Showing posts with label birthday card. Show all posts
Showing posts with label birthday card. Show all posts

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Anything Goes with Katzelkraft & Topflight Stamps

This week at Topflight Stamps our theme is "Anything Goes". I created a card using the Quirky Post AALL & Create Die Set and various Katzelkraft stamps. (I love that Robot Cat stamp!)

Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #topflightstamps

The card base is a Gel Press print that I stamped with the Circuit stamp and embossed with gold. I stamped and watercolored the robot cat, then fussy cut it out to add to the card.

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 - Robot Cat
Katzelkraft stamp - Circuit
Katzelkraft stamp set - Holidays Quotes
AALL & Create Die Set - Quirky Post

Versfine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black

watercolors

Gel Press print


Monday, March 24, 2025

Celebrate With a Topflight Stamps Birthday Hop!

 


It's Topflight Stamps' 8th birthday and to celebrate, I’ve teamed up with some great designers to showcase celebratory projects using the unique products available at Topflight Stamps. Please hop along with us and see all the beautiful talent from this group of amazing designers! There is a master list of Hop stops on the Topflight Stamps blog. We are also Hopping on Instagram! You can start at the Topflight Stamps account @topflightstamps .

Did we mention there will be prizes?
GIVEAWAY DETAILS
Of course, it wouldn’t be a birthday celebration without prizes. Topflight Stamps is giving four lucky winners $50 Gift Certificates to the store. Two winners will be chosen from commenters on the blog hop and two will be chosen from commenters on the IG hop. For a chance to win, make sure to visit the stops on the hop and leave a comment by April 1st. Winners will be announced on the Topflight Stamps blog on Thursday, April 3rd. U.S.A winners only due to shipping issues. Good Luck!

Let's take a look at the card I made for our Hop:




I enjoy making humorous cards to send to people. I couldn't resist the whimsical Owls stamp set from Katzelkraft and combined it with the Darkroom Door stamps Candles and Eat More Cake.

HOP STOPS:

Don't miss the sale also going on over at Topflight Stamps! There is a wide selection of fab stamps and products sourced from all over the world.





Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Fairy Birthday Card with Lavinia & Topflight Stamps

Hello, this week at Topflight Stamps our theme is Anything Goes! I made a birthday card featuring Lavinia Stamps. (Be sure to check out the store for the wide variety of Lavinia products carried.) 


Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #topflightstamps


I really love the designs of Lavinia stamps and the ability to build a scene. I also used some PaperArtsy Infusions Dye powder (Slime and Emerald Isle) to create the background I stamped on. I love the intense colors and organic feel of the ink crystals reacting to water.

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:

Lavinia Stamp - Rue
Lavinia Stamp - Forest Mushroom
Lavinia Stamp - Wild Vines
Lavinia Stamp - Mini Berry
Lavinia Stamps - Woodland Fern
Lavinia Stamps - Flora Set
Darkroom Door Stamp Set - Happy Birthday Sentiments
AALL & Create Die Set - Regency Bunting #44
Lavinia Elements Ink Pads - Lime PunchPineSaharaGraphite
Clair Ink Pad - Cheerful, Grass Green
PaperArtsy Infusions - Slime, Emerald Isle




Wednesday, February 5, 2025

There Was a Slight Mishap – Birthday Card with Topflight Stamps

Hello, this week at Topflight Stamps our theme is Anything Goes! I thought an amusing birthday card fit the bill (plus I need one for my Dad's birthday!)

Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #topflightstamps


The focal image is Dragon from Katzelkraft. (I love that funny dragon!) The sentiment is from the Visible Image Stamp Set Go To Words and the background was stenciled using the Olives & Ivy stencil from AALL & Create.

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 - Dragon Mini #101
Visible Image Stamp Set - Go To Words
AALL & Create Stencil - Olives & Ivy #172
Versafine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black
Clair Ink Pad - Tulip Red
Lavinia Elements Ink Pad - Sahara


Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Get it in Gear Birthday Card with Topflight Stamps

Hello, this week at Topflight Stamps our theme is Anything Goes and I'm back with another card to share! 

Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #topflightstamps


The focal image is Garden Gears from AALL & Create. I layered it on top of a piece of AALL & Create Design Paper (Papyrus Vert #7) and die cuts from their Rustling Retreat #54 Die 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:

AALL & Create Stamp Set - Garden Gears #1229
AALL & Create Stamp Set - Steampunk Alchemist #387
Heffy Doodle Stamp Set - Everyday Sentiment Duos
AALL & Create Die Set - Rustling Retreat #54
AALL & Create Design Papers - Papyrus Vert #7
Versafine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black


Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Purr-fect Birthday Card with Topflight Stamps

Hello, I'm back with another Topflight Stamps card for you! This week's theme is "Anything Goes". I used the Visible Image stamp set Purr-fect Birthday to make my son's birthday card.


Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #topflightstamps

I stamped everything on a gel print background with permanent inks. Having a stash of gel prints is handy!

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:

Visible Image Stamp Set - Purr-fect Birthday
Visible Image Stamp Set - Rays of Light
Visible Image Stamp Set - Birthday Wishes
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, July 31, 2024

Visible Image Birthday Card with Topflight Stamps

Hello Topflight Stamps fans! This week our brand focus is on Visible Image which is always a fun one. They have great stamps and stencils in a variety of bold designs.

Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #topflightstamps

For this card I combined the stamps sets That Lovin' Feline and Birthday Wishes. The cats are watercolored and I did a blended ink background with the Collision stencil.


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:

Visible Image stamp set - That Lovin' Feline
Visible Image stamp set - Birthday Wishes
Visible Image stamp set - Rays of Light
Visible Image stencil - Collision
Versafine Ink Pad - Black Onyx
Lavinia Elements Ink Pad - Lime Punch


Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Katzelkraft Mixed Media Birthday Card with Topflight Stamps

This week our theme over at Topflight Stamps is mixed media so ink, paint, sprays and other supplies are making their way into our projects! I created a birthday card for my nephew using PaperArtsy Fresco Paint, WOW embossing powder, texture paste, water colors and Gel Press prints. That's a lot of stuff!

Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps – birthday card made with Katzelkraft Stamps

The bottom layer is a piece of cardstock with some Stone Fresco Paint brayered onto it. I then used some black texture paste through the Short Circuit stencil over the top. While it was wet, I sprinkled on a little Oiled Slate WOW embossing powder onto the paste. Once dry, I heat embossed it.


The top layer background is a gel print with additional stenciling over the top of it. The stamped cats were watercolored and then fussy cut to add to that. A mat and stitch elements were cut using the SkyCrossed Paradise Die 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:

Katzelkraft Stamp Set - Cats
Katzelkraft Stamp - Robot Cat
Darkroom Door Sentiment Stamps - Happy Birthday
PaperArtsy Stamp set - ETS24
Prism Ink - Smoked Paprika
Visible Image stencil - Short Circuit
AALL & Create stencil - Microscope Views
AALL & Create Die Set - SkyCrossed Paradise
PaperArtsy Fresco Paint - Stone, Pumpkin Soup, Very Berry +various
WOW Embossing Powder - Oiled Slate
Versafine Ink - Black Onyx
black texture paste







Saturday, July 16, 2022

Katzelkraft Birthday Card with Topflight Stamps

Good morning! I have another 'better late than never' birthday card to share with you today. I love the whimsical Katzelkraft stamp designs and this time the cute Dragon came out to play. The background is a Gel Press print and I created the quote bubble in a graphics program and printed it out.

Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps  #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #topflightstamps #katzelkraft

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!

Today is the last day of the Christmas in July SALE! All items in the Christmas/Winter category are 25% off!


Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Katzelkraft stamp - Dragon
Katzelkraft stamp set - Holiday Quotes
Visible Image stamp set - Rays of Light
Prism Ink - Thundercloud
Versafine Ink - Black Onyx
Gel Press plate

Other:
Distress Inks - Antique Linen, Tea Dye
cardstock
watercolors


Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Funkie Junkie Challenge - Moving Parts

Our new Funkie Junkie Boutique is a fun one and I'm the hostess this time around. We want to see your projects with 'Moving Parts'!

Life can be busy and complicated with lots of moving parts. Sometimes we need to get really creative to make it all work! We would like to see you get creative with this theme and either treat it as a metaphor for something happening in your life or you can literally make parts that move as part of your project. Get crafty!

You can't beat the fun of shaker cards, so I created another shaker card for a birthday. The Cathedral Window is full of shakety bits and there is an additional pop up element inside!

Lisa Hoel for The Funkie Junkie "Moving Parts" Challenge #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #tim_holtz #sizzix #mymakingstory #thefunkiejunkie #thefunkiejunkieboutique #frillyandfunkie

a peek inside:

Lisa Hoel for The Funkie Junkie "Stencil Mania" Challenge #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #tim_holtz #sizzix #mymakingstory #thefunkiejunkie #thefunkiejunkieboutique #frillyandfunkie
Wobbler for the win!

A few details of how I constructed the shaker card front:

I cut the front of the window and then cut five additional windows out of chipboard. I used a craft knife to cut the chipboard insides out so just the outside frame was left.  I then stacked and glued those frame parts together.


I hand cut a thin piece of plastic for the shaker window and glued that on top of the stacked frame. Finally I could glue the decorative front window on top.


Here's a look at the background before I glued the shaker part on. 



Thanks for stopping by! I hope you check out the fun challenges we have on the Funkie Junkie Boutique Blog. They are always good for sparking your creativity! You have two weeks to join the current challenge so I hope you give it a go.

Supplies used:
Tim Holtz die set - Cathedral Window
Tim Holtz die set - Vintage Labels
Tim Holtz die set - Funky Foliage
Tim Holtz die set - Entomology
Eileen Hull die - Grass (retired)

Tim Holtz stamp set - Bubbles
Tim Holtz stamp set - Tree Line
Tim Holtz stamp set - Field Notes
Tim Holtz stamp set - #Hashtags
Tim Holtz stamp set - Tiny Toadstools
Tim Holtz stamp set - Entomology

Distress Ink - Vintage Photo, Rustic Wilderness, Black Soot
Distress Oxide Ink - Villainous Potion, Weathered Wood, Hickory Smoke
Ranger Archival Inks - Black SootHickory Smoke
Distress Oxide Spray Stains - Weathered Wood
Distress Glaze - Peeled Paint

wobbler
shakety bits




















Sunday, June 12, 2022

Belated Birthday Card with Topflight Stamps

Better late than never I say! My nephew's birthday snuck up on me so he ended up getting his card and present late. Pretty sure he was still okay with that ha ha. Heffy Doodle has a versatile Everyday Sentiment Duos stamp set that had the perfect saying for a belated card. As always, I'm also a big fan of the whimsical Katzelkraft stamps and this cute cat was perfect for the theme.

Lisa Hoel for Topflight Stamps  #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #topflightstamps #katzelkraft

I added a wobbler behind the stamped cat part because interactive cards are just plain fun! (Especially for a kid's card.) A wobbler is basically a plastic spring that pops the element up and makes if wobble with movement. It squishes flat for mailing and has adhesive on the bases so it's really easy to apply to your project.

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 - Albert
Heffy Doodle stamp set - Everyday Sentiment Duo
Visible Image stamp set - Rays of Light
PaperArtsy stencil - PS165
Versafine Ink - Black Onyx
Prism Glimmer Mist - Cherry Pie

Other:
Distress Inks - Antique Linen, Tea Dye
cardstock
watercolors
oval die

Monday, March 28, 2022

It's the Topflight Stamps 5th Birthday Blog Hop!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOPFLIGHT STAMPS!!

 It's Topflight Stamps 5th birthday and to celebrate, I’ve teamed up with some great designers to showcase celebratory projects using the unique products available at Topflight Stamps. Please hop along with us and see all the beautiful talent from this group of amazing designers! You should have arrived here from Charmaine Canham's blog. If not, no worries, catch the details below.

My card was created with some mixed media fun! I used the AALL & Create 'Tre Fiori' stencil as a mask and spritzed Mulberry and Cherry Pie Prism Glimmer Mist over the top. (Love the fab shine it gives to projects!) Once the first layer was dry, I placed the stencil on another piece of paper and spritzed it all over with Aqua Green Glimmer Mist. I carefully picked it up from the paper, flipped the stencil over and placed it slightly offset from the white masked area on the card base. Taking a paper towel, I placed the towel over it all and gently pressed to transfer the Aqua Green ink from the stencil to the paper, creating a monoprint! It's a simple but fun technique. The sentiment is from a really useful stamp set from Heffy Doodle – the Everyday Sentiment Duos.

Now Hop To It!

Follow along here and if you get lost you can always start at the Topflight Stamps Blog.
Lisa Hoel

GIVEAWAY DETAILS
Of course, it wouldn’t be a birthday celebration without prizes! Topflight Stamps is giving one lucky winner a $50 Gift Certificate to the store. But wait, there is more, each stop on the hop has an additional $25 Gift Certificate up for grabs for some lucky commenter. For a chance to win, make sure to visit every stop on the hop and leave a comment by April 3rd. Winners will be announced on the Topflight Stamps blog on April 7th. Good Luck!

NOTE: Due to new tax laws and USPS limitations Topflight Stamps is only able to ship to the US and Canada.

Don't miss the sale going on during the Hop!