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….

Making cards is one of my favorite thing to make and in my journey of learning, I explore some type of cardmaking style. I like both 3D style or One Layer card. What about you? Which on is your style?

My first project is a 3D acetate tent card that I created using the Spring Stroll Stamp Setand Broken Brick Background Stamp.

I found this YouTube tutorial to follow when I made this card. I love the idea using acetate plastic and give the bigger window on the front of the card.

My second project today is one-layer card. I made these 2 cards using the Going Places Stamp Setand God’s Promises Stamp Set. 

Although these are one layer cards, I use stamping, masking, watercoloring and embossing with die technique. 

Head over to Joy Clair blog for more details about my cards and tutorial today!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Hello everyone… Spring is officially here on the calendar, we also start seeing some signs of Spring from our yard and garden. I am so looking forward to see more and enjoying the warmer weather.

Today, inspired by the Spring blooms, I have a card that I created for a friend to share with you all.

On my card, I use the Authentic Digital Stamp and one of the Coffee Lovers Digital Papers from Graciellie Design.

I like to use the Print and Cut feature from Silhouette Studio to work with digital stamps.

I opened the flower, leaves and sentiment with the Silhouette Studio software. I resized and printed them on a mixed media paper with inkjet printer in black and white. I printed the stripe digital paper on a white cardstock.

I heat set the printed images with craft heater to make sure the printer ink dried well before adding the watercolor paints. Other option, if you want to color with liquid medium, you can print your images a day before and let it dry over night for better result and no smudges.

On these printed images, I colored them with Arteza Woodless Watercolor Pencils and Water Brush Pen. I added some white paint splatters on them with fan brush and white spray paint. After that, I dried them with craft heater.

I added the printed paper on an A2 White Card with permanent adhesive runner. And then I added the leaves and flower on it with permanent adhesive glue. And I added the sentiment with 3D foam tape for extra dimension. I embellished the card with some silver sequins.

Check out this digital stamp set and all her new March released from Graciellie Designs today… and she also have great bundles for you to grab!!!

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you all have a wonderful day!

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Hello hello hello everyone… Today, I have a couple of coffee themed cards to share with you all.

Coffee Loving Cardmakers is introducing their new Super Sponsor, Miss Ink Stamps. I am participating at their grand opening collaboration as guest designer.

On my first card, I use the Brewtiful Stamp Set on my shaker card.

The images and sentiment were stamped with watercolored friendly ink pad, and I colored them with Sakura Koi Water Colors Paints and water brush.

After that, I dried them and fussy cut the coffee flower cluster and one of the mugs with micro-tips scissors. For the sentiment, I simply trimmed it into sentiment label with paper trimmer.

For the shaker card background, I use Ken Oliver Color Burst powder to create that watercolor background. I cut out 2 sizes ODBD Pierced Rectangle Dies to create the shaker window and I added the plastic acetate. For the filler, I use fine and jumbo clear glitter.

On the second card, the images were stamped with the same watercolored friendly ink pad and I colored them with Sakura Koi Water Colors paints and water brush. After they dried, I fussy cut them with micro-tips scissors.

I stamped the Joy Clair broken brick background stamp directly on the front of a white card with CP Twilight Ink Pad.

For the grass, I added some CP Grass Skirt Ink on a white cardstock using make up sponge, sprinkle with water, and dabbed it off with paper towel. I dried it with craft heater. And then, I simply cut it into hill shape with scissors. I added it on the card with permanent adhesive glue.

I added the watercolored images on the card with permanent adhesive glue and 3D foam tape. And then, I wrapped around some natural twine ribbon on the top of the card, tied a bow, and added the sentiment banner with 3D foam tape.

Miss Ink Stamps is now having a Grand Opening sneak peeks all of their stamps from March 9th  – March 15th.  They are giving away free stamps on Instagram during their previews.  Their Grand Opening will be March 16th and March 17th. Make sure you follow Miss Ink Stamps’  Facebook  |  Instagram   |  Blog   |   Store

I am so happy to be part of this sneak peek week and I hope you all can enjoy it, too!