Shadow Stamping

Happy Wednesday!

Today, I am super excited to be hosting the Mod Squad Challenge.

Any of you that know me well, know that I'm a lover of 'techniques', so my challenge 

is to create something using the 'Shadow Stamping' technique.

Supplies Used:  Gina K. Designs Stately Flowers 8, by Melanie Muenchinger, Gina K. Designs Pure Luxury White Cardstock (MY LAST PIECE - EEK!!!), Tim Holtz Distress Inks, Tattered Rose, Victorian Velvet, Foam Dots, Kaiser Craft Pearls, A Muse Cardstock (Mat), Perfect Papercrafting Mini Rulers (see sidebar for details)

For my card today, I've used Melanie Muenchinger's 'Stately Flowers 8', which can be found at 

Gina K. Designs. This set is gorgeous - I am totally in love with all of Melanie's flower sets, and her basket sets are amazing, too!  When I win the lottery, I shall own them all :)  This set was in my

mailbox this week - a gift from Melanie.  You should have seen my Post Office happy dance!

Thank you Melanie - you are so kind and generous!

If you have never shadow stamped, you will have fun with this.

Find a stamp that would look nice with a shadow.  Stamp it once in a darker color,

then stamp again, moving the image slightly, to create a shadow image.

If you are a visual learner, Gina has a great video on StampTV, showing this technique.

If you've ever been stumped on a monochromatic card challenge, this technique would be perfect!

Thanks for stopping by - hope that you will try this technique,

and play along with this challenge at the Mod Squad Challenge Blog!

Can't wait to see your creations!

Hugs & Blessings,

Patti J.

Blessings in measures of oodles...

Hi there, and Happy Saturday!  I'm here today with my Scraptownlady post, and have chosen to, again, highlight some of the amazing designer papers that are carried in Cheryl's store.

My first item is the above CAS Christmas card (as many of you have specifically requested CAS!).  I love this beautiful distressed 'enhancement' from Authentique, and it made such a pretty focal image against the matching designer paper.  Hope you like it!  Two sheets of paper, and a few pop dots later, voila!

Lid, complete with Petaloo Flowers

Next up is the above Blessings box.  I have been hoarding this empty oatmeal container for eons and decided this was the right time to alter it.  Again, a very easy project.  I wrapped the container with the designer paper, used cut outs from the 'enhancement' sheet, added a die cut and a few flowers on the lid, and I have a wonderful container to hold all of my blessings.


Just for the record, I am, indeed, blessed in measures of oodles!

Thanks for stopping by today,

Patti J.

Designer Tip:  When you don't have time to color, stamp, or fussy cut, go to your best and easiest resource - Designer Papers and matching elements!

Scraptownlady Supplies:
Authentique 'Traditions' Elements
Authentique 'Medley' (Traditions) Designer Paper
Authentique 'Seasons' Enhancements
Authentique 'Autumn Two' (seasons) Designer Paper
EZ Runner Two Sided Tape
Foam Dimensionals
Scor Tape
Petaloo Flowers
Cheery Lynn Die - Fall Leaf Doily Angelwing (set of 2)
Cheery Lynn Die - Large Leaves 1

Other Supplies:
Empty Oatmeal Container

Peace on Earth...

Happy Saturday!  I'm here today to share a creation for Scraptownlady.  I totally {{{puffy heart}}} Christmas, so when this darling angel came to live with me, I was so excited!

As you can see, quite a few dimensional foam pieces were added, as this just needed to feel angelic!  There is very little stamping on this creation - it's made mostly with Scraptownlady's beautiful and endless supply of pretty designer papers and stickers!  Be sure to check out all of the Christmas papers!  It's like paper heaven :)

Thanks for stopping by today - hope you'll check out the Scraptownlady store, and blog!

Happy creating,
Patti J.

Designer's Tip:  It's fun to create your shapes with patterned papers.  Step out of the box a bit - clouds don't have to be blue or white, trees can be polka dots, you get the picture!!!

Scraptownlady Supplies:
Melissa Frances/Hampton Arts - Pearl - Angelic Tidings Cling Stamp
Authentique - Traditions Elements (stickers)
Authentique - Peaceful 'Chill' Collection (clouds)
Impression Obsession DIE068-A (clouds)
Tim Holtz Rusty Hinge Distress Ink
Scrapbook Adhesives 3-D Foam Squares
Scrapbook Adhesives EZ Runner Adhesive

Other Supplies:
Amuse Cardstock (base)
Memento Ink
Copic Markers

Clean and Simple Window Fun

Good morning, and welcome to the weekend.  It's Saturday, so it's my day to post at the Scraptownlady Blog.  I've had so many folks drop me a message saying how much they like seeing some simpler creations using these beautiful products, so I tried another clean and simple card for you today. This card uses one stamp set, 2 sheets of designer paper, some ink, a scrap of ribbon, and adhesive.  Yep, that's all!

This is the card front, complete with a huge OOPS!  Do you see it?  As I was adhering my focal panel with ScorTape, I realized I had not distressed the panel edges.  I tried to grab it before it stuck, but it was not to be.  So, enjoy this crooked creation :)

This is the inside top of the card.  I like to keep the entire bottom free, when writing my Chemo Buddies, or Senior Buddies. This card will go to my Senior Buddy, so I need to write a lengthy note!

Using the beautiful patterned papers, I sponged some ink, and stamped the Flourishes images directly onto a scrap, just large enough to fit behind the Grand Madison Window Die.  The window was die cut, also from the patterned paper!  It was sponged to distress it a bit, and adhered with dimensional foam for some added delight. 

Put everything together with some pretty ribbon, and TA-DA!  Clean, simple, and a bit of Window Fun!

I have a new box of Scraptownlady fall themed yumminess on the way, so be watching for some brand new items next week!

DID YOU KNOW.....Scraptownlady has started offering a 20% discount EVERYDAY?  On EVERY order?  And she still calculates shipping based on her actual cost (including cost of box for 12 x 12 items). Where else can you get low, low shipping AND 20% discount?

Thanks for stopping by!

Patti J.


Designer Tip:  When I receive a handmade card, I love when it has dimension - popped up items, wiggly things, soft and fluffy ribbons, etc., so next time you are creating, be sure to add something fun.  Whoever finds your card in their mailbox will not be able to resist touching and feeling all the goodness!

Scraptownlady Supplies:
Poppy Stamps Grand Madison Window
Flourishes Sweet Days of Summer Clear Stamps
My Mind's Eye Lost & Found 3 'Oliver White Floral'
My Mind's Eye Lost & Found 2 'Oliver Yellow Floral'
ScorTape 1/4"
3-D Foam Squares
May Arts C'est Joli! Ruban Variation 3/8" Blue/Brown
Tim Holtz Distress Ink 'Tumbled Glass'
Tim Holtz Distress Ink 'Rusty Hinge'
Tim Holtz Distress Ink 'Dried Marigold'

Other Supplies:
Perfect Layers Rulers (see sidebar for details)

Today it is all about YOU!

Hi there!

I needed a really quick card today for this special post, 
announcing my blog candy winner!

Supplies:  Sherri Baldy 'Besties' Digital Image

SRM Stickers, Fancy Stickers Sentiments Collection (#55001 Birthday).

Scrap of dotted DP
Baker's Twine (Really Reasonable Ribbon)

Spellbinder's Die
Spellbinder's Premium Craft Foil
Colored with Copic Markers
Zig Pen 'doodles'
Perfect Layers Rulers (see sidebar for details)

I'll be entering this in the Besties Challenge #19 "Add something metal or metallic"

And now - the moment you've been waiting for!

The winner is.......

NJ Stamping Queen

CONGRATULATIONS to NJ Stamping Queen!!!

Please email me at:  mamagilliam at gmail dot com so that I can get your information passed along to Cheryl, at Scraptownlady!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Smiles,

Patti J.

OWH Memorial Day Weekend Bloghop

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  I am excited to be a part of this blog hop, along with many talented individuals and wonderful companies.  What a great way to show support for our heroes!  As you are enjoying your long weekend, please remember the sacrifices that these folks make each day so that we may enjoy our freedom.

When you are ready to move on, just click on the photo above - it will take you back to OWH, and the full list of participants!

Today, I used sketch #150 from the Operation Write Home Sketch Library for my inspiration.

 

And here is my card:

(Supply List Below)

Enjoy the rest of the hop, my friends!

There is SO much inspiration here, and so much love and support for our military.

(Leave comment to be eligible for blog candy...
See yesterday's post for candy info!)

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

Patti J.

SUPPLY LIST:

(I couldn't resist playing with more goodness from Scraptownlady!)

Authentique 6 x 6 "Cherish" Collection

Impression Obsession "Hydrangea Set" (Sentiment)

Impression Obsession Tree Die

Impression Obsession Hydrangea Die (Flowers on tree)

Impression Obsession "Solid Tree" Stamp Set

KaiserCraft Pearls "Chino"

Micro Glue Dots

Martha Stewart Glue Pen

Scor-Tape

Spellbinder's Nestability "Sm. Ovals"

Kraft Cardstock

Versafine Brown Ink

Just Because...

Hi there!  

Today, while looking at Pam Sparks' beautiful creation, she mentioned the challenge at Tilda's Town.  It's been a while since I had time to join in a challenge.  I was excited to use my one and only Magnolia stamp, when I noticed that challenge #13 was "Shabby Chic".  EEKS!!!  Sorry, but I so, so, SO suck at Shabby Chic!  Hmmm....decided to do it anyway - no laughter allowed... (am also going to enter this in the Greetings Challenge at the Outlawz, which is 'Anything Goes').

Bazzill CS, Kraft CS, My Mind's Eye DP's, My Favorite Things Flourish Die, Kitchen knife for distressing, Scraps from my 'bling' stash, Magnolia Princess Tilda, Dimensional Foam, Sentiment from Hero Arts.

I'm still on the fence here - not sure that I like this, but it's got some shabby and it's got some chic, so it's being linked up.  Worth a shot, right? Lol...probably a D- but anything above an F is passing, right?

On a serious note, there are three families out there dealing with some incredible losses this week. 

Three more fellow service people of our son-in-law's were killed this week.  

Please keep these service people, and their families in your thoughts, and prayers.

Hugs & blessings,

Patti J.

What If Wednesday Sketch Challenge

So here we are...another Wednesday!

Time for a new What If Wednesday Sketch Challenge at Repeat Impressions.

Wendy's Amazing Sketch:

My card:

Repeat Impressions Series 9200 Image, Bazzill Basics CS, Copic Markers, Scrap of green zig zag trip, Kaiser Craft Pearls, wet and dry adhesive, dimensional squares.

Rather than do pennants, I stamped the image a couple of extra times, and fussy cut three of the flowers. Some Kaiser Craft pearls finished off my border.  I used one of the new images from the 9200 series, and colored it with Copic Markers.  The 'corners' on all of my pieces were done with a small square punch, that I barely caught the edge of the CS with.  The nice even mats were done, once again with my Perfect Layers Tools.  The image is popped up on dimensional foam. I also split the butterfly wings, and popped one up a bit higher than the other for some dimension.

We would love to see your take on this fun sketch!  When you have your card finished, just head over to the RI blog, The House That Stamps Built, and link it up...you could be the lucky winner!  Full details on the blog!

Now, my fellow Rockstars have been hard at work, and have some beautiful and fun creations to share! Check out what they have been working on, using this sketch:

Cheri     Dawn     Joy     Karen     Kecia     Lynette     Makiko

Have a good day!

Patti J.

Under The Sea...

Welcome to another Repeat Impressions' Stamp of the Week Monday!

Today's post features "Under the Sea" (2423-W).

Sigh...no matter how hard I tried, I could not capture the pretty colors in this card.

The image was colored with Copic Markers, and then a few Frosted Lace Stickles were dotted on the 'bubbles', and a few extra bubbles added.  Using an oval Spellbinder, I cut a frame for the image on the card front. I then used the outside of the Spellbinder, and drew an oval onto the card front panel.  I cut it out with my scissors, and adhered it to the front of the card using dimensional squares.

Added some bling, and voila - pretty quick card!

This stamp can be yours this week for 50% off, IF you are a RI reader! Check out the RI blog, The House That Stamps Built for all of the details!

Be sure to stop by and see what my fellow Rockstars have created using this fun image!

Cheri     Karen     Makiko

I'll be back tomorrow with another Timeless Tuesday Creation!

Until then...

Hugs and smiles galore - Patti J.

Happy Birthday Raccoon

Good morning!

Hope this finds you all well!
It's a new Designer's Choice Challenge today, at Repeat Impressions!

Today's challenge, from Makiko, is to use an outdoor/wildlife theme.
I chose to use the Racoon and some wild violets.

Repeat Impressions 4219-W Racoon,  1706-W Wild Violets, Marianne Tree Dies, Perfect Layers Tools, Simple Stories DP, Bazzill CS, White CS, Dimensional Squares, Copic Markers, Post it Note, Button from stash, Baker's Twine from Really Reasonable Ribbon

The main image, Racoon (#4219-J), was stamped in the middle of the panel, and stamped again on a post-it note, which I cut out, creating a mask.  I applied the masked racoon directly over the stamped image, and stamped Wild Violets (#1706-I) on the left and right of the racoon.  I removed the mask and colored the scene with Copic Markers.  The sky and grass were created by stippling on blue and green distress inks.

The card base is 6 x 6 Bazzill Basics, topped with a 5.75 x 5.75 piece of Simple Stories DP.  

Two trees were cut from green scraps using my Marianne Tree Die, and adhered to the DP.  

The main focal image was matted in green, then a scrap of brown Amuse CS, 

and adhered with dimensional foam.  

The sentiment is from the Simple Stories DP pad, the button is from my stash, and the Baker's 

Twine is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  

All of my wonderfully straight borders were cut using a craft knife and my Perfect Layers Tools.  You can use any rotary cutter or craft knife with Perfect Layers Tools, and you can watch a video tutorial on their website!

Thanks for stopping by today!  

Hope you'll stop by my fellow Rockstar's blogs to see what they have created using Makiko's challenge!

Cheri     Dawn     Joy     Karen     Kecia     Lynette     Makiko

Full challenge details can be found on the RI blog, The House That Stamps Built.

Have a great week!

Patti J.