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~

Lovely Ladies Part Two

Hi Smithies!

Today's post is a continuation of my Belinda's Beauties projects.  I made two more cards from the samples  in my previous post.  I went all pink and girly with my cards!  Ohh.  I just can't get out of my girly girl mood.  

Here are the samples I made (in case you forgot what they looked like).  

And, here are the cards.

More info on my blog, Dreaming and Creating!  Hope you have enjoyed  the uber girlyness here with The Stampsmith. 

Have a great day!!

Karen McAlpine

Belinda's Beauties in Blue

Hi Smithies,

I have been experimenting with cardstock and ink colors.  I used the stamp set Belinda's Friends.  Here are some of the results

Today's card is made with the bottom left sample.  I will share all the others with you over the next week or so.   Here is how the Blue Beauty turned out.

For a list of ink and card stock colors, hop on over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Hope you have a great weekend.  

Karen McAlpine

Grace and Poise

Hello

Won't You Be My Honey is one of those plates that I am sure gets overlooked, with interest focused on the Flappers or stamps such as Serena and Ophelia. It is well worth a browse of The Stampsmith store to view the wide range of stamps available. This is really a beautiful stamp and is actually the first time I have worked with it, altering a canvas (further details at my Blog, Adorn).

Remember that the Flip 'n' Fold challenge is underway over at The Stampsmith Challenge Blog.

Wishes

Lynne

Sunday Evening Tea with Embossed Background

Hi Smithies!
I have another of my Sunday Evening Tea projects to share today.  This one is all pink and yummy with a scrumptious dry embossed background.   The image is stamped with Vintage Sepia VersaFine ink.

Check out a few more pics over on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Happy Friday!  And, I hope you have a great weekend!
Karen McAlpine

The Sweetest Face

For March, The Stampsmith Challenge has set the challenge of Flip 'n' Fold.

I selected this sweet stamp from Thank Heaven For Little Girls #2, a really delightful plate of stamps that suits many occasions, even Christmas. I also used the double postal cancellation marks from the Paris plate and inside (see my Blog) a beautiful quote.

We look forward to seeing your Flip 'n' Fold artwork. As always there is a Prize Draw so it is well worth entering your artwork. Please do remember to include at least one Stampsmith stamp.

Wishes

Lynne

For more photographs and information on this card please visit my personal Blog, Adorn.

TSC28: Flip 'n' Fold Challenge

We thought we'd try something different over at The Stampsmith Challenge this month, so we're challenging you to Flip 'n' Fold to create a project of your choice. Use at least one stamp by The Stampsmith and get your name into the draw for a free sheet of rubber from Estelle!

For my project, I decided to create a Corner Bookmark using the Beautiful, Ophelia by The Stampsmith. Ophelia comes in lots of different sizes, that you can find here. I used the mini size, which measures 1 1/4 in. wide x 1 3/4 in. You can find a great little tutorial by Beate on SCS to show you the folds and measurements. Once you have your main bookmark base ready, you can embellish it as you like. I used a fleur-de-lis border punch on the bottom, above it I used part of a Spellbinders Piercerabilities to do the piercing and I free handed the piercing along the top of the ivory layer of the bookmark. Used another scalloped border for underneath the patterned paper and finished it off with some grosgrain ribbon.

Below, is the outside cover of the above book. I like the picture on the cover and thought it went well with my bookmark for a photo. Unfortunately, my French is pretty rusty, so I have no idea what the book is about. I just hope the words on the pages above are nothing I should be embarrassed about! lol :)

I hope you decide to play along in the fun. Please pop on over to The Stampsmith Challenge blog to see what fun folds the other gals on the Design Team came up with.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Flip 'N Fold - Concertina or Accordion Fold Card

Hey everyone! Hope you are getting your Stampsmith stamps inky! This is a fabulous challenge! I'm hooked on folds. This one is called Concertina or Accordion fold.

More photos and what I did on my blog Scraps From A Broad. Get inky!

Debbie
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Flip and Fold Challenge

Hi Smithies!
Happy March!!  And, as it is the first of the month, that means a new Stampsmith Challenge.  This month Valerie Challenges us to make a project with interesting Flips and Folds.  For my Design Team project I made a Side Step folded card.  The stamp set I used is called "It's a Dog's  Life"  from The Stampsmith.  

I hope you will take the Challenge and share your Flip and Fold project!!   Have a great day!
Karen McAlpine