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Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Your Next Stamp - DT Dare Just For You!

Hello friends! I'm back today with a special DT Dare using the New Release stamps from Your Next Stamp! *You can win a stamp set of your choice by leaving a comment on the YNS DT Dare blog post!! The challenge for this 'Dare' was to create a project using the theme "Just For You". As soon as I saw the adorable Bugs and Kisses stamp set I knew I wanted to create a card and tag using them. And I love the beautiful scripty sentiments in the Whatnot Sentiment Ten set - so how perfect to combine them to help me make a set to thank someone for being so wonderful!


I created a mixed media gift tag by layering inks and paste to give pretty layers. I love the pink and blue colour scheme!

I started off by sponging Distress Oxide Inks onto a manilla tag and then spritzing it with water droplets.

Next, I used some clear Matte Gel texture paste mixed with Tattered Angels Glimmer Glam through a stencil to create texture on the background. The Ranger Craft Squeegee worked well to pull the paste over the stencil!

I stamped directly onto my tag with sentiments from the Whatnot Sentiment Ten and Bugs and Kisses stamp sets and used the clouds from the bug set to stamp with water - which left an image on the Distress Ink background, since they react with water!

I even stamped right on some seam binding ribbon with some sentiments from this set! Since I used waterproof ink I didn't have to worry that it would bleed.

And, lastly, I coloured my ribbon with Distress Oxide Inks by smooshing them on the craft mat, spritzing with water, and scrunching my ribbon up to lay it in the colour. These adorable bugs were watercoloured using Jane Davenport Mermaid Markers and I added some Tattered Angels Glimmer Glam to the dragonfly.

By adding foam dots I gave these little bugs some dimension and used the new Firecracker Sparkly Gumdrops along with sequins, a button, and SMS burlap string.

The sweet butterfly in the Whatnot Sentiment Ten was stamped on the background with Distress Ink, and I used a heart stamp from the Bugs and Kisses set, coloured in and covered with Glossy Accents.

For the card, I created another tag in a similar way and added my cute ladybug image along with a couple stamped sentiments. Some baker's twine looped several times made a thick bow and I gathered it together using a pretty button.

I used some of the Firecracker Sparkly Gumdrops and more sequins to embellish. I love the Kaisercraft Wildflower paper I used on the card base!

Inside, I used the Thanks from the Whatnot Sentiment Ten and some more lovely butterflies stamped with Distress Oxide Ink.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Be sure to head over to the Your Next Stamp blog to see what all the other designers have come up with for this challenge - and leave a comment on the DT Dare post to have your name entered into a draw for a stamp set of your choice!! (comments must be left by June 16 and the winner will be drawn on June 18)

Linked to:
FFC #192 – AG
PDE – 176 Cards

DL Art - Thankful Thursday June Linky Challenge
SSS Monday Challenge - Touchy Feely


Thursday, June 8, 2017

SpiegelMom Scraps - Motivational Card Set!

Howdy friends! I'm posting over on the SpiegelMom Scraps blog today and wanted to share a motivational retro card set with you! Our theme this month is 'Take Us Back June' and the Design Team has been working hard to find lots of 80's and 90's inspiration! These adorable animals from the Work It clear stamp set from Pretty Cute Stamps totally reminded me of the '20 Minute Workout' program from the 80's. I may or may not have dressed up with a headband or bodysuit and danced around my living room while that show was on....

Be sure to head over to the SpiegelMom Scraps blog to see all the details, closeups and inside of each card! And don't forget to use the code KARLA15 to save 15% off your purchases in the SpiegelMom Scraps shop!!

Linked to:
Jo's Scrap Shack - FFC #191 AG
DL Art - Thankful Thursday June Linky Challenge


Monday, May 1, 2017

SpiegelMom Scraps - May Blog Hop!!


I am so so super excited to announce I've joined the SpiegelMom Scraps Design Team! I've known Jody from SMS for a while now and she is such an amazing person with a fabulous small business that I've loved supporting. I am so honored to be chosen as one of her DT members and have to pinch myself that I get to work alongside such other talented, lovely ladies using such fantastic products!

Now, a little about me - I am a mom of 3 beautiful girls - ages 29, 10 and 5! I love creating and whether it's cardmaking, scrapbooking or home decor (and a little crochet) I'm always busy. I love involving my girls and seeing how they use crafty supplies in new and creative ways. I live in Calgary, Alberta Canada, but I grew up on the East Coast of Canada in Nova Scotia - so I'll always be a Maritime Girl at heart ;) If you've followed my blog you probably know I LOVE using SMS Sequins! To me, they are like sprinkles on the icing on a cake - fun, pretty and delicious! I'll be sharing a Creative Card feature at the SpiegelMom Scraps blog this year, so be sure to follow along so you don't miss any of the awesome creations I've got in mind!

It's time for our May 1st blog hop, and if you've arrived from Marie's blog you are in the right place! If you want to start from the beginning, then head over to the SpiegelMom Scraps blog. There is a $20 Gift Certificate available to be won for one random commenter, so be sure to leave a comment on all the blogs!


For my project today I've created a Twist and Pop card. I've seen so many wonderful designs and wanted to try one myself using some of the awesome new supplies I just ordered from the SpiegelMom Scraps store! I wanted to go for a spring colour theme so I chose the pretty Pandora's Ombre, What's Up Buttercup and You Are My Sunshine sequin mixes along with the Shooting Cork Stars, Cork Confetti Butterflies and Raspberry Burlap String on my card.

I chose a cute Gorjuss Girl in a tea cup stamp and used watercolour paper along with my Jane Davenport Mermaid Markers to colour in the images. I added a little tag to my removable tea bag, which I decorated with pretty star cork and sequins and attached to a belly band.

A while ago I got a Heartfelt Creations Christmas paper pad that had a lot of purple and blue papers in it and I thought it would be great to incorporate these colours into my spring card! I definitely don't see Christmas when I look at this card, so it was a neat way to get more use out of this pretty paper pad.

I love the 'twist and pop' motion of this card! I'm sure whoever gets this card is going to be intrigued!

 I absolutely love the colours in these sequin mixes and the sweet little flowers included! I love using sequins inside my card too to decorate!

After taking off the tea and band this card can be propped up and looks just as lovely!

If you'd like to download the dimensions, just click on the picture below to save it to your computer.

You can see the video I've made to show you how to create your own Twist and Pop card HERE where you can get all the details and get lots of closeups. I'd love for you to like and subscribe!



Now here's the Blog Hop line up where you can meet the NEW DESIGN TEAM and see all their amazing projects!

SpiegelMom Scraps Blog http://spiegelmomscraps.com/
Karla Yungwirth You Are HERE!

And since I know you all love a deal - here's a code you can use every time you go shopping at the SpiegelMom Scraps store to save 15%!  KARLA15

Thanks so much for stopping by! Don't forget to leave a comment for your chance to win a $20 GC to the SMS Store, and be sure to head over to the next stop on the hop - Hannah's blog. Have a very happy, very crafty week!!

Linked to:
FFC #186 - AG
DL Art - Thankful Thursday May Linky Challenge
SSS Wednesday Challenge - AG