Sunday, October 30, 2011

Outlines Challenge 23 Pretty in Pink

 The challenge this week for Outlines Rubber Stamp is Pretty In Pink.  Visit the Outlines Rubber Stamp blog to join the challenge for a chance to win a $25 shopping spree and to see what the design team has created.
 This Outlines Challenge has given me a chance to complete one more Christmas card.  This cards showcases five of their lovely stamps: Diagonal Stripe Tree, Posey Winter Greetings and the little one on the pink strip, I believe came with an overstock purchase of stamps.  All images were stamped with Versa Magic and embossed with Ranger's Rose Quartz embossing powder.  The beautiful border is Lace Light Deco Border from Cheery Lynn.  The Dp is from Imaginisce.  The card is 5" x 7" in size.  The pearls were colored with Copics.


Be sure to visit the Outlines blog and join in on the challenge for a chance to win a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp company


Saturday, October 29, 2011

Cookie The Good Witch Stamps of Life

I had good intentions to make several Halloween cards, but I didn't get very far. This is one I finished and I call it Cookie the Good Witch. Cookie and the Greeting are from Stamps of Life.  Cookie is stamped on White Cryogen with Black Momento Dye Ink and colored with Copics.  The back layer was embossed with the Witching Hour  from Cheery Lynn. The DP is from Martha Stewart.  The greeting was stamped with Versa Mark and embossed with a black sparkle embossing powder.  The finished size is 4.25" x 5.50".

Challenges:
Paper Play Challenges  Halloween/Witches

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Sweet Stamps #38 Easel Card

Today is our thirty-eighth challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog.  Our challenge is an Easel Card!!  Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree. 
My easel features Stained Glass Nativity with paper piecing on the images.  I wanted the window to appear like stained glass so I added glitter to the panes.  Here is a close up of it:
Luke 2:11 from Sweet Stamps is so appropriate for the Stained Glass Nativity. It is stamped in Versa Mark and embossed with Queen's Gold.  This close up shows the embossing:


 The DP is Figgy Pudding from Basic Grey.  I added stars using  the Twinkle embossing folder.  The gold stars, ribbon and dove are from my stash.   The size is 4.25" x 5.50".


Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you.   And please join in on the fun!!!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Outlines Monday Challenge 22 Birthday Bash

The challenge this week for Outlines Rubber Stamp is Birthday Bash.  Visit the Outlines Rubber Stamp blog to join the challenge for a chance to win a $25 shopping spree and to see what the design team has created.

 I am always ready to create a birthday card!! So this was a welcomed challenge. Stamping Outlines Split Layering Birthday with a pigment ink and embossing the image.  I colored the image with Copics and Spicas.  I detailed cut the images seen matting them and using pop dots to mount them on the card front.  Stamping and embossing Happy and Birthday. I colored the centers with Copics. The DP used is The Paper Studion's Birthday Extravaganza.  The ribbon is American Crafts. Finished size is 4.50" x 6.25".

Copics Used:
R00, R85, R39, RV17
V09, V15, BG11, BG23
Y13, Y26, YG25, YR15


Be sure to visit the Outlines blog and join in on the challenge for a chance to win a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp company

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Sweet Stamps #37 Lots of Layers

Today is our thirty-seventh challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog.  Our challenge is Lots of Layers! Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree.


Layers and layers are fun!! Join us at Sweet Stamps this week for you chance to win a shopping spree!!
I stamped the Mr. of Mr&Mrs. Snow Duo with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink onto White Cryogen.  He is colored with Copics and Spica Glitter pens.  I used Creative Paints,  Fairy Dust and Winter Frost to highlight the snowman and Snow. The snowflakes in the background are Snowflake Tiny.   Happy Winter is stamped with Versa Magic and embossed with Diamonds and Pearls. The greeting is on  chipboard.   Cheery Lynn's Rectangle A6 Card Makers, and Scalloped Rectangle A6 Card Makers created the layers on this winter card.The beautiful papers are from Bo Bunny's Winter Wonderland collection. The gems and snowflakes are from my stash.  The card is 4.25" x 5.50" in size.

 Copics Used:
Snowman: B37, RV69, C7
Broom: Y26, E42
Spicas


Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you.   And please join in on the fun!!!

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Sweet Stamps #36 Clean and Simple

Today is our thirty-sixth challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog.  Our challenge is Clean and Simple!  Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree. 

 It is my hope everyone joins in this easy challenge!! It is fun to go back to basics!!  Using glossy paper, I brayered with dye ink my background.  I stamped the image Mum Bouquet and Happy Harvest with Marvy Black Ink.  The corners were created with a Concave Punch. The ribbon is from the Twinery and the leaves from my stash.  The finished size is a standard 4.25" x 5.50".

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you.   And please join in on the fun!!!

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Sweet Stamps #35 - Anything Goes

Today is our thirty-fifth challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog.  Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree.  Our challenge  this week is ...

ANYTHING GOES


I began by stamping Sweet Stamps Simple Frame on Vellum with Versa Mark and embossing it with Queens Gold.  Using the 4-Split Perforating Tool cut the frame out.  Rose Trio was stamped with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink on White Cryogen and colored with Copics.  Sweet Stamps To Cheer You is also stamped with Versa Mark and embossed with Queens Gold.  The roses are from I am Roses and ribbon is from my stash.  The finished size is 5" x 7".


Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you.   And please join in on the fun!!!