Concord & 9th | Sending Hugs with Floral Embrace

Hello, crafty friends! I'm back today with another card created with some beautiful products from Concord & 9th! Today's project is all about pretty florals, gorgeous cardstock colors, and one big HUG! I absolutely love the oversized lettering in the Floral Embrace Dies and how all those sweet little flowers and leaves can be tucked around the letters to create such a beautiful focal point.

I started with a soft gray card base and used the Essential Labels & Frames Dies to add that pretty stitched border around the outside. I love the subtle detail it adds to the background without taking away from the main design!

Next, I die cut the large HUGS letters using Rainforest Cardstock. This deep green is one of my favorite Concord & 9th colors, and it really makes those oversized letters stand out!

For all the pretty floral details, I pulled out several of my favorite cardstock colors. I used Avocado Cardstock for the leaves and greenery, along with Sorbet Cardstock, Sea Glass Cardstock, Honeysuckle Cardstock, and Ballet Slipper Cardstock to create the different flowers and little accents.

I love how all these colors work together! The softer pinks paired with the Sea Glass and Avocado greenery give the card such a fresh, cheerful look. I arranged the die-cut flowers and leaves around the large HUGS letters, tucking some behind the lettering and layering others on top to create lots of dimension.

For the sentiment, I kept things simple and used just one ink color! I stamped "Missing You" onto a little white die-cut banner using Rainforest Ink. I placed the banner across the center of the card, letting the big HUGS letters do most of the talking!

One of my favorite things about this card is that almost everything is created with cardstock and dies. No complicated coloring needed! Just a handful of pretty colors, some layering, and a little creativity.

I think this would be such a sweet card to send to someone who needs a little extra love or encouragement. After all, who doesn't love getting a hug in the mail?

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this inspires you to pull out your favorite Concord & 9th cardstock colors and have some fun creating!

---

Concord & 9th Supplies

Dies

Floral Embrace Dies – HUGS

Essential Labels & Frames Dies

Cardstock

Rainforest Cardstock

Avocado Cardstock

Sorbet Cardstock

Sea Glass Cardstock

Honeysuckle Cardstock

Ballet Slipper Cardstock

Ink

Rainforest Ink Pad

Shop Concord & 9th

Shop All Concord & 9th Products

Affiliate disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my creative work!

Concord & 9th | Bloom & Grow

Hello, friends! I'm back today sharing another fun card created with the beautiful Bloom & Grow Bundle from Concord & 9th! I absolutely love the sweet floral details in this collection, and of course, the butterfly is such a pretty finishing touch!

For today's card, I chose a fresh and cheerful color combination of White, Pink Lemonade, Avocado, and Honeysuckle cardstock. These colors look so pretty together, especially with the bright pops of color from the stamped flowers!

I used the Bloom & Grow Stamp Set and coordinating Bloom & Grow Dies to create the floral elements, bringing everything to life with Poppy, Avocado, and Sorbet inks. I love how these colors complement one another and give the flowers such a happy, springtime feel!

One of my favorite little details is the butterfly! I added a vellum die cut behind it to give the wings a soft, delicate look. That extra layer adds just the right amount of dimension without making the butterfly feel too heavy. I also added clear dew drops to the  center for a little shine and texture. Sometimes it's those tiny finishing touches that make a card feel extra special!

I love mixing stamped images with die-cut cardstock pieces, and this collection makes it so easy to create beautiful layered designs. The combination of bright florals, soft vellum, and those little sparkling dew drops makes this such a sweet card!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this inspires you to pull out your favorite floral stamps and have a little fun mixing colors and textures!

---

Concord & 9th Supplies

Stamps & Dies

Bloom & Grow Stamp Set

Bloom & Grow Dies

Bloom & Grow Bundle

Cardstock

White Cardstock

Pink Lemonade Cardstock

Avocado Cardstock

Honeysuckle Cardstock

Ink Colors

Poppy Ink Pad

Avocado Ink Pad

Sorbet Ink Pad

Shop Concord & 9th

Shop All Concord & 9th Products

Affiliate disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my creative work!

Concord & 9th | Finch Friends & Essential Labels and Frames

Hello, friends! I'm back today with another fun card as a guest designer for Concord & 9th! For today's project, I combined the adorable Finch Friends collection with the Essential Labels & Frames Dies to create this sweet little thank-you card. I just love that cute bird perched on the branch surrounded by those cheerful yellow flowers!

I started with a Sorbet cardstock card base and used the Essential Labels & Frames Dies to create the pretty white focal panel. I love the unique shape of this frame and the delicate stitched details around the edges! The coordinating decorative details on the Sorbet background add just the right amount of interest without taking away from the stamped images.

Next, I pulled out the Finch Friends stamps and used a combination of Rainforest, Avocado, Buttercup, and Sorbet inks to bring my little scene to life. Rainforest was perfect for the bird and sentiment, while Sorbet added those sweet little details to the bird's chest. I used Avocado for the leafy branch and Buttercup for the bright yellow flowers. I love how these colors work together against the soft Sorbet background!

I added the flowers with a little dimension to make them pop off the card, then finished everything off with the "Thanks for everything" sentiment stamped along the bottom of the white panel.

This is such a simple card, but all those little details make it feel extra special! I especially love how the Essential Labels & Frames Dies pair with the Finch Friends images. It's always fun to mix and match different products to create something new!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this inspires you to pull out a few favorite ink colors and create something cheerful!

---

Concord & 9th Supplies

Stamps & Dies

Finch Friends Stamp Set

Finch Friends Dies

Finch Friends Bundle

Essential Labels & Frames Dies

Ink Colors

Rainforest Ink Pad

Avocado Ink Pad

Buttercup Ink Pad

Sorbet Ink Pad

Cardstock

Sorbet Cardstock

White Cardstock

Shop Concord & 9th

Shop All Concord & 9th Products

Affiliate disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my creative work!

Concord & 9th | Woven Words – You're Pretty Special!

Hello, friends! I'm back today sharing another fun project as a guest designer for Concord & 9th! Today's card features the beautiful Woven Words Stamp Set and coordinating Woven Words Dies. I just love all the intricate woven details and pretty decorative elements in this collection!

For this card, I chose a soft and pretty color combination of White, Pink Lemonade, Sorbet, and Rainforest cardstock. I love how the lighter pink shades pair with the rich Rainforest green! I started by creating a clean white card base with a subtle lined background, which adds just a little texture while keeping the focus on the layered elements.

Next, I used the coordinating dies to cut several of the beautiful woven circles and decorative pieces. I mixed Pink Lemonade and Sorbet cardstock for the soft pink layers, then added Rainforest cardstock for contrast. I especially love how the intricate circular designs look when layered together! The different shapes and colors add so much interest and dimension without making the card feel too busy.

For the sentiment, I stamped "You're Pretty Special" in Rainforest ink onto white cardstock and framed it with one of the decorative die cuts. I tucked a few little Sorbet banner pieces behind the sentiment to bring in another touch of pink and tie everything together.

I love how this card turned out! The Woven Words collection has such a fun mix of textures and patterns, and it's perfect for creating cards that look detailed but are really quite simple to put together. Sometimes all you need is a few pretty cardstock colors and some creative layering!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this inspires you to pull out your favorite cardstock colors and have a little fun creating something special!

---

Concord & 9th Supplies

Stamps & Dies

Woven Words Stamp Set

Woven Words Dies

Woven Words Bundle

Ink Colors

Rainforest Ink Pad

Cardstock

White Cardstock

Pink Lemonade Cardstock

Sorbet Cardstock

Rainforest Cardstock

Shop Concord & 9th

Shop All Concord & 9th Products

Affiliate disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my creative work!

Concord and 9th Guest! {Finch Friends}

 Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing a sweet and cheerful card featuring the adorable Finch Friends Stamp Set and coordinating Finch Friends Dies from Concord & 9th! I just love these little birds perched among the pretty flowers and greenery. This set is so much fun to play with, especially when mixing and matching all those gorgeous Concord & 9th ink colors!

I started by creating a soft minty background using Sea Glass Ink. I love how this fresh, pretty color makes the stamped images stand out! Next, I stamped my little finches using Rainforest Ink, giving them that beautiful deep green color. The little details on the birds add so much personality!

For the branches and leaves, I used a combination of Avocado and Pistachio inks. These two greens work so beautifully together and give the greenery a little extra interest. I added the flowers in Watermelon and Buttercup for those fun pops of color. I just love this combination of soft greens with the cheerful peachy pink and yellow blooms!

After stamping and die-cutting all my pieces, I arranged the birds and branches around the edges of my Sea Glass panel, leaving plenty of room in the center for the sweet "wishing you a lovely day" sentiment. I layered some of the images with foam adhesive to add dimension and let a few of the branches extend beyond the edges of the panel. It's such a simple way to add a little extra interest to a card!

To finish everything off, I added the panel to a soft gray card base and scattered a few clear enamel dots around the design. I love how those tiny embellishments tie everything together without taking away from the pretty stamped images.

This card was so much fun to create, and I think it would be perfect for a birthday, a thinking-of-you card, or just sending a little happy mail to brighten someone's day!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this inspires you to pull out your favorite Concord & 9th inks and create something colorful!

Concord & 9th Supplies

Stamps & Dies

• Finch Friends Stamp Set

• Finch Friends Dies

• Finch Friends Bundle

Ink Colors

• Rainforest Ink Pad

• Watermelon Ink Pad

• Avocado Ink Pad

• Pistachio Ink Pad

• Buttercup Ink Pad

• Sea Glass Ink Pad

__________________________________

A little info about commenting here on my blog....

A quick note about comments! My comments are moderated because, unfortunately, I get a TON of spam—the kind telling me about cholesterol medication and all sorts of other weird bot things. 😂 So, if you leave a comment and don’t see it right away, don’t worry! I’ll see it and get it posted for you.

The other issue seems to be whether or not you need a Google account to comment. I have my settings set to “Anyone,” so technically you should be able to leave a comment using any type of login…but Blogger is a pain.

If you’re having trouble leaving a comment, or you’re not sure whether your name is showing up with your comment, please do me one little favor:

Add your name and email address to the end of your comment.

That way, if your comment is chosen as a winner, we’ll know exactly who you are and how to reach you!

I’m sorry for the extra hassle. I’ve Googled, changed settings, switched things around, and tried all the things. I have no idea why it doesn’t work the way it should.

But, again…

Blogger is a pain. 😂

 __________________________________

FIND ME OVER ON:

Instagram: Laurie Willison (@laurie_willison)

YouTube: Soapbox Creations

Facebook: Soapbox Creations

All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post.  These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you!  :)  Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations!

Fa La La La La....

 Happy Friday!  I am excited to be a guest over at Concord and 9th this month.  I will have several cards to share over the next week, all with the holiday theme!  I also chose one color combo to use on all the cards.

This is the 2024 Color Collection and its one of my favorite combos.  I thought it would make a really fun, non-traditional color combo for this months card.  

Today I am sharing the Fa La La Inlay Die.  This die is so much fun for so many reasons.  The letters by themselves would be so cute on a card.  The cut on top of a solid color card would be a great background. Or in the case of today's card, I die cut 5 colors and a silver cardstock to inlay all the letters.....

  

The benefit is, now I have 5 other card bases ready to make cards out of!  I added some holly, a sentiment and banner die from the Festive Blooms Stamp Set and Festive Blooms Dies.  

See the full Concord and 9th release by clicking HERE!  Thanks for coming by today!

__________________________________

A little info about commenting here on my blog....

My comments are moderated because I get a ton of spam.  The kind of spam that tells me about cholesterol medication, among others, and just weird bot comments so I filter those out.  If you leave a comment and don't see it, thats ok!  I will see it and I will get it posted for you.  

The other issue is wether or not you need a google account.  I have my comments set to "anyone" so technically you should be able to leave a comment with any type of login, but Blogger is a pain.  If you can't leave a comment and are not sure if you your name is posting along with your comment, please add your name and email address to the end of your comment. This way we can see who you are if your comment gets chosen as a winner!  I am sorry for the annoyance.  I have no idea why it doesn't work like it should.  I have googled and switched settings around and tried all the things but again... 

Blogger is a pain. 

 __________________________________

FIND ME OVER ON:

Instagram: Laurie Willison (@laurie_willison)

YouTube: Soapbox Creations

Facebook: Soapbox Creations

All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post.  These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you!  :)  Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations!

Sooooo Nice to know you!

Stopping back in today to share another Concord and 9th card!  There is a stencil set from awhile back that I absolutely fell in love with and had to grab it up!  It's called Petal Pusher.   

The Petal Pushers Stencil Pack consists of seven stencils that create various floral designs, that can be used on all kinds of cards and other projects! It coordinates with the Petal Pushers Stamp Set and Petal Pushers Dies. 4.75" X 4.75".

The stencils are so easy to blend out with your favorite colors and then cut out with the coordinating die.  To finish this card off, I used a sentiment from the new Happy Rays Stamp Set Bundle and then cut it out with its coordinating dies.  

That is it for today.  Stop back by tomorrow for a new card.  Yes I am on a roll this week!  :)

 __________________________________

FIND ME OVER ON:

Instagram: Laurie Willison (@laurie_willison)

YouTube: Soapbox Creations

Facebook: Soapbox Creations

All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post.  These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you!  :)  Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations!

SOOO Nice to know you!

I have had so much fun being a guest for Concord and 9th.  It has been a great week and SO fun to use all these amazing new products from their latest release.  I have 2 more cards to share using the new Happy Rays Bundle.  I just LOVE this new Turnabout and all the fun little details it comes with. 

Here is my first card.  The sun rays are super easy to stamp out, of course, using that awesome Turnabout Jig.  If you don't own one, you should!  Makes your all your turnabouts come out perfect!  I used the circle dies from the bundle to pop up the center and then added the sentiment, which is also included in the stamp set.  I added the little heart dies, added some glossy accents and then sprinkled on a little glitter to finish off this card....

 

I still have more to share!  So stop back by tomorrow to see another  Concord and 9th creation!

 __________________________________

FIND ME OVER ON:

Instagram: Laurie Willison (@laurie_willison)

YouTube: Soapbox Creations

Facebook: Soapbox Creations

All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post.  These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you!  :)  Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations!

A little Pop-Up Shoppe....

I am here with another day of fun with Concord and 9th!  Today we are sharing the add-ons for the Pop-Up Shoppe Base Dies.  We have the Booke Shoppe and the Bake Shoppe.  Each of them has a set of dies and a cute little stamp set for the perfect sentiments.  

My first card is using just the Booke Shoppe dies.  I created another clean and simple scene with a book shelf and some rainbow books.  I added in the little plant, the adorable cat silhouette and the sentiment.  

For my next card, I made the full Pop-Up Shoppe Base and then added in some cute details from the Bake Shoppe Dies.  All of base is made out of white cardstock and the details are all in gold cardstock.  I had to add in another cat and then finished it off with a coffee sign.  So fun!

 

I lined all the windows with acetate just for the finished look...

I have one more day to share my  Concord and 9th creations so stop by tomorrow to check it out!

 __________________________________

FIND ME OVER ON:

Instagram: Laurie Willison (@laurie_willison)

YouTube: Soapbox Creations

Facebook: Soapbox Creations

All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post.  These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you!  :)  Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations! 

Hello {Concord and 9th}...

 Concord and 9th's Pop-Up Shoppe Base Dies are absolutely adorable!!  The actual pop up base is so easy to use but the dies included can also be used to make a simple scene.  Here is today's card...

I used the elements in the die set to create this clean and simple scene.  I actually used the pop-up base die to make a mask for the window.  I used mostly white elements to make the gold accents pop.  This was so fun to make!  

Stay tuned this week for more Concord and 9th creations!

 __________________________________

FIND ME OVER ON:

Instagram: Laurie Willison (@laurie_willison)

YouTube: Soapbox Creations

Facebook: Soapbox Creations

All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post.  These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you!  :)  Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations! 

So Kind of You {Concord and 9th}...

I am so excited to be joining Concord and 9th this week as a guest for their latest release.   The Shine Bright Release is available now and its a fun one!  

Click HERE to see the full line up of new products!  

Today's card features the new set called Eclectic Blooms.  I love this set....its speaks to my clean and simple style!  

This was such an easy card to make with the large image in the background and then the amazing sentiment and blooms.  The coordinating die made it so easy to pop them up!

Stop by Concord and 9th to check out the full release! 

Thanks so much for stopping by and come back by tomorrow to see more!

 __________________________________

FIND ME OVER ON:

Instagram: Laurie Willison (@laurie_willison)

YouTube: Soapbox Creations

Facebook: Soapbox Creations

All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post.  These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you!  :)  Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations!  

You are my Sunshine {Concord and 9th}...

Concord and 9th has several new sets this month and I wanted to stop in and share a few more projects using these sets!  

First up I made a card using my favorite ever rainbow set called Rainbow Wishes from Concord and 9th.  Sadly, this set was just retired but you can still get the Rainbow Wishes Dies that you can use to make a card very similar to this!

To add detail to this card, I used the new Kids are Grand sentiment set and the Kids are Grand dies.  I added a frame using a straight edge and a pen to complete this card.   I just love that little sunshine die!  So cute!

I created 2 cards using the Petite Pals and the Petite Pals dies.....

I used a masking stencil for this first card and added the sky and grass.  Then I stamped the adorable little Pals and cut them out.  I popped them up holding the little banner die.  Just for a fun little detail, I added in some washi in the top corner. 

I wanted to try a different layout for this next card, using the same elements....

I added in the grass and sky color with some ink blending and then popped up the pals and their banner a little spaced out.  I did have to do a little mirror stamping to create her upper body so she could hold the banner in the correct way.  Again, I added the little bit of washi just for some added sparkle. 

Check out the full Concord and 9th February Release by clicking HERE!  I had so much fun guesting this month and can't wait to keep using these amazing new stamps and dies!  

If you haven't had a chance to check out the C9 ink,  I would highly recommend it!  They have some amazing colors and it stamps out beautifully! Check out the ink by clicking HERE!

Thanks so much for coming by today!  Hope you have a great day!

  _____________________________________

FIND ME OVER ON:

Instagram: Laurie Willison (@laurie_willison)

YouTube: Soapbox Creations

Facebook: Soapbox Creations

All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post.  These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you!  :)  Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations!  

Yay for Birthday's {Concord and 9th}...

I am so excited to be back with another post for the February Release at Concord and 9th!  Today is all about the birthday's!  I have several cards because I had so much fun playing with all these new goodies.  

These first 2 cards use the Birthday's Perfect Pairings dies....

First, I used Concord and 9th's amazing cardstock for these coordinating backgrounds.  I cut 1/2" strips and then cut them in half so I had enough for 2 cards.  I simply die cut the Perfect Parings dies in white and attached them to the card fronts. 

   I added the Happy Birthday sentiment from the Let's Party Turnabout. Easy Peasy!

This next card features the Let's Party Turnabout.  I love these stamps and how you can create the perfect background every time.  

I did a little masking by using an older set from Concord and 9th and then mixed in the Birthday sentiment in the middle.  I added the balloon from the yay for Birthday's set.....

The next 2 cards were made from the Yay for Birthday's Bundle.  I couldn't pick a color combo so I thought I would share them both.  I love Concord and 9th's amazing ink.  So bright and colorful!

I added black fun foam yay's to the center of each of the big ones.  Definitely an easy card and of course so many color combos to choose from!

To see the full February release, click HERE!

Thanks so much for coming by today. Have a great weekend!

 _____________________________________

FIND ME OVER ON:

Instagram: Laurie Willison (@laurie_willison)

YouTube: Soapbox Creations

Facebook: Soapbox Creations

All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post.  These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you!  :)  Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations!  

Miss You Friend {Concord and 9th}...

 Good morning, friends!  I am super excited to be a Guest at Concord and 9th this month.  They have some amazing new products and I have had so much fun making cards this last couple weeks.  I can't wait to share whats new.  Today I have a card using the new Painted Petals Turnabout Kit.  

If you haven't ever purchased a Turnabout Kit from Concord and 9th, then I highly recommend.  Here are the details.....

The Painted Petals Turnabout™ Toolkit includes everything you need—minus a stamping platform (like a MISTI®)—to get started on your Turnabout journey!

Kit includes

• Painted Petals Turnabout™ Stamp Set—exclusive to this kit! (7 stamps; 6" x 6")
• Painted Petals Dies—exclusive to this kit! (7 pieces)
• Four Ink Cubes (Aqua Sky, Peacock, Grapefruit, & Stardust)
• 6" x 6" Turnabout Jig
• Repositionable Adhesive Dots (full cartridge)
• Adhesive Remover
• Scored standard-sized cards - white (4)
• Envelopes - white (4)
• Instruction booklet

Items to refill your kit include Repositionable Dos (full cartridge), Repositionable Adhesive Dots Refill, and Adhesive Remover.

To create this card, I used the kit inks to stamp this amazing background.  This color combo is amazing!!  

The dies included are great ones to have in your stash too.  I used the stitched circle to cut out a piece of vellum, I cut the hello in white cardstock and fun foam both for a dimensional sentiment.  Next, I stamped the sentiment block and die cut those with the coordinating strip dies.  I popped them all up on the card front to finish it off.

Check out the full kit by clicking HERE!

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

 _____________________________________

FIND ME OVER ON:

Instagram: Laurie Willison (@laurie_willison)

YouTube: Soapbox Creations

Facebook: Soapbox Creations

All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post.  These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you!  :)  Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations!