May your birthday be LIT!

 

Good morning inky friends!  It's Kerry here and today I'm sharing a sneaky peek for the brand new stamp release at Miss Ink Stamps.  Today we're sharing projects using the fun collection of GNOMES!  Yep, these little gnomes are up to awesome adventures!  I can't wait to share all of them with you but today, I'm revealing my "Perfect Match" card. The Perfect Match stamp set is so fun and whimsical.  It reminds me of the antics of the House Mouse stamps that I love so much.  These gnomes are definitely just as full of mischief as the little House Mouse, don't you think?  

There are THREE new Gnome sets being released this week:  

Birthday Gnomes (prize on IG), 

Thank You Very Much (a twist on Elvis) 

Perfect Match!

If you're interested in joining the fun giveaway, please check out Miss Ink IG HERE.  Today, they're offering a fun giveaway of the Birthday Gnomes set.  Once the sets release, I will provide links to them on my blog post here.  You can also keep an eye out for them on the Miss Ink Stamps website HERE.

If you're interested in checking out how I created the gorgeous background for this card, check out the little videos I created for my TikTok.  If you follow the TOK, please follow me.  I would love to be able to do some lives over there...but I'm at just a few followers and I need at least 1000 to make lives...So until I reach that milestone, I'll share fun little video snips like this!  You can find me over there @stampingbugKerry.  :)

Items used:  Red, orange, yellow, black acrylic ink, Gel press, sparkle fluid, Miss Ink stencil:  Rainbow Sky (the sunburst) 

Copics:  TONS!  PanPastel:  Black and Silver, gloss medium, microfine glitter, gold thread, mini bling

Thanks for hopping over to check out my card!  I hope it inspires you to get creative today!  See you tomorrow for another sneak peek!

New Wendy Vecchi: Warm Wishes

 

Hello there inky friends!  I'm back with a few more bits of inspiration featuring the awesome new Wendy Vecchi stamp/die/stencil combos released yesterday by Ranger!  Today, I'm sharing projects featuring the new Warm Wishes set.  It's a great collection of winter themed images and a fun mix of sentiments.  

I started out by creating a grid format on some grey paper using the Perfect Stamp Positioner as a straight edge.  I used a White Gelly Roll pen to get the lines just right.  Next, I used the quad circle stamp from Wendy's Thank You set to add extra pattern.  I love this little stamp and use it often in making fun backgrounds.  

Next, I attached the gray strip to some opalescent burgundy cardstock, attached some silver sparkly ribbon and machine stitched along the edge.  I then started working on the poinsettias.  I wanted a big cluster of poinsettia so I stamped three clusers and fussy cut each one to achieve the full affect. I then used the little feathery pine bough to create some pattern on a white piece of cardstock that would hold the poinsettia.  After stamping the sentiment and the pine to the white cardstock, I attached the poinsettia (I blended each one with Red Geranium and Poppy ink then lifted some of the color using water and a tissue.)  

To finish things off, I mounted the panels onto a black panel then attached it to a white card base.  I then added an extra ribbon bow and some silver bling.  

My second card started out with a kraft card base.  I used the polka-dot stencil from the Thank You set using Red Geranium ink and then added some additonal blending around the edges before stamping the pine cluster along the top edge.  Next, I diecut the leafy spray and stamped/inked and diecut the acorn and poinsettia.  

I attached a cluster of buttons and ribbons to the green diecut to create a nice swag.  After that, I diecut a scalloped rectangle, blended some Acorn ink onto it to mute the brightness down and stamped some green sprigs from the Flower Pot set to create some layering effect.  I cut the sentiment apart so that I could stamp the three words on top of each other.  

I just love how all the elements in this set work so well together.  To finish things off, I tucked the rectangle diecut into the swag and mounted the rectangle onto the card base with foam squares.  I also added three clusters of red berries using Wendy's Carnation Red Liquid Pearls.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I'll be back again tomorrow to share a few more projects.  

Please remember that Wendy and Ranger are offering a 20% ONE TIME discount on your purchases at Ranger.  Just enter the code 20WENDY at check-out!  

See you tomorrow!!!

New Wendy Vecchi!!! Autumn Greetings set is so fabulous!

Hello there inky friends!  Today is a super special day!!! I'm joining Ranger and Wendy Vecchi as they launch the newest TWO stamp/die/stencil sets in the Wendy Vecchi line!  I'm so excited to be joining along and LOVE Wendy's products so it is such an honor and privilege to be able to join in again on the reveal fun!  

I will be sharing projects for several days to come and am thrilled to share the first group of projects with you.  It all started with that fun collage paper I stamped above...and from there, I created these three fun little Autumnal gifts using the NEW AUTUMN GREETINGS set...Perfect for the season!

My first project was to use a torn band of my stamped paper (featured above).  I attached it to a band of corrugated cardstock and then wrapped it around the fun little jewel box.  It's kind-of like a belly band for the gift box.  After sliding it onto the box, I added some yummy olive ribbon and then blended some Wendy Vecchi Blendable ink onto a piece of cardstock then stamped over it to create the beautiful leaves.  I diecut them with the coordinating dies and attached them to the belly band using foam squares.  I also stamped the sentiment (love this type font!) and tucked a little sentiment into the bow.  To finish things off, I carefully covered the ribbon and flicked some black acrylic paint on the box and set it aside to dry.  

I just love the little blackbird so I had to tuck him into the design somewhere!!!  

My next project also used a bit of the stamped collage paper from above.  I layered a piece of it onto a piece of burgundy cardstock and then tore the edges to create a nice texture.  I then stamped the sentiment and splattered a few bits of color here and there before adding a machine stitched piece of gold cardstock across the top edge of the design.  I tied some jute and a bow around the card then inked, stamped, diecut and fussy cut the leaves/acorn before tuccking them under the bow. 

I mounted the decorated panel onto a piece of corrugated paper and then mounted that onto a darker piece of burgundy cardstock before mounting on a cream card base (with my favorite topfold),  To finish things off,  I added a few bits of gold bling and flicked some black ink onto the card.  I also made sure to add the sentiment...Love that architectural design font!

Just look at those leaves and acorns...So easy to just ink and blend with Wendy's blendable ink and then diecut lickety-split!

So finally, I was on to my third project in this crafty sitting.  I decided to go a different way in the color arena so I pulled out the gorgeous BLUEBIRD ,ORANGE BLOSSOM and RED GERANIUM,  I wanted to create a somewhat "BATIK" style background so I blended a bit of ink in both colors then used the extra little cut-out frond from the stencil set.  I love that these little pieces are kept with the set and not discarded.  It's so nice to be able to create a negative AND a positive of the design.  

After creating the batik-like backgorund, I blended some color on cardstock so that I could stamp a few leaves and pumpkins.  I had a few extras from my previous project so I was able to incorporate them too. 

I thought adding a bit of sparkly ribbon would help take this card to the "fancy" aisle of the card department so I rubbed a bit of the sparkle off to give it a bit more of a shabby hint.  I then stamped and mounted the sentiment before mounting this panel onto a piece of blue cardstock and then onto a white card base!  SO PRETTY, I think!

Thanks so much for hopping over to check out my projects today.  I'll be back again tomorrow to share a few more projects featuring the new Warm Wishes set.  Remember, Wendy is giving a special one-time DISCOUNT to go shop her products at RANGER so make sure to take advantage of this one time deal!  Just enter the discount code below to get your discount! 

20WENDY

Miss Ink Stamps NEW RELEASE!!!

Hello there inky friends! The new Miss Ink Stamps new release will launch on August 1 and I'm so excited to share some sneak treats with you today and tomorrow!  These new releases are so perfect for use on your Slimline cards and for any cards, for that matter.  They are whimsical and sooo fun!  

Today's set is so sweet.  It's called "Hippo Hooray".  I created a little underwater scene and used my Copics to add color.  

This set comes complete with all the little elements to bring an underwater scene to life.  From sea grasses, rocks, fish, turtles to bubbles!  WOO!  

Thanks for hopping over to check out my creation!  I hope it inspires you to create something FUN with these cute little critters!!!

TCP New Release Day!

Hello there inky friends!  Today is the day!  Today is NEW RELEASE DAY at The Cat's Pajamas!  WOOP WOOP!  Have you enjoyed all the awesome reveals this week?  Do you have a favorite?  I have quite a few and today, I'm sharing a card I created using three of my favorite things!  Join all of us today as we share inspiration with our favorites!  

I created this card featuring the new Peek-A-Boo Frames Die and the beautiful Oh Christmas Tree set.  I also incorporated the warmest wishes sentiment from the cute Warmest Wishes bundle.  It's the perfect size for the inside reveal!  

I wanted my card to be fun and fresh so I used Versaclair inks to create some yummy crisp images.  I then diecut the "greens" using the coordinating dies from the Oh Christmas Tree set and then arranged them on a green panel that I diecut with the circular Peek-a-Boo. 

Thanks for hopping over!  Check out the other inspiring works from the team: 

ME! 

Nancy

Christine 

Brenda

Deborah 

Leigh 

Wendy

Cristena 

Alma/TCP 

TCP Sneaky Peek Day 4: Spring it ON!

Hello again inky friends!  I'm back with another TCP Sneaky Peek!  Today, the Cat Pack is sharing sneaky peeks of the new set called Still Life!  It's a beautiful set that combines large sketchy floral clusters, simple single sketch floral elements, two vases and a few fun sentiments!  I decided to create a card that brings back all the spring gardening vibes...prepping the soil, gathering the pots and planting the seeds...Oh and waiting...lots of patient waiting.  HA HA.

Make sure to hop over to the TCP Blog to check out all the other inspiration and leave a comment on our blogs for a chance to win a $10 gift prize from TCP!!!  

This set also is available in bundle form (complete with stamp and coordinating die set) so I used the vase dies to cut out my colored vases.  I colored them lightly with an ombre effect from the side to help intensify the light/shadow effects.  After coloring, they were diecut and I added some pop dots.  I stamped the florals directly on the "tag" form so that I could lay the pots directly over them.  After finishing the tag, I punched a hole on the top and threaded some burlap ribbon and tied that off with some twine.  

This card called for a little crumpling because I wanted it to look like those bits of trash you compile on the ground when you are working on your gardening masterpiece.  You know what I mean, right?  Well, that crumpled layer was attached with that same twine to create that perfect finishing touch.  

Thanks so much for hopping over to check out my card today.  I hope you'll pop over tomorrow for another fun project featuring Sneaky Peek #5!  See you then!

The Cat's Pajamas Sneaky Peek Week Day 6: Don't Feed the Dust Bunnies!

Hello there inky friends!  Today I'm joining my fellow Cat Packers as we share sneaky peeks fo the hilarious new sentiment set called "Don't Feed The Dust Bunnies".  This set coordinates perfectly with the Spring Cleaning set we sneaked earlier this week.  In fact, it is available in a bundle with that set (and die).  

Bundle (Spring Cleaning stamps, dies, Don't feed the Dust Bunnies set)

Spring Cleaning Stamp Set

Spring Cleaning Dies

Don't Feed the Dust Bunnies

To create my card, I started off by stamping the sentiment and the feather duster (from the Spring Cleaning set) onto Neenah Solar White #110 Cardstock.  I then added a bit of color to the sentiment and colored the feather duster.  I used the dies to cut out the feather duster and mounted it with a foam square onto the sentiment.  I mounted the sentiment onto a scrap of polka-dotty cardstock (old Sassafrass) and then did some Copic doodling on a tall rectangle piece of cardstock to create some "dust bunnies".  I then attached the sentiment to this panel and created some bunny ears with scraps, Copics and a black pen.  

 To finish off my card, I mounted this panel onto a piece of printed paper (old Sassafrass) and mounted this panel onto a pink card base.

I did a bit of doodling around the border of the dust panel so that I could tie the doodling of the bunny ears to the card.

Thanks for hopping over to check out my card!  I'll see you tomorrow for Sneak Peek Day 7!!! WOW!

TCP New Release DAY!

 Hello there inky friends!  Today's the day!  It's the official release of the November Stamps/Dies/Stencils collection!  I hope you've been inspired by all the fun creations that have been shared this week!  Do you have a favorite stamp set?  How about a stencil that is a must have?

We're thrilled to be sharing some more inspiration today!

Today, I'm sharing a card I created using a few new products.  I used the funny stamp set called WINNING! and the Pattern Builder stencil.

To create my card, I added some burgundy and black ink to a white card panel with my big beautiful blending brush.  I then added the stencil on top and layered in some more black ink stenciling to create the strips.  Next, I splattered some black paint on the panel.  I added a few red stamped hearts here and there too.  The hearts are from the "I'm NOT fat" stamp set.  

I snipped the sentiment into two parts so that I could stack the words.  I like that I can do that with clear stamps so that I can make the sentiment more versatile.  After stamping the zebra and coloring it with Copics, I mounted this panel onto the stenciled panel and then mounted the whole thing onto a red card base.  Next, I added a few golden scraps from that snowflake card I made several days ago.

Hop on over to my teamie's blogs to check out their creations:  

The Cat's Pajama Blog (Alma)

Cristena

Beata

Julee

Nancy

Brenda

Wendy

Deborah

Melissa

Kerry-ME

Rebekah

Club La La Land Crafts October Kit Release

Hello there inky friends!  Today I'm joining the Club La-La Land Crafts design team as we share inspirational projects featuring the cute new piggies and winter Marci in the newest adventure at La-La Land!  This month's kit is sure to make you smile!  I know it did for me!!!  Take a peek at my first two projects featuring this adorable winter collection.  

Kit Value:  $68.99 Get yours for $39.99!  

Stamp Set:  Winter Piggies

Dies:  Mountains, Lakes

ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS:

Printed Paper:   LLLC Golden Sunset Designer Paper 
Ink: Black Taffy RG Avenue Ink, Ranger Distress Oxide Broken China
Copics:
Pig: E01, R00, E93, W3
Clothes and Sled: YG95, Y21, W5, W3, E81, G00,YG41
White Gelly Roll Pen
White acrylic paint (splatters)
Machine Stitching

These little piggies are so cute!  I decided to let them FLY!  The little piggie on the sled is quite the daredevil and is flying high on his racing sled. His little ice skating buddy hasn't a clue that he's about to be slammed!  HA HA!

The tiny snowman is peeking out just waiting for a turn to skate on the ice.  

My second card features gorgeous Marci all bundled up and ready for some fun in the snow.  She's not too worried about her flyaway hairs but that cap will help keep her head nice and toasty warm.  

Here are some deets on how I colored sweet Marci:  

Stamp Set: Warm Hugs Marci

Cardstock: LLLC Golden Sunset Designer Paper

Copics:

Hair/Shoes: Black Staedtler Pen, E71, E44, E29

Skin: R00,E93, E01

Clothes: RV04, BV02,B01,BG15, BG49, BG09,YG61, G12,C5, BV31

White Gelly Roll Pen

White acrylic paint (splatters)

Aqua Satin Ribbon

Thanks for hopping over. I hope my projects make you smile and get you in the MOOOD for fun in the snow! :)