Faith - Live Out Loud

Hello, fellow crafty friends.  I have another New Release to share with you today.  I shared the first one on Wednesday.  This is Faith, from Crafty Sentiments Designs.   She is a rubber stamp.  All the new releases will be available in the Crafty Sentiments Designs Store on June 11.   There are New Releases being shown all week on the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog.  You'll want to check it out! 

I'd like you to meet Faith - Popcorn & Juice:

I think Faith - Popcorn & Juice - is at the movie theatre, and she is having so much fun.  She's watching an adventure film, and having a big adventure herself!

I colored the rubber stamp, Faith - Popcorn & Juice with Copic markers.  I used various dies from Craftin' Desert Divas and Die-namics to construct the card.  The designer papers are retired, from Close To My Heart.  The glitter stars are also CTMH.

There's one more day of New Releases tomorrow.  Check out all the wonderful inspiration on the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog, then do some shopping in the Crafty Sentiments Designs store. 

Play the Music -- Crafty Sentiments Designs New Release

Woohoo!  It's New Release time at Crafty Sentiments Designs, and this time, there is a brand new character!  I have the privilege of being able to introduce you to Faith.  You will see Faith, in several new poses and styles, all week on the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations Blog.    All the New Releases will be available in the Crafty Sentiments Designs Store on June 11.  I can't wait!

Today, I introduce you to Faith - Play the Music, a rubber stamp that will be found in the Crafty Sentiments Designs store:

Faith - Play the Music - she is having so much fun, dance to the music!

I colored Faith with Copic markers.  The sentiment is from Whimsical Designs.  The dies are from Paper Wishes.  Papers are from Echo Park. 

I hope you check the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog for the next few days to see the rest of the new releases.  I'll be back on Thursday with another new Faith rubber stamp. 

Miss You! A New Release for Crafty Sentiments

Today is the final day of New Releases for Crafty Sentiments Designs.  Wow!  It's been quite a week!  If you haven't visited the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations Blog to see all the fantastic new releases and what the design team has created with them, it is more than worth a gander!  The new release rubber stamps are all available in the Store beginning today!  Go shop! 

Today, I introduce you to Isobel Just Thinking...

I wanted to try some monochromatic coloring.  I used Copic markers, and stuck to browns and yellow-reds, excepts for a couple dashes of aqua on her buttons and bow.  I fussy cut the rubber stamp, Isobel Just Thinking, and mounted her on a circle that I ran through a heart embossing folder from Close To My Heart. 

I stuck to monochromatic papers, too.  They are from Close To My Heart. The sentiment is from the Craftin' Desert Divas 'Simply Said' Stamp Set. 

I hope you enjoyed this week's New Releases!  I know I did!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Word Art Wednesday -- ATG
Creative Moments -- ATG
Fresh Brewed Designs -- ATG (Plus, I used Teal)
Inspiration Destination -- ATG
Not Just Cards -- ATG

Hedgehog Hugs & Kisses -- a Crafty Sentiments New Release

This is New Release week at Crafty Sentiments Designs.  Yesterday through Saturday, you will find New Releases each day on the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog.   All the new releases will be available for sale in the Crafty Sentiments Design shop on February 6.

Today's New Release is Hedgehog - My Heart.  Sweet!

I colored the rubber stamp, Hedgehog - My Heart with Copic markers, then fussy cut it out.  I cut the XOXO card shape out on my Silhouette Cameo, using a cutting file from The Cutting Cafe.  You can find the XOXO word shaped card cutting file HERE. 

Papers on this card are from Echo Park.  I used some Top Dog dies for the hearts.  The tie dye crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM. 

I hope you visit the Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspirations blog each day this week to see the other fantastic new releases.  I'll be back on Saturday with another fun new release! 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Critters and Creatures Linky Party -- ATG with an animal
Craftin'Desert Divas Linky Party -- Hearts
House of Cards -- Shaped Cards
D.L. Art Thankful Thursday -- Valentine
Make My Monday -- Pink, Red, White
The Paper Girls Challenge -- Love/Valentines
Where the HeART is -- Love
Fab N Funky Challenges -- All Creatures Great & Small

You're Awesome! A Tutorial

It's Friday, and that's awesome!  So are you, and so is the opportunity to post on the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog.  
I have a short tutorial there today on one of my favorite techniques -- pleating ribbon. 

First, the completed card:

This rubber stamp is part of the Warm Summer Days A6 Stamp Set.  I colored her with Copic markers and Lyra Rembrandt Polycore pencils. 

For the ribbon technique -- below is everything I used -- card base, patterned paper, image, and sentiment.  There's double sided tape across the top of the card, and the ribbon that I'm going to pleat.

Maybe it's because I'm left-handed, but I found it easier to turn the card upside down and have the edge I was pleating closest to me.  I started at the outside edge (either one), and gather the ribbon, pinching it every 1/2 inch or so, sticking it the double sided tape as I go.  Be careful to keep it straight along the top.  It's easy to get going crooked if you're not paying attention.  Trust me, I've done this!

This is what it looks like after I've gotten started....

Once the ribbon get all the way across, cut it straight across the card edge with a sharp scissors.  Assemble your card, tie a bow, embellish as desired, and your card is complete! Awesome!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Word Art Wednesday -- ATG

In the Pink -- Ribbons and Bows

Little Polly's Collecting Flowers AND Treats -- for Crafty Sentiments

Today is day 4 of five days of New Releases at Crafty Sentiments Designs. You can see each day's releases, on the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog, beginning with Day 1, here.  All 5 days feature "Little Polly".  Today, I introduce rubber stamp, "Little Polly -- Collecting Flowers".

I stamped Little Polly - Collecting Flowers on Copic Blending Card, and colored her with Copic markers.  Then, I cut her out with 2 sizes of a Spellbinders die.  I adhered this to a treat bag from Close To My Heart.  The shimmer ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Little Polly - Collecting Flowers, is a joy to color and design with.  She is so sweet, and a simple image, so she doesn't take too long before she takes shape and looks great!

Please visit the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations Blog for more ideas on how to use this sweet rubber stamp, and come back tomorrow for the last day of June's New Releases. Wow!  What a great month!

*****Please note this post has been previously published on the new blog. I am in the process of switching everything back. Thank you for your patience.*****

Sweet Like You -- for Crafty Sentiments Designs

Happy Saturday, everyone!  Today is day 2 of the New Little Polly releases at Crafty Sentiments Designs. Today's little sweetheart, Little Polly -- I Love Cupcakes, seemed perfect for a birthday themed project:

I colored Little Polly -- I love Cupcakes with Copic markers.  Here's a close look...

I cut her out with 2 different sizes of Spellbinders circle dies.  The birthday sentiment is from Get Inky! Stamps.  The cupcake box was cut out on my Cricut Explore, using the Sweet Treat Boxes cartridge. 

Please visit the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog to see more great ideas of how to use this awesome new rubber stamp!

 *****Please note this post has been previously published on the new blog. I am in the process of switching everything back. Thank you for your patience.*****