Stamper’s Showcase May 2020 Blog Hop Summertime

May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 Melissa's Kre8tions6 Comments

Hello Kre8tors and welcome to another Blog Hop! I wanted to make a super cheerful and bright card and I think I did a pretty decent job. 😉 I used the Mountain Air Bundle along with the Peaceful Moments stamp set to create this card today. Let’s take a closer look!

We are hopping with the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop today! This month’s theme is Summertime and when I think of Summer, I think of bright colors, fun times, and being outside! Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post and click that Next button when you’re done here to hop along to the next amazing project!

I absolutely love how these colors play together! They are so bright and cheerful! I wasn’t sure about putting them all together at first, but the Melon Mambo as the focal point on top really lets the Daffodil Delight, Bermuda Bay, and Granny Apple Green play together nicely in the background.

I stamped three trees from the Mountain Air stamp set and cut them out with the coordinating dies. I also wanted to use some of that fun Granny Apple Green ribbon, but I just couldn’t decide whether I wanted it on top of or behind the trees. I ended up putting it on top, but what do you think would look better? Leave me a comment and let me know!

I stamped the background with the reverse side of the moon. Technically, this stamp set is considered “reversible” and I wanted a polka dot background, so it worked out great! I also stuck on a couple of sequins for a little more bling. Can you spot the missing sequin? 😂I put down a glue dot, but forgot to stick a sequin to it! Let me know in the comments if you found it!

Check out my YouTube video below showing you step by step how I put this card together. I really hope you enjoyed this card today, and Subscribe to my YouTube channel for lots of great card tutorials!

Measurements:

Whisper White Card Base: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, Score @ 4-1/4″
Scrap Melon Mambo
Scrap Whisper White

Materials:

Mountain Air Bundle [153820] $50.25	Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English) [151595] $21.00	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323] $30.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Melon Mambo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [115320] $8.75
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad [147094] $7.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad [147095] $7.50	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad [147096] $7.50	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad [147051] $7.50	Granny Apple Green 1/2″ (1.3 Cm) Textured Weave Ribbon [146920] $7.50
Iridescent Sequin Assortment [144212] $5.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00
Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00

Don’t forget to hop along to the next blog to see what exciting project Stacey has created for you! Click the Next button below!

If you don’t already have a demonstrator, I would love to be your Creative Coach! How can I help you?

If your order is over $150, don’t use a hostess code because you qualify for your own Stampin’ Rewards!
If your order is less than $150, use my current hostess code JG7CNXF4 when you place your order to get a thank you card from me at the beginning of next month! Your support means a lot to me and helps me to continue doing what I love, which is making videos for you to enjoy.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Cards · Crafting · paper crafting · Stampin' Up! · Stamping · technique · Tutorial/How To · Video

First Frost Belly Band Card

January 9, 2019January 8, 2019 Melissa's Kre8tionsLeave a comment

Welcome back, Kre8tors! Today I’m sharing this First Frost Belly Band Card with you and I am SO excited! One of my all time favorite color combinations is Melon Mambo and Granny Apple Green (Bright Pink and Lime Green.) In fact, when I started Melissa’s Kre8tions, one of my very first logos was done in similar colors as you can see from my OLD (2008) graphic below!

I originally made this card for the members of my VIP Stamp Lounge on Facebook. I reserve the group for my customers and downlines. I post live tutorials, share sneak peeks, and more. Want to get in? All you have to do is become a customer (place an order) or join my team!

I am totally in love with the First Frost stamps and dies. It makes creating SO simple and quick! I did take some design inspiration from Shirley Jones Taylor of Paper Doll Designs. I saw her card on Pinterest and knew I wanted to CASE it and show it off to my group.

I think the biggest difference between my card and hers is that I turned the white cardstock into a belly band to wrap around the card. That and the colors are very different. I decided to make two versions, with subtle differences between both. You can see these differences, with tips, in my video below.

I really love the addition of the sequins. I think it really makes the card stand out. And the metallic thread is one of my favorites! I really like the look it gives behind the flowers and greenery. And of course a pop of glimmer paper offers a nice touch of bling!

Measurements:

Melon Mambo Cardbase: 4-1/4″ x 11″, Score @ 5-1/2″
Whisper White Belly Band: 2-1/2″ x 11″
Whisper White Scrap: Approx. 4″ x 5″

Materials:

First Frost Clear-Mount Stamp Set [148420] $22.00	Frosted Bouquet Framelits Dies [147895] $33.00	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad [147051] $7.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad [147095] $7.50	Melon Mambo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [115320] $8.50
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Sparkle Glimmer Paper [146957] $5.00	Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins [146933] $7.00	Silver Metallic Thread [138402] $3.50	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00
Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Stampin’ Trimmer [126889] $30.00	Bone Folder [102300] $7.00
Clear Block D [118485] $8.50

If you don’t already have a demonstrator, I would love to be your Creative Coach! How can I help you?
If your order is over $150, don’t use a hostess code because you qualify for your own Stampin’ Rewards!
If your order is less than $150, use my current hostess code 2MKSGAKY when you place your order to get a thank you card from me at the beginning of next month! Your support means a lot to me and helps me to continue doing what I love, which is making videos for you to enjoy.

Thanks so much for visiting! Don’t forget to check out my Facebook page and head over to my YouTube channel for some great video tutorials!

Save

Cards · Challenges · Crafting · paper crafting · series · Stampin' Up! · Stamping · technique · Tutorial/How To · Video

Clean & Quick 20 and Step-It Up – Beautiful Peacock – Tie-Dye Technique

January 30, 2018 Melissa's Kre8tions4 Comments

Yay for Tuesday! I went ALL weekend without creating, and let me tell you, it almost broke me. I was SO excited to jump back in today to make this fun card using a Sale-A-Bration set, Beautiful Peacock. I’m playing along with the Inspire. Create. Color Challenge! This month’s color challenge was Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, and Melon Mambo. I love the tie-dye technique on the peacock, and can’t wait to show you how I did it!

I think these colors are so lovely together, especially when you are able to mix them together to create NEW colors! By using the Daffodil Delight with the Melon Mambo, I was able to make a sort of Mandarin Orange color in the peacock feathers.

I made both a Clean & Quick version and a stepped up version of this card. The stepped up version added some swirly Black Metallic Thread and shiny Rhinestones. I love both of these cards and think they are a perfect way to look forward to some warmer, spring weather.

So fun to participate in the Inspire. Create. Color Challenge this month! Pop on over and check out all of the other wonderful projects from some very talented demonstrators!
Click the picture above to check it out!

Don’t forget about Sale-A-Bration! Every $50 (US) spent earns you one FREE level 1 item from the Sale-A-Bration brochure! New this year, level 2 rewards with every $100 (US) spent! Head to my shop to check out all the awesome FREE items you can earn!

Measurements:

Clean & Quick
Whisper White Cardbase: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, score @ 4-1/4″

Stepped Up:
Bermuda Bay Cardbase: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, score @ 4-1/4″
Whisper White Mat: 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″
Watercolor Paper: Approx. 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″

Materials:
(Click to shop!)

If you don’t already have a demonstrator, I would love to be your Creative Coach! How can I help you?
If your order is over $150, don’t use a hostess code because you qualify for your own Stampin’ Rewards!
If your order is less than $150, use my current hostess code NTJUWGMD when you place your order to get a thank you card from me at the beginning of next month! Your support means a lot to me and helps me to continue doing what I love, which is making videos for you to enjoy.

Save

Cards · Crafting · paper crafting · series · Stampin' Up! · Stamping · Tutorial/How To · Video

Clean & Quick Cards SERIES 16 – Eastern Beauty

January 7, 2018January 3, 2018 Melissa's Kre8tionsLeave a comment

There’s something about pink and black that I love. I think it’s the sharp contrast between a Bright and Neutral color. Eastern Beauty takes some of the smaller stamps and lets them shine in this Clean & Quick card.

This card could easily be stepped up by adding a stitched shape where the sentiment is and adding some thread or baker’s twine and of course adding some bling with rhinestone embellishments.

Measurements:

Cardbase: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, score @ 4-1/4″

Materials:

Don’t forget to use the current hostess code NTJUWGMD when you place your order to get a thank you card from me at the beginning of next month! Your support means a lot to me and helps me to continue doing what I love, which is making videos for you to enjoy.

Social Media Links:

Save

Cards · Crafting · Stampin' Up! · Stamping · Tutorial/How To · Video

New York Minute Inspired Card

February 24, 2017February 23, 2017 Melissa's Kre8tionsLeave a comment

This super simple card still has that WOW factor with the gorgeous colors and gold BLING! I am LOVING these gorgeous colors mixed together, the pinks and reds and purples are amazing!

Of course, this was inspired by my Jamberry nail wraps called New York Minute. They are an exclusive of February 2017, so there’s only a few days left to snag some! You can check them out HERE.