ATC's- Lots of them!!!

 I am a little behind in posting my ATC Swaps- I am in a monthly swap locally, and have joined in a Technique Junkies Swap as well.
 
 The local swap theme- Stencils

 This is an ATC I made for both f the swaps- I used this one for my 1-4-1 swap since it was right around Easter. This technique is called Stencil with a Twist. Image is Impression Obsession and the background stamp is Starving Artistamps. I cut a stencil for my background with an SVG from Bird's Cards- which she generously offers for free- love her beautiful files- on my new Silhouette Cameo! This is a mini version of a card I made for TJ newsletter.

 Here are the rest of my trades:

 These three Geisha ladies are all one (background) stamp by Technique Junkies. The background is Wendy Vechi Gold embossing Paste over a bright Delusions background.

 This single Geisha by Mark's Finest Papers. Same Technique as above.

 The next three are the same technique as above- the theatre images are from (now closed) Firecracker Designs by Pamela. The Owl is a pre-colored image from DeeDee digi's, and the rooster  and sentiment are by .SmARTworks (now closed).

  This is my 1-4-1 trade- this is by Diane M and the butterfly is made from duct tape. She made the background using a Gelli Plate.

 On the Lt -Diane Schafer
On the Rt Diane Marr

On the Lt- Joann
On the Rt- Carol

On the Lt- Linda
On the Rt Marcey

On the Lt- Harriet
On the Rt Mary W.

And, a few more ATC's from the Technique Junkies swap for May- I was the hostess- I made mine all different for this one as well- the bunny one shown first was one of my 5, and the Geisha with the fan above (Technique Junkies) was one as well.

  This background is called Faux Mosaic and the image is a digi from Create with TLC.

And this is a portion of a stamp by Technique Junkies and the technique is called Pearly Gelato's.

  This is called Washi Shaker By Hewitt H

  Barb I made her ATC's all different as well- this is called Pastel Stripes.

 This is by Barb I- telescoping ATC.

 One more by Barb I - called Woven Background.

 This is by Beth C. and is called Depth of Field .

 This is by Cheryl R., and is called Circle Strips.

 Holly B used Delusions Resist on her ATC.

 Juliet A created using Goosebump Resist and also Zentangled on the reverse of her ATC

 Lynn W created using Altered Design Paper.

Priscella made her ATC's using the same technique, called Shadow Tiles, but different images.

Thanks for stopping by!
Shelly

Sweet Stamps- Mother's Day

We are creating for Mother's Day at Sweet Stamps this week. I used the same supplies and made 2 different cards for the weekly theme.

  I used some Silver Lustre cardstock from Paper Temptress as the base. I added the embossed Parchment with a spray adhesive after removing the center oval. The Roses are embossed on Parchment vellum, colored with Copics and fussy cut out. I used the spray adhesive to attach the roses. The sentiment is embossed n vellum and adhered to a smaller piece of Silver Lustre- centered under the sentiment. I took a Stardust Gelly Roll pen and added sparkle to the teardrop shapes and scallops around the edges.

 For the second card, I stamped and embossed on the Parchment Vellum- I love the look of the Queen's Gold EP on the Vellum. I used the Stylus from the back side of the vellum and debossed the edge scallops and tear drop shapes. I pierced the center oval with the 2 needle tool and the magnetic grid.

 I love the look of the piercing on the vellum. This is the link to Parchment images and the tools available at Sweet Stamps.com.

There are classes offered on working with Parchment crafting at My Creative Classroom HERE

Sweet Stamps also sells a complete kit for parchment crafting HERE. I have to say- the parchment craft is what drew me into the Sweet Stamps booth- and I resisted, but had to come back and ended up purchasing the basics

Here are the supplies I used to make both of my cards this week:

Embossing Pal Anti-Static Pouch	Parchment Craft Vellum PCV25	Scroll Scissors Frame 476	Entwined Roses	Mother's Day	Distress Clear Embossing Ink
Queen's Gold	Soft Grip Stylus Tools	6x9 Straight Magnetic Grid	Copic Sketch Markers	V2 Vellum Adhesive Spray	Piercing/ Perforating Pad 31419
2 Needle Pergamano® Piercing Tool 10261	4-Split Perforating Tool 10226	Gelly Roll Stardust Glitter Pen CLEAR

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 I hope you will join in the challenge! Every entry qualifies you for a chance to win $20 of items from the store at Sweet Stamps, and if you use a Sweet Stamps image- you will receive an additional chance to win! The winner is chosen by Random.org- so everyone has a chance to win!

  Here is a direct link to the Monthly Challenge as well- Dryer Sheet Flowers 5/4-6/1.  You have a chance to WIN- winners drawn by Random.org.

  Stop by the Sweet Stamps Challenge Blog HERE to see what the rest of the DT has created for the Challenges

 Challenges:
Amusing- Mother's
The Squirrel and the Fox- Mother's Day
Sisterhood of the Snarky Stampers- Y is for your Mama
Creative Corner- For Mom
Get Inky- Mothers Day with Flowers
Scrapping4fun Challenges- Mothers Day
Cupboard Trilogy- Flowers

***Sweet Stamps also has a PINTREST page- HERE ***

Thanks for stopping by!
 Shelly

Sweet Stamps- Dryer Sheet Flowers

At Sweet Stamps we are making dryer sheet flowers for our Monthly challenge.

 I have to hide used dryer sheets from my husband- he re-uses them...in the interest of a penny saved..... and then I go to work and have the worst case of Static Cling..... : )

 Anyway, I tried a couple of different ways of coloring my dryer sheets- instead of using spray, I used Direct to dryer sheet (red) with Barn Door Distress Ink, and it worked fine.

I also colored directly onto the dryer sheet with Copics (yellow) - added a touch of  "O" to clean off my non-stick craft mat with the left over ink, and let that dry- worked fine as well.

  I used my sewing skills to make my flowers- one is a straight piece of the dryer sheet gathered along one edge.

Next, I take both ends of the thread and pull them together and tie it into a knot. One is 1/4" x's 4" and the other is just a touch over 1/4" x's 6"

 For the red rose, I cut a circle out of a dryer sheet, cut that around in a circle ~ 3/8" wide:

Next, I rolled the cut strip loosely around a skewer.

I added a couple of stitches of thread at the base so it would stay in place.  I added Stickles to all of the flower edges.


 The floral images on the mail panels are stamped and colored with Copics. I used a dryer sheet glued on and glittered over the top. I added a little bit of gathered dryer sheet at the base of the card attached with sticky tape, then added my flowers.

 Here are the Sweet Stamps supplies I used:

Fancy Flowers Set #1	Deco Frames & Silhouettes Clear Stamp Set	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Copic Sketch Markers	Sparkly Sweet Ultrafine Transparent Glitter	Distress Ink Pad BARN DOOR
Stickles Glitter Glue CHRISTMAS RED	Stickles Glitter Glue YELLOW	Core'dinations Classy Reds	1/4" Super Sticky Tape

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 I hope you will join in the challenge! Every entry qualifies you for a chance to win $20 of items from the store at Sweet Stamps, and if you use a Sweet Stamps image- you will receive an additional chance to win! The winner is chosen by Random.org- so everyone has a chance to win!

  Stop by the Sweet Stamps Challenge Blog HERE to see what the rest of the DT has created for the Challenges

 Challenges:
Crazy4Challenges- April Showers bring May Flowers
Speedy Fox and Friends- Flowers
Crafts 4 Eternity- Stamp It
Just Add Ink- Inspiration photo- flowers
Simply Create 2- Stack Um- layers
A Little Bit Crafty- Flower Power


***Sweet Stamps also has a PINTREST page- HERE ***

Thanks for stopping by!
 Shelly

Rubbed Gelato's and Blog Candy

 I had a little bit of fun playing with Gelato's- that is a challenge with my SCS Stamping Addicts group.

 I  learned this Rubbed Gelato's technique in June 2012  Technique Junkies newsletter.... It is a simple resist technique, but it packs alot of punch, don't you think?   
The stamps are by Technique Junkies (formerly Stamp Camp). The dress form is TH grungeboard that came pre-cut, covered with Gelato's as well. I added a little lace, then could not resist adding a bit of bling too.

I am feeling quite blessed, and would love to share!  I have a little Gelato candy for you today- if you are interested! These are the same Gelato's I used in my card above.

 Please be a blog follower this round, and if you post this on your sidebar, and come back and let me know, you will get a 2nd chance to win! Don't forget to leave me a way to contact you back!
I will be announcing the winner on Monday and hope to mail these out Tuesday- so don't forget to check back!  Yes- I will mail worldwide : )

Challenges- love them!
One Crazy Stamper- AG with an embellishment
4 Crafty Girls- AG
Frilly and Funkie- Sewing and/or Fashion


Thanks for stopping by!
Shelly

Bodacious Backgrounds

 There is nothing better for me than learning new ways to use my supplies to make cards!  Today, some of the Design Team members at Technique Junkies are joining T.J owner Pat Huntoon in a Blog Hop to present to you some of the techniques on a new CD-Bodacious Backgrounds.

I made two cards for the hop- both use supplies I already have on hand  in my 'stash'.
This first card is called the Outlined Resist technique.

 This card uses the Roses background image (S483) from Technique Junkies/formerly Stamp Camp. I used a combination of ink brands for this quick and easy floral delight. My Mother is a Master gardener and has the most beautiful roses, so images of Roses always make me think of Mom: )

 Next, I made a bright and cheery card using the Irresistible Rainbow technique.A perfect Spring card...well, if Spring ever decided to arrive here to stay!

 Again, I used stamps from Technique Junkies/formerly known as Stamp Camp.The Blue and Yellow cardstocks I used are from Paper Temptress- there is a little bit of sparkle in it, and I used a stick pin, ribbon and charms from my stash.

Here is the Blog Hop order:

Judy Jackson      

Hetty Sanders   

Ann Clack          

Tricia O’Bin        

Shelly Schmidt   YOU ARE HERE! 

Holly Brown        

Nancy Dawson  

Pat Huntoon  
  

This new Bodacious Background Stamp CD contains 30 ways to use your background stamps in fun and creative ways!  Learn how to color, stamp and transform your background stamped images.  The CD contains 20 brand new tutorials plus 10 techniques from the TJ archives.  All 30 tutorials are in step-by-step pdf format - compatible for Macs and PCs alike.  All the tutorials are printable to 8-1/2” x 11” paper.  This is the link for the table of contents for this lovely new CD Bodacious Background Stamps CD index page. 

This link will take you to the Table of Contents page for the CD.

 Bodacious Background Stamp CD Index (table of contents)

 The CD is available for order TODAY by using the dropdown below.  The CD will be shipped in less than 2 weeks!

Select One or More CDs to add to your order

Bodacious Background Stamps CD $9.95 USD Designer Paper Perfection $14.95 USD Shimmer Glimmer Sparkle and Shine CD $14.95 USD Great Gifts CD $14.95 USD Mini Album Mania CD $14.95 USD 3D and Fun Folds CD $17.95 USD Emboss or Die CD $17.95 USD Simple & Easy Inking Remix CD $9.95 USD Fancy Folds and Motion CD $17.95 USD Move It Shape It CD Combination $17.95 USD

Thanks for stopping by!
Shelly