The Last Unity Hip Hop Hangover

The Last Hip Hop
Unity Hip Hop Challenge: Doodling

The Last Hip Hop Thursday
Unity Hip Hop Challenge: Doodling

Stamps: Pixie Lane (Unity)
Paper: regal rose, regal rose dsp, rose red, dsp, black, white
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, SU black marker, Copic markers (R85 rose red, R83 rose mist, G24 willow, C0 cool gray, C-1 cool gray)
Accessories: SU rub-ons, SU Top Note die cut, SU scallop edge punch, SU heart to heart punch, brads
Wish RAK: SU Top Note die cut

Sketch: Sweet Stop Sketch found on this card by va.sunshine.







The Last Hip Hop
Unity Hip Hop Challenge: Texture

I discovered a new toy for my kitten.... empty ribbon spools. :)

I am sewing impaired! I used a faux stitching technique. :)

Stamps: Hauntingly Sweet (Unity)
Paper: white, pumpkin pie, close to cocoa
Ink: Palette burnt umber, SU close to cocoa marker, Copic markers
Accessories: Martha Stewart jack-o-lantern punch, SU scallop edge, large oval, & modern label punches, CB pumpkin ef, paper piercer, template (SU mat stack), American Crafts ribbon, brads, dimensionals
Technique: FAUX stitching
Wish RAK: CB pumpkin ef, brown brads, close to cocoa cs

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Jenny Giraffe & the Spotlighting Technique

I just love Jenny Giraffe from DRS Designs. Her face and smile are so adorable! I just had to use this sentiment. I used the spotlighting technique. It's great to focus in on one thing, which is what I was after for this sentiment. I stamped Jenny twice. I used a 1 3/4 size circle punch to punch out the head from the second image, colored it with Copics, and finally, I taped it to the first image. I used faux stitching wtih a paper piercer, template, and a marker. I also sponged the creamy caramel Top Note die with creamy caramel ink to get a darker shade to coordinate with the Copic marker. You can see more spotlight cards using DRS Designs stamps:

Ms. Witch's Shoes

Jimbo & the Gang

Recipe

DRS Designs Stamps: Jenny Giraffe (G859), sentiment (D289)
Paper: more mustard, creamy caramel, white, more mustard dsp
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, creamy caramel, SU close to cocoa marker, Copic markers (YR23 yellow ochre, E35 chamois, BG10 cool shadow
Accessories: SU Top Note die cut, ribbon, eyelet, paper piercer & template (SU mat stack), pop-up dots
Techniques: spotlighting, faux stitching

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Doing the Happy Dance!

Dawn announced the winner this morning!

This is my sketch challenge card I submitted earlier this week. This is one of those cards that just never worked. Kanga was originally colored with V12 Copic makrer. It matched the lighter shade in the dp pretty well. But then I thought it needed something... bad mistake. I kept trying to fix it and continually tried covering up mistakes. I finally colored over it with SU rich razzleberry. SU markers don't do well on GP or Copic markers. But I'm done!!

Donna:
Our Winner this week will be DOING THE HAPPY DANCE, Miss Boo!!! Please send your shipping address and stamp set choice to info@ginakdesigns.com. We'll ship your stamps right out. Please include the challenge keyword, STVSC26 in the subject line of your email and have fun shopping (yea you can get a NEW set!!)

Check out her cute Kanga doing the Happy Dance (it must have been a little foreshadowing)

I almost didn't submit it since it wasn't my best work. Maybe it was foreshadowing!?!

OMGoodness! When I used this sentiment, I hadn't even thought past the kanga looking like he was dancing. LOL! I've been thinking using this sentiment for Kanga for a long time and I finally got around to doing it. Now it makes me giggle that it was the random winner. Yep... I'm doing the jig right along there with Kanga. :)
Thank you! Gina Is such a sweetheart to give away free sets to play with her stamps!!!!

It is going to be difficult to decide on a free set! I have it narrowed down to 3 (all new stamps being released tonight in the Gina K. Designs sub-forum on SplitcoastStampers.) Will it be A Years of Leaves? Will it be Autumn Beauty? Or will it be Back to School? Oh such choices!!!

Doing the Happy Dance

Stamps: Just So Hoppy, Tag Lines (GinaK. Designs)
Paper: white, black, SU dsp
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, SU & Copic markers
Accessories: ribbon

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Tuesday's and Wednesday's Favorites

Lots of fun things to see in the gallery on Tuesday and Wednesday! Some of these ladies uploaded more than one card. If you have time, you may want to check out their galleries.

Please note: Sometimes, I am not able to notify everyone that has been linked because of time limitations. But I will continue to post my faves.


TUESDAY

StampOwl
sparklegirl
sugarbuffet
vdutchr
maryloves2stamp
cheryl l rowley
va.sunshine
redwasher1
KKID
jentimko
virgo5
AmylovesNormaJean
WeeBeeStampin
gbedwright
KY Southern Belle
Biggan
Toy
glowbug
designatnine
musicteacher79
debbiedee



WEDNESDAY

Lovetostamp6
Toy
Kharmagirl
dbaker3
al_silver2
Amy Y
Gina K. Designs
mbelles
suzannejdean
LateBlossom
stamperjen0
lorie64
dougnat
melmel
lisahenke



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Ballet Sophia

Another SCS Sketch Challenge Card

I was intimidated before beginning the 1st card, but it was easier than I thought. Then this afternoon, I was blessed to receive a Wish RAK from Jodi66 of this adorable Ballet Sophia. Thanks Jodi! After I colored it, I decided to make it into another sketch card.

There is a ribbon treatment tutorial in the next post.

Stamps: Ballet Sophia (Hanna Stamps)
Paper: white, pink pirouette, chocolate chip, dsp from DCWV & unknown
Ink: black, SU chocolate chip marker, Copic markers (E33 sand, E35 chamois, E37 sepia, R20 blush, R22 light prawn, C0 cooly gray)
Accessories: American Crafts ribbon, eyelets, paper piercer, template (SU mat stack), SU scallop edge punch
Technique: faux stitching

Tutorial: Ribbon Treatment on the Edge

I've been asked about how I secure my ribbon tied on the side of a card. So, I decided to take photos of the steps since my printed words don't always explain it. IRL, I talk with my hands. LOL! If you would like to see a larger view of any card, right click on the photo and open another tab or window. The finished card is at the end of this post.

Step 1: Gather materials. You can do this at any step of the card process. In this photo, I am about 1/2 done. You will need 2 colors of ribbon, an eyelet, an eyelet setter, and a pair of scissors. This is a great time to use ribbon scraps!


Step 2: Set the eyelet. Don't worry about getting a smooshed look. Set it tightly to get a big hole. The smooshed look is not likely to be seen, especially with 2 ribbons.


Step 3: With your 1st ribbon (apricot for this card), wrap it around the edge of the card and tie it only once. Don't make a 2nd tie to secure it.


Step 4: Slip the 2nd ribbon (mustard on this card) underneath the apricot ribbon.


Step 5: Tie the mustard ribbon over the apricot ribbon. You will need to pull the ribbons to secure it. Go back and forth between the apricot and mustard ribbons as you tighten it to your satisfaction. Be careful not to pull so tight (like on this card) that it tears the card base.

Follow the link to see a card with wider ribbon. I think it's actually easier with wider ribbon, but that's just me. {wink} Ballet Sophia

Follow the link to see a card with skinnier ribbon (I like that word "skinnier". Wish it explained me. LOL!) There's more room and allows side to side ties. It's also a lot easier to thread both ribbons through the eyelet. Paper Piecing Jimbo & the Gang


Step 6: Finish your card! (Recipe below)


Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes (SU)
Paper: white, apricot appeal, more mustard
Ink: black, apricot appeal, more mustard, SU apricot appeal marker, Copic markers (YR23 yellow ochre, Y23 yellowish beige, R29 lipstick red, CO cool gray
Accessories: CB Swiss Dots and Birds & Swirls, scallop square punch, eyelet, ribbons, diamond Stickles, sponge
Wish RAK Items: CB Swiss Dots and Birds & Swirls, scallop square punch

Sugar Nellie - Summer Ice Cream

SCS Sketch Challenge #243

I was nervous about this one. Even though it took awhile, it was easier than I thought. Glad I gave it a try.

Stamps: Summer Ice Cream (Sugar Nellie) - Wish RAK
Paper: white, regal rose, dsp - SU, DCWV, & one unknown
Ink: black, bashful blue, certainly celery, Copic markers (too many to keep track)
Accessories:eyelet, American Crafts ribbon, brads, paper piercer , template (SU mat stack), SU scallop edge punch
Techniques: sponging, faux stitching

Paper Piecing Jimbo & the Gang

This took some time and patience with all the cutting, but I think it was well worth it. I stamped portions of the image on patterned paper from both Stampin' Up and Creative Memories. All the papers are long retired and in my scrap bin. I save the smallest scraps for two purposes: punches & paper piecing. I have 3 large baskets I think that I bought at Bed, Bath & Beyond, but I'm not sure since it's been a couple of years. They are used with a 3 tier shelf. One basket is for SU's bold brights and soft subtles scraps. The second basket is for SU's earth elements and rich regals scraps. The third is for all patterend paper scraps.


The cloud template was made using scallop scissors. I've figured out that it's best to use light colors when sponging a scene as well as sponging some of the ink on scrap paper first so that the color isn't harsh. Rather than sponging in one direction all the time, I also sponge using a twisting motion.


DRS Designs Stamps: Jimbo & the Gang (P891), sentiment (F935)
Paper: white, close to cocoa
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, creamy caramel for sponging the ground, soft sky for sponging the sky, SU close to cocoa marker, Copic markers
Accessories: ribbon, brads, eyelet, handmade cloud template
Techniques: paper piecing

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One Layer Cards

It's been awhile since I made a one layer card. Wow! This is my 3rd one layer card in a row! I made this using the sketch for the CAS DT sketch based on a card by girlydecou. I turned the sketch on this card.

I showed this to DH. He said it's missing something. I asked what he thought I should add. His response... "There's all that white!" LOL!

Stamps: Bloom Swirl (Stampendous)
Paper: white
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, Copic markers (R22 Light Prawn, R02 Flesh, BG23 Coral Sea, YG23 New Leaf)
Accessories: $1 ribbon, button





CASDT09FALL03: Theme challenge
I chose to make a generic autumn card.

Stamps: Falling Leaves
Paper: whisper white
Ink: SU markers pumpkin pie, dusty durango, rich razzleberry, baroque burgundy
Accessories: ribbon
Technique: one layer card








Double Challenge
SCS Color Challenge #233: real red, chocolate chip, kraft
CASDT09FALL01: sketch

Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Words of Wisdom (SU)
Paper: kraft
Ink: chocolate chip, real red
Accessories: ribbon, sponge, diamond Stickles
Techniques: sponging, one layer card

Tree of Elegance

This is a double challenge card.
Color Challenge #233: real red, chocolate chip & kraft
Featured Stamper #133: jojot

I spent so much time in Joanne's gallery, yesterday. The walk down memory lane was so much fun! I kept thinking to myself... "I remember that challenge!", "I remember that card!", "That card was sent to me!", "I remember when that was all the rage! LOL"

I hope I have more time throughout the week because I have a lot of cards I need to CASE! Some are new and some are old. Joanne has been an amazing person at SCS as long as I've been here. I feel like I'm visiting an old friend cruising through her gallery.

This is the card I CASEd.

* I used the same layout.
* I changed the colors and border punch.
* I used Unity trees instead of fern images.
* I used dsp instead of an embossed BG.
* I used a ribbon tie instead of a beautiful bow like Joanne used. I wish I was better at making bows.
* I moved the paper piercing and added some rhinestones.

Stamps: Tree of Elegance (Christmas Elegance - Unity)
Paper: kraft, kraft dsp, chocolate chip
Ink: Palette burnt umber, Copic marker E47 dark brown
Accessories: chocolate chip taffeta ribbon, paper piercer & template (SU mat stack), SU scallop edge punch, rhinestone stickers
Techniques: faux stitching

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Monday's Favorites

Lots of fun things to see in the gallery on Thursday! Some of these ladies uploaded more than one card. If you have time, you may want to check out their galleries.

Please note: Sometimes, I am not able to notify everyone that has been linked because of time limitations. But I will continue to post my faves.


TreasureOiler
mjscrapper
kmahany
windyredbird
jexterra
xiunyuki
StacyBrais
Cici510
Created by Courtney
MrsDeadman
susiestampalot
Jeannie1862
Lauraly
jennelf
Toy
flaxychick
nitestamper
stampinscotsgirl
Kauai17
kendra
jazzytobi
PaperCrafty
TheresaCC



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Go Faux: Layers & Stitching

You'll find the finished card at the end of this post! These are the steps I used to make my faux layers and faux stitching. To see a larger view of any photo, right click on the image and open a new window or tab.


Step 1: I used post-it notes to mask a "layer". Then I sponged the area with certainly celery. I didn't use my normal sponging movement that I would use when sponging edges. Instead, I first dabbed it on the post-it note to make a lighter shade, then I pushed it down on the paper, and instead of swiping, I smooshed and twisted.

Step 2: I then inked my stamp and stamped the image multiple times to create a designer paper look. I reinked between each stamped image. I did not stamp off first on the post-it. I wanted a slightly darker shade than the sponging.

Step 3: Once your faux layers are done and the post-it notes are removed, it's time to spice up the faux layer with faux stitching. There are multiple ways to create the illusion of stitching. This is the method I used. I used a paper piercer and template (Stampin' Up's mat stack) along all of the borders. (Above photo) When that was done, I used a marker of the same color (you can use a darker shade of the same color if desired). With the marker, I traced along the dotted line created by the piercing. (Photo Below)


The card below is the finished design. I used today's DRS Designs' sketch challenge found on their blog here. I cut and layered 3 checkboard flowers (D372) and glued a button on the top flower. Here's the surprise... then I used Swirling Snowflakes (F168) as a starting point for my "wind blown" mini flowers. The mini flowers were made with an EK Success punch with SU designer paper. I glued some flowers on the snowflakes and then added a few more falling down the edge of the faux layer. Once I had the dots started from the Swirling Snowflakes image, it was easy to continue a dotted pattern with my certainly celery marker. You'll find the recipe below.


DRS Stamps: Checkerboard Flower, Swirling Snowflakes
Paper: white, certainly celery, SU dsp: rose red, regal rose, apricot appeal, pumpkin pie, certainly celery, retired Loves Me dsp
Ink: pumpkin pie, mambo melon, certainly celery
Accessories: paper piercer & template (SU mat stack), button, SU celery marker
Techniques: faux layers, faux stitching

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Spotlighting Ms. Witch's Shoes & a new shoe punch!

This week's CAS challenge is an inspiration challenge.
Anthropologie: Shoes & Bags

I chose this page as my inspiration.

This card isn't as clean as I usually make for CAS, but it was super simple and quick. And it's a great way to use scraps of dp! The rest of the sentiment continues inside the card: "Buy it in every color."

DRS Designs Stamps: Witch's Accessories (K154), sentiment (F212)
Paper:white, chocolate chip, various scrap of dp
Ink: Palette burnt umber, Copic markers
Accessories: SU ticket corner punch, EK Success shoe punch, Martha Stewart bat punch, ribbon
Technique: spotlighting

A product review of this punch and the new easier to store styles... coming soon!

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New shoe punch.... Celebrate in Style

This week's CAS challenge on SCS is an inspiration challenge.
Anthropologie: Shoes & Bags

I chose this page as my inspiration.

This card isn't as clean as I usually make for CAS, but it was super simple and quick. And it's a great way to use scraps of dp!

Stamps: Mosaic Inspiration & Retro Boutique (Gina K Designs)
Paper:white, creamy caramel, chocolate chip, various scraps of dp
Ink: Palette burnt umber, Copic markers
Accessories: brads, SU wide oval & modern label punches, Marvy scallop oval punch, EK Success shoe punch, CM custom cutting system

A product review of this punch and the new easier to store styles... coming soon!


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Saturday's & Sunday's Favorites

Lots of fun things to see in the gallery on Thursday! Some of these ladies uploaded more than one card. If you have time, you may want to check out their galleries.

Please note: Sometimes, I am not able to notify everyone that has been linked because of time limitations. But I will continue to post my faves.

SATURDAY

JustPaintingAround
tradergirl
MakiJ
EmileeAnn
cindybstampin
stampinsusie
Wendy Janson
sleepyinseattle
mkstampin74
angelladcrockett
TheresaCC
glowbug
cher2008
Becca Stamps
Biggan


SUNDAY

stampwithkristine
Kharmagirl
pam124
MakiJ
mearsfaninboise
EdieB
rsalamon
Eulanda
scrubbybubbles
kittie747
juliemlacey
Shel9999
Ardyth
whitneygrace
Wendybell
dini
va.sunshine




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