Inspired Stamps DT Thursday

Hello Everyone.  Hope you are all warm.  We are in the midst of another bout of snow.  We went so long with a mild winter and now we are seeing some snow.
Today our theme at Inspired Stamps is Easter.  Easter is only a few short weeks away, so now is the time to start creating Easter cards to share with your friends and family.  I chose Hymn Girl: March and Perfect Sentiments for my card.  I decided to go with a clean and simple card, embossing the white card and stamping Hymn Girl in the center.  I chose to emphasize the significance of the cross by only applying color to it.  I added the sentiment with a few punched flowers with Perfect Pearl accents.

I want to remind you that all these stamps and many more can be purchased in the Esty store and that shipping is free for orders over $25.00 in the US.
For more inspiration be sure to check out the Inspired Stamps blog.  New stamp sets are released on Fridays and Antoinette is hosting a Bible Journaling class for the month of March at her companion blog.  Be sure to stop by and check out the wonderful inspiration.

Inspired Stamps- DT Thursday

Today the Inspired Stamps design team is bringing you "Fall Birthday" cards.  I made my card with Perfect Sentiments and Fall Gratitude, Inspired Stamp sets.  The designer papers are from the BoBunny Apple Cider Collection.

I inked all the paper edges with walnut stain distress ink.  I cut a flower from a couple of Spellbinder flower die sets.  I cut a few small tags and stamped images from Fall Gratitude and then inked with antique linen and walnut stain distress inks.
Remember every Friday is a new project posted on the Inspired Stamps Blog for the 12 weeks of Christmas, don't miss some great ideas.
Hope you have a great day.  Thanks for stopping by.

Inspired Stamps- DT Thursday

 Fall is in the air.  Most schools are taking Fall breaks, so at Inspired Stamps we are making Fall cards.  Today I used the Flower Value Pack set for the sunflowers and stems and Perfect Sentiments for all the sentiments.

I used BoBunny Apple Cider Collection and Neutral double dot papers.  Both of these paper packs and many others are now available for purchase in the Inspired Stamps Online Store.
I colored and fussy cut all the sunflowers and stems.I added glossy accents and glitter to the center of each flower.  I love the extra sparkle each flower provides to the card, but the glitter will not flake off because it is embedded in the glossy accents.   I used dies for the label and the flower pot and the Fiskars grass border punch for the grass around the pot.  I also used a Sizzix die to create the pop up element.

I thought it would be fun to open to a bouquet of flowers.
Please check out the other DT creations by visiting their websites and check out what is new for this weeks post as well as to follow the 12 weeks of Christmas posts over at the Inspired Stamps Blog.
Have a great day and be safe.

Inspired Stamps DT Thursday

Hello there everyone.  Today at Inspired Stamps we are showcasing the alphabet stamps.  I chose to use Typewriter Text Lowercase and Perfect Sentiments for my card. I punched squares from the Bazzill Vintage Marketplace papers and rounded two corners and stamped a letter on each square and then masked off the word "Happy" on the Perfect sentiment "Happy Birthday" stamp and just stamped the word "Birthday".  I added a flower punched out of same paper pad (these are double sided papers so you get lots of options).  I added a button and some sequins.  The pieces were mounted on a piece of Bazzill pink cardstock and then onto a card base.
Clean and Simple, but I think bright, cheery and cute.
Please check out the other DT posts (click the links in my side bar) for more inspiration and the Inspired Stamps Online store to see all the alphabet sets available.  Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.

Inspired Stamps DT Thursday

 Hello Everyone, it is Thursday and time for another Inspired Stamps DT post.  Today we were asked to make baby or wedding cards.  "Tis the Season" for weddings, so I chose to make a few wedding cards.  I love the color combination of black, white and red so that is what I have used for both of my cards for this week.
The first card I used the large rose from the Flower Value pack set and stamped in black ink.  I matted this layer onto black cardstock and then added the sentiment from Perfect Sentiments onto a red, border punched piece.  Clean and Simple.

The second card I made a cake from three pieces of white cardstock cut into rectangles.  I embossed the pieces and added glitter tape at seams.  I stamped and colored several of the small roses and one medium sized rose from FlowerValue pack and fussy cut them all and added them to the cake.  I used foam adhesive to raise up a few and added punched leaves for interest.  I again used the "congratulations" stamp from perfect sentiments and adhered everything to an embossed piece of black cardstock.
Please be sure to check out the other DT creations and visit the Inspired Stamps blog for more inspiration.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

Inspired Stamps- DT Thursday

 Hello Everyone.  It is Thursday and time for an Inspired Stamps DT post.  Today we were asked to make a trio of birthday cards.  I chose to use two Inspired Stamps sets:  Spring Sketches (sentiment on the front of card, flowers and verse on inside of card) and Perfect Sentiments (Happy Birthday greeting inside the card).
I made a trio of gift card holder birthday cards and embossed the front pocket with a Sizzix embossing folder and sanded to reveal the green core.  I cut a file folder tab in different location on each card with the We R Memory Keepers envelope punch board.  I added some flowers and leaves (colored with Copic markers) and  ribbon. The card base was created by stamping the sentiment in Memento Tuxedo black ink and the flowers in Versamark.  I added a pull tab to the gift card (see top photo).

 The trio of cards together can be seen below.  Thank you for stopping by and please be sure to check out the other great card sets by the other design team members.  To see these stamps or any others please visit the Inspired Stamps online store and visit the Inspired Stamps blog for more inspiration.

Inspired Stamps-DT Thursday

 Hello, the Inspired Stamps DT is back this week with a set of three "thank you" cards.  I used two sets to make my set of cards, Thinking of You and Perfect Sentiments.  I used black cardstock punched with a Martha Stewart border punch to help image to pop.  I colored the edge of the sentiment flag with Copic markers to match with the image and drew stitch lines around for extra bit of detail.  I added some Stickles with a paint brush to add extra sparkle to each of the flowers.  Much prettier in real life.  Please be sure to check out all the other DT projects and the Inspired Stamps blog for more inspiration.

Card in purple, colored with purple Copics.






Thank you for stopping by and viewing my project.  Have a great day.

Inspired Stamps Thursday DT post

Hello Everyone.  I have some news for you.  Inspired Stamps is having a sale until midnight Friday, August 30th.  The sale is 20% off everything including sale/clearance items, so hurry over to the Inspired Stamps Store and choose your favorites before the sale ends.

Today we are celebrating with Birthday cards.  I used two Inspired Stamps sets, Thinking of you (flower cluster) and Perfect Sentiments.  I did some omitting stamping to stamp the "Happy" and "Birthday" on different lines.  If you look at this stamp set the words are in a straight line, but I wanted them to fit on my tag, so I inked each word separately.
 I embossed the background with the Happy Birthday Cuttlebug folder and used washi tape to make a banner.  I colored the flower image with Copics to match the washi colors.  I then mounted everything on a pink card base.

Thanks for stopping by and please be sure to check out the other DT designs and visit the Inspired Stamps blog for more tips on how to memorize scripture and make beautiful art journal pieces.  Have a great long weekend.  My kids are looking forward to sleeping in :)

Inspired Stamps- DT Thursday

Hello Everyone.  I hope you are having a great week.  The kiddos are out of school and it is officially summer as far as they are concerned.  This week the DT was asked to make summer creations.  My family loves to go to the beach whenever possible, so that is what I think of when I think of summer.
 I created the sky and clouds by inking the background paper, then I tore a couple of pieces of tan speckled paper for the sand.  I scoured the house for a tiny beach umbrella (I broke off the wooden supports (not the pieces attached to the umbrella but the supports that help it to stay open) so that I could flatten it against the card.  (I think it would be flat enough to mail.)  I stamped the dog from All God's Creatures and the Enjoy from Perfect Sentiments Stamp sets.  I colored the dog with Copic markers and then fussy cut and added pop dots to attach under the umbrella.
I hope this card scene conjures up some fun summer memories, as it does for me.  Please be sure to check out the other DT creations by clicking on their links off to the side or visiting the Inspired Stamps blog and as always you can find these images and many more at the Inspired Stamps online store.
Thank you for stopping by, please let me know what you think and tell me about your favorite summer memory spent with your family.

Inspired Stamps-DT Thursday

 Hello everyone.  I hope you are off to having a great Thursday.   This week we were asked to make birthday cards.  I have been under the weather and I think my crafting mojo has been hit as well, so I came up with three clean and simple cards.  I used the typewriter text  lowercase alphabet and Perfect Sentiments. I change out the card colors and the border punch, added bits of ribbon and flowers and voila.

Thanks for stopping by and please be sure to check out the other DT projects by visiting the Inspired Stamps blog.

Inspired Stamps-Thursday DT post

 Hello Everyone, Today at Inspired Stamps is doing Easter projects.  We were asked to do three cards.  I chose to use His Cross, Flower Buds and Perfect Sentiments, Inspired Stamps.  I used similar colors in each card but chose different designs.
I used different sized punches to for circles.  I stamped the flower buds on white circles and colored with Copic markers.  I used the sentiment from Perfect Sentiments to stamp Happy Easter.  I attached all the circles and embossed with Cuttlebug folder.

The purple background was embossed with same folder, but used the debossed side for the background and flower buds colored with Copics.
The white panel I used Bind and Stitch for stitching lines and His Cross for scripture and nail cross, then flower buds are on card base itself.  For this card I used Prismacolor pencils and attached the top panel after I tied a knot with yellow organza ribbon.

So here are my three versions of my Easter cards.  Let me know which is your favorite.  If you love these stamp sets visit the Inspired Stamps online store.  If you want to see more ideas visit the Inspired Stamps blog to see the other beautiful DT designs.  Have a great day.

Happy Birthday Inspired Stamps

Happy 2nd Birthday to Inspired Stamps!  Today we are posting birthday cards in celebration of Inspired Stamps 2nd Birthday.  Don't forget to use the 25% off your total order coupon which is good through the end of November to pick up some of your favorite Inspired Stamps sets.  Inspired Stamps are made in the USA and are of great quality.
Today I used Flower Buds and Perfect Sentiments to make my birthday card. I also pulled out a few Sizzlet dies (label and leaf).
I colored the flower with my Copics and pop dotted the center for more dimension.  The dp is from My Minds Eye.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving (the DT will not be posting Thursday).  We have a new installment of the 12 weeks of Chirstmas on Friday, please be sure to check out Inspired Stamps Blog for posting.
We are thankful for Inspired Stamps, the wonderful DT ladies, the opportunity to be creative and spread the love of God.

Inspired Stamps DT Post

 Hello Everyone, Today my Inspired Stamps card was inspired by my brother.  His birthday is coming up and because it is so close to the 4th, when we were young the decorations and festivities of the 4th were always inspiration for his cake, so I thought I would go back to our days of youth and make him a patriotic card.  He also served in the military, so this is fitting.  I used Perfect Sentiments (Inspired Stamps) in Ladybug red (Memento) .  I made the rosette from patriotic papers in my stash (old, old, old) and added some tails from the Spellbinder banner set.   I used stars dp (also old, old, old from my stash) and a piece of red grosgrain ribbon for a border. My brother lives in the mountains, so I stamped a scene from Scenic View (Inspired Stamps) and the sentiment May the Lord Bless your day.  I just outlined the image with Copic markers and went over with blending pen for some interest.
I wish everyone a happy safe holiday and I encourage you to check out the other DT creations.

Inspired Stamps- Whimisical Tree Christmas



Hello Everyone! 
It is time for the weekly Inspired Stamps DT post.  This week we were challenged to make Christmas themed projects.  Please check out my fellow DT blogs (their links are located under the Inspired Stamps DT logo) and visit the Inspired Stamps store to see these sets and many more.  Please check out Antoinette's blog for details on the Operation Write Home (OWH) blog hop this Saturday, October 1.  This is such a neat way of sharing your "missing you" and "love you" cards with the men and women serving in our military.

Using the pine tree from Whimsical Tree set (Inspired Stamps).

I masked the center tree and stamped the trees on either side.

I colored the trees with Copic markers and used my colorless blender to create the plaid pattern.

I added red gems to tree tops.  The sentiment is from Perfect Sentiment set (Inspired Stamps)



Inside of card:  I used Isaiah 9:6 verse from the Christmas Verses set (Inspired Stamps)



Card details:

Stamps: Whimsical Trees, Perfect Sentiments, Christmas Verses, Inspired Stamps

Ink: tuxedo black and rich cocoa, Memento

Paper: Kraft card base, DCWV; white cardstock, Wausau; old olive and real red, SU!

Tools: Spellbinder dies; Cuttlebug folder

Embellishments:  red checked ribbon, recycled from Bath and Body Works gift; red gems, Michael's; red button with twine

Thank you so much for stopping by to see my post, I would love it if you would leave me a comment.  The comments really make my day.  Please stop by each of my DT member blogs and see their creations as well. Have a blessed day!

Inspired Stamps Fall Cards

Hello Everyone!  Happy Thursday.  Fall is in the air and that is what this weeks Inspired Stamps Blog post is all about.  Each DT member has created their own Fall themed card using different Inspired Stamps stamps. 
I chose to stamp it 3 ways. I love the colors of Fall, so I chose to use rust, mustard and olive to depict the leaves changing color.  I could not decide how I wanted to display my focal image (Whimsical Trees), so I tried several techniques.  The top card was made using glossy white cardstock and embossing the trees with clear embossing powder and then inking over the image with really rust, old olive and more mustard inks (resist embossing).  I used the ticket Sizzix die for large and small tickets.  The sentiment is from the Perfect Sentiments set. 

 The second card was made with watercolor paper  and watercolor crayons (same colors as listed above) to create the background.  I then heat embossed the trees with brown embossing powder.  I used the smaller trees in the Whimsical Trees set to stamp on the twill ribbon and colored with SU! markers in old olive and more mustard.

The scripture was and individual scripture verse, Inspired Stamps.

The third card was stamped in black onyx Versafine and colored with Prisma pencils.  It is very bright and cheery.  For the last two cards I used different Spellbinders dies to cut out focal image and matte as well as scallops.  It was a lot of fun to stamp it 3 ways and to get very different looking and feeling cards.  Please leave me a comment, I love to hear from you all. Also please use the links on the left hand side to visit my DT members blogs and look at their beautiful fall creations.  Have a Blessed day and thanks for stopping by and looking.  Please feel free to use the link to the Inspired Stamps store to see these stamps and many more, including last weeks new September releases.