A Quilted Postcard

I have loved my time on The Stampsmith design team and so it is time to share my final project with you. I just had to use Ophelia, a real classic and definitely one of my favourites.

I used the largest Ophelia and stamped onto artists transfer paper. I then printed up a digi postcard design onto printable cotton and ironed the image onto the fabric. I then tinted the image with zig photo markers. I  added some hand quilting on the lace heart and around the image of Ophelia.

There is still plenty of time to join the Stampsmith monthly challenge. The theme is World traveller. So please join the Stampsmith Challenge for a chance to win $21 towards your favourite Stampsmith stamps!

Have a lovely day and Happy Crafting xx  

Lovely Ophelia with Kraft Background

Hi Smithies,
Today, let's take a look at the Lovely Ophelia.  I used the Medium Ophelia and placed her on a background of Kraft CS and decorative papers.

Ophelia is stamped with black dye ink on smooth white CS and cut with a die.  For more pics and supplies, head over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating.

Hope you are having a super day!
Karen McAlpine

Ophelia in the Pink

Hi Smithies!
Time for a new Stampsmith Challenge!!  The theme is Tic Tac Toe!!  Lots of scope in that theme!   Here are the elements.

I picked Pink, Pattern Paper, and Ribbon to make my Design Team Card.  I also used the lovely Ophelia stamp.

For more pics and info, click over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Have a great weekend!
Karen McAlpine

Her Delicate Heart

Hello Everyone
I am sorry I have been absent for a wee while. Before my enforced absence I created this altered canvas where I used the beautiful Ophelia as my focal.
Ophelia comes in various forms, this one is the medium size version.

I stamped Ophelia onto painted cardstock before layering with an epoxy frame.
Soon, over at my personal Blog,  Adorn  I will be sharing more details about this canvas.
Are you aware that the February challenge is underway at TSC? As always there is a prize of $21 to spend at The Stampsmith on-line store on stamps of your choice so it is well worth entering.
Wishes
Lynne

Making The Most Of What We Have

Hello Everyone
To start this brand new year over at TSC we are asking you to Re-cycle/Re-Use. 
For my DT sample I altered a jar (if you are interested you can see details on my Blog, Adorn) and selected the beautiful Ophelia as a focal.

As always there is a prize for the winner, $21 to spend at The Stampsmith on-line store so well worth your while entering.
Did you know TSC has a Guest Designer Call taking place?  If you are interested then all the details are available the challenge blog.
Wishes
Lynne

Recycled CD Sleeve with Ophelia

Hi Smithies!
The January Stampsmith Challenge is now open.  The Theme is to recycle something and use one Stampsmith Stamp.

Notice: The Stampsmith is looking for a few Guest Designers on the Challenge blog!!  Click over to the Stampsmith Challenge blog to read all the details!!


For my Design Team project, I recycled a CD sleeve.  And, used the lovely Ophelia (Large, Right Facing).  

CD Sleeve

See the instructions and more photos on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Hope your day is full of sunshine.  And, some stamping!
Karen McAlpine

Beautiful Ophelia

I have a card to share with you using the beautiful, Ophelia by The Stampsmith.   She comes in a few different sizes, this is the medium-sized stamp that measures 2.25" x 3.5".

I cropped her a little bit, so here's the full stamp below.

A close up of the beautiful, Ophelia.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)
 

Don't Box Her In

Hello Everyone
Ophelia is possibly the most recognisable of all The Stampsmith stamps, coming in different forms, click the link to see just how many variations there are on this stunning stamp. I selected the large, facing right version to adorn a plain box.
In a former life this box was a  presentation style box for a necklace/pendant, it was ripe for altering.

As well as Ophelia I also used a stamp from the Cartolina Postale set. This is a wonderful set of stamps not only to use to create faux vintage style postcards but to add background details, etc on artwork. Here I used one of the stamps to stamp directly onto the edges of the box and then layering with beautiful lace.
There are  details on how I decorated the box at my blog, Adorn. 

Did you know that the new Stampsmith Challenge is underway? We are asking that for the month of June you create Humorous Birthday artwork to share with us. As always at the end of the month one winner will be randomly selected with the prize of $21 to spend at The Stampsmith store on stamps of your own choice.
Happy Stamping.
Lynne

TSC28: Flip 'n' Fold Challenge

We thought we'd try something different over at The Stampsmith Challenge this month, so we're challenging you to Flip 'n' Fold to create a project of your choice. Use at least one stamp by The Stampsmith and get your name into the draw for a free sheet of rubber from Estelle!

For my project, I decided to create a Corner Bookmark using the Beautiful, Ophelia by The Stampsmith. Ophelia comes in lots of different sizes, that you can find here. I used the mini size, which measures 1 1/4 in. wide x 1 3/4 in. You can find a great little tutorial by Beate on SCS to show you the folds and measurements. Once you have your main bookmark base ready, you can embellish it as you like. I used a fleur-de-lis border punch on the bottom, above it I used part of a Spellbinders Piercerabilities to do the piercing and I free handed the piercing along the top of the ivory layer of the bookmark. Used another scalloped border for underneath the patterned paper and finished it off with some grosgrain ribbon.

Below, is the outside cover of the above book. I like the picture on the cover and thought it went well with my bookmark for a photo. Unfortunately, my French is pretty rusty, so I have no idea what the book is about. I just hope the words on the pages above are nothing I should be embarrassed about! lol :)

I hope you decide to play along in the fun. Please pop on over to The Stampsmith Challenge blog to see what fun folds the other gals on the Design Team came up with.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

She Ponders The Passing Of Time

As 2011 is rapidly drawing to a close, this evening I am sharing my final DT project for 2011 for The Stampsmith.

Beautiful Ophelia (medium size version) is the focal of this card. She is one of The Stampsmith's most recognisable stamps and I don't know of anyone who doesn't like this image. Ophelia is a stamp I reach for time and time again and have to say that so far, I've not come across a stamping surface which is a challenge for it.

Some more information on this card is available at my Blog, Adorn.

I've had another wonderful year as part of The Stampsmith DT where it is privilege to work with stamps that I truly adore and also to be part of such an amazingly talented DT.

With this being my final post for 2011 I would like to wish you all the very best for the coming New Year, may it be kind to you.

Warmest Wishes

Lynne

The Lovely Ophelia

I'd like to share the lovely Ophelia, with you today. She can be purchased as a single in both a tiny and large size from The Stampsmith. I used the tiny size in my project today. She also comes in an in-between size as part of the Shakespeare Heroines - Ophelia and Friends plate. I've given the dimensions below of the three different sizes:

1.25" wide x 1.75" high

2.25" wide x 3.5" high

3.75" wide x 4/5" high

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

The Delicate Nature of Being a Woman

Ophelia, instantly recognisable as one of The Stampsmith stamps and a favourite amongst many stampers. A classic stamp that is so versatile.

For this week's DT artwork I have once again used Stampbord as my base. So often with photo real stamps we always turn to glossy cardstock to stamp onto but with projects such as this I want to show that it is always worthwhile experimenting and having some fun stamping onto different surfaces.

I used a 1" square piece of Stampbord to create a Stampbord and lace brooch. If you own the smallest sized Ophelia available then of course more of the image will fit onto the Stampbord square.
Some more details are on my Blog, Adorn.

Lynne x

Ophelia Charm

I have a card to show you today showcasing the beautiful, Ophelia. I saw this key chain yesterday at the Dollar store and I knew straight away that I wanted to pull it apart and add an Ophelia image from The Stampsmith to the inside and use it as a charm on a card. It fit perfectly! Ya gotta love the Dollar store, eh? :)

Here's a close up of the charm.

Just a reminder that we have another challenge for you all over on The Stampsmith Challenge blog. The current theme is 'The Holiday Season.' Please pop on over to check out some eye candy from the rest of the Design Team along with some gorgeous challenge submissions! This one is open to any stamps, and the winner will win a gift certificate to The Stampsmith Store to build your collection! We also might just have another treat up our sleeve...

Happy Holidays! :)

Classical Beauty

Alongside Serena and Maude, Ophelia is another stamp image which is instantly associated with The Stampsmith. Ophelia comes in tiny, regular and large and for the card below I used the regular size.

The cardbase is a mask used in conjunction with heritage emulsion (latex) paints to create an aged, chalky appearance. Ophelia is stamped onto ordinary cardstock not glossy cardstock. The eagle eyed amongst you will notice the scrap of text is German and not Danish!