Carrie Stamps

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.

 

 

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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!