Kat Scrappiness Blog

Author: Tina Dornbaum

  • Merry Christmas Critters

    Merry Christmas Critters

    Hi Eveyone, it’s Tina here today. I have a Holiday card to share with you using the new Merry Critters Stamp Set and the Double Stitched Rectangles Die. Below you will find the steps to replicate this card.

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/2″ and fold in half for a vertical side fold card. (A2)

    Step 2 – Trim White Cardstock to 4 1/2″ x 5 1/2″. Apply Distress Oxide Ink using an ink applicator to create a sky. I used Tumbled Glass starting from 1 1/2″ from the bottom and working up to Stormy Sky. I sprayed it with water to create some droplets. I sprayed som Shimmer Spritz for some added sparkle. Once dry I placed the Snowed In Stencil and applied Nuvo Glimmer Paste Moonstone. Let dry.

    Step 3 – Stamp Merry Critters images using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. Color in the images with medium of your choice. I used Winsor and Newton Promarkers. Fussy cut the images or use a scan n cut.

    Step 4 – Dry Emboss the scene from Step 2 using the 2 largest dies. Spray a little water to help prevent cracking of the paper. Adhere to the card front using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive Glue.

    Step 5 – Optional – Create hills – Stamp sentiment in bottom right corner using Versafine Onyx Black Ink. Adhere to card front using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive Glue and foam tape for the last layer.

    Step 6 – Adhere the images from Step 3 using collage medium and foam squares for the tree. Using a white gel pen add some snow to the tree.

    Step 7 – For added interest and sparkle adhere Dark Blue Jewels using a Crystal Katana Tool and collage medium.

    I hope you enjoyed today’s card. The Merry Critters Stamp set is a fun way to create your holiday cards. Below is a link to all the products used. Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

    Products Used:

    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?1540275216575

  • Merry Christmas My Deer Friend Card

    Merry Christmas My Deer Friend Card

    Hi Everyone, it’s Tina here. This month Kat Scrappiness has a fabulous Merry Critters Stamp Set to help you make your Holiday Cards. It has critters as well as some fun sentiments. Below you will find the steps to replicate this card.

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ and fold in half for a vertical side fold card.

    Step 2 – Trim White Cardstock to 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″. Apply Distress Oxide Ink using an ink applicator. Start with Stormy Sky at the top and blend in Tumbled Glass leaving an inch at the bottom uncolored. Spritz some water to create droplets. Dab at excess. Apply White Acrylic Paint onto an Acrylic Block. Spray some water and mix it. Using a paintbrush tap the brush to create a snowy scene. Set aside to dry.

    Step 3 – Stamp Merry Critters onto White Cardstock using Versafine Onyx Black Ink. Color using any color medium of your choice. I used Winsor and Newton Promarkers. For added detail use a White Gel Pen to create stripes and circles on the presents and on the tree to create snow. Fussy cut out all the images or use a scan n cut.

    Step 4 – Adhere the background created from Step 2 onto the card front using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive Glue. Adhere the images to the card using collage medium.

    Step 5 – For added interest and sparkle use Wink of Stella on some of the images.

    I hope you enjoyed today’s card. Below you will find a link to all the products used. To receive 10% off your next order at Kat Scrappiness use code: TINA10 at checkout. Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

    Products Used:

    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?1539684774787

  • Spooktacular Card Featuring Fall Crafters Essentials

    Hi Everyone, it’s Tina here today. Kat Scrappiness started a collection called Crafters Essentials which features must have dies in one collection. This month there is the Fall Crafters Essentials which not only makes fabulous Fall Cards but Halloween Cards as well. Today’s card I used it as a super fun Spooktacular Card. Below are the steps to replicate this card.

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, score at 4 1/4” and fold in half for a horizontal side fold card.

    Step 2 – Trim White Cardstock to 4 1/4” x 5 1/2”. Using an ink applicator apply Distress Oxide Inks to create an Eerie Background. I started with a small circle with Spiced Marmalade, then Barn Door and worked my way out to Dusty Concord, Wilted Violet and Black Soot. I sprayed the background using Sheer Shimmer Sparkle Spritz to add some sparkle and shine. Let it completely dry before moving into the next step.

    Step 3 – Diecut Fall Crafters Essentials using Black Cardstock. I Diecut the bat 3 times, the fence 2 times and the tree. Adhere to card front using Collage Medium.

    Step 4 – Stamp Toil and Trouble Stamp Set sentiment Boo using Versamark. Sprinkle Silver Embossing Powder, remove the excess powder and heat set it with a heat tool.

    Step 5 – For added interest and sparkle using a Crystal Katana apply Purple Jewels with Collage Medium.

    I hope you enjoyed this fun way to use the Fall Crafters Essentials dies. You can change it up and make it into a Fall card by changing the colors and sentiment. Below is a link to all the products used. To receive 10% off your next order with Kat Scrappiness use code TINA10 at checkout. Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

    Products Used:


    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?1538726363690

  • Stitched Scallop Heart Pocket Card

    Stitched Scallop Heart Pocket Card

    Hi Everyone, it’s Tina here today. I have a fun Pocket Card to share with you using the Peacock Backdrop Die, Stitched Fancy Scalloped Heart Die, Crafters Essentials II and the Everyday Brush Strokes Stamp Set. Below you will find the steps to replicate this card.

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ and fold in half for a vertical side fold card.

    Step 2 – Diecut Peacock Backdrop using soft patterned paper. Adhere to card using Collage Medium.

    Step 3 – Diecut Stitched Fancy Scalloped Hearts and cut out the center of the heart creating a window.

    Step 4 – Using the diecut Heart trace out the center of the heart to use as a template. Cut out 2 hearts using a sheet protector. Adhere the sheet protector cut out to the inside of the diecut Heart created in step 3 using collage medium. Be careful to pour the Snips & Snails Sequins mix to the middle. Adhere the 2nd sheet protector to cover the sequins. Now carefully apply collage medium to the edges of the pocket and adhere to the front of card. Adhere the diecut Heart on top of the pocket. Let dry.

    Step 5 – Diecut Crafters Essentials II stitched banner and the top arrow shape using White Cardstock. Stamp Everyday Brush Strokes stamp sentiment on the stitched banner diecut using Distress Oxide Bundled Sage. Trim the left side and adhere to the center of the heart using Collage Medium. Adhere the top arrow shape over the stitched banner diecut to create an arrow.

    I hope you enjoyed today’s card. This card can be used for any occasion by changing the colors and sentiment. To receive 10% off on your next order at Kat Scrappiness use code: TINA10 at checkout. Below is a link to all the products used. Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

    Products Used:


    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?1537178393842

  • Save Water Drink Wine Card

    Save Water Drink Wine Card

    Hi Everyone, it’s Tina here today. I have a fabulous Die Set and Stamp sentiment to share with you. The Wine Not Stamp and die set are great for Anniversaries, birthdays and any celebration. Below you will find the steps to replicate this card.

    Step 1 – Trim White cardstock to 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, score at 4 1/4” and fold in half for a vertical side fold card.

    Step 2 – Trim White cardstock to 4” x 5 1/4”. Create a background using Distress Oxide Inks. I used Stormy Sky, Tumbled Glass and Tea Dye.

    Step 3 – Diecut Never Ending Circles to the Background created in Step 2. Adhere the background to the front of card using Clear Double Sided Adhesive Tape.

    Step 4 – Stamp Wine Not sentiment using Versafine Onyx Black Ink.

    Step 5 – Diecut Stitched Scallop Circles using White cardstock. Adhere the circle Diecut to the center of the Stitched Scallop Circle Diecut. Adhere the panel to the card using Clear Double Sided Adhesive Tape.

    Step 6 – Diecut Wine Not (wine glasses) using Silver Foil cardstock. Diecut Wine Not (inside wine)  coloured cardstock. Adhere the wine center to the wine glasses using collage medium. Add Glossy Accents to the center to create a liquid effect.

    Step 7 – For added interest and shine add Black Jewels using a Crystal Katana jewel picker and adhere using collage medium.

     

    This card can be used for any celebration by changing the sentiment. Below is a link to all the products used. To receive 10% off your order use code TINA10 at checkout. Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

    Products Used:

    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?1536320029321

  • Life Begins After Coffee Card

    Life Begins After Coffee Card

    Hi Everyone, it’s Tina. Today I am sharing a card I made using the new Peacock Backdrop Die along with the Let’s Get Caffeinated Stamp Set. Below you will find the steps to replicate this card.

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ and fold in half for a vertical side fold card. (A2).

    Step 2 – Trim Brown Cardstock to 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″, or create your own using Distress Oxide Ink Walnut Stain.

    Step 3 – Diecut Peacock Backdrop to Kraft Cardstock. Remove all the small pieces and adhere to Cardstock from Step 2 using Collage Medium. (I use the Darice Fine Tip Applicator on the Collage Medium for easy application).

    Step 4 – Trim Stripe Patterned Paper to 1 3/4″ x 4 1/4″. Adhere to card using Clear Double Sided Adhesive Tape.

    Step 5 – Stamp Let’s Get Caffeinated on Kraft Cardstock using Versamark. Sprinkle Copper Embossing Powder and heat set it with a heat tool. Diecut Never Ending Circles to the sentiment. Diecut Stitched Scalloped Circles Die using Brown Cardstock, or create your own using Distress Oxide Ink Walnut Stain. Adhere sentiment to the Stitched Scalloped Diecut using Collage Medium. Adhere the whole panel to the card using foam tape.

    Step 6 – For added interest adhere hearts or sequins above the sentiment.

    This card can be used for any occasion by changing the image, colors and/or sentiment. Below are links to all the products used. To receive 10% off your order use code: TINA10 at checkout. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

    Kat Scrappiness Products Used:

    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?1533216656914

  • Santa Is Watching Shaker Card

    Santa Is Watching Shaker Card

    Hi Everyone, it’s Tina. I have a fun shaker card to share with you using PhotoPlay Here Comes Santa Patterned Paper, the new Stitched Collage Die along with the Never Ending Rectangles Die. The shaker card is using the Sparkled Clear Confetti Mix. Below is a Process Video showing you how I made this card.

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLPAoQm5C8M]

    This card can be used for any occasion by changing the patterned paper, sequin mix and sentiment. Below is a link to all products used. To receive 10% off your order use code: TINA10 at checkout. Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

    Products Used:


    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?1533216656914

  • Crafters Gonna Craft Cards

    Crafters Gonna Craft Cards

    Hi Everyone, It’s Tina here. Today I have 3 cards to share with you using the Crafters Gonna Craft Stamp set. It is such a fun stamp set that I found myself making cards one after another. Below you will find the steps to replicate these cards.

    Card with Distress Oxide Background

    • Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ and fold in half for a vertical side fold card. (A2)
    • Step 2 – Trim Black Cardstock to 4″ x 5 1/4″ and adhere to card front using Clear Double Sided Adhesive.
    • Step 3 – Trim White Cardstock to 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″. Stamp Crafters Gonna Craft using Versamark Ink. Sprinkle White Embossing Powder and heat set it with a heat tool.
    • Step 4 – Apply Distress Oxide Ink starting at bottom darkest to lightest going towards the top. (I used Squeezed Lemonade, Wild Honey & Abandoned Coral.)
    • Step 5 – Diecut Stitched Scalloped Border Die using the background created at the top. Adhere to card using Clear Double Sided Adhesive.
    • Step 6 – Adhere White Jewels using Collage Medium. The Crystal Katana is a great tool to pick up the jewels and place them.

    Cards One Layer

    • Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ and fold in half for a vertical side fold card. (A2)
    • Step 2 – Stamp Crafters Gonna Craft directly on the card front using Versafine Onyx Black Ink. Color one above the sentiment or color all. I colored one and stamped in color the brush stroke.
    • Step 3 – Optional – Add Sequins for interest.

    The Crafters Gonna Craft stamp set is such a versatile stamp set. You can have so much fun making your own backgrounds on a one layer card or adding a layer as the examples I have shown you. Below is a list of all products used. To receive 10% off your order use code TINA10 at checkout. Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

    Products Used:

    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?1533216656914

  • Stitched Diagonal Backdrop Die Card

    Stitched Diagonal Backdrop Die Card

    Hi Everyone, it’s Tina here. We are now August and with it are the new Kat Scrappiness dies and stamp set. Today I am using the new Stitched Diagonal Backdrop Die along with the Crafters Essentials II and the Everyday Brush Stokes Stamp set. Below you will find the steps to replicate this card.

    • Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ and fold in half for a horizontal side fold card. (A2)
    • Step 2 – Trim Patterned Paper to 5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″ and adhere to card using Clear Double Sided Adhesive Tape.
    • Step 3 – Diecut Stitched Diagonal Backdrop using Patterned Paper. Trim and adhere Patterned Paper to the backside. Adhere entire panel to the card front using Clear Double Sided Adhesive Tape.
    • Step 4 – Diecut Crafters Essentials II using Black Cardstock (the Stitched Fishtail Banner).
    • Step 5 – Stamp Everyday Brush Strokes Sentiment on the diecut from Step 4 using Versamark Ink. Sprinkle Gold Embossing Powder and heat set with a heat tool. Adhere to card using Clear Double Sided Adhesive Tape.
    • Step 6 – Diecut Crafters Essentials using Patterned Paper (Starburst) and adhere to card using Clear Double Sided Adhesive Tape.
    • Step 7 – Optional – Using a Crystal Katana adhere Pastel Pop Sequin Mix using Collage Medium.

    This card can be used for any occasion by changing the Patterned Paper, colors and/or sentiment. To receive 10% off your order at Kat Scrappiness used code: TINA10 at checkout. Below is a link to all products used. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

    Kat Scrappiness Products Used:

    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?1533216656914

  • Crafters Essentials 2 Masculine Card

    Hi Everyone, it’s Tina here. Today I have a masculine card to share with you using the Crafters Essentials II. The Crafters Essentials is packed with 8 dies with one being a border die. Below you will find the steps to replicate this card.

    • Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ and fold for a vertical side fold card. (A2)
    • Step 2 – Trim White Cardstock to 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″. Apply Distress Oxide Inks to a craft mat. I used Faded Jeans, Broken China and Peacock Feathers. Spray with water to activate the inks. Dip the cardstock into the ink, heat set, then repeat this step until you have reached the desired effect. Let dry before going to the next step
    • Step 3 – Diecut Crafters Essentials 2 (the Border Die) using the Distress Oxide Background. Turn the patterned and diecut it again. Adhere the Distress Oxide Background to Black Cardstock trimmed to 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ using Collage Medium. Adhere the whole panel to front of card using Scor Tape.
    • Step 4 – Diecut Crafters Essentials 2 for the following 1) Large Stitched Fishtail Banner using Black Cardstock 2) Long Stitched Fishtail Banner using Diagonal Patterned Paper 3) Starburst using Distress Oxide (or patterned paper). Adhere all the diecuts to the card using Scor Tape.
    • Step 5 – Stamp sentiment using Versafine Onyx Black Ink
    • Step 6 – For accents add a button with yarn to the center of starburst.

    This card can be used for any occasion by changing the colors and/or sentiment. Below is a link to all products used. To receive 10% off your order use code: TINA10 at checkout. Thank you for stopping by and wishing you a wonderful day.

    Kat Scrappiness Products Used:

    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?1531470176574