Together Again - Simon Says Stamp March Card Kit

Good evening! I'm stopping by to share my first card created with the BRAND NEW March Simon Says Stamp Card Kit - Stronger Together! This kit has such a happy spring feeling to it - the included large stamp set by the same name is just lovely, the cute little Hello die is super fun, the pattern paper is GORGEOUS, I'm loving the watercolor pencil set included - not to mention the Cardstock, Envelopes, and more!

The past couple months I decided to try filming a video for my cards using the monthly card kits - I have had such a great response so far that I will continue as time allows. I've posted the video for this card on my YouTube channel HERE, and also below so you can watch either place you prefer. :)

Here is a look at the video I created sharing how this card came together:

I love the simple look of tone on tone embossing - using clear embossing powder over colored cardstock or pattern paper gives such a soft and dreamy effect! This one required a bit of ink blending to make it pop enough, but I still love how it came out.

Another love of mine is heat embossing on vellum - again, that same soft and dreamy look! Don't they go perfectly together?

The pattern paper in this kit is so lovely too - pairs so perfectly with these stamped images and sentiments in the kit. And that envelope? The perfect finishing touch!

Here is a closer look at the entire kit contents - you can find all the details HERE:

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Botanical Frame Cards - Pinkfresh Facebook Live Cards

Good morning! Yesterday the day for our weekly Pinkfresh Studio Facebook Live! If you missed the Live video and want to take a peek, you can find it on the Pinkfresh Facebook Page - this week's video is available HERE. As always, there was one giveaway for someone who watched live, so make sure and pop in each week to win that live giveaway - 10 AM Pacific time on Thursday morning!

I also always try to post info here the next day on the card (or cards) we make - for those that aren't on Facebook or maybe didn't see it over there. So without further ado, here is sort of a look at the cards we created yesterday - we used some different colors and sentiments, so you may want to check out the replay of the video!

Each of these cards use one of the new Frame Builder Botanical series - die cut simply from white cardstock and mounted over some bright pretty colored cardstock. Added a sentiment heat embossed in white on vellum, then a few jewels to finish them off!

This first one uses Frame Builder: Botanical Ovals die set.

Next up, Frame Builder: Botanical Triangle die set.

One of my favorites - Frame Builder: Botanical Rectangle die set.

The super fun and versatile Frame Builder: Botanical Diamond die set - can work as both a square and diamond shape.

And finally - Frame Builder: Botanical Circle Die Set.

Which die is your favorite? And if you watched the live video - would love to hear what color combo was your favorite!

I love making sets of cards!

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Purple Daisies Hello Friend - Simon Says Stamp March Card Kit

Good evening! I'm stopping by to share my first card created with the BRAND NEW March Simon Says Stamp Card Kit - Stronger Together! This kit has such a happy spring feeling to it - the included large stamp set by the same name is just lovely, the cute little Hello die is super fun, the pattern paper is GORGEOUS, I'm loving the watercolor pencil set included - not to mention the Cardstock, Envelopes, and more!

The past couple months I decided to try filming a video for my cards using the monthly card kits - I have had such a great response so far that I will continue as time allows. I've posted the video for this card on my YouTube channel HERE, and also below so you can watch either place you prefer. :)

Here is a look at the video I created sharing how this card came together:

For today's card I broke open and used the included watercolor pencils in the kit to color in one of the beautiful pre-printed Custom Watercolor Cards designed by Suzy Plantamura. Watercolor pencils aren't something I've used a lot - so I was super happy with how easy these worked! I added a torn edge to the paper, heat embossed sentiment from the Stronger Together stamp set, and tucked a bit of pattern paper under the panel - super fun and easy card!

Here is a closer look at the entire kit contents - you can find all the details HERE:

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Simple Sympathy Cards - on the Reverse Confetti Blog

Good morning! I have a new edition of Wednesday in the Works on the Reverse Confetti Blog and YouTube Channel this morning - this week I'm sharing a unique way to carry your card design through from the front to the inside of your card! I hope you'll pop over HERE and check it out for more details!

Thanks so much for stopping by - have a great day!

Sweet Birthday Cake - Pinkfresh Studio and Stamping Village Set

Good morning! I thought today might be a good day to stop by and share a couple of cards I made with the newest Stamping Village collaborative stamp set that was revealed at Creativation this year! It has a stamp designed by each of the companies in the Stamping Village, and $5 from each set goes to benefit the Dreaming Zebra Foundation that provides art and music supplies to schools and organizations across the country so that all kids, regardless of their financial status, have a chance at art education.

This set is different from previous sets - the theme is birthday, and the layout is different than the circle seals that were previously included. I love this theme - because who DOESN'T always need birthday cards! I'm sharing two cards today with the Pinkfresh Studio's design, which is a little different and unique in that it has individual elements that can be used a few different ways!

For this first card, I used the stamp set as you would expect - stamping out each of the pieces to create a simple and cute cake, and using several fun colors of Pinkfresh Studio inks.

I die cut that panel using Essentials: Ornate Banner die set for a fun framed element. I decided to use a square cardbase, and added some white paint splatters for texture.

A layer of vellum with a torn edge tucked over that, then mounted the banner with foam adhesive and wrapped some twine around the entire card. Finished off with a few sparkly white jewels from Essentials: Jewels Mix.

This second card share how versatile this stamp set is - you can stack that cake as high as you want! Anyone else love lots of layers?

This one I stamped with lots of fun ink colors, then die cut with Essentials: Ornate Oval Frame Die to be able to use the oval in the center. I saved the white frame for another later use, and then die cut the frame from some mint cardstock.

I used Essentials: Diagonal Stitched Rectangles on the background paper, then layered everything together, using foam adhesive to add the frame.

Finished off with some sheer white ribbon and a few more of those lovely jewels!

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Watercolor with Glossy Accented Camera - on the Unity Stamp Company Blog

Good morning! I'm back with another card for my series on the Unity Stamp Company Blog this morning! I'm so excited to be featuring the amazing Kit of the Month on Monday's on the Unity Stamp Company Blog! Since the Kit of the Month was the first thing I purchased from Unity, and what got me hooked to begin with, they hold a special place in my heart, so I'm super excited about this opportunity to give these kits some love! You can check out all the details HERE for today's card!

Thanks for stopping by today - have a WONDERFUL day!!!

Birthday Wishes Balloon Shaker - Pretty Pink Posh

Good morning! I'm stopping by today with a card using some of the most recent release from Pretty Pink Posh - actually created this closer to the release, but didn't get it written up to share until now! This card uses the fun new Balloon Shaker Die, with a nice inky background!

For this card, I actually started with the background. I wanted it to work for a guy card, so I went with appropriate colors of Distress Oxide inks and working from lightest to darkest  - Cracked Pistachio, Lucky Clover, Pine Needles, and a touch of Black Soot around the edges just to deepen the color enough.

Once I got the color on right, it was time to add LOTS of splatters! I used Perfect Pearls mixed with water, a bit of white acrylic paint mixed with water, and finally, a bit of that same Black Soot distress oxide mixed with a bit of water and splattered on. I set that aside so it could dry nice and thoroughly.

While that dried, I assembled the shaker element! I die cut that fun balloon from white cardstock, then traced around the edges of the die onto some acetate and carefully cut inside those lines to get it to the perfect size to fit behind the balloon.

I adhered it to my background, adding lots of sparkly Gold Mini Star Confetti to the inside, then added a string and loopy bow to the balloon using some jute string to finish off!

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