Gears & Textures with Trusty Tools

 

This card was inspired by the Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge. I used a few of the colors from the pictures to get the creative juices flowing. I used the Gears & Textures Bundle and the Trusty Tools Dies along with the retired trusty tools dsp. Last when I checked the dies were greatly discounted in the last chance section of the SU store. I created this cute tool box with the dies and the Country Woods DSP and filled it with many gears and tools. 

I really thought this would be a fun Father's Day card. What do you think? I hope this inspires you to join the challenge as well as combine some of those stamps and dies you have in your stash! You will be surprised at what you can create! Have a wonderful day!

Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #486

 

Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge was a fun challenge for this week. I was drawn to the black and white flags. I pulled out some retired black and white stripped SU paper and the Blessed Beginnings Bundle. After I used the Everyday Arches Die on the black and white paper I knew I wanted to make 2 cards. One with the negative and one with the arch die. I watercolored one of the churches and the other colored with Stampin' Blends. 

For this card I used a retired embossing folder, however I think you could really use any one you have on hand. I white heat embossed the sentiment on black cardstock.

For this card my sentiment is from a set that I believe is no longer available. I mounted it on black card stock so that it would stand out from the background.

I hope you are inspired to create from these fun images on the challenge! I look forward to seeing what you create! Have a blessed day!

Huge Discounts!

 

Shop with me to check out the new items that have been placed on the last chance list! So many amazing items! Many of the items are as much as 50% off and don't forget you can take advantage of the product of the month for only $5 with a $75 purchase. Have fun shopping!

Product of the Month and new Kits

                                                       

                                                          Eyelet Bloom Die is the product of the month of April! This gorgeous die is only $5 with a purchase of $75 worth of product, Supplies are limited so get it while you can!

                                                          Two new kits are available now. If you haven't tried any of the Stampin' Up kits I highly recommend them. Everything you need is given along with detailed instructions. They are perfect for crafting on the go! Take a few on vacation with you this summer or give as a gift!

Sunniest Stories Kit

Painted Skies Kit

He has Risen!

 

Happy Holy Thursday! I created another card with the Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge for this week. I thought it would be fun to create a Easter Card. I pulled out the Faith Collection Stamps and Country Woods DSP. My middle strip is a little wide but that is the fun of a sketch, to make it your own. I hope this inspires you to make the sketch your style and have fun!

Have a blessed Holy Week!

Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #485

Hand Stamped Sentiments has a great sketch challenge for this week!

For my card I used the Made With Sweetness Dies to create a bunch of lemons and limes. I love the bright colors and the layering dies are just amazing! I mounted them on ripped pieces of Bokeh DSP and a layer of Perfectly Plaid Dry Embossed White Cardstock. The sentiment is from the Cutest Crew Stamp set and a few Holographic Dots to add a little sparkle!

I hope you get a chance to play and share your work over at the Hand Stamped Sentiments Blog.

Have a blessed day!

 

Cutest Crew in Blues

 

One more cute idea with the Cutest Crew Bundle for the Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge for this week. I hope you have had a chance to play along!

Have a wonderful week!

Prayers & Promises Stamp Set

 

If you are looking for a beautiful sentiment set I would highly recommend the new Prayers & Promises Stamp Set. I combined it today with the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder and colored the flower with ink colors from the Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge  and a water painter. The sentiment was cut out with a circle punch and then a piece of Misty Moonlight Cardstock cut out with the Spotlight On Natures Die.

Thanks for stopping by today and I am looking forward to seeing what you create with the challenge colors.

Hand Stamped Sentiments #484

 

Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge this week is a fun color challenge. I used the  Country Woods DSP and stamped the cup from the Weekend Adventure Stamp Set with Memento Ink and fussy cut it out.  The flowers are from the same stamp set and were stamped with Staz On ink on watercolor paper so that I could use my water painter and ink pads to color. I used the color challenge colors. The background is ink smooshing with Misty Moonlight on watercolor paper and then used the Everyday Arches to die cut.

The adorable pattern paper is from the Homemade Sweetness DSP pack. This is a new online exclusive and it is adorable!

I hope you get a chance to join in the fun on the challenge. So many wonderful options with this color palette. Thank you for stopping by today!

Cutest Crew Bundle

 

Cutest Crew Bundle is one of my favorite new stamp set and die cuts and when I saw the inspiration from this week Hand Stamped Sentiments I knew I wanted to use it. I turned the image where the long vertical lines on its side.  I stamped and colored the dogs with Stampin' Blends. After I die cut the paws I backed them with smoky slate. I mounted it all on Country Woods DSP. I love the cute greetings in this set!

Thanks for stopping by and if you haven't' checked it out yet look at the new online exclusives! 

New Kits and Product of the Month

 

Radiant Reminders Kit

Every Little Thing Kit

Standing Clipboard Trio is a set of 3 clipboards to display your creativity! 

Notes of Spring is the March Product of the Month. You can order this set for only $5 with any purchase of $75 or more. Don't miss out on this adorable stamp set!

Gears & Texture Bundle

 

Hello! When I created the card for the hand stamped sentiments challenge yesterday I die cut and stamped many extra and even some in blue. I had so many leftover I decided to create another card.  

I am not sure which card I like better. I do know that I love the fun new Gears & Textures Bundle and I know you will also! 

Have a blessed day and thank you for stopping by!

Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #483

 

Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge has some awesome inspiration for you today! I loved everything about this! I was first drawn to the vertical lines and thought of the Gears & Textures Bundle. This die set has 3 long vertical dies that I thought would look great with a few gears and lots of texture.

I liked the moody colors from the inspiration and so I used smoky slate, gray granite and basic grey for my palette. I have to admit that I really like a clean and simple card and so creating a collage style is really going outside of my comfort zone.

For a little bit of color I added a ripped piece of Country Woods DSP on the bottom. For the final touch I added a few retired sequins.

I am so excited to see what you create! Thank you for stopping by!