Dragonfly Garden

Dragonfly Garden (154411) was the first stamp set I got to play with from the new Stampin' Up! Mini Catalogue released last month. 

I love the tranquil meadow scene it's imagery calls to mind.

For the first project (above), I've embossed those pretty florals on a pool party card base background. Then I added a mix of soft pinks, enjoying some mindful colouring time with those stripy dragonfly wings.⁠

For the second project (below), I was inspired by the tones of the Dandy Garden designer series paper to draw together something a little less whimsical, something closer to nature.

I shared another project using featuring the dragonfly imagery earlier this month. Find it here: https://jenniferfrost.blogspot.com/2021/01/happiest-of-birthdays-bubble-background.html

Dragonfly Garden

February 8, 2021

Sponged Bubble Background Magic

The Crafty Carrot Co turned 4 this month and to celebrate our team shared a weekend of FREE live stamping video tutorials over on our public Facebook group. 

For my party project, I chose to feature the Happiest of Birthdays Stamp Set (152539).⁠ Being a sentiment only set, I had to get creative with my other decorative elements. Join me in the replay to see this fun bubble background sponging technique come together. I also explore the idea of turning our beautiful designer series papers into fussy cut embellishments. 

Throughout February, the team and I will be sharing 4 new LIVE tutorials in our exclusive, private Birthday Collection Facebook group. Learn how you can be a part of the fun and join here today: https://craftycarrotcollective.blogspot.com/ 

Making a project based on this tutorial? We'd love to see! Tag us @thecraftycarrotco when you post on your socials.

BONUS

I had such fun with this technique that I couldn't resist trying out an alternative colour combo. Here I've blended soft greens and blues with the 'Bubble Sponging Technique'. While I did a similar fussy cut technique to add a multi-toned sentiment as I did in the video tutorial, for this design I created my own stamped embellishment with the Dragonfly from the Dragonfly Garden Stamp Set (154411).

Thank you so much for stopping by. Inspired to try this technique? I’d love to see your take! Tag me @papercraftbyjenniferfrost

Sponged Bubble Background Magic

January 29, 2021

Joy of Giving Tag Kit, The Crafty Carrot Co Blog Hop

Next month we run our very last class series for 2019.  Over the last few years, we've chosen to feature project kits at this time of year as they are fabulous, fast and fun - perfect for a crafting fix during the busy festive season.

This November, we are sharing our twist on the Joy of Giving Tag Kit. This kit comes with ready to assemble cardstock pieces, embellishments, adhesives, a stamp set and ink spot for simple projects that will take your gifts from basic to brilliant this gift-giving season.

While the projects that come with the kits are amazing, the Crafty Carrot Co team enjoy putting their own twist on the kit contents so you get lots of alternate project ideas! 

This blog hop is a chance for us to have a little 'warm up' play with the goodies.  For my project, I've created a scrapbook layout.  I've embellished my 12 x 12" Soft Suede base with elements from the kit with a little vanilla card, a retired gold doily and a piece of retired Dashing Along newsprint pattern.

Click the 'next' link below to see what my fellow Crafty Carrot Co friends have created with the Joy of Giving kit. Next is Krista and you are going to love the fun cards she's made!

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October 15, 2019

For the Men, Fancy Friday Blog Hop

We are sharing ideas for male themed designs today on the Fancy Friday blog hop.

The Sailing Home suite from the new catalogue was an obvious choice for me to feature.  I've been enjoying all things "Sailing Home" this past month as part of the Crafty Carrot Collective (CCCo) August series of online classes.  As a designer with the CCCo, I'd normally not be able to publically share my tutorial design with you. However, as we opened this series up FREE for all to join, I have a rare opportunity to show you my exclusive project from this month!

To make this card, and see many more 'Sailing Home' project ideas, head on over to the Sailing Home Facebook group today!  Once you've joined, you'll find this detailed video tutorial, and more, to watch at your leisure.

And of course, follow this blog hop by clicking the 'next' button below to see what 'For the Men' inspiration my amazingly talented Artisan award-winning Fancy Friday friends have come up with for you!  Next up is the fabulous Krista Frattin

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Attend live online classes with four multi-award-winning Stampin' Up! Artisans! Join our Crafty Carrot Co program from anywhere in the world, from the comfort of your own home!  Follow video-based tutorials, be inspired and see behind-the-scenes tips and tricks to bring your cardmaking to the next level, whether you're a beginner or have years of experience there is something for you! 

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For the Men, Fancy Friday Blog Hop

August 30, 2019

Use up that DSP, Let's Get Hopping Blog Hop #23

I'm always on the look out for ways to put designer series papers (dsp) to good use. The right pattern, in the right layout, can create the perfect base for deceptively quick to put together card.

This layout here for instance, would work with any of those bigger, bolder patterns in your stash.  It really showcases the beautiful imagery in the papers, while a few simple embellishments and a single embossed sentiment give the maker a well-deserved sense of creative accomplishment!

I'm sharing this project today for the Let's Get Hopping Blog Hop. It's our challenge this month to inspire you to pull out your stash of retired dsp and put them to good use. Click the 'next' link below to visit  Linda's blog for more ideas to do just that!

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Attend live online classes with four multi-award-winning Stampin' Up! Artisans! Join our Crafty Carrot Co program from anywhere in the world, from the comfort of your own home!  Follow video-based tutorials, be inspired and see behind-the-scenes tips and tricks to bring your cardmaking to the next level, whether you're a beginner or have years of experience there is something for you! 

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Supplies Used
Stamps:  Picture Perfect Birthday (retired)
Card: Whisper White, Lemon Lime Twist (retired), Night of Navy
Paper: Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper (retired)
Ink: VersaMark
Accessories & Tools: White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Big Shot, Stitched Shapes Framelits, White Bakers Twine, Delicate Doilies (retired)
Adhesives: SNAIL or double sided tape, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear 'n' Tape Adhesive 

Use up that DSP, Let's Get Hopping Blog Hop #23

August 19, 2019

Daisy Lane, The Crafty Carrot Co

I'm betting, if you don't already have the Daisy Lane bundle, it's on your new catalogue wishlist! 

As one of Stampin' Up!'s most popular new bundles, it's the perfect choice for a Crafty Carrot Co program.  We can't wait to share exclusive ideas to get you inspired with this set all September long!    

How does a Crafty Carrot Co program work? 
Participants subscribe to join a private facebook group and attend live video-based online classes all month long. Play along live with four multi-award winning Stampin' Up! Artisans, or catch the playback anytime!  

Book your spot today! 

Be inspired by project ideas you will not see anywhere else! All while enjoying behind-the-scenes tips and tricks to bring your card making to the next level.  Whether you're a beginner or have years of experience there is something for you!

Today's hop project
Our monthly blog hops give us a chance to 'warm up' with the focus products before creating our exclusive class designs.  My hop project today was inspired by fellow Crafty Carrot tutor, the very talented, Cindy Schuster.  I just LOVE the unexpected colour combo and layout she created sometime ago *HERE*.  I couldn't resist creating my own variation with the Daisy Lane set to share with you all.  It's a great example of how you can draw inspiration from your favourite floral projects to create something new!

For more fun ideas using this set, click the 'next' button below to see what the amazing Krista Frattin has made.  Would you believe she's gone festive with this pretty blossom?!  Love her out-of-the-box take on this set and I'm sure you will too!

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August 13, 2019

Painted Glass Sympathy Card

Today I'm sharing a sympathy card project featuring the Painted Glass stamp set. 

I've kept to neutral, muted colours and decorated simply with a flower made using the Botanical Tags die.  To achieve the 'inlaid' multi-tone effect on the flower, I cut the die in both black and white card. Then I stuck the white flower outline to the Sahara Sand label before inlaying the black fill pieces.

Be inspired with lots of ideas for this sketch layout over at this week's TGIF Challenge blog.


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DID YOU HEAR THE NEWS??

The Crafty Carrot Co. August program is FREE for everyone! 

⁠Attend live online classes with five award-winning Stampin' Up! Artisans! Join our Crafty Carrot Co program from anywhere in the world, from the comfort of your own home!  Follow video-based tutorials, be inspired and see behind-the-scenes tips and tricks to bring your cardmaking to the next level, whether you're a beginner or have years of experience there is something for you! 

Join the FREE August group *HERE*.

Painted Glass Sympathy Card

July 19, 2019

Words of Encouragement, Let's Get Hopping #22

Sometimes we all need someone to simply be there, not to fix anything in particular, but just to let us feel we are supported and cared about.  The Let's Get Hopping team are sharing card designs today to inspire you to send some love to someone you know who may be facing one of life's many rough patches.

I've pulled out some retired Stampin' Up! favourites for my project today.

Supplies
Stamps: Petal Palette, Part of the Story
Card: Whisper White
Paper:  Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper (retired)
Ink: Pool Party, Lemon Lime Twist, Memento Tuxedo Black, Basic Gray
Accessories & Tools:  Stampin' Sponge, Big Shot, Petals and More Thinlets, Stitched Rectangle Framelits, Berry Burst Finely Woven Ribbon, Pool Party Stampin' Blends, Pool Party and Silver Bakers Twine
Adhesives: Tombow Multi-purpose Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Double sided tape or SNAIL, Tear'n'Tape

I have all these gorgeous patterned papers that are just calling out to be made into projects.  This Fresh Florals pattern is so beautiful.  I decided to modify it a little though, sponging over the white background with some pool party for a softer look.  I've included the written instructions for this project below in case you want to make it along with me!

Step by Step

1. Sponge pool party ink onto patterned panel 149 x 101mm.  Attach to front of folded white card base 149 x 202mm. 
2. Die cut whisper white rectangle 42mm wide.  Trim off one side.  Stamp sentiment in gray.  Add strip of ribbon to the bottom with Tear'n'Tape.  Attach to card front.  
3. Stamp leaf detail in lime on white.  Fussy cut and glue.  
4. Add a strip of Tear'n'Tape to attach some loops of twine over the leaves. 
5. Stamp bird in black ink on white card.  Add colour with Stampin' Blend markers.  Cut with coordinating die. Attach with dimensionals over the place where the twine is attached.

Share some love with someone you know today! Click the next link below to continue the hop for more inspiration with the fabulous Nina King McMillan

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DID YOU HEAR THE NEWS??

The Crafty Carrot Co. August program is FREE for everyone! You get tutorials, and you get tutorials, and you get tutorials (*with our best Oprah voice!) ⁠hahaha

⁠Attend live online classes with five award-winning Stampin' Up! Artisans! Join our Crafty Carrot Co program from anywhere in the world, from the comfort of your own home!  Follow video-based tutorials, be inspired and see behind-the-scenes tips and tricks to bring your cardmaking to the next level, whether you're a beginner or have years of experience there is something for you! 

Join the FREE August group *HERE*.

Words of Encouragement, Let's Get Hopping #22

July 15, 2019

Sail Away, The Crafty Carrot Co Blog Hop

Hello friends! I have got an exciting announcement to share with you all!  The Crafty Carrot Co team have decided to go public with our August program.  That's right, you can join our amazing community of students, friends, crafters, and enthusiastic card makers all August long - completely FREE of charge.

What is The Crafty Carrot Co? 
For almost three years, this team of multi-award winning Stampin' Up! Artisans have been delivering exclusive classes to inspire and support you in getting the most out of your crafting supplies.

Every month the team chooses just one product focus for all our classes.  Throughout August, this focus is the brand new Sailing Away stamp set.

How does it work? 
Participants join an exclusive facebook group and attend live video-based online classes all month long. Join us today to be inspired and see behind-the-scenes tips and tricks to bring your cardmaking to the next level, whether you're a beginner or have years of experience there is something for you!

Find the FREE August group *HERE*.

Today's hop project
Our monthly blog hops give us a chance to 'warm up' with the focus products before creating our exclusive class designs. I went for a quick and simply stamped theme for my project today.  We all have times when we need a great, fast card idea.  For me, I'm in the middle of a busy school holiday period, have been busy with all that goes with celebrating a special birthday in the family, as well as adjusting to a new job outside of home for the first time in a decade!  So much happening!  I hope you've enjoyed this achieveable project idea and I can't wait to share with you more 'stepped up' options in our August group next month.

I do so hope you'll join us for a fun-filled month!  In the meantime, click the 'next' button below to see what the amazingly talented Krista Frattin has made.

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Sail Away, The Crafty Carrot Co Blog Hop

July 9, 2019

Above the Clouds, The Crafty Carrot Co Blog Hop

Hello!  Welcome to another blog hop for the Crafty Carrot Co.  We are a team of Artisan award winners who are passionate about connecting through our love of cardmaking.  We teach live video-based design classes for crafters of all levels, whether you're a beginner or have been crafting for years!

We choose just one product focus for all our classes in our exclusive monthly facebook groups.  Throughout July, this focus is the brand new Above the Clouds stamp set.

Our blog hop today is an excuse for us to get a little 'warm up' play with the stamp set.

Recently I've been thinking a lot about how important self-care is. Cold winter air outdoors and heated rooms indoors can strip your skin of much-needed moisture. Viruses are more common at this time too, leaving us feeling off colour. It seemed like the perfect time to focus on a little self-care project. So in my at-home class earlier this month I shared some spa inspired gifts. An invigorating sugar scrub and some relaxing bath salts, perfect for nourishing our skin and enticing us to take a bit of extra time for ourselves this winter.  I couldn't resist adding gift tags featuring this fun, new stamp set!

And I enjoyed making a matching card.  This design was inspired by one of the beautiful new Annual catalogue samples.

For more inspiration for this set, click the 'next' button below to see what my very clever friend Krista has made.

If you love what we've created, we'd love to keep sharing the love with you in our exclusive group.  To join us, simply shop with the Crafty Carrot Demo in your market or subscribe!

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Above the Clouds, The Crafty Carrot Co Blog Hop

June 11, 2019