Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Topflight Stamps – Anything Goes Theme!

Hello, I'm back with another Topflight Stamps card for you! This week's theme is "Anything Goes" which is always lots of fun. I used one of the new robot stamps designed by Andy Skinner for Creative Expressions to create an anniversary card to give to my husband.

Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #topflightstamps


Specifically, I used the "Better Together" stamp. (So true!) I paired it with a gel print background and die cuts (Paper Rose – Cog Frame).

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted daily!


Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Creative Expressions Stamp Set - Better Together
Paper Rose Die Set – Cog Frame
Versafine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black
Carabelle Gel Press  Plate - Mecanique

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

More Christmas Cards with Topflight Stamps

Hello Topflight Stamps fans! This week we're again focusing on a Christmas & Winter theme for our cards. AALL & Create has some great new die sets available now and I found inspiration in the Snowland set. I love all the little pieces included.

Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #topflightstamps

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted daily!





Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

AALL & Create Die Set - Snowland
AALL & Create Die Set - Taggletastic
PaperArtsy Stencil - PS070
Creative Expressions - 8x8 Paper Pad Christmas Plaid
Versafine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black
sparkle texture paste


Thursday, October 31, 2024

Happy Halloween with Topflight Stamps!

BOO! Hello, and Happy Halloween! I'm back with another Topflight Stamps card for you. Of course I had to make another Halloween card since it's the actual day…

Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #topflightstamps

I pulled out the handy Distress Plaid Paper Pad from Creative Expressions for the background. (Love that paper!) I also love the funky die sets from AALL & Create so I included several bits cut using the SkyCrossed Paradise set.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted daily!




Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Hobby Art stamp set - Fungi
PaperArtsy Kate Crane Mini stamp - KCM003
PaperArtsy stamp set - ESN27
AALL & Create Die Set - SkyCrossed Paradise
Versafine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black
Versafine Clair Ink Pad - Shady Lane
Creative Expressions paper pad - Distress Plaid
PaperArtsy Infusions - Golden Sands



Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Anything Goes with Topflight Stamps

Hello, I'm back with another Topflight Stamps card for you! This week's theme is "Anything Goes" so I had the pleasure of going through my stamp stash to find my inspiration.

Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #topflightstamps

My focal image for this collage card is from one of my favorite PaperArtsy designers, Lynne Perrella (set LPC048). I paired it with a gel print background and die cuts (Masterpiece Design - Tag It).

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted daily!


Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

PaperArtsy Stamp Set - LPC048
Masterpiece Design Stamp Set - Label Mania
Masterpiece Design Die Set - Tag It
Lavinia Stencil - Flourish
Versafine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black
Embossing Ink Pad
embossing powder

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Getting a Start on Christmas Cards with Topflight Stamps

I know it's only October but if you want to make a bunch of cards to send out in December, it pays to get an early start! This week on the Topflight Stamps blog we are focusing on "Christmas and Winter" for our projects. 

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There are SO MANY cute Christmas stamps in the store. This one really caught my eye. It's called Raccoons and Gingerbread from Katzelkraft. It makes me smile.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted daily!


Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Katzelkraft Stamp - Raccoons and Gingerbread
Creative Expressions - 8x8 Paper Pad Christmas Plaid
AALL & Create Die Set - Season's Cheer #63
Versafine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black


Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Mixed Media + Halloween with Topflight Stamps

Hello, this week at Topflight Stamps our theme is "Mixed Media". I love using "all the things" so this is right up my alley! I'm in Halloween crafting mode so I chose to make an appropriately themed card.

Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #topflightstamps

The background is Gel Press print to which I applied texture paste through a PaperArtsy Mini Stencil, then sprinkled with Oiled Slate WOW Embossing Powder. Once the paste was dry, I heat embossed the powder. I layered on die cuts, fussy cut Katzelkraft stamped images and fabric.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted daily!


Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Katzelkraft Stamp Set - Cats
Katzelkraft Stamp Set - Pilgrim
Masterpiece Design Memory Planner Die Set - Tag Mini Album
AALL & Create die sets - SkyCrosssed Paradise #34
PaperArtsy Hot Picks stencil - PM025
Versafine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black
PaperArtsy Fresco Paint - various
watercolors
Texture Paste
WOW! Embossing Powder - Oiled Slate



Wednesday, October 9, 2024

It's All About Paint! – Mixed Media with Topflight Stamps

This week our Topflight Stamps theme is Paint which is a go to supply to have in your stash! Topflight Stamps carries a variety of paint for your creative enjoyment. Lavinia and PaperArtsy create some of my favorite acrylic paints (you can stamp on them so easily) and I've used both in my mixed media card below:

Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #topflightstamps

The background is a collage of aluminum metal pieces stuck onto cardstock and then painted over with Thistle Mist paint. (TIP: wipe down the metal tape with rubbing alcohol before painting to remove any residue.) Once it was dry, I lightly sanded it to remove some of the paint and reveal the metal. Cool! More paint through a stencil and stamping with permanent ink added more visual texture.

Over the background I added a tag cut from cardstock and a 
Gel Press print. More die cut bits and a focal image (PaperArtsy LPM13) finished it off!

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted daily!


Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

PaperArtsy Minis stamps - LPM13, EM50, KCM003
AALL & Create stamp - Splat Create 
AALL & Create die sets - Taggletastic #30, SkyCrosssed Paradise #34
Lavinia stencil - Berry
PaperArtsy Hot Picks stencil - PM026
Versafine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black
PaperArtsy Fresco Paint - various
Lavinia Chalk Paint - Calypso, Thistle Mist, Lime Zest
watercolors






Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Gel Press Print Fun with Topflight Stamps

This week our Topflight Stamps theme is Anything Goes! These are always fun because I can search through my Topflight stash and use whatever strikes my fancy.

Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #topflightstamps

First I rifled through my pile of Gel Press prints to make the card backgrounds. (Trust me, if you try gel printing, you will end up with a pile of prints. It's addicting!) Then I used the Crafty Individuals Tall Wild Flowers Stamp to create the focal images. You could make a whole set of these cards to use as a gift.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted daily!


Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Crafty Individuals stamp - CI-185 Tall Wild Flowers
Crafty Individuals stamp - CI-116 Crackle Background 
Versafine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black






Thursday, September 26, 2024

Have a Fabulous Day with Stampotique & Topflight Stamps

This week our Topflight Stamps brand focus is Stampotique by Katzelkraft! I'm back again with a second card for you to check out. This time I used the Flos flower stamp for the image.

Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #topflightstamps

I pulled some marbled and gel prints out of my stash for the background papers. Using a stamping platform, I stamped the image on another gel print, painted it with Fresco paints, and then restamped the image over the top to bring the details back.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted daily!


Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Stampotique by Katzelkraft stamp set - Flos
Visible Image stamp set - Birthday Wishes
Visible Image stamp set - Scripted Streets
Versafine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black
PaperArtsy Fresco Paint - Peach Nectar, Sherbert, Banana, Pumpkin Soup, Guacamole, Tinned Peas, Paua Shell







Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Stampotique Stamps Butterfly Card with Topflight Stamps

This week our Topflight Stamps brand focus is Stampotique by Katzelkraft! This is a newer brand for Topflight to carry so be sure to check out these great new stamps. I chose the Butterfly & Dragon stamp set to use for this birthday card:

Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #topflightstamps

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted daily!


Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Stampotique by Katzelkraft stamp set - Butterfly & Dragon
Visible Image stamp set - Birthday Wishes
Visible Image stamp set - Scripted Streets
Versafine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black
Versafine Clair Ink Pad - Twilight
Stamperia 8x8 Paper Pad - Backgrounds Christmas Greetings






Monday, September 23, 2024

Eileen Hull Stacking Drawer Die Inspiration

Hello there! For the month of September, Eileen Hull's Inspiration Team has been working with the theme, "Top Drawer Inspiration" and making creations using the Stacking Drawer Die (which fits perfectly into the Treasure Box by the way.) It is definitely a very versatile die you'll want in your crafty toolbox!

I'm in full on fall mode now so I was inspired to create a cute autumn themed decoration.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - Stacking Drawer Scoreboards Die  #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #EileenHull  #eileenhulldesigns  #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

I love how you can configure single drawers in so many different ways. I stacked three of them up to create this little "dresser".

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - Stacking Drawer Scoreboards Die  #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #EileenHull  #eileenhulldesigns  #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

I cut an extra piece of matboard to fit around the three drawers for a neater finish and to give it more stability.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - Stacking Drawer Scoreboards Die  #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #EileenHull  #eileenhulldesigns  #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Top view! I raided my stash of little bits and figurines to decorate the top. Also included are some leaf die cuts.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - Stacking Drawer Scoreboards Die  #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #EileenHull  #eileenhulldesigns  #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

This was pretty easy to put together. See below for some tips!

1) Here are the pieces to build three drawers. The drawers fit tightly in the sleeves. I like to cut a little sliver off the top edge of the drawer piece while it is still flat. Also, glue the drawer bottom inside the drawer and don't stick it on the bottom.


2) Here's the extra piece I hand cut to wrap around the sleeve part. I made my own score lines by cutting partway through the matboard.


Thanks for stopping by and be sure to keep an eye on Eileen's blog for more inspiration from the Educator and Inspiration Teams.

Supplies used:

Eileen Hull Die - Stacking Drawer 

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Spooky Time with Topflight Stamps

Or not so spooky ha ha. Hello, this week our Topflight Stamps focus is Halloween and Fall themes. The Halloween cards I created fall more into the "cute" category instead of spooky.

Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #topflightstamps


I experimented with using the Carabelle Studio mask The Halloween House to make some different backgrounds. For two of them I spritzed spray stains through the mask and on the third I used the inky mask to make a monoprint.


I picked my two favorites to make cards out of. The AALL & Create die set I used is SkyCrossed Paradise (so many great details you can cut with this set!) The star of the card is the super cute little witch cat, a PaperArtsy Zinis mini stamp. I watercolored it and fussy cut out the image.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted daily!


Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

PaperArtsy Zinis stamp - ZN07
Carabelle Studio mask - The Halloween House
AALL & Create Die Set - SkyCrossed Paradise
Versafine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black
Creative Expressions paper pad - Distress Plaid
Polkadoodles paper pad - Spooky Special (I used an earlier version of this pad.)






Thursday, September 12, 2024

Katkin Krafts Space Card with Topflight Stamps

Hello, this week our Topflight Stamps brand focus is on Katkin Krafts. I'm back with a second card using the "Fly Me to the Moon" stamp set. 


Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #topflightstamps


I first stamped the image onto smooth watercolor paper with clear WOW embossing ink, then embossed with clear powder. This was to create a resist image. After that I spritzed it with water and then sprinkled on Royal Blood and a touch of Slime PaperArtsy Infusions powder.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted daily!


Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Katkin Krafts stamp set - Fly Me to the Moon
WOW embossing ink pad
Versafine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black
PaperArtsy Infusions Colored Stains - Royal Blood, Slime







Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Blast Off with Katkin Krafts at Topflight Stamps!

Hello, this week our Topflight Stamps brand focus is on Katkin Krafts. They have many fun designs available! I chose to use the "Fly Me to the Moon" stamp set. I love the detail in it.

Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #topflightstamps

I chose a slim line card format and paired the space stamp with a sentiment from the Visible Images 
Birthday Wishes set. I used watercolors to colorize the image after embossing it with Black embossing powder and also spritzed Glimmer Mist through a stencil around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted daily!


Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Katkin Krafts stamp set - Fly Me to the Moon
Visible Image stamp set - Birthday Wishes
Prism Glimmer Mist - Silver Dollar
WOW embossing ink pad
Black Detail Embossing Powder
watercolors
Versafine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black








Thursday, September 5, 2024

Beautiful Butterflies with Darkroom Door at Topflight Stamps

Hello, I'm back again with another Topflight Stamps card for you! This week is "Anything Goes" so I had the pleasure of going through my stamp stash to see what tickled my fancy.

Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #topflightstamps

Darkroom Door had such wonderful designs (stock up while they are still available!) I went with a favorite, the Butterfly Garden stamp. Used in the background, Tracy Evan's Fern stamp set paired perfectly with it.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted daily!


Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Darkroom Door stamp - Butterfly Garden
Tracy Evans stamp set - Fern
Visible Image stamp set - Birthday Wishes
Visible Image stamp set - Scripted Streets
Gel Press Plate
Lavinia Elements Ink Pad - Pine
watercolors
Versafine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black




Wednesday, September 4, 2024

It's Fall! – A Card with Topflight Stamps

It's finally September! I'm ready for fall weather and colors so I was inspired to create an autumn themed card using the AALL & Create Garden Times stamp as a focal image.

Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #topflightstamps

I raided my stash of monoprints made with a Gel Press Plate for the layer under the main image. (It pays to have a stash!)

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted daily!


Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

AALL & Create stamp - #979 Garden Times
PaperArtsy stamp set - ESA08
Visible Image stamp set - Birthday Wishes
Gel Press Plate
Lavinia Mystical Mist Spray - Golden Temple
Versafine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black



Thursday, August 29, 2024

Creative Expressions with Topflight Stamps – ATCs

Hello, this week at Topflight Stamps our brand focus is Creative Expressions. I also shared a card yesterday which you can see here! I used the Sewing stamp set again to create a pair of ATCs.

Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #topflightstamps

The backgrounds are created using Lavinia and PaperArtsy Infusions ink powders. (Fun stuff!) The sewing theme is completed with the addition of more vintage buttons. (Told you I have a hoard of them!)

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted daily!



Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Creative Expressions stamp set - Sewing
Lavinia Ink Pad - Blue Atoll
Versafine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black
Lavinia Dinkles Ink Powder - Sea Blue
PaperArtsy Infusions Ink Powder - Terracotta