Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Rose Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Welcome to the Altenew Paint-A-Flower Blog Hop!  This months latest bloom stamp set is amazing! I saw these gorgeous roses and new I had to attempt a little coloring.  Check out this months set.....

I used Altenew's Alcohol Markers to color up these gorgeous flowers.....

Once I ad then colored, I added a little glimmer spray and then a little white paint splatter.  I fuzzy cut the roses and then added them to a card front covered with some striped pattered paper. 

I stamped the sentiment "hugs" that is included in the Paint-A-Flower stamp set to finish off the card. 

Click HERE to see the newest Paint-A-Flower stamp set and learn all about it!

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GIVEAWAY

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 5 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog for a chance to win. 

We’ll also draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list below. All winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 03/02/2020.

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BLOG HOP

Altenew Card Blog

Maryam Perez

LauraJane

Laurie Willison

Mindy Eggen

Jaycee Gaspar

Jenny Colacicco

Nathalie DeSousa

Vicky Papaioannou

Altenew Scrapbook Blog

Norine Borys

Emily Midgett

Svitlana Shayevich

Kelly Griglione

Virginia Lu

Nicole Watt

Lilith Eeckels

Aga Malyszek

Thank you so much for coming by today! Hope you have a great weekend!

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smile {Spellbinders}...

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Good morning.  I wanted to stop in today to share the latest Large Die of the Month from Spellbinders.  This die set is called Art Studio Abstracts and is full of fun shapes and cuts out to create modern cards with a fun twist.  Here are the dies in the kit....

Check out all the detail direct from Spellbinders....

Join the Large Die of the Month Club and receive an expertly designed die set each month, complete with inspiration. Plus, members get store savings, extra deals, gifts, and more. Click Here to learn more about club membership. 

The February kits are now here! While supplies last for new members. US shipping included in cost. If you sign up in February you will receive the February kit.   Available February 1-29th. 

This month's "Art Studio Abstracts" large die set is perfect for making cards, decor, and more.

Membership Includes:

• Exclusive Larger Set of Versatile Dies that cut, emboss, deboss and stencil. Double the size of the Small Die Set! $40 Value!
• Project Inspiration: Each kit will feature project ideas with at least one detailed how-to instruction tutorial each month.
• Member Benefits & Savings: Receive exclusive member pricing in the Spellbinders store. Plus receive access to deals, savings, and gifts - only available to members.

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Each month Spellbinders offers several different subscription clubs....

Small Die of the Month

Large Die of the Month

Large and Small Die of the Month Combined

Card Kit of the Month

Glimmer Hot foil Kit of the Month 

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Here is today's card....

I zoned in right on that arch die that looked like a rainbow.  There are 2 dies but using Copics, I was able to make an abstract rainbow just by adding in a little coloring.  

I did some light blue blending in the background and then added in the rainbow.  I used Fun Stampers Journey's smile die to add some sparkle with the sentiment.  Super simple!

Check out this month's kit by clicking HERE! Thanks so much for coming by today!  Hope you have a great day!

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birthday wishes {The Stamp Market}...

Hello there!  I have a new card to share today using some adorable Stamp Market Dies.  I am sitting here typing in my warm craft room while there are 4" of new snow outside.  Fortunately, my kids didn't have school today so this weather was a great reason to stay inside.  

I am so ready for spring and warm weather so this card definitely has me wishing for rainbows soon!

To create this card, I used the Rainbow Stripes Die from The Stamp Market.  I love how the die comes in a fun wonky look.  It was so each to die cut the card stock, and another set of fun foam pieces, add them together and attach them to the card from.  

I stamped a birthday sentiment right underneath the rainbow.  I die cut the heart in red cardstock and then added a little glossy accents for some shine.  Super simple!

So glad you stopped in today!  I hope you are staying warm and crafting the day away!

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The Stamp Market Rainbow Stripes Die

Taylored Expressions February Release + Video....

It's an exciting day over at Taylored Expressions!  There is another round of Masking Stencils coming out, some amazing stripe stencils and lots of new stamps and dies!  I have 3 new products to share that I am so excited about!  

If you know me, you know I love stripes.  I want to put stripes on all the things!  I asked Taylor for a stripe stencil and it is exactly what I had pictured!  Check this out.....

This 1/2" stripe stencil gives the perfect look without using washi tape to mask off.  It makes your stripe making game WAY easier!

To create this card, I added a little pixie spray to the back of this stencil and then blended in the rainbow colors.  I stamped the "your" and "has lifted my spirits" from the Plant Kindness Stamp Set using my Misti.  Next, I die cut and popped up the kinds die all in white cardstock and added it to the front of the card.  This card was super simple to make!

  

The next shape in the Masking Stencils line is here!  This time it is the cutest arrangement of squares, perfect for window cards or just any type of masking!

This card took me about 5 minutes to make.  I used the square stencil along the side of my cardstock and blended in some Confetti Cake ink.  Next, I stamped these adorable new bunnies called Hop to It (which are a full background stamp) and die cut out 3 of the bunnies.  I popped them up on foam squares in the boxes and then added a sentiment from C'mon Get Happy by Taylored.    Last, I added the card front to a card base with fun foam.  Super simple!

  

And last but not least, here is that adorable new Hop to It Background.  This background stamps all the bunnies and with the extra little clear stamps, you can add in the check color and the different ear color patterns.  It's genius!  The coordinating die allows you to cut out one of the bunnies like in the card above.

Here is a quick (super quick) video showing how I made this card.....

I stamped the full image in black and then added in all the little colors of ears along with little pink cheeks.  I layered the card front on a yellow card base and then added in the sentiment.  I used the hello dies in white cardstock and then used Simple Strips to add in a birthday sentiment.  These bunnies are great for easter but also for so many other occasions!

  

Click HERE to see the full Taylored Expressions Release!

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If you purchase the full bundle today, you get 15% off!  The background set, the die and the Mini Strips - Easter!

Head on over to the Taylored Expressions Blog to see lots more inspiration with this month's release. Thanks so much for coming by today!  Hope you have a great day!

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Pinkfresh Studio February Release Blog Hop

Hello friends!  I am so excited to be joining the girls over at Pinkfresh Studio today for their February Release.  There are 9 amazing new background stamps that will be available today!  I have a few projects to share, details on some awesome giveaways and a full blog hop list throughout today's post.  There are also details on a code for free shipping during release week so keep reading!  :)

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PINKFRESH PROJECTS

One of my favorite background stamps from this release is called Diamond Tiles.  I love the pinstriped lines in this stamp and it makes the most gorgeous background.  First, I stamped Layered Bouquet on a white card front.  I used Coral Reef Ink and Passion Fruit Ink to stamp the blooms and then added in the leaves with Fresh Pear and Grassy Knoll. I stamped Diamond Tiles in black ink on a white card base and then added in the front card panel with fun foam for dimension.  I added in the sentiment last with black ink.  

  

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Floral Shadow is another of the newest background stamps available.  This stamp is gorgeous!  I put the stamp in my Misti and added in Coral Reef, Passion Fruit and Sunshine inks all around the front.  Next, I spritzed the stamp with water and then stamped it down onto watercolor paper.  I cut the panel down and added it to a white card base.  After it dried, I added in the "you are amazing" die cut from the Phrase Builder: You Die set, layered with fun foam for dimension.  I finished off the card with some clear drops.  

  

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This last card is made up of 2 new stamps.  The gray background is Diagonal Bars stamped in Misty Coast Ink.  The black words are from the new background Do What You Love.  I stamped both using my Misti and then cut the it down to layer onto a white card base.  Next, I stamped Do What You Love Background again on black cardstock with Versamark and heat embossed the image with white embossing powder.  Using the Cut Align, I was able to cut out several sentiments to add to the card front.  I attached them all with a piece of foam tape to finish off the card.

  

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Check out this amazing deal for when you shop today.  

The codes below are good from February 17-21 so don't forget to grab one when you check out!  Click HERE to shop!

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GIVEAWAY

Pink Fresh will be giving away the full release over on the Pinkfresh blog, and on their IG feed so definitely head on over there for more details.

I will also be giving away a $25 gift card here on my blog. Leave a comment below to win!

Pinkfresh will announce the winners on Monday, February 24th on their GIVEAWAY PAGE. Don't forget to check that page and claim your prize within 2 weeks. Good luck!

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BLOG HOP

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Thanks so much for stopping in today!  Hope you have a fantastic week!

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