Paper Nest Dolls: It's a Sweet Celebration

I have several summer birthday celebrations to attend and this card is for one of the birthday girls. I used the adorable Paper Nest Dolls stamp called Lulu with Sundae. It comes in red rubber and digital formats. I used the digital format so that I can make the image the size I needed to fit onto this shaker card.

To make this side-folding A2 card, I first printed the digital stamp, colored it with Copic markers, then fussy cut it out. 

Copic markers used:

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000

Hair: E39, E37, E35, E33, Y18

Purple: V28, V25, V22

Brown: E25, E23, E21

Pink: RV14, RV13, RV11

Red: R37, R35, R22

White: T3, T1, 0

Blue: B01, B00, B000

For the background, I used a stencil from my stash with Distress Oxide inks in Dusty Concord and Spun Sugar. I used the A2 Stitched Scalloped Edge Die from Scrappy Boy Stamps to cut out this panel.

I created the shaker using Shaker Basics Set #1 from Stamp Anniething. I inked the frame of the shaker using Distress Oxide ink in Dusty Concord. The sequins are from Hobby Lobby and the clay shaker bits are from Stamp Anniething. Before adhering the shaker, I stamped the sentiment using a stamp from Simon Says Stamp. I used double-sided tape to adhere Lulu onto the shaker. 

I used a double-stitched rectangular die to cut out a mat out of white cardstock and adhered it to a A2 side folding white card base. I then adhered the card front onto the mat and the card was finished.

Thank you for stopping by today! Please give this card a try. So fun and easy to make. Have a wonderful and creative day!

Stamp Anniething & Artesprix Collaboration Project: Colorful Mandala Canvas Case

I have another project to share from the Stamp Anniething and Artesprix Collaboration. This time I used the mandala stencil from Stamp Anniething's June Stencil Club and Artesprix Iron-on-Ink Sublimation Stamp ink pads to make this colorful canvas zipper case. It's really a fun and easy process to make these cases. The hardest part for me was to come up with a colorful color combination to use!

The first step is to create a pencil outline of the canvas case on copy paper. I used a t-ruler so my lines would be straight. I did this step twice since I wanted to create a design on both sides of the case.

I used masking tape to adhere the stencil onto the copy paper at the top left corner. I masked the edges so that I don't accidentally ink outside the stencil. I decided on the three colors I would be using: 1) Yellow, 2) Orange, and 3) Purple.

I started inking the center of the mandala with yellow ink, then the orange, and then the purple. I carefully removed the stencil and placed it on the bottom right corner then inked it in the same order. I set this aside.

For the flip side of the case, I put the stencil in the middle of the paper and masked the edges then inked it with the same three colors. 

At this point, I set my heat press to 400 degrees and 45 seconds. This took a few minutes for my heat press to get to 400 degrees.

I used the Artesprix Heat Tape and taped the image onto the case. I made sure the image was just below the zipper since the zipper will be on the outside of the heat press. I created the "sandwich" using the Artesprix Protective Paper. This paper goes on the top and bottom. 

I put this "sandwich" in my heat press with the zipper hanging outside and let it press for 45 seconds. 

I opened the heat press to check to make sure the ink transferred then let it cool a little before removing the papers. The colors are bright and beautiful! 

I hope you give this project and try! This makes a great gift. I plan on making a few more! 

Thank you for stopping by and have a creative day! 

Scrappy Boy Stamps: Have an Enchanted Birthday

It's time again that I build my stash of girlie birthday cards. I never seem to have enough of them. I just love the new release this month from Scrappy Boy Stamps with the adorable fairies from Steampunk Fairies and Tinkering Around, the amazing Fairy Wonderland Slimline Builder Stencil Set, and the beautiful patterned papers from Steampunk Fairies Paper Pad. So many stamps, sentiments, and papers to make a ton of cards, scrapbook pages, and decor! 

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

Copic markers used:

Fairy 1:

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000

Cheeks: E93

Hair: YG09, YG17, YG06, YG03

Pink: R85, R83, R81

Purple: BV17, BV34, BV31

Fairy 2:

Skin: E04, E11, E00, E50

Cheeks: E93

Lips: R85, R83

Hair: E59, E57, E55, E53

Pink: RV23, RV02, RV00 (Dots RV14)

Gray: C3, C1

To create the background, I used a piece of patterned paper from the Steampunk Fairies Paper Pad and used the Fairy Wonderland Slimline Builder Stencil Set with both Distress Inks and Distress Oxide Inks. 

Distress Oxides: Picked Raspberry, Mowed Lawn, Lucky Clover, Dusty Concord

Distress Inks: Peacock Feathers, Worn Lipstick

I stamped the sentiment and trimmed it then inked the edges with Distress Ink in Twisted Citron.  I adhered the fairies and sentiment onto the card front using double-sided adhesive foam tape. To finish, I adhere the card front onto a side folding A2 white card base.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you give this card a try. Have a wonderful and creative day! 

Stamp Anniething: Happy Pride - Always by Your Side

June is Pride Month, when the world's LGBTQI+ communities come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves. I am sharing the card I made for Pride Month using Stamp Anniething's adorable stamp called Margaret & Angela - Always By Your Side. A bright and beautiful card to be displayed in my home in celebration of Pride Month!

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:

Angela

Skin: E23, E21, E00

Cheeks: E93

Tongue: R22, R20

Hair: E59, E57, E55, E53

Pink: RV99, RV95, RV93, RV91

Gray: C7, C5, C3

Margaret

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000

Cheeks: E93

Tongue: R22, R20

Hair: C9, C7, C5, C3

Blue: B97, B95, B93, B91

White: C5, C3, C1,0

Purple: V28, V25, V22, V20

I used Distress Inks and Distress Oxide Inks to create the rainbow diagonal lines. I cut out happy pride out of black cardstock using Annie's Alphabet dies and adhered it using liquid glue. I stamped the sentiment on white cardstock, trimmed it, then added a black cardstock mat. I adhered both the sentiment and the Margaret & Angela stamp using double-sided adhesive foam tape. I then adhered the card front onto a black cardstock mat. Lastly, I adhered this to an A2 white card base.

Thank you for visiting today and I hope you give this easy but beautiful card a try! Have a crafty and creative day!

Scrappy Boy Stamps: Steampunk Fairies and Cute Crafting Girls Cards

I am so loving the June 2022 new releases from Scrappy Boy Stamps! Today I am sharing two more cards using the 1) Steampunk Fairies and Tinkering Around stamps, dies, and paper and 2) Cute Girls - Crafting stamps and dies. 

The first card is an A6 size birthday card where I used the Steampunk Fairy Hat House digital stamp and two steampunk fairies. The Fairy Hat House is available only as a digital stamp so that you can make it as big or small as you like.

The second card is an A2 size congratulations card where I used the cute girl that's a seamstress. I used some large letter dies to cut out the word woohoo to put on the card.

Card 1: We Are Geared Up to Celebrate!

I first stamped all the images, colored them with Copic markers, then cut them out using the coordinating outline dies. 

Copic markers used:

Fairy 1:

Skin: E27, E25, E23, E13

Cheeks: R22

Lips: R22, R20

Hair: C9, C7, C5, C3

Purple: V28, V25, V22, V20

Red: R24, R22, R21

Fairy 2:

Skin: E04, E11, E00, E50

Cheeks: E95

Lips: R85, R83, R81

Hair: BV08, V17, V15, V04

Blue green: BG18, BG15, BG11

Dark Gray: C7, C5, C3

Light Gray: C3, C1

Fairy Hat House:

Brown: E49, E47, E44, E43

Aqua: BG18, BG15, BG53, BG11

Pink: RV66, RV34, RV32

Gray: C5, C3, C1, W4, W1

Gears: E17, BG15, C3

Clock Hand: E17, E13, E11

Keys: B000, Y28, E43, E41, Y21

To create the background, I used one of the sheets of patterned paper from the Steampunk Fairies Paper Pack and used Distress Oxide in Hickory Smoke to ink the edges. I used a stamping platform to stamp the sentiment. I then adhered this onto a black cardstock mat. 

I assembled all the colored stamps onto the card front then adhered them using liquid glue, except for the two fairies, where I used double-sided adhesive foam tape to pop them up. To finish the card, I adhered the card front onto an A6 white card base. 

Card 2: Congratulations! That's Sew Amazing!

I first stamped all the images, colored them with Copic markers, then cut them out using the coordinating outline dies. 

Copic markers used:

Skin: E04, E11, E00, E50

Cheeks: E93

Hair: E37, E35, E34, E31

Pink: RV34, RV11, RV52, RV00

Green: YG17, YG03, YG01

Brown: E57, E55, E53

For the background of this card, I used patterned paper called Sew Lovely from Carta Bella. I used the Scrappy Boy Stamps A2 Stitched Scalloped Edge Die to cut out this card panel. I also used this paper to cut out the word woohoo using Annie's Alphabet from Stamp Anniething. Then I cut another woohoo out of white craft foam so that I can raise the letters on the card. I used liquid adhesive to glue the patterned paper letters to the foam letters.

I placed the letters on the card to determine how much space I needed at the top before I stamped the sentiment. After stamping the sentiment, I adhered the woohoo word above it. 

At this point, I added a pink ribbon and bow onto the front panel. I wrapped the ribbon and taped it to the back. I created a bow and glued it onto the ribbon.

I cut out a 3" circle, using the reverse side of the patterned paper. I trimmed part of the circle by using the Stitched Scalloped Edge Die and then adhered it to the card. I used double-sided adhesive foam tape to adhere the cute girl. To finish the card, I adhered the card front onto a white A2 card base.

Both cards are easy to make with the use of patterned papers! So fun to make and mass produce.  Thank you for visiting today and I hope you give these two cards a try! Happy crafting! 

Stamp Anniething & Artesprix: Bag/Luggage Tag Sublimation Project

I have something new to share this month from the Stamp Anniething and Artesprix Collaboration! Artesprix is a company that has a line of sublimation inks to allow crafters to create and customize products, such as key chains, shirts, magnets, luggage tags and more! They were generous to supply the Stamp Anniething Design Team with stamp pads in all colors, markers, bag/luggage tags, magnets, key chains, heat tape, and protective paper. More detailed information on sublimation and their products can be found on their website. 

Today I am sharing this bag/luggage tag that I made with the Stamp Anniething stamp called Audrina - Make a Splash. I am still learning how these inks work and how bright they get after the heat is applied. 

I first placed the bag/luggage tag on top of white bond paper (not cardstock) and traced around it with a pencil. This was my guide as where to stamp my images.

I then stamped Audrina using the black Artesprix Iron-on-Ink Sublimation Stamp pad onto the white bond paper. I used a stamp positioner to stamp the image. The ink pads are very juicy so I carefully tapped the pad to ink the stamp. Then I let the ink dry for about 15 minutes. 

Next, I used the Artesprix Permanent Thermal Transfer Markers to color the image. Using the same markers and Stamp Anniething's Bubble stencil, I added a few bubbles. After I finished coloring, it was time to get everything ready for the heat press to transfer the colored image onto the bag/luggage tag. 

I aligned the tag with the pencil lines I drew earlier and used Artesprix Heat Tape to adhere the tag onto the paper. 

I then created the “sandwich” using Artesprix Protective Paper on the bottom and top of the sandwich. 

With the image on top, face down, onto the tag, I used my heat press set at 400 degrees and at 60 seconds to transfer the image. I carefully removed it from the heat press and let it cool then removed the papers and heat tape.

The Artesprix website has instructions on how to make each of their products. I followed the step-by-step instructions posted on the Artesprix website for the Maple Bag Tags:

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0356/5279/6551/files/Artesprix_Maple_Bag_Tag_Directions.pdf?v=1616770277.

To finish the tag, I added the “string.” 

I am having fun learning and experimenting with the Artesprix products. I love that everything you sublimate is permanent. Give their products a try. They make great gifts! Thank you for stopping by and have a creative day! 

Paper Nest Dolls: All You Need is Love and a Dog

My favorite classic movie is the Wizard of Oz so when I saw this stamp called Avery in Oz from Paper Nest Dolls, I just had to make a card to go with a gift for a friend that just got a new puppy. This stamp comes in both red rubber and in digital formats. I used the digital stamp so that I can make it the size I want.

I first printed the digital stamp, colored it with Copic markers, then fussy cut her out.

Copic markers used:

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000

Cheeks: E93

Hair: E59, E57, E55, E53

White: C5, C3, C1, 0

Blue: B28, B24, B23, B21

Red: R29, R24, R22

Basket: YR24, YR23, YR21

Dog fur: E33, E31, E30, W3

Dog nose: W4, W2

White gel pen for stripes on dress

I cut out the card front using an A2 Scalloped Edge Die from Scrappy Boy Stamps and used Distress Oxide Ink in Tumbled Glass and a cloud stencil from Stamp Anniething to create the clouds. I used Distress Oxide in Mowed Lawn to create the grass. I used Distress Oxide in Squeezed Lemonade and Wild Honey and a brick stencil from Stamp Anniething to create the yellow brick road then cut it out using a hill die. At this time, I used my stamp positioner to stamp the sentiment from Penny Black.

I used a rainbow and cloud die from Sonoran Desert Crafts and colored the rainbow using Copic markers R29, YR16, Y15, G05, and B24. Everything is adhered using liquid glue, except for Avery, where I used double-sided adhesive foam tape. I adhered this card front onto a white mat that I cut out using a double stitched A2 die from Gina Marie Designs. I then adhered this onto an A2 top folding card base.

Such a fun stamp to color and card to make. I hope you give this one a try! Thank you for visiting and have a crafty day!

Scrappy Boy Stamps Sneak Peek: Steampunk Fairies & Cute Crafty Girls

Today I am kicking off Scrappy Boy Stamps’ June 2022 new release sneak peeks with two slimline cards! The first card is a birthday card using stamps from the two new Steampunk Fairies stamp sets: 1) Steampunk Fairies and 2) Tinkering Around. The background of this card was created using the new Steampunk Clock and Gear Stencil. Both stamp sets come with 4 adorable fairies and 4 steampunk accessories and a bunch of sentiments! The Fairy Hat House is available only as a digital stamp so that you can make it as big or small as you like.

This release will be available in the Scrappy Boy Stamps store on Friday, June 17, 2022.

The second slimline card is a card for all your crafty friends. I used stamps from the Cute Girls - Crafting stamp set. This stamp set includes 5 cute crafty girls and a bunch of sentiments. 

This release will be available in the Scrappy Boy Stamps store on Friday, June 17, 2022.

Card 1: Gearing Up for Your Birthday

I first stamped all the images, colored them with Copic markers, then cut them out using the coordinating outline dies. 

Copic markers used:

Fairy 1:

Skin: E23, E13, E11, E21, E00

Cheeks: E95

Lips: R35, R43

Hair: E13, E34, E11, YR20

Aqua: BG07, BG05, BG02, BG01, BG000

Fairy 2:

Skin: E13, E11, E21, E00

Cheeks: E93

Lips: R85, R83, R81

Hair: B14, 100, C7, C5

Blue: B39, B18, B14

Red: R59, R85, R83, R81

Gray/Silver: C5, C3

Fairy 3:

Skin: E27, E25, E23, E13

Cheeks: R83

Lips: R85, R81

Hair: R35, C9, C5, C3

Red: R37, R35, R43

Black: C9, C7, C5

Fairy 4:

Skin: E13, E11, E21, E00, E000

Cheeks: E95

Hair: E18, E98, YR18, YR14

Lips: RV23, RV02, RV00

Turquoise: BG07, BG05, BG02, BG01

Pink: RV23, RV02, RV00

Wings: RV14, RV23, RV02

Fairy Hat House:

Brown: E49, E47, E44, E43

Aqua: BG18, BG15, BG53, BG11

Pink: R39, R85, R83, R81

Green: G28, G85, G24, G82

To create the background, I used the Steampunk Clock and Gear Stencil and inked it with Distress Inks in Antique Linen, Salvaged Patina, Barn Door, and Black Soot. I then used the gears and arrow stamp and black ink and randomly stamped them onto the background. I used the Wonky Stitched Slimline Die to trim the background and adhered onto a slimline card base.

I then stamped the sentiment onto the background using a stamp platform. I adhered all the stamps onto the background with liquid glue, except for the two fairies closest to the house. I used double-sided adhesive foam tape to pop them up. 

Card 2: Crafting is my Jam!

First I stamped the images, colored them with Copic markers, then cut them out using the coordinated outline dies.

Copic markers used:

Girl 1:

Skin: E15, E11, E21, E00, E000

Cheeks: R20

Tongue: R22, R20

Hair: V04, C9, C7, C5

Orange: YR18, YR16, YR15

Gray: W6, W4, W2

White: C5, C3, C1

Pink: RV34, RV52, RV11, RV00

Girl 2:

Skin: E27, E25, E23, E13

Cheeks: R83

Tongue: R85, R83

Hair: 100, C7, R56, R29

Blue: B99, B97, B95, B93

Red: R59, R56, RV34

Black: C9, C7, C5

Green: YG09, YG06, YG01

To create the background, I did ink smooshing with Distressed Inks in Spiced Marmalade, Blueprint Sketch, Seedless Preserves, and Mowed Lawn. I used the Slimline Stitched Scalloped Edge Die to trim the background and mounted it onto a white slimline card base. 

I cut out two circles and inked them with Distress Inks. The first one I used Spun Sugar and Picked Raspberry. The second one I only used Mowed Lawn; making sure the edges were darker.

The JOY and hearts stamps and dies are from Simon Says Stamp. After stamping and die cutting the JOY word, I also cut one out of craft foam to give it some dimension. I then stamped the sentiment and also added it to craft foam. 

I adhered everything to the background using liquid glue except for the cute girls. I used double-side adhesive foam tape to pop them up. 

Both slimline cards were so fun to make! I hope you give them a try. Thank you for stopping by today. Have a very creative week!