Saturday, April 30, 2022

Paper Nest Dolls: Have a GROOVY Birthday

What is your favorite decade? My favorite is the 70's, because I love the bright color fashions, the music, the disco! Paper Nest Dolls came out with new stamps called Decade Dolls and the first one I had to color is Disco Amara. Of course, I had to make a disco scene for Amara! There are 10 Decade Dolls that you can find in the Paper Nest Dolls store and they come in both digital and red rubber. I used the digital version so that I can make the size of the stamp I needed.


To make this A6 card, I printed the stamp, colored it with Copic markers, then fussy cut her out. I created the sentiment on my computer and printed it at the same time I printed the stamp.

Copic makers used:
Skin: E59, E57, E15, E33, E31
Cheeks: R32
Hair: 100, C9, C7, C5, C3
Dots on dress- Purple: V15, Green: YG07, Pink: RV17, Orange: YR16
Blue: BG04, BG02, BG01, BG000
Shoes: Pink: RV17, RV14, RV11; Orange: YR16, YR14, YR12


Supplies:
-Pink cardstock: Michaels Crafts
-Chevron Embossing folder: Darice
-Geometric Stencil: Amazon
-Distress Oxide: Mermaid Lagoon, Carved Pumpkin, Picked Raspberry, Mowed Lawn
-Patterned paper: Photoplay
-Scalloped Edge Dies: Scrappy Boy Stamps
-Scalloped Edge Dies: Scrappy Boy Stamps
-Disco Ball & Stars: Stamp Anniething
-Silver glitter cardstock: JoAnn's Crafts

I first created the pink mat layer by embossing it using the chevron embossing folder. Then I created stenciled background by using the Geometric Stencil and Distress Oxide inks. I used a ink blending brush and overlapped some of the colors. I adhered this onto the pink layer. I cut out the patterned papers using the scalloped edge dies and adhered them to the stenciled background.


To create the disco ball, I first inked white cardstock using the Distress Oxide inks, making sure to ink the different colors in different spots. Then I used the disco ball circle to cut it out. I cut out the front part of the disco ball using silver glitter cardstock and adhered it to the inked circle. At this time I cut out the stars and adhered them to the patterned papers along with the disco ball.

I adhered Amara onto the card front using double-sided adhesive foam squares. To finish the card, I matted the sentiment then adhered it using the double-sided adhesive foam squares.


Such a fun stamp to color and card to make! I'll for sure be coloring more Decade Dolls! 

Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful and creative day! 


Sunday, April 24, 2022

Scrappy Boy Stamps: Chocolate Makes Everything Better

I am just loving Scrappy Boy Stamps' new release! These stamps were inspired by America's favorite redhead. My card features stamps from the Chocolate, Wine & Best Friends set. I also used the two coordinating stencils, the Chocolate Factory Scene Builder Stencil and the Hearts & Dots Stencil. Plus, I used one of the papers from the coordinating Chocolate & Wine paper pad. I created a scene where the two ladies were working in the chocolate factory packing the candy. The belt was moving faster and faster and they could not keep up with packing them so they were stuffing them everywhere! A fun and fabulous stamp set to add to your collection!


To make this A2 card, I first stamped the images, colored them with Copic markers, then cut them out with the coordinated outline dies.

Copic markers used:
Woman 1
Skin: E13, E11, E21, E00, E000
Cheeks: E93
Lips: R37, R35, R32
Hair: E18, E08, YR18, YR14
Pink: RV66, RV55, RV52
Gray: C5, C3, C1

Woman 2
Skin: E13, E11, E21, E00, E000
Cheeks: E93
Lips: R37, R35, R32
Hair: E39, YR23, YR20
Pink: RV66, RV55, RV52
Gray: C5, C3, C1

Large Chocolates: E27, E25, E23, E21


To create moving belt, I used the Chocolate Factory Scene Builder Stencil and Distress Ink in Antique Linen. For the chocolates, I used Distress Ink in Vintage Photo. I used a white gel pen and a black Copic friendly pen to create the icing. 

I cut out the scalloped panel using one of Scrappy Boy Stamps' Scalloped Dies and then used the Hearts & Dots Stencil and Distress Inks in Worn Lipstick and Vintage Photo to create the hearts and dots.


I cut out a mat for the card base using dark gray cardstock, then cut out the patterned paper from the Chocolate & Wine paper pad to place on top of the gray cardstock. 

I stamped the sentiment, trimmed it, and matted it with the dark gray cardstock and adhered it to the card front. I then adhered the two women and the chocolates. Lastly, I adhered the moving belt onto the card with double-sided adhesive foam tape and the card was finished.


Thank you for visiting today! I hope you are loving this release from Scrappy Boy Stamps as much as I do and give this card a try! Have a creative day! 

Saturday, April 23, 2022

Paper Nest Dolls: Have a FAR OUT Birthday!

I just love the bright colors of the hippie era of the 60's and 70's. Although I was a young child, I still remember hearing some of the events, such as the Woodstock Music Festival and the Summer of Love. I still listen to the music from the 60's and 70's since they're my favorite. When Paper Nest Dolls released these Decade Dolls, I knew I wanted to color Hippie Ellie. I may have had an outfit just like her when I was younger! 


I first printed this digital stamp at 3-1/4" tall, colored it with Copic markers, then fussy cut it out.

Copic markers used:
Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
Hair: E39, YR24, YR23, YR20
Blue: B97, B95, B93, B91
Orange: YR09, YR07, YR04, YR12
Green: YG09
Pink: RV55, RV11
Brown: E57, E55, E53
White: C5, C3, C1, 0


The background patterned paper is free printable digital paper from Freepik. I imported it into Microsoft Publisher and cropped it to the size I needed. I printed it on a laser printer then trimmed it. I placed a purple cardstock mat behind it the adhered it to a top folding A2 card base.



I created the sentiment in Microsoft Publisher, printed it, then trimmed it to size, then adhered it to the card front. 

I adhered Hippie Ellie onto the card with double-sided adhesive foam tape and the card was finished. Such an easy, but cute card to make! I hope you give this a try!


Thank you for visiting and I hope you have a wonderful and creative day! 

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Scrappy Boy Stamps Sneak Peek: Everyone's Favorite Red Head & More!

I am so loving Scrappy Boy Stamps' April new release! Introducing two stamp sets, the first one is called Everyone's Favorite Red Head and the second one is called Chocolate, Wine, & Best Friends. These two sets have 14 images and a whopping 28 sentiment stamps! There are coordinating outline dies available too. Also shown on my card is the Chocolate Factory Scene Builder Stencil where I used the hearts from this stencil set. 

This fabulous new release will be available in the Scrappy Boy Stamps web store on Friday, April 22, 2022. 


To make this slimline card, I first stamped the images, colored them with Copic markers, then cut them out with the coordinating outline dies.

Copic makers used:
Characters from left to right:

Man 1:
Skin: E13, E11, E21, E00
Cheeks: E93
Hair: C5, C3, C1
Pants: E79, E74, E71
Belt & shoes: E29, E25, E23
Shirt: C5, C3, C1, 0

Woman 1:
Skin: E13, E11, E21, E00, E000
Cheeks: E93
Lips: R37, R35, R32
Hair: E39, YR24, YR23, YR20
Purple: V17, V15, V12


Woman 2:
Skin: E13, E11, E21, E00, E000
Cheeks: E93
Lips: R37, R35, R32
Hair: E18, E08, YR18, YR14
Pink: RV66, RV55, RV52
Gray: C5, C3, C1
White: C5, C3, C1, 0

Man 2:
Skin: E18, E13, E11, E21, E00
Hair: 100, C9, C7, C5, C3
Dark Gray: C7, C5, C3, C1
Red: R37, R35, R32
White: C5, C3, C1


To make the background, I first used the Scrappy Boy Wonky Stitch Slimline Die to cut the front panel out of white cardstock. I used the large heart from the Chocolate Factory Scene Builder Stencil and Distress Oxide ink in Picked Raspberry and inked three overlapping hearts. I then used Distress Ink in Seedless Preserves to make the smaller hearts. 


I mounted the card front onto purple cardstock then mounted it onto a white slimline card base. To finish the card, I added a few jelly dots from Stamp Anniething. 


Thank you for stopping by today. I will have three more cards to share using these amazing stamp sets from Scrappy Boy Stamps


Monday, April 18, 2022

Stamp Anniething: Happiest Place on Earth

Today is my Design Team Day at Stamp Anniething where I get to choose prior release products to make a project. I'm using the amazing Magical Celebrations Grab and Go Box. This is a popular Grab and Go Box so it sells out fast. If it's one you want and it's sold out, please add your name to the "Notify Me When Available" option so you will be notified by email when it's available. I just love this box full of stamps, dies, papers, a stencil, and more! 

Today's 6x6 card features two of the stamps, Stephen Magical Snacks and Annie Magical Day. To make this card, I first stamped the images, colored them with Copic markers, then cut them out using the coordinated outline dies. The only thing not colored with Copic markers is Stephen's shirt. It is paper pieced using paper from the Magic Celebrations paper pack.

Copic markers used:
-Annie Magical Day-
Skin: E18, E13, E11, E21, E00
Cheeks: E93
Tongue: R22, R20
Hair: E18, E08, YR18, YR14
Purple: V17, V15, V12
Yellow: YR14, YR12, YR20
Brown: E39, E35, E33

-Stephen Magical Snacks-
Skin: E13, E11, E21, E00, E000
Cheeks: E93
Tongue: R22, R20
Hair: V17, E77, V15, E74, E71
Dark Gray Pants: C7, C5, C3, C1
Red: R39, R24, R22
Ice Cream Cone: E37, E34, E31
Ice Cream: YR23, YR21, YR20, YR0000
White: T3, T1, T0


After coloring the stamps, I cut out their mouse ears using the Magical Headband die from gold cardstock and the bow from purple cardstock from my stash. I added some highlights using a Stamp Anniething white gel pen. I glued them on using the Glue Tube from the Grab and Go Box.

Additional Stamp Anniething Supplies:
-Shaker Basics Set 1 (Circle & Frame Dies)
-Awakening Glitter Cardstock
-Acetate
-Chipboard
-Embossing Watermark Pad
-Embossing Powder in Porcelain and Aztec

To create the background, I used the Firework Stencil and heat embossed it with Stamp Anniething's Embossing Powder in Porcelain and Aztec on 6x6 black cardstock. To make the shaker, I used Shaker Basics Set 1 (circle) and cut the circle/back toward the top half of the card. The shaker frame cut using the silver glitter cardstock from the Awakening Glitter paper pack. I created the shaker using the sequins that come in the Grab and Go box. 

For more detailed instructions on how to create the shaker portion, please see a previous post: Shaker

I also heat embossed the sentiment using the Porcelain embossing powder. I adhered the sentiment and the two image stamps using double-sided foam tape.

The card front is matted on silver glitter cardstock and then adhered to a 6x6 white card base. The card is finished. So much fun to make!!


Thank you for visiting today! Have a wonderful and creative day! 







Friday, April 15, 2022

Stamp Anniething Day 3 Sneak Peek: Luis - I Think You're Wonderbull

Welcome to day 3 of Stamp Anniething's sneak peeks! Today's card features the adorable Luis - I Think You're Wonderbull and the new Flower Tile Stencil. Isn't he just the cutest bull you've ever seen? This stamp comes with the sentiment I think you're wonderbull. You can change or add to the sentiment to make it a birthday, friendship, get-well, or hello card and more!

To make this A6 card, I first stamped the image and colored it with Copic markers. I then cut it out using the coordinated outline die.

Copic markers used:
Skin: E59, E57, E15, E33, E31
Cheeks: R32
Inside ears: R32, R30
Horns: C5, C3, C1, 0
Bull nose,tip of tail, and ears: E55, E53, E51
Brown outfit: E39, E37, E35, E33, E31
Hooves: C7, C5, C3
Nose ring: C5, C3, C1


To create the background, I used the Stamp Anniething Squiggle Mat Die and cut one out of bristol cardstock and the other one from one of the papers from the Let's Get Wild paper pad. I inked the brisol cardstock with Distress Oxides in Tumbled Glass and Mermaid Lagoon. I the splattered it with water and also white enamel paint. 

I used the Grass Dies to cut some grass using white cardstock and inked them with Distress Oxides in Mowed Lawn and Lucky Clover and adhered the grass using Stamp Anniething liquid glue (Glue Tube). I adhered the brown mat behind the blue die cut.

I stenciled the background using the new Flower Tile Stencil and Distress Ink in Vintage Photo. I matted it with paper from the Let's Get Wild paper pad. I cut out brown cardstock and embossed it with a embossing folder from my stash to add another mat to the card. I adhered all the layers to an A6 card base with liquid glue. 

I stamped the sentiment and used a Banner Die to cut it out. I inked the banner frame with Distress Oxides in Mowed Lawn and Lucky Clover and adhered it to the card with liquid glue. I then used double-sided foam tape to adhere Luis onto the card. I glued on some jelly dots and the card was finished.

Thank you for stopping by today. All new release products are available in the Stamp Anniething web store. 

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Stamp Anniething Day 2 Sneak Peek: Richard Matador - Ole

Welcome to day 2 of Stamp Anniething's sneak peeks! Today's card features the handsome Richard - Matador stamp, along with the Ole word die, Pennant Banners die and the Flower Tile Stencil. I made a 6x6 card with a partial acetate front panel. 


To make this card, I first stamped the images, colored them with Copic markers, and cut them out with the coordinated outline dies. I did color all of his hair, only to have it covered up with his hat! 

Copic markers used:
Skin: E18, E17, E13, E11, E21
Cheeks: R20
Tongue: R22, R20
Hair: E49, E47, E44, E43, E42
White: C5, C3, C1, 0
Black: C9, C7, C5, C3
Red: R39, R37, R35, R32
I used a white gel pen and gold metallic pen 
to create the design on the clothing and the muleta.



To create the card base, I cut a piece of white cardstock 6"W x 7-1/2"H and scored it at 6". Fold at the score line. I cut another piece of cardstock at 6"W x 1-1/2"H for the bottom of the card. I cut a piece of acetate 6"W x 4"H and adhered it to the white cardstock using double-sided tape. I adhered the bottom piece as well. I don't like using liquid glue when using acetate because it won't come off if you accidentally get some on it.

I cut out two panels for the top and bottom of the card using paper from the Let's Get Wild paper pad. I cut out two of the banners using the new Pennant Banners die and and adhered them to the top of the card with lStamp Anniething liquid glue (Glue Tube). I used the Stamp Anniething celebrate word die, cut one out of white cardstock and one out of Stamp Anniething Glitter Paradise cardstock and added it to the bottom of the card with liquid glue. I attached Richard-Matador using double-sided tape.


For the inside of the card, I cut out a 6x6 piece of white cardstock and inked it using the new Flower Tile Stencil and Stamp Anniething Hybrid Inks in Aspen Gold, Freesia, and Mocha. I used the new OLE word die and cut the shadow out of paper from the Let's Get Wild paper pad and the word out of the Glitter Paradise cardstock then adhered it using liquid glue and the card was finished!


Thank you for stopping by and please come back tomorrow for Day 3 of Stamp Anniething's sneak peeks! Have a great day! 



Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Stamp Anniething Day 1 Sneak Peek: Sofia Flamenco

Welcome to Day 1 of Stamp Anniething's Sneak Peeks! Today's card features the beautiful Sofia Flamenco dancing the flamenco, the dance of Spain. I created the background using embossing powder and the new Flower Tile Stencil. This stamp comes with the sentiment, flamenco like no ones watching. An amazing stamp set you can use for many occasions!


To make this A2 card, I first stamped the image, colored it with Copic markers, then cut it out using the coordinated outline die.

Copic markers used:
Skin: E17, E13, E11, E21, E00
Cheeks: E95
Hair: 100, C7, C5, C3
Red: R39, R37, R35, R32
Green: G17, G14, YG11
Brown: E57, E55, E53


To create the stenciled background, I first taped the Flower Tile Stencil onto white cardstock then used an ink blending brush and Stamp Anniething's Watermark Pad to ink the cardstock. I removed the stencil and poured on Stamp Anniething's Aztec embossing powder onto the ink and tapped off the excess powder. I used a heat gun to melt the embossing powder. 

I matted the A2 white card base with black cardstock and then a layer of red glitter cardstock from Stamp Anniething's Awakening Glitter Pack. I adhered the stenciled background to the top. 

To create the floor, I used a scrap piece of white cardstock and dragged my Distress Ink in Vintage Photo to color it. Then adhered it to the top of the card. I added Sofia Flamenco onto the card using double-sided adhesive foam tape.

I stamped the sentiment, and added a red glitter cardstock mat to it. I adhered it to the card with double-sided adhesive foam tape. To finish the card, I added a few sequins from my stash.

Thank you for stopping by today and please come back tomorrow for Day 2 of Stamp Anniething's sneak peeks! Have a creative day! 

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Conie Fong Art & Design: Easter Greetings from the Easter Bunny Gnome

There is still time to color up a digital stamp and make an Easter card or two! I made one using Conie Fong Art & Design's Easter Bunny Gnome. Add some Easter patterned paper and you have a cute Easter card! 

Conie Fong Art and Design is celebrating it's 6th Anniversary! Everything in the store is 30% off until April 30, 2022. Good time to stock up with all your favorite digital stamps! No coupon code needed.


To make this A2 card, I printed the stamp 2-1/2" tall on white cardstock, leaving enough space to use my 3-3/8" stitched circle die to cut it out. Then I colored it with Copic markers.

Copic markers used:
Skin: E13, E11, E2, E0000
Cheek: R20
Hair: C5, C3, C1, 0
Blue: B97, B95, B93, B91
Yellow: YR23, YR21, YR20
Pink: R22, R20, R00
White: C5, C3, C1, 0
Bunny Fur: E44, E43, E42, E41
Grass: YG13, YG17


I used several different papers from Stamp Anniething's Welcome Spring paper pack and used two of the A2 Stitched Scalloped Edge Dies from Scrappy Boy Stamps to cut them. The plaid piece that looks like a ribbon was trimmed with a paper trimmer then I fish tailed the bottom.


I printed the sentiment and trimmed it and also added a fish tail. I then inked the edges of the sentiment and the circle/stamp with Oxide Ink in Stormy Sky. I adhered all the layers using liquid glue except for the sentiment and the circle/stamp, where I used double-sided adhesive foam tape and the card was finished.


Thank you and I hope you give this card a try! Have a wonderful Easter! 




Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Conie Fong Art & Design: Easter Greetings from Bunny Tulips

Flowers are blooming everywhere in my neighborhood since the weather is getting warmer here. It's so beautiful to see all the different blooms on trees and pretty flowers that my neighbors have planted. For today's card, I colored this beautiful digital stamp from Conie Fong Art & Design called Bunny Tulips and added the Easter Greetings sentiment from the Easter Bunny Gnome stamp set. My neighbor has some tulips that inspired me to color them in purple and orange. This stamp can also be used for other occasions, such as birthday, get well, friendship, hello, and more!

Conie Fong Art and Design is celebrating it's 6th Anniversary! Everything in the store is 30% off until April 30, 2022. Good time to stock up with all your favorite digital stamps! No coupon code needed.


I first printed this stamp 3" tall on white cardstock, leaving enough room around it to use my 3-7/8 double stitched circle die to cut it out. I then colored it with Copic markers.


Copic markers used:
Purple: V17, V15, V12
Orange: YR18, YR16, YR12
Salmon: R22, R21
Light green: G16, G14, YG11
Dark green: G28, G24
Pink: RV11, RV00, RV999
White: C5, C3, C1, 0
Butterfly: R24, R22, R21, E74
Snail: E77, E74, E71, YR18, YR16, YR12




The background paper was made using my gel plate and Distress Inks in Seedless Preserves and Picked Raspberry. I used a lattice die from Gina Marie Designs and cut it out using purple cardstock. I used a butterfly die from Crafter's Companion and cut it out using patterned paper from Photoplay.

This is fun and cute stamp to color in many different colors. I love bright colors so I chose orange and purple. I may color another one using pasel colors. 


Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful and creative day!


Sunday, April 3, 2022

Scrappy Boy Stamps: Victorian Birthday Card

I adore the clothes, hairstyles, and colors of the Victorian era. When Scrappy Boy Stamps recently released the Burlesque paper pack in February, I knew I wanted to use them with the A Victorian Christmas stamps released in September 2021 to make some cards! Today I am sharing a birthday card doing just that! These papers make it easy to make beautiful cards in no time!


To make this A2 card, I stamped the images and colored them with Copic markers. I used the coordinating dies to cut out the presents and used one of the the Scrappy Boy Stamps' A2 Stitched Scalloped Edge Dies instead of the outline die to cut out the image.

Copic markers used:
Girl
Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000
Cheeks: R20
Hair: E18, E08, YR18, YR14
Red: RV69, R56, RV95, RV93
Gray: T7,T5, T3, T1

Presents:
Green: G16, G14, YG11
Red: RV69, R56, RV95, RV93
Gray: T5, T3, T1


To create all the layers of the patterned papers, I used various sizes of the Scrappy Boy Stamps' A2 Stitched Scalloped Edge Dies. For the floral strip on the side, I put the die on the edges of the strip of paper. I adhered all the pieces onto a top folding card base with liquid glue. 


To finish the card, I stamped the sentiment and used a Banner Die from Stamp Anniething and adhered it to the card and the card was finished. So fun and easy to use patterned papers! 


Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful and creative day!