{ Bella BLVD & CardMaker Blog Hop }

Hi and welcome to Bella Blvd and CardMaker blog hop. Today we are showcasing cards and/or other paper-crafting projects made using the Illustrated Faith products.

Here is what I created. I love Shanna’s Favorite Paint Set and wanted to incorporate them into my card.

I started with a sticker sheet that I cut down to the size of my card.

I added white gesso over the top. Then I added pink paint.

Once it was all dry I added my embellishments from Friendship Die Cuts.  I layered them using 3D foam squares. For the buterrfly I added paint to watercolor paper and stamped the butterfly from Fly Free stamp set with Black Eyed Pea ink. I fussy cut the butterfly and added some enamel hearts.

Here is one more look at the card. I love how vibrant the paints are. I can’t wait to use them again.

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Bella BLVD will be hosting a giveaway on their blog. Please see what other designers created.

CardMaker
Catherine Scanlon
Becki Adams
Daniela Dobson ---> You are here
Jeanne Streiff
Juliana Michaels
Stephanie Buice
Kelly Gettelfinger
Nancy Damiano
Laurie Schmidlin
Sean Fetterman
Bella Blvd

{ StencilGirl/Impression Obsession Blog Hop }

Hi and welcome to StencilGirl/Impression Obsession Blog Hop.

Here is a card I created using StencilGirl Striped Circles 6 stencil.

I stamped the background with Painted Stripes Cover-a-card Background stamp. I know, It's hard to see, but it's there. I wanted it to be light. I used white gesso to paint over the card front. I used Ranger Distress stain to add some blue color to the background. Love those layers. Then, I applied Whipped Spackle with  Striped Circles 6 stencil. Once that was dry, I added pink watercolor and pink splatters.

I stamped the flower from Fun Flowers on watercolor paper three times. I painted the layers with watercolor and then cut each section out. I layered them with 3D Foam squares from Therm O Web.

 The circles are from All In One Frames - Circles. I arranged them and then added the fussy cut flower. I die cut Hello from black foam that is backed with adhesive. 

GIVEAWAY

StencilGirl Products will be giving away a $25 Gift Certificate to TWO lucky winners!

Impression Obsession will be giving away a $25 Gift Certificate to TWO lucky winners!

Visit the fabulous designers from both teams and comment for your

chance to win 4 great prizes during the hop!

The more blogs you comment on, the more chances you have to WIN!

(One comment per blog please.)

You have until Friday, September 30th at 11:59PM Central Time to leave your comments.

Winners will be announced on

StencilGirl's Facebook page on Sunday, October 2nd.

Here is a list for today:

StencilGirl Talk

Seth Apter

Mary Beth Shaw

Jeanne Streiff

Daniela Dobson ----> You are here

Kittie Caracciolo

Make sure you visit StencilGirl Talk  tomorrow for a new hop list.

{ Mood Board Challenge }

I wanted to share a layout I created based on a Mood Board I created, as well. It’s for a crop this weekend and I am one of the hostesses. If you would like to join us there is still time. Stop by Victoria Marie Facebook group.

I went through my Pinterest boards and used some of my favorite photos and shapes and added color swatches in my Adobe Photoshop.

For my layout I used all Elle’s Studio products. I just went through my stash and pulled all the colors from the mood board. I added some color to the background and used my favorite Whipped Spackle and a triangle stencil to add some triangles. I designed the spiral flower and a triangle background in my Silhouette Studio. You can find the tutorial for the spiral flower on my YouTube channel. Free triangle template can be found under my FREEBIES.

I used little notes, tags, die cuts and stamps. The buttons are from Pink Paislee. I just love how it turned out.

Have a great Sunday!

{ Halloween Party Ideas featuring Deco Foil }

I have a fun project on Therm O Web blog today using Deco Foil and Impression Obsession stamps and dies.  You can see instructions and step by step photos on how I created these treat bags on the blog here. I hope you stop by.

Have a great Wednesday!

{ ‘Tis the Season collection from Elle’s Studio }

Our brand new collection will be avalable today at 8am PST along with some new items for Halloween. Just click on the photos and it will take you to the shopping page.

Happy shopping.

{ CardMaker Magazine - U Inspire Me }

I have a card on the CardMaker Magazine blog today that was inspired by a photo I found on Pinterest. Stop by the blog to see the isnpiration photo and a little about how this card came together. I used Impression Obsession stamps and dies.

Have a great Monday!

{ Impression Obsession DT challenge – Trick or Treat }

Hi and welcome to our  Impression Obsession challenge – Trick or Treat.

Here is my card.

I had fun making this card. I got a Misti recently and I have to tell you that I love it. It is so nice to know where you are stamping, especially with these large Cover-a-card background stamps. For this one I used black cardstock and Cover-a-card Spider Web background stamp. I used VersaMark ink and white embossing powder for the web. That was so easy stamping with the Misti. No guessing were to stamp. Look how wonderful that turned out.

For the tag, I used Cover-a-card Candy Cane Stripes background stamp, using a Misti, and I only stamped top and bottom edge. I added some black cardstock and orange washi. The pumpkins and the sentiment are from Retro Pumpkins stamp set along with the sentiment. I stamped two big ones and one small one, fussy cut them and layered them using 3D foam squares. I did the same with the Halloween banner.

Impression Obsession stamps:
Cover-a-card Spider Web
Cover-a-card Candy Cane Stripes
Retro Pumpkins

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Why don’t you come along and play with us. To enter the challenge go to the Impression Obsession Blog (all the details are there!).  Create a new project using  Impression Obsession stamps and post it on Impression Obsession Blog between September 15 – September 28. A winner will be chosen randomly to win a$25 gift certificate to the Impression Obsession store.

Make sure you check out what the rest of our DT created.

I hope you play along.

Impression Obsession Blog
Daniela Dobson ---- you are here
Dina Kowal
Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp
Karen Amidon
Kittie Caracciolo
Laura Fulcher
Vicki Garrett

{ CardMaker Blog Post Today – Technique }

Hello!  I have a step by step tutorial on CardMaker blog today showcasing my favorite technique and, of course, Whipped Spackle.

Have a great Wednesday!

{ September stamp Hightlight projct from Elle’s Studio }

I have a blog post over on Elle’s Studio blog highlighting Right Now Stamp set along with Documented Stamp set and our exclusive September kit and extras. I have more details there on how I created this layout. I just love using stamps!!!

Products used:
Right Now Stamp
September 2016 kit
Acrylic Stars – Autumn Mix
Letter & Number Stickers – Red
Sunny Days – Bits and Pieces
Sunny Days Small Blank Labels
Sunny Days 12 x 12 Paper Collection
Sunny Days – Puffy Stickers
Documented Stamp

Stamps are so versatile and I love using them! They are easily incorporated into any type of project.

Thanks for stopping by! Don’t forget to share your projects with stamps by using the #EllesStudio hashtag when posting on Instagram for a chance to be featured on our feed!

{ Exclusive September 2016 kit from Elle’s Studio }

Exclusive September kit is ready for purchase now. and all the NEW items can be found HERE.

We have a new website and lots of new products. We are offering free shipping. The codes are: USA orders $50+ use coupon SHIPUSA and International orders $75+ use coupon SHIPINT

Here are my projects using September Exclusive kit and extras.

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*It is available today, on the 10th, for $9.99 and then the price goes to $11.99 at midnight PST.*
*The kit is exclusive to Elle’s Studio and a limited edition – once the kit is sold out it is gone for ever!*
*Our add-ons are also limited and while supplies last, and are made to coordinate with the kit.*

All new items
September kit
Right Now Stamp
Foodie Wood Veneer
Vellum Hearts
Fall Acrylic
Autumn Acrylic
Autumn Stars
Best ever acrylic
Awesome Acrylic
Collecting Moments acrylic
Hello Autumn printables
September Cut Files

{ Deco Foil and Modeling Paste }

Did you know you can create dimensional accents using our Deco Foil and your favorite modeling paste or spackle? You know what my favorite modeling/texture paste is, Whipped Spackle, of course. I use it all the time with my stencils. Now, you can add Deco Foil to it. How exciting is that?!?!  Stop by Therm O Web blog for step by step instructions on how I created this card.

I used this stencil from Echo Park and my Whipped Spackle from Faber Castell Design Memory Craft.

I added foil and ran it through a laminator and this is what I got. I just love it.

Stop by the blog to see step by step photos.

We’re offering you a chance to pick up our HOT metal colors at an amazing price! Shop now and purchase this kit of 5 colors.. Gold, Silver, Rose Gold, Pewter and Copper! Purchasing at this price is like getting one roll free! So don’t miss out! Click here to shop NOW!

{ September 2016 Memory Keepers Studio by Technique Tuesday }

Our September release of Memory Keepers Studio – What’s Cooking and Fresh Cut Studio – Retro Labels is available now. Plus, check out all that is new and available for September.

Here is what I created with the set. I just made French Macarons so it was a perfect stamp set for a little gift. I have been making Macarons all summer and I am still working on making them look perfect. They are delicious and a special little treat.

I created a little tag using Story Card - DIY Steel Die. I stamped the lines from College Ruled stamp set and die cut the tag from Fresh Cut Studio – Retro Labels. I painted the rose on plain white cardstock using watercolor crayons.

The box and the inside liner I designed myself in Silhouette Studio. When I get an idea I just go for it. I just love that little program. This box fits 3 Macarons. For the outside I painted roses with leaves and added twine. I die cut the label from Mark It - DIY Steel Die. I recently lost a die, well, I couldn’t find it, still looking for it, which resulted in a total clean up and new storage for my dies. If you follow me on Instagram you might have seen a video.

I even added a piece of parchment paper because I didn’t want to get the lid dirty.

Thanks for making it this far. I loved taking photos of this little project. Macarons are delicious. If you would like to give them a try this is the recipe I use from Martha Stewart French Macarons and chocolate ganache filling. These are about 1.5” in diameter and fit perfectly in the box.

Have a great Tuesday.

{ CardMaker Blog Post Today – Quick and Easy Cards }

Hello!  I have a quick and easy card to share on CardMaker blog today using bits and pieces from my stash, Whipped Spackle,  and Technique Tuesday stamps. Stop by the blog to see how long it took me to make this card. I used my layered butterfly freebie silhouette studio file that you can find under freebies.

Have a great Monday.

{ Impression Obsession DT challenge – Falling For You }

Hi and welcome to our  Impression Obsession challenge – Falling For You (Fall colors).

Here is my card.

I used a Poinsettia Jar for this fall looking card, but it looks like any flower now that it’s painted orange. I used watercolor crayons and white cardstock. I used clear embossing powder to stamp and emboss the Poinsettia Jar. 3D Foam Squares from Therm O Web are adding dimension to the jar.

The background is clear embossing powder and Scratched Cover-a-card background. To the bottom I added Painted Lines in orange ink on Kraft cardstock and white cardstock. Thankful is stamped and heat embossed with gold embossing powder. I fussy cut out the word.

I added some twine and enamel dots I created from Nuvo Crystal drops.

Impression Obsession stamps:

Poinsettia Jar
Scratched
Painted Lines
Thankful

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Why don’t you come along and play with us. To enter the challenge go to the Impression Obsession Blog (all the details are there!).  Create a new project using  Impression Obsession stamps and post it on Impression Obsession Blog between September 1 – September 14. A winner will be chosen randomly to win a$25 gift certificate to the Impression Obsession store.

Make sure you check out what the rest of our DT created.

I hope you play along.

Impression Obsession Blog

Anna Wight

Daniela Dobson ---- you are here

Dina Kowal

Jeanne Streiff

Jenny Gropp

Karen Amidon

Kittie Caracciolo
Laura Fulcher

Vicki Garrett