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