Sneak Peek: Christmas Pines {#GDP049}

I'm playing along with the Global Design Project this week. It is a color challenge. I also thought I would use this opportunity to post a sneak peek of the new Christmas Pines stamp set from the holiday catalog. All products Stampin' Up!

If you follow my blog at all, you will know I love using stamps in unexpected ways. When I saw the new Christmas Pines stamp set, (with matching dies) I saw all kinds of possibilities other than just for the holidays. 

 Do you see as many uses for these images as I do? 

I've paired the simple pine branch image with a splattering of Basic Black Archival ink using one of my favorite stamps from the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set and a few of the pine branch die cuts from the matching Pretty Pines Thinlits dies. The words were stamped using images from the set called Labeler Alphabet. I love how I can stamp ANY word I want using that set. 

The Labeler Alphabet is available right now. The Christmas Pines stamps and Pretty Pines Thinlits (available as a bundle), will be available in the new holiday catalog September 1. 

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As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,

Kim

Global Design Project 034 ~ Sketch Challenge

I'm playing along with the Global Design Project challenge this week, which is a sketch challenge.

When you are playing along with a sketch challenge, remember it is just a jumping off point. Your artwork doesn't have to literally be just like the sketch. As you can see, mine is a loose interpretation of the above sketch. All products Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.

I was so glad the stamp set Remarkable You will be in the new annual catalog. I've really had fun using it with watercolor samples.  For the scruffy looking netting behind the sentiment, I used a piece of cheesecloth. I tapped Versamark on it, then coated it with Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder, then heat set it. I used a skewer to hold it in place while using my heat tool on it. One more tip: if you want to give your layers a real "punch", double up on the Stampin' Dimensionals. See how the colorful layer seems to float over the base card? Stack your dimensionals. 

The "thanks" is from Greetings Thinlits and I'm so sorry to see it on the retiring list! If you have browsed my blog a bit, you will see that I have really used those dies. I would grab them while they are available if you don't own them. The speckles on the background were made with the Gold Wink of Stella Glitter Brush. I simply gave the Wink of Stella a little squeeze and tapped it on the aforementioned skewer while holding both over my project. Voila! Perfect glittery splatters. 

Supply list:

I'm always sad to see some of my favorites on the Stampin' Up! retiring list, (some are up to 50% off) but I am SO excited about the new catalog items available in June! Out with the old...in with the new. Quantities are limited, so order your favorites right away. 

Click this link for a pdf file listing all retiring items. Don't miss out, time is short for the great deals. Or click on the picture below to take you to my on-line store. 

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As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,

Kim

Sneak Peek: Beautiful Ride

When I saw the stamp set called Beautiful Ride in the new Occasions catalog (you can order from starting January 5th), I was very excited. I adore the little car! I have paired it with some images from other stamp sets for a collage-type feel. All products are Stampin' Up!

I stamped the car with Basic Black Archival Ink on Watercolor paper and colored the car using a blender pen and Bermuda Bay Ink and Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. I have used Stampin' Dimensionals on both of the words and the car to add some depth and interest to the project.

The flower (Definitely Dahlia background stamp) was stamped with the Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad. At first, it was my attempt at a "funky" sun. Then I realized that I really wanted the little tree from the Sheltering Tree stamp set behind the car. I added washi tape from the Everyday Chic Designer washi tape set for the road. All in all, I really liked how it turned out. I think this would make a perfect birthday or thinking of you card. 

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Happy Holidays!

Kim

Rich Razzleberry & Daffodil Delight Blendabilities

Blendabilities offer a complete WOW factor like nothing else I've used. The richness of the shading it is possible to achieve with these alcohol based markers is just beautiful. Forgive me, I did smudge the top of this card with an inky finger, but didn't see it until it was too late. I am hoping the beauty of the flower makes it not so noticeable!

I stamped the flower from the Hostess set Bloom with Hope with  Tuxedo Black Memento on Whisper White cardstock, then used Daffodil Delight and Rich Razzleberry Blendabilities to color it in. Selective use of the Color Lifter really brings the flower to life. The leaves are from the same set and stamped with Stampin' Up! Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad and the other images from Gorgeous Grunge are stamped with Daffodil Delight & Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pads. 

I highlighted areas of the flower center with tiny dots using the Signo uni-ball gel pen. After cutting out the flower, I used a small stylus to trace the lines around the edges of the petals, pushing down slightly to "dent" the paper. Then I flipped the paper over upside down and used the large end of the stylus to plump or gently push out the areas inside the dented lines. The texture this technique creates is quite lovely. The picture below doesn't do it justice. Used some Linen Thread for added interest and doubled up on the Stampin' Dimensionals to pop the flower up. Doubling them really adds a certain oomph to the card. I think this flower is screaming "look at me"! 

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Rich Razzleberry Assortment

$11.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Daffodil Delight Assortment

$11.95

Stampin' Blendabilitiesª Alcohol Marker Color Lifter

$4.95

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Bloom With Hope Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$17.00

Gorgeous Grunge Clear Stamp Set

$17.95

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$5.95

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Rich Razzlebberry Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

White Signo Uni-Ball Gel Pen

$3.95

Stampin' Dimensionals

$3.95

Make the world a better place one day at a time. It's up to us. 

Arfully Yours,
Kim Jolley

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Life is an adventure.

My design inspiration was this week's Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge.  I just love a tall & skinny card! This  6" x 3 1/2" card showcases Stampin' Up! Sweet Taffy Designer Paper and the rubber stamp sets Life's Adventure (earn this set as a hostess) and Gorgeous Grunge. Card base is Stampin' Up Whisper White card stock.

I used Stampin' Up! Classic Stampin' Pads in Old Olive and Daffodil Delight. I finished it off with Brights Candy Dots to accent the center of the wheels. 

I think this cheery little card would brighten anyone's day! 

Artfully Yours,

Kim

Sweet Taffy Designer Series Paper

$10.95

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Life's Adventure Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$11.00

Gorgeous Grunge Clear Stamp Set

$17.95

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$5.95

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Brights Candy Dots

$5.95

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