Combo Challenge!

I am SO far behind in my posting, and apologize for being so late!  My post today is a combo post for the LNS Challenge and the Monday Lunchtime Sketch.  This week's LNS challenge is to add lace to your works of art, and below is this week's Techno Lunchtime sketch.  I have also posted the links to each site!

LNS post HERE
Techno Blog post HERE

This week's Techno Stamper Monday Sketch:



I absolutely LOVE the new in-colors this year, and used Crisp Cantaloupe paired with Early Espresso for my card.  I used Soho Subway DSP for my background and love how this DSP has such a vintage look to it!  Here's a list of what I used for my card:

Stamps: Field Flowers, Express Yourself (saying), Itty Bitty Background
Inks: Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Early Espresso
Papers: Very Vanilla, Crisp Cantaloupe, Early Espresso, Soho Subway DSP
Accessories: Big Shot, Beautifully Baroque EF, Window Frames Collection Die, Bitty Banners Die, 5/8" Crochet Trim Ribbon, Pearls, Dimensionals

Try Stampin' on Tuesday Challenge

Hey everyone - are you ready for another fun Try Stampin' on Tuesday challenge?  I like the clean and simple look for today's sketch, and hope you will find time in your busy summer schedule to play along!  The sketch is below, and you can load your card HERE.



I used one of my all time favorite retired sets, Pocket Fun, for my challenge card.  I stamped the images on Whisper White c/s using a black Stazon inkpad, watercolored them in, and then cut them out while watching Gibbs save the world on NCIS.  I used the new EF, Modern Mosaic, for the background.  Here's a list of what I used:



Stamps: Pocket Fun, Express Yourself (saying)
Inks: Rose Red, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Soft Suede, Bashful Blue
Papers: Whisper White, So Saffron, Bashful Blue, Cutie Pie DSP (retired)
Accessories: Big Shot, Modern Mosaic EF, Bitty Banner Framelits, So Saffron Brads, Watercolor Brush, CAD, Barely Banana Brads, Scissors, Dimensionals

Sets for Sale

I thought I would try posting a couple of stamp sets that I have for sale, shipping not included in the price.  Please email me at lefevre89@sbcglobal.net if you're interested!

Birthday Bliss

Unmounted; $8.00

Set of 4

It's the Thought

Unmounted, $10.00

Set of 7

A Slice of Life

Unmounted, $10.00

Set of 6

Fun in the Sun

Unmounted, $15.00

Welcome to Monday's Challenge!

Welcome to this Monday's Techno Stamper Lunchtime Challenge.  We have a really fun challenge sketch for you this week!  The sketch is shown below, and you can enter the card that you made HERE.

I decided to do a "throw back" card for this challenge; anyone remember this fun set, Kids at Play?  It's one of those sets that I know I will always keep around!  All of the images were stamped using a Black Stazon inkpad on Whisper White c/s.  The images were watercolored in using the colors listed below, and then cut out.  I ran a scrap piece of Whisper White c/s through my Big Shot using the Cloudy Day EF.  I then used the scallop punch to create the clouds for the 3 squares shown above.  I drew a "string" to the little girls hand after I mounted each balloon and then tied a piece of black embossing thread around her hand and made a knot.  I think this card turned out kind of cute, and I hope you like it as well!  Here's a list of what I used:

Stamps: Kids at Play, Essentials
Papers: Whisper White, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Rose Red, Cutie Pie DSP
Inks: Black Stazon, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Rose Red, Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Big Shot, Cloudy Day EF, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" and 1-1/4" Circle Punches, Blender Pen, Scallop Border Punch, Black Embossing Thread, Dimensionals, Scissors

One More Direct to Paper Card.....

I couldn't resist trying one more card using the direct to paper technique.  I used the bird image from the new hostess set, Simply Sketched.  I lightly swiped So Saffron ink across the top of the piece of Very Vanilla c/s, then Bashful Blue across the middle, and then some Baked Brown Sugar ink across the bottom.  I inked up the grass using a Gumball Green marker and stamped it several times over the Baked Brown Sugar ink.  The bird image was stamped on a scrap piece of Very Vanilla c/s using a Stazon inkpad, watercolored in with Island Indigo and So Saffron ink and then cut out.

Here's a list for the rest of the materials I used:

Stamps: Simply Sketched
Inks: Black Stazon, Island Indigo, So Saffron, Baked Brown Sugar, Gumball Green, Bashful Blue, Early Espresso
Papers: Very Vanilla, Island Indigo, Baked Brown Sugar
Accessories: Big Shot, Woodgrain EF, Early Espresso Baker's Twine, Vintage Brads, Sponge, Distressing Tool, Blender Pen, Dimensionals

LNS Challenge!

It's hard to tell if it's summer or fall outside today here in the Chicago land area; we have very cool temperatures today.  But even though it's cool outside, it's still summer and it's time to show off your summer colors with this week's challenge!  This challenge runs for 2 weeks, so you have plenty of time to create your card!  When you are finished, you can load it HERE.

For my card, I used the new In-Colors, Coastal Cabana, Baked Brown Sugar and Strawberry Slush.  I stamped the flower image on a scrap piece of watercolor c/s, colored it in with a blender pen and cut it out.  I then mounted the flower images over the one that I stamped in Coastal Cabana on a piece of Very Vanilla c/s.  Here's a list of what I used for my card:

Stamps: Simply Sketched
Inks: Coastal Cabana, Baked Brown Sugar, Strawberry Slush
Papers: Very Vanilla, Coastal Cabana, Baked Brown Sugar, Watercolor c/s
Accessories: Big Shot, Beautifully Baroque EF, Doily, Pearls, Very Vanilla Ribbon, Blender Pen
Dimensionals, Sponge

Try Stampin' on Tuesday Challenge

It's a very chilly 51 degrees Tuesday morning here and I am beginning to wonder if summer will ever show up.....so for me, it's a great excuse to stay inside and stamp!  The following is this week's Try Stampin' on Tuesday challenge sketch:



We would love to see your work of art after you have created it, and you can simply load it in the gallery - which you can find HERE.

I did another direct to paper card for my challenge card.  I swiped So Saffron across the top and Baked Brown Sugar across the bottom.  I inked up the grass using the bird image from the set, Simply Sketched, using a Island Indigo marker.  The bird was watercolored in using a blender pen and Island Indigo and So Saffron ink.  Here's the rest of the details:

Stamps: Simply Sketched, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Inks: Island Indigo, So Saffron, Baked Brown Sugar

Papers: Very Vanilla, Baked Brown Sugar, Island Indigo

Accessories: Big Shot, Woodgrain EF, Bitty Banner Framelits, Flower and matching Brad, So Saffron Ribbon, Sponge, Dimensionals

Techno Stamper Lunchtime Challenge!

Are you ready for another fun and challenging Techno Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge?  Here's the sketch:



When you are done creating your card, you can post if  HERE.  Time to get crafting!!

For my card, I stamped the flower image from the set, Secret Garden, onto a piece of Tea for Two DSP using Basic Black ink, and then used the coordinating die to cut the flowers out.  I stamped the stem from the set, Field Flowers, on a piece of Very Vanilla c/s using  Lucky Limeade ink.  I then cut it out using an Apothecary Accent Die.  Here's a list of what I used to create my card:

Stamps: Secret Garden, Field Flowers, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Inks: Basic Black, Lucky Limeade, Early Espresso

Papers: Very Vanilla, So Saffron, Lucky Limeade, Tea for Two DSP

Accessories: Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Die, Bitty Banners Framelits, Secret Gardens Framelits, Modern Mosaic EF, Very Vintage Designer Buttons, So Saffron Brads, Certainly Celery Brad, Early Espresso Baker's Twine, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Try Stampin' on Tuesday

We have a really fun challenge for you today over at Try Stampin' on Tuesday!  You can find the sketch below, and when you are done creating your work of art, you can simply load it HERE!



I did the direct to paper technique for my card.  I swiped So Saffron across the top of the Very Vanilla c/s and then Pistachio Pudding across the bottom.  I inked just the grass on the bottom of the bird image from the set, Simply Sketched, using an Early Espresso marker, and stamped it across the card.  I then sponged some Early Espresso across the bottom.  I colored in the bird image (stamped separately on a scrap piece of paper) with Island Indigo and So Saffron before cutting it out and mounting it on the card front.  Here's a list of what I used:

Stamps: Simply Sketched
Inks: Early Espresso, Pistachio Pudding, So Saffron, Island Indigo
Papers: Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Pistachio Pudding, Soho Subway DSP
Accessories: Big Shot, Modern Mosaic EF, Bitty Banner Framelits, Barely Banana Brads, Paper Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, Sponge

Monday Lunch Time Sketch!

Happy Monday everyone!  It's looks like another stormy day here; which makes for perfect day to be inside and stamp and play along with today's Techno Stamper challenge!  Below is the sketch, and you can load your creation once it's done HERE,



For my card I used the set, Bright Blossoms, which I have to admit I have had for a long time but have never used until now......I inked up the vase image with a Soft Suede marker and put a small post-it-note at the top before stamping the stems with Lucky Limeade.  I then added retired Everyday Enchantment brads for the flowers.  The saying is from the set, Itty Bitty Banners, stamped in Soft Suede and cut out using a Bitty Banner Framelit.  Here's the rest of the details:

Stamps: Bright Blossoms, Itty Bitty Banners
Inks: Soft Suede, Lucky Limeade
Papers: Whisper White, Tea for Two DSP, Soft Suede, Lucky Limeade
Accessories: Big Shot, Windows Frame Framelits, Bitty Banner Framelits, Cloudy Day EF, Scallop Border Punch, Everyday Enchantment Brads, Paper Piercing Tool, Dimensionals

LNS Challenge

Ready for a celebration challenge?  If so, you'll love this week's LNS challenge - which is to show your party projects - birthday cards, invites, banners, etc.!

Once you have created your project, you can simply load it on the LNS blog - which you can find: HERE

For my project, I went with a CAS guy birthday card, and it was pretty easy to create.  I created a mask for the sun by punching a hole in a post-it-note by using a 1-1/4" circle punch.  I then sponged in some Cajun Craze and Pumpkin Pie ink in the circle created by the punch, and then stamped the tree image after removing the post-it-note.  Added a button, distressed and sponged the edges, added some baker's twine, and there you have it!  Here's a list of what I used:

Stamps: Serene Silhouettes, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Inks: Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Soft Suede
Papers: Soft Suede, Midnight Muse, Whisper White
Accessories: Distressing Tool, Early Espresso Baker's Twine, Neutral Button, Sponge, Post-it-Note,
Dimensionals

Try Stampin' on Tuesday Challenge

Ok, I know it's Wednesday and I am a day behind in posting my challenge card to my blog.  I thought summer was when things slowed down......but it doesn't for me because it's the start of football season!!

So please forgive my late post; below you will find this week's Try Stampin' on Tuesday sketch.  When you are finished with your creation, please post it HERE.



I stamped the flower image from the set, Blooming with Kindness, with Early Espresso ink and then die cut the image using an Apothecary Accent Die.  I then used the Essentials paper piercing template to outline the die cut.  I then feathered the edges with Crumb Cake ink and sponge.  I accented the bottom of the Early Espresso c/s using another paper piercing template, and added some pearls and bow.  Here's the rest of the details:

Stamps: Blooming with Kindness
Inks: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake
Papers: Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Big Shot, Apothecary Accent Die, Essentials Paper Piercing Templates, Lacy Brocade EF, Very Vanilla Ribbon, Pearls, Paper Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, Mini-Glue Dots

Techno Stamper: Monday Lunchtime Challenge!

Are you ready for another challenge this beautiful Monday morning?  I hope so, as we have another great challenge for you over at the Monday Sketch Lunchtime Challenge!  Here's the sketch below; once you are finished with your work of art, you can simply load it HERE!



Below is my take on the challenge and I used my new fav color combo, Early Espresso and Crisp Cantaloupe!  The DSP at the bottom is called Soho Subway and I love how it accents the Crisp Cantaloupe.  Here is a list of what I used:

Stamps: Blooming with Kindness, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Inks: Crisp Cantaloupe, Early Espresso
Papers: Very Vanilla, Crisp Cantaloupe, Early Espresso
Accessories: Big Shot, Beautifully Baroque EF, Crochet Trim Ribbon, Vintage Pin and Brads, Bitty Banner Framelit, Blender Pen, Sponge, Dimensionals

Try Stampin' on Tuesday Challenge

We have another fun challenge for you over at Try Stampin' on Tuesday!  Below is the fun sketch, and you can load your card HERE when you are finished!



I did a CAS for my card today and once again used my favorite (for now!) set, Simply Sketched.  I thought I would combine 2 of the new In-Colors, Pistachio Pudding and Baked Brown Sugar for my card.  I like the softness of the look these colors together think Baked Brown Sugar is a great accent/layering color!

Here's a list of what I used.  Sorry for the quick post, I'm am taking Ben to the doctor in a bit to get his knee looked at and (as usual) am running behind; have a great day everyone!

Stamps: Simply Sketched
Inks: Pistachio Pudding, Baked Brown Sugar
Papers: Very Vanilla, Baked Brown Sugar, Pistachio Pudding
Accessories: Big Shot, Woodgrain and Chevron EF, Vintage Brad, Blender Pen, Sponge, Distressing Tool, Dimensionals

Techno Monday Sketch

Another fun challenge over at Technostamper Monday Lunch Challenge!  Here's the sketch, and here is the link to load your awesome card: Techno Stamper Blog



I absolutely LOVE the cards that Lyssa created using the new hostess set, Simply Sketched, and cased one of her cards for my take on the challenge; you can see her awesome cards HERE.  She is so creative!!

Below is my cased card and I changed up my interpretation of the sketch just a little bit.  I colored in just the grass on the stamp using a Early Espresso marker and stamped it a couple of times and then stamped the entire bird image (twice) using an Early Espresso inkpad.  I colored in the grass and the bird image using a blender pen and the new ink color, Baked Brown Sugar (don't you just love that name?!).  Before I mounted the cut out bird image, I crinkled up the stamped c/s, distressed the edges and then lightly sponged Baked Brown Sugar around the edges and around the grass.

So this is my cased card for this week's sketch, and below is a list of what I used to create the card.  Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Simply Sketched
Inks: Basic Black, Early Espresso, Baked Brown Sugar
Papers: Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Baked Brown Sugar
Accessories:  Big Shot, Woodgrain EF, Vintage Brad, Early Espresso Brad, Distressing Tool, Blender Pen, SAMJ, Sponge, Dimensionals