Hello scrappy friends!

Today is a extra special blog hop with Brutus Monroe and Unity Stamp Design Team.

Of coz we have NEW stamps in this new collaboration and they are AWESOME. You got to scroll down and see for yourself. 

I've also made some NEW VIDEOS on my Youtube channel (TheScrappyScrappy). Do click to SUBSCRIBE if you want to stay updated whenever I upload new ones.

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Next is a superhero card, coz don't we all love them? I used Brutus Monroe "Hit the Brick" for the background of this wonder woman "Diana Girl", which I colored her with Copic markers. I inked up the edges with Tim Holtz distress oxide ink [Aged Mahogany] to give it a distressed edgy look and also added Tonic Studios nuvo glitter drop [gold coast] for some extra bling.  Don't you think the brick wall stamp is just so very cool?

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And finally, a sweet cake for a sweet ending to the hop. You know how hand painted cakes are trending these days? Well, I wanted to paint a cake as well, so I inked up this "Blossomy Confections" with Memento ink [Desert Sand] for the soft "no line" effect and colored the cake with Prima Pastel Dream watercolors. I added the Brutus Monroe "Barn Wall" stamp for the background to give it a rustic look and also added some Unity Stamp aurora sequins.

Here is the blog hop list:

Let's just go into the cards and videos I made this week.

If you want to stay in touch with me on Instagram, hop on over to my profile (@scrappyscrappy_) and come say HI :)

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For my first card, I stamped and colored the "Winter Bunny Cuddlebug" with copic markers and decided to do a snowy background for him. Since I didn't have any snowflake stencil, I made my own DIY stencil with just cardstock and snowflake dies. You could always use paper punch also!

With the stencil, I inked the snowflakes using Tim Holtz distress oxide ink [Broken China] and added Glitterific paints, coz glitter always make everything better :)

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For my next card, I used "Santa's Lil Helper Cuddlebug" and just did some basic coloring using Prismacolor colored pencils. In the video, I show how to blend the colors and add shading. I also added Unity stamp Ariel sequins.

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And for my last card, this "Christmoose Cuddlebug" will surely bring a smile to anyone's face. He is just so cute!! I colored him with colored pencils and added Tonic Studios Nuvo Jewel drops for the baubles. For the background, I layered Tim Holtz stencil set #20 with some Distress Oxide inks [Antique linen, Evergreen Bough, Candied Apple].

Be sure to go shop for these cute cuddlebugs at Unity Stamp now :)

Hi my scrappy friends. 

Today Unity Stamp is releasing SO many NEW stamps...I can't even keep up! *hehe*

Well, today I am showcasing Phyllis Harris new stamps so keep reading if you love her illustrations. You will LOVE her new stamps!

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For my first card, I stamped the "Every Leaf Speaks Bliss" on some Strathmore Toned Tan paper (kraft) then painted it in using Holbein gouache paints. I love these paints because you can control how opaque it will look on your paper. The more water you add, the more translucent it will be (like watercolors) and the lesser water you add, it will be opaque. I also added some Unity Stamp Aurora sequins to bling it up :)

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Next, this cute kit "It's Your Day Panda" is just wayyy adorable. I stamped and colored in using some Copics then added the Avery Alle Wonky Scalloped Frame. Since I am obsessed with Unity Stamp sequins, I added a whole bunch of them on the border using my Thermoweb Mixed Media adhesive. Just alternate the different sizes to create more interest.

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And for my final card, I stamped and colored the "Be the light" kit with Copics, creating that candle glow. Then I die cut my front piece using MFT Stamps Bold Stripes cover up die,  placed lots of foam adhesive on the back to prep it for my shaker card.

Then it's time for the fun part! I added lots of American Crafts WOW glitter, in rainbow colors. What I love about these glitters are, it comes not only with different colors but also differnt particle sizes. Of coz, you can use whatever glitters that you have! 

Be sure to shop the Unity Stamp new releases HERE.

Heya!

Surprise, surprise.

Unity Stamp is having a FLASH SALE (ONE DAY ONLY) and there are some really cute stamps released today.

I made some cards and videos. You can watch all my videos on my Youtube channel TheScrappyScrappy.

If you have any new techniques you'd like me to share on my videos, do leave a comment and let me know.

Now, onto the cards!

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For my first card, I am using the new "Crafty Little Elf". She is so darn cute, don't you think? I made her table bigger by just drawing a longer line. Then I added more accessories for her using the "Planner Gal" kit. Then I colored with Copics and fussy cut her because I wanted the background to show.

I ran some gold foil through my Big Shot using the Sizzix Tim Holtz embossing folder "December Calendar & Holiday Words". I absolutely loved how it turned out! Finally, I added the sentiment from the KOM 10/16.

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My next card, I stamped the "Butterfly Embellies", colored them with my Spectrum Noir metallic pens and fussy cut them out.

Now, it's time for the fun rainbow background! I've seen so many paint smear/smoosh/spread/schmear videos on Instagram that I had to try it out for myself! I used Tim Holtz Distress paints [Broken China/Twisted Citron/Mustard Seed/Spiced Marmalade/Picked Raspberry] and added some Tim Holtz distress stickles glitter [Clear Rock Candy], then just spread it out like buttercream on a cake! :) Once the paint is dry, just pop the butterflies with some glue pop dots.

I only have two cards for today, but hey, I hope you're inspired to create some cards on your own!

Happy Weekend!

Unity Stamp has a super fun new release this week 

AND

a brand NEW artist - Lisa Glanz.

Her art is just sooooo pretty, I am obsessing over all of them!

ALSO

We are having our FIRST ever Instagram hop this weekend, so if you're in for some inspiration and PRIZES (gift cards worth $25!), come follow me on IG (@scrappyscrappy_) and join in the fun!

I have got LOTS of cards to share with you today, so let's just get started! :)

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For my first card, I am using the "So Grateful" kit by Lisa Glanz, isn't the girl just so pretty and how cute is that dog? 

I wanted to create a scene for her, like she's walking her dog in her neighborhood - so I inked up some clouds in the background using Simon Says Stamp stencil {Cloud for Days} and Tim Holtz Distress Oxide {Tattered Rose}.  I also added the Lawn Fawn Picket Fence Border die.

For the sentiment, I created the border using the "Rectangle Scalloped", stamping it with some Delicata Golden Glitz ink, then fussy cutting it.

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Next is this cute "Tuxedo Bunny", which I colored with Copic markers then "masked" it using Nuvo Cyrstal Glaze. I love this glaze! Once it's dried, it's time to create the rainbow dotted background with Tim Holtz Distress Oxide inks {Picked Raspberry/Squeezed Lemonade/Cracked Pistachio/Wilted Violet/Broken China}. Check out the video and see how easy it is!

I also added some Nuvo drop {Simply White}.

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This next set "Fall Breeze Bright Leaves" is just SOOO cute, I LOVE it so so much! 

I colored the background using Prima Pastel Dream Watercolors and also added some Unity Stamp Aurora Sequins.

For the bunny, I decided to pop him up on a DIY action wobble I made so that he can go "boing boing boing" :)

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And now, time for some Christmas card!

This cute kit "Snow, Snow Cute" is just too adorable not to get. I stamped both the snowman on a piece of cardstock and cut in so that it is in one piece. Before adhering them down, I added some "snow" in the background using Tim Holtz Stencil and Distress Oxide ink {Broken China}.

After adhering the snowman, snowflake and sentiment on my card, it's time to add some glittery snow using Nuvo Glimmer Paste {Moonstone}. I also added some Unity Stamp Aurora Borealis sequins to the glimmer paste (while it is still wet).

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 This next Christmas kit "Twas the Night" has got to be my FAVORITE! It looked like they are home, just decorating the tree for Christmas, so I watned to create a fun background for them.

I added a thin layer of the Nuvo Glimmer Paste {Moonstone} to my card with my TCW Stencil {Bricks}. Now, it's time to create some custom colored glimmer paste using Dylusions ink {Vibrant Turquoise/London Blue}. You can also use watercolors, distress inks, color burst... anything that you have!

Finally, I added some Nuvo Drop {Bright Gold} to the ornaments on the tree.

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This next kit "Wonderland" features another cute snowman and birdie and I wanted a Winter Wonderland shimmery background for my card. I grabbed my Gina K Designs Fancy Foils {Sparkling Silver} and using my Thermoweb Tape Runner XL to add the foil to my card WITHOUT any laminator/foiling machines! So cool right?

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Finally, a cute FREEBIE stamp "Snowman to go"

for you this week! Just spend $75 and you will get this stamp automatically added to your order

I wanted a fun background for him, so I used some of my scrap Amy Tangerine Patterned Papers, cut them into 0.5" strips and weaved them all together! Watch the video and see how easy it is! :)

So, remember to SHOP at Unity and join us in our first ever Instagram HOP.

Have a fantastic day!

God bless you.