Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Sweet 'N Sassy Stamps | Thank You + Sale

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Hello Sweet Friends!
 
Today's Thank You card features the NEW Simple Sentiments stamp set from the November 2023 Release along with the previously released Botanical Branches stamp & die set and Diamond Tile Stencil. These sets are included in the Black Friday/Cyber Monday SALE that doesn't end until 11/30/23 11:59 PM EST.
 
For the background panel, I started off with a piece of Red Hot card stock and ink blended around the panel with Gina K Designs Red Velvet and Charcoal Brown ink. I then lightly added the Diamond Tile Stencil with Red Velvet ink. Next I added splatter to the panel and floral die cuts with White Copic Ink and Gina K. Designs Shimmering Snow Spray. The sentiment is stamped and heat embossed on a piece of Red Hot card stock that I also added a little ink blending around the panel. For finishing touches I added a few sequins.
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Red Panel: 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
Red Sentiment Strip: 2 7/8" x 3/4"
 
Copic Markers:
Greenery: YG95, YG93
Berries: R29, R27, R24 
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Happy Stamping!!

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Sweet 'N Sassy Stamps | Botanical Collages + Sale

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Hello Sweet Friends!
 
Today's card features the NEW Botanical Collages and Simple Sentiments stamp sets from the November 2023 Release which are currently on SALE during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday SALE that ends on 11/30/23 11:59 PM EST.
 
Card Measurements:
Black A2 Card Base: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" (5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4")
Yellow Strip: 5 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Black Mat: 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
Black & White Strip Pattern Paper: 5" x 3 3/4"
Black Square Mat: 3 1/4" x 3 1/4"
White Square Panel: 3 1/8" x 3 1/8"
Black Sentiment (Tiny Tags): 1" x 5/8"
Yellow Scalloped Strip: 3 1/4" x 5/16"
 
Copic Markers:
Bee: Y18, Y11 & T3, T1
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Also Used: My Favorite Things Black & White Dots 6x6 Pad (Retired), 5/8" Saddle Stitch Ribbon

 
Happy Stamping!!

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Gina K. Designs | November 2023 Release

 

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The Gina K. Designs November 2023 Release is NOW available! You can find the FULL release in the store HERE or direct links at the bottom of the post. 
 
I'm excited to be joining Gina K. Designs for the November 2023 Release! I have a couple cards that I've created to share during tonight's LIVE Release Party over on the Gina K. Designs Facebook Page, YouTube Channel, and Twitch.
 
My cards feature the NEW Sending You a Smile stamp set illustrated by Arjita Singh. A coordinating die set is also available.
 

 My first card features the NEW Sending You a Smile stamp set along with the previously released Thanks and Shadow Die.
 
Steps to create Card:
  • Using a stamp positioner you will take an A2 white card panel and stamp the floral image from Sending You a Smile with Amalgam Barely There ink. Do not remove stamp the stamp from your stamp positioner as you will need to re-stamp after you color.
  • Color Image using your favorite coloring medium. I used Copic Markers.
  • Place the card panel back into your stamp positioner and re-stamp using Amalgam Obsidian ink. This gives you a crisp black outline. 
  • Cut white card panel with smallest rectangle in Master Layout 1.
  • Cut black mat with largest rectangle in Master Layout 1.
  • Cut out 3 Thanks from the Thanks and Shadow Die. You will stack and glue them together.
  • Stamp and heat emboss the Friend sub sentiment from the Sending You a Smile stamp set in white on a scrap of black card stock. Use Sentiment Strips Die and trim length. 
  • Assemble card on a white A2 card base. I popped up my focal panel and sub sentiment with foam squares for dimension. 
  • For finishing touches I added black pearls and used a Spectrum Noir Clear Overlay pen to the flower centers.
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Black Mat: 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"- Master Layout 1 Die Set
White Panel: 3 3/4" x 5" - Master Layout 2 Die Set
Black Sentiment Strip: 15/16" x 1/4" - Sentiment Strips Die Set (trimmed down)
 
Copic Markers: 
Flower: BV11, BV04, BV02
Flower Center: YR23, Y18, Y15 & Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle Overlay Pen
Leaves: YG97, YG95, YG93, YG91
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My second card features the NEW Sending You a Smile stamp set along with the "Friend" die from the previously released Stitched Leaves Die Set.
 
Steps to create Card:
  • Using a stamp positioner you will take an A2 white card panel and stamp the the smaller floral image from Sending You a Smile with Amalgam Barely There ink in the lower left corner. Without moving the stamp, flip the card panel and stamp in the top right corner. Do not remove stamp the stamp from your stamp positioner as you will need to re-stamp after you color.
  • Color Image using your favorite coloring medium. I used Copic Markers.
  • Place the card panel back into your stamp positioner and re-stamp using Amalgam Obsidian ink. This gives you a crisp black outline. 
  • Cut white card panel with smallest (stitched) rectangle in Master Layout 2.
  • Cut black mat with largest rectangle in Master Layout 2.
  • Cut out 3 Friend die cuts from the Stitched Leaves Die Set. You will stack and glue them together.
  • Stamp and heat emboss the It's Your Birthday! sub sentiment from the Sending You a Smile stamp set in white.
  • Cut a 1 1/4" x 4 1/4" strip of vellum. You will wrap it around and attach to the back of the panel.  
  • Assemble card on a white A2 card base. I popped up my focal panel and sub sentiment with foam squares for dimension. 
  • For finishing touches I added black pearls and used a Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle Overlay pen to the flower centers. 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Black Mat: 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" - Master Layout 2 Die Set
White Stitched Panel: 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" - Master Layout 2 Die Set
Vellum Strum: 1 1/4" x 4 1/4" - (wrapped around white card panel)
Black Sentiment Strip: 1 1/4" x 1/2"

Copic Markers:
Flower: R85, R83, R81
Flower Center: YR23, Y18, Y15 & Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle Overlay Pen
Leaves: YG97, YG95, YG93, YG91
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Gina K. Designs
November 2023 Release 
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Spellbinders | Merry Christmas

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Today's card features Spellbinders NEW Beautiful Wreaths Collection
 
To create my holiday wreath I used the Build-A-Wreath (S5-595), Garden Wreath Add-Ons (S5-598) and Christmas Wreath Add-Ons (S6-219) dies from the Beautiful Wreaths Collection. The background panel is embossed with the Playful Poinsettia 3D Embossing Folder (E3D-072). The sentiment is from the Mini Christmas Sentiment Strips Glimmer Hot Foil & Die (GLP-296) foiled in gold. For embellishment I added a few pink rhinestones from my stash to the poinsettia flower centers.

Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
White Embossed Panel: 4" x 5 1/4"
Dahlia Sentiment Strip: 2 1/8" x 1/4"
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Beautiful Wreaths Collection
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Make sure to check out Spellbinders Black Friday Sale!
Happy Stamping!!

Monday, November 20, 2023

Spellbinders | Club Update Announcement

Hello Friends! 
 
I wanted to make sure you knew that Spellbinders has announced last week that they are making some updates to their Clubs starting on December 1, 2023.
 
Here's a recap that was shared to Club Subscribers.
 
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NEW CLUBS COMING
Stencil Club & Deluxe Caboodle (Everything) Value Club

You asked and we listened! Many of you requested a monthly Stencil Club and a Value Club option that includes Everything. We're proud to announce that our talented designers have made your stenciling wishes come true with our new Monthly Stencil Club. We're also super excited to launch our new Deluxe Caboodle Value Club that includes ALL Clubs plus a monthly BONUS Item. Even more exciting, the bonus item will sometimes be a cardmaking essential & sometimes it will be an exclusive item ONLY available in this club. The cost for this club will be $120 with over 60% savings.

The Deluxe Caboodle Value Club will include:

  • Small Die
  • Large Die
  • Stitching Die
  • 2D Embossing Folder
  • 3D Embossing Folder
  • Clear Stamp + Die
  • Glimmer Kit
  • Wax Seal Kit
  • BetterPress Plate
  • Stencil
  • Bonus Item

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CLUB DISCONTINUATION
We're sad to announce that December will be the last month that the Quick & Easy Card Club will be available. All active Card Club Subscriptions will be cancelled following November shipments.
 
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CLUBS CHANGING
Perfect Package Value Club
 

With our Quick & Easy Card Club going away, that means the Perfect Package Value Club will no longer include a cardmaking kit. In accordance, the cost of the Perfect Package Value Club will be reduced to $85 per month, starting in December. We'll be adjusting all affected subscriptions prior to December 5th, when they charge.

The Perfect Package Value Club will now include:

  • Small Die
  • Large Die
  • Stitching Die
  • 2D Embossing Folder
  • 3D Embossing Folder
  • Clear Stamp + Die
  • Glimmer Kit

Please feel free to make any adjustments to your subscriptions before they charge on December 5th. To access your account please Log In and click Subscriptions. You'll be able to shop the adjusted Club options on December 1, 2023. We're so excited to share all the new amazing designs and creativity to come.

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I'm sad to see the Quick & Easy Card Club go but have had so much fun creating with the kits over the past year. I can't wait to share the NEW Stencil Club with you and will starting next month. 

 

Happy Stamping!!

Sweet 'N Sassy Stamps | Thinking of You

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Hello Sweet Friends!
 
Today's card features a CAS (clean and simple) Thinking of You card featuring the NEW Simple Sentiment Stamp & Die Bundle and the previously released Botanical Branches Stamp & Die Bundle
 
Sympathy and thinking of you cards are not always the easiest cards to create so I have found that a clean & simple design keeping the focus on the sentiment and is perfect for these types of cards. I also loving using a monochromatic color pallet.
 
For today's card I picked the eucalyptus stamp from the Botanical Branches Stamp & Die Bundle and stamped with alchol friendly link and then colored with Copic markers. To add a little texture I lightly stenciled the Grunge Dots Stencil on a stitched panel cut from the NEW Stitched Rectangles Die Set. I stamped the sentiment and cut it out from the NEW Simple Sentiment Stamp & Die Bundle. For finishing touches I did add a few clear sequins but that is totally optional.
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Whisper Panel: 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
White Stitched Panel: 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"
White Sentiment: 2 3/16" x 1"
 
Copic Markers:
Eucalyptus: YG97, YG95, YG93 
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Make sure to check out the current Birthday SALE Promo!
 
Happy Stamping!!

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Color Hues Color Challenge #76 | Christmas Greetings

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It's time for us to share the next Hues of Color over at the Color Hues Challenge Blog! The colors that have chosen for you to create with are Red and Metallic Gold for the next two weeks! We can't wait to see how you are inspired!
 
Here's my take...
 
I created an elegant CAS (clean & Simple) holiday card featuring Spellbinders recently released Poinsettia Bloom (S4-1293). To add a little dimension to the poinsettia I used a couple red copic markers to add some highlights to the base of the flower petals. I foiled a sentiment from the Mini Christmas Sentiment Strips Glimmer Hot Foil & Die (GLP-296) with gold foil. For embellishment I added a few red sequins.

Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
White Panel: 3 3/4" x 5"
Poinsettia: 3 11/16" x 4 1/2" (approx)
Red Foiled Sentiment Strip: 2 5/8" x 1/4"
 
Copic Markers:
Poinsettia Highlights: R29, R24
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Make sure to head over to the Color Hues Challenge blog to join the fun and see what my talented teammates have created to inspire you!

 
Happy Stamping!!