A Peek Into My Stamping Room

Let's Jump For Joy!

Hello friends!  Well I took a week off to work on wedding crafts last week.  After Memorial Day weekend, I am hoping to be finished with wedding crafts!  But I did learn some new techniques that I can't wait to share with you.  For today, I have something different to share.  It's graduation time now and I have been needing some graduation cards.  Last week, Peggy Jo Ackley, owner of Pink Ink Stamps, sent me some of her new releases.  They are all so cute but there was two stamps in this group that I just loved and are perfect for making graduation cards!

I used my Spectrum Noir markers to color in the super cut Hi Top Sneaker image.  As you can see below, I also used a Spectrum Noir Illustrator marker.  Both style of marker works well for this small image!!

Here is another look at my card!  I used the Scalloped Square Layering Basics Die Set and the Modern Chevron embossing folder for this card.  The patterned paper is the Perfectly Plaid 6x6" petite paper pack from Lawn Fawn.  I actually used that patterned paper to pick my color scheme for my shoes!

I added some Nuvo  Rosewater Jewel drops on the shoes and in the corners of my card.  This card actually measures 5x7" and my papers are only 6x6....so once I trimmed the paper to the correct width, I used that leftover strip and added it at the bottom.  This is easy to do when using plaids or dotted paper.

I think any graduate would love this card, don't you??

Thanks for stopping by today!

A Valentine Button Heart

Hello friends!  Hope you had a good weekend!  It time to think of love and chocolate. Well what I mean is it's almost time for Valentine's Day. So with that in mind, I created this fun card using the 7103N Button Heart stamp from Pink Ink Stamps. I just love this image!

 

This card measure 4 1/4 x 5 1/2".  To begin, I stamped the image onto white cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink pad.  Using my patterned paper as a guide, I picked out the markers and cardstock for this card. This 6x6 patterned paper is from Pebbles and it's called My Funny Valentine.  For the red cardstock panel, I used the Scallop Stitches wafer dies from Simon Says Stamp to add that stitched scalloped detail.   I colored the image using my new Spectrum Noir Illustrator pens.

 

These are the colors I used.

 

Here is a close-up of the image.  I fussy cut around the heart and then once I adhered it into place, I added some Crystal Stickles.  

The sentiment die is from the Queen & Co Heart Throb Kit.    I think it turned out super cute!  You can find this Button Heart stamp and all of the Pink Ink Stamps at Ellen Hutson.com.  I have included links to the products I used for this card just for your information.  These are not affiliate links.

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Let's Give Thanks!

Hello Friends!  Today I would like to share with you a Thanksgiving card I created.  My mom always hosts Thanksgiving.  She makes our Thanksgiving dinner very special from setting the table “just right” to sending out special invitations.  Can you see where I am going with this?  LOL  Yep, that means that I am always in charge of our special Thanksgiving invitations.  So today, I decided it was time to sit down and start designing them.  I wanted to keep them simple but elegant so I used the 1415E Eastern Oyster Layering Basics Die set from Tonic to help me.    Here is my invitation…..

Don't you just love this stamp?  It's 5108H Stack O'Pumpkins from Pink Ink Stamp Company.  I stamped the image onto some mixed media paper using Jet Black Staz-on.  Then using the new ColourBlend Pencils from Crafter's Companion, I colored the image.  I really love to take the time to color, ya know?  It's is very relaxing!  Colored pencils work great for the images from Pink Ink Stamp Company because they are so detailed.  You can just sharpen that pencil and get into those tiny places!!

To begin, I cut the base cardstock to 4 1/4 x 11.  I scored it at 5 1/2″ and then folded the brown cardstock.  I then cut the green cardstock to 4 x 5 1/4″.  The patterned paper layer was cut to 3 3/4 x 5″.  Then I stamped and colored the cute pumpkin image.  Using the 1415e Eastern Oyster Layering Basics Die set, I die cut the image and die cut a piece of patterned paper that is slightly larger.  The increments in size for this set are really nice!  The largest die in the set is 3 3/4  x 5 1/2″ so the dies are the perfect size for card making.  Here is a closer look at the image.  Can you see the 757N Golden Sunset Glitter Drops that I added to the berries?  That just added the right touch!

 

To complete the card, I printed the sentiment onto white cardstock using my computer.  Then I positioned the die into place using some repositional tape and ran it thru the Tangerine die cutting machine.  I used a slot punch on the right-hand side of the main panel to punch a place for my ribbon.  I really like using this technique on my cards because it gives me plenty of space to add a bow.

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Tonic Supplies Use:

• 1451e Eastern Oyster Layering Basics Die Set
• 757N Sunset Gold Nuvo Glitter Drops
• 153e Super Trimmer
• 138e Tangerine Die Cutting & Embossing machine
• 420e Funky Glue

Other Supplies Used:

• 5108H Stack O'Pumpkins - Pink Ink Stamp Company - all Pink Ink Stamps are available at www.ellenhutson.com
• Echo Park Papaer - Fall is in the Air - Autumn Bunting & Fall Floral
• ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon
• ColourBlend Pencils - Crafter's Companion

Flowery Flip Flop Happiness!

Hello friends!  Today I have 2 fun cards to share with you that I created using new stamps from Pink Ink Stamps!  Don't you just love to wear flip flops?  I know I do and I get kinda sad when it's too cold outside to wear them.  I am happy to report that while it's now toasty warm here in Missouri, it is warm enough for flip flops!  Here are my cards!

For this first card, I used my Spectrum Noir Sparkle Markers, waterbrush and watercolor paper.  I stamped the Flowery Flip Flop image all over the watercolor paper using Versamark ink.  Then I dusted the images with white embossing powder and heat set it.  Then using the Sparkle Markers, I waterbrushed a rainbow effect all over.  I cut the panel to 4 x 5 1/4" and layered it onto a white cardstock base.  I embossed the Sandy Toes sentiment onto some sky blue cardstock and cut it out.  I adhered the sentiment to the card using 3d foam squares.  Here is a closer look.....

For this next card, I stamped the Flowery Flip Flips onto watercolor paper using Timber Brown Staz-on ink.  Then I watercolored the flip flops with my Sparkle Markers.  I stamped the sentiment onto white cardstock and cut it out, too.

 

I just love these images!  The cards turned out super cute!  

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies Used:  ( links included for your convenience, some links are affiliate links  

• Stamps - Flowery Flip Flops, Sandy Toes, Flip Flop Life stamps (Pink Ink Stamps, LLC)
• Paper - Watercolor paper, white, kraft and peach cardstock
• Ink - Versamark ink pad, Timber Brown Staz-on ink pad
• Misc - Spectrum Noir Sparkle Markers; waterbrush, white embossing powder, heat tool

Introducing Floral Wellies

Hello friends!   It's been awhile since I shared a project using Pink Ink Stamps.  Not too long ago, Peggy (owner and Illustrator) sent me some new releases for the Spring.  Wow are they cute!  I had so much fun with one of the stamps in the new release - Floral Wellies.  It's just so cute.  Here is what I created!

See what I mean?  Isn't this image adorable?  I stamped it onto a die cut rectangle and colored it using my Spectrum Noir markers.  I chose my colors based on the patterned paper I decided to use.  This is a 6x6 paper pad from LemonCraft called Neverending Summer.  I really love the soft, muted colors of this paper pad.  I added the doily and ribbon to complete this card.  Here is a close-up!

Can you see the sparkle on the flowers?  I added some crystal stickles to give it that glitter sheen!  The sentiment is from Pink Ink Stamps, too.  You can purchase the whole line of Pink Ink Stamps at Ellen Hutson LLC online store.  Here are the links.......

 

Floral Wellies

Think of You Sentiment

 

Or check Pink Ink's website to find a local store near you that carries their stamps, or to order wholesale.  

 

Here is a bonus card that I created using this week's  Sketch Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.....

 

I really love this stamp!!  LOL

Thinking Of You In Your Fuzzy Bathrobe!

Hello Friends!  Today I have a really fun card to share with you.  This is a new image just released from Pink Ink Postmarks.  I really love it!  I thought this image was perfect for the paper piecing technique.  Here is my card.....

 

To start, I stamped the image 3 times.....white and peach cardstock and patterned paper.  

Then I cut out the peach bathrobe whole and just the cuffs/pockets, neckline and sash out of the patterned paper.  I glued these onto the fuzzy bathrobe that I stamped onto the white cardstock.  This makes it easier to die cut!

Here is a close-up of my finished card.  I die cut the bathrobe image using the Tonic Studios - I Miss You Topper Inner Die.  Of course, I just used the outer portion of the die but it's a really cool die, don't you think?

I finished off the card by adding the Thinking of You Sentiment  (also from Pink Ink).  I think this is the perfect card to send to that friend or loved one who is experiencing an illness.  Just by letting them know that you are thinking of them and writing a short note inside will really brighten their day!

Thanks for stopping by today.  Be sure to check back tomorrow I have another Christmas card to share from The Rubber Cafe'.  I have alot planned for this week, so stay tuned!

** This post does include an affliate link to Scrapbook.com.  An affliate link is just a way for me to show you where you can purchase that product and I get just alittle percentage to help me continue to blog about crafting!

Saying Prayers Cheery Windowbox Card

Hello friends!  Today I am sharing a card I created using Pink Ink Stamps.  I really love the wonderful, details stamps from Pink Ink.  When I am feeling stressed out, sitting down and coloring these images really helps me calm down and relax!  Pink Ink Stamps are sold thru your local stamp shop or you can purchase them online at Ellen Hutson's online store!

I used some Little Yellow Bicycle papers I had in my stash for the patterned paper.  I stamped the image onto white cardstock using Espresso Truffle Memento Ink.  

I die cut the image using the Mixed Rectangle Layering dies from Tonic Studios.  It is a really cool set that includes the classic and the scalloped rectangles all in one set.  I will include a link at the end of this post to this set of dies.....I don't work for Tonic Studios.  I just love these dies!!

Here is a close-up of my card.  I used a Clear Wink Of Stella pen on the window (hard to see, sorry)!  I really love this image!

Here is a list of supplies I used to create this card.  Some of these links are affiliate links.  Thanks for stopping by today!  Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Supplies Used:

• Stamps - Cheery Windowbox, Saying Prayers stamps - Pink Ink Stamps, LLC
• Paper - Kraft, White, Cherry Cobbler Cardstock; Little Yellow Bicycle patterned paper
• Ink - Espresso Truffle Memento Ink
• Dies - Mixed Rectangle Layering Die Set - Tonic Studios; Ribbon Tag - Spellbinders

Thinking of Butterflies!

Hello Friends!  Hope you are having a fun weekend!  I am going to make this quick because I have a fun weekend planned, too!  As of today, all of my girls are home from college for the whole summer!  I am so excited!

So for today's project, I used a couple of stamps from Pink Ink Stamps LLC.  I really love the classic images Pink Ink has and these are my favorite!

I don't know if you can tell in the picture but I used an embossing folder on the base of this card.  I stamped the Bitty Butterfly 3 times and colored it with copic markers.  I colored the butterfly to match the Bo Bunny papers I used.  I die cut the butterflies using the Classic Square Layering dies from Tonic Studios.  I stamped the Thinking of You sentiment and die cut it using the Oval Layering dies from Tonic.

You can purchase Pink Ink Stamps at Ellen Hutson, LLC.  Ellen has a great selection of Pink Ink in her store!

This was a fun but quick card to create plus I used colors that I really love!  I made a stack of these for my mom to send to her friends!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Hope your Memorial Day weekend is filled with family and friends!

Sweet Memories with Pink Ink Stamps!

Hello friends!  Today I have two quick and easy cards to share with you using some new releases from Pink Ink Stamps.  I really love these cute stamps and they really do bring back some sweet memories from when my girls were younger!

For this card, I stamped the Super Sundae image onto white cardstock and colored it with copic markers.  I die cut it using Classic Ovals from Spellbinders.  I stamped the sentiment and cut it into a little banner.  I dug out some patterned paper I had been hoarding - Melissa Frances 6x6 and used that for the background.  The base of the card is kraft cardstock.  

For this card, I stamped the Single Scoop image and punched it out with my hand-held punches.  I added the Sweet Memories sentiment along with some other fun embellishments!  Sweet and simple cards bring a smile to every face just like these images bring back some really great memories!

 Thanks for stopping by today!

PS - I have included an affiliate link to Ellen Hutson LLC for the Pink Ink Stamps I used on these cards.  Ellen carries the full line of Pink Ink Stamps!

Check Out Pink Ink Stamps!

Hello Friends!  I am so excited to share with you that I have been invited to join the design team for Pink Ink Stamps!  Peggy Jo Ackley is the owner/illustrator of Pink Ink Stamps. Pink Ink Stamps acquired the wonderful designs of Karen Lockhart, too.   These stamps are wood mounted, red rubber stamps and they are such wonderful quality.  

Here is my first project showcasing Pink Ink Stamps......

I stamped the Folk Art Flowers image 3 times using Espresso Truffle Memento Ink onto white cardstock and colored them with my copic markers.  Using a Tonic Layering Square die, I die cut them out and mounted them onto a matching Tonic Scalloped Layering square die.  I stamped the sentiment Saying Prayers onto white cardstock and hand cut the banner.  I used an EK Success edge punch on the yellow cardstock layer and added the yellow gingham bow to finish the card!

 

Here is a close-up

 

This was a fun and relaxing card to create!  I hope that who ever I send this card too will feel happy and bright, just like my card!  Hope you will check out Pink Ink Stamps!  Thanks for stopping by today!

 

Supplies:

Folk Art Flowers

Saying Prayers and Sending Love Sentiment