Pretty Little Kitties

 

The NEW Just Fur You stamp set with coordinating dies are purr-fect for so many occasions...plus these pretty little kitties are SUPER CUTE!

 

 

 

For my first card, I created a background using the Paw Prints Stencil and brushed a couple different colors of distress oxide ink with Mini Ergonomic Blending Brushes. Using the larger die in the Reverse Scallop Rectangle Dies set, I cut dark purple cardstock and placed it over the background piece; adhering them to the card base. The image and sentiment are both from the NEW Just Fur You stamp set with coordinating dies. The backdrop for the kitty image was created by cutting two different colored cardstocks with one of the Reverse Scallop Rectangle Dies. The sentiment is white embossed and cut with one of the Extra Large Sentiment Strip dies.

 

For my second card, I created a background using one of the Cats Foilable Panels and Fairy Wings Violet CheerFoil then running them through the Mini Minc Foiling Machine. Using the larger die in the Reverse Scallop Rectangle Dies set, I cut bright blue cardstock and placed it over the background piece; adhering them to the card base. The images and sentiment are both from the NEW Just Fur You stamp set with coordinating dies. The backdrop for the kitty images was created by cutting two different colored cardstocks with one of the Reverse Scallop Rectangle Dies. The sentiment is white embossed and cut with one of the Extra Large Sentiment Strip dies.

Puppy Power

 

Today is all about the pups! Pink & Main's newest release has the perfect goodies for all those who love their fur babies (pups and kitties)!

 

For my first card, I used pattern paper from the Garden Paper Pad. I created a shaker element using a die from the Stitched Circle die set and the NEW Paw Prints dies. The sweet little pup is from the NEW Top Dog stamp set and coordinating dies.

 

For my next card, I again used pattern paper from the Garden Paper Pad, the NEW Paw Prints dies and the NEW Top Dog stamp set and coordinating dies.

Llama Need More Coffee!

 

Pawsome Stamps newest release has the most adorable new stamps, dies, stencils and embellishments to help you create fantastic Fall and Halloween projects...and maybe even a winter-themed one!

 

To create the background, I blended light blue, then dark blue, then purple ink.  Using the new Coffee Drinks Stencil, I applied a shimmery paste to complete the background.  

The new Coffee Llama Stamp Set and Coordinate Dies are just adorable!  There are other images in this set that make wonderful Fall-themed projects, too!

 

Puppy Love

 

Awww! These DARLING puppies are sending sweet Valentine's Day kisses! 

For my card, I cut red cardstock with the Postage dies and adhered to the card base then cut pink cardstock with the smaller of the dies as a backdrop for the pups. These cute, cute, cute, puppies are from the Puppy Love stamps/dies and are Copic colored. To finish, I added the little dog bones (from the Puppy Love die set) cut from white cardstock.

 

Sweet Dreams

 

Pink & Main's current Stamp/Die of the Month: PUPPY LOVE is just ADORABLE! The sweet puppy images and sentiments will make anyone smile!

My 'puppy' is almost 18 years old - and he does sleep a lot - just like this darling pup! For my card, I cut rose pink cardstock with one of the Stitched Rectangle 2 dies for the base. I then cut one of the designs in the Watercolor Rainbow Paper Pack for the center of the card. The yellow circle was cut with one of the Stitched Circle dies as a backdrop for the images/sentiment. To finish, I added a few pink gems from the Crystal Gems embellishment pack.

 

This Little Piggy

  

This little piggy...is SO CUTE!! He's part of the PINK & MAIN APRIL RELEASE which is FABULOUS and filled with wonderful stamps, dies, paper and fun embellishments!!

For my card, I cut one of the patterns from the new GARDEN PAPER PAD with the largest STITCHED RECTANGLES die set. Using the new CONCAVE RECTANGLES die set, I cut two different patterns from the same paper pad. This sweet little guy is from the new PIG TIME stamp set and coordinating dies which I placed on top of the sky blue cardstock circle diecut with one of the STITCHED CIRCLES dies. The sentiment...which makes me giggle every time I read it!...is also included in the PIG TIME stamp set. To finish, I added a few pretty STARLIGHT GEMS.

 

Better Together

It IS better when we're together with family and friends!   This last year has been difficult with people being unable to get together and visit.  Even us introverts are starting to miss being around people!  The one thing we do know is that we are better together and we figure out ways to connect.

Reverse Confetti and Hero Arts recent collaboration on the Better Together set just goes to show how incredible things can happen when we team up towards a common interest. 

Join the Reverse Confetti & Hero Arts hop to get all the details on this fabulous set and to be inspired by the incredible creations from the Design Teams!  We are giving away $50 gift cards to TWO lucky winners, drawn from comments left across the blog hop. One gift code will be to the Hero Arts store, and the other to Reverse Confetti. Comment on the hop by Thursday, February 25th at 11:59pm pst. The more blogs you leave comments on, the more chances to win!

 

 

For my card, I cut Premier Polar White cardstock with the Squared Off Cover Panel and adhered it to the card base.  This sweet elephant and mouse from the Coffee & You set are showing off the delightful flowers created with the Better Together set!  To finish, I gold embossed one of the sentiments in this new set on to Dark Roast cardstock.

 

Blessed To Have Friends Like You

 

It's the season of giving Thanks!  This one is for all my crafty friends out there.  We may know each other personally, we may know each other online and have never met, or we may not even know each other yet we have a love of crafting together.   You are all my crafty soul sisters (and brothers) and I'm so thankful for you!!

 

My card today features several fabulous goodies from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps!  To create the wood background and tree slice backdrop, I used the Wood Backgrounds set.  These darling forest creatures and other images are all from the Fur-ever Friends set which is great for Fall themed projects, but will work very well for holiday projects too!

 

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps has awesome sales this weekend...check it out!!

 

 

 

 

Pumpkin Bear

 

Hey, Fetti Fans!  Fall has arrived which means it's time for apple cider, warm kettle corn and pumpkin everything!

 

For my card, I layered Sand cardstock onto the card base.  I then cut Dark Roast cardstock using the new Big Polkas Cover Panel and Cloud White cardstock with the new Layering Scallop Circles Cover Panel; adhered them together and popped them up to give dimension to the background.

 

I cut Tangerine cardstock with one of the Circle Rays Duo Confetti Cuts as a backdrop to the pumpkin patch and owl images from the Pick of the Patch set.  This darling bear has picked his favorite pumpkin - he's from the Big Bear set!

All The Stockings Where Hung...

 

How incredibly DARLING are these precious pets?!! What a special Christmas surprise to find one of these little guys in your stocking!

Pink & Main's newest release is filled with fabulous surprises and wonderful goodies to make your holiday spirits bright!

 

For my card, I cut red cardstock with one of the Slimline Layered Dies and adhered to the cardbase. Using the Sympathy Slimline die, I cut baby blue cardstock for the background. These super sweet pets, poinsettia and stockings are from the new Christmas Stockings stamps and coordinating dies. To finish, I cut gold cardstock using the Bold Merry Christmas word dies.

 

And if you noticed in the the photo, I have a sweet new little tool on my work table! The Mini Maker Die Cut Machine from Maker's Movement is perfect for all those small cutting jobs and hardly takes up any room on my work table...it's really cute, too!

 

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Happiest Animal In The World

 

If you're like me, you've never heard of a Quokka (pronounced "kwaa-ka").  I've learned a few things about this happy little guy...

* Quokkas are small wallabies (think: the same family as kangaroos, except these little guys only grow to be about the size of a domestic cat.)

 

* Quokkas are native to southwestern Australia (off the coast of Perth), with the biggest population residing on Rottnest Island.

 

 * All quokkas appear to be perpetually smiling, which is what earned them that sweet "happiest animal on earth" moniker. 

Thanks to that never-ending smile, quokkas are intensely photogenic—so much so, that they became known on a worldwide scale after a man posted a "quokka selfie" with the smiling, furry critter that went viral, and put them on the map.

 Click for more information about the Quokka

 

Now that you know a little more about this darling animal, on to my card!  

I used the brand new Scalloped Slimline Dies being released today to create the background.  I also used the  Slimline Foliage Slimline as a border.  And of course, our featured cutie, Quokka stamp set!

Creatures Are Stirring!

Hey, Pink & Main Fans! There are some winter creatures stirring in Pink & Main's newest release and they are ADORABLE!!

 

For this slimline die, I cut white cardstock with one of the Stitched Slimline Dies and created a distress oxide ink background using the Mini Ergonomic Blending Brushes. I cut a circle opening with one of the Layered Circle Dies and created a shaker window. On the bottom of the card, I used one of the Scallop Waves Dies to cut a pattern from the Be Merry Paper Pad.

 

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To Brighten Your Day

Hey, 'Fetti Fans!  Today I'm sharing a fun slimline card to, hopefully, brighten your day!

  
For my card, I blended inks to create a background.  I then stamped and colored several images from the Multi-Step Cacti stamp set and then cut them out with the coordinating Multi-Step Cacti Confetti Cuts.  The sweet little pup is from the adorable Corgi Cuties set and coordinating Corgi Cuties Confetti Cuts (say that three times fast)!

To finish, I stamped one of the sentiments from the Best Sentiments set onto Salsa cardstock and cut it out with one of the Three Tags Confetti Cuts.