I Want to Believe X-Files Inspired Fandom Card with Trinity Stamps

Hey crafty friends! Get ready to explore the truth (and some seriously fun card making!) because today we're diving into a project inspired by one of my absolute favorite shows: The X-Files! If you're like me and have a soft spot for Mulder and Scully's paranormal investigations, then you're going to love creating this handmade card featuring the fantastic products from Trinity Stamps. Their versatile dies make it so easy to bring even the most out-of-this-world ideas to life. Trust me, the possibilities are endless when you combine your love for crafting with a touch of the unexplained!

To create my X-Files inspired card, reminiscent of that iconic "I Want to Believe" poster, I started by die-cutting the Tiny UFO from Trinity Stamps using gray cardstock, and added little lights cut from pale yellow cardstock. A touch of liquid adhesive brought this little spacecraft together. For the mysterious landscape, I used the Embossed Edge Hills and Slopes die set and the Outdoors Borders and Scene Building die set, cutting all the various tree pieces from different shades of green cardstock and layering them to create depth. 

I then adhered this scene onto a panel of light blue cardstock cut using one of the A2 Clean Cut Layers Rectangle dies. Finally, using the Graham Cracker Alphabet dies, I die-cut "I WANT TO BELIEVE" from white cardstock that I'd backed with Rip and Stick Adhesive Sheets to create easy-to-apply stickers, placing the sentiment along the bottom of the scene before mounting the entire card front onto an A2 card base. Get ready to believe in the power of paper crafting!

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Brew Up Some Fun with Miss Ink Stamps

Have you ever felt like a certain space in your home holds a bit of mystery, perhaps even a lingering presence? Today's handmade card creation was inspired by just such a feeling, reminiscent of a forgotten corner where secrets might just bubble beneath the surface. I reached for the enchanting "Magic Collection" from Miss Ink Stamps and let my imagination wander to create a little scene filled with curious details. You might just spot a spectral friend and a waterlogged book tucked away in this design! 

To bring this card to life, I started by building a unique backdrop. Using frame dies, I created a smaller panel of cream cardstock to serve as my scene. Then, with the help of the Perspective Floor Stencil, I added a textured "ground" using Distress Inks in Antique Linen and Tea Dye, creating a subtle gradient. I then layered the coordinating Cobblestone Stencil to add a wall-like effect above the floor, maintaining a bit of separation between the two. A touch of Tea Dye splatters added a bit of aged character to the scene.

The magic truly began when I moved on to the next layer. On a piece of blue cardstock, I used more stencils from Miss Ink Stamps, inspired by the colorful potions I had already prepared using images from the Witch's Brew Stamps Set. I blended Distress Ink in Tumbled Glass as a base, then layered with Distress Oxides in Cracked Pistachio, Salty Ocean, and Wilted Violet, creating a vibrant, almost glowing effect in the corners. A final touch with a cork-like stencil using Tea Dye added the perfect finishing detail to these background "bottles." For an extra touch of shimmer, I splattered the background with opal watercolors, giving it a magical sheen.

The final steps involved die-cutting both the "bathroom" scene and the potion bottle background using frame dies. Then came the fun of scene building! I adhered my little ghost and the damp-looking book directly to the background, nestling them in the shadowy corners. The main character, along with her wand and potion bottles, were popped up with foam adhesive to add dimension. To complete the card, I stamped a playful sentiment on a strip of white cardstock and added it to the front, with a little hidden message inside. For all the detailed steps on stenciling these layered backgrounds and assembling this whimsical card, be sure to check out my latest video! You won't want to miss all the magical techniques!

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Make a Wish Pup Birthday Card with Pretty Pink Posh

I'm thrilled to share a delightful birthday card creation featuring a mix of Pretty Pink Posh's fabulous products! In my latest video below, I walk you through the entire process, showcasing how to combine newer releases like the Dog Holder Dies, Birthday Holder Additions Dies, Streamer Dies, and Cascading Stars Stencil with previously released products such as the Sentiment Strips Dies and Sentiment Strips: Birthday Stamp Set. I also incorporated the Stitched Torn Rectangles and Wonky Stitched Rectangle Dies for added texture and visual interest. Get ready to be inspired by a tone-on-tone design perfect for any celebration! 

To create this card, I began by die-cutting various elements from blue and neutral craft cardstock. The background was stenciled using the Cascading Stars Stencil and Distress Inks in Stormy Sky, Faded Jeans, and Chipped Sapphire, creating a stunning gradient effect. I assembled an adorable dog using the Dog Holder Dies. The Birthday Holder Additions Dies contributed a charming cupcake and candle, while the Streamer Dies added a party flair. The "wish" sentiment was die-cut from sparkly silver cardstock with a blue drop shadow, and "make a" was stamped onto a sentiment strip. 

Layering was key to this design. I adhered the stenciled background to a dark blue stitched torn rectangle, then added the streamers, ensuring they aligned with the wonky stitched rectangle.To add a touch of shine, I splattered Faded Jeans Distress Spritz onto the background. The dog and cupcake were popped up with foam adhesive for dimension. I adorned the card with Blue Shimmer Confetti sequins, strategically placed to cover any accidental smudges. I'm absolutely in love with the tone-on-tone look and the playful pup that takes center stage! If you're eager to see all the details and follow along step-by-step, be sure to watch the YouTube video. You'll witness the magic of these Pretty Pink Posh products and discover how to create a card that's sure to bring joy. Happy crafting!

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Hooray! Strawberry Margarita Shaker Card with Cardstock Warehouse

Hello fellow paper crafters! Today, I'm thrilled to share a handmade card project that's bursting with color and celebratory vibes. I used a beautiful array of cardstock from Cardstock Warehouse to bring this design to life, and I'm excited to show you how you can too! The quality and variety of colors at Cardstock Warehouse make it a dream to work with, ensuring your projects always have that professional touch.

I started by die-cutting Starch White Speckletone Cardstock with the Stitched Ripple Backdrop from Lawn Fawn. I then blended Broken China Distress Ink and sprayed Broken China Distress Spritz onto it, setting it aside to dry. For the focal point, I die-cut the Build-A-Drink and Build-A-Drink Cocktail Add-On dies from Lawn Fawn using different Woodstock cardstock colors and Coral Stardream cardstock. This allowed me to assemble a fun strawberry margarita shaker card. I added a touch of Festive Berries ink to the strawberry die cuts for extra pop.

To add a bold statement, I die-cut the Giant Hooray sentiment from Lawn Fawn out of Rosa Woodstock cardstock and layered it with Coral Stardream cardstock to create a drop shadow effect. I blended Festive Berries ink on the top and bottom of the sentiment to tie it all together. Finally, I adhered the "Hooray" sentiment and the margarita, complete with limes, strawberries, and an umbrella, onto the card base. A few white highlights with a gel pen on the sentiment, umbrella, and straw added the perfect finishing touch.

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Defying Gravity Shaker Card with The Sassy Club

This week for Sassy Saturday, I've been channeling some seriously powerful vibes, inspired by a certain iconic story of two unlikely friends and their journey to discovering their true selves. Think bold colors, a touch of magic, and a whole lot of defying the ordinary! Today's card features the absolutely fabulous "Popular Era" stamp set from The Sassy Club – those images are just bursting with personality! To add some extra flair, I've paired them with some seriously versatile frame dies from Popsiclesticks, creating a dimensional masterpiece that's sure to wow. If you're ready to create a card that's a little bit wonderful and a whole lot sassy, then keep on reading!

Let's dive into the making! I started by creating a vibrant background on a 6x8 inch panel of smooth white mixed media cardstock. I blended a rainbow of Distress Oxide inks – Kitsch Flamingo, Picked Raspberry, Lucky Clover, and Pine Needles – creating a gorgeous, colorful base. For a touch of texture, I splattered the panel with water, followed by the shimmery Frozen Fog Distress Mica Stain, and finally some clean white fine art paint. While that dried, I stamped a character from The Sassy Club's "Popular Era" set with crisp black ink and brought them to life with my Olo markers before carefully fussy cutting them out. Once the background was dry, I die cut it using the largest die from my Popsiclesticks set. 

I then cut the next two smaller frame dies from dazzling silver glitter cardstock. For the sentiment, I die cut a ticket-shaped strip from white cardstock and stamped the empowering "Defying Gravity" sentiment using Versafine Clair Nocturne ink. I adhered the largest silver frame to my colorful background with foam adhesive for dimension. The next silver frame was backed with acetate and turned into a shaker filled with a dazzling mix of pink, green, silver, and black sequins from Doodle's Paper Playground. I placed the shaker in the center of the card and then arranged my colored image and sentiment onto the shaker windows. Trust me, the sparkle and dimension of this card are simply enchanting – go grab your Sassy Club goodies and those fabulous dies and get creating!

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Yay! Rare Monster Shaker Card for Fandom Friday

Hey crafty friends! Get ready for some Fandom Friday fun because I've got a super adorable and slightly mischievous card to share with you today featuring some seriously amazing products. Head over to my latest YouTube video (embedded below!) to see exactly how this cutie comes together. I'm showcasing the sweetest little impish monster stamps from Popsiclesticks – you know the ones with the big ears and curious expressions that are popping up everywhere! I paired these quirky characters with the most beautiful dies from Emily Moore Designs, including a decorative sentiment banner, a gorgeous doily shaker frame, and the stylish "yay" layered word die. Trust me, you won't want to miss seeing these playful elements in action!

To create this charming card, I started by stamping and coloring one of the adorable, wide-eyed Popsiclesticks creatures with my Olo markers and then fussy cut it out. For the sentiment, I die-cut the layered "yay" from some lovely Lawn Fawn patterned papers using my Emily Moore Designs dies and adhered them together with some fantastic double-sided adhesive sheets. The star of the show is the doily shaker frame, also from Emily Moore Designs, which I backed with acetate and filled with a fun mix of colorful sequins. I stamped a sentiment from the Popsiclesticks set onto the banner die and adhered it to the front of the shaker. Finally, I assembled the shaker onto my card base, added my endearing little monster to the front, and for an extra touch, I used another beautiful die from Emily Moore Designs to add a stamped sentiment on the inside. Catch all the details and see it come to life on my YouTube channel – happy crafting and happy Fandom Friday!

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Made to Bloom with Scrapbook.com

Hello fellow paper crafters! Today, I'm so excited to share a brand new handmade card I created using some absolutely gorgeous and exclusive products from Scrapbook.com. This card features beautiful meadow-inspired patterns and some clever layering that I think you're going to love! To recreate this card, start by adhering a die-cut of the largest nested wavy rectangle from the Meadow gingham patterned cardstock onto your card base. Next, layer on a die-cut scalloped rectangle from the Magic Meadow die and stamp set, using a lovely pink patterned paper. Then, take the third largest nested wavy rectangle die and cut it from a floral pattern in the Meadow pad, attaching it to the card. 

For a stunning focal point, die-cut the shadow die from the Made to Bloom die set using white mixed media cardstock. Blend Distress Oxides in Ice Spruce, Bundled Sage, and Tattered Rose onto the shadow die, splatter it with water, and add a touch of sparkle with a Key Lime Green glitter brush marker. Die-cut the sentiment "you were made to bloom" from the same pink patterned paper and adhere it to the shadow die with foam adhesive for dimension. Stamp the adorable deer image with Crunchy Leaf brown ink and color it with your favorite Olo alcohol markers, then re-stamp it with a dark brown ink to make it pop. 

Stamp the floral images with Ballet Slipper ink and the leaves with Pear and Sky Blue ink (double stamping the leaves creates a beautiful green-teal shade!). Use the coordinating dies from the Magic Meadow decorative die and stamp set to cut out the floral images and the deer. Arrange them on your card, adhering with a mix of liquid and foam adhesive for varying heights. Finally, add some Banana Split Pops of Color to the center of the flowers for the perfect finishing touch!

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