Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Viva la Verve March Week 4 Recap - Hello Sunshine


Hey there, Verve fans!
I'm up on the Viva la Verve Sketches blog today with a recap of Anya's awesome sketch!


VLVMAR2015

Spring is finally here!  Along with the sunny skies and flower buds, I'm having some allergy issues.  No matter how itchy my eyes get this time of year, I still love spring and all of it's goodness!

I used the sentiment from Verve's Framed Florals and added some Gold Glam Shaker Mix!


Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

 photo supplylist.jpg
Verve Stamps
Pebbles Homegrown Collection
 photo stacey_sig.jpg

Monday, March 30, 2015

SugarPea Designs Sugar Sketch - My Heart


Hello, Sugar Pea LOVING peeps!  
It's time for a new SugarSketch at SugarPea Designs!


Check out these fabulous new release items that I used on my card today!

Going Places


SugarCuts - America the Beautiful

SugarCuts - Heart Journal Card


How about a chance to win some SugarPea Designs of your own?!  Join us for this week's sketch challenge, it's that easy!


Check out this week's sketch, SPDSS23...so versatile!


Here's how you can play along with the SugarSketch!

Play along with any stamp you like - but if you use SugarPea Designs, we'll top your voucher up to $15!
Feel free to rotate/flip the sketch, or exchange any shapes for what works with your design, just make sure the sketch is recognisable!
Combine our sketch with any other challenge(s) (except another sketch!)
Upload to your blog or other online gallery using keyword: SPDSS22 so that we may check out your beautiful work
Add your link to the linkup on the SugarPea Blog. You'll find our current challenges on the sidebar.

I stamped the sweet Going Places image over some kraft card stock and fussy cut, then propped her up over a few layers of papers and SugarCuts!  The hubby travels for work, so I have a stash of cards like this to pack inside his bag on occasion.


Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

 photo supplylist.jpg
SugarPea Designs Stamps & SugarCuts



Carta Bella Warm & Cozy Collection

Hello, Carta Bella Paper fans!
I'm up on the Carta Bella Blog today with a two greeting cards using the fabulous Warm & Cozy Collection!

In the Stillness Card


The Carta Bella Warm & Cozy Collection is so fun...and perfect for the men in your life!  Even though I can't wait for spring, I'm still embracing the winter days...this fun collection makes it a little easier to remember the things we love about winter!  The Warm & Cozy patterns remind me of my favorite wool sweater!

Designer Tip:  Masculine-themed 

Masculine-themed cards can still be embellished and maintain their manly appeal!  Instead of a twine bow, staple on a piece of loose twine or add a wooden clip.  Adding elements like this takes your project to the next level, but keeps your man happy, too:)




Build a Snowman Card



Here is the supply list that I used to create the Warm & Cozy greeting cards!

Paper Trimmer
Scoring Tool
Tape Adhesive
Foam Adhesive
Liquid Glue
Wooden Clip
Baker's Twine

Directions:
1.  Cut apart Carta Bella Kraft Vellum Card Stock to 4.25" by 11" and score at at 5", fold and score to create the card base.

2.  Cut Warm & Cozy paper background panel to 4" by 5.25" and adhere.  Cut apart the 3" x 4" journal cards in the collection and adhere as a coordinating panels over the background panel.

3.  Choose stickers from the Warm & Cozy Collection to create a sentiment banners and image elements on each card, adhering with foam adhesive.

4.  To embellish, add loose twine with a stapler and a wooden clip for extra interest to your masculine-themed cards.




When creating with Carta Bella collections, it is easy and fun to whip up handmade cards and gifts!  I hope you are inspired to create something for the men in your life today using your Carta Bella collections!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!



 photo stacey_sig.jpg

Watercolored Critter Trio - SRM Stickers

Hello there, SRM Stickers friends!
I'm up on the SRM Stickers Blog today's with a post dedicated to all things SPRING!

I created a quick trio of mini spring-themed cards that are all decked out in watercolor!


The Jane's Doodles Clear Stamp/Garden Friends has the cutest little animal images and sweet sentiments to create mini greeting cards in a snap!

To create these cuties, I simply stamped each animal image on watercolor paper with Versamark ink, heat embossed with white embossing powder, and painted on some diluted distress inks.  After drying, I added a simple sentiment tag and wee little bows tied from The Twinery's Solid Peapod, Solid Denim and Solid Pink Sorbet Twine Spools.




I stacked the mini set of spring-themed cards up and tucked them inside of a Kraft Bag - 4x6 Embossed Chevron...ready for gift giving!



Thanks so much for stopping by the stage today!

 photo stacey_sig.jpg

Friday, March 27, 2015

Carta Bella Words of Love Collection - Greeting Cards

Hello, Carta Bella Paper fans!
I'm up on the Carta Bella Blog today with a two greeting cards using the fabulous Words of Love Collection!

Love at First Sight Card


The Carta Bella Words of Love Collection is absolutely amazing...and not just for Valentine's Day projects!  It is also perfect for anniversary and wedding projects, or just LOVE, in general!
The sturdy texture of this collection is second to none!


Designer Tip:  Simple Embellishing

I love to add a few sprinkles of sequins, enamel dots or buttons and baker's twine my projects for texture and to create movement!  I keep my twine bows to one or a double bow and the sprinkles scattered in odd numbers...here as a trio!



Enchanted Card



Here is the supply list that I used to create the Words of Love greeting cards!

Paper Trimmer
Scoring Tool
Tape Adhesive
Foam Adhesive
Liquid Glue
Sequins
Baker's Twine

Directions:
1.  Cut apart Carta Bella Natural White Linen Card Stock to 4.25" by 11" and score at at 5", fold and score to create the card base.

2.  Cut Words of Love paper background panel to 4" by 5.25" and adhere.  Cut a second pattern to 4" by 4" and adhere as a coordinating panel over the background panel.

3.  Next, add a couple of long banner flags for more layer and texture.

3.  Choose stickers from the Words of Love Collection to create a sentiment cluster on each card, adhering with foam adhesive.

4.  To embellish, add a twine bow and some sequin sprinkles with liquid glue.


When creating with Carta Bella collections, it is easy and fun to whip up handmade cards and gifts!  I hope you are inspired to create some loving cards today using your Carta Bella collections!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!



 photo stacey_sig.jpg

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

SugarPea Designs Challenge - Celebrate Spring


Hey there, SugarPea Designs friends!
It’s time for a NEW SugarPea Designs monthly challenge theme... Celebrate Spring!



·       Play along with any stamp you like - but if you use SugarPea Designs, we'll top your voucher up to $15!
·       Combine our challenge with any other challenge(s)!
·       Upload to your blog or other online gallery using keyword: SPD14 so that we may check out your beautiful work
·       Add your link to the linkup on the SugarPea Blog. You'll find our current challenges on the sidebar.

Here are the Sugar Pea Designs stamps and dies that I used on my card today!


Hello Sunshine




Sugar Cuts - Gift Tag


I stamped the adorable Hello Sunshine image over a piece of pretty paper and placed a photo overlay then some enamel dots to finish it off.  The banner tag was cut using the SugarCuts - Gift Tag to anchor the main panel on the card front.


Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

 photo supplylist.jpg
SugarPea Designs Stamps and SugarCuts 
My Mind's Eye Just Sayin' Collection
Simon Says Stamp Dark Chocolate Ink

 photo stacey_sig.jpg

Friday, March 20, 2015

Viva la Verve - The Earth Laughs


Hi there, Verve fans!
I'm up on the Viva la Verve Sketches Blog today sharing a brand-new sketch!
I'd love for you to stop by and play along with us!



I used some fabulous Verve products... the Happy Place stamp set, the coordinating Happy Doodles Die Set, and Aqua Skies Shaker Mix .  I'm in the mood for spring!!!


Thanks for stopping by the stage!

 photo supplylist.jpg
Verve Stamps, Dies & Embellishments
My Mind's Eye Now & Then Izzy
Lil' Inker Designs Circle Dies

 photo stacey_sig.jpg

Monday, March 16, 2015

Reverse Confetti March SFYTT Recap - Honey


Hey there, Reverse Confetti Fans!
There's still plenty of time to play along with us at this month's Sketch For You To Try!











 I stamped the adorable The Buzz bee in Lawn Fawn Hippo dye ink over a piece of My Mind's Eye Jubilee Mint Julep paper and die cut with The Buzz Confetti Cuts.  I used the Folded Tag Confetti Cuts and Circles 'n Scallops Confetti Cuts as the backdrop for the sweet bee.  After slicing the Wonky Scallop Border Confetti Cuts in half, it was added as a "floor" for the cluster of confetti!  


Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

 photo supplylist.jpg
Reverse Confetti Stamps & Confetti Cuts
My Mind's Eye Jubilee Mint Julep
Lawn Fawn Hippo Dye Ink
Stampin' Up Ribbon

 photo stacey_sig.jpg