Spring Colors

Hello All,

For today I am going to be playing along with Sketch Saturday, Watercooler Wednesday, Retro Rubber Challenge, and Stamp, Ink, Paper. I hope you enjoy this card as much as I enjoyed making it. Take a look! 

The background was created using celery and acrylic paint. Three years later it was dry😆, I washed it with white acrylic paint and Gathered Twigs Distress Oxide Ink.

Current Challenges:
Sketch Saturday: Week 562
Stamp, Ink, Paper Challenge: Challenge #198- Wings of Wonder
Watercooler Wednesday: WWC220 - All About Occasions 
Retro Rubber Challenge Blog: #110- Theme: Spring is Here 
Stamps: Backyard Basics by SU! 2014

 

Thank you so much for stopping by and do appreciate you taking time out of your busy day to spend time with me. I hope you all have a fantastic day and lots of good crafting vibes headed your way.

Back to School

Hello Everyone,

For today I will be playing along with Freshly Made Sketches, City Crafter Challenge and Stamp, Ink, Paper Challenge. The back to school theme is popular right now! So here is my card for today enjoy!

The back to school card was created with Freshly Made Sketches in mind. I thought the triangle shape would make an excellent compass. I also like the way it is layered on the card. 

The chalkboard background was created by applying white ink to a paper towel and spreading it horizontally. I wiped it again with a clean towel for the final result. 

Above: Visual texture is absolutely evident on the books.The apple provides texture with an embossed texture of a die cut I just didn't take the pieces off. Keeping them in provides lots of interest. Below/Left: I made these set of cards for the teachers tomorrow. After stamping the sentiment I stood back and thought, 'humm, that could be looked at few ways'. Hopefully, they perceived as words of encouragement. Bottom/Right: A detailed shot showing part of the set of cards.

Challenges Entered: 

Stamp, Ink, Paper Challenge: #113- Back to School

City Crafter Challenge Blog: Week 376- Back to School!

Freshly Made Sketches: FMS302

My kiddos are in bed awaiting tomorrow morning, the first day of school. Both are nervous and excited. As for me, it is bittersweet. It seems like yesterday when they were babies now my daughter is in middle school and my son in upper elementary. Time goes so quickly. 

Well, that should do it for me!! Thank you so much for stopping by and do appreciate you taking time out of your busy day to spend time with me. We will see you soon. Take care and happy stamping.

All the best, 
Shawna

Perfect Pastel

Hello Readers,

For today I am playing along with The Paper Players, Stamp/Ink/Paper, and Less is More. Here is my card for today, enjoy.

One focal image colored using The Paper Players and Less is More inspiration
The image was inspired by the SIP, one element

Added just a bit of detail by piercing the paper around the framed element

Colors are not traditional for a peacock but I didn't think it mattered
because they are so pretty it is almost magical 

Detail showing the spotlight techinque.
Notice the lack of color on the flowers.

Challenges Entered:
The Paper Players: PP294- Color Challenge
Stamp/Ink/Paper Challenge: #47- One Element Wonder
Less is More: #275- Color Challenge (Pastels)

    
Thank you so much for stopping by my little corner of the internet. I do hope you will join me again for another creation. Take care everyone and happy crafting.

All the best,
Shawna

Elegant Wedding

Hello Readers,

For today I am playing with Stamp, Ink, and Paper challenge.  Their theme this week is all about weddings. I don't create many wedding cards so I thought this would be a good opportunity to make one. Here is my card, enjoy!

Distressing the edges along with the faded script stamp brings
the design together. Simple and elegant.

Showcasing the dimension of the roses and its leaves.

Vellum Roses adds some softness to the design.

Challenges Entered:

Stamp, Ink, and Paper: SIP Challenge #41- Weddings

Like I said above, I really don't make wedding cards. The reason being I don't really attend too many wedding anymore. The last wedding I attended was for my neighbors daughter (beautiful affair). So if I am invited to a wedding in the future I will be armed with card in hand. Well that should do it for me. I want to thank you so much for joining me at TheGrandStampede and I do hope to see you soon. Until next time, take care.

All the best,

Shawna

Please Define

Hello Crafters,

For today I am playing along with multiple challenges.. All of them were so inspiring to create this card! I am playing along with Sunday Stamps, Freshly Made Sketches, SSS Wednesday Challenge Blog and Stamp,Ink,Paper.  I do hope you like my play on words.. Enjoy!

The word 'felt' is actually made from felt. I stamped onto the material then die cut the letters to make the word.

I don't know how this will translate into other languages. So I will explain the play on words.

Felt as in the soft material used for crafts (part of Stamp Ink Paper Challenge) also Felt is a past tense verb to mean feeling (ex. I felt bad that I forgot her birthday). These words play a bit with each other which I think is so much fun.

Above is a side view of the card. To the right is a close up of the Hardwood stamp from SU that was heat embossed. I couldn't get a good picture of it so I took a close up shot to show the detail..

Challenges Entered:

Stamp ink Paper: Challenge #37- Wood, Cork, Felt

Freshly Made Sketches: FMS226

Sunday Stamps: SSC121- Color Challenge

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Touchy Feely

    

I do need to stock up on belated birthday cards.. You would think I would be sending these things out on time but that is rarely the case... So belated birthday cards is a good card to have on hand. I just thought this play on words was so cute.

That is it for now.. My family just got back from ice skating and looking forward to hear how it went.. Thank you so much for stopping by I really do appreciate every visit. Until next time take care.

All the Best,
Shawna