Carrie Stamps

November Stamp Set of the Month Episode 2

Hello there my stamping friends. Today's post is Episode 2 of my November Stamp Set of the Month series, featuring the Avery Elle stamp set, Cocoa Stand. For this card I am using the stand to make a sledding stand. And because it is more fun to go sledding with friends I am also using the Polar Peek-a-Boo Pals stamp set from Avery Elle to add some friends to the scene.

It wouldn't be a stamp set of the month series with out a shaker card!

I am in love with the Winter Kiss clay snowflakes from HoneyBee Stamps!  They are the perfect winter shaker card element!

This week I did all the coloring with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. They are the easiest markers to color with. They are water based and blend with each other!  I'm a big fan!  My number one tip for using these markers is to use them on Bristol Smooth card stock, otherwise you will not be able to blend them out.  In this photo you can see the coloring on the sledding stand really well. I was going for a white washed look. I used the 901 Gray Tint marker to add the lines to the boards and do shading around them, I love how this turned out.  I also love all the peek-a-boo pals that Avery Elle has, the little paws popping up in the snow, it's just adorable!

This month I will be making gift tags to go with each of the cards. Today's gift tag features the Special Day tag die set by Fun Stampers Journey, it's a die set I use all the time.

I kept this tag simple as I know these things will most likely get tossed. But if you wanted to make a special tag then you could easily make this into a shaker tag. Here's one I made last year: https://www.carriestamps.com/weblog/2018/12/stay-cozy-ornament-card.html

Also, on this tag you can see that I did not do ink blending on the polar bear.  That is because I used white card stock that is not Bristol Smooth. I was able to color, but not blend. Also, the ink saturation is much darker than on Bristol Smooth card stock. So, the lesson learned here is that you can use the Zig Clean Color Markers on card stocks other than Bristol Smooth, but they will not blend and the color will be much darker.

Now, let's watch the video, the making of these two projects. Make sure to click over to my YouTube channel and comment on this video. Every one who comments will be entered to win the this card!

Below I have listed and linked all the things I used to make today's projects. Affiliate links are used, which means I get a small percentage of the sale when you click and shop my links, at no cost to you. Thank you so much for your support, I love bringing you new ideas every week.

 

Thank you so much for stopping by, tune in next week for episode 3! I will be making a Cocoa Stand this time!

 

Tree Stand Episode 1

It's a brand new month and that means its time for a new stamp set of the month! This month my daughter Hannah picked my stamp set!  She chose the Avery Elle stamp set, Cocoa Stand. It is a super cute stamp set that you can make a Hot Cocoa Stand, Tree Stand and Sledding Stand. Hannah also gave me some rules for this week's card. She challenged me to use Colored Pencils to color with, and to use only one color of card stock beside white and I was only allowed to use one pen.

I love challenges like this, it helps me make something I might not think of on my own. If you have an idea to challenge me with for next week's card leave a comment below.

All the coloring was done with colored pencils!  And the only pen I used was a white gel pen for some hightlights. I am very happy with the texture I was able to get with the colored pencils on the wood of the tree stand and on the trees themselves.  You can see how I did this in the video below.  But it is just a matter of adding in lines with a heavy hand and then coloring over them with a light hand and a few shades of your choice of colors.

I really had fun with the colored pencils, it had been a while since I colored with them. I was very happy that I was able to get texture for the wood planks, it turned out better than I thought.

And here are the cute gift tags to go with today's card. I kept them simple because gift tags are usually tossed but you still want them to make a package super cute!

Check out the video here, and be sure to watch it on YouTube and leave a comment for a chance to win today's card.

Thank you so much for watching, commenting, and liking my video's, it means so much to me.

Below I have listed and linked all the things I used to make today's projects. Affiliate links have been used, that means I do get a small percentage of the sale when you make a purchase. At no cost to you.  Thank you so much for your support!

 

I'm so glad you stopped by, I love sharing my creations with you! Don't forget to leave a comment and let me know what you think I should do with this stamp set for next week.

 

 

 

 

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.

Affiliate links have been used. That means that I get a small percentage of the sale when you shop these links, at no cost to you. This helps support this blog and YouTube channel so that I can bring you new ideas and projects. THANK YOU SO MUCH! 

 

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. Today I am sharing a home decor project made with the October 2019 Glimmer Hot Foil kit of the month, Sunset Harvest.

I asked my Facebook friends what they thought I should do with this kit and Hope Jones said I should make a framed home decor piece. So, that is what I am doing. I also thought it would be fun to watercolor in the images.

I have been wondering how watercolor paper would do when hot foiled. And if you are hot foiling watercolor paper then you might as well go ahead and watercolor!

For my framed piece I not actually putting the finished project into a frame but on to a stand up clipboard that I have had for a while.

The size of the piece is 6" x 9", it's a lot of space to fill, so I knew I wanted to make a cool background.

I started by painting my 6" x 9" Canson Watercolor paper with a wash of watercolor paint. I used my 36 Pan set by Arteza. I used the color Jade Green, it shows up a bit more blue in the photos than in person.  I painted so that the color got lighter as I worked my way toward the bottom of the paper.

While this was drying I set about hot foiling my pumpkins and leaves. I wanted to use the Copper foil that came in the October kit, but it did not see to foil well on the watercolor paper even when I adjusted my shims. So I tried Gold and it worked great. Some foils seem to do certain things better than others.

Then I started watercoloring my images. Here's what I found about watercoloring a Glimmer Hot Foil image.

A puddle of watercolor paint can dry on top of foil and dull that shine.

Here are my tips to overcome this.

1. Avoid painting over the glimmer hot foil lines.
2. If you get a puddle dab it up with a paper towel.
3. If a puddle dries on your foil, wet the line with a fine paint brush and dab it up.

As you can see I did not have much issue with the watercolor covering my shiny foil.

Once my watercolor background was dry I added to it with the Cement Tile stencil by FSJ and some modeling paste. I love this stencil!  It really added what this piece needed so that the bottom was not so bare, cause who likes a bare bottom? Don't answer that!

I splattered the background with Cool Pool Silk to finish it off. I stamped a sentiment from the Gather Together stamp set on a Special Day die cut.  With the sentiment done and all my glimmered pieces die cut (cause the kit comes with coordinating dies! yay!), I was able to start assembling.

The sentiment is adhered with foam squares. I used liquid glue to adhere all the glimmered pieces, except the two yellow leaves that are popped up.

For accessories I added a piece of ribbon around the top. The ribbon is called Sweet Haystack, I love the texture of this ribbon, it's perfect for fall projects! The last touch were a sprinkling of Rainbow Drops. These rainbow drops I used are actually orange, but because they are slightly translucent the background gives them the look of rust. Which goes perfectly with the Pumpkin Bread card stock I used for my sentiment.

I really enjoyed making this and playing with watercoloring. I am going to go set it on my mantle now. But don't you think this would make a great gift! 

You can watch the making of this piece in the video below. If you have not yet done so I would love for you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. 

 

Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to stop and visit me! I'd love for you to say HI, I love to chat with my fellow paper crafting friends!

You can find all the things I used to make the project listed and linked for you below. Affiliate links have been used which means I get a small percentage of the sale when you shop my links, at not cost to you. When you are inspired by a creator and you shop their links you are helping to support that maker. Thank you!

 

Today's episode was inspired by toilet paper! When I saw the toilet paper stamp from the Costume Party stamp set that I used in episode 2 the idea came to me to build an outhouse with my Build-a-House die set! Because we all need cards themed around toilet paper and outhouses, right!!! I thought of it an fun way to bring humor into handmade cards.

So, let's take a look at what kind of cards a person makes with an outhouse. Yes, I did say cards with an "S" because I made 2! Two different outhouse cards.

I mean who doesn't need a laugh when they are sick?  I know this card would make me laugh!  Plus, there is a cute little emoji face when you open the door of the outhouse.

I used a lot of Lawn Fawn stamps and die sets for today's cards. This emoji character is a whip cream stamp from the Thanks a Latte stamp set. It's a versatile stamp!

The sentiment was one I thought up for this card and so I typed it up and printed it out on to card stock. But if someone wants to make this a stamp I wouldn't mind that at all.  And I am sure you can think of all kinds of sentiments that would work on this card.

I use the Simply Sentiments stamp set to finish off the inside of the card.

When I told my Mom that I wanted to make this card she said, Do you have a Santa stamp?  She gave me the idea for this next card. I researched it and there is merchandise out there with this phrase on it. So it is not an original idea. But so much fun for this card!

It's a winter scene of the last card. The stamped images are from the Ho-Ho-Holidays stamp set. Such a cute stamp set!

I hope I made you smile today!  It was a hoot making funny cards.

You can watch the making of these cards, and see how I turned the Build-a-House into an outhouse in this video.

Be sure to click over to YouTube and leave a comment on this video, letting me know which card is your favorite. You will then be entered to WIN one of the cards I make in this video. I will be giving away both cards, so there will be two winners this week!

Speaking of WINNERS!  The winner of last week's card is Candice Cubito!  Congrats, I will be in touch to get your address to send out your card!

You will find all the supplies I used to make today's cards listed and linked for you below. Affiliate links have been used. I do get a small percentage of the sale when you use and shop my links, at no cost to you!  Thank you so much for your continued support.

 

 

Thank you so much for stopping by! See you again soon!

I am back with Part 2 of Episode 2 featuring my die set of the month, Build-a-House! 

In part 2 I am making treat houses!  They are SO cute!  And easy to make!

Here you can see the card from part 1 of Episode 2, if you missed that you can find it here. And next to it the treat house, built with the Build-A-House die set and the Halloween Add On die set.  It's a box that holds 2 fun size candy bars, KitKat's in this case. I found some that have glow in the dark wrappers! 

I knew I wanted to make a few different color houses. I decorated them all the same, using the Tiny Halloween stamp and die set and the Costume Party Stamp and die set.

Two things I love to do to give these houses a halloween feel is to 1. add a dusting of black ink to the edges of the die cut pieces and 2. glue the die cut pieces to the house so that they are slightly crooked.

Now let's talk about the box that holds the treat.

The paper for the box measures 2-3/4" x 4".

Score the paper at 5/8" on both sides and at 1-1/2" on both ends.

Then you snip the small score lines on both sides to create flaps to glue the box together and sandwich it in between two die cut houses. This box fits two fun size KitKat bars exactly.  And the house then can stand up for a cute decoration too. There is room behind these houses for a bigger box if you want to put something different in these boxes. I think fun size Hershey bars would fit too.

I did not want to put too much work in to the back of the house, but you could add to it  as much as you like.

But it is the perfect place to add a sentiment and a hand written message if you like.

I used black glitter paper to accent my houses with dies from the Halloween Build-a-House add on die set. And I put the bat on the end of a strip of clear window sheet. So it looks like it is flying over the house.

For more fun I glued on the door so that it opens and stamped BOO from Tiny Halloween and put a bowl of candy from the Costume Party stamp set inside.

You can see the making of the Build-a-Treat Houses in this YouTube video.

Be sure to tune into my YouTube channel for more ideas with the Build-a-House die set. I will be bringing you a new episode every Tuesday in the month of October with this die set.

You can find all the products I used to make these houses listed and linked for you in the comments below. When you click and shop my links I do get a small percentage of the sale at NO cost to you. I appreciate your support so that I can continue to bring you fun new ideas on my blog and YouTube channel.

 

Hey there stamping friends!  Fall is underway and cooler temps are being enjoyed here in Idaho. And talk of costumes, pumpkin cookies, and parties being heard in my house. So, I was in the mood for a Trick-or-Treat card with the Build-a-House die set by Lawn Fawn.

In this episode I am making my first ever Reveal Wheel Card!  And I LOVE it!  Interactive, Shape and Shaker cards make me happy! So, let's take a look at this card and you tell me if it takes you back to your days of trick or treating.

In this scene I envisioned a typical American neighborhood with kids trick-or-treating. The mummy has his pumpkin bucket to fill with treats. And the dinosaur is thrilled that she got a FULL SIZED candy bar!  And you know this house has to be a good one to trick-or treat at, they have decked their house out for Halloween. They even have a fancy changing scene in the upstairs window. 

With a turn of the wheel the picture in the window changes.

This face is one that you can use on the pumpkin, instead of the one I used.  I love that the Costume Party stamp set gives you two faces to make you own Jack-O-Lantern.

All the images in the window are from the Tiny Halloween stamp set, except for the face above.  It's made to fit in the window, but can be used for so much more.  I used the little cat on the front steps of my house, he's adorable!

I did not stop there. I had to add a panel on the inside of this card because the front of the card is heavy with lots of layers.

I had to put this cutie on my card, isn't he adorable.  The sayings on this card are a mix of the Costume Party stamp set and Tiny Halloween.

You can see the making of this card in this video:

Be sure to click over and watch this on YouTube for a chance to win this card!  All you have to do is LIKE and leave a COMMENT there to be entered!

AND the WINNER of last week's card is..... Hope Jones! Congrats Hope!  I'll be in touch to get your card sent out to you right away.

All the products I have used have been listed and linked for you below. Thank you for your support, when you click and shop my links it helps to support my blog and YouTube channel, at no cost to you.

 

Thank you so much for stopping by, tune in tomorrow for the second part of Episode 2, the Trick or Treat Box!

 

Hello! Happy October! Happy World Card making week! 

I am kicking off a brand new Stamp Set of the Month series today!  And to shake things up a bit I am actually doing a DIE SET of the month for October!  And that die set is..... Build-a-House by Lawn Fawn.

This is a versatile die set because you can make so many different houses with this die set for so many occasions. Lawn Fawn has two sets of stamp and die sets that you can pair with this house to make a Halloween scene or a Christmas scene.  Today I am going to be showing you the Halloween Add on and the Tiny Halloween stamp set to turn this house die set into a Haunted House card and Sucker Holder. And throughout this month I will be showing you lots of ideas with this die set. As always there is a video for you to watch the making of these projects. If you click over to my YouTube channel to watch is make sure to give it a thumbs up and leave a comment to have a chance to WIN todays card and sucker holder!

Let's take a look at the haunted house projects. 

I started by ink blending a background with Distress Oxide inks; Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn and Black Soot. I LOVE a green sky for a halloween card!  For the grass I used Black Soot. It's super fun to switch the night sky and grass colors up. And I love how bright the moon is!  I just  a circle to mask off the moon before doing any ink blending. For a finishing touch to the ink blending I added a dusting of the black soot around the moon mask. This really gives the moon some dimension. Both the background and the grassy die cut were splattered with water from a distress sprayer for that amazing oxidized splatter looks. The background also got a splatter of Sparkle Silk for added shine.

All the elements for the die cut house are from the Build-a-House die set and the Halloween Add on die set. I LOVE all the possibilities when combining these two die sets and using different colors of card stock and ink.

The cute little stamped elements peeking out of the windows are all stamps from the Tiny Halloween stamp set. As well as the bats flying over the moon and the spooktacular sentiment.

The adorable ghosts are also from the Build-a-House Halloween add on die set. I love that there are two different sized ghosts. Die cutting them in this Pretty Amethyst color really gives them the feel that they are translucent and adds to the Halloween color scheme of this card.

I took advantage of the fact that I could have the front door open on my card and stamped "EEK" repeatedly on the inside of the door.

Now let's take a look at the coordinating treat holder.

I die cut two houses for this holder but only decorated the front.  You could go all out and make the back of the house decorated too.

I made the front window an actual window so you could see in and get a peek at the treat inside, which is a Caramel Apple pop.

I used a different set of eyes in the doors window than I did for the house, because there are three sets of eyes in the Tiny Halloween stamp set, so why not!

And on the inside of this door I added the word "boo".

There is a middle piece between the front and back houses that hold the sucker in place. It measures 1-7/8" x 3", scored at 1-7/8" & 2-1/4".  Punch a hole in the center scored area for the stick of the sucker to go through.

The shorted end gets glued to the back of the front house piece. So that it does not cover up the open window.  And the larger side gets glued to the back of the back house panel, giving it more strength since there is nothing else glued to it. Easy as that.

I finished it off with a bat flying over the house, attached to a small strip of window sheet.  To keep the houses closed at the top a used a small piece of thin Velcro.

And how about a bit off gingham ribbon around the sucker stick to top off the cuteness factor.

Now it is time to take a look at the video. DISCLAIMER: The first half of this video was originally recorded on my Facebook page as a LIVE demonstration. You will notice that the video goes in and out of focus as Facebook buffers my live video. Sorry for this quality issue. It is not how I normally do my videos. But I love sharing my creations LIVE with my facebook friends.

Be sure to click over to my YouTube channel to watch this video so that you can give it a thumbs up and comment, then you will be entered to win todays card and sucker holder too! The winner will be announced on next Tuesday's video!

Thank you so much for stopping by, see you again soon for another stamping creation!  All the supplies I used to make these projects are listed and linked for you below. I do make a small commission when you shop my affiliate links, at no cost to you. This allows me to keep bringing you fun projects like this. Thank you so much for your support, it mean a lot to me!!!

 

 

 

Tune in next week for Episode 2, a Reveal Wheel creation with the Build-a-House die set!

Hey there, it's Tuesday, that means time for another stamp set of the month share. Today I have Episode 4 in my Fringe Frenzy series! 

Today is jam pack with cool things! 

First up I have 3 tips to help you fringe FAST!

Second I have a hidden gift card pocket on the front of my card.

Third we are decorating the front of a gift bag with the card in a clear pocket.

You are going to want to check out the video for this one for sure. AND, when you do make sure you leave a comment over on my YouTube channel for a chance to win this project!

First let's talk about Fringe.

There is a lot of fringe on this card. But I have 3 tips on how you can fringe faster!

1. Use the Playful Lightweight paper from Concord & 9th and the Fringe Frenzy die set. Stack two layers of paper and die cut them at once. Since this paper is lightweight you can easily die cut two strips of fringe at once. That cuts your die cutting time in HALF!
2. If you are not going to die cut your fringe, use a tape runner that rolls easily and is strong. This is faster than using a double stick tape. NOTE: I do not recommend this if you will be die cutting your fringed piece.
3. Line up your fringe by lining up the bottom of the fringe with the top of the fringe on the piece you previously stuck down. The fringe frenzy kit does have a spacing guide. But if you are doing a piece like I did here and precision is not key this method is quick and easy. And works if you misplace or forget your guide.

I hope you found these tips helpful and know that you can make quick fringe for your projects.

Now let's check out the hidden gift card on the front of this card.

It's simple. The fringed panel (4-1/4" x 4-1/4") is a pocket. I adhered it to the front of the card with foam tape on three sides, leaving the top open. The insert that holds the gift card is 3-3/4" x 3-1/2". You will want your insert to fit the size of the pocket.  Measure the opening after applying foam tape to know how big to cut your insert.

Since this card ended up being taller than your standard A2 card I needed a creative solution to put this card into.

Take a look at the Gift Bag with Clear Card Pocket.

I modified a Card Cello Bag from Spellbinders/FSJ by cutting the top flap off and die cutting a notch in the top of the cello. It makes the perfect pocket for my card!

AND, it decorates this plain green gift bag that I repurposed very nicely.

I adhered a piece of Sweet Berry card stock that measured 6-1/4" x 4-3/4" to the green gift bag, covering up the previous decoration. This made a nice sturdy spot to adhere the cello bag too.

To give the cello bag some interest I stamped some images from the Toucan Paradise stamp set with White Staz On ink. I love how it looks.

Now I have an envelope that is a gift bag, it's like a two for one!

Really a three for one, because of the hidden gift card pocket!

I'd love for you to pop over to my YouTube channel and take a look at the making of these projects. Leave me a comment while you are there and you could WIN this project!  The winner will be announced on next week's video, Episode 5 on Tuesday.

 

Thank you so much for watching! 

I have listed and linked all the products I used below. Clicking and shopping my links means that you are helping to support my blog and YouTube channel at not cost to you, Thank you!

 

Hello there my stamping friends!

Today's post is about two of my favorite things.

1. Background stamps! I have a weakness for background stamps!  Especially if they are woodgrain, polkadot or any kind of plaid. And I love all variations of staple images; stripes, dots, hearts, stars, script, etc. I LOVE them all really. So turnabout background stamps are just about the coolest thing!  A background stamp that you can easily make multicolored!  If you have not done turnabout stamping before, stay tuned I am featuring it in this post and video. Specifically the Star Turnabout stamp set and coordinating die by Concord & 9th.

2. My second favorite thing I am featuring today, WONDER WOMAN!  A friend of mine came over the a load of stamp sets that I do not have and we had fun stamping, but that was it. I never actually got a card made.  One of the stamp sets that she brought was the She's Wonderful stamp set by Kindred Stamps. It's a super hero woman image that you can make look like Wonder Woman!!! And she has been my fave since I can remember! Since this....
But I do love the new Wonder Woman too!

So, let's get into these star background Wonder Woman inspired cards!

Such a cute image right!!!

You can see the stars in the background are stamped with 3 different colors and there are some die cut as well. Behind this panel I put a layer of Gold paper. So when you turn this card the gold shines through.

I also LOVE the sentiments in this stamp set, "fight like a girl". So many occasions could be made better with this sentiment on a card for a friend!

I colored the image in with Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers. You can see the making of this card in the video below.

Let's not forget about the inside of this card. 

This panel uses only the outside portion of the Star Turnabout stamp set. And features another great sentiment from the She's Wonderful stamp set.

Now card 2 with an ink blended background with the Star Turnabout on top.

Similar to the first card but with it's own special touches.  You can see how I got the star background on this card in the video below. Here are the four mediums I used to stamp the background; water, white pigment ink, salty ocean distress oxide ink, and clear pigment ink with gold embossing powder. I love that this background is more subtle with a pop of gold.

I did not forget about the inside of this card.

This background was created by using just the inner portion of the Star Turnabout stamp set.

So, which card is your favorite?  And if you are a Wonder Woman fan please let me know!

Here is the video showing you how I made both of these cards. If you have yet to do so, I'd love for you to subscribe to my YouTube channel I have about 2 new video's a week.

I have listed and linked all the supplies I used to make today's cards for you below. Affiliate links have been used, that just means that a small portion of your sale  goes back to the person who inspired your purchase, but at not cost to you. Thank you for clicking on shopping on the links of those to inspire you. I know if means a lot to me and it means I get to keep bringing you more fun videos like this one.

Kindred Stamps - She's Wonderful - $7.99

 

Thank you for stopping by, I'll be back again soon with some more stamping fun!

Hey there stamping friends, I am back with another Fringe Frenzy episode!

In Episode 3 I am using the Pinata Party stamp and die set again, to create a unicorn. I am also showing you how to make scalloped fringe with the Fringe Frenzy Kit. And, if you are in a rush and want a fringed look you can stamp faux fringe with the Pinata Party stamp set.

Each week in this series I am making a card and something cute to go with it. This time the something cute came first and the card was inspired by the gift box.

The gift box is the Gable Favor die from Spellbinders/FSJ. You can create this box with just one piece of 8-1/2" x 11"piece of paper!

I made the scalloped rainbow fringe for the background using the Fringe Frenzy die cut. To make scalloped fringe you will use two dies from the Fringe Frenzy die set. First, die cut the fringe piece from the lightweight paper that comes in the kit. Then, lay the scallop die on the fringed edge of this strip and die cut it again, giving your fringe a scalloped edge. I love it! 

The clouds are a great example of how you can use the dies you already have to create fringed elements.

The unicorn is die cut from glittered card stock, but you can make a fringed unicorn too! All the elements to finish this unicorn off are die cut with dies from the Pinata Party stamp set. I love that you can make a pinata or unicorn with this die set!

Now let's take a look at the coordinating gift card with hand made envelope.

I knew I wanted to make a mini shaker card, which would mean I would have very little of my fringe showing up on the frame if that is they way I went with the card. So, instead I used the fringe stamp from the Pinata Party stamp set for the background of my card.  This gave me the look I wanted and was quick and easy. I use that same stamp on my envelope. Playing with the Fringe Frenzy kit so much I realized that the lightweight paper was perfect for creating envelopes. And at 6" x 6" the perfect size for a 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" card.

I filled my shaker card with Diamond Dust, it is clear glass product similar to chunky glitter, but it actual cut glass so it has some weight to it. I love how it moves around in a shaker card.  The stamped and die cut sentiment are from the Fringe Frenzy Kit, it's so nice that this set has a banner die to cut out the long sentiments and I don't have to hunt for another die set to do this!  The ink colors I used for my faux fringe are all form Altenew, I linked all the colors for you below.

Now let's take a look at the video, the making of these projects. Be sure to click over to my YouTube channel, like a comment on this video there for a chance to win this card!

BTW - The winner of last week's give away is Cathy Arenzana!  Cathy, I will be in touch to get your address so I can get your Mystery Pack of Cards out in the mail to you!

Thank you so much for watching. If you have not done so already, I'd love for you to subscribe to my channel I come out with 2-3 video's a week!

I had so much fun making these unicorn projects and love that I get to share them with you.

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So, I bet you wont be surprised that I am bringing you another lip balm creation. Not sure what it is about lip balm in fun flavors that makes me so happy. But m-n-m flavored lip balm, I just couldn't help myself! I knew I wanted to pair the lip balm with the actual treat, in a package of some kind. And that's when the idea of an envelope purse came to me.

I am tickled with how they turned out!  Now let's take a closer look at how these are made.

Let's start with the M-n-M Envelope Purse.

You will need an envelope punch board or Score board with an Envelope maker attachment, like this one.

Start with a piece of 7-1/2" x 7-1/2" piece of card stock.

On an envelope score board;

Score one side at 2-3/4" & 2-1/2"

Rotate to the next side of the paper, score this side at: 4-3/4" & 4-1/2"

Rotate to the next side of the paper and repeat, scoring this side at 2-3/4" & 2-1/2", rotate and scoring the last side at 4-3/4" and 4-1/2".

Notch out the overlapping corners with a punch or scissors.  Corner round all 4 points of the envelope.

Die cut a window in the front of the envelope before putting the envelope together. You will need a large die cut machine to do this, like the Platinum machine by Spellbinders, which can die cut an 8-1/2" x 11" piece of paper. I used a die from the Special Day Tag die set by Spellbinders/FSJ.

You will want to cut slits in the space between the two scored lines at the top of the envelope to insert the ribbon handle. Secure these down with double stick tape. I used velcro to keep my envelope closed.

The tag base is a modified version of a tag from the Special Day Tag die set.  In the video I show you how to alter this tag and put it together using the Lip Balm Shaker Pouch, Lip Balm Window dies and the Essential Sentiment Rip Strip Die set, all by My Favorite Things. It makes me giddy that MFT stamps has all these products for Lip Balm creations. Included a stamp set, Sending Smooches, that I used on these envelope purses.

Take a look at the video to see how I made these envelope purses and lip balm tags.

Which envelope purse is your favorite? Do you have a favorite M-n-M flavor?  Leave a comment below and let me know, I love to connect with new crafty friends!

Thank you for taking time to stop by and visit me!  I hope you are inspired to make cute things and when you do I'd love for you to share them with me!

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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, welcome back to my blog and a BLOG HOP with Inky Stamper. Today I am using the Mini Double Bow by Inky Stamper and participating in a Blog Hop. All the projects in the hop feature product from the Inky Stamper line. AND, who's doesn't love a BLOG HOP with a give away!  All you need to do is leave a comment right here on this blog post. On Sunday 9/8/16 I will draw out two names and you will each win the Inky Greetings stamp set!

Now let's take a look at the die cut Trick or Treat bags I made.

This bag is such a great size. It is called the Card Carrier die because it can fit A2 sized cards.

The spider web die cuts a window into the gift bag. So you can see the fun treat on the inside!

On a sad note, I did not realize that this die set has been retired. So, below I have linked a similar die that could be used as I have used this one here.

The bow at the top of the gift bag is the Mini Double Bow from Inky Stamper. I LOVE that this die is a one piece die and I do not have a lot of small dies that I could easily loose. And I knew this little bow would look great on my favorite die cut bag.

I used the bow to die on the twine that hold the spider and tag.

The die cut pumpkins are from the Spooksville die set. I have used this die set so much and below you can see it on the other two Trick or Treat bags I made .

Isn't that Mini Double bow so cute in this Electric Lime!  The bats are also from the Spooksville die set.

That house! What a fun die, yes, also from the same die set.

You can watch how I made these bags in the video below.

And now you will want to follow along on the blog hop to see all the other cute things made with products by Inky Stamper. But before you go be sure to leave a comment for your chance to win one of two Inky Greetings stamp sets that I get to give away!

Chelsea Comer

Kim Hutchinson

Jenn Gross

Erica Thompson

 

Stephanie Rogers

Carrie Rhoades --- you are here

Jen Carter

 

Below you will find all the products used in today's projects:

Mini Double Bow Die by Inky Stamper

 

Spider Web Die (similar to the one used in these projects)

 

 

 

 

Thank you so much for stopping by!

I am back with another Christmas card using a background from my BEST GLIMMER HOT FOIL PLATE video.

I paired up a Gel Press Print and the Scattered Dot Glimmer Hot Foil plate with Aura foil to create this background. My goal was to use another Glimmer Hot Foil plate for this card, the Merry Christmas Tree Glimmer Plate. This plate set was designed by Sharyn Sowell. I once saw a video of how she creates/designs her dies. It was amazing. She cuts them from paper with scissors. Like a very intricate snowflake. I was in awe and knew, based on that video that I wanted to own some of her dies or Glimmer Plates. They are works of art truly. You can watch the video that hooked me right HERE.

Now let's take a look at the card for today.

You wouldn't know it to look at this card, but it too a lot to get it done. It was one of those cards where everything I tried did not work.

Watch the video to see what I mean and let me know if this has ever happened to you.

I am glad a stuck with it and ended up with a card that I like.

I love when you turn this card in the light you get the waves of rainbow over the background and the tree goes from blue to silver. I really do have a lot of fun with that Glimmer machine!

Did you catch the last video I did with another background from the BEST GLIMMER HOT FOIL PLATE video?  You can watch that one HERE and tune in next week for a Halloween card with the background that I double foiled over a Gel Press Print.

Making Christmas cards this early in the year gives me mixed emotions. I am sad to let summer go but I am looking foward to fall. I love fall, it just seems to go so fast and then it's winter and then Christmas and I am never as ready as I want to be. So now I am happy that I am one Christmas card closer to being ready. See, I am all over the place!  How about you, do you like making Christmas cards in summer?

Below I have listed and linked all the things I used to make today's card. Thank you for your support, when you shop these links you are helping to support this blog and my YouTube channel at no cost to you.

 

Thank you so much for taking time out of you day to visit my blog. It means so much to me to get to share my creations with you. If you have any questions I am here to help!

 

Hey there stamping friends. I hope you had a great Labor Day weekend!  Mine was mostly good. Time with friends was great, but a sick kiddo, not so much.

I am happy to be welcoming September right now. I think I am looking forward to fall. I love this season. But it always seems so short and then my least fave, winter. Good thing I have something I love to do inside, right! 

Also, being the start of a new month means I am introducing my new stamp set of the month. This month my stamp set of the month is a bundle of stamps, dies and paper. It's the Fringe Frenzy kit by Concord & 9th. It has all the things, fun images, sentiments, coordinating dies, colorful papers. The awesome part is that there is a die that cuts the light weight colorful paper into fringe!  I have so many fun ideas to share with you this month. So tune in ever Tuesday this month for an new post, new video and new ideas!

This month I will be making a card and a little something to go with it. ALL WITH FRINGE, yay!

This is a birthday ensemble. A card and a frame piece that would be great gift. I also think this framed piece would be great to set out when it's one of your family members birthday's. Like at the breakfast table or in their room to wake up to. Just a little something to make the day a bit more special.This frame is double sided. You can see the backside below.

I used fringe in three ways in these projects.

First I did a peek through window with the fringe behind to create the cake on the card.

Did you notice the background?  I used the Sprinkles turnabout stamp to create this background, only using two colors of ink, white and Velvet by Altenew.

I also did some simple coloring with Copic Markers.

Candles: R35, RV14, Y00

Cake Stand: B00, B02

Second I fringed a piece of paper and then die cut it with the YAY die.

I stamped another Sprinkle background to go inside this Ikea Tolsby frame.  The stamped cake and sentiments are on outside of the frame, adhered to a window sheet that comes with the frame.  The cake is colored in with the same Copic markers I used on the card (listed above). I love that I can fringe a cake or stamp and color one too!

Third I used a piece of fringe for the tissue paper in the gift bag, on the back side of the frame.

You use the same stamp for the cake and the gift bag. Then you stamp the other images in the set to turn it either into a bag or a cake. I also used the streamer stamp to decorate my gift bag. I colored them in with my copics and then outlined it with a Stardust Gelly Roll pen.

The CUTE tag and bow were die cut with the Fringe Frenzy Die set. And the heart stamped on the tag is from the Fringe Frenzy stamp set. I really is a versatile stamp set. I used the largest sentiment on this side of the frame and inked it with Velvet ink on the top and Coral Berry on the bottom to get an ombre look.

And those super cute hearts area Red Hots from Honey Bee Stamps.I am in LOVE with them.

You can see the making of these projects in this video here:

REMEMBER: You can win the card in today's video, just click over to my YouTube channel and leave a comment, you will then be entered to win! 

The winner of last weeks card is announced in this video, be sure to check that out too!

Tune back in next Tuesday for more ideas with this kit.

Below I have listed and linked all the things I used to make this card. Did you know that clicking an shopping links in blog posts and video's that inspire you helps to support that crafter at no cost to you. So when you feel inspired by a project, support that person by clicking and shopping their links. If I am one of those people I thank you so very much for your support, it means so much to me!

 

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Hey there stamping friends. Have you jumped on the Glimmer Hot Foil wagaon?  I did and I'm not sorry!  I'm having so much fun with it I thought I would share with you the BEST Glimmer Hot Foil plate out there. Okay, in my opinion. If you follow me or know you then you already know that I love backgrounds. I love background stamps and making my own backgrounds from all kinds of media. So, it will then come as no surprise to you that the BEST Glimmer Hot Foil plate, I my FAVORITE Glimmer Hot Foil plate is a background plate. Scattered Dots is the BEST Hot Foil plate.

In this video I am going to show you 5 ways to use it. Then I am going to share a card made with one of these background and a video of the making of that card. So much fun on the blog today!

Tell me, is this not the best Glimmer Hot Foil plate??? 

For my first card using one of the backgrounds from this video I am going with the green dots on green paper. Perfect for a Christmas card!

I used the new Spellbinders die set, Santa's Workshop for this card. What a fun stamp set!  I love the dome, it's a fresh new way to make a scene. This card here resembles a snowglobe. I added glaze and sparkle cuts glitter to give it a snowglobe feel. 

I love how the light hits the scattered dots in the background as well as the sparkle cuts glitter on my glass dome.

You can watch the making of this card in this video here:

Stay tuned, I will be back very soon with card 2 with another Scattered Dots background.

Below I have listed and linked all the supplies I have used to make this card.  When you click and shop these links you are helping to support my blog and YouTube channel at no cost to you, thank you for your support!  It means so much to me!

 

 

I am excited for today's video, it combines one of my favorite techniques with my August Stamp Set of the Month.  My August Stamp set of the Month is Sunflower Daisy by Altenew.  I love making my own backgrounds and for todays backgroud and the techinques I am going to be showing you is Gel Press Printing!

You will want to check out the video first to see how I use the Gel Press to make some distress and layered backgrounds. And then I will make a card with a Gel Press background.

Thank you so much for watching, don't forget to click over to the video on YouTube and comment on the video for a chance to win this card.  Now let's take a look at the card closer.

What I love about the Gel Press backgrounds is that it has so much depth and texture and interest. No two prints are alike, so even if you repeat what you did before you will always get variations making for a one of a kind background. 

The background helps to support the amazing blooms stamped from the Sunflower Daisy stamp set. Look closely and you can see all the detail in these flowers.  That is because this stamp set is a layering set. You stamp 4 images over the top of each other to create the large flower. Isn't it amazing?  I love how these flowers look.

These flowers were stamped with Altenew inks. Their ink pads are sold in sets of 4, so I know when I grab the Warm and Cozy set of Orange inks they are going to layer together perfectly. That makes me so happy. I did how ever add a brown layer (Milk Chocolate ink) to each of the flowers to give them more of a fall feel.

The large Grateful sentiment is from HoneyBee Stamps, the set is also called "Grateful".  I love it combined with the smaller sentiment on this card.

Each week I have taken on the challenge of adding something to the inside of the card. This week was no exception.

Thank you so much for stopping by. Be sure to come back next week for my September Stamp Set of the Month reveal. And another set of videos with lots of fun ideas.

Below I have listed and linked all the products I used to make this card. When you click on my links you are helping to support this blog and you YouTube channel at no cost to you. THANK YOU, I appreciate you!

 

 

Hello there, I am back today with part 3 of my Sunflower Daisy series!  If you missed Part 1 or Part 2 I have linked them here for you. Every Monday in the month of August I am sharing creations using my pick for Stamp Set of the Month, Altenew's Sunflower Daisy. I was blown away at the realistic look of the flowers and leaves in this set and just had to play with it.

For today's cards I am playing with the coordinating stencil. You can get the stamp set, die set and stencil set in a bundle, which is what I purchased. Mostly because the stencil set comes with masks!  Check out the masks in action in last week's video if you missed it.

I used the stencil with the Altenew inks, Rose Petal. This is a set of four pink colors that Altenew has grouped together, so I know they are going to layer together and be beautiful.  I made a stenciled background with three of the colors from this set; Rose Quartz, Puffy Heart and Purple Wine. I stenciled the smaller flower with one color and filled an entire piece of card stock that measured 4" x 5-1/2". Then I took the second more detailed coordinating stamp and stamped that over the top of the stenciled flowers in the same ink color. I repeated this with the other two colors, creating 3 backgrounds.

Then I took my three backgrounds and cut them into strips, measuring 1-3/4" x 4".  I was then able to create 4 cards using the three backgrounds that I made.

I used the Elegant Occasions Glimmer Hot Foil plate set and Aurora foil to add the Thank You Sentiment. I did have some over foiling with this set and I am not sure why, that happens sometimes and you can use a sanding eraser to remove some of that but I had a hard time getting it off of the stamped backgrounds. So I just went with this I felt it added to the botanical feel of this card.

I love the iridescent shine of a Hot Foiled image!  I also added a stamped sentiment using one of the greetings from the Sunflower Daisy stamp set.

Speaking of the Sunflower Daisy stamp set, the star of this card has to be the large stamped flower. The layering of the four images in four coordinating ink colors is amazing!

For the center of the flower I used the three lightest colors from the Delectable Delights ink collection, also from Altenew. The leaves were stamped with the three lightest inks from the Tropical Forest ink collection. I LOVE these greens, so bright and vibrant but still earthy.

Now let's take a look at the other three cards I made using the remaining background strips.

For this card I reversed the order of the strips, putting the lightest at the top and moving the flower to the top of the card. The look that you get when ink blending the base of the flower in the backgrounds and then stamping the top layer with the same color of ink is much different than stamping the base image with a light color of ink and then stamping the second detailed image over that with a darker ink. Which makes excellent backgrounds.  If you like the idea of using your focal images to create backgrounds you will want to check out last week's creation in this video.

For my next card I foiled the sentiment on the lightest strip with pink foil.

I love the placement of the flower on this card as well. There where so many options when creating these 4 cards with very similar layouts. I highly recommend creatins more than one card with the same supplies. It gets the creative juices flowing and you already have all the supplies out so it makes it easy to create.

This last card is so different because I only had 1/4" strips left. So I used one here as an accent above my embossed panel. And used pink foil for my sentiment.

I LOVE this flower images, just look at how beautiful it stamps. If you have yet to try one of Altenew's stamp layering sets, I suggest this one. It is more forgiving than some other layering stamps if you do not get it lined up exactly, ask me how I know. Just look closely at this image and you can see one side I did not get lined up. And if you can not find it, then I proved my point I guess. hehe.

You can watch the making of these cards in the video below. AND, if you go over to my YouTube channel and you LIKE and COMMENT on this video, you will be entered to WIN one of these cards!!! The winner of last week's card is Doreen Nelson! Congrats Doreen, I will be in touch and get your card out to you right away!

 

All the products I used to make today's cards have been listed and linked for you below. Shopping my links helps to support this blog and YouTube channel at no cost to you, I thank you!

 

Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to stop and visit my blog!

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.

Glimmer Hot Foil + Watercoloring

Hey there stamping friends. Today I am sharing a home decor project made with the October 2019 Glimmer Hot Foil kit of the month, Sunset Harvest.

I asked my Facebook friends what they thought I should do with this kit and Hope Jones said I should make a framed home decor piece. So, that is what I am doing. I also thought it would be fun to watercolor in the images.

I have been wondering how watercolor paper would do when hot foiled. And if you are hot foiling watercolor paper then you might as well go ahead and watercolor!

For my framed piece I not actually putting the finished project into a frame but on to a stand up clipboard that I have had for a while.

The size of the piece is 6" x 9", it's a lot of space to fill, so I knew I wanted to make a cool background.

I started by painting my 6" x 9" Canson Watercolor paper with a wash of watercolor paint. I used my 36 Pan set by Arteza. I used the color Jade Green, it shows up a bit more blue in the photos than in person.  I painted so that the color got lighter as I worked my way toward the bottom of the paper.

While this was drying I set about hot foiling my pumpkins and leaves. I wanted to use the Copper foil that came in the October kit, but it did not see to foil well on the watercolor paper even when I adjusted my shims. So I tried Gold and it worked great. Some foils seem to do certain things better than others.

Then I started watercoloring my images. Here's what I found about watercoloring a Glimmer Hot Foil image.

A puddle of watercolor paint can dry on top of foil and dull that shine.

Here are my tips to overcome this.

1. Avoid painting over the glimmer hot foil lines.
2. If you get a puddle dab it up with a paper towel.
3. If a puddle dries on your foil, wet the line with a fine paint brush and dab it up.

As you can see I did not have much issue with the watercolor covering my shiny foil.

Once my watercolor background was dry I added to it with the Cement Tile stencil by FSJ and some modeling paste. I love this stencil!  It really added what this piece needed so that the bottom was not so bare, cause who likes a bare bottom? Don't answer that!

I splattered the background with Cool Pool Silk to finish it off. I stamped a sentiment from the Gather Together stamp set on a Special Day die cut.  With the sentiment done and all my glimmered pieces die cut (cause the kit comes with coordinating dies! yay!), I was able to start assembling.

The sentiment is adhered with foam squares. I used liquid glue to adhere all the glimmered pieces, except the two yellow leaves that are popped up.

For accessories I added a piece of ribbon around the top. The ribbon is called Sweet Haystack, I love the texture of this ribbon, it's perfect for fall projects! The last touch were a sprinkling of Rainbow Drops. These rainbow drops I used are actually orange, but because they are slightly translucent the background gives them the look of rust. Which goes perfectly with the Pumpkin Bread card stock I used for my sentiment.

I really enjoyed making this and playing with watercoloring. I am going to go set it on my mantle now. But don't you think this would make a great gift! 

You can watch the making of this piece in the video below. If you have not yet done so I would love for you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. 

 

Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to stop and visit me! I'd love for you to say HI, I love to chat with my fellow paper crafting friends!

You can find all the things I used to make the project listed and linked for you below. Affiliate links have been used which means I get a small percentage of the sale when you shop my links, at not cost to you. When you are inspired by a creator and you shop their links you are helping to support that maker. Thank you!

 

Build-a-House Episode 4

Today's episode was inspired by toilet paper! When I saw the toilet paper stamp from the Costume Party stamp set that I used in episode 2 the idea came to me to build an outhouse with my Build-a-House die set! Because we all need cards themed around toilet paper and outhouses, right!!! I thought of it an fun way to bring humor into handmade cards.

So, let's take a look at what kind of cards a person makes with an outhouse. Yes, I did say cards with an "S" because I made 2! Two different outhouse cards.

I mean who doesn't need a laugh when they are sick?  I know this card would make me laugh!  Plus, there is a cute little emoji face when you open the door of the outhouse.

I used a lot of Lawn Fawn stamps and die sets for today's cards. This emoji character is a whip cream stamp from the Thanks a Latte stamp set. It's a versatile stamp!

The sentiment was one I thought up for this card and so I typed it up and printed it out on to card stock. But if someone wants to make this a stamp I wouldn't mind that at all.  And I am sure you can think of all kinds of sentiments that would work on this card.

I use the Simply Sentiments stamp set to finish off the inside of the card.

When I told my Mom that I wanted to make this card she said, Do you have a Santa stamp?  She gave me the idea for this next card. I researched it and there is merchandise out there with this phrase on it. So it is not an original idea. But so much fun for this card!

It's a winter scene of the last card. The stamped images are from the Ho-Ho-Holidays stamp set. Such a cute stamp set!

I hope I made you smile today!  It was a hoot making funny cards.

You can watch the making of these cards, and see how I turned the Build-a-House into an outhouse in this video.

Be sure to click over to YouTube and leave a comment on this video, letting me know which card is your favorite. You will then be entered to WIN one of the cards I make in this video. I will be giving away both cards, so there will be two winners this week!

Speaking of WINNERS!  The winner of last week's card is Candice Cubito!  Congrats, I will be in touch to get your address to send out your card!

You will find all the supplies I used to make today's cards listed and linked for you below. Affiliate links have been used. I do get a small percentage of the sale when you use and shop my links, at no cost to you!  Thank you so much for your continued support.

 

 

Thank you so much for stopping by! See you again soon!

Build-a-Treat House

I am back with Part 2 of Episode 2 featuring my die set of the month, Build-a-House! 

In part 2 I am making treat houses!  They are SO cute!  And easy to make!

Here you can see the card from part 1 of Episode 2, if you missed that you can find it here. And next to it the treat house, built with the Build-A-House die set and the Halloween Add On die set.  It's a box that holds 2 fun size candy bars, KitKat's in this case. I found some that have glow in the dark wrappers! 

I knew I wanted to make a few different color houses. I decorated them all the same, using the Tiny Halloween stamp and die set and the Costume Party Stamp and die set.

Two things I love to do to give these houses a halloween feel is to 1. add a dusting of black ink to the edges of the die cut pieces and 2. glue the die cut pieces to the house so that they are slightly crooked.

Now let's talk about the box that holds the treat.

The paper for the box measures 2-3/4" x 4".

Score the paper at 5/8" on both sides and at 1-1/2" on both ends.

Then you snip the small score lines on both sides to create flaps to glue the box together and sandwich it in between two die cut houses. This box fits two fun size KitKat bars exactly.  And the house then can stand up for a cute decoration too. There is room behind these houses for a bigger box if you want to put something different in these boxes. I think fun size Hershey bars would fit too.

I did not want to put too much work in to the back of the house, but you could add to it  as much as you like.

But it is the perfect place to add a sentiment and a hand written message if you like.

I used black glitter paper to accent my houses with dies from the Halloween Build-a-House add on die set. And I put the bat on the end of a strip of clear window sheet. So it looks like it is flying over the house.

For more fun I glued on the door so that it opens and stamped BOO from Tiny Halloween and put a bowl of candy from the Costume Party stamp set inside.

You can see the making of the Build-a-Treat Houses in this YouTube video.

Be sure to tune into my YouTube channel for more ideas with the Build-a-House die set. I will be bringing you a new episode every Tuesday in the month of October with this die set.

You can find all the products I used to make these houses listed and linked for you in the comments below. When you click and shop my links I do get a small percentage of the sale at NO cost to you. I appreciate your support so that I can continue to bring you fun new ideas on my blog and YouTube channel.

 

Build-a-House Episode 2

Hey there stamping friends!  Fall is underway and cooler temps are being enjoyed here in Idaho. And talk of costumes, pumpkin cookies, and parties being heard in my house. So, I was in the mood for a Trick-or-Treat card with the Build-a-House die set by Lawn Fawn.

In this episode I am making my first ever Reveal Wheel Card!  And I LOVE it!  Interactive, Shape and Shaker cards make me happy! So, let's take a look at this card and you tell me if it takes you back to your days of trick or treating.

In this scene I envisioned a typical American neighborhood with kids trick-or-treating. The mummy has his pumpkin bucket to fill with treats. And the dinosaur is thrilled that she got a FULL SIZED candy bar!  And you know this house has to be a good one to trick-or treat at, they have decked their house out for Halloween. They even have a fancy changing scene in the upstairs window. 

With a turn of the wheel the picture in the window changes.

This face is one that you can use on the pumpkin, instead of the one I used.  I love that the Costume Party stamp set gives you two faces to make you own Jack-O-Lantern.

All the images in the window are from the Tiny Halloween stamp set, except for the face above.  It's made to fit in the window, but can be used for so much more.  I used the little cat on the front steps of my house, he's adorable!

I did not stop there. I had to add a panel on the inside of this card because the front of the card is heavy with lots of layers.

I had to put this cutie on my card, isn't he adorable.  The sayings on this card are a mix of the Costume Party stamp set and Tiny Halloween.

You can see the making of this card in this video:

Be sure to click over and watch this on YouTube for a chance to win this card!  All you have to do is LIKE and leave a COMMENT there to be entered!

AND the WINNER of last week's card is..... Hope Jones! Congrats Hope!  I'll be in touch to get your card sent out to you right away.

All the products I have used have been listed and linked for you below. Thank you for your support, when you click and shop my links it helps to support my blog and YouTube channel, at no cost to you.

 

Thank you so much for stopping by, tune in tomorrow for the second part of Episode 2, the Trick or Treat Box!

 

Build-a-House Episode 1

Hello! Happy October! Happy World Card making week! 

I am kicking off a brand new Stamp Set of the Month series today!  And to shake things up a bit I am actually doing a DIE SET of the month for October!  And that die set is..... Build-a-House by Lawn Fawn.

This is a versatile die set because you can make so many different houses with this die set for so many occasions. Lawn Fawn has two sets of stamp and die sets that you can pair with this house to make a Halloween scene or a Christmas scene.  Today I am going to be showing you the Halloween Add on and the Tiny Halloween stamp set to turn this house die set into a Haunted House card and Sucker Holder. And throughout this month I will be showing you lots of ideas with this die set. As always there is a video for you to watch the making of these projects. If you click over to my YouTube channel to watch is make sure to give it a thumbs up and leave a comment to have a chance to WIN todays card and sucker holder!

Let's take a look at the haunted house projects. 

I started by ink blending a background with Distress Oxide inks; Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn and Black Soot. I LOVE a green sky for a halloween card!  For the grass I used Black Soot. It's super fun to switch the night sky and grass colors up. And I love how bright the moon is!  I just  a circle to mask off the moon before doing any ink blending. For a finishing touch to the ink blending I added a dusting of the black soot around the moon mask. This really gives the moon some dimension. Both the background and the grassy die cut were splattered with water from a distress sprayer for that amazing oxidized splatter looks. The background also got a splatter of Sparkle Silk for added shine.

All the elements for the die cut house are from the Build-a-House die set and the Halloween Add on die set. I LOVE all the possibilities when combining these two die sets and using different colors of card stock and ink.

The cute little stamped elements peeking out of the windows are all stamps from the Tiny Halloween stamp set. As well as the bats flying over the moon and the spooktacular sentiment.

The adorable ghosts are also from the Build-a-House Halloween add on die set. I love that there are two different sized ghosts. Die cutting them in this Pretty Amethyst color really gives them the feel that they are translucent and adds to the Halloween color scheme of this card.

I took advantage of the fact that I could have the front door open on my card and stamped "EEK" repeatedly on the inside of the door.

Now let's take a look at the coordinating treat holder.

I die cut two houses for this holder but only decorated the front.  You could go all out and make the back of the house decorated too.

I made the front window an actual window so you could see in and get a peek at the treat inside, which is a Caramel Apple pop.

I used a different set of eyes in the doors window than I did for the house, because there are three sets of eyes in the Tiny Halloween stamp set, so why not!

And on the inside of this door I added the word "boo".

There is a middle piece between the front and back houses that hold the sucker in place. It measures 1-7/8" x 3", scored at 1-7/8" & 2-1/4".  Punch a hole in the center scored area for the stick of the sucker to go through.

The shorted end gets glued to the back of the front house piece. So that it does not cover up the open window.  And the larger side gets glued to the back of the back house panel, giving it more strength since there is nothing else glued to it. Easy as that.

I finished it off with a bat flying over the house, attached to a small strip of window sheet.  To keep the houses closed at the top a used a small piece of thin Velcro.

And how about a bit off gingham ribbon around the sucker stick to top off the cuteness factor.

Now it is time to take a look at the video. DISCLAIMER: The first half of this video was originally recorded on my Facebook page as a LIVE demonstration. You will notice that the video goes in and out of focus as Facebook buffers my live video. Sorry for this quality issue. It is not how I normally do my videos. But I love sharing my creations LIVE with my facebook friends.

Be sure to click over to my YouTube channel to watch this video so that you can give it a thumbs up and comment, then you will be entered to win todays card and sucker holder too! The winner will be announced on next Tuesday's video!

Thank you so much for stopping by, see you again soon for another stamping creation!  All the supplies I used to make these projects are listed and linked for you below. I do make a small commission when you shop my affiliate links, at no cost to you. This allows me to keep bringing you fun projects like this. Thank you so much for your support, it mean a lot to me!!!

 

 

 

Tune in next week for Episode 2, a Reveal Wheel creation with the Build-a-House die set!

Fast Fringe

Hey there, it's Tuesday, that means time for another stamp set of the month share. Today I have Episode 4 in my Fringe Frenzy series! 

Today is jam pack with cool things! 

First up I have 3 tips to help you fringe FAST!

Second I have a hidden gift card pocket on the front of my card.

Third we are decorating the front of a gift bag with the card in a clear pocket.

You are going to want to check out the video for this one for sure. AND, when you do make sure you leave a comment over on my YouTube channel for a chance to win this project!

First let's talk about Fringe.

There is a lot of fringe on this card. But I have 3 tips on how you can fringe faster!

1. Use the Playful Lightweight paper from Concord & 9th and the Fringe Frenzy die set. Stack two layers of paper and die cut them at once. Since this paper is lightweight you can easily die cut two strips of fringe at once. That cuts your die cutting time in HALF!
2. If you are not going to die cut your fringe, use a tape runner that rolls easily and is strong. This is faster than using a double stick tape. NOTE: I do not recommend this if you will be die cutting your fringed piece.
3. Line up your fringe by lining up the bottom of the fringe with the top of the fringe on the piece you previously stuck down. The fringe frenzy kit does have a spacing guide. But if you are doing a piece like I did here and precision is not key this method is quick and easy. And works if you misplace or forget your guide.

I hope you found these tips helpful and know that you can make quick fringe for your projects.

Now let's check out the hidden gift card on the front of this card.

It's simple. The fringed panel (4-1/4" x 4-1/4") is a pocket. I adhered it to the front of the card with foam tape on three sides, leaving the top open. The insert that holds the gift card is 3-3/4" x 3-1/2". You will want your insert to fit the size of the pocket.  Measure the opening after applying foam tape to know how big to cut your insert.

Since this card ended up being taller than your standard A2 card I needed a creative solution to put this card into.

Take a look at the Gift Bag with Clear Card Pocket.

I modified a Card Cello Bag from Spellbinders/FSJ by cutting the top flap off and die cutting a notch in the top of the cello. It makes the perfect pocket for my card!

AND, it decorates this plain green gift bag that I repurposed very nicely.

I adhered a piece of Sweet Berry card stock that measured 6-1/4" x 4-3/4" to the green gift bag, covering up the previous decoration. This made a nice sturdy spot to adhere the cello bag too.

To give the cello bag some interest I stamped some images from the Toucan Paradise stamp set with White Staz On ink. I love how it looks.

Now I have an envelope that is a gift bag, it's like a two for one!

Really a three for one, because of the hidden gift card pocket!

I'd love for you to pop over to my YouTube channel and take a look at the making of these projects. Leave me a comment while you are there and you could WIN this project!  The winner will be announced on next week's video, Episode 5 on Tuesday.

 

Thank you so much for watching! 

I have listed and linked all the products I used below. Clicking and shopping my links means that you are helping to support my blog and YouTube channel at not cost to you, Thank you!

 

She's Wonderful

Hello there my stamping friends!

Today's post is about two of my favorite things.

1. Background stamps! I have a weakness for background stamps!  Especially if they are woodgrain, polkadot or any kind of plaid. And I love all variations of staple images; stripes, dots, hearts, stars, script, etc. I LOVE them all really. So turnabout background stamps are just about the coolest thing!  A background stamp that you can easily make multicolored!  If you have not done turnabout stamping before, stay tuned I am featuring it in this post and video. Specifically the Star Turnabout stamp set and coordinating die by Concord & 9th.

2. My second favorite thing I am featuring today, WONDER WOMAN!  A friend of mine came over the a load of stamp sets that I do not have and we had fun stamping, but that was it. I never actually got a card made.  One of the stamp sets that she brought was the She's Wonderful stamp set by Kindred Stamps. It's a super hero woman image that you can make look like Wonder Woman!!! And she has been my fave since I can remember! Since this....
But I do love the new Wonder Woman too!

So, let's get into these star background Wonder Woman inspired cards!

Such a cute image right!!!

You can see the stars in the background are stamped with 3 different colors and there are some die cut as well. Behind this panel I put a layer of Gold paper. So when you turn this card the gold shines through.

I also LOVE the sentiments in this stamp set, "fight like a girl". So many occasions could be made better with this sentiment on a card for a friend!

I colored the image in with Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers. You can see the making of this card in the video below.

Let's not forget about the inside of this card. 

This panel uses only the outside portion of the Star Turnabout stamp set. And features another great sentiment from the She's Wonderful stamp set.

Now card 2 with an ink blended background with the Star Turnabout on top.

Similar to the first card but with it's own special touches.  You can see how I got the star background on this card in the video below. Here are the four mediums I used to stamp the background; water, white pigment ink, salty ocean distress oxide ink, and clear pigment ink with gold embossing powder. I love that this background is more subtle with a pop of gold.

I did not forget about the inside of this card.

This background was created by using just the inner portion of the Star Turnabout stamp set.

So, which card is your favorite?  And if you are a Wonder Woman fan please let me know!

Here is the video showing you how I made both of these cards. If you have yet to do so, I'd love for you to subscribe to my YouTube channel I have about 2 new video's a week.

I have listed and linked all the supplies I used to make today's cards for you below. Affiliate links have been used, that just means that a small portion of your sale  goes back to the person who inspired your purchase, but at not cost to you. Thank you for clicking on shopping on the links of those to inspire you. I know if means a lot to me and it means I get to keep bringing you more fun videos like this one.

Kindred Stamps - She's Wonderful - $7.99

 

Thank you for stopping by, I'll be back again soon with some more stamping fun!

Fringe Frenzy - Episode 3

Hey there stamping friends, I am back with another Fringe Frenzy episode!

In Episode 3 I am using the Pinata Party stamp and die set again, to create a unicorn. I am also showing you how to make scalloped fringe with the Fringe Frenzy Kit. And, if you are in a rush and want a fringed look you can stamp faux fringe with the Pinata Party stamp set.

Each week in this series I am making a card and something cute to go with it. This time the something cute came first and the card was inspired by the gift box.

The gift box is the Gable Favor die from Spellbinders/FSJ. You can create this box with just one piece of 8-1/2" x 11"piece of paper!

I made the scalloped rainbow fringe for the background using the Fringe Frenzy die cut. To make scalloped fringe you will use two dies from the Fringe Frenzy die set. First, die cut the fringe piece from the lightweight paper that comes in the kit. Then, lay the scallop die on the fringed edge of this strip and die cut it again, giving your fringe a scalloped edge. I love it! 

The clouds are a great example of how you can use the dies you already have to create fringed elements.

The unicorn is die cut from glittered card stock, but you can make a fringed unicorn too! All the elements to finish this unicorn off are die cut with dies from the Pinata Party stamp set. I love that you can make a pinata or unicorn with this die set!

Now let's take a look at the coordinating gift card with hand made envelope.

I knew I wanted to make a mini shaker card, which would mean I would have very little of my fringe showing up on the frame if that is they way I went with the card. So, instead I used the fringe stamp from the Pinata Party stamp set for the background of my card.  This gave me the look I wanted and was quick and easy. I use that same stamp on my envelope. Playing with the Fringe Frenzy kit so much I realized that the lightweight paper was perfect for creating envelopes. And at 6" x 6" the perfect size for a 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" card.

I filled my shaker card with Diamond Dust, it is clear glass product similar to chunky glitter, but it actual cut glass so it has some weight to it. I love how it moves around in a shaker card.  The stamped and die cut sentiment are from the Fringe Frenzy Kit, it's so nice that this set has a banner die to cut out the long sentiments and I don't have to hunt for another die set to do this!  The ink colors I used for my faux fringe are all form Altenew, I linked all the colors for you below.

Now let's take a look at the video, the making of these projects. Be sure to click over to my YouTube channel, like a comment on this video there for a chance to win this card!

BTW - The winner of last week's give away is Cathy Arenzana!  Cathy, I will be in touch to get your address so I can get your Mystery Pack of Cards out in the mail to you!

Thank you so much for watching. If you have not done so already, I'd love for you to subscribe to my channel I come out with 2-3 video's a week!

I had so much fun making these unicorn projects and love that I get to share them with you.

Below I have listed and linked all the supplies I used to make today's projects. When you click and shop these links you are helping to support my blog and YouTube channel at no cost to you. THANK YOU!

 

 

M-n-M Envelope Purse and Lip Balm Tag

So, I bet you wont be surprised that I am bringing you another lip balm creation. Not sure what it is about lip balm in fun flavors that makes me so happy. But m-n-m flavored lip balm, I just couldn't help myself! I knew I wanted to pair the lip balm with the actual treat, in a package of some kind. And that's when the idea of an envelope purse came to me.

I am tickled with how they turned out!  Now let's take a closer look at how these are made.

Let's start with the M-n-M Envelope Purse.

You will need an envelope punch board or Score board with an Envelope maker attachment, like this one.

Start with a piece of 7-1/2" x 7-1/2" piece of card stock.

On an envelope score board;

Score one side at 2-3/4" & 2-1/2"

Rotate to the next side of the paper, score this side at: 4-3/4" & 4-1/2"

Rotate to the next side of the paper and repeat, scoring this side at 2-3/4" & 2-1/2", rotate and scoring the last side at 4-3/4" and 4-1/2".

Notch out the overlapping corners with a punch or scissors.  Corner round all 4 points of the envelope.

Die cut a window in the front of the envelope before putting the envelope together. You will need a large die cut machine to do this, like the Platinum machine by Spellbinders, which can die cut an 8-1/2" x 11" piece of paper. I used a die from the Special Day Tag die set by Spellbinders/FSJ.

You will want to cut slits in the space between the two scored lines at the top of the envelope to insert the ribbon handle. Secure these down with double stick tape. I used velcro to keep my envelope closed.

The tag base is a modified version of a tag from the Special Day Tag die set.  In the video I show you how to alter this tag and put it together using the Lip Balm Shaker Pouch, Lip Balm Window dies and the Essential Sentiment Rip Strip Die set, all by My Favorite Things. It makes me giddy that MFT stamps has all these products for Lip Balm creations. Included a stamp set, Sending Smooches, that I used on these envelope purses.

Take a look at the video to see how I made these envelope purses and lip balm tags.

Which envelope purse is your favorite? Do you have a favorite M-n-M flavor?  Leave a comment below and let me know, I love to connect with new crafty friends!

Thank you for taking time to stop by and visit me!  I hope you are inspired to make cute things and when you do I'd love for you to share them with me!

Below I have listed and linked the products I used to make these cute projects. Affiliate links were used, which means you get to support the people who inspire you by clicking and shopping links on the blog and videos you love. And at no cost to you the creator that inspired you gets a small percentage of the sale, to keep bringing you new ideas and creations. It means a lot when you are able to use our links to show your support!

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trick Or Treat Die Cut Bags

Hello my stamping friends, welcome back to my blog and a BLOG HOP with Inky Stamper. Today I am using the Mini Double Bow by Inky Stamper and participating in a Blog Hop. All the projects in the hop feature product from the Inky Stamper line. AND, who's doesn't love a BLOG HOP with a give away!  All you need to do is leave a comment right here on this blog post. On Sunday 9/8/16 I will draw out two names and you will each win the Inky Greetings stamp set!

Now let's take a look at the die cut Trick or Treat bags I made.

This bag is such a great size. It is called the Card Carrier die because it can fit A2 sized cards.

The spider web die cuts a window into the gift bag. So you can see the fun treat on the inside!

On a sad note, I did not realize that this die set has been retired. So, below I have linked a similar die that could be used as I have used this one here.

The bow at the top of the gift bag is the Mini Double Bow from Inky Stamper. I LOVE that this die is a one piece die and I do not have a lot of small dies that I could easily loose. And I knew this little bow would look great on my favorite die cut bag.

I used the bow to die on the twine that hold the spider and tag.

The die cut pumpkins are from the Spooksville die set. I have used this die set so much and below you can see it on the other two Trick or Treat bags I made .

Isn't that Mini Double bow so cute in this Electric Lime!  The bats are also from the Spooksville die set.

That house! What a fun die, yes, also from the same die set.

You can watch how I made these bags in the video below.

And now you will want to follow along on the blog hop to see all the other cute things made with products by Inky Stamper. But before you go be sure to leave a comment for your chance to win one of two Inky Greetings stamp sets that I get to give away!

Chelsea Comer

Kim Hutchinson

Jenn Gross

Erica Thompson

 

Stephanie Rogers

Carrie Rhoades --- you are here

Jen Carter

 

Below you will find all the products used in today's projects:

Mini Double Bow Die by Inky Stamper

 

Spider Web Die (similar to the one used in these projects)

 

 

 

 

Thank you so much for stopping by!

2 Glimmer Hot Foil Plate 2 Foils 1 Card

I am back with another Christmas card using a background from my BEST GLIMMER HOT FOIL PLATE video.

I paired up a Gel Press Print and the Scattered Dot Glimmer Hot Foil plate with Aura foil to create this background. My goal was to use another Glimmer Hot Foil plate for this card, the Merry Christmas Tree Glimmer Plate. This plate set was designed by Sharyn Sowell. I once saw a video of how she creates/designs her dies. It was amazing. She cuts them from paper with scissors. Like a very intricate snowflake. I was in awe and knew, based on that video that I wanted to own some of her dies or Glimmer Plates. They are works of art truly. You can watch the video that hooked me right HERE.

Now let's take a look at the card for today.

You wouldn't know it to look at this card, but it too a lot to get it done. It was one of those cards where everything I tried did not work.

Watch the video to see what I mean and let me know if this has ever happened to you.

I am glad a stuck with it and ended up with a card that I like.

I love when you turn this card in the light you get the waves of rainbow over the background and the tree goes from blue to silver. I really do have a lot of fun with that Glimmer machine!

Did you catch the last video I did with another background from the BEST GLIMMER HOT FOIL PLATE video?  You can watch that one HERE and tune in next week for a Halloween card with the background that I double foiled over a Gel Press Print.

Making Christmas cards this early in the year gives me mixed emotions. I am sad to let summer go but I am looking foward to fall. I love fall, it just seems to go so fast and then it's winter and then Christmas and I am never as ready as I want to be. So now I am happy that I am one Christmas card closer to being ready. See, I am all over the place!  How about you, do you like making Christmas cards in summer?

Below I have listed and linked all the things I used to make today's card. Thank you for your support, when you shop these links you are helping to support this blog and my YouTube channel at no cost to you.

 

Thank you so much for taking time out of you day to visit my blog. It means so much to me to get to share my creations with you. If you have any questions I am here to help!

 

Fringe Frenzy - Episode 1

Hey there stamping friends. I hope you had a great Labor Day weekend!  Mine was mostly good. Time with friends was great, but a sick kiddo, not so much.

I am happy to be welcoming September right now. I think I am looking forward to fall. I love this season. But it always seems so short and then my least fave, winter. Good thing I have something I love to do inside, right! 

Also, being the start of a new month means I am introducing my new stamp set of the month. This month my stamp set of the month is a bundle of stamps, dies and paper. It's the Fringe Frenzy kit by Concord & 9th. It has all the things, fun images, sentiments, coordinating dies, colorful papers. The awesome part is that there is a die that cuts the light weight colorful paper into fringe!  I have so many fun ideas to share with you this month. So tune in ever Tuesday this month for an new post, new video and new ideas!

This month I will be making a card and a little something to go with it. ALL WITH FRINGE, yay!

This is a birthday ensemble. A card and a frame piece that would be great gift. I also think this framed piece would be great to set out when it's one of your family members birthday's. Like at the breakfast table or in their room to wake up to. Just a little something to make the day a bit more special.This frame is double sided. You can see the backside below.

I used fringe in three ways in these projects.

First I did a peek through window with the fringe behind to create the cake on the card.

Did you notice the background?  I used the Sprinkles turnabout stamp to create this background, only using two colors of ink, white and Velvet by Altenew.

I also did some simple coloring with Copic Markers.

Candles: R35, RV14, Y00

Cake Stand: B00, B02

Second I fringed a piece of paper and then die cut it with the YAY die.

I stamped another Sprinkle background to go inside this Ikea Tolsby frame.  The stamped cake and sentiments are on outside of the frame, adhered to a window sheet that comes with the frame.  The cake is colored in with the same Copic markers I used on the card (listed above). I love that I can fringe a cake or stamp and color one too!

Third I used a piece of fringe for the tissue paper in the gift bag, on the back side of the frame.

You use the same stamp for the cake and the gift bag. Then you stamp the other images in the set to turn it either into a bag or a cake. I also used the streamer stamp to decorate my gift bag. I colored them in with my copics and then outlined it with a Stardust Gelly Roll pen.

The CUTE tag and bow were die cut with the Fringe Frenzy Die set. And the heart stamped on the tag is from the Fringe Frenzy stamp set. I really is a versatile stamp set. I used the largest sentiment on this side of the frame and inked it with Velvet ink on the top and Coral Berry on the bottom to get an ombre look.

And those super cute hearts area Red Hots from Honey Bee Stamps.I am in LOVE with them.

You can see the making of these projects in this video here:

REMEMBER: You can win the card in today's video, just click over to my YouTube channel and leave a comment, you will then be entered to win! 

The winner of last weeks card is announced in this video, be sure to check that out too!

Tune back in next Tuesday for more ideas with this kit.

Below I have listed and linked all the things I used to make this card. Did you know that clicking an shopping links in blog posts and video's that inspire you helps to support that crafter at no cost to you. So when you feel inspired by a project, support that person by clicking and shopping their links. If I am one of those people I thank you so very much for your support, it means so much to me!

 

If you don't live by an Ikea, like me, you can find the Tolsby Frames on amazon, HERE. Thank you so much for spending some time with me today.

THE BEST Glimmer Hot Foil Plate and a card!

Hey there stamping friends. Have you jumped on the Glimmer Hot Foil wagaon?  I did and I'm not sorry!  I'm having so much fun with it I thought I would share with you the BEST Glimmer Hot Foil plate out there. Okay, in my opinion. If you follow me or know you then you already know that I love backgrounds. I love background stamps and making my own backgrounds from all kinds of media. So, it will then come as no surprise to you that the BEST Glimmer Hot Foil plate, I my FAVORITE Glimmer Hot Foil plate is a background plate. Scattered Dots is the BEST Hot Foil plate.

In this video I am going to show you 5 ways to use it. Then I am going to share a card made with one of these background and a video of the making of that card. So much fun on the blog today!

Tell me, is this not the best Glimmer Hot Foil plate??? 

For my first card using one of the backgrounds from this video I am going with the green dots on green paper. Perfect for a Christmas card!

I used the new Spellbinders die set, Santa's Workshop for this card. What a fun stamp set!  I love the dome, it's a fresh new way to make a scene. This card here resembles a snowglobe. I added glaze and sparkle cuts glitter to give it a snowglobe feel. 

I love how the light hits the scattered dots in the background as well as the sparkle cuts glitter on my glass dome.

You can watch the making of this card in this video here:

Stay tuned, I will be back very soon with card 2 with another Scattered Dots background.

Below I have listed and linked all the supplies I have used to make this card.  When you click and shop these links you are helping to support my blog and YouTube channel at no cost to you, thank you for your support!  It means so much to me!

 

 

EASY Gel Press Prints for Card Making

I am excited for today's video, it combines one of my favorite techniques with my August Stamp Set of the Month.  My August Stamp set of the Month is Sunflower Daisy by Altenew.  I love making my own backgrounds and for todays backgroud and the techinques I am going to be showing you is Gel Press Printing!

You will want to check out the video first to see how I use the Gel Press to make some distress and layered backgrounds. And then I will make a card with a Gel Press background.

Thank you so much for watching, don't forget to click over to the video on YouTube and comment on the video for a chance to win this card.  Now let's take a look at the card closer.

What I love about the Gel Press backgrounds is that it has so much depth and texture and interest. No two prints are alike, so even if you repeat what you did before you will always get variations making for a one of a kind background. 

The background helps to support the amazing blooms stamped from the Sunflower Daisy stamp set. Look closely and you can see all the detail in these flowers.  That is because this stamp set is a layering set. You stamp 4 images over the top of each other to create the large flower. Isn't it amazing?  I love how these flowers look.

These flowers were stamped with Altenew inks. Their ink pads are sold in sets of 4, so I know when I grab the Warm and Cozy set of Orange inks they are going to layer together perfectly. That makes me so happy. I did how ever add a brown layer (Milk Chocolate ink) to each of the flowers to give them more of a fall feel.

The large Grateful sentiment is from HoneyBee Stamps, the set is also called "Grateful".  I love it combined with the smaller sentiment on this card.

Each week I have taken on the challenge of adding something to the inside of the card. This week was no exception.

Thank you so much for stopping by. Be sure to come back next week for my September Stamp Set of the Month reveal. And another set of videos with lots of fun ideas.

Below I have listed and linked all the products I used to make this card. When you click on my links you are helping to support this blog and you YouTube channel at no cost to you. THANK YOU, I appreciate you!

 

 

Using the Sunflower Daisy Stencil to make 4 cards

Hello there, I am back today with part 3 of my Sunflower Daisy series!  If you missed Part 1 or Part 2 I have linked them here for you. Every Monday in the month of August I am sharing creations using my pick for Stamp Set of the Month, Altenew's Sunflower Daisy. I was blown away at the realistic look of the flowers and leaves in this set and just had to play with it.

For today's cards I am playing with the coordinating stencil. You can get the stamp set, die set and stencil set in a bundle, which is what I purchased. Mostly because the stencil set comes with masks!  Check out the masks in action in last week's video if you missed it.

I used the stencil with the Altenew inks, Rose Petal. This is a set of four pink colors that Altenew has grouped together, so I know they are going to layer together and be beautiful.  I made a stenciled background with three of the colors from this set; Rose Quartz, Puffy Heart and Purple Wine. I stenciled the smaller flower with one color and filled an entire piece of card stock that measured 4" x 5-1/2". Then I took the second more detailed coordinating stamp and stamped that over the top of the stenciled flowers in the same ink color. I repeated this with the other two colors, creating 3 backgrounds.

Then I took my three backgrounds and cut them into strips, measuring 1-3/4" x 4".  I was then able to create 4 cards using the three backgrounds that I made.

I used the Elegant Occasions Glimmer Hot Foil plate set and Aurora foil to add the Thank You Sentiment. I did have some over foiling with this set and I am not sure why, that happens sometimes and you can use a sanding eraser to remove some of that but I had a hard time getting it off of the stamped backgrounds. So I just went with this I felt it added to the botanical feel of this card.

I love the iridescent shine of a Hot Foiled image!  I also added a stamped sentiment using one of the greetings from the Sunflower Daisy stamp set.

Speaking of the Sunflower Daisy stamp set, the star of this card has to be the large stamped flower. The layering of the four images in four coordinating ink colors is amazing!

For the center of the flower I used the three lightest colors from the Delectable Delights ink collection, also from Altenew. The leaves were stamped with the three lightest inks from the Tropical Forest ink collection. I LOVE these greens, so bright and vibrant but still earthy.

Now let's take a look at the other three cards I made using the remaining background strips.

For this card I reversed the order of the strips, putting the lightest at the top and moving the flower to the top of the card. The look that you get when ink blending the base of the flower in the backgrounds and then stamping the top layer with the same color of ink is much different than stamping the base image with a light color of ink and then stamping the second detailed image over that with a darker ink. Which makes excellent backgrounds.  If you like the idea of using your focal images to create backgrounds you will want to check out last week's creation in this video.

For my next card I foiled the sentiment on the lightest strip with pink foil.

I love the placement of the flower on this card as well. There where so many options when creating these 4 cards with very similar layouts. I highly recommend creatins more than one card with the same supplies. It gets the creative juices flowing and you already have all the supplies out so it makes it easy to create.

This last card is so different because I only had 1/4" strips left. So I used one here as an accent above my embossed panel. And used pink foil for my sentiment.

I LOVE this flower images, just look at how beautiful it stamps. If you have yet to try one of Altenew's stamp layering sets, I suggest this one. It is more forgiving than some other layering stamps if you do not get it lined up exactly, ask me how I know. Just look closely at this image and you can see one side I did not get lined up. And if you can not find it, then I proved my point I guess. hehe.

You can watch the making of these cards in the video below. AND, if you go over to my YouTube channel and you LIKE and COMMENT on this video, you will be entered to WIN one of these cards!!! The winner of last week's card is Doreen Nelson! Congrats Doreen, I will be in touch and get your card out to you right away!

 

All the products I used to make today's cards have been listed and linked for you below. Shopping my links helps to support this blog and YouTube channel at no cost to you, I thank you!

 

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