Fang-tastic!

It's Day 24 of the 31 Days of Halloween and I have another fun Stampendous creation to treat you with!  If you've missed some days, stop by the special page on the Stampendous blog DAILY so you don't miss any inspiration and PRIZES. There are details that you'll want to read that were shared on the first day here.  Today's card stars your favorite mice from House-Mouse Designs®,  Monster Mouse!  Enjoy!

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Product - 

HMM16 House-Mouse Designs® Monster Mouse Rubber Stamp

SSC1264 Spooky Wishes Perfectly Clear™ Stamps

FRL02 Twinkle Glitter

FRC20 Hot Lime Color Fragments

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

SSH46 Large Handle

SSH38 Small Rectangle Handle

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Other Product - 

Mint Julep Cardstock by My Colors®

Kiwi Vintage Double Dot Cardstock by BoBunny®

Memento™ New Sprout Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Black PITT Pen by Faber-Castell

May Arts Ribbon®

E-Z Runner® Adhesive by Scrapbook Adhesives™

3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives®

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Spectrum Noir™ Markers (TN3, TN4, TN5)

Copic® Markers (C1, C5, YG01, YG13, YG21, E50, E51, E53, R20)

Here's what I did to create this card:

Stamp image with black ink on white paper

Color image with markers

Trim image closely

Stamp sentiment with green ink on white paper and go over “fang-tastic” with black pen

Trim sentiment closely

Trim green cardstock in a horizontal A2 size with a tent fold

Trim a mat for image and sentiment from green cardstock

Trim patterned cardstock as shown

Adhere green ribbon to patterned cardstock as shown and adhere to card front

Adhere sentiment to mat and set aside

Adhere layers as shown

Adhere sentiment as shown to card front with foam squares

Using glue, adhere glitter and fragments where desired

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I so hope you're enjoying the 31 Days of Halloween as much as I am.  I'll see you again in a few days with another fun Halloween project, be it trick or treat?  Bwahahahaha!  Have fun!

Boo!

Lea

Froggy Spells

Nothing quite says Halloween like a wizardly frog casting a little magic spell!  LOL!  This Stampendous® Froggy Spells stamp is toad-ally adorable, wouldn't you agree!?  I fell in love with him the first time I saw him!

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous® Products 

V335 Froggy Spells Rubber Stamp

SSC1264 Spooky Wishes Perfectly Clear™ Stamp Set

SSC1263 Spider Fear Perfectly Clear™ Stamp Set

FRL02 Twinkle Glitter

MG03 Silver Micro Glitter

FRC20 Hot Lime Color Fragments

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

SSH46 Large Handle

SSH38 Small Rectangle Handle

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Other Products

Concord Jam Cardstock by My Colors®

Sweet Potato Cardstock by My Colors®

Delicata™ Silvery Shimmer Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

E-Z Runner® Adhesive by Scrapbook Adhesives™

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Copic® Markers (C1, V04, V06, Y18, YR12, YR21, YR23, YR65, YG11, YG13, YG17)

Spectrum Noir™ Marker (EB2)

Here's what I did to create this card:

1. Stamp image and sentiment with black ink on white paper
2. Color image with markers
3. Trim image and sentiment closely
4. Trim purple cardstock in a vertical A2 size with a tent fold
5. Stamp spider web in silver ink on purple card front
6. Trim a mat for image and sentiment from orange cardstock
7. Adhere layers as shown
8. Using glue, adhere glitter and fragments where desired

Thanks bunches for stopping by to have a look!  I'll have another fun Halloween card posted on Friday so be sure to come back by then.  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Lea

Halloween's Spookiest Lady

Boo!  It's Day 24 of 31 Days of Halloween!  I have a confession to make.  I'm in the midst of moving and it's hard to find time to create when you're packing boxes and sorting through a household of belongings with the remnants of four kids and two adults.  Not an easy task.  So, basically, what it boils down to is this, today I'm reposting one of my favorite cards from last year.

I'm telling you now, the Skeleton Lady from Stampendous is one of the coolest and spookiest out there.  Can you imagine walking up behind a lady in this beautiful red velvet dress with gold trim only to discover it's a skeleton?  And, she's in a graveyard!  How fun is that for Halloween?!  So spooky cool, I love it!

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous®:

R229 Skeleton Lady

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

MG11 Red Micro Glitter

FRG11C Red Glass Glitter

FRG09C Black Glass Glitter

FRC11 Scarlet Color Fragments

FRC07 Caramel Color Fragments

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Plus:

Chameleon™ Markers (NU1, RD4, Y03, CG8)

Tim Holtz® Black Soot Distress Ink by Ranger®

Black Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

Red Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

ZipDry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives™

Here's what I did to create this card:

Stamp image and color with markers.

Trim image closely all around.

Add black distress ink all around image.

Distress edges with scissors and add additional distress ink.

Trim a mat for image from black cardstock.

Create an A2 card base with a tent fold.

Adhere all layers.

Add red micro glitter to dress.

Mix fragments and glass glitters and adhere to edges, tap off excess.

Set aside to dry.

I do hope you don't mind a repeat!  Skeleton Lady really is one of my favs!  Thanks for stopping by today and Happy Halloween!

Hugs,

Lea

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Clowning Around

It's October 15th, already!  Only two more weeks until Trick or Treat!  So, it's also time for a new Desert Islands Crafters Challenge and this week our sponsor is Oddball Art Co.  I've used image Casey the Clown #75B for my card.  Here's the list of things to chose from for this challenge, remember, you need to use at least 3.

 

And here is my card using 1, 3, 4, 7 and 9:

Here's what I used to create this card:

Oddball Art Co. Casey the Clown #75B

Stampendous® SSC1208 Tricky Words Perfectly Clear™ Stamps Set

VersaFine™ Onyx Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko® for Imagine®

Memento™ New Sprout Ink Pad by Tsukineko® for Imagine®

VersaMark™ Watermark Ink Pad by Tsukineko® for Imagine®

Copic® Markers

Stampendous® Clear Lime Embossing Powder from Summer Shine Kit

Stampendous® Lettuce Embossing Powder

Stampendous® Jade PEARLustre Embossing Powder

Stampendous® Carnelian PEARLustre Embossing Powder

Stampendous® Aged Black Embossing Powder

Stampendous® Hot Lime Color Fragments

Stampendous® Black Crushed Glass Glitter 

Stampendous® Orange Micro Glitter

Stampendous® Lime Micro Glitter

DecoArt® Media™ Matte Medium

Basicgrey® Eerie Paper Pad

Neenah® Classic Crest™ Solar White

Lime Green Bazzill Basics Paper®

Orange Bazzill Basics Paper®

May Arts® Ribbon

E-Z Runner® by Scrapbook Adhesives™

I had a lot of fun playing "mad scientist" and mixing my own embossing powder mix!  I added a little of each of the embossing powders listed above, along with the lime and orange micro glitters.  It's so much fun to mix things up and see what you come up with.  For the corners, I've mixed the lime color fragments with black crushed glass glitter and orange micro glitter.  Fun, fun, fun!

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a look!  I hope you're inspired to play along with our challenge and I'll see you again soon!  

Hugs,

Lea

Feelin' Witchy?

Halloween is right around the corner and Stampendous has this adorable Witchy Cat stamp that is sure to put you in the mood for a hauntingly good time!

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous® Witchy Cat Rubber Stamp

Stampendous® Frantage Color Fragments in Ochre and Amethyst

Stampendous® Frantage Glass Glitter in Royal Blue

Stampendous® Mixed Media White Paper

Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko® for Imagine®

Chameleon™ Markers: NU3, Y03, YL2, BR2, VO4, YL2, CG8, OL3, BL3, BL6, PK3

Purple Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

Royal Blue Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Here's what I did to create this card:

Stamp image, color and trim as shown.

Create an A2 card base with a tent fold from blue cardstock.

Trim a mat for image from purple cardstock.

Adhere all layers as shown.

Mix ochre and amethyst color fragments with royal blue glass glitter, apply to card as shown with adhesive.  

Set aside to drive.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I do hope you're feeling a little inspired to create some fun Halloween cards!  Stampendous has an amazing selection of stamps and embellishments for any style of card.  I'll see you again soon, in the meantime, have an awesome day!

Hugs,

Lea

Wicked Wednesday with Bloobel Stamps

It's Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge Blog and this week our sponsor is Bloobel Stamps and our theme is a color challenge using red, gray and turquoise!  Talk about fun and quirky, these images are awesome!  For my ATC, I've used is Telephone Time and I couldn't resist the little play on words, the "hello" IS on the other side, besides the obvious Adele reference!  Well, it made sense to me, anyway!

Here's what I used to create this ATC:

Bloobel Stamps Telephone Time

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 

Miscellaneous Patterned Paper

Copic Markers

atyouSpica Gltter Pens

Teal Color Fragments by Stampendous!

Martha Stewart Washi Tape

Zip Dry Paper Glue by Beacon

Medium Point Black PITT Pen by Faber-Castell

Here's what I did to create this ATC:

Print image, color and trim closely

Write sentiment with black pen, add a slight shadow with silver glitter pen and underline "hello" with the red glitter pen.

Add two pieces of Washi Tape as shown.

Trim ATC base from turquoise patterned paper.

Adhere image to base.

Add some random dots of glue, sprinkle on fragments, allow glue to dry and shake off excess to return to jar.

Thanks so much for stopping by today to have a look.  We would love for you to play along on our challenge for this week, color challenges are always fun!  I'll see you again tomorrow with more fun inspiration.  Have a blessed day!

Hugs,

Lea

Dreaming of You

So, how are you enjoying the many faces of Stampendous?  Pretty darn awesome, aren't they?  For my card today, I've used Beautiful Braid rubber stamp combined with Stampendous Dreamweaver Stencil DWLG762 Fairy.  From the first time I saw this stamp, I saw butterfly and fairy wings on her back.  You will definitely see this stamp again combined with butterfly wings!

Another thing I love to do is mix the various Stampendous Essentials to get my own mix.  I love having the ability to mix the various fragments, glitters, micas and embossing powders to match my papers and colored image.  If you don't have color fragments, you need them!!  I love those delicious little flakes of color.

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous® Beautiful Braid Rubber Stamp

Stampendous® Dreamweaver Stencil DWLG762 Fairy

Stampendous® Dreamweaver Regular Embossing Paste

Stampendous® Mixed Media White Paper

Stampendous® Vintage Lilac Embossing Tinsel

Stampendous® Vintage Blue Embossing Tinsel

Stampendous® Ice Blue Embossing Enamel

Stampendous® Ice Blue Micro Glitter

Stampendous® Amethyst Color Fragments

Stampendous® Purple Color Fragments

Stampendous® Mint Color Fragments

Stampendous® Hot Lime Color Fragments

Stampendous® Powder Blue Color Fragments

Stampendous® Fresh Green Crushed Glass Glitter

Stampendous® Lavender Crush Glass Glitter

Stampendous® Oceanic Crushed Glass Glitter

Stampendous® Steel Blue Crushed Glass Glitter

Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

VersaMark™ Watermark Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

VersaMarker™ Watermark Ink Pen by Tsukineko®

Copic® Markers

Blue Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

Memory Box® Viola 6x6 Paper Collection

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon

Glue Dots® - Small 

Here's what I did to create this card:

Stamp image with black ink and color with markers.

Paste emboss fairy wings onto back of girl.

Add lilac powder to wings and heat with heat gun for molten magic technique.

Using VersaMarker™, extend wing size with marker, sprinkle on blue embossing powder, heat.

Trim image closely.

Mix fragments, mica and glitters in a separate container and set aside.

Create 6x6 card base from blue cardstock.

Trim background papers as shown and adhere to card base.

Take image and edge with VersaMark™ pad, sprinkle on ice blue embossing enamel, tap off excess.

Sprinkle on essentials mix and heat powder, this will embed the mix into the powder.

Adhere image to card front.

Using glue, adhere additional mix as shown, set aside for glue to dry, tap off loose mix and return to container.

This card might look like it was complicated to create, however, it really wasn't.  It was actually quite easy to put together and I'm so pleased with the final result.

Here's a list of my teammates that are playing along today:

Stampendous Blog

Lea Fritts

Pam Hornschu

Louise Healy

Laura Drahozal

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I'll have another post for you tomorrow sharing another wonderful face from Stampendous.  In the meantime, have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Lea

Always a Lady

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!  It's Day 31 of the Smeared Ink 31 Days of Halloween!  Can you believe it's already THE best day of the year?  My how the month has flown by.  Later today, I'm going to transform myself into a wickedly fun witch and celebrate the night with family and friends.  It's been incredibly busy of late so I'm looking forward to a night of relaxation.  

In honor of this most auspicious of days, I'm sharing my scariest of Stampendous Halloween cards.  I absolutely love this stamp, she's called Skeleton Lady.  She's incredibly elegant in a spooky cool way.  I love the Victorian style dress and I can just picture her walking down a street in the French Quarter of New Orleans!  Of course, if you look at the postal information, the address is French, very fitting!

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous®:

R229 Skeleton Lady

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

MG11 Red Micro Glitter

FRG11C Red Glass Glitter

FRG09C Black Glass Glitter

FRC11 Scarlet Color Fragments

FRC07 Caramel Color Fragments

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Plus:

Chameleon™ Markers (NU1, RD4, Y03, CG8)

Tim Holtz® Black Soot Distress Ink by Ranger®

Black Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

Red Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

ZipDry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives™

Here's what I did to create this card:

Stamp image and color with markers.

Trim image closely all around.

Add black distress ink all around image.

Distress edges with scissors and add additional distress ink.

Trim a mat for image from black cardstock.

Create an A2 card base with a tent fold.

Adhere all layers.

Add red micro glitter to dress.

Mix fragments and glass glitters and adhere to edges, tap off excess.

Set aside to dry.

So, I hope you are as in love with the Skeleton Lady as I am!  Now, go forth and Trick or Treat! 

Hugs,

Lea

Here Kitty Kitty

At Stampendous we’re having such a good time haunting the internet this week!  It’s my favorite time of the year and I love sharing fun and/or spooky Halloween cards.  This one was a lot of fun to create, kinda like a Halloween party on a card!

Here’s what I used to create this card:

Stampendous:

M325 Kitty Skirt

SSC1230 Witchy Legs Perfectly Clear™ Stamps

FRC20 Hot Lime Color Fragments

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

SSH34 Medium Perfectly Clear™ Acrylic Handle

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink by Tsukineko®

Plus:
Chameleon™ Markers (PR4, YG3, BK4)

StazOn™ Ink in Cactus Green by Tsukineko®

Tim Holtz® Dusty Concord Distress Ink by Ranger®

Ribbon by May Arts

Lime Green Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

Dark Purple Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

Black Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

ZipDry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives™

Here’s what I did to create this card:

Stamp Kitty Skirt image with black ink onto white paper, color and trim closely.

Stamp hat from Witchy Legs with black ink onto white paper, color and trim closely.

Stamp sentiment with green ink onto white paper and trim closely.

Add distress ink to all three images, set aside.

Create an A2 card base with a tent fold from green cardstock.

Trim a piece of purple cardstock for background.

Create mats for each stamped image from black cardstock.

Trim a piece of green net ribbon, wrap ends around center of purple cardstock and adhere to back.

Put all layers together as shown and adhere.

Add glue randomly on front of card and sprinkle on color fragments, shake off excess.

Set aside to dry.

Here’s a list of my teammates that are playing along today with more inspiration:

Stampendous Blog

Laura Drahozal

Lea Fritts (me)

Pam Bray

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I’ll have a 31 Days of Halloween post for you tomorrow so come back and check it out!  Until then, I’ll see you around!  Thanks so much!

Hugs,

Lea

Colorful Chameleons

This week the Stampendous® Design Team is celebrating Christmas in July with Chameleon™ markers.  Chameleon™ Art Products is a company determined to change the way you think about marker pens. They pride themselves on having developed real innovation that enhances your ability to maximize your creativity. Their markers bring color control and simplicity to your art, and you can create stunning 3D effects, smooth transitions, highlights, and shading gradations all with one pen.

When you combine this simple coloring versatility with Stampendous® and House-Mouse Designs® images, you can create fantastic projects quickly. Stampendous® stamps are beautifully enhanced by the simple blending made possible with this range of innovative markers. The colorless blending tool acts as a “foolproof” finish for your project. You won’t believe the stunning range of colors that can be achieved with these markers, and the array of original projects you can create with the combination of Stampendous® and Chameleon.™  Here’s my project for today:

I absolutely love using the Stampendous Color Fragments and Shaved Ice.  I really enjoy mixing the colors and creating my own unique color combinations.  They're perfect for adding texture and visual interest as well as a fun way to tie colors together.

This is what I used to create this card:

Stampendous:
W152 Whispered Wishes
SSC1231 Holiday Expressions Perfectly Clear™ Stamps
SSH38 Small Perfectly Clear™ Acrylic Handle
MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink by Tsukineko®
GX358U Melon Ultra Fine Pearl Glitter
FRG10C Shaved Ice
FRC19 Amethyst Color Fragments
FRC18 Teal Color Fragments
MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

Plus:
Chameleon™ Markers (BL3, OL3, YL2, RD4, YG3, OR4, GR3, BG4, BR5, PK3, YO3, V04, BK4)
Memento™ Teal Zeal Ink Pad by Tsukineko®
Pixie Dust Purple Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®
Aqua Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®
Tim Holtz® Distress Ink in Tumbled Glass by Ranger®
Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

This is what I did to create this card:

Stamp  image, color and trim as shown.

Create a 5” square card base from aqua cardstock.

Stamp snowflakes in a random pattern with teal ink on aqua card base.

Trim a mat with purple cardstock for main image.

Adhere all layers.

Add melon glitter to hat and sweater.

Mix fragments with shaved ice and adhere across bottom of image, tap off excess.

Set aside to dry.

Did we say prizes????  Three prizes are up for grabs from commenters who post on the Stampendous blog and each designer's blog during our hop this week.  Be sure to tell us where you live when commenting for a US or UK winner will receive a Cling Create Christmas Stamp Set and Perfectly Clear™ Stamp Handle from us or our UK distributor, Woodware Craft and a winner from Canada will receive a $20 USD Rewards Card to spend at our website. Deadline to comment is Sunday, July 19th, 11:59 pm PDT.  Chameleon will be offering a fantastic prize as well, so be sure to visit their blog for more details.

There is more! Our Australian Distributor, The Stencil Specialists, are sponsoring a prize for one friend “down under” to win a Stampendous Stamp, a Dreamweaver Stencil and a surprise goodie from their terrific stock of Stampendous merchandise! Tell us where you live when you comment to be in the drawing!

Here’s the list of my teamies playing along today:

Stampendous Blog

Lea Kimmel (me)

Lyn Bernatovich

Kristine Reynolds

Tenia Nelson

Pam Hornschu

Alison Heikkila

Louise Healy

Laura Drahozal

Chameleon Pens Blog

Don’t forget to leave a comment if you want a chance to win a prize!  Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you’ll join us again tomorrow for the final blog hop.  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Lea