Happy (almost) Spring!  If you're like me and live in a place that has been dealing with cold and snow, spring can't come soon enough!  One thing that you don't need to wait for is a sneek peek of Reverse Confetti's March release because today is Countdown to Confetti - Day One!  Over the next few days, the Design Team will be sharing sneek peeks of the new release available on March 8th!

Check out what the Design Team has to show you today!  Leave a comment on each designer's sneak peek post (link list below) by noon CST on the 7th for a chance to win a $15 gift certificate to the Reverse Confetti store.  Visit our Facebook page for another chance to win a $15 gift certificate! Winners will be announced at 5pm CST on 7th on the Reverse Confetti blog and Facebook page.

Reverse Confetti Blog

Amy Kolling

Amy Sheffer

Tricia Barber

Kelly Lunceford

Lisa Henke

Heather Hoffman

Amy Tsuruta

Kathy Schweinfurth – You Are Here

Audrey Tokach

Jeanne Jachna

Deanne Kuntz
Ali Farmer 

Dana Kirby

Natasha Valkovskaya

For my first card, I layered Buttercup cardstock and a pattern from the new Darling Dots paper pad onto the Cloud White card base. I created a distress oxide ink background then framed it using the new Stitched Note & Frames die cutting Buttercup cardstock.

This beautiful image and sentiment is from the new Hatbox Florals stamp set which I've copic colored.  The 'mom' die cut is one of the new Word Duo (Mom/Dad) dies which I cut from gold cardstock.

And here's one more sneek peak...get ready to celebrate!

For this card, I began by cutting Sand cardstock using the Diagonal Stitches Cover Panel and adhering to the card base.  Using the new Word Up sentiment stamp set, I stamped different sentiments on strips of multi-colored cardstock.

The new 'hooray' word die is part of the Cheers and Hooray Word Duo.  I got a glossy look by embossing several layers of black embossing powder (with a sprinkling of white embossing powder).  To finish, I added a few multi-colored sequins.

Come back tomorrow for more sneak peeks of this fabulous release! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pretty Sweet Bouquets

Pink & Main's recent release is amazing -- I've had SO much fun playing with it all!  If you've missed any of the projects, be sure to browse the blog for tons of inspiration!  

Today I'm using one of the images in the Sweet Bouquet stamp set trying out a couple different techniques.

For my first card, I layered coral cards stock and a pattern from the Sunset paper pad onto the card base which is cut with one of the Stitched Circle dies . Wanting to try no-line watercoloring (a new technique for me), I cut watercolor paper using one of the Stitched Circle dies and stamped the image with a very light ink and embossed with clear embossing powder.

Here's where the adventure began! I'm so accustomed to outlining images, that I outlined this one too, with a copic...well, that sort of defeated the purpose of  'no-line' - LOL!  Instead of putting the image into the 'reject' pile, I went with the flow and spritzed the image with water to see what that would do.  Well, that didn't look right either so I added clear embossing powder to the whole thing and heat embossed it.  Whatever this 'technique' I've created is, I may not be repeating it :)  Thankfully, this is such a gorgeous image that I think this still looks ok -- what do you think?

Now, onto my second try at no-line watercoloring...

For this card, I layered dark brown cardstock and a pattern from the Sunrise paper pad, cut the opening using one of the Stitched Circle dies then adhered to the card base.  I stamped the image on a watercolor paper circle cut with one of the Stitched Circle dies with a light ink and used the no-line coloring technique (my skill level is a work in progress!)

For both cards, I used the sentiments from the stamp set and cut it out using one of the banner dies included in the coordinating Sweet Bouquet Dies.

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STAMPlorations March CUTploration Challenge

It's time to celebrate!  Today starts STAMPlorations February CUTplorations challenge!!  Here's this month's inspiration photo.

 Here's the challenge scoop:

• You can link up as many projects as you want (1 project per blog post)
• You must use at least 1 STAMPlorations product (stamp, stencil, die, or coloring page, or grab a FREE STAMPloration digi stamp)
• To qualify for the prize, players must display challenge graphic and link back to the challenge post (blogs only)

Prizes: $15 GC for the winner (voted by the team); $5 GC to three (3) randomly picked players.

I was inspired by the dots and colors in the inspiration photo.
For my project, I started with the larger (3.75" wide by 6.45" tall) of the Stitched Tags Nesting Dies and then used glittery gold embossing paste with the Dots All Over Stencil.  The fun, party images are from the Party Mates set.  To finish, I cut white cardstock using the Make A Wish Phrase Die and tied a red polka dot bow!

What will you be inspired by from the photo?  Can't wait to see what you create!  Join the fun HERE.

Divinity Designs March Release!

 Divinity Designs March release is here and it's amazing!!  The new Release includes 4 stamp sets, 2 stamp/die combo sets, 5 die sets and a new stencil! 

My first project features the new Test Tube Trio dies!  I'm so excited about this die set - it's super easy to put together, comes with lots of coordinating dies and can be used in SO many ways!

First, I cut bright green cardstock with the Test Tube Trio dies. Using papers from the Birthday Bash and Birthday Brights pads, I used the layers dies in the Test Tube Trio dies set to cover the box and back part.  Then I used the Scalloped Circles and Circles dies for the front; the bow die is included in the Test Tube Trio die set.  

The test tubes (sold in 2 sizes - I used the smaller size for this project), were filled with tiny gravel/rocks and flowers placed inside.  I have a brown thumb, so I used artificial flowers, but putting dirt in the tubes with real flowers/plants/cactus would be really pretty too!  The tiny tags (also included in the Test Tube Trio dies set) are stamped with sentiments from Treat Tag Sentiments #3.

 My next project features the new stencil, Scalloped Squares dies and stamp/die combo set...

For the card, I first cut black cardstock with one of the Scalloped Rectangles dies and adhered to the card base.  I then cut a pattern from the Birthday Brights paper pad using one of the Pierced Rectangles Dies.

Using the new Flower Burst Stencil, I blended green and blue ink on white cardstock and cut the piece using one of the Rectangle Dies then layered with the blue paper in the Birthday Brights pad which was cut using one of the new Scalloped Squares Dies.

The sentiment and word die are from the new Birthday stamp/die combo.

You'll want to stop by the Divinity Designs blog to view the entire release complete with video and special bundle offers!

New products used in the above projects:

 

 

Reverse Confetti March Stock Your Stash

Welcome to the first day of March and a new Reverse Confetti Stock Your Stash challenge!  This month's theme...

Check out all the details on the Reverse Confetti blog and click on  The Play To Win button.  There will be a winner each month and that person will receive a $20 gift certificate to the Reverse Confetti store and claim the title of ‘Fetti Fave. The winner of the monthly challenge will be posted on the Reverse Confetti blog at the end of the month.

For my card, I first used the Stitched Rays Cover Panel with Buttercup cardstock and adhered to the card base.  The frame was created by cutting Lime Green cardstock with the Greetings Frame die. 

This cute little Basket die is one of my favs!  I used Sand cardstock for the inside, Dark Roast cardstock for the basket and Cloud White cardstock for the scallop piece then added a bit of paper grass into the basket.

For the sweet images, I used Tweet Life for the chick and Hippity Hoppity for the bunny and the others.

Looking forward to seeing what YOU create!