A Peek Into My Stamping Room

Do You Like Card Kits?

Hello friends!  Do you get a monthly card kit?  I have gotten a few of them over the years.   I really love getting kits because you get a variety of stuff that matches and gives you a chance to try some stuff that maybe I wouldn't have tried.  Well I received a really cool subscription box from Crafter's Companion to make a few samples for the next crafty day on HSN (Home Shopping Network).

It came in this cute box......

 

Here is what is included in the box......

There are alot of supplies in this one box.  So far I have created 8 cards and there is still so much supplies left!  I love that there are card blanks and envelopes included!  You can sign up for this subscription box on HSN (Home Shopping Network) on March 5.  This was a lot of fun to work with!  

Here is my first card.......

Using the circle dies included in the kit (scalloped and stitched circles), I die cut some of the patterned paper and adhered the circles into place.  I die cut two circles and just cut them to fit on the front panel of the card.  I stamped the flower image onto some Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White cardstock (not included) and colored the flowers with my new Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend markers.  I fussy cut the flowers and adhered them to the front panel using some 3d foam squares.  I stamped the sentiment and added ribbon, pearls and such to complete the card.  

Here is my second card......

This one was pretty easy.  I just die cut the scalloped circle from the patterned paper and then die cut the center of the circle to make it a frame.  I stamped the sentiment and added the pearls, ribbon, more patterned paper.  The patterned paper, colored cardstock, pearls, ribbon and card base all came in the kit.  For most of the cards I have created so far, I have added some Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White cardstock.  

I really have enjoyed working with this kit and have so many ideas to share!

If you want to check out the subscription boxes that are still available on HSN, you can just click HERE to see what's left.     

Be sure to check out the Crafter's Companion crafty day on HSN.com on March 5 to see more cool stuff!!

 

 

Another HSN Crafty Day Coming!

Hello friends!  It's time for another crafty day with Crafter's Companion on HSN (Home Shopping Network).  I am actually giving you a bit of a head's up this time because the crafty day is November 6!  I have been having so much fun creating projects for this show.  I have a bunch of projects to share with you over the next week and I hope you will check out all the fun stuff on HSN on November 6.  You can check out everything that is going to be on the show from Crafter's Companion HERE plus there will be air times listed soon!

One of the bundles that Crafter's Companion will be showcasing on this show is a Core Nested Die bundle.  It's a very good essentials bundle of squares, circles, rectangles and oval dies.  There are three styles in each shape - Stitch Edge, Torn Edge and Scalloped.  The Stitch Edge is my absolute favorite!  

Here are a couple of cards I created using some of the Stitch Edge dies.....

For this card, I used the Square Stitch Edge dies and the Signature Collection by Sara Davies - Winter Wonderland papers.  I love the added interest the stitched edge gives to this card.  The sentiment is a die cut from the Gemini Festive Words 1 die set cut from some Winter Wonderland Luxury Cardstock.

For this card I used the Torn Edge and the Stitch Edge square dies.  First I die cut a bunch of squares from the different patterns of paper and adhered those squares onto the white cardstock. The patterned paper is from the Signature Collection by Sara Davies - A Winter's Tale.   Then I used the Torn Edge Square die to die cut the piece to size!  I added the  Word's of the Season (from A Winter's Tale) sentiment die cut in Gold Mirror Luxury cardstock to the bottom to give the card a touch of elegance.  The gold ribbon adds just the right touch, don't you think??

I have quite a few more projects to share with you over the next week and I hope I give you some new ideas on ways to use these new dies!

Thanks for stopping by today!

New Kind Of Embossing Folder

Hello friends!  I recently got a big box of goodies from Crafter's Companion for the next crafty day on HSN (Home Shopping Network).  One of the new things that will be on that show is a new kind of embossing folder.  This embossing folder will CUT and Emboss in one pass!  These are some really neato embossing folders!  Here is a card I created using one of them.

 

I used a sponge and some dye ink to highlight the embossing.  I saved some of the little hearts that were cut out and adhered them as embellishments. 

 

Here is what the inside of the Cut & Emboss folder looks like.....

 Here is what the cardstock looks like after running it thru the Gemini

 Just have to poke out the little bits and sponge some ink on.....Be sure to save the little heart cut-outs to embellish the card!

These folders are 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" so if you want to use it on an A2 card you will need to trim it just a bit.  But this size also works well on a 5 x 7" card, like I created.

 There are a couple of bundles of these folders that will be available on HSN on March 7.  If you would like to see what's coming to HSN, you can join the Fans of Crafter's Companion on HSN Facebook group HERE.  Just ask to join the group and answer a couple of questions.  You will see all kinds of sneak peeks and how-to videos!

How To Use The Shutter Card Dies!

Hello friends!  Today I have a video to share with you.  This video shows you how easy it is to use the new Shutter Card Dies from Crafter's Companion.  These dies will be the Today's Special on HSN (Home Shopping Network) on May 9th!  I am really loving these dies and have had so much fun making shutter cards.  I already shared one that I made for a birthday, but this card is alittle fancier!  You can see some sneak peeks of all the goodies coming to HSN on May 9th HERE!

 

Here is my video showing you how to use the Shutter Card die set.  Remember the HSN day is  May 9th instead of May 6th like I said on the video.....oops!

 

 

 

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I will have alot more to share with you using the new products that Crafter's Companion will have on HSN May 9th next week!  Can't wait to show you more!!

 

A Center Circle Card The Easy Way!

Hello friends!  I hope you had a wonderful Easter!  Things are in high gear around my house as we are getting ready for my oldest daughter's bridal shower this weekend.  The wedding is sneaking up on me, too!  I have many wedding invitations to finish and I need to finish them fast.  But I had to stop and create with some new goodies I received from Crafter's Companion.  In May on Home Shopping Network, Crafter's Companion will be releasing a new set of dies that make fancy folds really easy.  The first set I am going to share with you is the Die'sire Create-A-Card Circle Centre Die.  This die set includes 7 dies and it cuts/scores right where you need to make a beautiful Center Circle Card.

Here is my card.....

The sentiment in the middle comes with the die set.  But there will be a few different circle sentiment dies you will be able to purchase from HSN on release day.  The shiny blue cardstock is from the new Luxury Cardstock Ice Blue Pack.  You get glitter, mirror and matte cardstock all in one pack!  It's so beautiful!  The detail dies are also included in the die set!  Here is a closer look......

 

This set of dies is so much fun to create with and it's fast, too!  I will have more to share with you tomorrow!  Tomorrow I will share with you the Shutter Die set.  I will even have a video tutorial to share soon.  

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies Used:  

• Die'sire Create-A-Card Circle Centre Metal Die
• Gemini Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
• Ice Blue Luxury Cardstock
• White 120 lb cardstock
• Crafter's Companion Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock