Beyond Base and Shade Stamping

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop! This month there are 11 of us highlighting the “Paper Beyond Base and Shade Stamping” Technique as shown on page 11 in the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book! This blog hop is a great big circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique. If you would like to start from the beginning, please visit this link
Debi's Blog. While there you will also find a listing of all participants and their blog addresses if you should get lost or want to reference a blog along the way. Let’s get started!




If you are coming from Shirley's Blog, you are on the right track! This technique is highlighted with the Bliss paper packet in the Idea Book but you will find variations for its’ use through this hop.

 I know it isn't Christmas yet but I just love this stamp set.  I believe it to by long time favorite.  It is hot here in Alabama so I decided to do something a little on the cool side so I decided to make a blue Christmas card. I love the Christmas holidays and my house always has blue and white snowmen.  On to the card. This card is an 8 1/2 x 3 card using the Snow Friends stamp set. The technique is beyond base and shade stamping so I used the sky ink and second generation stamped the snowflakes in a random pattern. Then I second generation stamped the pacifica ink outline over the snowflake.  Then I used the sky ink and inked the flurry dimensional element.  To break up the blue and white colors I used chocolate to add a little extra pop. I hope you enjoy.  


If you would like to see details on the technique or my supply list, please continue reading below. If not, please continue onto Judy's Blog where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique! Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!



Supply List:

Wishes 9033
Snow Friends stamp set D1244
Flurry Dimensional Elements D1225
Magnifique paper pack X7127B
Chocolate Cardstock X5643
White Cardstock 1385
Sky ink pad Z2194
Pacifica ink pad Z2192
White ribbon Z270

Thanks for stopping by! Continue onto Judy's Blog to continue the hop!

June Stamp of the Month - Jubilation

This month's stamp of the month is absolutely fun.  There are so many ideas and themes in this set. You can use it all year long. I love this stamp set.  I was able to make a few items for you this month.  The calendar page, a super mom card, and two Christmas cards. 

Visit my website http://www.neelydean.myctmh.com/ to see more of this stamp set and get one for yourself.

Paper Piecing With Stamps

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop! This month there are 11 of us highlighting the “Paper Piecing” Technique as shown on page 27 in the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book! This blog hop is a great big circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique. If you would like to start from the beginning, please visit this link Debi's Blog. While there you will also find a listing of all participants and their blog addresses if you should get lost or want to reference a blog along the way. Let’s get started!


If you are coming from Michelle's Blog, you are on the right track! This technique is highlighted with the Mayberry paper packet in the Idea Book but you will find variations for its’ use through this hop.

I made two cards for this hop. The first one is 6x6 using the springtime stamp set and the second one is a 4 1/2 x 4 1/2  birthday card.

If you would like to see details on the technique or my supply list, please continue reading below. If not, please continue onto Judy's Blog where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique! Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!



Supply List:

Paper Packet: Mayberry X7136B

Ink Colors: Cocoa Z2114; Honey Z2162; Olive Z2137; Smoothie Z2196; Crystal Blue Z2117

Stamp set: Springtime D1415; Candlelight C1394

Wishes Card Confidence Program #9033

Mini-Medley Accent Collection: colonial white Z1276


The steps to Paper Piecing are:
1. Stamp images can be broken into layers by stamping on multiple papers and stamping the same image multiple times.
2. Trim around outside edges of images. Trimming details out of images which were stamped multiple times.
3. Attach paper-pieced image to project, clustering accents in groups of three to add visual interest to page.

Thanks for stopping by!  Continue onto Judy's Blog to continue the hop!

Chairs to You - May Stamp of the Month

This month's stamp of the month is titled Chairs to You.  This is a stamp set that can be used for new homes but it is also great for that one of a kind friend of yours. 

I used the new paper packet Lucky. I used the sunset and outdoor denim cardstock along with the outdoor denim mini medley.

Tornado Disaster

We are praying for those affected by the Tornadoes this past week.  If you are in the area and know someone who needs help please let me know.  We are looking to help those in need of assistance. 

Layered Flowers Blog Hop

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop! This month there are 13 of us highlighting the “Layered Flowers” Technique as shown on page 7 in the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book! This blog hop is a great big circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique. If you would like to start from the beginning, please visit this link Debi's Blog. While there you will also find a listing of all participants and their blog addresses if you should get lost or want to reference a blog along the way. Let’s get started!




If you are coming from Michelle's Blog, you are on the right track! This technique is highlighted with the Sophia paper packet in the Idea Book but you will find variations for its’ use through this hop.

Please excuse the different backgrounds I am still trying to find the best background and lighting for pictures.  This is a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card.  My technique is a little different from the one found in the book but it has all the same principles.  I actually used a tree stamp to make the flower. I cut off the the stem.  I stamped the tree in two different colors (one light and one dark). Then I cut around them cutting off the stem.  I layered the lighter shade on top of the dark shade.  I trimmed the lighter shade to a slightly smaller size and rolled the edges up.  I also layered the center with a smaller size flower the same way with the two different shades and then rolled the edges as well.  I topped the center flower with the Irresistables chipboard and an opaque.
 

If you would like to see details on the technique or my supply list, please continue reading below.  If not, please continue onto Judy's Blog where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique!  Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!

Supply List:
Cardstock: Hollyhock 1246, Blush X5640, Pear X5764, White 1385
Ink Colors: Blush Z2106; Hollyhock Z2128
Stamp set: Treetops #C1368
Originals Card Confidence Program #9032
Ribbon: White  Daisy Grosgrain Ribbon Z270
Irresistable Chipboard Miracle Die-cuts Z1354
Opaques: Z1336

The steps to Layered Flowers are:

1. Stamp base image in one color and outline in another (if applicable to stamp selected). Repeat on another piece of cardstock.
2. Trim first image around all outer images. Trim second image, cutting out portions of the flower (to create the layered effect).
3. Curl ends of petals on second image and adhere on top of first image. Layer mixtures of stamped accent and embellishments to finish.

Here you can see a visual demonstration of this technique.

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Continue onto Judy's Blog to continue the hop!

Stamp of the Month

This is a 6x6 card made using the April stamp of the month and the Sweetheart paper pack and the Sweetheart embellishments.  I also used the how to book Originals for the pattern to the 6x6 card.

Check out my website for more stamp of the month artwork from fellow consultants.