It is time for Retro Rubber Challenge #42! Please join the challenge!

Please join us over at the Retro Rubber Challenge Blog for challenge #42.  The challenge involves using brads or eyelets and a stamp one year old or older!  Bring those old stamps back to life!

Here is the challenge graphic and the card I created using this challenge:

I had a great time doing this challenge.  First I took pink cardstock and folded and trimmed it to invitation size at 5 1/2" by 4 1/4".  Next, I trimmed a piece of violet cardstock slightly smaller and glued it down.  Then, with an even smaller piece of white cardstock, I ran it through an embossing folder by Darice, then adhered it to the card front.  

I tied a piece of light pink (sheer) ribbon to the left.  Then, I used a piece of patterned paper in grey tones, trimmed it smaller than the white cardstock, and rounded the edges,  Using a Spellbinders die, I trimmed white cardstock into  the circular shape shown.  I stamped directly on this piece using my Misti and stamps that are a few years old from A Jillian Vance.  I colored the stamped images using Copic markers.  I did the shadows in grey.  I found a fun, very old brad in my collection in pink with a button like appearance.  I thought this would be cute in the tire center.

I used an EK Success adhesive heart, then using dimensional adhesive I added the grey paper and scalloped circle to the card.  Quick, simple and fun!  I love this older stamp set and can't part with it!

Please join us in the challenge!  Then check back to the Retro Rubber Blog one week from this Sunday to learn the challenge winner!  I can't wait to see your creations!

Retro Rubber Challenge Blog, time for challenge 41!!

Come join the crafty fun!  Right now, the Retro Rubber Challenge Blog is hosting a patriotic (red, white and blue) themed challenge.  Simply use a stamp one year old or older, and the chosen theme, and join us! 

Here is the challenge graphic and the card I created using this challenge:

This card was so quick and easy to make!  I used a white card in the invitation size.  Then I took an embossing folder from Sizzix, in the United States design.  I embossed another piece of white cardstock.  Then, I cut a piece of patterned paper to fit behind the cardstock, this is the cute paper pad from My Favorite Things in Subtle Plaids.  Next, I added a piece of adhesive fun foam behind the patterned paper for dimension and adhered this to the card front.  I added an EK Success red sticker, and taking an old Tim Holtz sentiment stamp (Simple Sayings) and my Memento Tuxedo Black ink, I stamped the sentiment at the bottom of the card.  Then I added a white heart sticker and some red cord from American Crafts. 

Please join us in the challenge!  Then check back to the Retro Rubber Blog one week from this Sunday to learn the challenge winner!  I can't wait to see your creations!

Retro Rubber Challenge 40! So fun!

Thanks for stopping by!  It is time for Retro Rubber Challenge Blog's 40th challenge!  The theme this time involves using a sketch, and a stamp one year old or older.  Too fun!  Here is the card that I created for this challenge and the photo inspiration image:

 

 

 

I had so much fun making this card!  I have always wanted to create a white on white card, I love how this turned out!  It was so quick and easy!  First I cut and scored a card to 4 1/4" by 5 1/2".  I ran a scrap of cardstock through my Spellbinders machine using the butterfly rectangular die.  I attached this element to the card.  Next, I ran another piece of cardstock through the die cut machine with the stitched circle.  I added the circle to the card using dimensional adhesive.  I stamped the butterfly using Memento ink in Tuxedo Black, and fussy cut.  I folded the butterfly down the middle and added it to the card.  The butterfly is an older stamp from Hero Arts, 2013.  Finally using the same ink and my Misti tool, I stamped the sentiment onto the card.  This stamp is from 2013 from Simon Says Stamp. 

 

I'd love to see your creations for this challenge!  So come join the fun!  Visit the Retro Rubber Blog today, then revisit one week from this coming Sunday, to learn the challenge winner! 



It's time for Retro Rubber Challenge #39! Come join us!

Thanks for stopping by!  It is time for Retro Rubber Challenge Blog's 39th challenge!  The theme this time involves using a theme of flowers, and a stamp one year old or older.  Too fun!  Here is the card that I created for this challenge and the photo inspiration image:

To create this card, I used kraft cardstock and folded and scored it to 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" size.  I placed a slightly smaller piece of white cardstock on the front, then took a piece of trimmed patterned paper from My Favorite Things (striped) and added it to the top.  Next, using a stamp from Winnie & Walter (Anna's Flora), I stamped the flower stamps atop Watercolor paper by Master's Touch using Tim Holtz Distress ink in Iced Spruce.  Using Copic Markers I colored the flower image, Y11 and 15, 19 AND 28, E99,13,23,55, and YG95.  I also took Y19 and colored a slim strip of cardstock in white.  I added Wink of Stella to the floral image, then fussy cut.  I cut between some of the flower petals and folded some forward and some backward.

Using dimensional adhesive, I added the flower to the card.  Next, I stamped an older stamp that I own by Hero Arts onto white cardstock using Memento Rich Cocoa ink.  This is a floral style background stamp that is not very large.  I trimmed the image and rounded the upper corners and added it to the card.   Next, I used the yellow strip of paper and added a sentiment sticker from SRM Stickers.  I added the floral stem and slipped some tied cord behind the design.  I tied a bow and added gems.

I'd love to see your creations for this challenge!  So come join the fun!  Visit the Retro Rubber Blog today, then revisit one week from this coming Sunday, to learn the challenge winner! 



It is time for Retro Rubber Challenge #38! Let's have some fun!

Thanks for stopping by!  It is time for Retro Rubber Challenge Blog's 38th challenge!  The theme this time involves using an inspiration photo, and a stamp one year old or older.  Too fun!  Here is the card that I created for this challenge and the photo inspiration image:

 

 

 

To create this card, I used white cardstock folded into a rectangular style card, a piece of patterned paper from My Favorite Things (6 by 6 paper pack, "Painted Prints Smitten"), a sticker from SRM, two wooden hearts from Studio Calico, some ribbon, Memento ink in London Fog, a piece of white cardstock for stamping, my Misti stamping tool, and a stamp from Darkroom Door, "Roses" dated from 2009, and three Copic markers, V15,  RV63, and Y15.  Finally I used a paper punch from EK Success and pink cardstock.

 

After preparing the background card surface, I stamped onto the piece of loose cardstock using my Misti, the ink and the stamp.  Next, I colored the roses with the markers.  I trimmed the rose image.  Then I trimmed the patterned paper and punched one edge.  I placed the patterned paper behind the pink cardstock, added the roses, and added dimensional adhesive, then tied ribbon around and around the front of the roses, securing behind.  I secured this whole panel to the card front.  I added the sticker, and took an additional piece of ribbon and tied a bow onto the ribbon layers.  Using the wooden hearts and markers, I colored the hearts then placed them on the bow. 

 

I'd love to see your creations for this challenge!  So come join the fun!  Visit the Retro Rubber Blog today, then revisit one week from this coming Sunday, to learn the challenge winner! 

April release at So Suzy's Stamp of the Month Club! More fun! Volume 2!

Earlier this month I posted about the April release of the So Suzy's Stamp of the Month Club!  The release contains the adorable stamp shown below!  For this wonderful release, I created a greeting card using the So Suzy's April release stamp!  The stamp this month is this beautiful image!

Here is a copy of the card that I created using the stamp image above:

To create this card, I first created the background card using light yellow cardstock, a scoring board and trimmer.  Next, I cut a smaller piece of kraft cardstock to sit on top.  Next, I cut a white piece of cardstock just a bit smaller.  Using my Silhouette Machine and a file I bought from Silhouette and kraft cardstock, I cut the background fun beachy image.  I glue this atop the white cardstock.  I took a scrap of kraft and using embossing ink, stamped Suzy's fun stamp onto the paper.  Using white embossing powder and a heat gun, I embossed the image.  I trimmed it close, and using dimensional adhesive, added it to the white cardstock at an angle.

Next I tied golden cord several times around the white cardstock, and tied a bow.  I also added golden cord vertically.  I then glued down the entire white panel to the front of the card.  So easy and fun!

I can't stop creating with Suzy's stamps.   The stamps at So Suzy's Stamp of the Month Club are adorable!  I encourage you to join the club today!  I'd love to see the projects you create with the monthly stamps!  Thanks for stopping by!



It's time for Retro Rubber Challenge #37! Check it out!

Thanks for stopping by!  It is time for Retro Rubber Challenge Blog's 37th challenge!  The theme this time involves using a sketch, and a stamp one year old or older.  Too fun!  Here is the sketch image and the card I created for this challenge:

 

To create this card, I used patterned paper from Project Life Blush Edition, a stamp from Simon Says Stamp, a die from Simon Says Stamp ("Labeled With Love"), Memento black ink, Copic markers, Wink of Stella, gems from Hero Arts, a sticker from SRM Press, flat and dimensional adhesives and cardstock.

 

First I folder and trimmed kraft cardstock into a card shape.  Next I added white cardstock to the card front and patterned paper to the lower card front.  I applied the sticker and two of the gems at the middle of the card.  Next I stamped the image onto a scrap piece of cardstock, and used a die to trim.  I colored the image with Copic markers, and Wink of Stella.  I added a gem.  I used dimensional adhesive to apply this element to the card.

 

So come join the fun!  Visit the Retro Rubber Blog today, then revisit one week from this coming Sunday, to learn the challenge winner!