Three ways to look at the same stamp

Oriental Stamp Art (Yahoo Group) has so much inspiration and so many challenges and tips.  One tip by RLI (aka Margo) is to use a stamp in three ways.  I combined that challenge with the weekly sketch challenge and the monthly technique challenge- make a frame around your card.

 This is the card I made for the weekly sketch. I used a bamboo embossing folder, highlighted the raised area with Artichoke ink, and added black cardstock over that (Cuttlebug Highlight). The image is fussy cut and layered with dimensionals on the circle.

The image was a gift for joining in a swap. I colored it with Distress markers for all three of the cards. After coloring and stamping, I took a paintbrush and smoothed out the color a tad.

 Next, I made a couple of cards for the Frame challenge for September.

 This technique is called Simply Framed and I learned it from the Technique Junkies. I watercolored a bit more on this card, adding a shadow around the bird and floral images and creating a little dimension. The cardstock is called Confetti and is a bit vanilla with flecks in it. I did a bit of masking on the flowers for the upper Rt corner, but was pleased with the way they came out.

 For this frame, I stamped the image first. Next I placed a post-it note over the image and sponged around the edge. I added a Kanji image from Stonehouse Stamps , and an embossed image by About Art Accents. The embossing Powder is shimmery. Harmony is also from About Art Accents.

One stamp, three cards, three ways.  2 challenges. One happy stampin Camper : )

Challenges- heck ya!!!
365 Cards- day 266- paint brushed
Cut it Up- Use circles & Die Cuts
Inspire Me Fridays- Anything Goes.  Use a stamp three ways : )
Sister Act- Anything Goes
Crafters Cafe- Die cuts/ Punches

Thanks for stopping by!
 Shelly