Interactive Pop Up Box Card for Halloween featuring Hello Bluebird stamps

 Hello crafty friends!  I'm back today with another interactive card for Halloween!

For this card I cut out all the pieces for the card using black cardstock with the Lawn Fawn Scalloped Box Pop Up die.  I cut 2 of the large panels which creates the box shape when adhered together with the flaps and 3 struts.  This card is fairly simple so I only needed 3 struts to create the scene.

For the grassy elements which adhere directly to the struts I used Lawn Fawn Sparkle Cardstock in black from the 'Autumn' pack.  I used a Mama Elephant grassy border die (I used one of the dies in the new Slim Window Dressing die set).  These grassy sparkly panels measured just ever so slightly shorter than 3.25" so that they fit nicely inside the box.  The box won't fold up nicely if the grassy panels are cut to exactly the same length as the struts.

For the panels around the edge (on the inside of the card) I used the dies in the Scalloped Box Pop Up die set to cut the rectangles from Bristol Smooth cardstock.  I inked on some clouds in Wilted Violet Distress Ink with the Mini Cloud stencil from My Favorite Things.  I splattered on some black paint splatters to add to the spookiness of the card.

My images were taken from the Spooky Spellers stamp set by Hello Bluebird.  The images were stamped on to copic friendly cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  I used my copic markers to colour the images and a colour map is included here:

For the bat I added a small strip of acetate to the back to help him look like he was flying inside the card.  I used 1/8" double sided adhesive to help me get in less of a mess for this step.

I glued down all the cloudy panels to the inside flaps, adhered all the sparkly grassy borders and secured the bat (trimming off any excess acetate).  

For the sentiment I heat embossed in gold a 'Happy Halloween' sentiment from the Spooktacular Friends stamps set by My Favorite Things on to a scrap of black cardstock.  I trimmed it in to a thin strip and placed this on the front flap with double sided adhesive.

On the outside of the card I used some patterned paper from Spooky Boo 6x6 paper pad from Pebbles.  I love this dark grey design with black embossed bats.  I cut all the squares/rectangles needed and secured them with liquid adhesive ensuring an even border all the way around.  

For the very back of the card I placed a piece of white cardstock so that I have somewhere to write a message.  This measured 3 7/8" x 2 7/8".

Click below to watch the YouTube video:

Here is a list of the supplies used in this card:

Spooky Spellers stamps - Hello Bluebird

Spooky Spellers dies - Hello Bluebird

Scalloped Box Card Pop Up - Lawn Fawn

Spooktacular Friends stamps - MFT

Black Cardstock - Creative Expressions 220gsm

Sparkle Cardstock - Lawn Fawn (Autumn)

Grassy Border Die - Mama Elephant

8” Guillotine Trimmer - Tonic/Tim Holtz

Bristol Smooth Card - Strathmore

Mini Cloud stencil - MFT

Wilted Violet - Distress Ink

Black Paint Pan - Gansai Tambi Watercolour 36 set

¼” score tape (double sided adhesive)

1/4” score tape Strong Acetate (I used some old packaging)

Bone Folder - Lawn Fawn

Mini Misti Stamping Tool - My Sweet Petunia

Gold Embossing Powder - Papermania

Heat Tool - Papermania

Embossing Buddy - EK Success

Spooky Boo - Pebbles/American Crafts

Liquid Adhesive - Quick Dry Scotch Adhesive

I hope to see again soon with card #4 in my Halloween 2020 card series!

xoxo

Mama Elephant Little Ghost Agenda Halloween Card

Hey crafters!  

Today I'm sharing (I've already shared on Instagram!) on my blog and YouTube channel this adorable Halloween card using the Little Ghost Agenda stamps by Mama Elephant.

For the main panel of the card I used a medium weight piece of raspberry cardstock and cut it slightly larger than an A2 size.  I used Distress Inks in Picked Raspberry, Seedless Preserves and Black Soot to build up colour around the edges of the cardstock to create a gradient from darker on the outside to lighter at the centre of the card.  

I added some black and white splatters to add interest and texture to the cardstock.  Once the panel was dry I used the Mama Elephant Star Grid Cover Plate on the ink blended card.

I raided my patterned paper stash and picked out a number of pretty papers which I thought matched my colour pallet and cut out some stars using the same Star Grid Cover Plate.

Before adhering my ink blended panel to a black A2 sized cardbase I trimmed down the edges along the stitched frame using my guillotine trimmer.  

The panel was adhered to the card base using liquid adhesive and the decorative patterned paper stars were also adhered.

I stamped the ghost images in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and coloured them with the following markers:

Ghosts

B01, B00, BG0000, 0, RV10

Accessories

C10, C7, C5 (hat)

YR27, YR15, Y15, YR02, YG65, E15 (pumpkin)

RV19, RV17, RV13 (lollipop)

E44, E43, E57, E55, E53 (broomstick)

E44, E43, E57, E55, E53 (sweet)

I heat embossed the 'happy Halloween to you' stamp from Pretty Pink Posh 'BOO' stamp set on to black cardstock with white embossing powder.  I trimmed it with my guillotine and adhered it to the front of the card with double sided tape.  

The ghosts were adhered with liquid adhesive along with some ebony jewels scattered around too.

Click below to watch the YouTube video

Here are all the supplies used for this card:
Little Ghost Agenda stamps (Mama Elephant)
Star Grid Cover Plate die (Mama Elephant)
BOO stamps (Pretty Pink Posh)
Distress Inks: Picked Raspberry, Seedless Preserves, Black Soot
Copic Markers (colours listed above)
Copic Opaque White
Raspberry Cardstock
Copic friendly cardstock (Marker Geek)
Assortment of patterned papers
Black Cardstock (Creative Expressions)
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Super Fine White Embossing Powder (Ranger)
Liquid adhesive (Gina K Connect glue)
Guillotine (Tonic)
Ebony Jewels (Lucy's Little Things)
Clear Sparkle Pen (Spectrum Noir)

I hope you enjoyed this card!  I have lots more Halloween cards planned so stay tuned and be sure to follow me so you don't miss any projects :)

Have a good day and thank you for joining me! xxx

Disclaimer: all of the supplies used in the making of this card were purchased by myself.  

One Layer Valentines Card ft. Cool Cat and Quilted Heart Background Stamps

Hi Everyone, today I am back a love themed card, perfect for Valentines Day!  I've had these cute little Cool Cat stamps by MFT for ages and I have finally got around to using them!

I don't have the co-ordinating dies for this stamp set so it is perfect for one layer cards and masking techniques!

I firstly cut and stamped out all the masks I needed on to Hunkydory masking paper - I like this masking paper because you stamp on one side and then remove the backing paper when you are ready to use your mask...not too fiddly! 

 I then began stamping out my images onto to my card panel which was a 4.25" x 5.5" piece of copic friendly cardstock (250gsm) and ensured I worked forwards (closest images first) to backwards (stamped the images furthest away last)

I covered the wall background with a light layer of spun sugar distress ink and then used the Quilted Heart Background stamp from Simon Says stamp to stamp out the detail on the wall...I used spun sugar again for this giving a tone on tone background.

I used some more distress inks to shade the baseboards and carpet/flooring.

The images were coloured with my copic markers (colours listed below).

For my sentiment I used a 'love' scripty word die cut out several times from coloured cardstock with the top layer coloured with my copic markers for an ombre look.

I coated the 'love' word with Nuvo shimmer pen and a layer of glossy accents :)

I hope you liked this card!  If you'd like to see how I made it with a video tutorial just click the image below!

Here is a list of all the products used in the making of this card:

Cool Cat stamps - My Favorite Things

Cosy Christmas - Clearly Besotted
Quilted Heart Background stamp - Simon Says Stamp
‘Love’ die -
Copic friendly cardstock - https://bit.ly/2ChEi4Y
Tuxedo Ink - Memento Black - https://bit.ly/2KsWwW5
Versafine Ink - Onyx Black - https://bit.ly/2tvJL2H
Masking Paper - Hunkydory
Distress Ink:
Spun Sugar - https://bit.ly/2RSyEih
Iced Spruce - https://bit.ly/2FxhOQn
Antique Linen - https://bit.ly/2W0mAuv
Vintage Photo
Mini Blending Tool - https://bit.ly/2tMdvs8
Mini Blending Foam Pads - https://bit.ly/2RyFcDe
Mini Misti Stamping Tool - My Sweet Petunia
Tim Holtz Stamp Platform (full size) - https://bit.ly/2SToETm
Embossing Buddy - WRMK
Copic Markers:
Cat Basket - RV66, RV55, RV52, RV00, E27, E25, E23
Cat 1 - W4, W3, W1, W0
Cat 2 - E21, YR27, YR24
Fireplace - C5, C3, C1, E44, E43, E42
Fire - YR27, YR24, Y38, Y17, 0
Mantle - E35, E33, E31
Fishbowl & Fish - RV00, B60, YR02, YR01
Clear Embossing Powder - Papermania
Heat Tool
Tonic Guillotine Paper Cutter - https://bit.ly/2FwVLtc
Glossy Accents - Ranger - https://bit.ly/2FFt787
Glue Pen - Kuratake
Multi Medium Matte - Ranger
⅛” Double Sided Adhesive Tape - https://bit.ly/2Hjg5Qi
Uniball White Gel Pen Size 1.0
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Disclaimer:
*All products used in this video have been purchased by me and are products I love and enjoy using!
**Affiliate links are contained in this post. This means that I will receive a small commission should you decide to purchase anything through one of my links, at no additional cost to you. Thanks for using my links if you are able to, it means I will be able to keep bringing you crafty goodness
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Mermaid Shaker Card using stamps featuring Time for Tea Designs!

Happy Friday crafty friends!  Today I'm super excited to be sharing this shaker card using Time for Tea Designs stamps and dies.  I was thrilled to be contacted by owner, Joanna to see if I wanted to designs some cards using her stamps and here is my first creation!

For the background of my card I used some alcohol inks to create a watery ethereal background.  The frame for my shaker was created using the rectangle die from the 'Best Fishes Banner and Border Dies' which I lightly inked with wilted violet distress ink.

 

I filled my shaker with a selection of sequins from my stash....I love using a variety of shapes and sizes in my shaker cards!

I used copic markers to colour my images and I'ved listed all of the shades I used down below!

For the foiled dots on the mermaids tail I used a quickie glue pen and left it to dry/go tacky for 5/10 mins.  I then rubbed some rose gold foil over the top of the tacky dots which left behind small dots of foil and created a super shimmery effect...I love this technique!

Please join me again soon as I will have more cards featuring mermaid themes by Time for Tea Designs - be sure to find links to their products in the list below....go check the full range out NOW by clicking here!

Here is a list of all the products used in the making of this card:

Shell Phone stamp set - Time For Tea Designs - https://bit.ly/2CZOQWJ
Shell Phone die set - Time For Tea Designs - https://bit.ly/2Rh8gPR
Best Fishes Border & Banner Die Set - Time For Tea Designs - https://bit.ly/2shClj9
Copic friendly cardstock - https://bit.ly/2ChEi4Y
Yupo Paper - Ranger
Alcohol Ink - Raspberry, Amethyst - Ranger
Alcohol Ink Solution - Ranger
Distress Ink - Wilted Violet
Perfect Pearls - Copper
Felt Pads - Ranger
Mini Blending Tool
Mini Blending Foam Pads
Mini Misti Stamping Tool - My Sweet Petunia
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Staz-on Ink - Cotton White
Clear Acetate Sheets
Embossing Buddy - WRMK
Copic Markers:
Mermaid Tail - RV66, RV55, RV52, RV00
Skin - E00, E11, E13
Hair - E23, E25, E27, E49
Phone - B63, B66
Sequins - Gingerbread Sequin Mix - Lucy’s Little Things, plus others from my stash (which ive been collecting for over 10 years)!
Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
Tonic Guillotine Paper Cutter
Glossy Accents - Ranger
Quickie Glue Pen
Rose Gold Foil - Crafters Companion
Tombow Mono Multi Glue
Nuvo Liquid Adhesive
Jewel Picker
Multi Medium Matte - Ranger
⅛” Double Sided Adhesive Tape
Uniball White Gel Pen Size 1.0

Time for Designs Social Media Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timeforteadesigns
Blog: https://timeforteadesigns.wordpress.com/
YouTube: https://bit.ly/2H6FXim

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Disclaimer:
*the stamps and dies used in this video have been sent to me as part of design team work. All other products have been purchased by me :)
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Super Cute Glittery 'Hugs & Kisses' card featuring Little Monkey Agenda stamps

Hello and welcome back to my blog!  Today I'm sharing this super cute card which could be a Valentine's card but could also be used for anything depending on the sentiment you use.  I've used a 'hugs & kisses' sentiment because I'm not too sure who this card will be sent to yet.

I love using nuvo glimmer paste especially the moonstone colour....I have a spare tub in my draw as I know I'll run out at some point this year!

I've used 'Tropical Leaves' stencil by Newtons Nook with these cute little monkey stamps by Mama Elephant, I think they pair well together.  I made the inked up background back in the summer but hadn't got around to making a card with it.....with Valentine's Day approaching I thought it would be perfect to kick off some 'love' themed cards.

All of the supplies I've used are listed below including the copic marker colours.  If you would like to watch my YouTube video tutorial please click below:

List of craft supplies used:

• Little Monkey Agenda Stamps & Dies - Mama Elephant
• Sweet Little Sentiments Stamps - Clearly Besotted
• Tropical Leaves Stencil - Newtons Nook
• Stitched Scalloped Rectangle Frames - Lawn Fawn
• Heavyweight White Cardstock (300gsm)
• Black Cardstock
• Copic friendly cardstock - https://bit.ly/2ChEi4Y
• Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
• Mini Ink Blending Tool
• Mini Foam Pad
• Distress Ink - Picked Raspberry, Wilted Violet
• Nuvo Glimmer Paste - Moonstone
• Plasctic Palette Knife 
• Mini Misti Stamping Tool
• Embossing Buddy/Antistatic Powder Tool
• Super Fine White Embossing Powder - Ranger
• Heat Tool
• Copic Markers:
• Monkey - E79, E77, E74, E71, E43, E42, E41, E40, R20
• Hearts - R85, R83, R81
• Leaves - G17, G07, G05
• Wooden sign - E37, E35, E33
• ATG Adhesive
• Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
• Tonic Guillotine Paper Cutter
• Uniball Signo White Gel Pen 1.0
• Glossy Accents - Ranger
• Jewels from 'Happy Haunting' Sequin pack - Lucy's Little Things
• Tacky Glue 
• Quick Stick Tool - WRMK

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Disclaimer:
*All products used in this video have been purchased by me and are products I love and enjoy using!

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