Niki’s Crafting Corner

Each month my Stampin' Up! leader challenges her team to make a card using very specific rules and colors. I have participated in these color challenges for over a year now and it has helped me grow in my designing and is so much fun!  Here’s the specifics: Use only the 3 colors given, Whisper White or  Very Vanilla cardstock and Tuxedo Black Memento ink . July ’s Challenge included the colors Balmy Blue , Basic Grey , and Mango Melody .  Here’s what I came up with. I choose to use the awesome Mountain Air Bundle .  I absolutely LOVE going to the mountains and I thought this set would be perfect for these colors.   The words 'TIME FOR A NEW ADVENTURE' came from the Well Said stamp set. Sponges were my secret weapon in this card!  I kept adding layers of color until I found the perfect mix to create a sunrise coming over the mountains and waking up to a new adventure.  I hope you like this one - I know it is one of my favorites! ...

Friday, July 10 at 5:00pm MST I am offering a FREE CLASS online!  This class will be a ' Two Sheet Wonder' class, which will hopefully be held through Zoom.  More information to follow. Start gathering supplies!  You will need: 2-6x6 double sided patterned card stock OR 4 different patterned pieces of cardstock that all coordinate with each other 4 coordinating card bases coordinating stamp set white cardstock for stamping on accessories - ribbon, embellishments, coordinating products 

Each month my leader challenges her team to make a card using very specific rules and colors. I have participated in these color challenges for over a year now and it has helped me grow in my designing and is so much fun!  Here’s the specifics: Use only the 3 colors given, and Whisper White or Very Vanilla cardstock and Black Memento Ink can be used as well. June ’s Challenge included the colors Melon Mambo ,  Highland Heather and Pumpkin Pie .  Here’s what I came up with. I choose to make a sunburst card this month!  It is one of my favorite techniques, because it looks amazing and takes very little time or skills to make!  Shall we get started? Here’s the video tutorial  Grab your favorite Paper Trimmer and cut 2 pieces of Whisper White cardstock , 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" card base and 3" x 5-1/4".  Choose 2-8 pieces of coordinating cardstock and cut them 1-1/2" x 4".  Cut these pieces in half, at an angle from ...

☀️☀️☀️A Box of SUNSHINE is what EVERYONE NEEDS right now!!☀️☀️☀️ Here’s the information about June’s Paper Pumpkin kit!  Note that May’s kit did sell out early, so there are no guarantees!  If you are interested, I would suggest getting your name on the list now!   https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2161337 ABOUT THE JUNE KIT ☀️☀️☀️Box of Sunshine☀️☀️☀️ Kit contains supplies for 8 cards and envelopes (2 cards of 4 designs) Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"  Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4"  Coordinating Colors: Basic Black, Bumblebee, Crushed Curry, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce, White, and Gold Box of Sunshine Information: This kit includes extra pieces and stickers (including a sticker label) to help you create cards AND a Box of Sunshine filled with treats and goodies to send to a friend. (Treats not included.) If you choose me as your Demonstrator, you will receive an invite to my private Facebook group, ...

Each month my leader challenges her team to make a card using very specific rules and colors. I have participated in these color challenges for over a year now and it has helped me grow in my designing and is so much fun!  Here’s the specifics: Use only the 3 colors given, Whisper White or  Very Vanilla cardstock and black Momento ink. May ’s Challenge included the colors Gorgeous Grape , Melon Mambo , and Coastal Cabana .  Here’s what I came up with. I choose to use a fun triple fold card design and created my own patterned paper using the Floral Essence Bundle .  To create this card I cut a sheet of Gorgeous Grape cardstock 5-1/2" x 11", then scored it at 1-1/2", 4", & 6-3/4".  Cut remaining Grape piece 1" x 9-1/2", for the belly band.  Save a scrap for behind the sentiment as well.   Choose any coordinating colored DSP or stamp your own and cut it at 5-1/4" x 8-1/2".  Cut this down to (3) 1-1/4" x 5-1/4", (1) 2-1/4...

Here's the video tutorial! Today's card was designed using the Make A Splash stamp set from Stampin' Up!  This is a FUN interactive card using a Shaker Card Technique.  Thanks for stopping by Niki's Crafting Corner.  Happy Stamping my Friends! Cut two pieces of Whisper White Cardstock at 4" x 5-1/4".  Cut another piece of Whisper White at 3-1/2" x 4".  Stamp the fishbowl onto one of the bigger and the smaller piece of cardstock. Cut the center out using the Snow Globe Scenes Dies . Peel the bottom of a Snow Globe Shaker Dome off using the Take Your Pick tool .  Adhere to the cut out fishbowl. Stamp using the Make A Splash stamp set , onto the fishbowl and the other cardstock which is the inside of your card.  Cut a piece of Calypso Coral Cardstock at 5-1/2" x  8-1/2" and fold in half.  Adhere the inside piece to the base using Liquid Glue or Snail Adhesive . Sparingly p...