Sounds like a perfect way to spend a summer day in a lawn chair or inside on a rainy day. Housework can wait but a good book cannot. Here's another from the fun new stamp set from Newton's Nook. Love it! You'll notice a lot of Copic colors - that's mainly due to the bands in the books.
Supplies ~
White card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
Background patterned papers - Echo Park I Love Sunshine
Gray paper - 80# Gray Royal Sundance Fiber
White paper - 80#Cougar cover
Newton's Nook - Newton's Book Club
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Lawn Fawn - Small Stitched Circle Stackables
Copic Markers - R20, R29, RV21, YR07, E02, E41, YG11, B23, B45, BG72, Y06, Y19, C0, C1 and C2
Sometimes when you get a new stamp set, you have to start stamping right away. This was the case with these adorable stamps from Newton's Nook. I love cats and reading. I'll probably try to work chocolate into a card at some point for the perfect trio in my book. Newton's Nook is another fast shipper. The stamp was released on a Friday, shipped on Saturday and it arrived in my mailbox on Monday. I love it!
Supplies ~
White card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
Background patterned papers - All About Me by Leeza Gibbons
Mauve paper - Bazzill Basics cardstock
White paper - 80#Cougar cover
Newton's Nook - Newton's Book Club
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Lawn Fawn - Small Stitched Circle Stackables
Copic Markers - R20, BG72, E31, E33 and E53
Oh wouldn't it be fun to run away as an adult? You threatened to do it as a child but as an adult with a credit card...you can get a lot further away. I used a different technique in this card. The carrot and basket were separate stamps. I stamped an additional basket onto the top end of a post-it note over the glue area. I carefully cut it out and placed it on the regular stamp. Then I stamped in the carrots to they appear to be sitting in the basket ready to go to the picnic. This stamp is actually for Easter but I made it into a summer card by using different colors and a different sentiment stamp.
Supplies ~
Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
Blue and green paper - The Paper Studio Cardstock
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Reverse Confetti Hippity Hoppity Stamps and Dies
Hero Arts You Are My Happy Stamps
Lawn Fawn Grassy Border Die
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - B45, Y19, RV10, RV23, E11, YR07, YG45, R29, C0 and C1
I can relate to this card. Quite well actually. It's a great stamp and sentiment meant to make someone smile. I made the bright fishtails to match the colors in the headbands.
Supplies ~
Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card sizeWhite paper - 80# Cougar coverColored stocks - 65# Astrobrights cover stock - Pulsar Pink, Martian Green, Celestial Blue
Stamping Bella - Sweaty Chicks stampsMemento - Tuxedo Black inkMy Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Fishtail Flag
Copic Markers - RV65, R29, YG13, B45, Y06, Y19, YR07, C3 and C4
I always find it nice to have a card on hand that I can use for any occasion. This little bear fills that bill. I can use him for a birthday card, get well or just hello...I miss talking to you. I can stamp a sentiment on the inside to fit an occasion or just write a note. Love it!
Supplies ~
Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card sizeGreen background paper Textured Brights Cardstock DCWVWhite paper - 80# Cougar cover
Wild Rose Studio - Teddy With Flowers stampMemento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - R02, R20, RV13, RV21, RV55, Y06, Y19, B45, YG13, YG45, YG61, E00, E15 and E34
Occasionally we all need to remind ourselves of this. These little mice from Stamping Bella won't make someone scream, but they will smile because they are so cute.
Supplies ~
Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Colored flag paper - The Paper Studio Poteeka Souffle
Stamping Bella - Maisy and Madeline have some tea stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things Die-namics - JBO Fishtail Ban Stx
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Fishtail Flag and Stitched Oval Stax
Copic Markers - R20, B24, Y06, Y19, YG11, YG45, Y61, C0 and C1
Life doesn't have to be perfect. All you have to do is enjoy each day...and it doesn't have to be at the beach but it doesn't hurt. Beach cards are fun to make plus I used a variety of papers and dies.
Supplies ~
Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Teal paper - American Crafts #Summer
Umbrella paper - Doodlebug Bunnyville
The Cat's Pajamas - Life's A Beach
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things Die-namics - JBO Fishtail Ban Stx
Lawn Fawn - Hello Sunshine cloud die
Copic Markers - R20, RV04, B0000, E51, YG06, C0, C1 and C3
Even with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter...everyone likes to receive happy news in the mail. Newton's Nook is one of my favorite stamp companies and I always look forward to their new releases and this is one of their newest - Winston's Honeybees.
I bought the honey comb background stamp and was actually happy it left spaces for me to add in the bees without trying to fussy cut them in - antenna are tough. I was able to use 2 Wink of Stella brushes to accent the bees wings and the spoon handle.
The little flower is from a punch that I'm not sure who made. I just fun it in my punch tote. I added the jewel brad to make it pop.
Supplies ~
Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Gold background paper - DCWV Brights Textured Card stock
Gold paper - Graphic 45 Mother Goose
Newton's Nook Winston's Honeybees stamps
Deep Red Honey Comb Background stamp
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Ranger - Saffron ink
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Fishtail Flag
American Crafts Mini Brights Jewel Brads
Whink of Stella - GL Clear 999, GL Silver 102
Sakura Pigma Micron 05
Copic Markers - R46, E13, E15, Y06, Y21, Y35 and C1
This cute little elephant is sure to please any birthday boy, girl, man or woman. The best part is it was a free stamp from Simon Says Stamp that I got for making a purchase during my birthday month. That made me happy.
Supplies ~
White card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card sizeBackground paper - K & Company Happy Birthday To YouWhite paper - 80#Cougar coverSimon Says Stamp - Birthday CelebrationMemento - Tuxedo Black ink
Lime Bakers TwineCopic Markers - R20, R29, RV04, V05, Y06, YG06, C0, C1 and C3
I saw this stamp set on Instagram and thought it was fun so I had to have it to play with. I colored the lumberjack a few months ago and finally got around to making it into a card. I tried stamping the words in a forest green but I liked how black looked better. I fussy cut the tree and lumberjack but did not cut out the area between his body and axe. I found a Copic (BG78) that matched and colored it in.
Supplies ~
White card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card sizeBackground paper - 65# Brown ExactGreen Paper - 80# Forest Green Carnival Felt coverWhite paper - 80#Cougar coverSugar Pea Designs - TimberMemento - Tuxedo Black inkLawn Fawn - Small Stitched Circle StackablesMy Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Fishtail FlagCopic Markers - R20, R22, R29, B45, BG78, E13, E18, E23, G09, YG45, YG61, C0, C1 and C4
This card reminds me of my childhood and camping with my parents. They had a Scamp trailer and I wish it was still around. I colored this trailer like the Scamp was. I had gotten the star die free from MFT and knew immediately that this was the perfect way to make a starry night scene for the camper. Plus I got to do some of my favorite fussy cutting on the camper and fire.
Supplies ~
Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
Blue background paper - 65# Recollections Cape Cod cover
Gold Paper - 80# Solar Yellow Astrobrights cover
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
My Favorite Things Roughing It Stamps
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Fishtail Flag and Stars/Sky Vertical
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Silver Wink of Stella
Copic Markers - B0000, E18, E23, E33, R29, Y17, YR68, CO, C4 and C6
I can't play favorites when making cards because I'm a cat person but I have a lot of friends who prefer the companionship of dogs so this card is for them.
Supplies ~
Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card sizeBlack paper - 80# Eclipse Black Astrobrights Cover
Red paper - Red Felt Carnival Cover
Burlap Paper Pad by DCWV
Pink & Main Fur Friends stamp setMemento - Tuxedo Black inkMy Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Oval StaxLawn Fawn - Everyday Sentiment Banner Die
Copic Markers - EB1, E23, E33 and C6
Having a furry friend is the best. This stamp set is special because they also address the issues about pet adoption over buying from breeders. My furry friend was rescued from a silo on a farm.
Supplies ~
Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
Black paper - 80# Eclipse Black Astrobrights Cover
Red paper - Red Felt Carnival Cover
Burlap Paper Pad by DCWV
Pink & Main Fur Friends stamp set
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Oval Stax
Lawn Fawn - Everyday Sentiment Banner Die
Copic Markers - R20, RV29, C0, C2 and C4
I think we all have had days where we are either one or the other. This is a perfect stamp set for dog lovers.
Supplies ~
Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Blue paper - 80# Recollections Cape Cod cover
Red paper - 80# ReEntry Red Astrobrights cover
My Favorite Things You Make My Tail Wag stamps and dies
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Fishtail Flag & Blueprints
Lawn Fawn - Small Stitched Circle Stackables
Copic Markers - R29, E11, E13, E23, N1, WN2 and C6
Some cards make you laugh and this is one that will make the new parents laugh at the adorable bunny in a diaper. Easy to make and very few colors.
Supplies ~
Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card sizeWhite paper - 80# Cougar coverLilac paper - Recollections Purple Passion CardstockThe Cat's Pajamas - Shake, Rattle & Roll stampMemento - Tuxedo Black ink
Lawn Fawn - Small Stitched Circles die
Sequins - Kraft Color Sequins Rainbow Pack
Copic Markers - RV10, YG06, C0, C1 and C2
I'm really enjoying this stamp and die set from My Favorite Things. There are just so many options of cards and tags to make.
Supplies ~
Card stock and envelope - 6.5 x 5 card size
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Teal paper - DCWV Brights Card Stock
Brown & Background paper - Heidi Swapp Dreamy
My Favorite Things Cool Cat stamps and dies
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Fishtail Flag
Lawn Fawn - Small Stitched Circle Stackables
Lawn Fawn - Just For Your Labels dies
Copic Markers - RV10, BG10, BG13, BG15, C0, C1, C3 and C6
