Stampendous and Whisker Graphics

Today is the last day of the Stampendous and Whisker Graphics blog hop.  I hope you’ve  enjoyed the mix of Whisker Graphics goodies with stamps, stencils and Essentials. It’s a perfect ingredient list for party decor and gifts, right?  

For my project today, I’ve used Cling Daisy Mix once again, this time in honor of Mother’s Day.  I’ve created a very simple card along with a sweet gift bag.  I love the end result and I hope you do, too!

Here’s what I used to create this card and tag:

Stampendous® Cling Daisy Mix Stamp Set

Stampendous® Daisy Mix Die Cut Set

Stampendous® Happy Greetings Perfectly Clear™ Stamps

Stampendous® Mixed Media White Paper

Whisker Graphics Divine Twine™ Diva Spool in Crushed Lavender Solid

Whisker Graphics Middy Bitty Bags™ - White On Brown Kraft  4.75" X 6.75”

Whisker Graphics Small Colored Tags - Yellow

StāzOn™ Jet Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®/Imagine Crafts®

Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®/Imagine Crafts®

Spectrum Aqua™ Markers - Peacock Blue, Heather, Moss, Bud Green, Sunflower

Yellow Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

Little Yellow Bicycle® Hello Spring 6”x6” Paper Pad

Strathmore® Mixed Media Paper

E-Z Runner® from Scrapbook Adhesives® by 3L™

3D Foam Mounting Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives® by 3L™

Here’s what I did to create this card and bag:

Stamp 4 flowers onto mixed media paper, watercolor and die cut.

Trim a piece of patterned paper to 4” x 5 1/4”.

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

Adhere patterned paper to card base.

Add foam squares to backs of three flowers and adhere to card.

Add adhesive to leaves and adhere to card front.

Create a bow from twine and adhere to card front.

Stamp the word Mom onto end of tag with black ink.

Fold top of bag over and punch two holes in the middle of folded section.

Trim a piece of twine and thread through holes, then thread one end through hole on tag, tie a bow.

Adhere leaves to back side of flower and then attach the flower with a foam square to tag.

Some of our lucky commenters during the hop will want to have a party of their own because there are PRIZES! All you need to do to be entered is comment on the blog posts for hop with Whisker Graphics and winners are randomly selected and announced Monday, May 9th.

Three prize packages consisting of one each –

  • Divine Twine Diva – Crushed Lavender Solid

• Divine Twine Diva – Crushed Lavender Stripe

• Divine Twine Diva – Dried Celadon Solid

• Divine Twine Diva – Dried Celadon Stripe

• An assortment of bags in a variety of sizes and patterns

• Winners choice of a Stampendous Cling Rubber Stamp Set and Matching Dies (from available stock)

These three winners MUST have a US mailing address (or territories or military). See Official Contest Rules.  But wait! Additionally, we will give away one prize to an Australian winner courtesy of our distributor – The Stencil Specialist – which will consist of distributor’s choice of one stamp, one stencil and a surprise goodie.

Here are the designers participating in the hop today and then stop on over at Whisker Graphics!

Stampendous Blog

Pam Bray

Janelle Stollfus

Jamie Martin

Kristine Reynolds

Lea Fritts (me!)

Laura Drahozal

Louise Healy

Wendy Price

Whisker Graphics Blog

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope you've enjoyed our hop, I know I had fun creating my projects to share with you.  Don't forget to leave a comment if you want to be eligible to win a prize.  Have a wonderful weekend.  I'll be back next week with more projects to share!

Hugs,

Lea

Wicked Wednesday with Star Stampz

It's Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge Blog time and this week our sponsor is Star Stampz.  Our theme is Spring Time and the image I've used is the adorable Spring Sun Shine.  She looks so darn happy enjoying the sun and the warm spring weather!

Here's what I used to create this ATC:

©Star Stampz Spring Sun Shine

Neenah® Classic Crest™ Solar White

Little Yellow Bicycle® Hello Spring's Garden Rows 12x12 

Copic® Markers

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Here's what I did to create this ATC:

Print image, color and trim closely.

Trim patterned paper for ATC base

Cut out sentiment and butterfly from patterned paper.

Adhere all layers as shown and adhere only one wing of butterfly, lift other wing away from paper.

I love that the paper I used had lots of little words and simple sentiments that could easily be trimmed out for use and were perfect for the image.  Simple, sweet and springy!

Thanks for stopping by today for a visit.  I hope you'll join us with your own interpretation of Spring Time.  See you again soon!

Hugs,

Lea

Wicked Wednesday with Faery Ink

Hi there!  It's Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge Blog time and this week our sponsor is Faery Ink.  Our theme is "Winter Holiday" and my image is Traveling Witch Girl.  I thought she was perfect for conjuring up a snow storm!

And in a different light, you can see more of the sparkle!

Here's what I used to create this ATC:

Faery Ink© Traveling Witch Girl

Stampendous® Holiday Expressions Perfectly Clear® Stamps

Stampendous® Christmas Visions Perfectly Clear® Stamps

Copic® Markers

Memento™ Nautical Blue Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

atyouSpica™ Silver, Clear, Baby Blue and Sky Blue

Little Yellow Bicycle® "Winterings"

Blue Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Here's what I did to create this ATC:

Print image, color with markers and cut out.

Trim a piece of patterned paper to 3.25"x2.25".

Stamp sentiment and snowflakes with blue ink (use stamping off* technique for larger flakes).

Trim base of ATC to 3.5"x2.5" and adhere patterned paper to base.

Adhere fussy cut image to to front of ATC.

That's it for me today!  I hope you'll feel inspired enough to play along with our challenge!  Have a wonderful day and I'll see you again soon!

Hugs,

Lea

*Stamping Off is also known as Repetition Stamping. It allows you to achieve different tones of one color because the amount of ink on the image lessens each time you press it on the paper, so the image becomes lighter.  Ink your stamp, stamp it onto a scrap piece of paper, then stamp again onto your project.

Wicked Wednesday With Lemon Shortbread

Sounds pretty tasty, don't you think?  Yeah, so, it's Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge Blog time and this week our sponsor is Lemon Shortbread.  It's really hard for me to focus on stamping when I see their name because it makes me want a cookie!  LOL!  I love lemon flavored goodies.  So, back to stamping!  The image I've used is "Owl On A Branch" and our theme this week is to create an ATC with text added.  Here's my ATC:

Here's what I used to create this ATC:

Lemon Shortbread Owl on a Branch

Stampendous!® Dream Text Stamp

Stampendous!® Mixed Media White Paper

Delicata™ Pigment Ink Pad in Golden Glitz by Tsukineko®

Copic® Markers
Tim Holtz® Distress Ink in Chipped Sapphire by Ranger®
Perfect Pearls™ Mists in Sunflower Sparkle by Ranger®
Scrap of Little Yellow Bicycle® Paper
Zip Dry Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Here's what I did to create this ATC:

Print image on paper and again on acetate
Cut paper image to 2 1/4"h x 3 1/4"w
Trim image on acetate close to edges of image to use as a mask
Color image with markers, add a yellow moon and then dust with distress ink
Place mask over image and stamp text stamp around image
Remove mask and add drips of Perfect Pearls™ by removing sprayer and tapping it over image
Trim base paper to ATC size and adhere the image to the base
Run edges of base over the gold ink pad

So, easy peasy, right?!  If you're an owl and/or tree lover like I am, then you'll want this sweet image. The other Lemon Shortbread images are equally sweet and so much fun to color!

Thanks for stopping by today!  I'll see you tomorrow with a post for Stampendous.  We're collaborating with Faber-Castell this week and I'm posting on Thursday and Friday.  We also have some great prizes, so, come check it out, otherwise, see you next Wednesday!

Hugs,
Lea