STAMPloration is Five and Celebrating!

Shery Russ, the owner of STAMPlorations,  sure knows how to celebrate!

Shery is celebrating her 5th STAMPlorations Birthday the entire month of June with Blog Hops and Prizes!

 Shery started the CASE the STAMPgirls and Link Up by sharing her 3 favorite

cards and CASEing one her cards.  I am CASE'ing This CAS black and white design beauty.

Here is my version using Distress Oxides Iced Spruce and Black Soot.

Not my normal color combo,  but I loved the results. Hope you like it too, Shery.

I stamped the butterfly mask with my Distress Oxide "Iced Spruce" ink pad

and then spritzed with water onto Strathmore Mixed Media.  Let dry and then stamped

STAMPlorations "Trendy Butterflies" using DOX Black Soot a little off set from 

the masked images and leaving the small butterflies unstamped.

Then die cut my piece with CUTplorations "Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Die"

Stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set.

Attached to SU Whisper White Thick card base and Done.

My card literally took minutes after I got my supplies out:-)

Thank you dear Shery for all you do to keep all your friends and fans creating 

with your wonderful products.  As you know,  I LOVE your products and your customer

service.  It has been a joy becoming your friend the last 5 years:-)

Congratulations, Shery and to your amazing Design Teams on  your 5th Birthday!   

Love and Hugs...

Adding to STAMPlorations Never-Ending Anything Goes Challenge

Supplies:
Stamps:Trendy Butterflies.
Paper: SU Whisper White Thick.  Strathmore Mixed Media.
Inks: TH Distress Oxide Inks: Iced Spruce and Black Soot.
Accessories: ARTplorations Shower of Flutters Stencil Mask.  CUTplorations Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Die. TH Spritzer.

Inking with Tape Splitcoaststampers Technique Challenge

My good friend, Karen (Snippets) is hosting Splitcoaststampers 

Technique Lover's Challenge this week.  The challenge date is always open.

Karen's challenge is "Inking with Tape".  Be sure and check out her blog for the photo

tutorial. Here is the SCS Challenge Link too for the gallery of samples.

Here is my "Inking with Tape" Card!  

I wanted a white border,  so masked off the edge of my Strathmore Bristol paper

using 3M Masking Tape.

Next came the fun of using a small piece of same masking tape to stamp

background with Distress Oxide Inks: Antique Linen, Wild Honey, Fossilized Amber,

Spiced Marmalade and Worn Lipstick.

I then used my TH Spritzer to spritz water on my inks for a 

more blended look.  Let Dry.

Then die cut my layer with CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Die.

Placed my layer in my MISTI and stamped using my new STAMPlorations 

"Create Your Own Sunshine" sentiment,  which is a stamp from the new

 "Say It Big" Collection.

I added a rhinestone to the i and Wink of Stella to the sentiment.  Popped up

on fun foam and attached to SU Whisper White Thick Card Base and Done!

Such a Quick and Easy CAS design.  I really liked the results too.

Thank you Karen for a fun, new to me technique, my friend.  Hugs....

Adding to STAMPlorations Never Ending Anything Goes Challenge.

Adding to CropStop May Anything Goes.

Supplies:
Stamps: STAMPlorations "Create Your Own Sunshine"..Say It Big Collection.
Paper: SU Whisper White Thick.  Strathmore Bristol.
Inks: TH Distress Oxides: Antique Linen, Wild Honey, Fossilized Amber,Spiced Marmalade and Worn Lipstick. Memento London Fog.
Accessories: CUTPlorations Crazy Stitch Rectangle Die.  MISTI. 3M Masking Tape. Fun Foam. Wink of Stella, Rhinestone. TH Spritzer.

CAS Watercolour Reminder: Bird!

You still have until the 24th to play in our CAS Watercolour Bird Challenge!

There are so many beautiful Bird cards from our awesome DT and Guest Designer.

Be sure and check them out!

Recently I played making several ATC's (Artist Trading Cards..2 1/2" x 3 1/2"). 

I used my CUTplorations "ATC Tag Builder" die to die cut my Strathmore Mixed Media paper.

Then the fun began watercolouring the cards.  

On this ATC I used TH Distress Oxide inks: Fossilized Amber, Salty Ocean, Faded Jeans, Cracked Pistachio and Twisted Citron.

I used Loll's Smooshing and Splashing Techniques on each ATC just varying the colors.

The trick to Distress Oxides is to ALWAYS let each layer dry.

When done I did flick a few water drops with my hand.

BTW,  if you want a real creative treat,  go to Loll's (Stamping with Loll) blog and click on 

her Tutorial Button.  Loll's videos are short, professional and filled with samples:-)

Next I stamped my STAMPlorations "For the Birds" bird using Archival Jet Black ink

using my MISTI and added a doodled border with my 05 art pen.

Then stamped my sentiment in MISTI.

I die cut an ATC window in my 4" by 5 1/4" SU Thick Whisper White layer 

and popped up with foam tape onto card base.

Used Tombow glue inside aperature and placed ATC.  Then attached my black die cut MB "Woodland Branch" that I partially cut down with end of branch on outside of frame.

I added a rhinestone eye for my pretty bird and Done!

Sharing another card I made recently using a red version of my ATC background.

I still have 2 more backgrounds to play with in the future:-)  Enjoy!

Do hope you can play in our CAS Watercolour Bird  Challenge.

Hugs..

Adding to STAMPlorations Never-Ending Anything Goes.

Supplies:

Stamps: STAMPlorations "For the Birds" 

Paper: SU Thick Whisper White.  Strathmore Mixed Media

Inks: Archival Jet Black.  TM Distress Oxides: Fossilized Amber, Salty Ocean, Faded Jeans, Cracked Pistachio and Twisted Citron.

Accessories: CUTplorations "ATC Tag Builder" Die.  Memory Box "Woodland Branch". Fun Foam, Tombow liquid glue, craft mat, MISTI, TH mister, SU Rhinestone. 05 Art Pen.

STAMPlorations Paint it Red

I am playing in STAMPlorations "Paint it Red" Challenge

I was inspired to make my STAMPlorations February "Paint it Red" Challenge ATC after seeing Shirley's Distress Oxide ATC's Spotlight projects! Be sure and check out her projects:-)

Here is my finished ATC made into a finished A2 card.

I used two A2 size pieces of  Strathmore Bristol paper and made one piece using yellow and red Distress Oxide Inks and the other using greens and blues Distress Oxide Inks. 

To color my A2 pieces I used my Distress Oxide pads and smeared ink 

one color at a time onto a piece of acetate. 

Then spritzed with my T.H. spritzer and Smooshed and Splashed my inks

onto my A2 paper using my dear friend, Loll's video techniques.

I dried each layer of ink with my heat gun.

When backgrounds were finished I was able to get 4 die cut ATC"s.

Here is a photo of 3 of my background samples

Then more fun..added water drops with my T.H. spritzer, added EB paste thru Sanna's "Evolution Stencil",  stamped sentiment and grunge images with black archival ink, added punched foil heart and doodled stitching for border.  I loved the results.

I framed my ATC with SU So Saffron CS attaching with fun foam to pop up ATC.

Next I used my Clarity Brush to add a soft So Saffron inked stenciled image background 

using my ARTplorations "Evolution" stencil by Sanna.

Attached framed ATC to A2 card base and Done!

Thank you again Shirley for your Spotlight Inspiration!  Such a fun inky play day:-)  Hugs...

Adding to STAMPlorations Never Ending Anything Goes

Supplies:

Stamps: STAMPlorations Fond Expressions sentiment and Scribbly Splattery Grunge stamp set.

Paper: Strathmore Bristol WC paper.  SU So Saffron and Thick Whisper White CS

Inks: Archival Jet Black.  SU So Saffron.  T. H. Distress Oxide: Fossilized Amber, Fired Brick and Candied Apple.

Accessories: CUTplorations ATC Tag Builder Die. Acetate window sheet for watercoloring.  T. H. Spritzer.  Dreamweaver EB Paste.  ARTplorations "Evolution" Stencil by Sanna. Clarity Brush.  Staedler black marker for stitching. Fun foam.

CAS Watercolour February Heart!

Time already for our CAS Watercolour February Heart Challenge!

You are going to be so inspired by all the Lovely Heart Cards by our Design Team 

and very talented Guest Designer Sue (Sue"s Card Craft).

Be sure and check out their beauties!

Here is my watercolored Valentine card with several stenciled hearts:-)

The background was smooshed and splashed with Distress Oxides: Worn Lipstick, Picked Raspberry, Candied Apple and Fired Brick on Strathmore Mixed Media paper.  Check out Loll's videos on Smooshing with Inks and Splash Watercolors Backgrounds videos that I linked.

Next I  placed my ARTplorations "Hearts all Over" stencil over the die cut background

 and secured with painters tape.

Now ready to watercolor the hearts using Distress Oxides with my aqua painter.  

This is my 1st time to watercolor with a brush thru a stencil.

I was inspired to try this technique by my good friend and DT member Susan (Cardmaker's Garret),  who recently made This  beautiful watercoloured stenciled background!  TFS Susan. 

Next I die cut part of  the stenciled background with my AliExpress cross stitched partial circle die.

I then die cut my SU Thick Whisper White card front layer using my Penny Black Antique Frames Die Cut set.    Attached main image and Placed in MISTI to stamp my sentiment.

Added stamped tiny heart, Wink of Stella and heart sequins.

I wish you could see the sparkle from the Wink of Stella.  So pretty IRL!

I popped up the main image with fun foam and Done!

You have until the 24th to play along with us at CAS Watercolour.  We would love to have you join us.  Be sure and check out the gorgeous samples by our DT and GD, Sue.

Happy Valentine's Day to all our friends.  Hugs..

More Challenges:

CAS-usual Fridays: CFC#192 Hearts and more Hearts

STAMPlorations Never-Ending Challenge: Anything Goes

SSS Blog Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

Supplies:
Stamps: SU P.S. I Love You (ret) and tiny heart (ret)
Paper: Thick Whisper White.  Strathmore Mixed Media.
Ink: Distress Oxides:Worn Lipstick, Picked Raspberry, Candied Apple and Fired Brick. Archival Jet Black.
Accessories: Penny Black Antique Frames Die.  AliExpress cross stitched partial circle die. ARTplorations "Hearts All Over" Stencil. MISTI. SU Aqua painter, heart sequins (ret) and fine tip glue pen, Staedler black marker. Wink of Stella, fun foam. Craft mat.

STAMPlorations 3rd Annual Giving Thanks Blog Hop & wishlist linky party!

Here is the Blog Hop Link with all the details to play along

and the many amazing prizes!

Here is my Thankful for you card using a new favorite Shirley Bee's "Layered Leaves" stamp set!

I do not have any of the fabulous new STAMPlorations stamps...yet!

Using 3 dies made my CAS design so fun and easy.

I used CUTplorations "Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies" for the frame.  Added Die-namics Rectangle Peek-A-Boo Window Die.

CUTplorations "Stitched Thankful" Die for my 3rd die cute image.

I used Loll Thompson's Splash Watercolour Background technique to make a background for the stamped and fussy cut "Layered Leaves" by Shirley Bee, die cut Peek-A-Boo Window and die cut Thankful.

I used Distress Oxide inks: Wild Honey, Spiced Marmalade and Candied Apple for my background.  Using one color at a time onto craft mat and spritzing with water then splashed with Strathmore Mixed Media paper, drying between layers.  I love the pretty watercolor effect.

Next I attached the small frame using Tomboy liquid glue and popped up the fussy cut leaves with dimensionals.  Then attached the Thankful and next stamped the SSS  "Lots of Thanks"  sentiment.

Such a fun and easy Thankful CAS card.

Be sure and check out Shery's amazing Blog Hop and wishlist linky party. 

Here is my wishlist!

And the Thanksgiving Sale information!

There are gorgeous samples by 36 blog hop stampers using all the new stamp sets and typografia stamps.  You will be impressed.

Hugs and Happy Holiday Stamping my friends.

Adding to STAMPlorations Never-Ending Anything Goes.

CUTplorations November Theme challenge..I was inspired by the leaf.

Timeout Challenge #97 Inspired by Words.

Supplies:

Stamps: STAMPlorations "Layered Leaves" by Shirley Bee.  SSS "Lots of Thanks".

Paper: Strathmore Mixed Media.

Inks: T.H. Distress Oxides: Wild Honey, Spiced Marmalade and Candied Apple.  Archival Jet Black.

Accessories: CUTplorations  Stitched Thankful and Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies.  Die-namics from MFT Rectangle Peek-a-Boo Window. Craft mat, Spritzer, heat tool. Dimensionals, Tombow liquid glue.

CAS Mix Up Layering Stencils Reminder

Time already for our CAS Mix Up Layering Stencils Reminder Cards.  So much creative layering by our DT and GD, Sue (Sue's Card Craft).  

Julia (Create With Me) is hosting this month and chose a wonderful theme.

Here is my Reminder Card!

I am using Stamping, Layering Stencils with Distress Oxide Inks and Die Cuts.

I used scraps from the same background as on my CAS Mix Up launch card sponging with Distress Oxide Inks: Fossilized Amber, Spiced Marmalade, Wild Honey, Abandoned Coral and Candied Apple onto Strathmore Mixed Media paper using blending tools.  I love how smoothly and effortlessly DOX inks blend when sponging.  I kept adding colors until I was happy with the chalky Fall Colors.

Next I used 3 different stencils for my layering background.  I used TCW Raven Mosaic and Textures stencils and also Tim Holtz  THS007 stencil.  The 1st two stencils have several different stencil designs.  I used a total of 11 stencil designs from those 2 stencils plus the 1 THS007 stencil. I can see 6 designs on my background piece. I added Inka Gold..gold paint with my finger to the stenciled bird for a nice shine and stamped SU French Script using Candied Apple DOX for more depth. Then gave my bird an eye..using Staedler pen.

I Die Cut my background using Memory Box Stitched Circle Die, then die cut a white circle frame with SU Thick Whisper White.

Next I die cut CUTplorations Birthday Word using my background piece and again using SU Basic Black CS.  Attached off set using SU Fine Tip Glue Pen.  Placed my card base in my MISTI and stamped "Happy" from STAMPlorations "Happy Birthday" set.

I attached my main image trimming the edge for better placement balance.  Then attached die cut Birthday using Fine Tip Glue Pen and weighted down with large acrylic block.  Done and happy with results.

Looking forward to seeing more of you join in our CAS Mix Up October Challenge.  Be sure and check out the DT and GD cards along with several videos.  I used my favorite Tim Holtz Layering Stencils Part One YouTube video (13:01).  Enjoy and Happy Layering!  Hugs..

Supplies:
Stamps: STAMPlorations "Happy Birthday" set.
Paper: SU Thick Whisper White.  Strathmore Mixed Media.
Inks: Inks: Distress Oxides: Vintage Photo, Fossilized Amber, Wild Honey, Spiced Marmalade, Abandoned Coral, Candied Apple.
Accessories: Stencils: TCW Raven Mosaic and Textured.  Tim Holtz THS007. T.H. round blending tool with sponges. Memory Box Stitched Circle Dies.  CUTplorations Birthday Word Die, MISTI, SU Fine Tip Glue Pen.

Adding to STAMPlorations Never Ending Anything Goes.

CUTplorations October CAS Challenge: Anything Goes CAS: Twist Orange.

CAS Watercolour Fall Leaves 1st Birthday

I have been so looking forward to our CAS Watercolour October Fall Leaves challenge!

Hosted by Bonnie!

This is a Special month celebrating our CAS Watercolour challenge owned by Bonnie and Loll!

Happy 1st Birthday Celebration Girls!

Prizes

$25 Gift Certificate to Simon Says Stamp for Challenge Winner

&

$25 Gift Certificate to Simon Says Stamp for one random draw of all entries

 (must follow rules to be eligible for prizes)

Here is my Fall Leaf card!

I am so thankful to be one of Bonnie and Loll's Design Team members:-)  It has been a year filled with inspiring and creative techniques, CAS designs and fun filled times with our very talented and friendly Design Team and Guest Designers. Thank you again Loll and Bonnie for the opportunity to learn so much about Watercolouring and see my techniques improve over the year.

I began my project by die cutting my panels using MB Stitched Rectangles Dies.  I then Splashed one color at a time of Distress Oxide Inks onto my craft mat and spritzed with water until I was happy with the depth of colors.  I dried between each colored layer (I prefer air drying).  Here is Loll's Splashing with Watercolours (2:24) Technique video.  

Next I did the same splashing technique onto Arches Mixed Media paper and die cut my SU leaf.

I mounted my die cut panels on SU Pear Pizzazz card stock and die cut another leaf using the same paper.

I used Fine Tip Glue Pen to attach the leaves off setting for a green shadow effect. Next glued on a tiny Lucky Limeade Twine bow.

I finally tried using Distress Oxide Ink (Peeled Paint) to heat emboss my sentiment onto piece of the scrap background.  It worked great using clear EB powder.  

Next I attached my leaves with foam tape and added fun foam to pop up my main image onto SU Thick Whisper White card base and attached at an angle.

I still am totally inspired by the magic of Distress Oxide Ink layering.  Hope you like the soft, chalky Fall Watercolours for my Fall Leaf.  Enjoy and hope you get to join our CAS Watercolour 1st Birthday Celebration.  There are awesome samples by our DT and our very CAS talented Guest Designer, Marcia (Marcia's Stampin' Pad) that will Inspire you all!

Thank you again Bonnie and Loll for all you do to keep us creating, organized and always having such Fun!!  Happy 1st Birthday my friends.

Supplies:
Stamps: Simon Says Stamps "Lots of Thanks" sentiment
Paper: SU Thick Whisper White.  Arches Mixed Media
Inks: Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks: Worn Lipstick, Wild Honey, Abandoned Coral, Spiced Marmalade and Peeled Paint.  LOVE my Distress Oxides.  I now have 24 :-)
Accessories: MB Stitched Rectangle Dies. SU Leaflets Dies. SU Fine Tip Glue Pen and Lucky Limeade twine (ret). Foam Tape and Fun Foam ($ store)

Adding to Darnell's NBUS (Never Before Used Schtuff) Challenge. 1st time to use the small stitched rectangle.

Simon Says Blog Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

Loving the CAS Mix Up Tissue Challenge :-)

I have been so inspired by our July CAS Mix Up Tissue Challenge!

Here is my 5th card for the challenge! Using Stamping + Stamped tissue paper + Die Cuts

Plus Close Up of Dazzling Diamond Glitter!

I used the stamping on tissue paper technique on my 5th card.  I stamped my STAMPlorations Trendy Spring Blooms flowers using Distress Oxide Inks onto the white tissue paper.  But then decided to scrunch up the tissue for more texture.  Of course, that covered up the detail of the flowers,  but I still got artsy color spots that sort of looked like flowers.

Next I painted Gel Medium onto my die cut acrylic sheet sprinkled with Dazzling Diamonds and trimmed the edges of tissue.  Let dry.  Very sparkly and pretty.

I then die cut my CUTplorations Trendy Spring Bloom Dies using Thick Whisper White CS and attached with fine tip glue pen.  I liked the spots of color behind the die cuts.

I finished my CAS design by adding a  Perfect Plum Cordinations CS frame, die cut frame and strip of Washi Tape.  Then a die cut hello, which had 2 layers.  Finally popping up my angled main image with fun foam.  

Another fun tissue paper technique to share :-)   Be sure and check out the fabulous samples by our DT and our amazing Guest Designer Sue (Sue's Card Craft).  You still have until July 24th to join the CAS Mix Up tissue paper fun!  Happy tissue paper stamping my friends.  Hugs..

More Challenges: 

STAMPlorations: Never Ending Anything Goes

Supplies: 

Stamps: STAMPlorations Trendy Spring Blooms

Paper: SU Thick Whisper White and Perfect Plum Cordinations (ret)

Inks: Tim Holtz Distress Oxides: Fossilized Amber, Spiced Marmalade, Peacock Feathers (new color) and Wilted Violet.
Accessories: CUTplorations Trendy Spring Blooms Dies, ATC Tag Builder Dies and Crazy Double Running Stitch Dies.  SU Greetings Dies, fine tip glue pen, washi tape (ret), Dazzling Diamonds Glitter.  Fun foam ($ store).  Golden's Gel Medium. Foam Brush. Tissue Paper.  Wink of Stella on die cuts.  Acrylic Sheet (can use window sheets) from Amazon..007 Clear Craft Plastic 12" x 12" (25). Heavy enough to heat emboss too.

CAS Mix Up July Tissue Paper

I am playing along again with the July CAS Mix Up Tissue Paper Challenge.

The DT has discovered there are so many fun techniques using Tissue Paper. I smooshed using Distress Oxides onto  Deli Paper.  Let dry between layers and smooshed again...several times until I got the background I liked.

Here is my finished card using my background.

I did not glue my background onto a piece of cardstock.  I just tucked the sides under and added scotch tape.  I liked the added texture.

I die cut a frame using Shimmery White CS and attached the tissue background then popped up with fun foam.

Next I die cut my "happy" twice for extra thickness and stamped the birthday using Archival Black ink and added a few sequins.  Then I attached my card front to Very Vanilla CS.  The Shimmery White CS looks best with vanilla because it is an off white. I love the subtle shimmer.

That was it...so easy and I loved the texture from the tissue paper and layered Distress Oxide Inks.

I did not use a video for my card technique.  Just did my normal smooshing technique and instead of watercolor paper I used deli paper :-)

Be sure and check out the amazing cards, techniques and videos on the CAS Mix Up Challenge.  You will definitely be inspired ! You have until July 24th to play along.  Happy Stamping..Hugs..

Adding to more challenges:

STAMPlorations: Never Ending

Supplies: 
Stamps: SU Birthday Blossoms
Paper: SU Very Vanilla and Shimmery White CS
Inks: Tim Holtz Distress Oxides: Fossilized Amber, Broken China, Wilted Violet, Worn Lipstick, Cracked Pistachio, Faded Jeans.
Accessories: Craft Mat, Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Die, CUTplorations Happy Word Die, fun foam ($ store), scotch tape, sequins, SU fine tip glue pen.