Wednesday, December 26, 2018

You Are Loved Release | Simon Says Stamp


Hello my friends!

Hope Christmas was good for all! It has been a bit crazy for me as I haven't been feeling the greatest. Plus, I have had to work during the holidays and have so many projects and things on the go. I am hoping things slow down soon and life goes back to normal after the Holidays!

For today's post, I want to share a couple of cards I made showcasing the Always and Forever Stamp set from Simon Says Stamp latest You Are Loved Release.

CARD DETAILS

To begin this card, I first drew the wire at the top of the card. Next, I stamped out the bulbs along the wire to make it look like they were hanging from it. I then colored them in using Copic markers and added some Liquid Pixie Dust to the bulbs to add some shimmer. I also blended some squeezed lemon oxide ink around each bulb to add a soft glow. To the hearts, I added glossy accents for dimension.

You Are Loved Release for Simon Says Stamp by ilovedoingallthingscrafty.com

I then stamped out the sentiment onto black cardstock and heat set it using white embossing powder and popped it up using some foam tape. At that is pretty much it for this super cute card!

You Are Loved Release for Simon Says Stamp by ilovedoingallthingscrafty.com

This next card is a super quick one to make for an Anniversary card. This would have been a great card to for me a few months back when we celebrated out 20th Anniversary! I'll just have to save this one for next year 😉 

The first thing I did was stamp out the champagne glasses and then colored them in with Copics. I then stamped and heat embossed the Always and Forever Sentiments in Gold. Next, I die cut the Frames and added the gold frame around the smaller panel to which I popped up with foam tape. For extra shine, I added glossy accents to top of the glasses and added some sequins.

You Are Loved Release for Simon Says Stamp by ilovedoingallthingscrafty.com

On the inside, I stamped out these beautifully written sentiments.

You Are Loved Release for Simon Says Stamp by ilovedoingallthingscrafty.com

This Always and Forever Stamp set will also make some great Valentines Day cards. If you haven't yet, make sure you check out the Simon Says You Are Loved Release for a bunch of fabulous new products they have added to their collection. 

SUPPLIES
To make supplies easy to find, I have linked them below. If something I used is no longer available I will link to a similar product.
Affiliate links may be used depending on the product. Your purchases help keep my blog running, so thanks in advance for the support!
Supplies marked with an asterisk (*) were generously sent to me.

Always and Forever
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SSS FRAMES Craft Dies
SSS FRAMES Craft Dies
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Tim Holtz Stamp Platform
Tim Holtz Stamp Platform
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Neenah  80 LB SOLAR WHITE
Neenah 80 LB SOLAR WHITE
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Blackout Ink
Blackout Ink
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Sizzix Big Shot
Sizzix Big Shot
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STANDARD CUTTING PADS
STANDARD CUTTING PADS
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Magnetic Platform
Magnetic Platform
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Juicy  Ink
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Arctic White Ultra Powder
Arctic White Ultra Powder
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Liquid Pixie Dust
Liquid Pixie Dust
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Inkadinkado Embossing Magic
Inkadinkado Embossing Magic
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Black and Decker  Heat Gun
Black and Decker Heat Gun
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Gold Rush Embossing Powder
Gold Rush Embossing Powder
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MAJESTIC FUSION
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Oxide Ink Pad SQUEEZED LEMONADE
Oxide Ink Pad SQUEEZED LEMONADE
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BLENDER BRUSH Set
BLENDER BRUSH Set
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Glossy Accents
Glossy Accents
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Double-Sided Foam Tape
Double-Sided Foam Tape
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Recollections Black Heavyweight Cardstock 110bs
Recollections Black Heavyweight Cardstock 110bs
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AMZ

Hope these cards inspired you today. Thank You Simon Says Stamp for sending me this Always and Forever set to create with. 

Thank you ALL for stopping by 😊
Until next time... Happy Crafting 👋


Thursday, December 20, 2018

Magical Unicorn Card | Ink On 3

Hello my friends!

Today's card features this gorgeous Unicorn from Ink On 3's latest Release, the Magical Unicorn and Coordinating Dies.

How Magical is this card!?! I know a few little girls that would love this card...and a few adult girls too for that matter, 😁🦄!

Magical Unicorn Card for Ink On 3 by ilovedoingallthingscrafty.com

CARD DETAILS

To make this card I began by stamping the image using Juicy Ink onto Bristol paper. I then geat embossed the lines using Arctic White Embossing Powder (definitely my favorite embossing powder). 

Magical Unicorn Card for Ink On 3 by ilovedoingallthingscrafty.com

I then colored the image in using Zig Clean Color Brush pens. I also used Liquid Pixie Dust to add shimmer to the Unicorn's mane, horn, eyelid and the stars that were stamped on the card base.  

Once the image was dry I die cut the Unicorn using the coordinating die

Magical Unicorn Card for Ink On 3 by ilovedoingallthingscrafty.com

The next thing I did was die cut the clouds from the background panel and used die cut clouds to add to the sky scene. To a few of the clouds, I added the sentiments stamped in Blackout Ink. Before adhering the Unicorn in place I stamped out the Unicorn Sentiment on the bottom of the panel. Also, to add some color to the sky I added a light blend of Broken China Oxide Ink. The card base measures 4 inches wide by 8.5 inches tall.

It is so hard to see but the clouds have been painted with Liquid Pixie Dust 😍

Magical Unicorn Card for Ink On 3 by ilovedoingallthingscrafty.com

SUPPLIES 

To make supplies easy to find, I have linked them below. If something I used is no longer available I will link to a similar product.
Affiliate links may be used depending on the product. Your purchases help keep my blog running, so thanks in advance for the support!

Magical Unicorn
Magical Unicorn
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Magical Unicorn Dies
Magical Unicorn Dies
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Juicy  Ink
Juicy Ink
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Arctic White Ultra Powder
Arctic White Ultra Powder
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Blackout Ink
Blackout Ink
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SSS | IO3
Liquid Pixie Dust
Liquid Pixie Dust
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SSS | IO3
Strathmore Bristol Pad
Strathmore Bristol Pad
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SSS | AMZ
Tim Holtz Stamp Platform
Tim Holtz Stamp Platform
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SSS | AMZ
Zig CLEAN COLOR 60+ 80 SET
Zig CLEAN COLOR 60+ 80 SET
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Tim Holtz Detailer Water Brush
Tim Holtz Detailer Water Brush
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Inkadinkado Embossing Magic
Inkadinkado Embossing Magic
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SSS | AMZ
Black and Decker  Heat Gun
Black and Decker Heat Gun
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AMZ
Sizzix Big Shot
Sizzix Big Shot
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SSS | AMZ
Magnetic Platform
Magnetic Platform
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STANDARD CUTTING PADS
STANDARD CUTTING PADS
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SSS | AMZ
Oxide Ink Pad BROKEN CHINA
Oxide Ink Pad BROKEN CHINA
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SSS
BLENDER BRUSH Set
BLENDER BRUSH Set
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SSS | AMZ
Double-Sided Foam Tape
Double-Sided Foam Tape
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SSS | AMZ



Hope you were inspired by this Magical Unicorn Card. I think this card would make an amazing Friendship card for a girlfriend or a great Birthday card for someone super special. For more inspiration using these products visit Ink On 3!

Thank you for stopping by 😊
Until next time... Happy Crafting 👋


Wednesday, December 19, 2018

New Collections Inspiration ft. Destination China | Blog Hop + Giveaway | Spellbinders


Today I am super excited to join Spellbinders for their New Collections Inspiration Blog Hop. My cards feature the Destinations China Collection by Lene Lok

In 2008, my Husband and I visited a few of the cities in China and of course many of their famous tourist spots. We had such an amazing experience and would one day love to go back. This die collection reminded me of the wonderful trip we had and the beauties we saw in China. 

Look at what a beautiful card these intricate dies make! I think this card is perfect for the upcoming 2019 Chinese New Year.


New Collections Inspiration ft. Destination China Blog Hop + Giveaway for Spellbinders by ilovedoingallthingscrafty.com

CARD DETAILS
To make this card I began with the background. I die cut Lucky Clouds Etched Die twice, stacked and glued the two layers together and then glued them to an acetate piece trimmed to size. I then cut out a rectangle opening in the card base and glued the clouds in place.

Next, I die cut two of the Etched Lanterns out of a red and gold shimmer cardstock, pieced and glued them together. I then added some gold crystals for detail.

For the sentiment, I used an old Recollections stamp set I had and embossed the letters in white, trimmed it and added it to the bottom of the card.

Before gluing the lanterns onto the clouds, I used a thin wire and strung it through the openings of the clouds and then glued the lanterns in place securing the wire down as well.

New Collections Inspiration ft. Destination China Blog Hop + Giveaway for Spellbinders by ilovedoingallthingscrafty.com

For this next card, I wanted to recreate the look of a Chinese screen door. In my head, I was thinking of a missing you card for a friend or family member, or even for a welcome to a new home card. 

New Collections Inspiration ft. Destination China Blog Hop + Giveaway for Spellbinders by ilovedoingallthingscrafty.com

To make this card, I used the Traditional Fence Etched Dies to create this Square Doorway. 

I began by using the large outline die to die cut the grey background piece. I then used one of the fence dies to die cut two doors from a darker grey piece of cardstock and trimmed them to fit onto each panel of the doorway. To the back of each fence, I glued a piece of vellum trimmed to fit. The Doorway was then glued onto a 5 x 5.25-inch red card base.

To give these screen doors some handles I used the tassels from one of the Lantern dies and die cut a negative and positive from a foiled piece of silver cardstock to create the mirrored opposite of the dies and then added a crystal to the handles.

The sentiment was heat embossed in white and comes from Studio Katia.

New Collections Inspiration ft. Destination China Blog Hop + Giveaway for Spellbinders by ilovedoingallthingscrafty.com

SUPPLIES
To make supplies easy to find, I have linked them below. If something I used is no longer available I will link to a similar product.
Affiliate links may be used depending on the product. Your purchases help keep my blog running, so thanks in advance for the support!
Supplies marked with an asterisk (*) were generously sent to me.
LUCKY CLOUDS ETCHED DIES
*LUCKY CLOUDS ETCHED DIES
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LANTERNS ETCHED DIES
*LANTERNS ETCHED DIES
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TRADITIONAL FENCE ETCHED DIES
*TRADITIONAL FENCE ETCHED DIES
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SB
SSS Card Stock 24 Colors
SSS Card Stock 24 Colors
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ACETATE  Sheets
ACETATE Sheets
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Vellum Value Pack
Vellum Value Pack
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AMZ
Recollections Cardstock 110lb BALLERINA
Recollections Cardstock 110lb BALLERINA
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AMZ
PenBlade - 3 Pack Stainless Steel Craft Knives
PenBlade - 3 Pack Stainless Steel Craft Knives
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SSS | AMZ
Acme Junior T-Square
Acme Junior T-Square
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SSS | AMZ
Recollections Black Heavyweight Cardstock 110bs
Recollections Black Heavyweight Cardstock 110bs
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AMZ
Craft Smith Metallic Foil 12x12 Inch Paper Pad
Craft Smith Metallic Foil 12x12 Inch Paper Pad
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AMZ
Mini Misti Tool
Mini Misti Tool
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Whimsical Town Stamp
Whimsical Town Stamp
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Inkadinkado Embossing Magic
Inkadinkado Embossing Magic
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SSS | AMZ
 UNICORN White Pigment Ink Pad
UNICORN White Pigment Ink Pad
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Arctic White Ultra Powder
Arctic White Ultra Powder
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Double-Sided Foam Tape
Double-Sided Foam Tape
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Double Ended Jewel Picker
Double Ended Jewel Picker
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Gold Crystals
Gold Crystals
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SSS | SK
MIDNIGHT BLUE CRYSTALS
MIDNIGHT BLUE CRYSTALS
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SSS | SK

HOP DETAILS

If you have arrived from the pretty amazing Mona Toth's Blog, you are on the right track! The next stop on the Hop is to my awesomely talented friend's Blog, Laura Volpes! If you'd like to start at the beginning click HERE.

GIVEAWAY

To celebrate this release, Spellbinders is giving away a $50 gift certificate to one blog reader – selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop. Giveaway closes on Sunday, December 23rd at 11:59 pm EDT. The winner will be announced in the blog hop post the following Monday. The winner is responsible for shipping cost, duties and taxes. Good Luck!

Thank you for stopping by 😊
Until next time... Happy Hopping 👋