Welcome to the Honey Bee Stamps Summer Release Blog Hop – Day 2!To celebrate this huge release, Honey Bee Stamps is giving away a $25 gift certificate to the store for each day of the Hop! Be sure to comment on every stop along the way for Day 1 and Day 2 to win! ForContinue reading “Honey Bee Stamps Summer Release Blog Hop – Day 2”
Author Archives: amandafitterer
Sweet Koalas
Hello all of my crafty friends! Today, I am sharing these super sweet koalas with you! These koalas are a digital stamp by Kinda Cute. The Thank You Sentiments are also digital and printable. I printed the images on 80lb. Neenah Solar White cardstock. I used my Copic markers to color the koalas. I used:Continue reading “Sweet Koalas”
Heffy Doodle and Studio Katia Hop
Hi everyone and welcome to the Heffy Doodle and Studio Katia Collaboration Blog Hop! Our design teams have come together to share some amazing inspiration featuring Heffy Doodle and Studio Katia products, and there is a prize up for grabs, too! To make my first card, I am using the “You’re Weird” stamp set fromContinue reading “Heffy Doodle and Studio Katia Hop”
Geometric Keychain, Earrings, and Cards
Hi friends! I’m back again with some more projects with the Hedgehog Hollow June 2020 subscription box! I had so much fun guest designing for them! My first project is these adorable earrings I made using Shrink Prink (by Dress My Craft). I stamped the images using Staz-On ink so it would dry quickly andContinue reading “Geometric Keychain, Earrings, and Cards”
Guest Designing for Hedgehog Hollow June Box
Hey all my crafty friends! I hope you are all doing well!Hedgehog Hollow asked me to guest design for them using their June 2020 subscription box. I created a video showing all of the contents of the June 2020 box, as well as the process for making 3 fun geometric cards! To make these cards, IContinue reading “Guest Designing for Hedgehog Hollow June Box”
Monster Lemonade Stand
Hello lovely friends! Thanks for stopping by my blog to to see this adorable monster selling lemonade! This cute digital stamp can be printed as one scene or as separate pieces and arranged in your own scene! You can find this stamp on Kinda Cute’s website! I’m going to start by printing the digital stampContinue reading “Monster Lemonade Stand”
Papa Bear – Best Dad Ever!
Hey there! I’m so happy you’ve come to my blog to see this adorable card I made using Kinda Cute’s Papa Bear and Baby digital stamp! I think Father’s Day cards can be one of the hardest cards to make. Well, really, any masculine card is difficult in my opinion! But when I saw thisContinue reading “Papa Bear – Best Dad Ever!”
Sending Smiles
To create this fun tropical card, I used products from many of my favorite companies! I wanted to think a little “outside the box” so I decided to create a 2 part card! For my outer pocket measuring 4.25” x 5.5”, I am using Heffy Doodle’s yellow cardstock. I scored it with my 12” x 12” scoringContinue reading “Sending Smiles”
Stay Salty
Hello all of my crafty friends! I hope you are all doing well! I have been enjoying the warmer weather my kiddos and husband! We’ve been spending lots of time at the pool! I hope you are having nice weather as well! Today, I have my very first card I’ve made for the Kinda CuteContinue reading “Stay Salty”
Programmed to Party!
Hey guys! I got this Build-a-Bot stamp set from Honey Bee stamps this week and I’m so in love!! They’re so stinking cute! Go through the photos below to see all the products used and what colors I used!
Aloha Pop-up Card
Hello my friends!! This post is a little bit longer than usual, but I wanted to show you step-by-step how I assembled this fun pop-up card! I am starting with Pretty Pink Posh’s “Tropical Birds” stamp set and Mama Elephant’s “Summer Days” stamp set. I’m stamping everything on 110 lb. Neenah Solar White cardstock andContinue reading “Aloha Pop-up Card”
Wishing you Loads of FUN
Hello all my crafty friends! I hope you are all staying healthy and sane during this crazy time! To create this funny little birthday card, I used Art Impression’s Loads of Fun stamp set. I also used Heffy Doodle’s Confetti Hearts stencil for the background. For this lovely lady’s hair, I used V0000, T0, T2,Continue reading “Wishing you Loads of FUN”
Retail Therapy – City Streets
Hello crafty friends! I hope everyone is staying happy and healthy! I made this card before this terrible Coronavirus epidemic. Now, I’m posting it because we all need a little reminder of what’s to come after this is all over! (Or, if you’re like me, you are already treating yourself to a little online retailContinue reading “Retail Therapy – City Streets”
Happy Purrthday!
Hello crafty friends! I hope everyone is staying healthy! I wanted to share this cute card I made using Heffy Doodle’s Hello Squeakheart and Purrfect Day stamp sets. I’m using Tuxedo Black Memento ink to stamp all of my images. I’m coloring in my images with Copic markers. For my background, I’m using this brickContinue reading “Happy Purrthday!”
Heffy Doodle Catherine Pooler Collaboration Blog Hop
Hi everyone! Welcome to the Heffy Doodle and Catherine Pooler Designs Collaboration Blog Hop! Our design teams have come together to share some inspiration with the new Heffy Doodle and Catherine Pooler releases, and there is a prize up for grabs, too! I had such a fun time playing with the new releases! The CatherineContinue reading “Heffy Doodle Catherine Pooler Collaboration Blog Hop”
Just One More Chapter
Hey crafty friends!! It’s time for a new card! There is quite a mix of products in this card! Check it out! The first thing I’m going to do is make a window using Dress My Craft’s Window and Pocket Die. I’m using the Heffy Doodle Fancy Foliage stencil to create a pattern on myContinue reading “Just One More Chapter”
Heffy Doodle New Release Blog Hop
Hi everyone and welcome to the Heffy Doodle Release Blog Hop! The new release is now available for purchase from Heffy Doodle and official retailers, and we are celebrating with lots of inspiration and a giveaway, too! I am so in love with this new stamp set Pasta La Vista! It’s so versatile because youContinue reading “Heffy Doodle New Release Blog Hop”
Hello Squeak Heart
Hey guys!! I’m really excited to share this card with you! I used Heffy Doodle’s “Hello Squeakheart” stamp set to create this adorable scene! Keep scrolling to see how I put this card together! I started by setting up my scene. This die is called “Peek-a-Boo Backdrop” by Lawn Fawn. I love it’s versatility andContinue reading “Hello Squeak Heart”
You're the Sweetest Gift Card Holder
Hi friends! This is just the sweetest little shaker card with a gift card holder on the inside! See the tutorial below! (Scroll all the way to the bottom to see the Copic markers I used!) Start with a piece of 10.25″ x 5.5″ white card stock. Score it at 4″, flip the card 180°Continue reading “You're the Sweetest Gift Card Holder”
Thanks for Bee-ing There
Hi guys! Amanda here! I wanted to share this super cute bee card with you! Keep scrolling to see how I made this card! I used 1 die from the Honey Bee’s “Hexagon Patterns” die set to create a honey comb pattern. I used a pencil to trace my honeycomb pattern so i would knowContinue reading “Thanks for Bee-ing There”
Wishing You Sunshiny Days
If you don’t have any Avery Elle Peek-a-Boo Pals in your crafty collection, you are missing out! This stamp set is “Peek-a-Boo Summer Pals”. To see more photos and how I made this card, please keep reading on!! Enjoy!! Here’s how I put this card together: 1. Start with the My Favorite Things Inside andContinue reading “Wishing You Sunshiny Days”
Tropical Birds – Just Because
I can’t get enough of this release from Pretty Pink Posh! The whole release coordinates so well together! Keep reading to see how I put this card together! First, I used these diamond dies from The Stamp Market: On my background piece of card stock, I blended Lucky Clover and Cracked Pistachio distress oxides. IContinue reading “Tropical Birds – Just Because”
Have a Chill Summer
Using stamping mask paper, I stamped my 3 penguins from the “So Cool” stamp set from Pink and Main. I used Memento Tuxedo Black ink – since I would be using Copics to color my penguins. I went ahead and cut my little penguins out with my cute little tonic scissors. CONFESSION TIME: I actuallyContinue reading “Have a Chill Summer”
You're Going Places
I created this card for the MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge #440! I loved the sketch and thought it’d be a fun challenge! I used the “Up in the Air” stamp set and coordinating dies from My Favorite Things. I thought it would be fun to have the balloons and bird inset. I put the stampsContinue reading “You're Going Places”
Super quick + simple Dad card
Because – let’s be honest – is Dad really going to hold and treasure this handmade card forever? Or is it likely to hit the bottom of the trash can before the end of Father’s Day? 😉 I used this pearlized navy card stock that I purchase from The Paper Studio at Hobby Lobby. ThisContinue reading “Super quick + simple Dad card”
Just wanted to say…
Hey ya’ll! Just wanted to share this super sweet SHAKER card with you and let you know how I made it! I started off with this really fun background stamp from My Favorite Things. I used my anti-static tool from EK Tools to remove the static before stamping my background with Versamark Watermark ink. IContinue reading “Just wanted to say…”
Cocktails ARE the Answer :)
This card has a mix of quite a few products! The palm tree is from Mama Elephant’s “Summer Days” stamp set. The flamingo, flowers, sentiment and cocktail are from My Favorite Things’ “Let’s Flamingle” stamp set. The background is from My Favorite Things. The smaller sentiment is from Simon Says Stamps’ “Tiny Words” stamp set.Continue reading “Cocktails ARE the Answer :)”
Missing You Polaroid
I am just obsessed with these little Peek-a-Boo Pals from Avery Elle!! I love how versatile they are! Read on to see how I threw this card together! I stamped my little pals with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and then colored them in with my Copic markers. I used a blending brush (aka a makeupContinue reading “Missing You Polaroid”
Peek-a-Boo Pals
These little guys from Avery Elle are so versatile and perfect for peeking out of any shapes! Read below to see how I made this card step-by-step. I started with these diamond dies from The Stamp Market. I used this Stitched die border next. On another piece of cardstock, I created a Distress Oxide backgroundContinue reading “Peek-a-Boo Pals”
To My Beautiful Friend
This cute little card is for the MFT Color Challenge 114. I just adore these colors and thought they’d be perfect for a magical card! Read on to see how I made this card and the colors I used!! I started with my stitched dies to create the background for the card. I used theseContinue reading “To My Beautiful Friend”
Monster Birthday
Scroll down to see more images and how I made this card! This Monster Love stamp set is from Concord and 9th and I think it is just the cutest! There are so many monster and accessory options! So sweet! For the background, I used post-its to mask off the bottom so I could doContinue reading “Monster Birthday”
Peek-a-Boo Card (without special interactive dies)
I recently watched a Jennifer McGuire video where she made a peek-a-boo interactive card. I didn’t have some of the dies she had, but I was determined to try it out anyway! (See the video of the Peek-a-Boo on my instagram @craftyandcreativevibes ) Note: This seems like it’s a ton of work, but once youContinue reading “Peek-a-Boo Card (without special interactive dies)”
Birthday Wishes Hippo
For my background, I used my diagonal stripe stencil that I made with my Silhouette Cameo machine. To see that post, click here: I used Cracked Pistachio and Lucky Clover to blend in the stripes. I used Tuxedo Black Memento ink to stamp my images on white Neenah card stock. I colored the images inContinue reading “Birthday Wishes Hippo”
DIY Stencil with Die Cut Machine
This blog post will show you how to make your own stencils using the Silhouette Cameo! Note: In my opinion, these stencils aren’t comparable to the ones you can buy online and in stores, but they will work for a time! 🙂 You’ll need: – A laminator – A laminating pouch (empty) – Silhouette CameoContinue reading “DIY Stencil with Die Cut Machine”
Valentine's Bear!
What is cuter than a bear in a heart sweater? Oh my goodness!! This card was super simple to put together! Read on to see how to make it! This bear was stamped from the Joyful Hearts Bear from MFT. I colored this guy in with all the colors below (and there’s a timelapse videoContinue reading “Valentine's Bear!”
have a beary good day!
How sweet is this card?! Read on to see how I made it! I made this background with distress inks and oxides. Using this Tiny Flowers die, I cut out a lot of tiny flowers (more than necessary for this card!) I flipped my Tim Holtz platform over and used it as a pad toContinue reading “have a beary good day!”
Hydrangea – Just Because
This Tiny Flowers die and the background stamp are both from Impression Obsession. I used the Bundled Sage distress ink with the background stamp to create a soft, distressed image. I created a frame around the background with this stitched border die from SSS. On another piece of card stock, I created a purple-blue backgroundContinue reading “Hydrangea – Just Because”
Valentine's Day Bear
To make this card, I started with the “You” sentiment from The Stamp Market. I cut the “You” out 5 times on black card stock with my die. Using Tombow glue, I glued each of the pieces together. Then I stamped the top of the “You” with the Watermark stamp pad from Versamark. I usedContinue reading “Valentine's Day Bear”
Sorry I Was Snappy!
Truly adore this little Aussie Animals stamp set from MFT. This is definitely the first of many cards I will make from this set! The stitched rolling landscape is from Lawn Fawn. I used Copic markers to color in all of stamped images. I used a white Gelly Roll pen to create highlights. I usedContinue reading “Sorry I Was Snappy!”
