Hello Fall w/Stamp Simply

Hello, sweet friends.  Thanks for taking the time to stop by and visit me today.  I'm sharing a sweet little folio that I created using several lovely products from Stamp Simply.  The extra good news is that many of the products I used on this project are ON SALE this week at Stamp Simply.  That's right.  You can SAVE on the Boho Fall Leaves Stamp Set, the Boho Pumpkins Stamp Set and the coordinating die-cuts from this lovely Autumn collection.  I just love the font of all the sweet sentiments found in these gorgeous sets.

For the base of this folio, I used a larger piece of scrap paper (8x10 I believe).  I scored it down the middle to create a center fold folio.  Then, you simply flip up the patterned paper to the inside creating the pockets.  I used some Carta Bella patterned papers (retired), but you could use any papers you may have on hand.  I also attached some pretty Ivory Lace on the border as well.  I colored the leaves, splattered them with paint, and I cut them using the Boho Fall Leaves Dies.

The lovely leaves with acorns and branch as well as the sentiments are found in the Boho Fall Leaves Stamp Set.  I cut the sentiment using a Fishtail Banner Die.  Isn't that font awesome?  This stamp set has so many great words that I decided to use them ALL to create the bookmark that's tucked inside.  I used various colors of ink to stamp all the words in this set and the Boho Pumpkins Stamp Set.

The metal tag and rusty safety pin are from Tim Holtz.  The bookmark is tied at the top with some burlap from the Burlap String Sampler.  Creating a folio is a quick and easy gift where you can tuck in some tags, bookmarks, a gift card or a hand-written note.  It's always easy and FUN when you create with Stamp Simply.  Don't forget to check out tis week's SALE on these wonderful items.  Thanks so much for visiting.

Blessings,

Karen

Boho Pumpkins w/Stamp Simply

The weather is finally cooling off here in the deserts of Nevada, and Autumn is in the air.  I know that back home in Minnesota, the leaves are changing colors, and the football games are starting at Public School Stadiums near where I grew up.  Lucky for me, I'll be taking a trip to visit Mom and Dad next month so that I can experience some of my favorite season in Minnesota.  And being with Mom and Dad is always a blessing.  The card I'm sharing today uses stamps, dies and products from Stamp Simply to help me celebrate some of the wonderful elements of Autumn.

I started with basic black cardstock that I layered with cream cardstock.  On the cream cardstock, I stamped the words found in the Boho Pumpkins Stamp Set.  I sprayed that piece with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist.  I machine stitched my papers together.  This includes the piece of patterned paper/journalling square found in the Welcome Autumn Carta Bella 6x6 Paper Pad.

Finally, I stamped the pumpkin image in Ground Espresso Oxide Ink and painted it with oxide inks once again using the fabulous Boho Pumpkins Stamp Set.  I cut this image using the coordinating Boho Pumpkins Dies.  A few small sequins were the finishing touch on my card.  There's also another (Give Thanks) sentiment inside my card.

For the inside of my card, I used the Vintage Seed Packet Stamp to create the background, and I cut my Give Thanks sentiment using a Fishtail Banner Die.  I wasn't sure if I'd get the inside completed and photographed in time to share today.  I had to use the pumpkin image from the outside, and I placed it on the inside so that I could get the photo today.  I still have to restamp and add an additional set of pumpkins using the Boho Pumpkins Stamp Set.  But I don't mind, I love using these sweet stamps.

You can find lots of great inspiration on the new Stamp Simply Blog, and lots of great specials and up-to-date information.  Thanks so much for visiting me here today, and please be sure to also visit and Follow my Instagram Page.  I'll always return the favor.  I really appreciate you and look forward to seeing you out there in social media land.  Until then, happy crafting.

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

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Anything Goes" - Sponsored by the awesome Gina K Designs

The Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge Blog - September: Anything Goes w/Birch Press Designs - I used several die-cuts on this card; both on the front of my card as well as on the inside.  They are all listed and linked above.

Cut It Up Challenges - Challenge #339 - It Looks Like Fall - All the dies I used on my card are listed and linked above.

Blessings,

Karen

Grown With Love 💖Stamp Simply

If you love stamping and creating beautiful cards, you'll absolutely LOVE the products you find at Stamp Simply Clear Stamps.  No matter what possible message you wish to express, what season, occasion, or style you're looking for; chances are very good that Stamp Simply will have what you need.  Letting others know how much you care is so important.  We can do that through our card-making, and Stamp Simply wants to help.  This fun Autumn card blends together a few of my favorite Fall products from Stamp Simply.

I used black cardstock for the base, and I layered that with patterned papers from the Craft Consortium's Bright Blooms 6x6 Paper Pad (green gingham) and Carta Bella's Welcome Autumn 6x6 Paper Pad (pink polka dot).  I machine stitched a straight stitched around the edges of my card for added texture (until my bobbin ran out...lol).  Next, I stamped the background using white ink and the very cool Vintage Seed Packet Background Stamp.  The sentiment at the bottom of my card is also found in the Vintage Seed Packet Background Stamp Set.  That alone is pretty.......but there's more.

I used the Vintage Ovals & Twigs Dies to cut out the center of the Seed Packet image, and that's where you get another peek at the pink patterned paper.  Next, I stamped the gorgeous pumpkins using the fabulous Boho Pumpkins Stamp Set.  I watercolored the pumpkins using some oxide inks, water and a small paint brush.  I cut out the focal image and sprigs using the coordinating Boho Pumpkins Dies.  I absolutely LOVE how these products complement one another, and just how easy they make it to create a really cool design.

Thanks so much for visiting me here today.  You can also see my card over on my Instagram Page where I really hope that you'll Follow me.  You can find lots of great inspiration on the new Stamp Simply Blog and LOTS of great shopping at Stamp Simply.  I appreciate your visits...always.

I'm sharing this fun Autumn card in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - STITCH IT Up - I used my sewing machine to add some stitches around the edges of this fun card.  As I mentioned above, my bobbin ran out before I could finish; and I was too lazy to reload it.  lol (honesty💗)

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - Challenge #2534 - Anything Goes sponsored by Lawn Fawn

The Paper Funday Challenges - Anything Goes Challenge #79 - w/Optional Four-Legged Friends

A Cut Above Challenge - August: Anything Goes with Dies - I used several dies on this card as outlined above.

Blessings,

Karen

Hello Pumpkin w/Stamp Simply

Hurray!  The New Release continues at Stamp Simply with this gorgeous Boho Pumpkins Stamp Set just in time for Autumn.  So many lovely sentiments are found in this delightful new set to compliment these beautiful pumpkins.  Stamp Simply always offers up such amazing stamps, dies and products to help you very SIMPLY to stamp beautiful cards.

I layered black and blue cardstock and then a piece of woodgrain paper from the Craft Consortium Wood Textures 6x6 Paper Pad.  I repeated this layering with a blue gingham from the Carta Bella Winter Market 6x6 Paper Pad.  The third square is simply white cardstock which I used to stamp the sweet sentiment HELLO PUMPKIN from the new Boho Pumpkins Stamp Set.

I stamped the gorgeous pumpkins using the new Boho Fall Pumpkins Stamp Set and I colored them (yes, blue) with my Copics.  I cut the image with the new Boho Fall Pumpkins Dies and raised up the image with 3-D Foam Tabs.  Some bundled strings are scattered about the many layers of paper.  I also stamped (hugs) a tiny white tag using the Seasonal Wreaths Spring/Summer Stamp Set and tucked it in place with some pretty stick pins.

Be sure to check out all the fabulous inspiration using the new Boho Pumpkins Stamp Set and coordinating Boho Pumpkins Steel Dies as well as all the New Release items and hundreds of other fabulous products you'll find at Stamp Simply.  Thanks so much for visiting me today, and please stop by again soon.  I always appreciate your visits and comments.

Blessings,

Karen