Spring/Easter Blog Hop with the Jems

Hello and welcome to another Jems blog hop!
First of all, apologies for being so quiet! We had our crazy birthday week here and deadlines galore but, I have been taking pictures and editing photos so I will be back sharing some cards, starting today :-)
Today, for this hop, we are celebrating Spring/Easter! Ha ha ha! As we are in the grip of about the snowiest week in about 30 years, perhaps we should have done a little time travelling to this week before choosing the theme, lol!

Anyway, let's get on and share something springy. I designed this card for my Blends first class, this stamp set is just lovely for any kind of colouring and especially good if you are new to colouring as the elements are small but it's equally great if you are like me and just love to colour!

 I can't help but love these Sale-a-Bration notecards. About SaB, there is just a few weeks left to earn free goodies with your order. More items have been added to the selection too (take a peek at the adorable Springtime Foils DSP and the Blossoming Basket Bundle)! You can find the links HERE.

 I used some blushing bride glimmer paper from my stash before realising it's retired but Dazzling Diamonds or the new Myths and Magic (Iridescent , Turquoise and Green) paper would work well here too :-)

 I keep going back to this stamp set so I hope you are enjoying it too ;-)

So, that's all from me for today, you are off to the ever talented Amanda next who, I'm sure is about to dazzle you!

Thanks for looking today, I'll be back tomorrow with another make :-)
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Stampin' Hugs,

Products Used to create this project:

Stampin' Blends Markers Collection

Flying Home Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Myths & Magic Glimmer Paper 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm)

Whisper White A4 Cardstock

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

Tutti-Frutti Cards & Envelopes

NEW Jar Of Love Spring Wreath with Video Tutorial!

Hello!
I have a second version of my Spring Wreath using Jar of Love today as I had a request to make a video tutorial for it :-)
I used slightly different colours adding Sweet Sugarplum card and ribbon rather than the Peekaboo Peach I did in THIS ONE.
So, let's take a look at the card shall we?

 Loving the different colours in this version.

 Lots of dimension, as before ;-)

So,  this is quite a time consuming but (I think) theraputic card to make so this video was edited from over 40 minutes to under 20 and I have also sped up as much as I can to keep it interesting, I hope.
OK, here it is....

And one final photo for today. If you wanted you could add a sentiment or a few pearls or sequins?
 I have actually sent this card now but I left it just like this. I do hope the recipient liked it :-)

Thanks so much for looking today,
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Products Used to create this project:

Jar Of Love Photopolymer Bundle	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Sweet Sugarplum A4 Cardstock	Sweet Sugarplum 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon	Subtles Classic Stampin' Pads	2016-2018 In Color Classic Stampin' Pads	Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin' Dimensionals

Love Is Kindness with Top Tip! and Irresistably Yours Sale-a-Bration DSP by Stampin' Up!

Good Afternoon! 

I was just about to type good morning before I realised it's w-a-y past that now!! I have been rather busy and this fine morning has just flown past in a flurry of editing photos and putting together a few tutorials for you for this weeks blog posts, including today-further down this post ;-)

So, I was playing in my craft room on Saturday evening (with Zoe) using my new stamp Love is Kindness and my Blendabilities. I have really started to enjoy playing with these pens, it did take a bit of getting used to as I'm not the best colourer, I'll admit! But with a bit of practice and a fun stamp I am getting there, take a look at today's Spring-time card.
**EDIT to add: For Wood Mount Stamps Tip please scroll down or for Clear Mount Tip please CLICK HERE**

I used some of the Sale-a-Bration Irresistibly Yours DSP for the background. This paper comes white with embossed, shiny patters ready for you to colour. I used my Brayer (shock! I hardly ever use this!) to colour this leaf paper with Pear Pizazz ink.

 Plus don't forget you could also choose a FREE pack of Blendabilities (choose from 12 selected colours) with every £45 spent during Sale-a-Bration! 

**PLEASE NOTE: During SaB if you choose Blendabilities as your free gift the codes are different!!** 

Please see THIS LEAFLET for the codes or message me and I'll send you a copy :-) 

For this image I used Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi (new colour!) and Smoky Slate plus the Colour Lifter to blend the slate on the newspaper.

I tied some Daffodil Delight Seam binding ribbon around the card front and though a little slit I made in the image panel {you can just see it here if you look carefully}. Then topped the bow  with a Sweet Dreams button tied on with some linen thread.

OK, so this is my Top Tip for this stamp. You may have noticed this image comes with a really lovely sentiment but I wanted the ability to not have this every time I stamped. So I simply cut it away! It's OK, don't panic! Usually I would simply add the sentiment to the end of the wood block like I did HERE but this one is too deep to do that so I peeled it from the original foam mount and added it to clear mount foam (all links at the end) and trimmed it to size. I then popped the (also trimmed) image sticker onto the base of the case for the sentiment to sit on.

Like the photo says, this is all about making your stamps work for you, it's OK to do this if you want to :-) I hope that this helps someone and if you have any questions please do get in touch xx


***Please go HERE to see the CLEAR MOUNT VERSION OF THIS TUTORIAL***

OK, to finish today I have a side view of today's card showing the front panel popped up and those lovely, shiny leaves ;-)

I hope you have enjoyed today's card and I'll be back tomorrow with some more craftiness!
Stampin' Hugs,

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Products Used to create this project:

Love Is Kindness Wood Stamp	Clear-Mount Cling Foam	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Wild Wasabi Assortment Stampin' Blendabilities Markers	Stampin' Blendabilitiesâ„¢ Markers Daffodil Delight Assortment	Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon	Linen Thread
Stampin' Blendabilitiesâ„¢ Markers Smokey Slate Assortment	Sweet Dreams Designer Buttons	Brayer And Rubber Attachment	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad	Daffodil Delight A4 Card Stock	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Stampin' Blendabilitiesâ„¢ Alcohol Marker Color Lifter
Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper