Gingersnaps Twinchie Swap

I joined in the Gingersnaps Twinchie Swap last month- Twinchies are 2x2  Here are the fabulous Twinchies I received:

 Lt -Nancy Johnson  and Rt Peggy G

Lt Electra Conada  and Rt Vicki Romaine

This is Electra's swap side view- it is made on a wood block- I have to try this......

Lt Debi Ryan and Rt Michelle Storms

OK- I will link up the creators blogs once I find them all......!

Here are the 6 Twinchies I mailed in:

  The Lt Twinchie was made with a technique using paper towels and Lumiare paint and I added metallic ribbon, lace and rhinestones.
 On the Rt- Lucy and rickie and a postage stamp die from Cuttlebug

  The Lt is a colleged image and rub ons with lace and rhinestones as accents.

 The Rt is Faux Metal BG and a collaged image with highlights in a Sakure Gelly Roll pen. I added some gold around the edge using Gold embossing powder.

 I guess my silly gene came out with this one.....I needed to add something and found these words in a magazine........ The flower is stamped  and a rhinestone embellishes its center.  I used strips of the Faux Metal in graduated swidths for the background.

Finally, I made a masculine themed Twinchie using a president image and rub-ons. 

I can see making more of these- they are alot of fun!

Thanks for stopping by!
Shelly

CD from Technique Junkies WInner

I used Random.org to pick a winner for the TJ 3D and Fun Folds CD:

And that would be:
Michele said...
i'm so glad you posted to the list serve that you had candy! i would have missed it. i feel intimidated by all this folding business but would love to win the CD and learn how! i will post the link to my blog right now. xo

Michelle- I will be getting the CD in the mail to you as soon as I hear from you with your address!  Congrats!

Thanks to everyone that stopped by and joined in the fun

 Shelly

Creative Belli #139- CAS

The Creative Belli Challenge #139  for the next two weeks is CAS- Clean and Simple.  Well, if you know me- this is so not me!!!  Here is what I created:

 The image is Stampin Up- it is from a set called Up in the Air. I stamped it in Brown and colored it with Copics,. I added twine.  hmmmmm  I took out the score board and made a pattern in the cardstock and gave it a spritz of Glimmer Mist. 

 The Spirit of the Belli Challenge is to use your OLD and FORGOTTEN embellishments. I used twine and some Glimmer Mist that I need to use more- what a fun sparkly effect!

 When you upload your challenge card to any gallery (Splitcoast, Outlawz, CDAC, etc....), please use keyword CBC139

  We have alot of inspiration for you by the DT- and the new Belli has been announced- please check out the Creative Belli Blog for links to the DT cards and to see who the Belli and new Guest  Designer is!

We'd love to have you join us for the challenge!

Thanks for stopping by!\
 Shelly

Sweet Stamps Challenge- Think Spring!

 The challenge at Sweet Stamps this week is to 'Think Spring'. I used this gorgeous Floral Arrangement stamp-I stamped and embossed it on Watercolor paper and used watercolor crayons to color it.

  I used Authentique DSP called Genuine and was inspired by the blue/yellow colors to watercolor my image. I used Black embossing powder using Ranger embossing Ink. After watercoloring, I added a  light grey layer and shadowing around the image that is hard to see in the picture.

  I used Raw Sienna Creative Inspirations Paint to color the Cheery Lynn Italian Doily Die behind the image, the butterfly die- also Cheery Lynn and the Seam Binding. I colored the rhinestones with Copic YR24 from the Harvest Gold set. I added the Cheery Lynn Dancing Doily Border Edge in Navy under the seam binding. I used to sew alot- this border looks like tatting to me- I LOVE it!!!

 I hope you will join in!  Each entry qualifies you for a chance to win $20 of items from the store at  SweetStamps, and if you use a Sweet Stamps image- you will receive an additional chance to win!

 Stop by the Sweet Stamps Challenge Blog HERE to see what the rest of the DT has created for the Think Spring Challenge.

Challenges:
Crafty Bloggers Network- Flowers
Whimsie Doodles- Spring Fling
Catered Crop- Ribbon
Allsorts- Say it with Flowers
Crazy 4 Challenges- Spring is in the Air
Our Creative Corner- Bingo: Flowers- Yellow- Glitter (ribbon, die cut, butterfly)
Hotshot- Ribbons
CCEE- Flowers, Flowers, Flowers
Charisma- Ribbon, Ribbon, Ribbon


Thanks for stopping by!
 Shelly

Bloggers Challenge- 3-D

 I had some fun playing- making a gift for a friend that invited me to go to the SU regional in Milwaukee with her.....  Even though I am not a SU demo, I thought it would be fun to go....and I did encourage my friend to sign up..... : )  She is great at it too!

  I used the Technique Junkies 3D and Fun Folds CD for this pattern- and used SU Twitterpated DSP and the new doily die- plus some new fun pleated ribbon......  This is filled with some Dove chocolate....yum......... The SAB stamp set was stamped in Indigo and I punched the middle medalion with the 1/2" punch and added rhinestones.  Kim's favorite SU color is Blushing Bride......
 While I was at it, I made another...... for Kim's upline......who will be with us.....

 More Twitterpated DSP and the doily die. I used Red Riding Hood ribbon that I gathered up the middle and sewed on the ends of the lid.

  I left a few Dove chocolates for my hubby- he is a sweety!

 Stop by Bloggers Challenge Mom- Lisa's blog and join us in the fun!!!
Thanks for stopping by!
 Shelly

Blog Candy- TJ 3D and Fun Folds CD

It's time for a fun giveaway- I have a TJ CD to be chosen by Random.org Wed 3/14

               *********Do you love creative Papercraft Ideas??**********************
                       Try this CD from the Technique Junkie Newsletter:              3D and Fun Folds Paper CraftsThis CD contains 70 pdf tutorials in step-by-step pictorial format -- all printable to 8-1/2” x 11” paper.
The first CD (Fancy Folds and Motion) was so successful, we just had to bring you more projects!
70 Tutorials for gifts, Boxes, Ornaments, Decorative Items, and plenty of fun Card ideas, too.
Perfect dimensions, great examples -- it is a must have!


 How to win one of these great CD's:
1)Leave a comment on this post
2)For a second chance, link this Candy to your sidebar and leave a separate comment
3)You do not have to be a follower to win
4)If you are an international follower, I will ship anywhere.


Thanks for stopping by!
 Shelly

Sweet Stamps #56 **Monochromatic**

 We have a Monochromatic challenge this week at Sweet Stamps. I decided to challenge myself and use a color I do not normally go to- Yellow.........

 I used the Harvest Gold Copic set to color in the Butterfly Fairy image. Of course, when coloring with Copics, I use Memento Ink-as it will not smear. I colored over the Copics with Smoosh Ink- Pumpkin and Moonlight. I outlined the image and the lines in the Fairy's wings with a Sakura Stardust Gelly Roll Pen for shimmer.

   I stamped the image on Ivory cardstock that was cut out with a Cheery Lynn Sweedish Spring Oval die.  I sponged on Mustard ink and added gems that were crystal and were colored with Copic YR24. I also added the Fanciful Flourish die under the oval die. I added another die in the corners- Dancing Doily Lace border- I cut it apart and added it in the corners.  I love this die- it looks like 'tatted' edging to me.

  The dotted DSP is from Bo Bunny Timepiece 6x6 pad. I did a border of machine stitching around the outside and distressed the edge- then sponged on a touch of Mustard ink.

 I hope you will join the challenge at the Sweet Stamps blog- one randomly chosen Papercrafter will be chosen to win product from the Sweet Stamps Store. If you use a Sweet Stamps image, you will be eligible for two entries.  Please check the side bar of the blog for the rules.

Challenges:
Cheerful Stamp Pad- Land of Fantasy
Creative Mondays- Anything Goes
Love to Create- Monochromatic
Amusing Challenges- die cuts
Pile it on-Dots
Stampin' Sisters in Christ- Things with Wings
Flutterby Wednesdays- Open- include a winged item

Thanks for stopping by!
Shelly

Berry Sweet Faux Mosaic

Happy Saturday!  I have a Berry Sweet card today.........

  I had fun being invited to be a guest designer for the Technique Junkies newsletter for Feb/March 2012. This is one of the fun techniques I was assigned to try- and it is called Faux Mosiac.  While the technique called for a tag- I really wanted to make a card with this fun DSP and this fun digi image by Sweet n Sassy Stamps called Cocoa Mouse Berry Sweet. The image is colored with Copic markers. Do you love the background technique- I used Perfect Pearls for the seams and border- and there is a great glazed effect over the top that is hard to see.
  The ribbon and tag sentiment and tag punch are by Stampin Up. I added a little bit of lace to go with the pink and the feminine touch to the card.

Challenges:
Crafty Catz Challenge- Use Punches and Dies
Stampin for the Weekend- BINGO Ribbon, Lace, Die Cuts
Cooking It Up With Katie- Your three favorite things 1)Pink, Pink. Pink (anything- but DSP and Perfect Pearls) , 2)Lace, 3) Technique Junkies Technique- Faux Mosiac
Try It On Tuesday- Mosiac
Crazy Challenge- Anything Goes
Beverly's Pink Saturday- link up anything Pink

Thanks for stopping by!
 Shelly

Reflections by Gnome......

My Stamp Addicts blogging group on SCS has started a monthly challenge- and this is #1- reflection.

 I recently recieved this SU set as a hostess gift for having a SU party- how fun is this?  This set is called Gnome, Sweet Gnome.

I know there are a thousand tutorials for doing reflection techniques. I just stamped the images on clear packaging (like acrylic) and turned it over and rubbed it onto the cardstock.  I colored the image and reflection with Copic markers.  Next, I colored the image and reflection with a versamark marker and clear embossed it. Then I brayered over that with Soft Sky, Baja Breeze and Blue Bayou. 

The Stamp Addicts logo is on my sidebar- if you are so inclined, hop on by and see what the other members created for the challenge! 

Thanks for stopping by!
Shelly

Sweet Stamps and St. Patrick's Day

The Challenge at Sweet Stamps this week is St Patrick's Day. I love St. Patrick's Day- and everything green and not green that goes along with it-  my Father is 100% Irish!

 I decided to make TWO versions of this card as long as I was at it.....

And here is one with the shimmer from the Creative Inspirations paint:

HOW To Make these cards:

-I made a DTP (Direct to Paper) swipe with a light green and a dark green ink pad

-Next, add Gesso over the ink and using a credit card, scrape it off in both directions- up/down and side to side

-Add more DTP ink in the two green colors.

-Stamp the shamrock in the darker green and in White Dye ink randomly

-Add Autumn Wheat Creative Inspirations Ink with an sponge or a stamp that has wide pattern.

-Stamp the sentiment in Black

-Cut out the Nestability and the Gold Metallic cardstock for the back layer.

-Put the Nestability back on the sentiment layer and use a dauber to gently apply color to the border

-Pierce the outer border of the Nestability.

-Using Gold Metallic thread, add a Zig Zag stitch to the top 2 layers:
 ***TIP- Using Metallic threads adds shimmer to your card and is a perfect way to glitz up cards for soldiers that you cannot use glitter on- Creative Inspirations Paints are another great shimmery idea- it will not rub off on the soldiers hans or get on their uniforms***

-Add the gems and the ribbon bow.

Products used:
Stamps:  Shamrock Duo,
 Inks: Shades Dye Inks and White Dye Ink for Parchment Crafting and Black Memento Ink
Autumn Wheat Creative Inspirations Paint

I hope you will join the challenge at the Sweet Stamps blog- one randomly chosen Papercrafter will be chosen to win product from the Sweet Stamps Store. If you use a Sweet Stamps image, you will be eligable for two entries.  Please check the side bar of the blog for the rules. **If you do not have any St Pat's stamps- be creative- use shamrocks or green flowers.....: )

Challenges:
Everybody Art-Monochromatic
Ribbon Carousel-Anything goes with a spooled item (thread-sewing and ribbon bow)
TopTipTuesday- Stitching and a tip ***see above***
House of Gilli- Green
Lexi's creations- Monochromatic
Love to Create- add stitching
Pan Pastels- use a ribbon
Thanks for stopping by!
  Shelly