Teacher Gift Idea - Celebra'tions!

The end of the school year is quickly approaching and there's nothing better than a little coffee gift set to give to your child's teacher! 

I've made this adorable little gift set using Richard Garay's Celebra'tion by Spellbinders.

I have used 2 stamp sets for these projects. They really compliment each other well. The coffee set is called, 'Cup for two'. The other set is a combo die and stamp set. I just LOVE how convenient that is. The stamp set is called, 'Sweet Treats'.

Notice the depth of the heart on the card? Well, I took the Celebra'tion's Pierced Hearts Die set and cut the heart from the cup. Then I took the same heart die and cut out a heart in the cup with the words on it. I used foam dots to pop up the piece of card stock with the blue cup on it. and then I put the heart with words on it in the center of the cup but gluing it down to the blue piece of card stock.

Anyone who loves coffee would love this little gift set. 

Thank's for visiting today.

I hope you have a wonderful week!

Celebra'tion's Supplies

Sweet Treats

Cup for two

 Pierced Hearts Die

Pierced Rectangles Die

Berry Black Ink

Cool Caribbean Ink

Linen Thread

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Unity's Angie-girls Stamps!

This will be my last post on the Unity Blog as Guest Designer.

Thank you so much for having me on board this month. It's been a fantastic month and I have really enjoyed being a Unity Girl! Thank you so much Angela for inviting me into your online home. It's been a wonderful opportUNITY! ♥

I hope you like my last card on here. I have used Anna Girl by Angie Blom. I LOVE this stamp. I again, used the no line technique. I also colored with my Copics. The Sentiment is from the January Kit of the Month.This is one of my Favorite cards. ♥

Have a great week everyone!

Creating a Fun Stampers Journey Stamp Collage.

Hi there Crafty friends!

Today I have a Fun Stampers Journey Post to share.

I want to share some of my tips on layering inks and creating a mixed media look. 

Whether you are creating a card, box, tag or any other project. I suggest taking a piece of card stock that is a little larger than your actual project. For example, the piece I started with was a little bigger than this box I made using Fun Stampers Journey Treat Box Die DI-0006. Reason being is if your card stock fits your project you are going to be thinking where exactly you want to stamp each stamp pattern. We want a 'random look right, off-center. So for me this is the easiest way I can achieve that look.

So now I have my card stock I'm going to create a little collage.

• First I stamped my Ink Splat Stamp Set AT-0108 in my Pineapple Smoothie Ink pad IP-0014
• Then I stamped the Honeycomb Stamp AT-0090 in my Blue Lagoon Ink IP-0002 (stamping off one time first)
• Then I took elements from the Banner Party Stamp Set SS-0009 using both the Pineapple Smoothie and Blue Lagoon with the star and hearts.
• Then I took the little square with dots stamp from the same set and I did NOT ink it fully so I can have this scattered dots look using my Black Licorice ink pad IP-0041. 
• Stamp the sentiment from the Lift ME Stamp Set AT-0008 also in Black Licorice.
• I added some Blue Sky Journey Sequins

After I trim my paper down to now fit my project I inked the edges in black giving a little border. Then, I added this adorable little Hot Air Balloon from the Lift Me Stamp Set. I used a foam dot to give this some dimension. Wrap some ribbon and pop a bow on and voila!  

A daring little gift box!

I hope you enjoy the rest of your week and have a crafty weekend!

 Fun Stampers Journey Supplies

Dies

Fun Stampers Journey Treat Box Die DI-0006

Stamps

Ink Splat Stamp Set AT-0108

Honeycomb Stamp AT-0090

Banner Party Stamp Set SS-0009

Lift Me Stamp Set AT-0008

Inks

Pineapple Smoothie Ink pad IP-0014

Blue Lagoon Ink IP-0002

Black Licorice ink pad IP-0041

Accessories/Tools

Journey Grand JG-0001

White Liner AD-0001

Journey Foam Squares AC-0084

Journey Craft Glue AC-0011

Cocoa Powder Crimped Ribbon AC-0087

Journey Sequins Blue Skies AC0113

Challenges

The Crafters Cafe - Ribbon

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes

Penny's Papercrafting - Spooled Item

Creative Card Crew - Use a sentiment

Tuesday Throwdown - Up in the air

Sweet Elle from Unity!

Good Morning Friends!

Today I have a Baby Set to share with you. 

I used the adorable Stamp Set from Unity Stamp Co. Sweet Elle. 

I used this brown paper bag and created my own little gift bag by covering the front and back in patterned paper. I then cut out my Sweet Elle in a circle. and colored her in with my Copics. I used N0, N1, N3 and N5. The balloon is Y26, Y21 and Y0000. The heart is BG15, BG11, BG10, BG0000. 

The little pouch is so simple. You ccan pretty much take any size rectangle and tape the ends in opposite directions. I use double sided tape and crimp the edges. of each closed piece. 

You could use these as a gift wrapping, or even put them as place settings at a baby shower. 

Super cute little idea and Sweet Elle would be the most cutest theme, too!!

Have a great week everyone!

Simple Cheery Celebra'tions Birthday Card.

Hi everyone! 

I have a new card to share. For the Make Amazing Design Team! Here's a fun, bright Birthday card using Richard Garay's Celebra'tions Collection from Spellbinders. 

I just love the all the white showing on this card. the Pierced Rectangle Dies give cards so much detail I can use them on every card! The other die I used is from the Embellish It Die Set.

That delicious paper is is from Celebra'tions Pints Collection. There's so many fun patterns in this collection. Perfect for summer with those bright cheery colors.

I really love height and texture on my cards. Since I don't have a lot of layers of card stock I decided to use some different ribbons and linen thread for my final touches, of course I had to add a button which is from Fun Stampers Journey 

Captivating Coral Card stock

 Celebra'tions Linen Thread

Embellish It Die Set

# Sweet Stamp Set

Fun Stampers Journey Ribbon and Buttons

Thank you for stopping by. Have a great weekend!

Unity Blog Hop!

Hello there my crafty peeps!

Today there's another Hop over at Unity Blog. Being the Guest Designer this month I get to join this fabulous group of talented ladies. 

As always Angela from Unity has some a-m-a-z-i-n-g deals on so many stamps and sets. You have to jump on over there and take a look once you're finished with the hop.

I used Unity's, 'Bird Chirping Weather' Stamp set. It's so super cute. There's so many ideas I have for this stamp. I colored it with my Copics.  

Just look at the gorgeous artistry on those sentiments! Beautiful!

Don't forgot to hop along leaving comments for a chance to win some goodies!

Ta ta for now!

Craft Supplies for Sale!

I have several boxes of crafts I'm trying to sell there's over 15+ 12x12 papers, 6x6 paper pads, flowers, pearls and other embellishments, tags, stencils, chipboard, acrylic and rubber stamps. Some of the 6x6 papers have missing papers and some of the embellishments are missing from some packages but overall there's quite a bit in each kit. Some of the brands included are:

Prima
Whimsy Stamps
Fab Scraps
Crafty Sentiments
Chic Tags
Elle's Studio
Basic Grey
Little Darlings
Fancy Pants
Kaiser Craft

Wild Orchid Crafts

The boxes are $35 each and FREE Shipping if you're in the USA!!

Here's a Sample of one of the boxes. They are all different although there's a few that do have similar items. If you are interested in particular items let me know and I'll make sure you get the box with something you've listed. 

There's just way too much to list.. 

Email me if you're interested StampinMindy AT Yahoo.com

Unity Water Color Wonder!

Hello friends!
Today I'm up over on the Unity Blog!

I have a fun Water-colored card to show you. I used this adorable image from the January Kit of the Month. This is such a simple technique and it has such a beautiful effect. All I did was use my Tim Holtz Water-colored markers directly on the stamp. Give it a little spritz of water and voila! If you want more of a watercolor look you can always take a wet paintbrush and bring the color out a little. 

Have a great day everyone!

Celebra'tions - Sunny Days Card and Ribbon Pleating Tutorial!

I’m so excited to be sharing with you my first project as Richard Garay's Make Amazing Girl! This has been such a wonderful experience so far and it’s just the beginning.

Today I’m sharing a super fun Summery card using Richard Garay’s Celebra’tions Collection. Soon as I saw this polka dot orange paper in the Celebra’tions Prints Package I had to use it! I have used the Stamp and Die Set ‘SunnyDays.’ After all, what goes better with orange polka dot paper better than a sun shine, right?

I’ve also used the Pierced Circles Dies for the white and orange circles. My favorite part about these dies is that you can choose whether or not you want to add the piercings. Notice the texture on the white circle behind my sentiment. I have used the ‘Create a Cone’ die set to emboss my circle with a waffle cone texture.

I use A LOT of foam dots! I love texture and dimension on my cards so every layer is on a foam dot!

Even the cloud that sits on the sun is on a foam dot. I have used some Journey Sparkle Dust on the inner part of my orange circle. A few other embellishments are Journey Twine, Buttons, Sequins and TangerineFusion Gingham Ribbon.

Which brings me to one of my favorite techniques.

 Ribbon pleating. Here’s a super easy way to pleat ribbon.

First, you will need Ribbon, Scissors and JourneyWhite Liner tape.

Then you will place a strip of the White Liner Tape across the ribbon.

Next, make little loops pinching the ribbon. You don’t want to the ribbon too tight unless you want tight looking pleats. Then trim off ribbon stands..and attach to your project!

Well I hope you enjoyed my project and mini tutorial.

 Have a wonderful day!

April Kit of the Month with Copics!

Hello everyone. 

Have you seen Fun Stampers Journey's Kit of the Month. It's adorable!!
If you don't have a large collection of supplies and embellishments these kits are perfect! You get 4 card kits with colorful step by step instructions. I always challenge myself to come up with a completely different design using the combined card kits in the kit. I do add white or a neutral card stock and or little embellishments.

You know me and my foam dots! Look at all the height.. love dimension and texture!

Here's a little work in progress timeline I've created. I love to see little coloring bring an image to life! I masked her with the raindrops and then colored her with my Copic Markers.
I used:
Skin: E11, E00, E000,
Cheeks: R32, R30
Coat: Y26, Y21
Hat and scarf: R85, R81, RV10
Background: N1, BG0000,
Ground : BG11, BG10, BG0000
Umbrella: N5, N3, N0, R85, R81, Y26, Y21

I always give little sneak peeks like this on my instagram and sometimes on Facebook. I'd love it if you would follow me!

After I attached her to my card I added some Journey Sparkle Dust to the umbrella, rain drops and ground.

I love to 'make things my own'. Take a look at the cards you could make from the kit or do something on your own that inspired you! 

Join Fun Stampers Journey Kit of the Month HERE!

One stamp set, 1 patterned paper and 3 different cards!

Hi there everyone. I hope you are all having a great week! Today is my day off so hopefully I can be productive. I have had so many ideas lately  I can't turn my mind off!

I'm up on Jamie Dougherty's Bloom Girl Blog today!

I would love it if you would stop by and take a peek. 

Enjoy your Tuesday! 

Turn an old box into Mixed Media Art!

Hi there everyone!

I'm up on the Limor Webber Designs Blog today! 

Here's a Mixed Media Box I decorated out of a Levis belt box. I just love how you can use things in your home that you'd normally throw away and turn it into art!

The Sentiment is From Jamie Dougherty's Bloom Girl Anneli. 

I really love all of the textures on this box. In the video below you can learn how I layer all of these elements. Sometimes Mixed Media can be a little intimidating when you see a busy project and don't know where to begin or what to do first, such as painting or stamping adding texture paste, etc. 

Here's a video tutorial of me creating this little box and all the different stages and textures you build upon. I hope you enjoy the video and are inspired to create your own Mixed Media art!

Enjoy!

Supplies

Faber Castell Gesso

Gelatos Bubble Gum, Pistachio, Tangerine, 

Black Licorice

Limor Webber Designs “Rugged Edge” Stamp

” Ink Splat Butterfly” Limor Webber Designs 

Stamps by Indigoblu

Lindy’s Stamp Gang “TRES CHIC” Set by: 

Limor Webber Designs

Faber Castell Whipped Spackle

Faber Castell Glass Bead Glitter

Finnabair Glass Glitter Gold Rush

A Spring Birthday Card with Unity!

Here's a card I made using Unity's January Kit of the Month. This kit is so versatile and the sizes of the stamps are so much bigger than what you would think from the photo online. The Sentiment is from the Sweet Elle Stamp of the Week Set.

I used the 'no line' stamping technique, one of my favorites. I stamped the image in Memento Desert Sand ink and colored with my Copics using Y0000, Y21, Y26, Y28, G82 and G85. 

I added some Flowersoft along the entire bottom of the card. I love the texture the Flowersoft gives.

I took some Journey Glaze and put some in the centers of all of the flowers. You can see a little shine to them in the photo. Of course I use lots of 3d foam dots when creating. It adds so much to your cards. Even if it's a simple one. 

I hope you have a wonderful day.