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live your dream shaker card

Hi friends! Happy Thursday! Is the weather still pretty chilly where you are or is it warming up any? We are seeing very gradual increases in our temps during the day although we did recently get more snow, and we sure need the moisture. Overall, though, our winter has been pretty mild so we’ll probably have a warm summer! I’m thrilled to be back on the Clear Scraps blog today with another awesome DT inspiration project! I created a pretty encouragement card in a green and pink color combo featuring our Mini Shaker Milk-Can and our 5×9 Circles Dots Stencil. Both products are new in the store and really fun to play with!

Let me start with an up-close shot of the Mini Shaker Milk-Can which I created first. Several of the embellishments are recycled from a tag my friend Ginny (from Polly’s Paper Studio) included in one of my orders a number of years back. The tag was super adorable so I kept it… but it got damaged while we were full-time RVers and I didn’t want to throw the entire thing away, so I salvaged the bow, the bird and the ticket. I adhered patterned paper to the chipboard back along with a small paper doily, a punched circle from another patterned paper, and the ticket. I adhered the next two chipboard forms, added white sequins, and adhered the acrylic divider (with the protective film removed) along with the remaining chipboard form. I adhered the bird on a die cut branch, three paper flowers, a charm, and the bow with hot glue.

I cut a mini slimline card base from 110# Solar White cardstock along with layering panels from 80# Solar White cardstock and patterned paper. Using the 5×9 Circles Dots Stencil with a dauber and green and pink distress inks, I stenciled the design on the white cardstock panel. I adhered the short patterned paper panel to the bottom, inked the edges, and adhered the panel to the card base. I die cut a shape from green cardstock using a labels die and adhered it to the card front. I adhered the finished shaker along with some iridescent gemstones which completed the front of the card.

I cut the inside panel from 80# Solar White cardstock and embellished it with the patterned paper used on the front and a narrow strip of green cardstock. I stamped the sentiment in green ink and layered the panel on green cardstock.

And one more peek… this shaker was super fun to create, along with the stenciled background, and I’m thrilled with how the card turned out!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. International Art & Soul: #130 – Include A Circle (charm, sequins and gemstones :)
2. Make My Monday Challenge Blog: #171 – Use A Stencil
3. My Time To Craft Challenge Blog: #478 – Technique Formatting of 3 or More Layers
4. Through The Craft Room Door: March 29th Anything Goes

Clear Scraps products used:
Mini Shaker Milk-Can
5×9 Circles Dots Stencil

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Basis Brown and Pop-Tone Gumdrop Green cardstock, Polly’s Paper Studio patterned papers
Stamps: Dare 2B Artzy Dream Big stamp set
Ink: Catherine Pooler Grass Skirt ink; Ranger mowed lawn and picked raspberry distress inks
Dies/Punches: Lawn Fawn Winter Sparrows branch die, Spellbinders Labels Twenty Five die
Accessories: We R Memory Keepers Large Guillotine Paper Trimmer; recycled bow, bird die cut and ticket ephemera; Doodlebug Design white sequins, Bearly Art precision craft glue, hot glue gun, Big Shot, small white paper doily from Janis, Funkie Junkie Boutique charm, Wild Orchid Crafts paper flowers, Darice iridescent gemstones

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,

Cardinal Christmas Ornament

Hey everybody! Happy Hump Day! Sure is hard to believe tomorrow is the last day of March already! Dang… three months gone just like that! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! I’ve popped in with my second post this morning to share a really cool shaker ornament I finished a couple days ago using an embroidery hoop, Hot Of The Press Cardinal Chipboard Ornament pieces, acetate, a ribbon scrap, and an assortment of sequins from my stash. I’m not only trying to use stamps and dies that have never seen the light of day… I’m also trying to use up other types of crafty stash. I’m also working on design team projects, reorganizing my books of dies, and de-stashing, so my days are really busy! As I’ve said a hundred times before – I don’t know how I managed to get everything done when I was younger, working outside the home and raising four kids!

This was definitely a labor of love, and I enjoyed every flippin’ minute of it! I started by picking out an embroidery hoop that matched the size of the chipboard cardinal ornament pieces. I cut the hanger off the top of the two ornament sides and colored the cardinals, pinecones and greenery with alcohol markers. There was one extra cardinal with pinecones and greenery that I also colored.

Using two Memory Box Stitched Circle Layers dies, I die cut two circular frames from CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Antique Gold cardstock and adhered them to two circular pieces of Grafix Craft Plastic. I adhered the two colored ornament sides beneath the acetate and then adhered the back one to the embroidery hoop. I placed a healthy pinch of sequin mix (from Stampin’ Up Snowflake Sequins, Pretty Pink Posh Marshmallow Seed Beads, Spiegelmom Scraps Snowy Fields Sequin Mix, and Neat & Tangled Sequins) inside and adhered the front ornament side to the embroidery hoop. I placed my weights on it for a few minutes to be sure they adhered well.

I adhered the extra cardinal with pinecones and greenery to the outside of the front of the ornament. I adhered 132 Taylored Expressions Gold Drip Drops (66 on each side) around the perimeter of the ornament. The finishing touch was adding a gold cord hanger and green/white gingham bow to the top.

Here’s a shot of the back.

And one more peek… really loving how this turned out! It’s definitely high on my list of all-time favorite projects! It took a bit of time but was well worth it!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. International Art & Soul: #130 – Include a Circle
2. The Corrosive Challenges: #3 March 2022 – Anything Goes
3. Through The Craft Room Door: March 29th Anything Goes

Products used:
Cardstock/Paper: CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Antique Gold cardstock
Ink: Arteza alcohol markers- R31, BR51, BK00, YG00
Dies/Punches: Memory Box Stitched Circle Layers
Accessories: 3″ Bamboo Embroidery Hoop, Hot Off The Press Chipboard Cardinal Ornament kit, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Big Shot, Grafix Crystal Clear Craft Plastic, Stampin’ Up Snowflake Sequins, Pretty Pink Posh Marshmallow Seed Beads, Spiegelmom Scraps Snowy Fields Sequin Mix, Neat & Tangled Sequins, Taylored Expressions Gold Drip Drops, Really Reasonable Ribbon Gorgeously Green Collection, GKD Gold Cording

I hope you’ve enjoyed checking out this ornament as much as I enjoyed making it! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

Shine Bright

4/15/22 Winner at StarStampz Challenge Blog!

Hi everyone! It’s Wednesday and I hope you’re having a great week! The weeks sure do seem to go by faster and faster! ;) Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! I’ve popped in today to share an awesome Tape Runner DT inspiration project! I created a sweet mini slimline encouragement card featuring some STAMPlorations Rainbow Ephemera Tiles, a scalloped die cut, and a little bit o’ bling. And of course, all panels were adhered with Retractable Tape Runner! I love rainbows because they are a sign of hope and good things to come. I donated this card to the Bearly Arts Cards for Cubs project so the rainbow theme fit perfectly!

As mentioned above, all panels were adhered with Retractable Tape Runner. Wet glue was used only to adhere the narrow strips and bling. I cut a mini slim card base from Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110# cardstock along with a layering panel from CutCardStock Basis Light Yellow cardstock which I adhered to the card base. I also cut a scalloped border and strip from CutCardStock Pop-Tone Blue Raspberry cardstock. I trimmed the STAMPlorations Rainbow Ephemera Tiles that I received in a Paper Goods sampler with one of my orders (aren’t they awesome?!) and adhered them to the card front with 1mm-thick double-sided adhesive foam squares. I adhered the scalloped border and strip, and stamped the sentiment from the Avery Elle Rainbow Builder stamp set in Catherine Pooler Fiesta Blue ink. I stamped the sentiment a second time in Versamark and added Judi-Kins Iridescent Sparkle embossing powder. I stamped the sentiment a third time in Versamark and added Hero Arts Clear Embossing Powder to ensure the iridescent sparkle wouldn’t flake off. I added Eyelet Outlet Clear Jewel Bling to the scalloped border to complete the card front.

I cut the inside panel from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock and embellished it with a strip of CutCardStock Pop-Tone Blue Raspberry cardstock. I left the panel blank leaving plenty of room for a custom message, and layered it on CutCardStock Basis Light Yellow cardstock.

And one more peek… such an awesome card with a message of hope! And having great adhesive is definitely a plus! Win-win!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. Crafty Catz: #588 – Anything Goes w/ optional Easter
2. Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog: #518 – Anything Goes with paper
3. Star Stampz Challenge: #32 – Use elements starting with the first letter of your name (first name Leslie=light yellow cardstock)
4. The Corrosive Challenges: #3 March 2022 – Anything Goes
5. Through The Craft Room Door: March 29th Anything Goes

Tape Runner products used:
Retractable Tape Runner

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Basis Light Yellow cardstock, CutCardStock Pop-Tone Blue Raspberry cardstock
Stamps: Avery Elle Rainbow Builder stamp set
Ink: CP Fiesta Blue ink, Versamark
Dies/Punches: Waffle Flower Mini Slimline Layers die set, Sizzix Borders
Accessories: We R Memory Keepers Mini Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Big Shot, MISTI stamping tool, 1mm-thick double-sided adhesive foam squares, Judi-Kins Iridescent Sparkle embossing powder, Hero Arts Clear Embossing Powder, Milwaukee heat tool, Bearly Art precision craft glue, STAMPlorations Rainbow Ephemera Tiles, Eyelet Outlet Clear Jewel Bling

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,

Celebrating You!

Hey everybody! Happy Tuesday – I hope your week is going well! Now that Spring is here, we are getting snowed on one last time! It started raining several hours ago which turned into snow. I need to get cat food and pick up a prescription today so I hope it doesn’t last long. Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! I’ve popped in to share a cute bi-level birthday card I created for Prickley Pear Stamps. I had the best time playing with the Flourish Border stamp set and coordinating Stitched Scallop Border die set. And you know me and pretty colors… I just couldn’t resist coloring these candles to coordinate with the striped patterned paper!

I cut a standard A2 size top-folding card base from Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110# cardstock along with additional panels from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock and The Paper Studio Four Seasons and Everything In Between -2- paper pad. Using dies from the Stitched Scallop Border die set, I cut off a diagonal portion of the front panel of the card base and the additional white cardstock panel to be used on the inside. I adhered the striped patterned paper to the inside of the card base and rounded the bottom right corner. Using the same die set, I cut a border element for the front of the card base from CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Lagoon cardstock. I stamped the candles and sentiment from the Flourish Border stamp set in black ink, colored the candles with alcohol markers and added detail with a Posca white paint pen. I colored the candle flames with a Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll pen, and finished the front with gemstones from the Trinity Stamps Andradite Sparkle, Brilliant Citrine, Topaz Twinkle, Morganite Muse, Amethyst Accent and Aquamarine Ripple Embellishment Mixes applied with the Trinity Pick Up Stick.

I adhered the diagonally-cut white cardstock panel to the inside of the card base and stamped a sentiment from the Play Day on the Beach stamp set in black ink.

And one more look… I sure love how this turned out! These colors are awesome! This card was a booger to photograph – the front flap wouldn’t stay down and I had to lay my heavy metal pokey tool down on one side!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. Crafty Catz: #588 – Anything Goes w/ optional Easter
2. Paperbabe Stamps: #164 – Anything Goes
3. The Corrosive Challenges: #3 March 2022 – Anything Goes
4. Through The Craft Room Door: March 29th Anything Goes

Prickley Pear Stamps products used:
Flourish Border stamp set
Stitched Scallop Border die set
Play Day on the Beach stamp set

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Lagoon cardstock, The Paper Studio Four Seasons and Everything In Between -2- paper pad
Ink: Catherine Pooler Midnight ink; Arteza alcohol markers- Y02/36, P13, YR04, YG06, RP15, BG37/45; Posca white paint pen, Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll pen
Dies/Punches: Kadomaru Pro corner rounder
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer; Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Big Shot, Trinity Stamps Andradite Sparkle, Brilliant Citrine, Topaz Twinkle, Morganite Muse, Amethyst Accent and Aquamarine Ripple Embellishment Mixes; 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,

Hope your day is Beautiful

Hi everyone! 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 pretty flower cart box card with my Scan N Cut that could be used for a birthday, encouragement or even Mother’s Day that’s coming up month after next! This card features our Color Daisy Brads, White Daisy Brads and Sunflower Brads, along with our Pink Jewel Bling and Enamel Stars! This was definitely a fun one!

I cut the flower cart card base from American Crafts White cardstock, the cart layering panels from American Crafts Taffy cardstock, the cart wheels from American Crafts Chocolate cardstock, the leaves from American Crafts Grass cardstock, and the flower pots from CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Flame cardstock. Of course, the most fun was assembling it! The Color Daisy Brads, White Daisy Brads and Sunflower Brads made up the little clusters of flowers in the pots. I embellished the canopy with our Pink Jewel Bling and adhered white Enamel Stars to the wheels.

I stamped a sentiment from the STAMPlorations Beautiful You stamp set in Memento Rose Bud ink and adhered the sentiment panel to the back of the cart. I punched several 1/2″ circles and adhered them to the backs of the flower clusters to hide the brad prongs.

And one more peek of the card folded flat. Love, love, love! These flower brads, bling and enamel stars look awesome on this box card!

Sharing in these additional challenges:
1. A Perfect Place To Craft Open Challenge: #3-2022 – Anything Goes
2. Cardz 4 Galz: #169 – Spring Flowers for Mother’s Day or Spring Flowers
3. Classic Design Challenge: March #3 – Anything Goes
4. Crafting Happiness Challenges: #121 – Anything Goes Always
5. Crafty Catz: #588 – Anything Goes w/ optional Easter
6. Creative Creases Challenges: #28 – Anything Goes with a Fun Fold
7. Try It On Tuesday: Say It With Flowers
8. Wednesday’s Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog: March Challenge – Spring Flowers

Eyelet Outlet products used:
Color Daisy Brads
White Daisy Brads
Sunflower Brads
Pink Jewel Bling
Enamel Stars – Patrioti c

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: American Crafts White, Taffy, Grass and Chocolate cardstock; CutCardStock Stardream Metallic Flame cardstock
Stamps: STAMPlorations Beautiful You stamp set
Ink: Memento Rose Bud ink
Dies/Punches/Cut Files: My Scrap Chick Flower Cart Box Card cut file, Stampin’ Up 1/2″ Circle Punch
Accessories: Brother Scan N Cut, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool

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,

‘Hello Sunshine’ Matchbook

4/8/22 Honorable Addict at Addicted to Stamps and More!
4/12/22 Top 5 at Try It On Tuesday!

Hi friends! Happy Fri-YAY to all you working people! Hope you have something fun planned this weekend! The weather here is glorious – we started opening windows last week (a few hours at a time each day), and the cats absolutely love laying on the window sills watching everything going on in the ‘hood! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! I scored a top pick honor over at Cut It Up Challenges last month and was invited by the lovely Evelyn to guest design, so here I am! I created this adorable Matchbook for Challenge #248 – Spring! I’m addicted to these little things and have acquired quite a few now, so I just need to find the time to make them! ;)

I cut the base from a wood plank paper in the P13 Always and Forever 6×8 designer paper pack, the awning and window frames from CutCardStock Pop-Tone Hot Fudge cardstock, and the rest of the elements from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock which I colored with alcohol markers. Then the fun began… I LOVE assembling these!

Here are some angled shots.

And one more peek with the teeny tiny envelope… another adorable Matchbook completed! I have quite a few more planned, so stay tuned! I think I’m an addict, lol!

Sharing in these additional challenges:
1. A Perfect Place To Craft Open Challenge: #3-2022 – Anything Goes
2. Addicted To Stamps and More: #425 – Die Cuts and/or Stencils
3. Aud Sentiments: #292 – Easter or Spring Sentiment
4. Classic Design Challenge: March #3 – Anything Goes
5. Fab ‘n’ Funky Challenges: #547 – Hand Colored Image
6. Incy Wincy Designs: March 2022 – Nature or Scenery and/or Home or Food
7. Stamping Sensations: Stamp Something For Spring
8. Try It On Tuesday: Say It With Flowers
9. Wednesday’s Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog: March Challenge – Spring Flowers

Products used:
Cardstock/Paper: P13 Always and Forever 6×8 designer paper pack, CutCardStock Pop-Tone Hot Fudge cardstock, Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock
Stamps: Art Impressions Garden Matchbook stamp set
Ink: Memento Espresso Truffle ink; Arteza alcohol markers- B18, PB24, RP09, Y02/03/07/31/32/33, R18/43, BG54/57, YG17/45/46, GG06/08, WG04/06/08
Dies/Punches: Art Impressions Garden Matchbook die set, Matchbook die Template and Matchbook Envelope 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 little Matchbook and will link up a Spring project with us this time! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

just a hello

4/2/22 Winner at Pinkfresh Studio Monthly Challenges!
4/14/22 Winner at Creative Moments!

Hi friends! Happy Tuesday – I hope your week is off to a great start! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! We’ve had a busy day today dropping off our two youngest feline fur babies to get fixed (yay, the last two to get fixed!), then heading in the opposite direction to pick up a big ol’ bag of prescriptions (LOL), and then driving back to get the fur babies. We just got home and we’re whipped. Bahahaha! We love living in a rural area but the downside is we have good distances to drive no matter what we need to do. Anyhoo, I’ve popped in this afternoon with a pretty floral friendship card I created to enter into the March 2022 Challenge – Frame It Up over at Pinkfresh Studio using their Just a Hello Floral stamps and dies. My friend Christi (the enabler) used these stamps and dies on a card several weeks ago and I fell in love with them, so I had to get them!

The Pinkfresh Studio challenge is all about frames and there is some gorgeous color inspiration as well! I used all the colors and created a glitter oval frame for my design.

I cut a standard A2 top-folding card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock along with a layering panel from CutCardStock Basis Teal cardstock and an oval frame from CutCardStock Silk Glitter Black Prince cardstock which I adhered onto three additional frames for dimension and then to the card base. Using the Pinkfresh Studio Just a Hello Floral stamp set, I stamped the images on Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock in black ink and then again in Versamark, and heat set them with Hero Arts Clear Embossing Powder. I colored them with alcohol markers and cut them with the coordinating Pinkfresh Studio Just a Hello Floral die set, and then layered each on an additional die cut for stability. I stamped the front and inside sentiments (from the same stamp set) in black ink and then again in Versamark, and heat set them with clear embossing powder also. I adhered the florals to the top and bottom of the oval frame and the sentiment in the center. I finished the front with three gemstones from the Trinity Stamps Melanite Magic Embellishment Mix using the Trinity Pick Up Stick.

I cut the inside panel from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock and embellished it with strips of the CutCardStock Silk Glitter Black Prince cardstock and CutCardStock Basis Teal cardstock. I adhered the stamped, embossed and die cut sentiment to the panel and layered the panel on teal cardstock.

And one more peek… really loving how this turned out! Such gorgeous stamps and dies, and I’m so happy I found the Pinkfresh challenge!

Sharing in these additional challenges:
1. A Perfect Place To Craft Open Challenge: #3-2022 – Anything Goes
2. Addicted To Stamps and More: #425 – Die Cuts and/or Stencils
3. Classic Design Challenge: March #3 – Anything Goes
4. Crafty Catz: #587 – Add Some Glitter (black glitter oval frame)
5. Crafty Gals Corner: #229 – Add A Flower
6. Creative Moments: #232 – For A Special Lady
7. Fab ‘n’ Funky Challenges: #547 – Hand Colored Image
8. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends: #178 – Anything Goes
9. Little Red Wagon: #645 – Die Cuts
10. Try It On Tuesday: Say It With Flowers
11. Wednesday’s Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog: March Challenge – Spring Flowers
12. World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog: #03 March 2022 – Anything Goes

Products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Basis Teal cardstock, CutCardStock Silk Glitter Black Prince cardstock
Stamps: Pinkfresh Studio Just a Hello Floral stamp set
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Versamark; Arteza alcohol markers- RP07/09, BG37/45, YG15/16, YR37, Y15
Dies/Punches: Pinkfresh Studio Just a Hello Floral die set, Memory Box Stitched Oval Layers
Accessories: We R Memory Keepers Large Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, brayer, Hero Arts Clear Embossing Powder, Big Shot, Darice Double-Sided Adhesive Foam Strips, Trinity Stamps Melanite Magic Embellishment Mix, Trinity Pick Up Stick

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

Scrappy hugs,

So Proud of You note card

3/31/22 DT Favorite Winner at classic Design Challenge Blog!

Hey everybody – Happy Monday! Have some good news… our last two un-fixed feline kids (little girl Flutterby and little boy Fogg) are going to the vet tomorrow to get fixed, and then all 18 are done! Whew! 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 an awesome Tape Runner DT inspiration project. This pretty encouragement card features the In The Meadow Washi Tape and Dies from PinkFresh Studio along with the Yvonne Creations Trellis Frame die, and all panels were adhered with Tape Runner. This is another card that I donated to Cards for Cubs. ;)

As mentioned above, all panels were adhered with Tape Runner. Wet glue was used only to adhere the trellis die cut and narrow sentiment strip. I cut a standard A2 size top-folding card base and the trellis die cut from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock, and adhered the die cut to the card front. I applied the PinkFresh Studio In The Meadow washi tape to a piece of Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock (heavyweight for stability) and then cut the florals with the coordinating PinkFresh Studio In The Meadow die set. I adhered the largest cluster to the top of the trellis die cut. I had already used the Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System, Spellbinders Glimmer Gold Foil and Spellbinders Mini Everyday Sentiments Glimmer Hot Foil Plate & Die Set to create a variety of sentiments on Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# cardstock. I chose the sentiment from the bunch that I wanted to use on this card and adhered it toward the bottom of the card front. The finishing touch was adding tiny dots of Ranger Glossy Accents to the berries on the cluster.

I cut the inside panel from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock and embellished it with some small leaves created with the PinkFresh In The Meadow Washi Tape and cut with the coordinating die. I layered the panel on CutCardStock Amaranth cardstock which completed the card.

And here’s one more peek… so loving how this turned out! I love knowing how secure the panels are when adhering them with Tape Runner!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Place To Craft Open Challenge: #3-2022 – Anything Goes
2. Classic Design Challenge: March #3 – Anything Goes
3. Creative Moments: #232 – For A Special Lady
4. Ellibelle’s Corner: March Challenge – Spring Is In The Air
5. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends: #178 – Anything Goes
6. Little Red Wagon: #645 – Die Cuts
7. Wednesday’s Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog: March Challenge – Spring Flowers
8. World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog: #03 March 2022 – Anything Goes

Tape Runner products used:
Tape Runner
Retractable Tape Runner
Highlight Tape Runner

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Amaranth cardstock
Dies/Punches: Yvonne Creations Trellis Frame die, Pink Fresh Studio In The Meadow Dies
Accessories: We R Memory Keepers Large Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Pink Fresh Studio In The Meadow Washi Tape, MISTI stamping tool, Big Shot, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System, Spellbinders Glimmer Gold Foil, Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil Mini Everyday Sentiments Plate and Die Set, Ranger Glossy Accents

Scrappy hugs,

HAPPY fall for Prickley Pear Stamps

Hey everybody! Hope you’re having a great weekend! I have a gorgeous Fall card to share with you today to warm you up just in case your weather is still a bit chilly! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support! I created this pretty acetate front card for Prickley Pear Stamps this past Fall which is a direct CASE of a Fall card I made for another design team using the same leaf stamps and dies but different cardstock, embellishments and border die. Prickley Pear’s owner saw the other card and requested a sample, so I got busy! This card features the Fall Leaves stamp set with coordinating Leaf die set along with the Stitched Scallop Border die set. The main differences on this card are ivory cardstock and gemstones, whereas the original card was created with white cardstock and had wood heart embellishments. The scalloped border dies look basically the same and would be very difficult to tell one brand from the other, but the angle on this card is slightly different.

I cut a standard A2 size card base from CutCardStock Basis Natural cardstock. I cut a section out of the front flap of the card base with a die from the Stitched Scallop Border die set, adhered the acetate to the back side of the flap, and adhered the bottom portion of the front flap to the front of the acetate. I stamped the front and inside sentiments in Memento Espresso Truffle ink. Using the Prickley Pear Stamps Fall Leaves Stamp Set and coordinating Leaf Die Set, I stamped several sets of leaves in brown ink and die cut them, keeping the leaves in the negative spaces by putting small strips of washi tape on the back side of the cardstock. I inked the die cuts with carved pumpkin, fired brick, forest moss, walnut stain distress inks, and once dry, I removed the washi tape from the back side of the cardstock and removed the die cuts. I adhered the die cuts randomly to the inside of the card base being sure to cover all areas visible through the acetate. I adhered several gemstones from the Trinity Stamps Topaz Twinkle Embellishment Mix using the Trinity Pick Up Stick.

Here’s a shot of the inside panel with all the die cuts in place.

And one more look with the card closed. Such a pretty design that was fairly labor-intensive but definitely worth the time it took to assemble! LOVE this stamp set and coordinating dies!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. A Perfect Place To Craft Open Challenge: #3-2022 – Anything Goes
2. Addicted To Stamps and More: #425 – Die Cuts and/or Stencils
3. Classic Design Challenge: March #3 – Anything Goes
4. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends: #178 – Anything Goes
5. Little Red Wagon: #645 – Die Cuts
6. QKR Stampede: #440 – Anything Goes

Prickley Pear Stamps products used:
Fall Leaves stamp set
Leaf die set
Stitched S callop Border die set

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: CutCardStock Basis Natural cardstock
Ink: Memento Espresso Truffle ink; Ranger distress ink- carved pumpkin, fired brick, forest moss and walnut stain
Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Big Shot, MISTI stamp tool, Bearly Art precision craft glue, 1/8″ Scor-Tape, Grafix Crystal Clear Craft Plastic, Trinity Stamps Topaz Twinkle Embellishment Mix, Trinity Pick Up Stick

Scrappy hugs,

A little birdie told me

Hi everyone! 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 super cute birthday card featuring our Female Cardinal Brads, Bluebird & Robin Brads and Mini Butterfly Brads! I cut the cherry blossoms (from SVG Cuts) on my Scan N Cut and they fit perfectly on this mini slimline card with very little edge trimming needing to be done.

I started by cutting the cherry blossom pieces from CutCardStock Basis Brown cardstock, CutCardStock Pop-Tone Cotton Candy cardstock and CutCardStock Raspberry Ice cardstock, and assembling it. I cut a 3-1/2″ x 6″ mini slimline base from Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110# cardstock along with a pink textured layering panel from the Core’dinations Vintage Collection 6×6 cardstock pad. I adhered the cherry blossoms to the textured layering panel and stamped the sentiment in brown ink in the lower left corner. I added the Female Cardinal Brads, a Bluebird & Robin Brad and a Mini Butterfly Brad, and adhered the panel to the card base.

I cut the inside panel from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock, stamped the sentiment in brown ink and layered the panel on the Core’dinations textured cardstock used on the front.

And one more look… I really love these brads and I’m so happy with how this card turned out!

Eyelet Outlet products used:
Female Cardinal Brads
Bluebird & Robin Brads
Mini Butterfly Brads

Other products used:
Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 110# and 80# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Basis Brown cardstock, CutCardStock Pop-Tone Cotton Candy cardstock, CutCardStock Raspberry Ice cardstock, Core’dinations Vintage Collection 6×6 cardstock pad
Stamps: Stampin’ Up Hello Love stamp set
Ink: Catherine Pooler Icing on the Cake ink
Dies/Punches/Cut Files: SVG Cuts Cherry Blossoms cut file
Accessories: Brother Scan N Cut, Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Tombow Mono permanent adhesive, MISTI stamp tool