Creative Confetti: Frame It Up!

Happy Tuesday friends! I hope your week is off to a beautiful start. It's time for another fun-filled challenge to kick start a little creativity! This week's challenge is one that you could take in so many different directions. And, it all involves putting your main image in the spotlight... with a frame!

Check it out...

HOW TO PLAY: This challenge is as simple as putting a frame on your card. Yes, just that easy! I mentioned the main image but you could frame up the sentiment as well. Up to you!

On to my creation

I was going through some of my pre-stamped images and found these little die cut flowers from the Abundant Petals stamp set, using the coordinating Die Set as well.  And, after I "auditioned" them together, I decided that I had just the right combination to create a bit of color in a card corner. So, I colored it up using Copic markers - R81, R83, RV00, and RV0000 for the petals and YG00, YG23, and YG25 for the leaves. 

I took some decorative paper and created a frame by lining up two stitched rectangle dies and, using a Post-It Note, situated and tacked them down on the paper before running them through my die cut machine. 

After I cut out the frame, I cut another panel using only the largest die out of this cream and green graph style paper so that it would layer up perfectly. I used the 'Thank You' sentiment from the set and heat embossed it with gold detail powder. 

After I was done with my card, I wondered if it looked a little too plain? So, I did dig into my sequin stash and added a little bit of bling. Not sure which one I like better. What do YOU think?

Like I said, if you leave a comment, let me know which version you like better -- clean or with a little extra bling!

Now it's your turn Creative Confetti fans!  Let's see how you frame up your image to create a design splash! After you're done creating, don't forget to link up your creation using the linky below. Everyone who plays along gets a shot at our monthly random drawing for a $25 gift code to the Power Poppy Shop! So, get those fingers inky! We'd love it if YOU won!

Until next time!
Julie

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Creative Confetti: Over the Edge

Hello! I bet you came here looking for Julie and a new Creative Confetti challenge? Surprise! I am your guest hostess for the challenge today.  I am a card maker who loves to color, my name is Barbara Campbell. I am very happy to say that I will be hosting here every so often. I am honored to be joining Julie in this new journey and over the top excited to challenge you today! Let’s get started.

HOW TO PLAY: There are a lot of ways that you can do this challenge and bring your main image off the edge. That's why I have two examples for you.

My first example uses the digital stamp Countryside Bouquet. It's one of my favorites. I am pretty proud that I have been working with digital stamps lately and was able to use part of this stamp and merge it with another part to take my main image off the side off my card or... "over the edge." The sentiment is from the same stamp set and after printing it out, I colored it with my Copic markers. Then, I added a blue border to the base card and a matching envelope.

 

For those of you that what to kick it up a notch, I have this second idea for you!

 I sure would like to challenge you to do one like this, where I used a die to take the image off the main portion of my card. It is not hard at all. Let me you how I did this one!

On a piece of card stock that is 5-1/2" by 8-1/2", I marked a line at 4-1/4". This is where your fold would be for a top folding card. The line is barely visible here, but it helps to know where to stamp my image. I used Power Poppy's Chrysanthemum XL. Then I placed the coordinating die over it to cut it out.

I used a partial die cut for  placing my Big Shot clear cutting plate so that I only cut the top of the flower. See? 

This is how it looks after cutting the Chrysanthemum XL out. It is folded on the line and I cut off the bottom to make sure that it was only 4 1/4 inches high.

Next, I colored it up...

To make the flower stand out, I used Distress ink sponged around it and then highlighted it with my Copic markers with B10. I used a stencil to get the lines on the top right and a copper envelope seemed to fit for this card.

Ok, crafty people, I have challenged you to go "Over the Edge!" Let's see what you create. Remember to link up your creation below for your chance to win a $25 gift code to Power Poppy! 

Thanks for stopping by!

~Barbara

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Inspire Me Monday: Let's Add Some Shimmer!

Hey everyone!  Happy Monday!  I’m Allison Cope and for today’s Inspire Me Monday, I’m not only going to share a fun coloring tutorial but also how to add some cool shimmer to your crafty projects.

For today I’ll be using the awesome “Poppy XL” stamp and it’s coordinating die, found here.  I’m going to be coloring this stamp set’s image using ZIG Markers plus adding some cool shimmer details using some Fine Tec metallic paints.

Come and join me in my studio…

Click here to view in HD.

Here is another look at my lean card creation…

And here’s a little closer image of that fabulous glitz…

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope I’ve inspired you to pull out something glitzy from your stash!

~ Ally ~


stamps: Power Poppy (Poppy XL)
cardstock: Bristol (Smooth), Recollections (110# White)
inks: Versafine (Black Onyx), ZIG Markers, Polychromos Pencils, Fine Tec (Metallic Paints), Versamark, Ranger Distress Oxide Inks (Dusty Concord, Wilted Violet, Candied Apple)
dies: Power Poppy (Poppy XL Dies)
other: Nuvo Crystal Drops (Ebony Black)

Inspire Me Monday: Partial Die Cutting

Howdy and Happy Monday!  I’m Allison Cope, your hostess for today’s Inspire Me Monday!

Today I’m going to pulling out the glorious “Natural Beauties” stamp set and it's coordinating dies to play with.

I decided to make my cards very clean and simple today.  Just black and beauties!

So grab a cup of your favorite cool beverage and join me at my desk…

Click here to see it in HD.

So here is the card I created on the video…

Plus I created two more cards using the exact same technique but different shapes for the window.

This card I used a semi-circle die and the second one I used a heart shaped die…

Thanks for joining me today!  I hope you’ll get a chance to make a few of these partial die cut cards for yourself!

JUST A REMINDER... the Power Poppy shop will re-open this coming Thursday!  Happy browsing!

Happy creating!

~ Ally ~


stamps: Power Poppy (Natural Beauties)
dies: Power Poppy (Natural Beauties Dies), MFT (Stitched Arch), Simon Says Stamp (Stitched Rectangles), Hero Arts (Hearts Infinity Dies)
patterned papers: My Favorite Things (Black and White Stripes 6x6)
ink: Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps (Wicked Black)
rhinestones: Studio Katia (Star Foil Crystals)
cardstock: Recollections (White 100#)

Inspire Me Monday: Assembly Line Creating!

Hi all and welcome to another edition of Inspire Me Monday! Today, I am going to give you some tips and pointers on mass producing cards. I will admit, this is not something I am great at! I tend to get lost in the details and instead of sticking to a game plan, go off script. So, something that is designed to be easy and pretty and fun, becomes cumbersome and, well, not fun! ;-) I wanted to change that!

So, I used some basic principles to get me started!

1. Find a card or layout that inspires! I chose THIS card from a SU kit that I wanted to recreate using Power Poppy supplies! (It's the one on the lower left corner)

2. Pick a paper pack with color coordinated papers to keep things easy and pleasing to the eye...

3. Grab the supplies you need to recreate your inspiration card. I used the Abundant Petals Stamp Set & Abundant Petals Dies along with the "Thanks" sentiment from Vibrant Thanks! I also chose some stitched dies and a banner die as well. 

4. Treat it like an assembly line, cutting each element needed, one at a time until you have the number needed to mass produce. I created six cards at a time.

5. Assemble everything but the colored pieces. If you want, you can leave these card bases and take your time coloring, adding these elements as you go. 

Want to see how I did it? Click on the video below to see the steps! 

And here's a peek at the finished product!

Hope these little tips helped! I will say that I was able to create 6 cards in a little more than an hour using this method. Now, I have 6 thank you cards ready to send in a jiffy, which means folks won't have to wait months for me to create one just for them! ;-)

Happy Monday everyone & thanks for stopping by! 

~Julie 

Go Ahead.... Inspire Me!

Happy July Power Poppy Peeps! Boy, do we have a super fun challenge for you this month. Okay, I am a bit biased though. I decided on this challenge and I can't wait to see how you take this Power & Spark to the next explosive level! ;-)

Are you ready? Let's see what's in store!

HOW TO PLAY: Every Monday here on the Power Poppy blog we invite the best of the best creative minds to share a little bit of their creative process. The hope is that they will "inspire" and spark a crafty revolution! Each Inspire Me Monday feature offers either a coloring lesson, a technique or maybe even a fun little digital "how to!" You can find all of our Inspire Me Monday features HERE on this link. Once you scroll through all these fun and informative posts, to take on this challenge, all you need to do is pick one as your source of inspiration and give that coloring lesson, technique or tutorial a try! Just that simple!

On to my creation! Goodness, this was a tough one. I literally went through every Inspire Me Monday. Did you know we've had this feature on the blog since April of 2014? WOW! That's a lot of inspiration waiting in the wings! So, after going through and revisiting a ton of fun posts, I chose THIS post by Ally Cope -- Fun With Masks! I had just bought some masking sheets and wanted an "excuse" to rip them out of the package and give them a try! 

First up, here's a peek at one of Ally's cards so you get the gist of what I did when I followed in her creative footsteps! 

And here's a look at my version using Power Poppy's Abundant Petals stamp set along with the coordinating die set! After I lifted the masks, added a stitched scallop frame die and the sentiment that I embossed in white from the M-Powering Words stamp set.   

All in all, this was a super easy card to create and a fun technique that I am pretty sure I'll give a try again soon! If you want to know more about the particulars of this creation -- just click HERE or on my name in the link list down further in this post.  Now it's YOUR TURN to take one of these Inspire Me Mondays for a spin! When you do, don't forget to link up your creation below! 

THE OFFICIAL RULES:

Use Power Poppy stamps if you have them. If not, it is a great way to win some!

Link your creation below using our Linky (please use the exact URL from your post instead of a generic blog address.)

Please mention Power Poppy in YOUR blog or gallery post with a link back to THIS challenge

The winner will receive a $50 SHOPPING SPREE TO THE POWER POPPY SHOP

Enter as many cards as you’d like, as long as they fit the theme of the challenge

Deadline to enter is June 30 @ 8:00 PM EST. At that point, we’ll draw the winner randomly and make the announcement right here on the first Friday in August! 

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With the new challenge, we are super excited to share the lucky card maker randomly chosen for June's Round and Round Power & Spark Challenge hosted by Stacy Morgan! (Be sure to click the link to see all the amazing entries this past month!) So, after we threw all the names in the virtual hat, here's the number that random.org drew...

The lucky number is 8, which means the winner is....

***CAT ARENZANA *** 

Congrats Cat! You've won a $50 Shopping Spree to the Power Poppy Shop! Contact us at bloom@powerpoppy.com and we will send your shopping code.

We do have to take a minute to share Cat's card, which is just a true breath of summer! 💗

Cat used Power Poppy's stamp set Tea in the Garden and I just adore the peppy color scheme she chose for her card layout -- just too happy, don't you think? The end result is just sweet and delish looking! Thanks Cat for sharing your talents with us this month! We can't wait to see what you nab with that shopping spree so you can come back and inspire us all in future Power & Spark Challenges! ;-) 

Before you go, you can't leave without hitting up these links below and seeing what some of our fabulous members of the Bloom Brigade have to share! Get ready, as always, to be WOWED! 

Christine Okken
Julie Koerber
Stacy Morgan
Tosha Leyendekker

Speaking of being wowed, Ally Cope will be in the house for the next Inspire Me Monday and I personally cannot wait to see what fabulousness she cooks up! Until then, enjoy your weekend my sweet stamping friends! 

~Julie

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Inspire Me Monday ~ Making a Masculine Card

Howdy all and Happy Monday!  I hope you had an amazing weekend.  I'm Allison Cope and I will be your hostess this week for Inspire Me Monday!

With Father’s Day fast approaching I thought I would share my entire card making process from beginning to end.  I’ll share my sources of inspiration with you and how I create each piece of my simple masculine card with you.

So grab a cup of joe and meet me in my craftroom…

Click to watch in HD.

Today I used the amazing detailed “Wild Mushrooms” stamp set and it’s coordinating die, here.  Plus I used the new 6x6 glorious “Big Sexy Leaves” and the script-licious “M-Powering Words” stamp sets too.  All three of these stamp sets are brand new and are in the Power Poppy Shop ready for you to purchase.  I also included a wonderful stamp set called “Natural Beauties” from one of our previous releases.

Here’s a close up of the final card creation I have made…

And here is a list of all of my Copic Markers that were used as promised…

And finally, a peak again on the inside of my card today…

Don’t forget to join the Bloomies this month for our fun Power & Spark Challenge.  You can find all the fun details HERE plus you could win a $50 shopping spree in the Power Poppy Shop!  WOOHOO!

Thanks for joining me today! I hope you have an amazing and creative week!

~ Allison Cope ~


stamps: Power Poppy (Wild Mushrooms, Big Sexy Leaves, M-Powering Words, Natural Beauties)
cardstock: Bee Paper Company (Artist Marker Paper), Recollections (White #110), Avery Elle (Kraft Woodgrain)
inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Catherine Pooler Designs (Stone Blue, Juniper Mist), Ranger Distress Oxides (Faded Jeans), Copic Markers
washi tape: Recollections (Pink Flamingos & Gold)
dies: Power Poppy (Wild Mushrooms Dies)
corner rounder: EK Success

Good Vibes Just In Time!

Hello folks! We are so sorry to keep your good vibes waiting for the weekend but... we are in the business of showering you with them... even if it's late! ;-) Hope you are ready for the weekend and hope you are ready to catch these beautiful sources of inspiration to get you on your fun-filled way!

Okay, show of hands, who's ready to dance in the spring rain, gather up posies and just give a good cheer to the start of this life-filled season? Yep, I thought so! If you're lucky enough to live in a southern climate, a beautiful tuft of spring flowers just might be sitting outside your front or back door (like it is at Marcy's abode!). Breathe it in people and know -- if spring hasn't sprung in your neck of the woods -- it has to come soon! Right???

This good vibe comes with a bit of an enabler alert! DIES ARE BACK IN STOCK! Yes, sorry, I screamed a bit there but, hey, who's not excited that you can now have a partner in creative crime with these savvy little tools?? Remember, the sets Loving Tulips, Sassy Succulents (as shown above!), Peony Muse, and Natural Beauties all have coordinating dies. And... guess what? Lean in a bit since this is a secret! I hear, now don't tell anyone, that more dies are on the way!!! Yep, we are a wee bit excited about that fact! Stay tuned for more on that little secret!

This little dose of happy comes thanks to Vanilla Arts and the oh-so-fabulous Amy Shulke. Have you been one of the lucky ones to take one of her online classes? Um, well, if you answered "No", you are MISSING OUT my friends! Tomorrow she has a live class using Power Poppy's digital stamp set Cup of Columbine. Look at that sweet peeps!! Aren't the results gorgeous??? Tomorrow's class will showcase how to successfully color with calm and natural colors! Just click HERE for more deets on that and sign up -- promise you will love her style!

Who on earth is this sweet face above? Well, I happen to know it's Katie Sims -- a woman as sweet as she is talented and man, you and I both know SHE IS TALENTED! If you are in the Atlanta area. Ms. Katie will be at Impressive Ideas from Noon to 4 PM and she'll have Power Poppy goodness with her -- stamp sets, coloring tips galore, make and takes, and giveaways! I might just have to hop on a plane to join her for all that fun!

What do you get when you mix rainbow Deco Foil and an amazing stamp set? An even more amazing note card set! Take a gander at this beauty above crafted by Elizabeth Zaffarano using Power Poppy's digital stamp set Daffodil Bouquet. Wowza... that's some WOW FACTOR if I ever did see! You'll have to check out Elizabeth's Instagram HERE to see more photos showcasing this super fun project!

And, as a little added bonus... don't forget about this peeps!

At last check, we had close to three dozen entries for our Vitamin Me Contest -- where YOU tell US how you seize the day and soak up some ME time. Have you shared your thoughts yet? If not, we'd love for you to click on over HERE and tell us a little bit about what you do to feed your soul! You could end up winning a $50 Power Poppy Shopping Spree if you are our lucky winner!

I happen to know two Bloomies have fun things to share with you today! So, why not keep those good vibes rolling and pay these amazing ladies below a visit, will you?

Christine Okken

Tosha Leyendekker

Thanks for stopping by! Ally Cope will be in the house on Monday for another edition of Inspire Me Monday and, I know it's going to rock the house because, well, that's what Ally always does! ;-) Until then, my friends, enjoy your weekend!

~Julie 

Inspire Me Monday: Using Coordinating Dies

Howdy all!  Happy New Year to everyone out there around the world!  I'm Allison Cope your hostess for today's Inspire Me Monday!

If you know me, you know I LOVE making cards that are interactive in some way. So this week I thought I'd pull out some of Power Poppy coordinating dies and have some fun creating with them.

If you didn't already know, we have a few clear stamps sets with their own matching dies.  Those sets include:

Loving Tulips and Dies

Natural Beauties and Dies  

Succulent Singles and Dies

Peony Muse and Dies

So grab something warm and wet to sip away at and meet me in my scraproom!  Today I'm going to use the Peony Muse stamp set and matching dies.

Click to view the video in HD.

I hope you too love using your coordinating dies to make your cards unique and fun!

Here's a quick look at the card I shared today...

Thanks for joining me today!  I hope you enjoyed this video.

I'd love to know what you'd like to learn in future tutorials so leave me a comment telling what you would like to know more about!

A QUICK NOTE FROM MARCELLA - DIES WILL BE BACK IN STOCK IN FEBRUARY, 2018!

~  Allison Cope ~


Stamps: Power Poppy (Peony Muse)
Cardstock: Recollections (#110 White)
Dies: Power Poppy (Peony Muse Coordinating Dies)
Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Versafine, (Black Onyx), Copic Markers
Stencil: Stamp of Approval  (Mod Squared Stencil).