Stamping a Wreath | Sunny Studio Holiday Style

Join me over on the Sunny Studio blog today for the advent calendar extravaganza hop. Here's a peek at the card I made using the Holiday Style Stamp Set and pigment ink. I have a full set of instructions and some more photos over on Sunny Studio. Hope to see you there!

​SUPPLIES | Holiday Style Stamp | Holiday Style Steel Dies | Christmas Chapel Stamp

Scrapbook Process Video: Stamping & Scrapbooks

I've been filming some process videos again and I started with the Studio Calico Starlight Kit and stamps this time around. I started out with a photo from Disneyland (naturally!) and some of my favorite patterns from this month's kit to create an interesting, colorful layout that's fun and easy to make. 

I used a sprinkle of buttons and strong shapes to create movement. That and a few tips on how to bring more stamping into your scrapbook layouts. Take a look at how the layout came together in the video below.

Tips & Tricks:

• For a quick and easy way to get all of your stamped text centered perfectly, remember to stamp first, then glue. It's much easier to center your paper elements around a pre-stamped image or sentiment. 
• Emphasize the repetition of shape in your design. Nothing adds more fun to a layout than a burst of floating circles. Emphasize the circular design with alphabet stickers, buttons, or sequins. 
• Add a final layer of texture to your layouts with a sprinkling of buttons, sequins, or enamel shapes. The final touch is an important one! 

Creating colorful pages with textured elements is a fun way to tell a story! Thanks so much for stopping by and watching today. Now go break out your "Starlight" Kit and get to creating!

Sunny Studios Buttons + Pigment Ink Stamping

Hey there everyone, Nancy here today with a look at the Cute as a Button stamp and die set. I love intricate designs that can be created quickly and this set delivers! The multiple sentiments are perfect for so many different types of cards. I love the versatility and dose of cute.

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The buttons were stamped using two shades of pigment ink for an opaque and colorful coverage. Layering the pigment ink gives the buttons depth and a pop of color. The "sew" title was created using a steel die and layered on a bed of buttons. The stamped needle image leads straight to the point - happy we're friends! A sprinkle of sequins in a few sizes adds movement to the design.

Take a closer look at the Cute as a Button stamp and die set for your next craft fix. There's something about creating all of those little circular shapes that feeds the crafty soul (and makes for cute cards!).

Take a closer look at the Cute as a Button stamp and die set for your next craft fix. There's something about creating all of those little circular shapes that feeds the crafty soul (and makes for cute cards!).

SUPPLIES: Cute as a Button Stamp Set | Cute as a Button Steel Die Set 

Neat and Tangled March Release Day 4 | Classic Tags 2

Welcome to the last day of the Neat and Tangled March release. Today we have the Classic Tags 2 steel die. I love the versatility of this die set. I used it here to create a small birthday banner.

To add a punch of color to the basic white tag, I stamped a scene with the Big Top Birthday stamp and steel die set and colored it with copic markers. This stamp set is one of my favorites from Neat and Tangled. I like to color and this one is perfect for bold color palettes.

The Classic Tags 2 steel die includes the tag toppers and circle reinforcements. This makes creating custom tags quick and easy. I added a strip of black and white patterned paper to edge of the tags to give the stamped images a "ground".

The Class Tag 2 steel die also includes banner tags with reinforcements like the one above. I love to add stamped words to customize these small tags.

Neat and Tangled will be giving away a Classic Tags 2 steel die set. To enter, leave a comment below to be entered. Tell me what's your favorite Neat and Tangled Stamp set. Visit the Neat and Tangled blog on Friday for a list of winners. Good luck!

Neat and Tangled March Release Day 3 | Flower Medallion

Today we've got florals! the Neat and Tangled Flower Medallion stamp set and die are a beautiful, solid pattern to add to your collection. I used he steel die to create the petals on this pretty flower.

The green petals were stamped with shades of green ink and then cut out with a steel die. It's a really simple and bold design with a pop of sequins.

Neat and Tangled will be giving away a Flower Medallion stamp set. To enter, leave a comment below to be entered. Tell me what's your favorite coloring medium. Visit the Neat and Tangled blog on Friday for a list of winners. Good luck!

Hey there, welcome to the March Neat and Tangled release. The first stamp set up is the Yo Ho set of pirates which I love. I especially love that there is a girl pirate!

I created this card on kraft cardstock, stamping the images with Versafine ink. Then I used my Prismacolor Pencils to add a splash of color to the scene. This is the first time that I've tried this technique. I found that blending shades with colored pencils was much easier than with Copics. I could even erase mistakes. I thought this was a pretty good result for a first try. 

To create some texture between the white card base and the kraft scene, I used a fringe steel die to create the layered pop of blue in the center. It's a really simple way to add color and texture to any card.

Neat and Tangled will be giving away a Yo Ho stamp set. To enter, leave a comment below to be entered. Tell me what's your favorite coloring medium. Visit the Neat and Tangled blog on Friday for a list of winners. Good luck!

SUPPLY LIST | Click on the photos for more info

Neenah Cardstock, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, 250 Sheet Ream

Sizzix Big Shot White & Gray

My Favorite Things Die-namics, Mini Fringe

VersaFine Ink Pad, Onyx Black

Harry Potter + Studio Calico

Take a peek at the Studio Calico blog today for more photos and an explanation on how I came up with the Potterland design. My favorite part? Those Sydney alphabet stamps! They are huge and bold and make my designer's heart beat.

Neat & Tangled Release: Calathea Giveaway

Welcome to the January Neat and Tangled release featuring the Calathea stamp set. It's a beautiful collection of leaves that can be nested. I love the intricacy of this design!

I used the ultra white Tim Holtz Watercolor paper for the base of the card. The leaves were stamped using Hero Arts White Puff  embossing powder. I used the Bella Blvd Illustrated Faith Watercolor set for this card. This is my current favorite watercolor set. I love how rich and creamy the palette is and the colors mix beautifully. After stamping the sentiment with Versafine Ink, the entire base was cut out with a stitched rectangle steel die from Lawn Fawn. I love the finished edge it lends to my card base.

Make sure to visit the Neat and Tangled blog today for more Calathea Stamp inspiration from the design team and a chance to win a prize pack!  Don't forget to leave your comment here to be eligible for a prize.

SUPPLIES | Click on the photo for more info



 

Neenah Cardstock, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, 250 Sheet Ream

Sizzix Big Shot White & Gray

Ranger Watercolor Paper, 10 pk

VersaFine Ink Pad, Onyx Black

Avery Elle Pigment Ink Pad, Fog (02085)

Neat & Tangled Release: Nuts for You!

Welcome to the January Neat and Tangled release week! This is a new team and craft for me and I'm so  excited to get started. I like challenges and especially ones that kick in at the start of a year. Let's get started with Nuts for You. I tend to lean towards designs that are whimsical and clever so I'm in love with these little squirrels.

I've been practicing with Copic coloring since this summer, taking classes and practicing, practicing, and practicing some more. That's the real key. Well, that and loving color theory (which I do!).

Three little squirrels are layered on a background of Distress Ink. The splash of color and greeting at the bottom ground the cluster. The squirrel in the center is glued down flat, while the other two are lifted with Pop Dots. This gives the card great dimension. I drew in a squiggly line connecting the center squirrel and the floating heart to tie in the background design.

Visit the Neat and Tangled blog today for more projects from the design team using Nuts for You and a giveaway! Don't forget to leave your comment here to be eligible for a prize pack.

SUPPLIES |  Click on the photos for more info

Ranger Distress Ink Pad, Peacock Feathers

Neenah Cardstock, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, 250 Sheet Ream

Memento Luxe Ink Pad, Tuxedo Black

COPIC Sketch Marker R81, Rose Pink

COPIC Sketch Marker R83, Rose Mist

COPIC Sketch Marker R85, Rose Red

COPIC Sketch Marker E70, Ash Rose

COPIC Sketch Marker E71, Champagne

COPIC Sketch Marker E74, Cocoa Brown

COPIC Sketch Marker E30, Bisque

COPIC Sketch Marker E34, Toast

COPIC Sketch Marker E35, Chamois

COPIC Sketch Marker W1, Warm Gray No. 1

COPIC Sketch Marker W4, Warm Gray No. 4

COPIC Sketch Marker W5, Warm Gray No. 5

COPIC Sketch Marker YG61, Pale Moss

COPIC Sketch Marker YG63, Pea Green

COPIC Sketch Marker YG67, Moss

My Favorite Things Die-namics, STAX Stitched Rectangle

Sizzix Big Shot White & Gray