Author: marialrussell

Customizing A Halloween Card Kit with LDRS Creative

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Hello LDRS Creative friends and family!  Have you ever bought a card kit and didn’t know how to customize it to make it stand out?  I absolutely ADORE the new Cozy Halloween Card Kit, and will show you 3 different ways to customize it.

For my first card, I also used the Stitched Scallop Arch Dies to create a simple Halloween card:

Adding a few layers of die-cuts and foam adhesive gives this card a lot of dimension.  I also used the Rub-On Transfer Sheet that is included in the Card Kit to add the bats!  How cute are they?!

The second card also features the Mixed Scallop Rectangle Die with the Rounded Rectangle Frames.

The Halloween Card Kit has everything you need to create one-of-a-kind cards!  

For my last project, I gave the card more texture by adding the Gilt Eyelash Trim with some Washi Tape. 

This card is really simple, but I really love how it turned out!

Can you tell me which one is your favorite?  I hope you guys found my ideas helpful and like my 3 cards today.   The supplies used are linked within the context of the post.  Thanks for stopping by, and happy crafting! XO!

You Shouldn’t Have But I’m Glad You Did!

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Hello there, and welcome back to the blog! In today’s post, I am sharing this adorable “thank you”card, showcasing one of my favorite stamp sets from the latest Cozy Corners Collection by LDRS Creative called Envelope & Postage Collage.

To make the card, I started by die-cutting watercolor cardstock with the Nested Postage Collage Die. I stamped the images using the Envelope & Postage Collage Stamp Set with Raven Hybrid ink, and colored the images using watercolor.

Assembling the card was easy!  I foam-mounted the focal point to a yellow cardbase for added dimension, and used some white acrylic marker to draw some lines and dots on the side of the card.  This gave it a little bit more texture and complemented the whole design.  

I finished the card design by adding the sentiment with more foam adhesive.  Here’s a closer look:

I hope you like this project today.  Please don’t forget to check out the new Cozy Corners Collection that’s available now at the shop.  Thanks for stopping by, and happy crafting!

Hope This Brings A Little Happiness with LDRS Creative

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Hello everyone! I have been on a little hiatus trying to get some much-needed rest, but I am back today to give you some inspiration, to mix and match old and new products to create a wonderful card! For my project today, I am showcasing one of my “all-time” favorite die sets, Perfect Petals Layering Dies, along with the Delightful Dahlias Stamp Set and Pinpoint Rectangle Die Set.

I started by die-cutting the Perfect Petals Layering Dies with colorful cardstock from my stash.  I assembled the flowers using foam adhesive and glue for added dimension and adhered these pieces to the Pinpoint Rectangle card stock that I previously die-cut. 

I adhered some light blue card stock to an A4-size notecard to ground the focal point and stamped the sentiment, using the Delightful Dahlias Stamp Set.  This card is so simple, but I love how it turned out!  If I want to make classy cards, I always use LDRS Creative products.  They are just extremely beautifully made, don’t you think so?!  Here’s another look:

I hope I’ve inspired you all today.  Thanks for stopping by!

Stamped With Love

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Hello LDRS Creative fans! Is anyone else looking forward to camping this year?  I am!  I’m super excited to go to the Appalachian Mountains again and go canoeing with my hubby!  This is my inspiration for today’s post.

For my project today, I am showcasing the Great Outdoors Layering Stencils, with the Postage Collage Die Set and Here Comes the Sun Postage Collage Stamp Set.

I started by die-cutting some white card stock using the Postage Collage Die Set.  It’s easy to color the images on each square using the Great Outdoors Layering Stencils.  I love that the colors are so vivid because of the LDRS Hybrid inks.  For reference, I followed the recommendation that came with the Great Outdoors Layering Stencils packaging.   

Assembling the card was easy.  I adhered the One Fine Day paper on some A2-size notecard, followed by a few arch die-cuts using the Arches Die Set.  I wanted to create a collage of the images as my focal point.  I cut them up with my precision snips and adhered them to the card with some foam tape for added dimension.

I finished the design by stamping the postage using the Here Comes the Sun Postage Collage Stamp Set.  Here’s another look:

Thanks so much for stopping by, and happy stamping!

Be a Macaron In A Cookie-Cutter World!

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Hello everyone!   Is anyone else feeling “blah” about the weather?  It has been raining here in Florida, and the humidity kicked in full, uncomfortable mode!  I wanted to create a cheerful, shaker-card, showcasing the Macarons Stamps Set and Coordinating Dies bundle.

The images were stamped on Neenah Solar White card stock with Raven Hybrid ink and colored with alcohol markers.  I die-cut the images using the Macarons Coordinating Die and set them aside while I prepared the shaker card.

The scallop frame was created using the Mixed Scallop Rectangle Die, with the A2 Diagonal Stitched Layered Card Topper.  I adhered the acetate sheet and added foam adhesive to create the well.  I used iridescent sequins for my shaker element and adhered the frame to an A2-size top-folding notecard.  I added the colored images using liquid glue.

The sentiment was stamped and heat-embossed with White embossing powder and adhered in the center of the card.  Lastly, I added the blue satin bow to finish the design.  Here’s another look:

I hope you like this shaker card today.  Thanks for stopping by and have a great week ahead!

So Many of My Smiles Begin With You

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Hello everyone! In today’s post, I want to share a card with a lot of texture and details!  I am showcasing the Velvet Petals Impress-ion Press + Foil Plates, with the Velvet Petals Layering Stencils and the Velvet Petals Coordinating Dies.

I started to die-cut the card front using the Pinpoint Rectangle Die set.    I wanted to add some color to the background and used the Arches Spotlight Stencil.  I mixed Banana Cream Pie, Peachy Keen, and Pink Tutu Hybrid inks.  

Next, I used the Velvet Petals Impress-ion Press + Foil Plates with the BetterPress Plates to stamp an impression on the watercolor cardstock with Raven Hybrid ink.  Coloring the images was very easy using the Velvet Petals Layering Stencils with Scarlet Rose, Lipstick Jungle, Soft Kisses, and Pistachios-A-Plenty Hybrid inks.

To add more texture, I die-cut the square white frame using the Floating Squares Die set.  I adhered the colored roses, then added the floating white square with liquid glue.  The background was then foam-mounted to the card base for more dimension and finished by adding the sentiment!  Here’s another look:

I LOVE how this project turned out, and I hope you do as well.  Thanks for stopping by and have an amazing day!

Today Is Another Amazing Day with LDRS Creative

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Spring has sprung here in Florida, and I enjoy looking at all the beautiful flowers in my yard!  The citrus trees have also bloomed, and I can finally harvest some of the oranges and lemons from the garden!  This is my inspiration for today’s post.

For my card today, I am showcasing the Fruit Tree 5×7 Stamp Set, which includes the Fruit Tree Coordinating Dies, Fruit Tree Layering Stencils, and the Pinpoint Rectangle Die.

I stamped the image on Neenah Solar White cardstock using Raven Hybrid Ink.  I placed stencil number 1 from the Fruit Tree Layering Stencils onto the image and started inking them up with LDRS Hybrid inks.

What is truly helpful for me is the Stencil Layering Guide that is included in the Fruit Tree Layering Stencils packaging.  It not only provided me with instructions on how to use the stencil, but it also suggested different colors of the hybrid inks.  For reference, I used the following inks: Kiss Me Red,  Pink Tutu, Lipstrick Jungle, Evergreen, Key-Lime Pie, Banana Cream Pie, and In Your Face Orange.

I used the Fruit Tree Coordinating Dies to die-cut the image.  Since I knew I was going to use the Pinpoint Rectangle Die as my card background, I used the same die to cut the colored image, as well as die-cut another white card stock. 

To ground the image, I adhered the patterned paper from the One Fine Day collection on an A2-size notecard.  To add dimension, I foam-mounted the image onto the white card stock and adhered to the card with liquid glue.  Lastly, the sentiment was stamped and heat-embossed and added to the card to finish the design.  Here’s another look at the finished card:

I hope you like my project.  Have an amazing day, and happy crafting!

A Simple Happy Birthday Card with LDRS Creative

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Hello everyone! I’m back with you today sharing this straightforward card, showcasing the beautiful Birthday Puzzle Scenes 6×8 Stamp Set the Puzzle Frames Stamp, and Puzzle Mask Stencil.

I began by stamping the Puzzle Frames Stamp on white cardstock with Raven Hybrid ink.  Using the Birthday Puzzle Scenes 6×8 Stamp Set, I chose a few cute images and stamped each inside the block.

I wanted this birthday card to be very colorful so I chose bright blue, orange, yellow, and pink markers!  I used the Puzzle Mask Stencil with a few blending brushes to add some color to the blocks.  For reference, I used Pink Tutu and Banana Cream Pie hybrid inks.

The final step was to add a little “stamp” on the card.  I die-cut the square using the Nested Postage Collage Die and stamped the image from the Here Comes The Sun Postage Collage Stamp Set.

I hope you like my project today.  Thanks for stopping by, and happy crafting!

An Elegant Card Featuring Apple Blossom Swag Bundle by LDRS Creative

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Hello everyone and Happy 2025! I hope you are all doing well! I want to start the new year by creating more projects and giving you a lot of content this year!

I always run out of all-occasion handmade cards and that’s because I send them to friends all the time!  I was looking at the new LDRS collection and the Apple Blossom Swag Bundle is just the right combo to create this beautiful card below.

I started by placing the Apple Blossom Swag Impress-ion Press + Foil Plates on the BetterPress platform and inking them with Raven Hybrid ink.  I run the BetterPress platform through the die-cutting machine to get a nice impression.

Next, I used the Apple Blossom Swag Stencil to color the images.  I love that I don’t have to be an expert when it comes to coloring because the stencils made it very easy for me to layer the colors and add dimension.  For reference, I used Pink Tutu, Lipstick Jungle, Prickly Pear Perfection, and Olive Branch hybrid inks.

Once I finished coloring the images, I used the Apple Blossom Swag Coordinating Dies to cut them out.  The final step was to get the sentiment stamped and die-cut.  I used the Arch Builder Impress-ion Press + Foill Dies with Raven Hybrid ink, followed by die-cutting the same using the Arches Die.

Finally, assembling the card was very easy by layering the Stitched Scallop and Arches dies with foam adhesive for dimension and stability.  Here’s another look at the card.

I hope you like this card as much as I do!  Thanks for stopping by, and happy crafting!