Kendra's Card Challenge #7- Card 6

I had totally forgotten about finishing up my set of cards for Kendra's Card Challenge #7. I had my little "kit" with the sketches and all the patterned paper pieces on a shelf and I put some things on top of it so I didn't see it until the other day when I moved stuff around! Figure I better get it finished since the new challenge will be coming out on October 1, 2022!

You can see all my blog posts related to Kendra's Card Challenges HERE! 

You can find all my videos related to Kendra's Card Challenges HERE!

I will have a video up when I finish all the cards!

Today I'm working on Sketch #6! I decided to pull out the Aloha Kit from The Greeting Farm. I've only inked up one of these awesome stamps before so it was time!

Have a wonderful day! I hope to be back soon with more cards from Kendra's Card Challenge #7!!

Supplies~

SU Tropical Escape 6x6 Designer Series Paper, The Greeting Farm Aloha Kit, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copics, Catherine Pooler Cardstock, Prismacolor Pencils, Crayola Skin Tone Pencils, SU Granny Apple Green Cardstock, SU Basic Black Cardstock, Card Concepts Secret Garden Embossing Folder, 

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There's a Stamp for That #11-Be Merry

It's time for a new challenge at my Facebook challenge group~ There's a Stamp for That! Challenge #11 is Christmas or Winter Holiday or Embossing. 

I know many of my friends will probably fall over but I chose to go with Christmas. I'm telling ya, this might be my year for liking/enjoying Christmas cards!! I ended up using some embossing (both kinds) on this card too!

I couldn't wait to ink up Christmas Gnomes from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps! Such a fun, whimsical stamp set!! I know I'll be using it again this season!!

For my layout I used an older Mojo Monday Sketch, #539.

If you're not a member yet, come on over to There's a Stamp for That and join in the fun!! 

Have a super crafty day!

Supplies~

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Christmas Gnomes Stamp Set, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copics, Echo Park Very Merry Christmas 6x6 Paper Pad, SU Shaded Spruce Cardstock, MFT A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX set 1, SU Banners Pick A Punch, SU Crumb Cake Cardstock, Nestabilities Circles Dies, VersaMark Ink, Black Embossing Powder, Craft Concepts Brocade Embossing Folder, SU Metallic Pearls,

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Hope and Faith

There's a new challenge at Ching-Chou Kuik's Facebook group! This month we are using punches and diecuts! Easy peasy! 

I chose Hope and Faith as my image for this week. Another gorgeous image that I loved bringing to life!

I haven't done a card with an embossed white background in awhile so that's what I did for this card to let the image really shine. I even embossed the diecuts for some texture/interest.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great day!

Stamps~ Ching-Chou Kuik~digi~Hope and Faith,
Ink~
Cardstock~ SU Basic Black, misc. white,
Designer Paper~
Other Goodies~ copics, nestabilities, MFT A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX set 1, SU Layered Leaves embossing folder, Craft-Concepts Brocade embossing folder, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, SU Little Leaves Sizzlits die, pearls,

Total Diva

Another Creeper Crew card for my Creeper Crew series this week! This is Tuesday Premiere! She's so fancy!! You can see all my Creeper Crew cards HERE!

I used an old Taylored Expessions Key Ingredients kit for some of the elements of this card and I may have sat and "petted" the velvety paper a bit! 

See you tomorrow for my Creeper Crew fun!

Stamps~ TGF Tuesday Premiere, Whimsy Stamps Girl Talk,
Ink~ C.C. Designs Black Olive, SU Real Red,
Cardstock~ Copic Xpress-it, SU Basic Black,
Designer Paper~ Taylored Expressions February 2011 Kit,
Other Goodies~ copics, Craft Concepts Brocade embossing folder, stickles, pearls,

Peony Delight

Today I'm sharing a card with the second image that Conie Fong released yesterday, Peony Delight. Another beautiful image!! Don't forget that both new images are on sale through 4/20/17!

One thing I love about coloring up flowers is that you can do whatever you want! You can color them realistic or you can use whatever color you are in the mood for! So much fun!! especially with gorgeous images like these!!

I'm so happy you stopped by!! Be sure to stop by the Conie Fong Art & Design Facebook group to see all the design team creations using these wonderful new images!!

Have a happy day!

Stamps~ Conie Fong~digi~Peony Delight, SU Hope Happens, SU Birthday Blooms,
Ink~ SU Wisteria Wonder, 
Cardstock~ Copic Xpress-it, SU Wisteria Wonder, misc white,
Designer Paper~
Other Goodies~ copics, MFT Inside/Outside Stitched Circle STAX, Craft Concepts Secret Garden embossing folder, SU Basic Pearls,

Yuki

Today's card is for this month's Facebook Challenge in the Conie Fong Art & Design Group which is Ribbon!

I'm using the sweet digi stamp, Yuki for my card. I love her little butterfly friend! 

Be sure to visit Conie Fong's Etsy Store to get some digi stamps so you can play along with us this month!!

Thanks so much for stopping by and I'll see you back here real soon! Have a happy day!!

Stamps~ Conie Fong~digi~Yuki, TAC Portfolio Collection,
Ink~ SU Real Red, SU Pumpkin Pie,
Cardstock~ Copic Xpress-It, SU Early Espresso, 
Designer Paper~ Basic Grey~ Konnichiwa,
Other Goodies~ copics, Craft Concepts Brocade embossing folder, MFT Open Scallop Doily, ribbon, SU Basic Jewels Rhinestones, 

Standing Pretty

A Facebook group that I'm in issued an impromptu challenge today of Paper Piecing. If you've been following me for very long you know I love paper piecing so I had to jump on board! I was so thrilled that I had the day off so I could play!!

I used the sweet Standing Pretty stamp from Elisabeth Bell for Sweet Pea Stamps. Her dress just screamed to be paper pieced!! I also masked off the image to sponge some ink around her and the die too.

I am also on a mission to use up two paper pads~ My Mind's Eye-Stella Rose-Gertie and Echo Park-Springtime so bear with me if you see those used often!!

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by! I have tomorrow off too so hopefully I'll have more to share!

Ohhhh....and I did add some cards to my Etsy Shop today if you want to take a peek!

If all else fails, add pink, sparkle and a butterfly!

Stamps~ Sweet Pea Stamps-Elisabeth Bell- Standing Pretty
Ink~ SU Soft Sky, Memento Tuxedo Black
Cardstock~ SU Old Olive, misc white
Designer Paper~ My Mind's Eye-Stella Rose-Gertie
Other Goodies~ copics, nestabilities, Craft Concept Brocade embossing folder, SU pearls

Let's make some clouds!

It's my turn to share a tutorial on the Inky Impressions Inspirational Blog! If you haven't checked out all the fun stuff there, be sure to take a peek! Lots of great ideas!!!

Since I am still getting my groove back I decided to do a remake of an earlier tutorial that I did on Making Clouds. I have so many compliments on my clouds and also still get lots of requests for how I make them so I thought it would be fun to re-visit this easy technique.

For today's tutorial I'm using the super fun Hula Lili! 

The first thing I do is stamp my image and then mask it. For those new to masking it's super simple, just stamp your image on a post-it note and cut out-voila', a mask.  I save my masks so that if I need to mask the same image in the future, I save a step!

You could also skip this step if you want to just cut out your image and place it on the cloud background.

I'm trying something a bit new today. Normally I use a stencil I've had for years but since I don't think it's available anymore I decided to use some die cuts--these clouds are from Taylored Expressions--but many companies make cloud dies for you to use. Or you could even cut your own out!

I decide where to start the cloud line and place the cloud diecuts there. Once I have them where I want them, then I sponge on a darker blue color--I'm using SU Marina Mist but you can use whatever you have/like. 

Next I move the clouds down just a touch and sponge on some lighter blue--I'm using SU Bashful Blue.

I just continue this process until I have the desired clouds I want. One trick I've found is to flip your diecut as you go so that all your clouds aren't identical.

You could also use other colors to make different skies. The possibilities are endless!!

From here I color up my image and finish the card. Hope this gives you an idea on how to add some clouds to your images!!

I'm entering this card into the following challenges~

• Tuesday Throwdown~ Anything Goes
• Through the Craftroom Door~ Anything Goes
• Created With Love Challenge~ Anything Goes

Have a fabulous day!!

If all else fails-add pink, sparkle and a butterfly!

stamps~ Inky Impressions- Hula Lili, Luau sentiment,  
ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Bashful Blue, SU Marina Mist, SU Real Red, SU More Mustard
cardstock~ misc white, SU Real Red, SU Whisper White,
designer paper~ older SU paper, 
other goodies~ copics, Taylored Expressions Cloud die, nestabilities, Craft Concepts Secret Garden embossing folder, rhinestones, stickles

copics used~ E00, E11, E13, R20, R30, R32, B14, B16, B24, C5, C7, C9, YG05, YG07, YG09, Y00, Y02, Y06, W1, W3

New releases at The Stamping Chef

It's time for new releases at The Stamping Chef!! Be sure to visit the blog to see what my fellow sous chef's have created with these new digis!

I created two cards for today--the first uses the new Lucy's Luau digi and the second uses the new Lost Fairy--which I happen to think is just gorgeous!!

My layout for Lucy's Luau was based on this sketch from Try Stampin' On Tuesday. 

For my layout for Lost Fairy I used an old sketch I saved from Mercy Kerin who no longer does sketches.

Thanks for stopping by!! 

stamps~ The Stamping Chef-Lucy's Luau and TSC Lost Fairy
ink~
cardstock~ misc white, SU Cherry Cobbler, SU Always Artichoke, 
designer paper~ SU from my stash, Basic Grey Lucille,
other goodies~ copics, white pen, Craft Concepts and Cuttlebug embossing folders,rhinestones, stickles, glamour dust, stardust pens, MFT Open Scallop die-namics, 

Arctic Princess

I couldn’t wait to ink up the newly released Arctic Princess from Susana Loves Stamps.

I inked her up with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and then colored her with my copics. I added some touches of sparkle with a stardust pen and stickles. I used several embossing folders for the layers (SCACD has an awesome selection of embossing folders-be sure to check them out-HERE!). To finish things I added a flourish made from a Memory Box die and a flower.

Have a wonderful day!

Cameo Rose

I’ll admit it, I haven’t been to a bridal shower in forever…truthfully I don’t know that I have ever been to one (oh wait, I do remember a few) so coming up with these bridal shower cards has been challenging, I so hope my friend likes them!

This one I chose the stamp, Cameo Rose by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD. I stamped it in VersaFine Onyx Black then heat set it and colored it with copics. I used touches of liquid pearls and stickles to complement the image. I went with the elegant feel again and used embossed white cardstock as my designer paper. I used Couture Creations Drifting Endless for the bottom layer and Craft Concepts Brocade for the top layer.

To finish the card I added some Kaisercraft pearls.

I also have to share that SCACD now has Saturated Canary rubber stamps in stock!!! How totally awesome! I can’t wait to get them! Also some new Viva Decor 3D Stamp Paint is in and it looks so amazing! Be sure to check out the store when you’re shopping, there’s tons of fun products that are must have’s!!

Hopping into SCACD Release Day!

I am so excited for today! It’s been very hard to keep quiet about this amazing release! Lots to show so let’s get to it!

I’m the beginning of the hop but if you get lost along the way or if there is a hiccup, you can find a complete list of hoppers on the store blog, Follow Your Heart.

Here’s a little bit about today’s release~

Here at SCACD we've been "die"ing to mix things up!  So, this month we have the launch of two awesome new Collections.

First is a fantastic new line of dies.  Susana has collaborated on a collection of dies with a timeless, classic feel.  Delicate and beautiful, the diecuts from these high quality wafer thin metal dies will be featuring on your projects for years to come!

Second is a wonderful new direction for SCACD.  Susana is following her heart with a new line of Mixed Media stamps.  For those of you who are new to the concept, Mixed Media is a style that embraces creativity and experimentation. Let SCACD take you on a new creative adventure with the Blank Canvas Collection.  From the beginner to the mixed media enthusiast, these stamps will have the creative juices well and truly flowing! 

Each set in the collection comprises looks, perfect for mixing it up with different techniques.  Use the elements set to enhance the blank canvas silhouettes, or use them on their own for gorgeous effects.

In addition there is a fabulous set of word outlines, ready to be customized however you like!  Color them in, doodle, zentangle, paper piece - go wherever your creativity takes you.

Mix it up and most importantly - HAVE FUN!

I am showing one of the new Susana Loves Stamps-Resilient Woman today and several of the new Elements that are being released. I love that everything mixes and goes together however YOU decide to make it! 

I stamped Resilient Woman in Jet Black Archival ink and then stamped the word Authentic from the Authentic Set also in Jet Black Archival ink. On a sheet of vellum I stamped Blank Canvas Wings also in Jet Black Archival ink and then cut them out.

Next I sprayed Dylusions Ink Spray in Lemon Zest and Bubblegum Pink onto the sheet with the words and Resilient Woman. I must say I really, really liked the Dylusions Ink Sprays and will be getting more and using them more often!! I doodled in one of the Authentic words with my copic multi-liner .03 so it would stand out.

I attached the wings and finished the card and I must say that I really LOVE how it turned out! So fun! 

 

We all know Susana loves dies so it’s so exciting to announce that we are releasing the first Dies by SCACD!!! How totally awesome is that!! And I just know you’ll love them all!

I am presenting the Uncaged Bird Die, which I think is just so beautiful! So many details and the design is just gorgeous!

For this card I used the Uncaged Bird Die and cut it out 4 times, 1 for each color and then I just cut the shapes I wanted out~ green for the vines/leaves, yellow for the bird and pink for the butterflies and brown for the base/birdcage. It was very easy to do and I think the end result is so pretty!!

I also wanted a bit of texture so I used some embossing folders with some of the elements~ these are the ones I used~ Craft Concepts Brocade on the birdcage and bird and Craft Concepts Secret Garden on the leaves/vines. The butterflies needed to sparkle so they have stickles on them! I also thought that the leaves needed a little something so I added a touch of Luminarte Primary Elements Mica powder in Kiwi mixed with multi-medium gloss. The bird has touches of Luminarte Silks in Honey Amber on it as well.

You’ll also notice the corner die, you guessed it, another Dies By SCACD!! I am just so thrilled, excited and jumping off the roof for these dies! This corner die is from the Classic Corners set. I added a touch of sparkle with Smooch Glitz in Frost to the corner dies.

I used the pretty Glitz Pretty In Pink papers and some Kaisercraft pearls  to tie the whole card together.

Now you should hop on over to Elaine’s amazing blog! and don’t forget to head to SCACD when you’re done hopping to do some shopping for these must have stamps and dies! For our International friends, Quixotic Paperie also has these amazing stamps and dies available now!!