The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - Altenew Coffee Love and Coffee Talk - You Mocha Me Happy Card

Hello everyone!  Are you a coffee lover?  Well, if you are you are going to love some of the new coffee themed stamp sets from Altenew.  For my card today I did a masking technique and used two of the coffee themed stamp sets.  If you are new to stamping or if you have never done the masking technique I will share with you how easy it is to take a few stamps and layer them with the masking technique to create a larger image that looks like it was all from one large stamp.

Here is a look at the card I designed.  I used six different stamps with the masking technique to create the look of one larger stamped image.  When I am doing the masking technique I like to use Post-It Notes.  I stamp the image on to Post-It Note paper towards the top because there is a little bit of the low tack adhesive on the paper and that helps to hold it in place.  If you don't happen to have Post-It Notes you can also stamp on printer paper and use a two-way glue pen to add a little bit of adhesive.  Once you have all the images stamped on to the Post-It Notes then fussy cut the images.

Here you can see the fussy cut stamped images.  If I am going to be doing a lot of masking I like to lay out the paper pieces on my card so I can get an idea of how I want the finished stamped piece to look.  Once all of the images are laid out the I will look to see which image is in the front.  For this card the image is the small coffee cup.  So that is the image I will stamp first.  When you're doing masking you will work from the front to the back with stamping the images.  Once an image is stamped then it will be covered up with the mask.  Doing the masking technique allows you to stamp several image and not have the lines of the images overlap each other.

Here is another picture where all of the stamping is done and I still have a couple of masks over the images.  So I stamped the small coffee cup first and then the coffee mug.  Next I stamped the coffee pot on the right and the one in the center.  Then I stamped the stack of plates and coffee cup and finished with the coffee pot on the left.  Basically every time you stamp a new image you will place a mask over it to cover it up and protect it from having the lines of the other images.

Now for the fun part--this is what the paper looks like once all of the masks are removed.  It creates the illusion that it is all one image.  I usually save my masks because they can be used several times.

Here is a close up of all of the coffee pots and cups once all the coloring was done.  I used Copic markers to color the images and all of the colors are listed below in the supplies.  Also all of the images I used are from the Coffee Love Clear Stamp Set and the sentiment is from the Coffee Talk Clear Stamp Set.  For the sentiment I wanted to heat emboss it but I didn't have any brown pigment ink that matched the card and I also didn't have any brown embossing powder.  So here is a little tip that works great with clear stamps.  First I stamped the sentiment using Altenew - Four Scoops Ink (Dark Chocolate) ink which is a dye ink and then I stamped over top of it with VersaMark Ink.  Once I had the VersaMark Ink on then I was able to add Ranger - Super Fine Detail Clear Embossing Powder and use my heat tool to heat set and melt the powders for a perfect embossed sentiment.

For the bottom piece of the card I used brown cardstock and stamped the coffee beans several times with VersaMark Ink and then I added Ranger - Super Fine Detail Clear Embossing Powder to emboss the images.  I also used Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Vintage Photo to ink around the edges of all the paper.

To assemble the card I place the piece of cardstock with the coffee beans at the bottom of the panel with the coffee pots and cups.  I added a very thin strip of black cardstock and added the card front to a black A2 card base and that finished off the card.

The masking technique is a well loved technique that has been around for several years but if you haven't done it in awhile or if you are new to stamping and haven't tried it I encourage you to pull out some stamps and give it a try.

Thanks so much for joining me today!  Please be sure to check out The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store for all of your paper crafting needs and also visit the Stamp Simply Blog for more inspiration from the design team.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  Altenew - Coffee Love Clear Stamp Set, Coffee Talk Clear Stamp Set
Paper:  Cardstock - White, Brown, Black, Post-It Notes
Ink/Markers:  Altenew - Four Scoops Ink (Dark Chocolate), VersaMark Ink, Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Vintage Photo, Copic Markers - C0, C1, N4, N5, T5, W1, W2, W3, R46, R89, E23, E25, E27, E29, E31, E37, E57
Accessories:  Ranger - Super Fine Detail Clear Embossing Powder, Scor-Tape, Heat Tool

Saying Goodbye...

Hello blogging friends!  

Some of you might have seen the recent post on Facebook that JustRite Papercraft was having a Design Team Call.  The new owners of the company thought it was time for a change and they wanted to do a design team call.  We were all invited to reapply and as much as I love my fellow design team members and the products I have been with the company for several years (8 yrs) and I decided it was time to step down so someone else could have an opportunity to be on the design team.  

We had an amazing run and I am so very thankful to Kellie Fortin and Amy Tedder for their friendship and all of the fabulous designs, inspiration, and products over the years.  These two ladies are beyond fabulous!!  I am also thankful for my fellow Design Team Members--these are some of the most talented and amazing women I know!!  We have built life long friendships and honestly our group was/is so close they feel more like sisters.  

I also want to say a HUGE Thank You to all of YOU who have been fans of JustRite Papercraft and have been following my blog through the years!!  Thank you for all of your support and wonderful comments--it truly mean more to me than you will ever know!! 

**EDIT**--Just so everyone knows this isn't goodbye forever--I will still be doing all of my other design work.  I just won't be designing for JustRite Papercraft.  Sorry for the confusion--I wanted to clear this up.  I received a few emails today and some people thought I meant I was done designing for good.  :) 

Some of my favorite and recent JustRite Papercraft cards.

But as one chapter closes it's time to start another one.  I have something I have been working on for a while and I am SO excited about it BUT I can't post it just yet.  So stay tuned! :) 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful and creative day!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Toby's Flower Window Sill Card - Tonic Studios

Hello everyone!  Today, I have a card to share with you using some of the dies from the New Pampered Pets collection from Tonic Studios.  I also used one of the Entwining Trellis dies and crepe paper so create some pretty flowers to cascade around the window sill.

Here is the card I designed.  To start I used white and kraft cardstock along with 1197E Toby's Sill Die Set and 1198E Harvey's Ledge Die Set (flowers) to die cut the window sill, curtains, vase of flowers and the kitty cat.  I used 419E Craft Tacky Glue 120 ml to adhere the white decorative part of the window sill and the kraft piece together.  Then I added Foam Squares to the window sill pieces to add some dimension.  I also added vintage lace behind the die cut curtains.

Here is a picture to show you how I lined up the dies on the paper.  I put each of the smaller dies in the corners and used a piece of painters tape to hold the dies in place.  By doing this it will create equal space for the die cut lines in the window sill.  Then I used the Tangerine Die Cutting Machine to die cut the images.

To finish off the window sill I die cut the curtain a second time.  In this picture you can see the equal space for the lines in the window sill as I mentioned earlier.

Here is a close up of the curtains where I added the vintage lace.  For the background rectangle die cut piece I used some paper from Graphic 45 Mon Amour 6 x 6 Paper Pad.

I used Copic markers to color the kitty cat and the flowers in the vase.  I added some adhesive from the 204 NUVO Glue Pen Large to the vase and let it sit for a couple of minutes.  Then I applied 850N Gilding Flakes - Radiant Gold to the vase.  I used 419E Craft Tacky Glue 120 ml to adhere the vase and kitty cat inside the window sill.

For the foliage I used the 1187E Rococo Love Cats Die along with green cardstock to create the leaves.  I die cut the image a couple of times and then just sniped off the leaves I needed to create the cascade along the side of the window.  To create the flowers I used pink crepe paper and 769E Entwining Trellis Plush Peony Die Set.  To lightly color the tips of the flowers I used a makeup brush and Distress Ink Picked Raspberry.  Then I squeezed out some of the 758N US Glitter Drops - White Blizzard and used the makeup brush to lightly apply the glitter drops to the flowers for a bit of sparkle.  I also scattered a few white 4mm flat back pearls in with the cascade of flowers.

I adhered all of the die cut pieces to a light blue A2 top folding card base.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I hope you have a beautiful and creative day!

Tonic Studios Supplies
Dies:  1197E Toby's Sill Die Set, 1198E Harvey's Ledge Die Set (flowers), 1187E Rococo Love Cats Dies (leaves), 769E Entwining Trellis Plush Peony Die Set
Accessories:  NUVO - 850N Gilding Flakes - Radiant Gold, 758N US Glitter Drops - White Blizzard
Adhesive:  NUVO - 204 NUVO Glue Pen Large, 419E Craft Tacky Glue 120 ml
Tools:  Tangerine Die Cutting Machine, 604E  153 US Super Trimmer, 550E 114E US Kushgrip Decoupage Scissors,

Other Supplies Used
Paper:  Graphic 45 Mon Amour 6 x 6 Paper Pad, Cardstock - White, Kraft, Green, Blue, Crepe Paper - Light Pink
Inks/Markers:  Distress Ink Picked Raspberry, Copic Markers - R83, R85, G21, G24, E15, G29
Ribbon/Trims:  Vintage Ivory Lace
Accessories:  White 4mm Flat Back Pearls, Brushes, Foam Squares

JustRite Papercraft - Chrysanthemums Just Because Card with Tutorial

Hello everyone!  You all know I am a huge fan of watercolor cards and I have recently shared a few new ones with you.  I don't have a watercolor card to share with you today--BUT I have a card using Copic markers and the end result looks kind of like a watercolor card.  :)  Before I get started I have to say the inspiration for this card came from Jennifer McGuire.  Recently Jennifer shared a video where she did a technique called Negative Space Coloring.  In her video she talks about coloring the negative space instead of the stamped image and it gives your card or project a totally different look.  I just absolutely loved the look of the negative space coloring so I had to give it a try. But you all how much I love the look of watercolor cards so I added an extra step.  :)

Here is a look at the finished card.  I love this color combination of the light to medium pink and a coral pink.

To start I die cut a piece of  Hammermill Color Copy Dogital Cover paper using the largest die in the DIE-05033 JustRite Three In A Row set.  Then I used Tuxedo Black ink to stamp the floral images from the CR-05028 Chrysanthemums Clear Stamps.  In the video (I will leave a link below) Jennifer uses the MISTI tool for her stamping.  I have the MISTI tool but I was only stamping one time for each flower and using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  I started coloring the negative space (background) with the lightest Copic marker RV00 and I colored the entire piece.  Then I came in with the medium Copic color RV13 and colored the middle and then I blended it back out using the RV00 marker.  For the last and darkest color I used R22 on the bottom and then I blended the colored back out with RV13 and RV00.  

Like I said I love the look of watercolor and I just can't help myself lol.  So I used some of the 0-Colorless Blender to try and achieve the look of a watercolor with the water droplets.  First I put some of the colorless blender on my craft mat and then I used and old makeup brush to dab on some of the colorless blender.  Then I also added some to the paint brush to create larger droplets.  I just love how this piece turned out!

Next I wanted to add a touch of sparkle so I added the Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen to the flowers.

To finish off the flowers I added Ranger Glossy Accents.

To finish off the card I added the watercolor piece to a black and pink cardstock mat.  Then I added those pieces to the white card front.  I stamped the sentiment in the bottom corner and added a thin strip of black paper.  Then I mounted everything to a pink card base.

To see Jennifer McGuire's video on Negative Space Coloring you can click HERE and you can click HERE to visit her blog.

This is a really quick, easy, and fun technique and I hope you will give it a try!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CR-05028 Chrysanthemums Clear Stamps
Paper:  Hammermill Color Copy Dogital Cover (White), CS - Pink, Black
Ink/Markers:  Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copic Markers - RV00, RV13, R22, 0 Colorless Blender. Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen
Dies:  DIE-05033 JustRite Three In A Row Dies
Accessories:  Paint Brush and Makeup Blush Brush (To Apply 0 Colorless Blender), Ranger Glossy Accents, Black Craft Foam, Scor-Tape

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - Easter Blessings Card

Hello everyone and Happy Friday!  Today, is my day to post for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store and I have an Easter card to share with you.  

This Easter card is pretty CAS (Clean And Simple) it is mostly die cutting with a little bit of Copic coloring.  Now if you don't have Copics or if you don't like to color you can still create a card like this using different colors of cardstock and paper piecing.  It will just require a little more die cutting.  

Here is a close up of the bunny in the flowers and grass.  I used S2-160 Die D-Lites - Bunny and S2-152 D-Lites - Flower Field die templates to die cut the shapes.  All of the pieces were cut from white cardstock and then colored with Copic markers.  The coloring was very simple and hardly any blending.  I used some 3D Foam Squares to pop up the two larger flowers and I offset the die cut shapes to give the flowers a different look.  Then I added Melissa Frances White Pearls for flower centers.

Here you can see what all of the die cut shapes looked like once I colored them and the markers I used.  Like I said this is very easy coloring and you could also use just regular markers or do the paper piecing.

I used CR-02152 Best Wishes Clear Stamp Set from JustRite® Papercraft for the sentiment.  To create the die cuts I used S3-205 D-Lites - Petite Labels One.  I used 3D Foam Squares to pop up the label shapes.  All of the die cut pieces were adhered to a piece of light blue cardstock and then on to a top fold white card front.

Please be sure to check out The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store for all of the fantastic paper crafting products and the Blog for inspiration from the Design Team.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I hope you have a great weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite® Papercraft CR-02152 Best Wishes Clear Stamp Set
Paper:  Cardstock-White, Pink, Blue
Ink/Markers:  Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copic Markers-RV00, R83, V17, BV13, YG03, YG07, 0
Dies:  Spellbinders Paper Arts S2-160 Die D-Lites - Bunny, S2-152 D-Lites - Flower Field, S3-205 D-Lites - Petite Labels One
Accessories:  Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, Melissa Frances White Pearls, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares

Your Dreams Graduation Card

Hello everyone!  I hope you're having a great weekend.  Today, I have another graduation card to share with you.  The card I am sharing today and yesterday's card are from twin sisters who just graduated high school.  This is another CAS (Clean And Simple) card--at least for me it is lol.  It involves just a little bit more then the card I did yesterday--but not too much.

Here is the card that I designed.  I used black cardstock for the base and then I used the S6-001 5 x 7 Matting basics A to cut/emboss the mat.  Before removing the paper from the die template I used Copic marker V17 Amethyst and air brushed through the die using it as a stencil.  Next I used black cardstock and S5-148 Decorative Labels Eight to create the pretty label shape.  Then I used white cardstock and S5-019 Labels Eight to create the basic label shape and layer over the decorative shape.  To create the shoe I used the Silhouette Cameo and the  Fancy Stiletto cut file.  I used black and purple cardstock for the shoe.  

Here is a close up of the shoe.

Here is a little prayer that is on the inside of the card on the left side.  I found the prayer on Pinterest.

Here is the sentiment on the right side of the card.  I used the S6-002 5 x 7 Matting Basics B to cut/emboss the mat and then I air brushed around the edges before removing that paper from the die.

To finish off the card I added some bling.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Paper:  Black, White, Purple
Copic Marker:  V17 Amethyst
Dies:  Spellbinders Paper Arts® S6-001 5 x 7 Matting basics A, S6-002 5 x 7 Matting Basics B, S5-019 Labels Eight. S5-148 Decorative Labels Eight
Silhouette Cameo:  Fancy Stiletto
Accessories:  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49', Bling

Give Your Dreams Wings Card

Hello Blogging Friends!  Today, I have a CAS (Clean And Simple) card to share with you.  

Here is the card that I designed.  I printed the sentiment from the computer and this card is going to be for a graduation.  But you could change the sentiments on the inside of the card and then this could be used for several different occasions.  The base of the card is aqua cardstock and then I used the S6-001 5 x 7 Matting basics A to cut/emboss the mat with the sentiment.  Then I used the S5-211 Romantic Rectangles 2 along with snow cone cardstock to create the pretty rectangle die cut.  Next I die cut the butterflies using aqua cardstock and S4-395 Les Papillions Two, S2-083 Flutter Tree die templates.  Before removing the larger butterfly from the die template I used a Copic marker B04 Tahitian Blue and airbrushed through the die template using it as a stencil.

I added the rhinestone bling on to the card front and then I added all of the butterflies.

I found this little poem on Pinterest and printed it with the computer and then I used S5-211 Romantic Rectangles 2 to create the die cut.  I also air brushed the die cut before removing it from the die.  This is on the inside of the card on the left.

Here is the Congrats sentiment on the inside of the card on the right.

Like I said you could change out the sentiments and then this card could be used for several occasions.  I hope you enjoyed the card today.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you are having a great weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Paper:  White, Snow Cone, Aqua
Copic Marker:  B04 Tahitian Blue
Dies:  Spellbinders Paper Arts® S6-001 5 x 7 Matting basics A, S6-002 5 x 7 Matting Basics B, S5-211 Romantic Rectangles 2, S4-395 Les Papillions Two, S2-083 Flutter Tree
Accessories:  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49', Bling

Pansies In Spring Cling Stamps - SVG Files - JustRite Papercraft March Release Day Four

Hello blogging friends!  Today, is day four of the JustRite® Papercraft March Release.  The Design Team is showcasing a stamp set and a match SVG digital cut file.

CL-02013 Pansies in Spring Cling Stamps  I love this stamp set!  Pansies are one of my favorite flowers.  

SVG-02013 SVG Pansies in Spring Digital Cut File Download for CL-02013

The blue shaded items in the product photo represent the images you will get in your download.

I altered a little frame using both the CL-02013 Pansies in Spring Cling Stamps and SVG-02013 SVG Pansies in Spring Digital Cut File Download for CL-02013.  I used the exact cut file for the pansies.  You can click HERE for a tutorial to see how I stamp an exact cut.  I used simply smooth white cardstock and Memento Rich Cocoa ink to stamp the images and then I colored them with Copic markers.

For the sentiment I used Memento Grape Jelly ink.  

For a little sparkle I added some diamond stickles and a few sequins.  I just love how this little frame turned out!  It's a quick DIY project and it's a great accent piece on my desk.

Please be sure to visit all of the Designers in the link list below to see what they have created to share with you.

JustRite Inspiration

Debbie Olson

Eva Dobilas

Michele Kovack

Heidi Blankenship

Kazan Clark

Angela Barkhouse

Kathy Jones

Marisa Job

Kristi Schurr 

Sheri Holt 

Darsie Bruno

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you have a great weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Stamps:  JustRite® Papercraft CL-02013 Pansies in Spring Cling Stamps
Paper:  Simply Smooth White
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa, Grape Jelly; Copic Markers BV11, V15, Y11, G24
SVG Files:  SVG-02013 SVG Pansies in Spring Digital Cut File Download for CL-02013
Accessories:  Ranger Diamond Stickles, Sequins, Hot Glue, Frame

Welcome Spring Clear Stamp Set - JustRite Papercraft - February New Release Day Four

Hello blogging friends!  Today, is the forth day of the JustRite® Papercraft February New Release.  We are showcasing a stamp set and a matching die templates set designed by Samantha Walker for 

JustRite® Papercraft.

SW-02008 Welcome Spring Clear Stamp Set

 JustRite® Custom Dies SW-04950 Nested Cloud and Tag Dies

Here is the sweet Easter card that I designed using both the SW-02008 Welcome Spring Clear Stamp Set and JustRite® Custom Dies SW-04950 Nested Cloud and Tag Dies.  The stamp set is filled with so many great stamps for Spring and Easter.  For the Easter basket full of colorful eggs I did a masking technique and I have a tutorial to share with you on how to do that.  

To start I stamped the image of the basket using Rich Cocoa ink on to white cardstock.  Then I stamped the image a second time on to post-it-note paper and used a craft knife to cut out the image.  I placed the cut out on top of the image--doing this creates a mask and allows you to stamp over an image and create layers.  Then start stamping the eggs.  I also stamped several of the eggs and cut them out to create masks. *Tip--if you use post-it-notes they have the sticky back so the cut out will stay in place on top of the image.  If you don't have post-it-notes use some copy paper and apply a little two way glue on the backside to make the paper a little tacky.

Here you can see I have stamped the eggs several times and I have masks (cutouts) covering most of the eggs.  Once you are done with masks and stamping then you can peel all of the little pieces off to reveal the entire image.

Pretty cool!  This is the basket of eggs once all of the masks are taken off.

I used several colors of Memento inks to stamp the images and then I colored them in with Copic markers.  All the names of the ink and Copic markers are below in the supply list.

I lightly airbrushed around the die cut with the basket using Copic marker B00.  For the second layer I stamped the frame from the SW-02008 Welcome Spring Clear Stamp Set using Rose Bud ink and then I used the largest die in the JustRite® Custom Dies SW-04950 Nested Cloud and Tag Dies set to cut/emboss the shape.  I also stamped and fussy cut a few more eggs and layered them on the front.  I stamped the Happy Easter sentiment with a little flower on to a tag die cut and then added a lavender/silver bow with some Iridescent White Metallic String.  I used 3D Foam Squares in between the layers to add a little dimension.  For the sparkle I used a Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen.  I love the Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen pen and how much sparkle it adds to the project!

To finish off the card I stamped and die cut two of the corner pieces and then I added a few pearls. 

Please be sure to visit all of the designers in the link list below to see what they 

have created to share with you.   

JustRite Inspiration

Marisa Job

Eva Dobilas

Kristi Schurr

Michele Kovack

Heidi Blankenship

Darsie Bruno

Kazan Clark

Robin Parker

Margie Higuchi 

Angela Barkhouse 

Sheri Holt

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite® Papercraft SW-02008 Welcome Spring Clear Stamp Set
Paper:  Cardstock-Simply Smooth White, Pink Lemonade; Hampton Art Ki Doilies Paper Pad
Ink:  Memento Rich Cocoa, Rose Bud, Bamboo Leaves, Dandelion, Grape Jelly, Bahama Blue; Copic Markers RV10, Y11, G40, E23, E31, B000, BG000
Dies:  JustRite® Custom Dies SW-04950 Nested Cloud and Tag Dies
Accessories:  Lavender/Silver Ribbon, Iridescent White Metallic String, Pearls, Wink of Stella-Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen  , Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispensers 49'