Using Sentiments for a Scene | Essentials by Ellen

I kinda love bold sentiments. Not only do they fill up your card, you definitely can use them to create a scene. Here, I used them to set up a bit of a staircase scene for this birthday card. Be sure to stop by Ellen Hutson to shop these sets because Ellen is retiring and closing up her shop! Once these are gone, they are gone.


All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Essentials by Ellen – HB2U Stamps
—EBE: https://bit.ly/3C4kD6s
Essentials by Ellen – Party Time Stamps
—EBE: https://bit.ly/3My0VVI
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink 
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or&nbsp;
  —EH: https://bit.ly/3ISeI65&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt&nbsp;
Honey Bee Stamps – Simply Spring Paper Pad
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/40ddf
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/40ddn
—EH: http://bit.ly/3GeuRnq
Concord & 9th – Sprout Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3oI3N6Y&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3mx1f
Concord & 9th – Avocado Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3BZhvZJ&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/434d5&nbsp;
Concord & 9th – Briar Rose Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3OEd5iw&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/434d7&nbsp;
Concord & 9th – Blueberry Rose Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3IJwOJZ&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/434d9&nbsp;
Concord & 9th – Carnation Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3opYcFl&nbsp;
  –SSS:https://shrsl.com/434da
Spectrum Noir – Clear Sparkle Pen
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2YNDMaf

Fixing a Card | Ink Blot Shop

I had this card idea in my head for awhile but because of the image sizes, I had to play with it enough where I was happy. I really wanted the scene to be at a coffee shop and two girls waiting for their order, but when I only had one drink on the counter, it just looked really empty. I went back to fix it by doing a bit of stamping and fussy cutting.


All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Ink Blot Shop – Hot & Cold Drinks
—IB: https://shrsl.com/47f0w
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/47f0t
Ink Blot Shop – Little Something Stamp Set
  —IB: https://shrsl.com/3icpq
Ink Blot Shop – Solid Sayings Stamp Set
  —IB: https://shrsl.com/3icpo
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3icpp
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink 
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt&nbsp;
Rabbit Hole Designs – Cottontail Embossing Tool
  –RH: https://shrsl.com/3ytuk&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3ymkk&nbsp;
  –HBS: https://shrsl.com/3ytur
Wagner Heat Gun 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2NIsX2X&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbls (new version)
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1esm6
Versamark Ink  –EH: https://bit.ly/3gc618q&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbln&nbsp;
 –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eone&nbsp;
  –Spal: https://shrsl.com/2vq9i&nbsp;
Hero Arts – White Detail Embossing Powder  –EH: https://bit.ly/3igS0rS&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1yc1l

Pastes | Honey Bee Stamps

3D Embossing folders are super cool because they add so much texture and dimension. Sometimes it’s pretty subtle but since I love fall — I just really wanted to make the leaves stand out so I added a bit of paste. It really stepped it up and looks amazing!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Honey Bee Stamps – Fall Leaves 3D Embossing Folder
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/478ye
Honey Bee Stamps – Bountiful Banner Stamps
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/478yf
Honey Bee Stamps – Bountiful Banner Honey Cuts
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/478yg
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt
Ranger Ink – Halloween – Distress Mica Stain – Set One (Flickering Candle, Jack O Lantern)
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/478yh
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/478yj
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/478yd
Ranger Ink – Halloween – Distress Mica Stain – Set Five (Fallen Acorn, Milled Cider)
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/478yi
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/478yk
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/478yc
Simon Hurley Create, Lunar Paste – Sike!
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3ve2r
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3ve2s
—SB: https://shrsl.com/3ve2q

Sneak Peek Kit No. 8 | Waffle Flower + Giveaway

Hi friends, today, I’m sharing a card I created using the Sneak Peek Club kit No. 8 from Waffle Flower Crafts. The Sneak Peek Club kit is a monthly subscription that allows you to play with a handful of Waffle Flower products about a month before their official release date.

For today’s card, I used most of the items in the kit to create this holiday card. I share my messy ink blending and how I fixed it and my best trick for die cuts.

I share my process for this card in this video below!

GIVEAWAY

Waffle Flower has generously offered to give away this sneak peek kit to one of my blog readers. Just leave a comment below this post to enter for a chance to win. Giveaway ends on August 30, 2023 (open to US residents) and winner will be contacted so be sure to leave your comment and email below!

If you subscribe today, your first kit will be Sneak Peek Kit No. 9.

To see more inspiration, check out the link party happening on the Waffle Flower Blog!

>> SUPPLIES <<

Waffle Flower – Sneak Peek Club
—WF: https://shrsl.com/3xrgl
Waffle Flower – Bokeh Stencil Trio
—WF: https://shrsl.com/45qxu
Mini Distress Ink – Wilted Violet
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2W33VQH&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2jnc2&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epnb
Mini Distress Ink – Villainous Potion 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3kbtb (Full) 
  –Scom: https://shrsl.com/3kbtd (full)
Mini Distress Ink – Peacock Feathers
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3s2YrEI&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6p4&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmj
Mini Distress Ink – Fossilized Amber  
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2EuSlIw&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6ox&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epme
Mini Distress Ink – Shaded Lilac
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3f5XmEf&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2tysm&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epkz
Waffle Flower – Shader Brush 1 – 10 pack
  –WF: https://shrsl.com/3zgdk&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3zgdl&nbsp;
  –Scom: https://shrsl.com/3zgdm&nbsp;
  –EH: http://bit.ly/3lwMdF1&nbsp;
Ranger Round Ink Blending Tool
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2NEnfPh &nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2ph07
  –S.com: https://shrsl.com/2nh8v&nbsp;
  –Spal: https://shrsl.com/2vqae
Ink on 3 – Shark Tooth White 
  –Io3: https://bit.ly/37gXnEk&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2m74m
  –TS: https://shrsl.com/2m74p
Copic Sketch – W0
  –Spal: https://shrsl.com/2vqah&nbsp;
  –Blick: http://shrsl.com/17ydq&nbsp;
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2VtoAg8  
Copic Sketch – W2 
 –Spal: https://shrsl.com/2vqai&nbsp;
  –Blick: http://shrsl.com/17ydr&nbsp;
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2BmUi8a&nbsp;
Copic Sketch – W4
  –Spal: https://shrsl.com/2vqak&nbsp;
  –Blick: http://shrsl.com/17yds &nbsp;
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3gfpgha&nbsp;
Copic Sketch – W6
  –Blick: http://shrsl.com/1ex4i&nbsp;
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2Ziz3w0&nbsp;


Combo of Sets | Pretty Pink Posh

There are always releases from companies where a lot of the sets can be used separately and together. The summer sets were perfect to use together to create a fruity border around my main sentiment.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Pretty Pink Posh – Citrus Stamps
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4440o
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4440u
—EH: https://bit.ly/3X9mHUN
Pretty Pink Posh – Citrus Stamps Dies
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/46cj7
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/46cjd
Pretty Pink Posh – Watermelon Stamp
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4440f
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4440j
—EH: https://bit.ly/3NKjwQp
Pretty Pink Posh – Watermelon Dies
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4440i
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4440k
—EH: https://bit.ly/43Iz2BR
Pretty Pink Posh – Fruit Salad
–PPP: https://shrsl.com/45406
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/45407
–EH: https://bit.ly/3pCWLob
Pretty Pink Posh – Fruit Salad Dies
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/46cj9
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/46cje
—EH: https://bit.ly/3OKcE5S
Pretty Pink Posh – Fresh Berries Stamp
–PPP: https://shrsl.com/45404
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/45405
–EH: https://bit.ly/3rfz5GF
Pretty Pink Posh – Fresh Berries Dies
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/46cj8
—SSS: https://bit.ly/3OKcE5S
—EH: https://bit.ly/3OvN7w6
Pretty Pink Posh – Large Smile Shadow Dies
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/46cja
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/46cjg
—EH: https://bit.ly/45hpK00
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink 
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or&nbsp;
  —EH: https://bit.ly/3ISeI65&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt

Stamps & Die Cuts | Trinity Stamps

Sometimes a bold sentiment can stand on its own but it just ups the ante when you combine with other elements.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Trinity Stamps – Apple of My Eye Die
–TS: https://shrsl.com/46dlk
Trinity Stamps – Influential Teacher Stamp
–TS: https://shrsl.com/46dll
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink 
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or&nbsp;
  —EH: https://bit.ly/3ISeI65&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Candied Apple
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2ZCl3lf&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/389qi &nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epko
Mini Distress Ink – Mowed Lawn
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2YJuprP &nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3beto&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eplp
Mini Distress Ink – Gathered Twigs
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3kbt8&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmr
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3QhIvtA (full)  
Mini Distress Ink – Antique Linen
  –EH: http://bit.ly/3nT4mrH&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2qevp&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epnc
Mini Distress Ink – Mermaid Lagoon
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3e0C8Xd&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6p0&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epkg
Trinity Stamps – Blending Buddy 
  —TS: https://shrsl.com/3oc75&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pm3k&nbsp;
  —EH: https://bit.ly/3DA1lbk&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3pm3l
Scrapbookcom – Mint Tape, 1 inch Roll
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3icps
Scrapbook.com – Double Sided Adhesive (6 Inches x 81 feet)
  –S.com: https://shrsl.com/2tr93&nbsp;

Pattern Paper Additions | Honey Bee Stamps

Spooky season is here and I have really come around since last year to Halloween cards. Sure, I don’t have many people to send these cards but they are just so freaking fun! I’m using some sets from last year to get us started!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Honey Bee Stamps – Hocus Pocus Stamp
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3ougy
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3ouh1
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3ouh6
Honey Bee Stamps – Hocus Pocus Die
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3qqhn
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3qqhv
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3qqhx
Honey Bee Stamps – If The Broom Fits Stamp
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3pujc
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pujd
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3puje
Honey Bee Stamps – If the Broom Fits Dies
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/46y8n
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/46y8r
Honey Bee Stamps – Spooktacular Paper Pad
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3ougx
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3ouh0
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3ouh7
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt

Stencil Glow | Ink on 3

This botanical image isn’t really one for coloring because of all the details, however, it’s perfect for rainbow stamping and it just is gorgeous! I also used the new stencil to ink up around the image and it really made it pop!

https://youtube.com/shorts/7JW5Yn2uJco?feature=share

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Ink on 3 – Botanical – Thinking of You Stamp
—Io3: https://bit.ly/3OI8tYm
Ink on 3 – Geometry Garden Stencil
—Io3: https://bit.ly/3KvfcCt
Ink on 3 – Blackout Hybrid Ink
–Io3: http://bit.ly/2YAStuf
–TS: https://shrsl.com/2slln
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2slll
Ink on 3 – Sweet Petunia Pink Ink Pad
–Io3: https://bit.ly/3lWdlrB
–TS: https://shrsl.com/2lhc6
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2lhca
Ink on 3 – Marigold Orange Atelier Ink Pad
–Io3: http://bit.ly/2t30DRX
–TS: https://shrsl.com/2cgl3
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2lhcd
Ink on 3 – Bee Sting Atelier Ink Pad
–Io3: http://bit.ly/2GpXXRA
–TS: https://shrsl.com/2cgl4
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2lhcn
Ink on 3 – Goddess Green Atelier Ink Pad
–Io3: http://bit.ly/3aXAZzk
–TS: https://shrsl.com/2cgl5
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2lhch
Ink on 3 – Trinity Teal Atelier Ink Pad
–Io3: https://bit.ly/3m2BPzc
–TS: https://shrsl.com/2lhc4
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2lhc2
Ink on 3 – My Jam Purple Atelier Ink Pad
–Io3: http://bit.ly/2SwsPFB
–TS: https://shrsl.com/2cgl7
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2lhcj

Stamping a Scene | Ink Blot Shop

Don’t want to color up a whole scene? This was an easy card to put together with minimal coloring. You just need some pops and tone on tone stamping!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Ink Blot Shop – Flopsy Forest Friends
—IB: https://shrsl.com/3j5ei
Ink Blot Shop – Sweet & Simple Phrases
—IBS: https://shrsl.com/3grrq
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3grrt
Ink Blot Shop – Tiny Bubbles
—IB: https://shrsl.com/464t4
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—EH: https://bit.ly/3ISeI65
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt
Concord & 9th – Parsley Mini Ink
–EH: https://bit.ly/3nmOK1l
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3mesi

Multi-Color Stamping | Honey Bee Stamps

If you know me, I love coloring but sometimes, you come across a solid stamping set that you just love. This set is one I’ve used sooo many times and I can’t get enough of it! This time, I wanted to just use the flowers and stamp them using a couple of inks. It’s super simple so I couldn’t help but add a few gems to it.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Honey Bee Stamps – Big Time Kindness Stamp Set
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3zt8q
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3zt8x
—EH: http://bit.ly/3Zjg5CG
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3zt8v
Honey Bee Stamps – Painted Blooms Stamp Set
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3lgpr
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3lgq1
—EH: https://bit.ly/3R4rC60
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3lgqd
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—EH: https://bit.ly/3ISeI65
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt
Honey Bee Stamps – Grain & Grunge
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/46njl
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/46njm
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/46njn
Ink on 3 – Sweet Petunia Pink Ink Pad
–Io3: https://bit.ly/3lWdlrB
–TS: https://shrsl.com/2lhc6
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2lhca
Ink on 3 – Marigold Orange Atelier Ink Pad
–Io3: http://bit.ly/2t30DRX
–TS: https://shrsl.com/2cgl3
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2lhcd
Ink on 3 – Bee Sting Atelier Ink Pad
–Io3: http://bit.ly/2GpXXRA
–TS: https://shrsl.com/2cgl4
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2lhcn

Monotone with a Pop of Color | Pretty Pink Posh

A lot of cards use a ton of color, but for this one, let’s do something different! It’s ok to use monotone colors and if that’s too much of one color, you can add a secondary color for a bold pop of color.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Pretty Pink Posh – A Little Birdie Stamps
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/42e4k
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/42e4o
—EH: https://bit.ly/42Vqvuw
Pretty Pink Posh – Just a Note
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/42e4q
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/42e4s
–EH: https://bit.ly/451vPOu
Pretty Pink Posh – Layered Music Notes
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/42e4p
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/42e4r
–EH: https://bit.ly/41F5gMe
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—EH: https://bit.ly/3ISeI65
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt

August 2023 BuJo Set Ups

Again — late to another monthly set up but I wanted something quick an easy this week, minimal coloring because it’s going to be a busy one. I love this stamp set because it has doodle images along with a coordinating solid stamp to quick “color” it in.

WEEK 31

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

WEEK 32

WEEK 33

WEEK 34

WEEK 35

>> SUPPLIES <<

The Sassy Club – Sassy Dots Notebook
–TSC: http://bit.ly/3EDjIvW
Essentials by Ellen – Summer Doodles
–EH: https://bit.ly/47nmrpC
Essentials by Ellen – Let’s Chill
–EH: https://bit.ly/45do6fJ
Ink Blot Shop – Date it (Calendar Builder)
–IBS: https://shrsl.com/3wlv6
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—EH: https://bit.ly/3ISeI65
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt
Concord & 9th – Oceanside Mini Ink
–EH: https://bit.ly/3OomIhi
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3mesd
Concord & 9th – Clementine Mini Ink
–EH: https://bit.ly/41xAkOI
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/462tf
Concord & 9th – Blueberry Mini Ink
–EH: https://bit.ly/3IJwOJZ
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/434d9
Concord & 9th – Fig Mini Ink
–EH: https://bit.ly/3KvOQAi
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/46cr6
Concord & 9th – Clementine Mini Ink
–EH: https://bit.ly/41xAkOI
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/46cr4
Concord & 9th – Sweet Pea Mini Ink
–EH: https://bit.ly/47ogWav
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/46cr3