Kindness is Always Beautiful for Sparkle N Sprinkle

Hello, everyone!! It's my turn to post on the Sparkle N Sprinkle Blog and I have a couple of cards to share with you today featuring the newly released Bearded Iris stamp set.

SNS is starting something new this month. Instead of a traditional blog hop, the designers will begin showcasing the new stamp sets on the 5th of each month, and a winner of a $20 gift certificate to shop at SNS will be chosen at the end of each month. The winner will be chosen from comments left on both the SNS Blog and a mystery designer's blog.

For these cards, I used the new Bearded Iris 889 stamp set. Using a Tim Holtz Stamp Platform (1707E), I applied Versamark Embossing Ink Pad (VM001) to the stamp, and then heat embossed it with Black Detail (EP171) embossing powder. Next, I applied Super Adhesive Sheets (SAS02) to cardstock and cut it with the Tonic Double Detail Jewelled Crown (1143E) die. It was then covered with Crystal Ice (G1058) glitter. A Nuvo Crystal Drop SimplyWhite (651N) was added. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the ribbon is from DL.ART.

For the corners, I used the same technique, applying Super Adhesive Sheets (SAS02) to cardstock and cutting it with Tonic Double Detail Jewelled Crown (1143E) dies. This time, I heat embossed them with Super Thick White (EP355) embossing powder. I love the texture!!

I colored the Bearded Iris 889 with watercolor paints and then I went over it with a Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Glitter Gloss Pen (888N) for sparkle. Using Tonic Spring-Cut Fine Tip Detail Scissors 6.5” (404), I cut around the bloom and popped it up for dimension.

I absolutely love the Glitter Stencil Background Technique Demo Donna showcased in the video HERE and had to try it. First, I applied Sticker Paper (99558) to cardstock and cut it with Tonic Mixed Edge Oval (1456E) die. Then I ran a bar of Hawaiian Coconut Oil Soap (SOAP) over the back of a Stampendous Moroccan Mesh Metal Stencil (FMS4086) so it wouldn't stick to the sticker paper. Then I placed it on the sticky paper and applied Sugar Plum (G1096), Lacy Lilac (G1033), and  Purple Fig (GM2047) glitters. The next step is to peel off the stencil, which comes off easily since the Hawaiian soap was applied, and then cover the remaining sticky paper with Crystal Ice (G1058). I encourage you to try this technique...it's addicting!!

A Taylored Expressions Banner Die was cut with vellum, and the using Versamark Embossing Ink Pad (VM001), the sentiment was stamped and embossed with Gold Detail (EP168) embossing powder.

Be sure to leave a comment both here and then head on over to the SNS Blog and leave a comment there as well for your chance to win a $20 gift card to SNS!! One lucky winner will be chosen from one of the Designers' posts on the last day of each month!! There will be new projects on the SNS Blog every day to increase your chances of winning!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Have a great day :)

SNS Products Used:

Bearded Iris 889

Glitter: Crystal Ice (G1058); Sugar Plum (G1096); Lacy Lilac (G1033); Microfine Purple Fig (GM2047)

Embossing Powder: Black Detail (EP171); Gold Detail (EP168); Super Thick White (EP355)

Adhesive: Sticker Paper (99558); Super Adhesive Sheets (SAS02); Nuvo Glue Pen Smooth Precision (206N); Tear-ific Tape ¼” (SAT01); Tear-ific Tape ½” (SAT04)

Dies: Tonic Mixed Edge Oval (1456E); Tonic Double Detail Jewelled Crown (1143E); Elizabeth Craft Branch, Frantic Stamper Foliage; Taylored Expression Banner Die

Stencil: Stampendous Moroccan Mesh Metal Stencil (FMS4086)

Other: Tim Holtz Stamp Platform (1707E); Versamark Embossing Ink Pad (VM001); Nuvo Crystal Drops SimplyWhite (651N); Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Glitter Gloss Pen (888N); Hawaiian Coconut Oil Soap (SOAP); Tonic Spring-Cut Fine Tip Detail Scissors 6.5” (404); Wild Orchid Crafts Flowers; Watercolor Paints

Sympathy Cards for Sparkle N Sprinkle

Hello, everyone and happy Saturday!! It's my turn to post on the Sparkle N Sprinkle Blog and I have a couple of sympathy cards with you today featuring the newly released Pretty Blooms 873 stamp set.

Products Used

Pretty Blooms 873
Glitter: Crystal Ice (G1058)
Embossing Powder: Antiquities (EP266)
Flocking: Pink Spirit (SS108)
Adhesive: Sticker Paper (99558); Super Adhesive Sheets (SAS02); Nuvo Glue Pen Smooth Precision (206N); Tear-ific Tape 1/4 " (SAT01)
Dies: Memory Box Tender Leaves and Stitched Ovals; Taylored Expressions Banners
Other: Versamark Embossing Ink Pad (VM001); Tonic Spring Cut Fine Tip Detail Scissors (404); Wild Orchid Crafts Flowers, DL.ART Ribbon; Prismacolor Pencils

For these sympathy cards, I started with a sheet of Sticker Paper (99558) and I covered it with Pink Spirit (SS108) flocking.

I stamped the Pretty Blooms 873 stamps with Versamark Embossing Ink Pad (VM001) and then heat embossed with Antiquities (EP266) embossing powder. The flowers were then cut with a Memory Box Stitched Oval die and adhered to the flocked paper with Super Adhesive Sheets (SAS02).

I also used Antiquities (EP266) embossing powder to stamp the sentiment and to cover the butterfly.

The flowers were colored with Prismacolor Pencils. I then used a Nuvo Glue Pen Smooth Precision (206N) and covered the edges with glitter. They were then cut out with Tonic Spring Cut Fine Tip Detail Scissors (404). I added foam for dimension and adhered them with Tear-ific Tape 1/4 " (SAT01).

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Have a great day :)

Scrapy Land Challenge #56 - Let It Snow

Happy Wednesday!! It's time for the last Scrapy Land challenge of the year!! The theme for Challenge #56 is Let it Snow plus a brand of die that Scrapy Land carries...there are over 40 to choose from. Join in the challenge and you could win a $15 gift certificate to shop at Scrapy Land :)

For my cards, I used beautiful DCWV Twinkle Glints paper sent to me by my dear, sweet friend Sherrie of Sherrie Scraps With Passion!! Thank you again for everything, Sherrie!! Love, love it all :) You can't tell in the picture, but this card really sparkles!!

In the background of the card is a Yvonne Creations Holly Jolly Frame. Inside the frame is a Tim Holtz Sizzix Thinlet Tree Line die.

The deer is an Impression Obsession Deer Trio Die. He's standing on lace from Lemoncraft. Beneath the lace is a Precious Marieke Snowflake Border die. The snowflakes are Impression Obsession Small Snowflakes.

Tucked under the Wild Orchid Crafts poinsettias are Impression Obsession Pine Branches and Impression Obsession Pine Sprigs dies. The banner is a Taylored Expression Banner Stacklets 1 die. The beautiful ribbon is Pure Love from DL.ART's Valentine Bundle.

On the inside, I used a Penny Black Bauble Border die and a Lawn Fawn Stitched Hillside die.

Scrapy Land Products Used

Yvonne Creations Holly Jolly Frame 

Sizzix Thinlet Tree Line

Impression Obsession Deer Trio

Precious Marieke Snowflake Border

Impression Obsession Pine Sprigs 

Impression Obsession Pine Branches 

Impression Obsession Small Snowflakes

Taylored Expression Banner Stacklets 1

Penny Black Bauble Border 

Lawn Fawn Stitched Hillside 

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1) Little Scrap Pieces Show It Off Saturday - Anything Goes
2) Jo's Scrap Shack Funday Friday - Anything Goes
3) Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes

I want to sincerely thank everyone for the birthday wishes, cards and gifts!! I can't tell you how much it means to me that you took the time during the busy holiday season to think of me!! I love you all!! You made my day so special and I truly appreciate it!! Big hugs to all of you my dear friends!! Have a wonderful day :)