Hi there, crafty friends! I'm excited to be over on the Pinkfresh Studio's YouTube Channel today showing a couple of different ways to create cards that look like you've spent a ton of time, but are actually quick and simple to put together! Check out my video showing in detail, how I created each of these looks here:

I've used the Hello With A Bouquet die for each of these methods to show how easy it is to stretch your supplies and create several different looks with the same product. That's so important for me, because I want to be sure that I can use a stamp or die set over and over again, and this die is the perfect example. 

I hope that you've enjoyed the video and learning a bit about how you can create some different looks with just one die. All of the supplies are listed below and I will see you again soon!

Hi there! Thank you so much for joining us on our collaboration blog hop with Hero Arts and Pinkfresh Studio today! I'm overjoyed to be participating in this celebration of our community with this gorgeous stamp set designed by Pinkfresh Studio including lettering by design team member Caly Person. (Just want to give a little WOO for her, here! Great job, Caly)

If you're like me, you're more of a visual learner/inspiration getter (it's totally a word) I've created this video tutorial showing how I created two looks using this one stamp set. Check it out at my youtube channel linked here below: 

Giveaway information: Comment on each hop along the way for your chance to win one of three prizes! One commenter will win the You Make A Difference stamp set that we're all working with today, one will win $25 to Hero Arts and one commenter will win $25 to Pinkfresh Studio! There are lots of chances and stops along the way, so be sure to leave a quick comment before you continue on.

For my first card today, I decided to do a quick no-line coloring technique with fadeout ink and colored pencils. The lines to this stamp set are thin and sketch-like which makes it the perfect set for this technique. I stamped the floral image with my MISI using fadeout ink and simply traced all of the lines with very sharp colored pencils. I wasn't too worried about being exact because I wanted the end result to look like I sketched it myself, so imperfections didn't bother me this time around. Finally, I embossed the sentiment with white Hero Arts embossing powder onto a black piece of card stock and  used my wire trimmer to create several strips which I adhered to the center of the floral image with foam tape. I finished it all off with some Pinkfresh jewels and adhered it to an A2 sized card base. 

My next card uses the set in an understated way. I used alcohol inks to create a border that runs from the bottom right all the way up the right side of my card front. I then selectively stamped just that portion of the stamp (if you're wondering how I did that, check out my video above!) in versa mark ink and heat embossed the image with a sparkly gold embossing powder.

I used the sentiment "I'm your biggest fan" from the set, and stamped it in STAZ ON black ink to be sure that it would leave a good impression on the slick alcohol ink card stock. I finished it off with some more Pinkfresh jewels and adhered it to a yellow A2 sized card base. 

I hope that you've enjoyed the inspiration on my stop today! As always you can find all of the products that I used today linked below. Your next stop in the always amazing Caly Person and I know you are just going to LOVE her examples. You can find the full hop list just below the supply list. I'll see you again soon!

Hello, makers! I'm so glad you could stop by today for another 10 Cards 1 Kit video featuring the Spellbinders Card Making Kit for August 2019. As always, I've attached my newest video here so you can see how I created all these cards using just the products and add ons in the kit!

This month's box is named Hang With Me, and it's adorned with some of the cutest sloths you ever did see. I was able to create 10 individual, beautiful cards easily by using the contents of the kit. Everything is cohesive without being too match-y and compliments one another perfectly. 

Here are the cards I created featuring the sloths in the kit, including the die set that creates the sloth which is included in the kit! 

Here are the more simple designs I created from the kit. Sometimes a clean white base is what you really need.

FInally, here are the remaining designs from my video. I love how quickly these beautiful cards come together using the elements of the kit.

Thank you, again, for stopping by today! I hope that you've enjoyed seeing the contents of the kit and maybe some inspiration on how you can use yours! You'll find links to the kits and other products used below. See you soon!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SPELLBINDERS CLUB KITS, CLICK HERE!

Oh Happy Day, parents! The first day of school is on the horizon. Don't get me wrong, I have loved spending time with my daughter this summer but I am more than ready to get at least a little me-time back. Now to figure out what to do with my two year old...

Anyway, the August Large Die Of The Month from Spellbinders is perfect for back to school cards for teachers and students alike. I know my daughter will get a kick out of this working clipboard in her lunch on the first day of school. Check out all the details and how to create this super fun card at my video here:

I hope that you've enjoyed learning about the large die of the month for August! I'd love to see your creations. Don't forget to #neverstopcreating when posting to Instagram. Thanks so much for stopping by. I'll see you again soon!

Hi, my friends! Thanks so much for joining me today. We're having a little celebration for the newest release from The Stamp Market over on Instagram. Caly Person, Carly Teeminner and myself have teamed up and each created projects focusing on the brand new Hand-Painted Garden bundle. The stamps layer in such a way that creates a real painted look to the images and gives such a beautiful arts-y look to a project.

I decided to pair mine with the new Friendship stamp set. This set has large words and sentiments in varying scripts that can really add a focal point to your card. I went with the large "Hi" word from the set and decided to ink it up in a metallic gold ink to add some shine. Since this would take up a big portion of my card, I knew I'd use the florals to frame the word and compliment it, rather than take it over.

I used three flower images from the set and layered them each a little differently. For the center flower, I used a rosy pink color for the base and added only the final layer with the same metallic gold ink that I used for the "Hi" stamp. For the yellow flower, I used only 3 layers and omitted the final layers to create a more abstract image, and decided to use all layers for the smallest, purple flower in my bouquet. My favorite image from the set may be that small blooming branch. I just love the way it comes together and creates a detailed piece that compliments the other images perfectly. Finally, I added some of the leaves in, deciding to only stamp the base layer for many of them. To finish it off, I added some of the new Clear Droplets from The Stamp Market. I think it give such fresh look complimenting the flowers. 

The great thing about this set is that you can layer it how you see fit. If you're looking for a more detailed look, you can use all of the layers, but if you're looking for a simpler more abstract image, using only some of the layers works perfectly. 

Thank you so much for stopping by! Be sure to check out the hop by clicking here ---> https://www.instagram.com/p/B0yVsvBAaQY/?igshid=1fycahzrnj1l2

As always you can find the supplies used today listed below. See you soon!

Supplies Used:

Hey, there! Thank you so much for coming by my stop on the Altenew Bellflower Build-A-Flower hop. I know you've already seen lots of inspiration but we're not through just yet! I've created something fun today using a decoupage die cutting technique. Check it out here in my video:

GIVEAWAY DETAILS: To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog for a chance to win.We’ll also draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list below. All winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 8/10/2019.

It's such a fun technique and a great way to switch up how you utilize your layering stamps. In case you missed it in the video, here's the full view of my decoupage card.

To show the simple beauty of this layer set, I also created a very clean card inspired by a piece of art I saw featuring a Bellflower. 

To create the curve of the stem, I simply used my MISTI stamping tool and curved the stamp itself on the door of the MISTI. I also added a few leaves from the Basic Blooms stamp set to help create more interest to the composition of the card.

Don't forget to continue hopping along, making sure to comment on each stop for your chance to win the prizes mentioned above! Your next stop on the hop is my good friend Jenny Colacicco. I just know her projects are going to WOW you!

DID YOU KNOW?! Altenew has a Build-A-Flower subscription plan. This ensures your spot for the newest Build-A-Flower each month. Check out the details and sign up here: https://altenew.com/products/build-a-flower-monthly-subscription

You can find the full hop list just beneath the product supply links. Thank you so much for stopping by! I'll see you again very soon!

Hey there! Thanks so much for stopping by. I couldn't help myself when The Stamp Market released their new blending brushes. I love that they're so affordable and the sleek look of the white brushes, but what's more is they blend like a dream. The bristles are soft and not too condensed allowing for an effortless blend that looks beautiful each time. I've got a video with a few different techniques to try with your new brushes! Check that out here:

I decided to create a few heart shaped note cards using the Sorry stamp and die set in conjunction with these blending practices. I love how effortless creating this fun purple ombre look was.

I also created this galaxy heart which can sometimes be a little intimidating. The smallest of the three brushes really helps to create seamless blends of the black around the pops of color to get a nice contrast without the black being too overwhelming.

Finally, I used some of The Stamp Market's patterned paper as inspiration for this next blend. I kept in light and simple, and included the stamp "Sorry" over the top of the blend embossed in white to match the outer edge of the heart.

I hope that you've enjoyed learning a bit about how I created these blends with the new blending brushes from The Stamp Market. I hope you'll check them out at the link below, and if you're interested in any of the products used today you can also find those links below. 

I'll see you again soon!