Category Archives: January 2016

Hello – Muse Challenge

Posted in January 2016, Muse Challenge by

Hello everyone!!  I’m here today playing with the Muse Challenge!!  I can’t tell you the last time I had a moment to play along with them.  This was one of my favorite challenges to play in before I became super busy with DT work, LOL!!!

The Muse this week is Anita Bowden, here is her card:

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Take a look at my card:

Hello (Muse)

I decided to create this card because I looked out of my window about an hour ago and realized that it was snowing.  This is our first snow fall for the winter season.  I’m not happy about it. I’m not a fan of the snow.  So I thought this scene went perfect with my how my outdoors looked like.

This card was easy to create.  I just die cut Your Next Stamp Houses on the Hill Die and adhered it to a piece of Recollection Black Cardstock for contrast as did Anita.  Then I used Tsukineko Radient Neon Amplify! to add my snow.  My sentiment is from Lawn Fawn.  It was a single hello stamp that I received as a thank you for ordering.

Super easy and fun.  I made this card in 5 minutes.

Supplies used:

houses on hill dieRecollections Black HeavyweightRadiant Neo AmplifyRecollections White Heavyweight

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

~Kymona

Your Next Stamp January 2016 Sneak Peek

Posted in January 2016, Your Next Stamp Sneak Peek by

Hello everyone!!! I’m back again for this month’s Your Next Stamp Sneak Peek!!

We are getting ready for our January Release Blog Hop tomorrow with a sneak peek today. Are you excited? I am!!

Take a look at my card that I’m giving you a sneak peek of:

Hi there, valentine

YNS Supplies: Puppy Love Stamp Set

Other Supplies: Versafine Black Ink, Copic Markers, Random Twine, We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper, Recollection White Cardstock

You know my style is Clean and Simple and that is was the look I was going for with this card.

I stamped the image and sentiment, colored him in and added the ribbon.  Super simple and easy.

Oh by the way, I added some of the paint drips to the card.

I hope I see all of you tomorrow for the January 2016 Release Hop!

Supplies used:

Onyx Versafine InkCopic MarkersWe R Memory Keepers Corner ChomperRecollections White Heavyweight

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

~Kymona

Sparkle and Shine Challenge

Posted in January 2016, Sparkle and Shine Challenge by

Second Post for today
If your looking for the CS Take It Make It Challenge, click here

Hello everyone!!  I’m here today with the Sparkle and Shine Challenge!!!

I really love this challenge this month.  It allowed me to come out of my comfort zone and create a card with a scene. I absolutely love it.

Here is the inspiration photo that guided us this time around:

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Now take a look at my take on this photo:

By Your side

OMG!!  Tell me this isn’t amazing!! I love this card so much.  Those birds are amazing and after seeing the many ways they can be used.  I had to use them for this challenge.

Here is how I created this card:

  1. I cute my black card base to a standard size A2 card, 4.25 x 5.50 scored at 4.25.
  2. I used Concord & 9th By Your Side Bird Die to cut the birds out of the black card base.
  3. Then I cut Simon Say Stamp Fog cardstock down to 4 x 5.25, so that it could fit behind the birds to give them a better contrast.
  4. Before inserting the fog cardstock behind the birds, I added some dimension to the card panel using (closed store) Top Dog Die Bats die to create some extra black tree branches.
  5. I added those trees to the top of the card pane using Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
  6. Then I stamped my sentiment from Concord & 9th By Your Side Stamp Set using Versafine Black Ink.
  7. After the ink dried, I slide the fog card stock into place behind the birds. I adhered it down with Tombow Extreme adhesive.
  8. To add the red birds, I die cut them again using Stampin’ Up! Real Red cardstock and them cut them of the branch.
  9. I adhered them to the black birds already there using Tombow Extreme adhesive.
  10. Then I used a black thin marker to add a black line near the birds beak.
  11. I used Tsukineko Radiant Neon Amplify! to add some snow to the scene. Super cool to watch the snow pop up.
  12. For my sparkle and shine, I added Distress Glitter Clear Rock Candy to the birds wing tips and the top tree branches.

What do you think?

Now its your turn to give this challenge a try!! I can’t wait to see what you come up with!!

Our sponsor for this challenge is Right at Home!! The winner this challenge will receive a $15 gift card to her store and be asked to join us next month as our Guest Designer. 

Supplies used:

Recollections Black HeavyweightSSS Fog cardstockTombow Multi-Purpose AdhesiveOnyx Versafine InkRadiant Neo AmplifyDistress GlitterReal Red CS

Thank you for stopping by!

~Kymona

CS Take It Make It: Take a Stamp Challenge Inspiration

Posted in CS Take It Make It Design Challenge, January 2016 by

I’m here today with CS Take It Make It Design Team for our CS Take It Make It: Take a Stamp Challenge for the month of January.

This month’s theme is Take a Stamp!!  That means take any stamp and create something, anything goes!! Now if that isn’t easy, I’m not sure what is!!

Take a look at my card:

Hi

This image, Tiny Townie Penelope Has a Pencil is from Stamping bella and I think its the cutest thing!!  I created a pack of 5 cards to give away to a friend.

I stamped the image in the bottom right hand corner and then colored the image with Copic markers.

Here are the colors that I used:

Pencil: C4, C6, RV11, RV13, V95, Y21, Y19, YR23, E30, E31, W4, W9

Skin:E00, E11, E23,

ShirtB12, B14, B37,

Skirt: R24, R46, R59

Super fun to color!

Prizes:

We have two prizes to offer this month, the first is our sponsor prize. This winner will be chosen randomly from all of the entries in the challenge! The sponsor for January is: Dail Art!

Dali Art

prize

From left to right: assorted Indian ribbon and self adhesive Bindi embellishments, self adhesive gems in 5 colours and two sizes Indian Butterfly stamp.

Our second winner is our Design Winner. This winner is chosen by our DT, who all vote for their favorite design from all of the entries. This winner will have their winning project published in Craft Stamper Magazine, they will have a GDT slot for an upcoming challenge, and will also feature in their very own Winners Profile blog post!

Now if that isn’t a reason to play along I’m not sure what is!!

I can’t wait to see what you come up with.

Supplies used:

penelope-750x750MFT Hybrid Black InkRecollections White Heavyweight

Thank you so much for stopping by!

~Kymona

CASology 180 – Open

Posted in CASology Challenge, January 2016 by

Second Post for today
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Hello everyone!!  It’s CASology Tuesday!!  We are back with another Cue Card just for you!!  

This week’s cue card is :

Week 180 - Open

Take a look at my card:

Tree hugs (CAS)

Are you wondering what my card has to do with our cue card?  Everything!!  Trees are out in the “OPEN”!!  They bear the weather, animals climbing on them, power lines running through them and people curving on them; and yet they still stand strong and tall!!

I love this Tree Hugs stamp set from Concord and 9th.  The trees look so life like.

Here is how I created this card:

  1. I used Recollection White cardstock and created a standard A2 size card, 4.25 x 5.50, scored at 4.25.
  2. Then I stamped the tree image three times using Versamark ink.
  3. After that, I lightly inked up the side of the trees with Distress Ink Old Paper with a blending tool and a mask.
  4. Then I stamped the sentiments from the same set using Stampin’ Up! Real Red Ink. I doubled stamp one of the hearts and BFF because carving in trees are as clean cut as we would like.

I absolutely love how this card turned out.  I can’t wait to make another one.

What do you think?  Please leave a comment below letting me know.

For more inspiration, check out my fellow Design Team members blog for more awesome work.

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Our Guest Designer this week:

Rachel

Our Sponsor this week is Craft Classes Online!

Supplies used:

 Tree Hugs Recollections White HeavyweightOnyx Versafine InkDistress Ink Old PaperReal Red Classic Ink

Thank you for stopping by!

~Kymona

You Bring a Smile – RAH

Posted in January 2016, Right at Home by

Hello everyone!!  I’m back from CHA all powered up and ready to hit the road running!!

I’m here today on the Right At Home (RAH) blog with my very first blog post as a design team member!!!  I’m so excited about this new release!!  I hope you are too!

Here’s a sneak peek of my card:

You Bring (RAH)1

To see the full card and get the full tutorial, please join me over on the Right At Home Blog today!

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

~Kymona

I’m Sorry…

Posted in January 2016, So Suzy Stamps by

Hello everyone!!  Kymona here all the way from CHA!!  I’m super excited and I can’t wait to share with all of you what I learned so far!!

In my absence, I’ve created a card to say I’m sorry for not being here with all of you!!

Man I just love how things come together.  I thought of that as I was writing this post!! No idea my card would fit in perfect with my absence.

Ok, ok, I stopped laughing now, here is my card:  

 For the full tutorial, please stop on by So Suzy Stamps blog, to see how I created this CAS card!!

 

What do you think? Please let me know!!  I can’t wait to see what you will create!

Supplies used:

I'm Sorry Pussy Willow Onyx Versafine Ink Recollections White Heavyweight

 

CS Make It Take It: Take a Stamp Challenge

Posted in CS Take It Make It Design Challenge, January 2016 by

Second Post for Today
If your looking for Your Next Stamp Sketch and Color Challenge, click here

Hello everyone!! I’m currently away at CHA. I promise to come back with tons of info to share with all of you.

I’m here today with CS Take It Make It Design Team for our CS Take It Make It: Take a Stamp Challenge for the month of January.

This month’s theme is Take a Stamp!!  That means take any stamp and create something, anything goes!! Now if that isn’t easy, I’m not sure what is!!

Take a look at my card:

Hello (TIMI)

I have to say I’m in love with Purple Onion Design Stamps!!!  They are too cute and fun to play with.  This cute rabbit stamp is called Fawn.  I love him!!

Here is how I created this card:

  1. I stamped the tree line horizon first then I stamped Fawn using my Stamp-A-Ma-Jig for perfect placement.
  2. I colored the images using Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils and Gamsol.
  3. The colors I used were 156 Cobalt Green, 124 Rose Carmine, 271 Warm GreyII, and 107 Cadmium Yellow.
  4. Then I stamped the sentiment under the hill!

Super cool and fun to create a scene!!

Take a closer look:

Hello closeup (TIMI)

Prizes:

We have two prizes to offer this month, the first is our sponsor prize. This winner will be chosen randomly from all of the entries in the challenge! The sponsor for January is: Dail Art!

Dali Art

prizeFrom left to right: assorted Indian ribbon and self adhesive Bindi embellishments, self adhesive gems in 5 colours and two sizes Indian Butterfly stamp.

Our second winner is our Design Winner. This winner is chosen by our DT, who all vote for their favorite design from all of the entries. This winner will have their winning project published in Craft Stamper Magazine, they will have a GDT slot for an upcoming challenge, and will also feature in their very own Winners Profile blog post!

Now if that isn’t a reason to play along I’m not sure what is!!

I can’t wait to see what you come up with.

Supplies used:

FawnTree line webMarquee Sentiments Everyday Recollections White HeavyweightFaber-Castell Polychromos Pencils Stamp-a-ma-jigGambsol

Thank you for stopping by!

~Kymona

YNS Sketch and Color Challenge #30

Posted in January 2016, Your Next Stamp Sketch and Color Challenge by

Hello everyone!! I’m currently away at CHA. I promise to come back with tons of info to share with all of you.

I’m here today with Your Next Stamp (YNS) and the Sketch and Color Challenge #30!!

Each challenge has a sketch and a color combo to choose from.

Take a look at the color combo:

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Take a look at the sketch:

 

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Take a look at my card:

Hello (NYS)

YNS Supplies: Houses on a Hill Die, Whatnot Sentiments Set Five, Ice Ice Baby Sparkly Gumdrops, Love Earth Gumdrops

Other Supplies: Tim Holtz’s Watercolor Paper, Distress Ink Salty Ocean, Hickory Smoke, Versafine Black Ink

I love the colors for this challenge that I knew I wanted to give them a try. I hope I’ve done them justice!!

What do you think?  Did I follow the sketch? Let me know below.

So are you ready for the new challenge?

You have until January 21th, 2016 at midnight EST to play along and submit your project on the YNS Blog post.  One random participant will win a $15 gift certificate to the Your Next Stamp Store.  If YNS stamps or dies are the focal point then the winner receives and additional $5 gift certificate fro a total of $20.  The winner will be announced on the YNS Blog the Sunday after the challenge closes.

I hope to see your projects!!

All of the supplies are listed above!!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

~Kymona