Spread Joy not Germs!!

Hello and welcome everyone!! My name is Shanna for those of you that haven’t been here before, and I am excited to help #spreadjoynotgerms today with all of you!! The crafting community never ceases to amaze me and this blog hop is no exception…IT IS HUGE!!! All the sponsors have come together to create this large-scale hop with tons of prizes! How fun is that!?!

I find so much inspiration in other designers. They help me grow and learn everyday without even knowing it personally. I hope today inspires you as well!

I created my card today using stamps from sponsor Trinity Stamp Company’s new release from last week…..Guys it is all SO CUTE! I brought together a bunch of different stamp and die sets from the release to play together to create a slimline card scene. I used Let the Good times Roll (Unicorn and sentiment), Rare Friend (dragon), Unbelievable (Big Foot/Yeti), and Hugs & Squishes (Swamp Monster). The standalone dies I used were Wonky Wilderness Slimline dies (trees), Slimline Stitched Card Panels & Windows (card base), Slimline Scalloped Card panels and Banners (banner) and lastly the Slimline Scenic Borders die set (grass). Phew!! I love mixing and matching, and this card definitely does that!

My card panel was ink blended using my blending buddy brushes Distress Oxides in Salty Ocean with a smidge of Blueprint sketch for some depth. The grass was my favorite green combo of Mowed lawn and Twisted Citron. I heavily spritzed the sky background with water and blotted off, and then came back and splattered white paint across it as well.

All the characters were colored using my Tombow markers, a go to coloring medium for me!! I popped up the characters and the grass panel using some of my absolutely FAVORITE foam tape and then mounted my card panel to a card base measuring 3.5×8.5″.

Well, that wraps up today’s post. Next up in the hop lineup is the absolutely awe-inspiring Amy Young!! Check out the graphic below for a peek at all 31 sponsors!! A huge thank you to Catherine Pooler Designs and The Hedgehog Hollow for organizing this! If you get lost along the way, both those sites have the entire lineup listed on their pages today for referencing.

Thank you all so much for stopping by. Feel free to follow me on Facebook, or Instagram…You might find me live on either for some crafty fun!! My hope today is that wherever you might be today, that you stay safe and you stay crafty!! Before you go, take a peek at ALL these genius sponsor….So proud to be part of such a wonderful crafting community! #spreadjoynotgerms!!!

Sponsor and Prize List:Catherine Pooler Designs – $20 Gift Certificate on each of the Brand Ambassadors’ blogs Hedgehog Hollow – one month free sub to the box with free us shippingArtesprix – Getting Started KitBeacon – Product gift bag Brutus Monroe – $50 GCCAS-ual Fridays – Win the new release – over $80 valueDina Kowal – Two $10 gift codes to Dina Kowal CreativeDress My Craft – $35 gift certificateEllen Hutson – $35 Gift CertificateGreeting Farm -$25 Gift CertificateHeffy Doodle – £35 voucher for the storeiCrafter – $20 Gift Certificate Ink on 3 – $35 Gift CertificateJoy Claire – $25 Gift CertificateMiss Ink Stamps -$25 Gift CertificatePear Blossom Press -$25 gift certificatePaper Sweeties – $50 Gift CertificatePolka Dot Orchard- $20 Gift CertificatePink and Main – $25 Gift CertificateRabbit Hole Designs – $10.00 gift code on each DT members blogsSassy and Crafty Stamps – $35 Gift CertificateSTAMPlorations – $25 gift code on the STAMPlorations blog + $10 gift code on each designer blogs.Taylored Expressions – $50 Gift CertificateTrinity Stamps- $25 Gift CertificateThe Ton – $20 Gift Certificate (stamps, dies, ink or sequins)Unity – two $25 Gift Certificates Whimsy Stamps – $15 GC on each of their Creative Team team blogsWOW! Embossing Powder – two gift vouchers £30 UK or Europe & $30 for US winnerXyron – Mega Runner, Refill & 1.5 inch sticker maker, refillYou’re Next Stamp – $25 Gift Certificate

Thank you all so much for stopping by. Feel free to follow me on Facebook, or Instagram…You might find me live on either for some crafty fun!! My hope today is that wherever you might be today, that you stay safe and you stay crafty!!

Bye for now!!

~Shanna

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