Crazy cat lady and crafting junkie! We care for 15 feline rescues and just added a Forkie pup to the tribe (Frenchie + Yorkie)! I’m addicted to stamping and love making cards, ATCs, and 3-D projects (especially paper shoes, paper purses and mini albums). I also dabble in mixed media, art journaling, altered art and custom jewelry. If you’re looking for me, I’ll either be in my studio or getting some kitty or puppy lovins! ;)
Hey, everybody! A very Happy Monday to you! I hope you had a marvelous weekend and you were able to do something fun! We had our first snow nearly a week ago and I loved every minute of it! Snow is just so beautiful when it’s falling! I’m thrilled to be back on the Clear Scraps blog today with another awesome DT inspiration project! It’s been a minute (2015, lol!) since I created a teepee card (look HERE if you’re interested) so I thought it was time to revisit that fun fold! I used the awesome Vine Circle Chipboard Embellishments to create this Christmas card in non-traditional colors of pink and green! I’m always in Christmas mode and I’m really happy with how this card turned out!
I created the card base from white cardstock, cut layering panels from green cardstock as well as coordinating pink and green patterned paper panels which I adhered to the card base, and then added a round magnet closure. I used both of the Vine Circle Chipboard Embellishments and created Christmas wreaths. I mixed white chalk paint with several drops of green India ink and painted the large one, and mixed white chalk paint with several drops of magenta India ink and painted the small one. Once dry, I dabbed glue on them with a sponge and sprinkled clear glitter on them. I embellished the large green wreath with iridescent gemstones and the small pink wreath with white flat-back pearls for interest and different textures.
I adhered the wreaths to the front of the card and added a stamped and silver embossed sentiment cut with a fishtail die. The final step was adding a few more pearls at the bottom.
Here are shots of the other two sides. The cool part is that this card folds flat for mailing! Be sure to see my tutorial on the Clear Scraps blog if you’re interested in seeing how it was made!
Other products used: Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Basis Light Lime cardstock, Hot Off The Press Sweet Pea 6×6 double-sided papers Stamps: Trinity Stamps A Sentiment For (Almost) Everything stamp set, Ink: Dr. Ph. Martin’s Grass Green and Magenta India Inks, Versamark Dies/Punches: My Favorite Things Die-namics Essential Fishtail Sentiment Strips Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ guillotine paper trimmer, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Folkart White Adirondack chalk paint, Stampin’ Up Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Krylon fixative, Darice white flat-back pearls, ScraPerfect iridescent gemstones, Trinity Stamps Pick-Up Stick, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, round magnet, SweetStamps fine detail silver embossing powder, Milwaukee heat tool, Darice double-sided adhesive foam circles
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 FacebookCreative Group to connect with other Clear Scraps fans! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time!
Hi friends! I hope you are having a beautiful weekend! It’s nice and chilly here, and we are all healthy and happy, so life is good! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! I’m up on the Prickley Pear Stamps blog today with another fun Halloween card. This latch card features the super adorable Bats stamp set, Bats 2 stamp set and coordinating Bat die. I absolutely love the fold but I’ve only made a few of them over the years. My problem is that my tutorial files are about 6″ thick and there are just too many to choose from, lol! The BOO! die cut is the latch that the circular element slides under to keep the card closed.
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! ;)
Hi everyone! A big ol’ Happy Saturday to you! I hope you’ve had an awesome week and are planning to do something fun and relaxing this weekend! 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 card using some of the new brads that hit the store a few days ago! What’s more fun than new brads?! These Gift Brads are super versatile and can be used for any occasion, and I paired them with our Gold Skinny Washi Tape and Green Enamel Dots to create a simple Christmas card!
I cut the inside panel from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock and embellished it with strips of the red dotted cardstock and gold washi tape, stamped the sentiment in red ink, and adhered the panel to dark red cardstock.
And one more peek… such a sweet and simple Christmas card with some amazing brads and festive gold washi tape! Love how this turned out!
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! ;)
Happy Friday, everybody! I hope you’ve had an amazing week! We only had one appointment (for two felines) this week so I’ve gotten quite a bit of crafting in… and that makes me happy! I’m stoked to be back on the CutCardStock blog today with an awesome DT inspiration project featuring our Royal Sundance cardstock that’s on sale this month, so be sure to stock up! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support! I’ve been on a pinwheel twist card ‘kick’ for the last couple weeks (I have made four, lol) and this is the first one I’ve posted. I absolutely love making these… you know me and fun folds! I used Royal Sundance Felt Natural cardstock, Royal Sundance Linen Midnight Blue cardstock and Winter Wonderland 6×6 Cardstock Pad with just a few other items in my studio, so a very short list of supplies is needed!
This card folds flat to fit in a standard A2 size envelope, however, you could easily alter the dimensions to make it as large or as small as you want. I cut the card base and three extra panels from Royal Sundance Felt Natural cardstock. I cut layering panels from Royal Sundance Linen Midnight Blue cardstock. I picked the four scenes I wanted to use from the Winter Wonderland 6×6 Cardstock Pad and cut panels from each. The scenic panels were adhered to the blue layering panels and then adhered to the Natural felt panels.
Here’s a shot from above so you can see the construction. It really is pretty simple and straight-forward. Be sure to check out my tutorial on the CutCardStock blog!
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!
Hi friends! How’s the weather where you are? We had our first snow day before yesterday and it sure was a beautiful sight! It snowed a little bit more today but it didn’t stick, so we’ll see what tonight brings! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support! I indulged myself in some super adorable Trinity Stamps Halloween stamps and dies, and have a fun Trinity Stamps Ambassador inspiration project to share this evening! I made this card a couple weeks ago and have had so much going on that I haven’t had a chance to post it, so I’m chomping at the bit! ;)
I cut the inside panel from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock and embellished it with leftover strips of the purple gingham paper and red, green, and dark purple cardstock. I stamped another sentiment from the Trick or Drink Stamp Set in black ink and layered the panel on dark purple cardstock.
And one more peek… how stinkin’ cute is this?! I fell in the love with these stamps and dies the moment I laid eyes on them! So fun!
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 stamps, dies and other goodies at Trinity Stamps! And head on over to the Trinity Stamps Facebook Page for loads of inspiration! And while you’re at it, join the Trinity Stamps Facebook community group to connect with other Trinity Stamps fans! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time!
Hi friends! Happy Tuesday – I hope you’re having a wonderful week! I’ve had to go in and tweak this post, as I found it in my drafts… that’s what happens when a person has way too much going on, lol! But I AM getting caught up and it’s a good feeling! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support! I’ve popped in to share another sample I created for Prickley Pear Stamps! Just in time for Halloween, this fun wedding congrats card features the Dancing Skeleton and Scalloped Oval stamp sets!
I cut a standard A2 size top-folding landscape card base from Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110# cardstock along with a layering panel from the oh-so-pretty Crafter’s Companion Floral Delight 6×6 paper pad which I adhered to the card base. I added a strip of Holiday Colors White Glitter Tape down each side. I stamped the coffin from the Dancing Skeleton stamp set on pink and blue prints from the same Floral Delight paper pad and fussy cut them. I stamped the skellys and their clothing (also from the Dancing Skeleton stamp set) on Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# cardstock, fussy cut the pieces, and added just a pop of color with alcohol markers on each. I placed them in their respective coffins and adhered them to the front card panel along with a die cut sentiment.
I cut the inside panel from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock and embellished it with a strip of the Floral Delight paper, kraft and white cardstock, stamped the sentiment from the Scalloped Oval stamp set in black ink and layered the panel on kraft cardstock.
And one more peek… super happy with how this turned out! Love these skellys in their bride and groom garb! ;)
Prickley Pear Stamps products used: Dancing Skeleton stamp set Scalloped Oval stamp set
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! ;)
Hi everyone! A very Happy Saturday to you – I hope you’ve had a great week! We’ve had another busy week with doctor appointments for both Ed and I, and I’m feverishly playing catch-up, lol! 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 festive and fun CAS Christmas card featuring our Santa Hat Brads, Santa Suit Brads and Snowflake Brads!
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! ;)
Hi everybody! I hope you’re having a fabulous weekend and you’re doing something fun! I’m thrilled to be showcasing three more projects created with some of the amazing Paper Goods over at STAMPlorations! I absolutely love these products and I’m having the best time ever! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support! For this STAMPlorations feature I have created three card projects using the Artsy Abstract A2 Quick Card Fronts available in the Paper Goods section of the store. These card fronts are so beautiful, and although I created all cards, these can be used to create just about any kind of paper project. My first project is a birthday tile card featuring the Artsy Abstract A2 Quick Card Fronts with several raised tiles and a die cut Skinny Sentiment.
My second project is a set of six 3.5″ x 5″ motivational notelets also featuring the Artsy Abstract A2 Quick Card Fronts with computer-generated vertical sentiments reading Encourage, Believe, Dream, Create, Inspire and Imagine. I cut the card bases from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock along with layering panels from CutCardStock Royal Sundance Linen Eclipse Black cardstock, and rounded the bottom right corner of each. I layered panels cut from the Artsy Abstract A2 Quick Card Fronts onto the black linen panels and adhered them to the front of the card bases. I cut black linen banners for each card, flagged one end with the square punch, and adhered one vertically to each card front. I printed the Encourage, Believe, Dream, Create, Inspire and Imagine sentiments on the computer, trimmed them and adhered one to each card front. I added black gemstones to complete the card fronts. I embellished the inside panels with leftover pieces of the Artsy Abstract A2 Quick Card Fronts and strips of CutCardStock Pop-Tone Black Licorice cardstock, and layered the panels on the black licorice cardstock. Since these are notelets, I left the inside of each of these blank to write a custom message.
I hope you’ve enjoyed these projects and you’re inspired to get crafty! Be sure to check out all the amazing paper goods, stamps, dies, stencils, digis and other crafty goodies at the STAMPlorations main, outlet and digital stores! Use code STAMPGIRLLESLIE for a 20% discount on your orders in the store (with unlimited uses)! And there is A LOT going on over at the STAMPlorations blog – tons of creative inspiration, tutorials, promotions and giveaways – all month long! If you’ve never visited, you are definitely in for a good time! When you do visit, be sure to leave comments on the posts! Every month Shery draws seven random winners from all the posts published during the month, so the more posts you comment on, the more chances you have to win! And be sure to Follow STAMPlorations on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for more creative inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)
Happy Thursday, everybody! I hope you’re having a fabulous week! I’m thrilled to be back on the Clear Scraps blog today with another cool DT inspiration project! I love Americana and I have a super awesome long-time friend who lives and breathes ‘beach’ so when I saw this amazing pair of giant birch flip flops in the Clear Scraps store, the wheels started turning! Stars and stripes, an Adirondack chair and beach sand, and this project came to life!
I painted the XL Wood Flip Flops base with white chalk paint and the straps with red chalk paint (two coats each) and let them dry. I stamped dots all over the straps in gold ink and set them aside to dry. I painted Multi Stars Chipboard Embellishments with two coats of blue chalk paint and sprinkled clear glitter on them while still wet. Once they were dry, I adhered them to the entire length of the left flip flop along with quite a few tiny stars punched from blue cardstock. I hand-cut stripes from red cardstock and adhered them to the right flip flop along with the Life Is Good Chipboard Word Title that I inked with gold ink to match the dots on the straps.
I embellished the bottom of the right flip flop with a stamped and layered tag tied with gold string, along with a stamped, embossed and die cut Adirondack chair and some beach sand fashioned from torn kraft paper.
The finishing touch was a large multi-looped bow fashioned from wide navy ribbon with a jewel brad embellishment in the center.
Other products used: Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Basis Blue cardstock, CutCardStock Basis Dark Red cardstock, CutCardStock Brown Bag Kraft paper Stamps: Altenew Happy Dreams stamp set, Dare 2B Artzy Flip Flops stamp set Ink/Paint: Folkart White Adirondack, Nautical and Tuscan Red Chalk Paint, Delicata Golden Glitz ink, Catherine Pooler Cranberry Fizz and Juniper Mist ink, American Crafts Gold Metallic Marker Dies/Punches: CUTplorations Stitched Tags nesting dies, Dare 2B Artzy Flip Flops die set, Stampin’ Up Itty Bitty Star punch Accessories: Big Shot, MISTI stamp tool, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Ranger Distress Collage Medium, Glossy Accents, Ranger Clear Embossing Powder, Stampin’ Up Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Eyelet Outlet Clear Jewel Gold Rim Brad, Zutter Bow-It-All v2.0, Really Reasonable Ribbon Gold Metallic String and Navy Silk Crush Ribbon, gold ribbon from stash
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 FacebookCreative Group to connect with other Clear Scraps fans! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time!
Hi everyone! A very Happy Saturday to you – I hope you’ve had a great week! October is probably my favorite month of the entire year and I can’t believe it’s here already! Yay for my birthday and Yay for Fall! ;) 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 mini slimline for a super sweet little boy who turned one a few days ago! This was such a fun card and features our Train Mix Brads and Sun & Cloud Brads. I semi-CASEd the sentiment on one of my own designs from several years ago where I used a tractor.
I cut a mini slimline landscape top-folding card base from Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110# cardstock along with a layering panel from CutCardStock Basis Blue cardstock. I printed the front and inside sentiments on a piece of Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# cardstock and trimmed them down to be slightly smaller than the blue panels. Let me interrupt for a PSA: The typical mini slimline is 3″ x 6″, however, I decided going forward that I’ll make mini slimlines 3-1/2″ x 6″ which will be the legal size for mailing. ;) I hand-drew the train track across the white panel with a black alcohol marker, added Train Mix Brads and Sun & Cloud Brads, and adhered the panels to the card base. The final touch was drawing a little ‘smoke’ coming from the locomotive with a light gray alcohol marker.
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! ;)
