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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!

Send Happiness Release Blog Hop-Day 2

June 28, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Send Happiness release blog hop.

SSS-Scallop Borders, CZ Happy Days, Leafy Branch, Reverse Happy

I’ve created two projects using some of the new release goodies. My first card uses the Leafy Branch die.

I die cut it with white cardstock and then colored the inner parts of the leaves with Copics. I layered four of the Leafy Branch die cuts for dimension and inset the colored pieces onto a Fog panel. For the sentiment I die cut one of the CZ Reverse Happy Sentiment Strips with one of the Sentiment Label dies.

For my next card I used one of the Scallop Borders dies and die cut some rainbow colors of cardstock. I was so inspired by Shari’s rainbow scallop card that I couldn’t live another day without trying a rainbow scallop.

For the sentiment I used the CZ Happy Days stamp set. I embossed the sentiment in white onto black and used the coordinating CZ Happy Days dies to cut the rectangle out.

Here’s 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. Winners will be chosen over the weekend and posted on our Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 1st of July.

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Debby Hughes
Laura Bassen
Heather Hoffman
Sidnie Des Jardins
Vicky Papaioannou
Emma Williams
Laurie Willison
Bobbi Lemanski
Caly Person
Betty Wright
Lin Brandyberry

Send Happiness Release

June 26, 2020

Hi there! Popping in to share a couple of projects from the latest Send Happiness Release by Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-CZ Chunky Happy, Lil Critters Boston Terrier, Reverse Happy

My first card features the adorable Lil Critters Boston Terrier die. For the sentiment I used the new CZ Chunky Happy die along with one of the Reverse Happy sentiment strips. I also added a few new sequins: Summer Sunset & Blue Lagoon.

For my next card I used the Scallop Border dies for the background.

SSS-Scallop Borders, Etched Flower Buds, Beautiful Butterflies

For the flowers I used the new Etched Flower Buds die. I embossed the “Thinking of You” sentiment onto Slate cardstock from the Beautiful Butterflies stamp set.

Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for a fun release reveal video as well as more inspiration showcasing the Send Happiness release. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Home Sweet Home

June 25, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a project featuring the new Home Sweet Home stamp set that is included in the latest July Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp.

I created two rows of buildings for a sweet little street. Then I die cut a circle in the Sea Glass panel to tie in the cute airplane with banner flying behind.

All of the images were colored with Copics and the clouds were stamped with Sea Glass ink. I embossed the banner in white onto black cardstock for a pop of contrast.

Check out the Simon Says Stamp blog for more information and inspiration using the July Card Kit. Thanks so much for stopping by!

So Far So Good

June 19, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this colorful card over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the CZ So Far So Good stamp set and the CZ Proud of You die set.

I created the background by cutting squares of solid colored cardstock and stamping the “good new” sentiment repeatedly with Versamark ink on each square. You can check out the video HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Crafty Hugs Release Blog Hop

May 30, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for Day 2 of their Crafty Hugs Release Blog Hop. I’ve have a couple of fun, geometric projects to share with you featuring the Hexagon Greetings Die & Stamp Set.

I die cut several hexagons using the Hexagon Greetings die with white & solid colored cardstock. Then I cut each hexagon into six equilateral triangles. I know, I know…it’s a crazy amount of work, but I actually find it to be very therapeutic cutting all these little triangles and then piecing them back onto the white hexagon.

For the sentiment on both cards I used the Hexagon Greetings Stamp Set.

For this next card I added a few gold glittered triangles using gold glittered cardstock.

I used the Hexagon Greetings die to die cut a hexagon window opening onto an Ivory panel to frame the sentiment.

Here’s 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. Winners will be chosen over the weekend and posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 3^rd of June.

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Laura Bassen
Debby Hughes
Yoonsun hur
Heather Hoffman
Bibi Cameron
Barb Engler
Sidnie Des Jardins
Cheiron Brandon
Laurie Willison
Caly person
Betty Wright
Bobbi Lemanski
Lea Lawson
Preeti Chandran
Lin Brandyberry

Crafty Hugs Release

May 28, 2020

Hi there! Have you seen the fun, new Crafty Hugs release over at Simon Says Stamp? So many awesome products and designs. I’ve created a very simple, yet striking thank you card using some of the new goodies.

SSS-Geo Leaves Stencil, CZ Extra Large Thank You

For the background I blended a soft layer of distress inks onto white cardstock using Twisted Citron, Cracked Pistachio, Mermaid Lagoon & Salty Ocean. Then using the new Geo Leaves stencil I added more tone on tone color for a soft, dreamy feel. I flicked some water, Salty Ocean and white ink onto the panel as well.

For the sentiment used the CZ Extra Large Thank You die with the some of the yummy new Holographic Cardstock. Oh my word, this paper is so cool! Might need a lifetime supply of this stuff. I layered the word die on vellum and popped it up over the blended panel. I added a few April Showers sequins for embellishment.

Check out the fun, new release HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

More Stitching

May 20, 2020

Hi there! Today I tried a new “to me” stitching pattern. I’ve been building my stitching inspiration board over on Pinterest, and I’m pretty sure I’ve got more stitching ideas than time. Isn’t that how it goes?

SSS-Stitching Panel, Just Because Word Mix 2

Here is the inspiration behind my card. Isn’t this the coolest looking needlepoint purse? I love how the stitches overlap and create this clean and orderly design. I’m so drawn to orderly designs. It makes me feel like I’ve got my life in order even though we all know it’s a hot mess up in here:)

I used the Stitching Panel die by Simon Says Stamp and some yarn that I’ve been slowly hoarding more and more of from the drug store.

For the sentiment I used the Just Because Word Mix 2 stamp set. I die cut the sentiment using a Nested Circle die and layered it over a larger die cut circle of Fog cardstock.

Wishing you a wonderful day! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Congrats to the Grad

May 5, 2020

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this colorful graduation project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the CZ Grad Cap stencil & Grad Party.

SSS-CZ Grad Caps Stencil, CZ Grad Cap, CZ Grad Party

I love the look of white pigment ink & distress oxide inks on kraft cardstock. You can do this same look with many different stencils. You can check out the video HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!