Layered Candles w/CutCardStock

It's been a real gamechanger for me since I discovered the AWESOME quality cardstocks from CutCardStock.  The weight and thickness of this wonderful cardstock make such a difference in the overall quality and look of all my cards.  When you hold these cardstocks in your hands, you can feel the rich quality and see the vibrant colors.  CutCardStock has SO many wonderful cardstock choices from which to choose.  Here's a look at what I created to share with you today.

This card uses Cougar White Cardstock for the base, top layer, sentiment strip and candle wicks.  The second layer and some of the candles were cut with DCS Plum Cardstock.  The other colors used to cut these darling candles include DCS Raspberry Ice Cardstock, Pop Tone Pink Lemonade, Lessebo Salt Water Blue, Pop Tone Snow Cone, Pop Tone Grapesicle, DCS Orange Zest, and Astrobright Solar Yellow Cardstock.  They're all so pretty together.

The sentiment I used is from Stamp Simply Clear Stamps, as is the Fishtail Banner Die on which it's stamped using a small piece of the wonderful Cougar White Cardstock.  The background piece was cut from it as well using the Dot Dash Nested Rectangle Dies from Brass & Bliss Co.  Those darling Layered Candle Dies are also from Brass & Bliss Co.  These quality cardstocks really make them shine.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  The next time you're in the market for some really amazing high-qulaity cardstocks, just head on over to CutCardStock to see what you're missing out on.  You really will LOVE the difference these cardstocks will make in your crafting.  Have a wonderfully creative week, everyone.

I'm sharing my card here:

The Paper Funday Challenge Blog - Anything Goes - Entry #3

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - ANYTHING GOES

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - LOTS OF LAYERS

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

Cross Stitching on CutCardStock

There are so many fun and creative ways to use cardstock.  I've loved doing cross-stitching ever since I was a little girl when, at about the age of 10, my Aunt Betty taught me how to hand stitch.  But it wasn't until fairly recently that I learned I can actually cross-stitch on cardstock.  That's right.  You can cross-stitch on cardstock the same way you'd do it on a piece of Aida cloth.  And some of the gorgeous Linen Cardstocks available at CutCardStock are so rich and filled with amazing texture that you'd have a hard time knowing that it's cardstock.  There are so many great high-quality cardstocks to help you expand your creativity, and that's exactly what happened with the card I'm sharing here with you today.

I used a piece of the lovely Sand Castle Tan Cardstock and a really cool die-cut called Stitchable Pinking Rectangle Die from Waffle Flower Stamps to cut this gorgeous piece of Sand Castle Tan Cardstock, and then I cross-stitched my cute little penguin onto the paper.  This cardstock is thick and hefty giving it the girth you need to stitch on it while still looking like paper.  Have I mentioned all the gorgeous colors 🌈of cardstock they carry at CutCardStock?  I'm not joking when I say that you can find the perfect color(s) to match all your projects, and you'll LOVE the prices and quality.  We all need our go-to cardstock company, and I'd suggest that you look no further than CutCardStock.

I used a Jelly Bean Green A2 Folded Card as my card base and then I attached another piece of the Sand Castle Tan Cardstock that I inked on the edges with inks.  The cross-stitched image was created by using a free pattern I found on Pinterest.  I had to run to WalMart twice to pick up (first black and then white) more DMC floss because I didn't plan ahead.  lol  I won't make that mistake again.  I put together my card by attaching the inked piece of Sand Castle Tan Cardstock, then the cross-stitched piece of Sand Castle Tan Cardstock.  The stamped sentiment is from Paper Sweeties, and it's stamped on a banner cut using the Fishtail Banner Dies from Stamp Simply.  My finishing touches included a Burgundy Wrinkle Ribbon bow and a few little pearl accents.

Thank you again for stopping by to take a peek at my project today.  It's always a real treat to have you visit me and leave your thoughts.  It lets me know that you were here and also helps me to know what you're thinking.  I need new and creative ideas for exciting ways to showcase all these fabulous cardstocks, so please feel free to chime in if there's a project you'd like to see me attempt.  One thing I know for sure is that CutCardStock will always the perfect cardstocks for every project.  Have a great week, everyone.

I'm playing along here:

The Paper Funday Challenges: March Challenge #85 - Anything Goes/Option Fur or Feathers - I guess I'm going with Anything Goes because I'm not sure that penguins have either fur or feathers.  lol

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "A Bit of Green" - I have a green card base and some additional green in my stitching.

Blessings,

Karen