You Deserve the Best By Lisa Elton

Hello sweet Poppy peeps! It's Lisa here today and I'm so excited to share my cutie little card with you! I like to think of this pair of sweet foxes frolicking among the marigolds. Now I know those flowers aren't really marigolds, but we can pretend, right? After all, they are the color of marigolds!

When I look at where this card, began, it's a cute CAS card in itself. But you know me, I had to add some layers! The Criss Cross Heart Stencil was used on opposing corners. Next, I layered on the Nordic Petal Flower gluing down just the center. The plaid paper comes from the MB Nutmeg Plaid 6x6 paper pad. I liked the rusty hues that paired well with the little fox pair!

I tucked the darling Nordic Bundled Fox and The Nordic Happy Fox into the big bloom. You might think they look dressed a tad warm for June, but trust me, early June evenings here in Ohio can be chilly!

My "marigolds" are actually the Nordic Blooms set. I die cut them from the same vanilla cardstock used on the card base then Copic colored them. After playing around with placement, I glued them down using liquid glue. 

Here's a close up of the Nordic Bundled Fox. See that sweet face, does it remind you of a cat? Well, the die sets include another tail that lets you turn him (or her!) into a cat! How fun is that?

My sentiment, stamped in chocolate brown ink, comes from the Hooray Stamp Set. So what do you think? Can you imagine this sweet pair frolicking among the marigolds? I hope so!

 

Supplies

 

2713 Nordic Pretty Petal Flower

2724 Nordic Bundled Fox

2733 Nordic Happy Fox

2605 Nordic Blooms

T103 Criss Cross Heart Stencil

CB520 Hooray clear stamp and die set

SP1010 Lagoon 6x6 pack

You Deserve the Best By Lisa Elton

Hello sweet Poppy peeps! It's Lisa here today and I'm so excited to share my cutie little card with you! I like to think of this pair of sweet foxes frolicking among the marigolds. Now I know those flowers aren't really marigolds, but we can pretend, right? After all, they are the color of marigolds!

When I look at where this card, began, it's a cute CAS card in itself. But you know me, I had to add some layers! The Criss Cross Heart Stencil was used on opposing corners. Next, I layered on the Nordic Petal Flower gluing down just the center. The plaid paper comes from the MB Nutmeg Plaid 6x6 paper pad. I liked the rusty hues that paired well with the little fox pair!

I tucked the darling Nordic Bundled Fox and The Nordic Happy Fox into the big bloom. You might think they look dressed a tad warm for June, but trust me, early June evenings here in Ohio can be chilly!

My "marigolds" are actually the Nordic Blooms set. I die cut them from the same vanilla cardstock used on the card base then Copic colored them. After playing around with placement, I glued them down using liquid glue. 

Here's a close up of the Nordic Bundled Fox. See that sweet face, does it remind you of a cat? Well, the die sets include another tail that lets you turn him (or her!) into a cat! How fun is that?

My sentiment, stamped in chocolate brown ink, comes from the Hooray Stamp Set. So what do you think? Can you imagine this sweet pair frolicking among the marigolds? I hope so!

 

Supplies

 

2713 Nordic Pretty Petal Flower

2724 Nordic Bundled Fox

2733 Nordic Happy Fox

2605 Nordic Blooms

T103 Criss Cross Heart Stencil

CB520 Hooray clear stamp and die set

SP1010 Lagoon 6x6 pack

Hello Sweet Friend by Allison Frazier

Hello, Poppystamps friends! I am excited to be back on the blog today sharing this sweet card featuring the new Nordic Happy Fox. But wait...is it a fox or is it a cat? You get to choose because there are dies included in this set to make either one! How fun is that?? Obviously, I chose to create a cat today. This Nordic Happy Fox is part of the new Nordic Forest release. If you haven't seen the release yet, be sure to check it out!

I started my card by using the beautiful Fanciful Flowers Stencil Set. This set has seven stencils! Normally, if you want to get this many colors from a stencil set, you have to mask off part of the stencils to ink them up in different colors. But with this set, you just need to ink up each stencil in a different color, which makes it so much easier and faster. And you don't have to use seven colors. I only used four. I just went heavier handed with the yellow, pink and green inks on a later stencil. I used Pinkfresh Studio Inks in Ballet Slipper, Lemon Whip and Fresh Pear. The blue color is Tumbled Glass Distress Ink.

Once I was finished with my card panel, I set it aside to work on my cat. I cut all of the pieces from white card stock and ink blended them to get the colors. I used the same Ballet Slipper ink for the ears and the dress (and sweater). I also used the same pink to add some cheeks with a small brush. There is a different tail and other features if you want to make this a fox. 

I chose to offset the cat at the bottom of my card and used the Nordic Heart Pattern Rings to pop her up off the panel. I used the second largest ring from that die, cutting it twice, and glueing vellum onto the back. For my sentiment, I went back to a favorite that I just can't seem to stop using, and that is the Whittle Sayings Stamp Set. This set is retired, but check out the Whittle Wild Animal Sentiments for something similar. I also used the retired Word Balloons die set for the sentiment. The "hello" comes from the Hello Spring die set. I cut that from my favorite black glossy cardstock.

To finish the card, I added a few pink jewels into the centers of some pink flowers. I hope this card brings a smile to your face today. Thanks so much for joining us on the blog. 

 

Supplies

 

2733 Nordic Happy Fox

2688 Nordic Heart Pattern Rings

T108 Fanciful Flowers Stencil Set

2730 Hello Spring

sh44004 Black Glossy Paper

Hello Sweet Friend by Allison Frazier

Hello, Poppystamps friends! I am excited to be back on the blog today sharing this sweet card featuring the new Nordic Happy Fox. But wait...is it a fox or is it a cat? You get to choose because there are dies included in this set to make either one! How fun is that?? Obviously, I chose to create a cat today. This Nordic Happy Fox is part of the new Nordic Forest release. If you haven't seen the release yet, be sure to check it out!

I started my card by using the beautiful Fanciful Flowers Stencil Set. This set has seven stencils! Normally, if you want to get this many colors from a stencil set, you have to mask off part of the stencils to ink them up in different colors. But with this set, you just need to ink up each stencil in a different color, which makes it so much easier and faster. And you don't have to use seven colors. I only used four. I just went heavier handed with the yellow, pink and green inks on a later stencil. I used Pinkfresh Studio Inks in Ballet Slipper, Lemon Whip and Fresh Pear. The blue color is Tumbled Glass Distress Ink.

Once I was finished with my card panel, I set it aside to work on my cat. I cut all of the pieces from white card stock and ink blended them to get the colors. I used the same Ballet Slipper ink for the ears and the dress (and sweater). I also used the same pink to add some cheeks with a small brush. There is a different tail and other features if you want to make this a fox. 

I chose to offset the cat at the bottom of my card and used the Nordic Heart Pattern Rings to pop her up off the panel. I used the second largest ring from that die, cutting it twice, and glueing vellum onto the back. For my sentiment, I went back to a favorite that I just can't seem to stop using, and that is the Whittle Sayings Stamp Set. This set is retired, but check out the Whittle Wild Animal Sentiments for something similar. I also used the retired Word Balloons die set for the sentiment. The "hello" comes from the Hello Spring die set. I cut that from my favorite black glossy cardstock.

To finish the card, I added a few pink jewels into the centers of some pink flowers. I hope this card brings a smile to your face today. Thanks so much for joining us on the blog. 

 

Supplies

 

2733 Nordic Happy Fox

2688 Nordic Heart Pattern Rings

T108 Fanciful Flowers Stencil Set

2730 Hello Spring

sh44004 Black Glossy Paper

Celebrate with Flowers! by Rachel Duong

Hi creative friends! It's Rachel here with a bright and cheerful floral card. The Poppystamps "Nordic Pretty Petal Flower" is just one of many gorgeous dies from the latest "Nordic Forest" release. I love the intricate petals. They are absolutely amazing!

To create this card I painted a background on a sheet of watercolor paper. I brushed on water and then added color letting it run and spread out.  Next I die cut the "Nordic Pretty Petal Flower" petal dies from the Poppystamps 8.5" x 11" Key Lime, Leaf Sprout, Cilantro and Deep Turquoise paper packs. If you haven't used this paper, it is great quality, heavy and comes in many beautiful colors. After the watercolor background was dry, I cut an A2 cardfront slightly smaller than an A2 card. I adhered it to a white cardbase. Using the extra pieces of the background, I die cut more petals.

I chose white cardstock for the flower base color and cut out three pieces. After that,  I die cut the centers using the same  Poppystamps cardstock, and white too. I glued the white flowers (bases) to the card front allowing two of the flowers to run off the edge. I arranged the petals randomly on the bases paying attention only to color. I glued the petals on the bases and then continued on with the centers. I trimmed off the flowers going over the edge.

I stamped the sentiment on a piece ot the watercolor background. I added an extra layer under the sentiment for sturdiness and dimension.  Finally Fairy Drops on the card resemble morning water droplets!

I love this light, carefree card. I hope you find it just right for a spring celebration! Don't forget to take a look at the Poppystamps shop and you will see the new release full of so many "must haves" from the Nordic Forest! Until next time, take care and craft away!

 

Supplies

 

2713

CL520

DRP101

SH44005

SH44006

SH44007

SH44008

SH44013

Celebrate with Flowers! by Rachel Duong

Hi creative friends! It's Rachel here with a bright and cheerful floral card. The Poppystamps "Nordic Pretty Petal Flower" is just one of many gorgeous dies from the latest "Nordic Forest" release. I love the intricate petals. They are absolutely amazing!

To create this card I painted a background on a sheet of watercolor paper. I brushed on water and then added color letting it run and spread out.  Next I die cut the "Nordic Pretty Petal Flower" petal dies from the Poppystamps 8.5" x 11" Key Lime, Leaf Sprout, Cilantro and Deep Turquoise paper packs. If you haven't used this paper, it is great quality, heavy and comes in many beautiful colors. After the watercolor background was dry, I cut an A2 cardfront slightly smaller than an A2 card. I adhered it to a white cardbase. Using the extra pieces of the background, I die cut more petals.

I chose white cardstock for the flower base color and cut out three pieces. After that,  I die cut the centers using the same  Poppystamps cardstock, and white too. I glued the white flowers (bases) to the card front allowing two of the flowers to run off the edge. I arranged the petals randomly on the bases paying attention only to color. I glued the petals on the bases and then continued on with the centers. I trimmed off the flowers going over the edge.

I stamped the sentiment on a piece ot the watercolor background. I added an extra layer under the sentiment for sturdiness and dimension.  Finally Fairy Drops on the card resemble morning water droplets!

I love this light, carefree card. I hope you find it just right for a spring celebration! Don't forget to take a look at the Poppystamps shop and you will see the new release full of so many "must haves" from the Nordic Forest! Until next time, take care and craft away!

 

Supplies

 

2713

CL520

DRP101

SH44005

SH44006

SH44007

SH44008

SH44013

Hello Spring by Jeanne Jachna

I'm so excited to see the change in the seasons here in the Midwest.  The cold still creeps in at night, but the days are glorious sunshine!  I hear the birds singing in the morning, the grass is green, and the trees are growing leaves! 

I started with the cute little Nordic Happy Bunny.  I cut the body in shades of white and brown.  It was really easy to assemble.  I couldn't resist dressing the bunny in shades of pink to match her ears and cute little nose.  The die set includes the cardigan and scarf.

 

I added a Nordic Lavish Border in green to create a grassy foreground.  This die set has three dies and any of them would look great.  I selected the circular edge.  A Nordic Lacy Plate is cut from white cardstock for the background and layered over the same shade of green to create a leafy looking background. 

I added blooms from the Nordic Flower Bunch die set.  They're adhered with adhesive foam tape to add some dimension.  I added more layers to the flowers by stacking them.   The finishing touch is the Hello Spring sentiment. 

Did you know that Poppystamps has a monthly challenge?  The theme this month is Tickled Pink.  All you need to do is add a pop of pink to your design like I did here.   You can link designs from your Instagram account and be entered to win the monthly prize of a $20 gift certificate to our on line store!   You can always find the latest challenge by clicking the challenge badge in the top right corner of the blog!  I hope you find time to play! 

Supplies

 

2637 Nordic Flower Bunch

2731 Nordic Happy Bunny

2730 Hello Spring

2615 Nordic Lacy Plate

2631 Nordic Lavish Border Set

CRY102 Christmas Fairy Crystals

Hello Spring by Jeanne Jachna

I'm so excited to see the change in the seasons here in the Midwest.  The cold still creeps in at night, but the days are glorious sunshine!  I hear the birds singing in the morning, the grass is green, and the trees are growing leaves! 

I started with the cute little Nordic Happy Bunny.  I cut the body in shades of white and brown.  It was really easy to assemble.  I couldn't resist dressing the bunny in shades of pink to match her ears and cute little nose.  The die set includes the cardigan and scarf.

 

I added a Nordic Lavish Border in green to create a grassy foreground.  This die set has three dies and any of them would look great.  I selected the circular edge.  A Nordic Lacy Plate is cut from white cardstock for the background and layered over the same shade of green to create a leafy looking background. 

I added blooms from the Nordic Flower Bunch die set.  They're adhered with adhesive foam tape to add some dimension.  I added more layers to the flowers by stacking them.   The finishing touch is the Hello Spring sentiment. 

Did you know that Poppystamps has a monthly challenge?  The theme this month is Tickled Pink.  All you need to do is add a pop of pink to your design like I did here.   You can link designs from your Instagram account and be entered to win the monthly prize of a $20 gift certificate to our on line store!   You can always find the latest challenge by clicking the challenge badge in the top right corner of the blog!  I hope you find time to play! 

Supplies

 

2637 Nordic Flower Bunch

2731 Nordic Happy Bunny

2730 Hello Spring

2615 Nordic Lacy Plate

2631 Nordic Lavish Border Set

CRY102 Christmas Fairy Crystals

Happy Birthday by Lisa Elton

Hello and welcome! Is this pair not the cutest way to send happy birthday wishes? Their little smiling faces would brighten anyone's day! Lambs are not just for Easter cards, friends. They can be used for so many occasions.

My card began with the Nordic Floral Burst Background. I used paper from the MB Glimmering Gladiola 6x6 pad for the top layer and paper from the MB Gladiola Plaid 6x6 pad for the shadow layer.

The Nordic Cheerful Lamb and the Nordic Joyful Lamb were both cut from white cardstock then dressed using the Stormy Blue 6x6 paper pad. I added just a touch of gray shading and pink on their cheeks.

A MB Happy Birthday Tab and a few daisies were tucked in to finish off those birthday wishes. I used the Daisy Trio die in single layers for my plaid flowers. Aren't they fun!

I hope this brought a smile to you today! Thank you so much for stopping by.

 

Supplies

 

2703 Nordic Cheerful Lamb

2692 Nordic Joyful Lamb

2727 Nordic Floral Burst Background

2670 Daisy Trio

SP1006 Stormy Blue 6x6 pack

Happy Birthday by Lisa Elton

Hello and welcome! Is this pair not the cutest way to send happy birthday wishes? Their little smiling faces would brighten anyone's day! Lambs are not just for Easter cards, friends. They can be used for so many occasions.

My card began with the Nordic Floral Burst Background. I used paper from the MB Glimmering Gladiola 6x6 pad for the top layer and paper from the MB Gladiola Plaid 6x6 pad for the shadow layer.

The Nordic Cheerful Lamb and the Nordic Joyful Lamb were both cut from white cardstock then dressed using the Stormy Blue 6x6 paper pad. I added just a touch of gray shading and pink on their cheeks.

A MB Happy Birthday Tab and a few daisies were tucked in to finish off those birthday wishes. I used the Daisy Trio die in single layers for my plaid flowers. Aren't they fun!

I hope this brought a smile to you today! Thank you so much for stopping by.

 

Supplies

 

2703 Nordic Cheerful Lamb

2692 Nordic Joyful Lamb

2727 Nordic Floral Burst Background

2670 Daisy Trio

SP1006 Stormy Blue 6x6 pack

Happy Easter by Lisa Elton

Happy Easter one and all! There were so many darling bunnies included in our latest spring release that I just had to pop in an extra day this month to share one more. Meet the Nordic Adorable Bunny! 

I set out to create a bright and happy spring scene to put my bunny in. The Soaring Tree Frame and Whittle Field & Trees dies gave me just what I needed.
I dressed my bunny in a sweet floral outfit then added a few floral flowers... wait, is that a thing?!... to the scene.
Our Spring Sentiments Banner set had just the sentiment I needed. A sprinkling of fairy jewels finished it off.
And there you go, friends. One more sweet bunny to wish you all a happy and blessed day!

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies

 

SH44006 Leaf Sprout Paper Pack

2289 Soaring Tree Frame

2577 Whittle Field and Trees

2706 Nordic Adorable Bunny

2663 Simple Floral Bundle

CB515 Spring Banners

Happy Easter by Lisa Elton

Happy Easter one and all! There were so many darling bunnies included in our latest spring release that I just had to pop in an extra day this month to share one more. Meet the Nordic Adorable Bunny! 

I set out to create a bright and happy spring scene to put my bunny in. The Soaring Tree Frame and Whittle Field & Trees dies gave me just what I needed.
I dressed my bunny in a sweet floral outfit then added a few floral flowers... wait, is that a thing?!... to the scene.
Our Spring Sentiments Banner set had just the sentiment I needed. A sprinkling of fairy jewels finished it off.
And there you go, friends. One more sweet bunny to wish you all a happy and blessed day!

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies

 

SH44006 Leaf Sprout Paper Pack

2289 Soaring Tree Frame

2577 Whittle Field and Trees

2706 Nordic Adorable Bunny

2663 Simple Floral Bundle

CB515 Spring Banners