Kindred Stamps Raven Mad Nevermore card

Good morning and welcome to October!  I have high hopes of posting lots of spooky witchy cards this month.  I will begin with this Poe card.  I stamped and colored my man then placed him on lots of layers of blacks, whites and silvers.

Here is a side view.

Ingredients:

Kindred Stamps Raven Mad stamps

Alcohol markers

Kindred Stamps Sentiment strip die

Frantic Stamper Stitched Corner-cut Tags die

Oval die set of 5 alternating dotted and stitched die

Nevermore rubber stamp

Green Pepper Press Crow About bird stamp

7 Gypsies 6x6 papers

misc papers and card stock

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/10/oct-2025-challenge-81-anything-goes.html until 10.31x

https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/10/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-october.html until 10.31x

Thanks for stopping by and Happy October!

Alicia

DCWV Let's Rock card for Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

It's 2022, Let's Rock!  I am always in need of a good music card. This week's Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge was perfect.  I have several stacks of this DCWV Glam Rock paper but this sketch was perfect for all my scraps.  I just fussy cut the tag and snipped some strips.

Here's the sketch from  Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge:

I did add the perfect die cut sentiment from Frantic Stamper.

Another view of the "set list" tag.

Ingredients:

DCWV Glam Rock  papers

Frantic Stamper Dance Sing Rock dies

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

https://diesruschallenge.blogspot.com/2022/01/dru-challenge-185.html until 1.29x

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2022/01/challenge-012022-january-anything-goes.html until 1.30x

Don't forget to play along with Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge for the next week.

Thank you for reading today.

Alicia

 

Karen Burniston Tiny Gnomes - Happy Birthday Mom

Hello and welcome to my blog today.  It is the birthday of the most special woman in the world to me...my mother.  I am so very fortunate to have her and since trolls are her thing...

I took out my Karen Burniston Tiny Gnome dies for the first time...oh my the rabbit hole I entered.  I have pieces and parts of gnomes in all the colors!  You will see more of these little guys soon.

A close up of the gnomes.  I usually review Karen's assembly videos as I am creating with a new set for the first time.  Here I used her suggestion of inking the hair dies.  I used Tim Holtz Distress markers for the job.

Ingredients:

Karen Burniston Tiny Gnome dies

Basic Grey Sweet Threads 6x6 papers

Tutti Stitched Nesting Oval die

Frantic Stamper Accessory Words #3:  kissesdie

Kiwi Lane template Sentiments 1A

Tim Holtz Distress markers:  Vintage Photo and Wild Honey

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

https://diesruschallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/dru-challenge-182.html until 12.13x

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/12/card-making-craft-challenge-anything.html until 12.16x

http://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/2021/12/437-plaid.html until 12.18x

http://intaas.blogspot.com/2021/12/ch123-use-dies-or-punches.html until 12.31x

https://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/2021/12/december-challenge-48-important-message.html until 12.31x

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/classic-design-challenge-december-12.html until 12.31x

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/12/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html until 12.31x

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Birthday Mom!

Alicia

Altenew Gradiant Stripes Die for Dies R Us

 Hello, I have several cards I created with the Altenew Gradient Stripes die.  This die really lends itself to using the negative pieces.  Therefore, it works great in creating many cards in one sitting.  I used pattern paper to make the cards even more interesting.

All of the cards use Quick Quotes double sided designer paper, using double sided papers is another great way to stretch the negatives.  This first card uses the inside of a pattern paper.

This card uses the outside filled with a more solid but still patterned paper.  I used a coordinating solid paper to die cut the sentiment.

This card uses the same paper collection with a different paper.

Another view.  I just love how the inlaid pieces fit perfectly.

Store products used:

Altenew Gradient Stripes die

Karen Burniston Word Set

Frantic Stamper dies

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2021/09/morgans-artworld-world-of-digital-images.html until 9.30x

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2021/09/challenge-255-2-or-more-patterned-papers.html until 10.2x

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2021/09/september-2021-challenge-9-patterned.html until 10.2x

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/09/world-wide-open-design-team-challgne-09.html until 10.13x

Don't forget to come join in the fun at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog. There's a new challenge theme offered on the 1st and 15th of each month and one lucky randomly drawn winner will receive a gift voucher prize to the Dies R Us Store. For your convenience, all the important Dies R Us links are provided below.

click below for:

STORE

CHALLENGE BLOG

FACEBOOK

INSPIRATION BLOG

FRIENDS OF DIES R US PINTEREST PAGE

Thank you for stopping by today.

Kindred Stamps Rock On - Happy Birthday Freddie

Today I want to celebrate what would have been the 75th birthday of this legend. I actually made this card for a friend and he loved it.  I am super happy about the renewed interest in Freddie thanks to the movie, Bohemian Rhapsody.  That reminds me of the scene from Wayne's World in the car...lol  I really wish I owned that Kindred Stamps set.  If you are about my age I don't need to say anymore, if not here's a video.

I colored my image to match a photo, next time I will change up the clothing colors.

I threw it together pretty quickly but I like how it turned out.

Ingredients:

Kindred Stamps Rock On stamp set

Close to my Heart Rock On stamp set

DCWV Rockstar paper stack

Stitched Hex dies

Frantic Stamper Stitched Corner Cut tags

misc alcohol markers including Spectrum Noir Pewter

Memento Tuxedo Black ink

silver card stock

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

http://intaas.blogspot.com/2021/08/ch116-birthday.html until 9.12x

https://lostcoastportaltocreativity.blogspot.com/2021/09/challenge-129-movie-mania.html until 9.14

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2021/09/a-perfect-time-to-craft-challenge-for.html until 9.26x

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/09/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper.html until 9.30x

https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2021/09/morgans-artworld-world-of-digital-images.html until 9.30x

Thanks so much for stopping by

Alicia

Alcohol Ink Background with Silver Foiling for Dies R Us

Hello dear readers. This was my very first attempt with Alcohol inks and yupo paper.  I admit the first time I tried alcohol inks I was not at all impressed with the result.  I also didn't own any yupo paper. I put them away for years.  I recently saw some of the lovely backgrounds, watched a video or two and decided my poor result previously was from not using ALL the appropriate supplies.  So I ordered yupo paper and a few new ink colors.  Needless to say I was much more impressed with the results this time around.

I used a very basic straw technique to move the ink around and didn't dilute them very much resulting in vibrant colors.  I also used scrap foiling on the slightly wet background to create the silver layer in the background. I simply burnished left over pieces over the top. When there is a lot of ink still not completely dried the foil sticks.

 

I layered my metallic cuts on black card stock cuts to strengthen the them and created a three dimensional effect.  I also cut and emboss to get all the details from the dies.

From the side you can see how the cuts pop on the surface and the beauty of all the silver foil highlights.

I used a Frantic Stamper stitched rectangle die that is no longer available to create my frame.  I linked a very similar Lawn Fawn Outside In Stitched Rectangle that you could use to create this same frame.  I used very strong tape to keep the alcohol ink background panel on the thin framed card.  I wanted to show off as much of the background as possible.

Dies R Us products used:

Lawn Fawn Outside In Stitched Rectangle

Ranger Alcohol Ink Mermaid

Ranger Alcohol Ink Denim

Ranger Alcohol Ink Amethyst

Tim Holtz Yupo Paper

Karen Burniston Greetings Word Set 1

Sue Wilson Industrial Chic dies

Sue Wilson Industrial Chic dies

other products used:

metallic silver and glossy black card stock

foil scraps

gems

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/crafty-catz-challenge-538-anything-goes.html until 2.17x

https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/02/268-anything-goes-sentiment.html until 2.22x

https://unstampabelleschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/02/february-challenge-108-anything-goes.html until 2.28x

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-2-anything-goes.html until 3.5x

https://themaleroomchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/02/challenge-147-steampunk.html until 3.2x

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/02/world-wide-open-design-team-challenge.html until 3.12x

Alicia

Don't forget to come join in the fun at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog. There's a new challenge theme offered on the 1st and 15th of each month and one lucky randomly drawn winner will receive a gift voucher prize to the Dies R Us Store. For your convenience, all the important Dies R Us links are provided below.

click below for:
STORE
CHALLENGE BLOG
FACEBOOK
INSPIRATION BLOG
FRIENDS OF DIES R US PINTEREST PAGE

Thanks for stopping by!

Karen Burniston Unicorn-Be Yourself

 Good day.  Today, I created an iridescent unicorn card.   I thought I may send this to my nephew so I wanted to keep it unisex. I thought the snippets of iridescent poster board I had in my stash would make a perfect unicorn.  Of course, I had to throw in some glitter (the mane). I added a metallic blue horn and muzzle.  I stamped and embossed the sentiments in a metallic blue. I layered all that on a stitched rectangle die from cloud paper.

Here is a close up.  I tried to keep the rest of the card simple to not distract from the very unique unicorn.  I added a recent find of iridescent gem accent picks behind the die cut which is popped up on foam for more effect.

Products from the Dies R Us Store:

Karen Burniston Horse, Unicorn and Zebra

Frantic Stamper Stitched Rounded Corner Rectangles

Other products:

Fresh Ink Freesia

Recollections Pearl Sapphire embossing powder

Little Acres Unicorn Dreams stamp set

accent pick

misc papers and card stock

American Craft Metallic blue pen and precision black pen

EK Success Metallic Red Write pen

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

http://alwaysfunchallenges.blogspot.com/2021/01/challenge-196.html until 1.17x

http://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/01/139-something-new-in-your-stash.html until 1.17x

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/01/january-2021-challenge.html until 1.30x

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2021/01/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-january.html until 1.30x

https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2021/01/a-rachel-vass-designs-january.html until 1.30x

https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2021/01/nbus-challenge-22-and-happy-new-year.html until 1.30x

http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/01/pearls-andor-gems.html until 1.31x

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2021/01/january-2021-challenge-1-anything-goes.html until 2.7x

Don't forget to come join in the fun at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog. There's a new challenge theme offered on the 1st and 15th of each month and one lucky randomly drawn winner will receive a gift voucher prize to the Dies R Us Store. For your convenience, all the important Dies R Us links are provided below.

click below for:
STORE
CHALLENGE BLOG
FACEBOOK
INSPIRATION BLOG
FRIENDS OF DIES R US PINTEREST PAGE

Thanks for stopping by!

Hey Y'all~Karen Burniston Barn Pop Up card

 Hey y'all! Alicia with you today.  You probably don't know this but I am originally from Georgia, so when I saw this word die set from Frantic Stamper I just had to have it.  This sentiment paired with Karen Burniston's barn die and animals are the perfect combination.  The barn pop up is one of the easiest assemblies from Karen Burniston without sacrificing the wow factor, pop ups bring.

Here is the front of the card.  I used the Karen Burniston Farm Edges on the front of the card adding one layer using Frantic Stamper Grassy Hill Edgers.  I dressed up the goat as the farmer.  I used the Karen Burniston Cat & Dog smaller kerchief instead of the one that comes with the Karen Burniston Tiny Accessories 3.  The pitchfork is part of that set.  I also enhanced the tractor with the hints Karen Burniston gives in her instructional video.

I created a few more animals for the inside.  I used small portions of the Frantic Stamper Grassy Hill Edgers on each side of the barn.  I used the fence from Karen Burniston Farm Edges folded in half and glued inside the barn.  I then glued the cows on the fence, one on each side to create depth.

I just love how the barn doors open.  I couldn't find an animal that I liked tucked inside.  I thought the straw paper looks pretty cool showing through.  I did find the owl was too cute peeking through the top window.

I have highlighted some of the assembly steps in the collage below. The upper right photo illustrates the sliding door assembly.  It couldn't be easier. The trickiest part is putting the glue on just the right pieces.  The upper left photo shows my cow and goat assembly.  They each have embossed areas to ink up details of the animals.

You can see in the bottom right corner how I attached the owl inside before gluing the barn together.  You can also see how to glue the tabs to each side of the barn.  The final step is a drop of glue at the top of the barn and hold between the fingers for a minute until the glue dries.  The final photo is a side view of the barn, fence and cows.  It really is so flat.  I don't think extra postage will be needed even with all the animals and details.

I used the following dies in my project.

Frantic Stamper Hey Y'all

Karen Burniston Barn Pop Up

Karen Burniston Cow & Goat

Karen Burniston Farm Edges

Karen Burniston Horse collection

Karen Burniston Feathered Animals 

Karen Burniston Tiny Accessories 3

Karen Burniston Cat & Dog

Frantic Stamper Grassy Hill Edgers

Frantic Stamper Stitched Cut Corner Tags

Don't forget to come join in the fun at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog.  There's a new challenge theme offered on the 1st and 15th of each month and one lucky randomly drawn winner will receive a gift voucher prize to the Dies R Us Store.  For your convenience, all the important Dies R Us links are provided below.

click below for:

STORE 
 CHALLENGE BLOG
  FACEBOOK
  INSPIRATION BLOG

FRIENDS OF DIES R US PINTEREST PAGE

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2020/11/challenge-449-card-for-child.html until 11.16x

http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2020/11/challenge-502-old-mcdonald.html until 11.17

https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2020/11/challenge-44-sponsored-by-paper-shelter.html until 11.25x

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2020/11/november-2020-challenge-anything-goes.html until 11.30

http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2020/11/dlart-november-2020-linky-challenge.html until 11.30

http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/11/november-challenge.html until 12.10x

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/11/world-wide-open-design-team-challenge.html until 12.12

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Alicia