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Anita Jeram Family Love | Colorado Craft Company

Published on May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 by Rowhouse Greetings1 Comment

HEY FRIENDS! Today’s project is another Anita Jeram image pulled from my stash. Sometimes I think that I’m more of a craft collector than a craft user, but I do rummage through my stash periodically to see what I’ve missed. The upcoming birth of a new baby in my extended family prompted me to take a look at what I already had on hand, but hadn’t yet colored. So here we are with Anita Jeram Family Love by Colorado Craft Company.

As always, I’ve linked the supplies that I used with compensated affiliate links where possible at no cost to you.

Rowhouse Greetings | Anita Jeram Family Love by Colorado Craft Company

Step by Step Instructions

Cut card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# cardstock to 4.25″ x 11″ and score at 5.5″ for a top fold card.
Cut a piece of solid cardstock (I used Simon Says Stamp Fog Cardstock) to 4.25″ x 5.5″ and glue to the card base.
Die cut the background from a piece of white cardstock using the medium A2 Chunky Scalloped Rectangles. Ink blend the center as shown using Distress Oxide Ink in Spun Sugar.
Stamp the image from the Anita Jeram Family Love stamp set on a piece of Hammermill cardstock using Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black. Color the imag as shown with Copic markers.
Use the Anita Jeram Family Love Coordinating Dies to cut the image. Apply foam adhesive squares to the back.
Stamp the sentiment as shown using Versafine Clair Ink in Nocturne.
Assemble layers as shown.

Hope you enjoyed today’s project! See you again soon!

Supplies

COPICS: R20, T1, T3, T5 (Mama cat); W1, YR14, E23 (baby cat); YR14, YR20, R22, E11, E23, E55 (left sibling); R20, W1, W3, W5 (right sibling)

Rowhouse Greetings | Anita Jeram Family Love by Colorado Craft Company | Color Map

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Happiest Wishes | Simon Says Stamp

Published on May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 by Rowhouse Greetings1 Comment

HEY FRIENDS! May and June are prime birthday months amongst my family and friends and I’m always scrambling for birthday cards this time of year. Today’s project features the Happiest Wishes stamp set by Simon Says Stamp. As always, I’ve linked the supplies that I used with compensated affiliate links where possible at no cost to you.

Rowhouse Greetings | Happiest Wishes by Simon Says Stamp

Step by Step Instructions for Happiest Wishes

Cut card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# cardstock to 4.25″ x 11″ and score at 5.5″ for a top fold card.
Cut a piece of smooth white cardstock (I used Hammermill) to 4.25″ x 5.5″ Stencil the background as shown using the Hummingbird Textures Stencil using Pawsitively Saturated Ink by Simon Says Stamp. For the lines, I used Citrine; for the splashes, Bubblegum; and for the circles, Seafoam.
Die cut the heart from a piece of smooth white cardstock (Hammermill) using the Outside In Stitched Heart Stackables die. Stencil the clouds as shown using the Cloud Stencil by My Favorite Things and Distress Ink in Tumbled Glass.
Stamp the image from Happiest Wishes on Hammermill cardstock using Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black. Color with Copic markers (see list below). Trim image using the Happiest Wishes Wafer Die.
Assemble layers as shown.

Hope you enjoyed today’s project!

Supplies

COPICS: RV55, RV63, RV91, RV95, W1, W3, W5, W7 (cat); RV55, RV63 RV95, (balloon)

Rowhouse Greetings | Happiest Wishes by Simon Says Stamp | Color Map

Think Spring Bunnies | Whimsy Stamps

Published on May 22, 2023May 21, 2023 by Rowhouse Greetings1 Comment

HEY FRIENDS! It’s time for another edition of Nancy and Jill Color Together! As you know, Jill Killeen of Killeen House Studio asked me to participate in a monthly challenge with her where we would color the same image and see how we each interpreted it. This month was Jill’s turn to pick the image and she chose Think Spring Bunnies by Whimsy Stamps. As always, I’ve linked supplies with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

Rowhouse Greetings | Think Spring Bunnies by Whimsy Stamps

Featured Supplies

Think Spring Bunnies Digital Stamp by Whimsy Stamps [ WHM ]
Blanket Stitched Squares by Pinkfresh Studio [ SBC | SSS ]
Folk Edge Squares by Pinkfresh Studio [ SBC | SBP | SSS ]
Blanket Stitched Squares by Pinkfresh Studio [ SBC | SSS ]
Create a Slimline Border by Spellbinders [ SBC | SBP | SSS ]
Copic marker coloring (see list below)
Additional supplies listed in the thumbnails below.

For some reason, I had trouble coloring bunnies the day I made this card. I haven’t been coloring much lately. More accurately, I haven’t been coloring consistently and with this card it showed. So I gave myself a break and cut off a few bunnies from the original image. Jill has been coloring nearly every day so she took on ALL the bunnies as you’ll see from her card below. Be sure you check out her blog post with all the details!

Killeen House Studio | Think Spring Bunnies by Whimsy Stamps

Hope you enjoyed this month’s challenge cards! See you again soon.

Supplies

COPICS: W0, W2, W4, W6 (left bunny); BV31, E30, E50, E70, RV91, R81 (center bunny); T1, T3, T5, T7 (right bunny); B000, B00 (sky); YG05, YG17, G07 (grass); RV91, Y35, Y38 (flowers)

Rowhouse Greetings | Think Spring Bunnies by Whimsy Stamps | Color Map

Flower Shaker Shapes | Concord & 9th

Published on May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 by Rowhouse GreetingsLeave a comment

HEY FRIENDS! I was on a roll yesterday in the studio so I have three cards to share with you featuring the Flower Shaker Shapes stamp set by Concord & 9th. The cards came together quickly because no coloring was involved – the images are easy to line up and stamped using dye ink. In less than an hour, I had a trio of cards ready to go.

I recently splurged on several sets of Pawsitively Saturated Ink Pads by Simon Says Stamp. I have Distress Inks and Distress Oxides so I didn’t think that I would need to invest in another line of ink pads. However, I’ve never been satisfied with the results using either ink for stamping. So I tried the Pawsitively Saturated Inks and I’ve been really happy with the results. The inks initially stamp a little splotchy, but as they dry, the ink seems to level out and blend, resulting in a beautiful smooth finish which is really important when using solid stamps like the ones featured today. The stamps also cleaned up beautifully with little to no staining, at least with the colors I’ve used. Not that staining affects the integrity of the stamp, but I just like when the ink cleans completely off my stamps.

For me it was worth the investment, but you may have another brand that you prefer for stamping so don’t get discouraged if you don’t have the same inks (or the same dies for that matter!). Take a look at your stash and use the cards below for inspiration.

Just a Note

This is a project where a MISTI stamping tool (or something similar) is really a necessity to get the best results. Since these are solid stamps, you may need to stamp the images more than once to get the best coverage. If you haven’t already invested in a stamping tool, this project should make clear why you need one.

As always, I’ve linked the supplies that I used with compensated affiliate links where possible at no cost to you.

Rowhouse Greetings | Flower Shaker Shapes stamp set by Concord & 9th

Featured Supplies

Flower Shaker Shapes stamp set by Concord & 9th [ SBC | SSS ]
Pawsitively Saturated Ink in Limelicious by Simon Says Stamp [ SSS ]
Pawsitively Saturated Ink in Grapefruit by Simon Says Stamp [ SSS ]
Pawsitively Saturated Ink in Marine by Simon Says Stamp [ SSS ]
Pawsitively Saturated Ink in Amethyst by Simon Says Stamp [ SSS ]
Pawsitively Saturated Ink in Sweets by Simon Says Stamp [ SSS ]
A2 Marquee Die Set by Simon Says Stamp by Simon Says Stamp [ SSS ]
Create a Slimline Border by Spellbinders [ SBC | SSS ]
Infinity Circle Dies | Hero Arts [ SBC ]
Black and White Stripe Paper Pad by My Favorite Things [ MFT | SSS ]
Limelight Prestige Cardstock by My Favorite Things [ MFT ]
Cardstock #100 – Doll Pink by Simon Says Stamp [ SSS ]
MISTI Stamping Tool by My Sweet Petunia [ SBC | SSS ]
Additional supplies listed in the thumbnails below.

So let’s take a look at each card below. I’ve ordered them by simplist to most complex.

CARD 1 – Try this one to get warmed up!

Step by Step Instructions for Card 1

Cut card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# cardstock to 4.25″ x 11″ and score at 5.5″ for a top fold card.
Cut a piece of Limelight Prestige Cardstock to 4.25″ x 5.5″ and glue to the cardbase. I use Beacon’s 3-in-1 Craft Adhesive. Set aside to create the stamped panel.
Die cut a piece of Hammermill cardstock using the largest die in the A2 Marquee Die Set. Place panel in your MISTI Stamping Tool and hold in place with the magnet.
Stamp the tulip/sentiment image using Pawsitively Saturated Ink in Grapefruit.
Stamp the stem and leaves using Pawsitively Saturated Ink in Limelicious.
Apply foam tape to back of image panel.
Assemble layers as shown.

Card 2 – Up for a bit of a challenge? This Card is for you!

Step by Step Instructions for Card 2

Cut card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# cardstock to 4.25″ x 11″ and score at 5.5″ for a top fold card.
Cut a piece of blue cardstock to 4.25″ x 5.5″ (I used a blue cardstock that didn’t photograph well – it really does match the ink!) Glue panel to cardbase. I use Beacon’s 3-in-1 Craft Adhesive. Set aside to create the stamped panel.
Cut a piece of a piece of Hammermill cardstock to 4.25″ x 5.5″. Line up the Loopy Circles Border and the 4 Petal Flower Border dies from the Create a Slimline Border along the right edge as shown. Hold dies in place using a low tack tape such as Spellbinders Best Ever Craft Tape. Run through die cut machine. Remove dies and tape and punch out any remaining chads left in the die cuts.
Place panel in your MISTI Stamping Tool and hold in place with the magnet.
Stamp solid tulip using Pawsitively Saturated Ink in Grapefruit.
Stamp leaves/steam using Pawsitively Saturated Ink in Marine.
Stamp the stem and leaves using Pawsitively Saturated Ink in Limelicious.
Stamp sentiment using Versafine Clair in Nocturne. Immediately cover with clear embossing powder and heat set the powder.
Assembly layers as shown.

Card 3 – Pulling out all the stops!

Step by Step Instructions for Card 3

Cut card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# cardstock to 4.25″ x 11″ and score at 5.5″ for a top fold card.
Cut a piece of Cardstock #100 – Doll Pink to 4.25″ x 5.5″ and glue to cardbase. I use Beacon’s 3-in-1 Craft Adhesive.
Cut a strip from a sheet of design cardstock from the Black and White Stripe Paper Pad to 0.5″ x 5.5″ and glue it to the left side of the card. Set aside to create the stamped panel.
Cut a piece of a piece of Hammermill cardstock to 4″ x 5.5″. Line up the Picot Loops Border die from the Create a Slimline Border along the right edge as shown. Hold dies in place using a low tack tape such as Spellbinders Best Ever Craft Tape. Run through die cut machine. Remove dies and tape and punch out any remaining chads left in the die cuts.
Place panel in your MISTI Stamping Tool and hold in place with the magnet.
Stamp the flower using Pawsitively Saturated Ink in Amethyst.
Stamp the stem and leaves using Pawsitively Saturated Ink in Limelicious.
Stamp the center sentiment on a scrap of Hammermill cardstock using Pawsitively Saturated Ink in Sweets. Select the circle die from the Infinity Circle Dies that best matches the size of the stamp and die cut the image. Apply foam tape to the back of the circle. Adhere to center of flower.
Assembly layers as shown.

That’s all from me today! Hope you’ve enjoyed today’s cards. See you again soon!

Supplies

We’re Moving | Jane’s Doodles

Published on May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 by Rowhouse Greetings3 Comments

HEY FRIENDS! So I have some news that I can finally tell you. I was recently asked to join the design team for Jane’s Doodles. This is a new-to-me stamp company, but one that I had been following for awhile because the adorable animal images fit my style. However, before I had a chance to purchase any stamp sets, Jane’s Doodles shut down. Covid has been hard on many small stamp companies and local craft stores — both of the stores where I teach closed in the past four months. But Jane decided to pivot and offer her images as digital stamps and that brings us to where we are today: my first project as a member of the Jane’s Doodles Design Team.

As always, I’ve linked supplies with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

Rowhouse Greetings | We're Moving Digital Stamp by Jane's Doodles

Step By Step Instructions for We’re Moving

NOTE: If you are unfamiliar with digital stamps, take a look at two videos that I created showing how I set up my images to print using Microsoft Word. If you have the latest version of Microsoft Word, look at the video that I recently created for Colorado Craft Company. If you have an older version, check out the video that I made for Power Poppy.

Cut card base from Neenah Classic Crest 110# cardstock to 4.25″ x 11″ and score at 5.5″ for a top fold card.
Print the We’re Moving digital stamp on a piece of Hammermill cardstock. I added one of the sentiments from the Pajama Party digital stamp set to the sign. Color image with Copic markers.
Trim image panel with the medium die in the A2 Marquee Die set. Apply foam tape or foam squares to the back. Set aside.
Cut a piece of Hammermill cardstock to 4.25″ x 5.5″
Ink the smooth side of the Dibble Dot Embossing Folder with a light blue dye ink (I used Pawsitively Saturated Ink in Marine). Place the piece of Hammermill cardstock in the embossing folder and carefully close the folder. Run the folder through your die cutting machine using the sandwich required for your machine.
Assemble layers as shown.

Supplies

COPICS: E31, E33, E35, E37 (moose); R05, R17, R27 (shirt & scarf); R20, R22, Y35, E30, E33, E35 (bird); BV34, B00, B02, B04 (bag); W0, W1 (sign)

Rowhouse Greetings | We're Moving by Jane's Doodles | Color Map

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