Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Treasure???

Yes!!! (but not here)
It is treasure hunt Tuesday!!!  So go on over to the Rubbernecker Stamp Company blog and read what is up, surf to find the blog candy, and find the treasure on the Rubbernecker site.
I don't have a card for you today.  My mojo has left me as I get ready for Christmas (yeah--before I have my gifts all made, too).  So check out the other DT members and enjoy their creations!!
Merry Christmas!!
 

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

An Un-Traditional Challenge

The super-talented Shelly (Stamp with Shelly) has issued a challenge on the Rubbernecker Stamp Company Blog: Make a Christmas card using untraditional colors.

Here is what I came up with:

Silent night and trees

The Snowy Night image was stamped with Pear Tart Memento--the pad is quite juicy so I was able to heat emboss the image with clear embossing powder.

The  Hope and Love  sentiment was stamped over top with StazOn Jet Black.

I sponged Broken China Tim Holtz Distress Ink on the bottom and Concord Grape Tim Holtz Distress Ink on the top.

The cardstock is from Bazzill.   I embellished with jewels and stickles.

I hope you have a chance to play along and then link your project to the Rubbernecker Stamp Company Blog!! 

 

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Treasure Hunt Tuesday!


Arrrrrrr ye mateys, it be a Tuesday and ya know what that means. It’s Treasure Hunt Tuesday at Rubbernecker. Check out the Rubbernecker Stamp Company Blog for the details.
There be a treasure to find as well as a bit of booty!! (Blog candy to you land lubbers Winking!)
I have just realized that I hardly EVER make Christmas cards in traditional Christmas Colors (red and green).  I find it funny--I am not usually anti-traditional--just with Christmas cards, I guess.  So here is my attempt at traditional colors--(notice, I couldn't even do a Christmas green?? Rolling Eyes)  The sentiment treatment idea came from Anna Wight over at Sassy & Sweet Notes.  THANKS ANNA!
Angel-Peace on Earth tent
Stamps: Lucia and  Scroll Peace from Rubbernecker Stamp Company;
Paper: Real Red and Chocolate Chip (SU!); light and medium sage (Bazzill); White (GP)
Ink: Rich Cocoa Memento;
Accessories: Prismacolor and Copic markers; Sequin, brad, embossing folder; Nestabilities;
AND be sure to check back tomorrow for the Rubbernecker Blogger Challenge!!
Good luck treasure hunting!!!
 

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

RBC #13--Snowflakes and Such

For Rubbernecker Blog Challenge #13, the queen of bad, Sherry, is hosting the challenge.

She has challenged us to make a card in any shape other than the standard 4.25x5.5.  It can be a long or tall card, or any other shape you want it to be.  Your card must also include snowflakes!  I sure hope you can play along, too!!

CC196--White Wreath

The stamps, Wreath with Bow and Music Background were stamped with VersaMark and embossed with white embossing powder.  I watercolored the wreath using re-inkers.  As you can see, I cut out the image with a Nestabilities die and embossed the background with a Cuttlebug embossing folder.

I hope you can join us for this challenge--it is perfect for Christmas cards, tags, or decorations.  Don't forget to check out the other design team members for MORE inspiration!!

 

Tuesday, December 09, 2008

A Shade of Treasure

It is Treasure Hunt Tuesday, today!!  So....
Arrrrrrr ye mateys, it be a Tuesday and ya know what that means. It’s Treasure Hunt Tuesday at Rubbernecker. Put ye swashbuckling skills to the test and plunder all the treasure that be waitin’ fer ya.  Set sail along with me mates and join us fer the first clue.  In order to claim ye treasure, place the image in yer cart, and then purchase only one other item. 
Along ye way, there are a few ports ya need be stoppin’ at and there be some extra treasure to be found today. 
Be sure to visit me mates, and hunt fer that blog candy today!
Also, visit the Rubbernecker Stamp Company Blog to get the details on the Clearance sale and the price matching program.
Santa shade
The image is Nick and Fancy Ho! Ho! Ho! from Rubbernecker Stamp Company.
I stamped it with Palette Noir and colored it with Copics. Most of the shading was done on the back. The star on his beard is colored with a silver gel pen--it is very sparkly in real life!
The Ho! Ho! Ho! is stamped with Fired Brick Tim Holtz Distress Ink.  The dots are Liquid Applique. I think it makes the shade have a bit of a chenille feel to it.
The template is available HERE.
Have a great Tuesday!!