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  • Not-So-Spooky Halloween Card!

    Not-So-Spooky Halloween Card!

    Good morning Kat Scrappiness Friends! Tasha here sharing a Not-So-Spooky Halloween card featuring the new Boo-Gy Ghosts Dies and Creepy & Kooky Paper Pad!

    The background was created with a cloud stencil and gray Distress Oxide Ink for the sky. For the ground, I used a piece of scrap paper to mask off the Bottom section and added green ink to look like grass, I love this green and gray color combination! I also added a fence from the Crafters Essentials Halloween Die Set to go with the Halloween look.

    See the full card making tutorial on the Kat Scrappiness YouTube Channel!

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    The sentiment “It’s time to get Spooky!” was embossed in white and I added orange paper to bring in more color. This greeting pops with the bright white words!

    The ghosts are from the new Kat Scrappiness Boo-Gy Ghosts Dies. These little ghosts are so cute and I love the extra accessories! I also like that there are so many different styles, so you can mix and match to customize your project!

    Lastly, I added a piece of spider web pattern paper from the new Creepy & Kooky Paper Pad and attached another layer of orange paper before adhering the card to a white card base.

    The completed card measures 5″ x 6-1/4″

    Thank you for checking out today’s card and I hope you are inspired to create a not-so-spooky Halloween card!

    -Tasha



  • It’s Always Coffee Time Mini Slimline Card and Tutorial!

    Happy Saturday Friends!

    Tasha here sharing a coffee-themed mini slimline card tutorial!

    The Quokka was stamped with black ink and colored with Copic Markers. I love the Quokka from the Everyday Quokka Stamp Set and thought it would be fun to make a coffee-themed card with the little mug!

    The background was created with the cool Mini Slimline Heart Sunburst Die and plaid pattern paper from the Heartfelt Wishes – Slimline Paper Pad. The colors in the plaid paper work perfectly with the coffee theme!

    See my full card tutorial on the Kat Scrappiness YouTube Channel!

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    For the sentiment, I selected a heart from the Stitched Scalloped Heart Die Set and embossed the greeting with white fine embossing powder. The “Let’s Get Caffeinated” Stamp Set has several fun coffee-themed greetings and the designs are fun and modern!

    To complete the card I layered a piece of deep orange paper before attaching the card to a white mini slimline card base.

    I hope you enjoyed today’s card and are inspired to create a coffee-themed mini slimline card!
    Also, be sure to check out Kat Scrappiness this weekend and shop the Mother’s Day Sale!

    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Tasha


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  • See Through Shaker Valentine’s Day Card

    See Through Shaker Valentine’s Day Card

    Hello crafty friends!

    It’s Alicia a.k.a. Crafty Al here to share a look at the see through shaker card that I created for Valentine’s Day using some of the new products from Kat Scrappiness.

    I used the largest heart from the Hearts of Love Shaker Card die set to cut a window in the turquoise cardstock and the card base. For added texture on the turquoise piece I used the NEW Stitched Hearts Coverplate die – I just love the subtle stitched effect it gives.

    To create the see-through shaker, I sandwiched some of the NEW Light Turquoise Pearl Mix between 2 scraps of acetate. The silver foil heart on the front was cut with the same heart as the opening. To finish it off, I stamped a greeting for the front and inside from the Valentine Quokkas stamp set.

     

    You can check out my video for the full process…

    Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed today’s card!

    Alicia / Crafty Al

    Related Products:

    Kat Scrappiness

          Stitched Hearts Coverplate die: http://shrsl.com/3bnap

          Valentine Quokka stamp set: http://shrsl.com/3bnav

          Hearts of Love Shaker Card dies: http://shrsl.com/3caqk

          Light Turquoise Pearl Mix: http://shrsl.com/3caqo

          A2 Acetate Sheets – 25 pk: http://shrsl.com/3caqt

          Telescopic Embossing Powder Tool with Retractable Brush: http://shrsl.com/3blw2

          Triangle Embellishment Tray: http://shrsl.com/37sxh

          Embellishment Spoon: https://shrsl.com/39mt9

       MISTI: http://shrsl.com/37svi

       Marvy Uchida Jewel Picker: http://shrsl.com/3bedx

       Ranger Sliver Embossing Powder: http://shrsl.com/3bedz

       Art Glitter Glue: http://shrsl.com/37svl

    **Some links above are affiliate links. I link them up for your convenience and may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. I hope you will consider using the links if you decide to purchase the products I share. 🙂

  • Simply Amazing Card with Ink Smooshed Background

    Simply Amazing Card with Ink Smooshed Background

    Hello crafty friends!

    It’s Alicia a.k.a. Crafty Al here to share a look at the 5×7 card that I created using some of the new products from Kat Scrappiness.

    To create the background I did some ink smooshing and then used the 5×7 Neverending Rectangles die set. I used one rectangle to cut out the main piece and 2 smaller ones to create an inner frame (which I later put on the inside). Before placing these pieces onto the card front I added some embossed line details with a VersaMarker Waterrmark pen and adhered to some sliver foil cardstock.

    I cut the Simply Amazing Sentiment with Shadow Die using vellum and silver foil cardstock and to finish off the card I adhered a smattering of pearls from the Midnight Sky pearl mix.

     

    You can check out my video for the full process…

    Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed today’s card!

    Alicia / Crafty Al

    Related Products:

    Kat Scrappiness

          5×7 Neverending Rectangles die set: https://shrsl.com/375ch

          Simply Amazing Sentiment with Shadow die: http://shrsl.com/3becd

          Midnight Sky pearl mix: http://shrsl.com/3beca

          Embellishment Organizer: http://shrsl.com/37sxi

          Triangle Embellishment Tray: http://shrsl.com/37sxh

       Marvy Uchida Jewel Picker: http://shrsl.com/3bedx

       Ranger Sliver Embossing Powder: http://shrsl.com/3bedz

       VersaMarker Watermark Pen: http://shrsl.com/3becm

       Art Glitter Glue: http://shrsl.com/37svl

    **Some links above are affiliate links. I link them up for your convenience and may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. I hope you will consider using the links if you decide to purchase the products I share. 🙂

  • September Card Challenge – Bling!

    September Card Challenge – Bling!

    Welcome to the Kat Scrappiness September Card Challenge and the announcement of the August Card Challenge Winners! PLEASE READ THE RULES before ENTERING!

    First we would all like to thank everyone who entered last month’s challenge! The team really enjoyed seeing all of your creations.

    And NOW the WINNERS for August!

    1.  The Winner of the Friendship Challenge is: Charlotte E. (Lady Joyful) and her prize is a $15.00 gift certificate to the Kat Scrappiness Store! She used the Kat Scrappiness Never Ending Rectangles on her beautiful card.  Charlotte, please email us at winners@KatScrappiness.com with your address so we can send out your prize! And grab your badge below!

    2.  The Design Team’s Top Pick and winner $5.00 Gift Certificate is Candi O. Designs, She used the Kat Scrappiness Stitched Sentiment Strip on her cute card, please save the badge below to your computer and upload it to your blog or website to show off your accomplishments! You can link back to our blog here: http://www.KatScrappinessBlog.com!

    September Card Challenge

    This month’s theme is “Add some BLING to your card” Kat Scrappiness has so many fabulous products let’s see what you can do with them.

    To enter our September Card Challenge all you need to do is share your Kat Scrappiness projects. You can join at the bottom of this page and view the RULES, for your chance to win $$ to the Kat Scrappiness Store! Try to use your Kat Scrappiness supplies we love to see our products in action and you will win a bigger gift card.

    You can also enter our social media challenge which is ALWAYS Anything Goes. Just use Kat Scrappiness products and enter your card on our Facebook Group page and Instagram using the hashtag #katscrappinessfan for your chance at a $5 Prize.

    Here are my favorite Kat Scrappiness Products:

    Kat Scrappiness Sun Spot Background Die

    Kat Scrappiness Mini Slimline Dies

    Kat Scrappiness Stamps

    Kat Scrappiness Rhinestones

    Kat Scrappiness Word Dies w/Shadow

    -Your project should be a new Creation. No Back Posting allowed.

    -Please follow the Challenge Theme. Any Entries not following the theme will be deleted.

    -We are a Multi Craft Challenge. As long as you follow the theme you may enter with any craft project.

    -You may use any product you like but Kat Scrappiness Products are encouraged and will get a better prize.

    -You may enter the Challenge 3 times but each must be with a new project.

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    We want you to be the first to know about giveaways, sales, challenges and so on, and the best way to do that is to subscribe to us! Here are a few ways you can keep in touch:

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    September Card Challenge Inspiration

    Hello there everyone!  It’s Donna Idlet here and I am the host for the September Challenge.  I hope you will join in on the fun!  The challenge is to use “Bling” on your card.  All you need to do to WIN $15 is create a project with a Kat Scrappiness Product! Head to the store HERE and grab some goodies and play.  Here is my card for your inspiration

     

    To make my card I used the Kat Scrappiness Sun Spot Background Die, I added rainbow colors of the Kat Scrappiness Rhinestones to each section on the background die.

    To finish off my card, I stamped the sentiment from the Kat Scrappiness Happy Day stamp set with versamark and added white embossing powder and heat set it.  I added some rhinestones around the sentiment so it would stand out.

     


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  • Soy Amazing

    Soy Amazing

    Happy Crafters!

    Today we have a sushi card for that special person that likes sushi and is deserving of some praise. Kat Scrappiness Wok On Stamp Set is perfect for this simple card.

    I started with stamping chop sticks onto the card base to create the background. Being a bit frugal, I cut a smaller layer out of black glitter paper then cut out an even smaller rectangle to be used in a future card. Embossed the sentiment from the stamp set in Alabaster (Brutus Monroe) available at Kat Scrappiness. A small strip of glitter paper to put behind the sentiment and the white layer for the focus stamps were cut using card stock available also at Kat Scrappiness.

    Now for the focus of the card and all the fun of coloring. I chose some sushi pieces and condiments to stamp, color, and cut out.

    Assembled all the layers and stamped pieces to create the final project. I added a few sequins and the job was finished.

    Product List:

    KS Wok On Stamp set

    BM Alabaster Embossing Powder

    KS Silver City II sequin mix

    Neenah White 80 lbs Craft paper

    Honey Bee Over the Rainbow paper Pad

     

     

  • Hello My Crafty Friend

     

     

    Good morning, crafters!  Today, as I struggle with a nasty cold and cough, I really felt like some bright and happy colors would cheer me up.  Luckily, I have enough patterned paper on hand to last two lifetimes, so it was easy to find this cute teal colored plaid paper from Doodlebug.  I knew I wanted to use that wonderful heart stamp from the Kat Scrappiness Swatches stamp set, and I decided to make the image pop by using some turquoise embossing powder.

     

    After cutting my paper to 4×5.25 inches, I used a pencil and ruler to find the center of the piece and add faint lines for a guide.  I knew I wanted to create a “burst” pattern of hearts and wanted to keep things well-spaced.  I then dusted over the paper with my anti-static tool and reached for my favorite sticky embossing ink, VersaMark.

     

    The stamping might look complicated, but it’s really quite easy!  I just stamped 4 hearts in the center, keeping the bottom points and top dimples on those pencil lines.  I also left a little space around each heart so they wouldn’t look crowded.  I added my first round of turquoise embossing powder and melted it in, heating the paper from behind to smooth the powder out nicely.  The second round of hearts was first done by adding another 4 hearts right in line with the first 4, then adding angled ones between.  Don’t forget to gently erase all traces of the pencil lines when you’re all done heating!

     

    For my sentiment I am using Kat’s awesome new scripty word die Hello My Crafty Friend.  I love that the words are already arranged for you.  To take advantage of that, I cut the die out of black card stock cut to the same size as my patterned paper.  Now I was able to use that as a template for my words.

     

    To make sure nothing shifted, I lightly taped the template in place with some low-tack tape.  I cut the words from a piece of 100-lb white card stock and added small dabs of glue to the back with my glue pen.  It was very easy to just snuggle the words right into the template, and I then waited about ten minutes for the glue to set before gently lifting away the template.  Perfect!

     

    And that’s my project for this week.  I hope that you enjoyed this card, and that it inspires you to start using word dies in your own creations.  Stay tuned for more beautiful projects from our Design Team using all the new items for the April release.  Happy crafting!

     

  • Xmas Tree cards with Angeline

    Xmas Tree cards with Angeline

    Ho ho ho! Angeline here with some (early) Christmas cards. Kat Scrappiness has some amazing dies, stamps and sequins perfect for the holidays, so let’s take a look!

    Today I am featuring the Stitched & Layered Christmas Tree Die by Kat Scrappiness; which is great to be a focal point for your holiday cards and with just one die, I could make 2 cards!

    For my first card, I die cut the Christmas tree from some DCWV Christmas patterned papers and used the stitched die cuts to adhere it on my card front. Then I added some Nuvo Embellishment Mousse [Indian Gold] to the top/bottom of my card — it is so shiny and pretty!

    For the sentiment, I die cut the “naughty” word from the Naughty Christmas Stamp Set with Matching Die by Kat Scrappiness and embossed it with some WOW Embossing Powder [Metallic gold rich ultra high] to get the “ultra” embossed look! I also used the same stamp for the rest of the sentiment.

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    And because I did the die cut earlier with the Stitched & Layered Christmas Tree Die by Kat Scrappiness, I was left with a “negative” so I decided to make a second card with it. I used the same Nuvo Embellishment Mousse [Indian Gold] to “frame” the tree. Then before I adhere it to my front with foam adhesive, I filled in the “negative” areas with lots of Kat Scrappiness sequins (supplies listed below).

    Here is the list of supplies I used to make this card. For all the supplies linked, you can get it from Kat Scrappiness store. Do remember to use my code “Angeline10” to get 10% off your order! Happy shopping.

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    Stitched & Layered Christmas Tree Die by Kat Scrappiness
    Naughty Christmas Stamp Set with Matching Die by Kat Scrappiness
    Nuvo Embellishment Mousse [Indian Gold]
    Jolly St. Nick Sequin Mix – Christmas Sequin Mix – Kat Scrappiness
    Retro Christmas Sequin Mix – Shaker Card Fillers – Kat Scrappiness
    Peppermint Twists Sequin Mix – Christmas Sequin Mix – Kat Scrappiness
    DCWV Patterned Papers
    Adhesive
    WOW Embossing powder [Metallic Gold Rich Ultra High]
    Versamark Embossing Ink

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  • Grateful

    Hey my friends, Cheryl again today, with another card project for you. Today’s card is mostly just dies and patterned paper. Added one tiny stamp and a few sequins. So, let’s get to it.

    I used the KS Never Ending Dies and the new KS Border Dies. I also took advantage of some of the cute images in my patterned paper pad. I love to use them, everything coordinates, and they are quick and easy cards. You could whip some out really fast. The papers I used are from Authentique, called Bountiful.

    I used the KS Never Ending Dies to cut the dark patterned paper in the background and also to cut the patterned paper squares. I cut the ivory cardstock and used a fall embossing folder. I matted each of the squares and the ivory piece on rust colored cardstock, for a pop of color. I also cut a piece of the dark brown patterned paper and used the KS Fancy Scalloped Border Dies on the top edge. I chose a sentiment from Hero Arts Thank You Messages and embossed it with gold embossing powder.

    I used foam tape on the back side of the squares and spaced them out evenly from top to bottom. I then added the entire panel to an A2 piece of ivory cardstock. I chose some sequins from KS Sangria Masquerade Sequin Mix, scattered them around and glued in place using liquid glue.

    So that’s it. Easy and yet cute. No one says a nice card has to take a long time to make, and these elements included in paper pads are great to use! Hope you got a bit of inspiration. Here’s where you can find these products and many more.

    Kat Scrappiness

    KS Never Ending Rectangle Dies

    KS Never Ending Square Dies

    KS Fancy Scalloped Stitched Border Dies

    KS Sangria Masquerade Sequin Mix

    Hero Arts Thank You Messages Stamp Set

    DON’T FORGET to use the coupon Cheryl10 to get 10% off your order! Get out your supplies and have fun crafting!

     

     

     

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  • Nuvo Glimmer Paste Background & Lola the Giraffe with Angeline

    Nuvo Glimmer Paste Background & Lola the Giraffe with Angeline

    Hi there! Angeline here to share with you a card I made today using the ever cute Kat Scrappiness Lola the Giraffe stamp set. I also have a process VIDEO right at the end of this post, to show you step-by-step on how I made this.

    First, I created my glittery background using Nuvo Glimmer Paste – Golden Crystal and Nuvo Glimmer Paste – Peridot Green. These glimmer paste are just sooooo pretty and shiny! Plus, it dries fairly quickly and the glitter does not rub off when it is dried. SCORE! I used The Crafter’s Workshop stencil “Mini Daisy Clusters” with the glimmer paste and wa-la — my very own shimmery background!

    Then I embossed the thank you sentiment from the Hero Arts Thank You Messages stamp set on some vellum, then popped Lola the Giraffe on some foam adhesive — and I am done!

    Here is the process video on how I made this card.

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    Here is the list of supplies I used to make this card. For all the supplies linked, you can get it from Kat Scrappiness store. Do remember to use my code “Angeline10” to get 10% off your order! Happy shopping.

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    Kat Scrappiness Lola the Giraffe stamp set 

    Nuvo Glimmer Paste – Golden Crystal

    Nuvo Glimmer Paste – Peridot Green

    Hero Arts Thank You Messages stamp set

    TCW stencil [Mini Daisy Clusters]

    Copic markers

    White cardstock

    Palette knife

    Tape/Foam Adhesive

    Painter’s tape

    Altenew dye ink [Jet Black]

    Gold embossing powder

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