A Magical Day with Gnomes from Not 2 Shabby

For today’s card, I’m sharing a project featuring the Meg’s Gnomes: Magical Wizards stamp set from Not 2 Shabby paired with the Magic & Fantasy paper pad by LV Handcrafted. I trimmed a kraft panel to 4 1/8" x 5 3/8" and edged it with Gold Rush Lunar Paste before layering on a patterned rectangle, a black wavy circle embossed with stars, and a sentiment banner stamped with “Have a Magical Day.” The whole panel was adhered to a side-folding A2 base turned horizontally, then finished with two colored and die-cut gnomes popped in the center for the perfect whimsical touch.

If you’d like to see this card come together, the replay of my Fandom Friday livestream is linked below, where I also share how I colored the little redheaded gnome. You can also join us over on Instagram today for an inspiration hop featuring this new stamp set—there’s so much magical creativity to explore!

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Cottage Rose Treat with the Not 2 Shabby Shop

I had such a great time this last weekend at the Not 2 Shabby Cottage Rose Retreat! My class was about coloring with alcohol markers - I used Olo Markers, but I think you could use any brand and still learn some good tips and tricks. If you missed the class, you can still watch! I have my class embedded below and you can still shop some of the kit items before they sell out. Let me know what classes you would like to see from me in the future!

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Cottage Rose Retreat with Not 2 Shabby

Hey Crafty Friends! Get ready to bloom with creativity because I'm thrilled to announce my upcoming virtual class at the Not 2 Shabby Cottage Rose Spring Retreat! We'll be diving deep into the vibrant world of Olo Markers, and I'll be guiding you through the process of coloring a charming cottage scene, just like the one featured in the beautiful retreat bundle. Imagine bringing those delicate floral images and quaint cottage details to life with stunning, blended hues. The kit itself is a treasure trove, packed with gorgeous stamps, dies, papers, and embellishments, all perfectly curated for a spring-inspired crafting experience. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your coloring skills and create a masterpiece you'll cherish!

Join me and a lineup of other talented instructors for a weekend filled with inspiration, connection, and, of course, lots of crafting! The Cottage Rose Spring Retreat is your chance to escape into a world of creativity from the comfort of your own home. With the comprehensive kit provided by Not 2 Shabby, you'll have everything you need to follow along and create stunning projects. My class will focus on mastering the art of blending and layering with Olo Markers, ensuring you achieve professional-looking results. Whether you're a seasoned colorist or just starting out, this class will provide valuable techniques and tips to elevate your card making. Secure your spot now and let's create some magic together!

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Not 2 Shabby Enjoy This Life - Watercoloring Autumn Stamps

Today is the big day! I am so excited to be a part of the Enjoy This Life Virtual Retreat with Not 2 Shabby and I have two final cards to share using some watercolor images that are leftover from my class. I combined them with some ephemera and I did my best to create two cards inspired by Call Me Crafty Al's SheetLoad sketch. Let me know if you're going to be at the retreat and if I'll see you in the chat!

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Not 2 Shabby Enjoy This Life - Stamping on Watercolor

It's hard to believe that the Not 2 Shabby Enjoy this Life retreat will be here next month! Last month I shared creating watercolor inspired backgrounds and this month I wanted to show how you can stamp on the watercolor backgrounds. My first card has a repeating pattern of the leaf stamps (I used my Sizzix Stamp & Spin) and I kept the card very simple. I like having cards that are simple to mail for holidays!

My second card I stamped the sweater stamp and used the coordinating die from the kit to cut them out and create a repeating background on my card. I made my background with blues and a splash of orange... But with the sweaters stamped and die cut... It kind of looks a little like blood. Whoops! But I still like how the card turned out.

I hope you've purchased your kit, but if not you can still sign up by clicking on the retreat image down below in my supply list, or click here.

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Enjoy This Life - Free Virtual Retreat in September!

Back in May I shared that I was going to be a part of the Not 2 Shabby Virtual Retreat on my YouTube Channel. In case you missed it, you can find it down below. There is an exclusive bundle called "Enjoy this Life" that has some really great products in it for making wonderful Fall and Autumn themed projects. 

The class that I am teaching is called "Fall into Watercoloring" where we're going to use Distress products to create backgrounds and color in the adorable images from the bundle's stamp set. The two cards I'm sharing today use some of the products from the bundle and I wanted to share watercolor backgrounds similar to what we'll be making in our class during the retreat in September.

I hope you'll join us for the free retreat! You can sign up by clicking on the image just below the video as well as getting your kit. Make sure to order before the end of July to make sure you receive your kit before the Virtual Retreat! See you then!

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