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Motivational Artist Trading Coin Mini Album

6/30/22 Best Technique Winner at Classic Design Challenge Blog!
7/20/22 Top 3 at ATC Around the World!

Hey everybody! Happy Huuuump Day! Hope you’re having a great week! I have an awesome CutCardStock DT inspiration project to share with you today featuring more of our Pop Tone cardstock, which I absolutely love. You know how much I love me some ATCs (artist trading cards/coins/cubes)… and I thought it would be fun to make a mini album of motivational double-sided coins! I used several colors of Pop Tone cardstock that I paired with a variety of Doodlebug Design patterned papers for the coins, and various other supplies to embellish them.

I started by punching six artist trading coins from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock using my Fiskars 2-1/2″ circle punch. Next, I punched 12 circles (using the same Fiskars 2-1/2″ circle punch) from Doodlebug Design Hello Spring, Swiss Dot Rainbow Petite Prints, Gingham-Linen Rainbow Petite Prints and Nifty Notions Double-Sided 6×6 Papers. Using several dies and a scalloped circle punch, I cut a variety of shapes from Pop Tone Banana Split, Berrylicious, Blue Raspberry, Cotton Candy, Gumdrop Green and Spearmint cardstock.

I adhered a patterned paper circle and a Pop Tone cardstock shaped element to each side of all six coins. I punched a hole at the top of each coin with my WRMK Crop-A-Dile Big Bite and added a clear hole reinforcement to each. Next, I added 49 and Market botanical laser cuts, Eyelet Outlet pearls or gemstones, and a Tim Holtz Small Talk sentiment sticker to each side of all six coins. The final step was fastening the coins together with a tiny gold ball chain and clasp.

And one more look… totally loving how this project turned out! Would be super adorable pinned to a bulletin board showing a different motivational sentiment every day!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge Blog: #6-2022 – Anything Goes
2. Ally’s Angels: #59 – Anything Goes
3. ATC Around the World Challenge: #90 – Circles
4. Classic Design Challenge: June #6 – Anything Goes
5. Corrosive Challenge Blog: #6 – Anything Goes
6. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #124 – Anything Goes Always
7. Crafty Catz: #600 – Anything Goes w/ optional twist of Add Sentiment
8. Ellibelle’s Crafty Wednesday Challenge: June Anything Goes
9. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends: #184 – Anything Goes
10. Through the Craft Room Door: June 21st Anything Goes
11. World Wide Open Design Team Challenge: #06 – Anything Goes

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

CutCardStock products used:
Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock
Pop Tone Banana Split cardstock
Pop Tone Berrylicious cardstock
Pop Tone Blue Raspberry cardstock
Pop Tone Cotton Candy cardstock
Pop Tone Gumdrop Green cardstock
Pop Tone Spearmint cardstock

Other products used:
Paper: Doodlebug Design Hello Spring, Swiss Dot Rainbow Petite Prints, Gingham-Linen Rainbow Petite Prints and Nifty Notions Double-Sided 6×6 Papers
Ink: Arteza alcohol markers- B23, P13 and YG43 (used to color clear gemstones)
Dies/Punches: Fiskars 2-1/2″ Circle Punch, EK Success 2-1/4″ Scalloped Circle Punch, Prickley Pear Stamps Scalloped Circle Die, My Favorite Things Wonky Stitched Circle STAX Die-namics, Memory Box Stitched Octagon Layers, Memory Boxed Stitched Circle Layers, Sizzix Dotted Circles Thinlits
Accessories: Bearly Art precision craft glue, Big Shot, 49 and Market Curators Botanical Laser Cut Elements, Tim Holtz idea-ology Small Talk sentiment stickers; Eyelet Outlet 3mm brown, purple, blue and green 3mm pearl bling; Eyelet Outlet champagne and clear 3mm jewel bling; We R Memory Keepers Crop-A-Dile Big Bite, Avery Clear Hole Reinforcements, tiny gold ball chain and clasp

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,

Birthday Fishes ATC

Hey everybody, Happy Tuesday! I hope you’re having a great week so far! I’ve popped in this morning to share an awesome Tape Runner DT inspiration project! I created an artist trading card featuring a phantom stamped background along with a super adorable Cottage Cutz die set, and of course, all elements (except the pearls) were adhered with Retractable Tape Runner. You know how I love ATCs, and this one was definitely a fun one!

As mentioned above, all elements on this ATC were adhered with Retractable Tape Runner. Wet glue was used only to adhere the pearls. I cut two 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ ATC bases, trimmed just a tiny bit off one of them, and rounded the corners on both. I colored the trimmed panel with an orange alcohol marker. When it was dry, I stamped the birthday fishes sentiment from the Stampin’ Up Whale Done stamp set in a vertical orientation in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Next, I stamped the RiverCity Rubber Works Birthday Background in Versamark and heat embossed it with Hero Arts Clear Embossing Powder.

I adhered the trimmed, stamped and embossed ATC panel onto the remaining ATC base. Using the Cottage Cutz Goldfish & Bowl die set, I die cut all the elements from 110# Solar White cardstock. I colored them with alcohol markers and adhered them to the ATC. The finishing touch was adding Eyelet Outlet white pearl bling across the top of the fishbowl.

And one more peek… how stinkin’ cute is this ATC?! I absolutely LOVE this die set and it’s so awesome to have good strong Tape Runner adhesive to hold it all together!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge Blog: #6-2022 – Anything Goes
2. Ally’s Angels: #59 – Anything Goes
3. Classic Design Challenge: June #6 – Anything Goes
4. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #124 – Anything Goes Always
5. Crafty Catz: #600 – Anything Goes w/ optional twist of Add Sentiment
6. Critter Crazy Challenges: #63 – Anything Goes with a Featured Critter
7. Ellibelle’s Crafty Wednesday Challenge: June Anything Goes
8. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends: #184 – Anything Goes
9. World Wide Open Design Team Challenge: #06 – Anything Goes

Tape Runner products used:
Retractable Tape Runner

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# Solar White cardstock
Stamps: Stampin’ Up Whale Done stamp set, RiverCity Rubber Works Birthday Background stamp
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Arteza alcohol markers- YR04/14, R03/05, YG43, B17/18, BR82, BK00; Versamark
Dies/Punches: Kadomaru Pro corner rounder, Cottage Cutz Goldfish & Bowl die set
Accessories: We R Memory Keepers Mini Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamping tool, Big Shot, Hero Arts Clear Embossing Powder, Eyelet Outlet White Pearl Bling Strip

I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project and you’re inspired to get your craft on! Be sure to check out the ah-mazing Tape Runner, Retractable Tape Runner and Highlight Tape Runner at TapeRunner.com! Be sure to Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time!

Scrappy hugs,

What Makes a Home?

Hey, everybody! Happy Monday! I hope you had a fabulous weekend! I’m thrilled to be back on the Clear Scraps blog today with another awesome DT inspiration project. I’ve been playing with the 3-D Frameables again (maybe still playing with them, lol) and created a sweet home-themed project featuring our Base with Square Frame and Word n Shape Home-House. I really enjoyed creating this!

I started by covering the two base pieces, the frame, and the House shape with patterned paper, and adhered the base pieces together. This was a new pack of paper and I really love all the coordinating patterns.

I printed the home definition on a piece of the patterned paper that I cut down to 8-1/2″ x 11″, trimmed it, and sandwiched it between the two frame pieces. I fussy cut a small flower from the scrap leftover from covering the small base piece, and adhered it to the top right corner of the frame. I adhered two heart die cuts (leftover from another project) to the house and embellished it with white pearl bling strips. I colored the Home word with a dark green alcohol marker and embellished it with yellow enamel dots.

And one more peek… so loving how this turned out! How true is that home definition?! Of course, having fun products to play with is definitely a plus!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge Blog: #6-2022 – Anything Goes
2. Classic Design Challenge: June #6 – Anything Goes
3. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #124 – Anything Goes Always
4. Crafty Gals Corner: #232 – Anything Goes
5. World Wide Open Design Team Challenge: #06 – Anything Goes

Clear Scraps products used:
Base with Square Frame
Word n Shape Home-House

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Stampin’ Up Daffodil Afternoon DSP
Ink: Arteza YG00
Accessories: Computer-generated definition of home, leftover die cut hearts from stash, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Eyelet Outlet Yellow Enamel Dots, Eyelet Outlet White Pearl Bling Strips

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,

Wine Bottle Card/Tag

Hey everybody! You up yet?! We are early risers and are up bright and early every morning, and this is actually my second post this morning! ;) This time I’m sharing a super adorable wine bottle card/tag created with the Red Wine Blue cut file from Printable Cuttable Creatables! How stinkin’ cute is this?! It was so easy to make and I think it would be a hit on a bottle of wine taken to a 4th of July gathering!

Using my Scan N Cut, I cut all the pieces (plus extra background pieces) from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White and CutCardStock Basis Navy, Basis Red and Silver Glitter cardstock. I created a card with the two navy pieces by scoring horizontally across the top of the back piece and adhering it to the front piece. Then I assembled the front and added navy blue twine for the hanger.

I trimmed off the tops of the extra red and white pieces, adhered them together and then to the inside of the card, and stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up Happy & Heartfelt stamp set in Catherine Pooler Suede Shoes ink.

And one more peek… OMGosh, I’m so smitten! I love this cut file and I’m sure I’ll be using it again and again! Such a fun project!

Sharing in these additional challenges:
1. 613 Avenue Create: #202206 – Anything Goes / optional Let It All Hang Out (playing twist :)
2. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge Blog: #6-2022 – Anything Goes
3. Classic Design Challenge: June #6 – Anything Goes
4. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #124 – Anything Goes Always
5. Crafty Gals Corner: #232 – Anything Goes
6. Fab ‘n’ Funky Challenges: #553 – Celebrations (July 4th)
7. Use Your Stuff: #449 – Anything Goes

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

Products used:
Cardstock/Paper: CutCardStock Basis Navy, Basis Red and Silver Glitter cardstock; Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock
Stamps: Stampin’ Up Happy & Heartfelt stamp set
Ink: Catherine Pooler Suede Shoes ink
Dies/Punches/Cut Files: Printable Cuttable Creatables Red Wine Blue cut file
Accessories: Brother Scan N Cut, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Studio Blackbirds navy blue twine

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this wine bottle card/tag! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

Vase of Flowers Gift Card Holder

Hi friends! Happy Fri-YAY! I hope you’ve had a great week! I mentioned a couple days ago that I found a new online SVG store called Printable Cuttable Creatables, and I’ve created two more projects using her cut files that I’ll be sharing this morning. The first one is THE cutest gift card holder created with the Flower Vase Gift Card Holder cut file. It’s so bright and cheerful, and definitely a beautiful way to present a gift card for a birthday! I really enjoyed putting it together and watching it come to life!

Using my Scan N Cut, I cut all the pieces for the Flower Vase Gift Card Holder from CutCardStock Basis Dark Orange, Basis Gold, Basis Green, Basis Light Yellow, Basis Magenta, Basis Teal, Pop Tone Berrylicious, Pop Tone Cotton Candy, Pop Tone Grape Jelly, Pop Tone Grapesicle, Pop Tone Gumdrop Green, Pop Tone Tangy Orange, Camomile, and Scottish Highlands Green cardstock. Then the fun began with the assembly! I always love putting these projects together! I didn’t have a real gift card to use for the photo so I made one from a 80# Solar White cardstock scrap. I added a foiled and die cut sentiment created with a scrap of 110# Solar White cardstock and my Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System, Glimmer Gold Foil and Glimmer Mini Everyday Sentiments Plate & Die Set. The finishing touch was coloring the flower centers with Nuvo White Blizzard Glitter Drops.

And one more look… such a fun gift card holder that was an absolute delight to make! Can’t wait to send it to somebody now! ;)

Sharing in these additional challenges:
1. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge Blog: #6-2022 – Anything Goes
2. Classic Design Challenge: June #6 – Anything Goes
3. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #124 – Anything Goes Always
4. Crafty Gals Corner: #232 – Anything Goes
5. Fab ‘n’ Funky Challenges: #553 – Celebrations (birthday)
6. Sparkles Monthly Challenges: #152 – Floral Frenzy
7. Use Your Stuff: #449 – Anything Goes

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

Products used:
Cardstock/Paper: CutCardStock Basis Dark Orange, Basis Gold, Basis Green, Basis Light Yellow, Basis Magenta, Basis Teal, Pop Tone Berrylicious, Pop Tone Cotton Candy, Pop Tone Grape Jelly, Pop Tone Grapesicle, Pop Tone Gumdrop Green, Pop Tone Tangy Orange, Camomile, Scottish Highlands Green cardstock; Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock
Dies/Punches/Cut Files: Printable Cuttable Creatables Flower Vase Gift Card Holder cut file
Accessories: Brother Scan N Cut, Bearly Art precision craft glue; Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System, Glimmer Gold Foil and Glimmer Mini Everyday Sentiments Plate & Die Set, Big Shot, Stampin’ Up Mini Dimensionals, Nuvo White Blizzard Glitter Drops

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this awesome gift card holder as much as I enjoyed making it! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

Love is a Triple Fold Card

6/11/22 Top Rocker at 613 Avenue Create!
6/13/22 Top Pick at Heart’s Quest Challenge Blog!

Hi peeps! I hope you’re having a great week – Friday is almost here! I’m back with another post this morning to share a fun fold card that I created to enter in my friend Becca’s relatively new Heart’s Quest Challenge Blog. The current Challenge #4 is to use a dark blue heart and lots of dark blue on project, and I think I’ve accomplished that with this triple fold card. This is a Valentine’s Day card created in non-traditional blues and features several die cuts, some very cool flowing ink cardstock and a super fun sentiment on the inside!

I cut the card base, a large stitched heart and the belly band from CutCardStock Basis Navy cardstock, as well as layering panels from HOTP Flowing Ink double-sided cardstock which I adhered to the card base. I also cut an Eiffel Tower from CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Aquamarine cardstock using the Hero Arts Paper Layering Eiffel Tower die which I adhered to the card front. I die cut two love circles from CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Vista cardstock using the Taylored Expressions Ring Around the Words die. I adhered the stitched heart and one of the love circles to the card front, cutting along the edges of the flaps. I cut a belly band and layers from the Basis Navy and Flowing Ink cardstocks, and adhered part of the second love circle to it, lining it up with the card front.

I cut the inside panel from 80# Solar White cardstock and embellished it with a strip of HOTP Flowing Ink cardstock. I stamped the fun sentiment and heart from the STAMPlorations Funny Kinda Love stamp set in Catherine Pooler Tranquil and Cove Blue inks, and layered the panel on CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Vista cardstock.

And one more peek… this was such a fun card to create, and I’m so happy to have found Becca’s challenge! Come on over and check it out!

Sharing in these additional challenges:
1. 613 Avenue Create: #202206 – Anything Goes / optional Let It All Hang Out (no twist)
2. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge Blog: #6-2022 – Anything Goes
3. Classic Design Challenge: June #6 – Anything Goes
4. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #124 – Anything Goes Always
5. Creative Creases: #33 – Anything Goes with a Fun Fold
6. Fab ‘n’ Funky Challenges: #553 – Celebrations (Valentine’s Day)
7. Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenge Blog: June Anything Goes
8. Try It On Tuesday: For The Man In Your Life (for him on Valentine’s Day :)
9. Use Your Stuff: #449 – Anything Goes

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

Products used:
Cardstock/Paper: CutCardStock Basis Navy cardstock, CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Vista cardstock, CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Aquamarine cardstock, Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock, Hot Off The Press Flowing Ink 6×6 Double-Sided Cardstock
Stamps: STAMPlorations Funny Kinda Love stamp set
Ink: Catherine Pooler Tranquil and Cove Blue inks
Dies/Punches: Hero Arts Paper Layering Eiffel Tower die, Taylored Expressions Ring Around the Words die
Accessories: We R Memory Keepers Large Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot

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

Scrappy hugs,

Happy Father’s Day

Hi everyone! Is it getting warm where you are? I’ve been seeing posts on Facebook from friends saying they are melting, lol! We reached 98 degrees out here yesterday, which is pretty warm but not horrible, because we don’t have a lot of humidity. So we survived pretty well, thankfully with A/C. I’ve popped in this morning to share an awesome Tape Runner DT inspiration project! I created another Father’s Day card, and of course, all panels were adhered with Tape Runner. This one has a little kraft cardstock tone-on-tone going on which I paired with red cardstock and blue ink for a nice masculine look.

As mentioned above, all panels were adhered with Tape Runner. Spray adhesive was used for the intricate die cut, and wet glue was used to adhere the gemstones. I cut a standard A2 size top-folding card base from CutCardStock Twine cardstock. Next, I cut a layering panel from the Twine cardstock along with a slightly larger layering panel from CutCardStock Basis Red cardstock which I adhered together and then to the card base. Using the Tutti Designs Twisted Rope Background Die, I die cut the rope from the Twine cardstock as well, and adhered it to the card front. I stamped an Inspired by Stamping nautical tag and sentiment on the Twine cardstock in Catherine Pooler Suede Shoes and Rockin’ Red inks, and cut it with the coordinating die from the Inspired by Stamping Fancy Label Dies 2 set. The finishing touch was adding several Studio Katia Sparkling Crystals.

I cut the inside panel from CutCardStock Twine cardstock, stamped a sentiment from the Hero Arts Special Thank You stamp set in Catherine Pooler Suede Shoes ink, and layered the panel on CutCardStock Basis Red cardstock.

And one more look… really happy with how this tone-on-tone design turned out, and I’m always happy with how well the panels adhere with Tape Runner!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. 613 Avenue Create: #202206 – Anything Goes / optional Let It All Hang Out (no twist)
2. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge Blog: #6-2022 – Anything Goes
3. Classic Design Challenge: June #6 – Anything Goes
4. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #124 – Anything Goes Always
5. Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenge Blog: June Anything Goes
6. Paperbabe Stamps: #169 – Anything Goes
7. Try It On Tuesday: For The Man In Your Life
8. Use Your Stuff: #449 – Anything Goes
9. Wednesday’s Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog: June Challenge – Masculine

Tape Runner products used:
Tape Runner

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

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: CutCardStock Twine cardstock, CutCardStock Basis Red cardstock
Stamps: Inspired by Stamping Masculine Tags stamp set, Hero Arts Special Thank You stamp set
Ink: Catherine Pooler Suede Shoes and Rockin’ Red inks
Dies/Punches: Tutti Designs Twisted Rope Background die, Inspired by Stamping Fancy Label Dies 2
Accessories: We R Memory Keepers Large Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamping tool, Big Shot, Studio Katia Sparkling Crystals

Scrappy hugs,

Faux Metal Dangle Earrings

Hey everybody, Happy Hump Day! Dang, this week is flying by just as fast as all the rest! Hope you’re having a good one! As promised in yesterday’s post, I’ve stopped back in this morning with another project created with a cut file from Printable Cuttable Creatables! These faux metal dangle earrings were created from cardstock using the Classic Earring Set cut file and embellished with Nuvo Liquid Mercury Crystal Drops.

Using my Scan N Cut, I cut the three pieces for each earring from CutCardStock Curious Metallic Night cardstock, Shadow Gray cardstock and Curious Metallic White Silver cardstock and adhered them together. I added dots of Nuvo Liquid Mercury Crystal Drops to each earring and set them aside to dry. I believe the intent is to let the pieces dangle individually but since I was using Crystal Drops as an embellishment, I decided to adhere them. Once dry, I added the jump rings, earring wires and rubber earring backs, which completed the project.

And one more look… these really did turn out great and I can’t wait to make more – I believe there are nine earring designs in this cut file! So fun!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. 613 Avenue Create: #202206 – Anything Goes / optional Let It All Hang Out (playing twist :)
2. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge Blog: #6-2022 – Anything Goes
3. Classic Design Challenge: June #6 – Anything Goes
4. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #124 – Anything Goes Always
5. Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenge Blog: June Anything Goes
6. Use Your Stuff: #449 – Anything Goes

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

Products used:
Cardstock/Paper: CutCardStock Curious Metallic Night cardstock, Shadow Gray cardstock and Curious Metallic White Silver cardstock
Dies/Punches/Cut Files: Printable Cuttable Creatables Classic Earring Set cut file
Accessories: Brother Scan N Cut, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Nuvo Liquid Mercury Crystal Drops, eeBeads jump rings and earring wires

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this cool pair of earrings! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

Crazy BFF

Hey everybody! Another week is whizzing by in a super speedy fashion! Hope you’re having a good one! I’ve popped in this morning to share my last card created for the Prickley Pear Stamps new release! I created a total of 16 samples for this new release, so it has taken a minute to share them all, lol! I saved the most bright and cheerful card of the bunch to share last! Love, love, love this whimsical card featuring the Hey Girl Hey stamp set and the Woodgrain Slimline Background stamp.

I cut a standard A2 size side-folding card base from CutCardStock Basis 110# White cardstock along with a layering panel from Colorbok hot pink Seeing Dots cardstock which I adhered to the card base. Using my WRMK Envelope Punch Board, I made a file folder panel from CutCardStock Basis 80# White cardstock, stamped the woodgrain background in Catherine Pooler Lime Rickey ink, and hand-cut a strip of CutCardStock Pop Tone Black Licorice cardstock to go around the edge. I added a strip of Eyelet Outlet wide flower washi tape and a narrow strip of the black cardstock, and adhered the panel to the card front. I stamped the chicken in Memento Tuxedo Black ink, colored her with alcohol markers, and fussy cut her. I added Glossy Accents to her eyes and set her aside to dry. I wanted to bring in more of the black cardstock, so I adhered the fussy cut image to a scrap piece of black cardstock and fussy cut it a second time, leaving just a tiny bit of black border. I adhered the image to the card front and stamped the sentiment in vertical fashion in black ink.

And one more look… super happy with how this turned out! I’ve had such a good time creating with all these stamps from the new release!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. 613 Avenue Create: #202206 – Anything Goes / optional Let It All Hang Out (no twist)
2. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge Blog: #6-2022 – Anything Goes
3. Classic Design Challenge: June #6 – Anything Goes
4. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #124 – Anything Goes Always
5. Critter Crazy Challenges: #63 – Anything Goes with a Featured Critter
6. Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenge Blog: June Anything Goes
7. Paperbabe Stamps: #169 – Anything Goes
8. Use Your Stuff: #449 – Anything Goes

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

Prickley Pear Stamps products used:
Hey Girl Hey stamp set
Woodgrain Slimline Background stamp

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: CutCardStock Basis 110# White cardstock, CutCardStock Pop Tone Black Licorice cardstock, CutCardStock Basis 80# White cardstock, Colorbok Seeing Dots cardstock
Ink: Catherine Pooler Lime Rickey ink, Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Arteza alcohol markers- R12/21, YG05/15, BK00, Y33, RP04/15, P05, BG45
Dies/Punches: We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board
Accessories: We R Memory Keepers Large Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Eyelet Outlet Flower Washi Tape, Glossy Accents

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,

Be Kind note card

Hey everybody! I hope you had a great weekend and your week is looking pretty darn bright, too! I am delighted to share that I found a new-to-me SVG gettin’ place called Printable Cuttable Creatables, and if you love your electronic cutting machine and cut files like I do, you’re going to love Kristin’s designs so be sure to check it out! In addition to a ton of awesome designs, she gives amazing customer service and support! Highly recommend! I’ve had a chance to play with a couple of her cut files so I’ve popped in this morning to share one of them – a sweet rainbow-themed note card – created with the Rainbow Be Kind cut file!

I started by cutting all the pieces with my Scan N Cut from 110# Solar White cardstock, and colored the rainbow arches, heart and sentiment with alcohol markers. I always enjoy the assembly the most, and this one was no different! I cut a standard A2 size top-folding card base from 110# Solar White cardstock along with a die cut scalloped rectangle using the My Favorite Things Stitched Mini Scallop Rectangle STAX Die-namics. I also cut a plain stitched rectangle from CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Fairway cardstock using the MFT Stitched Rectangle STAX Die-namics, which I adhered behind the scalloped die cut for just a little interest. Love that tiny bit of green peeking out around the scallops! Next, I layered a piece of green craft foam behind the rectangle and adhered it to the card base. I adhered the rainbow on Scotch 3M double-sided foam tape (the last of that giant roll that I bought several years ago) along with some Kat Scrappiness Sparkling Clear Heart Droplets, which completed the card front.

I cut the inside panels from CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Fairway cardstock and 80# Solar White cardstock using the MFT Wonky Stitched Rectangle STAX Die-namics and the MFT Stitched Rectangle STAX Die-namics, which I layered together. Since this is a note card, I left the inside blank with plenty of room to write a custom message.

And one more peek… so loving how this turned out! Such an adorable cut file that’s super easy to use – and the sky is the limit where colors are concerned! I’ll be using bright cardstock (red, orange, yellow, green and blue) for the next one! I’m thinking about a gift set, so stay tuned! ;)