January Scraps Cards ~ Penguin Hugs & Cozy Vibes Owl ~ Unity Stamp Co.

 Hello there crafty friend!

Today I'm sharing the last two cards I created using the leftover scraps I opened up way back in October 2024. Goodness! My plan to use up scraps each month has been going way too slow! I need to up my game a bit. BUT I am so happy to finally be finishing off these papers!

I've shared this fun technique before here and here. For these two cards I cut 1/2" strips of the pattern papers and adhered them to a thin white card stock panel {I recommend using copy paper if you plan on die cutting the panels} leaving a little bit of room. I didn't measure it or anything... just eyeballed it. I then cut these into 1/2" strips. These papers are from a company that's no longer in business, unfortunately. I love them! Now that these papers are finished up, I'll pick out another pack and share them next week for the new TOPII Sketch 29 that starts on January 28th.

For my first card, I adhered all of the pattern paper horizontally across the white card stock and then I cut 1/2" strips. I adhered those strips to another piece of white card stock with a bit of space in between them making a fun pattern. I trimmed the panel down to 4 x 5-1/4" and adhered it to a white A2 card base measuring 4-1/4 x 11"; scored at 5-1/2".

I stamped the adorable Penguin Hugs with Black Amalgam ink and colored it just a little bit with C00, C1, C3, BV0000, BV11. I die cut the sweet penguin using a die from the Scallops & Circles {nesting dies}.

I stamped the sentiment, trimmed it up and then adhered it to the scalloped circle. I added foam tape to the back of both and popped them up on the card.

For my second card I used the same 1/2" strips of the pattern paper, but I adhered them diagonally to a panel of white card stock. And then I cut the strips vertically. I then adhered the strips horizontally on another piece of white card stock leaving a little bit of space in between the strips. This panel was trimmed down to 3-3/4 x 5".

I stamped the adorable owl from the Cozy Vibes Owl stamps with Black Amalgam ink and die cut it with another circle die from the Scallops & Circles {nesting dies}. I colored the owl a little bit with C00, C1, and C3.

I stamped the sentiment and trimmed it. Added foam tape to the back of both and popped them up on the panel. I then trimmed off the excess hanging over the edges and adhered the panel to a white A2 top fold card base. Two cute cards for my wintry/holiday stash and another paper pack done!! Woohoo!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Inky Paws Challenge #236 ~ Color Challenge {Week 3}

Hello there crafty friend!

 Sharing some more inspiration for the Inky Paws Challenge #236 - Color Challenge! You have until Friday, January 31st to get your entries in for the challenge and a chance to win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

Inky Paws Challenge #236 - Color Challenge

Such a gorgeous color combo for any occasion but this time I had to make a Christmas card. Our colors for the challenge are Cherry Red, Dreamy Turquoise, Buttery Brown, and White!! 

I stamped the super cute snowman and pup from the Holiday Heights Stamp Set using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Colored them up with my Copic markers and then I die cut them using the coordinating die from the Holiday Heights Die Set.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Snowman: BG0000, BG10, YR21, YR15, T0, T2, T4

Hat: E30, E21, E33, T0, T2, T4, T6, R20, R14

Snowman Scarf: BG0000, BG10, BG01 R20, R14

Dog: E30, E21, E33

Dog Scarf: BG0000, BG10, BG01

I used the hill side of the Hills & Grass Stencil to mask the bottom portion of my white card base. And then I secured the Snowfall Stencil over top using washi tape. I blended some Broken China Distress Ink lightly over the stencil using a blending brush. I removed the Snowfall Stencil and then blended a bit more of the Broken China Distress Ink over the edge for a defined horizon.

I placed the card in my Mini Misti and stamped the sentiment. I added a bit of shadow under the snowman using a BG0000 Copic marker. I added foam tape behind the snowman and pup and popped them up on the card.

Now it's your turn to get your paws inky with your Newton's Nook Designs products and create a project using the color combo of Cherry Red, Dreamy Turquoise, Buttery Brown, and White. Be sure to link up to the Inky Paws Challenge! Can't wait to see your projects!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Have My Heart Card ~ Reluctant Love Pissy Kitty ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend! 

I'm back with another fun Valentine's Day card this time using the amazing Reluctant Love Pissy Kitty stamps from Unity's January release. I can't get enough of this sweet kitty!

I stamped the fun kitty using Black Amalgam ink and colored her up with some Copic markers. I die cut the panel using the largest die from the Postage Stamp {nesting dies}.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers:

Kitty: T0, T2, T4, T6

Heart: RV10, RV11, RV14

I wanted to add some more hearts so I grabbed the Heart Confetti Stencil {sadly, it's not available anymore} and I blended very lightly with my pink blending brush. In fact, I didn't add any ink to my brush so I could keep it light on purpose. I adhered the panel to a card base of Pale Peony card stock from Papertrey Ink.

I stamped the sentiments, trimmed them up and mat them with Pale Peony card stock. And then I adhered them directly to the card. I finished off the card with a few rhinestones from my stash.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky hugs,

Crystal

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Vintage Fabulous Bday Card ~ Mortal Sparkle ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend! 

I'm back today to share a fun birthday card using the awesome Mortal Sparkle stamps from Unity's January release! This gal and the sentiments are SO funny and perfect for a funny card.

I stamped her with Black Amalgam ink and colored her in with my Copic markers. Fussy cut her leaving a bit of a border. And then I popped her up on the panel.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E11, R00, R20

Hair: C00, C2

Tutu / Hat: V0000, V000, V12, V15, V09

Cake: E30, E31, V0000, V12, V15, V09, Y11, Y15, Y35

I had this embossed panel is my stash of 'scraps to use later' and thought it was perfect for this gal! I trimmed it down to 3-7/8 x 5-1/8" and adhered it to a mat of Plum Pudding card stock from Papertrey Ink measuring 4 x 5-1/4". The purple card base measures 8-1/2 x 5-1/2"; scored at 4-1/4" and I used Lilac Grace card stock from Papertrey Ink.

I stamped the sentiments, trimmed them, and then popped them up with foam tape. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky hugs,

Crystal

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{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 53 ~ Snowy Pastels ~ Not 2 Shabby

Hello there crafty friend!

I'm back with a little inspiration for the {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 53 hosted in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group! Today I'm sharing a sweet holiday card featuring another beautiful set of papers and ephemera from our fab sponsor, Not 2 Shabby!

I am in love with these gorgeous papers!! The colors are so beautiful! I used the Snowy Pastels 6x6 Paper Pad and the coordinating Snowy Pastels Ephemera. Love the sweet deer ephemera!

This month's design is so simple. I love how quick a card can come together with this sketch, pretty papers and cute ephemera! 

The sweet sentiment is from the Gingerbread Hugs stamp set {sadly, it's no longer available}. I've used this sentiment many times over the years though. It's a fave!

Here's a look at {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 53 for the month of January. If you're interested in seeing a bit more inspiration for this sketch, check out the amazing inspiration from the design team over on the {BYSH} Cardmakers blog! The design team, as always, rocked this sketch!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky hugs,

Crystal

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Best Decision You Ever Made ~ Snarky Valentines ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend! 

I'm back today to share a quick and funny Valentine's Day card using the awesome Snarky Valentines stamps from Unity's January release. So many hilarious and fun sentiments!

I went with a very simple card design so the sentiment would be the star. I love this! Pretty sure this will be my hubby's Valentine's Day card! LOL

I paired the Snarky Valentines sentiment with the beautiful Enveloped in Love {paper pack}. I actually had these papers in the pack already for a card. Easy peasy! I die cut the sentiment using a banner die from the Scallops & Banners {nesting dies}. Distressed the edges leaving a little bit of white peeking through in the center. I added a bunch of foam tape to the back of the banner and popped it up on the card. And then I finished this card off with one heart enamel dot.

To finish off the card, I added one heart enamel dot from my stash. Such a fun card to make!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky hugs,

Crystal

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Membership Wednesday ~ January 2025 KOM Kinda Made for Each Other ~ Unity Stamp Co.

  Hello there crafty friend!

Happy Membership Wednesday! Today I'm sharing a sweet card featuring three of the cute house stamps from the January 2025 Kit of the Month membership from Unity called Kinda Made for Each Other. 

I've been in a bit of a CAS mood for my cards. I stamped the houses on a scrap of white card stock with Black Amalgam ink from Gina K. Designs and colored them with Copic markers. I fussy cut each of them and colored the edges with a Memento Tuxedo Black marker. 

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Tan House: Y11, Y15, E30, E31, E37

White House: C00, C2, Y11, Y15

Brown House: Y11, Y15, E30, E31, E37

Greenery / Flowers: YG25, YG67, RV14

I created a simple scene card by ink blending a bit of ground or grass with the edge of a piece of card stock and Mowed Lawn Distress Ink. I then flipped that card stock to cover the edge of the 'grass' and blended a bit of blue sky with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink. And then using the Cloud & Wave Stencil, I blended some clouds using the same Tumbled Glass Distress Ink. In all of my blending I lightened my touch as I moved out to the edges of the card base so it just fades to white space.

I trimmed up the sentiment and adhered it directly to the card along with all the houses. And that finished off the card. Easy peasy.

Here's a quick look at this month's Kit of the Month membership! Isn't is wonderful?!

Well, that's it for me today! I hope you've been inspired to play with your membership stamps! 

Have an inkredible day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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