Impression Obsession Old Is New

 

Hello friends.  Today we are focusing on our older stamps at Impression Obsession.  I have always loved these pretty candy jars.  There are so many ways to use this, and dozens of color combinations begging to be tried!

 

Stamps links:

Candy Jars G2332

Candy Jar SS-233-E (inside)

You're The Best C21211 (inside)

Stencil:  ACLD High Frequency 

 

 How I made my card:

• On watercolor paper, I stamped the Candy Jars image with nocturne Clair ink pad. 
• I painted the images with Gansai Tambi watercolors.
• For the background, I used the High Frequency stencil from A Colorful Life Designs.
• INSIDE:  I stamped the You're The Best verse and the Candy Jar.

And that's my blast from the past for today.  Hope you like it, and are inspired to pull out some of your older stamps for a play!

 

Be sure to check out the other designer's projects.  You can find their blog links here.

Thanks for stopping by.

Blessings,

 

A Stamp, A Stencil, And Zentangle!

 

Heart Without Dreams SD1028 

Live In Color SD929 (inside)

Half Sun Stencil 

Flower Explosion Stencil 

 

Inside

Greetings!   

 

I love this Heart Without Dreams  stamp image from the Technique September stamp release, and it goes so well with that fabulous stencil background. 

Stamp image

 

 

 

 

 

 

How I made my card: 

• I used Tattered Rose distress ink with the stencil to create the background on front of the card, and on the inside.  I also stamped the feather portion of the Live In Color image inside the card.
  

• I stamped the Heart Without Dreams image onto bristol card stock, inking it with Tattered Rose and Victorian Velvet distress inks.  I stamped it in my Misti, so that I could add more color as needed.

• I outlined the feather image with a micron fine point black pen. 

• I stamped the verse portion of the stamp with black ink by masking off the feather portion.
  

• I added some Zentangle patterns to the feather portion, and drew dots and circles around.

Sometimes it's fun to combine Zentangle with my stamps.  This stamp lends itself to this technique.

 

I hope you are enjoying this amazing September release, and the team's
inspiration.  You can take an additional 10% off your TJ orders with my code, TJ10Lynda.  And the new release stamps are already 15% off through 9/8!

I am adding my card to these challenges:

Dare To Get Dirty Challenge at Splitcoaststampers - Gracie's challenge

Simon Says Challenge - Oodles of Doodles

Tuesday Throwdown - Anything goes

 

Thanks for stopping by.

 

Blessings,

 

Stand Tall And Be Strong

I have an encouragement card for my #WWDB challenge card at Technique Junkies today.  The theme this week is 'Thinking of you.'  I figure thinking of you and encouraging you are similar, so I'm going with it! 

I just adore this stamp!  I have had it for years, and use it often.  I had separated the verse from the image, so that it is it's own stamp.  That way I can use the giraffe portion of it wherever I want, or not use the verse at all (or use it on the inside).

Technique Junkies stamp link:
Stand Tall 

I black embossed the Stand Tall image onto a white A2 card front, keeping it a little in from the left side and bottom of the card.  I used my frog tape to create a frame from the card by taping the card about 1/2 inch or so from the edge all the way around.  

I placed a crackle layering stencil from my stash over the card, and used distress inks in scattered straw, faded jeans, and peeled paint to add color through the stencil with my ink blending brush applicators (available from Technique Junkies).

When I was satisfied with the intensity, I used the brushes to very lightly go over the entire area.  
Then I removed the tape, and Voila!  A framed area for my giraffes to live!

I stamped the verse with VersaFine Clair nocturne ink.  Some black enamel dots finish the front.

I used the stencil lightly on the envelope, and stamped three of the giraffes, then spattered with watered down black acrylic paint.

Inside, I masked off an area and lightly brushed faint yellow along the edges, then inked the image with the three colors I used on the front, and stamped it in the corner.

That's it.  Easy-peasy.  This was one of these really fun cards to create.  And I feel it is pretty timely right now.  I need a few more cards for my church card ministry to send to shut-ins, and I think I will use this.  It should bring a smile to a few lonely people!

I hope you have had a chance to check out the What We Do Best challenge at TJ, and that you have, or will join us.  Who know, you just might win a $50 gift certificate to the TJ store in the random drawing each week!

Don't forget to use my code, TJ10Lynda, for 10% off your entire order.  
AND, until Friday, May 8th, you get 15% off new May release stamps.   This stamp is not a new release, but you definitely want to check those out while you are on the TJ site!  

Thank you for visiting today.  I appreciate you taking time to stop by and leave comments.

Blessings,

Penny Black Saturday Challenge May Challenge Card

It's time for the Penny Black Saturday Challenge.  The theme, as always, is Anything Goes.  The optional element this month is 'Inspired By A Song.'

My card was inspired by the song 'Be My Little Baby Bumblebee,' by Doris Day.

Penny Black stamps/stencil:
Fairy Love 30-530
Special Thoughts 30-338
Dotlets 25-007 (stencil)


I stamped the Fairy Love stamp onto a piece of bristol card stock, and colored her with Derwent Inktense watercolor pencils, and a water brush. I masked the image, and brushed distress inks over the background.  I used a die to cut the image.

For the background, on a white A2 card front,  I used distress ink through the dot stencil.  I layered the stamped panel onto the card front with craft foam for dimension.

I added the stamped verse from the Special Thoughts set.

I hope you are inspired to join us in this fun challenge.  Pick a song, and see how it inspires your card making.  Who knows, your entry just may win you a gift certificate to our sponsor, 1,2,3 Stitch!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Blessings,
       Fairy Love 30-530
 

                          Special Thoughts 30-338

                      

I Tried Running

Happy Tuesday!  I thought this was a good day for a little comedic relief from the stress of the Corona virus pandemic.  
Some days I have anxiety and stress issues, like so many others.  I find if I limit the amount of news I watch, and take time to create, pray, work in my garden, and reach out to family and friends in small ways, I am more at peace.  

I try to send out a few cards a day to people we know (I have a large, LARGE stash of cards), with inspiring and comforting sentiments.  When I've gone through the people I know, I will  go through our church directory, and start sending cards to others.  It brings me joy to think that my card may be a bright spot in someone's day. 

I had to smile when I saw this stamp from the Technique Junkies April release.  I know several people who would love to receive this.

I stamped the Tried Running stamp onto white card stock, and colored it with Polychromos colored pencils. I used the Rays Stencil to create the yellow rays in the background, using an applicator brush with distress ink.

A little layering onto a gray A2 card, and that was that.

Inside:  Verse from the Technique Junkies Modern Encouragements set.

All new release stamps are 15% off through April 8th.  Use my code for an additional 10% off.  TJ10Lynda.  

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope you find some joy in your day today.  Stay safe and healthy.

Blessings,
 

Distress Ink and Colored Pencil With Stencil

Happy Saturday!  I hope your weekend is off to a good start!  I have a card to share with you today using a Penny Black stencil and stamp.  This card is for the Penny Black Saturday Challenge mid-way inspiration post. The theme this month is Anything Goes, with optional 'tags.'

Penny Black products links:
Stencil - Luster 25-013
Stamp - Faith 30-409 (stamp set)

I used the Luster stencil on a die cut tag from natural card stock.  I placed the stencil on the tag, and used my ink blending brush to add some antique linen distress ink.  This gave me a light image.

I used Polychromos colored pencils in three shades of browns and ivory to go over the images, adding color, depth, and highlights.  I distressed the edges of the tag.  See my note below regarding a video demonstration on this technique.

On the second tag die cut, I put the tag through my die cut machine with the stencil and a rubber mat, thereby embossing the image onto the tag.  I was really pleased with how easily this embossed onto the card stock tag!

On a 4 1/2 x 6" card of natural card stock (I distressed one edge), I added a strip of brown card stock, and the tags with foam tape.

And for the inside, I simply brushed some light color through the stencil, added a strip of card stock, and stamped the verse from the Faith set:

This is what the front looked like, only a bit lighter, before I added the colored pencil details.

I hope you like my card.  I decided to keep it neutral, which is different for me.  I really like color.  But I decided to try something a little different.

If there is some interest, I will be happy to create a YouTube how-to video on my technique.  Please let me know in the comment section if you would be interested in seeing that.

If you haven't seen the DT inspiration at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge post today, be sure to hop on over there to see the amazing talent of the team.  And, I hope you will join us and play along.  You just might win a prize!  And if you would like to be featured as a guest designer on a future post, just add GDT after your name on your entry.

I am adding my card to these challenges:
Addicted To Stamps  - Make your mark
Double D Challenges - Neutral fall
The Daily Marker 30 Day Color Challenge 

Thanks for stopping by.  I do appreciate your visits and comments.

Blessings,

Live It Up Birthday Ride

I had fun making this card today for the Penny Black Saturday Challenge.    The theme is always Anything Goes, and the optional addition this month is On The Move.  Here's my card....

I used Penny Black stamp set live it up!  

Close-up

I stamped the hot-air balloons with distress ink in antique linen, masking as necessary.   I created the rainbow with watercolor pencils, and the sky with a hand made stencil for the clouds and some distress ink in tumbled glass.  I used Arteza watercolor pencils and a waterbrush to paint the hot-air balloons with the no-line technique.  

INSIDE

For the inside, I created more sky and clouds in the same method as on front, and added a small hot-air balloon.  I stamped the verse with Ranger Archival ink in manganese blue.

I made a matching envelope by stamping/masking two hot-air balloons and adding the sky and clouds with stencil work. 




And...the matching set....

I hope you will join us at Penny Black Saturday Challenge and play along.  You just might win some free product.  Check out the other design team members' inspiration, and enter your card!

I am adding my card to these challenges:

AAA Cards Challenge - Somewhere over the rainbow
Craft Stop Make It and Take It  - Anything goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Stenciling (clouds)
Make My Monday Challenge - Colored image Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog.  Your comments are appreciated and enjoyed.

Blessings,

MagentaStyle Challenge - Spring Card

Just a quick post to enter my card in the Magenta Spring Card challenge.  Today is the last day.  You can check out the challenge and Magenta's fabulous new lines here at http://lestylemagenta.blogspot.ca/2014/03/defi-magenta-mars-2014-march-2014.html .

Here is my card for the challenge

The stamped panel was stamped on watercolor paper with Magents's C0418.  I warercolored it with Distress Inks in bundled sage and frayed burlap.  The background was a stencil and I sponged the same two inks through the stencil for the pattern.  I dyed the white seam binding with the inks so that it would match perfectly.  The Thank You is a Magenta Peel Off, which I colored with the Peel Off markers before placing it on the card.

I am looking forward to seeing some green leaves on our trees soon.  In the meantime, I will stamp spring!

Blessings,

lynda