Jane Austen card with The Stampsmith

Hi Smithies!
Have you checked out the Floral Alphabet set?  I am finding all kinds of possibilities for this set.  I thought the Letter "A" reminded me of Jane Austen.  I also used the Botanic Full Sheet for the background.  The large flower was stamped with soft colors and the "A" stamped with black dye ink.  I made three versions.

For more details or just to say "Hi", click over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Have a great weekend!!
Karen McAlpine

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

Mother's Day Tea Party

I'm a little late in posting this Mother's Day card, but I haven't been able to get together with my Mum yet as my Dad has been ill with The Shingles and not really up for company. So, I'm going to post this card anyway, hoping that she doesn't see it until I get it to her in the near future.

I used the Paris stamp sheet by The Stampsmith.  I love this set and thought this image of the tea party would be fitting since I remember having tea parties quite often with my Mum when I was a young girl.  :)

This is a bit of an angle view to show you the glitter detail a bit more clearly in the patterned paper.

 

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)
 

Think of Me, Always

Hello
The Stampsmith Challenge is well underway with May's theme of a Sketch Challenge.  Click the link to take you to TSC where you can see the sketch that we ask you be inspired by and also all the DT samples.
I selected a stamp from the beautiful Think of Me plate.

Altering stretched canvases is a favourite base of mine to work on. I decided to turn the sketch on its side as a landscape layout was more suited to what I had in mind.
The stamped image was gently painted before layering onto various pieces of lace to tie in with the colours around her.
This photograph shows Think of Me which is also from the stamp late, here I stamped it onto a torn piece of vintage napkin.

Other details are on my Blog, Adorn. 
We look forward to seeing your Sketch Challenge entries. It is certainly worthwhile entering as a random prize draw takes place at the end of the month with the winner selecting $21 worth of stamps of their choice from The Stampsmith on-line store.
Good Luck.
Lynne x

Sketch Challenge Mother's Day Card

Hi Smithies!
The monthly challenge is under way and this time the challenge is too make a card using Val's sketch.  Here is what I came up with.

Today is Mother's Day here in the States.  So, naturally, I made this a Mother's Day card.  I used one of the images from the "Thank Heaven for Little Girls" full sheet.  Join in the challenge for a chance to win some rubber and be featured as a Top Pick!!  See the full post on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Have a great weekend.
Karen McAlpine

From This Day Forward

Hello Everyone
I was thrilled to be asked if I would contribute a piece of art for a column at the amazing Unruly Paper Arts, an on-line magazine.
I had recently received Wedding Bells plate, which could not be more perfect for May's theme of Wedding Wonders at UPA. This is a beautiful set of stamps for all wedding related projects, anniversary cards, etc.
Here is a little peek of what I created but you will need to click the Unruly Paper Arts link to see the full project. Helene, the columnist at UPA also asked some questions about my use of lace which you can also read at UPA.

The Stampsmith Challenge is now underway. We would love to see your interpretation of the Sketch Challenge. It is worthwhile entering as the prize is $21 to spend at The Stampsmith store on stamps of your own choice.
 Wishes
 Lynne

J'Adore

Good Morning Folks, I just wanted to pop over here and do a quick post on a card I created for the Stampsmith Challenge Blog.  I used the Audrey Hepburn Rubber Stamp Sheet as my inspiration.  I love her.  She was so classy and elegant.  If you are interested in how I completed this project, hop on over to my blog, Sunflower Mel's Crafting Space for all the details.

Thanks for peeking in!
~Mel~

Sunday Tea Party

Hi Smithies!
I am having so much fun with the Sunday Evening Tea Full Sheet.  Here is another card I made with this set.  I added the dry embossing and colored the embossing with Distress Inks.

 Do you take lemon in your tea?  I do!  For more info, check out my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Have a super happy day!
Karen McAlpine

Tea Dance

Hi Smithies.
I have a cute card to share with you today that I call "Tea Dance"  I used one of the images from the "Sunday Evening Tea" full sheet.

I stamped on lavender CS and added some dry embossing.  The dry embossing is accented with Distress inks.  For more info check out my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Hope your day is super special!
Karen McAlpine

The Many Faces of Babies Board Book

I have a fun project...but a long post...to share with you tonight. I made this little board book for one of my colleagues, she's a sweetheart and is expecting her first baby. I'm so happy for her and I thought I'd make this funny little book to showcase some of the funny faces babies make. :)

As you can see from all the pictures below, I used the entire Ooh Baby Stamp Sheet by The Stampsmith to create this cute little book.  I don't think I've ever created anything using every stamp in set, but this was a super fun project to make.  I used cereal boxes for the pages and die cut pattered paper to cover the cereal box board.   I adhered the patterned paper with a glue stick and distressed the page edges, the photostamp images and the sentiments using tea dye ink. I looked at all the images and came up with the sentiments myself.  The sentiments I chose are my interpretations of the baby expression alongside.  To finish it off, I went for a visit to my friend, Janice's and she graciously let me borrow her Bind-it-all.   Ya gotta love that little machine!  Thanks, so much, Janice!

Ooh Baby Stamp Sheet

8.5" x 11" page of sentiments to print off (.pdf format)

Holy cow that was a long post!   Lots of images to upload!  I hope you enjoyed the many faces of babies...after all laughter is the best medicine!

Thanks for stoppin' by!  :)
 

They Say She Had The Midas Touch

Hello Everyone
Ophelia is always instantly recognisable as one of The Stampsmith's stamps but did you know she is available in various formats:- there is the small version, medium version and two large versions with the choice of her facing left or right and if that were not enough choice she is also available wood mounted.
For the wall hanging I would like to share today I used one of the large versions.

Ophelia was embossed onto pattern paper with the edges embossed with a selection of embossing powders

On this wall hanging I also incorporated one of the stamps from Cartolina Postale. The detail shown above is  where I selected only the postal mark to stamp and emboss onto mica.
This photograph shows one of the postcard stamps from Cartolina Postale repeatedly stamped onto my prepared background. Further details are available on this particular post at my Blog, Adorn. 
We are approaching the final days of The Stampsmith Challenge but if you are looking to enter a challenge then you do still have time. Our theme for April is The Colours of Spring. Our challenge site welcomes all styles of art whether it be card, tag, altered art, etc but please remember to include at least one Stampsmith stamp on your artwork to be eligible for the Prize Draw of a free Stampsmith stamp set of your choice.
Happy Stamping.
Lynne

Spring With Dolly

  Hi everyone. Here is a real cutie! She's from the "Thank Heaven For Little Girls" sheet; one of 7 stamps! I stamped her on glossy cs with ColorBox Mudslide. Tinted her cheeks with chalk.
  Hope you can participate in the current challenge, The Colours of Spring over at The Stampsmith Challenge Blog.
  Remember, a least one Stampsmith stamp is required. You could win some serious rubber!

Get Inky!
Debbie
Scraps From A Broad
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I have a creation to share with you tonight using the beautiful Bed of Roses photostamp by The Stampsmith.

I distressed the designer paper and doily die cut with Tea Dye ink and used my pastels to colour in the roses in a subtle pink hue. For embellies, I added a little pewter 'Believe' charm and some stunning black tulle roses ribbon.  Then, more black tulle, pink bling and black photo corners to finish it off.


Thanks for stoppin by! :)
 

Anniversary Card with The Cutest Couple

Hi Smithies!
Today I have a card I made for my Parents' Anniversary.  I used one of the adorable images from the "Thank Heaven for Little Girls #1 full sheet.  I used lots of Teal CS and inks.  The background was created using a template.

For the info on making this card, pop over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating.   Hope you have a lovely day!
Karen McAlpine

Springtime for Ava

  The Stampsmith Challenge Colours Of Spring is in full spring swing! I made this card at a Crop for Cancer on Saturday. A fabulous day for a great cause!
  If you would like to purchase lovely Ava, contact the talented Estelle, owner of The Stampsmith Shop.
  Get out your Stampsmith stamps and join the fun! You can't win, if you don't play!


  Get Inky!
  Debbie
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Happy Birthday Hubby!

Good evening all, a quck card post tonight of the card I made Jim for his birthday.  I used one of Estelle's Elvis images.  This is a brand new stamp for me, I just received it from Estelle and couldn't wait to put it to good use.  If you are interested in this image or any other of Estelle's famous faces, drop her a line: http://estelle@stampsmith.net.  If you are interested in seeing what I used for this card, feel free to stop by my blog, Sunflowe rMel's Crafting Corner.

Thanks for peeking in!
~Mel~

Serena in Green!

Good evening everyone.  I just wanted to do a quick post on a card I completed tonight.  I used, Serena Art Rubber Stamp.  I really love this image.  If you are interested in how I created this project, drop by my blog, Sunflower Mel's Crafting Corner.

Thanks for peeking in!
~Mel

Spring Bouquet and a Challenge

Hi Smithies!
I wanted to share my Spring Colors Design Team Challenge project.  I used on of the adorable images from "Thank Heaven for Little Girls #1"   I stamped the image on white glossy CS with Black dye ink.  The flowers were colored with Copic Markers.

Join in on the challenge!  I would love to see your interpretation of this challenge theme!!
Click over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating, for more info.   Hope you are having a great weekend!
Karen McAlpine

Fleur's Springtime Flowers

Hello

At The Stampsmith Challenge, for the month of April, we are asking that you Use Spring Colours in your artwork.

I selected this little girl from Thank Heaven For Little Girls #2 which after stamping I tinted with watercolours. She forms the focal on this Springtime flag. These can make pretty alternatives to a greetings card.

As always there is the random Prize Draw with the winner selecting $21 of rubber stamps from The Stampsmith store. So why not join us and share your Use of Spring Colours with us.
Wishes

Lynne

Details of the flag can be viewed on my Blog, Adorn.

Mirror Mirror on the Wall....

Hello all, I hope that everyone is having a great week and have recovered from the long weekend.  I am finally getting back on track and loving my new computer so here I am posting a DT project tonight.  I just wanted to show you the project I completed this evening while Skyping with friend Lisa.  It is a fun way to create.  We are each in our own crafting space but able to keep each other company and can bounce ideas off each other.
This project I used one of my lovely Marilyn Monroe stamps from my Marilyn Monroe # 2 Rubber Stamp Sheet.  If you are looking for images such as these, please feel free to contact Estelle and show her some love. She can direct you to these stamps.  If you are looking for details on how I created this card, drop over to my blog, Melscraftyspace.wordpress.com.

Thanks for peeking in!
Mel

TSC29: The Colors of Spring

I'm a little late with this card, for the current challenge over at The Stampsmith Challenge, but I figured since I was making Easter cards for my girls, I'd post them for the The Colors of Spring Challenge, as well.

I used the sweet little bunnies and kitties from the Cats plate by The Stampsmith. I've been wanting to use this stamp for a while now and thought it would make a super cute Easter cards for my girls. I think they'll love them. :)

I hope you decide to play along in the fun and enter a card with us. The lucky winner will win an full sheet of stamps from The Stampsmith, a $21 value! :)

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

It's Been a While!

Hello all my Stampsmith friends, sorry that I have been MIA.  It has been a difficult few months.  I was diagnosed with Vertigo a few months ago (and for someone with MS, vertigo is not a picnic) and it took over a month to recover.  I wasn't even able to create as when I looked down or concentrated on something, I was ill.  When that was finally done and over with (disappeared as quick as it arrived) my computer died!!!!!!!!!!! I don't know which was worse.  My laptop has been my connection to the outside world over the past few years when my illness left me home bound.  After some grieving (and believe me, I did grieve) I was able to get a new one!!! but the last tragedy occurred.....my blog died....crashed....I have no idea but I was unable to post any more...I had some 'techy' friends check it out and they could not figure it out!!! So, I made a new blog, my new address is Sunflower Mel's Crafting Corner (same name).  Please pop over and say hello.  It has been a bit of a challenge for me, learning a new blogging site, but I am embracing it.
So, now that I have rambled on....here is my DT post for The Stampsmith!!!  I used one of her stamps from her plate of rubber called, 'Thank Heavens for Little Girls #2'.  I LOVE this plate of stamps!!! This is a very simple card, but I love pink and the little girls are a great combination!!!! If you are interested in knowing what I used to complete this project, drop by my blog.

Thanks for being patient!!! I am so happy to be back!!! Thanks for peeking in!
~Mel~