Monday, July 30, 2012

CAS-ual Fridays - CFC 63

This week's challenge over at CAS-ual Friday's is a color challenge....



CFC63: Create a Clean And Simple project using the challenge colors-
lime, aqua & navy
Here's mine:



Materials:
Paper: Misc. Bazzill cardstock
Stamps/Inks: Hero Arts Shadow Midtones - Green Hills, Fresh Ink - Pool , My Favorite Things - Polka Dot Greetings Stamp and Die Set Duo
Cutting/Embossing: My Favorite Things - Coordinating Die
Misc.: Jewel Embellishments, washi tape



Sunday, July 29, 2012

CPS #276

Here's this week's sketch over at CPS...




Here's my take on it:



Materials:
Paper: Misc. Bazzill cardstock, Neenah - Solar White, unknown DP
Stamps/Inks: MFT - Knit Happens, Memento - Tuxedo Black

Misc.: Copic markers, dimensional adhesive, knitted ribbon, prismacolor pencils

Olympic Knitting and Some Stamping

Happy Olympics!


 
For the next two weeks, I will be plugging away on my contribution for the Ravellenic games over on Ravelry. I chose to tackle a baby sweater that is a little bit more involved than my usual - seaming, a new stitch pattern, a little bit bigger size.

Here is what it will hopefully look like (although in blue and white): 



Pattern: Little Jockey Wrap (Sublime Yarns)
Needles: Size 3 and Size 6
Yarn: Sublime Yarns Baby Cashmere Merino Silk

My goal is to have the back finished by today, and then do the front this week. We'll see if that happens.

And, some other cards I've been working on:




Materials:
Paper: Misc. Bazzill cardstock, watercolor paper,
Stamps/Inks: Versamark, various Distress Inks, MFT - Polka Dot Greetings Stamp Set and Die Duo, Memento - Paris Dusk and Lulu Lavendar
Cutting/Embossing: MFT - coordinating die, cuttlebug embossing folder, ranger superfine clear embossing powder
Misc.: Dimensional adhesive


Card #2


This card was one of the ideas shared in the Stretch Your Stamps Class. I made about eight and gave them away as a gift set.
Materials:
Stamps/Inks: PTI - Mega Mehndi Medallion Stamp Set, Memento - Tuxedo Black and Summer Sky, Hero Arts Shadow Midtones - Pool, Lawn Fawn - Quinn's ABCs, Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Tumbled Glass
Misc.: Masking tape, glossy accents

Monday, July 23, 2012

CAS-ual Fridays!

CAS-ual Friday's... another fun challenge.

CFC62:  Create a Clean And Simple card using a black card base

Here's mine:



Materials:
Paper: Misc. Bazzill cardstock
Stamps/Inks: Versafine, unknown clear stamp set - Holiday themed
Cutting/Embossing: Gold Embossing Powder
Misc.: Stardust stickles, ribbon, prismacolor pencils

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Lawnscaping Challenge

Here's this week's challenge over at The Lawnscaping Challenge Blog...


Here's my take on it:


Materials:
Paper: Misc. Bazzill cardstock, Neenah - Solar White, Lawn Fawn - Bright Side
Stamps/Inks: Memento - Tuxedo Black and Summer Sky, Lawn Fawn - Gnome Sweet Gnome
Misc.: Copic markers, dimensional adhesive, Twine from The Twinery

Stamping Bella - Bellarific Friday

Here's this week's sketch challenge over at Stamping Bella.... for Bellarific Friday!





Here's my take on it:


Materials:
Paper: Misc. Bazzill cardstock, Neenah - Solar white, unknown DP
Stamps/Inks: Memento - Tuxedo Black, Stamping Bella - Uptown Girl Brigitte the beautiful bride, Just Rite - Large Fancy Sentiments
Misc.: Stardust stickles, jewel embellishments, glossy accents, ribbon

DeNami Addict Challenge #3

Here's this month's challenge over at Confessions of a DeNami Addict... a sketch!

Here's my take on it:


Ever since my order came for some supplies from Stretch Your Stamps, I have been obsessing over this new glitter technique (stamping on glitter). I thought it would be good for using in a snow globe. Anyway, needless to say, there is glitter all over the place :-).

Materials:
Paper: Misc. Bazzill cardstock, Neenah - Solar White, Imaginisce - 003358
Stamps/Inks: Staz On - Black, DeNami -Elf Chickie, Lawn Fawn - Lunar Lights and Critters in the Snow
Cutting/Embossing: A Muse Studio - Snowglobe Die Cut, Glitter Ritz - Cool, Double sided tape paper
Misc.: Jewel embellishments, Marvy Markers, twine from The Twinery

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Hero Arts 90 Minute Scramble

Here's my contribution for the Hero Arts 90 Minute Scramble hosted by Jen over at Jen and Paper...



Objective: Create a card in 90 minutes with at least one Hero Arts Stamp fulfilling these four additional criteria:
1. Use the filler stamps that come with sets to create the focal point of the card
2. Stitching - faux or actual - your choice
3. Create your own sentiment - either by selectively inking or using your own handwriting
4. Have fun!

Materials:
Paper: Misc. Bazzill cardstock, Neenah - Solar White
Stamps/Inks: DeNami - Chickie and Butterflies, Lawn Fawn - Belinda's Borders, Hero Arts - CL153, CL 280, CL342, Memento - Tuxedo Black, Love Letter, and Cottage Ivy, TH Distress Inks - Salty Ocean
Cutting/Embossing: Spellbinder's Nestabilities - Standard and Scalloped Circles
Misc.: Copic markers, stardust stickles, dimensional adhesive

Just for Fun

Just a post with some cards and projects that I've been working on the side, besides being totally engrossed in the Stretch Your Stamps Class


Technique from Stretch Your Stamps - Stamping on Glitter


Materials:
Paper: Neenah - Solar White, Vellum, SEI Pad - Playday, misc. Bazzill cardstock
Stamps/Inks: Staz-On - Black, Lawn Fawn - Critters Down Under
Cutting/Embossing: Spellbinder's Nestabilities - Standard and Scalloped Circles
Misc.: Marvy Markers, Brad, Glitter Ritz Microfine Transparent - Warm Highlights, Be Creative Sheets


And some knitting...

Project 1: Rainbow Socks - Two at a Time





Finally done!!! I had to wait and get just a little bit more yarn for the toes.
Needles: Size 3 circulars
Yarn: Twisted Fiber Arts Duchess Self-Striping - Roy G Biv
Pattern: Beginner's Mid-Weight Socks


Project 2: 7 things Baby Sweater (#2)
 


Needles: Sizes 6/8
Yarn: Ella Rae Lace Merino Worsted - #4
Pattern:  "Seven Things" Baby cardi





Stretch Your Stamps Day 11

It's here... the final day of Stretch Your Stamps! It's been a great class, and I've learned a lot.

Day 11: Reverse Stamps

These stamps have been very difficult for me to find multiple uses for, so I've been waiting for this topic for the last two weeks!

Technique: Color on Black

Materials
Paper: Neenah - Solar White, Vellum, Misc. Bazzill cardstock
Stamps/Inks: Memento - Tuxedo Black, Versafine - Onyx Black, Just Rite - Large Fancy Sentiments, Hero Arts - Cling Floating Flowers
Embossing: Ranger superfine clear embossing Powder
Misc.: Prismacolor Pencils, Glossy accenets




Technique: White on Acetate


Materials
Paper: Misc. Bazzill cardstock, Vellum, Neenah - Solar White
Stamps/Inks: Hero Arts Sentiment set and Cling Floating Flowers, Memento - Lilac Posies, Versamagic - Cloud White
Cutting/Embossing: Martha Stewart Score Board
Misc.: Dimensional Adhesive

Stretch Your Stamps - Day 1

So, I'm posting the first and last days of class on the same day... but at least I'm finally caught up!!


Another Oregon photo...



Portland Spirit on the Willamette

Day 1: Background Stamps

Technique: Pieced Background



Materials:
Paper: Misc. Bazzill cardstock, Neenah - Solar White, Bella Blvd - Tail Waggers & Cat Naps
Stamps/Inks: Paper Smooches - Word Salad, Hero Arts - Sweet Threads Spirals, Versamark, Hero Arts Shadow - Pool, Memento - Rhubarb Stalk
Cutting/Embossing: Spellbinder's Nestabilities - Fancy Tags 1 , MFT Dienamics - Hexagons
Misc.: Dimensional Adhesive

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Stretch Your Stamps - Day 10

Day 10: Border Stamps
Technique: Borders and Greetings

Materials:
Paper: Kraft Cardstock
Stamps/Inks: Memento - Tuxedo Black, Rhubarb Stalk, and Elderberry. Lawn Fawn - Belinda's borders, Quinn's ABCs

Technique: Masking with Borders

 



Materials:
Stamps/Inks: Memento - Tuxedo Black, Rhubarb Stalk, Cottage Ivy, Lawn Fawn - Belinda's Borders, Cozy Christmas, and Clear and Simple Stamps - Sweet Dreams (star stamp)
Misc.: Gold stickles


And a little knitting, since it's been a little heavy on the card posts, recently.




Needles: Size 6/8
Yarn: Ella Rae Lace Merino Worsted (Color 5)
Size: 3 mos
Pattern: "Seven Things" Baby Cardi

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Stretch Your Stamps - Day 9

Gosh - is this week halfway over? It's hard to believe that we're on Day #9 already!


Day #9:Outline Stamps


Technique: Embossed Pattern Paper

Materials:
Paper: Misc. Bazzill cardstock, Lawn Fawn - Bright Side, Queen & Co - Girl Polka Dots, We R Memory Keepers - Hippity Hoppity Juicy, Doodlebug - Hello Spring - May Flowers
Stamps/Inks: Versafine - Onyx Black, Lawn Fawn - Critters in the Sea
Cutting/Embossing: Ranger Superfine embossing powder, Spellbinder's Frame, Ek Success border punch
Misc.: Dimensional Adhesive

Technique: Watercoloring



Materials:
Paper: Watercolor Paper, misc. Bazzill cardstock
Stamps/Inks: Memento - Tuxedo Black, Distress Inks, Lawn Fawn - Critters in the Forest
Misc.: Stardust Stickles

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Stretch Your Stamps - Day 8

Day 8 of Stretch Your Stamps
 


Technique: Big Sentiment, Small Label



Materials:
Paper: Misc. Bazzill cardstock, Neenah - Solar White, Echo Park Paper Co - Touchdown
Stamps/Inks: Memento - Rich Cocoa, Hero Arts Shadow Ink - Cup o' Joe Mid-Tone, PTI - Fillable Frames #7, DeNami - All Star Chickies Stamp Set
Cutting/Embossing: Spellbinder's Nestabilities - Standard and Lacey Circles
Misc.: Copic markers, yellow stickles, glossy accents
 
Technique: Masking for a One-Layer Card


Very simple card, but happy with the use of the new masking tape.

Materials:
Stamps/Inks: PTI - Fillable Frames #7, Hero Arts Shadow Ink - Cup O' Joe Midtone and Stone Wash Mid-Tone, Market Street Stamps - Punched Tin

Monday, July 16, 2012

Stretch Your Stamps - Day 7

Day 7 of Stretch Your Stamps - Floral Stamps
 

Technique: Pieced and Layered Stamping


Materials:
Paper: Neenah - Solar White
Stamps/Inks: Memento - Tuxedo Black, Paper Smooches - Word Salad, Impress - Outline Poppy
Misc.: Copic markers, dimensional adhesive


Technique: Nested Stamps Background


Materials:
Paper: Neenah - Solar white, misc. Bazzill cardstock
Stamps/Inks: Katie and Co - unknown name rose stamp, Memento - Tuxedo Black, Versamark, Just Rite clear - Large Fancy Sentiments
Cutting/Embossing: Zing Embossing Powder - Lavendar
Misc.: Copic markers, ribbon, dimensional adhesive

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Stretch Your Stamps - Day 4

Sigh --- still catching up on being out of town. And, I'm a little out of order. Here's another fun photo from Oregon:



Vineyards outside of Portland, Oregon

Here's the main event, though...


Stretch Your Stamps - Day 4 - Graphic Stamps
Technique: Graphic Backgrounds/Punched Elements


Materials:
Paper: Misc. Bazzill cardstock, Neenah - Solar White
Stamps/Inks: Memento - Tuxedo Black, PTI - Rosie Posie, Just Rite Clear - Large Fancy Sentiments
Cutting/Embossing: Stampin' Up - Heart Punch
Misc.: Dimensional adhesive

Stretch Your Stamps - Day 6

Almost caught up.... another Oregon photo??


Newport, Oregon

Main event - Day 6 - Stamps with Dies

Technique: Die Cut Card Edge


Materials:
Paper: Watercolor paper. misc. Bazzill cardstock, TPC STudio - Winter Whites Snowflake Stripe
Stamps/Inks: PTI - In the Meadow, Memento - Paris Dusk, Hero Arts Shadow Ink - Cup o' Joe Mid-Tone
Cutting/Embossing: PTI - In the Meadow - Dies
Misc.: Distress Ink Marker, Xmas red stickles, Pefect Pearls mist, dimensional adhesive, twinkling H2Os



Stretch Your Stamps - Day 5 - Sentiment Stamps

Still playing catch up... ready for an Oregon photo?



Fish market/coming off of the boats in Newport, Oregon


The main event - Stretch Your Stamps - Day 5 - Sentiment Stamps


Technique: Highlighted Sentiment


Materials:
Paper: Neenah - Solar White, misc. Bazzill cardstock
Stamps/Inks: Memento - Tuxedo Black, Distress Ink - Antique linen, Lawn Fawn - Many Thanks
Cutting/Embossing: Corner Rounder
Misc.: Copic markers, Doodlebug Twine, dimensional adhesive

Technique: Watercolor Embossed Resist



Ugh. Wasn't happy with this one. Learned something new, though!
Materials:
Paper: Watercolor Paper, misc. Bazzill cardstock
Stamps/Inks: Colorbox - Frost White, PTI - "A Big Thank You", Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Mowed Grass
Cutting/Embossing: Ranger superfine clear embossing powder
Misc.: Twinkling H2Os, twine from the Twinery