Sweet Photo Stamp with Lost Coast Designs

Hello Everyone,
Popping in between working in the yard to share this sweet card using a photo stamp from Lost Coast Designs.  I stamped several different stamps to create an interesting background.

Materials List:

Stamps: Rose Boy, ATC Border Set, Rustic Checkerboard Border, Fern Background all from Lost Coast Designs

Ink: Teal Zeal and Rich Cocoa Memento; Baja Breeze Stampin' Up

CS: White, brown, dark teal, and Baja Breeze

Lace

Seam Binding

Make It:

• Make a card base from brown CS
• Cut a layer of Baja Breeze CS and stamp the fern Background and Rustic Checkerboard with Baja Breeze ink; add a few more of the Checkerboards in Rich Cocoa ink
• Add to card base

•  Stamp the ATC border on white CS and again on scrap paper (use as a mask) with Teal Zeal ink
• On the scrap paper Border, cut out the center of the ATC Border and place over the ATC border (as a mask) stamped on CS; stamp Rose Boy with Rich Cocoa ink
• Layer on dark teal CS and add to card

• Add two different laces and tie a knot in the seam binding

Super cute!!  Would be cute for any occasion or Father's Day too.  I like the look of layering the background stamps.  I really enjoying stamping in that manner.  I can create my own decorative paper.  

We have lots of fun things coming up this month from Lost Coast Designs.  Skellie Fest and Skull Appreciation Blog Hop starts June 4!  Lots of bones...lol  There will be inspiration projects and prizes.  See you then!!

Hope you are having a great weekend!!  Love ya

Karen

Mother's Day Card with Stampsmith Stamps

Hi Dreamers!
Since Mother's Day is this Sunday (already!!) here in the US, I thought I would take a few minuets to share a Mother's Day Card.  I made this card for a friend and the card is already in the mail!  I used a pretty little girl photo stamp from the set called "Thank Heaven for Little Girls #1" from The Stampsmith.

• Stamp the Pretty little girl with black dye ink on Glossy White CS
• Layer onto Real Read CS (Stampin' Up).

• Add some pretty Mother's day paper (Karen Foster)

• Add a polka dot ribbon
• Color the Flowers with Stickles glitter glue
• Add some dots of Stickles to the background area

Challenges for my pretty little girl Mother's Day Card:
365 Cards: Mother
Aud Sentiments: mother, child, baby
Paper Crafting Journey: anything goes
Divas by Design: anything goes
Celebrate the Occasion: Mother's day
Creative Card Crew: bling/glitter
Created with Love: Mother' day
Eureka Stamps: mother's day
Love to Scrap: anything goes
Pink Elephant: mother's day

I am still working on my studio re-do.  All I have done so far is make a bigger mess!  LOL  I cleared the spot for the new bookcase (which I pick up tonight) and vacuumed.  I decided to wait on putting the new desk and hutch together until I had the bookcase.  I can move the supplies from the old table to the bookcase and then fold up the table.  Makes a lot more sense than moving everything twice.  So, for today, I am going to put up some new blinds.  And, I really should mow the lawn.  Mowing the lawn is not craft related, but someone has to do it.  LOL    I have several cards that I finished before dismantling my studio.  So, I can keep you supplied with fun projects over the next week while I work behind the scenes on my room.  I hope you are having a great day!!  Love ya.
Karen

Stampsmith Challenge for April!

Hi Dreamers!
Happy first day of April!!  And, that means a new monthly challenge on the Stampsmith Challenge blog.  Thanks to everyone that left challenge ideas in the comment section of the Challenge blog!  Barbara W and Stamper Sue both suggested Black/White with a splash of color.  So, guess what!!  That is the theme that has been selected for the month of April!

Black and White with a splash of Color

With a least one Stampsmith Stamp

I went to work and came up with my Design Team creation using a stamp from the "It's a Dog's Life" Full Sheet.  Of course I used black and white ---- with a splash of RED.  I made this card a Flap Fold design.

Here you can see how the flap extends out over the front.  The Sentiment is from the "Say It Like It Is" Full Sheet.

• Flap Fold Card Base: Cut a base 4 1/4" x 9 1/2" from CS
• Score at 4"
• Make the center piece large enough to overlap the front.  I made my center piece the size of the image plus four layers.  3 1/2" x 5"

This is what the layout looks like from the inside:

Flap(black)                               Score                       Inside

Another look at the overhang.

• Stamp the puppy and kittens with black dye ink on glossy white CS.
• Layer with red and black CS
• The black/white DP is from My Mind's Eye

• Stamp sentiment with black dye ink on smooth white CS.  
• Add a red satin bow

Inside

I have plenty of room on the inside to stamp another sentiment or write a note.  Very fun!!   Get out you Stampsmith stamps and make your own black/white with a splash of color project!! I can't wait to see what you come up with!!  Link up over on the Stampsmith Challenge Blog.


And, a few other super fun Challenges!!
Mark's Finest: the letter A in the sentiment and/or an image that starts with A---two A's in my sentiment and my image is of Adorable Animals
Allsorts: vintage
Challenges 4 everybody: anything goes
Mema's Challenge: anything goes April
Simon Says Stamp and Show: anything goes
Love to Scrap: recipe-3 layers, 2 DP, 1 image

Have a great day!  Love ya.
Karen

Let's Dance with The Stampsmith!

Hi Dreamers,
Happy Friday!  Let's  do a happy dance!  Check out this cool photo stamps from The Stampsmith's Let's Dance full sheet.   What could be more fun than watching Fred and Ginger skip the light fantastic!

Materials:

Let's Dance Photo Stamp from The Stampsmith

"Go for It" (Say it Like it Is Full Sheet) from The Stampsmith

CS from Bazzill

DP from MME

Ribbon and Tag Die Cut from A Muse Studios

Spellbinders Die

Gold Rhinestones

To get the best results with photo stamps, stamp the image on glossy white cardstock with black dye ink. Add some layers and ribbon---instant fun!  Wouldn't this be a great card to cheer up a friend, or just to say hello??!!

Let's dance our way to a few fun challenges!!
Card Crafters Circle: vintage flair
4 Crafty chicks: die for dies
Creative Moments: add a sentiment
New Challenge Blog hosted by my buddie, Leslie!!!
Love to Scrap Challenge: anything goes

Don't forget to head over to the Stampsmith Challenge blog and check out the March Challenge-Spring Colors and Flowers.  Also, leave a comment there with a challenge theme idea for a chance to win a mystery gift!!.......
I hope your weekend is full of fun stamping time!  Love ya.
Karen

March Challenge with The Stampsmith-Flowers and Spring Colors

Hi Dreamers!
Time for a new challenge over on the Stampsmith Challenge Blog!!  We have a nice Springy theme for you this month----

Spring Colors and Flowers

----with one Stampsmith Stamp please.  One random entry will receive a $21 gift certificate!!  Let's see what you can come up with!!

And a  Little something extra:
"We would also like to hear about your favorite types of challenges (color, shape, photo, sketch, theme, etc.) and your specific theme suggestions for upcoming months.  Every comment giving us feedback will earn an entry in the draw for a little mystery gift from Valerie!!"  

For my Design Team Project, I used one of the totally love-ly images from the full sheet, Flappers #3.
I added paper flowers and a bright floral decorative paper!  Take a look.

This loving couple is stamped with black dye ink on glossy white CS.  I used an edge die cut to make this curvy edge.

I added a "bunch" of white paper flowers with a pink rhinestone in each center.  Also a white ribbon!

And, here is a final look at this loving couple.  I will use this as a Spring/Summer wedding card, an anniversary card, or a love card.  

And, Let's have fun with a few other challenges:
Addicted to Stamps:anything goes with stamping
Moving along with the times: lovely ladies
Simon Says Stamp: anything goes

I hope you are having a great day!  Yea for Friday!  Love ya.
Karen

Winter Wishes with The Stampsmith

Hi Dreamers!
I would like to say an extra special "Hello" to new followers.  Welcome aboard!  We have fun here in dreamland.  LOL.  Today, let's warm up some icy blue papers with warm winter wishes!  I have made this winter all occasion card with an image from the Flappers #1 Full Sheet by The Stampsmith.

One of the great things about Stampsmith Stamps, is that they make such a great focal point.  All you have to do is layer some paper and presto---a fab card!  I stamped this lovely Flapper with black dye ink on glossy white CS.

I layered the image with black and Not Quite Navy CS (Stampin' Up) and added in some  icy blue glittery papers  (My Mind's Eye).  For just a touch of interest and texture, I used a corner punch on the two right hand corners.  Of course, this lovely lady needed some bling--blue rhinestones.

On the inside I stamped a wintry themed sentiment.  This card will be sent out to a friend to brighten her day.
She lives in Arizona, so I think she will like the chilly colors.  LOL.

Oh!  I think my Lovely Flapper would like to be entered into the following challenges:
365 Cards: rounding the corner
Little Red Wagon: bling
Craft Door Magazine: anything goes
Craft Our Passion: vintage/shabby chic
Cupcake Craft: January Blues
Vintage Stamping: vintage
Creative Moments: Monochromatic
Cute Card Thursday: beat the blues

Don't forget to pop over and join in with The Stampsmith January Challenge--The theme is to use a recycled item and at least one Stampsmith stamp.
So, let's see, what will I have for you tomorrow??  Oh, I know, I will share some of the kids cards I made to send to Operation Write Home.  I have to take the rest of the photos and I will have those for you tomorrow.  Hope to see you then.  Have a super Thursday!!  Love ya.
Karen