The April release from MFT Stamps has inspired me to play with my I Knead You stamp set and dies. This card will be another entry for the MFT Sketch Challenge No. 274. It is obvious that I love MFT, and this adorable cat stamp set is a must-have.
The supplies I have used for this card:
MFT Stamps – I Knead You Stamp Set
MFT Stamps – I Knead You Dienamics
MFT Stamps – Stitched Arch Stax Dienamics
MFT Stamps – Hot Cocoa Cups Dienamics (the small heart with the kitty)
It has been a very busy week for me so far but one of the things that always relax me is to go to my craft room and create something beautiful. On today’s blog post, I decided to join MFT Stamps Sketch Challenge for the first time. Here is the photo of Sketch Challenge No. 274.
And here is my rendition for the challenge.
I have used MFT Stamps Adorable Elephants (one of my favorites), with the LJD All Heart stamp set and my new favorite, the Tag Builder Blueprints #5. I just absolutely love the color combination that I used for this card. The pink and gold color combo is very popular these days but to tune it down a little, I used gray card stock for my banner and for my card base.
Today, I am sharing with you my Design Team project for http://www.not2shabbyshop.com. I have made 3 different projects using the CC Designs Chicky Henry Stamp set.
I hope you like the projects that I made. Here’s the YouTube video if you’d like to see it.
Good morning my dear crafty friends. Today I am featuring the MFT Stamps Recipe for Happiness stamp set and dies. I would say MFT Stamps is on my top 5 favorite stamps and dies. I love the Recipe for Happiness stamp set. The sentiments they included in the set and the images are just way too cute! Here are the projects that I created showing them off. I also used the Peek-A-Boo Wonky Windows die-namics.
I hope you enjoy the cards and have an amazing day!
Created by Maria RussellCreated by Maria RussellCreated by Maria Russell
I finally had the time to sit down and write this Blog post. I am so excited to share with you all today the release of this new stamp set called “The Love of a Cat” by http://www.jessicalynnoriginal.com. This stamp set is filled with cute images but my favorite one is the cat sitting inside the box (photo below). Isn’t she adorable?
I have a persian cat named Chloe, and the image below looks like her. Chloe is now 13 years old and loves to sleep almost all day long. She is my constant companion when I create cards and scrapbook layouts in my craft room. There is something about a sleeping cat right next to me that keeps me calm, especially on days where I just can’t get creative. Chloe has certainly left a paw print on my heart.
I recently ordered some very cute stamp sets from Lawn Fawn and I have been dying to play around with them before I travel in the next few days. I also received the new Tombow Dot Runner Adhesive. I have never used this adhesive before so I thought this Blog post will also serve as a review on how the adhesive worked.
I first stamped my images and colored them using my markers. I then lined up my images with the coordinating dies and run it through my die-cutting machine. Since I have made hundreds of these box cards, that you see on the photo below, I was able to put the box together in less than a minute, because I even have the dimensions memorized. (Note to self, I need to get a life) I know that sounds really weird but it’s true! I wanted to create a cute scene for my fairies and so I also had to die-cut some grass to create my garden.
I used the Tombow Dot Stamp Runner for the first time to adhere all of my die-cut pieces and let me just tell you, I just fell in love with this adhesive. It was sliding through so smoothly on the card stock and I didn’t have any issues at all! Since it is also a dot-adhesive, I was able to reposition my die-cut pieces without tearing the paper but once you press it on, it adheres really well.
Now comes the part where I have to use an acetate sheet to make one of my fairies look like she’s floating in the air. I normally use a mini-glue dot for this task but I decided to use the “stamp runner”. Holding it down and stamping it to the acetate, I was able to put enough adhesive to adhere my fairy.
I think the photos are self-explanatory so I will leave you all to enjoy looking at the photos. Overall, I’M IN LOVE WITH THE TOMBOW DOT RUNNER ADHESIVE! I can say that this is now my all-time favorite tape runner and will purchase more in the future.
I hope you like this project and have an amazing day!
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?
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.
I hope you like what I created and have an amazing weekend!
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.
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!
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