New Coffee/Tea Papers at Stamp Simply

There are some things that we all get excited about, right?  For me, some of those things include new crafty items, coffee, and such.  The card I'm sharing today combines all those things (and more) using the fun new Coffee/Tea 6x6 Patterned Papers from Stamp Simply.  Of course, I had a Venti Vanilla Latte sitting next to me as I created this one.

I used a base of basic black cardstock layered with Brick Textures Patterned Papers from the Craft Consortium and some of the awesome new Coffee/Tea Patterned Papers.  I did some machine stitching on my card to join them together.  Next, I used the Cup of Java Steel Dies to cut my coffee cups from the Coffee/Tea 6x6 Patterned Papers and some foam adhesive.  I inked them a bit on the edges to make them look coffee stained.  The cups, handle and steam are all found in the Cup of Java Steel Dies.

Next, I stamped my sentiment (Brewed to Perfection) using the Cup of Java Stamp Set, and I cut it with the Fishtail Banner Dies.  I added some Katrina Venice Ivory Lace and bow tied with 1.25" Rust Silk Ribbon topped with a Honey Paper Flower.  A few sequins were added to my card - in, and around, the coffee cups.  I think that pretty much covers everything I used.  If I missed anything, please let me know and I'll be happy to answer any questions.

Be sure to visit Stamp Simply to check out all their wonderful products, and by the Stamp Simply Blog for updates and loads of great inspiration.  Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today.  It's always a treat to have you visit and leave me your thoughts.  I'm off to pick up my granddaughter from school.  Believe me, those Vanilla Lattes help me keep up my (much-needed) energy with a 5-year-old in our lives full-time again.  What have you been whipping up this week?  I can't wait to see.

I'm playing along in the following:

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - Challenge #2443 - Anything Goes - Sponsored by the wonderful Lawn Fawn.

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Stencil It - I used a polka dot stencil on my sentiment banner to give it some extra color and pizzazz.

The Inspiration Station Challenge - Challenge #66/October - I was inspired by the warm Autumn colors.

Blessings,

Karen

There Is Wonderful Joy Ahead w/Whimsy Stamps

Getting new crafting products is always exciting!  Not that I (or most of us) truly "need" anything else to add to our ever-growing collection, but it's fun nonetheless.  I saw an Instagram Reel recently where someone was using the super cool Tim Holtz Watercolor Pencils, and I just "had to" have them.  This card pairs the use of my new watercolor pencils with some fun products from Whimsy Stamps.

I used white watercolor paper and stamped the background using the Vintage Script Background Stamp in Fossilized Amber and & Spiced Marmalade Watercolor Pencils.  I also used the Distressed Backgrounds & Inksplats Stamp Set to add more color and some watercolor images by incorporating some Vintage Photo color.  I used two sizes of inner frames from the Mix & Match Scalloped Rectangle Frame Dies.

I added some Solid Yellow, Solid Pumpkin and Solid Brown Baker's Twine to create my bow.  I raised up the layers with 3-D Foam Tabs.  The base layer is also stamped in Vintage Photo using the Vintage Script Background Stamp.  I like how the Watercolor Pencils give the stamping a wet smudgy look.  I'm having fun playing with them.

If you're not already a Follower here on my blog, I'd really appreciate that.  It would also be pretty FAB to have you visit and also Follow me on Instagram.  Thanks so much for visiting me here today, and please be sure to stop by Whimsy Stamps to see what's new.  There's always something exciting and fun happening.

Happy crafting,

Karen

Autumn - Letting Go w/Really Reasonable Ribbon

It's time for another beautiful ribbon-adorned card featuring a few of the (many) fabulous trims from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  This card combines a few of their wonderful products with a lovely Autumn sentiment from Bonnie Garby Designs.  If you're ever looking for a specific sentiment and don't want to spend a small fortune buying a complete acrylic or rubber stamp set, then Bonnie Garby Designs may be the answer.  They carry hundreds of amazing sentiments for every occasion - without "breaking the bank" so to speak.

This card uses navy blue and cream cardstock as the base.  It's layered with some fun Crate Paper patterned papers from their Farmhouse collection. I used the Postage Stamp Die to cut the various pieces.  As I mentioned, the sentiment can be found in the Autumn Sentiments 2 Set; but it printed in black.  I ran a length of Brown & Cream Gingham Ribbon and a length of Navy Wrinkle Ribbon across my card.

I used the Navy Wrinkle Ribbon to tie my double bow, and then I tucked in some bundled Ivory Burlap String and several Double Head Stamens for color and texture.  And....they're just SO pretty.  I used several pieces of Scor-Tape to secure everything securely in place.  I also used some 3-D Foam Tabs to raise the sentiment piece.

I rubbed the sentiment piece with Marmalade Oxide Ink and sprayed it with Bundled Sage Distress Ink Spray.  This close-up photo (above) gives you a better look at how crisp and beautiful the sentiments from Bonnie Garby Designs truly are....even when you add ink, etc. to them.  I tend to use them a lot simply because they're SO lovely and cover every occasion.

I hope you'll stop by and support Really Reasonable Ribbon AND Bonnie Garby Designs.  They're both owned by my sweet friend, Bonnie, and she's a very sweet, fair and honest person.  You'll find reasonable shipping costs (free at Bonnie Garby Designs of course) and you can find loads of inspiration and information about special sales and promotions on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog.  Thanks so much for visiting today.

I'm sharing my Autumn card here:

Word Power Challenge - Challenge #10 - Since my sentiment is the focal point of my card, I thought this would be appropriate.  The ribbons and trims are my only real embellishments other than the sentiment.

Blessings,

Karen

My Halloween BOO at Make My Monday

Are you ready for some spooky fun and another great challenge?  Well, it's time for Challenge #237 at Make My Monday and there's a fun Spooky/Halloween theme this time.  Here in the US, Halloween is in just ten more days.  The challenges at Make My Monday are based out of the UK, and I'm not really sure if Halloween is a "thing" there or not.  Either way, you can play along and share anything that says Halloween/Spooky or Autumn to you.  We just look forward to seeing your creativity at play.

For this card, I used a cute slimline die from Whimsy Stamps called Slimline Scallop Die.  I just love the cute little openings.  They're pierced (have holes), so you could actually stitch them if you wanted (which I've done before - SO cute).  This time, instead, I inked each one with oxide inks. I hand-cut a wavy piece of paper that I used to section off a piece of the card (middle) that I rubbed with oxide inks to create the purple/pink background.

How cute!  Not really all that "spooky", but that's quite alright with me.  I used a (long since retired) stamp set from Simon Says Stamp called Too Cute To Spook.  I colored all the darling images with my Copics.  The cute sprinkles around my card are Candy Glazed Confetti from Whimsy Stamps.  They're fun to use in shaker cards or as photo props.

We really hope that you'll come play along with us at Make My Monday Challenge.  I'm even offering up a special PRIZE for this challenge - for participants in the US only.  Sorry, UK players.  I love and appreciate you all, but shipping costs are crazy.  This (retired/out of stock) stamp set is called Halloween Ingredients and is from the wonderful Poppy Stamps.

Thanks SO much for stopping by today.  I really hope that you'll become a new FOLLOWER of my blog and my Instagram Page.  I'll see you at Make My Monday and out there in social media/blog land.

I'm playing along here:

Simon Say Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Spooky/Halloween - My card is cute, but super "spooky", too.  Right?  LOL

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Spooky/Add Some Purple - I absolutely love adding purple to my Halloween cards.  I used a hand-cut "wavy stencil" or block to add my inked border to incorporate the purple at the center of my card.  I also used some purple on the scalloped window, etc.

Blessings,

Karen

Hello Pumpkin w/Stamp Simply

One of favorite times of year is Autumn.  I enjoy the cooler weather, the beautiful colors of the leaves as they change, dry up and fall from the trees, and of course - all the wonderful cards and projects we get to create and share.  Stamp Simply has so many fabulous stamps, dies and products to help us create amazing and meaningful cards for Autumn and every occasion throughout the year.  This card combines a new stamp set with an older stamp set from Stamp Simply.

I used patterned paper from the Craft Consortium Wood Textures 6x6 Paper Pad, Carta Bella Gather at Home 6x6 Paper Pad, and the Craft Consortium Bloom & Wild 6x6 Paper Pad on the inside of card.  I used the Sizzix Thinlits Simple Plaid Die for the (grid) background.  All the wonderful products at Simply Simply work well to complement one another.

The darling sentiment was stamped using the new Boho Pumpkins Stamp Set onto a banner cut with the Fishtail Banner Dies (a must-have item that I use A LOT).  The pumpkins were stamped using the Welcome Fall Stamp Set and were cut using the coordinating Welcome Fall Pumpkin Die.  Here (below) in the inside view of te card.

The pretty leaves were stamped using the Harvest Stamp Set and were cut using the coordinating Harvest Steel Dies.  I used the Jute Burlap Bundle to tie my rustic bow.  The inside also includes a Sizzix Crochet Border Die and another sentiment (Thank You) from the Welcome Fall Stamp Set cut with the Fishtail Banner Dies.

Thanks so much for visiting me here today.  You can find lots of great inspiration on the Stamp Simply Blog as well as information about special sales and promotions.  Stamp Simply has so many fabulous products to help you create wonderful cards for every occasion, and they're always willing to help you with any questions.  I'm so grateful for your visits.  Have a great week.

I'm playing along here:

Double D Challenge - Pumpkin, Pumpkin, Who's Got The Pumpkin - Entry #2/3

Simon Say Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Spooky/Halloween

Blessings,

Karen

Halloween Fun w/Whimsy Stamps

Since Whimsy Stamps has so many fun Halloween stamps and dies, I decided to make another not-so-spooky card to share with you today.  I also love all their wonderful Slimline Dies and products, and I've been making more of them lately.  Today's card combines a few terrific products from Whimsy Stamps, and I hope to share my card in a few fun challenges.

I used basic white cardstock to cut my card with the awesome Scallop Slimline Die.  I inked the middle section of my card with Mariner Blue and Pumpkin Oxide Inks to create the colorful background.  The cute little windows are pierced, so you could hand-stitch them if you wanted.  Each of the cute little images and sentiments are found in the Halloween Postage Stamp Set.

I colored the images using my Copics.  These tiny little images are so much fun.  They're also great for making tags and decorating matching envelopes.  The Halloween Postage Stamp Set is such a FUN stamp set.  I sprinkled the Creepy Crawlers Confetti Mix all around my card.  I think one spider even "crawled" his way onto my card.

I'd really love it if you would FOLLOW my blog and pop over to FOLLOW me on my Instagram account.  I always appreciate your visits and comments.  Thanks so much for stopping by today and have a wonderfully blessed and creative week, sweet friends.

I'm playing this spooky card here:

Double D Challenge Blog - Pumpkin, Pumpkin, Who's Got The Pumpkin? - I have some bitty little pumpkins on my card and some pumpkin Confetti Mix in the background.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Halloween/Spooky - My Halloween card isn't incredibly spooky, but it's a little creepy.  Right?  Just not terribly frightening.  LOL

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Fall Mood Board - The creepy spider in the lower right part of the photo gave me that Halloween creepy feeling, so I went with that.

Festive Friday Card Making Challenge - #FF0170 - From the list below, I used Black, Orange, Shaped Embellishments, Candy and Bats.

Cut It Up Challenge - Challenge #315 - Add Embellishments -  First, I used a Scalloped Slimline Die Set from Whimsy Stamps.  I embellished my card with Confetti Mix all around it, and by using tiny stamped images to embellish all the little scalloped "windows" that need some creepy images.

Stay crafty,

Karen

Going Batty w/Whimsy Stamps

Are you ready for Trick-or-Treaters?  I'm all set here at our house.  While I'm not a big fan of Halloween and what it represents, I do participate in Halloween. This is the one and only time of year when up to 100 children (and their parents) will come knocking on MY door asking for something.  I make up really cute treat bags that include yummy candy treats, Halloween pencils, plastic spiders and "fangs", Halloween stickers and other novelties, AND....most importantly, I include a Christian Halloween Tract letting these dear ones know that Jesus loves them, died for them, and wants to be their Savior.

My card uses basic black cardstock for the base.  I layered that with striped patterned papers from the Fabulous Florals 6x6 Paper Pack.  I also added some sweet Gingham Ribbons to the card for texture and FUN.  That sweet candy corn shape was cut using the new Primitive Candy Corn Die Set, and it is absolutely adorable.  I rubbed each section with pink oxide inks.  Whimsy Stamps has such fun and fabulous products.

I used the Batty Die Set for all those not-so-spooky bats.  But first, I rubbed basic white cardstock with a fun new product I picked up at Picket Fence.  It's called Paper Glaze Luxe and the color I used is Black Eyeliner.  As you can see in the photo above, it gives the bats a glimmery sparkle.  I also cut the stitches and hashtag image from the paper treated with the Paper Glaze Luxe.  These small cuts are also found in the Primitive Candy Corn Die Set.

All around my card you'll see several different sprinkles.  They're from two different Confetti Mixes found at Whimsy Stamps.  Whether you're a fan of Halloween or not, there are lots of great products waiting for you at Whimsy Stamps.  I have fun creating with all their wonderful products, and I think you will as well.  Thanks for visiting me here today, friends.  I always appreciate you.

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - Challenge #2441 - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Fall Mood Board - I saw the spider on the mood board photo, so I decided to share this spooky Halloween card.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Halloween/Spooky - FUN!  EEK!  BOO!  SPOOKY!

Try It On Tuesday Challenges - Theme:  Halloween

Blessings,

Karen