Stacy's Paper Crafts

A butterfly note card

Happy Friday! I just wanted to pop in to share a card with you today. I used my new embossing folder from Stampin' Up. Today is the last day to get your Sell-a-bration order in :)

It's been a little while since I created a card without a sentiment, but after assembling this card I didn't want to ruin it by miss-aligning the sentiment so I left it blank. 

I used my paper crimper to add some additional detail on the brown cardstock strip behind the tag. My paper crimper is probably one of my most beloved "older" paper crafting tools. 

 

I also added some patterned paper on the bottom portion of the inside of the card. I ♥ that embossing folder :)

Thanks for stopping by today, have a great weekend! 

Happy Spring!

This winter went by so fast... or maybe it didn't. The weather was so mild here in Maryland that it just seems like it was a short winter. Ironically it feels like winter this morning! LOL 

It seemed only fitting to share a Springy card today with you... even if it is 27 degrees outside. I pulled out my Copic & Bic markers and colored the flowers. Lately I've really been enjoying coloring! I used some Simple Stories patterned paper along with some American Crafts ribbon that I've had in my stash for a very long time, along with a mini button and some scrappers floss. 

I hope your first day of Spring is starting out a little warmer than mine is. Thanks for looking!

A fun inspiration challenge...

Aren't those baby bibs adorable? This is the inspiration photo for the CAS challenge over at SCS this week. 

I've had this lime green cardstock in my stash for awhile. It sat... just daring me to use it! LOL I don't use lime green or neon co-lors often so this challenge was perfect!!! I have a new appreciation for neon colors now :)

I used PTI's Polka Dot Basics II & Fresh Snow white ink to create the pattern on the base of the card to match the green bib in the collection. Momento's New Sprout ink worked well with the green cardstock so I used it to stamp the butterfly from PTI's Butterfly Dreams set.  Then I stamped the sentiment using black ink the sentiment is from Verve stamps.

Thanks for visiting today!

Hi There

Supplies: Stamps: SU's Fast & Fun notes, PTI's Mixed Messages & Polka Dot Basics II, TAC's Script Background, Paper: Bazzill & PTI, Other: VersaMark, & black ink, ribbon, mini button, edge punch

Good Mornin' :)

Just wanted to share a quick card with you today. I don't think I've ever used this color combo before but I like it :) That little bird is from SU's Fast & Fun notes, a set I haven't used in awhile. I forced myself to put away Modern Basics to work with some "oldies" but goodies this week, so stay tuned :)

A little sunshine for ya...

Well not literally, although I wish I could give you some!... but this cheery yellow card definitely made my day seem brighter. 

 
I'm taking a class this semester that is taking up a little bit more time than I thought I would need to dedicate to it but I spent a lot of time this weekend working so that I would have time to play in my craft room today. This is one of the cards I created. A true CAS with a little something extra...

 
I colored the chicky using Copic & BIC markers and added glossy accents to its egg. I stamped the patterned strip using a "spring" sentiment stamp and repeatedly stamped it using different ink colors. Thanks for visiting today :)

 

Are you dreaming of spring?

Hi all! DS only went to school one day last week so I really haven't had a chance to create anything. It looks like there's another storm coming across the East coast this week. We're supposed to get some freezing rain and maybe some flakes hopefully it won't bring too much of a mess.  We've really been spared this winter... so far! LOL So I'm not desparate for spring yet. Anyhoo, I took a  little time today to play even though the house is a disaster! I'll worry about it tomorrow, unless the cleaning fairy comes while I'm sleeping tonight :)

Normally when I create spring or Easter cards I rarely use black except to stamp my image or sentiment but I really love the bold black paired with the springy colors. The patterned paper is from BG's Kioshi paper collection. All stamps used are from TAC. I've had that bunny image for awhile now but I don't think I've ever used it. I stamped it using Palette's  Bella Rose ink on pink cardstock to create the patterned paper.

Then I tore the top part to add some texture. I purposely added crooked stitches at the top but I really intended to make them messier than they ended up. I didn't know I would have to work to create straight stiches and crooked stitches??!! LOL

Thanks for looking!

We're hoping today...

The first day of Spring here was BEAUTIFUL! The weather was so nice, my cherry blossoms are blooming too! :) Hey... it doesn't take much to excite me! LOL

A few of my crafty friends and I are doing a Spring Themed blog hop, I hope you'll check out all the springy craftiness :)

Jennifer Carter   jensinkspot.blogspot.com/

Melisa Waldorf http://melisawaldorf.blogspot.com/

Kemi Schreiber http://kssdesigns.blogspot.com/

Kim Sears http://angelatmydoor.blogspot.com/

Amy Kolling http://www.stamp-n-paradise.blogspot.com/

Laurie Willison http://soapboxcreations.blogspot.com/

Pam Upper         http://www.scrappypam.com/

I love yellow, I don't use it often but it's such a cheery color and Spring is reason enough to feel cheerful :) I added some crystal Stickles to the smaller flowers to give them a little glittery shimmer.My next creation I will preface by saying... I'm still learning. I am still VERY much a beginner...

 

But I wanted to share this fabric coaster that I made. I used this photo tutorial
which was really helpful especially visual learners! Just pretend you don't see my stitch errors. LOL I purchased a tiny piece of fabric to practice with and had some other scrap fabric I used. My last couple turned out MUCH better but they aren't really "Springy" so I'll share them another day. 

When I sew I tend to want to start at one corner and proceed to the next but for this project, I found it easier to start about a half an inch to an inch before the corner. When you go to turn your coaster inside out the corners will have a cleaner finish if you start it this way. I didn't do it this way with this coaster but I did with some others I made and they turned out much better! This may be common sense to someone more experienced but I thought I'd share that little tidbit for those of you who are new to sewing too. 

 If you are new to sewing this is a great quick & easy project to try. This coaster measures approximately 4.5 x 4.5 inches but you could easily increase the dimensions to create some place mats which is what my next project is going to be! 

Thanks for looking!

A Speckled & Spotted Easter Egg

Hello everyone! I didn't think I'd have a chance to create today but I did... woohoo :) So I thought I'd share something today instead of waiting for tomorrow. 

I went to AC Moore the other day and found a pack of Easter egg shaped cards by Studio G. for $1 They are too cute! The outside of the cards are turquoise and the insides are white so I just cut one in half to use as a die cut. They are pretty large, I layered in on a 5 1/2 x 6 in. card base. 

I used some pink Smooch Spritz on the white side of the egg to create the speckled look, stamped a polka dot background using Versamark ink and then embossed them with clear embossing powder. Then I inked the edges using Versamagic Pixie Dust chalk ink.

Thanks for looking!

 

Spring is just around the corner...

This winter we've had so much snow I've gotten used to seeing and now that it's melting it seems kinda strange. But I won't complain... bring on spring!!

I've been dabbling in sewing & coaster making but I don't have any completed projects to share just yet but I do have two "springy" cards to share with you all today.

I've always loved butterflies but lately I've really been enjoying PTI's newest butterfly stamp set & die and the Life stamp set too. I can't seem to stay away from this color combo! The light blue color is PTI's Spring Rain... it's GORGEOUS! Most of the ink in my collection are chalk, dye, or hybrid based inks, but this particular ink is a pigment based ink and it's beautiful! It does take a little longer to dry compared to a dye based ink but the results are stunning. 

I added some diamond glaze to the purple flowers to give them a dewy look. After I stamped the focal image I immediately mounted it using foam tape not realizing I forgot to stamp the sentiment so I just pulled out my MM tiny alpha stickers to create one.  

I really like how this card turned out although I think I may add some stitching along the grass. The glittery patterned paper was from a scrap I had in my stash, I believe it's from a DCWV paper pack from last spring. The sentiment is by Verve Stamps.

 

Oooooh Butterflies :)

Can I just tell you how much I'm really loving PTI's new butterfly die? The die is is so light weight and when you create the die cut it has a really nice finished edge. I can't wait to see what other shapes they'll be releasing! 

I pulled out my beloved Floral Dingbats set by TAC to create the background. I used PTI's Spring Rain & SU's and Almost Amethyst ink pads overlapping the images. I inked the stamp first and then stamped off on scratch paper once, and then stamped the white cardstock base. 

I had some left over scraps of paper I had stamped PTI's Polka Dot Basics II on, and used that to cut the butterfly die cuts. 

Supplies:
Stamps:   PTI's Polka Dot Basics II & Say It With Style, & TAC's Floral Dingbats
Paper:     SU & PTI cardstock
Ink:         SU & PTI
Other:     Mini rhinestones from Michaels

 

Happy Easter!

Just wanted to share one last Easter card with you all today. I used one of my favorite images from a retired TAC set called Hippity Hoppity. I believe it was a SOTM last year sometime. 

Thanks for looking! Have a wonderful Easter :)

Supplies:

Paper: TAC's Gentle Beginnings Patterned Paper pack & ultra smooth white CS, & DCWV yellow cardstock

Stamps: Hippity Hoppity

Other: Palette Noir ink, Prismacolor colored pencils, & thread

Happy Easter

I love this bunny set from TAC you'll probably be seeing a lot of it :) I pulled out some "old school" Basic Grey for the background. I was just telling DH that in the paper crafting world what is "new" really is only new for a couple of weeks. Isn't it funny how true that is and how we are always on pins and needles waiting for the next great new release? LOL 

I've been making it a point to try and use what I have with the exception of a few new stamp sets here and there. In the process I've rediscovered my love for Prismacolor colored pencils. I pulled out the Gamsol again to color the image. Granted I still have a lot to learn about shading and blending but I'm pretty please with how this one turned out. :)

Supplies

Stamps:     Some Bunny & TAC GWP stamps

Paper: TAC Premium white & DCWV cs, Basic Grey patterned paper

Ink:     Palette Raw Sienna

Other: Prismacolor Colored pencils, Gamsol, Nestibilities die

Happy St. Patty's Day!

Have fun & be safe!! 

Supplies:

Paper:     White & DCWV green cardstock, patterned paper from TAC's Catelynne Collection

Stamps:   Celebrate the Seasons

Other:      Palette Noir ink pad, Copic markers, nesties, scallop punch

One more Easter Card...

 

I created this card for a card swap. The image is by TAC, Bazzill & DCWV cardstocks, easter egg embossed paper... I can't recall who the manufacturer is. I also added stickles to the flowers, Prima Flower, & a MM mini brad. I've had that embossed paper FOREVER! It's always a great feeling to finally use something you've been hoarding  :)

Happy Easter!

I hope you all are having a blessed day. We're all fighting the flu & nasty colds here but we have a lot to celebrate that's for sure :)