Wacky Wednesday #27 “Cut it OUT!”

Happy Wednesday!! It is Wacky Wednesday and this week Bev Gerard has challenged us to “Cut it OUT!”. Be sure to use your scissors to cut something out for your project! Cut out your image, or items for paper-piecing, etc. Our popular die cuts will not count as the 'cut out' element, but you can still use them along with your cut out requisite. Come along, grab your scissors, and 'cut something out'!

PLEASE check out the Rubbernecker Blog for all of the details and how you can be this week’s winner!

Here is my card:

I use my scissors to cut out this cute soccer girl and three soccer balls!

Stamps: Soccer Girls (or Kids) and Soccer Sentiments USA from Rubbernecker Stamps;

Ink: StazOn Jet Black; Memento Pear Tart; Tim Holtz Distress Ink-Dried Marigold and Spiced Marmalade;

Paper: Prism Cardstock; DP-ki Memories and 3 Bugs in a Rug;

Other: Colored Pencils; Nestabilities; ribbon; punches; foam tape;

Want more inspiration:

• Broni - Splashes of Watercolor
• Joan -Stamping with a Passion!
• Kittie - Kittie Kraft
• Linda - Linda's Works of Heart
• Shelly - Stamp with Shelly
• Sherry - Walkin' on the BAD Side!
• Bev - Savor the Journey

Now it is your turn to “CUT IT OUT!!” Then return to the Rubbernecker blog and link us up to your creation!! I sure hope you can play along! Don’t forget to post a link to your project on the Rubbernecker Stamps Blog! I am looking forward to see what you create!!

Wacky Wednesday #26-BLING!

Yes! It is Wacky Wednesday and it is time to add some BLING to our projects! Our Rubbernecker Red Hot Mama hostess is Candy and she has challenged us to use some bling this week—pearls, jewels, glitter—ANYTHING that shines!

PLEASE check out the Rubbernecker Blog for all of the details and how you can be this week’s winner!

Here is my card:

Details:

• Stamps: Abstract Floral Background and Chrysanthemum from Rubbernecker Stamps;
• Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink-Vintage Photo;
• Paper: Kraft, Dark Pink (Prism) and Green Galore cardstock;
• Other: Green Pearls-Kaiser; Glitter, glue; Perfect Pearls-Pearl; May Arts Ribbon (Sheer Iridescent--Fuchsia-Green); Colored Pencils;

The green panel is stamped with the distress ink and immediately swiped with the Perfect Pearls. The wetness of the Distress Ink is enough to activate the binding agent in the Perfect Pearls so they stay on without adhesive. The result is a dark brown pearly pattern.

The flower is colored with colored pencils (and blended with baby oil); then accented with fine glitter.

Though only the Fuscia in the ribbon shows in the photo—there is some green in it that coordinates wonderfully with the greens in the card.

Check out these for more inspiration:

• Bev - Savor the Journey
• Broni - Splashes of Watercolor
• Candy - Candy's Land
• Joan -Stamping with a Passion!
• Linda - Linda's Works of Heart
• Shelly - Stamp with Shelly
• Sherry - Walkin' on the BAD Side!

I sure hope you can play along! Don’t forget to post a link to your project on the Rubbernecker Stamps Blog! I am looking forward to see what you create!!

Wacky Wednesday meets Color Throwdown

For one week two great blog challenges are joining forces to make one awesome challenge for this week.  Linda is our Wacky Wednesday #24 hostess, she has presented us the Color Throwdown colors to use on our Rubbernecker projects this week.  PLEASE check out the Rubbernecker Blog for all of the details!
Here is my card:

Stamps: Butterfly Inchies and Scuffs, Scraps, and Stains all from Rubbernecker Stamps;  Paper:  Prism: Vibrant Teal, Desert Coral Dark, Suede Brown Medium and Super Smooth White;  Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Tea Dye, Vintage Photo, and Walnut Stain;  Other Stuff: Foam Tape; bone folder (for score marks);
Check out these for more inspiration:

• Bev - Savor the Journey
• Broni - Splashes of Watercolor
• Candy - Candy's Land
• Joan -Stamping with a Passion!
• Linda - Linda's Works of Heart
• Shelly - Stamp with Shelly
• Sherry - Walkin' on the BAD Side!

Now it is your turn get going with these colors (SU!’s Bermuda Bay, Dusty Durango, Soft Suede)!!!  Then post a direct link to your project on the Rubbernecker Stamps Blog!  I am looking forward to see what you create!!

P.S. Did you know that you can take classes from Bad Sherry!?!  You can if Rubbernecker comes to your town!  Check out up coming classes, here.

Wacky Wednesday-Down Memory Lane

It is time for Wacky  Wednesday #24!  Joan is our hostess this week.  She has challenged us to pick our inspiration from a past experience, memory, past possession like a car, favorite clothing style, music...you name it.  Contest and prize information and details are on the Rubbernecker Stamps Blog.

I chose a memory.

The story:
Twenty years ago I was recruited from Ohio to work at a YMCA camp in Colebrook CT.  A friend of mine and I flew out early to help get the camp ready for the season.  Our first morning was a dreary day with constant drizzle.  My friend and I were assigned to the Waterfront Director to help get the waterfront area ready.  Our task???  Paint the fence.

Yes, in the constant drizzle, we painted the fence.  About 50-75% of the the oil based paint actually stuck to the wood.  My friend and I laughed at the absurdity of our task—but we admitted that the fence did look better when we were done.

By now, you are probably wondering why I am telling you this story—right?  That waterfront director was a guy named Reed, and about 2 weeks later we had our first date…Last April we celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary.

We have often laughed at this story.  He claims that painting the fence was NOT his idea—well, if you say so sweetheart!

The Card:

• Stamps: Kittie Kits Outdoor Master;
• Paper: Watercolor paper; Prism: Black, Spring Willow Light, Twilight Medium; DP: 7Gypsies-Gypsy Market-Brixton;
• Ink: StazOn-Jet Black; Tim Holtz distress inks;
• Other: Photo Corner-Canson;

Check out these for more inspiration:

• Bev - Savor the Journey
• Broni - Splashes of Watercolor
• Candy - Candy's Land
• Joan -Stamping with a Passion!
• Linda - Linda's Works of Heart
• Shelly - Stamp with Shelly
• Sherry - Walkin' on the BAD Side!

Now it is your turn get inspired by something in your past!!!  Then post a direct link to your project on the Rubbernecker Stamps Blog!  I am looking forward to see what you create!!

Wacky Wednesday #23-Flowers

  It is Wacky Wednesday again!  This weeks challenge hostess is Broni!  She has challenged us to use flower on our projects this week!  FUN STUFF!!
As always with Wacky Wednesday, the details are on the Rubbernecker Stamps Blog.
I have two cards for you today:

Note: the sentiment was scored (it is mounted on cling foam) and curved on the acrylic block to stamp.

• Stamps: Teatime set from Rubbernecker Stamps;
• Papers: DP (?) and DP from SEI-Poppy; bashful blue and old olive cardstock; Prism Simply Smooth cardstock-white;
• Ink: StazOn Jet black and Tim Holtz Distress Ink –Peeled Paint;
• Other materials: pencils; Nestabilities; deco-scissors; foam tape; embossing folder; silk flower;

This second card was inspired by the color challenge on SplitCoastStampers.

• Stamps: Wild Flower Set from Rubbernecker Stamps
• Paper: Close to Cocoa, Blush Blossom, Certainly Celery, Cameo Coral and Whisper White
• Ink: Staz On Jet black and Close to Cocoa
• Accessories: pencils, Martha Stewart edge punch, liquid pearls-petal pink; grosgrain ribbon, scallop punches, foam tape;

Would you like to see some more inspiration!?!  Check out the other Rubbernecker Designers:

• Bev - Savor the Journey
• Broni - Splashes of Watercolor
• Candy - Candy's Land
• Joan -Stamping with a Passion!
• Linda - Linda's Works of Heart
• Shelly - Stamp with Shelly
• Sherry - Walkin' on the BAD Side!

Now it is your turn to add some flowers to your world!!!  Then post a direct link to your project on the Rubbernecker Stamps Blog!  I am looking forward to see what you create!!

Wacky Wednesday #21--Circles

It is time for the Wacky Wednesday Challenge from Rubbernecker Stamps!! This week’s hostess is the wonderful Kittie Caracciolo!! She has challenged us all to use circles in our projects this week! All of the details can be found on the Rubbernecker Blog!

Stamps: Tree inchies by Rubbernecker Stamps;
Papers: Prism: Super Smooth Cream; SU!: Kiwi Kiss, Bashful Blue and Pumpkin Pie; Yellow textured (unknown);
Ink: SU!: Summer Sun; Memento: Pear Tart; Tim Holtz Distress ink: Vintage Photo and Tea Dye;
Accessories: May Arts Ribbon-Bittersweet; circle punches; circle clip, photo corner, dew drops; Nestabilities;

Want some more ideas and inspiration, then check out my talented fellow design team members:

• Bev - Savor the Journey
• Broni - Splashes of Watercolor
• Candy - Candy's Land
• Joan -Stamping with a Passion!
• Jules - Stampin with Inky Fingers
• Kittie - Kittie Kraft
• Linda - Linda's Works of Heart
• Shelly - Stamp with Shelly
• Sherry - Walkin' on the BAD Side!

Now go, stamp, post, and link your creation to the Rubbernecker Stamp Company blog!

Wacky Wednesday #20-Inspired!

It is Wacky Wednesday !
This week we are having an inspiration challenge!
You will find inspiration in the bags and fabrics of  Janine King Designs.  She has a cute shop on Etsy.  There are so many color combinations and patterns—a little something for everyone.
I myself was inspired by these bags:

Here is the card:

  had a lot of fun accenting the flourish with my white colored pencil and Liquid Appliqué mimicking the paisley pattern of the first purse fabric.

Stamps: Wildflower background and Flourish Set By RubberNecker Stamps;
Paper: Super Smooth White; Suede Brown Dark and Medium;
Ink: Adirondack Pigment Pad-Snow Cap White; Tim Holtz Distress Ink-Brushed Corduroy;
Other Items: May Arts Ribbon; Liquid Appliqué; white pencil; ticket corner punch;

NOW it is YOUR turn!  Window shop at the inspiration site, create, post, and then go back to the Rubbernecker Stamp Company Blog and give leave a link to your creation!!  There is the possibility of a prize—see the blog for details!!
Want a little extra inspiration??

• Bev  - Savor the Journey
• Broni - Splashes of Watercolor
• Candy - Candy's Land
• Joan -Stamping with a Passion!
• Jules -  Stampin with Inky Fingers
• Kittie -  Kittie Kraft
• Linda - Linda's Works of Heart
• Shelly -  Stamp with Shelly
• Sherry - Walkin' on the BAD Side!

Wacky Wednesday #19-Color Challenge

Today is Wacky Wednesday! Today, Sherry has issued the challenge to use Pink, Purple, and Green in our creations this week! All of the details can be found on the Rubbernecker Blog.

This is what I came up with:

Stamps: Party Time set by Rubbernecker;

I am hopin’ that there is some serious cake in my NEAR future!! Three tiers might just do it! Though I will let my daughters eat the flowers.

You really should see what the rest of the Design Team has come up with:

Bev - Savor the Journey
Broni - Splashes of Watercolor
Candy - Candys Land (and wish her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY while you are there!!!!)
Joan - Stamping with a Passion!
Kittie - Kittie Kraft
Linda - Linda’s Works of Heart
Shelly - Stamp with Shelly
Sherry - Walkin' on the BAD Side!

Then go back to the Rubbernecker Blog and give a direct link to your project!!

Have a great day!

Wacky Wednesday #18

It is Wednesday, so it must be Rubbernecker Stamp Company’s Wacky Wednesday!
Today, Bev has challenged us to use metal and ribbon.

Here is my take:

Materials:

• Stamps: Baby Inchies and Party Time from Rubbernecker;
• Paper: Super Smooth White; Suede Brown Dark, Island Mist Light and Baby Pink Light from Prism; DP;
• Ink: Tim Holtz Ditress Ink: Brushed Corduroy;
• Other materials: colored pencils; square punch; May Arts Ribbon; metal frame;
  

I hope you will play along with us this week!! Check out the Rubbernecker Stamp Company Blog for more information and a place to link your creation!

For more inspiration:
Bev - Savor the Journey
Broni - Splashes of Watercolor
Candy - Candys Land
Joan - Stamping with a Passion!
Kittie - Kittie Kraft
Linda - Linda’s Works of Heart
Shelly - Stamp with Shelly
Sherry - Walkin' on the BAD Side!

Wacky Wednesday-Tag It!

This week the Wacky Wednesday hostess is the talented Shelly!!
It was no surprise to us,  Rubbernecker “Red Hot Mamas”, that she challenged us to use tags. (as she makes some of the COOLEST tags I have ever seen).  This is a challenge for you, too!  Check out the Rubbernecker Stamp Company BLOG for all of the details!!
I made a tag to go on a gift using the new Teddy bear inchies that will be released tomorrow.  (the diameter of this tag is approximately 4.25”)

• Stamp: Teddy Bear Inchies from Rubbernecker;
• Paper: Super Smooth White; dp-SEI (Poppy) and an unknown; SU!-pretty in pink; Prism: Blush Red Medium;
• Ink: Fluid Chalk Ink-Dark Brown;
• Other Supplies: Nestabilities; May Arts Ribbon; scallop circle and border punch; Liquid Pearls; brad;

For more inspiration:

• Bev  - Savor the Journey
• Broni - Splashes of Watercolor
• Candy - Candys Land
• Joan - Stamping with a Passion!
• Kittie -  Kittie Kraft
• Linda -  Linda’s Works of Heart
• Shelly -  Stamp with Shelly
• Sherry - Walkin' on the BAD Side!

I am looking forward to how you use tags on YOUR stamping

Wacky Wednesday-Get Oval It!

It is Wacky Wednesday once again!  HRB (Her Royal Badness) Sherry has challenged us to use ovals on our card.   All of the details and prize opportunity are on the RN Blog.

Here is my card—with a sneak of tomorrow’s NEW RELEASES! (Complete with Blog Stroll and Prizes)  I am a coffee girl no doubt, but I do appreciate a steaming hot cup of Earl Grey (of which this color combo from the SCS Color Challenge reminds me).

Stamps: Tea Time (457) to be released from Rubbernecker 6-18-09;

Paper: Prism Super Smooth White: Ruby Red and Baja Breeze (SU!), DP: SEI-Poppy;

Ink: Dark Brown Fluid Chalk Ink; Ruby Red-SU!;

Accessories: Nestabilities; ribbon; ticket corner punch, sponge, colored pencils; Copic marker;

• For more inspiration:
• Bev  - Savor the Journey
• Broni - Splashes of Watercolor
• Candy - Candys Land
• Joan - Stamping with a Passion!
• Kittie -  Kittie Kraft
• Linda -  Linda’s Works of Heart
• Shelly -  Stamp with Shelly
• Sherry - Walkin' on the BAD Side!

So make something with ovals for us, post a link to the Rubbernecker Stamp Company BLOG, AND come back tomorrow to stroll and look and the FABULOUS new stamp sets!

Wacky Wednesday—HAPPY Father’s Day!

It is Wednesday, already.  I am having a marathon week of school and family activities.  If I make it to Monday—it will be nothing short of a MIRACLE!!
Today’s hostess for the Rubbernecker Wacky Wednesday Challenge is JOAN!  She has challenged us (and YOU!) to make Father’s Day cards. 
I haven’t had a father in 30 years, so I often forget my poor husband on that day.  So this year, I thought to make a card that is just for him! (note: sentiment is computer generated)

Stamps: Diva Inchies and Abstract Floral Background from Rubbernecker Stamp Company;
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black;
Paper: Prism: Super Smooth White; 7 Gypsies DP;
Accessories: Photo corners; Copic Markers; Prismacolor Pencils; file folder punch; jewel;

We would love for you to play along in the challenge with us this week! Just upload your card/project to your blog or favorite online gallery and link it to today's post on the Rubbernecker Stamp Company BLOG.  You'll have a chance to win a 40% off coupon for your next purchase! (also check the blog for ALL of the rules)
Check out what the other talented design team members have created today:

• Bev Gerard (Tex)
• Candy Williams
• Joan Ervin
• Kittie Caracciolo
• Linda Duke
• Shelly Kuck
• Sherry Cheever

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Have a great Wednesday!!  I can wait to see what you can come up with!

Wacky Wednesday-Sunflowers in June

The Rubbernecker Stamps Wacky Wednesday Challenge is hosted this week by Broni!  The queen of color has challenged us (yes, you, too!) to a COLOR challenge.

The colors: Prism: Spring Willow Medium, Intense Orange, Intense Yellow (see color samples on the Rubbernecker Stamp Company blog)

Here are my variations on a theme (both cards, again, use “The Inky Thing Bad Sherry Does”):

Stamps: Wildflower Silhouettes set and Wildflower set (sentiment) from Rubbernecker;

Paper: 7Gypsies-Gypsy Market-Saige; Prism: Black, Intense Yellow , Spring Willow Medium, Super Smooth White;

Ink: StazOn Jet Black; Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Spiced Marmalade and Mustard Seed;

Accessories: May Arts Ribbon-; jewels; foam tape;

 

Stamps: Wildflower set  and Screen Background from Rubbernecker;

Paper: Prism: Black, Spring Willow Medium, Super Smooth White;

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Spiced Marmalade, Shabby Shutter and Mustard Seed;

Accessories: black pen; Spellbinders Butterfly die; dew droppy thingies; Copic and Prismacolor Markers;

 

Now, it is your turn!

Check out the Rubbernecker Stamp Company BLOG for prize information and links to the entire team’s creations!

Wacky Wednesday—In Stitches

This week, for Wacky Wednesday our talented leader, Sherry, has posed the challenge to use stitching on our projects. Any kind, machine, hand, or even faux stitching. The details of the challenge can be found on the Rubbernecker Stamp Company BLOG.

My samples for the challenge also have previews of tomorrow’s new stamp releases!!!! As you can see, I was in a Clean and Simple (CAS) mood. These are not quick cards for me—since I have to think about them in such different ways. I really enjoy the look for a change and I love that they can be sent with just one postage stamp.

• Stamps: Spring Inchies (to be released 5-14) and Floral Silhouettes Set;
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Shell Pink Adirondack Dye Ink;
• Paper: Prism: Simply Smooth and Iced Pink;
• Accessories: Copic Markers; sewing machine; sponge; circle punch;

• Stamps: Wildflower Silhouettes (to be released 5-14) and Wild Flower Background;
• Ink: SU!: Summer Sun and Only Orange; Memento Pear Tart; Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Vintage Photo;
• Paper: Prism: Simply Smooth White; SU!: Summer Sun and Only Orange;
• Accessories: Sewing Machine;

NOW—Go and see what the rest of the Design Team has done, check out the details on the Rubbernecker Stamp Company BLOG, and come back tomorrow to see the new releases!

WW10-My Fav!

Yes, today is Wednesday—and it is time for another “Wacky Wednesday!”

Who is the hostess??? The uber talented Shelly Kuck!!!  She has asked us to use our FAVORITE TECHNIQUE for this week’s challenge!! 

How cool is THAT!?!?!

I love to heat emboss with white—then watercolor. 

Card Deets:

Stamps: Wild Flower Set from Rubbernecker;

Ink: Snow Cap Adirondack Pigment Pad; Tim Holtz distress re-inkers.

Paper: Prism: ; DP Bo Bunny and Me and My Big Ideas;

Accessories: Crocheted Flower-BRONI; Ribbon-May Arts Ribbon by the yard; Embossing Powder-white;

And a second card:

Card Deets:

Stamps: Grid background and Birthday Cake by Rubbernecker;

Ink: VersaMark and various Tim Holtz Distress Inks for watercoloring; Shell Pink Adirondack Dye Pad;

Paper: Prism; Simply Smooth Ivory and White; Dp Bo Bunny;

Accessories: buttons; 3/4” circle and slot punches; Nestabilities; embroidery floss; embossing folder; embossing powder-white;

(depending on how things go—there MAY be another card coming later)

Now check out what the rest of the Design Team has done as well as what you could win by participating in the Wacky Wednesday Challenge this week on the Rubbernecker Stamp Company BLOG!!

WW9—Heatin’ things up!

Yes, today is Wednesday—and it is time for another “Wacky Wednesday!”
The host for today’s WW-Challenge is the ultra-sweet Bev Gerard.  The very woman who hosted most of the Rubbernecker Design Team, Mr. and Mrs. Rubbernecker, and various stampers who dropped in for an extended weekend in March.  So this week—we have the “hostess with the mostest!!”
She has asked us to heat things up with our projects this week!!  So get out your irons, heat guns, melting pot—and use them in your favorite heated technique!
I chose to heat up some clear embossing powder with my heat gun.

The silhouetted woman, the shoes and the purses were heat embossed.
***TIP/TRICK***If you want to clear emboss DYE ink—FIRST stamp your stamp on to a watermark or embossing pad THEN onto your dye ink pad.
By clear embossing my images—I was able to sponge my oval (a mask made with a Spellbinders die) and not have it mix with my die ink NOR have it overlap the images.
Materials:

Stamps: Fashion Icons sets  455 and 456
Paper: Prism Cardstock; dp from Paper Loft;
Ink: Memento Pear Tart; Tim Holtz Distress Ink Black Soot; tempting turquoise-SU!;
Accessories: May Arts Ribbon; clear embossing powder; Nestabilities oval die; Prima Flower; glitter dots; corner rounder and ticket corner punches;

Now check out what the rest of the Design Team has done as well as what you could win by participating in the Wacky Wednesday Challenge this week on the Rubbernecker Stamp Company BLOG!!</ a>
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