BEAUTIFUL CAS Birthday Card!!

HELLO CRAFTY FRIENDS!! 

Larissa here today sharing a BEAUTIFUL CAS Birthday Card!! I LOVE being able to combine Stenciling with WoW Embossing Powder for a POP of Texture and Shine!! Today I'm using the NEW Flowerburst Stencil and the Happy Birthday Stamp Set!! 

I Started by Spraying the back side of my Stencil with Pixie Spray!! Then I placed it over the Card Panel and pressed it firmly into place!! I inked with Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink and removed the Stencil!! 

Then I Stamped and Embossed the Happy Birthday Sentiment with WoW Embossing Ink and Embossed with Navy WoW Embossing Powder onto a Circle Die Cut!! I Inked with Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink and then adhered it the Card Panel with Foam Tape!! 

I adhered some Fairy Rock Rhinestones for some Sparkle and my Card is ready to Mail!! 

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THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today!! I hope you have a FABULOUS WEEK!!  

Larissa Heskett 💗

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No Longer by Your Side............

HELLO CRAFTY FRIENDS!! 

Larissa here today to share a CAS Pet Sympathy Card!! It's so TOUGH to make any type of Sympathy Card, but I don't mind making them when you have an AMAZING Set that makes the Job easier!! The NEW Rainbow Bridge Stamp Set is just that set and PERFECT for the Job of creating Pet Sympathy Cards!! 

Here's the CAS Card that I've created for today!! 

I wanted to create a FUN Double Rainbow Design or an Affinity Symbol Deisgn!! With the help of the Misti Stamping tool it really makes the lining up of the Image easy, plus you KNOW you'll get an EXACT Mirror Image!! I Stamped with Versa Fine Black Onyx Ink and Embossed with Clear Gloss Embossing Powder!! I feel like CAS Designs are sometimes HARD, but with the addition of the Embossing Powder in real life the Images and Design REALLY POP when you Emboss them!! 

For the Sentiment I Stamped and Embossed onto some Black Cardstock using Versa Mark Ink and WoW Embossing Powder in Bright White!! I LOVE how CRISP it reads and the BRIGHT White Embossing Powder really stands out against the Black Cardstock!! I adhered the Sentiment Strip with some Gina K Designs Black Foam Tape and then added a small Red Clay Heart and a 3mm Sparkling Clear Sequin to finish off the Design!! I REALLY LOVE how it turned out and think for a CAS Pet Sympathy Card its just PERFECT!! 

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       THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today and I hope you have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! 

LARISSA  💖

You Are Capable of More Than You Know

How's everyone doing?  Maria here on the blog with you today and I am back to give you more inspiration using products from the last release.  

Lately, I have been making more clean and simple cards that can be easily mass-produced to send to friends.  For my project today, I am showcasing the Terrific Flowers stamp set, along with the Blossom Bubble stencil.

To make the card, I started by using my anti-static powder tool and dabbed this on some Neenah solar white card stock.  I used my Misti stamping tool to stamp the flower images with some versamark ink.  I then sprinkled some white embossing powder and used my heating tool to heat-set the image.

I used pixie spray on the Blossom Bubble stencil and placed it against the stamped image.  The spray will make the stencil a bit tacky so that it doesn't shift while you're coloring the image.  This is a must-have tool for anyone who loves to use stencils.

To color the images, I used my mini sponge dauber and some hybrid inks and started pouncing lightly until the colors are well-blended, putting more pressure to the bottom of each flower for added dimension.  Easy peasy!

I stamped the sentiment from one of my favorite stamp sets from Cas-ual Fridays called "Be" (retired), using some light gray dye ink.  To add texture, I used the same gray dye ink and watercolor brush to add some splatters to the card.  I finished my design by adding some iridescent jewels to the card, giving it more dimension.  Here's another look:

I hope I have given you some inspiration today to create some clean and simple cards, using stamps and stencils from the shop.  Please don't forget to use my coupon code below to get 15% off your order.   Thanks for stopping by and happy stamping!

My Heart Beats For You

Hello Cas-ual Fridays fans!  Maria on the blog again with a super CAS Valentine's Day card, showcasing the Love Notes stamp set and the Heart Note Fri-Die.  

Valentine's Day is fast approaching and I want to get my cards done (and mailed) a few days before the occasion (here's hoping it reaches the recipient before the actual day!).   

The card I made is super simple.  I cut an A2 size Neenah solar white card stock and used my embossing Sizzix 3D embossing folder to dry emboss the card.

I die-cut the Heart Note Fri-Die in different shades of pink and red (should I call this color fifty shades of pink?  haha!).  I adhered and layered the heart notes together using liquid glue.   I foam-mounted this piece on my embossed background.  

I added some glossy accents to the red heart for more texture and dimension.  Since you can't see the gloss on the main photo, here's a little close-up:

I stamped the sentiment on some black strip.  I sprinkled some embossing powder and heat-set using my Wagner heating tool.  I adhered the sentiment on the card with some liquid adhesive.  Here's the card:

Simple yet elegant!  Here's another look:

I hope you like my card today.   Please visit my blog, Maria Russell Designs for more details about this card.   Don't forget to use my coupon code below for an additional 15% off your order.

Have an amazing day and happy stamping!

Easy Cards You Can Mass Produce with Maria

Hello everyone.  Maria here on the blog with you with some easy cards to make that you can mass-produce, showcasing some of the older stamp and dies from Cas-ual Fridays stamp!  

My first card is clean and simple but creates a huge impact in my opinion.  It pretty much says it all!  This card is going to my friend because she is really "AMAZING".

I stamped the image on Neenah solar white card stock and colored the flower with my Spectrum Noir Classique Markers in PP4, PP5 and PP6.  Adhered this piece on some A2 size card base.  Simple yet classy!  Here's the card:

I love that the sentiment can be used as the stem for the flower.  There are so many possibilities using this Mon Ami stamp set.  Here's a closer look:

My second card is for a Jewish holiday.  I am showcasing the Happy Hanukkah Fri-Dies and Stars A2 Panel Fri-Die.

I die-cut all of the pieces that I needed for my card with some gorgeous card stock that I have from my stash.  Adhered them on an A2 size-white side-fold card base and voila!  You're done!

You can easily mass-produce both cards that I have for you today.  Here's a closer look at this beautiful die:

Here are the items that I showcased today:

I hope you like my cards today.  Please don't forget to check out the sales at the shop.  You can use my coupon code below for an additional 15% off.  Have a nice day and happy stamping!