Greetings! I thought I would post a card I made for the Impression-Obsession Challenge .
The challenge theme at IO is 'You're an animal.' Owls are animals, yes? And I just adore these cute little Impression-Obsession owl stamps (B7800 Owl on Hat and D7801 Owl on Head. I stamped, colored them with Copics, then fussy-cut them and layered them onto a die cut heart (die unknown). It is actually two stamps, which I stacked. The verse is also Impression-Obsession (A14476) More Than Candy Corn.
I added some Simon Says Stamp Assorted Moonshine sequins, and layered the heart on an A2 card, layered with some candy corn designer paper and a strip of purple.
I added some feathers and a pretty shimmery orange ribbon and bow for a whimsical touch.
This will be our halloween card for my six year old granddaughter. Now I have to make one for her older sister.
I also added this card to the Falliday Fest Challenge at SplitCoastStampers HERE.
NOW for some news I've been waiting to tell you, which will explain why I haven't posted much here in the past four weeks. (don't worry, I'm back)! I am now on the Dirty Dozen Design Team for SplitCoastStampers! I received an email about four weeks ago from Lydia, asking me if I would be interested in being on the design team. It really took me by surprise! I am honored and delighted to represent SCS. I have been working furiously, making cards for the October theme challenge (Creepy Crawlies), and learning the 'behind the scenes' ropes. Mine and the other 11 Dirty Dozen design team members six cards each will be posted in the October theme gallery. The monthly theme challenge is available to be viewed and entered by SplitCoastStamper Fan Club members. The other galleries are open to anyone. Here is a link to the Splitcoaststampers site. I hope you will stop by to see all the amazing cards.
SCS is a fun community, with daily, weekly, and monthly challenges, tutorials, and hundreds of members' galleries.
You can also join the site and add your own gallery. I have been a member there since 2007. Please stop by there and say hello. There are tons of forums where you can ask questions, check out what's new, get tips and ideas.
I'm happy to be back in my blog, and will continue to regularly post here. Now that I am familiar with the procedures and technical stuff over at SCS, I will have more time for my home sweet home here at Paper Arts Cafe!
I hope you are having a great week. See you soon in the cafe!
Blessings,
lynda
Today's card is for my sister-in-law, who is recuperating from surgery. I hope she likes it and it brings her some cheer....
I know poppies are not purple, but I really wanted to use it on these flowers today. I guess you could say I used artistic license.
Stamps: Penny Black Poppies 3949H and Thinking of You from Penny Black Gratitude clear set 30-105.
Other: Spellbinder's die for purple embossed frame; Lawn Fawn stitched squares dies; amethyst gems from my stash, Spectrum Noir crystal clear sparkle pen; fun foam; Copic markers.
I stamped the poppies onto white card stock and colored them with my Copic markers. I used the stitched square die, then brushed distress ink (dusty concord) along the outside edges. I then framed it with the purple die cut/embossed frame, then layered it onto black. I used fun foam to attach it to my card base, to give it dimension.
A strip of decorative paper and some of the same card stock as the frame along the left edge give it some interest. I gave the flowers some sparkle with my Spectrum Noir crystal clear sparkle pen. I stamped the verse, and added some gems to finish off the card front.
Here's a peek at the inside....
Simon Says Stamp Prayers stamp set and die. I don't know who the sprig is...it was in my stash unmounted.
I am adding my card to these challenges:
Penny Black At Allsorts Challenge - All things spring
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Spring or Easter
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Showers and/or flowers
I made several cards today. Some for our church card ministry to send to parishioners in hospitals or shut-ins, and a few for relatives and friends....just because. I was on a roll! This was my last one for the day.
Thank you for visiting.
Blessings,
Lynda
Just popping in with a quick post tonight. I will be back tomorrow, but now it's getting late, and I want to get this up on the blog before I go to bed.
Materials:
Canvas paper
Copic markers
Vellum paper
Gold fine cording
Want 2 Scrap self adhesive pearls
Card stock
Penny Black cling stamp Bejeweled 40-452
Various Penny Black stamps for background
Impression-Obsession die DIE234-M
I inked the floral stamp (Bejeweled) with Tim Holtz distress ink in antique linen, and stamped it onto a canvas paper panel, then heat set it. Using Copic markers, I colored the image, heating between layers, and reapplying colors and blending until I was happy with the look.
Next, I added color to the background with my Copics, and smudged and blended, then stamped images in the background for a collage-type/tapestry look.
I added the die over a piece of vellum so it would stand out and not get lost in the image, attached that to the panel, and tied some fine gold cord around and made a bow. I attached the whole shebang to a brown A2 card, added some pearls, and that was that.
I am adding my card to these challenges:
Penny Black at Allsorts -- Anything goes
Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Bright and cheery colors
The Flower Challenge - Anything goes
Stampin Royalty - Favorite technique
The Daily Marker - 30 Day Color Challenge
My birthday was today, so I had a busy day being spoiled by my hubby. We went to the movies, out to dinner, to Starbucks, and a relaxing evening at home.
I had read The Shack a few years ago, and thought then what a great book it would make. Well, the movie released yesterday, finally, and that was # 1 on my birthday list. It followed the book closely, and I personally think the cinematography was brilliant. I recommend it.
Thanks so much for stopping in. Hope to see you back here tomorrow.
Blessings,
lynda
