My project features the Marine Friends stamps set. For the background I used the Making Waves Cover-Creative Cut and for the sentiment I used the Hello Script-Creative Cut. I blended the background with Distress Oxide inks and flicked with water & Aquamarine Liquid Watercolor. I stamped the images with Versafine Onyx Black ink onto Bristol and colored with Zig Clean Color Markers. I also colored the Hello Script die with Carmine Red.
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Blossoms and Butterflies Release Blog Hop
April 13, 2019
Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their Blossoms and Buttlerflies release blog hop.
I’ve created a fun Mother’s Day card featuring the Outline Floral Mom die.
For the background I blended distress oxide inks onto bristol as well as the letters “mom” from the die cut. I added an embossed sentiment from Tiny Words Encouragement as well as some Nuvo drops for embellishment.
Here’s a video to show you how I created this project.
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 chosen over the weekend and posted on the Simon Says Stamp store blog on Wednesday, the 17th of April.
HOP ORDER:
Pinkfresh Studio 5th Birthday Blog Hop Celebration
April 5, 2019
Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Pinkfresh Studio for their 5th birthday blog hop celebration. If you are following the hop then you should have arrived here from Anett Gelencser’s blog.
My card showcases the Gatsby die. I masked the angles using post-it tape and blended distress oxide in in Worn Lipstick, Spiced Marmalade & Squeezed Lemonade.
For the sentiment I used a new die set coming out on Monday, April 8th called Classic Words die set. I die cut the word gold foil cardstock.
GIVEAWAYS:
Pinkfresh Studio is giving away 3 Grand Prizes picked from the Pinkfresh blog:
-A full set of Liquid Watercolors
-3 current paper collections
-The entire April Essentials die release, which will be released on Monday, April 8th
Leave me a comment for your chance to win a $25 giftcard.
Winners will be posted on Sunday, April 14th on the Pinkfresh Studio GIVEAWAY PAGE. You must check that page & claim their prize within 2 weeks.
The next stop on the hop is the lovely Zsoka Marko.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Altenew 5th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 3 + Giveaway
April 4, 2019
Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Altenew for their 5th Anniversary Blog Hop. If you are following the hop then you should have arrived here from the Altenew Card blog.
I’ve created a couple of projects using some of my favorite Altenew products. I love to personalize my cards and these Mega Alphabet dies are perfect for adding a monogrammed look.
For the background I used the Cube Builder Stencil, which is one of my all-time favorite stencils ever in the history of ever. I blended Distress Oxide inks in Twisted Citron, Cracked Pistachio and Peacock Feathers.
This next card uses the Stone Wall Stencil with more Distress Oxide inks: Tumbled Glass, Blueprint Sketch & Wilted Violet.
I added embossed sentiments to both cards using the Sentiments & Quotes stamp set along with a few sequins for embellishment.
Here’s a video to show you how I created these cards.
Prizes
Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 5 lucky winners and one Altenew Academy class to 10 lucky winners. There are also 14 awesome companies/crafty friends who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:
- Altenew: 5 $50 Altenew Gift Certificates
- Altenew Academy: 10 Class Spots
- Jennifer McGuire Ink: 2 $100 Altenew Gift Certificates
- My Sweet Petunia: 1 Prize Bundle(Original MISTI, a set of Creative Corners, a Cut-Align and a bar magnet)
- Pretty Pink Posh: 2 $50 Gift Certificates
- Simon Says Stamp: $50 Gift Certificate
- Scrapbook.com: $50 Gift Certificate
- Ellen Hutson LLC: $30 Gift Certificate
- Blitsy: $30 Gift Certificate
- Online Card Classes: 3 Class Spots
- Butterfly Reflections Ink: $25 Gift Certificate
- Seven Hills Crafts: £25 Gift Certificate
- Chameleon Art Products: 1 Pack of 5 Chameleon Pens
- Scrapbook & Cards Today: 1 Copy of Scrapbook & Cards Today Spring 2019 Issue
- WOW! Embossing Powder: $20 Gift Certificate
- Simply Cards & Papercraft: 1 Copy of Simply Cards & Papercraft Spring 2019 Issue
Be sure to leave comments by 4/12/2019 for a chance to win! 33 winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs listed below and will be announced on the Altenew Blog on 4/20/2019.
The next stop on the hop is the amazing Erum Tasneem!
Thanks so much for hopping by!
Mama Elephant-Birdie Wreath
February 27, 2019Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Mama Elephant blog featuring the adorable new Birdie Wreath set.
To begin I stamped several of the images from Birdie Wreath as well as the banner image from Hippity Hop and colored them with Copics. Then I used the coordinating creative cuts to die them out.
For the background I blended Distress Oxides in Spun Sugar, Wild Honey & Squeezed Lemonade onto Neenah Solar White cardstock. Then I used foam tape to pop up the images over the ink blended background.
I added some Nuvo Jewel Drops in Rose Water, Orange Marmalade & Limoncello here and there for accents. Those Nuvo Drops are dangerous. Once you get started, it’s almost impossible to stop!
I think this would make a perfect wedding or even baby card. Hope you have a wonderful day! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Pretty Pink Posh-5th Birthday Celebration
January 10, 2019
Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Pretty Pink Posh for their 5th Birthday Celebration! I have a couple of projects featuring their new January release goodies!
My first card showcases the gorgeous With Love Shaker Die.
For the background I blended distress oxide inks in Spiced Marmalade, Picked Raspberry & Wilted Violet. I flicked the same distress inks as well by smoothing a bit of the ink onto an acrylic block and picking it up with a wet brush to flick it. I also added a few flicks of white acrylic ink. I popped the With Love Shaker die cut over the blended background and adhered a few jewels from the Valentines Jewels Mix. To finish it off I clipped a silk ribbon tied in a bow.
This next project using the super festive Piñata Party stamp & die set.
I stamped the confetti images onto the background and then created a circle window to hide the hanging twine that holds the adorable piñata. I colored all the images with Copics. This set is so fun!
GIVEAWAY!
Pretty Pink Posh is giving away 9 $25 gift certificates to those NINE people who comment during the blog hop. Plus, we are giving away a not-yet-released set for qualifying purchases, while supplies last!
Blog Hop Order:
Pretty Pink Posh blog
Laura Bassen←you are here!
Eloise Blue
Melody Rupple
Nicky Meek
Cathy Zielske
Dana Kirby
Amy Rysavy
Suzy Plantamura
Wanda Guess
Jane’s Doodles-Outdoors
November 27, 2018Hi there! Today I’m taking a little break from the holiday card making and sharing a fun project featuring some adorable sets by Jane’s Doodles.
This card features the Outdoors stamp set. For the background I blended Distress Oxides in Salty Ocean, Blueprint Sketch, Chipped Sapphire & Forest Moss onto Bristol. I flicked the background with water.
For the images, I stamped them with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, colored them with Copics and fussy cut them out. The sentiment is from the Happy Camper stamp set.
I love these sweet, hand-drawn images. We are covered in snow here in Illinois, so this moonlit, cozy campsite looks pretty inviting right about now. Hope you have a great day! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Pretty Pink Posh November Blog Hop
November 16, 2018
Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Pretty Pink Posh for Day 2 of their November release.
My first project features the Layered Tree Die. This card is so simple, which are usually my favorites) and yet it makes me giddy with the rainbow pom poms.
I die cut the layered of the tree using three shades of green cardstock: Limeade Ice, Simply Chartreuse & Ripe Avocado. To make the bottom layer darker, I die cut Ripe Avocado cardstock and blended Forest Moss Oxide ink onto it. I threaded some mini pom poms(bought at hobby lobby) onto white thread to decorate the tree. A few pom poms are secured with glossy accents. For the sentiment I used the Caroling Critters stamp set.
This next card uses the Tree Shaker Die.
I trimmed strips of solid colored cardstock and adhered them onto an angle. I die cut three trees using the Tree Shaker die and adhered them together with spray adhesive to add dimension. I also embossed a coordinating sentiment using the Caroling Critters set.
GIVEAWAY!
Pretty Pink Posh is giving away 4 $25 gift certificates (two winners each day).
Winners will be picked randomly along the blog hop.
Comments must be left by 11:59 PM PDT on 11/20/2018.
Winners will be announced on the PPP blog.
Blog Hop Order:
My Favorite Things-Snowflakes & Get Well Hugs
November 15, 2018Hello! Today I’m sharing these two projects featuring more new products from the My Favorite Things November release.
This first card used the Snowflake Window die. I ink blended on the panel behind using distress oxide inks and mounted both panels onto white woodgrain cardstock. The sentiment is from Snow Special. To finish it off I added a few drops of white Nuvo Crystal drops.
This next card uses the Get Well Circle Frame die. I blended distress oxides onto white cardstock before die cutting. I added a sweet image from Warm & Feathered Hugs along with an embossed sentiment from Beary Best Friends.
You can check out the video showing how I created these cards over on the My Favorite Things YouTube channel. Thanks so much for stopping by!
My Favorite Things-November Release
November 13, 2018Hi there! Today I’m sharing a few, festive projects featuring some of the November release by My Favorite Things.
This first card features the Christmas Tree Window die. This is a special die in that you cannot buy it, but you can get it FREE if you spend $60. You can read more about that HERE.
Behind the die cut panel I blended Distress Oxide inks in Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn & Pine Needles. For ornaments I used Nuvo Jewel Drops in Limoncello, Orange Marmalade, Rose Water & Strawberry Coulis. The embossed sentiment is from the Beary Best Friends set.
Next up I have fun little trio of tags featuring the Fold-Up Tag dies.
For the base tag I used Lawn Fawn Really Rainbow patter paper and the sweet penguin images are from the Snow Special set.
On the inside of the tags I embossed a sentiment from the Here Comes Santa Claus set.
Here’s a video to show you how I created these projects.
Make sure and check out the fabulous new My Favorite Things November release.
Thanks so much for stopping by!