July Release: Wild West

The Wildest Cards in the Wilderness: Railroad Inspired Cards

I had so much fun playing with the new Wild West stamps from Kindred Stamps for their July Release! These stamps are perfect for creating cards that capture the adventurous spirit of the wild west, and I couldn't wait to dive in and start crafting.

Creative Process and Inspiration

The moment I saw these stamps, I was inspired to create cards that felt like a ride through an iconic  railroad attraction. I chose to color all the images with Spectrum Noir Tri Blend markers, which are fantastic for achieving smooth blends and vibrant colors. They brought the characters and scenes to life with rich, vivid hues.

Supplies Used

To bring these cards to life, I used a variety of supplies:

• Desert Scene Stencil: These added interesting backgrounds and textures, enhancing the western theme.
• Desert Scene Dies & Pull and Slide Die: The dies were perfect for cutting out intricate shapes and layering elements, while the slider die added an interactive element to some of the cards, mimicking the movement of a roller coaster!
• Card Basics Die Set: This set helped create perfect card bases and layers, making the assembly process smooth and efficient.
• Kindred White Embossing Powder: This was a game-changer for adding crisp, white embossed details, especially for sentiments and highlights.

For the inks, I used:

• Distress Ink and Distress Oxide Ink: These inks were essential for creating the rustic, worn look of the old west. They blended beautifully and added depth and dimension to the backgrounds and edges of my cards.

Final Thoughts

Creating these cards was an absolute joy. The combination of the stamps' whimsical design and the vibrant colors of the Spectrum Noir Tri Blend markers made for a delightful crafting experience. Whether you're a fan of the classic attraction or just love the wild west aesthetic, these stamps are a fantastic addition to any collection.

I hope these cards inspire you to create your own wild west-themed projects. Remember, crafting is all about having fun and letting your creativity run wild!

May Release: Work of Art + Easel/Paint dies

🎨✨ *Introducing "Works of Art" Stamp Set!* ✨🎨 

I'm beyond thrilled to share with you our latest release: the "Works of Art" stamp set, featuring the most iconic and legendary artists of all time!  These stamps are not just tools; they are a celebration of creativity, brilliance, and timeless masterpieces.

Imagine creating with the essence of geniuses like these at your fingertips.  Each stamp in this set is designed to capture the spirit and style of these legendary artists, allowing you to infuse your projects with their unparalleled artistry.

Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting, the "Works of Art" stamp set is a must-have addition to your collection.  It's perfect for creating stunning cards, scrapbook pages, journals, and more.  Let your imagination soar as you bring a touch of classic artistry to your creative endeavors. 

Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this incredible stamp set that honors the greatest artists of all time.  Elevate your crafting game and make every project a masterpiece with "Works of Art"!

Order now and let the inspiration flow!

#WorksofArtStamps #IconicArtists #CraftingWithLegends #MasterpieceInEveryStamp

Folk Artist: 

Skin E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, E85

Hair N8, N6, N4

Flowers R46, R27, R24, R85, RV63, RV52, R56, R39, RV09, Y38, Y17, Y15

Dress E39, E37, E35; W7, W5, W3 

Pop Artist

Hair N2, N0

Pants B39, B97, B95, B45

Top and Tele N8, N6, N4

Boots E18, E15

Art Supplies Craft Dies

Clock Artist

Skin E04, E11, E21, E00, E000

Hair, Cane, & Shoes N8, N6, N4

Clock Y28, Y26

Pants Suit C7, C5, C3

Art Frames Die Set

Sunflower Painter

E04, E11, E21, E00, E000

Hair YR18, E35, Y38, E43

Shoes E79, E74

Hat E25, E35, E33

Jacket B39, B97, B97

Shirt E000

Pants E57, E25, E35

Pants E39, E37

April Release 2024: Ups and Downs

My heart is beating like a big brass band for this adorable little stamp set called, "Ups and Down" featuring my favorite singing duo.  The Nanny Adventures companion paper pack is a must have!  These are perfect for bookmarks, scrapbooking, planners, and of course cards!  

I made a slimline card with these precious carousel horse riders.  I used the kindred cloud stencil behind them so they could fly off the carousel, off to the races!

Skin and hair for both characters: E04, E11, E212, E00, E000; E93, E49, E29, E25

Nanny:

Dress and bonnet C1, C0, 0

Carousel horse V09, V06, V25, V22, V20

Pole Y28, Y26

Bows R37, R17

Dapper fellow:

Hat E35, E33, E31

Pole Y28, Y26

Horse Y18, Y15, Y38, Y17, Y18, Y16

Jacket R17, Y38

Bookmarks

I used the adorable Nanny Adventures paper pack to make these fun bookmarks. 

March Release 2024: Desert Couple

Desert Couple

Look at this shining, shimmering, splendid new Kindred Release. I can't get enough of this stunning new paper pack and the absolutely charming stamp set!

Let your heart decide where you will take this dreamy couple.  

Make a Wish

Supplies used: Kindred Stamps Desert Couple, Stitched Alpha Dies, Card Basics

Colors used: Spectrum Noir Tri-blend Muted Brown Blend, Dark Red Shades, Gold Yellow Blend, Gold Brown Blend

 

The inky background is made with dylusions ink spray. I layered the kindred dragon scale stencil and used gold stickles glitter gel for some extra punch, pizazz, yahoo and how.

Our Love Soars

Supplies used: Kindred Stamps Desert Couple, Pull and Slide die, Card Basics, Desert Royalty Paper Pack

Colors used: 

Desert Princess

Hair: N8, N6

Skin: E04, E33, E11, E21, E00, E00

Outfit: Aqua Blue Blend

Carpet: True Blue Blend, Gold Stickles

Desert Prince

Hair: N8, N6

Skin: E04, E33, E11, E21, E00

Outfit: Y21, Muted Brown Blend

I love how perfectly these little gems fit on their turban and headband.  It really makes the card sparkle.

You're My Whole World

Supplies used: Kindred Stamps Desert Couple, Card Basics, Desert Royalty Paper Pack

Colors used: 

Desert Princess

Hair: N8, N6

Skin: E04, E33, E11, E21, E00, E00

Outfit: Aqua Blue Blend

Carpet: True Blue Blend, Gold Stickles

Desert Prince

Hair: N8, N6

Skin: E04, E33, E11, E21, E00

Outfit: Y21, Muted Brown Blend

Thank you for visiting my blog.  I hope my projects inspired you, Happy Crafting!

Tea and Bunnies Easter Card

Kindred Stamps Facebook Live 

March 9th 2024

Tea and Bunnies Easter Card

Supplies Used: A Day in the Park Paper Pack, Life's a Ride, Curiouser and Curiouser, Childhood Friends, Forest Friends , Alpha Dies

Thank you to everyone who hopped on to see my pastel facebook live today.  You can re-watch it anytime in the Kindred Stamps Fan Club group on facebook.  

Colors Used

Yellow Bunny:  Y06. Y02, Y11, Y00, Y000, R34, R85, R83

Forest Bunny: W5, W5, W1, SN Muted Brown Blend, RV69, RV37, R85, R83

Running Late Bunny: 

Coat: R24, R22, R32, R21

Vest: Y13, Y02, Y00

Umbrella: G82, YG11, G000

Britches: BG05, BG02, BG10

Tea Cup:

BG15, BG13, BG23, BG49, BG09, BG05

Right Girl's Hair: E19, E18, E15, E13

Right Girl's Shirt: YR04, Y38, Y35, Y00

Right Girl's Shoes: E39, E37 

Left Girl's Hair: E35, Y35, Y00 

Left Girl's Shirt: W1
Left Girls Shoes: W7, W5