The Goodness of God w/Creative Worship

Are you ready for a FUN Instagram Hop, lots of great inspiration, a fabulous NEW Release and a chance to WIN a $25 gift card to Creative Worship Stamps?  Well, I hope so because we've got so much fun for everyone.  To take part in the IG Hop and for your chance to WIN, just head over to the Creative Worship IG Page to get started.  You can also find the link on My Instagram Page.  This card and bookmark set will combine several NEW products with some my older favorites.

It's always special to receive a Creative Worship hand-made card in the mail; but receiving a hand-made card along with a matching hand-made bookmark is a real bonus.  Creative Worship Stamps makes it so easy to create those matching bookmarks.  I simply cut the same cardstock using the FABULOUS Bookmarks & More Dies and designed it to match my card.  Super quick and easy, and it's such a nice and thoughtful little gift to send.

For the card, I used a cream cardstock that I used both as the base and to cut the inside using the Stitched Rectangle Dies.  I attached together those two pieces, and I stamped the top layer using the Typewriter Text Background Stamp.  Over that, I added Tumbled Glass and Spun Sugar Oxide Inks using the lovely new Damask Pattern Stencil.  It's SO pretty.  I used more of the cream cardstock and did the same thing to each piece that I cut using the FUN NEW Stitched Tags Dies.

The focal sentiment on the biggest tag was stamped using the NEW Goodness of God Stamp Set.  I also added accents from the Going Postal Stamp Set.  This is true of the card and the matching bookmark.  The pretty butterflies were cut using the NEW Delicate Butterflies Dies.  I also have a couple of small pieces of vintage music that I cut using the Tabs Ticket & More Dies.  One tab is tucked in underneath the butterfly and the other ticket is at the bottom right.  The butterfly (half butterfly) on my card is also backed using the vintage sheet music.

The sweet NEW Stitched Tags Dies are so much fun to use.  I used this awesome NEW set to cut the smaller tags you see on my card and on the bookmark.  These darling dies allow you to add a pop of color, do some journalling, or just add a touch pizzazz to your cards.  I'm finding so many ways to use them, and I know I'll be pulling them out a lot.  They're just so much FUN.

The matching bookmark was made the very same way as the card.  I used the NEW Stitched Tag Dies to cut and layer all the sweet little layers underneath my sentiment which is, again, from the NEW Goodness of God Stamp Set.  The bookmark is tied off with a tassle I made using Solid Pink Baker's Twine, which is now ON CLEARANCE for just FIFTY CENTS ($0.50) per TEN YARD length.  Don't miss the DEEP DISCOUNTS at Really Reasonable Ribbon during their Retirement/Going Out of Business Sale.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog to take a peek at this card and bookmark duo, and please don't forget to check out the Creative Worship IG Hop.  I'd love to have you Follow Me there, too please.  I've been stuck at the same place for so long, and I don't know what else to do to help my IG Following grow.  In the meantime, I'll keep on crafting and sharing.  I appreciate you for visiting me and for your support, comments and friendships.  Happy crafting, everyone.

Blessings,

Karen

He Is Risen w/Stamp Simply

One of the things that I love most about Stamp Simply Clear Stamps is the fact that no matter what type of card I need to make, I know that I can always count on them to have a stamp set with the most absolutely PERFECT sentiment.  This is such a blessing because sometimes it's hard to find just the right words, but Stamp Simply will have exactly what I'm trying to say - and in the most beautiful stamp sets that help me create lovely cards.  Knowing that I can lift the spirits of others and be an encouragement to them by sending a Stamp Simply hand-made card is such a joy.  It's also so nice knowing that I can find pretty much every scripture stamp I could possibly want; and that's so nice to have access to as well.  I love to stamp an encouraging scripture on the inside of my cards, and again, Stamp Simply always has just what I need.  This card was very much inspired by a similar card made last year by my talented Design Teammate, Esther Asbury.

This card started with cardstocks (black and natural white) that I layered together.  I used an additional piece of the natural white cardstock to stamp the bunny and eggs using the Easter is for Jesus Stamp Set.  I stamped the bunny a second time and cut it out using the coordinating Easter is for Jesus Dies, and I placed it as the focal point using 3-D Foam Tabs.

The top layer (so pretty, right?) was stamped onto a piece of Carta Bella patterned paper using the gorgeous Vintage Seed Packet Background Stamp in Graphite Black Ink.  The center of the stamp was cut using the coordinating Vintage Ovals & Twigs Dies.  This is one stamp set that I highly recommend.  It's so versatile, and it makes the sweetest background for any card.  The sentiments

Thanks so much for visiting me here today, friends.  Having you stop by to take a peek and say hello still (and always will) means so much to me and is greatly appreciated.  I do hope you'll visit the Stamp Simply Blog for more great inspiration, and then by Stamp Simply for some awesome shopping.  Have a creative and wonderful week, everyone.

This card will be shared in these FUN challenges where I enjoy playing along whenever possible:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenges - Simon Says "Anything Goes"

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenges - Simon Says "Make Your Own Background" so I stamped my background on gingham paper using a pretty Seed Packet Background Stamp from Stamp Simply.

Blessings,

Karen

Be Blessed w/Creative Worship Stamps

I'm so glad to have you stop by my blog to visit me and say hello.  Today I'm sharing another card that features the beautiful Stamp of the Month from Creative Worship Stamps.  You can get this lovely Wonderful Words of Life Stamp Set for FREE with your $75 purchase.  Why not stock up on some Tim Holtz Oxide Ink Pads and Sprays and possibly a few new stamp sets?  It's a great time to restock some of those products and pick up a FREE gift (and gorgeous one at that) in the process?  Go ahead....you've earned it.

I used Natural White 100lb. Cardstock from CutCardStock for my base as well as for each layer.  The first layer is plain, the second layer was stencilled using the Oval Mesh Stencil and the Jumbled Diamonds Stencil from Creative Worship Stamps.  Next, I stamped the scribbly words found in the Peaceful Botanicals Stamp Set using Hickory Smoke Oxide Ink.  And then, I sprayed it with Peeled Paint Distress Spray.

The top (third) layer of cardstock was stamped with gold ink using the gorgeous NEW Stamp of the Month I mentioned above.  It's called, obviously, Wonderful Words of Life Stamp Set and it's so very pretty.  The last things I did was stamp the sentiment (be blessed) using the Typed Thoughts Stamp Set which offers a coordinating set of Typed Thoughts Dies.  How perfect.  A piece of pretty Seam Binding was the finishing touch.

You know how some cards are just SO much prettier in real life?  Well, this is one of those cards.  These photos don't really show how pretty the Wonderful Words of Life stamp shimmers in gold ink.  You also can't really see all the amazing texture or the glimmer of the Winsor & Newton Gold Ink I added.  I will tell you this, however......you'll always find gorgeous stamps, dies, stencils, inks and more when you shop at Creative Worship Stamps.

It's like I mentioned above, this is a great time to stock up because you can get this beautiful Wonderful Words of Life Stamp Set for FREE with your $75 purchase.  Thanks again for visiting me here today, friends.  I'm so grateful for you.  Have a wonderfully creative week, and I'll be looking for you out there in social media land.

Here's where I'm sharing my card:

Inspiration Station Challenges - Challenge #82 - Photo Prompt (see below) - I was inspired by the softness of this photo, and I also wanted to pull in the soft pinks and the light, airy, Spring feeling this photo gives.

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog - February: Anything Goes/Create Your Own Background - I did create my background by using two different stencils (listed and linked above) as well as by adding inks, ink sprays and stamping.

The Paper Funday Challenge Blog - February: Anything Goes/Optional Pastels - I did use pastels on this card.  I wanted to keep it very soft and pretty.

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog - Challenge #2608 - Anything Goes sponsored by Gina K.Designs

Blessings to you,

Karen

He is Risen w/Stamp Simply

It's hard to believe that Easter is drawing near.  I recently returned from visiting my parents in Minnesota, and there's at least four feet of snow at their house.  I'm not exaggerating, either.  I have the photos to prove it.  With all the shovelling and snow-blowing that was going on, it's hard to imagine that Spring, and Easter, are just around the corner.  Stamp Simply always has the perfect stamps, dies and products to help you make the perfect Easter cards or cards for any occasion.

This card has black and cream cardstocks at the base.  That's layered with a piece of fun marbled green patterned paper from the Craft Consortium's Grunge Festive Tones 6x6 Paper Pad.  I machine stitched the papers together and added a piece of old dictionary paper to the center.  I separated the two sections of paper by adding some pretty .5" Katarina Venice Ivory Lace.

I used the Floral Cluster Fall Flowers Stamp Set to stamp my floral image.  I colored it using Copic markers, and I cut it (along with the greenery) using the coordinating Floral Cluster & Sprigs Dies.  The sentiment I used can be found in the Salvation Stamp Set; and it was stamped on a 7Gypsies grungy tag from my stash.  The sprigs are just tucked in there for texture.  It's a very simple card.

Be sure to stop by the Stamp Simply Blog for up-to-date information about special sales and promotions and to find lots of great inspiration.  Thanks so much for stopping by to say hello.  I'm always delighted to have you visit me.

I'm sharing my card in these FUN challenges:

A Cut Above - February: Anything Goes w/Die-Cuts - I used some pretty dies from Stamp Simply and they're all listed and linked above.

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Whatever the Weather

The Paper Funday Challenge Blog - February Challenge #84 - Anything Goes/Optional Pastels - This is my Entry #5.  Can you tell that I absolutely LOVE both Pretty Pink Posh💖and Lawn Fawn so I'm trying to enter as much as I'm allowed.  lol

Passion for Markers Challenges - Week #826 - Spring Flowers/Using Markers - As stated above in my description, I used Copic markers to color my pretty flowers.

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog - Challenge #2608 - Anything Goes sponsored by Gina K.Designs

Blessings,

Karen

Nothing Shall Be Impossible w/Stamp Simply

One of things that I love most about Stamp Simply Clear Stamps is that they're a Christian-owned, Christ-centered, amazing store that offers crafters SO many perfect stamped sentiments.  Yes, Stamp Simply also carries hundreds of other products, but the fact that I always know I can find the PERFECT sentiment, and the perfect words and/or scriptures of encouragement, means so much to me.  Please take some time to stop by Stamp Simply to explore ALL the amazing sentiment options they carry.  Disclaimer: NOT my fault if you spend a little money. 💰lol Their products really are beautiful, and you should treat yourself.

Yes!  This is one colorful card, indeed.  In fact, the colors don't actually all match one another.  While I tried to match them, I failed.  That's why I'm simply calling this my "Rainbow Card".  LOL  I used white cardstock and I pressure embossed the top layer of white cardstock using the Sizzix Snowfall Speckles Embossing Folder.  The floral patterned paper at the bottom of my card is found in the Craft Consortium's Bloom & Wild 6x6 Paper Pad.  The small banners were cut using papers from the Craft Consortium's Ombre 6x6 Paper Pad.

I cut the sentiment spot using a Spellbinders Circle Die Set similar to this one, but mine has stitched edges (retired).  The sentiment is found in the Pray Without Ceasing Stamp Set.  I splashed inks everywhere.  Finally, I wrapped some White Seam Binding around my card and into a pretty bow that I topped with a blue paper flower.  I also tucked in a few stick pins including one from the lovely Darice Pink Pin Collection.

Please let me know if you have any questions.  As always, you can find lots of great inspiration on the Stamp Simply Blog, and that's also where you'll learn of any special sales and promotions taking place at Stamp Simply.  Thanks so much for visiting me here today, and please don't forget to stop by (and Follow, please) my Instagram Page.  Have a wonderfully creative week, everyone.  Oh, and don't miss out on the fabulous SALE for our Product of the Week.

I'm sharing my card at:

Colorful Options Challenge - February: Pink & Purple/Or Rainbow - While my card does contain both pink and purple, this is definitely a Rainbow Card with lots of color.

Paper Funday Challenges - February: Challenge #84 Fun With Pastels - I used lots of paper layers and lots of pastel colors on this bright card.

Blessings,

Karen

Let's Get Cozy w/Creative Worship Stamps

This month at Creative Worship Stamps, we're showcasing and featuring many of the FUN and FAB stamps, dies and other products that are "Reading Related".  In an effort to encourage us to read more, we all wanted to create some cards, bookmarks, journal pages, etc. to showcase these amazing products and to pair them with other Creative Worship products such as Stencils, Inks and Sprays.  As part of this month's Creative Worship Instagram Hop, I'm sharing my first two projects of the month....this card and bookmark duo.

My card starts with black cardstock layered with white cardstock that I stencilling using Spun Sugar Oxide Ink and the gorgeous Star Pattern Stencil.  I also stamped the background with the super cool Typewriter Text Background Stamp.  I also used the Peace Joy Love Stencil to add the words BE STILL at the bottom of my card.

I used the adorable Let's Get Cozy Stamp Set for the sentiments, chair, blankets, lamp, coffee, etc. and the coordinating Let's Get Cozy Dies to cut them.  There's also a small piece of tulle behind my couch.  Why?  I'm not sure.  Like I tend to do a lot, I knew that I wanted to make a matching bookmark for this card; especially since we're celebrating the art of Reading.

I used the Bookmarks & More Dies to cut my bookmark.  I used the Star Pattern Stencil and Typewriter Text Background Stamp again on the background of my bookmark.  The sentiment, light and stack of books are also found in the Let's Get Cozy Stamp Set and were cut using the coordinating Let's Get Cozy Dies.  Some tulle at the top of my bookmark will stick out the top of your book....how fun.

Be sure to hop on over to the Creative Worship Instagram Hop for lots of great Reading-Related inspiration and a chance to WIN a $25 gift card to spend at Creative Worship.  We'd love to have you join the fun and....who knows, you might just find some fabulous new products for yourself at Creative Worship.  Have a wonderfully creative week.

I'm playing along here:

A Cut Above Challenge Blog - February: Anything Goes Using Dies - All the dies I used on my card and bookmark are listed and linked above.

The Paper Funday Challenges - February: Anything Goes/Optional Pastels - I did use the Optional Pastel Twist along with lots of fabulous paper layers.

Double D Challenge Blog - Shabby Chic Challenge - I thought the cozy chair with blankets, coffee, and especially the flowered doilies on the armchair really seemed vintage to me.

Craft Rocket Challenges - Challenge #133 - Flowers - This card has pretty flowers on the couch.

Blessings,

Karen

Happy Mother's Day w/Stamp Simply

There are some cards I make that I don't always decide ahead of time what their ultimate purpose will be.  For instance, when I started making this card, I only stamped the "I Love You" at the bottom right and nothing else.  I figured that it was a nice card to have on hand because, at any given time, I could stamp the top of this card and/or the inside with sentiments like "Mom", "Happy Mother's Day", "With Sympathy", "Happy Anniversary" and so forth.  You can make cards and leave the occasion open-ended.  Well, as this card progressed, it took a few turns due to my "bloopers".  When that happens, you just have to roll with it and "make it work", so I did.  Before I was finished, it became this lovely Mother's Day card.  Art is a process.  You have to sort of just go with the flow and not let your errors cause you to give up on a project.  Shhhh...just between us, I tend to do that more than I should.

I used a full piece (plus a smaller scrap) of Tim Holtz Watercolor Cardstock and I stencilled the entire background of these pieces using the Tim Holtz Lace Stencil and Green Paint Oxide Ink.  I stamped the pretty flowers using the Happy Day Iris Stamp Set, I painted the flowers with oxide inks, and then I cut them out using the coordinating Happy Day Iris Dies.  I sprayed the papers with Tim Holtz Black Soot Distress Spray and cream acrylic paint.  It's a bit of a mess, but I haven't yet learned how to control where all that spray goes.  The sentiments I stamped are found in the Happy Day Iris Stamp Set (Mother's Day and Love You) and the All Occasions Sentiments 2 Stamp Set (Happy).

I added a piece of gorgeous 2.5" Isabella White Venice Lace to the side of the floral image.  The lace can add a really nice element of texture to your cards.  Stamp Simply carries various widths, colors and styles of Lace as well as many Ribbons, Baker's Twine and Paper Flowers among so many other great things.  Be sure to check out all the wonderful products waiting for you there.  You can also find lots of great inspiration each day on the Stamp Simply Blog.

OK, so...here's where the "blunder" came into the picture.  I had splattered everything a bit too much (especially the Iris and stems) and I knew I had to re-stamp the pretty Iris.  When pulling up my original (over-splattered) Iris, I tore some of the paper.  That meant I had to reposition where I placed the flowers which changed where I was stamping the sentiments.  Yikes!  (TMI?)  Because there were small problems, I used a piece of black cardstock and embossed it using a Sizzix Embossing Folder (you can barely tell I even embossed it).  I tucked in the black embossed cardstock and small bits of vintage sheet music that I bent, inked and crumpled to cover my problems.  lol

Oh, and by the way.....there's a fabulous SALE taking place now through Valentine's Day at Stamp Simply.  This is a great time to pick up some of the things you've been wanting from Stamp Simply and save money at the same time.  Why not treat yourself?  It's time for some lovely NEW stamps.  We'd sure love to have you stop by to do some FUN shopping.

Thanks so much for stopping by to say hello.  I'm happy to answer any questions you might have about my quick and easy card.  I try my best to explain everything step by step and to include all the Stamp Simply (and other) products I use.  But if I missed anything, please be sure to ask.  It's always so nice hearing your thoughts and comments, and I welcome your input.  As always, I'm just super happy to have you stop by to say hello.  Have a great week, sweet friends.

I'm playing along here:

A Cut Above Challenges - February: Anything Goes Using Die Cuts.  All the dies I used are all from Stamp Simply, and they are individually listed and linked above.

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Simon Says "Spritz/Splatter" - As I explained above, there was a lot of spritzing and splattering going on with this card.  A bit TOO much in some cases.  lol

Craft Rocket Challenges - Challenge #133 - Flowers

The Paper Funday Challenge Blog - Challenge #84 for February - This card doesn't use pastels (other than maybe a pastel green...lol) but it does use lots of great paper layers.

Blessings,

Karen