My First Ever Youtube! And Team Tiny Christmas In July Youtube Hop!

Hi Everyone! Check it out!!!! Here is my very first YouTube video on my brand new channel!You can find it here: Team Tiny Christmas In July Blog Hop and here is a Playlist for the Hop with all the stops!
Here is the super fun Infinity Shaker project I created featuring a Joy Clair image called Snowy Greetings and Joy Clair has generously given us a special discount code for the hop. The code is TEAMTINY20 20% off from the 25th until 28th for stamps only, except last call section of the store. The code cannot be used for Last Call, Dies, and Stencils.

I have also used a now retired Sparkle Blends Shaker Mix called Frozen.Even though this one is no longer available, check out all the amazing blends that are, and there is a fabulous new release that will be coming out in August! I show you step by step how to create this card, including how to create an infinity shaker.

So head on onver and check it out and check out all the great videos in our YouTube Hop. You can find them all under #TeamTiny ChristmasInJuly
So please consider subscribing. I still have a ton to learn and will keep improving, and I have a lot of great content coming up!
As always, I can't wait to see what you create!
Hugs,

Judy

Ho. Ho. Ho

Hi Sparkle Blends Fans! Today I am bringing you some more Christmas in July cheer featuring the big guy in all his sparkly jollyness! And I am using the perfect blend! His very own specialty blend, Old St. Nick! Have a look!

For this project I used a stamp and die set that is one of my favorites from The Stamps of Life and it is called Santa2Stamp and Santa Dies. I used the matching die set to create the shaker opening rather than using it to paper piece his hat. I added a layer of acetate behind and foam tape to create my shaker pocket.

To make my santa super textured, I colored him up with Copics, but then added texture to his mustache and beard with a Snow Marker from Marvy Uchida.

This is the first time I have used this. You add the marker where you want the texture and then hit it with your heat gun and it poofs up! So totally fun! Then I added Stickles Glitter Gel in Moon Dust to the brim and the poof of his hat. I am totally loving how this all came together.

To see more of the Sparkle Blends July Release as well as all of the amazing Sparkle Blends, head over to the Sparkle Blends Shop. And, take a look on the Doodles Paper Playground blog, Facebook page and in the Sparkle Blends Fan Club on Facebook to see all the fun things going on!

I do hope you enjoy this project and can't wait to see what you create!

Hugs!

Judy

Still Christmas In July

Hey Sparkle Blends Fans! Today i am sharing another fun and sparkly Christmas In July project with you!

Check this out. This project uses an older coverplate die from Queen and Company that cuts out a basic Christmas Tree. I put some seriously sparkly silver glitter paper behind it, and some green glitter on top. And then in all my shaker spots I used Sparkle Blends Merry Mint. I also added the star on top of the tree with a gold star from the Oh Christmas Tree Sparkle Blend. I then finished up with stamping a sentiment from an older Stamps Of Life Stamp Set called Santa2Stamp with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink onto some plain white cardstock and trimmed it down to fit at the bottom of my card.

To see more of the Sparkle Blends July Release as well as all of the amazing Sparkle Blends, head over to the Sparkle Blends Shop. And, take a look on the Doodles Paper Playground blog, Facebook page and in the Sparkle Blends Fan Club on Facebook to see all the fun things going on!

I do hope you enjoy this project and can't wait to see what you create!

Hugs!

Judy

Pug-tastic!

Hi Everyone! I am so excited and honored to be Guest Designing this month at Hedgehog Hollow! Today I am bringing you an Infinity Shaker Card using the July Hedgehog Hollow Subscription Box. To begin, I have used all of the adorable pug images in this months kit. I stamped them all out using my MISTI and Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I then have colored in all the images using Copics in the following colors: E13, E15, E18, E40, E41, E42, E43, YR1, Y23, R21, YG03, YR68, W3, W6, W9, and W10. After coloring up the images, fussy cut them so that they are ready for the next step.

Next I have cut a piece of the cardstock to 5 1/2 inches by 5 1/2 inches. I then used the fabulous stencil included in this months kit with Catherine Pooler Inks in the following colors: Pixie Dust, Fiesta Blue, Aquatini, Garden Party, Limoncello, Bellini and Be Mine. I applied these colors using blending brushes. I love the coverage that the blending brushes give me and the vibrancy of the colors from these inks on the included cardstock.

We are then going to stamp our sentiment, Pug-tastic from the same stamp set, using Memento Tuxedo Black.

Next attach the pugs to the background.

Next I have cut a piece of acetate to 8 inches square. I then scored the acetate at 1 inch on the bottom, 1 inch on the left side, and 1/14 inches from the top and from the right side. Because we are not using any foam tape on this shaker, we need to leave a little extra room on the dimensions of the acetate to account for the dimension of the shaker bits. We then will clip the corners of the acetate so that the acetate will fold cleanly to create the shaker pouch. Next, use double sided tape along the back of the panel on all four sides. You want to create a seal all the way around to make sure your bits don't leak. Place the card face down on the acetate and peel off the backing of the double sided tape.

Attach three sides of the acetate, leaving the last side open. I am using Sparkle Blends Pawsome Pets Sparkle Mix. This is such a great shaker blend. Add in the shaker bits and then seal the last side. 

Now as this is a 5 1/2 inch card, we are going to take another piece of cardstock and score it at 5 1/2 inches and add adhesive to the small flap. Then cut a second piece of cardstock to 5 1/2 inches. Adhere the two pieces together to create the card base.

 The hinge piece will go behind the front shaker so it will not be visible. Finally, attach the shaker to the card front and there you have it.

I do hope that you have enjoyed this project and would love to see you give it a try!

I can't wait to see what you create!

Hugs,

Judy

Otterly Fabulous In Every Way

Hi Everyone! Today I am bringing you this super fun project! I am playing with this adorable stamp set from Heffy Doodle called Otter Side. This is such a fabulously fun set that features five main images, lots of fun props and some wonderful mix and match sentiments. To begin with, I used a Lawn Fan Die Set called Lawn Fawn Stitched Hillside Borders to create my wave layers. I then used ink blending brushes with Catherine Pooler Inks in Sand Castle, Aquatini and Fiesta Blue to create my sand and my water layers. As Catherine Pooler Inks react with water I gave my layers a quick water mist and then blotted with paper towel to give it a bit more texture. Next I stamped out my images using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and my MISTI Stamping Tool to stamp out my otters. I used Copics in E13, E15, E18, E30, E34, 100, R21, C1, C3, C5. I then fussy cut out my images. Next, using Scor Tape I started assembling my layers. Then I cut from some holographic cardstock I used two different sets of Lawn Fawn Border Dies to create my base and frame layers. I then attached the frame with foam tape to give a little added dimension. As a final touch I used Catherine Pooler Charleston Sequins to add some sparkle to the water. And there you have it!

Scrapsalot carries most of these amazing products in the store! You can also check with Debra for availability on specific products,  and while you are there, here is a code for a 10% discount on your order! Just enter JUDY10 at checkout for your discount! Remember, if you don't see it in the shop, email Debra and she can help you with whatever you are looking for!

Stay Well Everyone! More fun projects are coming right up so stay tuned

Hugs,

Judy

Pawsome

Hi Everyone! Today I am bringing you a super cute Graduation card! Let's get started. For this card I am using a fabulous stamp and die set from Catherine Pooler called Peeking Pets, as well as a cover plate die called Garden's Edge and a sentiment die called Pawsome Word. I am also using Stardream Metallic Gold Cardstock, Stardream Metallic Silver Cardstock, Pop Tone Black Licorice Card Stock, Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock 110# and Scor Tape.
I am starting out with a 5 1/2 by 4 1/4 card base in Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock. Next, something I find to be super helpful for intricate coverplates and sentiments is to place Scor Tape on the back of the cardstock before running it through the diecutting machine. By doing this I make my intricate die cuts into stickers and find this much easier to work with. Since I am using Stardream Metallic Gold Cardstock to cut two Garden's Edge die panels, I have placed the Scor Tape on the back. I have also done the same with Pop Tone Black Licorice Card Stock as I am using this to cut out my sentiment from Pawsome Word. I then run both through my die cutting machine.

Next, I am using my Misti Stamping Platform with my stamp set and stamping with Memento Tuxedo Black onto Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock. I am then using the matching dies and running this through my die cutting machine.

I then add a touch of color to my puppies with Copics.
Now it is time to assemble my project. I take my two Gold Garden's Edge pieces and attach them to my Stardream Metallic Silver Cardstock and then use a scissor to cut them out.

I then add some Scor Tape to the back of my die cut puppies as well as the little graduation caps and the two Silver Cardstock pieces. I then place my pups onto the white cardstock, then add the Silver and Gold pieces. I then add my sentiment and finally the graduation caps.
I love how the Metallic Gold and Metallic Silver Cardstock definitely give a bit of sparkle and add an extra bit of interest to an already fun card.

I really love how this came out!
Please let me know what you think of this project! And as always, i can't wait to see what you create!

Hugs,

Judy

Christmas In July Mini Release Inspiration

Hey Sparkle Blends Fans! Are you loving all the inspiration so far on the Christmas In July Mini Release? Have you had a chance to see all the fabulous projects created by both the Doodles Paper Playground Team and The Rabbit Hole Designs Team?

Take a look at this festive project! I used elements from both  Merry Mint and  Old St. Nick for this project along with a stamp set from The Rabbit Hole Designs new release called Kringle and a new release die called Candy Twist Die.  These teamed up perfectly to create this super fun project.

I loved how perfectly sized the candy canes were to be able to give Santa one to hold in each hand! So fun!!!! I really love how this came out!

To see more of the Sparkle Blends July Release as well as all of the amazing Sparkle Blends, head over to the Sparkle Blends Shop. And, take a look on the Doodles Paper Playground blog, Facebook page and in the Sparkle Blends Fan Club on Facebook to see all the fun things going on!

Aren't all the collaboration projects amazing? 

Thank You for stopping by!

Hugs!

Judy