card making

Brentwood Spring Chicken Stamp Set

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Todays marks the day that we launch this cute Easter/Spring stamp set from www.jessicalynnoriginal.com called Brentwood Spring chicken. While there are no specific deals with this stamp set, Jessica is offering a “free shipping” code today for members of JLO’s Facebook group called JLOcraftcreateshare. She is always giving away stamp sets and announcing deals and specials so I encourage you all to join this Facebook group. Here is the link (https://www.facebook.com/groups/JLOcraftcreateshare/)

I am the second person on this hop and if you came from Jessica’s Blog, you’re in the right place. The next person after me, is Jeanette (http://www.creativeplayischeaperthantherapy.blogspot.com). Please give her some love by checking the beautiful cards that she created for this event. We love to hear from you, and we love to know your opinion.

I love spring! I love spring colors and so the first card that you see here is one of my favorite. I have made a similar card to this a year ago and posted the video tutorial on my YouTube channel. I love making interactive cards and the colors I used on this blended so well. To go with this card, I created the small treat bag to house some Easter treats! What do you think?

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If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I like to stretch my stamps and dies and one example is the card below. I used the image to create a Father’s Day card.

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I hope you like what I created and have an amazing weekend!

Boston Terrier Dog Stamp

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It has been a crazy busy week for me but I am so excited because today marks the official release day of www.jessicalynnoriginal.com’s Boston terrier stamp set. I have no words to describe how adorable this whole set is. Jessica even included some images to decorate his hat and use it for different holidays.  My favorite out of all the images is the big dog image with the hat. I think he’s so adorable!  I highlighted his monocle using glossy accents, and fuzzy-cut the shamrock to give him a classy hat accessory. It’s a funny card!

 

Here are the 3 card samples that I created using the stamp set.

 

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If you’d like to see the other cards that were created by the other DT members, please head on over to Jessica’s blog: http://jessicalynnoriginalstamps.blogspot.com/  I hope I have given you some amazing ideas and have a great weekend!

A Latte Love for Valentine’s Day & Planner Stamp

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The day has finally arrived to introduce to you, two brand new sets from Jessica Lynn Original stamps ~ Jam & Coffee Rubber Stamp and the new All Season Planner Stamps. These two stamp sets can be purchased as a bundle at a discounted price, plus free shipping, We only have 30 sets so if you like them, please go to Jessica’s online store or click on this link before you miss this deal: http://www.jessicalynnoriginal.com/february-bundle-deal-calendar-planner-jam-and-coffee-rubber-stamp-set/

 

I am the last person on this blog hop.  I hope we inspired you today to start creating with JLO stamps.

 

Here are the photos of the cards I made and a YouTube video link so you all can see the planner stamps as well. Have a great Valentine’s weekend!

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Valentine’s Card Challenge with Pretty Pink Posh

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I was browsing through Pretty Pink Posh’s Facebook page today and came across a Valentine’s Card challenge. I got so excited because I love Pretty Pink Posh! If you guys would like to participate, please check out Pretty Pink Posh’s blog. Here is the link to the challenge:  http://www.prettypinkposh.com/2016/02/valentine-challenge.html

And here is the inspiration photo from her very talented Design Team:

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When my kids were a lot younger, I always tell them “I love You More Than the Stars in the Sky” before I kiss them good night and put them to bed. This card reminds me of those moments! This card will go to my daughter.

 

I love the Pretty Pink Posh Scallop Die. This is an exclusive die that you can purchase only from their website. The sequins and the new confetti are so beautiful; it’s to die for!  I wanted to use my all-time favorite sparkling clear, Watermelon, and Blush sequins, mixed with the new stars confetti.  The colors mixed together are so amazing!

Here is the card:

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Card Created by Maria Russell for Pretty Pink Posh Valentine Card Challenge

 

I hope you all have an amazing weekend!

 

Valentine’s Box Card-Mama Elephant Love Quotes

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The materials and measurements for the box card and other supplies are indicated in the description box of my YouTube video.

 

DT Season Celebration~True Love Brentwood Owl

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I am so excited to start the new season with my fellow DT members for Jessica Lynn Original Stamps. In this blog hop, we are showcasing this new FREE digital stamp that is available for download until the end of this month. To celebrate this season, Jessica will also be giving away random prizes at the end of this weekend (Sunday, January 24th at 8:00 p.m. Central Standard Time), including $10 gift certificate, free stamps and other prizes.

If you would like to participate, please download this free digital stamp http://www.jessicalynnoriginal.com/instant-download-jessicalynnoriginal-coms-true-love-brentwood-owl-digital-rubber-stamp/ and leave a link of your project on Jessica’s Blog: http://jessicalynnoriginalstamps.blogspot.com. Winners will be announced there.

Here are a couple of cards that I have created featuring this cute stamp set.

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I hope you will be able to join us and have an amazing weekend!

 

Valentine’s Treat ~ Lawn Fawn Science of Love

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It is that time of the year again when we’re all thinking about making cards and special treats for our loved ones for Valentine’s Day.  I used to make a ton of Valentine’s projects when my kids were little to help them bring the treats to class but I also made some very special treats just for them ~ and my husband.

When my kids were still young, I decorate the house on February 1st but on the eve before Valentine’s Day, I really go all out!  I wait until my kids are past asleep, and then I decorate the dining room with all sorts of stuff.  I really love seeing the reaction on my children’s faces when they come down for breakfast and see all the little treats I laid out for them.  Of course I do the same for my husband and include little treats in his lunch box.

Here’s a project that I used to make with my kids to bring to school.  I really love Lawn Fawn and the sentiment is perfect for these little test tubes.  If you have younger kids, please get them the plastic version so no one gets hurt on Valentine’s Day.

 

I hope you like this project.  I will be posting more Valentine’s crafts in the next few days/weeks.

Have an amazing day!

Brentwood Owl Valentine’s Card

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I want to start the New Year by creating a cute and lovable Valentine’s card using www.jessicalynnoriginal.com’s Brentwood Owl. This is a digital stamp that is available for download at Jessica’s online store. What is versatile about digi-stamp is the fact that you can print out a couple of images and adjust the size for your paper-crafting project.

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I colored Brentwood using my Copic markers. I wanted to use my warm grays because the whole design I had in mind will be pastel colors. I think it worked out really well.

Materials Used:

8 ½ x 5 ½ card stock in soft gray

5 ½ x 4 ¼ Designer Series Paper (for the scallop)

White card stock – used for the Fence

Mint Green card stock – used for the grassy hill

Beige and pink card stock – used for the flowers

Pink glitter card stock – used for XOXO script

Lawn Fawn – XOXO Scripty Die

Mama Elephant All Prettied Up Die set

My Favorite Things Fence Die

My Favorite Things – Grassy Trio

Lala Land Love to Garden Die Set

3M Scotch Foam Adhesive

Tombow mono-multi liquid adhesive

Stampin Up – Glue Dots

I die-cut the fence and the grassy hills border using dies from My Favorite Things. I think both of these dies will be a staple for my card-making projects. The fence die leaves an impression on the die-cut and looks a little bit more realistic. I also love my newly acquired Mama Elephant, All Prettied Up die-set. I have used them quite a bit and it’s becoming my favorite die. I wanted Brentwood to look like he is popping out of the box – special delivery style!

I hope you all had a great Christmas holiday and New Year celebration as much as I did and I look forward to a great, bright, happy, healthy new 2016!