tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10286809046810713212024-03-19T01:35:00.308-07:00My Little Corner of the WorldWhere I come to share my love of movies, games, crafts, books, and everything under the sun!Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282122875558376470noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028680904681071321.post-35240798712194704542023-12-15T00:21:00.000-08:002023-12-15T01:06:37.481-08:00Welcome Back <p style="text-align: center;">Welcome Back! (dolaosin geoseul hwanyeonghamnida)</p><p>It's been an interesting couple of years. I haven't posted in 5 years and my fist post back isn't even about crafting. Between life and the pandemic I stopped creating, I stopped posting, I stopped trying. I feel like the pandemic took a toll on EVERYONE; we all lost someone or something. </p><p>I've waivered on whether to delete my blog or keep it going. Ultimately I figured if nothing else it's a great way to look back at how my life has changed.</p><p></p><p>For those of you who may actually read this, how did you make it through the pandemic? Are you doing okay? I hope you are. I hope you've healed and are moving forward. If you aren't that's okay, just keep trying everyday. Any amount of progress is progress. Do what brings you joy!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVC8Zpm02oofCx4oMzYh665B8Lt7jGr_tTUIFsfOLHTvTMbcKtay3EDkkmnzFI-Bgaa7MN5cTFoU61z1PRa1F1WEtus8ZootF0kK1JJkATx8XnG9pIuptH_vawZgZs0qO4TlDBxcEU-bh1E8YE0lbOuXL1DCGXgt9b1YAgbhXlkuywBrR4XApTVsn7l9yH/s1596/Joy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="902" data-original-width="1596" height="113" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVC8Zpm02oofCx4oMzYh665B8Lt7jGr_tTUIFsfOLHTvTMbcKtay3EDkkmnzFI-Bgaa7MN5cTFoU61z1PRa1F1WEtus8ZootF0kK1JJkATx8XnG9pIuptH_vawZgZs0qO4TlDBxcEU-bh1E8YE0lbOuXL1DCGXgt9b1YAgbhXlkuywBrR4XApTVsn7l9yH/w200-h113/Joy.png" width="200" /></a></div><p><span>What makes you happy these days? </span>Me? I have recently found joy in Korean Dramas (or K-Dramas) and K-Pop.</p><p>I first dipped my toes into the K-Drama world back in 2018 when I watched *Strong Girl Bong-soon with my sister. While it took me a bit to dip my toe in again, I am delighted that I did.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpuxjTuOxroCk9gPr8yJsVlPyYShJ45ytsstR33LYzBxp9o1bPlEBZLYPlXvVlXZCpxEZ_PcI6rI8f56nnWqIxGR0AbH2PpKAnTJHFA2LdF7fM6fdKWmm4W2fqWFUb0ghvNYi1dMwLdhbSgyqFIPQk35n38sZ1XFvzTYnaqyfSXTtVgavjf6IhZlgA66GO/s870/strong-woman-do-bong-soon-001.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="870" data-original-width="611" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpuxjTuOxroCk9gPr8yJsVlPyYShJ45ytsstR33LYzBxp9o1bPlEBZLYPlXvVlXZCpxEZ_PcI6rI8f56nnWqIxGR0AbH2PpKAnTJHFA2LdF7fM6fdKWmm4W2fqWFUb0ghvNYi1dMwLdhbSgyqFIPQk35n38sZ1XFvzTYnaqyfSXTtVgavjf6IhZlgA66GO/s320/strong-woman-do-bong-soon-001.webp" width="225" /></a></div><br /><p>Though similar to Telenovelas Soap Operas, Korean Dramas are in a class all their own. Unlike Soap Operas, Korean Dramas rarely have as many episodes with most seasons/series capping out at 13-20 episodes. And while some Soap Operas may span multiple seasons/series, more often then not Korean Dramas finish after one season. I like to call them <i>one and done</i>! The upside to this, you don't get bogged down on one series for years. The downside to this is sometimes you miss those characters and want to see where the story would have taken them.</p><p><br /></p><p>While I am still new to watching K-Dramas compared to others, I have yet to find a series that I didn't love. If I do I will let you know! 😂</p><p><br /></p><p>K-Dramas have everything, actions, drama, comedy, romance, and sometimes even social commentary. Every time I finish a K-Drama I feel like I have been on an adventure. It's like reading a good book and being immersed in that world. Am I the only one who screams when the main love interest get together? I know it's coming but I still gleefully shriek, much to the dismay of anyone within earshot. </p><p>I used to feel guilty for watching and getting so wrapped up in the stories, but post pandemic me doesn't care. K-Dramas bring me joy and from time to time help me heal. I'm going to keep watching them and sharing my thoughts with anyone who may happen across my little blog. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVgD34VL-uogT-z5I_KOvnQrnlNbz8JBNlaBqDCu_N2HTGXPHSjYC8ZYFStxCGmX110a7Et5QGCXcY7RCODEAGwwEKT3UdUsqdTDS1qOHRle8BdUeACBuFQ7H4K311jxphXRUnkUSa_xeaxbYaFsSf1bDWx-2ziPQvGBSS6NX-nGAB8jezdy7h8A3hc4t1/s720/Kdrama.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVgD34VL-uogT-z5I_KOvnQrnlNbz8JBNlaBqDCu_N2HTGXPHSjYC8ZYFStxCGmX110a7Et5QGCXcY7RCODEAGwwEKT3UdUsqdTDS1qOHRle8BdUeACBuFQ7H4K311jxphXRUnkUSa_xeaxbYaFsSf1bDWx-2ziPQvGBSS6NX-nGAB8jezdy7h8A3hc4t1/s320/Kdrama.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">img src: {<a href="https://pixels.com/featured/kdrama-binge-watching-korean-drama-therapy-kpop-k-pop-toms-tee-store.html?product=poster" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pixels</a>}</span></div><br /><p>* As of the publishing of this post, Strong Girl Bong-soon was not available to stream. It's successor Strong Girl Nam-Soon can be streamed on Netflix. 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I'm here today to share a card I made for Craftin Desert Divas Shake It Up Designer Creative Challenge.<br />
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I have to tell you, this challenge was kismet! I bought the <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/bright-horizons-stencil/?aff=109" target="_blank">Bright Horizons Stencil</a> because the moment I saw it a card idea popped into my head. Ever have that happen? My hubby hates it, because it usually means I'm buying more crafting supplies. Anyways, I saw this stencil and I had an idea kicking around in my head, sketched it out, but didn't actually get around to making it. This poor stencil sat around just waiting to be used. Then this designer creative challenge came up and I knew that it would only take a small change to make my card into a shaker.<br />
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I started by cutting my card base from some Strathmore Bristol Smooth. I next cut out a panel that was about 1/8" of an inch smaller than the largest die in the <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/inside-scalloped-rectangle-dies/?aff=109" target="_blank">Inside Scalloped Rectangle Dies</a> and set it aside. Next I pulled out some patterned paper from my stash and traced the sun portion of the stencil from some bright yellow patterned paper that has cute little polka dots and cut out all the pieces. I did the same thing with the clouds, only I used a blue patterned paper that featured white stripes. The patterned paper that I picked had a sheet with these cute little hearts, so I cut a couple out just in case.<br />
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I then aligned my stencil on the smaller piece of Bristol Smooth and used it as a guide to glue down the sun and clouds. I then cut out the largest scalloped frame from the <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/inside-scalloped-rectangle-dies/?aff=109" target="_blank">Inside Scalloped Rectangle Dies</a> and glued a piece of acetate to the back of it. I doubled up some 3M foam on the back of the scalloped rectangle die and set it aside. Since the shaker portion is so big I wanted to make sure that even when not being shake you could see the some of the sequins. I accomplished this by just gluing some <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/mermaid-lagoon-sequins/?aff=109" target="_blank">Mermaid Lagoon Sequins</a> to various parts of my paper pieced sun and clouds. I then glued one of those hearts I had cut out and put a fair amount of sequins in the middle of my sheet so I could attach the front part of the shaker.I added everything to my card base, added my sentiment and Voilà!<br />
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Paper: Strathmore Bristol Smooth, Scrapbook Paper<br />
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black<br />
Accessories: <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/bright-horizons-stencil/?aff=109" target="_blank">Bright Horizons Stencil</a>, <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/inside-scalloped-rectangle-dies/?aff=109" target="_blank">Inside Scalloped Rectangle Dies</a>, <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/mermaid-lagoon-sequins/?aff=109" target="_blank">Mermaid Lagoon Sequins</a>, Ranger Multi Medium Matte Adhesive<br />
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<br />Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282122875558376470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028680904681071321.post-2441093548616653822018-08-23T03:00:00.000-07:002018-08-23T03:00:03.098-07:00Obsessed with Distress OxidesHello Divas! Welcome to my little corner of the world. I'm here today participating in Craftin Desert Divas Obsessed with Distress Oxides Designer Creative Challenge.<br />
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I'm sure I can't be the only one who is utterly OBSESSED with Distress Oxide Inks? I mean seriously they go on so easily, especially if you're using watercolor paper or bristol smooth paper. I love how they react to water and recently I've enjoyed the look of Dr. Ph. Martin's Iridescent Silver sprinkled over the top.<br />
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For today's project I decided to use my favorite color combo for Distress Oxide Inks <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/distress-oxide-antique-linen/?aff=109" target="_blank">Antique Linen</a>, <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/distress-oxide-tattered-rose/?aff=109" target="_blank">Tattered Rose</a>, and <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/distress-oxide-worn-lipstick/?aff=109" target="_blank">Worn Lipstick</a>; I feel it looks like a romantic sunset.<br />
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I pulled out some Strathmore Bristol Smooth cut to 4" x 5.25" and started by blending Antique Linen on the bottom third of the panel (vertically). I next started blending tattered rose on the next third of the panel, taking care to blend between the Antique Linen and Tattered Rose, and then moved on to blending some Worn Lipstick on the top portion of my panel. I splattered my beloved Dr. Ph. Martin's Iridescent Silver and set my panel aside to dry. I pulled out my <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/puffy-cloud-die/?aff=109" target="_blank">Puffy Cloud Die</a> and cut a few out for the background and then colored the <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/my-tweetheart-digital-stamp/?aff=109" target="_blank">My Tweetheart Digi Stamp</a> and accented with some white gel pen.<br />
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I mounted my panel onto a card base made of Neenah Solar White 110lb. paper. I glued down my clouds and added some of Craftin Desert Divas <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/sweetness-sequins/?aff=109" target="_blank">Sweetness Sequins</a> mix. I finished off my card by popping my image onto an action wobble, using some <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/zig-wink-of-stella-brush-glitter-marker-glitter-clear/?aff=109" target="_blank">Wink of Stella</a> on my clouds, and adding my punny sentiment.<br />
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<u>Stamps</u>: <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/my-tweetheart-digital-stamp/?aff=109" target="_blank">My Tweetheart Digi Stamp</a><br /><u>Paper</u>: Strathmore Bristol Smooth, Neenah Soloar White 110lb.,<br />
<u>Ink</u>: Distress Oxide Ink: <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/distress-oxide-antique-linen/?aff=109" target="_blank">Antique Linen</a>, <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/distress-oxide-tattered-rose/?aff=109" target="_blank">Tattered Rose</a>, <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/distress-oxide-worn-lipstick/?aff=109" target="_blank">Worn Lipstick</a><br /><u>Accessories</u>: <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/puffy-cloud-die/?aff=109" target="_blank">Puffy Cloud Die</a>, <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/sweetness-sequins/?aff=109" target="_blank">Sweetness Sequins</a>, <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/zig-wink-of-stella-brush-glitter-marker-glitter-clear/?aff=109" target="_blank">Wink of Stella</a><br />
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I love how this card turned out and it was so much fun to make! It's your turn now, go forth and play with Distress Oxides. If you're already a fan leave a comment with your favorite color combo!<br />
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<br />Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282122875558376470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028680904681071321.post-84647650701817617572018-08-17T05:00:00.000-07:002018-08-17T11:03:21.573-07:00August New Release HopHey <span style="color: #8a6492;">Divas</span> welcome to my little corner of the world! Today I am participating in Day One of Craftin Desert Divas Designing August New Release Two Day Blog Hop.<br />
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This is such an exciting time! I've had the pleasure of seeing what all the lovely Divas on the Digi Design Team have been working on and I'm excited for you all to see what they have in store. Before I continue I am just going to tell you now that you are going to want ALL of the Digi Stamps in this month's release. You want to know how I know this? Because I had to have them all as well. I can't wait to play with all of them soon.<br />
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Since you're here I thought I would share a couple of my creations using the Tribal Bear and Tribal Lion in this month's Digi Release.<br />
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For my first card I am using Craftin Desert Divas Tribal Bear Digi Stamp and images from their Outdoor Camping Digi Stamp Set.<br />
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I was inspired by this painting I found in a Pinterest search. I thought this would make a great backdrop to an "outdoorsy" card.<br />
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I started by using some Strathmore Bristol Smooth cardstock cut down to 4" x 5.25". Next I pulled out my Distress Oxide Inks and starting at the bottom I sponged on some Evergreen Bough, then blended in my next color Faded Jeans, and finished it by adding Black Soot at the top of the panel and down some of the edges. I added "stars" by splattering some white gouache paint and some Dr. Ph. Martin's Iridescent Silver. While my back panel was drying, I pulled out my Cricut and cut out my little tent and trees from a free file I found online and stuck that sucker on my card panel. I colored in the flashlight, sleeping bag, log, and binoculars from the Outdoor Camping set and the Tribal Bear and added them to my card. In hindsight if I had it to do over again, I would have cut out the tent from the Outdoor Camping set, other than that I am so pleased with the way this came out.<br />
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<b>Stamps</b>: Craftin Desert Divas: <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/tribal-bear-digital-stamp/?aff=109" target="_blank">Tribal Bear Digi Stamp</a>, <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/outdoor-camping-digital-stamp-set/?aff=109" target="_blank">Outdoor Stamping Set</a><br />
<b>Paper</b>: Strathmore Bristol Smooth, Black Cardstock, Neenah Classic Crest 100 lb.<br />
<b>Inks</b>: Spectrum Noir and Distress Oxide Inks in <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/distress-oxide-evergreen-bough/?aff=109" target="_blank">Evergreen Bough</a>, <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/distress-oxide-faded-jeans/?aff=109" target="_blank">Faded Jeans</a>, and <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/distress-oxide-black-soot/?aff=109" target="_blank">Black Soot</a><br />
<b>Accessories</b>: Dr. Ph. Martin's Iridescent Silver, White Gouache<br />
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For my next card I used the Tribal Lion Digi Stamp Set.<br />
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I fell in love with and wanted to use some Doodlebug Milk and Cookies patterned paper. I thought it had a "woodsy" feel and knew it would work great with the Tribal Lion. So I started by cutting a sheet of 8.5"x11" brown cardstock in half vertically so I could make a 4.25" x 5.5" top folding card base. I cut my Doodlebug paper to 4" x 5.25" so some of the card base would still show. Next I cut a piece of kraft cardstock to 3.5" x 4.75" and ran it through my Cuttlebug using Darice's Woodgrain Embossing Folder. I then went over the embossed image with some Distress Oxide Ink in Evergreen Bough. I moved onto coloring this super cute Tribal Lion Digi Stamp, along with a couple of the marshmallow on a stick, and a lantern from the Outdoor Camping Digi Stamp Set. I glued my patterned paper to my card base and then used 3M Foam Tape to pop up the woodgrain background. I cut a strip of my patterned paper 3.5" x 1" and glued it down with the alternate pattern facing up to ground my lion. I glued my digi images down and finished it off with some Wink of Stella and a white gel pen. Unfortunately this picture does not do the card justice. I loved the way it turned out!</div>
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<b>Stamps</b>: Craftin Desert Divas: <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/tribal-lion-digital-stamp/?aff=109" target="_blank">Tribal Lion</a> and <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/outdoor-camping-digital-stamp-set/?aff=109" target="_blank">Outdoor Camping</a> Digi Stamps, Sentiment is from Hero Arts<br />
<b>Paper</b>: Brown Cardstock, Kraft Cardstock, Doodlebug Cookies and Milk Patterened Paper<br />
<b>Inks</b>: Distress Oxide Ink in <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/distress-oxide-evergreen-bough/?aff=109" target="_blank">Evergreen Bough</a><br />
<b>Accessories</b>: <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/zig-wink-of-stella-brush-glitter-marker-glitter-clear/?aff=109" target="_blank">Wink of Stella</a> and White Gel Pen<br />
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Don't forget to check out what's going on at the <a href="http://www.craftindesertdivasblog.com/2018/08/august-release-blog-hop-day-1.html" target="_blank">Craftin Desert Divas Blog</a> and check out my other fellow Design Team Diva's works of art! I mean seriously these ladies did such a great job I am so excited for you to see. Next on the Hop is:<br />
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<a href="https://angelasbastelwelt.blogspot.com/2018/08/craftin-desert-divas-august-release.html" style="color: #888888;">Angela</a><br />
<a href="https://clairecreatescards.blogspot.com/2018/08/lake-mountain-trails-craftin-desert.html" style="color: #888888;">Claire</a><br />
<a href="http://aniiika999.wixsite.com/crafty-blog/single-post/CDD-August-Release-Blog-Hop1" style="color: #888888;">Anna</a><br />
<a href="https://handcraftedbyjoy.com/craftin-desert-divas-august-release" style="color: #888888;">Joy</a><br />
<a href="http://carenwithac.com/2018/08/17/cdd_august_bloghop" style="color: #888888;">Caren</a><br />
<a href="https://mitkammer.blogspot.com/2018/08/craftin-desert-divas-august-release-hop.html" style="color: #888888;">Janni</a><br />
<a href="http://ashleyharris.typepad.com/scrappersblock/2018/08/craftin-desert-divas-august-release-blog-hop.html" style="color: #888888;">Ashley</a><br />
<a href="https://mylittlepaperworld.blogspot.com/2018/08/craftin-desert-divas-august-release.html" style="color: #888888;">Samantha</a><br />
<a href="https://mommasedds.blogspot.com/2018/08/cdd-august-release-roundup.html" style="color: #888888;">Natalie</a></div>
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Don't forget if you're like me and want all the Digis then you may want to sign up for <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/digi-stamp-club/?aff=109" target="_blank">Craftin Desert Divas Digi Stamp Club</a>, which includes: Monthly $14 coupon code, Digital stamping tutorials, Digital Inspiration, Coloring tips for digital stamping!<br />
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Alright Divas, that wraps things up for me today. Until next time, keep on crating!<br />
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<br />Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282122875558376470noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028680904681071321.post-50165541624995388132018-07-26T03:00:00.000-07:002018-07-26T03:00:12.327-07:00Designing with SVGsHey guys welcome to my little corner of the world! Today I am participating in Craftin Desert Divas Designing with Dies/SVGs Designer Creative Challenge.<br />
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I don't know about you, but I love me some Dies and SVGs! Today I am going to chat a little about SVGs, why I love them, and share my project using Craftin Desert divas Trat Bag Add Ons: <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/hippity-hoppity-svg-treat-bag-add-ons/?aff=109" target="_blank">Hippty Hoppity</a> and <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/birthday-critters-svg-treat-bag-add-on/?aff=109" target="_blank">Birthday Critters</a>.<br />
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What are SVGs? SVGs or Scalable Vector Graphics are an XML-based vector image format for two-dimensional graphics with support for interactivity. When it comes to crafting this interactivity means it is turned into a cut file for use with machines like the Cricut Explore, which is what I own. My understanding is that SVGs can be used with other machines such as the Silhouette. There are several companies out there that offer SVGs for sale that can be imported to your machine, I got mine from Craftin Desert Divas.<br />
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While these files were meant as an add on to the <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/treat-bag-die/?aff=109" target="_blank">Treat Bag Dies</a>, it doesn't mean you can't use them for other purposes.<br />
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I saw these cuties and knew I wanted to make some mini note cards that I could pop in with a gift or into a loved one's lunch so I downloaded my files from Craftin Desert Divas and imported them into my Cricut.<br />
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I started a new projected and clicked on the upload icon to the left of my canvas.<br />
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This will take you to the next screen where you can upload your image or file.<br />
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The SVGs from Craftin Desert Divas all come in one easy to upload file. So all of the Hippity Hoppity critters are in one file and all of the Birthday Critters are in one file which is uploaded to your device.<br />
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I haven't made all the Critters into cards yet, I just started with my favorites. I opted to leave off the birthday hats as I wanted to these to be all occasion, just because mini cards.<br />
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I added both sets to my canvas and then chose which Critters I wanted to cut out and sent them to my Cricut Mat. From there it was all about inking the edges, gluing my pieces together, and finishing them off with some patterned paper, white gel pen, and Wink of Stella!<br />
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For my Panda card I cut the image out of Neenah Classic Crest 80lb cardstock and black cardstock. I glued my images together with Ranger Matte Mutli Medium. I accented the Panda with a white gel pen some Wink of Stella, and did some light shading with Antique Linen Distress Oxide Ink. I made a 3.5" top folding note card and added some Doodlebug Cookies and Milk paper before adding the Panda with some 3M foam tape. <br /><br />
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For my Fox card I cut the image out of Neenah Classic Crest 80lb cardstock and some old rust cardstock from Stampin' Up!. I glued my images together with Ranger Matte Mutli Medium. I accented the Fox with a white gel pen some Wink of Stella, and did some light shading with Antique Linen Distress Oxide Ink. I made a 3.5" top folding note card and added some Doodlebug Cookies and Milk paper before adding the Panda with some 3M foam tape.<br /><br />
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For my Bunny card I cut the image out of Neenah Classic Crest 80lb cardstock, black cardstock, and some pink cardstock. I glued my images together with Ranger Matte Mutli Medium. I accented the Panda with a white gel pen some Wink of Stella, and did some light shading with Worn Lipstick Distress Oxide Ink. I made a 3.5" top folding note card and added some Doodlebug Cookies and Milk paper before adding the Panda with some 3M foam tape. <br /><br />
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If you have any questions about how I made these or about the SVGs feel free to comment below. Now it's your turn, go forth and make some adorable creations with these critters. Thanks for stopping by, until next time keep on crafting!<br />
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<br />Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282122875558376470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028680904681071321.post-91920649264771328832018-07-19T03:00:00.000-07:002018-07-19T03:00:07.834-07:00Let's Get ColoringHey guys welcome to my little corner of the world! Today I am participating in Craftin Desert Divas Let's Get Coloring Designer Creative Challenge.<br />
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Before I get to the challenge can we chat? Look I'm not trying to be dramatic, regardless of what my hubby says about me, but I thought I would warn you that today's card is inspired by true events. You know like in the movies.<br />
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I spent my weekend sick with what has to be the WORST summer cold EVER. Okay maybe I can be a little dramatic, but my cold inspired my card!<br />
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I spent a lit of time thinking about my go to items for adding color to my Digi Images. I'm a fan of most mediums, but today I grabbed for some of my alcohol markers. I think part of the reason I like alcohol markers so much is they make me look like more of an artist than I really am. You don't have to be an expert in using alcohol markers to give your images a little bit of depth. If you're just starting out two markers in the same color family can go a long way. So that's what I did today; I grabbed two of each color in each of the color families I was using. I grabbed my Spectrum Noir markers and colored in my images and since I was using two colors per color family it took about 15 minutes to color in. I set my images aside and pulled out my Polygon Stencil from Craftin Desert Divas and got to work on my background. I tapped on some Distress Oxide Ink in Wild Honey, Spiced Marmalade, and Fired Brick. For good measure I used some of the Fired Brick with water and flicked over the front of my panel.<br />
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I layered my panel on some black cardstock, added that to my Lawn Fawn Chili Pepper card base, I glued the volcano and palm tree down flat to my card front. I then popped up the stegosaurus with some foam tape and finished it all off by adding some Lollipop Sequins and my cold medicine inspired sentiment.<br />
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<b><u>Stamps</u></b>: Craftin Desert Divas <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/dino-stegosaurus-digital-stamp/?aff=109" target="_blank">Dino Stegosaurus Digital Stamp Set</a>, <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/dino-triceratops-digital-stamp/?aff=109" target="_blank">Dino Triceratops Digital Stamp Set</a>, and the <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/dino-tyrannosaurus-digital-stamp/?aff=109" target="_blank">Dino Tyrannosaurus Digital Stamp Set</a>.<br />
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<b><u>Ink</u></b>: White Gel Pen, Distress Oxide Ink in <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/distress-oxide-wild-honey/?aff=109" target="_blank">Wild Honey</a>, <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/distress-oxide-spiced-marmalade/?aff=109" target="_blank">Spiced Marmalade</a>, and <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/distress-oxide-fired-brick/?aff=109" target="_blank">Fired Brick </a><br />
<b><u>Accessories</u></b>: Creftin Desert Divas <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/polygon-stencil/?aff=109" target="_blank">Polygon Stencil</a> and <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/lollipop-sequins/?aff=109" target="_blank">Lollipop Sequins</a>.<br />
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I hope you enjoyed my addition to the Challenge. Now it's your turn to play along and post some of your art in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428163220758119/" target="_blank">Craftin Desert Divas Gallery</a>. If you're looking for some great Digi Stamps, don't forget you can sign up for <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/digi-stamp-club/?aff=109" target="_blank">Craftin Desert Divas Digi Stamp Club</a>. For $7.00 a month you get $14.00 worth of Digi Credits.<br />
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Until next time, keep on crafting!<br />
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Hey guys! Welcome to my little corner of the world. Today I decided to join in on Craftin Desert Divas Birthday Card Stash Creative Challenge.<br />
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Even with as much crafting as I do, I always find I’m in need of birthday cards. Let’s be honest, you can never have too many. This time of year I have a slew of birthdays coming up for various family members so this was the perfect opportunity to add to my stash!<br />
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I thought I would share what I do to streamline my card making process when I’m making multiple cards. I am all about putting cards together assembly line style. I like to do everything in groups. For example I will color all my images, then cut them all out, work on all my backgrounds, add my images, and finally add my sentiments.<br />
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For today’s project I printed out all my images from Craftin Desert Divas Space Cadet digital set, grabbed a lap tray, and spent a little time multi-tasking, in which I mean I was watching a movie with the family while I colored away. I’ve had quite a busy week, so to save some time I started up my Brother Scan N Cut and let it cut out the images. I threw all my images in a little container then set to cutting up a couple sheets of black cardstock.
I knew I wanted to do a Galaxy background for these cuties but that can be time consuming, so I opted for the quick and easy galaxy background. I used my black cardstock and added some Distress Oxide Ink for some color and splattered some white gouache and some Dr. Ph. Martin's Iridescent Silver Calligraphy Color for “stars”. Next I added the images that were going to be flat on the cards with some Multi Medium Matte and added the images that were going to be popped up with foam tape; then added my sentiments. Last but not least I finished off my cards with some Fairy Dust and Lollipop sequins.<br />
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<b><u>Stamps</u></b>: <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/space-cadet-digital-stamp/?aff=109" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space Cadet Digital Set</span></a><br />
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I have to say that this was such a fun challenge and I got some much needed birthday cards out of it.
Don't forget you can join <a href="http://craftindesertdivas.com/digi-stamp-club/?aff=109" target="_blank">Craftin Desert Divas Digi Stamp Club</a> and get $14 worth of Digi Stamps for $7.<br />
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<br />Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282122875558376470noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028680904681071321.post-2586377522959404852018-05-30T13:23:00.002-07:002018-05-30T13:23:21.753-07:00Oh Deer, I C.C. what you did thereWho doesn't love a three day weekend? I did some crafty shopping, saw a movie, saw family, and put together a few cards. On Sunday afternoon I grabbed some of my newest C.C. Designs sets and got to coloring. I have to say I was surprised by how much time I spent coloring. I had thrown in an old movie for background noise, 2 hours later my movie was over and I was still coloring away. I threw on another flick and kept at it. Once I was done I set up my Scan n Cut while I grabbed my card bases, patterned paper, and accessories.<div>
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The first card I made was one that I have had in my head since I saw the set. I made a shaker card using C.C. Designs Fawned clear stamp set. I took some white cardstock and blended Candied Apple, Worn Lipstick, and Tattered Rose Distress Oxide Inks to make a gradient Ombre style back ground. Next I mixed up some Work Lipstick Distress Oxide Ink and a little of my Dr. Ph. Martin's Iridescent Calligraphy Color in Silver and flicked it across the front of the card. The picture doesn't do it justice, it's quite shimmery. I cut out the heart using Lawn Fawn's Outside In Stitched Heart dies. I cut a second heart out of some more cardstock and used Lawn Fawn's Grassy Border die on it. I used my Lucky Clover and Forest Moss Distress Oxide Inks to create the grass these adorable deer are on. I filled my shaker with sequins from Neat & Tangled and some mini hearts that I die cut out of some Guava cardstock by Lawn Fawn. I finished it off by embossing the sentiment onto some black cardstock using Hero Art white embossing powder.</div>
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My next card I used C.C. Designs new Spring Pinkies clear stamp set and paired it with Honey Bee Stamps Hello 2x3 set. </div>
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Ok story time... You see that super adorable patterned paper used to make the scalloped frame? I accidentally bought that. I have been an Amazon Prime customer for several years now, when you log on they usually have recommendations based on previous purchases. Amazon recommended Echo Park's Imagine That paper pack. I mean they weren't wrong to do it because I love it. What I failed to realize as I was scrolling through the product page on my tablet is just how easy it is to buy something using their One Click button. I actually didn't even realize I had done it, until two days later the package showed up and my husband asked what I bought. So yea, try explaining to your husband how you accidentally ordered adorable paper. He got a good chuckle out of it. </div>
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Back to the card.. I stamped this cutie onto some Neenah Classic Crest with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored her in with my Spectrum Noir markers. I used Peacock cardstock as the card base. I used Lawn Fawn's Outside In Scalloped Rectangle dies to cut a sheet of that Echo Park paper and cut the middle out using my X-Acto knife. I used some foam tape to add some dimension to the frame and then I layered a piece of Mermaid cardstock that cut out with my Outside In Stitched Rectangle dies, in the middle. I stamped Honey Bee Stamp's Hello onto some Black Licorice cardstock using white embossing powder and then cut it out. I adhered both the sentiment and this cutie with foam tape and finished off the card by adding a few of my left over die cut hearts. </div>
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This card was pretty simple to make, but I love, love, love how it turned out. I used a piece of Mermaid cardstock for the card base, stenciled on the heart background using Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide Ink, and then used my Dr. Ph. Martin's Iridescent Calligraphy Color in Silver to add some sparkly splatters. I cut a piece of Black Licorice cardstock and stamped this sweet sentiment from C.C. Designs Happy Sentiments set and embossed it using white embossing powder. I stamped out one of the Spring Pinkies onto some Neenah Classic Crest with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored her using my Spectrum Noir markers. I put it all together and finished off the card with some matching sequins. </div>
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Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282122875558376470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028680904681071321.post-35888341080080591732018-05-16T10:15:00.002-07:002018-07-20T08:36:55.466-07:00Spring Color Palette ChallengeI recently discovered that Honey Bee Stamps has a Facebook Group called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/542458196136764/?fref=gs&dti=542458196136764&hc_location=group_dialog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Honey Bee Stamps Buzzworthy Challenges</a>. I adore Honey Bee Stamps and so I decided to give it a go. The challenge that just ended yesterday was the Spring Color Palette Challenge.<br />
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Just look at those colors, they scream spring! I saw this color combo and had an idea pop into my head. I used the Blah, Blah, Blah stamp set and stamped various phrases in Distress Oxide Inks matching the colors above. I then stamped a couple of images from Coffee Break onto some Canson watercolor paper and water colored them using my Distress Oxide Inks. </div>
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I finished off the card by embossing that absolutely adorable phrase from Blah, Blah, Blah onto black card stock and adding some sequins. </div>
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Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282122875558376470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028680904681071321.post-74622852900651684802018-01-31T10:58:00.001-08:002018-01-31T10:58:32.956-08:00Crafty DayA few months ago I posted about a "stamp camp" I hosted for my mother in law, aunt in law, and their lovely friends. We all had such a good time that we decided to make it a quarterly occurrence.<br />
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We had an afternoon filled with yummy food, laughter, and stamping! We talked about marriage, jobs, and life in general. I am amazed at the outlook these ladies have on life. They help remind me that even when my circumstances are not the greatest, that I can still choose to look for God's blessings. These ladies are always so thankful when we get together, but the truth is it does me a world of good as well.<br />
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Something I wanted to show these lovely ladies this time around was that they could use a card layout with just about any stamp set they own. I used the layout from a previous post and used it to come up with two cards.<br />
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First off, like some of my other cards, I feel like the picture doesn't do it justice. Anyone have any good tips for taking pictures of your cards, because I can't seem to get it right. I love this card, it makes me think of my niece who love all things super girly. The last time I took her to the movie she was adamant that she had to bring her purse with her; she's 6. </div>
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I wanted my last couple of cards to be simple.<br />
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When I first saw this set by Avery Elle, I knew I HAD TO HAVE IT! I love puns so I know that this Lava You set was going to be a part of my collection. Anyone else picked this one up?<br />
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I knew I wanted to do a purple card because a few of the wonderful ladies I was crafting with love this color. This was a pretty easy card to do. The hardest thing by far was the embossing. The front panel is a piece of watercolor resist scrapbook paper I picked up at Michael's a couple of months ago, but you could easily recreate with any of your favorite background stamps and some clear or white embossing powder!<br />
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<br />Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282122875558376470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028680904681071321.post-61702730492694188432017-12-18T11:28:00.000-08:002017-12-18T11:28:21.031-08:00Catching UpI can hardly believe it's been a month since I have posted. I knew I had been busy, but I was sure it had only been two weeks.... Ooops....<br />
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November/December tend to be pretty busy for just about everyone. Once Thanksgiving came, it was like the starter pistol for the season. We've been pretty booked since then. I have managed to still make time for crafting, but was busy enough to keep forgetting to take pictures for the blog.<br />
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So let's catch up... Thanksgiving we ate, watched movies, and SHOPPED! I know that Black Friday brings up mixed feelings for people. The hubby and I use these heavily discounted days to knock out most of our Christmas shopping for family members as well as several gifts for Toys for Tots. We usually go in with a great plan to get in and out quickly and it works every year. This year was the same except there was a trio of ladies that put our planning to shame. These adorable ladies went in wearing tall bright Christmas antlers to easily spot each other and capped it off with a set of walkie talkies. I need to step up my shopping game!<br />
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I don't know that I have really mentioned it on this blog, but I know all my Facebook friends and Pinterest followers know my love of Sam and Dean Winchester. We had an opportunity to get tickets to see the boys live, but it felt like almost as soon as Thanksgiving was over, the hubby and I were on our way to San Francisco for Creation's Supernatural Convention.<br />
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I need to start by saying that I have done quite a few different conventions, but by far the fans at this convention were the nicest. Everyone was sweet and inclusive. There was a lot to see and do at the convention, but let's be honest we were there for the boys! You know, these ones.... Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles<br />
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They were just as funny and charming in person and on stage as they are on the show. You can tell they truly love their fans! </div>
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Another reason we went to this particular convention is that the hubby and I are both The Walking Dead fans. Those of you who watch both Supernatural and The Walking Dead know that Jeffery Dean Morgan who played John Winchester in Supernatural now plays Negan on the The Walking Dead. That's right Mr. JDM was in attendance (insert fangirl squeal here)! </div>
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In the blink of an eye the convention was over and we were back to reality. The hubby and I then went and enjoyed the annual Christmas concert at our church which featured:</div>
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And then it was on to an early screening of <b>Star Wars: The Last Jedi. </b>Absolutely stunning, amazing, incredible, and all the other adjectives that describe how fantastic this movie was. I know some fans are split, but I enjoyed every minute of it. </div>
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Stamps Used: Avery Elle Winter Woodland Wonders</div>
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Inks Used: Archival Black, VersaMark, Distress Ink (milled lavender, dusty concord, and seedless preserves), Zig clean color real brush markers</div>
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Paper Used: Strathmore Bristol Smooth</div>
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Accessories: White Embossing Powder</div>
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Stamps Used: Neat and Tangled Santa's Wonderland</div>
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Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282122875558376470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028680904681071321.post-50496675708802965822017-11-16T13:43:00.000-08:002017-11-16T13:43:29.676-08:00Let the Christmas Cards BeginHola! Welcome back. If you read my <a href="https://mercedes-stampinglife.blogspot.com/2017/11/quick-candy-holders.html" target="_blank">last post</a>, you will know that I was prepping for "stamp camp" for my my wonderful Mother in Law, my fantastic Aunt in Law and their friends. I have to say it was a blast, and while I got pictures of the cards I made I did not take any pictures of us ladies together. Tons of fun was had. We stamped, we laughed, we ate lunch, and of course had chocolate, so it was the perfect crafty day!<br />
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My first card was pretty easy. I pulled out my Cricut to cut out the layers that make up Bethlehem onto watercolor paper. I watercolored Bethlehem with my Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors. I then used Distress Inks in Chipped Sapphire and Black Soot on the background and embossed the Star and Oh Holy Night sentiment from Paper Smooches A Blessed Christmas set. I finished the whole thing off with some gold sequins from Pretty Pink Posh.<br />
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I used Neat and Tangled's Little Baby Jesus Stamp and Die set to create a super cute but simple card. I stamped my image onto Neenah Solar White and pulled out my Stampin' Up! Markers to color Baby Jesus in. I die cut it out and used foam tape to pop him up. </div>
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<br />Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282122875558376470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028680904681071321.post-23376510150627123792017-11-10T11:32:00.002-08:002017-11-10T11:32:54.887-08:00Quick Candy HoldersI have spent most of this week prepping a "stamp camp" for my wonderful Mother in Law, my fantastic Aunt in Law and their friends. I am helping them with Christmas cards, which I will be sharing once this weekend is over. In the mean time I have two super quick candy holders I made for friends to share with you!<br />
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My first project is a little box made from a sheet of my Fancy Pants Designs, Etcetera Collection - 6 x 6 Paper Pad. I stamped out the little pig from MFT's Whole Herd stamp set onto some Strathmore Bristol Smooth and colored it in using my Spectrum Noir pens and my white gel pen. I fussy cut the little oinker and used my ATG gun to glue him to the front of my box. I filled the box with Hershey's kisses, closed it up then stamped the sentiment on a scrap piece of Strathmore Bristol Smooth and outlined it in a color that matched my paper. I finished it off with some hemp twine and some old Stampin' Up! lacey ribbon I had hanging around.<br />
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I found the instructions for the box at <a href="http://pootles.co.uk/2017/08/14/falling-flowers-blue-on-blue-envelope-punch-board-box/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pootles Blog HERE</a><br />
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My second candy holder is an old school "Sour Cream Container". I know it's called that because they used to do smaller sour cream portions in little pouches that had the same shape. As for me I remember the shape from Minute Made Juice Bars.. You know these ones: </div>
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I used some cute Hibiscus patterned paper I had hanging around and cut it to 5.5 x 4.25 inches. I filled the container with salt water taffy and then got to work on embellishments. I stamped out my favorite chameleon and that cute Hibiscus flower from BB Polynesian Paradise - MFT Stamps onto Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper and colored with my Spectrum Noir markers. I then took some Stampin' Up! twill ribbon and made a bow to add at the top. Honestly it took more time to color the chameleon than to put the whole thing together! </div>
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Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282122875558376470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028680904681071321.post-55735477615114772782017-10-31T15:24:00.001-07:002017-10-31T15:24:59.828-07:00MFT Color Challenge #80So I have been away, doing stuff, per usual. I have been crafting, just not posting. I thought I would post my entry into MFT's Color Challenge #80. This challenge inspired not just my entry but a Christmas card for a dear family friend. So here we go!<br />
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Last week there was a night where I could not sleep. You know where the harder you try to sleep the more frustrated you become? Yeah, like that. Anyway, since I couldn't sleep I was checking out MFT's Card Challenge site and noticed the color combo for this challenge. Very cute colors, but a little out of my norm. I was banging my dead trying to think what I wanted to do with them. My first flash of inspiration came not for what MFT card I would make, but the for a Christmas card for a family friend. I recently purchased Darcie's Stamps Happy Holla Days because I knew our family friend would LOVE Hipster Santa! I mean look, isn't he too cute for words?<br />
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Anyway I used this set as the background and put dear Hipster Santa in the foreground. It's kind of hard to tell but I stamped the card base with MFT's Whimsical Woodgrain Background and layered some So Safron from my stash. I swear it looks cuter in person!<br />
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Again, I had camera/tripod issues so the colors are not coming out a vibrant as they are on the card. Just looking at the picture irks me.. I swear I when I get my tripod back I will update with a new photo!!<br />
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<br />Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282122875558376470noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028680904681071321.post-38477999512655103042017-10-12T09:29:00.000-07:002017-10-12T09:37:17.466-07:00Whale, hello there...Good morning! Did you all craft your hearts out this weekend for World Card Making Day? If you did, I am jealous. I 100% spaced it. I made other plans that day not remembering what it was. I was curious as to why my Facebook feed was filled with extra cards made by lovely people in groups I follow. Then it hit me.... BAM! How can I not be crafting on World Card Making Day? Don't get me wrong I got to spend time with my family, but I am still kicking myself.<br />
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I did eventually get around to making a couple of cards to share.<br />
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I love this card because it was super quick and easy. The only bummer is that I did not use my MISTI or Tim Holtz Platform and ended up with a little uneven coverage. She's still a beauty!<br />
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<b><u>Stamps</u></b>: Whale Wishes Mini Stamp Set<br />
<b><u>Inks</u></b>: Memento Paris Dusk, Memento Rhubarb Stalk<br />
<b><u>Paper</u></b>: Kraft Cardstock, Neenah Crest Solar White (80#), Patterned paper of unknown origin (makes it sound mystical, no?)<br />
<b><u>Accessories</u></b>: Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Whale Wishes die<br />
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My second card I made took a bit longer than I anticipated. The first one I made did not turn out the way I wanted it to. I felt like something was missing. This is when I decided to stamp several images in Distress Oxide Ink (Worn Lipstick) and put a piece of vellum over that. That pulled it together for me.<br />
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<b><u>Inks</u></b>: Archival Black, Distress Oxide Ink (Worn Lipstick), Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens<br />
<b><u>Paper</u></b>: Kraft Cardstock, We R Memory Keepers Clearly Bold Acetate, Vellum, Bristol Smooth<br />
<b><u>Accessories</u></b>: Die-namics Stitched Square STAX, Lawn Fawn Baked With Love dies<br />
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<br />Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282122875558376470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028680904681071321.post-38916745492694725342017-10-06T14:22:00.000-07:002017-10-06T14:22:37.034-07:00Spook-tacular Cards and PodcastsI know you are probably tired of hearing about it by now, but it was yet again another frantic week. Now before you roll your eyes and say Mercedes, isn't that always your excuse? And while it often is, this week it is for a fantastic reason; I recorded my very first podcast! I have to tell you I was terrified when I sat down to record with Billiam of <a href="http://somewhatnerdy.com/" target="_blank">SomewhatNerdy.com</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO7T8VpPnj1w3AJL0RMt5Gw" target="_blank">Big D</a>, and A.J., but after a few minutes with the group I was totally at ease. The podcast is going to be the <b>G</b>reatest <b>O</b>f <b>A</b>ll <b>T</b>ime <b>List</b>, or the <b>GOAT List</b>. This podcast is going to be a bi-weekly podcast where myself and my fellow pod casters sit and talk about why a particular movie is the Greatest Of All Time... Except the movie isn't the greatest, not even close. We'll discuss all the cheesy goodness in our favorite B List Movies and then talk about why we love it and why it made our list. The first episode won't be up for a week or so, but when it is I will post a link for those of you who are interested in listening.<br />
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Now on to what you really came here for... The cards! I'm back again, with another Halloween card combo. This week I decided to use the same stamp sets and basic design idea to make two different cards.<br />
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<b><u>Paper</u></b>: Canson Watercolor Paper, Stampin' Up! Basic Grey, Lawn Fawn Polka in the Dark<br />
<b><u>Ink</u></b>: Archival Black, Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolors, Oxide Distress Inks (Black Soot, Faded Jeans, Wilted Violet, Spiced Marmalade, Fossilized Amber, and Iced Spruce), VersaMark, Spectrum Noir Glitter Marker, and Sakura White Gelly Roll<br />
<b><u>Accessories</u></b>: Lawn Fawn Scalloped Box card pop-up dies, Lawn Fawn Puffy Cloud border die, Die-namics Stitched Sentiment Strips, Die-namics Stitched Circle Stax, Detail White Embossing Powder, and Neat & Tangled Like Magic Sequins<br />
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These two cards all started with the idea that I wanted to use my Distress Oxide Inks to creat a spooky twilight (time of night, not the movie) background and see if it would work in different sizes.<br />
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I started by blending my inks lightest to darkest on my watercolor paper (sizes: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and 3 1/4" x 2 1/4"). My smaller piece was run through my Cuttlebug with one of the panel dies from my Lawn Fawn Scalloped Box card pop-up dies and the larger piece was left as is. I now had two almost identical backgrounds in two different sizes. I then stamped, watercolored, and fussy cut out my images from the Boo Stamp Set. I set everything aside and ran the Lawn Fawn Scalloped Box card pop-up dies through my Cuttlebug with Stampin' Up! Basic Grey cardstock; then I got to work assembling my pop up box card.<br />
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Once I put my box card together I embellished with some Neat & Tangles Like Magic sequins, embossed the sentiment from Fab-BOO-lous Friends by My Favorite Things and voilà. I love the way the box card came out and am popping it in the mail this week to a really great friend.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">As a side note, I bought a new light box to test out since I wasn't happy with my pictures. These are a little better, but I am still figuring it out so please be patient with me! </span></i></div>
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If you remember from like a paragraph ago that I wanted to use the same background, just in two different sizes, so my second panel was attached to a card base and I built up from there. They layout is almost identical except the position of the ghosts. I embossed my greeting using a sentiment from Fab-BOO-lous Friends by My Favorite Things. </div>
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I don't normally do "Halloween" cards, but I have just loved the sets that have been coming out so I have had to change my stance. What about you all? Do you make Halloween cards or do you use your Halloween stamps for something else? Let me know!</div>
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Overall I have to say that my little experiment worked out and I love, love, love how these cards make me feel like Halloween is here. </div>
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It seems like every year goodies for certain holidays start showing up sooner and sooner. I know that this can make many people roll their eyes, but not me. I love the first signs of Halloween goods popping up in stores, because that means fall is upon us. This for me starts the most magical time of the year. We start with Halloween, all the adorable costumes, and all the spooky movies. So it should not come as any surprise that my cards for this week are Halloween themed.<br />
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I picked up MFT Stamps Witch Way Is The Candy by Birdie Brown a couple of years back and did nothing with it until this year. Honestly, I used to have a job where I was on call 24/7 so as much as I love crafting, I never have time for it. These days though I have a set schedule and much more time to do what I LOVE!<br />
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This week I made two Shaker Cards using Witch Way Is The Candy.<br />
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My first shaker was easy enough to make. I used Stampin' Up!'s Summer Sun Cardstock for the frame and base of the card because I thought it went really well with the patterned paper from my stash. I die cut some clouds out of white cardstock using Lawn Fawn's Puffy Clouds Border Die and inked it up with some black soot Distress Ink. I threw in some Doodlebug Sequins and BAM, shaker was done.<br />
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I didn't run into any issues until I went to color that precious witch. My hubby recently surprised me with a full core set of the Spectrum Noir alcohol markers. While they are similar to Copics, they don't blend quite the same as Copics do. There's definitely a learning curve to them, but they are great markers and a truly sweet gift from a fantastic hubby!<br />
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My second card using that cutie put up a little more of a fight.I knew I wanted to put a shaker tag onto a card front and started working on the tag first. My first tag ended in <i><b>Utter Disaster</b></i>. I am not saying this to be dramatic, my first tag warped, my sequins fell out due to the warping, it was not pretty. The only thing I managed to salvage from that first tag was the sequins.<br />
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Creating my second tag went much smoother than the first. The sentiment is embossed onto black card stock and comes from the HSH Halloween Additions set by There She Goes. I used some patterned paper from my stash for the background of the tag and sponged some Spiced Marmalade Distress Oxide Ink onto some white paper and die cut it out for the top of my tag. I finished the tag off with some Lawn Fawn Gold Sparkle Cord, black ribbon, and some gold Pretty Pink Posh sequins.<br />
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My tag ended up just a little bigger than I originally intended so I made a 5x7 card base out of Canson watercolor paper. I used my Kuretake Gansai Tambi to watercolor the base with black and gold and put it all together.<br />
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My question to y'all is, are excited to see Halloween stuff already or do you wish they would wait until closer to the actual holiday?<br />
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<br />Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282122875558376470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028680904681071321.post-391703331652868262017-09-19T12:15:00.000-07:002017-09-19T12:15:23.816-07:00Card Design ContestI'm back y'all. I have been working on Halloween and Fall cards for the blog, but decided to put that on hold to enter My Favorite Things Stamps 2017 Card Design contest. I have to say after viewing all the entries I am definitely intimidated by the talent pool. That being said, I had such a blast working on these cards. I'm hoping y'all like them too.<br />
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So first up is my entry for the <b><span style="color: #e563a3;">Clean & Simple Genius</span></b><br />
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For this card I used MFT's Polynesian Paradise by Birdie Brown<br />
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My card base is made out of Canson Watercolor Paper. I started by stamping that adorable chameleon, then masking off the area where my sentiment was going to go with Post-It note tape. I next stamped the flowers from the same set and pulled the Post-It note tape off and used my Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers to color both the flowers and the chameleon. Next I used natural hemp twine to line the top and bottom of the sentiment area and finished it all off with sequins in two shades of green. I know it's hard to tell as my lighting was off..<br />
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My next entry is for the <b><span style="color: #e563a3;">Coloring Virtuoso</span></b><br />
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I do not by any means consider myself a "Coloring Virtuoso", but challenges and contests like these help me to push myself and continue to work on my coloring abilities!<br />
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For this card I used three of MFT's stamp sets: The Whole Herd, Ewe are the Best, and Beary Special Birthday all by Birdie Brown.<br />
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I did A LOT of masking for this card. I started by using my Die-namics Circle STAX Set 1 to die cut a circle out of a piece of 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 masking paper. I saved the interior circle mask for later use and lined up the exterior portion of the mask with my Canson Watercolor card base. I first stamped the party hat from the Beary Special Birthday set and masked it. I next stamped that cute cow from The Whole Herd set and masked it off. I used the Beary Special Birthday set again to stamp the balloons onto the cow's tail. I then used the grassy hill from the Ewe are the Best set to complete my stamped scene. I left everything masked and used MFT's Stencil Cloud with my Distress Oxide Ink in Broken China. The clouds were darker than I wanted, but overall I like the way it came out. At this point I pulled all the masks off my project and started coloring with my Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. I finished the card off by using stickles on the balloons, my white gel pen on the cow's cheeks and hat, and embossing my sentiment onto black card stock. <b><i>BOOM</i></b>!<br />
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And last but not least is my entry for the <b><span style="color: #e563a3;">Innovation Master</span></b><br />
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Can I start by saying I underestimated how complex other people's card would be. I toyed with not entering this card at all, but at the end of the day you just have to go for it.<br />
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For this entry I used MFT's Magical Unicorns set by Birdie Brown<br />
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I stamped several of the smaller images using my Memento Drops in London Fog all over two 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 pieces of white cardstock. I left one as is then colored the second piece using Copic markers.<br />
I took the uncolored panel and die cut a stitched square out of it using my Slider Channel Companion Windows. I also die cut out the Channel Slider and stamped it to match my background. I then stamped the galloping unicorn using the same Memento ink in London Fog and colored it in with my Copics and added some shine to the mane with my Spectrum Noir glitter marker. I die cut the unicorn out and used foam tape to adhere it's leg onto the slider panel I had set up on the card front. Next I took my colored panel and covered it in VersaMark ink and used some old Stampin' Up! iridescent ice embossing powder. I mounted this panel behind my card front. I finished it all off by embossing my sentiment onto pink cardstock and cutting the ends at different angles and adding some Doodlebug twine.<br />
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<br />Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282122875558376470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028680904681071321.post-47328228764525947892017-09-07T16:03:00.001-07:002017-09-07T16:03:33.973-07:00Cards make the best giftsMy favorite Aunt in the whole world hates when people spend money on her. She would rather people save their money and just spend time with her. She is the sweetest lady you could ever know. She also happens to love my cards, so every year I make a stack of cards to give to her for her birthday. She absolutely loves this because she gets to give handmade cards to friends and family throughout the year. I thought I would share my last batch I did.<br />
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I wanted to make a little bit of everything for her. Since I try and make multiples of a card when I sit to do my crafting, I was also able to throw in some of my duplicates.<br />
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Let's start with the newer cards:<br />
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I love to buy patterned paper. It is always so adorable, but half the time I am not sure what to do with it. I am working on using more of my stash, so you will see quite a bit of patterned paper used here!<br />
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This first card happened by accident. I love this pattern paper, which I have no idea where I got it from. I found that Stampin' Up!'s Pink Passion, Basic Gray, and Summer Sun worked well the pattern.<br />
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<br />Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282122875558376470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028680904681071321.post-34668882348951005242017-08-21T12:33:00.000-07:002017-08-21T12:33:02.691-07:00Mistakes <div>
The hubby and I recently babysat our niece and nephew over night. Once we put the kids to bed, I pulled out my iPad to continue my <a href="https://www.onlinecardclasses.com/product/clean-simple-card-making-2/" target="_blank">Clean and Simple Card Making Class</a> by Jennifer McGuire and Kristina Werner. My niece couldn't sleep so I let her snuggle next to me while I was watching one of the videos. My niece was absolutely adorable; she had several questions about card making. In the end, I got her to finally go to bed by promising to make her a card with a rainbow. </div>
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I sat down this weekend to work on her card and struggled quite a bit. I'm not sure about any of you, but there seem to be days when I am crafting and nothing seems to work out right. My ink smeared, I grabbed the wrong ink for the medium I was working with, and on and on the list went. I was frustrated but determined to make the best of a bad situation. In the end I was able to make something that I think is rather charming and magical. I'm hoping my niece will love it as much as I do. </div>
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I started by smooshing (this is a real word, I swear) some Memento Ink onto a clear acrylic block.</div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(<b>Colors</b>: Lady Bug, Tangelo, Dandelion, Pear Tart, Bahama Blue, and Lilac Posies)</span></div>
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I brushed on a thin layer of water and started to paint on each of the colors to achieve a rainbow background. </div>
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While I has some issues on the rainbow, I loved the way the rest of the images came out. </div>
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Since all the crafting I have done has been for g.i.s.h.w.h.e.s. and I can't post any images of what I did until points are tallied, I thought I would write up a post about my top 5 favorite online sites to buy crafting supplies.<br />
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<b>Why I love shopping here</b>: Ellen Hutson also carries my favorite companies, and a few more than Simon Says Stamps. They have good prices, and are quick on shipping.</blockquote>
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<b>Shipping Costs</b>: All USA orders totaling $0.00-$100 ship for $7, orders totaling over $100 ship for $8</blockquote>
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<b>What do I purchase here</b>: I mostly buy stamp sets, and dies. I do have to say that every time I order from Ellen Hutson, there is always a little something extra and a thank you included!</blockquote>
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<b>Why I love shopping here</b>: Marker Pop always has something on sale,but what is even better is that they price match! WOOT!</blockquote>
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<b>Shipping Costs</b>: Free shipping on all order over $75 in the contiguous US. </blockquote>
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<b>What do I purchase here</b>: Low cost stamps, dies, embellishments, and tools.</blockquote>
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<b>Shipping Costs</b>: $5.00 for Stamps and Dies, $7.00 for other items. Shipping is Free on all orders over $77.</blockquote>
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<b>What do I purchase here</b>: Their prices are so great that I purchase quite a few stamp sets and dies. I tend to wait for sales to make large purchases. Also using their frequent shopper program is a breeze!</blockquote>
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<b>Shipping Costs</b>: All USA orders under $75 ship for a flat fee of just $6.99, and all USA orders $75 and over ship for a flat fee of just $7.99! </blockquote>
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<b>What do I purchase here</b>: I buy ink, stamp sets, and dies. Most times when I place an order on Simon Says Stamps and make it a point to include a Simon Says Stamps Exclusive set because they are so darn adorable!</blockquote>
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<b>Shipping Costs</b>: Free for orders over $25 (or with Prime) if sold by Amazon or affiliate. Otherwise shipping varies</blockquote>
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<br />Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282122875558376470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028680904681071321.post-79136165882790529492017-08-01T14:30:00.002-07:002017-08-01T14:32:36.305-07:00Crazy WeekThis week I didn't have time to take any pictures of the card process as it was an absolutely insane week. Between the hubby's birthday, my nephew's birthday, and my anniversary I was surprised I had time to craft.<br />
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I planned out as much as I could, but obviously somethings are just out of my control. I had been smart enough to get a head start on many of the hubby's birthday crafts, but not all of them. My week began with scurrying to finish up the remaining projects for the hubby's birthday. Next we had the hubby's party with my side of the family. Normally we would have just had one big party, but my super busy brother and sister in law wanted to do a joint party for my nephew and my hubby. My adorable nephew idolizes his uncle so a joint party was born.<br />
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See there is the nephew, didn't I tell you he is adorable. As you might be able to tell he is a San Francisco Giants fan, he loves Lego, Star Wars, his Uncle Don, and cake. </div>
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See that corner of missing frosting? Told ya the kid loves cake! Any-who.... My card for the week is my nephew's birthday card. I apologize for the lack of pictures and quality of pictures, but as I said it was a crazy week. </div>
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<br />Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282122875558376470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028680904681071321.post-78624910810170113222017-07-24T13:13:00.000-07:002017-07-24T13:13:28.429-07:00Stranger CraftingToday's post doesn't really have a lot of stamping involved, but there was a lot of crafting going on. This week is my husband's birthday and I had been procrastinating on his birthday card. I was struggling with what theme I would use and what I would do with it. The hubby and I are NERDS, as in married on the bridge of the Starship Enterprise NERDS; I have made him Star Trek cards, Zombie cards, and Star Wars cards. The hubby has a lot of interest, which you think would make it easy to pick something. I was really starting to get anxious that inspiration would never hit.<br />
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As with all things in life, the hubby and I were late to the <i>Stranger Things</i> fandom, but we've dived right in. </div>
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The hubby has also recently taken a shine to breaking out the old VHS player and watching movies on VHS; he's nostalgic. I decided to make him a <i>Stranger Things</i> card in a box using an adorable set of <i>Stranger Things</i> clip art I purchased on Etsy. Now if you have never seen what a card in a box looks like, they are a pop up card that is meant to fold down flat to fit into an envelope. One side of the box stays up while the other three sides are bent down. Like this:</div>
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I had this idea in my head that I wanted the outside and back of the box to look a little like Joyce Byers' living room. So, remember earlier when I said that there wasn't a lot of stamping, the only thing I stamped was both the inside and outside of the card in a box with a wood grain background. I then did some Google searching for something akin to her wallpaper and those lights. You know the ones I am talking about.</div>
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I have to say that I loved the way it turned out, but I felt like doing just a <i>Stranger Things</i> card was not enough. I decided I wanted to do a snack pack with some of the hubby's favorite goodies. Since I was already doing the <i>Stranger Things</i> theme, I figured I would use an old/empty VHS case. I did some more Googling and found a couple of VHS covers, printed, and trimmed them to size. It wasn't until I was loading my pictures though that I noticed a LARGE typo on the back of the insert. Overall though it is adorable. I love the idea of giving small gifts or snacks in unusual containers. </div>
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Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282122875558376470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028680904681071321.post-49730450570302703662017-07-18T11:46:00.001-07:002017-07-18T11:46:22.814-07:00Kickin' ItI think one of the reasons I am so drawn to My Favorite Things Stamps is their use of puns. I admit it, I'm a punny gal! Who doesn't love a good chuckle? And let's face it their stamps are <b><span style="color: #e70c9f;">FREAKING ADORABLE</span></b>; I feel like Agnes from <i>Despicable Me</i>. IT'S SO FLUFFY!!!!<br />
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So this past weekend, between hair cuts, movies, cooking, and guests, I found time to work on a card that I have been wanting to make; I was inspired by <a href="http://www.laurafadora.com/" target="_blank">Laura Bassen</a> and <a href="http://prairiepaperandink.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Amy Rysavy</a>.<br />
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I stamped my images on Strathmore Bristol Smooth Paper with Archival Black Ink and my Mini MISTI. <i>As a side note can we talk about how much easier the MISTI makes life for stampers? I can't tell you how many times I would have to start over on a project because I could not get a clear image stamped. Anyways... </i></div>
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And of course in usual Mercedes fashion, I forgot to take pictures of the other stuff I die cut. I used Lawn Fawn's Grassy Boarder Die, Impression Obsession's Cloud Dies, and a lovely set of really inexpensive round stitched dies (like $6). I have to say I was hesitant to buy the circle dies, but ended up being pleasantly surprised by them. </div>
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My finished card with the slider still inside. </div>
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And last but not least, I used my remaining pieces to make a cute little scene on the inside of the card along with the sentiment Let's kick it soon (told you I love the puns). </div>
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Mercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15282122875558376470noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1028680904681071321.post-32959301457701047332017-07-12T12:52:00.001-07:002017-07-12T12:52:37.375-07:00Scratch and Sniff CardEarlier this year Inky Antics released a set of clear scratch and sniff stickers in Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Honey, Banana, Popcorn, and Pizza. <div>
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These stickers had me feeling all kinds of nostalgic. I remember collecting all the different scratch and sniff stickers. Do you remember them? Which was your favorite?</div>
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I decided to pick up a couple of packs of Inky Antics stickers. They come in a pack of 20 on perforated little squares. I broke out the pizza scented ones this weekend to try out. I thought it worked really well with Simon Says Stamps: Funny Food.</div>
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I used Kraft card stock for my base and then die cut a 2.5" circle out of 110lb. card stock and stamped out that cute slice of pizza with his punny sentiment "You've got a pizza my heart". I added a few hearts that I punched out and put</div>
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the clear scratch and sniff sticker over the pizza slice.<br />
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I have to say I absolutely <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">LOVE</span></b> these stickers; I can't wait to try them all out. </div>
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