Tag Archive for ‘July 2009’
Sand and Pebble Backgrounds; Putting it all together
Video Tutorial Part 3 – Stamp Images and Assemble Cards And now, we get to put it all together to make some gorgeous cards! Thanks Maria, for a great tutorial this week! Remember, folks, tomorrow is August 1 and marks the beginning of our celebrations for our one year anniversary. We have lots of exciting give [...]
More Trail Master prize goodies…
Prizes from Club Scrap, Stampscapes and The Stamping Studio arrived at Stamper’s Quest on Wednesday. Get your entry uploaded today!!! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stampersquestcontests/
Sand & Pebble Background Technique, Part 2, by Maria
Now that you have your supplies set out, follow along with Maria as she shows you step-by-step how to create these amazingly gorgeous backgrounds. You are sure to want to spend an afternoon making nothing but backgrounds. This technique is not only fun, but addicting. No two are alike! Let’s Get Started: Video Tutorial Part [...]
Deadline Extended for the Stamper’s Quest Search for our Trail Master Contest
For those of you who have been vacationing (or let the calendar get away from you), the editors at Stamper’s Quest have extended the entry deadline to Thursday, July 30, midnight (SQ time.) Not sure why you should enter? Well, FREE STUFF, of course! Plus there’s just the celebratory mood of a contest!! The more participants, [...]
“Sand and Pebble” Backgrounds Tutorial
Featuring The Stampsmith’s ”The Great Wall of China” Rubber Art Images By: Maria Loomis, Artistic Guide Finished card size: A2 Supplies: Stamps: The Great Wall of China Rubber Stamp Plate – Unmounted (The Stampsmith) Paper: 4 sheets of 8.5” x 11” Glossy White Cardstock. (Kromekote) Ink: Dye Ink Pad Re-Inkers (Ranger’s Adirondack) Pool Clover Mountain [...]
Koh-I-Noor Color Pencil Review
Koh-I-Noor Color Pencils By: Susan Wolf Caplan, Product Guru About 10 years ago I watched a video by a woman named Kristin Powers on using color pencils. That very afternoon I went out and purchased my first set of Prismacolor pencils and I have never looked back. I am hooked! I keep my pencils in [...]
Stampscapes Review by Maria
Today Maria does a quick review of her techniques. We hope you have enjoyed this week’s presentation.
More Stampscapes Videos with Maria
In today’s video, Maria shows you super cool extra effects. Share with us your creations using Maria’s techniques (and remember stamp credits!)
Maria’s Stampscapes Video #4
Without further ado, jump right into today’s video. Enjoy! Part #4:
July Sketch
July Sketch Card By: Regena The sketch card this month is so versatile and fun! Lines intersect to create visual division in the card, with circles and rectangles for added interest. Our Artistic Guides certainly enjoyed working with this sketch. The sketch is a great one to use scrap paper sitting in your stash! How about flowers? Chipboard? Ribbon? [...]
The Creative Journey Continues for the Adventurer
It is Not the Destination By: Bea Rosenleaf, Artistic Guide Finished Card Size: 6.5″ x 5″ Supplies: Stamps: Travel stamps (Clear Art Stamps) Quote (Inkadinkado) Flourishes (Autumn Leaves) Papers: White cardstock cut to 4.25″ x 5.5″ Black cardstock cut to 4.5″ x 5.75″ White pre-folded card 6.5″ x 5″ Inks: Adirondack dye inks: (Ranger) [...]
Around the World Postcard for the Discoverer
Around the World Postcard By: Jennifer Willis, Artistic Guide Finished card size: 4.25″ x 5.5″ Supplies: Stamps: Echoes des Voyages 35B Stamp Set (Echoes des Voyages) Card Frame (Alluring Impressions) Postcard Stamp (Unknown) Paper: Tea Stain Printed Paper (Fiber Scraps) White Card Stock (Unknown) Ink: Clear Resist Pad (Ranger) ColorBox Petal Point – Arboretum (Clearsnap) [...]
Around the World ATC Shrine
Around the World ATC Shrine By: Jennifer Willis, Artistic Guide Finished card size: 3.5″ x 5″ Supplies: Stamps: Echoes des Voyages 35B Stamp Set (Echoes des Voyages) World Diagram Stamp (Unknown) Compass Stamp (Unknown) Paper: World Maps Printed Paper (Design Originals) White Card Stock (Unknown) Ink: Black VersaFine Ink Pad (Tsukineko) Vintage Photo Ink Pad [...]
Enchanted Travel Splash
Enchanted Travel Splash By: Jennifer Willis, Artistic Guide Finished card size: 4.25″ x 5.5″ Supplies: Stamps: Echoes des Voyages 35B Stamp Set (Echoes des Voyages) Paper: Tea Stain Printed Paper (Fiber Scraps) White Card Stock (Unknown) Cream Card Stock (Unknown) Ink: Clear Resist Pad (Ranger) ColorBox Petal Point – Arboretum (Clearsnap) Embossing Ink (Personal Stamp [...]
Mystery Woman for the Inventor
Mystery Woman By Chris M. Herrmann, Artistic Guide Finished card size: 4.25″ x 5.5″ Supplies: Stamps: Woman (Hampton) Paper: 1 sheet glossy white card stock (Ranger) 1 white card 4.25″ x5.5″ 1 sheet black card stock (Bazzill) 1 sheet gold card stock (unknown) 1 sheet green card stock (Bazzill) Ink: Jet Black Archival ink pad [...]
Travel Cards for the Discoverer
Travel Cards By: Bea Rosenleaf, Artistic Guide Creating photo cards is one way of sharing your vacation photos with family and friends. Who doesn’t enjoy receiving a hand-made card, with a photo to boot? Making photo greeting cards is pretty easy. You can dress them down or dress them up, but always try to keep [...]
Greetings From Oz for the Adventurer
Greetings from Oz Card By: Chris M. Herrmann, Artistic Guide Finished Card: 4.25″ x 5.50″ Supplies: Stamps: House (Stamp-o-Rama) Tornado (Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers) Dorothy (All Night Media) Greetings (Emerald City) Paper: Ranger’s glossy white card stock, cut and folded into 4.25″ x 5.5″ card Inks: Nick Bantock collection – (Ranger) Chrome Yellow Sapmoss [...]
UTEE Adorned Mini Book for the Inventor
Utee Adorned Mini Book by: Melanie Smith, Artistic Guide Fnished size 5.5″ x 5.5″ Supplies: Stamps: B254B Briar (Rubbadubbadoo) B259D Diamond Block (Rubbadubbadoo) B253S Silver Birch (Rubbadubbadoo) A147L Love Script 2 (Rubbadubbadoo) SNS-TW:Stick ‘N Stamp Set – The World (Rubbadubbadoo) Papers: 2 of 5.5″ x 5.5″ matboard or cardboard 6-8 of 5.5 x 5.5″ black cardstock [...]
Travel Postcard for the Discoverer
Travel Postcard By: Chris M. Herrmann, Artistic Guide Finished card size: 3.75″ x 5″ Supplies: Stamps: Post card (River City) Script (Hero Arts) Lily Pad Postage Stamp (Another Stamp Company) Canceled postage lines (Stampa Rosa) Assorted postage marks (unknown) Paper: 1 piece matt card stock Ink: Sepia Ink Pad (Ranger Industries) Distress ink pads – (Ranger [...]
The World is Your Oyster for the Adventurer
The World is Your Oyster Card By: Melanie Smith, Artistic Guide Finished card size: 5.5″ x 4.5″ I love this card for a ‘going away’, ‘bon voyage’ or even a ‘moving away from home’, ‘goodluck’ type card. You could change the “enjoy” along the bottom to a “happy birthday” for a 21st or 18th birthday. [...]
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