Dusty Attic Butterfly Layout

I created this layout by applying a thick layer of texture paste and then pressing stamps into the design.  The large butterfly was a foam stamp and the smaller one was created with a Dusty Attic chipboard butterfly.  The chipboard was used as a tool to create the background and then I cleaned it off and saved for another project.  After the texture paste dried, I applied gelatos to create a blended background of lavender and pinks.

This layout is submitted into the following challenges...
Dusty Attic February Challenge

Splashy Mix Challenge

Mixed Media Academy (moodboard)


Creative Embellishments


The Artistic Stamper (words)
 

Pop Cola Fizz Card - Robin's Nest DT

Using two different sizes of Dew Drops in three colors really added lovely dimension and a sense of movement.  Notice how the shades of brown vary depending on whether they have red or white paper behind them.  I hope you will visit my complete tutorial on The Robin's Nest Blog HERE.  There are also two additional soda pop themed cards to inspire you.  Enjoy!

This card is entered into the following challenges...

• White Rose Crafts November Sketch Challenge
   
• Simon Says Stamps Wednesday Challenge (Thinking of You)
• Simon Says Stamps Monday Challenge 
• Scrap & Me (challenge #62 - sentiment)
  
• The Artistic Stamper (mix it up)  
• Craft Stamper Take It Make It Challenge (anything goes)
  

Forest Brown Mini Dew Drops

Winter Retreat Dew Drops

The Robin's Nest Shop
Supplies:
watercolor paper

colored pencils

ink pads (red, brown, black)
Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Vintage Photo)

cola & sentiment rubber stamp

black embossing powder

heat gun

brown spray mist
Tim Holtz Distress Spray (Vintage Photo)

black marker

liquid adhesive

card base

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Jeweled Seahorse Card - The Robin's Nest DT

I really enjoyed using this canvas from The Robin's Nest as a project base instead of card stock. Because it has a plastic-like texture, moisture from mists/paints do not warp it. Before coloring the canvas, I added a texture to it by putting it in an embossing folder.  I find all underwater creatures magical because of how they move and glide effortlessly. I hope you enjoy my magical seahorse creation.  The step by step tutorial can be found HERE.

My card is submitted into the following challenges...

•  Simon Says Stamps Monday Challenge (Bright & Cheerful)
• Your Scrapbook Place Challenge Blog (Anything Goes)
• The Paper Girls Challenge Blog (#180 Magical Monday)
• Try It Tuesday (Splatters and Splodges) 
• Prika July Challenge (Perfect Smoosh / Inks & Sprays)
  
• Time Out Challenges (Home Sweet Home)
  
• Creative Embellishments July Moodboard Challenge
  

 

Supplies:
Creative Dew Drop Canvas - Artsy Seahorse
Sea Glass Tear Drops
Water Dew Drops
Raindrops Dew Drops
spray mists (blue & green)
paint brush
Glossy Accents transparent medium
glitter glue

The Robin's Nest Shop

The Robin's Nest Blog

Blog Hop - Blank Page Muse New Stamp Release

Welcome to BPM Blog Hop to celebrate BPM releasing five new sets.  BPM's trademark is high quality rubber with deeply etched unique images . Follow along the blog hop to each of the marvelous designers and find some wonderful inspiration using the new designs.  I'm sure you will love them all.
My cards feature the set "Kindness Changes Everything" by Shaloo Webster.  I created two cards using the same stamp to create two very different looks for the background. Using different colors and techniques really allows one to stretch their supplies. With the same design, I created a distressed card, as well as, a clean and elegant card. 

Enjoy the rest of the BPM Hop and join us tomorrow as more projects will be shared.

For the first card, I created a resist by heat embossing the design with clear powder and then applyied mists over it.  (Kindness Changes Everything by Shaloo Webster)

This card is entered into the following challenges...
The Artistic Stamper May Creative Challenge - Textures
Stampotique Designer Challenge - 322 Unusual Flowers

A2Z Scrapbooking Challenge (May Flowers)

TIP: After the sprays have dried be sure to take a tissue and gently wipe
 over the embossed images to remove the mist that dried on the embossing powder.
Doing so will really make the design pop.

 

Save 15% off your BPM rubber stamp order when you use discount code
"BPMDtKaren2019"

www.blankpagemuse.com

For the second card, I heat embossed with two colors simultaneously. I blended gold & purple to create a unique intermingling of colors. (Kindness Changes Everything)

 

 

BPM Stamps:   Kindness Changes Everything Set by Shaloo Webster

It's a Zip a Dee Doo Dah Day Sentiment Art Rubber Stamp

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the rest of the New Release Blog Hop

Under the Sea - Blank Page Muse

Let's create an underwater bubbly paradise.  I was inspired by the words- freedom, explore, and adventure.  Instead of going underground like Alice in Wonderland, I went underwater.  It seems a bit funny to me that my project features a seahorse that can't take an actual first step but it is still in the adventurous spirit.  If you are intimidated by creating inky backgrounds, this is the perfect place to start because whatever you create with texture stamps and watercolors or sprays, it will look wonderful. It's great because you can't really mess it up.  That is a great feeling of "Freedom"  Let's dive in!  To see the full tutorial, visit the Blank Page Muse Blog HERE.

I colored the intricate sea horse with metallic mica powder and then
added Glossy Accents for a super shiny finish. 

This project is submitted into the following challenges...
Try It On Tuesday (inspired by a word)

A2Z Scrapbooking March Challenge (color it in)
Creative Embellishments (moodboard -"Every great adventure requires a first step”)

Splashy Mix Challenge #3 (Summer moodboard)


The Artistic Stamper (color it green)
Through the Craftroom Door (anything goes)
The Creative Artist (mixed media)

BPM Stamps:
Raindrops Waterdrops Rubber Stamp Sheet Set
3 Assorted Beach Grass Stamps
Open Weave Fishnet Background Stamp
Nautical 2 Stamp Set
Spiral Snail Shell Stamp

Other Supplies:
water color paper, ink pads (blue, green, pearl, embossing), clear mounting block,
water spray bottle, embossing powder (clear / glitter / blue), seahorse embellishment, heat gun, Glossy Accents Clear Gloss Medium, clear micro beads, card base (5x7")

www.blankpagemuse.com
Save 15% off your BPM rubber stamp order when you use discount code

"BPMDtKaren2019"

Galaxy Shaker Decoration

So, I tried something new.  This is the largest rubber stamping project I have ever done. The base is 14x20" and I must admit it was a little intimidating at first.  The complete step by step tutorial is available on the Blank Page Muse Blog. HERE

This project is entered into the following Challenges:

• Splashy Mix Challenge Blog (Anything Goes)
• Artistic Stamper Challenge (Anything Goes)
• Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #183 (Make It Sparkle)
• Just Add Ink Challenge #440 (Something New)
• We Love to Create (mixed media)
• Creative Embellishments January Challenge (Moodboard)
  

STAMPlorations January Mixed Media Challenge


BPM Stamps:  www.blankpagemuse.com
Hearty Doodles Art Rubber Stamp Set
Moon Small Round Line Art Face
Raindrops Waterdrops Rubber Stamp Sheet Set
Phoebe Art Doll Rubber Stamp Sheet designed by Jayne Alexander
Concentric Circles Line Art by Cathy Frailey


Other Supplies:    cardboard or canvas,foam brush and toothbrush, acrylic paint (black, blue, lilac, red, white), metallic paint (blue, purple, gold, silver), paper towels & kitchen sponge, clear mounting block,alphabet stickers, sequins, glitter, stars, & beads, liquid adhesive

Lindy's Stamp Gang - May Color Challenge

Lindy's Stamp Gang Color Challenge

Lindy's Stamp Gang Supplies: 
TiffanyLou Blue Spray, Tea Pot Purple Spray, Aurora Amethyst Embossing Powder

Other Supplies:  Celestial Dancer #3 Stamp (Rubber Dance), Flourish Stencil (Joggles), Black Archival Ink (Tsukineko), Distress Ink- Milled Lavender & Broken China (Ranger), sentiment stamp, white cardstock, flowers, gems, hole punch, ribbon

How to enter Lindy's Stamp Gang Color Challenge:
1. Share the Color Challenge graphic for this month’s challenge.
2. Link the color challenge graphic to our blog.
3. Use a minimum of two Lindy’s Stamp Gang products.
4. Link all Lindy's products used to the online store.
5. Deadline is May 31st.
The complete set of rules to enter can be found HERE.
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More Than Words Mini Challenge:
The More Than Words Mini Challenge runs on the last week of each month and is for cards, tags and ATCs only. This challenge requires you to use a specific word on your project. This month the word is "SHE". The winner will receive a $25 voucher from Dusty Attic.  The deadline is May 31st. The complete set of rules to enter can be found HERE.
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Rubber Dance May Stamp Challenge: I am also entering the Rubber Dance Theme Challenge.  The May theme challenge is to use a trio. Our theme is called "Rule of Three". You must use or make three of something.  Stamping must be obvious on your project but you do not have to use Rubber Dance stamps to participate.  Entry via the linking tool with a direct link to your post (not just your blog). Max 3 entries per person. You may combine with other challenges. The complete set of rules to enter can be found HERE.

I used Celestial Dancer #3 to feature on my card.

Carefree & Fearless Card - Sin City Design Team

Today is my first blog post for Sin City Stamps and I'm thrilled to have been invited to share their products with you. To complete my nature inspired friendship card, my project incorporates three different Sin City Stamp Sets. The sweet little bird and sentiment stamp of hope were perfect to create my encouragement card.

I hope you will join me at the Sin City Blog where you will find the complete tutorial.

I'm also joining the Inspirational Challenge.

You can find all the rules HERE.

A Sneak Peek:
                                                               You can find the complete tutorial HERE.

Supplies: 
1. Art Journaling #2 Rubber Stamp Set sc24 (Sin City Stamps)
2. Flower & Bird Sketches Art Rubber Stamp Sheet Set sc97 (Sin City Stamps)
3. Inhale...Exhale Art Stamp Sheet Set SC87 (Sin City Stamps)
4. white cardstock
5. black & brown ink pads
6. green & copper mists
7. white gel pen
8. chalk
9. card base (5x7")
10. embellishments: paper doily & burlap leaf die cut

                 

To purchase the stamp supplies used in this project please visit www.sincitystamps.com
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Don't Wait - Lindy's Challenge

I love how this card came out.  The colors are beautiful and the sentiment heat embossed onto vellum adds a nice softness and contrast.

   

There will be 5 winners of $50 Gift Certificates!

You can find all the official rules to enter HERE. 
1. Share the Color Challenge graphic for this month’s challenge 
2. Link the color challenge graphic to our blog, (where all the information about the challenge is posted) 
3. Use a minimum of two (2) Lindy’s Stamp Gang products. 
(You may add neutrals, white, black, gray and brown) 
4. Link All Lindy's products to the online store.
           
Visit Lindy's blog HERE.  
These are the products I used for the challenge.

Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Stains 



• Ireland Green 
• Yellow Rose of Texas
• Scarlet Red 
• Bachelor Button Blue
• Embossing Powder - Midnight Bronze Obsidian

The Robin's Nest:
Dark Vanilla CanvasStock
Tear Drops