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thank you my friend

Hey everybody! A very Happy Tuesday to you all! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! I’ve popped back in this morning with my second post of the day – a pretty thank you card I created for The Outlawz March Freebie/Progressive Challenge. Our sponsor this month is Moonflower Digistamps who gifted us with the gorgeous Lust digital image to create with. It seems 3-D embossing folders are the rage right now and I recently added three of them to my stash, so I used one of the geometric ones for the background on this card. All I can say is WOW, it’s definitely 3-D and now I can’t wait to use the other two I got! ;)

I printed the digital image on CutCardStock Basis 80# White cardstock, colored her with alcohol markers, fussy cut her and ran a Memento Tuxedo Black marker around the outside edge for a more finished look. I added Clear Star shimmer and Ranger Glossy Accents to the jewel on the front of her dress, and colored the strands of pearls with a White pen. I then cut a standard A2 size top-folding card base from CutCardStock Basis 110# White cardstock along with a layering panel from CutCardStock Pop-Tone Black Licorice cardstock which I adhered to the card base. I printed the digital image a second time on CutCardStock Basis Medium Blue, cut it with a My Favorite Things Wonky Stitched Rectangle STAX Die-namics and then ran it through the Big Shot in a We R Memory Keepers Geometric Embossing Folder. I adhered the panel to the card front and then adhered the fussy-cut image over the printed image on the embossed background on dimensional foam pads. I stamped the sentiment from the Waffle Flower Sentiment Additions stamp set on a scrap piece of 80# Basis White cardstock in Catherine Pooler Stone Blue ink and cut it with the coordinating Waffle Flower Sentiment Additions die set, and adhered it to the top of the front panel. The finishing touch was the addition of several small white pearls across the bottom.

I cut the inside panel from CutCardStock Basis 80# White cardstock and embellished it with strips of CutCardStock Basis Medium Blue and CutCardStock Pop-Tone Black Licorice cardstock. I stamped another sentiment from the Waffle Flower Sentiment Additions stamp set on a scrap piece of 80# Basis White cardstock in Catherine Pooler Stone Blue ink. I cut it with the coordinating Waffle Flower Sentiment Additions die set, adhered it to the panel, and then layered the panel on black cardstock.

And one more peek… such a pretty thank you card with an absolutely gorgeous image! And that embossed background! ;)

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft: #3-2022 – Anything Goes
2. Classic Design Challenge: March #3 – Anything Goes
3. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #121 – Anything Goes Always
4. Inkspirational Challenges: #260 – Word Prompt CURVE

5. Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges: March 2022 Always Anything Goes
6. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends: #177 – Anything Goes
7. Paperbabe Stamps: #162 – Anything Goes
8. QKR Stampede: #439 – Anything Goes

Products used:
Cardstock/Paper: CutCardStock Basis 110# White cardstock, CutCardStock Basis 80# White cardstock, CutCardStock Basis Medium Blue, CutCardStock Pop-Tone Black Licorice cardstock
Stamps: Moonflower Digistamps Lust digital image, Waffle Flower Sentiment Additions stamp set
Ink: Arteza alcohol markers- BR28, P27, PB06/09/23/28, R18, YG46, B18, GG08; Memento Tuxedo Black marker, Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll pen, Sakura White Gelly Roll pen; Catherine Pooler Stone Blue ink
Dies/Punches: My Favorite Things Wonky Stitched Rectangle STAX Die-namics, Waffle Flower Sentiment Additions die set
Accessories: We R Memory Keepers Large Guillotine Paper Trimmer, We R Memory Keepers Geometric Embossing Folder, Ranger Glossy Accents, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, Stampin’ Up Dimensionals, Darice white pearls

I hope you’ve enjoyed this project and will come over and join in all the fun at The Outlawz Challenges! Lots of fun going on! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

Easter Blessings

3/25/22 Winner at Paperbabe Stamps!

Hey everybody! Hope you had an awesome weekend and your week is off to a great start! We still had white stuff on the ground from our last several-day snow blast, and we got more this past weekend! But absolutely no complaints here – we love it! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! I’m back this morning to share another sample I created for the Prickley Pear Stamps new release. I’m having the best time playing with these stamp sets! This pretty clean and simple Easter card showcases the new Easter Cross stamp set along with the previously-released Crosses 2 stamp set and the Cross die set, all of which compliment each other rather nicely! I always love a green and pink color combo so that’s the direction I went with this!

I cut a standard A2 size top-folding card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock and narrow layering panels from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock and green striped patterned paper from the My Favorite Things Sweet Celebration 6×6 paper pack which I layered together. I rounded both bottom corners of the card base. I stamped the cross from the Crosses 2 stamp set in Catherine Pooler Party Dress ink on heavyweight Solar White cardstock, cut it with the coordinating Cross die set, and layered it on two additional cross die cuts for a little dimension. I adhered the cross to the card front, stamped the sentiment from the Easter Cross stamp set in Catherine Pooler Lime Rickey ink, and added several gemstones from the Trinity Stamps Morganite Muse Embellishment Mix using the Trinity Pick Up Stick.

I cut narrow inside panels from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock and the green striped patterned paper used on the front which I layered together. I stamped the sentiment from the Crosses 2 stamp set in the green ink and adhered the piece to the inside of the card base.

And one more peek… so smitten with this Easter card! I just can’t get enough of these cross-themed stamp sets! Love, love, love!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft: #3-2022 – Anything Goes
2. Classic Design Challenge: March #3 – Anything Goes
3. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #121 – Anything Goes Always
4. Ellibelle’s Corner: March Challenge – Spring is in the Air
5. Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges: March 2022 Always Anything Goes
6. Paperbabe Stamps: #162 – Anything Goes

Prickley Pear Stamps products used:
Easter Cross stamp set
Crosses 2 stamp set
Cross die set

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock, My Favorite Things Sweet Celebration 6×6 paper pack
Ink: Catherine Pooler Party Dress and Lime Rickey inks
Dies/Punches: Kadomaru Pro corner rounder
Accessories: We R Memory Keepers Large Guillotine Paper Trimmer, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Trinity Stamps Morganite Muse Embellishment Mix, Trinity Pick Up Stick

I hope you’ve enjoyed this project! Be sure to check out all the awesome stamps and dies at Prickley Pear Stamps! If you’d like to save 10% on anything on the site when you shop at Prickley Pear Stamps, use the coupon code LESLIE10 at checkout! And be sure to ‘like’ and ‘follow’ the Prickley Pear Stamps Facebook page to keep up with news and sales, and join Prickley Pear Pals (the fan group) for lots of fun crafty ideas and to share your creativity! And finally, we’d love to see you visit the Prickley Pear Stamps blog that’s in the process of being revived and become a Follower! Hope to see you there! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

Sending Snowflake Kisses

3/31/22 Top Pick at Crafting Happiness Challenges!

Hi friends! Happy Happy Monday! I had another post scheduled for this morning and rescheduled it so I could share another card with an alcohol pearls on acetate background! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! OMGoodness, I’m obsessed with alcohol pearls! I’ve asked before if there’s a 12-step program for my Scan N Cut, and now I ask if there’s one for alcohol pearls! Bahahahaha! They are addictive, for sure! And like regular alcohol inks, no two ever turn out the same – and these have such a gorgeous metallic sheen to them!

I started by creating a background panel on acetate. I dropped Ranger Divine and Opulent Alcohol Pearls onto the acetate and pounced a Ranger Alcohol Ink Applicator Tool with Felt to distribute the alcohol pearls, then trimmed the panel. I cut a standard A2 size top-folding card base from CutCardStock Basis 110# White cardstock along with a border using the Paper Rose Snowflake Border Die. This die, too, was actually created to cut directly into the card base (just like the Paper Rose Gum Leaf Border Die I used last week) so I tweaked it a bit and created a separate panel that I adhered my alcohol pearl background beneath, then to metallic silver foil, and then to the front of the card base on double-sided adhesive foam strips. Using my Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System, Spellbinders Glimmer Silver Foil, and Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil Mini Christmas Sentiment Strips Plate and Die Set, I created a sentiment strip on CutCardStock Basis 80# White cardstock which I trimmed and adhered across the bottom of the card front on a double-sided adhesive foam strip. I added medium sized iridescent gemstones to the center of three of the snowflakes on the left side as well as three tiny ones on the right side.

Here’s a close-up of the panel which, when layered on silver metallic foil cardstock, really shows the sheen. I so love this!

I cut the inside panel from CutCardStock Basis 80# White cardstock and embellished it with a wide strip of the silver metallic foil cardstock and a narrow strip of CutCardStock Basis Blue cardstock. I added another foiled sentiment and layered the panel on the blue cardstock.

And one more peek… so loving how this turned out! And yes, you all know that I’m one of those who creates Christmas cards all year long! I couldn’t wait to share this one! ;)

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft: #3-2022 – Anything Goes
2. Classic Design Challenge: March #3 – Anything Goes
3. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #121 – Anything Goes Always
4. Fab ‘n’ Funky: #546 – Dies or Stencils
5. Incy Wincy Designs Challenge: March 2022 Nature and Scenery and/or Home and Food
6. Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges: March 2022 Always Anything Goes
7. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends: #177 – Anything Goes
8. Shopping Our Stash: SOS465 – Full METAL Jacket

Products used:
Cardstock/Paper: CutCardStock Basis 110# White cardstock, CutCardStock Basis 80# White cardstock, CutCardStock Basis Blue cardstock, Hygloss Silver Metallic Foil cardstock
Ink: Ranger Divine and Opulent Alcohol Pearls
Dies/Punches: Paper Rose Snowflake Border Die
Accessories: We R Memory Keepers Large Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, Ranger Alcohol Ink Applicator Tool with Felt, Grafix Crystal Clear Craft Plastic, Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System, Spellbinders Glimmer Silver Foil, Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil Mini Christmas Sentiment Strips Plate and Die Set, Darice Double-Sided Adhesive Foam Strips, Stampin’ Up Dimensionals, Darice iridescent gemstones

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this alcohol pearls project as much as I enjoyed creating it! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

You are my Hoppy place

Hey everybody! I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend! We traveled this past Friday for Ed to have a melanoma removed from his left forehead. The surgeon had to take a skin graft from his right neck, and he is doing well, but the hardest part is keeping him still! We’ve had a bit more snow over the past couple days too, so that makes for nice cozy days indoors. ;) Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! I’ve stopped in this morning to share yet another sample I created for the Prickley Pear Stamps new release. This sweet card features Ramona from the new Frog Pals Spinach and Ramona stamp set along with the coordinating Frog dies! OMGoodness, these frogs are so stinkin’ cute, I can’t stand it! I’ve really enjoyed creating little scenes with this stamp set.

I cut a standard A2 size landscape top-folding card base from CutCardStock Basis 110# White cardstock along with layering panels from CutCardStock Basis 80# White cardstock and CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Azalea. Using the Frog Pals Spinach and Ramona stamp set, I stamped the background in Catherine Pooler Midnight ink on the white cardstock panel, colored it with alcohol markers, and adhered it to the azalea panel. I stamped Ramona on a scrap piece of white cardstock and colored her with alcohol markers as well, cut her with the coordinating Frog dies, and adhered her to the card front on dimensional foam pads. I stamped the sentiment on another scrap piece of white cardstock and cut it at an angle with a My Favorite Things Stitched Square STAX Die-namics die for a little interest.

I cut the inside panel from CutCardStock Basis 80# White cardstock, stamped the sentiment and a lily pad in Catherine Pooler Midnight ink, and layered the panel on CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Azalea.

And one more look… isn’t she just the cutest little frog ever?! I’ve totally enjoyed playing with these stamps and dies!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft: #3-2022 – Anything Goes
2. Classic Design Challenge: March #3 – Anything Goes
3. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #121 – Anything Goes Always
4. Incy Wincy Designs Challenge: March 2022 Nature and Scenery and/or Home and Food
5. Inkspirational Challenges: #260 – Word Prompt CURVE

6. The Crafter’s Cafe Challenge Blog: #282 – Make Your Own Background

Prickley Pear Stamps products used:
Frog Pals Spinach and Ramona stamp set
Frog dies

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: CutCardStock Basis 110# White cardstock, CutCardStock Basis 80# White cardstock, CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Azalea
Ink: Catherine Pooler Midnight ink; Arteza alcohol markers- R03/43, RP09, BR52,82,84, YR37, Y02, GB08, YG12/43/45/46
Dies/Punches: My Favorite Things Stitched Square STAX Die-namics
Accessories: We R Memory Keepers Large Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Big Shot, MISTI stamp tool, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Stampin’ Up Dimensionals, Stampendous green Dot Sparklers

Scrappy hugs,

Celebrate Metal Style!

Hi friends! Happy Sunday – I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend and you’re doing something fun! It’s so serene glancing up and seeing it snow out my studio window while I craft! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! I’ve been having a blast playing with my alcohol pearls and created another really pretty background that I used for this ‘metal’ birthday card. The current challenge over at Shopping Our Stash is SOS465 Full METAL Jacket and I created this background specifically to enter into that challenge! I typically create my alcohol ink backgrounds on vellum but I used acetate for this one and it turned out just as cool as those on vellum! I see lots more of these backgrounds in my future! ;)

I dropped Ranger Elixir, Divine, Opulent, Intense, Scorch, Radiant Alcohol Pearls onto a piece of Grafix Craft Plastic, pounced a Ranger Alcohol Ink Applicator Tool with Felt to distribute the alcohol pearls, and then pressed Spellbinders Glimmer Gold Foil onto it when it was almost dry for some pretty gold veining. I cut a standard A2 size landscape top-folding card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock along with layering panels from CutCardStock Pearl Canvas Textured Surf cardstock and Hygloss Gold Metallic Foil cardstock which I layered together and then adhered to the card base. I trimmed the inked panel and adhered it to the card front, then added a sentiment that I die cut from the gold metallic foil cardstock. The finishing touch was adding three gold rim pearls.

Here’s a close-up so you can see how pretty this ‘metal’ surface is, especially with the gold foil veining!

I cut the inside panel from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock and embellished it with strips of the gold metallic foil cardstock and CutCardStock Pearl Canvas Textured Surf cardstock. I stamped the sentiment from the Waffle Flower Essential Sentiments stamp set in Catherine Pooler Skylight ink and layered the panel on gold metallic foil and then again on the surf cardstock.

And one more peek… this is pretty high up there on my list of favorite cards that I’ve ever created in all the years I’ve been making cards! Love, love, love!

Sharing in these additional challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft: #3-2022 – Anything Goes
2. Classic Design Challenge: March #3 – Anything Goes
3. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #121 – Anything Goes Always
4. Crafty Catz: #585 – Anything Goes w/ optional CAS
5. Fab ‘n’ Funky: #546 – Dies or Stencils
6. The Crafter’s Cafe Challenge Blog: #282 – Make Your Own Background
7. Use Your Stuff: #442 – Birthday

Products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Pearl Canvas Textured Surf cardstock, Hygloss Gold Metallic Foil cardstock
Stamps: Waffle Flower Essential Sentiments stamp set
Ink: Ranger Elixir, Divine, Opulent, Intense, Scorch, Radiant Alcohol Pearls; Catherine Pooler Skylight ink
Dies/Punches: Scrapbook.com Celebrate die
Accessories: We R Memory Keepers Large Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Ranger Alcohol Ink Applicator Tool with Felt, Grafix Crystal Clear Craft Plastic, Spellbinders Glimmer Gold Foil, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Big Shot, MISTI stamp tool, ScraPerfect Gold Rim Pearls, Trinity Pick Up Stick

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this ‘metal’ birthday card as much as I enjoyed creating it! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

Howdy! Hey! Hi! Hello!

Hey everybody! A very Happy Saturday to you – I hope you’ve had a great week! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! I’m stoked to be back on the Eyelet Outlet blog today with another awesome DT inspiration project! I created a cool friendship card featuring our Cactus & Flamingo Wide Washi Tape, Flamingo Brads and Pink Jewel Bling! This was such an easy and fun design that could easily be mass-produced to create several to give as a boxed gift!

I cut a standard A2 size top-folding card base from Neenah Classic Linen 100# Solar White cardstock along with a layering panel from CutCardStock Basis Magenta cardstock. I applied the Cactus & Flamingo Wide Washi Tape and several Flamingo Brads to the bottom of the magenta panel, rounded the top left and bottom right corners, and adhered the panel to the card base. I added a narrow strip of Neenah Classic Linen 100# Solar White cardstock along with a sentiment from the Taylored Expressions Simple Strips in Reverse – Everyday Occasions. The finishing touch was adding some Pink Jewel Bling.

The inside of this card is slightly different – with a pink panel rather than white – which I thought created some interest. So I cut the inside panel from CutCardStock Basis Magenta cardstock, rounded the top left and bottom right corners, and added a Flamingo Brad and another sentiment from the Taylored Expressions Simple Strips in Reverse – Everyday Occasions.

And one more look… such a fun card with awesome washi tape, brads and bling! Love how this turned out!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft: #3-2022 – Anything Goes
2. Addicted To Stamps and More: #424 – Any Occasion (friendship)
3. Classic Design Challenge: March #3 – Anything Goes
4. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #121 – Anything Goes Always
5. Crafty Catz: #585 – Anything Goes w/ optional CAS (CAS-ish ;)

Eyelet Outlet products used:
Cactus & Flamingo Wide Washi Tape
Flamingo Brads
Pink Jewel Bling

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Linen 100# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Basis Magenta cardstock
Dies/Punches: Kadomaru Pro Corner Rounder, Taylored Expressions Simple Strips – Asymmetrical die
Accessories: We R Memory Keepers Large Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tape Runner Retractable, Taylored Expressions Simple Strips in Reverse – Everyday Occasions, Trinity Stamps Morganite Muse Embellishment Mix, Trinity Pick Up Stick

I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project! Be sure to check out all the fun goodies at Eyelet Outlet! I can already see you drooling, lol! Be sure to ‘like’ and ‘follow’ Eyelet Outlet Facebook Page to keep up with news and sales, and while you’re at it, join the Eyelet Outlet Fans Facebook group for lots of creative inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

Have Yourself a merry little Christmas

Hi friends! Happy Friday to you all! Hard to believe that the first week of March is almost under our belt! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! I won another challenge over at Creative Creases Challenges a couple weeks ago and the lovely Debbie invited me to guest design again. Of course I said yes… you know how I feel about fun folds, lol! This card is my GD inspiration for Creative Creases #27 – Anything Goes with a Fun Fold and features more stamps and dies from Concord & 9th. I absolutely love their Card Stacks Base Dies which create a card base very similar to my open box card design. The Tiny Trees stamps and dies were just begging me to use them, so I stamped the trees in mainly non-traditional Christmas colors and used glitter with clear embossing powder, red embossing powder, enamel dots and tiny gemstones for lots of interest!

Using the Concord & 9th Card Stacks Base Dies, I die cut the card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock and stamped the background and sentiment from the Concord & 9th Tiny Trees Turnabout stamp set in Catherine Poole Tranquil and Do-Si-Do inks. I stamped the trees, pots and stars on Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock using a combination of Versamark, then glitter and then clear embossing powder, or Catherine Pooler Do-Si-Do, Serenade, Lime Rickey and Tranquil inks, then Versamark and then clear embossing powder. I die cut them all with the coordinating Concord & 9th Tiny Trees dies, adhered the stars and pots to the trees, and added the enamel dots and gemstones.

Here’s an angled shot. The most fun to me is assembling these kinds of cards and watching them come to life. I know, I say that all the time! :D

And one more peek… this card folds flat for mailing which I love. These tiny trees are so stinkin’ cute!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft: #3-2022 – Anything Goes
2. Addicted To Stamps and More: #424 – Any Occasion (Christmas)
3. Classic Design Challenge: March #3 – Anything Goes
4. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #121 – Anything Goes Always
5. Crafty Catz: #585 – Anything Goes w/ optional CAS
6. Fab ‘n’ Funky: #546 – Dies or Stencils
7. Inkspirational: #260 – Word Prompt Curve

8. My Time To Craft Challenge Blog: #476 – Embossing (Wet or Dry) (all tiny trees heat embossed :)

Products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock,
Stamps: Concord & 9th Tiny Trees Turnabout stamp set
Ink: Catherine Pooler Do-Si-Do, Serenade, Lime Rickey and Tranquil inks; Versamark
Dies/Punches: Concord & 9th Card Stacks Base Dies, Concord & 9th Tiny Trees dies
Accessories: We R Memory Keepers Large Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Big Shot, MISTI stamp tool, Milwaukee heat tool, Hero Arts Cherry Red embossing powder, Martha Stewart Peridot and Florentine Gold Glitter, Hero Arts Clear embossing powder, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Eyelet Outlet Red enamel dots, Darice clear gemstones

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this fun fold and you’ll link up with us this fortnight! And many thanks to Debbie for once again inviting me to guest! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

Delivering Warm Hugs

Hi everyone! I hope you’re having a fabulous week and not working too hard, regardless of where you’re working! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! I’m stoked to be back on the CutCardStock blog today with an awesome DT inspiration project featuring cardstock from our gorgeous line of Curious Metallic that’s on sale this month! Be sure to stock up – this is one of my many favorites! I created a pretty thinking of you card with Curious Metallic White Gold cardstock and Curious Metallic Gold Leaf cardstock along with an alcohol pearls background beneath the Paper Rose Gum Leaf Border Die.

I started by creating a vellum background panel. I dropped Ranger Elixir and Radiant Alcohol Pearls onto the vellum and pounced a Ranger Alcohol Ink Applicator Tool with Felt to distribute the alcohol pearls, then trimmed the panel. I cut a standard A2 size top-folding card base from Curious Metallic White Gold cardstock along with a border using the Paper Rose Gum Leaf Border Die. The die was actually created to cut directly into the card base so I tweaked it a bit and created a separate panel that I could adhere my alcohol pearl background beneath and then adhere both to the front of the card base. Using my Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System, Spellbinders Glimmer Gold Foil, and Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil Mini Christmas Sentiment Strips Plate and Die Set, I created a sentiment strip on Neenah Classic Baronial Ivory cardstock which I trimmed and adhered across the bottom of the card front on a double-sided adhesive foam strip. I added several gemstones from the Trinity Stamps Andradite Sparkle Embellishment Mix using the Trinity Pick Up Stick.

I cut the inside panel from Neenah Classic Baronial Ivory cardstock and embellished it with narrow strips of Curious Metallic White Gold cardstock and Curious Metallic Gold Leaf cardstock. I stamped the sentiment from the Waffle Flower Essential Sentiments stamp set in Memento Cottage Ivy ink and layered the panel on gold leaf cardstock.

And one more peek… this cardstock is SO pretty and makes card designs absolutely pop! Love how this turned out!

CutCardStock products used:
Curious Metallic White Gold cardstock
Curious Metallic Gold Leaf cardstock
Neenah Classic Baronial Ivory cardstock

Other products used:
Paper: 36# vellum
Stamps: Waffle Flower Essential Sentiments stamp set
Ink: Ranger Elixir and Radiant Alcohol Pearls, Memento Cottage Ivy ink
Dies/Punches: Paper Rose Gum Leaf Border Die
Accessories: We R Memory Keepers Large Guillotine Paper Trimmer, We R Memory Keepers Mini Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Ranger Alcohol Ink Applicator Tool with Felt, Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System, Spellbinders Glimmer Gold Foil, Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil Mini Christmas Sentiment Strips Plate and Die Set, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Big Shot, MISTI stamp tool, Darice Double-Sided Adhesive Foam Strips, Trinity Stamps Andradite Sparkle Embellishment Mix, Trinity Pick Up Stick

I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project and you’re inspired to get crafty! Be sure to check out all the awesome cardstock and other goodies at CutCardStock (adhesives, labels, stickers, pens, watercolors and ribbon to name a few). And head on over to the CutCardStock Facebook Page for more inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time!

Scrappy hugs,

Retro Film Display

Hi friends! I keep saying that these Thursdays are rolling around mighty fast, but I guess it’s not a bad thing for all the working people because that means the weekend is close behind! When you’re retired, though, every day is like a weekend day, lol! I’m thrilled to be back on the Clear Scraps blog today with another awesome DT inspiration project! I love creating vintage projects and since I had some retro ATCs in my stash, this project featuring our 8×8 Page Display along with our Film Strip Chipboard Embellishment just fell into place!

I started by rounding the corners of the six ATCs and then layering them on metallic red cardstock. I cut three 8″ x 8″ panels of white cardstock, rounded the corners, and layered them on top of one other for stability. I cut one 7-7/8″ x 7-7/8″ panel of black cardstock, rounded the corners, and adhered it on top of the white ones. I arranged the ATCs and when I was happy with the placement, I adhered them with Tape Runner and added red jewel brads to the center top of each one to resemble a thumb-tack type of embellishment. I slid the panel into the 8×8 Page Display and added an angled strip of metallic red cardstock to the top and bottom. I added a clear jewel strip to each red cardstock strip, white enamel arrows, and white die cut alphas.

I heat embossed the Film Strip Chipboard Embellishment with three layers of Versamark and black embossing powder so it was good and shiny. I adhered it to the right side of the display and added more die cut alphas.

The final touch was adding a ribbon hanger tied in a bow. Love, love, love how this turned out! Such a fun project!

Clear Scraps products used:
8×8 Page Display
Film Strip Chipboard Embellishment

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Jupiter cardstock, CutCardStock Royal Linen Eclipse Black cardstock
Ink: Versamark
Dies/Punches: Sizzix Alphanumeric Tiny Type Lower thinlits
Accessories: We R Memory Keepers Mini Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tape Runner, Bearly Art precision craft glue, STAMPlorations Retro People ATCs; Eyelet Outlet Red Jewel Silver Edge Brads, clear strip bling and enamel arrows; Ranger black embossing powder, Milwaukee heat tool

I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project and you’re inspired to get those craft supplies out to play! Be sure to check out all the amazing acrylic, wood and chipboard goodies at Clear Scraps… OMGoodness, you won’t be disappointed! And head on over to the Clear Scraps Facebook Page for lots of inspiration! And while you’re at it, join the Clear Scraps Facebook Creative Group to connect with other Clear Scraps fans! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time!

Scrappy hugs,

You are Toadally awesome

Hi friends! Happy Huuuump Day, is what the camel says! LOL, hope you’re having a good week! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! And I’m back this morning with another sample I created for the Prickley Pear Stamps new release. This CAS-ish birthday card showcases the handsome Spinach from the Frog Pals stamp set and of course the coordinating Frog dies. So fun!

I cut a standard A2 size top-folding card base from CutCardStock Basis 110# White cardstock along with layering panels from CutCardStock Basis 80# White cardstock and CutCardStock Pop-Tone Jellybean Green cardstock, and rounded the bottom right corner on all of them. I stamped Spinach from the Frog Pals stamp set on a scrap piece of Basis White cardstock in Catherine Pooler Midnight ink, cut him with the coordinating Frog dies, and colored him with alcohol markers. I created a mini scene with stamped cattails and greenery, a sun and a dragonfly, colored them with alcohol markers, and added Spinach and a sentiment to complete the card front.

I cut the inside panel from CutCardStock Basis 80# White cardstock and embellished it with a strip of CutCardStock Pop-Tone Jellybean Green cardstock. I stamped the sentiment from the Frog Pals stamp set and layered the panel on green cardstock.

And one more look… super happy with how this turned out! Spinach sure made a Toadally awesome birthday card! ;)

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge: 33-2022 – Anything Goes
2. Classic Design Team Challenge: March #3 – Anything Goes
3. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #121 – March Anything Goes Always
4. Critter Crazy Challenges: #60 – Anything Goes with a Featured Critter
5. If You Give A Crafter A Cookie: #166 – March Inspiration Photo (looks like birthday to me!)

6. Paperbabe Stamps: #162 – Anything Goes
7. The Crafter’s Cafe Challenge Blog: #282 – Make Your Own Background
8. Use Your Stuff: #442 – Birthday

Prickley Pear Stamps products used:
Frog Pals Spinach and Ramona stamp set
Frog dies

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: CutCardStock Basis 110# White cardstock, CutCardStock Basis 80# White cardstock, CutCardStock Pop-Tone Jellybean Green cardstock
Ink/Paint: Catherine Pooler Midnight ink; Arteza alcohol markers- B10/32, Y22, YR04, BR51/66/82, RP09, YG43/45/46; Marvy Uchida DecoColor Liquid Silver paint marker
Dies/Punches: Kadomaru Pro corner rounder
Accessories: We R Memory Keepers Large Guillotine Paper Trimmer, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, Bearly Art precision craft glue