Wednesday, March 7, 2018

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 - 


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

Friday, March 2, 2018

Horse Friends of a Different Color


This past week has been all about the awesome artist Laurel Burch.  Stampendous!® has added more licensed Laurel Burch stamps to our collection.  Her colorful style and whimsical designs are a favorite of mine and I'm so glad we have the honor of creating with them.  My card today uses LB Horse Friends and LB Icons Perfectly Clear™ Stamps.




Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products - 



Other Products - 

Delicata™ Golden Shimmer Ink Pad by Tsukineko®
Gold Marker by Sharpie®
Pink Cardstock by Bazzill Basics® Paper
Grasshopper Cardstock by My Colors®
Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives
Copic® Markers - V04, V05, V06; BV01, BV02; RV25, RV29, RV32, RV34, RV66; Y13, Y15, Y17; YR04, YR07, YR09; R24, R27, R29

Here's what I did to create this card:
  1. Stamp image, color trim closely and distress edges
  2. Trim pink cardstock to desired size and stamp background as shown
  3. Tear one edge of background paper as shown
  4. Create A2 card base from green cardstock
  5. Adhere all layers as shown
Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope you'll stop by again next week for more Stampendous!® inspiration.  In the meantime, I hope you have a wonderful and creative week!

Hugs,
Lea

Friday, February 23, 2018

Brushed Wishes and Birthday Mischief



Are you in love with the brushed style writing that is so popular right now?  I am, and, I have to admit, I stink at it!  Oh yeah!  There's just something about the way you hold the pen that I can't seem to grasp.  Well, now I don't have to worry about it because Stampendous!® has taken care of it for me!  This week has been all about our beautiful new brushed sentiments and the brushed alphabet that's super cool.  For my card I've used Brushed Wishes Perfectly Clear™ Stamp Set along with the super cute House-Mouse® Designs Birthday Mischief Rubber Stamp.




Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products - 


Other Products -

Grasshopper Cardstock by My Colors®
Pale Blossom Cardstock by My Colors®
Growing Garden Paper Pad by Ki®
Hug Snug® Seam Binding in White
3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives®
Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives
Copic® Markers - YG11, YG13, YG17; E31, E33, E35, E40, E50, E51, E53, E70, E71, E74, E77; C0; R20; RV10, RV11
Spectrum Noir™ Markers - BG3, BG4, BG5

Here's what I did to create this card:
  1. Stamp image, color and trim to desired size
  2. Trim a card base and mat from pink cardstock
  3. Trim a second mat from green cardstock
  4. Trim patterned paper for background
  5. Add ribbon and bow as shown
  6. Adhere layers to base
  7. Stamp sentiment and die cut the various elements as shown
  8. Adhere sentiment to card

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  As always, I love to share my creations with you and I sincerely hope you enjoy looking at them.   I'll see you next week with more Stampendous!® inspiration!  Until then, stay safe!

Hugs,
Lea

Friday, February 16, 2018

Heart Vines for My Valentine


Stampendous is celebrating LOVE all week long!  We have some amazing stamps to celebrate Valentine's Day or any day you wish to share the love with those you care about.  For my card today, I've used Heart Vines Rubber Stamp that was new in the October Catalog.  I fell in love with this stamp the minute I saw it, I hope you will, too.  

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products - 


Other Products - 

Bikini Pink Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®
Elderberry Paper Pad by Forever in Time®
Fashionably Chic Paper Pad by Recollections®
Pumice Stone Distress Ink by Ranger
May Arts Ribbon®
Offray® Lace Trim
Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives
Copic® Markers (RV21, RV23, RV32, E70, E71, YG95, YG97, YG99)

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, distress and ink edges of paper
  4. Trim pink cardstock in an A2 size with a tent fold and lightly distress and ink edges
  5. Trim patterned papers for background as shown and distress and ink edges
  6. Adhere background layers as shown
  7. Adhere ribbons as shown and adhere to card base
  8. Adhere image to card front
  9. Using glue, adhere mica fragments where desired
I hope you had a pleasant Valentine's Day and felt the love!  I sure did!  I'll see you again next week with more fun inspiration from my favorite stamp company, Stampendous!

Love and Hugs!
Lea


Friday, February 9, 2018

Curios Collection




Stampendous® has a new cool stamp that debuted in the January 2018 catalog, our new Curio Rubber Stamps.  They're awesome stamps that are made with the same wonderful, gray, graphic rubber that our regular stamps use, but, their mounts are really cool, full-color, three-dimensional wood blocks that are fun to stamp with or just sit there looking cute.  I plan to collect them all so I can have them to stamp with or just look at for inspiration or a smile!  My card today uses CURIO Butterfly Stretch.





Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous® Products - 

CUR03 Curio Butterfly Stretch

ASCRS12  Andy Skinner Textures Cling Stamp Set
MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

STF082 VersaFine™ Onyx Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Other Products -

Zig® Markers in Green Shadow, Turquoise Green, Light Green, Lilac, Light Blue, Violet

Memento™ Angel Pink Ink Pad by Tsukineko®
Memento™ Pear Tart Ink Pad by Tsukineko®
Memento™ Bahama Blue Ink Pad by Tsukineko®
Memento™ Grape Jelly Ink Pad by Tsukineko®
Memento™ New Sprout Ink Pad by Tsukineko®
Memento™ Summer Sky Ink Pad by Tsukineko®
Lime Pop Cardstock by My Colors®
May Arts Ribbon®
Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives


Here's what I did to create this card:

  1. Stamp image on white paper with black ink and color
  2. Fussy cut butterfly 
  3. Create an A2 card base and mat for image from green cardstock
  4. Trim white paper as shown and ink with various pads for background paper
  5. Stamp images from Textures set randomly on background paper
  6. Cut a piece of ribbon to fit across card and adhere to background paper
  7. Adhere background paper to card base
  8. Stamp sentiment in black ink as shown
  9. Adhere butterfly to card

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I'll see you next week with more fun Stampendous inspiration!  Until then, have a blessed week!

Hugs,
Lea



Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Collectible Curios


Stampendous® has a new cool stamp that debuted in the January 2018 catalog, our new Curio Rubber Stamps.  They're awesome stamps that are made with the same wonderful, gray, graphic rubber that our regular stamps use, but, their mounts are really cool, full-color, three-dimensional wood blocks that are fun to stamp with or just sit there looking cute.  I plan to collect them all so I can have them to stamp with or just look at for inspiration or a smile!  My card today uses Curio Birdie Friend.






Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous® Products - 

CUR01 Curio Birdie Friend
MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper
MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Other Products -

Copic® Markers:  YG61, YG63, YG67, E40, E41, E42, E43, E44, BG02, BG05, BG07, Y15, Y17, Y23, Y35, B32, B34, B37, B39, B41, C0, C1
Atlantic Shore Cardstock by My Colors®
Family Ties 6x6 Paper Pad by Pebbles®
White Gelly Roll® Pen
May Arts Ribbon®
Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Here's what I did to create this card:

  1. Stamp image on white paper with black ink and color
  2. Trim image loosely and set aside
  3. Create an A2 card base and mat for image from blue cardstock
  4. Trim pattern papers as shown
  5. Cut a piece of ribbon to fit across card
  6. Adhere bottom layer of patterned paper to card base
  7. Adhere ribbon to yellow strip of patterned paper and then to card base as shown
  8. Adhere additional layers as shown

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I'll have another card to share with you on Friday, so please come by for another look!  Until then, have a blessed week!

Hugs,
Lea

Friday, February 2, 2018

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 -


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