Challenge Reminder: Tickled Pink: More than just a Card! By Patty Tanúz

Hola amigas!

For our current challenge: TICKLED PINK:

Introducing my stunning pink butterfly card, a perfect blend of elegance and Nordic charm!

This captivating DIECUT features a beautifully stylized butterfly, exuding grace and sophistication.

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#128 Tickled Pink!    It's May and this month we want you to Think Pink!   You can celebrate Mom,  spring flowers or any other occasion, person, or moment that makes your cheeks turn pink with delight!!  Your project does not need to be completely pink, just have a pop of pink that's easy to spot!  Your project can be for any occasion and it doesn't have to be a card.  Tags, page layouts and home decor projects are also welcome.  Just be sure to add at least one Poppystamps image (stamp or die) on your project!   You must use a Poppystamps product to be the winner of the gift certificate. 

My favorite color is PINK :)

The rich pink hues symbolize love and renewal, making it an ideal choice for any special occasion.

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 May 28  to link up your design here! We'll start a new challenge and announce the winners on June 1!!    

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

Kisses!

 

                                                                                             Supplies

 

2633 Nordic Wintertide Border Set

2611 Nordic Floral Butterfly

sp1001 Berry Red 6x6 pack

2468 Layered Lovely Flowers

st006 Happy Birthday Foil Greetings White Tabs

pp1034 Nutmeg Forest 6x6 pack

gem101 Treasure Chest Fairy Gemstones

gp1001 Delicate Pastel Glitter Pad

Challenge Reminder: Tickled Pink: More than just a Card! By Patty Tanúz

Hola amigas!

For our current challenge: TICKLED PINK:

Introducing my stunning pink butterfly card, a perfect blend of elegance and Nordic charm!

This captivating DIECUT features a beautifully stylized butterfly, exuding grace and sophistication.

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#128 Tickled Pink!    It's May and this month we want you to Think Pink!   You can celebrate Mom,  spring flowers or any other occasion, person, or moment that makes your cheeks turn pink with delight!!  Your project does not need to be completely pink, just have a pop of pink that's easy to spot!  Your project can be for any occasion and it doesn't have to be a card.  Tags, page layouts and home decor projects are also welcome.  Just be sure to add at least one Poppystamps image (stamp or die) on your project!   You must use a Poppystamps product to be the winner of the gift certificate. 

My favorite color is PINK :)

The rich pink hues symbolize love and renewal, making it an ideal choice for any special occasion.

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 May 28  to link up your design here! We'll start a new challenge and announce the winners on June 1!!    

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

Kisses!

 

                                                                                             Supplies

 

2633 Nordic Wintertide Border Set

2611 Nordic Floral Butterfly

sp1001 Berry Red 6x6 pack

2468 Layered Lovely Flowers

st006 Happy Birthday Foil Greetings White Tabs

pp1034 Nutmeg Forest 6x6 pack

gem101 Treasure Chest Fairy Gemstones

gp1001 Delicate Pastel Glitter Pad

Just Wow by Lisa Elton

Hello, friends and welcome! It's Lisa here today with a pretty little card filled with whimsical fun. This one works well for both the spring and summer seasons. Daisies and butterflies, what could be better than that?

I cut a 4" x 5 1/4" panel of the daisy paper (Birthday Fun paper pad) then topped it with the Nordic Pattern Heart Rings. All of the hearts and dots were popped out. This was adhered to a white card base. Then I added a trio of those darling butterflies!

Just WOW... that's what I have to say about our newest butterflies! The Nordic Belle Butterfly can be layered up in so many wonderful combinations. Colors, patterns, one , two or three layers... you decide! I started with a layer of our Golden Wheat cardstock. Next were some snippets from the Glimmering Gladiola paper pad (from our parent company, Memory Box) and finally vellum. A glittery body was in order for just a pop of pizazz!

I used the smallest portion of the Nordic Heart Pattern Ring, leaving the tiny hearts intact this time,  to hold my sentiment. It comes from our newest Hooray Stamp Set. I heat embossed it in gold. I have a feeling this one will be going to our granddaughter. Softball season has just begun and she always WOWS me with her abilities on the pitcher's mound!

Have a beautiful day, friends!

 

 

Supplies

 

SH44019 Golden Wheat Paper Pack

PP2100 Birthday Fun 6x6 pack

GP1007 Glitzy Glitter Pad

2709 Nordic Belle Butterfly

2688 Nordic Heart Pattern Rings

CL520 Hooray clear stamp set

Just Wow by Lisa Elton

Hello, friends and welcome! It's Lisa here today with a pretty little card filled with whimsical fun. This one works well for both the spring and summer seasons. Daisies and butterflies, what could be better than that?

I cut a 4" x 5 1/4" panel of the daisy paper (Birthday Fun paper pad) then topped it with the Nordic Pattern Heart Rings. All of the hearts and dots were popped out. This was adhered to a white card base. Then I added a trio of those darling butterflies!

Just WOW... that's what I have to say about our newest butterflies! The Nordic Belle Butterfly can be layered up in so many wonderful combinations. Colors, patterns, one , two or three layers... you decide! I started with a layer of our Golden Wheat cardstock. Next were some snippets from the Glimmering Gladiola paper pad (from our parent company, Memory Box) and finally vellum. A glittery body was in order for just a pop of pizazz!

I used the smallest portion of the Nordic Heart Pattern Ring, leaving the tiny hearts intact this time,  to hold my sentiment. It comes from our newest Hooray Stamp Set. I heat embossed it in gold. I have a feeling this one will be going to our granddaughter. Softball season has just begun and she always WOWS me with her abilities on the pitcher's mound!

Have a beautiful day, friends!

 

 

Supplies

 

SH44019 Golden Wheat Paper Pack

PP2100 Birthday Fun 6x6 pack

GP1007 Glitzy Glitter Pad

2709 Nordic Belle Butterfly

2688 Nordic Heart Pattern Rings

CL520 Hooray clear stamp set

Make A Splash Challenge Reminder by Michelle Woerner

Hi crafty friends! It's Michelle Woerner, and I'm here with a reminder for the April challenge. On the first of each month we post a new challenge and we'd love you to play along. If you link up a project from any on line gallery, blog, or instagram, you're automatically entered for the monthly $20 giveaway! The theme for April is Make A Splash, we want you to add water to your design! It could be some water coloring, a rainy day scene, or a technique like smooshing, spritzing or splatter!

To start my card I used the Nordic Belle Butterfly die set and cut them from black and white cardstock. I wanted 3 butterflies with 1 being smaller, so for the center butterfly I omitted the largest layer. That gave the butterfly enough variance that it balanced out the sentiment perfectly. The sentiment uses the "hello" from the Hello Spring die set.

I don't play with water colors often, so this was a fun departure for me. I took out my water color palette and my No 8 round brush and added some colors to my panel as grounding for my butterflies. I added color coordinated gems to the butterfly centers to tie everything together.

I hope I've inspired you to play along with our challenge this month! You can always find the latest challenge by clicking on the badge in the top right corner of this blog!

Supplies

 

2709 Nordic Belle Butterfly

2730 Hello Spring

 

Make A Splash Challenge Reminder by Michelle Woerner

Hi crafty friends! It's Michelle Woerner, and I'm here with a reminder for the April challenge. On the first of each month we post a new challenge and we'd love you to play along. If you link up a project from any on line gallery, blog, or instagram, you're automatically entered for the monthly $20 giveaway! The theme for April is Make A Splash, we want you to add water to your design! It could be some water coloring, a rainy day scene, or a technique like smooshing, spritzing or splatter!

To start my card I used the Nordic Belle Butterfly die set and cut them from black and white cardstock. I wanted 3 butterflies with 1 being smaller, so for the center butterfly I omitted the largest layer. That gave the butterfly enough variance that it balanced out the sentiment perfectly. The sentiment uses the "hello" from the Hello Spring die set.

I don't play with water colors often, so this was a fun departure for me. I took out my water color palette and my No 8 round brush and added some colors to my panel as grounding for my butterflies. I added color coordinated gems to the butterfly centers to tie everything together.

I hope I've inspired you to play along with our challenge this month! You can always find the latest challenge by clicking on the badge in the top right corner of this blog!

Supplies

 

2709 Nordic Belle Butterfly

2730 Hello Spring

 

Thank You Card! by Patty Tanúz

Hola amigas!

Imagine a card that flutters like a butterfly! I love her delicate wings!

My card it’s crafted from exquisite Poppy materials that shimmer and shine.

I think that this isn’t just a card; it’s a treasure!

Perfect for any occasion, it whispers sweet messages of joy, gratitude and love.

Let this butterfly card take flight in your heart and spread its magic to someone special!

Kisses!

 

Supplies

 

2611 Nordic Floral Butterfly

2468 Layered Lovely Flowers

2663 Simple Floral Bundle

pp1027 Gladiola Plaid 6x6 pack

pp1034 Nutmeg Forest 6x6 pack

sp1001 Berry Red

st004 Thank You Foil Greetings White Tabs

pp1028 Glimmering Gladiola 6x6 pack

cry101 Autumn Fairy Crystals

Thank You Card! by Patty Tanúz

Hola amigas!

Imagine a card that flutters like a butterfly! I love her delicate wings!

My card it’s crafted from exquisite Poppy materials that shimmer and shine.

I think that this isn’t just a card; it’s a treasure!

Perfect for any occasion, it whispers sweet messages of joy, gratitude and love.

Let this butterfly card take flight in your heart and spread its magic to someone special!

Kisses!

 

Supplies

 

2611 Nordic Floral Butterfly

2468 Layered Lovely Flowers

2663 Simple Floral Bundle

pp1027 Gladiola Plaid 6x6 pack

pp1034 Nutmeg Forest 6x6 pack

sp1001 Berry Red

st004 Thank You Foil Greetings White Tabs

pp1028 Glimmering Gladiola 6x6 pack

cry101 Autumn Fairy Crystals

Hello Spring by Lisa Elton

Hello Spring, we've been waiting for you! This sweet little trio and I have been waiting for warmer days and all things spring. How about you? I've used a few products from our new Nordic Spring release to create today's card. Lets take a few close up looks, shall we.

This Nordic Bunny Trio die set is just as sweet as it can be. Three tiny bunnies that can be used together or by themselves. I cut them from marshmallow cardstock, colored their little cheeks and ears with Copic markers and also used a black Copic marker for their eyes and noses. They look perfectly innocent, but we all know there just here for the big carrots!

I created the plump plaid carrots using an oval die that I trimmed to 'carrot shape'. The bunnies were glued to the back of each carrot with just their little heads peeking up. My carrot tops were created by trimming sprigs cut from the Fern and Daisy Pop Up Easel set. One of our new spring sentiments, cut from Gold Vintage Mirror cardstock, was added to bring our the gold in the patterned papers.

Lets not forget bout those darling itty bitty butterflies! They were cut using the Bunches o' Butterflies die and that same gold cardstock. The Pointy Lattice Plate background was cut with paper from the MB Nutmeg Forest paper pad. It's another season, but it worked perfectly here!

This sweet trio just makes me smile and I hope it does you too. Be sure to pop... or hop over to the shop for more information on our new spring products. You won't be disappointed!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies

 

2717 Nordic Bunny Trio

2730 Hello Spring

2602 Bunches o’ Butterflies

2558 Pointy Lattice Plate

2377 Fern and Daisy Pop Up Easel Set

2477 Basic Ovals Set

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

Hello Spring by Lisa Elton

Hello Spring, we've been waiting for you! This sweet little trio and I have been waiting for warmer days and all things spring. How about you? I've used a few products from our new Nordic Spring release to create today's card. Lets take a few close up looks, shall we.

This Nordic Bunny Trio die set is just as sweet as it can be. Three tiny bunnies that can be used together or by themselves. I cut them from marshmallow cardstock, colored their little cheeks and ears with Copic markers and also used a black Copic marker for their eyes and noses. They look perfectly innocent, but we all know there just here for the big carrots!

I created the plump plaid carrots using an oval die that I trimmed to 'carrot shape'. The bunnies were glued to the back of each carrot with just their little heads peeking up. My carrot tops were created by trimming sprigs cut from the Fern and Daisy Pop Up Easel set. One of our new spring sentiments, cut from Gold Vintage Mirror cardstock, was added to bring our the gold in the patterned papers.

Lets not forget bout those darling itty bitty butterflies! They were cut using the Bunches o' Butterflies die and that same gold cardstock. The Pointy Lattice Plate background was cut with paper from the MB Nutmeg Forest paper pad. It's another season, but it worked perfectly here!

This sweet trio just makes me smile and I hope it does you too. Be sure to pop... or hop over to the shop for more information on our new spring products. You won't be disappointed!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies

 

2717 Nordic Bunny Trio

2730 Hello Spring

2602 Bunches o’ Butterflies

2558 Pointy Lattice Plate

2377 Fern and Daisy Pop Up Easel Set

2477 Basic Ovals Set

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

Discovering Mixed Media: My First Try at a Mixed Media Card By Jyoti Adhikari

I’ve always admired mixed media cards but found them a little intimidating. They seemed time-consuming and required so many supplies—at least, that’s what I thought. But one day, I decided to give it a try using only what I had in my stash, and to my surprise, I loved the process! There’s something so freeing about layering different elements and textures, letting the card evolve as you go.

For this card, I chose the new Nordic Belle Butterfly Craft Die from Poppystamps as my focal point. A butterfly felt like the perfect touch to complement the organic, layered background I had in mind.

Creating the Background

I started with a simple ink-smooshed background using Distress Oxide Inks in Lucky Clover and Tumbled Glass. I pressed the inks onto my glass mat, spritzed them with water, and dabbed my cardstock into the colors. This technique creates a soft, organic blend, which I wanted to keep somewhat light so that the next layers would stand out.

Next, I reached for some old Unity Stamps—a text stamp called Love Story and a number stamp called Itty Bitty Numbers. These types of stamps are perfect for mixed media because they add subtle, distressed details. Using black archival ink, I stamped these images randomly, making sure not to cover the whole panel. Since they’re red rubber stamps, it was easy to get just partial impressions, which added to the layered effect.

Adding Texture and Dimension

To create some raised texture, I used a stencil and texture paste, applying it in a few areas, mainly the top left and bottom right corners. Once dry, the paste added a beautiful tactile element to the card.

Then, I layered in a ticket sticker and a butterfly rub-on—this rub-on is almost hidden beneath my Nordic Belle Butterfly but adds a lovely depth to the design. I made sure the colors of these elements complemented the background for a cohesive look. To bring in more texture, I adhered a vertical piece of ribbon along one side of the card.

The Focal Butterfly

For the main feature, I die-cut a butterfly using the Nordic Belle Butterfly Die. To add color, I inked the pieces with Distress Oxide Inks in Rustic Wilderness, Bundled Sage, and Crushed Olive. Layering these shades gave the butterfly a natural, earthy look. Before adhering it to the card with foam tape, I looped some gold thread behind it for extra dimension and shimmer.

Finishing Touches

For the sentiment, I took a scrap of cardstock that had leftover ink from creating the butterfly and stamped my sentiment onto it. To give it a distressed, vintage feel, I cut it out with scissors and inked the edges before adhering it with foam tape.

Finally, I scattered some clear and white sequins to add a touch of sparkle and complete the card.

This card was such a fun experiment! Mixed media felt overwhelming at first, but once I let go of the idea of perfection and just played with layers, textures, and colors, it became an enjoyable and creative process. I love how it turned out, and I can’t wait to try more mixed media projects in the future!

Have you ever tried mixed media in card making? Let me know your experience—I’d love to hear!

Hugs, 

Jyoti

 

 

Supplies

 

2709 Nordic Belle Butterfly

CL520 Hooray clear stamp set

Discovering Mixed Media: My First Try at a Mixed Media Card By Jyoti Adhikari

I’ve always admired mixed media cards but found them a little intimidating. They seemed time-consuming and required so many supplies—at least, that’s what I thought. But one day, I decided to give it a try using only what I had in my stash, and to my surprise, I loved the process! There’s something so freeing about layering different elements and textures, letting the card evolve as you go.

For this card, I chose the new Nordic Belle Butterfly Craft Die from Poppystamps as my focal point. A butterfly felt like the perfect touch to complement the organic, layered background I had in mind.

Creating the Background

I started with a simple ink-smooshed background using Distress Oxide Inks in Lucky Clover and Tumbled Glass. I pressed the inks onto my glass mat, spritzed them with water, and dabbed my cardstock into the colors. This technique creates a soft, organic blend, which I wanted to keep somewhat light so that the next layers would stand out.

Next, I reached for some old Unity Stamps—a text stamp called Love Story and a number stamp called Itty Bitty Numbers. These types of stamps are perfect for mixed media because they add subtle, distressed details. Using black archival ink, I stamped these images randomly, making sure not to cover the whole panel. Since they’re red rubber stamps, it was easy to get just partial impressions, which added to the layered effect.

Adding Texture and Dimension

To create some raised texture, I used a stencil and texture paste, applying it in a few areas, mainly the top left and bottom right corners. Once dry, the paste added a beautiful tactile element to the card.

Then, I layered in a ticket sticker and a butterfly rub-on—this rub-on is almost hidden beneath my Nordic Belle Butterfly but adds a lovely depth to the design. I made sure the colors of these elements complemented the background for a cohesive look. To bring in more texture, I adhered a vertical piece of ribbon along one side of the card.

The Focal Butterfly

For the main feature, I die-cut a butterfly using the Nordic Belle Butterfly Die. To add color, I inked the pieces with Distress Oxide Inks in Rustic Wilderness, Bundled Sage, and Crushed Olive. Layering these shades gave the butterfly a natural, earthy look. Before adhering it to the card with foam tape, I looped some gold thread behind it for extra dimension and shimmer.

Finishing Touches

For the sentiment, I took a scrap of cardstock that had leftover ink from creating the butterfly and stamped my sentiment onto it. To give it a distressed, vintage feel, I cut it out with scissors and inked the edges before adhering it with foam tape.

Finally, I scattered some clear and white sequins to add a touch of sparkle and complete the card.

This card was such a fun experiment! Mixed media felt overwhelming at first, but once I let go of the idea of perfection and just played with layers, textures, and colors, it became an enjoyable and creative process. I love how it turned out, and I can’t wait to try more mixed media projects in the future!

Have you ever tried mixed media in card making? Let me know your experience—I’d love to hear!

Hugs, 

Jyoti

 

 

Supplies

 

2709 Nordic Belle Butterfly

CL520 Hooray clear stamp set