Holiday Splendor – Holiday Greetings Card

by: Christine Candora-Hickey, Artistic Guide
Finished card measures 4.5″ x 5.5″ 
Supplies:
Stamps:
Holly Branch (Magenta)
Holiday Greetings sentiment (Stampin’ Up!)
Ink:
Embossing ink (Ranger)
Memories Black permanent ink (Tsukineko)
Paper:
Forest Green cardstock (Bazzil)
Cream cardstock (Paper Source)
Mustard cardstock (Stampin’ Up!)
Other:
Prismacolor markers
Holiday striped ribbon (MayArts)
Chipboard buckle (Close to My Heart)
Gold embossing powder (Stampin’ Up!)
FabriTac glue
Gold leaf pen (Krylon)
UHU gluestick
Heat tool
Paper trimmer (Fiskars)
Directions:

Stamp the holly branch [...]

Holiday Splendor:December 25th Gift Topper

 
 
December 25th Gift Topper
by: Christine Candora-Hickey, Artistic Guide
One of my favorite ways to wrap presents is in a plain brown paper bag.  It’s a great way to recycle and gives a very understated look to something special.  Sometimes I will use a wheel to stamp a design all over the bag, but more often than [...]

Stampscapes, Day 2

 
Do you love the look of scenic landscapes, but hesitate trying to create them because they appear so complicated?  Well, guess what? They aren’t that difficult!!!  Kevin Nakagawa, the creator of Stampscape stamps can help you learn how to create those gorgeous scenic landscapes. Check out all the fantastic tutorials on his Stampscapes website. There’s a tutorial [...]

Multi Layered Masterboard – Part 2

By: Christine Candora-Hickey, Artistic Guide

Now it is time for some multiplication.  No, I’m not really going to make you put down your stamps and do math.  What fun would that be?  Instead I’m going to show you how simple it is to get 3 more sheets of designer paper from our original masterboard that we [...]

Multi Layered Masterboard, Part I

 
 
By: Christine Candora-Hickey, Artistic Guide
I have often been intrigued by the concept first introduced in Stamper’s Sampler called “Masterboard.”  Essentially, it involves creating your own background paper to be used “as is” or cut up into smaller pieces.  You are encouraged to keep your original and copy it for use over and over.
I liked the concept. [...]

Autumn Traditions Card for the Discoverer

By: Christine Candora-Hickey, Artistic Guide
Finished Card Size: 5.5″ x 4.25″
Supplies:
Stamps:
Leaf Square (Rubber Stamps of America)
Tradition Definition (Seaside Stampin’ Ink)
Paper:
Eggplant cardstock (Stampin’ Up!)
Blue Stardream cardstock (Paper Source)
Grey cardstock (unknown)
Black cardstock (Stampin’ Up!)
Ink:
Platinum Planet Brilliance pigment ink (Tsukineko)
Perfect Medium (Ranger)
Other:
Jewel Set, Perfect Pearls (Ranger)
Gemstone brads (Stampin’ Up!)
Skeleton leaf (Stampin’ Up!)
1/8″ hole punch
Paper trimmer (Fiskars)
Paper crimper
Trio adhesive (JudiKins)
Silver [...]

Thanksgiving Place Setting Holder for the Inventor

By: Christine Candora-Hickey, Artistic Guide
Finished piece mesasures 4″ tall x 3.25″ diameter 
I am always looking for new ways to dress up the Thanksgiving table and so I came up with this project.  The container itself is a recycled sticker spool – ask your local stamp or scrapbook store to save them for you!  Quick enough [...]

Gratitude Card for the Adventurer

By: Christine Candora-Hickey, Artistic Guide
Finished card size: 4.5″ x 6.5″
Supplies:
Stamps:
Pumpkin Patch (Great Impressions)
Time of Gratitude (Hero Arts)
Words: family, celebrate, thanks, together (Stampin’ Up!)
Paper:
Speckled cream cardstock (Stampin’ Up!)
Mustard cardstock (Bazzill)
Rust cardstock (Paper Source)
Tan cardstock (unknown)
Chocolate mulberry paper (PSX)
Ink:
Black Memories permanent ink pad (Stewart Superior)
Coffee Archival ink pad (Ranger)
Garden Green dye ink pad (Close to My Heart)
Other:
Sweet Apricot Radiant Pearls [...]

Holiday Blizzard Project – Snowman Canvas Ornament

Snowman Canvas Ornament
By: Christine Candora-Hickey, Artistic Guide
Finished canvas measures 4″ x 4″
 
Supplies:
Stamps
Distressed Snowman (Stampers Anonymous)
Snowflake (Bartholomew’s Ink)
Paper
While mulberry paper (unknown)
Sparkle white cardstock (Stampin’ Up!)
Ink
Denim Adirondack dye ink pad (Ranger)
Moonlight White Brilliance pigment ink pad (Tsukineko)
Other
4″ x 4″ canvas, primed (Winsor & Newton)
Pearl White acrylic paint (Lumiere)
Titanium White acrylic paint (Golden)
Blueberry Bliss Radiant Pearls (Angelwings Enterprises)
Regular [...]

Holiday Blizzard Project – Starry Wine Tote

Starry Wine Tote
By: Christine Candora-Hickey, Artistic Guide
This wine tote makes for the perfect presentation of a fine bottle of wine.  What a great way to bring a bottle as a gift for the host of all your holiday parties.
Supplies:
Stamps:
Christmas Greetings Star (Zimprints)
Outline Star (Hero Arts)
Paper:
White speckled cardstock (Stampin’ Up!)
White mulberry paper (handmade, manufacturer unknown)
Brushed gold [...]

Trail’s End for Piddix Feature

We are at our last day featuring the lovely artwork of our Artistic Guides using the Piddix collage images. 
Make sure you check out the Piddix store for all the beautiful collage sheets. Everything under the sun is offered!  And don’t forget, your 25% off coupon expires tonight at midnight!  Just type in “stampers” when checking [...]

Stamper’s Quest in the News

Stamp Credits: The Angel Company and G&G Designs
As if there isn’t enough to celebrate this month, two of the Stamper’s Quest design team are published in the print world as well!
Artistic Guide, Christine Candora-Hickey is published on page 52 of the September/October 2009 edition of Cloth, Paper, Scissors magazine. Cloth, Paper, Scissors is a well-respected [...]

Ebony and Ivory Card for the Discoverer

By: Christine Candora-Hickey, Artistic Guide
Finished card size: 8.5″ x 5.5″ 
Supplies:
Stamps:
Mixed Bouquet stamp set (Stampin’ Up!)
Printer’s Alphabet, uppercase and lowercase (Hero Arts)
Paper:
Black cardstock (Stampin’ Up!)
White cardstock (Stampin’ Up!)
Black & white polka dot paper (Black Market Paper Society)
Handmade black mulberry paper
Ink:
Petal Point – Essential Shades pigment ink option pads (ColorBox)
Blanco dye ink pad (StampaRosa)
Memories black dye ink [...]

Tote Bag Charm and Gift Box for the Inventor

You are going to LOVE this project!

By: Christine Candora-Hickey, Artistic Guide
Box – Finished size: 2″ x 1.5″
Charm – Finished size: 2″ x 1″
This tote bag charm is a great piece of art-on-the-go.  Attach it to your tote bag or purse for a little something to lift you up during the day.  Make a matching gift [...]

You’re Remarkable Card for the Adventurer

By: Christine Candora-Hickey, Artistic Guide
Finished card size: 6″ x 6″ 
Supplies:
Stamps:
Middle Eastern Tile (Stampin’ Up!)
Remarkable Definition (Stampin’ Up!)
Collage Diva (The Moon Rose)
Paper:
Black distressed scrapbook paper (Basic Grey)
Black and white patterned paper (Black Market Paper Society)
Black cardstock (Stampin’ Up!)
White shimmer cardstock (Stampin’ Up!)
Ink:
Memories black dye ink pad (Stewart Superior)
Embossing ink (Ranger)
India Ink (Pro Art)
Other:
Black detail embossing powder [...]

Rubbadubbadoo Day 2

Today is day 2 of our feature for Rubbadubbado stamp company. With over 3,000 designs to choose from, how can you not find something to inspire your creativity?
And, Rubbadubbadoo is an “Angel company.”  Tania explains:

We are happy for people to use our designs to make cards and sell them (ie: we are an Angel company).  [...]

Mix Your Media!

Hello Stampers!  It’s me, Christine, with my very first blog post on Stamper’s Quest.  Actually, it’s my very first blog post EVER!  I’m here today to give you some advice.  Health is a big topic in the media these days with headlines like “Take Your Vitamins” and “Eat Your Cheerios.”  Think of it as a prescription [...]

Not-Your-Average Gift Box for the Inventor

Not-Your-Average Gift Box & Card
By: Christine Candora-Hickey, Artistic Guide

Finished card size:  2″ wide x  4.5″ long x 1″ high

A special gift deserves a special presentation!  This is the perfect house for handmade jewelry or candies.  It’s a box and card all rolled into one – a gift in itself!
Supplies:
Stamps:          
All stamps Raindrops on Roses
Paper:            
Glossy cardstock (Paper [...]

New Beginning for the Discoverer

A New Beginning
By: Christine Candora-Hickey, Artistic Guide

Finished card size:  4.25″ x 5.5″

Using non-traditional and unexpected materials as your embellishments can add great impact to a simple card.  This wedding card uses a metal tag as the focal point and very few embellishments otherwise, while creating a sense of elegance.
 Supplies:
Stamps: (All Stampin’ Up!)
Love stamp
Flower stamp
Flower and [...]

Happy 55 for the Adventurer

Happy 55th Birthday!
By: Christine Candora-Hickey, Artistic Guide

Finished card size:  4.25″ x 5.5″

A co-worker recently had her 55th birthday and I wanted to surprise her with a card to celebrate the day.  She didn’t want a big “to-do” for her birthday, so I made this card that got the point across without having it literally say [...]