{IBS} Happy Mother's Day

Hello again!!!  

I'm sorry to be filling your mailboxes with all these posts this morning!! I fell behind due to some personal issues/dilemma occurring.  So everything was done, just couldn't find the time to get it all pictured and posted.  :/  This will also be my last Inspired by Stamping post, until I return in June. 

For this card today, I did a bit of masking with the Inspired by Stamping Fancy Label Dies 1

I used the biggest die in the set and it up of printer paper.  The reason I use printer paper when masking, it's because it is then and does not leave the incomplete impression, that you normally get if you used cardstock.  

I used Mother's Day Bouquet stamps set for the background and embossed with detailed white embossing powder.  I then took my embossing pen and traced around the masking frame with it and embossed it again.  I think that adding that frame just finishes the design and creates separation between the next frame. 

To finish it off, I cut the next small Fancy Label Dies 1 and embossed just the edges.

I stamped the sentiment which is from Mother's Day Bouquet in black versafine ink and added dimensional liquid pearls to the space between the two frames. 

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

PWC #308

2 Cute Ink Challenge #105

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you are having a great afternoon. 

Hugs.

Calypso

{IBS} Just A Note

Calypso here today, to share a very pretty note pad project with you.   Now, while I love making altered items or all sort, I especially love making items that I can give someone and have them use the gift as intended  and for a long time. 

Today, I am sharing a note pad that I made using the Vintage Pieces stamp set. I found a canvas board and trimmed regular printer paper into 3 3/4" x 5", which were then inked with distress ink.  Stamping the "Just a Note" sentiment on all 16 pages, was the fun part!! I had to use my stampamajig for this, or else I would extremely crocked!!  LOL  

Turning to my Lilac Spring paper pad, I trimmed a piece down to 4" x 6" and adhered it to the back of the canvas.  I adhered magnet strips to the back, so that it could be displayed or hung on a refrigerator. I added a pencil loop, so to always having a writing piece handy!!  :) 

After all the pages were stamped, inked and ready aligned, I punched two holes through all the papers and a piece of acetate.  I passed  piece of ribbon from the back and tied a bod in the front!!

So refilling it would be a cinch to do!!

Hope you've enjoyed my project today!!  

I would like to share this project in the following challenge(s):

Lia Stampz #64

Thanks, 

Calypso

{IBS} Sew Lovely

Morning-

I am back to share a gorgeous card I made for a special someone, who has a birthday this month. 

I'm so jealous of all that share and celebrate their birthdays in the Winter, Spring and Summer!! Bright bold and colorful!!  

For my card today, I am using the beautiful Vintage Thread and Vintage Dress Form

I stamped my images using Colorbox Chalk ink, then did some fussy cutting.  Inked the edges with Vintage distress ink.  

I had some beautiful paper from Carta Bella; Sew Lovely, that seemed completely fitting for these stamps sets. Love the beautiful colors and images!!

Here is a close up and beautiful flower cluster.  Love the metal ribbon slider. 

Well I hope you are having a great week.  See you again real soon.

Hugs,

Calypso

Inspired by Stamping and Die Versions Blog Hop

Hi everyone! 

Welcome to the Inspired By Stamping and Die Versions Blog Hop.  

Twenty two talented designers have united to celebrate the new season and shake off the malaise of a snowy winter. Yay!!! Inspired by Stamping, which designs and manufactures the highest quality of photopolymer stamps that bring superior stamping to all crafters, has teamed up with Die-Versions, makers of low profile metal dies which works with virtually every machine out there and cuts through most materials, to create this special eye candy of Spring themed projects.

One lucky "hopper" will get a total prize package of $100 in gift certificates, a $50 gift certificate from Inspired by Stamping AND Die-Versions, so you can stock up on some awesome products that both of these companies have to offer.

For your chance to win the grand prize, visit all of the participating blogs, leaving a comment at each, then leave a comment telling us what you like the most about Spring at the Inspired By Stamping blog. All comments entered between now and April 28th at 10 pm (Pacific time) will be eligible for the grand prize.

For my project today, I give myself a challenge to create a layout. 

I love canvas....So I thought I would try my  hand at a page layout. 

So I found a 12 x 12 chipboard and wrapped a piece of untreated canvas around it.  I stitched the edges and got to work with my gelatos. 

As you can see, I had lots of fun with my gesso and gelatos!!  :) 

Once everything was dried, I pulled out my Inspired by Stamping sets created a collage background.  I used the following stamps to create the background:

French Country Background

Spring Lilacs

Summer Flowers

Mother's Day Bouquet

When I started this canvas, I had no plan or direction.  I really had no idea!!

I also had no pictures!!!  LOL...  I know!!!  As I left the canvas to dry, I went outside and noticed how beautiful some of my flowers were blooming.  I did  a little photo shoot and close ups of some of these beauties. 

  I used my Die Versions Houndstooth Background die, which I cut 3 times and layered them. I matted it on white and black cardstock. Then I layered my pictures on top of that beautiful die pattern back drop.  I love the way the Express Edge: Memories  completes the look and feel of the layout. 

 Your next stop on the hop is Nupur Priya blog  and if you ever get lost in the hop you can always go to Die-Versions Blog for the complete order list.

I would like enter the following challenges: 
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards #63
Polkadoodle Wk #16

Hugs, 

Calypso

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{SS} #166: Sweets

Morning sweeties!!

How was your Easter weekend???
We had a nice relaxing weekend, which was very needed for all of us!!  :)
So I worked a bit in the garden and did a little catching up on my posts.  So it was nice!!

Today at SweetStamps we have a new challenge for you!!
This weeks challenge is all about:

SWEETS

So for my creation, I created a jelly bean bag, that was included in my son's Easter basket!!
I'm glad I did too otherwise they would have been spilled all over the floors and Chico; our dog, would have been super hyper!!!  LOL

I used the very cute Jellybean stamp set and SweetStamps ink spots to create the background on the of the label.  I love the clean layering of the mixed colors.  I them laid a piece of parchment paper over the image, to tone down the colors.  I then stamped the sentiment using Memento ink.

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Join our weekly and monthly challenge

You can use any stamp on your challenge entry, but if you use a SweetStamps image, you will get two entries into the giveaway! To enter the challenge, please add the URL to your actual blog post or online gallery to the InLink at the end of the post. Please do not link to your main blog, we want to be able to find your post to leave you comments. Also, please link back to the SweetStamps blog.

Remember, you can only enter the challenge one time, use a SweeStamps image to get an extra entry in the challenge. Please limit the amount of challenges to 10 (including SweetStamps). You must link back to SweetStamps on your blog post.

Next week's challenge #167 is a Photo Inspiration: 

Our monthly challenge, can be found HERE

Theme is:

Embossing
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I would like to share my project in the following challenges:
OLLCB #154
Timbro Scrap Mania #92
That Scrap Place 

Hugs,
Calypso

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{FTH} Sketch w/a tWiSt #62: No Cards Allowed

Morning...morning!!

I have this song stuck in my head and I can't seem to get rid of!! 

"Happy" by Pharrell Williamsl!! I know you know it, even if that isn't your genre of music!!  It's pretty catchy and I have been singing it since yesterday!!  LOL  It's a good pick me upper!!

Today, I wanted to share a little mid-week project reminder for this weeks sketch challenge over at From The Heart!!  This weeks sketch is really simple, but the theme is "No Cards Allowed" 

Can you guess what my project is, without scrolling down!?!? 

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A bow with yummy chocolate!!! Yes!!!  

Here is a close up of the image and the shimmer form my goodies that I received on Monday!!

I have tried coloring on black cardstock, but the results have proven to look so much better on colored  images or white cardstock!!  

 

So I hope you will join us this week..You still have about 3 more days from today to enter the fun, for your chance of winning a gift voucher to the FTH Shop!! 

I would like to share this creation in the following challenges:
Cuttlebug Mania: Easter Eggs

Hugs,
Calypso 

{FTH} April SOTM: Spring Medley

Good morning!!

I am feeling a bit defeated today!!!  Things are just not going my way today!! 

The morning started off great, but as we head into the afternoon things are progressing into an extremely overwhelming day.   

So while I have 3 more posts to write, I am jumping on to share a card I made using April's SOTM: Spring Medley from; From The Heart. 

I really love these block images and while you can color and display as is, I wanted to do something different.  So I edited and resized the images a bit. so that I could use them on my waterfall card.  

Just love making interactive cards.  This image fits this multi-folded card perfectly. I also had to use these beautiful papers from American Crafts. 

So don't forget that this is a progressive challenge. 

If you missed out, you can still play along with the challenge by purchasing the image. Then you can enter the challenge and receive next month’s digi free. OR if you spend $10 in the From The Heart Stamps store this month, you can enter code TULIPS to receive as Spring Medley a free gift.

You have til the end of the month to enter!!! 

I would like to share my card in the following challenges:

Digi Galore Challenge

Creative Card Crew #59

Try It On Tuesday

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge #99

Hugs, 

Calypso

{SS} #165: Anything Goes + Embossing

Morning sweeties!!

Are you ready for Easter?  What are your Easter family traditions?

We head over to grandma's house to do our Easter egg hunt and dinner!!

Today at SweetStamps we have a new challenge for you!!  It's also a combined challenge since it's the 15th of the month, it will also coincide with our Monthly Technique Challenge!!

So this weeks challenge is: 

ANYTHING GOES

April's Monthly Technique Challenge is:

EMBOSSING

I really love these ARTSYfARTSY stamps.  I used the Chalkboard Flowers to create the background and embossed in detail white embossing powder.  I then laid a piece of parchment paper on top of it!!
I stamped and embossed the butterfly the same way.  I received some happy mail today and it included some yummy Wink of Stella pens!!!  LOVE!!!  I tried coloring the butterfly with about 4 of the colors, but the color does not show well on black cardstock, as it does on white. 

Here is a shot of the finished inside of the card, as well as a better shot of the colors on the butterfly!!

It really does look prettier in person. The shot below still doesn't do the pens any justice, but you can see a little shimmer. 

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Join our weekly and monthly challenge

You can use any stamp on your challenge entry, but if you use a SweetStamps image, you will get two entries into the giveaway! To enter the challenge, please add the URL to your actual blog post or online gallery to the InLink at the end of the post. Please do not link to your main blog, we want to be able to find your post to leave you comments. Also, please link back to the SweetStamps blog.

Remember, you can only enter the challenge one time, use a SweeStamps image to get an extra entry in the challenge. Please limit the amount of challenges to 10 (including SweetStamps). You must link back to SweetStamps on your blog post.

Next week's challenge #166 is:

Sweets

Our monthly challenge, can be found HERE

Theme is:

Embossing
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I would like to enter the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp: Monday Challenge 
Crafty Bloggers Network: April Challenge
Sparkle N' Sprinkle: April Challenge 

Hugs,
Calypso

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{FTH} Sketch #61 w/ a tWiSt: Coloring on Kraft

Good morning-

I wanted to share a card I made for this weeks challenge over at From the Heart. 

I was suppose to post this on Monday, but got a little side track when I saw the new Faithful Friends, that were added to the store!!  Have you seen them?  OH MY GOODNESS!!

Check them out HERE, they are ALL so cute!!! 

So for this card I am using this weeks sketch AND tWiSt challenge; which is coloring on Kraft.

One of my FAVORITES, so of course you know I had to take the challenge!! ;) 

I am using "Full of Beans Birdbrain"!!  Aren't they cute!!!  I really enjoyed coloring them.

I normally tend to color on kraft with color pencils, but for this image I tried watercolour pencils!!

I love the results they provide!! I had to switch my thinking and technique a little, so that I wouldn't peeled the cardstock.  It seems that I only eat jelly beans during Easter!!  I'm not sure why, maybe because the colors are look more yummy!!  The pinks and purples...versus during Halloween!! :) 

Here is a closeup of the image!!1  Cute right!!!

Here is this weeks sketch challenge, which you still have an entire day left to enter!!

So I hope you will take either challenge and join us!!

I would like to share this card in the following challenges:

Open Minded Crafting Challenge #8

4 Crafty Chicks #189

4 Crafty Girls #15

Cute Card Thursday #316

Hugs, 

Calypso