Chanukah is Almost Here!

Welcome back to the blog Kat Scrappiness fans!

We interrupt this Christmas card making frenzy to bring you a few Chanukah cards. Since Chanukah is so early this year you might want to start making some cards now so you have them in time!

Chanukah starts December 3rd this year so you don’t have much time, but don’t worry because I have 2 extra cute cards to share with you to give you some ideas.

The first card I made uses the stamp set by Stamping Bella called

“Teeny Tiny Townie Chanukah”

After I stamped and colored the cute little girl and menorah I die cut the image out with the second largest Stitched Scalloped Rectangle die. I stamped the sentiment in Versafine Black Onyx ink under the image, it’s my favorite go to ink for stamping crisp black sentiments.

To add some color to the background I pulled out my Doodlebug Swiss Dots Paper Pack The yellow and blue dot paper matched the card perfectly.

To add some sparkle to the card I reached for some Yellow and Blue jewels and spread them out in varying sizes. I love using my Crystal Katana for picking up jewels and sequins, it makes it so easy!

My go to adhesive for adhering jewels and sequins is Glossy Accents.

✡︎ ✡︎ ✡︎ ✡︎ ✡︎

The second Chanukah card I have to share with you today features an adorable Chanukah stamp set by Neat and Tangled. This set is called Darling Dreidels and will be available in the shop very soon!

Here is my second card using that set:

Those cute little Dreidel kids were so much fun to color! I cut out the star wreath using the Avery Elle Star Frame die in metallic gold paper. It really gave my card some extra shine and interest! I finished off the card by stamping the sentiment in Versafine Black Onyx ink and heat embossing it with WOW Clear embossing powder. I backed the sentiment strip with a black piece of card stock to really make it stand out.

This has to be one of the most unique Chanukah stamp sets I’ve ever seen and I can’t wait to make some more cards with it!

If you are in need of Chanukah cards this year I hope I have inspired you!

If you would like to go shopping at Kat Scrappiness for any of the products I have used on these 2 cards you can use my code Lisa10 and save 10% on your order!

Thank you for stopping by today to have a look at my Chanukah cards!

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving on Thursday and please consider entering our monthly challenge for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the store!

Kat Scrappiness November Challenge – Pumpkin Patch

Have a great day, I already am!

Lisa

November 17, 2018

Fun craft supplies journal

Hello everyone, this is Mona back with a fun art journal page featuring Kat Scrappiness new Flower Pot Dies

I started by making my background using Distress Ink in Mermaid Lagoon , and for the bottom I used a lighter brown to make it as ground. I die cut several craft related die cuts , some from MFT and some from W9 PLUS.

I went on by Die cutting a second rim of the flower pots to add dimension and stamped in a few other crafting elements coming out of the clay pot using this amazing stamp set called Crafting is my Jam by Neat and Tangled. I adhered everything in place, stamped in my sentiment and added some stamped sequins to make the finishing touches.

I really hope you enjoyed this mini tutorial, thanks for stopping by. See you soon.

June 28, 2017

Oh come let us Adore HIM!

Merry Christmas everyone!

This little Christmas card was made using the adorable Baby Jesus Stamp and Die set from Neat and Tangled. I stamped the image twice onto Bristol card stock with Versafine Onyx Black Ink. Versafine ink is waterproof, and won’t bleed when watercoloring.. I used both Distress Inks and Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers to color the images. I first colored the hay with the Distress Inks and blended them out with water and a paint brush. On the second image I only colored the baby Jesus. I used the Zig markers to add pigment and then smoothed it out and spread the pigment with water and a brush.

Next I created the background panel. I brushed on two blue Distress Inks with an inexpensive paint brush (My Clarity Stencil Brushes are on reserve), making the center darker and lighter around the edges. To finish the background I tapped on some Shimmer Spritz and then blotted it up with paper towels. That pulls some of the pigment up in certain areas, but leaves behind added texture and shimmer.

Using my Stampaholic Stamping Tool, I lined up the greeting that came with the Baby Jesus stamp set and stamped it with the same Versafine Black Onyx Ink. I was able to stamp the sentiment twice for a darker image, by leaving it in place in the stamping tool, inking it up, and stamping it again. The bed of hay is adhered with a small piece of foam tape, with the baby adhered flat on top of that.

I love this sweet and simple card!

For more details, please check out the video below!

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Kelley;)

Video:

Supplies:

December 25, 2016

Turkey Free Is The Way To Be!

Hi friends! Stephanie here. Today I’m sharing this super cute Thanksgiving card featuring the Turkey Talk stamp set by Neat & Tangled along with an awesome invisible vellum adhesive.

I recently purchased some of this vellum adhesive from Kat’s shop and couldn’t wait to try it out. This stuff really works! Gone are the days of creatively hiding adhesive behind our vellum! This is completely invisible and easy to apply.

I’ve included a process video for you to watch below, as well as some pictures and links to all of the products I used, which can all be purchased at KatScrappiness.com.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKf_vCpSrj8&w=560&h=315]

I started out using these Stitched Border Dies by Lawn Fawn to add some detail to the edges of my card front. I love using all four dies together to create a wide band of stitching across the card.

Next I did a little ink smooshing using Walnut Stain, Evergreen Bough, and Ripe Persimmon Distress Inks. I simply put some ink down on my work surface, spritzed it with a little water, and “smooshed” my panel into the ink, focusing most of the ink towards the top of the panel.

Next I colored this adorable turkey using my copic markers. I am not an expert at using copics so I just did some very basic coloring. I’ll show you the colors I used below, in case you’re interested. You could color this cute little guy with any coloring mediums you enjoy using.

While fussy cutting around my turkey I found it too difficult to cut around his little legs. I went ahead and cut those off and then stamped them directly to my card front as you’ll see below.

As I mentioned before, I was really anxious to try out this vellum adhesive from Kat’s site. I have to tell you it was so easy to use and it truly is invisible. I embossed my sentiment on some Bazzil 40 lb vellum, attached the adhesive sheet to the back before cutting around it, peeled off the backing sheet, and applied it to my card.

To start assembling my card I selected a design from the Perfectly Plaid Fall Paper Pack by Lawn Fawn. I love this paper pad and think any of the papers would be perfect for this card. I attached a small strip directly to my card base before adding the two main pieces of my panel, which I popped up on some foam tape. I also added some foam tape behind my turkey to give him a little added dimension.

I finished the card off by adding a bakers twine bow and some sequins from the Aww-tumn Sequin Mix by Kat Scrappiness. This sequin mix coordinates so well with all of the prints in this paper pack.

Thank you so much for stopping by! I’ll be back on the Kat Scrappiness blog soon to share some fun holiday cards with you. Until then Happy Thanksgiving!

~Stephanie

November 15, 2016

So Very Blessed – An Elegant Shaker With A Bokeh Effect

Hello crafty friends! Stephanie here. Today I’m going to show you how I created this lovely bokeh effect on my shaker card.

I’ve included a video below showing how I created this card, along with some detailed photos and links to all of the products I used.

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

I started out using the largest of the Stitched Scalloped Rectangle dies by Gina Marie Designs to cut some kraft cardstock. I then cut an oval out of the center using the Double Stitched Oval Dies by Kat Scrappiness.

Next, I used my Stampoholic Nano to stamp my sentiment so I could make sure I got a good solid imagine using my VersaMark Ink. The So Very Blessed stamp I used for this card is by Neat and Tangled. It fits perfectly in that oval opening, and they’ve used such a beautiful scripty font. It’s just a gorgeous stamp. I’ve heat embossed this on vellum to create the front of the shaker. By doing this it creates a soft filtered look, and with the sequins behind it you get that lovely bokeh effect.

I embossed the edges of my card base to match the sentiment because you’ll be able to see it peeking out from the scalloped edges of the kraft cardstock. I simply took my VersaMark ink pad directly to the edges of the cardstock and sprinkled on my embossing powder.

Next I added my center oval piece and adhered some sequins. I used this White Diamond Sequin Mix by Kat Scrappiness. It includes three different sizes, which is perfect for the look we’re going for. I glued some of the sequins down to the oval piece so all of the sequins wouldn’t just fall to the bottom, and left some loose so they would move around when you shake it.

I added a natural twine bow to the front panel, and then used foam tape on the back of that panel to create my shaker area before adding it to the card base. I finished off the card with some scattered sequins using that same White Diamond Sequin Mix and my card is complete.

I love the subtle muted look you get when using sequins behind the vellum. I also love the contrast between the natural twine and kraft cardstock against the elegant platinum embossed sentiment. Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed my card. Please let me know if you decide to try this technique. I’ll see you next time!

Gina Marie Designs – Scalloped Stitched Nested Rectangle Dies	Double Stitched Oval Dies by Kat Scrappiness – NEW!	So Very Blessed – 3″x4″ Clear Stamps by Neat & Tangled	White Diamond Sequin Mix – Shaker Card Fillers – NEW!
Tsukineko Full-Size VersaMark Clear Embossing Ink Pad	Stampoholic Nano Stamping Tool	EK Success Embossing Powder Tool Applicator	WOW! Embossing Powder 15ml – Metallic Platinum
1/4″ Acid Free ATG Tape – Fits Pink 3M Scotch ATG Guns	Ranger Multi Medium Matte Adhesive

InLinkz.com

November 3, 2016

baby jesus	Imagine Crafts Sparkle Sheer Shimmer Spritz Spray 2oz	VersaFine Onyx Black Pigment Ink Pad	3.5″ X 3.5″ X .5″ Acrylic Stamp Block W/Grips & Grid
Die Cuts and More Stampoholic Stamping Tool	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Mini Ink Kit – Kit 15	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Mini Ink Kit – Kit 13	Clarity Stencil Brushes – Reserve
Tim Holtz Mini Distress Ink Storage Tin	Kat Scrappiness Bar Magnets – Block Magnets for Stampoholic, Nano and Other Stamping Tools	Cutterpillar Pro ABS Paper Trimmer – Special Order – FREE US SHIPPING!	Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy

Turkey Talk – 3″x4″ Clear Stamps by Neat & Tangled	Crop & Glue Vellum Adhesive Sheets 10/Pkg 4″X4″	Perfectly Plaid Fall 6×6 Paper Pad by Lawn Fawn	Lawn Fawn Stitched Borders Dies
Aww-tumn Sequin Mix	Ranger/Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Cardstock 20/Pkg 4.25″X5.5″	Zig Memory System Wink Of Stella Brush Glitter Marker – Glitter Clear	EK Success Embossing Powder Tool Applicator
Ultra Fine Clear Embossing Powder 1oz	Tsukineko Full-Size VersaMark Clear Embossing Ink Pad	VersaFine Onyx Black Pigment Ink Pad	2.5″ Round Acrylic Stamping Block by Apple Pie Memories
3.5″ X 3.5″ X .5″ Acrylic Stamp Block W/Grips & Grid

Tag: Neat and Tangled