Foil Mingle

 Over at the About Oriental Stamp Art Yahoo Group (AOSA), there was a mingle for making cards using foil. I joined in and here is the card I created:

 I photographed the card at an angle to cut the glare and so you could see the purple shimmer on the dragonflies.
  I began by cutting cardstock, rolling it through the Xyron and adhering it to the card.  I added alcohol inks over the foil.  Once dry, I added green Stazon over the embossed areas.  On the dragonflies, purple shimmer : )
  The Panda is SU, and I sponged purple around the edges of the de cut piece, then added gold Nuvo drops in the corner and on the corner of the top of hte card. I layered the card on White cardstock.  I thought it needed one more thing, so chose to add purple twine at the top.

Challenges:
Artistic Inspirations- AG (june)
2 Crafter Critter Crazies- Critter (6/25)
Sweet Stampers- Animals (7/8)


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Shelly

Year of the Pig

Chinese New Year is here and it is the Year of the Pig.  I am in a mingle, and chose to follow a difficult looking sketch, and came across a pig image that fit it perfectly. 

  I used shimmery white cardstock and some Washi to compliment my Year of the Pig image.  The sketch at AOSA (About Oriental Stamp Art Yahoo Group) is a weekly sketch posted in the group- this is for sketch #6.

Hope you have a great weekend!

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Shelly

AOSA Sketch card (December)

Still catching up- almost there : ) This was the December sketch card for the AOSA (About Oriental Stamp Art ) Yahoo group.  

 I went to town on using your older stuff!  Which I, clearing throat, have an ample supply of........  I used my stamping platform and stamped and embossed this Inkadinkado image on a textured cardstock, layered it over a distressed cardstock that was roughed up and edged with Versamark and Gold EP also added.  I used Ranger Queens Gold EP on both layers. I added a layer of green Mulberry Paper, I have a bit of it, for the background.  It has veins running through it so adds more texture.  I stamped and embossed the Kanji from the stamp and trimmed it out for the final sketch requirement.  I added some Prima flowers with Unity sequins in the centers. The cardstock I used is So Saffron and Wild Wasabi.

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Shelly

PS- if you played in the Bugaboo Birthday Bash, hop on over to Catch the Bug challenge blog- the winners have been posted!!!

AOSA Sketch

I do a monthly sketch challenge for the About Oriental Stamp Art (AOSA) Yahoo group.


 For the August Sketch, I found this crane themed DP and went with it....  I used a retired Michael Strong stamp and the sentiment from a MFP set.

This was for September. I found this stamp at a garage sale : )  I love it and did not have a dragon stamp.  The DP is Bird Song and I hoard it : )  LOL

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Shelly

Moongate challenge mingle

I joined in a Moongate mingle over at About Oriental Stamp Art (AOSA) Yahoo Group.

 I had just a couple of moongate images, but I picked this one. I stamped in Versamark and embossed it in black EP.
  I also embossed in black the border stamp on white and red, the cut it down the middle. It is an interesting look that I have not tried doing before, the black and white image stamped and embossed and pieced like that.

  Time is flying and I am running like a maniac to catch my tail!  I have not been abl
e to get to blogs to comment, I will get around this week- all is finally calming down!

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Shelly

Envelope Art

At the About Oriental Stamp Art Yahoo group, we had a mingle for 'envelope art'. This is what I came up with:

  This is the card I made: 

And, this is the envelope:

 Isn;t that Panda cute and playful?  This card has not been delivered yet- hope the Post Office can handle this envelope art : ) 


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Shelly

Impossible!

The AOSA ( About Oriental Stamp Art ) has a 'quickie' challenge to make an impossible card. I do not think this style of card is so impossible- kind of addicting!!!  

 I used Washi paper over Wasabi Green cardstock (SU). The main image is Magenta. I stamped the image and lightly watercolored it, trying to mimic the colors of the flowers in the Washi paper. The sentiment and the bamboo are from a set I bought from Clear Dollar Stamps many years ago. I just love the way this card looks IRL.  

Another view :  )

Have a fabulous day!

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Shelly

Oriental ATC art

Each month, for the About Oriental Stamp Art Yahoo group , we make one Oriental ATC and send it to one individual who wins the random ATC lottery draw. 

 In June, we had a theme of Purple and blues.  The fan image is Just for Fun. I stamped and white embossed the image, then colored it with Arteza waterbrush pens. I added score lines and then distress inks.

 For May, the theme was Buddah

 I sponged on distress inks, and added color through a stencil on the top portion.

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Shelly

Sketch challenge at AOSA

We have a monthly Sketch challenge at AOSA (About Oriental Stamp Art) that I participate in, and I had fun creating this card for the April Sketch.

 This fun Geisha is by Essentials by Ellen. This card is so shimmery it was very hard to get a picture of....  The background- Washi is from an Estate sale. I adhered it to a piece of cardstock, and trimmed it out. I matched it with a cardstock from SU- not sure of the name.....  it was an in color recently. I ran a couple of strips thru an embossing folder for the 2 side strips . For the circle embellishment, I cut out 2 stitched circles and layered them, then added the fun images. I added gold sequins for embellishments. The images were colored with Copics.

  This pic is a bit bright, but I had to settle here with the pic with the metallic cardstock.


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Shelly

Iris Folding

I joined a mingle, aka 1-4-1 trade, over at the AboutOrientalStampArt Yahoo group for iris folding.  I do not do that often at all!  So, I tried one card and totally failed, so this is my 2nd try.....

 I did enjoy making the card once I got the hang of it.....  I added shimmer to the coin image- as you can see...  The cardstock I used is pre-scored with a pattern, too bad it does not show up!

Here is my 1st try

 Another pattern from the internet- if I did this again, I would fill in the numbers backwards- as it is, this is pretty flat.  But I still think it turned out OK.

We have a busy weekend. My youngest brother is here from Texas to visit my mother, and I have to work at the stamping sale I destashed on Saturday.  We will meet up with my sisters Saturday night for dinner so they can visit with my brother as well.

Hoping you have a great weekend!!!

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Shelly

Love Sketch

 For the Jan Sketch challenge at AOSA (About Oriental Stamp Art Yahoo Group) was a bit challenging looking, but once I jumped right in, it was really fun!

 I found some Oriental themed DP that I was hoarding by Basic Grey, and it coordinated pretty well!  The lantern is a sticker from the DP set too. The image is Unity and I colored with Copics. I added heart shaped sequins for some fun bling : )

Addicted to Stamps- Have a heart

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Shelly

Asian Beauty

Day 10 of the 30 day coloring challenge- 1/3 of the way done!

  I used a new stamp by Unity, stamped using Tuxedo Memento ink and colored with Copics.  The About Oriental Stamp Art Yahoo group has a challenge- Tic-Tac-Toe. I used Blue, embossing and a sentiment. These are my colors- pink and blue : )

  Challenges:
Stamping Sensations- Color challenge

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Shelly

Little Geisha's

For the 30 day coloring challenge day 2, I am posting an ATC with the theme children from the AOSA Yahoo Group.

  I found these darling girl digi's at an Etsy store called VeraLane Studio. I thought they would work perfectly for the children theme. I used background- top embossing paste thru a stencil, middle Elmers glue in swirls then covered with distress ink. The bottom 1/3 is covered with a mat type cardstock I had in my stash.
  I am not sure who makes the Friends Asian Kanji.
 Images were colored with Copics, then I added shimmer with a Wink of Stella pen.

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 Shelly

Sketch lantern

 I had fun making an Oriental card for a mingle using the AOSA Sketch (About Oriental Stamp Art Yahoo group).

 I used much coveted G45 Bird Song DP. I cut out a die using shimmery pink cardstock - the die is Die-Versions lantern .  I used the flipside of the DP for the middle strip. I cut out a circle of CS and embossed it and added the lantern over that. I used a Copic marker and added highlights to the rhinestones to match.  The sentiment was purchased from a stamp sale- no markings, it says Dream.

 My swap partner, Monica, sent me this lovely card:

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Shelly

Washi background

  I found some delightful Washi tape that is Asian themed : )  It is not easy to find, so I bought lots!  I took a few minutes and made a Thinking of You card for one of the About Oriental Art Yahoo group members that is having some health issues.

 I simply laid the tapes down diagonally on a card base, and made another strip 1 1/2" wide with the same pattern, then flipped it upside down to add a little contrast.  I decided yellow was the best match for color, so pulled out some yellow cardstock to coordinate.
  I die cut some pretty flowers, and took the SU sentiment and cut it out with a stitched tag die.  The final touch was adding some sequins.

Challenges:
A Perfect Time to Chraft- AG
Craftaholics R Us- Spring Colors or Flowers
Die-Cut Diva's- Flowers

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Shelly

Fish Mingle

Something is fishy this month- and it is a mingle over at the About Oriental Stamp Yahoo Group.  We can use fish image, and there has to be a stamped item. (And, it has to be Asian).

 I placed an order recently with Frantic Stampers, and received some Scrapbook Stickers- the fish being one of them, I added it over a Simple Sumi background- that was a Technique Junkie scrap : )  I used Basic Grey DP, added a rub on from the Target dollar spot (it is the design on the left side).  The floral image up on top and the sentiment is from Clear Dollar Stamps (sadly, now closed).

 My partner, JB sent me this lovely card

 I love the fish image, and all of the pearls on the background she added.

I am trying to get to blogs- slowly but surely!  More appointments to make- hoping to get in the creative space later in the afternoon : )

I have recently been on the go alot more than before, and have found Instagram- easy to browse on the go.  Are you on Instagram?  If so, leave a link to your Instagram so I can follow you there!

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Shelly

COF March- scene with sunrise/sunset

 We are inspired to create each month on a reflection by a group member- this month is Liz, and we made Sunrise/sunset cards.  

Psalm 40:3 NLT: "He has given me a new song to sing."

 God is never boring and is always creative. Just look at the beauty in every sunrise and sunset. Although they apprear in the same direction of east and west everyday, no two are ever exactly alike.


 I seldom like to create the same thing twice myself, so I must be God-like with my thinking in that regard. Kalidiscopes have always fascinated me with their intricate patterns, but no matter how many times you look inside, you are not likely to see the same exact colors or patterns every time.
So, although God never changes, His methods do. So don't try to keep God in a box, and allow Him to be creative and do wonderful new things in your life.


 Feature a sunrise or sunset on your card and just as different as our cards will be, aren't you just amazed at every new day that God gives us? Be adventuresome with your faith to get out of the box that might seem most comfortable to you and don't let your comfort restrict God's plans for your new song He has for you to sing.


 Inspired by a Zindorfian idea...LOL I made a scene with Distress inks and colored with Distress Markers- and it is a ONE layer card- no other embellishments- quite a challenge in itself for me!!!

 To see the COF cards made in the challenge, click HERE
(You may have to log in at Splitcoaststampers to view these cards : )

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday- for a special lady
Cards and More- Friendship
Sweet Stampin- no DP

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Shelly

Asian Ladies Mingle

We have lots of mingles at the About Oriental Art Yahoo group. This is a card I made for the Asian Ladies mingle.

 I took out some of my G45 coveted Birds Song DP and cut into it...... yes I did,  I cut the design in strips and then layered them at an angel in the background- used the Xyron to make it sticky.  I stamped and embossed the image, whick was on white cardstock that I colored with a E000 marker. I colored in the flowers on the top with a Copic marker. This image is on the Stonehouse Stamps plate #9.

Challenges:
Cards 4 Galz- black EP
CCEE Stampers- Use your stuff
Scrapy Land -Any brand of dies they carry (Memory Box stitched circles)


This is the card I received back from Wendy McGowen.

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Shelly

Haiku

Haiku Poems  consist of three lines. The first and last lines have 5 syllables and the middle line has 7 syllables. Rarely do they rhyme. 

 This card was so fun to make- a little time consuming- but I love the way it turned out!  I used dies from Frantic Stamper of the little Paper Doll Geisha's and Washi paper. The backing behind that is paper I bought in China a few years ago.
 I used some Graphic 45 Bird Song paper for the background layer. When I worked on my Haiku, I decided to add a little Basic Grey Bird.
  To see my little cheat about using the dies with many little parts, scroll to the end of this post.

 This is the card I received back:

This was made by Laurel S in the About Oriental Art Yahoo Group- I think it is stunning!

 Here is a little look-see on how I use these little dies with ease:
I apply 2" double sided tape to the back of the cardstock before I die cut- if you forget, you can add it after you die cut and roll the die thru the rollers again : )

 You would add more tape if the dies were larger (just add it side by side on the cardstock).
 And, Viola- dies are stick on the back : )

You will just peel off the white tape and viola- your die cut has a sticky back.


Challenges:
Alphabet Challenge- Y is for You Choose
Cut it Up- Scene card/Use dies

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Shelly

Japanese Colors

 I made a card using Japanese colors for this time of the year for a mingle at the Yahoo Group "About Oriental Stamp Art".

  I was able to use a couple more unused stamps- my goal again for this year.
  The geisha is from I Brake for Stamps. The Plum Blossom image is from a stamp sale and was not marked. The Plum Blossom Kanji is Art Neko.  The images were all colored with Copics.
  How fun to use your stash as well- the Glittery Washi I just had to have, and it works perfectly for the color theme.

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Shelly