Pamper Yourself

Hi friends! It’s Thursday, so that means it’s time for the This or That Hop on Instagram! This week’s theme is Clean & Simple or Intricate. 

If you know me, you know I’m all about that Clean & Simple (CAS) life, although sometimes, it might not feel that simple! But what always draws me in is the beauty of clean lines and all that lovely white space. Which style are you drawn to - Clean & Simple or Intricate?

My card showcases the adorable C.C. Designs Bubble Bath Swissie, paired with the fun Miss Ink Stamps Random Dots Stencil.

I began by stamping the image and coloring it with Copic Markers. Afterward, I used my Scan N Cut to carefully cut it out. For the background, I masked a panel of white alcohol-friendly cardstock and placed the Miss Ink Stamps Random Dots Stencil on top. I then used Copic markers to add color to the bubbles, giving them a soft, playful look. 

I cut two strips of glitter cardstock and adhered them to both sides of the bubbles for a pop of sparkle and to add a bit of dimension. I stamped the sentiment in black ink and popped the images on foam tape to give the design some lift and create a clean, finished look.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with creativity and joy!

CHALLENGES:

Word Art Wednesday - #677-678

Allsorts - #817

Di's Digi Challenge - Circles Everywhere

Classic Design - #2-2025

Crafters Cafe - #316 Dots

Unicorn Challenge - #106

We Love Stamping - February CAS

I Spy with My Little Eye - #23 No DSP

Cow's it Going?

Hey friends! I’m back with more inspiration from @artful.angel February release. For this card, I went clean and simple and just couldn’t resist using the super cute cow from the Never Change Your Stripes set - it’s seriously too fun! I paired it with the adorable garden image from the Slow Much set to add a sweet touch. I had such a blast putting this together, and I really hope it brings a little smile to your face today!

I began by stamping and coloring the images with Copic Markers. Next, I cut a stitched circle out of a white panel and blended some blue ink onto a second panel. I adhered the circle panel to the inked one with liquid adhesive. 

For the scene, I carefully tucked the floral image into the circle and then adhered it to a white A2 card base. I then added the cow with foam tape for extra dimension. I finished it off by adding a small butterfly above the floral image for a little extra charm. The sentiment was stamped and die cut with a die and adhered with liquid adhesive.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with creativity and joy!

Trust the Journey

Hello friends! Today, I’m excited to share a card inspired by the Altenew February Inspiration Challenge. I used the beautiful Poppy Arrangement Stamp & Die Bundle and Mosaic Diamonds Stamp Set from Altenew to create this design, and I thoroughly enjoyed putting it together!

I started with a panel of white cardstock, placed it on my Stampwheel, and stamped the images in black ink. Next, I used the coordinating layering stencils to color them in with Fresh Dye Inks in Sweet Dreams and Delectable Delights. Once the coloring was done, I used the coordinating dies to cut them out, giving them a crisp and polished look.

For the background, I took a panel of watercolor cardstock and stamped the Mosaic Diamonds Stamp Set, inking it up with Delectable Delights. I then spritzed it with water and gently pressed it onto the panel, allowing the ink to transfer and create a soft textured watercolor effect. To enhance the texture, I added splatters using milk chocolate and Topaz from the Metallic Watercolor 14 Pan Set, giving the background a beautiful shimmer and depth.

I trimmed the panel to 4 x 5 1/4 inches and cut another panel slightly smaller. I adhered them together with liquid adhesive to give a little added lift, then attached the assembled background to a white card base.

I then adhered the images using foam tape to create a layered 3D effect. The sentiment was heat embossed on brown cardstock with white embossing powder and also popped up with foam tape, adding even more dimension to the design.

To finish the card, I added soft brown sequins for a touch of sparkle and to complement the overall design.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with creativity and joy!

CHALLENGES:

Altenew February 2025 Inspiration Challenge 

Crafting with the Seasons - inspired by my favorite season Autumn

Word Art Wednesday - #687-688

Allsorts - #817

Classic Design - #2-2025

I Spy with my little Eye - #23 

Triple B - February *Blooms

Umbrella of Friendship

Hello friends! With all this crazy weather lately, I thought I’d channel my feelings into a card. While it starts off a bit gloomy, this sweet image really brings it to life and makes me smile every time I look at it. It’s funny how a little creativity can turn a gloomy mood around!

Hello friends! Today’s card features the C.C. Designs Umbrella Swissie Clear Stamp Set, which is currently on clearance! 

I started by stamping the image on Neenah Solar White #110 cardstock and coloring it with Copic markers. I used my Scan N Cut machine to cut it out.

For the background, I took a panel of watercolor cardstock and blended Distress Oxide inks in Blueprint Sketch, Faded Blue Jeans, and Broken China to create a gloomy, yet soothing sky effect.

To add texture and depth to the background, I spritzed a bubble envelope with water and pressed it onto the blended panel. Next, I used the Altenew Squiggly Lines Stencil and applied embossing paste with a palette knife to create a rain effect, adding a textured, rainy feel that perfectly complements the image.

Next, I used a Stitched Clouds Border Die from La-La Land Crafts  to create a cute cloud shape and adhered it to the top of the panel using foam tape for added dimension and a playful touch to the scene.

Once the panel was adhered to an A2 white card base, I added the image using foam tape for a bit of dimension. I placed a puddle underneath her for extra detail. For the sentiment, I heat embossed it, die-cut it with a sentiment die, and then popped it up on foam tape, placing it onto the panel to finish off the card.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Wishing you a day filled with sunshine and smiles!

CHALLENGES:

Word Art Wednesday - #687-688

Allsorts - #817

Classic Design - #2-2025 AG

Crafters Cafe - #316 *Stripes

Unicorn Challenge - #106 *Stripes

Just Us Girls - ##762

Happy Easter

Happy Sunday, friends! I hope you're having a wonderful weekend. I’m getting a head start on my Easter cards and couldn’t wait to share this adorable one featuring Simon Says Stamps You Make Me Hoppy.

I began by stamping and coloring all the cute images with my Copic Markers. While I used my Scan N Cut to cut them out, there are coordinating dies available that would work perfectly too!

For the background, I blended Distress Oxide inks in Salty Ocean, Mowed Lawn, and Twisted Citron on a white panel and die-cut it with the Time for Tea Stitched Window Die. For the second panel, I blended the same inks and added Squeezed Lemonade to create a cheerful spring background, spritzed it with water, and adhered it to the first panel. Using the negative pieces, I die-cut some grass and placed it in the open window, then attached the whole panel to a white card base.

I adhered the images using a mix of liquid adhesive and foam tape to add dimension. The sentiment was stamped in black ink, fussy cut, and also popped up with foam tape.

Thanks for hopping by! Hope your day is as sweet as an Easter treat! 

CHALLENGES:

SSS Monday Challenge - Spritz & Splatter

Crafty Catz - #687

Word Art Wednesday - #687-688

Park Hopping My Happy Place - Bunny Hop

Penny's Paper - #590

Classic Design - #2-2025 AG

Creative Moments - #267 *Cute

Birthday Wishes

Hi friends! Today I’m sharing a card featuring the super cute Lili of the Valley Birthday Bumps. This image is absolutely adorable, and I had so much fun bringing it to life! The little characters are just too sweet, and I couldn’t resist coloring them up in cheerful, bright tones to match the fun birthday vibe! 

I printed the adorable image and colored it using Prismacolor pencils. The soft, creamy texture of the pencils made blending the colors so enjoyable, allowing me to create smooth shading and vibrant highlights.

After coloring the image, I cut it out using a stitched square die for a clean, finished look. I then assembled it onto some fun patterned paper from My Favorite Things - Colorful Canvas Paper Pad and Pixi Dust Designs - Puppy Love Paper Pad, which really complemented the vibrant colors and added an extra pop of fun to the design. I love how the paper choices tie everything together perfectly!

The sentiment was stamped in a soft red ink to match the warmth of the card, then trimmed and adhered with liquid adhesive.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with creativity and joy!

Feel Better

Hi there, friends! We’re back with a brand new challenge at Beautiful Blossoms Challenge, and as always, it’s Anything Floral Goes! An optional mood board is available for extra inspiration. I can’t wait to see all your beautiful creations! Happy Crafting! 

For this card, I’ve used the Altenew Build-A-Flower: Camelia Japonica along with one of my all-time favorite techniques using the Wavy Grid Stencil for adding depth and texture!

To create the background, I began with a white cardstock panel, securing it onto my stamp wheel. I then placed a stencil on top and mixed up some embossing paste with Water Hyacinth from the Blue Mountains Fresh Dye Ink Set set to add some color and applied it through the stencil with a palette knife.

I stamped the floral and leaf images using the layering stamps and colored them accordingly. Then, I used the coordinating dies to cut them out and adhered them to the panel with foam tape for added dimension. The sentiment is from the Classic Greetings set, which I stamped to complete the design.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with creativity and joy!

Holding You in My Heart

Hi friends! Today, I’m excited to share more inspiration using the Fabulous Fuchsias Stamp and Die set from The Rabbit Hole Designs to create a beautiful, vibrant design. I can’t wait to show you how I’ve used these products in today’s project! Be sure to use code CARRIANNE10 to SAVE 10% on your entire purchase!

I began by creating a stencil using the dies from the Fabulous Fuchsias set on a white panel, running it through my die-cutting machine to create a precise template. I then placed the stencil over another white panel and carefully blended yellow ink through the openings, allowing the color to softly fill the shapes. 

Next, I stamped the matching image in Versamark ink and heat embossed it with white embossing powder, giving it a crisp, glossy finish. I repeated this process for all the images, allowing the glossy white embossing to pop against the blended ink. 

Next, I stamped the focal image and colored it with Copic markers, I used the matching die to cut out the image and popped it up onto the center of the panel with foam tape, giving it a nice lift. I adhered the panel to a black mat and then to a white A2 card base.

For the sentiment, I used the Mindful Magnolias stamp set. I stamped it onto black cardstock with Versamark ink and heat embossed it with white embossing powder, creating a striking contrast. I adhered the sentiment using foam tape for added dimension. I adhered the panel to a black mat and then to a white A2 card base.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with creativity and joy!