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!

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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!  :)

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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Sending Sunshine and Rainbows + VIDEO!

So I am sure by now you have seen the ADORABLE Rainbow Turnabout from Concord and 9th.  Well it came in the mail today and I  got to work.  Unfortunately, I don't have a jig.  I had a homemade jig from a sweet friend....but couldn't find that either.  So after several (as in 12 failed attempts) and an emergency Zoom with my crafty friends.....I was able to crack out several panels that worked out pretty well.  Moral of the story.....you definitely need a jig!

Here is card! 

After making a homemade jig from a 6"x6" piece of cardstock and getting it lined up, I stamped out the rainbow using the Altenew Inks, Heartbeat, Snapdragon, Sunday and Bamboo. (All supplies linked below)

Next, I grabbed this beautiful sentiment from the Brighter Days Stamp set and and heat embossed it on vellum.  I layered that on the rainbow panel and then popped it all up on the green card base.  I used the heart dies from the Brighter Days Die Set and added those to the vellum.

ETA:  I figured out a little something to make the rainbow stamping SUPER EASY!  Check it out!

  These rainbows are just too cute!

Hope you are all doing well and staying safe!  Are you ready for normalcy like I am?  All I want to do is go to Target but I am staying home, safe with my kids!

Thanks for coming by today.  Have a great day!

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25 Days of Christmas Tags {Concord and 9th}...

Hello friends!  I am so happy to be joining my sweet friend Tracey today on her 25 Day of Christmas Tags.  Check out all the details for this amazing event by clicking HERE.  You can play along and you'll have a chance to win prizes!  

 Today I have a Concord and 9th Tag using one of my favorite sets, O Christmas Tree!  

To create this tag, I used the We Are Memory Keepers Tag Board.  Lets just take a second to talk about this AWESOME tool!  This board works to cut any size tag.  I LOVE this tool.  I have been making all the tags lately.  It works so quickly to mass produce!  

So I cut a white tag and a red tag.  For the red tag, I stenciled in the Classy Stripes Stencil from Alenew.  I blended in Scrapbook.com's Embossing Ink to give it a fun watermarked look.  I heat embossed the large sentiment from O Christmas Tree in gold embossing powder.  I stamped the trees in black along the bottom of the white tag.

Using green ribbon and twine, I tied the 2 tags together to finish it up!

Here are all the amazing sponsors for the 25 days of Christmas Tags.....

Head on over to Tracey's blog to learn more!

Thanks so much for coming by today!

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