Wood Block Wednesday Challenge

Hello Friends

Amy Tsuruta has her Woodblock Wednesday challenge up and running and I've been trying to join in each month as it gives me the opportunity to play with all my old wooden block stamps which don't get the love they deserve since clear stamps came about.

 

The wood block stamps I've used today are Inkadinkado (wine bottle/glass) and Impression Obsession 'Like Wine' sentiment.

 Prior to stamping, I sponged a bit of TH distress oxide ink in the corners of my white card stock panel.  Then after stamping, I did a bit of water coloring using Tombow markers, water & artist brush.  Nuvo Crystal Drops were used to a touch of dimension.

 I can't tell you how quick & easy this card was to create and I must say ... I'm truly thrilled that Amy has this challenge available because I had forgotten how many awesome stamps I have in my collection of wood block stamps and how much fun I had creating this card today!

Why not pop over and check out her blog and play along ... you know you have wood block stamps that need some love just like I do!  LOL

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day ahead!!

As always . . .

Can You Handle the Pressure - Twist - SNOW

  Hello Friends, thanks for stopping by today!

We have a new challenge starting today over on our new Can You Handle The Pressure Challenge Blog and the TWIST theme is ...

SNOW

Remember, the twist is optional but you MUST use an embossing folder on our projects to qualify for the prizes.  Heat embossing is also permitted but only in conjunction with an embossing folder.

 Here's what I've created to inspire you today.  

The embossing folder I've used today is a 3D textured impressions folder by Sizzix called 'Winter Snowflakes' (#662287).  Unfortunately the few places I've seen carried this folder now show it as Out of Stock.  (it is an older folder)

This cute deer image comes from the Too Much Fun company and was purchased through the Adventures in Stamping convention held here in Akron every April.   

 

 

I've used Tutti Designs scallop stitched square dies for the matting and the snowflakes are by Impression Obsession  (DIE100) ... also very old ... you might find it still out on EBay.  The icicles along the top were created using another old product ... a Martha Stewart punch.  I've used the TH ink left in a large dauber to add a touch of blue to my snowflakes & icicles.

Geesh ... guess it was a day to use up some of my OLD STUFF!  lol

Challenges to share in:

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #263 - Fill in the blank - Snow FLAKES
Krafty Chicks Challenge #752 - Masculine
Critter Crazy Challenge #94 - ATG with Featured Critter

I do hope you'll come check out our challenge blog and play along.

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by today,
I appreciate it more than you'll ever know!!

As always . . .

Lighthouses

 Hello Friends . . .

I hope you're staying safe (and warm). 

From the terrible FIRES in CA  ... the never before seen SNOW storms across the south to the sub-zero temperatures across the north, I can only conclude we have some how ****ed off Mother Nature.  With that being said, I think I'll just continue to hang out in my crafting cave lol!

I spotted a couple challenges over on Paper Playful so here's what I've created to hopefully inspire you today . . .

Card #1

 

 

Card #2

These two cards were created using products from a company called Stamp On It.  I have used a sheet of lighthouse images, glitter sheet and a Slimline Card Overlays panel.

 

I have had these products in my stash for several years.  They were purchased at an earlier Adventures in Stamping Convention that comes to Akron, OH every April.  I have several sheets of images and they are all just beautiful!!  They are based out of Wayland, MI (just FYI).

Challenges I'm sharing in are:

Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #455 - Sketch

Cardz 4 Guys Challenge #364 - Lighthouse
Shopping Our Stash #539 - Glitter Me Happy (glitter adhesive sheet)
Daisy Chain Challenge #92 - No Design Paper


Well the temps have come up to 12 degrees (heat wave lol) and it's nearly time to start dinner so I will say good bye for today and thanks for stopping by!  I hope you are having a creative week!

As always . . .

Peace on Earth Challenge #80

 

 Hello Friends and welcome back to my blog! 
SO happy you stopped by!

Today I have a card to share for the new challenge over on the PEACE ON EARTH CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE BLOG.  Of course the theme is Anything Christmas and we hope you'll come join in the fun! 

Here's a fun inspiration board we've created to help get you started ...

 

 If my husband wasn't such a 'traditional' holiday color decorator, I would do my tree in white & gold like this ... so rich looking!  But I also enjoy all the traditional color/decorating we both grew up with.

Here I've pulled out a few older dies to create with today ...

Memory Box 'Silverdale Branch' (#94306)

Penny Black 'Ornament Branch' (#51-481)

 

Sue Wilson 'Our House to Yours' (CEDME016)

'Diamond' Stickles

 

12 x 12 Glitter Paper from the Dollar Store

 

 I die cut the sentiment twice and adhered them together for depth.  A green tombow marker and a water brush were used to add a touch of color to the veins of the leaves.

 

 PLEASE be sure to pop over to THE BLOG and check out the amazing designs our design team has created for your inspiration.  What a group of talented ladies!!  Then come join in the fun!!  

 

As always ... thanks again for stopping by!