Alpha Monochromatic challenge

For the Alpha Monochromatic challenge, I used a combination of greens and an Altenew set. 

  Unfortunately, my Aunt passed away and this is for my Uncle. 

 This Altenew set is a stamp, a stencil for coloring , die cuts and an embossing folder.  I did not use the dies or the EF.  

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Shelly

Splitcoast and Alpha challenge

I have missed out on so much of this round of the Alpha challenge- but dove in today and made a card for the prompt Yo-Yo.

I used the color Yo-Yo Yellow- a retired SU color, plus dimensional flowers that could be the front and back of a Yo-Yo.

 I used a stamp set Altenew just sent out to customers, and encouraged us to create with using the hashtag #Altenewlove. 

 The image was stamped 4 times, then 4 more times.  The last 4 images were fussy cut out.  Coloring was done using Copic markers. The fussy cut flowers were popped up on dimensionals, then a dab of Wink of Stella to the centers was added. 

 I had the Altenew Piped Waffle die, a new addition to my stash,  sitting on my desk, so cut it out and used it as a stencil to add dimension to the backing of the card. 

 The backing cardstock is SU retired Yo-Yo yellow and Orchid. 

Thanks to Altenew- so pretty- and much appreciated!  

Challenges: 

Simon Says Stamp- use something new

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Shelly

Stashbusters

Using our stash seems to be a very popular theme recently!  I am joining in on the 2nd year of 'Using Stash' for the 2nd year on Instagram in the Stashbusters challenge. .  Our theme was daisies and or the Spotlight technique for this past week. I made one of each theme.

I used a Great Impressions small stamp with 3 daisies, and repeatedly stamped it on the background.  I colored using Copics. The Hugs sentiment is by Altenew. 

Again, using the Great impressions stamp, I made a background. I stamped the daisy stamp 3 times and made spotlight images. Again, coloring using Copics. The sentiment is Altenew. 

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Shelly

Blackout Embossing

I made a couple of cards with the blackout embossing technique- quick and easy!

Ohhh, I love birds and have this beautiful 3D Embossing folder from Simon Says Stamps, aka SSS.

The tutorial is on the Splitcoast Technique TLC1001 thread.  I added DOC inks to the debossed image, then black over the top....  I love this- the colors are best if vibrant!

                            

 I have this new Altenew suite of stamps, stencil. EF- love this trio!  I used the 3D EF and added color using DOX, then black over the top.  I used a die from the suite to finish my card. What a fun look.  Hope you enjoy these cards and will consider coming to check out the challenge!

Challenges: 

First card:  Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge- AG

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Shelly

Rediscovery IG Hop

I joined in an Instagram Hop to rediscover supplies...  and our theme is Sympathy and/or One layer cards. I made one of each......

My sympathy card uses a newer set from Altenew, but the sentiment set is Gina K/Unity which has been sitting lonely in my stash for ages!

I used the stamp, then used the stencil to brush in the images.  I used Copics to fine tune the edges.  I do not enjoy making Sympathy cards, but seem to need them more and more lately.......

Next, I did a one-layer card.  The postage rates have increased so much if there are any embellishments on cards, aka lumps or bumps.....  so, we aim to minimize......

This sweet image is by Impression Obsession.  Both of my sisters are huge gardeners....  I am not as I have pretty bad allergies!  My husband is out green thumb : ) 

This image is colored on heavy cardstock using Copics and Distress Oxide inks. There is Wink of Stella on the bee. How sweet is this!  

Challenges TBA

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Shelly

Pink Roses

I could not resist a magazine with Altenew stamps and dies included, even though I read they do not stamp as well as the regular Altenew images......

 I used a combo of SU inks and a sketch from SCS. I thought they stamped fin, but used the Misti and stamped more than once to get great coverage.  I will send this to my piano teacher- I only have 4 lessons in the summertime......  The black die is from Sweet Stamps.

I did not get good news from my Physical Therapist- my back has some bad issues and I am going to have to really revise my activities (eg, I have a desk job-will need to stand up more.....).

Challenges:
Creative Moments- Summer/AG
Stampin Royalty- To Die For
Word Art Wednesday- AG
Cuttlebug Mania- Flowers
Crazy Challenge- R is for Roses, Round (die) Rhinestones

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Shelly