Have you ever used a Spritzer for a fun watercolor look?!? Give this fun technique a try and you will want to spritz that and this and everything else!!! Check it out!

For the card on the left, the background was spritzed for a fun water look!

1. Score the 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Basic White Cardstock at 4-1/4″ and fold it in half to make the card base!
2. Mix Azure Afternoon ink refill with rubbing alcohol in a spritzer. Be sure the rubbing alcohol is 70% alcohol or less so it doesn’t eat the plastic of the spritzer. Spritz on 3-1/2″ x 5″ Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper. Don’t overspritz to make it too wet.
   Once the watercolor paper is dry, adhere it to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
3. Stamp the octopus image in Timid Tiger and Secret Sea inks on a piece of Basic White Cardstock measuring 3″ x 4-1/4″. Die cut the stamped octopus image with Everyday Arches Dies and adhere it to the card front!
4. Stamp the sentiment in Secret Sea ink on 1/2″ x 3-1/8″ Flirty Flamingo Cardstock and adhere it to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals!!!
5. Stamp the hearts in Flirty Flamingo ink on the 3/4″ x 2″ Basic White Cardstock scrap piece, fussy cut, and adhere them to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals!!

If you would like to take your spritzing up a notch, try the card on the right side!!

1. Score the 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Timid Tiger Cardstock at 4-1/4″ and fold it in half to create your card base!
2. Stamp the seaweed and seahorse images repeatedly in Flirty Flamingo ink onto a piece of Flirty Flamingo measuring 1/4″ x 4-3/4″. Adhere this layer to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
3. Ink the octopus image in Flirty Flamingo ink. “Rock and roll” the edges of the octopus image in Timid Tiger ink. Then spritz the inked stamp with a Stampin’ Spritzer filled with water, then stamp on the image onto a piece of watercolor paper measuring 3-1/2″ x 5″. Let the paper dry, then stamp the face of the octopus in Secret Sea ink.
4. Die cut the octopus with the second largest arch die so there is stitching on the top and bottom. Adhere the stamped layer to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals!!!
5. Stamp the sentiment in Secret Sea ink on the Basic White Cardstock scrap piece and trim around each word. Adhere the words to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals!!

I love these 2 techniques using Spritzers – one with just water and one with ink and alcohol! Super fun and easy to recreate many times over! Are you ready to Spritz that the next time you are crafting?!?! I hope you have fun!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Stampin' Spritzer [126185]	Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [149612]	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [147052]	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141416]
Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [165285]	Thoughtful Octopus Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167955]	Everyday Arches Dies [164629]	Timid Tiger 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165626]
Timid Tiger Classic Stampin' Pad [165278]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [161668]

Sometimes we get stuck in a rut with our crafting! Here is a fun technique that you should try to pull you out of that rut! This technique can be used with lots of different stamp sets!! Step out and try this bee kind card!

Step 1: Die cut a heart shape or image of your choice from Basic White Cardstock. Then, stamp the bee image with Memento ink onto the Silicone Craft Sheet.

Step 2: Place the die-cut heart on the stamped image and rub it with your finger to transfer the image to the cardstock. Be careful not to wiggle or move the cardstock because then you will get a smeared image.

Step 3: Now that you have the reversed image bee, stamp the image again on the heart so that the bees are facing one another. So sweet!!!

This is a fabulous technique to use with lots of different stamp images! What image would you love to try this out with?!?! Let me know in the comments below!

Check out the supplies used in this card below! You can click each image or select Add All To Cart! Don’t forget about all of the amazing perks when you shop with me – Fabulous Friends Club Perks and Free Gift of the Month!

Happy Stampin’ and bee kind,

~Laura

Sweet Bugs Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [166995]	Endless Love Dies [167061]	Cute As A Bug 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [166994]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]	Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985]	Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad [166648]	Versamark Pad [102283]
Cloud Cover Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [165287]	Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161673]	Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154893]	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154894]
Basics Wow! Embossing Powder [165679]	Silicone Craft Sheet [127853]

There are many different ways to create a card or scrapbook page or even a home decor piece! Some enjoy a more clean look. Designer Series Paper gives a fabulous background. Others create stamped layers with different images, colors, and creations! Which one are you?!?!

This card uses all the fun images and colors for a beautiful background!! Gather your favorite stamp set or the one used in this card – Gears & Textures Stamp Set and let’s get started!

Step 1: Stamp textures from the Gears & Textures Stamp Set in Pretty in Pink, Gray Granite, Bubble Bath, and Timid Tiger ink (in that order) on the Very Vanilla Cardstock (4″ x 5 1/4″), let the ink dry. Stamp the texture pattern from the Beautifully Celebrated Stamp Set using VersaMark ink. Sprinkle white embossing powder over the stamped areas, tap off the excess, and heat emboss to reveal the texture. Stamp the leaf image in Shaded Spruce ink and color in the buds with Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends! Fussy cut this piece out and then adhere.

Step 2: For the greeting, die cut a piece of scrap Basic White Cardstock using the Beautifully Celebrated Dies and adhere it with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Step 3: Stamp the sentiment with VersaMark ink on a strip of Bubble Bath Cardstock, sprinkle with white embossing powder, shake off the excess, and heat set with your Heat Tool. Adhere the sentiment with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a sprinkle of embellishments, a Baker’s Twine bow, and a Designer Series Paper strip to the bottom as desired!!

Are you going to give this technique a try?!? Check out the supplies listed below to make sure you have everything or for easy shopping!! Don’t forget that when you shop with me you earn Fabulous Perks!!! When your order is $40 or more, you will earn Fabulous Friends Club Perks and when your order reaches $75 or more you will also get Laura’s Free Gift of the Month!!! Woot Woot!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Beautifully Celebrated Bundle (English) [166975]	Gears & Textures Photopolymer Stamp Set [166851]	Very Vanilla 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166784]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]
Bubble Bath 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161718]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin Pad [163807]	Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad [147118]
Timid Tiger Classic Stampin' Pad [165278]	Bubble Bath Classic Stampin' Pad [161664]	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [147088]	Basics Embossing Powders [155554]
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [163825]	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Winter is around the corner and while I am not happy about that, stamping winter stuff is still fun! I’m a summer girl all the way! This warm hello card is super cute and great for all winter long to send to a friend or family member! This card uses the Snowy Delights Bundle!

Cardstock Measurements:
Crumb Cake Cardstock (card base): 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”
Basic White Cardstock (panel): 5” x 3”
Basic White Cardstock pieces (snowflakes): 2 at 4-1/4” x 4-1/4”
Pretty Peacock Cardstock (sentiment): 3/4” x 1/2”

Instructions:
1. Score the 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” Crumb Cake Cardstock at 4-1/4” and fold it in half to create the card base!
2. Stamp the “Joy to the World” sentiment from the Snowy Delights Stamp Set repeatedly in Jet Black StāzOn ink on the 5” x 3” piece of Basic White Cardstock to create a background.
3. Die cut the largest snowflakes from 4-1/4” x 4-1/4” Basic White Cardstock using the Snowy Delights Dies. Color them messily with Cherry Cobbler and Smoky Slate (light and dark) Stampin’ Blends.
4. Stamp the sentiment in VersaMark ink on 3/4” x 1/2” Pretty Peacock Cardstock, sprinkle with white embossing powder, and heat emboss.
5. Assemble the card and decorate with Frosted Iridescent Dots as desired.

Here is another sample using the Snowy Delights Bundle! Give them a try and send these cozy cards to those you love this Winter Season!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Snowy Delights Bundle (English) [165809]	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083]	Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad [101406]	Versamark Pad [102283]
Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161676]	Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161676]	Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154880]	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154904]
Basics Embossing Powders [155554]	Frosted Iridescent Dots [165766]	Streaked Dots [165902]

When I think of Christmas, I think of family, food, and fun! Our Annual Christmas Cookies in Carrollton is by far my favorite tradition. This sweetest Christmas card just reminds me of that fun tradition and the joys around the holiday!!!

MEASUREMENTS:
Basic White Cardstock base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
Basic White Cardstock for jars: 3-1/2″ x 2-1/2″
Real Red Cardstock for jar lids: 3″ x 3/4″
Secret Sea Two-Tone Cardstock (light side): 4-1/4″ x 3/4″
Secret Sea Two-Tone Cardstock (dark side): 4-1/4″ x 1-3/8″
Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper: 4-1/4″ x 1/2″

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Score 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Basic White Cardstock at 4-1/4″ and fold in half to create the card base!
2. Stamp the jar images in Memento Black ink on 3-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ Basic White Cardstock; stamp the snowman in Memento Black ink in one of the jars; stamp the sentiment in Garden Green ink in the other jar. Stamp the jar lids in Memento Black ink on 3″ x 3/4″ Real Red Cardstock. Cut out the
   jars and lids using the Sweet Jar Punch.
3. Color the snow with the blue watercolor pencil. Use the Blender Pen to soften the coloring!
4. Cut left edge of 4-1/4″ x 3/4″ Secret Sea Two-Tone Cardstock (light side) at an angle.
5. Assemble the card and add Linen Thread.

Do you love to color?!?!? Is it relaxing for you?!?! I like it in small increments! I also sometimes struggle with watercoloring because it comes out different each time. My advice to myself and you is to just have fun and remember it is made with love, not perfection!

Check out the supplies used below!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

Jar Of Joy Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[166176]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[166780]

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

Secret Sea 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

[166709]

Nests Of Winter 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164183]

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[147089]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Blender Pens

[102845]

Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1

[161700]

Linen Thread

[104199]

Sweet Jar Builder Punch

[165506]