Mixing Kraft paper and stamps!

Hi! Have you ever finished a card and thought ‘does it need something more’? I did with this card, and usually I play around with elements, glitter, stamps, rhinestones etc. until I find that ‘something more’ that it needed. But sometimes you don’t need a something more and when I looked at this card I told myself it needed anything and walked away. I came back to the card and felt it didn’t need ‘something more’ I like it just the way it was! Try it, you might find like the card just the way it is too!

Miss You card by Dana Warren

Hampton Art:
Stamps: Travel Words SC0500, You Said It

Colorbox:
Dye Ink: Mudslide. Chalk Ink: Cat’s Eye Coral Rose

Other:
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink – Rustic White. Pattern Paper: Graceful. Ek Tools: Label Punch. Recollections: Wood Embellishments

Designer Notes:

1. Stamp Travel Words over pattern paper
2. Stamp flowers on pattern paper, using Mudslide and Coral Rose ink
3. Cut out flowers and bend petals up
4. Punch label and stamp sentiment
5. Adhere flowers, wood leaves and sentiment

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Going My Way Card

Hello there! Pam here this morning to share a card I created using the Hampton Art/Jillibean Soup Irish Farm House Soup clear stamps:

Going My Way? card by Pam Brown

I adored the bicycle stamp, and it matched my die-dut perfectly. I stamped the bicycle all over kraft cardstock with watermark ink to add a a subtle background. I stitched the cardstock to patterned paper, added a die-cut, and stamped the sentiment underneath.

Supply List
Stamps:
Hampton Art/Jillibean Soup Irish Farm House Large Clear Stamp (JB0012)

Ink:
Versamark, Staz On

Other:
Patterned paper, cardstock, die-cut: Jillibean Soup

Layout and Card by Nicole Nowosad

Celebrate card:

I wanted to create a quick and easy card for a birthday that my son was going to. So, I pulled out some of the KI Memories Mini Celebrations paper and got to work.

I noticed the little banner strips on the paper and so I started by adding some thin strips of patterned paper, for a washi tape look.  To, that I added some stamped arrows along those thin paper strips of patterned paper and a pennant cut sentiment that I stitched to the card front.

Celebrate card by Nicole Nowosad

Since I am an addict of 3d adhesive, so for this card, I punched a star from the background and added some bright cardstock in behind it, using the 3d adhesive along the entire back of the card.

Supplies:

KI Memories Mini Celebrations paper – Happy Birthday (KI10058)

Bella Blvd cling stamps – Sand & Surf (IC0226)

Other: Cardstock (green, black), Black Ink, Sequins

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Already Four layout:

Nicole here again to share a quick layout using lots of Hampton Art stamps and papers!

Already Four layout by Nicole Nowosad

I love the fun colors in the KI Memories Mini Celebrations paper, and the smaller card size shapes. I started by trimming out a few of my favorite card sized pieces from the patterned paper and used that on my page.

I added some mists for little pops of colour and then cut down one of the KI Memories Bejewelled papers the same card size shape. 

I added some stamped hearts using the Bella Blvd Love & Marriage cling stamps and some stitching details too. 

I added some detail to the stamps by painting on the stamped images with some watered down mist for dimension:

I love all the colors in the chevron patterned paper pull the page together.

Supplies:

KI Memories Mini Celebrations paper – Best Friends (KI10056) and Simply Lovely (KI10057)

KI Memories Ruffle Stickers – Best Friends (KI110031)

KI Memories Bejewelled Paper – Sprinkles (KI10054)

Bella Blvd Cling Stamps – Kiss Me (IC0225)

Echo Park Clear Stamps – Sweet Girl  (SC0524), Oh Snap (SC0529)

Other: Washi Tape, inks, Mists, Cardstock (white, orange), alpha stickers, doily

Butterfly card inspiration!

It is Gloria with you today. I have a collage card, where I have made the butterfly focal point image "pop" of the page by using embossing powder.

Butterfly card by Gloria Stengel

1. Make a black, top fold card 5 x 5 inches.

2. Trim designer paper 4 7/8 x 4 7/8 inches distress edges.

3. Wrap black satin ribbon around the designer paper and secure to the back. Attach the panel to the card front.

4. Trim black cardstock to 4 x 4 inches and attach to the center of the card, slipping the black cardstock under the ribbon.

5. Trim cream cardstock to 3 7/8 x 3 7/8 inches and stamp a variety of images in several ink colors. Cover the panel by stamping the images multiple times. Allow to dry. Distress paper edges.

6. In the center of the cream cardstock, stamp the butterfly image with Cranberry pigment ink. Emboss with red embossing powder. Attach the cream panel to the black center panel on the card front. Make sure to slide it under the ribbon as shown.

7. Using a strong, white glue, attach a metal key and several paper flowers to the right side of the ribbon as shown. 

8. Add cream cardstock to the inside of the card.

Supplies Needed:

Stamps: Hampton Art Stamps: 7 Gypsies: Vintage Bicycle (SC0503), Very Beautiful (SC0502), Ticket Stub (SP0681), Things I Love (SC0499), Time Pieces (SC0504), Distress Words (PS0680), Butterflies (IC0195)

Embossing Powder: Hampton Art Stamps Basics Red (EMV002)

Ink: 
Clearsnap Colorbox Archival Dye Wicked (SN27024M), Mudslide (SN27022M), Seattle Sky
Clearsnap Colorbox Pigment Cranberry (SN15025M)
Clearsnap Colorbox Fluid Chalk Azurite, Rose Coral

Cardstock: Black, Cream
Designer paper: Carta Bella
Embellishments: black satin ribbon, paper flowers, key (7 Gypsies Key Set Antique Silver)
Tools: paper trimmer, scissors, craft mat; heat tool, edge distressing tool
Adhesive: tape runner, white glue, adhesive dots

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Butterfly Wishes Card
May wishes to you, Patty here with vintage look card for my Mother created with KI Memories papers and 2 different Hampton Art stamp sets. My mother loves the old fashioned look so I took advantage of the new KI Memories Vintage Charm collection.

Butterfly Kisses, Butterfly Wishes card by Patty Folchert

I began building this card on top of the “Blue Ledger” paper, which I stamped with the doily stamp in brown from the Hampton Art/Echo Park-Oh Snap stamp set. Then I fussy cut out the roses from “Roses” paper. I then added a ruler border strip from the “Rulers” paper. Then I utilized the fun “So Very Sweet” ruffle sticker. To add some more texture I chose the ruffle sticker strip of “Roses” with the fringe edge. To complete my theme I then fussy cut two butterflies from the paper “Butterflies”. The Jillibean Soup –Chilled Cucumber Large Stamp set offered the perfect sentiment for my card, “Butterfly Kisses, Butterfly Wishes.;”  Which I stamped onto the “Blue Ledger” paper and popped up with foam dots. Then I just added a punched border strip and some pink vintage trim to finish the card off.

Supplies:
Stamps
Hampton Art/Jillibean Soup-Chilled Cucumber Large Set (sentiment)
Hampton Art/Echo Park- Oh Snap (doily)
Inks
Ranger/Archival Ink- Coffee (stamped images)
Cats Eye Ink/Chestnut Roan (inked edges)
Paper
KI Memories/

Other products
Pink Vintage Trim, Scrapbook Adhesives foam squares, Blue sequins, EK Success/Border punch, Mini Glue Dots, Tombow Mono Adhesive Tape Runner

Bundle of Boy Shadow Box by Patty Folchert

Bundle of Boy Shadowbox
Spring wishes to you all, Patty here today to share a baby boy project with you.  Earlier this month I had the chance to play with the brand new Echo park/Hampton Art stamp Set- Bundle of Joy. I created a card for the Echo Park Blog Hop that was featured here on the blog. I remembered that I had a shadowbox in a light blue color that might match this collection, and sure enough it was a perfect match. So I created this altered shadowbox below for my son’s room using the Echo Park/Bundle of Joy Collection Pack and the matching stamp set.

Bundle of Boy Shadow Box by Patty Folchert

The banner was stamped with three different stamps from the collection, the star, asterisk and duck. The stars were stamped in dark yellow onto the ledger paper side of the cutouts page then stamped again with the asterisk stamp in green ink. The pennants were cut from the green patterned paper, stapled onto twine and embellished with blue gemstones. The ducks were stamped in yellow ink onto white price tags and added to the banner with tiny blue gemstones added for eyes.

So don’t be afraid to snatch up a clearance shadow box and alter it! It can be easily transformed into a treasured décor piece for your home or an extra special gift for a friend or family member.

Supply List:

Stamps
Hampton Art/Echo Park- Bundle of Joy
Inks
Ranger-Archival Ink/Coffee
Martha Stewart/Dusk Blue, Stem Green- Pigment Ink
Colorbox/Q Limited Edition- Dk. Yellow Pigment Ink
Color Box/Fluid Chalk Ink-Chestnut Roan
Paper
Echo Park/Bundle of Joy Collection Pack
Other
Making Memories Shadowbox/Target; Jillibean Soup/Cool Beans buttons- Christmas, Work.org/String Tags-Target; Mini Glue Dots, Tombow Mono Adhesive Tape Runner, Scrapbook Adhesives Foam Squares, Creative Impressions/Brown Twine, Sparklers/blue & green gemstones

Be You and Thanks for Everything cards

Be Original, Be You Card

Spring has finally arrived here in central Ohio and I couldn’t be happier. Patty here with a breath of fresh air card featuring some brand new Jillibean Soup/Chilled Cucumber soup papers and stamps. The idea for this card began with the “Be Original” stamp and I used it to set the theme of the card. 

Be You card by Patty Folchart

Starting with a kraft card base I began layering the Chilled Cucumber papers, “Peeled Cucumber”, “Yellow Tomatoes” and “Smashed Garlic”. The “Smashed Garlic” strip I cut out a pennant end and popped up with foam dots. TBe Original, Be You Card

Spring has finally arrived here in central Ohio and I couldn’t be happier. Patty here with a breath of fresh air card featuring some brand new Jillibean Soup/Chilled Cucumber soup papers and stamps. The idea for this card began with the “Be Original” stamp and I used it to set the theme of the card. 

Starting with a kraft card base I began layering the Chilled Cucumber papers, “Peeled Cucumber”, “Yellow Tomatoes” and “Smashed Garlic”. The “Smashed Garlic” strip I cut out a pennant end and popped up with foam dots. The I fussy cut the two Butterflies and layered them back on top of two butterflies. To complete the theme I punched out a butterfly and then layered the green chevron paper, “Sherry Vinegar” underneath. I then stamped the sentiment onto “Yellow Tomatoes” in brown ink and popped up with foam dots and added extra popped triangle for focal point. Then I stamped the arrows from the Chilled Cucumber large stamp set in brown ink. The “BE” letters are from the Chilled Cucumber Shapes Sticker sheet and the “you” sticker is a yellow wise words choice. To complete the card I added the pearl and blue gemstone bling to dress up the butterflies just a bit. 

The result is a fun card for an adult or a teen in your life. So take the message of the card to heart and “Be original, Be You.” Have a great day!

Stamps
Hampton Art/Jillibean Soup-Chilled Cucumber Large Set 
Inks
Ranger/Archival Ink- Coffee (stamped images)
Cats Eye Ink/Chestnut Roan (inked edges)
Paper
Jillibean Soup/Chilled Cucumber Soup-Peeled Cucumber, Yellow Tomatoes, Smashed Garlic & Sherry Vinegar
Jillibean Soup/Kraft Card Base
Stickers
Jillibean Soup/Wise Words- Smile/Yellow
Jillibean Soup/Chilled Cucumber-Shape Stickers
Other products
McGill/Butterfly punch, Scrapbook Adhesives foam squares, Sparklers/Blue gemstone, KaiserCraft/pearl Bling, Mini Glue Dots, Tombow Mono Adhesive Tape Runner

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Thanks for Everything card:

Nicole here today to share with you a quick card made using more of the Bella Blvd cling stamps.

Thanks For Everything card by Nicole Nowosad

These stamps are really versatile. The heart shapes get me everytime, so I use them stamped onto both cardstock in blue ink and on Bella Blvd patterned paper in black. Although these stamps are from a different product line, they co-ordinate so well by just simply changing up the color of ink or what paper you stamp it on!

Supplies:

Bella Blvd cling stamps – Kiss Me (IC0225)

Other: Bella Blvd patterned paper, Bella Blvd stickers, Bazzill cardstock, hemp twine, My Mind’s Eye enamel dot

Masculine cards in time for Father's Day!

You are the Man Card

Hello There! This is Kim with you today for my first official blog post as a Hampton Arts Design Team Member!  I’ve been having a ton of fun playing with all my new stamps.  My cards today are created with Echo Park’s “All About a Boy” Collection of papers and coordinating stamp set from Hampton Arts!

You are the Man card by Kim Holmes

To make my banners, I first inked around only the outside edge of the stamp and embossed the border with my black embossing powder to create two “blank” banners.  The third time I stamped the whole image on the yellow patterned paper.  This would make the focal point of my banner and card.  

Supply List:
Hampton Art Licensed Echo Park Clear Stamp Set  - All About a Boy
Prima Ink 
Echo Park – All About a Boy Paper
Echo Park – All About a Boy Layered Stickers
American Crafts Cardstock

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This is Kim, again, with you today to share a card created with Echo Park’s “All About a Boy” Collection of papers and coordinating stamp set from Hampton Arts!

One Amazing Guy card by Kim Holmes

My favorite stamp in this collection is the vertical ruler stamp.  This is such a versatile stamp and can be used on so many projects.  For my card today, I used it to border the main image of my card design.  I love how it looks embossed in black on the denim patterned paper!  The spinner stamp completed my project by leading your eye to the sentiment.

Supply List:
Hampton Art Licensed Echo Park Clear Stamp Set  - All About a Boy
Prima Ink 
Echo Park – All About a Boy Paper
Echo Park – All About a Boy Layered Stickers
American Crafts Cardstock

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Hey There card

Good morning! Pam here today to share with you a card I created using the Hampton Art licensed Echo Park Oh Snap stamps.

Hey There card by Pam Brown

One of my favorite design principles is creating a visual triangle. When you are able to do so, it is an effective and simple way to lead your eye around the design or put emphasis on a specific part of your project. Here I used the doilies and the arrows to create balance on the card and draw your eye to the sentiment.

Supply List:
Hampton Art
Hampton Art Licensed Echo park Clear Stamp Set – Oh Snap (SC0529)

Other
Cardstock
Patterned Paper
Stickers
Twine
Ink

Garden Album by Gloria Stengel

Secret Garden Mini Album

By Gloria Stengel

I created an 8x8 inch mini album with pockets for tags and photo mats for the photos. The album contains 7 pages, including the cover. 

I used a Graphic 45 8x8 Easel Album Staples. 

This is the front cover. I stamped the images with brown ink and then distressed the cardstock with inks for a vintage feel.

This is a close-up of the cover. I love the vintage roses and the crochet butterfly.

Page one is a pocket page holding photo mats and tags.

This is what it looks like with the tags removed.

The tags for the pocket page.

Page two contains a photo mat that also holds a few tags.

Page three has space for two small photos.

Page four has space for one larger photograph.

Close-up of the chipboard butterfly and sentiment.

Page five contains a journaling spot that is also a pocket for a number of tags.

Please note: the vintage lady is NOT a stamp. The tags came pre-printed with the image. I stamped the French Country stamps on the tag for extra decoration, plus I inked the edges of the tag.

Page six contains another photo mat with tags tucked behind.

This is the back cover.

Supply List:

Hampton Art Stamps:
Graphic 45: Secret Garden

Clearsnap Ink: 
Colorbox Chalk French Blue, Rose Coral, Lime Pastel, Lavender
Colorbox Graphic 45 Decades Antiquing Venetian Lace, Antique Moss
Top Boss Watermark Twinkle Star Dust

Designer Paper: Graphic 45 Secret Garden
Mini Album: Graphic 45 8x8 Easel Album
Cardstock: American Crafts Spinach, Coffee; Stampin' Up Whisper White
Other ink: Tsukineko StazOn Saddle Brown
Die cuts: Spellbinders Standard Circles Small, Back to Basics Tags; Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Tag and Bookplate; My Favorite Things Postage Stamp Stax
Punches: Stampin' Up tab punch; Fiskars postage punch; Martha Stewart border punch
Decorative scissors: Fiskars
Embellishments: Prima (vintage trinkets); Pro 31 Designs (crystal sprays, flowers); Wild Orchid Crafts (flowers); Really Reasonable Ribbon (ribbon and twine) ;  Martha Stewart (crochet butterfly sticker); We R Memory Keepers (grommets); The Paper Studio (brad); Imaginarium Designs (chipboard)
Other: Office supply (tags); Teacher store (library card); Craft supply (doily); bottle cap
Adhesive: Scotch ATG; Scor-tape, Aleene's Tacky Glue; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L foam squares; Beacon Fabri-tac; 3M foam tape; Glue Dots