Hello w/Poppystamps

As my journey continues, I'm sharing my second card for Poppystamps since joining their Design Team.  I'm having so much fun using these fabulous intricate die-cuts carried at Poppystamps.  Each time I open a new set, I fall more and more in love with the small details in each one.  These background die, once again, called to me and asked me to do some hand-stitching on the card.  Of course, I had to oblige and answer this call by pulling out my DMC floss to add some extra colors and textures, of course.

I started with Natural White Cardstock and Pink Cardstock that I layered together.  The top layer was cut using the lovely Fine Eyelet Frame Dies.  This sweet set contains six different frame sizes.  The one I used on this card is the largest of the six sizes.  I stitched the edges with coordinating DMC flosses for added color and texture, splattered the background with acrylic paints, and added a few sequins.

I used the lovely Nordic Cozy Tea Cup Dies for that super sweet tea cup.  All those lovely intricate details in the tea cup give this card so much color, texture, and detail in each part.  Even the steam is cute, and I added some ultra-fine glitter to that.  The sweet little butterflies I used are found in the Nordic Cheery Butterflies.  They're the perfect size to rest sweetly on the tea cup.

I'm also sharing this card on the Poppystamps Blog, Poppystamps IG, my own IG Page, and the Poppystamps Facebook Inspiration Page.  Yes, there's always plenty of fabulous inspiration out there to help you find creative ways to use the amazing dies found at Poppystamps.  I know that I'm sure having a lot of FUN creating with them.  I hope that I inspire you to stop by and take a peek....maybe to even treat yourself.

Thanks so much for visiting me here today.  It means more than you can possibly know.  And, as I work towards growing my IG Page, those visits become even more meaningful.  It's not easy growing my Following, but I'm getting there slowly but surely; and I appreciate you so much for Following my journey.  Happy crafting.

Blessings,

Karen

Fadoodles Blooms Stitching w/Whimsy Stamps

From the second I laid eyes on the CUTE Fadoodles Blooms Stamp Set from Whimsy Stamps, I knew I wanted to use it as a stitching stamp.  Now, the Fadoodles Blooms Stamp Set isn't actually a stitching set by design, but that's how I chose to use it.  The crisp lines were just a perfect outline for doing some hand stitching.

I used ivory cardstock and a dusty rose cardstock for my card base.  Using the scalloped outer edge from the largest die in the Mix & Match Scalloped Rectangle Frames Dies, I cut the dusty rose piece. I used the Fadoodles Blooms Stamp Set to stamp the larger sized and various sizes of individual flower stamps from this set to stamp the floral background in black ink.

I stamped the flowers and sentiment from the Fadoodles Blooms Stamp Set onto Aida cloth.  I then hand stitched the flowers using DMC floss in various colors.  The sentiment I stamped in the upper right-hand corner is also found in the Fadoodles Blooms Stamp Set.  I debated trying to stitch the sentiment as well but chose not to do so this time.  I will definitely be trying that sentiment stitching on my next card using this set to see if that works.  What a FUN and versatile stamp set.  That's what I love so much about Whimsy Stamps.

A piece of dusty rose seam binding was the finishing touch on this card.  There's no end to the creative possibilities that await you when you use products from Whimsy Stamps.  Try some hand-stitching, some inking, a new technique, something fun and different; and let Whimsy Stamps help you spark your creativity.  You can find LOTS of great Whimsy Stamps inspiration on the Whimsy Stamps Blog and on all the FAB social media.  Thanks for visiting me again today.

Blessings,
Karen