Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Showcasing The New Loving Mom Stamp Set (Kennedy Grace Creations)

The Loving Mom stamp set was released last week - what a gorgeous and inspiring stamp set!

As soon as I received this gorgeous set from Michelle (Owner of Kennedy Grace Creations), I started creating!
These are the cards that I have made so far:
The floral images were colored with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. The background is stencilled with distress inks on a Heidi Swapp stencil.

 This shaker card is made with a Wow Violet embossing powder and the new Springtime sequins.

This was done by painting the floral images in the set with Distress Stains (Peacock Feathers & Seedless Preserves) and a Dylusions spray (Funky Fuchsia).

The following cards were all done with the same reverse stamping technique:



You can see the technique that I used in this video
or on my YouTube Channel <-----click here:


This set is perfect to show your Mom, your Grandmother, your Meme just how much you appreciate her!
Loving Mom Stamp Set
To see more cards made with this gorgeous set, go to the Kennedy Grace Creations Blog or to purchase, go right to the KGC Online Store, you'll see many more inspiring goodies!

Thanks so much for coming by!
Warm wishes!

Friday, May 20, 2016

Kennedy Grace Creations Grand Opening Blog Hop


Hello Crafty Friends! Wow it has been a long time in coming but today is our official GRAND OPENING!  We are so excited for today!! We have been planning this for a very long time and can't wait to show you.  We have lined up some of the MOST AMAZING talented ladies in the crafting world on our hop today!  We hope you will enjoy all the amazing projects they will be sharing!

Our Newest release is now available in the Kennedy Grace Creations Online Store.

What I created for the hop is this beauty of a card. I did reverse stamping with three distress ink pads using one of the floral images from the new Loving Mom stamp set. Then I turned around the image right-side out and gold embossed. I added some gold splatters and embellished with the new Red Sangria Sequins & Iced Berries sequins (previously released). The Celebrating You sentiment is from the same Loving Mom stamp set and fits the overall celebratory feel of this Grand Opening:

Watch the video below (or on my YouTube Channel):


These are the new May Release products that I used on this card:
Red Sangria Sequins
Loving Mom Stamp Set

To celebrate our GRAND OPENING - Kennedy Grace Creations will be giving away 3 random winners $25.00 gift certificates to our Online Store.
All you have to do is :
Leave a comment on this blog post and on all of the stops along the hop. 

 Now lets get this party started!!!

The next stop is the beautiful, talented  & kind:  Jessica

This is the blog hop order, just in case you missed any stops along the way:
Guest Designer  - Cynde Whitlow 
Guest Designer - Laura Bassen
Guest Designer - Amy Rysavy
Guest Designer - Carissa Wiley
Sheena Joy (That's me!)

Thank you so much for stopping by today I hope you love our Grand Opening Release party!!


Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Bright & Colorful Birthday Wishes Card

Hi Everyone!
A quick share of a bright & colorful birthday card:
I made this card with the Bouquet Die from Concord & 9th. I gold embossed the die cut with Ranger Platinum Gold embossing powder. The background was done on a piece of Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers (Pink, Yellow & Carmine Red), blended with water and a wet #6 brush. The Birthday Wishes sentiment is from the Birthday Bits stamp set from Simon Says Stamp, stamped with a Versafine Onyx Black ink pad. I embellished with various gorgeous Kennedy Grace Creations sequins and the front panel is cut from a scalloped frame die from Craftin Desert Divas.

The final touch is a Lawn Fawn trimmings cord in Pink Lemonade. I just love how all the elements came together!

My son, Ethan, brought me this dandelion as I was taking photos and asked me to include it - I happily complied with his 4 year old wishes.

Thanks so much for coming by - I hope that you're all well and happy!

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Thanking Mom Floral Card

Good Day Everyone!
Today I am sharing a card that I made in appreciation of all the Mothers out there, including my Mom.
I used the gorgeous Beautiful Blossoms stamp set from Newton's Nook Designs to make this richly colored card:


To see how I made this card watch the video here or on my YouTube Channel:
These are the products that I used:
Newton's Nook Beautiful Blossoms Stamp Set
Simon Says Stamp Mom Die
Simon Says Stamp Friendship Blooms Stamp Set
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers:
Cobalt Blue (031)
Violet (080)
Pink (025)
Ranger Fine Gold Embossing Powder
Strathmore Bristol Smooth Paper Pad
Bazzill Mulberry Card Stock

With Mother's Day just gone by, I have been thinking of my Mom, Marilyn Katherine Nicholas:
She's always on my mind, I couldn't have asked for a better Mom...kind yet tough, generous, insightful and so fun to be with! I miss her today and every day since she began her Spirit Journey...yet I am blessed to have so many memories of her.

Hugs and happiness to all of you!
Thanks for stopping by, come back to see more of my creations when you have a chance...I would love that!!



Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Kennedy Grace Creations April Sketch Challenge

Happy Wednesday Everyone & Thank You For Visiting!

Today I want to share a card that I made for the Kennedy Grace Creations (KGC) April Sketch Challenge held on the KGC Facebook Fan Page.
This is the card:


The April Sketch:

For this card I used gold embossing with two KGC stamp sets:

&
 

I followed the sketch placement with various patterned papers from My Mind's Eye Fancy That collection (& I also used one sticker from that collection).
I embellished with these gorgeous Pink Passion Sequins:

This sketch challenge is so fun - come enter your card for a chance to win a $15 Store credit to the Kennedy Grace Creations store:
Earlier in the week I had made this card also for the KGC April Sketch Challenge with a Momenta patterned paper pad that my sister gave me. I used the Grace's Happy Heart stamp set for this one and flipped the sketch to the side for a fun take on the sketch:

Head over to the Kennedy Grace Creations Facebook page to get more info and submit your card there as well - it's fun plus you might win!

**Thanks Again For Stopping By! **
**Happy Day To All!**

Friday, April 15, 2016

Kennedy Grace Creations April 2016 Release

Good Morning Crafty Friends and Welcome to the
Kennedy Grace Creations April Blog Hop!

We are so happy you have stopped by and joined us for this very special event!

Our newest release is now live and available for purchase in the store!


New Sequins & Grace's Little Note Stamp Set
Here is what I have created using the new products:
I used the Grace's Little Note stamp set and Hollywood Glam Sequins (in addition to the previously released Leather & Pink Lace sequins).

To see how I made this pretty shaker card, watch the video below or on my YouTube channel:

I also made this floral card using the stamped background technique:

I also made a video for this card as well, you can view it here or on my YouTube Channel:

This past week I have given sneak peeks of these cards on social media - all using the Grace's Little Note stamp set:



 We will be giving away one prize: a $15.00 gift certificate to the Kennedy Grace Shop to one lucky winner.

We hope you have enjoyed this release and will hop along to see what our talented designers have made using the new stamp set and sequins from the April release.

Your next stop is the super talented and lovely: Cammy

Sunday, April 10, 2016

Floral Birthday Cards (Using the Bouquet Die from Concord & 9th)

** Happy Weekend To All **

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I am really loving bright & vibrant colors, so it's only natural that this is reflected on my cards. I made a couple of beautiful floral birthday cards recently:


A Card For My Friend, Doreen (That she gave to her daughter)



I also made this vibrant birthday card for my sister, Shari:





Shari and I have a friendship that I cherish. She is such a loving and supportive friend to me. I can tell her everything, she always listens - we've been close since we were young. This is her:


The gorgeous Bouquet Die from Concord & 9th that I used:



Take a look at the video where I make this birthday card (or watch on my YouTube channel here):


I have to say that I am so impressed with this die, it cuts so cleanly. It is my first Concord & 9th product - I heard about their products from my friend, Tracie Pond who generously sent out cards to all interested, for World Kindness Day (November 13th). Yes, a thoughtful effort on her part that defines kindness itself. Visit Tracie's blog, Creations For Kindness, to see her amazing work and to learn more about her. I am so happy that I followed her lead to try Concord & 9th products - I know that I will definitely purchase more of their products!

*Note: These are the products listed in the YouTube video
(all are linked):
Concord & 9th Bouquet Die
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers
Jack Richeson Hardboard Panel
Palette
Altenew Birthday Greetings Stamp Set
Kennedy Grace Creations Sequins
Simon Says Stamp Doll Pink Ink Pad
Strathmore Bristol Smooth Paper Pad
Simon Says Stamp A2 Top Folding Cards (120 lb.)
Zig Wink Of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Marker
Cuttlebug (Provocraft) Embossing & Die Cut Machine
Memory Box Metal Adaptor Plate
Ranger Glossy Accents
Copic Twinkling Stars Blossom Glitter Pen
Martha Stewart Glue Pen
Martha Stewart Pink Bone Folder

Come back again, I would so love that!
Wishing you all health & happiness!