LOVE JOY PEACE w/Stamp Simply

Today I'm up on the Stamp Simply Blog sharing a sweet Christmas card that uses just a few of my favorite products from Stamp Simply.  It's always fun to pull out these sweet stamps and try to find new and creative ways to use them.  The Vintage Christmas Background Stamp is one of my most favorite Stamp Simply products of all time.  It's a Christmas must-have and it makes such super sweet backgrounds.

I used black cardstock for the base that I layered with patterned papers from Craft Consortium Beach Hut 6x6 Paper Pad (green) and Carta Bella Christmas 6x6 Paper Pad.  I machine stitched my papers together.  The top layer was stamped using the gorgeous Vintage Christmas Background Stamp.  I used the coordinating Oval & Twigs Dies to cut the center oval.  I used a cardboard packaging scrap to cut the center oval and to stamp and cut the trees.  I like to repurpose cute things whenever possible.

The trees and the sentiment are found in the O Christmas Tree Stamp Set and I cut the trees with the O Christmas Tree Dies.  The sentiment was cut using the Fishtail Banner Dies and was placed at the bottom of the oval.  The trees have some 3-D Foam Tabs underneath to raise them and give them various dimensions.  I thought about a Seam Binding bow but decided against it this time.  The pretty paper layers are the star of this card.

Stamp Simply has so many gorgeous stamps, dies and crafting products to help you create fabulous cards.  You'll also find lots of great inspiration every day on the Stamp Simply Blog so don't miss any of the excitement, creativity and fun.  Thank you so much for visiting me here today and for leaving me your thoughts on today's card.  There's also a Christmas in July SALE this week that you'll want to take a look at, friends.  Happy crafting.

I'm sharing my Christmas card in this exciting event:

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers' Christmas in July Linky Party - This is my first (and may possibly be my only) entry.  I'm headed North to help care for my parents.  Bummed I won't be able to really play along in this special event.

Blessings,

Karen

Christmas Coffee Mini Album

A plain old brown paper lunch bag...you know, the kind you carried your lunch to school in every day as a kid?  That's exactly what I used to create this sweet and whimsical little Christmas mini album.  You simply grab a brown paper lunch sack, cover it with patterned papers, and you're well on your way.

This mini album was inspired by a card I created last year for Creative Worship Stamps using their FUN Vintage Snippets Stamp Set to create the tree trunk and branches with the ruler images.  This is such a great stamp set with so many groovy images for creating cool backgrounds and accents.  It's one of my favorites.  I added some rusty jingle bells to the tree branches.  I used the Christmas Wish List Stamp for the little kraft card where I stamped my "Christmas wish" several times......#coffee.

The coffee cup is from the Coffee Talk Stamp Set.  I also used the Scalloped Rectangle Dies and the Typewriter Text Background Stamp on the front cover of my album.  The next photo shows you the album once you untie the torn fabric ribbon bow to reveal the inside.  I failed, however, to photograph the right side where I tucked in a tag.

The very same products were used on the inside of the album.  I think the ruler trees are so fun.  All the different sizes and designs of ruler stamps in the Vintage Snippets Stamp Set are so super cool, and a truly versatile set for fun backgrounds and accents.  Have you stopped by Creative Worship Stamps lately?  If not, I'd suggest you take some time to visit and look around at all their fabulous products.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends.  I would have definitely shared this project in the Coffee Loving Cardmakers' July Christmas Card Challenge, but this isn't a card.  I was told you can only enter cards into this challenge.  Bummer.  Have a creative week, everyone.

I'm playing along here:

BYSHC Christmas in July Linky Party - This is my second entry.  I'd forgotten that I made this little album and never shared it anywhere.  I'm excited to be able to share a second entry.

Blessings,

Karen

Happy Birthday w/Poppystamps

Making Birthday cards is always a lot of FUN because you're usually thinking about the person who will be receiving it while you're creating it.  Whenever I use my die-cuts from Poppystamps, it's always a fun creative time.  These lovely dies make it SO easy to create pretty cards.  Just look at this sweet Birthday card I created using a few of Poppystamps wonderful products.

This card started with two cuts of basic white cardstock.  The top white layer was cut using the Heart Pinpoint Frame Dies.  This gave me a nice white base with lots of great texture.  Next, I used the Fine Eyelet Frame Dies (second to the smallest size) to cut another piece of the white cardstock.

This is where I placed the focal images for my card (the darling balloons).  I used the Festive Balloon Dies to cut all my sweet little ballons.  I cut them from the same simple white cardstock that I rubbed with inks and splattered with water and paints.  The balloon strings are pieces of DMC floss.  I loved adding the distressed look on the balloons to give them some personality.

At the bottom of my card, I added the Happy Birthday sentiment using the Happy Birthday Tender Script Dies.  I used the same ink colors to rub some shading on the backing of the words.  The top piece is, once again, simple white cardstock.  It's really a pretty simple card, and Poppystamps Dies make it so easy to create.

Thanks for visiting me here today, and please stop by my Instagram Page to Follow me there as well if you will.  It's been such a struggle to try to get to 1,000 Followers there.  But if I ever do, I'll be having a big give-away to celebrate.  I appreciate every visit, every comment, and all your sweet input and inspiration.  Have a blessed and creative week, everyone.

Spread joy,

Karen

Creative Worship Stamps Mini Album

Hello, sweet creative friends.  Thank you for popping in today as I share a mini album featuring some of the NEW Release items from Creative Worship Stamps.  Whether you purchase just one stamp set from Creative Worship or several, you will love each and every one.  They work so beautifully on their own and when combined.  I haven't ever met a Creative Worship Stamps product that I didn't absolutely adore.  This mini album was created using several products from Creative Worship Stamps including brand new items and some of my older favorites.

This is a simple brown paper lunch bag that's covered in some sweet patterned papers that I machine stitched.  On the front of the album, I used the Stitched Pockets Die Set to create the pocket.  I used the NEW Film Strip Dies, Library Card Stamp, and the NEW Summer Collage Stamp Set for the tags.

Above is the open view of the album.  I used the Film Strip Dies again as well as the Stitched Pockets Die Set (right side) and the lovely new Summer Collage Stamp Set.  I cut each tag with the Tag & More Dies.  I stamped the Stitched Pockets Die using the Sew Many Stitches Stamp Set and the Vintage Postcards Stamp Set.  The sentiment at the bottom of the right-hand side (thinking of you) is also found in the Summer Collage Stamp Set and was cut with the Tag & More Dies

Here's a closer look at the front again.  The front also has details including a butterfly cut using the Delicate Butterfly Dies.  The front pocket was stamped using both the Going Postal Stamp Set and Vintage Snippets Stamp Set.  The small hearts were cut using the Heart Die Set.  All those items are so sweet tucked in the pocket.

OK, I'll stop sharing photos.  If you have any questions about what I used, please let me know.  I do hope that you'll take time to stop by Creative Worship Stamps to take a look around.  There's a FUN challenge on the Creative Worship Stamps VIP Facebook Group where you can play along to WIN.  We also offer lots of great classes at Creative Worship Stamps including a FABULOUS new class on FOILING.  You can find all the details on the Creative Worship Stamp site.  Thanks so much for visiting me.

Blessings,

Karen

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.

I'm sharing my card here:

The Inspiration Station Challenges - Challenge #87 - Anything Goes w/Photo Inspiration - I was drawn to the Summery colors such as the pinks and greens.  Flowers are always a lovely part of Summer. I was also drawn to some of the shapes in this fun photo when creating my card.

Triple B - Birds Butterflies & Blooms - July Challenge - This card features only the Blooms.

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