A Grand Adventure {Deep in the Hundred-Acre Wood}

Hello friends! I've been "deep in the hundred acre wood" so-to-speak! ha ha! I've been having the best time making all kinds of Winnie the Pooh things for a few new moms and their darling babies! I've been sewing and stamping/paper crafting up a storm so I have a lot to share, but for today, I will only be sharing the two cards I made for each of the moms. I still have a bajillion photos to edit with each of the items I created, so stay tuned!

As a family, we have really enjoyed visiting Disneyland and we absolutely adore Critter Country, so these two cards were created with that look in mind, and of course, classic Pooh as well! My oldest son's nursery was decorated in Classic Pooh and that particular year, there was a layette line with Classic Pooh clothes as well, so this all tugs at my heartstrings!

I made this card first, so it has a lot of flowers and leaves that are cut using the beautiful Into the Blooms: Wild Wood Die. I cut everything from white cardstock and then colored the pieces using dye inks and blender brushes. The greenery was spritzed with Mowed Lawn Distress Spritz and set aside to dry. 

Next, I got to work on the frames; this is a beautiful combination of dies that Betsy used for Christmas and I have been loving it and using it every chance I get! I cut the top layer using the Shortbread Shapes: Snowflake Die from wood veneer cardstock and then embossed it using the Shortbread Shapes: Snowflake Embossing Folder. I cut the next layer using the same die, but from woodgrain cardstock. Once that was done, I cut the capsule opening using the Capsule Basics Die and then embossed it using the Rosemal Reflections Embossing Folder. I added some walnut stain distress oxide ink over the raised areas to add depth and added color. I glued them onto a shaped card base and then got to work on the critters.

I die cut all of the pieces for Pooh and Piglet using the Spellbinders Say Cheese Classic Pooh Collection Pooh and Piglet. I used colored cardstock; Harvest Gold for Pooh with added ink for shading and depth. Piglet is cut from Sweet Blush cardstock with an Ocean Tides onesie and Pinefeather scarf. I glued everything together using liquid glue and foam squares. I wanted them to be holding hands so I glued them together in that arrangement.

This particular sentiment is absolutely PERFECT for baby cards and it really is the theme of all the projects I made for both mommas and babies. It is included in the Echo Park Winnie the Pooh Stamp Set. I was thrilled to find that this stamp set and coordinating paper are from the same designer as the fabric I bought for all of the sewn projects that I'll be sharing soon! It allowed me to keep everything cohesive and coordinated!

I stamped it in walnut stain distress oxide ink on a piece of gingham paper and then added that to the middle of the frames. Once that was done, I was able to add Pooh and Piglet with foam squares.

I arranged all of the flowers, leaves, and bees around the frame using liquid glue and foam squares. I really love how this sweet card came together!

As I mentioned earlier, I made the previous card first, so it got the majority of the flowers and leaves, so I kept this one a bit more simple. I was beyond thrilled to find that the sentiment fit perfectly inside the balloon!

I cut the balloon from Pure Poppy cardstock and then stamped the sentiment with white pigment ink. I added some Scarlet Jewel around the edges, which in hindsight, I should have done that BEFORE I stamped the sentiment!

I used blue gingham for this card and added a filigree border cut from Vintage Cream cardstock and secured with liquid glue. I was able to layer Pooh and the balloon using foam squares for dimension.

The base for this card was cut using the Capsule Basics (linked earlier) and then embossed using the Capsule Basics Embossing Folder with the Rosemal frame. I cut it using the new Capsule Fixed Borders Large Die and added it with liquid glue.

I added the remaining flowers and leaves using liquid glue and foam squares.

This was such a fun project to work on and I can't wait to share everything else with you soon! It's overwhelming, so let me know if you'd like it broken up into multiple blog posts, or just all at once in a BIG post! Thanks for fluttering by!

 

Project Inspiration and a WINNER!

Hello and welcome, friends! I'm here today sharing an Easter card for this week's Project Inspiration and announcing the winner of my giveaway from last week! 

I used the random integer generator to draw the name and comment number #11 was the winner! It is an anonymous comment, so if this is you, please email me at kellyrory1@msn.com

Congratulations! I will get your prize mailed to you as soon as I get your address!

I'm still in Valentine's Day mode, but it's never too early to get started on those cards for special holidays and occasions! Follow along as I give step-by-step instructions on how to create this Easter design!

Step 1: Use the Fresh Greens Hot Foil Plate on a panel of Lilac Grace cardstock using champagne foil. Trim it down to slightly smaller than an A2 size.

Step 2: Cut the bow portion using the Wrap-it Ribbons Die from Lemon Tart cardstock and attach to the background using foam squares. Stamp the sentiment, which is from the Just Sentiments: Easter mini stamp set, in black at the bottom.

Step 3: Cut the egg using the Spring Silhouette Die from white cardstock and then add speckled egg distress oxide ink with a blender brush. I keep a set just for oxide inks rather than switching between dye ink and oxide ink. Add some speckled egg splatter and then add some walnut stain distress oxide spray (just a hint). Attach it with foam squares.

Step 4: Cut the bunny and foliage using the same Spring Silhouette Die (linked above) and then flowers from the Into the Blooms: Wreath Die from white cardstock. Add ink using blender brushes and glue together. Attach them around the egg using both liquid glue and foam squares.

Step 5: Heat emboss the "He is Risen" sentiment in gold onto a strip of vellum (stamp set linked in step 2). Wrap it around the background and secure it on the back with clear tape.

Step 6: Attach the background to a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue. Add glitter to the flowers and foliage and a trio of sparkling clear sequins to finish it off.

I really love how this card turned out and I will add it to my stash of Easter cards! I never got them all sent out last year, so my stash is already quite nice! ha ha!

I used a black Sharpie marker to color the eye of the rabbit. You might notice that he did a little hop from one point to the other between process photos (ha ha!). I decided I liked him a little bit lower by the flowers!

This design would also make a lovely spring card as well. Sometimes Easter comes before I get everything sent out (as I mentioned earlier) so sometimes it's nice to have spring cards as well so they can be given after Easter and it's not odd.

Thanks for fluttering by!

 

The Greetery {Amour Market Collection Release Day and Giveaway)

It's the day we've been waiting for; it's release day for the beautiful new Amour Market Collection from The Greetery! Thank you so much for all of your sweet comments the last few days! The collection will be available for purchase beginning at 10 am ET today! Before I dive in to the details of the card, I am doing a little giveaway! I’ve posted the details of the giveaway at the bottom of today’s post!

I wanted to create another card for today using the logo imagery for this release, but with different colors. I saved a cute Christmas house I was hoping to use as inspiration, but never got around to it, so I used it for this project instead. Quite a few of my daughter's Valentine's Day outfits when she was younger were these colors, so it reminds me of those days.

To begin this card, I cut all of the pieces for the buildings using the Market Place Mini Die using Pale Peony, Enchanted Evening, Pure Poppy, and Spring Rain. I did use silver cardstock for some of the window frames. I glued everything together with liquid glue and let it dry.

I had some of the wreaths leftover from my projects the other day, but I did cut more bows and a few other additions using the Market Place Lover's Lane Die. I also stamped one of the shop names from the Market Place Lover's Lane Stamp Set to add to the shops.

The sentiment is stamped using the French Kiss Stamp Set in Pure Poppy and a touch of Scarlet Jewel ink around the edges for an ombre look. I die cut it using the French Kiss Die.

The "with love" portion of the sentiment is also from that same set and is embossed in gold on a strip of Enchanted Evening cardstock. I used the new Shortbread Shapes Scalloped Hearts Die and embossing folder for the background and the frame around the buildings.

Before I added the frame over the top, I added some white gouache and glitter for a snowy, sugary look.

I added some red pearl embellishments to the bows and hearts for added detail.

The bow at the top is cut from Pure Poppy cardstock and is included with the Shortbread Shapes Scalloped Hearts Die.

I had so much fun putting this card together! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Thanks for fluttering by!

P.S. I mentioned yesterday I've been working on some sewing, so as soon as I get it all finished, I will share it here and on my sewing blog, so stay tuned!

P.S.S I’m doing a giveaway for my U.S. blog readers! I have a Capsule Basics Embossing Folder and two stamp sets I will be giving away. Simply comment with your favorite product from the new release and you will be entered to win. I will draw a name on Sunday! I know I have duplicates of a few other things that I will throw in the box if I find them before the deadline!😂

 

The Greetery {Amour Market Collection Day 2}

Hello and welcome to day 2 of the Amour Market Collection from The Greetery! I'm so excited to share my projects with you today showcasing even more beautiful new products! I never put away the two Christmas releases and I don't plan on putting this one away anytime soon, either! Each and every piece can be used in so many different ways other than Valentine's Day, with the exception of some of the sentiments! Before I dive in, make sure to head to The Greetery Blog for the official "meet and greet"! Also, you'll want to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, to be eligible to win one of two $50 gift cards to the shop.

My first card for today uses a few things from yesterday along with some new things and of course some of the basics that are just too good not to keep using! To begin this card, I heat embossed the new Sweetest Frames Capsule Edition in gold on a piece of Vintage Cream cardstock and then cut it using the coordinating Sweetest Frames Capsule Edition Die. I then used the new Capsule Fixed Border Small to cut the frame that's layered on top of the embossed panel. I cut it from Vintage Cream and then stamped it with the new Capsule Collection Valentine Borders Stamp Set. When I was talking about the Fixed Borders yesterday, I mentioned the smaller one and it is perfect for all of the stamp sets in this series! I can't wait to go back and revisit some of the previously released sets to try it with this frame.

I added that stamped frame using foam squares and then nestled the heat embossed red panel down inside and secured it with adhesive. The next step was the heart; I already had it cut and embossed from my big projects that I shared yesterday. I used brighter gold cardstock to cut the Heart Filigree Border and glued it using liquid glue. I also heat embossed the sentiment from the Capsule collection valentine Borders Stamp Set in the oval on the heart.

I layered it using foam squares and then tucked the flowers underneath using liquid glue.

The background was cut using the new Shortbread Shapes Scalloped Hearts Die and embossing folder. I rubbed some gold pigment ink over the top to give it some added detail. The bow die is also included in the die collection, so I cut it from the same gold as what I used on the heart and adhered it with liquid glue and a pearl.

The Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Hearts can also be used in non-valentines ways as well. I've been working on a quilt as one of my after-Christmas projects so I've had squares, grids, and quilting designs on the brain so when I saw the new edition to the Shortbread Shapes family, I wanted to turn it into a quilt card!

The first step was to pick some pattern paper that looked like fabric, or that coordinated well together for the look I was going for. I almost scrapped the whole idea because I was struggling to find the right thing, but I finally landed on some paper from K & Company  paper pad called Classic K Bailey 12 by 12 that I've had for a bajillion years!

I used the Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Die to cut out all of the individual squares; there is only one that actually cuts out, so I just used that one for all of the squares. I also used it to cut the grid out from Vintage Cream cardstock. I adhered the patterned squares in a good arrangement and then used the Shortbread Shapes Rectangle Hearts Embossing Folder to "quilt" it!

I cut the "binding" from the red pattern paper I used on the quilt to give it a good border. Once that was done, I got to work on the rest of the details. I pulled out the beloved Sew Vintage Die to create the sewing machine. I stamped the details with Gold pigment ink for a realistic  look.

I also had some fun creating a few more elements for the card using the Notionable Die. I made some scissors from Rose Gold Mirror cardstock and I was so sad they didn't end up looking good on the card! Oh well...looks like another project is in order! wink!

I chose the sentiment to really pull the "love" theme together from the Sew Vintage Stamp Set. I forgot to mention it is the same stamp set used to stamp the sewing machine. The entire "quilt" portion is adhered to a background that was embossed using the same paper as the sentiment and the Shortbread Shapes Scalloped Hearts embossing folder.

My third and final card for today features the Shortbread Shapes Scalloped Hearts Die and embossing folder as an actual shortbread card! ha ha! took me long enough! I had so much fun with this card and I adore the new French Kiss sentiments; the font is so vintage and beautiful!

As you can see, I used another Coquette Heart because I just can't seem to stop! I also used another bouquet of flowers, but this one done up in pinks and corals.

I added some Frayed Burlap Distress Oxide ink to the base and some Antique Linen ink to the shortbread portion.

The rest is pretty self-explanatory because I have used all of these products so much! haha!

I've had the best time creating with this new collection and it will be available for purchase tomorrow! Don't forget to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to win one of two gift cards to the shop! Thanks for fluttering by!

Caly Person

Dana Kirby

Dawn McVey

Kelly Lunceford (you are here)

Laura Bassen

Laurie Willison

Lea Lawson

Melissa Phillips

Wanda Guess