Kat Scrappiness Blog

Author: Tina Dornbaum

  • Two Cards One Diecut

    Two Cards One Diecut

    Hi Everyone, it’s Tina here. Today I have two cards to share with you using one background die. The new Wood Grain Framed Diamond Wire. This is a fabulous way to get more from your die. I also used the Happy Father’s Day Die for the word Happy. Below are the steps to replicate these cards.

    • 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) Do this two times.
    • Step 2 – Trim White Cardstock to 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″. Using an ink applicator apply Distress Oxide Ink. I started in the middle using Faded Jeans, then applied Broken China on both sides, then Cracked Pistachio on both sides. See below for visual.

    • Step 3 – Diecut Wood Grain Framed Diamond Wire using the Distress Oxide Background. Carefully remove the diecut to keep it in one piece. Add a masking sheet on the top side so that all the pieces remain intact. Card #1 add collage medium to all the small pieces and adhere it to a cardstock trimmed to 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″. Carefully lift the sheet with the masking sheet. All the small pieces have now transferred to the cardstock. Diecut Double Stitched Rectangles to the cardstock with the small pieces and adhere it to the card front using foam tape. Card #2 add collage medium to the remaining diecut and adhere to card front. See photo below for visual.

     

    • Step 4 – Card #1 Stamp Everyday Brush Strokes using Versamark Ink on Black Cardstock. Sprinkle White Embossing Powder, heat set it with a Heat Tool. Diecut Stitched Fishtail Banner to the embossed sentiment. Trim left side of the sentiment and adhere to card using Clear Double Sided Adhesive Tape. Diecut Happy Father’s Day (Only Happy – you need to trim a little from the last P and Y) using Black Cardstock. Add Versamark Ink directly to the diecut. Sprinkle Black Embossing Powder, heat set it with a heat tool. Repeat this step 3 times. Adhere to card using Collage Medium. Card #2 Stamp Everyday Brush Strokes using Versamark Ink on White Cardstock. Sprinkle Mermaid Tail Embossing Powder, heat set it with a Heat Tool. Diecut Stitched Fishtail Banner to the embossed sentiment. Adhere to card using Clear Double Sided Adhesive Tape. Diecut Happy Father’s Day (Only Happy – you need to trim a little from the last P and Y) using White Cardstock. Add Versamark Ink directly to the diecut. Sprinkle Mermaid Tail Embossing Powder, heat set it with a heat tool. Repeat this step 3 times. Adhere to card using Collage Medium.
    • Step 5 – Card #1 Add some Pastel Pop Sequins Mix using Collage Medium.
    • Step 6 – Card #2 (to create faux flowers) On a scrap piece of White Cardstock add Distress Oxide Ink Broken China using an ink applicator. Diecut Stitched Scallop Circles (the smallest one 3 times). On a scrap piece of White Cardstock add Distress Oxide Ink Cracked Pistachio using an ink applicator. Diecut Crafters Essentials #1 (the stitched line 3 times). Adhere the diecut Stitched Lines to the card using Collage Medium. Adhere the diecut Stitched Scallop using foam tape on top of the Stitched Lines. Optional add an accent in the center of the Stitched Scallop (example: buttons, sequins or a small flower)

     

    I hope you enjoyed today’s cards and the fabulous ways to get more out of your dies. These cards can be used for any occasion by changing the colors, embellishments and/or sentiment. Below is a link for all products used. To receive 10% off use code: TINA10 at checkout. Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

    Kat Scrappiness Products Used:

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

  • Stitched Multi Window Frame Card

    Stitched Multi Window Frame Card

    Hi Everyone, it’s Tina here today. Kat Scrappiness has a fabulous Die Set this month called the Crafters Essentials 1. This is packed with 13 dies that are a must have to your collection which can be mixed and matched to create unique cards. For my card I used the Stitched Multi Frame Window and Stitched Fishtail Banner die from this set along with my favorite Double Stitched Rectangles Die. It is topped off with a sentiment from the Everyday Brush Strokes Stamp set. 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”, fold in half for a horizontal side fold card (A2)
    • Step 2 – Diecut Double Stitched Rectangles Die using Patterned Paper. Adhere to front of card using Clear Double Sided Adhesive Tape.
    • Step 3 – Diecut Multi Stitched Frame using White Cardstock. Diecut or Trim Patterned Paper to fit underneath the Multi Stitched  Frame. Place the Multi Stitched Frame in the position you want and adhere the rectangle cutouts using Clear Double Sided Adhesive Tape. Add thin strips of foam tape to the backside of the Multi Stitched Frame and adhere to card.
    • Step 4 – Diecut Stitched Fishtail Banner using Patterned Paper. Add a sentiment using Versafine Onyx Black Ink. Adhere to card using Clear Double Sided Adhesive Tape.
    • Step 5 – Add drops of collage medium adhere Sequins.

    I hope you enjoyed today’s card. This card can be used for any occasion by changing the patterned paper, color and/or sentiment.

    To receive 10% off your order at Kat Scrappiness use code: TINA10 at checkout. Below is a link to all products used. Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

    Kat Scrappiness Products Used:


  • Stitched Scallop Shaker Card

    Stitched Scallop Shaker Card

    Hi Everyone, it’s Tina here today. I have a fun shaker card to share with you using the new Stitched Scallop Circles Die and Stitched Scallop Rectangles Die with the Sun Kissed Sequins Mix. 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 vertical side fold card.
    • Step 2 – Diecut Double Stitched Rectangles using Patterned Paper. This will be your background.
    • Step 3 – Diecut Stitched Scallop Rectangles Die using Patterned Paper (the Die is one up from Background). Diecut Stitched Scallop Circles slightly higher than mid center. (This is your window).
    • Step 4 – Using Never Ending Circles Die diecut the patterned paper from Step 2 one die bigger than the Stitched Scallop Circle created from Step 3 (make sure to position the window over the patterned paper). Adhere the background to the front of the card. You will need to diecut an acetate sheet with the same size Never Ending Circles Die.
    • Step 5 – Turn over the patterned paper from Step 3 and adhere the acetate using Clear Double Sided Adhesive Tape or Collage Medium. Adhere foam tape all around the circle (2 layers) and to the rest of the panel (2 layers). Use an anti-static powder tool inside the circle at the edges of the foam tape. This will help to remove the stickiness. I have a video of a similar shaker card if you need a visual instruction. You can go here.
    • Step 6 – Add sequins. Remove the release sheet from the foam tape. Adhere the circle backside created from Step 4. Use Clear Double Sided Adhesive to the circle and remove the release sheet. Now adhere the whole panel to the front of the card.
    • Step 7 – Stamp sentiment from Everyday Brush Strokes using Versamark on patterned paper. Sprinkle black embossing powder and heat it using a heat tool. Diecut Stitched Fishtail Banners to the sentiment. Trim the left side of diecut and adhere to card using Clear Double Sided Adhesive Tape.

    This card can be used for any occasion by changing the patterned paper, color and/or sentiment. Below is a link to all Kat Scrappiness Products Used. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

    Kat Scrappiness Products Used:

    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?1529497022105

  • Stitched Flower Card

    Stitched Flower Card

    Hi Everyone, it’s Tina here today. I have a super fun and fast card to share with you using the new Stitched Scallop Circles Die, Stitched Scallop Rectangles Die along with the Double Stitched Rectangles Die. Below you will find the link to the products used along with the steps to replicate this card.

    • Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ fold in half for a vertical side fold card.
    • Step 2 – Diecut Stitched Scallop Rectangles using Black Cardstock. Adhere to card using double sided adhesive tape.
    • Step 3 – Diecut Double Stitched Rectangles using Patterned Paper (you want this to be mostly a solid color) Set it aside for now.
    • Step 4 – Diecut Double Stitched Rectangles using a Striped Patterned Paper.
    • Step 5 – Diecut Stitched Scallop Circles 6 times using different Patterned Paper. About half way through the Striped Patterned Paper adhere the Diecut Stitched Scallop Circles using Collage Medium in the center. Once you have all your Stitched Scallop Circles adhered cut out the top half of the Stripe Patterned Paper.
    • Step 6 – Place the Striped Patterned Paper on top of the Solid Patterned Paper and mark the area for the sentiment placement. Stamp Sentiment. For my Hello sentiment I used Versamark Ink and sprinkled Sparkling Embossing Powder then heat set with a heat tool. For my friend I used Versafine Onyx Black Ink.
    • Step 7 – Adhere Solid Background to the front of the card using Double Sided Adhesive Tape. Adhere Stripe Patterned Paper to the front of the card using Foam Tape.
    • Step 8 – Optional – Add Trim Mix II Sequins Mix to the upper part of the card.

    I hope you enjoyed today’s card. This card can be used for any occasion by changing the Color and/or sentiment. Below are links to all the products used. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

    Kat Scrappiness Products Used:

    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?1528877046279

  • Stitched Scallop Picture Frame Shaker Card

    Stitched Scallop Picture Frame Shaker Card

    1. Hi Everyone, it’s Tina here today. I have a fun shaker card video to share with you using the new Stitched Scallop Rectangles Die along with the Double Stitched Rectangles Die and Never Ending Rectangles Die. The shaker card is using the Spring Leaves Sequins Mix. Below is a Process Video to show you how.

    Watch video here or open in YouTube

    I hope you enjoyed today’s Process Video Showcasing the new Stitched Scallop Rectangles Die and the Spring Leaves Sequins Mix. This card can be used for any occasion by changing the sentiment and patterned paper. Below are links to the products used.  To receive 10% off your order at Kat Scrappiness use code: TINA10 at checkout.  Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

    Kat Scrappiness Products Used:

    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?1526884908235

  • Father’s Day Badge Card

    Father’s Day Badge Card

    Hi Everyone, it’s Tina here today. Father’s Day is right around the corner and Kat Scrappiness has you covered with the new Dad’s Tools Layered Stamp Set and the Stitched Fishtail Banner Dies. I used both to create my card.

    Below are the easy steps to replicate this card.

    • Step 1 – Trim Tan Cardstock to 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, score at 4 1/4” fold in half for a vertical side fold card (A2)
    • Step 2 – Trim Navy Cardstock to 4” x 5 1/4”. Emboss using an embossing folder of your choice. Adhere to card using Clear Double Sided Adhesive Tape.
    • Step 3 – Diecut Circle using Tan Cardstock
    • Step 4 – Stamp Dad’s Tools sentiment to circle using Versafine Onyx Black Ink.
    • Step 5 – Diecut Stitched Fishtail Banner using Stripe Patterned Paper x 6. Adhere to the backside of circle.
    • Step 6 – Diecut Stitched Fishtail Banner using Tan Cardstock x 2. Adhere to the backside of circle at the bottom. Adhere completed Banner to the front base of card using Clear Double Sided Adhesive Tape.
    • Step 7 – Stamp Dad’s Tools Layered Stamp Set (hammer). Use lightest ink color for solid stamp and as you build it up go a shade darker. Cut out the hammer and adhere to card using Clear Double Sided Adhesive Tape.

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

    Kat Scrappiness Products Used:


    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?1526884908235

  • Rainbow Polka Dot Flags Card

    Rainbow Polka Dot Flags Card

    Hi Everyone, it’s Tina here today. The new Stitched Flags dies from Kat Scrappiness are so much fun to play with. Once I selected my rainbow colors for my Stitched Flags I created a simple matching rainbow background using the Distress Oxide Inks. My card is also using the Wonky Wavy Stitched Rectangles Die and Everyday Brush Strokes stamp set for the sentiment. Below you will find the easy steps to replicate this card.

    • Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″, fold in half for a horizontal side fold card (A2)
    • Step 2 – Trim White Cardstock to 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″. Apply Distress Oxide ink directly to cardstock using a mini blending tool. I applied 5 colors to create a rainbow. The colors I used are Squeezed Lemonade, Twisted Citron, Salty Ocean, Picked Raspberry & Wilted Violet. I sprayed some water to create an oxidized effect. Once dry Diecut Wonky Wavy Stitched Rectangles to the background.
    • Step 3 – Apply anti static powder to the bottom left of the Distress Oxide Ink background. Stamp Everyday Brush Stroke sentiment stamp using Versamark Ink. Sprinkle White Embossing Powder, remove the excess then heat set it with a heat tool. Adhere the background to card using Scor-Tape.
    • Step 4 – Diecut Stitched Flags using Polka Dot Patterned Paper in five colors and 3 sizes each color. Adhere the largest Stitched Flag first using Scor-Tape, then middle size and then small size on top. You may want to layer them first before adhering to figure out the placement.

    I hope you enjoyed today’s card. This card can be used for any occasion by changing the colors and/or sentiment. All products used are linked below. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

    Kat Scrappiness Products Used:


    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?1525438185447

  • 5 Minute Card With Video

    5 Minute Card With Video

    Hi Everyone, it’s Tina here today. The new Stitched Flags dies released this month from Kat Scrappiness makes it super easy to create fast cards. All you need is the Stitched Flags, the Condensed Uppercase Alpha Dies, Patterned Paper and scor-tape. Below I have a video showing you how to make them.

    Below is the video. You can watch it here or open it with YouTube.

    I hope you enjoyed today’s video showcasing the new Stitched Flags Die and Condensed Uppercase Alpha Dies. See below for a list of all Kat Scrappiness products used.

    To receive 10% off your order at checkout Use code: TINA10

    Don’t forget Kat Scrappiness has a challenge every month.  To enter the challenge go here.  Don’t forget to submit your photos at the end of the post “Add Your Link” for a chance to win a $25.00 gift card to Kat Scrappiness! The contest closed at the end of each Month.

    Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

    Kat Scrappiness Products Used:


    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?1525091912704

  • Envelope Art Made Simple

    Envelope Art Made Simple

    Hi Everyone, it’s Tina here today. I have a super fun Envelope Art to share with you. Kat Scrappiness has made it so simple to decorate our envelopes with the Owl Envelope Art and Giraffe Envelope Art Stamps Set. Below you will find the easy steps to replicate this Envelope Art.

    • Step 1 – Use a heavy weight envelope or create one yourself using the We R Memory Keepers 1-2-3 Punch Board.
    • Step 2 – Stamp Owl Envelope Art on the front of envelope using Versafine Ink.
    • Step 3 – Mask the image either with Masking Liquid (you will need to let this dry before proceeding to the next step) or stamp image on large Post-It, trim it and place over the image on the envelope. I used Masking Liquid.

    • Step 4 – Carefully create your Distress Oxide background. To create background apply the colors on a kraft mat, spray with water, dip the top part of envelope into the oxidized inks, dry using a heat tool. Repeat the process until you reach your desired effect.
    • Step 5 – Carefully remove the masking.
    • Step 6 – Color the image using any color medium of your choice. I used Winsor & Newton Promarkers for easy blending.
    • Step 7 – Stamp sentiment using Versafine Ink.

    A reminder that Kat Scrappiness has a Challenge every month so be sure to check it out here. Every month there is a chance to win a $25.00 gift card. To enter, submit a photo of your project by clicking on the “Add Your Link” button. A winner is randomly picked at the end of each month.

    To receive 10% off any order at Kat Scrappiness use code TINA10.

    Below is a link for all products used for this project.

    Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

    Kat Scrappiness Products Used:
    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?1524143299350

  • Swatch Cards With Video

    Swatch Cards With Video

    Hi Everyone, it’s Tina here today. The new Swatches stamps released this month from Kat Scrappiness makes it super easy to create color swatch cards. I’ve been busy making them for my Distress Oxides. I have a video below showing you how to make them. This is a wonderful project to do on a rainy day or if you are in a creative slump.

    Below is a full video tutorial showing you how to create color swatch cards. You can watch below or on YouTube.

    I hope you enjoyed today’s video showcasing color swatch cards. See below for a list of all Kat Scrappiness products used.

    Use code: TINA10 to get 10% off your order at checkout.

    Don’t forget Kat Scrappiness has a challenge every month.  This month the April Challenge is for you to create some envelope art (mail art). Don’t forget to submit your photos here at the end of the post “Add Your Link” for a chance to win a $25.00 gift card to Kat Scrappiness!

    Have a great day everyone!

    Kat Scrappiness Product Used:

    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?1523599839355