Paper Perfection Blog Hop

 Do you love Designer Paper like me?  You buy it and then you cannot use it....... Then one day you realize you have gobs of it and need to use it up so you can buy the new papers on the store shelves......!

  There is a new CD by Pat Huntoon from The Technique Junkies called Paper Perfection- and today the TJ design team is showcasing a few of the techniques from the CD. There are lots of great ways to use up all of that hoarded Designer Paper!  The Hop starts HERE at the Designer Blog.

  I have chosen two techniques to showcase- the first is called Woven Designer Paper. It is really quick and easy!

 This is Bo Bunny DP and I used stamps By Mark's Finest Papers- a TJ sponsor. I colored the butterfly with Copics and added Fairy Dust Creative inspirations Paint for some shimmer.

 I made a 2nd card- I accidentally started on the Right side of the DP, so I just went with it and here is what I created:

 The sentiment image is by Sweet and Sassy stamps- a TJ sponsor company. The Butterflies are made using a shimmery cardstock by Paper Temptress.

 The Faux Mosaic technique is also included on the CD- I created a card using this technique as well.

I used an image by About Art Accents/Art Neko- a TJ sponsor company. I colored the image with Copics and used Washi paper and Graphic 45 Bird's Song DP.

 You can see the index to the CD HERE

 Here is the Blog Hop order in case you get lost along the way:  

Judy Jackson   http://techniquejunkies.blogspot.com

Nancy Dawson  http://creativewishes.blogspot.com

Shelly Schmidt -You Are HERE Now

Beth Norman   http://sunflowers-dragonflies.ca/blog

Jane Bosi         http://janesaddiction.typepad.com

Holly Brown    http://www.glitterstampsandink.blogspot.com

Hetty Sanders  http://craftchaos.blogspot.com

Tricia OBin      http://www.thepassionatestamper.blogspot.com

Pat Huntoon     http://patstamps.blogspot.com

 Thanks for stopping by!
Shelly

Alcohol Ink ATC's

I joined in a swap hosted by my friend Diane (who does not have a blog...) over at Rubber Stamp Chat.  The trades are always fabulous in these swaps......  Here is what I created:

Technique Junkies technique called Alcohol Ink Splatters (April/May 2013).  I used a die set by Cheery Lynn, and the bat is made with a butterfly punch (cutting off the bottom portion). Sentiment by Sweet Stamps ( HERE ).  I added Gold Stickles to the border of the ATC.

Another Alcohol Ink Splatters using a sentiment by Artistic Outpost (Think and Wonder) and the Silhouette die by Joy Crafts (HERE) .

And, finally- a piece of acetate with AI's and run through the Big Shot, then I added a Cheery Lynn Mini Butterfly (HERE).

 I was having fun, so did not make them all the same..... The bottom of the Yellow is a portion of an oval die frame (HERE).

Here are the ATC's I rec'd back:

Lt-Deb Lovett- Ink applied to a fabric base
Diane M- AI's applied to glossy paper

Lt  Pattidee-Tie Die AI
Rt Sheila Rose-AI on felt pad w/glossy CS

Lt- Jaimie Sander
Rt-cgstamper

Lt-Marianclare- AI on vellum then embossed
Rt-Pat Hanberry-AI then Goosebumps. The butterfly is attached to the bead, not the ATC so it is free floating.

There is another AI swap hostess Diane- due Nov 15th - I am going to join in again- want to join us- HERE is the link: AI Swap hostess Mylemontwist

Thanks for stopping by!
 Shelly

Sweet Stamps Challenge- Borders

It's another great challenge at Sweet Stamps .  Our challenge theme for this week is Borders.

   This border stamp was the very first stamp I purchased from Sweet Stamps when I found them at the stamp show. I used to sew and smock, and this border reminds me of lace.
 I stamped the image, then turned it upside down and stamped it again going in the other direction:

    At that first show, I asked my friends to go back to the Sweet Stamps booth before we left, and ended up purchasing the Parchment supplies too- I just LOVED the look of it!
   Here is a close-up of the butterfly- the pictures do not capture the parchment:

 The Parchment Vellum looks so much prettier than any other vellum (ask me how I know) ....I tried NOT buying it to start out with and used regular vellum- different varieties, and finally gave in and bought the Parchment vellum. I took the stylus and embossed from the back of the vellum to create the white areas.

Here is a great visual tutorial by Stacey- owner at Sweet Stamps.

  I decided the card needed one more thing.....so I added Candy Brads that were painted with Creative Inspirations Paint in Copper, then I added lines over that with a Sakura Gelli Roll pen.
  I also stamped a butterfly in purple inside of the card and highlighted it with the Sakura pen.

I made an envelope for my card using some shimmery purple cardstock : )

 Here are the Sweet Stamps supplies I used:

 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!

  We have a monthly challenge as well- 9/15-10/14-Paper Piecing. 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:
Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Amusing Challenge- Anything Goes
365 Cards- Day 273-Much Have : )  Parchment crafting
Eureka Stamps- Wings and Things
Use Your Stuff- Heat Embossing
Creative Inspirations Paint- Anything Goes
A Creative Romance- Winged Creations

Sweet Stamps also has a PINTREST page- HERE

Thanks for stopping by!
 Shelly

Three ways to look at the same stamp

Oriental Stamp Art (Yahoo Group) has so much inspiration and so many challenges and tips.  One tip by RLI (aka Margo) is to use a stamp in three ways.  I combined that challenge with the weekly sketch challenge and the monthly technique challenge- make a frame around your card.

 This is the card I made for the weekly sketch. I used a bamboo embossing folder, highlighted the raised area with Artichoke ink, and added black cardstock over that (Cuttlebug Highlight). The image is fussy cut and layered with dimensionals on the circle.

The image was a gift for joining in a swap. I colored it with Distress markers for all three of the cards. After coloring and stamping, I took a paintbrush and smoothed out the color a tad.

 Next, I made a couple of cards for the Frame challenge for September.

 This technique is called Simply Framed and I learned it from the Technique Junkies. I watercolored a bit more on this card, adding a shadow around the bird and floral images and creating a little dimension. The cardstock is called Confetti and is a bit vanilla with flecks in it. I did a bit of masking on the flowers for the upper Rt corner, but was pleased with the way they came out.

 For this frame, I stamped the image first. Next I placed a post-it note over the image and sponged around the edge. I added a Kanji image from Stonehouse Stamps , and an embossed image by About Art Accents. The embossing Powder is shimmery. Harmony is also from About Art Accents.

One stamp, three cards, three ways.  2 challenges. One happy stampin Camper : )

Challenges- heck ya!!!
365 Cards- day 266- paint brushed
Cut it Up- Use circles & Die Cuts
Inspire Me Fridays- Anything Goes.  Use a stamp three ways : )
Sister Act- Anything Goes
Crafters Cafe- Die cuts/ Punches

Thanks for stopping by!
 Shelly

Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner

I worked late tonight....so am just now posting winners for my blog candy- Randon.org picked the winners

First choice at a set is

Mary Strauser said...

thank Shelly for the chance. Love coming to your blog when I am stuck on a card. I can always get some inspiration.

How sweet- Thank You!  I will send you a note and see which set you would like, and will get # 2 in the mail to:

Donna said...

Two very nice sets, Shelly. Thanks for sharing with us!

Donna, once I hear from Mary, I will get your set in the mail!

Thanks for stopping by!
 Shelly

Sweet Stamps Challenge- Roses

It's another fun challenge at Sweet Stamps .  Our challenge theme for this week is Roses.

 Here is a sneak peak at one of the techniques for the Oct Technique Junkies Newsletter- Painted Burlap. I used a SweetCuts die to cut out the butterfly die, and painted it using Smoosh- so it is shimmery IRL. I used ink from the Spots and watercolored the image. The pin is from Pinque Peacock. I colored the Copics on the Rhinestones to colorize them.

Here are the Sweet Stamps supplies I used:

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!

  We have a monthly challenge as well- 9/15-10/14-Paper Piecing. 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:
Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Amusing Challenges- Pearls or gems
One Stitch at a Time- Anything Goes
Pile it On- Focus on Warm Colors
Our Creative Corner- Forgotten supplies- dug out the burlap
Craft-Dee-BowZ- Anything goes with a handmade bow
Crafty Cardmakers- Winged things- burlap butterflies

Sweet Stamps also has a PINTREST page- HERE

Thanks for stopping by!
 Shelly

Blog Candy

I am cleaning some more..... I have more than I can use- I will give these sets separately- so you have 2 chances to win. Neither of these sets has ever been used.

 Just leave a comment to win. I will use Random.org on Friday 9/27 in the PM- when I get home from work.

If you post the candy on your blog, come back and leave a second comment and it will give you a 2nd chance to win.

Leave me an e-mail or a way to contact you.

I will ship worldwide

Thanks for stopping by and good luck!!
 Shelly

ATC's -Stamp Carving.....

My ATC Group theme for September was stamp carving. There are tons of video's out there, and more than one way to carve stamps for the beginner like me : )

 For my Swap ATC's, I tried to draw a flower and carve it, and did not do too well, so I found a picture on google and printed it out and went from there. The background is Glimmer mist sprayed onto cardstock, and the image is stamped with Versamark and embossed.

 You can see that I used a variety of carving supplies- erasers from the dollar store on the upper Lt, an eraser from Dick Blick that has  little engraved raised areas- made for cool texture in the flowers I stamped and the pink is Speedball carving block.

 This is the 1-4-1 ATC that I made using the blue and white stamp above and the dotted stamp (bottom LT). I used the end of a pencil- empty eraser/metal end piece and pressed it into the eraser I was carving on, and then carved around it- the other side of the eraser was also used, and is the opposite image where I carved out the circles- you can see I used it on my ATC.

  I took a doodling class at Create Chicago with Joanne Sharpe, and was trying to use some of my newly learned technique...... ( I am so end-processed thinking, that this is really hard for me!!!).  The eraser had little impressed areas in it- you can see them in the flower petal leaves.

 This is the beautiful ATC I recieved in the 1-4-1- made by Mary:

 For the group swap, many members made many different ATC's- so this is the selection I came home with:

Lt made by Carol ; Rt side made by Linda

Lt made by Diane- she made multiple shape stamps and used them in the background, Rt made by Mari

Lt made by Diane M ; Rt made by Cindy

Lt made by Harriet (using foam stamps- picture later), Rt Marci

 Lt made by Mary W ; Rt made by Deb- also using foam.

Here is how the foam stamps (by Harriet) were created:

On the Lt is a stamped image using the foam- which is glued onto a foam 'block'........

I loved this swap and will most likely be doing some more stamp carving- before I go though, I want to share a couple more pictures : )

 I had to take a pic of Diane M's 1-4-1 card- using the Chicago skyline as above- but in a Halloween theme- I just love this ATC : )    I am not sure who picked this one out of the hat, but it was not me, so I needed a picture......

After the swap, Diane S had index cards and Deli paper and we passed around the stamps we carved and stamped images........ here is a look at some of them.......

I love this group- it really has challenged my creativity!

Thanks for stopping by- Have a great day

 Shelly