Sail Away Summer Mini Swap

Diana S

As promised, here is another one of my original summer mini swaps.  I used Sail Away, DSP and Heat Embossing.  Who knew I would like Choc. Chip, Marina Mist and Old Olive together? 

Summer Mini Swap

Susan S.

Isn't this striking?  Susan has used a multitude of mediums here.   Embossing Folder, Waterclothing, Desginer Paper, and Punches ; and heat embossing.  WOW!  Susan is my upline.  Great job Susan!!!

New to Sketch Challenges

Sketch 1

The card on the left was inspired by the sketch on the right.  I am new to this...but I think I like it...you?

2010 Convention Swap...Final

Here's are the end products of my lengthy convention proto-types.  Go back a few days and you'll see the original. 

Here are the supplies I used:
Stamps:  Artistic Etchings
Ink:  Basic Black & Cherry Cobbler (one of my new favs)
Card stock:  Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler and Sahara Sand
Designer Series Paper:  Newspaper Print
Punches:  Scallop, Small Scallop & Word
Ribbon:  Chantilly
Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Top Note Bigz Die

These combind my two favorite techniques: vintage & collage.


The sample on the left was sprayed with the new gold glitter mist.  All products are Stampin' Up.
 
Hope you enjoy!

Elements of Style Tiles

Found these on Lisa Crafty Place during a recent Blog Hop...aren't they lovely?!  I keep forgetting how easy it is to make coasters.  I need new ones so duh...perhaps I should get creating!  Hope you enjoy.

Sentimental Journey...One More Time!

I saved my favorite for the last.  This stamp set is one of my favorites.  It combines the two genres in paper crafting I love, vintage and travel.  If you know me, you know I will never be able to part with this stamp set.

I've asked how I achieved the red on the navy airplane and luggage.  I stamped the image in Night of Navy Ink, then used the Stampin' Write marker where I wanted the 'red' to show.  The blending of the navy and red produced this aged look.

The map was sponged along the edges with Real Red and then I used the Night of Navy stamp pad directly on the paper.  Then I stamped using Itty Bitty Background dots all over for added dimension.  (Sorry Barbara...I truly did not know Stampin' Up would be retiring Itty Bitty Background this year.  I am so sorry to see it go!)

Sentimental Journey #2

Here's another sample using Sentimental Journey.  This showcases the ink to paper technique as well as stampin' off to achieve varying shades using the same ink.  Again, all Stampin' Up products.

May Stamp Club Make 'n Take

Here is the Make 'n Take from yesterday's Stamp Club.  The Palm Tree is from Tropical Party Stamp Set.  Card stock is Chocolate Chip, Sahara Sand, and Old Olive.  We also used the new Textured Impressions Embossing Folder with the Big Shot.  This is a fun embossing folder to use...seems to actually change the texture of the card stock itself.  We sponged the color on the Whisper White card stock to give it a little something...something. A little linen thread, brads and a simple happy birthday and viola' a great little card.   Tropical Party and the embossing folder are in the Summer Mini catalog.  Contact me at dsarkins2@comcast.net if you do not have a copy and I'll be happy to slip one into the mail for you.

Using the Big Shot Outline

Look at this, Using the Top Note Big Shot dye outline.  Great way to use those reverse images.  I love that!

BoHo Scrapbook Page

I like this style of scrapbooking.  It's all about the pictures.  ..simply fun.

Distressing Tips

As most of you know, I love vintage and collage and I am so happy to see it coming back in style.  Here are a view tips to create your distressing effect.

The main idea is to make your card, scrapbook page or whatever you are working on to look old and worn...as if you just pulled it out of the attic or an old trunk. 

These ideas are not mine nor are they new but they are 'oldies but goodies'...okay, I couldn't resist!

• Tearing, ripping or sanding cardstock or paper
• Peel back cardstock, cardboard, or even coffe sleeve holders
• Use a distressing tool...or your fingernail, a bone folder or whatever is handy
• Sponging, edges and really everywhere and anywhere
• Choose a great stamp set that can bring out creativity...Elements of Style is a great choice (Summer Mini)
• Inking; several techniques, direct to paper (one of my newest favs) sponging, spritzing
• Layering so that different layers show through...like old wallpaper
• Old books, dictionaries, maps, sheet music anything to add interest...even old dress patterns

Even if you have never been a fan, give it a shot..let your imagination just flow...there is no wrong to vintage!

Awash Watercolor

Another Awash watercolor...

Awash watecolor pop-up card

Here's are some different angles of Tami's swap with Awash.

Dry Embossing

Directions

1. Secure a brass template to a light source with a small piece of tape (temporary)

2. Rub waxed paper on the back surface of the card stock so the stylus will glide more smoothly and to help prevent tears in the paper.

3. Place the paper or card stock face down over the template, positioning it so that you'll have the image where you want it.

4. using the stylus tool, press the paper through the open areas of the template to produce your raised image.

More metal artwork!

I found these two samples...we've got to play with metal!