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Thursday, May 30, 2019

Stamping Friends Trifecta Blog Hop


Hello everyone!

Welcome to the Trifecta blog hop!  I am so excited Gina K. Designs has joined forces with two terrific companies, My Sweet Petunia and Picket Fence Studios!  You should be coming from Lydia Fiedler blog.  The list is below if you get lost sometime along the way.

The design teams have created some beautiful projects we will be sharing with you and as always there are great prizes to go along with a blog hop.  Each company will be giving away a $50.00 gift card to spend in their store, so be sure to stop by each blog (listed below) and leave a comment, the winner will be randomly drawn.  Winners will be announced on the company blogs no later than June 7th. I look forward to reading your comments on my projects I am sharing with you today.

Here are my projects for the hop:

My first card is an A2 top folding card, for my background I used the Picket Fence Studios Random Dots Stencil.  I used the “Life Changing” Blender Brush Set to blend several colors of the Gina K. inks.  Keeping the stencil in place I used sponge dauber and dabbed versamark  onto the paper and used Gina K. clear embossing powder to heat set the dots to give it a shinny embossed look (it's hard to tell in the picture).  Here is a close up of what it looks like.  I then die cut a piece of cardstock and used the Magic brush to give the background some color, I took my Misti and placed the sentiment where I wanted it to be and stamped it.  I used the cut align tool to cut the layers.  Here is a link to see how to use how to use it.  I die cut the "wishes" die and used some black craft foam to give the word dimension.  All supplies that I used on my card is below.



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My second card is an A2 top folding card, I used the Picket Fence Studios Floral Damask stencil, I used the “Life Changing” Blender Brush Set with Gina K. slate ink using more pressure at the bottom and less at the top to give the background an ombre effect. I stamped the butterfly from the Elegant Asters card kit, that was released earlier this month, and colored it in with copics, I used foam squares to adhere it to my card, and lastly I stamped the sentiment also from the Gina K. Designs Elegant Asters card kit.   All supplies that I used on my card is below.


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My last card, is an A2 top folding card,  I used the cut align tool to cut the layers.  Here is a link to see how to use how to use it.  I stamped the background using Gina K. Petite Flourishes background stamp with versamark and heat embossed it with Gina K. Designs fine white embossing powder and used the “Life Changing” Blender Brush Set to ink the background.  I stamped the sentiment from the Gina K. Designs Elegant Asters card kit with Gina K. Designs ink, I then stamped it again with versamark and heat embossed it with clear embossing powder.  I then die cut it out using Gina K. Designs stitched dies.  All supplies that I used on my card is below.


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Thank you so much for stopping by!  Enjoy all the fabulous inspiration as you hop and make sure to comment on each blog for a chance to win one of the THREE $50.00 gift certificates from each company!  You should be headed to Susie Moore blog from here.


Saturday, May 25, 2019

Graduation Card/Teacher Cards

Hello everyone!

This is the time of year when you need graduation cards, teacher appreciation cards and thank you cards.  I am showcasing three cards that I created using mostly Taylored Expression stamps and dies.  I am playing along with the Taylored Expressions Fan page over on Facebook.  There are a few more days to play along, click here to upload your cards.

My first card I created using the Taylored Expression Bubble Greeting - Grad.  I stamped the image and colored it with copics.  The background is Taylored Expressions Shining Star Cutting Plate.  I used some gold glitter paper behind the stars.


My second card, I stamped the paper from the Taylored Expressions Notepaper Background, I added the holes on the side of the paper with a punch from my stash.  I then used Gina K. Designs Fancy Foil Red Velvet with Taylored Expressions Foil It - Cardstock Apple of My Eye Sentiments.  I foiled the apples with my Minc and used my scan and cut to cut them out.  I then adhered them to the paper and layered it with black and adhered it to my top folding card.


My last card, I die cut the background and adhered it to my top fold card, I then foiled this apple with Gina K. Designs Jelly Bean Green.  The sentiment is from a stamp set by Altnew, I stamped it with versamark, used white embossing powder and heat set it.  I added this to the card with some foam squares.


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Friday, May 24, 2019

Joy Clair - Best Dad Ever

Hello everyone!

I'm here with Joy Clair Stamps sharing a Father's Day card with you.  It is a clean and simple one.  This month Joy Clair is collaboring with Bazzill Basics Paper, the design team is using their papers in their projects.

Have you seen all the new stamps that were released this month?  We have an Inspirational blog hop going on, stop by the Joy Clair blog and join the hop.  There is a $25 gift card up for grabs and the winner will be announced on the Joy Clair blog on May 31st. 




Here is how I created my card:

1.  My card is an A2 card,
2.  I cut the top layer at 4 x 5 1/4,
3. I used my Misti and used the Joy Clair background stamp "Tool Background" to stamp the background,
4.  I then stamped the sentiment from the Joy Clair "Best Dad Ever",
5.  I inked the edges of the layered background to give the card some interest and then adhered the sentiment to my card.


Closer look at my card.


Thank you so much for stopping by! Please follow Joy Clair's facebook page, Color by Faith Bible Journaling facebook page, Instagram and Twitter, be the first to hear the news, sales and giveaways! They also have a Pinterest page and Youtube channel for your inspiration!


Thursday, May 23, 2019

GINA K. DESIGNS MAY 2019 MONTHLY MIX CHALLENGE

Hello everyone!

I'm here with Gina K. Designs sharing my card for this months Monthly Mix Challenge.  Rema DeLeeuw is the hostess this month and challenge is Just "Wing" It with an optional twist to add gold to your project.


I'm using the butterfly from the Elegant Asters Card Kit, I am in love with this kit, it is full of great things.  The butterfly has a coordinating die. I stamped and embossed the butterfly with GKD fine detail white embossing powder and then I added a sentiment from the Cake Toppers stamp set.  For the background I used GKD inks to create it and finished the card off by adding some enamel dots from my stash.


Thank you so much for stopping by, please come back again soon!

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps - Just a Note

Hello everyone,

I am here with Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps sharing a note card with you!  I love how my card turned out, I created my card using heat and resist technique.  I hope you enjoy how I created my card:

1. My card is an A2 card, 4 1/4 x 5 1/2,
2. For my background, I stamped the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps "Tulip Background" with versamark ink, I then added some white embossing powder and heat embossed it,
3. I then took a blending tool and added some distress inks, after I put down all the ink I needed, I took a baby wipe and wiped  off the ink on the white embossed image (technique called heat resist),
4. I stamped the sentiment "Sending a Note" by Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps with versamark and then added white embossing powder and heat embossed it, I die cut the image out and adhered it to my card,
7. I finished off my card by adding some black enamel dots.



Closer look.



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Listed below are the products I used. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I have used compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

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Rinea - Happy Father's Day!

Hello everyone,

I am back again sharing a Father's Day card I created using Rinea Foiled papers.  On this card, I have used the Rinea Rinea Mocha/Gold Glossy Solid Packs & Rolls, Rinea Mocha/Mocha Starstruck Solid Packs & Rolls and Rinea Sapphire/Gold Glossy Solid Packs & Rolls Foiled Papers.

Here is how I created my card:

1.  My card is an A2 size card (4 1/4 x 5 1/2)
2.  I cut the Mocha foiled paper at 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 and adhered it to the base of my card,
3.  I then die cut the Sapphire Foiled Paper and adhered it to the base of the card.
4.  I then die cut a circle out of vellum, die cut the word "dad" with Rinea Mocha Starstruck Foiled Paper and adhered it to the vellum piece,
5.  I stamped the sentiment with versamark, added white embossing powder and heat set it.  I die cut the sentiment added some foam tape on the back and added it to my card.


Closer look at my card


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Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Joy Clair 2019 May New Release Blog Hop - Color by Faith Set Be Wise

Hello everyone!

I am here with Joy Clair Stamps, this is the last day of our inspirational blog hop.  Joy Clair Stamps is offering a $25.00 gift card to spend at their store.  All you have to do is leave a comment on each designer's blog (listed below).  You should be coming here from Karen Letchworth.  I am featuring the newly released stamp set Color by Faith line of stamps "Be Wise".  The beautiful papers that I am using on my project is by Bazzil Basics Paper .  Please be sure to stop over to their store and see the variety of paper they offer.

Here is my card for your inspiration:

I created my card by starting out with an A2 card base using Bazzill cardstock, I then cut the heart heart satin paper and adhered it to the card base.  I then die cut the stitched frame using Bazzill cardstock and adhered it to my card.  I then stamped the elements from the Joy Clair stamp set "Be Wise".  I colored them with copics and used my scan and cut to cut them out.  I then adhered them to my card.  I finished the card off by stamping the sentiment from the "Be Wise" stamp set.  I adhered it to my card.


Closer look of my card.


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Ready for some more inspiration?  Just click on the links below, don't forget to leave a comment on each blog listed below.  You will have a chance to win one $25.00 gift card from the Joy Clair Store!

Monday, May 13, 2019

Joy Clair - May 2019 New Release Blog Hop - Everyday Stamp Set No Prob-llama

Hello everyone!

I am here with Joy Clair Stamps we have a two day inspirational blog hop, you should be coming from Helen Gullet blog.  I am featuring the Everyday newly released stamp set called "No Prob-llama".  The month of May, Joy Clair is collaborating with Bazzill Basics Paper.  Bazzill has a variety of papers that can make any project stand out.

The best part of a new release from Joy Clair is you have the opportunity to win a $25.00 gift card to spend at the Joy Clair Store.  All you have to do is leave a comment on each designer's blog  and leave a comment on Joy Clair's Blog (listed below).

Here is my card for your inspiration:

I created my card by starting out with an A2 card using Bazzill cardstock, I then stamped the maracas and the confetti  from the No Prob-llama stamp set on the background in different ink colors.  I stamped the llama and sentiment on a piece of cardstock by Bazzil Basics Paper and colored the llama with copics.  I used a Polaroid die to die cut the llama, sentiment and frame.  I then stamped the cactus the flags, colored them with copics, used my scan and cut to cut them out.


Closer look at my card


Please follow Joy Clair's facebook page, Color by Faith Bible Journaling facebook page, Instagram and Twitter, be the first to hear the news, sales and giveaways! They also have a Pinterest page and Youtube channel for your inspiration!

Ready for more awesome creations?! Just click on the links below, don't forget to leave a comment on each blog listed below.  You will have a chance to win one $25.00 gift card from the Joy Clair Store!

Sunday, May 12, 2019

Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps - Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day everyone!

I hope you all are enjoying your Mother's Day and are getting pampered and loved all day.  I know I am!  I am here with Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps, with a beautiful bouquet of tulips and the sentiment hugs that would be perfect for any occasion to create a card.

Here is how I created my card:

1.  My card is an A2 card,
2.  I die cut the top layer with a background die and did a little inking at the bottom,
3.  I stamped the tulips with memento ink and colored it with copics.
4.  I then stamped the "hugs" from Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps which is called "Hugs",
5.  I finished my card off by adding some twine tied into a bow and adhered it with clue dots to my card.


Closer look of my card.


Thank you so much for stopping by, please come back again soon!

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Listed below are the products I used. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I have used compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

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Joy Clair with Word Art Wednesday Challenge

Word Art Wednesday


Hello everyone!

I''m here with Joy Clair Stamp's, we are playing along with Word Art Wednesday today.  The Joy Clair Stamp I used on my card is called Butterfly Kisses.  The sentiment is from Word Art Wednesday....it's a beautiful scripture isn't it?   For more details on the challenge, head over to Word Art Wednesday.

Here is how I created my card:

1.  My card is an A2 card,
2.  I measure where I wanted my sentiment and printed it my printer,
2.  I stamped the image from Joy Clair Stamps "Butterfly Kisses" above the sentiment.  I then colored it with copics,
4.  I used a die cut to cut the layer and added it to the base of my card.


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Joy Clair - AAA Cards CAS Challenge

Hello everyone!

I am playing along with the AAA Cards Clean and Simple (CAS) Challenge along with the Joy Clair Stamps Design Team.  Be sure to stop over at the Joy Clair blog to see what the design team has created.

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I am using the Joy Clair Stamp set Spring Stroll to create my card.  My card is CAS, I created some clouds in the background and added my image from the Spring Stroll stamp set and colored it with copics.  I believe I managed the optional twist to use bright colors!


I hope you play along with the AAA Cards CAS Challenge, the challenge ends on May 25th.

Please follow Joy Clair's facebook pageColor by Faith Bible Journaling facebook pageInstagram and Twitter, be the first to hear the news, sales and giveaways! They also have a Pinterest page and Youtube channel for your inspiration!

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Friday, May 10, 2019

2019 SPRING SUMMER COFFEE LOVER'S BLOG HOP - Coffee and Friends

Hello Coffee Lover's!

It's the last day of the hop, if you plan to play along, you have to have your card loaded on the 2019 Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop by today at 11:55 pacific time.

I have a clean and simple card.  I love how there are ephermera packs and journaling cards for your projects.  I love to cut the journaling cards and adhere them to a card base and that is exactly what I did with my card I am sharing with you today.  To finish my card I added some pearls on the flowers to give my card some dimension.  The supplies I used are listed below and I have included links to the ephermera and 6x6 paper pad.


Thank you so much for stopping by.  I have enjoyed this week sharing my coffee cards.  I hope I have inspired you in some way.

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2019 SPRING SUMMER COFFEE LOVER'S BLOG HOP - Let's Have Coffee


Hello Coffee Lover's!

It's Day 6 of the 2019 Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop! I am sharing a card I created using the Stampin Up die and stamp set called Coffee Cups.  Sadly to say these two items are on the retirement list.  If you are interested in purchasing this set, please send me a message.   For all us coffee lover's this is a great set to have in your stash.


coffee cup stamps


coffee framelits



My card is an A2 card and I used Echo Park paper called "I am Mom".  Love this paper.  The colors are so vibrant and perfect for Spring and Summer projects.  The sentiment is from Gerda Steiner Designs set called Coffeesaurus.  The supplies I used are list below.


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Thursday, May 9, 2019

Joy Clair - Thanks a Latte

Hello everyone!

I am here with Joy Clair Stamps and we are collaboring with Bazzill Paper for the month of May.  They have a variety of beautiful papers that will make your projects really stand out.  I am sharing a sneak peak coffee card with the upcoming new release of Joy Clair Stamps set called Teacher.  I love this set, it is so versatile.  You can make a teachers card or just make a card using the coffee cup.  With this week being teacher's appreciation week, this set is great for making your teacher cards to thank them for their hard work.  This stamp set is a keeper for me and will be available in the Joy Clair store on May 13th!

I am playing along with the Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop, Joy Clair is a Super Sponsor and we have a code for 25% off all coffee related stamps.  At the checkout, please add MAYCOFFEELOVE.  The Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop is from May 3-10. If you have a chance to play along there are many prizes to be won!

Here is how I put my card together:

1.  My card is an A2 card, measuring 4 1/4 x 5 1/2,
2.  I die cut a black piece of cardstock and then die cut the beautiful Bazzill Paper with the hearts on it and adhered the two pieces together and adhered it to the base of the card,
3.  I die cut the black piece of cardstock and with my finger smeared some white pigment ink to make it look like a chalk board, I then stamped the sentiment from the Teacher stamp set, with the white pigment ink.
4.  I stamped and colored the cup with copics, and then used my scan and cut to cut it out, I adhered this to my card using some foam dots.

My card is pretty much clean and simple, but elegant.  I love the Bazzill heart paper.  They have it in several colors, which is perfect for any card you are creating.  Thank you  Bazzill Paper for such beautiful papers.



Please follow Joy Clair's facebook pageColor by Faith Bible Journaling facebook pageInstagram and Twitter, be the first to hear the news, sales and giveaways! They also have a Pinterest page and Youtube channel for your inspiration!

Thank you so much for stopping by, please come back again soon!

I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I have used compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019

2019 Spring Summer Coffee Lover's Blog Hop - You Make Me Smile

Hello Coffee Lover's!


It's Day 5 of the 2019 Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!  I am sharing this beautiful image by
Prima from the Instachick Bloom Collection, I colored her with copic markers.  I could not find this image anywhere to link it for you.  I believe it has retired, it has been in my stash for a long time and I finally decided to ink her up.  I'm so happy I did, because I love how she turned out.  Do you see the coffee cup in her head?  Oh how cute right!  I thought the sentiment was perfect for the card, it is from one of Gina K. Designs mini sets called "You make me Smile". 



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