Author: marialrussell

Christmas Puzzle Stamps & Stencil Bundle with LDRS Creative

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Hello LDRS Creative fans! I am so glad to share this easy, yet classy Christmas card, showcasing the Christmas Puzzle Stamps and Stencil Bundle.  Pairing these sets would allow you to mix and match some festive images to create unique cards!

I started by stamping the frames on some Neenah Classic Crest Solar White card stock using  Raven Hybrid ink. I chose the Holly, Angel, and Christmas Tree images from the Christmas Puzzle Scenes Stamp Set to fill in the puzzle with the help of the Puzzle Mask Stencil. I colored the images with alcohol markers and used my precision snips to fussy-cut the images.

Next, I die-cut the red and blue card stock using the Mixed Scallop Rectangle dies and foam-mounted each piece on some A2-size notecard.  I also foam-mounted the focal image to make it stand out and added a sentiment from the Christmas wishes stamp set to finish the card design.  Here’s another look at the card:

I hope you like my project today and that you found the instructions simple to follow. Thanks for stopping by, and happy crafting!

AUTUMN BLOOMS WITH LDRS CREATIVE

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Hello LDRS Creative fans! It’s been very gloomy the last couple of days here in Florida, [before and] after hurricane Milton.  I am just so grateful that the property damage was very minimal and we didn’t lose any power!  I needed to create something colorful to cheer me up, so I grabbed the Autumn Blooms Stamp and Stencil Bundle.

I began by stamping the flower in the foreground with Peachy Keen Hybrid Ink and then added Tangerine Dream, In Your Face Orange, La-la Lavender, and Boysenberry Blast. Next, I used the Autumn Blooms Mask Stencil to cover the flower while I worked on the background images!

The Autumn leaves were stamped with Pink Tutu, Lipstick Jungle, and Iced Tea Hybrid inks, then the acorn was added using Iced Tea and Coffee Bean. I stamped the leaves twice for balance, and then used Key-lime Pie and Olive Branch for the final touch.

Now comes the fun part of assembling the card! I used the second die from the Mixed Scallop Rectangle Die set and the largest die with some pink cardstock to cut out the main image. I enjoy layering these two! I added dimension by foam-mounting the focal image onto the pink scallop with foam adhesive.

Next, I added orange card stock to a white card base and foam-mounted the pink scallop on top for dimension.

I completed the card design by stamping the sentiment with Raven Hybrid ink from the Floral Swag Stamp Set. Here’s another look at the finished card:

I hope you enjoy this card and found the instructions easy to follow. The supplies used are linked in this post. Thanks for visiting and happy crafting!

Wildflower Layered Botanicals with LDRS Creative

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I hope everyone’s doing well! It’s been hot, humid and raining here in Florida and I have been dreaming about the cooler weather coming up soon.  I wanted to create something that’ll cheer me up and decided to create this floral card.

Here are the products I used to create the card:

Wildflower Layered Botanicals Stamp Set

Arches Die Set

Arches Thank You Impress-ion Press+Foil Plates

I started by stamping the beautiful floral images on some A2-size solar white card stock using the  Wildflower Layered Botanicals Stamp Set.  For reference, I used the following hybrid inks ->  Pink Tutu, Lipstick Jungle, Key Lime Pie, Dan-D-Lion, Olive Branch and Iced Tea.

Next, I die-cut the stamped image using the  Arches Die Set and foam-mounted this piece on some watercolored background. I used the same Arches Die Set to die-cut the black card stock and adhered the same with foam adhesive for more dimension.  I also used the  Arches Thank You Impress-ion Press+Foil Plates with  Iced Tea hybrid ink and ran it through my die-cutting machine to get the impression and adhered on the card front with glue. 

I finished my card design by stamping a trio of the small roses  with leaves on the focal panel.  I absolutely LOVE this stamp set!  It is so beautiful and easy to layer.  Here’s another look:

Thank you so much for stopping by today and happy crafting!

My Small Business is Finally Open – Whimsicalware.com

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I have some exciting news!  My daughter, her partner and I have been working so hard to get this small business up and running and the big day has finally come!  Whimsical Ware is now officially open for business!

Here are a few highlights of what is available at the shop. Come take a look! The first 25 orders will get a free gift!

~A few glass cups with glass straws:

Customize and personalized cutting board:

Sweatshirts/hoodies:

T-shirts:

UV Color Changing Tote Bags:

And lastly, some funny car decals:

There’s A LOT MORE! Come and have a look at http://www.whimsicalware.com.

Thanks for your support and see you there!

Delicate Stems Press+Foil Plates with LDRS Creative

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The weekend is here, yay!  II’m back today to share with you a very simple but beautiful card, showcasing the Delicate Stems Press+Foil Plates with the Matching Stencil.

Sometimes, when the image is just so beautiful, you don’t need anything else to add to it.  I stamped the Delicate Stems Image using my Better Press plate and ran it through my die-cutting machine.  I used the coordinating Delicate Stems Stencil to start building up the colors.  

With a blending brush and Delicate Stems Stencil #1, I added Pink Tutu Hybrid ink, and topped it with Lipstick Jungle.  Since flowers have different color variation, I added Banana Cream Pie to give it more dimension.  I then used Delicate Stems Stencil #2 and used more Lipstick Jungle with In Your Face Orange to make the color variation pop! Lastly, using Delicate Stems Stencil #3, I added the colors Key Lime Pie and Olive Branch.

Next step is adhering the foreground to a pink card base with foam adhesive for added dimension.  I used the sentiment that I previously heat-embossed from the Simply The Best stamp set to finish the card design.  Here’s another look:

I hope you like this card as much as I do.  The supplies used are listed and linked within the context of this post.  Thanks for stopping by, and happy crafting!

Popcorn Movie Night – Kat Scrappiness Mini Release and Instagram Hop + GIVEAWAY

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Hello my crafty friends! There is an Instagram hop today that starts at 12:00 noon (eastern time) to celebrate the Kat Scrappiness mini release called Popcorn Movie Night! If you would like to join the hop and win a gift card at the shop, please make sure to hop on over there or check the information I provided and linked below.

For today’s project, I was inspired to create a cute shaker card. The A2 Filmstrip Craft Die is the perfect combination for the new Popcorn Box Shaker Craft Dies.

I used the Popcorn Party Mix Sprinkle with the Brilliant Peaches & Cream Confetti Dot Sequins as my shaker element and enclosed it with the A2 Film Strip Die and star-foiled acetate sheet.

The popcorn was created by die-cutting some card stock using the Popcorn Box Shaker Craft Dies. I ink-blended the popcorn kernels to create texture and adhered it with glue and craft foam to create dimension. The background for the card was a watercolor mess that thankfully got covered by the beautiful die-cuts, haha!

If you would like to participate in the Instagram hop, please head on over to my Instagram Account @rprmlr77. From there, you can hop along and register to the Rafflecopter. Winner will be announced on June 30, 2024 at the @katscrappinessblog.

Thanks for stopping by today. The supplies I used are listed and linked within the context of this blog post. Have a great weekend!

Thank You Card with LDRS Creative’s Summer Release

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The LDRS Creative Summer Collection is here and it’s AMAZING! You guys really need to check it out!

I always have a stack of thank you cards in my stash so that if I ever need one, it’s all ready to go!  My card today is showcasing my favorites from the Summer Collection by LDRS. If you are interested, here are the products I used today:

Delicate Stems Press + Foil Plates

Arches Thank You Impress-ion Press + Foil Plate

A2 Diagonal Stitched Layered Card Toppers

The Delicate Stems Press + Foil Plates has a matching stencil (product sold separately or you can purchase the set) so you can easily color the image.  However, I did not use the coordinating stencil at this time as I wanted to use my alcohol markers to color the images.  I have been staying indoors quite a lot lately (it’s very hot in Florida right now) so coloring images is my favorite thing to do to pass the time.

I hope I’ve given you some inspiration today!  Thanks for stopping by!

A Magical New Release by Kat Scrappiness, Inc.

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Hello and welcome to the Kat Scrappiness, Inc.‘s new release!!!! I have a very simple, yet super cute card featuring the Magical Quokkas with my new favorite dies called Wizarding Provisions Craft Dies!

Starting by inking up a panel of some Bristol smooth white card stock with Distress oxide inks and adhering the same to some A2-size top-folding card base. I cut a strip of patterned paper from the Magical Quokka 6×6 paper pad to add a little contrast to the colorful background.

To showcase the new products, I die-cut the white frame with the Crafter’s Essentials 1 die set with the Wizarding Provisions Craft Dies. I ink-blended the sorting hat with distress oxide ink and adhered the frame with foam-adhesive for added dimension.

Next, I adhered the Magical Quokka Ephemera to the frame and finished the design with the sentiment from the Simple Sentiment Stamp and die set.

 

I cannot get over how super cute this new release is! I hope you like this project as much as I do. The supplies I used are listed and linked within the context of this blog post. Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

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Hello and Happy Memorial Day weekend, my friends! I have a cute summer-theme card for you today featuring Kat Scrappiness, Inc. products.

For today’s post, I am showcasing the Summer Quokka Stamp Set, along with Scene Builder Stencil, A2 Stitched Wave Dies, Tropical Island Getaway Dies and the Wood Grain Frame Cut Die.

I inked up a panel of some Bristol Smooth White card stock using the Scene Builder Stencil and some Distress Oxide inks.  I used the Wood Grain Frame Cut Die to die-cut the white frame, along with a few colored card stock that I later on used to die-cut the waves with the A2 Stitched Wave Dies.

Creating the beach scene came together really fast since I’ve already die-cut the frame and the waves.  Adhering the frame onto a blue card base using some foam adhesive to give it some dimension, then adding the waves with liquid glue.

I added the sand dune and the palm tree on the card front using the  Tropical Island Getaway Dies with foam adhesive to make everything look cohesive. I added the cute Quokka from the Summer Quokka Stamp Set that I previously colored using Copic markers. Lastly, I stamped the sentiment with some black ink. Easy Peasy! Here’s another look:

Is anyone in the mood to go to the beach this weekend?! I hope you celebrate Memorial Day not just being with family, but remembering all the heroes who served our country! After all, this country is the “home of the free, because of the brave!“.

The supplies I used are linked within the context of this post.  Thanks for stopping by!