Let it snow!

Hello! Thanks so much for stopping by

 

Today, I'd like to show a card made for the Cas-ual Fridays Stamps blog challenge.  The challenge can be found here .  Dies ONLY challenge!

 

 

Products used:

 Funky Snowflakes from Cas-ual Fridays Stamps (no longer available)

Lawn Fawn - Let it snow

Distress Oxide

 

 



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

 

 



Happy Birthday

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by.

 

Today I want to share a card made for the Cas-ual Fridays Red, Pink and White challenge.

 

 

The new release from Cas-ual Fridays caught my eye.  I purchased a few goodies and thought I'd use them for my challenge card.

 

I used:

Full On Floral (background)

Heartfelt Sayings

 

To make my background,  I embossed in white from Brutus Monroe.  I just love his embossing powders.  I then took Rockin Red from Catherine Pooler Designs and with the ink blending tool started heavy red and the made the ombre look .  I then tied some white ribbon and stamped Happy Birthday from the Heartfelt Sayings in Red from Brutus Monroe.

 

The card is super cute and will definitely make someone's birthday a little brighter!

 

 

This card is entered into the Cas-ual Fridays Challenge here



Be Brave

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by.  It is the 17th of February and today is the day we remind a sistah to do a self breast exam.  This monthly blog hop has saved lives!  Lumps have been found through the reminder of these hops, so please don't take this as just another blog hop.  Do the self breast check and remind a friend or family member as well.

 

Michele, the owner of Cas-ual Fridays Stamps, started this blog hop as a reminder to all women. 

 

This is a blog hop for ALL to participate in.  Hop along with us and you have a chance to win (2) random winners will be chosen among those who comment along the hop to win a gift certificate to the store..! 

Comments must be made by 12:00am EST on February 19th, 2016 to qualify.

 

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!

You should have arrived from Lisa's blog

My card this month is super simple, but super meaningful.   You see, a former co-worker of mine was a 2 time breast cancer survivor.. first round dating back 20 years.  This past Christmas she got some devastating news.  She had fallen and found out through that fall she had cancer in her body... again.   This card is more than just a card.. it's a card to remind her that she is loved and so many are praying for her.   So no matter what is going on in your life.. just remember to Be Brave.  ~With Love From Your Sistah

I used from Cas-ual Fridays - Calm & Loving
Pretty Pink Posh sequins - Sisterhood Sparkle
Twine

 

The next stop in the hop is Lydia Evans

 

 

 

 

 

Never, Never, Never Give Up

 

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by.  It is the 17th of January and today is the day we remind a sistah to do a self breast exam.  This monthly blog hop has saved lives!  Lumps have been found through the reminder of these hops, so please don't take this as just another blog hop.  Do the self breast check and remind a friend or family member as well.

 

Michele the owner of Cas-ual Fridays Stamps started this blog hop as a reminder to all women. 

 

This is a blog hop for ALL to participate in.  Hop along with us and you have a chance to win (2) random winners will be chosen among those who comment along the hop to win a gift certificate to the store..!  Comments must be made by 12:00am EST on January 19th, 2016 to qualify.

 

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!

 

This month we have a special collaboration with Pretty Pink Posh.   Pretty Pink Posh sequin collection, available exclusively at the CFS store, to help us support Breast Cancer Awareness.  Michele will be donating 50% of the profits, just as she does with the other items in the Calling All Sistahs collection, to NBCF.org  Quantities are limited and once they are gone, they're gone.  

Stop by here to see this beautiful sequins. 

 

 

 

 

 

Cas-ual Fridays Stamps products used Dream then Do stamp set and Curtis Background  and Pretty Pink Posh Sequins called Sistahood Sparkle

 

      

 

 

Your next stop is Sue Nagata

 

 

Cas-ual Fridays Stamps
Rahmat Gouse

Penny Ward

Gwendolyn Estrada

Vicki Dutcher

Ceal Pritchett

Kara Stainbrook

Sue Nagata

Kimberly Rendino

Susan White
Shona Chambers

Lori McAree

Nora Noll

 

 

Melissa Miller

Lori Kobular

Lydia Evans

Sandi Pressley

Lisa Lahiff

Mary Moisan

Claire Apostoloff

Kelly Griglione

Theresa Knopf

Jeanne Jachna

Heather North



Give Thanks

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Kara here from Create By Kara

 

Today I would love to show you a simple card created with a digital stamp called Scarecrow with a fence and can be found here.   When using a digital stamp, do not be intimidated!  I use a Brother Laser Printer for my digi stamps.  They are fun to use as you can make them any size you need. 

1.  I printed the Scarecrow with a Fence digi and colored with Spectrum Noir markers
2.  Next I used the Brother Scan N Cut to trim around the edge.  Don't think you need this device to use a digi.  You could simply use a die from the Fancy Frames selection and cut a frame or base.  You do not need to cut to be able to use these.
3.  I then took the Fancy Frame die set and cut a rectangle on white card stock. 
4.  Using the Outdoor Landscape die set, I took the hill die and cut to use as a mask.  I then laid the mask down and with the Clarity Stencil Brushes I brushed on the blue for the sky.  After the sky I used the other half of the mask and proceeded to brush on the grass color.  I set this aside while I compiled the other parts of my card.
5.  I then took brown card stock and cut 6.25 x 4 and embossed with an embossing folder.  I took brown ink and edged around the sides.  Let this dry completely.. I did not.. so learn from my lesson, LOL!
6.  I then took orange card stock and  trimmed 5.75 x 2.5.  Edged this in orange ink. 
7.  Using the Give Thanks from Thankful Squeaks stamp set and my MISTI.. I stamped the bottom right corner.
8.  I then layered the brown and orange as I wanted and added brown ribbon for a bit of interest.  I attach my ribbon using tape on the back of my card stock.  I then added the white hill piece and glued down my digi scarecrow.
9.  Finally, I added spectrum noir sparkle glitter pen on the pumpkins and sunflower.  The photo may not catch the sparkle.  Also adding a few sprinkles from Dooglebug to the bottom left corner to add the final touches. 

 

Products used
Scarecrow with a fence:   http://craftindesertdivas.com/scarecrow-with-a-fence-digital-stamp/

Outdoor Landscape: http://craftindesertdivas.com/outdoor-landscape-dies/

Fancy Frames:  http://craftindesertdivas.com/fancy-frame-dies/

Thankful Squeaks:  http://craftindesertdivas.com/thankful-squeaks/
Bon Bon Sprinkles:  http://craftindesertdivas.com/bon-bon-sprinkles-adhesive-glitter-enamel-embellishments/

 



Be careful what you wish for....

Hello!  Thank you so much for stopping by

 

About a month ago, Suzy from So Suzy Stamps asked if I'd be interested in being a Snark Ambassador... and I said YES!  Through out the months I'll be making cards to show Snarky stamps from her line.  You can check out her line of Snarky here 

 

I started to make my card and quickly that turned into 2 cards in different colors and shapes. 

 

I started off stamping the Spray stamps in random pattern and colors.  I came up with two combo of colors that I just love.  I used all So Suzy Ink Bites for my cards. 

 

My first card, I knew what I wanted in my head.  I used a 5.5 x 5.5 card base and cut a panel from white card stock.  I then took the inside out circle die from My Favorite things and centered to cut.  I stamped my sentiment and placed foam tape on the back of my panel to make it pop.

 

 

My 2nd card was pretty basic.  I loved the sentiment and wanted a different color card.  I used the inside out rectangle die from My Favorite things and foam tape to pop that up.  It was a super simple and quick card.

 

 

So Suzy Stamps products used:

 

Spray (regular and Mini:  here

Be Careful What you wish for:  here

Ink Bites:  here

 

 

 

Affiliate links are used in this blog.  This does not cost you extra.  It let me keep blogging and sharing. 

 

 

 

 

 



Happy 1st Birthday Bryndle

Hello!  Thank you so much for stopping by.  Today I am showcasing a card made with My Favorite Things product.  I am entering this into the MFT Stamps Super Star card contest. 

 

When I first saw the card kit Sensational Stitched Flowers card kit.. I KNEW I had to have it.. regardless of how many flowers I already had in my stash.  I had ideas flowing in my mind from the time I hit send. 

 

I received a 1st birthday party invite and on the front was my precious sweet cousins baby.  She has pearls draped on her and all pink.  I just knew the moment I saw the invite .. this is what my card would be using the card kit.

 

I got all of my supplies out and started cutting flowers.  I cut several different shades of pink as well as white.  I left the entire flower die together and just cut repeatedly.  I ended up with TONS of flowers!

 

 

 

I then took my white flowers and with momento rosebud ink and a dauber I edged many of the flowers as well as coloring a bit on them with the dauber.  I probably could have done my entire card in the white with the pink edges..

 

I then started to piece the flowers together using glue. 

 

 

 

I also used Make a Wish die and stamp set to make one single candle for Bryndle's 1st bday. 

 

I then added finishing touches to the flowers with flat back pearls and raised some flowers for dimension. 

 

 

 

I could not be happier with the outcome of this card.  This is entered into the Superstar card contest.   I'm obsessed with MFT Stamps and love every single thing released.. Check them out if you haven't yet!

 

 

 



Retro Happy Birthday!

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Featuring the Retro Happy Birthday die from Die Versions.    The retro line is so fun I decided to play around.  I do apologize, but the Retro Happy Birthday is out of stock right now.  Check out the other Retro Dies available here.

 

To create my background I used the shaving cream technique.  I watched a few YouTube videos to get the feel for it.  This is a super messy technique, but oh so pretty.  I knew I wanted a 'retro' or tie dye look.. so I chose the reinker colors I thought would look best for that 'style'.  I used the reinkers from So Suzy Stamps and they are just perfect for the look I was going for.

 

I made these before I went to bed so it would be dry the next day.  I do have to say the shaving cream smelled wonderful!  LOL

 

 

Here is what I ended up with.  You get TONS of prints out of one shaving cream session.  I could have done even more by adding other colors near the end.

  

 

 

 

I then cut the Retro Happy Birthday die on pink paper to make it stand out.  I glued it down and applied Spectrum Noir clear sparkle.  This can dress anything up and who doesn't love a glitter look!  I then finished it off with some new Ranger enamel accents. 

 

 

 

Have a great day! 

Monthly Self Check every 17th of the Month!



Hello!  Thank you so much for stopping by

 

Today I want to share a very special card for a blog hop I am participating in.  I do not know of one single person who has not been touched by cancer in some way... Cas-ual Fridays has started a monthly blog hop to remind women to do a monthly self breast exam.  You can read the story on how it began here.  I encourage you to take a few moments to read up on how to do a self exam if you do not know how.  It takes moments to do your self exam and could save your life.  Please remind all of the women in your life to do so.

You should have arrived from Casual Fridays Stamps

This month the theme was to have this be a reminder to our friends and family.. Each month that is the purpose of the 17th posting, but the card itself was to be a reminder card.  Unfortunately, I did not have the reminder set so I chose to go with HOPE.. When I mailed my card out I wrote about the reminder inside.

 

 

 

 

CAS-UAL FRIDAY's  has their own line of stamps and dies mainly for Breast Cancer cards and it is called Calling All Sistahs and 50% of the profits from the sales of the Calling All Sistahs line goes to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. for research and medical help.  Check out the line here.  Anyone is welcome to participate in the Blog Hop that happens on the 17th of each month. 

 

Here is my card for the hop!

Cas-ual Fridays products used:
Hope Fri-Die : http://cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/products/hope-fri-die
Curtis Background:  http://cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/products/curtis-background



 

Your next stop on the hop is: 

Susan White

http://susansstampingblog.blogspot.ca/

**There will be a $15 Gift Certificate given to 3 people that comment along the hop.**   Comments close on August 19th at midnight EST.

You can learn all about how Calling All Sistahs got started here.

If you are a facebooker, we'd love for you to join us in our Facebook group! Click here to join

This group is for hop stops, hoppers, and anyone interested in Calling All Sistahs :)

 

If you should get lost along the way please go back to the CAS-ual Fridays Calling All Sistahs Blog Hop.  

 

So remember we have all come together for this blog hop to encourage our Sistahs to do their monthly breast self-exams and yearly mammograms!!

 

I highly encourage you to join in on this fun blog hop by participating.   The more awareness we create.. the more lives we can save.  Just a simple self check can save your life and the life of a friend.



Hi!

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by

 

Today I bring you a challenge card for Your Next Stamp.  This is challenge #44 submission.

 

Here is the challenge criteria

 

  

 

 

First I took a card base that was 4.25 x 5.5 and cut 1/4 inch from 2 sides.  I like to have a small background to pop some color.  I then took from Paint Swooshes the small and large paint splats with Brutus Monroe ink (Cornflower, Speckled Egg and Jack-o-Lantern).  I randomly placed these knowing some would be covered up to follow the challenge criteria. 

 

I then took watercolor paper (and I do need to say this isn't my favorite for using my Zig markers).  If you have the Zig markers or thinking about them.. watercolor paper is key to having you love them.  I stamped with Archival black from Silly Monsters Incognito ONE the body and face.  I then used my Zig Clean Brush Markers to make him orange.  I then stamped HI from the Silly Monsters Incognito TWO on the watercolor paper.  Using the MISTI for this is crucial for me as watercolor paper I never get a great first impression.

 

I then adhered this all together and added 2 googly eyes to my monster.   A quick and simple card that is off in the mail today! 

 

This card is entered into the Your Next Stamp Challenge #44

 



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

 



Pond Scene using Zig markers

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Today I'd like to showcase the Spring Pond die. from Die-Versions.

 

 

 

I simply took Strathmore Bristol Watercolor (smooth surface) paper and cut my die with the Vagabond 2.    I then used Zig Clean Brush Markers and a Water Brush to apply the color.  This is a super simple card, but I have a family member who loves the outdoors and flowers so she will LOVE it!

 

For the background, I took another piece of watercolor paper and with blues made a water and sky look.  I traced around the die cut with a pencil so that I just placed the blue where I needed to.  After assembling the card, I opted for an orange background so it would make the dragonfly pop a bit.

 

 

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.  When shopping at Die-Versions be sure to use the code kara15 to receive 15% off from your order.  This can not be combine with any other sales or promotions. 

Baby Girl Congratulations!

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Today I will be showcasing the Baby Border die available here.

 

 

The Baby Border die has so many possibilities.  I created a Congratulations card for a Baby girl.  It is a simple card, but girlie!  I even created a video to show how I did the process.  I am a beginner on videos.. but I thought this one would be a great way to start.  You can find the video here on YouTube.

 

Products used:

Die-Versions - baby border die

Joy Clair - oh Baby

So Suzy Stamps - Ink bites

Lindy's Stamp Gang - Flat Fabio

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.  When shopping at Die-Versions, be sure to use kara15 to save 15% from your order.  This cannot be combine with any other sales or promotions. 

 

Stop by daily to see tons of inspiration from the gals here at Die-Versions here.

Monthly Self Check Reminder!

Hello!  Thank you so much for stopping by

 

Today I want to share a very special card for a blog hop I am participating in.  I do not know of one single person who has not been touched by cancer in some way... Cas-ual Fridays has started a monthly blog hop to remind women to do a monthly self breast exam.  You can read the story on how it began here.  I encourage you to take a few moments to read up on how to do a self exam if you do not know how.  It takes moments to do your self exam and could save your life.  Please remind all of the women in your life to do so.

 

You should have arrived from the blog of Jennifer Ingle.  If you did not or got lost along the way please start back at CAS-ual Fridays Stamps.

 

 

CAS-UAL FRIDAY's  has their own line of stamps and dies mainly for Breast Cancer cards and it is called Calling All Sistahs and 50% of the profits from the sales of the Calling All Sistahs line goes to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. for research and medical help.  Check out the line here.  Anyone is welcome to participate in the Blog Hop that happens on the 17th of each month. 

 

Here is my card for the hop!

 

 

Products used:

 

Cas-ual Fridays Hope Ribbon

Cas-ual Fridays YOU (from a previous Stamp of Approval Box)

Craftin Desert Divas Fancy Frames

So Suzy Ink Bites

Brutus Monroe Alabaster Embossing Powder

 

I first took the Hope Ribbon stamp set and the word HOPE.  On pink card stock I embossed with Brutus Monroe Alabaster powder in rows. I wanted the HOPE to be staggered .. I do have to say I am one of the worst straight line people in the world.. So I did take a ruler and make a cheater line so it would be straight.  After I had all of the hope stamped out and embossed.. I took two tiny hearts from a set called YOU (from a previously released Stamp of Approval set) and stamped in random places using So Suzy Ink Bites in Watermelon and Thistle Thicket.  I then used the largest die in the Craftin Desert Divas Fancy Frames set.

 

For my top layer, I took again the Fancy Frames die and I only wanted a tiny portion for a layer.  I then stamped and embossed hope is stronger than fear .. I added a few more hearts from the YOU stamp set.  I took out my twine (I am trying to use this more) and after wrapping a few times I saw it looked perfect in the grooves from the die.  It worked perfect.  I then added a few flat back pearls and with scor tape I adhered that to my main card .

 

I added some foam tape to the main panel and ran the watermelon ink bite from So Suzy around the outside edge.   My card turned out amazing and I can't wait for this to make someone smile who is going through this terrible disease..

 

Thank you so much for stopping by.. Be sure to comment for a chance to win a gift certificate and keep on hopping!

 

Your next stop on the Calling All Sistahs Blog Hop is Kelly Griglione

 

 **There will be a $15 Gift Certificate given to 3 people that comment along the hop.**   Comments close on July 19th at midnight EST.
 

You can learn all about how Calling All Sistahs got started here.

If you are a facebooker, we'd love for you to join us in our Facebook group! Click here to join

This group is for hop stops, hoppers, and anyone interested in Calling All Sistahs :)

 

If you should get lost along the way please go back to the CAS-ual Fridays Calling All Sistahs Blog Hop.  

 

So remember we have all come together for this blog hop to encourage our Sistahs to do their monthly breast self-exams and yearly mammograms!!