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  • Crafter’s Essentials 2 Inspiration

    Hello crafty friends! I’m so excited to show you one of the new Kat Scrappiness die sets for the July release. The new Crafter’s Essentials 2 die set is so fun and versatile. The design team has already shared a lot of great cards with these dies so be sure to check them out in the store.

    When I got the Crafter’s Essentials 2 die set I knew the background die would be a favorite for me and I got right to work making some cards with it. I knew instantly that I wanted to make a rainbow chevron pattern down the side of one and decided to combine it with all those fun little faces from the Punny Snacks stamp set.  I have a full video tutorial for two of the cards that you can watch below or on YouTube.

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLdDHXI10HU]

    I found that the sunburst image in the set was perfect for using up some scraps of Lawn Fawn Perfectly Plaid Spring that I had left over and combined it with an image from Lawn Fawn’s Easter Party I had colored months ago for some Easter cards I shared. As mentioned in the video, if you need a piece of cardstock for layering, like the pink piece on the second card, you can make it with your inks. Finally I have one last inspiration card combining Crafter’s Essentials 2 with Lawn Fawn DuhNuh.


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  • A Happy Hello Featuring Crafter’s Essentials 2

    A Happy Hello Featuring Crafter’s Essentials 2

    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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