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Christmas Puppy Shaker Cards

Hello there stamping friends. I am back with another Dare 2B Artzy project for you. It features the Christmas Puppy stamp set! I love it because it looks like my puppy, Toby!  So the first card I made, I colored to look like him. Which by the way, Toby turned 1 yesterday!!! (Copic used to color puppy: E53, E13, E11)

So cute, right! I love the little supporting images in this set that let you dress up your puppy for Christmas!  

I used the Snow Much Fun paper pack for the background of my shaker. And my shaker elements have been in my stash for about 100 years. They are clear micro beads. And they sounds amazing in a shaker by the way!  I added in a few iridescent heart confetti pieces too, which were also in my shaker drawer for an amount of time that equates with me not knowing where they came from. And Yes, I have a shaker drawer, with things I have collected to use to make shaker cards. That is how much I love to make shakers. 

For my second card I used the negative piece from around the circle I die cut out for the first card. 

I colored this puppy to look like one of Toby's friends, Archie. Both are Cockapoo's and in my opinion, adorable. I thought you might want see a picture of my coloring inspiration.  (Copic used: E19, E15, E13)

Now let's take a look at the video making of these cards. 

 

Below are the supplies I used to make these cards.

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Thank you so much for stopping by and letting me share this cute puppy stamp set with you! I'll be back again soon with more card creations! 

 

Lawn Fawn Fans Summer YouTube Hop

I am excited to be back with another YouTube hop with my friends at Lawn Fawn Fans!  In this hop we are all sharing summer themed creations that feature one of our favorite stamp companies, Lawn Fawn! 

This hop is being sponsored by the Not 2 Shabby shop.  Just by commenting on a video you will be entered to win at $25 shopping spree to the Not 2 Shabby shop. They carry Lawn Fawn products and much much more. If you have not visited the shop before you can find it here. 

As this is a YouTube hop, let's check out the video of my Lawn Fawn summer creation. 

Be sure to click over to watch this on YouTube so that you can leave a comment there to be entered to win the $25 shopping spree at Not 2 Shabby.  (This giveaway is open to US and International viewers)

Now let's take a look at my card. 

It is a slimline shaker card with a Unicorn Picnic at the beach. 

One of my favorite things about Lawn Fawn is how you can mix and match all of their stamps and dies to create with. The style of their images is all the same. For the most part the scale is the same. And that makes me so happy. I have so much fun pulling out all my stamp sets and finding images that will work for an idea I have. And a lot of times doing that sparks new ideas. I have listed and linked all the stamps and dies I used to make this card for you below. 

One thing I really missed when making this card was to use my anti-static powder bag all over the window sheets I used. The sand is sticking to it and had I done that almost no sand would be stuck there. So, learn from my mistake, use your anti-static powder bag generously when it comes to sand. That being said, you can still see the images and it looks like you are looking inside a snow globe, or in this case, as sand globe. 

I am so happy with the addition of the Narwhal to the scene. He wants to hang out, he has finally found his tribe!!! 

I have been wanting to make a beach themed card with this unicorns for a while now. I hoped to fit it in to my stamp set of the month series, but since I did not I wanted to make it for this summer hop.  The unicorn on the surf board was an idea I saw on another creators card, her name is Leontine. If you are reading this, thank you for the fun idea with the snowboard from the Yeti or Not stamp set! 

I did not forget about the inside of the card, I am doing so good at it now actually! 

With slimline cards you have plenty of space to continue the scene to the inside of the card and still have room for a personalize message. 

Now this is a YouTube hop, so you are going to want to hop along, all the links below are to videos. Try to stop by each and leave a comment for a chance to win the $25 shopping spree to the Not 2 Shabby shop. 

Ashley Young

Steph Williams

Gale Thompson

Cassie Trask

Jennifer Hartsgrove

Marla Harris

Carrie Rhoades - this is a link my video 

Lorene Caido

Lauren Taylor

Neha Tulsyan

Nancy Van Oosten

And here are all the supplies used to make this card. 

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Thank you so much for stopping by and hopping along with us!  

 

Unicorn Picnic Episode Four

I am kinda sad that this is the last episode in my July Stamp Set of the month series!  Playing with the Unicorn Picnic stamp set has been so much fun and I still have ideas!  Just be for-warned that you may see this stamp set again, and again! 

But Episode 4 is SO MUCH FUN! 

In this episode I will be making shaker cards, you don't have to see many of my creations before you realize that I LOVE SHAKER CARDS!  So I knew I needed to make one, or some,  with this beloved Unicorn Picnic stamp set. 

And my imagination was off.... I thought, what if I used the reveal wheel to make a rotating shaker!  And that is how card 1 was born.

In the first shaker there are raindrops. 

The second window has clouds. 

And what do clouds and raindrops make??? Rainbows. 

To see how to make a Reveal Wheel shaker card be sure to watch this episode, you'll find it below. 

Now let's check out the slimline shaker, made using left over pieces from Episode 3. 

This magical card features mystical and magical creatures. Each section of this card is a shaker  with it's own color of sequins. 

I colored each of the images to coordinate with the section of the card they would be on, for a hint of rainbow. 

Having these two cards with the sentiment, "you're magical" means that I can personalize this card for anything by stamping a second sentiment on the inside of the card. 

You can see both of these cards being made in this video: 

 

 

If you would like to win one of the cards I made in this video be sure to click over to YouTube and leave a comment there. I will do a random drawing of those who commented and announce the winner on next Tuesdays video. 

You can find all the things I used to make these cards listed and linked for you below. (Except the sequins for the slimline card which came from may stash and possibly from Walmart several years ago). 

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Affiliate links have been used, at no cost to you. Affiliate links are a collaboration between online shops and makers. When you shop these links the retailer gives a small percentage of the sale to the maker, at no cost to you. It is a great way of supporting your favorite businesses and the makers who inspire you. Thank you for shopping my links. Sharing my creations is my favorite thing to do and you have helped make it possible.

Thank you so much for stopping by and letting me share my love of unicorns with you. Be sure to tune back in next Tuesday for the reveal of the August stamp set of the month series. 

Car Critters Episode 4

WOW, I can not believe we are already on Episode 4 of my June Stamp Set of the Month series!  But don't be sad, there are 5 Tuesdays in June, so I will be back with more ideas with the Car Critters stamp set next week!  

Today's card is a smorgasbord of cards all rolled into one. It's a Slimline card, a lift the flap card, a shaker card and a gift card holder. 

The story behind this card is that it is the bear in the passenger seats birthday. They are going out for her birthday. When you lift the first flap, the flap on the left, you see the first stop. 

The first stop and the birthday day out is breakfast. And here you get your first look at the shaker. You will have to watch the video to see how I made these shaker elements. ITS SO EASY!

Next stop on the birthday day out is SHOPPING! 

There is no shaker behind this scene, because there is a pocket for the gift card under this flap. 

You can see in the last scene the birthday bear must have made a big purchase at the last store, I think it's a shoe box!  And after all the fun, they really should have a treat! 

On the inside of the card I added one of the Car Critters holding an ice cream cone and a shopping bag. Both of the these little images are from the Village Shops stamp set, perfect size for the car critters. 

You can watch this video for the making of the card right here: 

All the supplies I used to make today's card are linked for you below. 

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Be sure to join me next Tuesday for Episode 5!  

 

Slimline Shaker Card with Not 2 Shabby

Hello there my stamping friends. 

So, have you played with Digital stamps?  I am somewhat new to them and it is a like a new world has opened up for me!  I love that I can find an image that I might need for just one occasion and have it that instant to make a card or project. 

So, when Jamie asked me to be a part of her Digital Stamps design team for Not 2 Shabby, I was thrilled. Today's card features two Donut images found on the Not 2 Shabby shop, designed by Jamie herself. And this card and video is for a collaboration I am doing with another of the design team members, Marla Harris. For this collaboration Marla challenged us to use stencils on a slimline card, and I got to pick the digital stamps we use. 

So, you can check out what I made and then see what Marla did for this challenge. 

I used the stencil for the background of this slimline shaker card. It is the Rain of Hearts stencil from Penguin Palace.  In the video I show you how easy it is to use a 6" x 6" stencil on a slimline card.

These donut image are so fun to color. I use COPIC Markers to do my coloring. I printed my images on an HP Envy printer on to Neenah 80lb. card stock.  I did not have any issues with the kind bleeding on this image. If you would like to see how Jamie from Not 2 Shabby colored these images you should really watch her videos here and here.  I don't know why but making desert themed cards is one of my favorite kinds of cards to make. And most of the time they turn out to be shaker cards too. So, this one is no different. For my shaker elements I used some heart shaped sprinkles that I had on hand. 

I did not forget about the inside of the card. IF you are going to say Treat Yo'self on the outside of the card, you should really be a gift card on the inside. Or cash, cash is always good. The sentiment stamp is from Concord & 9th and is in the Cool Treats stamp set.  I also used the heart die from the Cool Treats set for the brown hearts on the outside of the card, they made for cute embellishments. Especially when I added a bit of Cocoa Blush Nuvo Jewel drops to them.  

The gift card holder I used is from Fun Stampers Journey, it's the Gift Slider Die set. I love that the gift card is behind a little bow!  And when put on the inside of a slimline card you still have half of the card to write your personalized message, win!  Also, I just found out that the Gift Slider Die is on sale as part of the Super Summer Sale  at Spellbinders! It's 40% off!  

Now let's watch the making of this card. 

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Be sure to check out what Marla Harris made for this challenge too, you can see her video right HERE. I have seen her card and you will want to see it for sure! 

Below I have listed and linked all the supplies I used to make today's card. Affiliate links have been used on most items. Affiliate links are a way your favorite craft stores can support those of use who have blogs and YouTube channels and share products we love with you.  Whenever you click the link of a maker that inspired you, at no cost to you, you are supporting that person as well as your favorite crafting retailers. So, thank you so much for clicking and shopping my links, it means I get to keep doing what I love and sharing it with you.  

Supplies: 

Shop for these Digital stamps and more at the Not 2 Shabby Shop

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Rain of Hearts Stencil from Penguin Palace

 

 

 

Thank you so much for stopping by and visiting me. I hope you will come back soon as I have more cute things to share with you! 

 

Peek-a-Boo Fair Episode 3

In Episode 3 I am making my favorite kind of card, shaker cards with the Avery Elle stamp set, Peek-a-Boo Fair. 

For the shaker elements in both of these cards I used Nuvo Rainbow Quartz Triangles. Like kinda look like unicorn horns! 

For card one, I brought in the Peek-a-Boo Pals stamp set to go with my Peek-a-Boo Fair set. My unicorn needed some friends to ride the Ferris wheel with him, that is where the sloth and panda came from. 

One thing I really love about both of these cards is the Cloud Mat background.  If you watch the video you can see how I used this die by Avery Elle three ways to make the cloud backgrounds in these cards. 

If you look close you can see the blue sky in the background, that look was created with a little ink smooshing and Distress Oxide ink. 

 

Card two features the Market Stand stamp set, another great set for all your Peek-a-Boo critters. 

I turned mine into a kissing booth. 

I love the rainbow clouds in the background. 

I was brave on this card and hand wrote in the sign with "UNICORN KISSES".  Not sure I love it, I wish my hand writing was better. But I am letting go of perfectionism!  

You can see the making of these cards in this video. 

 

 

Here is the supply list for these cards. Affiliate links have been used at no cost to you, thank you for your support! 

 

 

Thank you for spending part of your day with me today!  I'll be back again soon with more fun creations. 

YouTube Mystery Swap Collaboration

I am excited to bring you Mystery Swap Collaboration with my friend Jen Hartsgrove of Katahdin Krafts! This is our first one, so be sure to let us know if you like it and want us to do more. 

Here's how it works. We each sent each other a mystery envelope with paper goods in it, the starting of a project. Die cuts, paper, embellishments, for example. 

With this Mystery Swap we are both going to make cards with the things we sent each other and with the things we received!  So, that is a total of four projects in two YouTube videos.  

In the video you will see the unveiling of what Jen sent me. I will then make a card with those items. Then I will show you what I sent Jen and make a card with those same items. After you watch my video you then click over and watch Jen make her two cards with the same things. Sounds like fun to me!  

Since you are on my blog you get to see the finished cards and then watch the video. 

Here is the card I made using items that Jen sent to me. 

I items I used on this card that Jen sent me are the white Fram, the die cut cupcake pieces, the silver paper for the hearts and die the die cut "smile".  
I decided to take this frame and make a shaker card. If you look close you can see that it is two shakers in one. The center section has heart sprinkles in it and the outer rectangle has glitter in it. It's a party in a card!  

I had so much fun creating the watercolor background for this card. You can see the making of it in the video below. I used my Arteza watercolors and then splattered over the top of that with Silks.  I could just make backgrounds all day, love it! 

Now for the card I made used my Mystery items, the things I sent to Jen. 

I do think it is so funny that Jen and I both sent each other items that relate to food.  This die cut popsicle is one that I designed in my Silhouette Studio and die cut with the Silhouette Cameo.  I put that on top of a shaker card.  If one shaker card is good, a second one is even better!  I did make the background on this card as well, on my Gel Press and it is another of the things that I sent to Jen. 

My favorite thing that I sent to Jen are Rainbow Drops, the gems on this card. They are rhinestones that are semi translucent. Which means they pick up the color behind them. This excites me because I don't have to worry about them matching a certain color exactly. The red, for instance can look pink on a pink background, and red on a darker background. AND, there are over 700 gems in one container of Rainbow Drops. 

Now it is time to take a look at the making of these cards. Below is my video, and a link to Jen's channel so you can also check out her video and see what she made. I have not seen what she made yet, I will watch as you do when the video goes up. I love a surprise!!! 

 

Check out Jen's channel, Katahdin Krafts, and see her Mystery Swap video here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWCMMwsF3OzKUp-KjuaVCw

We would love to know if you would like to see more of these swap videos!  Leave a comment below and let me know, should we do more Mystery Swaps? 

Below I have a supply list of things I used to make these cards. Affiliate links have been used, but do not cost you anything when you click and shop them.  It does help to support my blog and YouTube channel, so thank you! My hope is that when you are inspired you will click and shop the links of the maker who inspired you. 

 

 

 

Thank you so much for spending some time with me today! 

Really High Five Shaker on a Shaker

Hello my stamping friends, welcome back. Today I am bringing you Episode 4 of my Really High Five Series. Today's episode is all about shakers!  I love a shaker card, if you have been a blog follower for a while now you already know this. 

For the first card I am doing something fun and different with a shaker card. I put a shaker on top of a shaker card!  Two shakers in one!  

The balloon that the bear is holding is a shaker element on top of this shaker card. It's not just me, that's cool, right??? 

You can watch the video below and see how I made both of the shakers on this card. 

I love this bear and how the illustration makes him look like he's really in motion. He can either be jumping in the air or trailing behind a balloon.  BUT, that is not all, if you put him in a different scene.... 

He and his foxy friend are doing the backstroke at a pool party! And don't forget about the cricket, he wants to join in the fun too!  This card is my entry for the Lawn Fawnatics challenge #73 - Birthday!  We have a lot of pool party birthdays in my family because we live across the street from our neighborhood pool. 

And this is also a shaker card, I think these sequins look like the water is splashing in the pool. 

I used some other Lawn Fawn stamps and dies to complete the scene. The trees are from the Hammock and Trees die set and the stamped images around the trees are from the On The Beach stamp set. Which also has a fox and a bear in it, so it pairs really well with the Really High Five stamp set. 

I'd love for you to watch the video and see how I made these cards. Let me know which one if your favorite. 

 

 

All the supplies I used to make these cards can be found in the supply list below. 

 

 

 

Affiliate links have been used, at no cost to you. Which means you get to support your favorite makes just by clicking on their links. Thank you so much for your kindness and support. I feel blessed that I get to share my creations with you! 

I hope you have a few new fun ideas for your Really High Five stamp and die set. I will be back again next Tuesday with a new episode with this stamp set. Yay for 5 episodes!!! 

Happy Stamping! 

 

 

 

Instagram Card Challenge

Today's card was inspired by a challenge I had with @madewithlovebyterri over on Instagram. If you do not follow me on Instagram and would like to you can find me under my user name, @carrierhoades.

On one of her posts, Terri asked, which do you like best; ink blended cards, shaker cards, stamping on card or coloring on cards. I replied, "why not all four?". She said she would take that challenge and so I had to as well. So today's card has ink blending, is a shaker card, has stamping and coloring. It was so much fun, and I used this opportunity to use a new stamp set from Dare2BArtzy, Christmoose. 

I have to say Thank you to Dare2BArtzy for the stamps and die sets I am using in today's cards and video. I won a recent contest they had and got to pick these stamps and die sets!  And I think they are so cute!

The four elements on this card from the challenge are:

1. Ink Blending - I used ink blending on the background of this card along with emboss resist.
2. Shaker Card - I used the Winter Kiss Clay Snowflakes for this shaker card.
3. Stamping - I stamped the moose image as my focal image as well as a sentiment and snowflakes to accent this card. I also stamped snowflakes on the background of this card as part of the emboss resist technique.
4. Coloring - As a novice copic colorist I enjoy every chance I get to practice my coloring skills. So, I used copics to color this image. I love how the vest turned out with the highlight in the center of each section. 

You can see this card being made in the video below. Make sure you do not miss any of my future videos by subscribing to my YouTube channel.

 

I love how this card turned out and plan on sending to my sister for Christmas this year as she has always loved moose.

All the supplies I used to make this card are listed and linked for you below.

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Thank you so much for stopping by! If you like to stamp with me be sure to check out this post on the Happy Stamping Box.

I am so glad there are 5 Tuesdays in October so that I could bring you another episode of my Die set of the Month series featuring Lawn Fawn's Build-a-House die set. I have more ideas that weeks, that is how much I love the Build-a-House die set!

For this episode I wanted to make a gingerbread house with the use of the Sweet Christmas stamp set by Lawn Fawn.

This gingerbread house is like the gingerbread people just bought their dream house!

The second project in this episode is the Build-a-Gingerbread House shaker ornament!  It's filled with Diamond Dust Glitter, it looks like sugar. You have to check out the video to see it in action!

I have been anxious to make a Christmas card with a pink sky and I love how it looks on this card!

This card has a good deal of shimmer with the use of glitter paper and the Wink of Stella pen to bring all the candy some yumminess!

You can see the the Diamond Dust glitter in the windows in this picture if you look closely. And I decorated the back too, but you have to check that out in the video, not sure why I did not take a picture of that.

The video is here, be sure to click over and watch it on YouTube because I will be giving away this card over there.

All the supplies I used are listed and linked for you below. Affiliate links have been used. That means that you help support my blog and YouTube channel when you click and shop these links, at not cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

 

Thank you for taking time out of your day to stop and check out my creations, it means a lot to me! I'd love to hear from you, feel free to leave a comment below.

Hey there stamping friends. I know I am a day late in getting this out to you but, the old computer had other plans, so here we are on Wednesday with Episode 2 of Fringe Frenzy!

Today I am bringing you two more ideas with the Concord & 9th kit, Fringe Frenzy. This kit has a stamp set, a die set and specialty paper for die cutting fringe.  Today I am also bring1ing in the Pinata Party stamp and die set. A coordinating bundle that is great fringed! 

See, how perfect is a fringed pinata!!! And the sentiment, it's what's on the inside that counts!!! I adore this!

I use the Warm and Cozy Altenew ink set to color my fringe for this ombre look on the pinata as well as the background of streamers.

Here are a few fringe tips I have for using this kit.

1. When fringing a piece that you want to then die cut there are a few key things you must do. First, the paper that you die cut the fringe from should be light weight, like the paper that comes in the Fringe Frenzy Kit. Second, when putting double stick tape on the back of your fringed pieces, the tape should be half way on the fringe and half way off the fringe. This will help your fringe to stay in place when you die cut your shape.  IF your fringe still falls all you can do card surgery to glue them back into place. You can see me do this in today's video. Third, the paper that you are adhering your fringe too should also be light weight. Your die will be cutting through two layers of paper and the double stick tape you used. I will sometimes use a light weight card stock for my second layer. You can always back your die cut fringed piece with another die cut from heavy card stock to make it more sturdy if you want. 
2. When custom coloring your fringe a make up style brush works great on the light weight paper. You can color the paper before or after it has been fringed. So when you have scraps of white fringe ink them up with the color of your choice.
3. Fringe makes great little accents too. In last week's video I used a scrap of fringe to go inside a gift bag. This week I used a scrap to make a tassel. Watch the video to see how easy this is.

I used a couple of the other images from the Pinata Party stamp set for the inside of the card.  And before I put it in the envelope I added a surprise.

This is the Slice Fetti from FSJ. I wanted all this to fall out as the card is opened, just like goodies spill out of a pinata.

For each episode using Fringe Frenzy I am making something to go with the card. This week it is a shaker gift tag.

The journey of this tag!  It had some issues, like surgery, markers to the rescue and brightening with silk.  You'll have to watch the video below to see all these turns that this tag took before it got here. I toyed with leaving the fringe flat like this, but decided to ruffle it up in the end.

Ruffling up the fringe give it more of a true pinata look. And check out those cute tassels accenting the top of the tag. They are so easy to make from the die cut fringe!  You really just roll them up, I will show you how in the video below.

The tag itself is from the Special Day Tag die set by FSJ. It's a die set I use repeatedly.

Now you should check out this video and see how I made this card and tag. Be sure to click over to YouTube and leave a comment on this video there. I am raffling off a Mystery Bundle of cards, all you have do to enter is leave a comment. The winner will be announced next week on Episode 3!  And if you like the video will you let me know by giving it a thumbs up.

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If you want to see the Sew Pretty Bundle in action that I mentioned in the video you can check that out HERE.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. Getting to share my creations with you and leave you with some good tips is one of my favorite things. If you are interested in the products I used I have listed and linked them for you below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello my stamping friends. It's time for my last guest design project for Concord & 9th!  I have so enjoyed showcasing some of my favorite products and working with C9 for the last four weeks! 

This week's projects feature the Tropical Vibes Turnabout stamp set and coordinating die set.

My favorite kind of stamp is a background stamp, so turnabout background stamps make me so giddy!  If you are not familiar with Turnabout stamping, it is a background stamp that you can ink up with 4 different colors and stamp a multi-colored background. All this is possible because of the stamp design, a stamp positioning tool and the turning of your paper.

Today I will show you three different ways to turnabout stamp.

First is to use 4 different colors, as I just mentioned. And this is probably my most favorite, I love picking color combinations and watching them come to life as I turn and stamp each new color.

Let's take a look a my first card with this look using the Tropical Vibes Turnabout stamp.

The four colors I used are from Altenew; Hazelnut, Maple Yellow, Rouge, Forest Glades. I love that the Hazelnut ink looks gold when paired with these colors.

The good vibes die cut sentiment and die cut flowers are both from the Tropical Vibes die set.  I did some ink blending on whip cream card stock to die cut the flowers from, using the same ink's from the background; Rouge and Maple Yellow. After die cutting them I used a darker color of ink on the edges. In this case I used Altenew's Velvet and Honey Drizzle inks.

For the second card, I stamped the turnabout with 3 colors of ink and then on the 4th stamping, I embossed the images with silver.

The three colors I used are Everglade, Blush and Citrus Burst by Altenew. And I turned this card into a shaker, cause they are my favorite!

The silver shavings are so cool. It's actual silver glass shavings!  The background of the shaker is ink blended with Citrus Burst ink. After ink blending I then stamped over it with flowers from the Toucan Paradise stamp set in the same color of ink. It's subtle, but I love the yellow glow behind the sentiment.  And don't you LOVE the die cut tropical leaves, also in the Tropical Vibes die set.

For card 3, I did a tonal background, using a gradient of colors; Altenew's Rock Collection: Limestone, Silver Stone, Industrial Diamond, and Pure Graphite.

And I brought in the Toucan from the Toucan Paradise stamp set.

I love this card with the subtle background and bright pops of color over it.

I did some more ink blending on this card for the word vibes. I wanted an ombre look for this die cut. I used Coral Berry ink only to get this look.

You can see the making of all of these cards in the video below. If you have yet to do so I'd love for you to click over to my YouTube channel and subscribe. I have new videos every Monday and Friday! And if you like the video let me now by giving it a thumbs up.

So, which card is your favorite? I'd love to hear from you, feel free to leave me a comment below. And I am here to answer any of your questions!

All the supplies I used to make these cards is listed and linked for you below.

 

 

Did you know that when you click on a bloggers links you are helping to support that blog, at no cost to you?  So, if you are inspired on a certain blog or YouTube channel it makes a difference to a hard working person when you shop their links. At least I know it does for me. So, let me say, thank you! 

Hey there! Today is Part 4 of the the July Stamp set of the month series (despite what my video says, I might have got a head of myself). The July stamp and die set of the month is by Honey Bee Stamps, it is the Good Mix stamp and die set. I love all the fun images in this set and that is has a great coordinating die set that cuts all the things out for me. If you missed any of the other posts with this set you can find them here:

Part 1 - Good Mix Tape cards and coloring with Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers

Part 2 - Rock Star Shaker Cards

Part 3 - Quick Good Mix Cards with PanPastels

For today's card I am creating a surprise on the inside of the card. If you have followed me for very long you already know that I LOVE shaker cards. So for this card I shook things up and put the shaker on the inside of the card for a fun surprise when you open it up!

First, let's take a look at the outside of the card.

I used Distress Oxide ink pads to ink blend a rainbow over a stamped and embossed background for the card cover. So, the images from the Good Mix stamp set do not have to be the focal image of the card.

The sentiment is from the Rockstar Sentiments stamp and die set.

To dress this card up I used one of my favorite things, Rainbow Drops!

Now let's check out what this card looks like when you open it.

It's a record player shaker, on the inside of the card. How fun! To make this record player I used the Record Player Card Base die set by Honey Bee Stamps.

The record die has got to be one of my favorite things!  I love that it presses the lines into the record as well as die cuts. And the set has all the other fun elements to make a complete record player. I could not have had more fun making this. And I LOVE that the base of this record player is clear and has RockStar confetti and Confetti Sparkle too. I'd love to get this card and have this fun surprise when I opened the card.

Since the spot where you normally write you message is taken up by this shaker, you can write on the upper inside flap, which is where I stamped "Hope your Birthday is a HIT" from the For The Record stamp set.

You can watch the making of this card from start to finish in this video. Be sure to click over to YouTube and leave a comment there. Everyone who comments will be entered to WIN this card. The winner will be announced on next Monday's video.

Be sure to tune in next Monday for Part 5 of my stamp set of the month series, the real Part 5. hehehe.

Below I have listed and linked all the products I have used. Clicking on these links helps to keep this blog and YouTube channel going at no additional cost to you. Thank you!

 

Thank you for spending some time with me.

Welcome to part 3 of the May Stamp Set of the month series featuring the Floral Print Silhouette stamp and die set by Concord & 9th.

If you missed my previous creations you can view Part 1 here and Part 2 here.

I love stamping the three images to create a multi-colored image and Concord & 9th makes it so easy to line them up. Look at these beautiful floral circles.

For today's cards I focused on using the bear die in the coordinating die set. For both cards the bear was die cut from corrugated card stock. I love the texture this gives the bear.

The first card mixes gingham, floral, corrugated stock and sequins. I love mixing textures and patterns for added interest to a card.

And the second card is another of my faves, a shaker card!

You can check out the making of these cards on the video below. Be sure to click over to my YouTube channel and like and comment on this video for a chance to win the shaker card!  Winner will be announced on next week's video.

All the supplies I used to make today's cards are linked for you below.

 

Hello Stamping Friends! I have so much fun for you today!  I am starting off with some backgrounds made with Distress Oxide inks on the Gel Press. I have to say, this is one of the fastest, easiest and cleanest way to make backgrounds on a Gel Press. Then I am going to take those prints and make some tags and a shaker card using the Honey Bee Seashell Die.

Let's start with the video showing how to make the background and projects using the backgrounds with the Honey Bee Seashell Die set.

 

The sand I used inside of this shaker is sand I found at the Target Dollar Spot. It was part of a selections of products intended for making fairy houses. When I saw it I thought of my Seashell Card die set by Honey Bee and knew I needed to make a shaker card. Then I saw this sand again in a bigger container at Micheals, also for creating fairy structures. So, if you too are wanting to make a shaker card with sand in it, I feel you can easily find this sand either at Target or a craft store. It is not messy as far as sand goes, all the granules are about the same size, perfect for a shaker card really.

Now let's have a chat about coloring. It recently occurred to me that not everyone wants to sit and colors images in for hours.  Sometimes you want to color an image in quickly. Or maybe coloring is not your favorite thing. Maybe you don't have a knack for it. After a recent request by a couple customers at my last stamping class for "quick" coloring I decided to look into this further and come up with a solution.

My solution is watercolor pencils and a blending pen. You can color in an image fairly messy with a watercolor pencil and blend it out with either water or a blending pen. I opted for a blending pen because you need to have a little more practice and control with water. So, for the mermaid in this card I used the Arteza Expert Watercolor Pencils, a set of 72. I want to provide my customers with a good pencil at a good price and that is Arteza's specialty. I used two pencils per area and blended them out with a Tombow Bending Pen (N00).

You can see this coloring in action in the video. Maybe this is a good option for you too. Coloring mediums can be very pricey and if you are not "in to it" then a quality but affordable option could be the right fit for you. You can compare the coloring on this mermaid to the one below, which was colored with Copic Markers. It is definitely a different look but you can get good results using and "easier" coloring method such as the Watercolor Pencils and a blending pen.

This card is one made at my recent card class and one of the projects in my February Happy Stamping Box. I am sharing it here so you can see how the Seashell Card die set does make a Seashell shaped card, about 4-1/2" x 4" in size. The background on this card is also made with the same Distress Oxide ink pads, but used to watercolor with, it is not a Gel Press background like the shaker card is.

Now let me show you the insides of these cards, featuring stamps from Impression Obsession.

Of course the Seashell shaped card needed this sentiment, "the world is your Oyster"!  Perfect, right. And the pearl that is next to the sentiment is die cut from another of the dies from the Seashell card die set.  I used glitter paper for this pearl.

Aren't these great saying for Sea/Mermaid themed cards! They are sold as single stamps and so are a great price! 

I have linked all the supplies for the projects created here for you below. Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed the making of these cards as much as I did.

Not many people know this about me but I love all things vintage Coca-Cola!  I have a little collection of things, that began when I was in high school.  Once upon a time I had these things displayed in my kitchen.  The funny thing is I don't really drink soda at all. But I love the colors, the lettering, and advertising of vintage Coca-Cola.  It just makes me smile.  So, today's card was a joy to make for me. It incorporates so many of my favorite things. Coca-Cola, shaker card and my love of lip balm creations. 

I am in LOVE with the entire lip balm line of products from My Favorite Things!  This is my third creation since getting the Lip Balm Window and Frame Die-namics set set and Lip Balm Shaker Frames.  If you missed them be sure to check out my Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Fruit Loops cards. 

For my glass of soda I created a blended background with Tea Stain and Ground Espresso Distress Oxide inks. The glass, straw and label on the cup are all from the Coffee First die set by FSJ. It's a versatile die set that is not just for coffee creations. And the shaker elements inside my glass are the Clear Bubbles Sequins by Honey Bee Stamps.  It's so fun combining the products I have into one perfect creation. 

One of my favorite parts of this card is how amazing the background stamp suits the front of this card. I used the Graduated Dots background stamp by FSJ to add some interest to the font of the card and it is like this stamp was  made for Coca-Cola creations!

You can catch the making of this card on my latest YouTube video below. 

 

Thank you for taking time to stop and visit my blog. I hope you're leaving inspired to create. 

Below I have linked all the products used to make today's card. Affiliate links have been used at no cost to you, thank you for shopping using my links. 

Today I am sharing a cool die set from Honey Bee, Snowglobe and Ornament Shaker Tag die set. 

When I saw this die set I knew I had to have it and that I would make some shaker cards with it. 

You can see this die set makes a snow globe or an ornament.  I love when a die set is versatile like that. 

This deer card uses the dies to make a snow globe. 

The deer is from the It's Cold Outside stamp set by FSJ.  This snowglobe sits on top of the card. I made the snow globe shaker and then glued it to my card. But you can also create an "inlaid" shaker. Here's a look at an Inlaid Snowglobe Shaker card. 

For this card I die cut the snowglobe/ornament shape out of the card front. 

I love this sweet little squirrel! 

Now let's look at this die set used as an ornament. 

So much cute!!!  I used my Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers for all of the coloring on these cards. And I love how the shaker elements have a bit of transparency, so you can see through them like actual ice. 

This ornament sits on top of the card, but I also made a card with the ornament inlaid! 

Isn't he so cute in his little ornament! All the cards in today's post are 4" x 4". So I made custom envelopes for them using the Score Board by FSJ. It comes with an attachment for making envelops and boxes. 

If you'd like to see how I made these ornaments you will find my facebook live demonstration below. 

 

Yes, I was a little crazy in the stamp studio during the making of that video!  But still made some crazy cute cards! 

 Below you will find all the things I used to make these cards. Affiliate links are used at no cost to you, thank you for your support! 

 

 

   

 

 

 

If you have any questions about todays cards or the products used please let me know. And remember if you purchase the It's Cold Outside stamp set in November you can get a FREE card kit from me to make your first card with your new set on me! Just email me your order number and address once you make your purchase. Kits are mailed out at the end of the month. 

Today is my last share with the October Stamp Set of the Month. Happy Harvest is my pick for October, as one of my faves because it is so versatile and CUTE!  Remember when you order this stamp set through my online store during October then I will send you an exclusive card kit in the mail!  It's my way of saying THANK YOU and then you get to make your first card with your new stamp set on me! 

I knew before the month was over I had to make a shaker card with this set. 

I love the look of falling leaves that the stamped and cut out leaves give inside this shaker card. 

The background on this card was stamped using the Color Me Fall background stamp by FSJ. It is the perfect background stamp to pair with the Happy Harvest Stamp set. 

I colored in my Scarecrow using colored pencils. I like the Journey Color Burst Pencils. I used Pencils; 13,16, 25, 38, 41, and 48. You don't have to be a professional colorist to get a good look with colored pencils.  Here is my tip to coloring with colored pencils that anyone can do; first outline the edge with a heavy line, then color in towards the center with a lighter hand.  It's as easy as that. 

You can watch the making of this card in the video below. 

 

Be sure to follow me on Facebook, so you can catch all my video's LIVE. 

You can find the Happy Harvest and Color me Fall stamp sets linked below, click on an image to shop for it. 

Thank you for stopping by and letting me share another Happy Harvest creation with you. If you missed the other projects I have created with this set I am linked them below for you. 

Happy Harvest Door Knob Hanger

Halloween Scarecrow Card

Gel Press Scarecrow Card

Happy Harvest Thanksgiving Decor

Happy Harvest Door Hanger

Happy Harvest Sunset Card

Please let me know if you have any questions about todays project or any of the others linked above. 

Today I am having a Christmas Card class in the studio and we are making some fun retro inspired cards. I thought I'd share one of them with you today. 

For this shaker card I die cut the three snowflakes using my Silhouette Cameo electronic die cutting machine. 

I then stamped the Flannel Life image over the top of this in Cool Pool ink. I wanted the snowflakes to stand out a little bit more, so I sponge around them with the same ink.  When I did this I put the paper on my envelope, so now it has snowflakes sponged on it. 

The elements in my shaker card are called Holiday Elements from FSJ. They have a very retro Christmas feel. 

My favorite part of this card is the deer. I stamp the deer image from the Merry Everything stamp set on the back of a piece of corrugated stock. Then I cut it out and flipped it over. Now I just have the silhouette of a deer.  I sponged the edges with Oatmeal Cookie ink to give it some depth. 

Isn't his bow precious!  That is from the Charming Cottage Box Die set by Becca Feeken. I am seriously in love with this die set, look at all the fun things included. 

Stay tuned for cute things with this die set! I'll be using it lots more! 

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you will stamp with me soon, my November virtual class will be open for enrollment next week! 

Here's a fun way to gift a Halloween Treat. I wanted to give a NON sugar treat to my class of kids at our Co-Op that I teach at and a Halloween shaker tag makes this candy free gift so darn cute! 

I used some Halloween Confetti in my shaker. You can find all different kinds online or where halloween crafty things are sold.  Another way I like to use confetti is to put in inside a card, so when someone opens the card..... a fun surprise!  You will need some thin foam strips to put these tags together, I used this. 

I had a lot of fun playing with different color combinations for these tags.  The tablets and pencils I found at the Target Dollar spot, but also saw them at the Dollar Tree and Walmart. They seemed to be a common item this season. 

Or, you can use Halloween Sprinkles!! 

If you'd like to see how I made these shaker tags and how the pencil is attached to the tablet there is a video for you below.  

Which one is your favorite???

For your convenience I have listed all the supplies used to make these tags for you below. 

 

 

And here's a great pack of Halloween confetti if you want to make some shakers. 

 

And this is the amazing hole punch I used, that punches through almost anything, even a penny! 

If you have any questions about these projects feel free to ask. I love sharing my creations with you! 

Build-a-House Episode 5

I am so glad there are 5 Tuesdays in October so that I could bring you another episode of my Die set of the Month series featuring Lawn Fawn's Build-a-House die set. I have more ideas that weeks, that is how much I love the Build-a-House die set!

For this episode I wanted to make a gingerbread house with the use of the Sweet Christmas stamp set by Lawn Fawn.

This gingerbread house is like the gingerbread people just bought their dream house!

The second project in this episode is the Build-a-Gingerbread House shaker ornament!  It's filled with Diamond Dust Glitter, it looks like sugar. You have to check out the video to see it in action!

I have been anxious to make a Christmas card with a pink sky and I love how it looks on this card!

This card has a good deal of shimmer with the use of glitter paper and the Wink of Stella pen to bring all the candy some yumminess!

You can see the the Diamond Dust glitter in the windows in this picture if you look closely. And I decorated the back too, but you have to check that out in the video, not sure why I did not take a picture of that.

The video is here, be sure to click over and watch it on YouTube because I will be giving away this card over there.

All the supplies I used are listed and linked for you below. Affiliate links have been used. That means that you help support my blog and YouTube channel when you click and shop these links, at not cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

 

Thank you for taking time out of your day to stop and check out my creations, it means a lot to me! I'd love to hear from you, feel free to leave a comment below.

Fringe Frenzy - Episode 2

Hey there stamping friends. I know I am a day late in getting this out to you but, the old computer had other plans, so here we are on Wednesday with Episode 2 of Fringe Frenzy!

Today I am bringing you two more ideas with the Concord & 9th kit, Fringe Frenzy. This kit has a stamp set, a die set and specialty paper for die cutting fringe.  Today I am also bring1ing in the Pinata Party stamp and die set. A coordinating bundle that is great fringed! 

See, how perfect is a fringed pinata!!! And the sentiment, it's what's on the inside that counts!!! I adore this!

I use the Warm and Cozy Altenew ink set to color my fringe for this ombre look on the pinata as well as the background of streamers.

Here are a few fringe tips I have for using this kit.

1. When fringing a piece that you want to then die cut there are a few key things you must do. First, the paper that you die cut the fringe from should be light weight, like the paper that comes in the Fringe Frenzy Kit. Second, when putting double stick tape on the back of your fringed pieces, the tape should be half way on the fringe and half way off the fringe. This will help your fringe to stay in place when you die cut your shape.  IF your fringe still falls all you can do card surgery to glue them back into place. You can see me do this in today's video. Third, the paper that you are adhering your fringe too should also be light weight. Your die will be cutting through two layers of paper and the double stick tape you used. I will sometimes use a light weight card stock for my second layer. You can always back your die cut fringed piece with another die cut from heavy card stock to make it more sturdy if you want. 
2. When custom coloring your fringe a make up style brush works great on the light weight paper. You can color the paper before or after it has been fringed. So when you have scraps of white fringe ink them up with the color of your choice.
3. Fringe makes great little accents too. In last week's video I used a scrap of fringe to go inside a gift bag. This week I used a scrap to make a tassel. Watch the video to see how easy this is.

I used a couple of the other images from the Pinata Party stamp set for the inside of the card.  And before I put it in the envelope I added a surprise.

This is the Slice Fetti from FSJ. I wanted all this to fall out as the card is opened, just like goodies spill out of a pinata.

For each episode using Fringe Frenzy I am making something to go with the card. This week it is a shaker gift tag.

The journey of this tag!  It had some issues, like surgery, markers to the rescue and brightening with silk.  You'll have to watch the video below to see all these turns that this tag took before it got here. I toyed with leaving the fringe flat like this, but decided to ruffle it up in the end.

Ruffling up the fringe give it more of a true pinata look. And check out those cute tassels accenting the top of the tag. They are so easy to make from the die cut fringe!  You really just roll them up, I will show you how in the video below.

The tag itself is from the Special Day Tag die set by FSJ. It's a die set I use repeatedly.

Now you should check out this video and see how I made this card and tag. Be sure to click over to YouTube and leave a comment on this video there. I am raffling off a Mystery Bundle of cards, all you have do to enter is leave a comment. The winner will be announced next week on Episode 3!  And if you like the video will you let me know by giving it a thumbs up.

If you have not done so already be sure to subscribe to my channel. I release about 2, sometimes 3, videos a week. If you want YouTube to tell you when my new videos are out click the bell next to the subscribe button.

If you want to see the Sew Pretty Bundle in action that I mentioned in the video you can check that out HERE.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. Getting to share my creations with you and leave you with some good tips is one of my favorite things. If you are interested in the products I used I have listed and linked them for you below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turnabout Stamping 3 ways with Tropical Vibes

Hello my stamping friends. It's time for my last guest design project for Concord & 9th!  I have so enjoyed showcasing some of my favorite products and working with C9 for the last four weeks! 

This week's projects feature the Tropical Vibes Turnabout stamp set and coordinating die set.

My favorite kind of stamp is a background stamp, so turnabout background stamps make me so giddy!  If you are not familiar with Turnabout stamping, it is a background stamp that you can ink up with 4 different colors and stamp a multi-colored background. All this is possible because of the stamp design, a stamp positioning tool and the turning of your paper.

Today I will show you three different ways to turnabout stamp.

First is to use 4 different colors, as I just mentioned. And this is probably my most favorite, I love picking color combinations and watching them come to life as I turn and stamp each new color.

Let's take a look a my first card with this look using the Tropical Vibes Turnabout stamp.

The four colors I used are from Altenew; Hazelnut, Maple Yellow, Rouge, Forest Glades. I love that the Hazelnut ink looks gold when paired with these colors.

The good vibes die cut sentiment and die cut flowers are both from the Tropical Vibes die set.  I did some ink blending on whip cream card stock to die cut the flowers from, using the same ink's from the background; Rouge and Maple Yellow. After die cutting them I used a darker color of ink on the edges. In this case I used Altenew's Velvet and Honey Drizzle inks.

For the second card, I stamped the turnabout with 3 colors of ink and then on the 4th stamping, I embossed the images with silver.

The three colors I used are Everglade, Blush and Citrus Burst by Altenew. And I turned this card into a shaker, cause they are my favorite!

The silver shavings are so cool. It's actual silver glass shavings!  The background of the shaker is ink blended with Citrus Burst ink. After ink blending I then stamped over it with flowers from the Toucan Paradise stamp set in the same color of ink. It's subtle, but I love the yellow glow behind the sentiment.  And don't you LOVE the die cut tropical leaves, also in the Tropical Vibes die set.

For card 3, I did a tonal background, using a gradient of colors; Altenew's Rock Collection: Limestone, Silver Stone, Industrial Diamond, and Pure Graphite.

And I brought in the Toucan from the Toucan Paradise stamp set.

I love this card with the subtle background and bright pops of color over it.

I did some more ink blending on this card for the word vibes. I wanted an ombre look for this die cut. I used Coral Berry ink only to get this look.

You can see the making of all of these cards in the video below. If you have yet to do so I'd love for you to click over to my YouTube channel and subscribe. I have new videos every Monday and Friday! And if you like the video let me now by giving it a thumbs up.

So, which card is your favorite? I'd love to hear from you, feel free to leave me a comment below. And I am here to answer any of your questions!

All the supplies I used to make these cards is listed and linked for you below.

 

 

Did you know that when you click on a bloggers links you are helping to support that blog, at no cost to you?  So, if you are inspired on a certain blog or YouTube channel it makes a difference to a hard working person when you shop their links. At least I know it does for me. So, let me say, thank you! 

Inside Shaker Surprise with Honey Bee Stamps

Hey there! Today is Part 4 of the the July Stamp set of the month series (despite what my video says, I might have got a head of myself). The July stamp and die set of the month is by Honey Bee Stamps, it is the Good Mix stamp and die set. I love all the fun images in this set and that is has a great coordinating die set that cuts all the things out for me. If you missed any of the other posts with this set you can find them here:

Part 1 - Good Mix Tape cards and coloring with Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers

Part 2 - Rock Star Shaker Cards

Part 3 - Quick Good Mix Cards with PanPastels

For today's card I am creating a surprise on the inside of the card. If you have followed me for very long you already know that I LOVE shaker cards. So for this card I shook things up and put the shaker on the inside of the card for a fun surprise when you open it up!

First, let's take a look at the outside of the card.

I used Distress Oxide ink pads to ink blend a rainbow over a stamped and embossed background for the card cover. So, the images from the Good Mix stamp set do not have to be the focal image of the card.

The sentiment is from the Rockstar Sentiments stamp and die set.

To dress this card up I used one of my favorite things, Rainbow Drops!

Now let's check out what this card looks like when you open it.

It's a record player shaker, on the inside of the card. How fun! To make this record player I used the Record Player Card Base die set by Honey Bee Stamps.

The record die has got to be one of my favorite things!  I love that it presses the lines into the record as well as die cuts. And the set has all the other fun elements to make a complete record player. I could not have had more fun making this. And I LOVE that the base of this record player is clear and has RockStar confetti and Confetti Sparkle too. I'd love to get this card and have this fun surprise when I opened the card.

Since the spot where you normally write you message is taken up by this shaker, you can write on the upper inside flap, which is where I stamped "Hope your Birthday is a HIT" from the For The Record stamp set.

You can watch the making of this card from start to finish in this video. Be sure to click over to YouTube and leave a comment there. Everyone who comments will be entered to WIN this card. The winner will be announced on next Monday's video.

Be sure to tune in next Monday for Part 5 of my stamp set of the month series, the real Part 5. hehehe.

Below I have listed and linked all the products I have used. Clicking on these links helps to keep this blog and YouTube channel going at no additional cost to you. Thank you!

 

Thank you for spending some time with me.

Floral Print Bear Cards

Welcome to part 3 of the May Stamp Set of the month series featuring the Floral Print Silhouette stamp and die set by Concord & 9th.

If you missed my previous creations you can view Part 1 here and Part 2 here.

I love stamping the three images to create a multi-colored image and Concord & 9th makes it so easy to line them up. Look at these beautiful floral circles.

For today's cards I focused on using the bear die in the coordinating die set. For both cards the bear was die cut from corrugated card stock. I love the texture this gives the bear.

The first card mixes gingham, floral, corrugated stock and sequins. I love mixing textures and patterns for added interest to a card.

And the second card is another of my faves, a shaker card!

You can check out the making of these cards on the video below. Be sure to click over to my YouTube channel and like and comment on this video for a chance to win the shaker card!  Winner will be announced on next week's video.

All the supplies I used to make today's cards are linked for you below.

 

Honey Bee Seashell Card Die I Distress Oxide on the Gel Press

Hello Stamping Friends! I have so much fun for you today!  I am starting off with some backgrounds made with Distress Oxide inks on the Gel Press. I have to say, this is one of the fastest, easiest and cleanest way to make backgrounds on a Gel Press. Then I am going to take those prints and make some tags and a shaker card using the Honey Bee Seashell Die.

Let's start with the video showing how to make the background and projects using the backgrounds with the Honey Bee Seashell Die set.

 

The sand I used inside of this shaker is sand I found at the Target Dollar Spot. It was part of a selections of products intended for making fairy houses. When I saw it I thought of my Seashell Card die set by Honey Bee and knew I needed to make a shaker card. Then I saw this sand again in a bigger container at Micheals, also for creating fairy structures. So, if you too are wanting to make a shaker card with sand in it, I feel you can easily find this sand either at Target or a craft store. It is not messy as far as sand goes, all the granules are about the same size, perfect for a shaker card really.

Now let's have a chat about coloring. It recently occurred to me that not everyone wants to sit and colors images in for hours.  Sometimes you want to color an image in quickly. Or maybe coloring is not your favorite thing. Maybe you don't have a knack for it. After a recent request by a couple customers at my last stamping class for "quick" coloring I decided to look into this further and come up with a solution.

My solution is watercolor pencils and a blending pen. You can color in an image fairly messy with a watercolor pencil and blend it out with either water or a blending pen. I opted for a blending pen because you need to have a little more practice and control with water. So, for the mermaid in this card I used the Arteza Expert Watercolor Pencils, a set of 72. I want to provide my customers with a good pencil at a good price and that is Arteza's specialty. I used two pencils per area and blended them out with a Tombow Bending Pen (N00).

You can see this coloring in action in the video. Maybe this is a good option for you too. Coloring mediums can be very pricey and if you are not "in to it" then a quality but affordable option could be the right fit for you. You can compare the coloring on this mermaid to the one below, which was colored with Copic Markers. It is definitely a different look but you can get good results using and "easier" coloring method such as the Watercolor Pencils and a blending pen.

This card is one made at my recent card class and one of the projects in my February Happy Stamping Box. I am sharing it here so you can see how the Seashell Card die set does make a Seashell shaped card, about 4-1/2" x 4" in size. The background on this card is also made with the same Distress Oxide ink pads, but used to watercolor with, it is not a Gel Press background like the shaker card is.

Now let me show you the insides of these cards, featuring stamps from Impression Obsession.

Of course the Seashell shaped card needed this sentiment, "the world is your Oyster"!  Perfect, right. And the pearl that is next to the sentiment is die cut from another of the dies from the Seashell card die set.  I used glitter paper for this pearl.

Aren't these great saying for Sea/Mermaid themed cards! They are sold as single stamps and so are a great price! 

I have linked all the supplies for the projects created here for you below. Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed the making of these cards as much as I did.

Cola Card and Lip Balm Holder

Not many people know this about me but I love all things vintage Coca-Cola!  I have a little collection of things, that began when I was in high school.  Once upon a time I had these things displayed in my kitchen.  The funny thing is I don't really drink soda at all. But I love the colors, the lettering, and advertising of vintage Coca-Cola.  It just makes me smile.  So, today's card was a joy to make for me. It incorporates so many of my favorite things. Coca-Cola, shaker card and my love of lip balm creations. 

I am in LOVE with the entire lip balm line of products from My Favorite Things!  This is my third creation since getting the Lip Balm Window and Frame Die-namics set set and Lip Balm Shaker Frames.  If you missed them be sure to check out my Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Fruit Loops cards. 

For my glass of soda I created a blended background with Tea Stain and Ground Espresso Distress Oxide inks. The glass, straw and label on the cup are all from the Coffee First die set by FSJ. It's a versatile die set that is not just for coffee creations. And the shaker elements inside my glass are the Clear Bubbles Sequins by Honey Bee Stamps.  It's so fun combining the products I have into one perfect creation. 

One of my favorite parts of this card is how amazing the background stamp suits the front of this card. I used the Graduated Dots background stamp by FSJ to add some interest to the font of the card and it is like this stamp was  made for Coca-Cola creations!

You can catch the making of this card on my latest YouTube video below. 

 

Thank you for taking time to stop and visit my blog. I hope you're leaving inspired to create. 

Below I have linked all the products used to make today's card. Affiliate links have been used at no cost to you, thank you for shopping using my links. 

Snowglobe and Ornament Shaker Cards

Today I am sharing a cool die set from Honey Bee, Snowglobe and Ornament Shaker Tag die set. 

When I saw this die set I knew I had to have it and that I would make some shaker cards with it. 

You can see this die set makes a snow globe or an ornament.  I love when a die set is versatile like that. 

This deer card uses the dies to make a snow globe. 

The deer is from the It's Cold Outside stamp set by FSJ.  This snowglobe sits on top of the card. I made the snow globe shaker and then glued it to my card. But you can also create an "inlaid" shaker. Here's a look at an Inlaid Snowglobe Shaker card. 

For this card I die cut the snowglobe/ornament shape out of the card front. 

I love this sweet little squirrel! 

Now let's look at this die set used as an ornament. 

So much cute!!!  I used my Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers for all of the coloring on these cards. And I love how the shaker elements have a bit of transparency, so you can see through them like actual ice. 

This ornament sits on top of the card, but I also made a card with the ornament inlaid! 

Isn't he so cute in his little ornament! All the cards in today's post are 4" x 4". So I made custom envelopes for them using the Score Board by FSJ. It comes with an attachment for making envelops and boxes. 

If you'd like to see how I made these ornaments you will find my facebook live demonstration below. 

 

Yes, I was a little crazy in the stamp studio during the making of that video!  But still made some crazy cute cards! 

 Below you will find all the things I used to make these cards. Affiliate links are used at no cost to you, thank you for your support! 

 

 

   

 

 

 

If you have any questions about todays cards or the products used please let me know. And remember if you purchase the It's Cold Outside stamp set in November you can get a FREE card kit from me to make your first card with your new set on me! Just email me your order number and address once you make your purchase. Kits are mailed out at the end of the month. 

Happy Harvest Shaker Card

Today is my last share with the October Stamp Set of the Month. Happy Harvest is my pick for October, as one of my faves because it is so versatile and CUTE!  Remember when you order this stamp set through my online store during October then I will send you an exclusive card kit in the mail!  It's my way of saying THANK YOU and then you get to make your first card with your new stamp set on me! 

I knew before the month was over I had to make a shaker card with this set. 

I love the look of falling leaves that the stamped and cut out leaves give inside this shaker card. 

The background on this card was stamped using the Color Me Fall background stamp by FSJ. It is the perfect background stamp to pair with the Happy Harvest Stamp set. 

I colored in my Scarecrow using colored pencils. I like the Journey Color Burst Pencils. I used Pencils; 13,16, 25, 38, 41, and 48. You don't have to be a professional colorist to get a good look with colored pencils.  Here is my tip to coloring with colored pencils that anyone can do; first outline the edge with a heavy line, then color in towards the center with a lighter hand.  It's as easy as that. 

You can watch the making of this card in the video below. 

 

Be sure to follow me on Facebook, so you can catch all my video's LIVE. 

You can find the Happy Harvest and Color me Fall stamp sets linked below, click on an image to shop for it. 

Thank you for stopping by and letting me share another Happy Harvest creation with you. If you missed the other projects I have created with this set I am linked them below for you. 

Happy Harvest Door Knob Hanger

Halloween Scarecrow Card

Gel Press Scarecrow Card

Happy Harvest Thanksgiving Decor

Happy Harvest Door Hanger

Happy Harvest Sunset Card

Please let me know if you have any questions about todays project or any of the others linked above. 

Merry Everything Shaker Card

Today I am having a Christmas Card class in the studio and we are making some fun retro inspired cards. I thought I'd share one of them with you today. 

For this shaker card I die cut the three snowflakes using my Silhouette Cameo electronic die cutting machine. 

I then stamped the Flannel Life image over the top of this in Cool Pool ink. I wanted the snowflakes to stand out a little bit more, so I sponge around them with the same ink.  When I did this I put the paper on my envelope, so now it has snowflakes sponged on it. 

The elements in my shaker card are called Holiday Elements from FSJ. They have a very retro Christmas feel. 

My favorite part of this card is the deer. I stamp the deer image from the Merry Everything stamp set on the back of a piece of corrugated stock. Then I cut it out and flipped it over. Now I just have the silhouette of a deer.  I sponged the edges with Oatmeal Cookie ink to give it some depth. 

Isn't his bow precious!  That is from the Charming Cottage Box Die set by Becca Feeken. I am seriously in love with this die set, look at all the fun things included. 

Stay tuned for cute things with this die set! I'll be using it lots more! 

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you will stamp with me soon, my November virtual class will be open for enrollment next week! 

Halloween Shaker Tags

Here's a fun way to gift a Halloween Treat. I wanted to give a NON sugar treat to my class of kids at our Co-Op that I teach at and a Halloween shaker tag makes this candy free gift so darn cute! 

I used some Halloween Confetti in my shaker. You can find all different kinds online or where halloween crafty things are sold.  Another way I like to use confetti is to put in inside a card, so when someone opens the card..... a fun surprise!  You will need some thin foam strips to put these tags together, I used this. 

I had a lot of fun playing with different color combinations for these tags.  The tablets and pencils I found at the Target Dollar spot, but also saw them at the Dollar Tree and Walmart. They seemed to be a common item this season. 

Or, you can use Halloween Sprinkles!! 

If you'd like to see how I made these shaker tags and how the pencil is attached to the tablet there is a video for you below.  

Which one is your favorite???

For your convenience I have listed all the supplies used to make these tags for you below. 

 

 

And here's a great pack of Halloween confetti if you want to make some shakers. 

 

And this is the amazing hole punch I used, that punches through almost anything, even a penny! 

If you have any questions about these projects feel free to ask. I love sharing my creations with you!