Papertrey Ink February Release Countdown Day 3

I don't like to play favorites, but today might be my favorite of the entire Papertrey Ink February release! I adore this sweet addition to the Feathered Friends family...isn't this chick just the cutest thing?? I mentioned yesterday that I wanted to tweak my carrot card and that addition would be one of these cute chicks!

I think the chick complements the new Elegant Egg dies perfectly, don't you think? I'm in love with these beautiful eggs and know I will be using them EVERY year! I was also having so much fun with this particular flower from the Into the Blooms II dies so I made a few for this card along with the two leaf options in the collection. To begin, I die cut all of the pieces from the Elegant Egg die collection using white cardstock. I colored them using ink and a blender brush, keeping the lighter color on the solid die cut and using a darker shade for the top, detail layers. Once that was done, I added some white paint splatter over the top to give them a speckled look. I also gave them a generous amount of Shimmer Spray for sparkle and shine.

The background was created by heat embossing the Weaved Background Stamp Set onto a panel of watercolor paper using white embossing powder. Once that was done, I blended some of the same inks that I used on the eggs here and there on the panel. I spritzed it with water to get a watercolor effect and then set is aside to dry.

There are two different chicks included in the Feathered Friends 20 mini stamp/die set, but I just used this one for this card. I used both of them on my second card of today's post. I ended up making 4 chicks in total, but threw one away because I did some ink blending that I didn't like. After it was all said and done, I should have made a BUNCH because now I want to go back and add a chick or two to ALL of my cards I've shown so far! ha ha!

As I mentioned yesterday, here is another cluster of grass from the Weave a Basket die set that was showcased on day 1 of the countdown. I just love it! The sentiment, which is from the new Inside Greetings: Spring Blessings, is heat embossed in white onto a strip of vellum. I strategically tucked it behind the egg with a foam square and added a tiny bit of liquid glue behind the embossing on the right side.

I love how the Weaved background gives this card a basket look, just like an Easter basket! I added a few sequins to finish off this card. The entire panel is added to a Winter Wisteria card base.

My second card for today uses those cute chicks again, but this time I used both. They are the cutest accents for this bouquet of flowers and eggs! 

For this card, I cut a panel of cardstock measuring 4 by 5 1/4 inches and used the Stencil Basics: Quatrefoil Stencil to blend in some pastel colors found in the flowers. I just added some here and there, just like I did on the embossed background on my first card. Once that was done, I arranged the flowers and leaves here and there, tucking the eggs in as well. I had some leftover flowers from one of my cards yesterday that were just begging to be used today.

I used another one of the new sentiments and stamped it on a strip of Bitty Big: Lilac Grace cardstock in black ink. I added it to the stenciled panel  just underneath the bouquet of flowers.

I had so much fun creating both of the cards I've shared today! Join me again tomorrow for the 4th and final day of the countdown! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Happy Valentine's Day {A twist on an old favorite}

Valentine's Day is less than a week away....are you finished with your creating? THIS is one of my very favorite Valentine's Day cards that I've ever made. I shared it again last year on Instagram, but rather than sharing the same card again, I decided to try a fresh take on some of the things that I love most about that particular card.

I don't pull out my watercolors nearly enough and after I do, I realize I need to do it more often. Rather than creating a watercolor panel that is completely saturated in color, I decided to go for a more organic look and just let the paint, paper, and water do the work. I spritzed a panel of watercolor paper and then added in red and purple watercolor paint and pushed them around until I was happy with the results. I sped up the drying process by heating it up with my heat tool. I set it aside to continue to dry while I got to work on the letters.

 I used the Bookprint Alphabet Upper dies to die cut two of each letter; two each from gold specialty paper and two each of regular white cardstock. I glued them together for a more sturdy piece since I knew I would be popping them up with tiny pieces of foam squares. I set those aside to dry as well.

The sentiment, which is one of my favorites, is from the since-retired Be Mine, Valentine stamp set from Papertrey Ink. You could use any sentiment that you like for this step. I heat embossed it in gold powder onto a strip of vellum.

Once the panel was dry, I dry embossed it using the Regency Swirls embossing folder that was included in my Gemini Jr bundle that I got for Christmas in 2020. It is still included in the bundle, but I'm not sure if it is sold separately. It is the same embossing folder that I used on THIS card. Once that was done, I adhered the letters using tiny bits of foam squares. The heat embossed sentiment is tucked between the two rows of letters and wrapped around the panel and secured with clear tape in the back. I did spritz it with a few good sprays of Shimmer Spray as well. The entire panel is added to a top folding A2 Winter Wisteria card base using additional foam squares. I had so much fun making this new version of an old favorite! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Pinkfresh Studio June Washi, Stamp, Die, Stencil, and Hot Foil Release Blog Hop

 

Hello and welcome to the Pinkfresh Studio June release blog hop! I'm sharing two projects with you today using a few of the new products! Make sure to leave a comment here and on every stop of the hop to be eligible to win one of 10 $25 gift certificates AND leave a comment on the You Tube channel page and Facebook page to be eligible for a chance to win the ENTIRE June release! 

As I mentioned earlier, I'm sharing two cards with you today! Up first is this fun rainbow design which is similar to the last Pinkfresh project I shared, but I used a different rainbow and I added the darling new Small Butterflies Stamp Set as well as the Small Butterflies Layering Stencils and coordinating Small Butterflies Die.

To begin the butterflies, I used the stencils using shades of orange and yellow to create Monarch type butterflies. I thought they would accent the rainbow nicely without being too busy.

Once the stenciling was complete, I used the coordinating stamp to add the detail images. Once that was done, I used the dies to cut the butterflies out and set them aside.

I felt like this particular sentiment was absolutely perfect for this butterfly design and so I stamped it in black at the top of an A2 sized white card base. This sentiment is from the previously released Floral Bunch stamp set as well as the flowers.

I die cut all of the pieces of the Color Block Rainbow Die and then put them back together using foam squares for dimension. I layered the flowers hanging over the edge and then squared them up using my paper trimmer.

I added the butterflies here and there using additional foam squares. I'm thrilled about the fabulous new gold Metallic Pearls! They are so much fun and I added them to a few of the butterflies here and there!

My second project for today uses the new Floral Vase Layering Stencils which coordinate with the previously released Floral Vase Stamp set. I used to color this set with Copic markers, but now I can do it quickly and effortlessly with the new stencils.

I used the outline stamp on both images to give them the added detail over the stenciled designs.

I love the look of the vase, so I decided to add some watercoloring to the background using ink, a blender brush, and a few spritzes of water! Easy peasy!

I added a few jewels as well to add some sparkle and shine!

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Reverse Confetti July Blog Hop

Hello and welcome! I hope you're all having a fabulous week so far! I'm thrilled to be hopping along with  Reverse Confetti for their July new release Blog Hop! I'm sharing two cards with you today along with the hop list at the end of this post! First up is my card using the gorgeous new Stained Glass Butterflies stamp set! This sentiment was made for me!

These big, bold images are so much fun to work with and are so easy to use to create something that pops! I stamped all of the images in black ink and then colored them with Copic markers. I chose bold, bright colors to match the bold images! I added some black and white detail to the butterfly images for extra detail.

Once I had everything colored, I used the Stained Glass Butterflies Confetti Cuts to die cut the images. I set them aside to work on the background and a few other design elements. When I planned this card, I knew I wanted to use the leaves and foliage to create a wreath so I die cut the circle from the Square and Circle Frame Confetti Cuts to use as a guide to arrange the leaves. I got an idea of the placement and then added the sentiment before I glued anything down. Once that was done, I added the two different leaves alternating between the two varieties.

Once the leaves were in place using foam squares, I added the two butterflies in opposite corners. I love what a big impact these butterflies create on this card. Once the butterflies were in place, I filled in the wreath using the different flowers.

I also added some Nuvo Crystal Glaze to certain portions of the wings and the centers of the flowers. Once that was done, I added some Martha Stewart Coarse Glitter. I just the sparkle and shine this adds to the design!

The background is die cut using the fun Stitched Scallops Cover Panel and adhered to a black card base using a tape runner. The black card base really grounds the design and adds continuity with the stamped images.

Once the background was done, I added the wreath portion using foam squares for even more dimension. I added a few sparkling clear sequins here and there for added detail and shine!

My second project for today uses the new Best Sentiments stamp set paired with the new Multi Step Cacti stamp set. The new Three Tags Confetti Cuts are the perfect size and shape for the new sentiments! I decided to use the tag to mimic a shelf to hold all of these fabulous cacti!

To begin this card, I did some ink smooshing onto a panel of watercolor paper using teals and greens. I also added some additional ink splatter to create even more depth and visual movement to the panel. I set it aside to dry and then worked on the fun cacti and pots!

I used my mini MISTI to stamp all of the different images I planned to use on this design. The two pots on top are also colored using Copic markers to give them a terracotta appearance.

The bottom pot is left white with just a hint of grey and then I added some Nuvo Crystal Glaze over the top to give it a ceramic look. The flowers are also colored with Copic markers even though there is a solid second step stamp for each of the blooms.

The "I CARE here for you always" sentiment is stamped in black onto  the die cut tag. I actually die cut two tags and glued them together to create a sturdier piece. I also added a bow of jute twine for added texture and detail.

I die cut the images using the Multi Step Cacti Confetti Cuts and then added them to the dry inky background using foam squares. The tag went on first and then I added the different pots and cacti to create the scene.

I added the entire panel to a teal card base using foam squares to the left hand side of the card. Both of these designs were so much fun to create! Here is the list of the other amazing designers on the hop! Thanks for fluttering by!

Reverse Confetti Blog

Carly Tee Minner

Amy Kolling

Caly Person

Tricia Barber

Crystal Thompson

Lisa Henke

Channin Pelletier

Kara Pogreba

Kelly Lunceford (you are here)

Ali Farmer

Kay Miller

Kathy Schweinfurth

Jeff Lindberg

Brenda Noelke

Janette Kausen

Jeanne Jachna

Jessica Frost-Ballas

Candice Fisher

Susan Wymer

Deanne Kuntz

Adelle Emery

Amy Tsuruta

Pinkfresh Studio February 2020 Background Stamp Release Blog Hop

Hello! There's some fun things going on today and I'm so glad you've stopped by! Today is the Pinkfresh Studio February 2020 Background Stamp Release Blog Hop! There are some absolutely gorgeous background stamps that you're sure to fall in love with! I'm sharing 3 cards with you today using 4 of the new backgrounds! I'm sure I'll be creating with some of the others soon as well because they're so beautiful! There is an amazing line up of designers, so make sure to head to each of their blogs! 

Designers' Blogs

There will be a giveaway of the ENTIRE release both on the Pinkfresh Studio Blog as well as their Instagram #pinkfreshstudio. 

Also, leave a comment here for a chance to win a $25 dollar gift card to the Pinkfresh Studio shop!

My first card for today uses the beautiful new Floral Shadow Background Stamp paired with the newly released Leafy Decor stamp set to create this bright and vibrant design! To begin, I stamped the background using Sparkling Rose ink on a slightly lighter panel of cardstock. I used my MISTI to get a nice, crisp impression. I cut my panel a little bit larger than a card front so that I could use the Essentials: Diagonal Stitched Rectangles dies to give it the detailed edge!

I also die cut the Ornate Oval Frame using the same cardstock as I did for the background panel. I adhered it using foam squares around the scallops. This set the stage for me to add the rest of the design elements!

I stamped the Leafy Decor image in black ink onto white cardstock. I colored it using an assortment of alcohol markers and then used the coordinating Leafy Decor die to cut it out. I layered it over the frame with additional foam squares.  I die cut the "hugs" word using the Phrase Builder Sending die collection and added it to the leafy image.

The "you can always count on me" sentiment is heat embossed in silver onto a strip of vellum. I wrapped it around the entire panel and secured it on the back using clear tape.

I love all of the beautiful colors that the Essentials: Jewels come in and they are always the perfect accent for my cards! For this design, I chose to use both the emerald green and hte light pink jewels to accent my card!

I layered the entire focal panel onto a white A2 card base using foam squares for added dimension! 

My second card for today uses the same color palette because I like to keep things cohesive if I have the freedom, and today I do! ha ha! I used the AMAZING new Do What You Love Background stamp paired with the newly released Just because stamp set. I have been itching to use this one since it was released and today was the perfect excuse!

I stamped the background in black onto white cardstock and then used the same die as the first card for the border detail. I added some ink blending around the edges using the same pink as well. I also die cut a black label using the versatile Fancy Label Frames. I added it to the background using foam squares.

I heat embossed the different sentiments which are included in the Just because stamp set in white onto black cardstock.

I stamped the image and colored it with assorted Copic markers. I used the coordinating Just because die to cut it out. Once that was done, I added it over the black die cut using foam squares.

I was also able to add the sentiment as well. My SU! demonstrator introduced me to black Stampin' dimensionals and I LOVE them!

For this card, I chose to use a combination of Jewels AND sequins for a combination of shine!

My third and final card of the release uses both the Diamond Tiles background stamp and the Enchanted Blooms background. I decided this would be a fun combination since I am using the Enchanted Blooms image as more of a focal point and then the Diamond Tiles serve as the background. My cute sister gave me black watercolor paper and metallic watercolors for Christmas and while I've been having a lot of fun with the watercolors, I haven't had a chance to pull out the black paper. I decided I'd give it a try using this new background.

I heat embossed the background using gold powder and then got to work painting the images. I also added some gold paint splatter for added detail. Once it was dry, I die cut it using the largest die in the  Ornate Banner die set. It cut off just enough to be able to see the diamond tiles peeking out from underneath, but didn't cut too much of my hard work off! LOL!

 I used the fun Sentiment Suite Hello die for the word using specialty gold paper and vellum. The "I wish I was there with you" sentiment is heat embossed in gold and adhered using foam squares. A trio of sparkling clear sequins finish off this bold design. That wraps up my projects for today's hop! Don't forget to leave a comment to be eligible to win the gift certificate! Thanks for fluttering by!