Not 2 Shabby Shop Watermelon Popsicle Treat Topper

Hello!  Today, I'm sharing a fun little Treat Topper using the Watermelon Popsicle Digital Stamp from Not 2 Shabby Shop!  To create this, I started with the Sizzix Treat Bag Topper Die.  I die cut my base from some red polka-dot paper in my stash.  Then I added some embellishments from that line of papers and added my colored image using some foam tape.  I also added a chipboard sun, a couple of flags and a sentiment.  Then I added it to the top of these watermelon candies, the perfect summer treat!  

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!  

Card Details:

Not 2 Shabby Shop Watermelon Popsicle Digital Stamp

Sizzix Treat Topper Die

Copic Colors:

Red: R24, R27, R29, R56, R59

Green: YG21, YG23, YG67

Brown: E31, E35

Black: C9, C5

La-La Land Crafts Tutorial Thursday- Adding Dimension to Stamped Images

Hello! Today I have a fun little tutorial on how to add dimension to your stamped images. By using some simple fussy cutting techniques and foam tape, you can add instant dimension to your projects!

Step #1:  Choose an image and stamp the same image out 3 times on Copic-friendly Paper.  

Step #2: Using your Copic Markers color up each image.  You want need to color every part of each image.  Just the parts you plan to cut out.  My first image is the body, the middle image is the head, and the 3rd image is going to be our base layer.  

Step #3: Using a good pair of scissors, cut out those parts of the image that you colored.  Note that my 3rd image or base layer has a small white border around it.  You can add them or trim right on the line.  Whichever you prefer is fine.  

Step #4:  Using foam tape, attach the face to the middle image/body layer.  Then attach the body layer to the 3rd/base layer.  

Step #5: Now add white highlights using a gel pen.  There you have it, one adorable 3D image to use on your projects.  

PRODUCTS USED:

Batty For You Clear Stamp Set

Summer is Here Layering Stencil

Frightful Fence Die

Grass Border Die

Ghost Die

Twigs Die

Stitched Nested Circles Die

Scalloped Rectangle Die Set

COLORING DETAILS 

Copic Markers:

Bats: W1, W3, W5, W7, R20

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Is It Halloween Yet?

Hello!  I'm so excited to be sharing a couple of Picket Fence Studios Halloween cards with you guys.  I don't know about you, but Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday and I always get so excited when companies release their Halloween goodies!  

For my first card, I used the New Autumn Harvest Collage Stamp. I stamped it just one time in Black Hybrid Ink.  Then I die cut a black rectangular frame and and created a shaker element by adding some acetate and a handful of Black Magic Sequin Mix.  After my shaker element was created.  I stamped my image again and fussy cut the raven from the collage.  I popped him up on a die cut scalloped circle from my stash and added it to the bottom left of my card.  I also layered on some glitter washi and a stamped sentiment from the Inside Quotes: Christmas Stamp Set.  I just masked off the "Christmas" portion of the sentiment.  And there you have it, a festive fall card with a bit of a spooky feel. 

For my next card, I couldn't resist the New Jack O Lanterns Stamp Set.  In fact, the instant I saw it, I squealed with delight.  To begin, I stamped my image once on some copic-friendly card stock.  Then I colored all the pumpkins white except one.  I chose the largest pumpkin in the bottom left corner and colored him up in the traditional orange.  Then I trimmed my paper into a square and mounted that on top of some black card stock.  I trimmed that so there was a 1/8 inch frame all the way around and then mounted that on a deep purple card stock.  I love this stacked frame effect.  It really draws your eye into the image.  Finally, I stamped my sentiment from the Believe in the Magic Set and heat embossed that with white embossing powder.  Sure, this sentiment was meant for Christmas, but if you ask me, it's perfect for Halloween!  

Thank you so much for stopping by!  I hope you are having a great week!  

La-La Land Crafts July Club Kit

Hi there!  Today, I'm sharing 2 more cards featuring stamps and dies from the New La-La Land Crafts July Club Kit.  You can find all the information about this subscription HERE.  Remember, you have until July 30th to subscribe it you want this exact kit.  

For my first card, I used 2 of the sweet little monkey stamps to create a fun safari scene.  First, I started with some green polka dot patterned paper and trimmed it to fit my card base.  Then I die cut a flag from kraft card stock and slipped that behind a white postage stamp die.  Inside the die, I created a pretty safari scene using the Safari Landscape die and my Copic markers.  I added a setting sun, a black bird silhouette and my sentiment matted on some orange card stock.  Then I popped my monkeys on either side using some foam tape.  

Card Details:

Christmas Hodgepodge Paper Pack: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Christmas-Hodgepodge-Paper-Pack_p_1112.html

Stitched Elements Die: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Stitched-Elements-Die_p_792.html

Postage Stamps Die: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Postage-Stamps-Die_p_790.html

Copic Colors:

Monkeys: E30, E31, E33, E35, E37

Sky: YR00, YR04, YR16

Sand: E30, E31

Trees: E37, YG60, YG63, YG67, G29

For my next card, I used some gold polka dot paper for my background. Then I die cut a stitched square and mounted that on top of some kraft card stock.  I used Copic Markers to color my sky as well as my mountains and grassy plains.  Then I layered it all together inside my stitched square.  I popped a setting sun behind my mountain and die cut a couple of birds in white card stock, adhering them to my sky.  Then I pieced my Safari truck together and added that to the right side of my card.  I stamped Marci and one of the little monkeys, masking them off together.  Then I colored them up and fussy cut them out.  I added them to the left of the card with foam tape and added my sentiment to the top.  

Card Details:

Double Stitched Squares Die: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Double-Stitched-Squares-Die_p_782.html

Golden Sunset Paper Pack: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Golden-Sunset-Paper-Pack-_p_1105.html

Copic Colors:

Skin: E000, E00, E11, E04, R20

Hair: Y21, Y26

Green: YG60, YG63, YG67

Black: C5, C7, C9

Orange: YR04, YR16, YR27

Monkey: E30, E31, E33, E35, E37

Sky: YR00, YR04, YR16

Sand: E30, E31

Trees: E37, YG60, YG63, YG67, G29

La-La Land Crafts Critter Fun

Hello!  It's still July and I'm still working on my Christmas cards.  (trying to get a head start).  So, for this week's theme at La-La Land Crafts, I decided to create a sweet little Christmas card featuring these two mice.  

For my card, I started with some patterned paper from the Blue Christmas Paper Pack.  Then I added some hills of snow and some die cut tress.  I pieced this sweet little gingerbread house together and placed that in the center of the card. Then I stamped out my little mice, colored them up, and fussy cut them out.  I used some foam tape to pop them onto the card and then stamped out my sentiment and a couple of song notes.  I just love how this turned out.  So sweet!  

Card Details:

A Caroling We Go Clear Stamp Set: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/A-Caroling-We-Go-Clear-Stamp-Set-_p_1109.html

Double Stitched Hills Border Die: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Double-Stitched-Hills-Border-Die_p_704.html

Three Christmas Trees Die: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Three-Christmas-Trees-Die_p_751.html

Build-A-House Die: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Build-a-House-Die_p_919.html

Gingerbread House Add-On Die: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Gingerbread-House-Add-On-Die_p_920.html

Copic Colors:

Mice: E30, E31, E33, E35, E37, R20

Red: R24, R27, R56, R59

Green: YG60, YG63, YG67

Purple Onion Designs Splash!

Hello there!  Just wanted to pop on and share this super sweet card featuring the NEW Sunshine Lake Collection at Purple Onion Designs. To create this card, I started with a piece of water-themed patterned paper.  Then I die cut a piece of white card stock using the Oval Burst die from Avery Elle.  I adhered that on top and mounted the whole thing on a piece of royal blue card stock.  Then I die cut a sun and clouds and popped them on top.  I colored up these two cuties using my Copic markers and fussy cut them out.  With foam tape, I adhered them to the center of the card and added my sentiment below them.  Such a fun, summery card! 

Card Details:

Purple Onion Designs Sunshine Lake Collection

Avery Elle Oval Burst Die

Paperie Ink Llama Say

Hello, hello!  I hope you are having a great weekend.  Today, I'm excited to share a couple of cards I created using the adorable Llama Say stamp set from Paperie Ink.  As soon as this company made it's debut, I fell in love.  They have the cutest stamps!  And I knew I wanted to create some sweet little cards with them.  

For both cards, I used some distress inks in my stash to create my sunset background.  Then I die cut the landscape using the Southwest Border Die from Craftin' Desert Divas.  I colored up my little llamas and Cactus images using Copic Markers and fussy cut them out.  Then I popped them onto my scenes using foam tape.  I just love how these came out.  So much fun!

Card Details:

Paperie Ink Llama Say Stamp Set

Craftin Desert Divas Southwest Border Die

MFT Sweet Hello Die

Avery Elle Photo Mat Die

MFT Diagonal Stitched Rectangle Dies

La-La Land Crafts July 2020 Club Kit Reveal

Hello!  It's the moment you've all be waiting for!  It's time for the La-La Land Crafts July 2020 Club Kit Reveal!  Remember, if you want to subscribe to this kit, you can find all the information HERE.  You will want to subscribe by July 30th if you want this exact kit.  

This month's theme is SAFARI and the La-La Land team has created some really fun stamps and dies for this kit.  For my first card, I used some patterned paper for my background panel.  Then I die cut a white oval and inked it up with some distress inks.  Then I used the Safari Skyline die from the kit and colored it up with my Copics.  I adhered it on top of my oval and then finished off the bottom with some die cut grass.  I also added a bird silhouette to my sky.  Then I die cut the pieces for my Safari Truck and layered them together.  I added it to the left side of my oval and popped my colored image of Safari Marci to the right using foam tape.  As a final touch, I added my sentiment to the bottom of the card.  So much fun!  

Card Details:

Stitched Elements Die:https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Stitched-Elements-Die_p_792.html

Grass Border Die:  https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Grass-Border-Die_p_570.html

Christmas Hodgepodge Paper Pack: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Christmas-Hodgepodge-Paper-Pack_p_1112.html

Copic Colors:

Skin: E000, E00, E11, E04, R20

Hair: C3, C5, C7, C9

Tan: E30, E31, E33, E35

Leopard: E30, E33, C10

Red: R24, R27, R56, R59

Trees: YG60, YG63, YG67, G29

Plains: G20, G24

For my next card, I used the Ape Over You Rubber Stamp Set.  I stamped out all 3 apes and colored them up with my Copics.  Then I fussy cut them out and set them aside.  I trimmed a piece of white card stock to fit the top of my card base and used distress inks to stencil in some clouds.  Then I added a colored Safari Skyline and layered some tan die cut grass across the bottom.  Then I assembled my Safari Truck and added that to the top right of my panel.  I used foam tape to added my apes to the bottom of my card.  Then I finished it all off with some bird silhouettes and my sentiment.  

Card Details:

Grass Border Die:  https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Grass-Border-Die_p_570.html

Summer is Here Layering Stencil: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Summer-is-Here-Layering-Stencil-_p_1090.html

Copic Colors:

Apes: E50, E53, E30, E31, E33, E35, E37

Trees: YG60, YG63, YG67, G29

Plains: G20, G24

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Picket Fence Studios Release

Hello!  Today, I have some very exciting news to share.  First of all, I have joined the Picket Fence Studios Design Team.  I am so excited to be a part of this fabulous company and I can't wait to share my creations with you guys!  Even better, today is release day!  So many amazing products released this month.  You will not want to miss it!  Be sure to hop over the shop and see all the new goodies!  

It's Christmas in July!  So today, I've created 3 holiday cards to share with you.  

First up is this whimsical Santa card featuring the NEW Wrapped Candy Background Stamp and Believe in Magic Stamp Set.  To create this card, I used the background stamp and stamped it four times to create a seam-less background for my card.  Then I colored it up with Copics.  I stamped out my Santa and colored him with Copics as well.  Then I fussy cut him out and adhered him to the center of my card panel.  To add some dimension, I popped my sentiment up on foam tape after stamping it on a white page flag.  

Copic Colors:

Skin: E000, E00, E11, E04, R20

White: W0, W1, W3

Red: R24, R27, R56, R59

Blue: BG10, BG11, BG13

Green: YG21, YG23

For my next card, I used several new products.  To begin, I used my Life Changing Blender Brushes to stencil in two layers of green trees using the Field of Snowy Trees Stencil.  I started with my lightest shade first then moved the stencil down slightly to stencil in the darker green.  Then I added some Paper Glaze in Snowdrop White to the centers of each tree using a dry paint brush.  After letting that dry for about an hour, I went in with my B000 Copic Marker and colored in the background with blue.  I also stamped out my sentiment and added some snowflakes from the New Ho Ho Ho Stamp Set.  On a separate piece of paper, I stamped out my gnome santas from the New Baby It's Cold Outside Stamp Set and colored them in with Copics.  Then I fussy cut them out and popped them on top of my scene with foam tape.  

Copic Colors:

Sky: B000

Red: R24, R27, R56, R59

Beards: W0, W1, W3

Skin: E000, E00, E11, E04, R20

For my final card, I went for a more sophisticated look.  First, I started with a piece of red plaid patterned paper and trimmed that to fit my card base.  Then I trimmed strip of black and white paper and adhered that across the lower half of the paper.  I stamped out my tree from the New Most Wonderful Time of the Year Stamp Set in black ink and then heat embossed the second layer with white embossing powder.  Then I fussy cut the tree out and adhered it to a tan panel of patterned paper with foam tape.  After layering that on top of my red plaid paper, I stamped my sentiment on a white banner and adhered that to the end of my card. A few scattered sequins from the Moscow Mule Sequin Mix finishes this card off.  

Thank you so much for stopping by!  Be sure to pop by the Picket Fence Studios Shop to see all the new products and don't forget to check out the other design team projects HERE.  Plus, there are still some great deals in the Retirement Section.  Have a great day!  

La-La Land Crafts June 2020 Club Kit

Hello, hello!  Hope you are well!  Today, I'm posting a couple more cards using the NEW June 2020 Club Kit from La-La Land Crafts.  You can find all the details about the Club Subscriptions HERE.  

For my first card, I used the little pigs and created a slimline card.  I trimmed a piece of white card stock and used some distress inks to create the water and sand.  Then I added some glitter paste in the middle to simulate the tide.  Then I added some sandy dots using Copics.  Using foam tape, I added all my pigs and die cut embellishments.  Such an easy-peasy card that turned out so cute!  

Copic Colors:

Pigs: R000, R11, R20, E97

Blue: B24, B26

Orange: YR04, YR16, YR28

Teal: BG10, BG11

Red: R24, R27, R56, R59

Yellow: Y23, Y26

Green: YG21, YG25

For my second card, I used Marci.  I colored her up in a little red bikini and fussy cut her out.  Then I added her to a sandy scene created using the Double Stitched Hills Border Die.  For the sun, I used the Summer is Here Layering Stencil.  I stamped my sentiment out on the smallest die from the Nested Frames Set and added the sand pail.  

Card Details:

Double Stitched Hills Border Die: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Double-Stitched-Hills-Border-Die_p_704.html

Summer is Here Layering Stencil: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Summer-is-Here-Layering-Stencil-_p_1090.html

Nested Frames Large Die: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Nested-Frames-Large-Die_p_786.html

Copic Colors:

Skin: E000, E00, E11, E04, R20

Y21, Y26, E87

White: C0, C1

Sand: E31, E35

Red: R24, R27, R56, R59

La-La Land Crafts Vacation

Hello!  This week's theme at La-La Land Crafts is Vacation so I decided to create a fun little camping card.  First, I started with some red plaid paper and die cut another piece of blue speckled paper into a circle.  Then I mounted that on a die cut white scallop and popped that on top.  Then I added my little camping scene using a few die cuts.  I also added my colored images and finished it off with my sentiment.  Such a fun little summer vacation card! 

 

 

 

Card Details:

Happy Trails Clear Stamp Set: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Happy-Trails-Clear-Stamp-Set_p_1108.html

Christmas Hodgepodge Paper Pack: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Christmas-Hodgepodge-Paper-Pack_p_1112.html

Blue Christmas Paper Pack: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Blue-Christmas-Paper-Pack_p_1113.html

Pierced Scalloped Circles Die: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Pierced-Scalloped-Circles-Die_p_789.html

Stitched Nested Circles Die: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Stitched-Nested-Circles-Die_p_793.html

Birch Trees Die: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Birch-Trees-Die_p_766.html

Camp Fire Die: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Camp-Fire-Die_p_1141.html

Roasting Marshmallows Die: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Roasting-Marshmallows-Die-_p_1142.html

 

Copic Colors:

Moose: E30, E31, E33, E35, E37

Bear: W3, W5, W7, E30, E31, E33

Fire: Y21, YR16, R24

Wood: E33, E35, E37

Marshmallow: E50, E53

CC Designs Flaunt It

Hello, Today I'm featuring this adorable flapper from the 20's Gals Clear Stamp Set from CC Designs.  To create this card, I started with some starry paper and trimmed it to fit my card base.  Then I used a few dies from my stash to create a city scene and full moon.  I colored up my image using Copic Markers and popped her on my card using foam tape.  Then I stamped out my sentiment and added that to finish the card off. 

 

 

 

Card Details:

20's Gals Clear Stamp Set

Banners Accessories Die

 

Purple Onion Designs: Hello Sunshine

Hey there!  Hope your week is going well.  Today, I'm sharing a sweet little stamp set from Purple Onion Designs.  This set is a Special Edition Stamp Set that benefits Covid 19 Relief.  For every stamp set sold, $10 will be donated to the United Way Worldwide Covid 19 Community Response & Recovery Fund.  

For my card, I started with the Birch Tree Background Stamp Set.  Then I stenciled in some clouds to create my background.  On a separate piece of paper, I stamped out my little critters and colored them up using my Copics.  Then I fussy cut them out and added them to my panel using foam tape.  I also added a little butterfly stamp from my stash as well as the "Hello Sunshine" sentiment.  Such a great way to say "hello."  

Card Details:

Together Stamp Set

Birch Tree Background Stamp

Ellen Hutson All Inside Stamp

Saturated Canary October 31st

Is it Halloween yet? Haha, just kidding...kind of.  Halloween is my favorite holiday and I love creating projects for it.  For this card, I used a retired Saturated Canary image.  Unfortunately, she is no longer available, but you can find other Saturated Canary images HERE  To create my card, I printed out my image, colored it up with Copics, and inked around it.  Then I added a white spray stain and stamped some stars and dots with stamps from my stash.  I die cut that with a stitched square and mounted that on top of a black postage stamp die.  Then I added the panel to a piece of striped paper and finished it off with a few enamel dots and a die cut banner from Doodlebug Designs.  

Thanks so much!  Have a great day! 

La-La Land Crafts Summer Love

Hello!  Hope you are having a great summer!  This week the theme at La-La Land Crafts is Summer Love.  For my card, I used this adorable Never Change Stamp Set to create a fun little Summer Tropical Scene.  To add the large Sun in the background, I used the Summer Is Here Layering Stencil and colored it in with my Copics.  Then I added some water and sand with my Copics as well.  A few die cuts and a stamped sentiment complete the card.  

Card Details:

Never Change Clear Stamp Set: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Never-Change-Stamp-Set_p_1103.html

Summer is Here Layering Stencil: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Summer-is-Here-Layering-Stencil-_p_1090.html

Tiki Hut Island Die: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Tiki-Hut-Island-Die_p_1092.html

Tropical Leaves Die: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Tropical-Leaves-Die_p_1095.html

Leafy Vine Die: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Leafy-Vine-Die-_p_1073.html

Hippos in Paradise Clear Stamp Set: https://www.lalalandcrafts.com/Hippos-in-Paradise-Clear-Stamp-Set-_p_1024.html

Copic Colors:

Green: G20, G21, G24

Tan: E30, E31, E33, E35

Blue: BG00, BG10, BG11, BG13

Orange: YR00, YR04, YR15, YR18

CC Designs Yeti-rrific

Hello everyone!  Today, instead of Christmas-In-July, I have a Winter-In-July card for you.  This sweet little card features the Cutie Yeti Clear Stamp Set from CC Designs.  This set is packed full of images and sentiments.  A must for your winter projects!  To create my card, I used some patterned paper for my background panel, die cut some mountains using dies in my stash, and added some premade die cuts from Doodlebug. Then I stamped out my images and cut them out using the coordinating dies.  I added them to my card front using foam tape and even stamped a couple of yet foot prints in the snow.  Then I stamped my sentiment and added some enamel dots.  Such a fun little winter card!  

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!  

Card Details:

CC Designs Cutie Yeti Clear Stamp Set

CC Designs Cutie Yeti Outline Metal Die Set