MIXING STAMP COMPANIES | HEAT EMBOSSING | PAPER PIECING | USING PATTERNED PAPER | #TEAMTINYFAVORITES

Today, for the #TeamTinyFavorite Video hop I chose to really dig into what were my favorite things in cardmaking. One of the things I really enjoy as a small business owner myself is supporting other small businesses. Funny enough the image stamp sets I used in today's cards were purchased because I "met" the business owner in a Facebook group. I was asking about people mashing stamp companies together in one card like I often do, and she replied that she likes doing that but she owns her own company so she often uses her own items. This turned into a quick conversation something like "what company do you own" "ink blot shop" "hmmm, I'll go look" "thanks" "I placed an order"

I ended up with these two adorable sets. Fat Cats and Playful Pups. I thought the images would work well together. In supporting a small company I am supporting a family, new and creative thought, and someone's dreams. Those things really matter to me.

It was a quick interaction but as a small business owner I know how amazing it feels to put your product in someone's hands. And I wanted her to feel that. If this blog post were a song it would be that one that says "these are a few of my favorite things" ... ;) Because there is so much more. This card is jam packed with favorites.

I, as I spoke a little on, really enjoy mashing companies together. While creating with a singular company is fun, I find more creative joy in mixing and matching. So I used the Ink Blot Shop's image stamps but used a sentiment from Trinity Stamps. While they are a larger company, they are by no means a very large company. This set was also gifted to me at Christmas time by a friend and I really wanted to use it. This set is a senti-mini set called Kind One. I did see coordinating dies on their site and may have to go pick them up. P.S. Thank you Courtney. ;)

I also enjoy paper piecing and wanted to incorporate that technique. I chose to paper piece the dog bed the cat took over with some paper from Doodlebug's Dog Love 6x6 paper pad. I also used this paper pad to do the patterned paper layout for this card. Using patterned paper is another love of mine. And I absolutely wanted to incorporate my love for patterned paper into this card.

My coloring medium of choice is Copic coloring so I used those to color my images. I also finished this card with heat embossing two different ways. Colored heat embossing on dark cardstock (white on black) and Black stamping with clear embossing on white cardstock.  All of these techniques add so much to the final product.

Now that I've probably bored you with the details of my favorites and how I incorporated them, I wanted to talk a little about what is going on in this scene. You see the dog, he got a brand new bed from his owner. And as always the cat had to check it out first. It seems as though the dog is fine with it and takes residency on the cat's rug which is much, much too small. The entire time the bird watches from his perch and notices how kind the dog really is. He could have chased the cat from his new bed but he just laid down on the rug instead.

All this to say, be a dog, be this dog, be kind.

You can watch the entire card come together on my YouTube channel here: Delaney Jane Cards


Thank you for stopping by and as always GIVE CARDS GENEROUSLY!
-Renee'

All items were purchased with my own funds. This video / blog is not sponsored.

Confused about why I named it all Delaney Jane Cards if my name is Renee’?

This entire thing, shop, YouTube channel, blog, etc, it is all named after our angel daughter who passed away in 2013. I made her some promises when she passed away. I would spread joy, I would make her proud and I would speak her name daily. This is one way we choose to honor her memory, and help me keep my promises.

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Products Used

***Many of the links below are Affiliate Links. I make a small commision when you purchase through these links. It costs you no additional funds to support my blog and channel in this way. 

Inks

Ink on 3 blackout ink

https://www.not2shabbyshop.com/Blackout-Hybrid-Detail-Ink_p_8417.html/?Affid=14 (Not2Shabby)

Versafine Onyx black

https://amzn.to/2sVz7oX (Amazon)

Versamark

https://amzn.to/2Q2pb6e (Amazon)

https://butterflyreflectionsink.3dcartstores.com/VersaMark-Pad_p_938.html (BRI Not affiliate)

Adhesives

Scotch ATG

https://amzn.to/2Zhj1SL  (Amazon)

ScraPerfect Best Glue Ever

https://scraperfect.com/products/best-glue-ever/?wpam_id=21 (ScraPerfect)

Coloring Mediums

Tombow Marker

https://amzn.to/2PJ9eBK  (Amazon)

Copic Multi-liner SP .5

https://amzn.to/2PIssrk  (Amazon)

Copic Markers

https://www.dickblick.com/products/copic-sketch-markers/  (Blick Art Supplies – not affiliate)

Markers used:

E57,E57, E77 & E79 Dog

Y26, YR23, YR27 Cat rug and Bird perch

C0, C2, C4 Shading on the patterned paper for the dog bed

E07, E37, YR27 Cat

R81, R83, R85, R89 Cat nose, bird belly

B32, B34, B37 Bird Body

YR65, YR68 Bird Beak

W5 & W7 Dog Nose

BG53, C2 & C4 Dog bed

BG70, BG72, & BG75 Wall color

W5, W7, &W9 Floor color

Additional Tools

Mini Misti

https://amzn.to/36TvONK (Amazon)

Sakura Gelly Roll Classic Pen Bold 10 White

https://amzn.to/2Mjlc2T  (Amazon)

Black Glaze pen

https://amzn.to/393uERW  (Amazon)

T-ruler Westcott

https://amzn.to/2QbZHCr  (Amazon)

EK Success Reverse Tweezers

https://amzn.to/36YHSgR (Amazon)

Paper

Neenah 80# solar white

https://amzn.to/2Sm2iMV  (Amazon)

Doodlebug- Puppy Love

https://amzn.to/34Z1NLn (Amazon)

Filming & Editing

MSI GL73 9SDK-219 17.3" Gaming Laptop, 144Hz Display, Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX1660Ti, 16GB, 512GB NVMe SSD

https://amzn.to/2EUX42F (Amazon)

TENMOS M2 Wireless Gaming Mouse, Silent Rechargeable Optical USB Computer Mice Wireless with 7 Color LED Light, Ergonomic Design, 3 Adjustable DPI Compatible with Laptop/PC/Notebook, 6 Buttons (Black)

https://amzn.to/2SlY7R8 (Amazon)

Vtin Headset with Microphone, USB Headset/ 3.5mm Computer Headphone Headset Noise Cancelling and Hands-Free with Mic, Stereo On-Ear Wired Business Headset for Skype, Call Center, PC, Phone, Mac

https://amzn.to/2Sp1x5C (Amazon)

COLORING WHITE WITH NO WHITE | UNITY STAMP COMPANY BLOG HOP | COPIC COLORING SNOWMAN | LIGHTED GLOW

I had the pleasure of being a GIU 2019 Guest in October of this year. GIU= Growing In Unity. It is sort of an ambassador program Unity Stamp Co has and they allow different paper crafters to be featured with their products every single week of the year. It is a really cool program. If you are ever in need of some really wonderful encouragement that is a great program to participate in. Since I participated in October I was asked to be a part of this hop for the "fall" GIU guests sort of wrap up party.

We are each featuring a Unity stamp in our own style and sharing with you what or how we did it.  One fun thing Unity does, ALWAYS GIVES THINGS AWAY! There is a prize in every one of those GIU weeks as well as prizes all the time on their Facebook page. There will be a list at the end of my post with the entire lineup. I'm last. So if you ended here you have been to all the places! If you are starting here that's fine too. It's not a race. ;)

When you participate in the GIU program you are rewarded with kindness, super helpful comment, lots of encouragement and a stamp set! This was the one I picked this past October so I thought it would be only fitting if I used it for today's card. I really took my time choosing the set I wanted because I have so many Unity stamps there wasn't many of these large sets I didn't have at least a part or piece of.  I could see lots of use for this kit and still have so many ideas! TWINKLE 1/2018 KOTM

This silly snowman was my stamp of choice today. I even used a sentiment from this set. These KOTM sets are really compiled well and you can make complete cards with them. So if you are wondering, yes, they are worth it. 

I wanted to color him like the star was glowing on him. I also wanted to color white with no white. I think I've created just that with this combination of colors. 

I made sure to carry the glow down the side of the snowman where the snow would bulge out and the star glow would hit it. 

Copics Used:
Snow: BG 78, 75, 72, 70
Snowman: B 99, 97, 95, 93, 91 & BG 70
Carrot Nose: YR 04, 23, 27
Scarf: YG 21, 25, 17 & G 29
Sky: B 34, 37, 39
Star & Glow: Y 02, 08


I topped the glow off with some Nuvo Clear Glitter Overlay Pen to add more glow. I ran the background panel through my die cut machine with a Spellbinders oval die and then through with the falling snow embossing folder by Darice. That folder is really oriented for a horizontal card but I just placed my paper in it so I could have this snow falling. Where the embossed falling snow ends, the gel pen falling snow on the snowman is more concentrated.

I heat embossed the sentiment in white using Brutus Monroe Alabaster White Embossing Powder onto the oval I die cut from this panel, why waste paper, right? Then I fussy cut it fairly close to the sentiment leaving a small border.  I adhered this with liquid adhesive, Art Institute clear glue.

I really love how this card turned out. I love it most because up until about an hour ago I was still recovering from a week long illness. So the coloring felt so amazing!


Although this is a blog hop, I do have a process video on my channel if you want to see how I did the coloring or any other part of this card. Or to just stop in and say hi! Delaney Jane Cards YouTube

The blog lineup as promised:

1. Tammy Huber Murphy https://www.youtube.com/user/tjskids...
2. Joyce Verdon https://joycielcreations.blogspot.com/
3. Shanna Slater, https://caffeinatedcraftiness.wordpress.com/
4. Edelmira Rivera http://winecheesescrapbooking.blogspot.com/
5. Sharon Duff https://dannyandpeteysmom.blogspot.com/
6. Trude Julie Berg https://parentesfantom1.blogspot.com/
7. Annie Sterner https://justascrapdork.blogspot.com/
8. Renee Moran https://delaneyjanecards.blogspot.com/    <--You Are Here

Thank you for stopping by and as always

GIVE CARDS GENEROUSLY!

~Renee’

Most items were purchased with my own funds. This blog is not sponsored but Unity has provided me with the stamp set I have used. 

Confused about why I named it all Delaney Jane Cards if my name is Renee’?

This entire thing, shop, YouTube channel, blog, etc, it is all named after our angel daughter who passed away in 2013. I made her some promises when she passed away. I would spread joy, I would make her proud and I would speak her name daily. This is one way we choose to honor her memory, and help me keep my promises.

YouTube is at:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyFZ3_vCTd3EohFMlGfRODQ

Check out our online store at: www.delaneyjanecards.com

Want to visit us on Instagram? Check us out at @delaneyjanecards

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/delaneyjanecards/

Email: delaneyjanecards@gmail.com

I may use Affiliate links when possible. These links are affiliate links. There are no additional fees to you but I earn a small portion when you purchase through links I've provided. Thank you for supporting my family and my blog and YouTube channel.

HOW TO | HONEY BEE STAMPS PRESENT BOX DIE | GIFT CARD HOLDER | How to assemble the new present box die

I ordered the new present box die from Honeybee during the black friday sale. I couldn't pass up the 25% off for dies like that!

I searched YouTube for a tutorial on the die. I had only seen Jennifer McGuire us it fairly quickly during one of her videos. I really wanted to take the time to show how this die works. Which is pretty genius by the way. Honeybee did a great job!

I do have a video Tutorial on my YouTube Channel but I know sometimes photo tutorials are easier to follow. So I'm going to try to show how to use this set. First, take all the pieces apart, use your snips or bend them back and forth to break them free from one another.

Here, you can see all the pieces for the present bow and the ribbon. There are two small rectangles, a larger rectangle, a bow tail die and a bow loop die.

I then die cut the pieces for the outside of the box from a coordinating cardstock. The rectangle with the metal down the center is the top of the box and the piece with the tabs is the side of the box.

You will need two pieces for the box. They do include a square die without the tabs. You can use that to decorate your box. I haven't tried to see if I could use it instead of a second box side but that might be a possibility.

This is the part of this die set that is genius. These two pieces create a pull out for the gift card that the gift card fits into. 

I used removable tape to hold the pieces together. Make sure they are pretty secure. You need to die cut this piece 3 times from medium weight cardstock or 2 times from heavy weight cardstock. I did make this image larger so you could see how I have the pieces positioned. The smaller die is fairly tight to the one side of the rectangle.

Once you have your 2 or 3 pieces cut out (depending on your cardstock) then remove the inner die and die cut this panel as a whole panel. So you have 2 or 3 of the window looking pieces and one rectangle at this point. Stack the die cuts onto one another and then layer the finished piece onto the whole rectangle.

Once you have that piece assembled take the rectangle that has the score line down the center and adhere it to the "pull tab" . The way this hangs over the pull tab is why you need to put that smaller rectangle nearer the bottom rather than centered. 

Then fold up your tabs on your box pieces, front and back, and apply the adhesive you love using most. I chose this double sided tape to adhere my pieces. I didn't want liquid glue oozing out but I'm sure you could use liquid. I think it would work if you were careful. 

You can put the bow together at this point. There are two small rectangles, they are about the same size or are the same size. The only real difference is that one has 2 score lines on it. This is the piece for the bow. The other is for the ribbon on the top of the box.

The bow tail die is made for double sided cardstock and I used single sided so all I did was snip it at the fold like and adhere the pieces together with a small piece of double sided adhesive.

I slid the slider into the channel created on the box when it is put together and then lined up the "ribbon" on the top and bottom of the box. (The two rectangles one long, one short) Then I adhered the bow tails to the top of the box making sure that no adhesive went over the edge. 

I adhered the bow to the center of the tails and that is the box. It took me about 26 minutes from opening the package to finishing my project which included separating all the dies. 

One very nice thing about this finished present gift card holder is, it fits into an A2 sized envelope. 

I'd love to know if this was helpful for you in the comments below.

Here are some others I made using this die.

Thank you for stopping by and as always

GIVE CARDS GENEROUSLY!

~Renee’

All items were purchased with my own funds. This video / blog is not sponsored.

Confused about why I named it all Delaney Jane Cards if my name is Renee’?

This entire thing, shop, YouTube channel, blog, etc, it is all named after our angel daughter who passed away in 2013. I made her some promises when she passed away. I would spread joy, I would make her proud and I would speak her name daily. This is one way we choose to honor her memory, and help me keep my promises.

YouTube is at:  https://youtu.be/WUUu2xBpcaM

Check out our online store at: www.delaneyjanecards.com

Want to visit us on Instagram? Check us out at @delaneyjanecards

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/delaneyjanecards/

Email: delaneyjanecards@gmail.com

CREATING TEXTURE THROUGH PATTERNED PAPER AND DIE CUTS | WEDDING CARD

Today, I created a wedding card using some of my favorite Pink and Main papers. I adore this pad from them called The Shore. I wasn't able to find it in their store or in the SSS store. Probably because it is hard to keep in stock, just my guess.

The papers don't have any texture to them but the images on them appear to be textured. All textures of the beach and sea. <3

I pulled out several die sets to create this card, Mama Elephant, MFT, Nellies, Amuse, Gina Marie, And Honey Bee.

I used this set from Simon Says Stamp for the stamped sentiment on the outside and the coordinating sentiment on the inside. 

Thank you for stopping by and as always

GIVE CARDS GENEROUSLY!

~Renee’

All items were purchased with my own funds. This video / blog is not sponsored.

Confused about why I named it all Delaney Jane Cards if my name is Renee’?

This entire thing, shop, YouTube channel, blog, etc, it is all named after our angel daughter who passed away in 2013. I made her some promises when she passed away. I would spread joy, I would make her proud and I would speak her name daily. This is one way we choose to honor her memory, and help me keep my promises.

YouTube is at:  https://youtu.be/KF2Ax6KhrGY

Check out our online store at: www.delaneyjanecards.com

Want to visit us on Instagram? Check us out at @delaneyjanecards

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/delaneyjanecards/

Email: delaneyjanecards@gmail.com

GLIMMER CHRISTMAS TREE CARDS | GO PRESS AND FOIL SYSTEM | MASS PRODUCE | CHRISTMAS CARD SERIES 2019

I created several cards (12) with the Go Press and Foil System from Crafter's Companion. I've had this system for a while now and I've used it a few times. When Spellbinders moved a few months ago they had this gigantic sale and I picked up some new Hot Foil Stamps. One of which is this amazing tree and I planned on making a bunch of Christmas cards with it. Cooper (age 4) was my side kick for these cards and he helped me make them all. He loves to "Be Mommy" and make whatever I'm making too.

We share our process, the things that worked and what didn't. Because that is how crafting works in my craft room. We find what works through trial and error. The Go Press and Foil system is neat. It is all self contained. The plates are attached to the platform so I can't lose them. Which is HUGE! The platform is fed through a die cut machine, I have a Big Shot, and depending on the machine you may need more or less paper to shim your sandwich. I used printer paper cut to size and that worked well... after figuring out how much we needed.

I'm so glad to have you here today and I'd love to know if you have a foil system like this at home. Do you love it? Do you loath it? And do your kids love to help? Thank you for stopping by and as always GIVE CARDS GENEROUSLY! ~Renee’ All items were purchased with my own funds. This video / blog is not sponsored. Confused about why I named it all Delaney Jane Cards if my name is Renee’? This entire thing, shop, YouTube channel, blog, etc, it is all named after our angel daughter who passed away in 2013. I made her some promises when she passed away. I would spread joy, I would make her proud and I would speak her name daily. This is one way we choose to honor her memory, and help me keep my promises. YouTube is at: https://youtu.be/U6vjh9HvROA Check out our online store at: www.delaneyjanecards.com Want to visit us on Instagram? Check us out at @delaneyjanecards Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/delaneyjanecards/ Email: delaneyjanecards@gmail.com

FLORIDA THEMED CARDS | CREATING PERSONALIZED CHRISTMAS CARDS |USING LINE ART| CHRISTMAS CARD SERIES

I created 6 personalized Christmas cards for my Aunt and Uncle who live in Florida. The information I had was Florida themed and they like corvettes. Well, more than like Corvettes... but you get the picture.

The Corvette image is a free line art image from a site specializing in children's free coloring images. Take a look at what you can add to your creations.

I layered two tags on the lower corner of the card with so many details. A Florida, Vellum overlay, heat embossed sentiment, ribbon, thread... even some stitching detail.

The Santa image is from a Sunny Studio Stamp set recently included in a Scrapping for Less card kit. The bird stamp is from Victorine Originals now known as SumMore Fun Stamps. Ink blending, die cutting and some creativity created these adorable cards.















Thank you for stopping by and as always GIVE CARDS GENEROUSLY! ~Renee’ All items were purchased with my own funds. This video / blog is not sponsored. Confused about why I named it all Delaney Jane Cards if my name is Renee’? This entire thing, shop, YouTube channel, blog, etc, it is all named after our angel daughter who passed away in 2013. I made her some promises when she passed away. I would spread joy, I would make her proud and I would speak her name daily. This is one way we choose to honor her memory, and help me keep my promises. YouTube is at: https://youtu.be/VZTpq-fh1iA Check out our online store at: www.delaneyjanecards.com Want to visit us on Instagram? Check us out at @delaneyjanecards Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/delaneyjanecards/ Email: delaneyjanecards@gmail.com