BIG Bookmark

Here is a Big bookmark I made for my husband's birthday earlier this month.  He is an avid reader so it was a fitting gift.
It's very simple just stamped with VersaMark ink then embossed with gold embossing powder.  Haven't embossed in ages but he always liked that effect.
The crown image is from Starving Artiststamps and the Happy Birthday background is from  Purple Onion Designs.

Have no affiliations to either of these companies besides liking their images.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
Enjoy your families today and everyday.



*found this picture online-hope it is free clip art*

Published!

I was surprised in the mail the other day when I got a complimentary Dec/Jan 2011 issue of The Stamper's Sampler from Stampington & Company.   One of my samples of the dress template was published.  I used images from Faerie Song Art Stamps ~ Fantasy Themed Images
  It's been a while since I have been in a magazine ..... what a treat!  I've been rejected so many times lately it's nice to be accepted.  Please check the magazine when you get a chance.  enjoy!

New cards

Here are a few birthdays cards I made for my stash to have on hand to send out.  Funny thing is even though I have some cards already to send still doesn't mean they will go out on time.  Just can't seem to get out on time lately.  Oh well, I try. 
Most of the images used on these cards are by Stampin' Up.  enjoy!

Thursday Tutorial - Vase on Stampbord

November 2010

Vase card on Stampbord

Intermediate



Supplies

Stamps: Mini Cloisonné Containers #MS334EZ (SI)

Ink:

Ranger Distress Ink Pads-wild honey, dusty concord

Ranger Archival Jet Black

VersaMark watermark ink pad

Accessories: Ampersand Stampbord & scratch knife, Krylon Pale gold Leafing pen, Copic pens-E29, YG97, Ranger Blending tool with sponges

Directions:

1. On folded purple note card stamp small round vase randomly on front of card with VersaMark ink pad.

2. Tape three rectangle pieces of Stampbord to work surface with removable double stick tape to hold while stamping.

3. Stamp tall vase with Ranger Archival Jet Black ink to the three pieces of Stampbord. Allow to dry for a minute.

4. Using Ranger Blending tool blend Distress wild honey on two sides of pieces of stamped Stampbord. Repeat the process with Distress dusty concord on remaining sides.

5. Scratch out design inside vase with scratch knife. Freehand leaf design and ground with scratch knife.

6. Add color to leaves with Copic green YG97 and add shadow to side of vase with Copic brown E29.

7. Remove the removable double stick tape from the Stampbord pieces.

8. Outline the edges of all three pieces with Krylon Pale gold leaf pen.

9. Tape all three finished Stampbord pieces to a piece of black cardstock and layer onto stamped purple note card.

The Stampsmith challenge #2

Here is my entry for the second The Stampsmith Art Rubber Stamps.  The challenge for November was to decorate a bag and create a card for Thanksgiving. 
I went to The Stampsmith sponsored convention in Long Island this year and picked up this image with all these fun faces and thought what fun to use for challenge.   I know, not the norm but whose normal.....not me.  The image on the card is full image with highlighted faces that I punched out then layered and taped back onto the card.  Oh yeah, I added diamond glaze to the punched out faces.  The bag I again punched out some of the faces, layered onto scallop circle then layered onto bag and added some tulle and ribbon.  enjoy!

Long Island convention

 I discovered two things a couple of things two weeks ago.....a convention that  The Stampsmith sponsors and a new stamp company to me called Purple Onion Designs.   here are a few of their designs and yes I did purchase a few images from them.  enjoy!

It's been awhile....

Hello my loyal, I hope followers,
    I have been among the missing with my posts because of computer problems but hopefully all will be well again soon.  I can now post pictures but only if I take picture with camera.....unfortunately our printer/scanner is not compatible with new computer so can't scan which I miss because it is so easy to scan.

Here is a picture of a card I made for Sunday International Rubber Stamps and more design team where I stamped on Stampbord.  This is a great product to stamp on because it accepts most inks.  Will have instructions for this card in my upcoming Thursday Tutorial.

Hawk Sighting

 It's not very often we get to see a hawk up close and personal.  This picture was taken from inside through window....yes I can upload pictures from my camera!!!  Still can't scan but baby steps.  Anyway back to the hawk it was majestic looking in our tree in the front yard.