CPS Sketch # 237 - ClearSnap

Hello!  It's time for another CPS sketch project.  This week's sponsor is ClearSnap!

Thinking of You

It's impossible to see how shimmery this is in my photo, but it's just a glittery beauty!  The Design Adhesive makes adding glitter a breeze and is just stunning with it's detail.

Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Supplies:
Embellishment: Sweet Orange Glitter and Design Adhesive by ClearSnap
Ink: Chocolate Stephanie Barnard ColorBox dye ink by Clearsnap
Stamps: Mat Stack 2 Collection by PTI
Paper: Solar White by Neenah
Patterned Paper: Once Upon a Springtime collection by Graphic 45
Other: Flower and leaves by Prima Marketing, tag die by Nestabilities
Finished Size: 8-1/4" x 3-3/4"

Outlines Rubber Stamps Challenge - Pick a Flower

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 any flower image from the Outlines store.  It's a tough task to only pick one... so I picked an image that was blooming with them!  I hope you'll create along with us this week!

Flowerful

I stamped the Mini Flowerful 1 (F-1169) image with Black Soot Distress ink and embossed with clear embossing powder.  I colored with copic markers... in really bright colors!!!  The card base is actually a deep, bright pink.  It's hard to capture just how bold it is!  To give the background a glow, I airbrushed with a yellow copic marker.  It's a soft alternative "sky" and a perfect balance for all that bright pink and purple.  It helps tie in all the yellow elements of the flowers.
I'd love it if you stopped by to visit the other designers for more inspiration.  And don't forget you can join in our fun each week!

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

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Mini Flowerful 1 (F-1169) by Outlines Rubber Stamps
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Rose, Yellow and Amethyst cardstocks by Bazzill
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, airbrush system, piercing tool, 3M mounting tape
Copic markers: YG21, YG25, YG17, Y32, Y38, RV02, RV13, RV17, V12, V17

CPS Sketch # 236 - EAD Designs

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

Hip-Hooray

Yes - I've lived under a rock.  A dark one.  Without internet, apparently.  This is the first time I've bought from EAD Designs and it won't be the last!  Their stickers and rub-ons are amazing and high-quality.  This card took so little time... I'm hooked!

Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Supplies:
Stickers: Feathered Friend by EAD Designs
Rub-ons: Birthday Sentiments Rub-ons in black by EAD Designs
Cardstock: Kraft by Bazzill, teal, tan and coral cardstocks by Core'dinations
Other: twine by The Twinery, W1 copic marker, corner rounder by We R Memory Keepers

Outlines Rubber Stamps Challenge - Loving Lots of Layers

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 loads and loads of layers!  I hope you'll create along with us this week!

Round Posy

It doesn't look like my card has more layers than necessary, does it?  But, my flower is a where all the attention is centered!  I stamped the Round Posy Sm (D-1040) and Round Posy Med (E-1039) images twice each on a piece of patterned paper from the Once Upon a Springtime collection by Graphic 45.  I trimmed all the flowers from the patterned paper, removing the decorative edge from one of each size.  I did give the flower layers a little added highlight of color with a copic marker.  The four layers are all piled on top of each other with the edges bent upward for added dimension.

Here's a view from the side.

I'd love it if you stopped by to visit the other designers for more inspiration.  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!  And Happy Summer!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Round Posy Sm (D-1040) and Round Posy Med (E-1039) by Outlines Rubber Stamps
Ink: Walnut Stain Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Natural White by Neenah, Kraft by Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Once Upon a Springtime collection by Graphic 45
Other: Silk ribbon by May Arts, Cream pearl pen by Viva Decor, scallop die, sewing machine, 3M mounting tape
Copic Markers: R02, E25, E29

TTC01 Coloring Challenge

Hello.  I had a little free time this weekend and thought I'd join in the Touch Twin Markers challenge - their first challenge, in fact!

The criteria of the challenge was to create a project with a person image - playful, realistic... whatever.

TTC01
Sweet Star

I just love the sweet expression on Brittany from Simply Betty Stamps.  I think she can be a sweet, wholesome girl with one color palette and a little minx with another.  I just love that!  I picked the sweet look today.  She has some acid washed, well-loved jeans, some big blue eyes and highlighted hair.  To give the jeans some texture, I added some blending solution to a small scrap of muslin and dabbed on the colored jeans.  I think it gives a great effect!

I added a strip of denim to my card from a pair of shorts my son outgrew.  I stitched it to my card panel with a sewing machine.

I don't own any ShinHanTouch Twin markers yet, but I colored with Copic markers and had a blast.  Here's a close up of the coloring.

Anyway - it was just the type of relaxing I needed before another crazy week  of work.

Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps: Brittany by Simply Betty Stamps
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah and pinks by Bazzill
Other: Denim, Signo White gel pen, pink twine (TheBakersTwine.com), chipboard star by Maya Road, sewing machine
Copic markers: B32, B34, B37, R20, E00, E02, 0, E40, E42, E44, E70, E74, Y11, Y19, RV13, RV17

CPS Sketch # 235 - Want2Scrap

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

happy happy birthday

This project was so easy to put together.  What I really love about the Nestabling products by Want2Scrap is that even though I don't have the corresponding shape of Nestability dies, I can still create an amazing focal image.  I just carefully trimmed the Fancy Tag from my cardstock once I'd adhered the Nestabling to it.  Easy!

Thanks for visiting,
lise
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Supplies:
Embellishment: Fancy Tags Two Nestabling (White Pearl) by Want2Scrap
Stamps: Birthday Bash Sentiments by PTI
Ink: Antique Linen Distress ink by Ranger, Licorice Stephanie Barnard ColorBox dye ink by ClearSnap
Paper: Classic Cream by Neenah
Patterned Paper: Emma's Shoppe Collection by Crate
Other: Nestabilities by Spellbinder, flowers by Prima, silk ribbon by May Arts

Outlines Rubber Stamps Challenge - Feeling Like Fall

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 a Fall image or the colors of Autumn.  I hope you'll create along with us this week!

Autumn Woodland

The Woodlands (I-1164) image was a joy to color.  I stamped with Woodlands with Walnut Stain Distress ink and embossed with clear powder.  It's a favorite stamping method of mine, especially when I'm coloring with Copic markers.  I find that it helps me to prevent bleeding and feathering of my edges.  The card itself was kept simple to allow the image to take center stage.
I'd love it if you stopped by to visit the other designers for more inspiration.  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: Woodlands Serendipity Stamp (I-1164) by Outlines Rubber Stamps
Ink: Walnut Stain Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Kraft and Papaya Puree by Bazzill
Other: Twine by The Twinery, clear embossing powder, airbrush system by Copic, 3M mounting tape
Copic Markers: BG10, YG91, YG93, YG99, Y32, Y38, YR12, YR18, E31, E21, E23, E25, E29, Q1, T3, T5

CPS Sketch # 234 - Unity

Hello!  It's time for another CPS sketch project.  This week's sponsor is Unity Stamps!

relax. renew. restore

This was a project that I just couldn't put down.  I kept adding and adding... but I think it all works!  I love the image itself.  I stamped and colored lightly with Copic markers.  Then, I went in and added an airbrushing of background color that made the image really pop!  The edges were lightly inked too.  All in all, I love the vintage look of the project.

Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Stamps: Relax, Renew, Restore {itty bitt} rubber stamp by Unity Stamps
Ink: Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain Distress inks by Ranger
Paper: Kraft by Bazzill and Natural White by Neenah
Patterned Paper: Portrait Collection by Crate
Other: silk ribbon by May Arts, banner die by PTI, twine by The Twinery, clear embossing powder by Ranger, burlap by Prima Marketing, pin by May Road, tape by Tim Holtz
Copic Markers: BG10, G21, G24, 0, W1, Y21, Y26 + airbrush system

Outlines Rubber Stamps Challenge - Picture This

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 using a picture.  You can make an altered frame, a scrapbook page, a mini album or a personalized card.  I hope you'll create along with us this week!

Magnetic Frame

I created this project with a full tutorial, which will be also featured in the Outlines Rubber Stamps newsletter and online.  It was so simple to create this project, that I hope you'll consider trying it yourself.

I love when I can create something wonderful from the supplies I have on hand - or as frugally as possible from things found in my home.  The basis of my project is cardboard.  So simple right?!  If I buy large 12" x 12" scrapbook paper, I always save the back page of the package.  It's usually a sturdy cardboard meant to keep the paper from getting bent.... and it's perfect for projects.  Some other great sources of lightweight cardboard are cereal boxes and backs of notebooks.

Step 1:

Stamp the Fancy Frame (K-1185) image on a piece of Watermelon Gazpacho Soup (Jillibean Soup) pattered paper with Walnut Stain Distress ink.  Emboss image with clear embossing powder.  This will prevent the ink from running from the water-based Mod Podge glue / sealant.

Step 2:

Stamp the Round Posy Sm (D-1040) image twice – once on red cardstock and a second time on orange cardstock with Walnut Stain Distress ink.  Emboss with clear embossing powder.  Carefully trim the flower from the red cardstock with precision scissors.  Cut the center of the flower from the orange flower and adhere to the red flower.  Dot the center of the flower with Cream pearl pen and allow to dry.  Set aside.

Step 3:
Adhere the frame image to cardboard with Mod Podge or other liquid glue.  There is no need to trim out the frame before adhering to the cardboard.
 

TIP:    To avoid getting air bubbles on your finished project, add glue to both the cardstock and the cardboard, adhering wet to wet.  Allow to dry.

Step 4:
With a sturdy pair of scissors, carefully cut out the cardboard-backed frame.  Remove the center of the frame with a blade and ruler.

Step 5:

Cut a duplicate of cardboard.  This can be traced from your top frame and will be the backing to your frame project.

Step 6:

To create a space for your picture, build up sides with thin strips of cardboard and / or dimensional tape.  Determine the orientation of your frame (horizontal or vertical) and add to three sides of the frame back.  Before securing the strips to the frame back, test to be certain you’ll be completely covering them with the front frame.

Step 7:

Secure the flower to the front of the frame with Mod Podge or liquid glue.  Cover the front of the frame with Mod Podge to seal.

OPTIONAL:    Color or highlight the frame with Copic markers before sealing.  Copic Markers are a great color media to use with Mod Podge because it is not a water based marker.

Step 8:
Secure the back of the frame to the front.  Adhere magnet strips to the back of the frame.

NOTE:           Magnet options abound at the craft and DIY stores.  Because this project is made with lightweight cardboard, most magnets will securely hold to your surface.

Step 9:
Add a picture and enjoy!  This would make a great gift - maybe a student for their locker or a parent / grandparent for their file cabinet or fridge.

I'd love it if you stopped by to visit the other designers for more inspiration.  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!  And Happy Labor Day!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Fancy Frame (K-1185) and Round Posy Sm (D-1040) by Outlines Rubber Stamps
Ink: Walnut Stain Distress ink by Ranger
Paper:  Red and Orange cardstock by Bazzill, cardboard
Patterned Paper: Watermelon Gazpacho Soup by Jillibean Soup
Other: Clear embossing powder by Ranger, Magnet Tape, ruler, blade by Fiskars, Scissors by Tonic, Mod Podge glue, Sponge brush, Precision Scissors, Cream pearl pen by Viva Decor, 3M mounting tape
Copic marker: E29

Something Silly and NSR

Hello!  I thought I'd post something silly today.  It's not stamping related.

A friend of my daughter shared a cute video on YouTube on how to do marble designed on finger nails.  So, Saturday night Rae pulled out all her supplies and experimented.  She also did my nails.  If you know me, I'm a short-nailed, no fuss kind of girl.  I just don't usually take the time to do them and usually after a few days of having them painted, I'm crawling the walls wanting to remove it all.

So, with that said, I thought I'd share how cute it turned out.

Rachel's nails (lime green, purple and blue):

My nails (pink, orange and blue):

Darling, right?

Thanks for letting me share.  I know Rachel would love to hear any comments you might have, because she was so proud of how well it worked - and that she figured it all out on her own.

Thanks for visiting,
lise

CPS Sketch # 233 - ClearSnap

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

All Zipped Up

This was a fun project to create.  I have been wanting to try my hand at a zipper rose for a long time.  I think it would have been a great deal easier if I'd used a zipper ribbon from Maya Road or someone, but I used a coat zipper from my sewing notions.  It worked, but I found that the zipper was really stiff and didn't want to stay on the Gluber.  To help my rose keep it's shape, I sewed it together, as I went along.

And to top it all off, I created my own delicious patterned paper with a mask and Ice Rink Smooch spray.  My finished project is positively shimmering!

Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Supplies:
Sponsor Product: Ice Rink and Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spray by ClearSnap
Paper: Teal cardstock by Core'dinations, Solar White cardstock by Neenah
Other: coat zipper by Coats & Clark, Gluber by Cosmo Cricket, pearl pen, Heidi Swapp mask, Rhinestone swirl by Recollections