Kat Scrappiness Blog

Author: Kimberly Skinner

  • Dress Up Your Cover Die

    Dress Up Your Cover Die

    It’s back to school time!  I decided to create a coffee themed card to tuck a gift card into. My plan is to send it to a former colleague for the first day of school.

    I am using the Coffee Time cover die and the Let’s Get Caffeinated stamp set to create the card.

     

    Once I cut the cover die out of the fabulous blue cardstock, I realized that it was going to be a very busy background.  I decided to use the A2 Frame die (the second largest die) to create a frame around the center of the cover die.  I really like the effect I achieved. It looks like the border of coffee beans was intentionally created around it.

    The frame also gives your eyes a place to rest as it breaks up the blue.

     

     

    I added a coffee themed sentiment which I popped up on foam squares.  The twine adds a little extra detail and also helps break up the background of the card.  The final touch was to add Dark Chocolate Pearls for a real coffee bean feel!

    Video:

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Qgkvan-D30]

     

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  • Create With Inlaid Die Cutting

    Create With Inlaid Die Cutting

    Create elegant cards using the inlaid die cutting technique.  This is one of my favorite techniques to use!

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    I used the diamond wire and wood grain frame cover die which I die cut in both pink and white.  I added the pink bits into the white frame for a really elegant card front.

    This was the perfect backdrop for the new Thank You word and shadow die.  The shadow die is done in a bright pink and the word sentiment in white.

    I added some Coffee Pearls to finish off the card.

     

     

    You can see how easy this is to do on my video below!

     [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXhQ4BbmtB0]

     

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  • Seaside Summer Card with Cover Die Tips

    Seaside Summer Card with Cover Die Tips

    Today I have a very pretty card to share using the Under the Sea cover die, the A2 Reverse Scallop Frame dies and the Summer Gnome Add On stamp and die set.

    I used a pretty teal blue card stock behind the Under the Sea cover die cut that I did in white.  To create a coordinating A2 Reverse Scallop frame die cut, I ink blended Concord & 9th Aqua Sky ink onto white card stock and die cut the frame out.  The frame is popped up with 1/8″ foam strips for extra dimension.

     

     

    I also stamped and colored the sandcastle two of the shells with my Copic markers.  I die cut them out and added a sentiment with an extra strip of the teal blue card stock behind it to make it pop off the background.

     

     

     

    My card is finished off with some Assorted Bubbles Droplets.

     

    You can see all the details in my video:

     [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ruo_ivvbqg]

     

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  • Oopsie Daisy Trifold Card

    Oopsie Daisy Trifold Card

    Happy 4th of July friends!

    I have a fun and easy trifold card to share today using the Oopsie Daisy stencil and coordinating die.  I’ve also added an A2 frame and a sentiment from the Friendship Grettings stamp set.

     

     

    You can see all the details for this card in my video below.  As you can see from the photo, I added a fun background using 2 of the 3 stencil layers in the Layering Bubbles stencil set.  I just love this set!  I think it is my new favorite background.

    I used some fabulous ink colors from the Concore & 9th ink pad set that Kat has in her store.  I am so happy that I splurged and purchased this ink pad set.  It has some soft and fabulous colors that I love ink blending with.

     

    I love that the dies for this set work with the stencils and the stamp set.  I feel like dies are a pricey splurge and now they can be used in more than one way!

    Video:

     [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy_UTCHoo4w]

     

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    Happy July!  I hope your summer is off to a wonderful start!  Enjoy!

  • Fluttering By Layered Bubbles Mini Slimline

    Fluttering By Layered Bubbles Mini Slimline

    I have a mini slimline card to share with you today and I’m using several of the new products from the June release.  I just can’t resist this Fluttering By stamp and die set or the new stencils!

     

    I started with creating a background using the new Layered Bubbles stencil set.  I used the Honeysuckle, Aqua and Sprout inks from the Concord & 9th collection.   I trimmed the panel down to fit inside the mini slimline lattice frame die that I die cut in a pretty rose pink cardstock.

    I stamped the butterflies from the Fluttering By stamp set in Midnight blue ink and added the second layer in white pigment ink.  I die cut them out and added them to my card with some foam dots.

    I used some leftover Stitched Foliage die cut leaves from a previous project and tucked them behind the butterfly to create a frame for my hello die cut.  This word die is from the Reverse Scallop mini slimline frame die set.

    My card was finished off with 5 Yellow Jewel gems.

     

     

     

     

    Video tutorial:

     [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CnuyfTHZ74]

     

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  • Summer Gnomes With Inlaid Die Cutting Technique

    Summer Gnomes With Inlaid Die Cutting Technique

    I am excited to share a fun summer card using the Summer Gnome stamp set and the inlaid die cutting technique.

    I have had the Summer Gnome stamp set and the Uppercase Condensed Alpha die set on my wish list for ages.  I finally treated myself to a nice big order of goodies directly from my Kat Scrappiness wish list!  Of course I had to play with a few things right away!

    I created a little scene with the Summer Gnome stamp set using my Misti and my favorite black ink pad.  I colored in the stamped images with my Copics and also created masks for the images.

    The masks allowed me to cover and protect the colored images so that I could use the Scattered Straw, Tea Dye, and Tumbled Glass distress oxide inks to add the sand and the sky to the scene.  I added some stippling with my Copics to add some texture to my sand.  I felt like this completed my scene.

     

    I then die cut out the word “Hello” with the alpha dies.  I also cut 3 extra dies for each letter out of a blue lagoon cardstock.  The blue also served as a mat cut at 4-1/8 x 5-3/8″ below my card front panel which is cut at 4 x 5-1/4″.

    I stacked the three h’s together with my glue tube and added the h that I die cut from the card front scene.  I did this for all the letters and added them back into my card.

     

    I absolutely love this technique! That dimension and pop of color are just so fun!

    Video:

     [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9xp16zdI-0]

     

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    Thank you for stopping by!  I hope you feel inspired to create some fun summer cards!  Be well!

  • Make A Shaker Element In Minutes With These New Shaker Kits!

    Make A Shaker Element In Minutes With These New Shaker Kits!

    You can make a shaker element for a card or tag in minutes with the new shaker kits from Kat Scrappiness!

     

    I created a background for my shaker by ink blending some Evergreen Bough distress oxide ink with the new Falling Stars stencil on white cardstock.  I trimmed it down using the acetate piece included in the kit for a template.

    I used some acrylic paint from my stash and a foam brush to add color to the gift shaker element.  I added the paint to the wood side of the shaker element and I added 3 layers, drying in between each layer.

    The shaker kit has the wood element in whatever shape you have chosen.  It also includes the foam and acetate all sized and ready to go to create your shaker element!  It really took just a few minutes to create the shaker element for the top of my card.

     

     

     

    I added lots of shaker bits to my card.  The foam piece is about 5 mm thick so you can fit a lot of shaker bits!  I added teal seashells, aqua jewels, and small clear drops for lots of sparkle.

    My background has a piece of white cardstock swiped with Evergreen Bough and Peacock Teathers distress oxide.  Then I used some metallix white pearl gel from my stash and added it through the Falling Stars stencil with a palette knife.

    Make sure you give the gels and pastes at least an hour to dry.  You also want to make sure you clean your stencil, palette knife and craft mat immediately after using them.  Don’t let those sit or you may never get the dried paste off them!

     

    I created a video so that you can see how to use these shaker kits to create a quick and easy shaker element.

     

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a3VCPXXK4Q]

     

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  • Last Minute Easter Card

    Last Minute Easter Card

    When you need a last minute card, it’s nice to have some fabulous dies and patterned papers that allow you to make a card in less than 10 or 15 minutes!

     

     

    For this card, I used 3 pieces of the Spring Fling patterned paper, the Leafy Frame Mini Slimline die, the Happy Easter word and shadow die, and some enamel dots.

    The patterned paper has several pieces of solid cardstock that coordinate beautifully with the patterned papers.  I used the mint green and the coral to die cut out the leafy frame and the Happy Easter word die sentiment.

    You can also see that I added 3 large enamel dots to the bottom right corner of the frame.  The enamel dots come on an acrylic sheet in a variety of sizes and colors.  These perfectly coordinated with the patterned paper!

    Video:  See all the card details and how to on the video below:

     

     [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNxdQZHR9WQ]

     

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  • Making Masculine Cards With Spring Fling Paper

    Making Masculine Cards With Spring Fling Paper

    You can make some great masculine cards with the new Spring Fling paper.  The secret is in the geometric papers!

    masculine card

     

    There are 5 fabulous geometric patterns that are perfect for everyone in this patterned paper set.  I created this quick card using the fabulous arrow patter with the bold yellow background.  I think the bold yellow background and the black elements really make this a versatile paper.

    You can see that I even fussy cut out a few of the arrows to use as die cuts on my card.

    My sentiment came from the Happy Day sentiment builder stamp set.  You can build your own sentiments all year long with this one simple set!  I added some of the fussy cut arrows from the patterned paper to fill and decorate the circle die cut I used to ground my sentiment and create my focal point for the card.

    I also added a black frame using the A2 Never Ending Rectangle dies.  Yellow enamel dots finish off my card by adding a pop of that yellow into my focal point.

    Years ago, I never would have ever fussy cut patterns from my patterned paper.  After taking some new scrapbooking classes, I learned that there are other ways of using your patterned paper besides just as a pretty background.  You can cut it up and use it to decorate your project as well.  That opened a whole new world for me!

     

    masculine card

     

    For this second card, I used the zig zag pattern with the black back to do some foiling and create a shaker card.  The black back size of the paper is foilable using the Gina K Fancy Foils.  You can see that I also foiled the shadow die from the Happy Birthday word die set.

    The Birthday Essentials die was used to create the party hat. Again, yellow enamel dots finished off the hat.  I used the Beer Mug shaker elements along with some Black Tie Affair shaker elements to create an interactive card for a touch of fun.

    Video:

     [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnGbQNoZKNE]

     

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  • Interactive Shadow Box Spring Card

    Interactive Shadow Box Spring Card

    I think everyone is loving these sweet Hippity Hoppity Bunnies and the Hop into Easter papers.  I couldn’t resist using them for a fun little interactive shadow box card for spring.  This allowed me to create a spring scene and use the new papers.

    Interactive Shadow Box Spring Card

     

    I had 3 of these bunnies left over from my Instagram hop project and just had to use them.  They are so cute in pastel colors.

    For the front of my card, I used the Hop into Easter patterned paper which I cut down to 3-1/4 x 5-3/4″.  I added a white die cut using the Reverse Scallop Mini Slimline Frame dies.  This is the largest of the frames in the set.  One little bunny and 3 Yellow Jewels completed the front of the card.

    The card base is cut at 6 x 10-1/2″.  I scored it at 3-1/2, 6-1/2, 7, and 10 inches.  The inside circle is die cut from the 3rd panel before the card base gets folded and adhered. You can see all the details in the video below!

     

    The Happy Easter sentiment is die cut from the same paper as the card base.  The white shadow die really helps the green sentiment pop on this fabulous blue daisy paper.

     

     

    The card folds flat to fit in an envelope, but as soon as you pull it out and open the card, the inside pops up to reveal the little scene inside the shadow box.

    I used the Crafter’s Essential Set I to create the opening circle.  The scene uses the bunnies with the Slimline Grass die and some of the Puffy Cloud dies as well.  The sentiment inside the card comes from the Hippity Hoppity sentiment stamp set.

    Video Tutorial:

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KQVbEQIXoo]

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