Paris Dreams with Technique Junkies

Hello Everyone,
How is your week going?  Doing well here.  Busy helping my Mom look for items for her new bathroom.  She is having a renovation done. Hopefully, it will be finished next week.  So, let's forget all the every day cares and dream....

My project for today is a pretty card made with a Technique Junkies New Release stamp.  See all the February Releases here.

Materials List:

Stamp: Paris Dreams from Technique Junkies

Ink: Blue Breeze Kaleidacolor pad

CS: White, and Brocade Blue (retired Stampin' Up color)

Embossing Folder: Picture Frame  from Darice

Die: Romantic Rectangles from Spellbinders

 Make It:

• Make a card from Blue CS
• Dry emboss a layer of white CS with the Picture Frame folder

• Ink the stamp, Paris Dreams, with the Kaleidacolor pad and stamp on white CS
• Die cut the image with Spellbinders die 

Isn't this image just dreamy?  It is perfect for using the Kaleidacolor pads too. The die cut and dry embossing add that little touch of elegance.  Thanks for stopping by.  See you next time.
Karen

The Stampsmith August Challenge--Trip to Paris

Hi Dreamers,
First of the month already!  My, isn't this summer flying by?!!  Time for a new Challenge on The Stampsmith Blog!  The theme for the month of August is:

World Traveler

......With at least one Stampsmith Stamp please.  Link up your project on the Stampsmith Challenge Blog for a chance to win a $21 gift certificate.

For my Design Team project, I used the Paris Full Sheet to create a Travel Collage.  I went with  a Black/White color scheme with a pop of Teal.

Instructions:

• Stamp three different  stamps (I stamped one twice) from the Paris set with black dye ink on four separate pieces of glossy white CS to make four images.  
• Position the stamped images on a white CS base in a collage manner overlapping the images.  
• Once happy with the arrangement, glue them down and trim all the edges that  hang over the CS base. 
• Tie sheer black ribbon around collage
•  Layer with Black CS.

• Stamp the sentiment on Vellum with black Stazon ink.  
• Attached the vellum with black brads
• Layer onto a card made from Teal CS (This is Taken With Teal from Stampin' Up.)

I hope you will join in with our World Traveler Challenge!!  Can't wait to see what you come up with!

Hope your week is going  well.  See you soon for more of the Watercolor scraps cards!!  (See the first two samples of the Watercolor Scrap cards here)  Love ya!
Karen

Paris in the Spring with Stampsmith stamps

Hi Dreamers!
Oh, we are back to rainy weather, so no work in the garden today.  Perfect time to get in some blogging and share a Spring theme card.  I made this card with an Eiffel Tower stamp from  Paris Full Sheet by The Stampsmith.   

• The image was stamped with Blue Breeze Kaleidacolor Pad from Tsukineko on white glossy CS.  
• Go over the image with Versa Mark ink and add UTTE; heat emboss.
• Add to a Navy card base layered with DP from DCWV

• Die cut birds.  I used a die from A Muse Studios and a pale blue CS

I love the high gloss that you get with the UTTE.  Reminds me of my decoupaging days!  LOL.

• Add a blue bow and a few blue rhinestones for embellishments

Just a reminder that the Stampsmith Challenge is still open and runs thru the end of the month.  The theme for April is Black/white with a pop of color.  There a $21 gift certificate up for grabs!!  

Challenges for my  Paris in the Spring card!
Simon Says Stamp: travel or city scape
365 Cards: Spring


Well, let's see what do I have for you next?  How about a funky Pink Steampunk tag?!  Sounds crazy doesn't it?  I will be back next time with that--so see you then!  Hope your day is filled with good things.  Love ya.
Karen

Paris in the Spring "Time"

Hi Dreamers!
Hope your weekend was great!   Mine was super fun with an all day card making event on Saturday.  Even though we had snow last night here in Michigan, USA, I wanted to share a Spring themed card with you today.  I used lots of Spring colored CS and a stamp of the Eiffel Tower from The Stampsmith's Paris Full Sheet.     I called this project Paris in the Spring "Time".  See why!

• I stamped the Eiffel Tower with a Kaleidacolor Pad - Creole Spice
• Then covered the image with Versa-Mark ink
• Cover with UTTE and heat emboss
• Add another layer of UTTE

Look at the cool effect you get with the UTTE!

• Layer the image with black and white CS
• Add to a white card base layered with green and yellow CS

• Tie the Eiffel Tower ribbon in  a big bow.  I bought this ribbon at Hobby Lobby and have been dying to try it out on something.  This project was prefect!!
• Add the clock with a piece of wire ---Paris in the Spring "Time"---get it!??!  LOL
• Add the yellow rhinestones to the background area. 

What a cheerful card!  This was a fun one to make.  And, I finally was able  to use this ribbon on something!!  

How about a few challenges for my Spring "Time" card??!!

Chocolate coffee and cards: bring on Spring

Crafty Catz Weekly: sparkle and bow

Creative Corner Challenge: layer it up

Simon Says Stamp: spring/easter

Pause dream enjoy: anything goes

Check back tomorrow for a little bit of Steampunk fun!!  See you then.  Have a great day.  Love ya.

Karen

February Stampsmith Challenge: Photo Inspiration

Hi Dreamers!
Happy February!  And, the first of the month always means a new Stampsmith Challenge.  Don't forget to pop over to the Challenge blog and see who won last month's challenge!  This month we are challenging you to create a project that is inspired by this photo.  And, please also use at least one Stampsmith Stamp.

I used the neutral on neutral color scheme of the inspiration photo.  I was thinking that the shoe was fashion related and picked a stamp with fashion theme.  Then I added punched shapes to mimic the shapes in the background of the photo.

This stamp is called Paris Eiffel Dress from The Stampsmith.  I stamped it on glossy CS with black dye ink.

I used a decorative paper that has a lattice type pattern that I felt resembled the pattern of the woven leather shoe.

Pretty cool stamp, don't you think?!  I love this image.  Tres Chic!  Can't wait to see what you come up with!!  Link you project up on the Stampsmith Challenge blog site for a chance to win a gift certificate.


A few Fun challenges for my Fashionable paris lady:
365 Cards: day 30-retro
Simon Says Stamp: anything goes
Creative Moments: neutrals

Hope you are having a great day!!  See you tomorrow with a Perfect Pearls Valentine with Blockhead stamps.  Love ya.
Karen