Nichol Spohr LLC

Seasons Givings Blog Hop (2018 Year In Review) + GIVEAWAY

Welcome 2019!

As we usher out 2018 and start the new year I want to take a minute to thank all my blog readers, YouTube viewers, and social media followers. Without your support, this blog, my YouTube Channel and all the projects I post on a weekly basis would not be possible! I love being able to share our passion for paper crafting (some fabric crafting, too!) here and I'm looking forward to even bigger and better projects for 2019! I've compiled 25 of my personal favorite projects from this past year (1-3 per month) and added links below each photo in case you missed any of the original posts. I know this is a long post but be sure to scroll down and leave a comment for a chance to win a great giveaway and visit the rest of the blogs along the hop! 

Happy New Year! 

JANUARY 2018

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FEBRUARY 2018

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MARCH 2018

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APRIL 2018

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MAY 2018

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JUNE 2018

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JULY 2018

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AUGUST 2018

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SEPTEMBER 2018

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OCTOBER 2018

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NOVEMBER 2018

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DECEMBER 2018

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G I V E A W A Y 

Today, I'm giving away this awesome collection of goodies shown below (all items are brand new, never used). One lucky commenter will receive:

In order to be entered in this giveaway, please make sure you are subscribed to my blog HERE and leave a comment telling me what your crafting resolution(s) and/or goal(s) are for 2019.

I'm making subscribing to my blog a requirement for the giveaway as this is a thank you to my blog readers, those who have been with me for awhile as well as those of you new readers joining me recently. I appreciate each and every one of you!

Giveaway will close, Monday, January 8th, 2019, 11:59 p.m. CST. Winner will be announced on January 9th, 2019. 

Congratulations to Nancy! I've emailed you!

K E E P  H O P P I N G

Click the links below for everyone participating in the Seasons Givings Blog Hop: 

Lawn Fawn
Scrapbook and Cards Today Magazine

Hero Arts

My Favorite Things
Reverse Confetti
My Sweet Petunia

Picket Fence Stamps
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Ink Blot Shop
Indigo Jade Art
Sunny Studio Stamps
Paper House Productions
Kraftin Kimmie Stamps
The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Newton's Nook Designs

Latisha Yoast

Lydia Fiedler
Lori Craig
Dina Kowal

Nichol Spohr <----- you are here.
Chari Moss

Jenn Shurkus

Vera Yates

Ashley Newell
Beth Pingry
Giovana Smith
Dana Joy
Heather Hoffman
Margie Higuchi
Mindy Eggen
Julie Tilman
Cindy Lawrence
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Kelly Latevola
Emily Midgett
Ilina Crouse
Emily Leiphart
Kristi Goulet
Debi Adams
Tracey McNeeley
Wanda Guess
Ashley Harris
Tracey McLennon
Janine Tinklenberg
Amy Rysavy
Caly Person
Marcie Sharp
Mary-Ann Coulter
Amy Tsuruta
Tricia Barber
Shemaine Smith
Christine Meyer
Lisa Henke
Shellye McDaniel
Kathy Schweinfurth
Yvonne Van Der Grijp
Lynette Kaufmann
Laura Williams
Dana Tatar
Cheiron Brandon
Patti Gilliam
Gracie Chavez
Carisa Zglobicki
Debbie Seyer
Mariana Grigsby
Michelle Woerner
Deborah Saaranen
Lisa Stein

 

Mama Elephant | Love You Pig Time Cards

Hello! Today I'm sharing a couple of die cut heavy cards featuring the newest add-on to the Mama Elephant Favor Bag Collection, the Favor Bag Piggie! I paired this cutie with my favorite Favor Bag Add On Love heart and arrows dies, a stamped, embossed, and die cut frame, and coordinating sentiments from the Hogs and Kisses Stamp Set! These cards would make great Valentines, love, or anytime cards just by switching up the greetings.

V I D E O  T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of these two piggie-themed love cards from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

The Favor Bag Piggie Die Collection comes with a couple of different ear and eye options for customizing your piggies! I used the floppy ears and round eyes for one pig and the standing up ears and oval eyes for the other.

I stamped the Simon Says Stamp Diagonal Stripe Background on Lawn Fawn Chili Pepper Cardstock using clear embossing ink and heat embossed the stripes with white embossing powder for the red/white striped frame. A diagonal stripe background is one of my most favorite background stamps for creating amazing striped backgrounds in any color! The frame was die cut using the Mama Elephant Framed Tags Hug It Out. The inside panel for each frame was die cut from Simon Says Stamp Fog Cardstock.

The piggies for both cards were die cut using components from the Favor Bag Piggie Die Set, Snow Deer Die Set, and Love Die Set. The piggies were inked with Worn Lipstick Distress Ink for a bit of added texture. The snout on each pig was die cut three times and stacked one on top of another before being adhered to the face. The "body" of each pig was created from the "face" from the Snow Deer Set.

Sentiments from the Hogs and Kisses Stamp Set were stamped on the Favor Bag Love heart die cut using clear embossing ink and heat set with white embossing powder. The arrow was threaded through the die cut slots in the heart and assembled with specialty gold foil and glitter cardstocks.

Additional sentiments from the Hogs and Kisses Stamp Set were stamped on the inside of each card with black ink.

Red heart accents were added to the center of the bows and under the stamped and embossed sentiments on the hearts. Die cut glittery hearts (using dies from the Mama Elephant Pocket Envelope Set) complete the love-theme on each card front.

S U P P L I E S

Below you will find links to the supplies used to create this project(s). Click the icon for the store underneath the thumbnails to start shopping. Where available I use compensated affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me to keep bringing you new projects and videos. Thank you! 

Mama Elephant FAVOR BAG ACCESSORY... [ SSS ] Mama Elephant FAVOR BAG ACCESSORY... [ SSS ] Mama Elephant FAVOR BAG ACCESSORY... [ SSS ] Mama Elephant POCKET ENVIE Creative... [ SSS ] Mama Elephant FRAMED TAGS HUG IT OUT... [ SSS ] Mama Elephant Clear Stamps HOGS AND... [ SSS ] Simon Says Cling Rubber Stamp... [ SSS ] Lawn Fawn BALLET SLIPPERS Cardstock... [ SSS ] Lawn Fawn GUAVA Cardstock LF1117 [ SSS ] Lawn Fawn CHILI PEPPER Cardstock LF1116 [ SSS ] Lawn Fawn VANILLA MALT Cardstock LF1576 [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# FOG... [ SSS ] Lawn Fawn BLACK LICORICE Cardstock... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Cardstock CRIMSON... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Cardstock WHITE... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Cardstock GOLD... [ SSS ] Couture Creations GOLD MATTE A4... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp White A2 TOP Fold... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Envelopes COTTON... [ SSS ] Buttons Galore and More Sparkletz RED... [ SSS ] Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink... [ SSS ] Lawn Fawn LOBSTER Premium Dye Ink Pad... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad... [ SSS ] Lawn Fawn WHITE Embossing Powder LF1537 [ SSS ] Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad WORN... [ SSS ] Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS... [ SSS ] Sakura CLASSIC WHITE Fine Line 05... [ SSS ] Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun... [ SSS ] Inkadinkado EMBOSSING MAGIC Powder... [ SSS ] MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool... [ SSS ] MINI MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping... [ SSS ] Scrapbook Adhesives 3D 217 WHITE FOAM... [ SSS ] Ranger .5 Oz. MINI MULTI MEDIUM MATTE... [ SSS ] ScraPerfect SMALL NO CLOG WRITING CAP... [ SSS ]

End of the Year Crafty Sales & Savings (December 30, 2018)

Hello! Popping in here this Sunday morning to share some end-of-the-year savings and sales and fun finds with y'all!

Always be sure to check the individual websites for the fine print. Every effort has been made for accurate details but sometimes things get missed. Please email me if you see any mistakes.

 

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Simon Says Stamp:

• Save 30% on all Siimon Says Stamp branded wafer thin dies with code: SDCR546
• Valid 12/28 - 12/31 at 11:59 pm EST

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Sequin/Bead Storage:

• This 82 piece storage tray is what I use to store all my sequins, seed beads, jewels, etc. This is the lowest price I've ever seen this offered for. I'm picking up an extra to have on hand.
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Honey Bee Stamps:

• Honey Bee's owner, Melissa, is celebrating her birthday with the biggest HBS sale of the year with 37% off all HBS branded products. 
• Use code: HBD37
• Valid Monday, December 31, 2018

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Gina K Designs:

• End of the year inventory reduction sale with 40% off in the sale category!
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Concord & 9th:

• From now until the end of the year, for every $50 in gift cards you purchase you’ll receive a free $10 gift card.
• No promotion code needed - Free $10 Gift card will be e-mailed within 48 hours after purchase. (Excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, in which case we will send them as soon as possible after the holiday.)
• No limits: Spend $100 get $20, $150 get $30, etc
• Excludes wholesale 
• Available worldwide
• Gift Cards do not expire
• *Free gift in January with qualifying $60 purchase.
• Promotion ends 11:59pm December 31, 2018.

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Spellbinders:

• Save 50% off select holiday products HERE

Below are links to some of my favorite dies on sale and photos of my projects created with these favorites, too!

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Ellen Hutson:

• Year End Clearance Sale!!!!
• No coupon code needed.
• Click HERE to shop!

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Spellbinders Kit & Caboodle December 2018 Kit (10 Cards!)

Hello! Today I'm sharing 10 cards created with the Spellbinders December 2018 Kit & Caboodle supplies. The Kit & Caboodle Kit includes the Small Die of the Month Club Kit Dies, Large Die of the Month Club Kit Dies, and Card Kit of the Month. I love how the supplies work so well together! The Small and Large Club Kit Dies for December are designed to work together and I love, love, love the Card Kit of the Month patterned papers so much that I used them throughout my 10 card samples.

V I D E O  T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of these ten cards made with the Spellbinders December 2018 Kit & Caboodle from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

One of my favorite things about card kit crafting is how the components all go together and match making creating lots of cards quickly and easily a snap! These 10 cards came together in one afternoon by using the Spellbinders Small Die of the Month Club Kit Dies, Large Die of the Month Club Kit Dies, and Card Kit of the Month for December. You still have time to join in order to get the supplies to make these cards! I am a huge fan of the Spellbinders kits and I think you will be too!

One of the best things about the December Card Kit of the Month is that the colors and designs work especially well for masculine-themed cards, something I am constantly on the lookout for. 

My first four cards feature the pre-made die cuts, patterned papers, card bases, envelopes, cardstock, twine, dies, and adhesives from the Card Kit of the Month. I added stamped greetings from the Simon Says Stamp Simple Sentiments 2 Stamp Set to finish each design.

Dressing up pre-mades with things like Nuvo Crystal Drops add instant interest to the designs, giving them a professional, finished look!

My favorite thing from each Card Kit of the Month is the exclusive dies. This month you get tons of amazing images, including the polar bear shown below, that make the most amazing cards! I love, love, love the dies!

I used the Simon Says Stamp Simple Sentiments 2 Stamp Set and Simon Says Stamp Love Messages Stamp Set to add stamped greetings to the two card designs. I love that by simply switching up the a little color and the sentiments the same image can work for two completely different occasions!

The Small Die of the Month Club Kit Dies and Large Die of the Month Club Kit Dies were made to work together this month but work just as well on their own. These next two cards feature the Small Die of the Month Club Kit Dies paired with cardstock and patterned papers from the Card Kit of the Month. 

I again paired die cut greetings with stamped and embossed sentiments from the Simon Says Stamp Simple Sentiments 2 Stamp Set.

My final two card shares today feature the d Large Die of the Month Club Kit Dies. I love the interactive element to these cards. The bottom design features dies from only the d Large Die of the Month Club Kit Dies and the top card features a greeting and florals from the Small Die of the Month Club Kit Dies.

I again, used patterned papers, foil cardstock, and cardstock from the Card Kit of the Month. These cards fold down and fit into a standard A2 sized envelope! Stamped and embossed greetings from the Simon Says Stamp Wreath Greetings finishes each card.

S U P P L I E S

Below you will find links to the supplies used to create this project(s). Click the icon for the store underneath the thumbnails to start shopping. Where available I use compensated affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me to keep bringing you new projects and videos. Thank you! 

Kit & Caboodle Value Club Membership... [ SPL ] Card Kit of the Month Membership -... [ SPL ] Small Die of the Month Membership -... [ SPL ] Large Die of the Month Membership -... [ SPL ] PL-001 Platinum Die Cutting and... [ SPL ] Tool 'n One [ SPL | SSS ] Simon Says Clear Stamps LOVE MESSAGES... [ SSS ] Simon Says Clear Stamps SIMPLE... [ SSS ] Simon Says Clear Stamps WREATH... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER... [ SSS ] Tonic WHITE BLIZZARD Nuvo Glitter... [ SSS | ELH ] Tonic GLOSS SIMPLY WHITE Nuvo Crystal... [ SSS | ELH ] Tonic METALLIC COPPER PENNY Nuvo... [ SSS | ELH ] Tonic MAJESTIC GOLD Pearlescent... [ SSS ] Neenah Classic Crest 110 LB SMOOTH... [ SSS | ELH ] 9 x 12 WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack 118711 [ SSS ] Be Mine | Candy Hearts - Honey Bee... [ HNB ] Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun... [ SSS | ELH ] EK Success POWDER TOOL Applicator... [ SSS | ELH ] Tim Holtz Tonic GUILLOTINE COMFORT... [ SSS | ELH ] Crystal Ninja CRYSTAL KATANA Mixed... [ SSS ] Scrapbook Adhesives 3D 217 WHITE FOAM... [ SSS | ELH ] Stick It Adhesive LARGE SHEETS 5 Pack... [ SSS | ELH ] Darice ADHESIVE FOAM 33 Double Sided... [ SSS ]

Simon Says Stamp January 2019 Card Kit | Polychromos on Dark Cardstock

The Simon Says Stamp January 2019 Card Kit, Snow Much, is now available!

You can pick up the January 2019 card kit HERE for just $34.99 + shipping. Or if you’d like to receive this kit and future kits for only $29.99 + shipping per month, you can SUBSCRIBE HERE. When you subscribe you will receive kits delivered to your door automatically.

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Watch the creation of this snowman background polychromos on dark cardstock card from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

I'm a big fan of all over stamped backgrounds. Today I stamped the snowmen, greeting, and snowflakes from the Snow Much Stamp set included in the January 2019 Card Kit all over the Island Blue Cardstock from the kit, colored in the images with Polychromos colored pencils and finished the card with some simple detailing. I love how Polychromos color over dark cardstock. The effect is amazing!

The key to success with this technique is to make sure and use a stamp positioner tool. I started the design by stamping the "Snow Much" sentiment from the Snow Much Stamp Set with clear embossing ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder.

Snowmen from the Snow Much Stamp Set were stamped with Versafine Onyx Black Ink. I left the stamps in the stamp positioner and colored them in with Polychromos. This dulls the stamped lines so once I was done coloring images I would place the panel back in the MISTI and stamp the images again. This gives the nice, bold black stamped line! I repeated this multiple times to fill in all the edges of the card around the large greeting. I just love these snowmen!

Once I had the snowmen stamped and colored it was time to fill in the "white space" with snowflakes. I took images from the Snow Much Stamp Set and stamped them with clear embossing ink before heat embossing with white embossing powder. An additional sentiment from the stamp set was stamped on black cardstock with clear embossing ink, heat embossed with white embossing powder, trimmed into a thin strip, and adhered to the card as shown.

White pen detail was added throughout the design to add highlights and interest to the snowmen. The white pen also comes in the January kit!

Finally, I finished the card with Nuvo Crystal Drops in White Blizzard in the center of the open circles and some of the snowflakes. Glossy Accents was added to the carrot noses.

S U P P L I E S

Below you will find links to the supplies used to create this project(s). Click the icon for the store underneath the thumbnails to start shopping. Where available I use compensated affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me to keep bringing you new projects and videos. Thank you! 

Simon Says Stamp Card Kit of The... [ SSS ] Simon Says Clear Stamps SNOW MUCH... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100#... [ SSS ] Lawn Fawn BLACK LICORICE Cardstock... [ SSS ] Faber-Castell POLYCHROMOS COLORED... [ SSS ] Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink... [ SSS ] Tonic WHITE BLIZZARD Nuvo Glitter... [ SSS ] Tonic GLOSS SIMPLY WHITE Nuvo Crystal... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad... [ SSS ] Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER... [ SSS ] Sakura BLACK GLAZE GEL PENS Pen 2... [ SSS ] Sakura Stardust CLEAR GLITTER PENS... [ SSS ] Sakura CLASSIC WHITE Fine Line 05... [ SSS ] Tim Holtz Tonic GUILLOTINE COMFORT... [ SSS ] MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool... [ SSS ] Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun... [ SSS ] EK Success POWDER TOOL Applicator... [ SSS ] Ranger MINI GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue... [ SSS ] ScraPerfect SMALL NO CLOG WRITING CAP... [ SSS ] Darice ADHESIVE FOAM 33 Double Sided... [ SSS ]

Boxing Day Crafty Sales & Savings (December 26, 2018)

Hello! Popping in here quick today to share some Boxing Day and end-of-the-year/season Crafty Sales &  Savings! 

Now that I am feeling better (I've been sick twice this month!) I am working on getting some new blog posts, projects, and videos up ASAP! Hope everyone is having a great holiday season!!!!

Always be sure to check the individual websites for the fine print. Every effort has been made for accurate details but sometimes things get missed. Please email me if you see any mistakes.

 

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Simon Says Stamp:

• 25% off all Ranger products with code: BXDY985
• Valid now through 12/28 at 11:59 pm EST

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My Favorite Things:

• Save 30% on stamps, die-namics, and stencils with code: SAVE30
• Valid December 26-28
• In stock products only, excludes new

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Concord & 9th:

• From now until the end of the year, for every $50 in gift cards you purchase you’ll receive a free $10 gift card.
• No promotion code needed - Free $10 Gift card will be e-mailed within 48 hours after purchase. (Excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, in which case we will send them as soon as possible after the holiday.)
• No limits: Spend $100 get $20, $150 get $30, etc
• Excludes wholesale 
• Available worldwide
• Gift Cards do not expire
• *Free gift in January with qualifying $60 purchase.
• Promotion ends 11:59pm December 31, 2018.

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Spellbinders:

• Save 50% off select holiday products HERE

Below are links to some of my favorite dies on sale and photos of my projects created with these favorites, too!

(Click HERE for the original blog post and video tutorial.)

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Ellen Hutson:

• Year End Clearance Sale!!!!
• No coupon code needed.
• Click HERE to shop!

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Last Minute Crafty Shopping Ideas, Sales, & Savings (December 21, 2018)

Hello! Popping in here today with some awesome last minute gift card deals plus end of the year clearance savings for y'all! 

Always be sure to check the individual websites for the fine print. Every effort has been made for accurate details but sometimes things get missed. Please email me if you see any mistakes.

 

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Honey Bee Stamps:

• Give a gift card, get a gift card! 10% back for you to spend!!!
• Dec. 20 - 25, 2018, purchase a gift card in any denomination and get 10% back in gift card value for yourself!
• No coupon code needed. Add gift card to your cart and checkout. 
• NOTE: The gift card that you purchase will be sent instantly and automatically to the recipient. The extra FREE gift card will be sent to you within 24 hours. FREE card valid on the purchase of gift cards only. Valid December 20th - December 25th, for customers world-wide! Additional coupon codes are not valid on gift cards. Not valid with any other coupons or specials. Not valid on previous purchases.

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Simon Says Stamp:

• Grab a Gift Card HERE! Perfect gift for that crafter on your list!

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My Favorite Things:

• Save 25-50% on products in the SALE category
• No code necessary
• Valid Dec. 20-22, 2018

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Concord & 9th:

• From now until the end of the year, for every $50 in gift cards you purchase you’ll receive a free $10 gift card.
• No promotion code needed - Free $10 Gift card will be e-mailed within 48 hours after purchase. (Excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, in which case we will send them as soon as possible after the holiday.)
• No limits: Spend $100 get $20, $150 get $30, etc
• Excludes wholesale 
• Available worldwide
• Gift Cards do not expire
• *Free gift in January with qualifying $60 purchase.
• Promotion ends 11:59pm December 31, 2018.

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Spellbinders:

• Up to 70% off markdowns!
• Click HERE to shop!

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Honey Bee Stamps | Piece of Cake with Mae the Mouse

Hello friends! Today I'm sharing a new card featuring stamps and dies from Honey Bee's latest release, Brie Mine! This awesome new release features the adorable Mae the Mouse Stamp Set that I paired with a cupcake from the Piece of Cake Stamp Set and sentiments from the Brie Mine Stamp Set. I am loving all the accessories and images that work together from this release and I think you will too! Let's get started!

V I D E O  T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of this love-themed scene card from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

While small sentiments were used to add detail to the background of this card the main sentiment for the design is stamped inside the card. As I played around with the elements I felt like there wasn't a great placed to stamp the greetings on the front of the card so I let the images and background shine on the front and stamped a coordinating punny greeting from Brie Mine inside.

The background of the card was inked with Picked Raspberry, Spun Sugar, and Cracked Pistachio Distress Inks. Water from a Distress Sprayer was used to add distressing to the background of the card. I set aside the background to air dry while stamping and coloring.

Images from the Mae the Mouse and Piece of Cake stamp sets were stamped on smooth white cardstock with black ink, colored in with Copic Markers, and die cut with the coordinating Mae the Mouse and Piece of Cake dies. The images were adhered to the background as shown and white highlight detail was added with a white pen.

The background was created with by stamping the "xo" from the Mae the Mouse Stamp Set with clear embossing ink and heat setting with white embossing powder. Smaller sentiments were stamped with Picked Raspberry Distress Ink and Lobster Dye Ink. Hearts from the Piece of Cake Stamp Set were stamped with Picked Raspberry Distress Ink and Cracked Pistachio Distress Ink. Candy Hearts in Be Mine were scattered throughout the background and a Hug Me Candy Heart was added to the truffle image.

Nuvo Crystal Drops in White Blizzard were added to the "xo" in the background and also to the frosting on the cupcake. Glossy Accents was added to the mouse's nose and the cherry.

Greetings from the Brie Mine Stamp Set were stamped inside the card with black ink and Picked Raspberry Distress Ink to finish the card.

S U P P L I E S

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S H O P P I N G 

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Lawn Fawn | Reindeer Tiny Gift Boxes

I adore the Tiny Gift Box and Add Ons dies from Lawn Fawn! The Tiny Gift Box Deer Add On dies make creating reindeer boxes for the holiday season so cute and easy! Not only are these the perfect size for adding a little sweet treat but they could also be used for decoration! I thought it would be fun to create multiples and make a box for each of Santa's reindeer. Today I have nine Tiny Gift Boxes: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder, Blitzen, and Rudolph! Let's get started!

V I D E O  T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of there reindeer tiny gift boxes from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

Die cutting the elements was the most time consuming part of this project. I broke it down into assembly line style by first die cutting all the components for each box and putting them in stacks and then assembling all the boxes and finally adding embellishment.

To give the reindeer some variety I die cut the component for each from three different shades of brown Lawn Fawn cardstock: Paper Bag, Ground Coffee, and Chocolate Bar. I used the Tiny Gift Box Die, Tiny Gift Box Deer Add On Dies, and the hearts from the Scalloped Box Card Pop Up dies (for the hearts on the bums). Heart dies (if you choose to use them) could be from any set with the right size heart. Check your stash of dies to see what you have that will work!

Each box was assembled and then embellished with the add ons. I glued everything in place with the Lawn Fawn Glue Tube. 

Before each side panel was glued in place I customized the reindeer with Milo's ABCs, the Lawn Fawn Clear Embossing Pad, and white embossing powder.

Rudolph got a sweet little red nose! Nuvo Crystal Drops in White Blizzard were applied to the holly berries, cheeks and bow ties. Glossy Accents was added to the eyes and noses of each box.

A little heart on the back of each box is the perfect finishing touch.

S U P P L I E S

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Simon Says Stamp January Card Kit | Stitching Tree with Pom Pom Trim + GIVEAWAY

The Simon Says Stamp January 2019 Card Kit, Snow Much, is now available!

You can pick up the January 2019 card kit HERE for just $34.99 + shipping. Or if you’d like to receive this kit and future kits for only $29.99 + shipping per month, you can SUBSCRIBE HERE. When you subscribe you will receive kits delivered to your door automatically.

V I D E O  T U T O R I A L

Watch the creation of this holiday thank you card from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:

I love the look of the Stitching Tree from THIS POST so much that I wanted to try another take on it, this time on a patterned paper background with a pom pom trim garland! The result is a beautiful elegant Christmas Thank You card, created quickly and easily with components from the January SSS Card Kit! The patterned paper, pom poms, white thread, needle, and stamps all come from the kit!

I started the card by die cutting the Echo Park Celebrate Winter patterned paper from the January Kit with my favorite Simon Says Stamp Frames Die. The paper was trimmed to 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 before die cutting.

The thin frame was discarded and die cut again from Silver Glitter Cardstock. 

From the center rectangle, the Stitching Tree die was used to die cut the holes for stitching. I used white/silver crochet thread from my stash (I get mine at Hobby Lobby back with the yarn on an endcap). I stiched the tree with a zig zag type of stitch to "fill in" the design as much as possible. I love how the white/silver shows up so well against the blue on blue background.

Next, I threaded the white thread from the January Kit on a needle and came up from the back of the tree panel. I threaded on a small white pom pom and went back through one of the Stitching Tree holes. I repeated this process throughout the tree, adding more pom poms as the tree widens near the bottom. I sewed at a diagonal to give the look of a garland on the tree. I love the way the pom poms decorate the tree! Snow much fun! 

A star was die cut from Silver Glitter Cardstock using the Large Holiday Shapes die and adhered to the top of the tree.

The outer frame was adhered directly to the top fold card base. The silver glitter cardstock frame was glued in place directly on the card base and the background was finished by adding the Stitching Tree panel with foam adhesive.

Holiday Mix gemstones were glued in place in the center of some  of the snowflakes to add more sparkle and elegance to the design.

The card was finished by stamping "thanks" from the Snow Much stamp set below the tree with clear embossing ink and heat embossing with white embossing powder.

On the inside of the card another sentiment from the Snow Much stamp set was stamped with clear embossing ink and heat embossed with silver embossing powder.

S U P P L I E S

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G I V E A W A Y

Simon Says Stamp has generously offered me the opportunity to give a away January 2019 Simon Says Stamp Card Kit to one lucky recipient! 

Please leave a comment on this blog post in the "Comments" section below today's post by Wednesday, December 19, 2018, 11:59 p.m. CST for a chance to win this incredible kit!

Winner will be notified via email.

Congratulations to Jen Petersen! I've emailed you!