Wrap It Up with Stampendous and Paper Mart

It's that time of the year when gifts of all sizes need some fun packaging and pretty designs, so Stampendous and the Design team created some ideas with products from PaperMart to show just how fun it can be for a paper crafter to wrap things up for the holidays with the tools they love to use!

Stop by the Stampendous blog today to get a full link list.

I used Versamark Watermark Ink on the Winter Blizzard 6 x 6-inch stamp and then pressed the PaperMart Kraft Pillow Box down on one side of the stamp, picked it up and off to the side sprinkled it with Stardust Embossing Powder and set it with a heat tool. I could see where there was still ink on the stamp and pressed the other side of the box onto the stamp and repeated the embossing steps. You can see a little bit of the sparkly in the closeup below.

Once that was done I sponged Pan Pastels over the box with light blue and white which made it look a bit vintage alongside the tinsel embossing.

The sentiment was stamped from Poinsettia Parts Perfectly Clear Stamp Set with Distress Oxide Broken China on Mixed Media White Paper. A couple of snowflakes were stamped from the Winter Blizzard Stamp in Distress Oxide Tattered Rose with a finish of the same color sponged around the edges to soften the bright white paper.

Add a small gift inside the pillow box, add the ribbon, tag and your wintry gift is ready to hand out.

Think of the different combinations you could make with a change to Gold Embossing Powder... red and green pastels!!! It's easy to do! For a place to start with the supplies just keep reading below.

Remember to stop by the Stampendous blog for more ideas!

Supplies: I provide some product links that are through my Amazon Affiliate (AZ), and that means when clicked and purchased in the same session a few pennies are sent my way at no cost to you.

Featured Product(s):

• Cling Winter Blizzard 6 x 6 Rubber Stamp (AZ, STM)
• Poinsettia Parts Perfectly Clear Stamp Set (AZ, STM)
• Stardust Sparkly Embossing Powder (STM)
• Kraft Pillow Box (PM)

Plus:

• Versamark Watermark Ink Pad (STM)
• Distress Oxide Ink Pads - Broken China (AZ), Tattered Rose (AZ)
• Organza Ribbon (PM)
• Pastel/Chalks (I used Pan Pastels)
• Hole Punch

Instructions:

1. Read the instructions along with the photos up above.

Embossing Powder Options for the Holidays - Embossing Basics Kit (AZ, STM) - Contains one jar each of Pirate Gold, Detail Gold, Tinsel Gold, Silver Tinsel, Sterling Silver, Detail Silver, Midnight Black, Detail Black, White, Detail White, Clear, Detail Clear, Crystal and Kaleidoscope

I'm a maker who receives goodies chosen by myself for design team work. To see a list of these companies just scroll to the bottom of my blog under FTC Declaration.

October Release at Technique Junkies!

It's time for a hop with the Technique Junkies team and more. You probably just arrived from Stephanie Severin's blog, but if you're just getting a foot in the hop door, so to speak, then please start at the beginning on the Technique Junkies blog!

There are 17 new stamps available!

An introductory sale is 15% off, no code needed

on these new stamps but only until October 8th!

You can still use code

TJ10Janelle for 10% off

regular items.

Now let's get to what's new from my crafty puddle!

Christmas Tree Holidays
with Shimmering Bliss Sprays -
Lapis Lazuli, Vivid Vold and
Harvest Sunset

I stamped Christmas Tree Holidays in waterproof black ink, colored with waterbased markers and then added sprays of Shimmering Bliss to make is sparkly! The colored mat is white cardstock sprayed with Vivid Volt Spray.

Santa with Gifts and sentiment
from Christmas Cactus

This vintage looking Santa image was a super delight to color with some mellow holiday colors just to add to the vintage look. I borrowed the sentiment from a new stamp in the release as well. Links are in the caption above!

That's it from me and now time to hop on over to Ro Donner's blog for more of the hop inspiration!

I'm a maker who receives goodies chosen by myself for design team work. To see a list of these companies just scroll to the bottom of my blog under FTC Declaration.

Stampendous and Scrapbook Adhesives Blog Hop Finale

Welcome back, or if for the first time, to a fantastic collaboration with Stampendous and Scrapbook Adhesives. TWO companies making a perfect holiday match for a week-long hop!

If you've missed any days please stop by the links below and you'll find oodles of inspiration and a chance to win prizes!

**Prizes!?!?!?!**

Yes, there are prizes, see the company blogs for details. Winners with US mailing addresses only.

Monday

Stampendous Blog

Scrapbook Adhesives Blog

Tuesday

Stampendous Blog

Scrapbook Adhesives Blog

Wednesday

Stampendous Blog

Scrapbook Adhesives Blog

Thursday

Stampendous Blog

Scrapbook Adhesives Blog

Friday

Stampendous Blog

Scrapbook Adhesives Blog

Here's my card for the day!!!

Supplies: I provide some product links that are through my Amazon Affiliate, and that means when clicked and purchased in the same session a few pennies are sent my way at no cost to you.

Featured Product(s):

• House-Mouse Designs Pine Carolers - Stampendous
• Twinkle Glitter - Stampendous

Twinkle Glitter and Adhesive Dots Micro = perfect pairing for twinkling lights!

• Creative Photo Corners - Scrapbook Adhesives
• Adhesive Dots Micro - Scrapbook Adhesives

Plus:

• Mixed Media White Paper - Stampendous
• Red Cardstock - My Mind's Eye
• Sketch Markers by Copic - B60, BV23, E04, E21, E30, E31, E33, E35, E39, E50, E53, E57, G12, G24, G46, R21, R22, R24, R27, R39, T1, T3, T5, YG67

Instructions:

1. Stamp Pine Carolers with black ink on Mixed Media White Paper and color.
2. Apply Adhesive Dots around pine boughs and sprinkle with Twinkle Glitter, tap off excess back into the jar.
3. Add silver Creative Photo Corners to colored image and adhere to red cardstock base that has been folded in half tent style.

I'm a maker who receives goodies chosen by myself for design team work. To see a list of these companies just scroll to the bottom of my blog under FTC Declaration.

Stampendous and Scrapbook Adhesives Blog Hop

Today there is a super hop happening, WAIT!!! this WHOLE WEEK we have a hop going on with two fantastic companies! Be sure to start on Monday's blog for Stampendous and Scrapbook Adhesives (see links below) and come back daily for some great inspiration and a chance to win prizes!**

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L has sent us oodles and oodles of adhesive goodies that we want to share via projects we've done from both design teams. Have fun and come back every day for more!

Monday

Stampendous Blog

Scrapbook Adhesive Blog

Tuesday

Stampendous Blog

Scrapbook Adhesive Blog

**Prizes!?!?!?!**

Yes, there are prizes, see the company blogs for details. Winners with US mailing addresses only.

Now for my popped up sentiment card for the hop today!

Featured Product(s):

• May the Miracle
• Holly Pattern Metal Stencil

• 3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives
• E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

Plus:

• Fitted Frames A Die Set
• Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
• Mixed Media White Paper
• Handles
• Cardstock by My Mind's Eye
• Kraft Cardstock
• Memento Ink Pad - Toffee Crunch
• Sketch Markers by Copic - G43, R35, YG17
• Ribbon
• Sponge

Instructions:

1. Fold 5-1/2 by 8-1/2 inch green cardstock in half for card base.
2. Emboss Holly Pattern onto 4 by 5-1/4 inch kraft cardstock with metal stencil against the thickest plate.
3. Sponge Toffee Crunch onto embossed kraft paper then tie the ribbon in a bow around paper before gluing to card base.
4. Stamp May the Miracle onto Mixed Media White Paper with black ink and die cut with inner L size Fitted Frame die.
5. Frame sentiment with green cardstock trimmed with outer L size die then glue onto card base.

I'm a maker who receives goodies chosen by myself for design team work. To see a list of these companies just scroll to the bottom of my blog under FTC Declaration.

It's Coffee and Tea Lover's Blog Hop!

It's time for some coffee, tea, or cocoa and papercrafting!!!! These seasonal hops are always so much fun and it all could not be possible without a TON of effort from the team at Coffee Loving Cardmakers and a whole lot of Super Sponsors. Thank you all for your hard work and support. 

Today I'm posting with products from Super Sponsor Stampendous. They have such a fun array of coffee, tea, and cocoa stamps and some new ones like the one on my card today. Stop by their blog for details on prizes. You didn't hear it from me, but it involves lots of coffee!

Here's my spring/summer theme card! 

That cute little mug is Curio Coffee Friend Rubber Stamp, and the super neat thing is it also doubles as your studio decor! Take a look...

That's it on my blog today, but if you're interested in the details of my card keep on reading.

Otherwise, thank you for stopping by and happy hopping!!!!! 

Supplies: I provide some product links that are through my Amazon Affiliate, and that means when clicked and purchased in the same session a few pennies are sent my way at no cost to you.

Featured Product(s):

• Curio Coffee Friend Rubber Stamp (AZ, Stampendous)
• Blossom Vase Rubber Stamp (AZ, Stampendous)

Plus:

• 90 lb. Watercolor Paper (AZ, Blick)
• Mixed Media White Paper (AZ, STM)
• Cardstock by My Mind's Eye - Winter Lake (company website)
• Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad (AZ, STM)
• Koi™ Watercolors by Sakura® (AZ, Blick)
• Scor-Pal 1/4-inch Double-sided adhesive tape (AZ)
• Foam Tape by Tombow (AZ)
• Round 8 Watercolor Paintbrush (AZ)
• Round 4 Watercolor Paintbrush (AZ)
• 3M Scotch 2090 Blue Painters Tape: 1-inch (AZ)

Instructions:

1. Fold in half 5-1/2 by 8-1/2 inch Mixed Media White Paper for the card base.
2. Stamp Coffee Friend with waterproof black ink on watercolor paper and paint or color as desired. Once dry cut out and set aside.
3. Ink only the blossoms on Blossom Vase with waterproof ink and stamp on the left side of a 4 x 5-1/4 inch watercolor paper. Repeat on the right side but with a different rotation on the stamp. Paint or color. If the paper gets too warped, turn over the finished and dry side to brush water on the entire back side with a clean brush. Hold paper down with tape to dry. 
4. Tape dry paper onto 5-3/8 by 4-1/8 inch color cardstock, then adhere to card base.
5. Cut foam tape to fit across the Coffee Friend shape and adhere to card base.

I'm a maker who receives goodies chosen by myself for design team work. To see a list of these companies just scroll to the bottom of my blog under FTC Declaration.

Spring Chicks Galore!

I'm back again with another cheerful project both with Stampendous and for Stamping for Autism Awareness Blog Hop!

You can join in the hop too! Stop on over at Veronica Zalis' blog for details and to link up your project! There are TONS of prizes!

I have beautiful friends with incredible kids with Autism, and my love and support go out to them. I hope you'll join in with your linked projects or hop through and comment with your support!

I'm using a new adorable set from Stampendous that just released called Everyday Chicks. It's just perfect for a fun card to give to show you care about a child.

Stop by the Stampendous Blog for more ideas using the Everyday Chicks this week. Now here's the supplies and instructions for my card!

Supplies: I provide some product links that are through my Amazon Affiliate, and that means when clicked and purchased in the same session a few pennies are sent my way at no cost to you.

Featured Product(s):

• Everyday Chicks Clear Stamp and Die Set (AZ, STM)
• Greetings Galore Perfectly Clear Stamp Set (AZ, STM)

Plus:

• Mixed Media White Paper (AZ, STM)
• Red Cardstock (AZ)
• Kraft Cardstock (AZ)
• Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko (AZ, STM)
• Copic Markers (SBP) - B00, B02, E30, E31, E33, G02, G05, G12, G19, R01, R02, R05, R27, T2, T5, V91, V95, V99, W5, W7, Y11, Y13, Y15, Y38, YG91, YG93, YG95, YR04, YR21
• Pigma Micron Black Pen (AZ)
• Mono Liquid Glue by Tombow (AZ)
• Mini MISTI Stamping Tool (AZ, EH, SP)
• Mini Layering Tool by Perfect Papercraft Tools (AZ)

Instructions:

1. Stamp chicks with black ink onto Mixed Media White Paper and color then cut out with dies.
2. Pencil dry box with curved horizon onto 4 x 5-1/4 inch white paper and color. Outline with a black pen.
3. Place colored horizon into MISTI tool and stamp sentiment from Greetings Galore.
4. Adhere to red paper and trim with the 1/16-inch edge on layering tool.
5. Adhere to folded 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 inch kraft card base.

Thank you for stopping by and have a great day!

I'm a maker who receives goodies chosen by myself for design team work. To see a list of these companies just scroll to the bottom of my blog under FTC Declaration.

Hop for Autism Awareness!

April is national Autism Awareness Month, and I'm joining in on a hop with many crafty friends across the globe to raise awareness in the stamping community.

Important!!! If you are dropping in unaware everything you need to know about the sponsored hop and how to play along is on Veronica Zalis' blog. You will want to start there because it will have details you don't want to miss like there are over $800 in prizes donated by our favorite stamp companies!!

You probably got here from the Stampendous blog if you are hopping along already, but the full list for the hop is.... on Veronica's blog. Other Stampendous designers are playing too, Jamie Martin and Kathi Rerek.

Now for my card!

Supplies: I provide some product links that are through my Amazon Affiliate, and that means when clicked and purchased in the same session a few pennies are sent my way at no cost to you. Other company links are available when possible and at the original time of this post.

Featured Product(s):

• Laurel Burch Cling Blossoms Stamp Set (AZ, STM)
• Laurel Burch Blossoms Die Set (AZ, STM)
• Laurel Burch Icons Perfectly Clear Stamp Set (AZ, STM)
• Brushed Wishes Perfectly Clear Stamp Set (AZ, STM)

Plus:

• Stampendous Mixed Media White Paper (AZ, STM)
• Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko (AZ, STM)
• Versafine™ Onyx Black Ink by Tsukineko® (AZ, STM)
• Alcohol Markers in the Laurel Burch Color Wheel (Guide)
• Paper Towel
• A stain of any kind in blue and green (I used Koi Watercolor Paint Set by Sakura (AZ, EH, Blick)
• A Fine Line Glue by Adhesive Tech (AZ)

Instructions:

1. Stain Paper Towel with a coloring medium of choice. This typically is a leftover clean-up towel that was used for a previous job, but it can also be done ahead of time and dried ready for any project, kind of like this one. Let it dry.
2. Glue onto 4 x 5-1/4 inch Mixed Media White cardstock and trim away excess.
3. Stamp Laurel Burch Blossoms and leaves with alcohol marker safe Memento black ink onto white paper and color.
4. Trim blossoms and leaves with matching dies.
5. Glue onto paper towel background.
6. Use a stamp positioner to apply Icons border stamp across the bottom, repeat for a solid inked image.
7. Stamp sentiment and dots with stamp positioner in desired places to repeat stamping for solid images.
8. Glue onto a folded 4-1/4 by 5-1/2 inch Mixed Media White Paper card base.

I'm a maker who receives goodies chosen by myself for design team work. To see a list of these companies just scroll to the bottom of my blog under FTC Declaration.

March Release with Technique Junkies!

Welcome to a new month of Technique Junkies stamps! If you've been hopping along you just came from Stephanie Severin's blog, and if you just arrived, we started over on the Technique Junkies blog.

15 new stamps •15% off • 8 days! 

No code needed. 

10% off • regular items •code TJ10Janelle

Use that all month long!

Here's what I'm sharing from the new release!

Advice from a Dog with Clouds

Faith Family Farming with Clouds

Thanks for stopping by and hope you enjoyed these sweet new stamping ideas, now skip on over to Ro Donner's blog for more goodies!

Shop 10% off anytime 

code TJ10Janelle 

on regular items!

Want to see my growing gallery of Technique Junkies goodies? Click here. Any other time use the search bar or label section in my sidebar to the right.

Technique Junkies February Release Blog Hop

Happy February 1st, everyone! I hope you are looking forward to a new month and NEW stamps from Technique Junkies! If you are already hopping then you just came from Stephanie Severin's blog but if not, start at Technique Junkies blog, and I'll see you back here.

There are 14 new stamps in the Technique Junkies line!

All of the February 2018 New Release stamps are 15% off through February 8th! We can all use a little bargain, right? No codes needed for the new stamps, but if you shop for anything else use code TJ10Janelle at check out on any regular priced items!

Here are a couple of the new stamps I'm spotlighting today!

Putting On Lipstick 

A quick zigzag with a Distress Crayon or two and then some embossing powder to make the lipstick pop combine for a really cheerful gift card or small gift bag!

She Is Fierce

A super cute image that is so fast to color, I grabbed a few of my Prismacolor Markers to color this little chickie.

Have a great time on the hop, and now it's time to head on over to Ro Donner's blog! 

Remember to shop anytime with my special code 

for 10% on regular items in the store.

Here's a super special that's going on only during the February release until the 8th,

Faith Hope Love Background and Image/Sentiment are a SET! It will retail for $23.95 (over a 10% discount) and you CAN use the 15% off during the first 8 days, then use my 10% discount code, TJ10Janelle after that.

New Year New Adventures New Release!

A new year and a new adventure! I am so thrilled to say that I've joined a new team of stamp loving designers with Technique Junkies and look forward to sharing more with you real soon, so keep an eye out for blog posts here at Rain Puddles Designs labeled with Technique Junkies!

What better way to start than with a hop for the first release of 2018!  You have probably come from Stephanie Severin's blog, but if not head to the Technique Junkies Blog for the start of the hop.

Technique Junkies is releasing 15 new stamps in January! 

All of the January 2018 New Release stamps are 15% off through January 8th! No code needed, the discount will be applied at checkout.

Ready for some new designs? Here's my first card with Make A Wish stamp.

And here's another card using You Are So Loved with Valentine Love background stamp.

Get ready to shop and save even more! If you add regular items to your cart during the release, you can still get 10% savings by adding my discount code TJ10Janelle at checkout! This code works anytime you shop at Technique Junkies too.

Now hop on over to Ro Donner‘s blog! Remember if you are just jumping in at this point in the hop you can start over on the Technique Junkies Blog.

Pink Your Christmas!

Happy Monday everyone! As the leaves are almost all fallen and the crisp air is more constant, I've become more excited for the Christmas holiday. 

In fact, the Stampendous team is sharing some of their Christmas theme Pink Your Life projects this week, and they are sure to be an inspiration for your last minute cards, tags, and gifts! Stop by the Stampendous blog this week for details on the blog hop and prizes!!!

Monday
Stampendous Blog

Kristine Reynolds

Louise Healy

Janelle Stollfus - you're here!

Wednesday

Jamie Martin

Kristine Reynolds

Lea Fritts

Alison Heikkila

Friday

Jamie Martin

Lea Fritts

Janelle Stollfus

Thank you for stopping by my blog today! If you're interested in how I made my project today, read on.

Supplies: Here's a heads up that I link through my Amazon Affiliate Program. If you take a click a link and make a purchase some pennies are sent my way but not at a cost to you. Non-affiliate links are provided when available.

Stampendous:

• Whisper Friends Gift Wrapping (AZ, STM)
• Vintage Twinkle Glitter Mix (AZ, STM)
• Vintage Pink Tinsel Embossing Powder (AZ, STM)
• Memento Tuxedo Black Ink  (AZ, STM)
• Boss Gloss Embossing Ink With Dauber (AZ, STM)
• Mixed Media White Paper (AZ, STM)
• HT400 Embossing Heat Tool  (AZ, STM) 
• Various Perfectly Clear Stamp Handles (AZ, STM)

Plus:

• My Colors Cardstock by My Mind's Eye - Comodore Blue
• 90lb watercolor paper (AZ, Blick)
• Kraft cardstock
• Sketch™ Markers by Copic® - B24, B26, B60, B63, E29, E31, E33, E35, E39, E57, E93, G12, G14, G19, G28, R35, R39, R89, R43, R46, RV13
• Distress Oxide Inks - Worn Lipstick (AZ), Cracked Pistachio (AZ), Wilted Violet (AZ), Broken China (AZ)
• Distress Inks - Mowed Lawn (AZ), Candied Apple (AZ)
• ZipDry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives (AZ)
• 3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (AZ)
• Scissors
• Craft Knife (AZ)
• Blue Painter's Removable Tape (AZ, Blick)

Instructions:

1. Tape 90lb watercolor paper onto a flat surface with painter's tape.
2. Dab Distress Oxide ink onto acrylic stamp handles, spray with water and dab onto watercolor paper. Activate ink with more spray and dab off in places then dry with heat tool. Repeat with other oxide colors. Dry completely. Repeat with regular distress inks, drying between applications.
3. Trim watercolor paper to 4 x 5-1/4 inch and adhere to 4-1/8 x 5-3/8 inch Comodore Blue cardstock.
4. Rub Boss Gloss around corners in a vignette shape (oval shown), sprinkle Vintage Pink Tinsel around, tap off excess and heat set.
5. Place a line of ZipDry glue around watercolor paper and quickly sprinkle with Vintage Twinkle Tinsel Glitter Mix. Tap off excess and return to container.
6. Adhere to a 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 inch folded Kraft card base.
7. Stamp Whisper Friends Gift Giving with black ink onto Mixed Media White Paper, color and trim with scissors and/or craft knife.
8. Adhere Whisper Friend with foam adhesive, gifts with glue.

This blog post contains goodies I received for free from some of my favorite crafting companies. I blog about things I love to make, and the comments I use are honest and my opinion.

Cat Lovers Blog Hop

Welcome to my little crafty puddle for today! I have another purrfect card to share today that is SO pinkalicious! 

The fabulous Janis from Her Peaceful Garden has put together an incredible hop this week with tons of sponsors and so much fun for all of us who love little kittens and big kittens and kittens of all sizes!

Stop by Janis' blog so you can hop along for fun and find out how you can play along TODAY before the hop is over! Plus see all the amazing sponsors and prizes!

I made this sweet pink card with an October release stamp from Stampendous, Laurel Burch A Bunch Of Love. Why pink? It's a reminder for all those battling cancer, celebrating victories and remembering those who fought hard to the very end!

A special treat for you is waiting over on the Stampendous blog with more feline inspiration to see, love and drool over. You're welcome.

Supplies: Here's a heads up that I link through my Amazon Affiliate Program. If you take a click a link and make a purchase some pennies are sent my way but not at a cost to you. Non-affiliate links are provided when available.

Stampendous:

• Laurel Burch Bunch of Love Stamp (AZ, STM)
• Bright Pink Embossing Powder (AZ, STM)
• Dot Sparklers Class A Peel Stickers (AZ, STM)
• Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko® (AZ, STM)
• Mixed Media White Paper (AZ, STM)
• Wagner HT 400 Embossing Heat Tool (AZ, STM)
• Perfectly Clear Stamp Handles (AZ, STM)

Plus:

• French Rose Mini Dots Cardstock by My Mind's Eye (company website)
• Aquamarine Corrugated Paper
• Sketch Markers by Copic - 
• 3D Foam Adhesives Squares (AZ)
• Zip-Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives (AZ)

Instructions:

1. Fold a 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 inch Mixed Media White cardstock in half for a card base.
2. Trim French Rose Mini Dot paper to 4 x 5-1/4 inch and heat emboss around edges with Bright Pink embossing powder. Glue onto card base.
3. Tear corrugated paper into a 4-1/4 inch strip and glue onto card base.
4. Stamp Bunch of Love with black ink, color and adhere to card base with foam adhesive.
5. Add Dot Sparklers to a few flower centers and on edges of colored image.

This blog post contains goodies I received for free from some of my favorite crafting companies. I blog about things I love to make and the comments I use are honest and my opinion.