Stand up Halloween Card tutorial | Halloween Happy Mail Series

Hello loves!

Today I have another fun episode in my Halloween happy mail series! Today I show you how to make 2 different styles of stand up cards. I got this idea from my friend Dani from Popfizzpaper. Scroll Down for video tutorial!!

The first card is made with a digital stamp by MMedel Illustrations on Etsy and paper from my Spooky Pastel and October Nights paper collections.

The Second card is made using watercolor paints and a Stampotique Stamp and my Spooky October stamp set. You can watch the full tutorial below!

I like this style of card because to me they are like little works of art that you penpals can display on their desk or shelf as halloween decor!

thanks for stopping by, Click here to watch all episodes thus far in my series!

Stay Spooky,

Serena

Altenew And Tombow USA Hop

Hello Lovelies! 

Welcome to the Tombow USA and Altenew Blog Hop! We have a great day of inspiration ahead of us. Make sure you leave a comment on all the blogs for the chance to win one of 4 prizes! 

For my project I used:

•   Sohcahtoa  stamp set
•  the Shades of Purple Ink pack, 
• and the Fenstone Decorative Element

As for my Tombow products, I used:

• the new and amazing Tombow MONO Adhesive + Permanent  my new favorite glue runner!!! Watch video to find out more and see it in action!!
• Black Dual Brush Pen
• Tombow 3D Foam Tabs
• Tombow Mono Aqua Liquid Glue

I had a lot of fun creating with this stamp set, it allows for so many possibilities that I just couldn't stop and made 5 cards! Please watch the tutorial below to learn how I made each card!

Here is a look at all 5 cards, please watch tutorial to learn how to make these

Thank you so much for stopping by! Which card is your favorite? I think my favorite is the ink pad impression card, I love how the inks blended so nicely together!

Make sure to hop along with everyone in this hop for more inspiration! Also follow Altenew and Tombow on their social media accounts for more entries in the giveaway!!

Altenew has a special offer for our amazing readers and followers: Get 10 % off your entire order at www.altenew.com with code ALTENEWLOVESTOMBOW at check out. Offer ends on May 30th at midnight EST.

Now on to the Prizes!!

Use the Rafflecopter and you could win one of these amazing prizes:

*One of two Altenew $30.00 Gift Certificates

*The NEW Tombow Irojiten Vivid

*A Tombow Adhesive Bundle

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Tombow USA and Stampendous! Blog Hop 2016!

Hello Lovelies! 

Welcome to the Tombow USA and Stampendous! Blog Hop! You probably came here from Kristine Reynolds If you stumbled across my blog go to the Stampendous! Blog to start.

Project #1: Mixed Media Card

Here is how I made this card:

Using the card base that came with the Stampendous Butterfly Duo Stencil Set I began by spreading modeling paste through the stencil.

While waiting for the modeling paste to dry I began doodling through the stencil with the black 0.3mm micron pen that came with the stencil set. This pen is very nice to write with! I made random shapes and doodles. I went with the flow and didn't think too much about it. It was very therapeutic.

Once the modeling paste was dry, I then strayed it with different ink sprays I have in my collection. 

Next, I colored in the doodles using the Tombow Recycled Colored Pencils.

I decided to add silver glitter card stock behind my custom made drawing. I find the best adhesive to use when gluing down glitter card stock is the Tombow Xtreme Adhesive  because it really adheres down on the fine glitter whereas other glues on the market just don't have a strong enough hold like the Xtreme Adhesive. BONUS TIP: it's a dry adhesive so you don't have to wait for your glue to dry to continue working on your project! 

Next using the Tombow MONO Aqua Liquid Glue I adhered colored rhinestones to finish up the card.

PROJECT #2: Decorative Photo Frame

Here's how I made this project:

I used the Stampendous Butterfly Duo Stencil  Set which includes 6 card bases and a great black micron pen along with the Stampendous Glance Stamp.

Using the Tombow Blending Palette I scribbled on 3 colors and then sprayed it with the Tombow Blending Mister. Using a watercolor brush I added the color to the card base and let it dry.

I then stamped the Stampendous Glance Stamp and went over the lines with the black micron pen to make the lines bolder.

I went in with a white gel pen and white ink spray to add white high lights. This really made the face stand out from the background.

Next,  I trimmed off the back piece of the card and added my art piece in a 5x7 frame. BONUS TIP: use the Tombow MONO Removable Adhesive to help your picture stay in place when adding it to the frame. Since my image was smaller that my frame the Mono Removable Adhesive prevented it from falling or shifting when closing the frame. And because it's removable it will not damage your picture or your background.

I hope you enjoyed my project tutorials!

Now on to the two amazing prizes!

The first is a Tombow Adhesives Bundle that includes: Tombow Mono Aqua Liquid Glue, Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, Tombow Mono Adhesive Dots, Tombow Foam Tape and Tombow Adhesives Dots.

The second one is a bundle of Stampendous! NEW Stencil Duos:  Blossom Duo Stencil Set, Heart Duo Stencil Set, and the Butterfly Duo Stencil Set.

Use the Rafflecopter to earn as many entries as you can! Winner will be announced February 15^th! 

Now hop along to see what these talented ladies made:

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Stampendous!

Kristine Reynolds

Serena Bee [you are here]

Alison Heikkila

Smitha Katti

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Thank you for stopping by! Let me know which project is your favorite! I think i love the girl frame, there's just something so haunting about it!

Shaker Card Tutorial Ft. My New Stamp Set Deadly Desserts By Serena Bee

EEK, Hello Lovelies!!

Back today with another sneak peak look at my new stamp set which will be available for purchase in just ONE WEEK! I am SO excited! (can you tell?)

Today is super special because I get to share with you all a first hand look at my stamps in action!! And i also get to reveal the title for my set, it is called "Deadly Desserts" It's such a fun set that can be used for any occasion. Of course i have a youtube tutorial up so make sure to watch it, here's the link :) More details about my stamp set is mentioned in the video so make sure to watch it to find out ;)

And  here are some up close pictures. 

So, what do you guys think?

Make sure to check back on friday for another project share and sneak peaks using deadly desserts!

Much love,

Serena Bee