Oh, Happy Day w/Creative Worship Stamps

Hello, sweet blog friends and crafters.  It's always a treat to have you visit me here, and I hope you know how truly grateful I am for your visits here.  As I've mentioned many times, I feel so very blessed to be on the Design Team at Creative Worship Stamps.  They carry so many great products and, most importantly, they're a Christian-owned company with a focus on glorifying God through our art.  How perfect.  So, as I watched my talented Design Teammates create these lovely pages in their mini art journals, I was in awe.  I knew that I wanted to try this.  Then....I found out that they carry these SWEET Spiral Bound Watercolor Mixed Media Mini Sketchbooks at Creative Worship, I was so excited.

I'm pretty sure that every cardmaking crafter knows who Melissa Phillips is.  She's amazing, right?  Well, she had used some of these lovely papers on a card recently, and I just had to know where she got them.  She steered me in the right direction, and I purchased these lovely Paper Rose Vintage Rose Basics 6x6 Paper Pad.  I used the Stitched Tags Dies for the tag and two circles, and I stamped them using the Going Postal Stamp Set

There are snippets of vintage sheet music, scraps of canvas and burlap, and a small ticket from my stash.  I used the pretty Sketched Roses Stamp Set for the roses, which I doubled for additional texture.  The background is stamped using images from the lovely Vintage Snippets Stamp Set and Faith Definitions 1 Stamp Set.  Some natural jute is bundled up and tucked under the larger rose.  The sentiment I used can be found in the Typed Thoughts Stamp Set and was cut out using the coordinating Typed Thoughts Dies.

The pages in the Spiral Bound Watercolor Mixed Media Mini Sketchbooks are 3.5" x 5.5" which is pretty small.  I absolutely LOVE💖this size because you can pack a whole lot of cuteness into these sweet little pages.  Why not stop by Creative Worship Stamps and treat yourself to a few new stamps and a cool new Spiral Bound Watercolor Mixed Media Mini Sketchbooks ?  You won't regret it, I'm sure.

Thanks again for your visit here today, friends.  It's truly an honor (I mean that) when you visit me and leave a comment.  If you happen to have the time, I'd really appreciate it if you would stop by my Instagram Page to Follow me there as well.  Have a wonderfully creative week, everyone.

I'll be sharing this mini journal page in the following challenges I love:

Creative Ariste Mixed Media Challenge - Challenge #125 - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Bright & Cheerful

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges - Challenge #2615 - Anything Goes

Blessings,

Karen

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Bloom in Faith w/Creative Worship

This is my first project for Creative Worship using the super cool Spiral Bound Watercolor Mixed Media Sketchbook.  It's such a fun size, and it works so well with all the amazing stamps, dies, oxide inks, sprays, stencils and products carried at Creative Worship.  I had so much fun creating this journal page that reminds me to "bloom in faith", or in other words, to never stop growing in my relationship with the Lord, Jesus Christ.  What a beautiful reminder of His love for all of us.....and even for me.

I rubbed the entire background with Salvaged Patina Oxide Ink and then I stencilled it using Hickory Smoke Oxide Ink and the lovely Delightfully Delicate Stencil.  I also stamped the background using the Vintage Postage Stamp Set and Faith Definitions 1 Stamp Set just to make the background even more interesting.

I cut three layers of wreaths using the Lovely Wreath Dies.  Next, I cut several tags from old 7 Gypsies Tags using the new Stitched Tags Dies.  I stamped on the larger tags using the Vintage Snippets Stamp Set.  Then, I stamped and cut some of the smaller pieces (tickets, tags, etc.) using the Vintage Labels Stamp Set and cutting them with the coordinating Tags Tickets & More Dies.  I layered everything together.

The sentiment (bloom in faith) and the three pretty roses are all found in the lovely Sketched Roses Stamp Set.  They were painted using Peeled Paint and Lumberjack Plaid Oxide Inks.  I think that pretty much covers all the Creative Worship products I used.  If you do have any questions, please let me know.  There's a lot going on there, I know.  Please take time to stop by my Instagram to Follow and say hello.  You can also find lots of great inspiration on the CW IG page.  Happy crafting, everyone.

I'm sharing my art journal page here:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Bright & Cheerful

Paper Funday Challenges - Challenge #86 - Anything Goes/Dies & Punches - I used lots of paper layers as well as several die-cuts on this mini art journal page.

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog - Challenge #2615 - Anything Goes Sponsored by Lawn Fawn - Entry #3/3 and I love playing along whenever I possibly can.

Creative Ariste Mixed Media Challenge - Challenge #125 - Anything Goes Mixed Media

Blessings,

Karen

Fun With Alphas IG Hop w/Creative Worship

 Are you ready for some real FUN and loads of FABULOUS inspiration along with the chance to WIN a fabulous $25 gift card to spend at Creative Worship Stamps?  Well, if so, we'd absolutely LOVE to have you stop by Creative Worship Instagram and hop along with us for your chance at this awesome prize.  Not to mention all the amazing inspiration you'll find.  Creative Worship Stamps carries several different Alphabet Stamp Sets (and number sets, and oodles of other fabulous stamps).  But this month, we're giving a closer look to all our awesome Alphabet Stamps and Big Blooms (florals).  My card today features both.

I used a black cardstock base and the second layer is white cardstock inked with oxide ink.  The third layer is a piece of Natural White Cardstock that I die-cut u sing the Stitched Rectangle Dies.  I stamped the background of this layer using the Typewriter Text Background Stamp, Vintage Postage and Going Postal Stamp Set.  then stencilled the background using the super cool Jumbled Diamonds Stencil (with Lucky Clover, Spun Sugar and Picked Raspberry Oxide Inks).  That pretty much covers everything used on the base of my card.

I used the AWESOME Polaroid Die Set and cut a frame from a piece of scrap cardboard.  I painted the cardboard with ivory acrylic paint and let it dry.  Once it was completely dry, I stamped it with the Going Postal Stamp Set and the Mini Grunge Type Alpha Stamp Set for the words (my friend).  In the center of the frame, I stamped the flower using the Patient Echinacea Stamp Set.  I painted the flower with the same colors of ink listed above and stamped my other Mini Grunge Type Alpha Stamp Set word.  I also stamped some cardstock using the rulers from the Vintage Snippets Stamp Set and cut some hearts using the Heart Dies to place around the frame.  A bit of Black Baker's Twine was wrapped around the frame and tied into a small bow.

Also, there's a fabulous SALE taking place right now where you can BUY 2 Alphabet Stamp Sets and GET ONE FREE.  Just use the code ALPHASTAMPS26 when checking out any time now through April 30.  There are so many awesome Alphabet Stamps available at Creative Worship Stamps so this is a great time to grab yourself a few new sets.

Oh, my goodness.  Did I mention everything I used here?  I sure hope so.  But if not, just ask me any questions you might have.  Creative Worship Stamps has so many great stamps, dies, stencils, inks and more to help you create some truly amazing art.  Stop on by my Instagram to join the FUN and inspiring Instagram Hop for your chance to WIN the $25 prize.  I hope to see you there.  Have a great week, everyone.

I'm playing along here:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Bright & Cheerful, which I hope my card is.

Paper Funday Challenges - Challenge #86 - Anything Goes w/Optional Dies & Punches - I used several dies on this card.

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog - Challenge #2615 - Anything Goes Sponsored by Lawn Fawn - This is my Entry #2/3

Blessings,

Karen

Patriotic Blooms

It's time for another FUN challenge over at The Card Concept and we'd really LOVE to have you come by and play along with us.  Challenges are always the most fun when everyone joins in and shares their creations, so we all hope to see YOU share your art with us this month.  When I saw the beautiful Patriotic Blooms inspiration photo (below), I knew this would be a lot of fun.  I also knew that Stamp Simply had the PERFECT stamps and dies to help me create the look I was envisioning.  How can you go wrong when combining our great country's beautiful colors with beautiful florals and products from Stamp Simply?  It's a win-win-win for everyone, and I'm excited to see what you'll create to share with us.  Stamp Simply will afford you several fabulous Patriot Stamp and Die options; among every other category you can imagine.  Stamp Simply has so many wonderful products.

For my card, I used a base of black cardstock layered with white cardstock that I stamped using the Vintage Seed Packet Background Stamp.  I cut the center of this using the coordinating Ovals & Twigs Dies.  This allows the cute pattern paper from The Craft Consortium Beach Hut 6x6 Paper Pad to peek through the opening.  A bit of machine stitching around the edge and a few sequins were the finishing touches.

The floral image is the Floral Summer Roses Cluster and was cut using the coordinating Floral Cluster Die which fits all four of the beautiful Floral Cluster Stamp Sets (it's interchangeable).  I colored my image using Copics and I hated it, so I stamped the flowers a second time and hand-painted them with Oxide Inks to match the colors found in the inspiration photo.  They're raised up with 3-D Foam Tabs.  The star is found in The American Eagle Stamp Set, it was colored and then cut using the American Eagle Dies.  I also added a small piece of May Arts 3/8" White Crochet Lace.

The small word PEACE that I stamped at the bottom right of my card is also found in the The American Eagle Stamp Set along with several cool patriotic sentiments.  Each stamp set from Stamp Simply has several lovely sentiments to help you say just what you're wanting to express.  I really hope that you'll stop by Stamp Simply to grab a few new things and then stop by The Card Concept to play along with us.

Please don't hesitate.  Just come on over to The Card Concept and share your patriotic cards with us this month.  Remember, it doesn't have to be anything literal from the inspiration photo.  It can be anything that sparks your creativity, and we're excited to see what that might be.  Stamp Simply Clear Stamps is the best place to shop for Patriotic Stamp Sets to help you get started.  I greatly appreciate your visit here today.  Have a great week.

I'm playing along here:

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog - Challenge #2615 - Anything Goes Sponsored by Lawn Fawn - Entry #1/3

Blessings,

Karen

A New CutCardStock Adventure Continues

Have you ever stopped to think about what we, as crafters, use and/or need the most?  In my opinion, it would be a toss-up between paper and adhesives.  We can't make beautiful cards without paper and adhesives.  When I first started crafting, I found my favorite (and my now go-to) Adhesives.  I use them all the time.  But when it comes to cardstock, I'd never really found my favorite go-to place to purchase it.  That is.....until now.  When I was introduced to CutCardStock, I knew I'd never need to look any further for all the perfect cardstocks and papers I could ever need.

For this card, I used a gorgeous Jelly Bean Green A2 Folded Card as my base.  I absolutely LOVE this deep rich green color.  These gorgeous A2 Cards come in a wide variety of colors and are so convenient and ready to use.  They make it easy to create something beautiful.  Just having the right color(s) of cardstock can make all the difference in making our projects.  CutCardStock has every color and every kind of cardstock you can imagine....and then some.  I'm so excited to try more colors of these gorgeous A2 Cards.

Next, I layered a patterned paper from the American Crafts Chalkboard 6x6 Card Stock Paper Pad.  The pattern paper gives my card just a little more color and pulls in one more color for me to incorporate into my design.  For my next layer, I used the Strathmore A1 Watercolor Cards.  I cut the card right down the center making it (no longer a card) two separate pieces.  On the one piece, I painted some green ink and stamped my sentiments and musical accents using the Deepest Sympathy Stamp Set and Worship & Praise Stamp Set from Stamp Simply.  Some machine stitching around the outer edge and a Seam Binding bow were the finishing touches.  I used the other half of my cut Strathmore A1 Watercolor Card to stamp a sentiment on the inside of my card.

You're sure to find the PERFECT color, size, texture, etc. cardstock when you shop at CutCardStock, and you'll never be disappointed with the quality of this paper.  It's absolutely amazing, and I'm just getting started.  I hope you'll be a part of my new adventure as we explore ALL the fabulous cardstocks available over at CutCardStock.  Thank you all so much for visiting me here today.

Blessings,

Karen

#Coffee Card Paper Layering

It's always so much FUN when I'm able to just create something to share in the challenges I love.  This card uses lots of neglected old products from a sweet Crate Paper line called Bundled Up.  I used a piece of repurposed cardboard for my base along with lots of old papers, chipboard, ephemera, stickers, etc. from this beloved older Crate Paper line.  I also love the warm homespun feel that machine stitching adds, so I incorporated that as well.  I know there's a lot going on here, so I'll try to mention everything I used.

Once I had all my papers in place and did my machine stitching, I die-cut the heart and hand-stitched it using some Solid Baker's Twine.  I also used this same Baker's Twine to add a double bow to the heart.  I stamped the background of the heart using Texture Tiles 9 Stamp Set and the coffee cups using Coffee Talk Stamp Set from Creative Worship.  The #coffee stamp is from Paper Sweeties.

The centers (wrappers) around the coffee cups were stamped using some of the Bundled Up pattern paper.  I also used 3-D Foam Tabs to raise up some of the images (coffee cups and heart).  Everything else is held down with my tape runner.  Just let me know if you have any questions about the other things I used on this crazy busy card.

Thank you very much for visiting me today.  I sincerely hope that you will stop by and visit my INSTAGRAM PAGE and FOLLOW me there.  It's been so difficult trying to get Followers there, but I'm working on it as best I can.

I'm playing along here:

Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenges - Challenge #52/April - I love to play along, and I also enjoy seeing all the awesome inspiration.

The Paper Funday Challenges - Challenge #86 - Entry #4 - Anything Goes/Optional: Dies/Punches - All the dies I used are listed above.  And as always, I used lots of paper layers.

A Cut Above Challenges - April - I used a heart stitching die-cut on my card.

Blessings,

Karen

Congratulations w/Stamp Simply

Some cards are just plain old FUN to make, and this was one of those cards.  I've been thinking about this particular stamp set for a few days now, so I finally decided to get it out and create something with it.  I love the texture of the books, the colors of the books, and how all the stamped images and sentiments in this awesome stamp and die set work together.  This card is a perfect example of how combining Stamp Simply stamps and dies with some of the other products available at Stamp Simply such as Embossing Folders, Lace or Silk Ribbon, it's always a great combination and all these products complement one another so well.

For this Congratulations Card, I used black and white cardstock and then a piece of patterned paper from the Beach Hut 6x6 Paper Pad by Craft Consortium to create my base.  On top of the patterned paper, I laid some pretty May Arts White Lace and two colors of 1/8" Silk Ribbon.  The books image and sentiment are found in the A Man of Knowledge Stamp Set and I cut the books and keys using the Man of Knowledge Dies.  After I had stamped the books, I used Tim Holtz Embossing Folder to add some textures to the books.  The books were hand painted with Tim Holtz Oxide Inks.

The sentiment, as I mentioned is also found in the A Man of Knowledge Stamp Set and I cut the sentiment using a Fishtail Banner Die.  I cut the keys and hung them around the sentiment banner.  I also raised up the images and sentiment banner using some 3-D Foam Tabs.

There's a STORE-WIDE SALE taking place this week through the end of next week and you can SAVE 15% OFF all items.  This is the perfect opportunity to pick up a few of the lovely Stamp Simply products you've had your eye on for a while.  Maybe the pretty Vintage Seed Packet Background or Vintage Christmas Background, maybe a Scripture Stamp Set, etc.  We hope you'll stop by Stamp Simply to take advantage of this fabulous SALE.

I'm sharing my card in the following challenges:

Can You Handle the Pressure Challenges - March Challenge - Anything Goes w/Embossing Folder/Optional Twist: For Kids - For this card, I used a Linen Embossing Folder on my books to give them the texture, look and feel of real books.

The Paper Funday Challenges - Challenge #86 - Anything Goes w/Optional: Die Cuts/Punches - I used lots of paper layers and some fun die-cuts as well.

Inspiration Station Challenge Blog - Challenge #84/April - In this inspiration photo, I was trying to copy the green shabby wooden frame at the top.

Blessings,

Karen