MFT Card Challenges Weekly Sketch #336

Hi! I'm here with my entry for the weekly sketch challenge at the MFT Card Challenges blog.

 

I've kept my card sweet and simple this week.

 

 

This card turned out to be a test of what inks do and don't work well with these stamps and the watercolor paper that I cut them from!  The flowers are from the Mini Modern Blooms stamp/die-namics set.  They were stamped with several different types of inks on watercolor paper.  The notched banner was cut from the MFT Sweet Celebration paper pad.  The sentiment banner is from Blueprints Die-namics #28 and I stamped a sentiment from the Springtime Blooms stamp set.

 

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MFT Card Challenges Weekly Sketch #335

Hi! I'm back again with my take on this week's sketch challenge from the MFT Card Challenges blog.  Below is the sketch for this week.


Here is my interpretation...

 

 

I had a difficult time with this one as I started a completely different card and then scrapped it.  I'm sure I was overthinking it!

 

The ink blended background was done with Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Salty Ocean and Mermaid Lagoon.  The die-cut images were watercolored with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens.  A complete list of supplies from My Favorite Things is shown below.

 

Flamingos Die-namics

Jungle Friends Die-namics

Essential Fishtail Sentiment Strips Die-namics

Stitched Scallop Basic Edges 2 Die-namics

Blueprints 16 Die-namics

Tickled Pink Stamps

Cloud Stencil

Sweet Celebrations Paper Pack

Proper Pinstripes Paper Pack

 

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My Favorite Things Weekly Sketch Challenge

I wasn't sure my blog would still be here!  It's been a long time since I've posted!  Today I'm sharing my entry for the weekly sketch challenge at My Favorite Things.  The details for the challenge can be found here if you're interested in joining the fun!

Here is the sketch...


And here is my take on it...

I used two My Favorite Things stamp/die-namic sets, Tiki Party and Polynesian Paradise, along with the Blueprints #16 die-namics and the Stitched Basic Edges 2 die-namics.  The sunset background was blended with Tim Holtz Mustard Seed, Picked Raspberry, Wilted Violet and Blueprint distress inks.  The images were colored with copic markers.

I had fun putting this card together and hope I can play along on a regular basis.  Thanks for stopping by!

Rubbermoon Moonmail Club ATC Swap - September 2015

Well, I think it's about time to blow the dust off of this blog and put it back into action!  At least I hope to do that!

After a long hiatus I decided to participate in the most recent Rubbermoon Moonmail ATC swap.  If you're not familiar with Rubbermoon you should definitely check them out here.  And if you're not familiar with the Moonmail club you should check it out here!  Tons of fun every month!  Kristen recently began offering Claudia Rose rubber stamps!  For those who have been around rubber stamping for a while you'll remember all of those super cute little images that Claudia Rose was known for!  Well now you can order them from Rubbermoon!

For September we received this fantastic Claudia Rose rubber stamp in our Moonmail package along with several other goodies!  You really should consider joining the Moonmail club!  I love getting my package every month!

I received this lovely ATC from the very talented and funny Lydia!  She gets some serious props for fussy-cutting that moon sliver! She also sent the cute little mini envelope filled with die cut leopard-patterned wings!  Lydia keeps us all in stitches in the special Facebook group for members of the MoonMail club! 

The ATC below, which I created using Claudia's stamp, went to Carissa.  The cute little car and the sentiment are also Rubbermoon images from the very talented Barb Rogers.

I also sent Carissa some Day of the Dead faux postage made with Kristen's new Milagros stamp collection however I neglected to take a photo of those before I put them in the envelope!

Kristen isn't just the owner of Rubbermoon she's also one of the very talented artists who create Rubbermoon rubber stamp images!  I think I've ordered almost the entire Milagros collection.  I hope to have a good play day with them in the near future!  So if you haven't already done so head on over to Rubbermoon to see what it's all about.  While you're there take a look at the Rubbemoon blog too!

12 Tags of 2015 - January

Just popping in to post my January tag for Tim's 12 Tags of 2015.  I didn't realize that the month was running out on me so I put this together rather quickly last night!  I didn't deviate much from Tim's process other than not using the distress stain spray since I don't have any of them.  I used some Tsukineko walnut stain antiquing spray which I discovered doesn't quite dry the same!!  But in the end it all worked out.

 

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12 Tags of 2014 - December

Happy Friday Everyone!  I'm here to post my final tag for Tim's 12 Tags of 2014!  I actually made all twelve tags for the first time EVER!!!

I really liked the tag that Tim created for this month.  I have the previously released Reindeer Flight die but not the new Prancing Deer.  I thought about using the older die and creating some antlers with the Branch Tree die but I decided to use the new Angelic die instead and I'm really glad I did!

Here's my tag...

 

I attempted Tim's method for the background on the tag but it didn't work out for me.  I don't have the distress stain sprays so I used Perfect Pearls for the metallic spray and it didn't mix well with the distress paint and my homemade Mini Mister spray stain.  The tag remained sticky after it had dried and it was a little brighter than I liked.  I'm sure there's a lesson on that somewhere in the Creative Chemistry 102 class!!  Although I've paid for the class I haven't watched any of the content so I found out the hard way!!  I went back to the drawing board and created the background by misting the tag with water and then swiping it through Faded Jeans and Brushed Pewter distress stains.

 

The rest of the tag was made based on Tim's tutorial.  I used the Starry Night embossing folder on the Frosted material.  The angel was painted with Antique Linen distress paint. I added Mustard Seed distress glitter to her wings for some extra bling. The trumpet was painted with a Ranger Adirondack Metallic Gold paint dabber. If I had it to do over I probably would have painted her wings with the gold paint instead of using the distress glitter. I sprinkled the rock candy distress glitter on using my thumb and index finger (similar to the way you'd add a pinch of salt to a recipe) since I don't have that type of tea infuser. Walnut distress ink was then used to tone everything down.  Originally I was going to use the word "Joy" on the tag because that's what this angel represents to me. But it didn't seem like enough so I chose "Peace on Earth" and added the Joyful muse token.

 

I'm totally impressed with myself for taking the time to do the actual sewing instead of stapling the Frosted to the background.  I think it's a first for me!  It only took two minutes since my sewing machine was already threaded with the right color of thread.  Had it not been I might not have done it!  It's also a little uneven because I was under the influence of pseudoephedrine for a sinus headache and my hands were shaky!

 

The Industrious Border sticker was in my possession thanks to Paula Cheney as it was in the Collection Folio class kit from her recent teaching trip to Whim So Doodle!  The Frosted material was graciously supplied to me by my good friend Sue. She shared part of the package she bought when we met to take Paula's classes. Thanks Sue!  Sometimes it takes a village to make a tag!

 

And there you have it!  The final tag for 2014!  This will probably be my last post for this year so I want to wish all of you Happy Holidays and may the New Year bring you joy, health and lots of love!

 

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Holiday Ornaments with Rubbermoon Arts





Happy Holidays to everyone!  I'm here today to share some cute ornaments that I made with some holiday images that I recently bought from RubberMoon Art Stamps!  Aren't they cute?!  I just love how they turned out!  Below I've shared how I made them.

 

 



I stamped the central images twice so that I could mount them with foam tape for dimension.  The images were colored with Distress markers and a water brush.  I also added stickles glitter accents to them.  The finished designs were mounted on a scalloped circle die cut (Papertrey Ink) measuring 3 1/4".  To complete the ornament I placed a couple of spoonfuls of iridescent artificial snow in the center of the assembled piece.  I used the two-piece plastic ornaments that you can buy in your local craft store.  I tapped the edge of one half of the plastic ornament into a clear and quick drying liquid glue.  I centered the plastic ornament on the scalloped circle and held it in place for a bit.  Then I let it sit undisturbed until the glue dries.  If you pick it up and shake it before the glue dries completely the iridescent snow will stick around the edge.  (I know this from experience!)  If you want that look then shake it gently and sit it back down until it dries completely.  I added a little die cut bow to the top of the ornament.  You could also add tinsel or ribbon around the edge.

 

So there you have it!  Really easy and fun to make!  Make sure you take the time to check out the great images available at RubberMoon Art Stamps!  And right now they have a section of retiring images that are on sale for 50% off!  I already placed and received my order, shown below, and can't wait to get them inky!!!

 

 

While you're there make sure you check out the RubberMoon Mail Club!  Each month you'll receive an exclusive stamp, sometimes along with some really cool extras, and will have access to a club Facebook page and monthly tutorials from Kristen Powers!  There's also a monthly ATC swap and periodic special offers on RubberMoon Art Stamps.  Kristen is very generous with the discounts she offers exclusively to club members!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!