Paper Sweeties February 2016 Release Rewind!

Hey, all!  It's time for another Paper Sweeties release!  We've got a fun new stamp set and coordinating Sweet Cuts dies to go with it--you will love it!  Today I've made a CAS card with a fun technique to share with you.  Take a peek...

I used a technique I call "Stamped Punched Window" to create my focal point.  I used the flower images from the *NEW* Thinking of you set to stamp my border, the *NEW* Thinking of You Sweet Cuts to create my recessed panel, and the I Pick You stamp set for the sentiment and other images.  Some Cookie Dough and Peppermint sequins were added for some shine.

I dry embossed the main panel and added some fun ribbon to the bottom as an anchor.  I really like the way this turned out, and I hope you do, too!  I'd love to hear your opinion in the comments below!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends!  I hope you hop over to the Paper Sweeties store and grab these goodies!  For more inspiration, make sure to check out what the other DT gals have made this month!

Here's your list~

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
Jeri Thomas 
Jill Norwood 

Kathy Schweinfurth

Larissa Heskett
Mackie Robertson

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala
Michele Henderson 
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir
Nancy Salkeld

And Here's What's New!

Thinking of You set

Thinking of You Sweet Cuts

Don't forget about the monthly card kit!

This is my last post for the Paper Sweeties team,
and I want to say a HUGE "THANK YOU"
to Debbie and all the other gals--
it has been a huge pleasure!

Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

Project supplies:

I Pick You Stamp Set--Paper Sweeties

Cookie Dough Sequins--Paper Sweeties

Peppermint Sequins - Paper Sweeties

Inspired By Stamping: My Valentine's

Hi, friends!  It's time for another release for Inspired By Stamping, and we have some GORGEOUS stamps to share with you in the next few days!  Today we're sharing creations made with the *NEW* My Valentine's set!  Take a peek at my creation...

I had LOTS of fun making this card!  I did some faux stitching, some funky layering, some heat embossing, and created a shadowbox effect for my sentiment from the *NEW* My Valentine's set.  The fun heart banner is from the same darling set. A paper rose and some leaves, flanked on the other side by three rhinestones, finished off the focal panel.  The shine is SO pretty!

I really LOVE LOVE LOVE the mix of sentiments and images in the *NEW* My Valentine's set!  I think it helped to make my card more elegant and pretty.  I hope you like it, too!  Please leave me a comment below to let me know what you think!

Thank you so much for stopping by, friends!  I'll be back tomorrow with another creation using *NEW* stamps from Inspired By Stamping!  For more inspiration, make sure to head over to Joanna's blog for a list of those who are sharing their creations today, too!  Until tomorrow, HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

Project supplies:

 

House of Cards: Punched & Stamped Window Technique

Hi, friends!  It's the first of the month--a VERY busy time here on my blog--and that means a *NEW* challenge at House of Cards!  This month, we're utilizing the Cut & Stamped Window Technique.  If you've never heard of it, you can check out my video tutorial on the House of Cards blog, or my written tutorial HERE!  They are both a bit different from each other, so you can choose which you'd like OR come up with a fabulous twist of your own!  Check out my finished card...

Since we're nearing the holiday season, I chose to make a Christmas card this time around.  I used images from Great Impressions and a sentiment from Inspired By Stamping.

Some glittery heat embossing, glitter paper, and red rhinestones add glitz, shine, and texture.  I LOVE the way this card turned out, and I hope you do, too!  Please leave me a comment below to let me know what you think! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by today to take a peek at my card!  I hope you come and join the fun with us at House of Cards.  Don't forget to check out the AMAZING design team work, too!  They always blow me away with their creativity! ;)  Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping to you all!

Project supplies:

Festive Greetings | Inspired By Stamping

G140 Pine Branch | Great Impressions

C31 Pine Cone Sprig | Great Impressions

Java Sparkle Fine Detail EP | Sweet Stamps

Red Rhinestones | Want2Scrap

Powdered Sugar Cardstock

Another white on white card...

Hi!  I've got another quick card to show you tonight!  Yes.  There is white on white.  If you're sick of it, I wouldn't read this blog anymore! ;)  I ADORE it!!!  Anyway, I've made a special card for a friend who recently got baptized into our congregation at church.  Such an important decision, and she had a rough time with family members.  I wanted to use a verse to help her remember that God will help you through any trial, so I got out a rarely used stamp with Romans 8:31 as the sentiment.

Here it is~

Details~

Another twist on a stamped punch window, too!  If you'd like to learn how to do this and have a chance at winning a challenge, pop on over to Technique Tuesday! ;)

I'd like to enter this into these fabulous challenges~

Word Art Wednesday: Challenge #25

Scripture Thursday at Little Birdie Blessings

Thanks for stopping in--I hope you like what I've made and that you take the time to play along with these two challenges as well as Technique Tuesday!  Happy stamping!!! :)

First EVER Technique Tuesday Link Party!

Hello, all! I've decided to add more onto my plate. I LOVE finding new techniques--and I've had a ton of people ask me how to make some of the creations I've made on my blog. SO, once a month, the first Tuesday, I will be posting a tutorial on a technique and add a linky so that you can link up YOUR creations! At the end of the month, I'll chose some of them to showcase! :)

Oh, and here's my badge to add to your sidebar should you choose!!!  If you'd link it back to Technique Tuesday blog address instead of this post, that would rock--click on the tab above to go to the new site! :)

The first technique I've chosen to show off is something I call "Stamped Punch Window". It's super easy and SO stunning each time you do it! It works for CAS style and can also be added on. So, let's get started! :)

Stamped Punch Window

Materials Needed:

Desired punch or die cut shape
Dimensionals
Embossing folder (optional)
Cardstock (one card base measuring 11"x4.25" folded in half and one piece 5.25"x4")
Ink
Stamps

"How To"

1. Take your 5.25"x4" piece of cardstock and punch your shape out. KEEP IT--you'll need it for later.

2. Stamp around the punched out frame. When using multiple colors, start with the lightest color and work up to the darkest.

3. Dry emboss your panel.

4. Add dimensionals to the back of your panel. Make sure to use enough to hold up the panel really well. (See how I messed up my stamping first go round? Tee hee!)

5. Adhere panel to your card base.

6. Take your punched out piece and stamp your sentiment and/or images onto it.

7. Color in your lined images.

8. Adhere to card FLAT in the punched out recess created by your embossed panel. Embellish or not--depends on your style!

9.TA DA! Give it to someone special! :)

Now it's YOUR turn! Make your opening as big or as small as you'd like. Embellish as much or as little as suits you. Link up below with a DIRECT link and I will come visit you!!!
PLEASE link back to me so that others can play along. If you'd like to, I'd LOVE it if you'd place my button on your blog sidebar and link it back to me as well! :) Can't wait to see what you all create! Happy stamping! :)

TO LINK UP YOUR PROJECT, PLEASE CLICK HERE!!!

Have a Happy Easter!

Just a quick card in two different color schemes to wish all of you a very Happy and Blessed Easter!

Pastel~

 

Primary~

 

I hope that each of you feel of the Love and Peace that come from the Atonement of our Savior.  Happy Easter, and happy stamping!

These are for~

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