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  • Pine Tree/Icicle Border die

    Pine Tree/Icicle Border die

    Hi Crafters! Kat has re-released the Pine Tree Border die.  The previous die (which is still available here) doesn’t cut out the bottom border.  The new die does cut out the bottom portion of the die.  The new die, Pine Tree/Icicle Duo Border die is like having two dies in one – when used upright it cuts out the Pine Tree border and when flipped around, it creates an icicle border!

    For my card today, I’ve used the Pine Tree/Icicle Border die as an icicle border.  I have been addicted to ink blending lately. I started by using various distress inks with blending brushes to create a blended night sky.  I splattered white watercolor onto the background using a paint brush to create a look of snow.  I die cut the Pine Tree/Icicle Border die twice out of white glitter paper.  I also die cut one of the snow drifts from the Crafters Essentials Winter die set using the same white glitter paper.  I adhered these die cuts to my blended background.

    I die cut that background using a Stitched Scalloped rectangle die for my background piece.  I created the kraft border by using the same size Stitched Scalloped rectangle die and then used a stitched rectangle die that was a bit smaller to create the border.  I adhered the border to the background piece.

    I die cut the dear from the Crafters Essentials Winter die set out of craft paper and inked the edges using brown distress inks.  I adhered the dear to the background using foam adhesive.  The Merry Critters stamp set had the perfect sentiment, My Deer Friend, for this card.  I stamped this onto the background with black ink.

    I die cut coordinating plaid paper with the largest Stitched Scalloped rectangle die and adhered it to my white card base.  I then added my blended panel to the card base using foam adhesive.

    The Pine Tree/Icicle Border die has so many possibilities – when I showed the design team my card, one of them said that it looked like mountains.  I can totally see that now!  Another one used the die as hair for Frankenstein.

    Thanks for stopping by and happy stamping!  Here is a link to the Kat Scrappiness shop and direct links for products used on this card are below.  Get in on the sale going on right now 15% off in the store thru October 25th by using code FALL15.

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  • So many Shaker kits!

    Have you seen the new shaker kits that were released yesterday?  There are 30 different designs to choose from.  These kits are so fun and make it easy to create shaker cards.  Each kit contains the decorative overlay piece (the top layer which can be decorated), an acetate sheet, and shaker element shape base which is 3mm thick.  Here is a look at how the kit arrives.

    For my first card, I used Large rectangle kit to create a fun shaker Halloween card.  I adhered patterned paper to the top piece with liquid adhesive, cut around it using my craft knife, and then used a file to clean up the edges.  I colored some cute Halloween images with Copic markers and adhered them to the acetate sheet and glued that to the top layer of the shaker kit.

    I heat embossed my sentiment using orange embossing powder onto a piece of black patterned paper with some scary trees!  I filled the shaker part with the Halloween Masquerade sequin mix.  I covered my card base with striped green paper, die cut two of the spider web borders from the Halloween border dies, and adhered them to the top and bottom of the card base.  I then attached the shaker layer to the card base.

    My second card uses the Christmas Tree Ornament shaker kit.  I’ve attached it to my card using temporary adhesive so the recipient can use it as a Christmas ornament.  I colored the top portion of the kit with a green Copic marker and then added glitter to the edge of the tree.  I added sequins from the Holiday Fun sequin mix to the shaker kit and adhered the kit together.

    I used the Embossed Circle dies to cut the red snowflake paper and one of the snow drifts from the Crafters Essentials Winter die set to cut a snow drift from white patterned paper.  I adhered everything to my square card base, stamped Merry Christmas from the Merry Critters stamp set, and added red/white twine to the ornament.  To finish the card, I used temporary adhesive to the back of the shaker to attach to the card base.

    I had so much fun creating these shaker cards.  I still have a few more kits, so stay tuned!  In the meantime, head over to the shop and grab some of these great kits.  I can’t wait to see what you guys.

    Thanks for stopping by and happy stamping!  Here is a link to the Kat Scrappiness shop and direct links for products used on this card are below.

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  • Using Kat Scrappiness Sequins with the Gina K. Designs Wreath Builder

    Using Kat Scrappiness Sequins with the Gina K. Designs Wreath Builder

    Hey Guys, I’m back on the Kat Scrappiness blog today, and it’s all about “building” wreaths with several of the Kat Scrappiness  sequin collections and the Gina K. Designs“Wreath Builder” templates,  which Kat  sells in her store.

    I started first by creating four wreaths using the larger template, plus a stamping platform, Distress Oxide inks, and some of the leaf and branch stamps that come with the various Gina K. Designs “Wreath Builder” stamp sets. I stamped them all on the  Gina K. Designs “Wreath Builder Pre-Cut Cardstock” which fits perfectly inside the template opening. (Note I backed my wreath builder template with some black fun foam, which provides a sturdy stamping base in my stamping platform.)

    Then it was just a matter of deciding which sequin collections to use on each wreath. 🙂 . So many to choose from, but I narrowed it down to four collections.

    I chose the “Christmas Cheer”sequin mix for this first wreath, as it matched perfectly with the background paper I selected for the card.

    For all four cards, I stamped and heat embossed the “Merry Christmas” sentiment from Kat‘s “Merry Critters” stamp  set in the center of  the wreaths.

    For the next wreath, I used the “Sugarplum Fairies” sequin mix. It was perfect for this blue/purple stamped wreath!

    For my third card, I combined sequins from the Kat Scrappiness  “Brown Jewels,” Snow Flurries,” and some gold snowflakes from the “Christmas Cheer” collections.

    And for my final card, I not only added red sequins from the “Christmas Cheer” sequin set, I also stamped and colored the wrapped present and the candy cane from the “Merry Critters” stamp set and added them to the center of the wreath. I added some ivory “Nuvo Crystal Drops” around the wreath for the perfect finishing touch.

    Here are all four finished cards. Which one is your favorite?

    Well, that’s all until next time . . . The supplies I used are listed and linked below.  Please don’t forget to use my coupon code “Priscilla10” for 10% off your order at the shop.

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND HAPPY CRAFTING!
    PRISCILLA

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  • Stitched and Layered Dies – Snowman, Gingerbread Man, Christmas Tree

    Stitched and Layered Dies – Snowman, Gingerbread Man, Christmas Tree

    Hi everyone!  I have three cards for you today that feature some older Christmas dies from Kat Scrappiness that are super cute.  I also use a ton of other great Kat Scrappiness products.

    My first card features the Stitched and Layered Snowman die.  For his buttons, I used the red glitter sequins from the Holiday Sparkles sequin mix.  The candy cane I added to the snowman’s hat is from the same sequin mix.  I used foam squares to adhere the snowman to piece of pattern paper I cut out using the Stitched Scalloped Oval dies.  The sentiment for this card is from the Merry Critters stamp set.

    The second card I created uses the cute Design a Gingerbread Man die.  For the buttons on the gingerbread man, I used the glittery green sequins from the Sparkling Wintergreen sequin mix.  I used foam squares to adhere the gingerbread man to piece of pattern paper I cut out using the Stitched Scalloped Rectangle dies.

    For my final card, I cut the Stitched and Layered Christmas tree out of some green pattern paper.  I then used the same die set to cut out the bows, star, and tree trunk out of colored card stock.  I arranged the bows on the tree and added green sequins from the Holiday Fun sequin mix to finished the decorations on the tree.  I cut out the word Christmas from the Merry Christmas Brush Script Sentiment die out of some red glitter paper.  For this card, the Merry from that die was too big for what I wanted.  So instead, I used one of the Stitched Fishtail banner dies and heat embossed the word Merry from the Merry Critters stamp set.

     

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  • Holiday Cards With Crafter Essentials Winter Dies

    Holiday Cards With Crafter Essentials Winter Dies

    Hi Everyone, it’s Tina here. Today I have a couple of holiday cards to share with you using the new Crafters Essentials Winter dies. You can make those last minute cards with these dies and use some fancy cardstock to give it that extra festive feel. Below I will show you the steps to create these cards using Foiled Cardstock and Glitter Cardstock. Please note that it is extremely hard to photograph the Foiled Card but it is stunning in real life.

    Card #1 using Foiled Cardstock

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ and fold in half for a horizontal side fold card. (A2)

    Step 2 – Diecut Crafters Essentials Winter using Teal Foiled Cardstock for background, Green Foiled Cardstock for trees, and Silver Foiled Cardstock for hills. Adhere background and bottom layered hill using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive glue. Adhere the trees using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive glue.

    Step 3 – Stamp Merry Critters sentiment to the top layer of hill created from step 2 using Versamark. Use an anti static powder tool before you stamp. Sprinkle White Embossing Powder and remove the excess. Heat set it with a heat tool. Adhere the top layer hill using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive glue.

    Card #2 using Glitter Cardstock

    Step 1 – Trim White Cardstock to 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ and fold in half for a horizontal side fold card. (A2)

    Step 2 – Diecut Crafters Essentials Winter using Soft Blue Cardstock for background, Green Cardstock for trees, and Silver Glitter Cardstock for hills. Adhere all diecuts using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive glue.

    Step 3 – Stamp Merry Critters sentiment just above the hill on the left side 2 using Versamark. Use an anti static powder tool before you stamp. I shaped the sentiment to follow the shape of the hill. Sprinkle White Embossing Powder and remove the excess. Heat set it with a heat tool.

    I hope you enjoyed today’s cards. You can try other versions of these cards by using patterned paper Christmas themed. To receive 10% off your order use code: TINA10 at checkout. Below is a link to all the products used. Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

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  • Snowman with Ice Cream Card by Jess Crafts

    Hello crafty friends! I wanted to try something a bit different and create a card that would work for Christmas, but still could be sent after Christmas in case I lost track of time in getting all my cards out. So I decided to use the Kat Scrappiness Stitched and Layered Snowman with the Winter Essentials dies. I have a full video tutorial for the card that you can watch below or on YouTube.

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    I decided it would be fun to have my snowman hold something and I was really excited to use the new Kat Scrappiness sprinkles (not edible of course!). I decided to combine the sprinkles with Nuvo mousse. Kat has a ton of beautiful colors in the shop and it looks great as icing, ice cream, and even whipped cream.  The Crafter’s Essentials Winter die set was a perfect simple background and my sentiment with from Merry Critters. The whole thing is finished off with teal jewels. FInally, if you haven’t yet, check out the details for joining the Kat Scrappiness Coffee Oasis Charity Blog Hop.


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  • Holiday Cards From The Build A Stocking Dies

    Holiday Cards From The Build A Stocking Dies

    Hi Everyone, it’s Tina here. I have 2 cards to share with you using the new Build A Stocking Dies. It is so much fun and super easy to create Holiday Stocking Cards. The color and pattern choices are endless making each and every one unique. I will also show you another way to use the set for a traditional holiday card without the stocking. Below you will find the steps to replicate these 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.

    Step 2 – Trim Foil Cardstock to 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ and adhere to card from using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive Glue.

    Step 3 – Diecut Double Stitched Rectangles using Bo Bunny 6×6 Christmas in the Village. Adhere to card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive Glue.

    Step 4 – Diecut Build A Stocking dies using Bo Bunny 6×6 Christmas in the Village. Assemble using adhesive of your choice. I used Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive Glue.

    Step 5 – Stamp Merry Critters sentiment using Versamark (to the top of Stocking). Sprinkle Black Embossing Powder and heat set with with a heat tool. I shaped the sentiment to follow the curve of the stocking. Adhere the stocking to front of card using foam tape.

    Step 6 – For added interest and sparkle adhere Jewels using collage medium with a Crystal Katana tool.

    Card #2

    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.

    Step 2 – Trim Bo Bunny 6×6 Christmas in the Village to 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ and adhere to card from using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive Glue.

    Step 3 – Trim Bo Bunny 6×6 Christmas in the Village to 1 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ and adhere to card from using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive Glue half an inch from the bottom.

    Step 4 – Diecut Candycane from the Build A stocking Die 4 times using Bo Bunny 6×6 Christmas in the Village (Striped Paper). Diecut Candycane from the Build A stocking Die 4 times the section using Green Cardstock. Trim the green diecuts so you only have the bow. Adhere to the Striped diecuts using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive Glue. Adhere to the front of card using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive Glue. Optional add Nuvo Glitter Accents Fresh Snowfall to the bow. Let dry.

    Step 5 – Stamp Merry Critters sentiment using Versafine Onyx Black Ink to Green Cardstock. Adhere to card using foam tape.

    Step 6 – For added interest and sparkle adhere Jewels using collage medium with a Crystal Katana tool.

    The Build A Stocking dies are so versatile and can be used in several ways as shown above. Below is a link to all products used. To receive 10% off your order use code: TINA10 at checkout. Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

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  • Crafting with the Foliage Frame and Snowflake Kisses Dies

    Crafting with the Foliage Frame and Snowflake Kisses Dies

    Hey Everyone! It’s Priscilla again, happy to be back as the November Guest Designer on the Kat Scrappinessblog. Today I have several cards to show you, all using the new “Foliage Frame” and “Snowflake Kisses” dies from Kat‘s new release.

    I had a blast creating some “snow themed” cards with these, then a Christmas one, and finally some autumn-inspired Sympathy cards.

    Here’s my first card:

    I used several blue toned Distress Oxide Inkson a white die cut “Foliage Frame,” and then sprayed it with a shimmer mist to give it that “frosty” look. I layered a second frame under it to give it more dimension before adhering it to slate blue card stock layer that I had sponged “Picket Fence”Distress Ink through the opening of a snow stencil. Next, I die cut three  “Snowflake Kisses” from heavy white card stock, adhered them together to make one very dimensional sentiment, and centered it at a slight angle in the leafy opening of the card. For finishing touches, I sprinkled Kat Scrappiness‘s “Snow Flurries”sequin mix around the sentiment.

    On to Card #2:

    I created a similar card, but this time I added “snow” on the leaf edges with a “Snow Marker”. I also changed the sentiment to match the sponged blue frame before adhering it to a white “bead board” background. Again I sprinkled some of the “Snow Flurries” sequin mixture across the front of the card.

    For Card #3, I added the “Merry Christmas” sentiment from the Kat Scrappiness“Merry Critters” stamp set to make the snow themed card into a holiday one.

    I also sponged blues and purples Distress Oxide Inksto make a striking back drop for the white die cut “Snowflake Kisses” sentiment. I added a die cut snow bank and two  snowflakes in the left bottom corner. This snowflake die was part of the “Snowflake Kisses” die set .

    Here’s all three cards using the “Foliage Frame” and “Snowflake Kisses” dies!

    Not wanting to put this foliage die away quite yet, I made three  autumn-inspired Sympathy cards that I unfortunately needed to send.

    This time I sponged “Fire Brick,” “Dusty Concord,” and “Fossilized Amber” Distress Oxide Inksonto the “Foliage Frames,” which I had first run through a “wood” design embossing folder, and then added rose gold heat embossed accents. I mounted two of them on eggplant colored card stock, and one on deep navy card stock. I use the same rose gold embossing powder and covered the Kat Scrappiness“Sorry” die cuts with it and adhered them in the centers of the frames. For the middle card, I found an appropriate sentiment in my stash and heat embossed it in that same rose gold powder.

    The supplies I used are listed and linked below.  Please don’t forget to use my coupon code “Priscilla10” for 10% off your order at the shop.

    I’ll see you later in the month with more cards from the Kat Scrappinessnew release.

    Happy crafting!
    Priscilla

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  • November Release Christmas Cards by Maria

    November Release Christmas Cards by Maria

    Maria here on the blog with you today!  Have you checked out the new dies and jewels available now from the November release by Kat Scrappiness?  They are to die for!  I can’t even pick a favorite.  Wait til you see the dies next month, hint, hint!  They are fabulous!!  You really need to save up your Christmas money for those.  Or ask Santa to check out your Christmas wish list at the shop then maybe he will be good to you this year!

     

    Since my design team package got a little delayed getting to me, I am on catch up mode.  I created two projects for you guys because I really wanted to show them off!  For my projects today, I am featuring the Holly Leaves and Berries die set, Fancy Floral Coverplate die, Merry Critters stamp set, Avery Elle Starry Scene stamp set, 6mm Sparkling clear solid confetti, Metallic Silver Solid Star Confetti, Stitched Scalloped Border Dies and a bunch of other products available at the shop.

     

    For my first card, I stamped the Merry Critters stamp set and the mountains from the Starry Scene stamp set with a Copic friendly ink and colored them in with my Copic markers.  I fussy-cut the images with my scissors.  On another piece of Neenah solar white card stock, I stamped the mountains from the Avery Elle Starry Scene stamp set.  I adhered this piece onto my A2 size card base.  I used the coordinating die to die-cut both pieces to create the window.  I adhered this piece inside my card.  I also adhered the mountains inside the window.

     

    I used a patterned paper from Lawn Fawn and die-cut a piece with the Stitched Scalloped Border Dies to create my grass hill.  I adhered this piece onto my foreground and added my little critters.

     

     

    To finish my design, I die-cut some gold stars and stamped the little snowflakes with some light gray ink.  Here’s a little close-up:

     

     

    I really love how this card turned out.  The critters are so cute.  That little bird reminds me of tweety so much.  The little starry background is just the perfect size to create a beautiful scene to your cards.

     

     

    For my second project, I die-cut a piece of some heavy weight white card stock using the Fancy Floral Coverplate die.  I know this die is not really meant for Christmas but I always want to share ideas on how to stretch your dies by using it for any occasion.  I covered this piece with some acetate sheet and added foam adhesive to create my well.  I used the 6 mm sparkling clear solid confetti with the metallic silver solid star confetti for my shaker element.   I know you can barely see them in the photo but trust me, this is so pretty in real life!

     

     

    To finish my design, I die-cut the Merry Christmas sentiment with red foil card stock.  I also die-cut the holly leaves and berries with some Lawn Fawn patterned paper and red foil card stock.  I adhered the pieces using my Nuvo liquid adhesive.  Here’s a little close-up:

     

     

    The holly leaves are so pretty!  As I mentioned earlier, I can’t pick and choose my favorite from the November release.  They are all AMAZING!!!!!

     

     

    I hope you like my projects today.  The supplies I used are listed and linked below.  I would be grateful if you can click on the links provided.  By doing so, I will be getting a little commission at no cost to you!  Please don’t forget to use my coupon code “MARIA10” for 10% off your order at the shop.   Happy crafting!

     

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  • Guest Designer & Build a Stocking Dies

    Guest Designer & Build a Stocking Dies

    Hey Everyone! My name is Priscilla and I am honored to be the November Guest Designer on the Kat Scrappiness blog. I am a 6th grade teacher by day, and when not grading papers, I’m crafting cards like a crazy lady at night. Hopefully, my teacher colleagues at school love receiving them! LOL!!

    Let’s get to the cards! So many awesome products in this new release! I didn’t know where to begin creating. But I quickly settled on Kat Scrappiness’s  adorable new “Build a Stocking” dies, combined with a Christmas sentiment from the new “Merry Critters” stamp set. Creating one card just wasn’t enough . . .  I had to create three . . . and could have made 50 more!

    When I first opened the die set, I looked at the pieces quizzically, trying to figure out what was the strange shaped die under the stocking in the picture below. Then it dawned on me it was the front of the stocking, which would allow me to create the toe and the heel in a different colored card stock or pattern. Sweet engineering, I’d say!

    For my first card, I created an elegant gold and black stocking. Perhaps showing you the pieces die cut out will help you understand how easy it was to “build” this stocking.

    It was so quick to assemble! I simply adhered the black “suede” stocking front to the gold glimmer stocking base, added the black oval opening (later on I changed it to the gold glimmer card stock), and then stacked three gold glimmer Christmas trees to create a dimensional “embellishment” on the front of the stocking. Then I got this crazy idea to add real (not really) fur trim to the top of the stocking!!! So fun!

    Next, I dry embossed a white card stock layer with a brick design, mounted that to the same gold glimmer card stock I used on the stocking, and adhered both layers to a white card base. I then stamped “Merry Christmas” from the Kat Scrappiness  “Merry Critters” stamp set on a white banner strip, heat embossed it in black, and foam mounted it on the right side of the card. Finishing touches?  I added a few gold snowflakes from the new Kat Scrappiness“Christmas Cheer” sequin mix and a metal brad to “hang” the stocking “by the chimney with care.”

    I loved how stocking card #1 turned out!

    I repeated the assembly process for stocking card #2, but switching the color combo to red/black buffalo check and black, with a black die cut snowflake for the stocking front. And you guessed it! “Fur” again for the trim at the top, but this time in black. I dry embossed a background of white pine branches, mounted that on red card stock, and adhered both layers  to a white card base. I sprinkled a few red “ornament” sequins from the same Kat Scrappiness “Christmas Cheer” sequin mix to finish off this card.

    Here’s a close up of Card #2.

    I was on a Christmas stocking roll by this time, so Card #3 came together quickly. The red/black buffalo check and black papers were replaced by black/white buffalo check and black, the stocking embellishment was now a black heart, and the white ‘fur” returned. The dry embossed background switched to a snowflake pattern with a black card stock layer behind it. I finished the card by adding a black enamel heart on the sentiment strip.

    Here’s Card #3.

     

    I love how these three cards came together. Not sure which one is my favorite. Let me know which one you like the best.

     

    The supplies I used are listed and linked below.  Please don’t forget to use my coupon code “Priscilla10” for 10% off your order at the shop.

    I’ll see you later in the month with more cards from the Kat Scrappiness new release.

    Happy crafting!
    Priscilla

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