Very Vintage At Stamping Vacation

Hi Everyone,

It is Very Vintage Challenge time at The Stamping Vacation Challenge blog. I love vintage. My Design Team card for this month's Very Vintage challenge features stamps from our November sponsor Mark's Finest Papers. The Theme is:

Anything with the colors Rose, Moss and/or Cream

Here is what I came up with.

I stamped the Mum (on Kraft CS) using pigment inks: Cherry Cobbler and Always Artichoke from Stampin' Up. Embossed with clear embossing powder. I used a Spellbinders die to cut and used it as a stencil to add the rose colored ink (Fired Brick from Ranger) in the beaded oval area. I added a little more color to the mum with some chalks. The rose CS is from Brazzill. I added some lace and ribbon. I made another one of my ribbon do-dads and added a pearl in the center. To see instructions for making do-dads go here. I distressed the edges with Very Vanilla pigment ink (SU). Here is a close up so you can see the beautiful detail in this stamp.

And another close to see the ribbon and do-dad.

I can't wait to see what you come up with. Link your project on the Stamping Vacation blog and you will be entered into the monthly drawing.

Other fun challenges for My vintage Mum card:

Simon Says Stamp and Show: Shabby

One Stop Craft Challenge: Embossing

Craft Your Passions: Anything goes

A spoonful of Sugar: Relish to embellish

Crazy 4 challenges: Crate a square card

Priscilla Style: Sketch

Raise the Bar: Show us your curves

Oldie but a goodie: Distressing

Hope you have a great weekend.

Karen

Color Combo Stamping Vacation Challenge

Hi Everyone,

Saturday is Color Combo time again over at the Stamping Vacation Challenge Blog. (I am posting this a bit early cause I will be a bit busy this weekend.) This month the Combo is:

Hunter Green and Rust

I have used stamps from our Fabulous Sponsor this month: Mark's Finest Papers. This set is called Thankful Mums and Pumpkins. I made two Design Team cards for this challenge. I wanted to show that just using a different coloring medium will give very different results from the same image. On the first card, the pumpkins are colored with Copics. And, I also made my own background paper by stamping the small maple leaf (also in the set) on Real Rust cs (Stampin' Up). I added a strip of Handsome Hunter CS (SU) and a green ribbon.

And, here is a detail shot.

On the second card, I colored the pumpkins with Distress inks and a wet brush. I also used a Spellbinders die. The DP is from Provo Craft. The Sentiment is also in the same stamp set. I added a ribbon and some pearl stickers.

And here is a close up of the water coloring.

These two cards are going out to friends or family for Thanksgiving. Make your project and link it up at Stamping Vacation to be entered in the monthly drawing. The prize is FOUR Mark's Finest Stamp sets and a gift certificate. What could be better than that??

Fun Challenges for My Thankful Pumpkins.

Dutch Dare: Clean and Simple

Shirleys 2 girls: Use a Thank you sentiment

Sisterhood of Crafters: Fall card with leaves

My Time To Craft: Quick and Cute

Tuesday Throwdown: Thanksgiving Card

Off the Wall Craftiness:Color inspiration

Have a great day!

Karen

Stampsmith Challenge Blog Ovalicious

Hi Everyone,

I am the hostess for the Third challenge at the Stampsmith Challenge Blog. And that means I got to select the theme. I thought it would be jun to challenge you with a shape theme.

Challenge #3 is to Use one or more ovals on your project.

Here are a few ideas to get you started: oval die cuts, punches, oval shaped stamps, or decorative paper with ovals. You do not have to use Stampsmith Stamps for this challenge. But, if you have them, we would love to see you use them. You can make any type of project from 3-D to cards. You will have until November 14th to complete your project and link it up here. And, of course, there is a fabulous prize. One person will be selected at random for a gift certificate to the Stampsmith Shop. I will also be selecting the three Highlights from this challenge. The winner and Highlights will be announced on November 15th. Well, ladies and gentlemen, get busy and show us your Ovals. Have fun! We can’t wait to see what beauties you come up with.
Fore more inspiration check out the Design Teams' projects. Here is my card.

I used an image from the Audrey Hepburn Full Sheet available at the Stampsmith Shop. Cs: Bermuda Bay from Stampin' Up and glossy white. DP: SEI and K & Company. To make the ribbon ruffle, run hand stitches down the center of the ribbon and pull to gather. I glued it onto the card with Fabri-Tac. Oval Shapes: Spellbinders Beaded Oval small, and Sizzix Frame Scallop Oval. Ink: Tuxedo black from Memento and Bermuda Bay from SU.

Detail shots:

This card is going to a dear Friend who will be turning 50 this month. (Hope she doesn't see this post) So, I added a humorous sentiment from Victorine Originals on the inside.

Hope this inspires you to get out any oval items in your stash and join in on the challenge fun!

Other fun challenges for Audrey with Ovals:

Craft your Passion:Anything goes

Simon Says Stamp: Die cuts and Punches

4 Crafty Chicks: Roll with the punches

One Stop Craft: Anything goes and a blog hop

Paper Take Weekly: sparkly and bright

Thanks for stopping by!

Karen

Masculine DT Stamping Vacation Card

Hi Everyone,

Today's card is a masculine card. I am going to use this for my Nephew's birthday card. It is also my Design Team card for the State Your State Challenge at the Stamping Vacation Challenge blog. This month the State of choice is UTAH. Some facts about Utah:

It is called The Great Salt Lake state

Name taken from the Ute Indians

Beehive State

State fruit is Cherry

Blue Spruce is state tree

Rocky Mountain Elk is state animal

Topaz is the state gem

You have until November 28th to complete this challenge. All challenge entries qualify for the monthly gift certificate drawing. The prize this month is provided by Stamping Dragon Designs and Stamping Vacation is giving a $15 gift certificate to Papertray Ink.

I took my inspiration from the State animal which is the Rocky Mountain Elk.

Stamps: Elk and Crosshatch Background Stamp from Stampin' Up, Scenery from Stamping Sensations.

CS: Close to Cocoa from SU, Kraft

I stamped the scenery in Chocolate Chip ink (SU) and then over that, the Crosshatch stamp in pigment ink. The elk is stamped in black ink and cut and embossed with a Spellbinder's die. I wrapped pearl cotton (DMC) around brads positioned on each corner. Nice and easy. So, here is another masculine card. Let's see what you can come up and link your card on the Stamping Vacation site.

Other fun challenges for my Elk card:

Cards For Men: Anything Goes as long as it is for a man

Mark's Finest Papers: Use a die cut or punch

The Stamp Man Challenges: Cards for men

CCEE Stampers: Clean and simple

OWH Stars and Stamps: Almost Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by today. Have a super special day!

Karen

Clean and Simple Challenge

Hi Everyone,

I am back today with a new Challenge over at the Stamping Vacation Challenge blog. We have added a couple of new challenges to tickle your fancy. This new challenge is "Clean and Simple" with a recipe.

The recipe is:

One Die Cut

One Sentiment

2 Colors

2 Layers

So no images, just a sentiment. And it is not as easy as it sounds. This challenge is due by Nov 26th and qualifies for the monthly prize drawing. I decided on a humorous sentiment from My Favorite Things.

My two colors are: Sage Shadow and Barely Banana (Stampin' Up). A scallop oval for the die cut. I also added a layer of dry embossing. Oh, and a ribbon. You gots to have ribbon!

Isn't that a funny sentiment? I think it is. Well, I would love to see what you come up with. Link your cards up over at Stamping Vacation. I wish each of you a super great day.

Karen

Pretty in Pink

Hello again!

I am posting like crazy today. This will be it for today. I made this sweet card using an image from Stamping Dragon Designs. They are the sponsor this month at the Stamping Vacation Challenge blog. Lots of challenges still open for this month. I was in a cutesy, pinky kind of mood today. So, I put together this card using the Dress Dummy image.

The image was printed out from the computer onto white CS. Then I stamped a background stamp (Stampabilities) with Tattered Rose ink (Ranger) and added a little distressing. Make sure the printer ink is really dry! It is notorious for smearing! Stamped "For You" with Ruby Red ink (both from SU). Made card from Coral Pink CS (DCWV). I watercolored the skirt with Ruby Red ink (Stampin' Up) and added some pearl stickers. I die cut and embossed some buttons and a heart shaped lock with a Spellbinders set. I distressed the die cuts with the flat end of a watercolor crayon (SU) and rubbed it with my finger. Works great! I wrapped a strip of pink tulle around the lock. I also added a little pink satin bow.

Well, since I showed you the inside on the previous post, I will for this card too.

The same process was followed for the inside ( down size the image before printing onto white CS). The CS from Staples goes through the printer just fine.

Challenges for Pink Dress Dummy:

Cheerful Stamp Pad: Pink and Woman

Totally Gorjuss: Pink

Stamping Vacation No No Challenge: No Images that start with S

Alice in Wonderland: Use a door, gate or key hole-I used a heart lock with a keyhole.

Sandy's Space-New Challenge blog!: Use one of 4 Frames as Inspiration. I used the Create Beauty frame. I think it is more of a hairdressing theme, but it had a pair of scissors so I felt it could be used for my sewing themed card too.

Post number two done. I guess I had better get to some other things around the house. Have a hap hap happy day!

Karen

Fall Hedgy Thank You

Hi Everyone,

Boy, it is really getting cold here. Had to wear a jacket today and turn on the furnace last night. These temps really make it feel like Fall. So, saying that, I have a Hedgy Fall themed Thank You card. I used one of the Hedgehog stamps from Penny Black.

The Hedgies are so cute. This one has a Lady bug delivering a thank you note. I watercolored the image with ink and a wet brush. I used a Spellbinders die. And, I also added a background dry embossed with a Cuttlebug Folder. And thank you is repeatedly stamp on the Soft Suede with a Stampin' Up stamp. CS: Always Artichoke, Ruby Red, Soft Suede from Stampin' Up. Here are some detail photos so you can see all the Challenge elements.

And for a extra treat, I am giving you the view that the card reciepient sees...the inside.

I will of course write a little note. This really cute sentiment stamp is from Verses Rubber Stamps.

Challenge for Fall Hedgy Thank You:

Papercraft Star: Thank you, Dry Embossing, Die Cut, Metal (I used red metal accent stickers)

Stampin For The Weekend: Fall

Caarvarks: Inside Out

Penny Black at All Sorts: Fall colors

Baby Bud Designs: Fall (Their very 1st challenge)

Stamping Vacation Color Combo: Pumpkin, Sage, Caramel

Simon Says Stamp: Give Thanks

I am having a cup of coffee to warm up. Tastes good too. Tomorrow I am going to an all day card making event hosted by Suzanne Everett. Should be lots of fun. My bud, Sharon, and I will be heading out first thing in the morning for a glorious day of card making fun. Well, talk to you later.

Karen