Blooming Heart

Happy Monday!

I hope everyone is well today.

I'm doing great and am happy to be here to share a card created for

Conie Fong Art & Design!

I have used the lovely Ella Fleur.

She has been colored with pencils and fussy cut.

My 5 x 7 inch card is a pretty simple design.

I covered the white card base with a pretty metallic card stock.

The background panel is from a Recollections 12 x 12 paper pad.

It was cut from one of the corners of a page.

I like using papers with patterns that can be used that way!

It is white with silver foiled flowers.

I added a little color with inks and stamped and heat embossed the sentiment.

A slit was cut and then I fussy cut part of the bottom scallop and 

slipped the fussy cut image in.

Glitter Dots were added to the top right corner to complete.

I do hope you'll check this digi out along with all the other

fabulous digis available in Conie's Etsy Shop.

Also, I hope you'll join us over on Facebook at

Conie Fong Art & Design Group.

You'll find lots of inspiration there and we welcome you to share your

creations using Conie Fong products!

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Conie Fong now has a You Tube Channel where she teaches drawing simple images 

in easy step-by-step drawing tutorials.

Draw with Conie You Tube Channel

Also, we invite you to join the Draw with Conie Facebook Group.

You'll find info on new videos there and inspiration projects from the Design Team. 

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Linking up to:

Krafty Chicks Challenge - All Occasions

Addicted to Stamps and More - Make Your Mark

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

Ally's Angels - ATG

Daisy Chain Challenges - Not Square

Home Decor with Date Night Stamps

 I'm back with another post this morning.

This time I have a fun home decor project I created for

Pajama Crafter Stamps!

The stamps set I used is

Date Night.

Date Night is a 4x6 inch clear photopolymer stamp set illustrated by Kayla Ruble.  

This stamp set contains seven images and one sentiments.

Sentiment include:

• You and I just go together.

Coordinating die sold separately

I love this stamp set. It is so cute and fun!

My thought for this project was to make something maybe for an anniversary.

So I created 5 pieces to add to a floral arrangement.

I used all of the stamps but the big "Date Night"stamp.

My stamping was done with a dark gray stamp pad on white card stock.

Some of the elements were fussy cut and added to die cuts.

Some were stamped multiple times and die cut into a circle shape.

I colored with a combo of pencils and markers with a little glitter gel pen and glue added.

One rosette was made and place behind the sentiment piece.

Each of the 5 die cut pieces are double sided, so a dowel can be tucked into the center.

My vase is actually a plastic popcorn jar that I covered with silver tissue paper.

A piece of red ribbon and black netting were fashioned into a bow tied around the jar neck.

I had the silk flowers in my craft stash.

They were arranged simply and the other pieces were added.

I hope I have provided you some inspiration to think "out of the box" and

create a home decor piece with your stamp sets.

We would love for you to connect with us in the

Pajama Crafter Stamps and Friends Facebook Group!

You can find more Pajama Crafter Stamps inspiration from 

other design team members and are welcome to post your creations

 using Pajama Crafter Stamps products.

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Linking up to:

Cut it Up Challenges - Starts with a B (bouquet)

Creative Fingers Challenge - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

CRAFT Challenge - Recycle/ATG

 (my vase is a popcorn jar covered with used tissue paper;

the red bow was salvaged from another flower arrangement and my flowers were

from another arrangement as well)

Unicorn Challenge - Use Dies

A Place to Start - Add One or More Flowers

613 Avenue Create - ATG w/Splash of Color Twist

Dragonfly Dreams Challenge - Use a Die

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG

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Challenge Recognition

Mother's Day at Polkadoodles

It's time for a new

Polkadoodles Craft Challenge!

The challenge theme is

ANYTHING GOES

 My DT project for this week is a Mother's Day card using 

Bluebell Flower Girl Darling Buds.

I printed this pretty digi and colored with Prismacolor Pencils before

trimming to a rectangle shape.

This piece was matted with silver metallic card.

I added ribbon to the upper left and lower right corners.

The image was framed with a die cut and added to the card base where

 another ribbon was added and the sentiment printed.

I added pearls to complete my design.

I hope you join us this week!

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Linking up to:

613 Avenue Create - ATG w/Splash of Color twist

Little Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge - ATG

Krafty Chicks Challenge - All Occasions

Addicted to Stamps and More - Make Your Mark

Ally's Angels - ATG

Daisy Chain Challenges - Not Square

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

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Challenge Recognition

Goat Club

Hey there!

Today, I'm all about a new digital stamp set from

Beccy's Place!

Goat Club

What a fun set this is!

When you purchase this digital set, you will receive a zip file containing:
- 4 black and white line drawings
- 4 full colour images
- 6 word images / sentiments

I colored both images with Prismacolor Pencils and fussy Cut.

They were popped with foam tape onto die cuts.

I used some masculine patterned papers on the backgrounds of both cards,

although they could be appropriate for anyone!

The sentiments, both from the set were printed and added.

The sentiment on the second card was die cut.

I added enamel dots to the first card.

Check this digital stamps set out along with all the other products in store from

Beccy's Place.

And there is always plenty of inspiration and a challenge found at the

Beccy's Place Blog!

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Linking up to:

Crafty Animals - ATG w/animals

Critter Crazy Challenge - ATG w/featured critter

Wedding Invitation Layout

Do you ever struggle to come up with a unique wedding gift idea? If so, I have a suggestion.

Hey there! Today I'm sharing my latest creation for CutCardStock. 

This is a 12 x 12 inch wedding invitation layout project. 

I was asked to put one together years ago by a co-worker and 

have done several since then as gifts. 

Just put the layout in a shadow box and the couple has a lasting keepsake. 

For this particular layout, I actually designed and printed a sample invitation myself. I found some pretty watercolor floral clip art on Etsy and used the Pages App on my Mac to design. It was printed onto Cougar A7 (5×7) Flat Discount Card Stock Invitations.

Card Stock Used

Cougar WHITE 12 x 12 Discount Card Stock

DCS Gold GLITTER Heavyweight 12×12 Discount Card Stock

Stardream Metallic PUNCH 105lb 8.5 x 11 Card Stock

DCS Discount Card Stock: Pastel Pink Card Stock

Basis 8.5×11 Soft Pink 80 lb Card Stock

DCS Discount Card Stock: Peach 

Lessebo Colors HUNTER GREEN 83lb Cardstock

Pop Tone GUM DROP GREEN 8.5×11 Discount Card Stock

Gold & white patterned paper from my stash

Layout Base

The layout base consists of a 12 x 12 inch piece of the Gold Glitter Card Stock and a 11 1/2 x 11/1/2 inch piece of the Cougar White Card Stock.

Ink the edges of the white card and use a corner punch on the gold card. The white card is inserted into the corners of the gold.

Configure the Design

I chose to use 2 pieces of patterned paper on the background of my design. One of the these pieces is the paper I chose from my stash which was cut to 3 x 11 1/2 inches. Wanting to use another white and gold patterned piece, I created my own with washi tape (see photo below). It measures @ 5 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches.

These pieces and the invitation were matted with the Metallic Punch Card Stock. I also cut 2 strips measuring 1 x 10 1/2 inches.

Next, I did my die cutting for embellishments.

My flowers were assembled.

Add the finishing touches.

Thanks so much for taking a look at my Wedding Invititation Layout project!

As always, we would love for you to connect with us over on the CutCardStock Facebook Page and the Facebook Group Creating with Card Stock for more inspiration.

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Linking up to:

Cupcake Inspirations - Flowers

A Place to Start - Add one or More Flowers

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - ATG

Emma Rose Birthday Card

Hello there!

Today, I have some inspiration to share on behalf of

Conie Fong Art & Design!

I have created a birthday card using

Emma Rose. 

I colored the digi stamp with Prismacolor Pencils and fussy cut.

She is popped onto a scalloped oval frame.

The card background was stamped, heat embossed and die cut.

I also die cut the sentiment.

A pretty ribbon, bow and some pink pearls were added.

I do hope you'll check this digi out along with all the other

fabulous digis available in Conie's Etsy Shop.

Also, I hope you'll join us over on Facebook at

Conie Fong Art & Design Group.

You'll find lots of inspiration there and we welcome you to share your

creations using Conie Fong products!

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Conie Fong now has a You Tube Channel where she teaches drawing simple images 

in easy step-by-step drawing tutorials.

Draw with Conie You Tube Channel

Also, we invite you to join the Draw with Conie Facebook Group.

You'll find info on new videos there and inspiration projects from the Design Team.

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Linking up to:

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG

613 Avenue Create - ATG

Addicted to Stamps and More - Make Your Mark

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG /Happy Birthday Twist

Creations in Pink - ATG Mainly Pink

Daisy Chain Challenges - Not Square

The Creative Crafters Challenge - ATG

Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge - ATG

A Place to Start - ATG w/Add One or More Flowers Twist

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Challenge Recognition

Mother's Day Card

Happy Saturday!

I'm sharing a Mother's Day card today created for

Pajama Crafter Stamps.

I used a Prickley Pear stamp set and coordinating die

Sketched Florals Poppy

Poppy Die

The stamped image was colored with Castle Arts Soft Touch Pencils

before die cutting. I created a frame using a shaped frame die and

a couple of square dies. I matted the shaped frame and fussy cut around it.

The square dies were used to cut the inside of the frame, as I wanted the

flowers to be placed inside the frame rather than on top.

Foam tape helped me create a little more dimension.

I stamped the sentiment from a set in my stash and fussy cut.

I added a few pearls to complete my card design.

Thank you so much for stopping by and taking a look at today's project!

We would love for you to connect with us in the

Pajama Crafter Stamps and Friends Facebook Group!

You can find more Pajama Crafter Stamps inspiration from 

other design team members and are welcome to post your creations

 using Pajama Crafter Stamps products.

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Linking up to:

Creative Fingers Challenge - ATG

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Showers or Flowers

Unicorn Challenge - Use Dies

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

Ally's Angels - ATG

Creatalicious Challenge - ATG w/Use Something New (new stamp and die)

The Four Seasons Challenge - Anything Spring Goes

Die Cut Divas - Spring

Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge - ATG

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Challenge Recognition

April InstaHop Pajama Crafter Stamps

Happy Friday!

It's time for this month's InstaHop for

Pajama Crafter Stamps!

See all info below and join us!

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Welcome to our April Inspiration Hop at Pajama Crafter Stamps! Our projects reflect our theme, “The Greatest Treasure,” and feature both previously released and two brand new products for a mini release this month! We hope you will join us!

GIVEAWAY:

1. Leave a comment and a like at each hop stop for a chance to win one of TWO $10 store vouchers from Pajama Crafter Stamps! Vouchers must be used by May 31, 2024.

2. Follow me and @pajamacrafterstamps.

3. A winner will be chosen randomly from all comments left by April 24 at 11:59PM EDT. The winner will be announced on the Pajama Crafter Stamps Instagram and Facebook on April 26.

This hop is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram or Facebook. By entering, entrants confirm they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram and Facebook of responsibility, and agree to their terms of use.

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The theme for this hop is "The Greatest Treasure"

My project was created with the Prickley Pear

Rainbow Dreams Stamp Set.

It is a scrapbook page featuring my grandson.

He most definitely is my greatest treasure!

I used the 2 rainbow stamps and 3 of the sentiment stamps on my layout.

I colored the rainbows with Castle Arts Soft Touch Pencils and fussy cut.

The coloring on the sentiments was done with fine line markers.

The patterned papers were printed from a digital paper set.

I added a punched border up top.

The clouds in the background were die cut and inked.

Parts of the quote were printed and parts were die cut.

I added die cut "happy" at the bottom of the photo to complete the

saying on the bib "I make Grandma's heart happy".

I added the stamped and colored sentiments to the yellow border near the bottom.

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Hop order:

@pajamacrafterstamps

@joywilsonink

@joy_in_a_jar

@beckyharrisoncards

@sglass1908

@wendycranford

@lyntomlin

@rickadkinsdesigns

@sejrandersen

@craftyshannonigans

@stamparuecreations

@camiclevenger.artist

@createdjust4udesigns

@monicascrapstreasure

@lisa.newman.560

@743linda

@bdk_creations

@stationarybyjustine

Hope you hop along with us!

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Linking up to:

Creative Fingers Challenge - ATG

Unicorn Challenge - Use Dies

A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge - ATG

Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

A Place to Start - ATG option

Creatalicious Challenges - ATG w/Something New option (new stamp set)

The Creative Crafters - ATG

613 Avenue Create -  ATG or Splash of Color

Challenge Recognition