Category: Retirement

Tim Holtz Papercut Cafe Card w/ Acrylic Block Stamping!

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Today we will be creating a fun background for our card using a round acrylic stamping block! This is so much fun and so easy to do! With this technique you’ll be able to create lots of backgrounds in a very short period of time!

We will be inking up the round acrylic block with the Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks in Scattered Straw, Dried Marigold, Wild Honey, and Ripe Persimmon. Now we can spritz the ink with a bit of water and then press onto the cardstock. I like to let it sit for a second or two…this allows the ink to make a nice transfer. I will talk about this a bit more…and show you some tips and techniques in the video!

Now for a bit more interest, let’s do some stenciling using the Stamperia Create Happiness Stencil using the Gathered Twigs ink. To bring everything together we can spatter this background using some white ink and then the Gathered Twigs ink again!

We can also add this same ink around the edges of this panel using a blending brush. Now we can die cut a panel from this background using the Tim Holtz Sizzix Thinlits Vintage Label dies. We will die cut this label and ink around the edges and then place it back onto the card by popping it up with some foam tape. This will highlight our coffee cup a bit more!

Let’s go ahead and die cut the coffee cup and all of its layers using the Tim Holtz Sizzix Thinlits Papercut Cafe’ dies. For the layering papers we will be using the Scrapbook.com Smooth Cardstock Paper Pad in the Warms. In the video I will show you how these dies are labeled and how easily you can die cut and assemble the pieces of the cup and steam.

Let’s start layering the card with a pretty floral panel from the Tim Holtz idea-ology Backdrops Volume #1 Paper Pad and we can add a coordinating velvet ribbon from the Tim Holtz idea-ology Velvet Trims Warms collection.

Finally, we can add a few gems using the Tim Holtz Halloween Droplets!

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All of the supplies used in today’s video are listed below. Click the products below to make a purchase. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which are at no additional costs to you.

Tim Holtz Sizzix Thinlits Dies – Papercut Cafe

https://shrsl.com/41kbz (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Sizzix Thinlits Dies – Vintage Labels

https://shrsl.com/41kc2 (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Kraft Heavystock (8 1/2″ x 11″)

https://shrsl.com/41kc5 (Scrapbook.com)

Catherine Pooler Acrylic Grid Stamping Block – 2 3/4″ Round

https://shrsl.com/41kc8 (Scrapbook.com)

Stamperia – Create Happiness – Media Stencils – Book (KSTDL64)

https://shrsl.com/41kcd (Scrapbook.com)

Scrapbook.com Smooth Cardstock 85lb – Warms – 4.25 x 5.5

https://shrsl.com/41kcl (Scrapbook.com)

Scrapbook.com Smooth Cardstock 85lb – Warms – 6 x 8

https://shrsl.com/41kcu (Scrapbook.com)

Scrapbook.com Smooth Cardstock 85lb – Warms – Slimline 3.5 x 8.5

https://shrsl.com/41kfl (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz idea-ology Backdrops – Volume #5

https://shrsl.com/41kcp (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz idea-ology Droplets – Halloween

https://shrsl.com/41kcs (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz idea-ology Velvet Trims – Warm

https://shrsl.com/41kdf (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads – Scattered Straw

https://shrsl.com/41kdk (Scrapbook.com)

https://shrsl.com/41kdv (dickblick.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads – Dried Marigold

https://shrsl.com/41kdl (Scrapbook.com)

https://shrsl.com/41kdv (dickblick.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads – Wild Honey

https://shrsl.com/41kdn (Scrapbook.com)

https://shrsl.com/41kdv (dickblick.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads – Ripe Persimmon

https://shrsl.com/41kdo (Scrapbook.com)

https://shrsl.com/41kdv (dickblick.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads – Gathered Twigs

https://shrsl.com/41kdq (Scrapbook.com)

https://shrsl.com/41kdv (dickblick.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads – Black Soot

https://shrsl.com/41kdt (Scrapbook.com)

https://shrsl.com/41kdv (dickblick.com)

Tim Holtz Detail Scissors

https://shrsl.com/41kdx (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer

https://shrsl.com/41ke0 (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Craft Pick Tool

https://shrsl.com/41ke2 (Scrapbook.com)

Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive

https://shrsl.com/41ke4 (Scrapbook.com)

Ranger Mini Mister

https://shrsl.com/41ke5 (Scrapbook.com)

Therm O Web – Super Tape – Double Sided Tape – .25 Inch x 6 Yard Roll

https://shrsl.com/41ke9 (Scrapbook.com)

Pinkfresh Studio Brass Triangle Tray

https://shrsl.com/41keb (Scrapbook.com)

Pinkfresh Studio Metallic Pearls – Matte Gold

https://shrsl.com/41ked (Scrapbook.com)

Prima Marketing Metallic Pastel Accents

https://shrsl.com/41kee (Scrapbook.com)

Picket Fence Studios Blending Brushes

https://shrsl.com/41kef (Scrapbook.com)

Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen

https://shrsl.com/41keg (Scrapbook.com)

https://shrsl.com/41kei (Art Impressions)

Dr. Ph Martin’s Bleed Proof White

https://shrsl.com/41kej (dickblick.com)

https://shrsl.com/41kem (Art Impressions)

Cricut Weeding Tool Kit

https://shrsl.com/41kfa (dickblick.com)

Post-it Labeling and Cover-up Tape

https://shrsl.com/41keo (Art Impressions)

iCraft 3D Foam Tape

https://shrsl.com/41kes (Scrapbook.com)

Dress My Craft – Mini Score Board

https://shrsl.com/41ket (Scrapbook.com)

MIS-T Rulers

https://shrsl.com/41kew (Scrapbook.com)

Lawn Fawn 100lb Cardstock – Neutrals

https://shrsl.com/41kf0 (Scrapbook.com)

Strathmore Bristol Smooth 100lb Cardstock

https://shrsl.com/41kf5 (dickblick.com)

Sizzix Sidekick Die Cutting Machine

https://shrsl.com/41kf6 (Scrapbook.com)


Art Impressions “Cruise Control” Center Step Card

Happy Wednesday Ai Fans!!!

Let’s create a fun Center Step Card today using the wonderful images from the Ai Pack Your Bags (4932) stamp set. This set includes all of the images that you will need to create a great scene! It includes this adorable couple all decked out in their floral print shirts and enough bags for a long relaxing vacation!

I wanted to create some unique dimensions to accommodate the different sizes between the man and woman images. He is carrying a lot of bags…so I wanted the left side of the Step Card to be a bit wider and the right side to be a bit narrower. I will give you all of the dimensions and instructions to create this unique sized Center Step Card!

We will also create a beautiful sky using the Distress Oxide Ink Pads in Festive Berries, Abandoned Coral, and Mustard Seed. These three colors will make the perfect blend for our sky! For the ocean, we will be using the Peacock Feathers and Salty Ocean inks.

To create the dock for our vacationers, we will be using a 3D Embossing Folder which will create the look of woodgrain with lots of dimension!

These cards are so much fun to make….I hope you give it a try!!! This card would be great for a birthday, retirement, or a vacation celebration card!!!

This card was inspired by the current Ai Blog Challenge – Oceans of Fun! The challenge is to create a card with a fun water element…this can be anything you want including rain, ponds, oceans, puddles, or anything else you can come up with…just have fun!!! Please join in on this fun challenge by creating your own project or just by checking out all of the fun cards that your crafty peers have created!

Thank you so much for joining me today! If you enjoyed todays video please select the Like and Subscribe buttons and don’t forget the hit that notification bell so that you don’t miss a single video!

All of the supplies used in today’s video are listed below. Click the products below to make a purchase. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which are at no additional costs to you.

Art Impressions Pack Your Bags Set (4932)

—- https://shrsl.com/3eb8h (Scrapbook.com)

—- https://shrsl.com/3ebam (Art Impressions)

Sizzix – Tim Holtz – Alterations Collection – 3D Texture Fades – Embossing Folder – Lumber

—- https://shrsl.com/3eb8p (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Festive Berries

—- https://shrsl.com/3eb8q (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Abandoned Coral

—- https://shrsl.com/3eb8s (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Mustard Seed

—- https://shrsl.com/3eb8w (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Salty Ocean

—- https://shrsl.com/3eb91 (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Peacock Feathers

—- https://shrsl.com/3eb95 (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Brushed Corduroy

—- https://shrsl.com/3eb98 (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Walnut Stain

—- https://shrsl.com/3eb99 (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Foam Applicator Tools

—- https://shrsl.com/3eb9c (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer

—- https://shrsl.com/3eb9f (Scrapbook.com)

Lawn Fawn 100lb Cardstock – Vanilla Malt

—- https://shrsl.com/3eb9i (Scrapbook.com)

Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad

—- https://shrsl.com/3eb9m (Scrapbook.com)

Wink of Stella Glitter Pen – Clear

—- https://shrsl.com/3eb9o (Scrapbook.com)

—- https://shrsl.com/3ebao (Art Impressions)

Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen .1mm Black

—- https://shrsl.com/3eb9q (Scrapbook.com)

Scotch Foam Mounting Tape

Sakura Gel Roll Gel Pen – White

—- https://shrsl.com/3eb9s (Scrapbook.com)

Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive

—- https://shrsl.com/3eb9w (Scrapbook.com)

Purple Tape 1 1/2″ or Scrapbook.com – Mint Tape – Low Tack and Repositionable – 1 Inch Roll

—- https://shrsl.com/3eba0 (Scrapbook.com)

Strathmore Bristol Smooth 100lb Cardstock

Fiskars 12″ Paper Trimmer

MISTI Original Stamp Positioner

—- https://shrsl.com/3eba6 (Scrapbook.com)

We R Memory Keepers Silicone Mat

—- https://shrsl.com/3ebaa (Scrapbook.com)

Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine

—- https://shrsl.com/3ebad (Scrapbook.com)

Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pen – Blender

—- https://shrsl.com/3ebag (Scrapbook.com)

Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pen – Sugared Almond Pink

—- https://shrsl.com/3efel (Scrapbook.com)

Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pen – Yellow

—- https://shrsl.com/3efer (Scrapbook.com)

Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens – Flesh Colour, Orange, Lt Blue, Cobalt Blue, Turquoise Green, Lt Gray, Beige, Mid Brown, Gray Brown, Black


Lawn Fawn Scalloped Treat Box – Happy Retirement

Hello and Welcome! In today’s video we will be creating this fun Lawn Fawn Scalloped Treat Box using Lawn Fawn products! I thought that this beach theme would be fun for a retirement theme…but I also think that this would be a great Party Favor for a beach themed wedding. It would be fun to have two sets of flip flops in the sand creating a Mr. and Mrs. scene. Also, if you are making a lot of party favors this is pretty simple to mass produce!

This Party Favor was inspired by the current Lawn Fawn Blog Challenge #54 – Perfect for Parties (pictured below).

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All of the supplies used in today’s video are listed below.

  • Lawn Fawn Scalloped Treat Box Die
  • Lawn Fawn Scalloped Treat Box Winter House Add-on Dies
  • Lawn Fawn Box Card Pop-up Dies
  • Lawn Fawn Stitched Simple Wavy Borders Dies
  • Lawn Fawn Stitched Wave Borders Dies
  • Lawn Fawn Life is Good Stamps and Dies
  • Lawn Fawn On the Beach Stamps and Dies
  • Lawn Fawn Lawn Trimmings Aquamarine Cord
  • Lawn Fawn Fawndamentals 1/4″ Double-sided Tape
  • Lawn Fawn Fawndamentals Glue Tube
  • Lawn Fawn Fawndamentals Bone Folder
  • Lawn Fawn Fawndamentals Kraft 100lb Cardstock
  • Lawn Fawn Fawndamentals Mermaid 100lb Cardstock
  • Lawn Fawn Spiffy Speckles Petite Paper Pack 6″x6″
  • Lawn Fawn Spring Fling Petite Paper Pack 6″x6″
  • Strathmore Bristol Smooth 100lb Cardstock
  • Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad
  • Scotch Foam Mounting Tape
  • Tombow Dual Tip Markers – N00, 373, 451, 942, 977, 873, 761
  • Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen Crystal Clear
  • My Sweet Petunia Misti Stamp Positioner
  • Tim Holtz Sizzix Sidekick Die Cutting Machine
  • Tim Holtz Pick Tool
  • Tim Holtz Tonic Studios Titanium Shears 9.5″
  • Teresa Collins Scissors Pink
  • Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine