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Florals and Bows with Altenew – CIC #575

by with One Comment AltenewCupcake Inspirations

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Hello friends! Today is the beginning of an exciting new challenge over on the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge blog! The theme for challenge #575 is add a bow/ribbon and our sponsor for this challenge is Altenew!

I had a lot of fun creating this card using the Build-A-Garden: Dear Dahlias Bundle from Altenew. This bundles includes a stamp, stencil, die set, and mini blending brush.

Using the die set, I first die-cut three sets of flowers and added some ink blending to teach petal using the mini blending brush and Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide before assembling them.

To put the flower in, I created a mini envelope using kraft cardstock. I then added some ribbon and a bow to the envelope.

To create the background, I used Frayed Burlap Distress Oxide to create a subtle fade of colour.

To finish the card, I stamped a sentiment from the stamp set included in the bundle.

Be sure to check out the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog to submit a card for a chance of winning a $50 Altenew Gift certificate to their online store OR an Altenew Stampwheel (must live in the U.S to be eligible to win the Altenew Stampwheel)!

Thanks for reading. Catch ya next time!

Sasha J

Products Used

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Lime & Teal Giraffes! – CIC #575 Reminder

by with No Comment Alex Syberia DesignsCupcake Inspirations

Hello friends! Here’s your reminder that there is still time for Cupcake Inspirations challenge #574, which is a lime, teal, and white colour challenge.

For my card, I chose to feature the Alex Syberia Designs Giraffe-ic Friends Stamp Set! After having stamped some images from the set, I coloured them using the following Copics:

  • Greens: YG03, YG13, YG17
  • Blues: BG09, BG15, BG18
  • Greys: C1, C3, C5

Once coloured and cut out, I attached the coloured images to the card front and stamped a sentiment.

Be sure to check out the amazing inspiration from the rest of the Design Sweeties for challenge #574 and to submit a card for a chance to be featured as a Sweet Pick!

Thanks for reading. Catch ya next time!

Sasha J

Products Used

  • Alex Syberia Designs Giraffe-ic Friends Stamp Set
  • Copic Sketch Markers
  • Lawn Fawn Jet Black Ink
  • Fiskars 6″ Spring-Assisted Scissors
  • Neenah Astrobright Cardstock
  • Bearly Art Glue
  • Hammermill 100lb Cardstock
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Christmas in July – Avery Elle

by with No Comment Avery Elle

Hello friends and happy Christmas in July! I love the holiday season so making holiday and winter-themed cards in July in anticipation of the months to come is a great way to spend these hot days.

I often create cards with several layers and elements to them, so I decided to keep things simple and create a one-layered card with a little bit of masking!

I stamped a couple of images from the Avery Elle Flamingo Bells Stamp Set onto 100lb Hammermill cardstock and coloured them using the following copics:

  • Reds/Pinks: R08, R14, R20, R22, R23, R27
  • Yellows: Y12, YR23, YR24
  • Greens:G07, G24, G28, YG03, YG13, YG17
  • Blues: B32, B34, B37
  • Browns: E15, E33, E37
  • Greys: C1, C3, C5
  • Black: 110

Thanks for reading. Catch ya next time!

Sasha J

Products Used

  • Avery Elle Flamingo Bells Stamp Set
  • Copic Sketch Markers
  • Lawn Fawn Jet Black Ink
  • Neenah Astrobright Cardstock
  • Bearly Art Glue
  • Fiskars 12″ Portable Trimmer
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CAS Retro Rainbow – CIC #574

by with 3 Comments Concord and 9th

Hello friends! It’s time for another challenge over on the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge Blog! The theme for challenge #574 is lime, teal, and white.

I created my card by using the Concord and 9th Rainbow Card Front Die and die-cutting lime, teal, and white cardstock to make a simple rainbow.

For the sentiment, I used the Concord and 9th Little Letters Stamp and stamped ‘HELLO’ using Lawn Fawn Jet Black Ink.

I often make cards using stamped images and alcohol markers so it’s always nice to switch it up!

Be sure to check out the amazing inspiration from the rest of the Design Sweeties for challenge #574 and to submit a card for a chance to be featured as a Sweet Pick!

Thanks for reading. Catch ya next time!

Sasha J

Products Used

  • Concord and 9th Rainbow Card Front Die
  • Concord and 9th Little Letters Stamp Set
  • Lawn Fawn Jet Black Ink
  • Neenah Astrobright Cardstock
  • Bearly Art Glue
  • Fiskars 12″ Portable Trimmer
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Colouring Jellyfish! – CIC #573 Reminder

by with 2 Comments Cupcake InspirationsDistress Oxide

Hi friends! Here’s your reminder that there is still time for Cupcake Inspirations challenge #573, which is sea life.

This challenge is being sponsored by Pixel Paper Prints. My card features the Shark Family Digital Stamp Set that can be purchased here.

Once I printed out my images and a matching sentiment, I coloured my little jellyfish friends using the following Ohuhu and Copic markers:

Ohuhu

  • Blues: B340, B350, B380
  • Purples: V230, V250, V270

Copics

  • Blues: B32, B34, B37
  • Purples: V04, V06, V09

For the background, I used Faded Jeans and Villainous Potion Distress Oxides to create a simple strip of colour behind the jellyfish. I also splattered it with water and white acrylic paint.

Make sure to check out at all the amazing inspiration from the rest of the Design Sweeties for challenge #573 as well as submit a card for a chance at winning some amazing prizes from our sponsor!

Thanks for reading. Catch ya next time!

Sasha J

Products Used

  • Pixel Paper Prints Shark Family Digital Stamp Set
  • Faded Jeans Distress Oxide
  • Villainous Potion Distress Oxide
  • Ohuhu Alcohol Markers
  • Copic Markers
  • Spray Bottle with Water
  • White Acrylic Paint
  • Royal & Langnickel Fan Brush #2
  • Hammermill 100lbs cardstock
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Proud to be, Proud of Me IG Hop – Jane’s Doodles

by with No Comment Distress OxideJane's Doodles

Hello friends! Today, I am taking part in an amazing hop over on Instagram called the Proud to be Proud of Me hop, where we allow ourselves the opportunity to celebrate ourselves! There are 21 amazing prizes to be won from some great sponsors!

As for my card, I used the Proud digi stamp created by Jane’s Doodles exclusively for this hop! I coloured the image using the following Copics:

  • Reds: R02, R08
  • Yellows/Oranges: Y11, Y13, Y15, Y21, YR00, YR04, YR07, YR14, YR23, YR24
  • Greens: G07, G12, G24 G28, G99, YG03, YG13, YG17
  • Browns: E11, E15, E29, E33, E37, E49
  • Greys: C1, C3, C5, W5, W7, W9

The background was created using Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide and splattering water and white acrylic paint using a fan brush (a technique I have been loving recently)!

Be sure to head on over to Instagram to hop along for a chance at winning some amazing prizes!

Thanks for reading. Catch ya next time!

Sasha J

Products Used

  • Jane’s Doodles Proud Digi Stamp
  • Copic Sketch Markers
  • Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide
  • Liquitex Basics Titanium White Acrylic Paint
  • Royal & Langnickel Fan Brush #2
  • Bearly Art Glue
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A Trio of Monochromatic! – Simon Says Stamp

by with No Comment BirthdayDistress OxideSimon Says StampTim Holtz

Hello friends! Today I am participating in a hop over on Instagram called Create it Three Ways, a monthly hop where we choose a category and create three different cards! The theme for this month is “Birthday.”

I chose to feature the Simon Says Stamp Best Year Yet Stamp set three different ways. I also used the same techniques of splattering water and white paint to create my trio of cards.

I don’t often make several cards at once so participating in this hop is a fun way for me to try new things!

Be sure to head on over to Instagram to hop along and see everyone’s amazing creations!

Thanks for reading. Catch ya next time!

Sasha J

Products Used:

  • Simon Says Stamp Best Year Yet Stamp Set
  • Candied Apple Distress Oxide
  • Mustard Seed Distress Oxide
  • Salty Ocean Distress Oxide
  • Liquitex Basics Titanium White Acrylic Paint
  • Spray Bottle with Water
  • Royal & Langnickel Fan Brush 2
  • Neenah Astrobright Cardstock
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Sea Life Scene with Ink Smooshing! – CIC #573

by with 2 Comments Cupcake Inspirations

Hello friends! It’s time for a new challenge over on the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge Blog! The theme for this challenge is sea life.

This challenge is also being sponsored by Pixel Paper Prints! My card features the Shark Family Digital Stamp Set that can be purchased here.

After choosing a matching sentiment and printing all of the elements outs, I coloured the images using the following Ohuhu alcohol markers:

  • Shark: B220, B250, B260, RV260, RV270
  • Seaweed: BG5, BG7, BG8

As for the background, I did some ink smooshing using Faded Jeans, Salty Ocean and Broken China Distress Oxides.

Be sure to check out the amazing inspiration from the rest of the Design Sweeties for challenge #573 and submit a sea life-themed card for a chance to win a prize from Pixel Paper Prints and to be featured as a Sweet Pick!

Thanks for reading. Catch ya next time!

Sasha J

Products Used:

  • Pixel Paper Prints Shark Family Digital Stamp Set
  • Faded Jeans Distress Oxide
  • Salty Ocean Distress Oxide
  • Broken China Distress Oxide
  • Ohuhu Alcohol Markers
  • Spray Bottle with Water
  • Hammermill 100lb cardstock
  • Bearly Art Glue
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Fourth of July – Spellbinders & Sizzix

by with No Comment SizzixSpellbindersTim Holtz

Hello friends and Happy Fourth of July! While I may be Canadian, I had an idea for a fun (and simple) red, white, and blue Fourth of July card and just wanted to share it!

Using my Fiskars 12″ Portable Paper Trimmer, I trimmed small strips of red, white, and blue cardstock and then glued them onto a piece of white cardstock.

Using the Spellbinders Colour Block Slices etched dies, I then die-cut a couple of triangles when I then glued to an A2 card front.

As for the sentiment, I used the Sizzix Celebration Words: Script Thinlits by Tim Holtz die set.

Thanks for reading. Catch ya next time!

Sasha J

Products Used

  • Spellbinders Colour Block Slices etched dies
  • Sizzix Celebration Words: Script Thinlits by Tim Holtz
  • Neenah Astrobright Cardstock
  • Bearly Art Glue
  • Fiskars 12″ Portable Paper Trimmer
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Red, White, & Blue Picnic Scene – CIC #572 Reminder

by with No Comment Cupcake InspirationsLawn Fawn

Hello friends! This is the reminder for Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #572, which is red, white, and blue.

This week I’m sharing a red, white, and blue picnic-themed card perfect for the start of summer!

Using the Lawn Fawn How You Bean Stamp Set, I started by stamping some images and colouring them using the following Ohuhu alcohol markers:

  • Beans: R8, R2, R1
  • Jar: MG060, BGII03, MG020
  • Top: CGII04, CG2, CGII00

I then used the Lawn Fawn Cloudy Stencil and Salty Ocean Distress Oxide to create the sky background. I also used Salty Ocean Disress Oxide on a piece of cardstock I cut to make it look as if the beans were exploding out of the jar!

As for the picnic blanket, I cut thin strips of red and white cardstock and weaved them together to resemble a classic red and white picnic blanket perfect for this challenge!

To finish, I attached everything to a mini slimline card base.

Be sure to check out the amazing inspiration from the rest of the Design Sweeties for challenge #572 and to submit a red, white, and blue card for a chance to be featured as a Sweet Pick!

Thanks for reading. Catch ya next time!

Sasha J

Products Used

  • Lawn Fawn How You Bean Stamp Set
  • Lawn Fawn Jet Black Premium Ink Pad
  • Ohuhu Alcohol Markers
  • White Jelly Roll Pen
  • Fiskars 6″ Spring Assisted Scissors
  • Foam Tape
  • Bearly Art Glue