Chalkboard!

Hello Friends!

I hope those who celebrate Memorial Day had a nice long weekend!  I didn't get what I had planned to do, but we were busy and got quite a bit done towards our goal.  I guess sometimes the best made plans aren't always what happens!
It's Tuesday so that means I am back with another Loves Rubberstamps Challenge!   This week we want to see you doodle!  I was a bit frightened of this challenge when I seen it, but I woke up early one morning with it on my mind and quickly had it figured out.

Our Fabulous sponsors this week are Eureka Stamps & Bugaboo Stamps!

A while back I seen a fellow DT member do a the chalkboard technique.  I thought what a perfect way to doodle.  So I started with some black cardstock and stamped two sentiments from Amy R, Be Happy Sentiments in white ink.  I then started to doodle around in white pencil.  After I doodled a bit, I took a cotton ball and wiped in in the white ink and brushed it across the black cardstock to make it look like the chalkboard had been erased a few times.  It is really that simple.  I adhered it to a tag and added some embellishments.  I plan to use it in a scrapbook layout at a later time.

Supplies used: 
Amy R, Be Happy Sentiments

Lawn Fawn Retro Triple Pack Cord 

Simple Stories - Summer Fresh 

Prima Flowers

Metal Embellishments

Ribbon

How to play: 
Just upload a creation that follows this week's challenge to your online blog or gallery. Then leave a link to your project in the linky widget at the bottom of this post. If you upload to online galleries, please also use the tag or keyword LRSBC105. Our challenge is open to everyone, you can use any stamps and products that you would like, and you can enter as many times as you want. 

Deadline:
The linky entry widget will close at 9PM CST on Monday, June 2nd so all entries need to be in before then. 

Design Team Favorite Picks:
The Design Team members will also each choose their favorite card from this challenge and the winner's will be able to proudly display a special blog badge on their blog. The Design Team favorite's from Challenge 105 - will be announced before the posting of Challenge 107. ** These Winners will receive a $5.00 gift voucher for use on an order $25.00 or more ** 

** Be sure to Play Along in our - Weekly Blog Candy Giveaway! Just hop along with our Design Team in a Mini Blog Hop for the chance to win the hidden prize! Start the hop here on our Sensational Sunday Inspirations post **

Come on over and show us your creations at Loves Rubberstamps Challenge Blog!

Thank you for stopping by today! 

Blessings until next time….

Athina

Too Cool!

Happy Friday Friends!

So happy it is Friday!  And better yet, I am off on vacation next week.  I just plan on packing some more of the house up and some little projects to get ready to sell.  Later in the week we have plans to visit an antique flea market.  I am so ready to chill and relax and forget all the stress of work, even if just for one week!

Well, today I colored up Magnolia - Cool Edwin, he is a fun little guy!  I paper pieced his shirt to add some fun to it.  You see the little flags, well they are made out of washi tape.  I seen this the other day on Pinterest and thought I should give it a try.  I wish I would have seen that before our washi challenge a few weeks ago. 

Supplies used:

Magnolia - Cool Edwin 

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Copics
Simple Stories - Awesome

Lawn Fawn - Retro Triple Pack Cord

Brushed Corduroy - Distress Ink

Make sure to come and join our Anything goes challenge this week at Loves Rubberstamps!   I promise you it will be lots of fun! 

That is it for me today! 
Blessings until next time...
Athina

Happy, Happy, Happy!

Happy Friday Friends!

My allergies have been having fits the last few days.  I guess that is the price we pay for spring!  So I will keep it short today!

Since my head is foggy, I decided I should not try to color.  Who knows how that would have turned out.  But I did use my copics, do you know where?  The lacy circle cut out is colored with RV69. 

Supplies used:

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Copics
Simple Stories - Fabulous

Spellbinders
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Rusty Hinge
C. C. Designs - Be Happy Sentiments

Make sure to come and join our Pinterest Inspired challenge this week at Loves Rubberstamps!   I promise you it will be lots of fun! 

That is it for me today! 
Blessings until next time...
Athina

Easy Peasy!

Happy Friday Friends!

 I am sticking with my out of comfort zone theme.  You may look at the card below and think, REALLY?  Well yes.  I am one of those people that don't feel complete unless I have an image on my card.  Well ladies (and gents), I forced myself to create a quick fun card that anyone can make.  Really it was very simple.

First, I searched for sketches.  I found this one from Deconstructed Sketches.  Simple enough and cute! 

Then I picked out my papers and ribbons.  I used Simple Stories Celebration/Birthday 6x6 pack.  I cut them up and then added some scalloped cardstock, a ribbon, button, Lawn Fawn Retro Triple Pack Cord and the sentiment by C.C. Designs - Be Happy

Supplies used:

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Simple Stories Celebration/Birthday

Lawn Fawn Retro Triple Pack Cord
C.C. Designs - Be Happy

There you have it!  Easy Peasy and super quick!  Laura has been adding  new items to the store.  So be sure to check back often.  Also, make sure to stop by and play along with us in the Totally 1980's challenge!.

That is it for me today!  Have a great weekend and we will see you back next week.
Blessings until next time...
Athina

Bashful!

Hi Friends!

 It is Tuesday again, so that means I am back with another challenge for Loves Rubberstamps.   This one is a bit different, but lots of fun!  We want you to use Corrugated Cardboard on your creation!

Our fabulous sponsor is A Random Fan!

A Random Fan generously provided a few digi image for us to use this week.  I have used Little Miss Bashful!  She is adorable and I decided oranges and teals would be great on her.   She is colored with copics and cut out with Spellbinders Oval.  The paper is by Simple Stories - Fabulous.  I admit I looked at my cardboard for a while before I figured out how I wanted to use it.  It is painted with Tim Holtz Crackle Paint and then I used Tim Holtz Rusty Hinge Distress Ink to soften the white.  A complete supply list is below. 

 

 Copics used:

Hair:  E25, E27, E29, E49

Skin:  E000, E00, E13, E21

Shoes:  E25, E27, E29

Hat/Skirt:  YR12, YR15, YR18

Shirt:  Y00, Y11, Y15

Supplies used:

Copics

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black 

Simple Stories - Fabulous

Spellbinders - Large Oval & Scalloped Oval

Wild Orchid Crafts  Flowers

Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Rusty Hinge
Inkessentials - Blending Tool

 Lace

Tim Holtz Ticket

Cardboard

Tim Holtz White Picket Fence Crackle Paint

How to play: 
Just upload a creation that follows this week's challenge to your online blog or gallery. Then leave a link to your project in the linky widget at the bottom of this post. If you upload to online galleries, please also use the tag or keyword LRSBC95. Our challenge is open to everyone, you can use any stamps and products that you would like, and you can enter as many times as you want. 

Deadline:
The linky entry widget will close at 9PM CST on Monday, March 24th  so all entries need to be in before then. 

Design Team Favorite Picks:
The Design Team members will also each choose their favorite card from this challenge and the winner's will be able to proudly display a special blog badge on their blog. The Design Team favorite's from Challenge 95 - will be announced before the posting of Challenge 97. ** These Winners will receive a $5.00 gift voucher for use on an order $25.00 or more ** 

** Be sure to Play Along in our - Weekly Blog Candy Giveaway! Just hop along with our Design Team in a Mini Blog Hop for the chance to win the hidden prize! Start the hop here on our Sensational Sunday Inspirations post **

Come on over and show us your creations at Loves Rubberstamps Challenge Blog!

Thank you for stopping by today! 

Blessings until next time….

Athina

Best Birthday Wishes!

Happy Friday!

I hope your week went well.  The weather was a bit warmer here in Ohio which was nice!  I am very ready for spring, hence the inspiration for the card I want to share with you today.  I am tired of the dark colors, I needed to brighten things up a bit. 

So I have used C.C. Designs - Ice Cream Lucy image.  What about this image does not remind  you of spring or summer?  She is colored with copics!  I added some fun tickets, twine, button and Wild Orchid Crafts flowers for embellishments.  (A list of supplies can be found at the bottom for reference.)  I used a creamy yellow cardstock as the base, for a bit of sunshine!

Supplies used:

C.C. Designs - Ice Cream Lucy

C.C. Designs- Be Happy Sentiments (one of my favorites)

Copics

Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Brushed Curdory

Ink Blending Tool

Rich Cocoa Memento Ink

My Favorite Things - Die-Namics Rounder Banner Stax Die 

Wild Orchid Crafts - Flowers 

Simple Stories - Summer Fresh

Stampers Anonymous (soon to be added to the store!) 

Twine

Button

 

Keep in mind our challenge this week at Loves Rubberstamps, we want to see a funny sentiment!  Also make sure to check out the new items in the store.  Laura has been teasing us with a bunch of fun new items to come.  So make sure to keep your eyes peeled!

That is it for me today!  I hope you have a fantastic Friday and an even better weekend ahead!

Hugs,

Athina

Hope!

Hello Friends! 

 Friday is finally here!  It is also the end of January.  Where did the month go?  My goodness, it flew by so quick.  I can say it has been a very cold and snowy winter here and I am more than ready for spring.  So there leads to my title....Hope!  I am hoping that spring arrives very quickly this year!

 I colored up this little cutie, Tiddly Inks - Fairy Tenderhearted, with copics and used Spellbinders - Labels 24 to cut out the image.  The shape ended up being perfect.  I used Simple Stories - Fabulous & My Mind's Eye for my background.  I think she looks so delicate that I used some Wild Orchid Flowers and lace to finish her off.  Then added a ticket "Hope" as I thought it fit the image perfectly!

Supplies used:
Tiddly Inks - Fairy Tenderhearted

 Copics

Tuxedo Black - Memento Ink

Simple Stories - Fabulous 

My Mind's Eye 

Spellbinders 

Don't forget to stop by the Loves Rubberstamps store to see all the fun stuff!   Also, be sure to stop by and play in our challenge this week!  It's very easy, all you have to do is use lace.  That is it for me today.  Have a fabulous weekend!

Blessings until next time...

Athina

What Gives?

Good Day Crafty Friends!

How did your week go?  I hope all is well and you are ready for a nice relaxing weekend.  Maybe get those stamps out and come to join our weekly challenge at Loves Rubberstamps!  This week we have a super fun challenge to CASE a DT member.  So get to looking and come on over.  

The card I have to share today would be a super easy card to CASE.  I used Make It Crafty - Snowelf which is colored with copics.  I added some stickles in the background to give a hint of snow.  I also inked the background a bit with  Iced Spruce - Tim Holtz Distress Ink.  The image is simply cut out and matted with black cardstock.  The background papers are by My Mind's Eye and Simple Stories.  I simply broke the two with a strip of black ribbon.  Then I added a tag which is stamped with background lettering in Brushed Corduroy Tim Holtz Distress Ink.  The sentiment, by Sweet November,  is perfect for this image.  I think being packed in snow would really change your perspective. lol....

Supplies used:

Make It Crafty - Snowelf 

Sweet November - A Little Bit of Magic 

 Copics

Tuxedo Black - Memento Ink

 Iced Spruce - Tim Holtz Distress Ink

Brushed Corduroy - Tim Holtz Distress Ink 

Inkessentials - Blending Tool

Simple Stories - Handmade Holidays 

Don't forget to stop by the Loves Rubberstamps  store to see all the fun stuff!   That is it for me today.  Have a fabulous weekend!

Thank you for stopping by.

Blessings until next time...

Athina

Case Me!

Hello!

Well it is Tuesday again, so that means it is time for another challenge at Loves Rubberstamps!  This week is a fun one!  Are you ready??? 

This week we want you to Case Yourself or a Loves Rubberstamps Design Team Member. 

Are you scratching your head trying to figure out what that means?  

Well if so, all you need to do is find a card or project that we have created and make yours very similar, maybe changing a few things to make it your own!  It's that simple!  So look on the right hand side under Loves Rubberstamps Design Team and click away at each of the members.  You will find loads of beautiful work to choose from.

We also have a new sponsor this week - Aurora Wings! 

Ok, so now on to my project.  This was a tough choice, as there are so many talented artist on this team, but I narrowed it down to a few and finally picked Lydia's beautiful creation.

You can find her post with this beauty here.  I just love her style.

So I followed the pattern of the card, but when I finished, I thought to myself this really doesn't look nearly as cute as Lydia's.  Well, we are going with it!   I used the Saturated Canary - Thank You image (all other supplies are listed below).  I roughed up the edges of all papers and finished it off with ribbons.  I also added a little pin made by my aunt (see the pearls and butterfly on top of the bow).  She made these for Christmas and I am having a ball using them.

Copics used:  

Hair:  E29, E33, E31, E25, E50

Skin:  E000, E00, E21, E13

Dress:  BG0000, BG000, BG10, BG11, BG13, BG49, RV10, RV13, RV21

Here is the inside.

Supplies used:

Saturated Canary - Thank You

Tuxedo Black - Memento Ink

 Copics

My Minds Eye Paper - Dolled Up

Simple Stories - Fabulous 

Glitz Design - Cashmere Dame

Spellbinders

Amy R Be Happy Sentiments

Pearls

Ribbon

Button
Twine

Ok, so you have seen my case.  Grab a cup of coffee and have fun browsing until you find a project that strikes you.  Make your creation and then come share with us at Loves Rubberstamps! 

We can't wait to see what you have created!

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings until next time.

Athina

 

Dream as if you will live forever!

Hello Friends!

It is Tuesday and that means it is time for another challenge at Loves Rubberstamps.  This week we want you to use Metal!

Our wonderful sponsor this week is Kenny K!

Kenny K generously provided the design team with beautiful images to use.  So I choose to use Sweet Melissa.  She is just darling and sweet!  I colored her with copic markers and fussy cut her out so that she could sit in this cute window made of Simple Stories - Fabulous papers.  I then stitched around the edges and added some lace, ribbon and my METAL embellishments!  

Copics used:

Skin:  E000, E00, E11, E13

Hair:  E33, E35, E57

Pants:  E40, E41, E42, E43, E44

Shoes/Shirt:  YG00, YG01, YG03

Here is a closer look at the metal embellishment.  The pic is not real clear, but it states "Dream as if you'll live forever".  What an awesome statement!  I love it!

The inside, I used more papers and a cut out from Simple Stories - Fabulous papers to coordinate with the front.

Supplies used:

Whimsy Stamps - Kenny K - Sweet Melissa

Copics

Simple Stories - Fabulous

Ribbon

Lace

Tim Holtz Metal Embellishments

Metal is always fun to use on your creations, so come and show us what you have done!
Thanks so much for stopping by!  Your visit is always appreciated!
Blessings until next time…
Athina

So Special - Loves Rubberstamps Blog Hop!

Good Morning Friends -

Welcome to the Loves Rubberstamps weekly Sensational Sunday Blog Hop! The Design Team has created some gorgeous projects for your Inspiration. Check out each link and leave a comment. If you get lost along the way, each stop will have a full list of links. One of the Design Team posts is the hop's Sensational Sunday Sweet Spot and a name will be drawn from that list of comments to be in a monthly drawing for a $20 Loves Rubberstamps Gift Voucher!  We will draw the winner of the Voucher the 1st Sunday of each month! Remember, you have until 8:00 pm CST Saturday to leave your comments!

You should have arrived here from Dangina's blog!

Did you have a nice Christmas?  We sure did, but we aren't quite done celebrating just yet.  We have another family celebration today and one more next Sunday.  It has been wonderful seeing all of our family and spending some extra time with them this season.  So what crafty supplies did you get?  We decided to cut back on gifts this year, but I was fortunate enough to get a gift card to Michaels and a gift certificate to Loves Rubberstamps!  I will be shopping in the very near future for some more goodies!!!

Since we took a break last week, we have the entire team participating in the Hop today!  That means extra goodness for you!!!  I found this cute little Make It Crafty, Gnomey Peter added to the store.  Isn't he funny?  Even though he has a hat, I think he can be used anytime as he has the pirate feel.  I colored him with copics on cryogen paper.  I just ripped that paper and used Tim Holtz Distress ink in Brushed Corduroy.  The background papers are by Simple Stories, Aweso{me}.  The sentiment is by Amy R, Be Happy, stamped in Rich Cocoa Memento ink.

Copics used:

Hat/Pants: YG93, YG95, YG97

Jacket/Boots:  E44, E47, E49

Skin:  E000, E00, E11, E13

Hair:  E41, E43, E44, E47

So here is the remainder of the hop!  

Laura - Loves Rubberstamps Inspiration Blog
Dangina

Athina (you are here)

Shanna 

Marcy

Joni

Nina
Laura

Holly

Olivia

Ceal

Indah - A video tutorial!

Don't forget our special Holiday Blitz that ends Monday, December 30th! Lots of prizes up for grabs and the challenge is Anything Goes, so come on over and share your beautiful creations with us!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Be sure to check out what the other lovely ladies have created today.  

Blessings until next time...
Athina

Holiday Blitz - Loves Rubberstamps!

Hello Friends!

Today starts a special HOLIDAY BLITZ challenge at Loves Rubberstamps Challenges where we will be giving away TONS of prizes with multiple winners!  The Holiday Blitz is your favorite.... ANYTHING GOES...theme AND it will last from now until December 30th so you have plenty of time to get your entries in!  We will have prize packages to give away from the following companies:

KENNY K STAMPS - 2 PRIZE PACKAGES

QKR STAMPEDE

AURORA WINGS

MILK 'N COFFEE STAMPS

CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS

EUREKA STAMPS

C.C. DESIGNS

and... Loves Rubberstamps is giving away a $50.00 Gift Voucher!

You will DEFINITELY want to play along with us :) Remember you have until December 30th to get your entries in :)

 

Since we have seen some snow lately, I thought the cutest little snowman is in order, A Cozy Cup of Wishes.  I had fun coloring him up, but now that I look at him, he looks a bit flourescent.  Hmmm….  Well, I used a Sweet Shop sketch and came up with this fun one!

Copics used:

Boots:  W1, W3, W5, W7

Skirt:  E44, E47, E49

Jacket:  G20, G24, G94, G99

Scarf:  R14, R46, R59, RV99

Kraftin Kimmie - A Cup of Cozy Wishes

Tuxedo Black - Memento Ink

Copics

Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Brushed Curduroy

Inkessentials - Blending Tool

Simple Stories - Aweso{me}

My Minds Eye Paper

Spellbinders

Tim Holtz Alterations On the Edge - Snow Flurries Die

Pearls

Lace

Sketch used:

Make sure to come over and play along in our HOLIDAY BLITZ!  Remember you have until December 30th to get your entries in :)

Thanks for stopping by…

Blessings until next time

Athina

Snowfall! Loves Rubberstamps Blog Hop

Good Morning Friends -

Welcome to the Loves Rubberstamps weekly Sensational Sunday Blog Hop! The Design Team has created some gorgeous projects for your Inspiration. Check out each link and leave a comment. If you get lost along the way, each stop will have a full list of links. One of the Design Team posts is the hop's Sensational Sunday Sweet Spot and a name will be drawn from that list of comments to be in a monthly drawing for a $20 Loves Rubberstamps Gift Voucher!  We will draw the winner of the Voucher the 1st Sunday of each month! Remember, you have until 8:00 pm CST Saturday to leave your comments!

You should have arrived here from Dangina's blog!

I love Magnolia images, especially this time of year.  I grabbed Tilda with Ribbon Heart Scarf and had fun coloring her up with rich Christmas green and reds.  All the snow falling was a fact here in Ohio yesterday. I did a joy fold card for something a little different.  I think she turned out pretty well and is decked for the upcoming celebrations.  I finished the card off with a bow, lace and some pearls.

Front side of the card:

Copics used:

Skin:  E000, E00, E11, E13

Hair:  Y21, YR23, E37, E59

Shoes: W1, W3, W5, W7
Boots:  E21 E23, E25, E29

Jacket:  R14, R46, R39, RV99
Scarf/Mittens/Hat:  G20, G24, G94, G99

Inside of the card

Supplies used:
Magnolia - Tilda with Ribbon Heart Scarf
Copics
Tuxedo Black - Memento Ink
My Minds Eye - Lost & Found Christmas

Simple Stories - Aweso{me}
Ribbon
Lace
Pearls

So here is the remainder of the hop!  

Laura - Loves Rubberstamps Inspiration Blog
Dangina

Athina (you are here)

Shanna 

Marcy

Joni

Nina
Laura

Today is the last day to apply for the Loves Rubberstamps Design Team.  Check out the details of the DT call here.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Be sure to check out what the other lovely ladies have created today.  

Blessings until next time...
Athina