Christmas in July Video Hop: Washi Ornaments (Washi Tape Series)

Hello, friends! I am super excited to be participating in Monica Taylor's Christmas in July Video Hop on YouTube! I will be sharing with you how to use washi tape to create fun die cut embellishments!

Here are the cards I created using this technique~

I will be the first to admit, I have a copious amount of washi. You might even call me a washi hoarder. This is SUCH a fun way to use it, and it's so quick and simple! So versatile, as well!

And here is my video~

And one last look at the cards~

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek! Join the fun on YouTube, or see THIS POST for all the information! There are prizes offered along the way, so don't miss out! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

Products used:

Ornament Club Dies
Powdered Sugar Cardstock
Licorice Cardstock
Midnight Cardstock
Ho Ho Ho Paper Pad
Winter Wonderland Embossing Folder

Hoppy Easter!

Happy Saturday, friends! I have a sweet Easter card to share with you today. It uses a DARLING digi image drawn by the very talented Lee Holland, and a bunch of sweet embellishments. Take a peek...

I colored the image with colored pencils and added some Stickles for added shine and texture. I also added some seam binding ribbon from The Stamps of Life, a doily, black pearls, string, and a button from my stash, and patterned paper from Stampin' Up!.

I just adore the way this turned out! What do YOU think? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

I'm entering this card into these fabulous challenges~

Brown Sugar Challenge: Spring or Fall

Colour Crazy: Anything Goes Coloring Challenge

Scrappers Delights: Easter

Just Add Ink: Choose Two (Bunnies/Flowers/Crosses)

I chose Bunnies & Flowers

Moving Along With the Times: That Spring Feeling!

Thanks again for stopping by, friends! I hope you have some time to create and that you all have a very happy Easter tomorrow! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping!

Punny Thank You

Hi, friends! I hope you all had a happy, safe, and enjoyable Independence Day if you live in the USA. We spent time with family and it was GRATE! Which brings me to this post's card...

I used patterned paper, cardstock, and ink from Stampin' Up!, stamps and die from Close To My Heart, and embellishments from a smattering of places for this card. I LOVE puns, so this sentiment and image combo make my heart happy!

I think this cards turned out beautifully, and I hope you agree! I can't wait to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

I'm entering this card into these fabulous challenges:

Just Us Girls: Wildcard Week (AG)

Shopping Our Stash: Geometric Patterns

Through the Craftroom Door: Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek! I will be back sometime later with another crafty creation to share. Until then, HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

MHKDesigns: September Challenge

Hi, friends! Happy September! I'm here to share some cards I made using the inspiration from this month's challenge at MHKDesigns! Take a peek at the inspiration...

I LOVE the autumnal feel of this photo--and that gorgeous mum! It led me to use the Mum's the Word set to create a trio of cards. All of the cards use the same layout but I did some "digital magic" to create different color schemes. Here's the set...

I used brushes in Photoshop to create a watercolor background and a faux emboss resist. I made a video on how to create this effect and shared it yesterday, but hop over to my YouTube channel if you'd like to recreate it! I started with a red tone...

Then I decided to try a more mellow magenta. I love the way the image and sentiment from the Mum's the Word set POP with these colors!

Last up was blue tones! The greens in this color scheme turned out a bit more brown, but I think that just adds to the charm of the card.

I used coordinating ribbons to finish off each card. I really adore the way this set turned out, and I hope you like them, too! Please leave me a comment below to let me know your thoughts!

Thanks for stopping by, friends! Come join in the fun on the MHKDesigns blog for your chance to win some digi goodies from the MHKDesigns Etsy Shop! Until next time, HUGS and happy {digital} stamping, friends!

Project supplies:

Mum′s the Word | MHKDesigns

Powdered Sugar Cardstock

Licorice Cardstock

Gingersnap cardstock

House of Cards: Feather Images and/or Color Inspiration

Hello, everyone! It's time for another challenge at House of Cards, and this month we have a fabulous inspiration challenge for you! You can choose to follow the colors OR use feather images OR do both! It's up to you!  Take a peek at the inspiration...

I was inspired by both the colors and images, and I started with just one card...but it morphed into a bold and fresh card set! ;)  I used Photoshop to create my panel (these are all one layer cards), and then used hue settings to change the colors quickly and easily. Here's the entire set...

After I printed the cards, I rounded the corners at the bottom to add a bit of finish. Seam binding ribbon in coordinating tones was added to the tops of the cards and sequins, liquid pearls, and rhinestones were added to enhance the sentiment at the bottom of the card. This set uses images from the Fanciful Feathers digital stamp set and a sentiment from the Beauty digital stamp set from MHKDesigns.

I LOVE the monochrome that was created on each card with printing, ribbon, and embellishments! These turned out so prettily, and I hope you like them! I can't wait to hear your thoughts in the comments below. :)

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends!  I hope you take a bit of time to come and play along with us at House of Cards.  Don't forget to stop by the other DT members' blogs for even MORE amazing inspiration--they always blow me away!  I'll be back later this month with more crafty posts!  Until then, HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

Project supplies:

Fanciful Feathers | MHKDesigns	Beauty | MHKDesigns	(February Pre-order) Ranger Liquid Pearls- Raspberry	Daffodil Liquid Pearls | Ranger	Ranger Liquid Pearls in Baby Blue
Ranger Liquid Pearls In Key Lime	Iridescent Rhinestones | Want2Scrap	Powdered Sugar Cardstock	Guava Seam Binding Ribbon | The Stamps of Life	Lemonade Seam Binding | The Stamps of Life
Kiwi Seam Binding Ribbon | The Stamps of Life	Christmas Ribbon Collection | Inspired By Stamping