STAMPday Birthday Project Feature with Tanja

I am playing along in STAMPgirl Tanja's Little Art Cottage

STAMPday Birthday Project Feature using STAMPlorations Products💕

I created a Birthday card using these STAMPlorations Products.

ARTplorations Peony Number Two Stencil

CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nest Dies

Clear Stickers Birthday Word Art

Shaker Blends Color Confetti 

I placed my ARTplorations Peony Number Two Stencil

over Strathmore Mixed Media Paper and used i-Crafters Blending Brushes to

blend Distress Oxide Inks: Scattered Straw, Tattered Rose, Saltwater Taffy and

Warm Lipstick. I loved the blended colors combination:-)

Next I die cut the image with

CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nest Dies.

Then trimmed the cake off the 

Clear Stickers Birthday Word Art sentiment and added to main image.

Attached the pretty Peony image to the 100# basic white cardbase

and added a Shaker Blends Color Confetti for a bit of shine.

I was really pleased with my CAS STAMPlorations card.

Thank you for your visit and wishing you all a happy, healthy crafting time...Please

keep our dear sweet Shery in your thoughts and prayers as she begins

her treatments to fight her disease.

Love and Hugs.. 

Nancy

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STAMPlorations Products

ARTplorations Peony Number Two Stencil

CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nest Dies

Clear Stickers Birthday Word Art

Shaker Blends Color Confetti

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CAS Christmas Card Challenge: Decorations

I am just in time to play in this months CAS Christmas Card Challenge: Decorations!

Thank you Cathy for hosting a fun Challenge.

It has been such a busy month at home harvesting our amazing veggie/berry garden.

I have had to squeeze in all my card making and posting...like today😊

I did get to create 8 backgrounds a few days ago using 3D Embossing Folders on

different colors of SU and Tonic Foil Cardstocks that our very talented Bonnie, Lolly

and friends have been creating. Be sure and click on the links for samples!!!

My card using my beautiful shiny SU Silver Foil Cardstock background.

I Dry Embossed the SU Silver Foil with SU Subtle 3D Embossing Folder and 

then sanded with a sanding block to give the background more shine.

I will be making more cards in the future using the 7 more backgrounds😊

Next die cut the background with Reverse Confetti "Lacy Scallop Frame".

Then stamped with Versamark the STAMPlorations "Warm Hands and Warm Hearts" 

decorated packages image and the sentiment from the set  using MISTI.

Then heat embossed them with Ranger Princess Gold EB Powder,  which I LOVE!

It is a true gold!  Then used CUTplorations "Warm Hands and Warm Hearts" Die to 

die cut the image and popped up with SU regular and Mini Dimensionals.

I fussy cut the sentiment and popped up.

Added the main image to SU Basic White 100# Card Base and Done!

Loved the result and it was truly a QCAS card just in time for the end of the Challenge😃

Now sharing a photo of the beautiful texture and shine!  Enjoy....

Thank you again Cathy for your wonderful challenge.

Love and Hugs...

Supplies:

Stamps: STAMPlorations Warm Hands & Warm Hearts

Paper: SU Basic White 100# CS.  SU Silver Foil CS.

Inks: Versamark Clear.

Accessories: SU 3D Subtle Embossing Folder.  CUTplorations Warm Hands & Warm Hearts.  MISTI. Reverse Confetti Lacy Scallop Frame Confetti Cuts.  Ranger Princess Gold EB Powder. SU dimensionals. Sanding Block.

Adding my card to Merry Little Christmas Anything goes Challenge.

CAS (W) Mix Up June Reminder Flight

Our CAS (W) Mix Up Reminder Flight Cards for more Inspiration Hosted by Viv.

Be sure to check out the beautiful and clever CAS cards by our DT!

You still have until the 24th to play along.  We Love it when you join us😀

My card using Watercoloring, Stamping, Heat Embossing and Die Cut.

I love this beautiful Penny Black Nature Allure stamp set, which is a Christmas set, but I paired it with  STAMPlorations Trendy Butterflies 2 stamp set sentiment for CAS (W) Mix Up Flight Challenge.

The bird on the pine branch looks like a baby bird to me getting brave enough to fly😀

I stamped the bird image with Versafine Black ink onto Strathmore Mixed Media paper, then heat embossed with SU Clear EB Powder.  Then the fun watercoloring with Zigs.  Next die cut the frame with Spellbinder Rectangle Hemstitch Die then stamped and added the stamped sentiment.

Then attached card front to SU Garden Green cardstock,  added Wink of Stella to the entire image and Done!  I was pleased with the results.  Hope you like it too.

We would love to have you join us if you have not already.  Love and Hugs..

Supplies: 

Stamps: Penny Black Nature's Allure, STAMPlorations Trendy Butterflies 2.

Paper: Strathmore Mixed Media.  SU Garden Green.

Inks: Versafine Black ink.  Zigs.  Archival Jet Black.

Accessories: Spellbinders Hemstitch Die. MISTI. Heat Tool. Wink of Stella.

CAS Mix Up Stencil February Challenge: Heat Embossing

Time for our CAS Mix Up February Stencil Challenge: Heat Embossing. We have inspiring sample cards by our talented Design Team and by our wonderful Guest Designer Arlene (Sundaystamper Papercrafts).

Host: Nancy (Me) 

I am sharing several Stencil Heat Embossing videos using different products and techniques,  so if you need any inspiration be sure and visit our tutorials.

Have fun and maybe even try a new technique.

Please be sure and keep your card designs Clean and Simple.

You Tube Video Tutorials:

WOW! Heat Embossing with Stencils 6:10.

Heat Embossing with Stencils by Gina K 8:50.

Heat Embossing with Stencils by Lindsay Adrion 10:19

Distress Embossing Glaze Techniques by Jennifer McGuire 21:38..Stencil EB at 8:15

Follow your Dreams

  Placed Simon Says Stamp (SSS) "Tumbling Leaves Stencil" off the edge of SU Whisper White 100# cardstock and secured stencil with 3M Masking Tape to my Glass Mat.  

I wanted to use 3 colors of Ranger Distress Embossing Glaze (EB Powder) on the leaves,  but knew I would have to remove masking tape and stencil if I only heat embossed one color at a time.  Then replace stencil and masking tape perfectly so I would not get a blurry effect.  So I chose Glaze powder colors that would work well together if blended.

After securing stencil I used a sponge dauber to add Versamark Clear ink thru the stencil,  then  sprinkled EB Glaze powder colors.

I used Distress Embossing Glaze, Antique Linen (lt yellow), Peeled Paint (lt green) and Vintage Photo (brown) in that order.

Removed masking tape and stencil from card front.  Shook off glaze powders onto copy paper and poured into empty very small clear plastic pot with screw top lid to save for a future project.

Heat embossed the Glaze and LOVED the beautiful shiny results.

Then die cut the stenciled leaves card front with Reverse Confetti "Lacy Scallop Frame" Confetti Cut. 

Next stamped STAMPlorations "Woodland Friends" Sentiment and heat embossed with Vintage Photo Glaze twice.  It looks a bit blurry in the photo,  but does not IRL.

I popped up the image with craft foam and attached to SU WW Thick 100# card base and Done!  Loved the results.  I will be using this technique again.

I was inspired by Jennifer McGuire's video above.

Sharing Close Up of all the Stencil Heat Embossing.  

You still have until the 24th to play along.  We would love to have you join us.  

Love and Hugs..

  

Supplies:

Stamps: STAMPlorations "Woodland Friends" sentiment.

Paper: SU Whisper White Thick 100#

Inks: Versamark Clear Ink.  

Accessories: SSS "Tumbling Leaves Stencil".  Reverse Confetti "Lacy Scallop Frame" Confetti Cut.  Ranger Distress Embossing Glaze (powder) Antique Linen (lt yellow), Peeled Paint (lt green) and Vintage Photo (brown). Heat tool.  Craft Foam, Connect Glue.

Twofer January 2021 Flowers Challenge

I am so happy to be joining Dolly's January Twofer Challenge😄

Who could resist the "Flower" Challenge...not me!

The Rules

I made my 1st card,  which helped me decide how to design a 2nd card using a different occasion and the same die😀

Here is photo of my Twofer Cards.  I Loved the results!

My 1st card is a Die Cut Valentine for my 91 year old girlfriend!

You can see the SSS heart die at the bottom of the photo.

I chose an Alcohol Inks (reds and pinks) with tissue background from my stash.

Here is the link to a card I made using the Alcohol Ink with Tissue Paper Background, which includes the technique description.  A bit involved,  but if you make several you will have a nice stash for later use😀

I cut an A2 card front (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") out of SU Whisper White 100# CS.

Then I used my new SSS"Heart of Flowers" Die to die cut the image.  

Punched out pieces with toothpick.  Then attached alcohol ink background to the back of the die cut heart with scotch tape.

Added STAMPlorations Clear Sticker "Just Everyday Greetings" to a piece of SU 100# cards and attached to card front.  Stamped hearts from STAMPlorations "Big Dreamer" and outlined the hearts with Wink of Stella.

Added SU Rhinestones and Done!  So pretty when the light hits the die cut heart.

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My 2nd card using a stencil I die cut out of an acrylic sheet using the Heart Die.

You can see the stencil at bottom of the photo.

I placed the stencil over a SU 100# card front and secured with masking tape. 

Then used make up brushes to add the Distress Oxide colors.  I used my brushes without adding more inks.  I wanted a soft look.  It was a fun way to use the ink that is always leftover on the brushes.

Next Removed stencil and placed piece in MISTI.  Stamped STAMPlorations "Brave One" using Versafine black ink and Heat EB with SU Clear EB Powder.

Then die cut image with Spellbinders "Rectangle Hemstitch" Die.

Popped up with craft foam and attached to SU Whisper White 100# card base.

Then attached SU Candy Dots to center of flowers and Done!

Loved the CAS stencil designed card!

So pleased with both cards for different occasions,  using the same die cut and very different designs.  Thank you Dolly for such a fun Twofer Challenge.

Love and Hugs and stay creative and safe!

You still have until the 24th to play along.

Sharing my cards with NBUS Challenge #22.  This was my 1st time to use the beautiful SSS Heart of Flowers Die and my stencil made from the die!

Supplies:

1st Card:

Stamps: STAMPlorations "Big Dreamer" hearts.

Paper: SU Whisper White 100# CS.  

Inks: Ranger Alcohol Inks: pinks and reds.  

Accessories: Simon Says Stamp " Heart of Flowers" Die.  STAMPlorations Clear Sticker "Just Everyday Greetings".  Scotch tape.  SU Rhinestones.

2nd Card: 

Stamps: STAMPlorations "Brave One".

Paper: SU Whisper White 100#

Inks: Distress Oxides.  Versafine Black.

Accessories: SSS "Hearts of Flowers" Die used to die cut acrylic sheet stencil.  Spellbinders Hemstitch Rectangle Die.  Make up Brushes. SU Clear EB Powder.

So excited to be Dolly's Conventional Twofer Winner😀

Thank you Dolly for hosting a fun Flowers Challenge.

Stamplorations joining Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Hop

 The Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Hop to win prizes.

STAMPlorations is joining the Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Hop for more prizes.

STAMPlorations is Featuring 2 New Christmas Coffee Stamp Sets for the 

Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Hop. 5% off instantly plus 20% off when you add my STAMPGIRLNANCY code.

The new stamp sets.

Fa-La-La-La-Latte

Holiday Mocha Feels

Monika and I are sharing projects using the new Christmas stamp sets.

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Holiday Mocha Feels

Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies

Close Up of Heat Embossed and Metallic Paint Shine.

I stamped the mocha image with Versafine black ink onto mixed media paper and heat embossed with clear EB powder.  Then painted the floral arrangement, coffee beans and mocha with Gamsi Tambi W/C paints.  I used the metallic gold and silver W/C paints also,  which adds shine along with the heat embossing.

Then stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set with Distress Ink and heat embossed with clear EB powder.  Stamped the Joy from the same set and outlined with a black art pen.

Die cut the border, then attached to card base and Done!

Every sentiment in the set fits inside the coffee cup..so cool!

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Fa-La-La-La-Latte

CUTplorations Stitched Tags Nesting Dies

I do Love making tags for my trays of cookies,  that I share with family and friends.  The cookies are delicious with tea or coffee:-)

I used CUTplorations Stitched Tags Nesting Dies to die cut all the tags from Strathmore Tan and White Mixed Media papers.

Stamped the tag images and mug cup image from the stamp set and heat embossed.

Watercolored the poinsettias and mug cup with Gansai Tambi paints.  I used the gold metallic paint on the images for a pretty shine.

 

Fussy cut the poinsettia that is off the edge of the cup...the poinsettia and cup are one piece.  Next attached to die cut Tag.

Watercolored the poinsettia tags,  fussy cut and popped up with craft foam.

Added stamped and heat embossed sentiments then attached layers and added the SU ribbons (ret) and Done!

In the future I will be making more of these fun colorful Christmas tags:-)

I loved all the choices of sentiments in the set and images.

Thank you Shery for the two new awesome Christmas Stamp Sets.

We hope you join the Coffee Lovers Hop for a chance at amazing prizes and inspiring project designs.  Love and Hugs..

STAMPlorations November Stencil Challenge

STAMPlorations November Stencil Challenge

Already time for our Stencil Challenge.  We would love to have you join in with your stencil projects!

ARTplorations Slimline Stencil "Beyond the Trees"

STAMPlorations "Woodland Friends"

 I secured with 3M Masking Tape the Slimline Stencil "Beyond the Trees"

to Yupo paper.  Then used makeup brushs to blend Distress Oxide inks over

the stencil.  My 1st time to try the Yupo paper for stenciling.

I loved how the inks blended. I used a masked circle for my moon.

Next fussy cut the "Woodland Friends" that I found in my stash.

I had used Derwent W/C Pencils to color the images.

The white border was the edge of the slimline stencil:-)

Added the stamped  sentiment on Yupo paper and the main image to

100# white cardbase and Done!

Enjoy and be sure and check out the Stencil DT girls projects too!

Love and Hugs.  Nancy

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Slimline Stencil Beyond the Trees

Woodland Friends

STAMPlorations Store

The Rules:

• Players can link up a maximum of 3 projects -- any type of project is welcome as long as a stencil is used -- but each project must be in its own blog post.
• Use of stencil (any brand) is a requirement.
• Non-STAMPlorations products are OK 
• No sneak peek project entries; full project photo must be displayed on blog post in order to qualify for the prizes.
• To qualify for the prize, players must display challenge graphic and have a text link to the challenge post (blogs only)

Prizes: $20 prize code to winner / $7 prize code to 3 randomly picked entries

Twofer Card Challenge #29: Butterflies

Playing in Darnell's Twofer Card Challenge #29: Butterflies!

There is still time to play until the 24th.  So many Gorgeous and Creative Twofer

Butterfly cards by Dolly's talented DT and Followers:-)

I was totally inspired by DT Girl,  Marcia's post to stamp and pencil color on Tan paper

and her Split-4 Technique,  which makes 4 card fronts.  

Hope you like my cards,  Marcia, Dolly and friends!

I used the same stamped and die cut butterfly from the STAMPlorations "Fluttery" 

stamp set for both cards.

I stamped with  Versafine black ink the pot of flowers and butterfly 

 onto the Tan Mixed Media paper,    Then die cut both with the "Fluttery" die cuts.

Then the fun began using Prismacolor pencils to color the images.

I loved the ease of pencil coloring over the Tan MM paper.  

Next I die cut the pot of flowers into my tan card front and inlaid my colored image.

Then die cut the card front with CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch

Rectangle Nesting Dies.

Stamped the sentiment and  shaped the pencil colored butterfly with stylus

 and then popped up the butterfly with mini dimensionals and

attached to 100# white cardstock and done.

I loved the rich colors I was able to achieve with the pencils on Tan MM paper!

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Here is the Split-4 Stamping Technique Video by Creative Treehouse that 

Marcia shared on her blog .  I used the same SU "Forever Fern" stamp set.

Be sure and check out the video.  A fun and easy technique to get 4 card fronts

to finish into cards.  

To finish my card front I die cut my border with the 

Spellbinder Hemstitch die and stamped the sentiment from the same fern set.

Next stamped,  die cut and Zigs colored the butterfly,  which I shaped with a stylus.

Next I attached card front to a layer of SU Garden Green CS and 

attached to SU Whisper White 100# Card base and done!

Sharing a photo of the 4 card fronts I made using the Split 4 technique.

The top 2 card fronts are upside down so you can see how I stamped in a circle

the Forever Fern images.

Thank you again Marcia for inspiring me to try the techniques I used for my Twofer cards!

Thank you Dolly for the pencil coloring technique and your awesome Twofer Butterflies

Challenge.  Thank you for reading my long post!

Hope some of you are inspired to try these techniques.

Stay Safe and Creative,  my friends.  Love and Hugs...

CAS Watercolour February Challenge: Red and Black

The February CAS Watercolour Challenge: Red and Black is hosted by the

very talented, Marcia (Marcia's Stampin' Pad).  There are so many gorgeous cards 

by the amazing Design Team, Guest Designer.

Here is my card using the brand new STAMPlorations "Layered Vases" stamp set

designed by the artsy talented Shirley, Bees Knees!

I kept my design CAS and loved using the Red and Black color combo.

The card format is 6" x 4 3/4" so I could add a black frame.

I die cut the card front 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" using CUTplorations Basic

A2 Panels Nesting Dies.

I used my MISTI to stamp the vase and flowers image with Black Versafine ink

and heat embossed with clear EB powder.

Then placed the card front in my MISTI for all the watercolor stamping,  using Distress

Oxide inks: Candied Apple and Black Soot spritzed with water and stamped.

Kept the card front in MISTI and stamped the sentiment using DOX Candied Apple and heat embossed with clear EB powder.

Using my MISTI for all the steps made for a Quick Clean and Simple card:-)

I am looking forward to trying my luck using a more artsy design with this

new awesome stamp set in the near future!

Thank you Marcia for a fun and easy CAS Watercolour Challenge.

You have until the 24th to play along.  Hugs..

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Supplies:

Stamps: STAMPlorations "Layered Vase" by Shirley Bees Knees.

Paper: SU Whisper White 100# and Basic Black CS

Inks: Versamark Black ink,  DOX inks: Candied Apple and Black Soot.

Accessories: CUTplorations "Basic A2 Panels Nesting Die" for card front.  SU Clear EB Powder and Heat Tool, MISTI

Adding to STAMPlorations Anything Goes Challenge

If you use my discount code STAMPGIRLNANCY when you check out at the 

STAMPlorations Store you can get a 20% discount:-)