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CAS Birthday Card

Happy Friday Blog Friends! It is sooo quiet here today as my three little ones are at their grandparents for a couple of days. I have enjoyed my time alone reading, meditating and sleeping. Hehe! It has been wonderful. I look forward to having them home tomorrow though. They are my heart and soul and I love them so dearly.

I have been busy behind the scenes getting ready for our October release in 10 days! I’ve been packaging new goodies, taking photos and getting the website ready! It’s all about Christmas this month! And we are ALL excited to share with you what’s going on here at Inspired by Stamping!

I took a little break today and created this CAS card…

I have lots of little scraps laying around and used them here with my card. For a little extra, I stitched along each piece of cardstock. To cover the uneven edges of  my cardstock, I used some Vintage Crochet Trim.

I adhered 3 IBS flowers to the corner and attached a tag from Fancy Tags Stamp Set. I then stamped “Happy Birthday” from the free Vintage Frames stamp set.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Thanks for stopping by!

IBSIC #29 - Photo Inspiration

Hello friends! Its time for a new IBSIC challenge this week! And we have a great fall inspiration photo this week! We hope you join us!

Here is the photo inspiration...

And here is my card today!

I used the Big Treasures and Fancy Tags stamp sets for my card. So what do you think about the label die? I have some things that I am working on behind the scenes and would love some imput!

 

 I layered my sentiment with a Spellbinders Die and embossed the label too. I love the effect! 

I stitched around the edges and then added some Vintage Crochet Trim from the IBS store. I made a double bow with two colors of seam binding ribbon today. I just LOVE the bow maker that my FIL made me. The perfect bow everytime! 

Thank you for stopping by today! Please hop over to visit the IBSI challenge to see some more fabulous creations from the DT and our special guest designer!

 

Sneak Peek of the New Vintage Frames Stamp Set

Hello blog friends! Today, I have one more sneak peek of the new Vintage Frames 4x4 Stamp Set that will be available on October 1st at the Inspired by Stamping Store!

Before we get to the peeks, there are only 2 more days left before the Super September Sale at Inspired by Stamping ends! Stock up on all your favorite stamps, ribbons, tapes and embellishments. Sale ends September 30th at midnight!

Here is the new Shabby Vintage Frames Stamp Set! This set will come with two vintage frames. Each frame will fit in a Spellbinders rectangle die perfectly for easy cutting. This set also has three new lovely sentiments that will fit inside each frame.

Here is a close up of the frame! I stamped it in brown Memento ink. I then cut it using a Spellbinder rectangle die. To follow the curve of the top of the frame, I used a corner punch to round the top corners before distressing the edges.

I added the Scallop Border Crochet Trim and Cream Crochet Lace for some shabbiness. I then made a bow using some Pink Satin ribbon and added an Off White Flower from IBS.

I went all out again with shabbiness on my second card too using the NEW Vintage Frames stamp set! I stamped my frame in Light Pink ink and used Distress ink for my sentiment.

I again cut the frame using a Spellbinder Die and distressed the edges the same as the first card.

Lots of Inspired by Stamping flowers were used for my bouquet and some new White Seam Binding ribbon that will be available in a few weeks! I also used some gorgeous Vintage Crochet Trim along the border.

I hope you enjoyed today’s sneak peeks and Thursday’s too. If you missed Thursday’s, Please Click here!

Exciting news! We hit over 500 new followers over at Pinterest this week! Whoo Hoo! I will be back tomorrow with my top 10 pins of the week! I got heaps of feedback that you would like to see this every Sunday!

Happy Birthday Mom!

Hello friends! Today’s card is super special one for me as I am sending it to my Mom for her birthday next week. I used the IBSIC fall colors inspiration photo for my colors and went all out with shabbiness!

This card features all of my favorite things. The doily, stitching, rhinestones and shabby ribbon. I also used some IBS daisies and colored them with Copic markers and also distressed the edges

I made my own tag and used the Fancy Sentiment stamp set with the Fancy Labels 3 set too.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card!

Happy Birthday Mom! I hope you have a beautiful day!

Challenges:

Addicted to Stamps - Fall Colors

 

 

IBSIC #27 ~ A New Photo Inspiration Challenge

Hello blog friends! I hope this week has been a beautiful one for you! Today, was the first time I was able to sit in the craft room this week. It is such a happy place. I could stay there all day.

My three beautiful kiddos have two days left of school before they are on school holidays for 2 weeks. I think I am ready. LOL! It is Spring here in Australia so I am sure we will be jumping in the pool and having a couple of beach days too. And fingers cross there will be a couple of sleep-in mornings.

This week over at the Inspired by Stamping Inspiration Challenge we have a gorgeous inspiration photo for you to try! Please use the colors,  RED, ORANGE and CREAM as your main colors! Also don’t forget to head on over to see some amazing creations from our guest designer and design team. Click Here to View!

 

I grabbed the new Fancy Sentiments and Fancy Labels 3 Stamp Sets for my fall birthday card.

Here is a close up photo. I also layered my ribbon using White Seam Binding Ribbon and some Red Satin Ribbon, which is also a little sneaky peek.

Some new IBS flowers in the corner with a double bow were added to the corner of my card.

At first, I wasn’t sure I liked this card so I made this little tag below also.

I used the NEW Halloween Tags stamp set and a Oval die to cut the image out.

A 2 Tone Red Flower, a double bow, crochet fabric tape and some New Orange Satin ribbon was added for my glam.

I hope you have time this week to make a creation for the Inspired by Stamping Challenge. We love seeing your gorgeous artwork! Thank you for joining us!

ONLY 10 more days for the Inspired by Stamping September Sale. After Sept 30 prices will return to normal!

Inspired by Stamping Featured in the Paper and Pixels Magazine!

Happy Monday! I am so excited to share with you that Inspired by Stamping is featured this month in the latest Paper and Pixels Magazine! Here is the front cover…

Here are the cards that you will find in the latest issue!

I made three cards for this month’s magazine. The first one features the Vintage Postcard and Mason Jars Add-On II stamp sets.

I stamped my postcard image with Brown Ink. A little sneak peek of ribbon was added and some Inspired by Stamping Crochet Trim.

I fussy cut my sentiment and frame and then attached it under my bow.

I then colored my daisy with red ink and added two yellow flowers to the edges.

My second card features a big newspaper flower and the Mason Jar Add-On II stamp set.

Here is a close up of my flower. I used all sorts of different dies and punches. Next, I distressed the edges of each flower petal with Antique Distress ink.

I then added some Cream Crochet Fabric Tape and some White Seam Binding Ribbon. The sentiment fits perfectly in the SU! Oval Punch!

My last card features the Mason Jar and Mason Jar Add-Ons II and Butterfly Wings stamp sets.

I used some Rose Seam Binding Ribbon and a White and Pink Medium Flower. I then fussy cut three butterflies and attached rhinestones to the centers.

I used some Cream Crochet Fabric Tape around the border of my Mason Jar to create some adorable trim. Along the bottom, I used some Scallop Border Crochet Trim and stitched it to my card.

I hope you enjoyed the cards today! Now hop on over and purchase your issue of the Paper and Pixels magazine filled with lots of inspiration.

 

Hugs & Kisses ~ Mason Jar Add On Stamp Set

Stamps: Mason Jar Stamp Set

Ink: Memento Brown Ink

Paper: Pink Paislee, Kraft Card Stock, White Card Stock, SU! Pear Pizazz Card Stock, SU! Newspaper Print DSP

Awesome Tools: Sizzix Daisy Flower Die, Spellbinders Classic Petal Edgeabilities

A Touch of Glam: Large Rhinestones, Buttons, Inspired by Stamping Crochet Fabric Tape and Seam Binding Ribbon

Post Card ~ Vintage Postcard Stamp Set

Stamps: Vintage Postcard, Mason Jar Add On

Paper: Scrap Paper

Awesome Tools: Spellbinders Classic Petal Edgeabilities

A Touch of Glam: Inspired by Stamping White Seam Binding Ribbon and Cream Crochet Lace, Inspired by Stamping Orange Daisy and Yellow Flowers, Button, Linen Thread

Celebrate Today Card ~ Mason Jar, Mason Jar Add On, Butterfly Wings Stamp Sets

Stamps: Mason Jar, Mason Jar Add On, Butterfly Wings Stamp Sets

Paper: Melissa Frances

A Touch of Glam: Inspired by Stamping Rose Seam Binding Ribbon, Scallop Border Trim and Crochet Fabric Tape, Inspired by Stamping White & Pink Medium Flower, Rhinestones

Introducing Halloween Labels, Pumpkin Faces and Fancy Sentiments and Blog Candy!

Beware this post is filled with spooky projects and cards and very very photo heavy! :)

If you are looking for Deb Hickman’s amazing tutorial for Wednesday, PLEASE Click HERE!

Leave a comment on THIS POST ONLY for a chance to win some blog candy!

One lucky winner will receive…

• One Free stamp set (doesn’t have to be from this month’s release)
• One Free Crochet Trim
• One Free Package of Ribbon
• 2 Free Packages of Flowers

Today’s blog candy is open until Friday 12 midnight EST. Winners will be announced on Saturday’s Recap Day! This blog candy is open to anyone in the world! I ship internationally everyday!

Halloween Labels

The first project that I want to share with you features the Halloween Labels! This 6x8 stamp set is filled with spooky labels and sentiments! Perfect for all your Halloween decoration and party needs!

I grabbed these old medicine bottles that I have had for a few years and decorated them with different Halloween paper, stamps and décor.

I grabbed some old spider rings from a Halloween party that we had a few years ago and attached them to each bottle with some glue.

A new Orange Flower available at the Inspired by Stamping Store!

I tied a few bottles with some packaging twine! I used Echo Park Halloween Paper with these bottles.

My next project again features the new Halloween Labels available Sept. 14th! For this project, I bought a canvas for $3 and decorated it.

Cream Crochet Fabric Tape was used along the center of the canvas to separate the different papers! All the paper I used was from My Mind’s Eye Halloween Collection.

I glued a strip of Crochet Trim to the bottom of the canvas. 2 orange flowers were dusted with gray distress ink to make them spooky!

New Brown Satin Ribbon will be available on Sept 14th! This Chocolate Ribbon matched perfectly with my paper and details.

2 double bows were added to the corner of my canvas. Another peaky from this set is the “Happy Halloween” sentiments. I created a tag with it and distressed it to make it look old and dusty.

Pumpkin Faces

Pumpkin Faces is the second stamp set to feature today! This 4x4 set was a blast to create with lots of laughs from my kids. I made this banner to go in the kitchen! It brings such a smile to my face!

I used the Stampin Up! pennant die cut to cut out each pennant and with Echo Park Halloween paper.

I then use a scallop circle and regular circle Spellbinder Die for each center image.

Some chipboard letters colored with a Black Copic Marker was adhered at the bottom of each pennant.

To adhere the pieces together, I used some NEW Black Seam Binding Ribbon and White Crochet Fabric Tape. This adhered the pennant perfectly to the ribbon. I then added some new Inspired by Stamping Flowers!

Fancy Sentiments

My last two cards features the Fancy Sentiments 4x6 stamp set!

I paired up my sentiment with the Fancy Labels 18 stamp set. The Fancy Labels work beautifully with this new stamp set!

I also used some White Seam Binding ribbon available next month, Inspired by Stamping Crochet Trim, Mixed Flowers and some buttons and rhinestones!

My last card today again features the Fancy Labels 18 stamp set and Fancy Sentiments too.

I cut out my paper using the Labels 2 dies. I then cut out a circle in the center of my pattern paper and lifted it using dimensionals. I loved the frame look that this created for my sentiment.

New Brown Satin Ribbon was used to make this adorable double bow. I then placed a White Daisy flower on my bow.

I hope you enjoyed today’s creations using the NEW September release items! The design team has some amazing and spooky creations to share with you today!

Colleen Dietrich

Irit Shalom

Kim Score

IBSIC #25 & a 1 Minute Video Tip

Hello blog friends! It a new week at the Inspired by Stamping Challenge! Week #25! Whoo Hoo! This week we have a inspiration photo to get your creative juices flowing…

I absolutely love this week’s color challenge! Please use colors Blue, Green, Yellow and Cream as your main colors! Click Here to see all the wonderful design team cards and our guest designer!

Filled with lots of Inspired by Stamping goodness today! I couple of days ago, I got a huge package of pattern paper and have started using it! Can I just say LOVE!!! Love the colors, designs and of course the smell! I love the smell of new pattern paper. LOL!

I just couldn’t resist adding a little sneaky peek to my card! So excited for next week. Plus, I used an old favorite the Fancy Tags Stamp Set. My super talented father-in-law made me my first bow maker and here is my first bow using it! I love it! Wow! A perfect bow every time!

The video below features how to color your Inspired by Stamping White Daisies with markers. Plus, how to distress the edges.

I folded my Cream Fabric Tape along the border of my card stock. I am amazed how quick and easy it is to use the fabric tape.

  

I hope you enjoyed the video today. Stay tune for tomorrow. I have another quick video on how I organize my stamp sets. See you tomorrow! Have a great day stamping friends!

STAMPS: FANCY TAGS, FANCY SENTIMENTS (RELEASING SEPT 14)

PAPER:

A TOUCH OF GLAM: GREEN SEAM BINDING RIBBON, IBS WHITE DAISIES, CREAM FABRIC TAPE, RHINESTONES

A CAS Card for Monday and Photos of Our Weekend

As we jump start our week, I thought I would share with you a CAS card. This card was super simple and fun!

Did you check out the September Super Sale at Inspired by Stamping? Click Here to see all the news! Items are going fast and now is the time to stock up on all your craft goodies!

Today, I spent the day loading up NEW cards over at the Inspired by Stamping Store for sale! Over 3 dozens new cards are available for purchase for only $2.00. Click Here to View.

Are you a follower Inspired by Stamping Facebook page? Get latest information, archived cards and a little what’s happening with me. I had such a blast yesterday with the family! The photo of Brad and I was a hoot! We had to take that one at least 6 times and was just cracking up laughing! I have a few shares at the bottom of my post of our day yesterday. I hope you enjoy!

I used a 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 size white card base to begin my card. I then stamped the "postcard” sentiment from Vintage Postcard stamp set.

2 Cherry Blossom flowers, 2 White Rose Buds, a Pink Rose buds and some leaves created this lovely bouquet of flowers. I then took a strip of Crochet Fabric Tape and adhered the flowers to the card. A cute pink button just created that little extra something.

This lovely sentiment comes from the Cherish stamp set. I then rounded the corners and distressed the edges with brown ink.

Yesterday was Father’s Day here in Australia. We headed to the beach and had a picnic lunch with the kids. It was beautiful weather and a fun family day hanging out with the most important people in my life.

Queensland, Australia Father’s Day

I was taking photos and my goof ball family stuck their heads out at me while taking this photo. So funny!

The Great Barrier Reef with lots of coral, fish and oysters! We saw a reef shark and a huge crab that I was too chicken to get a photo of.

While driving home, two kangaroos jumped out in front of us. One had a joey inside her pouch and ran away. The other one stopped and kept grazing and eating grass. I was able to get this photo of it before it hopped away.

The first kangaroo before she hopped away.

IBSIC # 24 ~ Sketch Challenge

It’s a new week over at Inspired by Stamping Inspiration Challenge! And this week we have a sketch for you…

And here is my card…

I absolutely love today’s circle card sketch! Click Here to see all the wonderful design team cards and our guest designer!

For my sentiment, I used the Amazing Inspirations stamp set that is filled with sentiments for those that are going through a hard time.

Two Dark Pink Flowers and an Off White Flower were added to the corner and adhered with little homemade glue dots.

I used a strip of Cream Fabric Tape that adhered perfectly to my paper and added just a touch of shabbiness to my card.

Last night, this beautiful moth was flying around the back deck and this morning I found it. :/ It was laying on the ground. I was amazed at its beautiful colors, shapes and elegance that I had to take a photo.

It measured 5 inches in length! Here is a close up of its beauty. I thought you would enjoy!

I hope you join us this week over at the IBSIC! I look forward to seeing all your creations this week!

STAMPS: AMAZING INSPIRATIONS

PAPER: SCRAPS

AWESOME TOOLS: SPELLBINDERS SQUARE AND CIRLCE DIES

A TOUCH OF GLAM: IBS CREAM FABRIC TAPE, DARK PINK IBS FLOWERS, OFF WHITE IBS FLOWERS, RHINESTONES