Monday, February 10, 2025

For Baby Boy w/Stamp Simply

Any time you shop at Stamp Simply, you're always sure to find the perfect sentiments and images for any and every occasion.  Stamp Simply has you covered for Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Sympathy, Baby, and well.....seriously every event life could possibly send your way.  Stamp Simply will always have the perfect Stamp Set, Dies and products to help you confidently create lovely cards every time.
This card started with black cardstock that I layered with some pretty patterned papers from the Carta Bella Gather at Home 6x6 Paper Pad.  Each layer was cut using the Spellbinders Pierced Rectangle Dies.  I used the awesome Baby Basics Dies to cut the Onesie, bib and stars.  This particular Baby Basics Dies set works so well to make quick CUTE baby cards for little boys or girls.
The sentiments I used are found in the Welcome Baby Stamp Set which is perfect for a new baby, adoption, twins, and ALL things baby.  The background of the sentiment spot was inked and then stamped in Hickory Smoke Ink using the Eucalyptus Silhouettes Stamp Set.   I added some Black Baker's Twine and a small paper flower to the side of the sentiment.
Thanks so much for visiting me here today and please be sure to stop by the Stamp Simply Instagram and my Personal Instagram to say hello and Follow us there.  You'll also find out about special sales and promotions, give-aways and so much more.  Stop by when you can.  We look forward to seeing you there.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says Spritz & Splatter so I splattered my sentiment spot with acrylic paint.

Blessings,
Karen

Year of the Snake

This card is most definitely "out of my wheelhouse" so to speak, and when I first saw this challenge; I was fairly certain that I didn't own a snake stamp.  But I started searching my stash high and low.  The reason they call it a "challenge" is because it's supposed to truly CHALLENGE your creativity.  This card did that for me, and I had more fun creating it than I ever could have imagined.  It's called a Lunar New Year Challenge, and it celebrates The Year of the Snake.
I used black cardstock layered with a bright neon red cardstock layered with my sentiment image that were both cut from white cardstock.  I colored the snake with my Copic markers in an ombre style.  Next, I added some floral prills (red and yellow) to those parts of the snake; and some green microbeads to his cute little head.  I did this for added texture and to make it more interesting.  Always trying to avoid glitter.  LOL
The sentiment was stencilled with a polka dot stencil in the coordinating colors.  It's a digital sentiment stamp from Bonnie Garby Designs called Positive Uplifting Quotes.  I added some sequins, and a pretty bow tied with Green, Yellow and Red Solid Baker's Twine.  I love this sentiment for celebrating the Lunar New Year because I believe that the celebration is about looking forward toward new beginnings.  I stamped Happy Birthday on the inside of the car to tie it all together.
Thanks so much for visiting me here today.  If you have any questions at all, I'm happy to answer them.  It would be awesome to have you all stop by the Lunar New Year Challenge and share your creativity as well.  Challenges are always most fun when everybody joins in the fun.  I hope to see you out there in blogland.

Blessings,
Karen

I'll be sharing my FUN card in the following challenges:

Lunar New Year Challenge - Year of the Snake - I had so much fun creating my card and playing along in this challenge.  It truly did "challenge" me, which is the whole idea.  I stamped the inside of my card with a simply "Happy Birthday" sentiment.  The only sponsor product I was able to use on this card was some Altenew paint and ink.  Thanks for another fun (and challenging) challenge, Amy.  It's good to learn about and celebrate new things.
Stencil Fun Challenge - February: Anything Goes - I used a DOTS stencil on my sentiment area.







Sunday, February 9, 2025

Beautiful Butterfly Scripture Card w/Creative Worship

I love to share my cards, and I'm blessed and honored to represent some amazing Christian-owned companies with fabulous scripture stamps and other wonderful products.  Having the opportunity to use stamps and products from Creative Worship is SO much fun and I praise God for allowing me to serve on this fabulous and talented Design Team.  I apologize that this first photo is a bit blurry, but the other photos are better.
I used some pretty My Mind's Eye patterned papers from their Flower Market line for my base.  Next, I use the fabulous new Ovals Dies to cut the big oval where I stamped the scripture stamp using the new Serve The Lord Stamp Set.  I also used the Scallop Border Dies for the pretty borders that I added.
The pretty butterfly is the Blue Morpho Digital Butterfly so I was able to size it into various sizes to add to my card after coloring them with my Copic markers.  A few sequins and some Pink Bubblegum Baker's Twine were the finishing touches.  Creative Worship has so many wonderful products to help you create amazingly beautiful cards.
Thanks so much for visiting me here today.  I'm also sharing this card over on my Instagram Page and I really would LOVE to have you come Follow me there.  I'm more than happy to do the same for you if you'll just let me know.  I appreciate you more than you can possibly know.  Have a wonderful and creative week, everyone.

Blessings,
Karen

Saturday, February 8, 2025

BIG Win at Brass & Bliss Craft Co.

As some of you already know, I've started posting cards on Instagram.  It's still fairly new to me, but it seems to be the up-and-coming place to post our art.  I'm still rather "old school" and enjoy my blog, keeping my blog, and visiting other blogs.  It just seems a bit more personal to me.  However, trends say that people like to see things all in one place.  So, what do I know?  lol
The title of my blog post today should give you an idea as to why I'm posting.  I recently won an Instagram Hop sponsored by Brass & Bliss Craft Co.  I do love their products, and I was blessed and excited when I learned that I had won the $50 prize.  I chose their Dot Dash Nested Rectangle Dies, Freehand Frame Stamp Set and Candles With Layers Dies.
There was a sample card by DT Member, Kendra Sand using these darling Candles With Layers Dies that totally inspired me when creating my card.  I used the Dot Dash Rectangle Dies to cut a white layer that I attached to black cardstock.  I cut the next size of the Dot Dash Rectangle Dies to cut a piece of vellum that I placed over sequins to create a shaker element.  What I quickly realized is that I don't have a Birthday sentiment from Blass & Bliss Craft Co. so I had to go another route for a sentiment.
I used yet another size rectangle from the Dot Dash Rectangle Dies to cut a matching tag.  On the card, I added a sentiment using a Happy Birthday stamp set from Paper Sweeties, and I cut it with a Fishtail Banner Die.  Lots of colorful Baker's Twine at the top of my tag and at the bottom of my card served as the finishing touches on each.
Thanks so much for stopping by today to take a peek at my project using fun new goodies that I was BLESSED to WIN.  I hope that you take some time to join some Blog Hops, Instagram Hops and Challenges for your chance to WIN some awesome prizes.

Colorful Options Challenge - February: I went with the RAINBOW option for this entry.


Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Bright & Cheerful - I just LOVE using bright cheery colors and this card/tag set was a lot of fun to make.

Paper Funday Challenge - Challenge #73 - Anything Goes - I didn't use the optional twist on this entry.

TIME OUT Challenge #281 - Pick Two:  For this card, I chose Layers (lots of paper layers) and the shaker element, Warm (because candles are literally warm from the fire) and my card is heart-warming,  Love (for the birthday girl), Stitch (faux) with the Dot/Dash Die, and finally "Food" but you can't actually see the cake that these candles are atop.  lol   (But the two literal elements I incorporated were Layers and Warm)
Happy crafting!

Blessings,
Karen

Friday, February 7, 2025

Serve The Lord w/Creative Worship Stamps

I'm so in love with the February New Release from Creative Worship Stamps.  The BINGO Card Stamp that I shared yesterday is SO cute, and today I'm showcasing some of the other amazing New Release products.  Scripture stamps are always among my favorites, and this month's Serve The Lord Stamp Set is filled with beautiful and encouraging scriptures to help you thank those who serve the Lord and bless your life.
I used some pretty patterned papers from My Mind's Eye Flower Market line.  I used the wonderful new Oval Dies to cut the different sizes of ovals.  Onto the inside oval, I stencilled some Xs using the Cross Stitch Stencil, and then I used the new Serve The Lord Stamp Set for the beautiful sentiment scripture.  The scriptures are so lovely, and I wanted to keep that sentiment the main focus of my card.
I used the wonderful Scallop Border Dies to create all those wonderful layers of scalloped border strips from various patterned papers.  I also added a piece of Ivory Crochet Lace, a sequin, some Pink Seam Binding and a few Black Open Roses.  The scripture remains the focal point of my card, and Creative Worship Stamps has so many great sets to help you make beautiful cards.  Thanks so much for visiting me here today.

I'm playing along here:

Stencil Fun Challenge - February: Anything Goes w/Optional Pinks and/or Reds - I used the Cross Stitch Stencil from Creative Worship on the sentiment oval of my card.

Simon Says Stamp (Monday) Challenge - Simon Says Bright & Cheerful - The only products from Simon Says Stamp that I used on this project are the pretty patterned papers from My Mind's Eye.(now retired).

Simon Says Stamp (Wednesday) Challenge - LOVE is in the Air - God's love is always in the air and everywhere.

Blessings,
Karen

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Hello Valentine w/Really Reasonable Ribbon

Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and I've got a few special cards ready for some loved ones.  It's always a fun occasion to send little love notes to tell others how much you love and care about them.  Really Reasonable Ribbon always has the perfect ribbons, trims and twines to accent every card with the perfect colors, widths, textures and designs.  This card is pure love.
I used black cardstock layered with white cardstock and then a layer of pink gingham patterned paper; and each one was cut using a Rectangle Pierced Die Set.  I used a FUN new Fringe Heart Dies from Pretty Pink Posh to create the heart.  Rather than using the Fringe Heart Dies to cut from just paper, I used them to cut through various ribbons/trims including Rose Petal Seam Binding (bottom), Medium Pink Gingham Ribbon (middle) and 1.5" Pink Netting (top).  I tied a length of Solid Black Baker's Twine around the middle of the heart.
I cut a second heart using more of the pretty Medium Pink Gingham Ribbon.  I also added some 11mm White Heart Shaped Flatback Embellishments.  It's FUN using ribbons when cutting with die-cuts; and Really Reasonable Ribbon truly is the number ONE place to find ribbons, trims, twines, laces and SO many other wonderful goodies to use in crafting and card-making.  I added a bit more of the 1.5" Pink Netting and a length of Pink & Cream Striped Grosgrain Ribbon underneath the decorative heart.
The darling sentiment is from Bonnie Garby Designs from the Be My Valentine 2 Stamp Set.  Everything is held securely in place with a fabulous Adhesive called Scor-TapeThis Adhesive is awesome because it works so well, and it comes in various widths to accommodate each trim or paper based on the size needed.  I think I covered everything I used; but if not, feel free to ask me any questions you might have.  Really Reasonable Ribbon carries so many great trims and products to help you create lovely cards.
Thanks so much for stopping by to visit us.  We hope that you'll check out the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog often for lots of great inspiration, and of course, for our monthly Blog Hops starting on the 13th of each month.  Check out Really Reasonable Ribbon and Bonnie Garby Designs; and be sure to treat yourself, friends.  You deserve it, and you'll LOVE it.  Happy Valentine's Day to you all.

I'm playing along in the following challenges that I love and enjoy:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "LOVE Is In the Air" - YES!


Blessings,
Karen

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

To Thank You w/Creative Worship Stamps

Hello, everyone.  I'm so grateful to have you stop by today to take a peek at this supe sweet project I created using some of the fabulous NEW products this month from Creative Worship Stamps.  This month's New Release is SO amazing!  I've been having such a wonderful time so far creating with these wonderful new stamps.  Here's what I came up with to inspire you today.  It's a small card/tri-fold booklet with a gift card holder on the inside.  Hop on over to my Instagram Page to learn how you can WIN a $25 gift card to spend at Creative Worship Stamps.
I used some older patterned papers from my stash that I believe are made by My Mind's Eye.  I layered my papers and also did some layers of cream cardstock that I stamped in Mustard Yellow Ink using the awesome new Funky Textures 3 Stamp Set around the edges.  It has a cool "sound byte/sound bar" image which I'm just crazy about.  In addition to using it on the edges, I also used it on the sentiment pieces.  I stamped the images using the new Serve the Lord Stamp Set right over the yellow.
I used the fun new BINGO Card Stamp to create the various colored BINGO cards you see on the outside and the inside of today's project.  I used the Singing Praises Stamp Set for all the florals you see.  I fussy cut them and placed some yellow floral prills in the centers of the stamped flowers.  I used the flowers from the Singing Praises Stamp Set on the front and the inside of the card.  I cut several (lots of) scalloped borders from the various pattern papers using the fabulous Scallop Border Dies.
Above you can see the inside view of my card.  I used a third sentiment from the new Serve the Lord Stamp Set for the sentiment on the inside of the card.  I once again used a sentiment strip that I stamped using the Funky Textures 3 Stamp Set to give it that cool yellow image.  I also used the Scallop Border Dies to cut the word print patterned paper borders you see on the inside and front of card.  On the left side, I added a glassine bag that holds a gift card to thank the recipient for their faithful service to the Lord.
I added a few pieces of vintage scotch tape, some Tim Holtz mini rusty paper clips, and two small Maya Road canvas tags.  My flowers were painted using various ink mediums and some alcohol ink markers.  Be sure to stop by Creative Worship Stamps to see all the wonderful products in the New February Release.  You'll love it all and you'll find loads of wonderful inspiration.  Even the encouraging words "We Are Praying" (below) are found in the fabulous new Serve the Lord Stamp Set.
Just stop by the Creative Worship Instagram Page for daily inspiration and by my Instagram Page to see the other cards I share using the wonderful products available at Creative Worship Stamps.  Have a creative week and please stop by again soon, friends.

I'm sharing here:

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog - Challenge #2505 - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Simon Says "Be Bright & Cheerful" so I used bright and cheerful colors and designs.

TIME OUT Challenge Blog - Challenge #281 - Pick Two:  I chose (among others) LOTS of Layers, Stitching (Faux Stitching), and Love.  It was made with lots of love and thanks for the faithful service of those who I'm thanking with this special project.


Blessings,
Karen