Lovely Day

Hello, hello! 

Happy Tuesday! 

Today, I'm sharing another card using Teresa's One & Done stamp set from Not 2 Shabby! This stamp set is so fun and I wanted to show that whether you have Teresa's One & Done Sentiments die or not, you can most certainly still use her stamp set. :)

Here's my card...

I kept things nice and simple. And do you see how I used her stamp set?...I did NOT cut things apart. LOL Just some simple 'masking'. ;) 

Here's how to make things.

• Start with marker friendly white cardstock/paper and stamp on the image using black ink.

• Color the image using alcohol markers.
• Add highlights using a white gel pen (or white paint pen). 

• Add paint splatters in a somewhat dark pink color.

• Using Teresa's One & Done Stamp set, mask off the sentiments that are not wanting to be used. *note: post it notes work good for this or anything that can cover things and be removed easily.

• Ink sentiment using black ink and then remove the masks.
• Stamp sentiment onto card. *note: you may have to repeat the previous two steps to be sure your sentiment is stamped fully.

• Add the card panel to a white A2 card base. 

Easy peasy, right?!...I hope I was able to inspire you today?! :) 

You can find Teresa's One & Done Stamp as well as her die in the Not 2 Shabby shop, links below. 

Also, don't forget about the Not 2 Shabby Monthly Mood Board Challenge! It's in full swing and so easy to play along! Just create a card with what inspired you from the mood board and/or colors and enter your card. Don't have any Not 2 Shabby goodies?...That's okay, you can still play along! There's even a chance at winning a $15 gift certificate to the Not 2 Shabby Shop!! Hope to see you there!! :) 

Play along, HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Have a wonderful day!

Products used: Teresa's One & Done A Little Sunshine stamp set, Sweet Spring Friends stamp set (Past Jr. Box of the Month) but Can get it in this fabulous bundle as well, Hoppy Little Moments bundle. 

*Note: above are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. I would appreciate it so much if you were to use my link(s) as it helps me out a bit! Thank you so much in advance! :) 

Not 2 Shabby and Teresa's One & Done Sentiment Stamp Set Release!

Hi y'all! 

Happy Monday! 

It's an exciting day today as it's the release of Teresa's One & Done Sentiments Stamp Set from Not 2 Shabby!! Yay!! This set is amazing for stamping out all the sentiments at one time! And when you pair it with Teresa's One & Done Sentiments Die, you'll have the perfect sentiment banners! 

Here's my card...

Sweet, right?!...Let's make this card together! 

• Start with choosing a couple pieces of patterned paper. 
• Cut the patterned paper for the 'background' to be roughly 4" x 5 1/4".
• Cut the patterned paper for the strip to be roughly 4" x 1 1/2".

• Choose some ephemera pieces, 4 good size pieces. 
• After choosing, set aside.

• Take the two pieces of cut patterned paper from above and adhere the strip of patterned paper across the 'background/bigger' piece of patterned paper. 

• Adhere the ephemera pieces onto the strip of patterned paper. *Tip: before adhering things down, play with things to see where you exactly want things to be at. 
• Then set aside.

• Using Teresa's NEW One & Done A Little Sunshine stamp set, stamp the sentiments onto white cardstock using black ink. 

• Using Teresa's One & Done Sentiments die, die cut the stamped sentiments.

• Choose a sentiment to use with the card.
• Then set aside.
• Using a piece of red cardstock, cut a small piece to be used a little tab at the top of the patterned paper/ephemera panel. *Tip: Scrap paper works great for this, as in you don't need much. 
• Adhere the little piece of red cardstock to the top of the paper.

• Add the patterned paper/ephemera panel to a white card base using foam tape. **note: before adhering with the foam tape, add some burlap twine around the panel. 
• Adhere the sentiment piece above the burlap twine.

• Finish things off with a touch of sparkling enamel dots.

That's all for me, I hope I was able to inspire you today! :) 

Don't forget to swing on over to Instagram to join in on hopping along and to see all the beautiful projects!! Hope to see you there! :) 

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Have a wonderful day! 

Not 2 Shabby products used: Teresa's One & Done A Little Sunshine stamp set, Teresa's One & Done Sentiments die, Berry Sweet Kitchen ephemera, Fresh and Fabulous paper pad, sparkling enamel dots.

*Note: above are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. It would mean so much to me if you were to use my link(s) as it helps me out a bit. Thank you in advance. 

Hope Bloom...

Hello, hello! 

Happy Tuesday! 

Today, I'm up on the Coffee Loving Papercrafters blog with Tuesdays Perfect Blend feature. And I'm sharing this card...

To get all the details about my card, be sure to visit the CLP blog...I would love to see you there! :) 

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Have a wonderful day! 

A springtime card

Hello, hello! 

Happy Monday! 

Today, I'm up on the Brass & Bliss Craft Co. blog sharing this springtime card...

When thinking of Spring I always think of new things blooming and the sweetness in the air...anyone else feel the same about Spring?!...I guess 'new beginnings' you could say. ;) With that on my mind, I was thinking of cherry blossoms blooming. 

I had some fun creating this card and kept things nice and simple. To get the full details on how I made things, including steps on how to make things, be sure to swing by the Brass & Bliss Craft Co. blog. I would love to see you there! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Have a wonderful week! 

Products used:: 35045 Watercolor Tree stamp set, 37004 Sketch Flower stamp set, 5819-01D Nested Frame #1 die set, Color Fuse Ink Set #3 (Mocha, Cinnamon), Color Fuse Ink Set #5 (Rose, Fuchsia), Color Fuse Ink Set #7 (Azure).

*note: above are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. It would mean so much to me if you were to use my link(s), it helps me out a bit. Thank you in advance. :) 

Coffee Time

Hello, hello! 

Happy Sunday! 

Today, I'm up on the Coffee Loving Papercrafters blog sharing this card for my 'Sundays Perfect Blend' feature. 

You'll want to be sure to swing by the CLP blog to get all the details about my card...I would love to see you there! :) 

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Have a wonderful day! 

Rainbows and Sunshine

Hello, hello! 

Happy Tuesday! 

Can you believe it's the last day of March?!...where oh where is the time going?!...With April right around the corner, I thought a little rainbow and sunshine was in order. :) 

Once again, no stamping for my card. Just some papers, ephemera, and embellishments. And of course, I couldn't resist using some Not 2 Shabby goodies for things. 

I hope my card brings a smile to you and that I was able to inspire you, today! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Have a wonderful day and Happy (almost) April! :)

Not 2 Shabby products used: So Tweet paper pad, So Tweet ephemera, Rainy Days A2 card fronts (sentiment), Teresa's One & Done Sentiments die, Sparkling enamel dots.

*Note: above are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. I would love it if you were to use my link(s) as in it helps me out a bit. Thank you so much in advance. :) 

Sweet Spring

Hello, hello! 

Happy Sunday! 

Today, I'm sharing a 'just for fun' card. No design team work, no challenges, just pure fun and using the good ol' stash of 'new to me, never been used'. (lol) 

For today's card, no stamping. Just some papers and ephemera from Not 2 Shabby. 

So simple when you can make a card with no stamping, right?!...Sometimes we just need that quick card or just want to take it easy with things. I'm telling you the ephemera works like a charm every time. ;) 

The layout of my card was inspired by Jamie's (Not 2 Shabby) card from her YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g5JiqOaABM

I just love the half and half of patterned paper and then having a center piece. So fun, right?!...

Well, that's all for me.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Have a wonderful day!

Not 2 Shabby products used: Spring in Bloom paper pad, Easter Bunnies ephemera, Bunny Blush sparkling enamel dots, Teresa's One & Done Sentiments die.

*Note: above are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. I would love it if you were to use my link(s) as it helps me out a bit. Thank you so much in advance. :) 

March Brass & Bliss Craft Co. IG hop!

Hello, hello! 

Happy Wednesday! 

Today, is Brass & Bliss Craft Co.'s release day!! Yay! There are so many fun and amazing goodies, you'll want to be sure to check things out on Instagram! And did I mention, if you hop along on Instagram there's a chance you could win one of the TWO $50 gift certificates to the Brass & Bliss Craft Co. Shop?!!...you don't want to miss things! :) 

The card I'm sharing for the hop today was made using the new Fluttery Wishes and Spring Greenery stamp/die sets, along with a cover die. I kept things simple and just did some coloring and a little bit of layering with things. 

I will be sharing more throughout the next couple of days, so stay tuned! Don't forget to hop along on Instagram! Hope to see you there!! :) 

**Start iG hop at: @brassandblisscraftco 

Bonus! Save 20% off all of the new release items! Shop here: https://brassandbliss.com/collections/new-arrivals?ref=shelly_kurth

*Note: above is an affiliate link at no extra cost to you. I would love it if you were to use my link as it helps me out a bit. Thank you in advance.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Have a wonderful day! 

Products used: 38003 Fluttery Wishes stamp set, 38003D Fluttery Wishes coordinating die, 38008 Spring Greenery stamp set, 38008D Spring Greenery coordinating die, 5619D Paver cover die. 

Because of you

Hello, hello!

Happy Monday! 

I'm up on the Brass & Bliss Craft Co. blog, today. I'm sharing this floral card that is so easy to make even if it may not look that way! ;) 

It's quite a bit of die cutting but putting things together still goes fairly quick! And minimal stamping, which makes things even simpler to create. Curious to know more and just how I made things?!...Be sure to swing by the Brass & Bliss Craft Co. blog for all the details, including steps on how to create things. I would love to see you there! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Have a wonderful week! 

Products used: 5808-01D Build a Bloom Anemones die set, 5811-03D Sunlit Blossoms die set, 37015 Iris Floral stamp set, 37015D Iris Floral coordinating die, Color Fuse Ink Set #1, Color Fuse Ink Set #2, Color Fuse Ink Set #6, Color Fuse Ink Set #10, Color Fuse Ink Set #11, Large Blending Brushes 4 pack, Detail Blending Brushes 4 pack.

*note: above are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. I would appreciate it so much if you were to use my link(s), it helps me out a bit. Thank you in advance! :) 

You are amazing

Hello, hello! 

Happy Sunday! 

Today, I'm up on the Coffee Loving Papercrafters blog featuring Sundays Perfect Blend and I'm sharing this card...

To get more details you'll want to be sure to swing on over to the CLP blog...I would love to see you there! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Have a wonderful day! 

Coffee and desserts

Hello, hello! 

Happy Tuesday! 

I'm up on the Coffee Loving Papercrafters blog, today. And I'm sharing this simple card...

To get all the details about my card, be sure to visit the CLP blog...I would love to see you there! :) Also, don't forget I still have a giveaway going on that you can find more info HERE and/or on Instagram @joyincards :)

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Have a wonderful day! 

Spring Greetings

Hello, hello! 

Happy Monday! 

Today, I'm up on the Brass & Bliss Craft Co. blog sharing this Spring card! Anyone else ready for Springtime weather and fresh flowers blooming?!...

As you can see, I did keep things pretty simple. Just a little die cutting, ink blending, and a touch of stamping. To get all the details about my card and even steps on how to make this card, be sure to visit the Brass & Bliss Craft Co. blog. I would love to see you there! 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Have a wonderful week! 

Products used: 5819-04D Nested Rounded Square w/Stitch die set, 5811-01D Scarlet Blossom die set, 37009 Spring Greetings stamp set, 37009D Spring Greetings coordinating die set, Color Fuse Ink Set #1, Color Fuse Ink Set #5, Color Fuse Ink Set #9, Large Blending Brushes 4 pack.

*note: above are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. I would appreciate it so much if you were to use my link(s), it helps me out a bit. Thank you in advance! :) 

Coffee Loving Papercrafters-International Women's Day IG Hop!

Hello, hello! 

Happy Sunday and Happy International Women's Day! 

To honor International Women's Day, we, the Coffee Loving Papercrafters blog, team, and some fabulous super sponsors are having an Instagram hop! There's a lot of fun and lots of prizes to be won! To get all the fine details be sure to swing on over to the Coffee Loving Papercrafters blog and to hop along be sure to check out Instagram. 

Here's my card...

Strong. Loving. Beautiful. 

Hope to see you hop along with us! 

**GIVEAWAY**GIVEAWAY**

I have a fun little crafty bag of brand new goodies to giveaway! *note: due to the cost of shipping, I have to limit things to shipping to the US only. I’m sorry to all my international friends/followers. (Hopefully, in the future I’ll be able to do something for you all.) Leave a comment below (and/or on Instagram), I ask that you follow me (or already do) to be eligible. Thank you! 

Commenting for my giveaway to close on Thursday, March 12th at 9 am est. The winner will be chosen randomly. I will announce the winner on my blog, as well as Instagram on March 14th.

***Edited to add Winner, since commenting was closed, I decided to go ahead and post things now. :) And the winner is......Kelly Sullins-Joehrs (@kellyskardsfl)!!! Congratulations, Kelly!! I will be contacting you soon.***

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Bloom with Joy-Not 2 Shabby

Hi y'all! 

Happy Thursday and Happy March! 

I'm swinging in today to share another card using the newly released Bunnies in Bloom from Not 2 Shabby. Did you see the release and happened to pick up the bundle or any of the goodies?!...Such sweet images and papers. <3 

Here's my card...

I kept things nice and simple.  Which sometimes that's all we need, simple, right?!...

Let's create this card! 

• Start with white cardstock that is marker friendly.
• Using the Bloom with Joy stamp set, stamp image using black ink.

• Color image using alcohol markers. 

• Add paint splatters using a watercolor marker and or watercolor with a dampen paintbrush.
• Let dry.

• Using an A2 white card base, adhere the panel from above onto the card base.
• Add sparkling enamel dots.

Easy peasy, right?!...and sweet!

Well, that's all for me. I hope I inspired you today! :) 

And don't forget! It's March, which means the Not 2 Shabby March Monthly Mood Board Challenge is in full swing!! If you haven't played along with any of the challenges, it's so easy to do so! You can find all the info HERE and there's even a chance at winning a $15 gift certificate to the Not 2 Shabby Shop!! Be sure to play along...love to see you there! :) 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Have a wonderful day! 

Products used: Bloom with Joy stamp set (Bunnies in Bloom bundle), Bunny Blush sparkling enamel dots. 

*note: above are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. I would appreciate it so much if you were to use things, it helps me out a bit. Thank you in advance! 

Sweeter with you...

Hi y'all! 

Happy Tuesday! 

Today, I'm up on the Coffee Loving Papercrafters blog with Tuesdays Perfect Blend feature. I'm sharing this card...

If you saw my last Sunday's post, then you'll know I'm on some love card making kick. (lol) ;) Maybe because I didn't make many for Valentine's Day or whatnot, I don't know, but we can always give love cards year round, right?!...

To get more details about my card, be sure to visit the CLP blog...I would love to see you there! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Have a wonderful day! 

Cats and Friend

Hi y'all! 

Happy Monday, hope your day and week are off to a good start?!

I'm up on the Brass & Bliss Craft Co. blog, today. I'm sharing this fun card as well as using some 'oldies but goodies' from Brass & Bliss. Let's not forget about those older sets, right?!...

Here's my card...

Oh, I had some fun with this card. And those cats!! Cute, right?!...I couldn't help but lay the one cat on its back because sometimes that's just how it is. (lol) It is a relatively simple card to make. To get all the details, including steps on making this card and more photos, be sure to visit the Brass & Bliss Craft Co blog. I would love to see you there! 

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Have a wonderful day and week! 

Brass & Bliss products used: 35006 Yoga Cats stamp set, 35006D Yoga Cats coordinating die, Color Fuse Ink Set #9 (Cedar), Large Blending Brushes 4 pack, 5013D Nested Rectangle Small Stitch die set, 5140-01D Upper Case Alphabet with Stitch die set.

*Note: above are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. I would appreciate it so much if you were to use my links, it helps me out a bit. Thank you in advance. :) 

Love...

Hi y'all! 

Happy Sunday! 

Today, I'm up on the Coffee Loving Papercrafters blog with Sundays Perfect Blend feature. I'm sharing this card...

While Valentine's may be over, we all can use a 'love' card anytime of the year, right?!...To get more details, be sure to visit the CLP blog...I would love to see you there! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Have a wonderful day! 

A simple yet beautiful Spring card

Hello, hello! 

Hope all is well?!...

Today, I'm sharing another card I designed for Not 2 Shabby and using the new Bunnies in Bloom bundle! If you haven't checked out the bundle/products, you'll want to be sure to check things because once they sell out, they're gone, so don't wait too long. ;) (As of now, the bundle is sold out but you still can get the papers and ephemera and that's all I used on my card for today! :)) 

Here's my card...

I promise you this card is so simple to make yet it's beautiful right?!...I've included all the steps below so you can make this card as well and/or put your twist on things. ;)

Let's make this card!

• Choose some patterned papers from the Bunnies in Bloom paper pad and ephemera. (you'll see I chose a couple different flower pieces because I wasn't sure which one I was going to use.)

• Cut the two pieces of patterned paper to a size of 3 1/2" x 5".

• Adhere the two pieces together, slightly angled.
• Set aside.
• Using the flower ephemera piece adhere the butterfly to it.  

• Add foam tape on the back of the ephemera. 
• Adhere to the papers from above.

• Add paint splatters using a black paint marker (or black watercolor with a slightly damp paintbrush). 
• Set aside and let dry.

• Using the solid color sheet of patterned paper from before (above), cut a strip the size of 3 5/8" x 1".
• Set aside. 

• **note: I decided while in the process of making things to add an additional layer of kraft cardstock under the already adhered layers. Cut the kraft cardstock to the same size as above and adhere at a slight angle, just so it peeks out a tiny bit.**

• Take an A2 white card base and adhere the layered papers with ephemera from above onto the card base.
• Take the solid color cut strip and add foam tape to the back, wrap some burlap twine around the strip, tie in a bow and add to the card.

• Adhere/add sparkling enamel dots.

Well, that's all for me. I hope I inspired you, today! 

Don't forget too, the February Not 2 Shabby Monthly Mood Board Challenge is in full swing. It's so easy to play along and you even have a chance at winning a $15 gift certificate to the Not 2 Shabby Shop! Fun, right?!...I hope you'll play along?!...Join HERE. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Have a wonderful day!

Products used: Bunnies in Bloom paper pad, Bunnies in Bloom ephemera, Bunny Blush sparkling enamel dots. 

*Above are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. (You can also find a link to the Not 2 Shabby shop on my sidebar.) I would appreciate it so much if you were to use my link(s), it helps me out a bit. Thank you in advance. :)