BSS MONDAY IDEA - A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY

Welcome to the Buffalo Stamps and Stuff Monday Idea.

A few weeks ago, I purchased a stamp with a cowgirl on it (StampendousCRW124) Rodeo Girl, so this week, we are going to go a little bit country!

I made this tag.

And I made this card.

And this is an image I found by googling Cowboy boot that I used

to make the card.There are lots of choices. I printed it out, sized it on my printer to a size I liked for a card,

 then traced the outline on the backside, because I wanted the boot facing the other way.

I then cut the individual pieces out of card stock and designer papers.

I used the original shape intact, after I traced it on the opposite side

to cut out a card shape on a folded piece of brown card stock.

Line up the edge of the boot on the fold and just enough of it will rest

against the fold to create a card shape.  Then decide what paper you want to

use for your card and cute the six pieces you will need to create

the boot and glue in place.  Fill in the faux stitching where shown on the original.

I sponged Vintage Photo distress ink around the edge of the boot.

Added a metal corner and some Prima Flowers.

                                        Designer paper is from Glitz 6x6 Paper Pack, French Kiss   

This is a fun stamp, and I am loving the boot card.  Depending on the size you make, it might take a larger mailing envelope and extra postage.

Thanks for stopping by today. Have a great day.  Until later..........

HMFMC 171 Midway Reminder

Just a quick reminder that the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge is at the Mid-Way point.
Our talented Teammate Pauline has chosen the theme "Lots of Layers" for challenge # 171, but also remember that going forward, you can always do "Anything Goes"

My Mid-Way Card

Click on pictures to enlarge to see glittery details.

These wonderful covered brads were purchased from our sponsor,

Pizzazz APlenty and were the perfect center for my glittery silver snowflakes

and match the ribbon too!!

White card base 5x7 inches

Red and white glitter paper mats

Die cut in snowflake designer paper is a Sizzix die

House Mouse Design stamp

Snowflakes are Penny Black die from Silver glitter paper

Star Dust Stickles, and Glossy Accents used on image

Colored with Copics

Snowflakes are popped up with dimensionals

Sentiment unknown, on wood but no company, got it at a

stamp show a long time ago.

Red gigham ribbon bow

Check out all the inspiration for this challenge at House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge, then come play along.

Two sponsors for this challenge 

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"A surprise package of embellishments from Pizzazz Aplenty worth $15.00. 

(Due to increased postage costs, the winner for this prize must reside in the USA)

 Pizzazz Aplenty is the place for embellishments of all kinds... Flatback Pearls and Rhinestones, Charms, Ribbons, Laces, Twine, Flowers, Stickpins, Beads, and more. 

A Special Prize from our lovely generous DT Pauline Bird this super 

cute set of NEW HM stamps for One lucky winner..

What a cute set of stamps, someone is going to be very happy to win them.

Could be you, but you have to play along with us to win.

Three really nice prizes.  Hope you have time to join us, we LOVE to come see what you have been up to and what you came up with!!!

You have until Saturday, June 14th at midnight EST to enter a card/project.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Have a great day, Until later..............

BSS MONDAY IDEA - Die Cut Inlays

Welcome to the Buffalo Stamps and Stuff Monday Idea.

This week's idea is Die Cut Inlays.

This technique is shown in a tutorial I found at

http://gailepark.blogspot.com/2014/05/two-tone-inlays.html

Die Used - Cheery Lynn (B117) Fanciful Flourish

Corner Die - La La Land Filigree Corner Die (8008)

Sentiment -Penny Black From the Heart (30-207)

Inside Sentiment - Hero Arts

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Swiss Dots

Pink, White and Black Card Stock

Card is 41/4x51/2 inches

Die Cuts - Spellbinder's Fancy Ribbon Threader (S5-135)

Mariann Creatable Die - Baby Carriage (210295)

Blue (2 shades) and white cardstock

blue gingham ribbon

Place the main die on the cutting plate, then place the buggy

in the center and cut both at the same time.

Adhere a piece of white paper behind the cutout of the buggy

so you can glue the cutout buggy back into the opening.

I used two colors of blue for contrast.

Any dies can be used for this technique.

Inside sentiment is Hampton Arts (Ps0747)

Hope you have time to make an die cut inlay card.

THIS LITTLE PIGGY WENT TO THE BEACH

Hi friends.  Outstanding day today, weather was sunny but cool,  The plants love the break in the heat and so do I!!  Our long haired pup was enjoying it also.

Today's Card is a digi from Dee Dee's Digis.  The June Challenge is to use this little pig image.  It's a progressive challenge.  If you use this month's image and enter the challenge, she sends you next months

digi free. So essentially, you could get a free digi set every month.  Most come with sentiments and colored images also.

Metal tag

Isn't she cute?

My finished easel card.

Digi - Dee Dee's Digis

Circle Dies and Sentiment die Spellbinders

Sun is a marvey punch

Little fish punch unknown

Embossing folder Sizzix, water

Daisy stamp unknow

Borders - Michaels

Daisy Paper - Debbie Mumm

Stickles on the water and fish on image.

Ticket and lace doily

Colored with Copics

Have a great day.  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Until later............

LIFE'S A BEACH

Hi friends. Wow, it got hot in a hurry here.  High humidity, sticky and hot. Ugh.......

I made this card for the challenge at Craft A Scene.  Haven't joined in their challenge in a while, but let me tell you what inspired me.   Several challenges ago, I entered their challenge with a card I made.

Two days ago, I had an email with a comment on that card from non other than Kevin, the Artist and owner

of Stampscapes.  Now, I am sure that he does not remember me, but I have been lucky to have taken three separate classes with him, three different years, while attending the Adventures in Stamping Stamp Show in Akron, Ohio.  I learned a lot in those classes, and he is a very kind, inspiring Artist who took the time to walk the room and find something encouraging to say to everyone who attended the class.  How exciting to have him leave a comment on my little ole blog!!  The comment you ask......one word, Fabulous!  I am honored, Kevin that you took the time...........

The June challenge at Craft A Scene is "By the Sea"

My completed card.

Closeups

I sprinkled chunky white embossing enamel by Stampendous along the

edge of the sand and the water to simulate the white foam that

slaps against the shore.

Most stamps are Stampscapes.

The seagulls, the whales and the plants in the left corner bottom are not

and the companies that made them are now out of business.

Stamped on White glossy paper with dye ink.  Colored with marvy ink pads

and the sponge applicator by Ranger, or in small spaces, Copic inks.

Bright sun was done by cutting a circle with a punch in a thin piece of paper

and then sponging with inks.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a good day.  Until later.............

BSS MONDAY IDEA - White Embossing on Dark Paper

Welcome to the Buffalo Stamps and Stuff Monday Idea.

 

This week's card features embossing in white on dark

colored paper.

 

Flowers, patterns and textures work best.

 

The Stamp I used is by Penny Black, Floral Thread (40-135)

Sentiment stamps are both Just Rite Stamps, Large Fancy Sentiments(CR-03815)

Hearts were punched from Marvey Heart punches

Cuttlebug heart embossing folder.

white embossing powder

red embossing powder

Versafine clear ink pad

Dotted red ribbon bow

Spellbinders die, Grand Large Labels (LF-168)

Black and White and Red  Card Stock

 

Card is a 5.7 inch white card stock base.

Stamped the Penny Black Floral Thread cling stamp on black

card stock with clear embossing ink and embossed with white powder.

 

Cut the white mat out of white card and embossed.

Using the same size die, I cut a piece of the stamped image

about 21/2-3 inches

Since it had a beautiful unfinished edge on the stamped image, I cut along

the edge for extra eye appeal.

Attached this piece to the bottom of the white die cut.

Ran the ribbon around this piece before adhering it to the black

and tied a simple knot.

 

The white on any dark paper looks fabulous.

 

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great week.  Until later........

 

House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge #171- Lots of Layers

It's time for a new challenge at House Mouse and Friends Monday.

It's challenge #171 and our talented teammate Pauline is our host, and she has chosen the theme
"Lots of Layers"

This is the sweet stamp I chose.
 

 

My finished card.

Card Recipe

Stamps - House Mouse Designs, Two Part Harmony, Stampabilities (HMLR1001)
Sentiment Stamp - Diffusion
Music background stmap - old
Burlap paper - JoAnn's
Blue Dotted paper - Reflections, Michael's
Pink card stock card base and layer
EK Success eyelet border
and Rick Rack border
Pink rhinestones, queen and company
Heart Charm - Thanks America Kuhn
Spellbinders die - Gold Labels Four (S5-159)
Colored with Copics


We are proudly sponsored by:






Simon Says Stamp is generously giving away a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of some of their Premium Dye Ink Pads to one very lucky player!


 Simon Says Stamp has over 100,000+ items in stock along with the latest and greatest releases from Magnolia, Whiff of Joy, Tim Holtz, Spellbinders, Copics, House-Mouse Designs and so much more.  With such an amazing variety and awesome deals on shipping, it’s always good timing to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp store!


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PIZZAZZ APLENTY



"A surprise package of embellishments from Pizzazz Aplenty worth $15.00. 
(Due to increased postage costs, the winner for this prize must reside in the USA)

 Pizzazz Aplenty is the place for embellishments of all kinds... Flatback Pearls and Rhinestones, Charms, Ribbons, Laces, Twine, Flowers, Stickpins, Beads, and more. 

A Special Prize from our lovely generous hostess Pauline Bird this super 

cute set of NEW HM stamps for One lucky winner..

 
That's three fabulous prizes.  But you gotta be in it to win. 

All  rules are on the challenge blog.

 

The design team has come up with some awesome inspiration for you, so please hop over to the blog and check them out.

 

This challenge runs through Saturday June 14th at Midnight.

Would love for you to join us, we love to see what you come up with.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a great day.  Until later.....