Hello My Mandala

Some days I just need color in my life. Bright yellows, pinks, purples, and blues always make me happy. I took my inspiration from those colors and created this cheery card.

The front of the card itself was made with Gold Glitter Washi Tape. I then added bits and pieces of the Black Swirl Bling and three Black Pearl brads for movement.

The focal point of this card is this magnificent mandala. I colored it using alcohol ink markers on top of white glittered cardstock. Throughout the mandala, you will notice different colors of Purple and Blue Jeweled Bling along with Pink Cut Jewel Bling with the center of the mandala being the bright yellow sun from the Sun and Clouds Brad. The mandala is sitting on top of a circle made from Bright Pink Glitter Washi Tape.

When I see this card, it makes me happy and brings a smile to my face and I hope it does the same for you. Thanks to all the embellishments from Eyelet Outlet, it one truly shines!

Shopping List
Gold Glitter Washi Tape
Bright Pink Glitter Washi Tape
Black Swirl Bling
Purple Jeweled Bling
Blue Jeweled Bling
Pink Cut Jewel Bling
Sun and Clouds Brad

Have a wonderful week and always be STRATE-UP CRAFTY!

💗Stacy

 

Home Is Where Your Heart Is

Over our lives, many of us move to different cities, states, or even countries. This is true for my family as we've lived all over the world. Although every new location is different, there is always one thing that remains the same…Home is where your heart is.  This heartfelt card was made to remind us of just that.

 

I created it by layering several different shapes of card stock and then added the beautiful sentiment on front. I decorated the sentiment with an Eyelet Outlet Wreath Brad and an adorable white Cat Brad which makes the scene all the more welcoming.

The outer edges of the sentiment have orange Jewel Bling for sparkle.

The outside corners of the card have round Pearl Brads in silver and navy blue and the three cardstock wreaths in the middle each have an orange Jewel Bling to bring the sparkle throughout the card.

Wherever life brings you and whatever travels are in your future always remember that home is where your heart is.

Shopping List
Wreath Brad
Cat Brad
Jewel Bling
Pearl Brads

Have a wonderful week and always be STRATE-UP CRAFTY!

💗Stacy

 

All You Have to do is BELIEVE

Gnomes have become so popular over the last few years, so when Eyelet Outlet brought out their BRAND NEW 2024 GIRL GNOME BRADS, I had to create a gnome themed card.

I inked the base with green, blue, and purple water-reactive inks and sprayed it with water.  I then dabbed the water away leaving the spotted, almost star-filled sky look.

 

I stamped a fairy on a swing and embellished her wings with Blue and Pink Jewel Bling. I added shimmer to the swing by adding some Black Jewel Bling.

 

Sitting on either side of the fairy are two of the cutest little Girl Gnomes ever!

 

I finished off the card by stamping several different magical forest looking plants, adding a stamped sentiment and then embellishing them all with more black jewel bling.

Such a fun and magical greeting card and All You Have to do is BELIEVE.

Shopping List
GIRL GNOME BRADS
Black Jewel Bling
Blue Jewel Bling
Pink Jewel Bling

Have a wonderful week and always be STRATE-UP CRAFTY!

💗Stacy

You're Just Drunk!

 

Sometimes we all need to just have a good chuckle and this card does just that. When I saw this stamp, I had to get it. I haven't used it yet because I was waiting for the right moment and the right inspiration. When Eyelet Outlet came out with these brand-new Liquor Brads, I knew this was the exact time to debut the stamp.

In creating this card, I layered several pink and purple cardstock pieces on top of a unicorn themed cardstock as the base.

The middle of the card has the stamped sentiment that says, “Life is not a fairy tale. If you lose your shoe at midnight, you're drunk!” How absolutely hilarious is that…because it’s true!  

 

The sentiment is surrounded by two of the new Liquor Brads along with a spilled wine glass from the Wine Brads.

The bow on the shoe is detailed with a section of the Fancy Long Bling.

 The outside of the card is highlighted with four Heart Bumpy Bling.

I hope you got a chuckle out of this card as much as I did.

Oh, and by the way, if you happen to see my lost shoe, please send it back to me.

Shopping List
Liquor Brads
Fancy Long Bling
Heart Bumpy Bling
Wine Brads

Have a wonderful week and always be STRATE-UP CRAFTY!

💗Stacy

Time for a BBQ!

Is it just me or does it seem as though we skipped over spring and went straight to summer? We've already had several barbecues and it isn't even Memorial Day yet. Those barbecues gave me the inspiration to create this cute, inexpensive, and functional silverware caddy that is perfect for any BBQ.

 

I started out with just a plain wood box that I purchased from the dollar store along with some cute BBQ themed napkins (I do admit the napkins were a bit busy- but it was perfect for what I was going for!).

I cut out all the cute BBQ items from the napkins.

I then decoupaged the cut out pieces onto the wood box and let it sit overnight. 

 

The next morning, it was time for the fun to begin and to Add all my embellishments from Eyelet outlet.

I added multiple brads such as the Beer Brads, the Cooler and Soda Brads and BBQ Apron and BBQ Brads over all four sides and pop-dotted them on for dimension.

 

I purchased some dollar store plastic silverware, wrap them in a basic napkin, and sealed them with the Wide Sky Washi Tape and the Wide Wood Washi Tape.

This little BBQ caddy was so much fun to make and is not only cute but is also practical and I guarantee it will be the talk of the BBQ table!

Shopping List 
Beer Brads
Cooler and Soda Brads 
Wide Sky Washi Tape
Wide Wood Washi Tape

Always be STRATE-UP CRAFTY!

💗Stacy

 

Squeeze the Day!

When life gives you lemons, you're supposed to make lemonade. That's how the old saying goes, right? Well, I have another one for you. When you or someone you love is struggling with something, never give up and just SQUEEZE THE DAY.

 

This cheery, lemon themed card will remind the recipient to do just that.

 

I created the large lemons by sticking black outline stickers on top of white glitter paper and then colored them in with alcohol ink markers.

 

In the center of the cut lemon is an Amber Jewel Brad.

 

The outside corners are embellished with Purple Bumpy Bling.

The best part about this card is the three cute  Lemonade and Fruit Brads in the middle which are surrounded by Orange Jewel Bling. These brads really bring this whole card together.

 

So, when you are looking to make a card for encouragement don't forget to check Eyelet outlet and all the huge variety of brads and bling available to help get you inspired.

Shopping List
Lemonade and Fruit Brads
Purple Bumpy Bling
Amber Jewel Brad
Jewel Strip - Orange

Have a wonderful week and always be STRATE-UP CRAFTY!

💗Stacy

Sealed With a Kiss - TIMES FOUR!

Who would not appreciate getting FOUR cards in one? 

This week's cute card does just that!

The base of the card is done with strips of the Poppies Washi Tape with the Clear Jewel Bling Strips sparkling on both sides. 

The three adorable mini envelopes, which each contain a special message, are sealed with the Bumpy Heart Bling. This adds the perfect amount of sparkle. 

Running horizontally next to the mini envelopes are 5 red, white, and pink Hearts Brads to make sure the recipient knows you're sending extra love.

 When you are creating your cards or your scrapbook pages, make sure to always check out Eyeletoutlet.com for the latest and greatest in brads, washi tape, bling, etc. They always have a huge selection that will surely match whatever theme you are going for.

Shopping List
Poppies Washi Tape
Clear Jewel Bling Strips
Bumpy Heart Bling 
Heart Brads

Have a wonderful week and always be STRATE-UP CRAFTY!

💗Stacy

 

Bright and Beautiful Birthday Card!

 

Bright and Beautiful Birthday Card!

By using scrap pieces of cardstock and adding some awesome Eyelet Outlet embellishments, I was able to create this cheery birthday card in a matter of minutes.

 

The outside is framed with Blue Pearl Jewel Strips while the sentiment and presents are surrounded by multiple different stippled and jewel brads.

Shopping List
Blue Stippled Jewel Brads
Yellow Stippled Jewel Brads
Green and Gold Jewel Brads
Pink with Silver Edge Jewel Brad
Blue Pearl Jewel Strips

Have a wonderful week and always be STRATE-UP CRAFTY!

💗Stacy

Have a Berry Sweet Birthday

With the weather warming up, it is the perfect time to wish somebody happy birthday with a bright and cheery strawberry themed card. 

I created this birthday card using several different patterned card stock, along with three different washi tapes, the Pink Dot Washi Tape, the Pink and White Dot Washi Tape, and the Blue and White Dot Washi Tape (which I believe was sold out at the time I made this – sorry) to line the edge. 

I also added five of the 1/16th sized multicolor eyelets running vertically down the side of the card. The strawberry is surrounded by six of the Pink with Silver Edge Jewel Brads.

Adding these sparkly and fun embellishments from Eyelet Outlet takes this card from cute to beyond cute in a matter of minutes.

Shopping List
Pink Dot Washi Tape
Pink and White Dot Washi Tape
1/16 Eyelets
Pink with Silver Edge Jewel Brad

Have a wonderful week and always be STRATE-UP CRAFTY!

💗Stacy