Birthday Wishes

 

Love this new stencil/die/stamp bundle from Concord and 9th called Cottage Garden. I created this fun shaker card using the stencil and dies. The frame is from PinkFresh and the sentiment is by Taylored Expressions.

After completing the stenciling, I die cut the frame from the center and added clear packaging over it to hold my sequins and taped the edges to the back.  Then I adhered the remainder of my stenciling to a card base and popped up the center with adhesive foam.

I also die cut the flower using the C9 die set and added it to the front of my shaker.  The sentiment completes the card.

Until next time,

Celebrate You

 This birthday card combines several different companies for a fun mash-up. The flowers are by Altenew and I die cut the background of the flowers out of velum and colored with Copic markers. Then the flower outline was adhered on top of the velum. 

The background paper is by Honey Bee Stamps and all of the sentiments are from Taylored Expressions.

Until next time,

Just Because

 

It's been a while since I've posted on my blog. I have been adding some of my projects to my Facebook page and to Instagram.  I've been creating, just not posting 😊

I combined several different companies to create this card.  The sentiment is from Taylored Expressions, the fruit is a stamp and die set from LDRS (Little Darling Rubber Stamps) and the background is an embossing folder from Altenew.

I'll be back soon with more projects. Some are clean and simple and some are a bit more complex.

Until next time, 

Read with Dandelia {Fairy Stampers}

Hey everyone, today it is my turn to share a project with the Fairy Stamper Hugs Facebook group. For today's project I used the following Fairy Hugs products and you can find all of these at Fairy Stamper: 

Dandelia - FSH-102

Fairy Hugs Glitter - Arctic

Fairy Scapes - Cliff View background paper

For this fun bookmark, I die cut the preprinted cardstock using a Taylored Expressions die (Banner Stacklets 2) and then stamped Dandelia in the center. I used one of the smaller nesting dies, outlined it with a glue pen, and then added Artic giltter to highlight the shape.

The sentiment is an old Die-Versions font die set called Marker Micro. I love all those font dies that they sold. You can still find them arond every now and then.

The ribbon for the bookmark was accented with two small tassels that were created using the Concord & 9th tassel die from the Everyday Purse Buillder die set. Touches of glitter were also added to the edges.

Gel pens were used to add color and accents to the stamped image.

We'd love for you to join us in the Fairy Stamper Hugs Facebook group for lots of amazing inspiration from both the Design Team as well as the amazing projects shared by our members. Once you're there,  join in on the Fairy Stamper challenge every other Thursady for a chance to win a $15 gift code to Fairy Stamper.

Until next time,

Fairy Hugs/The Craft Store (formally Hochanda TV) - April

Today I'm sharing samples created for the Fairy Hugs April New Release. There are 22 new designs and they are making their debut on Hochanda Craft TV today. You can catch the shows any time during the next 60 days.

Tree Condo
Skunks - FSH-120
Raccoons - FSH-119
Rocks - FSH-116
Flower Vine - FSH-121
Ducks - FSH-118
Grass - FSH-114
Pond - FSH-117
Fairy Hugs Glitter - Pixie Dust

Angela - FSH-111

April
Pine Branch - FSH-115
Raindrops - FSH-101
Dotted Mushrooms - FSH-112
Whimsical Flowers - FSH-113
Grass - FSH-114

Zippy - FSH-104
Condo Dwellers2 - FSH-108
Fairy Wind - FSH-103
Fairy Hugs Stencil - Woody

Dandelia - FSH-102
Fairy Hugs Glitter - Arctic

Elaina 
Fairy Hugs Stencil - Woody
(clear acetate floating frame - shown on top of black cardstock)

Elaina 
Fairy Hugs Stencil - Woody
(clear acetate floating frame - shown on top of woodgrain cardstock)

Estrella - FSH-105
Fairy Gate
Whimsical Flowers - FSH-113
Grass - FSH-114
Wooden Walkway - FSH-066

Lila and Robin (Lila) - FSH-110
Moon Dust - FSH-106
Magically Made By
Fairy Hugs Glitter - Pearl
Fairy Hugs Glitter - Bumblebee

Lila and Robin (Robin) - FSH-110
Pond - FSH-117

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Until next time....

Christmas Bookmark {Lavinia World # 11}

Hey everyone! Today I'd like to share my newest project for Lavinia World Challenges #11.  It's a Christmas card that has a removable bookmark for future use.

I used the following Lavinia stamps from Lavinia World:

Three Kings

Christmas Words

I began by stamping the Christmas Words stamp onto textured cardstock with VersaMark ink.  Because of the texture in the paper, I find it necessary to use a stamp positioner so I can stamp the image multiple times for complete coverage.  After I was happy with the coverage, I heat embossed the words with gold embossing powder.

Using the stamp positioner once again, I stamped the Three Kings multiple times with VersaFine Clair ink.  I then heat set this image with Clear embossing powder.

I die cut my focal point using a Taylored Expressions die (Banner Stacklets 2) to create my bookmark.  I punched a small hole at the top and then added gold cording.  I unraveled the ends to create the tassel.

The next layer is actually a soft gold, which compliments the gold wording quite well.  Unfortunately, it didn't photograph very well.  The bookmark is adhered to this layer with removable double sided tape.

I used a deckle trimmer to trim the sides of both this layer and the dark blue card base. 

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The Lavinia World Challenges runs bi-weekly, so you have until Oct 21 to join in on the fun and have a chance to win a $15 gift certificate to Lavinia World.  The theme is Anything Goes using rubber or clear stamps (sorry, no digis).

Love Tag {Scrapy Land #120}

Happy Wednesday!  A new Scrapy Land Challenge begins today.  We've switched things up a bit and now the random winner will receive a $15 gift certificate to go shopping at Scrapy Land.  The Top Three and Honorable Mention winners will still be chosen by the Designers.

Today's project uses the following dies:

Sue Wilson Designs: Finishing Touches-Delicate Daisies-Complete Petals

Sue Wilson Designs: Spring Foliage

Sizzix: Tim Holtz  Shadow Script #1

Taylored Expressions: Tag Stacklets 1 (any of these would work as well)

After die cutting from various patterned card stocks, assembly was quick and easy.  I added faux stitching around each of the layers and then adhered everything together.

Now it's your turn to join in on the fun.  You have until Sunday, Sept 1 to upload your Anything Goes using any brand of die that Scrapy Land sells to our Scrapy Land Challenge #120.  Be sure to check out the amazing inspiration from the rest of the design team while you're there!

Love You {Scrapy Land #107}

It's Wednesday and time for a brand new Scrapy Land Challenge.  The theme is always anything goes as long as you use at least one brand of die that Scrapy Land sells and there are two winners for each challenge.  You can visit the Scrapy Land Challenge blog for all the details. 

Today's card combines lots of digital elements with my die cuts. The dies used for this card were:
Sue Wilson Designs: Shadow Box Collection - Stitched Square Peg Board
Frantic Stamper: Accessory Words #3
Taylored Expressions: Palm Tree (any of these would work as well)

The digi elements used were Tiddly Inks: Be Cool and Love Each Other Penguins and several Kathy Winters Designs (blue digi papers, sun, background palm tree, sandy island) that I've had for years.

To start out, I created the beach scene using all the digi elements using Word.  You can layer the elements and as long as your focal point is a .png (transparent background) and not a .jpeg (white background), you're good to go.  After printing out my scene, I colored the penguins Copic markers.  I also colored my sentiment (Frantic Stamper) with Copics and gave the letters an ombre effect.

All the layers were die cut using the Sue Wilson peg board die set.  I love how one of the dies actually cuts out all those little holes as well as the stitching around each layer.

I cut the front palm tree from white cardstock and then colored it with Copics.  There is also a stamp set that coordinates with this die, but I didn't use it.  I just free handed the details on the palm tree.

Now it's your turn to play along with the latest Scrapy Land Challenge.  You have until Feb 17 and it can be anything from CAS to altered art, mixed media, scrapbooking, you name it.  Just be sure to use at least one brand of die that Scrapy Land sells.  We can't wait to see what you create!

Gumball Shaker card {Scrapy Land #95}

Hey everyone!  Happy August!  It's Wednesday and that means it's time for Scrapy Land Challenge #95.  The theme is always Anything Goes using any brand of die that Scrapy Land sells.

That means there are only FIVE more to go before we hit the Big 100th Challenge on Oct 17!  

(We've got lots of great surprises to help celebrate our 100th!! Mark your calendars now!) 

For today's challenge, I created an interactive shaker card featuring the following dies:

Queen & Co. - Bubblegum Shaker kit

Taylored Expressions - Banner Stacklets 2 (here are some other options)

Sizzix - Banners 3 (here are other options)

Tutti Designs  - Scalloped Stitched Nesting Circles

To start out, I die cut the gum ball machine from white cardstock and then added a couple layers of glittered embossing powder.  I wanted it extra thick for more dimension.

The pink banner was die cut using the Sizzix banners.  The sentiment banner uses the Taylored Expressions dies and the circle was die cut using the Tutti Dies.  Spectrum Noir Sparkle markers gives the edges of both banners a little extra bling.

Included in the kit are tons of little gum balls.  So you can make lots of projects with this kit.

The sentiment, which is part of the shaker kit, was stamped onto a piece of pink patterned paper using Versafine Claire ink (Twilight) and was heat embossed with Clear embossing powder.  (If you haven't tried this new ink from Tsukineko, you really should.  It's a pigment ink that dries quickly to the touch, but can still be embossed with your favorite embossing powder.  More colors are now on my wish list!)

I had so much fun putting this card together that I created another one.  I used all the same elements except I decided not to do a shaker card.  Instead, I glued the gum balls down in place. I stamped my sentiment with Memento Ink (Cantaloupe) onto the negative portion when you die cut the globe.  Then I added Versamark over the entire piece, sprinkled a little iridescent glitter on top, and heat set it.  I adhered everything together and then added the gum drops.

Now it's your turn to join in on the fun.  You have until August 12 to upload your project to the Scrapy Land Challenge.  We can't wait to see what you create!

Purr-fect Day {Scrapy Land Challenge #83}

It's the first Wednesday of the month and time for a new Scrapy Land Challenge. The theme is Anything Goes using any brand of die that Scrapy Land sells.

My card today is an interactive card and used the following dies:
Lawn Fawn: Push Here
Lawn Fawn: Push Here coordinating stamp set
Art Impressions: Slider Frame die (and coordinating stamp set)
Die-Versions: I Wish You Express Edge
Die-Versions: Happy Sweet Wordlet
Die-Versions: Birthday Sweet Wordlet
Tattered Lace: Cuddly Icons
Taylored Expressions: Banner Stacklets 2

To start out, I die cut the Slider frame from patterned cardstock  and adhered it to the stamped image.  The Taylored Expressions Banner Stacklet was use to die cut the revealing strip of paper.  I used an old EK Success pinch (Scallop punch) for my opening.  A loop of ribbon was attached to the end with small staples.

The "Pull Here" was stamped and then die cut and adhered to the front of the slider frame with dimensional tape.

inside

For the inside of the card, I die cut the Express Edge twice to give it a bit of a shadow.  The paw print is part of the Tattered Lace die set and cuts out the entire paw.

Now it's your turn to join us.  You have until Feb 18 to upload your projects.  Two winners are selected, a random winner and one chosen by the Design Team.

The new Design Team was also announced today.  So be sure to stop by and give them some love too :-).

Industrial Chic Birthday {Scrapy land Challenge #82}

It's time for a new Scrapy Land Challenge.  The theme is always Anything Goes using any brand of die that Scrapy Land sells.

I also wanted to let everyone know that Scrapy Land is having a Design Team Call!!  If you're interested in being a part of this fun group, you can check out the details here: DT CALL.

For this week's challenge, I needed a masculine birthday card and I wanted to try creating a faux rust look.  So the two ideas came together in this birthday card.

I started out by die cutting the Sue Wilson Designs Industrial Chic Background die from white cardstock.  I've seen various tutorials on how to create "rust" using acrylic paints, but I wanted to try and do it with ink pads.  I brought out a few of my Memento ink pads (Rich Cocoa, Potter's Clay, and Desert Sand).  I began with the Rich Cocoa using the direct-to-paper method.  Next I added spots of Potter's Clay.  I kept going back and forth between the Rich Cocoa and the Potter's Clay until most of the white cardstock was covered.  As a final touch, I blended everything together with the Desert Sand.

I used the same process on another piece on another piece of white cardstock and then die cut the Sprockets from Taylored Expressions.  Here are some other options as well.

In order to give the "rust spots" the dimension that it would have in real life, I added some glue to various areas and then covered it with ground cinnamon (just as I would if it were embossing powder or glitter).  I placed the excess cinnamon back in my newly designated "cinnamon craft jar" for future use.  Not only did it give the added texture I was looking for, it smelled pretty good too. 😃

The sentiment is a Tonic Studios die (Retro Birthday).  It was die cut from the same cream colored cardstock as the card base. Other birthday options are here.

Now it's your turn to play along with us.  You have until Feb 4 to join in on the fun and have a chance to win one of two $10 gift certificates to Scrapy Land.

Don't forget about the Scrapy Land DT Call.  The Call closes on Jan 28, 2018.

Hey Y'all {Scrapy Land #79}

It's Wednesday and that means it's time for a new Scrapy Land Challenge.  The theme is always Anything Goes using any brand of die that Scrapy Land sells.

I felt like making something other than a holiday card today (although I'm still behind on making my Christmas cards 😮).  Today's card is definitely bright in person and it makes me smile every time I look at it.

The following dies were used to create this card:

Cheery Lynn Designs: 3D Rooster

Frantic Stamper: Hey Y'all

Taylored Expressions: Ray of Sunshine cutting plate

Sue Wilson Designs: Noble dies - Ornate Pierced Rectangles

I started off by die cutting the rooster from white cardstock and coloring him with Copic markers.  I die cut him a second time from black cardstock to use as a shadow.  I love how his feathers fluff up for a great 3D look.



Next came the sunny background.  I wanted this to be dimensional as well.  After die cutting from white cardstock, I flipped it over and taped the center and the edges of the rays near the center so that they wouldn't lift out.  Next I applied Distress Inks and Oxides (Fired Brick, Fossilized Amber, Spiced Marmalade) to the front until I was happy with the results.  To get the dimension on the individual rays, I added pop dots in various depths to back of each ray.  That way, some of the rays were higher than others.  The card base was die cut using the Sue Wilson die.

This was a pretty quick and easy card to make and I was quite happy with the results.

Now it's your turn to join us.  You have until December 17 to play along in the Scrapy Land Challenge.  There are two winners, a random winner and a winner chosen by the Design Team.  Each winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to go shopping at Scrapy Land.