She Left Beauty card by Gini!

Hi!  It’s Gini back to share another card with you.  I love the silhouette craze that has swept the paper crafting industry.  It’s vintage and elegant – which is just up my alley.

She Left Beauty Wherever She Went card by Gini Williams Cagle

To make this elegant card, cut your patterned papers as seen on my card.  Stamp the sentiment , centered on the lower portion of the pale green patterned paper.  Stamp the wreath onto a text paper, then line up the silhouette, and stamp it inside the wreath.  Cut this out, ink the edges and apply to the green paper, using foam adhesives.  Use a small scalloped punch to create decorative edges of text paper, ink the edges and layer under the stamped panel.  Add pearls along the scallops.  Finish with crocheted ribbon and a paper twine bow. 

Supplies

Stamps

Hampton Art/7gypsies For the Record IC175

Beauty Everywhere SC0517

Ink

Clearsnap: Donna Salazar Chox (Sage)

Other Supplies

Patterned Paper: SEI

Cardstock: Bazzill

Pearls: Want2Scrap

Ribbon: May Arts (Crochet NP16; Paper Cord 420-09)

Xyron Mega Runner, Creatopia

More cards using Bella Blvd licensed stamps!

So glad we’re friends card:

Hello Hampton Art fans! Today, I am sharing a quick card made using the Bella Blvd cling stamps released at winter 2013 CHA. 

So Glad We're Friends card by Nicole Nowosad

I loved the flower stamps and went to work using those as inspiration for the card. I pulled out some of my Bella Blvd papers too and started layering my stamped flowers over my patterned paper base:

Although I stamped my images on patterned paper, I used co-ordinating colors of ink so that the stamp imaged popped a bit.  I added a stamped sentiment and a few stickers and then I was done! I also used a similar yellow ink to create a tone on tone pattern using the cute heart stamp in the Love & Marriage set:

Supplies:

Bella Blvd cling stamps – Sand & Surf (IC0226)

Other: Bella Blvd paper, stickers and washi tape

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My Way Card

Hello everyone, it’s Melinda here to share a card I’ve created using the Hampton Art licensed Bella Boulevard stamp set called ‘Kiss Me’.

I Love You card by Melinda Spinks

Steps:
1. Cut and fold white cardstock to create a 6" x 4" side opening card and use a corner punch to create the rounded corners.
2. Cut Kraft cardstock to 5.5" x 3.5" and cover with stamped heart images using vanilla ink.
3. Adhere Kraft cardstock to the card using foam pop dots and allowing even margins around each edge.
4. Hand cut the lips image from the patterned paper and using pop dots adhere in position to card.
5. Stamp an image onto vellum using black ink and the [Heart You] speech bubble stamp.
6. Stamp an image onto vellum using white ink and the [i love you] speech bubble stamp.

7. Allow both images to dry then hand cut and overlap slightly when adhering to card.
8. Add sequins and pearls randomly to create a balanced look to your card.

Supply List:

Stamps
Hampton Art Licensed Bella Boulevard Stamp Set - Kiss Me (IC0225)

Other Supplies
Ink - Black, White and Vanilla
Bella Boulevard Engaged at Last Collection - Bachelorette Extras
White and Kraft Cardstock
Vellum
Greatest View Sequins
Doodlebug Mini Pearls
Corner Punch - Round Edges

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