I Brake for Winter Birds!

Hello from design team member, Heidi!  I am sharing a Christmas card I made using a stamp set called Bird Sheet 141A.  This is not a Christmas set, but can be used for all occasions.

I first stamped the bird and branch in brown in and colored it with pencils.  I was thinking of a House Finch when I was coloring this bird, as it is a frequent visitor to my feeders.  I die cut the branch and fussy cut the bird.  I decided to add Christmas colors using cardstock in my layout and then perched the bird on the branch. I added some Nuvo Crystal Drops just for a touch of sparkle.

You can purchase this stamp set in the I Brake for Stamps store!  

Have a wonderful day!  

I Brake for Rudolph!

Hello and happy Saturday!

Today I'm sharing one final Christmas card. 

I made this for my daughter.

She's away at school and will be home by the end of the week but I know how she likes to get mail so this will go in the mailbox Monday morning.

I've used the reindeer from

HOLIDAY SQUARES SET OF 4

On the inside I used Merry Christmas from Every Day Phrases

I just love bling so I added some Wink of Stella to his nose (though it doesn't show well in the photo) and some yellow stickles to the stars.  He has the cutest face ever!!

I Brake for Santa Face Shy Bear!

Hello Everyone, 

Today's set of 3 x 3 cards features Santa Face Shy Bear from the I Brake for stamps store.  I stamped everything in Hero Arts Intense Black Ink and used my Touchfive Alcohol Markers in the colors 13,11,96,58,57,166, and 163 to color the images in. The paper collection is North Pole Gazette by Recollection along with Nuvo Glitter Gloss Aqua Shimmer clear glitter pen, Fabrika Decoru white and black enamel drops, and Icicle Stickles. The Dec 25th die is by My Creative Time. Don't forget to grab you up some awesome stamps over at the store today!!

Stamps Used: 

Santa Face Shy Bear

Until Next Time!

Shanta

I Brake for Christmas Wishes!

Hello from design team member, Heidi!  Have you finished your Christmas cards yet?  If not, I have an idea for you.  If so, maybe an idea for next year...

I used the Snowball set of 4 stamps for this card. (There is a cute polar bear stamp I did not use today.).  I stamped these using the Rock N Roll technique with Distress Oxide Inks.  I then used my favorite embossing powder (as is quite obvious as it is the only one that is nearly empty) Sparkle!  This is clear embossing powder with glitter.  Once embossed, the glitter is encased.

I fussy cut the images out and arranged them over some patterned paper, popping up the center snowmen on foam tape. I used the Bold Christmas Wishes sentiment, stamped directly on the patterned paper.

I hope you are having a lovely December.  Take some time to stamp and relax!

I Brake for the 12 Days of Christmas!

Hello and happy Saturday!!

It's DECEMBER!!

The best time of the year!

Today I'm sharing a Christmas card with a favorite Christmas Carol on it.

The image from I Brake for Stamps is called

TWELVE DAY OF CHRISTMAS

On the inside I used ELEGANT MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Isn't this the most beautiful Christmas script?

I Brake For..Gifts!!

Hello Everyone, 

Today's A2 card features Every Day Phrases stamp sheet, Large Gift, and Small Gift stamps from the I Brake for stamps store.  I stamped everything in Hero Arts Intense Black Ink and used my Touchfive Alcohol Markers in the colors 33, 87, 167, 89, 37, 147, 77, and 163 to color the image in. The paper collection is Sunny Studio Preppy Prints card stock along with Wink of Stella clear glitter pen and Fabrika Decoru white enamel drops. Don't forget to grab you up some awesome stamps over at the store today!!

Stamps Used: 

Large Gift

Small Gift

Every Day Phrases

until next time..

Shanta

I Brake for a Snowman with Friends!

Hello!  Design team member, Heidi, here today. I had a lot of fun creating with this cute stamp called Snowman with Friends and I am excited to share it with you today.

This card was created with a few layers, all starting from plain cardstock and watercolor paper.  First, the blue background is a watercolor wash.  I stamped the image on this bottom layer first.  Then I stamped it again on plain white cardstock, colored the image and fussy cut out a portion of the image to paper-piece over the blue watercolor wash.  I added Wink of Stella glitter all over the snowy hill.

The frame is watercolor paper with distress inks (blues, purple, black) sponged on and then perfect pearls + water flicked onto it.  I die cut the frame.  

I hope you have a wonderful day and have time for stamping!  The I Brake for Stamps store is always open for you to browse!

I Brake for Jingle Bells!

Hello and happy Saturday!

Are you all out supporting your local businesses for Small Business Saturday?

I'm heading out very soon.

I have a card to get you all in the Christmas spirit!

I've used two stamps from I Brake for Stamps on my card.

The image on the front is called 

HOLIDAY BELLS

On the inside I used MERRY CHRISTMAS/BALLS.

Green is my favorite color so I LOVE making monochromatic green Christmas cards.

I Brake for..prayers

Hello Everyone, 

Today's A2 card features Inspirational Phrases stamp sheet and Swallowtail stamp from the I Brake for stamps store.  I stamped everything in Hero Arts Intense Black Ink and used my Chameleon Alcohol Markers to color the image in. The paper collection is Sunny Studio Classic Gingham card stock along with Star Dust Stickles and Fabrika Decoru Transparent Glass Drops. Don't forget to grab you up some awesome stamps over at the store today!!

Stamps Used: 

Swallowtail

Inspirational Phrases

Until Next Time..

Shanta

I Brake for Thanksgiving Blessings

Hello from design team member, Heidi!  The I Brake for Stamps team wants to wish all our American readers a Happy Thanksgiving!

I wonder if your kitchen looks something like this today?  I love this image showcasing Autumn Bounty.  I added color with pencils, then matted it in black.  I found some neutral patterned paper to create a simple layout, then added a die cut sentiment in black.  I lost the little dot for the i, so I added that in the form of a Nuvo dot.  

The I Brake for Stamps store is always open!  Have a most wonderful day!

I Brake for Lily Pads!

Hello and happy Saturday!

Today I'm sharing a card that I made for my sister-in-law's birthday.

I used three different stamps from I Brake for Stamps on the front...

WONDEROUS WATER LILY

EVERY DAY PHRASES

and

DRAGONFLY STAINED GLASS LARGE

(I stamped it twice and cut out the dragonfly so I could give him two sets of wings.)

On the inside I used

UNDERPANTS

I Brake for Vintage Christmas

Hello Everyone, 

Today's A2 card features Every Day Phrases stamp sheet and Large Santa #1 from the I Brake for stamps store. This stamp sheet is a must have and the Santa is so large. I stamped everything in Vintage Photo Distress Oxide Ink.  Don't forget to grab you up some awesome stamps over at the store today.

Stamps Used: 

Large Santa #1

Every Day Phrases

Until Next Time...

Shanta

I Brake for Polar Bears under the Northern Lights

Hello from design team member, Heidi!  I wanted to share another way to use the Trees Background stamp.  I paired this with the Mama and Baby Polar Bears stamp.  

I heat embossed the trees onto watercolor paper with white embossing powder. I wanted the sky to mimic the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights.  I used sponges to add Distress inks in mint green, purple and dark blue.  I sprayed the panel with water to allow the colors to blend.  Once dry, I used a glitter gel pen to add some stars, and gems just to be festive.

I simply stamped the Polar bears, added a few shadows with a grey copic marker and trimmed them out to add under the sky.  I think they are enjoying the view!

Hope you have a wonderful day!

I Brake for Birthdays and BINGO!!

Hello and happy Saturday!

Today I'm sharing the card that I made my niece for her birthday.

She will be 12 in January. I'm getting a jump start!

I used the adorable 

BINGO CARD

from I Brake for Stamps

I love bees and I've had this bee die from Sizzix for just about forever!

I drew in the "B 12" on the heart that I added.

Although you can't see it there is Wink of Stella on the bees transparent wings.  I really pretty in person.

I Brake for Sweater Weather!

Hello from design team member, Heidi!  I wanted to share a card today that is inspired by chilly evenings.

I first created a background with Distress inks which I smooshed on my craft mat and added water. I used Tumbled Glass, Peacock Feathers, Seedless Preserves and Faded Jeans and I smooshed my paper into the pool of ink, drying in between layers. I had a scrap of card in my pile, which I think was mixed media paper, so it gave a different look than I would have gotten with watercolor paper.

I then stamped the Trees Background stamp over this with black Versafine Ink.  Finally, I cut a strip of white vellum and added a glitter sticker sentiment over top.

Thank you for visiting today! Hope you have time for stamping today and remember that the I Brake for Stamps store is always open.

I Brake for 61st anniversaries!

Hello and happy Saturday!

Today I'm sharing the anniversary card that I made for my In-Laws.

I used two stamps from I Brake for Stamps on my card. One is an image and one is a sentiment.

STAINED GLASS WILD ROSES

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Anyone who follows me at knows

how much I love the stained glass line at IBFS!

The pretty numbers are from Spellbinders.

Here's the inside with the verse from IBFS.

Can you IMAGINE being married for 61 years??

My husband and I just hit 23 last weekend and that blows my mind.

 

Enjoy your weekend!!

I Brake for Pretty Pumpkin

Hello Everyone, 

Today's A2 card features Inspirational Phrases stamp sheet and Pretty Pumpkin from the I Brake for stamps store. This stamp sheet has so many amazing phrases on it and a colored image is always in order!!  To color the image i used Promarker Burnt Orange, Bright Orange, Leaf Green, Forest Green, Spectrum Noir JG6, LV2, and Copic E25 and E35.  I also used Webster's Pages Hollywood & WonderFall paper collection. Don't forget to grab you up some awesome stamps over at the store today.

Stamps Used:

Inspirational Phrases

Pretty Pumpkin

Until Next Time..

Shanta

I Brake for Turtles!

Hello again, from design team member, Heidi!  I am using this adorable turtle stamp set today.

I colored the turtle with alcohol markers and trimmed it out.  I attached a little cupcake charm under his flipper with a brad, so it can turn and move freely.  I decided to use some fun water themed patterned paper for the background and stamped the sentiment right on it.  I used fun dots repeated both in the card front and the ribbon.  

Hope you have a wonderful day, and hopefully with some time for stamping squeezed in!  The I Brake for Stamps store is always open for you!