SSS April 2018 Card Kit Part 2

Hey there!  Happy Good Friday!  I'm back with Part 2 of my 10 cards 1 Kit series using the Simon Says Stamp April 2018 Card Kit.  That kit is actually sold out, but SSS usually has all of the kit supplies available for sale separately.  If you missed part 1, scroll down or click HERE.  

 

 Check out my YouTube channel and video to see how I made these five cards.

 This kit has so many great products in it, that I couldn't wait to start creating.  I always see the kits as a challenge, and it was a lot of fun to created 10 different cards using all of those supplies.  I still have  some of the patterned papers left, along with the 2 ink pads, the Distress Brush, the SSS Butterflies stencil, and lots of the fancy foil.

2018 April Card Kit

Extra supplies above and beyond the kit:  

Inks:  LF Jet Black Ink

Copics:  R22, YR02, Y06, YG05, YG09, BG57, BV02, T7

Accessories:  vellum, Spellbinders Circle Nestabilities, Zing embossing powder in grapefruit, Nuvo Glitter Gloss Aqua Shimmer pen, foam tape, Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Sequins in 4mm & 6mm

Thanks for stopping by!

Part 1: SSS April 2018 Card Kit -- 10 cards 1 kit

Hey there!  I've got 5 cards today to show you for a 10 cards 1 kit 2 part video series featuring the Simon Says Stamp April 2018 Card Kit!  

This card kit is jam packed with lots of goodies.  Unfortunately it's sold out, but Simon Says Stamp usually does a great job of stocking the items individually for purchase if you're interested.  If you'd like to see how I made these five cards, check out the process video:

Part 2 will be coming soon, so be sure to like my video and subscribe to my channel to get updated.  If there is enough interest I'll do this again for the May kit.

2018 April Card Kit

Extra supplies above and beyond the kit:  

Inks:  LF Jet Black Ink, Mowed Lawn Distress Ink

Copics:  R22, YR02, Y06, YG05, YG09, BG57, BV02, T7

Accessories:  Spellbinders Circle Nestabilities, MFT Radiating Rays stencil, glitter, Nuvo Glitter Gloss Aqua Shimmer pen, foam tape, TE Build a Scene Rolling Hills die, Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Sequins in 4mm & 6mm

Thanks for stopping by!

CTD #485 using Mama Elephant

Hey there!  I hope you're having a wonderful Friday afternoon!  I finally have a card to show for the Color Throwdown challenge for this week using the colors black, white, and peach.  For some reason I just really wanted to use this adorable Mama Elephant image on a galaxy background, because there are no stamping police, I can do that ;)  I have a process video if you're interested in taking a look.

I had so much fun making this card and coloring that sweet image.  I can't wait to ink it up again and do something different with it!

Stamps:  Mama Elephant Fly With Me & Sweetest Greetings

Ink:  Lawn Fawn Jet Black, Versamark, Distress Oxide inks in Abandoned Coral, Worn Lipstick, & Black Soot, and Distress Ink in Black Soot

Paper:  Distress Watercolor Paper, vellum, X-Press It, Neenah Solar White

Accessories:  Distress Sprayer, Mini Misti, foam tape, detail white embossing powder, Titanium White paint by Golden, Dylusions Ink Spray in Black Marble, Copics: C1, R11, R02, R32, Sharpie White paint pen

Thanks for stopping by!

Easter Hugs for Lawn Fanatics #25

Hey there!  I'm back after a wonderful weekend away to watch my baby (who's 16) play some volleyball in Albuquerque, NM.  It was super fun and she played great, but I missed getting crafty.  So as soon as I got back and unpacked, I inked up this Lawn Fawn set called How You Bean? for the Lawn Fawnatics challenge #25, which is a color challenge.  I have a process video below if you're interested :)

I definitely learned some things in making this card, but those little jelly bean faces were so worth it!  I can't wait to ink up this set again :)

Stamps:  Lawn Fawn How You Bean?

Ink:  Lawn Fawn Jet Black, Versamark

Paper:  Neenah Solar White, LF Perfectly Plaid, various colors of cardstock from my stash

Accessories:  LF How You Bean? die, LF How You Bean? shaker die, LF Scripty Hugs die, Xyron Sticker maker, Nuvo drops, Copics in BG10, BG23, T3, T5, foam tape

Thanks for stopping in!

CTD #484 -- Sweet Succulents

Hey there!  I have a card for the Color Throwdown Challenge #484 today.  The colors are green, eggplant, and white for this week, so I decided to use a medium that I haven't messed with in quite a while.  My Prismacolor Pencils were feeling a bit neglected, so I gave them some love :)

 I have a process video if you're interested in how this card came together.  I'd love it if you checked it out!

After coloring these images I definitely plan to use my Prismacolors way more often.  That was so relaxing, and this particular color challenge had me excited.  When I saw the colors together I got giddy, hehe.

Stamps:  MFT Sweet Succulents

Paper:  Neenah Solar White, SU Concord Crush

Ink:  Lawn Fawn Jet Black, Versamark, Distress Inks in Mowed Lawn & Dusty Concord

Accessories:  Prismacolor Pencils, MFT Sweet Succulents die, foam tape, white detail embossing powder, Fine Tec Pearlescent Watercolor, MFT Blueprint Sketch  #24 die

Thanks for stopping by!

SCS Color Challenge -- Masking

Hey there!  I had some time today while my kids have to car to make a card for the Splitcoaststampers Color Challenge #678.  The challenge was to use the colors Night of Navy, Tangerine Tango, and Melon Mambo, which happen to be by Stamping' Up!  If you don't have those colors, they just ask that you use something similar.

I love when an idea in my head ends up being successful.  While it was successful, it was a bit long of a process because it involved lots of masking and cleaning and stamping.  I talk a bit about it in the video below.  I'd love it if you checked it out, maybe liked it and even subscribed to my channel :)

I'm having so much fun creating these videos, and I hope you like them to :)

 Stamps:  Simon Says Stamp My Kind of Peep (no longer available) & Big Birthday Wishes

Ink:  SU Night of Navy, Tangerine Tango, Melon Mambo

Paper:  Neenah Solar White, patterned paper from my stash

Accessories:  Tonic Studios Stamp Platform, Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Sequins in 4mm & 6mm, foam tape, Tombo Mono Multi glue, tape runner, Crystal Katana, SSS My Kind of Peep die

Thanks for stopping by!

Fine Tec Pearlescent Watercolour

Hey there!  I don't have a completed project for you, although this will end up as a journal cover, but I did want to show you the end result of some painting.  I wanted this on some black cardstock from my stash.  It has some texture, but otherwise it is just some plain black cardstock.  I used the Fine Tec Pearlescent Watercolours.  I really, really like how these look.  I made a process video for those that are interested in learning a little more about these.

Stamp:  Simon Says Stamp More Spring Flowers

Ink:  Versamark Ink

Paper:  black cardstock from my stash

Tools:  Stamp Platform, SSS Ultrafine Gold embossing powder, coffee filters, Simply Simmons watercolor brush, Fine Tec Pearlescent Watercolours set of 12, Distress spray bottle, heat gun

Thanks so much for stopping by!

SSS Wednesday Challenge -- Beauty & and Altered Notebook

Hey there!  I have a fun project I'm sharing today for yesterday's Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge, which was Girl Power.  I needed a notebook, because I have to make lists or things don't get done, and I found a notebook at Target in the clearance section.  One of my favorite things to do is alter notebooks, since I use them so frequently.  I have a process video to share on how I made it, so please check it out :)

I really love how it turned out, and that sentiment is just so perfect 'beauty is being the best possible version of yourself'.  How true is that?!

 Stamps:  Unity Stamps by Donna Downey -- Windows to the Soul-Large & Imperfection is Beauty

Ink:  Distress Oxide Inks -- Black Soot, Picked Raspberry, Fossilized Amber, & Peacock Feathers

Paper:  Canson XL 140lb Watercolor Paper

Accessories:  notebook, Distress Sprayer, 1/4" hole punch, Tonic Studios Stamp Platform, Craft Mat, Uniball Signo White gel pen

Most items can be found at either Simon Says Stamp or Amazon.  Thanks for stopping by!

CTD #483 -- Meow You Doin'?

Hey there!  I have another card for you today for the Color Throwdown Challenge #483.  The colors for this week are coral, green, and kraft, so I had to pull out some Lawn Fawn goodies.  I have a process video below.

I even share a fun little story about my cat, Nik, who tends to be the star of most of my cat cards ;)  I hope you'll check it out, and maybe even become a subscriber.

Stamp:  Meow You Doin'?

Ink:  Lawn Fawn Jet Black, Versamark

Paper:  X-press It, Neenah Desert Storm

Copics:  E81, E84, E87, R01, YR02, G21, G94

Accessories:  acetate sheet, Lawn Fawn Meow You Doin'? die, Lawn Fawn Magic Color Slider die, Pretty Pink Posh sequins 4mm & 6mm Metallic Rose Gold & 4mm & 6mm Whimsical Forest, foam tape, multi medium matte glue, Crystal Katana, Tonic Studios Stamp Platform

Most of these things can be found at either  Simon Says Stamp or Amazon.  Thanks for stopping by!

Lawn Fawn You're a Legend

Hey there!  I hope your week is off to a great start.  Mine has been a bit chaotic, but I've still got a card for you today.  I made this for the Lawn Fanatics challenge #24 - Fun with Dies!  I tried something that I call inlay stamping.  I'm not sure if it has another name or if that is actually the technical name.  I just know it's not new, but I enjoyed doing it.  I made a video so that you can see what I mean.

Hopefully you learned something new or got inspired!  I've really been enjoying making these process videos, and I appreciate you all checking them out.

Stamps:  Lovable Legends

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Lawn Fawn Noble Fir, Twisted Citron Distress Ink

Paper:  green cardstock from my stash, Neenah Solar White 110 lb, X-Press It

Copics:  E81, E84, E87, RV11, RV14

Accessories:  Tonic Studios Stamp Platform, Lovable Legends die, foam tape, Scor-buddy, Tim Holtz Stars Stencil, mini ink blending tool

Most of these products can be found at Simon Says Stamp or even Amazon.  Thanks for stopping by!

Spring Hello with Copic Coloring & Distress Ink blending

Hey there!  I had so much fun creating this card for a couple of different challenges.  I was inspired by the Scor-Pal All Things Bright and Beautiful challenge and Simon Says Stamps Wednesday Challenge of anything goes.  

 I did a lot of fun stuff with this card like ink blending with the Distress Inks, and Copic coloring on my images.  I have a video if you're interested in checking out the process.

 I love the vibrancy of all of those colors together. . .that background sure pops, and it may be a new favorite color combo for me ;)

 Stamps:  SSS Showers & Flowers

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress Inks in Crushed Olive, Mowed Lawn, Picked Raspberry, Carved Pumpkin, and Wilted Violet

Paper:  Bristol Smooth cardstock, X-Press It Copic paper

Accessories:  Taylored Expressions Grass Border die, Scor-buddy, Carta Bella Spring Market stickers, Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Sequins in 4mm & 6mm, Crystal Katana

Most of these items can be found at Simon Says Stamp or even Amazon.  Thanks for stopping by!

Color Throwdown #482 : I Love Donuts

Hey there!  I took the opportunity with some free time I had to make a card for the Color Throwdown challenge #482.  The colors are pink, gray, and kraft, so I decided to use the Simon Says Stamp set called I Love Donuts.  This card uses some ink smooshing and watercolors, and I even made a video for you to check out if you're interested.

Haha, I just love the pun. . .'DONUT know how you do it!'  It makes me chuckle

Stamps:  I Love Donuts

Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black, Distress inks in Worn Lipstick, Hickory Smoke, & Brushed Corduroy

Paper:  Neenah Desert Storm, Canson XL Watercolor paper 140lb

Accessories:  MFT Blueprints 24 die, Distress Water Sprayer, Black Velvet Silver #4 watercolor brush, foam tape, heat tool, Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Glitter Gloss pen, mini misti

Most of these supplies can be found at Simon Says Stamp or even Amazon for a few.  Thanks for dropping by!

Plant Smiles Card using the March 2018 SSS Card Kit

Hey there!  I'm back today with another card featuring products from the Simon Says Stamp March 2018 Card Kit.  Unfortunately that kit is now sold out, but the items in the kit are still available, and I will link what I used down below.  If you've followed me for any length of time, you know I love card kits.  I actually used to be on a card kit design team a couple of years ago, so you know I love to dig into a good kit.  This one is definitely an amazing kit, because it comes with two stamp sets as well as lots of other goodies to get your creative juices flowing.

I went ahead and filmed the process it took to make the card.  I'd love it if you checked it out.  Feel free to like the video and even become a subscriber.  I plan on making more videos, and thankfully I can only get better at making them. . .practice makes perfect, or at least better ;)

Stamps:  Showers & Flowers

Ink:  Lawn Fawn Jet Black

Paper:  Carta Bella Spring Market, Neenah Desert Storm, Neenah cream

Copics:  R20, R22, R24, Y02, Y15, YG03, YG67, E23, E27

Accessories:  Carta Bella Spring Market Stickers, Uniball Signo White Gel pen, Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Glitter Gloss, foam tape

Thanks for stopping by!

MFT Springtime Critters Friend Card

Hey there!  Long time without posting, I know, but I'm trying something new.  For quite a while my focus has been on making sure my kids' schooling has been taken care of.  That's still a priority, but they are older and getting ready to fly the nest, so my focus can shift some now.  I'm giving the whole making videos thing a try, so bare with me as I find my groove.  Let me know what you think, and don't be afraid to subscribe ;)

Hedgehugs for a Happy Falliday

Hey all!  I have a few more cards to share for the Splitcoaststampers Falliday Fest!

This first one is definitely one of my favorites of all the ones I've made.  It's probably because it has that darling hedgehog on it!  It's from the MFT Happy Hedgehogs set.  I also used the MFT Stitched Rectangle STAX die.

The second one is a very simple patriotic thank you.  The die was a free with purchase from Taylored Expressions.

My third card uses a set called Sheepish from The Cat's Pajamas.  I also used an embossing folder called Cable Knit from Taylored Expressions.

Thanks for stopping by!  If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments.