You Are The Best by Birgit Norton

Hello Poppy friends!  I can't think of a better way to celebrate someone special, than with pastries from the Corner Shoppe collection.   This card is fun and filled with love.  Let me share with you how I made it.

I started by cutting the elements out of Corner Shoppe Birthday Treats and Corner Shoppe Birthday Celebrations out of white cardstock.  I did some simple coloring using Copic markers and then assembled each element with liquid glue.

For the background, I found this piece of brightly colored plaid paper in my scrap box that was just waiting to be used.  I cut it measuring 5 1/4" x 4" and mounted it to the center of an A2 size card base.  To soften the very bold colors, I added a piece of vellum and then added the medium size Double Scalloped Stitched Frame.

Once the die cut elements were glued in place, I added a sentiment from the Sentimental Banners to finish the card.  

Supplies

 

2618 Corner Shoppe Birthday Treats

2620 Corner Shoppe Birthday Celebrations

CB516 Sentimental Banners

2474 Double Scalloped Stitched Frames

You Are The Best by Birgit Norton

Hello Poppy friends!  I can't think of a better way to celebrate someone special, than with pastries from the Corner Shoppe collection.   This card is fun and filled with love.  Let me share with you how I made it.

I started by cutting the elements out of Corner Shoppe Birthday Treats and Corner Shoppe Birthday Celebrations out of white cardstock.  I did some simple coloring using Copic markers and then assembled each element with liquid glue.

For the background, I found this piece of brightly colored plaid paper in my scrap box that was just waiting to be used.  I cut it measuring 5 1/4" x 4" and mounted it to the center of an A2 size card base.  To soften the very bold colors, I added a piece of vellum and then added the medium size Double Scalloped Stitched Frame.

Once the die cut elements were glued in place, I added a sentiment from the Sentimental Banners to finish the card.  

Supplies

 

2618 Corner Shoppe Birthday Treats

2620 Corner Shoppe Birthday Celebrations

CB516 Sentimental Banners

2474 Double Scalloped Stitched Frames

PSC#120 Clean & Simple

Welcome to the Poppystamps Challenge! We're so happy you've stopped by, and we sure hope you'll join us! On the first of the month, we announce a new Poppystamps Challenge with a central theme. The design team will provide samples for inspiration, and you can play along through the end of the month for your chance to win.

The winner of our blog badge for the Poppystamps Challenge Challenge #119 Anything Goes is Bunny Hoyle!

The lucky winner of the draw (chosen by random number generator) for the monthly prize is Jenny Martin

Please contact me (Jeanne) at [email protected] to claim your prize.

Want to play? 

The rules are simple - just create a project following the theme, use at least one Poppystamps image or die, and link it up here. The design we love best will receive our winner badge to proudly display on their blog, and one lucky random winner will receive a prize. You don't have to have a blog to play.  You can link to any online gallery. In fairness to other players, we reserve the right to remove entries that do not use at least one Poppystamps image. We ask that you link a maximum of  3 entries to each challenge. You are welcome to link your design to other challenges. Grab our badge to post on your blog post or sidebar!

PSC#120 Clean and Simple! This month we want you to try Clean and Simple design.  This could mean stamped one layer  designs, cards that have lots of white background (but don't have to be), projects with a defined focal point that are uncluttered, designs with one or no layer, or even cards that are easy to mass produce.   Just keep it simple!  Projects can be for any occasion, and you're not limited to making cards.  We welcome home décor, page layouts, tags and everything in between!  It's your choice, just be sure to use at least one Poppystamps die or stamp on your project!  You must use a Poppystamps product to be eligible to win! 

Need a little inspiration?  Here are some samples from our design team.  Want a closer look?   No worries.. we'll be featuring these projects on Wednesdays throughout the month, so you can see how each project was created.

Meet our September guest, Connie Griffin, who was selected and is introduced by our DT member Birgit Norton.  Connie and I go back many years, meeting on a design team. She has a broad spectrum of styles that she pulls off beautifully, every time. Connie is super creative and inspiring.

Connie Griffin

Blog:  Connie's Crafty Creations

Instagram: @connieschlaackgriffin

Hi, my name is Connie Griffin, I started cardmaking by using Print Shop and my printer to print out cards and then attended my first stamp show in the early 2000’s and that has taken up most of my creative time now. I love this hobby because it not only gives me a creative outlet but is something I can pass on to others to hopefully brighten their day. I am married to my wonderful husband for 40 years , we have one daughter and 2 fur baby cats.

Connie Griffin

Allison Frazier 

Lisa Elton

Birgit Norton

Now it's your turn! Need a little more motivation? How about a prize? The winner (chosen at random) of this challenge will receive a $20 Gift Certificate to spend on their favorites from the store!

You have until 12 am US EST on September 29  to link up your design here! We'll start a new challenge and announce the winners on October 1!!    

Thanks for joining us! We can't wait to see what you make!

We also wanted to let you know about our Labor Day Sale! Sale dates August 30- September 2!

Enjoy 25% off sitewide sale (including sale items) with FREE U.S. shipping and FREE gift - no code needed.

Enjoy 25% off sitewide sale (including sale items) with FREE U.S. shipping and FREE gift - no code needed.

 

PSC#120 Clean & Simple

Welcome to the Poppystamps Challenge! We're so happy you've stopped by, and we sure hope you'll join us! On the first of the month, we announce a new Poppystamps Challenge with a central theme. The design team will provide samples for inspiration, and you can play along through the end of the month for your chance to win.

The winner of our blog badge for the Poppystamps Challenge Challenge #119 Anything Goes is Bunny Hoyle!

The lucky winner of the draw (chosen by random number generator) for the monthly prize is Jenny Martin

Please contact me (Jeanne) at [email protected] to claim your prize.

Want to play? 

The rules are simple - just create a project following the theme, use at least one Poppystamps image or die, and link it up here. The design we love best will receive our winner badge to proudly display on their blog, and one lucky random winner will receive a prize. You don't have to have a blog to play.  You can link to any online gallery. In fairness to other players, we reserve the right to remove entries that do not use at least one Poppystamps image. We ask that you link a maximum of  3 entries to each challenge. You are welcome to link your design to other challenges. Grab our badge to post on your blog post or sidebar!

PSC#120 Clean and Simple! This month we want you to try Clean and Simple design.  This could mean stamped one layer  designs, cards that have lots of white background (but don't have to be), projects with a defined focal point that are uncluttered, designs with one or no layer, or even cards that are easy to mass produce.   Just keep it simple!  Projects can be for any occasion, and you're not limited to making cards.  We welcome home décor, page layouts, tags and everything in between!  It's your choice, just be sure to use at least one Poppystamps die or stamp on your project!  You must use a Poppystamps product to be eligible to win! 

Need a little inspiration?  Here are some samples from our design team.  Want a closer look?   No worries.. we'll be featuring these projects on Wednesdays throughout the month, so you can see how each project was created.

Meet our September guest, Connie Griffin, who was selected and is introduced by our DT member Birgit Norton.  Connie and I go back many years, meeting on a design team. She has a broad spectrum of styles that she pulls off beautifully, every time. Connie is super creative and inspiring.

Connie Griffin

Blog:  Connie's Crafty Creations

Instagram: @connieschlaackgriffin

Hi, my name is Connie Griffin, I started cardmaking by using Print Shop and my printer to print out cards and then attended my first stamp show in the early 2000’s and that has taken up most of my creative time now. I love this hobby because it not only gives me a creative outlet but is something I can pass on to others to hopefully brighten their day. I am married to my wonderful husband for 40 years , we have one daughter and 2 fur baby cats.

Connie Griffin

Allison Frazier 

Lisa Elton

Birgit Norton

Now it's your turn! Need a little more motivation? How about a prize? The winner (chosen at random) of this challenge will receive a $20 Gift Certificate to spend on their favorites from the store!

You have until 12 am US EST on September 29  to link up your design here! We'll start a new challenge and announce the winners on October 1!!    

Thanks for joining us! We can't wait to see what you make!

We also wanted to let you know about our Labor Day Sale! Sale dates August 30- September 2!

Enjoy 25% off sitewide sale (including sale items) with FREE U.S. shipping and FREE gift - no code needed.

Enjoy 25% off sitewide sale (including sale items) with FREE U.S. shipping and FREE gift - no code needed.

 

Celebrating Gnomes and Ice Cream by Birgit Norton

Hello Poppystamps friends and crafters!  Birgit here with you today with a quick and easy card featuring the Nordic Dancing Gnome and his Grand Whittle Ice Cream.

The Nordic Gnomes are part of the Nordic Wonderland release, which is new in the store.  The Nordic Dancing Gnome is so fun!  I cut the pieces for the dancing gnome out of navy and light blue and white cardstock.

I colored the face using Copic markers and then assembled the Nordic Dancing Gnome.  I decided that he needed more color, so I cut his hat out using scraps of green cardstock from my stash.

I also cut and assembled the Grand Whittle Ice Cream, giving him something to hold.  An ice cream this large is a good reason to do the "happy dance"!  Don't you think?

For the background, I cut a piece of plaid paper from the Anemone Plaid 6x6 paper pack and a circle using Scallop Pinpoint Rings and a piece of green from the 6x6 Greenery cardstock pack.

I assembled the card and added a sentiment banner using a sentiment from the Birthday Banners to finish this card off.

Supplies

 

2644 Nordic Dancing Gnome

2505 Grand Whittle Ice Cream Cone

2609 Scallop Pinpoint Rings

 

sp1011 Leafy 6x6 pack

pp1025 Anemone Plaid 6x6 pack

Celebrating Gnomes and Ice Cream by Birgit Norton

Hello Poppystamps friends and crafters!  Birgit here with you today with a quick and easy card featuring the Nordic Dancing Gnome and his Grand Whittle Ice Cream.

The Nordic Gnomes are part of the Nordic Wonderland release, which is new in the store.  The Nordic Dancing Gnome is so fun!  I cut the pieces for the dancing gnome out of navy and light blue and white cardstock.

I colored the face using Copic markers and then assembled the Nordic Dancing Gnome.  I decided that he needed more color, so I cut his hat out using scraps of green cardstock from my stash.

I also cut and assembled the Grand Whittle Ice Cream, giving him something to hold.  An ice cream this large is a good reason to do the "happy dance"!  Don't you think?

For the background, I cut a piece of plaid paper from the Anemone Plaid 6x6 paper pack and a circle using Scallop Pinpoint Rings and a piece of green from the 6x6 Greenery cardstock pack.

I assembled the card and added a sentiment banner using a sentiment from the Birthday Banners to finish this card off.

Supplies

 

2644 Nordic Dancing Gnome

2505 Grand Whittle Ice Cream Cone

2609 Scallop Pinpoint Rings

 

sp1011 Leafy 6x6 pack

pp1025 Anemone Plaid 6x6 pack

Gnome Home by Birgit Norton

Hello Poppystamps peeps!  Have you been enjoying the newest release from Poppystamps?  I sure have!  I knew I wanted to use this darling Large Mushroom House first.  Let's get started and I'll show you how this card came together.

I cut the Mushroom House elements out of white, grey and red cardstock and added a bit of Distress Oxide Ink to the sides of the mushroom stem and assembled the mushroom.  I colored a scrap of vellum paper with a yellow Copic marker and adhered the vellum behind the windows and door.

I created the background for the mushroom house by blending Peacock Feathers, Salty Ocean and Dusty Concord Distress inks and then sprinkled it with water to create watermarks for a starry sky.  I also splattered on some white paint to add clarity to the stars.

I cut the Nordic Forest Gnome out of dark blue, light blue and white cardstock and colored the face using Copic Markers and assembled the Forest Gnome with liquid glue.

I decided Mr. Gnome needed more color so I cut the hat elements out of red and white cardstock, which added just the right pop of color.  I also painted white spots onto the mushroom cap.

I think this card turned out super cute.  It reminds me of the old German and Norwegian Christmas cards from the late 1800's to the mid 1950's.

Supplies

 

2655 Large Mushroom House

2642 Nordic Forest Gnome

Gnome Home by Birgit Norton

Hello Poppystamps peeps!  Have you been enjoying the newest release from Poppystamps?  I sure have!  I knew I wanted to use this darling Large Mushroom House first.  Let's get started and I'll show you how this card came together.

I cut the Mushroom House elements out of white, grey and red cardstock and added a bit of Distress Oxide Ink to the sides of the mushroom stem and assembled the mushroom.  I colored a scrap of vellum paper with a yellow Copic marker and adhered the vellum behind the windows and door.

I created the background for the mushroom house by blending Peacock Feathers, Salty Ocean and Dusty Concord Distress inks and then sprinkled it with water to create watermarks for a starry sky.  I also splattered on some white paint to add clarity to the stars.

I cut the Nordic Forest Gnome out of dark blue, light blue and white cardstock and colored the face using Copic Markers and assembled the Forest Gnome with liquid glue.

I decided Mr. Gnome needed more color so I cut the hat elements out of red and white cardstock, which added just the right pop of color.  I also painted white spots onto the mushroom cap.

I think this card turned out super cute.  It reminds me of the old German and Norwegian Christmas cards from the late 1800's to the mid 1950's.

Supplies

 

2655 Large Mushroom House

2642 Nordic Forest Gnome

A Ray Of Sunshine by Birgit Norton

Good morning crafty friends!  I just love the warmth the sunshine brings and today's card is full of sunshine just for you.  This card meets the requirement for the current challenge "Good Day Sunshine" too.  Double win!  Let's jump right in on how this card came together.

Using the Potpourri Flower Set, I cut several sets of flowers from some warm toned scraps I had in my scrap box.

In keeping with the sunshine theme, I cut the largest Double Scalloped Stitched Frame out of soft yellow cardstock from the Sunrise 6x6 cardstock pack and the medium sized frame from white cardstock. 

I used a heat embossed sentiment from Diamond Sentiments and cut it using a circle die and then layered it onto a Brilliant Ring cut out of a darker shade of yellow from the Sunrise pack. 

I layered the frames onto a piece of printed paper from the Gladiola 6x6 pack of paper and attached the circle sentiment and added the flowers, finishing the centers off with Fairy Jewels.  A warm and encouraging card to send to a friend.

 

Supplies

 

2512 Potpourri Flower Set

2474 Double Scalloped Stitched Frames

2328 Brilliant Rings

cb498 Diamond Sentiments clear stamp and die set

sp1013 Sunrise 6x6 pack

pp1027 Gladiola Plaid 6x6 pack

A Ray Of Sunshine by Birgit Norton

Good morning crafty friends!  I just love the warmth the sunshine brings and today's card is full of sunshine just for you.  This card meets the requirement for the current challenge "Good Day Sunshine" too.  Double win!  Let's jump right in on how this card came together.

Using the Potpourri Flower Set, I cut several sets of flowers from some warm toned scraps I had in my scrap box.

In keeping with the sunshine theme, I cut the largest Double Scalloped Stitched Frame out of soft yellow cardstock from the Sunrise 6x6 cardstock pack and the medium sized frame from white cardstock. 

I used a heat embossed sentiment from Diamond Sentiments and cut it using a circle die and then layered it onto a Brilliant Ring cut out of a darker shade of yellow from the Sunrise pack. 

I layered the frames onto a piece of printed paper from the Gladiola 6x6 pack of paper and attached the circle sentiment and added the flowers, finishing the centers off with Fairy Jewels.  A warm and encouraging card to send to a friend.

 

Supplies

 

2512 Potpourri Flower Set

2474 Double Scalloped Stitched Frames

2328 Brilliant Rings

cb498 Diamond Sentiments clear stamp and die set

sp1013 Sunrise 6x6 pack

pp1027 Gladiola Plaid 6x6 pack

Nordic Floral Butterfly by Birgit Norton

Good morning Poppystamps crafters!  Birgit here with you, fluttering by today to share this card I made using Nordic Floral Butterfly.  What a beautifully detailed butterfly, right?  Let's jump right in and I'll show how this card came together.

I started by cutting all the elements of the Nordic Floral Butterfly out of the Delicate Pastel Glitter Pad, Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad and Lagoon 6x6 Cardstock Pad.  Because the Nordic Floral Butterfly die cuts all the pieces out at once, I had enough to create three butterflies.  I layered each of the butterflies, alternating the cardstocks and used one on today's project, leaving me with two more butterflies for future projects.  Win! Win!

To make the background, I cut the Circling Frame out of a piece of blue cardstock from the Lagoon 6x6 Cardstock Pad and laid it over a sheet of the same color, giving me a nice textured but cohesive background.

I adhered the butterfly to the center of the card front and added a Thank You Greeting Tab for the sentiment.  Easy peasy and oh, so pretty!

Supplies

 

2611 Nordic Floral Butterfly

2508 Circling Frame

GP1001 Delicate Pastel Glitter Pad

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

sp1010 Lagoon 6x6 pack

Nordic Floral Butterfly by Birgit Norton

Good morning Poppystamps crafters!  Birgit here with you, fluttering by today to share this card I made using Nordic Floral Butterfly.  What a beautifully detailed butterfly, right?  Let's jump right in and I'll show how this card came together.

I started by cutting all the elements of the Nordic Floral Butterfly out of the Delicate Pastel Glitter Pad, Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad and Lagoon 6x6 Cardstock Pad.  Because the Nordic Floral Butterfly die cuts all the pieces out at once, I had enough to create three butterflies.  I layered each of the butterflies, alternating the cardstocks and used one on today's project, leaving me with two more butterflies for future projects.  Win! Win!

To make the background, I cut the Circling Frame out of a piece of blue cardstock from the Lagoon 6x6 Cardstock Pad and laid it over a sheet of the same color, giving me a nice textured but cohesive background.

I adhered the butterfly to the center of the card front and added a Thank You Greeting Tab for the sentiment.  Easy peasy and oh, so pretty!

Supplies

 

2611 Nordic Floral Butterfly

2508 Circling Frame

GP1001 Delicate Pastel Glitter Pad

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

sp1010 Lagoon 6x6 pack