Baby You're A Firework

 

With Flag Day this weekend and Independence Day waving from just around the corner, I’ve been taking a little stroll down Bicentennial memory lane. I’m old enough to remember that wonderfully fun summer of bike parades, pool parties, backyard BBQs, and fireworks galore. It felt pretty carefree, at least for me and my siblings. One of the big thrills was the release of the Bicentennial Quarter. These days, there are so many different quarters floating around that none of them feel quite as magical. But before I disappear completely into nostalgia, I’ll move along.

I bought this stamp at least a year ago, and Pissy Kitty has been patiently—or maybe not so patiently—waiting for her big debut. We’re dog people, but I have a soft spot for any animal with attitude, and this kitty has sass to spare.

This stamp set is called Purr-ade Crasher: Pissy Kitty and it is from Unity Stamp Co.  I colored this sassy pants with Copic markers in the following colors:

• R05, R08, R24 - reds
• B26, B28, B39 - blues
• Y18, Y38, YR15 - yellows
• C00, C1, C3, C5 - kitty

I used a number of dies in my stash to cut out the different shapes from some Patriotic patterned paper.  The sentiments are all included in the stamp set which makes the a fun and quick card.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have a great Independence Day if you celebrate.

Sandy  

Let's Catch Up Soon!

 Hello and Happy Summer!  Today I have a shaker card that I created with some of the new goodies from the new Trinity Stamps release.  

This was a really easy shaker card to make because I used the new Porthole Circle Card Add On Die Set to create my well for the little shaker elements.  I did this by using the die to cut out six portholes and then stacked them on top of each other.  I glued the six stacked porthole pieces on top of a circle card that I cut out using the Circle Shaped Card Die Set.

I used one of the center cut outs to ink blend a background with Salty Ocean and Prize Ribbon Distress Oxide Ink.  

To decorate the inside of my porthole, I used the dies that are included with the Porthole Circle Card Add On Die Set for the sand, seaweed and coral.  The fish are from the new Tiny Tropical Fish Die Set.

I cut the actual porthole from a silver and dark gray shimmery cardstock and glued those pieces to a round piece of acetate.  I used the Clean Cut Layers-Circle Set A to cut the acetate piece along with the sentiment piece for the inside of the card.  Before I sealed up my card, I sprinkled in some Snow Day Confetti.  That mix is just perfect for the inside of this card.  

For the sentiment on the inside is stamped from the Simply Sentimental: Hello Stamp Set.  

This is such a pretty card and so unusual don't you think?  

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Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you have an amazing day!

Sandy

Tanks So Much!

 Now who doesn't need the occasional "tank you" card?  This fun new die from Trinty Stamps sure give is the "wow" factor.  

I have a process video up on my YouTube channel if you would like to follow along right here: https://youtu.be/LR9JrbWkR2c

The supplies that I used for this card are:

• Starring Sentiment - Tanks So Much Die Set
• Tiny Aquarium Elements Die Set
• Fish Bowl Circle Card Add On Die Set
• Simply Sentimental:Thanks Stamp Set

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Thank you for stopping by and I hope you are having an amazing summer.

Sandy

All American Girl

 Just look at this All American Girl by Pajama Crafter Stamps! She’s ready to celebrate the 4th of July, with the flag draped over her shoulders like a cape. Her hair bows tame those curly locks and perfectly match both her outfit and glasses. She’s simply American perfection!

Of course, this little beauty needed to have a background of fireworks for the evening's celebration.  In order to create this background, I first used the Fireworks Hot Foil Plates by Lawn Fawn with blue, silver and red foil.  Next, I used the Lawn Fawn Grassy Stencil to lay in the grass using Twisted Citron and Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide Ink.  The sky was ink blended with Tumbled Glass, Blueprint Sketch and Chipped Sapphire Distress Oxide Ink.  

I heat embossed the sentiment that is included in the stamp set with black embossing powder.  I just think this background is just outstanding!

I colored this All-American Girl with Copic markers in the following colors:

• E000, E00, E11, E21 - skin
• B21, B41, B91 - shorts
• Y04, Y06, Y08 - t-shirts
• B00, B24, B26 - flag
• R05, R24, R46 - flag
• Y21, Y24, Y25 -hair

To add a little extra excitement to the center of the fireworks, I added some Starlight Confetti Embellishments by Trinity Stamps.  They are a very think holographic star that absolutely looks like the hot foiled fireworks. 

This stamp set has a number of different sentiments, so I chose another one for the inside of this card.

She was just so fun to color!  I am sure I will be using her in other cards!

Thank you so much for stopping by and I truly hope you are enjoying your summer!

Sandy