Challenge Cards & Gallery Favorites

Splitcoast Weekly Sketch

Rubbernecker Stamps: Christmas Tree set (592), Infinity Panel (520)
SU Paper: white, chocolate chip, cherry cobbler, wild wasabi
SU Ink: old olive, chocolate chip, real red, cherry cobbler
Tools: SU wide pval punch, Spellbinders ribbon tags trio die cut, white gel pen
Accessories: SU taffeta ribbon, brads

Splitcoast F4A88 - A True Free for All Challenge

Rubbernecker Stamps: Stamp Oasis 365_SO - Little Lovin's Trick-or-Treats
Paper: white, black, SU lovely lilac and Halloween dp
Ink: Memento black, Copic markers
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Halloween punches
Accessories: ribbon

Here are some gallery favorites!

hollerinastamps
kittie747
bfinlay

justwritedesigns
Tami Mayberry (CAS)
dawnmercedes

LilLuvsStampin (CAS)
clarhan (CAS)
darleenstamps

Mutnik
Loll Thompson (CAS)
catcrazy (CAS)

Biggan (CAS DT Alumni)
stinkincute (CAS)
Karen B Barber

mepylant (CAS)
maryrose (CAS)
Tenia Sanders-Nelson (CAS)

istamp31
Arizona Maine (CAS)
Toy

stampingout (CAS DT Alumni)
krischir (CAS)
lisajtmo

elmo98ca (CAS DT member Fall 2011)
sleepyinseattle
catdidit (CAS)

n5stamper
nancy littrell (CAS)
sweetnsassystamps

mom2n2 (CAS DT Alumni)
Here's a collection of holiday and winter cards that are not CAS, but they are so fabulous!

Think Pink - MFTWSC43
Believe in the Magic - MFT Teaser Week
Dimensional Ornament Tags - MFT Teaser Week
Loopy Bloom Christmas card - MFT Teaser Week
Cozy with Cocoa - MFT Teaser Time
Cocoa Gift Tag - MFT Teaser Week
Fred Bear Hibernates - MFT Teaser Time

Vintage Inspiration Challenge

SCS Inspiration Challenge: Blue Carrot Shop

(Which is specially named this month for Halloween... the Boo Carrot Shop! Gotta love it!)

It's a great shop with lots of cool vintage items, but it did make me feel a little old! Eek! Now that is scary... a perfect feeling for Halloween, I guess.

I chose these FireKing mugs as my inspiration for my first card.
(And I'm happy to say, I don't recognize them at all!!!)

I also made this "thank you" card for the SCS Hope You Can Cling To challenges for UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas.

Rubbernecker Stamps: wheat bundle (531_07),
Victorian Diamond panel/BG (485), sentiment (25_22)
Paper: SU white, more mustard, early espresso
Ink: SU more mustard, Ranger wild honey distress ink
Accessories: SU ribbon & brads, pop-up dots

I had to make a second card because I couldn't get this inspiration photo out of my head.

This cute popcorn bear image was calling me!

Rubbernecker Stamps: Stamp Oasis Popcorn Bear (1067 SO)
Paper: white, SU real red & brilliant blue
Ink: Memento black, Copic markers
Tools: SU photo corner punch, Martha Stewart zig-zag border punch
Accessories: Offray ribbon, pop-up dots

Monday Challenges

SCS Technique Challenge: Stamp the Border

Rubbernecker Stamps: Go Confidently (582_12), Snowflake set (587)
Paper: white, chocolate chip, close to cocoa, kraft
Ink: chocolate chip, close to cocoa
Spellbinders Nestabilities: scallop circle, labels 1 and labels 16
Cuttlebug embossing folders: Swiss Dots and Forest Branches
Accessories: gingham ribbon and brads

SCS Hope to You Can Cling To challenge 10/24: Thank a Caregiver

Rubbernecker Stamps: Flourish tree (503_14), sentiment (565_18)
Paper: white, chocolate chip, dsp
Ink: various SU
Tools: SU Top Note die, Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 14 die
Accessories: ribbon, paper piercer
Techniques: sponging, faux stitching

Splitcoast CAS Sketch Challenge by Patricia (PH in VA)

Rubbernecker Stamps: Cats set 597
Paper: SU white, black, Halloween dp
Ink: basic black
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities
Accessories: gingham ribbon, pop-up dots

SCS Sketch Challenge

I was very excited with this last week's sketch challenge on Splitcoast. It's based on this card Roxie made a few weeks ago and when I saw it, I PMed to ask her if she could use it as a sketch. And here it is!

Have a Spooktacular Halloween!

Stamps: main image (The Angel Company), sentiment (Rubbernecker)
Paper: white, pumpkin pie, creamy caramel, chocolate chip
Ink: chocolate chip, creamy caramel, Copic markers
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots EF, SU Lattice EF, SU label punch
Accessories: ribbon, cinnamon Stickles

Cupcake Themed CAS Cards & Gallery Favorites!

CAS Theme Challenge: Cupcakes (140)

Stamps: Unity
Cardstock: GP white, SU rose red
Designer Paper: Basic Grey
Ink: Memento black, SU rose red,
Copic markers (R85 rose red, Y15 cadmium yellow, YG23 new leaf, B00 frost blue)
Tools: SU designer label punch & Scallop border punch
Accessories: SU white taffeta ribbon

July 4th, 2011 Clean & Simple Splitcoast Holiday Challenges

CAS Holiday Challenge #2: Inspiration challenge (American Flag Cupcake Stand)

Stamps: Unity
Paper: white, SU regal rose
Ink: black, Copic markers
Tools: Cuttlebug swiss dots EF
Size: 4.25 square

July 4th, 2011 Clean & Simple Splitcoast Holiday Challenges

CAS Holiday Challenge #20: In honor of the 4th, let's use 4 of something
(4 buttons, 4 colors, etc...)
CAS Holiday Challenge #14: Make a card with stripes.

Stamps: Gina K. Designs
Paper: white, SU old olive, tempting turquoise, pumpkin pie,
apricot appeal, retired dp, tempting turquoise dsp
Ink: old olive
Tools: SU circle punch & modern label punch, MS cupcake punch,
Cuttlebug swiss dots EF
Accessories: brads

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CAS Gallery Favorites

dawnscards
catdidit
stampingout (CAS DT Alumini)

maryrose
mamaxsix
smowteach

elmo98ca (CAS Fall 2011 DT)
stagccva (CAS Fall 2011 DT)
lisa lara (CAS DT Alumni)

TrishG
Benzi
stamperjen0 (CAS DT Alumni)

limedoodle
pbvkt
macmad2

More CAS Cards with Unity Stamp Co.

Splitcoast CAS Inspiration Challenge (139)

Stamps: mug (Unity), sentiment (Gina K.)
Cardstock: GP white, SU chocolate chip & kraft
Designer Paper: Stampin' Up!
Ink: SU chocolate chip, Copic markers YR18, E43
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities

Splitcoast CAS Challenge: Flourishes (103)

Stamps: Unity Stamp Co.
Paper: white, chocolate chip
Ink: chocolate chip, early espresso
Embellishments: spiral clip, SU Alpine ribbon originals



July 4th, 2011 Clean & Simple Splitcoast Holiday Challenges


CAS Holiday Challenge #19: Theme - Friends & Neighbors

Stamps: house image (Unity), sentiment (unknown)
Paper: white, SU chocolate chip & ruby red
Ink: black, chocolate chip marker, Copic markers
Tools: circle punch
Accessories: ribbon, brads, pop up dots

Rubbernecker Fall Blog Hop

Hi Rubbernecker friends!! Welcome to our Fall/Halloween hop! Thanks so much for joining us! Rubbernecker Stamps has such a wide variety of images. We would like to share some fall and Halloween ones with you! There is a hop route for you to follow below. You will find it right after the card I have to share today. So you won’t get lost, each sister will have this list for you to help you on your journey! Make sure to leave some love at every stop, for you will want to be eligible for our prize pictured at the bottom of this post. What fun would it be without a PRIZE!

Cool huh? OK, the Stampin’ Sisterhood has lots of creations to share with you, so grab a cuppa something, sit back, relax and get HOPPIN’!! Be on the look out for our next hop coming next month! We look forward to seeing you then for more sharing and prizes! Thanks again for joining us today and enjoy!



This card uses one of the Halloween sets that's being given away as one of our prizes. It also uses a long time favorite background stamp. To get the multi-colored look on the BG stamp, I first inked it with only orange. Then I used a black marker and randomly swiped it across the image before stamping.

Stamps: Halloween set 2 (474), Trick-or-Treat background (19_01)
Paper: GP white, SU black & only orange
Ink: Memento black, SU black & only orange, Copic markers
Tools: SU large oval & scallop oval punches, Spellbinders Nestabilities
Accessories: ribbon, brads

**HOP ROUTE**

• Bev Gerard
• Charlene Driggs
• Charlene Merrick
• Frances Gumprecht
• Holly McMillen
• Jacquie Peifer
• Jen Charboneau (You are here.)
  
• Jennifer Cuthbertson
• Joan Ervin
• Judy Rozema
• Julia Aston
• Juliana Swanson
• Karen Hunsaker
• Kecia Waters
• Kittie Caracciolo
• Maria Gurnsey
• Rubbernecker Stamps

You could WIN

Your choice of one of these AWESOME stamp sets!!

Halloween Cards with Rubbernecker Images & Gallery Favorites

Coming tomorrow is the Rubbernecker Stamps Fall Blog Hop! The cards and projects will be adorable and there will be prizes! You'll love them!

Here are some cards I made recently with Halloween images from Rubbernecker...

SCS Technique Challenge: Stack up the Background

I used Rubbernecker's Trick-or-Treat text BG and the Victorian Diamond BG. The diamond pattern is light, but it still shows up much better IRL.

Rubbernecker Stamps:
spider - Hang in There (SO1703),
sentiment from Halloween set 2 (474), T
rick-or-Treat BG (19_01),
Victorian Diamond panel (485)
Paper: GP white, SU black & pumpkin pie
Ink: black & pumpkin pie
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities, SU large oval & scallop oval punches, Martha Stewart web corner punch
Accessories: pumpkin pie ribbon

SCS Sketch Challenge 353

Rubbernecker Stamps: Halloween set 2 (474)
Paper: white, ballet blue, pumpkin pie
Ink: Memento black, Copic markers
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities


Here are some awesome fall and Halloween cards I've seen in the SCS gallery...

sleepyinseattle
Karin Lynn
Karen B Barber

tankgrl
snowmanqueen
Toy

justcrazy
n5stamper
Loll Thompson

die cut diva (CAS DT Alumni)
lisa lara (CAS DT Alumni)
strappystamper

candylou
redwasher1
catdidit

silli
greekheroine
MrsOke

A Happy Hello

Splitcoaststampers Hope to Cling Challenge C: Round card
These challenges benefit patients being treated for breast cancer
at the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center.

StampTV Inpsiration Challenge

Stamps: Heartfelt (Gina K. Designs~Theresa Momber)
Paper: GP white, SU chocolate chip, pumpkin pie & pumpkin pie dsp
Ink: Palette burnt umber, early espresso, Copic markers
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities, SU large oval punch
Accessories: twine
Technique: Hand stitching, paper piecing

Friend Bookmark

Double Challenge

Friend Bookmark

SCS Ways to Use It - WT342: Bookmarks

SCS Inspiration Challenge - IC304: 2Modern
I was inspired by this fabric art nature canvas:
Inhabit - Leaf Slat

Rubbernecker Stamps: Fall Trilogy set (480),
French Script BG (448)
Paper: white, chocolate chip
Ink: crumb cake, chocolate chip
Accessories: eyelet, ribbon

Fall Leaves

SCS Queen for the Day: dawnmercedes

I was inspired by this beautiful card.

Rubbernecker Stamps: Fall Trilogy set (480)
Paper: GP white, SU chocolate chip & dusty durango
Ink: Palette burnt umber, SU early espresso, Copic markers Y18 & Y16
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 17
Accessories: chocolate chip ribbon, pop-up dots, cinnamon Stickles

Miranda

Triple Challenge

SCS Free 4 All Challenge:
Color blocking with patterned paper

SCS Queen for a Day: dawnmercedes
...based on this card.

SCS Color Challenge: Cherry Espresso Party
I used similar colors to the cherry cobbler, early espresso & pool party.

MIRANDA

Rubbernecker New Release: Miranda Snowgirl (593_02)
and the sentiment (22_10)
Paper: GP white, SU early espresso & turquoise dsp, GKD cranberry dp
Ink: Palette burnt umber, SU chocolate chip marker, Copic markers R37 carmine & Y38 honey
Tools: Martha Stewart snowflake punch, Spellbinders Nestabilities circle die & Labels 17
Accessories: ribbon
Techniques: color blocking, paper piecing

SCS Free 4 All Challenge:
Color blocking with patterned paper

I love color blocking! And I love all of my new SU designer paper. What a great combination!

I had a difficult time getting a good photo of this card. It looks like pumpkin pie on my screen, but it's actually dusty durango.

SQUINTS

Rubbernecker New Release: Squints (596_02),
sentiment from 474 Halloween set 2
Paper: GP white, SU black, dusty durango, Frightful Sight dsp
Ink: Memento black, SU black marker,
Copic markers: YR18 Sanguine, YR16 apricot, E33 sand
Tools: SU large oval & designer label punches, Martha Stewart border punch
Accessories: brads & gingham ribbon

Clean & Simple

Whew! It seems impossible that a month has passed by. September is always like that, but this time I think I've spent too much time sick. Eek! But things are getting back on track and I'm enjoying the fall colors on cards in online galleries and blogs. Here are my two most recent cards using Rubbernecker Stamps and fall colors.

This week's CAS Challenge: Paper Piecing

From earlier this month when I was sick...
CAS Theme Challenge: Shoes

Rubbernecker Stamps: high heel with flower (38_05), sentiment (47_08)
Paper: GP white, GKD designer paper
Ink: SU early espresso
Tools: corner rounder punch
Accessories: ribbon
Technique: paper piecing

September 19
CAS136 - Ways to Use It
Leaves (stamped, die cut, etc.)

Rubbernecker Stamps: Garden Shrub set (560)
Paper: GP white, SU rusty durango & early espresso
Ink: dusty durango, chocolate chip
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities, corner rounder
Accessories: early espresso ribbon

Daily Planner Clipboard

Getting Organized with Rubbernecker Stamps!

I don't know about you, but I make lots of lists in planners but don't open them up enough. So, I decided to try something else! The clipboard is pre-printed. I think I got them at Target, but I'm not positive. The daily planner is computer generated using Microsoft Word. stamping details and close-up photos are below.



I used Stampin' Up's new In-color pool party cardstock. I didn't glue it down, but the ribbon keeps it pretty much in place. I did this so it would be easy to change season to season or month by month, etc. I used pool party ink to stamp Rubbernecker's (496_03) - Wildflowers. On the GP white cardstock, I used SU cherry cobler and new In-Colors pool party & lucky limeade. The flower flourish (530_15) is gorgeous, isn't it? The tiny flowers and sprinkles are from the Create a Garden set 2 (513).

Recipe

Rubbernecker Stamps: Creat a Garden set 2 (513), flower flourish (530_15) and the leaves from the wildflowers section of the site (496_03)
Paper: GP white, SU pool party
Ink: SU cherry cobbler, pool party, lucky limeade
Accessories: SU ribbon burgundy grosgrain (retired), pool party ruffled & lucky limeade ruffled
Other: pre-printed clipboard, computer generated daily planner page

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Recycling: A Fruit Jar to a Button Jar

Splitcoast Ways to Use It Challenge: Recycling

Instead of making a card, I used a small fruit jar and turned it into a button jar.

These peaches are made and distributed by CVS Pharmacy. Yup, a pharmacy. I don't like canned fruit and it's the syrup I need. Why, you ask? I take a bunch of meds (mostly non-coated generics) everyday and when my ulcers are bothering me, they make me nauseous and sometimes even sick. I have found that the syrup coats them enough to make it easier on me.

Recipe

Rubbernecker Stamps: Flourish Flower (530_15), sentiment (582_04)
Paper: SU whisper white, old olive, cherry cobbler
Ink: SU old olive & cherry cobbler
Tools: SU circle punch, Spellbinders Nestabilities scallop circle dies
Accessories: SU burgundy ribbon

Featured Stamper & Favorites

Today's featured stamper on Splitcoast is Korin (Sweet & Sassy Stamps). I absolutely love her gallery! After my card, I've linked some of her cards along with cards from some of the challenge players today.



My inspiration was based on Korin's Forget-Me-Nots card.

* Same colors & style EF
* Similar stamps & embellishing
* Turned the sketch and altered it a bit to accommodate the size
* Placed the flower embellishments differently
* No designer paper because I didn't have anything as pretty as Korin. I used a lacey border punch instead.

Rubbernecker Stamps: carnation (532_07),
sentiment (565_12)
Paper: GP white, SU retired eggplant envy & orchid opulence
Ink: Memento black, rich razzleberry, Copic markers (C1, V12, V15, V17, G24, G21)
Tools: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots EF, Spellbinders Nestabilities labels 17, Martha Stewart lacy scallop punch, SU oval punch
Accessories: SU ribbon, Primas, brads
Size: 4.5 square

Some Favorites to Share

Itsapassion
based on Korin's ornament here

eured99
cathymac
ltecler
based on Korin's card here

stagccva
based on Korin's card here

cathymac
based on Korin's card here

Biggan
based on Korin's card here

pbvkt
based on Korin's card here

BeckyTE
based on Korin's card here

sleepyinseattle
based on Korin's card here

MrsBoz
based on Korin's card here

Hearts Theme Matching Game

I really enjoyed today's Splitcoast Inspiration Challenge: Patina's. This is my second project for the challenge. I worked on and off all day on this matching game which was inspired by the candy matching game below. I didn't have enough candy stamps from one company, so I ran with the candy hearts idea and made a "Hearts" matching game.

Here's the finished project. I used a small flavored instant coffee tin to hold the pieces. I covered it with SU rose red designer series paper (retired). I also used SU white taffeta ribbon and Creative Memories heart maker. The rest of the details are listed below. I also have more photos to show closer up images of the game pieces.

TOOLS: SU circle punch, Marvy Mega scallop punch
INK: SU and Copic markers, Memento black
Cardstock: GKD white, SU melon mambo

Gina K. Designs sets

Fairy Tales (Tami Mayberry)
Heartily Yours (Nina Brackett)
Hopeful Hearts (Tami Mayberry)
Just Keep Swimming
Sent with Love (StampTV kit)

Gina K. Designs sets

Sent with Love (StampTV kit)
Sung from the Heart (Rupa Shevde)
Warm Winter Wishes (Carolyn King)

Gina K. Designs sets

Elegant Post (Nina Brackett)
Heartily Yours (Nina Brackett)
Hopeful Hearts (Tami Mayberry)
Sent with Love (Stamp TV kit)

Rubbernecker BLOG HOP!

Welcome to our blog hop! We are so happy that you could join us in celebrating some new stamps. Mr. Rubbernecker released some super cute images, on the down low, a few weeks back and we wanted to share them with you! They are so adorable that we just had to show them off. We have sweet SCOOTER KIDS, some new ANIMALS, and we even got some cute new FRIENDS! You can find them by visiting RUBBERNECKER STAMPS and clicking on the 2011 NEW RELEASES. Hey, wait, there is more! We also have something else to celebrate. Our design team has a new name. We are now the………………

Cool, huh? We are going to have so much to share with you. It will truly be a sisterhood for sure! Okay now, a hop would not be a hop without a little prize. Right? So, in honor of our news and our new images, if you visit all the participants and leave some love, you will have the chance to win a.......

$25 RUBBERNECKER STAMPS CERTIFICATE!!

Our winner will be announced on TUESDAY, so you will have plenty of time to hop! Thanks so much for being a part of our excitement! You'll find the HOP ROUTE and my creations below. Have an awesome day!

Today is my wedding anniversary. Hot diggity dog, we made it another year! LOL!

Rubbernecker Stamps: Dog (569_12), Hot Diggity sentiment (568_11)
Paper: GP white, SU real red & black, GKD designer paper
Ink: Memento black, Copic markers (black, R27 cadmium red & cool gray #1)
Tools: Spellbinders' Nestabilities labels 17
Accessories: Offray ribbon, pop-up dots

Isn't Alex so adorable!?! I just had to make something a student could always use...
a post-it notes holder.
(You can see a picture of it opened up below the recipe.)

Rubbernecker Stamps: Alex (570_14)
Paper: GP white, SU riding hood red & ballet blue, notebook paper
Ink: Memento black, Copic markers (R46 strong red, B24 sky, Y17 golden yellow,
G28 ocean green, E00 skin white, warm gray #1)
Tools: SU large oval punch, Scor-Pal
Accessories: black brads
Other: velcro, 3x3 post-it notes

I used Velcro to close my post-it note holder. Magnetic discs are another option. The ones pictured above are made by Basic Grey.


These friends are waving... just because. Who needs a reason to say "hi?" I made this awhile ago for a Splitcoast sketch challenge but wanted to post it here because my next card uses only a part of this image.

Rubbernecker Stamps: Chick with Chicklettes (565_06), sentiment (565_22)
GP white cardstock
SU cardstock: crushed curry, summer sun, daffodil delight
SU designer paper: crushed curry dsp, sunny garden dp
Ink: Memento black, SU (creamy caramel, bashful blue, pumpkin pie),
Copic markers (Y38 honey, Y21 buttercup yellow)
Tools: EK Success flower punch, SU corner punch
Accessories: brads

Makes you wonder... What is normal?

These two little chicks just cracked me up when I first saw them. To me, it looks as if one of them is looking at the other like he (or she) is acting a little strangely.

Rubbernecker Stamps: Chick with Chicklettes (565_06),
What is normal? sentiment (564_07)
Paper: GP white, SU pumpkin pie & summer sun
Ink: Memento black, SU creamy caramel (for the ground),
Copic markers (Y17 golden yellow & YR16 apricot)
Tools: SU large oval punch, Spellbinders' Nestabilties scallop oval die & Borderabilities Lattice
Accessories: SU pumpkin pie taffeta ribbon
Size: 4.25 square

Do you like the two cute little shapes on both sides of the sentiment? All I did was use a paper piercer to poke out the negative parts of the border die cut. Cool huh? Yeah, they are quite small to work with, but the results are worth it!

Don't miss out on all of the wonderful creations made by these awesome ladies!

• Charlene Merrick
• Frances Gumprecht
• Jacquie Peifer
• Jen Charboneau ~ me
• Joan Ervin
• Judy Rozema
• Julia Aston
• Juliana Swanson
• Kecia Waters
• Kittie Caracciolo