Tag Archive for ‘rubber stamped projects’
Crafter’s Companion: Stephanie’s view
It’s Friday afternoon and the weather is perfect. Popcorn decides that today is the day for a round of golf! After his game of golf he’s off for another celebration. My he’s a busy bear! Finished card size: A2 (5.5″ x 4.25″) My grandfather golfed three times a week until he had a stroke at 92. [...]
Sunday International: Bea’s View
I received the ‘It’s a Boy’ stamp set from Sunday International. Well, actually, I must tell the truth. I originally received the Coffee Pots stamp set and swapped with Jennifer (Who by the way did a much better job with those coffee pots than I ever would have!). As I sat looking at these stamps [...]
Pennywise Art Blog Hop
Thanks for hopping along on our Pennywise Arts Community Blog Hop! If you happened to stumble upon us, the previous blog in the hop can be found here: PennyWise Arts. The next stop is My Crafts in the Attic, home of artist Rita Ann Plummer. There will be a fabulous prize drawing from blog hoppers that [...]
Holiday Splendor-Holiday Magnets
By Chris Herrmann, Artistic Artist Finished size: approximately 1.5″ x 2″ Supplies: Stamps: Inchies (Another Stamp Company) Paper: Scrap of white card stock large enough to cover back of sea glass Ink: Adirondack Brights Pigment Ink Pads (Ranger) Sail Boat Blue Clover Adirondack Earthtones Pigment Ink Pad (Ranger) Denim Other: Craft sheet (Ranger) Stickles Glitter Glue (Ranger) [...]
Holiday Blizzard Project – Peace Canvas with Photo Transfer
Peace Canvas Photo Transfer Mixed Media By: Stephanie Loomis, Artistic Guide Finished size: 12”x4” Supplies: Stamps: Peace (Ruth’s Rubber Stamps) Paper: Matte Photo paper (International Paper) Acetate (unknown) Ink: Black VersaMark (Tsukineko) Mustard Seed Distressed ink pad (Ranger) Other: 12”x4” canvas (Dick Blick) Gel Medium, semi-gloss or matte (Golden) Photo editing software (I use Adobe Photoshop [...]
Scenic Winners!!!
Seven amazing artists will move onto the NEXT round of the Trail Master contest. More than 230 of you voted, and these are the cards that topped the votes: Debbie Karyn Ken Kim Kris Mary Jane Sharon Artists who created these magnificent scenic cards win a prize from Kevin Nakagawa at Stampscapes!! The next round [...]
Black and White Tulips Matted Art for the Inventor
Black and White Tulips Matted Art Regena, Artistic Guide Finished size: 11″ x 14” Supplies: Stamps: Vase with Tulips (Inkadinkado) Paper Texture Cube (Stampendous) Tapestry (Great Impressions) Paper: 8.5″ x 11″ matte coated white cardstock (Marco’s Paper) 12″ x 12″ Black Glimmer cardstock (The Paper Company) Ink: Coal Black Ancient Page ink (Clearsnap) Other: 11″ [...]
A Tribute to Windmills for the Inventor
Windmills By: Shelly Newkirk, Artistic Guide Finished Card Size: 4.25″ x 5.5″ Supplies: Stamps: Border flourish (Magenta) Crackle (JudiKins) Old windmill ( B & J Art Stamps) Paper: 2 pieces white card stock (Georgia Pacific) Black text weight Ink: Jet Black Archival Ink (Ranger) Soot Black Distressed Ink (Ranger) Other: Sp0nge Water mister Layering rulers [...]
Girl on Log Card for the Adventurer
Girl on Log Card By: Michael A. Trent, Artistic Guide Finished card size: 6.5″ x 5″ Supplies: Stamps: Valentine Tilda (Magnolia) Log (Magnolia) Paper: White cardstock One sheet each of Pretty Posies, Green Thumb, Sunkissed, and Garden Rows paper (Aunt Gert’s Garden Set – S.E.I.) Ink: Jet Black Archival Ink (Ranger) Pink, Green, Red, Brown [...]
Summer Hat for the Discoverer
Summer Hat for the Discoverer By: Stephanie Loomis, Artistic Guide Finished card size: A2 (4.25″ x 5.5″) Supplies: Stamps: Elaine’s Hat (Stampland Chicago) Dream (The Stamping Studio) Paper: Sage Floral (Daisy D) Ivory Floral (Daisy D) Ivory Cardstock (unknown) A2 note card (made from a half sheet of 8.5 x 11″ cardstock) Ink: VersaMagic; Spanish [...]
Addicted to ATCs
By: Chris Herrmann, Artistic Guide Okay, now my secret is out. I am an ATC addict. Wow, now I feel much better! Seriously, I really looooove creating ATCs, so you can imagine my happiness when I discovered a fantastic book all about making them. The book is called Artist Trading Card Workshop by Bernie Berlin. [...]
Foam Board Jewelry for the Inventor
Foam Board Pendant and Earrings By: Bea Rosenleaf, Artistic Guide While playing with the Shaving Cream Technique, I wondered how it would work on foam core board. That’s the stuff you can buy at any hobby or craft store. It’s made with a styrofoam middle sandwiched by two pieces of cardstock. Here’s a description I [...]
Sweet Grass Stamps, Day 3
Today we continue on the trail exploring Barbara DiPrizio’s Sweet Grass stamps, headquartered in the unique little Montana town, Big Timber. After reading entries from William Clark’s journals (of the Lewis & Clark Expedition), a railroad official from St. Paul, Minnesota, named the town Big Timber. The entries he read about in the journals described [...]
Creativity from Chaos
The studio is clean and orderly. Yay! As promised, here’s the first project I made after finishing up the room. I found embellishments I forgot I had! And I finally dusted off the new Cricut Expressions my hubby bought for me a year ago and gave it a good work-out! This project was created for our local [...]
You’ve Got to Have Heart
Love is in the air and it’s time to pull out all the heart stamps and pink inks! February comes with a spark of hope that spring will indeed follow winter’s chill. The weather hasn’t changed yet, but spirits begin to change this month and perhaps the crocuses and daffodils will begin to raise their [...]
Distressed Flourish Card for the Adventurer
Distressed Flourish Card for the Adventurer By: Jennifer Willis, Artistic Guide Finished Card Size: 5″ x 5.5″ Supplies: Stamps: Artsy Victorian Stamp Set (Innovative Stamp Creations) Perfume Label from Christmas Past Set (Time to Stamp) Papers: Cardstock: White (Paper Goods) Cardstock: Cream (Unknown) Textured Cardstock – Ochre (Paper Goods) Inks: Pigment Cat’s Eye Queue: Rich [...]
Holiday Blizzard Project – Bea’s 12 Days of Christmas Banner
Calling all Cricuteers! Here’s a Christmas project using the Joys of Christmas cartridge and your Cricut Bug or Expressions die cutting machine. And for those of you who have not joined the army of Cricuteers, no worries. You can make this banner, too, with a few adjustments and using other items to represent the theme [...]
Holiday Blizzard Project – Michael’s Mail Art
Decorative Holiday Envelopes By: Michael A. Trent, Artistic Guide With all the joy and creativity going into making your own holiday cards, why not decorate the envelopes as well? It doesn’t have to be fancy or time consuming. With a few rubber stamps and some markers or colored pencils, you will put a smile on [...]
Holiday Blizzard Project – Melanie’s Desk Calendar
Desk Calender Sing it Loud, Sing it Strong… All Year Long By Melanie Smith, Artistic Guide This quick simple gift can be themed towards anyone. I think it would be effective made with an inspirational saying or picture of the grand kids. I have made this one for my Mum as she loves all that old [...]
Holiday Blizzard Project – Jennifer’s Vintage Cookbook
This special book really takes the cake for a creative and personal gift idea. Jennifer’s directions are so good that you’ll find yourself making multiples in a variety of themes for everyone on your list! Vintage Recipe Book By: Jennifer Willis, Artistic Guide Supplies: Stamps Little Chef (Crafty Secrets) Papers 2 Sheets Red Gingham, 12″x12″, [...]
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