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!

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Fabulous Marilyn

I have a fun Marilyn-inspired card to share with you today.  This fabulous photostamp of Marilyn, seated, is by The Stampsmith.  You can contact Estelle for more details on her movie star stamps.  I used some gorgeous Weekend Market patterned paper by Bo Bunny, added these stunning gold metallic paper flowers by Recollections and finished off the embellishing with some tulle to match her dress.

 Here's a close up of Marilyn.

I tucked white tulle around the edge of the half circle layer, although it was hard to capture in a photo. You might be able to see it a little better here.

It's nearly time for a new challenge over at The Stampsmith Challenge blog, but you still have time to get in on the current challenge for a chance to win a gift certificate from The Stampsmith Store, valued at $21.00!   I hope you decide to play along in the fun! 

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Funny Desk Art

I've created a funny bit of framed art...which I think my hubby has claimed for his desk at work.   The patterned papers are from a 6 1/2" paper pad by Kaiser Craft, called 'Vintage Timeless.'  They're lovely papers and I thought the vintage writing, pocket watches and postmarks would go well together on this piece.
 
I've been wanting to play with this photostamp of AE by The Stampsmith for some time now; I'm actually snickering to myself at how it turned out. How funny is Einstein in this pic?

I pondered for a while on what I thought he might be saying and I settled on this quote that I found by him. I chose a nice font (Gessele) and printed it off.

 

 In case you can't read the quote, it reads as follows:

"If A is a success in life 

then A equals x plus y plus z. 

Work is x, y is play; and 

z is keeping your mouth shut." 

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TSC33: Anything Goes Challenge

It's challenge time again over at The Stampsmith Challenge and we've made it super simple for you this time since you choose the theme! That's right, Anything Goes! The only thing we ask, in order to be eligible for the prize draw, is that you use at least one stamp by The Stampsmith in your project. Just have fun with it! :)

I chose to create a wall hanging for my project, although you're more than welcome to simply make a card, as well. I just had a craving for altering something!  lol   :)   My wall hanging is mounted onto a wood block that has a hollowed out area in the back for hanging.  I've always liked this image by The Stampsmith.   She looks like she's is deep thought about the past...treasured moments perhaps? 

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

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Butterfly Kisses for My Mutchkin

My little 'Mutchkin' had an accident today at daycare, so I made her this tonight to cheer her up. She fell off the play structure and bruised her tail bone quite nicely.   She's been sleeping ever since she got home at 5 pm and it's after midnight now.  Unfortunately, I imagine she's going to be sore for quite some time.  She loves it when I when I make her cards, especially when she's not feeling feel, so I thought I'd play around and make her a little bit of wall art this time for her bedroom. :)   It's mounted on a 12" x 12" piece of cardstock for now.   Little butterfly kisses from Mom for a speedy recovery.  :)

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.

Glittery patterned paper (Desert Blooms paper pad by Mindy Terasawa).  Buttons (Foof-a-la).  Flower (Prima),  Journalling Fairy Notecard (Nature Garden Collection by Prima). Hemp string for tying buttons together, Victorian lace and tonnes of Pink Pearls (Dollarama).

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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.

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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 from Cheery Lane.  They have the most intricate diecuts...I just love this one.   Lots of chocolate pearls finish off the embellishing.

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