Pretty Kitty MEOW Eclipse Card

Eclipse cards are still all the rage and in today's video I'm going to show you how I created these cards using the Classic Label Punch for my Fence.  As you can see I've used my Stampin' Blends Alcohol Markers to color my Kitties and also sponged my grass and sky.  I don't really go into that in the video as I wanted to focus on the creating the fence and the Eclipse part of this design.

I couldn't resist bringing a Calico Kitty inside and this sentiment is absolutely spot on.  I'm using some of the new Stampin' Blends Colors in today's video and remember you purchase them as singles or in Combo Packs of Lights & Darks of each Color.  All the Blends are located on page 205 of the current catalog is you would like to add to your collection.

You can watch the creative video below ↓  or by CLICKING HERE:

I will admit the Large Letter Framelits are an investment, but are well worth it as the possibilities for cards and scrapbooking are endless. Measurements: Card Base - Pacific Point - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" First Layer - Thick Whisper White - 5 3/8" x 4 1/8" Inside Layer - Whisper White 5 1/4" x 4"

You can purchase all of the supplies I used for the above project by clicking on the product images below ↓ THANK YOU for your support as I truly appreciate your business, hugs.

My July Customer Appreciation is a PDF created by my teammate Holly.   This PDF includes all the instructions to create the 6 beautiful cards pictured above featuring the Bike Ride Stamp Set, the Build a Bike Framelits and the Springtime Impressions Thinlits.   All orders of $30.00 or more before tax and shipping placed on my online store with the Hostess Code DCU2ZRCP will be qualified to receive the above PDF. Please remember, you MUST enter the HOSTESS CODE above to receive the PDF :) If your order is over $150 DO NOT enter the hostess code and you will get all the stamping rewards and I will send you the PDF as well.       
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Dandelion Wishes with the New In Colors Embossing Powders

Today's card using the Dandelion Wishes Stamp Set and the new In Colors Embossing Powders was inspired by my Teammate Estie.  She created the absolutely fabulous Basic Black with Pineapple Punch Embossing Card below.  I've actually duplicated her card exactly with the exception of switching the Basic Black out to Daffodil Delight and the Pineapple Punch out to Blueberry Bushel on both the cardstock and the embossing powder.

Aren't the curved edges fun on the opposing corners, simply achieved using the new Detailed Trio Punch.  Gotta love a punch that will give you 3 different options :)  If you look closely at my card above you will see a little bit of a blue shadow on the Dandelion.  I used my Embossing Buddy but I should have really gotten after it with the cardstock being so lite.  So learn from my mistake and don't scrimp, powder that cardstock up.

Measurements:

Card Base - Daffodil Delight - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"

First Layer - Blueberry Bushel - 5 1/4" x 4"

Second Layer - Daffodil Delight - 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"

Third Layer - Blueberry Bushel - 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"

Fourth Layer - Daffodil Delight - 4 1/8" x 3 1/8"

You can purchase all of the supplies I used for the above project by clicking on the product images below ↓ THANK YOU for your support as I truly appreciate your business, hugs.

My July Customer Appreciation is a PDF created by my teammate Holly.   This PDF includes all the instructions to create the 6 beautiful cards pictured above featuring the Bike Ride Stamp Set, the Build a Bike Framelits and the Springtime Impressions Thinlits.   All orders of $30.00 or more before tax and shipping placed on my online store with the Hostess Code DCU2ZRCP will be qualified to receive the above PDF. Please remember, you MUST enter the HOSTESS CODE above to receive the PDF :) If your order is over $150 DO NOT enter the hostess code and you will get all the stamping rewards and I will send you the PDF as well.       
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Beautiful Promenade Done Clean & Simple

Today's cards are all about the Petal Promenade Suite, featuring the Beautiful Promenade Stamp Set, the Beautiful Layers Thinlits Dies and the Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper.  As you will see in the video below this is actually a Clean & Simple creation.  The gorgeous Petal Promenade Suite has really done all the work for me with these cards.  Granted, I did bling it up just a bit more with Glimmer Paper and the stunning Rich Razzleberry Velvet Ribbon.  But even if you went with a coordinating cardstock and no ribbon, these cards would still be beautiful.

The card below was created with the same piece of Designer Series Paper as above but the reverse side.  It's got this granite marbled look to it that is so sophisticated and charming.  So bold and beautiful or subtle and sophisticated the Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper has you covered.

You can watch the creative video below ↓  or by CLICKING HERE:

Measurements:

Card Base - Mossy Meadow - 11" x 4 1/4" scored at 5 1/2"

First Layer - Rich Razzleberry - 4" x 5 1/4"

Second Layer - Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper - 3 3/4" x 5"

Glimmer Paper - Rose - 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"

Scraps - Rich Razzleberry - 2 1/2" x 2 1/4"

Scrap - Soft Sea Foam - 2 3/8" x 2 1/8"

Ribbon - Rich Razzleberry Velvet - 15"

You can purchase all of the supplies I used for the above project by clicking on the product images below ↓ THANK YOU for your support as I truly appreciate your business, hugs.

My July Customer Appreciation is a PDF created by my teammate Holly.   This PDF includes all the instructions to create the 6 beautiful cards pictured above featuring the Bike Ride Stamp Set, the Build a Bike Framelits and the Springtime Impressions Thinlits.   All orders of $30.00 or more before tax and shipping placed on my online store with the Hostess Code DCU2ZRCP will be qualified to receive the above PDF. Please remember, you MUST enter the HOSTESS CODE above to receive the PDF :) If your order is over $150 DO NOT enter the hostess code and you will get all the stamping rewards and I will send you the PDF as well.       
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Dandelion Wishes and Wood Grain Just a Few of My Favorite Things

Happy Saturday Everyone!!!  I participated in a team swap this last month and have many beautiful creations to share with you over the next few months.  I'm starting off with the rustic Dandelion Wishes Card created by my teammate Shylo.  The Woodgrain Textures Paper is absolutely perfect for the back drop of the dandelion and if you're wondering where the frame around the stamped image came from, well that's a stamp from the new Swirly Frames Set.  She also added some very light sponging with Pool Party to give the stamped image some added dimension.  I just received this stamp set myself and I can't wait to start playing with it.

I love how Shylo added just a pop of color by taking some of the 3/8" Whisper White Classic Weave Ribbon and inking it with Cajun Craze (brilliant touch).  That's all I've got this week, enjoy your weekend and Happy Crafting :)

Measurements:

Card Base - Any Coordinating Color - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"

First Layer - Wood Textures Designer Series Paper - 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

Second Layer - Very Vanilla - 2 3/4" x 4 1/8"

Ribbon - 3/8" Classic Weave Whisper White - 5"

 You can purchase all of the supplies used for the above project by clicking on the product images below ↓ THANK YOU for your support as I truly appreciate your business, hugs.

My July Customer Appreciation is a PDF created by my teammate Holly.   This PDF includes all the instructions to create the 6 beautiful cards pictured above featuring the Bike Ride Stamp Set, the Build a Bike Framelits and the Springtime Impressions Thinlits.   All orders of $30.00 or more before tax and shipping placed on my online store with the Hostess Code DCU2ZRCP will be qualified to receive the above PDF. Please remember, you MUST enter the HOSTESS CODE above to receive the PDF :) If your order is over $150 DO NOT enter the hostess code and you will get all the stamping rewards and I will send you the PDF as well.       
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Maintenance Tips for Your Stampin' Trimmer

Happy Tip Friday!!! Today's quick tip video is all about maintaining your Stampin' Trimmer.  Sharp blades and clean blade tracks lead to smooth cuts.  If you take the time to maintain your trimmer, you will be much happier with your cutting results.  Many of you are seasoned pros but as our papercrafting world continues to grow daily today's tip video will answer some questions for many.  Who knows even an old time crafter may learn a little something, ya never know ;)

You can watch the Tip video below ↓  or by CLICKING HERE:

I hope you enjoyed today's Tip Video and remember, if you struggle with an issue in your craft room, just drop me a comment and I will see if I can help you in a future Tip Video.  Happy Crafting!!!

You can purchase all of the supplies I used for the above Tip Video by clicking on the product images below ↓ THANK YOU for your support as I truly appreciate your business, hugs.

My July Customer Appreciation is a PDF created by my teammate Holly.   This PDF includes all the instructions to create the 6 beautiful cards pictured above featuring the Bike Ride Stamp Set, the Build a Bike Framelits and the Springtime Impressions Thinlits.   All orders of $30.00 or more before tax and shipping placed on my online store with the Hostess Code DCU2ZRCP will be qualified to receive the above PDF. Please remember, you MUST enter the HOSTESS CODE above to receive the PDF :) If your order is over $150 DO NOT enter the hostess code and you will get all the stamping rewards and I will send you the PDF as well.       
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Inspiration is ALL around Us, If we Take the Time to Look

A few weeks back I shared my lovely view from my back porch on my FB Business Page.  I hope you're following me there as well as I share lots of things that are going on with the farm.  If you haven't been but would like to simply CLICK HERE and make sure and Like my Page and Turn the Notifications ON.  

Very quickly my followers began posting what a lovely card this view would make, and I must say I couldn't have agreed with them more.  So off to my craft room I went, pulling out Rooted in Nature, Lovely as a Tree and the Waterfront Stamp Set, I got busy.

I wanted this card to be an abstract version of the beauty in the picture above so I grabbed my inks my Aqua Painters and just had fun.  I used our Watercolor Paper on the rough side and I absolutely love how it adds even more texture to the overall look of the card.  Stamping some of the oak leaves from the Rooted In Nature Stamp Set for the background and using the Wood Textures Designer Series Paper is how I chose to pull it all together.

I hope I've inspired you to look at your surroundings in a different light today, they could very possibly be a card in the making :)

Measurements:

Card Base - Crumb Cake - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"

Second Layer - Wood Textures Designer Series Paper -  3" x 5 1/2"

Stamped Layer - Watercolor Paper - 5" x 2 3/4"

You can purchase all of the supplies I used for the above project by clicking on the product images below ↓ THANK YOU for your support as I truly appreciate your business, hugs.

My July Customer Appreciation is a PDF created by my teammate Holly.   This PDF includes all the instructions to create the 6 beautiful cards pictured above featuring the Bike Ride Stamp Set, the Build a Bike Framelits and the Springtime Impressions Thinlits.   All orders of $30.00 or more before tax and shipping placed on my online store with the Hostess Code DCU2ZRCP will be qualified to receive the above PDF. Please remember, you MUST enter the HOSTESS CODE above to receive the PDF :) If your order is over $150 DO NOT enter the hostess code and you will get all the stamping rewards and I will send you the PDF as well.       
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