Frantic Stampers Performing Lion Die

Hello Everyone!

Today I am coming to you with some projects for Frantic Stamper.  

 For this card I created the background using the Stitched Rounded Rectangles.  These are great for making mats for your cards and projects and even frames.  I placed the two largest dies together on my die cutting machine to create the stitched frame for the bottom layer and then Die cut another piece of patterned paper to create the focal image on for the front of the card.  This piece was placed on the card with foam tape to add some dimension.

For my focal image I used the Performing Lion die cut.

To create a really good look with your die cut images you can cut the image out multiple times in different colours of paper, for this image I chose patterned paper and then used distress inks to shade the entire image and also on the triangle cutouts of the stand to make them darker.  I then added a piece of paper to the back of his head for the ear cutouts and added small dots of black marker for the eyes and nose.

To finish the card off I stamped my sentiment and added accents with Nuvo Crystal drops in Apple Green.  This is one of my favourite embellishments right now.

When I was die cutting my Lion in the different patterned papers I noticed that the head by itself was a super cute bear face so I made this little pinwheel with the bear face.  I used the new Pinwheel die which is so great!!  I just attached the pinwheel to a paper straw and ta-da!  Magic.  These would make great wands for party favours.

I hope you enjoyed my projects for today and please check out Frantic Stamper for some great dies and stamps.

Happy Papercrafting!
Sarah

Surprise!

Just wanted to check in on Blogger land.  I know I don't get over here but time does not always allow me to sit and type out words =)  I find it easier to express my craftiness over on Youtube in video format but don't be surprised if you see some posts from me.

I am participating in the Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop which is running from December 9th to 16th.  So stayed tuned and get out your coffee, tea or hot cocoa stamps if you want to participate along with us.

Here is the link to the Coffee Loving Cardmakers Blog - here.

Happy Papercrafting!
Sarah

Stampoholic Episode 2 - Die Cut Images

Welcome back for Episode 2 - this week I would like to share some tips and tricks on using stamped images that come with thin metal dies.  The first set that I am using is the solid metal dies which you have to cut first and then stamp - by using a template in your Stampoholic it makes it so much easier to line up the stamp and get a perfect impression every time.

For more detailed instructions please check out the youtube video attached.

Now the second set that I used is the open metal dies.  Generally you would cut these apart and then place them on all your images that you have stamped in various places on the paper.  By keeping the dies attached you can stamp and cut all in one run through your die cut machine. 

First you place your dies cutting side down on your stampoholic as shown.

Then you would position your stamps in the spot for each die, wiggle them into place and then close the lid to transfer them over.  Then you can stamp as many as you want and when you are ready to die cut you just place your die over top and run it through your die cut machine once.

You will definitely want to see the video to watch this one in action =)

Here are the copic colours used in the above cards.

Hope you enjoy the video and get inspired to make many great projects.  But before you go Die Cuts and More is having a give away, at the end of this 6 Video series there will be a draw and you can win a Stampoholic Nano of your very own.  Please see the rules below.

Stampoholic Nano Giveaway
1. Must be a subscriber to Die Cuts and More on YouTube.
2. Must be a subscriber to ME on YouTube.
3. Join the Stampoholic Fans Facebook Group and Like the Stampoholic Shop on Facebook.
4. Leave a comment on the Die Cuts and More blog for Episode 1.

Also free shipping is still going on through the Facebook Shop and there is a coupon code for $5 off your purchase which has been extended to Monday - HAPPYSUNDAY.

Good Luck and Happy Papercrafting!
Sarah

Twisted Kit Cards

Here is my 2nd project for Not2Shabby on Zibbet using the Greeting Farms Twisted Kit.  These guys are so super cute and I just wanted to do some boy birthday cards.  After doing so much girly stuff it is hard to figure out what to do.  I had to ask Jonathan if it was okay to add sequins to the boy cards - lol.

Don't forget the Twisted kit is on sale right now for 5% off - $45.60 and with my coupon you get another 10% off that price.  (SARAH)  Head over to the shop now to get your kit -  Not2Shabby!

Now for my cards.  Since I am decluttering right now I picked out some very cute boy paper.  And also a star spellbinders for matting the little boys.  The tag die is from MFT and then sequins from the dollar store.

Here is a little close up of each of the little boys.  One blond, one brunette and one red head =)

Here is the copic colours used on all the images.  As always if you would like a closer look please hit the link to my youTube channel on the right.

Happy Papercrafting!
Sarah

It's about time...

Wow, it has been a long time!!

Well I've still been crafting but mostly posting on my youtube channel which I am happy to say is up over 1500 subscribers.

I thought I would come over here and give you some pictures of what you've been missing out on.  And I promise that I am going to keep sharing with you.  Life gets pretty busy but if I don't find time to craft I am definitely not a happy person to get along with =)

I have recently purchased quite a few new stamps from Simon Says Stamp, the Greeting Farm, Mama Elephant, Some Odd Girl and much more.  I made it a goal to make something with everything that I buy and start using up some of my stash.  No use keeping it lying around to look at when I could use it on some amazing projects.

Anyways, here are some of the cards that I have made recently.  If you want to take a closer look just head over to my youtube channel and check out my video's.

Hope you keep watching, I have some exciting news coming in July!!

Happy Papercrafting!
Sarah