Turning The Pages

Hello
We are into the final week of TSC Bags 'n' Tags. Part of my DT sample for this challenge was a book bag selecting the stunning Juliet from Olivia and Friends as the focal.

There is a prize of $21 worth of rubber stamps of your choice, at The Stampsmith store so it is worthwhile entering. All we ask is that you include at least one Stampsmith stamp on your entry. Rules and more DT samples are available to view at TSC Blog (see sidebar for link).
Wishes
Lynne

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! :)
 

Attention Chocolate Lovers

Hi Smithies,
I knew that title would get your attenuation!  LOL  Here is my second Chocolate themed sentiment card.  See the first card here.  The sentiment is from the "Say It Like It Is" full sheet.  That frustrated lady is from the "Those Were  the Days" full sheet.

I went with a fifties retro feel when choosing the papers.  For info, click over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Hope  you are having a great day!

Karen McAlpine

Cordelia

Hello

For my DT post this week I would like to share another tag where I used a stamp from Cleopatra and Friends plate.   Not so long ago I shared tags I had made using Cleopatra and Anne Page.

 At the same time I continued making tags with all six stamps from this plate, the tag today uses the stamp depicting Cordelia.

A little reminder that TSC for September if Bags 'n' Tags. The link to TSC Blog is on the sidebar. We do ask that your entry includes at least one Stampsmith stamp. It is worthwhile entering as at the end of the month there will be a random prize draw with the winner selecting $21 of Stampsmith stamps from the on-line store.
Wishes
Lynne

Chocolate to the Rescue

Hi Smithies!
How about a little humor today??!!  This funny Chocolate sentiment is from the Say It Like It Is full sheet.  And, that sensible lady is "Maxine".  I went with a funky fifties vibe for my card and used papers and colors reminiscent of that time.  

Maxine is stamped on glossy white CS with black dye ink.  Get more info by clicking to my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Hope you are having a great day and find time to stamp!!
Karen McAlpine

Portrait of a Lady

   I joined The Stampsmith Yahoo Group Tag Swap, and this is what I made for Autumn. It also fits for the September challenge, Tags and Bags, which is still going on. Some amazing entries! WOW! Hope to see yours!
  The stamp sheet she belongs to is called Isn't She Lovely? Available at The Stampsmith Shop.

  For more details and a look at the back of the tag which has a pocket and an ATC, come visit Scraps From A Broad.

Wishes
Debbie
^..^

Live Life to the Fullest

I made this card for my Dad for his birthday today. He loves to cycle and definitely lives life to the fullest, so I thought this would be fitting for him. For the main focal image, I used the cyclist from the Mountains Landscape photostamp sheet by The Stampsmith.

Here's a close up of the photostamp of the cyclist trailing up the mountain.

Here's the close up of the sentiment, 'Live.'  I added the extra part of the sentiment, 'life to the fullest.'

Just a reminder about the current 'Bags n' Tags' challenge we have on the go over on The Stampsmith Challenge blog.  I see a few entries so far, but I'd love to see all your gorgeous entries, too!   Each entry, which uses at least one stamp by The Stampsmith, has a chance to win a gift certificate from The Stampsmith Store, valued at $21!   I hope you decide to play along in the fun!

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)
 

You Go Girl Gift Bag and Card

Hi Smithies!
The September Stampsmith Challenge is in full swing.  The theme this month is  Bags and Tags!!  You can make a bag,or a tag,or both!!  I altered a plain old brown paper lunch bag.  Here is a pic of my bag and matching card.

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

TSC34: Bags n' Tags Challenge

 

It's time for a new challenge over at The Stampsmith Challenge blog.   This month's theme is 'Bags n' Tags'.  A reminder that all projects must include at least one stamp by The Stampsmith, for a chance to win a gift certificate valued at $21 for the Stampsmith Store!

This is the matching card to go with the bag of spa goodies...there's a facecloth sewn into the inside with some of the bubbles punched out so that the facecloth peeks through. 

Here's a close up of the bag front.

A close up of the gorgeous, 'Serena' by The Stampsmith.

The sentiment is from the 'Say it with Flair' stamp sheet by The Stampsmith.

Here's the entire plate, lots of great sentiments to choose from...

I hope you decide to play along with us in the fun!  I look forward to seeing all your creations and good luck in the draw!

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)
 

Get Well Soon!

Good Morning crafters,
I just wanted to post one of my challenge projects for the current Challenge for Stampsmith (TSC34). The theme is 'Bags and Tags'.
I had lots of fun creating for this challenge. Here is a peek at the first project I created:

I created this project around Estelle's images from the I Love Lucy Rubber Stamp Sheet.  If you are interested in this stamp set, drop Estelle a line for more details.  Here is a link to her email address.  I made bag with this image. Check out all of Estelle's wonderful images on her site. There is a wonderful challenge blog that you can play along every month with the chance to win some of Estelle's yummy stamps.
If you are interested in how I created this, drop over to my blog for details.

Thanks for peeking in!

Ever Thankful for You!

Good Morning crafters,
I just wanted to post one of my challenge projects for the current Challenge for Stampsmith (TSC34).  The theme is 'Bags and Tags'.
I had lots of fun creating for this challenge.  Here is a peek at the first project I created:

I created this project around Estelle's image called, Serena #2 Art Rubber Stamp. I made bag with this image.  Check out all of Estelle's wonderful images on her site.  There is a wonderful challenge blog that you can play along every month with the chance to win some of Estelle's yummy stamps.
If you are interested in how I created this, drop over to my blog for details.

Thanks for peeking in!

Turning The Pages

Hello Everyone
TSC for September is underway with our theme of Bags 'n' Tags. For this particular post I will share the tag I made for my DT sample.
I decided to ink up Juliet from Olivia and Friends plate. Alongside Juliet I also used a stamp from Cartolina Postale. This is a set I overlooked for too long as now it is amongst my Stampsmith stamps I find it to be indispensable.

As always with TSC your entry must contain at least one Stampsmith stamp. At the end of September a random winner will be selected to win $21 worth of stamps of your choice at The Stampsmith on-line store.
Have fun!
Wishes
Lynne

I "Heart" Paris Tag: Stampsmith Tag Swap

Hi Smithies!
I thought you might like to see the tag I made for Laurie (The Yahoo Group Tag Swap).  I used the I Love Paris single stamp.  I made the background by spraying glimmer mists onto a tag cut from cream CS.  The hearts are covered with Piccolo enamel powder.

See more pics and details on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.
Hope you are having a great day.  Any day with stamping is a great day, right??!!
Karen McAlpine

Fabulous Marilyn

I have a fun Marilyn-inspired card to share with you today.  This fabulous photostamp of Marilyn, seated, is by The Stampsmith.  You can contact Estelle for more details on her movie star stamps.  I used some gorgeous Weekend Market patterned paper by Bo Bunny, added these stunning gold metallic paper flowers by Recollections and finished off the embellishing with some tulle to match her dress.

 Here's a close up of Marilyn.

I tucked white tulle around the edge of the half circle layer, although it was hard to capture in a photo. You might be able to see it a little better here.

It's nearly time for a new challenge over at The Stampsmith Challenge blog, but you still have time to get in on the current challenge for a chance to win a gift certificate from The Stampsmith Store, valued at $21.00!   I hope you decide to play along in the fun! 

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)
 

Woman of Mystery

Hello
Today I would like to share another tag, this time depicting Cleopatra from Cleopatra and Friends plate.

As I did with the previous tag I shared, I stamped the image directly onto my "shabby" tag. I chose to ink up the full image but these stamps are versatile in that you do not need to include the text, either don't ink that part or tear it off.

The usual inclusion of fragments of this 'n' that.
TSC August Challenge is still open and we look forward to viewing your entries.
Wishes
Lynne

Funny Desk Art

I've created a funny bit of framed art for my latest DT piece...which I think my hubby has claimed for his desk at work.   The patterned papers are from a 'Vintage Timeless' paper pad.  They're lovely papers and I thought the vintage writing, pocket watches and postmarks would go well together on this piece.
 
I've been wanting to play with this photostamp of AE by The Stampsmith for some time now; I'm actually snickering to myself at how it turned out. How funny is Einstein in this pic?

I pondered for a while on what I thought he might be saying and I settled on this quote that I found by him. I chose a nice font (Gessele) and printed it off.

 

 In case you can't read the quote, it reads as follows:

"If A is a success in life 

then A equals x plus y plus z. 

Work is x, y is play; and 

z is keeping your mouth shut." 

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)
 

TSC33: Anything Goes Challenge

It's challenge time again over at The Stampsmith Challenge and we've made it super simple for you this time since you choose the theme! That's right, Anything Goes! The only thing we ask, in order to be eligible for the prize draw, is that you use at least one stamp by The Stampsmith in your project. Just have fun with it! :)

I chose to create a wall hanging for my project, although you're more than welcome to simply make a card, as well. I just had a craving for altering something!  lol   :)   My wall hanging is mounted onto a wood block that has a hollowed out area in the back for hanging.  I've always liked this image by The Stampsmith.   She looks like she's is deep thought about the past...treasured moments perhaps? 

I hope you decide to play along in the fun.  Don't wait too long, though, you only have until August 31st to get your entries in.  I can't wait to see what you all come up with!

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)
 

Loving Paris Tag

Hi Smithies,
I have been making a few tags lately.  One for the Stampsmith Group tag swap and this extra one.  I used the single stamp "I Love Paris".  The background is made by spraying a cream 3 x 6 tag with Glimmer Mist.

More info on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Have a lovely day!
Karen McAlpine

Her Sweet Face

Hello Everyone
I have a tag I would like to share using another stamp from the fabulous Cleopatra and Friends plate

. Anne Page. I stamped her onto a tag I had stained tearing off the bottom edge to trim with stained lace and adding little bits of this and that, here and there on the tag.

Another post I will share some more tags I've made using this plate and of course this blog is always kept busy with artwork from my DT sisters.
I hope you are remembering that TSC is underway and with a prize up for grabs it is well worth taking the time to enter the challenge.
Wishes
Lynne

Her Face Tells A Story

Hello Everyone
I would like to share a piece of jewellery that is my DT sample for this month's TSC Anything Goes and which was actually made with a friend in mind for one of her birthday gifts.
I used Cleopatra and Friends plate which consists of six Shakespeare characters.

I always associated The Stampsmith with photo real stamps (excluding the much loved Ophelia) but Estelle has a beautiful array of non-photo real stamps, in particular Shakespeare characters, such as Portia above.
I will hold my hands up and say that I under-estimated this plate. It is far more versatile than I could have imagined. In the short time I've had it to play with I've stamped Portia alone onto cards, tags, altered canvas, an altered box, this brooch and more to come. Isn't that what we all want from our stamps, that we can use them time after time on different projects to ensure the best value for money.  By viewing them simply as beautiful images they extend beyond the appeal of Shakespeare fans alone.
Remember that the August TSC is underway and we would love to see your Anything Goes artwork. If you are interested, click the link on the sidebar.
More details of this brooch on show at my Blog, Adorn.
Wishes
Lynne

Serena in Pencil

Good evening crafters, I am here this evening to post a DT for The Stampsmith.  I had a lot of fun creating this project.  It may be my newest obsession for Estelle's yummy stamps.  Here's a peek at what I created:

I used Serena Art Rubber Stamp for this project and for a change I stamped it and colored it with my Prisma colored pencils.  I am over the moon happy with how this turned out.  If you are interested in how I created this card, pop over to my blog.

Thanks for peeking in!

On the Good Ship Lollipop

Hi Smithies!
Little Shirley Temple sings and dances her way into our hearts in this project.  This image is from the Let's Dance Full Sheet.    The image is stamped with black dye ink on white glossy CS.

The DP is from Basic Grey and Cs is from Bazzill.  Hop over to my blog for more pic's.  Have a great weekend!!

Karen McAlpine

The Bard in Portrait

Hi Smithies!
The new Stampsmith Challenge is up and running.  The theme is Anything Goes with one Stampsmith Stamp.  And there lots of prizes this month.  Check out all the details here.  For my Design team card I used the William Shakespeare Single stamp. 

For more details and photos, click over to my original post on Dreaming and Creating.  Hope your day is filled with dreaming and creating.
Karen McAlpine