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Pinkfresh Studio-Folk Mandala

January 9, 2019

Hi there! Today I have a fun project on the Pinkfresh Studio YouTube channel featuring the Folk Mandala set by Pinkfresh Studio. This is such a fun set that can be used to create endless designs. I went for a softer, pastel look this time.

I stamped the background mandala design using Frosty Pink, Coral Berry & Crimson ink. For the birds I embossed in clear and blended Cracked Pistachio & Mermaid Lagoon. I added an embossed sentiment from My Favorite Things to Say set. To finish it off I added some jewels in coordinating colors.

Check out the video of this project over on the Pinkfresh Studio YouTube channel! Thanks so much for stopping by!

So Loved

January 4, 2019

Hi there! Hope you all had a wonderful time celebrating the new year. I actually rang in the new year on an airplane flying somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean. We had a quick stop in Dublin, Ireland and then onto Germany where we are visiting our oldest son who is living there this year playing hockey.

I am struggling with the time change, BUT so very happy to see my boy💗He is doing great, by the way, and we have been enjoying all the delicious food and wonderful culture.

Today I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the All My Heart Stencil & So Loved stamp set. I die cut the sentiment using one of the Nested Hearts dies and blended the background with distress inks, adding translucent embossing paste for the shine. This could be a great card for Valentine’s Day, but could easily work all year long. Head over to the Simon Says Stamp blog to see the video. Thanks so much for stopping by!

You’re the Bestest

December 30, 2018

Hi there! Long time no post, eh? It’s been a festive blur! Hope you all had a wonderful holiday. I’m happy to finally get some crafty time and share a project I created featuring the Outline Floral Frame die. I die cut this gorgeous floral frame with white cardstock and colored it using my Copics.

I backed the frame with acetate and created a full card shaker. For the background I blended some distress inks in Spun Sugar, Spiced Marmalade & Squeezed Lemonade. I also flicked some of the inks along with white acrylc ink. Then I stamped a beautiful sentiment from the So Loved stamp set.

To fill the shaker I used some Heart Confetti & sequin mixes. Also want to mention that the foam strips are a dream to use for shakers like these. They are pre-cut, thin strips of foam tape and make it so effortless for shaker making.

Before the new year comes and goes I just want to take a moment and thank you for your support & encouragement this year. I appreciate every kind word & comment you leave, and feel so fortunate that you take the time to stop by. Here’s to another year of inspiration, humor & crafty goodness! YOU’RE THE BESTEST💗

Also announcing a winner from my Honey Bee Stamps post.
Congratulations raggiodiluce82!

Windows to My Heart

December 21, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m taking a little break from the holiday frenzy & sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Windows to My Heart die along with a few adorable Picture Book Animals: Monkey, Zebra & Chihuahua. The sentiment is from the Besties set.

Check out the full tutorial & video over on the Simon Says Stamp blog.

I also have a winner to announce from my Bold Beautiful post.
Congratulations Amy Cooley!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Bold Beautiful

December 13, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this fun birthday shaker over on the My Favorite Things YouTube channel featuring the Bold Beautiful die. I also added a sentiment from the Hello, Beautiful stamp set and die cut it using one of the new Essential Slanted Sentiment Strips dies.

My Favorite Things just released some amazing new products for December. You can see the fun new release HERE & you can watch my video tutorial HERE!

How about a giveaway?
I have a few My Favorite Things goodies to give away.

Leave me a comment telling me your favorite new products from the My Favorite Things December release and I’ll randomly pick a winner from the comments.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Ornate Love

December 10, 2018

Hi there! Have you seen the latest You Are Loved release by Simon Says Stamp? So much fun stuff, great for Valentine’s Day and so much more! I have a project to share using the Ornate Love stamp & coordinating die set.

To begin I die cut the two hearts form the Ornate Love die set onto two separate panels of white cardstock and layered them onto a white card base for a fun, tone on tone background.

Then I embossed the block letters from Ornate Love in white. Each letter was embossed onto a different color. I used Doll Pink, Lipstick Red, Orange Peel and Sunshine. I also embossed the “you” from Ornate Love and used the coordinating dies to die cut everything out and pop up with foam tape.

Check out the You Are Loved release HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Simple Mod Shakers

December 8, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of fun projects over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Mod Poinsettia Oval & Mod Leaf Oval dies. I created these simple Mod Shakers adding a couple of beautiful sentiments from the Sketched Flowers set. I love how the intricate die cuts pop on the neutral background of Fog & Ivory cardstock, too.

You can see the full post & video over on the Simon Says Stamp blog.

I also have a couple of winners to announce.

The winner from the Christmas Tree Stitching post is Lura!

The winner from the Gina K. class at The Paper Forest post is Connie G.!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Honey Bee Stamps-12 Days of Christmas

December 6, 2018

Hi there! Laura here and today I’m excited to join Honey Bee Stamps for their Twelve Days of Christmas event! I have a festive red door shape card featuring the Threshold Card-Honey Cuts.I love all the details that these dies give the door from the molding to the fancy doorknob. There’s even a fun word die included. It’s a great die set, and what I love most is that you don’t have to think too much. You just die cut all the pieces and adhere them together! You can customize the door for any season or occasion.
Here’s a video to show you how I created this card.

GIVEAWAY!!
I have a $25 gift certificate to Honey Bee Stamps to giveaway!
Leave me a comment for your chance to win!

Also, these Threshold Card-Honey Cuts are now on sale!
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Gina K. class at The Paper Forest

December 5, 2018

Hi there! Today I have something a little different than usual, but my local paper crafting store is hosting a couple of super fun classes this weekend, taught by the one and only, Gina K.! How exciting is that? I thought I’d just post it here for any locals that might be interested.
So the shop is called The Paper Forest and they are hosting Gina K. this weekend. Gina is going to be making some Holiday Tags, a gift card holder and some last minute cards that sparkle.

About the class: The class is $60, 20 open seats for each of the sessions, classes are almost full! We may be able to add a few more. It will be the same class each session and all participants get an exclusive Gina K stamp set!

Friday, December 7th Classes:
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Saturday, December 8th Classes:
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

The Paper Forest, Inc.

12 Washington Plaza

Washington, IL 61571

(309) 745-3440

www.thepaperforest.com
www.facebook.com/ThePaperForest

I know this is last minute and many of you are not local, but I thought I’d just give a shoutout because local stamp shops & Gina K. deserves it, right? I’m hoping I can stop by to see everyone who makes it out. Maybe one day I’ll muster up the courage to teach a class, too😀

For those of you who can’t make it, how about a giveaway?
I have a fun Gina K. set to giveaway to one lucky winner!
Leave me a comment telling me where you are from…not specifically, but what state, province, country…I’d love to know!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

DieCember® Release Blog Hop

December 2, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their DieCember® release blog hop. I have a colorful project to share using a couple of the fun new dies from the DieCember® release.
My project features the Spinning Circle die. I die cut eight different solid colored cardstocks, which allows you to make eight rainbow spinning circles. Ofcourse you could do any color combination that floats your boat. I’ve just been dying to try this with rainbow colors.
For the sentiment I used the You’re the Best die with White Glitter Cardstock and backed it with Island Blue.Here’s a video to show you how I created this card.

Simon Says Stamp is having a fun promotion for DieCember®. Use the code DCMBR27 for a free Nutty & Bright stamp set (while supplies last!) with any purchase.
GIVEAWAY!
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop.
Winners will be chose over the weekend and posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, December 12th.