My Favorite Things March Release Countdown - Day 2

Hello Friends,

Welcome to day two of the March release countdown by My Favorite Things! Only One more day of previews to go until the new release goes live!

I swooned when I saw the High Flying Adventures stamp set and what a joy it was to play with. I coloured up the images with Copic markers and I decided to try my hand at making my first ever box card.  I used the Outside the Box Die-namics and let me tell you that the Outside the Box Die-namics from MFT sure makes it not only easy but FUN to make box cards as well...Seriously I can't believe how easy it was to make. Next I die cut out the Outside the Box Cloud Die-namics add on and Ink blended the edges with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink. To complete my scene, I ink blended the background using the Mini Cloud Edges stencil with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink. 

Thanks for stopping by!

See you tomorrow for the final day of the March release countdown!!

Stephen

My Favorite Things March Release Countdown - Day 4

Hello Friends,

Woohoo! we are one day closer to the March release by My Favorite Things! Only three more days of previews to go until the new release goes live! Eeeek!! Im excited...can't you tell?! 

For today's countdown, I get to feature the lovely "Being with You" stamp set and coordinating Die-namics with you. This set is perfect for creating projects to send to that special someone to show them just how much you care. 

I did simple Copic colouring of these beautifully illustrated images and then cut them out using the coordinating Die-namincs. Next, I made a quick and easy cloud background with the Mini Cloud Edges stencil using Tumbled Glass Distress Ink. There was an awful lot of blue going on, so I decided to add a subtle pop of pink to frame the background using Princess Pink Card Stock. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Stephen

 

My Favorite Things March Release Countdown - Day 5

Hello Friends!

It’s time for the My FavoriteThings March release countdown! During the countdown, the MFT Design Team is sharing lots of beautiful projects featuring all of the new goodies. The release will officially be available on March 16th at 10:00 am EST

The Spring Gnomes stamp set is a must have for all my fellow "Gnomies"...I don't know if you are like me but I just adore anything Gnome related and when I received this set, it was the first one I just had to colour up from this release. I used my Copic markers to colour up these sweet gnome images and then used the coordinating dies to diecut out the images. I dusted off my Copic airbrush system to create a simple background to use with the new Garden Gate Die-namics...can't you just envision all of the scene cards that this die would be perfect for?! To frame my card, I added a small boarder using some of MFT's yummy card stock in the colour Poppin' Pink.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stephen 

 

Yay! Finally!

Hi Friends!

I am back with another card creation...I must say I have been on a real creative swing these past few days and it feels amazing. I have been busy working on design team project but also sneaking in some time to colour up other images that I love. Back in May, my wonderful friend Sandy Boone over at Three Room Studio Stamps sent me the most amazing care Package. In it was the "Yay!" stamp set...I must say I have never seen a stamp set like it before (if you haven't checked out her stamps, you are truly missing out)...just looking at it sparked joy. I went back to work shortly after receiving her care package and sadly it sat on my desk for far too long waiting for me to colour it up. 

I coloured her up using Copic markers, I even attempted a pattern on her shirt using my markers to create a heart pattern. The card layout was kept simple to keep the emphasis on my coloured image. I did some simple ink blending and splattering behind the tag in order to ground the tag and image more against the stark white background. To finish off my card, I stamped the sentiment "Finally" and heat embossed it using white embossing powder and added some iridescent sequins for that little bit of sparkle.

Until nest time...

Stephen

Products used:

Yay! Stamp Set

Stamp Anniething hybrid inks

 

Whimsy Stamps - TP Dudley

Hi Friends! 

I hope you are doing ok during this very crazy time. I am a dog groomer and unfortunately like so many people right now, I'm currently not working due to COVID 19.

I have been keeping myself occupied in my crafty space colouring and making cards, crocheting, weaving and spinning...what have you been up to right now?

I wanted to share this card I created today. A friend of mine inspired me as she also coloured up this adorable image from Whimsy Stamps and it is currently a free digital download. The name of the image is called TP Dudley and I will link it HERE

I had so much fun colouring him up with my Copic markers and then cut him out. I placed him on a simple stencilled background which I  placed on top of some bright green pattern paper.

I hope you like my card creation for today and hope you are all safe, happy, and healthy during this crazy time.

until next time - Stephen 

MFT Stamps - London Mouse

Hi Friends! 

Just wanted to share a card I made for my Dad's Birthday.

London Mouse stamp set by MFT stamps 

My dad (and my entire family actually) is a big fan of the British Royal Family and all the presents I got him for his birthday  this year are themed around that. I was going through my stamp collection and discovered I had purchased this super adorable stamp set from MFT years ago and never used it (oops!!). The stamp set is called London Mouse and unfortunately it is a retired set...I hope you don't mind but I wanted to share this card creation with you still.

I coloured all the images with Copic makers and added some minor details with coloured pencil. I ink blended the background using Distress Inks and stencilled the cobblestone pavement using a stencil from Stamp Anniething.

I adore making scene cards and this one was super fun to create.

I hope you liked my card creation for today!

Until next time - Stephen 

Stamp Anniething - October 2019 Previews - Day 3

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Can you believe its already October?  2019 is fastly coming to an end and I for one am not ready!

This release contains some of the cutest images that you can make to represent some of your favorite characters from Pixar!

Here is Annie --- oh Hot Diggity Dog!

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 Have a great day!

Stamp Anniething - October 2019 Previews - Day 2

Can you believe its already October?  2019 is fastly coming to an end and I for one am not ready!

This release contains some of the cutest images that you can make to represent some of your favorite characters from Pixar!

Here is Yodeling Cowgirl Brooke! 

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 Have a great day!

Stamp Anniething - October 2019 Previews - Day 1

Can you believe its already October?  2019 is fastly coming to an end and I for one am not ready!

This release contains some of the cutest images that you can make to represent some of your favorite characters from Pixar!

Here is Sweet Anthony - and you will always have a friend in him!

We are also releasing with Anthony the Desert Dies, Friends word Die and Desert Landscape Stencil scene maker!

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 Have a great day!

It's A Little Strange - Grab and Go!

It is time for another amazing Grab and Go! Themed box!
It's a Little Strange is anything BUT Strange, it's Awesome!

What is Grab and Go!?

It's a well thought out (and jammed packed) themed subscription box!

We put alot of time and effort into our boxes and we are thrilled to tie this in with the release of season 3 of Stranger things!

If you are anything like me, and love anything Stranger Things related - than this box is for you! Click the BUY Now button below to see all the box contains, and scroll below to see the inspired projects by the DT!!

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Take a peek at the projects the DT has made using this adorable themed box!!

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Candace
Cindy
Gigi
Kerri
Meg
Melissa
Michelle H
Nicole
Tina
Stephen

 Have a great day!

Christmas In July

Hi Friends! 
Im taking part in another Saturday challenge happening over at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps. This weeks challenge is "Christmas In July"

I was so excited about this challenge because there is no time like the present to get started on this Christmas cards...If I am being honest, Christmas cards are my most favourite to make!

I coloured up this sweet Santa image from the set "Dear Santa" in Copic markers. I actually coloured him up a few weeks ago as part of the Daily Marker 30 Day Challenge (you can follow me on Instagram if you want to see my other entires.

Be sure to hop around to the other design team members blogs and see what they created for the Christmas In July challenge and if you feel inspired, I hope you enter too!

Until next time!

Stephen

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Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Capture The Moment

Welcome back to another day of previews of the

JUNE 2019 release at

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Today I get to showcase CAPTURE THE MOMENT and it’s from artist, Cheryl Grant!

This sweet set features all three of the krafty kids….Lucas, Lexi and Lulu! Such great images for encouraging cards, not to mention the PERFECT set for scrapbook and pocket pages!! The set also comes with a couple of coordinating sentiments!

I coloured Lucas up with Copic markers and cut him out using my Scan n Cut. I placed him on a simple card that I created using embossing folders, pattern paper, some velum, gold thread and a few Krafty dots as well ;)

I hope you like my card creation for today!

For now, hop around and check out some incredible designs from the rest of the Krafty Team!!

See you back here tomorrow for our celebration

Krafty Release Hop!

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Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - You Are Mer-Mazing

Hi Friends and welcome back to Day TWO of the

JUNE 2019 release at

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!
This new stamp set is amazing in fact...it's called YOU ARE MER-MAZING and it’s by artist, Neda Sadreddin!

I coloured the AMAZING mermaid image up using Copic markers. I placed her overtop of a background I created by doing some ink smooshing with my Krafty Kolours hybrid inks. For some added interest, I used a scalloped edge die on the right of the card. To finish off the card I heat embossed the sentiment on some black cardstock using white embossing powder and added a few clear droplets.

Be sure to hop around and check out some incredible designs from the rest of the Krafty Team!!

See you back here tomorrow!

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Far Out Birthday

Hi Friends!

I had so much fun creating this card and it has become one of my new favourites! First off, I just love, love, LOVE this adorable Ethan image and I had a blast (no pun intended) colouring him up. I used Copic markers and then die cut him out using the coordinating outline die. 

To create the background, I simply smooshed and dragged a piece of watercolour cardstock through some inks that I had watered down with water...I love the rainbow effect it gives and I feel it really makes the image pop.

To finish off my card, I stamped the sentiment and also used the "Far Out" word die and accented the black wording with a piece of black and white stripped pattern paper. 

I hope you like my card creation for today!

Until Next Time - Stephen 

PRODUCTS USED

stamps

Ethan - Outta This World 

Dies

Ethan - Outta This Word outline die

Far Out word die

Lucille - Roarin' Fun

Hi Friends!

Today I have a card creation to share with you feating Lucille - Roarin' Fun

I coloured Lucille with Copic markers and then fussy cut her out. 

I created a simple background by smooshing Distress Oxide inks on watercolour card stock then used some gold texture paste with a rose stencil. 

I hope you liked my card creation for today

Until next time - Stephen 

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - My Happy Place

Super excited to share my card creation for Day two of 

May Krafty Peeks at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Today we are sharing a fabulously fun stamp set from artist Cheryl Grant!

It's called MY HAPPY PLACE!

Coffee and Books! What could be better?!

That's my happy place for sure! This set features two main images plus several coordinating sentiments!

Don't forget about the MAY Ink of the Month!

The colour this month is YUMMY YELLOW and you can scoop up the large ink pad, the mini cube and the ink refill

for 15% OFF until May 31st!

Thanks for stoping by! Be sure to hop around and check out some amazing designs featuring MY HAPPY PLACE from the rest of the Krafty Team!

Until next time - Stephen 

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Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Make A Wish

Who is excited?! We are about to kick off the

May 2019 release for

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

This is Day ONE of our Krafty Peeks and we are incredibly excited to share everything with you!

We've got new stamps, stencils, ink and enamel dots!

Hang on to your inkpads people....here we GO!

We are kicking things off BIG today with

a fabulous new set from artist, Neda Sadreddin!!

MAKE A WISH!

This fun stamp set is inspired by the wonderful fairytale of Aladdin of course! We've got Jasmine, Aladdin, the flying carpet and of course....the GENIE! Plus several coordinating sentiments!

I just had to colour up this Genie from this set. I used Copic markers and a little bit of coloured pencils. To create my backdrop, I used the landscape stencil from KKS to create the cloud background using Bubbly Blue Krafty Kolours hybrid ink.

As you hop around the Krafty Team's blogs today you will see the MAKE A WISH stamp set in action in combination with our all of our other awesome new May Kraftin' Kimmie products!

You will spot our newest addition to the Krafty Kolours Hybrid Ink line! It's a beautiful new bright pink colour called

PINK PIZZAZZ!

As always it will be available in full sized ink pads, mini cubes and ink refills!

We've got TWO brand new Krafty Stencils for this month's release to coordinate with our stamp sets!

They are called LOTS 'O DOTS and WONKY CHEVRON!

And of course, we are adding the perfect new Krafty Dots!

This set features bright summer colours and are called FRUITY DOTS!

I hope you liked my card creation for today and be sure to hop around and check out some incredible designs from the rest of the Krafty Team!!

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Stamp AnnieThing May Release - Day 3

This month's release is a MYSTERY! Find the clues to discover our 3 new images with coordinating outline dies, A Heart Puzzle Die, A new word die, a new stencil, and some fun extras.

Day 3 consists of the suave Frankie-Just Stating The Facts

Stamp AnnieThing May Release - Day 2

This month's release is a MYSTERY! Find the clues to discover our 3 new images with coordinating outline dies, A Heart Puzzle Die, A new word die, a new stencil, and some fun extras.

Day 2 consists of our newest clue finder, Louise- It's No Mystery

Stamp AnnieThing May Previews Day 1

This month's release is a MYSTERY! Find the clues to discover our 3 new images with coordinating outline dies, A Heart Puzzle Die, A new word die, a new stencil, and some fun extras.

Meet the sophisticated Nigel-I Detect An Amazing Day

I coloured him using Copic markers and created a clean and simple card. To create the background, I stencilled the background using white pigment ink on black card stock using this months new stencil. I heat embossed the sentient in white embossing powder and added a few white enamel dots. To finish off the card, I rounded the bottom corers of the card.