Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

It's mid-month inspiration time at Creative with Stamps!!!

Remember...we are also celebrating our 1st Anniversary!!! So there are lots of prizes!!!
Make sure to join our challenge for a chance to win!

Here are our Sponsors:

7 images or $21 from Bugaboo Stamps

$20 Gift Voucher from Sunny Studio

2 Stencils from Monika 

and...

Etsy Shop

Website

3 Digital Products from Lilian

And here's my card:

I used Distress Stains (for "sky" and "grass") on a panel and let dry. I distressed the edges with an Edge Distresser (CTMH) and adhered it on the card base.
I stamped the bird family (Flock Together - CTMH) on white cardstock and cut them out.
I colored them with Illustrator by Spectrum Noir alcohol-based markers and adhered them on card.

I stamped sentiment and circles (retired CTMH set) on banner and adhered it on card.
Finally, I added some Dimensional Magic on the circles and let dry.

Click HERE to link up your cards for a chance to win prizes!

Challenges:
1. ATSM #237: Make Your Mark

2. WordArtWed #278-#279: AGoes

3. Inkspirational #132: Word Prompt "Spring"

4. Simon Says Mon: Splash It On

{Sun} Sweets: In Bloom Thank You Card

Happy Sunday, Kraftie Friends!

A quick CAS card for a few challenges:

I embossed (Stampin'Up!) a blue panel and adhered on card.
I stamped, colored (Spectrum Noir), cut out flowers and sentiment (In Bloom - CTMH) and adhered them on card - I used foam tape for the flowers.
I die cut a dragonfly (SU!), using yellow cardstock (Delft Collection - Club Scrap) and adhered it behind the flowers.


Challenges:
1. Color Throwdown #436

2. Fusion: Easter (inspired by the flowers in the photo)

3. WordArtWed #276-#277: AGoes

4. Simon Says Wed: AGoes

5. Sunny Day Crafting: Spring

6. Simon Says National Craft Month

EyeConnect Crafts: Totem Bee Spring Wreath

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

It's my turn to post at EyeConnect Crafts' Blog today...click HERE to check it out!

EyeConnect Crafts makes 100% Recycled Chipboard products.
They are great for mixed media projects and are a little thinner than others, so the projects will not be so bulky!

I made a Spring Wreath using Totem Bee + Cricut die-cutting machine + Flower Market cartridge (from Close To My Heart):

Click HERE for the photo tutorial!

Challenges:
1. Fantabulous Cricut #297: AGoes
2. Word Art Wed #274-#275: AGoes

Scrapbook {Sat}: Beautiful Angel

Happy Saturday, Kraftie Friends!!!

My mom is visiting, but I managed to make this scrap page...

I used Club Scrap Succulents printed paper, Cricut-cut overlay, Butterfly (both from Artbooking CTMH Cricut cartridge), flowers and Beautiful (from Flower Market CTMH Cricut cartridge), more die cut Butterflies, Distress Stains, Walnut Ink and paper flowers with pearls in the centers.
I also added some journaling with a blue Gel Pen from Delft Gel Pen Set.

The cat is my Ragdoll Angel...isn't she Beautiful? =)

Challenges:
1. More Than Words March 2017: Beautiful & Butterfly

2. Simon Says Mon: Handmade Flowers
3. Simon Says Wed: Bit O' Green
4. Word Art Wed #274-#275: AGoes

Washi Meets...CWS #12: Eggs-tra Special Easter Card

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

It's time for a new challenge at Creative With Stamps!!!
This month's theme is:

And this is our newest Sponsor:

EyeConnect Crafts

EyeConnect Crafts makes 100% Recycled Chipboard products: The Totem Poppets and Lace-Ups and more!
You can connect them with mini brads or mini eyelets and/or ribbon, etc...
They are great for mixed media projects and are a little thinner than others, so the projects will not be so bulky!

$25 Gift Certificate

(for RANDOM Winner)

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This is my 5"x 7" card, using EyeConnect Crafts' Lace-Up: Celebration, Flags...

I brushed white gesso on the Lace-Up: Celebration, Flags, let dry and removed them from the carrier.

I taped different washi tapes on the Flags, trimmed the excess off, re-punched the holes and added a polka-dot ribbon.

I trimmed a light pink panel and stamped "chicken wire" (center) and sentiment (around the edges) with light pink ink (CTMH stamps). 

I die cut a white frame in my ScanNCut and stamped texture (CTMH) with brown ink. I outlined it with a fine tip black pen and adhered it on the pink panel.

I stamped sentiment in brown and added a cluster of paper flowers, with sequins in the centers.

Finally, I added the Flags on with foam tape for dimension.

Challenges:

1. Double D: Think Spring

2. Word Art Wed #272-#273: AGoes

3. Addicted to Stamps and More #251: AGoes

4. Crafty Gals Corner #112: Add Ribbon
5. Crafty Creations #336: AGoes
6. Inspiration Destination #123: AGoes
7. GlitterNSparkle #228: AGoes

MHKDesigns Oct Release: Perfect Poinsettia

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

It's Release Week at MHKDesigns' Blog!!! Be sure to check their blog for a chance to win prizes and see the Guest Designers' projects!

And check out the new Digital Stamp Sets at MHKDesigns Etsy Shop!

Today, we're featuring Perfect Poinsettia:

And here's my card:

I cut an overlay on my Cricut and adhered it on the colored card base. I printed the image and sentiment, cut out/trimmed + mat them and added them to the card. I colored the poinsettia with Copic and colored pencils and added some dimensional paint in the center.

Finally, I added some sequined embroidery thread.

Don't forget to visit my team mates projects!
Thanks for stopping by!

MHKDesigner Inspiration: Wonderful Bottle Card

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

It's my turn to post at MHKDesigns' Blog today...here's my card, using Beautiful Bottles digital stamp set:

I cut an overlay using my Cricut and adhered on card base. I printed and cut out a bottle from Beautiful Bottles, adhered it on card and trimmed off excess. I printed the sentiment from Beautiful Bottles, added a black mat and adhered on card.

I blended some Brilliance Pearlescent Purple ink pad using a mini round blender tool, then added some pearls.

Don't forget to take a look at the MHKDesigns Etsy Shop!
Thanks for stopping by!