Tasty Trucks Card Video Tutorial

I decided to create a card using the tasty trucks sale-a-bration stamp set. I had made little 3D trucks earlier this week, and wanted to use the set in another way.  Here is a video showing how I did it.

Have a great day!!!
~Laurie

Donut Bookmarks!

Today was a snow day so I decided to try and make a crafting video because I love watching them on YouTube. I decided to keep it simple and make these donut bookmarks. Using scraps of cardstock, a couple of circle punches and a scallop circle die, i made a bunch of them and then filmed the process. You can watch the video below if you'd like! I think they are super cute!

Holiday Wishes

I had a request to post how I made this card, so I thought I would! It was a pretty simple card to make, and it looks great when it's done (those are the best cards!)

I started with a piece of 8.5" x 5.5" Bazzill card stock in Taffy to create the card base and scored it in half at 4.25". Then I used another piece of taffy card stock and the largest Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle die to cut a front panel. I used the Stampin' Up background stamp called "hardwood" and SU Tip Top Taupe classic ink to stamp the background.  

I set that aside and cut out my two greenery pieces (the mistletoe and pine needle die) and the pinecone from Neenah Solar white card stock using the Essentials by Ellen "Poinsettia and Pine" dies. I used my Copic markers to add colour to the white die cuts and a few white enamel dots to the mistletoe die cut. 

I then stuck the three die cuts together using micro glue dots. I tied a bow with some ribbon from my stash (I think it's from SU), and attached that with a glue dot as well. 

I then used the "Holiday Wishes" sentiment from the stamp set "Big Scripty Greetings Holiday" by Simon Says Stamp and stamped it using Lawn Fawn's Soot ink.

 I then attached the panel to the card base and using tape runner adhesive and the card was complete!

Here are a few other cards I made using the Hardwood background stamp:

Thanks for stopping by!

~Laurie

Smooshing, a great word and a great technique!

I got together with some friends last night for some stamping and card crafting fun. I saw a card on pinterest that I wanted to try, which is where I get most of my ideas and inspiration (see my cards and crafts pinterest board for more). I used the stamp set, "I Think You're Great" by Stampin' Up and white heat embossed that sentiment on some Tim Holtz watercolour paper. I then used Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry and Melon Mambo to "smoosh" the colour onto the paper using some plastic packaging. If you haven't tried smooshing, here is a video by Laura Bassen that will show you how. I love this technique. Also, I love Laura Bassen! I added the panel to some patterned paper and glued it to a white card base. When I got home, I added some Pretty Pink Posh Sequins because I love them, and the card is finished.

I also added some Diamond Stickles to the centre of the sequins. 

 And because I can't just do one card, here is another that I did using the same supplies. I added washi tape around the edge of the card base instead of patterned paper because I need to use the supplies I have instead of hoarding them! I love how the colours blend differently on each card, even when using the same inks.

Spring!

I found such fun paper at my local scrapbook store and I knew that I wanted to created a card using them. I fussy cut the images on each of the papers and put them together on a kraft card base to create a cute spring scene. Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog is having a Easter/Spring Card Challenge this week, so check out some more fun Spring/Easter cards!

Supplies:
Card Base~ Bazzil Kraft Cardstock
Patterned Paper~ Blue background: Basic Grey: Aspen Frost
                            Sun~ My Mind's Eye: On the Bright Side One
                            Clouds, birds and flowers~ Doddle Bug: Flower Box: Garden Garland
                             Trees and orange rays for the sun~ Jillibean Soup: Apple Cheddar Soup: Apple Cider
                             Bottom grass piece~ Jillibean Soup: Apple Cheddar Soup: Sharp Cheddar Cheese
                             Green strip under the trees~ Echo Park: So Happy Together: Happy Stripes
Sentiment Stamp~ Stampin Up: Short and Sweet stamp set