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Scrapping for Less | Flavor of the Month Card Kit | December 2018

12/29/2018

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December’s kit is all about Arctic Animals…

Now if you are anything like me, you hate the cold weather, snow, and anything that would mean being cold. However, snow and these cute little critters in this kit are all about fun!

​So grab your warm beverage
, sit back, and hop along with us to see these adorable critters and all the inspiration our designers have to share.  
​Check out the Flavor of the Month page to place your order if you haven’t subscribed. Also, don’t forget to check the A La Carte items (items that are leftover (full packs and such) from putting the kits together, and other items that we have on the website that may coordinate with this kit.

Make sure you click on the links below to get your kit and stay connected!
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Now for some inspiration!  Here are three cards I made from the kit!  Stop by my YouTube Channel to see more!
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​Let's see what you will get in your Scrapping for Less Flavor of the Month Card Kit for December 2018!
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OK now let's get ready to hop along and see some wonderful inspiration!

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Lynnea
Christine
Crystal
Luci
Katie
LeeAnn
Courtney
Jenn

It's ME <---> YOU ARE HERE!
GUEST DESIGNER: Ashley Tucker
GUEST DESIGNER: Sara Oliver

Stacy
​Make sure you also put your name in for that Rafflecopter prize!
​Thanks again for hopping with us, and Happy Crafting!

But Always Remember...
Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
~ Desiree
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Believe and Tall Triangle Die Set | Birch Press Design Team Project

12/26/2018

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Today I am going to be creative with the Tall Triangle Set and the Believe Sugar Script Sentiment Die!  

Hard to images a die so simple in shape can have so many possibilities!
GIVEAWAY ALERT - make sure you read to the end of this post to get all the details!!!!
For this card I wanted a deco or modern feel.  So I went with a strong copper metallic card stock and shades of green and teal for my triangle die cuts.  I layered most directly on top of each other using liquid adhesive but chose one layer on each triangle set to be popped up using my foam squares.
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​These were placed on my copper panel on an angel and trimmed of the edges even with my design base on the top and bottom.
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For my sentiment I used the Believe Sugar Script die.  I cut multiple sentiments from black card stock and one from copper mirror to match the background.
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Once these were set, I placed my sentiment between my two triangles.
I used my liquid adhesive to secure my panel to my standard A2 size top folding card base (4 1/4 inch x 5 1/2 inch).

GIVEAWAY @birchpressdesign

​Up on the @birchpressdesign blog today featuring the Tall Triangle and Believe Sugar Script Die Sets! See all the craft details on my channel!  PRIZE ALERT!  Make sure you check out the @birchpressdesign Instagram for all the details to enter!  

GIVEAWAY closes January 2nd, 2019 at midnight US EST!!!

Need to know more, just click on the video below and see all the crafty details!
When you are done watching the video, and want to see more, CLICK HERE to go to my YouTube Channel ...  

Don’t’ forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to my channel!

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Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
~ Desiree
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Spellbinders New Collections Inspiration BLOG HOP! featuring Exquisite Splendor by Marisa Job

12/19/2018

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Today let's celebrate a new release by Spellbinders!   ...and let's HOP as well! There are several product lines to chose from in this release.  I will be featuring Exquisite Splendor by Marisa Job, but I encourage you to check out the other arrivals also...  They are Great, Big, Wonderful World by Sharyn Sowell and Destinations China by Lene Lok!

As always these dies are well crafted and take our paper crafting skills to the next level!
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While making our cards today I wanted to create the back panes using glitter!  We all have tons of this and it seems to keep growing on its own...  So let's dig in and get glittery (I know not a word, but it sounds cute, right?)
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For my First project I used the Leaf Border die... I layers two colors of glitter when I created my panel and then cut out the same colors in my card stock and created a shadow.  This helped to allow my focal point to stand out and give the image of a shadow panel...
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Next up is the A2 Tulip Flower Frame die...  This die will fit perfectly on the front of your Standard A2 size card base (4 1/4 inc x 5 1/2 in).  There are so many possibilities and techniques you can use for this die.  I chose my glitter background and also used card stock close tot he colors and added them on top to add dimension!
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For my final card I used the Swirly Doily die and I was very much inspired by the picture on the back of the packaging!  I used the die to cut both my focal point and a section out of my panel... 

Once you get your dies you will be creating many projects to come....

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​Spellbinders - GIVEAWAY!

To celebrate this release, we are giving away a $50 gift certificate to one blog reader – selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop. Giveaway closes on Sunday, December 23rd at 11:59 pm EDT. The winner will be announced in the blog hop post the following Monday. Winner is responsible for shipping cost, duties and taxes.

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​Make sure you keep hopping for even more inspiration!

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Marisa Job
YOU ARE HERE!!!! --> It's ME... <--
Hussena Calcuttawala
Jennifer Snyder
Erum Tasneem
Anita Kejriwal
Sharyn Sowell
Mayline Jung
Anna Komenda
Brenda Noelke
Deepti Malik
Tina Smith
Mona Tóth
Ilda Dias
Laura Volpes
Kaja Vezenšek
Caly Person
Jean Manis

Click the video below to see all the crafty details and some tips and tricks along the way!
When you are done watching the video, and want to see more, CLICK HERE to go to my YouTube Channel ... 
 
​Don’t’ forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to my channel!
 
Always Remember...
 
Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
~ Desiree
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Bloom Box Creative Kit | Fun Stampers Journey!

12/17/2018

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Hello Everyone!  

​I am here today showcasing the Fun Stampers Journey Bloom Kit!  
The Bloom Box is a pre-packaged and pre-cut kit that includes everything, (OK, you will need adhesive and ink),you will need to make several cards in no time!
Card Stock is already cut and sized for you...  just stamp away and you will have beautiful card in no time!
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Some many techniques are given with detailed instructions for each project in the kit.  Many tips and tricks are learned along the way.
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Creative ways of stamping or adding your embellishments!
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Not the normal shapes for your card making journey!
If you need to now more about Fun Stampers Journey, the links are below! Make sure you checkout their Blog, Catalog and Event Page to stay in the know...
Fun Stampers Journey

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BLOOM BOX - November 2018: Cup of Tea
 
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Click on the video below to see all the crafty details of this wonderful kit!
When you are done watching the video, and want to see more, CLICK HERE to go to my YouTube Channel ...  

Don’t’ forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to my channel!

Always Remember...

Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
~ Desiree
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Day 12 | Christmas Series 2018

12/16/2018

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Welcome back for Day 12 of my 2018 Christmas Series...  Today I am featuring Penny Black Stamps and Hero Arts!
Penny Black has always been a favorite stamp company of mine.  There images are beautiful and perfect for any coloring medium...  What their stamps also do is take the intimidation out of the picture...  continue and you will see what I mean!
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The stamp set I used today is called Adornments...  I knew I wanted to water color them so I grabbed my QoR Water Colors...
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I bet looking at these you are thinking great watercolor technique...  But I can tell you I am not a water colorist, this is all the stamps doing!  
Here are just some of the products used to make this card...

Penny Black - Adornments
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Penny Black - Antique Frame Dies
Hero Arts - Christmas Sentiments
QoR Water Colors
Click on the video below to see all the crafty details...  With these stamps we can all water color!
When you are done watching the video, and want to see more, CLICK HERE to go to my YouTube Channel ... 
 
​Don’t’ forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to my channel!
 
Always Remember...
 
Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
~ Desiree
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Nativity Star and Simple Peace | Birch Press Design

12/12/2018

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Today I am here with another design team project for Birch Press Design featuring two of their beautiful layering die sets!  

Nativity Star
Simple Peace
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This die is one that is great for not only making a card, but also adding ornaments to your tree or even a gift to someone special!
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I first die cut all my pieces and ready for assembly.  I die cut each layer from the Nativity Star Die Set and also from the Simple Peace Die Set.

The color I chose were very natural looking and had a warm feel to them, with a little gold sparkly to add a little sparkle.  

When layering each piece I used my liquid adhesive to ensure a secure bond and set aside to set and dry.
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I then placed my pieces onto my design base, cut at 4 1/8 inches x 5 3/8 inches, this way I knew where I wanted to place a touch of ink to sit just behind my star.
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For my sentiment I used Simple Peace.  This is a two-layer die set and for the second I chose a gold glitter card stock to add a touch of sparkle.
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Once all my dies were glued together it is time to put our card together.  I started by placing my star in place and used an acrylic block to make sure it dried flat onto your card base. Next my sentiment was set towards the bottom of my card.
Make sure you click on the video below to see all the crafty details!
When you are done watching the video, and want to see more, CLICK HERE to go to my YouTube Channel ...  

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Always Remember...

Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
~ Desiree
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You are Loved | Simon Says Stamp DieCember®

12/11/2018

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Simon Says Stamp is having another release during their month long DieCember® celebration.  

This one is called "You are Loved" - and we all are in some way,right?!?

​Today I am using their Outline Clustered Leaved die, and this is a great size!  It measure approximately 6 1/2 inches x 4 inches.  Possibility are endless when using this image.
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I chose very soft and light colors for my card.  I grabbed my 'You matter' background stamp and a light ink.  I cut my image using white card stock to create a different type of silhouette.
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Used a sentiment from a prior Simon Says Stamp Kit and turned it into a tag with just a hint of a bold color to help it to stand out!
Here are just some of the products I used for this card...

​SSS – Outline Clustered Leaves 
SSS – You Matter Background Stamp 
SSS – Brush Stroke Messages Stamp Set 
SSS – Stitched Rectangle Dies 
SSS – Fog Ink Pad 

Click on the video below to see all the fun crafty details!
When you are done watching the video, and want to see more, CLICK HERE to go to my YouTube Channel ... 
 
​Don’t’ forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to my channel!
 
Always Remember...
 
Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
~ Desiree
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Day 10 | Christmas Series 2018

12/8/2018

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Welcome Back for Day 10 of my Christmas Series!  Today it is all about the tags and getting inky!
When I combine tags and ink smooshing with distress oxides, I am in my creative heaven!  I could make these ALL DAY LONG!
So let's get started and remember HAVE FUN!
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These were made using Hero Arts Fancy Dies in a tree and ornament shape...  I always cut two so my tags can have layers to them...

i then went to town ink smooshing EVERYTHING! (see the video for all the details...)
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My sentiments were from a Hero Arts sentiment pack and it was perfect with some wonderful sarcasm!  Now please, do not panic, I LOVE CHRISTMAS!
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Finished all make tags off with long tassel that just give that extra touch!
Here are some of the products used to make this project...

​Hero Arts Ornament Tag – 
Hero Arts Tree Tag – 
Hero Arts – Off Beat Holiday Messages – 

Distress Oxides
Barn Door
Abandoned Coral
Dried Marigold
Aged Mahogany
Festive Berries
Worn Lipstick
Forest Moss
Bundled Sage
Old Pape
Pine Needles
Evergreen Bough
Cracked Pistachio
Click the video below to get all the inky and crafty details!
When you are done watching the video, and want to see more, CLICK HERE to go to my YouTube Channel ... 
 
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~ Desiree
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Day 9 | Christmas Series 2018

12/6/2018

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Welcome for Day 9 of my 2018 Christmas Series Once again!  I must admit I am absolutely enjoying each creation I made for this series!  I hope you are getting a lot of inspiration for your holiday creations this year!
For Day 9, I am focusing on Simon Says Stamp and Penny Black!  I pulled out a back ground stamp called Snowflake Outline.  This background is perfect for any medium you have in your stash or is your favorite to create with!
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So I am going to use the same stamp and die sets for two cards, but you will see two completely different looks!
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For card 1, used white embossing powder and a white pencil by Faber Castel...  Simple, right? No need to color a solid image, but you definitely could! I chose a colorless blender pencil by Prismacolor to blend out the edges of my color line...  Used a jagged edge die to make it is look like a frosted window added a sentiment, both from Penn Black and a hint of white pigment ink and there ya go!
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For Card 2, let use some gold embossing powder, add some ink to the bottom of the design.  You can chose which way you want to add your color, I chose to use a blender brush and a plain sponge (nothing fancy)...  added some white pigment ink to the top to smooth out my ink edge and also make the top lighter!  Used the same frame die and sentiment set as my previous card....  Added a little bling to this card using some metallic paper and metallic drops for accents!
Here are just a few of the supplies I used making these cards...

SSS Snowflake Outline Background Stamp
Penny Black Antique Frame Dies
Penny Black Christmas Sentiments
Tim Holtz 8 x 8 Paper Pad - Metallic Gold/Silver 
Click on the video below so you do miss any of the craft detail so you can make some for yourself!
When you are done watching the video, and want to see more, CLICK HERE to go to my YouTube Channel ... 
 
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~ Desiree
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Day 8 | Christmas Series 2018

12/4/2018

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Welcome back for Day 8 of my 2018 Christmas Series!  Today I am featuring My Favorite Things and Simon Says Stamp together!  Now I have made a lot of tags, so lets get back to cards!
For day 8 I am going to show you how you can make your own pattern paper and create 2 cards from 1 panel!
Now dig into your stash and find that perfect die!  This is one to have both a good negative and positive cut out!  Not sure what I mean, just look below and see!
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For these two cards I started out by making my background pattern using shades of blue ink.  Once completed I added shading with my blender brushes...
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I then placed my frame and focal die in place and cut out my design.  YES save all your pieces!  For the card with the negative cut out We made a shaker card!
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For the second card I used the cut outs and placed my sentiment on the front and continued it in the inside of the card!
Here are just a few products used to make these cards...

MFT - Wonky Stitched Rectangle Dies
MFT - Ho Ho Ho Die
SSS - Lots of Snowflakes
Click the video below for all the craft details...  of course some added tips and tricks along the way!
When you are done watching the video, and want to see more, CLICK HERE to go to my YouTube Channel ... 
 
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~ Desiree
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