Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Whimsical card duo - project for the Paige Evans Design Team

Hello lovelies,

I'm back today with some new projects I've created for the Paige Evans Design Team!

When I saw this adorable new envelope cut file (Design ID: 278652) that Paige designed, I knew I had to use it right away. 

I resized the envelopes so that the square is slightly bigger than 4,25" and cut them from some patterned papers from the Whimsical collection.


I used my Crop-a-dile to add eyelets, so I can close the envelopes properly with the help of some twine. 


I also added a paperclip and heart charm, just so they don't look so empty.


I then created two 4.25x4.25" note cards. Originally I wanted to glue these down but then I realized it would be better to leave some space for a message on the back of each card. 


This first one has a pink patterned paper base to which I added a wide strip of white card stock. I chose some rub-on stickers for my sentiment and rubbed them onto the white card stock. I added a few hexagon pieces that I had left from a previous project. Last but not least, I placed a flower and another sentiment on the card.


I chose a vibrant yellow-white stripe paper for background on my second card. I layered some flowers in two opposite corners. I cut the Thankful cut file from a purple scrap paper, and glued it on my card. To finish it all off I added one of the sentiments from Paper 8.


I hope you like my easy card / envelope idea and give it a try! Who are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?

Thank you so much for stopping by today! 

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Monday, November 19, 2018

Studio Katia & WOW Embossing Powder Blog Hop


Hi there crafty friends,

Today two amazing companies are teaming up and invite you to WOW! Embossing Powder and Studio Katia collaboration blog hop! Our Design Team members are sharing their creativity with you through stunning and inspiring projects they created using fabulous products from these two amazing companies. Be sure to check every stop on the way to enjoy all the inspiration we have for you and for your chance to win some fabulous prizes!

You should have arrived here from Ilda's blog. If not, I'll attach the full blog hop list at the end of this post.

Here are my cards I've created for today's blog hop! I've used the Poinsettia Trimmings stamp set from Studio Katia, Opaque Bright White and Metallic Gold Rich Pale embossing powders from WOW!


I embossed the poinsettias in white, two on white card stock, two on an aqua striped vellum. I fussy cut the vellum ones and one of the card stock one, and partially fussy cut the fourth. I created two A2 size top folding card bases (landscape). I glued an A2 size white and an aqua card stock on them. I colored the card stock poinsettias with Altenew artist markers - I just did some simple coloring, I didn't feel the need to create a very detailed look here.


I glued down the two vellum pieces on my aqua card front and added the card stock piece in the middle using foam adhesive. I embossed a sentiment in gold and popped it up in the middle. To finish off this card, I scattered some Gold Crystals from Studio Katia here and there.

I embossed a sentiment in gold on a piece of aqua striped vellum and glued this to my white card front. Notice that the vellum is smaller than A2, maybe about 5.5x3" and I only added glue at the top which I hid under the poinsettias. I again used foam tape for the poinsettias, and adhered them down at the top (but not all the way up). I used some gold crystals on this card too.


Now the fun part! Prizes yay!

You can win TWO $25 CAD Gift Certificates to the Studio Katia store and 6 WOW! Embossing Powder powders of your choice along with a WOW carry case to store your powders safely in.

Winners will be randomly chosen from the comments left on all the posts and announced on the WOW & Studio Katia blogs on November 27, 2018.

To enter:
  • Leave a comment on this blog post and on every stop of the blog hop
  • Follow Studio Katia and WOW! Embossing Powder on Instagram
  • Like Studio Katia and WOW! Embossing Powder on Facebook
  • Make sure to leave all comments by Sunday, November 25, 2018 11:59 pm GMT

Comment away and good luck!

Your next stop is Liliya's blog. Enjoy the hop!

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Altenew November 2018 Stamp/Die/Ink/Sticker Release Blog Hop + Giveaway


Hi there friends,

I'm so excited to be joining the Altenew November 2018 stamp/die/ink/sticker release blog hop today! You can find the full release here. It's another awesome release!

You should have arrived here from the amazing Lydia Evans' blog! I bet she made some incredible cards again!

Let's start with the gorgeous Handpicked Bouquet stamp and die bundle! I made two A2 size top folding card bases and adhered purple and yellow card stock to the front, in the same size. I then selected matching purple and yellow inks and stamped two flowers on white card stock. I partially die cut these images, then attached them to the card base. I stamped the sentiments and done!


For my next card duo I used the Wild Ferns stamp and die bundle. I love how realistic these ferns look like once you add all the layers! I stamped them randomly on both these cards, then added some gold detailing with a gold pen. I used the older Thanks die for my title on one of these cards, which I die cut 4 times and layered them up for a more dimensional look. I added some gold thread under it. On my other card I used a sentiment from the Wild Ferns stamp set, which I embossed in gold. 


I've made another duo with the Wild Ferns set because I wanted to try what they would look like in gray. For these cards I've actually die cut the leaves. The Thanks card is pretty similar to my previous one - I just added some washi tape flowers that I fussy cut. The washi tape I've used for these cards is the suuuuuper gorgeous Glitter Flurries washi tape. I can't even. It's so beautiful! On my other card I just added a circle of pink card stock and created a sort of wreath of leaves and flowers around it. I embossed my sentiment in white.


I've created my next three cards with the Engraved Flowers stamp and die bundle. I stamped all my images on water color paper and colored in a few of them. On the first two cards I mixed and matched them with the black stamped images. All sentiments are from this same stamp set and I love love love the font!



I kept my third card in black and white. I did add some gold thread in between the layers, just for a little something something! 


For my last 3 cards I've used the World Map stamp set. I thought this stamp would be great for masculine cards too (then I went ahead and made more feminine cards haha!). One layer cards are not so much my thing but I like how these turned out. I stamped the first one in rainbow colors, stamped my sentiment in black and added some black ink drops. Done :D. There are also some awesome stickers in this release! I've used some of them on these envelopes. Check out the whole collection though, there's lots of different ones!


Here I used three different shades of gray ink to stamp an ombre background. Maybe this one is good for a man? Sentiment, black splatters, done! Easy peasy.


On my last card for today I've used the beautiful Altenew Razzleberry Crisp embossing powder and the other image from the World Map stamp set. It looks so cool in person, too bad this picture doesn't do it justice. 


And now...Giveaways, yay! Read on to find out how you can win! Good Luck!

Prizes: 
1. To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook blog by 11/18/2018 for a chance to win. 6 winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 11/21/2018!

2. I will also draw a winner to receive a $30 gift certificate! I will announce the winner on 11/19/2018.  Comment away!!!

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GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED!

The winner is BrendaLea, the Prpldy! Congratulations! Please send me an email to mzs6666@googlemail.com so I can send you instructions on how to pick up your prize!

Thank you everyone for your sweet comments, I have read them all but didn't get around to reply. So sorry for this! I really appreciate your comments! X

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I hope you enjoyed today's inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Have a wonderful day!

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