Thursday, March 21

Blessings to you!

Hello my friends! It's Thursday morning in this part of the world and although it's Spring it's super cold like Winter!! Brrr, I went outside to walk to the bus stop with my girl and I came back with a frozen nose, LOL. Thankful to be inside in a nice warm house.

So, today is my husband's birthday! I remember 9 years ago when my daughter was born we got released from the hospital on his birthday, that was the best birthday present he could ask for.

Anyway, craft talk now, I have a very Spring-y card for you today. I made it yesterday for Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge, you can see it HERE. I used Block Flowers 1 Set by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, love this set very much.

Directions:
  • Make card base from White cardstock.
  • Die-cut, emboss and stencil a piece of Patterned Paper with Decorative Labels Eight Die (second largest), adhere it to card.
  • Stamp Lily on White cardstock in Memento Tuxedo Black, color it with Markers.
  • Die-cut and emboss image with Circle Nestabilities, cut out some leaves before die-cutting image.
  • Create a banner form Patterned Paper and stamp sentiment.
  • Make a little bow from ribbon and adhere it to card.


Card recipe:
  • Cardstock: Neenah Solar White
  • Paper: Dor the Record 2 (Echo Park Paper)
  • Stamps: Flower Blocks 1 (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps)
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Archival Black (Ranger), Copic Markers.
  • Accessories: Decorative Labels 8, Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Dimensionals (SU), Star Dust Stickles, Ribbon (May Arts)
Submitting this card to:
  1. Simon Says Stamps Challenge : Spring / Easter
  2. Ribbon Carousel Challenge: Spring is in the air
Hope you like it!!
Have a great day.
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Tuesday, March 19

Love Card

Hello my friends!! I have a very sweet and romantic card for you today. This one is using the brand new stamp "Feathered Friends" set from Heartfelt Creations, released just last week.

Directions:
  • Make card base from Ocean Mist Cardstock. 5.5" x 5.5" square card.
  • Cut a panel from Butter Mint Cardstock (5 1/8" square), mat this piece a piece of Posy Patch Paper (5" square), add a strip of Butter Minst Cs and add zig-zag stitches.
  • Add While Paper dolily to center of panel.
  • Stamp image on White CS in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, color image with Spectrum Noir Markers. Die-cut, emboss and stencil piece with Wonly Rectangles Die, stencil it with Old Paper Distress ink.
  • Add image to card panel with Dimensionals.
  • Create a double bow from White Ribbon, add gold brad and adhere it to card (I recommend to use your heat glue gun)
  • Add swirl rhinestones.
  • Add panel to card base.

Heartfelt Creations and Store Products Used:
  • HCPC 3523 Feathered Friends PreCut Set
  • HCDP1 231  Posy Patch Paper Collection
  • Grand Calibur
  • Gold Pearl Brad

Other Products:
  • Cardstock: Ocean Mist (GKD), Neenah Solar White (CutCardstock), Butter Mints (Bazzill)
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Spectrum Noir Markers.
  • Accessories: Swirl rhinestones (Want2Scrap), SatinRibbon (May Arts), Wonky Rectangle (Spellbinders), White Doily, Dimensionals (Stampin' Up).
All the products in blue can be found at the Heartfelt Creations Store

Hope you like it!!
Have a great day!!
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Where have I been?

Hello friends! Hope you all are having a fantastic day! Where have I been? Well, yesterday my was daughter's birthday, I can't believe she is 9 already!! Time flies for sure, so we decided to make a little party last Saturday at the last minute, also she wanted ME to make her cake, oh my!! So I did, it turned out pretty good and good looking too, LOL.

This the cake I made for my daughter's birthday:


and these are the cupcakes I brought to her class yesterday:


After all the hurries and craziness, I got exhausted, not mojo, no energy, but I am back and actually I made a card today just for fun, this is for the Color Combination Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers + a fun challenge from Simon Says Stamps and Show: Water

So, for this card I used Tumbled Glass, Broken China and Faded Jeans Distress Inks, watercolor paper and White embossing powder. The corner tag it's actually the half of  the oval die from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.




Stamps used are from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps: Nature Silhouettes 2 and sentiment from Kindness.
Dies also from SNSS: Decorative Plaque & Birds & Feather Dies

Hope you like it!
Have a great day!
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Thursday, March 14

Latina Crafter Blog Hop: Inspiracion con el set de Promocion!

Spanish Post Alert!! You are  welcome to leave a comment for your chance a win a collection of 6 mini sets!!



Hola mis amigas! Bienvenidas al Blog Hop de Latina Crafter con el sello de Promoción, si!! Latina Crafter estuvo auspiciando la Convención de Scrap en Puerto Rico y estos sellitos fueron toda una sensación, ahora el equipo de diseño, te quiere mostar unos trabajitos espectaculares que tú también puedes hacer con estos sellitos.

Estos son 6 mini sets y yo he preparado 2 tarjetas.

Para ti: Aqui estampéel sentiment en el Label Uno Die y corté 1/3. Para las flores, corte 2 flores en cartulina Crema usando el die de Mi Flor Favorita, estampé las flores en tinta roja. Añadí 2 hojitas cortadas en cartulina verde, perlitas y twine. No podian faltar las costuritas.



  Materiales usados que puedes encontrar en Latina Crafter:
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Gracias por tu Amistad: Aqui corté el Label Uno Die en cartulina rosada y estampé el borde y el sentiment en Versamark y añadí white embossing powder, estampé las mariposas en tinta rosada. El detalle de esta tarjeta son las costuras y el twine.


 Materiales usados que puedes encontrar en Latina Crafter:
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Tuesday, March 12

Heartfelt Creations "Sweet Serenity" Release time!!

Welcome to Heartfelt Creations March Release!! You are going to love this new collection, it's beautiful and the new die is sure to die for ;)

We are pleased to present the Sweet Serenity Collection. This set includes a floral frame die, four new nature stamps, four animal stamps and some fun floral and typographical stamps.

Let me show you the projects I created with this new collection:

Card: I love the calm look of this card. I am not a purple person, BUT I really love how it looks here :) Maybe I need to use purple more often.

Directions:
  • Make card base from Purple CS. 4.25" top x 6" tall .
  • Die-cut the Decorative Leafy Frame from White CS, cover black of piece with Lilac Patterned Paper and adhere it to card with foam tape.
  • Stamp image on White cardstock in Memento Tuxedo Black, color image with Spectrum Noir Markers. Die-cut and emboss piece with Floral Oval Nestabilities.Add piece to card with foam tape.
  • Stamp Vintage floret flowers on Patterned Paper, die-cut images with Vintage Floret Dies. Create flower, ink all edges and add them to card.
  • Add pearls and Star Dust Stickles around image.



Heartfelt Creations Products: 
  • HCPC 3523 Feathered Friends PreCut Set
  • HCD 721 Decorative Leafy Frame
  • HCDP1 231 Posy Patch Paper Collection
  • HCPC 3500 Open Vintage Floret PreCut Set
  • HCPC 3502 Mini Vintage Floret PreCut Set
  • HCD 727 Vintage Floret Die
  • Floral Oval Nestabilities
  • Grand Calibur

Other Products:
  • Cardstock: White Neenah Solar (CutCardstock), Purple (DCWV)
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Elderberry, Brilliance  Pearlescent Crimson (Tsukineko), Spectrum Noir Markers: GG1, GG2, GB1, GB2, GB3, HB1, HB2, HB3, CG1, CG2, DG2
  • Accessories: Star Dust STickles (Ranger), Pearls, Foam tape

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Easter box: This box comes a reality after a dream I had, yes, you may laugh, don't you dream about a project sometimes? I do!! Sometimes they turn out pretty good, other times not so good. But I really like this cute little box, I filled it with chocolate eggs, don't know if them will last for too long ;)

Directions:
  • Box: Cut a piece of Pink Cardtsock 6" x 6", Scor lines at 1.5" and 4.5" (both sides), cut out corners diagonally and taped them inside box.
  • Die-cut 4 Large Blossom Corners  in White cardstock. Glue them on each side (I have the flower as a reference, mid flower down was glue to the box)
  • After that, match and glue the sides.
  • Image: Stamp it on White Cardstock in Memento Tuxedo Black. Color image with Markers , Die-cut, emboss and stencil it with Label 8 Nestabilities. Add it to box.
  • Fill box with chocolates




Heartfelt Creations Products:
  • HCPC 3524 Butterfly and Bunny PreCut Set.
  • HCD 729 Decorative Blossom Corner Die
  • Label 8 Nestabilities.
  • Grand Calibur

Other Products:
  • Cardstock: White Neenah Solar (CutCardstock), Pink (GKD)
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Spectrum Noir Markers.
  • Embellishments: Pink Ribbon (May Arts)
  • Accessories: Scor-Pal, Green tissue paper, Chocolates.

Now, you have the chance to win this absolutely beautiful collection!! How? Just leave a comment on the Heartfelt Creations blog by March 19th and you will be eligible to win the entire release valued at $113.94.

Hope you like my projects!
Have a fantastic day!
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Sweet 'n Sassy March Blog Hop Day 4: Flower Blocks 1

Welcome to Day #4 of your March Release Features!  

Today's featured set is...

 Flower Blocks 1

This gorgeous set of large flower block images is a dream to color.  You'll love adorning your Spring cards with these lovely images and sentiments.
  • Set includes 4 images and 4 sentiments 
  • Set measures approximately 6"x8"
  • Images measure approximately 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
  • Illustrated by Korin Sutherland
  • Set is priced at $26

Let me show you the cards I made.

Best Wishes: Super Clean and Simple :) I think I was in the mood for Yellow coloring.

Directions:
  • Make card base from White Cardstock. A2 size.
  • Cut a panel from White CS, (3.75" x 5"), ink all edges and emboss. Adhere it to card front.
  • Stamp image on White CS in Memento Tuxedo Black. Color image with Copic Markers. Die-cut image with Square Dies.
  • Die-cut a Plaque Label from Yellow CS, stamp sentiment in Black Archival Ink. Adhere sentiment to image.
  • Add image to card with foam tape.
  • Add Swirl rhinestones.
  • Make a bow a adhere it to card.


Card Recipe:
  • Cardstock: White Neenah (CutCardstock), Yellow (GKD)
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Black Archival (Ranger), Copic Markers.
  • Embellishments: Swirl Rhinestones (Zva Creative), Green Ribbon (May Arts)
  • Accessories: Dimensionals (SU)

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For a dear friend: I think this daffodil is so pretty!! They grow around this area and spread like crazy too :)

Directions:
  • Make card base from White Cardstock.
  • Cut a piece of Patterned Paper (3.75" x 5"), add an extra piece of PP, a scallop border from Yellow Cardstock and add stitches.
  • Tie on ribbon.
  • Cut a small panel from White Cardstock, stamp sentiment in Black Archival Ink.
  • Stamp image on White CS in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, color image with Copic Markers. Die-cut image with Circle Nestabilities, mat it with a scallop yellow piece and adhere it to card.


Card Recipe:
  • Cardstock: White Neenak (CutCarsdtock), Yellow (GKD)
  • Paper: For the record, For the record 2 (Echo Park Paper)
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Black Archival (Ranger), Copic Markers.
  • Accesories:Scallop border die (SNSS), Circle Nestabilities, Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Ribbon (May arts)


Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away this fantastic stamp set to one lucky commenter!  
The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Wednesday, March 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage on Thursday, March 14th.

Thanks so much for joining us! 
Enjoy the hop!
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Monday, March 11

Sweet 'n Sassy March Blog Hop Day 3: Nature Sihouettes 2 + Dies

Welcome to Day #3 of your March Release Features!  

Today's featured set is..

Nature Silhouettes 2
And check out the matching bird dies!
This fantastic duo is a must-have.  Imagine the gorgeous cards you'll make!  The possibilities are endless AND this stamp set also coordinates so well with our other silhouette sets!
  • Set includes 13 images
  • Set measures approximately 4"x6"
  • Queen Anne's Lace image measures approximately 2" x 2 1/2"
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Stamp set is priced at $16
  • Die set is priced at $9.75
Let me show you the projects I made with this pretty set and coordinated dies.

Beautiful scene: I always wanted to create a scene and when I saw this set I knew I could do it. If you don't mind inkinng your fingers, this card is for you :) Lots of fun sponging.

Directions:
  • Make card base from White cardstock.
  • Cut a panel from White cardstock (3.25" x 4.5"). Die-cut a circle and use the negative piece to sponge the sun with Mustard Seed Distress. The sponge from bottom to top with the following colors: Dried Marigold, Wild honey, Spiced Marmalade, then add little bit of Victorian Velvet.
  • Stamp image in Black Archival Ink.
  • Stamp sentiment in Memento Gray Flannel. Die-cut and emboss it with Circle Nestabilities.
  • Die-cut bird from Black Cardstock, adhere it to image.
  • Adhere a piece of Yellow Cardstcok and add stitches.
  • Add panel to card base.
  • Add pearls.

Card Recipe:
  • Cardstock: White Neenah (CutCardstock), Yellow (GKD)
  • Ink: Black Archival, Mustard Seed Distress, Dried Marigold, Wild Honey, Spiced Marmalade (Ranger)
  • Accessories: Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Sponges.
  • Embellishments: Pearls.
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All the earth: This is a 4.25" square card, for this card I die-cut the bird and feather in different colors.

Directions:
  • Make card base from Kraft CS. 4.25" square card. Stamp sentiment.
  • Cut a panel from Ivory CS (3.75" square), create a circle window and emboss. Add to card with foam tape.
  • Die-cut bird and feathers and adhere them to card.
  • Tie on jute twine and add a paper flower.


Card Recipe:
  • Cardstock: Kraft, Ivory, White, Yellow, Orange (GKD)
  • Stamp: Sentiment from Morning Glory (SNSS)
  • Ink: Black Archival (Ranger)
  • Accessories: Embossing folder, Jute twine, Paper Flower (Recollections), Pop dots.


Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.
Be sure to leave a comment on each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away this fantastic stamp set AND die set to one lucky commenter!  
The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Wednesday, March 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage on Thursday, March 14th.
Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!
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Sunday, March 10

Sweet 'n Sassy March Blog Hop Day 2: Vintage Seed Package

Welcome to Day #2 of your March Release Features!  

Today's featured set is...
Vintage Seed Packet
This lovely set is full of fabulous elements which will create some gorgeous cards and more!
  • Set includes 3 images and 7 sentiments 
  • Set measures approximately 4"x6"
  • Circle frame image measures approximately 3" x 3 1/4"
  • Designed by Dina Kowal
  • Set is priced at $15

This is the card I created using this set. I did a lot of heat embossing :)

Directions:
  • Make card base from Light Brown CS. A2 size.
  • Cut a panel from Kraft CS (3.75" x 5"), stamp flower and label around in Versamark Ink, then add Bridal Embossing Powder, and set to heat. Mat this piece with a slightly bigger piece of Ivory CS., add stitches.
  • Add ribbon and adhere piece to card with foam tape.
  • Stamp label and sentiment on Ivory CS. Cut out edges of label with scissors.
  • Die-cut sentiment with Circle Nestabilities, add it to card with foam tape.



Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away this lovely stamp set to one lucky commenter!  The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Wednesday, March 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage on Thursday, March 14th.

Thanks so much for joining us! 
Enjoy the hop!
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Saturday, March 9

Sweet 'n Sassy March Blog Hop Day 1: Special Blend

Welcome to Day #1 of your March Release Features!  

We are SO excited to announce our NEWEST stamp illustrator/designer, Diane Zechman!  WOOHOO!!! So...today's featured set features Diane's precious images..

Special Blend
This fantastic set is for all you coffee and tea lovers out there! 
  • Set includes 5 images and 17 sentiments 
  • Set measures approximately 6"x8"
  • Stacked cups image measures approximately 1 1/2" x 2 1/2"
  • Illustrated by Diane Zechman
  • Set is priced at $26
Here are the projects I made with this fantastic set!!

Thanks a latte: This is a very CAS card, but I like it, sometimes less is more :)

Directions:
  • Make card base from White cardstock.
  • Stamp sentiment in Espresso Truffle Ink.
  • Die cut Oval Plaque Label from White and Dark Red cardstock.
  • Stamp image on White Plaque Label in Memento Tuxedo Black, color image with Markers.
  • Cut Dark Red Plaque Label in half and adhere it to back of White Label with foam tape, add extra foam tape and adhere it to card.
  • Tie on Pink Ribbon and make a bow.
  • Add Star Dust Stickles to roses.

Card Recipe:
  • Cardstock: White Neenah Solar (CutCardstock), Dark red.
  • Ink: Memento Espresso Truffle, Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Spectrum Noir Markers.
  • Embellishments: Pink Ribbon (May Arts), Star Dust Stickles (Ranger)
  • Accessories: Decorative Plaque Dies (SNSS), Foam tape.
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Tea Tag: Super easy and great for a gift!!

Directions:
  • Die-cut a Decorative Plaque Label from White cardstock.
  • Stamp image in Memento Tuxedo Black, color image with Markers.
  • Punch a little hole and thread it with twine, add it to package with tea bags.
Recipe:
  • Cardstock: White Neenah Solar (CutCardstock).
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Spectrum Noir Markers.
  • Embellishments: Twine
  • Accessories: Decorative Plaque Dies (SNSS), Cup, Tea bags.


Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away this adorable stamp set to one lucky commenter!  
The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Wednesday, March 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage on Thursday, March 14th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!
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Friday, March 8

Sweet 'n Sassy March Release!!

Hello my friends!! Just a sweet note to let you know the March Release from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps is here!!!
 You can see all the individual sets HERE or maybe get the bundle ;)


Tomorrow, we will start our blog hops series with lots of inspiration for you!!
Hope you can come back tomorrow!!
Have a great day!!
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Wednesday, March 6

Hello, wanna chat?!

Hello my friends! Hope you are having a great Wednesday, in this part of the world is rainy!! It's been raining for hours, and looks like it's not going to stop anytime soon.
Anyway, today I have a super cute card for you, have you seen the super duper challenges over at the Moxie Fab World Blog? Seriously, I need to find more time to play them all!

This card is for Card Creations Week: The Speech Bubble. This card is in Spanish and it says: "Hello" "Wanna chat" :) (Stamps and dies by Latina Crafter) I don't know you, but I chat a lot! LOL on Facebook and Skype :)


Directions:
  • Make card base from White Cardstock.
  • Stamp scallop borders
  • Mat Pink Carsstcok and Patterned Paper and add stitches. Add panel to card. Stamp arrows.
  • Die-cut bubbles, stamp border and sayings. Adhere them to card with foam tape.
  • Treat buttons with twine and adhere them to card.
  • Add little dots of White Opal and Red Ruby Liquid pearls.


Card Recipe:
Hope you like it!!
Have a great day!
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Tuesday, March 5

Life is Good

Hello my friends!! Let me show you a very Clean and Simple card using Heartfelt Creations Stamps!! No stitches, no ribbon, oh my!! but I like it very much and I hope you do too.

Directions:
  • Make card base from White cardstock (A2 size)
  • Cut a panel from Red Carsdtock, add a panel from Countryside Evening Paper, add panel to card base.
  • Stamp image onto Watercolor paper, color it with Inktense Pencils, die cut and emboss piece with Oval Nestabilities. Add piece to card base.
  • Cut sentiment from Countryside Evening Paper, mat it with a piece of red cardstock and add it to card with pop dots.
  • Add White Liquid Pearls to all flower centers and Star Dust Stickles to all leaves.
  • Add pearls.


Heartfelt Creations Products and Products Carried by HC:
  • HCPC 3516 Antique Essentials PreCut Set
  • HCDP1 229 Countryside Evening Paper Collection
  • Classic Oval Nestabilities.
  • Grand Calibur

Other Products:
  • Cardstock: White Neenah (CutCarsdtock), Red (GKD), Watercolor Paper (LSS)
  • Ink: Archival Black (Ranger), Inktense Pencils (Derwent)
  • Accessories: Pearls, White Liquid Pearls, Star Dust Stickles, Pop dots.

All the products in blue can be found at the Heartfelt Creations Store

Hope you like it!!

Now, if you are a fan of Heartfelt Creations and would love to be part of this wonderful family, it's a Design Team Call going on right now!
Good luck if you are an applicant.

Have a fantastic day!!
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Monday, March 4

Dreaming...

... about you !! Hello my friends! I have another card using this cute set from Latina Crafter named "En una nube". I used the March Sketch for my inspiration. You can play along with Latina Crafter, you don't need to use Latina Crafter stamps, or even speak Spanish :)


Directions:
  • Make card base from White cardstock.
  • Fold white doily in half and adhere it to card front.
  • Cut a couple of pieces of patterned Paper and adhere them to card.
  • Die-cut Label Uno from White Cardstock. Stamp cloud in Memento Bahama Blue Ink. Color image with Spectrum Noir Markers. (TB1, TB2, IB1CR8, CR10)
  • Add label to card with foam tape.
  • Stamp bottom part (point arrow) in Memento Summer Sky and sentiment in Memento Bahama Blue.



Card Recipe:
  • Cardstock: Neenah Solar White (CutCardstock)
  • Paper: My Mind's Eye
  • Stamps: En una  Nube, Nosotros (Latina Crafter)
  • Ink: Memento Summer Sky, Memento Bahama Blue (Tsukineko)
  • Embellishments: Red and Aqua Rhinestones, White doily.
  • Accessories: Dimensionals (Stampin' Up)

I am entering this card to:
Hope you like it!
Have a great day!!
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Saturday, March 2

Alleluia!!

Hello my friends! Hope you are having a great Saturday!! I am in the crafty mood and I have a lot of things I want to share with your right now, but I can't, yes I am a teaser.
Today I want to share a card I made for Latina Crafter using an Easter set. If you know people that speak Spanish or if you speak Spanish, I think this set is perfect! Our Lord is Risen!!

Directions:
  • Make card base from White Cardstock. A2 size.
  • Mat Warm Cocoa CS and Patterned Paper, add zig zag stitches.
  • Die-cut a Label from White Cardstock, cut it in half and stamp saying in Black Archival Ink. Add it to a smaller piece of Warm Cocoa CS and add stitches.
  • Die-cut crossed from Patterned Paper and adhere it to card with Dimensional.
  • Add swirl rhinestones.


Card Recipe:

I am entering this card to:
Hope you like it!
Have a great day!!
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