Wednesday, March 31, 2021

We dare you to create a smile : March Sketch

 Hello everyone 

We are so happy to share with you our new challenge and this time there is a sketch to inspire you to play along with us.


Also don't forget that by playing along with our challenge you get the chance to win a 25€ to Create a smile store

 Our guest designers made such fabulous cards using today's sketch to bring you inspiration. Let's check their cards out!

Linda made this stunning card using Big Surprise stamp set , Bubble circle stencil


Johanna made this fabulous card using Bis zum Mond stamp set ,  Cool cuts Stitched Circle frames 



Thank you for guest designing for our challenge ! Make sure to check their amazing creations and leave them some love.

Let's see what our design team created inspired by the sketch 





Claudia  created this adorable card using Best bugs stamp set , Cool cuts Postage Edge circles 






Joke  created this wonderful card using Breathe in Breathe out stamp set  , Stencil Basic Circles 




Maaike  made this lovely card using Unfrogettable stamp set  






Vicki made this adorable card using Underwaterlove stamp set  , Glowing Seaside stamp set Stencil Waves 


Before you enter our challenge please make sure to check the rules below 


Thank you for stopping by ! Have a great day 

Alexandra 



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Saturday, March 20, 2021

Every Little Thing is Gonna Be Alright

 Hello!  Candice with you today sharing an uplifting mini slimline card for any friend!





I am always looking for ways to combine my flower sets with images to create different scenes.  I love that this bike is perfect for any of the floral sets that Create a Smile has!




We will start with the background.  I first made my mini slimline card base measuring 6 1/2 x 4.  I then die cut the scalloped panel using the partial die cut method (run the die through your machine partway and then flip and line it up on the other side and run it partway through again!)

I taped off the edges and used the Knitted stencil with weathered wood and speckled egg oxide inks to create the ombre effect.  I love that this stencil can be used for Spring cards too!



Next, I stamped the flowers and the bike onto watercolor paper, colored them with Zig markers, and fussy cut them out.

I then created the sentiment by die cutting the "hello" from the same watercolor paper and colored with the Zig markers.  I glued it above the Kraft banner which I stamped the long sentiment on and adhered with foam tape.

I arranged the flowers on the card with glue and popped the bike up for some great dimension!  I finished with a few sequins and white nuvo drops!











Clematis Stamps







Ting-a-ling stamps








Don't Worry stamps








Knitted Stencil








Scalloped Rectangles dies








Hello Twice dies







Useful Banners dies










You can enter into the Bi-Weekly Challenge for your chance to win!

Thank you for visiting!

Candice

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Bear Mail for you

Hello crafty friends, it's Kerstin here!

Today I have some bear mail for you. I hope you like it.




 

 

 

I just love the new DIN lang postage cool cuts. And what I love even more is that you can do partial die cutting with them.

  

 




  • use your din lang cool cut and cut only half of the paper (step 1)
  • turn around and cut the other half of the paper (step 2)
  • don't forget to check before cutting what size of panel you want to create

 




   



 

 



We love to see your creations. Please use the hashtag #createasmilestamps when you're sharing your projects on instagram.

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting,
Kerstin










We dare you to create a smile : March Mood board

Hello everyone 

Slowly spring makes it's appearance so this mood board seem so fit for this challenge! Also did you started on your Easter cards already? 

We cannot wait to see what you create using our mood board as inspiration



Don't forget that by playing along with our challenge you get the chance to win a 25€ to Create a smile store

 Our guest designer  Sarah created such a gorgeous card so let's check it out. For her card she used Cool cuts Huhu Mono , Auf uns stamp set , Fruit salad stamp set


Thank you for guest designing for our challenge! Make sure to check Sarah's social media and leave her some love . 
Our design team also created such fabulous cards to bring more inspiration your way :














Maaike  made this wonderful card using Magnolia stamp set  , Big surprise stamp set




 Tinne created this wonderful card using Cool cuts Birthday , Magnolia stamp set


Vicki made this very cute card using Eggstaordinary egghunt stamp set , Where your heart is stamp set Very cherry stamp set , Scene builders stamp set  , Best bugs stamp setSmall sentiments stamp set


Before you enter our challenge please make sure to check the rules below 


Thank you for stopping by ! Have a great day 

Alexandra 


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