Two Foiled Backgrounds From One Foil Sheet!

Welcome back!  Lisa here and I've got some Deco Foil fun today using the new Bubbly Stencil and Rainbow Deco Foil!

I started by applying some Deco Foil Transfer Gel through the bubbly Stencil onto a white cardstock panel.  Once it was dry, I laid a sheet of rainbow foil over the top and ran it through my Minc.  I love that when you use foil on a background like this you are left with a cool negative space.  I always save them because all you need is some Toner Sheets and you can lay the negative space sheet over it and run it through the Minc and it's a whole different look!

Here are my two panes I was left with.  I layered the original onto a white base and the negative panel onto a black base.

I cut the circles from the Pinked Slimline Dies from white glitter paper and layered them over the front of the lighter base to serve as the background for my sentiment.  I cut that using the Celebrate word die from the Hooray Fri-Dies once from foil cardstock and twice more from white cardstock and stacked them together and added them over the glitter circles.  Finally I added a sentiment from the Sassy Celebration Stamp Set on a strip at the bottom of the card.

I used the same basic layout for my black base but using black glossy cardstock for the circles and that cute sentiment from Whole Shebang.  A few sequins finished them up.

Thanks so much for stopping!  Hope you enjoyed it and you'll come again soon.  Should you see anything you need to have in the shop I have this for you:

Come again soon for more CAS-ual Fridays inspiration!

Advice for New Card Makers (and Smaller Budgets!)

Often, when I share cards online or at craft shows, I'm often asked "How would I start?" It's all too easy to be overwhelmed by a new hobby and I know so many folks who believed that they needed to BUY ALL THE THINGS in order to make nice cards! It's such a shame, as this isn't the case at all and a stash of card, inks and, of course, stamps can be built up over time.

Stamps: Celebrate Stamp Set 

I normally recommend a small kit to start - excellent cardstock, a favourite black ink and one or two versatile sets that can be used fairly often - and I always recommend buying quality stamps and dies from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps! The high quality clear photopolymer stamps ensure a clean, crisp image or sentiment (and they don't deteriorate, like some cheaper versions!) These basics can be used to make a start; learn new techniques and become more confident.

For today's card, I used the Celebrate Set from the Short & Sweet Collection. All of the sets in this collection are smaller in size (around 3x4) and can be used over and over - and, even better, each set costs only $7.99. Each of the sets become more versatile by combining them with the co-ordinating die sets; varying the inks used; or trying new techniques.

Here I've used black ink to stamp one of the main sentiments in the centre of a card blank, then I've added a little interest with some of the smaller stamps. Some washi across the bottom and a few small sparkly stick ons add the final touches - and make an easy card look a little more sophisticated!

ATC Vellum Shaker Card Tutorial

Hello lovelies! It's Clair here today with a video tutorial for these ATC (Artist Trading Card) sized shakers! I've used a wide selection of CAS-ual Fridays stamps and dies to make this little set and, whilst I do mention them in the video, I've also listed them all below, in case you need to check.

I love the shimmer and shine on these little cards - and think that they are really versatile. Use as a card, tag or add to a pocket letter! Or, use similar methods to add a little bit of extra shine to cards or layouts! Enjoy the tutorial! I'll see you next month! x

Celebrate Stamp Set, Fun-fetti Fri-Die. 

Be A Unicorn Stamp Set, Unicorn Fri-Die.

Heart Board Fri-Die, Bushy Tailed Stamp Set, Fox Banner Fri-Die.

Celebrate!

Happy Hump Day, crafty friends!   Kimberly here today with a quick CAS card perfect for a birthday or any happy occasion!

I've used the new Celebrate stamp set and Jumping Jacks Fri-Dies to create my fun card.   I started by stamping the sentiment right in the center of a piece of 4 x 5.25 white cardstock.   Next, I used the Jumping Jacks Fri-dies to die cut those fun shapes all around the sentiment.   I adhered this panel with foam tape to a piece of patterned paper.   I really like the look of depth you get from using the foam tape here!  I die cut a few additional shapes directly from some of the extra patterned paper and adhered those with foam tape on top of the white cardstock.   It's like an explosion of happy confetti!  

I hope you're having a great week!   See you again on the CFS blog soon!

~Kimberly

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Release the Stamps! Day 1

It's time for a brand new release of Stamps and Fri-Dies!!!

For the next 4 days, we'll introduce you to a new stamp set and coordinating Fri-Die!

It will be exciting for sure but the best part is...

You DON'T have to WAIT until the end of the Week to GET THEM! 

They are ALL in the SHOP NOW!

Can I get a Woot Woot??

Today we are introducing a new 3x4 stamp set, and a really fun Fri-Die that will coordinate but is also fun all by itself!

Say hello to Celebrate and Jumping Jacks Fri-Dies!

I'm going to show you some fun projects using these new goodies and THEN, I'm going to let you in on a little secret :)

From Jeanne:

From Nora: 

From Vicki:

From Kimberly: 

 

From Shona: 

From Lisa: 

Aren't these fun for quick and easy cards?! 

So here's the little secret I mentioned earlier...

Spend $40 before May 19th, and you'll get the new Celebrate stamp set for FREE!

No code needed, I'll automatically pop it in your order.

We are still donating 15% of our website sales to Layton's Legacy so it's a win win for everyone!

Join us again tomorrow when we show you fabulous creations using the next set making its debut!