Posted on Sunday, January 14, 2018

3 Monochromatic, Mixed Media and CAS Cards With 1 Stamp Set

Growing In Unity Blog Hop and Giveaway

Hello everyone… Happy Sunday! I am so thankful to be one of many Unity Girls in 2017. And today I am joining a group of Unity Gals for the Growing In Unity Blog Hop. Welcome and I hope you all enjoy this blog hop and chances to win the giveaway from Unity Stamp Company! For this blog hop today, I created these 3 Monochromatic, Mixed Media, CAS cards using only 1 stamp set and 1 style design.

I use the gorgeous Let Your Dreams Bloom stamp set from Graciellie Design to create these cards. I love those flower blooms and the sentiments are super sweet.

Each card has the same style but I created the background and stamped the flower in 3 different ways. First card, I tried the foiling technique with stamp and embossing.

I stamped the flower with Versamark Ink, added some super fine white embossing powder, heat set it, added the DecoFoil paper on top of the embossed image, and run it through the laminating machine without carrier. It works like MAGIC 😀 Check it out…

I added some watercolor paint splatters on the card panel and stamped the image with Rose Bud Memento Dew Drop Ink and Mini MISTI. I stamped the sentiment 3 times to get the darker shade and bolder. I did the same step for the rest of the cards.

For these second card, I created the background with smooshing technique using Distress Ink pads, water, and acetate plastic.

I stamped the image with Versafine Onyx Black ink pad and color it with Tombow Dual Brush Pens. I used Spectrum Noir Sparkle Brush Pen to blend make it look like watercolor and added some glitters at the same time. Check out the detail…

For the last card, I did the same step with the second card to create the background with darker color. Then I sprayed the whole background panel with mixture of Perfect Pearl powder and water for the pearly shiny background.

Then, I stamped the flower with Tombow Dual Brush Pens using Mini MISTI. I left it as is. And I have the flower and stem in different colors. Check out the details below…

I finished all the cards with some pink twine ribbon and pink gems. I added all the panels on white card base with 3D foam tape.

I hope you all enjoy these cards today and are inspired to create… And before you go…don’t forget, leave a comment on each participant’s blogs for chances to win the prize pack from Unity Stamp Company!

Here are the full list of Unity Gals:

Paula Quick Driver

Wynne Cochran Grob

Berina Febin

Helen Gullett –> you are here

you’re next stop –> Beth Fiscus

Kristina Corzatt MacKee

Tina Rackley Riddle

Pam Stang

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today! May you have a wonderful day!

I link up at:

Challenge #316 – #317

HLS January CAS Challenge

HLS January Watercolour Challenge

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Posted on Friday, January 12, 2018

Sending You A Latte Love

Coffee Loving Cardmakers Sponsor Solo

Hello everyone… Today, I am joining Amy at Coffee Loving Cardmakers – Sponsor Solo post that showcasing Craftin Desert Divas. And I am sharing a CAS card, Sending You A Latte Love.

I created my card with the Coffee Put Cutie digital stamp and Fancy Frame Dies from Craftin Desert Divas.

I started with created the base panel. I distressed the edges of the creme cardstock with distresser tool. Then I added it on the white card base. Next, I created the background with some Distress Inks with smooshing technique. After that I cut it out with one of the Fancy Frame Dies. I added some stitching on the card and then after that I added it on the card with strong adhesive.

When you get the digital, you will receive the blank white and black for you to color, and you also will get the one that already colored and ready to print. That’s the one that I used on my card.

First, I open the image on my photo software, resized it, and then I duplicate 3 time. Then I printed it using my inkjet printer on a white cardstock. I fussy cut them one by one 🙂

I added the first image on the card with liquid adhesive. Then, I added the second and third images with 3D foam tape.

For the sentiment, I hand-written it with Tombow Fudenosuke soft brush pen. I added some pink enamel dots on the side of the card.

And… I am inspired by Kerry’s sketch. You can check out her inspiration here.

That’s all my card to share with you… But… Before you go… Amy has a little giveaway… Leave a comment on her blog post HERE for a chance to win a Craftin Desert Diva’s $20 shop credit! Commenting will close on January 14th at 11:59 pm pacific and the winner will be announced on Friday, January 19th. GOOD LUCK!

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

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Posted on Thursday, January 11, 2018

Jar Of Hearts with Hugs and Smiles, Candy Hearts, and Doodle Flowers

Joy Clair

Hello everyone…. I am super excited to share with you another good news… I return as one of the Joy Clair designers this year. I wanna thank Amanda, Christy, and Martha for giving me another spot in the team. It is going to be a wonderful crafty adventure with amazing ladies!!!

If you have not yet check the Design Team Announcement, you can go here to see the full details and to get to know the team members 🙂 And for my first project with Joy Clair this year, I am sharing this CAS – Jar of Hearts card on Joy Clair Blog today that I created using the Hugs and Smiles Stamp Set, Candy Hearts Stamp Set, and Doodle Flowers Stamp Set.

First, I stamped the jar with London Fog Memento DewDrop ink.

Next, I created several heart masks to use for the stamping inside the jar. I used Memento DewDrop Inks: Angel Pink, Rose Bud, and Rhubarb Stalk, to stamp the hearts.

Using Silver and Gold color pencils I colored the jar and did the shadowing around the stacked hearts.

And then, I traced the jar outline with Uni-Ball Signo Gold Gel Pen. I do love this gel pen, the result is metallic that makes the jar looks like gold metallic painted jar, don’t you think?

I think the hearts need some extra sparkle as well, so I grabbed my Spectrum Noir Sparkle Clear Overlay Brush Pen, to add some glitter on all the hearts and look at them now! So sparky 😀

After worked on those images, I then stamped the sentiment with London Fog Memento DewDrop Ink with Mini MISTI. And I trimmed the cardstock down to fit in the middle of the card. It is 3.25″ x 5.5″

I first layer the red card base with pink glitter paper that I trimmed half inch narrower than my card base. I added the glitter paper on the card with Art Institute Glitter Designer Dries Clear Adhesive. And then I added the top panel on it with the same adhesive.

I finished my card with some pink twine ribbon that I tied up a bow. I hope you enjoy this post and find inspiration to create today using Hugs and Smiles Stamp Set, Candy Hearts Stamp Set, and Doodle Flowers Stamp Set.

Don’t forget to come back here again every day to see more inspirations projects from my teammates. And for more inspirations and update news, make sure to follow Joy Clair on their social media platforms:

Facebook | Color By Faith Facebook Group

Joy Clair Stamp Projects

Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | YouTube

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

I link up at:

Challenge #316 – #317

HLS January CAS Challenge

Week 282: HUG

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Posted on Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Friends Like You

Graciellie Design Digital Stamp and Paper

Hello everyone… Today, I am super excited to share my very first digital card project, Friends Like You as an ambassador to Graciellie Design. Gracie invited me to join her ambassador team last December and it is new crafting adventure to me using digital stamp and paper. So thankful for this opportunity!

On this card, I used the new digital stamp, Friends Like You, and the new digital paper collection, Pink & Blue Watercolored Papers.

There are several ways to work with digital stamps and papers. You can simply use Word Document, or anything similar to that program. Also, you can use any of your digital cutting software designer, such as Silhouette Studio or Cricut.

I use my Silhouette Studio software, which you can download here for the free basic software and install on your computer or laptop.

I open the png files from the Friends Like You on the Silhouette Studio working place, arrange them, and resize them. And then print them with my Cannon printer in black and white setting. I let them dried overnight before color them becuase it is an inkjet printer. You also can use craft heater to dry the ink when you want to work faster 🙂

To create the 3D look flower, first I colored the 3 flowers with the 4 blue shades from The Spectrum Noir Blendable Pencils – The Primaries set. After that, I fussy cut them in 2 sizes. First size is the small size for the center of the flower, and then the medium size for the middle. I leave the last flower in the original size as the base.

Using my curling tool, I shape them. Then I used Art Glitter Dries Clear to stacked them together.

I added some gems in the middle of the flower for extra bling 🙂

As for the sentiment, I printed them on a textured white cardstock, and cut it using one of the We R Memory Keepers rectangle scallop dies.

I printed the on of the Pink & Blue Watercolored Papers on a white printing paper, trimmed it and added it on a white cardstock. I would print directly on white cardstock next time 🙂

I added a dark grey cardstock as a mat on the white card base, then added the digital paper mat on it with 3d foam tape.

After that I added the sentiment label and flower on the card with permanent strong adhesive glue. I finished my card with some white sequins for more bling on it.

I totally enjoy working with Graciellie Design digital stamps and papers. She has beautiful digital collections at her store, especially you want to check the new Valentine’s Day theme sets!

My hope is that you are inspired to continue creating and share the joy and love with others through your handmade cards. Thank you so much for visiting me today and may you all have a fabulous day!

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I play along with:

CAS(E) this Sketch #253

Challenge #316 – #317

Simon Says: Use Patterned Paper

Simon Says: Winter Blues

HLS January CAS Challenge

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Posted on Tuesday, January 9, 2018

I Love You Forever, Cross Stitching Card

A Jillian Vance Design

Hello everyone… Valentine’s Day is coming up soon! Can you feel the love is in the air already (though kindda chilly here in Ohio :D)? Today I am back with a love themed card, I Love You Forever, a cross stitching card.

This card brings back some memories when I was in Elementary and Middle School. I did lots of cross-stitching and hand embroidery school projects.

I created my card using the Cross Stitch Love Stamp Set, Hoop It Up Die Set, and the new Pegboard Cover Plate.

So, when I saw the Pegboard Die, I imagine that I could do some cross-stitching with this die. I tried and I LOVE IT 🙂 Visit A Jillian Vance Design Blog today to find out how I created this card with their stamp sets and die sets.

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

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