Hope

Hello!  Today is the 17th of March and that brings a reminder for YOU to do a self breast exam.  This blog hop has caught lumps.. so please be sure to complete it.  This is a great monthly reminder!  Michele from Cas-ual Fridays Stamps has created such a wonderful reminder for us all.  Be sure to comment along the way.  3 lucky commenters will win a $15 gift certificate to the Cas-ual Fridays Stamps store!  Comments must be made by March 19th at 12 am EST to qualify. 

 

You should have arrived from Sue.  Should you get lost along the way, please refer back to Cas-ual Fridays Stamps blog

It would be absolutely incredible if YOU could participate in the monthly bog hop as a card maker!  All you need to use is ONE Cas-ual Fridays Stamp or die to participate.  Please join the Facebook group for more info https://www.facebook.com/groups/1015868698493563/.  

The more we get to participate, the more people we reach.. the more lives we can save by early detection!

 

Cas-ual Fridays Stamp products used:

Be

Full on Floral

Hope Fri-die 

 

 

 

1.  To start the card I embossed in gold the Full on Floral stamp. 

2.  I then took a blending tool and covered the entire background.

3.  From the Be stamp set, I took the butterflies and embossed those gold.  I lightly blended some ink on those as well. 

4.  For the hope die, I heat embossed a patch of gold and then die cut from that heat embossed area. 

5.  I took a piece of ribbon and decided diagonal placement for the hope and butterflies. 

6.  After placing the hope I took the butterflies and lightly with a pen rounded the wings to make them lift off the card.

 

 

  

 

Your next stop on the hop is Kimberly

 

 



Butterfly Birthday - Stamp of Approval

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by

 

Have you purchased your Stamp of Approval box yet??  I hear it is almost sold out.  I absolutely loved this box and yes, I was privileged to win one.

 

A few days back Catherine posted a butterfly card and asked what color you would make yours... Naturally, I said purple.  Then I couldn't stop thinking about it.. so I made one.  My sister in law likes purple and I needed a birthday card.. so it worked so perfect. 

 

I used Altenew inks and the Lovely Notes Stamp of Approval.  I also used Dylusions spray to flick a bit of purple on the card.  I popped up the top layer with foam with a layer of purple behind.. It looks gorgeous in person! 

 

Happy Crafting!

~Kara

 



Stamp of Approval - Lovely Notes collection

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by

 

Today I'd like to show off a few cards I have made with the newest Stamp of Approval box .    I am soooooooooo fortunate to have WON a box from a Facebook group I belong to.. I can't thank Laurel and Catherine enough!!  So grateful.  They do sell out, but to see if you can still purchase visit here.

 

 

 

On to the cards I have made so far.  I have had my box for 2 days now and just LOVE the cards I've made so far. 

 

My first card is CAS (simple) ... It came together in no time at all.  I simply used Dylusions Spray and took out the nozzle and flicked.  I then Stamped Thank you (from the Stamp of Approval Box) and finished it off by stamping a butterfly onto my card.  I also stamped an entire set of the butterflies and cut these out with my Brother Scan N Cut.   I glued just the body portion of the butterfly and curled the wings upwards to make them pop away from the base.  I added a few sequins to the card and called it finished!

 

 

 

My 2nd card is beyond gorgeous (if I don't say so myself, LOL)  I used a combo of Rubbernecker Stamps (Wildflowers in the Wind) and the new Stamp of Approval box.  I used my Zig Clean Brush Markers for the Rubbernecker Stamps. It is a multi layer stamp and I simply colored the marker onto the stamp (while on my MISTI) and then spritzed with one or two sprays of water..  

 

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Swing on over and grab a Stamp of Approval box.. You won't be disappointed.. so many projects you can make and the great part is.. they all work together so well.

 

Happy Crafting!

~Kara

 

 

 



Snowflakes are winter's butterflies

Hello! Thanks so much for stopping by today!

 

I always say I live in the wrong part of the US.. I like warm and sunny weather.  Here where I reside, we are fortunate that NO accumulation has happened yet.. At least I'm thankful, LOL.

 

When I saw the sentiment stamp from So Suzy Stamps.. Snowflakes are winter's butterflies... I just knew I needed it.   I love butterflies and this is one way to get me through our rough winters..

 

Purple everything!!  That's what I feel.   So of course I went purple.  I used the Snowflake fusion cover plate from My Favorite Things.  I chose a lilac color and to have a contrasting dark purple behind.    I went back and forth as to whether or not glitter was needed to pop out a snowflake.  I tried a few and did not like the outcome, so I used the plain lilac.

 

The tag that I stamped and embossed my sentiment on is from Craftin Desert Diva's Pocket Pieces.  This set is so versatile and be used in so many different ways.  The stitched look is a look I LOVE!

 

I took some twine and wrapped it around that tag to give it a different look.  The snowflakes I used are shiny and give a little flare to the card. 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope that if you dislike snow where you live, that you too can see it through different eyes.. Butterflies

 

 

 This card is entered into these challenges.
Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenge
Craftin Desert Diva's linky party