Pink & Main - June New Release

A couple of days ago Pink & Main's June release went live and there's much to love.  This was my contribution.  This card features the new Paradise Postage Stamps that work with the previously released Postage Stamp Dies (as do all of their postage themed stamp sets) and the new Abstract Waves Die.

The card started as an A2 panel of white cardstock to which I added four 'waves' created using the Abstract Waves Die.  These waves were to inspire my colour selections for the stamps.

I stamped the Paradise Postage Stamps with black ink and coloured with the following Copic markers:-

Turquoise - BG32, BG11

Green - G99, YG97, YG67, YG17, YG25, YG03

Yellow - Y28, YR21, Y21

Pink - RV63, RV52, RV10

Skin - E35, E34, E11, E01

As see in the mermaid's tail, the crab's shell and the seahorse, I came in also withe one of the pink Copic markers to add a little interest - yes, you can mix pink and green, there are no rules!  Also you'll note that the turquoise sea/sky in the background of each stamp have 'bubbles'.  This was created simply by using the Copic Colorless Blender.

The images were all die cut using the Postage Stamps Dies.

I added dimensional foam tape to the back of the stamps and found an arrangement that I liked and adhered them to the background.

I selected the sentiment from the stamp set and stamped on a die cut postage stamp.  This stamped sentiment was backed with a double layer of dimensional tape and stuck down.

For the final touch, I used some sparkling clear flat cup sequins to take the eye around the card and because I can never resist!

Shop Pink & Main's new release and have fun with your summer card projects.

Pink & Main - Quack Me Up

 

This is my third card working with some of the adorable new products from the Pink & Main May release.  Keep scrolling after this post to reach my previous two posts for them if you haven't seen those yet.  This card features the sweet Quack Me Up stamp set which has a coordinating die of course.  These images are very easy and fun to colour if you're new to stamping and colouring with Copic markers.

I started by creating the background and ink blended a white A2 panel using Distress Oxide Inks in Rustic Wilderness, Mowed Lawn and Tumbled Glass to create grass on either side of a little pond where one duckling floats on a Lily Pad.  Once blended I splattered with water and applied the panel to my card base.

The Quack Me Up images were stamped in black ink and coloured with the following Copic marker combinations:-

Mama Duck - C3, C1, C0, C00

Ducklings - Y19, Y15, Y11, Y00, C3, C1, C0, R000

Blushes - R22, R21, R20, R00

Duck Feet - YR07, YR04, YR21

Worm - E95, W4

Lily Pad & Frog - G85, YG25, YG13, YG11

I die cut with the coordinating dies and applied them to the background popped up on foam tape.

To complete the card I came in with a white gel pen and highlighted various points on the coloured images.  I framed out the scene in white using a frame die from my stash, this was applied with foam tape and then I stamped and applied the sentiment in the same way.

The very final touch was the addition of water sparkles which I took from Pink & Main's new 'Rainbow Glitter Enamel Shapes'.

Thanks for joining me and happy crafting friends!

Pink & Main - May Release Day - Fluttering By

 

Well thank you for fluttering on over to my blog to learn a little more about my card today for Pink & Main featuring some of their new products.

I have used:-

Fluttering By

Fluttering By Die

Pull & Surprise Card Dies

Blooms & Butterflies Patterned Papers

Pearl Paint & Splatter

To kick things off I created panels of patterned, coloured and plain white cardstock using the Pull & Surprise Card Dies.  No pulling or surprising with my project today but just wanted to show you what a useful basic die it is that can also makes an interactive card too. 

I glued all of the panels together and to my card base except for the smallest one.  Here, I ink blended a focal point with Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink, then I transferred the panel to my splatter box and used the new Pearl Paint & Splatter and splattered some on to the panel for a pearly shimmer.

I stamped the sentiment on the panel.  This panel was then backed with a piece of white craft foam and adhered to the patterned paper.  The patterned paper is from Pink & Main's GORGEOUS new patterned papers called Blooms & Butterflies.

I stamped the images from Fluttering By that I was going to use and coloured with the following Copic markers:-

Dragonflies - W5, W4, W2, B00, B000 

Dragonfly Eyes - C5, C3, C1, C0

Blush - R22, R21, R00

I highlighted with a white gel pen then I used Solar Spray in 'Crocodile Tears' and painted the wings so they'd shimmer and once dry I die cut and glued the dragonflies to the background and added jewels to their wing tips and three more above the longer sentiment. I only glued the bodies so that the wings could be teased upward and add some crazy dimension.

To complete the card I just needed to die cut the 'hello' from Pull & Surprise Card Dies from black and white cardstock, glue the two parts together and applied it with foam tape and with that, this card was ready send out, or, in my case, sell it in my Etsy shop.

I will be back soon with something new, meanwhile I encourage you all to check out Pink & Main's May release.  Thank you!  Happy crafting.

 

Pink & Main - Silly Goose

 

Thank you for visiting my blog to learn how I made this card for Pink & Main who have a brand new release TODAY! Definitely check that out because there are a lot of adorable stamp sets among other things, not least this Silly Goose stamp set which of course has a coordinating die.

I took an A2 panel of white cardstock and ink blended grass and sky using Rustic Wilderness, Mowed Lawn and Saltwater Taffy Distress Oxide Inks.  I splashed it with water and blotted it dry then backed it with white craft foam and glued it to a larger white panel which in turn was glued to the prepared card base.

I stamped all of the silly geese plus I chose one flower image and stamped that several times over.  I then coloured with the following Copic markers:-

Silly Geese - Y11, Y000, Y0000, R000, YR07, YR04, YR21, C3, C1, C0

Pink - R21, R00 (plus fine tipped pen for detail)

Green - YG67, YG45, G40, YG11

I highlighted with a white gel pen then die cut the images.  I played around with an arrangement of the geese (determined to get them all on the card) and applied either with glue or foam tape.

To finish, I stamped the sentiments and applied them with foam tape at playful angles and then I came in with yellow and pink gel pens and dotted little flowers into the grass to finish the card.

There's an Instagram hop today (Friday 22nd May) with the Design Team and guests sharing their first projects of the release so please join me there, find my post with this card and start hopping along and enter the giveaway.

Pink and Main April Release - Fancy Oval with Bows Dies

 

Welcome to my blog and my fifth and final card showcasing products from the April release by Pink and Main.  If you have missed my previous four blogposts for this sweet release you may wish to continue scrolling after this one as these were back to back posts.

For this card I used the Fancy Oval with Bows Dies, the Page Turner stamp set and coordinating dies and also the Library Card stamp.

I took a panel of white cardstock and repeat stamped the Library Card image using Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide Ink.  I then came in with Salvaged Patin Distress Oxide Ink and softly ink blended a focal point by coming in around the edges.  I distressed the panel with splatters of Solar Spray in Crocodile Tears and also splatter on some white acrylic paint loosened with a drop or two of water.  I applied this panel to my card base and framed it out with a white die cut created with a die from my stash. This was popped up on foam tape to create dimension.

I took some toning blue cardstock and die cut using the Fancy Ovals die.  I die cut once more from white cardstock and glued the blue to the white.  I also die cut some Lawn Fawn floral paper so that I had the inside cut to insert within the oval frame once I had glued it to the background.

I stamped the two images from Page Turner using black ink and coloured with the following Copic colours:-

Hedgehog - E43, E42, E40 (prickles) E43, E31, E40, R000 (body)

Mouse - C3, C1, C0

Brown - E43, E42, E31, E40

Teal - BG57, BG32, G000

Blushes - R22, R21, R20, R00

Images were die cut, backed with foam tape and applied within the oval frame.

Almost done!  I stamped the sentiment and applied it with foam tape which in turn grounded the mini scene.

For embellishments I added a few clay hearts above the little readers and I used Nuvo Glitter Drops in Aquatic Mist to make 'enamel dots' in the two corners.  I highlighted points with a white gel pen and with that, this card was done!

Thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate you!

Pink and Main April Release - April Cat

 

A warm welcome to my blog today and another card for Pink and Main featuring products from their April 17th release.  My card today features their April Cat stamp set which I used with the coordinating die.  The book image in the back behind the cat is called One For The Books which also has a die and behind that I have a background created with the Bunch of Bows Embossing Folder.  The April Cat stamp set is free with a $60 purchase and if you spend $80 you get the coordinating die too! The offer is valid thru April 24th.  You also can just buy it on it's own of course.

I created the embossed background and then softly ink blended it with Saltwater Taffy Distress Oxide Ink and glued it to my card base.  I framed it out popped up on foam tape using a frame die from my stash.

I stamped the images from the two stamp sets with black ink and and coloured with Copic markers.

Cat - C3, C1, C0, C00

Blush and Pink Books - R22, R21, R20, R00

Green - YG41, YG11, G20

Blue - B32, B21

Brown - E43, E31, E40

Orange - YR02

Images were die cut and I added a little highlighting with a white gel pen.

I used Spellbinders Glaze and Glue and completely glazed the entire 'One For The Books' image and set it aside to dry.  I also glaze the cat's eye.  Once dry, I assembled the scene with foam tape including stamping the sentiment.

A few sparkling clear sequins finished the card.

Thank you for stopping by, I'll be back soon with something new.

Pink and Main April Release - Cozy Shelf

 

A warm welcome to my blog where I'm sharing a new card for Pink & Main today as we continue to promote their new release which went live on the 17th and which you should definitely check out because it is just so lovely with it's books/reading and bows theme.

My card today uses their new Cozy Shelf stamp set and the coordinating die.

Initially I was going to stamp the bookshelf image but I changed my mind and I simply die cut white cardstock with the bookshelf die.  I backed the outer frame and shelves with foam tape and I used a little Lost Shadow Distress Oxide Ink on the three pieces that form the back of the unit.  

I chose some Lawn Fawn patterned paper for wallpaper and trimmed it to A2 and glued it to my card base, I framed the background using an old MFT frame die from my stash and applied that with foam tape and then I adhered the bookshelf and glued the three ink blended pieces directly through each opening.

I stamped all of the images from Cozy Shelf with black Memento Ink and coloured with combinations of the following Copic markers:-

Girl's Skin - E04, E11, E00

Blush - R22, R21, R20, R00

Hair - E44, E50, E40

Teal - BG49, BG15, G00, BG000

Pink - R22, R21, R20, R00

Beige - E31, E40

White - C3, C1, C0

Leaves - YG41, G20

Cat - C5, C3, C1, C0

Each image was die cut and glued directly on the shelves and the girl and cat images applied with foam tape.

Last but not least a sentiment was chosen from Cozy Shelf, stamped on a sentiment strip and applied also popped up on foam tape.  No embellishments required on this project and so with that it was done!

Thanks for spending some time with me today, it is appreciated!

Pink & Main - April Release - Page Turner

 

Did you hear about the new April release from Pink & Main?  So much to love in this release with a lot of emphasis on reading and book themes along with pretty bows.  Keep scrolling after this post if you'd like to see the first card for this release which I posted yesterday.

For this second card, I have used:-

Page Turner

Page Turner die

Library Card

I created my background first by using using 'Fog' ink by Simon Says Stamp to stamp the Library Card image three times on to a white A2 panel of cardstock. I then came with Salvaged Patina, Scattered Straw and Saltwater Taffy Distress Oxide Inks and softly ink blended each library card image.  I glued this to my prepared card base.

I stamped the Page Turner images with black ink and coloured with Copic markers that toned with the background I created.  I used the following colours:-

Cat - E15, E11, E40, C3, C1, C00

Puppy - E43, E42, E40

Turtle - YG95, YG93, E40

Blushes & pink combo - R22, R21, R20, R00, R000

Mint - G00, BG11, BG0000

Yellow - Y21, E50

A few areas were highlighted with a white gel pen and then I die cut the images with the coordinating Page Turner dies.  I popped the panel in my Misti and stamped the sentiment, then backed the die cut images with foam tape and applied to the background.

To finish out the card I die cut a white frame using a frame die in my crafting stash.  I applied this with foam tape and then grabbed some toning coloured Nuvo drops and added droplets.  Once those droplets were dry this card was finished.

I really appreciate you visiting my blog today, I hope you have a wonderful day!

Pink & Main - April Release

 

Welcome to my blog on this April release day for Pink & Main.  I though some of you may like to read the details for how this card came together and what I used and so here is a quick write up.  Here are links to the products that I used:-

Good Story

Good Story die

Note Pages Dies

Big Bow Paperclip Dies

To kick things off I grabbed a white panel of sturdy white cardstock and I used metallic silvery/grey ink randomly stamp three of the mini images that form part of the Good Story stamp set into a wallpaper backdrop.

I die cut the big Bow Paperclip twice.  Once from my sturdy white cardstock and again from mirror silver cardstock and I glued them together.  The white die cut nicely reinforces the paperclip.  I also die cut the bow parts from pink and white cardstock.  I glued the pink part to the top of the paperclip and then glued the white outline piece over the top but I only added glue close to the centre so that the white outline floats above the pink.

The next step was die cut two note pages using the Note Pages Dies.  I ink blended them in pink and the other in blue and used coloured pen to add a margin to each.  I added some distress splashes using Oxide Inks mixed/loosened with a little Solar Spray in toning colours.  I backed each note with foam tape and arranged them overhanging the edges of the A2 background panel but I did this with an A6 envelope behind the panel so that I could be sure it would fit in that envelope.

I stamped the images and sentiment I'd be needing from Good Story.  I coloured the images with Copic markers and highlighted with a white gel pen.  I die cut the images and added a little bit of glitter to the moon in the one image.  These were backed with more foam tape and added at playful angles to the note pages and the sentiment strip was similarly added to the side.

Last but not least I reached for blue Nuvo Drops and added them in three areas and once those were dry I applied the whole decorative panel to my prepared card base and this project was complete!

I appreciate you stopping by and hope you enjoyed the card.

Pink & Main - Critters With Flowers

 

Hello, I have a new card today for Pink & Main featuring their adorable new stamp set called Critters With Flowers.  This card also uses the Critters With Flowers Coordinating Die and the new Pocket Full Of Posies Embossing Folder.

I started by using the embossing folder with a slightly smaller than A2 white cardstock panel.  Once the panel was embossed I then came in with Distress Inks in Spun Sugar, Dried Marigold and Scattered Straw and inked a soft blend.  This panel was glued to the prepared card base.

I then used a frame die from my stash to die cut the focal point background and frame.  I ink blended the focal point panel with Spun Sugar ink, I stamped the sentiment and glued it to the embossed panel.  The frame was then applied with foam tape.

I use black Memento Ink to stamp the Raccoon and flowers from Critters With Flowers.  I coloured with Copic markers:-

Raccoon - T6, T5, T3, T1, T0

Pink - RV02, RV10

Mint - BG11

Orange - YR82

Yellow - E51

Images were die cut and applied to the focal point and frame using dimensional foam tape (behind the Raccoon and butterfly is a double layer).

Keeping this card simple with the finishes, I just used a white gel pen to highlight a few points and then I adhered 'Splash Drops' for subtle accents.

Happy crafting!

Pink & Main - Fun Froggies

 

Hello and thank you for joining me on my blog today to learn how I made this latest card for Pink & Main who recently released some wonderful new products.

My card today features their new stamp set Fun Froggies, I've also used the coordinating die and their new Gradients & Dots Paper Pad.

I started by preparing a panel from Gradients & Dots and glueing it to a white A2 card base.  Preparing this panel meant I had leftovers from the sheet and I used their Floral Banners Dies to die cut greenery but also some flowers using scraps of pastel cardstock in my stash.  I formed a swag at the top of the card front and glued it in place and I also prepared more individual pieces of greenery and blooms for the bottom.

I stamped the images from Fun Froggies that I was needing for the scene I imagined and I coloured with Copic markers:-

Frogs - YG17, YG13, YG61

Blush - RV04, RV02, RV10

Toadstool - RV52, RV10, RV000, E44, E43, E42, E41, E40, W1, W00

Sunflower - E44, E43, E42, Y21 and Y00

Sun - Y21, Y00

Butterfly - RV04, RV02, RV10

I used the coordinating dies to die cut the images which I backed with foam tape and applied to the background.

After the images were applied I then came in with the remaining flowers and greenery and either glued in placed or adhered with foam tape because I love dimension.

I stamped and die cut the sentiment from the stamp set and applied with foam tape and then to just break up the background a tiny bit, I came in with my white gel pen and dotted in some 'pollen'.  Let's face it, there's plenty of that around this time of year lol!

I highlighted some other points on the images and then this card was complete.  Thanks for coming by and happy crafting!

Pink & Main - Critters with Flowers & Pocket Full of Posies!

 

Hi!  I'm happy you've joined me on my blog today to learn how I made this card for Pink & Main and their latest new release.  My card uses their brand new Critters with Flowers stamp set which of course has a coordinating die and in the background there I have used their lovely new Pocket Full Of Posies Embossing Folder.

I started by embossing pink cardstock with the new embossing folder and I applied the panel to an A2 white card base.

I then cut a mint green panel and a slightly smaller white panel.  I ink blended the white one with Cracked Pistachio and Speckled Egg Distress Oxide Inks, then glued the panels together and then to the embossed panel.

I stamped the fox and other images from Critters with Flowers using Eiffel Tower Ink by MFT.  I coloured with the following Copic markers:-

Fox - E99, E35, E34, E11, C3, C1, C0, C00

Blush - R22, R21, R00

Banner - R00, R000, R22

Leaves - YG17, YG07

Flowers - R22, R20, Y21

Bees - N4, Y21, Y00, E11, E00

I die cut the images using the coordinating dies and backed them with foam tape and applied.

For the finishing touches, I used Copic markers to add interest to the grass and I used a white gel pen to dot in some daisies and highlights other points in the scene.  Lastly, I glued a few sparkling clear sequins for accents because I can rarely resist a little twinkle.

Thanks for stopping by!

Pink & Main - Critters with Flowers

 

Well hello there!  I am guest designing for Pink & Main today and will have a few cards to share over the coming days.

My card today uses Pink & Main's new stamp set Critters with Flowers which is so sweetly illustrated I simply could not resist working with it.  My card also uses their Floral Banner Sentiments and bunches of flowers seen on the left and right of the scene were created with their Floral Banner Dies.

To kick things off I softly ink blended sky and grass using Speckled Egg and Twisted Citron Distress Oxide Inks.

I then stamped the images in black ink and Copic coloured using the following marker combinations:-

Raccoon - T6, T5, T3, T1, C3, C1, C0

Bear - E87, E44, E43, E42, E41

Bunny - E44, E43, E41, E40

Blushes - R22, R21, R00

Terracotta Pot - E35, E11, E000, YG61

Flowers - B41, Y21, FRV1

Leaves - YG01

I die cut the images using the coordinating dies.  I also die cut using some sprigs of leaves and blooms dies from the Floral Banners Die.  I added colour and glued them in little bunches.

To complete the card, I used a die from my stash to create the border.  I stamped the sentiment and then I added the bear with one layer of dimensional foam tape and the Raccoon and Bunny were added with a double layer creating lots of dimension.

Finally, I tucked the gathered bunches of flowers behind the images, glueing in place and I highlighted a little bit with a white gel pen and adding interest to the grass with Copics YG01 and YG06.

Thanks for stopping by!

Pink & Main - March Release Birthday Card

 

Welcome to my blog and another birthday card created using products from Pink & Main's March release.  I have used the following products to make this card:-

Icing On The Cake

Icing On The Cake Die

Birthday Wishes Embossing Folder

I took a white panel of sturdy cardstock and I used the embossing folder to create that background design which I love!  I then came in with Cornflower Ink by The Stamp Market and with a light touch, I softly ink blended the embossed panel.  I layered a small strip of white cardstock over the bottom of the panel.  This whole panel was then adhered to a larger white panel then glued to the card base.

I stamped the images from Icing On The Cake with black ink and coloured the images using the following Copic marker combinations:-

Bunny - E44, E43, E42, E41, E40

Mouse - N4, N3, N1, N0, C00

Bear - E37, E35, E55, E31, E41, E40

Pink - V01, RV52, RV10

Blue - B12, B41

Yellow - Y21, Y00, Y0000

I highlighted with a white gel pen and also added polka dots to the bunting, then all elements were applied with dimensional foam tape.

To complete the card, I stamped the sentiment on the lower right hand corner and adhered a few sparkling clear sequins.

Thanks for stopping by!

Pink & Main March Release - Icing On The Cake

Hello and welcome to a second card that I've made as I guest design for Pink & Main's March release which is available for purchase now.

For my card today I have used the new Icing On The Cake stamps and the coordinating dies.  The card was started with a sheet of patterned paper from the It's Your Birthday Patterned Paper pack.  I cut this to A2 and glued it to a card base.  I then created a smaller white panel and I masked off the edges and using a very light touch, I softly ink blended with a little Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide Ink.  I then removed the mask and glued the panel to the patterned base.

I stamped the images from Icing On The Cake with black ink an coloured the images using the following Copic colours:-

Bunny - E44, E43, E42, E41, E40

Mouse - N4, N3, N1, N0, C00

Bear - E37, E35, E55, E31, E41, E40

Pink - V01, RV52, RV10

Blue - B12, B41

Yellow - Y21, Y00, Y0000

I die cut using the coordinating dies and applied to the background using either a single or double layer of dimensional foam tape.

I stamped the sentiment on a sentiment strip and applied with foam tape and for the finishing touches, I adhered a few sparkling clear sequins and then I used some white stars from the new 'Stars & Sprinkles Confetti' to decorate the cake and gift.

I adore these sweet little critters and hope you enjoyed my card today.

 

Pink & Main March Release

 

Hello and thank you for visiting my blog today for the details on this birthday card I created as a guest designer for Pink & Main's brand new release which is now available for purchase.  To create this card I have worked with Party Penguins stamps and the coordinating die set.

I simply took an A2 panel of white cardstock and ink blended a focal point using Party Pink ink by The Stamp Market.  I then loosened a little white acrylic paint with a drop or two of water and using a paint brush I splattered the background with the paint and set it to one side to dry.

I stamped the Party Penguins characters using black ink and coloured with the following Copic markers:-

Penguins - T6, T4, T3, C3, C1, C0, C00, R0000

Blush - R22, R21, R20, R00, R0000

Yellow - Y19, Y15

Blue - B12, B41

Pink - RV06, RV04, RV00

I die cut using the coordinating die set and applied the elements to the background ink blend.

To finish the card I stamped the sentiment (from the stamp set) and highlighted areas with a white gel pen and I finished with a scattering of sparkling clear sequins and adhered the decorative panel to my card base.