December 15, 2018

DIY Flash Cards

When I saw the Milestone Birthday Numbers stamp set (coordinating die also available) that just released from Catherine Pooler, flash cards jumped to my mind! I decided to make some for my daughters class! Using different colors of Catherine Pooler inks (exact colors used listed below in the supply list) and the stamp set, I easily whipped these up.

I circles below also help with counting and grouping numbers. Since these kids are little, laminating them was a no brainer, lololol!

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December 14, 2018

Envelope Liners and Snowflakes: Catherine Pooler Winter Release Blog Hop

Oh envelope liner die! Where have you been all my life? I am not one for dressing up my envelopes with stamps and stickers.. They are usually just a fun color and that’s that… But this envelope liner die is so easy to use! For me, I just used it with a bunch of fun patterned papers at once so now I have a ton of liners ready to go!!!! This is also a fantastic way to use up that patterned paper you might have hoarded, I mean collected. This first one, it just screams Kate Spade doesn’t it….

Stamp your own pattern onto some cardstock (I used the cake from the Birthday Icons stamp set)!

Next up, I used the GORGEOUS stamps from the Peaceful Flakes stamp set! This stamp is stunning. These snowflakes……. I used Grape Crush and Juniper Mist inks on both cards!

The first one… I did some stamping with water, which is a go to favorite technique of mine! I inked up a white watercolored cardstock piece cut to size with Grape Crush and Juniper Mist! I did a heavy blend of these two inks! That is key if you want to stamp with water!

I spritzed the snowflake images with water and then stamped them right onto the cardstock. STUNNING EEH? For some added depth, I light stamped over the water stamped image with Juniper mist…. And the sentiment? It’s from an oldie…. The For Everything stamp set. Stamped right onto the fabulous CP Vellum.

The next card features a lighter blend of the same two ink colors and I did lots of water mists on the top to soften up the background. I stamped the snowflakes with Juniper Mist ink and adhered a sentiment from the same stamp set I used in the other card!

I love how the CP Inks react with water! It’s so pretty.

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December 13, 2018

*Video: Die Cut Snowflakes and Coordinating Envelope

The new Winter Release from Catherine Pooler is here! I’ve got a video up showcasing a die cut snowflake card and coordinating envelope so let’s get right to it!

You can watch the video on my youtube channel by clicking HERE.

I’ve had a great time playing with this release! I have so many more cards to share tomorrow so make sure to check back then!

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December 9, 2018

LetterBoard Dies Custom Cards

I was so thrilled when Julie designed a Letterboard line of stamps and dies! I squealed! Truth! I adore letterboard style and couldn’t wait to make a couple of funny quotes using them. These can be framed and used as art or cards! Let’s look at my first one!

Donuts! I am a sucker for Donuts!!!! Krispy Kreme is my go to but when I moved up to Connecticut, alas… No Krispy Kreme…. I came across a shirt that said “whatever sprinkles your donuts” and immediately bought it. So I had to turn it into a card as well! 🙂

A little bit of Crystal Glaze from Tonic on the letters and a bit of white ink smudged with my finger for the chalkboard look and this card was done!

My next card is all about what I like to eat for dinner! Cereal! It’s easy and if you wait long enough to start dinner, cereal is all you have time for anyways!

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December 6, 2018

Christmas Tags with Woodgrain Accents: 12 Tags of Christmas Day 6

Every year, I am honored to participate in Ellen Hutson’s 12 Tags with a Feminine Twist series! This year, I get to work alongside the fabulous CARLY TEE! We are adding a little bit of woodgrain accents to our tags for our twist! Fun right? You can take a look at your stash or shaped dies or even grab your scissors to create your own tags shapes! Or, check out all the tag dies in the shop by clicking here!

Let’s take a close up look at each of my tags! All the tags are made using the Stamp Market No Peeking Stamp Set and Die. Additional products used are mentioned below each photo.

Woodgrain Stamp, Nuvo Glimmer Paste, Gina K Tag

Ellen Hutson Droplets Embellishment, White Woodgrain Cardstock

White Woodgrain Cardstock, Nuvo Glimmer Paste,

A fun collection of tags that really took little time to create!!!!!!! Don’t forget to head over to Carly Tee’s blog to see what she created with her spin on woodgrain.

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