WPlus9-Trellis Background

Hi there! Poppin’ in to share a couple of projects created using some new goodies by WPlus9. These are featuring the gorgeous Trellis Background 1 & 2 dies along with the new Happy Birthday die.WPlus9-Trellis Background 1&2, Happy Birthday die For this first card I layered the Trellis Background 1 & 2 die cuts using Aqua Mist & Hawaiian Shores cardstock. I blended Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick & Picked Raspberry on the birthday die cut.
WPlus9-Trellis Background 1&2, Happy Birthday dieI did the same thing with this next card but used different colors. I layered Hibiscus Burst & Raspberry Fizz cardstock and blended Cracked Pistachio & Peacock Feathers on the birthday die cut. I embellished both cards with clear round drops.
_MGWPlus9-Trellis Background 1&2, Happy Birthday die_3637Here’s a video to show you how I created these cards.

Make sure and check out the fantastic, new May release over at WPlus9! Thanks so much for stopping by!


SSS-Hex Yeah

Hi there! I have a sneak of another project I’ve created using the Hex Yeah set. I just love this set so much and can’t seem to put it down. I thought it would be fun to make a hexagon shaker using one of the hexagon dies.SSS-Hex YeahYou can check out the full project and video over on the Simon Says Stamp blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!


SSS-Rad Grad

Hi there! ‘Tis the season for graduation card making. We are in the thick of it here with our children being of age to have many graduation friends. I’ve created a couple of cards using the Rad Grad set.SSS-Rad GradIt’s no secret that I love every single one of CZ Designs, and she nailed it with this Rad Grad graduation set. I embossed the bold Rad Grad sentiment in clear and blended over with distress inks. I LOVE that many of the sentiments have coordinating dies.
SSS-Rad GradShakers just make everthing a celebration, don’t ya think? I used one of the Basic Rectangle dies to create a shaker window onto Fog cardstock.
SSS-Rad GradI filled the shakers with some Pretty Pink Posh sequins & star confetti. I also added a graduation cap above the bold sentiment that is also from the Rad Grad set.SSS-Rad GradI’d love to pick your brain on a few questions I’ve been pondering concerning graduation parties. How much money do you give a graduate: 8th grade, high school, college? I mean, what’s the going rate these days? Also, and more importantly, how do I refrain from eating cake and meatballs at every single party? Thanks so much for stopping by!


Mama Elephant-Oh Happy Day

Hi there! I’m back with Mama Elephant highlighting the Oh Happy Day stamp set.Mama Elephant-Oh Happy DayFor the background I smooshed distress oxide inks using Candied Apple, Spiced Marmalade & Squeezed Lemonade. Then I embossed the large scripty sentiment from Oh Happy Day in Liquid Platinum.Mama Elephant-Oh Happy DayI created a shaker card using one of the Framed Tags-Lafayette Creative Cuts. I die cut the frame onto white glitter cardstock and backed it with acetate. Then I filled the shaker with iridescent stars, hearts & silver star confetti. I also added a few images from She’s So Lovely and embossed another coordinating sentiment from Oh Happy Day in white onto Slate cardstock.
Mama Elephant-Oh Happy DayYou can check out more inspiration using the Oh Happy Day set over on the Mama Elephant blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!


Mama Elephant-Animal Parade

Hi there! I’m back with Mama Elephant highlighting the adorable Animal Parade set.
Mama Elephant-Animal ParadeFor the background I used the All Prettied Up-Creative Cut and blended distress inks for a subtle background.
Mama Elephant-Animal ParadeI stamped the images with Memento ink, colored them with Copics, used the coordinating dies to cut them out and then popped them up with foam tape. I also added some enamel accents to the penguin’s juggling balls.
Mama Elephant-Animal ParadeCheck out the Mama Elephant blog to see more of the sweet Animal Parade set. Thanks so much for stopping by!


Mama Elephant-She’s So Lovely

Hi there! I’m back with Mama Elephant highlighting the She’s So Lovely set.IMG_Mama Elephant-She's So Lovely3371I created four small windows to frame these sweet images from She’s So Lovely. To make the small windows I used one of rectangle dies from the Little Agenda Frames-Creative Cuts set on some Pinkfresh Studio pattern paper.
Mama Elephant-She's So LovelyI colored the images with Copics and embossed a sentiment also from She’s So Lovely. To finish it off I added some colorful sequins.Mama Elephant-She's So LovelyTo see more projects showcasing this She’s So Lovely set check out the Mama Elephant blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!


Sending Sunshine ☀️ Release Blog Hop

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for Day 2 of their Sending Sunshine Blog Hop. If you haven’t already, you can check out the awesome new release HERE! You can also see some amazing projects from yesterday’s hop HERE!SSS-CZ Designs-Hex YeahI’ve created a card featuring the Hex Yeah set designed by my fave, Cathy Zielske. Hex Yeah, I love this set! It tickles my geometric lovin’ fancy!SSS-CZ Designs-Hex YeahI did a little ink smooshing using distress inks and then embossed the hexagons in white. I popped them up onto a white card base, added a sentiment from Hex Yeah and finished it off with a few Pool Party & Crystal Reflections sequins.SSS-CZ Designs-Hex YeahHere’s a video to show you how I created this card.

GIVEAWAY!
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop. Leave me a comment for your chance to win! Winners will be chosen over the weekend and posted on the Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday.
Also, check out the code below to get a free gift with purchase! HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Debby Hughes
Laura Bassen←you are here!
Yana Smakula
Heather Ruwe
Amy Rysavy
Barb Engler
Jean Manis
Bibi Cameron
Yoonsun Hur
Vicky Papaioannou
Lea Lawson
Olga Direktorenko
Kelly Latevola

Mama Elephant-Donut Treats

Hi there! I’m back with Mama Elephant highlighting the adorable Donut Treats set.Mama Elephant-Donut TreatsIt’s funny how cute these little mice are all over the donuts because in real life this would be an udder disaster of a situation, right? I colored the images with Copics and blended some subtle distress inks on the background.
Mama Elephant-Donut TreatsI used one of the Basic Rectangle-Creative Cuts to die cut the panel and pop it up over the pattern paper. Then I added an embossed sentiment from Donut Treats.Mama Elephant-Donut TreatsCheck out the Mama Elephant blog to see more projects showcasing the Donut Treats set. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Mama Elephant-May Stampede

Welcome to the Mama Elephant Design Team blog hop! Our newest release is now live and available for purchase in the store! www.mamaelephant.comMama Elephant-She's So LovelyMy project features the adorable new She’s So Lovely stamp set. Mama Elephant-She's So LovelyFor the background I used the Hillside Cover-Creative Cut. For the color I blended distress inks, masking off the sides with post-it tape as well as a few flicks of water.Mama Elephant-She's So LovelyI colored the images with Copics and used the coordinating dies to cut them out. I embossed a sentiment from She’s So Lovely in white onto a strip of black cardstock.Mama Elephant-She's So Lovely

To celebrate the new release, Mama Elephant is picking 3 winners to win their choice of stamp set! Winners will be chosen at random from the collective blogs in the Stampede. You have up to 4 chances to qualify to win!

» 1. Leave a comment on this blog post «
» 2. Like/share us on Facebook: facebook.com/mamaelephant «
» 3. Follow/tweet us on Twitter: twitter.com/heymamaelephant «
» 4. Follow/tweet us on Instagram: instagram.com/mamaelephant «
 
Each action qualifies for one entry, max 4 entries per stampeder please!
Now let’s get on with the Stampede with our designers!
May’s Special Guest Designer: Thi Lam | Amy Yang | Vera Rhuhay Pamela Ho | Laura Bassen | Nichol Spohr