Goldie Golfer

Hello everyone!  While you are looking at my card... I am attending the National Scrapbooking Day Crop at the OCS store in Bolton!  If you happen to be joining me, be sure to stop by and say hello :o)  I am from a family of golfers, so when I see golf themed cardmaking supplies, I get a little excited!  I am using Goldie Golfer from Art Impressions, whom I love - I especially like her rather arrogant pose on the golf green:

I may have squealed out loud when I was viewing Lora's preorders for Memory Box dies this spring, and I spotted this little Golf Club Landscape die... see the little golf flag up on the hill?  Yup, had to have it. 

It's pretty rare for me to not use any patterned paper on a card, but as I wanted to create a little scene, I just used some die cut clouds, the landscape die and I hand cut a golf green for her to stand on.  Another new gadget in my craft room is the Gift Bag Punch Board from We R Memory Keepers, so I used it to make a little gift bag to hold a sleeve of golf balls.  (You can find the WRMK punch boards in the OCS store here!)  It took just a few minutes to make, using just a 7" x 11" piece of cardstock - and voila! I have a matching gift bag.

 

Don't forget that our May Challenge on the OCS blog is "Anything Goes + an Embellishment", any stamped image is fine, just no digis please! I am practically embellishment-challenged, since I have a pretty clean style, but I managed to sneak a couple of blue glass dots onto my card today!

OCS products used:  Goldie Golfer by Art Impressions

Golf Club Landscape die, Memory Box

We R Memory Keepers Gift Bag Punch Board

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copics Used: Skin E13, E11, E00, E000

Hair: E55, E53, E51

Outfit: R24, R22, R20, B02, B01, B00, B000

Club/shoes: W5, W3, W1

Earrings: Y26, Y23

Xpress-It Blending Cardstock

 

 

 

Give Thanks

Today's card features another beautiful image from Whimsy Stamps Wee Stamps artist Sylvia Zet, and displays this months challenge theme for One Crazy Stamper of Thanksgiving or Halloween.

The image is Wyanet available here and I have used Copics to color her. The image was then cut and matted with a Spellbinders die, and then mounted on paper from My Mind's Eye. Butterfly dies from Cherry Lynn, and floral flourishes from Memory Box frame the image.  The butterflies received a coat of Icicle Stickles, and the beads and star on her outfit have Turquoise Viva Decor Pearl Pen accents.

Card Recipe -

Hair - E 44, E47, E49

Outfit - YR21, YR23, YR24

Skin - E21, E11, E13

Purples - BV02, BV04, BV08

Turquoise - BG72, BG75, BG78

Rock - W4, W6, W8

Sky - BG11, YR31, RV63, Colorless Blender

You still have over a week to enter the monthly challenge here at One Crazy Stamper to win a fabulous prize - check out all of the details by clicking on the icon at the top of this blog.

 

 

A Very Scary Sight!!!

Wow, hard to believe but it's only a couple of more weeks until one of my favorite holidays will be here - I love Halloween almost as much as Christmas - the ghosts and goblins will be out prowling the streets. My card this week features the adorable image Hazel from Whimsy Stamps Wee Stamps collection, and fits the theme for this months challenge at One Crazy Stamper.

I colored the image with Copics then cut it out with a Spellbinders die, then used an Antique Linen Distress Ink pad to color the background. The edges of the die shape were also inked with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The dp is from My Mind's Eye Happy Haunting collection, which is also where the "Scary" word came from. I used two Memory Box dies to cut the spider web and spider for the corner of the card front. The hints of glitter on the spider were created with a Sakura Star Dust pen.

Card Recipe -

Dress, Hat - V05, V06, V09

Black - N6, N8, N10

Green Hair - YG21, YG23, YG25, YG17

Broom - YR21, YR23, YR24

Oranges - YR02, YR04, YR09

Broom Handle/Browns - E35, E37

Skin- YR00, YR01. BV01

Don't forget to check out the beautiful creations from the rest of the design team and enter the monthly challenge to win a fabulous prize.

Pretty as a Picture!

Good Morning.  It is "Wonderful Wednesday" once again at One Crazy Stamper.  Since we visited last week things have cooled down and I am enjoying life a lot more. 

Today's card uses an older but new to me stamp from the My Favorite Things "Pure Innocence" line.  There are many to choose from in this line and she is perfect to paper piece like I did.  Her dress, boots and the picture frame are all paper pieced.

Supplies Used: Copic Xpress It Blending Card Stock, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, My Favorite Things "Picture Perfect", Copic Markers, Authentique Spring Pad, Memory Box Dies

A close up of the image:

Copics Used: Skin ~ E00, E02, E11, R20; Hair ~ E35, Y21, YR23; Ground ~ E31, E33, E35, E37; Sky ~ B000, 0

So, thank you for coming by today.  Don't forget there is still time to enter our "Kraft Challenge" for the month of July.  See the details above.

Hugs,

Red Hat Girl

Good Morning and welcome to another Wonderful Wednesday.  It is my turn to once again post here today and I have a card using the new line of stamps called My Besties.  I was inspired to make this card because the hat reminded me of the red hat society.  I did a little research and this is what I found out about the beginning of the society :

The founder of the Society is artist Sue Ellen Cooper, who lives in Fullerton, Orange County, California. In 1997, Cooper gave a friend a 55th birthday gift consisting of a red bowler purchased at an antique store along with a copy of Jenny Joseph's poem "Warning". The opening lines of the poem read:

"When I am an old woman I shall wear purple With a red hat that doesn't go and doesn't suit me."

Originally the society was open for only women over 50, but now is open to all women.  Sounds like a fun time with girlfriends :)

Here is the card:

Supplies Used:  Copic Xpress It Blending Card Stock, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, My Besties by Sherri Baldy "Downtown Abigail", Copic Markers, Memory Box Riviera Corner Die, Kaisercraft Silver Rhinestones, Silver Stickles, Glossy Accents

A close up of the image:

Copics Used:  Skin ~ E00, E02, E11, R20; Hair ~ E55, Y21, YR23; Clothes ~ 0, BV02, BV04, BV08, R32, R35, R37, W1, W3; Hat ~ BV02, BV04, BV08, G29,R32, R35, R37; Shoes ~ E40, E42, E43

Thanks for dropping in today.  Don't forget our challenge this month to use the colour kraft.  See the above pinned post for details.

Hugs,

Glitter Rules!!!!!

Welcome to Terrific Tuesday time here at One Crazy Stamper, and this month I get to show you all a great tutorial featuring a variety of items that can be purchased at the online store. When I first saw this tutorial late last year, the original instructions used the Outline Peel-off Stickers from any of the companies that now sell this item, but I wanted to try for the same look using several of the Memory Box dies that I have been collecting. The end result is stunning!!!

So gather your supplies -

Sookwang Scor Tape, Copic Xpress It cardstock, Glitter Ritz in any of the white or clear colors, Cardstock of your choice, Copics, Glitter Magnet, Tweezers, Cuttlebug, Metal Shim plate, paper trimmer, Memory Box dies, Art Institute Dries Clear Adhesive, Microbeads

Cut Scor Tape to the finished size of your card front ( 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" )



Cut Copic Xpress It cardstock to the same size as the Scor Tape.

Peel off backing paper from Scor Tape and adhere to the Copic Xpress It cardstock.

Cut your choice of Memory Box dies from cardstock.

Using tweezers carefully place die cuts on the exposed layer of the scor tape - be sure to not touch the surface of the tape as that will effect the adhesion of the glitter to the tape.



Once you have the dies placed on the sticky surface of the scor tape, you can then add the Glitter Ritz.

With your fingers, carefully burnish the glitter onto the card surface, shake off excess ...



... and remove any remaining glitter with the glitter magnet.

Now, for the fun!! Use your Copic markers to color your glittered images.

I have used the following on the Memory Box Wild Sunflower diecuts:

Yellow - Y13, Y15, Y17, Y38

Dark Yellow - YR21, YR23, YR24, YR27

Rusty Red - E07, E19, E18

Leaves - G21, G24, G28

Sky - BG01

Now, if you know me, you will know that I love to add more depth to card fronts, so out came my trusty Art Institute Dries Clear Adhesive and Microbeads to cover the flower centers.

Here's the finished card front in all of it's glittery finery!! The butterflies were done using some of the outline peel off stickers from my stash ( and now I will need to add some of the beautiful Memory Box butterfly dies to my collection ), and the sentiment is an oldie from My Sentiments Exactly!



The finished look of this technique is so different than if you first colored the images and then covered them with glitter - the colors are so much more vibrant!!

 

I hope you have enjoyed this tutorial, and that you want to try this stunning technique for yourself - you will be surprised at how easy this technique is to master!!

 

 

11 Months Till Christmas!!

Hello and Happy Friday!  Did you know it is only 11 Month Till Christmas!!!???  Again this year I have decided make a goal to complete 2 Christmas cards a month so that I can stop the stress of completing all my cards in time for the special season at the last second and I will be posting them on my blog every 25th of each month. 

One Crazy Stamper has an amazing selection of Winter and Christmas stamps to choose from all year round, so there is never any reason why you can not get a head start on your cards too!

Are you excited???  I know I am!  I have made two Christmas cards to share with you today, here is my first card using the adorable "Heidi" from Wee Stamps....

OCS SUPPLIES USED:
* Image: Wee Stamps, Heidi, Copic Xpress Paper, Copic Markers, Memento Inks: Tuxedo Black & Nautical Blue (feel free to visit my blog for the full details)

Here is a look at the inside of the card....

Here is a close up of the gorgeous Heidi to show you the Copic colours used....

COPIC COLOURS USED:
* Skin:  E11, E00, E000, Hair:  E29,E27, E25, E21, Blues:  B99, B97, B95, Browns:  E47, E44, E43, E42, E41, E40, Snow: B91, 0 

Now on to my second card where I used a High Hopes Image called "Bearly Swooshin'"....

OCS SUPPLIES USED:
*  Image: High Hopes, Bearly Swooshin', Copic Xpress Paper, Copic Markers, Memento Inks: Tuxedo Black & Teal Zeal, Glossy Accents (feel free to visit my blog for the full details)

Here is a look at the inside....

Here is a close up of the fun skiing bear to see the Copic colours used....

COPIC COLOURS USED:
* Bear:  E42,E41, E40, Nose:  E44, E43 + Glossy Accents, Blue/Greens:  BG78, BG75, BG72, BG11, BG10, Snow:  BG10

I hope that I may have inspired you to get a head start on your Christmas cards this year as well.

Be sure to pop over to my blog as this year I am going to continue the fun little Christmas Hop like last year, but with a little twist - Pop over to follow the hop and get inspired to create your own Christmas projects early! 

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs;

Shari

Sugar and Spice

Terrific Tuesday time at One Crazy Stamper and I have another fabulous fall themed card with Lulu to show you today.

This pretty little Lulu is from the Kraftin Kimmie stamp set "Sugar and Spice", as is the sentiment. I have stamped the image on watercolor paper with Staz-on Jet Black ink, then colored it with Distress ink reinkers and a Pentel waterbrush. The frame is the Memory Box die "Orchard Tree" which I cut from a 6" x 6" sheet of Scor Tape, and then glittered with Java Bean Glitter Ritz. The leaves of the tree were highlighted with a Flower Soft mixed color.

Card Recipe - Dress - Seedless Preserves

Bow - Evergreen Bough

Skin - Tattered Rose, Tea Dye

Cheeks - Spun Sugar

Cat - Spiced Marmelade

Bench - Rusty Hinge, Vintage Photo

Hair - Wild Honey, Walnut Stain

Shoes - Black Soot

Socks - Shaded Lilac

Background - Weathered Wood, Mustard See, Dried Marigold

 

Are you looking for a great way to spend this coming weekend - if you are you should check out Kraftin' Kimmie's 3rd Annual Krafty Day Saturday, October 20 in London, Ontario. There will be lots of Krafty fun - kroppin' and kraftin' space, exculsive tote bags and a stamp, four make n' takes, snacks, lunch, draws, door prizes, and lots more. For more information please click here.

Classy and Fabulous!!!

Terrific Tuesday is here again, and I have another fabulous card to show you today that uses the challenge Bingo theme.  This card has the colors Pink/Black, Flowers, and Swirls - all from the first vertical line of the Bingo.

"Katherine" from Kraftin' Kimmie was stamped with Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Copic Xpress It cardstock, then colored with Copics.  After fussy cutting her, I popped her up on the card front featuring the sentiment included with the image, stamped on silver matte foil paper with Tsukeniko Staz On Jet Black ink.  The sentiment was framed with a Marianne Designs die cut from black suede paper, and highlighted with Viva Decor Anthracite pearls.  The swirls were cut with either Memory Box's Elegant Scrollwork or Cheery Lynn's Mega Flourish Two.  The flowers were from my stash.

 Have a wonderful day, and don't forget to enter the Bingo challenge this month!!

Path of Life

Hi All;

It is a gorgeous, hot and humid Sunday here.  For today's post for One Crazy Stamper I definitely went outside of my comfort zone -- time to spread the wings.  No copic markers were used and the only stamp used was the Whimsy Ticket Notes Sentiments with the Ticket Die.  I even added DP to the inside of the card which I never do.

I put some of the Be Creative Tape on X-Press It Cardstock and cut the shape out using the Selena Butterfly.  I took off the top layer of the shape and used it to cut out the Maribelle Butterfly out, which I then put on the original cut out.  I added one colour at a time by removing the individual sections.

Here is the inside of the card.

Supplies used:

• Memory Box Dies - Maribelle Butterfly, Selena Butterfly
• Spellbinders Nestabilities:  Postage Stamps, Classic Squares, Lacey Circles, Standard Circles Large
• Stamp:  Whimsy Ticket Notes Sentiments & Ticket Die
• Paper:  DP - BoBunny Country Garden Letters, BoBunny Country Garden Glimpse
• Glitter Ritz:  Celadon, Green Mist, Liberty Blue, Light Gold, Pink, Stardust, Warm Highlight; Be Creative Tape

Do go out of your comfort zone and let us see what you create for this month's challenge.  You have until the end of the month to be creative for a chance to win a Heartfelt Creations stamp set.  Check out Lora's store One Crazy Stamper for some amazing deals.

Now is the Time....

A new month means a new challenge theme here at One Crazy Stamper, and April's theme is Masculine!!! I spent time this week playing with an Art Impressions Front and Back stamp, the Art Impressions Fence stamp, Stamping Bella's Little Umbrella image and a couple of Memory Box dies.

On the front of the card, the image was colored with Copics, fussy cut, then layered onto the fence image that I stamped on dp from My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Fiddlesticks collection. The grass was cut with a Magnolia die, and the sentiment is from Pink By Design's retirement set.

The inside of the card features the Little Umbrella image also colored with Copics and fussy cut. Both the clouds and branches are Memory Box dies and the sentiment is from the same stamp set as the front sentiment.