Time for Memories...

Don't you just love Stampsmith's Serena stamp? I've used Stampsmith's Rose Background stamp using Versafine Vintage Sepia on cream cardstock. You can find the individual stamps here:

Main image, Serena #2 (The Stampsmith: http://stampsmith.net/singles2.htm)
Rose Background (The Stampsmith: http://stampsmith.net/singles2.htm)

The flower filigree stamp is from Magenta and the Woven Background stamp is from Rubber Soul. I added Dew Drop embellishments and cream and dusty pink flowers from Kaisercraft using Glossy Acents.

Then I decided to make a bookmark to help me remember my reading spot in my favorite novel. I used images from the following Stampsmith plates to create this bookmark:

Main image, Paris post and word stamps from “Paris” Plate (The Stampsmith: http://stampsmith.net/paris.htm)
Background stamps from “Medieval Ornaments #2” Plate (The Stampsmith: http://stampsmith.net/medieval2.htm)
Black flower image, from “The Great Wall of China” Plate (The Stampsmith: http://stampsmith.net/asia.htm)

Have a great weekend everyone!

Creatively yours,

Maria

Ever Place Foot in Mouth?

Boy, sometimes I say the darnedest things, especially to the ones I love the most. Here is the perfect "I'm So Sorry" card.

I used the "Say It Like It Is" Stampsmith plate along with the "Medieval Ornaments #2" Stampsmith plate.

Hope everyone has a spectacular, safe, and blessed 4th of July!

Hugs, Maria

Summer is Here! Cards to Inspire You

Grab some scraps of paper, a few 12 x12 sheets of double sided paper, a handful of Estelle's The Stampsmith rubber art stamps and a rainbow of Memento Dye Ink Dew Drop Pads to create these EASY PEASY mini collage cards. Background papers are from Scenic Route.

These were so easy. I cut a piece of 3.5" x 2.5" Neenah cream colored cardstock and incorporated images from the following The Stampsmith rubber art plates:

Floral Alphabet

Medieval Ornaments #2

Paris

The Great Wall of China

Begin your stamping layers starting with the lightest Memento dye ink colors first. Finish with the darkest Memento dye ink color on top.

I used a Tsukineko long oval dauber to edge all four sides with a coordinating color of Memento dye ink before mounting it on my cardstock.

I hope the following cards inspire you to create some mini art collage pieces of your own. Better yet...have a few friends over for a stamping party...serve cupcakes and ice tea and stamp your little hearts out. Then have a card exchange!!!

Creatively yours,

Maria ;-)

Sand and Pebbles...Great Wall of China...

I have been creating "sand and pebble" backgrounds in a variety of colors all day! I hope you enjoy the cards I made using The Great Wall of China Rubber Art Plate from The Stampsmith.

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As the New Design Team Member for Stamper's Quest, I will be highlighting The Stampsmith in my July 27th article.

There will also be a video series I will post on how to create these "Sand and Pebble" backgrounds so mark your calenders for July 27th! ;-)

Enjoy your day!
Maria

Great Wall of China Images

Today I played with my dye ink re-inkers on glossy cardstock to produce background papers that I embossed with clear embossing powder. I then stamped images from The Stampsmith's Great Wall of China plate onto the embossed backgrounds with Black Staz-On. I put on some finishing touches, edged with a metallic gold Sharpie marker and added some "Stickles" accents for shine. Stay tuned for my next video tutorial in the next few days. I'll show you how easy it is to create these background papers.

Creatively yours, Maria ;-)

Nights in White Satin...

Doesn't she look like a queen? I used Versafine Deep Lagoon on glossy cardstock to stamp out the last of the "Haunting Eyes" stamps. Embellished her jewels with Aqua Blue and Crystal Stickels. A girl has got to have some bling in her life ;-) Have a great weekend everyone!
Hugs,
Maria

Part 3 & 4: Stampsmith's "Haunting Eyes" Card Tutorials

Part 3


You will need the following items to make these cards:
Glossy White Cardstock
2 Speedball Brayers
Ranger Adirondack Latte and Slate Dye Ink Pads
Versafine Onyx Black Pigment Ink Pad
For stamping white accents: Brilliance Moonlight White Pigment Ink
Zots Acid Free Clear Adhesive Dots
Memory Box: Vine Branch Rubber Stamp (D1240)
Clear, Wide Shipping Tape
Foam mat or mousepad for stamping on
Clean Paint Brush
Nestabilities Die: Oval
Adhesive backed bling or pearls
White Card: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Dark Brown or Navy Cardstock Layer 1: 5 1/4" x 4"
Light Peach or Gray Cardstock Layer 2: 5" x 3 3/4"
Dark Brown or Navy Cardstock Layer 3: 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"
Double Stick Tape

Hugs,
Maria
http://www.velvetinkcafe.blogspot.com/

Part 4

Time to Play Tutorial: Part 1 of 4

A fun tutorial posted in 4 parts for your viewing pleasure ;-) I had so much to share and besides...it has given me an opportunity to practice using my new video camera. So here goes...

Part 1 and 2 videos start off showing you how to use drywall tape....YES! drywall tape to create embellishments for your Stampsmith cards and projects.

In parts 3 and 4 I will show you how I put together cards using Stampsmith's "Haunting Eyes" rubber stamp plate.

So go grab yourself a refreshing drink and a healthy snack...sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Hugs,

Maria

http://www.velvetinkcafe.blogspot.com/