Whee!!!

Hello!  I just posted a new project on the Stamp N Plus Scrap N blog and I'd love it if you stopped by for a visit.

Thanks!
Lisa

CPS Sketch # 195 - The {Stamps} of Life

Hello!  It's time for another CPS Sketch project!  This week our sponsor is the {Stamps} of Life!  I just adore the images available from the {Stamps} of Life... be sure to check them out!


I created two projects this week for the sketch and sponsor - the first posted today.


Earthy Trees

My first project is all about paper piecing.  I love this technique.  It's a great way to incorporate color and continuity in a design.  The birds were stamped and colored, popped up on the tree.

I'll be back tomorrow with my second design with this sketch.
Thanks for visiting!
lisa

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Stamps: trees2build by The Stamps of Life
Ink: Walnut Stain Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Natural White by Neenah, Brown and Kraft by Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Earth Love by Cosmo Cricket
Other: clear embossing powder by Ranger, slot punch by EK Success, Twill by May Arts
Copic markers: G94, G99, 0, B91, B93, E11, E13, E15, Y32
Final card size: 4" x 6"

All Stamping Tech Challenge

Hello!  I'm excited to be participating in the All Stamping Tech Challenge with Technique Tuesday this month, as a guest designer!  This month's challenge was a color combo challenge:

Here's my take on the combo.

Sunshine

It's a relatively simple card... and all about the colors.  I stamped and embossed the sun (twice - on light and dark yellos) and the clouds.  I carefully trimmed the images and popped up on the card base...  simple stuff.

I'd love it if you stopped by the Technique Tuesday forum for all the details and to check out the other designers' projects for more inspiration -- COLOR CHALLENGE THREAD.

Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Stamps: The Weather Report by Technique Tuesday
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Light and Dark Yellow, Light and Dark Blue by Bazzill
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Accessories: Nestabilities by Spellbinder, precision scissors, clear embossing powder by Ranger, dimensional tape by 3M, embossing plate by PTI, corner rounder by Zutter, Copic markers (0, B00)

Technique Tuesday Guest Stamping Tech

Hello everyone!  I couldn't be more proud... I'm one of the Technique Tuesday Guest Stamping Techs for November!


I thought I'd share the projects I created for them here, as well as the links to all the chat.


First, the links:


Meet November's Guest Stamping Techs
Check out Lisa Silver's amazing TT projects! (that's the thread title, not me beefing!)


And now, the projects:
You're a Hoot

This project was created with lots of patterned paper. I created a free-form tree from a great green patterned paper (Lemonade by Basic Grey) and stamped the branch in a couple different ways to make it seem like part of one big tree. I thought it would be fun to stack my owls... a real HOOT!!!


Just A Note

For this project, I thought it would be fun to create a dimensional vase with some "real" roses. My vase was stamped twice, first on the main panel and then again on a second piece of cardstock (which was carefully trimmed). The top vase was popped up on the main panel and coated with a layer of Glossy Accents to give a little realism.

Tomorrow

This project was just fun! I had this in mind the minute I saw this stamp set... it's all about the images. One little detail that's not easily seen (unless you have the card in hand) is that I made a duplicate of the umbrella and scored to resemble a real umbrella.

Memories

This project was all about dimension! I stamped the Daisy several times, carefully trimmed each and layered one on top of the other to create a large, dimesional flower. I added a few leaves to the side to give a bit of balance. The ribbon on the card is gathered seam binding... just a little thread pulled through gives a great ruffle.

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Supplies:
You're A Hoot:
Stamps: Wise Guys by Technique Tuesday
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Lemonade patterned paper by Basic Grey
Ink: Black Soot and Shabby Shutters Distress inks by Ranger
Accessories: precision scissors, dimensional tape by 3M, clear embossing powder by Ranger, white gel pen by Ranger, Copic markers (BG78, R83, R85, YR09)
Techniques: Precision trimming, embossing


Just a Note:
Stamps: Long Stemmed Sentiments by Technique Tuesday
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, Trendy Mini Papers by Jenni Bowlin
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Accessories: Nestabilities by Spellbinder, carnival ticket (from a carnival ticket roll), Polka Dot embossing folder by Provo Craft, Glossy Accents by Ranger, roses by I Am Roses, Lipstick Atyou Spica pen by Imagination International, copic markers (0, T1, R22, R24, R
Techniques: embossing, precision trimming


Tomorrow:
Stamps: The Weather Report by Technique Tuesday
Paper: Solar White by Neenah, 365 degrees by Pink Paislee
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Accessories: Nestabilities by Spellbinders, Precision Scissors, dimensional tape by 3M, clear embossing powder by Ranger, Glossy Accents by Ranger, seam binding by Hug Snug, Copic Markers (R22, R24, R27, YR00, YR02, YR09, Y32, Y35, Y38, BG10, BG13, 0)
Techniques: embossing, precision trimming


Memories:
Stamps: Delightful Daisies and Storytellers Ledgers by Technique Tuesday
Paper: Kraft and Brown cardstock by Bazzill, Natural White by Neenah, Restoration Collection by Crate Paper
Ink: Old Paper and Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Accessories: Clear embossing powder by Ranger, precision scissors, seam binding by Hug Snug, Spiral die by MFT, dimensional tape by 3M, Copic Markers (R24, G94, Y32, 0)
Techniques: Precision trimming, embossing

CPS Sketch # 194 - Free For All

Hello!  It's time for another CPS Sketch project.  I wasn't sponsored this week, so I decided to pull out a stamp set that I've been wanting to use for quite some time!


Missing You

I just adore the Pure Innocence line from My Favorite Things.  The sweet little girl is just darling!  I stamped the little girl twice, coloring and cutting one of them precisely.  I popped one up on the main panel for dimension.  I also sponged Broken China Distress ink over the main panel for my sky.

Here's a view of the dimension.  I added White Enamel Accents to the snowflakes falling and Black Enamel Accents to her coat buttons for shine.

Be sure to visit the CPS blog for more designer inspiration!
Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps: Flurry of Love by My Favorite Things
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink by Tsukineko, Broken China Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah
Patterned Paper: Dasher by Basic Grey
Other: Sponge, precision scissors, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, enamel accents in white and black by Ranger
Copics: 0, E40, E42, E44, E00, E02, YG93, YG95, BG10, BG72, BG75, BG78, R20, R22, R24, R27

Hello!

Hello, indeed!!!  I'm just stopping by quickly to say hi and to direct you to the Stamp N Plus Scrap N blog for a project I posted last Wednesday.  For some reason, my post didn't go live as I had scheduled... darn it...  But, it's never too late to visit!

Thanks for visiting!
lise

CPS Sketch # 193 - Kraftin' Kimmie

Hello!  It's time for another CPS Sketch project.  The sponsor this week is Kraftin' Kimmie!!


Frosty Friend

I had a blast creating this project.  I stamped my little skater twice - one was colored and carefully trimmed, placed directly over the main image.  To give a bit of shadow behind my image, I sponged with a bit of Weathered Wood Distress ink.

TIP: When adding Silver Leaf Krylon paint to small areas, the best way to stay "in the lines" is to use a small paint brush.  Pick up a bit of the paint with the tip of your brush and add to small spaces of your design.

I hope you'll stop by and visit the CPS blog for more designer inspiration... and information on how to participate for a change to win a prize pack from Kraftin' Kimmie! 
Thanks for visiting,
Lisa
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Supplies:
Stamps: Kraftin’ Kimmie
Ink: Black Soot and Weathered Wood Distress inks by Ranger
Paper: Solar White by Neenah
Patterned Paper: Wintertime (Flurry) by Echo Park
Other: Nestabilities and Snowflake Shapeabilities by Spellbinder, clear embossing powder by Ranger, corner rounder, Silver leaf pen by Krylon, small paint brush, button by Oriental Trading, glitter and glue by EK Success
Copic markers: B91, B93, B95, R20, R22, G40, G94, G99, T1, T3, T5, 0

CPS Sketch # 192 - Paper Pretties

Hello!  It's time for another CPS Sketch project.  This week's sponsor is Paper Pretties!  Their website it chock full of fantastic and fun images, great crafting supplies and their service is SUPER fast.  I know I'll be ordering again.

Season of Joy

The images from the Season of Joy set reminded me of the Charlie Brown Christmas special I used to watch every year.  It's that time of year again too!  I can't wait to watch it again this year with my children.  The bright primary colors just seemed to be the perfect color palette for my "cartoon" inspiration!

I stamped the little birdhouse (maybe Woodstock's house?  hah) and colored with Copic markers.  I airbrushed the sky and added a bit of Liquid Pearls to be the snow.  The strand of lights made a fun frame.  I frosted the edges of my card and around the central panel with a little white pigment ink... almost like peering out a frosty-cold window to a snowy landscape.  My next door neighbors always put Christmas lights in their windows, so it seemed like a perfect combination!

Be sure to stop by the CPS blog for more designer inspiration and information on how to participate in the sketch this week.  You could win the Paper Pretties prize pack!

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa------------------------------------------------------------
Stamps: Season of Joy (EZ mount set) by Paper Pretties
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento ink by Tsukineko, Snow Cap pigment ink by Ranger
Paper: Red and Blue by Hero Arts, Solar White by Neenah
Other: snowflake punch by EK Success, clear Atyou Spica pen, white opal Liquid Pearls by Ranger, Sponge, airbrush system, Eclipse tape
Copics; R22, R24, R27, RV13, V13, Y15, YR16, G14, G17, B00, B21, B24, 0, T1, T3, E40, E42, E44

Roses

Hello!  I posted a new project on the Stamp N Plus Scrap N blog today.  I'd love it if you stopped by to visit and catch all the details!

Thanks,
Lisa

CPS Sketch # 191 - Catherine Pooler

Hello!  It's time to share with you my CPS sketch project for the week.  This week's sponsor is Catherine Pooler, Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator.

I have always had a soft spot for Stampin' Up products.  I really love that the images can be purchased as unmounted or as traditional wood mounted stamps.  And it's so much fun curling up with the catalog, isn't it?  So much fun!!!  OK... enough chatter from me.  The sketch this week was a FABULOUS one!!!

Note for You

So, my project is a literal depiction of the sketch - with the exception of the sentiment flag.  I used all Stampin' Up product, except for the Nestabilities to die-cut my "rings".  And I just love the bright colors!  I plan to send this cheerful card to my son's teacher as a little thank you for all her hard work this year.

I hope you'll stop by the Card Positioning Systems blog for more designer inspiration and details on how to join in the fun this week.  You could be a random winner of the prize package from Catherine Pooler, Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator.

Thanks for visiting!
lise
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Stamps: Apple Blossoms by Stampin' Up!
Ink: Real Red, Old Olive and Basic Black by Stampin' Up!
Paper: Real Red, Pacific Point and Whisper White cardstocks by Stampin' Up!
Patterned Paper: Celebrations by Stampin' Up!
Other: corner rounder by Stampin' Up! / EK Success, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, precision scissors