White on White Christmas Dreams

Hi Smithies,
The November Challenge is up and running.  This month, we are challenging you to make a project that is White on White with at least one Stampsmith stamp.  For my Design Team card, I used the Christmas Angels stamp...which is totally adorable!    I, of course, used all white papers, cardstock, and ribbon.  Here are my sweet little angels.

For more info and pics, check out the full post on my blog, Dreaming and Creating here.  Hope you are having a lovely weekend!
Karen McAlpine

Monochromatic Whites Challenge

It's challenge time again over at The Stampsmith Challenge and this time around we're challenging you to create something with 'Monochromatic Whites' in mind.  For my card, I used this sweet little girl from the Thank Heaven for Little Girls #1 stamp sheet by The Stampsmith.

For the background, I brewed a pot of tea and used it to dye a coffee filter.  After I soaked it, I crumpled it up as best I could to give it an aged look and then used my heat tool to dry it out.  I then paired it with some pretty lace, a doily and a Prima flower to finish it off.

I hope you decide to play along in the fun for a chance to win a free stamp sheet from The Stampsmith!  I look forward to seeing all your creations!

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)
 

Halloween Masquerade

I used the gorgeous masquerade stamp from the Halloween stamp set from The Stampsmith.

The beautiful flowers around the image are flowers from a wedding that I attended this past summer that I dried.  They used them in the bride's bouquet, but these were ones that the little flower girl threw to the ground as she walked up the aisle.  I thought they were absolutely stunning so I pocketed a few!  lol  :)

I used some scraps for the woven background to create the basket weave pattern.  Not traditional Halloween colours, but hey, who says I have to be traditional?

Just a note that there's still a couple of days left to enter the 'With Gratitude' card challenge over at The Stampsmith Challenge.  You have a chance at winning an entire sheet of stamps from The Stampsmith just for entering!   I hope you decide to play along in the fun! 


Thanks for stoppin' by! :)
 

Sepia Dreams Part I

Hello Everyone
I hope you are having a lovely weekend.
For my DT sample I would like to share one of the cards that was featured as a Spotlights in the Autumn issue of Take Ten.
The card I am sharing today has Serena #1 as the focal, a stamp I never tire of using.

I was aiming for a dreamy appearance on this card.
We are down to the final days for the October Stampsmith Challenge, the theme being With Gratitude so if you wish to enter then please do not delay in doing so. All details can be found at TSC Blog (see sidebar).
Wishes
Lynne

Jack-O-Lantern Spooky Halloween Card

Hi Smithies,
Today, I have a spooky card made with the Halloween Full Sheet---the spooky Jack-o-lanterns.  I stamped on velum with Stazon ink.  The velum was attached with brads.  The card is long and narrow.

For more pics and info check out the full post on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Hope you are having a great day!
Karen McAlpine

Fall Quilt Show Sign

Hi Smithies,
The Fall air is crisp and clean here in Michigan.  The Fall nip in the air has inspired me to create a Fall themed card.  My project is made with Country Landscapes Full sheet.  The images of this set got me thinking about a Fall quilt show in the country.

Check out the full post on my blog, Dreaming and Creating for more info.  Hope you are having a great day.
Karen McAlpine

Halloween Moon Dancers

It's almost that time spooky time of year again and that being said I have another Halloween card to share with you.   I used these fun little moon dancers from the Halloween plate by The Stampsmith.  

I'm almost done another Halloween card, using another fun image from the same stamp set.   I'll post it soon, so stay tuned...

Thanks for stoppin by! :)
 

The Author of Her Life

Hello Everyone
Today I would like to share a DT sample where I made use of a beautiful stamp from the Belinda and Friends plate.

I stamped the image directly onto some script paper which gives a slightly more muted appearance to the image compared to if it were stamped onto glossy cardstock.

An old book cover was used as the base of this hanging layering up vintage book text, dyed lace and trims and anything else that was to hand.
We are now past the half-way mark for the October Stampsmith Challenge With Gratitude. We welcome your entries to this challenge whether you make a card, tag or altered art, anything goes but please remember to include at least one Stampsmith stamp on your entry.
Wishes
Lynne

Lovely Rita!

  Good morning! Friday is finally here! I love the old movies and the glamourous movie stars of days gone by!
  I made this for a card swap for the Stampsmith Yahoo Group. Rita is now living with Margaret in Kingston Ontario.
  Hope you can get your Stampsmith stamps out and join us for the October challenge, "With Gratitude". You could win some fabulous stamps!
  Have a creative weekend!

Debbie
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Scraps From A Broad

Halloween Kitty

I have a bit of Halloween fun to share with you tonight.  I used the kitty perched on a tree branch from the Halloween plate by The Stampsmith.   I'll have a few more Halloween cards to share with you throughout the month, so stay tuned.   :)

Here's a close up of the spooky kitty image and my spider web made out of hemp twine that I pulled all part to make it look fibrous.  

I also made the spider using my Martha Stewart Double Loops punch.   I punched it out once to make the body and four legs, then, I punched it out two more times and cut off a leg from each side and glued them to the back to create my little spider.   Some tiny green gems for eyes and he was complete.  You can check out my blog for the more info.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)
 

She Holds A Secret

Hello
Our latest challenge at TSC is With Gratitude. For my DT sample I created a wall hanging using stamps from:-
Won't You Be My Honey
Paris

She is holding a secret, if you want to know what it is then you are welcome to visit my Blog, Adorn. 
We hope you will join us this month at TSC. At the end of the month there is a random winner selected who wins $21 to spend on stamps of their choice at The Stampsmith store.
Wishes
Lynne

With Gratitude Challenge Lovely Flapper

Hi Smithies,
The October Stampsmith -With Gratitude - Challenge is up and running.  For my Design Team project, I used a stamp from the Flappers #3 full sheet.

Let's see what you can come up!  One random winner will receive a $21 gift Certificate to The Stampsmith store.  Click over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating, to say hi and see the inside of the card.  Hope you are having a great day!
Karen McAlpine

TSC35: With Gratitude

Our theme for this month over at The Stampsmith Challenge is 'With Gratitude'. To play along, create any sort of thank you card, using at least one stamp from The Stampsmith to be entered into the draw for a chance to win a gift certificate, valued at $21.00 from The Stampsmith Store!

For my project, I used sweet little, Shirley, holding a bucket full of flowers.

I hope you decide to play along in the fun!  I look forward to seeing what you all come up with.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)
 

Belinda's Friend for Stampsmith Card Swap

Hi Smithies,
All of us Smithies have been having a great time over on the Yahoo group participating in some swaps.  The most recent is a card swap.  My card went to fellow Design Team Mate Julie.  I am pretty sure she has received her card by now.  If not, Julie, look away now!!!  I used one of the four images that come on the Belinda and Friends Full Sheet.  I stamped the image with archival ink on glossy white CS.  I used some Ranger Distress Crackle Paint on some of the elements.

For more pics and info, click over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  I hope you are having a great day and find some time to be creative.
Karen McAlpine

Family Tea Party

Hi Smithies!
I would like to share my Family Tea party card with you today.  The stamp is called "Family Tea" from The Stampsmith.  I stamped the image on glossy white CS with black dye ink.    I mounted the layered image on a pretty piece of DP.

I was thinking that this could be a Christmas card with the appropriate sentiment on the inside.  What do you think?  For more info click over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Or just come by to say hi.  Have a great day!
Karen McAlpine

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
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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!