123 challenge

One stamp set, up to two kinds of embellishments, three colors and as many punches as you would like. Well here you go ~ This is a challenge submitted by the Late Night Stampers Design Team (which I am a member of) I love how these cards came out! It's always fun to try new ways to create something beautiful.
The first one uses the Always stamp set, some brads and a piece of chocolate chip ribbon. I used the scallop punch, snow blossom, five petal, scallop square, and the 3/4 circle.


There is a lot of detail in the card. I love how the flowers turned out. I added paper piercing all around the card, made my own faux buttons and faux thread. I even cut up the Scallop square punch to go around the bird.



Next is a very bright card using the new In colors, Pacific Point and Tangerine Tango.
The stamp set is Fresh Cuts stamped with the Tangerine Tango onto Whisper White. Again, I made my own buttons.


To make the buttons, I punched out three 3/4 inch circles, glued them all together. Then using a regular button as a template, I punched the two holes. I then covered it all with Crystal Effects. Be careful not to fill the holes because it'll be a pain to thread the buttons if you don't. Once the buttons were dry, I cut thin strips of co-ordinating card stock then threaded and tied them up. Pretty cool, huh?

Next I used a gorgeous stamp set from the Spanish catalog called Flores Suaves. I don't understand why it's not in the regular catalog, but I'm glad that we have the option to be able to purchase the set.


Here's a close up of the bee. Isn't he the cutest! And it looks like he is walking in honey. I accidentally got this effect when I heated up Crystal Effects a little too much.


If you'd like to join in on our challenges, let me know and I'll hook you up to our site. Sorry, it's a private site but we are always looking for new members. Leave me a post and I'll send you an invite.
In the mean time ~ go glitter something :-)
Have fun,


Michelle Bowley

Fresh Cuts Shazam!

I just found a new Photoshop trick on a gal's sight that has Photoshop Fridays. Cool! So I took her challenge today to add some 'Shazam' to a picture. I decided to try it on my last picture that I uploaded so we can all see the difference. What do you think? Does it make a better picture? I think it does. If you'd like the directions to add 'Shazam' to your photos go visit Jessica and let me see what you can do with your pictures.


Today has been an interesting day. First I had to call my dentist because my temporary crown broke last night. They said to come in right after lunch. Yup. So instead of shortening the long drawn out process they made another crown for me to wear until I come back next week to do more drilling and then another temporary. I'm sure there are many other stories about teeth and crowns. Let's hear them...post a note for us.


Someone, who will remain nameless, mentioned to me that circles were going to be very big this year. Well here's my first step into the circle room. I used the Fresh Cuts stamp set. Stamped it on WW cards stock. Colored in the plants and used crystal effects on the brown. I sponged around the sides and even some of the middle, of course that would be after the crystal effects had dried. Or I may have even done it before I put the Crystal Effects on the card. Who knows...my night time drugs are starting to kick in...woohoo. Here's my recipe before I fall asleep at the computer.

Recipe:
Stamp Set: Fresh Cuts
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Barely Banana, Regal Rose
Paper: the same as ink
Extras: SU ribbon, white gel pen


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Another Try

I decided I didn't care for the card that I shared yesterday. There was just something that didn't click for me. Well I turned the card over and loved it. I also took some of the Ballet Blue away, I thought it was a little too strong for the subtle color changes. Let me know which card you like better.


Stamps: Fabulous Flowers
Ink: Rose Red, Barely Banana. Ballet Blue
Paper: Always Artichoke, Ballet Blue, Barely Banana, Real Red
Ribbon: Always Artichoke
Other: White embossing powder


This card uses the Fresh Cuts stamp set. I saw a similar layout somewhere out in web world and promptly lost the page. So from my feeble memory, I put this card together.


Stamps: Fresh Cuts
Ink: Black, Bashful Blue
Paper: Black, Bashful Blue, River Rock, Designer
Riboon: White, Bashful Blue
Other: Black embossing powder, Half Pearls


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Hello again blog world

Hello again blog world. I'm back from my forced vacation from crafting. My hand has no broken bones, thankfully, just a nice sprain. At least with a sprain, I can take the annoying brace off. Now back to business ~
This is a card using the new Fresh Cuts stamp set. I used the sponge quite a bit on the main image and used crystal effects on the vine and the brown elements.


I'm still working with the brayer. It's fun to use, but boy it sure hurts my poor wrist.

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