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Layered Ooh La La

I am just loving this Global Adventure Pt. Deux Release! This shaker card features the Springtime in Paris Collection!

This card really showcases the Under the Eiffel Tower Patterned Paper and the Ooh La La Die! I used Flirty Fuchsia to color my die.

For my accents, I used the coordinating Paris Sequins and the Sweet Twist Twine.

–> If you want to use my affiliate link to shop the New Release, click here. Thank you for all your support!! All the links in this post are affiliate links. This helps me to get some extra crafty cash to buy more goodies to share more projects with you! It is SO appreciated! <–

Xx, Amanda

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Meet in Paris Shaker Card

I am just loving this Global Adventure Pt. Deux Release! This shaker card features the Springtime in Paris Collection!

This card is besties with the card I made in this post where I cut out the heart using the Nested Stitched Heart Dies. I ink blended the NEW REFRESHED Minted ink and then spritzed with water. I, then, stamped the gorgeous Parisian Portico Background Stamp with the other newly refreshed ink – OH BOY!

I also stamped the Eiffel Tower from the new Dreaming of France Stamp Set and then cut it out with the coordinating dies. For my shaker, I used the coordinating Paris Sequins.

For my beautiful patterned background, I used the Under the Eiffel Tower Patterned Paper.

–> If you want to use my affiliate link to shop the New Release, click here. Thank you for all your support!! All the links in this post are affiliate links. This helps me to get some extra crafty cash to buy more goodies to share more projects with you! It is SO appreciated! <–

Xx, Amanda

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Catherine Pooler Birthday Instahop!

🎉SURPRISE BIRTHDAY HOP!!🎉 

Happy Birthday, Catherine!!

A group of us DT members have gotten together to throw a surprise birthday hop for Catherine on Instagram! Come join in to wish Catherine a Happy Birthday!

Here is the card I made for the Hop! What better way to celebrate your birthday than with a skiing bunny friend?!

To create this card, I am starting with the Scallops and Dots Dies. To create my bunny slope, I’m using just part of one of the Nested Stitched Heart Dies. (Sneaky, huh?! But it makes a great ski slope!)

For my background, I am blending It’s a Girl and Party Dress.

Next, I’m going to grab my circle Acrylic Stamping Block and some Versamark Watermark ink. After placing 3 snowflake stamps from the Bunny Slopes stamp set on my block, I can stamp the snowflakes all around the background. Using the stamping block makes the process much faster than using my MISTI and constantly moving my stamps around!

Once all my snowflakes are stamped, I can sprinkle some Halo WOW! Embossing Powder onto my stamped snowflakes and then melt the embossing powder with my heat tool.

For my snow slope, I’m covering the entire thing with Versamark Watermark ink and then applying my embossing powder and heating it with my heat tool. I just LOVE the sparkly Halo WOW! Embossing Powder!!

I’ve stamped my images from the Bunny Slopes Stamp Set on Premium White Cardstock and now I’m ready to color them with Copic markers! This cardstock is so creamy and smooth and works amazingly with alcohol markers!

Once I’ve cut my images out with the coordinating dies, I’m ready to assemble my card using 3D foam squares and liquid glue!

If you want to shop using my affiliate link, just click here! I appreciate all the link clicks I get! It helps me buy more crafty goodies to share even more inspiration with you! If you use any of the links above, those will also work! Thank you!! Xx, Amanda

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Ooh La La – C’est Magnifique!

My card features the Springtime in Paris Collection!

To create my gorgeously ink blended background, I masked off the edges of my card with Heffy Doodle Memo Tape and then I used the NEW REFRESHED Sixteen Candles and Oh Boy! inks. I, then, spritzed the background with water.

I die cut the new Ooh Lala Die out of black cardstock.

I also stamped and colored images from the new Dreaming of France Stamp Set and the coordinating dies. For my finishing touch, I added some Paris Sequins and some Sweet Twist Twine.

–> If you want to use my affiliate link to shop the New Release, click here. Thank you for all your support!! All the links in this post are affiliate links. This helps me to get some extra crafty cash to buy more goodies to share more projects with you! It is SO appreciated! <–

Xx, Amanda

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Ooh Lala!

Did you catch the release of the new Global Adventure Pt. Deux Release from Catherine Pooler?! Omgoodness! The cuteness! This collection is taking you around the world! You HAVE to check it out!

The first card I’m sharing with you features the Springtime in Paris Collection!

To create my heart, I used the Nested Stitched Heart Dies on white cardstock. I then ink blended the NEW REFRESHED Minted ink and then spritzed with water. Then, I stamped the gorgeous Parisian Portico Background Stamp with the other newly refreshed ink – OH BOY!

For my beautiful patterned background pieces, I used the Under the Eiffel Tower Patterned Paper.

I die cut the new Ooh Lala Die, and applied Flirty Fuschia to the entire die.

Stay tuned for even MORE cards with this New Release!

–> If you want to use my affiliate link to shop the New Release, click here. Thank you for all your support!! All the links in this post are affiliate links. This helps me to get some extra crafty cash to buy more goodies to share more projects with you! It is SO appreciated! <–

Xx, Amanda

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Catherine Pooler New Global Adventure Pt. Deux InstaHop and Giveaway

INSTAHOP + GIVEAWAY
Today, the NEW 🌏 Global Adventure Collection Pt. Deux hits the CPD shop along with the three NEW 🌈 Refresh Inks !!! This is cause for a celebratory Insta Hop! Someone is going to WIN a $50 Gift Card to the CPD Shop 🎁!

Head to my Instagram account to see all the details and enter to win!

–> If you want to use my affiliate link to shop the New Release, click here. Thank you for all your support!! It is SO appreciated! <–

I’ve created this fun shaker card using the New Release items and the newly refreshed inks. My card features the Springtime in Paris Collection.

If you want to use my affiliate link to shop the New Release, click here. Thank you for all your support!! It is SO appreciated!

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Cute Critter Couples

Hello Heffy Doodle friends!  I hope your week is off to a great start!  I must be getting into the Valentine’s Day state of mind!  I had this idea of creating a card with a whole bunch of critters celebrating their love and I’m so excited about the way it turned out!  I had to mix and match a LOT of stamp sets, but it was definitely worth it!

For my critters and their accessories, I used:  Quill You Be Mine, Hello Squeakheart, Nuts About You, Mole Lotta Love, and Beary Big Heart.

I colored all my little cuties with Copic markers.

To create my card base and frame, I used the Slimeline Quartet Dies.

To create some color on my background and frame, I blended Catherine Pooler’s It’s a Girl, Samba, Oh Boy, and Something Borrowed inks.  I also spritzed my blue background with water to create some splatters.

For my grass, I used the Grassy Lass Dies and blended them with Melon Ice and Garden Party.

Finally, I assembled the card and add a few sequins for some more pizzazz!  

Aren’t those cute critter couples just so stinkin’ adorable??

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!  I hope you have a wonderful rest of your week!

Xx, Amanda

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Springtime in Paris Pocketfold Envelope and Tags

Who’s ready for some more Global Adventure New Release Inspo?!

Me too! 🙂 Today, I’m sharing some tags inside a pocketfold envelope! This project features the Springtime in Paris Collection! I’ve used the new Dreaming of France Stamp Set and the coordinating dies. All of my tags and the envelope are made using the Under the Eiffel Tower Patterned Paper.

I will continue to share more projects using this New Release over the next few days!!

–> If you want to use my affiliate link to shop the New Release, click here. Thank you for all your support!! All the links in this post are affiliate links. This helps me to get some extra crafty cash to buy more goodies to share more projects with you! It is SO appreciated! <–

Xx, Amanda

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Springtime in Paris

Did you catch the release of the new Global Adventure Pt. Deux Release from Catherine Pooler?! Omgoodness! The cuteness! This collection is taking you around the world! You HAVE to check it out!

The first card I’m sharing with you features the Springtime in Paris Collection! I’ve used the new Dreaming of France Stamp Set and the coordinating dies. For my beautiful patterned background, I used the Under the Eiffel Tower Patterned Paper. For my sky, I blended Flirty Fuschia and Do-Si-Do. For my sidewalk, I used Twilight.

I will be back in the next few days to share some more cards using this New Release!

–> If you want to use my affiliate link to shop the New Release, click here. Thank you for all your support!! All the links in this post are affiliate links. This helps me to get some extra crafty cash to buy more goodies to share more projects with you! It is SO appreciated! <–

Xx, Amanda

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Interactive Slider Baby Shower Card

Well hey there, crafty friends!  I sure hope you had a wonderful Christmas!  Did you get any crafty goodies?!  I hope so!!

Today, I’m sharing a Baby Shower card!  I love interactive cards and the Slider Pop-up Dies make it so easy to make one quickly!

To create this card, I have blended some gorgeous Catherine Pooler blues on my cutouts from the Slider Pop-up Dies . Next, I’m spritzing the ink with water.

I’ve stamped my images from the Beary Big Heart and Chimply the Best stamp sets.  Now, I’m ready to start coloring the images with Copic markers!

To create my leaves, I am using both the Amazonian Leaves and Forest Leaves Dies.  To color the leaves, I used Limoncello and Tiara inks.  I am gluing my leaves, sequins, and monkey on using Glubert Glue.

Using the Classic Sentiments stamp set and the Chimply the Best stamp set, I’ve created my sentiment on a piece of white cardstock. 

Voila!  So easy and fun!  Plus, it will make a great Baby Shower card that is sure to be gushed over!

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today!  I hope you’ve enjoyed this post as much as I’ve enjoyed sharing it with you!!  Xx, Amanda

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Heffy Doodle and Newton’s Nook Designs Collaboration Blog Hop

Welcome to the Heffy Doodle and Newton’s Nook Designs Collaboration Blog Hop!
Design Team members from both companies are sharing inspiration using products from both companies! I am super excited to share my card with you!

To create this card, I’m starting with the Heffy Doodle Slimline Mini Mails Die and a piece of white cardstock trimmed to slimline size (3.5″x8.5″).

Next, I am stamping my images from the Newton’s Nook All About for Christmas stamp set and the Heffy Doodle Santa’s Village stamp set with the Maker Forte ReMARKable Eclipse Black ink. This is my favorite alcohol-friendly black ink!

Now, onto coloring my adorable images with Copic markers!

For my background, I’m blending Catherine Pooler’s Chiffon, Maker Forte’s Yellowstone, Bubblegum, and Coral Keys inks.

To create my hill and slider element, I’m using the Heffy Doodle Slimline Scenery Dies and the Straight Slider Dies. To create a longer slider, I’m die cutting 2 of the sliders right next to each other.

Using Deep Foam tape, I’m propping up my hill to give me room for a button to use as my sliding element. After attaching my trains to the buttons, I can start assembling the rest of the card using 3D foam squares and glue!

Here’s another photo of the finished card and some close-ups!

And that’s it for my card!! I hope you enjoyed my part in the Blog Hop!

To be entered to win the giveaway, all you need to do is comment at each stop along the Blog Hop!
Newton’s Nook Designs will be giving away $35 and Heffy Doodle will be giving away £25 to their respective stores!  Be sure to comment before 11:59 PM EST on Dec 28th to be entered to win!

Each company will post their random winner on Dec 29th at 10AM EST!  Make sure to check the Heffy Doodle Blog and Newton’s Nook Designs Blog to see if you’re a winner!


Blog Hop Lineup:

Heffy Doodle Blog

Tatiana Trafimovich

Tina Herbeck

Amanda Fitterer (you are here!)

Maria Russell (GO HERE NEXT!)

Cassie Trask

Samantha Mann

Amanda Stevens

Zsofia Molnar

Newton’s Nook Designs Blog

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Maker Forte “Winter” Release

Hey crafty friends! The New WINTER Release from Maker Forte is available for purchase now! I have created so many wonderful cards using the new products!

If you use this affiliate link to make your purchase, I’ll get a small percentage back from your order! (Thank you!!)

Check out some of these fun winter cards I made!

If you use this affiliate link to make your purchase, I’ll get a small percentage back from your order! (Thank you for your support!!)

Xx, Amanda

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Heffy Doodle and Catherine Pooler Collaboration Blog Hop

Welcome to the Heffy Doodle and Catherine Pooler Collaboration Blog Hop!
Design Team members from both companies are sharing inspiration using products from both companies!

I’m so excited to share TWO cards with you today!

For my first card, I used a plethora of stamp sets! I stamped images from the Heffy Doodle Who Let the Dogs Out Stamp Set and the Flying High Stamp Set. From Catherine Pooler, I stamped my images from the Special Delivery Stamp Set. I colored my images with Copic markers.

For my background, I use the Heffy Doodle Imperial Stitched Rectangle Dies, and the Grassy Lass Dies. I blended my Simply Radiant Stencil using Chiffon, Tiara, and Coral Cabana Catherine Pooler inks. For my grass, I used Garden Party.

I assembled my card using 3D foam squares and liquid glue.

Now, onto my 2nd card!

To make this card, I stamped my images from the Who Let the Dogs Out, Hot Diggity Dog and Special Delivery Stamp Sets. I colored my images with Copic makers again. For my background, I blended the background using Chiffon and Tiara and the Marvellous Mountains Stencil. I used my mini Midnight Ink and a white gel pen to create a road using the Loads of Roads Stencil.

I assembled my card using liquid glue and 3D foam squares.

Now, onto the Blog Hop Giveaway Details:

To be entered to win the giveaway, all you need to do is comment at each stop along the Blog Hop!
Catherine Pooler will be giving away $35 and Heffy Doodle will be giving away £25 to their respective stores!  Be sure to comment before 11:59 PM EST on Nov 24th to be entered to win!Each company will post their random winner on Nov 25th at 10AM EST!  Make sure to check the Heffy Doodle Blog and Catherine Pooler Blog to see if you’re a winner!

Blog Hop Lineup:

Heffy Doodle Blog

Ali Farmer

Ilina Crouse

Amanda Fitterer (you are here!)

Allison Cope (go here next!)

Ashley Young

Karen Baker

Claudia Mauri

Daniel West

Catherine Pooler Blog

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It’s a Good Day to Have a Good Day!

Hey crafty friends! Happy Friday! I hope you’re all having a lovely day! I just got this Newton’s Nook Woodland Picnic stamp set and I couldn’t WAIT to make a card with it!

To create this card, I started by grabbing my Heffy Doodle Tree-mendous Peekaboo Tree Die. I love this die for so many reasons, but I love using the tree foliage as grass!

I’m also going to cut my Lawn Fawn Foursquare Backdrop Landscape Die and then cutting out one strip to make it 1 large rectangle. I’ve stamped images with my new favorite Black ink – the Maker Forte Eclipse Black Remarkable Ink. It’s Copic friendly and stamps crisply.

Now, for my favorite part! Coloring with Copics!! Eek! I kept to a basic palette of greens, reds, and a little bit of YR’s.

For my card base, I blended Catherine Pooler’s Do-si-do ink and then spritzed it with water. Catherine Pooler’s inks react beautifully with water! For my grass, I blended Garden Party.

The next step is to just assemble the card! To create the MOST dimension, I use Heffy Doodle’s Deep Foam Tape.

Thank you so much for hanging out with me on my blog today! I hope you enjoy this card and my little tutorial!

If you shop Scrapbook.com using this link or Simon Says Stamp using this link, I will get a little bit of money from your purchase. This helps me keep my craftiness going and lets me share inspiration and tutorials with you! Plus, if you use the links above, they are affiliate links as well! I can get a small portion from your purchase! Thank you for your support! I really appreciate it! Every little bit helps!

Many crafty hugs!! Amanda

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Oh, Holy Night!

Hey crafty friends! Did you see the latest release from Maker Forte?! Eek! It’s got some AMAZING holiday products!

I made this card using the new “Oh Holy Night” stamp set and the Dutch Villages stamp set.

To make this card, I started by creating a beautifully blended background with the Circle Spotlight stencil and some Color Hive inks. I started with Coral Keys on the bottom, then English Mustard in the middle, then Limewired, and then finally Pop Art at the top.

To add some finishing touches, I used the Splatter stamp and the Stars Confetti.

I’m just loving this release! How about you?!

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today!! Xx, Amanda

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Maker Forte New “Christmas” Release

Hey friends! Maker Forte’s New Release is available NOW for purchase!! Get your goodies here.

I have a few cards I made using the new “Get Yeti for Christmas” Stamp Set. Are these guys just the cutest?! I have 2 cards to share with you using this stamp set!

I used Heffy Doodle’s Slimline Quartet Die for my frame. I used Hyde Park and Palm Tree Color Hive inks to blend my background. I colored my cute yetis in with Copic markers.

I also made another card with the “Get Yeti for Christmas” Stamp Set because I just couldn’t help myself!

To make this card, I used the Straight Slider Dies from Heffy Doodle to create an interactive element to my card! The little yeti can now sled back and forth! I used Pop Art and Tartan Teal for my background. My clouds were created with the Clouds Stencil.

If you missed the Live YouTube Reveal Party, you can watch it here!

Thank you all so much for stopping by my blog!! Xx, Amanda

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Heffy Doodle, Maker Forte, and SugarPea Designs Collaboration Blog Hop

Welcome to the Heffy Doodle, Maker Forte, and SugarPea Designs Collaboration Blog Hop!
Design Team members from all three companies are sharing inspiration using products from all three companies!

Today, I am sharing 2 cards that I made using tons of awesome products from these companies!

For my interactive pull tab and slider card, I’m starting by stamping my images from the Heffy Doodle Otter Side and You Go, Gull stamp sets and the Sugar Pea Designs Captain of My Heart and Waves of Love stamp sets. To ensure I get a really crisp stamped image, I’m using my Smoosher Tool from Maker Forte and my MISTI. I’m coloring my images with Copic markers and then cutting the images out with my Die Cutting Machine.

Next, I’m ready to create my background and pull tab element. I am blending Yellowstone Color Hive ink and Rah Rah Skirt Ink to create my sky. I’ve also used a Splatter Stamp, Clear Ink, and Kaleidoscope Powder to create some metallic gold splatters in my background. For my pull-tab element, I’m using the Slimline Pull Tab Dies.

Now I’m ready to create my waves. I’m using some colored cardstock and the Breaking Waves Dies, plus the Wavy Water Slides to create my coordinating wave slider.

I’m ready to start assembling! I’m using Deep Foam tape, Glubert Glue and SuperTape to adhere my pieces to my card.

To create this shadow box card, I first cut my pieces out using the Heffy Doodle Big Shadow Box Dies. I cut the front piece and side pieces down using the Slopey Joe Border Dies. For my sides, I blended Yellowstone Color Hive ink and then added crabs using the Rah Rah Skirt Ink and the Just a Pinch Stencil.

For my front, I created sand using Copic markers. For my waves, I used the Breaking Waves Dies.

For my images, I am using the same sets as my first card. I’ve stamped my images, used Copic markers to color them, and now I’m attaching my little fishies and birds to small strips of acetate.

To make assembling my card easier, I am using my favorite Rainbow Tweezers.

And, that’s it! Both cards completed!

To be entered to win the giveaway, all you need to do is comment at each stop along the Blog Hop!
Maker Forte will be giving away $35, Heffy Doodle will be giving away £25, and SugarPea Designs will be giving away $25 to their respective stores!  Be sure to comment before 11:59 PM EST on Aug 20th to be entered to win!

Each company will post their random winner on Aug 21st at 10AM EST!  Make sure to check the Heffy Doodle Blog,  Maker Forte Blog, and SugarPea Designs Blog to see if you’re a winner!


Blog Hop Lineup:

Heffy Doodle Blog

Amanda Fitterer (you are here!)

Amy Kolling (YOUR NEXT STOP!)

Kim Boliver

Cassie Trask

Kari VanNoy

Vera Yates

SugarPea Designs Blog

Maker Forte Blog

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Scrapbook.com Christmas in July!

Hey crafty friends!!! It’s another Christmas in July post! Scrapbook.com just released some really fun Christmas products and they asked ME to make some projects with them! How could I refuse?! I love their products!

If you want to shop Scrapbook.com using my affiliate link, click here. That will get me a little percentage of your purchase so I can keep buying new crafty supplies and sharing inspiration with you! 🙂

Now onto my projects! My first project is a slimline card!

I’m grabbing my Scrapbook.com Premium Clear Ink Pad and the Slimline Snowflake stamp set. Using my MISTI, I’m placing my Cools Smooth Slimline colored cardstock into the MISTI and stamping the snowflakes with the clear ink. This will create a “watermark” effect in my background that looks really cool in person.
Next, I’m stamping my “Ho Ho Ho” all the way down the front of the card with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I’m using the Smart Glue to adhere my layers together and then adding some Seafoam Pops of Color for a finishing touch!

For my next project, I’m going to make a folded envelope with some tags inside!

To create this cute little pocketfold envelope, I’m starting with a piece of double sided Snowflakes Crate Paper. See the gallery below to watch me fold it step-by-step:

To round off the edges of the envelope, I’m using the 3-in-1 Corner Punch. I’m using my Smart Glue again to adhere the flaps down.

Now that my pocketfold is ready, I’m ready to move onto my tags.

I’m creating my tags using the Cools Smooth Slimline Cardstock and a Rounded Tag Punch and a Rectangular Tag Punch.

I’m using the Snowflake Stencil with black ink and the Slimline Snowflake Stamps with Pure White Ink to decorate my tags.

To add glitter to one of my tags, I’m using the Clear Pops of Color with some Black Glitter on top.

For my snowflake, I used the Snowflake Stencil and some Fluff It Paste to create a 3D snowflake.

The last step is to add some twine to each tag and place them in the pocketfold envelope!

My final project is another slimline card!

To make this card, I’m stamping the Slimline Snowflake in Scrapbook.com Premium Clear Ink Pad and applying some gold glitter on top.

For my sentiment, I’m stamping with Metallic Gold Ink. I’m masking off the part of the stamp I don’t want to ink up with Memo Tape.

Thank you SO much for stopping by my blog today! I appreciate YOU so much!

Just a reminder, clicking on the products above will go to my affiliate links for those products! I appreciate all the extra spending money I can get! I enjoy sharing my inspiration with you!

Xoxo, Amanda

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It’s Christmas in July!

Hey crafty friends! Today, I’m sharing some inspiration from the new Maker Forte Christmas in July Release!

You can shop the entire New Release here.

Have you purchased anything from the New Release! Leave a comment and let me know or tag me in your Instagram posts @craftyandcreativevibes !

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There’s Always One Duck!

Hey there crafty friends! Today, I’m sharing a card using the Kinda Cute by Patricia “There’s Always One Duck” digital stamp!

Aren’t these little ducks so sweet?! And the little mischievous one just has my heart!

To make this card, I stamped some images from the Miss Ink Stamps “Rise and Shine” stamp set and the “Punny Farm Pigs” stamp set. Then, I used Copic markers to color the images in.

After my images were colored in completely, I grabbed a sentiment from the Heffy Doodle “Hot Diggity Dog” stamp set and stamped it directly onto my background.

I adhered my ducks using 3D foam adhesives, and voila! Finished!

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today! I hope you enjoyed my blog post and enjoy the rest of your week!

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Gnome Sweet Gnome Light-Up Card with Amanda

Hello there all you crafty people!
If you’re not already following me, you can find me on Instagram, YouTube, and my Website!

Today, I am sharing a “Gnome Love” card that lights up!

For the video tutorial, please click here.

To create this card, I stamped images from the “Gnome Love” Stamp Set. I colored the images with Copic markers and then fussy cut the images out using scissors.

To create my galaxy background, I used Snow Flurries Perfect Blend Cardstock and Distress Oxides.

I created my own mix of water and Picket Fence White Distress Ink Refill in my Mister Perfect spray bottle and then flicked “stars” onto the background.

I poked holes through the galaxy background where I wanted the stars to shine through using my Picker and Poker Tool.

Then, using a gel pen, I marked the stars through the holes onto my black cardstock. I also marked where the button would go.

Using my white gel pen guides, I taped down my EZ-Lights using Purple Tape. The Purple Tape allows me some wiggle room to move my lights and wires around without ripping my cardstock.
Because the button is pretty thick, I used Heffy Doodle’s Deep Foam Tape on the black cardstock. This will keep the button from making a “bump” in the finished card.

I adhered my card front to my card base and the stamped images to my card front. For my finishing touches, I added a few clear gem stones to my stars. These magnified the light shining from the EZ-Lights!

Here’s another look at the finished card!

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today! I hope this tutorial inspired you to create something today! Xoxo, Amanda

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Kinda Cute Alien Birthday

Hey there! I’m so glad you stopped by my blog today! Today, I am sharing a birthday card using Kinda Cute by Patricia’s Alien Digital Stamp Set.

To make this card, I am starting with the galaxy background. I used Heffy Doodle’s Stargazer Backdrop on a piece of white cardstock. Then, I created the galaxy effect by blending Dusty Concord, Faded Jeans, Blueprint Sketch, Twisted Citron, and Black Soot Distress Oxide Inks.

Next, I colored my images using Copic markers and then cut them out using scissors.

For my sentiment, I used the MFT Space Explorer stamp set. I also grabbed a few stars from this stamp set and used 3D foam squares to adhere them to my card front.

Here’s a few closeups of the finished card!

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Heffy Doodle and Sunny Studio Stamps Collaboration Blog Hop

Welcome to the Heffy Doodle and Sunny Studio Stamps Collaboration Blog Hop!
Design Team members from both companies are sharing inspiration using products from both companies!

I couldn’t choose just 1 card, so I decided to make 2!

Whenever I’m starting a card, I like to lay my stamps out on my card base to get an idea of what the card will look like. After doing that, I got blended my background using Fossilized Amber, Worn Lipstick, and Dusty Concord Distress Oxides.

The next step is stamping and coloring! I stamped images from the Heffy Doodle Chimply the Best, Wingman, Hootiful, and Beary Big Heart stamp sets. From Sunny Studio Stamps, I stamped images from the Silly Sloths stamp set.

For my sentiments, I used the word bubbles from the Whatcha Sayin’ stamp set. I also used a sentiment from the Silly Sloth stamp set.

Once I had all of my elements ready, I used 3D foam squares and strips to adhere everything to my background.

For my other card, I used Chimply the Best and Silly Sloths again. I stamped the images and colored them with Copic markers.

For my background and border, I used the UnbeLEAFable Stencil and the Stitched Rectangle Dies. I wanted my border to stick out farther than regular 3D foam adhesive, so I used the Deep Foam Tape.

I created leaves with the Amazonian Leaves Dies and Lucky Clover Distress Oxide. Finally, I started adhering everything to my card front with glue and 3D foam squares and strips.

To be entered to win the giveaway, all you need to do is comment at each stop along the Blog Hop!
Sunny Studio Stamps will be giving away $35 and Heffy Doodle will be giving away £25 to their respective stores!  Be sure to comment before 11:59 PM on March 3rd to be entered to win!

Each company will post their random winner on March 4th at 10AM EST!  Make sure to check the Heffy Doodle Blog and Sunny Studio Stamps Blog to see if you’re a winner!

Blog Hop Lineup:

Heffy Doodle Blog
Tallie Clewley
Mayra Duran-Hernandez
Mona Toth
Candice Fisher
Davina Cantrell
Julia Englich
Amanda Fitterer
Handmade by Kavya
Sunny Studio Blog

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Athena Reading

Hello friends! Welcome back to my blog! Today, I’m sharing a card that I made using the Kinda Cute by Patricia Athena Girl Reading digital stamp and the Window and Curtains Room Background digital stamp.

First, I set up my images in Adobe Illustrator. Then, I printed them on 80 lb. Neenah Solar White cardstock. Then, I colored the images using Copic markers.

After I had it all colored, I used a stitched rectangle die and a trimmer to create my layers. I stamped my sentiment underneath the image and assembled the card!

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today! Xoxo, Amanda

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Magical Dragons Light-up Card with Video Tutorial

Hello my friends!! I’m here today to share a light-up card I made using the incredibly easy-to-use EZ- Lights!  I also have a video to share with you on how I added the EZ-Lights to my card!

Here’s the video tutorial:

I created this card using My Favorite Things’ Magical Dragons and Up in the Air stamp sets.  For my card front, I used Heffy Doodle’s Slimline Pull Tab Dies.  For my sky background, I blended Faded Jeans, Salty Ocean, and Tumbled Glass Distress Oxides and then spritzed it with water.

On my card base, I made marks where I wanted my lights to shine through and where I wanted the button to be.  Then, I adhered my button using double sided tape.  I held my lights down using tape as well, with the bulbs facing upwards.  I used Heffy Doodle Deep Foam Tape to prop my card front up so that there wasn’t a bulge where the button was.

I adhered my card front to my card base and tested to make sure the lights worked.  Then, I adhered all of the stamped images onto my card front.  Here’s another photo of the finished card!

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today!  I hope you enjoyed my card and video!
Xoxo, Amanda

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Flamingo Couple

Hello all you fellow crafters! I hope your week was amazing! I’m so glad it’s finally Friday! We even had a snow day this week, but it still felt like a long week! 🙂

Today, I’m sharing a card I made using Kinda Cute by Patricia’s Flamingo Couple digital stamp.

To make this card, I started by printing the Flamingo Couple on 80 lb. Neenah Solar White cardstock. This cardstock is perfect for coloring with Copic markers.

Once I finished coloring my images in, I cut them out with Cutter Bee Scissors. I always use these scissors for fussy cutting.

I created a white frame using Lawn Fawn’s Four Square Backdrop Landscape Die.

For my background, I blended Dusty Concord, Worn Lipstick and Mustard Seed Distress Oxides. I spritzed the cardstock with my Nuvo Mist Spray Bottle and then patted it dry with a paper towel.

For my grass, I used Heffy Doodle’s Grassy Lass dies and Rustic Wilderness Distress Oxide.

I added some Amazonian Leaves and some Heart Drops to finish the card off!

Such a sweet Valentine’s card for a friend or an associate!

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog!

Xoxo, Amanda

This blog uses affiliate links to help me fund my crafting! If you click through and make a purchase using one of the links above, I am able to receive a small commission from the sale! It won’t cost you any extra, but you will help be helping me out and I really appreciate that!

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Puppy Love with the Hedgehog Hollow Feb Box

Hello there my fellow crafters! Have you received your February Subscription Box yet?? It’s FULL of all kinds of cute pet stencils, stamps, and paper!

To create these 2 cards, I cut down 2 pieces of black cardstock to 4″ x 5.25″. Then, I trimmed down the patterned paper that was included in the Subscription Box, leaving a small black border all the way around.

Grabbing the stamp sets from the box, I stamped a couple of cute images using black ink.

Using the Who Let the Dogs Out stamp set by Heffy Doodle, I stamped 2 puppies and colored them with Copic markers.

I cut out all the images and then put double sided foam adhesive on the back. I tied pink and white baker’s twine around the card fronts and then placed the images where I wanted them. As a finishing touch, I added a few pink hearts.

Then, I adhered my card fronts to the card base using 3D foam adhesive strips.

I love all the little paw prints! They’re just so sweet!

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! Xoxo, Amanda

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DIY Craftroom Organization Binder

Well hello there! Thank you so much for coming by my blog today! I hope you love this DIY Craftroom Organization binder I made to share with you all!

The January 2021 Hedgehog Hollow Subscription Box included this awesome A5 clear binder and I KNEW I had to use it in a project! What better DIY project than Craftroom Organization?! I’ve been struggling with finding a better way to organize my crafty supplies and have everything within arm’s reach.

Here are some of the pages from my binder:

I made all of these pages from scratch – if you can believe it!
In Adobe Illustrator, I created art boards that were A5 size.

DIVIDERS:
For my dividers, I used some patterns I found online. Then, I created my headers for each page.
I printed these dividers on glossy photo paper and then used my laminator to laminate each one.

INSERTS:
Then, I designed each of my inserts, leaving room for holes on the left side. I printed these inserts on 80lb. Neenah Solar White cardstock, as that is the cardstock I use while making cards. This is super important for the accuracy of the ink pads and Copic markers.

Note: For my Copic hair and skin page, I used the “School Girl” digital stamp by Kinda Cute by Patricia Alvarez.

I used an adjustable hole punch to punch holes on all of my inserts and dividers.

For my Distress Inks and Oxides blends pages, I cut down 80lb. Neenah Solar White cardstock into 2″ squares. Then, I created my blends on them, used double sided tape on the back of them, and placed them in my binder.

For my Ink Pads, I used the Waffle Flower Color Combos for Ink Pads stamp set.

For my Copic Blends, I only needed my Copic markers!

Here are a few close-ups of each of the inserts:

There is so much more room to add more into the binder as well! I added some blank A5 sheets to the back for notes and whatnot! This organization thing can be quite time consuming, but it’s worth it!

I have some more ideas of inserts I will add:
Word Dies
Nuvo Drops
Cardstock Colors
Embossing Powders
Black Inks and their Properties

Do you have any more suggestions?! Please leave a comment and let me know!

Thank you again so much for stopping by!
Xoxo, Amanda

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You’re My Princess

Hello crafty friends!

Today, I am sharing a magical slimline card using the Princess Bundle Set from Kinda Cute by Patricia Alavrez.

To create this card, I printed the images on 80lb. Neenah Solar White cardstock. I, then, colored the images with Copic markers. I cut the images out using precision scissors.

To create my slimline base, I used the Pink and Main Blessings Slimline Die. I blended Broken China and Peacock Feathers Distress Ink and Oxide to create my background. I adhered my card together using 3D foam strips and squares.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today! Xoxo, Amanda

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EZ-Lights Peek-a-Boo Pals Light Up Card

Hello there, crafty friends!  I am so happy to be guest designing for Pear Blossom Press using the oh-so-amazing EZ- Lights!

To make this light-up card, I started by stamping some images from the Avery Elle Peek-a-Boo Pets, Peek-a-Boo Pals, and Peek-a-Boo Car stamp sets.  I colored all of the images with Copic markers and then cut them out with their coordinating dies.

Now onto creating my background scene!  On a piece of white cardstock cut to 5.25″ x 4.5″, I blended Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean, and Faded Jeans Distress Oxides.  I also created a foreground frame using Heffy Doodle’s Stitched Rectangle Dies and My Favorite Things Inside and Out Stitched Rounded Squares Dies.  For my street, I grabbed a piece of gray cardstock and used the Heffy Doodle Stitched Slopey Joe Border Dies.  I darkened the edges using Black Soot Distress ink to give it some dimension.  I also stamped my sentiment on the “street” using Versamark Watermark Ink and used white embossing powder on it.

Using the Heffy Doodle Cityscape Stencil, I created a city in the background with Black Soot Distress Ink.  I added some stars with Antique Linen Distress Oxide and the Starfall Stencil.

Now, I’m finally ready to get my EZ-lights installed!  I set my colored images up where I wanted them and then used a pencil to make marks on the background where I wanted my lights to shine through.  I poked holes through those spots and then used my pencil to create dots on my card base.  I put dots where I wanted each of the 3 lights to go, as well as where my push button will be.

Then, on my card base, I lined up the lights and push button on top of my pencil marks.  I used some tape to hold the pieces down and used 3mm Deep Foam Tape to prop my card front up.  This thick foam tape keeps me from having to double up on regular foam tape!

Now, all I needed to do was adhere all my images to the front of the card using liquid glue and 3D foam squares!  And voila!  It’s magic!  Man, I love these EZ-lights!!

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog!  I hope you have a fantastic day!  Xoxo, Amanda

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Birds of a Feather

Hello there, crafty peeps! I hope you’re all fully recovered from the holidays! I feel like I’m finally getting back into the hang of things and finally getting back into the craftroom after all the madness!

Today, I’m on the blog to show you this bright and cheery little card I made using the Kinda Cute “Cute Shaped Animals” digital stamp to create this card!

I printed the images on 80# Neenah Solar White Cardstock and then colored the little cuties in with Copic markers.

Then, I created a gorgeous and bright background using Squeezed Lemonade and Carved Pumpkin Distress Oxides.

To create some fun (albeit not true to life) clouds, I used the “Angel Eyes”Wow! Embossing Powder with Heffy Doodle’s “Head in the Clouds” stencil.

I created a white frame border using Stitched Rectangle Dies. I also cut some Lawn Fawn Bunting Borders for my birds to sit on.

I grabbed some sentiments from the Heffy Doodle “Wingman” stamp set and used white embossing powder on black cardstock. I adhered everything to my card using 3D foam strips and squares!

Here are a few close-up photos of the finished card!

Thank you so much for dropping by today! I hope you’re staying healthy and happy! Xoxo, Amanda

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Pandas Sending Good Vibes

Hey there crafty friends! I hope you are all having wonderful celebrations with your families for the holidays!

Today, I am sharing this bright and happy card using Kinda Cute by Patricia Alvarez Panda Bear Digital Stamp.

I printed the images on 80# Neenah Solar White cardstock and then colored the images with Copic markers. I cut the images out using precision scissors.

To create my card base and background, I used the Hello Bluebird Gallery Frames #4 Die. I created spots using the Heffy Doodle Dotty Lottie Stencil. I blended Twisted Citron, Rustic Wilderness, and Black Soot Distress Inks and Oxides for the background and only used Rustic Wilderness for my frame. I also cut some leaves using the Heffy Doodle Amazonian Leaves Dies.

I adhered everything to the card base using liquid glue, 3D foam squares and strips.

I love how cheery this card! I think it would brighten up anybody’s day, don’t you?!

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today! I hope you have a wonderful New Years!

Xoxo, Amanda

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Heffy Doodle and Miss Ink Stamps Collaboration Blog Hop

Welcome to the Heffy Doodle and Miss Ink Stamps Collaboration Blog Hop!  Design team members from both teams are sharing some crafty inspiration using products from both companies!  Plus, both stores will be giving away prizes!

Now, let’s get crafty! I couldn’t handle all the cuteness of all the stamps, so I ended up making 3 cards!

  1. For my first card, I created my card front using Heffy Doodle’s Stitched Rectangle Dies.
  2. I stamped images from the Heffy Doodle Hootiful Stamp Set and the Miss Ink Stamps Say Cheese Stamp Set. I colored them with Copic markers.
  3. For my background, I used the Miss Ink Stamps Scene Builder: Meadow Stamp Set.
  4. I cut everything out and then adhered it to my card base using 3D foam squares!

For my next card, I wanted to create a cute slimline card!

  1. I stamped images from the Heffy Doodle Quill You Be Mine and Gnome Matter What sets and then colored and cut them.
  2. I used the Heffy Doodle Stitched Slimline Trio Dies to create my slimline base and frames.
  3. On my background, I stamped images from the Miss Ink Stamps Scene Builder: Meadow Stamp Set and the Rise and Shine Stamp Set. I used Heffy Doodle Memo Tape to make sure I didn’t stamp outside the frames.
  4. I used the Bold Banner Sentiments from Heffy Doodle and die cut them with the coordinating die to make perfect banners.
  5. I adhered everything to my base using 3D foam squares and strips.

For my final card, I knew I had to use these cute little Punny Farm Pigs from Miss Ink Stamps.

  1. I started with Rise and Shine Stamp Set for my background.
  2. I used the Grassy Lass Border Dies to create some grass for my foreground and colored it with Bundled Sage Distress Ink.
  3. Then, I stamped my Punny Farm Pigs, Quill You Be Mine, and A Little Shellfish stamp sets and colored and cut them.
  4. I colored in my background using Copic markers and used Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide for my sky.
  5. I used the Whatcha Sayin’ and Whatcha Saying Now for my sentiments.
  6. I adhered everything to my card base with 3D foam squares, strips, and liquid glue!

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog post! I hope you enjoyed my cards!

Make sure to comment along the way for your chance to win! Miss Ink Stamps will be giving away $25 and Heffy Doodle will be giving away £25 to their respective stores!

Blog Hop Lineup:

Heffy Doodle Blog
Silvia Galloni 
Cassie Trask
Davina Cantrell
Amanda Fitterer (you are here!)
Yuliya Yavorskaya 
Ali Farmer
Emelie Hessler
Miss Ink Blog

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VIDEO: DIY NECKLACE, KEYCHAIN, AND GIFT PACKAGING

Hello there, Hollowers! I hope you are all having a fantastic Tuesday! I told you I’d be back with another fun project using the December 2020 Box and here I am! If you didn’t see my blog post from last week, you can find it here. I made a cute card using all the Forest Friends! Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram to see my other posts as well!

This week, I am sharing a video tutorial! I made a Shrinky Dink necklace and keychain. Plus, I made the gift packaging to put it in! This month’s subscription box is most definitely my fav so far! Did you get yours yet?!

You can watch the video tutorial here.

To create the gift packaging, I used the Heffy Doodle Gift Card Pocket Die. I created my own dot borders with a Sharpie pen.

For the bears and sentiment, I used the Forest Friends and Animal Greetings Stamp Sets that were included in the December Subscription Box. I colored the images with Copic markers.

To create my necklace and keychain, I used Dress My Craft’s Shrink Prink. I stamped the bear from the Forest Friends Stamp Set on the glossy side of the Shrink Prink with Staz-On ink. I, then, colored him on the frosted side of the Shrink Prink using colored pencils. I used a hole punch to create a hole BEFORE shrinking him down with my heat tool.

I just love the sentiment “Thank you beary much” with these sweet Forest Friends bears! My daughter has already stolen the keychain and hung it in her room!

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and video! Looking forward to my post for next week! What could it be… what could it be… ?

Don’t forget, you only have until December 14th to order this box! What are you waiting for!?

Xoxo, Amanda 🙂