Creating Kindness Blog Hop - Summer Fun - Flowers of Friendship

July 1, 2021

Hello! Welcome to the July edition of the Creating Kindness Blog hop. This month we are playing with the theme ‘Summer Fun’. I think of rainbow, bright colors, pretty flowers and hot days when I think of summer. This card feels very summery to me. My project today features the ‘Flowers of Friendship’ stamp and punch bundle.

I created a rainbow watercolor in the background of this card slowly blending one color into the next. I then stamped in versamark and heat set the images using white emboss powder. I really love this look, soft with bold colors. I hope you enjoy it too.

Every month we invite a guest designer to create along with us. Leena Girsa is our guest this month.

You can follow Leena Girsa on all of her socials.

Blog: http://alacards.blogspot.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lgirsa/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTME4wmKAZBHbG6SCJlP_aQ
Facebook: https://business.facebook.com/leenagirsaalacards/

The full link up for this blog hop can be found below. Thanks for stopping by.

Summer Fun - Creating Kindness

Blog Hop List

Blog Hop Participants

1. Leena Girsa - Special Guest Designer - Canada

2. Cheryl Miller - Australia

3. Jay Soriano - UK

4. Charlet Mallett - USA

5. Marcy Denning - Canada

6. Liz Yuille - UK

Are you Interested in purchasing Stampin' Up! products? I would LOVE to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. If you live in the United States you can order your paper crafting supplies from my online store.

So easy. THANK YOU!

Creating Kindness Blog Hop - Spring Fling - Flower Explosion using In Bloom Bundle

April 1, 2021

Hello! Welcome to the April edition of the Creating Kindness Blog hop. This month we are playing with the theme ‘Spring Fling’. Nothing says spring better than pretty flowers … and in this case projects featuring an explosion full of flowers. Both of my projects today feature the ‘In Bloom’ stamp and die bundle.

A little about these projects … First I landed on a color palette. The colors used are Magenta Madness, Blushing Bride, Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Old Olive and Pear Pizazz.

Next I set to work cutting loads and loads of flowers and leaves in each color. Having the cut flowers at the ready made arranging a bouquet easy. I decided to keep each layered flower the same color, including the pearl in the center. Keeping the flowers monochromatic helps simplify all the busy flowers. The flower petals have been curved and shaped using a Bone folder.

With all the leftover flowers I was able to create a simple box card. You could really go crazy adding flowers and adornment to the general box card. I kept it simple but I found this bundle is perfect for making a pop up box card. A full list of supplies can be found below.

Every month we invite a guest designer to create along with us. Jackie Aitken is our guest this month and she came up with this fabulous theme!

Follow Jackie on all of her socials:

Blog: https://jaxxcraftycreations.blogspot.com
Instagram: http://instagram.com/jaxxcraftycreations
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackieaitkensu/
Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/JaxxCreations/

The full link up for this blog hop can be found below. Thanks for stopping by.

Spring Fling - Creating Kindness

Blog Hop List

Jackie Aitken - Guest Designer - Australia

Marcy Denning - Canada

Jay Soriano - UK

Charlet Mallett - USA (YOU ARE HERE)

Jenny Hall - USA

So easy. THANK YOU!

Product List

In Bloom Bundle

[156208]

$48.50

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper

[152494]

$21.00

Dandy Laser Cut Paper

[154300]

$11.50

Gold Hoops Embellishments

[152474]

$7.50

Pastel Pearls

[154571]

$6.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$8.25

Magenta Madness 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153080]

$8.75

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131198]

$8.75

Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146987]

$8.75

Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146986]

$8.75

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

$8.75

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131201]

$8.75

Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack

[154579]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

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Creating Kindness Blog Hop - Designers Choice

December 3, 2020

Hello! It’s been a hot minute since I’ve has the chance to play along with the Creating Kindness team. I had to close out the 2020 year with one last hop!

This month is Designers Choice theme. I created a peaceful winter scene card in Crumb Cake. I sponged white ink onto the birch trees for a little added dimension, I’m sure my CK friends have fantastic projects to share as well and I cannot wait to see them..

Every month we invite someone to stamp with us. Our guest this month is Jan Clothier and I can’t wait to see what she has created along with all of my other friends. Jan is up next on this hop. The full link up can be found below. Thanks for stopping by.

Texture - Creating Kindness

Bllog Hop Participants

1. Jan Clothier - Guest Designer – NZ

2. Lou Kitzelman – Australia

3. Cheryll Miller – Australia

4. Jay Soriano – UK

5. Jenny Hall – USA

6. Liz Yuille - UK

7. Charlet Mallett – USA

So easy. THANK YOU!

Creating Kindness Blog Hop - Texture

June 4, 2020

Hello! Welcome to this months edition of the Creating Kindness Blog hop. This month we are all exploring texture. There are so many ways you can add texture OR the look of texture to your projects. I’m sure my CK friends have fantastic projects to share.

To add the look of texture to my project I embossed a sheet of Whisper White cardstock using the Subtle texture embossing folder. Then I stamped the large flower image from the Blossom of Blooms stamp set onto the textured cardstock in Coastal Cabana. The ink transfers to the raised areas on the textured cardstock but is omitted in the recessed areas. This is a simple technique that has a beautiful effect.

Every month we invite someone to stamp with us. Our guest this month is Melinda Stearns and I can’t wait to see what she has created along with all of my other friends. Melinda is up next on this hop. The full link up can be found below. Thanks for stopping by.

Texture - Creating Kindness

Blog Hop Participants

1. Melinda Stearns - Guest Designer – USA

2. Tanya Boser – USA

3. Lou Kitzelman – Australia

4. Danielle Bennenk – Netherlands

5. Jay Soriano – UK

6. Liz Yuille – UK

7. Marcy Denning – Canada

8. Jenny Hall – USA

9. Sara Levin - USA

10. Charlet Mallett – USA (YOU ARE HERE)

So easy. THANK YOU!

Building blooms. 🌸🌸🌸 I think I spent the most time die-cutting flower bits for this card. Colors are: Bubble Bath, Lemon Lolly, & Soft Seafoam. Card created for #gdp489 color challenge @global_design_project . Stamp & die bundle is called Impressions Abloom. #stampinup #cardmaker #cardmaking #cardmakingideas #cardmakinghobby #cardmakingchallenge #impressionsabloom #cardmakingreels #papercrafting

Ready for some springtime inspiration? I used the colors from @global_design_project #gdp489 challenge (Bubble Bath, Soft Sea Foam, Lemon Lolly) to create this card using the 'Imressions Abloom' bundle. This is super sneak, brand new bundle I received at OnStage. This bundle is so much fun, the dies are amazing. It'll be available for purchase in May. • How way to play along with @global_design_project : • Post your creation to Instagram or Facebook • Tag @global_design_project • Use the challenge Hashtag #gdp489 Are you ready for some BONUS inspiration on this Monday? It's time for another 'Monday Montage' insta hop. We are all sharing fabulous creations using Stampin’ Up! products. Next up in today’s insta hop is my friend Cheryl @nukumach1 Follow along with the Montage Montage crew on Instagram: Bree @Craftsomnia Cathy @sugarshackdesigns Charlet @i.heart.stamps - that’s me! Cheryl @nukumach1 Dani @danisthoughtfulcorner Elizabeth @seeinginkspots Emily @emkcreationsil Julie @creatingontherun - not hopping this week Rae Jean @mystampinmemories Wendy @tinkermom85 #stampinup #impressionsabloom #colorchallenge #cardmaker #cardmaking #handmadecard #papercrafting #mondaymontage

Anatomy of a swap! Watch me create multiples of this sweet butterfly card to trade with other cardmaker friends. While I wish it only took a minute, in reality making 20 cards takes a couple hours. Products used: Beautiful Butterflies Bundle Everyday Arches Dies Linked Together Dies Happy Day Stamp set Lost Lagoon Cardstock Pastel Ombré Glimmer Paper #stampinup #cardmaking #cardmakersofinstagram #swaps #onstage2025 #beautifulbutterflies #beautifulbutterfliesbundle #happiestdaystampset #everydayarches #Linkedtogether #cardmakersofinstagram #papercrafting #onceanartisanalwaysanartisan #stampinupartisan

Swaps! Stampin' Up! Artisans (past and present) organzied a card swap at OnStage. I received a handful of absolute beauties in trade for my card! Here was my make. I used many of my current favorites to create this card. Colors are Lost Lagoon and Lemon Lime Twist. Products used: Beautiful Butterflies Bundle Everyday Arches Dies Linked Together Dies Happy Day Stamp set #stampinup #cardmaker #cardmaking #swap #onstage2025 #beautifulbutterflies #beautifulbutterfliesbundle #happiestdaystampset #everydayarches #Linkedtogether #cardmakersofinstagram #papercrafting #onceanartisanalwaysanartisan #stampinupartisan

Hello! I rarely show my face on here but I thought I’d pop in between cards and say hello from Stampin’ Up! OnStage in Raleigh!!! My crafty HEART is so full catching up with old and new friends. The people are always the best part of any experience, especially this one. I feel so lucky to catch up with my upline, old co-workers, the Artisan gals from various years, Monday Montage, TGIF challenges crew and even a sprinkle of Global Design Project peeps. So many lovely people who make my life better! It’s rare to find a place where you know so many people from decades of your life. Yay for stamping! I won’t spam you with all the many photos but here are a few. Yes, I’m usually a dork. ❤️❤️❤️

Sunshine and rainbows... such a fun theme. I created this card for @global_design_project theme challenge #gdp487 - Lemon Lolly is such a fun yellow and I love it paired with Summer Splash. Bright and fresh. Stamp set is called Bright Skies. Are you ready for some BONUS inspiration on this Monday? It's time for another 'Monday Montage' insta hop. My MM friends are all sharing fabulous creations using Stampin’ Up! products. Next up in today’s insta hop is my friend Cheryl @nukumach1 Follow along with the Montage Montage crew on Instagram: Bree @Craftsomnia Cathy @sugarshackdesigns Charlet @i.heart.stamps - that’s me! Cheryl @nukumach1 Dani @danisthoughtfulcorner Elizabeth @seeinginkspots Emily @emkcreationsil Julie @creatingontherun - not hopping this week Rae Jean @mystampinmemories Wendy @tinkermom85 WANT TO PLAY ALONG WITH THIS THEME CHALLENGE? • Create a new project with the current theme to play along with @global_design_project • Post your creation to Instagram or Facebook • Tag @global_design_project • Use the challenge Hashtag #gdp487 #stampinup #brightskies #brightskiesbundle #cardmaker #cardmaking #handmadecard #papercrafting #cloudcard ##brightskiesstampset #lemonlolly #summersplash #cardmakersofinstagram

My fav… pulling out an OLD stamp set from the stash to create a custom background. I played with type to match the background to the primary image using simple watercolor and stamps. Paint and stamp in same color. Easy. Color is Blackberry Bliss. Stamp sets are Stampin’ Up! oldies but goodies: Rough Type & PS I Love You. #stampinup #cardmaker #cardmaking #cardmakersofinstagram #useyourstash #cardmakingideas #cardmakingreels #papercrafting #handmadecard #cardmakingchallenge

All time favorite stamp set? How about favorite of the month? Year? I have so many "favs" and they rotate. Today we are sharing projects using our favorite stamp sets from our stash. There are certain stamp themes that I am certain to buy and keep. Any stamp set with a typewriter... or camera image, purchased! I have loads. On this card I used two typewriter themed stamp sets. 'Rough Type', which is and old alphabet stamp set. Remember those? It seems like we don't have many aphabet stamp set options anymore. Good thing I kept so many around ... The typewriter image is from a stamp set called 'P.S. You're the Best'. Check out what my friends created using their favorite STASH stamps sets! Next up is @vickiboucher - And be sure to check out what all these talented people created! @simple_stamper @simplyfairies_kimfee @i.heart.stamps @vickiboucher @bellestampinwithann @stampin_met_monique #stampinup #usemystash #cardmaker #cardmaking #psiloveyou #roughtype #stamping #papercrafting #cardmakersofinstagram