Hey there!
Long time to see, right? After many weeks of wedding planning and preparation, our Big Day has come and gone -- and it was FABULOUS!!!! I'll be sharing photos and projects from the wedding in a few weeks, but in the meantime, I am back to blogging with a super fun post!
Today, along with 9 other designers, I'm celebrating the 10th issue of Paper Crafts Magazine's Card Creations issue. I just got my copy in the mail and IT. IS. AWESOMESAUCE.
If you don't have a copy yet, today's blog hop will be the perfect opportunity to jump start your mojo! We're all creating projects around the theme of "10" to commemorate this special milestone issue.
Before I share my cards for this blog hop, I first have to share one of my cards that is published in Card Creations 10. It is my favorite of all the ones I have in the issue!!
It took
me a while to create this one, but I had so much fun combining the jar
stamps with elements from other sets (like PTI's Background Basics: Gingham for the jar lid) to create a pretty darn cute PB
& J pairing!
Now for my "10" themed cards for our little blog hop!
I created these simple baby cards using a really fun technique that is a total throwback to my childhood! Instead of using stamps to create the little footprints and those ten little toesies - I actually inked up my HAND and "stamped" them onto the card!
To keep the "10" theme going, I printed out a cute poem that I found on the internet - how perfect!!
Here's a photo of how the hand-inking worked. By inking the outside of my fist, I was able to simulate the look of a footprint! Then - with my pinky finger, I "stamped" 10 little toes! I remember doing this as a kid and it was just as fun to do it now!
*Tip*: Pigment inks work best for this - I use Impress Fresh Inks. I tried with dye inks and the impression was a bit blotchy.
Now before you head off for more ten-spiration (haha - get it?!) - be sure to leave a comment for your chance to win a copy of Card Creations 10! You have until Sunday at Midnight (EST) to leave your comments and I'll announce a winner on Monday!
5/11/12 at 1:50pm EST UPDATE - You have until Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 5pm MDT (that's 8pm EST) to leave your comments! Then I'll announce the winner!
Off you go to see what the rest of these fabulous ladies have in store for you!
What a cool idea! Love how it turned out. And the PB&J stamp is adorable!!
ReplyDeleteThose are the sweetest baby cards ever! I'm going to have to try that!
ReplyDeleteAdorable, yes, I remember doing this as kid on the windows too!! So cute, great idea and thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLove the hand stamped footprints, thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Hope you enjoyed the wedding celebrations and got some well deserved rest on the honeymoon.
Congratulations on your marriage!! I can't wait to see pictures because I'm sure it was a drop dead gorgeous day!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!! Oh the baby ones are sooooo sweet!!!! Adorable!!!
Hugs,
Teri
awesome idea!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your BIG DAY! And, glad to have you back blogging. Love, love, LOVE the baby feet from your fist!!! Gotta go try it!
ReplyDeleteLove love love your PB & J card! Super cute! And I like your idea for making baby feet! I used to do that all the time as a kid on the frosted windows in our car... Brought back a fun memory!
ReplyDeleteGlad to have you back! I remember making those baby foot imprints when I was in school. See you at the hop!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea with the peanut butter and jelly jars! And the baby card is so cute! Congrats on your Big Day!!
ReplyDeleteYou are very creative Amber! I love the PB & J card! Very cute and sweet. Have a nice weekend :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your wedding!
ReplyDeletePlease please pick me- I REALLY want this issue :)
Such cute baby cards! TFS =)
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, good idea with the hand "feet".
ReplyDeleteDarling! Congrats on your wedding and on your being featured - you're having a great month!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your wedding and your cards in the magazine!
ReplyDeleteI love those baby cards!! I remember doing that too, but never thought about it for a card - what a great idea. And that poem inside is perfect for it.
Thanks for sharing!
Congratulations on your marriage, Amber! I was just thinking about you the other day hoping that everything was going well for you. I'm so glad to here that it has! Enjoy the newlywed glow!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a COOL technique! Love the little poem inside too!
ReplyDeleteLove the pb and j card! Thanks for sharing how you made the baby card!!! Great idea!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this tutorial. Great effect and cute cards!
ReplyDeleteWhoa! what a FABulous stamping technique! tfs and so love all your cards :)
ReplyDeleteSweet cards Amber!!!
ReplyDeleteLove how you did the baby footprints....in my home country, the eastern part of India, we used to make God footprints on the floor for a fesitval in the same way you did it...just brought back the memories.
Amber, you never cease to amaze me!! These are adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that PB & J card! What a cute bunch of cards you made! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteYou are always SUPER duper creative!! How cute is this idea!! FABULOUS!! Can't wait to see photos from your special day!!! Enjoy the newlywed days--don't let them pass by too quickly! :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your marriage! I'm sure it was gorgeous and I look forward to seeing pictures. Love the PB&J card - very creative and I love this adorable baby card also very creative! You've been missed!
ReplyDeleteLove this! Totally can't tell that's a handprint. So sweet and I love the little poem on the inside!
ReplyDeleteGenius... what a fantastic idea. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGrats on your big day! I remember I used to do this on the window and the toes with my big thumb and other fingers :)
ReplyDeleteLove pb & j and your card is wonderful! Also love the sweet feet :)
ReplyDeletewelcome back, and congratulations on your marriage!!!! that pb and j card is DARRRRRRLING!!!! love it!! :)
ReplyDeleteAww, how cute are those feet! Such a good idea. Thanks for a chance to win also!
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous! I love that anniversary card! What a great idea. the baby cards are so cute.
ReplyDelete**congrats on your wonderful wedding** :)
Super cute cards and only you would manage to coordinate your nail polish with the ink color that you would be getting all over your hands! :-)
ReplyDeleteVery cute baby footprint cards and love the PB and J card.
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I adore your PB & J card, but man, I love that baby card and how you created it!! Definitely need to try that!
ReplyDeleteThese are the Cutest baby cards
ReplyDeleteThanks soooooooooo much for sharing!
Super sweet cards!
ReplyDelete-Missy
http://tangledwebsoftangwen.blogspot.com/
What a treat to see your baby card. CONGRATS on your marriage BTW. That hand prints are ingenious!Thanks for sharing your amazing card today!
ReplyDeleteI'd forgotten about making footprints with your fist. I've done that before with my students.
ReplyDeletelove your cards! So creative!
ReplyDeleteI love your baby card - what an ingenious idea! No stamp needed LOL!
ReplyDeleteI remember doing this years ago--lol! Nice idea!
ReplyDeleteHow clever to stamp your hand as a foot print. Thanks for a chance to win the magazine.
ReplyDeleteLove the little feet. You would never know that they weren't stamped from "real" feet. thanks for the instructions on how to do it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing us the footprints trick. I love the PB & J card--so cute. Thanks
ReplyDeleteWell all the cards are cute but those baby cards to die for.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes! We used to do that on foggy windows in elementary school! Fun!
ReplyDeleteI LOVED doing this as a kid...and I still do it on fogged-up mirrors ;) Must try it in ink!
ReplyDeleteAmber, your baby cards are adorable!
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove how this turned out! Great cards!
ReplyDeletehow creative is this! I do these with my little ones a lot, but never thought about put it in my card!
ReplyDeleteLove this! How creative, would have never thought of doing this.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your wedding too!
How clever! Thanks for sharing this sweet card with us!
ReplyDeletethat is a great tip for making baby feet, thanks for sharing:)
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Great cards! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWell aren't you smart!!! Good idea.
ReplyDeleteI love your baby cards and the great technique, thanks.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderfully creative cards-LOVE the baby congrats cards especially!
ReplyDeleteThe jars are so cute. I just saw those stamps the other day online. CUTE
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your big day! And on this issue! Super super super cute cards here! I'm a huge fan of your creations! TFS!
ReplyDeleteSweet cards -- especially the baby ones! Very appropriate verse (one of my favorites for babies) using the number 10!
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea to make these little feet prints !
ReplyDeleteI love the handprint footprint! Clever! Mahalo for sharing.
ReplyDeletewonderful cards and idea to use the side of your hand for foot prints. cool!
ReplyDeleteSo funny - I remember making footprints like that when I was a kid - on fogged windows. Loved the way it turned out on the baby cards! The PB and J card is adorable too. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuch a clever technique!
ReplyDeleteSo creative. Congratulations Amber!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the wedding! I am so glad to see you back. Great cards, too! I used to make the footprints like that all the time when I was younger.
ReplyDeleteHow creative to think of using your hand for the footprints! Also love the PB & J card, cute!
ReplyDeleteI adore the PBJ card! thanks for sharing great ideas!
ReplyDeleteLove both your cards and the very cute baby card.
ReplyDeleteThat's so cool Amber!!! Love this adorable card and the poem inside! Thanks for the blast from the past ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea for the baby feet~I thought it was a stamp! And the PB&J card is really fun, Amber!
ReplyDeleteOh hi! Welcome back! I love the "foot" prints!
ReplyDeleteLove, LOVE you PB&J card!! I remember doing the "foot" prints too...really fun and cute cards! Have an employee expecting twins and these will work beautifully! TFS!
ReplyDeleteLove your hand/"footprints"! So clever, and so well-done!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, married lady :)
ReplyDeleteSuch delightful cards, the footprint idea is such fun :)
The baby card idea is awesome!
ReplyDeleteloved it... thanks for the inspiration!
Neha
So very sweet! Thanks for sharing this fun idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea, thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDelete~Rachel in Sacramento
What a fun idea, Amber! I remember making footprints in the sand with the same technique. Love your baby cards and the perfect poem!
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable and economical idea! Fun!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this!
ReplyDeleteSouthernMrs
at verizon dot net
the cutest idea! love those prints!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Amber, and congratulations on your recent marriage! Eagerly awaiting your wedding post with pictures of the happy couple. Your PB & J jars are adorable, and your "handmade" footprints are to die for. Love the inside sentiment also. No surprise as I always look forward to seeing your creations. Thanks for the chance to win Card Creations!
ReplyDeleteCute idea!
ReplyDeleteKris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com
Love your PB and J card and baby card. Find it interesting that you are a therapist too--I'm a physical therapist who "crafts" as my own personal therapy! I think being "crafty" is a great way to relieve pain!
ReplyDeletecute baby cards. thank you for sharing. rush88888@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteAdorable idea for the baby card. PB and J card great for wedding and anniversary.
ReplyDeleteAs always, you cards are adorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever way to create baby footprints! Thanks for sharing your adorable cards.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for the baby card to use your hand. Gorgeous cards. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Card Creations.
ReplyDeleteMuch too clever!!! What a fabulous idea and gorgeous cards to match!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab technique! Love your PB & J card!
ReplyDeleteOK - that PB&J card is beyond adorable; LOVE!!
ReplyDeleteLove the baby cards; precious!!
Congrats on your "big day"; can't wait to see photos!!!
Love that PB & J card. The hand stamping on the other card is just great! Will have to try that!
ReplyDeleteI totally did that as a kid, too!! Always loved that look and it's perfect for a baby card!!!
ReplyDeleteIn other news, I'm excited to see and hear wedding news. I *know* it was beyond faboo!!!!
I can't decide which card I like best. They're both equally inspiring! I have to say though I am leaning towards the PB & J.!
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is such a great idea! It looks like a real footprint. I love your PB and Jelly too!
ReplyDeleteReally really cool baby cards! It really does look like a little foot
ReplyDeleteLove the way you play around with paper and stamps...even your Hands. Thanks for sharing these lovely cards Amber.
ReplyDeleteLove your PB and J card!!! This is awesome! I also love your idea for the baby cards! how cute! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteLisa
i had forgotten about this technique :) Congratulations on your wedding!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your wedding, it's great to have you back!
ReplyDeleteYour creations are fabulous as always!
I love those cards! What a great idea :)
ReplyDeleteI remember doing this when I was little too! Although your version looks a lot more elegant than the ones I used to do on the foggy bus window on the way to school :)
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFirst, I want to wish you and your new hubby all the best on your recent nuptials! So exciting :)
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. The PB and Jam is so cute and those baby feet are the sweetest. I remember making them with water on the concrete with my cousin but these should last much longer! :)
Great cards. So love the way you use the white cardstock. It really shows up your wonderful stampsing. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial on the "footprints" ...I had never seen that before (I must be too old-ha!)I'm always looking for fun crafty things to do with my grandchildren (5&6 yrs.old) They'll love this. Many blessings to you both on your marriage!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! And yep I do that with my kids when is cold outside and the car has dew on it!!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable creations!
ReplyDeleteI love love love your cards! Thanks for sharing--and thank you for the chance to win a copy of Card Creations!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your marriage Amber. I wish you all the best. As always your cards are amazing. I have jar stamps and all kinds of different things to put in them but this by far is my favorite. I will def be trying this. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteSuch darling cards you have shared! It's fun to create those footprints like that!
ReplyDeleteSo creative to use your hand to make the footprints!
ReplyDeleteVery creative!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, those baby cards a so cute! Love your technique of making the baby's feet!
ReplyDeletenice idea.
ReplyDeleteIincredible . so easy. so nice . so cute .
ReplyDeleteI.ll try to do it !
Thankyou