Angels and more

I am part of a group over on Splitcoaststampers.com that participates in a challenge called the Alpha challenge (alphabet).  We are on season 22 this round!  

 We follow prompts each round and make cards that correspond with those prompts.  

I used the prompt Angel, and I added Adhesive.  I made 2 cards

I used an angel die from SSS or Simon Says Stamps. I applied a double sided adhesive to the back of the white shimmery cardstock when I die cut it. I added it to a stenciled background using shimmer paste thru a stencil. 

This angel die is from..... 

This angel die is from (I need to check this ...)  and I added adhesive and added the gold bells.  The Joy is a Lawn Fawn die.  The shimmery background is made using

 Technique Junkies Shimmery paste through a stencil- made at a Stamp show. I found the dove images in my die cut bin and have no clue where they are from.....  

The shimmer from the background changes colors as the card changes angles.  It really does match the card IRL. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly

Sending Love and Hugs

For an Instagram hop, we are to use our 'stash' and use supplies in an unexpected way.

I dug out a Crafters Companion stamp and die cut set I bought and have never used.....  

We are also challenged to use Red, White and Blue on our cards.  I colored the die cut image using Copic markers.  The unexpected craft item I used was a paper towel that I saves after I cleaned up a crafty session that used red and blue inks.... I used that paper towel and die cut the sentiment (from SSS or Simon Says Stamps).  This is a frequently used sentiment I use when chatting with my kids....  Perfect die for me!

The image was colored using Copics and the background uses Distress Oxide inks. I added white using the end of a blending brush and white craft ink by SU.  

The Instagram hop is HERE

Challenges: TBA

Thanks for stopping by!

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

In the Garden

 I was away at a weekend craft retreat in Wisconsin this weekend. It was so fun and we were so spoiled with Goodie bags and Door Prizes and a White Elephant exchange too. Plus the fun of the group of ladies!

This card was the one I created for a Shoebox Swap.  I created 'kits' for the ladies to create their own cards in this style. 

The Cardstock: White and Sage Green (retired SU).

Ink colors- all SU: Sage Shadow, Pretty in Pink, Elegant Eggplant and So saffron

3D embossing folder with die cuts: Darcy's Garden from SSS (Simon Says Stamps)

Sentiment: Unity

Stencil brushes were a gift from a friend

Sequins- from my stash

Dimensionals-SU

I made kits the other ladies created. We also made cards from kits the owner of the retreat house, aka The Gather House had available.  They were available for a small charge. 

I'll come back tomorrow for challenges : ) 

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly

Cards using Brusho's

A couple of cards playing with Brusho's 

SSS stencil with Brusho's and a Crafters Companion die cut.

 Die cuts SSS and MFT.  Brusho thru a stencil. 

 Oh, I love House Mouse!  Image colored using Copics. Background is Brusho's thru a stencil.

I am entering my House Mouse card into the challenge at House Mouse and Friends for AG- Party!

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Shelly

Back creating!

We have been traveling a bit, and doing day trips when home.  I had a chance to try to work on catching up- very behind on Swaps!

For the May Technique challenge at Splitcoast, we made Salt technique cards.  I combined the challenge with the Alpha A=Avocado challenge.

 I used Peeled Paint Distress ink and salt on layer one- using the wrinkle free distress technique to apply color.  I used a blending brush to add more color and dabbed on a bit of water on the next layer.  I added splatters of white paint and black ink next.  I die cut a vellum ovel (Gina Marie Dies) and added daisy die cuts from Memory box (from SSS), adding a twine bow.  The sentiment is SSS. (Simon Says Stamp). 

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamps (Wednesday) challenge  Flowers

Next is the April image from Diane (Glamour) and it has been sitting waiting to be mailed on my desk for a while- the image is Whimsy Stamps. 

 We make a card with our swapped images and mail them to each other.  This is off to Ruby in WA state today! The image is colored using Copics and highlights using a white gel pen. 

Thanks for stopping by! 

 Shelly

Spring-House Mouse

A card made for a couple of challenges : )  One is an A;pha challenge R=rubber duck.  The other is for Spring!  Well, in the spring in the Midwest, it is too cold for this little guy, but in the southern states and other locations- this is a perfect day!

The image is colored using Copics, and die cut is CC Designs.  I added a little DP and a sentiment from SSS.  

Challenges:  House Mouse and friends Monday Challenge- Spring

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Shelly

Rediscover your Supplies!

 I joined in and Instagram Blog Hop that posts monthly and encourages us to use our stash!  Our theme this month is Easter.

Everything on this card except the cardstock (SU) is from a kit from the past from SSS aka Simon Says Stamps.  It is all fussy cut. Copics were used for all of the coloring.  

 There are lots of great and inspirational Easter card ideas- Check it out HERE

Challenges:  TBA

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly

Challenge your Stash

I joined into two stash challenges this week, one on Splitcoast and one on Instagram.

For the Challenge Your Stash challenge at SCS, Jeanette aka Forest Ranger is out Hostess. Her challenge:  ~~My husband Brent and I celebrated our 40th anniversary earlier this month. The color for 40th anniversaries is Ruby Red, so let's make monochromatic RED cards this month.

I used a digital image from Angie Blom.  Copic Markers were used for coloring the image. The cardstock is Ruby Red and is die cut using the Pinpoint Leaf Plate by Memory Box. 

I joined in a challenge on Instagram for using what we already have this weekend. 

I made 2 cards for the challenge

This first card is using a stamp set Multi Step Grand Peony by Kitchen Sink Stamps.  I love how realistic this set looks!

This card uses a Stencil by Pink Fresh Studio and a stamp set by Simon Says Stamps for the sentiment- the die comes with the set- love this!  I did add a touch of stickles to the center of the flowers. 

Challenges: TBD

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly

IG Hop- Rediscover Your Supplies

 I joined in HOP on Instagram to rediscover your supplies- and that is not so hard to do!!!  I made 2 cards for the hop:

 This Power Poppy digi was printed and colored 5 years ago!  I added it to a SSS background that was embossed using Queens Gold EP....  my absolute favorite EP that is no longer available!  I added distress ink to the background. I am going to send this to a friend that needs Hugs and Love right now!

 The 2nd card using a sweet set from Avery Elle

 Another encouragement card for a friend that needs a HUG right about now!  The BG uses Distress inks and a stencil from A Colorful Life. The images are stamped and fussy cut, colored using Copic markers. There is a touch of shimmer on the butterfly.  

Here is my Instagram link if you'd like to pop over for the IG HOP!  

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly

Happy Birthday

 My friend has rec'd her Birthday card, so I will post it here.  

  I started with the prompt from the Alpha challenge at SCS V=Vellum. The vellum was die cut using a Memory Box stitched rectangle die.  I used a Stencil on the BG and added the vellum over that. The Memory Box fish were cut using stash Mixed Media pieces I had on hand, I used another Memory box circles die behind the fish. 

  I bet people with Fall Birthdays get cards from others with fall themes and Fall colors.  My friend lives near the Pacific Ocean and they have higher temps there still, so why not an ocean themed card!  

I keep the inside blank so she will be able to use it again if she so wishes!

Hope you enjoyed my ocean adventure today!

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly

We have been having some family activities that are slowing down my ability to create.....  SO, posting some cards I was able to create this weekend : )  

The Teapot Tuesday exchange to each other was to think back of a fond memory- I have a zillion allergies, so don't do alot of gardening....  but, my Mother was a master gardener, and both of my sisters are as well!  Their yards and flowers are beautiful.  My husband does our flowers and gardening : )  

 I had to have this Spellbinders die set, and was on the waiting list for a bit before I finally got it.  It has many pieces, but I love it and all of the designing possibilities!  

 The sentiment is by Simon Says Stamps. 

  

This background technique is called retiform, and is a variation of the new technique posted at Splitcoaststampers.  I used Distress Inks.  Images are by SSS, aka Simon Says Stamps. 

Thanks for stopping by, hope you are well and crafting : )

Shelly

 

The Golfer

 There is a weekly challenge I participate in called Teapot Tuesday.  We send cards to people who need encouragement, aka going through rough times. This week, we are sending cards to Nick, who has just been diagnosed with lymphoma. He is a golfer and loves to camp.  

 This fun image is from Whipper Snapper, and I have used it a couple of times for masculine cards for Teapot Tuesday.  The sentiment is by Simon Says Stamps, aka SSS. We were also asked to include an arch or 1/2 circle on our cards, hence, my embossed half circles. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly