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Ombre Ink Backgrounds – Valentine’s Day Card Series 2020 Day 2

January 14, 2020

Hey everyone Ombre Ink backgrounds for Valentine’s Day cards? Yes please!! Using different color inks or an ombre ink pad helps you to be colorful when you make your Valentine’s Day cards this year.

My card was super easy to make and I can see all the color options with this easy technique. Remember when picking your colors, make sure the colors will blend nicely. You don’t want any colors that will make “mud”. Unless that’s the look you are going for.

Like I say in the video, inks will stain this stamp set however it will not decrease the quality of the stamp. You can use stamp cleaner on these stamps as well as baby wipes to remove any ink residue.

Here’s a quick tutorial. You can watch it here or over at my Youtube channel mzdanajoy. I’ve used affiliate links for your convenience at no cost to you.

So what cha think? Is ombre ink backgrounds a quick way for you to make your holiday cards. Leave a comment with the color combinations you would use. I’m also looking to do another card in masculine tones like shades of gray or brown. Have a great day everyone and I’ll see you back here tomorrow.

Simple Stenciling – Valentine’s Day Card Series 2020 Day 1

January 13, 2020

Hey everyone. I have some simple stenciling with glitz glitter gel for day 1 of the Valentine’s Day Card Series for 2020. This series run for one week and I get the chance to share my take on Valentine’s Day card. Really most of these cards, you can totally give to someone even if it’s not this holiday.

For my card I’m using supplies by Thermoweb, Gina K Designs and Simple Stories. These products work beautiful together. I kept today’s card on the simpler side so you can easy mass produce this card in multiple colors.

I love the tricks-color combination on this card. Remember if you want to keep your card really simple, just use one color. I think using a combination of glitz glitter gel just adds a little more interest to the card. Remember, its your design, go with what makes you happy.

Here’s a quick tutorial. You can watch it here or over at my Youtube channel mzdanajoy. I’ve used affiliate links for your convenience at no cost to you.

See how easy simple stenciling is? So much sparkle with little effort. If you are looking for more inspiration for past Valentine’s Day Card series, here are some links for you from 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.

See you back here tomorrow for more Valentine’s Day inspiration. I would love to see you what ideas you have for Valentine’s Day Cards. Make sure to tag me on Instagram at mzdanajoy.

Seasons Givings Blog Hop and A Tutorial

January 1, 2020

Hey everyone. So glad you are here today for the Seasons Givings Blog Hop. Latisha Yoast has been such a gracious host for the past eight years giving us the opportunity to give back to our followers. Thank you so much Latisha for all your had work.

With that being said I want to thank all of you for supporting me not only through 2019 but since I stared my blog over ten years ago. I have been so blessed to meet some wonderful people while enjoying my crafty hobby. Your sweet comments and likes have really lifted me up. This year as been a really rough one for my family however we have gotten through it with love, strength, faith and friends/family. Crafting has been an outlet for me since I started and seeing you watch my videos and share my cards is heartwarming.

Let’s get started with the giveaway for this year. Concord & 9th is one of my favorite craft companies. So I will be giving away the Concord & 9th Crafty Turnabout stamp. I have two of these, one for you and one for a friend. Make sure to leave a comment below telling me what crafty friend you would love to stamp with. Comments will close January 8th at 11:59 PM EST. (USA ONLY due to shipping cost)

There will be giveaways on EACH stop along the hop. So many giveaways and plenty of chances to win. Make sure to leave a comment on the posts.

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Scrapbook & Cards Today

MFT Stamps

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

CAS-ual Friday Stamps

Now onto my card and tutorial. If you have been following me on Instagram, you know I’m a champagne lover especially during the holidays. So this year I turned my love of my favorite champagne into a card.

I absolutely love how this card came out. The gold on the green looks stunning. Keeping the card clean and simple really works for this design.

Had to share the bottle label with the card. If you love champagne let me know which kind you like. I would love to try something new.

Here’s the tutorial on how this card came together. You can watch it here or over on my Youtube channel. All products I used are listed below. Affiliate links are used at no cost to you. Thanks for supporting my channel.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I’ll see you back here with more inspiration soon! Take care and Happy New Year.

Galaxy Warm Wishes

December 28, 2019

Hey everyone. Today is my last card of the year featuring products from Brea Reese. It has been a pleasure working as a design team member for the Momenta/Brea Reese family and I’m so honored. The members of Brea Reese are amazing and I wish them continued success. This won’t be the last time you see me using their products for sure.

My card is featuring a purply-pink galaxy background. I love the way Brea Reese alcohol inks move so beautifully on paper. You can never repeat the same design and that just amazes me. I kept my card clean and simple by letting my background be the start. Using a large sentiment from Hello Bluebird and just a small hot cocoa mug was all I needed to complete this card.

Galaxy Background

Galaxy background

Brea Reese galaxy background

I would love to see your designs using Brea Reese alcohol inks. Make sure to tag me on IG (mzdanajoy) so I can see what you have created. Have a great day everyone. See you back here soon.

Warm Wishes With Brea Reese

December 19, 2019

Hey everyone. Can you believe Christmas is next week? So before I let the holiday blow past me I wanted to send you some warm wishes. Today’s card I used beautiful alcohol inks from Brea Reese and a large sentiment from Hello Bluebird. If you live anywhere cold I’m sending you warm winter wishes for sure.

For my card today I created a beautiful blue background with Brea Reese alcohol inks on Brea Reese waterproof paper. I trimmed down this panel to fit a standard 4.25 x 5.5 card base. Next I die cut the warm wishes from silver foil cardstock from Concord & 9th. I inlayed the sentiment into the alcohol ink panel. These styles of cards are super easy to make and easier to mass produce.

Warm Wishes