Happy Easter Everyone!

Happy Easter, everyone! Hope your day is full of wonderful memories with your friends and family!

Have a blessed day!

Guest designing at Sweet Stamp Shop

Happy Good Friday all! And it is indeed "GOOD" for multiple reasons!

 

Today, I am excited to be a guest designer for Sweet Stamp Shop's March release! I have a few projects to share with you today!

 

The first one up is the one that was shown earlier this month, using Sweet Stamp Shop's new Calendar stamp set:

 

When I first saw this stamp set, I had a few projects pop into my head! The first one was to make a desk calendar that can be easily switched month to month. (Sorry for my not-so-pretty handwriting! If you have small number stamps, that would work perfect with this calendar stamp.) 

 

Project number two with Sweet Stamp Shop's Calendar set was to make a dry erase To-Do board/frame. I went to the dollar store and picked out a simple black frame. I created a 5x7 layout using Sweet Stamp Shop's  Calendar set and Warm Notes.

 



I used the Sweet Stamp Shop's Warm Notes on the following card as well. I used the fern stamp and stamped the image upright and them stamped upside down to create the card's design. The burlap background stamp is used along with the sentiment.

 

I love the dial from Sweet Stamp Shop's Let's Chat stamp set. I wanted to make it the focal part of this card. Using the cord stamp, I stamped the image twice to create the background of the card.

 

 

The dial stamp is attached using foam squares to and dimension to the card.

 

 

The memo stamp from the  Let's Chat set is a perfect way to personalize a card! You can fill in the blank and send it on to that special someone. It is sure to brighten their day!

 

The last card of the day using Sweet Stamp Shop's View Finder stamp set. (Also, used a hint of this set on the previous card---the arrow.) I have been seeing black card around the blogger world and decided to give it a try!

Thank you for stopping by today! I have had an exciting time being one of the guest designers for Sweet Stamp Shop! It has been a fun month!

 

Be sure to stop by and show them some love!

 

-Sweet Stamp Shop Blog

-Sweet Stamp Shop Facebook

-Sweet Stamp Shop Store



Have a joyous weekend!

Avery Elle Challenge Entry

Happy Thursday, all! Can you feel it? The weekend? A holiday weekend, as well! It is almost here!

Today I decided to take a break and create a card for the pure, fun of it! I saw the inspiration picture for the current Avery Elle March Challenge and decided I was going to play along!

Here is the inspiration picture:

And here is my take on the photo using Avery Elle's Oh, Baby Stamp set:

 

This paper from Crate Paper reminded me of the water in the inspiration photo. I also decided to cut the paper into strips to make it look let the wooden pier. The sentiment is inspired by the fading of the water into the horizon. The "Baby" image is stamped in a tan ink for the background and the "Congratulations" is stamped in a rich brown to make it look like it was in front.

 

Up for the challenge? Check out the Avery Elle March challenge and enter your creation!
 



Thank you for stopping by! Until next time!

Easter Greetings from gel-a-tins!

Hello, gel-a-tins fans! Jessi here, from Kissin' Krafts. Today I have created an elegant Easter card using gel-a-tins' Easter Bunnies Stamp set.

 

 

 I used a cross die to create the diecut on the paper layer. To highlight the cross, I placed a piece of patterned paper under the diecut area. The Easter sentiment is stamp in brown ink below the diecut. One strip of patterned paper is added to the bottom of the card. The final touch was to add a few individual gems from gelly gem rolls to add elegant effect to the card.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you enjoy the rest of you week!

 

Lookin for more gel-a-tins inspirations? Stop by gel-a-tins Facebook page HERE!

 

 

Supplies-

gel-a-tins - Easter Bunnies stamp set and gelly gem rolls

Lily Bee Designs Buttercup Collection

Memento Rich Cocoa Ink

Neehah Cardstock

It's another Prickley Monday!

Good morning, Prickley Pear fans! Hope you had an amazing weekend! Today I am sharing a CAS card I created using the Spring Crosses Clear Stamp set from Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps.

I decided to take the decorative oval stamp and repeatedly stamp the design along the left-side of the card. I added the simple sentiment "God Bless" inside one of the ovals.

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Have a great week!

Supplies:
Prickley Pear - Spring Crosses Clear Set CLR032
Neehah Ivory Cardstock
Memento Inks

Exciting news!! Get, Inky! Stamps

Happy Thursday all! I am excited to share some crafty news with you today!

I am a proud member of the design team for Get, Inky! Stamps! Their first release will happen soon! Until then, you can visit Blue Moon Creations to see their digis and their new clear stamp sets!

Here is a little about me:

My name is Jessica Pascarella from Pearland, Texas, USA. I have been addicted to paper-crafts for 10 years. My main love is card-making. But have started to expand into scrapbooking and altered items. My style is mainly Clean and Simple (CAS), but I love to challenge myself to try new styles as well as new techniques. My favorite stamping technique is paper-piecing. My main loves (outside of crafting) are spending quality time with my kiddos and husband, traveling and watching movies. I am excited to join the Get, Inky! Stamps design team and look forward to sharing my creations with you! Feel free to stop by to see my latest creations: Kissin' Krafts.

I created this CAS card using Get, Inky! Sew Sweet Cupcakes:

 

I used puffy paint to create the frosting on the cupcake!

Do you love playing along with challenges? If so, check out Get, Inky! Stamps Challenge blog! The first challenge will begin on April 1st!

What to see more Get, Inky! Stamps creations? Check out and follow the Get, Inky! Stamps blog!

Supplies:
Get, Inky! Stamps - Sew Sweet Cupcakes
Lily Bee Designs - Handmade Collection
Puffy Paint
Misc. Button

Playing along with:
Pile It On - Circle or Squares (back circle and button)

Spring is Here- Paper Smooches Style

Who is ready for Spring? I am sure everyone that has been dealing with snow! Here is next, Spring doesn't last long, so we enjoy it while it lasts!

Today's card was made for a Paper Smooches Be Our Guest challenge. I figured why not throw my name into the ring for a possible guest designer!

Here is my creation using Paper Smooches Gently Seasoned stamp set:

The tree is created using the solid dot stamps in the Gently Seasoned set. I randomly stamped the dots and added buttons to the tree. A simple sentiment is stamped onto a handmade banner.

Thank you for stopping by today! Hope it is warming up where you are!

Supplies:
Paper Smooches - Gently Seasoned
AC Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Collectio
Mohawk Cardstock
Paper Studio Christmas Green Ink
AC Cricket Green Ink
Misc. Buttons

Prickley Pear Monday!

Happy Monday, Prickley Pear fans! You know what today is, right? Design team day on the Prickley Pear blog!

Today I am sharing a card I made using Prickley Pear's Spring Crosses Clear Stamp set and the Cross Die:

I love the colors on this card!

Thanks for stopping by today! Want to see more Prickley Pear inspiration? Check out the Prickley Pear's blog or Facebook page!

Have a wonderful day!

Supplies:
Prickley Pear - Spring Crosses and Cross Die
Lily Bee Designs - Buttercup Collection
Trendy Twine - Lemon Tart
Misc. Button

Happy Easter! gel-atins style!

Can you believe that Easter is less than 2 weeks away? Are you ready gel-a-tins friends? Today I am sharing a CAS Easter card using the gel-a-tins Easter Bunnies stamp set.

Here is my gel-a-tins Easter creation:

I took the back of the egg stamp and inked it up with the purple ink and stamped. Wiped the purple ink off and allowed the stamp to dry. Then I put brown ink on the egg stamp (design side) and stamped over the purple. I cut the eggs out and attached to the embossed cardstock. The next step is to stamp and cut the bunny image from the stamp set.

Thank you for stopping by today! Looking for more gel-a-tins inspiration? Join the gel-a-tins Facebook page!

Supplies:
gel-a-tins - Easter Bunnies
Mohawak Cardstock
Memento Rich Cocoa Ink
Cuttlebug Divine Swirls Embossing Folder

TAWS Sunday Link Party Card #3

Happy Sunday everyone! Hope you had a wonderful weekend! I have spent the day not doing much until I found the 'The Alley Way Stamps" Sunday Link Party and decided I would crank out a couple cards to join in the fun!

Here are my creations using a variety of TAWS stamp sets:

using Spring has Sprung stamp set

Thank you for stopping by today! Stop by TAWS to see the awesome stamps they create! I love the larger images! Perfect for paper-piecing or coloring!



TAWS Sunday Link Party Card #2

Happy Sunday everyone! Hope you had a wonderful weekend! I have spent the day not doing much until I found the 'The Alley Way Stamps" Sunday Link Party and decided I would crank out a couple cards to join in the fun!

Here are my creations using a variety of TAWS stamp sets:



 

Thank you for stopping by today! Stop by TAWS to see the awesome stamps they create! I love the larger images! Perfect for paper-piecing or coloring!



TAWS Sunday Link Party! Card #1

Happy Sunday everyone! Hope you had a wonderful weekend! I have spent the day not doing much until I found the 'The Alley Way Stamps" Sunday Link Party and decided I would crank out a couple cards to join in the fun!

Here are my creations using a variety of TAWS stamp sets:

using Spring has Sprung and All About YOU stamp sets 

Thank you for stopping by today! Stop by TAWS to see the awesome stamps they create! I love the larger images! Perfect for paper-piecing or coloring!



Sweet Stamp Shop March Release Day #2

 

 

Hello, Sweet Stamp Shop fans! Are you loving the March release as much as I am? All the projects have been amazing and so inspiring! I have added to my crafting to-do list!

 

Today I am sharing a fun card using the Calendar set:

 

 

I love how the new Sweet Stamp Shop's Calendar Stamp set is perfect for birthday cards! No matter the month, you can make a personalized card for that special someone! You can stamp the dates for the whole month or highlight the one day.

This new Sweet Stamp Shop Calendar Set is a must have! You can use it for cards or even to include the date on a special scrapbook page!

 

Hope you are enjoying the Sweet Stamp Shop March Release! The new stamps are adorable!

 

Need more Sweet Stamp Shop inspiration?

 

-Like them on Facebook!

- Follow the Sweet Stamp Shop blog!

 

Don't forget to enter for your chance to win some of the stamp sets from this release! Find out the details HERE on the Sweet Stamp Shop blog!

 

 Supplies:

Sweet Stamp Shop - Calendar Set

Lily Bee Designs - Memorandum Collection

Lily Bee Designs Alpha Stickers

Scrabble Tiles

Memento Rich Cocoa Ink

 

 

 

 

Prickley Pear Background

Welcome Prickley Pear fans! Have you ever wanted to create a background in the white space of certain stamps, but don't have the advance coloring skills to do it with markers?

I am excited to show you a quick and simple technique that adds color to your background on your clear stamp creations.

First step:
- Flip the clear stamp over and ink up the smooth back.

Next:

- Stamp the back image onto your cardstock.

 

- Clean and air dry the back of your clear stamp. Once it is dry, flip the stamp over and ink up the image. Stamp onto the background stamp.

 

- Cut out the stamp using either a die-cut or hand-cut,

 

- If you are interested, stamp image onto patterned paper for the paper-piecing option.

 

- Create your card :)

Thank you for stopping by Prickley Pear! Have a great day!

Supplies:
Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps - Spring Flourished Ovals Clear Stamps and Flourished Oval Die
Recollection Kraft Cardstock
Lily Bee Design Papers