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Bubble Bath! – Penguin Palace Stamps

by with One Comment Penguin Palace

Hello friends! Today’s card is my entry for the current Penguin Palace challenge, which is a sketch challenge which I created using the Bubble Batch Digital Stamp!

After printing and cutting out my images/elements, I coloured the image using the following Copic markers:

  • Pinks: R20, R22
  • Oranges: YR04, YR07, YR09
  • Blues: BG10, B01, B32, B43, B37, B39
  • Greys: C1, C3, C5

Once coloured, I adhered everything to an A2 card base using Bearly Art Glue.

Thanks for reading. Catch ya next time!

Sasha J

Challenges Entered

Penguin Palace Challenge #28 – Sketch

Products Used

  • Penguin Palace Bubble Bath Digital Stamp
  • Copic Sketch Markers
  • Neenah Astrobright Cardstock
  • Bearly Art Glue
  • Fiskars Portable 12″ Trimmer
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Colourful Doggy Birthday! – CIC #576

by with One Comment Cupcake Inspirations

This post contains affiliate links that are of no extra cost to you. Using my affiliate links simply helps me to keep doing what I love – thank you!

Hello friends! Today is the beginning of a new challenge over on the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge blog! Challenge #576 is a colour challenge and the colours you must include in your card are turquoise, red, and yellow. This challenge is also being sponsored by CraftyScrappers!

After printing out a sentiment and images, I coloured the images using the following Copics and Ohuhu Alcohol markers:

Ohuhu:

  • Blues: BG4, BG68, PB7

Copics:

  • Reds/Pinks: R08, R14, R22, R27, R32
  • Yellows: Y02, Y06, Y13, Y15
  • Greys: C1, C3, C5

After colouring, I created a rectangle cut-out in Cricut Design Space and cut it out using a Cricut cutting machine. I added strips of colour using Candied Apple, Mustard Seed, and Broken China Distress Oxide to match the colours of the dogs. This element with the dogs attached is then adhered with foam squares.

Lastly, I mounted my card front on several matching layers of Neenah Astrobright cardstock.

Be sure to check out the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog to submit a card for a chance of winning the Lucky Birthday Wishes Digi Stamp set from CraftyScrappers!

Thanks for reading. Catch ya next time!

Sasha J

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Rain or Shine – RAM Stamps

by with No Comment RAM Stamps

This post contains affiliate links that are of no extra cost to you. Using my affiliate links simply helps me to keep doing what I love – thank you!

Hello friends! For today’s card, I created a simple (yet cute!) rainy scene featuring the ‘Snail Friend’ Digi Stamp from RAM Stamps!

After printing out my image and a matching sentiment on 100lb Hammermill Cardstock, I coloured the image using the following Ohuhu Alcohol Markers and Copics:

Ohuhus:

  • Reds: R1, R2, R3

Copics:

  • Reds/Pinks: R14, R20, R22
  • Greens: G07, G24, G28, YG03, YG13, YG17
  • Blues: B34, B37, B39
  • Browns: E15, E33, E37
  • Greys: C5, C7, C9

Once coloured, I created a fade of Faded Jeans Distress Oxide in the background and then splattered with water and Liquitex Basics Titanium White Acrylic Paint.

I also die cut some raindrops in Faded Jeans Distress Oxide from the Lawn Fawn Beary Rainy Day set and added them to the background of the card.

Thanks for reading. Catch ya next time!

Sasha J

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CAS Black & White Florals with Altenew – CIC #575 Reminder

by with No Comment AltenewCupcake Inspirations

This post contains affiliate links that are of no extra cost to you. Using my affiliate links simply helps me to keep doing what I love – thank you!

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 stamp set, I stamped the floral image twice on a card front using Lawn Fawn Jet Black ink.

I then added a strip of vellum with a strip of twine ribbon and a bow on top.

I stamped a sentiment from the same stamp set and adhered it to a piece of black cardstock to match the the rest of the card.

To finish, I glued everything together and placed my card front on a piece of black cardstock.

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

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Floral Emboss Resist – Newton’s Nook

by with No Comment Newton's Nook

This post contains affiliate links that are of no extra cost to you. Using my affiliate links simply helps me to keep doing what I love – thank you!

Hello friends! For today’s card, I decided to have some fun with a technique I have been wanting to try but had not up until now – emboss resist!

I started by stamping a large floral image from the Newton’s Nook Blooming Botanicals Stamp Set using Sizzix Clear Embossing Ink. I then used Ranger Clear Embossing Powder to emboss the image.

Once embossed, I applied a layer of Twisted Citron Distress Oxide and then a layer of Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide to achieve my desired colour. Once fully ink blended, I wiped away the ink on top of the embossed image.

To complete the card, stamped a sentiment from the same stamp set to match the image and placed both the sentiment and card panel on matching cardstock.

Thanks for reading. Catch ya next time!

Sasha J

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Florals and Bows with Altenew – CIC #575

by with One Comment AltenewCupcake Inspirations

This post contains affiliate links that are of no extra cost to you. Using my affiliate links simply helps me to keep doing what I love – thank you!

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

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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