Hi all :-) Heidi and Steph asked me to be the new DT leader for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge and of course I said YES!! Although this genre isn't my forte, I am looking forward to learning new techniques and discovering my more 'artsy' side, thats assuming I have one ;-)
STAMP AND PUNCH/DIE CUT
Whether you use a die cut with coordinating stamp, use a paper punch on a background stamp, or stamp a pre-made diecut shape or alphabet sticker this week we want to see your projects that feature a punch or die cut with a stamp!
As always Simon Says Stamp will be giving away $50 voucher to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store
I was inspired by the orange hibiscus flowers in my garden and made a card using a Simon's Exclusive Flowers of Whimsy Stamp and Die Set
First of all I die cut the Stitched Rectangle and then used a Grid Stamp, inked with Versamark Dazzle for the background. I hadn't cleaned my Dot Fade Stencil properly after I last used it and the White Embossing Paste was tinted with the Peeled Paint Distress Ink that was still on it, looks OK though I thought so I left it ;-)
I stamped the flowers with Dried Marigold Ink, I used a MISTI tool for this so I could stamp them several times to get a really good coverage. I also used the outline stamp, inked black which just caught the edges in places, I love the effect this gives, just a hint of black here and there.
The sentiment is in the same stamp set 'If Friends Were Flowers I'd Pick You' I love that sentiment, one of my faves. I stamped the leaves with some text for a more 'artsy' look ;-)
So now it's YOUR turn to get out your inks, paints and all things arty and start creating. We are looking forward to seeing what you make!
There are fabulous Give Aways and inspiration from fabulous designers on a daily basis over on the Simon Says Stamp Blog , if you haven't subscribed by email you may want to so you don't miss out
You have until Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in
Challenges:
Glitter n Sparkle Anything Goes
My Time To Craft Flowers
Crafty Cardmaker Floral Embellishments
Make My Monday Something Beginning with 'F' Flowers
Glitter n Sparkle Anything Goes
My Time To Craft Flowers
Crafty Cardmaker Floral Embellishments
Make My Monday Something Beginning with 'F' Flowers
Hope you all have a great week :-)
Happy Crafting
Luv Lols x x x