English Countryside - Project 6

Hope everyone had a nice Memorial day celebrating our freedom and remembering those that gave all to   defend it.  Today I would like to post one of my favorite sets of stamps from Art Impressions watercolor series...The English Countryside.  These scenes are created using multiple stamps and are watercolored with Marvy Markers.  I'm often asked if other markers would work...well I suppose, if you have a good eye for color.  But I like the way Bonnie explains exactly how to complete each project, what ink to stamp with, which Marvy Markers to use, even the watercolor paper and brushes.  When I first started I took a few classes but soon learned to follow the directions in the Project pamphlet.  Take it step by step and you can do it too!  In addition Bonnie has some great youtube tutorials plus an awesome DVD.  I love the DVD because she starts out listing everything you will need for each project.  I just play and then pause the DVD until I have finished each step.
Great projects.  Ok, back to the English Countryside Project 6.....here are some more scenes that I did from that series.  If you will click on the highlighted words above they are a direct link to that item.  Please leave a comment.  They are always so appreciated. It's nice to know who has dropped by.   If I can help in anyway don't hesitate to ask.  Happy stamping!

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Challenge Number 17.... Using a Sentiment as the Main Focus

Can You believe that we are already at challenge 17!!! Time flies when you are having fun for sure! This week si one of my favorite challenges... to use a sentiment as your main focus and here are the DT's take on this challenge...

Dawn

Kirsi

Soili

Barbara

And now the details...

Here are the rules for this challenge...OH...but first... what do you win???

Each Week... we will have one winner that will win a $10 gift certificate for AI stamps

1. Please remember to create a new card for this challenge.

2. Link it directly using In-Linkz.

3. One entry for the weekly drawing and two if you use an ART IMPRESSIONS' stamp!

4. You will have until Wednesday at midnight to upload your creation.

5. please put a * next to your name is you would like to be considered for a future guest designer spot.

Thanks for stopping in and We cannot wait to see what you create!

June's Guest Designer is going to be

NANCY

and this weeks winner is
Barbara

Please contact me at camelot4101@aol.com for your prize!

 



HOORAY!!!

Have you noticed that Finland won Ice Hockey World Championship, YAHOO!!!
At last after 16 years.
I have watched the matches on TV so haven't got time to create cards.

But here's one older one.
We celebrate mothers day second sunday in May.

Happy Stamping!!!

Kirsi

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Challenge 16...Decorate the Inside of Your Card Too!

This is a fun challenge this week. It is to decorate the inside of your card too! Consider it another whole "page" to show off your talent!Here are some samples from the DT and our guest designer...

Barbara Bruder

Dawn

And now for this weeks winner...

LANEY

please contact me at camelot4101@aol.com with your first and last name and your e mail address so that I can get you your prize!

Here are the rules for this challenge...OH...but first... what do you win???

Each Week... we will have one winner that will win a $10 gift certificate for AI stamps!

1. Please remember to create a new card for this challenge.

2. Link it directly using In-Linkz.

3. One entry for the weekly drawing and two if you use an ART IMPRESSIONS' stamp!

4. You will have until Wednesday at midnight to upload your creation.

5. please put a * next to your name is you would like to be considered for a future guest designer spot.

Thanks for stopping in and We cannot wait to see what you create!

We will announce the winner of last weeks challenge on Thursday!

Gossip Club

Hope all the mothers enjoyed a very special day just for them and that all their children, grandchildren and extended children all showed their love and appreciation for their mothers. I know I wish I could send my love to my mother but she is in heaven now...
I am posting another sample I did for my former store. Hope you like it.  Do you know someone you would like to put a smile on their face and warmth and love in their heart....who could resist this one.

Gossip Club

Recipe:

Art Impressions T-1522 Gossip Club

Art Impressions G-1662 My Advice Doll

Momento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad

Copic Markers:

Skin:  E000, E02, R02

Hair:  C00, C2; Y11, Y19; YR02, E08

Lipstick: R14

Glasses: B0000

Tea inside cup:  E01

Dress #1: BV01, BV04

Dress #2: V01, V04, V09

Dress #3: YG17

Cups:  YG17

Jewelery, etc. YR01

Challenge 15... BLING, GLITTER and SPARKLE!

Welcome and thanks for stopping in! This weeks challenge is to use glitter,bling,sparkle...anything shiney on your card!Here are some cards from our designers and our guest designer Barbara Bruder... 

Barbara 

Kirsi 

Dawn

How funny that Kirsi and I used the same image... great minds I guess!!!

And now for this weeks winner...

TRENA

please contact me at camelot4101@aol.com with your first and last name and your e mail address so that I can get you your prize!

Here are the rules for this challenge...

OH...but first... what do you win???

Each Week... we will have one winner that will win a $10 gift certificate for AI stamps!

1. Please remember to create a new card for this challenge.

2. Link it directly using In-Linkz.

3. One entry for the weekly drawing and two if you use an ART IMPRESSIONS' stamp!

4. You will have until Wednesday at midnight to upload your creation.

5. please put a * next to your name is you would like to be considered for a future guest designer spot.

Thanks for stopping in and We cannot wait to see what you create!

We will announce the winner of last weeks challenge on Thursday!

More text stamp

Here's another card made with finnish text stamp set.

You can find the folding tutorial to this card from here.

Happy stamping =)



Happy Birthday "Wild Thing"

Here is a quick post.  This card I did for the stamp store I use to volunteer for...hope it puts a smile on your face. Art Impression stamps tend to do this...got someone you would like to send this card to?

Art Impressions "Birdie & Scratch" U-1831
Art Impressions "Wild Thing" E-1911
Ink:  Momento London Fog
Copic Markers
R22, R24, R29
R35, R37, R39
YR61, YR65, YR68
G24
W0, W1
Y000, Y04
Spica - Garnet 22
Spica - Clear 00