Die Cut & Star Stampz Challenge with Creative Knockouts

Hello crafty friends!

It's time for a new challenge over at Creative Knockouts Challenge #339. Our theme this week is "Punches/Die Cuts and our sponsor is the amazing "Star Stampz".  I chose to work with a stamp set called "Spring Bumblebee” - she just too cute! Plus spring is around the corner, I just feel it!  I pulled out some older Tonic Studio dies to create this card. I kind of like this stashbusting trend I have going on - working with Digital Stamps is a great way to incorporate something new with physical supplies you already have. 

Here is what I created:

I hope to see you at the challenge! :)

Until next time,

Jess

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #357

Hello friends!

I've had a few SCT Samplers kicking around, so for the next few AHSC posts, you will see me using them up! If you don't know what the SCT Sampler is, you can check it out here. In a nutshell, it's a mini membership that gets you a "sample" pack of different craft supplies from various companies each month! I had a few of them piling up that I hadn't used, so I made myself put my membership on hold until I used them. How's that for self-blackmail? haha 

I don't know why it took me so long to use them! There are tons of cute papers and embellies! Plus, stamp sets and tools like embossing folders sometimes too. I believe I have made the next 6 Challenge cards from last summer's sampler .

I've been playing along with the sketches from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge for years now and every week I'm inspired to create!  Here is this week's sketch:

The sketch was created by Michelle Stewart and digitized by Brandi Robinson.  

I hope you will come and play along with us!

See you next time!

Jess

Creative Knockouts Challenge #338 - Flower Power

Hi friends!

Happy Thursday! How is almost the weekend again? Time flies when you are having fun I guess. This week at Creative Knockouts Challenge our theme is “Flower Power” and we are sponsored by Sheepski Designs. I’m using Flowering Cherry for my card this week. I’m also working with Carta Bella Welcome Home papers.

Here is my card:

Thanks for stopping by! Good luck at the challenge.

Xoxo 

Jess

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #356

Hello crafty friends!

I hope you all had an awesome Family Day long weekend! We just relaxed and visited my Grandma for her 86th birthday celebration. 

Today I have a gorgeous birthday card once again using up some old product from my stash! 

I've been playing along with the sketches from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge for years now and every week I'm inspired to create!  This week my cards are based on the following sketch:

The sketch was created by Michelle Stewart and digitized by Brandi Robinson.  

I hope you will come and play along with us!

See you next time!

Jess

Rinea Ghost Ink Hap-bee Birthday Card

Hello crafty friends!

I have a fun new card to share with you for Rinea this week.  If you recall, in my last Rinea post, I created various backgrounds using the new Ghost Ink 2.0 (see post here!).  This week, I'm sharing a card I created with one of those backgrounds! 

Here are the supplies I used:

Rinea Ghost Ink 2.0

Rinea Ghost Ink 2.0 Refill

Misfits Foiled Paper Variety Pack - Artists Pack

Embossing Folders

Cloth or paper towel
Paint Brush

I followed up on the bee theme and did a little free painting with the Ghost Ink Re-Inker. Simply dip your paintbrush (as show in the video) and paint where you want the color of the Foiled Paper to be removed! Let it sit for about 10-12 seconds and wipe with a cloth. Voila!  The color is magically removed.  

 

You an also do some freehand writing with the paintbrush and Ghost Ink 2.0 Re-Inker! Here is an example:

You are just going to love the new ink. Guess what? I used the Misfits Foiled Paper Variety Pack for all of these projects! The Misfits are just perfect for trying new techniques. 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Want to save 10% off your next Rinea purchase? Use code "JESSICAKAISER" and shop HERE.

I hope you will go out and make your own cool backgrounds. See ya soon!

Jess