STAMPlorations Perfect Pairs: Party and Wishes

 Hello and welcome!

Have you seen the August release at STAMPlorations?

It's called Perfect Pairs. It's a combination of a sentiment

stamp and small background stamp. There's also 

coordinating ephemera cuts that go, well, perfectly with

the set, that you can also purchase!

I'm using the Party and Wishes set along with the Ephemera cuts.

For my first card, I stamped the background stamp in a zig zag

pattern using similar ink colors that matched that party hat.

(Because being me, I find CAS cards hard to make.

All that white space! But I tried! LOL!) I tore a strip of

white cardstock, stamped the sentiment at the bottom,

and adhered that and the party hat onto my card base.

So, this probably took about 10-12 minutes to make.

That's really good for me, as my cards usually take at

least 2-3 hours to make. 😁

For my second card, I masked off an area on my card base, and

stamped the background stamp on a diagonal then removed the

mask. I masked off part of the sentiment stamp and stamped

just the word Celebrate in the bottom right. I added gold Stickles

over all the sprinkles on the cupcake and once dry, adhered

with foam squares. Not including the drying time for the Stickles,

this came together in about 5-6 minutes. A record for me!! 

You can check out the Perfect Pairs line at the STAMPlorations store!

Don't forget that you can use my discount code for an

extra 20% off!

Thanks for visiting!

Supplies - Card 1:

Ink: Memento - Paris Dusk, Rhubarb Stalk; Ranger Adirondack - Butterscotch

CS: Neenah

Accessories: Coordinating Ephemera Cuts; MISTI

Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives - foam squares & tape runner

Card 2:

Ink: Ranger Adirondack - Butterscotch; Memento - Tuxedo Black

CS: Neenah

Accessories: Coordinating Ephemera Cuts; Ranger - Gold Stickles; MISTI

Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives - foam squares & tape runner

 

STAMPlorations Simple Expressions: Believe

Hello crafty friends and welcome!

I have a couple more cards showcasing the new

STAMPlorations Simple Expressions: Believe set. 

I created a kit, pairing this with the 

Watercolor ATC's.

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I first die cut one of the ATC's using the Circles All Over texture plate

then added a black cardstock matte. I used a paper strip from the

Industrial Patchwork Collage Paper for my first layer, then the matted

ATC. I triple die cut the bird images, stacked and glued them together

 from the For the Birds die set. The last layer is my stamped sentiment,

using black ink for the outline and gray ink for the solid part.

I love the mix of using dark gray and black cardstock with the brighter patterns

from the paper and ATC!

On my second card, I picked a green striped ATC from the

same package and die cut it using the Curly Labels/Tags Nesting dies,

then stamped the sentiment. To make the matte for it, I simply traced the die 

onto black cardstock and fussy cut. The background panel is made 

by blending two different colors of green ink onto the

Christmas Tree 1 stencil then die cutting it using one of the dies

from the Crazy Double Running Stitch Nesting dies.

The words of encouragement are all so wonderful, and I hope

you love them as much as I do! You can check out the entire

Simple Expressions line here. You can also create your own kit

to make card making even easier! Read all about it here.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

STAMPlorations Simple Expressions: Glow

 Hello and welcome!

I'm delighted to be showcasing another stamp set using

the STAMPlorations Simple Expressions: Glow set!

You can also create a custom kit, so I paired this

with the Quick Cards #7 Things with Wings card fronts.

Here's the first card I made:

These card fronts are GORGEOUS! I simply tore all the edges and

matted on dark gray cardstock. I used coordinating inks to

stamp the sentiment and added a scattering of sequins to finish.

For my second card, I stamped the sentiment again in

coordinating colors onto a strip of white cardstock, matted

and glued it to the card front. I used a fancy corner rounder on

the corners for some extra interest. After adhering onto the 

card base using foam squares, I used glitter glue over the 

butterfly's body and antennas. 

Of course, with my crack photography skills, you can't see

the sparkle on that butterfly, but trust me, she does

indeed, sparkle and glow!

I love this sentiment, and it's just one of 18 new

word stamps that are so uplifting and encouraging.

You can check all of them out here. If you choose to create a

kit using an item from the Paper Goods section, you'll receive

40% off that item, details here.

Thanks for visiting! Have a wonderful day!

SISTERHOOD OF SNARKY STAMPERS #277 A is for Animals

 

Hello and happy first day of August!

(I can't freaking believe it!)

This month at the

SISTERHOOD OF SNARKY STAMPERS

we are looking for animals on your projects!

Here's what I came up with:

Bigfoot!!

I used layered tree stencils with another literal big foot

stencil to create my background. A Bigfoot die and

a great sentiment was added.

Another sentiment on the inside finishes my card.

I hope that you'll join in our animal challenge at the

Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers!

For more inspiration, please do check out what our reigning

Queen, Jenn, and the rest of my sisters have created.

Thanks for visiting!

Supplies:

Stamps: Simon Says Stamp/This Calls for Confetti - Unbelievably Bigfoot

Ink: Taylored Expressions - Mint Julep, Dill Pickle, Wintergreen, Brussels Sprouts, Snow Cone, Gumball; Memento - Tuxedo Black

CS: Neenah; Cardstock Warehouse

Accessories: Sunny Studio - Forest Trees layering stencils; This Calls for Confetti - Bigfoot Imprint stencil and Bigfoot 2 die; MISTI

Adhesives: Bearly Art glue; Scrapbook Adhesives - tape runner

Introducing STAMPlorations Simple Expressions: Speak

 Hello and welcome!

I'm thrilled to showcase a stamp set in the

brand new Simple Expressions Series at STAMPlorations!

This new product includes a two-part stamp that you can use

together or separately on your projects.

I created a couple projects using the

Simple Expressions: Speak stamp set.

You also have an option to create a kit with these stamps!

Once you've added your stamp set to your cart, you can pick

an item from Card Fronts, ATC's, Collage Papers, Pocket Backdrops, or

Ephemera Cut-Out Sheets and get 40% off that item automatically!

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I've paired my stamps using the Artsy Abstract A2 Card Fronts set.

After stamping the sentiment, I went around the edges using one of

the stamps from the Mixed Media Grunge stamp set. I distressed the

edges before adding the panel to my card base.

Using another card front from the Artsy Abstract A2 card front pack,

 I paired it with one of the ATC's from the

Retro Femme ATC's set. 

I love how the colors in the ATC match perfectly with the

colors in the card front! It made it a breeze to create this card!

After stamping the sentiment and double matting it,

(Woo Hoo for fussy cutting! LOL!), I adhered both to the

main panel on a slant. Some black dots on either side of 

the ATC completes my card.

This is just one of 18 new stamp sets in

the Simpe Expressions line, and all are

such gorgeous statements. I hope you love them

as much as I do. 😊

Thank you for stopping by, I really appreciate it.

Have a great day!

A trio of sunflowers

 Hello crafty friends and welcome!

I have a card to share that combines a few challenges:

I've used the sketch from Atlantic Hearts Challenge #688,

and also the challenge prompt of Yellow/Blue/Pink at

Seize the Birthday #329.

I used two shades of yellow for the sunflowers. Most

of the foliage is dark blue with a few in kraft.

A simple sentiment finishes the inside:

Addicted to Stamps and More #520 has a

die cuts and/or stencils challenge, so I'm entering there also.

Thanks for visiting. I hope you have a great

rest of your day!

Supplies:

Stamps: Honey Bee Stamps - Birthday Wishes & dies

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black

CS: Neenah; Taylored Expressions; Bazzill; Thunderbolt

Accessories: Honey Bee Stamps - Lovely Layers Mini Fall Florals; Queen & Co. - Stitched Rectangle die; LDRS Designs - Scalloped Arch die; MISTI

Adhesives: Bearly Art glue; Scrapbook Adhesives - tape runner & foam squares

SISTERHOOD OF SNARKY STAMPERS #276 X is for Xmas in July

 

Hello snarky friends and Happy July 4th to those 

who celebrate! (Although with how this current

administration is destroying the country, I

sure don't feel like celebrating all that much. 😦)

Anyhoo, it's time for the July challenge at the

SISTERHOOD OF SNARKY STAMPERS!

This month, it is Christmas in July!

Here's what I came up with:

My card design is based off of the now ended

Freshly Made Sketch #741. These sweet little mice

are colored with Spectrum Noir markers and popped up 

on foam squares for a bit of dimension.

No snark this time, I just couldn't do that to

these wee cuties. LOL!

Here's the finished inside:

I hope that you find some time this month to

play along in the Christmas in July challenge at the 

Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers! For more fabulous

inspiration, please do check out what my teammies and

our reigning Queen, Joanne, have made to wow you.

Thanks for visiting. I hope you have a great day!

Supplies:

Stamps: Lawn Fawn - Sweet Christmas Mice, Merry Messages

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black

DP: Lawn Fawn - Candy Cane Lane

CS: Spectrum Noir; Neenah

Accessories: Spectrum Noir markers; Lawn Fawn - Scalloped rectangle dies; Sakura - white Gelly Roll pen; MISTI

Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives - tape runner & foam squares

Day 5 of STAMPlorations 13th Birthday Celebration!

 Welcome back crafty friends!

It's day 5 of STAMPlorations 13th Birthday Celebration!

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My card for today turned out to be a set. Let me show you:

I started by cutting out all the flower images from the new

Floral Parade Ephemera Cut-Outs and gluing them onto thick

cardstock, then I fussy cut all of them out. That's when I decided

to make a set of cards. Using the same design, just different colors

and sentiments. The background panel on all cards used the

Swirly Blooms stencil in a tone-on-tone design.

For two of the cards, I used sticker sentiments from the

Nostalgic #1 Clear Sticker sheet, and the rest I stamped

Happy Birthday from the Balloons and Banners stamp set.

 Each day this week on the STAMPlorations blog,

you can leave a comment to say which new product you 

absolutely love in that day's projects, and you will then

 be entered for a chance to win that item!

One winner will be drawn from each daily post to win the

specific product they chose. 

But wait, there's more!

This week only, Shery is dropping the free shipping threshold to

$25 or more (US only). Plus, you still get the freebie of the month!

You can also use my personal discount code,

STAMPGIRLCHRIS for an additional 20% off!

Today is the last day to leave comments on the

birthday celebration posts, and also for the Wishlist Party.

All the details can be found on the STAMPlorations blog!

Thanks for stopping by, and good luck to you!

Supplies:

Stamps: STAMPlorations - Balloons and Banners

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black and Rich Cocoa; Taylored Expressions - Blueberry, Fruit Punch, Blue Corn, Mulled Wine

CS: Neenah; Taylored Expressions; Cardstock Warehouse

Accessories: STAMPlorations - Floral Parade Ephemera Cut-Outs, Nostalgic #1 clear stickers, Swirly Blooms stencil; MISTI

Adhesives: Bearly Art glue; Simon Says Stamp glue stick; Scrapbook Adhesives - Taper runner & foam squares

It's Day 4 of STAMPlorations 13th Birthday Celebration!

 Hello and welcome to day 4 of the

STAMPlorations 13th Birthday Celebration!

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I have a couple more cards to share. For this first one,

I started by gluing paper from the Industrial Patchwork Collage 

paper pack diagonally to my card base and added black cardstock strips on both edges. 

That large coffee cup is one of the images from the new

Flowers + Coffee Focal Fronts pack. I used one of the sticker

sentiments from the All Things Coffee clear sticker sheets.

On my second card, I die cut the

 Crazy double running stitch nesting die

from the same color cardstock as the base.

I fussy cut the rotary phone image from the

Nostalgia #1 Ephemera Cut-Outs sheets and adhered

with foam squares onto the card, along with a sentiment

from the Nostalgic #1 Clear Sticker pack.

 Each day this week on the STAMPlorations blog,

you can leave a comment to say which new product you 

absolutely love in that day's projects, and you will then

 be entered for a chance to win that item!

One winner will be drawn from each daily post to win the

specific product they chose. 

But wait, there's more!

This week only, Shery is dropping the free shipping threshold to

$25 or more (US only). Plus, you still get the freebie of the month!

You can also use my personal discount code,

STAMPGIRLCHRIS for an additional 20% off!

 👏👏👏

Also, don't forget about the Wishlist Party!

All the details can be found on the STAMPlorations blog!

Thanks for visiting and good luck!

Supplies first card:

CS: Neenah; Cardstock Warehouse

Accessories: STAMPlorations - Flowers + Coffee Focal Fronts, All Things Coffee clear stickers, Industrial Patchwork Collage paper

Adhesives: Bearly Art glue; Scrapbook Adhesives - foam squares

Supplies second card:

CS: Neenah; Taylored Expressions

Accessories: STAMPlorations - Nostalgia #1 Ephemera Cut-Outs, Crazy double running stitch nesting dies, Nostalgic #1 Clear Stickers

Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives - tape runner & foam squares