Midas Touch - Challenge Reminder by Rachel Duong

Hi there! It's Rachel here with an opulent, rich and fantastical card to remind you about our Poppystamps monthly challenge. The theme for January is Midas Touch, where everything turns to gold!  The "Nordic Joyful Elf",  encased in gold reminds me of the talented entertainers I've watched in the city that looked just like him.

To enter the challenge, create a card using at least one Poppystamps item and add a little or a lot of gold embellishments. Link your design to the challenge on the Poppystamps challenge blog and to your Instagram, blog and facebook pages.

To create this card, I die cut the elf out of gold mirror paper and the clothing accents in gold glitter paper. I adhered the pieces together once I decided how I wanted my elf to appear. I love the combination of sparkles and glitter reflecting and playing off one another.

Next I die cut the tree stump and mushrooms out of heavy white cardstock. I painted the pieces using Prang watercolors. Then I glued them onto the black cardbase.

 I splattered gold metallic, acrylic paint over the entire card.  I covered the elf with paper to keep from getting hit with too much paint.

I decided to have fun with the birthday wishes sentiments. I hope I didn't add too many! These Open Studio extra thick gold foiled labels fit nicely on the card.

Last but not least, I added gold Fairy Jewels to the card.Please join in the challenge and have fun as you create your gold masterpiece! Until next time, Happy New Year and I look forward to many crafty adventures ahead!

Supplies

 

2667

2657

JWL004

FP1003

FP1002

GP1006

Midas Touch - Challenge Reminder by Rachel Duong

Hi there! It's Rachel here with an opulent, rich and fantastical card to remind you about our Poppystamps monthly challenge. The theme for January is Midas Touch, where everything turns to gold!  The "Nordic Joyful Elf",  encased in gold reminds me of the talented entertainers I've watched in the city that looked just like him.

To enter the challenge, create a card using at least one Poppystamps item and add a little or a lot of gold embellishments. Link your design to the challenge on the Poppystamps challenge blog and to your Instagram, blog and facebook pages.

To create this card, I die cut the elf out of gold mirror paper and the clothing accents in gold glitter paper. I adhered the pieces together once I decided how I wanted my elf to appear. I love the combination of sparkles and glitter reflecting and playing off one another.

Next I die cut the tree stump and mushrooms out of heavy white cardstock. I painted the pieces using Prang watercolors. Then I glued them onto the black cardbase.

 I splattered gold metallic, acrylic paint over the entire card.  I covered the elf with paper to keep from getting hit with too much paint.

I decided to have fun with the birthday wishes sentiments. I hope I didn't add too many! These Open Studio extra thick gold foiled labels fit nicely on the card.

Last but not least, I added gold Fairy Jewels to the card.Please join in the challenge and have fun as you create your gold masterpiece! Until next time, Happy New Year and I look forward to many crafty adventures ahead!

Supplies

 

2667

2657

JWL004

FP1003

FP1002

GP1006

Holiday Ornaments by Rachel Duong

Happy Holidays! Decorations are up and beautiful ornaments glow against lights on the tree! It's Rachel here to bring on the holiday spirit with a card full of sparkle and shine. I used the Poppystamps "Nordic Layered Ornament" die cuts in gorgeous fancy papers. 

I began by die cutting quite a few ornaments in an array of colors. I didn't have a  set plan of what I was going to make. I grouped colors and textures I felt visually pleasing. I ended up using the jewel tones. As I pieced the ornaments together, I made sure no two same colors were together. I varied the  textures as well. I kept the toppers all the same in silver. Next I die cut the "Nordic Wintertide Border Set" two times in the beautiful sheets of red cardstock,new on the Poppystamps site! They are heavyweight, bright and can be used as a card base. I spaced the borders to my liking and adhered them to the cardfront. Then I die cut three "Little Bow and String" pieces in silver glitter! I arranged the ornaments and bows and adhered them to the cardfront. I cut the strings to be even with the top of the card. Each bow was different to give the card character and notice, the middle bow is the fullest! Finally fairy jewels adorn the card.

Oh wow! I almost forgot the sentiment--the Poppystamps "Happy Holidays Moonlight Script" die cut out in the same silver glitter paper as are the bows. 

As previously mentioned, I die cut numerous ornaments out of assorted paper. I arranged and glued them onto the  black glossy cardstock from Poppystamps. Dimensional foam was added under the areas that overlapped other pieces. I used a gold foiled precut black sentiment.

I didn't add any string or bows to the ornament tops. I love the clean, sleek feel I get when I look at this card!

Another card came into being... a monochromatic one. I die cut the "Double Scalloped Stitched Frames Die" from a sheet of the turquoise cardstock. I adhered it to a white cardbase, arranged the ornaments, glued them down and splattered everything with white acrylic paint. I used dimensional foam under the overlapping pieces. Finally I glued a pre-made thick gold foiled sentiment at the lower base of the card!

I thought about adding silver thread to the ornament tops. If you scroll to the next picture, you will see it pictured on them. Which do you like, thread or no thread?!


Making these cards got me into the holiday spirit. I am so happy to feel the festive vibes coming alive in the air. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Supplies

 

2625 Nordic Layered Ornament

2662 Little Bow and String

2598 Happy Holidays Moonlight Script

2633 Nordic Wintertide Border Set

JWL003 Bright Jewels

GP1007 Glitzy Glitter Pad

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

GP1006 Festive Glitter Pad

SH44004 Black Glossy Paper

Holiday Ornaments by Rachel Duong

Happy Holidays! Decorations are up and beautiful ornaments glow against lights on the tree! It's Rachel here to bring on the holiday spirit with a card full of sparkle and shine. I used the Poppystamps "Nordic Layered Ornament" die cuts in gorgeous fancy papers. 

I began by die cutting quite a few ornaments in an array of colors. I didn't have a  set plan of what I was going to make. I grouped colors and textures I felt visually pleasing. I ended up using the jewel tones. As I pieced the ornaments together, I made sure no two same colors were together. I varied the  textures as well. I kept the toppers all the same in silver. Next I die cut the "Nordic Wintertide Border Set" two times in the beautiful sheets of red cardstock,new on the Poppystamps site! They are heavyweight, bright and can be used as a card base. I spaced the borders to my liking and adhered them to the cardfront. Then I die cut three "Little Bow and String" pieces in silver glitter! I arranged the ornaments and bows and adhered them to the cardfront. I cut the strings to be even with the top of the card. Each bow was different to give the card character and notice, the middle bow is the fullest! Finally fairy jewels adorn the card.

Oh wow! I almost forgot the sentiment--the Poppystamps "Happy Holidays Moonlight Script" die cut out in the same silver glitter paper as are the bows. 

As previously mentioned, I die cut numerous ornaments out of assorted paper. I arranged and glued them onto the  black glossy cardstock from Poppystamps. Dimensional foam was added under the areas that overlapped other pieces. I used a gold foiled precut black sentiment.

I didn't add any string or bows to the ornament tops. I love the clean, sleek feel I get when I look at this card!

Another card came into being... a monochromatic one. I die cut the "Double Scalloped Stitched Frames Die" from a sheet of the turquoise cardstock. I adhered it to a white cardbase, arranged the ornaments, glued them down and splattered everything with white acrylic paint. I used dimensional foam under the overlapping pieces. Finally I glued a pre-made thick gold foiled sentiment at the lower base of the card!

I thought about adding silver thread to the ornament tops. If you scroll to the next picture, you will see it pictured on them. Which do you like, thread or no thread?!


Making these cards got me into the holiday spirit. I am so happy to feel the festive vibes coming alive in the air. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Supplies

 

2625 Nordic Layered Ornament

2662 Little Bow and String

2598 Happy Holidays Moonlight Script

2633 Nordic Wintertide Border Set

JWL003 Bright Jewels

GP1007 Glitzy Glitter Pad

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

GP1006 Festive Glitter Pad

SH44004 Black Glossy Paper

Happy Fall! by Rachel Duong

Hi there! The jack-o-lanters are lit and my fall card is a decorated wreath with beautiful multicolored leaves. I used the Poppystamps "Perky Pumpkins" for the main feature  with a shiny, mirrored paper. Are you ready for the holidays?!

To create this card I began by choosing a gorgeous patterned paper from the Memory Box "Nutmeg Forest" paper pad. The rich hues were a wonderful starting point. Next I die cut the "Nordic Delicate Border Set" in a medium lavender tone and adhered it to a deeper purple. I trimmed it down so more of the patterned paper could be seen. 

I die cut the pumpkins in metallic and glitter oranges. Strips of yellow are glued to the back to add glow. The curved pieces are from the "Nordic Wreath and Bow". I also die cut the leaves in mirrored and glitter green paper. The fun part is deciding how I was going to arrange all the pieces.

I cut the wreath pieces in fall colors.As it turns out, not much of the wreath can be seen once I compiled all the piecea. I decorated the wreath and then adhered it to the purple square. I die cut the leaves in purple and tan papers. I loosely watercolored them. Then I die cut the bow in plaid patterned paper. I love this Nutmeg Plaid paper pack so much. The fine lines of metallic gold is awesome. The Poppystamps "Happy Fall Moonlight Script" sentiment is cut in the mirrored green and bordered in purple. Finally I added the Open Studio "Treasure Chest Fairy Gemstones" to balance the card. I love the iridescent quality of these gemstones.

I love the texture and specialty papers in this card. They add so much character. The mood is so festive.

I had many extra pieces left over, I decided to make another card. This time I used a solid background and a brighter, more vivid color scheme. 

I hope your day is fantastic and that these cards might have inspired you to begin holiday card making. The supplies I used are listed below in case you want to make them. The Poppystamps dies are amazing and the Nordic dies are a series of many dies that coordinate together. Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies

 

2687 Perky Pumpkins

2630 Nordic Delicate Border Set

2597 Happy Fall Moonlight Script

2646 Nordic Wreath and Bow

SP1007 Vibrant Violet 6x6 pack

SP1008 Twilight Purple 6x6 pack

GEM101 Treasure Chest Fairy Gemstones

FP1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

GP1007 Glitzy Glitter Pad

JWL003 Bright Jewels

Happy Fall! by Rachel Duong

Hi there! The jack-o-lanters are lit and my fall card is a decorated wreath with beautiful multicolored leaves. I used the Poppystamps "Perky Pumpkins" for the main feature  with a shiny, mirrored paper. Are you ready for the holidays?!

To create this card I began by choosing a gorgeous patterned paper from the Memory Box "Nutmeg Forest" paper pad. The rich hues were a wonderful starting point. Next I die cut the "Nordic Delicate Border Set" in a medium lavender tone and adhered it to a deeper purple. I trimmed it down so more of the patterned paper could be seen. 

I die cut the pumpkins in metallic and glitter oranges. Strips of yellow are glued to the back to add glow. The curved pieces are from the "Nordic Wreath and Bow". I also die cut the leaves in mirrored and glitter green paper. The fun part is deciding how I was going to arrange all the pieces.

I cut the wreath pieces in fall colors.As it turns out, not much of the wreath can be seen once I compiled all the piecea. I decorated the wreath and then adhered it to the purple square. I die cut the leaves in purple and tan papers. I loosely watercolored them. Then I die cut the bow in plaid patterned paper. I love this Nutmeg Plaid paper pack so much. The fine lines of metallic gold is awesome. The Poppystamps "Happy Fall Moonlight Script" sentiment is cut in the mirrored green and bordered in purple. Finally I added the Open Studio "Treasure Chest Fairy Gemstones" to balance the card. I love the iridescent quality of these gemstones.

I love the texture and specialty papers in this card. They add so much character. The mood is so festive.

I had many extra pieces left over, I decided to make another card. This time I used a solid background and a brighter, more vivid color scheme. 

I hope your day is fantastic and that these cards might have inspired you to begin holiday card making. The supplies I used are listed below in case you want to make them. The Poppystamps dies are amazing and the Nordic dies are a series of many dies that coordinate together. Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies

 

2687 Perky Pumpkins

2630 Nordic Delicate Border Set

2597 Happy Fall Moonlight Script

2646 Nordic Wreath and Bow

SP1007 Vibrant Violet 6x6 pack

SP1008 Twilight Purple 6x6 pack

GEM101 Treasure Chest Fairy Gemstones

FP1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

GP1007 Glitzy Glitter Pad

JWL003 Bright Jewels

Butterfly Wishes by Rachel Duong

Hi it's Rachel here with a kind of grungy, slightly vintage and a little bit artsy, butterfly card! I love this Poppystamps "Nordic Floral Butterfly" die. It is one of three Nordic butterflies dies available at Poppystamps.com.

 

To create this card I die cut the butterfly from white watercolor paper. I used many layers of paint until I got the rustic effect I was after. Metallic paint on the top layer gives the butterfly a beautiful finish. I painted the body in black and then went back over it in metallic white so that it could be more visible against the black background.

Next I splattered white and blue metallic paint on a black cardbase. After it dried, I glued the center of the butterfly on the base leaving the outer part of the wings curved out. The wings naturally curved due to all the water and paint I applied on them. You might notice I adhered the butterfly a bit askew to give it an artsy, true to life, imperfect vibe.

I stamped the sentiment from the "Birthday "Banners" clear stamp set in black Versafine ink on black cardstock and embossed it with silver embossing powder. I die cut it out with the coordinating dies that come with the set.

Supplies I used to create the card.

Finally I added Fairy Jewels around the image. 

 

What a fun and free butterfly card! I had an absolute fantastic time creating and sharing this. Hope you find this somewhat unique and adventurous. Until next time, have an extraordinary day!

 

Supplies

 

2611 Nordic Floral Butterfly

CB514 Birthday Banners clear stamp and die set

JWL005 Christmas Fairy Jewels

Butterfly Wishes by Rachel Duong

Hi it's Rachel here with a kind of grungy, slightly vintage and a little bit artsy, butterfly card! I love this Poppystamps "Nordic Floral Butterfly" die. It is one of three Nordic butterflies dies available at Poppystamps.com.

 

To create this card I die cut the butterfly from white watercolor paper. I used many layers of paint until I got the rustic effect I was after. Metallic paint on the top layer gives the butterfly a beautiful finish. I painted the body in black and then went back over it in metallic white so that it could be more visible against the black background.

Next I splattered white and blue metallic paint on a black cardbase. After it dried, I glued the center of the butterfly on the base leaving the outer part of the wings curved out. The wings naturally curved due to all the water and paint I applied on them. You might notice I adhered the butterfly a bit askew to give it an artsy, true to life, imperfect vibe.

I stamped the sentiment from the "Birthday "Banners" clear stamp set in black Versafine ink on black cardstock and embossed it with silver embossing powder. I die cut it out with the coordinating dies that come with the set.

Supplies I used to create the card.

Finally I added Fairy Jewels around the image. 

 

What a fun and free butterfly card! I had an absolute fantastic time creating and sharing this. Hope you find this somewhat unique and adventurous. Until next time, have an extraordinary day!

 

Supplies

 

2611 Nordic Floral Butterfly

CB514 Birthday Banners clear stamp and die set

JWL005 Christmas Fairy Jewels

Nordic Happy Vibes by Rachel Duong

Hi everyone! It's Rachel here to share a light-hearted card with subdued hues. The Poppystamps "Nordic Spectacular Butterfly", the focal point, is nothing short of pure beauty. The detail on this die is just like it's name-Spectacular!
 

To create this card I began with a gorgeous floral patterned paper from the Memory Box "Anemone Grove" pack.  I die cut a border using the "Double Scalloped Stitched Frames" using the outer piece of the largest frame. 

Next I chose colors I saw present in the border from Memory box paper packs "Ocean Blue", "Stormy Blue" and "Lush Green". I die cut the butterfly and mushrooms and glued the pieces together. Many were cut to come up with just the right color combinations! For a whimsical feel, I added an extra layer of mushroom tops at varying angles. 

Next up was a hot foiled sentiment in gold on black cardstock from the "Modest Banner Greetings" foil and cut die set. I love the elegant feel it gives to the card!

I adhered all the pieces to a steel grey cardfront and then a black cardbase.  The cardfront was slightly smaller than an A2 size card, leaving a narrow black border. Notice I was able to fit the butterfly right over the sentiment without it covering up the words?!  Finally I added Fairy Jewels for the finishing touch.

I hope you love this card as much as I do! Please take a look at the awesome Poppystamps Nordic dies. There are so many to choose from and they all work so beautifully together. Have a wonderful day and I will see you very soon!

 

 

Supplies

 

2614 Nordic Spectacular Butterfly

1810 Mushrooms and Toadstools

2474 Double Scalloped Stitched Frames

JWL004 Autumn Fairy Jewels

PSF806 Modest Banner Greetings Hot Foil Plate

SP1003 Lush Green 6x6 pack

SP1005 Ocean Blue 6x6 pack

SP1006 Stormy Blue 6x6 pack

Nordic Happy Vibes by Rachel Duong

Hi everyone! It's Rachel here to share a light-hearted card with subdued hues. The Poppystamps "Nordic Spectacular Butterfly", the focal point, is nothing short of pure beauty. The detail on this die is just like it's name-Spectacular!
 

To create this card I began with a gorgeous floral patterned paper from the Memory Box "Anemone Grove" pack.  I die cut a border using the "Double Scalloped Stitched Frames" using the outer piece of the largest frame. 

Next I chose colors I saw present in the border from Memory box paper packs "Ocean Blue", "Stormy Blue" and "Lush Green". I die cut the butterfly and mushrooms and glued the pieces together. Many were cut to come up with just the right color combinations! For a whimsical feel, I added an extra layer of mushroom tops at varying angles. 

Next up was a hot foiled sentiment in gold on black cardstock from the "Modest Banner Greetings" foil and cut die set. I love the elegant feel it gives to the card!

I adhered all the pieces to a steel grey cardfront and then a black cardbase.  The cardfront was slightly smaller than an A2 size card, leaving a narrow black border. Notice I was able to fit the butterfly right over the sentiment without it covering up the words?!  Finally I added Fairy Jewels for the finishing touch.

I hope you love this card as much as I do! Please take a look at the awesome Poppystamps Nordic dies. There are so many to choose from and they all work so beautifully together. Have a wonderful day and I will see you very soon!

 

 

Supplies

 

2614 Nordic Spectacular Butterfly

1810 Mushrooms and Toadstools

2474 Double Scalloped Stitched Frames

JWL004 Autumn Fairy Jewels

PSF806 Modest Banner Greetings Hot Foil Plate

SP1003 Lush Green 6x6 pack

SP1005 Ocean Blue 6x6 pack

SP1006 Stormy Blue 6x6 pack

Slimline Adelaide Snowflakes Card by Sphoorti

 

Hello Poppy Peeps!

 

It's Sphoorti, and I only have one card for you today, and it's such an easy one to make - you can whip it up in 30 minutes, tops!

 

I started off with the 2531 Adelaide Snowflakes craft die and cut some silver mirror, copper mirror, silver glitter, and gold glitter card stocks from the Glitter and Mirror pad assortments Poppystamps has.

 

 

I took a card base long enough to fit the five snowflakes and adhered the gorgeous snowflakes in a staggered fashion along the x-axis.

 

 

I hot foiled PSF808 Modest Greetings 2 on some white card stock with copper colored foil and chose the "You are the best" sentiment from it. I matted the sentiment with some silver glitter card stock.

 

 

 

I had some glitter washi tape that slightly matched one of the snowflakes, so I lined the card base with it along the top and bottom edges.

 

 

And you know what? That was it! So easy, yet so elegant and festive!

 

Thoughts? Questions? Epiphanies? I'd love to hear from you! Thank you for visiting! See you soon!

 

Love,

Sphoorti

 

 

Supplies

 

2531 Adelaide Snowflakes

PSF808 Modest Greetings 2 Hot Foil Plate and Die

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

FP1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

GP1007 Glitzy Glitter Pad

GP1006 Festive Glitter Pad

GP1008 Majestic Hues Glitter Pad

Slimline Adelaide Snowflakes Card by Sphoorti

 

Hello Poppy Peeps!

 

It's Sphoorti, and I only have one card for you today, and it's such an easy one to make - you can whip it up in 30 minutes, tops!

 

I started off with the 2531 Adelaide Snowflakes craft die and cut some silver mirror, copper mirror, silver glitter, and gold glitter card stocks from the Glitter and Mirror pad assortments Poppystamps has.

 

 

I took a card base long enough to fit the five snowflakes and adhered the gorgeous snowflakes in a staggered fashion along the x-axis.

 

 

I hot foiled PSF808 Modest Greetings 2 on some white card stock with copper colored foil and chose the "You are the best" sentiment from it. I matted the sentiment with some silver glitter card stock.

 

 

 

I had some glitter washi tape that slightly matched one of the snowflakes, so I lined the card base with it along the top and bottom edges.

 

 

And you know what? That was it! So easy, yet so elegant and festive!

 

Thoughts? Questions? Epiphanies? I'd love to hear from you! Thank you for visiting! See you soon!

 

Love,

Sphoorti

 

 

Supplies

 

2531 Adelaide Snowflakes

PSF808 Modest Greetings 2 Hot Foil Plate and Die

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

FP1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

GP1007 Glitzy Glitter Pad

GP1006 Festive Glitter Pad

GP1008 Majestic Hues Glitter Pad