Stencil background bamboo shoots

Using the stencil and a stipple brush apply color to the background, I did 3 branches using a copper near the joints of the bamboo. Set aside to dry then place the stencil over the background tape down at the top and bottom, apply pressure over the stencil as you apply the dreamweaver stencil paste, pick it up carefully and set somewhere where it will set up, you can add a bit of glitter at this stage if you just sprinkle just a bit and shake off immediately.

This works well with a panda as a central figure but I prefered it plain.

Party time

Stamps are from Inkastamps, the fan I used with some green ink then applied tissue with a large round stipple brush making sure to let it dry between applications about 4 layers. The purse is folded with the top punched and a pearl handle fastened to the top, the message is inside the purse.
The base of the card is a foil paper which did not scan well.

Iris Star

Select the image you want to make, usually I do a teapot.
What I like about this card is the gold edge that is added to the paper used to do part of this card. Usually I cut 1/2" strips and layered part of them with some gold ribbon for a touch of glitz. The folds form a spiral as they go around with the eye a piece of refractive gift wrap in the center the last item that is taped to the back of the card, trim the layers so it does not get too bulky.
Cut your image out carefully on the back using a template in the opening to guide your placement of the strips taping each off as you go, when finished check the front to see if it is what you want and glue it to the card and weight it down to set up so it does not shift. I have had to adjust some of the gold pieces when finished before attaching to the final card.

Versa Mark and pearlx highlights

This started with making a sheet of background paper using the versamark inkpad and pearlx using several colors tap them onto the cardstock after you have covered it with the versa mark inkpad then with a soft brush mix them up.
For this card I have cut off the section and stamped with the background stamp. The smaller square I used the magenta face image, mounted both on the gold background paper the same as I stamped the square from attached them to the card and there you are ready for a saying inside or a newsy note.

Ancient Hand

Love those little labels that make this so easy stamp and transfer them by folding the backing in half for the row (I prefer to go the long orientation, it is easier to line them up and press them down.) After pressing down each row you hold them down and pull the other portion from under the remaining piece, press down and fold the next row back until finished.

I like a background paper that I can then adhere them too and then attach to a card.

The dragonfly is a punched item from scraps or magazine pages.

Dream Catcher Heart

Heart image stamped on the masking tape wrapped cardboard and embossed, then add your color to the image. The leather thongs work well with the liquid applique heated for texture. Feathers with the small beads for special times or use the image .
Place on a folded card and stamp the saying, I used a brilliance gold for this card.

Auntie Amy dreamcatcher, Hero Arts saying stamp

Pretty Asian Lady with a clay embellishment

Condition the clay, roll out, cut into squares that fit the portion of the stamp you wish to stamp.

Ink stamp press clay on trim to size bake according to directions, when cooled you can glue them into place after the card is finished.

Pagoda card

1. Cut out the pagoda,

2. Fold down the roof,

3. Fold the doors in,

4. Accordian pleat the bottom that acts as a stand for the card glue to the back of the card;

5. Cut the footing slot open up and trim out the center part that remains.

6. Stamp and mist,

7. Add embellishments, message.

Springtime

Using a cube to marble the background with a rainbow big and juicy cube. The image was stamped on the mill ends from a one hr photo paper, blender pen and markers.

Snowy Owl

The Magenta owl image with a message gives a simple card that can be used when one does not want a frilly card.

A bit of glitter glue really adds dimension and texture to the cards. Think what would happen if we masked the owl and added some spray mist to the background. Of course that calls for the branch to come to life. It is so much fun to think what if... and then just check them out.

2,600 Tea Bag Folding Squares

I bought this disc recently but so far have not popped it into the computer and given it a trail run. Anyone try this already and what were your experiences? Surely one of us have given it a trial run, it certainly looks interesting.
It says it has paper and patterns cards or scrapbooks.

The tea bag fold here was done using a stamp and then folding the squares, adding a bit of ribbon and a laminated tea cup as a magnet for the fridge.

Fancy corners accent main image

The punch added a nice touch to a card that was offset with a touch of glitter on the filler for the rose arrangement to give a change in texture.

Lace Template Sunflower

Using a template to cut the sunburst and flip to accent the sunflower gives one a sunny card along with a saying to brighten a day leaving the inside to jot a note that makes it even more personal.

Swaps for us to enjoy.

Swaps,
Classes,
Techniques,
Mingles,
Exchanges and a whole lot of Rubber Stamping,Sharing, and Caring!
Home of the Bound Book Swaps. Swaps
Anyone want to try a techniques swap? cookbook? calendar just a few items to keep us enjoying our past time?

ATC swaps 2010 RSTRswaps

January New Years, Feb valentines March St Pat's or Kites April EASTER or RAIN,
May WOMEN,or MOTHERS DAY
June Men or Father's Day,
July, 4th of July,
August Birthdays,
Sept. School,
October, Halloween or parties
Nov. Thanksgiving or feasts, Dec. Christmas.
Come join the fun on sheet of cardstock equals 10 ATC cards, 2.5" x 3.5" Share your ideas.
Happy stamping all!