Holiday Release at Crackerbox and Suzy Stamps!

Hey crafty guys and girls! I'm guest designing and hopping with the design team today, for the new holiday release at Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps! They've got some adorable products being released and I know you'll want to hop along, check out the new release, current sales and prizes up for grabs! But first, scroll down for creative tips on my mini slimline card.

(FTC Disclosure: as an affiliate for various companies in the craft industry, I will receive a small commission for purchases made through my convenient affiliate links, at no additional cost to you.)

 

Slimline cards are all the rage right now. The standard slimline card stands on average at 9" tall. The mini slimline typically is 6" tall. The stamp images that I'm using today are rather large so I scaled down to a 6" card, to keep the focus on these seasonal cuties:

Santa Large (new)

Reindeer Large (new)

and Christmas Tree Fun

I started with a black base layer for my slimline card and created some snowy slopes using a stitched die with my die cut machine. I left black space between my slopes, to create a shadow effect and add interest. 

Next, I colored up Santa and his reindeer with Copic markers and used my Scan N Cut to turn them into die cuts that I could place anywhere on my card. I did the same for my tree, only I stamped an extra image on patterned paper and fussy cut two portions to place over my original image, keeping my tree mostly white with a pop of red.

Lastly, I used white acrylic paint to dot onto my night sky, then heat embossed the new release sentiment called "Hey Santa", onto trimmed cardstock, and adhered to my card. A bit of trimmed ribbon and embellishments from 28 Lilac Lane, finish off my card. I really love the size of these stamps which work well for scrapbooking too. You can even get the kids involved and make a bunch of cute holiday tags. So many uses!

Now, for the new release, not only will you receive 25% off through Oct. 19th, but the October sale is still going strong on Fall, Thanksgiving and more with 20% off those categories through the end of the month, as well. Sweet!

Be sure and stop by the Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps blog and follow the directions to be entered to win a $25 or $50 gift certificate. Woo hoo! Spend it on stamps, inks, whatever your little heart desires!

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you will help support my little corner of the world and shop with my affiliate links, highlighted and scattered throughout this post. It helps me to buy a coffee and maybe one for the hubs, and at no extra cost to you! Thank you!

Terri

*Let me also invite you to join The Seasonal Cardmaker Facebook Group. I'm having a big giveaway when we get to 500 members and would love to have you join us. We're almost there!

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Ink Smooshed Encouragement Card Plus Sale and Freebie!

Hello crafty friends.  I wanted to share this card I made with an ink smooshing technique and also celebrate the kick off of the huge Scrapbook.com 7 day Sizzling Summer sale event.  I used 

Catherine Pooler Inks for this card.  Have you ever done smooshing?  It's a thing!  Simply press your ink onto a craft mat and lightly spritz with water.  Then, press water color paper or mixed media paper into your spritzed ink to create amazing backgrounds.  I work with one color at a time and dry in between colors, to prevent the colors getting muddy.  The stamps I'm using are from the Unity Stamp June 2018 sentiment kit.  It's a beautiful stamp set and has a wonderful selection of sentiments.  (Psssst.... it's on sale too!)

 (FTC Disclosure: as an affiliate for various companies in the craft industry, I will receive a small commission for purchases made through my convenient affiliate links.  This does not affect your purchase price.)

Scroll down to see the inks that I used, along with other products.  But first, let me share the incredible deals and daily freebie with you.

Be sure and click here to go straight to the deals and coupon section.  

Today's freebie is a pack of Tim Holtz distress crayons.  This is huge!  A $13 value, free with purchase today only, while supplies last.  Don't wait!  Click here to add this to your shopping cart.

Don't miss on out Scrapbook.com exclusive products, all on sale.  Daubers, designer stamps, adhesive and more.  Click here to check it these amazing products!

Thanks so much for popping in.  Scroll down for direct links to many of the products that I used on today's project.  Happy shopping!  Terri

Affiliate product links are listed throughout this post. Click on the link to go directly to the product.  I do receive a small commission at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase.

Strathmore 300 series Watercolor Paper 9 x12 pad Shop at: Scrapbook.com | Simon Says Stamp	Misti Original Shop at: Scrapbook.com	Ranger US HEAT IT CRAFT TOOL Shop at: Scrapbook.com	Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Grand Runner Shop at: Scrapbook.com
WRMK Trim and Score board Shop at: Scrapbook.com	Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Grand Ultra Refill - Clear Shop at: Scrapbook.com	Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Circles Shop at: Scrapbook.com	Uniball Signo White Gel Pen 1 mm Shop at: Scrapbook.com
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Circles Mix Black Shop at: Scrapbook.com	Neenah Solar White Cardstock 25 pk - 8.5x11 inch Shop at: Scrapbook.com	Catherine Pooler Ink Midnight Shop at: Scrapbook.com	Waffle Flower Crafts Water Media Mat Shop at: Scrapbook.com
Altenew 36 Pan Set Watercolor1 Shop at: Scrapbook.com	Catherine Pooler Ink Daydream Shop at: Scrapbook.com	Nuvo Crystal Drops Morning Dew Shop at: Scrapbook.com	Catherine Pooler Ink - Sauna Shop at: Scrapbook.com
DCWV White Core Double Sided Cardstock Stack Shop at: Scrapbook.com	Catherine Pooler Ink - Green Tea Shop at: Scrapbook.com

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World Card Making Day 3 Day Sale + Giveaway Reminder

Wahoo!  World Card Making Day is almost here and Scrapbook.com is having a 3 day Super Sale!  If you're an avid card maker, like me, then this is like Christmas in October.

They've even added a little icing on the cake.  Check out the bonus offer below!

(*Clickable affiliate links shared throughout this post.  What does this mean for you?  As a designer in the craft industry, I occasionally receive free products to test and am also affiliated with various companies.  If I like and use these products, I share that information with you. You're shopping for quality products with a company that I believe in.  Your purchase price is the same, whether you shop direct or through my convenient links and I will receive a small commission in exchange.  Thank you for your support!)

Be sure and shop the Card Making sale here for an additional 20% to 50% off.  But hurry, offer ends Sunday October 8th at midnight PST. 

Don't forget, I'm having a giveaway of my own!  Have you entered? 

Get all the details on my giveaway, here .  You can also enter below.  Ends Oct. 7 at midnight CT.

World Cardmaking Day 2017 Giveaway hosted by Waving My Wand

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Using Your Die Cutting Machine as a Money Maker (+Coupon Code!)

You all know that I love my Cricut Explore.  I mean, really, really, love it.  So much so, that I signed up to be an affiliate a couple years ago.  I use it for so many things.  During the holidays, I spend a lot of time making custom vinyl decals for tumblers and mugs by custom order.  Not only is it a super fun crafting tool, but I'm actually making money, using it!  Let me share a couple things that relate to my Cricut, but the general information I give will apply to other brands as well.

Having a little side income is an added bonus and if you love to tinker with technology, you can visit many free font websites and load up some really fun fonts to play with.  I love hand lettering fonts and calligraphy fonts and have used many for my own personal use.  Some of the artists who design these fonts do require that you purchase a commercial fee license if you plan on making items for sale, but these are usually very small, generally starting at $5.00.  Not a bad price, if you're going to use them as a money maker.  Do your research and google how to upload fonts to your computer.  Once they're loaded to your computer, you simply right click on the folder that holds your files and click to install.  

If you use Cricut Design Space™, once you log in, you'll find your new fonts under "system" fonts.  They may not be in alphabetical order, so be sure to scroll to the end of your list to find them.

I'm seeing so many hand crafted die cuts being sold on Etsy and I really need to get in the game.  One of my goals this year is to stop letting things accumulate and start listing.   I'm an avid cardmaker and have quite the stock pile from doing design team work.  I'm so busy, I haven't taken the time to whittle down this stock pile.  I've come to realize.....THIS IS MONEY JUST SITTING HERE!  I need to sell my handmade cards!

I really want to find a niche item that I can sell, as well, using my Cricut to cut multiples.  I haven't decided yet what my "niche" item will be.  Are you making money with your die cutting machine?  I would LOVE to hear how you're using it, what you're selling and where you're selling.  Please feel free to share in the comments section.  I really want to know!  Share your Etsy page, if you like, also.

If you don't own a die cutting machine then let me share this good news.....

  Starting today, get 10% off + free standard shipping with code LOVECRICUT (EXCLUDES AIR 2 and CRICUT ACCESS)

I'm sharing this news and my affiliate links because I believe in Cricut.  I've been a loyal brand user for many years.  You can even download the Cricut Design Space™ app to your iphone or Android phone and design using bluetooth technology.  What will they think up next?!  You have a little time to get in on the sale and free shipping but don't wait too long, as these offers don't come around very often.

If you already own a Cricut and just want to check out what's on sale, go here.  You can use the coupon code on sale items too!

By the way, the bundle deal that you see in the photo above is on sale.  Combine that with the coupon code and you've got a pretty sweet deal.

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New* My Minds Eye Comfort and Joy Christmas Collection - Back in Stock! #ad

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I have been waiting on this brand spanking new collection to come back in stock at scrapbook.com and today is the day!  I'm totally drooling over that plaid.  Plus, there's a bonus accessory kit and if you hurry, you can snag this for $7.99.  Wow! 

My Minds Eye - Comfort and Joy Collection - Christmas - 12 x 12 Paper and Accessories Kit
from: Scrapbook.com


You can pick up the entire collection, here. 
I have to have the brads and chipboard stickers too. 
Have too! 

My Minds Eye - Comfort and Joy Collection - Christmas - 12 x 12 Chipboard Stickers - Elements - $4.79

from: Scrapbook.com

Fabulous, right?  I know, you can thank me later.   I believe in sharing the love, particularly when it comes to some of my favorite brands and when there's a great deal involved, even more reason to spread the word.  Just a few days left in July....perfect timing to celebrate Christmas in July!


Happy Holidays!

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Big "Retirement" Sale at So Suzy Stamps!

Aw, yeah.  Suzy is having a jam-up sale.  You do NOT want to miss this!  There's even a few that I'm going to have to snag, before they're gone.  

So visit the link below, even just to browse.  There's an incredible selection and some super amazing stamps.  Don't waste time thinking about it, 'cause when they're gone... they're gone!  Don't come crying to me later, because you drug your feet.  All I'm going to do is hand you a tissue.  Haha.  So go!  Now!

http://www.sosuzystamps.com/retiring-stamps/

Hey, did I mention, she sells a ton of accessories too?  Bling, stencils, ink.... Suzy is a one-stop shop so look around before you leave.  Have fun and share the sale with your friends if you're so inclined.  Thanks!

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Cocoa Card for The Ribbon Resource and Winter Coffee Loving Cardmakers Hop

Welcome to the Winter Coffee Loving Cardmakers Blog Hop!  

If you love coffee, cocoa or tea and making cards, this is the place for you!  You can link up your winter themed beverage card right at the link below.  There's lots of prizes and so much inspiration to be had; you don't want to miss it!

Winter Coffee Loving Cardmakers Blog Hop

Since National Cocoa Day is Dec. 13th, I thought I'd create a fun cocoa card today, for The Ribbon Resource, Super Sponsor of this event.  

This card features several fun ribbon embellishments including silver twine snowflake centers, a glittery ribbon snow bank, a wired pearl Christmas tree and more.  I even made my own little warm footie socks, to compliment the sentiment,  from the Hello Winter collection by

Echo Park Paper.  Stick around for a few minutes and follow along!  It's easy enough for the kids to do too; cutting and taping - simple as that!

You'll need these ribbons: (Full supply list at end of post)

C-1-30 1" Gold Sheer Ribbon (4")

FY-34 3/16" Light Blue Wired Beads (10")

SE-31 1/8" Silver Curling Ribbon (8")

FF-5-31 1.5" Silver Sheer Glitter Dot Ribbon (16")

412-31 Silver and White Baker's Twine (10")

First, trim and score card to 5.5" x 6".  To make the glittery snow banks, I trimmed my stitched die cut frame to the desired shape and length that I wanted, then ran my Xyron adhesive across the top, fully covering with adhesive.  Lay down a 5" section of Sheer Glitter Ribbon and trim around the edges.  Repeat for each snow bank, adding extra strips of ribbon if necessary for larger pieces.  How easy is that?

Isn't it gorgeous?  And so easy.  No mess either, which is always a bonus.

(*Let me interrupt this message for an important announcement!!  You can get this glitter ribbon in a 5 yard bundle for $6.95 right now, plus for every purchase before Christmas, you get a free 25 yard roll of ribbon, plus..... you may get free shipping when you head over to the the Ribbon Resource site and get the pop up box offer!  Woo hoo!  Merry Christmas to YOU!)

Next, I made little foot socks by drawing out my own little hand designed sock, then tracing the template on the back of two pieces of cardstock that I trimmed from the paper collection, approximately a 4" square.  Just for fun, I ran my Xyron adhesive runner over the top of my square, then added the sheer gold ribbon.  After tracing, I trimmed out my little socks.  Now my socks have a little shimmer.   Adorbs!  One is popped up on a foam square, which adds some dimension.  By the way, the sock dimension for each is approximately 1.5".

I thought I would go ahead and turn these little sock footies into a .png file and share it with you today, so you can upload to your preferred cutting file system.  I've uploaded it to my Cricut Explore and can now cut as many of these cuties as I want on patterned paper, or to color in.  Enjoy!

 Save it to your computer by placing your cursor over the slipper sock, right click, and save.  You can print this out and hand trim, or even use the Print and Cut feature of the Explore.

To finish things off, I wrapped a 10" strand of wired pearls around this tree and popped the tree out with foam squares.  The little snowflake centers are easy to make by wrapping a section of twine around an adhesive dot.  Tuck the end of your strip underneath and add another adhesive dot on the bottom to secure.

Make a little bow with the silver curling ribbon to accent the sentiment and you are done.  Fun little details that make for a special card for the cocoa lover in your life.  

Don't forget, The Ribbon Resource is giving one lucky winner a $25.00 gift card.  Don't miss out!  Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you enjoyed my project today.   

Visit the Ribbon Resource Blog for more Inspiration!

Shop at The Ribbon Resource Today!

Additional Supplies:

Echo Park Paper Hello Winter Collection

Xyron Adhesive Runner

Fine Tipped Scissors (Fiskars)

 Medium Adhesive Dots (Tombow)

Ranger Stickles Glitter Glue, Diamond

Lil Inker Designs Large Oval Stitched Die Frame

Die Cut machine (Cuttlebug)

Foam Squares (Tombow)

Trimmer/Scorer (We R Memory Keepers)

Cricut Explore

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