What If? With Repeat Impressions

It is time for another sketch challenge at The House That Stamps Built.  Check out this fun sketch Wendy came up with.

Here is my take on the sketch.

 

I used #9116 Hot Air Balloon Cluster and #2502 Wishing You Joys.  I started by coloring the balloons with copics and cutting them out.  To create the sky background I used a piece of clear plastic that was cut out in a cloud shape and sponged with blue ink to create clouds. 

Head over to The House That Stamps Built to get all the details of the challenge and don't forget  there is a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate. Check out the fabulous creations from the rest of the RI Rock Stars.

Cheri

Deonna  

Geri

Joy

Joyce

Karen 

Melissa

Thank you for stopping by.
Brenda

Copics:B32, B34, G12, YG00

Birthday Wishes

Hello I hope you weekend has been enjoyable.  I had a few extra days off work and that means I had extra time to play in my craft cave. Yahoo!!!

 

I made this one for the release challenge on StampTV.  The challenge is called Winging It.  Well I about a month ago I got Stamper's Friend illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger.  I love the hummingbird in this set and know right away that I wanted to use it for the challenge.  I started by stamping the flower three times and adding the leaves and colored them.  Then I stamped the hummingbird and colored it.  Well my coloring wasn't good, so I stamped it again and gave it another go.  This time it came out and I had to cut it out and glue it over the ugly one.    I finished it off by sponging the blue background and adding a sentiment.  I am also entering this into CardMaker's Facebook Challenge "KISS" Keep It Simply Summer.  This hummingbird reminds me of the beautiful hummerbirds we get here every summer.  They so enjoy visiting our flowers.  The family and I enjoy watching them zoom around the backyard.  Sometimes they fight over a flower or bush.

Thank you for stopping by.

Brenda

Copics:B02, B05, R05, R22, R24, W1, W3, W5, YG61, YG63

Repeat Impressions Designers Choice Challenge~For the Guys

It is time for another Designers Choice Challenge.  This time it is Karen's turn and her challenge is For The Guys.  Being the only female in my household I often need cards for the guys in my life.

 

I made this card with my hubby in mind.  We both love anything tropical so I know he will love this card.  I used #2408 Large Palm Trees and #9013 Chill Out.  I started with a piece of white card stock and sponged a small area in the place I wanted the sun with yellow.  I then masked it and started sponging around the sun with a darker yellow and followed up with shades of blue.  I then masked the sky and sponged the bottom with black ink.  Finally I stamped the palm trees which are not silhouettes like I wanted for this card.  All I did is colored the trees in with a black marker.  

Now head over to The House That Stamps Built and get all the details of the challenge.  I hope you can join us in this challenge for a chance to win some fabulous stamps.  Don't forget to check out the fabulous creations from the rest of the RI Rock Stars.

 

Cheri

Deonna  

Geri

Joy

Joyce

Karen 

Melissa

Thank you for stopping by.

Brenda

What If? Wednesdays With Repeat Impressions

Hello it is a sketch challenge week at The House That Stamps Built.  Once again Wendy has a fabulous sketch.

Here is what I created using this great sketch.

I knew I had to have this stamp when I saw a card my mom (Geri) made with it.  Here is the card I used for inspiration.  I wanted a Broadway kind of theme and that is why I added the rhinestones around the oval.  To get the spotlight effect I used post it notes to mask off the area and then lightly sponged until I got the desired look.  The stamp is #7119 Wiener Dance and the sentiment is #7026 What a Weenie! 

 Now be sure to head over to The House That Stamps Built and get all the details of the challenge and don't forget  there is a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate.  Now be sure to check out the fabulous creations from the rest of the RI Rock Stars.

Cheri

Deonna  

Geri

Joy

Joyce

Karen 

Melissa

 

Thank you for stopping by.

Brenda 

 

Copics: YR21, YR24, YR27

Lots of Love for Lauryn Card Drive

Isn't this little girl just precious? Let me introduce you....
Lauryn was diagnosed with Leukemia on March 27, 2014. She is currently hospitalized in the DC area undergoing chemotherapy to fight this terrible disease.  Lauryn is Linda Payne's granddaughter...many of you in the stamping community probably already know sweet Linda!

As news of Lauryn's illness spread via social media, many of you have asked if there is anything you can do to help, so we have come up with a plan. We decided to have a Card Drive and would like to invite YOU to help by sending "happy mail" to Lauryn and her family.

Please create cards to share your love and encouragement for Lauryn and her family. Lauryn's parents are Josh and Elizabeth and she has two older siblings: Lily and Logan. We thank the Lord for this dear family and need to pray for them as they are seeking to glorify the Lord throughout this trial. 

Cards can be mailed to:

Children's National
Hematology/Oncology RM 437
Lauryn Newsome
111 Michigan Ave NW
Washington DC 20010

You can find updates on Lauryn via a Facebook page that has been set up by some family. It is Fight on Little Lauryn. They have shared how encouraging it is receive a simple "like" on a Facebook status or words of love and encouragement that is posted.

Here is the fabulous group of bloggers who have joined us in promoting this Card Drive. We would love for you to hop with us as numerous bloggers have blog candy and all you need to do is leave a comment... 
Here is my card for Lauryn

This adorable image is Love You So Much from Whimsy Stamps. The sentiment is from Whimsical Spring from Gina K Designs.  I colored it with copics (see below for colors) and highlighted the wings and flowers with a clear Wink of Stella glitter pen.
 Lots of Love for Lauryn

Olga Jewell Craftieodamae

Mary Anne Kelemen Lakeside Stamping

Lisa Haines The Purple Place

Patti Painter Patti’s Paper Creations

Jennie Harper Stampin Away the Day 

Colleen Holmes A Card’s Delight

Jennifer Scull Just Coffee Please…& Stamps & Ribbons & Paper

Anita Autore Cards & Coffee 

Sandra Van Blaricum Cards and Creativity 

Jerusha Borden I Love Paper Crafting 

Jenn Borjeson Stampin' Angel Jenn 

Nina Brackett Crafting in Croatia

Linda Coughlin The Funkie Junkie

Kathleen Curry Will Stamp for Wine

Melissa Czapor My Many Journeys

Vicki Dutcher All I Do is Stamp

Debbie Ebat Debbie’s Stamping Adventures

Tera Fujan Stamp Queen 

Patti Gilliam Cherish Each Precious Gift

Joy Hadden Pieces of Joy

Danielle Haddon The Musings of a Chocoholic

Karen Knegten Studio at the Lake 

Lori McAree Smiling While Stamping

CG Merrill CG Says (something loudly)

Rhonda Miller Rhonda’s Place to Shine

Lee Murphy My Reality

Betty Neville Betty Neville's Blog

Jackie Randolph Paper Moments 

Shirley Ross Card Art, Etc.

Melissa Shultz Buggin to Stamp

Carla Suto Carla’s Stamping Spot 

Cat Tidwell Cat’s Creations 

Brenda Turner Stamp It Up

Geri Utterback Geri’s Cards 

Cheri Weston Stamp’n Boomer 

 Thank you for stopping by.
Brenda
Copics:B000, B91, B93, B95, B97, E000, E00, E11,  E21, E25, E29, G43, N5, R00, R20, T1, W0, W1, W3, W5, Y32, Y35, Y38, YG00, YG67, YR20, YR21

Repeat Impressions Project Of The Week~Watercolor Background

Hello it is my turn for a Project of the Week with Repeat Impressions. This time I decided to show you how to make a watercolor background.  This is a technique that I have loved for some time.  In the past I always used it on fall themed cards.  So this time I went with spring colors and whipped up this card.

I used #3908  Celebrate Spring that I stamped on top of the water colored background.  Super quick and easy.   I went with a basic sketch and embellished with at butterfly that I cut out with Spellbinders die called Flutters.  I topped it off with a  few pearls.

 Here are the steps to create your own water colored background.

1. To start gather your supplies.  
• Water color paper
• paintbrush
• watercolors
2. I like to use the smoother side of the paper which gives you a smoother look.  In frame 2 is an example of the rougher side.  If you desire to have more texture then use the rougher side. 
3. With a wet paint brush load up some paint and the with a sweeping motion go back and forth on the paper until you get the desired look.  If the color is too intense then add more water.   I like to over lap the colors slightly so that it blends.  Here again is where a little more water will help.  You can see in frames 3 and 4 I used went with a monochromatic background.
4. I don't have a lot of patience waiting for the paper to dry so I like to speed it up with my heat gun.  Be careful not to over heat or the paper will burn.  Not that I know anything about it. :)
5. This is a super simple technique and the beauty of it is that you can use your kids watercolor paints.

I hope you give this a try and enjoy it as much as I do.

Brenda

Repeat Impressions Designer's Choice Challenge~Easter

Hello it is Wednesday and you know what that means?  It is time for another challenge at The House That Stamps Built.   This week it is Joy's turn for a challenge and she picked Easter.  Perfect for this time of year.

Fro my card I used #1313 Easter Friends and #3909 Happy Easter/Spring.  I kept the card fairly simple and flat for mailing.  The bunnies are colored with copics. 

Now head over to The House That Stamps Built and get all the details of the challenge.  I hope you can join us in this challenge for a chance to win some fabulous stamps.  Don't forget to check out the fabulous creations from the rest of the RI Rock Stars.

 

Cheri

Deonna  

Geri

Joy

Joyce

Karen 

Melissa

 

Thank you for stopping by.

Brenda 

Copics: B32, B34, B41, BV0000, BV02, E21, E23, G07, R20, R22, R30, W0, W1, W3, Y13, YG03, YR02

Lots of Love for Lauryn

 

Lauryn, is the 2 year old granddaughter of a very good on-line friend Linda Payne. Lauryn has been diagnosed with Leukemia and has begun the fight of her life!!

We are planning some special events to help Lauryn with her fight.

You can find info on this special blog by clicking Here or on the orange ribbon on my side bar.

There is an address for anyone who would like to send a card. She loves Princesses and Superman. Her favorite colors are purple and pink.

There will be a blog hop with prizes on the 14th of April. Mostly we are asking for prayers for Lauryn and her family.  I will keep you updated as much as possible. 

Praying hard for this sweet, sweet little girl!!!

Brenda

What If? Wednesdays with Repeat Impressions

Hello it is a sketch challenge week at The House That Stamps Built.  Once again Wendy has awonderful sketch.

And here is my card.

I used #9302 Cupcakes, #9309 Tiny Cupcakes and #9310 Yummy.  I colored the cupcakes with copics.  I didn't have two oval punches or dies that would work for layer so I opted to use one and off set the layer for a different look.

Now be sure to head over to The House That Stamps Built and get all the details of the challenge and don't forget  there is a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate.  Now be sure to check out the fabulous creations from the rest of the RI Rock Stars.

Cheri

Deonna 

Geri 

Joy 

Joyce

Karen 

Melissa

Thank you for stopping by.

Brenda 

Copics: E23, G40, G43, R24, RV11, Y23