Clean and Simple Kitty Christmas

Hello crafty friends! Today I am sharing a card made with the Gerda Steiner Designs Deck the Halls stamp set. I wanted to really focus on this cute little kitty so I created a clean and simple card. Check out the video for more:

When working on a clean and simple card simple it can be beneficial to keep the color story minimal. This is why I opted for a neutral color cat. I'm a big fan of adding sparkle on Christmas cards so here I added gems, glitter, and glossy accents. I love that I was able to sneak in some gem destashing into such a stamp heavy design. 

Check out Gerda Steiner's amazing selection of Christmas stamps and then share your creations over on the Facebook group. 

Using a Stencil to Guide a Copic Colored Background for The Daily Marker Pop Up Coloring Challenge

Hello crafty friends! Today I am here with a card for The Daily Marker Pop Up Challenge to use lines. I decided to use a stencil to help me create my lines. For more on how I made this card check out my video.

As mentioned in the video the stencil is from Simon Says Stamp and the stamps are from Gerda Steiner Designs. If you are wondering why there is popcorn in the picture it is a fun way to signify the 'pop' up challenge around the web and on social media.

If you haven't already I encourage you to participate in this challenge because it simple and fun but will also probably cause  you to stretch yourself creatively because you will see all the cool things others are doing.

Newton's Nook Designs May Release: Newton's Sick Day

Hello crafty friends! Today I have a project featuring Newton's Nook May Release. Today's post is part of a release blog hop where you can enter to win the new stamp set so be sure to read on for details. This card features Newton's Sick Day which is a great set for get well cards but also perfect for Nurse Appreciation. I'm hoping our school nurse will love Nurse Newton as much as I do. For more on how to create project check out my video below.

 Would you like to win “Newton's Sick Day”?

This set will be given away to ONE lucky winner! 

Here's how to win: 

Comment on the NND blog and Design Team and Guest blogs (see list below)! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective blog release posts. Make sure to check out each of their blogs and comment for your chance to win. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning! You have until Thursday May 14th at 9pm CDT to comment -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday May 15th.

 Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:

Newton's Nook Designs

Taheerah Atchia

Lydia Evans

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Crafty Math-Chick

Jess Moyer

Stephanie Muzzulin

Danielle Pandeline

Kimberly Rendino

Yukari Yoshioka

Jenn Shurkus - Guest Designer

Rainbow Surfboards with Masking and Winston

Hello crafty friends! Today I have a card over at the Newton's Nook blog. I am using the Beach Party set to create a fun rainbow. I know it might seem a little early for such a summery card but I'm already getting excited for summer especially with some of the warm days we've been having. Check out my video for more on how I achieved this look.

Challenges:

Addicted to Stamp and More: Make Your Mark

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Anything Goes

Artsy Watercolor Backgrounds with Simon Says Stamp Pawesome

Hello crafty friends! Today I have a set of cards featuring some Simon Says Stamp exclusive stamps and dies. I colored these cute pets from the set as part of the Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge but recently added them to a card with a fun watercolor background. I used my Koi Watercolor Sketchbox for this. I really like the quality of these watercolors for the price. 

As you can see in the video the process of creating the background for these is really free and is just a great chance to play with color and get to know what your watercolors will do when you apply paint and water in different ways.

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Create Your Own Background

MarkerPop: Anything Goes

Camel Birthday Card featuring My Style Stamps

Hello crafty friends! Today I have a card for My Style Stamps that features some intense Copic coloring. I started by stamping the camel from What Cake? in Angel Pink Memento. Using this light ink makes it possible to get a no line coloring look. I traced over some key elements like the eyes and candles with a Copic multiliner then used by E 31, 33, 35, and 37 to color the camel. 

I colored the background with some R 46, 37, 27, and 17. For a finishing touch I added Liquid Pearls over the icing from the image and some simple heart sequins to fill in some of the extra space. 

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday: Anything Goes

Seize the Birthday: Anything Birthday Goes

You Are Monstrously Awesome!

Hello crafty friends! Today I have a masculine card featuring my Suplerb digital stamp which can be found in my Jess Crafts Etsy shop. Check out the video for more info on how I made this card and a coupon code for my shop.

Challenges:

Open-Minded Crafting Challenges: New Year Resolution (use my own art in cardmaking)

Shopping Our Stash: Thrice as Nice (Use 3 Patterned Papers)

I Ruff You

Hello crafty friends! Today I have a card featuring the January image for the Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge. This little puppy is too cute and is perfect for Valentines or just to let someone know how much you love them. Check out my video for more on how I made this card. 

Challenges:
Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday: Anything Goes
Sugar Pea Designs: Anything Goes

Copic I72B Ciao Markers Set B, 72-Piece	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Milled Lavender	Mini Glossy Accents .5 Fluid Ounces/Pkg-	My Favorite Things Die-Namics STAX Dies, Stitched Oval
Ranger Ink Blending Tool, 1-Inch Round	HP Officejet 6700 Premium e-All-in-One Wireless Color Photo Printer with Scanner, Copier and Fax	GP Card Stock, 8.5 x 11 Inches Letter Size, 92 Bright White, Ream of 150 Sheets (994803)	ZIG Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Marker Pen 999 Clear
Cre8-a-Page 8.5x11 Orchid/Purple/Lilac Cardstock, 25 Sheets, Card Stock, Scrapbooking	Tombow Mono Permanent Adhesive Refills, 3 Pack (62207)	Tombow MONO Permanent Adhesive Applicator, 1/3-Inch by 472-Inch (62106)

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Happy New Year Bear

Hello crafty friends! Today I have a card and video featuring the Gerda Steiner New Years Bear freebie. Check out the video for more on how I made this card.

Be sure to pick up your free stamp and create a New Years card to make someone in your life smile.

Challenges:

Pile It On: Anything Goes Christmas/Holiday

Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes

GP Card Stock, 8.5 x 11 Inches Letter Size, 92 Bright White, Ream of 150 Sheets (994803)	Tanday 200 pcs 8mm Cup Loose Sequins - White Irridescent	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Picked Raspberry	Sizzix Big Shot Machine Only (Powder Blue & Teal) by Ellison
Fiskars 12 Inch SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer (152490-1004)	Lawn Fawn Small Stitched Rectangle Stackables Steel Dies LF768	Ranger AIP-31468 Archival Inkpad, Jet Black	Ranger Multi Medium Bottle, 0.5-Ounce, Matte
Copic I72B Ciao Markers Set B, 72-Piece	Krystal Acrylic Block Set Of 5	HP Officejet 6700 Premium e-All-in-One Wireless Color Photo Printer with Scanner, Copier and Fax

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Birthday Fly By

 

Hello crafty friends! I hope you are all having a wonderful holiday season and have some fun new crafty goodies to play with. Today I have a card featuring The Sweet Stamp Shop's Dragon set. Check out the video for more on how I made this card.

I love using teal and orange together but today I added in a pop of green too. Check out the Sweet Stamp Shop for cute stamps and then other product links are below.

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday: Anything Goes

Marker Pop: Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday: Anything Goes

Inkadinkado Stamping Mask Paper	Tombow MONO Permanent Adhesive Applicator, 1/3-Inch by 472-Inch (62106)	Tombow Mono Permanent Adhesive Refills, 3 Pack (62207)	3M Scotch 1/2-Inch by 36-Yard Double-Sided Foam Tape
GP Card Stock, 8.5 x 11 Inches Letter Size, 92 Bright White, Ream of 150 Sheets (994803)	Copic I72B Ciao Markers Set B, 72-Piece	Fiskars 12 Inch SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer (152490-1004)	My Favorite Things Hybrid Ink Pad, 3 by 2-Inch, Black Licorice
Lawn Fawn Small Stitched Rectangle Stackables Steel Dies LF768	My Favorite Things Die-Namics Dies, Stitched Circle Stax	Sizzix Big Shot Machine Only (Powder Blue & Teal) by Ellison	EK tools Precision Scissors, Small, New Package
Ranger AIP-31468 Archival Inkpad, Jet Black	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Evergreen Bough	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Iced Spruce	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Peacock Feathers

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