Enjoy The little Things In Life with Honey Bee Stamps and Stencils.

Hello Crafty Friends its Jo here, 

popping on over from jo-annescreations@blogspot.com.

Well there's less than week to go, so I thought my card this week would, sum up what its all about.

Enjoying the little things, Family, Friends, Heath, being together. These are far more important than what we give or receive. 

To be blessed enough to be surrounded by love ones.

I always think how we are all not, as fortunate and if someone in our neighbour hood is spending alone.

 I like to pop on over with a card and a box of chocolates and just wish them a Merry Christmas.

So today's card and the last one from me this year. Is  made using the Honey Bee's, stamps and stencils.

This quick and easy card, can be frame and used as wall art.

Products

Honey Bee's Geometric Background https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/honey-bee-stamps/products/geometric-background-stincil

Honey Bee's Enjoy Stamps https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/enjoy-stamp-set

Spun Sugar Oxide Pad

Coral bliss Altenew Ink Pad

Versa Mark Ink Pad

Wow Copper Pearl embossing powder

Doodlebug shaped sprinkles in tiny hearts

Nuvo drops in Bubblegum blush, Rose water, Copper penny and random gems.

Method

Using the Spun sugar, blend though the stencil.

Then using a stamping tool to stamp, the large enjoy word. 

Using versa mark, and emboss in embossing powder.

Using your Misti corners or a ruler, line up your words.

Stamp them in Coral Bliss and add Gems, Stickers, and Nuvo drops.

Thank you for popping over to the blog.

I like to wish you all, Customers,Teammates ,and of course the Boss Katrina, Hubby and Beautiful Little Man, 

A Very Merry Christmas, and a Happy and Healthy New year.

Altenew Sunburst Stencil and My Favourite Things Beautiful Blessings Collaboration....

Well Hello There Crafty Friends,

Things in the craft room are rather glittery at the moment.

 With just over 13 days to go until the big day.

I am a true lover of Christmas, and to me its more about the birth of Christ. So for my very last Christmas cards this year.

 I wanted to have some cards that celebrated that fact.

When MFT released their Beautiful Blessings Stamp set, I was over the moon. It has a beautiful font and so many lovely sentiments, not only for Christmas. In fact only one sentiments was relevant to Christmas. the rest are more support themed. 

So enough of my reasons for why I am loving this set, this is what I managed to create. 

Products

,Beautiful Blessings Stamp Set https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/beautiful-blessings

Cross die-namics https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/search?q=cross+die

Altenew Sunburst Stencil https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/sunburst-stencil

Copper, Nuvo drops, Peel offs, Mirror card and Embossing powder.

Distress oxide in Hickory Smoke

Neenah card stock 80lb  

6 x 6 card blank.

Method

Place the stencil on to the 6x6 card blank. Then blend over the stencil, with Distress Oxide.

Stamp sentiment randomly, in a medium grey ink.

Die cut out the heart die, in the copper mirror card stock.

I finished off the card with a few Nuvo drops, some copper peel off strips and sequins.

I then went on to make two other cards, changing the verse on one. Both using the same products.

I loved using copper wow embossing powder, on my sentiment. I become a huge rose gold/ copper fan this Christmas.

Thank you for popping over to the blog.

I'll be back next week with something different. 

Happy Stamping

Jo

Adding Dimension To Your Cards using Liquid Applique, featuring Warm and Feather Hugs by MFT.

Well Hello There,

 its that time of the week again. When I get to jump on the Bumbleberry blog.

 What have I been up to in the craft room this week.

Well after the cute, Sweet Holiday Penguins.

 I had to show case the even more cute owls,

 in Warm and Feathered Hugs. By MFT

 https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/new-releases/products/sy-warm-feathered-hugs

I wanted to create a texture to my snow, as one of the images is on a sleight. Then I remember that we used to use Liquid Applique or Fluffy Puffy Stuff as it is now renamed.You apply it to your card and activate it using your heat gun. As you heat it puffs. Leaving a very snow like affect.

I came up with two card as I got carried away in stamping and colouring.

Products 

Stamps Warm and Feather hugs by MFT (linked above) 

Memento Summer Sky ink and Tuxedo Black,(bumbleberrys)

Altenew Caribbean Sky Ink Cube (bumbleberrys)

Lawn Fawn Doe Ink Cube (bumbleberrys)

(any inks would work)

alcohol markers and pencils

Drift and Hills stencil by MFT (bumbleberrys)

Liquid Applique (on Line)

Neenah 80 lb card Stock (bumbleberrys)

6 inch Squared card blank

First I Stamped and Coloured my images.

 Then I prepared my card blank by creating snow hills.

I then used the Altenew ink, to add the snow flake images and Sentiment.

I then add the tree's with Lawn Fawn Doe ink cube.

I added my images that had been die cut.

Then I added the Liquid Applique to build up the snow, then heat it to get it to puff up.

The Heat activates the product. As I mentioned at the top of this post. Great fun little addition to your crafty stash at this time of year.

Thank you for popping over 

Happy Crafting

Jo

xxx

Quick card using MFT Little Angels.......

Well Hello There,

What a wet and windy day it is. Nothing like a little crafting to cheer you up. Following on with the Christmas theme.

I used My Favourite Things Little Angels Stamp set, which I have realised will be great for the whole year. Its sentiments are not only holiday focused.

 Also I noticed these images are great to colour, as they are larger than some.

So with out further delay, I came up with this little quick card.

Products

MFT Little angels Stamp set https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/little-angels

MFT Cloud Die-namics https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/die-namics-cloud-shaker-wndow-frame

Avery Elle Simple Sentiments dies. https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/avery-elle/products/die-simple-sentiments-elle-ments

Candy land Paper pack from MFT

Alcohol markers

Nuvo drops in Bottle Green, Gloss White, Pioneer green.

Wow detailed white embossing powder,

Wink of Stella & a white jelly roll pen

6x6 card blank

Step One

Stamp out your images in alcohol  friendly ink, on to alcohol  friendly card stock (Neehan).

Before I start colouring I use post it notes, to place over my other images. This prevents smearing.

After colouring my images I add detail with a white jelly pen.

 I Cut my pattern paper at 5,5 so to leave a white border on my card.

Next i die cut my images ad my cloud. i arrange on to my card and add Nuvo Drops.

Lastly I stamp on to green card stock , and emboss in the wow white detail powder.

cut it out with the simple sentiment die. and add it to my finished card.

Thank you for popping over today,

Happy Stamping

Jo

xxx

Candy Land Papers from MFT and Sweet Holiday Penguins Stamps, come together to Create a Cute Christmas Card

Well Hello Crafty Friends,

Hope your all keeping warm.

 Carrying on with my Christmas theme this week. I created a card using the adorable fluffy Penguins from the Sweet Holiday Penguins Set by my favourite Things .https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/sy-sweet-holiday-penguins

This was a must have stamp set for me,as the four adorable fluffy penguins accompanied by a little baby penguin, was just to perfect not to play with.

So I got to work with a quick but playful design.

Products 

Sweet Holiday Penguins https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/sy-sweet-holiday-penguins

Merry Christmas Greeting from MFT https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/merry-christmas-greeting?variant=212480557066

MFT Candy Land 6 x 6 Papers 

Doodlebug Mini Hearts 

Black Card Stock

Versa Fine Onyx black Ink and Memento Ink

Neenah Card Stock.

Alcohol Markers.

Clear Embossing Powder

White Gelly Roll Pen

Method

Stamp the main greeting, with versa fine ink and emboss in clear embossing powder.

 Into the middle of a 5 x 5 piece of Neehan card. Then place your penguins around the greeting, making sure you are happy with the design. Stamp them in memento ink.

I added the baby penguin and parcel with an acrylic block after.

I used my Alcohol markers and white pen to colour my images.

Then I mat and layered it on, to black card then a sheet of candy stripped paper. 

I finished my design with tiny doodlebug red hearts.

As you can see a very quick design but I think this is my Favourite to date.

Happy Stamping

Jo

xxx

Happy Llamadays with MFT Stamps, to create a Christmas Bauble card using Altnew watercolour palette.....

Hi there, Crafty Friends,

I've been playing with my Altnew water colour paints and decided to create a bauble card.

Products

Happy Llamadays MFT stamps https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/happy-llamadays

Altnew Water Colour Palette https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/collections/pens-and-markers/products/watercolor-36-pan-set

Candyland Paper Pad from MFT.

Circle die or similar to create bauble. 

Black Card Stock.

White embossing powder.

Nuvo Glitter drops in Blizzard

Method

Firstly draw round a circle die, add a bauble shape to the top.

Mask around the circle and stamp images.

I added a sentiment but later cover it up.

Choose your paper back ground.

When it comes to picking your colour's for your images, I used ones similar to ones in the backing paper. 

 I water coloured the image, I notice these Altnew Water colour, are lovely and creamy. You only need a bit on you brush.

When dry, add to your backing paper which has been mounted on to a 6" x 6"

with sticky pads.

I punched a hole into the top, and add a piece of white ribbon.

Add sentiment that has been embossed in white onto black card stock.

 After I finished.

 I decided to create a snow hill by die cutting circle. Then cutting in to it.

I then added the Nuvo drops all over to add the sparkle.

Thank you for popping over,

Happy Stamping

Jo

xxx 

Deck The Howls MFT stamps combined with Flip Slider Die from Mama Elephant.

Well Hello There Crafty Friends,

Carrying on, with my Christmas inspiration. I am still enjoying the latest release from My Favourite Things.

I decided to incorporate, this with the Mama Elephant Flip Die. 

This is what I came up with.

Products Used

Card Blank C6 6"x 4"

Deck The Howls MFT Stamp Set. 

 https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/deck-the-howls

Mama Elephant Flip Slider Die.

  https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/flip-slider-creative-cuts?variant=12916836794450

Chilli Pepper and Cilantro card Stock from Lawn Fawn.

MFT Extreme Black ink pad.

Prisma Color Pencils

Nuvo Drops in English Mustard, Red berry, Apple Green.

Red Fine liner pen.

Method

Take the card blank, and stamp the bone image all over to create a back ground. I used a lighter ink colour in grey. Colour the bones in your chosen colour.

Stamp out your dog images on a separate sheet of Neenah card stock or similar.

Colour them and die cut or fussy cut out.

Make up the flip slider, in your chosen card stock. I used Red and Green from Lawn Fawn.

I only inserted two flips to allow more room for my images.

Add images, and sentiment.

Finishing touches are with the Nuvo drops and red pen on to the bones.

I hope you enjoyed this little card today. I think it would be great for dog walking friends, vets or like minded doggy people.

Happy Stamping 

Jo

My Favourite Things Secret Santa Stamps and Candy Land Paper Pack.

Good Morning what a chilly start it is this morning.but tomorrow will be the first of November and the trees are still green with a slight hint of orange.

So really its mild for this time of year.

This weeks blog from me is carrying on the Christmas card theme.

I have used the Secret Santa stamps from MFT 

https://www.bumbleberrys.co.uk/products/bb-secret-santa 

and the candy land paper pack also from MFT.

firstly I stamped out the girl and boy as they were going to be in the front of my picture.

I then stamped them on to masking paper.

and cut out the masks.

I then masked of the girl and began to add the tree and presents.

I then masked of the presents and built up more presents around her.

I then masked the boy and did the same.

This was then cut out and I chose a background paper from the candy land paper pack and some pink card stock from Bazzil. 

I added foam tape to the back of the scene.

I then attached the paper as it was the wallpaper behind.

This was trimmed to 5 and a half inches squared. 

and mounted on to  a 6" x 6" card blank.

I added a strip of Altenew washing tape in gold between the paper and card to give the look of a skirting board.

I chose colours that matched the backing paper. I coloured my images.

Using Extra thick double sided foam I made the two out side edges higher to give a 3D effect.

I stamped on to black card my sentiment and embossed in white detail embossing powder.

Cut this out and slipped it into the spaces between my image. i made a little slit by the brown parcel to hold one side of the sentiment.

I then made a clock out of a punch and black card stock and added Nuvo drops to finish.

 

This cute image is perfect for a Christmas card for young ones. it reminds me of my Grandchildren.

thanks for popping on over to the blog.

Next week I will playing with more from the latest MFT release.

Happy Stamping 

Jo

xxx