Saturday Sketch Challenge 231

Good Evening Friends!

It's time for another fabulous sketch challenge from your 411 operators. On behalf of the operators, I'd like to let you know how grateful we are for all of you. Whether you are a follower or you play along, there's a little bit of something for everyone here. Thanks for joining us again! We hope that you find inspiration here in some way. Wishing you and yours a wonderful, healthy and happy holiday season!

This week we've decided to "break out of the box" a bit and put a twist on our layout. It's fun to experiment with **literally* breaking the mold! Even with the busy holiday season upon us, I hope you have time to make a card using this pretty cool clean and simple sketch!

So how about some potential measurements for this sketch? For more information about each of the sample cards below, just click the link below the 411 operator card and you'll be transported to their blogs.

Base: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded in half at 4 1/4"
Layer 2 and 3: 5 x 3 3/4".
Layer 4: 4 7/8" x 3 5/8".

You may want to attach layers 3 and 4 (so you can see a border), then turn these two layers on their side, stick them to layer 2 and cut off the excess. Add embellishments or sentiments to your taste and please have fun!

Let's see what the operators came up with for this sketch:

Lee Conrey

Patti Chesky

Tammy Fite

Gretchen Barron

Tiffany Bauer

Selene Kempton

Too much fun! Are you ready to play along? We sure hope so! Never played with us before?? Well, it's easy! Sky's the limit!

1. Make a card using your Stampin' Up Supplies!
   
2. Post it online somewhere to your blog or other online forum
3. Post a link to the free linky tool below (please point the link to your post and NOT just your blog).
   
4. Have some fun and leave comments for each other (and for the operators if you like their work). ~ Everyone loves comments!
5. Please note, we reserve the right to remove links with non-Stampin' Up! product, "sales pitches", links to online stores, or requests to join your team. We're here to have fun, learn from one another and share.
   

We hope you join us this week and play along with this sketch! But don't delay our links will close at 8AM on Thursday morning Eastern Standard Time.

Rubbah hugs,
Selene Kempton

Stamper's Showcase #230

Once again, Stamping 411 followers have focused on holiday themed cards for our weekly challenge! Way to go, one and all! Keep up the great work. Here are your Operator Picks for Sketch Challenge #230. The Stamping 411 Operators all hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving celebration this week and that you are enjoying left-overs and perhaps a bit of stamping therapy today!

Saturday Sketch Challenge #230

Hello everyone and welcome to Stamping 411 and a brand new Sketch to keep you busy this weekend! We're so glad that you've stopped by and hope that we can offer you a little instruction and inspiration. Here's some possible measurements to get you started on today's sketch:

1.Layer One -- Cardstock cut at 5.5 x 8.5", scored and folded to make your Card Base

2.Layer Two -- Cardstock or DSP cut at 4 x 5.25"

3.Layer Three -- Cardstock or DSP cut at 3" square

4.Layer Four -- Cardstock cut at 2.75" square

We hope you have fun with this week's sketch and let your imagination be your guide. And we can't wait to see where your creativity leads you!

Are you ready for some inspiration from the Stamping 411 Operators? Click on each Operator Name to see all the details for their projects. Let's go ...

Selene Kempton

Lee Conrey

Patti Chesky

Tammy Fite

Gretchen Barron

Tiffany Bauer

What do you think? Did we inspire you to play along? We hope so! Never played with us before? Well, it's easy! Sky's the limit!


1.Make a card using your Stampin' Up Supplies!
2.Post it online somewhere to your blog or other online forum
3.Post a link to the free linky tool below (please point the link to your post and NOT just your blog).
4.Have some fun and leave comments for each other (and for the operators if you like their work). ~ Everyone loves comments!
5.Please note, we reserve the right to remove links with non-Stampin' Up! product, "sales pitches", links to online stores, or requests to join your team. We're here to have fun, learn from one another and share.

We hope you join us this week and play along with this sketch! But don't delay our links will close at 8AM on Thursday morning Eastern Standard Time.

Have fun and Happy Stamping! Blessings,
Gretchen Barron

Stamper's Showcase #229

It seems that it was all about Christmas again this week on Stamping 411! So many beautiful cards and ideas ... so little time! If you need inspiration for your holiday cards, check out the Operator Picks for this week, Sketch Challenge #229. Thanks for playing along and stop back soon!

How to Wednesday ~Playing with Fire or Colored Soot Stamping!

Hi Everyone,
I've got some fun for you today. I’ve got a card I made using the “Colored Soot Stamping Technique” or as I call it Playing with Fire!!!! hehe

…and here is how you do it.
1. Select the colors of ink you would like…I thought I would use two colors but ending up using one. Stamps you would like to use and some Mat Finish Clear Acrylic Sealer. I like to use a taper candle for this technique too. You’ll need some sponges and white glossy paper and something to light your candle with. .
2. using your sponge sponge all over your piece of Glossy Card Stock. I always use a larger piece as you never know how much of it you will have left once you do this! hehehe

3. Light your candle and holding at an angle touch the flame to the colored side (shiny side) of the Glossy Card Stock. Keep it moving once you see soot starting to appear.

3. Continue on until the sheet is almost all sooted up! Now here is what I’m talking about….It caught fire twice on me….you though I was kidding about making your cut bigger than needed, to start, didn't you? NOT!! Holy Moly or should i say Great Balls of Fire!!! Make sure to blow out any little fires you may start.

4. My sooted cardstock, minus a bit! Not take your stamp of Choice and dry stamp onto the piece removing the soot. Make sure to clean stamp in between stamping so it’s doesn’t build up and you get a clear image. Do not touch the area as you will get soot all over you. See the flame? Don’t do that!!! hehe

5. Once you’ve cleaned your stamp and finished your piece spray it with the Clear Acrylic Sealer and let dry for a few minutes and cut to desired size.
6. Sometimes you have to settle for less! As you can see I had two fires so had to make my card in the other direction. It’s all good. Just trim and design something lovely with your Soot Stamped Piece.

…and here is what I made with my Sooted piece. Hope you’ll give this fun technique try!!

Saturday Sketch Challenge #229

Hello everyone and welcome to Stamping 411 and a brand new Sketch to keep you busy this weekend! We're so glad that you've stopped by today and hope that we can offer you a little instruction and inspiration. Here's some possible measurements to get you started on today's sketch:

1. Layer One -- Cardstock cut at 5.5 x 8.5", scored and folded to make your Card Base
2. Layer Two -- Cardstock or DSP cut at 4 x 5.25"
3. Layer Three -- Cardstock or DSP cut at 1 x 5.5"
4. Layer Four -- Cardstock cut at 2.25 x 3.75"
5. Layer Five -- Cardstock cut at 2 x 3.5" -- Embellish with Die Cut or Punched pieces

We hope you have fun with this week's sketch and let your imagination be your guide. And we can't wait to see where your creativity leads you!

Are you ready for some inspiration from the Stamping 411 Operators? Click on each Operator Name to see all the details for their projects. Let's go ...

Tiffany Bauer

Selene Kempton

Lee Conrey

Patti Chesky

Tammy Fite

Gretchen Barron

What do you think? Did we inspire you to play along? We hope so! Never played with us before? Well, it's easy! Sky's the limit!


1.Make a card using your Stampin' Up Supplies!
2.Post it online somewhere to your blog or other online forum
3.Post a link to the free linky tool below (please point the link to your post and NOT just your blog).
4.Have some fun and leave comments for each other (and for the operators if you like their work). ~ Everyone loves comments!
5.Please note, we reserve the right to remove links with non-Stampin' Up! product, "sales pitches", links to online stores, or requests to join your team. We're here to have fun, learn from one another and share.

We hope you join us this week and play along with this sketch! But don't delay our links will close at 8AM on Thursday morning Eastern Standard Time.

Have fun and Happy Stamping! Blessings, Gretchen Barron

Stamper's Showcase #228

From the looks of things, it appears that Christmas is on the mind of many Stamping 411 followers this week! Check out this week's Operator Picks for some great ideas to kick-start your Holiday card making! Thanks for playing along and come back soon for more challenges and fun on Stamping 411.