Gina K Technique Challenge

I was inspired by sweet Ms. Gina's recent blog post to find a technique on StampTV and create a project.  I had a few minutes today and thought I'd give it a shot... just before time runs out to submit!

I Love You

My first card uses the emboss resist technique.  The lace stamp is just gorgeous, isn't it?  I've had this stamp set for awhile and not used it yet... shame on me.  The soft colors of the Gossamer patterned paper were my guide for the main image.

I stamped the lace in Versamark and embossed in clear.  I sponged pink and lavender ink over the embossed areas to bring out the detail of the lace.  Such a wonderful technique!

And because I had a bit of extra time on my hands, I made another while I was at it...

Quilts

My second card had a bit more detail involved.  I paper pieced the quilt... every bit of it.  I thought I'd be cross-eyed before I was finished.  But, patience pays off and I really love the eclectic mix of colors for my patchwork quilt.  While the June Bug Basic Grey paper has been out for a while, it's just perfect for a homespun quilt.

I didn't completely adhere the whole quilt in place.  The ends are tipped up a bit and curled to mirror a real quilt.

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa
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I Love You
Supplies:
Stamps: Nana's Needlework, Nana's Needlework Sentiments by Gina K Designs
Ink: London Fog, Angel Pink and Lulu Lavender Memento Inks by Tsukineko, Versamark by Tsukineko
Paper: Iridescent white by Prism paper
Patterned Paper: Gossamer by Memory Box
Other: Sewing machine, sponges, clear embossing powder by Ranger, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, flower by I am Roses, Pin by Maya Road, seam binding in pink tulip

Quilts
Supplies:
Stamps: Nana's Needlework by Gina K Design
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento ink and Versamark ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Kraft and Iridescent white by Prism
Patterned Paper: June Bug by Basic Grey
Other: Quickie glue pen by Sakura, white embossing powder by Ranger, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, trim by Maya Road, Precision scissors, patience, a steady hand...
Copic markers: R22, R24, W1, E42, E44

CPS Sketch 176 - Sponsor Free

Hello!  I'm back with another CPS project.  This week's prize sponsor is Kitchen Sink Stamps - but I'm flying solo.  I created a super quick card... and well, keeping it simple made me happy.

Hi

Seriously, this couldn't have been quicker.  I think it took longer to glue everything in place than any other step.  And I promise to put down the Thrift Shop paper soon... I admit, I'm addicted to October Afternoon papers.  I just can't get enough.

Be sure to stop by the CPS blog for more inspiration and to learn more about how to join in the fun.

Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Paper: Kraft by Bazzill, Classic Cream Classic Crest by Neenah
Patterned Paper: Thrift Shop by October Afternoon
Other: Black seam binding, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, black foam Thickers by American Crafts

Blast from the Past Blog Hop

I am really excited to be joining the Taylored Expressions Blast from the Past Blog Hop this month.  I've seen the posts in the past and have wanted to join... well, this time I did.

Thank You

I love the CreativiTEA stamp set.  It's elegant images are just my thing.  I paired the stamped images with the Gossamer MemoryBox paper... a perfect match!

I stamped the flower image and popped it up as the embellishment for my central image.  The final touch is the pearl flourish... a touch of elegance!

Keep hopping along the path for more inspiration...



Thanks for visiting,
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps:
-CreativiTEA by Taylored Expressions

Ink:
-London Fog Memento ink by Tsukineko

Paper:
-Solar White Classic Crest by Neenah

Patterned Paper:
-Gossamer by MemoryBox Inc.

Other:
-Pearl flourish by Zva Creative
-Sewing machine
-dimensional tape
-precision scissors
-Clear Atyou spica pen

Copic markers:
-RV91, RV93, RV95, BG93, BG96, N1, 0

CPS Sketch # 175 - Lizzie Anne Designs

Hello!  I'm back from vacation with a fresh CPS Sketch project.  This week's sponsor is Lizzie Anne Designs.  I fell in love with this little Sixlet set and had a ball with the sketch this week.  Pure fun!

Whale of a Birthday

I stumbled upon my Joy Ride Cosmo Cricket paper (by dumb luck, I tell ya) when it fell on my work desk.  It was kismet!  The grid paper and little dots paper match my sweet what and the bubble trail perfectly!  Match made in paper craft land!  I hand cut a bit of ocean for my little whale and this fun project was complete.

I hope you'll stop by the CPS blog for more designer inspiration and details on how to join in the fun.

Thanks for visiting!
lisa

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Supplies:
Stamps: Merry Marine Sixlet by Lizzie Anne Designs
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Detail Blending paper by Couture Cardstock, Core Impressions by Core'dinations
Patterned paper: Joy Ride by Cosmo Cricket
Embellishments: Ribbon by PaperTrey Ink, Gelly Gems by Gel-a-tins
Copic markers; BG10, BG13, BG18, 0, W1, B41, B45

CPS Sketch # 174 - Gina K Designs

Hello!  I'm so glad I can pre-post with blogger.  We're on vacation this week and I am a million miles away from computers.  Ah...

OK.  I'm back.  I have a CPS Sketch project to share with you again.  This week's sponsor is Gina K Designs.

Silhouette

I just love this set.  I paired the silhouette flowers together and stamped in Versamark ink, embossing with clear embossing powder.  To really make these bloom, I used various Memento inks and softly sponged on color.  I really love how bold the background looks... orange is one of my favorite colors!

Be sure to stop by the CPS blog for more designer inspiration and the details on this week's sketch.

Thanks for visiting,
lisa

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Supplies:
Stamps: Botanicals by Gina K Designs
Ink: London Fog, Cantaloupe, Tangelo and Lady Bug Memento inks by Tsukineko, Versamark ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Kraft and Black cardstocks by Bazzill, Simply Smooth Vanilla by Cornish Heritage Farms
Patterned paper: 365 Degrees by Pink Paislee
Tools: Sponges, Nestabilities
Embellishments: Opaline pearl flourish by Basic Grey, seam binding

We Remember - 4th of July

Happy Independence Day!!!  I thought I'd share a card I recently made that helps celebrate the day - in a very special way for me.

The Brave

I'm really so proud of the images of the We Remember set.  It's a set I designed and it honors my family's experience serving our country.  In fact, the handsome gentleman on the left is my grandpa.  Here's a shot of him last year in May.  Isn't he darling?  Seeing him smile just makes me smile (and if you couldn't tell, I love him a ton).

Well, I stamped the photo image and colored with Copic markers.  Then, to give it an aged effect, I did the cracked glass technique.  I really like how it looks over a detailed image.  I had a little reflection from the cracked surface, so this isn't the best photo, but gives you an idea of the effect.

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa

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Supplies:
Stamps:
-We Remember (Rummage Bin) by CHF


Ink:
-Tuxedo Black Memento ink and Versamark ink by Tsukineko
-Old Paper, Vintage Photo and Black Soot Distress inks by Ranger


Paper:
-Simply Linen, Simply Smooth White Simply Heavy Black and Simply Kraft by CHF


Other:
-photo corners
-ribbon by May Arts
-Sanding block
-Copic markers (W1, E00, E42, E50, E44, YG91, YG93)
-UTEE by Ranger


Technique:
-cracked glass

CPS Sketch # 173 - Innovative Stamp Creations

Hello!  I have another CPS project for you.  This week's sponsor is Innovative Stamp Creations, with loads of realistic images in their portfolio.  I really loved browsing!


In My Thoughts

It's really hard to see in the picture, but I stamped (2nd generation) the Little Specks background series stamp onto portions of the butterfly panel.  I deliberately left some spaces fading away or light for a subtle detail.  I embossed the butterflies and added a few light dashes of color to them with Copic markers - to match the regal Basic Grey Cappella paper.

Please stop by the CPS Sketch blog for more designer inspiration this week.  We'd love it if you joined in with a creation of your own!

Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps: Beautiful Butterflies (BB111), Background Series - Little Specks (LS209) by Innovative Stamp Creations
Ink: Black Soot and Pumice Stone Distress inks by Ranger
Paper: Kraft and Black by Bazzill, Natural White Classic Crest by Neenah
Patterned Paper: Cappella by Basic Grey
Embellishments: black seam binding, silver cord, eyelet by Making Memories
Tools: Crop-o-dile by We R Memory Keepers, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, 1-1/4" square punch by EK Success
Copic markers: R11, R14, B41, B45, YG63, 0

CHF Summer Fling - Week 4

Hello!  I'm not part of the formal blog hop this week, but wanted to share a fun Friendly Kritter project with you today.  I'm pretty sure I may have already shared this one with you before, but I really love this one!

In order to get the details to minic the reference art, I used a copic multiliner pen to give definition to the character's eyes. Then, I used a black Sakura glaze pen to color the penguin - after completing the other coloring. Do not complete this step first and follow with Copic markers because it will damage your marker nib.

For loads of inspiration this week, please stop by the CHF Special gallery for the week and the Friendly Kritter gallery.  If you upload a qualifying card (using the featured week's stamp line) to the CHF special gallery for the week you will be eligible for the Design Team's Favorite prize which will be a rubber stamp/stamp set of your choice up to the value of $16.99. We're looking forward to having you play along with us for the summer.

This week's featured line are the sweet Friendly Kritters - and will be 25% off this week. It's the perfect opportunity to purchase an image or two you need.


Thanks for visiting,
Lisa
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Stamps:
-The Waiter (Tom Allen's Friendly Kritters) by CHF


Ink:
-London Fog Memento Ink by Tsukineko


Paper:
-Simply Smooth white cardstock by CHF
-Baby blue light and White Prismatic by Prism


Other:
-Swiss Dots embossing folder by Provo Craft
-Copic markers
-Black glaze pen by Sakura
-fine point copic multiliner
-sewing machine and thread
-satin ribbon by May Arts
-ghost shapes snowflake by Maya Roads
-jewel center by Prima Marketing

CPS Sketch # 172 - Stamp N Plus Scrap N

Hello!  I have another CPS sketch project for you today.  Stamp N Plus Scrap N is the sponsor this week. 

Hi Baby

I just ADORE all the little vintage images that Stamp N Plus Scrap N have on their site.  I thought this sweet little baby carriage would be perfect with the vintage feel of the Cappella Basic Grey papers.

Be sure to stop by the CPS blog for more designer inspiration.  If you create with the sketch this week, you could win a Stamp N Plus Scrap N prize pack.

Thanks for visiting!
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps: Doll Carriage 1 (X1716) by Stamp N Plus Scrap N
Ink: Rich Cocoa Memento ink, Old Paper and Vintage Photo Distress inks by Ranger
Paper: Kraft and Suede Brown Dark by Bazzill, Natural White by Neenah
Patterned Paper: Cappella by Basic Grey
Embellishments: ribbon by May Arts, flower by Prima Marketing
Tools: Dymo Label maker, Nestabilities by Spellbinder, corner rounder by Zutter
Copics: E00, E02, E40, E44, 0, W1, R11, R14, YG63, YG67

CHF Summer Fling - Week 3

Hi!  Thanks for joining the CHF Summer Fling hop.  If you are on the trail, you should have arrived from Jennifer's blog.  If not, jump back to the beginning at the CHF Creative blog for the start.

What's the 12 Weeks of Summer Fling? Each week will feature one of the rubber stamp lines at CHF with a blog hop and special gallery showing new samples using stamps from that line. The featured line will also be on sale for the week so definitely the time to add to your collection:) Two Gift Certificates will be awarded to 2 lucky winners who successfully follow the blog hop and comment as they go in the time allotted. This is not a race. All Blog Hops will start from the CHF Be Creative Blog on a Monday, comments must be made before midnight EST on the Thursday of that week & winners will be announced on the Friday. 1st prize is a $20 CHF Gift Certificate, 2nd Prize is a $10 Gift Certificate which will be emailed to the winning participants. The Gift Certificates will be valid for 6 mths from date of issue. PLEASE NOTE that if you have a Club CHF award awaiting you on your next order, you will need to wait for the following order to use your Gift Certificate as the store only allows one discount per order.

If you upload a qualifying card (using the featured week's stamp line) to the CHF special gallery for the week you will be eligible for the Design Team's Favorite prize which will be a rubber stamp/stamp set of your choice up to the value of $16.99.  We're looking forward to having you play along with us for the summer.

This week's featured line is All Things Considered (ATC) - and will be 25% off this week.  It's the perfect opportunity to purchase a set or two you need.
So... with all the business out of the way, are you ready for my project?

This was a quick card with a collage of images and papers - both the School Primer ATC set and Recess October Afternoon paper were the key players.  I had fun mixing and matching the two, since they are perfect together.  I swiped Old Paper ink over my stamped images to give them the same tone as the patterned paper.

Next on the hop is Tracy.

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa
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Supplies
Stamps:
-School Primer (ATC) by CHF


Ink:
-Tuxedo Black Memento ink by Tsukineko
-Old Paper Distress ink by Ranger


Paper:
-Simply Smooth Vanilla, Simply Heavy Black, Simply Kraft by CHF


Patterned Paper:
-Report Card by October Afternoon


Other:
-Clear button
-3/4" circle punch by EK Success
-trim by Making Memories
-Copic markers (E00, E02, E50, E53, E55, E57, R20, R24, R27, BG72)