Everything is Going to be Alright Hummingbird Card

Hello Ladies,

Heat embossing with silver powder really shows off the intricate details of this stamp. The hummingbird is so elegant with a beautiful lace design. Adding a simple mini gem for the eye was the perfect finishing touch.

Let me tease you...

Visit the Sin City Stamps Blog HERE for the tutorial.

Supplies:
1. Birds and Clocks Stamp Set (Sin City Stamps)
2. Inhale Exhale Art Stamp Set (Sin City Stamps)
3. silver foil
4. embossing folder / die cutting machine
5. alcohol inks / felt applicator tool
6. silver embossing powder
7. watermark ink pad
8. heat gun
9. flowers & gems
10. transparency
11. permanent black ink pad
12. card base 5x7"

Birds and Clocks Stamp Set (Sin City Stamps)

 Inhale Exhale Art Stamp Set (Sin City Stamps)

To purchase these lovely stamps, visit www.sincitystamps.com

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit us at the
Sin City Blog and follow us on Facebook.

Thanks for visiting!

How to Color Rinea Double Sided Foiled Paper

Hey Girls,
If you like getting a bit messy, then today's post is for you.  The smooth & glossy nature of Rinea's foil paper make it a perfect match to be used with Alcohol Inks. I began by creating a simple rainbow stripe with a beautiful result. As my friend always says, have a play with the products, experiment, and "go for it!"

Rainbow Daisy Embossed Foil Birthday Card: 

  
Directions:1. Place a piece of silver foil into an embossing folder and run it through a die cutting machine.

2.  Use Alcohol Inks on a felt ink tool to apply one color to the embossed silver paper. Begin in the upper left corner applying red. Use a tapping motion rather than a rubbing motion to apply the Alcohol Inks. Continue adding colors to create a diagonal rainbow. Add red, orange, green, teal, blue, & purple.

3.  Attach the colored foil to a black cardbase leaving a narrow black border.
4.  Stamp a birthday greeting with black ink onto white cardstock, apply black embossing powder, and heat set. Adhere it to the upper left corner with dimensional foam tape.
5.  Finally, embellish the center of the flowers with corresponding Dew Drop Gems.

A Closer Look: 

Supplies: Rinea Silver Double Sided Foiled Paper
Crafters Glossy Pack: Rinea Paper-Foil 10-Pack 15cm x 25cm (Silver)

Other Supplies: Daisy Embossing Folder (Darice), Die Cutting Machine, Alcohol Inks -Red Pepper, Sunset Orange, Meadow Stream, Denim, & Purple Twighlight (Ranger), Alcohol Blending Solution (Ranger), Felt Blending Tool, white cardstock, Happy Birthday stamp, black pigment ink, black embossing powder, heat gun, Dew Drop Gems (The Robin's Nest), dimensional foam tape, black cardbase 4x6"

To purchase the beautiful double sided foiled paper, visit Rinea.

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit us at the

Rinea Blog.  Follow us on Facebook and check out our videos on YouTube.

Thanks for visiting!

Sin City Stamps Blog Hop Party

May is National Craft Month and Sin City Stamps is celebrating with a Blog Hop Party.
The Blog Hop will begin on May 3rd and end on May 9th.

Don't miss out, there will be an assortment of craft giveaways throughout the hop.  

Be sure to follow us on our Fan Page for updates or
come back on May 3rd to add your blog post using the Inlinkz link.

Sin City Stamps

Card Maker Magazine - Summer 2017

Great news! Two of my cards are included in the new Summer issue of Card Maker Magazine. Look for my stamped cards on page 48 & 50.  Actually, I'm super excited because my card is also featured on the table of contents page too!

In this issue, you will find all-occasion cards inspired by all the colors of summer - warm yellows, cool blues, and flowers in every color imaginable. I know you will enjoy the new issue!

A little preview...

Thanks!

Wedding Favor Gift Box Video - The Robin's Nest

Hello Girls,
Friendship Wraps are cute chipboard containers exclusive to The Robin's Nest. They are perfect as wedding favors or to hold any small gift. They come flat in solid colors for you to decorate, personalize in your own style, and assemble. I chose an aqua box to embellish as a wedding favor or bridal party gift. The thick chipboard is sturdy and easy to decorate and the containers are simple to assemble.

You can find the step by step video to make this favor box HERE.

I think once you decorate one, you will be eager to try all the different styles. Friendship Wraps are perfect to have in your stash for that last minute thank you gift that you can customize for the recipient. Even when all you have time to do is buy a gift card, the packaging can still be fabulous!

Robin's Nest Supplies: Tower Teal Friendship Wrap, Iridescent Classic Glitter Swirl Vellum, Azure Ribbon, Wedding Die Cuts, Azure Flower Die Cuts, Silver Bells Dew Drops, Hearts Dew Drops

Other Supplies:
VersaMark Watermark Ink Pad (Tsukineko), Silver Embossing Powder (Stampendous), Heat Gun (Ranger), Thank You Stamp (Fun Stamps Ltd), white cardstock, leaf border die, liquid adhesive, dimensional foam tape

To purchase these cute favor boxes and embellishments, visit The Robin's Nest.

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit us at The Chattering Robin's Blog and follow us on Facebook.

Thanks for visiting!

Stamped 3D Flower - Rinea Double Sided Foiled Paper

I had so much fun creating this layered flower...I can't wait to make more! It is a lot easier than you might think. I hope you enjoy my brief tutorial.

Rinea Supplies:
Crafters Glossy Pack: Rinea Paper-Foil 10-Pack 15cm x 25cm (Blush)

Other Supplies: Permanent Black Ink Pad (Tsukineko), Fairies & Blossoms 2 Rubber Stamp Set (Sin City Stamps), dimensional foam tape, gem

Step By Step:

 

A Closer Look: 

To purchase the metallic pink paper foil (Blush), visit Rinea.

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit us at the
Rinea Blog and follow us on Facebook.

Thanks for visiting!

Metallic Steampunk Bird & Clocks - Sin City Design Team

Hello Stamping Friends,
Today I brought a card done totally in metallic gold-silver-copper and black. It is without my typical palette of happy colors. I was so excited to find the set with a Steampunk Bird because I was waiting to try this grunge style. The bird is made of a collection of gears and so I knew it would look fantastic combined with clocks.   My card is super industrial and very masculine which is not my usual style but I really like how it came out.  Let me show you how I did it.

The complete instructions can be found HERE.  

Sneak Peek Time!!!

Supplies:

Birds Clocks Stamp Set (Sin City Stamps)

Inhale Exhale Art Stamp Set (Sin City Stamps)

gold card base 5x7"

silver paper foil

gear embossing folder

die cutting machine

alcohol inks - rust, yellow, brown, grey

blending solution / ink applicator

black acrylic paint / paint brush / water

watermark ink pad

black & copper embossing powder

heat gun

clear crackle paint

craft knife

transparency

black permanent ink pad

brads

gear embellishments

foam dimensional tape

To purchase these fabulous stamps, visit www.sincitystamps.com

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit us at the
Sin City Blog and follow us on Facebook.

Thanks for visiting!

Craft Stamper Magazine - May 2017

The newest edition of Craft Stamper Magazine is now available in stores.

You will find a lovely selection of cards in the READY SET STAMP section of the magazine inspired by this bright and cheery color palette.

Be on the lookout for my card!

www.craftstamper.com

Digital copies are available from www.pocketmags.co.uk

Mother's Day Card with Little Friends - The Robin's Nest

For those of you who like to plan ahead, I've brought a cute Mother's Day card featuring "Little Friends" These miniature fabric dolls are exclusive to The Robin's Nest. There are all kinds of themed dolls: princess, angel, cowboy, superman, ghost, & mermaid + more. 

You can see all the "Little Friends" HERE.

The complete Mother's Day Card tutorial is HERE.

The Robin's Nest Supplies:
Discovery Girl Glitter Cardstock, Girl Crown Glittered Cardstock (reverse), Girl Swirl Glittered Cardstock, Baby Girls Little Friends, Big Sister Little Friend, Light Vanilla Dew Drops, Bubble Gum Archival Seeds, Doillie Die Cuts, Dew-Dew-Glue

Other Supplies: liquid adhesive, tan cardstock

To purchase Little Friends, visit The Robin's Nest.

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit us at The Chattering Robin's Blog and follow us on Facebook.

Thanks for visiting!