The Stamping Village-We Stand With You

July 21, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a project that I created for Pinkfresh Studio’s YouTube channel featuring the newest collaboration stamp set by The Stamping Village called We Stand With You.

Pinkfresh Studio-The Stamping Village:We Stand With You, Pop Out Rainbow

For the overlapping rainbow on the background I used the Pop Out Rainbow stamp set along with several Pinkfresh Studio inks. For the sentiment I used the new We Stand With You stamp set.

Pinkfresh Studio-The Stamping Village:We Stand With You, Pop Out Rainbow

You can check out more information on this fun, new collaboration stamp set over on the Pinkfresh Studio blog. You can also see the video tutorial HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Lovey Montera Leaf Wishes

July 20, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Honey Bee Stamps YouTube channel featuring several new products from their latest Hello Summer release.

Honey Bee Stamps-Lovely Layers: Monstera Leaf, Garden Lattice Cover Plates, Wish You Were Here

For the background I used the gorgeous Garden Lattice Cover Plate Top & Base-Honey Cuts. I die cut each with a lighter and darker shade of cream cardstock and glued them onto a white cardbase using the new Honey Bee Stamp Precision Tip Glue Tube.

Honey Bee Stamps-Lovely Layers: Monstera Leaf, Garden Lattice Cover Plates, Wish You Were Here

The Lovely Layers Monstera Leaf-Honey Cuts look so tropical layered in these bright colors of cardstock. For the sentiment I used the Wish You Were Here stamp set along with the coordinating die set.

Honey Bee Stamps-Lovely Layers: Monstera Leaf, Garden Lattice Cover Plates, Wish You Were Here

Here’s a video to show you how I created this card.

Sending you tropical smiles today! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Concord & 9th-Feature Friday

July 17, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m back with another Feature Friday post for Concord & 9th using more of the gorgeous new cardstocks from their latest release.

Concord & 9th-Fresh Cut Florals Dies Editions 1 & 2, Hexagon Label Dies

This week’s Feature Friday topic was to pick a favorite ink and/or paper technique. So I was either going to blend with the delicious, new inks or strip it up with the gorgeous, new cardstocks. You know how I like to strip it up(with cardstock, of course) I’m a card making stripper. Is that still funny? Maybe it’s never been funny? Either way, I’m just going to keep saying that until it stops making me chuckle. Listen, I’m just trying to survive over here. Just go with it.

Concord & 9th-Fresh Cut Florals Dies Editions 1 & 2, Hexagon Label Dies

I trimmed strips of 20 of the new colors and adhered them on an angle. Angles make you look hip, don’t you think? The colors look so good when they’re all together like this, don’t they?

Concord & 9th-Fresh Cut Florals Dies Editions 1 & 2, Hexagon Label Dies

For the blooms I used the new Fresh Cut Florals Dies Edition 1 & 2 dies with white, vellum and Parsley cardstock. I added the gold glittered heart & “hi” from the Hexagon Label dies.

Concord & 9th-Fresh Cut Florals Dies Editions 1 & 2, Hexagon Label Dies

Check out the Concord & 9th Instagram & blog for more inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Concord & 9th-Feature Friday

July 10, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a Feature Friday project for Concord & 9th using some of my favorite new colors.

Concord & 9th-Fresh Cut Florals Dies Edition 3, Hey Bestie

I am absolutely head over heels for the new Stardust color. It’s so unique and pairs perfectly with Dove & Mushroom. I created some flowers using the Fresh Cut Florals Dies Edition 3 dies.

Concord & 9th-Fresh Cut Florals Dies Edition 3, Hey Bestie

I added some strips of cardstock on an angle behind the flowers in Aqua Sky, Oceanside, Peacock, Stardust, Dove & Mushroom. For the sentiment I used the Hey Bestie stamp set.

Concord & 9th-Fresh Cut Florals Dies Edition 3, Hey Bestie

I’ll be back next Friday with another feature using more delicious new colors by Concord & 9th. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Chunky Flower-3 Ways

July 10, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing these three projects over on the Simon Says Stamp blog. They are showcasing the CZ Chunky Flower die along with the CZ Reverse Happy Sentiment Strips.

SSS-CZ Chunky Flower die, Reverse Happy Sentiment Strips

Check out the video HERE! I’m pretty giddy about that center card. It spins! You just have to see it in action:) Thanks so much for stopping by!

Concord & 9th Color Release

July 9, 2020

Hi there! Just popping in to share the news that the Concord & 9th Color Release is finally available for purchase HERE! There are 22 new inks & matching cardstocks in the most gorgeous colors.

Concord & 9th-Color Release

These new inks are delicious. They are different than other inks I’ve used. They have a firmer pad and are juicy, but not too juicy. When they dry, the ink smooths out like butter. Some of these hearts were only stamped once. The darker shades stamp so vividly. I find the bleeding minimal and the stamped impression to be pleasantly sharp.

Concord & 9th-Hey Bestie, Tall Type Alphas

My project here uses all 22 new ink colors. I stamped each one with a small heart from the Hey Bestie stamp set. For the sentiment I used the Tall Type Alpha dies with gold glittered cardstock.

Concord & 9th-Hey Bestie, Tall Type Alphas

I shared this video a few days ago, but never posted it on my blog showing how I created this card.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Big Birthday Wishes

July 8, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing these two simple, birthday themed projects over on the My Favorite Things YouTube channel featuring some of their latest July release products.

My Favorite Things-Big Birthday Wishes Die-namics, Frosted Cupcake Die-namics, All the Cupcakes

I used the Big Birthday Wishes Die-namics, Frosted Cupcake Die-namics & All the Cupcakes stamp set. You can check out the video HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hello Summer Release Blog Hop

July 6, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Honey Bee Stamp for their Summer Release Blog Hop. You can check out their fun, summer release HERE!

Honey Bee Stamps-Diamon Thin Frames, Gear Up, Friend

I’ve created two projects featuring the Diamond Thin Frames-Honey Cuts.

Honey Bee Stamps-Diamon Thin Frames, Gear Up

I die cut the diamond with several colors of cardstock and adhered them together. For the sentiment I embossed the Hello from Gear Up.

Honey Bee Stamps-Diamon Thin Frames, Gear Up

For this next card I used more diamonds created with all of the pieces left over. I trimmed one diamond into fourths and adhered it onto the corners.

Honey Bee Stamps-Diamon Thin Frames, Friend

For the sentiment I used the Friend-Honey Cuts with a coordinating sentiment embossed from the Farm Fresh Flowers stamp set.

Honey Bee Stamps-Diamon Thin Frames, Friend

Here’s a video to show I how I created these cards.

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A Pocket Full of Happiness

July 3, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a project featuring some fun, new stamp sets from a brand new company called A Pocket Full of Happiness. This company was started by my very talented friend, Zsoka Marko. I think her designs are fantastic and I’m excited for her as she starts this new journey.

A Pocket Full of Happiness-Mosaic Circle Builder, Mix that Font

My project features a new set called Mosaic Circle Builder. To stamp he mosaic design I used Pinkfresh Studio inks: Mint, Ocean Breeze, Mermaid Cove and Sparkling Rose.

I created a shaker card by die cutting a circle window using a Hero Arts circle die and filling it with Pink Moonstone sequins. For the sentiment I used another new stamp set called Mix That Font.

A Pocket Full of Happiness-Mosaic Circle Builder, Mix that Font

Here’s a short, little video to show how I created this card.

I hope to feature more new sets soon! Make sure and check out Zsoka’s new shop, A Pocket Full of Happiness, HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pup Notes

June 30, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a few puppy themed cards that I created as a hostess gift for a couple who had us over for pizza last Friday. They run a shelter project finding homes for rescue dogs in Crete. They actually have seven dogs in their home now, so needless to say, my kids were in heaven.

SSS, Lil Critters Dachsund, CZ Chunky Love You

I used some new dies from the Send Happiness release featuring the Lil Critters Dachshund & CZ Chunky Love You. For the background I just trimmed some strips of cardstock and adhered them on an angle. I also used some Sunny Studios pattern paper for the back of the Chunky Love You die cut.

SSS-Lil Critters Schnauzer, CZ Chunky Love You

This next card features the Lil Critters Schnauzer and CZ Chunky Love You dies. I used more Sunny Studios pattern paper on the background. I die cut a circle window frame using one of the Nested Circles dies. For the backing of the Chunky Love You die cut I used Pinkfresh Studio pattern paper.

SSS-Picture Book Labrador, CZ Happy Days

This last card uses the Picture Book Labrador die with a sentiment from the CZ Happy Days stamp set. I added more strips of solid colored cardstock for the background.

Now all I need now is to get invited to dinner by a couple who owns a monkey shelter, lol! Then I would be in absolute heaven hanging with all the moneys, and could make a pack of monkey cards for the hostess. Not that I don’t love dogs. I love dogs, cats, monkeys and french fries:) Thanks so much for stopping by!