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

Grungeboard Pins

Hi Dreamers!
This month the Blockheads Design Team will be showcasing projects using Grungeboard.  So, for today, I have two pins made with grungeboard to share with you.  I used letters, a butterfly, and pre-cut striped shapes, and dots embossed grungeboard to build the pins.

 Materials List:

Grungeboard letters and shapes

Distress Inks- Vintage Photo, Barn Door, Fired Brick, Spiced Marmalade, Scattered Straw, Dusty Concord, Tumbled Glass, Faded Jeans

Embossing Ink ( I used Emboss It -Ranger.  Versa Mark would work too)

Gesso

UTTE embossing enamel

Metallic Pen

 The first pin is called "B is for Butterfly"

"Art" Pin

Instructions:

• Coat all the pieces with gesso or white paint - something to to act a s a base coat.  Molly at the Blockheads store used Picket Fence Stain from Ranger.
• Let Dry
• Apply Distress ink to all the pieces.  I rubbed the pads across the pieces to get maximum coverage

1. "B" is Butterfly- Faded Jeans on base circle, Dusty Concord on B, Tumbled Glass on butterfly
2. "Art" Pin -Scattered Straw on square base, Spiced Marmalade on A, Fired Brick on R, Barn Door on T.

• Heat set the Distress ink
• Cover the pieces with Embossing Ink
• Heat emboss with UTTE embossing enamel

Nice glossy look with the UTTE

• Let the UTTE cool
• Distress each piece with Vintage Photo Distress ink--I found that this really bought the colors to life.  So, don't skip this step.

• Draw around the outside of the pieces for the "B is for Butterfly" pin with a metallic marker
• Glue the pieces to the base using a strong glue.  I used Fabri-Tac.  Hot glue would work too.
• Glue a pin to the back of each pin--I picked up the pins from the jewelry section of the craft store

Challenges for my Grungeboard Pins:
Simon Says Stamp and show: anything goes
Country View: butterflies
Desert Island: use three
1 - Make it colourful (lots of colours
6 - Shiny
7 - 2 dies or more
Emma's Cards: butterflies
Unstampa Belles: anything but a card-no stamping
Craft Embellies: anything goes-3-D projects

Okay, hope everyone had a great Holiday weekend.  We had a nice family dinner on Sunday.  Temps have gone way back down into the 30's!  Burr!  Going for a walk anyway!  I hope your day is super nice!  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