Terrific Trio

This week we are playing with some fantastic products from our friends at Clear Scraps and we’re excited to share our finished projects. You can image how much fun it is to have a clean canvas to start with but when you use Clear Scraps it’s a see-through canvas!

Our friends at Clear Scraps take pride in new product inventions with the best interactive albums and the best innovative designs.  In addition to their own fantastic and innovative products, Clear Scraps sells a huge selection of Stampendous products as they travel the nation visiting various consumer shows like Scrapbook Expos and others.

When I created my card, I went old school and used Prismacolor Pencils.  I wanted this to have a softer feel and I thought the pencils would do just the trick.  Without further ado, here's my card:

 Front of card

Inside of card

Here's what I used to create this card:

Clear Scraps Send It Clear Bell

Stampendous® Cling Build A Bouquet Stamp Set

Stampendous® Build A Bouquet Die Set

Stampendous® Happy Greetings Perfectly Clear Stamp Set

Stampendous® Mixed Media White Paper

Stampendous® Copper Metallic Embossing Paste

Stampendous® Dreamweaver Stencil LX 7001 Damask

VersaFine™ Onyx Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Spellbinders® Curved Rectangles Nestabilities®

Spellbinders® Labels Eighteen Nestabilities®

Memento™London Fog Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Memento™ Angel Pink Ink Pad by Tsukineko®

Prismacolor® Pencils

Bo Bunny® C'est La Vie Collection

3L® Scrapbook Adhesives® 3D Foam Mounting Squares

Fast Finish by Beacon Adhesives

Clearly we have prizes!!! We have three prize packages up for grabs each will include our Cling Jumbo Filigree Stamp Set, a Jumbo Perfectly Clear Acrylic Handle, PLUS a Clear Scraps Mixable Album and some extra acrylic accents! Comment on our blog and each designer’s blog of the day throughout this week of our hop and the winners will be announced Monday, May 18th. Official Rules apply for Stampendous prizes. Please let us know where you live. As you know, prize winners have to be US residents EXCEPT….

Aussies – Look HERE!
An exciting treat for our fans “down under”!!

The Stencil Specialists , one of our Australian Wholesale Distributors, is going to offer a prize to one Australian fan every time we have a giveaway!!  How completely exciting! Plus they’re stocking way more than stencils from Stampendous now!  For the Clear Scraps Blog Hop, The Stencil Specialists are offering:  A Stampendous Stamp, A Dreamweaver Stencil (LL size customer choice), A Silicone Mould,  A Tub of White Ultra Light Paper Clay and 3 packs of Adhesive Gems.  WOW… Now there’s a prize package! Comment each day on the Stampendous and participating designer blogs and include in which area you live! We’ll announce the winner the following week!

Here's the list of teammates posting today:

Stampendous Blog

Amy Hurley-Purdie

Lea Kimmel (me)

Tenia Nelson

Jamie Martin

Alison Heikkila

Clear Scraps Blog

Thanks for stopping by today to have a look!  Don't forget to leave a comment to be eligible to win a prize!  Tomorrow is the big hop so don't forget to stop back by for my next project.  In the meantime, I hope you have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Lea

Wicked Wednesday with Power Poppy (and Just Some Lines)

Yep, it's Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge Blog time and this week our sponsor is Power Poppy.  The image I've used is French Lilac Digital Stamp Set; it comes with the sentiment.  It's truly a lovely image and one that I know I'll be using again and again.  Our theme this week is Daffodils or Lilacs, so show us what you've got!

Here's what I used to create this ATC:

Power Poppy French Lilac Digital Stamp Set

Copic® Markers

May Arts Ribbon®

Neenah® Classic Crest™ Solar White

Lavender Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

Zip Dry Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Here's what I did to create this ATC:

Print image and trim to ATC size

Color image with markers

Trim a base for the ATC from lavender cs

Adhere image to base

Tie a bow with ribbon and cut from main ribbon length 

Cut another piece of ribbon to go across bottom and adhere

Adhere bow over stem of lilac

Such a pretty little ATC!  I think this is one of my favorites that I've created.  I love lilacs and lavenders and greens are my favorite color combos.   That cute little ladybug really sets it off just right!

Okay, confession time.  I've had a really busy couple of weeks and I've been a little bit frazzled.  So, last week I made the above ATC for my post only to discover that I had created with the wrong image for that week.  I was feeling pretty good until I found that out!  The sponsor for last week was actually Just Some Lines.  I managed to squeak out the right ATC but then I forgot to write my blog post for it.  Geesh!  How did I manage to do that?!  So, I'm also including my ATC that was supposed to be posted last week with today's post.  You get a two-for-one deal and I get to give Just Some Lines the credit they deserve.  Here's my ATC that made it to the main blog post but not here:

Here's what I used to create this ATC:

Just Some Lines Pixie n Dandelion

Copic® Markers

Bo Bunny® Dots Cardstock

Neenah® Classic Crest™ Solar White

Tim Holtz® Tumbled Glass Distress Ink by Ranger®

Zip Dry Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Iridescent sequins 

Here's what I did to create this ATC:

Print image and trim to desired size

Color image and lightly add distress ink around edges

Trim pink cs to ATC size for base

Trim accent paper to fit as shown

Adhere all the layers

Write desired sentiment 

Adhere sequins

In case you missed it, the theme for last week was Polka Dots.  I made my ATC as dotty as possible!  Thanks so much for indulging me as I play catch-up!  Thanks, too, for stopping by today and I'll see you again soon!  Have a wonderful rest of the week!

Hugs,

Lea

Wild About You

Today I'm sharing the Stampendous® Cling Jumbo Parrot set and the Wild Sayings Perfectly Clear™ Stamps Set for the sentiment.  I absolutely love this jumbo stamp set!  Parrots are such pretty and regal looking birds, and, since they come in so many different colors, you can be as wild or as tame as you choose.  The foliage stamps can be used with so many other stamps that have just been released with the April catalog so there's plenty of overlap between sets.  Great way to get lots of bang for your buck!

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous® Cling Jumbo Parrot

Stampendous® Wild Sayings Perfectly Clear™ Stamps

Stampendous® Mixed Media White Paper

Jet Black Archival Ink by Ranger®

Dylusions Ink Sprays by Ranger® in Postbox Red, London Blue, Lemon Zest, Dirty Martini and     Squeezed Orange

Derwent® Inktense™ Pencils

Red Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

Zip Dry Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Here's what I did to create this card:

Stamp parrot and three leaves with black ink
Color all images with Inktense Pencils and blend with water
Trim background paper to 3.75" x 7.75" and spritz with Dylusions Sprays, set aside to dry
Trim card base from red cs to create a 4" x 8" card
Cut out parrot and leaves
Adhere background paper to card base
Stamp sentiment on background piece in upper right corner
Adhere leaves and parrot to card front

This was a super easy card to create with lots of color that creates a big impact.  This set would also be great for mixed media cards, journal pages and even canvas home decor projects.  I love how versatile the larger stamp sets are from Stampendous.

Thanks bunches for stopping by today.  I'll have more Stampendous goodness for you on Thursday and Friday so be sure to check back by for those projects, too.  Hope you have a wonderful day!

Hugs,
Lea

Let's Face It!

Hello!  I've decided to periodically share some of my own art, either from my sketchbook or my art journal.  I love to sketch, paint, and just create art that makes me happy.  I'll share bits of my journey with you as I learn new things, tips and techniques.

Pinterest has a ton of pins on drawing, painting and creating mixed media pieces.  I've always loved to draw but I've never been good at drawing faces.  Thanks to Pinterest, I've found various sites that teach you how to do faces.  I'm going to be brave and share with you all my first face.  Granted, it took me several months to complete as I was only working on it here and there.  I've done a few artsy stylized faces but not a realistic face.  I'm not saying photo realistic but somewhat realistic.  So without further ado, here's my first completed, somewhat realistic, face:

Done with a No. 2 Pencil and a blending stump

And here's a page from my altered book journal:

Done with DecoArt Gesso and Derwent Inktense Pencils

I am always open to constructive criticism, so, if you happen to have a neat tip or trick to share with me that will help me learn or possibly improve a sketch I've done, please feel free to share.  I would love your feedback but please be kind.  I'm still working on my technique so be patient as I grow!

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you're going to enjoy this personal touch to my blog.  I'm kind of excited about it, myself!  I would love to know what you think about it!   Have a wonderful day!!

Hugs,

Lea

Give Me Liberty...

...Lady Liberty, in fact, from Stampendous!  She's one of our newest stamps showing our patriotic spirit.  I've also used Free and Brave for my sentiment.  I love these two stamps together, it really appeals to my military pride as I previously served in the U.S. Army for 9 years of active duty.  It's nice to design for a company that appreciates our beautiful country as much as Stampendous does!  Here's my card using some fun Fran•táge technique:

Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous® Lady Liberty

Stampendous® Free and Brave

Stampendous® Vintage Note

Stampendous® Mixed Media White Paper

Stampendous® Boss Gloss™

Stampendous® Aged Taupe Embossing Enamel

Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink by Tsukineko®
Memento™ Toffee Crunch Ink by Tsukineko®

Tim Holtz® Antique Linen Distress Ink by Ranger®

Iced Cocoa Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

Smoky Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®

Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Copic® Markers (N2; G00, G02, G24; Y13, Y17; T2, T4; B91; E42, E43)

Here's what I did to create this card:

Stamp main image and color, trim closely and set aside.

Stamp sentiment and trim to desired size and add distress ink.

Create an A2 card base with a tent fold and stamp with Vintage Note.

Create mats for both images and adhere all layers as shown.

Run embossing ink over areas desired, add embossing powder and heat.

So, whether you're creating cards or invitations for the upcoming Fourth of July or you simply want to thank a soldier for their service through Operation Write Home, these stamps are perfect for the job!  Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful weekend with plenty of crafting, creating time!

Hugs,

Lea

Wicked Wednesday and Fred, She Said Designs

Okay, I know it's not Wednesday but I've had an awful lot going on the past week so I'm running a little behind.  So, it's Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge Blog on Saturday and our sponsor this week is Fred, She Said Designs with a theme of One for the Boys.  The image I've used today is Nolan and the Bullfrog.  I just had to make this little guy a redhead, that just seems to go with the frog!

Here's what I used to create this ATC:

Fred, She Said Nolan and the Bullfrog

Stampendous Tiny Alphabet Perfectly Clear Stamps

VersaFine Onyx Black Ink by Tsukineko

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Cover Stock

Copic Markers

Tim Holtz Distress Inks in Tumbled Glass and Rusty Hinge

Here's what I did to create this ATC:

Print image, color with markers and trim to ATC size

Add blue distress ink closely around image

Edge bottom of ATC with rust ink

Using black ink, stamp sentiment with alphabet stamps

My apologies for being tardy this week.  It really has been a crazy one and sometimes life just gets in the way of crafting.  I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Hugs,
Lea

KLIK It, KLIK it Good!

Klik Interchangeable Jewelry from Metal Complex is a fantastic new line of DIY accessory options. With two snap sizes and dozens of settings to snap your creations into, this terrific product is fun to play with for every level of crafter. There are tons of pre-made snaps so you can just “klik and go” to change up your look. But this week we’re playing with the Metal Complex Snap Bezel Blanks so we can craft our own masterpieces of wearable art.  Here’s what I’ve created:

Here’s what I used to create my project:

Stampendous® Blossom Bunch Rubber Stamp

Stampendous® Eclectic Charms Perfectly Clear™ Stamp Set

Stampendous® Hot Lime Color Fragments

Stampendous® Lavender Micro Glitter

Stampendous® Silver Crushed Glass Glitter

Stampendous® Mixed Media White Paper

Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink by Tsukineko®

Metal Complex™ Klik Triple Round Pendant with Crystals

Metal Complex™ Klik Large Snap Base with Bezel

Metal Complex™ Klik Small Snap Base with Bezel

ETI Jewelry Resin

Copic® Markers BV01, BV02, BV04

Liquitex® Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue Acrylic Soft Body Paint

DecoArt® DecoPage

May Arts Ribbon

Here’s what I did to create my project:

Stamp images with black ink on white paper and color with markers

Cut out flowers and add a small dot of yellow paint in the the center of each flower

Mix glitters and fragments together

Coat each side of flower with DecoPage to seal it, set aside to dry

Coat bottom of each bezel with a coat of DecoPage and sprinkle on mixture of glitters and fragments

Mix your resin, be sure to pay close attention to directions

Once mixed, start adding resin over glitter and fragments

Gently add in flowers as shown and continue to add resin

Allow resin to cure for a minimum of 24 hours

Once resin has cured, snap bezels to pendant piece and add ribbon

You can see all the wonderful Klik products and tons of ideas for creating with this super fun product in their flippy catalog HERE and you can find a retailer HERE. We’d like to recommend www.resinobsession.com because they carry Stampendous products as well!

To make our wonderful Klik jewelry pieces we used products by Environmental Technology, Inc. (ETI) who generously sent our team some of their wonderful Jewelry Resin. This two part resin is incredibly easy to use and creates fantastic, professional results. We love using it here on the Stampendous Design Team. This great resin is sold at Resin Obsession, but you can also find it at Michaels and other fine craft stores. You can get thousands of ideas for using resin to create your own pieces on the resincrafts blog or on the I Love Resin blog.

Some of you will be sharing your new jewelry soon because there are prizes! Three random winners will receive a prize package that includes Klik Snap Bezel Blanks and jewelry components, a package of ETI Resin and a Stampendous Eclectic Perfectly Clear Stamp Set. To win one of these awesome prize packages, you need to comment on our blog and that of each Stampendous designer in the list provided below. 

Stampendous Blog

Lea Kimmel

Pam Hornschu

Amy Hurley-Purdie

Lyn Bernatovich

Jamie Martin

Janelle Stollfus

Wendy Price

Tenia Nelson

Metal Complex Blog

Eligible winners are those comments that provide a valid email and indicate a U.S. Mailing address. Here are the Stampendous Official Rules for all contests. Commenting will close Sunday, May 3rd and winners will be announced the afternoon of May 4th, so, be sure to check back Monday to see if you’re a winner!

Thanks for stopping by today!  I have really enjoyed this collaboration and plan to create even more similar pieces in the coming months.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend and I’ll see you again soon!

Hugs,

Lea