Color Challenge 1 with Hello Bluebird

Hi friends! We are so excited to announce new monthly design challenges over at Hello Bluebird! Our first challenge is a color challenge. Take inspiration from this gorgeous pastel palette featuring pastel pink, buttercup yellow, mint green, and lavender; perfect for your Spring and Easter projects! A little shout out to my super-talented daughter, Avery, for creating this gorgeous color board!

I was inspired to create a sweet Easter themed card, featuring the adorable critters from Little Painters.

To create my card, I cut a panel of Bristol smooth cardstock to 3 1/2 X 8 1/2" and ink blended the background with Kitsch Flamingo and Spun Sugar Distress Oxide inks. Next, using the Summer Woods Scene Die, I die cut Bristol smooth cardstock (grass, bushes, and treetops), and kraft cardstock (tree trunks). I blended Cracked Pistachio and Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide inks onto the grassy borders, bushes, and tree foliage, splattering with some Mowed Lawn ink (thinned with water) to add some interest. I then lightly inked the kraft tree trunks with Vintage Photo Distress Oxide ink and attached all of the die cut elements onto my pink inked background to create a fun backdrop.

Next, I stamped the images from Little Painters, colored with Copic markers, and die cut with the Little Painters Die.

Additional stamp sets used:

Spring Gatherings/ Coordinating Dies

Copic Colors:

Bunnies: W5, W3, W1, W00, RV02, RV10, RV00

Chicks: Y18, Y15, Y13, Y000

Hedgehog: E57, E55, E53, E51, E50, E0000

Pinks: RV02, RV10, RV00

Greens: G02, G00, G000

Lavender: V04, V12, V01, V000

I then arranged the color images onto my card, attaching with foam tape for dimension. Lastly, I stamped the sentiment from Spring Gatherings in black ink to complete my card.

Be sure to head over to the Hello Bluebird Blog for the Challenge Rules and details (for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to the Hello Bluebird shop), and more inspiration from the design team!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I can't wait to see what you all create for our #hellobluebirdcolorchallenge1

Hugs,

Tammy

Pretty Pink Posh - March 2022 Release Blog Hop

Hello friends! I'm so excited to be joining in on the blog hop to celebrate the Pretty Pink Posh March Release!  The brand new Spring and Easter release is available now and it is amazing! 

If you're following along with the blog hop, you should have arrived here from Yoonsun Hur's blog.        Make sure to read to the bottom of my post for info on the giveaway and links to today's blog hop participants!

 

For my project, I created some fun little Easter treat baskets, using the brand new Easter Circles Stamp Set. If you've been following me for a while, then you know my love for creating special little favors for the holidays and special occasions. I just love this collection of circle stamps, and the addition of the Easter designs is adorable!! I will be reaching for this one for years to come!

To begin, I stamped the Easter Circles onto Bristol smooth cardstock, colored with Copic markers, and die cut with the Easter Circles Coordinating Dies. I then attached the die cut Easter Circles onto different colored pastel scalloped circles cut using the Valentine Circles Coordinating Dies.

Next, I created the baskets. I cut patterned paper to 6 X 6" and scored at 2" and 4". I turned my paper and scored again at 2" and 4", creating a square grid with 9 equal 2" squares. I then cut along the first score line on all four sides (up to the first score line)to create a flap. Then I folded along all the score lines with a bone folder, and attached the cut ends of the squares at an angle to form a basket shape. Next, I cut a strip of patterned paper 3/4" W X 8" L to create the handles for the baskets. I added a white scalloped edge to the handles using the Stitched Borders 4 and attached them to the baskets using red line sticky tape. You can also use a small brad to attach the handles, but I didn't have any on hand, lol.

Once my baskets were assembled, I attached the Easter Circles to the front using foam tape for a bit of dimension and sturdiness. I die cut little white tags from the Tulip Cover Plate Die and stamped sentiments from the Easter Signs Stamp Set and Easter Wreath Stamp Set and tied them onto the baskets with some bakers twine to complete my project! 

GIVEAWAY

There are 3 $25 gift certificates up for grabs (one winner each day). Winners will be picked randomly along the blog hop. Comments must be left by 11:59 PM PST on 3/20/2022. Winners will be announced on the PPP blog.

Here's a list of all the designer's participating in today's blog hop:

Pretty Pink Posh Blog

Mindy Eggen

Wanda Guess

Melody Rupple

Raquel Arribas

Yoonsun Hur

Tammy Stark---->>>YOU ARE HERE!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Happy Hopping!!

Garden Birthday Party with Hello Bluebird

Hello friends! I'm over on the Hello Bluebird blog  with this Tweet Birthday card, featuring the critters from Garden Party and the balloons from Balloon Buddies. Head on over to the HB blog for all the details and a complete supply list! 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Big hugs,

Tammy

Pretty Pink Posh - 8th Birthday Blog Hop

Hello friends! I'm so excited to be joining in on the 3 day blog hop to celebrate the Pretty Pink Posh's 8th Birthday and new release! WOW! The brand new birthday release is available now and it is full of amazing products I know you will love! 

If you're following along with the blog hop, you should have arrived here from Nichol Spohr's blog.  Make sure to read to the bottom of my post for info on the AMAZING giveaway and links to today's blog hop participants!

I created a couple of fun birthday projects using a combination of brand new products combined with some older birthday products. I just love how seamlessly all the sets work together! 

For my first card, I created a slimline card, featuring the new Build A Cupcake stamp set. Combined with the Cupcake Critters stamp set, it makes for such a fun and festive scene!

To begin, I cut a piece of Bristol smooth cardstock to 3 X 8" and ink blended it with Mermaid Lagoon and Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide inks. I splattered the background with some water and thinned Mermaid Lagoon ink for interest. Once dry, I attached the inked background to a white mat, measuring 3 1/4 X 8 1/2", and then onto a bright pink 3 1/2 X 8 1/2" card base. Next, I stamped the images from the Build A Cupcake stamp set and Cupcake Critters stamp set and colored them with Copic markers, adding highlights with a white gel pen. I then die cut the images using the Build A Cupcake Coordinating Dies and Cupcake Critters Coordinating Dies. Lastly, I stamped the sentiment onto the background with black ink and attached the stamped images using foam tape for dimension.

My next card features a fun shaker inside the new Birthday Wreath Stamp Set. To begin, I cut a piece of Bristol cardstock, measuring 4 X 5 1/4" and ink blended it with Picked Raspberry, Kitsch Flamingo, and Spun Sugar Distress Oxide inks. I then splattered some water then some thinned out Picked Raspberry ink onto the background. Next, I stamped the wreath from the Birthday Wreath Stamp Set, colored it with Copic markers, and die cut with the Birthday Wreath Coordinating Dies. I then attached a piece of acetate to the back of the wreath to cover up the opening. I sprinkled some of the Pinata Party Clay Confetti onto the card, then attached the wreath using a couple of layers of foam tape to allow for the confetti to move around. I added the adorable bunny from the Cupcake Critters stamp set then stamped the sentiment from the Birthday Wreath stamp set in black ink. To finish my card, I attached the inked card front to a white A2 card base.

GIVEAWAY

There are 2  $50 gift certificates up for grabs (one winner each day). Winners will be picked randomly along the blog hop. Comments must be left by 11:59 PM PST on 2/16/2022. Winners will be announced on the PPP blog.

Here's a list of all the designer's participating in today's blog hop:

Pretty Pink Posh

Jennifer McGuire

Rachel Alvarado

Nichol Spohr

Tammy Stark >>> YOU are HERE!!

Leica Palma

Jeanne Jachna

Elaine Wakeling

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to hop along and leave a comment for a chance to win the giveaway! Happy Hopping!!

Hugs,

Tammy

Valentine Theme Week with Pretty Pink Posh

 Hi friends! I'm excited to be joining in for Valentine Theme Week over at Pretty Pink Posh!  Love is in the air, and I have a couple of fun projects to share, using products from the new Valentine release.

**All items in the Valentine section are 15% during theme week!

To begin, I stamped the images from the Love Balloons stamp set, colored with Copic markers, and die cut with the coordinating dies.

Copic Colors Used:

Red: R46, R17, R05

Pinks: RV17, RV06, RV04, RV02, RV00

Squirrel: E25, E23, E31, E51, E50

Beaver: E47, E44, E43, E42, E40, E51, E50

Skunk: C7, C5, C3, C1, C00

Bunny: W4, W2, W1, W0, W00

For my first card, I created an infinity shaker card. To begin, I cut an A2 piece of Bristol smooth cardstock and lightly ink blended it with Picked Raspberry, Kitsch Flamingo, and Spun Sugar Distress Oxide inks. I then placed the Scattered Hearts Stencil over my inked background and blended Picked Raspberry and Kitsch Flamingo to create a subtle heart background. I then put the inked background into an A2 cello bag and filled it with Pink Hearts Clay Confetti, White Hearts Clay Confetti, and Be Mine Clay Confetti, then sealed it up. 

Next, I die cut a white cloud border using the Stitched Borders 2 Dies, trimmed it to fit, stamped my sentiment, and attached it to the front of my shaker. Lastly, I arranged the colored images onto my card and attached them using foam tape, then attached the shaker to a white A2 card case using strong adhesive.

For my next card, I created a simple heart shaker card using the adorable images from the Love Balloons stamp set. I started by cutting an A2 card base using hot pink cardstock. Next, I cut a smaller white rectangle, then cut a heart opening using the All My Love Coordinating Dies. I inked a panel of Bristol cardstock using Kitsch Flamingo and Spun Sugar Distress Oxide inks, and then lightly stenciled some hearts with Kitsch Flamingo using the Scattered Hearts Stencil. I attached a piece of acetate to cover the heart opening and lined the back of the panel with foam tape. I sprinkled Pink Hearts Clay Confetti, White Hearts Clay Confetti, and Be Mine Clay Confetti onto the inked background and attached the white panel to the hot pink cardstock to create the shaker.

Lastly, I attached the stamped images to my card using foam tape for dimension and stamped the sentiment in black ink to complete my card.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope I inspired you to create something fun for Valentine's Day!!

Big hugs,

Tammy

Valentine Flying High with Hello Bluebird

Hi friends! I'm over on the Hello Bluebird blog  sharing this fun Valentine's themed card, featuring one of my favorites, Flying High. For all the details and links to items used, head on over to the blog!

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Crafting!

Hugs,

Tammy

Pretty Pink Posh January 2022 Release Blog Hop

Hello friends! I'm so excited to be joining in on the blog hop to celebrate the Pretty Pink Posh January 2022 release! The brand new Valentine release is available now and it is amazing! 

If you're following along with the blog hop, you should have arrived here from the Pretty Pink Posh blog. Make sure to read to the bottom of my post for info on the giveaway and links to today's blog hop participants!

For my project, I created a fun shaker card and coordinating gift tags using the new Sending Love stamp set. This set is one of my favorites from the new release; it's just too adorable! 

To begin, I stamped images from  Sending Love, colored with Copic markers, and die cut with the Sending Love Coordinating Dies. Next, I cut an A2 piece of white cardstock and created an Air Mail border by alternating red, white, and blue strips of cardstock cut using the Simple Strips Dies. 

I then created the shaker by cutting 5 Scallop Frames from white cardstock. I stacked, then glued, 4 frames together and attached to my inked background (Blueprint Sketch, Tumbled Glass, Spun Sugar, and Kitsch Flamingo Distress Oxide inks). Next, I generously sprinkled the new Love Letters Clay Confetti onto the background and sealed it up with another Scallop Frame backed with acetate. I attached the rectangle shaker to the striped background and added the stamped images onto the front, attaching some with foam tape for dimension. Lastly, I white heat embossed the sentiment onto a black cardstock strip and attached it to my card front to complete it!

Since I had to use all of the adorable critters from the Sending Love stamp set, I also created a couple of coordinating tags.

I started by die cutting Bristol smooth cardstock using the Scallop Square Tags Dies. i masked off the edges and ink blended the background using Blueprint Sketch, Kitsch Flamingo, and Spun Sugar Distress Oxide inks. I then splattered some water onto the background and some watered down ink to give it some interest. Next, I added the colored images from the Sending Love stamp set, attaching them with foam tape. The balloon was stamped from the Love Balloons stamp set and die cut using the Coordinating Dies. To finish my tags, I stamped the sentiment along the bottom with black ink and threaded some red and white bakers twine.

GIVEAWAY

There are 2 $25 gift certificates up for grabs (one winner each day). Winners will be picked randomly along the blog hop. Comments must be left by 11:59 PM PST on 1/16/2022. Winners will be announced on the PPP blog.

Here's a list of all the designer's participating in today's blog hop:

Pretty Pink Posh blog

Tammy Stark >>>> You are HERE

Jeanne Jachna

Yoonsun Hur

Dana Kirby

Heather Hoffman

Thanks so much for stopping by! Happy Hopping!!