Hello hello hello… Spring has sprung here. We see more flower buds on the trees at our backyard, more new rose leaves at my garden, and my orchid is blooming, too!

Inspired by all of them…today, I have this cupcake, blooms and coffee card to share with you all.

I use the newest digital stamp from STAMPlorations where you can now grab it here to use on your projects. I use the Print-And-Cut feature from the Silhouette Studio software and cut it with my Silhouette Cameo 3.

I printed the image on a white cardstock using my inkjet printer and then I colored it with Arteza Woodless Watercolor Pencils and using Water Brush I blended the colors.

I also use the Dots ‘N Beans ARTplorations Stencil to create the background directly on a white card. I added the Plum color from the Ranger Mini Archival Ink Pad Kit 2 Set using a large blending brush.

I cut out a black cardstock using one of the Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Dies from STAMPlorations and I added it on top of the card with Tombow Adhesive.

And then, I added the colored image on it with the same adhesive.

I cut out a piece of white cardstock using the Hello Word Die and I cut it 3 times. I stacked them together with adhesive to create a chipboard sentiment word.

I added some glue on top of the word using the DecoFoil Adhesive Pen, let it dried completely, and then I added the Gold Foil Sheet on it and just press it down with my finger. It is not so smooth but I like the distress look on it.

I added the gold foiled word sentiment on the card with adhesive glue.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!

I link this card at:

Hello everyone… Today I have a mixed media card to share with you all.

On my CAS, mixed media card today, I use Bubble Dance ARTplorations Stencil, Convallaria ARTplorations Stencil, Hello Word Die, Stitched Tags Nesting Dies, Trendy Spring Blooms Dies.

I use the Covarallia stencil to create the background. I added the Archival Inks directly on a white card using oval blending brush.

On a watercolor paper, I added some green color burst powder, spray with water, and then I dried it with craft heater. Then I use Signo Unibal White Gel Pen to trace the bubbles using the Bubble Dance stencil. After that I cut it with one of the Stitched Tags Nesting Dies. I added the tag on the card with Xtreme Adhesive.

I used alcohol inks and glossy photo paper to create the orange panel. Before the alcohol inks completely dried, I added some red foil sheet on it. I cut out some flowers out of the alcohol ink panel using Trendy Spring Blooms Dies.

I cut out a white cardstock and a black cardstock using Hello Word Die. I stacked them together with Dries Clear Adhesive and I added the white Hello bit off on top of the black Hello to create a shadow look.

I added the flowers on the card with Dries Clear Adhesive Glue and then added the Hello word sentiment on it with the same glue.

I embellished the tag with a bow using white twine and I added it inside the tag hole with Dries Clear Adhesive Glue.

It is the first Sunday of the month and it is the time for the April Mixed Media Challenge at STAMPlorations Blog.

The rule is simple: your project(s) have to be new and anything mixed media goes (including cards!) as long as you use a stencil (or stencils). You can use any stash you have. You also need to use the challenge graphic and link back to the challenge blog post. Please make sure you read all the rules here.

I hope you all can play along and share your project with us this month!

If you use any STAMPlorations stamps/metal dies/stencils, you can link up to their Never-Ending Anything Goes Challenge.

If you don’t have any, feel free to use the free digital stamp on your project that you can grab it here. Or… you can grab some STAMPlorations goodies and save 20% OFF on your order by using this code: STAMPGIRLHELEN when you check out.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today! Have a fabulous week!

Hello everyone… April is here and it is time for a new challenge…

My card today is inspired by the new March CUTplorations Challenge: the layers, and Spring colors.

I use Coffee Fix Phrase Die and Zen Coffee Background 3 Stamp from STAMPlorations.

I use Alcohol Inks to build up the layers of colors on the background. I use glossy cardstock with this alcohol inks. I also use straw to move around the inks on the paper. After the ink dried about a minute, I added some silver foil transfer sheet on it to give it extra shine.

I stamped the Zen Coffee Background stamp on it with StazOn Jet Black Ink using MISTI. After that, I trimmed it smaller that the yellow card base. I added it on the card with Tombow Xtreme Adhesive.

I cut out 2 white cardstock using the Coffee Fix Phrase Die using my Gemini Junior machine, stacked them together with permanent adhesive glue to create chipboard. I added it in the middle of the card with the same permanent adhesive glue.

That’s all… it is a quick, easy, and fun CAS card to make. I hope you all enjoy it and have a chance to join the March CUTplorations Challenge. And if you use any of STAMPlorations products on your project, you can also link it up at their Never-Ending Anything Goes Challenge.

And before you all go… I have 20% Coupon Code for you to use at STAMPlorations store. Use STAMPGIRLHELEN when you check out!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful day….