Happy Saturday, Crafty Friends!

Today is the release of Spellbinders Stitched Alphabet dies and Stitched Alphabet Descriptors Sentiment stamp. If you are new to stitching on paper, like me, this video is excellent (HERE). I created a bold sentiment with the new dies and then used the Stitched Alphabet Descriptors to tie it together. 

To create my card, I first cut a piece of white cardstock down to a mini slimline 3x6 inch panel. I then inked the panel using a mix of rainbow ink colors that coordinated with my color palette. I was a little nervous stitching on paper; however, it was easy to do and wonderfully relaxing after watching the Spellbinder's tutorial. To make sure that the stitching would not rip the paper, I die-cut each letter twice and glued the diecut pieces together. This provided extra support, especially when working the letter "m" where the diecut was susceptible to creasing along the connector points. After stitching on the cardstock, I arranged the letters to spell out the word Smile and added the heat embossed sentiment "You have that x-factor" onto black cardstock for a finishing touch. 

Thank you for stopping by and spending a bit of time with me. I hope you have a chance to visit the new May Release from Spellbinders (HERE) and create a little paper magic of your own!

Create Beauty Every Day!

Keia 

Hello, sweet friends!

Happy Monday. Today, I am sharing another post featuring stamps and dies from the new Ex Libris collection from Catherine Pooler. This card is designed using the new Apothecary inks and Filigree Background stamp.

This card came together quickly and makes for an easy card to make and send to a beloved friend or family member. To create this card, I first inked an A2-sized card front with the new Apothecary colors, Ginger, Apricot, Terracotta, and Wintergreen. Once dry, I heat embossed the panel with white embossing powder and the Filigree Background stamp. I completed the card with the "You are in my thoughts" sentiment and the single bird from the Lovebirds collection. 

Thank you for spending time with me on this fine day. I hope you have a chance to step into your creative space and create something beautiful.

Happy Crafting,

Keia

 Hello, Crafty Friends!

The new Catherine Pooler Ex Libris release is now LIVE! I hope you had a chance to see the amazing sneak peeks over the last several days, and yes, the newly released inks are FABULOUS. Today, I am sharing a card featuring the Lovebirds stamp/die and Cross Your Xs Coverplate. 

The Lovebirds collection is too cute and are so fun to color. To create the first card, I start by using Twilight ink to design my birdcage pattern background on a piece of A2 white cardstock. I then take a piece of medium gray cardstock and use a square nesting die to create a geometric design in the top layering panel. Before adhering the gray panel, I heat embossed the "Sending Congratulations" sentiment and added the lovebirds as the finishing touch. 

My second card pairs together the Lovebird set with the Cross Your Xs Coverplate. I decided to keep this card very simple. After coloring the single Lovebird, I diecut the coverplate from white cardstock and adhered this to an A2 card base using foam adhesive. The simple "You are in my thoughts today" sentiment is heat embossed onto vellum cardstock and the lovebird adhered with foam tape. 

Thank you for spending time with me. I hope these two cards have inspired you to take a look at the new Ex Libris collection from Catherine Pooler and create your own beautiful designs. For more information on products and inspiration, visit Catherine Pooler online (HERE). 

As always...

Create beauty every day.

Keia