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  • Happy Father’s Day

    Happy Father’s Day

    Hello crafters!  It’s Caren here back on the blog.  Today I have a Father’s Day card using the Lumber Yard slimline pattern paper, Happy Father’s Day with shadow die, and the Dad’s Tools layering stamps.

    I used two different patterns from the Lumber Yard patterned paper – one for the background panel and one with the Happy Father’s Day with shadow die.  I die cut the out with scrap paper tow more times and layered them to give some dimension to the sentiment.  I stamped the screw driver and hammer from the Dad’s Tools stamp set and fussy cut them out with scissors.  I adhered these to the panel using dimensional adhesive.

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  • Let’s Get Hammered

    Let’s Get Hammered

    Not that I endorse this, but sometimes you need a glass (or bottle!) of wine with your girlfriends.  Today, I’ve got the perfect card to invite your girlfriends to a girls night out.  I’m combining the new Stitched Scalloped Rectangles (which is a must have) with the Dad’s Tools stamp set.

    I used four different gray inks to stamp the head of the hammer from Dad’s Tools onto the largest Stitched Scalloped Rectangle die.

    After stamping the first row of hammer heads, I stamped the handle of the hammer with four different shades of ink.  I then lined up the bottom row and stamped the hammers again.

    I die cut a Stitched Fishtail Banner in gray and black card stock.  Then stamped the sentiment, which is also from Dad’s Tools,  with Versafine black onyx ink, added clear embossing powder, and heat embossed the sentiment with a heat tool onto the gray card stock.  I cut the black Stitched Fishtail Banner in half and off set it behind the gray banner.  For a finishing touch, I used the clear Spectrum Noir Sparkle pen on the handles of the hammers.

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

    Thanks for stopping by and happy stamping!

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  • Watercoloring with Distress Inks

    Watercoloring with Distress Inks

    Hi there! Hannah here! 😀 Today I have a technique video to share!

    I created this card and I thought I’d show you how! Watercoloring with Distress Inks is one of my favorite techniques the colors stay true to the ink, and the ink moves so wonderfully. You can dilute it as much as you want, or keep it as strong and rich as you wish.

    This card was the perfect reason to showcase Kat’s new Stitched Flag Dies! The sentiment I used is from the new Dad’s Tools stamp set, which just shows you how versatile the set is!

    Have a quick look at my video!

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    I hope you enjoyed my card(s) and my video. I also hope that you took my mistakes to heart, it is just paper and it is a great learning experience!

    This has been Hannah Rubenstahl, of Fanciful Spaces, hoping you have a crafty day, and if you need any of the products I used, feel free to use my discount code: Hannah10!

    Products used:

    Stitched Flag Dies by Kat Scrappiness
    Dad’s Tools Stamp Set by Kat Scrappiness
    Wonky Wavy Stitched Rectangle Dies by Kat Scrappiness
    Distress Inks
    Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
    Watercolor Paper
    Blue Cardstock
    Neenah Solar White 110lb
    Scor Tape
    EK Tools 3d Strips
    Glue Tube by Lawn Fawn
    Fun Foam

  • Masculine Cards- Dad’s Tools

    Masculine Cards- Dad’s Tools

    Hi everyone, it’s Caren.  Anyone else struggle to make masculine cards?  My style leans towards cutesy and flowers,  so it’s a struggle for me.  Kat Scrappiness has a new stamp  set out this month that will help with those masculine cards – Dad’s Tools.  This is laying stamp set which features several tools with some great sentiments.

    I’ve have two cards today featuring this set.  On both cards, I used two layers of the nail stamps to create the background.  These two stamps were easy to line up and took little time to create these backgrounds.


    For the first card, I stamped the layered nail for the background.  I then cut the Kat Scrappiness Happy Fathers Day die out three times – twice in black and once in a silver mirror card stock.  I adhered the two black die cuts together.  I then offset the silver mirror die cut onto the black to make the sentiment stand out more.  The “you nailed it” sentiment is from the Dad’s Tool stamp set.  I stamped it in Versamark ink onto black card stock,  covered it in silver embossing powder, and then heat set it.  There is also a little sneak peak on this card of something being released in June!


    On the second card, I again stamped the layered nail for the background.  I stamped the hammers and screwdriver onto white cardstock and cut them out by hand.  The hammer head, hammer handle, screwdriver, and screwdriver handle each have four layers.  I used various brown and gray ink for the layers.   The sentiment is from the Dad’s Tool stamp set.  I stamped it in Versamark ink onto gray card stock,  covered it in black embossing powder, and then heat set it.

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

    Thanks for stopping by and happy stamping!

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  • Dad’s Tools – Happy Father’s Day

    Dad’s Tools – Happy Father’s Day

    Hi there! It is Hannah, bringing you a Father’s Day card! We’ve got just about a month to get those cards to the father figures in our lives, there is no time like the present to start working on them!

    Fortunately, Kat has a new layered stamp set called Dad’s Tools! This set is PERFECT for Father’s Day, men’s birthdays, or just because. There is such a wide range of sentiments in this set you’ll always find a use for it!

    I started by smooshing Distress Inks: Blueprint Sketch, Salty Ocean, and Tumbled Glass onto some Watercolor Paper. Then I use the largest of the Distressed Edge Rectangle Dies, by Kat Scrappiness, to cut a panel of that out. The finishing touch, on that panel, was to create a vignette look by adding the same Distress Ink along the edges.

    Next, I stamped out my hammer. I chose to use Altenew Inks, as this is what I had on hand, however you should look at your grays and browns. You can mix brands! You might have a variety of different companies that work well for you! You’ll want 4 grays and 4 browns. If you are interested you can message Kat and see if she is able to special order something for you too. 😀

    The hammers I cut out using my Scan-n-Cut, however, it would be really easy to fussy cut. I laid them out to figure out where they would go on my card and then stamped out my sentiment accordingly. This sentiment was stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black and then clear embossed. Finally, I popped my hammers up using foam squares. The watercolor panel was then adhered to some coordinating cardstock I had on hand and voila! The perfect Father’s Day card! Super easy and super fun!


    This has been Hannah Rubenstahl, of Fanciful Spaces. It is my sincerest hope that I have inspired you to create! If you need the Dad’s Tools stamp set or any other products at Kat Scrappiness, please feel free to use my discount code Hannah10!

    Products Used:

    Dad’s Tools Stamp Set by Kat Scrappiness
    Distressed Edge Rectangle Dies by Kat Scrappiness
    Distress Inks
    Altenew Inks
    Memento Tuxedo Black
    WOW! Clear Embossing Powder
    Foam Squares
    Scor-Tape
    Coordinating Cardstock, Navy Blue
    Neenah Solar White Cardstock in 80 & 110lb

  • Stitched Fishtail Banners – Two Cards

    Stitched Fishtail Banners – Two Cards

    IHi everyone, spring has finally arrived here in Oklahoma!  I’ve got two cards today that feature the new Kat Scrappiness Stitched Fishtail Banners in spring colors.

     

    For each card, I used all four dies in the Stitched Fishtail Banner die set and cut them out of pattern paper.  I staggered the die cuts and adhered them on the left hand side of each card.  For the first card, I used a sentiment from the Everyday Brush Stroke stamp set, stamped it in Versamark ink, covered it in black embossing powder, and heat set it.


    On the second card, I used the Happy Birthday sentiment from Dad’s Tools stamp set.  I stamped it in Versamark ink, covered it in white embossing powder, and heat set it.  I then adhered sequins from the Breezy Summer sequin mix from Kat Scrappiness.


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

    Thanks for stopping by and happy stamping!

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  • Masculine Cards with Dad’s Tools

    Masculine Cards with Dad’s Tools

    Hello again Kat Scrappiness fans!

    It’s Lisa here on the blog today to bring you some Father’s Day/Masculine card inspiration.  If you’re anything like me, masculine cards can be difficult.  I know for me, most of my projects involve the color pink and lots of sparkle and shine.  Up until now masculine cards have been a chore because I’m not inspired by the color schemes or the focal points.  This month there is a new stamp set in the Kat Scrappiness store that has breathed new life into the masculine card world.  Step aside feminine layering stamps because Dad’s Tools are making their debut!

    Dad's Tools

    The new Dad’s Tools stamp set at KS gives a fresh new look to dad’s old toolbox.  There are 4 different elements in the stamp set to layer and decorate with.  There is a hammer, a screwdriver, a nail and a screw and so many fun sentiments to play with.

    I found it helpful to swatch some gray and brown colors before I started my card to see what combinations would look best when I started stamping the layers of my tools.  I used the heart stamp from the Swatches  stamp set to make this visual tool and it was quite helpful.

    With layering stamps you want to start out with your lightest color ink and add progressively darker layers as you go.

     For my first card today I decided to  recreate a fun toolbox and fill it up with some of Dad’s Tools.  
      

    I cut down a standard A2 card base into the shape of a toolbox and gave it a front panel which doubled as a pocket so I could fit the hammer, screwdriver and some nails and screws into it. The white embossed sentiment “Happy Birthday” fit perfectly onto one of the Stitched Fishtail Banner Dies which is also one of the new releases this month in the Kat Scrappiness store.

     
     I layered the sentiment onto a second darker fishtail banner and added the 

    “Mr. Fix It” sentiment under the banners.

     For my second card today I went with a more traditional card and I used only the hammer and screwdriver from Dad’s Tools for the focal point under the sentiment.
     I used patterned paper for my first layer and a faux pegboard piece of paper for my second layer.  I cut both of those layers out with two different size dies from the Wonky Wavy Stitched Rectangles dies to give some added interest to the borders.  For the focal point of the card I used another one of the new releases this month called Stitched Flags.  
    Stitched Flag banner dies
     The shape of these new dies is so unique and can be used alone or with a sentiment for a fun element on your cards.  I stamped the sentiment “Happy Father’s Day” from Dad’s Tools in Versamark ink and white heat embossed it onto one of the Stitched Flags.  I mounted the Flag onto some foam tape for some extra added dimension.

    Make sure to check out what the other girls on the design team have done this month with the Stitched Flag dies!  There is so much talent and creativity, you will definitely want to add these dies to your collection!

     Also mark your calendars for National Scrapbooking Day on May 5th! 
    We will be having some fun giveaways and from May 4th – 6th there will be 20% off sitewide if you use coupon code NSD2018.
    National Scrapbooking Day 2018 at Kat Scrappiness
    Thank you so much for joining me today here on the blog!  Don’t forget to use code Lisa10 when checking out for 10% off your order!

    Have a wonderful day, I already am!

    ?Lisa ?

  • Thanks for Building Me Up

    May’s new stamp set from Kat Scrappiness called Dad’s Tools is another great all around stamp set with perfect “punny” sentiments for anyone important in your life.  I love the idea of sending a thank you note to those who have made a difference in our lives.  Many times, those people may be pleasantly surprised that they’ve had such an impact.  Today’s card is super clean and simple and revolves around a favorite sentiment of mine from the set.

    Many times, when I receive my design team package, I like to take out the stamps and arrange them on a card base while I’m brainstorming ideas for projects.  I liked the idea of using boxes to show “building up” so I stacked a few kraft-colored squares using my Never Ending Square dies on a panel of white card stock cut about 3 3/4″ by 5″.

    I arranged my stamps around the boxes to get the perfect fit keeping everything spaced close together in a cluster.  When I was happy with my design, I stamped the hammer and nails using various shades of grays for the hammer head and nails and browns for the hammer handle.  I used my Tim Holtz Tonic Stamp Platform which made it very easy.

    I added some Doodlebug paper to the front of a 4 1/4″x 5 1/2″ note card to serve as a background for my main panel.

    I stacked the boxes onto the panel using various levels of foam tape to give a 3D look of stacking.

    I added the sentiment on a strip of white card stock as well as a little heart cut out to finish the card.

    Thanks so much for joining me today.  Be sure to check out the new Kat Scrappiness stamps and dies for the month of may over at the shop.  Feel free to use my coupon code:  Heidi10 to receive 10% off your order.

    Don’t forget, this Saturday, May 5 is National Scrapbooking Day.  The Kat Scrappiness blog will be having a big sale and some great giveaways so stay tuned……..

    —Heidi

    –SUPPLIES–

    Dad’s Tools stamp set–Kat Scrappiness

    Never Ending Square die set-– Kat Scrappiness

    Double Stitched Heart Dies–Kat Scrappiness

    Tim Holtz Tonic Stamp Platform

    Doodlebug Swiss Dots Petite Prints 6×6 paper pad

    Lawn Fawn Tea Party Ink Cube Pack (Doe)

    Lawn Fawn Candy Store Ink Cube Pack (Walnut)

     

  • Such a Tool!

    Hi Friends! kel here today to share a fun card for a special friend!

    I’m using the new Dad’s Tools stamp set to make this card. This set is HUMONGOUS and I absolutely love that it’s a multi-step stamp… the tools layer over each other for depth in the image which you can totally see below with the hammer heads.

    And the sentiment!! SO MUCH FUN!! I actually had a really hard time deciding which sentiment I wanted to use because there are soooo many to choose from! So my only complaint is that I don’t have enough inks/ink colors. hahaha!! What a thing to complain about, right?!? I scrounged around my stash for browns, and used the greys from the Gazebo pack (light grey, Manatee) and the Tropical pack (darker grey, Hippo) of the Lawn Fawn ink cube sets. I think the browns from the Coffee Break Mini Ink Pad Cube set would have worked if I had them! (P.S. – I TOTALLY have an excuse to need to go out and buy more inks haha!!)

    The last thing I did was stamp out the sentiment with my Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad and then mat it on some dark grey cardstock.

    But a hint for anyone that doesn’t have a lot of variety in shades – Stamp with the same color!! I used the first two layers of the hammer head with Manatee and then did the last two layers in Hippo and it still had a lot of depth in it, so it’s not always necessary to have every shade (but it definitely is nice to have every shade!!)

    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

    Supplies Used (use code kel10 for 10% off your order!):

  • Our May 1st Release at Kat Scrappiness!

    Our May 1st Release at Kat Scrappiness!

    Hi everyone!  I’m so excited to share with you our three new products released today.  First up is Dad’s Tools which is a layered stamp set and so much fun!  Perfect for Father’s Day, birthdays, or other masculine cards!

    Dad's Tools

    Here are a few sample cards our design team members made with this stamp set.

    Now for our newest dies!  The first set of dies is called Stitched Flags and it includes SEVEN dies!

    Stitched Flag banner dies

    Here are some samples by our design team:

    Last but not least, our Stitched Fishtail Banners!  There are four banners in this set.

    Here are some samples created by our design team.

    That’s it for today! I hope you love our new stamp set, Dad’s Tools and our new dies, Stitched Fishtail Banners and Stitched Flags!  We have another new release coming later this month so stay tuned!  We also released several new sequins and sequin mixes this month as well!  You can see them HERE.

    Thanks for visiting our blog, be sure to stop by the store and pick up your new favorites! Have a crafty week!