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Coffee because adulting is Hard

Hey everybody! Happy Hump Day – I hope you’re having a good week! I’ve popped in this morning to share another Kat Scrappiness Creative Influencer inspiration project. I created a clean and simple note card for that coffee lover featuring the Perk Up Stamp Set and Perk Up Coordinating Dies! This card, as simple as it is, was so much fun and made me giggle the entire time it took me to make it!

I cut a standard A2 size top-folding card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock and rounded the bottom right corner. I cut strips of patterned paper from the Keep It Simple Mango 12×12 Collection Pack and adhered them to the bottom of the card front. I stamped the coffee pot and sentiment in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Solar White cardstock and cut them with the coordinating dies. I cut two more coffee pots and adhered them together for a little dimension. I adhered several loops of Coats and Clark gold sewing thread to the back side of the coffee pot element and then adhered it to the card base. The finishing touch was adding several Eyelet Outlet white enamel dots.

I embellished the inside flap with narrow strips of the patterned paper used on the front. Since this is a note card, I left the inside blank with plenty of room to write custom message.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Place To Start: February 2023 – Anything Goes w/ optional Pick a Palette
2. Classic Design Challenge: February 2023 #2 – Anything Goes
3. If You Give A Crafter A Cookie: February Challenge – Orange
4. Jan’s Digi Challenges: February 2023 – Anything Goes
5. Wednesday’s Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog: February Anything Goes

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

Kat Scrappiness products used:
Perk Up Stamp Set
Perk Up Coordinating Dies

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock, Keep It Simple Mango 12×12 Collection Pack
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Dies/Punches: Kadomaru Pro Corner Rounder
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive, Tape Runner, MISTI stamping tool, Big Shot, Coats & Clark Gold Sewing Thread, Eyelet Outlet White Enamel Dots

I hope you’ve enjoyed this project and I’ve inspired you to get crafty! Be sure to check out all the amazing stuff in the Kat Scrappiness store… there’s some of just about everything you’ll need to get your craft on, I promise! Be sure to Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube for tons of crafty inspiration! And we’d love it if you’d join the Kat Scrappiness Insiders and Stamping Enablers Facebook Groups for lots of fun crafty ideas and to share your creativity! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time!

Scrappy hugs,

Happy Holidays

2/12/23 CAS Weekly Favorite at Splitcoast Stampers!

Hey everybody! Happy Tuesday! I’m delighted to share another Keep It Simple DT inspiration project with you today! You know I love me some fun folds, and I’ve created a twisted gate fold featuring a variety of products from the Scandinavian Christmas collection! I used papers from the 6×9 Cardstock Pack and 6×9 Collection Pack, Gnomes Die Cut Pieces and Gnomes Stamps! You know I love gnomes, too! ;)

I cut the card base from CutCardStock Basis White cardstock and layering panels from papers in the 6×9 Cardstock Pack and 6×9 Collection Pack. I die cut a circle using a Spellbinders Classic Circles die to use as the base for the focal element that I created with die cuts from the Gnomes Die Cut Pieces. I stamped a sentiment from the Gnomes Stamps in Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

Here’s a shot of the card partly opened.

I stamped another sentiment on the inside from the Gnomes Stamps in black ink and added some snowflake die cuts from the Gnomes Die Cut Pieces.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. 613 Avenue Create: February 2023 – Anything Goes w/ optional Use Red for Anything But a Heart (playing twist)
2. Classic Design Challenge: February 2023 #2 – Anything Goes
3. Creative Creases Challenges: #50 – Anything Goes with a Fun Fold
4. Jan’s Digi Challenges: February 2023 – Anything Goes
5. QKR Stampede: #460 – Anything Goes

Keep It Simple products used:
Scandinavian Christmas 6×9 Cardstock Pack
Scandinavian Christmas 6×9 Collection Pack
Gnomes Die Cut Pieces
Gnomes Stamps

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: CutCardStock Basis 80# White cardstock
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Dies/Punches: Spellbinders Classic Circles Large dies
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamping tool, Big Shot, Stampin’ Up Mini Dimensionals

I hope you’ve loved seeing this project as much as I loved creating it, and you’re inspired to get crafty! Be sure to check out ALL the fun goodies in the Keep It Simple store such as paper, stamps, die cuts, ephemera, washi tape and enamel dots to name just a few! You’ll go crazy! Be sure to Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest for lots of crafty inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time!

Scrappy hugs,

You are perfect

Hey everybody! I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend! Yesterday was pretty amazing here in southwestern Colorado – it was in the 40s and the sun was out all day melting some of the snow! I believe today will be another gorgeous day! I have a pretty half flap inspirational card to share created with an assortment of products from the Keep It Simple Clementine Bundle! I’m SO in love with this bundle – it has two paper packs (one with a die cut chipboard sheet), sticker sheet, puffy stickers, pearls rhinestones, buttons, enamel shapes and washi tape – enough crafty goodies to create a huge array of projects! Seriously, you need to check it out!

I cut a standard A2 size half flap card base from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock along with an assortment of strips and panels from papers in the Keep It Simple Clementine Collection 12×12 Paper Pack, Flip Sides 12×12 Paper Pack. I embellished the panels with die cuts from the Die Cut Printed Chipboard, stickers from the 12×12 Sticker Sheet, a Puffy Sticker and Rhinestones.

I cut the inside panel from CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Aquamarine cardstock and added a sticker from the 12×12 Sticker Sheet which completed the card.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. Classic Design Challenge: February 2023 #2 – Anything Goes
2. Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog: #108 – Anything Goes
3. Creative Creases Challenges: #50 – Anything Goes with a Fun Fold
4. QKR Stampede: #460 – Anything Goes

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

Products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Aquamarine cardstock
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Fiskars 12 ” SureCut Paper Trimmer, Bearly Art precision craft glue; Keep It Simple Clementine Bundle: Clementine Collection 12×12 Paper Pack, Flip Sides 12×12 Paper Pack with Die Cut Printed Chipboard, 12×12 Sticker Sheet, Puffy Stickers and Rhinestones

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this half flap fold! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

Sending Good Thoughts your way

Hi friends! Well, we busted through another week and it’s Saturday again! But that’s not a bad thing, is it?! I’m back up on the Prickley Pear Stamps blog today with another card featuring the oh-so-gorgeous Brighter Days Ahead stamp set which I absolutely love! Besides the amazing focal image, there are tons of sentiments. A couple days ago I shared a paper-pieced card created with it, so I colored the image on this one with alcohol markers. It’s difficult trying to achieve texture with markers but I think I did okay! ;)

I cut a standard A2 size side-folding card from CutCardStock 110# Basis Natural cardstock and rounded the bottom right corner. I stamped the image in Memento Rich Cocoa ink on 80# Basis Natural and masked the lower right corner of the image. I traced the rounded corner of the card base onto the image, and colored it with alcohol markers. I stamped the sentiment and added several flat sequins which completed the card.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. Classic Design Challenge: February 2023 #2 – Anything Goes

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

Prickley Pear Stamps products used:
Brighter Days Ahead stamp set

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: CutCardStock 110# Basis Natural cardstock
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa ink (pad and marker); Arteza alcohol markers- BR41/43/44/51, YG22/45, Y22
Dies/Punches: Kadomaru Pro Corner Rounder
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive, MISTI stamp tool, Picket Fence Studios Spiked Cider Sequin Mix

I hope you’ve enjoyed this project! Be sure to check out all the awesome stamps and dies at Prickley Pear Stamps! Save 10% on anything on the site when you shop at Prickley Pear Stamps by using 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 and become a Follower! Hope to see you there! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

Snow Much Fun

2/28/23 Stand Out Creation at Scrapping4fun Challenges!

Hi friends! Dang, this week has flown by! It’s Friday already which is a good thing for all the working folks! I’m delighted to be back to share one more ScrapbookingStore DT inspiration project with you created with the amazing 2023 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades! The upgrades in these monthly kits are always just as amazing as the papers and coordinating sticker sheets. In addition to the paper and stickers, I was excited to use the large snowflake element in this month’s kit upgrades to create a fun Winter-themed card.

I cut a standard A2 size side-folding card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock along with layering panels from a patterned paper in the kit and CutCardStock Twine cardstock. I adhered a sentiment sticker from the sticker sheet in the upper left corner and then adhered the large snowflake from the upgrades to the card front. I cut two words from a tag on the sticker sheet, adhered them to trimmed scraps of twine cardstock, and adhered them to the card front. I added Eyelet Outlet 3mm blue pearls to the six shorter arms of the snowflake for a little interest.

I cut the inside panel from 80# Solar White cardstock and embellished it with a scalloped strip from the sticker sheet and a strip of CutCardStock Twine cardstock. I adhered a sentiment sticker and a polar bear sticker from the sticker sheet, which completed the card.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. Classic Design Challenge: February 2023 #2 – Anything Goes
2. Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog: #108 – Anything Goes
3. QKR Stampede: #460 – Anything Goes
4. Scrapping4fun Challenges: #220 – Anything Goes

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

ScrapbookingStore products used:
January 2023 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Twine cardstock
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tape Runner, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive, Eyelet Outlet 3mm blue pearls

I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project and you’re thinking about all the fun you could have with this month’s kit… you really ought to think about joining the Subscription Club! Be sure to Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube for lots of crafty inspiration! And if you do decide to join the Subscription Club, join our ScrapbookingStore Club Member Group on Facebook for more inspiration and to share your projects! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time!

Scrappy hugs,

Holding you close in my Heart

Hey everybody! I hope you’re having a fabulous week! I’m up on the Prickley Pear Stamps blog today with a beautiful uplifting card created with stamps from the gorgeous Brighter Days Ahead stamp set. I did quite a bit of paper piecing with colored cardstock on this CAS-ish card and I wish you could run your fingers over it and feel all the texture! I love how it turned out!

I cut a standard A2 size side-folding card base from CutCardStock 110# Basis Natural cardstock. I stamped the focal image on the card base in Memento Rich Cocoa ink and then six more times – once on CutCardStock Basis Gold, Basis Light Brown, Sandcastle, Ginger Snap, Pop Tone Jellybean Green and Pop Tone Gumdrop Green cardstock. Then the fun began fussy cutting each element or section and adhering them to the card base. I stamped the sentiment and added several Eyelet Outlet tiny heart sequins which completed the card.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. Classic Design Challenge: February 2023 #2 – Anything Goes
2. Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog: #108 – Anything Goes
3. Scrapping4fun Challenges: #220 – Anything Goes
4. Wednesday’s Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog: February Anything Goes

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

Prickley Pear Stamps products used:
Brighter Days Ahead stamp set

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: CutCardStock 110# Basis Natural, Basis Gold, Basis Light Brown, Sandcastle, Ginger Snap, Pop Tone Jellybean Green and Pop Tone Gumdrop Green cardstock
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa ink (pad and marker)
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive, MISTI stamp tool, Eyelet Outlet tiny heart sequins

Scrappy hugs,

‘Tis the Season fun fold

Hey everybody! Happy Thursday – it’s almost the weekend and I hope you have something fun planned! I’m back this morning with another ScrapbookingStore DT inspiration project created with the amazing 2023 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades! I love the versatility of the double-sided papers in this kit – so many wonderful patterns for so many projects! I’ve grown especially fond of the double gatefold lately, so that’s the direction I took for this project. And who doesn’t love an adorable snow angel?!

I cut the double gatefold card base from a double-sided paper in the kit. Using the Spellbinders Standard Circles Small and Classic Scalloped Circles Small dies, I cut the element for the card front from a patterned paper in the kit and CutCardStock Twine cardstock and adhered a snow angel sticker from the sticker sheet to it. I adhered patterned paper strips to the bottom of the card front and stamped the sentiment from the Taylored Expressions Winter Wishes stamp set in Catherine Pooler Juniper Mist ink.

I cut the inside panel from Basis White and embellished it with a patterned paper strip and a mitten sticker and a sentiment sticker from the sticker sheet. I layered the panel on Basis Navy and an additional patterned paper from the kit. Lol, I didn’t notice until this very minute that the angle of this photo elongated the circular element on the front… sorry about that! :|

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. Classic Design Challenge: February 2023 #2 – Anything Goes
2. Scrapping4fun Challenges: #220 – Anything Goes
3. Wednesday’s Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog: February Anything Goes

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

ScrapbookingStore products used:
January 2023 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: CutCardStock Basis White, Basis Navy and Twine cardstock
Stamps: Taylored Expressions Winter Wishes stamp set
Ink: Catherine Pooler Juniper Mist ink
Dies/Punches: Spellbinders Standard Circles Small and Classic Scalloped Circles Small dies
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tape Runner, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive, MISTI stamping tool, Big Shot, Nuvo White Blizzard Glitter Drops

Scrappy hugs,

Baby it’s cold outside

Hi friends! Happy Hump Day! I’m thrilled to be back to share another ScrapbookingStore DT inspiration project with you today created with the amazing 2023 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades! The Winter-themed papers and stickers in this kit represent wonderful childhood memories for many. I used several patterned papers and stickers from this month’s kit for this super cute A2 card. This design is really simple and could easily be mass-produced to create multiple cards for a gift set!

I cut a standard A2 size top-folding card base from Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock along with a layering panel from a patterned paper in the kit, and rounded the bottom right corner of each. I cut smaller panels from CutCardStock Basis Blue cardstock and another patterned paper in the kit, adhered them together and then to the left side of the card front. Using the Cottage Cutz Double Stitched Ovals, I die cut an oval from an additional patterned paper in the kit and adhered it to the right side. I added an ice skates sticker and a sentiment sticker from the sticker sheet, which completed the card front.

I cut the inside panel from Solar White cardstock and embellished it with a scrap piece of the patterned paper used on the front. I added a sentiment sticker and a beanie sticker from the sticker sheet and layered the panel on Basis Navy.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. Crafty Gals Corner: #239 – Winter Fun
2. Try it on Tuesday: Winter Blues

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

ScrapbookingStore products used:
January 2023 Scrapbook Kit with Upgrades

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Basis Blue cardstock
Dies/Punches: Kadomaru Pro Corner Rounder, Cottage Cutz Double Stitched Ovals
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tape Runner, Art Glitter Dries Clear adhesive, Big Shot

Scrappy hugs,

Stay Humble-Work Hard-Be Kind

2/3/23 Rising Star at A Place To Start!

Hey everybody! Happy first day of February… already! Can you believe it?! Mom and Dad would have been married 75 years today and I’m sure they are celebrating that Diamond Anniversary in Heaven! I’m delighted to be back with another Keep It Simple DT inspiration project to share! This mini slimline features products from the Household Chore Gnomes collection that was released last September! You know I love me some gnomes and these are some of the cutest ever!

I cut a 3-1/2″ x 6″ mini slimline card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock along with strips and a layering panel from papers in the Household Chore Gnomes Collection Pack and the Back To Basics Royal Collection Pack. I stamped the gnome, bubbles and soap from the Household Chore Gnomes Work Hard Stamps in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Solar White cardstock, colored them with alcohol markers, and cut them with the coordinating Household Chore Gnomes Work Hard Dies. I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set in Catherine Poole Suede Shoes ink and added several Back To Basics Royal Enamel Dots.

I cut the inside panel from Solar White cardstock, embellished it with strips of the papers used on the front, and stamped the sentiment in blue ink.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Place To Start: January 2023 Anything Goes
2. The Crafter’s Cafe: #293 – Colors of the Rainbow and More (use bright colors)

Keep It Simple products used:
Household Chore Gnomes Work Hard Stamp & Die Bundle
Household Chore Gnomes Collection Pack 6×6 Cardstock
Back To Basics Royal Collection Pack 6×6 Cardstock
Back To Basics Royal Enamel Dots

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Arteza alcohol markers- YR37, BR28, R31, CG06/08, BG24; Catherine Poole Suede Shoes ink;
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tonic 8.5 Comfort Trimmer, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamping tool, Big Shot, 1mm-thick foam squares

I hope you’ve loved seeing this project as much as I loved creating it, and you’re inspired to get crafty! Be sure to check out ALL the fun goodies in the Keep It Simple store such as paper, stamps, die cuts, ephemera, washi tape and enamel dots to name just a few! You’ll love them! Be sure to Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest for lots of crafty inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time!

Scrappy hugs,

Happy Father’s Day

Hi friends! I hope your week has started off nicely and it’s not too awfully cold where you are! Temperatures have definitely warmed up a bit since the arctic blast in December which was super scary. I’m delighted to share that one of my projects was an October winner over at A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge Blog and I was asked to guest design for an upcoming challenge, so here I am! For February #2-2023 – Anything Goes, we were gifted our choice of a digital image or paper pack from the sponsor, craftsUprint.com, and I chose a paper pack with some very cool papers for my Father’s Day card. Unbeknownst to me, the papers were designed by my friend, Anne Constantly-Carding, for craftsUprint, so be sure to check them out!

I cut a standard A2 size top-folding card base from CutCardStock Basis 110# Natural cardstock along with layering panels from CutCardStock Basis Blue cardstock and two coordinating papers in the craftsUprint Father’s Day Patterned Paper Pack. I printed the sentiment on CutCardStock Basis 80# Natural cardstock, punched it with a 1-3/4″ circle punch, and layered it on a 2″ circle punched from the Basis Blue and an additional 2-1/4″ circle punched from the Basis Natural cardstock. The finishing touch was adding several Eyelet Outlet ivory enamel dots.

I cut the inside panel from CutCardStock Basis 80# Natural cardstock and embellished it with a strip of one of the patterned papers used on the front along with a narrow strip of CutCardStock Basis Blue cardstock. I stamped a sentiment from the Stampin’ Up Hats Off stamp set in Catherine Pooler Suede Shoes ink.

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. Crafty Catz: #622 – Anything Goes w/ optional twist of 3 Favorite Colors (no twist)

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

Products used:
Cardstock/Paper: CutCardStock Basis 110# Natural, Basis 80# Natural and Basis Blue cardstock, craftsUprint Father’s Day Patterned Paper Pack
Stamps: Stampin’ Up Hats Off stamp set
Ink: Catherine Pooler Suede Shoes ink
Dies/Punches: Stampin’ Up 1-3/4″ and 2″ circle punches, EK Success 2-1/4″ circle punch
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tape Runner, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Eyelet Outlet ivory enamel dots

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this guest design project and will link up an anything goes project with us this month! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,