RETRO RUBBER CHALLENGE BLOG - TIC TAC TOE

Hello everyone!

I am here with Retro Rubber Challenge blog and we have a new challenge, which is a Tic Tac Toe Challenge. My tic tac toe is Die cut or punch (the sentiment), Sequins/Gems and Spring.  Be sure to stop over on the Retro Rubber Challenge blog to get more inspiration, the design team has some wonderful creations!

The rules to play along with Retro Rubber Challenge is very simple, make sure the stamp you use on your project is at least one year or older. For more details on the rules, you can find them over on Retro Rubber Challenge blog.

Here is my card for your inspiration:

Here is my card for your inspiration. I've created an A2 size card. The stamp set I am using from Jaded Blossom called "Floral Bunny Ears" that was released in March 2022. I stamped, die cut and colored the image with copics. The background is an embossing folder from my stash. I stamped and embossed the sentiment from Jaded Blossom "Blessed Easter" stamp set. I finished off the card by adding some pearl embellishments from my stash.

Are you ready to play along? Be sure to stop over on the Retro Rubber Challenge blog to get some more inspiration! Thank you for stopping by, you have until May 3rd to join the fun!

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RETRO RUBBER CHALLENGE BLOG - COLOR CHALLENGE

Hello everyone!

I am here with Retro Rubber Challenge blog and we have a new challenge, which is a Color Challenge. Be sure to stop over on the Retro Rubber Challenge blog to get more inspiration, the design team has some wonderful creations!

The rules to play along with Retro Rubber Challenge is very simple, make sure the stamp you use on your project is at least one year or older. For more details on the rules, you can find them over on Retro Rubber Challenge blog.

Here is my card for your inspiration:

I've created an A2 size card. The frame I die cut from Whimsy Stamps called Wonky Window 3 Die. The stamp set I am using is from Whimsy Stamps called "Panda Peekers" that was released in February 2022. I stamped, die cut and colored the images with copics. The background I inked with blue ink and stamped the sentiment from the Panda Peekers stamp set. I assembled the card and added some black enamel dots to finish off the card.

Are you ready to play along? Be sure to stop over on the Retro Rubber Challenge blog to get some more inspiration! Thank you for stopping by, you have until April 5th to join the fun!


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Newton's Nook Designs March 2022 Release - Reveal Day 3

Hello everyone!

Welcome back to Day 3 of the March 2022 Newton's Nook product reveal. The design team is featuring the Tulips and coordinating dies and Newton’s Blooms and coordinating dies which you can find here.  I am in love with all the floral stamp sets that has been released this week.  I think Spring is here!  Yesterday it was sunny and 70 degrees and today the temperature will be the same!

 

Here are my cards for your inspiration:

Here is how I created my first card using the Welcome New Dog stamp set and coordinating dies:

• Mini Slimline Card Base: 3 1/2" x 6" (7" x 6", scored at 3 1/2" on the 7" side).
• Black Panel: 3 1/4" x 5 3/4"
• Top Panel:  3" x 5 1/4"
• Ink blended the top panel with blue ink and splattered with water and black paint.
• Stamped the tulip and the butterfly images (die cut the tulip twice) die cut with the coordinating dies and colored the images with alcohol markers.
• Added the tulips to the card base using foam squares to pop them up, then adhered the butterflies randomly on the card.
• Finished the card off by adding the sentiment from the Tulip Stamp Set.

Here is my second card using the Newton’s Blooms and coordinating dies and the Springtime Paper Pad .

• A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
• Black Panel:   4" x 5 1/4"
• Floral Panel:  3 7/8 x 5
• Die cut the black oval frame from the Newton's Oval Frames Die Set.
• Stamped the images from the Newton’s Blooms Stamp Set, Colored with alcohol markers, and die cut with the coordinating dies.
• Stamped the sentiment with versamark and heat embossed with white embossing powder.
• Assembled the card.

Would you like to win the “Tulips” or the “Newton’s Blooms” Stamp Set? We will choose ONE lucky winner for each stamp set!  

Here's how to win: Comment on the NND blog and Design Team blogs (see list below)! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective reveal posts. Make sure to check out each of their blogs and comment for your chance to win. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning! You have until Wednesday March 16th at 9pm ET to comment -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Thursday March 17th.

Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:

Newton's Nook Designs

Donna Idlet YOU ARE HERE

Ellen Haxelmans

Tina Herbeck

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Zsofia Molnar

Farhana Sarker

Tatiana Trafimovich

Amanda Wilcox

Sweet n' Sassy Stamps - Sweater Weather

Hello everyone!

I am so excited to be guest designing for Sweet n' Sassy Stamps this month and April.  I am featuring the Stamp called Sweater Weather and the background Stencil called Knit. I know Spring is right around the corner, but the weather has been a little crazy here in Northern Virginia.  The weekend we had almost 80 degree weather and today the high is going to be 45 degrees and raining so we may need to wear a hat and scarf.

Here is my card for your inspiration:

 Here is how I created my card.

A2 card, measuring 4 1/4 x 5 1/2

Die cut the top panel and randomly stamped the images from the Sweater Weather Stamp set and colored them with copics.

Masked the images and inked blended the background with SNSS Knit stencil.

Added the sentiment.

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

Here is a list of supplies I used on my card, Affiliate Links used at no additional cost. Thank you for your support.

Newton's Nook Designs - January Reveal Day 4

 

Hello everyone!

Welcome back today is the last day of revealing the January 2022 Newton's Nook Designs new release.  I hope you have been inspired the last 4 days and excited about getting some or all of the new products..  The design team is featuring the "Love Bots".  This is a cute stamp set and die that is perfect to make your favorite persons a Valentine card!Here is my card for your inspiration:

Here is how I created it:

• Cut & Score black A2 Card Base: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/5″ (4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″).
• Ink blend the Petite Hearts Stencil on white cardstock.
• Die cut the scalloped layer with the Newton's Nook Frames and Flag Die.
• Die cut the next layer with the Newton's Nook Frames and Flag Die and ink blended the center before removing the die.
• Die cut the heart pattern paper from the Love & Meows Paper Pad and added to the bottom of the layer.
• Colored and die cut the images using copic markers from the "Love Bots" stamp and die set.
• Added glossy accents to the hearts and added foam squares to pop the robot kitten up.
• Stamped the sentiment from the "Love Bots" stamp set onto the layer.
• Assembled the card.

Would you like to win the “Love Bots” Stamp Set? This stamp set will be given away to ONE lucky winner!

Here's how to win: Comment on the NND blog and Design Team blogs (see list below)! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective reveal posts. Make sure to check out each of their blogs and comment for your chance to win. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning! You have until tonight (Thursday January 20th) at 9pm ET to comment -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, January 21st.

Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:

Newton's Nook Designs
Donna Idlet - You are here
Ellen Haxelmans
Tina Herbeck
Larissa Heskett
Samantha Mann
Zsofia Molnar
Maria Russell
Farhana Sarker
Tatiana Trafimovich
Amanda Wilcox

Thank you for stopping by, I hope you have been inspired the last 4 days of the reveal!  Don't forget the products will be available tomorrow, Friday, January 21st.

RETRO RUBBER CHALLENGE BLOG #159 - Anything Goes

Hello everyone!

I am here with Retro Rubber Challenge Blog with a new challenge, which is a Anything Goes. I hope you will join in on the fun. Be sure to stop over on the Retro Rubber Challenge blog to get more inspiration, the design team has some wonderful creations!

The rules to play along with Retro Rubber Challenge is very simple, make sure the stamp you use on your project is at least one year or older. For more details on the rules, you can find them over on Retro Rubber Challenge blog.

Here is my card for your inspiration. I am using Honey Bee stamp set called Build a Bee. The set was released in April 2017.

My card is an 4 1/4 x 5 1/2, I cut the background layering die from my stash. I layered everything together and added it to the base f the card.  I stamped and colored the bees from the "build a Bee" stamp set and used foam tape to add them to my card.  The sentiment is from Photo Play Sweet as Honey stamp set. 

Thank you for stopping by, I hope you will stop by the Retro Rubber Challenge blog and join the fun and check out the beautiful projects the design team members have created.

Here is a list of supplies I used on my card, Affiliate Links used at no additional cost. Thank you for your support.

RETRO RUBBER CHALLENGE BLOG #151 - I Love You!

Hello everyone!

I am here with Retro Rubber Challenge Blog with a new inspirational photo challenge, which is make a card with black and white and add some red. I hope you will join in on the fun. Be sure to stop over on the Retro Rubber Challenge blog to get more inspiration, the design team has some wonderful creations!

I am also entering my card into the February 2021 Monthly Mix Challenge, the theme is “Love in the Air”. You just need to create a LOVE themed card – Valentine, Anniversary, or Wedding card.  Click here to enter into the challenge.

The rules to play along with Retro Rubber Challenge is very simple, make sure the stamp you use on your project is at least one year or older. For more details on the rules, you can find them over on Retro Rubber Challenge blog.

Here is my card for your inspiration. The image on my card is by Gina K. Designs mini stamp set called All You Need is Love that was released in February 2019 and the sentiment is also by Gina K. Designs Love is All You Need that was released in January 2019. 

 My card is an A2 card, I used the Gina K. Designs Master Layouts 1 to cut the two layers, the heart is from the Master Layouts 4.  I stamped the image from the All You Need is Love stamp set and colored them with copics. 

Thanks again for stopping by, I love this challenge, I love making black, white and red cards. Please don't forget to stop over at the Retro Rubber Challenge blog and join the fun and check out the beautiful projects the design team members have created.

Here is a list of supplies I used on my card, Affiliate Links used at no additional cost. Thank you for your support.

 

SAME SET SYDROME FEATURING Create and Inkspire July 2020 Kit

Hello everyone!

Welcome to the Handmade Happiness Facebook Page Same Set Syndrome blog hop. Your NEXT stop is over on Instagram with Valerie Powell.

This collaboration is a series of hops that will be for six months featuring small stamp companies. This month we are using the Create and Inkspire July 2020 card kit here.  The August kit has been released also, it is very nice, especially if you love rainbow colors, you can see that one here.  Be sure to hop along to each person, there are a few kits that can be won, among some other prizes.

Here is my card for your inspiration:

My first card is an A2 card, I used some dies to die cut the layers, the top layer I used the stencil that came with the kit and ink blended the leaves on the background.  I used my misti to add the sentiment from the stamp set from the kit.  I stamped and colored the flowers with copics. I added some foam tape to the flowers and popped the flowers onto my card.  I added some embellishments and twine which is also included in the kit.

My second card is an A2 card also.  I used the paper from the kit to create the background.  I stamped and colored the flowers with copics.  I stamped the sentiment from the stamp set from the kit and heat embossed it in white.  I added velum onto my card, added the flowers and sentiment.  To finish off the card I added the embellishments that is also included in the kit.

I hope you have been inspired, thank you so much for stopping by, don't forget your next stop is Valerie Powell Instagram page.

Joy Clair Designs - Wanna Grab A Sloffee

Hello everyone!

I'm back with another coffee card featuring the Joy Clair Designs stamp set called Feeling Slothy. I'm loving creating slimline cards, they make your project look really cool. If you want to see more inspiration, hop over to Joy Clair Designs blog to see all the coffee related stamps they have in the store.  Also the Joy Clair store is having a sitewide sale on all items in the store (a full list of coffee related stamps are listed at the bottom of this post) ....don't forget to use MEMORIALDAY at checkout.

 
I am playing along with the Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop! Joy Clair is a Super Sponsor again this year. There are lots of sponsors and prizes if you would like to play along.

1.  The card I created with a slimline die from Trinity Stamps, I die cut the front panel and used a stencil to create the grass and clouds,

2.  I then stamped the images from the Joy Clair Feeling Slothy stamp set.

3.  The second sloth on my project I used the technique mirror stamping. I used the Waffle Flower Water Media Mat, I put the mat in my Misti, stamped the image onto the mat with versafine onyx ink, put my paper on top, rubbed it really well to get a clear image (love this technique),

4.  I heat embossed all the images with clear embossing powder because I colored them with copics (versafine ink is not alcohol friendly). I cut the images with a scan and cut, and adhered them to the card.  The bottom sloth I added foam dots to pop him up.

I hope you enjoyed my card as much as I enjoyed making it.

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!

Supplies used, affiliate Links used at no cost to you, thank you for your business.

JOY CLAIR DESIGNS MAY 2020 NEW RELEASE BLOG HOP - DAY 2

Hello everyone!

Welcome to the Day 2 of the NEW release from Joy Clair Stamps!  You should be coming from Renee Moran blog.  I hope you enjoyed Day 1 of the blog hop featuring the two digitals called Cup of Joy and Floral Joy.  If you did not have a chance to join the blog hop on day one, you can start here.

The design team is featuring two NEWLY released digital sets called "Bumble Bee" and "Spring Floral Joy".  To celebrate the NEW release, there will be TWO prizes.  One is a Junkie Bunkie, Accessory ZIP Bag donated by Den Nichols owner of  Simply Charming Everyday along with  a surprise package from Joy Clair Designs.  The SECOND prize is a  a gift card of $20 dollars valid for STAMPS only at the Joy Clair Designs Store.

To be entered to win, all you need to do is hop along with us (list is below) and comment on each blog. Please be original and creative when you comment,  not simply "I liked, beautiful card, etc".  Comments are due by 05/6/2020 at 11:59 PM EST. Winners will be announced on the Joy Clair Designs Blog on 05/13/2020.  Best of luck to you!

My first card  for DAY 2 of the blog hop is from the NEW Digital set Bumble Bear.  This is going to be one of my favorites!  The images are so cute and I love the sentiments.  My card is an A2 card, I distress the background with distress inks, I used a triple background die which I used three different shades of yellow cardstock, I adhered it to the base of my card.  I colored the bear image with Copics and added some diamond stickles to the wings for definition.  I used a stitched die to die cut the sentiment.    I used foam tape to add the image and sentiment to my card.

My second card is from the NEW Spring Floral Basket digital set I created an easel card, added some designer paper from my stash and added it to the base of the card.  I die cut the oval shape and adhered it to the easel card.  I printed the images I used from the Spring Floral Basket set, used my scan and cut to cut it out and colored the two tulip images with Copics.  I adhered them to the oval shape with foam tape, and fuzzy cut the image and added it to the card.

I hope you have been inspired and love the NEW products, here is the full line up for the blog hop, remember, you need to leave original and creative comments!

Martha Lucia Gomez
Melinda Beltran
Lindsay Adreon
Donna Idlet - YOU ARE HERE
Renee Moran
Linda Gorman
LeeAnn McKinney
Joy Clair Designs 

If you did not see the release of the "Spicy Like That" digital set last week, here is the set and a card I created using the set. Joy Clair Designs will be donating 50% of all proceeds from the "Spicy Like That" digital stamp set to Feeding America. This is one of the fabulous charity that is working to help food banks across the country during these unsure times. Feeding America is also putting together special food boxes for low-income families during the pandemic. If you want to learn more about how they use their donations, visit their website at: feedingamerica.org.

Here is my card for your inspiration, the original post is here.

Supplies used: Some affiliate Links used at no additional cost. Thank you for your support!

Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps - Welcome Birdies

Hello everyone!

I’m here with Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps featuring one of the new rubber stamps from the new release called Cat with Birdhouse Large. I hope you have a chance to hop along with the design team to see all the new stamps that were released the last two weeks.  If you have not seen all the new rubber stamps here is the link! 

Every month Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps will have a theme, this months theme is die cuts, Snarky,
Sweet Sentiments and Get Well. If you would like to join, please feel free to share on the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps Flaunt It If You Made It Facebook page. Each week one person will be chosen to receive a $5 store credit. It will be added to your account to spend on any rubber stamps from the store. All you have to do is make a card with at least one stamp from the sales category and use the technique and post it on the facebook page!

Here is my card for your inspiration:

1. My card is an A2 card,

2. I masked off the card to have an oval shape and inked up the center,

3. I die cut the image and cut it out with my scan and cut and colored it with copics. I put foam dots on the image and popped it onto the card.

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

The Collective Creators Group Toilet Paper Dragon Blog Hop

Hello everyone!

I am joining the The Collective Creators Facebook group in a blog hop showcasing this adorable dragon all wrapped up in toilet paper.  You should be coming from Saundra Rega and next on the list is Renee Moran.  The full list of the blog hop is at the end of this post.  

The blog hop is all for fun with the shortage of toilet paper during these difficult days of being quarantined.  I think my household of four is all set for at least another month (I hope).

This dragon is called TP Dudley and Sentiment - illustrated by Dustin Pike and is free on the Whimsy Stamps store. There are several free images in their store and they have lots of cute stamps and dies too!

Here is my image that I colored with copics.  I hope I have inspired you, the link to the FREE TP Dudley dragon is here.

Closer view of the image.

Thank you for stopping by.

Here is the complete list for the blog hop, enjoy!

Jill Killeen Killeen House Studio

LeeAnn McKinney LeeAnn Gets Crafty

Saundra Rega Crafted Bliss Studio

Donna Idlet Creative Lady

Renee Moran Delaney Jane Cards

Jessica Shier Jessica May Day

Marie Bingaman Another Card Making Blog

Joy Clair Designs March 2020 NEW Release Blog Hop - Day 1

Hello everyone!

Welcome to the Joy Clair Designs March 2020 Release Blog Hop! The design team has been working hard creating a variety of projects that are sure to spark your creativity juices! Your next stop will be  the talented Melinda Beltran blog. If you happened to join the hop in the middle, please start at the Joy Clair Design's Blog or see the list at the end of this post!

To celebrate this new release,t here is a prize up for grabs, just leave a comment on each designers blog for a chance to WIN a $25 gift certificate to be used in the Joy Clair Designs store. Hoppers must comment on all stops along the way. Comments are due by April 5th at 11:59 PM EST. Winner will be announced on the Joy Clair Designs Blog on April 8th, 2020.

Joy Clair Design NEW release contains three NEW stamp sets, that you can purchase as a digital download or clear stamps.   The design team will be featuring two sets today, which are "Go There" and "My Heart".  The best part of the NEW release, the stamps are 20% off until April 5th.  You don’t need to use a code, the prices are automatically reduced. Be sure to come back tomorrow for more inspiration.

Go There stamp set  or 

Go There Digital Download stamp set

My first card is an A2 card, I used some paper from my stash to add my first layer on the card that measures 4 x 5 1/2, I am using the digital version of the stamp set, I printed the image and then die cut it with a stitched die, I also die cut the sentiment from the digital set I adhered both pieces to my card.  To give some dimension to the cow, I added some colored the wine glass with copics and added some glossy accent, I used some Nuvo drops to the necklace.

"My Heart" stamp set or 

"My Heart" Digital Download stamp set

My second card is from the "My Heart" stamp set, I embossed the background with a die from my stash, I used the digital download stamp set, I lined 4 of the spools of thread together added the needle and thread at the end of the spool and printed it out, I cut the paper to size, colored the spools with copics and adhered this to my card base.  The sentiment is from the Joy Clair Designs
You and Me Sentiments.

Thank you for stopping by! Enjoy all the fabulous inspiration as you hop along, please make sure to comment as you go for a chance to win a $25 Joy Clair Designs Gift Certificate! Good luck!

Martha Lucia Gomez

Donna Idlet - YOU ARE HERE

Melinda Beltran

Lindsay Adreon 

LeeAnn McKinney 

Linda Gorman

Adam Karle 

Meghan Kennihan – Guest Designer 

Joy Clair Designs

Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps - Warm Winter

Hello everyone!

I am here with Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps featuring a few of their rubber stamps which are Knit Sweater and Mittens set of 2 (you can also buy these separately), the sentiments are called Wish You and Warm Winter Wishing.

My card is an A2 card, I cut my first layer at 4 x 5 1/4, I used a stencil that was in my stash to create the background.  Thought this went perfect with the sweater.  I then stamped the Knit Sweater and Mittens colored them with copics and used my scan & cut to cut them.   I finished the card off by stamping the sentiments Wish You and Warm Winter Wishing,using my misti to line the words on the card.

Closer look at my card.

Thank you so much for stopping by, please come back again soon. The promotion for the month of November is the following, you can find all the Christmas stamps here:

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