Sunday, September 29, 2013

MOJO312- Mojo Monday a week later

I do most of my stamping on weekends which is why I am just getting around to posting this card which is based on September 23's sketch.  In the sketch, the stamped object on the narrow strip of paper was supposed to be on a circle.  Now I have a confession to make.  It was on a circle but when I punched it out, there was a small portion that did not get punched out.  I kept trying to trim it to retain the circular shape but to no avail.  It was at that point I gave up, traced around the leaf with Sahara Sand and cut it out.  Such is life!  I liked the sentiment better on the narrow strip so that is where it was stamped.  These challenges are just that- a challenge or starting point.  The rules are not cast in stone and there is something that can be said about one's own creativity!

Supplies:
Stamp Sets- Autumn Splendor, Sincere Salutations (both retired)
Paper- Soft Sky, Chocolate Chip, Watercolor Paper, Sweater Weather DSP
Ink- Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, So Saffron, Cajun Craze, Soft Suede
Accessories- Blender Pen
Technique- Marker Layering (see SplitcoastStampers 09/11/2013)

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Everyday Occasions Cardmaking Kit-New!

Wow!  What a great idea.   Stampin' Up! has done it again with a complete card making kit.  There are enough supplies and materials to create 20 cards for just about any occasion.  Perfect for the new stamper or someone who needs a card in a hurry.  Certainly faster than running out and getting a card and cheaper too- about $1.50 per card.  Now that is a bargain.  I think it would make a lovely gift.

Friday, September 27, 2013

A Fall Card Using the Marker Layering Techniques

I usually do not completely CASE (Copy and Share Everything) someone else's card but this card was so spectacular- the design, colors, everything, I had to make it.  The original card was by Missy Shipman from Syracuse, NY. 
It is another Framelit Card that has been extended.  For the leaf, I used the Marker Layer technique featured in the September 11, 2013 Splitcoaststampers Weekly Inkling.  I substituted the stamp set, sentiment and button.  It was fun to make and I am pleased with the final product.

Supplies:
Stamp Sets- Autumn Splendor (retired), Gifts of Kindness
Paper- Crushed Curry, Watercolor Paper, Sweater Weather DSP
Ink- Stazon Black
Accessories- Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, Tangerine Tango, and Cajun Craze markers, Blender Pen

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Another New Photopolymer Set- one for Halloween!

How fun is this?  Think of the fabulous Halloween cards you could make with this new stamp set.  I ordered my today.  It is only $13.95 and is # 134622.









Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Trick or Treat

Halloween is my favorite holiday.  It is just fun!  I love the color combinations, decorations, costumes, and of course candy!!!!!!  At school I decorate up big time.  I have animated bats, spiders, and a broom.  We do a Halloween count down.  You get the idea.  I go overboard!  At home I decorate the mantle in my stamping room.  Unfortunately I do not get many trick or treaters- under ten.  Oh well, I still have fun.  This is another Framelet card- the oval.  I did extend the right hand side.  It is easy to do.  Before you put this through the Big Shot, pick up the right side of your paper and feed it over and on top of the right hand side of the framelit so it does not get cut.  When you run it through the Big Shot it will add a crease line which makes folding it in much easier.   I have also found that if you are careful, you can use half a sheet of paper- 5-1/2" by 8-1/2".


Supplies:
Stamp Sets- Halloween Bash and Tags 4 You
Paper- Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, WW, Witches' Brew DSP
Ink- Stazon Black, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red (on the spiders' backs)
Accessories- Thinlits Oval Card, Stampin' Dimensionals

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Freshly Made Sketches 104

For inspiration, I turned to Freshly Made Sketches this weekend.  As soon as I saw the sketch, I knew I wanted to use Halloween Bash and Witches Brew DSP.  Here is the sketch:































and this is my card.
Supplies:
Stamp Set- Halloween Bash
Paper- Basic Black, WW, Pumpkin Pie, Witches' Brew DSP
Ink- Stazon Black, Pumpkin Pie

New Photopolymer Stamps Sets are now available!

Here are two of the latest Photopolymer Stamps Sets by Stampin' Up!  These would be perfect to use when scrapbooking family vacations.  Each stamp set is only $13.95.  The possibilities are endless.

Friday, September 20, 2013

Thoughts and Prayers

Unfortunately one of my colleagues just lost her father.  One thing I took comfort from when my own father died was the number of cards I received from friends and acquaintances.  They really made a difference.  I checked SplitcoastStampers for inspiration and found a card by Dawn Olchefske.  I added more butterflies, changed the sentiment, and for the background sponged an oval instead of using a clear block inked up. I hope she finds some peace during this difficult time.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Clena & Simple Part 2

I love layers and could not resist stepping the last card up a notch or two!  Same basic card but I used the Woodgrain Embossing Folder with Crumb Cake to add texture to the card.  I also layered both leaves with their corresponding card stock.

Added Supplies:
Paper- Crushed Curry, Tangerine Tango
Accessories- Bigz Autumn Accents Die, Woodgrain Embossing Folder

Monday, September 16, 2013

Clean & Simple Stamping 258

This is Friday, September 13th's Clean& Simple Sketch.  I am finding that these weekly challenges are helping me get back my mojo and I am stamping more for me- not just preparing for a class or workshop (I still like doing these!).  I actually look forward to stamping time after dinner now and am not in my comfy chair reading.












And here is my Clean and Simple card!  I used the stamps from Wonderfall and DSP scraps left over from Friday's card.  The sentiment is from Gifts of Kindness.
I used Crush Curry and Tangerine Tango for each leaf and Chocolate Chip and Old Olive for the acorn.                                                                                          
Supplies:
Stamp Sets- Wonderfall, Gifts of Kindness
Paper- Very Vanilla, Sweater Weather DSP
Ink- Crushed Curry, Tangerine Tango
Accessories- Old Olive and Chocolate Chip markers

Saturday, September 14, 2013

My Clue for the LNS's Treasure Hunt

My clue for the LNS's Fall Treasure Hunt is  STAMPIN' DIMENSIONALS!!!!  My favorite tool/accessory.

LNS's Fall Treasure Hunt

Here’s how to play:
1. Go to the list below the treasure box entitled LNS Treasure Hunt-List of Participating Blogs.

2. Visit each of the blogs listed (it’s always nice to leave a comment!) -look for participating Treasure Hunt players – they will have the picture of the SU! box (to the left of this text) and they will list their clue.

3.  Make a note of what the clue is, and whose blog it is on.

4.  Once you’ve collected 50 clues, email them to ME at (*kvmnh@yahoo.com*)  listing each clue & where you found it.

5.  You have from Tuesday August 20th to Friday, October 25th 2013 to collect 50 clues and email them to me, to be entered into the contest. -Contest closes Friday Oct. 25th at midnight PST

LNS Treasure Hunt LIST OF PARTICIPATING BLOGS


Tammy
Baldwin
  
Carolyn
Bennett
  
Jody
Brechbill
  
Brenda
Cook
  
Carolee
Crabb
  
Tina
Davis
  
Beverly
Farmer
  
Sherrill
Graff
      
Penny
Han   zak
  
Lori
Helvick
  
Diane
Ison
  
Suzanne
Johnson
  
Nancy
Legate
  
Carolyn
Lindenmayer
  
Rhonda
Macnally
  
Serena
Marsh
  
Robin
Messenheimer
  
Joni
Metras
  
Cynthia
Millan
  
Kimberley
Morris
  
Ruth
Pearson
  
Ginger
Rabesa
  
Brenda
Riehle
  
Linda
Rodenberg
  
Heather
Sewczak
  
Cynthia
Simpson
  
Dee
Slater
  
Deborah
Smart
  
B Jayne
Stenstrom
  
Tanya
Stottlemire
  
Charlene
Tackvic
  




Jackie
Watson
  



                         




Vanessa  
Terrell   
www.stampwithvanessa.com                                 
Amanda  
Frankel      
www.OurCraftyPlaydate.com                                 
Lesley   
Lendon                 
http://lellyjellys.blogspot.com/                               

Kris 
 Sobolik               
Misty  
 Snell      
http://snellmisty.wordpress.com                       
Rhonda  
 Price    
www.stampbyrhonda.blogspot.com               
Jaime
 Barnett
Janet 
 Yates 
www.stampinnerd.blogspot.com               
Avery 
 Murphy  
Jennifer
King
 http://stampingcontact.com                                
Erika
Trowell
http://www.idigstamps.com/                               

Mary K.
Wessling
http://maryscraftroom.blogspot.com                     
Jean
Piersanti
Karina
Chin
www.karinaskreation.com                                   
Samantha
Joyce
www.crafty-sammy.blogspot.co. 
Jennifer
Wren
http://txjennywren.blogspot.com/                  
San
Timchack
Cindy
Mitchell-Clark
Cindy
Fodor
www.stampthelove.blogspot.com               
Amber
Meulenbelt
www.stampwithamber.com             
Anastasia
Radloff
Robin
Boyer
www.robinscreativecorner.com               
Amy
Hoffman
Louise
Radies
Holly
Stene
Melissa
Banbury
Denise
Donald
Laura
Leuenberger
Raissa
Spatola
Denise
Willerton
Sandy
Risi
Rachel
Bateman
Nicole
Mahler
Cathy
Parlitsis
Laurie
Reaume
Jacqueline
Dover-Russell

Susan
Timchack










Since some people started this August 20th, their clue might be in an earlier post.  You might have to do some searching.