Hello Sweet Friend

 Hi Friends!

Today I am sharing a fun card designed with the new Cupid & Co 6x6 Paper Pad by Echo Park along with stamps and dies from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store!

This is such a cute paper pad- perfect for Valentines Day or other occasions- wedding, anniversary, etc. 

As many of you know that follow my blog, I have a personal goal to create a card for each of the over 800 Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenges and used Sketch #828 for the layout on this card.

I am also participating with the Tic-Tac-Toe #096 Challenge (left column down Heart-Red-Ribbon) along with the Simon Says Wednesday “Layer It Up” Challenge.  

If you have not had time to check out the Stamp Simply blog or the other challenge sites yet, I hope you will do so- wonderful inspiration from all!

To create this card:

Cut a piece of black cardstock to 4 ¼” x 5 ½”, adhere the vertical floral and striped Cupid & Co paper to the panel.

Add a strip of red satin ribbon to cover the edges, wrap the ends of the ribbon behind the panel.

Mount the entire panel onto a white card base.

Using the Tim Holtz Tag Collection Dies, die cut a tag from black cardstock.  Add a piece of the Cupid & Co paper to the tag.  Adhere a piece of white paper lace (die cut with the Tim Holtz Crochet Die) to the bottom of the tag and add a strip of red satin ribbon (again, wrapping the ends behind the tag).

Add the looped satin ribbon to the top of the tag and adhere to the card front using dimensional foam (or chipboard).

For the heart, use the tiny strips of paper that you normally trim off the top of each page in the Echo Park Cupid & Co 6x6 pad. 

Adhere the trimmed pieces and adhere them to a piece of white cardstock.  Die cut the “quilt” panel with the Farmhouse Pierced Nested Heart Dies.

Die cut another heart (the same size) from black cardstock, cut in half and mount behind the “quilted” heart.

Use an embossing powder tool to de-static a piece of white cardstock, stamp the sentiment from Typewritten Just Checking In using Versafine Onyx Black ink, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Once the embossing powder has cooled, die cut with the Fishtail Sentiments Banner Dies, mount onto the quilt heart, and adhere the entire heart to the card front using dimensional foam to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets: Typewritten Just Checking In  (Stamp Simply)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine Onyx Black

Cardstock/Paper: White, Black; Cupid & Co 6x6 Paper Pad by Echo Park

Accessories/Tools: Gemini, Jr., Stamp Simply Dies- Fishtail Sentiments Banner, Farmhouse Pierced Nested Hearts, Sizzix Thinlit Dies by Tim Holtz- Crochet, Sizzix Framelit Dies by Tim Holtz- Tag Collection, Embossing Powder Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 1” Red Satin Ribbon

Thanks again for visiting- I hope all of you are staying safe and having a great weekend!

Clean and Simple- Grateful for Your Kindness

 Hi Friends!

As mentioned in my previous post, this week we are featuring Clean and Simple (CAS) cards in black and white on the Stamp Simply blog! 

This card was another easy one to create using several Stamp Simply stamp sets- Typewritten What You Mean To Me along with the Thank You for Caring Coneflower stamp set (plus the coordinating Coneflower die).  

I enjoy participating with online challenges and will be linking this card to the My Time to Craft #448 “Thank You” Challenge and the Through the Craft Room Door “Anything Goes” Challenge.

If you have not had time to check out the Stamp Simply blog or the other challenge sites yet, I hope you will do so- fabulous inspiration from all!

To create this card:

Cut a piece of white cardstock to approx. 4” x 5 ¼”, adhere to a piece of black cardstock and adhere to the white card base.

Die cut a tag using the Tim Holtz Tag Collection Dies from black cardstock, de-static with an embossing powder tool , stamp the sentiment from Typewritten What You Mean To Me  using Versamark ink, apply white embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Once the embossing has cooled, add the black gingham bow and mount to the card front using dimensional foam (or chipboard).

Stamp the floral image from Thank You for Caring Coneflower using Versafine Onyx Black  ink onto prepared white cardstock, apply clear embossing powder and   once cooled, watercolor with black and gray water-based markers.

Die cut the floral image with the coordinating coneflower die, mount onto the card front using dimensional foam or chipboard.

Add a few rhinestones below the sentiment to finish off the card.

Another quick and easy card!

Stamp Sets: Typewritten What You Mean To Me,  Thank You for Caring Coneflower (Stamp Simply)

Inks/Mediums: Versamark, Versafine Onyx Black

Cardstock/Paper: White, Black 

Accessories/Tools:  Gemini. Jr. Stamp Simply Dies- Coneflower, Sizzix Framelits Dies by Tim Holtz- Tag Collection, Embossing Powder Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Black and White Gingham Ribbon, Silver Rhinestones

Thanks again for taking the time to visit- I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend!

Clean and Simple Prayers

Hi Friends!

This week we are featuring Clean and Simple (CAS) cards in black and white on the Stamp Simply blog! 

This card was easy to create using the TimHoltz Botanical Collage Paper for the background and it was paired with a simple heat embossed sentiment from the Stamp Simply Typewritten Just Checking In stamp set (I am also sharing another black and white CAS card today in this post).

I may have to create a few more cards like this, since unfortunately, several of my Christmas cards did not make it to the recipients as intended (they received just the front of the envelope).  I had placed additional postage as well as non-metered mail stamps on most of the cards, but they still did not make it through intact.  

In the past, I was able to hand-deliver my Christmas cards to most of the recipients, but with the virus, this year I mailed over 150.  I am concerned now that some did not receive their cards at all, so this year, I may have to go CAS (which is not my normal design style).

I am participating with the Word Art Wednesday #473-#474 “Anything Goes” Challenge.

If you have not had a chance to check out the Stamp Simply blog or the Word Art Wednesday challenge site yet, I hope you will do so- gorgeous inspiration from all!

To create this card:

Cut a piece of the Botanical Collage paper to approx. 4” x 5 ¼”, adhere to a piece of white cardstock.  Trim the panel and mount onto a piece of black cardstock.

Adhere a piece of black satin ribbon to the card front, wrapping the ends of the ribbon behind the panel. 

Mount the entire panel onto the front of a white card base.

Use an embossing powder tool to prepare a piece of white cardstock for heat embossing. 

Stamp the sentiment from Typewritten Just Checking In using Versafine Onyx Black ink, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Once the embossing has cooled, die cut the sentiment with the Fishtail Sentiment Banners Dies and adhere to the ribbon.

Add a few black rhinestones to finish off the card.

Quick and simple (and easy to mail)!

Stamps:   Typewritten Just Checking In  (Stamp Simply)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine Onyx Black

Cardstock/Paper: White, Black ; Tim Holtz Idea-ologyCollage Paper Tube- Botanical (part of a four tube bundle)

Accessories/Tools:  Gemini. Jr. Stamp Simply Dies- Fishtail Sentiment Banners, Embossing Powder Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Black Satin Ribbon, Black Rhinestones

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by- I hope you will visit again soon!

Hug in a Mug

Hi Friends!

Today I am sharing a card that was posted to the Stamp Simply blog yesterday (my apologies for the late post to my blog).  

We finally were able to celebrate Christmas plus all of the 2020 birthdays in my family this past week (in addition to our anniversary and remodeling, lol!) so I am a bit behind on my blog post, again, my apologies.

This card was designed using the new Coffee & Friends 6x6 Paper Pad by Echo Park along with stamps and dies from Stamp Simply.

I love the new Coffee & Friends paper- the patterns are so pretty, and the colors of spring help cheer you up on dreary winter days, lol!  I paired the paper with the coffee themed stamp sets and coordinating dies as well as a few new to me items from Stamp Simply (including their color coordinating seam binding- this one is Tangerine- isn’t it lovely?)!

I enjoy participating in online challenges and, in addition to incorporating the Splitcoaststampers SC390 Sketch for the layout (from 2012-so thankful that their challenges never expire),  I am also linking to the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge #303 “Karen’s Anything Goes with a Feminine Twist” and Shopping Our Stash #436 “What’s New with You” Challenge (the paper, embossing folder, ribbon and oval dies are all new and the rest is from my stash).

 

If you have not had a chance to stop by the Stamp Simply blog yet, or the other the challenge sites, I encourage you to take the time to do so- fabulous inspiration from all!

This card took a bit of time but was easy to create- mostly die cutting, dry embossing, layering and just a bit of stamping for the sentiment. 

The new Coffee & Friends paper did most of the work for me, lol!  I used a scrap piece of die cut lace that I had in my stash along with a heat embossed sentiment from Coffee or Tea?  Plus, the coffee/teacup die is from the coordinating dies from Coffee or Tea?

The banner was created using the Fishtail Sentiments Banner dies and the background was embossed with the Lace embossing folder.

After die cutting the hem-stitch oval from white cardstock, I heat embossed the Coffee or Tea? sentiment using clear embossing powder.

A little bit of the tangerine seam binding plus the pearls and the card was finished!

Stamp Sets:  Coffee or Tea? (Stamp Simply)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine Onyx Black

Cardstock/Paper:  White, Black; Coffee & Friends 6x6 Paper Pad by Echo Park

Accessories/Tools:  Gemini, Jr., Stamp Simply Dies- Coffee or Tea?, Fishtail Sentiment Banners; Hemstitch Ovals (Spellbinders), Sizzix Thinlits Dies by Tim Holtz- Crochet, Sizzix Texture Fades A2 Embossing Folder- Lace, Embossing Powder Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Pearls, Tangerine Seam Binding

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by- I hope you have a fabulous week, sweet friends!

Farmhouse Valentine Folio Easel Card

 Hi Friends!

 We are focusing on Valentine cards this week on the Stamp Simply blog and today I am sharing a special “Valentine” that is an Anniversary card for my husband:-). 

My hubby and I are celebrating our 38th Anniversary today and I thought I would create a mini folio easel card.

There are several hinged layers on the front of the card that can be used for journaling, photos or "love notes".  

I incorporated the Splitcoaststampers SC417 Sketch into the layout (another one of my goals is to try to create a card for each of the over 800 Splitcoaststamper Sketch Challenges).  

I will also be participating with The Spot #144 “Showcase Your Best Work” along with the Try It On Tuesday “Uplifting or Positive Quote” Challenge and the Word Art Wednesday #473-#474 “Anything Goes”Challenge.

As I create and design, I think about and pray for the recipient so this card is very special to me- it is a labor of love, so it is my best work :-)  

Not sure if the sentiment would be considered a "quote" for the Try It On Tuesday Challenge, but my hubby and I often say this to one another, even after all of this time! It is also uplifting to me to think back on the 38 years we have been together and all of the fabulous memories.  It sure has flown by fast and does not feel like it has been over half of our lives together, that's for sure:-) 

To create this card:

This card is a basic easel card- see a tutorial here at Splitcoaststampers for the design for the easel (I used the 4 ¼” x 11” version at the bottom of the tutorial).  The sentiment is on a belly band and when you remove it, you can access the flaps on the front of the card.  

This is a view with the belly band removed

 I created the front flaps using black cardstock (adding 1/2" for the hinges to the length). 

I used a corner rounder for the corners and the flaps are covered with the Graphic 45 Farmhouse 8x8  paper along with plain vanilla cardstock. 

For the interior, I also used the Graphic 45 Farmhouse paper and used  Pearlescent Metallic Gold Cardstock was used for the die cut circle for the sentiment on the front. 

I love the soft metallic look to this metallic pearlescent cardstock plus it is 105# cardstock (very heavy) and has the metallic on both sides!  FYI- This is the first time I have used this cardstock and I am in love!

The heat embossed sentiment “You + Me = Forever” is from the Farmhouse Simple Sentiments- I absolutely love the fonts used on the entire farmhouse series at Stamp Simply!

The card was finished off using black rhinestones and ½” black seam binding.

Isn't the Graphic 45 Farmhouse paper gorgeous?  

I love all the cut-a-parts, borders, and patterns- we collect antique honey dishes and I know that the background is considered chicken wire, but it looks a bit like a honeycomb, right?

Stamps: Farmhouse Simple Sentiments (Stamp Simply)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine Onyx Black

Cardstock/Paper: Vanilla, Black, Graphic 45 Farmhouse 8x8 Paper Pad, Luxury Pearlescent Metallic 105# Cardstock- Gold

Accessories/Tools: Gemini, Jr., Spellbinders Standard Circle Dies- Large & Small, Embossing Powder Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 1/2” Black Seam Binding, Black Rhinestones, Distressing Tool

If you have not had a chance to check out the Stamp Simply blog (Sharon posted a few other views of the front flaps) or the other challenge sites, yet, I hope you will do so- fabulous inspiration from all!

Thanks again for taking the time to visit! I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend/week and have a chance to be creative!

TCC146 Magical Wonder of the Season

Hi Friends!

Welcome back to The Card Concept Challenge! We are starting our January- June 2021 season and the first challenge for 2021 is #146 {Winter Warmth}.  

We are excited to be back with a few new designers on our DT- we hope you will take a moment to visit and see how they were inspired as well:-)

Look at this fun photo!  I was inspired by the Scandinavian images (reindeer, snowflakes) along with the red and white to create a somewhat vintage style Clean and Layered card Christmas card (I have a goal to create at least 15 cards per month- I mailed out over 150 this year and still did not mail enough, lol!).

I am also participating with the A Place To Start January 2021 “Challenge #1- Anything Goes” Challenge.  

Again, if you have not had a chance to visit The Card Concept (or A Place to Start) yet, I encourage you to do so- gorgeous inspiration from all! 

To create this card:

For the background panel- using scraps of designer paper from a previous project, adhere to a 4 ¼” x 5 ½” piece of white cardstock and emboss with a knit embossing folder.

Trim the embossed panel to approx. 3 ¾” x 5”, trim the panel to 4” x 5 ¼”. 

Adhere the strip of red satin ribbon, wrap the ends behind the panel and mount onto a 4 ¼” x 5 ½” piece of black cardstock. Trim and mount onto a white card base.

Prepare a piece of white cardstock with an embossing powder tool, stamp the sentiment with Versafine™ Onyx Black ink, apply clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool.

Once the embossing powder has cooled, die cut with a label die and die cut the same size label from black cardstock.  Cut the black label in half, adhere to the back of the sentiment panel and mount onto the card front with chipboard (or dimensional foam).

Die cut two of the deer head dies from black cardstock, mount onto one another to create a thicker die cut.

To finish off the card, adhere the layered deer head die cut to the card front with chipboard on the left side (to match the level of the sentiment).

Stamp Sets: Magical Wonder (retired Stampin’ Up!)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine™ Onyx Black

Paper/Cardstock: White, Black; retired Christmas Quilt 6x6 Paper Pad scraps (Stampin’ Up!)

Tools/Accessories: Gemini, Jr., Dies- Savvy Stamps- Deer Head, Little B- Frames; Knit Embossing Folder (retired FSJ), Heat Tool, Embossing Powder Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Single Face Real Red Satin Ribbon (from my stash)

Thanks again for taking the time to visit- we would love for you to create a card based on our Winter Warmth photo and join us at The Card Concept!  The challenge is open until January 18th at noon EST.

Clean and Simple Thank You

 Happy New Year Friends!

We are focusing on Clean and Simple (CAS) thank you cards this week on the Stamp Simply blog and today I am sharing a very quick CAS card that I designed using several Stamp Simply stamp sets along with the coordinating die.  

As many of you who follow my blog know that I enjoy participating with online challenges.  I will be linking this card to the Word Art Wednesday #470-#472 Christmas Blog Hop Challenge along with the Double Trouble#73- December “Die-Lirious” Challenge  (I used a Gemini, Jr. to cut out my die for option #1 plus I used silver twine for the Twisted Sister option as well:-)) and the Bitten by the Bug
2 "Die-Lirious Holiday Season Partnering with Double Trouble" Challenge (they loosened up their rules for this challenge- need to use a die cut, which I did :-)). 

If you have not had a chance to visit the Stamp Simply blog yet (to check out all of the gorgeous cards from the rest of the Design Team), or the other challenge sites,  I hope you will find the time to do so- fabulous inspiration from all

To create this card:

De-static a piece of white cardstock with an embossing powder tool. Ink the buck image from A Godly Man with Versafine Onyx Black ink, stamp onto the prepared cardstock, apply  clear embossing powder and heat set with a heat tool. 

Once the embossing powder has cooled, die cut the image with the coordinating A Godly Man Buck die. Using the same buck die, die cut a few more bucks from white cardstock and mount the plain dies behind the embossed image (to create a thicker die cut).

On a 4” x 5 ¼” piece of white cardstock, repeat the stamping/embossing steps above with the “Thank You” sentiment from A Godly Man, stamping into the lower left hand part of the panel and once cooled, mount the panel onto a piece of 4¼” x 5 ½” piece of black cardstock before adhering the entire background panel to a white card base.

Trim a piece of plaid designer paper to approx. 4” x 2¼” and mount onto a piece of black cardstock, trimming close to the edge.  Add this panel directly to the card front.

Add the looped silver twine using glue dots to hold into place and mount the die cut buck image with dimensional foam over the twine.

Add a few silver rhinestones to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  A Godly Man (Stamp Simply)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine Onyx Black

Cardstock/Paper:  White, Black; Memory Box Christmas Plaid with Foil 6x6

Tools/Accessories:  Gemini, Jr., Stamp Simply Dies- A Godly Man Buck, Embossing Powder Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Silver Twine, Silver Rhinestones

Thanks again for taking the time to visit- I hope all of you have a wonderful New Year weekend!!