Blessed...

Unfortunately, there are times in our lives where we experience loss and we need to create a Sympathy card for a loved one. Today, my card looks complicated, but is quick to achieve, yet gives an appearance of elegance and thoughtfulness.

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My card uses a beautiful stamp set called With Sympathy by JustRite Papercraft and there are so many beautiful sentiments in it. A stunning rose stamp is my focal point and it too comes with the set. I stamped the rose on the left side of a white card and my sentiment in the upper right corner. I used Copic Markers R81 and RV00 to color my roses and outline my sentiment. My foliage was colored with G21 and G40.  To finish my card I added a gorgeous silk bow with May Arts silk ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Belli Challenge...

It's time for a new Belli Challenge #143 and our theme for the next two weeks is "Baby/New Arrival"! I created a fast and simple baby card using stamps from Fiskars and sweet paper from the new S.E.I. "Vanilla Sunshine!

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To create my border, I used Spellbinders™ Edgeabilities® Classic Edges Two (Classic Petal Edge) with Classic Decorative Inserts Three (Pointed Edge). I stamped my images with Memento Tuxedo black ink, added a bit of shading with a Copic Marker and added a pretty silk ribbon bow from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. I finished with a few of my decorative pins (you can purchase in my Etsy shop) and topped it off with a pink twine bow.

JustRite Papercraft May Release Day 4

Today is the last day of the JustRite Papercraft May Release and we are showcasing Summer Words! This finishes the 4 series set of words with Autumn Words, Winter Words, Spring Words, and now Summer Words. These stamp sets fit most occasions and are a must have for your papercrafting creations!

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I created my card as a CAS (Clean and Simple) card as this will be for my nephew for graduation and he doesn't like a lot of fussy stuff on his cards. A few basic masculine papers from Teresa Collins Everyday Moments paper stack, a bright yellow ribbon and some glittery number stickers and my card was done. I stamped the two images from Summer Words on white cardstock, then colored them lightly with Copic Marker Y26 for a gold touch. I cut them out then mounted them with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Dots to my card!

Please take some time to visit all the designers participating in today's Blog Hop and don't forget to come back again this week to see what else we've created using the fabulous new release from JustRite Papercraft and Amy Tedder (the stamp designer)!

JustRite Inspiration
Michele Kovack
Eva Dobilas
Sharon Harnist
Marisa Job
Sheri Holt
Angela Barkhouse
Darsie Bruno
Barb Schram

Project Recipe:

JustRite Papercraft Stamps: Summer Words

Paper: Bazzill White cardstock, Teresa Collins Everyday Moments

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Marker Y26

Embellishments: Satin Ribbon from Michael's, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Dots, Beacon Adhesives3 in 1 Glue

New items in my Etsy Store!

So I've been busy re-stocking my Etsy Store with the decorative stick pins I make! I was completely sold out!! Wow, I can't thank you enough for your purchases! You'll find a nice assortment and I've added specialty pins using Japanese Tensha Floral beads. These are sold singly but really adds amazing impact to your creations!  I have these in limited supply, so get them while you can!!

 

 

I've also added gorgeous Rayon Venise Lace for your cards and scrapbooking projects!! As always, you'll find cards I've created for sale too! Take a look!!

JustRite Papercraft May Release Day 3 and Friday Challenge!

Today is the third day of the JustRite Papercraft May Release and it also coincides with the JustRite Friday Inspiration Challenge.  We are introducing more stamps and we've themed our creations to fit the Friday Challenge which is to make a 3D Project!!

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My mom gave me this box of soaps so I decided to jazz it up a bit for my project! I stamped the Heart Scroll Background with Versamark on yellow cardstock then embossed with white embossing powder. I cut 2 Spellbinders™ Edgeabilities® Classic Edges Two out of the yellow and adhered them to the top and bottom of that panel. I saved the waste piece for the side. I scored the piece so that it would fold easy against my box and glued it into place. I added pretty lace trim and silk ribbon, then topped the side piece with pearls. 

I stamped my Iris from the Botanical Medallions & Banners stamp set onto ivory cardstock with Versamark and embossed with white. I colored the image with Copic markers and added pretty pearls. I stamped my Vintage Soap label onto vellum with Versamark and embossed again with white. I cut out the largest  Nested Oval Medallion Labels in white cardstock and the next one below that in ivory. I adhered my vellum piece to my ivory panel and embossed my white cut out with Spellbinders™ M-Bossabilities™ Sea Beauty (Side A).

I added Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Dots to my iris and my two die pieces and mounted them to my soap box panel. I added a double silk ribbon bow to finish the box off. For the soap decoration, I stamped Classic Art Deco Lace Edges One with Versamark on vellum and embossed with white. I cut around the edges and tacked the ends together to fit around the soap. I then wrapped a soft silk ribbon and bow around the middle of the soap and its ready for display!

 

Please take some time to visit all the designers participating in today's Blog Hop and don't forget to come back again this week to see what else we've created using the fabulous new release from JustRite Papercraft and Amy Tedder (the stamp designer)!

JustRite Inspiration
Debbie Olson
Sheri Holt
Eva Dobilas
Angela Barkhouse
Marisa Job
Michele Kovack
Darsie Bruno
Kathy Jones
Kazan Clark
Barb Schram

Project Recipe:

JustRite Papercraft Stamps: Heart Scroll Background, Botanical Medallions & Banners, Classic Art Deco Lace Edges One

Dies: JustRite Papercraft Nested Oval Medallion Labels, Spellbinders™ M-Bossabilities™ Sea Beauty (Side A),  Spellbinders™ Edgeabilities® Classic Edges Two

Paper: Bazzill Soft Yellow, White and Ivory cardstock, Vellum

Inks: Versamark, White Embossing powder, Copic Markers

Embellishments: Silk Ribbon from the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Lace trim, Recollection Pearls, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Dots, Beacon Adhesives3 in 1 Glue

JustRite Papercraft May Release Day 2

It's Day Two of the JustRite Papercraft May Release and the design team is so excited because we're introducing a new die set that coordinates with this month's stamps.  Take a few moments to see what we've created for you today!

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I stamped two images of the Violet Vintage Labels on white cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, then cut them out with the new JustRite Papercraft Vintage Label and Banner Dies . I colored them with Copic makers then attached them to a small strip of scrap paper. I wrapped gorgeous silk ribbon from the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store around the piece then added my lace trim. I mounted my colored panel to my patterned paper, then to a white panel, then my purple card. I added a matching silk bow and some of my decorative stick pins (which I'll have more in my store by this weekend! I'm all sold out!) I stamped my banner sentiment then cut it out with the banner die, then adhered it to my card and was finished!

Please take some time to visit all the designers participating in today's Blog Hop and don't forget to come back again this week to see what else we've created using the fabulous new release from JustRite Papercraft and Amy Tedder (the stamp designer)!

JustRite Inspiration
Debbie Olson
Marisa Job
Michele Kovack
Linda Duke
Darsie Bruno
Eva Dobilas
Kathy Jones
Heidi Blankenship
Sheri Holt
Angela Barkhouse
Barb Schram

Project Recipe:

JustRite Papercraft Stamps: Violet Vintage Labels, Anchors Away

Dies: JustRite Papercraft Vintage Label and Banner Dies

Paper: Bazzill White and Purple cardstock, Memory Box Viola

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers

Embellishments: Decorative Stick Pins, Silk Ribbon from the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Lace trim, Beacon Adhesives3 in 1 Glue

JustRite Papercraft May Release

Today is the first day of the new JustRite Papercraft May Release, and boy, oh boy, does the design team have some inspiration for you!! You'll see amazing projects and cards featuring the fabulous designs by Amy Tedder! Grab a cup of yumminess, tell the family you'll be busy for a bit, and get ready to drool!!

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I haven't made any Father's Day cards since my dad passed in 2000, so masculine cards have been a bit difficult for me. When I saw Anchors Away, I knew the sentiment was perfect for my card today. I stamped the Cozy Plaid Background stamp on purple cardstock with Versamark and embossed with silver embossing powder. I then stamped the Rope frame on a dotted pattern paper with Versamark and embossed with black. I colored the rope around the frame with a Sakura White Gel pen, and a touch of gray and purple to the frame with Copic Markers. Next, I stamped my sentiment on a dark purple patterned paper with Versamark and embossed with white. I added pop dots for dimension and threaded rope through the frame for a seafaring look before adhering it to a black panel and a purple card!  The handsome man in the photo is my Father!

 

Please take some time to visit all the designers participating in today's Blog Hop and don't forget to come back again this week to see what else we've created using the fabulous new release from JustRite Papercraft and Amy Tedder (the stamp designer)!

JustRite Inspiration
Linda Duke
Debbie Olson
Marisa Job
Michele Kovack
Darsie Bruno
Kathy Jones
Heidi Blankenship
Sheri Holt
Barb Schram
Angela Barkhouse
Kazan Clark
Eva Dobilas

Project Recipe:

JustRite Papercraft Stamps: Cozy Plaid Background, Anchors Away

Paper: Bazzill Black and Purple cardstock, Memory Box Viola

Inks: Versamark, White, Black and Silver Embossing Powder, Copic Markers

Embellishments: Rope, Recollection Silver Pearls, Beacon Adhesives3 in 1 Glue