Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop

Are you ready for a fun-filled Blog Hop with awesome prizes, great inspiration and loads of FUN?  Well, if so; you're in the right place.  You may have found your way here by way of Misty's Blog; but if not, it's easy to catch up by visiting the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog.  Please be sure to visit each Design Team Member and leave them a comment.  It's greatly appreciated (and it's one of the few rules to make you eligible for the prizes).  One lucky person will WIN a $10 credit to Really Reasonable Ribbon AND one digital stamp bundle from Bonnie Garby Designs.

This card was super easy to make.  I used black and red cardstocks that I layered together using strips of Scor-Tape.  I used Denim Oxide Ink to rub on some color using a star stencil (from WalMart).  I also rubbed the outer parts of the frames with oxide inks.  The sentiment in the center is found in the 4th of July Stamp Bundle from Bonnie Garby Designs.

Once I had all my papers and sentiment ready, I used more fabulous Scor-Tape to secure a length of the following trims: Electric Blue Delicate Stitched Satin Ribbon, Bold Check Red Gingham Ribbon, 3/8" Royal Blue Gingham and bundled Iridescent White Metallic String.  I also tucked in several Lake Blue, Wine Red and Milky White Double Head Stamens.

Your next, and final, stop on this Blog Hop is at the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog where you'll need to answer one special question.  But again, PLEASE don't forget to leave a comment on each blog along the way.  Thanks so much for stopping by today, and happy crafting.

Blessings,

Karen

I'm sharing my card here:

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog -  May: Anything Goes w/Optional Twist of "Girly" which I didn't really incorporate into this patriotic card.  I used a star stencil (from WalMart) on the white cardstock base.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says Use Die Cuts - I used several

New Release at Stamp Simply

Woo Hoo!!  Over the next several weeks, we will be revealing and showcase the fabulous New Release at Stamp Simply Clear Stamps and you won't want to miss a thing.  Everything in this New Release is SO lovely, and that begins with the gorgeous new set I'm featuring today.  It's called Eucalyptus Silhouettes Stamp Set and it is absolutely DIVINE.

I used two layers of basic white cardstock and I ran the second layer of it through my embossing machine using the Tim Holtz Lumber Embossing Folder to give some texture to my card.  The third layer is white watercolor paper that I stamped twice using the eucalyptus leaves found in the beautiful new Eucalyptus Silhouettes Stamp Set in greens.  Next, I stamped the eucalyptus leaves in teal colors and used the coordinating Eucalyptus Silhouettes Dies along with some 3-D foam tabs to raise up the teal stems.

At the bottom of the eucalyptus leaves where all the stems come together, I added a bow with Black Baker's Twine.  This photo (above) is where you can see the embossing folder a bit better.  The beautiful sentiment I added is also found in the new Eucalyptus Silhouettes Stamp Set, and it is just one of nine (9) sentiments found in this lovely new set.  Here's a peek at the New Floral Release from Stamp Simply Clear Stamps.

I would love to hear what you love most about these two new sets.  Next Monday I'll be sharing a card using the other new (Daisy) set.  I have some ideas brewing in my mind that I hope come to life as I hope they will.  I just LOVE the soft, flowing feeling of these eucalyptus branches, don't you?  They make it simple to create beautiful cards.

Oh, and did I mention that there's a SALE?  Yes, it's true.  You can save 15% on everything other than the New Release items.  Trust me, that still leaves you with A LOT of WONDERFUL options.  Stamp Simply Clear Stamps has SO many great stamp sets, dies, papers, and more.

You really won't want to miss ANY of this fabulous New Release, so be sure to stop by the Stamp Simply Blog each day (or as much as possible) over the next several weeks so that you won't miss seeing what we have in store for you all.  It's AMAZING.  Tomorrow is the last day to take advantage of the Mother's Day SALE at Stamp Simply Clear Stamps.  I hope you'll visit me again soon.

Here's where I'm sharing my card:

Can You Handle the Pressure Challenge - Anything Goes w/Pressure Embossing/Optional Twist: Flowers - I used the Tim Holtz Lumber Embossing Folder on this card (second white layer).

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says Use Die Cuts - I used several

Blessings,

Karen

Happy Birthday LOLA

This is a quick and fun card that I created for a couple of challenges where I really like to play along whenever I possibly can.  Since I'm (somewhat) caught up on my Design Team commitments right now, I had some time to make a "just for fun" card to enter these FUN challenges.  Here's what I designed to share with you today.

When I saw the AWESOME new challenge over at TIME OUT Challenge Blog, which is to use refregerator magnets; I knew right away that I wanted to play along.  Plus, I love Altenew and would enjoy a prize.  It's been a long time since I've won anything.  I stamped the macrons using a fun set I've had for a while now.

I added some sequins, did some Copic coloring, and those MAGNET LETTERS are from Paper Sweeties.  I love that font, don't you?  I inked the letters with Saltwater Taffy Oxide Ink to match the middle macron.  I also did some dotted stencilling on the background of my card.

Lots of fun Baker's Twine and a bold sentiment from Bonnie Garby Designs were also used to create this sweet card.  I do hope that my friend, LOLA, enjoys this yummy card.  If I knew how to bake macrons, I'd make her some.  Since I don't know how to do so, I'll be purchasing them already made.  YUM!  Thanks so much for visiting me today.

I'm sharing my card here:

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog - Anything Goes w/Stencil - Option Twist: Girly - My card is girly and it uses a dotted stencil from my super stash.

TIME OUT Challenge Blog - Challenge #263 - Alphabet Magnet Day - This FUN challenge encourages you to use Alphabet Magnet Letters on your card.  I used dies from Paper Sweeties to do this.  How fun.

Blessings,

Karen

The Many Names of God

One of the (many) things I LOVE about Stamp Simply Clear Stamps is that the owner, our sweet friend, Sharon, LOVES the Lord.  And because of this love for our precious Savior, Jesus, she designs and sells SO many great scripture stamps and spiritually encouraging stamps and dies.  The card I'm sharing today combines a few of these wonderful stamp sets.

I used a kraft cardstock base and then basic white cardstock.  I stamped the background image three times using the Jesus Stamp Set.  I stamped the background sentiment and embossed each section.  Next, I rubbed oxide ink on each section.  This beautiful stamp gives many of the beautiful names of God, and it also provided the sentiment for this card.

I stamped the church, and colored it with Copics, and then cut it by using the FABULOUS My Church Stamp Set and coordinating My Church Dies.  The clouds are also found in the My Church Dies.  I ran a piece of tan Seam Binding across my card using the Vintage Neutrals Seam Binding Bundle.

Be sure to stop by the Stamp Simply Blog for lots of great inspiration and up-to-date information about special sales and promotions at Stamp Simply.  We appreciate you, and we hope that you'll always think of Stamp Simply when you're looking for Christian stamps, or really any type of stamps.  They're absolutely AWESOME.  Have a great day, and thanks for your visit here today.

I was inspired by, and I'm playing along in the following:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Simon Says "Light and Airy" so I was totally inspired to create the grass, ground, and the sky complete with floating clouds.

Word Power Challenge - Challenge #5 - Anything Goes - I let the WORDS (many names of God) do all the talking on this card.  I embossed all the words (names of God) in white to help them stand out better.

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Challenge #2418 - Anything Goes Sponsored by Penguin Palace.  I've been wanting some Penguin Palace goodies for quite some time.  Being that they're located in Canada, it gets pricy with shipping, etc., so I've been crossing my fingers to win a prize to this amazing store.

Blessings,

Karen

Happy Birthday w/Whimsy Stamps

Welcome back by today, friends.  Thanks for visiting to take a peek at my next card created for Whimsy Stamps.  I'm having SO much FUN creating my cards using Whimsy Stamps products.  I hope you'll stop by to check out all the fabulous stamps, dies, papers and more that Whimsy Stamps has to offer.  I've been having fun just looking around at all their FUN stamps and goodies.  Here's what I came up with to share with you today.

I used black cardstock, mustard yellow cardstock, and a pretty floral patterned paper from the Calico 6x6 Paper Pad.  I stamped the cherries, berries, cupcake w/candy stick, and sentiments using the adorable Calories Schmalories Stamp Set.  There are so many cute images and sentiments in this darling Birthday stamp set.  It also has darling little candles that I didn't get a chance to use on this card.....but I will soon.  The green piece and the sentiment piece were both cut using two of the different sized frame inners from the Stitched Scalloped Frame Dies.

On the cupcake, I stamped the candy stick in red ink and added some ultra-fine glitter.  I added some Turtle Shell Pearl Embellishments and tiny yellow floral prills to the layers of the cupcake for texture.  Some red seam binding and green baker's twine are the finishing touches that I wrapped around my card and tied with a bow.

Be sure to visit Whimsy Stamps for a great shopping experience.  You can also find loads of fabulous inspiration on the Whimsy Stamps Blog, Whimsy Stamps Social Media, DT Members' Blogs, and DT Members' Social Media. You're sure to find something that excites you.  Thanks again for visiting me here today.

I'll be playing along in the following FUN challenges that I love and enjoy:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Feminine" so I added ribbon and baker's twine to create a pretty bow that I wrapped around this feminine card.

Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge #246 - I have Tic Tac Toe and then some!  I used Flowers, Twine and Ribbon, Gold, Patterned Paper AND Die-Cuts.  So anyway, I got my Tic Tac Toe down the right-hand side as well as diagonally, and few extras thrown in for good measure.

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog - Challenge #2417 - Beach Photo Inspiration - When I looked at the inspiration photo, I was drawn moreso to the green, yellow and red colors in the photo that popped out at me.  I incorporated that color theme into my card.  And by the way....I'll celebrate a Birthday at the beach any day, and I'll have cupcakes there as well!  LOL

DL ART Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes - I haven't played along here in a long time, but I respect Diana so much and I love all her wonderful inspirational art, challenges, fabulous products and just being a cool human being.  And who doesn't LOVE a good challenge?

Seize the Birthday Challenge Blog - Challenge #282 - Off The Edge Anything Goes/Off the Edge - I kinda took DT Member, Barbara's inspiration concept for my card and went "off the edge" of my diet when creating this card.  Whenever I go to a Birthday party, I don't ever say no to a good cupcake or piece of cake.  Unless it's that cheap whipped cream frosting....I can pass on the "average" stuff.  But when I know someone has made something DELICIOUS, I'm going OFF THE EDGE and I'm eating some!  LOL

What are you creating this week?  I can't wait to see.

Blessings,
Karen

Missing You w/Whimsy Stamps

To be completely honest with you, when I applied for a position on the Design Team with Whimsy Stamps, I had absolutely zero chance of receiving an invite (in my mind). Absolutely no expectation whatsoever. SO..... when I received an emailing saying that I had been chosen as a new DT Member, I was over the moon - in shock and super excited. This is very first card I created as part of the InstaPinners Design Team (my second post, however), and it was fun to make.

I used black cardstock, glittery teal cardstock, and a piece of patterned paper from the Mix & Match 1 6x6 Paper Pad. I used the Stitched Scalloped Frame Dies for the sentiment piece. The sentiment is from the Bold Statements Stamp Set.  I love this stamp set because it has several bold statements covering a wide range of topics/occasions which is always a great feature when choosing new stamp sets.

The cute string of connected hearts image is from the Distant Friends Stamp Set.  The cute little beads inside the jar (and on the sentiment tag) are called Princess Pearls.  They're SO cute, and they also make great photo props.  These cool Confetti Embellishments come in many colors and styles.  SO worth checking out for your crafting.

OK.....I just realized that my second and third photo are basically the same picture....LOL.  That's ok, though.  Right?  Be sure to stop by Whimsy Stamps to look around and see all their fabulous products.  There's also lots of great Whimsy Stamps inspiration out there on their social media.  Thanks so much for visiting me again today.  I appreciate you more than you can ever imagine.

Thanks for stopping by today!
Karen

Pretty As a Peach w/Really Reasonable Ribbon

Do you want to make cards that are "as pretty as a peach"? Well, whenever I'm trying to make a pretty card, I almost always want to put some type of ribbon or trim on it. We all know that the very BEST place to find every type of ribbon, lace, twine, or trim is Really Reasonable Ribbon. They really have it ALL from ribbons and trims to Adhesives, Mulberry Flowers, and so much more.

I used a mason jar stamp called Atlas Jar Stamp from Whimsy Stamps, and a peach and foliage die set from The Greetery. The patterned papers are from My Mind's Eye, and the sentiment is from Paper Sweeties.  I also added some sequins to my card for texture and sparkle.

The pretty gingham ribbon I wrapped around my card and used to tie a double bow is the 3/8" Moss Green & Cream Gingham Ribbon. I attached pretty much everything on my using the FABULOUS Adhesive called Scor-Tape. Scor-Tape comes in several different widths, and it holds things in place so that they won't come detached when mailing or when stored for a long period of time.  

Thanks so much for stopping by today. You'll always find loads of great inspiration on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog and lots of great shopping at Really Reasonable Ribbon. Have a blessed and creative day, and please stop by again soon.  I always enjoy your visits and comments.

God bless you,

Karen