Monday, March 18, 2024

Creative Worship by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps | Dad

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 Hello Sweet Friends!
 
Today's card features the NEW Messy Marks Background stamp from Creative Worship by Sweet 'N Sassy Stamps March 2024 Release. I love that these background stamps help create quick & easy background panels with a bit of ink blending and a few splatters. 

I create a card for DAD featuring the NEW Messy Marks Background stamp along with the Dad Word Die (hurry, this die is retiring!) and a sub sentiment from the Sentimental Wordfetti stamp set.

Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/5" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Black Mat: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" - Master Layout 1
Powder Blue Ink Blended/Stamped Panel: 3 3/4" x 5" - Master Layout 1
Black Mat Strip: 3 3/4" x 1 3/4"
Silver Metallic Strip: 3 3/4" x 1 5/8"
Dad Word Die: 3 5/8" x 15/16"
Sentiment Strip: 1 3/16" x 1/4"

Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/5" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Die Cut Black Mat measuring: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" using Master Layout 1.
  • Cut Powder Blue A2 Panel measuring 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and ink blend with Power Blue, Blue Denim and In the Navy ink. Stamp Messy Marks Background with Blue Denim ink. I used a Misti stamping tool as I had to stamp multiple times. Die Cut panel to 3 3/4" x 5" using Master Layout 1. Touch up any ink blending and add paint splatters with Black Soot & Brushed Pewter Distress Paint.  
  • Cut Black Strip Mat measuring: 3 3/4" x 1 3/4".
  • Cut Silver Metallic Strip measuring:  3 3/4" x 1 5/8".
  • Die Cut 3 Dad's using Dad Word Die and Black card stock. Stack & glue them together to make your own embellishment.
  • Stamp and emboss the "You're Awesome" sentiment from the Sentimental Wordfetti stamp set with white embossing powder on black card stock.
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Black Enamel Dots
 
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Sunday, March 17, 2024

Your Paper Insider Subscription Box | Hello, Sweet Friend

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Your Paper Insider is a quarterly subscription and includes a mystery assortment of hand-picked papers. You can also purchase past Boxes along with a few specialty papers individually. You can see their products HERE
 
I was lucky enough to be sent a box and created a fun St. Patrick's themed card featuring papers from the Your Paper Insider Box 5 (Used the Silver Holographic Linen Weave, Forest Green card stock, Kelly Green card stock, Emerald Metallic Foil and Black Matte EVO Synthetic Paper from the box) by pairing it with Spellbinders Gnome Drive Holiday (S4-1297) and Gnome Drive Spring (S4-1314). The papers die cut beautifully.
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
White Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"
Vellum Arch Panel: 3" x 4 1/4"
White Arch Panel: 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"
Black Sentiment Strip: 2 1/2" x 1/4"

Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Cut White Panel measuring: 3 3/4" x 5"
  • Die Cut Vellum Arch measuring: 3" x 4 1/4" using Essential Arches (S5-526).
  • Die Cut White Arch measuring: 2 1/2" x 3 3/4" using Essential Arches (S5-526)
  • Die Cut Gnome, car, 3 & 4 Leaf Clovers, Mini 4 Leaf Clover, Horseshoe, & Hat Gnome Drive Holiday (S4-1297) and Gnome Drive Spring (S4-1314) with Silver Holographic Linen Weave, Forest Green card stock, Kelly Green card stock, Emerald Metallic Foil, Black Matte EVO Synthetic Paper and Graphite card stock. Assemble Gnome.
  • Foil sentiment from Always and Forever Sentiment Strips BP-049) using White Opaque Foil ( GLF-049). Die cut with coordinating die and trim fish tail ends off.
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Green Rhinestones.
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Saturday, March 16, 2024

Color Hues Color Challenge #83 | The Lord is Near

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It's time for us to share the next Hues of Color over at the Color Hues Challenge Blog! The colors that have been chosen for you to create with are Cream and Blue for the next two weeks! We can't wait to see how you are inspired!
 
Here's my take...
 
My card features Sweet 'N Sassy Stamps NEW Dearest Friend stamp stamp set along with a sentiment from the NEW The Lord is Near stamp set from the March 2024 Release.
 
Card Measurements:
Ivory A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Denim Blue Mat: 3 3/4" x 5"
Ivory Stamped Panel: 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
Vellum Panel: 3 1/8" x 4 3/8"
Denim Blue Circle Mat: 2 3/8"
Ivory Stitched Circle: 2 1/4"
 
Steps to Create Card: 
  • Create Ivory/Cream A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Die Cut Blue Denim Mat measuring: 3 3/4" x 5" using Master Layout 1 Die.
  • Cut Ivory/Cream A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and randomly stamp floral images from Dearest Friend stamp set with Blue Denim ink. Trim panel down by die cutting to to 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" using Master Layout 2. 
  • Cut Vellum Panel measuring: 3 1/8" x 4 3/8".
  • Die Cut Blue Denim Circle measuring 2 3/8" using Circles Die Set
  • Stamp sentiment from The Lord is Near stamp set using Blue Denim ink on Ivory/Cream card stock. Die Cut with a Stitched Circle die measuring 2 1/4" using Stitched Circles 2 Die Set.
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Natural Cord and Sparkling Clear Sequins
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Make sure to head over to the Color Hues Challenge blog to join the fun and see what my talented teammates have created to inspire you!
Happy Stamping!!

Friday, March 15, 2024

Spellbinders | March 2024 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month

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 Today I'm sharing the NEW March 2024 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Club. If you are not already a subscriber of the Glimmer Hot Foil of the Month Club, registration is now open and can be found HERE.

 
The NEW Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the month is called Sketched Lines (GOM-MAR24) and it comes with one roll of foil. Colors may vary, I received Cobalt Blue (GLF-020).

I created a Sympathy/Encouragement card featuring the NEW Sketched Lines (GOM-MAR24) along with the NEW Everyday Foliage (S4-1339) along with a sentiment from BetterPress Always and Forever Sentiment Strips (BP-025) foiled in Matte Silver (GLF-028).

Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Graphite A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Black Mat: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
Silver Fox Foiled Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"
Graphite & Lunar Gray Foliage Die Cuts: 1 1/2" x 3 7/8"
Black Sentiment Strip: 2 3/4" x 1/4"

Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Die Cut Graphite A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" using Precision Layering A2 A (S5-487).
  • Die Cut Black Mat measuring: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" using Precision Layering A2 B (S5-494).
  • Cut Silver Fox (Retired) A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and foil Sketched Lines (GOM-MAR24) with Matter Silver Foil (GLF-028).
  • Die Cut 2 Foliage Sprigs using Everyday Foliage (S4-1339) with Lunar Gray and Graphite card stock.  
  • Foil sentiment from BetterPress Always and Forever Sentiment Strips (BP-025) using Matter Silver Foil (GLF-028). Die Cut with coordinating die. Optional: trim fish tail off sentiment strip.
  •  Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Sparkling Clear Sequins
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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Spellbinders | March 2024 BetterPress of the Month

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Today I'm sharing the NEW March 2024 BetterPress of the Month Club. If you are not already a subscriber of the BetterPress of the Month Club, registration is now open and can be found HERE.
 
The NEW BetterPress of the Month is called Friendship Book Plate (BPOM-March24).
 
I created a card featuring the frame plate from the NEW Friendship Book Plate (BPOM-March24) along with a Gnome from the Storytime Gnomes Clear Stamp & Die of the Month (CDOM-MAR24) and a sentiment from the Sketched Lines Glimmer Hot Foil of the Month (GOM-MAR24).
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored by 5 1/2")
Faded Brick A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Chocolate Truffle Mat: 4" x 5 1/4"
Kraft BetterPress Panel: 3 13/16" x 5 1/16"
Chocolate Truffle Arch Label: 2 3/4" x 3 1/2"
Kraft Arch Label: 2 1/2" x 3 1/4"
Chocolate Truffle Sentiment Strip: 2 1/2" x 3/8"
 
Copic Markers Used:
Skin: E50, E51, E53
Beard: W2, W3
Hat/Shoes: E23, E25, E27 and BG10, BG11
Book: N0, E42, E43, E44, E84, E87 

Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored by 5 1/2").
  • Cut Faded Brick A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".
  • Cut Chocolate Truffle Mat measuring: 4" x 5 1/4".
  • Cut Kraft A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and Press Friendship Book Plate (BPOM-March24) with Bark (BPI-003) ink. Trim panel to 3 13/16" x 5 1/16". 
  • Stamp Gnome from Storytime Gnomes Clear Stamp & Die of the Month (CDOM-MAR24) with black ink and color with your favorite coloring medium. I used Copic Markers and have listed the markers above. Die Cut with coordinating die.
  • Foil sentiment from Sketched Lines Glimmer Hot Foil of the Month (GOM-MAR24) with Copper Foil (GLF-005).
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Natural Cord and Coffee Pearl Mix
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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Spellbinders | March 2024 Stamp & Die of the Month

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Today I'm sharing the NEW March 2024 Clear Stamp & Die of the Month Club. There is also the Clear Stamp of the Month option if you don't want the coordinating die set. If you are not already a subscriber of the Clear Stamp & Die of the Month Club or Clear Stamp of the Month Club, registration is now open and can be found HERE.
 
The NEW Large Die of the Month is called Storytime Gnomes (CDOM-MAR24). I paired it with the Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder (E3D-037) to create a fun Gnome Coffee card.
 
Card Measurements: 
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Portobello Embossed Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"
Latte Strip: 3 3/4" x 2"
Pattern Paper Strip: 3 3/4" x 1 7/8"
Latte Circle: 2 1/2"
Sentiment: 1 3/8" x 1 1/4"
 
Copic Markers Used: 
Skin: E50, E51, E53
Beard: W2, W3
Hat/Clothes: BG10, BG11 & E23, E25
Shoes: E23, E25
Coffee Cup: BG13 & E23, E25
Book: E84, E87

Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Cut Portobello Panel measuring: 3 3/4" x 5. Emboss with Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder (E3D-037).
  • Cut Latte Strip measuring: 3 3/4" x 2"
  • Cut Pattern Paper Strip measuring:3 3/4" x 1 7/8". I used Honey Bee Stamps The Bee's Knees 6x6 (Retired).  
  • Die Cut Latte Circle measuring: 2 1/2" using Everlasting Circles (S4-1280).
  • Stamp Gnome and Sentiment from Storytime Gnomes (CDOM-MAR24) using Black ink. Color with favorite coloring medium. I used Copic Markers and listed markers used above. Die Cut sentiment and image out with coordinating die.
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Coffee Pearl Mix
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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Spellbinders | March 2024 Large Die of the Month

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A NEW month means NEW CLUB KITS over at Spellbinders! Today I'm sharing the NEW March 2024 Large Die of the Month Club. If you are not already a subscriber of the Large Die of the Month Club, registration is now open and can be found HERE.
 
The NEW Large Die of the Month is called Classic Tales (DOML-MAR24).  I combined it with the Checkered Scallops Embossing Folder of the Month (EOM-MAR24) along with a foiled sentiment from the Always and Forever Sentiments Strips Press Plate & Die (BP-025)
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Dune Embossed A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/5"
Scene: 3 7/8" x 4 3/8"
White Sentiment Strip: 2 5/8" x 1/4"
 
Steps to Create Card:
  • Create White A2 Top Fold Card Base measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2").
  • Cut Dune A2 Panel measuring: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Emboss with Checkered Scallops Embossing Folder of the Month (EOM-MAR24).
  • Die Cut pieces to create scene using Classic Tales Large Die of the Month (DOML-MAR24) with Beeswax, Chamomile, Teal Topaz, Waterfall, Latte, Portobello, and White card stock.
  • Foil a sentiment from the lways and Forever Sentiments Strips Press Plate & Die (BP-025) using Gold Foil ( GLF-014). 
  • Assemble card.
  • Embellish with Natural Twine/Cord and Chocolate Jewels
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