It's a Kell-of-a-mess: June!

 

Hi friends!

It's time for another edition of Kell-of-a-mess!

This is a spin off of a creative vision I had years ago

to create any card/project with a MESSY theme.

A very busy life kept me away for a bit but I'm back and 

oh. the. ideas. I. have!

This month, I have a collab!

Here's a quick recap of the process shortened into 40 seconds!

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My granddaughter was visiting and wanted 'to do the art things!'

No doubt she is my grandchild!

But in true Kelly form, I couldn't let her leftover paint go to waste.

I recycled it by dipping heavyweight (this part is important!)

cardstock into the paint and let it dry.  

Distress watercolor cardstocks are perfect, too!

For best results, let is dry overnight and then stamp directly onto it.

I used Taylored Epxressions Daisy Dreams stamp and die set.

This has been in my stash awhile and never gets used!

After die cutting and building a card base,

 3 incredibly unique and fun card blossomed!

Again ~ messy but fun!

I absolutely adore the idea of being able to USE something

instead of just TOSS IT in the trash :)

Here they are together:

Thanks for stopping by!

~Kelly

Challenges:  Neglected Stuff Challenge - Old Paints and forgotten stamp

Pammies Pinky Inkies - AG

Path of Positivity - AG

Hey CHUMS!

 

Hi friends!

We at Whimsy Stamps are sharing our shark/JAWS themed

cards in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the movies JAWS.

That's probaby the one movie that changed my life the most!

I'm using the newly released Shark Snacks die set

to make this not-so-scary shark.

Here is the matcing REEL on Instagram!

We ADORE Shark Week at our house!

It's a whole week of festivies, tv binging and

 fun shark themed meals and snacks and deserts, 

as well as driving around town 

getting all the Shark Week themed goodies!

Here's another look:

Thanks for stopping by!

~Kelly

I'll enter this to: Cupcake Inspiration - Fish

A Cut Above - die cuts

  CAS on Sunday - Summer

You're OUT of this world!

 

Hi friends!

Today we are heading to space!

My dad bought my brother and I our first telescope

when we were teeny tiny

and I still love looking up at the stars.

And seeing a shooting star is still delightful!

I used Lawn Fawn stamps to create this card.

Starting with distress inks, a galaxy was born!

I also stamped, die cut and colored the stamps from Out Of This World

and layered them around the card base.

The final touch is the clouds and sentiment!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Kelly

You are BEE-utiful!

 You are BEE-utiful!

Buzzing by today with a great big THANK YOU to

Your Paper Insider 

for sending me amazing box of cardstock to try, create and share.

This was truly a kind gesture and

my jaw dropped when I opened the box!

Just WOW!

According to their website,

"each box is hand-selected, one-of-a-kind exotic papers 

and cardstock from around the globe.

Each one is a mystery ~ like receiving a gift wrapped present!"

I have an unboxing on my Youtube channel coming up

but you can see this ADORABLE bee that showed up 

when I was photographing my card!

TOO cute!

And here is my card:

I used @sizzix Bee Hive die set to create this card

and o.m.gee ... the wings!

I love the delicate beauty of them!

You can see more photos and details with description

on my Instagram HERE.

Thanks for buzzing by!

~Kelly

Entered to:  Elliebelle's Corner - AG

Try It On Tuesday - In The Garden

Triple B  -  Birds, butterflies, blooms

Up Up and Awaaaaaay!

 

Hi friends!

Life has me up up and away!

I would like to extend a HUGE thank you to Taylor @Sizzix

for sending me amazing goodies to work with from a recent hop!

Oh my, I will be making cards for days upon days 

and I am so very grateful!

Today I'm sharing one of the cards I made with 

Festive Sky Party.

This is such a fun and versatile die set!

I used the penguins and balloons

and added some stitched HI letters that were in my stash :)

I'm so tickled with how this turned out ~

it's fun, it's whimsical and of course, bright Kelly colors!

You can find this set and more in the Sizzix store!

(ohhhh that was very Dr. Suess ... 🤣)

Thanks for stopping by!

3M: Turtles don't hurry!

 Hi friends!

I'm not posting late for the 3M ..

I'm just being a turtle!

Turtles, as we know, are slow.

They take forever and often are the LAST to arrive

 whereever they must be going.

Yep, that's the story I'm going to go with, LOL!

Hi!  

I have another card for the 3M card group 

and this month, Jeanette sent us the adorable Unity Stamp Co

Turtle stamp set to work with.

Tank you, Jeanette!

She states the company sent her extras 

and she generously shared with Barb and I!

My card idea was to go for a storybook look,

like a page out of a children's illustrated book.

Not sure I nailed it but this will be cute for my granddaughter,

she won't mind!

Be sure to see Jeanette's card here

and Barb's card here!

Thanks for stopping by!
~Kelly

Remember and Honor the Fallen

 Hi friends!

It's Memorial Day in the USA,

a day to remember the bravery and courage

 of those who served our country.

In memory of many, in honor of all ~

I am grateful!

           

            Today I share with you a card made with Whimsy Stamps

products.

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*Military Die Set

*Military Heroes clear stamp set

*Slimline military paper pack

I invite you to an Instagram hop featuring Memorial Day 

and celebrating military service today!

You can find the details here

Instagram Hop

Thanks for stopping by!

Recycled Artistry: May

 

Hi, it's me! 👋

Playing in the trash again!

My card is using the box from the set of Island markers

from Altenew for a recycled card hop.

My friend Dawn saw a card I made on Instagram that I upcycled

 from a thrifted book & asked if I wanted to co-host a group with her.

Sure! 

I do love a RECYCLE thrift flip!

You can see the video here !

And my card ⇓

Here is the box I started with,

 already disassembled and getting the creative vibe going!

I really love the idea of turning something into something else

ESPECIALLY if I can keep it out of the landfill.

We need to protect and take care of Mother Earth!

Here is one final look!

Thanks for stopping by!