So Sweet Cocoa Card and MemDex! Sweet 'n Sassy Giveaway Hop

Welcome back!
For today’s project, I am creating this super cute card and matching Memory Dex card using the So Sweet Cocoa Clear Stamp Set from Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps!

The video below is also part of a giveaway hop, open worldwide! So be sure to take a look to see how to enter this giveaway for a $20 gift code to the Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps online store.

I just love these mice with their sweet treats! It would be a really great set to use for Valentine’s Day or just to send a friend some Happy Mail.

First I stamped the cute mouse images using Versafine Onyx Black Ink and embossed them with WOW! Clear Gloss Embossing Powder.
I LOVE using WOW! Because I usually forget to use a powder tool before stamping. LOL. With WOW! Embossing Powders, you can still get great results. AND using clear over any color ink makes it look like you have colored embossing powder. It’s great for stretching your inks.

Next I got out my Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers. Here is a listing of the colors that I used for today’s projects.

This is a new worksheet that I put together after finishing this project… because I had video problems and couldn’t remember which colors I used the first round. (or second. LOL) And I couldn’t check the video, because it either didn’t record, or it was blurry.

Next time, I’ll have this easy worksheet to record what I did, including color swatches! What’s even better is that this can be used for ANY medium. So water coloring or pencils won’t be a problem. If you’d like to use this worksheet for your own projects, it’s available now in my shop.

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After coloring the images, I used my Scan ‘N Cut SDX125 to cut out all the images. If you are new to this wonderful machine, it is sooooo user friendly and easy to use. Once the Scan ‘N Cut was done cutting out the images (only about 5 minutes), I die cut out some hearts, and heart doilies, and put together this cute card.

Since it works so well on the card, I decided to use the same technique on the MemoryDex card.

For the base, I used a 4″ x 4″ piece of one of the background from the kit, and layered a 4″ x 4″ piece of white cardstock behind it. And I have a Heidi Swapp Punch (which is sometimes hard to find. The link provided showed out of stock, but there are other options for making MemoryDex cards.)

Although it’s optional, I ALWAYS add a second layer to the MemoryDex card base. Why? Without it, even heavy weight card stock feels a bit flimsy to me, and I hate giving any project to someone if I think it looks to be low quality. Adding that extra layer makes such a big difference. And if you are using thinner paper, you may want to add more (I’ve added 2 or 3 to projects that used paper from a paper pad or less than 300gsm cardstock… but that’s just me).

Supply List:
Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission should you chose to sign up for a program or make a purchase using my link. It’s okay – I love all of these companies anyways, and you will too!

Heavyweight White Cardstock

So Sweet Cocoa Clear Stamp Set

Fiskars Clear Stamp Block Press

Versafine Onyx Black Ink

WOW! Clear Gloss Embossing Powder

Darice Heat Gun

Recollections Glitter Tray

Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers

Scan ‘N Cut SDX 125

Art Glitter Glue

Fiskars 9 Inch Bypass Paper Trimmer

Kokuyo Dotliner

We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper

MemoryDex punch

Joann’s foam squares

I invite you to visit the rest of the team’s YouTube channels where you will get more ideas and inspiration.

Crafting While Caffeinated: https://youtu.be/Nccx12aPD9U
Multiplicity Crafts: https://youtu.be/Vcwqt49Sp0Y
Notable Ink: https://youtu.be/HWDZLE6fJho
The Joyful Soul Creates: https://youtu.be/mKi6vksA-PQ
My Creative Life: https://youtu.be/oMgo8olOBhw
RiCre8s: https://youtu.be/5vRfjm7PZp4
Crafty Pink Pixie: https://youtu.be/Hb0L6EV-Esg
A Card Day’s Work: https://youtu.be/Zkaw4IghBbI
Joanne Herbert: https://youtu.be/Gqns3HhtyFI
Creative Pixie Design: https://youtu.be/aCr8C1085XU
Jeanie Ellis: https://youtu.be/JA7OkenBoJo
Arty Crafty Alchemy: https://youtu.be/5n6C9ODUpIs
Faith Dream Create: https://youtu.be/r6bQfM6Tshs
Teri’s Mailbox: https://youtu.be/Mdr6VKyj0Uk
Debbie J’s Crafting Corner: https://youtu.be/rpL5AzJnvY8
Adrianne Galvin: https://youtu.be/opJT1tdhZp8
Craftivation: https://youtu.be/HTNDiLlIZ4w
Gather and Create: https://youtu.be/36GG4t4s7c

I also wanted to remind you that I started a Happy Mail Club. By signing up, you are placed in a drawing each month to receive item(s) that I’ve created during the month.

If you are interested in always receiving goodies from me, as well as other member-only content, head over to my patreon page and sign up there. I love sharing my goodies with you guys!

Since you stayed with me to the end, I wanted to give you a special treat. You know that worksheet I showed you earlier? I’m offering it to new subscribers for FREE! Just subscribe to my blog and request the coupon code by email and I’ll send it off to you.

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See you next time, and Happy Crafting!