Spring Borders & Tulips

The new Stampendous Spring Borders Cutting Dies Set is so much fun. These aren't just borders, there are cut outs, and a ribbon threader!  The set comes with six dies that fit perfectly on a standard card.  I'm betting you'll love them as much as I do!  Here's my card using Dutch Tulips and Spring Borders Cutting Dies.

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products -

CRS5102 Cling Dutch Tulips Rubber Stamps Set

SSC1272 Brushed Wishes Perfectly Clear™ Stamps Set

DCP1009 Spring Borders Cutting Dies Set

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

SSH46 Large Handle

SSH38 Small Rectangle Handle

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

STF082 VersaFine™ Onyx Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Other Products - 

Yellow Corn Cardstock by My Colors®

Kiwi Vintage Double Dot Cardstock by BoBunny®

E-Z Runner® Adhesive by Scrapbook Adhesives™

Copic® Markers (Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17, Y19, Y38, YG06, YG13, YG17, YG21, YG23, B0000)

Here's what I did to create this card:

1. Stamp image with black ink on white paper
2. Color image with markers
3. Trim image closely
4. Stamp sentiment with black ink on lower area of image as shown
5. Trim yellow cardstock in a horizontal 6x6 square size with a tent fold
6. Trim a mat for image from yellow cardstock and die cut right edge
7. Trim patterned cardstock for background as shown
8. Adhere green ribbon to patterned cardstock and yellow mat as shown and adhere to card front
9. Adhere image to mat

Thanks for stopping by today!  I'll see you again next week with more fun inspiration from our favorite stamp company, Stampendous!

Hugs,

Lea

Tangible Texture

This week at Stampendous® is all about our new Texture Cubes.  I am in love with the Quest Texture Cube I used for my card today!  It's like having all the fun mixed media tools in one cubed stamp!  It makes creating a card with what appears to be tangible texture a breeze.   It's like you can feel the splatters and the ridges and all the little dots!  So very cool!!

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous® Products - 

TC58 Quest Texture Cube

SSC1272 Brushed Wishes Perfectly Clear™ Stamps

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

STF082 VersaFine™ Onyx Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Other Products - 

Memento™ Bahama Blue Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Memento™ Summer Sky Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Memento™ Pear Tart Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Memento™ Cantaloupe Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Margarita Mix Gelato® by Faber-Castell

Kiwi Gelato® by Faber-Castell

Lemon Gelato® by Faber-Castell

Cotton Candy Gelato® by Faber-Castell

Turquoise Double Dot Paper by Bo Bunny®

May Arts Ribbon®

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Here's what I did to create this card: 

1. Trim a piece of mixed media white paper to 4" x 5 1/4"
2. Cover with Gelatos and smudge around with a baby wipe
3. Stamp various sides of cube with different colors of ink
4. Stamp sentiment with black ink as shown
5. Create a bow and adhere tails as shown
6. Create an A2 card base from turquoise double dot paper
7. Adhere stamped paper to card base

There you go!  A simple, easy to create, card with bright colors sure to help you have a happy day!  Thanks for stopping by today and I'll see you again next week with more Stampendous® inspiration.  In the meantime, have a blessed week!

Hugs,

Lea

Gift Giving

This week at Stampendous® , we're showcasing our adorable House-Mouse® Designs!  My card today is the Stampendous® House-Mouse® Designs stamp named Gift Giving.   It's a favorite of mine because I always enjoyed being the Santa for my kids when they were growing up.  It did my heart good to watch them open their gifts and know they are so pleased and thankful for what they received.  

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products -

HMP80 House-Mouse Designs® Gift Giving Rubber Stamp

SSC1266 Snowman Wishes Perfectly Clear™ Stamp Set

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

SSH46 Large Handle

SSH38 Small Rectangle Handle

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

STF082 VersaFine™ Onyx Black Ink Pad®

Additional Products -

Caribbean Sea Cardstock by My Colors®

Island Mist Vintage Double Dot Cardstock by BoBunny®

May Arts Ribbon®

Gold Sharpie® Marker

E-Z Runner® Adhesive by Scrapbook Adhesives™

3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives®

Spectrum Noir™ Markers (GB1, DR1, DR3, DR5, LG3, LG4, LG5)

Copic® Markers (E50, E51, E53, R20, R27, R29, RV91, RV93, Y11, Y13, BV02, BV04, C1, YG13, YG17, BG45, BG49)

Here's what I did to create this card:

1. Stamp image with black ink on white paper
2. Color image with markers
3. Trim image closely
4. Stamp sentiment with black ink on white paper
5. Trim sentiment closely
6. Trim teal cardstock in a horizontal A2 size with a tent fold
7. Trim dot cardstock as shown
8. Trim a mat for image and sentiment from teal cardstock
9. Adhere red ribbon with teal ribbon on top as shown and adhere to mat
10. Adhere sentiment to mat and set aside
11. Adhere layers as shown
12. Adhere sentiment as shown to card front with foam squares

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I'll see you again with another sweet House-Mouse® Designs card for Stampendous.  In the meantime, enjoy the holiday if you're in the U.S., if not, enjoy your week!

Blessings,

Lea

Seated Elf

Santa's elves have been busy at Stampendous!  They've been working extra hard to create all sorts of stamps, dies and embellishments to make your Christmas merrier.  Here's a couple of cuties that were super fast to create.

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products - 

CLD09 Seated Elf Cling Stamps and Dies Set

SSC1266 Snowman Wishes Perfectly Clear Stamps

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

SSH46 Large Handle

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Other Products - 

Wasabi Vintage Double Dot Cardstock by BoBunny®

Firecracker Cardstock by My Colors®

Mint Julep Cardstock by My Colors®

Pine Forest Cardstock by My Colors®

E-Z Runner® Adhesive by Scrapbook Adhesives™

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives®

May Arts Ribbon®

Spectrum Noir™ Markers 

Copic® Markers

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend and I'll see you again next week.

Hugs,

Lea

Gift Wrapping

Welcome to the last day of Pink Your Christmas with Stampendous as we celebrate the adorable holiday stamps from Pink Your Life designer, Nicoletta Zanella. These sweet stamps are the perfect way to celebrate a cozy Whisper Friends Christmas!  So, put on the kettle, relax, and enjoy the inspiration!  My card today features the adorable Whisper Friends Gift Wrapping rubber stamp.  As you can see, I separated the two parts of the image to suit my card.

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products -

PLP14 Pink Your Life WF Gift Wrapping Rubber Stamp

MG01 Crystal Micro Glitter

MG04 Pink Micro Glitter

FRL02 Twinkle Glitter

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

SSH46 Large Handle

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Other Products -

Island Mist Vintage Double Dot Cardstock by BoBunny®

Wasabi Vintage Double Dot Cardstock by BoBunny®

Firecracker Cardstock by My Colors®

Gesso by DecoArt®

E-Z Runner® Adhesive by Scrapbook Adhesives™

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Copic® Markers (BG0000, BG01, BG13, BG15, BG18, E23, E25, E27, E50, E51, E53, R27, R46, R59, RV55, RV63, RV66, YG03, YG13, YG17, C1)

Here's what I did to create this card:

1. Stamp image with black ink on white paper 
2. Cut images out and set aside
3. Trim red cardstock in a 5.5” square with a tent fold
4. Trim blue dot paper as shown
5. Trim green dot paper into 3 long triangles for trees
6. Paint gesso across bottom of blue dot paper as snow
7. Adhere background to card front
8. Adhere trees to background and apply glitter to trees
9. Adhere stamped images as shown
10. Adhere crystal glitter to wings
11. Adhere Twinkle Glitter as shown

Thanks so much for stopping by!  If you go here, you can find out about the fun prizes Stampendous is offering this week.  Also, you'll find the links to everyone's projects from the week.  If you missed something, it's easy to go back and check it out now.  I appreciate each and every comment so I hope you'll leave me a little love!  Have a wonderful weekend and, to my fellow Vets, Happy Veteran's Day!  I salute you and thank you for your service.  Give me a little shout out and let me know what branch you served in, I spent 9 years in the Army!

Blessings!

Lea

Ice Skater

Welcome to a Pink Week with Stampendous as we celebrate the adorable holiday stamps from Pink Your Life designer, Nicoletta Zanella. These adorable characters are celebrating a Whisper Friends Christmas!  What could be sweeter?  My card today features the Pink Your Life Whisper Friends Ice Skater, isn't she just the cutest!?

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products:

PLW07 Pink Your Life WF Ice Skater Rubber Stamp

GX225F Multi Fine Crystal Glitter

FL400 White Fun Flock

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

SSH46 Large Handle

MEM01 Memento™Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Other Products:

Island Mist Vintage Double Dot Cardstock by BoBunny®

Pink Punch Vintage Double Dot Cardstock by BoBunny®

Grasshopper Cardstock by My Colors®

E-Z Runner® Adhesive by Scrapbook Adhesives™

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Copic® Markers (YG11, YG13, YG17, C1, C5, BG0000, BG01, BG02, BG13, BG15, BG18, BG70, BG72, G94, G99, E50, E51, E53, R20, B0000, RV17, RV19, RV55, RV63, RV66)

Here's what I did to create this card:

1. Stamp image with black ink on white paper
2. Color image with markers
3. Trim image closely
4. Trim green cardstock in a 5” square with a tent fold
5. Trim vintage dot patterned papers as shown
6. Adhere all layers as shown
7. Mix flock and glitter and adhere as desired

Thanks so much for stopping by!  If you go here, you can find out about the fun prizes Stampendous is offering this week just for commenting on our blogs.  You could be our next winner!  See you again on Friday with more Pink Your Life cuteness!

Hugs,

Lea

Fall Arrangement

I love Fall!  Pumpkin pies and Pumpkin Spice Lattes abound!  This is MY season!  I count my blessings every day but they seem a little sweeter this time of year.  One of the things I'm especially grateful for is my opportunity to design for Stampendous and share my creations with all of you.  Thank you for following along in my creative journey and leaving me such lovely comments.  It really means the world to me!  Mwah!!

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Fall Arrangement Perfectly Clear Stamps

Stampendous Laurel Burch Floral Greetings Perfectly Clear Stamps

Stampendous Mixed Media White Paper

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko

VersaFine Black Onyx Ink Pad by Tsukineko

Prismacolor Pencils

BoBunny Vintage Dot Paper in Orange Citrus

My Colors Cardstock in Wildflowers

My Colors Cardstock in Sweet Potato

May Arts Ribbon

3D Foam Mounting Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives

Zip Dry Paper Glue from Beacon Adhesives

Here's what I did to create this card:

Stamp image on white paper with Memento ink and color.

Trim image and set aside.

Stamp sentiment with VersaFine ink and trim.

Create mats from purple cardstock and adhere both stamped images.

Trim BoBunny paper as shown.

Create card base from purple cardstock.

Adhere ribbon and layers as shown.

This card is dedicated to all of you!  Thank you for stopping by, leaving me some love and sharing in my journey.  I appreciate each and every one of you!  

Big hugs!

Lea

Vampire Coffin

It's Day 10 of the 31 Days of Halloween and I have another fun Stampendous creation to treat you with!  If you've missed some days, stop by the special page on the Stampendous blog DAILY so you don't miss any inspiration and PRIZES. There are details that you'll want to read that were shared on the first day here.  Today's card stars Coffin Count!  Enjoy!

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products -

V336 Coffin Count Rubber Stamp

SSC1264 Spooky Wishes Perfectly Clear™ Stamps

FRL02 Twinkle Glitter

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

SSH46 Large Handle

SSH38 Small Rectangle Handle

MEM01 Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko

STF082 VersaFine™ Onyx Black Ink Pad®

Other Products -

Concord Jam Cardstock by My Colors®

Concord Dot Cardstock by BoBunny®

E-Z Runner® Adhesive by Scrapbook Adhesives™

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives®

May Arts Ribbon®

Copic® Markers (C1, BV23, BV25, BV29, YG41, YG45, V05, V06, R43, R46)

Spectrum Noir™ Markers (IG6, IG8, IG10, BG4, BG5, BG6)

Sakura® White Gel Pen

Here's what I did to create this card:

Stamp image with black ink on white paper

Color image with markers

Trim image closely

Stamp sentiment with black ink on white paper

Trim sentiment closely

Trim purple cardstock in a horizontal A2 size with a tent fold

Trim a mat for image and sentiment from purple cardstock

Trim patterned cardstock for background as shown

Adhere silver ribbon to patterned cardstock as shown and adhere to card front

Adhere sentiment to mat and set aside

Adhere layers as shown

Adhere sentiment as shown to card front with foam squares

Using glue, adhere glitter where desired

Thanks so much for stopping by today!   I'll see you again real soon with another card for the 31 Days of Halloween!  Let's get spooky!!

Boo!

Lea

Bo Bunny Love

Today is the last day of the Stampendous® week-long showcase of BoBunny® Vintage Double Dot papers partnered with the awesome stamps from Stampendous®.  A match made in crafty heaven!  I love the Vintage Dots papers, a wonderful mix of built-in distressed style and amazing texture! It's the perfect paper for card crafting and for today I've paired it with a fun Stampendous® House-Mouse® Designs stamp named Gift Giving.  

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products -

HMP80 House-Mouse Designs® Gift Giving Rubber Stamp

SSC1266 Snowman Wishes Perfectly Clear™ Stamp Set

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

SSH46 Large Handle

SSH38 Small Rectangle Handle

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

STF082 VersaFine™ Onyx Black Ink Pad®

Additional Products -

Caribbean Sea Cardstock by My Colors®

Island Mist Vintage Double Dot Cardstock by BoBunny®

May Arts Ribbon®

Gold Sharpie® Marker

E-Z Runner® Adhesive by Scrapbook Adhesives™

3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives®

Spectrum Noir™ Markers (GB1, DR1, DR3, DR5, LG3, LG4, LG5)

Copic® Markers (E50, E51, E53, R20, R27, R29, RV91, RV93, Y11, Y13, BV02, BV04, C1, YG13, YG17, BG45, BG49)

Here's what I did to create this card:

1. Stamp image with black ink on white paper
2. Color image with markers
3. Trim image closely
4. Stamp sentiment with black ink on white paper
5. Trim sentiment closely
6. Trim teal cardstock in a horizontal A2 size with a tent fold
7. Trim dot cardstock as shown
8. Trim a mat for image and sentiment from teal cardstock
9. Adhere red ribbon with teal ribbon on top as shown and adhere to mat
10. Adhere sentiment to mat and set aside
11. Adhere layers as shown
12. Adhere sentiment as shown to card front with foam squares

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope you've enjoyed our week celebrating BoBunny and their awesome papers!  Check back next week for even more inspiration.  Until then, have an amazing weekend.

Hugs,

Lea

Seeing Dots

One of the great perks of being part of the Stampendous® Design Team is all the wonderful companies Stampendous® partners with in the craft industry.  One of my new favorites is BoBunny®.  Their papers are perfection!  Beautiful designs in a delicious array of colors makes it so easy to create pretty cards.  The weight of the paper is just right, too.  I like a cardstock with some substance, not so flimsy that I have to worry about it tearing while I'm creating.  Have you ever tried to distress the edges of paper and it's so thin it just rips and tears?  You won't have to worry about that happening with BoBunny®!

One of my favorite collections by BoBunny® paper is the Double Dots.  In particular, I love the Vintage Dots papers.  They have a built-in distressed style that I'm in love with!  Little hints of gold in the dots and flecks of rust add to the aged look.  And, the texture!  Oh, the texture!  It's a feast for the eyes!  One side is dots and the other side is a beautiful flourish design, both are yummy with little visual scratches and splatters!  

So, on to my card!  This is a fun Stampendous® House-Mouse® Designs stamp named Leaf Sledding.  These little critters are dear to my heart and it seems like they're always doing something that makes me smile!

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products -

HMP79 House-Mouse® Designs Leaf Sledding Rubber Stamp

SSC1267 Poinsettia Wishes Perfectly™ Clear Stamp Set

MG01 Crystal Micro Glitter

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

SSH46 Large Handle

SSH38 Small Rectangle Handle

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

STF082 VersaFine™ Onyx Black Ink Pad®

Additional Products -

Wasabi Vintage Double Dot Cardstock by BoBunny®

Firecracker Cardstock by My Colors®

E-Z Runner® Adhesive by Scrapbook Adhesives™

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives®

May Arts Ribbon®

Spectrum Noir™ Markers (LG3, LG4, LG5, DR1, DR3, DR5, TN3, TN4, TN5)

Copic® Markers (YR21, YR23, YR24, YG95, YG97, YG99, BG0000, C1, C5)

Here's what I did to create this card:

1. Stamp image with black ink on white paper
2. Color image with markers
3. Trim image closely
4. Stamp sentiment with black ink on white paper
5. Trim sentiment closely
6. Trim red cardstock in a horizontal A2 size with a tent fold
7. Trim dot cardstock as shown
8. Trim a mat for image and sentiment from red cardstock
9. Adhere ribbon to corner of image as shown and adhere to mat
10. Adhere sentiment to mat and set aside
11. Adhere layers as shown
12. Using glue, adhere glitter where desired
13. Adhere sentiment as shown to card front with foam squares

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I'll have another post on Friday, so, until then, have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Lea

Acorn Harvest

Good morning!  Running a little behind on my posts!  It's time for a new challenge at Desert Islands Crafters Challenge.  Our sponsor is StarStampz but I've actually used an image from Sami Stamps called Acorn Harvest.  She's really a sweet image image to use for fall or Thanksgiving.  Here's the Itinerary for this challenge:

I've used 1, 4, 5, 6 and 8

Here's what I used for this card:

Sami Stamps© Acorn Harvest

Stampendous® Baby Balloon Perfectly Clear™ Stamps (Retired)

Copic® Markers

Memento™ Peanut Brittle Ink Pad by Tsukineko® for Imagine Crafts®

Antique Linen Distress Ink by Ranger®

Neenah® Classic Crest™ Solar White Cover Stock

Bo Bunny® Apple Cider Collection

Sweet Potato Cardstock by My Colors®

Crochet Lace and Twine by May Arts Ribbon®

E-Z Runner® by Scrapbook Adhesives™

I hope you'll play along with our challenge and remember, you have to use at least three items on the Itinerary.  Thanks for stopping by to take a look.  See you soon!

Hugs,

Lea

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Tennis Anyone?

Those fun-loving and frolicking mice are back for some sweet summer escapades!  Today I’m showcasing the Stampendous® House-Mouse Designs® Tennis Anyone rubber stamp.  If you love tennis, you’ll love this adorable stamp!  

This is what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products:

HMQ17 House-Mouse Designs® Tennis Anyone Rubber Stamp

MWP811 Mixed Media White Paper

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Other Products:

Copic® Markers:  YG0000, YG00, YG01, YG21, YG23; E13, E15, E50, E51, E53, E55, E57; R30; C4, C5, C6, C7

“Family Is” Collection 6x6 Paper Pad by Bo Bunny®

Grasshopper Cardstock by My Colors®

Distress Ink Antique Linen Ink Pad by Ranger®

Green, Teal and Blue Ribbons by May Arts Ribbon®

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

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

Tear It! Double-sided Tape by Imagine Crafts®

This is what I did to create this card:

Stamp image with black ink and color with markers.

Trim image closely.

Create A2 card base with a tent fold.

Trim patterned paper to fit as background.

Trim mat for image from green cardstock.

Cut three pieces of ribbon and dovetail the ends.

Add adhesive tape to backs of ribbon.

Adhere ribbon to patterned paper as shown.

Adhere patterned paper to base.

Using foam squares, attach image to base.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I’ll be sharing a fun House-Mouse Designs® card each day this week since the Stampendous Design Team is celebrating these cuties all week long!  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Lea