Peachy Keen Stamp Challenge #46

I'm back with another Peachy Keen Stamp challenge submission. The sketch for this challenge can be found at http://peachykeenstampschallenge.blogspot.com/.

 All papers are Papertrey Ink. The patterned paper is from the Egg Hunt pack. I used my Gypsy to weld the shadows of the duck and umbrella. I cut this in light blue. I cut the remaining layers, inked the edges using Stampin' Up Classic ink and assembled the focal point.

I used Peachy Keen Critter Faces PK-745 for the duck's face. I used my white Gelly Roll pen to color the eyes and add stitching to the umbrella. I colored the beak with a colored pencil. The raindrops are epoxy stickers I found at Michael's  for $.49.


 

The sentiment is from The Paper Studio-Card Sayings. I used my Spellbinders Labels to cut, emboss and ink the tag. I ran a strip of Papertrey Ink ribbon around the focal point.

This card could be used for so many purposes. It would make a great baby card.

Thanks for stopping by,
Dana Desmond

ATCs Experiments with Embossing Techniques

Today's ATC cards are a little different than the one's I posted earlier. All of these, I started with a white piece of paper and used a combination of dye ink, versamark, and clear embossing powder.

I started by embossing  a stamped image on the white paper using clear embossing powder. I added ink to the paper using the ink resist technique. Then I would clear emboss another image on top of the inked paper. Then add another color of ink, before embossing another image. The results were cool.



On this one, I experimented with some embossing techniques. First I inked the stamp with Versamark ink, then I lightly  inked it with some inexpensive dye inks, then stamped it on the page. I added clear embossing powder. This is a good way to improvise when you don't have very many different colors of embossing powder.



On this one, I started with a dirty stamp before inking it with Versamark. The sentiment was stamped in white craft ink and embossed with clear glitter powder.

If you're interested in trading, comment on this post and we can work something out.

Thanks for stopping by,
Dana Desmond

More ATCs with Metallic Embossing

Here's a few more ATCs I made over the weekend. I'm having so much fun with these. Since these use a small amount of materials, I'm a little more willing to experiment with new techniques.



This one is made out of leftovers from my Valentine's project. The ticket stamp and die set is from Papertrey Ink, but I added the word Foxy from 40:31 Creations Love stamp set.



The key and heart stamps are from two completely different sets, but they work so well together. I embossed them using bronze powder. The background paper is brown packing paper from one of my Papertrey Ink shipments. Using clear embossing powder, I added the text. Then I stamped the key image using Tim Holtz Distress ink in Antique Linen. To give the entire card an aged look, I used my Tsukineko walnu ink spritz before I added my elements.

If you are interested in trading ATCs, leave a comment and we will work something out.

Thanks for stopping by,
Dana Desmond

ATC Weekend

I've discovered the world of Artist Trading Cards. ATCs are so appealing because it allows me to experiment with new techniques and to explore work from other artists. Before I start trading I want to build a supply of cards.

For those of you not familiar with ATCs, there are a few rules that must be followed before a card can be called a true ATC. It must measure 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". It must be your original work or a photograph of your original work. It must be good quality materials with all elements attached securely. The card must include basic information about you and the materials/techniques used. ATCs can never be sold and when traded, the trade must be fair, meaning it's a card for card trade.

Yesterday, I went to my craft area, pulled paper from my scrap box, and just started playing.

I used Papertrey Ink cardstock so the card base was plenty strong. Aleen's Tacky Glue was used as the main adhesive. In a few places I used Glossy Accents.



This stamp is from Stampin' Up. After I colored the rabbit and pot with my Copic Markers, I used my Versamark Pen and embossed the rabbit using clear embossing powder. I realized I don't have a good grass stamp, so I used my water color pencils to make the grass. I embossed the flowers in red and added a pearl center.

 


I love this bee stamp. After coloring the bee with colored pencils, I used Glossy Accent on the yellow parts and Stickles on the wings. I used colored pencils to add a little shading to the wings as well.

 


I after coloring the flower image with water color penicls, I used my aqua painter to blend the colors. Then I added clear embossing powder to the largest flower so it would stand out in the foreground. Then I popped this up on the card. I used clear embossing powder on the bee image.

 



This is a very simple card. I used the Laugh With Me Quotes stamp set from Fiskars. The lace is stamped using White Craft in from Stampin' Up. I punched the pink circles,added the stamped flower and put a pearl in the center of each. The sentiment block is popped up off the card.

  I have several other cards I will be posting over the next few days. If you are interested in trading with me, just leave a comment on this post and we can arrange something. Unfortunately, I can only trade within the US, no international trades for now.

Thanks for stopping by,
Dana Desmond

My Pink Stamper Blog Hop Project

Here's a 4x4 card I made that could be used for many different occasions. I made the background using white cardstock, post-it note cut into a cloud shape, and Tim Holtz Distess Ink in Tumbled Glass.

 The ballon is cut from the Create-a-Critter cartridge. The sentiment is from 40:31 Creations Love stamp set.

The face is from the Everyday Faces from Peachy Keen Stamps(sorry about the glare).

Thanks for stopping by,
Dana Desmond