Joy

This is a technique called patterned embossing. To see the tutorial you can go to stamptv here. Basically I took a piece of whisper white cardstock stamped words on it, (you can stamp anything, I chose words) then stamped my image in versamark and used clear embossing powder. The words show through the image. I sponged the rest of the circle so you can see the image clearly! Great technique.
Stamps: Gina K Many Wishes
Paper: whisper white, Rich Razzleberry
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Other: versamark, clear embossing powder, stampin up embossing folder, ribbon, spellbinders circles

black and silver split negative

This was the second split negative card I did but in black and silver. I used the same masterboard as the first set but did not sponge it. (I haven't completed the 4th card because I ran out of masterboard, lol!).
Stamps: Snow Swirled
Paper: shimmer white, basic black, silver
Ink: versamark
Other: black embossing powder, gold embossing powder, silver embossing powder, cuttlebug circle

Holiday split negative

I combined two challenges for these cards. The first was to make a split negative card, a challenge on Stamp TV here, truly awesome! The second challenge is from Saturday Spotlight with Hidden Potential here and it was to make a masterboard which is another way of saying making your own background paper. I actually did two sets of split negative cards I'll be posting the second set this afternoon, they're in black and silver. The background paper is actually white shimmer paper, I sponged creamy caramel on it so it would appear cream, that way I could use the paper for all 4 cards! The split negative technique is fun, fast and easy, give it a try.
Stamps: Snow swirled
Paper: basic black, shimmer white, gold, cream
Ink: versa mark, creamy caramel
Other: silver embossing powder, gold embossing powder, black embossing powder, ribbon

Hello Baby

As soon as I saw this digital stamp it was a must have! Isn't he the cutest!! I knew right away he would be on a baby card. I made this card for two challenges. The first is from stamp tv here and the challenge was to use a glaze pen. I don't have one so I used crystal effects. Yes Glenda stop laughing! there is something that I don't have, lol!! A glaze pen or crystal effects adds dimension to the image. You can't see it very well in the photo but the dragon's wings, horns and eyes all have crystal effects on them. The second challenge Card Positioning systems is here and is a sketch challenge. I'm off to play finally and enjoy an hour in my craft room, have a great week!

Stamps: digi shack, stampin up teeny tiny wishes, priceless
Paper: silver, basic black, whisper white
Ink: basic black, shimmer paint platinum, gable green, green galore
Other: crystal effects, d'vine embossing folder, ribbon

9 card Christmas workshop!!

The cards for the last of the nine card Christmas workshops is finally done Yahoo!!
The first card is of course Solemn Stillness, the second is Winter Wonderland (an old Stampin Up set) and the third is new from the mini catalogue Wandering Words. This class is $15.00 for 9 cards/envelopes. It is at 7:00pm on Wednesday November 18 OR Thursday November 19, OR, lol if you are pressed for time you can come both days and do 1 set of three one day and finish the rest the next, clear as mud?? I supply everything all you need to do is bring adhesive. Watch tomorrow and I will be posting November's class. I'm working on two gift card holders and two cards, sweet! See you tomorrow!

cuttlebug

I got a cuttlebug! Yippee!! So this card was done for the stamptv technique challenge of inking your cuttlebug image. The stamp is an inkadinkado stamp from Michaels and the cuttlebug embossing folder is bird call. For a tutorial on how to do the inking go here. This card was also for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge to use olive, red, black and one other neutral, which for me is white. To go to the challenge you can go here. Awesome two challenges in one card, I am getting better. I still am unsure if I like inking up the cuttlebug folder but I do like the embossed images! Thanks for looking.

Mooning Grandma

Here is my second post for the Rubbernecker Wacky Wednesday Challenge #24 which was to create a card with a memory attached. So here goes, lol! When my husband (Robin) and I were at the cabin with my parents and grandma (many years ago) Robin, the dear heart, mooned my grandma! It was hilarious. Through the screen door Robin called "Hey Grandma" and of course when she looked there was this cute little white moon staring at her! She ran, grabbed a wooden spoon and chased Robin around the cabin. She had a great sense of humour and enjoyed a good laugh. This stamp from Rubbernecker and computer generated saying makes the perfect card for this memory. I'm also doing two other challenges. The first one is from stamptv and is a colour challenge. To use white, black and green. The second challenge is also from stamptv and is inking up a cuttlebug and then embossing the paper. I'm not really thrilled with how it turned out, I'm thinking I need to practice more! Have a great week.

Upsy Daisy

Today was Stamp-n-play with Glenda, Yippee! We did two cards and had a riot. This was the first one and hers is here. The first challenge was for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday and the challenge was to use hardware. To do the challenge go here.
The second challenge was for Rubbernecker Wacky Wednesday challenge and it was to do Flowers. To do the challenge go here. The third challenge was the stamptv technique Wednesday which was the spritzer technique. To do this challenge go here. The last challenge was a sketch challenge at stamp tv and the sketch is here.

Garden Silhouettes

I did this card for the stamptv technique Joseph's coat. To see this tutorial go here. I used glossy cardstock from Stampin Up. You can't use the dollar store cardstock for this project, Glenda tried, it cracks when you heat it. I used mellow moss, old olive and streaked always artichoke through the cardstock and let it dry. I used the embossing buddy and then stamped the leaves from Stampin Up Pocket Silhouette in versamark onto the cardstock and heated it with clear embossing powder. After cooling I brayered the background with Always Aritichoke. The larger flower is from Garden Silhouettes (past hostess set) and the sentiment is from Oval All but I blocked out fabulous friend and put in happy birthday from the new set teeny tiny wishes. The black ribbon and pink brads are from Michaels the other ribbon is pretty in pink from Stampin Up. Have a great weekend.

Embrace Life

I made this card for two challenges on StampTV. The first one started today (stamp tv colour challenge) making a card using any pink and green combination. You can go here to play along.
The second challenge was to make a background using marbles (stamp tv technique challenge). You can go here to see the tutorial and to play along. I used Stampin Up sets Embrace Life and A Greeting for all Reasons. The ribbons are from Michaels.

Stampin Up Angler

This card was made for the stamptv technique challenge Smackin' Acetate. The main image was my sixth try and the only one that really came out well. I need way more practice. The colours I used were bermuda bay with streaks of not quite navy for the water. The sky is crushed curry, dusty durango and ruby red. I have no idea how I got the orange in the middle of the yellow because that's not how I did it, lol!! I went straight across with my markers for all of the colours, misted them and then did a slight twist with the paper like Gina said in the video here and I got an orange sun. Don't get me wrong I like it, but I'm pretty sure I'll never be able to do it again!! I also don't know how I got the white streaks!! I'm so confused, lol. I matted the image different than I've ever done. Black, crushed curry, then on one side dusty durango and the other tangerine tango. I stamped a water stamp by stampscapes with white craft, then embossed with white, and added the black ribbon and photo corners. Again on one tangerine tango and the other dusty durango. I'm still trying to decide if I like it!

Stampin up Schooner

This card was done for Stamp TV Technique challenge called crayon resist and its done on glossy cardstock. You stamp your image and emboss it(I didn't on this one and I should have) and whatever you want to stay white you colour with a white crayon. Its like embossing in white but not as solid. To see how to do the technique you can go here I'm working on the last Christmas card, have a great week.