Beach/Ocean/Summer ATC Swap

I was SO late with this swap due to the curveballs in May but I'm happy I finished these fun Beach/Ocean/Summer ATC cards!!

I also have to say I felt super trendy as this is the first time I "splattered" white paint onto my ATCs! LOL!! I do need a different paintbrush though.

I think the little octopi from the Kraftin' Kimmie Oceans of Love stamp set are just so cute! I created the background with the She Sells Seashells stencil from Kraftin' Kimmie and some distress oxide inks and Avery Elle Clear Shimmer Spray.

I hope my partners like these even though they are super duper late! 

Have a super day!

Supplies~

Bristol Smooth Cardstock, Kraftin' Kimmie She Sells Seashells Stencil, Distress Oxides: Mermaid Lagoon, Salty Ocean and Twisted Citron, Kraftin' Kimmie Oceans of Love Stamp Set, Catherine Pooler Cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copics, SU Cardstock and Ink, Whimsy Stamps ATC Frames and Signatures Stamp Set, White Acrylic Paint, Avery Elle Clear Shimmer Spray, Clear Enamel Dots,

Copics Used~

Green/Yellow Octopus: YG21, YG23, YG25

Blue Octopus: B01, B02, B06

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MerMay 2023- I think you're Narly!!

For today's card I used the Newton's Nook stamp set, Narly Mermaids. I believe this one is retired. Gotta love a mermaid and a narwhal!!

Have a super day and Happy Cinco De Mayo! I'll have a card or two later to celebrate!!

Supplies~

Newton's Nook Narly Mermaids Stamp Set and Dies, Catherine Pooler Cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copics, Distress Oxide Inks- Mermaid Lagoon, Salty Ocean and Peacock Feathers, Avery Elle Clear Shimmer Spray, Gina Marie Designs Wonky Stitched Rectangles Dies, SU Cardstock and Ink, Gina Marie Designs Enamel Dots, 

MerMay 2023- Never Let anyone BURST your BUBBLE!

I'm so excited to kick off another MerMay Series!! I hope to have lots of mermaid cards this month! I do have a family trip planned and Annabelle's graduation so we'll see. 

To kick off MerMay I chose the Sweet November Stamps Merwees Set #2! Such cute little mermaids!

Thank you so much for stopping by! 

Supplies~

Sweet November Merwees Set #2 Stamp Set, Catherine Pooler Cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copics, Bristol Smooth Cardstock, Sweet November Stamps Horizon Lines: Under the Sea Stamp Set, Distress Oxide Salty Ocean, Faded Jeans and Broken China Inks, Sweet November Stamps Mermaid Hair Stamp Set, Distress Chipped Sapphire Ink, MFT A2 Stitched Rectangles STAX Set 1,SU Cardstock and Ink, White Pen, Glossy Accents,

Swap ATC's-Use a Stencil

I can't even begin to tell you how much fun these ATC's were for a swap to use a stencil!

I used the A Colorful Life 6x6 Cloud Edger Stencil for my clouds. Oh my goodness do I love how they turned out!

Then I used a stamp set from my stash, SU Enjoy Life. Not my normal style but wow, again, I love how they turned out! Hopefully my swap partners will like them too!!

Have a super day!!

Supplies~

A Colorful Life 6x6 Cloud Edger Stencil, Bristol Smooth Paper, Distress Oxide Salty Ocean Ink, Stampin' Up Enjoy Life Stamp Set, VersaFine Onyx Black Ink, SU Starry Sky Cardstock and Ink, SU Shaded Spruce Ink, SU Tahitian Tide Cardstock, Whimsy Stamps ATC Frames and Signatures Stamp Set, 

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Oh So Inspired #21- You're on My Mind

Last Saturday night I was a guest on Crafty Al's "Oh So Inspired Live #21". Lots of fun, as always.

Here's the card I created. I was excited to use my new Cloud Edger Stencil from A Colorful Life. I want to practice more with it but I like the clouds it creates.

I hope that the winner of my card likes it. I'll be back on "Oh So Inspired" in a few weeks! Plus this Friday, August 19th, 2022 I'm a guest on Craft Roulette too! 

Have a great day!

Supplies~

Bristol Smooth Paper, A Colorful Life Cloud Edger Stencil, Salty Ocean Distress Oxide Ink, Taylored Expressions Discover Your Wings Stamp Set, VersaMark Ink, Brutus Monroe Black Embossing Powder, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, SU Subtle Embossing Folder, Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words Stamp Set, SU Cardstock, SU Red Rhinestone Jewels, 

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Not 2 Shabby July 2022 Box of the Month-2 Cards

It's time for the July 2022 Box of the Month at Not 2 Shabby!! I'm super excited that I'm in the video hop to share this fabulous box so be sure to head on over to my video and hop for a chance to win a gift certificate to the Not 2 Shabby shop!!

I used the ephemera as a focal point for my first card! I just love the colors!!

I really had fun with the new stencil in the Box of the Month for my second card and I just love that sentiment! "I don't rise and shine, I caffeinate and hope for the best!"

Head on over to my video to see all the details and how I created these cards!

Have a super day! and the Box of the Month sells out quickly so if you like what you see, head on over and order yours today!!!

Supplies~

Not 2 Shabby July 2022 Box of the Month, Pink and Main Reverse Scallop Rectangle Dies, Distress Oxide Inks: Picked Raspberry and Squeezed Lemonade, Stickles Moon Dust Glitter Gel, Bristol Smooth Cardstock, SU Cardstock, SU Ink, 

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Mermaid Monday-Hope Your Day is All Sunshine and Seashells

It's time for another Mermaid Monday!! You can see all my mermaid cards HERE!

Today's card uses a fun mermaid from Sweet November Stamps. I used the clear stamp set, Sunshine and Seashells.

I have a coloring video up HERE for these images!

This was a super fun card to create!! and it came together easily! Love those fun fish!! 

I'm also using this as inspiration in my group, There's a Stamp For That! Challenge #40 has the themes of Ocean Creatures/Fish or Dots or Dinos. 

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

Supplies~

Sweet November Stamps Sunshine and Seashells Stamp Set, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Catherine Pooler Cardstock, Copics, Bristol Smooth Cardstock, Distress Oxide Inks: Salty Ocean and Peacock Feathers , Whimsy Stamps Making Waves Stencil, SU Cardstock, Kraftin' Kimmie Krafty Kolours Mermaid Melody Ink, Twinkle Stickles, Picket Fence Studios Under The Sea Sequin Mix, 

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There's a Stamp For That Meets Kendra's Card Challenges Crafty Collab

I'm excited for today!! Kendra and I have been trying to do this collab for several months but timing just didn't work out so I'm happy we finally got it worked out!!

Kendra from Cards By Kendra and I are doing a collab to share each of our crafty challenges!! We are both sharing over on YouTube so be sure to check out my video HERE and I'll link to Kendra's from there!!

My challenge is There's a Stamp For That, which I've mentioned often. I have a new challenge bi-weekly and I try to have 2-3 themes for each challenge so that everyone can play along without feeling like they have to purchase something (unless they want to)!  The current challenge, Challenge #40 has the themes of Ocean Creatures/Fish or Dots or Dinos!

Kendra's Card Challenge is a Quarterly Card Making Challenge with Prizes. With her free printable you can create 15 cards with six 6x6 sheets of patterned paper!! The current challenge is Challenge #6 but today we are sharing a sneak of one of the sketches from Challenge #7!

We are combining challenges so today we are both sharing a sneak peek of Sketch #15 from the upcoming Kendra's Card Challenge #7 and I am using dinos for my card to provide inspiration for There's a Stamp For That!

The Paperie Ink Dino Birthday stamp set is just so cute and fun!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by and be sure to head on over and watch my video!!

Supplies~

Paperie Ink Dino Birthday Stamp Set, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copics, SU Tropical Escape 6x6 Designer Series Paper, Distress Oxide Inks: Salty Ocean and Lucky Clover, Catherine Pooler Cardstock, Prismacolor Pencils, VersaFine Onyx Black Ink, SU Night Of Navy Cardstock, Kraftin' Kimmie Krafty Kolours Charming Chartreuse Ink, 

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Mermaid Monday- Bubbly Birthday Collab

It's time for another Mermaid Monday PLUS I'm doing a fun collab with Teresa from Fresh and Renewed with Teresa!! Watch my video HERE and see Teresa's HERE!!

You can see all my other mermaid cards HERE!!

We decided that since we both have the MFT Bubbly Birthday set that we would create with that! This set is really so much fun!!

To find out all the details about each card be sure to watch my video!! This set was so fun to create with!!

Have a magical mermaid kinda day!!

Supplies~

MFT Bubbly Birthday Stamp Set, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copics, Paper and Ephemera I was gifted, MFT A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 2, Scan N Cut, Gina K. Designs Heavyweight Cardstock, This Calls For Confetti Gold Hologram, Catherine Pooler Cardstock, La La Land Crafts Summer is Here Layering Stencils, Distress Oxide Inks: Broken China, Salty Ocean, Wild Honey, Distress Ink: Tumbled Glass, White Pen, Glossy Accents, SU Cardstock, C.C. Designs Black Olive Ink, SU Daffodil Delight Ink, 

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There's a Stamp For That #37- Our Talks Are The Best

Challenge #37 at my group, There's a Stamp For That has the themes of Clouds or Fun Fold or Spring. Why not come join us!

I went with the theme of clouds for my card today! I love to make clouds! For today's card I used several stencils from MFT and Distress Oxide Inks.

For my card today I used the super cute stamp set, Shout It From The Rooftops stamp set by MFT that I got at the Not 2 Shabby Shop! If you haven't checked out Not 2 Shabby, you need to! So many awesome companies and crafty goodies there!!

I must say I really think this turned out so cute!! I had debated about getting this set but now I'm so glad I did as it's adorable!!

Thanks for stopping by! Head on over to Not 2 Shabby and look around and then get crafty and come join us at There's a Stamp For That!

Supplies~

Distress Oxide Inks: Broken China, Speckled Egg and Salty Ocean, MFT Cloud Stencil, MFT Mini Cloud Edges, MFT Micro Cloud Edges Stencil, MFT Shout It From The Rooftops Stamp Set, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copics, SU Cardstock, Catherine Pooler Cardstock, MFT Stitched Basic Edges, Not 2 Shabby Blue Florals 6x6 Paper Pad (this was from the Not 2 Shabby Paper Pad Club-it is no longer available but the club is awesome! Sign up today!), 

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Abstract Botanicals Bundle

Crafty Al is one of my best friends and I have been a huge supporter of all her products that she designs for Not 2 Shabby BUT I'm a very bad friend at using them. 

I swore I would do better when I ordered her latest collab products, the Abstract Botanicals Stamp and Stencil Bundle. I'm pleased that I was quick to use it and made 4 cards!! There are so many more ideas in my brain so hopefully I'll use it again soon!!

At the time of sharing this blog post/video there are no bundles left but you can still get the stamp set and you can still add on the extra class too!! Be sure to check out all of the cards that Crafty Al has made with this bundle too! Her playlist is here! 

Here's all the cards I created~ for more details, check out my video HERE as I found it easier to just tell about each card instead of trying to type it all out!

Have the most wonderful day!!

Supplies~

Not 2 Shabby Abstract Botanicals Stamp and Stencil Bundle, SU Garden Green Ink, SU Pacific Point Ink, SU Rich Razzleberry Ink, MFT A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 1, SU Pacific Point Cardstock, SU Banners Pick a Punch, SU Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Bristol Smooth Cardstock, Distress Oxide Inks: Speckled Egg, Cracked Pistachio, SU Highland Heather Ink, SU Soft Succulent Ink, Avery Elle Clear Shimmer Spray, SU Soft Succulent Cardstock, SU Highland Heather Cardstock, SU Basic Pearls Jewels, SU Botanical Gardens Designer Series Paper, SU Cajun Craze Ink, SU Hello Honey Ink, SU Mossy Meadow Ink, MFT Stitched Mini Scallop Rectangle STAX, SU Banner Punch, SU Hello Honey Cardstock, Zig Clean Color Markers, Watercolor Paper, VersaFine Onyx Black Ink, VersaMark Ink, Detail White Embossing Powder, Bo Bunny Double Dot Jewels, 

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Not 2 Shabby Make a Wish Fairy Doors

Today's card was just too much fun to create!! I used the February 2022 Stamp and Die of the Month from Not 2 Shabby called Fairy Doors!! Oh my goodness! The dies are really what makes this magical as they let the doors open!!

The minute I saw this stamp and die set I knew I wanted to have some fairies behind the doors! I am so overjoyed with how it came out with the little fairies hiding behind the doors!!

Seriously, is it not the most fun card!!! It just makes me so happy and makes me smile!!

I did create my first process video while I was creating this card! Check it out HERE!

I hope you have a wonderful, magical day!

Supplies~

Not 2 Shabby Fairy Doors Stamp Set and Dies, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copics, Prismacolor Pencils, Whimsy Slimline Card Builder Die, Distress Oxide Inks: Picked Raspberry, Wilted Violet, Salty Ocean, Avery Elle Clear Shimmer Spray, VersaFine Onyx Black Ink, Kat Scrappiness Tinkerbell Sequin Mix, Not 2 Shabby Dots for Spring 6x6 Paper Pad, 

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Oh So Inspired #13 Live Card-You're On My Mind

On Saturday night I joined Crafty Al and her sister for a live "Oh So Inspired" crafting session!! If you missed it, I hope you'll watch the recorded video HERE! We had so much fun!!

This is the card I created using a retired SU stamp set, Upsy Daisy and some ink blending!

I really like how it turned out! I hope the winner of my card enjoys it too!

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

Supplies~

SU Retired Upsy Daisy Stamp Set, VersaMark Ink, Black Embossing Powder, Bristol Smooth Cardstock, Distress Oxide Abandoned Coral Ink, Distress Oxide Picked Raspberry Ink, VersaFine Onyx Black Ink, Kaisercraft Dark Pink Rhinestones, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Kat Scrappiness Mini Slimline Tri-Frame Dies, SU Basic Black Cardstock, SU Melon Mambo Cardstock, SU Melon Mambo Ink, SU Ribbon, 

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Mermaid Monday-You are Mermazing!

It's time for another Mermaid Monday!! You can see all my mermaid cards HERE!

Today is a special Mermaid Monday as I'm doing a video collab with Teresa from Fresh and Renewed with Teresa. I have been doing Mermaid Mondays and she has been doing Mermazing Mondays so today we're joining together to share our mermaid cards! 

I used the fun Mermazing stamp set and dies from MFT for my card today. 

I did some fun stenciling to go with my mermaid. I'm telling you, stencils are just so fun and versatile!!

Such fun colors and a sweet mermaid for my little scene today.

Make sure you head over and watch my video HERE and then go and watch Teresa's video HERE!!!

Have a super duper mermazing day!

Supplies~

MFT Mermazing Stamp Set and Dies, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copics, Catherine Pooler Cardstock, Kraftin' Kimmie Krafty Kolours: Soft Sage, Lucky Limeade, Fresh Fields, Goblin Green, Festive Fuchsia, Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Semi Circles Stencil, Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Mermaid Scales Stencil, Distress Oxide Inks: Salty Ocean, Wilted Violet, Picked Raspberry, MFT A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 1, SU Pacific Point Cardstock, 

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