Women Of Strength

Hello Everyone
I would like to share this canvas I altered using three stamps from Cleopatra and Friends. The three stamps selected are Imogen, Cordelia and Portia. Portia in particular has been cropping up on a few pieces of art and I will have something else very soon to share where Portia takes the spotlight on her own.

I built up lots of layers on the canvas to achieve colour and texture. I wanted the appearance of broken plaster/stucco.
Cordelia is shown below.

Another stamp set utilised is Cartolina Postale. This is a really useful set to have, a stamp set that can be overlooked yet is excellent for backgrounds, etc.
There are more photographs displayed on my personal blog, Adorn.
Wishes
Lynne

Butterfly Kisses

I made this 12" x 12" wall art tonight got my little 'Mutchkin' who had an accident today at daycare.   Thought she could use some cheering up, so some 'butterfly kisses' from Mom for a speedy recovery were the doctor's orders.

For the main focal image, I used the adorable Butterfly Kiss photostamp by The Stampsmith. This stamp comes in a couple different sizes, I used the large size (2.75" x 4").  This stamp also comes in a small size (1.25" x 2") which is great for smaller projects, as well.

For now, this is is just mounted on a 12" x 12" piece of cardstock, but sometimes, it's fun to frame your art work, too, or you can apply it to a canvas frame for a more artsy look.  Just have fun with it! 

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)
 

The Lazy Days of Summer

Good evening crafters, I hope that everyone is having a good week. Tomorrow is Friday, TGIF!!! I completed a DT project for The Stampsmith this evening. I created this card rather quickly, I guess I am inspired…lol. Here is a sneak peek of what I created for Estelle:

I created this card using Estelle's wonderful Marilyn image from her plate of rubber called, Marilyn Monroe #2 Rubber Stamp Sheet.  For details on how I created this project, drop over to my blog.  Drop over to Estelle's site to check out all of her fabulous stamped images.
Thanks for peeking in!

Happy Anniversary

Good afternoon crafters, I wanted to pop on here and post a card I created this morning.  My anniversary is coming up this summer and I wanted to create a card for Jim.  I used a stamp from Estelle's plate of rubber called Wedding Bells Art Rubber Stamps. Drop over to her site to see all of her wonderful creations.  Here is a peek at what I created:

If you are interested in seeing what I used to create this card, drop over to my blog: Melscraftyspace.wordpress.com.

Thanks for peeking in!

Take Time to Smell the Roses

I have a summery creation to share with you tonight. One of my co-workers asked me to create a card for her for a friend, something happy, peaceful and summer-like. This is the card I came up with. Do you think it works? :)

I used Camelia for my main focal image. Isn't she lovely?  This photo stamp is sold as a single by The Stampsmith.  I distressed all the edges of the cardstock and patterned paper and then some fun buttons, beautiful lace and a pretty like butterfly die cut finish off the embellishing.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)
 

Over the Moon

Hi Smithies,
Today's card is made using the single stamp "Over the Moon".  I stamped with black dye ink on glossy white CS.   I went with the circus feeling I get from this image and used a harlequin decorative paper.

For more photos and details, click over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Have a great day with lots of stamping!!
Karen McAlpine
 

Where She Keeps Her Secrets

Hello Everyone
One of my favourite sets at the moment is Cleopatra & Friends . The images are stunning to work with.
This is my second piece of artwork using Portia.

I was in need of making a gift for an art friend so I altered a box with Portia taking centre stage on the lid.

To decorate the sides I used one of the stamps from Carte Postale.
Further details on my Blog, Adorn.
Wishes
Lynne

Merry Kissmas

Hi Smithies!
It is Christmas in July over on the Stampsmith Challenge blog!  What a way to beat the heat.  Here is my design team project for the challenge.  I used the Butterfly Kisses (Large) single stamp.  The challenge runs all month, so join the fun and cool off with some Christmas creations.

I also used the optional element of using Summer Colors for my card.  For more details and photos check out my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Hope you are having a great day!
Karen McAlpine

Peace on their Wings

Hello Everyone
For the July challenge at The Stampsmith Challenge Blog we are asking you to create Christmas In July . There is a bonus for July, if you create with summer colours your name will be entered twice into the Prize Draw for $21 to spend at The Stampsmith store.
For my DT sample I created a card using a beautiful stamp from Christmas Card Sheet #1. The image was stamped onto pattern paper and the sentiment stamped again so I could create a raised greeting.

A beautiful band of lace was added along with pink ribbon with snowflake design and other embellishment in pastel colours.
Have fun with this challenge!
Wishes
Lynne

Smile, it's a happy day!

This sweet, little angel is called Butterfly Kisses from The Stampsmith.  Doesn't she just bring a smile to your face?  :)  I have the larger version of this stamp but this is the first time I've used the smaller version of her.  She's just too sweet!  

I made the flower and added the sentiment, 'smile' to the inside.  The lace doily is a diecut and I added lots of chocolate pearls finish off the embellishing.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)
 

Dear Santa, I Can Explain.....

Good evening all, here is my project for this months challenge.  I opted to use my Rita Hayworth Art Rubber Stamp for this project.  I had a lot of fun creating this project.  Drop over to my blog for details on this project.

 Estelle has soooo many wonderful stamps to choose from on her site, drop over and check out all the lovely stamps that she has to offer.
Thanks for peeking in!

Wedding Couple

Hi Smithies,
Today I wanted to share a cute wedding card I made for my neighbor.  I used the sweet couple form the Thank Heaven for Little Girls #1 Full Sheet.  I stamped with black dye ink on glossy white CS.

For more photos and details, click over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Have a super day!!
Karen McAlpine

Military Themed Retirement Cards

Hi Smithies,

Today I have three Military Themed Retirement cards.  The cards could easily be changed up for Fourth of July....  just change out the sentiment.  I used images from the U.S.A. Patriotic Full Sheet.  Lots of Patriotic fun in this set!  I used the Eagle emblem and Uncle Sam images on my cards.

For more info on how I made the cards, click over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating.

Have a great crafty day!

Karen McAlpine

Friendship

Hello
I would like to share another card that I was thrilled to see in the pages of Stampington & co's Catch-Up Issue.

This card is a quick make with a cute stamp from Thank Heaven For Little Girls #2 taking centre stage. I also made use of a word from the Say It With Flair plate, such a useful plate to own.
Wishes
Lynne

Elegance

Hello Everyone
This post is to share a card that I was thrilled to see was published in Stampington & co's Catch-Up 2012.
The focal image is a beautiful flapper from Flapper # 1.  If you are someone who adores the style of this era then you definitely need to have a look at Estelle's Flapper stamp sheets as she has three different plates of stamps available and of course not only that, she also has a few single stamps depicting Flappers.

Did you know that The Stampsmith Challenge is underway? For June the challenge set by the team is Humorous Birthdays. Visit TSC Blog to read details for entering your artwork and view the samples made by The Stampsmith DT.
Wishes
Lynne

Humorous Birthday Card for the Stampsmith Challenge

Hi Smithies!
I wanted to share my Design Team Card for the June Stampsmith Challenge.  The theme is humorous birthday and there is still plenty of time to get your project made.  There is a full sheet of rubber up for gabs to one random winner!!   I used the "Beauty Shop" stamp from the Those Were the Days full sheet.

The gossiping ladies are stamped with black dye ink on glossy white CS.  For more details and to stop by and say Hi, click over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Have a super fun day!
Karen McAlpine

Wedding Bells are Ringing.....

Good Morning crafters, here is my second post of the day.  This is a second post for The StampSmith.  I completed this wedding or anniversary card the other day after receiving my new stamps from Estelle.  I completed this project using Estelle's Art Rubber Stamp Plate called, Wedding Bells

If you are interested in how I completed this project, drop over to my blog, Sunflower Mel's Crafting Corner and take a peek.
~Mel~

Lordy Lordy, Look who's 40.....

Good Morning crafters, I have several posts today for you. The first one is a DT project for The StampSmith. I created this card with a friend in mind who turned 40. This image is from the plate of Art Rubber Stamps called, Those Were The Days 1950s Art Rubber Stamps

If you are interested on how I completed this project, drop over to my blog, Sunflower Mel's Crafting Corner
Thanks for Peeking in!
~Mel~

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~