Sunday Evening Tea in Spring Colors

Hey Smithies!
Hope you are having a great day!  I am thinking Spring today even though we have had some snow this morning.   I am in such a Spring color mood and have two cards to share with you made with the Sunday Evening Tea full sheet.    This is a sweet set that contains lots of fun sentiments and an assortment of silhouette stamps.   Here are my cards.

And, this second, is a much smaller card perfect for a gift card.  

Click over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating,  for more info on how I made the cards.  Or, just to say,"Hi".     See you soon!
Karen McAlpine  

To You, I Give My Heart

This was my first DT sample for TSC, Love and Lace theme. This is a beautiful theme to work with especially if you are like myself who cannot resist the lure of lace and old style romance.

I used the stunning bride from Portrait of a Lady plate.
If you are looking to take part in a challenge then the Love and Lace theme is still open over at TSC Blog. Details for entering your artwork are available at the Blog as are details of the Prize Draw. We would love to see your Love and Lace artwork featuring The Stampsmith stamps.
If you would like to view more of this wall hanging then please visit my Blog, Adorn

Wishes

Lynne

Kiss Me You Fool!

I promised you another Valentine card, so here you are! Nothing says romance like this famous on screen couple! Both the main image and the sentiment used on my card come from the Kiss Me You Fool stamp set by The Stampsmith.

I've added a doily to the top left corner and embossed it in ivory. To embellish the card, I added some chocolate pearls and lace add a elegant touch. I distressed the main image, with some tea dye distress ink and although it has a bit of a green look to it in the picture, I assure you they aren't green! lol :)

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Hey, Handsome!

Romance is in the air and I've been on a Valentine card making frenzy over the past few days. I think I've paired the fabulous, Marilyn Flying Dress image with a very fitting sentiment. The "Hey, Handsome!" comes from the Show Biz Quotes stamp sheet by The Stampsmith.

Here's a close up of the lovely, Marilyn and the "Hey, Handsome!" sentiment.

Stay tuned, I have more Valentine cards to show you soon!

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Pin-Up Valentine

I have a sexy Valentine's card to share with you tonight. This photostamp comes from the Pin-Ups stamp sheet by The Stampsmith. This is such a fun image and I love the silhouette shadow effect.

Here's the entire sheet of stamps.
I'll have more Valentine cards to share with you soon! Stay tuned...

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Kitty Valentine - TSC#27 Love & Lace

  Too cute for words! This adorable kitty cat is a photostamp on the Cats Sheet available at The Stampsmith Online Shop. I stamped the image on Glossy Paper with Color Box Archival Dye Ink, "Mudslide" to give it a vintage look.
  The February challenge, Love & Lace is still going on over at The Stampsmith Challenge Blog. All the details are there on how to participate. Hope to see your artwork!
  More details and the inside of this card/tag over at
Scraps From A Broad

Get Inky!
Debbie
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Love Notes Part 3

Hello Crafty Smithies!
today is Part 3 of the Love Notes posts.   I used an image from the Love Notes Valentines Full sheet.  The images were stamped with Archival ink on glossy white CS.  I used less traditional colors for the cards.  

Lots of scope with this image.  I just kept stamping and stamping.  This set of cards will be sent to friends.  See the inside of the last card on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.   Have a lovely day!

Karen McAlpine

Love Notes Part 2

Hello Smithies,
Today I have another of the Valentine's Day cards that I made using the Love Notes Valentine Full sheet to share with you.  This is the second card in this series.

The image is stamped with Archival ink (Ranger) and I used tulle and pearls for accents.   Head over to my , blog, Dreaming and Creating, for more info and pics.  Have a super sweet day.
Karen McAlpine

You're Just Jealous

Hi All,
Here is another DT project for StampSmith.  To check out all the wonderful projects completed by our talented design team, drop by our blog, http://thestampsmith.blogspot.com/ and show us some love.  I made this card last night with an upcoming card swap that I am participating in.  I used Maxine Art Rubber Stamp.  I really enjoyed making this project and using Estelle's wonderful images.  Be sure to check out Estelle's site and all of the great images, http://www.stampsmith.net/.  If you are looking for details on how I created this card, please drop by my blog, http://melscraftyspace.blogspot.com/.

Thanks for peeking in!
~Mel~

Glam It Up, Valentine!!!

Hi all,
I hope everyone is having a great week and are surviving the winter.  Let's hope that it comes to an end quickly!!! I created this DT project with a specific friend in mind.  I really hope she likes it!!!! The image that I used was from Estelle's Marilyn Art Rubber Stamp Sheet #2.  For more details on these yummy Marilyn images, drop Estelle a line, estelle@stampsmith.net.  Also, drop by her site to peek at all of the wonderful stamps that Estelle has for sale, http://www.stampsmith.net/.  I had a lot of fun creating this card.  If you are looking for details on how this project was created, please drop by my blog, http://melscraftyspace.blogspot.com/ for more details.

Thanks for peeking in!
~Mel~

Loves Private Moment (TSC Love & Lace)

The Love and Lace challenge is underway at The Stampsmith Challenge Blog, such a perfect theme from our hostess Debbie for the month of February.

Today I am sharing a card with a stamp from the Won't You Be My Honey plate. This stamp is certainly oozing romance.

Estelle has generously gifted this stamp as part of the 1st prize in my Blog's Giveaway where I am celebrating 2 years of Blogging. If you would like the chance to win this stamp (and other goodies) then click this link.

Already we have entries for this challenge theme but please keep them coming as the team always love to see what you are creating with The Stampsmith stamps. All rules are available at The Stampsmith Challenge Blog and please remember that your artwork must include at least one Stampsmith stamp.

If you want to see detail photographs for the Love's Private Moment card then please visit my Blog, Adorn.

Wishes

Lynne

Gone With the Wind...with Love & Lace!

  Gone With the Wind is my all time fav movie and book! If you are interested in this stamp you can email Estelle estelle@stampsmith.net
  There is still lots of time to join in this month's Stampsmith Challenge, Love & Lace. More details on the challenge blog. You can win some rubber!
  So get out your Stampsmith stamps and make a little love & lace! More up close photos and details on my blog; Scraps From A Broad

Get Inky!
Debbie
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More Love Notes

Hi Smithies!
I have more Valentine's Day cards to share.  I made a total of four cards using this image.  Today's card  was stamped with Archival ink from Ranger on glossy white cardstock.  The love/heart image is from the Love Notes Valentine full sheet. 

I added some tulle held in place with brads.  Pop over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating for more info and pics.  Have a great day!
Karen McAlpine

TSC27: Love and Lace Challenge

I had a lot of fun creating this piece for TSC27: Love and Lace over at The Stampsmith Challenge. I used The Little Conductor stamp by The Stampsmith for my main focal image and added lots of lace from both embossed stamps and real lace.

Here's a close up The Little Conductor. Isn't he just too cute for anything?
This month's challenge is being sponsored by The Cutting Garden. It's one of our local crafty stores and happens to be owned by a great friend of mine. The store has just relocated to a new location and it's fabulous! In celebration of sponsoring the challenge, I'll be teaching a card class at The Cutting Card this month along with three others on the design team! That's right four of us will be there to join in on the fun on Feb. 11th and show you how to make four beautiful cards! Check out their calendar for more information and pics of all the cards we'll be doing that day. If you're from the Metro Halifax area, I hope to see you there! :)

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Love and Lace Challenge Design Team Card

Hello Smithies!
Today, I would like to share my Design Team card for the new Stampsmith Challenge-Love and Lace.  I used an image from Flappers 3.  The image was stamped with black dye ink on glossy CS.

If you are a Technique Junkie fan, the February Newsletter has more ideas for using Stampsmith Photo Stamps.
And, if you would like more info on my Love and Lace card, pop over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating.    I hope you have been inspired to create a Love and Lace card!  Don't for get to enter the Challenge.    Have a great day!!
Karen McAlpine

TSC #27: Love and Lace

  It's my turn to host a Stampsmith Challenge! My first time! February being the month of love and all that mushy stuff, the challenge is Love and Lace.
  This image is called "The Kiss" and is available at The Stampsmith Shop. I used Ancient Page Chocolate ink on cream Copic paper. I tinted the image with Pebbles chalks.
  Get out your Stampsmith stamps and join in! More details and big news over at the The Stampsmith Challenge Blog. For closeups, come visit my blog, Scraps From A Broad

Get Inky!
Debbie
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Love Notes Valentine

Hi Smithies,
I have two Valentine's Day cards to share today.  They were both made with the full sheet called "Love Notes Valentine".    Here is the first card.

I also stamped the small hearts at the top.  The Sentiments used are from the Paris Full Sheet.  Here is the second card.

Click over to my blog for more details and photos.   Have a great day!!
Karen McAlpine

Love is in the Air!!!

Hi There,
well I have made the transition from Christmas to Valentine's Day with little issue.  I LOVE Valentine's Day.  I love the colors associated with Valentine's day as well as the traditional gifts associated with the holiday, chocolate, roses, and BLING....lol....
Here are two cards that I created for a few friends to give to their significant others. 
I hope that everyone is staying warm and cosy and having a great weekend.
If you are looking for further details on how I created these cards, please drop by my blog, http://melscraftyspace.blogspot.com/

Thanks for peeking in!
~Mel~

Welcome Little Man!

Hi All, sorry that it has been so long since I posted a project, January has been rather stressful, but I have had time to do some creating!
This is a project that I created for a work acquaintance of my husband's that just had her first baby, a beautiful little boy!
I hope that everyone is happy and safe out there and that winter is not too long or too severe for you. 
If you are looking for details on how this card was created, please feel free to drop by my blog, http://melscraftyspace.blogspot.com/

Thanks for peeking in!
~Mel~

Her Quiet Ways

The January Challenge over at The Stampsmith Challenge is rapidly drawing to a close.

Today I am sharing my second and final sample for the Tag Art challenge. This beautiful stamp is from the Won't You Be My Honey plate.

If you would you like the opportunity to win one of the stamps from this particular plate? Estelle has generously donated the stamp of a romantic couple as part of a Giveaway at my Blog, Adorn.

I hope you will find some time over the weekend to create a tag to enter into the Tag Art challenge. All details are available at the challenge site along with details of the prize you could win, yes, there is a monthly prize. Please remember that you must include at least one Stampsmith stamp on your artwork.

It has been fun hosting the Tag Art challenge. On the 1st of February Val will reveal the challenge theme for February so stay tuned for that.

Wishes

Lynne

Ooh la la Pin Up

I thought I'd create a fun card for my hubby, Jim, for his birthday this week, so I came up with this fun pin-up card for him. I used a photostamp from the Pin Ups sheet by The Stampsmith. I figured he'd get a kick out of this birthday card and may actually keep this one as apposed to throwing it to the wayside! lol :)

Thanks for stoppin by! :)

Vintage Valentine's Day Card

Hi Smithies,
I would like to share this romantic Valentine's day card.  I made it using the stamp sets Belinda and Friends, and Love Notes Valentines.  I was inspired by the colors in the ribbon.  I picked colors out of the ribbon for the CS.

Click over  to my blog, Dreaming and Creating,  for more pics and info on making the card.
Have a great day!
Karen McAlpine

TSC26: Tag Art - Marilyn

It's challenge time again over at The Stampsmith Challenge. We all took a little break after the holidays, but we're now being challenged by Lynne with some tag art. I've used a fun 'Marilyn Flying Dress' image and embellished it with some ribbon, lace and bling to finish it off. My project measures 3.5" x 5" and I actually decided that my tag is going to become a magnet. One of my colleagues loves Marilyn, so I thought she might like this for her fridge or maybe on the corner of a metal picture frame.

I hope you decide to play along with us this time around for a chance to win some new rubber from The Stampsmith! You have until the the end of January to submit your creations. Pop on over to The Stampsmith Challenge blog to see some eye candy from the rest of the Design Team.

Happy creating!

A Wistful Look She Gives You (TSC Make A Tag)

We are now into the second week of the Make A Tag challenge at The Stampsmith Challenge. Click the link for details on this challenge and also to view the amazing artwork from my DT sisters.

For my first DT sample I created the tag and then added it to a card.

This is the first time I've used the Won't You Be My Honey plate which is filled with gorgeous images, in fact some of the images would be perfect for Valentine artwork.

Below is the tag added to the card. If you would like more details then you can visit my Blog, Adorn.

Why not have some fun with this challenge and remember, there is a random prize up for grabs so good and luck and we look forward to seeing your Make A Tag artwork.

Wishes

Lynne

Bling In Brown

I love Bling and I use her every chance I get! I used Ancient Page Chocolate to give her more of a vintage look. Chalks were used to tint her face, arms and hair. Stickles in Platinum, Silver and Gold used on her bracelets, necklace and earrings. Small bling for her rings. This gal is oozing with self confidence and has a bit of an attitude!

Hope to see your Tag Art on display at The Stampsmith Challenge Blog. I'm hooked on tags. Great fun! For what's on the other side of Bling, pop on over to Scraps From A Broad for a look see!

Have a great week and stay warm!

Get Inky!
Debbie
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