Thank You w/Stamp Simply

Making pretty cards is something we all love to do, and when you use stamps and dies from Stamp Simply Clear Stamps, it's so easy.  Because the stamps from Stamp Simply are SO gorgeous, you simply can't go wrong.  Today I'm sharing a quick card that features the Peony Stamp Set which is ON SALE this week.  There will be inspiration all week on the Stamp Simply Blog featuring this gorgeous stamp set.

I used black cardstock for my card base and some pretty Patterned Papers.  There are so many pretty Paper Pads available at Stamp Simply.  Next, I used the gorgeous Vintage Seed Packet Stamp Set and I stamped the background onto white cardstock using Graphite Black Ink. I used the coordinating Vintage Ovals & Twigs Dies to cut out the center oval.   I colored the background and other images with my Copic markers.

The gorgeous peony and sentiment are both found in the Vintage Peony Stamp Set.  I used the Vintage Peony Dies to cut the flower.  I used the Fishtail Banner Dies to cut the sentiment strip.  The finishing touch was to add my bow.  I used some pretty Pastel Seam Binding, a length of knotted Pink Baker's Twine and it's topped with a Pink Paper Flower.

All the products used on my card today are ON SALE this week at Stamp Simply.  This is a great time to pick up some of these lovely products for your crafting stash.  Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today.  It's always a treat to have you visit me and say hello.  Have a great week, my creative friends.

Blessings,

Karen

Fabric Bookmark w/Creative Worship

Let me be very clear about the fact that I am blessed to be on the Design Teams where God has placed me and allows me to create.  I'm grateful for these amazing companies that have placed their faith in me to represent their brand and their products.  It's easy when you're representing a fabulous Christian company like Creative Worship Stamps.  I'm truly honored to be on this team. Today I'm sharing a sweet little fabric bookmark using some of their NEW Release items this month.

First, let me clarify about this little Bible.  It may look a bit strange, and that's because it's Swedish.  It's a family heirloom, and in this case, a photo prop.  I used a piece of canvas and some vintage trims along with the NEW Film Strip Dies.  The cute little stamps are found in the Vintage Postage Stamp Set, and were stamped directly onto the canvas material.

I love all the textures from the laces and trims as well as from the Film Strip Dies.  I also added a rusty safety pin at the top.  The sentiment is found in the Summer Collage Stamp Set and was cut using the Tag & More Dies.  This was also stamped and cut using a piece of canvas material, and these fabulous dies cut through everything with ease.

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my little bookmark.  I appreciate your visit here today.  I'll be sharing my bookmark in a couple of fun challenges that I love.  Have a wonderfully creative week, everyone.

The Paper Funday Challenges - Challenge #89 - Anything Goes Entry #6/6

Blessings,

Karen

Enjoy the Journey w/CutCardStock

Whatever paths life takes you down, I truly hope you that you enjoy the journey.  Life certainly has its way of throwing hurdles in our way.  I've found that my faith is what gets me through those difficult times.  I also enjoy my crafting time as a way to relax and unwind from the stresses of life.  Your path may be different from mine, but it's always good to make the best of our situation and enjoy the ride, right?  Today I'm sharing a FUN card that I created for CutCardStock using more of their fabulous cardstocks.

The base of this card was cut from Astrobright Eclipse 80 lb. Black Cardstock.  The second layer is Classic Crest Natural Cardstock, and the third color you see is the Lessebo Salt Water Blue Cardstock.  I did some stitching around the frame using Solid Black Baker's Twine.  The cute car die is from Poppystamps.

The details around the grill (bumpers, light covers, grill, etc.) were cut from DCS Dolphin Gray Cardstock.  The headlights (yellow) were colored with a marker, and that cool looking windshield was cut from a small piece of thin vellum.  The high quality of the cardstocks from CutCardStock made it easy to piece together my car (or any detailed die-cut) because these papers are thick and sturdy.

Thank you again for visiting me here.  I'm also sharing this card on my Instagram Page if you'd like to visit and Follow me there as well.  It would be greatly appreciated.  In the meantime, I hope you'll at least stop by CutCardStock to look around at all their wonderful cardstock.  It really is some amazing high-quality paper that I truly enjoy using.  Have a great week, creative friends.

I'm playing along here:

The Paper Funday Challenges - Challenge #89 - Anything Goes w/Optional Summer Splash - My Entry #5/6

Blessings,

Karen

Thinking of You w/Stamp Simply

Today I'm up on the Stamp Simply Blog where I'm sharing this sweet little Thinking of You card.  When I use any of the stamps from Stamp Simply, I know I'll be able to create a lovely card with the perfect sentiment.  In fact, the card I'm sharing today uses just one stamp set from Stamp Simply for the floral image and the sentiment.  There are so many great stamp sets at Stamp Simply that work this way, as well as being great when combined with other Stamp Simply products.

The patterned papers I used are some very old October Afternoon papers from my stash.  However, you will find lots of great paper choices at Stamp Simply such as the Echo Park Farmer's Market 6x6 Paper Pad which would be a great choice for recreating this card.  I did some machine stitching on the edges of my paper and then ripped/tattered the edges.

I added a length of 1.5" Cluny Crochet Natural Lace and some May Arts Jute that I wrapped around my card.  The gorgeous flowers were stamped using the Pretty Poppies Stamp Set and were cut using the coordinating Pretty Poppies Steel Dies.  I also cut a few paper strips using the Fishtail Banner Dies that I used for my sentiment and for added layers.

The beautiful stamps from Stamp Simply make it easy to create amazing cards.  This week, the stamp set I used (Pretty Poppies Stamp Set) as well as the Delightful Dahlias Stamp Set and dies are on SALE.  This is a great time to grab them for your own collection before this sale ends.  Thanks so much for visiting me here today.

I'm sharing my card here:

The Paper Funday Challenges - Challenge #89 - Anything Goes: Optional Summer Splash - I did use bright Summer colors on my tag with butterflies.  And as always, I've got LOTS of fabulous paper layers.

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges - Challenge #2627 - Anything Goes Sponsored by Lawn Fawn

Blessings,

Karen

Hugs Tag w/Poppystamps

It's always fun creating a sweet tag with a super FUN topper, and today I'm sharing just that.  Making a tag with an extra fun topper is a really great gift-giving idea for anyone.  Especially if it's someone who loves to read.  Seeing all those fun ribbons, laces, twines and torn fabrics pop out the top of a book is just oh, SO cute.  By using just two products from Poppystamps, I was able to create this darling little tag.

I used cream cardstock to cut my tag using the largest sized tag in the Scallop Pinpoint Tag Dies.  I rubbed the background with Salvaged Patina and Spun Sugar Tim Holtz Oxide Inks.  I splattered the inks with a bit of water.  Next, I cut two butterflies using variating cardstock colors and the lovely Nordic Whisper Butterfly Dies.  They are so easy to put together, and those details are gorgeous.

I used ribbons, solid black baker's twine, tulle, lace and torn fabrics in my tag topper.  They look darling when they pop out the top of your book, so it makes such an adorable bookmark.  I used an out of stock (hugs) sentiment die, but there are many lovely sentiment dies available at Poppystamps.  I hope you'll stop by to take a look around and maybe even treat yourself.

There's also a super FUN monthly challenge over on the Poppystamps Challenge Blog.  You could WIN a gift card to spend at Poppystamps, so come and join all the fun.  Thanks so much for stopping by to visit me here today.  It's always a treat to have you say hello when you're here.  Have a great day.

I'm sharing my Summery tag in the following:

The Paper Funday Challenges - Challenge #89 - Anything Goes: Optional Summer Splash - I did use bright Summer colors on my tag with butterflies.

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges - Challenge #2627 - Anything Goes Sponsored by Lawn Fawn

Inspiration Station - Challenge #87 July: Anything Goes w/Inspiration Photo - When I saw this photo, I was drawn to the bright fun colors and the Summer vibes.  That's what I tapped into when creating my tag.

Blessings,

Karen

Guest Designing at Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge

If you're anything like me, you might enjoy a coffee, latte, tea or other favorite beverage while you're crafting.  My morning must-have drink is a vanilla latte, and my daytime drink is a strawberry acai lemonade.  Other than that, I drink water and unsweetened tea.  Either way, it's always nice to have a deliciously caffeinated beverage on hand when creating.  Today I'm honored to be a Guest Designer at the July Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #55, and I'm sharing a few lattes with you all.

I cut three 4"x4" squares from white cardstock and layered them with some fun patterned papers from a line called Bundled Up by Crate Paper.  I used the A Cup of Java Dies from Stamp Simply to cut the coffee cups and handles.  The teacup die is an old one from Paper Sweeties because I think I lost my teacup from the Stamp Simply A Cup of Java Stamp Set.😢 The sentiment strips are also from this same paper line.  I used a super old heart die-cut set from Papertrey Ink to cut some small hearts that I attached with Tim Holtz Miniature Paper Clips.

While each card is very similar, they're each different as well.  By using one (cute) paper line, you can switch up the patterns allowing you to create more than one card at the same time.  This is a great way to pop out more cards rather quickly.  Just repeat your process on additional cards and change up the papers, designs, etc.  What a simple design that you could use for any occasion by simply changing up the papers you use.  By the way, the overall design for this card trio came from my talented friend, Esther Asbury.

If I forgot to mention any of the products I used, just let me know.  I'm always more than happy to answer any questions, but I think most of you can figure it out for yourselves.  lol  I just know that I tend to throw a lot on my cards, so I always do my best to list everything just in case there's someone out there who actually cares.  LOL  And if not, I'm getting good practice at my typing skills.

Here's the challenge logo for Challenge #55, and we sure do hope that you'll join all the FUN for your chance at a great prize.  There's always so much fabulous inspiration in these challenges.  Just stop on by to get some ideas and then play along.  It's always so much more exciting when everyone joins the excitement.  I hope to see you there.

For this month's Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge, you can share any new card that includes a Christmas theme and a coffee (or caffeinated beverage) image and/or sentiment.  There's even a fabulous PRIZE for this challenge from the Hostess, who is offering a $25 gift card.  Come by this month's Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge and share your wonderful art with us.  We'd love to have you join the fun.

I'm sharing my card trio here:

The Paper Funday Challenges - Challenge #89 - Anything Goes (obviously for me this time) or Optional Summer Splash.  I'm so excited to play along, as always.

Blessings,

Karen

IG Hop & New Release w/Creative Worship

Are you ready for another FABULOUS and FUN New Release?  Well, once again, Creative Worship Stamps has some really amazing NEW stamps, dies, stencils and products to entice you.  I'm sharing a card that uses a few of these wonderful new goodies.  As always, Creative Worship Stamps products work well on their own and when combined with other Creative Worship products.  These NEW stamps and dies are SO much fun.  Here's what I created to share with you today.

I used basic white and black cardstock for the base of my card.  The top layer is an older patterned paper from Crate Paper's Oh Darling line.  I used the sweet NEW Summer Collage Stamp Set on the background of the card along with the Library Card Stamp, Vintage Postcards Stamp Set and Sew Many Stitches Stamp Set to create my wonderful mess.

I used the awesome NEW Film Strip Dies to cut my film strip.  I placed vellum in the center pieces so that you can still see the stamping underneath.  Splashes of Oxide Spray here and there gave my card the messy colors I desired.  Even when you get a "splotch" of color here and there, it's all good.  Just go with it.  Art can be messy sometimes, but as long as you're having fun; you're on the right track.  My butterfly can be found in the NEW Funky Flutters Stamp Set.

OH, and did I mention that there's a FUN Instagram Hop where you can WIN a $25 gift card to spend at Creative Worship Stamps?  Yes, it's true.  Head on over to my Instagram Page or the Creative Worship IG Page to get started.  There's always loads of fabulous inspiration, and of course a chance to WIN is always enticing as well, right?  Happy crafting and thank you SO much for visiting me here today.

I'm sharing my card in the following challenges:

TIME OUT Challenges: Challenge #316 - I was drawn to the geometric lines in the solarium (? is that the correct word?) overhead as well as the water which is represented in my colors.

The Paper Funday Challenges:  Challenge #89 - Anything Goes w/Optional Summer Splash.  This card does have a bit of a Summer splash.  Two of my favorite companies are sponsoring...how FUN!!

Blessings,

Karen