Love Them! Loves Rubberstamps Challenge!

Hello Everyone!

It is Tuesday, so that means I am back with another challenge for Loves Rubberstamps!  One of the hot trends right now is Washi Tape or Faux Washi Tape.  So that is what we want to see this time.  Get out those rolls and show us what you have!

Our Fabulous sponsor this week is The Doodle Garden!

You might start seeing a few more scrapbook pages from me in the near future.  Spring is coming so that means I need to get my dad's scrapbook done for Father's Day.  So here is my very first page for this year.  It is my nieces and nephews.  They are just as sweet and rotten as they come.   I had some fun with distress inks on a background page by Basic Grey.  The supplies are listed below.

Penny Black - Love Chapter

Inkessentials - Blending Tool

Tim Holtz - Gathered Twigs Distress Ink

Tim Holtz - Aged Mahogany Distress Ink

Tim Holtz - Forest Moss Distress Ink

Retro Tripple Pack - Hemp (Lawn Fawn)

Making Memories - Note Cards

Tim Holtz Tickets

Button

Doily

Stampers Anonymous Background Stamps (coming to the store soon) 

Washi Tape 

I loosely used this sketch below.

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 LRSBC91. 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 3rd  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 92 - will be announced before the posting of Challenge 94. ** 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 washi tape creations at Loves Rubberstamps Challenge Blog!

Thank you for stopping by today! 

Blessings until next time….

Athina

Thankful for You! Sensational Sunday Blog Hop - Loves Rubberstamps!

Good Morning Fellow Crafters -

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!

It is so hard to believe that the first week of September has already flown by.  I was on vacation this week and we ended it with a huge garage sale.  I am puzzled as we were exhausted after the sale, but did nothing but sit around and talk to people all day.  Who knows??  We were just happy it was successful and we rid our house of lots of goodies.

Ok, on to today's creation...  I made a little card using my Ranger (Tim Holtz) inks and markers.  They are always so fun to pull out and create.  By the time I am done, I have a huge mess on my desk.  Well, that may not be all that unusual, but it is a bigger mess than I started with.  I used water color paper and Hero Arts Design Block Silhouette stamp to begin.  I colored the stamp with my Tim Holtz Distress Markers and then spritzed them with water.  I then stamped the background image.  It is not a sharp image, but that is ok for the background.  Then I used Distress Ink with a ink blending tool to go around the edges.  I added some pearls to the background and tore the bottom off.  I matted the image and placed it on the card. 

 I then added a bow and a tag.  The background of the tag was stamped with Penny Black, Love Chapter font in Brushed Curdory distress ink and then inked around the edges with Rusty Hinge distress ink.  The sentiment is from the Be Happy, Amy R, collection and stamped with Memento Black Tuxedo ink.   

Distress Markers used:

Barn Door

Fired Brick

Forest Moss 

Frayed Burlap

Peeled Paint

Spiced Marmalade

Vintage Photo

Wild Honey

Distress Ink used:  

Brushed Cordoroy

Rusty Hinge

Scattered Straw

So here is the remainder of the hop!

Laura - Loves Rubberstamps Inspiration Blog

Dangina

Athina (you are here)

Shanna 

Marcy

Nicole

Joni

Nina

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

Blessings until next time...
Athina

Enjoy the Ride - Sensational Sunday Blog Hop Loves Rubberstamps!

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!

 Since a few weeks ago when our challenge was 4x9, I have been having fun with that size.  It is a bit new for me and I am loving it!  The size was perfect for this adorable Penny Black, Enjoy the Ride, image.  I received this image about six months ago and just loved her, but never had the chance to ink her up.  Well, now I have.  I inked her with Tuxedo Black Memento ink.  She is colored with copics and the background of the image is done with Broken China and Brushed Corduroy Distress ink.  The image is cut out with Spellbinders, Labels 21.  The background papers are Tea for Two by Cosmo Cricket.

Copics used:

Skin:  E000, E00, E11

Hair:  C1, C3, C5

Skirt:  G20, G24, G94, G99

Sweater:  E50, E53, E55

Flowers:  BV11, BV13, BV17, W5

Today is the first day of our new design team term.  Please help me give a warm welcome to the very talented ladies joining our group!

Nicole Nastali - Nicole's Craft Nook

Joni Mastronardi - Joni 52 Stamps and Scraps

Nina - PaperDaisies  PaperDaisies 

Indah Permatasari -  Amberlycraft  Youtube Channel - missambercrafts

So here is the remainder of the hop!

Laura - Loves Rubberstamps Inspiration Blog

Dangina

Athina (you are here)

Shanna 

Marcy

Nicole

Joni

Nina

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

Blessings until next time...
Athina

Loves Rubberstamps - How Charming Challenge

Hello!

Happy Tuesday to you!  Today I am back with another challenge by Loves Rubberstamps!

This week we want to see "How Charming" you are!  So show us your charm!

Our sponsors this week is The Paper Shelter!

I have had this image by Penny Black (Rugged Angel) for some time.  I have always loved her and finally had the chance to add some color to this cutie!  She is stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink and colored with copics.  After cutting the image as a square, i decided if she is rugged, I must also make the card a bit distressed.  So it is torn and distressed around the edges.   The edges are inked with Tim Holtz Gathered Twigs distress ink.   I also used SImple Stories Handmade Holiday paper for the background.  Added a bird house charm, ribbon, burlap, and a little heart for the corner.  

Copics used:

Skin:  E000, E00, E11, R20

Hair:  E31, E25, E29

Dress:  E40, E41, E43

Boots:  E31, E37, E57

Scarf/Gloves:  R24, R29, E07

Jacket:  YG93, YG95, YG97

For the inside, I used matching papers from the SImple Stories Handmade Holiday pack and finished it off with a button and twine.

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 the challenge blog post. If you upload to online galleries, please also use the tag or keyword LRSBC62. 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, July 29th, so all entries need to be in before then. 

Prize Information:

One lucky participant will be chosen using a random number generator! They will be able to proudly display our Winner's Badge on their blog and they will also win the Loves Rubberstamps Gift Voucher as well as any prizes being offered by Guest Sponsors that week.

We will have two different possibilities for a gift voucher prize from Loves Rubberstamps for the winner as well.

$10.00 - If the stamp used is from a company that we do not carry in our store

$20.00 - If the stamp used is from a company that we DO carry in our store

If you want to see what companies we carry visit our store Loves Rubberstamps

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 61 - will be announced before the posting of Challenge 63. ** These Winners will receive a $5.00 gift voucher for use on an order $25.00 or more **

Don't forget our Design Team call!

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come on over to Loves Rubberstamps and share your "Charming" creations.

Blessings until next time...

Athina

Sensational Sunday 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 win a $10 Loves Rubberstamps store gift certificate. So, all you have to do is hop along and see all the creations and leave a little love for the Designers! You have until Saturday, July 27 th, at 8pm CST. Have fun and we hope that you enjoy the hop!

If you've arrived here from Dangina's blog you are right on track! If not, I have posted the whole blog hop list below just in case you get lost along the way!

Supplies:

Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous - Urban Chic

Penny Black - Love Chapter

Tim Holtz Distress Inks

Peacock Feathers

Peeled Paint

Spun Sugar

Mustard Seed

Gathered Twigs

Ribbon

Lace

Charm

Ranger Archival Ink - Plum

Pearls

Your next stop on the hop is Shanna!

Laura - Loves Rubberstamps Inspiration Blog

Dangina

Athina (you are here!)

Shanna

Lydia

Marcy

Ivonne

We hope you have fun on the hop today!  It is a great way to see what the very talented design team is up to!

Also, Loves Rubberstamps is has openings for three new design team members.  Check out the DT call here if you are interested in being part of this fun group of talented ladies!

Thanks for stopping by!  I do appreciate your visit!

Blessings until next time...

Athina

{PIN}spirational Challenge # 60

Hello Friends! I am back with another {PIN}spirational Challenge!  In case you don't know what the {PIN}spirational Challenge is all about, well let me share with you.  Each week you are given a picture for inspiration.  All you have to do is create based on that picture.  So here is this weeks picture: Our Sponsors: When you see my card, you will likely think, what does this have to do with mermaids?  Well, it doesn't.  Instead I focused on the browns and golds for my card.  I embossed in gold, a clock background.  Then a brown tree.  I distressed the edges and added a ribbon and brad.  The base is kraft.   For the inside, I used more gold and distress inks. Supplies used: Tim Holtz:  Clear Embossing Ink, Distress Embossing Powder (Vintage Photo), Enchanted Gold Embossing Powder, Faded Jeans, Stormy Sky and Walnut Stain distress ink. Stamps:  Penny Black - Fantasy & Clock Face Background. I have to say, it is a bit of a sad day for me, as it will be my last post with {PIN}spirational Challenge.   I have made the decision to step down and reduced some stress in my life.  But I am sure I will be back to play along with the fabulous design team challenges in the future.  A special thanks to our great leader Deanne! Be sure to come over to {PIN}spirational Challenge and play along with us!   Thank you for stopping by.  Don't for get to scroll for the other two posts for today. Blessings until next time.... Athina

Loves Rubberstamps Sunday 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 win a $10 Loves Rubberstamps store gift certificate. So, all you have to do is hop along and see all the creations and leave a little love for the Designers! You have until Saturday, May 18th, at 8pm CST. Have fun and we hope that you enjoy the hop!

If you've arrived here from Dangina's blog you are right on track! If not, I have posted the whole blog hop list below just in case you get lost along the way!

I have been trying to work a bit on a book for my dad for the last year.  Well, it is now down to crunch time so I have to feverishly get something done for Father's Day.  Last October, my cousin got married.  Unfortunately, I was not able to attend, but my handy right hand photographer (dad) captured this great photo of the beautiful bride and her groom.  This layout will go in his book for this year.   Sorry the picture is not great.  For some reason, I struggle getting pics of a layout.

I used brown and creme cardstock as the background.  The cream was inked with Walnut Stain distress ink after being crumpled and distressed.  I sewed it to the brown cardstock and started my layout.  I added some papers from Bo Bunny Blissful Blizzard collection and Simple stories.  I also used a doily and some lace on the background.

 I used a stamp I have had for years in the corner (sorry, don't know the brand) with Rich Cocoa Memento Ink.

For the tag, I used Rich Cocoa Memento Ink to stamp 1 Corinthians 13:4-8.  I then used Old Paper, Brushed Corduroy, Scattered Straw, Walnut Stain, and Aged Mahogany distress ink to ink the tag. 

The top of the tag includes wild orchid flowers, a hat pin and a die cut heart.

Your next stop on the hop is Shanna!

Laura - Loves Rubberstamps Inspiration Blog

Dangina

Athina (you are here!)

Shanna

Lydia

Marcy

Ivonne

We hope you have fun on the hop today!  It is a great way to see what the very talented design team is up to!

Thanks for stopping by!  I do appreciate your visit!

Blessings until next time...

Athina

Crafty Gals December Challenge

Good Monday Morning Everyone!

Today I have my first challenge ever!  I am so excited!!  Over at SCS, I have joined a blogging group that has a monthly challenge to be posted the 5th of each month.  You can see the others in the group on the left hand side of my blog under "Crafty Gals".  Please take a look, they all do awesome work!

So, Melina hosted the first challenge, The Power of Three.  Here are the requirements:

Make a holiday card keeping the number 3 in mind. Everything on your card has to be in 3's. 3 layers, 3 stamped images (or an image with 3 things on it), 3 embellishments (3 buttons, 3 ribbons etc. or 1 ribbon, 1 pearl, and 1 brad etc). No words or sentiments on the front of your card. Your sentiment must be on the inside.

So here goes!  I originally thought, I would do 3 snowflakes or doilies, but then I found this Penny Black Carolers stamp in my drawer.  It was perfect for this challenge.  I have colored caroling hens with copics and used a music sheet as my background.  I tore red paper to go around the image.  I did not realize that I usually use more than three layers on the front of a card, it was a bit difficult for me to step back.  But challenges make us grow.  I finished off the front with three buttons with twine.

Just a closer look at the images.  I used Tim Holtz distress ink around the edges, scattered straw and walnut stain.
Copics used:

Beaks/Feet:  Y32, T35, W3, W1
Gobblers:  E08, E13, E19 (at least I think that is what they are called)
Body:  W1, W3, W5
Music sheet:  E50, E53, E55

The inside I matched up to the front papers.  The sentiment is by Stampabilities.

I have the perfect person in mind to receive this card.  She loves little chickens! One Christmas card done!  Remember to check out the other ladies cards from Crafty Gals!

Thank you for looking.
Blessings until next time,
Athina