Month: August 2023

Spinner Card – There’s GNOME one like you!

Hello and Welcome!!!

Watch video tutorial here!!!

https://youtu.be/T5lJTwlxYPk

Today we will be creating one of my favorite card designs which is the super fun spinner style card! You just wind up the spinning element and then place the card in the envelope and when the recipient opens the card the cute little gnome will spin around!!! The cute front and back gnome images will come from the brand new Ai Gnomes Set (5785). This set includes this larger front and back image as well as several smaller gnomes that are simply adorable!

Let’s first create the card base using some Kraft cardstock. This square card will measure 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″. Next we can cut a layer of Dark Brown cardstock and the third layer will be a pretty patterned paper from the brand new Ai Gnomes Paper Pack (5832).

We will be die cutting the square openings for the card using the Ai Nested Square Dies (5725). In this video I will give you some tips and tricks for die cutting these square openings in all of the layers so that everything lines up perfectly!

So I thought it would be fun to use the Gnomes Paper Pack to do some paper piecing on our little gnome. We will stamp the image onto some Strathmore Bristol Smooth Cardstock…this will be the base of our gnome and then we will stamp the image a few more times onto the patterned papers that will become the hat, outfit, shoes and hands.

Next we can fussy cut these pieces and then glue them to the base image. That will just leave us to color the beard and nose and to do this we will use the Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens in the following colors: Blender, Gray Tint, and Blush.

Now we can assemble the spinner mechanism and I will give you very detailed instructions for doing this in the video. It’s super easy and fun to do!!!

For a few finishing touches let’s add some twine and a few sparkly red hearts!

I will be using the smaller gnomes in a cute card which will be coming out in the near future….so if you love these little gnomes you may want to keep and eye out for that card!

Thank you so much for joining me today! If you enjoyed today’s video please select the Like and Subscribe buttons and don’t forget to 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 Gnomes Set (5785)

https://shrsl.com/4757e (Art Impressions)

Art Impressions Nested Square Dies (5725)

https://shrsl.com/4757f (Art Impressions)

https://shrsl.com/4757k (Scrapbook.com)

Art Impressions Journal Template Die Set (5543)

https://shrsl.com/4757g (Art Impressions)

https://shrsl.com/4757l (Scrapbook.com)

Art Impressions Gnomes Paper Pack (5832)

https://shrsl.com/4757h (Art Impressions)

Post-it Labeling and Cover-up Tape

https://shrsl.com/4757i (Art Impressions)

Lawn Fawn Cardstock – Neutrals 100lb

https://shrsl.com/4757n (Scrapbook.com)

Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens

https://shrsl.com/4757o (dickblick.com)

Strathmore Bristol Smooth 100lb Cardstock

https://shrsl.com/4757q (dickblick.com)

Buttons Galore & More – Sparkletz Embellishments – Red Hearts

https://shrsl.com/4757r (Scrapbook.com)

Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen – Big Brush – Cold Grey 1 (230)

https://shrsl.com/4757v (dickblick.com)

Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen – Big Brush – Indian Red (192)

https://shrsl.com/4757v (dickblick.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Archival Ink Pad – Ground Espresso

https://shrsl.com/47581 (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Titanium Shears 9.5″

https://shrsl.com/47582 (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Retractable Craft Pick

https://shrsl.com/47583 (Scrapbook.com)

Cricut Weeding Tool Kit

https://shrsl.com/47584 (dickblick.com)

We R Makers Detail Scissors

https://shrsl.com/47586 (Scrapbook.com)

Pinkfresh Studio – Essentials Collection – Dual Tip Embellishment Tool

https://shrsl.com/47588 (Scrapbook.com)

STAMPendable Stamping Tool – NEW ROSE QUARTZ

https://shrsl.com/4758b (Scrapbook.com)

Scrapbook.com Foam Squares – Small

https://shrsl.com/4758d (Scrapbook.com)

Scrapbook.com Double-Sided Adhesive Roll 1/8″

https://shrsl.com/4758e (Scrapbook.com)

Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive

https://shrsl.com/4758f (Scrapbook.com)

Sizzix Sidekick Die Cutting Machine

https://shrsl.com/4758h (Scrapbook.com)

Tombow Mono Tape Runner

https://shrsl.com/4758i (dickblick.com)

Therm O Web – iCraft – Adhesive Remover XL

https://shrsl.com/4758j (Scrapbook.com)

MISTI Mini

https://shrsl.com/4758k (Scrapbook.com)

Dress My Craft Mini Score Board

https://shrsl.com/4758l (Scrapbook.com)

Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine

https://shrsl.com/4758m (Scrapbook.com)

Twine

Clear Thread


Creative Use of Your Dies…Making Snowflake Ornaments!

Hello and Welcome!!!

Watch video tutorial here!!!

In today’s card we will be using some basic supplies that you probably already have in your stash! We will be creating some beautiful Christmas ornaments and decorate them with some pretty ribbons and bows! This card was inspired by the current Ai Blog Challenge called “All Wrapped Up”.

Let’s get started by die cutting some glittery snowflakes using the Ai Large Snowflake Dies (5353) and some circles using the Ai Nested Circle Dies (5726). We will be adding these snowflakes to the center of the circles to create our very own custom ornaments!

This card will also allow us to use up some of our paper scraps and today we will be using the Ai Valentines Paper Pack (5741) in some pretty red and white patterns.

To set the scene for these beautiful ornaments we will use a the Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folder – Scenic Poinsettias. Let’s also ink around the edges of this card panel using the Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad in Lumberjack Plaid.

We will layer up the ornaments for lots of dimension and interest. Let’s add some sheer red ribbon to these ornaments and a pretty bow at the top of each and pop them up on our card.

Next we can grab the Ai Christmas Sentiments Set (5566) to add the “Merry and Bright” sentiment. We will stamp the sentiment onto black cardstock and emboss with some detail white embossing powder. This black and white sentiment will really make the sentiment pop against the red and white papers!

Finally we will add a pretty red heart to the center of each of our ornaments for a bit of sparkle!

Please join us in this fun challenge by posting your creations.to the Ai Blog…we would love to see what you create!!!

Thank you so much for joining me today! If you enjoyed today’s video please select the Like and Subscribe buttons and don’t forget to 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 Large Snowflake Dies (5353)

https://shrsl.com/46qn0 (Art Impressions)

Art Impressions Nested Circle Dies (5726)

https://shrsl.com/46qn2 (Art Impressions)

https://shrsl.com/46qn3 (Scrapbook.com)

Art Impressions Journal Template Dies (5543)

https://shrsl.com/46qn5 (Art Impressions)

https://shrsl.com/46qn6 (Scrapbook.com)

Art Impressions Christmas Sentiments Set (5566)

https://shrsl.com/46qn7 (Art Impressions)

https://shrsl.com/46qn8 (Scrapbook.com)

Art Impressions Valentines Paper Pack (5741)

https://shrsl.com/46qn9 (Art Impressions)

Art Impressions Watercolor Travel Box (4924)

https://shrsl.com/46qna (Art Impressions)

Steel Die Cutter (5765)

https://shrsl.com/46qnb (Art Impressions)

Post-it Labeling and Cover-up Tape

https://shrsl.com/46qne (Art Impressions)

Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen

https://shrsl.com/46qnf (Art Impressions)

https://shrsl.com/46qng (Scrapbook.com)

Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folder – Scenic Poinsettias

https://shrsl.com/46qnh (Scrapbook.com)

Lawn Fawn Sparkle Cardstock – Pixie Dust

https://shrsl.com/46qni (Scrapbook.com)

Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad

https://shrsl.com/46qnk (Scrapbook.com)

Versamark Watermark Ink Pad

https://shrsl.com/46qnl (Scrapbook.com)

https://shrsl.com/46qnn (dickblick.com)

Buttons Galore and More – Sparkletz Embellishments – Red Hearts

https://shrsl.com/46qno (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Lumberjack Plaid

https://shrsl.com/46qnp (Scrapbook.com)

https://shrsl.com/46qnq (dickblick.com)

Pinkfresh Studio Brass Triangle Tray

https://shrsl.com/46qnr (Scrapbook.com)

Ranger Super Fine Detail White Embossing Powder

https://shrsl.com/46qnt (Scrapbook.com)

https://shrsl.com/46qnu (dickblick.com)

Hero Arts Blending Brushes

https://shrsl.com/46qnv (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer

https://shrsl.com/46qnw (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Mini Snips 5″

https://shrsl.com/46qnx (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Titanium Shears 9.5″

https://shrsl.com/46qny (Scrapbook.com)

Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive

https://shrsl.com/46qnz (Scrapbook.com)

Pink & Main Anti-static Powder Tool

https://shrsl.com/46qo1 (Scrapbook.com)

Strathmore Bristol Smooth 100lb Cardstock

https://shrsl.com/46qo2 (dickblick.com)

MISTI Mini

https://shrsl.com/46qo4 (Scrapbook.com)

iCraft 3D Foam Tape

https://shrsl.com/46qo5 (Scrapbook.com)

Spellbinders Tool ‘n One

https://shrsl.com/46qo8 (Scrapbook.com)

Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine

https://shrsl.com/46qob (Scrapbook.com)

Pinkfresh Studio – Essentials Collection – Dual Tip Embellishment Tool

https://shrsl.com/46qog (Scrapbook.com)

Cricut Weeder Kit

https://shrsl.com/46qoi (dickblick.com)

Scrapbook.com 1/8″ Double-sided Tape

https://shrsl.com/46qol (Scrapbook.com)

Dress My Craft Mini Score Board

https://shrsl.com/46qoo (Scrapbook.com)


Clean & Simple Vellum Overlay Cards using the Ai Scenic Foundations (PART 3 of 3)

Hello and Welcome!!!

Watch video tutorial here!!!

Today is Part 3 of our Scenic Foundations series and we will be creating a set of note cards by stenciling a pretty sunburst background with a vellum overlay by using the remaining four sets from the Summer of 2023 release (SF Wooden Cabin, SF Stone Bridge, SF Cottage Creek, SF Picket Fence)! These are clean and simple cards that are very easy to mass produce!

In Part 1, we used the SF Beach Cabin Set (5749) to create a beautiful background using some masking tape and the Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks. This is a simple and easy way to set the scene for our Scenic Foundations stamps.

Masking An Easy Background using the Ai Scenic Foundations (PART 1 OF 3)

In Part 2, we will be creating a mixed media tag card using the SF Village Set (5746) and a water coloring technique using the Tim Holtz Mini Ink Pads.

Mixed Media Tag Card using the Ai Scenic Foundations (PART 2 OF 3)

We will be using all of the Scenic Foundations in the three part series…so for a 15% savings you may be interested in the entire collection bundle deal listed and linked here:

5796 – 6pc Scenic Foundations Bundle – https://shrsl.com/45ia8

To set the scene for today’s cards we will be using the Lawn Fawn Sunray Background Stencil on each of the cards using some the Hero Arts Reactive Ink Pads in Fruit Punch, Lemon Drops, and Creamsicle and the Hero Arts Blending Brushes.

Next we can die cut a rectangular frame for each of the cards using the Ai Nested Rectangle Dies (5724). We will place one smaller rectangle inside the larger one to create the frames. We will use the larger rectangle die to cut the vellum paper that we will then place behind each of the frames!

Let’s go ahead and stamp each of our four Scenic Foundations stamps onto the vellum rectangles using the Staz-on Jet Black Ink Pad.

Now we can attach the vellum to the frames and pop these up using some foam strips. Now when you look through the vellum you will see a softer version of the sunray background and around the edges you will see the more vibrant pattern. I just love how this looks!

Using the Ai Birthday Sentiments Set (5735) or the Ai Friend Sentiments Set (5734) we can add a simple sentiment to each of the note cards using the Ai Journal Template Dies (5543) banner die.

As a finishing touch let’s add some Ombre’ Glitter Drops from the Pinkfresh Studio Sparkle and Shine collection!

If you are giving these as a gift you can add some envelopes, maybe a pretty pen, and some postage stamps to complete the gift!

Thank you so much for joining me today! If you enjoyed today’s video please select the Like and Subscribe buttons and don’t forget to 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 Scenic Foundations Wooden Cabin (5747)

https://shrsl.com/45kkr (Art Impressions)

https://shrsl.com/45kkt (Scrapbook.com)

Art Impressions Scenic Foundations Stone Bridge (5745)

https://shrsl.com/45kl6 (Art Impressions)

https://shrsl.com/45klb (Scrapbook.com)

Art Impressions Scenic Foundations Cottage Creek (5748)

https://shrsl.com/45klc (Art Impressions)

https://shrsl.com/45kle (Scrapbook.com)

Art Impressions Scenic Foundations Picket Fence (5744)

https://shrsl.com/45klg (Art Impressions)

https://shrsl.com/45klm (Scrapbook.com)

Art Impressions 6pc Scenic Foundations Bundle (5796)

https://shrsl.com/45ia8 (Art Impressions)

Art Impressions Scenic Foundations Birthday Sentiments (5735)

https://shrsl.com/45klr (Art Impressions)

https://shrsl.com/45klt (Scrapbook.com)

Art Impressions Scenic Foundations Friend Sentiments (5734)

https://shrsl.com/45klv (Art Impressions)

https://shrsl.com/45klx (Scrapbook.com)

Art Impressions Scenic Foundations Nested Rectangle Dies (5724)

https://shrsl.com/45km0 (Art Impressions)

https://shrsl.com/45km2 (Scrapbook.com)

Art Impressions Scenic Foundations Journal Template (5543)

https://shrsl.com/45km6 (Art Impressions)

https://shrsl.com/45km7 (Scrapbook.com)

Staz-on Ink Pad – Jet Black

https://shrsl.com/45kma (Art Impressions)

Post-it Labeling and Cover-up Tape

https://shrsl.com/45kmc (Art Impressions)

Paint Brush #0

https://shrsl.com/45kme (Art Impressions)

Hero Arts Reactive Mini Ink Pads- (used today – Fruit Punch,Lemon Drops, Creamsicle)

https://shrsl.com/45kmg (Scrapbook.com)

Hero Arts Blending Brushes

https://shrsl.com/45kml (Scrapbook.com)

Lawn Fawn Vellum Sheets (8 1/2″ x 11″)

https://shrsl.com/45kmm (Scrapbook.com)

Lawn Fawn Sunray Background Stencil

https://shrsl.com/45kmo (Scrapbook.com)

Strathmore Bristol Smooth 100lb Cardstock

https://shrsl.com/45kmp (dickblick.com)

Pinkfresh Studio Ombre’ Glitter Drops – Sparkle & Shine

https://shrsl.com/45kmt (Scrapbook.com)

Pinkfresh Studio Brass Triangle Tray

https://shrsl.com/45kmu (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer

https://shrsl.com/45kmv (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Titanium Shears 9.5″

https://shrsl.com/45kmz (Scrapbook.com)

Scrapbook.com – Adhesive Foam Strips 1/8″

https://shrsl.com/45kn1 (Scrapbook.com)

Dress My Craft Mini Score Board

https://shrsl.com/45kn5 (Scrapbook.com)

MISTI Mini

https://shrsl.com/45kn9 (Scrapbook.com)

Scrapbook.com Dauber

https://shrsl.com/45knd (Scrapbook.com)

STAMPendable

https://shrsl.com/45knh (Scrapbook.com)

Sizzix Sidekick Die Cutting Machine

https://shrsl.com/45knj (Scrapbook.com)

Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine

https://shrsl.com/45knl (Scrapbook.com)

Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive

https://shrsl.com/45knp (Scrapbook.com)

Pinkfresh Studio – Essentials Collection – Dual Tip Embellishment Tool

https://shrsl.com/45kns (Scrapbook.com)

Wendy Vecchi Make-Art Stay-tion

https://shrsl.com/45knt (Scrapbook.com)


Mixed Media Tag Card using the Ai Scenic Foundations (PART 2 OF 3)

Hello and Welcome!!!

Watch video tutorial here!!!

Today’s video is Part 2 of a three part series using the wonderful Ai Scenic Foundations stamp sets….but we are going to be doing them in a completely different way! I want to show you how to change up the way that you use your images or the way the were intended to be used! Also, if you are a bit intimidated by the watercolor stamping techniques this three part series will give you some fun alternatives!

Today we will be creating this mixed media tag card using the Ai Scenic Foundations Village Set (5746)! As soon as I saw this image I knew it had to be used as a travel or adventure style card. My stamping friends and I always say that the stamps speak to us and tell us what to do…lol!

In Part 1, we will use the SF Beach Cabin Set (5749) to create a beautiful background using some masking tape and the Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks. This is a simple and easy way to set the scene for our Scenic Foundations stamps. If you haven’t seen Part 1 yet, and you would like to, it is linked here:

Masking An Easy Background using the Ai Scenic Foundations (PART 1 OF 3)

And in Part 3, we will be creating a set of note cards by stenciling a pretty sunburst background with a vellum overlay by using the remaining four sets from the Summer of 2023 release!

We will be using all of the Scenic Foundations in the three part series…so for a 15% savings you may be interested in the entire collection bundle deal listed and linked here:

5796 – 6pc Scenic Foundations Bundle8

For today’s card we will start by die cutting a tag from the Scrapbook.com Yay Tag Set. Next we can stamp this beautiful scene onto the tag.

For the coloring we will be using the Tim Holtz Mini Dye Ink Pads in the following colors: Crushed Olive, Fossilized Amber, Rusty Hinge, Gathered Twigs, Black Soot, Aged Mahogany, Crackling Campfire Speckled Egg, Weathered Wood, Stormy Sky, and Rustic Wilderness.

We will be applying a small amount of each of these colors on to our glass media mat and picking up the colors using a #0 paint brush. Keep in mind that we want to give the images a rustic or vintage look….so we don’t want the coloring to be perfect! This combination of colors will be perfect for this aged/vintage affect.

Next we will add a bit of color around the edges of the tag using TH Gathered Twigs and Black Soot. Then let’s spatter the tag using the TH Gathered Twigs ink.

Now we can emboss background for the card using the TH Sizzix 3-D Texture Fades in the Cracked Leather….love this embossing folder! We will add some more ink to this background and spatter it as well.

To create even more texture and interest let’s take a piece of corrugated cardboard and tear the top edge and add some ink.

For some shine we will be adding the TH Distress Embossing Glaze in Fired Brick to the corrugated cardboard and the bottom of the tag! This powder is so great because it is translucent and allows the colors and images to show through!

We will also add a lovely TH Quote Chip which says “Travel the world to find the beautiful” and we will also add another sentiment which says “Adventure Awaits” from the TH Metallic Stickers.

Let’s add a few gems in a vintage looking matte gold color!

Keep an eye out for Part 3 next Wednesday!

Thank you so much for joining me today! If you enjoyed today’s video please select the Like and Subscribe buttons and don’t forget to 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 Scenic Foundations Village (5746)

https://shrsl.com/45gs6 (Art Impressions)

https://shrsl.com/45i4h (Scrapbook.com)

Art Impressions 6pc Scenic Foundations Bundle – 5796

https://shrsl.com/45ia8 (Art Impressions)

Ai Bible Foliage Set (5073)

https://shrsl.com/45i4i (Art Impressions)

Art Impressions #0 Paint Brush

https://shrsl.com/45i4n (Art Impressions)

Ai Watercolor Travel Box (4924)

https://shrsl.com/45i4o (Art Impressions)

Dr. Ph. Martin’s Bleed Proof White

https://shrsl.com/45i4r (Art Impressions)

Scrapbook.com – Yay Tag Die Set

https://shrsl.com/45i4s (Scrapbook.com)

Scrapbook.com – Foam Adhesive Squares

https://shrsl.com/45i4v (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Sizzix 3-D Texture Fades – Cracked Leather

https://shrsl.com/45i4w (Scrapbook.com)

https://shrsl.com/45i4y (Sizzix.com)

Tim Holtz Mixed Media Heavystock

https://shrsl.com/45i50 (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Kraft Heavystock

https://shrsl.com/45i52 (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz idea-ology Quote Chips – Labels

https://shrsl.com/45i53 (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz idea-ology Metallic Stickers – Quotations

Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer

https://shrsl.com/45i5g (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Embossing Glaze – Fired Brick

https://shrsl.com/45i5i (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Foam Applicator Tools

https://shrsl.com/45i5k (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Titanium Shears 9.5″

https://shrsl.com/45i5l (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Mini Ink Pads –

https://shrsl.com/45i6y (Scrapbook.com) – (today’s project – Crushed Olive,Crackling Campfire)

https://shrsl.com/45i77 (Scrapbook.com) – (today’s project – Fossilized Amber)

https://shrsl.com/45i7s (Scrapbook.com) – (today’s project – Rusty Hinge, Gathered Twigs)

https://shrsl.com/45i7n (Scrapbook.com) – (today’s project – Black Soot)

https://shrsl.com/45i7x (Scrapbook.com) – (today’s project – Aged Mahogany)

https://shrsl.com/45i87 (Scrapbook.com) – (today’s project – Speckled Egg, Rustic Wilderness, Crackling Campfire)

https://shrsl.com/45i8d (Scrapbook.com) – (today’s project – Weathered Wood)

https://shrsl.com/45i8m (Scrapbook.com) – (today’s project – Stormy Sky)

Tim Holtz Paper Trimmer

https://shrsl.com/45i5m (Scrapbook.com)

Pinkfresh Studio Metallic Pearls – Matte Gold

https://shrsl.com/45i5n (Scrapbook.com)

Pinkfresh Studio Brass Triangle Tray

https://shrsl.com/45i5p (Scrapbook.com)

STAMPendable Stamping Tool

https://shrsl.com/45i5r (Scrapbook.com)

Pinkfresh Studio – Essentials Collection – Dual Tip Embellishment Too

https://shrsl.com/45i5s (Scrapbook.com)

Lawn Fawn – Lawn Trimmings – Hemp Cord Spool – Natural

https://shrsl.com/45i5u (Scrapbook.com)

Corrugated Kraft Cardboard – Memory Place – Vintage School Collection – 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper –

https://shrsl.com/45i5w (Scrapbook.com)

iCraft 3D Foam Tape

https://shrsl.com/45i5x (Scrapbook.com)

MISTI Mini

https://shrsl.com/45i5y (Scrapbook.com)

Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad

https://shrsl.com/45i5z (Scrapbook.com)

Versamark Watermark Ink Pad

https://shrsl.com/45i61 (Scrapbook.com)

Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive

https://shrsl.com/45i63 (Scrapbook.com)

Cricut Weeder Kit

https://shrsl.com/45i66 (dickblick.com)

Dress My Craft Mini Score Board

https://shrsl.com/45i69 (Scrapbook.com)

Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine

https://shrsl.com/45i6d (Scrapbook.com)

Scrapbook.com Non-Stick Silicone Craft Mat – White – Large

https://shrsl.com/45i6g (Scrapbook.com)


Sizzix “You are so cool” Card (using the Crazy Characters #2 Set)

Hello and Welcome!!!

Watch video tutorial here!!!

I’ve got a super fun summer card to show you today! This sweet Popsicle card will be created using the Sizzix Thinlits w/ Stamps – Crazy Characters #2 Set. This cute set includes the popsicle, a volcano, and a beautiful sun!

Let’s start by inking up some cardstock for our Popsicle colors using the Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads in Shaded Lilac, Salvaged Patina, Squeezed Lemonade, Kitsch Flamingo. For the Popsicle stick we will be using Antique Linen.

What makes this die set so easy to use is that it cuts out the base of the Popsicle as well as the layers and sprinkles (aka shots!).

We will die cut the layers from all of the pretty pastel papers that we colored and then mix and match them for the little Popsicles. If you want to create the look of a little bite being taken from one of the Popsicles you can go ahead and do this now using a scalloped circle die from the Sizzix Framelits w/ Stamps – Circle Sentiments Set.

Next we can add the sprinkles and then add some clear glaze over the top to give them the look of being frozen. While the glaze is still wet we can add a bit of glitter for some added interest!

For the base of the card we will die cut two stitched panels from the Lawn Fawn Slimline Stackables Dies. The largest one will get colored using the same 4 pastel colors we used previously and then with the smaller panel we will emboss this using the Sizzix 3-D Textured Impresssions – Tropical Leaves embossing folder.

On this embossed panel we will be adding some baker’s twine in those same pastel colors and tying a knot on the front of the panel.

For the larger panel we can add a sentiment from this same stamp set that says “You are so” and next we can die cut the work “cool” from the Sizzix Thinlits – Essential Type alphabet set. We can add some of that same glaze to the letters to give them the same glossy shine as the Popsicles!

Let’s assemble our fun summery card! This card can be used for so many occasions including birthday, hello, and thinking of you cards!

I Hope are all having a great summer filled with family, friends and good times!!!

Thank you so much for joining me today! If you enjoyed today’s video please select the Like and Subscribe buttons and don’t forget to 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.

Sizzix Thinlits w/ Stamps – Crazy Characters #2

https://shrsl.com/442p3 (Scrapbook.com)

https://shrsl.com/442q0 (Sizzix.com)

Sizzix Framelits w/ Stamps – Circle Sentiments

https://shrsl.com/442q1 (Sizzix.com)

Sizzix Thinlits – Essential Type

https://shrsl.com/442q2 (Scrapbook.com)

https://shrsl.com/442q5 (Sizzix.com)

Sizzix 3-D Textured Impresssions – Tropical Leaves

https://shrsl.com/442q6 (Scrapbook.com)

https://shrsl.com/442q8 (Sizzix.com)

Lawn Fawn Large Mini Slimline Stackables

https://shrsl.com/442qa (Scrapbook.com)

Lawn Fawn Small Mini Slimline Stackables

https://shrsl.com/442qc (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Shaded Lilac

https://shrsl.com/442qg (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Salvaged Patina

https://shrsl.com/442qh (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Squeezed Lemonade

https://shrsl.com/442ql (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Kitsch Flamingo

https://shrsl.com/442qn (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Antique Linen

https://shrsl.com/442qq (Scrapbook.com)

Versamark Watermark Ink Pad

https://shrsl.com/442qs (Scrapbook.com)

Ranger Embossing Powder – Super Fine Detail White

https://shrsl.com/442qt (Scrapbook.com)

iCraft 3D Foam Tape

https://shrsl.com/442qu (Scrapbook.com)

Strathmore Bristol Smooth 100lb Cardstock

https://shrsl.com/442re (dickblick.com)

Dress My Craft – Mini Score Board

https://shrsl.com/442qv (Scrapbook.com)

MISTI Mini

https://shrsl.com/442qw (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer

https://shrsl.com/442qx (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Retractable Craft Pick Tool

https://shrsl.com/442qy (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Titanium Shears 9.5″

https://shrsl.com/442r1 (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Paper Trimmer

https://shrsl.com/442r3 (Scrapbook.com)

Scrapbook.com 1/4″ Double-sided Tape

https://shrsl.com/442r6 (Scrapbook.com)

Scrapbook.com Reverse Tweezers

https://shrsl.com/442r7 (Scrapbook.com)

Pink and Main – Super Fine Glitter – Ice Rink

https://shrsl.com/442r9 (Scrapbook.com)

Tombow Mono Temp Tape

https://shrsl.com/442rf (dickblick.com)

Hero Arts Blending Brushes

https://shrsl.com/442rh (Scrapbook.com)

Pinkfresh Studio Dual Tip Embellishment Tool

https://shrsl.com/442rk (Scrapbook.com)

Judikins Diamond Glaze

https://shrsl.com/442ro (Scrapbook.com)

Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive

https://shrsl.com/442rq (Scrapbook.com)

Cricut Weeding Tool Kit

https://shrsl.com/442rs (dickblick.com)

Sizzix Sidekick Die Cutting Machine

https://shrsl.com/442rw (Scrapbook.com)

Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine

https://shrsl.com/442ry (Scrapbook.com)

Baker’s Twine – Pink, Yellow, Teal, Lilac


Masking An Easy Background using the Ai Scenic Foundations (PART 1 OF 3)

Hello and Welcome!!!

Watch video tutorial here!!!

I am starting a three part series using the wonderful Ai Scenic Foundations stamp sets….but we are going to be doing them in a completely different way! I want to show you how to change up the way that you use your images or the way the were intended to be used! Also, if you are a bit intimidated by the watercolor stamping techniques this three part series will give you some fun alternatives!

Today, in Part 1, we will be using the SF Beach Cabin Set (5749) to create a beautiful background using some simple masking techniques and the Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks. This is a simple and easy way to set the scene for our Scenic Foundations stamps.

In Part 2, we will be creating a mixed media tag card using the SF Village Set (5746) and a water coloring technique using the Tim Holtz Mini Ink Pads.

And in Part 3, we will be creating a set of note cards by stenciling a pretty sunburst background with a vellum overlay by using the remaining four sets from the Summer of 2023 release!

We will be using all of the Scenic Foundations in the three part series…so for a 15% savings you may be interested in the entire collection bundle deal listed and linked here:

5796 – 6pc Scenic Foundations Bundle – https://shrsl.com/45ia8

Let’s first stamp the image onto some Strathmore Bristol Smooth Cardstock in a light gray ink. This light inking will allow us to determine where to place our masking tape and where to apply ink for the sky, beach and water. Next we can mask off sections of the card panel and ink one section at a time.

Now we can stamp the images onto some pretty patterned paper from the Ai Easter Paper Pack to create our cabin, beach umbrella, hat and sailboats! We will do some fussy cutting and then we can attach these to some white cardstock.

Once these items are assembled, we can attach the items onto the background using the original stamping to line up the images.

Now we can take the pretty scallop die from the Ai Journal Template Die Set (5543) and die cut the scene and a white scallop panel as well. We can glue these two together by offsetting them a bit to create a white edge on the top and left side.

Next we can use the Sizzix 3-D Embossing Folder – Tropical Leaves to add some dimension to the card panel. Let’s also ink this up with the Tim Holtz Peacock Feathers ink. This will highlight the details of the embossing!

We can now wrap some pretty violet/white twine around the card panel and tie a bow!

Let’s assemble the card and add a few pretty gems to tie everything together!

Thank you so much for joining me today! If you enjoyed today’s video please select the Like and Subscribe buttons and don’t forget to 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 Scenic Foundations Beach Cabin (5749)

https://shrsl.com/45ibc (Art Impressions)

https://shrsl.com/45ibo (Scrapbook.com)

Art Impressions 6pc Scenic Foundations Bundle

https://shrsl.com/45ia8 (Art Impressions)

Art Impressions Journal Template Die Set (5543)

https://shrsl.com/45ibe (Art Impressions)

https://shrsl.com/45ibp (Scrapbook.com)

Art Impressions Birthday Sentiments Set (5735)

https://shrsl.com/45ibh (Art Impressions)

https://shrsl.com/45ibr (Scrapbook.com)

Art Impressions Easter Paper Pack (5742)

https://shrsl.com/45ibi (Art Impressions)

Post-it Labeling and Cover-up Tape

https://shrsl.com/45ibl (Art Impressions)

Signo White Gel Pen

https://shrsl.com/45ibn (Art Impressions)

Sizzix 3-D Textured Impressions – Tropical Leaves

https://shrsl.com/45ibt (Scrapbook.com)

https://shrsl.com/45ibx (Sizzix.com)

Sizzix Sidekick Die Cutting Machine

https://shrsl.com/45iby (Scrapbook.com)

Gina K. Masking Magic

https://shrsl.com/45ibz (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Lost Shadow

https://shrsl.com/45ic0 (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Peacock Feathers

https://shrsl.com/45icb (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Salty Ocean

https://shrsl.com/45icc (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Kitsch Flamingo

https://shrsl.com/45ice (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Shaded Lilac

https://shrsl.com/45icg (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Villainous Potion

https://shrsl.com/45icj (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Antique Linen

https://shrsl.com/45icl (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Gathered Twigs

https://shrsl.com/45icn (Scrapbook.com)

Gelly Roll White Gel Pen

https://shrsl.com/45ics (Scrapbook.com)

Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pens – Middle Purple Pink (125)

https://shrsl.com/45id0 (dickblick.com)

Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pens – Magenta (133)

https://shrsl.com/45id0 (dickblick.com)

Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pens – Big Brush Pen – Cold Gray 1 (230)

https://shrsl.com/45id4 (dickblick.com)

Hero Arts Blending Brushes

https://shrsl.com/45id5 (Scrapbook.com)

Picket Fence Studios – Pearl Mixes – True Pink and Milk Brown Chocolate

https://shrsl.com/45id9 (Scrapbook.com)

Ranger Super Fine Detail White Embossing Powder

https://shrsl.com/45idc (Scrapbook.com)

Pinkfresh Studio Brass Triangle Tray

https://shrsl.com/45idd (Scrapbook.com)

Pink & Main Anti-Static Powder Tool

https://shrsl.com/45idf (Scrapbook.com)

Baker’s Twine – Lilac/White

Tim Holtz Retractable Craft Knife

https://shrsl.com/45idi (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer

https://shrsl.com/45idj (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Mini Snips 5″

https://shrsl.com/45idk (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Mini Paper Trimmer 6.25″

https://shrsl.com/45idm (Scrapbook.com)

Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens – Blender, Haze Blue, Lt Gray

https://shrsl.com/45idq (dickblick.com)

Scrapbook.com Reverse Grip Tweezer

https://shrsl.com/45idr (Scrapbook.com)

iCraft 3D Foam Tape

https://shrsl.com/45ids (Scrapbook.com)

Strathmore Bristol Smooth 100lb Cardstock

https://shrsl.com/45idu (dickblick.com)

STAMPendable

https://shrsl.com/45idy (Scrapbook.com)

Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive

https://shrsl.com/45ie0 (Scrapbook.com)

Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad

https://shrsl.com/45ie3 (Scrapbook.com)

Versamark Watermark Ink Pad

https://shrsl.com/45ie7 (Scrapbook.com)

Pinkfresh Studio – Essentials Collection – Dual Tip Embellishment Tool

https://shrsl.com/45iea (Scrapbook.com)

Cricut Weeder Kit

https://shrsl.com/45j2u (dickblick.com)

MISTI Original

https://shrsl.com/45j2w (Scrapbook.com)

Dress My Craft Mini Score Board

https://shrsl.com/45j2x (Scrapbook.com)

We R Makers Mini Tool Kit (Magnetic Cutting Mat)

https://shrsl.com/45j2y (Scrapbook.com)

Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine

https://shrsl.com/45j31 (Scrapbook.com)