Shady Tree Studio Christmas In July Release

Hello everyone!  Well... I'm late to the party, the blog hop the team had today.  I just couldn't get Blogger to work for me.  Sheesh!  Nancy was so sweet to share my project on here blog, which you can see on her blog.  But, I finally have my Blogger powers back and thought I'd share my project with you here.

Heaven and Nature Sing

I often think that clean and simple isn't my style, but I often gravitate to it.  Isn't that ironic?  I stamped the sweet little bear from Naturally Christmas and colored with copic markers.  She was popped up on the cardfront over a border created from the Homespun Holiday set.  I even added the little holly leaves to give her a festive vibe.

Thanks for stopping by and sorry I was late!
Lise

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Supplies:
Stamps: New STS release sets Naturally Christmas and Homespun Holiday
Ink: Black Soot, Barn Door and Pine Needles Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah
Other: Precision scissors, dimensional tape by 3M
Copic markers: E40, E42, E44, R20, R29, G28

CPS Sketch # 228 - No Sponsor

Hello!  It's CPS sketch project time again.  I wasn't sponsored this week, so I had a little fun with a set I had on hand from My Favorite Things.

Miss You

This is pretty close to clean and simple... just a bit of patterned paper instead of planned white space.  But, it's fun.  I kept the coloring to a minimum and let the image speak for itself.

Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps: Flapper Doodle-My Favorite Hello by My Favorite Things
Ink: Black Soot and Old Paper Distress inks by Ranger
Paper: Natural White by Neenah
Patterned Paper: Lily Bee Designs
Other: Clear Embossing Powder by Ranger
Copic Markers: 0, W1, E00, E04, E42, E44, YG25, BG53

Treats!

Hello!  I just posted a new project on the Stamp N Plus Scrap N blog today and would love it if you stopped by.

Thanks for visiting!
Lisa

Outlines Rubber Stamp Challenge - Christmas in July

Hello!!!  It's Monday and time for a new Outlines Rubber Stamp design team challenge.  Join the Design Team in our weekly challenges with a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate each week!  Please check out the details of how to play and win on the Outlines Blog! 

This week our challenge was to create a holiday card to celebrate Christmas in July!  There are SO many fabulous holiday images at Outlines that the hardest part of this challenge will be picking only one.  I hope you'll create along with us this week!

Peace

This beautiful dove is a perfect image for holiday cards.  I stamped and embossed the Flying Peace Dove (G-1117) on white cardstock and colored with Copic markers.  The background was all colored with BG10 to give a realistic sky for my peaceful dove.   What's difficult to see from my photo is all the shimmer to the cardfront.  I added AB Swarovski Crystals and Silver Glitter Liner pen by Viva.  I really love the amazing shine that the Silver Glitter Liner adds to my image.  It's amazing in real life and is the perfect way to adhere my crystals!  Rounding out the design, I used a black multiliner to hand draw a simple frame.

I'd love it if you stopped by to visit the other designers for more inspiration.  I'd love it if you'd visit everyone and leave some love!  And don't forget you can join in our fun!


Kecia Waters
Sue Kment
Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp - DT Coordinator
Robin Kirkpatrick
Sandy Hulsart 


Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Flying Peace Dove (G-1117) by Outlines Rubber Stamps
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, yellow by Bazzill
Other: Picksey Pick-Ups, Copic multiliner (0.3 mm), AB Crystal (SS12) Swarovski Crystals, Silver Glitter Liner pen by Viva Decor, 3M mounting tape
Copic markers: Y32, Y35, Y38, BG10, YR18, T1, 0, YG21, YG25

Little Lamb

Hello!  I have another Shady Tree Studio project to share with you.  We've started with sneak peaks on the newest Shady Tree Studio sets to be released at the end of the month.  While the sets are definitely Christmas sets, there's so much potential to be used for more than holiday cards.

Little Lamb

It seems like I'm always in need of a baby card.  Ladies at work, family members and friends are all expecting lately.  I stamped the darling lamb and colored with copic markers.  To give my card a patchwork feel, I die cut three colored squares and added a bit of paper piercing for texture.

Thanks for visiting and I'll have a holiday card for you next week!
Lisa

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Supplies:
Stamps: Shady Tree Studio
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, pink, green and blue by Core'dinations
Other: Piercing tool and mat, enamel accents by Ranger, Clear embossing powder by Ranger, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, sanding block, polka dots embossing folder by Provo Craft
Copic markers: RV32, E42, 0, C1

CPS Sketch # 227 - Want2Scrap

Hello!  It's time for another CPS Sketch project.  This week's sponsor is Want2Scrap.

Find Joy

I was in a super girlie mood when I created this card.  I found a few bits of the lovely Lily Bee Designs paper and went from there.  I tend to start most of my projects with the image first and then try to find a patterned paper that will fit... this time was the reverse!  I had a bit of tulle I'd trimmed off my daughter's party dress and used a bit as a littlle whimsy on the card.  I love found bits!  And of course, the Nestabling was just amazing!  I have a feeling I'll be a frequent flyer buyer at Want2Scrap.  Their selection is amazing!
Thanks for visiting,
Lisa

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Supplies:
Jewels: Labels 2-BlackR Nestabling by Want2Scrap
Stamps: Picket Fence by Lily Bee Designs
Ink: Black Soot and Old Paper Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Kraft by Bazzill, Natural White by Neenah
Patterned Paper: Lily Bee Designs
Other: tulle scrap, flowers by Prima Marketing, Twine, clear embossing powder by Ranger
Copic Markers: YG21, YG25, RV32, RV34, Y38, W1, 0

Yum!

Hello!  I just posted a new project on the Stamp N Plus Scrap N blog today and would love it if you stopped by.

Thanks for visiting!
Lisa

Outlines Rubber Stamp Challenge - Sweet Tooth

Hello!!!  It's Monday and time for a new Outlines Rubber Stamp design team challenge.  Join the Design Team in our weekly challenges with a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate each week!  Please check out the details of how to play and win on the Outlines Blog! 

This week our challenge was to create a card to tempt your sweet tooth!  It's a cinch to find a sweet image with all that Outlines offers, so I hope you'll create along with us this week!

Cupcake

What's sweeter than cupcakes?  I stamped the Cupcake Sq. Lg. (E-402) image with Black Soot Distress ink and embossing with clear powder.  I colored the image with copic marerks and then added some Silver Glitter Liner and Ice White pearl pen by Viva.  These pens add so much to a design!

I'd love it if you stopped by to visit the other designers for more inspiration.  I'd love it if you'd visit everyone and leave some love!  And don't forget you can join in our fun!


Kecia Waters
Sue Kment
Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp - DT Coordinator
Robin Kirkpatrick
Sandy Hulsart 


Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Cupcake Sq. Lg (E-402) by Outlines Rubber Stamps
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah
Patterned Paper: Blossom Soup by Jillibean Soup
Other: polka dots embossing plate by Provo Craft, sewing machine and thread, Silver Glitter Liner and Ice White pearl pen by Viva Decor, 3M mounting tape
Copic markers: Y15, YG21, YG91, YG99, YR12, YR18, R27, RV63, RV66, V01, BG10, BG70, BG72

Silver Bells

Hello!  I have another Christmas in July project to share with you from Shady Tree Studio.

Silver Bells

I love to use paint in my stamped projects.  I stamped and embossed the bell from Winter Day stamp set.  I stamped it a second time to paper piece the bow on top.  Then, to color in the bell, I used some silver paint and lightly painted in the image.  Before the paint dried, I gently wiped the image with a paper towel to remove the paint from the embossed lines.  It's just perfect to give this bell life!  See all that shimmer?

Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps: Winter Day by Shady Tree Studio
Ink: Black Soot and Antique Linen Distress inks by Ranger
Paper: Natural White by Neenah, Kraft by Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Jovial by Basic Grey
Other: Ribbon, Liquid Metal Acrylic Paint in silver by Sargent, Clear embossing powder by Ranger
Copic markers: W1, W3, T1, 0

CPS Sketch # 226 - DRG / Copic Markers

Hello!  I have another CPS sketch project to share with you today.

You Dig Me?



If you haven't seen the sweet sets by There She Goes, you need to run (not walk) to check them out!  I fell in love with the "My Little Friend" stamp set - at first sight.  Something about silly garden gnomes makes me happy!

I colored this little guy with copic markers and airbrushed the die-cut flower.

Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps: My Little Friend by There She Goes
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Solare White by Neenah, Blue, green and black by Core'dinations
Other: White Enamel Accents and Glossy Accents by Ranger, button, flower die by MFT, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, banner die by PTI, twine
Copic Markers: E00, E02, E42, E44, E47, R20, G40, G94, G99, B00, B32, B34, Y23, Y19, T1, T5, 0

Love You

Hello!  I just posted a new project on the Stamp N Plus Scrap N blog today and would love it if you stopped by.

Thanks for visiting!
Lisa

Outlines Rubber Stamp Challenge - Polka Dots

Hello!!!  It's Monday and time for a new Outlines Rubber Stamp design team challenge.  Join the Design Team in our weekly challenges with a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate each week!  Please check out the details of how to play and win on the Outlines Blog! 

This week our challenge was to create a card with polka dots - either in the stamp or with embossing... whatever!  I hope you'll create along with us this week!

Hi!

This is one really bright card, isn't it?  I paired teal with yellow and red for a fun and cheerful card.  I stamped the Funky Flower 2 image three times with Black Soot Distress ink and embossed with clear.  Each of the flowers were colored with copic markers and carefully trimmed.  I also cut along each petal so I could layer and make this a really full flower.  I filled in each of the dots on the flowers with Ice White Viva pearl pen.

Here's a view from the side:

I'd love it if you stopped by to visit the other designers for more inspiration.  I'd love it if you'd visit everyone and leave some love!  And don't forget you can join in our fun!


Kecia Waters
Sue Kment
Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp - DT Coordinator
Robin Kirkpatrick
Sandy Hulsart 


Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Funky Flowers 2 by Outlines Rubber Stamps
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, teal, yellow and red by Bazzill
Other: Thickers by American Crafts, lace, polka dots embossing plate by Provo Craft, scallop punch by EK Success, button, twine, Ice White pearl pen by Viva Decor, 3M mounting tape
Copic markers: Y11, Y15, Y19, Y38

Vintage Skates

Hello!  Happy Friday!  I have a project to share with you to celebrate Christmas in July with Shady Tree Studio!

Vintage Skates

I had a lot of fun creating this project.  I stamped the skates image on Natural White cardstock and carefully colored with Copic markers.  Then, to give it an aged look, I used a sanding block and gently rubbed over the whole image.  Distress inks were then swiped over the image to age the image to match the patterned paper.  Super easy!

Thanks for visiting!
Lisa

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Supplies:
Stamps: Winter Day by Shady Tree Studio
Ink: Rich Cocoa Memento ink by Tsukineko, Antique Linen and Frayed Burlap Distress inks by Ranger
Paper: Natural White by Neenah, Kraft and dark brown by Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Jovial by Basic Grey
Other: Sanding block
Copic markers: T3, T5, E40, E42, E44, 0, W1, YG11, BG10, BV23, R22, R24, R27, R29

CPS Sketch # 225 - Simply Betty Stamps

Hello!  I have a new CPS Sketch project to share with you today.

Sweet Girl

I had a BLAST coloring this image!  She's darling, isn't she?  I think I'll get a ton of use from this stamp - perfect for little cards for my own sweet girl.

Here's a close up of the coloring:

Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Supplies:

Stamps: Brittany by Simply Betty Stamps
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Solar White by Neenah
Patterned Paper: Restoration Collection by Crate
Other: Sizzix embossing folder, Signo White pen
Copic markers: E00, E02, E40, E42, E44, Y23, Y26, R30, R32, R35, B32, B34, B37, T1, 0

Birthday Wishes

Hello!  Just a quick post today with another new project too share with you.

Happy Birthday

I created this quick card for my brother. I attached a birthday candle to the card front with some twine.  Super cute, right?

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa

Adore

Hello!  I just posted a new project on the Stamp N Plus Scrap N blog today and would love it if you stopped by.

Thanks for visiting!
Lisa

Father's Day

Hello!  Now that Father's Day has passed, I thought I'd post the card I created for my special guys.

Blessed

Aren't these super simple?  I used Basic Grey Boxer patterned paper, Technique Tuesday sentiments, a small paper clip and some twine.

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa

Outlines Rubber Stamp Challenge - Red Hot

Hello!!!  It's Monday and time for a new Outlines Rubber Stamp design team challenge.  Join the Design Team in our weekly challenges with a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate each week!  Please check out the details of how to play and win on the Outlines Blog! 


This week our challenge was to create a card with Red as a prominent color.  I hope you'll create along with us this week!


Stars and Stripes

I kept this design super simple... stamping Fancy Frame (K-1185) on some red Core'dinations cardstock.  I carefully trimmed out my Fancy Frame and used it to highlight my red, white and navy blue "star" pinwheels.  Fun, right?


I'd love it if you stopped by to visit the other designers for more inspiration.  We have two new and fabulous designers joining us for the second half of the year.  I'd love it if you'd visit everyone and leave some love!  And don't forget you can join in our fun!


Kecia Waters
Sue Kment
Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp - DT Coordinator
Robin Kirkpatrick
Sandy Hulsart 


Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Fancy Frame (K-1185) by Outlines Rubber Stamps
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah,Kraft by Bazzill, red and navy cardstock by Core'dinations
Other: star and square punch by EK Success, sanding block, white brads by Recollections, 3M mounting tape

Anniversay Wishes

Hello!  My parents recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.  We all got together to help them celebrate!

Happy Anniversary

I created a simple card to mirror the lovely light yellow gowns that my mom's bridesmaids wore 40 years ago.  I used all white prima flowers and lightly inked a bit of yellow ink to the center of each with a sponge.  Each were adhered to the front of my card (a false front) with gold brads.

Thanks for visiting,
lise

Happy Birthday

Hello.  My mom's birthday was on the first day of Summer... so we celebrated with the family on Father's Day.  It was a fabulous day!

Happy Birthday

I felt like creating an elegant card and matching tag for my mom.  I used Lily Bee Design Picket Fence papers and stamps, lovely trims I've been hoarding, and Prima flowers.

Thanks for visiting,
lise