Stampin' In Alaska

  Happy Friday!  I'm sharing a cozy design featuring the adorable House Mouse Designs Hot Cocoa Day.  Sadly, it appears that this set has been discontinued.  I love how the little mice are gazing out the window with their cup of coffee/cocoa on a snowy day. The image was colored with Prismacolor pencils and Copic Markers then die cut with Unity Stamp Nested Arch Dies . I layered the image and sentiment onto a snowflake embossed panel.  The glittery string of lights is a sticker from Hobby Lobby. I'm also excited to join the Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop again this year!  It's been a few years since I have participated, and I always appreciate all of the coordination and work that Amy and her team put into the event. I would like to share my card with the following: HMFMC #477:  AG or Cozy Comforts Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Bling it On! We Love Stamping: November - AG or Christmas Critters

  Today I'm sharing another fun superhero card featuring Capes & Courage from Pajama Crafter Stamps.  This set is great for so many different occasions... birthday, encouragement or even congratulations to the hero in your life! The Process This colorful superhero design features two of the images from the Capes & Courage Stamp Set.  The sweet, costumed kids were colored with Copic markers and die cut then layered with paper from my stash.  The primary color design reminded me of Marvel comics.  The Finishing Touches Continuing with the superhero theme glittery stars and die cuts were adhered randomly.  A thin border of embossed stars is peeking on the edge as well.  Lastly, c oordinating sentiments from the Capes & Courage stamp set complete the card. Pajama Crafter Stamps Products Used: Capes & Courage Stamp Set Additional Supplies Used: Copic Markers Star Stickers Embossing folder Nesting Dies Glitter Glue If today's project inspires...

  Get ready for a week filled with some of the most-loved products from Pajama Crafter Stamps! For Fall for Our Favorites Week, we’re focusing on projects featuring PCS best sellers and customer-favorite products. Be sure to check out all the inspiration from the Pajama Crafter Stamps Design Team for all of the product favorites and creative ideas! The Process This colorful superhero design features an image from the Capes & Courage Stamp Set.  He was colored with Copic markers and layered with a fun die cut and paper from my stash.  A starry embossed panel highlights the superhero cape. The Finishing Touches Continuing with the superhero theme glittery stars and die cuts were adhered randomly.   A coordinating sentiment from the Capes & Courage stamp set complete the card. Pajama Crafter Stamps Products Used: Capes & Courage Stamp Set Additional Supplies Used: Copic Markers Star Stickers Embossing folder Nesting Dies Glitter Glue If today's project ...

  Are you ready for Fall weather?  This cute fox image was included with the August new release Christmas Peeks stamp set.  Today I'm repurposing this set for a Fall Birthday card. Getting Started I began by trimming the Pebble Beach card stock A4 base panel to create my scene.  The front panel has been dry embossed with a leaf folder from my stash then distressed with inks and paint. A glitter tape was applied to the edge.  Plaid designer paper was adhered to the inside of the card. Stamp and Fussy Cut The fox image was stamped onto X-Press It card stock and colored with Copic markers.  It was fussy cut and the greenery trimmed so that the fox could be seen "peeking" around the edge of the card.  I chose to pair the fox with Fall colors and thought it would be adorable as a Happy Birthday card!   Creative Takeaway To finish the card a few enamel dots from my stash and coordinating sentiment were added.  Stretch your stash - take a look ...

  Amy Tsuruta hosts a monthly challenge to use our woodblock stamps.  I look forward to playing along each month as it gives me an "excuse" to look through my stash of older stamps.  This month I was in need of an Anniversary card for my cousin and her husband.  This woodblock image from Stampendous (2011) Beachfront Boat worked perfectly.  I've had this one for a while and I believe it was purchased at JoAnne's when they sold the Stampendous line of stamps. The image was stamped onto an ink smooshed (left over ink) page then cut out and layered with black card stock.  A few embossed lines were applied with my cutting board and a sentiment from Unity Stamp Company.  A coordinating border of Stampin' Up! Perfect Plum card stock finishes the card.  My clean and simple design will be going in the mail this week! I would like to share my card with the following: Woodblock Wednesday Challenge: May Anything Goes with Woodblock stamps Simon Says Stamp ...

  I hope everyone has enjoyed a relaxing Memorial Day weekend.  Thank you to all who have served or with family that are in the military.   I'm pulling out an older wood block stamp from Cornish Heritage Farms.  CHF had the licensing for the Elvis Presley stamp series in the 1990's.  Sadly, they are no longer in business.  One of so many family owned stamp companies have closed for personal or business reasons over the years. The image was stamped with Versa Clair Nocturne ink then die cut with Spellbinder Wonky Rectangles.  Panels have been matted with Stampin' Up! Taken with Teal cardstock and embellished with SU blue gems.  The base panel was embossed with a Cuttlebug numbers folder.  A gelli print panel from my stash adds to the 70's vibe.  A birthday tab from MemoryboxCo finishes the card. I would like to share my card with the following: Time Out Challenge:  #313 Playing Music Allsorts Challenge: #850 Anything Goes Paper ...

  Good morning!  I'm sharing a group of monochromatic designs that will be going out to the Send Senior Citizens Love card drive hosted by Splitcoast Stampers .   I was touched after reading Ashley Lynch's story and how she began the program during the pandemic and lockdown of so many nursing homes.  She began sending notes of encouragement personally which is now a nationwide mission. This group of cards began with my large stack of paper scraps.  All papers are from Stampin' Up! Flirty Flamingo and Peach Parfait. The word dies are Spellbinder  Hello Smile.  Cuttlebug embossing folders were used for the base panel.  A little thread and gems from my stash finish the cards. I would like to share my cards with the following: Allsorts Challenge:  #849 Monochromatic Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Use Craft Dies Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes PIP #2619 Anything Goes

  Unity Stamp Company is hosting a fun color challenge this month on their Show & Tell FB Group .  My card features the Unity Full or Surprises set and papers from American Crafts Everyday paper pad. Copic markers and Stickles were used for the silly bird. The base panel was dry embossed with Cuttlebug dots.  I finished the A2 size card with baker's twine, rhinestones and a coordinating sentiment from the set. I would like to share my card with the following: We Love Stamping Challenge:  All Creatures Great & Small PIP Challenge:   #2618 Anything Goes Stamping Sensations:  May - Cute Creatures Lil Patch of Crafty Friends:  #227 Anything Goes

  I'm joining this week's sketch challenge at My Favorite Things .  I colored a few farm critters from one of my favorite MFT sets The Whole Herd.  The images were colored with Tombow markers and die cut.  An embossed chicken wire panel is the base for my farm scene.  A few enamel dots and sentiment from the same set finish the card. I would like to share my card with the following: My Favorite Things Sketch Challenge #6 Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Happy Birthday Paper Funday:   Challenge #75 Things that start with "B"  - Birthday Gem of A Craft Challenge:   #4 Anything Goes

The Paper Shelter Challenge is now Anything Goes with a weekly optional twist.  My card features the adorable Vintage Seamstress pre-colored image and the option of a bow. I started with a measuring tape embossed panel.  The image was die cut and layered onto several circle dies from my stash which I embossed with different folders.  I found a piece of yummy coordinating ribbon in my stash as well.  The card was finished with enamel dots and a sentiment from Hero Arts. I would like to share my card with the following: The Paper Shelter Challenge #627 Anything Goes - Option Buttons and/or Bows Crafts Galore Encore Challenge:  #133 Anything Goes  Lil Patch of Crafty Friends:  #249 Anything Goes Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes   

  I'm playing along with the current challenge at Art Impressions - Monochromatic .  My card features the adorable Frog Set .  The image was colored with Copic Markers.  I went through my paper scraps and die cut several circles from coordinating papers.  An easy sketch with the circles randomly randomed onto an embossed panel. The sentiments with this set are so fun.  I've included another as an inside sentiment:  "I've been toad you're having a birthday!" I would like to share my card with the following: Art Impressions Challenge:  #395 Monochromatic PIP Challenge:  #2503 Anything Goes Lil Patch of Crafty Friends:  Anything Goes Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Funny/Punny Allsorts Challenge:  #815 Close to Nature  

  Sharing a fun Christmas card featuring All Dressed Up digital stamp Penguin Fun .  The image was colored with Copic Markers.  Stickles and puff paint were applied to the snow and pompoms. The finished image was layered onto a snowflake embossed panel and finished with a white organza ribbon from Amuse. I would like to share my card with the following: All Dressed Up Challenge #158 Anything Goes Allsorts Challenge:  Week #811 Mostly White Stamping Sensations Challenge:  Winter  We Love Stamping Challenge:  Winter

  We have a new Anything Goes challenge up over on the Word Art Wednesday blog.  Our sponsor is Altenew, who are giving a generous gift of a $25 voucher to their store. My card features a floral set from Altenew called Paint-A-Flower: Spider Mums .  The floral image is huge and the detail is fabulous.  The image was stamped onto water color paper then colored with Altenew's  Watercolor Essential 12 Pan set . This week's free Word Art Scripture is available for your use.  The challenge is always anything goes with a family friendly theme.  You can enter up to 5 times each week.  We are always excited to see your creations!    

  There is still time to join the March challenge at Beccy's Place .  It's always Anything Goes with one of Beccy's digital or clear stamps.  Beccy also provides an adorable freebie each month which can be used, but is not required. I love Beccy's critters and the new March digital set Flockstar was a must-have!  This set includes four adorable flamingos and five coordinating sentiments.  Both pre-colored and B&W images are included in the set.   Beccy has the most beautiful pre-colored images!  I have merged three of the flamingos and layered a coordinating sentiment using Microsoft Word for my card. I chose to use the BINGO card options of Emboss, Digital Image and Stitches.  The base panel is an inked tropical leaf emboss folder that I purchased at Michael's years ago.  The image panel was die cut with a wonky stitched die.  A few pink gems finish the card. Be sure to check out all of the fun digital images in Beccy's online...

  I'm sharing a fun Thank You card at All Dressed Up.  My card features the adorable Dog Walker digital image.  The image was printed onto X-Press It card stock and colored with alcohol markers. An embossed base panel and papers from my stash frame the sweet dog walker. I would like to share my card with the following: All Dressed Up Challenge #142 Anything Goes PIP Challenge #2328 Anything Goes    Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #210 Anything Goes Allsorts Challenge:  Week 737 Anything Goes or Moodboard

  The current challenge at Art Impressions is embossing - dry or wet.  My card features a set from the AI Laugh Lines called Never Too Old Laugh Lines .  I love Bonnie's people images... you can almost hear this sassy lady saying "Happy 29th Birthday... from your 110lb friend!"  The image was stamped onto X-press It card stock and embossed with clear embossing powder.  The embossed image was colored with alcohol markers and fussy cut. The image was adhered with foam tape to a dry embossed page using a Cuttlebug numbers emboss folder.  She has been framed with a Stylish Rectangle Trio die cut from Memory Box.  I finished the card simply with a sentiment from the same set. I would like to share my card with the following: Art Impressions Challenge #354 Embossing Simon Says Stamp Monday:  Pick A number  Time Out Challenges:  #241 Funny Polkadoodles Cardmaking Challenge:  Week 24 Anything Goes   

  I'm playing along with this week's sketch challenge.  My card features the adorable MFT Birdie Brown Sittin' Pretty and PI - All Occasion Sentiments sets. My card started with a Tim Holtz embossing folder.  The door image was layered onto a mixed media tag that I received with an order.  A coordinating sentiment from the PI set finishes the card. I would like to share my card with the following: My Favorite Things Sketch Challenge #640 Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge:  Add Texture   PIP Anything Goes Challenge #2313   Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:  Happy Birthday 

  I'm playing along with the current sketch and color challenges at My Favorite Things.  This week's sketch is so versatile.  I pulled out a couple of MFT dies - Prayers and Mix & Match Banners.  I also included a sentiment from PI - All Occasion Sentiments. The challenge colors are included with papers from the MFT Positively Peppy paper pad. I pulled out a Cuttlebug embossing folder for the base panel of my card. I would like to share my card with the following: My Favorite Things Challenge:  Sketch #574 My Favorite Things: Color Challenge #180 Word Art Wednesday Challenge:  #523 - 524 Anything Goes  

  I'm joining the current challenge at Beccy's Place with a Get Well card featuring the August Peony freebie image.  I've also taken the optional Flip-A-Coin Challenge this month and included embossing. I love how quickly this came together with the pre-colored image.  Several scraps from American Crafts Dear Lizzy Neapolitan pad were layered onto an embossed panel using the Paper Studio.  A few Hero Arts gems finish the card. I would like to share my card with the following: Beccy's Place Digital Challenge August Flip-A-Coin Challenge  Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Add A Sentiment Word Art Wednesday:  Wk #505 - 506 Anything Goes Simon Says Stamp Monday:  Dry Embossing Crafts Galore Encore Challenge:  #90 August Anything Goes  Path of Positivity Challenge:  #93 Anything Goes Optional Twist Enjoy Nature