Tag: summer-themed cards

  • Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

    Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

    Hello KS Fans! Maria Russell here on the blog with you today and wishing you all Happy Memorial Day weekend!!

    Today’s card features one of my favorite stamp set from KS called Summer Quokka Stamp Set, along with Scene Builder Stencil, A2 Stitched Wave Dies, Tropical Island Getaway Dies and the Wood Grain Frame Cut Die.

    I inked up a panel of some Bristol Smooth White card stock using the Scene Builder Stencil and some Distress Oxide inks.  I used the Wood Grain Frame Cut Die to die-cut the white frame, along with a few colored card stock that I later on used to die-cut the waves with the A2 Stitched Wave Dies.

    Creating the beach scene came together really fast since I’ve already die-cut the frame and the waves.  Adhering the frame onto a blue card base using some foam adhesive to give it some dimension, then adding the waves with liquid glue.

    I added the sand dune and the palm tree on the card front using the  Tropical Island Getaway Dies with foam adhesive to make everything look cohesive. I added the cute Quokka from the Summer Quokka Stamp Set that I previously colored using Copic markers. Lastly, I stamped the sentiment with some black ink. Easy Peasy! Here’s another look:

    Is anyone in the mood to go to the beach this weekend?! I hope you celebrate Memorial Day not just being with family, but remembering all the heroes who served our country! After all, this country is the “home of the free, because of the brave!“.

    The supplies I used are linked within the context of this post.  Thanks for stopping by!

  • KS July Release – Day 2 – More Slimline Dies, Coffee Background & Christmas Gnomes

    KS July Release – Day 2 – More Slimline Dies, Coffee Background & Christmas Gnomes

    Hello Kat Scrappiness fans!  Welcome to Day 2 of the July release!    As mentioned yesterday, we changed things a bit for our release post.  Each design team member was assigned a specific product to feature.  By doing so, you’ll be able to see different products and samples made by the team.  Throughout the month of July,  you will see samples from the team that you haven’t seen from the release posts. This will keep things fresh and interesting, and you will be amazed with what the entire team has in store for you.  Stay tuned and subscribe to our Blog and YouTube channel to see all of these projects.

     

    The sale is still going today until July 6th!!!!!!

     

     

    Don’t forget that we also have a giveaway every day during the reveals so PLEASE SCROLL THROUGH AT THE END OF THE POST TO FIND OUT HOW TO WIN.

     

    For todays reveal, we are showcasing a few Slimline dies –> the Stitched Wave, Stitched Hills and Wonky Slimlines with the Coffee Background die and the Christmas Gnome stamp set.  Design Team member, Sandra is showcasing (the previously released) Lola the Giraffe stamp set but the coordinating die didn’t come in time for this release.  Here’s what the dies and stamp set looks like:

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Are you ready to see the samples?


     

    WAVE SLIMLINE DIE – MEGHAN

     

     

    Meghan created this AMAZING summer-themed slimline card!  She stamped the images using the Summer Gnomes and Summer Gnome Add-on stamp sets and colored the images in with her Copic markers.  She used her Scan N Cut machine to die-cut the images.  The scalloped background panel was die-cut using the Stitched Scalloped Nesting Slimline die, and ink-blended with distress oxide ink.  Meghan masked off the clouds using a Clouds stencil.  The beach wave was die-cut using the Stitched Wave Slimline die and the sand hill was die-cut using the Stitched Hills Slimline die.  Here’s a closer look:

     

    I always love Meghan’s cheerful cards!

     


     

    STITCHED HILLS SLIMLINE DIE – WALESKA GALINDO

     

     

    WOW, WOW, WOW!  I just LOVE this card!   To create her scene, Waleska inked up her background panel (die cut using the Wonky Slimline die) with a Sunburst stencil and some distress oxide ink.  The water was die-cut using the Stitched Waves Slimline die and the hills using the Stitched Hills slimline die.  She finished her design by adding the images from the Summer Gnomes Add-On stamp set.  Does anyone else feel like going to the beach now?  I do!

     

     


     

    WONKY SLIMLINE DIE – PRISCILLA JOSEPH

     

     

    Priscilla also created a summer-themed card.  This scene reminds me of the time I was vacationing in The Maldives when I saw dolphins for the first time!  The dark frame was made using the Wonky Slimline die.  Her background was ink-blended with oxide inks and clouds stencil.  She also used the Waves Slimline Die to create her water scene, and adhered the Dolphins using the Stitched Dolphins die set with foam adhesive for added dimension.

     

     

    This second card by Priscilla is such a cute design.  The dark frame was die-cut using the Wonky Slimline die, adding the spotted patterned paper with the ruler as her background for Lola the Giraffe popped up on the card with some foam adhesive for added dimension.  She finished her design by popping up the sentiment as well with some foam adhesive.  The ruler behind Lola is such a great feature on this card!  Brilliant design!!!

     


     

    COFFEE BACKGROUND DIE – CAREN BARTHOLOMEW

     

     

    Check out this beautiful coffee-themed card by Caren!  I love how she inked up the coffee background panel using the Coffee Background die with some distress oxide ink and adhered this on some colored background that highlighted the coffee beans and cups!    She finished her design by adding the sentiment using the Let’s Get Caffeinated stamp set.  I really love the pop of color on this card by Caren!  She always makes the best CAS cards ever!

     


     

    LOLA THE GIRAFFE – SANDRA BEUS

     

    An amazing design from Sandra using a lot of KS products.  The background panel was die-cut using the Wonky Slimline die set and the grass hills using the Stitched Hills slimline dieLola the Giraffe was colored with alcohol markers.  She created her outdoor scene by adding the little trees, house, sun and clouds.  She finished her design by adding the colorful butterflies and popped up her sentiment with some foam adhesive for added dimension.

     

     


     

    CHRISTMAS GNOME STAMP SET – ADAM KARLE

     

     

    Adam’s cards are always cheerful and beautifully designed.  This slimline Christmas card is just so adorable!  The background patterned paper was die-cut using the Wonky Stitched Slimline die.  He also inked up the background with distress oxide and use the pine trees from the Crafter’s essentials – Winter die set. using a paintbrush and white paint to create the “snow” for added detail and dimension.  He stamped and colored the Gnome from the Christmas Gnomes stamp set.  He finished his design by adding the sentiment and a black bow. Very classy!

     


     

    Would you like to win a $25 Gift Card to the KS shop?   We will pick one lucky winner!
    Here’s how to win:
    Leave a comment on this blog post and tell us what project/s inspired you to the most today.  You have until July 6 to leave a comment.  Winners will be announced on Tuesday, July 7thWinners should send an email to: winners@katscrappiness.com to claim their prize within 48 hours.
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  • KS May release – Day 3 – You Rock Sentiment & Under The Sea Coverplate Die

    KS May release – Day 3 – You Rock Sentiment & Under The Sea Coverplate Die

    Hello Kat Scrappiness fans!  Welcome to Day 3 of the May release!    We are revealing two new dies and the design team got super busy creating their wonderful  projects to share with you today.  Don’t forget that we also have a giveaway everyday during the reveals so PLEASE SCROLL THROUGH AT THE END OF THE POST TO FIND OUT HOW TO WIN.

     

    For todays reveal, we are showcasing the You Rock Sentiment Die and Under The Sea Coverplate Die:

     

     

    I am not going to explain how each DT member made their cards as they will be posting their tutorials on the KS blog using the May release products for the month of June so please stay tuned.  However, YT DT member Jo Thompson is joining us today with a process video of her cards.  Are you ready to see the samples?

     


     

    ADAM KARLE

     

     

     


     

    CAREN BARTHOLOMEW

     

     


     

    JO THOMPSON

     

     

     

    Jo’s process video today:

     

     


     

    KATHY SCHWEINFURTH

     

     


     

    LISA GOLZBEIN

     

     


     

    MARIA RUSSELL

     

     

     


     

    MARTHA GOMEZ

     

     

     


     

    MEGHAN KENNIHAN

     

     


     

    PRISCILLA JOSEPH

     

     

     


     

    SANDRA BEUS

     

     


     

    TINA DORNBAUM

     

     


     

    WALESKA GALINDO

     

     


    Would you like to win the new You Rock Sentiment with shadow or the Under the Sea Coverplate die we showcased today?  We will pick one winner for each die.
    Here’s how to win:
    Leave a comment on this blog post and tell us what project/s inspired you to the most today.  You have until June 4 to leave a comment.  Winners will be announced on Friday, June 5thAll winners should send an email indicating the prize that they won to: winners@katscrappiness.com to claim their prize within 48 hours.

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  • A Happy Hello Featuring Crafter’s Essentials 2

    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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