Let's Celebrate

Happy Friday!  Let's celebrate with a fun card using the adorable Stampendous House Mouse Designs Celebrate Friends Perfectly Clear Stamps Set.  This sweet set is from the October release.  If you're like me, you have to have all of the mice!

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous® House-Mouse Designs® Celebrate Friends Perfectly Clear™ Stamps Set

Memento™ Gray Flannel Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

VersaFine™ Onyx Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

#summer Paper Pad by American Crafts™

Kraft Cardstock

Yellow Cardstock

Prismacolor Pencils

3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives™

E-Z Runner® by Scrapbook Adhesives™

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you enjoyed my little card.  I'll have another for you next week, so, have a great weekend and I'll see you then.  

Hugs,

Lea

Wings

There are some symbols in life that have special meaning to me and a heart with wings is certainly one of them.  My dad had heart surgery many years ago after a heart attack.  If you're familiar with that type of surgery, you know that it's important to cough afterwards to clear up your lungs and to prevent pneumonia or any type of infection.  It's also helpful to hold a pillow against your chest when coughing.  While visiting my dad, I went to the mall and ran across a pillow that was a red heart with white wings.  I bought the pillow and took it back to my dad.  He got a kick of having a heart pillow for his heart surgery.  Since then, heart wings have been pretty special to me and I wanted you to know why.

Stampendous has come out with this incredibly fun set called Wings Die Set.  It's neat because you have so many different styles of wings to choose from as well as a few different heart options.  As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to have it!  Here's a little canvas I created using the Wings Die Set as the centerpiece.  I hope you enjoy it.

Here's what I used to create this canvas:

Stampendous® Wings Die Set

Stampendous® Big Words Happy Perfectly Clear™ Stamps Set

Stampendous® Big Words Thanks Perfectly Clear™ Stamps Set

Stampendous® Cling Crackle Rubber Stamp

Stampendous® Mixed Media White Paper

Red Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

DecoArt® Media Fluid Acrylics™ - Titan Buff, Pyrrole Red, Quinacridone Magenta, Cobalt Teal Hue

Americana® Acrylic Paint - Whispering Turquoise, True Red, Cherry Red

Archival™ Jet Black Ink Pad in by Ranger®

Copic® Markers in C0, C1

3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives®

Artist's Lofts™ Necessities™ Canvas Boards

This canvas was so easy to create, plenty of finger painting to bring out your inner artsy child for some fun!  Now I just have to decide where to put it!

Have a wonderful weekend and I'll see you next week with more Stampendous goodness.  Until then, have an awesome weekend.

Hugs,

Lea

Dragonfly Skateboard

Today is the last day of the Stampendous!® week-long celebration of House-Mouse® Designs.  I always enjoy creating with those cute little mice, they just make me smile!  Today's card uses House-Mouse® Designs Dragonfly Skateboard.  

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products - 

HMP91 House-Mouse® Designs Dragonfly Skateboard Rubber Stamp

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

MEM01Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

SSH46 Large Handle

Other Products - 

Kachina Cardstock by Bazzill Basics® Paper

#Summer Paper Pad by American Crafts®

Blooming Paper Pad by Love Nicole™

Yellow Twine by May Arts Ribbon®

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives®

Copic® Markers - Y13, RV17, RV55, YR07, YR65, YR68, R24, R29, B24, B26, B000, BG000, BG11, BG45, BG49, BV000, R20, G12, G43, G46, G00, E40, E41, E43, E50, E51, E53, W4, W5, W7, C1, C5

Here's what I did to create this card:

1. Stamp image, color and trim closely
2. Create an A2 card base and mat for stamped image from teal cardstock
3. Trim all patterned papers as shown
4. Adhere all layers and adhere dove-tailed tags with foam squares
5. Make a bow from twine and attach with glue

Thanks so much for stopping by this week!  I hope you've enjoyed all of the fun projects.  I'll see you again next week with more Stampendous awesomeness, until then, enjoy your weekend and get crafty!

Hugs,

Lea

Strawberry Wish

If you know me, you know I love Stampendous!® House-Mouse® Designs!  These are just the cutest little mice and they're always doing something adorable.  My card today uses House-Mouse® Designs Strawberry Wish.  I love this image, I hope you will, too!

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products - 

HMM18 House-Mouse® Designs Strawberry Wish Rubber Stamp

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

MEM01Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

SSH46 Large Handle

Other Products - 

Grasshopper Cardstock by My Colors® 

#Summer Paper Pad by American Crafts®

May Arts Ribbon®

3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives®

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Copic® Markers - R20, R22, R24, R27, R29, R59, B12, B14, B16, G40, G43, YG11, YG13, YG63, Y00, Y02, Y06, Y38, E50, E51, E53, W4, W5

Here's what I did to create this card:

1. Stamp image, color and trim 
2. Trim a green card base and mat for image
3. Trim patterned paper to fit as shown
4. Trim three pieces of ribbon and adhere to patterned paper as shown
5. Adhere layers

Adhere matted image to card base with foam squares

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I'll have another card to share with you on Friday, so, please stop back by!

Hugs,

Lea

Watering Can Bird

More Spring inspiration from Stampendous for your creating pleasure!  My card today features the new Watering Can Bird rubber stamp.  This stamp could be used for so many different occasions.  It’s perfect for thinking of you, birthday, or even mother’s day cards.  

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous® Watering Can Bird Rubber Stamp

Stampendous® Fitted Frames B Die Cut Set

Stampendous® Mixed Media White Paper

Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Copic® Markers (G40, G43, G46, C0, C4, C6, E08, E09, E37, E97, E21, R21, R22, Y11, Y13, W5)

Antique Linen Distress® Ink Pad by Ranger®

Harvest Orange Cardstock by My Colors®

American Crafts® Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm 6x6 Paper Pad

E-Z Runner® by Scrapbook Adhesives®

3D Foam Mounting Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives®

Here's what I did to create this card:

Stamp image with black ink, color and die cut.

Make an A2 card base with a tent fold from orange cardstock.

Trim patterned papers as shown and adhere to base.

Using foam squares, adhere image to front of card.

Thanks so much for stopping by today to have a look.  I’ll post another spring card for you on Friday so be sure to stop back by.  In the meantime, have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Lea

Garden Wagon

Stampendous is celebrating Spring this week and my happy little card features the new Garden Wagon and Spring Sentiments.  

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous® Garden Wagon Rubber Stamp

Stampendous® Spring Sentiments Perfectly Clear™ Stamp Set

Stampendous® Fitted Frames A Die Cut Set

Stampendous® Mixed Media White Paper

Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

VersaFine™ Onyx Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

American Crafts® Hip Hip Hooray 6x6 Paper Pad

Tumbled Glass Distress® Ink Pad by Ranger Ink®

Antique Linen Distress® Ink Pad by Ranger Ink®

Copic® Markers (E42, E43, C4, C5, C7, C9, YG11, YG13, YG17, YG63, YG67, G21, G24, G28, G40, G43, G46, YR04, YR07, YR09, R05, R08, R17, R27, R29, R89, Y15, Y17, BG32, BG34, B23, B24, B26, T0,T2)

May Arts Ribbon®

3D Foam Mounting Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives®

E-Z Runner® by Scrapbook Adhesives®

Here's what I did to create this card:

Stamp image with black ink on white paper, color and die cut.

Edge top of image with blue ink and bottom of image with beige ink.

Make an A2 card base with a tent fold from red cardstock.

Trim patterned paper for background.

Trim 3 pieces of ribbon to fit around patterned paper and adhere as shown.

Adhere patterned paper to card front.

Stamp sentiment on image as shown.

Adhere image to card front.

I'll have more Spring Inspiration for you this week, so, be sure to drop back by and check it out!  In the meantime, have a wonderful day.  Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

Lea

Add Some Pink to Your Life

I am thrilled to share some fantastic new Stampendous stamps by Pink Your Life’s Nicoletta Zanella.  I am just in love with these sweet stamps.  I love how whimsical they are and how, no matter what I create, it puts a smile on my face.  I hope you’ll come to love these stamps as much as I do!  Here’s my card for today:

Here’s what I used to create this card:

Stampendous® PLCP08 Cling Whisper Wall

Stampendous® SSCP109 Whisper World Perfectly Clear™ Stamps Set

Stampendous® SSC1252 Tweet Chirps Perfectly Clear™ Stamps Set

Stampendous® Crystal Micro Glitter

Stampendous® Mixed Media White Paper

Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko® for Imagine Crafts®

VersaFine™ Onyx Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko® for Imagine Crafts®

Copics®:  BV000, 0000; YR61, 65, 68; G40, 43, 46; R21, 22, 24, 29, 30, 32, 81, 83, 85; YG61, 63; G000, 00, 02; B21, 23, 24; R02; Y000, 00, 02, 19, 21, 23, 35, 38; YR000, 00, 14, 24, 27, 30, 31; C4, 5, 7, 9; E00, 11, 21, 23, 25, 27, 30, 33, 34, 50, 51, 53

American Crafts® Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm 6x6 Paper Pad

My Colors® Coral Rose Cardstock

May Arts Ribbon®

E-Z Runner® by Scrapbook Adhesives™

Glue Dots® Mini 

You have so many ways to win prizes! For our hop this week we are opening up to our larger community online with chances to win some new Pink Your Life stamps! Just check in with each drawing below for a chance to win! See Official Contest Rules. US winners only. Deadline is Sunday, January 22, 2017, at midnight Pacific Time.

• Add a comment on the Stampendous blog posts throughout this week. Each comment is an entry to win SSCP109 Whisper World Perfectly Clear Stamp Set
• Find our pinned post on the Stampendous Facebook Page here - https://www.facebook.com/stampendous/photos/a.276938564886.140435.106817194886/10155095899754887/?type=3. Tell us in what area you live along with your comment to win an SSCP108 Whisper Happy Wagon Perfectly Clear Stamp Set
• Pin your favorite of the new Pink Your Life products from the January catalog on Pinterest to win PLCR01 Cling Whisper Birthday and PLCP06 Cling Whisper Friendship stamps. You can find the new products on our website at http://stampendous.com/s…/whats-new/new-from-pink-your-life/
• Post to your Instagram account one of your own or a favorite Pink Your Life project AND tag with #Stampendous and #PinkYourLife in your post’s description to win PLCV02 Cling Whisper Fly High and PLCP08 Cling Whisper Wall stamps
• Tell us from your Twitter account you’re following the Pink Your Life Blog Hop AND include a #Stampendous and #PinkYourLife tag for a chance to win PLCP07 Cling Whisper Jam.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Don’t forget to come back by on Friday for the big hop.  More fun inspiration and more chances to win!  I’ll see you then.  Have a blessed day.

Hugs,

Lea

Wicked Wednesday with SLSLines

It's time for another Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge and this week our sponsor is SLSLines.  The image I've used is Pretty Girl, and, since our theme this week is hair, she was a perfect choice.  I gave her a little extra bling, too!

"The Rose is without an explanation; She blooms, because She blooms."  - Angelus Silesius

Here's what I used to create this ATC:

SLSLines© Pretty Girl

Copic® Markers

Abandoned Coral Distress Marker™

Iced White Pearl Pen by Viva Decor®

Neenah® Classic Crest™ Solar White

Dear Lizzy Neapolitan by American Crafts™

Limeade Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you will join us for this fun challenge!  Have a blessed week!

Hugs,

Lea

Wicked Wednesday with The East Wind

It's time for another Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge blog post.  This week our sponsor is The East Wind and our theme is "Water."  The image I've used today is Lucy Loo - It's Hot Outside.

Here's what I used to create this ATC:

The East Wind's ©Lucy Loo - It's Hot Outside

Copic® Markers

Spectrum Noir™ Markers

Sakura® Gelly Roll White Pen

American Crafts™ Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Paper Pad

Limeade Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Here's what I did to create this ATC:

Print image, color with markers and trim.

Trim ATC base from lime cardstock.

Trim patterned paper to fit.

Adhere all layers.

I just spent a week at the beach and this image takes me right back to sand between my toes!  Now, if only I were as skinny as Lucy Loo!  We sure hope you'll play along with us!  Have a wonderful week!

Hugs,

Lea 

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Umbrella Shade

Squeakers!  It’s Day 3 of my Stampendous® House-Mouse Designs® week-long showcase!  Today is another day at the beach.  This time our little Muzzy is enjoying some lemonade while sitting in the shade and cooling off with an ice cube.  I don’t now about you, but, I’ve had days at the beach where I’ve wished I could prop my feet up on a big block of ice and literally chill in the shade!

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products:

HMP47 House-Mouse Designs® Umbrella Shade Rubber Stamp

SSC1246 Ocean Wisdom Perfectly Clear® Stamps

MWP811 Mixed Media White Paper

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Other Products:

Spectrum Noir™ Markers:  FS1, FS3, EB1

Copic® Markers:  B0000; YG41, YG45; YR01, YR02, YR65, YR68, YR82; Y00, Y11, Y21; R12, R30; W1, W4, W7; C0, C1; E50, E51, E53, E93

Mandarin Cardstock by My Colors®

Story Teller 6x6 Paper Pad by Crate Paper®

Dear Lizzy™ Lucky Charm 6x6 Paper Pad by American Crafts®

Distress Ink Antique Linen Ink Pad by Ranger®

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Here's what I did to create this card:

Stamp image with black ink and color with markers.

Trim image to desired size.

Create an A2 card base with a tent fold from orange cardstock.

Trim patterned papers as shown.

Adhere layers.

Stamp sentiment on white scrap, trim and add distress ink.

Trim a mat for sentiment from orange cardstock and adhere together.

Adhere sentiment to card.

Here's a list of my teammates playing along today:

Stampendous Blog

Jamie Martin

Louise Healy

Janelle Stollfus

Kristine Reynolds

Lea Fritts (Tuesday post) (me)

Lea Fritts (me)

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Don’t forget, I’m sharing a fun House-Mouse Designs® card each day this week as the Stampendous Design Team is celebrating these adorable mice and friends all week long!  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Lea

Weddings and Wishes

Today I'm sharing two more cards done with the new Stampendous "all in one" stamps.  I love how easy it is to create a quick card that has your image and sentiment rolled into one.  If you're pressed for time, these are definitely the way to go.

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products:
R253 Rose Wedding Rubber Stamp

MG01 Crystal Micro Glitter

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Other Products:

Copic® Markers:  V22, V25, V28;  YG41, YG45; G29; R81, R83

Tim Holtz® Antique Linen Distress Ink Pad by Ranger®

Lilac Mist Cardstock by My Colors®

Dear Lizzy™ Lucky Charm by American Crafts®

Glue Pen by Tombow®

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Here's what I did to create this card:

Stamp image with black ink and color with markers.

Trim image to natural border.

Add distress ink around edges.

Create A2 card base with a tent fold.

Trim patterned paper to fit card.

Adhere all layers.

Using glue pen, adhere glitter as shown.

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products:

R260 Anniversary Wish Rubber Stamp

MG01 Crystal Micro Glitter

MPW811 Mixed Media white Paper

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Other Products:

Copic® Markers:  BV00, BV02, BV04; V22, V25, V28; B000, B12, B14, B16; YG41, YG45; G29; Y15, Y17; R02, R05, R08, R14, R17, R29

Lilac Mist Cardstock by My Colors®

Dear Lizzy™ Lucky Charm by American Crafts®

Glue Pen by Tombow®

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Here's what I did to create this card:

Stamp image with black ink and color with markers.

Trim image to natural border.

Create A2 card base with a tent fold.

Trim patterned paper to fit card.

Adhere all layers.

Using glue pen, adhere glitter as shown.

Here's a list of my teammates that are playing along today:

Stampendous Blog

Pam Bray

Kristine Reynolds

Pam Hornschu

Jamie Martin

Lea Fritts (Thursday Post)

Lea Fritts (Friday Post)

Laura Drahozal

Janelle Stollfus

I really love these stamps!  I'm willing to bet you would love them, too!  Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I look forward to sharing more cards with you next week!  In the meantime, have a wonderful weekend.

Hugs,

Lea

Castle Construction

It’s a weekend full of House-Mouse Designs® cards created by the Stampendous Design Team and Passionate Paper Creations and Friends! That’s right, we’re sharing projects made with these cute little critters and we are thrilled.  I hope you’ll enjoy the fun and join Passionate Paper Creations group.  There are prizes and plenty of inspiration, so come check it out!

My next card this weekend is House-Mouse Designs® Castle Construction!  This stamp makes me yearn for a trip to the beach!  What about you?

This is what I used to create this card:

Stampendous:

HMR65 House-Mouse Designs® Castle Construction Rubber Stamp

MWP811 Mixed Media White Paper

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Other Products:

Spectrum Noir™ Markers:  IB1, FS1, EB1, TN2, TN5, TN7

Copic® Markers:  R30, R24, R27, R01, R12; T2, T4, T6; CO, C1; W0, W1; E21 E23, E25, E27, E35, E42, E43, E44, E50, E51, E53, E57, E93

Poolside Cardstock by My Colors®

Dear Lizzy™ Neapolitan 6x6 Paper Pad by American Crafts®

Snips and Snails 6x6 Paper Pad by Doodlebug Design Inc™

Red Ribbon by May Arts Ribbon®

Scrapbook Adhesives® 3D Foam Mounting Squares by 3L®

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

This is what I did to create this card:

Stamp image with black ink and color with markers.

Trim at natural borders.

Create A2 card base with a tent fold from teal cardstock.

Trim aqua background paper to fit as shown.

Trim accent patterned paper strip to fit as shown.

Cut a piece of ribbon to fit width.

Layer patterned papers and ribbon as shown.

Adhere layers to card base.

Attach image with foam squares.

Here's what you need to do:

Color an image and post it on the Passionate Paper Creations page on Facebook and tag#Stampendous and #PPCF to enter to win a $20 (USD) Rewards Card (US/Canada) or sponsors choice of 2 stamps (UK/Australia) *No purchase necessary to enter. Winner chosen by random.organd announced on Monday, April 25th.

Thanks bunches for stopping by!

Hugs,

Lea