One Stamp Three Ways

   Here are three cards that I created for the Scrapbook & Cards Today blog challenge "1 Stamps 3 ways". The stamp I used was the pinecone background stamp by Simon Says Stamp. 

I ended up creating a Christmas card, thank you card, and a birthday card all using the stamp as my base image. 

   For this Christmas card, I kept it really simple. I heat embossed the background stamp image in a nice cranberry embossing powder. To finish the card I matted a journaling card and adhere it to the card. 

Supplies: cardstock (Paper Studio and Cardstock Warehouse), journaling card (Graphic 45), embossing powder (?)

Up next, is the thank you card. I first stamped the image on kraft cardstock and mounted that to the card front. I then stamped and heat embossed the image again and glued it in place. To finish it off I added a journaling spot, which I had also stamped with the sentiment and a die-cut. 

Supplies: cardstock (My Mind's Eye), stamps (Simon Says Stamp and Studio Calico), die cuts (Pretty Little Studio and My Mind's Eye)

   Now on to the last card, which is a birthday card. I know it seems odd to use that type of stamp on a birthday card but with different colors used it totally works. 

 

Supplies: cardstock (Cardstock Warehouse, My Mind's Eye and Paper Studio) stamp (Simon Says Stamp and Paper Studio), die-cut (Crafter's Companion), ephemera (My mind's Eye), and sequins (SpiegleMom Scraps), inks (Altenew)

March SID Reveal

   Welcome to this month's Stick It Down card reveal, be sure to head over to SID to see the whole sketch reveal and all the wonderful inspiration from the other design team members.  The card I will be sharing is a card that I made for my brother's birthday in May. Now, I hope I remember where I stored it until then. 

   Here is my take on it, I followed the sketch loosely as you can see but still kept the bones. 

Supplies: cardstock (Bazzill Basics and The Paper Studio), pattern paper (My Mind's Eye), sequins (Spiegel Mom Scraps), stamp (Simon Says Stamp), manual dies (Crafter's Companion, Spellbinders, and Heidi Swapp), ephemera (Fancy Pants Designs), tools (MISTI, Spellbinders, and Minc), foil (Heidi Swapp), ink (Memento)

   Here is a little closer look at all the foiled goodness. 

   Play along with this month's sketches for a chance to win the prize from our March sponsor Allie's Scrap Shop!

Feb Stick it Down

   I am glad the weekend is here because the deep freeze that hit Michigan a couple of days ago is gone. I don't like -15 temps and that was without the windchill. 

  Today's post is a quick reveal post of this month's card sketch at Stick It Down. This month's sponsor is Jenny at Scrappin Happy Studio. specializes in handmade scrapbook embellishments, such as flair epoxy. All my products are handmade in her home studio, in the beautiful state of Oregon!

You can visit Jenny at her Etsy store and on Instagram. 

One winner will receive a $20 store credit to the Scrappin Happy Studio!

   

   Here is my take on this sketch. I am planning on giving this card to my dad for Valentine's Day. 

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio and Colorbok), washi tape (Scotch Brand), manual die (Spellbinders), tools (Beautiful Mess, Cricut, Spellbinders, and MISTI), markers (Crafter's Companion, sticker (Pinkfresh Studio), stamp (Simon Says Stamp), and ink (Memento)

   As you can see from this angle that I did a fun cut-out window with a manual die. I think this is the first time I ever did this on a card.  

  This stamp originally had a pizza slice in the dog's mouth but I masked it off when I stamped so I could have it holding a heart instead. 

   Be sure to play along with Stick It Down for your chance at winning the $20 prize certificate. 

Oct. Card Stick It Down Reveal

   This month's sketch at Stick It Down was one of my first sketches that I created for them. It is something simple but works with any style of card. 

   This month we teamed up with the challenge blog White... With One. Their color this month is elephant grey. They're using our sketches and we're using 75% white on our pages with a touch of grey. Be sure to read their rules HERE and play along with both challenges. Two for one! How fun!

   Here is my card. 

 Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (My Mind's Eye), sequins (Fancy Pants Designs and SpeigelMom Scraps), stamp (Simon Says Stamp), stamp tool (MISTI), washi tape (Scotch Expressions), die cut (Bella Blvd.), and ink (Tsukineko)

   Here is a closer look. I hand cut the negative spaces in the bottom pattern paper. 

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to head over to Stick It Down to see the full card team reveal.

Here's The Scoop Card

   At the moment, I am loving all things stamping so I have been organizing them. I had a shocking realization that I have over 130 stamp sets and recently I bought myself some new stamps at Simon Says Stamp and Scrapbook.com as a birthday gift to me.

   Here is a card that I made for my brother's upcoming birthday. He is a big foodie and dog lover so I thought these stamp sets that I used were a perfect match to him. 

 Supplies: cardstock (My Mind's Eye and The Paper Studio), journaling card (Becky Higgins), stamps (Simon Says Stamp and Altenew), tools: MISTI, markers (Spectrum Noir), stamping ink (Hero Arts and Momento), and washi tape (Scotch Brand Expressions)

   I am loving the Altenew inside sentiment stamp set. I see a ton of use of this set in the future. 

Birthday Wishes Tag

I am so sorry, that it has been 2 months since the last post. In the summer, it seems like the blog gets put on the back burner while I spend my time on other social platforms.  

Today, I am sharing a cute tag that I created last night for the Where Creativity Meets C9 #11 challenge, embossing. I opted to do heat embossing. I am in a tag making phase since I have so many cards made. Tags are something I am in need of since I stick them in my Etsy orders. 

I broke out my glitter embossing powder and heat embossed the cute citrus stamp from Concord and 9th. I then watercolored the tag with gelatos. 

Supplies: watercolor paper (Faber-Castell), watercolor crayons (Design Memory Craft), stamps (Concord and 9th and Simon Says Stamps), embossing powder (Stampin' Stuff), ink (Versa Mark and Stazon), and twine (Bella Creationz)

The Color of Love

   This week, I think I finally found the happy balance of "work" and just for me crafting. I figured out the best way for me at the moment is to do "etsy product" work during the day which allows my evenings free to do some computer work, board games or creating for me, dt work or publication. In other words, I think my blogging might be more active this month than it has been. 

   Today's share is a card I created using a Scrapbook & Cards Today sketch. When I saw this Wednesday's challenge at Simon Says Stamp I thought this card would be perfect for it. 

 Supplies: cardstock (American Crafts), pattern paper (Pink Paislee and Crate Paper), watercolor crayons ( Design Memory Craft), sequins (SpiegelMom Scraps), wood veneer (Crate Paper), stamps (Concord & 9 and Stampabilities), burlap string (Maya Arts), stamping tool (MISTI), frame punch board (We R Memory KeeperS), stamping ink (Tsukineko)

   I have to say I am head-over-heels in love with the way this card came out. I am a huge fan of the Moonstruck collection by Pink Paislee. I think I need to buy a couple more pieces of that line. The watercoloring inside the frame was done freehand. 

   Here is the complete look of the card with it's matching envelope seal.