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You Are My Happy by Maria Russell

Hello my crafty friends! I’m super excited to share my first post for January 2019 and it is the January release by Kat Scrappiness. Have you seen all the projects made by the team? They are awesome and I am so proud to be on the same design team as these girls. For Day 1, we are showcasing the Lacy Layered Heart dies and the Stitched Sentiment Strip dies. They go perfectly well together or on their own.

For my first card, I inked up some Bristol smooth white card stock with my distress oxide inks and die-cut the piece with the outer layer of the die. I also die-cut some Lawn Fawn glittered card stock using the lacy heart die. I adhered this piece onto my colored heart with some Nuvo liquid glue.

On another piece of some heavy-duty card stock, I used the Fancy Floral Coverplate die with an embossing mat to dry-emboss the details on the card stock. I think this turned out so beautifully. I love the impression it makes on the card stock.

I adhered the heart on this embossed piece with some foam tape. I also adhered this piece onto an A2 size card base. Here’s what it looks like:

I stamped my sentiment on some black card stock with versamark ink and heat and sprinkled some white embossing powder. I used my Wagner heating tool to heat-emboss the sentiment, and cut this piece using the new Stitched Strip Sentiment dies. I finished the design by adding some Sparkling clear jewels. Here’s a closer look:

I love how this card turned out! I know this is a simple card but that glitter heart in the middle compliments the colored background. Here’s another look:

For my second project, I used the Everyday Brush Strokes stamp set and stamped the image with Ballet Slippers and Pizza Crust inks by Lawn Fawn. I used the Stitched Sentiment Strip die to die cut the middle piece. I used foam adhesive to adhered my foreground on an A2 size card base. I stamped the sentiment on the strips and adhered the pieces using Nuvo liquid glue.

To finish my design, I added the Silver Scissor Sequins mix. Since this is going to a crafty friend, I know she will appreciate those cute little touches that I added on this card. Here’s a closer look:

I added some Nuvo glitter drops on the heart to give it some dimension and shine. I also love how this card turned out.

I hope you like my projects today. We will also have a giveaway at the end of the release on Thursday so please stay tuned. These dies are now available at the shop. The supplies I used are listed and linked below. Don’t forget to use my coupon code “MARIA10” for 10% off your order at the shop. Happy crafting!

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January 8, 2019
It’s Beginning to Look a Sloth Like Christmas

Hello my crafty friends! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! I meant to post on November 23rd but due to my current move and travel schedule, I was not able to organize the post so I apologize for that. Before I begin, I wanted to let you all know that Cyber Monday is 25% off! Please use coupon code “MONDAY25” Hurry and order your favorites before they are gone!

It’s Maria here with you today I am back with this cute Christmas card, showcasing the Foliage Frame Die, the Slothy Christmas stamp set and matching die by Newton’s Nook and other products available at the shop.

I started by stamping my images on Neenah solar white card stock and colored the images in with my Copic markers. I die-cut the images using the coordinating dies. I also die-cut another piece of Neenah solar white card stock using the Foliage Frame die set. This die is so beautiful!

I cut an A2-size piece of Bristol smooth white card stock and inked up this background with some Tumbled Glass and Spun Sugar distress oxide inks, using my mini-ink blending tool. I put a few drops of my Vintage Photo distress re-inker onto an acrylic block and added a few drops of water then used my watercolor brush to splatter some color onto my colored background. I adhered this piece onto my card base.

I added some foam adhesive on the frame to give it a little bit of a dimension. To finish my design, I adhered my colored images onto the card and covered the Santa hat with some stardust stickles. Here’s a little close-up:

Don’t you just LOVE this new Foliage Frame die? Also the sloth is so cute with that little mouse! I really love how this card turned out.

I hope you like my Christmas card today. Please visit Kat Scrappiness today to order all of the supplies I used. They are listed and linked below. Don’t forget to take advantage of the Cyber Monday sale using coupon code “MONDAY25” for 25% off your order!

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November 25, 2018
Trick or Treat Card

I know it’s only August but I like working on my Halloween cards as early as possible as I make quite a few of them to send to friends. For my card today I am showcasing the Stitched Scalloped Collage Frame Die, the Lawn Fawn Halloween set and the new Gold Jewels mix and 3mm Transparent Neon yellow Solid Star Confetti mix.

I started out by stamping my images on Neenah solar white card stock and colored them in with my alcohol markers. Since I don’t have the coordinating dies for my images I used my Brother Scan N Cut 2 to die-cut them. I also die-cut the Stitched Scalloped Collage Frame die with some black card stock and used my foam adhesive to create my little well for my shaker card.

I assembled my shaker card and stamped my sentiment on some orange card stock using the banner die that is included in the Crafter’s Essentials 1 die set. This die-set is probably one of my all-time favorite dies to use for my projects.

Here’s my card:

I didn’t use the traditional orange and black sequins because I felt that it would have overwhelmed the whole card design.

I love how this card turned out. The new Gold Jewels mix is beautiful! Here’s another look:

Before I end this post, I wanted to let you guys know that Kat Scrappiness is having a 20% off sale on all Neat & Tangled products, using coupon code “NEAT20” and this is only valid until August 19, 2018.

I hope you guys got inspired today. Please use my coupon code “MARIA10” for 10% off your order. Remember, you cannot combine this coupon code with other sales in the shop. Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day! Happy crafting!

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August 15, 2018
I Craft Therefore I Hoard

Hello my crafty friends! I hope you are all having a great week so far. Maria here with you today and I am back to share with you two card samples showcasing the new Crafter’s Gonna Craft stamp set, with the new Stitched Scalloped Collage Frame Die.

I have been super busy traveling for the last few weeks that I don’t have a step-by-step instruction for you. If you are a card maker or a scrapbooker, you would have figured out how I made the cards already but I apologize if you are a beginner. Please know that once I am back on a regular schedule, I will have a step-by-step tutorial or even a YouTube video. I promise! Here’s my first simple, one-layer card:

This new stamp set is a must-have for any paper crafter! Here’s another look:

My second card just cracks me up! If you are a crafter, I am sure you can relate with the sentiment.

Isn’t it true though? I am such a hoarder. I collect anything and everything that I can use for a future project, it drives my husband nuts! I didn’t realize how much hoarding I’ve been doing until it was time to pack up most of my craft supplies to move it all back to my home in Florida, USA.

I also LOVE the new sparkling jewels at the shop. They come in different colors but my favorite is the clear, sparkling one that I used on my project. I prefer adhering it flat-side up and I think it gives more shine.

I hope you like my projects today. Please don’t forget to check out the August release by Kat Scrappiness. The new dies are must-haves for sure! Don’t forget to use my coupon code “MARIA10” for 10% off your order. Also, don’t forget to check out the Lawn Fawn items that are currently on sale at the shop for 20% off by using code “LAWNFAWN”. It is only valid until August 12th. Have an amazing day and happy crafting!

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August 8, 2018
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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July 15, 2018
Crafter’s Essentials 1 Cards by Maria

Hello my crafty friends! I hope you are all having a great week so far! Maria here with you today sharing some cards, showcasing the new Crafter’s Essentials 1 die set and a lot of products available at the shop. This Crafter’s Essentials 1 die-set is a must-have! This set contains 12 steel-rule dies that you can use for all of your paper crafting projects! Here’s what it looks like:

For my first card today, I stamped some images on some white card stock with my Lawn Fawn Jet black ink using my Tim Holtz Stamping Platform tool. I colored the images in with my Copic markers and die-cut them using the coordinating dies.

I also die-cut another piece of white card stock using the storybook die from the set. I wanted to create a birthday card. I stamped the small images on the card stock and assembled my card.

I really love how this card turned out. There are so many possibilities using this Crafter’s Essentials 1 die-set. I also love all of the stitching details! Here another look:

For my second card below I wanted to use some new sequin and confetti mixes from the Shop and some Nuvo crystal drops. I also used the new My Tribe stamp set by Honey Bee Stamps. Here’s my shaker card:

This shaker card is actually going to a friend of mine who is also crazy about crafting! I am so thankful that she is a part of my tribe!

I hope you got inspired today. The Crafter’s Essentials 1 die set is sold out at the moment but more are coming in the next 7 days or so. You can RESERVE the dies so you don’t miss out again. The supplies I used are listed and linked below. Have an amazing day and happy crafting!

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July 8, 2018
Just Chicken-In Card – New Die at Kat Scrappiness

Hello my crafty peeps! I am super excited to share this post because today, we are launching a new die by Kat Scrappiness called Wood Grain Framed Diamond Wire Background Die. This die is designed by Kathleen herself and it is AMAZING! It gives a nice woodgrain-embossed details on the die-cut. Here’s what it looks like:

I stamped my images on Neenah solar white card stock with my Lawn Fawn Jet Black ink and colored them in with my Copic markers. I fuzzy-cut the images using my precision cut scissors.

I used some older dies by Lawn Fawn to die-cut the grass hills and the picket fence.

I die-cut some silver foiled card stock using the new die. I also used another light tan card stock to die-cut the same piece so I can layer them together. For the second piece, I cut the wires using my scissors, and adhered this piece onto the silver foiled card stock. I adhered an acetate sheet to this piece, then added foam adhesive to create my little well for my shaker card.

I cut an A2 size card stock for my card base. I used the Sunburst Layering Stencils by Honeybee Stamps (also available at the shop) to color my card base. I used a clouds stencil die to add the clouds.

I added the Walking on Sunshine sequin mix inside the well and adhered my card base on top to create my shaker card. I adhered the chicken and the little chicks onto the foreground.

To finish my design, I die-cut a white card stock using the Stitched Flag Dies and stamped the sentiment. I added this piece to my card with a pink bow.

I love, love, love this new die! I love that it also embosses the die-cut. This die will also be great to create some layers, or do an inlaid technique. The possibilities are endless!

You guys should also check out the new sequin mixes at the shop. This Walking on Sunshine sequin mix is so cheerful and the colors are so vibrant! I chose this mix to make it look like corn kernels 🙂

Please check out the new products available now at www.katscrappiness.com. This new die is a must-have! I hope you like my shaker card and wishing you all a wonderful day! Happy crafting!

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June 14, 2018
(We’re) Made for Each Other – M.F.E.O. with Ghost Inlaid Technique

Hello Kat Scrappiness fans! I hope you are all having a great week so far. Maria back on the blog today sharing with you this cute card, featuring the Punny Snacks stamp set, the Condensed Lower Case Alpha Dies and the new Stitched Scalloped Rectangle Dies. I love the new scalloped dies so much.

I don’t know about you, but I like to keep a stash of “just-because” cards to give to family and friends. I love the “Ghost Inlaid Technique” that I added to this card using the Condensed Lowercase Alphabet Dies and even though it looks complicated, it really isn’t. I have a process video for you all today (linked below) so I will keep this blog post short.

Here’s what the card looks like. I added some cute girly, eyelashes to the soda image on the left side.

Also added some black polka dots to the whole background to finish it off. I LOVE the cute little smiley faces from the Punny Snack stamp set. They are adorable!

This M.F.E.O. Quote is one of my favorite scenes from the movie, Sleepless in Seattle. I thought it was really funny!

Here’s the YouTube process video if you would like to see how I made the card:

I hope I have given you some inspiration today. Please visit www.katscrappiness.com today the supplies I used. They’re also listed and linked below. Have a wonderful day!

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June 8, 2018
Coffee… Because Adulting is Hard

Hello my crafty friends! Maria here with you today at the blog, sharing some coffee-themed cards, showcasing the new Got Coffee Script die, the Layered Coffee Cup die, Fancy Scalloped Stitched border dies, and a bunch of other supplies available at the shop.

I have a process video for you today for one of the cards that you see below so I will keep this blog post short. Here are the two cards that I made using the dies.

Here’s the second card:

Here’s the process video:

Which one is your favorite? I hope you like the cards today. Please don’t forget to use my coupon code “MARIA 10” for 10% off your order at the shop. Have an amazing day!

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April 15, 2018
Clean and Simple Cards with Punny Snacks by Maria

Last week, I talked to a crafty friend and she told me that she was so sad because the card she gave to a co-worker was thrown out. She said that she has put so much work and effort on making the card and she was expecting the co-worker to appreciate it and at least keep it! I know how she feels! This is the reason why sometimes, you just need to work on clean and simple cards to give out to other people. I only really give my “special cards” to friends and family who I know will appreciate them a lot.

For todays card, I am showcasing the Punny Snacks stamp set, with Wonky Wavy Stitched Rectangle Dies and a bunch of other supplies available at the shop.

The Punny Snacks stamp set is perfect to create some clean and simple cards. Don’t get me wrong, I also used this stamp set to make some very elaborate (special) cards but these images are so cute and simple and you can even create just a one-layer card. It’s good to have a bunch of these cards in your stash for “just-because” kind of days.

I have a process video for you below. I hope this inspired you to create some clean and simple cards! I also listed and linked the supplies I used below. Have a wonderful day!

Here’s the process video:

Here are the cards:

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March 23, 2018