Tag: Miscellaneous Stamps

Sandstone Citadel

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The technical challenge this time at Make it Crafty is to create a card or project that moves! This was my first attempt with a spinner action and there were plenty of lessons to be learned. I also added pop-up sections on the inside of the card. The main part of the card features the new Sandstone Citadel image which will be available today. It was such a fun image to color and I can see endless possibilities with it!


Green? I had this idea to make a Wizard of OZ scene and focused on the Emerald City. So for this project I had every piece of green scrap paper sprawled out on my table! Here’s a good view of the “Emerald City” without any obstructions. I had all the YG and G Copic markers on the table and pretty much used them all plus a touch of blue.


The moving action happens when the card is opened and it’s spring loaded too! The center part is a typical spinner but I’ve wound it up tight so when the card is opened it flips around. I have a small tab sticking up just behind the Wizard which will stop it from actually spinning. The tension plus tab also helps it stay vertically and aligned with the card front.


Originally I had the backside of the spinning section blank – but how I could I leave it like that? So I browsed through my limited selection of sentiments and decided I’d cut out another rainbow. The card can have either side showing when it’s closed or opened.


Here’s a front-on view when the card is opened with Dorothy and the Wizard of OZ against the back part of the spinner. These two characters are actually coloring pages from Midisegni.it. The other moving part of this project is when these two pop up when the card is opened.


This was my first time coloring on the Cryogen White Curious Metallic paper and didn’t have a problem blending with it. It’s sparkly all over and absolutely dreamy to behold for glitter lovers! I ordered my paper through CutCardStock.com and the best part is … the sparkle even shows through the colored areas.


The other challenge is to create a scene.

DT Challenge: Make it Crafty – Technique Challenge
Challenge: There She Goes – Challenge #80
Main Stamp: Sandstone Citadel (MiC) and The Wizard of Oz (Midisegni.it)
Patterned Paper: scraps
Metal Die: My Favorite Things Die-namics Cloud Trio
Copic Colors:
-skin/hair: E00, E11, E57, E59, E55
-clothes: R24, R29, B91, B95, C1
-castle: basically all the YG and G colors plus B000

Did you know? Located in the center of the Land of Oz, the Emerald City is at the end of the yellow brick road. Everyone in the Emerald City is made to wear green-tinted eyeglasses; this is explained as an effort to protect their eyes from the “brightness and glory” of the city. However, in effect everything appears green when it is, in fact, “no more green than any other city.” This is yet another illusion created by the Wizard.
[Emerald City, Wikipedia.org]

Cauldron Box

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I made this black cauldron box for the 12th Day of Halloween Challenge at Simply Betty Stamps. Of course, it’s not just a box… it’s an explosion box! After making my first explosion box on Saturday I decided to make a bigger one that included all six Emo Halloweenies. This is the last and final challenge in the series and I went for a grand finale.


While searching for ideas, I came across a beautiful beehive explosion box created by Shoshi. She has some wonderful step-by-step photos if you’re interested in making one. I used her box as my starting point inspiration and this is what I ended up with… Ka-boom!


There is so much detail to go over so I divided up the pictures into groups. This first set shows the inner box walls that surround the pumpkin patch. Each gravestone flourish and dates were drawn by hand and I used a border stamps to fill in the bottom. Metal tags or circle punches were used to get the shapes.


The center of the box is a pumpkin patch with London Pumpkin and an alteration of Betty Witch. For Betty Witch, I wiped away one arm and the entire lower portion of the stamp then drew in a newer version flying a broomstick. I wanted to make the box in stages so it was easier to work on and the center part was glued in very last.


The outer box walls have the rest of the Emo Halloweenies. Lola Mummy’s color scheme was based off a monster we have in our front window. Millerstein has one brown eye and one blue eye – always a fun combination! For Christian Vamp I covered his face and hands in sparkling diamonds glitter which never show up in the photos. Lastly, I gave Rio Devil a glowing blue staff with three diamonds in the center.


Also around the outer box, each corner was decorated with more Halloween surprises. The first one is a Witches’ Hut I grabbed from Dulemba’s Coloring Page Tuesdays. She always has something fun to color and they work well for stamps. I’m sure you recognize the ghosts! That’s Casper and with two of the not-so-friendly ghosts. The third panel features the scarecrow which is only a portion of Haunted Halloween House from Make it Crafty. I cut out some of the crows from the paper I was using and placed one of them on the scarecrow. Lastly, I made another spider web and added three Lego spiders!


Here’s another view of the box open and a better view of the spider web. Each ring is held on by a looped string that is glued between the wall layers. This made it easier to thread the web and it also tucks in the box nicely.


Looking at the open box from the top shows most of the details. I attached Betty Witch in the center so that she actually pops up when the box opens. The rest of the tabs gently fall down provided the spiders don’t get tangled.


Closing the box takes a little more effort than the last box, but using the rubber bands makes it easier. I first close the inner box then I can focus on the outer box. Just before adding the lid, I remove the rubber band from the inner box; and once the lid is on, I can remove the second rubber band.


Challenge: Simply Betty Stamps – 12 Days of Halloween
Main Stamp: Emo Halloweenies… Lola Mummy, Millerstein, Christian Vamp, Rio Devil, London Pumpkin (digi) and [altered images of] Betty Witch (SBS), Witchy Hut (EOD), Borders 2 (Kelly Panacci Sandylion Designs), Casper & Ghosts (123Coloring) and [portions of] Haunted Halloween House (MiC)
Patterned Paper: Blackbird (MME)
Metal Die: Whiff of Joy Magical Tag, My Favorite Things Die-namics Cloud Trio, Spellbinders Nestabilities Circles, and Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Two
Copic Colors:
-mummy: V91, V95, V99, YG91, YG95, YG99, E40, E42, B91, B93, B95, B97
-witchy hut: G21, G24, G28, W2, W4, V12, V15, V17, YR12, YR16, YR18, Y32, Y35, E50, E51, E53, YG93, YG95, YG99, E43, E44, E47, E49
-frankenstein: YG91, YG95, YG99, W00, W2, W4, W6, W8, B91, B93, B95, B97, E55, E57, E59
-ghosts: C00, C1, C3
-vampire: W00, W1, W2, W3, W5, W6, W7, W8, V91, V95, V99, R24, R29, R59
-gravestones: W2, W4, W5, , YG91, YG95, E44, E47, E49
-scarecrow: YR12, YR16, YR18, Y32, Y35, R20, R24, R29, R59, C1, C3, W1, E43, E44, E47, E49
-devil: E00, E11, R20, R24, YR20, YR21, YR23, W3, W5, W7, B91, B93, B95, B97, R22, R29, R59, BV20
-witch: E00, E11, R20, R24, B21, B23, B26, V12, V15, V17, W2, W4, W6, Y32, Y35, Y38, YG91, YG95, E50, E51, E55, E57, E59
-pumpkin girl: YR12, YR14, YR18, W2, W4, W6, W8, YR20, YR21, YG93, YG95, YG99, E43, E44, E47, E49
-sign: E55, E57, E59

Other Challenges: There is a lot of time into this project and the bonus part is that it fits into many other challenges so I’m going to pile it on. Some have prizes and some don’t but the main point was to share my creation. Hope you enjoyed it. ;D

Copic Creations Challenge #38 – Make a Scene
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge – Halloween
Anything Goes Challenge Week #22 – Halloween
Little Red Wagon Challenge #52 – Halloween
Incy Wincy Designs Challenge #66 – Anything Goes
One Stop Craft Challenge #104 – Anything Goes
Wee Memories Challenge #29 – Anything Goes
Digi Doodle Shop’s Best Challenge #31 – Anything Goes
Cards for Men Challenge #22 – Anything Goes (As long as it’s male)
Simon Says Challenges – Punch ‘Em
Four Crafty Chicks Challenge #9 – Punches or Dies
Meljen’s Designs Challenge #31 – Use Two Images
Penny’s Paper Crafty Challenge #41 – Black, Purple & Orange
AiFactory Challenge #54 – Halloween
Copic Oz Challenge #4 – Feathering Technique
There She Goes Challenge #79 – Something Gifty
The ABC Challenge ‘G’ is for – Glitter
Cute Card Thursday Challenge #136 – Transparent Element
Dutch Dare Card Challenge #89 – Purple, Black, Orange & Green
PaperPlay Challenges Week #43 – A Haunting We Will Go
Secret Crafter Challenge #107 – Anything That Flys

Did you know? An explosion is defined as a rapid increase in volume and release of energy in an extreme manner, usually with the generation of high temperatures and the release of gases. An explosion creates a shock wave. If the shock wave is a supersonic detonation, then the source of the blast is called a “high explosive”.
[Explosion, Wikipedia.org]
“On the 12th day of Halloween my Ghoul love gave to me… 12 Witches Cackling!”
Update: I won the whole shebang at Simply Betty Stamps for the 12th Day of Halloween Challenge!

I was featured at Little Red Wagon for this project!

I made the Top 5 at Meljen’s Designs for this project!

I was the selected winner at Wee Memories Challenge for this project!

Christmas Millie

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I’m hosting this week’s challenge over at Lollipop Crafts and the theme is Winter Play! Check it out and I hope you can play along this week! The challenge is to create a card or project using a snow or winter theme… so turn on the air conditioner and pull out those winter stamps!

I made this card using Christmas Millie from Karber Digital Images. The snowman’s hat is actually cut out a hat from the decorative paper used in the background and it fit perfectly.



Challenge: Lollipop Crafts – Challenge #11

Main Stamp: Christmas Millie (Karber Digital Images)

Patterned Paper: Winter Pretties (WoJ)

Metal Die: Spellbinders Nestabilities Large Scalloped Rectangle and Cuttlebug Card Combo Persia

Copic Colors:

-skin: E11, E13, E17, E04

-hair: T3, T5, T7, T9

-clothes: G40, G82, Y23, Y26, V15, V12

-other: BG0000, E57, C0, C1

Did you know? The standard gauge (also named the Stephenson gauge after George Stephenson, or Normal gauge) is a widely-used rail gauge. Approximately 60% of the world’s existing railway lines are built to this gauge.

[Standard Gauge, Wikipedia.org]

Welcome Winter

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I made this card using Welcome Winter from Softpencil. The challenge this week at Lollipop Crafts is to create a card or project using Glitter, Sparkles or Gems – should be easy as pie so come join us! I used glitter on the snow and for a little detail I added stitch marks to the bunny so it would like the girl’s snuggle friend.


Challenge: Lollipop Crafts – Challenge #9
Main Stamp: Welcome Winter (Softpencil)
Patterned Paper: unknown scraps
Metal Die: Spellbinders Nestabilities Deckled Edge Rectangle
Copic Colors:
-skin: E00, E11, R20
-hair: Y32, Y35
-clothes: R00, R21, R22, RV11, RV13, B12, B14, B00
-other: B0000

Did you know? A strudel is a type of layered pastry with a filling inside, often served with cream. It is most often associated with Austrian cuisine but is also a traditional pastry in the whole area formerly belonging to the Austro-Hungarian empire. The oldest Strudel recipe is from 1696, a handwritten recipe at the Viennese City Library, Wiener Stadtbibliothek.
[Strudel, Wikipedia.org]

Albert

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I made this card using Albert from Limited Runs which is sponsoring our Lollipop Crafts challenge this week. The challenge is to create a card or project with a boy theme plus I used a Halloween colors challenge. Although this stamp was originally a boy in his father’s suit, I wanted to convert him into the mad scientist. I don’t know how I’ll ever use them all, but Halloween cards are so much fun to make!


Challenge: Lollipop Crafts – Challenge #8
Challenge: Paper Sundaes – Challenge #36
Main Stamp: Albert (Limited Runs)
Patterned Paper: unknown scraps
Copic Colors:
-skin: E00, E11
-hair: R22, R24, R27, R29
-clothes: 0, W1, W2, W4, W6, W8, W10, V12, V15, V17, YR12, YR14, YR18, G21, G24, G28
-other: W2, v15, R22, R24, R27, YR12, YR14, YR18, G21, G24, G28

Did you know? Minecraft is a sandbox game which allows players to build constructions out of textured cubes in a 3D world and has gained a considerable level of popularity. In January 2010, the number of registered users reached 100,000 but currently has surpassed 700,000 registered users. Notably, PayPal recently froze Notch’s account due to “a suspicious withdrawal or deposit”. At the time, Notch said there was about €600,000 in the account (about 750,000 US dollars) which has since been unlocked.
[Minecraft, Wikipedia.org]

Have A Tweet Christmas

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I put everything but the kitchen sink of this card as one thing let to another. This ensemble was created for the Lollipop Challenge which is to create a card or project using ribbons and buttons.


Challenge: Lollipop Crafts – Challenge #4
Challenge: Bee Crafty – Challenge #36
Main Stamp: Have A Tweet Christmas (Freshly Brewed)
Patterned Paper: Linen Closet (DCWV)
Cricut Cartridge: Winter Wonderland
Copic Colors: R22, R24, R27, R29, W4, E57, E59, BG0000, BG10, BG11, BG13, YR12, YR14

Did you know? Maize is the most widely grown crop in the Americas with 332 million metric tons grown annually in the United States alone. It is a grass domesticated by indigenous peoples in Mesoamerica in prehistoric times. The Aztecs and Mayans cultivated it in numerous varieties throughout central and southern Mexico, to cook or grind in a process called nixtamalization. Later the crop spread through much of the Americas. Between 1250 and 1700, nearly the whole continent had gained access to the crop.
[Maize, Wikipedia.org]