Happy Birthday w/Really Reasonable Ribbon

When it comes to making cards, I do enjoy adding ribbons, trims and twines of some sort whenever I can.  It gives my cards such warm fun textures and colors.  Really Reasonable Ribbon always has the perfect trim for every card and project I make.  They carry so many great colors, widths, patterns, etc. in various styles and materials.  They also have Adhesives like Scor-Tape and 3-D Foam Tabs, and we ALL need those.  I hope you'll stop by Really Reasonable Ribbon to look around.

For this card, I used some pretty patterned papers from my oldest and most favorite "stash" items which are from a line called Emma's Shoppe by Crate Paper.  I cut them using the Crimped Frame Dies from The Greetery and layered them together with pieces of Scor-Tape.  The sweet sentiment I used is from Bonnie Garby Designs and can be found in the Bold Birthday Greetings Digital Stamp Set.

I ran a length of Cream Swiss Dot Grosgrain Ribbon across my card and tied a bow with it.  I topped that with a bow tied with Solid Coral Baker's Twine.  I also added in two little Mulberry Leaves and a Sweetheart Blossom.  The ephemera (stickers and flower) are also from Emma's Shoppe.  I think that pretty much covers everything I used on my card, but I'm more than happy to answer any questions you might have.

Really Reasonable Ribbon always has all the perfect Ribbons, Twines and Trims for every project.  They also carry so many essentials we all need - such as the Adhesives, Scor-Tape and 3-D Foam Tabs in addition to Mulberry Flowers and Embellishments.  I appreciate your visit here today, and I hope you'll stop by Really Reasonable Ribbon for some great shopping and by the RRR Blog for lots of great inspiration.  Happy crafting!

Blessings,

Karen

Feel Better Soon w/Creative Worship

When it comes to making cards for Creative Worship Stamps, it's always FUN doing it.  I enjoy using these amazing stamps, dies, stencils and products each month.  The NEW Release for May is absolutely wonderful and I'm having SO much fun creating cards using these awesome new products.  They're wonderful.  If you haven't seen the entire New Release, I hope you'll stop by Creative Worship to take a peek.

This card started with kraft cardstock for the base, and I layered that with a piece of cream cardstock that I cut using the NEW Postage Stamp Cover Plate Die.  I also stencilled this piece using the NEW Rectangles & More Stencil.  I also used the NEW Postage Stamp Add-Ons Stamp Set to add the hearts, flowers and leaves to the backgound of my card.

The gorgeous flowers you see on my card were stamped using the gorgeous NEW Blooming Tulips Stamp Set.  The extra leaves at the bottom of my card are also found in the NEW Blooming Tulips Stamp Set.  I don't own the matching dies, so I hand cut my flowers.  This card is completely flat and perfect for mailing.  Creative Worship stamps are SO pretty!

I'd like to say thank you again for your visits to my blog.  I'm grateful beyond words to have you stop by and take a peek, say hello and visit me.  I appreciate it SO much; you'll likely never know how much it means to me.  I hope you're having a super creative week.  You can stop by Creative Worship any time you want.  We love to have you visit.

Blessings,

Karen

New May Release at Creative Worship Stamps

Hello, sweet blog friends.  I'm so glad you've chosen to stop by here today and say hello.  It means so much to me when you do.  Today I'm sharing a sweet card for Creative Worship Stamps using some of their amazing NEW Release products.  Oh, my heart!  I am so loving ALL the new stamps, dies and stencils in this month's FAB New Release.

I started with basic black cardstock, and I layered that with a piece of purple woodgrain paper from The Craft Consortium that I cut using the Stitched Rectangle Dies.  I stamped the floral image onto a lighter piece of purple cardstock using the Flowering Branch Stamp Set, and I stamped the same image around the edges of the patterned paper.

I used the cool NEW Tabs Tickets & More Dies to add the little side-notch tab where I added the Thinking of You sentiment.  The two sentiments I used on this card are both found in the Flowering Branch Stamp Set.  I also added a cancelled stamp/postal image on the bottom left; and that's found in the Going Postal Stamp Set.  I also attached a bow that's tied with Purple Seam Binding.  Everything was stamped in purple Tim Holtz Oxide Inks.

As you can see, this NEW Flowering Branch Stamp Set makes it quick and easy to create a pretty card.  This card came together easily, and this format can be recreated by any crafter.  All the amazing stamps and dies from Creative Worship make it impossible to go wrong.  The creative possibilities are nearly endless.  You can find lots of that great inspiration on the Creative Worship IG Page.  Thanks again for stopping by my blog today.

Blessings,

Karen

P.S.  Here's where I'm sharing this card:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Beautiful Blooms"

Beautiful Blossoms - Challenge #28 - Mood Board/Succulent Bouquets

Praying For You w/Creative Worship Stamps

Welcome by my blog today, friends.  I'm so glad you're here as I share a sweet card and tag set that I created using some of the NEW Release items from Creative Worship Stamps.  This is one of my most favorite releases yet, and each product in this month's release is nothing short of FABULOUS.  I used some kraft cardstock and kraft tissue paper to begin this shabby chic card and tag.  Please excuse the fact that I took a lot more pictures (5) than I normally do (3).  Oh, and don't miss the Instagram Hop at Creative Worship Stamps where you can WIN a $25 gift card.

I cut my base using the FUN NEW Postage Stamp Cover Die and some pale creamy pink cardstock to cut the focal layer.  I know that I am going to absolutely LOVE this NEW Die, and that I'll be using it a lot.  Because I don't yet have the gorgeous new Stencil, I used the Delightfully Delicate Stencil along with several colors of Tim Holtz Oxide Inks to rub on my pretty pastel background.

Oh, by the way, I spilt some brown paint on my first card attempt, so I scrapped that and cut another Postage Stamp Die to begin again.  I did save the "oops" project, and I ended up and used some of the remaining pieces to create a matching tag.  This is why I always try to encourage myself and everyone else to never completely give up on a project when you "mess up"; but instead, somehow make it work for you.

The tag was hand cut by eye (not a die-cut) from the same kraft cardstock.  I pieced together the scraps, and I used the cool NEW Tabs, Tickets & More Dies to add some fun journalling tabs and extra accents where I could place more of the hearts that I cut using the cluster of hearts found in the new Postage Stamp Dies.  I die-cut most of the hearts using scraps from the previously stencilled paper.  The NEW Tabs, Tickets & More Dies are perfect for using up those paper scraps in a cute and useful way.

I used the new Rectangles & More Stencil to add lots of pretty pink hearts and green leaves/ foliage.  I used the Going Postal Stamp Set to add the circles, postal sentiments, etc.  The sentiments I added (Thinking of You, With Love) are found in the NEW Flowering Branch Stamp Set.  The big cool & sign is found in the NEW Tabs, Tickets & More Dies.  The word prayer is found in the Blooming Tulips Stamp Set.  Yes, I do realize that I used a lot of different Creative Worship products on this set.

Some of the remaining random items I used on this card/tag set include vintage scotch tape, acrylic paint, copic, kraft tissue, Scor-Tape, 3-D Adhesive Tabs, hand cut tag, Baker's Twine and Natural Burlap String.  For everything else, you can find so many amazing products at Creative Worship Stamps.  Not only can you find all the supplies needed to create this card/tag set, but you can find the perfect stamps, images, sentiments, scriptures and events you can ever need....and more.  Come by and see what's new at Creative Worship Stamps.  And don't miss our May IG Hop for your chance to WIN.

I'm playing along here:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Simon Says "Use a Stencil" - I used two new stencils from Creative Worship Stamps.

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog - May: Use A Stencil and Optional Bouquet.  I used two different Stencils on this fun card.  I didn't quite add a Boquet, but I do have some flowers.

Blessings,

Karen

Thinking Of You w/Stamp Simply

You're sure to love everything at Stamp Simply Clear Stamps as much as I do.  When you create cards using these amazing products, you're always going to love their products and the art they allow you to create.  I have such FUN creating with stamps, dies and all the amazing products found at Stamp Simply.  It's just filled with the best stuff, and this card shows you just how easy it is to create something lovely.

I used cream cardstock layered with some pretty patterned papers found in one of the Carta Bella 6x6 Paper Pads.  I machine stitched my papers together to create my card base.  I used more of the cream cardstock for the focal pieces.  I stamped one of the sentiments found in the Pretty Poppies Stamp Set onto a strip that was cut using the Fishtail Banner Dies.  I used that same Pretty Poppies Stamp Set for the other sentiment (Thinking of You) as well.  The flowers are also found in the Pretty Poppies Stamp Set.

Once I'd stamped and colored the Pretty Poppies, I used the coordinating Pretty Poppies Die to cut the flowers and raise them up with 3-D Foam Tabs for presentation.  I wrapped some pretty Baker's Twine around my floral focal point.  All the pretty stamps and dies from Stamp Simply Clear Stamps include lovely sentiments and images to help you create heartfelt meaningful cards for every occasion.

I'm so grateful to have you visit me here on my blog today.  It's amazing to hear your thoughts about what I've made and to hear what you've been making, where you're playing along, and what's happening in your creative world.  Your visits mean more than you'll likely ever know.  I'm grateful for every visit you make, every comment you leave, and for your support in general.  You're such a blessing to me and I'm glad you're here.

I'll be playing along in the following:

Just Us Girls Challenges - Challenge #270 - Use A Die & Add a Flower - The die cuts I used are all listed above; including the stamped and die-cut flowers (poppies) I used on my card.

Blessings to you,

Karen

Guest Designing at Newton's Nook

What a blessing and a privilege to have the opportunity to be a Guest Designer over at Newton's Nook Designs.  I've been such a fan of Newton's Nook art for a very long time; but I never really owned any of their AWESOME products until quite recently.  When I was presented with the opportunity to guest design for Newton's Nook, I jumped on the opportunity.  What a treat it was working with these adorable products.

My first card was created using white cardstock and patterned papers from the Pastels Basic 6x6 Paper Pad and the Springtime 6x6 Paper Pad that I machine stitched together.  I used a piece of white cardstock that I inked, splattered and stamped with sentiments found in the adorable Newton Hangs Out Stamp Set.  I colored the image with my Copics and used the coordinating Newton Hangs Out Dies to cut the adorable tree (stamped onto cork paper) holding Newton.

I used the Frames & Tags Dies to cut the little tags that I cut from scraps of the patterned papers listed above.  I clipped them together with a Tim Holtz Clip and added some Baker's Twine.  I like adding small accents like this, and my Newton's Nook inventory is sparce.  This is me trying to be creative with what I've got.

To be honest with you all, I could have gone crazy ordering cute stamp/die sets from Newton's Nook.  They carry SO many adorable sets, and these cards just came together so easily because of how adorable all these images are.  You really can't go wrong with these darling and super fun stamps.  So anyway, the next stamp/die set I chose to work with for my Guest Design spot with Newton's Nook is their sweet Newton's Birdhouse.

Once again, I used white cardstock for the base of the card.  I used the same two paper pads - the Pastels Basic 6x6 Paper Pad and the Springtime 6x6 Paper Pad that I machine stitched together in creating my base.  Similar to my first card, I cut a smaller piece of water watercolor paper that I inked on to create a messy background.

I used the adorable Newton's Birdhouse Stamp Set to stamp the darling Newton and birdhouse images.  I colored these images using my Copics.  I cut the image using the coordinating Newton's Birdhouse Dies.  The smaller images (birds and hears) are also found in this same set, so I stamped and cut several small images for the background of the second card.  I used the Frames & Tags Dies again to cut the small tags from paper scraps.

Thanks so much for visiting me here, everyone.  I will be sharing this post on my Instagram Page as well, but your visits/comments on either/both are greatly appreciated.  I hope you have a wonderfully creative and happy week.  And by the way, THANK YOU to Newton's Nook Designs for this amazing opportunity to Guest Design for your amazing company.

I'm playing along in the following challenges with these fun cards:

Inky Paws Challenge at Newton's Nook - Challenge #140 - Sketch Challenge - I didn't add the circle (as seen in the sketch) underneath my focal point/sentiment.  I placed my image (second card - lower) in the same position as found in the sketch but just omitted the circular element.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Anything Goes"

Blessings,

Karen

Friends Make the World Beautiful

One of the many things I love about Really Reasonable Ribbon is that they carry such a wide variety of products that we all use.  One of top ones being Adhesives.  If you've never checked out Scor-Tape, I would highly suggest doing so.  I use Scor-Tape to secure so many different things to be products.  Including, as on this card, chipboard pieces, ribbons and more.  You're always certain to find many sweet things you'd love to tuck in your basket before checkout.

I started with white cardstock.  The patterned papers, stickers and chipboard ephemera are all Emma's Shoppe by Crate Paper.  The cool perforated and ripped Ripped Notebook Cover Plate Die is from Picket Fence.  I ran several colors of Solid Baker's Twine through the perforated edges to add color.  The other trim is 3/8" Swiss Dot Pearl Pink with Hot Pink Dots Grosgrain Ribbon.  The fabulous friendship sentiment used on my card is from Bonnie Garby Designs, and can be found in her lovely Friendship Digital Stamp Set.

It's always a treat to have you stop by my blog to have a look around; and to have you leave me a comment is just icing on top of an already unexpected and greatly appreciated blessing.  Layering papers and ribbons is always a nice combination.  I was very tempted to use some Lace on this card, but I know that inventory is running low on this lovely trim.

I also ran some Solid Natural Baker's Twine down the left side of my card and wrapped it around the papers.  I love the texture and depth that papers, stickers and trims (among other things) offer to our cards and projects.  My thought process is that they make things more interesting.  Why not head over to Really Reasonable Ribbon and see what's calling your name today.  You won't regret it (especially all that delicious Baker's Twine).  Thanks for visiting today.

This card will be shared in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Anything Goes"

Blessings,

Karen