The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - Seek and You Will Find Card

Hello everyone and happy Friday!  Today, is my day to post for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store and I have a fun all occasions card to share with you using the  Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Farmhouse Scripture Quotes and some of the beautiful papers from the Graphic 45 Sun Kissed collection.

Here is a look at the card I designed.  I love the ocean and beach themed papers in this collection.  I thought this sea turtle paper worked perfectly with the sentiment. 

I wanted to add a little something to the pattern paper for some interest but I didn't want it to take away from the images.  I decided to stencil over the paper except for the area with the turtle in the middle of the paper.  I wanted this to be very subtle so I used the Delicata White Shimmer Pigment Ink along with the Tim Holtz Splash Layering Stencil.  The Delicata inks are great for techniques like this because they add just a little bit of shimmer.

Here is a close up of the stenciling.  I also added Ranger Super Fine Embossing Powder - Clear and used my heat tool to melt and heat set the powders.  Do this added some shimmer and texture to the paper and it's kind of a fun surprise to see when you move the card around and the light hits it.

I added some Glossy Accents to the turtle so he would stand out just a little more.

Here is another close up and you can see I added a little more glossy accents to the tiny white bubbles.

I stamped one of the sentiments from the Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Farmhouse Scripture Quotes SS-026 set with VersaMark Ink onto black cardstock and then I added Ranger Super Fine Embossing Powder - White.  I used my heat tool to melt and heat set the embossing powder.  I love the white embossing on the black cardstock.  The card base is a black A2 top folding card.  I added some  Foam Tape in between the paper layers and to finish off the card I added a few Prima Say It In Crystals Zella Teal.  I love these crystals!  They are so sparkly.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope you enjoyed the card share.  All of the supplies to create the card are listed and linked below and can be found at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  If you would like to see more card inspiration from the design team I encourage you to visit the Stamp Simply Blog.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Love, hugs, and blessings,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Farmhouse Scripture Quotes SS-026
Paper:  Graphic 45 Sun Kissed, Cardstock - Black
Ink:  VersaMark Ink, Delicata White Shimmer Pigment Ink
Accessories:  Mini Ink Blending Tool, Tim Holtz Splash Layering Stencil, Ranger Super Fine Embossing Powder - Clear, Ranger Super Fine Embossing Powder - White, Prima Say It In Crystals Zella Teal, Ranger Glossy Accents, Scrapbook Adhesives By 3L EZ Runner, Foam Tape

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - Wishing You All The Best Card

Hello everyone and Happy Friday!  I hope you have all been having a wonderful week.  I am excited for this weekend--it's going to be in the 70s here.  :)  I had the windows open the other day and the nice warm fresh air felt so good.  Today, I have a card to share with you using another new stamp set from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store April Release.

Here is a look at the card I designed.  I used one of the sentiments from the All Occasion Sentiments Set 1 SS-030 stamp set.  Did you know there are now 30 wonderful stamp sets in the Stamp Simply Clear Stamps Collection?  All of the holidays and special occasions are covered and the stamp sets are filled with so many beautiful sentiments and Scriptures.  For my card I used some really pretty papers and die cuts from the  Kasiercraft - Miss Betty 6-1/2'' Paper Pad and Miss Betty Collectibles Die Cuts.  I love this collection!

I wanted to heat emboss the sentiment so I prepped the paper with the EK Success Powder Tool.  Then, I stamped the sentiment using the Tim Holtz Stamp Platform and VersaMark ink on to one of the die cuts.  I added Ranger Super Fine Detail Gold Embossing Powder and used a heat tool to melt and heat set the powder.  Next, I used a Ranger Mini Ink Blending Tool along with the Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink - Antique Linen and very lightly inked the edges of the die cut piece and the pattern paper.

Then, I lightly inked the edges of the flowers and butterfly die cuts using the Delicata - Golden Glitz ink.  I love the hint of golden shimmer this ink leaves on the paper.

I used the Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen to color in the rose image on the die cut.

Once I had all of the inking and shimmer added then it was time to assemble the card and it came together really quick.  I layered the couple pieces of pattern paper and then added the rose card die cut to the center.  I used Foam Tape to adhere all of the die cuts and add some dimension to the card.

The gold embossing and soft pink are so pretty on this card.

Here you can see some of the shimmer from the gold ink.

Everything was adhered to a ivory A2 top folding card base.  Then, for one last little bit of sparkle and to finish off the card I added a few Prima Say It In Crystals Heaven Sent.  These crystals are gorgeous and full of sparkle!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  All of the supplies are listed and linked below and can be found at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  To see more card inspiration I encourage you to check out the Stamp Simply Blog.  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Love, hugs, and blessings,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - All Occasion Sentiments Set 1 SS-030
Paper:  Kasiercraft - Miss Betty 6-1/2'' Paper Pad, Miss Betty Collectibles Die Cuts
Ink:  VersaMark, Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink - Antique Linen, Delicata - Golden Glitz, Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen
Accessories:  Tim Holtz Craft Mat, Tim Holtz Stamp Platform, Ranger Super Fine Detail Gold Embossing Powder, EK Success Powder Tool, Ranger Mini Ink Blending Tool, Prima Say It In Crystals Heaven Sent, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Runner, Foam Tape, Heat Tool 

Coffee Lovers Winter Blog Hop - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - Taste & See Christmas Coffee Card

Hello everyone and happy Friday!  Today, is the first day of the Coffee Lover Winter Blog Hop.  If you are a coffee or tea lover this is a fantastic blog hop filled with so many wonderful ideas for card makers.  The theme is Winter.  If you are interested in participating all of the details are below.  They have a ton of fantastic sponsors and giveaways too so I encourage you to check it out!  The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store is one of the Super Sponsors.

When: Friday, December 8 - Friday, December 15 

Time: 6 am pacific

THEME: WINTER 

USE: coffee, tea &/or cocoa images

blog: http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/

#winter2017clh

Here is a look at the card I designed using the NEW Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Coffee or Tea? SS-023 stamp set and coordinating Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Coffee or Tea? SS-DIE011.  I also used some of the beautiful papers from Kaisercraft Letters to Santa.

Here is a look at the new stamp and die set.  The stamp set is filled with so many great sentiments and verses.  The die set is really fun because it allows you to build your cups.  So if you want to use different colors or patterns for the cup and the handle you can.  I think the font is so pretty on the word dies and I love the tiny tag too.  Also some of the sentiments are just the perfect size to fit in the tiny tag.

To start, I picked out the pattern paper for the cup and the handle.  The image of Santa is a punch out that is included in the paper pad.  I also took two strips of the red paper with the polk-a-dots that were 1/2" x 6 1/2" and scored the paper every 1/4".  Then I folded the paper and adhered the two ends.  This is the base for the rosette.  Position the paper so the polk-a-dot side is face up and then push towards to the center to create the rosette shape.  Add a bit of hot glue to hold in place.

Here you can see the coffee cup once it is assembled.  I used Delicata Golden Glitz Ink to ink all the edges of the coffee cup, handle, rosette, and image of Santa.  

Next, I wanted to stamp the sentiment in the upper corner of the pattern paper.  I used the EK Success powder tool the prep the area before doing the heat embossing.  Doing this assures you only end up with the embossing powder in the areas you want it.  I used the Tim Holtz Tonic Stamp Platform to stamp my sentiment and have perfect placement. 

I added Ranger Super Fine Detail Gold Embossing Powder to the stamp sentiment and used a heat tool to melt and heat set the powder.

Here is a close up of the embossed sentiment on the card.  For the tiny little gold beaded pearls I added some Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen for some sparkle and then I added a drop of Ranger Glossy Accents on each of them.  I also used some of the My Mind's Eye Charmed Enamel Dots in gold for embellishments on the card.

Here is a look at the cup on the front of the card.  I also added some on the enamel dots along the bottom under the cup.

To finish off the card I added the card front to a white A2 top folding card base.

I hope you enjoyed today's card share and tutorial!  If you would like to see more card inspiration I encourage you to check out the Stamp Simply Blog.  All of the supplies to create the card are listed and linked below and can be found at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  Also, just as a friendly reminder there is still a sale in the store.

NEW RELEASE - Coffee or Tea?

CURRENT SPECIALS running with our NEW RELEASE:

$3.95 shipping on ALL US orders - this week only!

$10.00 on ALL Stamp Simply Christmas themed stamp sets - extended just for this release!

Our $3.00 Sale Bin is filled to overflowing - check it out for some GREAT deals!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Happy Creating and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Heidi

Stamps:  Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Coffee or Tea? SS-023
Paper:  Kaisercraft Letters to Santa, Cardstock - White
Ink/Pens:  VersaMark Ink, Delicata Golden Glitz Ink, Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen
Dies:  Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Coffee or Tea? SS-DIE011
Accessories:  My Mind's Eye Charmed Enamel Dots, Ranger Glossy Accents, Ranger Super Fine Detail Gold Embossing Powder, EK Success Powder Tool, Tim Holtz Tonic Stamp Platform, Heat Tool, Hot Glue

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - Create In Me A Clean Heart

Hello everyone and happy Friday!  Today, is my day to post for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  But before I get to my project I want to apologize for my post last Saturday.  I am not sure what happened but I typed the post up a few different times and it just kept disappearing.  I know some of you were able to see it because comments were left.  So I thought I would just post a quick picture of the card and you can click HERE to see the post on the Stamp Simply Blog with the supply list.

Ok, now for today's card share.

I designed a CAS (Clean And Simple) card using the New Thinking of You Rose SS-015 and Words of Encouragement SS-017 Stamp Simply Clear Stamps.  I started with a piece of black cardstock and I randomly stamped the image of the rose with Delicata White Shimmer ink.  Then, I used a heat tool to dry the ink.  Next, I used my finger to rub around each of the roses.  A tiny bit of the shimmer from the ink will lift up and move around on the paper leaving a very soft shimmer in the background.

Next, I added some shimmer to the roses on the black cardstock using a Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen.  I stamped the rose on to a piece of white cardstock using Tuxedo Black ink.  Then, I used the Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Rose SS-DIE002 to die cut the rose.  I also added Wink of Stella to the rose on the white cardstock.

The sentiment is from the Words of Encouragement SS-017 stamp set.  I used Tuxedo Black ink to stamp the sentiment on to a piece of white cardstock.  Next, I used Spellbinders - Labels Thirty-Six to die cut the sentiment and another layer of cardstock.  I used Luxury Pearlescent Metallic 105# for the second layer.  I added 3D Foam Squares to the back of the label with the sentiment and also to the rose die cut.  I added a layer of Luxury Pearlescent Metallic 105# behind the black cardstock and then I assembled the card.

The card front was added to a white A2 top folding card base.  To finish the card I added a few gray pearls.  This was a very quick and easy card to make and you could use the same layout and switch out the sentiments for all different occasions.

Please be sure to visit the Stamp Simply Blog for lots of inspiration from the design team.  You can also visit The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store for all your paper crafting needs. 

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful and creative weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Stamps:  Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Thinking of You Rose SS-015, Words of Encouragement SS-017
Paper:  Luxury Pearlescent Metallic 105#, Cardstock - White, Black
Ink:  Delicata White Shimmer, Tuxedo Black 
Dies:  Stamp Simply Steel Dies - Rose SS-DIE002, Spellbinders - Labels Thirty-Six
Accessories:  Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen, Melissa Frances Gray Pearls, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Runner, 3D Foam Squares

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - Hello Gorgeous I Love You Valentine Card

Hello everyone!  Today, is my day to post for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store and I have a CAS (Clean And Simple) Valentine card to share with you.

Here is the card I designed.  I used some of the pretty papers from the My Mind's Eye - Hello Gorgeous paper collection.  Whenever I am using pattern paper I usually pick two or three different patterns--a bold print, a smaller print, and another print that is close to a solid color or a has a very subtle print.

I used white cardstock and Floral Affair die from Spellbinders to die cut the floral heart.  Then, I applied Delicata Golden Glitz ink to the die cut using a sponge.  Next, I added Ranger Super Fine Clear Embossing Powder and used a heat tool to melt the embossing powders.  I repeated adding the ink and embossing powders two more times.  Doing this adds more dimension to the die cut.

Here is a close up.  The added layers from from the embossing powder give the die cut a faux metal look or a chipboard look depending on the color of embossing powder that is used.  To embellish the wreath I added some Melissa Frances White Pearls to the center of several flowers.  I also added small bits of Foam Squares to the back of the wreath for some extra dimension.

For the sentiment I used stamps from the Altenew - Painted Rose clear stamp set.  I used the same  Delicata Golden Glitz and stamped the sentiment on to a piece of  Vellum but I used a different embossing powder.  For the sentiment I used Ranger Super Fine Detail Gold Embossing Powder.  You can see the difference in how the gold looks using different embossing powders.  The clear embossing powder show the true color of the Delicata ink which is more of a golden yellow.  I thought that would bring out the yellow in the flowers on the pattern paper.  Also when you are heat embossing on vellum make sure that your heat tool is good and hot before bringing it to the vellum.  Doing this will help to keep the vellum from warping a lot.  I wrapped the vellum around the bottom half of the paper and taped it in the back.  I also added a few more Melissa Frances White Pearls by the sentiment.

Thank you so much for joining me today and I hope you like the Valentine card I shared.  Please be sure to visit The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store for all of your paper crafting goodies.  Also check out the Stamp Simply Blog to see more inspiration from the design team.

I hope you have a wonderful day and a fantastic weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  Altenew - Painted Rose (sentiment)
Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Hello Gorgeous, Vellum, Cardstock - White
Ink:  Delicata Golden Glitz
Dies:  Spellbinders Floral Affair
Accessories:  Ranger Super Fine Clear Embossing Powder, Ranger Super Fine Detail Gold Embossing Powder, Melissa Frances White Pearls,Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Runner, Therm-O-Web Foam Squares

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - The Twelve Days of Christmas - Day 12

Hello everyone!  

Welcome, to day 12 of the The Twelve Days of Christmas for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  There is still a little bit of time to enter the Blog Candy and the details will be listed below.  If you would like to check out all of the beautiful cards for The Twelve Days of Christmas you can click HERE to visit The Stamp Simply Blog.

Here is the Christmas cards I designed.  

This card is a wonderful combination of metallic copper and gold with some cream.  

To create the background piece I used the Darice Embossing Folder - Pine Branches in Corner and inked the embossing folder with Delicata Celestial Copper ink.  I used a heavier hand when inking the top and bottom of the embossing folder so the middle of the folder had very little ink.  The Delicata inks are great to use for this technique because they leave a very soft shimmer and don't tend to leave harsh lines.  Then I carefully added my cardstock and ran the embossing folder through the die cutting machine.  As you can see from the photo doing this technique leaves the flatter areas with ink and the embossed areas are still the cream colored cardstock.

Here is a close up of the top part of the card.

Here you can see the middle and bottom of the card.  I used one of the stamps from the Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - SS-013 Jesus stamp set.  I used Delicata Celestial Copper ink and Ranger -  Copper Supper Fine Detail Embossing Powder to stamp and emboss the sentiment.  Then I went over the word Savior with a Zig Wink of Stella Gold pen and I also added some splatter droplets on the paper using the Wink of Stella pen.  Next I added some Glossy Accents on top of the word Savior for some added dimension.

To finish off the card I added some May Arts Metallic Wired Iridescent Cord - Copper around the bottom half of the card and I curled the ends.  I also added a few Melissa Frances Cream Pearls.  I layered the background piece on to a piece of Bazzill Luxury Pearlescent Metallic 105# Copper and then added that to an A2 top folding cream card base.

As I mentioned above there is still some time to get your name in 

for a chance at winning some blog candy.

Blog Candy

*Please Read*

The 12 Days of Christmas runs for 12 consecutive days. There is a total of 6 designers participating, so each designer has 2 days.  Each designer will offer BLOG CANDY on ONE of her days, her choice.  So be sure to visit all of the blogs.  I am doing my BLOG CANDY starting today (10/14/16).  You will have until 11:59 PM (CST) Friday, October 21st, 2016 click HERE to leave a comment on the blog post from last week and the winner will be announced Saturday, October 22nd, 2016

Leave a comment and let me know if you make Christmas cards and if you do how many do you send or give to family and friends OR tell me if your family has any Christmas traditions--it's your choice.

What will you win?

Your choice of one of the NEW Christmas Stamp Simply Clear Stamp Sets.

*If you have already purchased the Christmas sets, you are then welcome to choose from ANY of the Stamp Simply Clear Stamp Sets.

Please be sure to visit The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store for all of your paper crafting goodies and also the Stamp Simply Blog for lots of inspiration from the design team.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! 

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - SS-013 Jesus
Paper:  Bazzill Luxury Pearlescent Metallic 105# Copper, Cardstock - Ivory
Ink:  Delicata Celestial Copper
Ribbon:  May Arts Metallic Wired Iridescent Cord - Copper 
Accessories:  Darice Embossing Folder - Pine Branches in Corner, Ranger -  Copper Supper Fine Detail Embossing Powder, Glossy Accents, Melissa Frances Cream Pearls, Zig Wink of Stella Gold, Scor-Tape, Heat Tool

This Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - Give Thanks Card with a Tutorial

Hello blogging friends!  Today, I have a card to share with you using two of the NEW Autumn Stamp Simply Clear Stamps.  I also have a tutorial to show you how I created the background using Tim Holtz Distress Inks.

Here is a look at the card I designed.  I have created several cards that have watercolor background and also faux watercolor backgrounds.  For all of those other cards I have always used a watercolor or mixed media paper and I thought why not put a different spin on it and use kraft paper.  

I think kraft paper works great for a faux watercolor look because it uses very little water but you probably wouldn't want to use it for regular watercolor because the paper would pill up.  I stamped the leaf and acorn images from both the Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - SS-009 Give Thanks and SS-010 Harvest stamp sets on to kraft paper.  I used Delicata Celestial Copper ink and then added Ranger - Super Fine Detail Copper Embossing Powder to all of the images.  I used my heat tool to melt and heat set the embossing powders.  I think the copper embossing looks so pretty on kraft paper.  Next I started applying color to the images using Tim Holtz Distress Inks.  All of the inks are listed below in the supplies.  Whenever I do ink blending I just use cotton balls.  I pinch the cotton ball and rub in on the ink pad and then I rub some of the ink off on to a piece of scratch paper.  To do the ink blending I start off of the paper going in a circular motion.  Doing this will give you a very soft ink blending.

Here is a look at the paper after all of the ink blending is done.

Next I took a paint brush with clean water and added water droplets.  Distress Inks will react with water and adding the water droplets is a fun way to give your paper more interest, texture and depth.

Let the water droplet sit on the paper for a few seconds and then blot with a paper towel.  Use a heat tool to speed up the drying time for the paper.  You can repeat the water droplets as many times as you would like until you achieve the desired look.  Just make sure to dry the paper each time after adding water.  You will also see as the paper drys the areas where the water was start to pop a little more.

Next I added some water to the DecoArt - Metallic Lustre Copper Kettle.  I wanted to use this to add little copper paint splatters on to the background paper.

Here is a look at the paper with the copper splatters.  Now, I will admit this didn't turn out like I thought it would.  I have used other colors of the DecoArt Metallic Lustre and it adds a pretty metallic accent.  The copper looks more like a burnt red or orange red and doesn't have as much of a shimmer when it's the little splatters.  However if you brush or rub it on to something then it has a beautiful copper shimmer.  So after the splatters were dry then I took the paper towel I had used to wipe everything up and I rubbed it on the background to get a pretty shimmer.

Here is a close up where you can see the copper shimmer.  In this picture the paint splatters have a little more metallic shimmer to them but they have to hit the light just right.

I used one of the sentiments from the  Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - SS-009 Give Thanks stamp set.  I stamped the sentiment on to a piece of brown cardstock with Delicata Celestial Copper ink and then embossed it with Ranger - Super Fine Detail Copper Embossing Powder.  Then I die cut the paper using one of the dies from Spellbinders - Labels Twenty-Five die set.  I added Therm-O-Web Foam Squares to the back of the label and the background piece.  Then I added some metallic copper ribbon and assembled the card.  To finish off the card I used some of the brown and green sequins from the Prima Say It In Crystals Combo Pack - A Victorian Christmas.

I hope you enjoyed today's card and tutorial. Please be sure to check out The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store for all your paper crafting needs and visit the Stamp Simply Blog for more inspiration from the design team.  Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Stamps:  Stamp Simply Clear Stamps - SS-009 Give Thanks, SS-010 Harvest
Paper:  Luxury Pearlescent Metallic 80# Text - Copper, Cardstock - Kraft, Brown
Ink:  Delicata Celestial Copper, Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Cracked Pistachio, Peeled Paint, Wild Honey, Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon, Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs
Dies:  Spellbinders - Labels Twenty-Five
Ribbon: Copper
Accessories: Prima Say It In Crystals Combo Pack - A Victorian Christmas (sequins), Ranger - Super Fine Detail Copper Embossing Powder, Ranger - Glossy Accents, DecoArt - Metallic Lustre Copper Kettle, Therm-O-Web Foam Squares, Scor-Tape, Paint Brush, Water, Heat Tool