I thought I would celebrate by creating a hot cocoa card!
Have you ever had trouble with your embossing powder? I have read that after some time, some powders can go bad. Have you experienced this? I used my go-to white embossing powder, but I did not like how it embossed. It looked bubbly and didn’t melt well. I tried embossing again and had the same result. So I ended up re-stamping and embossing with a brand new powder. I liked the results much better! I think it’s time for me to get rid of that older powder
For my card, I used the following products:
~My Favorite Things Hug in a Mug stamp set for the sentiment
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My card features a bunch of products from super sponsor Newton’s Nook Designs. They have several coffee/tea themed sets that worked perfectly for my design.
I colored the images with Copic Markers and Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend Markers. The nose on the kitty is colored with a Sakura Black Glaze pen. The sentiment is stamped in GinaK Dark Chocolate ink and the steam is third generation stamping also in Dark Chocolate ink. I added foam tape to the back of the red mug to add dimension.
I hope this inspires you to create your own caffeinated project for Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!
It’s that time again. Time for another awesome release from Simon Says Stamp!
I was fortunate to receive the adorable Wintertime Critters stamp set to create with. I decided to use the same layout for all my cards, just stepping it up a bit each time. There are several cute images and lots of holiday sentiments in this set for your cardmaking. The images are fun to color and you can create a card quickly with them. Dies are available as well.
Card #1:
For this card, I stamped the dog image and colored him with Copic Markers. I colored the nose and dotted the eyes with a Sakua Black Glaze pen. I also used a white gel pen to fill in the snow flakes. Then, I die cut a red panel using Lawn Fawn’s Outside In Stitched Square stackable dies. But you could use any stitched square to acheive a similiar look. I stamped the sentiment onto the red panel and added foam tape to the back for dimension. I adhered the red panel to the white panel and added it to a top folding A2 card base.
Card #2:
For this card, I did some very simple Copic Coloring and once again colored the nose with the Black Glaze pen. This card was made exactly like the previous card, except I added some Trinity Stamp clay snowflake sprinkles to add some texture to the card.
Card #3:
I stepped up my final card by adding some sparkle to the background. To achieve this, I stamped the Simon Says Stamp Star cling stamp with embossing ink and sprinkled on Ranger embossing powder. I used my heat tool to melt the powder and I love the shine this added to my card. This little piggy likes the glitter too!
Three cards – one layout – stepped up a bit each time.
Which one is your favorite?
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Coffee beans are technically seeds. We call them beans because they resemble legumes.
There are two main types of coffee: Arabica and Robusta.
Only two U.S. states produce coffee: Hawaii and California.
Coffee drinkers tend to live longer. Research shows moderate consumption (3-4 cups a day) leads to a longer life , plus a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and Parkinson’s, according to Harvard Health Publishing.
So I guess we need to drink up!
My card today features the following products:
~Simon Says Stamp Coffee Friends clear stamp and die set colored with the following Copic Markers: BG78, BG18, BG72, BG0000, E74, E77, and E27)
~Tim Holtz Ideaology Snarky Small Talk stickers
~Catherine Pooler Macciato Ink
~A Colorful Life Designs Coffee Stream stencil
~Neenah Desert Storm card stock splattered with white acrylic paint and Walnut Stain Distress Ink
Thanks for stopping by! Now go grab another cup of joe and be sure to check out the Coffee Loving Cardmakers Blog. There’s an awesome blog hop in honor of National Coffee Day and there is lots of amazing inspiration and prizes!
It is time once again for a new release from Simon Says Stamp. I feel like I say this all of the time, but this release is so fun!
I had the opportunity to create with the adorable “Right Stuff” stamp set.
For my first project, I created a fun, pop up, bridge card.
This was my first time creating one, but I was inspired by a video from Jennifer McGuire.
To create my card, I started with a piece of 110# card stock that measured 5 1/2″ x 10 3/4″. To acheive the pop up effect, I scored my card stock at 1 1/4″, 2 1/4″ and 3 1/4″. Then, I turned the card stock 180 degrees, and added score lines in the same spots. Next, I accordian folded (or zig-zag folded) on the score lines. Using a bone folder is very beneficial to acheive the crisp folds. Once folded, the card measures 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ and will fit in a standard A2 envelope.
I cut some standard, notebook paper to fit on the flaps and also on the inside panel. I cut them just a bit smaller to fit in each section. You could cut the two outside pieces to fit exactly and they would be 1 1/4″ x 5 1/2″. Next, I stamped the sentiment on the notebook paper that will be going on the inside panel. Then, I adhered all of the notebook paper and made sure the lines lined up.
I stamped two of the pencil images and colored them with Copic markers. These are the colors I used: RV23, RV21, RV01, E11, E33, C1, C3, C5,Y02, Y08, and Y19.
I fussy cut the pencil strips (I did not have the coordinating dies at the time) and decided on the placement of them. I used my trimmer to cut them to fit my card and adhered them to the card base.
Bridge cards are fun and easy to create and the recipient can display it easily as well. I plan to give this card to one of my teacher collegues.
Project #2:
I created a colorful bookmark for my second project.
I started by cutting 2 pieces of 110# white card stock to 2″ x 4 1/2″. Then, I stamped the group of pencils on one piece, and a single pencil and sentiment on the other, because I wanted my bookmark to have two completed sides. I colored the images with the following Copic markers: E11, E33, C1, C3, C5, R29, R08, R05, R14,YR09,YR07, YR04, YR12, Y02,Y08,Y19, YG09, YG05, YG03, YG07, BG49, BG45, BG32, BG11, B28, B26, B24, B21, V09, V06, V04, V01, RV66, RV55, RV32, RV11, RV25, RV23, and RV21.
Next, I adhered the two pieces of card stock together and punched a hole at the top. I added lots of ribbon from my stash to complete the bookmark. How cute?!?
I hope you enjoyed my projects and will check out the entire new release from Simon Says Stamp.
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It’s that time again. Time for another fabulous release from Simon Says Stamp.
Today I am featuring a new 3D embossing folder and cutting die set called Splendid Daisies. I have been enjoying playing with this cool product. I was recently talking with some crafty friends and one of them mentioned that she thought embossing folders were making a comeback. I could not agree more! I love them for several reasons. First, the price point is reasonable, which makes it desirable. Next, embossing folders are a very versatile tool! Lastly, embossing folders add so much texture to our cards. And who doesn’t want an easy, quick way to add interest? Today I will be sharing just 2 ways you can use your embossing folders.
Card #1:
For my first card, I embossed the daisy background onto a piece of white cardstock. Then, I die cut the three different daisies out of white cardstock. Next, I placed them inside the embossing folder and ran it through my diecutting machine. This added some gorgeous texture to the blooms. I used Copic markers to color each of the daisies. These are the colors I used: W00, W2, W3, Y02,Y08, Y24 and E99. I used a stippling technique for the flower centers to emphasize the texture the embossing folder adds.
Then, I adhered the embossed panel to an A2, top folding card base and went through my stash of Simon Says Stamp sentiment strips to find the perfect sentiment. I cut the sentiment strip and adhered it to the embossed panel. Lastly, I added the die cut daisies to the panel.
Card #2:
Did you know there is a plant called African Daisy? I did not know about this until I started looking for color ideas for the daisies. Below is a photo of a Pink African Daisy plant that was helpful in selecting my colors.
I really like how these turned out! This card was put together almost exactly like the first card – except I stamped the sentiment from SSS Rainbow is My Favorite Color stamp set in Concord and 9th Briar Rose ink. I colored the daisies with the following Copic markers: RV00, RV11, RV32, RV55, E04, E13 and E21.
Card #3:
I really had fun creating this card! I started by inking the inside of the embossing folder with Speckled Egg Distress Ink. I used a brayer to apply the ink. Next, I lightly spritzed the folder and placed my 100# white cardstock inside. I ran it through my die cutting machine a few times. I thought about reapplying the ink and running it through again, but I didn’t want a solid background…I was happy with the splattered look I acheived. Next, I trimmed it down and adhered it to a top folding, A2 cardbase. For the sentiment, I used the SSS Thanks die. I die cut it out of white and blue cardstock to match the background.
Which card is your favorite? I hope I have inspired you to play with your embossing folders.
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It is time for another fun release from Simon Says Stamp!
Today, I am sharing two cards I created using the new stamp set, “Howdy.” This cute set is full of lots of western icons, two adorable little cowgirls, and some fun sentiments.
To create the background, I ink blended the following Distress Oxides colors:
Fossilized Amber
Carved Pumpkin
Picked Raspberries
Seedless Preserves
I wanted the background to mimic a desert sunset.
I stamped the cowgirl in Momento Tuxedo Black ink and colored her with Copic markers. There are dies available for this stamp set, but I did not have them, so I fussy cut her.
Next, I die cut the letters from Lawn Fawn’s Olliver’s ABC’s and adhered them to the background.
Then, I added foam adhesive to the back of the cowgirl and adhered her to the card. To finish the card, I adhered it to an A2 card base.
To begin, I stamped the cowgirl in Momento Tuxedo Black Ink onto cardstock and also onto a piece of GinaK Masking Magic. I cut out the mask and covered up the cowgirl image. I did a little ink blending using Worn Lipstick and Tea Dye. I splattered white, acrylic paint to add texture to the ground.
I removed the mask, and used Copic markers to color the image and then die cut it with a circle die. I also die cut a scalloped circle and adhered the two together.
Next, I created the patterned background by stamping various images from the set in Concord and 9th Dove Ink.
I thought the card needed a bit more color, so I die cut a green banner and adhered it to the card and added the circles on top. Then I stamped the sentiment below.
Lastly, I adhered the whole panel to a grey A2 top folding card base.
I had so much fun creating with this darling set!
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The latest release from Simon Says Stamp is so fun! I had the opportunity to play with the CZ Design Big Old Birthday stamp set. This is a must have stamp set for all cardmakers – we always need more birthday cards! The bold sentiments paired with the smaller phrases make a fantastic and quick card.
My first card features the CZ Design Big Old Birthday stamp set along with the Simon Says Stamp Birthday Borders stamp. I love this sentiment so much! I wanted to keep this card simple and graphic, since the sentiment is big and bold. I stamped everything and then Copic colored the candles in rainbow colors. Lastly, I added Ranger Glossy accents to add some shine to the candle flames.
For my next card, I made a mini slimline. I used the Simon Says Stamp Candles Cling Stamp to create my background. I stamped it in Lost Shadow Distress Ink. I think this is the perfect grey. I’ll be using it a bunch on future cards. Next, I stamped the sentiment from the Big Old Birthday stamp set in black ink. I colored the heart red and then added Ranger Glossy Accents to the heart. After it dried, I adhered it to a Simon Says Stamp Fog card base that I created.
How pretty is this sentiment? Cathy Zielske designs the best sentiments. I wanted to create another graphic card and my goal was to make it look like a cake. This time I stamped the candles and then die cut them, just to add another layer to my card. I really like the colors I used on this card. What do you think?
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I love kindness sentiments. I work at an elementary school and our first goal is to “be kind to kids.” So I am always on the lookout for sets that include kindness quotes. I made this card for one of our brand new teachers. I hope she likes it.
This card features the Elsa Girl stamp from Unity Stamp Company. I simply stamped the image in Momento Tuxedo Black ink and then colored with my Copic markers. The sentiment I used is included in this stamp set. The other sentiment is “stay warm and cozy.” Both sentiments are very versatile, don’t you think?
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I had a blast this week creating with Unity products. I am, and will always be a huge fan!
Today I am once again featuring an Itty Bitty from Unity. This one is called Merry Christmas Treeline. I believe it was free with a purchase a few years ago. I think it is adorable.
My card was inspired by a co-worker’s sweatshirt.
She purchased the sweatshirt from Sam’s Club! I thought it was cute. Below is the card it inspired.
To create my card, I ink blended Ranger Distess Oxide in Kitsch Flamingo on a piece of card stock. Then, I die cut it with one of my nesting scalloped edge dies. I added foam tape to the back of it, too. Next, I stamped the image in GinaK Fresh Asparagas ink. I stamped it a few times to get the coverage I wanted. I created two different sized banner shapes to add to my card and adhered them to an A2 top folding card base. I placed the pink stamped square on top of the banners. Lastly, I used my pine punch and cut out a few sprigs to add behind the pink square. I think this turned out pretty cute.
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A Red Letter Day 