* Artsystamper: It's A Guy Thing

Hello!

Happy Monday!

Today sees the start of a new challenge at the Artsystamper Challenge Blog. 
Each challenge runs for two weeks and starts on the first and third Monday of the month. 

The theme for this challenge is It's A Guy Thing.

I hope that you can find time to join in the fun!

The winner will receive the stamp set of their choice from TheArtsystamperShop. 
Beverly Cole’s selections offer stamps and sentiments in each set as well as pre-coloured images for easy, last minute cards. Why not take a moment and check out what she has in store!
**All Artsystamper stamp sets are half price until May 25th.**

Here is what I made using the Outdoorsman and the Cruisin' Stamp Set:



I used the pre-coloured images and arranged and re-sized them in Open Office Presentation. Once I was happy with the layout, I printed it out and cut it into a rectangle. I used blender sponges and Distress Inks to add colour to the sky and the ground. I printed a second image and fussy cut the man and dog as well as the car. I popped these on foam dots onto the original images for some dimension. 
I made a frame from red design paper and inked the edges with black archival ink. The frame is popped on foam tape over the image.



Outdoorsman Cruisin'
 

That's all for today! 
I hope you will hop on over to Artsystamper Digitals Challenge Blog and enter! You will also see more inspiring designs from the Artsystamper Addicts Design Team ... so much fun.

I'll be back with another Artsystamper project in two weeks time.

Meanwhile, please check out:

 TheArtsystamperShop Etsy

Artsystamper Digitals Blog
Artsystamper (YouTube)
Artsystamper Digitals on Facebook 

Artsystamper Digitals Challenge Blog

Thank you for stopping by today!


I'd like to support the following challenges:

* Allsorts Challenge #571/2 AG 22/05
* PIP Challenges#2020 AG 24/05
* Aud Sentiments #251 AG 25/05
* CCC Digi Creations #114 For the Men/Boys 31/105
* Creative Fingers Challenge #186 AG 31/05
* Crafters Castle #29 AG 01/06

* Creative Craft Cottage #129 Make it Masculine 03/06
*Creative Crafters #28 AG 08/06

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* Nibs Flag Book

Hello!

Today I would like to share a Flag Booklet that I made in an online workshop with Tracy Evans. Tracy is a wonderful teacher and a fantastic stamp designer and you can find her Facebook Group here. She frequently does online demos showing her wonderful techniques and explaining how she envisages her stamp sets to be used. She is such a talented lady and is so generous with her time and ideas.

So here is the flag book that I made.  The pages were finger painted with PaperArtsy Fresco paint and then stencilled over. All stamps and stencils are from AALL & Create. The stamps are Tracy Evans's designs, the Knibs and Mushrooms set being the main feature. I decided to dedicate this little booklet to my husband as he is forever writing short stories.

This is the front cover.

It has a shaker element (made from recycled packaging) above the spotlighted Knibs and a Tim Holtz metal nib embellishment. Polychromo pencil colouring is added to some of the white pens:

This is the back cover. Tags are inserted into the back cover and a torn dictionary page definition of the word 'story' is attached. The black alpha tape is Tim Holtz Idea-ology Label Tape:

When it is opened up, the flag pages open in different directions ... such fun!

 

The first pages below have stamped nibs and Tim Holtz alpha stickers spelling 'write', 'ink' and 'story'. There is cheesecloth stitched into the inside cover for some texture. An Index Clip is attached to the sentiment flag:

The middle pages feature stamping from Hexagonal Stem and Nature Elements as well as the nibs. Some torn book pages have been stamped and added over the nibs in the bottom right flag:

The last pages. I love the sentiments 'Imagination has no limit' and 'Create your own magic' as these perfectly describe what my husband does when writing his stories. I used the alpa stickers to spell out the word 'author' which made him smile a lot!

And ...oops - you may have spotted my mistake. I stamped the numbers on the tags upside down!

If, like me, you are missing workshops and craft shows, or just want to have a crafty few hours with like-minded people and have some fun, as well as learning new techniques, then come and join Tracy's Facebook group.

Hope to see you there. 

Thanks for stopping by!

xoxo

                                                                                                                                            

I'd like to play along in these challenges:

* Crafting Happiness #48 AG 17/05
* Pammies Inky Pinkies #2019 AG 18/05
*Crafty Sentiments #12 AG 19/05
* Dream Valley #225 Favourite Colours 23/05
* A Perfect Time to Craft May AG 27/05
* Classic Design Challenge May AG 27/05
* Craft Stamper, Take it, Make it AG 28/05

* A Place to Start Custom Background (6/8) 30/05 TOP SPROUT

* 613 Avenue Create  #233 AG 30/05

* Not Just Cards May AG 11/06 WINNER

I'd really love some feedback :)      

I read and appreciate all your comments. 

xoxo

* Eclectic Stem

Hello!

Today I'm sharing a card that I made for a friend's May birthday.
 I used the Eclectic Stems stamp set from AALL & Create, designed by the fabulous Tracy Evans, and followed the steps that Tracy demonstrated in one of her Facebook Live sessions.

My card has a gelli print, stencilled background.

The Fresco paints were brayered onto the gelli plate. The Florastella stencil was laid over the top and the paint blotted away with paper. When this layer was dry, a thin layer of cream paint was applied and the print pulled. I added some stamping to the background in similar Distress Oxide colours using the Heartfelt stamp, and a tiny amount of black ink stamping using the Background Mash stamp. The excess paint from gelli printing was brayered off onto spare card and this was used to stamp the flower head twice to fussy cut and decoupage onto the original stamp on the background. I added some seed beads to the centre of the flower.  I also cut the vase from brayered-off card, adding a little stamping using Background Mash and Heartfelt. The sentiment is from the Eclectic Stem set too. White paint splatters and a hand drawn border finish the card.

Thanks for stopping by!

xoxo

                                                                                                                                            

I'd like to play along in these challenges:

* Use Your Stuff Flowers/Butterflies 17/05

* Crafting Happiness #48 AG 17/05

* Pammies Inky Pinkies #2019 AG 18/05

* Crafty Sentiments #12 AG 19/05 WINNER

* Crafty Friends #135 Flowers 23/05 DT Favourite

* Dream Valley #225 Favourite Colours 23/05

* Craft Stamper, Take it, Make it AG 28/05

* A Place to Start Custom Background (4/8) 30/05

* Simply Create Too #160 Flowers 30/05

* Samping Sensations Say it with Flowers 03/06 Top Pick

I'd really love some feedback :)      

I read and appreciate all your comments. 

xoxo

* Vera Lane Studio: Sleep

Hello!

It's my DT day at Vera Lane Studio once again.

This week I have used a digi set that was released a couple of weeks ago called Sleep.

I coloured the images with Copic markers and a little Inktense watercolour pencils. The background was heat embossed in white using an Art by Marlene stencil. Various shades of blue Distress Oxides were smooshed onto the card using acetate until I got the effect I wanted. I added some script stamping in Broken China and inked the edges with Faded Jeans. I also added a hand drawn border.  I used the scalloped border stamp from the Be You digi set to ground the bed and finally cut the sentiment into strips, inked the edges and glued it directly onto the background.

Sleep

I hope you'll come along and play on Vera Lane.

It's such a friendly, fun place to be!

  

Here's all the info you need:

Vera Lane Studio Blog

Vera Lane Studio Facebook Group

Vera Lane Studio You Tube Channel

Vera Lane Studio Etsy Shop

Thanks for stopping by today.

xoxo

I'd like to play along in these challenges:

* Pammies Inky Pinkies #2019 AG 17/05
* A Gem of a Challenge #10 AG 19/05
* Allsorts Challenge #571/2 AG 22/05
* MMM #122 Tone on Tone Background 24/05

* A Perfect Time to Craft May AG 27/05
* Classic Design Challenge May AG 27/05

* A Place to Start Custom Background (3/8) 30/05

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* Path of Positivity: Dog Love

Hello!

Happy Monday!
I hope you are staying safe and well.

Today is the start of a new Path of Positivity challenge.

This month the theme is Anything Goes with the optional twist of Furry or Feathered Friends .

**Animals can be such a comfort in our lives - especially at this time when we are isolated from our extended family and friends.** 
This month create a project that honours the furry or feathered friends that surround you.

Prizes this month include:

• $10 gift certificate from Oddball Art our guest sponsor for this month, for a person chosen in a random draw based on all qualifying entrants. 
• ONE image (value of $5 or less) from Scribbles Designs, for the post or project that the team deems most inspiring of the bunch based on all qualifying entrants.
• One digital image from Creative Bug Digital SnapShots for each person chosen as a DT Delight.

Please remember in order to be eligible for the prizes your project must be positive, inspirational, motivational or encouraging in some way. 

I was lucky to receive an image from our guest sponsor, Oddball Art.
I chose the lovely Whimsical Puppy, Maddy Img. 246.
Who doesn't love dogs? I know that I do, even though I have never owned a dog of my own. My sister has always had a dog and many of my friends have dogs too, so I love being around them. I have 'borrowed' dogs for day care and have boarded my sister's dog when she has gone on holiday. They are so loving and eager to please. They are always excited to see you. They're constant companions and love any attention and all manner of games. They are super cuddle-buddies and can always be relied upon to brighten your day.

Here is the card I created:



I coloured the image with Copic markers using dots to give the impression of texture - this is a curly, lamb-like dog! I fussy cut around her and left a thin white border. The background is stamped and heat embossed with white EP.  Distress Oxides, applied directly to the card, provide the colour - I used Wild Honey, Picked Raspberry and Wilted Violet. I added a little stamping in pink and inked the background edges. I also added some black stamping to the edges. Washi tape grounds my puppy and I cut the sentiment from Scribbles Designs into strips and adhered it to the background. 

Many thanks to Oddball Art, this month's guest sponsor,



and to Scribbles Designs as the ongoing sponsor of the challenge


We would love to see your creations! 
Just make sure that your entry is positive, inspirational, motivational or encouraging in some way!
The link up is here: Challenge #80 Path of Positivity.

 

That's all for today! 

I'll be back with a Path of Positivity mid-month project in two weeks time.

Thanks for stopping by today!

xoxo

                                                                                                                                            

I'd like to play along in these challenges:

* Dream Valley Challenges #224 Four Legged Friends 09/05

* MMM Challenge #121 Use Digital Stamp 10/05
* A Bit More Time To Craft #115 AG 13/05
* 2 Crafty Critter Crazies #38 AG with Critter 26/05
* Angies Digital Stamps #42 AG 30/05

* 613 Avenue Create  #233 AG 30/05

A Place to Start Custom Background (2/8) 30/05 Rising Star

I'd really love some feedback :)      

I read and appreciate all your comments. 

xoxo

* Vera Lane Studio: Catness

Hello!

I hope you are keeping well!

It's my DT day at Vera Lane Studio and today we have a new digi set release. It is Catness, an adorable set of 5 kitties and a set of sentiments.

I decided to make a tag accordion booklet and here it is:

I coloured the images with Copic markers and fussy cut them. The tag backgrounds and the covers are heat embossed and coloured with Distress Oxides in Fossilised Amber, Carved Pumpkin and Picked Raspberry. I added some stamping and paint splatters and grounded the cats with torn washi tape. Each tag was matted onto black card and placed onto the kraft card accordion. I made the cover from thick black card and covered the outside and inside covers with heat embossed, Distress Oxide coloured card. The fastener is coloured cord, held at the spine by a knot, which is pulled around the booklet and tied in a loose, double knot.

Below are some close ups of each page.

This cutie is my favourite of all the cats - Pure Bread :)

Here is my ginger tabby, House cat:

And black cat, Catatonic:

Another sweetie is Catnip:

And Catnap is wearing his bedhead, confused look:

Such a fabulous, fun collection!

Catness

I hope you'll come along and play on Vera Lane.

It's such a friendly, fun place to be!

  

Here's all the info you need:

Vera Lane Studio Blog

Vera Lane Studio Facebook Group

Vera Lane Studio You Tube Channel

Vera Lane Studio Etsy Shop

Thanks for stopping by today.

xoxo

I'd like to play along in these challenges:

Sweet Stampin Bright and Beautiful 08/05 TOP 3

* Dream Valley Challenges #224 Four Legged Friends 09/05

* World Wide Open DT Challenge May AG 12/05 Best Technique

* A Bit More Time To Craft #115 AG 13/05

* 2 Crafty Critter Crazies #38 AG 25/05

* A Perfect Time to Craft May AG 27/05
* Classic Design Challenge May AG 27/05

* Love to Craft #46 AG (3/5) 29/05 TOP PICK

* A Place to Start Custom Background (1/8) 30/05 Rising Star

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* Artsystamper: Lovely Thoughts of You

Hello!

Happy Monday!

Today sees the start of a new challenge at the Artsystamper Challenge Blog. 
Each challenge runs for two weeks and starts on the first and third Monday of the month. 

The theme for this challenge is Mum's the Word (Mother).

I hope that you can find time to join in the fun!

The winner will receive the stamp set of their choice from TheArtsystamperShop. The Top 3 will also receive an image of Beverly's choice!
Beverly Cole’s selections offer stamps and sentiments in each set as well as pre-coloured images for easy, last minute cards. Why not take a moment and check out what she has in store!
And check the sale - valid until May 18th. 
Spend $20 and save 25%.

Here is what I made using the Sketched Spring Blossoms Stamp Set:

I printed out the coloured branch of spring blossom several times and fussy cut each one. I added a little more colour to the leaves and blooms using inks and a small sponge. The base of the card was printed with the blossom digi stamps arranged in the circle to form a wreath. The sentiment was added to the centre. 
The fussy cut elements were adhered on top and overlapped to give dimension and texture to the card.



The edges of the card were inked with Twisted Citron and the card was matted onto black card and placed onto a white card base.

Sketched Spring Blossoms

That's all for today! 
I hope you will hop on over to Artsystamper Digitals Challenge Blog and enter! You will also see more inspiring designs from the Artsystamper Addicts Design Team ... so much fun.
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I'll be back with another Artsystamper project in two weeks time.

Meanwhile, please check out:

 TheArtsystamperShop Etsy

Artsystamper Digitals Blog
BZCole Mixed Media (YouTube)
Artsystamper Digitals on Facebook 

Artsystamper Digitals Challenge Blog

Thank you for stopping by today!


I'd like to support the following challenges:

* Always Fun Challenges #161 Female 09/05

* All Fun Challenges #7 AG 09/05
* Use Your Stuff  #397 Flowers 16/05
* Love to Scrap #133 AG (3/5) 29/05
* Dare 2B Artzy May In the Garden 30/05
* Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #131 AG 30/05
* Jan's Digi Stamps Challenges May AG (1/5 ) 30/05

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