Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Spotlight that bear!

I got the idea for this card over at Paper Craft Planet. It was quick and easy to do. And I do like the spotlight technique. I apology that it isn't very clear. . .something happened when I uploaded it :-( Here is the link, where I found it. http://www.papercraftplanet.com/group/sketchchallenge/forum/topics/sketch-challenge-july-25-2009

I hope you are all enjoying the summer, which is quickly coming to a close. If you must return to school, for work or learning, I hope you get some extra stamping time in the next couple of weeks and that you continue to make some time on the week-ends, even if only for a few minutes here and there.
Inkyhive

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Hey Stampers,
Just thought of a GREAT idea, and Thanks to Inkyhive for the card posting of the 3 outlined flowerpots. Order the stamp from AJ's Country Stampns for $2.00 um or $4.00 mounted. Thats .50 off the um and $1.00 off mounted! Just go to this link
http://www.wood-n-paper-ink.com/m_62.asp?pro=732&c=43&pn=3+Outlined+Flower+Pots
for the stamp and after placing it in the cart, there will be a Promo Code, just enter BlogFriend.
Have a Great Day!
AJ

Monday, August 10, 2009

it's August 10th, already

Whoa! Can you believe it is already August?!?! Time really seems to have gone by very fast this summer season. I thought I would share this card today. I've had this stamp for awhile and I apologize for not having the name. I am hoping to get a catalog from Amy soon, so that I can help you identify the name or the number of the stamp. In the meantime, just e-mail Amy or leave a comment and tell her you are interested. The stamp has 3 flowers, so I stamped the one flower twice. After coloring in the image, I used my versamark pen to go over the entire image and then embossed with clear embossing powder. I then punched out a circle. First, I used the paper that had the circle punched from placed it on the paper where I wanted the sun and then sponged in some yellow and orange ink. I then removed the reverse mask and place the punched circle on top of the sun and then used several different blues to get the sky effect. I also sponged a little gray over the sun to give the effect of clouds. The dirt or sand, I used embossing paste mixed with pearl-ex and applied. I hope this gives you some ideas and maybe motivate you to make a card. Remember, even if you only stamp 15 minutes a day or so, you will get cards made. AND, every one enjoys getting fun mail.
hugs and Prayers,
~~Inkyhive