This is a stamp by Hello Bluebird, a company whose products I don't often use. I think the images are super adorable and I like the way the cards turned out for the most part. The thing is... their style of stamps uses these TEENY TINY outlines. I didn't enjoy the process of actually making… Continue reading Big Hugs Woodland Stamp
Category: Simon Says Stamp
Concentric Hearts by Simon Says Stamp
This was a design by Nichol Spohr that I recreated and I just love it. As soon as I saw it I knew I wanted to make it myself and it did not disappoint. I gave this card to my husband and the extra benefit was that it stayed in my house so I get… Continue reading Concentric Hearts by Simon Says Stamp
Oh What Fun Mail Art
This year I got really into mail art, which is decorating the outside of envelopes when sending cards. I wanted to do it for lots more cards I sent but basically only had time for a few. I made a small group of these Christmas ones and thought they were fun. This was a design… Continue reading Oh What Fun Mail Art
Ugly Sweater
I saw these 3 stamps paired together by Lizzy Paper Art on Instagram and had to make my own version! I'm really loving the square card size lately. Materials used: Large Stitched Square Stackables Rainforest cardstock Outside In Stitched Square Stackables Perfectly Plaid Chill petite paper pack Mermaid cardstock Let It Shine Snowflakes petite paper… Continue reading Ugly Sweater
Stencil Ink Press Technique
I was inspired to try this technique when I saw Mindy Eggen post about it. I used the same stencil she did (Off the Edge Daffodil by Simon Says Stamp) and it's such a pretty stencil. I will say, I'm used to Lawn Fawn stencils, which feel much more hardy/substantial, and this one was incredibly… Continue reading Stencil Ink Press Technique
A Ninja Turtle Anniversary Card
I love how this card turned out. It was more work than other cards because I had to mirror image stamp the scarves/head bands and turtles and fussy cut the scarves, but it was worth it. This was a design by thepapercrownnyc on Instagram that I recreated. Materials used: Get Well Before n Afters (turtles)Let's… Continue reading A Ninja Turtle Anniversary Card
Eat, Sleep, and Be Merry
Materials used: Large Stitched RectanglesWoodgrain cardstock neutralsDistress oxide inks: Antique Linen, Tea Dye, Tumbled Glass, Broken ChinaOutside In Stitched Circle StackablesWhite copic paintEat, Sleep, and Be MerryEveryday Sentiment Banners
Build A House Reveal Wheel
This is one of my favorite cards that I made this season. I like the colors and it's simple but has a lot of detail too. This was a design by Megan Q. that I recreated. Materials used: Large Stitched RectanglesCardstock: Blue Jay, Black Licorice, Noble Fir, Sparkle Holiday, Pixie DustOutside In Stitched Rectangle StackablesSmall… Continue reading Build A House Reveal Wheel
Spring Critter Hugger
I had to make this card twice. I made it the first time and was done with the ENTIRE thing and was on the very last step, gluing closed the second arm, when disaster struck. The card was attached to a card base, literally everything else was done. I had tried adding some black nuvo… Continue reading Spring Critter Hugger
Happy Spring
This was inspired by a card by Lawn Fawn DT member Grace. I think I ended up liking some things about her original card more but this still turned out cute. 😄 Materials used: (all Lawn Fawn) Large Stitched RectanglesHello Sunshine Remix petite paper packSmall Stitched RectanglesCloudy StencilTattered Rose distress oxide inkGrassy Hillside BordersShabby Shutters… Continue reading Happy Spring
A Snow Marker For Santa
Materials used: Lawn Fawn Large Stitched RectanglesLawn Fawn Knit Picky petite paper pack (retired)Nestabilities Fancy Edged OvalsLawn Fawn cardstock: Noble FirWhite sparkle emboss powder from AmazonSanta Die D-lites from SpellbindersSnow markerBlack glaze gel penCopic markers (I used C00 in the beard to bring dimension)Lawn Fawn Everyday Sentiment BannersSimon Says Stamp Fa La La Making Spirits… Continue reading A Snow Marker For Santa