New water color techniques.

I've been playing with some new stamps and trying some new techniques. One of those is using a water brush with my Tim Holtz inks to color in stamped images. I've watched many YouTube videos and have read several blogs so I thank all of you for the inspiration and tutorials. 

Here is what I ended up with after several tries. I still have to practice a bunch. 

Details:

Jaded Blossom Card Mat dies.

Jaded Blossom Autumn Leaves

Jaded Blossom Paint Splatters

Stampin' Up Best Bird stamps and dies

My Creative Time Script Type backgrounds

My Pink Stamper Sympathy and Comfort

Jumping in Puddles!

Hey there! Today is my Design Team day for SVG Cutting Files Cut Club. 

Not a Cut Club Member? Find out how to become a member here.

My card today features a couple files found in the March bundle, the little Girl in Raincoat and the simple umbrella. 

Here's a complete list of items I used today....
Jaded Blossom Card Mat Dies
Jaded Blossom Circle Dies
Jades Blossom Flag Dies
SVG Cutting Files Simple umbrella.
SVG Cutting files Girl in Raincoat
My Creative Time I'm here for you rain or shine stamps

Have a crafty day!

Spooky Greetings!

Happy Friday!

Been playing with some color burst inks this week to get some fall colors for Halloween cards. 

It took a few sheets of paper to get the orange blend I was happy with. 

I used bits of these orange papers on all four cards below.

I used several different stamps on these cards.

A real mix and match of Halloween stamps. 

I found it to be a good challenge to use the same stamp image and create different looks. 

Here is the list of goodies I used. 

Jaded Blossom Scalloped Square dies

Jaded Blossom Card Mat dies

Jaded Blossom Halloween dies

Jaded Blossom Border Dies 2

My Creative Time Too Cute to Spook Stamps and dies

My Creative Time Fright Night stamps

A Tropical Hello!

Happy Friday!
It's my day to share a new project over on the SVG Cutting Files Blog and this week it's a card.

I love the islands and thus paired the little Chibi Hula Girl withe some water color background for this fun card.

The base of the card I used the bubble side cut card base. 

It's a perfect foundation for my tropical card.

I also used the following to finish the card...

Jaded Blossom Card Mat dies

Jaded Blossom Hibiscus 

Jaded Blossom Aloha stamps

Jaded Blossom Tropical dies

Have a crafty day!!

Count Your Rainbows!

Hello! I have a card to share that I did for my DT day over at SVG Cutting Files a couple days ago.
It is inspired by all the rain we have been getting here in Minnesota this week.

My card today features the Let it Rain File set.

I did a simple background watercolor using a stamp pad and then spritzing it with water. I then held the paper at an angle so the watery ink would drip down like it is raining. Seemed like a good backdrop for my gal with her umbrella.

I also used the following to finish the card...

Jaded Blossom Card Mat dies

Jaded Blossom Dream in Color stamps

Have a crafty day!!

Happy Fourth of July!

Wishing everyone a wonderful and safe 4th of July. 

Here are the last few cards I did this year. 

I used a digital stamp I had in my collection. Sorry- cannot remember where I got it right now. 

I colored it on the silhouette and then did a print and cut. 

I used the dame digit image for the cards below. I used a card design from JB designer, Candace. You can see her card here that I used for inspiration. I love this design she did. 

I used the JB tags dies 2, card mat dies and celebrate america stamp set once again.

Have a crafty day!!

Dancing in the rain!

Happy Friday!
Today is my design day over at SVG Cutting Files  and I have a fun little card to share with you. It features a new file released in the store today.

I have seen and heard so much about the watercolor backgrounds and was inspired by fellow DT member, Lee-Ann to try color burst inks.

Oh my goodness, they are addicting!

I love how this turned out for the base of my card today.
 Just sprinkle a few grains of the color burst ink on the paper, spritz with water and watch the magic happen!

I added a few sequins for extra puddle splashes.

Here's what I used on my card today...
SVG Cutting Files Puddle Jump Girl

Jaded Blossom Card Mat Dies

My Creative Time I'm here for you Rain or Shine

Color Burst inks

Have a crafty day!

Love Always- A SVG Cutting Files Challenge

Hey there Everyone!  There is a new challenge at SVG Cutting Files, this month we have a "Valentine" theme.  Just remember, the project must include something from SVG Cutting Files. Projects should be linked on the blog or Facebook Galleria Group by February 14. As always, there is a great prize up for grabs.

I am using a new SVG Cutting File today called Swirl Heart Tree to make a couple cards.

I'm really liking the water color block stamping effect. It gives that nice watercolor blending of colors.

I used it here with a background mat in pink tones.

For this card, I used traditional red colors. 

This tree is so pretty and elegant. Perfect for so many different projects.

Here's a list of what I used on today's project......

SVG Cutting Files Swirl Heart Tree

JB Card Mat Dies

My Creative Time More Gift Card Sentiments

JB Simple Sayings Valentine Stamps

Have a crafty day

Skatin' by with a winter hi!

Today is my design day over at SVG Cutting Files and today I am sharing a couple winter themed cards. With the holidays just a few days behind us and still a over a month until Valentine's day, there is still plenty of winter fun to celebrate like sledding, hockey and ice Skating.

The first card features a brand new file in the store now called Chili Skating Girl.

She is so cute. With her little heart on her headband this could easily be a valentines card. Just change the sentiment.

The second card is using an older file from the SVG Cutting Files store from the Winter Kids file set.

I tried a new technique on these cards. I used an acrylic block for stamping, I then selected several different colors of ink pads and rubbed them onto the acrylic block. Next I sprayed the block with a fine mist of water and stamped this wet mess onto my paper. What a cool effect, the colors all bleed together to make a watercolor type background. 

I used some dies to cut out the square background before attaching it to my card. 

Jaded Blossom Stitched Square dies, 

Jaded Blossom Card Mat Dies

MCT Winter Cheer Stamp set

Peachy Keen face stamps

Have a crafty day!

Fun-Sized Halloween - a New SVG Cutting Files Challenge

Everyone!  There is a new challenge at SVG Cutting Files, this month we have a "Halloween" theme.  Just remember, the project must  include something from SVG Cutting Files. Projects should be linked on the blog or Facebook Galleria Group by November 14. As always, there is a great prize up for grabs. 

I ahve a little Halloween treat box to share today. What makes it so cute is the trick or treater in her little pumpkin costume. 

I used some scraps of Halloween paper to embellish.

Here's a list of what I used on today's project......

Chibi Trick or Treaters from SVG Cutting Files

Scallop Caddy Die

Halloween Treats 2

Card Mat dies

Have a crafty day

Jaded Blossom April Release - Day 4 - Happy Father's Day

It's Thursday and day four of the April Jaded Blossom release week. What a great week and so many fantastic ideas using these new stamps and dies. But wait, we're not done yet!

Today we have two more stamp sets to show you just in time for all the summer events happening.

I did a Father's Day card. This card has a pocket on the front to hold a gift card. You can find the card template in the silhouette store.

I used the JB card mat dies to make a "patch" for my sentiment that I  stamped from the
Worlds Greatest Parents stamp set. 

Here is a look at the complete sets of stamps and dies being featured by the Design Team today.

The Graduate

World's Greatest Parents

Be sure to stop by the Jaded Blossom blog to see what the other great projects the Design Team has to share with you. 
Have a crafty day!

Jaded Blossom April Release Day 1- Mahalo!

Welcome to day one of the Jaded Blossom April Release week!

The design team has out done themselves with projects with his release. All are must haves for your collection. 

To start the week we  have the Tropical Dies and coordinating stamps, Aloha.

After this winter, who isn't thinking of the beach. 

I did a little thank you lollipop treat using the new stamps and dies along with the Lollipop die. 

I made a mat using the card mat dies as well. It fits perfectly on the front of the Lollipop die. 

I dusted off my cricut machine to cut the cute flips flops. they can be found on the Car Decals cartridge. 

Here's a look at the complete stamp sets and die showcased today. 

Tropical Dies 

Aloha

We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $144.99

April 2015 Release will include:
7 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets 2 - New Dies 1 - 2x3 Freebie
freebie is for orders $40 or more (before tax and shipping), Friday 4pm PST through Sunday 11:59 pm PST
NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS! No waiting WEEKS for your stamps. WE SHIP ASAP!!!
This Package is only available till Wednesday 11:59pm pst, then will be back up on the store on Friday at 4pm pst during our Stamp Release Blog Hop!

Regular price for the release package is $155


Have a crafty day!!

Bird is the Word- an Adventurous Blog Hop!

Welcome to our Hakuna Matata (No worries) Blog Hop!

If you arrived from Sara's blog then you are in the right spot. If you just happened to stop by, you'll want to start at the beginning here so you don't miss a thing. 

Come and enjoy the ride as we take you on this adventurous hop and look at the AMAZING projects to inspire your creativity!!

As always,  these hops are sponsored by SVG Cutting Files & Jaded Blossom

The theme of this hop is quite adventurous and is 

24 hours long, endding PROMPTLY at 11:59 PM PST TONIGHT!

I just love this Cute SVG version of Zazu. and he is one of the files you can get at the end of this hop. How cool, right?

I did a little treat tray type box. 

I found a tutorial here for an origami box. It's perfect and simple for my treat tray. 

For the back, I used the Lollipop Die and glued it to the bottom before folding it up the back. I Embellished it a bit further with some coordinating paper, twine and some stamped washing tape using the following Jaded Blossom Stamps and Dies...

Lollipop Die

Card Mat Dies

Birds of a Feather stamps set

Animal Print Designer tapes

Mini Tag Dies 2

You can earn the free SVG files being showcased by our talented DT by following the guides below!

HOP GUIDELINES

1- Make sure to be a FOLLOWER on each stop along this hop. 

There are 15 in total.  *NEW MEMBERS have been ADDED, so make sure you are following them now as well!!

Learn more about HOW TO FOLLOW A BLOG by clicking HERE

2- Leave a comment on each blog to show some love for the inspiration you have just seen! Remember 15 stops, so that means 15 comments in total!

Learn more how to LEAVE A COMMENT by clicking HERE

3- Click on the REQUEST FILES button that will be located on ONE of the stops along the way.  Fill out the form provided and WAIT until you are verified BEFORE closing out your window. 

 If you DO NOT wait for the system to verify you, 

YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY FILES. There are NO resets given, so please make sure you follow this important step CORRECTLY.

**Kindly remember that all our hop files abide by our TERMS OF USE

You can read all about our BLOG HOPS and how to participate HERE

Did you miss any of the stops? 
 Well then, HAKUNA MATATA, our fool proof line up is below!!
Candace
Michelle
Jamie
Trixie
Gigi
Candace
Brigit
Mel
Sara
Barb
Crystal
Cindy
Gwen
Cassandra
Annie

Jaded Blossom February Release Day 4 - Shamrock Garden.

It's Thursday and day four of the February Jaded Blossom release week and a peak at another awesome stamp set.

I

The new Spring Signs stamps coordinate well with the fall dies. 

My little treat bag started with an SVG file from the SVG Cutting Files store here.

I embellished it with a couple rows of shamrocks and this adorable leprechaun. 

To make this treat box, I used...

Card Mat Dies

St. Patrick's Day Dies

Fall Dies

Here is a look at the complete stamp set being featured by the Design Team today.

Spring Signs

Be sure to stop by the Jaded Blossom blog to see what the other great projects the Design Team has to share with you. 
Have a crafty day!

Valentine Challenge!

It's time Jaded Blossom's February Challenge!

This months challenge is "Valentine Treats!" 

If you're new to Jaded Blossom, be sure to jump over to their blog now and become a blog follower so you don't miss out on all the super fun stuff. 

Also, visit the Garden of Creativity in Facebook and "Like" the JB Facebook Page.

Challenge Guidelines: 

1) Project must be new for this challenge, no back linking

2) Project must have a Jaded Blossom stamp somewhere on it. 

3) Only one entry per person

4) Link it up here by 2/28

I just love the new lollipop die so had to use it for today's inspiration project for the challenge.

I embellished the holder with a cute tiger which is from the SVG Cutting Files store and a sentiment from the Jaded Blossom Foxy stamp set . I added a few extra hearts to be sure we all know it's a valentine!

I hope you will join us and link up your Fun project on the Jaded Blossom Blog. Please be sure you check out the challenge guidelines before linking. 

Prize:

This month's prize for a randomly selected winner is:

While you're there, check out what the rest of the design team created. They are so extremely talented. 

Have a crafty day!!

Jaded Blossom February Release Day 1- Sweet Thanks

Welcome to day one of the Jaded Blossom January Release week!

Hope you are ready for some super cute and fun stamps and yes, a new die!
The first stamp set to be revealed this week is the Lollipops Galore stamp set. It coordinates nicely with this months die, the Lollipop Die. 

I used the new die to make a thank you treat. 

I started by cutting the base with die. I then made a mat using the Card Mat dies.

Next, I added this adorable little girl from the SVG Cutting Files Thoughts of You file set.
This set comes with a boy and a girl, so a two for one deal.

I added my own PKS face with some freckles and some ribbons on those pigtails.

On the inside I attached a small bag of chocolate candies. 

Here's a look at the complete stamp sets and die showcased today. 

Lollipops Galore 

Lollipop die

We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $134.99

January 2015 Release will include:
6 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets 2 - 4x4 Stamp Sets 1 - New Die 1 - 2x3 Freebie
freebie is for orders $40 or more (before tax and shipping), Friday 4pm PST through Sunday 11:59 pm PST
NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS! No waiting WEEKS for your stamps. WE SHIP ASAP!!!
This Package is only available till Wednesday 11:59pm pst, then will be back up on the store on Friday at 4pm pst during our Stamp Release Blog Hop!

Regular price for the release package is $146.99

Jaded Blossom December Mini Release and Challenge - A Tasty Holiday!

Hello! Jaded Blossom is having a special die release for December!

It's called the Goody Bag Die!

It's officially the holiday season and that makes me think of cookies.

The Goody Bag die works perfectly for small treats like my gingerbread cookies.

I used a die from the card mat dies to make a little window so you could see me cookies in the treat bag.

 I then cut and embossed the gingerbread boy from the Gingerbread wishes stamp and die set  to add with foam tape to the front. The sentiment is also from the Gingerbread wishes stamp set which I stamps on a tag using the Halloween Dies. 

 I used the JB A2 card sleeves to slip in 2 cookies and tie them up with a bow before inserting them into the treat bag. 

The Goody Bag Die will be available for sale starting December 1st, 12:00 am
(limited quantities available).
 There will be no stamp release this month.

Goody Bag Die is a 2 piece die.

It's for sale for $49.99

Make sure to head over to Jaded Blossom to see what the rest of the team created. 

There is also a new challenge starting and it's Crafter's Choice! Please be sure you check out the challenge rules before linking over at the Jaded Blossom Blog. 

I'll be back tomorrow with another project using t his new die. 

Have a crafty day!!

Jaded Blossom October Release Week - Day 1 - Holiday Tags

Welcome to day one of the Jaded Blossom October Release week!

I know we are all working on fall projects, but the Winter holidays are not far behind. Therefore, we have some great projects this week to help you prepare with the new release products. 

To start the week, I have some holiday tags. These were crazy easy to do with the New Jaded Blossom Christmas Dies.

These dies are so cute. All my tags  use the Treat Tag die as the base to build on. 

I added a background square with the Card Mat Dies

Then I added all my holiday dies on top with foam tape. 

Here's a look at the complete stamp sets and Dies showcased today. 

Christmas Dies

Christmas Signs Stamps

We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $139.99

October 2014 Release will include: 4 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets 3 - 4 x 4 Stamp Sets 2 - New Sets of Dies
NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS! No waiting WEEKS for your stamps. WE SHIP ASAP!!!
This Package is only available till Wednesday, October 8  11:59pm PST , then will be back up on the store on Friday at 4pm pst during our Stamp Release Blog Hop!
Regular Price $154.99
Have a crafty day!!

Jaded Blossom September Release Hop- You've Been Boo'd!

Hi Everyone! Welcome to 

Jaded Blossom's September 2014 Release Blog Hop.  

Now if you're here from KATE's blog you're in the right place, if you just happened to stop by, you'll want to start at the beginning so you don't miss anything.  I have the complete line up at the bottom of this post.
My hop project today is a Haunted House treat box. 

The treat box is a simple, yet versatile box the SVG Cutting Files Simple Treat box. 
My haunted little house has a purple roof that I created with several scalloped strips using the new Jaded Blossom Scallop Slider and Topper die. Once I had all the strips lined up, I cute the whole thing with the die and folded over the top before attaching to the treat box top.
The window is made using the Card Mat dies and the Candy Wrap dies for shutters. Of course the bats, spider web, drippy goo and the ghostly greeter in the window are from this weeks release, Halloween Dies. The sentiment was from an older stamp set, Halloween Treats.
I sandwiched two bat dies together for each one with a very thin piece of wire between that I wrapped around my bow.
I hope you enjoyed this weeks release projects as much as we have. 

To wrap up this release week, we have to have a deal for you right? This weekend only you can get the entire release package for $135.99

Regular Price for the Release Package is $148.99

1 - Free 2 x 3 Stamp for customers that spend $40 or more before Taxes and Shipping! FREEBIE is only available until Sunday 9/7, 11:59pm pst.

If you order the new release, you'll get this super spooky treat too!

BLOG CANDY

Just leave a comment on all the blogs along the hop!

The more blogs you comment on the more chances you have to win!

1st Prize Simple Stories 6 x 6 Paper Pad

2nd Prize Glitz 6 x 6 Paper Pad

Now on to the HOP....

Next up is JAMIE!

Just in case you get lost here is the Entire Line Up: 

MICHELLE 
ROBERTA (September Guest Designer)
CRYSTAL
KATE
BARB
JAMIE
MEL
GIGI
TANYA
TRIXIE
CANDACE