Scrap'N Stamp ~ 3D Birthday Inspirational Hop **PRIZE**

Welcome to the Scrap 'N Stamp the 3D Birthday Inspiration Blog Hop!  Today's hop is all about sharing fun 3 dimensional birthday projects!

For my card today I'm using the very inventive die set from Lawn Fawn called the "Pivot Pop Up Die". 

I began by stamping all of the critters from the My Favorite Things stamp set, "Pawty Time".  I colored all of the cats and puppies using Copic Markers and then fussy cut them out.

I die cut a scalloped rectangle of yellow polka dotted paper from the Catherine Pooler Designs "Poppin'" paper pack and then a few other pieces for the front of the card.

For the sentiment, I stamped it from the Lawn Fawn "Offset Sayings Everyday" stamp set and colored it in using the same rainbow of colored Copic Markers.

For the inside and the mechanism, I used the same patterned paper pack from Catherine Pooler plus a sentiment from the "Best Birthday Yet" stamp set in Party Dress pink ink.  I also used the same "Pawty Time" stamp set from My Favorite Tings to add the inside sentiment. 

I love the "Pivot Pop Up" die's action!

 Here's the card in action...

NOW... check out all the other projects that our design team has to share today!! 

But first...we're also having a SALE...

Here's our hop list...

Scrap'n Stamp
Meghan
Allison
Kate
Tara
Deepa

Now for the GIVEAWAY...

 GIVEAWAY DETAILS!!

1.  Hop along and LEAVE A COMMENT on each designers blog post.
2.  One lucky WINNER will be chosen to receive a $50 gift certificate to the store.
   
3.  Winners will posted on the Scrap 'N Stamp blog sometime in mid to late March.  Good luck!

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy hopping and GOOD LUCK!

~ Ally ~ 

 

Scrap'N Stamp ~ My Favorite Technique Hop *PRIZE*

Welcome to the Scrap 'N Stamp My Favorite Technique Blog Hop!  Today's hop is all about sharing our very favorite techniques for card making.

My very favorite technique as most of you can guess... is Copic Marker coloring.

Today's card features the adorable pair of kitties from My Favorite Things stamp set, "Hugs Make Everything Better".

I started by stamping my kitty image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. This is my favorite black ink to use with Copic Markers.

The Copic colors I used include:

• Orange Fur: YR20, YR21, YR24
• Grey Fur: W3, W4, W6, W9
• Ears: R22

I kept my coloring very simple today! 

Next I die cut some black cardstock scalloped frames.  I included a die cut rectangle from the Prism Studio "Nested Stitched Rectangles" inside the smaller frame.

I die cut a vellum heart and glued it to the back of my kitties.

To create my background, I used the Lawn Fawn "Lots of Hearts" stencil.  There are 2 separate pieces to this background stencil.  I took the first panel and blended the pink Oxides from top to bottom; Picked raspberry Oxide to Festive Berries Oxide.  I took the second panel and blended the Mustard Seed Oxide into the Spiced Marmalade Oxide ink. 

Then I took some Worn Lipstick Oxide and blended a light application from all 4 edges of my panel to a few inches towards the centre.

I used some bright gold paint from the Altenew Metallic Watercolor palette to splatter across the heart panel plus some black acrylic paint too.  To finish off the panel, I stamped a few of the mini stars from the My Favorite Things stamp set, "Hugs Make Everything Better" all across the panel.

NOW... check out all the other projects that our design team has to share!! 

We're also having a SALE...

Offer valid Feb. 6 to Feb. 15 2025.

Here's our hop list...

Scrap'n Stamp
Meghan
Allison
Kate -- go here!
Tara
Deepa

Now for the GIVEAWAY...

 GIVEAWAY DETAILS!!

1.  Hop along and LEAVE A COMMENT on each designers blog post.
2.  One lucky WINNER will be chosen to receive a $50 gift certificate to the store.
   
3.  Winners will posted on the Scrap 'N Stamp blog sometime in mid to late February.  Good luck!

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy hopping and GOOD LUCK!

~ Ally ~ 

Sweet November Stamps ~ MerMay is Here! **PRIZE**

Happy MerMay!  Today is release day over at Sweet November Stamps for the newest MerMay clear stamps!

We're celebrating the new release with an Instagram hop today!

Hop along, follow each participant, like their post and comment for a chance to WIN THE ENTIRE MERMAY RELEASE!

Start the hop HERE!

Today's creation features the brand new "Finna" mini mermaid with all her sea creature friends from the "Something's Fishy" stamp set.

I started today's card by stamping our little "Finna" in some Memento "Desert Sand" ink.  I also created a mask for Finna and applied that over her image.  Next I applied a My Favorite Things mask over top called the "Watercolor Wash Free Form Stencil".  I carefully stamped a variety of little fishes throughout the void in the stencil.  I created and applied masks to each and every fish image.

Then I took my Copic Air Brush and sprayed in the teal water color in that void.

I peeled off all the masks and the stencil and colored in our sweet mermaid and her fishy friends with Copic Markers.

To finish off the water, I created bubbles using my Copic Blender pen.

I quick trim and a mounting on some fun aqua dotted patterned paper and the card was finished!

I hope you get a chance to check out our Instagram hop today. Hope you have a mer-mazing weekend!

~ Ally ~

Craft Roulette ~ Lots of Puppies!

Howdy!!  Hope you're having a great week!  Today's card is this past week's entry for Craft Roulette.  This will be my 55th submission.

The four parameters that the wheel gave us this week were:

• Project: Celebrate (birthday)
  
• Colors: Apple Farm (reds, greens, blues, browns)
  
• Element: Preserve(s) (jam jar behind present)
  
• Random: Add a Dog (lots of pups)
  

So this week's card features lots of My Favorite Things cuteness!

I started by die cutting out the Waffle Flower "Postage Collage Die" and using the corresponding stencil to then stamp on all the elements from the MFT " Presents and Pupcakes" stamp set.

 I used the MFT "Sending Sweet Celebration Wishes" stamp set for the sentiment and the cupcake images.

After coloring up each stamp with Copic Markers, I added some postage markings and stamp prices from the Waffle Flower "Postage Collage" stamp sets and Hoodie ink.

Make sure to check out Craft Roulette over on YouTube and join us every Friday at 6:30pm CT for a brand new episode! Hope you'll join us tonight!

Good luck!

~ Ally ~

Scrap 'N Stamp ~ Ghostly Greetings Inspiration Hop

 

Gather 'round, seekers of inspiration, for the winds of magic carry whispers of a grand celebration. Scrap 'N Stamp invites you to indulge in the wonders of the Spooky Season. Ghostly greetings and eerie creations abound, as we unveil our latest offerings. Join us for a weekend of enchantment as we traverse through realms of artistry and imagination. Allow the sparks of creativity to ignite your soul, and together, let us weave a tapestry of wonder with our Ghostly Greetings Inspiration Hop!

 

Don't forget to drop a line at every stop to seize your shot at a $50 shopping spree at the Scrap 'N Stamp online store! Keep your eyes peeled for the lucky announcement on Oct 24th! 

 

Before you dash off, make sure to stop by their online store where you can snag 25% off on the spookiest Halloween goodies 'til Oct 11th!

 

Next up on the hop is... Tara Cox!

For my card today, I started by creating my moon panel. I die cut my rectangle and then used my moon shaped mask from the Lawn Fawn "Nighttime Sky Stencil" and added some fun Distress Oxide inks around it.  I started with Lumberjack Plaid around the moon shape and then Wilted Violet and then finally out to Villainous Potion on the edges. I then used the stencil to add the crater details of the mask using Antique Linen and Lost Shadow Oxide inks.

To create the shaker element, I cut a piece of thin acetate a little larger than my rectangle and taped 3 sides to the back side of the panel.  Then I added a variety of tiny star sequins to the pocket that I created and taped the final forth side to the back of the panel to close it.

Next I stamped out my little trick-or-treator critters from the "Frightfully Sweet" stamp set by My Favorite Things.  I colored up the pair using Copic Markers and then fussy cut them out together.

I stamped the sentiment, "Hoppy Halloween" using some Versamark ink onto some black cardstock and die cut them out.

To finish it off, I adhered the critters and the sentiment to the shaker panel and backed it with some slim striped black and white patterned paper.

Don't forget to hop along to the next person and comment for your chance to WIN!

Save 25% off select Halloween products. Valid on in stock items. Not applicable to previous purchases. Not valid with any sale or promotion. Sale ends October 11 '23. 

Next up on the hop is... Tara Cox!

Good luck!

~ Ally ~

Scrap'N Stamp ~ Scene Building Tutorial

Today, over on the Scrap'N Stamp Facebook page, I shared some fun tips and tricks for building scenes using your stamps.

You can check out the full video tutorial right HERE.

My cards featured the My Favorite Things stamp sets; "Woodland Friends" (all the critters), "Scene Builder" (the landscape and leafy trees) and "Warm and Feathered Hugs" (the bare trees).

I wanted to share my card from the video first.  This card shares the scene I built with the sky and grass area inked with Distress Oxides.

And here is the card all finished up using Copic Markers.  I used a Deckle Edged Trimmer by Tim Holtz to give my colored panel a funky edge.

I used some Polychromos Pencils to add some of the deeper shadows and fur details...

I hope you come and check out my tutorial and find lots of crafty tips while watching!

PLUS... the cards that I typically create, I tend to giveaway to any live attendee of my video.  Join us to win one of my creations.

Have a great day!

~ Ally ~

Scrap'N Stamp ~ Scene Building 101

 

Join me TOMORROW where I'm LIVE on the Scrap'N Stamp Facebook page at 2pm ET for my weekly Technique Tuesday.

I'm going to be talking about scene building.  We will be using a variety of My Favorite Things products.

See you there!

~ Ally ~

Scrap'N Stamp ~ Shaker Card Kitties

 

Join me at 8pm ET over on the Scrap'N Stamp Facebook page for a fun Crafty Live on Sunday!

This weekend we're going to create a very simple shaker card featuring the adorable kitties from the MFT "Smitten Kitten" stamp set!

Hope you'll join me!

~ Ally ~

Scrap 'n Stamp ~ Cracked Glass Technique

 

 

Make sure to check out my latest Technique Tuesday live video over on the Scrap 'N Stamp Facebook page.

On today's live we made a card featuring the cool "Cracked Glass" technique using UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel).

To check out today's video CLICK HERE. 

Here is what the final card looked like...

Don't forget to join me too on Sundays at 8pm ET (6pm MT)!

Have a great week everyone!

~ Ally ~

Craft Roulette ~ Ahoy Mate!

Happy Wednesday! Today's card creation is for the fabulous Craft Roulette show!

What is Craft Roulette you ask... it's a weekly live show featuring improvised crafting, special guests, community contributions, tons of prizes and much, much more!  It's live every Friday over on YouTube.  You can check out this week's episode here.

So the four parameters that the wheel spit out this week were:

So for this week's contribution, I began with an adorable little pirate and his parrot from the My Favorite Things stamp set called "Party Like a Pirate".  This captures the "bird" parameter.

For the "woodgrain" parameter, I cut the grass line from some woodgrain patterned paper.

The matchbook card is pretty self explanatory, I think.  For the color parameter, "flowering field", I assumed you can have a very colorful field of just about any color of flower so all the colors of the rainbow could possibly apply!

Make sure to join us on Friday night.  We will be hosting the lovely Cathy Zielske as the guest for episode 163! Click HERE to get a notification for this week's episode.

Hope you'll join us!

~ Ally ~

Scrap N' Stamp ~ Insta Hop ~ Sweet Stuff!

Howdy all!  Today I'm hopping along with the Scrap N' Stamp crew with a fun "So Sweet" Instagram Hop!

The hop begins on the Scrap N' Stamp Blog right HERE!

For my share today I created 4 festive pillow boxes all ready for the holiday season!

The first pillow box features the adorable penguins from the Creative Expressions called "Santa Penguins".  I started by stamping all my images out, coloring them with Copic Markers.  I even paper pieced the present with cute plaid papers from Say It With Stamps (Photo Play) called "Holiday Plaids".  I used some jute twine to wrap around the box.

To have a place to write the recipients name I added a cute white tag from Hampton Arts.

I also made another cute penguin pillow box with another one of the cute penguins and some different plaid papers.

I also added some fun holiday twine from Lawn Fawn to wrap my box!

I was having SO much fun making these that I decided to make TWO more!!

The next two feature images from the Marianne Design "Peekaboo Snowmen" stamp set!  I also using the beautiful patterned papers from the Photo Play "North Pole Trading Co" 6x6 patterned paper pack.

I wanted some sparkle so I used the Tonic Studio "Sugar Crystal" Glitter cardstock and the beautiful My Favorite Things "Snowflake Window Die" to prop up my little snowman!  I added some cute snowflakes to the background of the snowmen with some Catherine Pooler "Daydream" ink and the Jillibean Soup "Ornament" stamp set.  PLUS this little snowman juggles because I popped him up on a large Hampton Art "Wobbler"!

For my fourth and final pillow box, I made my little Santa Snowman into a shaker element.  I used some clear microbeads inside from Paper Rose.

Look at that sweet little face!!!

I had a blast making each one of them!

Make sure you head on over to the Scrap N' Stamp Instagram page to find out how to WIN a %40 gift certificate to the store!

Good luck!

~ Ally ~

Craft Roulette ~ Fall Birthday

Yesterday was Fri-YAY so every Friday I aim to watch the latest LIVE episode of Craft Roulette!

What is Craft Roulette you ask... it's a weekly live show featuring improvised crafting, special guests, community contributions, tons of prizes and much, much more!  It's live every Friday over on YouTube.

So the four parameters that wheel spit out this week were:

• Project: Tag with Pocket
• Colors: #team + 2
• Element: Light
• Random: Black & White Image

Everything on that list is self explanatory except the colors parameter.  So over at Craft Roulette YouTube channel, the people who chat during the live event are called the Chatterboxes.  Along the way we got into a discussion about our favorite colors.  We decided that the most common favorite colors were either purple and orange.  So we started calling out our favorites... I happen to be #teampurple because it's my favorite color!  So that's where the # comes in for the color element this week.

So my project began with a fun black and white image, my "Typewriter Text Background" stamp from MFT.  Then I die cut the layers of my pocket element using the MFT "Elegant Stitched STAX Dies" and applied a purple inked stencil, "Knitted Stitching Stencil" from the Crafter's Workshop to my pocket front panel.

Then I stamped my fabulous hair girlie from the Sweet November Stamps set called "A Chill in the Hair" and colored her up with Copic Markers.  I fussy cut her out and added her with foam tape on top of my pocket.  To incorporate the "light" element of the parameters, I hand drwn in a little lantern on the branch next to her.

Inside my pocket I added a die cut tag shape from my Catherine Pooler "Scallops & Dots Die" and stamped on a simple "Happy Birthday" greeting from the MFT "Sassy Pants Birthday Greetings 3" stamp set in black ink.

If you haven't check ed out Craft Roulette to get your mojo running you should! It sure makes me think out side the box.

A HUGE thanks to Sweet November Stamps for the gift of the beautiful stamp sets (and a few more!!).  I won the entire Fall collection on a giveaway they had a few weeks ago!  If you haven't checked out there amazing stamp sets and you love coloring people, critters and scenes, then you'll be falling in love with their stuff!  Thanks to Amy and her team!!

Until the next crafty moment... tootles!

~ Ally ~