inspire

Perhaps you saw my post using the Simple Expressions - Inspire stamp with some paper goods from the STAMP shop? Easy peasy.

Well did you also see this amazing creation from Kristina W a couple weeks ago? This was one of those cards that made me run to my craft room and create. As in... VERY INSPIRED. This technique is so fabulous!  I used an ancient Inkadinkado branch stamp from my stash although I'd love to get my hands on Kristina's new release too.

I used the Simple Expressions - Inspire stamp in a nod to Kristina's INSPIRING me ;)

Simple Expressions - inspire stamp

Thanks for coming by today. Hope you're enjoying the end of summer and approach of fall. Have you checked out the Simple Expressions series? Maybe one speaks to you. If you choose to shop the STAMP shop, please use my discount code STAMPGIRLMARIA for 20% off your order. Happy crafting!  

STAMPlorations simple expressions - inspire

Perhaps you saw my post using the Simple Expressions - Inspire stamp with some paper goods from the STAMP shop? Easy peasy.

Simple Expression stamp + card front = handmade card!

For today's cards I used the same stamp but paired it with other supplies from my stash too. For this first card I die cut those cool trees from one of the card fronts, stamped the sentiment (outline and solid) then added the little die cut birdie up top and washi along the bottom. I just love this kind of CAS.

Simple Expressions - inspire stamp

Artsy Abstract card front

Gratitude Tree die

Tweet Love die

My next project is actually to use in my Stop the Blur memory planner. I created a little orange folder to house photos/journaling. I stenciled a face onto a pocket backdrop then added the stamp and a few tidbits to grunge it up a bit.

Simple Expressions - inspire stamp

Old Letters pocket backdrop

Profile 3 stencil

Art Edges die

There are so many cool stamps to choose from in the Simple Expressions series. Have you checked them out? Maybe one speaks to you. I like "happiness is an inside job". And "find your peace". If you choose to shop the STAMP shop, please use my discount code STAMPGIRLMARIA for 20% off your order. And right now you can get a paper goods item for 40% off to pair with your Simple Expressions stamp! Happy crafting!

i can make a card in 4 minutes (theoretically)

Just to be clear - it actually took me 8 minutes.

BUT... it should only have taken 4! About 4 of those 8 minutes were cuz I changed my mind halfway through. So... assuming you know what you want to do I bet you can make that card in 4 minutes! (Remember "I can name that song in 5 notes"? I don't remember the name of the TV show but I really enjoyed it. I digress.)

There is a new product over at STAMPlorations and it makes creating a card super simple. It's even named "Simple Expressions"!

Here's the formula. Sentiment stamp + card front = handmade card.

Wanna see how easy this is? This is the card that should have taken just 4 minutes, but in the process I decided to use a black cardbase rather than white and that cost me 4 extra minutes. Stamp the sentiment on the card front and adhere it to your base. Voila!

Artsy Abstract card front

Simple Expressions Inspire stamp

Here's my second make. Love this card front. Just spiced it up with an organic shaped die cut for my sentiment and some white gel pen marks.

And my third, using the solid stamp and an offcut black "frame".

Did I "inspire" you - maybe to add gel pen marks or scrap die cuts to your card fronts? Don't forget about my STAMPlorations discount code STAMPGIRLMARIA for 20% off should I have convinced you to do some shopping ;) 

Let's do the math. 4 minutes per card. 8 card fronts per pack. That's 8 cards for your stash in 30 minutes. Not too shabby. Right now over at the store if you order one Simple Expressions stamp ($5) you get a Paper Goods Pack 40% off!!  Check out the deets here.