A Novel Birthday with My Favorite Things

Hi ya everyone!  Today I'm sharing a card I made using the every so adorable Our Story stamp set and the Happy Birthday background stamps set from My Favorite Things.  I colored scene in Copic markers.  This card is for my sister as her birthday is closely approaching and not only does she love to read, but she also has an adorable chocolate lab.  I also used the Stitched Rectangle dies from MFT.  I hope you are having a safe and healthy day.

Rolling into a Birthday with Catherine Pooler Stamps and Inks

Hi ya everyone!  My daughter Anna will be celebrating a birthday in a few short months and she is such a Visco kid that the 80s totally speaks to her.  I decided a great card for her would be the four wheel rollerskates from my childhood.  She loves to roller skate with the old timey skates!  No in-line skates for that kid.  The Catherine Pooler new stamp set called Let the Good Times Roll is perfect for creating that fun birthday card.

The skates were colored in Copic markers.  The background was created by using Catherine Pooler ink refills to create a fun and stunning watercolor background.  I then heat embossed the hearts and stars from the set and finished it off with sequins.  The skates were popped up off the background with foam dots!

Happiest Birthday Ever with MFT Stamps and Catherine Pooler Inks

Hi ya everyone!  Today I'm sharing a watercolor card I made using the adorable stamp set from My Favorite Things called Birthday Buds from Birdie Brown.  I love this stamp set, so many cute animals and perfect sentiments.  I used Catherine Pooler inks in the Party Collection to watercolor with on Arche's Cold Press 140lb paper.  

Birthday Cactus with MFT Stamps

Hi ya everyone!  Today I created a card using the MFT Stamps set called Let's Stick Together.  I stamped the cactus in Memento Angle Pink and colored them with Zig watercolor brush.  I also used Field Day card stock to create a small scalloped background with the Stitched Rectangle Scallop Edge Frames.

I layered the Field Day paper with the Cactus scene and placed both on the Primitive Cream card stock.  

Mission Control Birthday with MFT Stamps

HI ya everyone!  I love these cuties from MFT stamps and I could NOT wait to create a fun watercolored galaxy using my Daniel Smith Watercolors.  I am taking Sandy Allnock's fun watercolor classes and branched out to have fun making this galaxy.  The cuties are BB Space Explorer and were colored up in Copics.

I also used Hero Arts silver embossing powder for the sentiment.  The white splatter was created with the Dr. Ph. Martin's white bleed proof which is awesome as it doesn't pick up the color behind.

I of course used my favorite papers - Arche's 140lb Cold Press for the galaxy and X-Press It for my Copic coloring.  

Last Chance for August Club La La Land Crafts Kit

Hi ya everyone!  I'm super excited to share these cuties I made using the beautiful and fun Club La-La Land Crafts kit.  This fun kit comes with so many stamps and dies it's sort of crazy.  You get sentiments and cute rubber stamps that you see in both pictures.  You get word dies and balloon dies and number balloon dies.  It's the perfect kit for Birthday cards!  However, this kit is no longer available.  BUT I have great news.  The new kit will be available soon and you are going TO LOVE IT!!!

 Club La-La Land Crafts is a gorgeous monthly subscription kit that contains a number of fabulous dies and stamps from La-La Land Crafts that you will love.  The kit is exclusive to members!  That means, only those that subscribe will be able to get these cuties. 

Today, I've created two super cute cards using products from the August Club La-La Land Crafts.  The card you see above uses the new From All of Us Rubber stamp set.  I colored these adorable critters in the following:

Copics Used:

Poodle: C00, C1, C3, C5, C7
Moose: E70, E71, E74, E77, E79
Bear: Y21, Y26, Y28 and E71, E74
Hamster: E11, E13, E17
Hippo: W00, W1, W3
Chiauha: C1, C3, C5
Panda: W3, W5, W7, W9
Shirt and bow: G19, G24, G43
Cheeks and Ear insides: R20

Next, I created this fabulous card using the super cutie Birthday Wishes Marcie.  She would be great for Christmas too!  I colored her in the following Copics:

Skin: E11, E13, E17, E04

Hair: 100, T9, T7, T5, T3, V12, V15, V17, BV08

Dress: V12, V15, V17, BV08

Boots: T7, T5, T3, T1, and white gel pen

Present: Y11, Y15, Y19, V17, BG01, BG000, BG02

Club La-La Land Crafts Monthly Kit:  https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Club-La-La-Land-Crafts_c_35.html

Additional La-La Land Products Used:

Pierced Scalloped Ovals Die:  https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Pierced-Scalloped-Ovals-Die_p_1058.html

So Many Dots Layering Stencil:  https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/So-Many-Dots-Layering-Stencils_p_915.html

We Heard - With Mama Elephant and 7 Kids

Hi ya everyone!  I think this little set from Mama Elephant is too cute.  I love all the little sentiments you can add to the sign.  The adorable animals are perfect as well.  I purchased this cutie and the Nuvo drops I used at 7 Kids.

I colored this adorable cutie with my Copics.  I chose a striped paper pattern I had in my stash and die cut the image.

After adhering my simple layers, I added Nuvo drops and sequence.  Did you know, right now at 7 Kids Craft Supply Store you can purchase Nuvo drops and Mama Elephant on sale!?  You get 20% off, new arrivals excluded, but make sure to use the code MAMA.  Also, check out the ADORABLE new arrivals sections for beautiful new Mama Elephant stamps!

HB2U - 7 Kids and The Greeting Farm

Hi ya everyone!  Quick post today using these adorable foxes from The Greeting Farm called Foxy Fun.  You know, time is running out to get your 20% discount on all The Greeting Farm stamps and Mixed Media products!  The sale ends at the end of March...so you better get on it!

I stamped these cuties in Memento Black ink and colored them with my Copics.  I then mounted them on paper from LDRS Creative called Candy Counter.  Make sure to head over to the 7 Kids Customer Create page for lots of fun...that is of course after you shop the sale!

A Very Popsicle Birthday - LDRS Creative

Hello LDRS Creative lovers!  Today, I'm sharing this fun card I made using two of the new stamp sets, Ice Cream Party and Party Time!  Both of these sets are must have for summer!  

I started by stamping the sentiment in Raven Hybrid Ink centered on white cardstock.  Next, I stamped each of the adorable popsicles in the Raven Hybrid Ink.  I then water-colored each using my watercolor markers and water brush.  

The new sets are amazing for doing all your cardmaking work for you!  I also layered the entire popsicle front on paper from the 6x6 Sweet Sensations paper pad.  Last, I mounted all on black cardstock and placed on an A2 base!  

I hope you enjoyed today's card and you'll join us again tomorrow for more fabulous inspiration!  We have multiple places you can find us too!  Make sure to join our Facebook Group, Instagram page and YouTube!  You will love the design team projects and video tutorials.  So much inspiration with your favorite products!

Fun Filled Birthday with LDRS Creative

Hi ya everyone!  Today, I wanted to share a simple creation I made using my adorable LDRS Creative stamps and dies with my Zig Clean Waterbrushes.  I love them and slowly learning about all the things I can do with them.  I first die cut the circle die in Bristol Smooth paper.  The die-cut is no longer available at LDRS Creative, but there are plenty of substitutes, HERE.

I also stamped this little guy in Raven Hybrid Ink and used the Zig's to color him as well.  He comes from the adorable stamp and die-cut set called Outdoor Play.  The Birthday sentiment is also from the stamp set Outdoor Play.  That was stamped in Versafine Clair Nocturne.

Birthday Wishes to YOU - 7 Kids Craft

Hi ya everyone!  I'm super excited to share that I'm on the 7 Kids Crafts design team!  What a dream come true.  Kelly is fabulous and sweet and the team is extremely talented.  AND have you gotten a chance to see all the amazing products 7 Kids has in store??

Today, I created with the new Sweet November digital stamps - Brownie Fern and Brownie Accessories.  I love using digis because you can arrange them to be any size you'd like and pair them with other digis!! That's exactly what I did here.  I made them larger for a different perspective.

I colored her in Copic Markers which you can also find at 7 Kids Craft.  The sentiment was stamped in Versafine Clair Nocturne with a sentiment from Picket Fence Studios stamp set You Are My Sunshine.   I also added some beautiful bling from 7 kids.

Make sure to head over to the 7 Kids Facebook Customers Create Page!  There are always live videos and freebies there AND all of the latest sales are listed there too!  7 Kids Instagram also has lots of inspiration for you!  Currently, the vendor of the month is The Greeting Farm and Mixed Media products and that means sale prices!!!  Head to the 7 Kids Craft store for more details.

LDRS Creative Release Day 2 - A Very Happy Birthday

Thank you for joining us on our LDRS Creative inspiration week blog hop! We are so excited to feature what was showcased at Creativation in January! There are lots of gorgeous projects using products from our new release. You can even see them in action with step-by-step projects by our amazing designers on their blogs and our own LDRS Creative Youtube channel (make sure you subscribe)!

In this release, we are introducing interactive stamp and die combos, fabulous paper doll dies, and TONS of products to fit everyone's taste!

There are two brand new full size stamp sets from Cre8tive Cre8tions, each combining 8 stamps; Celebration and Flower Power!

Next, we have something for all our Polkadoodles fans! We have two brand new characters, each featuring lovely scenes: Ruby (Celebration, Pretty Cute, So Sassy) and Holly (Delightful Daisy, Feathered Friends, Story Time, Watch It Grow). And fear not, Winnie is also joining the party with the mini set called Let's Go, and some amazing paper doll dies in the Die-licious collection to create to your soul content: A Gift For You, Miss Pretty, Puppy Princess, Super Scenes. What's best is that we came up with the perfect 6"x6" Die-Licious paperpack to combine all skin, hair and clothing patterns as a perfect complement!

If you are more into flowers, then you will simply adore these brand new stamp and die combo sets: If Friends Were Flowers,  Love And Smell The Roses.

And did we say we were throwing a surprise party for you all? Thanks to these sweet stamp sets, you can have one, too: Wordalicious, Sweet Treats, Party Time, Life Is Sweet, Ice Cream Party, Goody Gumdrops!

What's even cooler are the interactive stamps (and some even as a die combo!) we are proud to have designed: Going Places, On The Move-Neighborhood,  On The Move-Landscape. Adorable critters? Yes! Right here: On The Move,  Hippo Hooray, Super Critters!

We also have FOUR new die sets that will help you get a professional look in no time, on top of being simply adorable: Twirling Pop-Up, Barber Stripes Rectangle, Fringe, Scalloped Borders.

Who's ready for mini hybrid inks? We are adding the latest two sets of our very popular Hybrid inks in a mini version, perfect for ink blending, stenciling, stamping, colouring and embossing: At The Beach and On The Farm!

Next, we have two new 6"x6" stencils that are sure to be as popular as the others: Playful Patterns and the Waffle!

Lastly, because we wanted to give you the perfect time with papers AND stamps, we created the new Playful Pattern collection that includes 6"x6" and 12"x12" packs: Homemade Happiness, Candy Counter, Sweet Sensations!

 And you can grab the entire release in bundles, because you KNOW you need them all!

Simply use the list at the end of the post to keep hopping!

Each day we are giving away a $25 LDRS Creative gift card to one lucky hopper! To enter leave a comment on each blog in the hop, plus follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Winners will be announced on the LDRS Creative inspiration blog on March 5th.

AND for the release event we are excited to offer some great savings!

Save 15% on the new release*, including already discounted bundles and use code FEB15

(*Coupon valid until midnight EST 3/6/18)

Yay!  It's release day 2 at LDRS Creative and today, I let my stamps do all the work!  You guys the new Goody Gumdrops stamp set is to die for!  I used it along with the new Life is Sweet stamp set to create this fun and easy birthday card.  I first stamped all the images in my Raven Hybrid Ink!

Then I colored them in with colored pencils.  Isn't it so pretty on the beautiful purple paper!?  I also added some white highlights with my pencil and with my white enamel.

I love how simple this design was!  The coloring on the dark paper was a blast and these adorable images made it so easy.  Make sure to join us at the LDRS Creative blog for all the newest released products!  You won't want to miss out as there are so many beautiful things.  Make sure to join the blog hop that's happening now!

Hop along and leave a comment so you could win!

Day 2:

LDRS CREATIVE BLOG

JANE

KASSI

ALANNA

JEANNIE

ZSOFIA

MARTHA

MELISSA - you are here!

ILINA

KIRSTEN

MELANIE

RALUCA

And make sure to be back tomorrow for more inspiration!

Donut Worry About Your Age

Hi guys!  Another card today using my Zig Clean Color brushes.  You can find all the details including a tutorial and links to the products used on my YouTube Channel.  Enjoy

Whimsy Stamps August Release - Day 1

Hi ya everyone!  Welcome to Whimsy Stamp Release Week - Day 1!  This month we have some serious cuties and I'm so excited to see some beautiful fall creations sneaking into this release. 

Today, I'm sharing the adorable Honeycomb from Elisabeth Bell.  Isn't she darling.  I had so much fun choosing colors for this card. I colored her in my Copics.  I also used the Stitched Die Rectangle set from Whimsy to cut her out. 

I hope you enjoyed today's card and will head to the Whimsy Stamps Blog for more inspiration and to see all the fabulous release images this week!  I'm really excited because I have my very first designed stamp set coming out too! 

Whimsy Products Used:

   

Crazy Cat Lady - Whimsy June Release

I had so much fun creating this wobble card with the new Whimsy Stamp set called Crazy Cat Lady.  The wobble makes her go crazy back and forth like she really does have an armful of cute kitties!  

My daughter is a crazy cat lady for sure and most of her room is covered in cat posters!  This card will be perfect for her upcoming birthday.  

You can get this new cutie in the Whimsy Stamp Shop now.  Today is the last day of the new release.  So many of these new stamps will sell out fast, so make sure to hurry and get yours today.

Whimsy Products Used:

          

DIY Shimmer Paste for Imagine!

Hi ya everyone!  I created this card using a DIY shimmer paste with a number of Imagine products.  I have a video to go along with it on the Imagine YouTube channel.  I also used a number of Whimsy products including the For the Men sentiment set and the dangle star stencil.




Products Used:
Fireworks Shimmer Spray:  Dandelion and Danube Blue

Creative Medium

  

 

A stitched VooDoo Love card!!!

Hi ya everyone!  I wanted to try something fun today using these cute little Voodoo dolls from Doodle Dragon Studios!  Passionate Paper Creations and Friends has Doodle Dragon Studios as a sponsor this weekend, so come on over and check out all the fun!  There's a whole fun pack of them for only $5.  You can find VooDoo Love HERE.  They are a Valentine set but honestly, I think they are cute for any card!  I decided to color them in Copics and add a bit of blending solution to make them look roughed up a bit..

I thought he would be perfect with this awesome sentiment from SugarPea Designs called Knit Wit!  I then used the Hand Stitched Nested Rectangles from Whimsy Stamps to cut the entire scene out.  I then added some fun embellishments and Wedding Dress irRESISTible for the white puffy dots.  I really do love these little guys and think they are super fun for birthday cards.

Lattice Background LOVE - Whimsy Stamp Release

Hi ya everyone!  I'm excited to share with you this creation made with the new Whimsy Lattice Background stamp and Background Buddies stamp set!  These two sets work in perfect harmony and make your lattice background much more versatile.  But the stamp set is truly so easy to use, I made this card in less than a half-hour

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I took a simple card base made from Neenah Classic Crest cardstock and stamped the lattice directly on it with Kaleidoscope Berry Blaze ink.  I then added the little cupcakes from the background buddies set.  So cute right???

 
However, you can completely change the look using some of the other buddy stamps!  I also made this card in very little time using both sets for an Anniversay.

This card was again stamped on the Neenah Classic Crest in Delicata ink, Gold Glitz and Silvery Shimmer.  I then mounted that onto a piece of thin gold paper and onto a cardbase. 

I love those Delicata inks for stamping, but I've learned to press the stamp lightly on the paper or you get a bit of over inking.  The ones I pressed lightly were much cleaner stamps.  I used a Celebrate sentiment from SugarPea Designs. 

I hope you liked these two simple cards!  Make sure to pick up both the Lattice and Background buddies stamp set to have the coordinating stamps that work great together for multiple cards.  All products are listed below.

Products Used: