Challenge Reminder - Clean & Simple by Allison Frazier

Hello Poppystamps friends! I am popping in to remind you that there is still time to play along with this month's challenge! On the first of every month we announce the challenge, and you get most of the month to join us. Just link up your design with an online gallery like Flickr, Splitcoaststampers or Instagram. We select one card that we like best as the monthly winner and then randomly select one entry as the winner of a $20 gift card to the store.

For this month's challenge, our theme is "Clean & Simple." Sounds easy, right? I actually find clean & simple to be a bit challenging at times. Leaving white space can be scary to me! Thankfully, Poppystamps' dies stand on their own so well, that you really don't need to do much to make them shine.

I started my card with the new Nordic Wreath and Bow. I chose three different shades of green card stock for the wreath and two shades of pink card stock for the bow. The layers for the wreath go together very easily. You can either follow the image on the packaging or do the layers a bit differently like I did. There are also different ways that you can put the bow together. I think it's adorable and so sweet. Once I glued the wreath pieces together, I mounted it on one of the circles from the Scallop Pinpoint Rings set and then glued it to a Kraft A2 card base. I then added the scallop ring around the circle. I love how these dies cut the inner circle and outer ring all at once!

Next, I cut the pieces for the bird using the Nordic Bird Bunch set. I used the same two colors of pink that I used on the bow, and I added in some white and a darker pink. I just adore the birds in this set! I finished up my card with the sentiment from the Holiday Banners stamp set, which I cut with the matching die. I heat embossed it on the darker pink color that I used on my bird. I held back on adding any embellishments because...clean & simple!

We can't wait to see what you make for the challenge! You can always find the current monthly challenge by clicking on the Challenge badge in the top right hand column of the blog. Have a great day!

 

Supplies

2646 Nordic Wreath and Bow

2601 Nordic Bird Bunch

2609 Scallop Pinpoint Rings

cb517 Holiday Banners

Supplies

sp1010 Lagoon 6x6 pack

sp1012 Blush 6x6 pack

Challenge Reminder - Clean & Simple by Allison Frazier

Hello Poppystamps friends! I am popping in to remind you that there is still time to play along with this month's challenge! On the first of every month we announce the challenge, and you get most of the month to join us. Just link up your design with an online gallery like Flickr, Splitcoaststampers or Instagram. We select one card that we like best as the monthly winner and then randomly select one entry as the winner of a $20 gift card to the store.

For this month's challenge, our theme is "Clean & Simple." Sounds easy, right? I actually find clean & simple to be a bit challenging at times. Leaving white space can be scary to me! Thankfully, Poppystamps' dies stand on their own so well, that you really don't need to do much to make them shine.

I started my card with the new Nordic Wreath and Bow. I chose three different shades of green card stock for the wreath and two shades of pink card stock for the bow. The layers for the wreath go together very easily. You can either follow the image on the packaging or do the layers a bit differently like I did. There are also different ways that you can put the bow together. I think it's adorable and so sweet. Once I glued the wreath pieces together, I mounted it on one of the circles from the Scallop Pinpoint Rings set and then glued it to a Kraft A2 card base. I then added the scallop ring around the circle. I love how these dies cut the inner circle and outer ring all at once!

Next, I cut the pieces for the bird using the Nordic Bird Bunch set. I used the same two colors of pink that I used on the bow, and I added in some white and a darker pink. I just adore the birds in this set! I finished up my card with the sentiment from the Holiday Banners stamp set, which I cut with the matching die. I heat embossed it on the darker pink color that I used on my bird. I held back on adding any embellishments because...clean & simple!

We can't wait to see what you make for the challenge! You can always find the current monthly challenge by clicking on the Challenge badge in the top right hand column of the blog. Have a great day!

 

Supplies

2646 Nordic Wreath and Bow

2601 Nordic Bird Bunch

2609 Scallop Pinpoint Rings

cb517 Holiday Banners

Supplies

sp1010 Lagoon 6x6 pack

sp1012 Blush 6x6 pack

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

Flower and Leaf Sprinkles by Sphoorti

 

 

Hello Poppy Peeps!

 

Hi, it's Sphoorti! I'm excited to share the first card in a new series I'm working on. If you've seen my earlier posts, you know how much I love the Flower and Leaf Sprinkles die set. It creates so many beautiful floral elements that can be used in countless ways! Combined with watercolor card stock and Nuvo Shimmer powders like Green Parade, Atlantis Burst, Violet Brocade, and Lilac Waterfall, it results in a delightful collection of floral cards. Here's the first one!

 

 

First, I prepared some panels of watercolor cardstock, soaked them with water, and generously sprinkled the Nuvo Shimmer Powders mentioned earlier. Once they were dry, I used the Flowers and Leaf Sprinkles die set to cut them. You can also use leaves and foliage from various other Poppystamps products, which I've linked in the supplies section below.

 

 

Next, I took white cardstock panels and cut out some scalloped frames, aiming to create double borders along the top and bottom of the card. I adhered these with foam tape for added dimension, then attached the leaves and foliage die cuts along the scalloped frames. Additionally, I cut some leaves from vellum and scattered them among the leafy die cuts.

 

 

For the sentiment, I used a silver hot-foiled "Sending Hugs" from the Modest Greetings set, mounting it in the center of the card with foam tape. To add a touch of sparkle, I cut thin strips of silver glitter cardstock and adhered them on top of the scalloped borders. And that completes the card!

 

What do you think? Which of these did you like the most? Please do let me know in the comments below, we all love hearing from you!

 

 

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Love,

Sphoorti

 

Supplies

 

2622 Flower and Leaf Sprinkles

2327 Adriana Oval Frame

2366 Adriana Pop Up Easel Set

2323 Adriana Square Frame

2377 Fern and Daisy Pop Up Easel Set

2474 Double Scalloped Stitched Frames

PSF802 Modest Greetings 1 Hot Foil Plate and Die

PSF808 Modest Greetings 2 Hot Foil Plate and Die

GP1007 Glitzy Glitter Pad

GP1006 Festive Glitter Pad

GP1008 Majestic Hues Glitter Pad

GP1001 Delicate Pastel Glitter Pad

GP1002 Graceful Garden Glitter Pad

GP1003 Twinkling Jewel Glitter Pad

Flower and Leaf Sprinkles by Sphoorti

 

 

Hello Poppy Peeps!

 

Hi, it's Sphoorti! I'm excited to share the first card in a new series I'm working on. If you've seen my earlier posts, you know how much I love the Flower and Leaf Sprinkles die set. It creates so many beautiful floral elements that can be used in countless ways! Combined with watercolor card stock and Nuvo Shimmer powders like Green Parade, Atlantis Burst, Violet Brocade, and Lilac Waterfall, it results in a delightful collection of floral cards. Here's the first one!

 

 

First, I prepared some panels of watercolor cardstock, soaked them with water, and generously sprinkled the Nuvo Shimmer Powders mentioned earlier. Once they were dry, I used the Flowers and Leaf Sprinkles die set to cut them. You can also use leaves and foliage from various other Poppystamps products, which I've linked in the supplies section below.

 

 

Next, I took white cardstock panels and cut out some scalloped frames, aiming to create double borders along the top and bottom of the card. I adhered these with foam tape for added dimension, then attached the leaves and foliage die cuts along the scalloped frames. Additionally, I cut some leaves from vellum and scattered them among the leafy die cuts.

 

 

For the sentiment, I used a silver hot-foiled "Sending Hugs" from the Modest Greetings set, mounting it in the center of the card with foam tape. To add a touch of sparkle, I cut thin strips of silver glitter cardstock and adhered them on top of the scalloped borders. And that completes the card!

 

What do you think? Which of these did you like the most? Please do let me know in the comments below, we all love hearing from you!

 

 

• 
• 
• 
• 

 

 

Love,

Sphoorti

 

Supplies

 

2622 Flower and Leaf Sprinkles

2327 Adriana Oval Frame

2366 Adriana Pop Up Easel Set

2323 Adriana Square Frame

2377 Fern and Daisy Pop Up Easel Set

2474 Double Scalloped Stitched Frames

PSF802 Modest Greetings 1 Hot Foil Plate and Die

PSF808 Modest Greetings 2 Hot Foil Plate and Die

GP1007 Glitzy Glitter Pad

GP1006 Festive Glitter Pad

GP1008 Majestic Hues Glitter Pad

GP1001 Delicate Pastel Glitter Pad

GP1002 Graceful Garden Glitter Pad

GP1003 Twinkling Jewel Glitter Pad

Colorful Happy Trees by Allison Frazier

Hello, Poppystamps friends! I am excited to be back on the blog today sharing more cuteness from the brand new Nordic Wonderland Collection! Although I am looking forward to playing with all of the new products, I just had to use the Nordic Treeline again. When I made my last card with this die, I got the idea for this clean and simple card in my head. So, here we are!

I started this card with a white top folding A2 card base. I stamped the sentiment from the Holiday Banners set with black pigment ink directly onto the card base. I then cut the Nordic Treeline die twice from white card stock. I cut the trees from the base so that they were all individual little trees, and then I colored each of them with a different color of Distress Ink. I used the following colors: Kitsch Flamingo, Picked Raspberry, Dried Marigold, Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Cracked Pistachio, Salvaged Patina, Salty Ocean, and Shaded Lilac. I came up with the layout for the trees and then glued them directly to the card base, with some overlapping the others. I did add a second layer to several of the trees that are on top of others.

I then cut the Nordic Happy Snowman from white card stock and colored the pieces with some of the same Distress Ink colors as the trees. I assembled him with liquid glue and adhered him to the card base. Finally, I added some fairy drops around the design.

 

I know this is a very clean and simple design, which is not always something that I do, but I love how it turned out. Maybe it is not so much clean and simple as it is cute and simple! Those little happy faces on those trees are just the best. I hope this card brings a smile to your face. Thanks for joining us today!

 

 

 

Supplies

 

2627 Nordic Treeline

2640 Nordic Happy Snowman

CB517 Holiday Banners

 

Supplies

 

drp101 Fairy Drops

Colorful Happy Trees by Allison Frazier

Hello, Poppystamps friends! I am excited to be back on the blog today sharing more cuteness from the brand new Nordic Wonderland Collection! Although I am looking forward to playing with all of the new products, I just had to use the Nordic Treeline again. When I made my last card with this die, I got the idea for this clean and simple card in my head. So, here we are!

I started this card with a white top folding A2 card base. I stamped the sentiment from the Holiday Banners set with black pigment ink directly onto the card base. I then cut the Nordic Treeline die twice from white card stock. I cut the trees from the base so that they were all individual little trees, and then I colored each of them with a different color of Distress Ink. I used the following colors: Kitsch Flamingo, Picked Raspberry, Dried Marigold, Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Cracked Pistachio, Salvaged Patina, Salty Ocean, and Shaded Lilac. I came up with the layout for the trees and then glued them directly to the card base, with some overlapping the others. I did add a second layer to several of the trees that are on top of others.

I then cut the Nordic Happy Snowman from white card stock and colored the pieces with some of the same Distress Ink colors as the trees. I assembled him with liquid glue and adhered him to the card base. Finally, I added some fairy drops around the design.

 

I know this is a very clean and simple design, which is not always something that I do, but I love how it turned out. Maybe it is not so much clean and simple as it is cute and simple! Those little happy faces on those trees are just the best. I hope this card brings a smile to your face. Thanks for joining us today!

 

 

 

Supplies

 

2627 Nordic Treeline

2640 Nordic Happy Snowman

CB517 Holiday Banners

 

Supplies

 

drp101 Fairy Drops