I'm Back! Teapot Tuesday for Sharon

We went on a trip to celebrate my husband's retirement and his 65th Birthday!  We are beginning he next chapter!

I wanted to post this 'card kit' I made for my friend Sharon- she had a big shoulder surgery, so we had a Teapot Party for her over at Splitcoaststampers. 

 The kit idea is to make a card, and include 'ingredients' for Sharon to make a card.

I used a SU embossing folder and rubbed Turquoise ink over the top.  The piece I put in Sharons kit had the ink rubbed onto the embossing folder itself- so similar but not exactly the same. 

Next, I colored up a bluebird image by Northwoods and matted it. The Thinking of you is die cut from North Coast Creations. There is another embossing folder used for the sentiment. 

 I included a couple more die cuts for Sharon to have on hand for later, as well as some sentiments. 

Wahoo- I have work to do here, so I had better get on the ball!

Thanks for stopping by! 

Shelly

IG Blog Hop

I am participating in an IG Blog hop beginning today called The Monthly Discovery Hop.  We have challenges- for this month:  'Theme' is Love and the 'Technique' is Slimline. 

The first time creating Mini-slimline cards which are 3.5" x 6".  My first card uses a new SU set- I die cut hearts (from a set that came with the machine). I stamped the image on white and purple card.  Then, Lined up the white under the Orchid card . The sentiment is from an ancient set from EK success.  

This card uses a sweet stamp I bought before I rubber stamped...  I used it on cardstock to hang up bows I sold to a children's clothing store.  The size of the cards depended on the size of the bows. And, I have always been a tea drinker : ) 

The image is by All Night Media, the sentiment and XO are unmarked wood mounted stamps. I colored the image with Copic markers. I used a stencil for the hearts using Pixie Pink ink , and stamped the XO's in purple. 

The 2nd card is going in the mail to a class in Virginia- looking to receive cards from around the US or the world!  

Ms Mattox

Round Hill Elementary School

2020 Oakland Dr NW

Roanoke, Va

24012

Challenges 

Purple card: Festive Fridays- Valentines and use 3 items on list: I used Purple, Hearts, Slimline and a Love sentiment : )  

Try it on Tuesday- Use some Text

Thanks for stopping by! 

Shelly

Honor Flight salute

 Over at Splitcoaststampers, the Teapot Tuesday challenge is for a gentleman who fought in Vietnam and is currently disabled.  He is an Army Vet.  He is being surprised in May with an honor flight. 

I made a slimline card for the gentleman. The card is Navy and I used a wrapping paper in gold with glittery stripes for the accent between the layers.  The 3D EF of stars in highlighted with gold metallic rub ons. The eagle image is Coronado stamps, the sentiment is SU. The gold stars are from the $1 Store, now $1.25...!  The gold cord and ribbon from my stash.

Challenges: TBA

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly

VSN What's on the Menu

Posting cards for the current VSN (Virtual Stamp Night) challenge at Splitcoast.  This is currently ongoing! I have more to create and post......

For my challenge, Cutting Board.  Use a tag shape to look like a cutting board. This is an older SU set- and I was happy to create with it.

This card is for a desserts and 7 layer VSN challenge, and also for out Teapot Tuesday recipient.  She lost her son and is having a rough time.  She had alot of House Mouse images/cards in her gallery, so I hope this fun image will put a smile on her face!

Challenges:  

House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge- Dots and /or Stripes

Critter Crazy- include a critter

Daisy Chain Challenge- Critters

Finally, this card is for the Blue Plate Special.  I used a SU set and stamped it repeatedly, then added the sentiment. All SU except for the ribbon and twine.

Challenges: 

Little Red Wagon-Spring (flowers)

Get Creative-Springtime Blues

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly

December catch up!

We have been traveling a bit, so today, I wanted to take some time and catch up on some blog catch up!  I have been keeping up with Instagram, and post all cards to Splitcoaststampers as well. 

 Here are a few cards I have made recently:

 I made this for an Ugly Sweater CAS challenge. The background is a SSS stencil, the stamps from Your Next Stamp.

This was made for a Gold Star family (Have a son killed in action) and who had a house fire.  The family was recipients of cards from the Teapot Tuesday challenge at SCS.

The eagle image is from Coronado Stamps, and the pledge is Stampabilities. 

  

Finally, for a color challenge at SCS, I used Copic reinkers (colors to coordinate with the colors of the challenge) on glossy cardstock. I added an image from an image swap group I am in-colored using Wink of Stella and Copics. I added the torn music from the DP sent to us.  A few music notes finishes it off!

I hope there is Peace and Joy in your home as we all prepare for the birth of our Lord!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly

Christmas in July

 I got a package in the mail today with a prize from being chosen as a winner for the Color Challenge 900 party at Splitcoaststampers. Wahoo-thanks LeeAnn, aka Stampin Tornado.  

 I used the die cut and the Thanks sentiment from the set LeeAnn sent- Artistically Inspired. I used a 3D EF from SU (retired) and added a highlight to the raised areas using a Copic marker.  

 The die was cut out twice, and the lower later is Mossy Meadow- I think....  Its a dark green cardstock.  Next, I die cut the Pink nd cut off the greenery.  I die cut a couple of the bits in blue for the challenge. 

 I added some glittery green dots I had sitting on my desk and called it done.

 It was like Christmas here today!  I am so thankful to my Alpha sisters- they were on a Zoom and all gun-ho to do the 6 cards for the Color challenge party.  I am not sure if I would have done the challenges without their inspiration and encouragement!  (There is an Alphabet challenge at Splitcoast- the ladies that do this challenge are my Alpha sisters). 

Challenges: TBA

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly

VSN crafting!

I decided to join in the VSN aka Virtual Stamp Night crafting at SCS this past weekend.  I made a few cards and thought I'd share them!

  

 A challenge for Hot air balloon festivals- this image is precolored and is from Jan's Digital Stamps. 

I am entering this into the Crafting Happiness challenge- AG

 For a music themed festival- this card was made for someone who plays the bass guitar- although this is not a bass...it is a guitar.... LOL  Images by Technique Junkies. 

 This is Stampin Up and will be sent to a friend that teaches piano : )  

Challenges TBA

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly

More VSN cards

 I am getting out images that have not been used (in a while anyway) and dies too and creating more VSN cards: )

 

I have had this clock die cut for about 10 years..... time to get it out!  I used the color challenge at Splitcoast for the Alpha challenge T=Time. This is also for a VSN challenge to use text on the background- which is Firecracker Designs by Pamela. I love this cute running mouse!

I am going to enter this into House Mouse and friends Monday challenge- as a AG entry!

This is for the VSN challenge 'Tipsy' aka I used Alcohol inks.  I put a piece of felt on a protractor, added AI's to it and then blending solution, then dragged it across the page. Some of the lighter inks are Copic refills : )  I added a Simon Says Stamps floral die. The Hello die cut and shadow was sitting on my desk- no clue where it is from......   

This card is for the VSN challenge Feathers. I love bird watching, and we presently have lots of robins in our yard, so I thought I would take that as inspiration for this card. It is my first time using these dies I bought at a stamp sale : )  This is for a friend that is close to being put on Hospice for Cancer...it is spreading and wreaking havoc in her body.  So sad!

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly

VSN Mini

The VSN (Virtual Stamp Night) mini was this past weekend,  I was able to make cards for the challenges yesterday and today. 

 The first challenge was BLANK.  LOL  you know I am not so good at CAS......

 I so love House Mouse images : )  I will enter this into the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge! The image is colored using Copic markers. 

 The Double D challenge asks for shades of pink : )

 The next challenge was Flowers.

I made a card using a tutoral at Splitcoaststampers for a Standing Pop Up Card. It was quick and easy and a great presentation.  The message goes on the back of this card.  I love the floral DP by Paper Studios, and the bird and flowers image from SU. 

 I am entering this card in the challenge at Cards 4 Guys- fun folds. 

 And, the third challenge, rainbow.  I decided to make my Technique swap card for an Eclipse card using this challenge. 

 Distress Oxide Blending was used for this background, and alpha dies for the L_CK.  The U is the horseshow from a set by Pretty Pink Posh.  I colored the leprechaun with Copics, the rest with Distress inks. The shamrocks are highlighted using Wink of Stella.

 I am adding this card into the SSS Wednesday AG challenge

And, as I post, I ask for prayers for the Ukraine citizens!

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly

Technique Fun

I created using the Technique challenge at SCS today, and made a card using paper weaving. 

The colors are from the color challenge at Splitcoast, and I used colors as close to the challenge colors as I had. The colors I used are :  Peeled Paint, Wild Wasabi, Wild Honey, Concord Crush, Going Gray.

I colored on the stamp with markers and added a spritz of water and then stamped it on the woven paper. I sponged gray ink on the edges of the woven strips before assembling.  I used gray ink to stamp the background images and the added Wild Honey Distress ink. 

 This is the SU set Ranunculus Romance.

Challenges: TBA

Thanks for stopping by! 

Shelly

Honey, I'm home!

Hello!  We are back home after a week of hubby's baseball and warmer weather : )  I was able to get a little ink onto paper, and Distress ink blending.  Here is what I created:

  

  For the Featured Stamper challenge today, I made a Winter version of Emma's Halloween card.

   The stamps are Stampers Anonymous and this was a Stamptember (2021) stamp set.  I just love this!  Distress ink blending and splatters added (water, ink and Wink of Stella).  Copic markers were used for coloring. There is a stencil for the moon included in the stamp set- I love this!

And, for Falliday, I made a set of tags. This is a sweet SU set- which I love : )

My curious kids always have to try to see what's inside their presents before Christmas... as I did when I was younger.  So, I number them instead of putting To: and From: labels on them.  I used Distress ink blending on these tags and splatters and wink of Stella and ink splatters as well. 

Challenges: TBA

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly

Alcohol and Stamping

I had fun with a technique I found on the internet using Copic (or Alcohol ink) markers and 91% running alcohol.  I experimented with different markers, different strength of Isopropol alcohol and even hand sanitizer.  Here is what I came up with:

 This background is what the technique is supposed to look like- and I love this!  After the alcohol blends the ink, wink of Stella is splattered on- oh my- so pretty!  Then splatters of the AI added. 

This is on a sheet of Vellum run through an EF : ) The EF is SU and the sentiment is SweetnSassy stamps. 

 Another EF- this stamp set is Sunny Studios.  I love this sweet image and coordinating sentiment!

 

Another EF- Sharpie markers were used on this one, and the sentiment was in my stash.

Finally, I initially threw this in the garbage....  The technique did not work so well when I used this Bic marker. But, I decided it was OK.....  This sentiment uses a diecut from MFT. 

My favorite cards are created using techniques, as that is how I learned to stamp!  Back in the day, we did not have Splitcoast Tutorials or Gina K stamp TV : )

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly

Northern Lights

 I am a tad bit behind on the Alpha challenge, but hopped in to do the N=Northern Lights card.  I am not sure if I have ever done this technique or not.....

  I saw a card on Pinterest similar to this, and loved it!  I started with a retired SU green shade-sponged on the ink, then switched over to distress inks. I splattered on white paint and then Wink of Stella. Once the ink was good and dry, I stamped and embossed the tree image. The sentiment is from a Tim Holts sticker sheet book. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly

Splitcoast sketch challenge

 I was invited to join the Sketch challenge team at Splitcoast for 6 months.  We post cards each Wednesday.  The 2nd Wednesday of each month, we have a 'bonus' challenge to do a fun fold.  This week is the Swing Easel card. 

 I dug into some DP that I purchased thinking it was cheery and 'Spring' themed.  I also used stamps new to me from Pretty Pink Posh.  I stamped and embossed the images with black EP. I used Zig waterbrush markers to color in the images.  The wings are colored using a Wink of Stella pen. The bees are up on dimensionals.  

  The sentiment is by SU and is punched using a SU oval punch.  I fussy cut out the layer behind it. 

A fun challenge and a fold I had not tried before!  

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly

Wedding Day

I made a card for the sketch challenge at Splitcoaststampers for an upcoming wedding. 

 The image is from SU- I love this sweet couple.  I colored her with E 81 Copic marker and added Wink of Stella over that. I used Teresa Collins DP that I have hoarded for a few years.....  I added a seam binding bow and pearls to finish off the card. 

 This is pretty CAS for me, but love the simplicity and the image too.  The finished card is 5" x 7"

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly

 Posting a few cards from his past week : )  I am having a little trouble sitting very long, so creating in short segments : )

  This first card is created using no stamps : )  It id for the 50th Anniversary of Anitas Aunt and Uncle in the Netherlands. 

This was created using the Sketch challenge from this past week. I used the couple die from Die-Versions. 

I sorted out my Digital images, and found this fun Leprechaun and the sentiment is from Graciellie Designs.  The image is colored using Copics, the gold frame it sits in is by SU. The background is Distress Inks. 

 For this card, I used the Scan and Cut to trim out one of the images, then used the open shape as a stencil.  I used multiple greens for the background in all of the Distress Inks in greens. There are white circles for Bohek in the background, but it does not show up too well.....   The shamrocks and the corners matched, so used them in unison.  I had to add something next to the Sentiment- this card was begging for it.....  so I added the Washi and the enamel dots.  

This weekend, the mini VSN is opening up for all to join in...we stopped on the way home about a month ago, and decided- nope! DO not NEED to go........  

Which picture can you imagine yourself safe and upsurpassed into ?  The beach, the oalm y=trees- nope.) 

I am guessing a little deep may need preparing for moon -shines- gotta .eh smaller paths 

Have a great week!

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly

Alpha challenge=TY

The Alpha challenge at Splitcoaststampers for this week is TY.  

 I combined the Alpha challenge with the Color challenge at SCS.  I do not have all of the SU colors, so I used Distress inks Wild Honey and Faded Jeans Distress Oxide inks. When they overlapped, a Green showed through.  The image is SU and I stamped one on the background and one is fussy cut and added over the top.  I used Versamark and added Iridescent Ice EP over the image. 

 The ribbon is shimmery and I added twine over it. The edge punch is from a MS edge punch.

 I loved using an older stamp set and using it in a more up to date way!

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly

Water Park Fun

Over at Splitcoast, the Teapot Tuesday challenge is Water Park Fun!  I was inspired by a card I saw on IG by Jennifran, so went to work to create!

 I used House Mouse images and fussy cut them out.  They are colored using Copic markers.  The cardstock is a SU in color from 2014 ish....  I used a stencil by Sweet Stamps and SU Pool Party ink. Then, I used Mermaid Lagoon to add color to the edge.  I layered it on a Kraft colored card, and used a Unity dotted stamp on the background.  I also added a SU beach ball and beach bucket.  The sentiment is MFT. I added a few leaves from a Cheery Lynn die. 

 The mice look pretty chill, and I wish I was at that waterpark! 

I'll add this House Mouse watermark card to the House Mouse and Friends challenge- AG

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly

Virtual Stamp Night part 2

 The challenges for VSN went live Friday, and I had a fun time creating.  Here are a few more cards created for the challenges.

This card was made for the VSN Mini challenge and the theme was to use 2 blues. The main panel is a Shaving Cream and Brusho technique. I cut out a Memory Box floral diecut. The sentiment is white embossed on back cardstock- and is by Hero Arts. 

This card is for a California Girl theme- Surfin Safari.  The images are all SU and Distress Inks are used for the background. I think it would be great to be here right now..... : )

This stamp set is unmarked, so not sure where it is from, the cards are by Hero Arts.  The theme for this challenge is Summer in the City- no one on the roads- they are at the beach in the scene above : )

There are 22 challenges total, so lots of different cards to create- stop by and play along!

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly

Happy Graduation

 Needing a grad card or two this year, I decided to use a technique from the Spring Card Class 2.

  I really like the way the background worked out.  I used Grad Anya Digi from The Greeting Farm, a small sentiment from SU, and Studio G stamps for the background. The number set is not labeled.  I used Copics to color the image and used Memory Box stitched rectangle to cut out the image. 

Challenges: 

A Place to Start- create your own background

Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly