Hello Bluebird Stamps 'Cider & Cocoa' Fall Release

 

Hi everyone!  I'm sure you were very happy to see that Hello Bluebird  has come out with a new release after a long wait.  The Cider & Cocoa  release is packed full of Autumnal loveliness and my first card today features the following products:-

Just A Girl (this stamp set & coordinating die is free with purchase whilst stock lasts)

Doodle Frame Die

Ric Rac Card Die

It's possible the Just A Girl free with purchase stamp set is sold out now but this card can serve as some inspiration for those of you who were lucky enough to pick it up when the release went live.

I used the Ric Rac Card Die to die cut some orange plaid cardstock from my stash.  I backed this panel with white craft foam and applied it to an A2 white panel and then glued it to the card base.  I used the Doodle Frame Die to die cut first white and then kraft cardstock.  I used the white inner cut and ink blended a soft background of sky and grass and glued it to the background panel, then I glued the kraft doodle frame to the outside.

I stamped the Just A Girl images using Rich Cocoa ink by Memento and I coloured all images with Copic markers.

Fox - E37, E99, E15, E13, E11, C5, C3, C1, C0

Jacket - E49, E79, E77, E74

Scarf - YR27, BG18

Blush - R22, R21, R20, R00

Pumpkins - YR07, YR27, YR24

I die cut the images using the coordinating die set and then applied everything, including the itty bitty leaves, with dimensional foam tape because I just love dimension!

To complete the card I formed the longer sentiment into a curve and stamped it in the corner and the word FALL was stamped on a strip and applied with foam tape.

Last but not least, I added a little interest to the grass and sky by simply adding some dots to the grass and sky using Copic markers BG93 and YG95. 

Card complete!  Thanks for stopping by, I'll be back with a new card using this release very soon.

Hello Bluebird Stamps - Mini Slimline Fall Cleanup Crew

 

I'm back with a new Fall themed card using Hello Bluebird's latest Fall Kits.  This card was made by combining 'Fall Cleanup Crew' with Nesting Deckle Mini Slimline die which is part of the Essentials collection on the HB site.

I die cut sturdy white cardstock using the largest deckle die then I ink blended using Rusty Hinge, Vintage Photo and Forest Moss Distress Oxide Inks.  I spritzed it with diluted white acrylic paint.  I stamped the sentiment and used Copic markers to add interest to the grass area.

I glued this panel to a fractionally larger white panel and then added this to a slightly larger dark green cardstock panel, then to the card base.  I set this to one side.

I stamped the images from Fall Cleanup Crew with Eiffel Tower ink by MFT.  I coloured the images with the following Copic marker combinations:-

Fox - E18, E09, E39, E15, E13, C3, C1, C0

Squirrels - E37, E35, E33, W3, W1, W0

Dark Teal - B99, BG78, BG75

Pumpkin - YR27, YR04, YR21

Leaves - E18, YG97, YG95, YG93, YG91, YR21, YR27

Log - W5, W3, W1, W0, E41, E40

I highlighted then die cut the images using the companion dies and I applied them to the background using dimensional foam tape until the scene was built out.  So much fun to create with beautiful Autumnal colours!  Thanks for stopping by.

Hello Bluebird Stamps - Happy Autumn

 

Creating for fun with the September Kits by Hello Bluebird Stamps and I made this Autumnal card using the Fall Cleanup Crew stamp set together with Nesting Circle and Square Dies which you can find in the Essentials section on the website.

I chose some patterned paper from my stash and used the Square Die to create a panel which I adhered to a slightly larger white card base made with nice and sturdy cardstock.  I die cut two circles, one from kraft and one from the same sturdy white cardstock.  I adhered the kraft circle to the patterned background and with the white panel I ink blended with Speckled Egg and Forest Moss Distress Oxide Inks.  I used Copic markers to create a little interest in the grass then splattered the panel with slightly diluted white acrylic paint.  I stamped the sentiment and then adhered the circle to the kraft circle.

The images from Fall Cleanup Crew were stamped with Eiffel Tower Ink by MFT and coloured with the following Copic marker combinations:-

Fox - E27, E25, E23, E13, E11, C3, C1, C0

Bunny - W5, W4, W3, W0, E31, E41, E40

Squirrel - E29, E59, E27, E57, W1, W0, W00

Mouse - T5, T3, T0

Blushes - R22, R20, R00

Brown Pants - E49, E79, E77

Teal - BG72, BG11,  BG70, C3, C1, C0

Pumpkins - YR27, YR04, YR21, E44, E43

Leaves - YG95, YR27, YR21

Images were highlighted with a white gel pen then die cut using the companion dies.  I found an arrangement I was happy with and then began to adhere all of the images using dimensional foam tape.

I didn't feel any embellishments were particularly necessary but I did add a little wooden heart embellishment above the bunny's raised paw which kind of sums up how much I love Autumn!

Thanks for visiting my blog today and happy crafting!

Hello Bluebird Stamps - Hey Pumpkin

 

If you'd like to know how I made this card, please join me on the Hello Bluebird Stamps blog today using THIS LINK, where I've have all the details you need to know.  Thank you!

Hello Bluebird Stamps - September Kits

 

Hi there and welcome to my blog where I'm sharing a second card using products from the September Kits by Hello Bluebird Stamps.  The release goes live Monday September 16th at 7pm MDT.  Today the products used in this card will form part of the 'Expanded Kit' which includes everything from the first kit plus many other products including these.  I have used:-

Apple Farm

Apple Farm Die

Tree Die

To create this card I first of all ink blended a panel of white cardstock using Cerulean and Gumdrop inks by The Stamp Market.  I softly blended sky and grass and I kept it simple and pastel so that the main card images would pop!

I die cut sturdy white cardstock using the Tree Die.  This die comes with either apples or pears to adorn the tree and I opted for apples because I live in a big apple growing region of the US.  I die cut the different portions of the tree using the following inks:-

Tree Trunk - Distress Oxide Inks in Lost Shadow, Tea Dye and Ground Espresso

Tree Top - Distress Oxide Inks in Mowed Lawn and Rustic Wilderness

Apples - The Stamp Market - Lipstick Red

I glued the different die cuts together and added it to the card background using dimensional foam tape.

I stamped the images from Apple Farm that I was wanting for the scene I imagined.  I coloured the images with the following Copic markers:-

Girl Skin - E34, E31, E02, E21

Girl Blush - R22, R21, R20

Girl Hair - E44, E43, E42, E40

Denim Dungarees - B97, B95, B93, B91

White Long Sleeve T-Shirt - C3, C1, C0 

Red - RV69, R39, R29, R27

Piglets - E95, E01, W3, W1

Barrels - E44, E43, E42, E41

The images were die cut using the companion dies, backed with foam tape and applied to the background scene.

A white gel pen was used to highlight and detail many points throughout the card and then I popped the panel in my Misti and repeat stamped the sentiment 3 times for a crisp image.

I mounted the main panel on white craft foam and glued it to a slightly larger kraft panel which was glued to a slightly larger white panel, then to the card base.

Card done!  I hope you will consider treating yourself to the Expanded Kit so that you can obtain these beautiful products and many more which will charm you for years and years.  I'll be back tomorrow with something new to share.

Hello Bluebird Stamps - September Kits Release

 

I'm delighted you are visiting my blog today because I'm sharing the first of 4 cards previewing the absolutely incredible September Kits from Hello Bluebird Stamps.  There are going to be THREE kits in all and my card today features products from the Classic Kit which is the smallest.  This kit consist of a 6x8 inch stamp set called Fall Cleanup Crew together with its companion die PLUS a standalone die which creates the gourds, pumpkins, acorns and leaves shown in my example.  This little kit will make you scores of cards ..... it might be small but it is mighty!  Kits go on sale at 7pm MDT Monday September 16th.

So, to create this card I first took a panel of white cardstock and I ink blended a soft background using The Stamp Market's Fresh Mint ink for the sky and Distress Oxide Ink in Crushed Olive for the ground.  I spattered on metallic copper coloured watercolour paint and die cut the panel using Hello Bluebird's Nesting A2 Deckle Die which forms part of their 'Essentials' collection.  I backed this panel with white craft foam and glued it to a slightly larger panel of 'Curry' cardstock by The Stamp Market and then to a white panel that is slightly larger again.  I set this to one side.

Using the standalone die from the Classic Kit, I die cut sturdy white cardstock and I ink blended all the different components using all Distress Oxide Inks in Fall colours but I again used the Fresh Mint ink used for the background to ink blend the one pumpkin.  I spattered a highlighted and dotted in interest using a white gel pen and then formed a grouping I was happy with and started to adhered it all to the background panel either directly with glue or with dimensional foam tape.

I stamped just 3 images from the Fall Cleanup Crew stamp set but there are 9 critters in total in the large stamp set and numerous other images to pose them with.

I coloured the images with the following Copic marker combinations:-

Squirrels - W6, W4, W3, W1, w0

Pumpkin - YR09, YR04, Y38, Y20

Dark Pants - E49, E77

Plaid Shirt (I created the pattern) E44, E43, BG11

Lighter Brown Pants - E43, E77, E44, E43

Mint Shirt - BG11, G0000, C3, C1, C0

Mouse - C3, C1, C0

Blushes - R22, R21, R00

I added little highlights with a white gel pen and then added them to the pumpkin arrangement using foam tape.

To complete the card, I stamped the two sentiments from a selection included in the stamp set and I applied them with foam tape and I adhered several rose gold colour sequins here and there for a little uplifting sparkle and with that, this first card of the release was complete.

Thank you for joining me.  I will be back tomorrow with another card at 8am Eastern!

Hello Bluebird Stamps - Peek-a-Boo with Acorn Die

 

Hi! If you'd like to learn how to make this card including inks and Copic colours used, please use THIS LINK to take you to the Hello Bluebird Blog where I'm sharing all the details and the products are linked.  Thank you and see you over there!

Pumpkin Patch - Rachelle Anne Miller

A new day and a new Fall themed card for Rachelle Anne Miller Digital Stamps.   This super cute digital download stamp is called Pumpkin Patch and you can make it instantly yours with a quick purchase.  The stamp image will arrive just a minute or two later in an email!

I used my home printer to print off the Pumpkin Patch image on to Copic friendly cardstock and having reduced the size by 10% and printing at 90% of original size.

I coloured the image using Copic markers.  Here is my colour palette:-

Skin - E04, E11, E21, E000

Hair, E44, E50, E51

Dress - BG72, BG75

Boots - E71, E74, E77

Pumpkins - YR21, YR38, YR14, YR09, W3, W4

Wagon - E44, E43, E42, E40

Grass - YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97

Squirrel - E000, E34, W5, W3

Blushing Cheeks - R00, R20, R21

Points were highlighted with a white gel pen.

I used a die in my stash to die cut the panel to a size just shy of A2 and that gives it the faux stitched edge.  I backed this panel with white craft foam and applied it to a panel of milk chocolate micro gingham cardstock which I was gifted by a friend.  This panel in turn was applied to a sturdy white cardstock card base.  The card is simple yet feels very substantial for having this layering.

Finally just a simple embellished finish using little wooden stars which I glued down.

Happy crafting!

Harvest Friends - Winslow and Rusty - Julian Charlton for Purple Onion Designs

This is my third card featuring these sweet buddies Winslow and Rusty illustrated by Julian Charlton for Purple Onion Designs.  This stamp image is called Harvest Friends.

To create this card I first used a cloud stencil in my stash to create the soft background sky.    I used a cloud edge die and grass edge die to create clouds and grass.   Clouds were directly attached and the grass was softly ink blended and splattered and the sentiment stamped at an angle before that too was attached.  For dimension the top layer of grass has foam tape behind it.  The panel was attached to a card base.

On Copic friendly paper I stamped my image of Winslow and Rusty pulling their wagon of gourds using Memento Ink in Rich Cocoa.   I used a variety of Copic markers to colour the image but as I have with my previous two Winslow and Rusty cards for this release I used the following colours for the critters.  The fox character was E11, E33 and E35 and I used W3 and W5 to add shadow.   The bear character uses Y26, YR24 and YR27 and again W3 and W5 for shadow.

The image was fussy cut, backed with a double layer of foam tape and applied to the scene.  I then considered finishing touches and decided to add a few blowing leaves from a 4th image in this release from Julian Charlton which you'll find in the link given above and I highlighted a few points with a white gel pen.

Happy crafting!

Pumpkin Charm - Hello Bluebird Stamps

 Hello!   I'm happy to share a new card featuring a new stamp image called 'Pumpkin Charm' created for the Autumn/Halloween season and illustrated by Stacey Yacula for Purple Onion Designs.   Read on for shipping offer!

Purple Onion is running a shipping offer with FREE domestic shipping on orders of $75.00 or more.   The discount will automatically be taken off during checkout.  International Customers will receive a $7.00 discount on shipping for orders $75.00 and over.  The coupon code INTLSHIP will need to be entered at checkout to receive the discount.

To make this card I've used The Front Door image by Stacey Yacula from a former release.  It was stamped with Memento Ink in Espresso Truffle  and then coloured with Copic markers.   This panel was adhered to an A2 card base and I used the Gallery Frame #4 die by Hello Bluebird Stamps to frame it out.  This was applied with dimensional foam tape behind it to lift it up.

On Copic friendly cardstock I stamped the new image and had fun Copic colouring the cute characters and that lovely pumpkin.   I fussy cut the image and backed it with foam tape and applied it including the little pieces cut out of the pumpkin.

Finally I stamped the Happy Autumn sentiment with Versamark Ink and heat embossed it in a warm Copper tone and applied the strip to the scene at a jaunty angle for fun with foam tape behind it.

I think we can agree that Pumpkin Charm is a great addition to your Stacey Yacula collection of stamps.

Thank you for stopping by today to read my blog, I'll be back soon with something new.  

Happy crafting!

Fall Buddies - Hello Bluebird

Hi!  Thanks for swinging by my blog today to read about my latest card for Hello Bluebird Stamps.  This card features the delightful Fall Buddies stamp set from the latest release.



My card started with a panel of Bristol Smooth that I ink blended with Distress Ink in Tumbled Glass, I blended to a white fade at the bottom so that it would slightly highlight the horizon for a small point of interest.  I then squished a little of the ink onto an acrylic stamping block and added a tiny amount of water and splattered with a paintbrush to distress.



I then used the Spooky Scene Die and I die cut an A2 panel of more Bristol Smooth cardstock.  The die cut comes apart like a jigsaw puzzle.  I kept the outer frame white and set it to one side.  I ink blended the tree and then the grass using Distress Inks.  I put the pieces back together again upside down and taped them together then added dimensional foam tape to all areas and adhered it to the panel and at this point I also adhered the empty scene to the card base.

On yet more Bristol Smooth I stamped all of my images with Ranger Archival Ink in Potting Soil.  I watercolour painted them using Kuretake Zigs, highlighted some areas with a Uni-Ball Signo white gel pen and then fussy cut the images and used more foam tape to adhere them.  I decided to add a little humour with the 'happy fall' sentiment by having my squirrels throwing themselves from the tree onto big piles of autumn leaves beneath them.  I love the feeling of pure joy and that they are relishing the change of season.



With everything in place I considered any final touches and decided on a few wood butterflies and flowers which just seemed to add that perfect finishing accent and the bunny and squirrel each hold up a little wooden heart.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today, I really appreciate it and see you next time!

Nicky x

Pumpkin Patch and Autumn Script- Hello Bluebird

Hello!  I'm back with more cards today featuring the big and very gorgeous Hello Bluebird Stamps new release which is now available to buy!  I will post another card this afternoon.



I ink blended an A2 panel of Bristol Smooth cardstock with Distress Inks in Faded Jeans, Shabby Shutters and Peeled Paint.  I splashed some water into the sky and blotted it dry then splashed a solution of Faded Jeans to add more interest.  Once fully dry I put the panel into my Misti and stamped the sentiment using Versamark Ink and then heat embossed in white.



On more Bristol Smooth cardstock I stamped out my images using Ranger Archival Ink in Potting Soil.  I watercolour painted everything using Kuretake Zigs then fussy cut each image since I didn't have the coordinating dies yet.  I arranged my scene then took a quick photo so that I didn't forget it whilst I methodically adhered everything using dimensional foam tape.



The final touch was the application of a little Nuvo Crystal Glaze to her glasses, I randomly dotted in some silver gel pen dots into the scene for a super subtle twinkle when the card is handled and I highlighted some points on the adorable little girl using a Uni-Ball Signo White Gel Pen.

I thank you for coming by to read on my blog today, stay tuned for card number two in a few hours!

Nicky x

Pumpkin Patch Critters - Pretty Pink Posh

Hi!  Thanks for stopping by the blog today to read about this card for Pretty Pink Posh using the very cute new stamp set Pumpkin Patch Critters and their coordinating dies.



First of all I took the Storybook 5 Die and centred it on a panel of A2 cardstock and ran it through my Cuttlebug.  I ink blended the negative cuts using Distress Ink in Tumbled Glass and then I squished the ink pad onto an acrylic block to get some more of the ink out, I diluted it with the smallest amount of water and then using a small paintbrush I splattered some of the colour on.  Once dry I stamped the sentiment using Ranger Archival Ink in Potting Soil.



I applied dimensional foam tape to the back of the white frame, applied it to be card base and then recessed the ink blended portions through the holes adhering them down.

Next, I took some Bristol Smooth cardstock, I stamped all of my images from Pumpkin Patch Critters again using the Ranger Archival Ink in Potting Soil.  I then watercolour painted everything using my Kuretake Zigs.  The colours I've used are, from left to right ...... bunny - Light Gray, large pumpkin - Bright Yellow, little pumpkin - Green Shadow, squirrel - Mid Gray, centre pumpkin - Haze Blue, Fox - brown.  All pumpkin stalks are done using Olive Green.   The tiny pumpkin and larger pumpkin on the right were actually coloured with A Tombow Dual Brush Pen in shade 020 which is a cream colour.  With all of these watercolours - you let it partially dry and then you can go in and delicately add more layers and definition.



I die cut the images and adhered them into the scene using varying amount of dimensional foam tape for depth.  The final touch was the addition of a little sparkle in the form of the Pretty Pink Posh Pearl White Jewels.

Back to the craft table for me!  See you next time!

Nicky x