TGIF; Thankful Friday #432

TGIF and Happy Thankful Friday! Oh, the weather is changing and fall is in the air! This week I'm thankful for time with friends. I had a busy week and hung out with a lot of friends. I love that we can sit and talk for hours and still feel like we didn't spend enough time together.

Now it's your turn, what are you thankful for this week?

STAMPtember Day Five; Solid Stamp

This is the final card of my five days STAMPtember series. I decided to use a solid stamp - you know...the one that is all color.

This is a new stamp that I purchased from Unity and this flamingo is so cute! I was ok that it was solid pink (but I did add some black to the beak with a pen). To make sure I had a good impression, I used my MISTI to stamp this one.

I also used a fun technique for making three cards at a time. Now, there's probably an exact measurement to use, but I just stacked all three card fronts together and then slice once on a diagonal from left to right and then another diagonal cut from right to left.

Sort the pieces between three stacks for three fun and coordinated cards! I created two similar ones on the video with two different phrases. Both use a vellum circle cut with the Creative Memories circle cutter.

How fun! Be sure to watch today's video and look back at the other four for five different but easy cards!

Until next STAMPtember...keep on stamping!

STAMPtember Day Four; Silhouette

It's Day Four of my five day STAMPtember series and the cards are getting better and better! Today I decided to use a brand new stamp to create a colorful and beautiful card.

I used green and blue ink pads with paddle brushes to add color to a plain white piece of cardstock. Once the color was added, I used a white splatter to add some shine to the piece. 

Then I used my MISTI to place this pretty forest silhouette stamp on it. WOW! 

I didn't add a sentiment to it because I think this can be for really anything. So, it's a notecard.

Be sure to watch how this card was made on my YouTube channel and don't forget to go back to watch the other three cards from this series. 

Designer Deep Dive YouTube Hop

I'm participating in a Designer Deep Dive YouTube hop today where we create a layout based on the designer given. This month we have a choice of any discontinued designer. I chose, Fun Stampers Journey.

I used a 6x6 paper pad from FSJ and a bunch of embellishments I made using my Cricut and the print/cut function. I also used some Halloween beads from Recollections.

Close Ups:

See hop details below:

Join a fun group of creators each month as we take on the Designer Deep Dive Hop! Each month Tara from @thepapersnob will select a designer or manufacturer to use on a layout. There will be some alternatives for some of the designers just in case you don’t have this designer or manufacturer in your stash.   You are not required to use 100% of this designer!  This hop goes live on the FOURTH THURSDAY of the month. We will have a hop on YouTube and Instagram to show how we each used the designer for the month. 

The designer/manufacturer of the month is:  Discontinued Designer of your choice and we’ve lost a lot of good ones recently!!! 

Instagram:

Tina:  https://www.instagram.com/tinamcmmvr/

Kathy:  https:www.instagram.com/kacarr61

Brandi:  https://www.instagram.com/scrappy.boymama/

Tammy:Tammy: https://www.instagram.com/handcrafterhaven 

Here is a playlist with ALL the videos of the YouTube creators:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ9kudkZykns

If you want to play along, come over to the Paper Snob Community Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepapersnobcommunity/

STAMPtember Day Three; Background

Hi there! It's Day Three of my STAMPtember series. I have created three stamped cards so far and there are two more to see. Day Three showcases solid shape stamps. I created a patterned background using the assortment of square/rectangle solid stamps and two shades of purple ink pads.

I just eyeballed the placement (which you can totally tell) but I like the wonkiness of it! I also used two different gnome stamps that haven't been used in awhile either.

I added all things purple too! 

Be sure you follow along with this series for five different types of stamps and cute cards.

STAMPtember Day Two; Masking

It's Day Two of my STAMPtember week and today I'm using American Crafts Bootiful Nights stamp set from Jenlee Schoolcraft. With this stamp set, I'm showcasing the masking technique.

I used this technique for layering the cat on the fence and for the oval behind him. I mention Rubber Paws in my YouTube video. She was my sister's sister-in-law. She passed away over 10 years ago and honestly, I didn't really know her but I think about her often. 

When she passed, she left behind an entire craft room that was gifted to my sisters and I. This woman was an artist! I mean, the cards and work she left behind left me in awe. It is unfortunate that I didn't really get to know her - we had a lot in common. Although I didn't really know her, I am inspired by her and her supplies speak to me.

I wanna tell you, this card had one mistake after another but I pushed forward and came up with a super cute card!

Be sure to watch the YouTube process video for today's card and also the other four stamped cards in this series!

If you're looking for budget friendly crafty supplies, look no further than Jenlee Schoolcraft. She has new and gently used products available. If you use my first name, Dorlene, you'll get 10% off your order!

STAMPtember Day One; Coloring

It's September which means it's also STAMPtember! I almost didn't do this series this year but I'm so glad I did. We're going to stamp up some fun with stamp sets I haven’t used yet and some tried and true techniques.

Day One is pretty simple. I'm using xxx set which were gifted to me when a friend was destashing. Since these are outlined images, I pulled out some alcohol markers to color them in.

Aren't these doggies so cute?

Since I wanted all three on the card front, I punched peep holes and adhered the doggies in each one. I created a cut file in Cricut Design Space of the window layers for a standard A2 card. Click HERE for the link. 

If you do not have a Cricut, you can also stack two pieces of same size paper (4x5.25) and punch three smaller circles through both layers. Then, take whichever piece that will be on top, and use a larger circle to punch around those smaller circles.

I'll post a YouTube process video each day this week so be sure to hit that subscribe button for stamping fun. Here's the one for Day One: