Sweet Stamp Shop

Hello!

So, I have been trying to write this post for what seems like forever, and I finally got it up. I know some of you are aware that I have designed for Sweet Stamp Shop in the past, and I am happy to say I am a contributor for them again. This time around, I will be sharing projects here and there that uses newly released stamps. 

This months release was really good, and I created a couple cards using a set or two. Let me share...

I used the fun Bubble Alpha set for this bright card! I started by stamping, and clear embossing a few sequins stamps from the Craft Night set onto a piece of card stock. I then applied a generous amount of yellow ink with a sponge dauber, and ink blending tool.

I stamped the letters for hello onto white card stock, and colored them in an ombre fashion with Copic Markers. I cut each on out, and adhered them to my panel with foam. I then adhered the panel to a black card base.

The next set I used is the adorable, Peek-A-Boo Cats, and colored and cut out two of them. I added a gradient of ink onto a white card base, that had been masked using painters tape. Once I removed the tape, I adhered the cats.

To finish it, I added my sentiment, and a few clear sequins. Super simple, and full of fun! I hope you'll check out the latest stamps from Sweet Stamp Shop. If you are into planner stamps, they have a plethora of sets perfect for making even your most mundane tasks, fun!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope to share a couple more with you soon. I will be back tomorrow with a new Share Joy Challenge, so I hope you'll return then.

Share Joy Challenge #25

Hey there!

This weeks Share Joy Challenge has a really Spring-like color combination, that I thought I would try. 

I chose the adorable Balloon Buddies set, and coordinating dies, to create a little scene. I started by masking a portion of a white card base, and inking it with a couple of shades of Blue Distress Inks. I then flicked on some white paint, and allowed it to dry.

I die cut a circle from a piece of light blue card stock, and tied a bit of twine around the top, popping the whole piece up on the card front. I adhered my stamped, colored, and die cut dog, as well as a cluster of balloons, and a little black thread bow.

I hope to see what you do with this weeks challenge! There are so many possibilities! Just in case you aren't familiar with the details, I have added them below. Have a great day!

Challenge Format:

Each week we will be bring you two types of challenges that you can use separately or together to inspire your creativity. One of the challenges will always be a sketch. The other challenge will vary each week. It's up to you if you want to use just one of the challenge components or both together. New challenges will be posted each Thursday.

To enter the challenge, simply follow these instructions:

1. Create a new card or project using either or both components of the challenge posted above. Use of Taylored Expressions products is optional.
2. Post your project on your personal blog or online gallery. Please directly link to the Share Joy Challenge blog in your post. 
3. Add a direct link to your project using the InLinkz below by noon PST on March 2, 2015. 
4. Send or give your card to a friend, loved one, or someone who could use some joy! 
5. Leave a comment on this post telling us who you sent your card to and why. Don't forget this one!! We LOVE hearing from you!!

Prizes:

1. A winner will be chosen at random each week to receive a $15 Taylored Expressions Gift Certificate. Winning entries that use TE products will receive a $20 Taylored Expressions Gift Certificate.
2. Each month, we will award a Grand Prize to a TE Share Joy Challenge participant. The more you play throughout the month, the better your chance to win!
3. Weekly winners will be announced at the time of the new challenge launch each Thursday.

MFT Sketch #256

Hello friends!

I have a fun Christmas card to share today, based off of this weeks MFT Card Challenge sketch. I had to ink up the adorable moose, and his cluster of pillows from the Merry Christmoose set, and tried to mimic the sketch with the five feathers. Can you see it? Maybe a little? HAHA!

I started by creating masks of the moose, and the cluster of pillows. I then stamped my moose first, and covered him with the mask. I took a bit of Evergreen Bough, and applied a very light halo around him. I then stamped the pillows image over top of him. I masked those pillows, and stamped pillows on either side.

I colored the whole thing with Copic Markers, and then added a sentiment from the Santa's Elves stamp set.

Here is the sketch. I know, I took quite a few liberties with it. :0)

Thanks so much for joining me today! I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend. 

NEENAH CARDSTOCK, NEENAH HEAVYWEIGHT, CLASSIC CREST SOLAR WHITE 110 LB, 25 PK	VERSAFINE INK PAD, ONYX BLACK	Everygreen Bough Distress Ink, Ranger	My Favorite Things Merry Christmoose
My Favorite Things BB Santa's Elves	Various Copic Sketch Markers

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