Crazy 4 Challenges - Animals

The Crazy 4 Challenges team will be creating animal themed cards this week.  I chose to use this super cute Stampin' Up! stamp set called Bella and Friends (yes, again).  I used Karen Burniston's Labels & Circles to stamp the image on.  To get the balloon and tail to fit, I hand cut around that part and then put them on top of the die as I die cut.  I colored in the image using Watercolor Pencils and an Aquapainter.  The sentiment is from Better Together stamped onto a Banner Framelits.

I used the Labels & Circles again to stamp the inside sentiment.  For a bit of color I added the same polka-dot DSP as the front of the card.

Happy Stampin', 
Raquel

To purchase Stampin' Up! products, please visit Stampin' Up! and enter Raquel Mason as your demonstrator.

To purchase Pop It Ups designed by Karen Burniston for Elizabeth Craft Designs, please visit your local independent craft store or online.

Bella & Friends Clear-Mount Stamp Sets Better Together Banners Framelits Die Labels & Circles Whisper White 8 1/2 x 11 Cardstock Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Cucumber Crush 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Watercolor Pencils Aqua Painters

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Crazy 4 Challenges - Squirrel Appreciation Day

Last week was Squirrel appreciation day!  I mean who knew?  The Crazy 4 Challenges team is showing our love for these furry critters by using any one of our favorite furry critters on a card. I am interpreting the "Furry critters" as any animal with fur as I don't have a squirrel stamp.  I water colored this sweet dog image from Bella and Friends.  I thought it would be fun to add a hot dog from the Tasty Trucks stamp set.  I used a Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker to ink up the stamp and omitting the bone that is on the stamp.  After coloring Bella, I cut around the mouth so I could insert the hot dog.  I added a few Labels & Circles for an added pop of color along with a banner.

For the inside, I used Karen Burniston's Cake Pop Up.  The sentiment from Tasty Trucks coordinates perfect with the whole cake/food theme!

Happy Stampin', 
Raquel

To purchase Stampin' Up! products, please visit Stampin' Up! and enter Raquel Mason as your demonstrator.

To purchase Pop It Ups designed by Karen Burniston for Elizabeth Craft Designs, please visit your local independent craft store or online.

Cake Pop Up Anita Frames Pop-up Labels & Circles Bella & Friends Clear-Mount Stamp Sets Marina Mist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Whisper White 8 1/2 x 11 Cardstock Gold Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush Watercolor Pencils Aqua Painters Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers

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Bella & Friends

I stamped this adorable little dog from Stampin' Up!'s  Bella & Friends stamp set.  I must admit that I haven't been coloring lately and it sure felt good to color again!  I stamped Bella onto Karen Burniston's Labels & Circles die cuts.  I also added a few banners from the Anita Frames Pop Up.

 I used Anita Frames Pop Up for the inside of my card and it really makes such an impact.  All of the labels in the center are included in the Anita Frames Pop Up set.  In fact, lots of fabulous decorator dies are included in the set like the banners and the brackets (the rust "L" looking pieces).  To string the banner, I folded the card and punched a 1/8" hole through both pieces.  Then I was able to put the twine through both sides and keep it put with a little staple.

Happy Stampin', 
Raquel

To purchase Stampin' Up! products, please visit my online store.

To purchase Pop It Ups designed by Karen Burniston for Elizabeth Craft Designs, please visit your local independent craft store or online.

Bella & Friends Clear-Mount Stamp Sets Anita Frames Pop-up Labels & Circles Handheld Stapler 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Circle Punch

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