Space Background for GSD Outta This World Blog Hop

Hello crafty friends! Welcome to the Gerda Steiner Designs Outta This World Blog Hop. Today we are showing off two new sets being released with a fun space theme. I have a video sharing how to make a galaxy background which will work great for both sets. Be sure to keep reading to find out more about how to win and where to hop for more inspiration.

On today’s card I created a space background with some Distress Inks and layers of paint and water flicks with Perfect Pearls for the stars. I also created some aliens flying around in little space ships with Copic coloring and Glossy Accents. For more details be sure to check out the video.

Now about those awesome prizes! Comment on each blog stop. The more comments the better your chance to win. Three random comments from along the blogs will win one of three gift certificates. There will be a $25, a $15, and a $10 gift certificate up for grabs. All comments must be made by Sunday April 17th at 11.59 pm PST Keep scrolling to see the hop order and stamp set reveals.

Here’s the hop order:

Gerda Steiner Designs

Jess Gerstner

Julia Altermann

Tanja Kabel

Wiebke Zander

Emily Cupely

Francine Vuillème

Tara Sell

Yolanda Garrido

Simon Hurley

Ranger 2-Ounce Perfect Pearls Mists, Perfect Pearls	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer, 2 oz	Liquitex BASICS Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 16-oz	Ranger TDA47841 Distress Splatter Brush
Canson Watercolor Paper Pad, 30-Sheet, 9-Inch by 12-Inch, X-Large	My Favorite Things Black Ink	Scotch Foam Tape	Non Stick Scissors
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Picked Raspberry	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Black Soot	Ranger DIS-43263 Distress Ink Pad – September – Wilted Violet	Ranger Tim Holtz April Distress Ink Pad, Fossilized Amber
Ranger DIS-27119 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Chipped Sapphire	Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents Precision Tip, 2-Ounce	Swingline Guillotine Paper Trimmer, ClassicCut Lite, 12	Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents Precision Tip, 2-Ounce
Mini Glossy Accents .5 Fluid Ounces/Pkg-	Acrylic Stamp Block: Round, Set Of 4	Ampad Quadrille Double Sided Pad, 11 x 17, White, 4×4 Quad Rule, 50 Sheets, 1 Pad (22-037)	EK Tools Powder Tool, New Package
Embossing Powder – White	WAGNER HT 400 650-Degree Heat Gun	Copic Markers 12-Piece Cool Gray Set	Quilled Creations Precision Tip Glue Applicator Bottle, 0.5-Ounce
Darice Ultrafine Tip Applicator Bottle, 20ml

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Clean and Simple Kitty Christmas

Hello crafty friends! Today I am sharing a card made with the Gerda Steiner Designs Deck the Halls stamp set. I wanted to really focus on this cute little kitty so I created a clean and simple card. Check out the video for more:

When working on a clean and simple card simple it can be beneficial to keep the color story minimal. This is why I opted for a neutral color cat. I’m a big fan of adding sparkle on Christmas cards so here I added gems, glitter, and glossy accents. I love that I was able to sneak in some gem destashing into such a stamp heavy design. 

Check out Gerda Steiner’s amazing selection of Christmas stamps and then share your creations over on the Facebook group. 

Custom Masked Background for a Coffee Loving Squirrel

Hello crafty friends! Today I’m here with a card for the Fall Coffee Lovers blog hop. I know there lots to see on the hop so I won’t add too much detail. Please click the link to learn more about the hop or watch my video for more about my card. 

As mentioned in the video the stamps are from Gerda Steiner Designs and called Happy Fall and Snowman Friends stamp sets. Gerda Steiner Designs is sponsoring the hop. I love making my own backgrounds but for this card I didn’t want to fill the whole background so I used some masking to fill just a small space.

Challenges:

Fall Coffee Lovers Hop

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Anything Goes

Using a Stencil to Guide a Copic Colored Background for The Daily Marker Pop Up Coloring Challenge

Hello crafty friends! Today I am here with a card for The Daily Marker Pop Up Challenge to use lines. I decided to use a stencil to help me create my lines. For more on how I made this card check out my video.

As mentioned in the video the stencil is from Simon Says Stamp and the stamps are from Gerda Steiner Designs. If you are wondering why there is popcorn in the picture it is a fun way to signify the ‘pop’ up challenge around the web and on social media.

If you haven’t already I encourage you to participate in this challenge because it simple and fun but will also probably cause  you to stretch yourself creatively because you will see all the cool things others are doing.

Using Felt to Add Texture to the Sheep from How Are Ewe

Hello crafty friends! Today I am sharing a card using the awesome How Are Ewe stamp set. I wanted to give this sheep some texture so I stamped him on some felt. For more on how I made the felt work check out the video below.

I just adore Gerda’s critters and love seeing how people add texture and dimension to them. Since I’m always up for a new idea: What is your favorite way to give critters texture and make them look more realistic?

Gerda Steiner Designs N’ewe’ Release Blog Hop

Hello crafty friends! Today I have a card and video for the Gerda Steiner Designs n’ewe’ release. Be sure to keep reading until the end to find out how to win this set. When Gerda first showed me this set I knew exactly what I wanted to create with it. I just loved the idea of the bunny staring up at the stars. Check out the video for more on how I made this card and to see the whole stamp set.

For your chance to win the set visit and comment on all the blogs in the hop. There will be three winners randomly chosen from all the comments on all the blogs. So the more you hop the better your chance to win.

Start: www.gerdasteinerdesigns.com 

Wiebke Zander http://buntebastelecke.blogspot.de/

Karen Oliver http://moreplease-ko.blogspot.com/

Jess Gerstner – http://www.jesscrafts.com/

Julia Altermann http://just-one-more-card.com/

Joyce Nakaoka http://enjoyscrappin2.com/

Madey Lim http://madeylim.blogspot.com/

Chitra Menon http://craftingchitra.blogspot.com/

Creating a Custom Monogram Background with Gerda Steiner Designs Playful Kitten

Hello crafty friends! Today I am sharing how to create a custom monogram background on a card. I created my own cardstock stencil by drawing a block J and cutting it out then stamping through it with a small stamp. Check out the video for more.

The stamp set featured on the card is Playful Kittens from Gerda Steiner Designs. To easily get the ombre look for the J I used the Hero Arts Pink to Red Ombre Ink Pad.

Challenges:

Marker Pop: Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamp: Make Your Mark

Operation Write Home Finishing Strong Blog Hop with Patriotic Birthday Card Tutorial featuring Gerda Steiner Designs

Hello crafty friends! Today I’m here with the Operation Write Home Finishing Strong Memorial Day Blog Hop! The purpose of today’s hop is to bring awareness to the end of Operation Write Home’s mission. Operation Write Home, a charity that has supported heroes with handmade cards since 2007, will be closing later this year. All cards need to be sent in by August 1st, so I’m helping to get the word out!

My plan is to keep this post short as requested by Operation Write Home. The video tutorial for this patriotic birthday card featuring Gerda Steiner Designs clear stamps and is under 6 minutes. If you’re interested in video card tutorials but don’t have time during the hop feel free to subscribe to my JessCrafts channel and check back later. 

I’ve loved being a part of Operation Write Home but its closing is actually such good news as it means more and more of our military personnel are now home with their families. Thank you to all those who are or have served.

Creating a Shaker Card with Gerda Steiner Designs Playful Kittens

Hello crafty friends! Today I have a card featuring Gerda Steiner Designs Playful Kitten. The image of the cat pawing at a toy made me think of how fun it would like if he was trying to catch some objects in a shaker card.  So I decided to fussy cut some of the yarn balls and create my own shaker. For more on how I made this card check out my video below.

Challenges:

Pile It On: Cute Animal

Sugar Pea Designs: Anything Goes

Ocean Distress Ink Background with Gerda Steiner Designs Heavy Friends

Hello crafty friends! Today’s card features a Distress Ink background and the Gerda Steiner Designs Heavy Friends stamp set. I combined some Cracked Pistachio, Peacock Feathers and Salty Ocean and then added some water droplets. Check out the video for more on this background.

I just love the little bit of interest you get by adding glossy accents to the bubbles and the Fineline Applicator makes that so much easier to do.

Challenges:

Shopping Our Stash (Big and Bold: bold colors and big whale)

Marker Pop Challenge 68: Anything Goes