Posted on Friday, September 15, 2017

ODBD September New Release Reminder: Patriotic Theme Cards

Hello everyone…Today we are taking a look back at Our Daily Bread Designs September Release. It is a fabulous release month with patriotic theme stamps and dies.

For more inspiration using the September Release be sure to visit the ODBD Blog. And here are the cards I created to share with you all today:

I created my first card above using Defining Force stamp set, Double Stitched Rectangles Dies, Sparkling Stars Dies, Double Stitched Stars Dies, and the new Stars and Stripes Paper Pad Collection.

On my second card, I used the Remembrance stamp set, Rectangles Dies, Pierced Rectangles Dies, Sparkling Stars Dies, Double Stitched Pennant Flags Dies, and the new Stars and Stripes Paper Pad Collection.

And I used the USA stamp, Double Stitched Stars Dies and the new Stars and Stripes Paper Pad Collection to create the third card. I love the new paper collection. It has so many beautiful patriotic patterned that you can use for background such this one I used on this card. I simply fussy cut the image to create the border background.

Before you go, make sure to visit each of ODBD designers’ blogs to check out their projects, too. Here they are:

Cathy * Sandee * Lisa * Diana * Lori * Dawn * Helen

THANK YOU so much for stopping by today at my blog. I hope you all are inspired and have a fabulous blessed day!

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Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2017

CAS Cards with Joy Clair Stamps, Foiled Paper and Ghost Ink Pad

Hello everyone… I have a couple of cards that I would love to shared with you today using new stamps and products.

On my cards today I used the Rinea Emerald/Gold Glossy Foiled Paper. It is a beautiful emerald green on one side, and gold on the other side.

Stamp sets I used on the cards are from Joy Clair: Salt and Light, Bible Journaling Stamp Set and Faith Quotes, Bible Journaling Stamp Set.

This Ghost Ink is new product from Rinea and I am pretty impressed for the first time I used with Rinea Foiled Paper. What it does is removing the color pigment from the foil paper and create a ghost stamped image. Great for creating background.

To use the Ghost Ink is very simple. It does not need any special thing to do, beside stamp and wipe it off with paper towel. It works well on darker colors, but not on silver or gold.

Come over to Joy Clair Blog today to see the full post and steps how I created these cards. I hope you all will visit met there. THANK YOU so much for being here today! Have a great day!

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Posted on Friday, September 8, 2017

No-Stamping Cards In 2 Ways and A Sketch

Hello everyone…Thank Goodness is Friday 🙂 I hope you all have a fabulous week so far. Today I have 2 cards with no-stamping in 2 ways.

I sometimes like to make a bunch of cards just with die cuts, no stamping at all. I cut out all the pieces several time all at once and then have them ready for cardmaking project at anytime. I am sharing this project at A Jillian Vance Designs blog today.

I fall in love with these die sets I used on these cards. The faux stitches give the petals and edge die cut some texture.

First, I added the polka dots patterned papers on 2 white card bases that I created from 8.5″ x 11″ – 110 lbs white heavy weight cardstock. I cut the stripes patterned paper with the Elegant Stitched Dot Edge Dies. I put the top die cut on one card, and the bottom die cut on the other one with adhesive. The patterned papers and cardstocks I used on this card are retired products from Close To My Heart that I have in my stash.

I cut out the flowers from Pop up Petals Die Set with matching yellow and navy blue cardstocks. I used small round tool, I curled up the petals of each flower. Then I added them on the card with some liquid adhesive and 3D foam tape. And then I die cut the Grateful {DIE}alogue Word Die out of heavy white cardstock 4 times. Then then I stacked 2 die cuts to create thicker word diecut. I added each of them on each card, overlapping with the big flower with 3D foam tape.

With one sketch, you can create 2 cards, only with flip or twist it around 🙂 I hope you all are inspired with these cards today. Thank you for stopping by and hope you all a fabulous weekend!

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Posted on Monday, September 4, 2017

Close To My Heart – From The Heart Cardmaking Kit

Hello everyone…today I have several interactive pull-out cards to share with you! They are super fun to create and beautiful!

Back in August, Close To My Heart contacted and sent me their beautiful September – “From The Heart” card kit together with ink pads, stamping blocks, and adhesive! They are super awesome!

In the card kit, comes the instruction, pre-cut and pre-scored cards, envelopes, and stamp set. You only need ink pads, acrylic stamping blog, bone folder, and adhesive to complete this project.

The instruction is super easy to follow. I created 12 cards, 4 design each. The clear acrylic stamps are super easy to work with layering technique.

Here are the 4 design that I created today:

I love how Close To My Heart provide kits that make cardmaking easy and fun! For more inspirations and information visit Close To My Heart on their:

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Pinterest | Twitter | YouTube

THANK YOU so much for visiting me today and I hope you find inspirations today! Have a fabulous day!

Posted on Friday, September 1, 2017

Joy Clair September Challenge: Mixed Media One Layer Card

Hello everyone…September has arrived! And that means new challenge for you this month at Joy Clair Stamp Blog.

This month challenge theme is Anything Goes One Layer Card or Textured Card. Also, you can create any projects using the picture and color inspirations:

We have simple rules for you to play along:

You can use any brand of stamps,
MUST directly link to the Joy Clair blog in your post. (Or entry will not count)
Projects must be NEW, no back linking, please.
Number of entries is unlimited.
Add a direct link to your project using the InLinkz here.

Here’s my card. I created a one layer mixed media card using the new October Fun Stamp Set with Distress Crayons, Aspen Trees Stencil, and Texture Paste.

I created the background by scribble the Distress Crayons on the watercolor paper panel, and using damp baby wipe to blend them together. Then I sprinkle some water, wipe them off with paper towel to create some texture on the background.

Then I stamped the cute witch and her treat back, plus sentiment on the panel with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Then I created a mask for them. After putting the mask on, I added the texture paste on the card. Set aside to dry. Then I remove the masks off. I decided to color the witch’s dress and bag with ShinHan Touch Twin Marker and give some sparkle on them with Spectrum Sparkle Brush Pen.

Here’s a close up:

That’s my one layer mixed media card for this challenge and now it’s your turn…I hope this card can inspire you to create and link up with us! I cannot wait to see your projects!