Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Anything Goes - Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

 

This week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

ANYTHING GOES!

Featuring stamps and dies by KITCHEN SINK STAMPS

You do not have to use the featured company to join in.

But… If you have some of their product in your stash,

We would LOVE to see them used.

Here is my take on this challenge.


My husband loves sailboats, so I naturally I HAD to choose this stamp set.

I never used a multi-step stamp before, so I was a bit of a learning curb.

I decided my best approach was to lay out the stamp in order of stamping content.


This worked best for me, and I did not have to second guess what went next when stamping.

I did do a few tests stamps while I decided on my card design.

This helped me get comfortable with the stamp and decide in the colors of

Tumbled Glass and Chipped Sapphire Distress Oxide Ink.

I wanted a little something extra to the to put my stamped image on,

he Deckled edge on the Stacked Deckled Thinlits Die is always a go to.

Die cutting cut out my rectangle from white card stock 

and then I marked where I wanted to stamp my image.

I preceded to stamp my boat with the chosen colors using the number

guide provided on the stamp package.

Onyx Black Versa Fine Ink for the last accent stamp completed the look.

Once my boat was done, I turned my attention to the sentiment

Using the Onyx Black Versa Fine Ink and then Versamark and Carnation Red Embossing Powder.

Since the card was leaning in a masculine nautical direction, 

I decided to thumb through my paper pack stacks for something that would fit the theme.

I came up with Great Outdoors 6x6 Paper Pack by Honey Bee Stamps

The wonky nautical like stripes make a great base for my stamped design.


For finishing touched on my card I created a card for my

 base from Fog Gray card stock by Simon Says Stamp.

Once that was all adhered together, I added a bit of detail elements from silver stars

 I found in the Rainbow Wishes Sequin Shaker by Little Things from Lucy’s Cards.

  And that completes my take on ANYTHING GOES!

Featuring KITCHEN SINK STAMPS

I almost forgot the good news!



The lovely folks over at Simon Says Stamp are generously giving away

a FABULOUS $25 voucher to shop at the  Simon Says Stamp Store! 

All you must do is take out your crafty supplies, make something following this week’s prompt,

and add a link in the Inlinkz at the bottom of this post!

You can join 5 times so you could have 5 chances to win! How AWESOME is that!!

All winners are chosen randomly, so everyone has an equal chance to win!

 

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!

Like the products I used.

I have direct links to everything below.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sending HUGE Hugs

Stay Safe and Stay Crafty

Diane


 

SUPPLIES USED:

Sail Boats by KitchenSink Stamps

Stacked Deckle Thinlits Dieby Tim Holtz/Sizzix

Great Outdoors 6x6 Paper Padby Honey Bee Stamps

Fog Gray Card Stock by SimonSays Stamp

#120 White Card Stock by Simon Says Stamp

Tumbled Glass Distress Oxideby Ranger Ink

Chipped Sapphire Distress Oxideby Ranger Ink

Onyx Black Versa Fine Ink byTsukineko

Versa Mark Emboss Ink Pad by Tsukineko (embossing)

Wendy Vecchi Carnation Red Embossing Powder by Ranger Ink

Rainbow Wishes Sequin Shaker by Little Things From Lucy’s Cards

 

 

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Monday, June 28, 2021

Inky Paw's Challenge 151 - Summer Theme

 

Hello Inky Paws Fans!

We are at the halfway point of this current challenge.

Here is my take on the challenge.

Summer is here and that means fun new stamp sets to play with.

The NEW Beach Barks Stamp Set came just in time for this challenge.

I created my card base by using the Circle Frames Die  and white card stock.

Using the Sea Boarders Die and Dessert Storm Card Stock

 I created “sand” for the lower half of the card.


Next, I turned my attention to the Beach Barks Stamp Set.

I stamped out my image and colored everything in using fun summer colors.

A pop of yellow on the doggie hat adds a bit of whimsy.

For finish off my card, I stamped on my sentiment, placed my doggies

 on the front of the card, and added on sea shells to my beach.

Now that my card is done it is time to show us your take on this fun challenge. 

DON’T FORGET

Share your projects by using the link in

the challenge picture above.

You could be chosen as

 

OR

to receive a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

using random.org

Do you use Instagram?

Tag us using!

#inkypawschallenge

#newtonsnook

#newtonsnookdesigns

      Thanks so much for dropping by.

 STAY SAFE AND STAY CRAFTY.

 

DIANE



Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Red/White and/or Blue - Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

 

The theme is RED/WHITE and/or BLUE

Featuring stamps and dies by AVERY ELLE

You do not have to use the featured company to join in.

But… If you have some of their product in your stash,

We would LOVE to see them used.

Here is my take on this challenge.


First, how cute is this Peek A Boo Boat Stamp Set!

To get all this cuteness on a card it had to be slimline size.

Using the Slimline Nested Rectangles by Simon Says Stamp

I create a card base with Audrey Blue card stock.

Knowing there was going to be A LOT of blue on the card

I used Dylusions White Linen Ink Spray to break up some of the color in the background.

I used the Slimline Stitched Hillside Boarders by Lawn Fawn

and Soft Navy card stock to create “waves”.



I lined up my “waves” the way I wanted and attached them to the card base.

I also embossed on my sentiment using White embossing powder.

Next, I stamped, colored, and my images using my Spectrum Noir markers.

I kept the red white and blue coloring flowing by adding shades of teal

and I even managed to sneak in a pop of yellow on the boat flag.

After die cutting all my colored images out, I started 

the placement of everything on my card base.

I propped up items here and there with fun foam as needed.

For a final touch I painted on some sparkle with a Spectrum Noir Clear Overlay Pen.

 

That completes my take on RED/WHITE and/or BLUE

I almost forgot the good news!




The lovely folks over at Simon Says Stamp are generously giving away

a FABULOUS $25 voucher to shop at the  Simon Says Stamp Store! 

All you must do is take out your crafty supplies, make something following this week’s prompt,

and add a link in the Inlinkz at the bottom of this post!

You can join 5 times so you could have 5 chances to win! How AWESOME is that!!

All winners are chosen randomly, so everyone has an equal chance to win!

 

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!

Like the products I used.

I have direct links to everything below.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sending HUGE Hugs

Stay Safe and Stay Crafty

Diane

 

SUPPLIES USED:

Peek A Boo Boat Stamp Set by Avery Elle

Peek A Boo Boat Die Set by Avery Elle

Slimline Nested Rectangles by  Simon Says Stamp

Slimline Stitched Hillside Boarders by Lawn Fawn

Audrey Blue Card Stock by Simon Says Stamp

Soft Navy Card Stock by Simon Says Stamp

#120 White Card Stock by Simon Says Stamp (folded card)

Dylusions White Linen Ink Sprayby Ranger Ink

Spectrum Noir Clear Overlay Pen

Spectrum Noir Classique Markers

Onyx Black Versa Fine Ink byTsukineko (stamping ink of choice)

Versa Mark Emboss Ink Pad by Tsukineko (embossing)

White Embossing Powder by Ranger Ink

Fun Foam (pop up the layer)

 

Do you use Instagram?

 

If so, please add #ssswchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too.

 

Monday, June 21, 2021

Inky Paws Challenge 151 - Summer Vibes

 

Hello Inky Paws Fans!

We have a NEW challenge coming your way.

Here is my take on the challenge.


 Summer has officially begun. Time to get out to the beach and enjoy life.

Here on the Gulf Coast, you can see so many interesting things at the beach.

The Tranquil Tides Stamp Set reminds me of all the found objects of the Gulf Coast.

I must admit, when I first got this stamp set way back when I was not sure how to use it.

Fast forward to 2021 and I have change as a crafter and there are stencils!

For the background on this card, I got out the Wave & Splashes Stencil.

My color choices

Evergreen Bough

Peacock Feathers

&

Mermaid Lagoon Distress ink

Once I got my card top taped down, I placed my stencil down and started inking.

When I stencil, I do not have expectations. I just ink until I like the way it looks.


Satisfied with the background, I placed it aside to dry

and turned my attention to the stamps in the Tranquil Tides Stamp.

I stamped out all the sea critters in various colors that matched the background.

I used Distress Oxide Ink so that the colors wound be bold.

I die cut out all my stamped images and got ready to build the card.

I knew what sentiment I was using, and stamped it out onto one of

the circles form the Circle Frames Die.

I lined up the sentiment circle where I wanted it on the card and

propped the circle up with foam tape.

I added on my stamped images to my sentiment circle until I liked what I saw.


Next, and ALMOST a complete re-do of my stamped images,

 I added on dots of White Nuvo Drops.

I was under the assumption that my Oxide Ink was dry enough.

WRONG! The Nuvo Drop did lift the color a bit and start to migrate.

I do like the way it looks, and it added a bit of light contrasting color.

To finish off the card, I added a bit of sparkly gems and

created a base for my card out of white card stock.

Now that my card is done it is time to show us your take on this fun challenge. 

DON’T FORGET

Share your projects by using the link in

the challenge picture above.

You could be chosen as

 


OR


to receive a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

using random.org

Do you use Instagram?

Tag us using!

#inkypawschallenge

#newtonsnook

#newtonsnookdesigns

     Thanks so much for dropping by.

 

STAY SAFE AND STAY CRAFTY.

 

DIANE

 


 

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Animal Antics - Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

 




 The theme is ANIMAL ANTICS

Featuring stamps and dies by LAWN FAWN

You do not have to use the featured company to join in.

If you have some of their product in your stash,

We would LOVE to see them used.

Here is my take on this challenge.


This week I chose to create a shaped card.

There are going to be a lot of elements that are going on this card I needed

 a nice stiff card base, so I used #120 White Card Stock by Simon Says Stamp.

 I die cut out my card base using the Scalloped Circle Stackables Die by Lawn Fawn.

I created a “sky” using Watercolor Wishes 6x6 paper by Lawn Fawn

For the “ground” Knock on Wood 6x6 paper by Lawn Fawn. (retired)

Using the same Scalloped Circle Stackable die,

I simple die cut a piece of each paper and cut them in half.


 I now had the perfect base for all my elements.

My first element comes from the Car Critters Stamp Set.

The mini bears and red car set the scene for being lost in the woods.

The “woods” are created from trees in the Happy Trails Stamp Set.

I set my trees at various heights with the larger two trees up front

propped up on foam to give the card dimension.


I finished up my shaped card with a sentiment created from 

the Car Critters Stamp Set, the Everyday Sentiment Banners, and some foam tape.

That completes my take on ANIMAL ANTICS

I almost forgot the good news!

The lovely folks over at Simon Says Stamp are generously giving away

a FABULOUS $25 voucher to shop at the  Simon Says Stamp Store! 

All you must do is take out your crafty supplies, make something following this week’s prompt,

 and add a link in the Inlinkz at the bottom of this post!

You can join 5 times so you could have 5 chances to win! How AWESOME is that!!

All winners are chosen randomly, so everyone has an equal chance to win!

 

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!

Like the products I used.

I have direct links to everything below.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sending HUGE Hugs

Stay Safe and Stay Crafty

Diane


 

SUPPLIES USED:

Car Critters Stamp Set by Lawn Fawn

Happy Trails Stamp Set by Lawn Fawn

Scalloped Circle Stackables Die by Lawn Fawn.

Everyday Sentiment Banners by Lawn Fawn

Watercolor Wishes 6x6 paper by Lawn Fawn

#120 White Card Stock by Simon Says Stamp (card base)

Spectrum Noir Classique Markers

Onyx Black Versa Fine Ink by Tsukineko

Fun Foam (pop up the layers)

Do you use Instagram?

 

If so, please add #ssswchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too.