Merry Monday #88 - Sheepdog Christmas

Hello Stampers,
Today's post is for this weeks Merry Monday Challenge.  We are challenging you to use an animal on your card.  I used a Digi image from Mo Manning of this adorable Sheepdog all dressed up for Christmas.  I coloured my image with Markers and an Aqua Painter and added the Flower Soft to the Santa Hat as a finishing touch. 

 



Supplies:

Stamps: Mo Manning Digi Christmas Sheepdog, S/U's More Merry Messages, Scentsational Season

Card: Whisper White, Old Olive

Ink: Real Red, Old Olive, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Smokey Slate, Early Espresso, Smokey Slate

Finishing Touches: Cotton White Flower Soft, 1/8" Real Red Taffeta ribbon, Gelly Roll Pen

Cool Tools: Aqua Painter, Big Shot, My Favourite Things Fishtail Dies, Crystal Effects, Dble Sided Tape

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

 

Happy Birthday!

Hi Stampers,
I made this card for my Hubby's Birthday this week using the Light Birchwood Technique.  I made a similar one at a Stamp Camp and posted here but this time I used Dies for the Feathers and the colours I used for the Birchwood Technique.



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Wetlands, Gorgeous Grunge
Card: Old Olive, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
Finishing Touches: Natural Trim Ribbon
Cool Tools: Bone Folder, Sponges, Big Shot, Simon Says Stamps - Pointed Feathers and Feathers Dies, Dble Sided Tape, Mini Glue Dots
Thanks for taking a peak today.
Hugs,

Happy 6th Birthday Keira

Hi Friends,
Today's post is a card I made for Keira one of our beautiful Grand Daughters.  Keira is mad on Lego at the moment so that is the theme of her card. I used 1" Squares and 3/8" Circle Punch to make the Lego Blocks.  I sponged around all the punched pieces and mounted the circles on dimensionals to give the blocks more dimension.

 

Supplies:

Card: Whisper White, Pacific Point, Gumball Green, Real Red, Daffodil Delight
Ink: Pacific Point, Real Red, Gumball Green, Daffodil Delight
Cool Tools: 1" Square Punch, 3/8" Circle Punch, Owl Builder Punch, Computer and Printer,  Dble Sided Tape, Big Shot, Provo Craft Seeing Spots E/Folder, Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Merry Monday #87 - Fair Isle Mitten

Hi Everyone,
It's time for another Merry Monday Challenge and this week we challenge you to create a card in the shape of a mitten or a card with stamped mittens on it. I went with the shaped mitten and tried to make it look like it was knitted in a Fair Isle pattern with some plain knitting at the opening.  My template is from the Cutting Café. I used an Artline pen to give the stag eyes and a nose. I stamped the reindeer on Watercolour paper instead of layering it to give more definition to the shape.  I finished off with a handmade tag, linen bow, crochet trim, snowflake and a button. 



Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink In The Meadow, S/U's Petite Pairs
Card and Papers: Whisper White, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla, Watercolour Paper Scrap, Kaisercraft Christmas Carol DSP
Ink: Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake
Finishing Touches: Regals Collection Button, Copper Frost Bakers Twine, Natural Linen 1" Ribbon, Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim
Cool Tools: Computer and Printer, Cutting Café Mitten Template, Big Shot, Papertrey Ink In the Meadow Die, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sizzix Northern Frost Decorative Strip Die, Martha Stewart Screw Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Sticky Strip
Do pop on over to Lesley's blog and check out the rest of the Design Teams inspiration for this week, and join us and make a card for this week's challenge.
Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,

Merry Monday #86 - Chalkboard Christmas

Happy Monday Everyone,
It's time for another challenge at Merry Monday and this week we are challenging you to use the Chalkboard Technique.  I stamped my images with Versamark and then embossed with White embossing powder.  I used Stazon Opaque Cotton White Ink to create a shadow on the words, chalk smudges and the holly.  To colour the holly I used my Prismacolour Pencils, first using white and then the colour.  I finished off with a Gold Metallic Mat, Stocking Stickers and my row of Bunting.  Check out the rest of the Design Teams fabulous creations at Always Playing With Paper.



Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Magical Season, More Merry Messages, Happy Hour

Card and Papers: Cherry Cobbler, Gold Metallic, Basic Black, Whisper White, DSP Be of Good Cheer

Ink: Stazon Opaque Cotton White, Versamark, Chalk Pen, Prismacolour Pencils

Finishing Touches: Gold Cord, Upikit Peel off Stickers #123154

Cool Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sponge, Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Tweezers, Ruler, Embossing Buddy, White E/Powder, Heat Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Thanks for visiting today.

Hugs,

 

Stamperoo's Thinlits Die Swap - Birthday Greetings

Hi Friends,
Today's card was my swap at our Up line meeting this week.  We were to use a Thinlits Die and I chose the Circle Thinlits Die with an extended flap.  I wanted to use my Gingham Wheel and Kind and Cozy Stamp Set and create a country themed card.  I used the Sizzix Stripes embossing folder and embossed in two different directions to make a basket weave effect and the vase of flowers from Tea Party was coloured with markers direct to the rubber stamp and huffed and puffed before stamping. I finished off with some Pool Party Satin Ribbon and the sentiment was stamped and punched out with oval punches.



Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Kind and Cozy, Tea Party, Gingham Wheel, Wetlands
Card: Pool Party, Whisper White, So Saffron
Ink: Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, So Saffron, Wild Wasabi
Finishing Touches: Pool Party Satin Ribbon
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Circle Thinlits Die, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Sizzix Stripes E/Folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
I have changed my Header this week to a Christmas Version, hope you like it. 
A big Thank You to Gemma, my latest follower and to all my followers for their lovely comments, they are much appreciated.
Thanks for taking a peek today.
Hugs,

Merry Monday #85 - Noel!

Hello, Happy Tuesday,
It's time for another Merry Monday Challenge, and this week we challenge you to use all White or all Ivory with Brown or Kraft for the Sentiment or Accents. I made this card first and then realised that two of the other DT had used poinsettia flowers so I made another card.  I have a few firsts on this card, first time using the Joyful Christmas Stamp Set, the Pretty Print Embossing Folder, the Noel Stamp and the Creamy Pearls.  I stamped the Poinsettia on the very last bits of Vellum I have and cut the flower out and layered the centre.  When I cut the flower I cut further into it so I could get some extra dimension and I spritzed it with some Snow Frost Smooch Spritz. I embossed the Whisper White Mat with the Sizzix Pretty Print embossing folder and sponged around the Noel image. Hope you like it!

 

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Joyful Christmas, Simon Says Small Folded Banners Holiday Stamp Set

Card: Whisper White, Vellum

Ink: Versamark, Crumb Cake

Finishing Touches: Organdie Ribbon, Pearls, Snow Frost Smooch Spritz

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Pretty Prints E/Folder, Embossing Buddy, White E/Powder, Heat Tool, Large Oval Punch, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue

Thanks for dropping by today.

Hugs,



Merry Monday #85 - Waiting for Santa

Hi Stampers,
It's time for another Merry Monday Challenge and this week we Challenge you to use all White or all Ivory with Kraft or Brown as Sentiments or Accents. 



Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Curly Cute, Star Tree, Penny Black Santa's Journey 3288H, Memory Box Tree Silhouette E1302

Card: Whisper White, Window Sheet

Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso

Finishing Touches: Dazzling Detail

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Polka Dot E/Folder, Our Daily Bread and Spellbinders Window Die, Impression Obsession Cat Dies, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sponge, Simply Scored Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks for visiting today.

Hugs, 





Merry Monday #84 - Oh Christmas Tree!

Happy Monday Everyone,
It's time for another Merry Monday Challenge and this week we want you to add a Tree and some Bling. I used texture, a selection of pearls and a bit of heat embossing to make a CAS card. The tree was cut using the Petal Cone die and I layered it 3 times to give it more depth.  I embossed it with the Snow Burst embossing folder which helped in the placement of the pearls. I finished off with a Silver Star and Silver Cord.  The rest of the Design Team have made some gorgeous cards to inspire you so do join us and play along this week, can't wait to see what you create.



Supplies:

Stamps: Stamp It - Mini Happy 1857B

Card and Papers: Blushing Bride, Whisper White

Ink: Versamark

Finishing Touches: Pearls, Silver Glimmer Card, Silver Cord

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Petal Cone Die, Embossing Buddy, Sizzix Snow Burst E/Folder, Sizzix Polka Dot E/Folder, Silver E/Powder, Heat Tool, 1" Square Punch, Merry Minis Punch Pack, Simply Scored Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks for taking a peek today.

Hugs,

 

 

 



Happy Birthday Anne Marie Hile!

Hi Stampers,
Today's card is to celebrate Anne Marie's Birthday.  Happy Birthday Anne Marie, hope your having a perfect day celebrating with family and friends!  Lesley from Always Playing With Paper has organised a surprise blog celebration in Anne Marie's honour and asked anyone who would like to, to join in and Link up to the Dynamic Duos celebration post.

 



Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's French Foliage, Regarding Dahlias, Label Love

Card and Papers: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, In Colour 2013-15 DSP Pack

Ink: Versamark, Old Olive, Strawberry Slush,

Finishing Touches: Burlap

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Beautifully Baroque E/Folder, Artisan Label Punch, Aqua Painter, Sponges, Embossing Buddy, White E/Powder, Heat Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip

So pop on over to the Dynamic Duos Blog and leave her some Love and wish Anne Marie a Happy Birthday!

Thanks' for stopping by today.

Hugs,



Bokeh (Bo Keh) Technique - Dreamy Flower's

Hello Stampers,
Today's post incorporates the Bo Keh Technique which I found on Splitcoast Stampers.  Lydia Fielder has a Tutorial on how to do it here.  Lydia used Faber Castell Gelatos, I am not sure what they are and so I used a Faber Castell Metallic Silky Pastel which I think is a similar medium.  Unfortunately my photos haven't picked up all of  the shimmer of the Metallic Pastel but it has created a beautiful lustre effect and is very pretty. 

 

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Flower Shop, Papertrey Ink Green Thumb, Beautiful Blooms, Simon Says Happy Sentiments
Card: Whisper White
Ink: Lavender Lace, Faber Castell Metallic Silky Pastel, Pear Pizzazz, Stazon Black, Black Sharpie
Finishing Touches: Mauve Crystals
Cool Tools: Aqua Painter, Pencil Rubber, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals
Thanks for taking a peek today.
Hugs,

Merry Monday #83 - Christmas Stars and Hearts

Hi Stamping Friends,
It's Monday again and that means it's time for another Merry Monday Challenge and we are to use Chocolate, Red, Stripes and Hearts or Stars.  I love the inspiration photo that Lesley chose this week but I found it difficult to come up with a card I really liked and ended up making two very different cards. I embossed and shaped the Extra Large Stars and embossed the Whisper White mat.  The Glimmer card Stars were coloured with a Copic Pen and mounted on Dimensionals for some added bling.

 



Supplies:
Stamps: Simon Says Stamps Happy Sentiments
Card and Papers: Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Season of Style DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Copic E29 Burnt Umber
Finishing Touches: Champagne Glimmer Card
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Stripes E/Folder, Extra Large Star Punch, Star Punch, Itty Bitty Star Punch, Fiskars Handheld Star Punch, Expressions Thinlit Die, Stamp-a-ma-jig,  Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen



Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Heart of Christmas, I (Heart) Hearts (R), Happy Hour

Card and Papers: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Season of Style DSP, Cherry Cobbdler Glimmer Card

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip

Finishing Touches: Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler Twine

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Provo Crafts Classic Hearts and Scalloped Hearts Nestabilities, Sizzix Petals-A-Plenty E/Folder, Itty Bitty Heart Punch, Fiskars Handheld Heart Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen

The rest of the Design Team have some fabulous cards for you to gather some inspiration so do pop on over to their blogs and check out their cards, I can't wait to see what you create. 

Thanks for dropping by today.

Hugs,

 

Northern Lights Technique - Birds on a Branch

Hi Friends,
Today's card uses the Northern Lights technique.  I have followed a tutorial by Melissa Banbury on Splitcoast Stampers.  I love how she shaped her card on the edge, so I have cased it.  I also saw this technique at Pat Carr's Stamp Camp but didn't complete the card as I forgot to pick up the swap.  I have to admit that I had a few goes at this technique until I found a finished look that I liked, it was difficult to make it look realistic.  I only did a bit of outlining as I was using a Chalk Pen for the detail and it wasn't as fine as I wanted, but it is what it is....something a bit different.

 



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Serene Silhouette's, Tiny Tags, Vintage Labels
Card: Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant, Daffodil Delight
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Tempting Turquoise, Night of Navy, Basic Black, Frost White Smooch Spritz
Finishing Touches: Chalk Pen, Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon, Linen Thread
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Cloudy Day E/Folder, Provo Craft Spellbinders Blossom Nestabilities, Papertrey Ink Tags Die, Sponges, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for dropping in today.
Hugs,

Pat Carr's Stamp Camp 2013 - Dressed for the Occasion

Hi there,
This was the card I did as a Workshop Project at the Camp.  It uses a Pop-N-Cut Die Base and the Pop-N-Cut Dress Form Die.  I also used Karen Burniston's template to create a Floating Floor so more Pop Ups could be used.  It is very easy to do and Karen has a Video showing how to make the changes to the Dress Form Base and a template.  We only added two extra pop ups for the workshop but you could add more if you wanted to and I kept the finishing touches Clean and Simple.  I did add another dress form to make it stronger before adding the garments.   Hope you like it!

Tips:

1. I cut 3cm off the top of the Dress Form Die before adding it to the base.

2. You need to cut the slots for the extra pop ups on the floating floor before it is attached.  Make sure that you lay the extra pop ups forward to the front of the card before making the lines of where to cut the slots, otherwise there will be a big gap where you could have attached them.

3. I reinforced the dress form for extra strength before adding the garments and it also gave me the opportunity to stamp it with the Linen Background stamp.

4. To attach the Dress Form Piece fold it closed and line up the extra piece from the template attached to the table in the centre of the card base and stick only the tab at the centre fold first.  Then line up the rest of the floating floor with the sides and front tucked right under at the top front fold and attach.

5. Now to attached the top half, remove the tape backing from the Dress Form piece, line it up on the bottom card base and close the top card base down to attach.  Very important step otherwise your card won't sit properly when opened.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Beautiful Birthday, Oh, Hello, Artee Supplies Shoe, Linen BG (R)

Card and Papers: Smokey Slate, Whisper White, Strawberry Slush, Silver Foil Card, 2013-2014 In Colour DSP

Ink: Basic Grey, Smokey Slate

Finishing Touches: Pearls, Basic Grey Satin Ribbon

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Pop-N-Cuts Base, Sizzix Pop-N-Cuts Dress Form, Dress Up Framelits, Chalk Talk Framelits, Provo Craft Oval Nestabilities, Provo Craft Scallop Oval Nestabilities, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Punches, 1" Circle Punch, Small Oval Punch (R), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Karen Burniston's Template for Floating Floor, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Thanks for visiting today.

Hugs,