Sweet Stamps Challenge #97 Sweet and Simple Birthday Card

Today is our ninety-seventh challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This week the challenge is to create a card showing SWEET & SIMPLE BIRTHDAY CARD!!

  Now is your chance to show us your talent as you create your project of a SWEET & SIMPLE BIRTHDAY CARD

 

HAVE FUN!!!!

 

Remember to use a Sweet Stamps image on your creation to get an extra chance at winning

$20 of rubber stamps from Sweet Stamps!!!

 

 

Jada's Snowfight  is the focus of my 'Simple' Birthday Card for this time of year.  Jada is stamped with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink  and colored with Copics*.  The following is the list of Sweet Stamps Product used:

Copics*

Sparkly Sweet Glitter

Quickie Glue Pen

Fancy Birthday

Distress Ink Clear Embossing

Black Sparkle Fine Detail EP

Bo Bunny Rejoice 6x6

Cheery Lynn's Zig Zag Border

Cheery Lynn's Circle Stackers 

Cheery Lynn's Scalloped Circles 

The finished size is a 6" Tent Topper Card.

Copics Used:

R29, R46, G28, B000

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!!

 

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  

*  Jacki  *    Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  *  Nazeema "Calypso"  *

*  Shelly  *  Tamara 

 

 

Mo's Digital Challenge #165 "D" is for Dogs,drums,die cuts....

I fell in love with Mo's image Taste of Winter and I needed to create a birthday card for my granddaughter's December Birthday.  It fits perfectly into  this week's challenge at Mo's Digital Challenge.  

 

 Taste of Winter was colored with Copics.  All Dies are from Cheery Lynn Designs.  They are:

Snowflowers Set One

Snowflowers Set Two 

Snowflakes 

Stackers Circles

Scalloped Circle

Cardstock and Stardreams papers were used.  Pearls were make with a Viva Decor Pearl Pen.  The gems are from my stash. The finished size is about a 5.75" circle.

Sweet Stamps Challenge #94 Winter Greenery

Today is our ninety-first challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This week the challenge is to create a card showing WINTER GREENERY!!

  Now is your chance to show us your talent as you create your project of WINTER GREENERY, evergreens, wreaths, holly etc

 

HAVE FUN!!!!

 

Remember to use a Sweet Stamps image on your creation to get an extra chance at winning

$20 of rubber stamps from Sweet Stamps!!!

 

 I have created my WINTER GREENERY project using all Cheery Lynn Dies that are available from the Sweet Stamps Shop.  The wreath is about 6 inches in size.  I added sparkle to the Poinsettias and Evergreens with Fairy Dust  from Creative Inspiration Paints.  The ribbon is from my stash.

Dies Used:

Circle Stackers

Pine Branches

Holly Leaves Die

Poinsettia 2

Ultimate Glue

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!!

 

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  

*  Jacki  *    Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  *  Nazeema "Calypso"  *

*  Shelly  *  Tamara 

 

Sweet Stamps Challenge #93 Cold and Snowy

Today is our ninety-first challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This week the challenge is to create a card showing SNOWY AND COLD!!!

  Now is your chance to show us your talent as you create your SNOWY AND COLD CARD!!!

 Have Fun!!!

 

Remember to use a Sweet Stamps image on your creation to get an extra chance at winning

$20 of rubber stamps from Sweet Stamps!!!

 Wanting to do a different kind of Snowy card, I started with Scroll Shadow Box, just one of the many fabulous frames from Sweet Stamps.  It is stamped with Distress Ink Pad Clear and embossed with Fantasy White EP.  Using a 4-Split Perforating Tool and a Piercing/Perforating Pad, I cut the Scroll frame out.  This is such an easy process!!!  Mrs Snow was stamped with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink and colored with Copics .  I used Sparkly Fluff on Mrs. Snow for a realistic 'snowy' look.  It doesn't show well in the picture, but is perfect in person.  Winter Tree  was stamped with Distress Ink  and Marvy's Snowy Marker gives the branches that fresh snow fallen look.  I highlighted the Winter Tree and Cheery Lynn's Pine Branches  with Winter Frost from Creative Inspirations.  

Other Sweet Stamps Products:

It's Beginning to Look

Queens Gold ESnowflowers #1

Snowflakes Die

Stickles Lavendar Glue

Thimbleberry Shades Dye Ink

Great Tape

Foam Dots

The ribbon is from my stash.  The finished size of the card is 4.50" x 6.25".

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!!

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  

*  Jacki  *    Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  *  Nazeema "Calypso"  *

*  Shelly  *  Tamara 

Sweet Stamps Challenge #92 Thank You

Today is our ninety-first challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This week the challenge is to create a card saying THANK YOU!!

  Now is your chance to show us your talent as you create a THANK YOU Card!!!!

 Have Fun!!!

 

Remember to use a Sweet Stamps image on your creation to get an extra chance at winning

$20 of rubber stamps from Sweet Stamps!!!

 

 Today's card is an easel card!! I wanted to add lots of extras and this is a perfect design to do that!!

Stamping Avery with Tuxedo Black Dye Ink on White Cryogen Paper then I colored her with Copics.

 She is showcased on Cheery Lynn's Scandinavian Hearts Frame.  The following Sweet Stamps product was used:

Olive Branches 

Border Carnivale 

Pumpkin Swag 

Rhinestones Bronze 

Brownie Shades Dye Ink 

Distress Ink Pad Clear Embossing 

All Purpose Spray Adhesive 

1/2" Scor-Tape 

Great Tape

 

The finished size of the easel is 6".

 

Copics Used:

Avery:

Skin: E000, E00, E02, R20

Hair: E21, E25

Clothes:

BV23,W0, C00, C7, T02

Pumpkins etc:

YR04, YR14, YR18, YR21

Y06, E08, E27, E31, E33, E34, E81

R27, R29,

YG03, YG61, YG63

G20

BV000, BV02

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!!

 

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  

*  Jacki  *    Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  *  Nazeema "Calypso"  *

*  Shelly  *  Tamara 

 

Sweet Stamps November Technique Challenge - Suspension Card

Today is our November Technique Challenge on  the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This month's challenge is to create a SUSPENSION CARD!!

  Now is your chance to show us your talent as you create your SUSPENSION CARD!! 
Find the directions Here   Have Fun!!!

 

Remember to use a Sweet Stamps image on your creation to get an extra chance at winning

$20 of rubber stamps from Sweet Stamps!!!

 I created a round Suspension Card.  There are three layers the main being white which does not show up in the pictures.  I used Cheery Lynn's XL Stackers Circle Dies and XL Stackers Scallop Circle. Dies.  These were the Sweet Stamps used: Holly Branches, Ornaments, and Tiny Merry Christmas.  All are stamped with Distress Ink Pad Clear Embossing and heat embossed with Queens Gold EP.  The pearls were created with a  Gold Pearl Pen.  

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!!

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  

*  Jacki  *    Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  *  Nazeema "Calypso"  *

*  Shelly  *  Tamara 

Sweet Stamps Challenge #91 Gold/Silver

Today is our ninety-first challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This week the challenge is to create a card using GOLD OR SILVER!!!!

  Now is your chance to show us your talent as you create using GOLD OR SILVER!!!

 Have Fun!!!

 

Remember to use a Sweet Stamps image on your creation to get an extra chance at winning

$20 of rubber stamps from Sweet Stamps!!!

 

The main focus of the card is the beautiful Merry Christmas Frame which was die cut from a Gold Metallic Paper.  The card itself is embossed with Cheery Lynn's  Snowflake Flurries.  This is a very simple and  elegant card to create.  This finished size of the card is 5"x7".  

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!!

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  

*  Jacki  *    Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  *  Nazeema "Calypso"  *

*  Shelly  *  Tamara 

Sweet Stamps Challenge #90 Christmas

Today is our ninetieth challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This week the challenge is to create a card using the CHRISTMAS!!!

  Now is your chance to show us your talent as you create you create a CHRISTMAS card!!

 Have Fun!!!

 

Remember to use a Sweet Stamps image on your creation to get an extra chance at winning

$20 of rubber stamps from Sweet Stamps!!

 

 Using Core'dination Paper I embossed it in Christmas Tree from Crafts Too.  Using a sanding block I sanded the surface for a distressed look.  Winter Tree was stamped with a Distress Ink.  For the snow I used a Snow Marker from Marvy.  The greeting Merry Christmas Fancy was stamped with Distress Clear Ink and embossed with Queens Gold EP.  I added Creative Inspirations Paint Gold to the stars on the embossed folder.  For accent I die cut snowflakes from Snowflakes Die from Stardreams Paper.  I added pearls with the Pearl Pen Ice White. The finished size of the card is 4.50" x 6.25".

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!!

 

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  

*  Jacki  *    Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  *  Nazeema "Calypso"  *

*  Shelly  *  Tamara 

 

Sweet Stamps Challenge #89 Black Magic

Today is our eighty-nineth challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This week the challenge is to create a card using the BLACK MAGIC TECHNIQUE!!

  Now is your chance to show us your talent as you create your using this technique!!

 Have Fun!!!

 

Remember to use a Sweet Stamps image on your creation to get an extra chance at winning

$20 of rubber stamps from Sweet Stamps!!

This is my card featuring the Black Magic Technique.  You can find the directions HERE.

I used the following Sweet Stamps Product:

Fanciful Butterflies

Happy Birthday Script

Distress Ink Clear

White Fine Detail EP

Great Tape

Chalk 24 Color Set

Ice White Pearl Pen

The Butterflies are  stamped with Distress Ink in Clear and embossed with White EP.  Then the butterflies were colored with Chalk.  The greeting is stamped and embossed.  Pearls were created with a White Ice Pearl Pen.  Using Cheery Lynn's Oval Stackers and Scalloped Oval I  die cut the butterfly layers.  The ribbon is from my stash.  The finished size of the card is 5"x7".

Sweet Stamps Challenge #85 Brayered Background

Today is our eighty-fifth challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This week the challenge is to create a BRAYERED BACKGROUND!!

  Now is your chance to show us your talent as you create your BRAYERED BACKGROUND

 Have Fun!!!

 

Remember to use a Sweet Stamps image on your creation to get an extra chance at winning

$20 of rubber stamps from Sweet Stamps!!

 

 Using glossy paper and dye ink I brayered this background.  The following are the Sweet Stamps products I used: Tree #1, Grass, and Tiny Monarch, Small Leaves #1, and Small Leaves #2.  The leaves are distressed with Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy .  I curled the edges for a realistic look.  The finished size is 4.50" x 6.25".  

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!!

 

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  

*  Jacki  *    Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  *  Nazeema "Calypso"  *

*  Shelly  *  Tamara 

 

Sweet Stamps Challenge #84 View Master

Today is our eighty-fourth challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This week the challenge is to create a VIEW MASTER Card!!!

  Now is your chance to show us your talent as you create your unique VIEW MASTER Card!!

 Have Fun!!!

 

Remember to use a Sweet Stamps image on your creation to get an extra chance at winning

$20 of rubber stamps from Sweet Stamps!!

This is a very specific challenge in that you have to create a View Master Card. Click on the link for directions.  My Gingerbread Wishes card is approximately 4.50" x 6.25" in size.  The DP is from Basic Gray.  The hearts are from my stash.

Here is a list of the Sweet Stamps Products Used:

Gingerbread Boy and Girl 
Gumdrop  
Gingerbread Wishes
Candis Dotty Very Merry Gold
Candi Fix Foam Dots
Rich Cocoa Momento Ink
Distress Ink Vintage Photo
Zig Zag Ric Rac Border
Great Tape

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!!

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  

*  Jacki  *    Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  *  Nazeema "Calypso"  *

*  Shelly  *  Tamara 

Sweet Stamps Challenge #83 Shades of Autumn

Today is our eighty-third challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

 

This week the challenge is to create a card using the SHADES OF AUTUMN!!

  Now is your chance to show us your idea for the SHADES OF AUTUMN!!

  Have Fun!! 

 

Remember to use a SweetStamps image on your creation to get an extra chance at winning $20 of rubber stamps from SweetStamps!!

 

This is the first card I have used no Sweet Stamps; the product is all from Sweet Stamps!!  Fall Harvest Two was die cut from cardstock.  I followed Stacey video Sparkling Stained Glass Technique.  The back of the die is backed with Vellum allowing me to color the pumpkins and leaves with Copics.

Sweet Stamps Product Used:

Sugar Sand

2 1/2" Score Tape

Vellum Adhesive Spray

Krylon All Purpose Adhesive Spray

Lace Corner H Deco Die

Bat Trio

Copics 

Brown Pearls 

Orange Rhinestones 

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!!

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  

*  Jacki  *    Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  *  Nazeema "Calypso"  *

*  Shelly  *  Tamara 

 

Sweet Stamps Challenge #82 For The Guys

Today is our eighty-second challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This week the challenge is to create a card FOR THE GUYS!!!

  Now is your chance to show us your idea for THE GUYS!!!!

  Have Fun!! 

 

Remember to use a SweetStamps image on your creation to get an extra chance at winning $20 of rubber stamps from SweetStamps!!

 

 An Easel Card begins my interpretation of FOR THE GUYS!!   I embossed Snowflake Banner Folder using Core'dination Cardstock.  The snowflakes are highlighted with CIP's Winter Frost. The folder was distressed with a sanding block.   I die cut the center of the folder on Beckett White cardstock and stamped Arctic Seals with Rich Cocoa Momento Ink .  The Seals are colored with Copics .  The bottom of the card was stamped with Crystal Snowflake and Snowflake Small with White Dye Ink creating a background.  The sentiment Happy Birthday was stamped with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink  and the edges torn for a masculine look!!  The fibers are from my stash.   The finished size of the card is 4.25" x 5.50"

Other Sweet Stamps Product Used:

Great Tape

Foam Dots

 

Copics Used:

B0000, B00

E31, E34, W1, W3

 

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!!

 

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  

*  Jacki  *    Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  *  Nazeema "Calypso"  *

*  Shelly  *  Tamara 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Stamps Challenge #80 Favorite Technique

Today is our eightieth challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This week the challenge is to create a card using your FAVORITE TECHNIQUE!!!

  Now is your chance to show us your FAVORITE TECHNIQUE!!

  Have Fun!! 

Remember to use a SweetStamps image on your creation to get an extra chance at winning $20 of rubber stamps from SweetStamps!!

 

 My favorite technique is actually two!! I love to color with Copics and use embossing folders!!  This card features Aster which is colored with Copics and highlighted with Blush CIP and Green Olive CIP.  The embossing was done with Cheery Lynn's Leaves.  Ribbon is from stash.  The finished size of the card is 5" x 7".

Other Sweet Stamps Product Used:

Candis

Candi Foam Dots

Bloom

Great Tape

Tuxedo Black Momento Ink

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!!

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  

*  Jacki  *    Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  *  Nazeema "Calypso"  *

*  Shelly  *  Tamara 

   

Sweet Stamps Challenge #79 Watercolored

Today is our seventy-nineth challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This week the challenge is to create a card using WATERCOLOR with dye inks,

chalks, pencils, or other mediums.  The image must be watercolored!!!

  Have Fun!! 

Remember to use a SweetStamps image on your creation to get an extra chance at winning $20 of rubber stamps from SweetStamps.

 

 For this card I chose Elizabeth's Wildflower from Jackie's Botanical Collection  The image is colored with Shades Dye Inks and a Dove Blender on Water Color paper.  Using Cheery Lynns Oval XL Stackers the image was die cut as well as the mat.  Using Copics BV31 and W1 I created a shading to ground the image.  The DP is Dream Catchers from First Edition.  The pearls and ribbon are from my stash. The finished size of the card is 4.25" x 5.50"

 The following is the Sweet Stamps products used:

Shades Ink Fortune Teller 

Shades Ink Thimbleberry 

Shades Ink Forest 

Shades Ink Palm Grove 

Dove Blender 

Lace Corner C 

Mini Exotic Butterflies 

Just Thinking of You 

First Edition 

Great Tape 

Mini Glue Dots 

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!!

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  

*  Jacki  *    Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  * Nazeema "Calypso" Bastian

*  Shelly  *  Tamara 

Sweet Stamps Challenge #78 Pop Up Pedestal Card

Today is our seventy-eighth challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This week the challenge is to create a POP UP PEDESTAL CARD!!

Here is the link to create a Pop Up Pedestal Card

  Have Fun!! 

Remember to use a SweetStamps image on your creation to get an extra chance at winning $20 of rubber stamps from SweetStamps.

 

This is the inside showing the "Pop Up" pedestal .  Fancy Frame Small  from Sweet Stamps is the base of my pedestal and the verse is Luke 2:11 For Unto You. Both are stamped with Burgundy Shades Dye Ink.

Here is the outside of the card:

The image is Stained Glass Madonna and Child stamped on Vellum with White Dye Ink and embossed with  Fantasy Ivory Fine Detail .  This embossing powder is BEAUTIFUL!!!!  I wish you could see the ivory and gold!! Love it!!  The image is dry embossed using the following tools: 

Etching/Embossing Mat

Soft Grip Stylus Tool

 The coloring was done on the backside with Copics.   Using the fabulous V2 Vellum Adhesive Spray the image attaches to the mat with ease.  The greeting Staggered Merry Christmas was stamped with Distress Ink Clear Embossing and is heat embossed with Fantasy Ivory Fine Detail.  The DP is December 25th by Kaisercraft.  The stars and angels are from one of the papers; I just detailed cut them.  The pearls were created with a Ivory Viva Decor Pearl Pen.  The ribbon is from stash.  The finished size of the card is 4.50" x 6.25".

Copics Used:

Y15, Y18, E02, E44, BG02

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!!

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  

*  Jacki  *    Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  *  Nazeema "Calypso"  *

*  Shelly  *  Tamara 

 

 

Sweet Stamps Challenge #77 Stamped Background

Today is our seventy-seventh challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This week the challenge is  STAMP A BACKGROUND!!

Create a  Project STAMPING A BACKGROUND!!

  Have Fun!! 

Remember to use a SweetStamps image on your creation to get an extra chance at winning $20 of rubber stamps from SweetStamps.

 My stamped background was created with Tiny Snowflake Background using Festive Berries.  The border is from Cheery Lynn Snowflake Edger which I cut instead of embossing it.  Sparkly Sweet Glitter was used on the cut out snowflakes of the border.  Also from Cheery Lynn Scalloped Oval XL Stackers.  Stuffed Bear was stamped with Rich cocoa Momento Ink and colored with Copics on White Cryogen. Hat and Scarf was stamped with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink  and detailed cut.  I added Sparkly Fluff to 'fur' part of the Hat and Scarf.  The Cryogen background was stippled with Sugar n Spice Shades Dye Ink.  The snowflakes are drop outs from the Snowflake Edger.  Christmas Greetings was also stamped with Festive Berries.  The finished card size is 4.50" x 6.25".

Copics Used:

E41, E42, R20

R29, R46

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!!

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  

*  Jacki  *    Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  *  Nazeema "Calypso"  *

*  Shelly  *  Tamara 

 

Sweet Stamps Challenge #76 Ornament

Today is our seventy-sixth challenge on the Sweet Stamps Challenge blog.

This week the challenge is  MAKE AN ORNAMENT!!!

 

Create a  Christmas Project creating an ORNAMENT!!  

 

  Have Fun!! 

 

Remember to use a SweetStamps image on your creation to get an extra chance at winning $20 of rubber stamps from SweetStamps.  

 

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This ornament was fairly easy to create and more difficult to photograph!!! I tried again to show the dimension of this ornament.

The ornament is Christmas Ball Decoration with Angel Wing.  The wing has to be cut twice and the Christmas Ball Ornament has to be cut three times.  Medium Snowflake was stamped with a Pigment Ink and heat embossed with Clear EP twice then detailed cut.

 

Other Sweet Stamp Supplies:

All Purpose Spray Adhesive 

Rhinestones Dark Blue 

 

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!!

 

*   Bonnie  (you are here)*  Dawn B  *  Dawn L  *

*  Jacqueline  *  Jacki  *  Jenn  *  Joni  *

*  Kendra  *  Linda  *  Nazeema "Calypso"  *

*  Shelly  *  Tamara