Posted on Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Fresh Pine Cut Hoop Card

with A Jillian Vance Design

Hello everyone… I am back on the second day of 2018, with a Fresh Pine Cup Hoop card inspired by some hoop wreath I saw on Pinterest.

On my card today I used A Jillian Vance Design die sets and stamp set. Please visit A Jillian Vance Design Blog today to see the full details and how I created this card.

THANK YOU so much for stopping by today. Have a fabulous crafty day!

A Jillian Vance Design products used:

Other products used:

Heavy weight white cardstock (PaperStudio)
Natural colors heavy weight cardstock (PaperStudio)
Brown Neenah cardstock
Dark Green Darice Premium cardstock
Metallic Cardstock
Red/Cream Ribbon
Rhubarb Memento DewDrop Ink
3D fun foam
Dries Clear Liquid Adhesive
Permanent Adhesive Runner

I play along at:

Challenge Weeks #314-#315

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Posted on Monday, January 1, 2018

Your Smile Lights Up The World

CUTplorations January Challenge

Hello every one… HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Another year has gone by and here we are today stepping into the new year of 2018. Our hope and prayer for you all thatThe Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life. The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever (Psalms 121:7-8).

Kicking of this new year, here’s the first new challenge inspiration for CUTplorations January Challenge. Isn’t this snowy scene beautiful?

Here’s my take on this month challenge. I create a CAS Mixed Media card inspired by the sky and snow:

The background I created by adding the Distress inks (Mustard Seed, Seedless Preserve, Black Soot, Faded Jeans, Dusty Concord) on a white cardstock using sponge applicator, then I sprayed with water and dabbed it off with paper towel. Then I added some white acrylic paint splatters with fan watercolor brush. I used craft heater to dry the panel and then I cut it with the largest die from Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies.

I stamped three of the houses from Houses stamp set by The Bee’s Knees with Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad, then I fussy cut them one by one. Then I added the 2 tall houses on the background panel dries clear liquid adhesive and the shorter house with 3D foam adhesive on the front.

Then using palette knife, I added the DecoArt Snow on the roofs, window and some at the bottom of the house for the snowy ground. This snow paste dries quickly.

For the sentiment, I stamped one of the phrases from Fond Expressions 2 stamp set by Shery Russ Designs with Mustard Seed Distress Ink on a white cardstock strip, cut the tail with micro-tip scissors, and I run it through my die cutting machine with one of the Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies to match the stitching pattern on the top of the background panel.

I added the sentiment banner on the background panel with couple mini staples on it to hold it in place and as embellishment.

I added the finished panel on the white card base using permanent adhesive runner. And the card is done.

Visit STAMPlorations blog today to see more inspirations from the CUTplorations Challenge team. I hope you are inspire to crate.

Have a fabulous crafty day! Thank you for stopping by today and don’t forget to keep smiling becuase your smile brighten the world around you 🙂

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I play along at:

Splitcoaststampers – Mix257 – Your Favorite Technique(s)

ChallengeWeeks #314-#315

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Posted on Tuesday, December 26, 2017

DIY Easel Calendar Card

Hello everyone… I am back today with a fun Easel Calendar Card project that you can make as a great New Year gift for a crafty friend or co-worker at the office.

My project today I created using the Calendar Fun Stamp Set from Joy Clair. I searched for some ideas on Pinterest and stumbled upon on this tutorial from Splitcoaststampers. It is a Calendar Easel Card. It is a card with calendar on it that you can also use it as table top calendar. How about that?

I stamped the calendar grid on white cardstock using MISTI and that makes stamping 12 times super easy and faster! Also, you will have exact same position for each month. I also did the same way with stamping the year 2018, days, and month. But for the dates, I used mini 1×1 stamping acrylic block from Close To My Heart only becuase the date change day on each month.

Inks I used on this project are from the Memento Dew Drops Sorbet Scoop Set.

I decorated each month with the washi stamp and symbol images that come with the stamp set. I tied them up with twine.

The easel card base is 5 inch x 6.5 inch when it lays flat and fits inside the large invitation envelope that you can get at store. It will need extra stamps to send, but it is also great to hand it out as gift.

I share the steps how I created this calendar card on Joy Clair Blog today. Come over to check it out! THANKS a lot for stopping by today! I hope you all have a wonderful day.

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Posted on Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Snowman Shaker Pop Up Card

with A Jillian Vance Design

Hello everyone! I am back today after having a joyful Christmas with my family. I hope you all also have a merry and joyful time with your loved ones. Today, I am still in the mood of Christmas… have a fun Snowman Shaker Pop Up Card to share with you.

I created this shaker pop up card using the cute Sam E. Snowman Shaker Die Set. I used the Snowcap White Opaque Sequins to fill it. For the sentiments, I used one from Big Christmas Greetings Stamp Set and one from Christmas Blessings Stamp Set.

This card is snow much fun! So when you pull the tab out, it will pop up and will reveal secret message inside. To see more, please visit A Jillian Vance Design Blog today! Thank you so much for stopping by today!