Thanks so Mush! by Rachel Duong

Hi friends! It's Rachel here sharing a charming monochromatic mushroom card. It's something a little delicate and yet cute too! As we head into the fall season, lots of mushroom hunting abounds and the images of these fungi are everywhere. The Poppystamps "Dainty Mushrooms" are super sweet and full of happy vibes!

To create this card, I began with a creme cardfront measuring approximately 4" x 5 1/4". I centered the Poppystamps "Nordic Bloom" craft stencil over it. Next I lightly ink blended tea dye distress ink on it.   

I cut an oval shape from heavy vellum and glued the center point down on the stenciled pattern. Then I chose an Open Studio greeting tab and adhered it to the center, this also acts as a cover to disguise the glue under the vellum. 

I die cut the caps of the "Dainty Mushrooms" in gold glitter cardstock from the Festive Glitter Pad (see below). Then I die cut the bases in watercolor paper. Brown hues of paint loosely applied to the bases create character. I applied strips of black underneath to make the eyes stand out. I glued the mushrooms together and then to the cardfront, careful to overlap the vellum to help hide additional glue under the vellum. 

Pastel Fairy Jewels adorn the card with sparkling accents. I placed the upper two jewels on the vellum edge to adhese the edges in these areas. 

Finally, silver metallic thread triple wrapped around the upper portion of the card gives the finishing touch of flair. I also gave the bow extra loops to add bulk as the thread is so fine it can get lost on the card.
A close-up look at the fun metallic pieces lending an extra special touch to the card design. The sentiment is a definite nod to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday!

Thankful for you always! Have a wonderful day and can't wait to share more cards soon. Please take a look at the new Poppystamps release. The new dies are incredible and the possibilities are endless! Until the next post, I will miss you MUSH!

Supplies

 

2682 Dainty Mushrooms

T107 Nordic Bloom Stencil

JWL002 Pastel Jewels

GP1006 Festive Glitter Pad

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Thanks so Mush! by Rachel Duong

Hi friends! It's Rachel here sharing a charming monochromatic mushroom card. It's something a little delicate and yet cute too! As we head into the fall season, lots of mushroom hunting abounds and the images of these fungi are everywhere. The Poppystamps "Dainty Mushrooms" are super sweet and full of happy vibes!

To create this card, I began with a creme cardfront measuring approximately 4" x 5 1/4". I centered the Poppystamps "Nordic Bloom" craft stencil over it. Next I lightly ink blended tea dye distress ink on it.   

I cut an oval shape from heavy vellum and glued the center point down on the stenciled pattern. Then I chose an Open Studio greeting tab and adhered it to the center, this also acts as a cover to disguise the glue under the vellum. 

I die cut the caps of the "Dainty Mushrooms" in gold glitter cardstock from the Festive Glitter Pad (see below). Then I die cut the bases in watercolor paper. Brown hues of paint loosely applied to the bases create character. I applied strips of black underneath to make the eyes stand out. I glued the mushrooms together and then to the cardfront, careful to overlap the vellum to help hide additional glue under the vellum. 

Pastel Fairy Jewels adorn the card with sparkling accents. I placed the upper two jewels on the vellum edge to adhese the edges in these areas. 

Finally, silver metallic thread triple wrapped around the upper portion of the card gives the finishing touch of flair. I also gave the bow extra loops to add bulk as the thread is so fine it can get lost on the card.
A close-up look at the fun metallic pieces lending an extra special touch to the card design. The sentiment is a definite nod to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday!

Thankful for you always! Have a wonderful day and can't wait to share more cards soon. Please take a look at the new Poppystamps release. The new dies are incredible and the possibilities are endless! Until the next post, I will miss you MUSH!

Supplies

 

2682 Dainty Mushrooms

T107 Nordic Bloom Stencil

JWL002 Pastel Jewels

GP1006 Festive Glitter Pad

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A Spook-tacular Birthday! by Rachel Duong

Hi crafty friends! It's Rachel here with a Halloween card full of festivities and bits of spooky fun. The Poppystamps "Perky Pumpkins" are gourd-geous and the "Ghostly Cat/s" are super clever and adorable.

To create this card I die cut the pumpkins out of watercolor paper. I painted them using combinations of yellow mixed in with predominant colors of orange, green and brown. Next I glued the pieces together and set aside. I die cut the cat out of black glossy paper and the ghost costume out of white glitter paper from the 6x6 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad (see below). I die cut the "Cute Spider/s" out of the Black Glossy Paper (see below).

I used a heavy black cardbase and stamped the sentiment from the "Bugs and Hisses" Poppystamps clear stamp set with Versamark ink. I sprinkled clear embossing powder on the ink and applied heat. I love the effect of a message barely there and if angled just so...the shiny texture can be seen! I chose a "Happy Birthday" font from the Open Studio gold foiled greeting tabs.

I arranged all the pieces and then glued them down. Also I added a few thick pieces of card stock to the back of the cat to pop it up and provide dimension.

Finally I splattered gold acrylic paint around the pumpkins for a dramatic flair!

I drew a line with a black Sharpie from the spider to the top of the card to represent a cobweb. Also I adhered a leaf falling to the ground below.

Thank you so much for stopping by. I love these Poppystamps "Perky Pumpkins" and "Ghostly Cats". I always have an awesome time creating festive holiday themed cards. I hope you do too. I will be back tomorrow with another card. Yay! Take card and have a Spook-tacular day!

Rachel

Supplies

 

2687 Perky Pumpkins

2685 Ghostly Cats

CL512 Bugs and Hisses

2684 Cute Spiders

SH44004 Black Glossy Paper

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

A Spook-tacular Birthday! by Rachel Duong

Hi crafty friends! It's Rachel here with a Halloween card full of festivities and bits of spooky fun. The Poppystamps "Perky Pumpkins" are gourd-geous and the "Ghostly Cat/s" are super clever and adorable.

To create this card I die cut the pumpkins out of watercolor paper. I painted them using combinations of yellow mixed in with predominant colors of orange, green and brown. Next I glued the pieces together and set aside. I die cut the cat out of black glossy paper and the ghost costume out of white glitter paper from the 6x6 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad (see below). I die cut the "Cute Spider/s" out of the Black Glossy Paper (see below).

I used a heavy black cardbase and stamped the sentiment from the "Bugs and Hisses" Poppystamps clear stamp set with Versamark ink. I sprinkled clear embossing powder on the ink and applied heat. I love the effect of a message barely there and if angled just so...the shiny texture can be seen! I chose a "Happy Birthday" font from the Open Studio gold foiled greeting tabs.

I arranged all the pieces and then glued them down. Also I added a few thick pieces of card stock to the back of the cat to pop it up and provide dimension.

Finally I splattered gold acrylic paint around the pumpkins for a dramatic flair!

I drew a line with a black Sharpie from the spider to the top of the card to represent a cobweb. Also I adhered a leaf falling to the ground below.

Thank you so much for stopping by. I love these Poppystamps "Perky Pumpkins" and "Ghostly Cats". I always have an awesome time creating festive holiday themed cards. I hope you do too. I will be back tomorrow with another card. Yay! Take card and have a Spook-tacular day!

Rachel

Supplies

 

2687 Perky Pumpkins

2685 Ghostly Cats

CL512 Bugs and Hisses

2684 Cute Spiders

SH44004 Black Glossy Paper

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

Be Merry! by Rachel Duong

Hi friends! It's Rachel here to share an adorable holiday card. Even though it is summer, it is never too early to begin your holiday crafting. I used the Poppystamps "Nordic Bundled Bear" and the "Nordic Treeline" dies.

To create this card I began by cutting out the bear in kraft, red, white, black and plaid patterned paper. After I glued the bear together I added foam dimensionals on the back to pop up the image.

Next I covered the white A2 cardbase with a Memory Box  "Yuletide Cheer" paper.

I die cut the "Nordic Treeline" in green, brown and white. I trimmed the trees off the kraft keeping the trunk and ground. I glued it in place. Trim off trees off the white copy. The only part of the white paper used is the ground.

Then I die cut the "Be Merry" sentiment in white and red. I double layered the sentiment to pop it up before going onto the cardfront.

Finally I added a red "Fairy Jewel" after the sentiment. 

I can't wait to create polar bears and black bears. This bear is definitely a favorite die and has so much personality!
Until next time, don't forget to start your holiday projects now. There are so many amazing dies from the Poppystamps winter release. The bear is only one of them!

 

Supplies

 

2643 Nordic Bundled Bear

2627 Nordic Treeline

2645 Be Merry

JWL005 Christmas Fairy Jewels

Be Merry! by Rachel Duong

Hi friends! It's Rachel here to share an adorable holiday card. Even though it is summer, it is never too early to begin your holiday crafting. I used the Poppystamps "Nordic Bundled Bear" and the "Nordic Treeline" dies.

To create this card I began by cutting out the bear in kraft, red, white, black and plaid patterned paper. After I glued the bear together I added foam dimensionals on the back to pop up the image.

Next I covered the white A2 cardbase with a Memory Box  "Yuletide Cheer" paper.

I die cut the "Nordic Treeline" in green, brown and white. I trimmed the trees off the kraft keeping the trunk and ground. I glued it in place. Trim off trees off the white copy. The only part of the white paper used is the ground.

Then I die cut the "Be Merry" sentiment in white and red. I double layered the sentiment to pop it up before going onto the cardfront.

Finally I added a red "Fairy Jewel" after the sentiment. 

I can't wait to create polar bears and black bears. This bear is definitely a favorite die and has so much personality!
Until next time, don't forget to start your holiday projects now. There are so many amazing dies from the Poppystamps winter release. The bear is only one of them!

 

Supplies

 

2643 Nordic Bundled Bear

2627 Nordic Treeline

2645 Be Merry

JWL005 Christmas Fairy Jewels

Hang In There by Rachel Duong

Hi crafty friends! It's Rachel here sharing a card using the Poppystamps "Nordic Stockings" from the latest holiday release. Stockings are not only for the holidays. How about bright, colorful hanging ones drying in the summer sun?! And this monkey wants a part in it too!

To create this card I began by die cutting the "Nordic Stockings" out of brightly painted watercolor paper. I glued the pieces together and added more color to areas that I thought needed contrast. Next I cut a yellow cardfront slightly smaller than an A2 card. Then I die cut the "Double Scalloped Stitched Frames" out of creme cardstock. I glued the frame to the cardfront and then glued that to a creme cardbase.

I adhered burlap twine with glue dots and liquid glue to the cardfront. I arranged the stockings and added extra layers where needed to level the pieces. I die cut and painted the monkey from the "Whittle Pirate Monkey Kit" out of watercolor paper. I decided where I wanted him to hang and then glued all the pieces down. 

I stamped the sentiment in Versafine Clair green ink. The sentiment is from the "Whittle Pirate Monkey Kit".  

Finally I die cut the "Flower and Leaf Sprinkles" in creme cardstock and arranged them on the stockings and around the card. I glued the flowers down and then I added pretty jewel embellishments for the centers of the blossoms to complete the card with a touch of sparkle!

I imagine this card will go to a friend that might be having a rough day and needs a little cheering up! The monkey is too cute and will surely bring a smile! Thank you for stopping by. Please contact me if you have any questions. Have a wonderful day!

Supplies

 

2636 Nordic Stockings

KT002 Whittle Pirate Monkey Kit

2622 Flower and Leaf Sprinkles

2474 Double Scalloped Stitched Frames

WP101 Watercolor Paper

JWL004 Autumn Fairy Jewels

JWL005 Christmas Fairy Jewels

SP1002 Sunny Orange 6x6 pack

Hang In There by Rachel Duong

Hi crafty friends! It's Rachel here sharing a card using the Poppystamps "Nordic Stockings" from the latest holiday release. Stockings are not only for the holidays. How about bright, colorful hanging ones drying in the summer sun?! And this monkey wants a part in it too!

To create this card I began by die cutting the "Nordic Stockings" out of brightly painted watercolor paper. I glued the pieces together and added more color to areas that I thought needed contrast. Next I cut a yellow cardfront slightly smaller than an A2 card. Then I die cut the "Double Scalloped Stitched Frames" out of creme cardstock. I glued the frame to the cardfront and then glued that to a creme cardbase.

I adhered burlap twine with glue dots and liquid glue to the cardfront. I arranged the stockings and added extra layers where needed to level the pieces. I die cut and painted the monkey from the "Whittle Pirate Monkey Kit" out of watercolor paper. I decided where I wanted him to hang and then glued all the pieces down. 

I stamped the sentiment in Versafine Clair green ink. The sentiment is from the "Whittle Pirate Monkey Kit".  

Finally I die cut the "Flower and Leaf Sprinkles" in creme cardstock and arranged them on the stockings and around the card. I glued the flowers down and then I added pretty jewel embellishments for the centers of the blossoms to complete the card with a touch of sparkle!

I imagine this card will go to a friend that might be having a rough day and needs a little cheering up! The monkey is too cute and will surely bring a smile! Thank you for stopping by. Please contact me if you have any questions. Have a wonderful day!

Supplies

 

2636 Nordic Stockings

KT002 Whittle Pirate Monkey Kit

2622 Flower and Leaf Sprinkles

2474 Double Scalloped Stitched Frames

WP101 Watercolor Paper

JWL004 Autumn Fairy Jewels

JWL005 Christmas Fairy Jewels

SP1002 Sunny Orange 6x6 pack

A Moose Celebration by Rachel Duong

Hi to all! It's Rachel here with an a-M00se-ing Poppystamps card.  I am super excited about this Nordic Wonderland release... I just love it!  The "Nordic Moose" die I used is great on its own and also comes with a sweater for the winter months.  I skipped it for now since I wanted my card to throw out summer vibes.

To create this card I die cut all the pieces out of  the Poppystamps  "Large Mushroom House", the "Nordic Dimple Trees" and the "Nordic Moose". 

I loosely painted the pieces in bright, bold hues. I used Prang watercolor paints. After they were dry, I glued them together to form the images. 

Using white woodgrain paper, I ink blended brown and teal distress inks over the surface. (listed below) Teal in the center and brown tones around the perimeter. I glued the woodgrain paper to a kraft cardbase and then the images to the cardfront. Because they are overlapping, some of the pieces required extra cardstock underneath areas where the image was not level. 

Also I gave the moose extra layers to reinforce the legs and antlers. This definitely gave it a stronger appearance. This is what it looks like underneath. 

Finally I stamped the sentiments-- "It's Your Day " in brown and "Let's Celebrate" in teal. I watercolored the latter. I glued them down allowing parts of the banners to stay lifted off the paper. 

This card was so much fun to create. I hope you enjoyed it. If you are not fond of watercoloring, this card can be made with solid sheets of colored cardstock.

Please take a look at the new Poppystamps release. It is fantastical and filled with nature's treasures! You won't be disappointed. Thanks for stopping by, see you very soon.

Supplies

 

2660 Nordic Moose

2655 Large Mushroom House

2635 Nordic Dimple Trees

CB514 Birthday Banners clear stamp and die set

SH44001 White Woodgrain Paper

WP101 Watercolor Paper

A Moose Celebration by Rachel Duong

Hi to all! It's Rachel here with an a-M00se-ing Poppystamps card.  I am super excited about this Nordic Wonderland release... I just love it!  The "Nordic Moose" die I used is great on its own and also comes with a sweater for the winter months.  I skipped it for now since I wanted my card to throw out summer vibes.

To create this card I die cut all the pieces out of  the Poppystamps  "Large Mushroom House", the "Nordic Dimple Trees" and the "Nordic Moose". 

I loosely painted the pieces in bright, bold hues. I used Prang watercolor paints. After they were dry, I glued them together to form the images. 

Using white woodgrain paper, I ink blended brown and teal distress inks over the surface. (listed below) Teal in the center and brown tones around the perimeter. I glued the woodgrain paper to a kraft cardbase and then the images to the cardfront. Because they are overlapping, some of the pieces required extra cardstock underneath areas where the image was not level. 

Also I gave the moose extra layers to reinforce the legs and antlers. This definitely gave it a stronger appearance. This is what it looks like underneath. 

Finally I stamped the sentiments-- "It's Your Day " in brown and "Let's Celebrate" in teal. I watercolored the latter. I glued them down allowing parts of the banners to stay lifted off the paper. 

This card was so much fun to create. I hope you enjoyed it. If you are not fond of watercoloring, this card can be made with solid sheets of colored cardstock.

Please take a look at the new Poppystamps release. It is fantastical and filled with nature's treasures! You won't be disappointed. Thanks for stopping by, see you very soon.

Supplies

 

2660 Nordic Moose

2655 Large Mushroom House

2635 Nordic Dimple Trees

CB514 Birthday Banners clear stamp and die set

SH44001 White Woodgrain Paper

WP101 Watercolor Paper

Bird Wishes by Rachel Duong

Hi everyone! It's Rachel here sharing a beautiful floral and fauna wedding card with you. I used Poppystamps "Nordic Majestic Bloom" die set and painted the images with metallic paints.

To create this card, I die cut the "Nordic Majestic Bloom" set with watercolor paper. I die cut the birds three times for three sets of birds. I watercolored the pieces and then added a layer of pearl metallic paints. 

The metallic shine is perfect for a wedding card. 
Next I stamped the sentiment and die cut it out. I watercolored over it too. 

Then I die cut the largest frame from the "Doubled Scalloped Stitched Frames"out of Ivory card stock. I assebled and glued it all down on white cardstock. 

Painting these birds were was fun creating color combinations. 

I hope you love this card as much as I do. The layer of metallic paint really gives this Poppystamps wedding card a special shine.

That's all for now. Until next time, have a wonderful day!

Rachel 

 

 

Supplies

 

2607 Nordic Majestic Bloom

CB516 Sentimental Banners

2474 Double Scalloped Stitched Frames

WP101 Watercolor Paper

Bird Wishes by Rachel Duong

Hi everyone! It's Rachel here sharing a beautiful floral and fauna wedding card with you. I used Poppystamps "Nordic Majestic Bloom" die set and painted the images with metallic paints.

To create this card, I die cut the "Nordic Majestic Bloom" set with watercolor paper. I die cut the birds three times for three sets of birds. I watercolored the pieces and then added a layer of pearl metallic paints. 

The metallic shine is perfect for a wedding card. 
Next I stamped the sentiment and die cut it out. I watercolored over it too. 

Then I die cut the largest frame from the "Doubled Scalloped Stitched Frames"out of Ivory card stock. I assebled and glued it all down on white cardstock. 

Painting these birds were was fun creating color combinations. 

I hope you love this card as much as I do. The layer of metallic paint really gives this Poppystamps wedding card a special shine.

That's all for now. Until next time, have a wonderful day!

Rachel 

 

 

Supplies

 

2607 Nordic Majestic Bloom

CB516 Sentimental Banners

2474 Double Scalloped Stitched Frames

WP101 Watercolor Paper