Hello Bluebird Stamps - Book Buddies

 

Hello and a warm welcome to my blog and a new card for Hello Bluebird Stamps featuring products from their long awaited new release of Fall themed products.  In this card I have used the following products:-

Book Buddies

Book Buddies Die

Ric Rac Frame Die

Ric Rac Card Die

Forest Floor Die

I created an A2 panel of kraft cardstock and to this I glued a patterned paper panel that I had die cut using the Ric Rac Card Die and which I framed out in white using the Ric Rac Frame Die.

Using the oval Ric Rac die from the frame set I die cut once from white cardstock and once again from kraft.  I die cut the oval shape from white cardstock using the Ric Rac Card Die and ink blended a little sky and grass in muted hues and and using a Copic marker and a white gel pen I created a little interest in the grass.  Over this I layered a white and then kraft cardstock frames, glueing them in place.  I now had my focal point created and I backed it with foam tape and applied to the background and set to one side.

That's a lot of talk about Ric Rac ... I hope you're still with me ......... ?

I stamped and coloured one of the images from Book Buddies together with a stack of books and a mug.  Here are my Copic colours:-

Bear - T7, T5, T4, T3, E43, E31

Fox - E37, E99, E13, E11, C3, C1, C0

Logs - E44, E1, W4, W2, E40

Bear's Scarf - E44, YR27, YR24, Y21

Fox's Jacket & Scarf - YG99, YG97, YG95, YG93, YR27, E44

Images were die cut using the coordinating die set and I highlighted some points and added the stripes to the bear's scarf.  The die cuts were backed with foam tape and applied to the focal oval.

I die cut some leaves and acorns etc from the Forest Floor Die set.  I ink blended in a variety of coordinating hues using Distress Oxide Inks.  I used some gold watercolour paint from the Kuretake Starry Colors paint set and splattered it on to my die cuts using my craft toothbrush for a fine spray.

Using glue and dimensional tape I tucked these little gathered bunches into the upper right and lower left hand corner, pushing them just a little underneath the oval focal.

I stamped the sentiment and floated it over the bottom of the oval and the finishing touch was the application of a few sparkling clear sequins.

I appreciated you stopping by to read the details today.  Have a wonderful weekend - happy crafting!

Hello Bluebird Stamps 'Cider & Cocoa' Fall Release

 

Hi everyone!  I'm sure you were very happy to see that Hello Bluebird  has come out with a new release after a long wait.  The Cider & Cocoa  release is packed full of Autumnal loveliness and my first card today features the following products:-

Just A Girl (this stamp set & coordinating die is free with purchase whilst stock lasts)

Doodle Frame Die

Ric Rac Card Die

It's possible the Just A Girl free with purchase stamp set is sold out now but this card can serve as some inspiration for those of you who were lucky enough to pick it up when the release went live.

I used the Ric Rac Card Die to die cut some orange plaid cardstock from my stash.  I backed this panel with white craft foam and applied it to an A2 white panel and then glued it to the card base.  I used the Doodle Frame Die to die cut first white and then kraft cardstock.  I used the white inner cut and ink blended a soft background of sky and grass and glued it to the background panel, then I glued the kraft doodle frame to the outside.

I stamped the Just A Girl images using Rich Cocoa ink by Memento and I coloured all images with Copic markers.

Fox - E37, E99, E15, E13, E11, C5, C3, C1, C0

Jacket - E49, E79, E77, E74

Scarf - YR27, BG18

Blush - R22, R21, R20, R00

Pumpkins - YR07, YR27, YR24

I die cut the images using the coordinating die set and then applied everything, including the itty bitty leaves, with dimensional foam tape because I just love dimension!

To complete the card I formed the longer sentiment into a curve and stamped it in the corner and the word FALL was stamped on a strip and applied with foam tape.

Last but not least, I added a little interest to the grass and sky by simply adding some dots to the grass and sky using Copic markers BG93 and YG95. 

Card complete!  Thanks for stopping by, I'll be back with a new card using this release very soon.

Hello Bluebird Stamps - Mini Slimline Fall Cleanup Crew

 

I'm back with a new Fall themed card using Hello Bluebird's latest Fall Kits.  This card was made by combining 'Fall Cleanup Crew' with Nesting Deckle Mini Slimline die which is part of the Essentials collection on the HB site.

I die cut sturdy white cardstock using the largest deckle die then I ink blended using Rusty Hinge, Vintage Photo and Forest Moss Distress Oxide Inks.  I spritzed it with diluted white acrylic paint.  I stamped the sentiment and used Copic markers to add interest to the grass area.

I glued this panel to a fractionally larger white panel and then added this to a slightly larger dark green cardstock panel, then to the card base.  I set this to one side.

I stamped the images from Fall Cleanup Crew with Eiffel Tower ink by MFT.  I coloured the images with the following Copic marker combinations:-

Fox - E18, E09, E39, E15, E13, C3, C1, C0

Squirrels - E37, E35, E33, W3, W1, W0

Dark Teal - B99, BG78, BG75

Pumpkin - YR27, YR04, YR21

Leaves - E18, YG97, YG95, YG93, YG91, YR21, YR27

Log - W5, W3, W1, W0, E41, E40

I highlighted then die cut the images using the companion dies and I applied them to the background using dimensional foam tape until the scene was built out.  So much fun to create with beautiful Autumnal colours!  Thanks for stopping by.

Hello Bluebird Stamps - Happy Autumn

 

Creating for fun with the September Kits by Hello Bluebird Stamps and I made this Autumnal card using the Fall Cleanup Crew stamp set together with Nesting Circle and Square Dies which you can find in the Essentials section on the website.

I chose some patterned paper from my stash and used the Square Die to create a panel which I adhered to a slightly larger white card base made with nice and sturdy cardstock.  I die cut two circles, one from kraft and one from the same sturdy white cardstock.  I adhered the kraft circle to the patterned background and with the white panel I ink blended with Speckled Egg and Forest Moss Distress Oxide Inks.  I used Copic markers to create a little interest in the grass then splattered the panel with slightly diluted white acrylic paint.  I stamped the sentiment and then adhered the circle to the kraft circle.

The images from Fall Cleanup Crew were stamped with Eiffel Tower Ink by MFT and coloured with the following Copic marker combinations:-

Fox - E27, E25, E23, E13, E11, C3, C1, C0

Bunny - W5, W4, W3, W0, E31, E41, E40

Squirrel - E29, E59, E27, E57, W1, W0, W00

Mouse - T5, T3, T0

Blushes - R22, R20, R00

Brown Pants - E49, E79, E77

Teal - BG72, BG11,  BG70, C3, C1, C0

Pumpkins - YR27, YR04, YR21, E44, E43

Leaves - YG95, YR27, YR21

Images were highlighted with a white gel pen then die cut using the companion dies.  I found an arrangement I was happy with and then began to adhere all of the images using dimensional foam tape.

I didn't feel any embellishments were particularly necessary but I did add a little wooden heart embellishment above the bunny's raised paw which kind of sums up how much I love Autumn!

Thanks for visiting my blog today and happy crafting!

Hello Bluebird Stamps - Apple Picking

Welcome to my blog and a new card for Hello Bluebird Stamps featuring the Apple Picking stamp set from their Fall Kits release.  I think everyone on the Design Team went for red apples and so I gave my card a different look by making my apples Golden Delicious!

I took a panel of white cardstock and ink blended sky and grass using Tumbled Glass and Twisted Citron Distress Oxide Inks. I die cut the panel with a die from my stash to give it the stitched edge.  I backed the panel with white craft foam and adhered it to an A6 panel of patterned cardstock in the ombré style since I knew it would pick up on the colours I was going to be focussing on.  I adhered this whole panel to my card base.

I stamped the images from Apple Picking using Eiffel Tower ink by MFT.   I coloured the images using the following Copic marker combinations:-

Apples - Y13, YG01, YG03

Leaves - YG13, YG25

Bark - W5, W4, W3, W1, E31, E41

Bears - E44, E43, E42, E41, E40

Papa Bear Pants - E49, E79, E77, E74

Papa Bear Shirt - YG67, BG72

Mama Bear Dress and Apron - BG72, BG70, C3, C1, C0

Baby Bear Shortalls  - G29, G28, YG67

Baby Bear Shirt - BG72, C3, C1

Blushes - R22, R21, R20, R00

Step Ladder and Barrel - W5, W4, W3, W1, E41

I did a little bit of highlighting with a white gel pen and emphasised noses and eyes with a black glaze pen then die cut the images using the companion dies.

I backed the die cut images with dimensional foam tape then adhered them to the background and using the W1 Copic marker I added just a little bit of shadow underneath some of the images and I used YG01 to dot in some subtle interest into the grass.

I stamped the sentiment on a strip and applied this with foam tape and with that this card was finished.

Thanks for coming by to read about my latest project, I'll be back before you know it with something new to share.  Happy crafting!

 

Hello Bluebird Stamps - Hey Pumpkin

 

If you'd like to know how I made this card, please join me on the Hello Bluebird Stamps blog today using THIS LINK, where I've have all the details you need to know.  Thank you!

Hello Bluebird Stamps - September Kits

 

Hi there and welcome to my blog where I'm sharing a second card using products from the September Kits by Hello Bluebird Stamps.  The release goes live Monday September 16th at 7pm MDT.  Today the products used in this card will form part of the 'Expanded Kit' which includes everything from the first kit plus many other products including these.  I have used:-

Apple Farm

Apple Farm Die

Tree Die

To create this card I first of all ink blended a panel of white cardstock using Cerulean and Gumdrop inks by The Stamp Market.  I softly blended sky and grass and I kept it simple and pastel so that the main card images would pop!

I die cut sturdy white cardstock using the Tree Die.  This die comes with either apples or pears to adorn the tree and I opted for apples because I live in a big apple growing region of the US.  I die cut the different portions of the tree using the following inks:-

Tree Trunk - Distress Oxide Inks in Lost Shadow, Tea Dye and Ground Espresso

Tree Top - Distress Oxide Inks in Mowed Lawn and Rustic Wilderness

Apples - The Stamp Market - Lipstick Red

I glued the different die cuts together and added it to the card background using dimensional foam tape.

I stamped the images from Apple Farm that I was wanting for the scene I imagined.  I coloured the images with the following Copic markers:-

Girl Skin - E34, E31, E02, E21

Girl Blush - R22, R21, R20

Girl Hair - E44, E43, E42, E40

Denim Dungarees - B97, B95, B93, B91

White Long Sleeve T-Shirt - C3, C1, C0 

Red - RV69, R39, R29, R27

Piglets - E95, E01, W3, W1

Barrels - E44, E43, E42, E41

The images were die cut using the companion dies, backed with foam tape and applied to the background scene.

A white gel pen was used to highlight and detail many points throughout the card and then I popped the panel in my Misti and repeat stamped the sentiment 3 times for a crisp image.

I mounted the main panel on white craft foam and glued it to a slightly larger kraft panel which was glued to a slightly larger white panel, then to the card base.

Card done!  I hope you will consider treating yourself to the Expanded Kit so that you can obtain these beautiful products and many more which will charm you for years and years.  I'll be back tomorrow with something new to share.

Hello Bluebird Stamps - September Kits Release

 

I'm delighted you are visiting my blog today because I'm sharing the first of 4 cards previewing the absolutely incredible September Kits from Hello Bluebird Stamps.  There are going to be THREE kits in all and my card today features products from the Classic Kit which is the smallest.  This kit consist of a 6x8 inch stamp set called Fall Cleanup Crew together with its companion die PLUS a standalone die which creates the gourds, pumpkins, acorns and leaves shown in my example.  This little kit will make you scores of cards ..... it might be small but it is mighty!  Kits go on sale at 7pm MDT Monday September 16th.

So, to create this card I first took a panel of white cardstock and I ink blended a soft background using The Stamp Market's Fresh Mint ink for the sky and Distress Oxide Ink in Crushed Olive for the ground.  I spattered on metallic copper coloured watercolour paint and die cut the panel using Hello Bluebird's Nesting A2 Deckle Die which forms part of their 'Essentials' collection.  I backed this panel with white craft foam and glued it to a slightly larger panel of 'Curry' cardstock by The Stamp Market and then to a white panel that is slightly larger again.  I set this to one side.

Using the standalone die from the Classic Kit, I die cut sturdy white cardstock and I ink blended all the different components using all Distress Oxide Inks in Fall colours but I again used the Fresh Mint ink used for the background to ink blend the one pumpkin.  I spattered a highlighted and dotted in interest using a white gel pen and then formed a grouping I was happy with and started to adhered it all to the background panel either directly with glue or with dimensional foam tape.

I stamped just 3 images from the Fall Cleanup Crew stamp set but there are 9 critters in total in the large stamp set and numerous other images to pose them with.

I coloured the images with the following Copic marker combinations:-

Squirrels - W6, W4, W3, W1, w0

Pumpkin - YR09, YR04, Y38, Y20

Dark Pants - E49, E77

Plaid Shirt (I created the pattern) E44, E43, BG11

Lighter Brown Pants - E43, E77, E44, E43

Mint Shirt - BG11, G0000, C3, C1, C0

Mouse - C3, C1, C0

Blushes - R22, R21, R00

I added little highlights with a white gel pen and then added them to the pumpkin arrangement using foam tape.

To complete the card, I stamped the two sentiments from a selection included in the stamp set and I applied them with foam tape and I adhered several rose gold colour sequins here and there for a little uplifting sparkle and with that, this first card of the release was complete.

Thank you for joining me.  I will be back tomorrow with another card at 8am Eastern!

Sunny Studio Stamps - Wooden Barrel Die

 

Hi!  I'd love it if you would come over and join me on the Sunny Studio Stamps blog today where I have all the details for you on how I created this 'Fall feel' card.  You can click THIS LINK and it will take you there.  Thank you and have yourself a beautiful day!

Hello Bluebird Stamps - Peek-a-Boo with Acorn Die

 

Hi! If you'd like to learn how to make this card including inks and Copic colours used, please use THIS LINK to take you to the Hello Bluebird Blog where I'm sharing all the details and the products are linked.  Thank you and see you over there!

Hello Bluebird Stamps - Mini Halloween/Fall Release - Preview Day 1

 

Excited to be previewing the brand new Hello Bluebird release which you can buy tomorrow, September 29th at 7pm MST.   My card today features the brand new Acorn Die and the Peek-a-Boo stamp set.  Here's a complete product list of all the items used to make this project:-

Peek-a-Boo

Peek-a-Boo Die

Autumn Acorn Die

Thankful For You Word Die

Nesting Deckle A2 Die

Cozy Plaid Background Stamp

Okay!  Here we go!  I started by created an A2 panel of kraft cardstock.  Over this I layered a white panel created using the deckle die and a slightly smaller white panel also created with the deckle edge but which I'd stamped using the background stamp using Distress Oxide Ink in Crushed Olive.  The white panel was backed with white craft foam and glued to the kraft panel then to the card base and set to one side.

I die cut white cardstock using the Acorn Die and ink blended the parts using Crushed Olive, Ground Espresso, Vintage Photo and Tea Die Distress Oxide Inks.  I splattered with ink then with white acrylic paint loosened with water.   I adhered the two parts of each acorn such that I could tuck a little critter inside of each.

I stamped the critters from Peek-a-Boo and coloured them with the following Copic markers:-

Bunny - E31, E42, E41, E40, W3

Squirrel - W5, W4, W3, W2, W00

Blushes - R22, R20, R00

I highlighted points in each of the animals then tucked them into each acorn, added foam tape to the verse and arranged them adhering to the background of the card.

I ink blended some oak leaves which form part of the Acorn Die using Distress Oxide Inks again in Crushed Olive, Fossilized Amber, Rusty Hinge and Ground Espresso.  I attached them with little pieces of dimensional foam tape.  A white gel pen was used to highlight various points on the acorns and critters.

To finish up, I die cut the word 'thankful' twice over from dark brown cardstock and glued them together then to the card's background and also die cut and applied the 'FOR YOU' words from white and dark brown cardstock.

A few sparkling clear sequins completed this sweet scene.

I'm 'thankful FOR YOU' stopping by my blog today and encourage you to visit the Hello Bluebird blog today if you haven't already.   See the products being revealed and view more inspiration from the Design Team.  Before you leave their blog, leave a comment to be in the running to win one of two $50 gift certificates.  The winners will be announced prior to the release going live.  I'll be back tomorrow with a new project, hope to see you then.

 

Pumpkin Patch - Rachelle Anne Miller

A new day and a new Fall themed card for Rachelle Anne Miller Digital Stamps.   This super cute digital download stamp is called Pumpkin Patch and you can make it instantly yours with a quick purchase.  The stamp image will arrive just a minute or two later in an email!

I used my home printer to print off the Pumpkin Patch image on to Copic friendly cardstock and having reduced the size by 10% and printing at 90% of original size.

I coloured the image using Copic markers.  Here is my colour palette:-

Skin - E04, E11, E21, E000

Hair, E44, E50, E51

Dress - BG72, BG75

Boots - E71, E74, E77

Pumpkins - YR21, YR38, YR14, YR09, W3, W4

Wagon - E44, E43, E42, E40

Grass - YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97

Squirrel - E000, E34, W5, W3

Blushing Cheeks - R00, R20, R21

Points were highlighted with a white gel pen.

I used a die in my stash to die cut the panel to a size just shy of A2 and that gives it the faux stitched edge.  I backed this panel with white craft foam and applied it to a panel of milk chocolate micro gingham cardstock which I was gifted by a friend.  This panel in turn was applied to a sturdy white cardstock card base.  The card is simple yet feels very substantial for having this layering.

Finally just a simple embellished finish using little wooden stars which I glued down.

Happy crafting!

Harvest Friends - Winslow and Rusty - Julian Charlton for Purple Onion Designs

This is my third card featuring these sweet buddies Winslow and Rusty illustrated by Julian Charlton for Purple Onion Designs.  This stamp image is called Harvest Friends.

To create this card I first used a cloud stencil in my stash to create the soft background sky.    I used a cloud edge die and grass edge die to create clouds and grass.   Clouds were directly attached and the grass was softly ink blended and splattered and the sentiment stamped at an angle before that too was attached.  For dimension the top layer of grass has foam tape behind it.  The panel was attached to a card base.

On Copic friendly paper I stamped my image of Winslow and Rusty pulling their wagon of gourds using Memento Ink in Rich Cocoa.   I used a variety of Copic markers to colour the image but as I have with my previous two Winslow and Rusty cards for this release I used the following colours for the critters.  The fox character was E11, E33 and E35 and I used W3 and W5 to add shadow.   The bear character uses Y26, YR24 and YR27 and again W3 and W5 for shadow.

The image was fussy cut, backed with a double layer of foam tape and applied to the scene.  I then considered finishing touches and decided to add a few blowing leaves from a 4th image in this release from Julian Charlton which you'll find in the link given above and I highlighted a few points with a white gel pen.

Happy crafting!