TheGrandStampede: The Challenge

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Saturday, October 8, 2016

Challenge Poppies

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today I have the privilege to be the guest designer at The Challenge. Before I get to the challenge I would like to share my card, enjoy!

Keeping it simple by leaving a lot of white space
and keeping the sentiment simple.
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Heat embossed using glitter gold powder. I think it looks so nice with
the deep red of the poppies.

Detail showing the same embossed images and their differences between

them with and without light.

Every Friday I volunteer at my children's school. Today was like any other until a little girl walked through the door. My eyes almost bulged out of my head when I saw what she was wearing! To my surprise she was adorned with acid washed jeggings! Yes friends apparently they are back in full force. The only difference is you can't peg them. Ha! Remember pegging.. Or should I leave that in the 80's where it probably belongs..

Well thank you so much to The Challenge for letting me Guest Design with them this week. I also want to thank you for taking time out of your busy life to visit me. I am always touched by your visits. I will be back with more from TheGrandStampede. So until next take care and happy stamping.

Friday, September 30, 2016

Shaker Snowman

Hello Readers,

For today I am going to be playing along with The Paper Players and The Challenge. Both challenges were so inspiring that I thought I would throw my hat in the ring. Here is my card for today, enjoy!

Our bow stops and the sentiment takes over. A lovely snowy card.

Using black for the background seems to be a good choice
allowing the snowglobe to pop.

Left/Above: A detail shot of our little snowman and its shaker elements, some glittery snowflakes to add some sparkle and notice the silver buttons on our snowman. Too cute. Right/Below: This detail shows the shaker panel. The scene was colored using a combination of Mexpy alcohol markers and Prismacolor pencils. I also like how the sentiment completes candy cane ribbon line.

Challenges Entered:

The Paper Players: PP314- Sketch Challenge

The Challenge: #34- Christmas Inspiration Challenge

I know we all lead hectic lives so I would like to thank you so much for stopping by my little corner of the internet. We will see you soon! Until then, take care and happy stamping!!

All the best,
Shawna

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Rainbow Mosaic

Hello again!

For today I am playing along with The Challenge and Retro Sketches. You are being forewarned that this card is VERY colorful! Sunglasses may be advised. Here is my card for today, enjoy!

Colored the mosaic using water based markers. The stamp is a
retired SU stamp. It made a perfect mask for the rainbow to peak through the
sentiment.

Different shades of each color make for a beautiful stained glass look.

Detail showing the sentiment.

Challenges Entered:
The Challenge: #69- Heart Rainbow Inspiration
Retro Sketches: rs#211

The photo inspiration from The Challenge reminded me a mosaic; even though I know full well it is a quilt pattern. I think it is the contrast of color that make the heart.. Not sure but rainbow mosaic got stuck in my head! I had just the stamp to do the job. It is from DRS Designs here is a link to the stamp. Color everywhere!! Perfect for Spring.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I really to appreciate each visit! If you feel like leaving me a comment that would be great. If not, no worries! I am just glad you stopped by for a bit of eye candy. Take care everyone and we will see you soon.

All the best,
Shawna