Portia

Hello Everyone
It has been a few weeks since my last post Sleep Sweet Miranda, the lavender sachet using the beautiful Miranda.  For some months now I have very much enjoyed using the various Shakespeare stamps available from The Stampsmith, enjoying their versatility which is far beyond creating for people who are fans of Shakespeare.
The card I am sharing today, I am thrilled to say, was published in the Spring issue of Stampintgon & co's Take Ten, published alongside another four cards all featuring Shakespeare characters as the focal on each card.  Portia from Cleopatra and Friends. is featured on the first card.

Portia quickly became a firm favourite of mine alongside Ophelia who I also never tire of creating with. The other stamp used was from Cartolina Postale which I have mentioned before is an easily overlooked stamp plate but which is so useful.  Stamped onto prepared watercolour paper the stamp and torn into a panel.  Hand stained tag, lace and seam binding create a unified colour on this collage style card which was embellished with fragments of this and that.
Thank you for visiting this post, have a lovely weekend.
Wishes
Lynne

Let's Dance the Night Away!

Hi Smithies!
Let's get crazy and dance the light fantastic with Fred and Ginger.   I used one of the stamps from the "Let's Dance" full sheet on this uplifting card. 

The image is stamped on Glossy White CS with black dye ink.  I added lots of layers to complete this fun loving card.  The sentiment if from the "Say it Like it Is" full sheet.  For more pics and info, head over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Hope your day is filled with fun and stamping, of course!
Karen McAlpine

Spring Colors and a Loving Couple

Hi Smithies!
The March Stampsmith Challenge is underway!  The theme for the month is to use Spring colors and flowers.  I went with super bright CS and papers for my Design team project.
The stamp is from the Flappers #3 full sheet.  I added some white paper flowers with rhinestone centers and a white ribbon.

There is an extra to way to win on the Challenge blog this month!!  Leave a comment with a challenge theme idea for a chance to win a mystery gift!  How fun is that!!  Take the challenge and show us your Spring projects!!  Hope you have a great weekend!
See my blog, Dreaming and Creating for the full post.
Karen McAlpine

Is It Spring Yet????

The Design Team is looking for signs of Spring in this month's Stampsmith Challenge!!

Plus, this month, there's a bonus draw!

We hope you'll enter for your chance to win!

Stamps by Stampsmith:
Thank Heaven For Little Girls #2

Sleep Sweet Miranda

Hello Everyone
For my DT sample this week I would like to share something I made as far back as December!
The stamp I worked with is the beautiful Miranda from Julia and Friends. 

This was a gift of a lavender sachet which I made for a friend.
Miranda was stamped onto TAP before transferring to canvas then the fun of embellishing with wintry white and creamy laces and a shabby seam binding bow.
It is now down to the very last hours for entry at the February Stampsmith Challenge but of course that does not mean you do not have time to enter.  Details can be found at TSC Blog but do hurry if you wish to participate.
Wishes
Lynne

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

Floral Alphabet Love Card

Hi Smithies,
Continuing the Love/ Valentine theme today with a "love" card.  I used the letters from the Floral Alphabet to spell out the word "love".

The letters are stamped with brown ink on pink Cs.  For more info and photos, check out the full post on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  I hope your day is filled with love...and some stamping time.
Karen McAlpine

Juliet in Love

Hi Smithies,
Today, I would like to show how I made a Valentine's Day card using a non-traditional Valentines stamp.  I made this "love"ly card using the Juliet single and Rose Background.

For more details, check out the full post on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  I hope you are having a great weekend and find time to make a few cards!
Karen McAlpine

Butterfly Kisses Valentine

Hi Smithies!
Valentine's day is next week!  So, I wanted to give you a bit of  Love inspiration.  I used the super sweet single image, Butterfly Kisses.  I stamped this sweet image on white glossy CS in black die ink.  I mounted the stamped image on a sprayed ink background.

The sentiment is from the Paris Full Sheet.  Check out more info on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Hope you are having a great day!
Karen McAlpine

If you haven't had a chance already, be sure to pop over to the Stampsmith Challenge where the Design Team is looking to see what you create using their photo as your inspiration!  You have all month to play for your chance to win $21 toward your choice of Stampsmith stamps!

Here's the creation I came up with using the colors and patterns from the photo as my inspiration.  I can't wait to see your take on this challenge! :)

Stamp by Stampsmith:
Cartolina Postale Sheet (script)
Paris Sheet (Eiffel Tower, Post Mark)

Recycle, Reuse!

  Hope you're keeping warm if you're in a deep freeze like I am! Brrr! Good excuse to stay indoors and get crafty! The Stampsmith stamp I used here is called "Love Under The Stars".
  Would love to see your projects in this months challenge: TSC 38: Recycle Reuse.
I have chosen a bottle cap. I collect them. You can buy them in different colours at Michaels, but I like the "natural" look of the "real" ones.

The weekend is upon us...finally! Have a crafty one!

i made it myself!

debbie

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Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Hi Smithies!
You know the song and how beautifully Judy Garland sings it.  Look at this great image from the Wizard of Oz full sheet.  Can't you just here the lovely contralto voice??!!   Let's take a trip Over the Rainbow.

I stamped Dorothy and Toto on white glossy CS with black dye ink.  The sentiment with song lyrics is also in the Wizard of Oz set.  See more photos of this card and a look at the inside on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Have a beautiful day over the rainbow.
Karen  McAlpine

The Blush Of Her Cheeks

Hello Everyone
I would like to share a card I made some months ago when I received the beautiful Olivia and Friends stamp plate.
For this card I had fun staining a shipping tag and also papers to co-ordinate with the colour of the tag and as I was having so much fun I also stained some lace.
You might well recognise that I used one of the Cartolina Postale stamps for the background.  This is an ever useful plate especially if you like to create your own backgrounds.
Please remember that TSC is well underway for this month where we are asking you to Re-use/Re-cycle, why not come and join us and if you would be interested in becoming a Guest Artist for TSC then you can read all about it over at TSC blog.
Thank You for visiting.
Wishes
Lynne

Trip Down The Yellow Brick Road

Hi Smithies,
I have been working with my new Wizard of Oz stamp set!  Oh, boy, they are fun.  Contact Estelle for more info on this movie themed set.  Let's take a trip down the Yellow Brick Road!!

The image is stamped with Archival ink on glossy white CS.  I added a dry embossed brick road.  See my blog, Dreaming and Creating for more photos and info.  I wish you a lovely day!
Karen McAlpine

TSC38:Recycle Reuse

Good morning crafters, I just wanted to pop on here and post my project for this months challenge for The Stampsmith.  It is Recycle and Reuse.  We are challenging you to recycle something in your project and one of Estelle's yummy stamped images.  Here is a peek at what I created:

I used an image from Estelle's sheet of rubber called Wedding Bells Art Rubber Stamps.  My recycled item is the corrugated cardboard that came from a cracker box from the last time hubby was sick.  Visit Estelle's shop to see some of her yummy rubber.  To play along with this challenge, visit the challenge blog for The Stampsmith for details and to see what the other DT members created as well the creations of some wonderful customers. For details on how I created this project, drop over to my blog for details.

Thanks for peeking in!

Warm up Winter Wishes

Hi Smithies,
Today, I would like to share a icy blue card made with one of the Flappers from Flappers #1 Full Sheet.  I set the lovely lady on a background of icy blue papers.

Doesn't she warm your heart!!??  Check out the full post  on my blog, Dreaming and Creating for more photos and details.  Hope you have a great day!
Karen McAlpine

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

Princess Kitty

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!

I'm sharing a card today that uses the Princess photostamp by The Stampsmith. I had to crop the image, but kitty is perched on a pillow, just like a Princess! Isn't she cute?

It's hard to believe it's 2013 already...where did the past year go?  I hope you all have a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!  All the best!

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)
 

Christmas Wishes from a Beauty-

Hi Smithies!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Karen McAlpine at Dreaming and Creating.

Peace

Seasons Wishes from Lynne

Peace is from The Stampsmith's Christmas Greetings plate. 

Marilyn Monroe Christmas Swap Card

Hi Smithies!
I am down to the last two Christmas cards for the year.  I will share the other one tomorrow.  This is the card I made for The Stampsmith Design Team Christmas Card swap.  I used one of the images from the Marilyn Monroe full sheet.   I also made this card in reds here.

See my full post on Dreaming and Creating.


Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season!!

Karen McAlpine

Vintage Stampsmith Ornaments

  The big day is almost here! For the current challenge, I decided to try tree ornaments! Loved how these turned out! These were given as gifts, so after Christmas I am going to make more for myslelf and gifts for next year.
  For more photos of them individually and the backs, and details, come for a visit over at Scraps From a Broad. Still time to join in the Handmade Holidays Challenge!
  Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Debbie
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Coffee Gal Christmas Cheer

Hi Smithies,
Have a cup of cheer with Coffee Gal!  This is one of my favorite stamps and  I used her to make this fun Holiday card.

Doesn't this just warm your heart?  Hope it brings you a bit of cheer.
See the full post on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.
Karen McAlpine

Joyeux Noel

Hello Everyone
Recently I shared glass ornaments where I used the word joy from the Christmas Greetings Plate. Well, as there is such an abundance of words and sentiments I continued to make more glass ornaments to send as Christmas gifts to friends. This time I used the sentiment Joyeux Noel

The December challenge, A Handmade Holiday is now well underway so we would love to see your art entered at the challenge site (see link on sidebar).  There is a prize of $21 to spend at The Stampsmith on-line store so well worth entering.
Wishes
Lynne