It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

It's Tuesday, so it's time to share a project created for Topflight Stamps. However, first it's time to remind you that the Labor Day Sale ends tonight, Tuesday, 9/3/24 at 11:59 P.M. There are loads of wonderful new (and old) products in the store, so I'd pop over there right now!

This week is "Anything Goes" on the TFS blog, so I've made a Halloween themed MemoryDex card with the Summer Splendour Die Set 50 by AALL and Create. the Devil Dee Clear Stamp Set 955 by Janet Klein for AALL and Create with a sentiment from the Miss Merry Clear Stamp Set 608 by Janet Klein for AALL and Create, and Elements Inks by Lavinia Stamps.

Here's my MemoryDex card that will be eventually be part of a Halloween album!

Topflight Stamps Products Used:

Devil Dee Clear Stamp Set 955 by Janet Klein for AALL and Create

Miss Merry Clear Stamp Set 608 by Janet Klein for AALL and Create

Summer Splendour Die Set 50 by AALL and Create

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink by Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko

Sundance, Russet Orange, Emperor Red, Merlot, and Graphite Elements Inks by Lavinia Stamps

Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink by Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko

Essential Metallic Colorista Markers by Spectrum Noir

Other Products Used:
Solar White Classic Crest Cardstock by Neenah Papers

Bristol Paper by Strathmore

Copic Markers:
Skin: BV000, BV0000, E50, E21, E11, E00, R20 (cheeks)

Eyes: Y38, Y35, FY1

Hair: N6, N5, N4, B78, BV34

Eye Shadow: N4, N3, N2

Devil Suit, Shoes, and Pitchfork: R59, R56, R39, R37, R29, R27, R24

Shirt: YR18,  YR15

Black Multiliner Pen by Copic

White Gelly Roll Gel Pen by Sakura of America

Flames Stencil and Mask by Honey Bee Stamps

Stamping Platform

Instructions:

1. Use Tuxedo Black Memento Inkto stamp the devilish Miss Dee from the Devil Dee Clear Stamp Set 955 onto white cardstock. 
2. Fussy-cut the image.
3. Use Copic markers to color Devil Dee.
4. Use the the White Gelly Roll Gel pen to add white highlights to Devil Dee's eyes, devil suit, pitchfork, and shoes
5. Use the black Multiliner to edge the fussy-cut image
6. Slip and mess up Devil Dee's golden pitchfork handle.
7. Remedy the situation with a Bronze Metallic Marker to fix the pitchfork handle and the devil suit's zipper.
8. Set Miss Devil Dee aside. She's devilish, so she kept herself entertained while I created a suitable background for her.
9. Use the MemoryDex Die from the Summer Splendour Die Set 50 to cut Bristol Paper. 
10. Sponge Sundance Elements Ink over the entire die-cut. 
11. Sponge Russet Orange then Emperor Red Elements Inks from the bottom of the die-cut toward the top. 
12. Place the Flames Stencil at the bottom of the die-cut.
13. Sponge Russet Orange, Emperor Red, Merlot, and Graphite Elements Inks over the flames stencil onto the die-cut.
14. Move the stencil up and rotate it, then continue to sponge Russet Orange, Emperor Red, Merlot, and Graphite Elements Inks over the flames stencil onto the die-cut.
15. Repeat Step 14 until you're happy with the stenciled flame background on the MemoryDex die-cut.
16. Place the MemoryDex die-cut onto the base of a stamping platform.
17. Position the "Most Wonderful Time" sentiment stamp from the Miss Merry Clear Stamp Set 608 facedown on the upper left of the die-cut.
18. Press the platform's lid onto the back of the stamp and lift.
19. Ink the sentiment stamp with Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink and stamp.
20. Edge the MemoryDex die-cut with Graphite Elements Ink
21. Adhere Devil Dee was adhered to finish the MemoryDex card.

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Grumpy Cat Coffee Card with Memento Inks

I’m a heavily caffeinated cat lady who has an enormous collection of cat and/or coffee themed crafting products. Stenciling or stamping on patterned paper is a great way to extend their versatility. Memento or or other dye inks work perfectly for this technique as they are translucent.

Here it is!

Imagine Crafts Supplies:

Lulu Lavender, Summer Sky, Angel Pink, New Sprout and Dandelion Memento Dew Drop Ink

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink

Nocturne VersaFine Clair

Sponge Daubers

Tear It! Tape

Craft Mat

Other Supplies:

Solar White Classic Crest Cardstock by Neenah Papers

Grey and White Textured Cardstock by Bazzill Basics

Coffee Cat Clear Stamp Set by Funky Fossil Designs

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party Stencil by Visible Image Stamps

Floor Perspective Stencil by A Colorful Life Designs

Bubble Layering Stencils by Tim Holtz for Stampers Anonymous

Paw Print Patterned Paper from the Kitten Smitten 12x12 Collection by Doodlebug Designs

Copic Markers — C00, C0, C1, C2, C3, YG01, YG03, YG05, RV93, R81, B21, B23, E74, E77

Low-Tack Tape

Post-It Notes by 3M

Misti  Stamping Platform by My Sweet Petunia

Instructions:

Step 1: 

Use Tuxedo Black Memento Ink to stamp the Coffee Cat Clear Set twice — once onto a 3” x 5” panel of Classic Crest cardstock and once onto repositionable sticker paper. Use Copic markers to color the cat. Fussy-cut the repositionable sticker paper version of the cat and place it over its counterpart on the image panel.

Step 2:

Place a magnet sheet between folded paper. Use magnets to secure the image panel to the paper-covered magnet. Place low-tack tape horizontally .75” from the base of the image panel.

Use a Sponge Dauber to brush Lulu Lavender Memento ink over the tape onto the image panel to ground the cat image.

Step 3:

Use low-tack tape to secure the Floor Perspective Stencil over the magnet onto the paper-covered magnet. Use a Sponge Dauber to brush Tuxedo Black Memento ink over the stencil onto the image panel. Remove the tape and the stencil.

Step 4:

Use low-tack tape to secure the Bubbles Stencil to the image panel. Use Sponge Daubers to apply Angel Pink and Summer Sky Memento Inks over the stencil onto the image panel. Remove the tape and stencil. Set the image panel aside.

Step 5:

Place low-tack tape vertically 3.5” from the left edge of a 7” x 5” piece of paw-print patterned paper. Use magnets and tape to secure the Tea Party Stencil over the left side of the image panel. 

Use Sponge Daubers to apply Angel Pink, Summer Sky, and Lulu Lavender Memento ink over the stencil’s teacups onto the patterned paper. Wipe the stencil.

Step 6:

Use a Sponge Dauber to New Sprout and Dandelion Memento Ink over the stencil’s dots onto the patterned paper. 

Clean and dry the stencil, then repeat Steps #5 and 6 to stencil the right side of the patterned paper.

Step 7:

Use Tear It! Tape to adhere the layers of the card.

Step 8:

Place the finished card onto the base of the stamping platform. Position the sentiment from the Coffee Cat Stamp Set towards the top of the image panel. Use VersaFine Nocturne Ink stamp the sentiment.

Here's the finished card!

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Magical!

Here's my third my third card for the August Children's Challenge! I used the Manga Goth Harlequin Stamp to create my card. I just love the edginess of these Manga Goth Girls! There are seven different 5" tall Manga Goth Girl stamps available PLUS there is a small set with six 3.5" tall versions! 

Here's my card!

Products Used:

Manga Goth Harlequin Stamp by Lost Coast Designs 

Solar White Classic Crest Cardstock by Neenah Papers

Rotating Rings Stencil by A Colorful Life Designs 

Cabbage Rose Stencil by The Crafters Workshop

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink by Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko

Pebble and Skylight Inks by Catherine Pooler Designs

Magical Word Wager Dies by Simon Says Stamp

Copic Markers:

Skin: BV0000, BV000, E50, E21, E11, E00, E000, R20 (Cheeks)

Lips: E04

Hair: C2, C1, C0

Eyes: B52

Dress/Boots: BG75, BG72, BG70, N6, N5, N4, N3

Earrings/Jewelry: BG49, BG49, B18, B16

Low-Tack Tape

Repositionable Sticker Paper

Rough Stippling Brush

STAY-tion by Wendy Vecchi for Ranger Ink

Stamping Platform

Instructions:

1. Use Tuxedo Black Memento Ink to stamp the Manga Goth Harlequin Stamp twice — once onto white cardstock and once onto repositionable sticker paper. 
2. Fussy-cut the sticker paper version and set aside.
3. Use Copic markers to color the Manga Goth Harlequin Stamp.
4. Use the reserved fussy-cut mask and place it over its counterpart on the image panel.
5. Place low-tack tape horizontally across the bottom of the image panel.
6. Brush Pebble (grey) ink across the masked image and the tape to create a grey background. 
7. Use low-tack tape and magnets to secure the Rotating Rings stencil over the inked image panel on the STAY-tion. 
8. Brush or sponge Pebble ink over the stencil, the masked image, and the horizontal tape to create a tone on tone effect.
9. Remove the Rotating Rings stencil, keeping the image panel on the STAY-tion.
10. Place the Cabbage Rose stencil onto the image panel so that one of the stencil's roses would be in the smallest ring and the rose's leaves and stem would trail off the right side of the image panel. 
11. Place low-tack tape over the other roses. 
12. Brush or sponge Skylight (teal) ink over the stencil and masked image to color the rose, leaves, and stem.
13. Use a rough stippling brush (formerly known as a pouncy tool) was used to randomly pounce Skylight (teal) ink across the masked image onto the top part of the image panel.
14. Remove the strip of low-tack tape from the bottom orizon line
15. Brush or sponge Pebble ink  over the tape to create a floor to ground the image.
16. Remove the mask from the Manga Goth Harlequin Girl.
17. Brush or sponge Skylight (teal) ink onto a small piece of white cardstock.
18. Use the "Magical" word die  to cut the inked cardstock.
19. Adhere the die-cut to the image panel as shown. 
20. Trim the  image panel to 4.75" x 6.75".
21. Edge the image panel with the Skylight (teal) ink.
22. Create a 5" x 7" card from white cardstock. 
23. Smoosh Skylight (teal) ink onto the outside .5" periphery of the card to create a perfectly matching card.
24. Adhere the image panel to the the now-teal card to finish the project.

I sure hope you take the time to create a project for our  August Children's Challenge for a chance to win Lost Coast Cash!

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Thanks a Latte

It's Tuesday, my day to share a project created for Topflight Stamps. This week my teammates and I are showcasing Creative Expressions' wonderful products. My card features the adorable critters from the Warm Hugs Clear Stamp Set, one of Jane's Doodles fabulous stamp sets for Creative Expressions, with patterned papers from two of my most-used favorite pads, A Gingham Christmas 8x8 Patterned Paper Pad by Creative Expressions and the Coffee and Chocolate 8x8 Patterned Paper Pad by Stamperia.

If you haven't checked out Jane's Doodles fabulous stamp sets for Creative Expressions, you should. The critters are way too cute. I would be remiss if I didn't tell you to click over to Topflight Stamps to see all the amazing new products!

Here's the card.

Topflight Stamps Products Used:

Warm Hugs Clear Stamp Set by Jane's Doodles for Creative Expressions

A Gingham Christmas 8x8 Patterned Paper Pad by Creative Expressions

Coffee and Chocolate 8x8 Patterned Paper Pad by Stamperia

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink by Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko

Pine Cone and Nocturne VersaFine Clair Inks by Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko

Other Products Used:

Solar White Classic Crest Cardstock by Neenah Papers

Bitter Chocolate Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Cardstock

Copic Markers:

Bear Fur: E79, E77, E74, E71, E70

Cheeks: R21

To Go Coffee Cups: E43, E42, BG23

Vespa (Moped) and Hat: R39, R27, R24

Headlight, Handlebars, Hubcaps: T5, T4, T3, T2

Tires: N8, N6

Black Multiliner by Copic

Frayed Burlap Distress Ink by Tim Holtz for Ranger Ink

Low-Tack Tape

Stamping Platform

Instructions:

1. Create a 7" x 5" card from Bitter Chocolate cardstock. Set aside.
2. Use Tuxedo Black Memento Ink to stamp both the bears from the Warm Hugs Clear Stamp Set . 
3. Fussy-cut the bears, color them with Copic markers, and set aside. Don't worry, they'll keep each other amused.
4. Trim the map paper from the Coffee and Chocolate 8x8 Patterned Paper Pad  to 5.875" x 3.875". 
5. Use low-tack tape, Frayed Burlap Distress Ink, and Pine Cone VersaFine Clair Ink to create a  box around the "Coffee Map" on the lower left hand corner.
6. Use the same supplies to create a .125" strip along the bottom of the panel. 
7. Use Pine Cone VersaFine Clair Ink  to edge the entire map paper, which was then matted onto a piece of dark brown cardstock.
8. Adhere the moped/Vespa bear on the lower right and the hat bear on the box as shown.
9. Brush one of the labels from the inside front cover of the Coffee and Chocolate 8x8 Patterned Paper Pad* Frayed Burlap Distress Ink.
10. Place the label onto a stamping platform, position the "Thanks a Latte" sentiment from the Warm Hugs Clear Stamp Set facedown onto the label.
11. Press the platform's lid onto the back of the stamp, lift.
12. Ink the stamp with Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink and stamp.
13. Trim the sentiment and edge with Pine Cone VersaFine Clair Ink.
14. Trim the brown, red, goldish plaid patterned paper from the A Gingham Christmas 8x8 Patterned Paper Pad* to 6.875" x 4.875".
15. Edge the plaid patterned paper with Pine Cone VersaFine Clair Ink, then adhere it to the reserved brown 7" x 5" card. 
16. Adhere the image panel was adhered as shown to the plaid card front.
17. Adhere the sentiment strip was adhered to finish the card.

Note: Every now and then you find patterned paper pads that are so fabulous and versatile that you end up using and hoarding every scrap. Both the Coffee and Chocolate 8x8 Patterned Paper Pad  and the A Gingham Christmas 8x8 Patterned Paper Pad are perfect examples. The Ink Drop 6x6 Patterned Paper Pads are incredibly versatile as well.

Happy Birthday with Crealies!

This week the Topflight Stamps team is showcasing products by by Crealies. I've made a bright and cheerful card using the  Happy Birthday with Shadow Wordzz Die Set by Crealies.

Here it is!

Topflight Stamps Products Used:

Happy Birthday with Shadow Wordzz Die Set by CREAlies

Koala and Panda Clear Polymer Stamp Set by Craft Emotions

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink by Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko

Nocturne VersaFine Clair Inks by Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko

Mulberry, Violet Chalk, Russet Orange, and Sundance Elements. Inks by Lavinia Stamps

Ink Drops - Candy 6x6 Patterned Paper Pad by Craft Consortium

Fine Spray Misters by Spectrum Noir

Quickie Glue Pinpoing Roller Pen by Sakura

Other Products Used:
Solar White Classic Crest Cardstock by Neenah Papers

Raven Textured Cardstock by Bazzill Basics

Copic Markers: 

Panda: RV93, RV91, RV63, RV52, RV000, R81, R01, N8, N7, N6, N5, N4

Cupcakes: V93, V06, V01, YG05, YG01, YG00, YR21, Y38,  R39, R37, R35, R32, B23, B21

White Gelly Roll Gel Pen by Sakura of America

91% Isopropyl Alcohol

Sparkly Black Sequins

Repositionable Sticker Paper by Avery

Stamping Platform

Instructions:

1. Cut a piece of Raven cardstock to create a top folding A2 card. Set aside.
2. Use Tuxedo Black Memento Ink to stamp the Panda from the Koala and Panda Clear Polymer Stamp Set by Craft Emotions twice — once onto white cardstock and once onto repositionable sticker paper.
3. Use Copic markers to color the Panda. 
4. Use the White Gelly Roll Gel pen to add a highlights to the cherry and the panda's eyes. Let the gel ink dry.
5. Fussy-cut the sticker paper version of the Panda and place it over its counterpart on the image panel.
6. Place a ruler or a piece of plastic horizontally over the top part of the image panel with the bottom of the ruler slightly above the level of the panda's paws.
7.  Brush or sponge Russet Orange, and Sundance Elements. Inks  over the ruler and the masked images onto the image panel.
8. Move the ruler so that it's covering the bottom of the image. 
9. Sponge or brush Mulberry and Violet Chalk Elements. Inks over the masked panda onto the top part of the image panel.
10. Use a Fine Spray Misters by Spectrum Noir filled with 91% Isopropyl Alcohol and mist the top portion of the image panel. 
11. Trim the image panel, edge with Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink, and mat with black cardstock cut .25" larger than the panel.
12. Use the plain die from the Happy Birthday with Shadow Wordzz Die Set to cut black cardstock. 
13. Trim a piece of patterned paper from the Ink Drops - Candy 6x6 Patterned Paper Pad to 4" x 5.25" to create the background panel.. 
14. Edge the patterned paper with edge with Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink.
15. Adhere the patterned paper background panel to the reserved 4.25" by 5.5" card.
16. Adhere the Happy Birthday sentiment die-cuts to the top of the card. 
17. Adhere the image panel as shown. 
18. Use the Quickie Glue Pinpoing Roller Pen by Sakura to adhere five sparkly sequins to finish the card..

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