Monday, October 15, 2012

Sweet Stamps Stippling or Sponging

 This week at the Sweet Stamps Challenge we are stippling or sponging.
 I stamped the newly released image Queen Anne's Wildflower Silhouette in Brownie shades die ink onto text DSP from the Kaisercraft Black and White Timeless 6x6 pad.  I used another newly released image on the card background from the Decorative Elements set HERE. First, I randomly stamped the image, then I sponged the Kraft cardstock in brown.
You can see the sponging effect better with the card open aka the original Kraft

And, on the inside a little stamping- simple but I like the effect
  I was wanting to try a new Technique Junkies Technique from the latest newsletter, so I got out my fall colored Shades die inks and had some fun:
The layout is a CASE from Judy Jackson's newsletter sample. This is another new image from the new release called Mums the Word.

Here are the Sweet Stamps products I used on my cards:
Queen Anne's Wildflower Silhouette
Mums the Word
Decorative Elements Set
Sentiment- (inside) HERE
Shades Die Inks HERE   I used Brownie, Tank, Dandelion, Paprika
Kaiserkraft Black and White 6x6 Designer paper HERE

*******New release last week*** Stop by the Sweet Stamps store and see the rest of the new release images HERE  *****************************************************


I hope you will join in the challenge!  Every entry qualifies you for a chance to win $20 of items from the store at  Sweet Stamps, and if you use a Sweet Stamps image- you will receive an additional chance to win! Please note- there is a limit of 10 challenges for each entry.The winner is chosen by Random.org- so everyone has a chance to win!

 Stop by the Sweet Stamps Challenge Blog HERE to see what the rest of the DT has created for the Challenge or click on the links below.
Sweet Stamps Design Team:
*   Bonnie Calypso *
 * Dawn B  *   Jacki   *  Joni 
                                     *  Kendra  *  Linda                                             
                                          Shelly  (you are here)  Tamara 

Challenges:
 Scrappy Frog- Fall/Halloween
Hybrid Chick- Fall/ Autumn
Challenge up your Life- Autumn/Halloween
Catch the Bug- color inspiration
Delicious Doodles- Monochrome
CRAFT- Monochromatic

Thanks for stopping by!
 Shelly

25 comments:

TesaB said...

Gorgeous cards Shelly! Love your stamping and sponging on the first one and the fabbie silhouette stamps on both!!!

Penny said...

Gosh, both cards are lovely! You did a great job of stamping on each--love the neutrals on the first and the warm colors on the second! Nice work! :^)
Hugs, Penny

Anonymous said...

Shelly,
Such gorgeous cards and so different.
In particular I love the rustic, country chic appearance on card no. 1.
Wishes
Lynne

Terry said...

Shelly, both of these are so pretty and soft! Love them! Hope your Mom is doing well!

jimlynn said...

Both are fantastic but I do love the first one! So soft looking and pretty.
Love the colors on the second one!
Lynn

Aunty Sue said...

Fab creation and thanks for joining us at Creative inspirations for our Anything goes challenge

Unknown said...

Both of your cards are elegant!!!! love the way you used the new stamps!!!!! Fabulous work!!!!!!

Stacey Adams, SweetStamps.com said...

These are both awesome! I LOVE the colors on the first card, it's so vintage looking, and the Decorative Elements stamping for the background sponged layer adds such a nice touch! Great fall colors on the 2nd card, love how the Mums silhouette goes off the colored strip!

Sandy Fredrick said...

Love both of your cards. Love the bright colors and design on the second card but I'm really in love with the brown card. Love the subtle coloring and muted look, it's fabulous!!!

NanaConnie said...

Stunning and elegant, Shelly! The simple design on the first card just speaks volumes. Fabulous silhouette on the second!

Aunty Sue said...

Fab creation thanks for joining us at craft for our monochrome challenge

carol said...

love your cards, they both look fab,thanks for playing along with CRAFT x carol

Powerful Search Engine said...

Wow these are two gorgeous cards. I love the silhouette stamp you have used for our monochrome challenge at Delicious Doodles and the browns are perfect. Thanks for joining us Pascale xxx

Cheryl First said...

Beautiful card!
Thanks so much for joining us this week for the Catch the Bug Challenge! Hope to see you again!

((HUGS))
Cheryl First
aka Cafexpressions
DT Member for Bugaboo Stamps

Rushd Lady said...

Love the cards! Been thinking of you this week! Nice to find both a stamper and history lover all rolled into one neat package! :) I'm going to have to make me a card like yours with the pounced color and silhouette flower! Have a great week!

Karen Howard said...

Shelly, what beautiful cards! Hugs, Karen

Tammy Miller said...

I love you project! It fits our theme perfectly! Thanks so much for joining our photo inspirational challenge over at CTB! I hope you will join us again very soon!

~ Kendra ~ said...

Great use of the new stamps! Such a beautiful card! Really like the design!

Marilyn said...

Gorgeous cards Shelly and the brown tones are fabulous! Hope your mom is doing fine and sorry I spelled your name wrong on the last comment. Old Timers strikes again!

Pink Room Therapy Designs said...

Beautiful cards! Thanks for participating in the Catch the Bug photo inspiration challenge this week!

Jen Leeflang said...

That background is amazing! Thanks for joining us at Bugaboo's Photo Inspiration Challenge. Good luck in the draw, and be sure to come and play again soon!
love
Jen Leeflang
Bugaboo DT member

Anne said...

I love these, especially the 2nd card, it's so striking! Thank you for sharing them with Delicious Doodles :o) x

Tamara Morton said...

Gorgeous Cards Shelley, both are totally stunning
Hugs
Tamara

Jackie Randolph said...

One Gorgeous card Shelly!!! The stamp is beautiful against the script DP and I love your sponge effect against the Kraft!! Your second card is Stunning!! Love the gorgeous colors and your layout with the image stamped off center is striking!!

Anonymous said...

Oh wow Shelley!! Really love your gorgeous silhouette flowers and the text in the background makes it even more amazing! ;)