Hi everyone! So as you know, this time of year is crazy for crafting! One day it's Christmas, then the next day it's Halloween cards, then Fall cards, and then back to Christmas cards! It's pretty fun, though, because I love all of those things!! Today I'm showcasing something else I love - Hello Bluebird Stamps! Yippeee! They have a new release today and I made three cards with some of the new items. I'll share two today, and one a bit later in the month. Their stamps and dies are so fun and happy and they make creating cards easy! CLICK HERE to shop the Hello Bluebird Store!! The release will be live later today!
First up is a super fun card with cutie pie ghosties and happy pumpkins!! I loved making this card! I used the new Jack Dies and the new Ghostly Night Dies. I used the previously released frame and tree to create my Halloween scene. This finished card is A2 size. I used some gingham and black to keep a traditional Halloween color palette....
The background clouds were made with a stencil and some Peacock Distress ink for a pop of color. I die cut all the pieces out and then had fun deciding on a card layout...
Those little pumpkins, tho.
I used a few Copic Markers on my ghosties to give them cheeks and a bit of color to their 'bodies'
This happy guy is hugging his favorite pumpkin!!
And she's a little witchy poo with her broom, flying through the sky! Adorbs. Hello Bluebird thought of everything - down to the little die for the buckle on the hat. All the details are what I love!!
Next up is a cheerful any/all occasion card made with the new Big Paper Hugs Die and the new Balloon Buddies stamp set!! The finished card is an A2 card base covered in plaid paper from my craft stash. This card could be for a birthday, or get well, or just encouragement.
I had a lot of fun coloring these images!! I tried some new to me Copic techniques here, and I really like the result. My tendency is to not use the really dark colors....but here I did just that....and I am happy with how that makes the contrast kinda pop!! I also added more white gel pen accents than I normally would. I think it was nice to get out of my comfort zone!
I colored the balloons in a rainbow, but didn't put them all in rainbow order.... I added some tiny hearts too.
These adorable little critters would make anyone smile!!
The die set for the words says "Big Paper Hugs" and I chose to use only the 'hugs' part of the die. I also made the word go vertically instead of horizontally on my card - to fit the design.
Okay, all you Hello Bluebird fans....just a little while longer until you can see and shop the entire release!! Hope you find some things you love and have fun creating too!! I will be back again tomorrow!!! (I told you I was busy!).... Tomorrow I will share my cards for the new The Greetery release!! XOXO
How do you keep up with all your assignments and venture out for retail therapy also? Love both of this but the ghosts and pumpkin scene is one of my favorites…and I’m not big on Halloween.
Posted by: Kathy Mc | 09/09/2021 at 07:06 PM
So cute. I especially love the Halloween card. Those ghost are too adorable! Glad you're staying busy because we love all your stuff!! TFS
Posted by: Anne Sturgeon | 09/08/2021 at 11:52 AM
Love them both. The Halloween card is too sweet.
Posted by: Geneva Null | 09/08/2021 at 07:36 AM