PSC#123 ABC - Anything But A Card

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 #122 Leaves Are Falling- Autumn is Calling is Yuko F.

The lucky winner of the draw (chosen by random number generator) for the monthly prize is Darnell!

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#123 ABC Anything BUT A Card  It seems like once fall announces it's arrival it's all about the holidays.  Better get a jump on all of your gift giving, whether it's a bitty bag of holiday, or some home baked pumpkin bread -  the little details make even the simplest gifts more heart felt .  This month we're looking for Anything but a Card.  We'd love to see how you make things extra special with home made tags and treat bags, garlands of die cut images, and other paper crafts.   How about a page layout of your favorite holiday memory.  The challenge is not limited to Holiday - you can choose ANY occasion or event. It's your choice, just be sure to use at least one Poppystamps image (stamp or die) on your project! 

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 December guest,  Stephanie Lanzalotto, who was selected and is introduced by our DT member Lisa Elton! Stephanie has been a treasured blogging friend for a few years now! It's always a treat to visit her blog where she shares her CAS and clean and layered works of art. I love it when she throws in one of her pretty floral makes!

Stephanie Lanzalotto

Blog : My Ink Well

Instagram:  @slanzal

I live in the beautiful Garden State of New Jersey not far from the coast where the ocean is my most favorite place to be. I have a very craft supportive husband and two grown sons who always have a positive word about my art. As long as I can remember, I have always had a craft du jour from knitting, to macrame, quilting, stenciling and scrapbooking... When I saw a card making demonstration that included heat embossing in about 2004, I was instantly hooked and I have not looked back. It is my passion, my therapy my joy and a large part of my social network. I have had the good fortune of meeting several card makers over the years which has been such a great pleasure. I am so, so thrilled to be here as Guest Designer for this challenge.

Stephanie Lanzalotto

Lisa Elton

Rachel Duong 

Jeanne Jachna

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 December 29  to link up your design here! We'll start a new challenge and announce the winners on January 1!!    

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

PSC#123 ABC - Anything But A Card

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 #122 Leaves Are Falling- Autumn is Calling is Yuko F.

The lucky winner of the draw (chosen by random number generator) for the monthly prize is Darnell!

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#123 ABC Anything BUT A Card  It seems like once fall announces it's arrival it's all about the holidays.  Better get a jump on all of your gift giving, whether it's a bitty bag of holiday, or some home baked pumpkin bread -  the little details make even the simplest gifts more heart felt .  This month we're looking for Anything but a Card.  We'd love to see how you make things extra special with home made tags and treat bags, garlands of die cut images, and other paper crafts.   How about a page layout of your favorite holiday memory.  The challenge is not limited to Holiday - you can choose ANY occasion or event. It's your choice, just be sure to use at least one Poppystamps image (stamp or die) on your project! 

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 December guest,  Stephanie Lanzalotto, who was selected and is introduced by our DT member Lisa Elton! Stephanie has been a treasured blogging friend for a few years now! It's always a treat to visit her blog where she shares her CAS and clean and layered works of art. I love it when she throws in one of her pretty floral makes!

Stephanie Lanzalotto

Blog : My Ink Well

Instagram:  @slanzal

I live in the beautiful Garden State of New Jersey not far from the coast where the ocean is my most favorite place to be. I have a very craft supportive husband and two grown sons who always have a positive word about my art. As long as I can remember, I have always had a craft du jour from knitting, to macrame, quilting, stenciling and scrapbooking... When I saw a card making demonstration that included heat embossing in about 2004, I was instantly hooked and I have not looked back. It is my passion, my therapy my joy and a large part of my social network. I have had the good fortune of meeting several card makers over the years which has been such a great pleasure. I am so, so thrilled to be here as Guest Designer for this challenge.

Stephanie Lanzalotto

Lisa Elton

Rachel Duong 

Jeanne Jachna

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 December 29  to link up your design here! We'll start a new challenge and announce the winners on January 1!!    

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

Happy Easter by Lisa Elton

Have you checked out all of the sweet bunnies in the Poppy shop? My goodness, so much cuteness to choose from! I've picked out two sets to share with you today. One on this card and one for a fun little bonus project! But first, lets break down how this card went together, shall we?

The Circling Frame was cut using light yellow paper. I added an adhesive to the back so that all of the pieces would stay intact.

Next came the bunnies cut from white cardstock. A little Copic coloring was added to their ears, nose and eyes.

They needed something to nibble on, as all bunnies do. Greenery from the Floral Vase Pop Up set worked perfectly.

Again... aren't they just the sweetest pair! Okay, now for that bonus project.

A cutie little tag attached to some chocolate bunnies for our Sweet P! I used the Whittle Panda Pick Up, popped in one of the Bunny Face die cuts for a driver, added a Spring Banner and her initial from the Marzipan Alphabet.

The bunny has pretty green eyes, just like hers! Happy Easter, friends!

 

Supplies

 

2508

2563 Thoughtful Bunny Duo

2567 Proper Happy Easter

2552 Floral Vase Pop Up Easel Set

KT005 Whittle Panda Pickup Kit

2564 Bunny Faces

CB515 Spring Banners

2464 Marzipan Alphabet

SH44004 Black Glossy Paper

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

Happy Easter by Lisa Elton

Have you checked out all of the sweet bunnies in the Poppy shop? My goodness, so much cuteness to choose from! I've picked out two sets to share with you today. One on this card and one for a fun little bonus project! But first, lets break down how this card went together, shall we?

The Circling Frame was cut using light yellow paper. I added an adhesive to the back so that all of the pieces would stay intact.

Next came the bunnies cut from white cardstock. A little Copic coloring was added to their ears, nose and eyes.

They needed something to nibble on, as all bunnies do. Greenery from the Floral Vase Pop Up set worked perfectly.

Again... aren't they just the sweetest pair! Okay, now for that bonus project.

A cutie little tag attached to some chocolate bunnies for our Sweet P! I used the Whittle Panda Pick Up, popped in one of the Bunny Face die cuts for a driver, added a Spring Banner and her initial from the Marzipan Alphabet.

The bunny has pretty green eyes, just like hers! Happy Easter, friends!

 

Supplies

 

2508

2563 Thoughtful Bunny Duo

2567 Proper Happy Easter

2552 Floral Vase Pop Up Easel Set

KT005 Whittle Panda Pickup Kit

2564 Bunny Faces

CB515 Spring Banners

2464 Marzipan Alphabet

SH44004 Black Glossy Paper

FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

Merry Christmas TAGS!!!! by Patty Tanúz

Hola amigas! 

Merry Christmas!

I made these tags for little gifts!!! 

Merry and beautiful!

In Poppy we have different cute characters ;)

They are really cute and  are suitable for our gifts!

I'm in love with this poinsettia flower!

Stamps, dies and beautiful papers!

Wich is your favorite?

Christmas kisses!!!!

 

 

Supplies

 

CB513 Christmas Banners clear stamp and die set

2104 Whittle Moose

2093 Whittle Snowman

902 Small Blooming Poinsettia

KT003 Whittle Forest Reindeer Kit

2390 Evergreen Trio

861 Blooming Poinsettia

Merry Christmas TAGS!!!! by Patty Tanúz

Hola amigas! 

Merry Christmas!

I made these tags for little gifts!!! 

Merry and beautiful!

In Poppy we have different cute characters ;)

They are really cute and  are suitable for our gifts!

I'm in love with this poinsettia flower!

Stamps, dies and beautiful papers!

Wich is your favorite?

Christmas kisses!!!!

 

 

Supplies

 

CB513 Christmas Banners clear stamp and die set

2104 Whittle Moose

2093 Whittle Snowman

902 Small Blooming Poinsettia

KT003 Whittle Forest Reindeer Kit

2390 Evergreen Trio

861 Blooming Poinsettia

Holiday Thanks!by Tricia Barber

With the holidays, it's nice to have on hand holiday cards to give gift cards. I have my holiday message on the front of the card using the Seed Snowflake Joy die and then inside I created a gift card holder with the Thank You Stitched Tag die. I started with a plain white A2 panel.  I die cut the panel with the Seed Snowflake Joy Die.  I then used a smaller panel of thinner cardstock or computer paper and marked where the JOY showed through. I then layered strips of brightly colored cardstock across the smaller panel.  This panel was then layered underneath the white die cut panel.   I added a red jewel to the center of the snowflake using the Bright Jewels for a little sparkle.  

On the inside of the panel, I repeated the cardstock strip pattern onto the Thank You Stitched Tag die and die cut the panel with the tag.  I added some holly leaves from the Cabin Snowglobe Pop Up Easel Set.  I die cut the Thank You sentiment from gold cardstock using the Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad.  I added adhesive to three sides of the tag and left the top open to hold the gift card.  I used tape runner adhesive versus foam adhesive for the tag to minimize the bulk of the inside panel.  

So simple and easy to create multiples!  Perfect for teacher, postal worker  or delivery drivers or anyone that you need to share a holiday thank you!  Beautifully decorated inside and out!   Happy Holidays! 

 

 

Supplies

 

2470 Cabin Snowglobe Pop Up Easel

2100 Seed Snowflake Joy

2365 Thank You Stitched Tag

FP1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

JWL003 Bright Jewels

Holiday Thanks!by Tricia Barber

With the holidays, it's nice to have on hand holiday cards to give gift cards. I have my holiday message on the front of the card using the Seed Snowflake Joy die and then inside I created a gift card holder with the Thank You Stitched Tag die. I started with a plain white A2 panel.  I die cut the panel with the Seed Snowflake Joy Die.  I then used a smaller panel of thinner cardstock or computer paper and marked where the JOY showed through. I then layered strips of brightly colored cardstock across the smaller panel.  This panel was then layered underneath the white die cut panel.   I added a red jewel to the center of the snowflake using the Bright Jewels for a little sparkle.  

On the inside of the panel, I repeated the cardstock strip pattern onto the Thank You Stitched Tag die and die cut the panel with the tag.  I added some holly leaves from the Cabin Snowglobe Pop Up Easel Set.  I die cut the Thank You sentiment from gold cardstock using the Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad.  I added adhesive to three sides of the tag and left the top open to hold the gift card.  I used tape runner adhesive versus foam adhesive for the tag to minimize the bulk of the inside panel.  

So simple and easy to create multiples!  Perfect for teacher, postal worker  or delivery drivers or anyone that you need to share a holiday thank you!  Beautifully decorated inside and out!   Happy Holidays! 

 

 

Supplies

 

2470 Cabin Snowglobe Pop Up Easel

2100 Seed Snowflake Joy

2365 Thank You Stitched Tag

FP1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

JWL003 Bright Jewels

You are the Sweetest by Janet Katz

Today's your lucky day! Even though it's Friday, the 13th, I'm serving up this colorful, glittery Valentine's card. I started with the new Vintage Scalloped Heart die set. I love that this comes with 2 dies: the heart with the 'sunburst' slits in it, and the bigger scalloped heart background. I cut the heart from fine, red glitter paper, and contrasted that with a brushed gold cardstock for the scalloped shadow.

 

 

I wanted something different for the background so I turned to my trusty spray stains and created a background on watercolor paper with two blue-green colors and a brown. I heat dried the paper between color layers. For a final touch, and to tie in the brushed gold look, I spritzed my paper with gold metallic spray. I cut that piece down just a bit and matted it on the piece of brushed gold cardstock I used to cut the scalloped heart from - yay for no waste. I glued this onto an 80lb vanilla card base.

 

 

I also wanted a unique way to attach a sentiment. I decided on some metal embellishments - heart charms and tiny safety pins. I stamped the You are the Sweetest from the Colorful Life stamp set on a piece of vanilla cardstock with Versafine black ink, cut it out, and then rounded all four corners. I punched a tiny hole in the top left corner and ran the safety pin with the dangling heart on it through the hole. To tie in the red, I added 3 gems from the Christmas Fairy Jewels pack. I decided to use my trusty foam adhesive to give dimension both under the heart and under the sentiment. I did not glue down the little dangling heart, but I could because it has a flat back.

 

 

I like to send about a dozen cards for Valentine's Day. Do you send out Valentine's Day cards?

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies

2562 2562 Vintage Scalloped Heart craft die

CL509 Colorful Life clear stamp set

JWL005 Christmas Fairy Jewels

You are the Sweetest by Janet Katz

Today's your lucky day! Even though it's Friday, the 13th, I'm serving up this colorful, glittery Valentine's card. I started with the new Vintage Scalloped Heart die set. I love that this comes with 2 dies: the heart with the 'sunburst' slits in it, and the bigger scalloped heart background. I cut the heart from fine, red glitter paper, and contrasted that with a brushed gold cardstock for the scalloped shadow.

 

 

I wanted something different for the background so I turned to my trusty spray stains and created a background on watercolor paper with two blue-green colors and a brown. I heat dried the paper between color layers. For a final touch, and to tie in the brushed gold look, I spritzed my paper with gold metallic spray. I cut that piece down just a bit and matted it on the piece of brushed gold cardstock I used to cut the scalloped heart from - yay for no waste. I glued this onto an 80lb vanilla card base.

 

 

I also wanted a unique way to attach a sentiment. I decided on some metal embellishments - heart charms and tiny safety pins. I stamped the You are the Sweetest from the Colorful Life stamp set on a piece of vanilla cardstock with Versafine black ink, cut it out, and then rounded all four corners. I punched a tiny hole in the top left corner and ran the safety pin with the dangling heart on it through the hole. To tie in the red, I added 3 gems from the Christmas Fairy Jewels pack. I decided to use my trusty foam adhesive to give dimension both under the heart and under the sentiment. I did not glue down the little dangling heart, but I could because it has a flat back.

 

 

I like to send about a dozen cards for Valentine's Day. Do you send out Valentine's Day cards?

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies

2562 2562 Vintage Scalloped Heart craft die

CL509 Colorful Life clear stamp set

JWL005 Christmas Fairy Jewels

December Challenge: Gift It! by Michele K. Henderson

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

We are thrilled that you've stopped by today to check out our latest challenge, Gift It! There's still time to play along and create a charming holiday tag using a Poppystamps die or stamp. Your tag could be randomly selected to win a $20 Gift Certificate to spend on your latest must-haves from the Poppystamps store! Get all the details and see even more Gift It inspiration, like the bright tags from this month's special guest designer, Nancy Salked on the original post right  here!

I used a few brand new Poppystamps dies to create this sweet reindeer trio of tags! I started with my tag base cut in a cheerful blue, then added the Snowflake Loop in crisp snowy white!

I cut a combination of trees in wintery pine and spruce colors, and arranged three trees on each tag. I created three different reindeer in warm winter hats and antlers, and assembled them all into the cheerful tag trio. All of the trees, reindeer, and adorable little hats are all from the Whittle Forest Reindeer Kit.

 

A few sparkly Fairy Jewels and some twine and these tags are ready to shine on gifts for my family. These little reindeer would look sweet in tiny pink hats too!

 

From all of here at Poppystamps, we wish you the happiest of holidays and the merriest of crafty days for 20223!

Thanks so much for joining us today!

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies

 

KT003 Whittle Forest Reindeer Kit craft die

2538 Snowflake Loop

JWL005 Christmas Fairy Jewels

December Challenge: Gift It! by Michele K. Henderson

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

We are thrilled that you've stopped by today to check out our latest challenge, Gift It! There's still time to play along and create a charming holiday tag using a Poppystamps die or stamp. Your tag could be randomly selected to win a $20 Gift Certificate to spend on your latest must-haves from the Poppystamps store! Get all the details and see even more Gift It inspiration, like the bright tags from this month's special guest designer, Nancy Salked on the original post right  here!

I used a few brand new Poppystamps dies to create this sweet reindeer trio of tags! I started with my tag base cut in a cheerful blue, then added the Snowflake Loop in crisp snowy white!

I cut a combination of trees in wintery pine and spruce colors, and arranged three trees on each tag. I created three different reindeer in warm winter hats and antlers, and assembled them all into the cheerful tag trio. All of the trees, reindeer, and adorable little hats are all from the Whittle Forest Reindeer Kit.

 

A few sparkly Fairy Jewels and some twine and these tags are ready to shine on gifts for my family. These little reindeer would look sweet in tiny pink hats too!

 

From all of here at Poppystamps, we wish you the happiest of holidays and the merriest of crafty days for 20223!

Thanks so much for joining us today!

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies

 

KT003 Whittle Forest Reindeer Kit craft die

2538 Snowflake Loop

JWL005 Christmas Fairy Jewels