Animal Tree with Rachelle Anne Miller

Hi there! I'm sharing a Christmas in July card for Rachelle Anne Miller Creative Studios today featuring the digital stamp, Animal Tree.

To create my card, I printed the image onto Copic friendly cardstock, cutting it down to an A2 size. Next, I masked the image and ink blended the background with Kitsch Flamingo and Spun Sugar Distress Oxide inks. I then colored the image with copic markers.

Copic Colors Used:

 Bunny: W5, W3, W1, W0

Bird: E44, E43, E42, E41

Squirrel: E25, E23, E31, E30

Red: R59, R27, R24, R14

Pink: RV13, RV10, RV000

Yellow: YR24, Y23, Y21

Green: YG67, G07, G02, G00, G000

Snow: B000, B0000

Next, I splattered white acrylic paint, thinned with water, onto my background to create a snowy effect. I then die cut the Winter Woods Overlay Die from Hello Bluebird from white cardstock and attached it over my scene with foam tape for dimension. 

To finish my card, I white heat embossed a sentiment from Typed Christmas Stamp by Hello Bluebird onto a red sentiment strip and added some die cut snowflakes. I added some clear jewels to the center of the snowflakes for the finishing touch and a little sparkle!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great weekend!

Hugs,

Tammy

Teacher Appreciation with Sunny Studio

Hello! I'm over on the Sunny Studio blog with a fun project, featuring Teacher Appreciation, a versatile sentiment set that can be used not only for teachers, but for so many occasions and people in your life! For my project, I created an A2 card and a fun pencil shaped card.

For the A2 card I started with a white cardstock card base, then layered a green dotted rectangle cut from the Dots & Stripes Jewel Tones 6X6 Paper. Next, I added some fun notebook looking paper I found in my stash and stamped it with a sentiment from Teacher Appreciation in black ink, then added a little apple from  Harvest Mice . To create the pencil, I cut yellow striped paper from the  Dots & Stripes Jewel Tones 6X6 Paper using the Slimline Pennant Die. I cut 3 more pennants using kraft, guava, and silver cardstock. I created a scalloped edge using the smaller border die from the Slimline Pennant Die, then layered it over the kraft pennant. I used the Fishtail Banner Dies to create the pointed edge of the pencil. I then trimmed down the silver and guava pennants and attached to create the eraser and silver band you would find on a pencil. I added a little piece of charcoal cardstock to the end of the pencil to look like the lead. 

I attached the pencil to the card with foam tape for dimension, then white heat embossed the sentiment onto a charcoal cardstock sentiment strip to complete my card.

The shaped card was created exactly as the pencil on the A2 card, but I used the larger pennant from the Slimline Pennant Die to create it. Once the pencil was created, I attached it to a white card base, measuring 2 3/4 X 6 1/2" when folded. I then trimmed the sides along the pencil to create the pointed shape. Next, I stamped the sentiment in black ink from Teacher Appreciation onto some patterned paper and die cut it with the Stitched Circle Dies. I then layered it onto a charcoal Scalloped Circle Mat, added a small apple from Harvest Mice , and adhered to my card with foam tape to complete it!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed my projects today! See you next time!

Hugs,

Tammy

Christmas in July with Hello Bluebird

Hi friends!  I absolutely LOVE creating for Christmas, so I'm jumping on the Christmas in July bandwagon with a card featuring the North Pole Littles stamp set. 

To begin, I cut an A2 panel of Bristol smooth cardstock and ink blended it with Cracked Pistachio and Pine Needles Distress Oxide inks, then added some splatters of thinned white acrylic paint to create a snowy effect. Next, I die cut a white frame using the Gallery Frame #2 Die, adding a snowy hill cut using the Hill and Dale Die before attaching to my inked background. I then cut some red striped patterned paper using the Gallery Frame #6 Die to create a fun frame for my card.

I stamped the images from North Pole Littles, colored with Copic markers, and die cut with the North Pole Littles Dies.

Copic Colors Used:

Reindeer: E29, E25, E23, E31, E30

Red: E59, E27, E24, E14

Green: G29, G07, G02, G00, G000

Next, I added the colored images to my card, using foam tape for dimension. The "merry" sentiment was cut from red and white cardstock using the Christmas Words #1 Die. Lastly, I white heat embossed Christmas from the Merry Wishes Stamp onto a strip of black cardstock to finish up my card!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope my Christmas in July card inspired you to get a jump start on your holiday cards! Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

Tammy

Summer Circles with Pretty Pink Posh and Ellen Hutson

 

Hi friends! I'm so excited to be joining my fellow designers for the Ellen Hutson Summer of Stamping Instagram hop! Pretty Pink Posh has teamed up with Ellen Hutson with this adorable new exclusive set, Summer Circles. The new Pretty Pink Posh Summer Circles are available now exclusively in the Ellen Hutson shop, so hurry and snag them before they're gone!

For my project, I created a fun slimline design. To begin, I cut Bristol smooth cardstock using the largest rectangle from the Slimline: Peekaboo Windows Die. I ink blended it with Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean, and Blueprint Sketch Distress Oxide inks, splattering with some water to give my background some interest. Next, I added a white frame using the Slimline: Scallop Frames Dies.

I stamped, colored with Copic markers, and die cut images from the following sets:

Summer of Stamping Summer Circles Combo by Pretty Pink Posh

Summer Fun / Coordinating Dies

Summer Wreath/ Coordinating Dies

Summer Drinks (sentiment)/ Coordinating Dies

Copic Colors Used:

Hippo: C5, C3, C1, C0

Hedgehog: E47, E44. E42, E41. E53, E51, E50

Tiger: YR18, YR14, YR21, E53, E50

Reds: R59, R27, R24, R14

Oranges: YR18, YR07, YR04, Y35

Yellows: Y18, Y15, Y11, Y000

Greens: YG67, YG13, YG03, YG01, YG00

Blues: BG04, BG02, BG01, BG000

Browns: E25, E23, E31, E30

Next, I arranged the Summer Circles onto my card, making sure they were centered and evenly spaced. I then added the adorable critters and palm trees, adding foam tape on some for dimension. Lastly, I white heat embossed the summer sentiment onto black cardstock and die cut it with the coordinating die to complete my card.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Make sure you join in on the IG hop for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to ellenhutson.com. Leave some love on each participants IG hop post by July 29th at 11:59PM PDT, and a lucky winner will be chosen at random (winner to be announced the following week)!

Have a great week!

Hugs,

Tammy

Piggy Party with Hello Bluebird

Hello friends! I'm back with a birthday card featuring these sweet little piggies from Hello Bluebird . These cuties look like they are having such a good time celebrating!

To begin, I cut an A2 rectangle using Bristol smooth cardstock and ink blended it with Peacock Feathers and Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Inks. I splattered the background with some Peacock Feathers, thinned with water, and then white acrylic paint to add some interest. I then die cut white cardstock (three times) using the Gallery Frame #2 Die and stacked on top of each other and attached to the inked background. 

I stamped, colored with Copic markers, and die cut images from the following sets:

Pig Out/ Coordinating Dies                                                                                                                          Party on the Farm/ Coordinating Dies

Copic Colors Used:

Pigs: E13, E11, E00, E0000

Aqua: BG18, BG13, BG11, BG000

Yellow: Y18, Y15, Y13, Y11, Y000

Pink: RV69, RV55, RV02, RV10, RV000

Next, I arranged the stamped images onto my card, attaching them with foam tape for dimension. I  white heat embossed a sentiment from Party on the Farm onto a strip of black cardstock, then attached my card front to a white A2 card base.

Lastly, I added some clear sequins in various sizes for the finishing touch and some sparkle!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs,

Tammy

Designer's Choice with Sunny Studio

Hello friends! This week it's Designer's Choice over on the Sunny Studio blog! I absolutely love summer and underwater themed cards, so I combined a few of my favorite sets to create this fun split scene slimline card...looks like there's a party both on the beach and under the sea!

To begin, I stamped, colored with Copic markers, and die cut images from the following sets:

Tiki Time/ Coordinating Dies

Oceans of Joy/ Coordinating Dies

Best Fishes/ Coordinating Dies

Next, I cut Bristol smooth cardstock to using the Slimline Scalloped Frame Dies and cut it in half. I inked the top of the panel with Picked Raspberry and Squeezed Lemonade Distress Oxide inks. The bottom half of the panel was ink blended with Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean, and Faded Jeans Distress Oxide inks. I then cut a sandy border using the Slimline Nature Borders Dies, inked it with Antique Linen and Vintage Photo Distress Oxides, and cut 2 borders to fit the width of the card. 

Next, I attached the inked panel to a white Scalloped Frame Die, then arranged the colored images onto my card, attaching some with foam tape for dimension. Lastly, I white heat embossed the sentiment from Fabulous Flamingos onto a strip of black cardstock to complete my card!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed my summer themed card featuring a few of my faves! Have a wonderful weekend!!

Hugs,

Tammy

Fawny Summer Week

Hello and welcome to Fawny Summer Week! This week the designers have been sharing their awesome summer themed creations over on the Lawn Fawn blog.  Make sure to head on over to enter for a chance to win the daily giveaway!

I created a slimline card, featuring the critters from Toucan Do It, Critters in the Jungle, and Wild for You. 

Happy Birthday to You with Hello Bluebird

Hi there! I'm over on the Hello Bluebird blog  sharing a fun birthday card, featuring Word Buddies Woodland. I created a custom sentiment using several dies as the focal point of my card...head over to the blog for all the details!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Enjoy your day!

Hugs,

Tammy

1 Stamp, 3 Ways - Crazy Antics

Hi friends! I'm so excited for another 1 Stamp, 3 Ways! This month we are featuring the adorable set, Crazy Antics - perfect for summer picnics! Head over to the Lawn Fawn blog  for all the details!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Please leave your suggestions for sets you would like to see featured in the upcoming months! Have a fantastic weekend!!

Hugs,

Tammy

RAM July 2021 Release

Hello! Today, I'm sharing a sneak peek of the sweet, soon to be released digi stamp from  Rachelle Anne Miller. This adorable image, called Little Pilot, is part of a 4 stamp release arriving on July 8th!

To create my card, I printed the image onto Hammermill 110lb. cardstock, sizing the image to the 4 X 6 option on my printer. Next, I colored the image with Copic markers, then fussy cut it.

Next, I cut an A2 sized rectangle of Bristol smooth cardstock and ink blended it with Tumbled Glass and Peacock Feathers. I then splattered some Peacock Feathers, thinned with water, onto the background to add a bit of interest. Next, I die cut a thin, white frame and attached it to the inked background and added some die cut clouds.

Lastly, I added a stamped and die cut sentiment from Hello Bluebird, then attached the Little Pilot image to my card with foam tape for dimension. 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Tammy

Beach Buddies with Sunny Studio

Hi friends! I'm over on the Sunny Studio blog with this fun, summer themed slimline card, featuring the adorable stamp set, Beach Buddies. These cuties are enjoying a day at the beach, and with the blazing temps here in Vegas, I must say I'm jealous, lol!

To begin, I cut Bristol cardstock to 3 1/4 X 8 1/4" and lightly ink blended the sky with Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide ink. I cut the ocean and sandy borders using the Slimline Nature Borders Dies and ink blended them with Salty Ocean, Antique Linen, and Vintage Photo Distress Oxide inks and attached to the background.

I stamped, colored with Copic markers, and die cut images from the following sets:

Beach Buddies/ Coordinating Dies

Beach Babies/ Coordinating Dies

Tropical Scenes/ Coordinating Dies

Balloon Rides/ Coordinating Dies

Next, I arranged the stamped images onto my card and attached them, using foam tape on some for dimension. I then stamped the sentiment from Beach Buddies in black ink onto my card.

Lastly, I attached the card front to white cardstock, then onto a bright pink 3 1/2 X 8 1/2" card base to complete my card.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs,

Tammy