Flora & Fauna-1st Birthday!

March 16, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m joining Flora & Fauna for their 1 year birthday celebration! I’m a HUGE flora & fauna fan! I love their simple & quirky images so much. I’ve created a couple of projects featuring the Mermaid Love & Love Bug sets.Flora & Fauna-Love Bug & Mermaid LoveThis first card features the Mermaid Love stamp set. If I could title this technique I would call it “Crop it like it’s Hot”. Sound good?
Flora & Fauna-Mermaid LoveFor both cards I cropped the images, sometimes aggressively, onto their own separate smaller panels. This is a great way to use smaller images that can be hard to fill up the space.
Flora & Fauna-Mermaid LoveThis next “Crop it like it’s Hot” example (I just like saying that…or typing that:) features the Love Bug set.
Flora & Fauna-Love BugPretty much can’t get any better than a llama in a pink car, unless you add a bouquet of balloons. Then it actually CAN get better!
Flora & Fauna-Love BugThe Flora & Fauna birthday sale starts today! Everything is 20% off! (code: birthday)
Check out Flora & Fauna’s instagram for all sorts of fun!

Thanks so much for stopping by!


Mama Elephant-March Stampede

March 15, 2018

Welcome to the Mama Elephant Design Team blog hop!

Our newest release is now live and available for purchase in the store!

 This card is for the cat lover in your life:) My project features the Lots of Letters stamp set along with the Inside Pop-Cats & Bunnies Creative Cuts.
Lots of Letters & Inside Pop - Bunny & CatI stamped the sentiment using the Lots of Letters stamp set and Mama Elephant pigment inks.
Lots of Letters & Inside Pop - Bunny & CatI adhered several of the the kitty heads in various colors using the Inside Pop-Cats & Bunnies dies.
Lots of Letters & Inside Pop - Bunny & CatFor the inside of the card I added the pop-ups using the Inside Pop-Cats & Bunnies creative cuts along with another sentiment using the Lots of Letters set. How adorable are these two kitty cats together?
Lots of Letters & Inside Pop - Bunny & Cat

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 amazing designers!

Laura Bassen←you are here!
Anna Kossakovskaya
Amy Yang
Pamela Ho
Vera Rhuhay
Nichol Spohr


SSS-April 2018 Card Kit

March 13, 2018


Hi there! Today I’m sharing a project that I’ve created using the fantastic new April 2018 Card Kit called Beautiful Day.SSS-April 2018 Card KitTo begin I used the Butterfly Stencil along with several Distress Oxide inks to create this colorful background.
SSS-April 2018 Card KitI die cut an oval window using one of the Stitched Oval dies and stamped a sentiment using the Beautiful Day stamp set. I finished it off with several Nuvo Jewel Drops in coordinating colors.
SSS-April 2018 Card KitHere’s a video to show you how I created this card.

Don’t you love the bright & happy colors in this month’s kit? It’s right up my alley:) You can check out more information on this month’s kit over on the Simon Says Stamp blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!


SSS-Some Bunny Loves You

March 11, 2018

Hi there! Just popping in to share a peek at a project I have over on the Simon Say Stamp blog featuring a couple more new products from the Best Days release.SSS-Doodle Egg Background, Picture Book Bunny, Oh BunnyFor the background I used the Doodle Egg background cling stamp. I added the Picture Book Bunny  die along with a sentiment from the Oh Bunny stamp set. You can check out the full project and video over on the Simon Says Stamp blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Best Days Release Blog Hop

March 10, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for Day 2 of their Best Days Release Blog Hop. There is so much amazing inspiration showcasing the awesome new Best Days Release.
SSS-Picture Book Walrus & Lamb, Emphatic, Bubble Tracker, Reverse Polka, Oh BabyI have a couple of projects to share using some of my faves from the new release. I just had to play with a few more of the adorable new Picture Book dies. My first card features the Picture Book Walrus. I die cut the Walrus with white cardstock and blended Salty Ocean, Pumice Stone & Hickory Smoke to add the color.
SSS-Picture Book Walrus, Emphatic & Bubble TrackerFor the background I embossed the hexagon images from Bubble Tracker in clear and then blended Distress inks over in Candied Apple, Spiced Marmalade, Squeezed Lemonade, Twisted Citron and  Mermaid Lagoon. The sentiment is from the Emphatic stamp set.
SSS-Picture Book Walrus, Emphatic & Bubble TrackerMy next card showcases the Picture Book Lamb die.
SSS-Reverse Polka, Oh Baby, Picture Book LambFor the background I stamped the Reverse Polka background cling using Sea Glass & Maliblue ink. I die cut a window opening using one of the Nested Circle dies and added a sentiment from Oh Baby.
SSS-Reverse Polka, Oh Baby, Picture Book LambHere is a video to show you how I created these cards.


Giveaway!

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop. Leave a comment for your chance to win! Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday.

HOP ORDER:

Simon Says Stamp Blog
Debby Hughes
Laura Bassen←you are here!
Yana Smakula
Nichol Spohr
Amanda Korotkova
Amy Rysavy
Lisa Addesa
Heather Hoffman
Barb Engler
Bibi Cameron
Tracy Freeman
Lin Brandyberry
Gayatri Murali


Best Days Release

March 7, 2018

Hello! Have you seen the fun new Best Days Release over at Simon Says Stamp? So much fun stuff! I was giddy to see more Picture Book Animals.
SSS-Picture Book Croc, Emphatic, Sweet Elephants & Picture Book SkyI’ve created a couple of cards using some of my faves from the new release. My first card features the Picture book Croc. I die cut the Picture Book Croc with white cardstock and then blended Twisted Citron & Crushed Olive to add the color. I never thought I’d fall for a croc, but this one’s pretty darn adorbs.
SSS-Picture Book Croc, Emphatic, Waves StencilI used the fun new Waves and Hills stencil with distress inks in Cracked Pistachio, Peacock Feathers, Mermaid Lagoon & Salty Ocean. I die cut a waves with one of the Slopes & Hills dies so that I could tuck the Picture Book Croc behind. I added a super fun sentiment from the new Emphatic set by CZ Design. I get absolutely giddy when I see new CZ Design stuff!
SSS-Picture Book CrocNext up is a baby card featuring the Sweet Elephant dies.
SSS-Sweet Elephants, Picture Book SkyI used the Picture Book Sky for the background and die cut the elephants in Fog & Smoke cardstock. I added a simple sentiment from the Oh Baby stamp set.
SSS-Sweet Elephants & Picture Book SkyCheck out the new Best Days Release HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Altenew March 2018 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

March 7, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Altenew for their March Release Blog Hop. If you are following the hop then you should have arrived here from the Altenew Scrapbook Blog.Altenew-Scallop Builder & Classy Stripes StencilsMy first card features the gorgeous new Classy Stripes Stencil.
Altenew-Classy Stripes StencilI blended several of the Altenew inks layering the Classy Stripes Stencil and angling it towards the center of the card. I used the Envelope Liner die for the “hello” and embossed a coordinating sentiment from the Adore You set.
Altenew-Classy Stripes StencilMy next card features the Scallop Builder Stencil. Both of these stencils are so timeless and give utterly jaw-dropping results with minimal effort.
Altenew-Scallop Builder StencilI blended more Altenew inks using the Scallop Builder Stencil and stamped a sentiment from the Everything About You as well as embossing a coordinating sentiment in white onto a strip of black cardstock.
Altenew-Scallop Builder StencilHere’s a video to show you how I created these cards:


Prizes:

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to SIX lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by Wednesday, March 14th for a chance to win. Six winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 3/17/2018.

You can also leave me a comment for your chance to win a $30 gift certificate.

Your next stop on the hop is Paige Evans.
Thanks so much for stopping by!


Mama Elephant-Bunny Agenda

March 5, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Mama Elephant blog featuring the adorable Little Bunny Agenda set.
Mama Elephant-Little Bunny Agenda I used the Grid Window die to frame each bunny and blended distress inks in each square.
Mama Elephant-Little Bunny AgendaI stamped the images with Memento ink, colored them with Copics and used the coordinating Little Bunny Agenda dies to cut them out and pop them up with foam tape.
Mama Elephant-Little Bunny AgendaFor the sentiment I used the Occasional Labels set.
Mama Elephant-Little Bunny AgendaThanks so much for stopping by today!

Limited Editon 2018 Easter Card Kit

March 1, 2018

Hi there! Have you seen the latest Limited Edition Easter Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp? It’s such a cool kit with a little bit of everything for all your Easter/Spring themed projects. I’m sharing a couple of projects showcasing the kit.
SSS-Limited Editon 2018 Easter Card KitMy first card uses some of the gorgeous Lawn Fawn plaid paper included in the kit. I couldn’t wait to try the Deco Foil Adhesive Pen along with the Gina K Designs Deco Foil sheets on the  plaid paper. It is so easy to use and completely addictive.
SSS-Limited Editon 2018 Easter Card KitThe textured background paper is also included in the kit by Tonic and I added a sentiment using one of the stickers from the Simple Stories sticker sheet as well as a coordinating embossed sentiment from the Easter Wishes stamp set.
SSS-Limited Editon 2018 Easter Card KitFor this next card I had some fun using the Easter Egg Design Trio Stencil Set that comes in the kit.SSS-Limited Editon 2018 Easter Card KitI layered a couple of the stencils to create this patterned Easter egg using Cracked Pistachio & Mermaid Lagoon distress oxide inks. The embossed sentiment is from the Easter Wishes stamp set.
SSS-Limited Editon 2018 Easter Card KitHere’s a video to show you how I created my cards.

This is a Limited Edition kit so once they’re gone, they’re gone, but many of the contents can be purchased separately. There’s a video over on the Simon Says stamp blog walking through the contents of the kit. Thanks so much for stopping by!


Too Rad to be Sad

February 28, 2018

Hello there! Just popping in on this last day of February with a spicy little number to share with you featuring the Grid Play background & stamp set along with the Archie Alpha dies.SSS-Grid Play & Archie AlphasTo begin I stamped the Grid Play Background in Moonlight pigment ink. Then I stamped each one of those small triangles to fill the entire panel. It looks like pattern paper, but it’s even better. It’s like the difference between a homemade chocolate chip and a store bought one. Homemade is always better:) SSS-Grid Play & Archie AlphasAs you can see, I am in love with the Archie Alpha dies and can’t stop using them. I just love being able to make my own ridiculous sentiments like this one. I saw this on a t-shirt and it made me laugh and plus it rhymes, ha! SSS-Grid Play & Archie AlphasHere’s a quick little video to show you how I made this card. Here’s to a “rad” day😀

I have a couple of winners to announce: The winner from my Sakura Blossom giveaway is BarbGhig. The winner from my MFT giveaway is Cathy Lillie.

Thanks so much for stopping by!