Sisterhood of The Snarky Stampers - Weekly Challenge - "L" is for Leaves

Hello, Crafty Makers!

My goal this year is to learn a lot of new techniques and to use old supplies, tools, and materials I have been hoarding since the 1980's that I've never used.

This is the first of two cards I created for the "Leaf" challenge over at the Sisterhood of The Snarky Stampers.  I was looking for inspiration to use my Perfect Pearl mica powders that I haven't touched for years and surprise, surprise, Jennifer McGuire posted a new video this week on that very subject.

This card was actually created using the residual VersaMark ink on the image after the main stamping has been done.  My VersaMark pad needs replacing and I think a fresh pad would have left behind more ink and given a better image.   I also used textured paper and that may have had an impact.  All in all, I am pleased with the results.

Here is a better shot of the gold mica stamping as well as the background stamp.  I colored some elements of the background stamp using my Arteza Brush Markers.  I am not an artist so I don't try to do fancy shading, etc.  I just add little bits of color and keep it moving.  

HUGZ!

CHANA MALKAH

Visit SOSS and play along with them!

What a wonderful stash clearing exercise using the following stuff:

Materials:

Cardstock:  Neenah "Solar White", Bazzill Basics Lavender, Gold CS

Perfect Pearls: Sunshine Sparkle

Arteza Brush Markers

Heartfelt Creations: Bella Rose Vintage Background Stamp

Gold Ribbon (stash, have no idea but I think it was in Michael's sale bin)

Want 2 Scrap Baby Bling Rhinestones

Finish Spray (I used Aleene's Matte Finish) this is optional, you could use water.

White Craft Foam or Foam Tape.  I used Craft Foam.

Tools:

Soft makeup brush (works just as well as the Tim Holtz brush)

Trimmer

Strong Adhesive

Project Sizes:

Base: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2", Gold Panel: 4.0" x 5-1/4", Stamped Panel: 3-3/4" x 5.0"

Challenges Entered:

Sisterhood of The Snarky Stampers - L  is for Leaves

Simon Says Stamps Monday Challenge: Fall/Autumn

Hello, Crafty Makers!

I have spent the past two weeks or so working on an old technique called "Joseph's Coat."   I have done several iterations (some far more successful than others) and this Autumn themed card is my favorite thus far.  This was created for the Simon Says Stamps Monday Challenge.

"Nature's First Green"

It is always fun to discover techniques both old and new and add them to your skill toolbox.  While some may have really elevated reasons for trying techniques, I normally don't.  For example, I was looking for projects that would allow me to make use of the five reams of glossy cardstock I have been holding on to since the year 2000.  I think eighteen years is long enough.  This technique was the perfect solution. For those of us who are blending challenged, it is good practice in blending and working with both types of Distress Inks®. 

There are a ton of colors in my "forest" background.  In my first attempt, I used Distress Oxides™ but that panel did not turn out right.  On this panel, I used regular Distress Inks™.  The Oxides work fine, but they didn't create the kind of depth I wanted.  I used Teresa Collins for ColorBox® "Gold Shine" to color my "Hello" die.  To get the best effect, I cut several of the sentiment (kraft paper), glued them together, and then pressed them down into the ink pad.  

Challenge Link:  Simon Says Stamps Monday Challenge

Other Challenges Entered:

Crafty Sentiments Designs - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Supplies:

Cardstock:

Dark Chocolate, Antique Gold, Glossy, Vellum, Kraft 

Stamps:

American Crafts "Autumn Leaves" Collection, Hero Arts "Hello" Stamp and Cut.

Distress Inks:

Wilted Violet, Vintage Photo, Mowed Lawn, Twisted Citron, Scattered Straw!

Other Inks: 

VersaMark Embossing Ink

Teresa Collins/ColorBox "Gold Shine" (Pigment Ink)

Miscellaneous:

Clear Embossing Powder

Tools:

Trimmer

Die Cutting Machine

Anti-Static Pouch

Sponges/daubers

Adhesive

Bone Folder

Note:  Chunky stamps work best for this technique but you can get fabulous results with line art stamps as well.  The key, I found, lies in choosing the right ink colors and not over blending.  

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugz! 

Chana Malkah

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hello, Cardies,  

I have another mini album to share with you today.  I made these little minis to give as gifts to my female guests on Thanksgiving.  They really look pretty on the table.  I had to set the table to make sure everything would work...and it does    I hope the ladies will like them.

This week, over at the Outlawz, Our Monday Greetings Challenge is "Make a Thanksgiving card that does not include, pilgrims, turkeys, or cornucopia.  The team came up with some really stunning designs; you should check them out!

We have three fabulous sponsors this month:  Jackson's Digital Expressions, Eureka, and SquiggleFly.  Hope to see you there!

Hugz,
Chana

This is the appetizer recipe mini.  There is one for Entrees and Desserts

Some recipe tags were hand written with embossing pins.

There are six pocket sections to hold the recipients own holiday recipes!

Even though the bulk of the recipes are appetizers, I included one entree and one dessert!

Additional recipes can be added to all the pockets.  There are top loading pockets on all the panel!

Each book has these journal pages in case there is recipe swapping after dinner.

Entered In These Challenges:
Forever Friends Challenge - Anything Goes

ABC Challenges - Color Challenge
Lady Anne's Challenges
Craft My Life - All Arts Challenge
Created With Love - Fall
Tammy's Scrapin' Corner- Fall/Thanksgiving
The Pink Elephant Challenge - Giving Thanks