Exploring the Postage Collage Collection: To Cut or Not to Cut?

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Exploring the Postage Collage Collection: To Cut or Not to Cut?

The new Beach Day Collection release adds to the growing Postage Collage Collection of stencils and dies. One wonderful thing about this new round of stencils is that one layer is designed for creating color in the background. My original intent was to take the new Great Outdoors Postage Collage Stamps and Layering Stencils Bundle and, once ink blended, separate the sections to create a layout with some of the sections on an A2 card. However, once I completed ink blending the stencil on the Postage Collage Die, I liked the look too much to cut it down.

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Big Word Love Die: 2 for 1 with Positive and Negative Die Cuts

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Big Word Love Die: 2 for 1 with Positive and Negative Die Cuts

The Big Word Love Die from the recent LDRS November Collection is perfect for creating with both the positive and the negative elements. And because I wanted my cards to have a spring vibe I combined the Love sentiment with the Flower Doodles Collection. Also the large ‘O’ opening in the negative portion of the Love sentiment was just calling out for a flower in the centre of it.

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Jane’s Doodle Winter Blog Hop

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Jane’s Doodle Winter Blog Hop

Hey there, very excited to join Jane’s Doodle for her Winter Release Blog Hop. To celebrate the arrival of the Holiday/Winter 2022 new release Jane is giving away a free stamp set to one winner. Details about the giveaway can be found at end of the post along with a list of the amazing designers included in the hop. This weekend (Nov4-6th, 2022) ) Jane’s Doodle is also offering free shipping on all purchases, no code needed. There are 3 great stamp sets, Merry Mice, Happy Christmas, From Us and 1 new stencil; Drops that are being release. Just in time for making Holiday Cards.

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Your Next Stamp June Release Showcase

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Your Next Stamp June Release Showcase

There is a super fun new release from Your Next Stamp that arrived in the online store earlier this week. Hopefully you have had a chance to check out all the new stencils, stamps and dies and also the sale. There is still a little bit more time to take advantage of the discount that Your Next Stamp is offering until, Friday June17th, 2022. Details on the offer are at the end of the blog.

Today I am having fun with lots of bubbles.

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YNS June New Release Preview

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YNS June New Release Preview

Have you heard the news Your Next Stamp has a new release arriving in store tomorrow on Monday June 13th, 11am EST. However, today I get to show you a sneak peak and preview the Gum Drop flowers with Grass Edge Stencil and Bold Thank You Die. Something about a floral stencil that screams rainbow and glitter gel.

Don’t forget to check back tomorrow to see the full release, what the entire design team has been creating and also a discount code. Join us again on Tuesday for an instagram blog hop and a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the Your Next Stamp online store.

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Your Next Stamp Christmas Release SpotLight: Dino-mite Holiday

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Your Next Stamp Christmas Release SpotLight: Dino-mite Holiday

Here we are at day 2 of Your Next Stamp’s Christmas Release. This release Your Next Stamp is changing it up and showcasing the new products which are already available in the online store. There is also 2 chances to win a $25 egift card to Your Next Stamp online store. Details can be found at the end of the blog.

In addition to making lots of cards for the holidays, I also enjoy making gift tags. I thought it would be fun to try and take the trendy edge to edge shaker, also called infinity shaker and shrink it down to gift tag size.

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