Sparkle N Sprinkle Doctor at Heart card

Hi! Today's card is another new release from Sparkle N Sprinkle, for November. This one is so sweet, it is "Doctor at Heart" stamp set. I used the digi version, and I chose the pre-colored image which freed up my time to bling it up instead of doing a lot of coloring first. Let's peek at this card!

Supply List:

Sparkle N Sprinkle Doctor at Heart digi stamp set [DIGI3152J]
Sparkle N Sprinkle Sapphire embossing powder [EP185]
Sparkle N Sprinkle Super Thick Silver embossing powder [EP467]
Sparkle N Sprinkle Rapture Blue glitter [G1078]
Sparkle N Sprinkle Gypsy Red glitter [GM2005]
Sparkle N Sprinkle Butterscotch glitter [GM2051]
Sparkle N Sprinkle Sunset glitter [G1040]
Sparkle N Sprinkle Sticker Paper [99558]
Sparkle N Sprinkle Glitter Brush [SG1400]
Nuvo Clear Mark Embossing Pen [103N]
Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive [200N]
Nuvo Smooth Precision Glue Pen [206N]
Nuvo Custard Cream embellishment mousse [827N]
Nuvo Pacific Teal embellishment mousse [822N]
Nuvo Nebula Blue Mica Mist [576N]
Nuvo White Blizzard Glitter Drops [758N]

Tonic Tangerine machine [138e]
Tonic Archway Stripe Invite Insert Die Set [1504e]
Tonic Verdi's Wave Flourish Die Set [1760e]

Tonic 12" Wide Base Craft Guillotine [454a]
Tonic Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat [1914e]

Tonic Easy Clean Craft Mat [1514e]

I sized the digital image on my computer, and then printed it with my color printer. I die cut the image with a banner die. I also blended on some blue distress ink to the edges. I then swiped the Nuvo Clear Mark embossing pen along the outer edge, sprinkled on Sapphire embossing powder and heat set it. I also used the Nuvo Smooth Precision Glue Pen to roll on some adhesive along the edges and folds of the boy's clothes. I sprinkled on Sunset glitter for his hair, Butterscotch glitter for his shirt, and Rapture Blue for his shorts. I also added a wee bit of red, using Gypsy Red glitter, to the heart on his stethoscope. I layered a piece of Sticker Paper behind the banner shape, trimmed it, and then sprinkled on Sunset glitter as a frame.

I also die cut some cardstock using my Tonic Tangerine and the Tonic ARchway Stripe Invite Insert die set. I spritzed on some Nebula Blue mica mist to give it some dimension, and squeezed on some White Blizzard glitter drops.

I printed out a sentiment, cut it into a fish tail shape, inked the edges, and cut another fish tail banner shape to frame it. I layered these two together, adhered them under the panel edge, and added more White Blizzard glitter drops.

I colored a card base with Nuvo Custard Cream and Pacific Teal embellisment mousses. I just swirled some colors around until I had enough color to give it some depth and fun. I then spritzed the card panel with Nebula Blue mica mist. I also sprinkled on some Super Thick Silver and Sapphire embossing powders and heat them set as well. I layered everything together, and this card was done!

For more card tutorials, please click on my blog, Puppy Kisses and Paper Dreams.

This was a really fun card to make. I really like using pre-colored digi stamps. Sparkle N Sprinkle includes both a pre-colored and non-colored image so you can do what makes you happy with these digi stamps. And they can be sized to whatever you want. So easy and fun!

Thanks for stopping by. Have a magical day!

-Chris

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Sparkle N Sprinkle A Big Thanks

Hello! THANKS for stopping by! (See what I did there ... I said THANKS for checking out my A BIG THANKS card!) Woot woot!

Supply List:

Sparkle N Sprinkle A Big Thanks stamp set [00-928P8]
Sparkle N Sprinkle Pink Fizz glitter [GM2050]
Nuvo Smooth Precision Glue Pen [206N]
Nuvo Sea Siren Diamond Hybrid Ink Pads [81N]
Nuvo Tropical Fruits Diamond Hybrid Ink Pads [80N]
Nuvo Copper Penny Crystal Drops [654N]
Nuvo Simply White Crystal Drops [651N]
Nuvo White Blizzard Crystal Drops [758N]
Tonic Mixed Edge Diamond Layering Basics Die Set [1458e]
Tonic Mixed Edge Rectangle Layering Basics Die Set [1457e]
Photo Play Paper Crane Collection Pack [PC8804]
  Sparkle N Sprinkle Clear Detail embossing powder [EP280]
Versamark ink [VM-001]
Sparkle N Sprinkle Anti Static Bag [99512]

Memento Tuxedo Black ink [ME-900]
Tonic Tim Holtz Stamp Platform [1707e]

Tonic Tangerine machine [138e]

Tonic 12" Wide Base Craft Guillotine [454a]

Tonic Easy Clean Craft Mat [1514e]

I started out by die cutting a bunch of diamond shapes, from the Photo Play Paper Crane Collection Pack, and the Tonic Tangerine die cutting machine, using the Mixed Edge Diamond Layering Basics Die Set. I cut a bunch of diamond shapes, then arranged them on a card base, and trimmed off all the pieces that went past the edge. After adhering them to the card base, I rolled on some Nuvo Smooth Precision Glue Pen around one of the diamond shapes, and sprinkled on some Pink Fizz glitter. I also squeezed on some Nuvo Simply White crystal drops in the corner, and Copper Penny crystal drops at some of the intersections of the diamonds. I also die cut additional layers using the Mixed Edge Rectangle Layering Basics Die and layered these all together along with the card base.

I stamped out the sentiment, using my Tonic Tim Holtz Stamp Platform. I loaded up the stamp into the stamp platform, and then inked up part of the stamp with Panama Rose hybrid ink, and then Spring Heather, and then Polar Ice. I inked up just a few letters of each color, to have an effect of multiple colors for the whole stamp. Once I had the ink colors stamped, I cleaned off my stamp, inked it again with Versamark ink, and then stamped it again, over the colored ink. I sprinkled on Clear Detail embossing powder and heat set it. This made the ink colors shiny and sparkly! Then, I fussy cut the sentiment and cut a frame for it too. I layered these together, popped them up, and adhered them to the card base. I also squeezed on a few drops of White Blizzard crystal drops along the letters too.

I love this big bold thanks sentiment. I definitely can use it for tons of cards and look forward to all the fun and creative things I can do with it.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a magical day!

-Chris

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Hibiscus & Shell Mahalo card

I whipped out a Mahalo (thank you) card and wanted it to feel Hawaiian. This is what I ended up with. Let's check it out.

Supply List:

Heartfelt Creations Tropical Hibiscus stamp set & die
Lawn Fawn Quinns ABCs die
Nuvo Sunset Serenade Hybrid Ink
Nuvo Buttermilk Enamel Dots
pearl sprays
inks
pearls
flower shaping kit

I started out by stamping the Hibiscus, leaves, and shells. I stamped the Hibiscus with the Carrot color from the Nuvo Sunset Serenade Hybrid Ink set. The carrot didn't quite stand out as much as I wanted, and I wanted to add some gradation to the flowers too, so I added some darker ink from my stash on the outside of the flowers and stamped right over the carrot. This worked out great! Then, I die cut the flowers, leaves, and shells. I shaped them with my flower shaping kit.

I spritzed the shells with some shimmer sprays I had in my stash. I spritzed them with several colors. Once I layered everything together, I squeezed on some Nuvo Buttermilk enamal dots into the centers of the flowers.

I also die cut "mahalo" from white cardstock, using Lawn Fawn's Quinns ABCs die set. I spritzed them with a silver shimmer spray and popped them up with foam adhesive. I adhered some pearls all around the card to add some extra pizzazz.

This card was really fun. I like the shimmer and I love those hibiscus flowers! I love using flowers, and having the Heartfelt Creations dies means I can make as many as I want :)

Thanks for stopping by. Have a magical day!

-Chris

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Sparkle N Sprinkle Koi Pond Beauty

I don't even know where to start for this card ... I LOVE the new Sparkle N Sprinkle Koi Pond Beauty set, one of Sparkle N Sprinkle's November releases, and I wanted to make a card with swirling water and koi swimming in layers ... and this is what I came up with. Let's check it out!

Supply List:

Sparkle N Sprinkle Koi Pond Beauty stamp set [00-918P5]
Sparkle N Sprinkle Clear Detail embossing powder [EP280]
Sparkle N Sparkle Robin's Egg embossing powder [EP468]
Sparkle N Sprinkle Caribbean embossing powder [EP234]
Sparkle N Sprinkle Skylight embossing powder [EP212]
Sparkle N Sprinkle Ocean glitter [G1126]
Sparkle N Sprinkle Waterfall glitter [G1071]
Sparkle N Sprinkle 1/8" Tear-ific Tape [SAT02]
Sparkle N Sprinkle 1/4" Tear-ific Tape SAT01]
Sparkle N Sprinkle 1/2" Tear-ific Tape [SAT04]
Anti Static Bag [99512]
Versafine Onyx Black ink [VF-82]
Nuvo Watercolor Pencils - Hair & Skin Tones [521N]
Nuvo Watercolor Pencils - Brilliantly Vibrant [520N]
Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Glitter Gloss Pen [888N]
Nuvo Radiant Gold Gilding Flakes [850N]
Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive [200N]
Nuvo Smooth Precision Glue Pen [206N]
Tonic Mini Blender Brush Set [1558e]
Tonic Jasmine Sunset Layering Die Collection [1110e]
Tonic Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat [1914e]

Tonic Tim Holtz Stamp Platform [1707e]

Tonic Tangerine machine [138e]

Tonic 12" Wide Base Craft Guillotine [454a]

To create the card, I started prepping my materials. I prepped my watercolor cardstock with my Anti Static Bag. Then, I used the Tonic Tim Holtz Stamp Platform to stamp out the koi fish, leaves, and plants multiple times on watercolor cardstock, and Versafine Onyx Black ink. I sprinkled on Clear Detail embossing powder and heat set them. I colored them with the Nuvo Watercolor Pencils, in both the Hair & Skin Tones set and Brilliantly Vibrant set. I lightly colored the fish with the watercolor pencils, without filling in the whole area, then I used the Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Glitter Gloss Pen to move the watercolor pencil around. This gave it some shine and gradation! Then, I fussy cut out the koi, leaves, and plants. I also cut strips of 1/8", 1/4", and 1/2" Tear-ific Tape, about 8-12" long. Then, I adhered the glitters (Ocean, Waterfall) and embossing powders (Skylight, Caribbean, Robin's Egg) to the strips. After covering one full side of each strip of Tear-ific Tape, I pulled off the release paper from the opposite side, and re-dredged the Tear-ific tape through my pile of glitter or embossing powder. Once all the strips were covered, I heat set the embossing powder strips. I also ran some blue cardstock through my Tonic Tangerine and die cut out the die shapes with Tonic's Jasmine Sunset Layering Die Collection. Here are all the parts of the card, before I assembled everything.

As I was building the card together, I ran the Nuvo Smooth Precision Glue Pen along the outer edge of one of my die cut panels. I let the glue dry to a tacky finish, then applied the Nuvo Radiant Gold Gilding Flakes. I rubbed in the flakes into the tacky adhesive, then brushed off the remainder with the Nuvo Mini Brush. This whisks away all the un-adhered gilding flakes.

I adhered strips of the glittered and embossing powdered Tear-ific tape to the panel as well, and swirled all these colors together to make the card look like swirling water. Koi tend to swarm and they swirl all around one another trying to get in the best position. I tried to recreate that swirling frenzy! I put the fish at different levels and layers inside the swirling tear-ific tape waves.

Here is another shot of one of the plants, which really shows the amazing shimmer from the Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Glitter Gloss! This card is super sparkly in person!

I also added a bit of Nuvo Smooth Precision Glue Pen in random spots on each koi fish, and after it was tacky, I adhered more Nuvo Radiant Gold Gilding Flakes. This gave the fish just a little extra pizzazz.

I have seen a lot of koi ponds, and the way the fish react when they see something and they all mass around looking for handouts makes me happy! The swirling frenzy always occurs ... especially if you have some koi food in your pocket :) I can't wait to see what you create with this stamp set!

Thanks for stopping by. Have a magical day!

-Chris

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