Bugs, Kisses, and Birthday Wishes Tag--Video

Today happy to share another video I made for Lawn Fawn. In this video I'm creating a fun birthday tag using the stamp set, Bugs and Kisses (along with a few other stamp sets and dies). This stamp set is so adorable with all of the bug images and sweet sentiments; and, it's perfect for Valentine's Day. However, this set is also great to use for different types of occasions; such as, birthday tags, cupcake toppers, invitations, and so many other things. With the help of other stamp sets and even alpha bet stamp sets you can create any sentiment you'd like and simply use the sweet little bug images along with your custom saying. 
What I've wanted to do since I got my hands on the Stitched rectangle dies is create an oversized tag with them. If you're planning on gifting a huge package/box, creating an oversized tag is a great idea--and the bigger the tag the more room you have to create an adorable little scene, like I did on the tag shown above. 
For more details on the products used for this tag go ahead and watch the video. In the video description there is a list of the items used; or, you could also click here to view this blog post on the Lawn Fawn blog. 
I hope you've enjoyed this post and thank you so much for stopping by!

One Card A Day, New Series

In my last post I mentioned that I had a new goal of making at least one card a day; and, this week was the first time I actually give it a try. I made a card on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. With fulfilling orders it sometimes gets really hard to make a card each day because my business/buyers are my first priority. When I did have time to make a card it was more like I stayed up an hour later after work to make my card. Some nights I just couldn't stay up past midnight to make a card, though, hehe.

I recently purchased a few new stamp sets and dies—some from Mama Elephant and a few others from Avery Elle. I have a feeling that this new series ‘One card a Day’ is going to empty my wallet very fast, lol, because I’m going to need lots of new stamp sets. I mean I have a lot to begin with, but we card makers/crafters always need an excuse to buy more stamps—am I right?

For these cards, I use a lot of fun techniques like watercoloring, Copic coloring, and paper piecing. I also used Lawn Fawn paper, stamps and dies too. I actually had a lot of fun mixing and matching products from lots of different stamp manufactures. I usually make a card using only one stamp company but mixing them all together made the creating process so much fun!

Well, I hope you enjoyed this new series and I can’t wait to try it again next week. Hopefully I’ll get a chance to make one every day. I think I’m going to try and make a card tonight too, and if I do I’ll share them next Friday for ‘One card a day, #2. 

A Cute Halloween Cake using New Lawn Fawn Products

Oh my! I can’t believe how much time has gone by since the last time I’ve blogged. Today, though, I wanted to share this mini Halloween themed cake and banner I made using the new; and, adorable, stamps by Lawn Fawn. LF recently came out with a wide variety of new products and everything is so cute, and a must-have. For this DIY I’m using the new Christmas petite paper pack, new Lawn trimmings, and cute Halloween themed stamp set. In the, Peace Joy Love paper pack there are two chalkboard looking sheets of paper that I LOVE, and I’m using a sheet from that collection for this chalkboard themed banner.

If you notice in the images there is a mirror image of the bear in the bumble bee custom on the right. I've always wanted to try mirror stamping ever since Chari Moss create a tutorial on the subject (click here for the video), and I thought now would be a perfect time to give it a try. If you’re a stamper like me you should definitely give it a try—it’s so much fun!

For the pennants I used this EK success craft punch that I purchased from Paper Source; however, I think these are also available on eBay.

Here is a look at the new, Peach Joy Love, petite paper pack, and the cream and silver Lawn Trimmings—so awesome.

This is the new stamp set I used, critters in costume, it’s so adorable, I love this set so much and I can’t wait to make more Halloween things it.

I had so much fun making this cake, and banner. It didn't take much time to make it—which would be perfect to make the day before Halloween, too. I've been so busy with orders and it was nice to take an hour out of my day to craft just for fun. Not that I complaining about the success I've had lately, I’m so grateful for that. But once in a while I still like to craft for fun—in order to keep my crafty mojo going.