Hello with Creative Worship Stamps

Welcome by again today, everyone.  I'm sharing another fun card that I created using some of the fabulous products from the January New Release at Creative Worship Stamps.  These new stamps, dies and stencils are so amazing, and they work well on their own or when combined with other products from Creative Worship.  You're always sure to find something wonderful when you shop at Creative Worship.  You'll also find lots of terrific inspiration on the Creative Worship social media sites.

I used basic white cardstock for the base layered with white watercolor paper for the top layers.  The second layer was stamped using one of the four fabulous designs in the new Texture Tiles 12 Stamp Set.  I used Twisted Citron, Mediterranean Blue and Kitsch Pink Oxide Inks to stamp everything.  I used another one (of the four) designs in the new Texture Tiles 12 Stamp Set on the top layer along with stamps from the new Vintage Postage Stamp Set.

The cute sentiment (hello) was colored using the oxide inks along with the cute new Hello & Smile Dies.  These fun die-cuts make it quick and easy to add a sweet sentiment.  All the cute postage images here and there are from the Stamp of the Month which is the Vintage Postage Stamp Set.  The fun designs in the Texture Tiles 12 Stamp Set add so much depth to the card.  How cute!

Whether you're looking for fabulous scripture stamps, fun images, stencil, dies or anything super creative to help you make amazing cards; you're sure to find it ALL when you shop at Creative Worship Stamps.  Stop by and take a look around or visit the Creative Worship Instagram page for some inspiration first.  There's just SO much to see and to enjoy.  Thanks for visiting me again today.

I'm playing along in the following:

Color Hues: Color Challenge #102 - Navy & Lime Green - My sweet friend, Esther, is the Guest Designer for this challenge.  Her card will amaze and inspire you.  Come play along, everyone.  I used the Navy & Lime Green plus a touch of pink.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Clean and Simple - Trust me, friends....this really is clean and simple for me. 

Blessings,

Karen

Scripture Card - New Release at Creative Worship

I'm absolutely loving the January New Release at Creative Worship Stamps.  Being my first month on this fabulous Design Team, it's been so much fun creating with these awesome new products.  The card I'm sharing today combines several of the new stamps and goodies in this new release.  I haven't been able to leave them alone since the day they arrived.  They're absolutely awesome.

This card uses a grey cardstock for the base, and it's layered with a pink woodgrain patterned paper that I stamped using the new Vintage Postage Stamp Set and the Going Postal Stamp Set.  The small ovals were added using Luxe Glaze and the new Oval Mesh Stencil to give my card some great texture.  The lovely scripture sentiment is found in the new None Other Name Stamp Set.

The center piece is another grey patterned paper that I rubbed with pink ink using the Delightfully Delicate Stencil which is absolutely beautiful.  I love the touches that using Stencils can add, and Creative Worship Stamps has so many fabulous Stencils.  It's fun making a card that uses more than one Stencil.

I'll be sharing this fun card in a few challenges that I love.  Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my card.  It will also be shared on my Instagram Page and I'd sure love to have you stop by and Follow me there as well.  It's been a struggle getting my presence on Instagram built up, but I keep plugging along.  I hope you have a wonderful week and that you will visit Creative Worship Stamps to look around at all their wonderful products.

Here's where I'll be sharing my card:

Stencil Fun Challenge - January Challenge - Anything Goes using Stencils - I used two different Creative Worship Stamps Stencils on this card.  See above for details and links.

The Paper Funday Challenges - Challenge #72 - Entry #4/6 - This card is fairly monochromatic (pink) but not completely.  LOL

Blessings,

Karen

Fun Challenge at Word Art Wednesday

Would you love to WIN a fabulous prize from either Scrap 'n Stamp or Newton's Nook?  Well, you have an opportunity to win one of these amazing prizes by sharing your art with us at Word Art Wednesday.  Our challenges are always Anything Goes/Family Friendly and we always have awesome sponsors.  You're allowed to share five entries/projects per week for a total of ten (10) entries per two-week challenge.  That gives you up to ten chances to WIN one of these two fabulous prizes.  We really hope you'll stop by Word Art Wednesday to play along with us.

I used black cardstock for the base and then layered it with various patterned paper scraps.  I printed out the (free) scripture file from Word Art Wednesday and cut it with a circle die.  The hearts I stamped are from Taylored Expressions.  I also used the Going Postal Stamp Set from Creative Worship on the hearts.

I added a piece of Solid Black Baker's Twine from Really Reasonable Ribbon to the top of the sentiment circle.  This is a fairly simple card.  I really enjoy making the scripture the point of focus, and I figured that since Valentine's Day is approaching; I'd go with a Valentine's theme for this card.  I hope to share it in a few fun challenges.

Speaking of challenges, I'd once again like to invite you all to stop by Word Art Wednesday to play along with us.  It's always more fun when everyone plays along, and it's also a great way to get more people to see your art so that you can inspire others with your creativity.  I look forward to seeing your art shared with us at Word Art Wednesday.

Happy crafting,

Karen

It's Blog Hop Time at Really Reasonable Ribbon

Hurray!  It's time for the January Blog Hop at Really Reasonable Ribbon and we're so glad you've chosen to join us.  You should have arrived here by way of Misti's Blog; but if not, you can get caught up quickly because this is a short Blog Hop with just six stops in total.  If you get lost, just stop by the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog for the complete list.  Be sure to leave a comment at each stop along the way in order to be eligible for the fabulous PRIZES of a $10 Really Reasonable Ribbon credit AND a digital stamp set from Bonnie Garby Designs.

Both of the sentiments I used (the two hearts) are found in the Be My Valentine Stamp Set.  I cut them using some heart shaped dies from PTI.  I raised up the two hearts using White 3-D Foam Tabs and everything else was secured in place using Scor-Tape.  There are several fantastic Adhesives available at RRR.  I used patterned papers and a journalling card from the Carta Bella My Valentine 6x6 Paper Pad.

I added some Black & White Bold Gingham Ribbon to the base of the card and on top of the little kraft envelope and I topped it with a length of Black Licorice Baker's Twine and a Pink Sweetheart Blossom.  At the top right of my card, I added an 11mm White Flatback Heart Embellishment.  As you can see in the first photo, I also made a matching tag.  It uses some White Crochet Lace and has a pretty bow at the top tied with Red & White Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon.

There are so many fabulous products at Really Reasonable Ribbon and lots of great inspiration on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog, so we hope you'll stop by often.  Your final stop is at the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog where you'll answer the final question making you eligible to WIN.  Thanks so much for joining us, and please visit again soon.

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Add Some Texture - I almost always have lots of textures on my cards.  This one includes a small envelope, baker's twine, lots of paper, die-cuts and more.

Blessings,

Karen 

For You....To Say Thanks

Welcome by today, friends!  I'm so glad to have you visit me again as I share a sweet card that I created for Stamp Simply using a few of their (many) wonderful products.  Spring is just around the corner, and at Stamp Simply you'll always find the perfect stamps, dies and products to help you create cards all year round for every occasion you can possibly image.  They really do have it all.

I started with a black cardstock base, and I layered the cardstock with some pretty patterned papers from the Carta Bella Gather 6x6 Paper Pad.  I did just a bit of machine stitching on the papers to add some texture.  Using some of the small paper scraps, I cut several banners using the Fishtail Banner Dies, and I attached them all on the right-hand side of the card.  I also attached a length of Katarina White Lace to my card.

Once I had all my pretty patterned papers in place, I stamped the lovely floral image using the Spring Pansies Stamp Set and I used oxide inks to paint the image.  I also filled in some of the color using my Copics.  Once colored, the image was cut out using the coordinating Floral Cluster Dies.  This one die will perfectly cut ALL the beautiful Floral Clusters from Stamp Simply.  All of the products at Stamp Simply complement one another and work so well together.

I decided to also decorate the inside of this card.  You can see the inside of the card in the photo above.  I used the same papers including black cardstock and more of the pretty papers from the Carta Bella Gather 6x6 Paper Pad.  I used the Tim Holtz Crochet Border Die, another pieces of Katarina White Lace and the sentiment I stamped is found in the Welcome Fall Stamp Set.

The finishing touches were the sequins and bundled Iridescent White String I added.  You can find SO many fabulous products at Stamp Simply including scripture stamps, sentiments for EVERY occasion, and lots of great trims, dies and more.  There's lots of great inspiration each day on the Stamp Simply Blog and Social Media accounts.  We appreciate your visits and hope that when you need some fabulous new stamps that you'll think of Stamp Simply.

I'm sharing my card here:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Add Some Texture - I almost always have lots of textures on my cards.  This one includes lace, paper strips, die-cuts, trims and more.

The Paper Funday Challenges - Challenge #72 - Entry #3/6 - I love playing along whenever I can.  And, I love Lawn Fawn so this is exciting.

Blessings,

Karen

Sunflowers and Springtime w/Creative Worship

I'm absolutely loving the new Sunflower Background Stamp from Creative Worship.  Being that this is my first month designing on the team at Creative Worship, I thought the stamps and products in their New Release were so much fun to use in my first designs.  The rest of the talented Design Team has made some truly amazing cards using these new stamps as well.  You can see it all on the Creative Worship social media.

I used a bright orange cardstock base layered with white cardstock onto which I stamped that big beautiful Sunflower Background Stamp several times in different bright colors.  I splattered the background with paints, and then I used the new Hello/Smile Word Die to add the sentiment.  Like I said, this release has so many great products; and Creative Worship has so many great stamps in general.

I used the new None Other Name Stamp Set to stamp the gorgeous scripture on the envelope, and the new Vintage Postage Stamp Set to add the cancelled postage image over the scripture.  The Vintage Postage Stamp Set (SO cool) is the Stamp of the Month and can be yours for free with minimum purchase, or it can be purchased separately for just $9.95.  It's so awesome.  Be sure to stop by Creative Worship to see what's new (and old).  Thanks so much for visiting me today.

Blessings,

Karen

Sunflower Background

Like most other people, I love sunflowers.  The new Sunflower Background Stamp Set from Creative Worship Stamps is absolutely beautiful, and it's super versatile.  There's been so much fabulous inspiration shared using this gorgeous new stamp.  Just stop by the Creative Worship Instagram Page to see all the amazing inspiration.  There's also still time to join the IG Hop for the $25 give-away.  Just click THIS LINK to come hop along for your chance to WIN.

I used a piece of green corrugated cardboard for the base of this card.  I layered that with a piece of cardstock that I stamped using the Typewriter Text Stamp Set in Hickory Smoke ink.  Next, I used Olive You Luze Glaze to stencil the background with the awesome new Oval Mesh Stencil.  The big beautiful sunflower was stamped using the incredible new Sunflower Background Stamp Set.

Down on the bottom left, I stamped the cute little cancelled stamp image using the new Vintage Postage Stamp Set.  This is just one of the six darling stamps in this sweet new set.  It adds so many cute touches to your cards and projects.  It's just $9.95 but, as the Stamp of the Month, it can be yours for FREE this month with minimum purchase.  The cute leaves I added to the Sunflower are found in the Leaf Silhouettes Stamp Set.

Please let me know if you have any questions about my card.  I'm feel SO blessed to be a part of the Creative Worship Stamps Design Team.  I enjoy their wonderful products, and most of all, I enjoy being part of a Christian-owned company.  Thanks so much for visiting me today and please visit my Instagram Page to Follow me there.  I'd really appreciate it.  Have a blessed and creative week.

Here's where I'm sharing this fun card:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Something New - All the items I used on this card are from the New Release at Creative Worship Stamps.

The Paper Funday Challenges - January: Challenge #72 - Anything Goes/Optional Monochromatic

Blessings,

Karen