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    A Happy Hello Featuring Crafter’s Essentials 2

    July 15, 2018
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    I’m so excited to share today’s post because we are launching a new product at Kat Scrappiness called Crafter’s Essentials 2 die set.   This set includes 8 steel rule dies.  You can also pair them up with the Crafter’s Essentials 1 die set and you will have endless design possibilities.  Here’s what it looks like:

     

     

    I made two cards today to showcase the Crafter’s Essentials 2 die set and I have a process video for the mermaid card that you will see below.

     

    For my first card, I used an older stamp set from my stash and made a simple card.   I love the stitching details  on the banner and the bigger dies.

     

     

     

    I also used the Everyday Brush Strokes stamp set for my sentiment.  Don’t you just love the chevron pattern on the big die?   Here’s another look:

     

     

     

    I added some black dots on the card base to give it a little bit more dimension.  Here’s a little close-up:

     

     

    For my second card, I wanted to create a happy, summer-themed card.  I used a stamp set that I recently purchased with this cute cat mermaid.  I also used the Sunscape stencil die by Newton’s Nook Designs.

     

    I started out by inking up some Bristol smooth white card stock with Squeezed Lemonade and Spiced Marmalade distress oxide ink with my mini ink blending tool.  Since I have a process video for this card, I will keep this blog post short.

     

     

    I inlaid the little chevron pieces on my card.  I also added the Sparkling Clear Jewels to make them look like bubbles.  Here’s a little close-up:

     

     

     

    This card makes me happy.  I love the colors that I used and this die-set is a must-have!  Here’s another look:

     

     

    Here’s my process video:

     

     

    I hope you got inspired today.  The supplies I used are listed and linked below.  I’d be so grateful if you can also subscribe to my YouTube channel.  Please don’t forget to use my coupon code “MARIA10” for 10% off your order.   Have a nice day and happy crafting!

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    Mini Notecards by Lisa

    July 12, 2018
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    Good morning Kat Scrappiness fans! 

    It’s Lisa here on the blog today to bring you a sweet mini trio of notecards. I have an easy technique that I think you are going to like. We are going to make mini notecards using the nested dies we all love and reach for all the time for our regular sized cards. The finished size of each card is approximately 4 1/8″ x 2 3/4″. What you need is the largest die from any of your nested die sets.  I’ve used rectangles but squares would work as well.  The 3 nested die sets I’ve used are the Stitched Postage Stamp Edge Rectangles, the Stitched Scalloped Rectangles and the Wonky Wavy Stitched Rectangle Dies.

    For my trio of sweet cards I used patterned paper for the card base for some color and variety but any paper or cardstock would work.

    After I die cut the largest size die from each set, I folded the paper in half to create a mini card. 

    Then comes the fun part! Decorate to your heart’s desire! I added a white piece of cardstock to the front of each mini card and stamped a background with florals and then popped the focal points up on foam tape. I used the Scripty “Hello My Crafty Friend” die as the sentiment on 2 of the cards. I finished each card off with some pretty twine and 3 sparkly sequins from the Barbie Sequin mix. I stuck with the rule of 3 to place my sequins down and it was just the right amount of added sparkle.

    Since the card base is made from dies that have decorative edges, your cards will have 3 fancy edges that are so pretty!

    Making these mini notecards is a cinch and they come together so quickly!  Kat’s nested dies are the perfect size to create these mini cards. It might not be a new technique but it sure is fun! Small notecards are perfect for lunchbox notes, quick thank you cards or for any occasion that calls for a quick small card! For some added fun you can make your envelope out of the same patterned paper to match your card.  The possibilities are endless!

    All supplies used are linked below.

    Thank you so much for joining me today and don’t forget to use code Lisa10 to get 10% off your order at checkout.

    Have a great day everyone!

    I already am!

    ?Lisa?

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    Sending Sweet Wishes

    July 11, 2018
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    There are so many different options for the new Crafters Essentials 1 die set.  For today’s project, I wanted to do a shaker card and use the fun, stitched window panel that is included in the set.  I still have a thing for purple, so there’s lots of it!  I was actually inspired by the colors in the sequins I used to fill the shaker.

    I have a video below that shows how this card came together.  All supplies from the Kat Scrappiness shop are linked below.  Be sure to use my coupon code:  Heidi10 to receive 10% off your purchase.  Thanks for watching!

     

     

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    Crafters Essentials 1 die set

    Lawn Fawn How You Bean? Conversation Heart Add On stamp set

    Lawn Fawn Happy Happy Happy stamp set

    Sweet Word and Sentiment die

    Nuvo Crystal Drops Crushed Grape, Sweet Lilac

    Kat Scrappiness Solid Confetti Dots, Silver Solid Heart Confetti

    Tim Holtz Tonic Stamp Platform

    Crafter’s Companion Silver Spotlight Shimmering Cardstock

    Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares

    Memento Tuxedo Black ink

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    You’re a Legend!

    July 10, 2018
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    Hi Friends! kel here today to share a punny card with you!!

    I used the brand new Crafter’s Essentials 1 Dies on this card. That stitched rounded piece is such a perfect size and I was so happy with how nicely it fit in the center of the card… big enough to make a statement but not so big that you don’t get to see the paper behind it!!  I stamped out Nessie from the Loveable Legends by Lawn Fawn stamp set, then used the coordinating dies to cut her out and then colored her up with my Copics. I used the waves stamp from the same stamp set and stamped out some water on the stitched panel using the Mermaid ink pad, and then offset her to the side a bit. I also stamped out the sentiment using the Merman ink pad and then made a fishtail banner out of it!

    The last thing I did was to add some sequins because sequins always make it better lol! For this one I picked out blues and clears from the Turquoise Sunrise sequin mix, and then greens from the Spring Leaves sequin mix. I really love that you can mix and match from different sequin mixes to make what works for your project!!

    Thanks for stopping by, see you again soon! Don’t forget to take part in our awesome monthly challenge for your chance to win a $25 Gift Card!!

    lovies, =o) kel

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    Lola the Giraffe Card – Jo Herbert

    July 9, 2018
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    Hi All, my name is Jo and I am super excited to be joining Kat Scrappiness as a Guest designer this month.

    Iam a paper crafter from the Sunshine Coast Queensland, Australia. Mum of 3, wife and Instagram addict. 
    My style is always evolving as I get too tempted with current trends and new products. 
    Card making and scrap booking has been such an important part of my life for so many years now and I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing where it has taken me.
    From the early years of plenty of colour and bold embellishments, my style has changed and developed over the years with me and I now believe I am more about embracing white space and bringing the card to life with small pops of colour. 

    I have made some some fun cards that I will show case with lots of Kat Scrapiness goodies over the the next couple of weeks.

    For today’s card I have use the adorable “Lola the Giraffe” stampset AND the very exciting new Crafters Essentials 2 die set.

    Here is how I made my card –

    1. Ink blend with Distress Inks Ripe Persimmon, Abandoned Coral and Mustard Seeds on white cardstock then die cut with the largest background die, banner and chevrons.
    2. Die cut with white cardstock with the largest die. I love the stitching detail around the edges that also die cuts out chevrons on the right hand side. I have adhered this down with tombow mono liquid on the white top folding card base.
    3. I have used foam tape that I have cut up in small pieces to fit inside each chevron then I placed the ink blended die cuts of each chevron on the foam.
    4. I have stamped Lola the Giraffe with Versafine Onyx Black ink on white watercolour cardstock and coloured in with Derwent Watercolouring pencils. I then fussy cut out the giraffe and foam mounted on the banner die. I added some last minute detail to Lola with a white sharpie adding freckles on her check and highlighting the ears and feet.
    5. I stamped the sentiment with Abandoned Coral Distress Oxide Ink on a the thin strip of banner die cut then adhered down on the card panel.
    6. To finish the card off I added some confetti sequins.

    To watch me make this card I have created a you tube of my process.

    I hope you enjoyed today’s card tutorial. Don’t forget to check back in for another fun blog post. I’d love for you to visit me and stay in touch.

    Facebook: https://goo.gl/8cXyWz

    Instagram: https://goo.gl/WfBn1D

    Blog: https://joherbertsite.wordpress.com/

    You Tube Channel: https://goo.gl/BUh9Kd

    Thanks Kat Scrappiness for asking for having me along for asking me to Guest Design this month.

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    Crafter’s Essentials 1 Cards by Maria

    July 8, 2018
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    Hello my crafty friends! I hope you are all having a great week so far! Maria here with you today sharing some cards, showcasing the new Crafter’s Essentials 1 die set and a lot of products available at the shop.  This Crafter’s Essentials 1 die-set is a must-have!  This set contains 12 steel-rule dies that you can use for all of your paper crafting projects!  Here’s what it looks like:

     

     

    For my first card today, I stamped some images on some white card stock with my Lawn Fawn Jet black ink using my Tim Holtz Stamping Platform tool.  I colored the images in with my Copic markers and die-cut them using the coordinating dies.

     

    I also die-cut another piece of white card stock using the storybook die from the set.  I wanted to create a birthday card.  I stamped the small images on the card stock and assembled my card.

     

     

    I really love how this card turned out.  There are so many possibilities using this Crafter’s Essentials 1 die-set.  I also love all of the stitching details! Here another look:

     


     

    For my second card below I wanted to use some new sequin and confetti mixes from the Shop and some Nuvo crystal drops.  I also used the new My Tribe stamp set by Honey Bee Stamps.   Here’s my shaker card:

     

     

     

    This shaker card is actually going to a friend of mine who is also crazy about crafting!  I am so thankful that she is a part of my tribe!

     

     

     

    I hope you got inspired today.  The Crafter’s Essentials 1 die set is sold out at the moment but more are coming in the next 7 days or so.  You can RESERVE the dies so you don’t miss out again.  The supplies I used are listed and linked below.  Have an amazing day and happy crafting!

     

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    I’m so Jelly!

    July 7, 2018
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    Happy Saturday everyone!  Have you seen the new Crafter’s Essentials 1 dies?  This is a great starter die set for both card makers and scrapbookers.  So many options with this die set.

    I created this card with two dies from the set – the stitched cut out panel and the stitched flag banner.

    I cut the panel and banner die from patterned paper.  I stamped the images with Memento Tuxedo black ink, colored them with Copics, and then fussy cut them out.  I adhered a strip of pink glitter paper to the left side.  I didn’t have orange glitter paper, so I colored a strip of paper with my Copic marker and used my Spectrum Noir sparkle pen to add glitter to it.  I popped up the star and jellyfish images with some foam adhesive.

    Here is a look at some of the other cards I’ve made using the Crafter’s Essentials 1 dies by Kat Scrappiness.

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    Use code caren10 for a 10% discount in the Kat Scrappiness shop.

    Thanks for stopping by and happy stamping!

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