Kat Scrappiness Blog

Author: Tina Dornbaum

  • Mini Slimline Happy Mail Gift Card

    Mini Slimline Happy Mail Gift Card

    Hi everyone, it’s Tina here. I am loving the new Happy Mail Gift Card Holder Die from Kat Scrappiness. It is such a fun way to send someone a Gift Card. Below you will find the steps to create your own card as well as the inspiration used for my design.

    Inspiration Photo

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 7” x 6”, score at 3 1/2” and fold in half for a vertical side fold card. (Mini Slimline)

    Step 2 – Trim White Cardstock to 3 1/2” x 6”. Create a DIY Background. I used a Gel Plate by placing Distress Oxide Candied Apple and Blueprint Stencil directly on the Gel Plate. I mixed the colors with a Brayer. Place the Cardstock on top and a copy paper on top of the Cardstock. Put pressure all over and then remove the Cardstock. Add the same colors to the Gel Press but this time place a stencil on top. I placed a scrap piece of Cardstock to press the ink in and used the second generation for my original Cardstock. This gave a cool effect to my DIY Brick Background. Adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 3 – Diecut Happy Mail Gift Card Holder using Red, Navy and White Cardstock. See card for the colors used for the individual dies. Trim Grey Cardstock to 2 7/16” x 1”. Place it in a Score Tool and score at 1/4” intervals. Assemble and adhere to card front using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 4 – Using your stash Diecut or Stamp a bird and envelopes and adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 5 – Be sure to add your gift card in the slot of the Gift Card Holder.

    This card can be used for many occasions. Below is a link to all the products used. Right now there is a Site Wide Sale going on until March 14 for 15% off. Use code SPRINGSALE2021 at checkout.

    Thank you for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

    Products Used:
    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708

  • Happy Love Day Card

    Happy Love Day Card

    Hi everyone, it’s Tina here. Today I am sharing a card using the new After The Rain dies with the Double Stitched Rectangles die and the Say It With Words Stamp Set. Below is the steps to create your own 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 – Create a DIY background using a Gel Press. Trim White Cardstock to 5 1/2” x 4 1/4”. Apply Distress Oxide Inks in Tumbled Glass, Broken China, Salty Ocean onto a Gel Press. Mix the colors with a brayer. Splash some water and place the Cardstock onto the Gel Press and then a copy paper. Add pressure to make sure the ink transfers onto the Cardstock. Remove Cardstock and let dry.

    Step 3 – Diecut Double Stitched Rectangles using the panel created in Step 2. Adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 4 – Diecut After The Rain (rainbow layers) using White Cardstock. Color in each rainbow layer in the colors of the rainbow using Alcohol Markers. I used Spectrum Noir Classique Markers. Adhere to card front using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 5 – Diecut After The Rain (clouds 2 times) using White Cardstock. Stamp one cloud with Say It With Hearts using Versafine Onyx Black Ink. I did a little stamp surgery to Happy Valentine’s Day by placing Washi tape over the word Valentine’s. I inked the stamp using Versafine Onyx Black Ink and removed the Washi tape and then stamped. Stamp the Heart using Red Ink. (This replaces the word Valentine’s).

    Step 6 – Diecut or Stamp an image of a small bird and adhere just above the cloud.

    Step 7 – Optional – Randomly adhere Red Heart Sprinkles using a Pick Up Tool and Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    This card can be used for several occasions by changing the sentiment. Below is a link to all the products used. Thank you for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

    Products Used:
    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708

  • Quokka Love Mini Slimline Card

    Quokka Love Mini Slimline Card

    Hi everyone, it’s Tina here. Today I am sharing a card using the new Heartfelt Wishes Slimline Paper and the Valentine Quokka. It’s a match made in heaven. Below you will find the steps to create your own card.

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 7” x 6”, score at 3 1/2” and fold in half for a vertical side fold card. (Mini Slimline)

    Step 2 – Diecut Double Stitched Mini Slimline using Heartfelt Wishes Slimline Paper. Adhere to card front using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 3 – Diecut Layering Nested Heart using Heartfelt Wishes Slimline Paper. A different pattern for each heart. Adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 4 – Stamp Valentine Quokka (image) using Gina K Amalgam Ink on White Cardstock. Color in any color medium of your choice. I used Prismacolor Premier and gamsol. Diecut with matching die and adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Although both the stamp set and papers were for the Valentine’s release this card can be used for other occasions. Such as an Anniversary, Just Because and Sending Love to name a few. Below in a link to all the products used. Thank you for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

    Products Used:


    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708

  • Two Cards Using One DIY Background

    Two Cards Using One DIY Background

    Hi everyone, it’s Tina here. I have two cards to share using one DIY Background along with the Kat Scrappiness Stitched Scalloped Hearts die and Layering Nested Heart dies. Below you will find the steps to create your own cards.

    Card #1

    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 Copy Paper to 5 1/2” x 4 1/4”. Trim Cardstock strips in various colors and sizes. I trimmed the following. Red Cardstock 1/2”, Pink Cardstock 1/4” and Cream Cardstock 1/8”. Adhere the strips to the Copy Paper using adhesive of your choice. I used Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive. Let dry.

    Step 3 – Diecut Layering Nested Heart using the panel created in Step 2. Adhere a piece of Acetate to the backside using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive. Adhere Foam Tape to the backside except the area of the window. Trim a piece of Red Cardstock and adhere to card front making sure it covers the area where the window will be. Add Talk About It Sprinkles to the center of the card front. Remove the release sheet from the foam tape of the panel and carefully adhere to the card front. You now have a shaker card.

    Step 4 – Diecut Stitched Scalloped Hearts using Cream Cardstock. Now diecut Layering Nested Heart using the Stitched Scalloped Heart diecut. This will create a frame. Adhere to the card front using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 5 – Diecut I Love You With Shadow using Cream Cardstock for the word Love and Red Cardstock for the Love Shadow. Assemble and adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 6 – Stamp sentiment from your stash using Versafine Onyx Black Ink. Trim sentiment and adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 7 – Optional – For added interest randomly adhere Heart Sprinkles using an Embellishment Pick Up Tool and Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Card #2

    Step 1 – Diecut Stitched Scalloped Heart using Pink Cardstock and another in Cream Cardstock. Score 1/2” from the top of the Cream diecut. Add Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive to the top part only on the top side and add the Pink diecut on top. You now have a Scalloped Heart shape card.

    Step 2 – Adhere the DIY Heart DIY created from card #1 using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 3 – Stamp sentiment from your stash on Cream Cardstock using Versafine Onyx Black Ink. Diecut the sentiment using Stitched Fishtail Banners. Adhere to card using Foam Tape.

    Step 4 – Optional – For added interest randomly adhere Heart Sprinkles using an Embellishment Pick Up Tool and Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    These cards can be used for several occasions by changing the sentiment. Below is a link to all the products used. Thank you for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

    Products Used:

    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708

  • Love And Kisses Mini Slimline Card

    Love And Kisses Mini Slimline Card

    Hi everyone, it’s Tina here. When Kat Scrappiness came out with the Mini Slimline dies not long ago I found myself loving this new card size. And they work well with lots of product you already may have in your stash. Below you will find the steps to create your own Mini Slimline Card.

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 7” x 6”, score at 3 1/2” and fold in half for a vertical side fold card. (Mini Slimline)

    Step 2 – Diecut Mini Slimline Double Stitch and set aside. Diecut Heart Panel using light weight Cardstock. Place the Heart Panel diecut on top of the Double Stitch diecut to use as a stencil. Apply ink in various colors. I used Distress Oxide Inks in colors Worn Lipstick, Candied Apple, Dusty Concord. Optional – Apply Gina K GLitz Glitter for added interest and sparkle. Set aside to dry.

    Step 3 – Diecut Mini Slimline Scalloped Edge using White Cardstock. Apply Distress Oxide Worn Lipstick to the edges. Adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive. Adhere the Panel created from Step 2 using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 4 – Diecut Layering Nested Hearts using Red Cardstock x 2. Score the middle of the heart and adhere to card sideways using Foam Tape. This will create lips.

    Step 5 – Diecut I Love You With Shadow die (word Love only) using Black Cardstock x 3. Adhere each layer and then adhere to the card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 6 – Stamp sentiment from your stash using Versafine Onyx Black Ink on White Cardstock. Trim out the sentiment and adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    This card can be used for several occasions because I didn’t use the words Happy Valentine’s. Below you will find the link to all the products used. Thank you for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

    Products Used:

    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708

  • I Love You This Much Mini Slimline Card

    I Love You This Much Mini Slimline Card

    Hi everyone, it’s Tina here. Today’s card is using the new Double Stitched Mini Slimline dies along with the Quokka’N Up Stamp Set. I also used the Heart Panel to emboss on a Ombré Inked Background. Below you will find the steps to create your own card.

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 7” x 6”, score at 3 1/2” and fold in half for a vertical side fold card. (Mini Slimline)

    Step 2 – Trim White Cardstock to 3 1/2” x 6”. Apply various shades of ink in the same color family using a Blending Brush starting from top lightest color working down to the darkest color. Emboss Heart Panel using your favourite die cutting machine. Be sure to check the sandwich needed to emboss using a die. I embossed the wrong side but decided to keep it as I liked the effect it created. Adhere to card front using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 3 – Diecut Double Stitched Mini Slimline using White Cardstock (2 dies together) to create a frame. Adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 4 – Stamp Quokka’N Up (image) using Gina K Amalgam Ink on White Cardstock. Color in with alcohol markers of your choice. I used Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers. Diecut with matching die and adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 5 – Stamp Quokka’N Up (sentiments) using Versafine Onyx Black Ink on White Cardstock. Trim out the sentiments and adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    This card can be used for several occasions by changing the colors, sentiments and image. Below is a link to all the products used. Thank you for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

    Products Used:
    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708

  • Love You Forever Card

    Love You Forever Card

    Hi everyone, it’s Tina here. Today I have a sweet card to share with you using a technique from a stencil I did for another card I made in August. Below you will find the details and steps to create your own card.

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 11″ x 4 1/4″, score at 5 1/2″ and fold in half for a horizontal side fold card. (A2)

    Step 2 – Trim White Cardstock to 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″. Apply a stencil you have in your stash and apply Distress Oxide Ink in various colors. This will give you a background but there is still ink on the stencil which doesn’t need to go to waste. Spray water and place on top of another cardstock trimmed to 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″. When you remove the stencil you now have a watercolor inked background. Below is a photo of my card using the inked background as it was originally intended to use. My photo above for today’s card is using the ink left over on the stencil for the watercolor effect.

    Step 3 – Diecut Wonky Wavy Stitched Rectangles to the panel created in Step 2. Adhere to card front using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive. Place something heavy on top while it dries to prevent warping.

    Step 4 – Diecut Floral Heart using Pink Cardstock and Black Cardstock. Adhere the Pink diecut on top of the Black and off set it (this will create a shadow effect) then adhere to card front using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 5 – Diecut I Love You Shadow Sentiment using White Cardstock x3. Adhere each layer and adhere to card front using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 6 – Stamp any sentiment in your stash using Versamark on Black Cardstock. Sprinkle White Embossing Powder and remove the excess. Heat set it with a heat tool. Try the sentiment and adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 7 – Stamp Koala-ty Time image using Gina K Amalgam Ink. Color in image in alcohol inks of your choice. I used Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers. Cut out image or use your Scan N Cut and adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive to the top portion and a piece of Foam Tape to the bottom portion.

    This card can be used for several occasions by changing the colors, image and/or sentiment. Below is a link to all the products used. Thank you for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

    Products Used:


    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708

  • Wrapped Up With A Bow Card

    Wrapped Up With A Bow Card

    Hi Everyone, it’s Tina here. Today I am sharing a card I made using the Wrapped Up With A Bow Slimline die. It can be used for any occasion. Below you will find the steps to create your own card.

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 7” x 8 1/2”, trim at 3 1/2” and fold in half for a horizontal top fold card. (Slimline)

    Step 2 – Trim Sugar Plum Fairies Paper to 3 1/2” x 8 1/2”. Adhere to card front using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive. Trim White Cardstock to 3 1/4” x 8 1/4”. Adhere to card front using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive. Trim Sugar Plum Fairies Paper to 3 1/8” x 8 1/8”. Adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 3 – Diecut Wrapped Up With A Bow using Metallic Paper to create a satin ribbon and bow. Assemble and adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive. I popped up the center of the bow using Foam Tape.

    Step 4 – Diecut Holly & Berries using Sugar Plum Fairies Paper. Adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 5 – Optional – For added interest randomly adhere Sugar Plum Fairies Sequins Mix using an Embellishment Pick Up Tool and Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    This die set is so much fun and because it can be used for any occasion it makes it a must have for your stash. Below is a link to all the products used. Thank you for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

    Products Used:


    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708

     

  • Star Ornament Shaker Slimline Card

    Star Ornament Shaker Slimline Card

    Hi everyone, it’s Tina here. I have a fun Star Ornament Shaker Slimline card to share using all Kat Scrappiness product. Christmas Shaker Ornament dies, Cuppa Christmas Paper, Santa Baby Sprinkles, Stitched Scalloped Slimline dies, Double Stitched Slimline dies, Christmas Gnome Stamp Set and coordinating dies. Below you will find the steps to create your own card.

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 7” x 8 1/2”, score at 3 1/2” and fold in half for a vertical side fold card. (Slimline)

    Step 2 – Diecut Stitched Scalloped Slimline using Cuppa Christmas Paper. Adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 3 – Diecut Double Stitched Slimline using Cuppa Christmas Paper. Adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 4 – Diecut Christmas Shaker Ornament using Red Metallic Paper for the solid star and outline star, acetate for solid star, topper Gold Metallic Paper. Adhere the acetate to the back of the outline star, adhere foam tape to the back of the outline star, add the sprinkles and adhere to solid star. Adhere metallic string and now you have a shaker which you can use as ornament for the tree. Adhere non permanent tape to the card so the shaker ornament can be removed.

    Step 5 – Stamp Christmas Gnome using Gina K Amalgam Ink. Color in the image using alcohol markers. I used Spectrum Noir Classique Markers. Diecut the image with the matching coordinating die. For added interest I used Wow Embossing Powder White Puff to the white trim of Santa’s hat and outfit. I added Glossy Accents to the candy cane. Adhere to the card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive to the left side.

    Below you will find the link to all the products used. Thank you for stopping by and Happy Holidays everyone!!!

    Products Used:

    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708

  • Build A Scene Holiday Card

    Build A Scene Holiday Card

    Hi everyone, it’s Tina here. I have a build a scene Holiday card to share with you using Patterned Paper diecuts. It’s using the new Slimline dies Forest For The Trees, Mountain Scape dies, Holiday Village Border.

    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 – Diecut Double Stitched Rectangles using A Cozy Christmas Paper. Adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 3 – Diecut Slimline Mountain Scape using A Cozy Christmas Paper for the mountain & trees,White Cardstock for the mountain top. Adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 4 – Diecut Forest For The Trees Slimline using White Cardstock. Adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    Step 5 – Diecut Holiday Village Slimline Border using White Cardstock. Adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive. Diecut again using A Cozy Christmas Paper and paper piece the houses and trees. (Don’t forget to adhere Cardstock behind the house windows and door.) Diecut Holiday Village Slimline Border using A Cozy Christmas Paper (sentiments paper). Trim of the houses and trees and adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.

    The fun part with creating your scene with the diecuts in patterned paper is that you can mass produce this and constantly change the colors and look. Below is a link to all the products used. Thank you for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

    Products Used:


    https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708