You Are My Favorite Release Blog Hop Day 2

Hello, crafty friends. I have a Card Set to share today as part of THIS Blog Hop celebrating THIS new release… I love the look of stenciling on top of embossing. It adds so much interest and texture. To create these cards, I started by embossing five A2 panels of white cardstock with five different embossing folders. I applied Distress Oxide ink through THESE layering stencils on top of the embossing. I used a...

You Are My Favorite Release Inspiration

Hello, crafty friends. I’m sharing more inspiration using THIS new release. Today’s card is all about getting more looks from your stencils… To create this card, I started by applying Pink Distress Oxide Ink through THIS stencil on an A2 piece of white cardstock. Once dry, I shifted the stencil patten over and applied Yellow Distress Oxide Ink on top. It gives such a fun look and really stretches the use of your stencils....

Thinking of You Card featuring Layering Stencils

Hi there, crafty friends. I have more inspiration to share today featuring THIS new release… To create this card, I started by applying Distress ink along the bottom of an A2 sized panel of pink carsick. I embossed it with THIS embossing folder and sprayed it with THIS spray for some sparkle and shine. I applied ink through the first three layers of THESE stencils and then used THIS coordinating die to cut it...

Happy Valentine’s Day Shaker Card

Happy Valentine’s Day, crafty friends. I have a shaker card to share today… To create this card, I started by applying Pink and Red Distress Oxide Inks through THESE layering stencils. I used the lighter shade of each color for the wonky squares and the darker shade for the wonky hearts. I like to start with a 6×6 piece of white cardstock since it’s the same size as the stencil. This way, I can...

Trying out Pastel Ink

Hi, crafty friends. Today’s card is a bit different than my usual bold and bright designs. I decided to try out THESE pastel inks and create a softer look on today’s cards and I love the look they give… To create these cards, I started by applying the pastel inks through THESE layering stencils on a 6×6 piece of white cardstock. Next, I stamped THIS coordinating background stamp on top with gray ink. I...

Tumbling Flowers Embossing Folder and Layering Stencils

Hi there, crafty friends. I love using coordinating products because it makes it so simple to put together a card quickly. Today’s card share features an Embossing Folder and Layering Stencils combo… To create this card, I embossed THIS image on a piece of A2 cardstock. I applied Distress Oxide inks through THESE stencils to add color to the embossed image. I chose Oxide inks because of its pigment properties so it would show...

Happy Diecember®! 2024

Happy DieCember®! If you’re unfamiliar with DieCember®, it’s a month long party hosted by Simon Says Stamp celebrating dies and die-cutting. Today’s card shares features products from THIS new release… To create this card, I started by applying Distress Oxide inks through THESE stencils. I die cut two layers from the image from THESE dies. I adhered the pieces to a background embossed with THIS die using THIS embossing mat in my die cut...

Textured Background with Distress Embossing Glaze

Hello there, crafty friends. Today’s card features a background with lots of texture thanks to Embossing Glazes and stencils… To create this card, I started by applying Orange, Yellow, Teal, and Brown ink through an older stencil in my crafty stash (it’s the Autumn Wreath stencil from SSS). Once dry, I applied THIS clear ink on top of the inking I just did. Next I applied the coordinating color of Embossing Glaze on top...

New Rainbow Splash

Hi, crafty friends. Today’s card features new products from the Rainbow Splash line from Simon Says Stamp… To create this card, I started by applying ink through THIS new stencil on a 4×4 white cardstock square. I masked off the sections of the pencil with THIS masking tape so I could add multiple colors.  Next, I laid THIS grid stencil on top and ran it through my embossing machine with THIS mat so it...

Spooky Glow-in-the-Dark Slimline Card

Hello, crafty friends. I have a spooky slimline card to share today featuring new products from Hero Arts… To create this card, I started with the background. I cut a piece of THIS cardstock to slimline size — and applied THIS Glow-in-the-dark lacquer pen liquid through THIS stencil. I did this at the top of the card, let it dry, and then repeated the process on the bottom of the card. I ink blended...