Merry Christmas

I hope you had a wonderful holiday filled with family, friends and

the joys of the season.  Sorry for the lack of posts and sharing here.

I returned to work after being a stay at home Mom for 10 years this fall.

I forgot how much I missed retail and still look forward to going to work

each day.  The days have been long and quite a blur since Thanksgiving,

but slower days will be coming in January.  I really miss my creative

outlet and sharing here and on Splitcoast & PCP.  Please be patient, I am

itching to get back into sharing regularly and also visiting your wonderful

blogs and uploads.  I know I have missed a lot.

There was a little time this afternoon to finish up a project

that was started last week.  The size is 11" x 6" including the hanger

and the tassle.  The upside down gothic arch is made using thin chipboard

covered with parchment paper stamped with the music background and then

spritzed with distress inks for the aged look.  The edges have sequin stickles

and the top is vintage lace that was sponged with tea dye distress ink.  All images

are available from Innovative Stamp Creations.  Music/Summer Elements, Bird & Branch/

Tranquil and words are from Be Thankful sheet.  The branch was stamped in versamark

on cocoa CS and embossed in distress walnut stain powder.  I overstamped with the branch

and embossed a second time using Tea Dye powder.  The bird was inked with Adirondack

pigment ink/cranberry and then the flowers were stamped in pigment pitch black direct to

the cranberry inked rubber.  The inked bird was then stamped on sand CS and embossed 3

times with clear powder.  I added feathers for the tail and finished the ornament off with a

vintage brad and tassle.   It's back to work for another long day tomorrow, have a wonderful

day after!

Non Traditional Christmas Colors

 

Yep, that's the Rubbernecker Blogger challenge #14. Create a Christmas card

using non traditional colors. It's easy, play along with us and link your upload back

to the Rubbernecker Blog so we can see what you come up with! 

My card today is a quick acetate card measuring 4 1/4" square.  The insert is a folded 4" white card that

is held in place with the dyed ribbon. 

The candle was colored direct to rubber w/ Copic markers and spritzed with rubbing alcohol before stamping.

The edges are sponged in Distress Milled Lavendar & Scattered Straw and misted with Perfect Pearls blush

and water for a subtle shimmer finish.  The sentiment is stamped on the acetate with Stazon Black.

I hope to get back to posting regularly and creating some more detailed projects after the holidays.

I will have some blog candy to offer very soon too!

Winter Clearance & Treasure Hunt

Sorry, no stamping today.  Check out the awesome deals and the treasure hunt today and

check in tomorrow when I will be hosting the Rubbernecker Blogger Challenge!

WINTER CLEARANCE SALE

All Rubbernecker, Stamp Oasis and KK Original images

are on sale through the end of year or while supplies last

All discounts, free offers and coupons still apply during the sale.

Special Price Matching offer

During December we will match the price of any item found on the Web via a rebate if you can provide a link to the lower price.

All of our discounts and rebates will still apply making our prices the lowest on the web by 10-20% and free shipping still applies for orders of $75 or more.

So go shop and then come and

PAY LESS AT RUBBERNECKER STAMPS

Arrrrrrr ye mateys, it be a Tuesday and ya know what that means. It’s Treasure Hunt Tuesday at Rubbernecker.

Put ye swashbuckling skills to the test and plunder all the treasure that be waitin’ fer ya.  Today's Treasure Hunt is a bit different. 

Make sure you check the home page to see what Mr. Rubbernecker is up to today. 

Along ye way, there are a few ports ya need be stoppin’ at and there be some extra treasure to be found today. 

Be sure to visit me mates, and hunt fer that blog candy today!

Bev  - Savor the Journey

Broni - Splashes of Watercolor

Candy - Candys Land

Joan - Stamping with a Passion!

Jules -  Stampin with Inky Fingers

Kittie -  Kittie Kraft

Linda -  Linda’s Works of Heart

Pam - Iris Garden

Shelly -  Stamp with Shelly

Tami - A Walk on the Mild Side

Sherry - Walkin' on the BAD Side!

ISCC21 Angelic Peace Wall Art

The challenge at Innovative Stamp Creations today

is to use Fragments as your focal. I chose to use the angel image from

Angelic Holidays and the music notes from ChristmasTrinkets and peace on earth

is also from Angelic Holidays.

The stamping on the artist canvas (8" x 8") is a new stamp called Distressed Script. More later,

I don't have time to give you all the details this morning, but will be back to

post them soon.

Blogger Challenge #13

Today's Rubbernecker Blogger challenge is to make a card in any shape

other than the standard 4.25x5.5.  It can be a long or tall card, or any other shape you want it to be.  Your card

must also include snowflakes!  To participate, all you have to do is upload your card to either your blog and/or

online gallery and comment on this post, including the link to your card.

The gift card holder started with a large shipping tag measuring 6 1/4" x 3 1/8"  I used blending foam &

the applicator tool to sponge it with Distress Weathered Wood ink.  Snowflakes were stamped in

Distress  Broken /china ink.  The snowflake background was inked in versamark and embossed in clear

powder.  It didn't give enough definition to the tag, so I ended up going back and stamping the background

using Adirondack paint dabber in pearl.  When dry, I scored the tag at 1 1/4", 3 3/4" & 4" starting at the top.

The tag was layered on pacific point CS and scored again matching up the score lines on the tag.  The

ribbon is tied around the top flap and the bottom flap of the holder tucks into the ribbon to hold it closed.

The embellishment is a snowflake pin I picked up at 90% off after Christmas last year.  The gift card is

held in place with Wacky Tac adhesive which is a sticky post it type adhesive.  Have a wonderful day, hope

you have time to play along!

ATC Recipe Box

I love these ATC die cut boxes & clear vinyl sleeves available from Innovative Stamp Creations.

The challenge at ISC is to create an ATC box with atc recipes enclosed.

My box has Teresa Collins papers that were covered with

contact paper to make it more durable and kitchen friendly.  The

magnetic closure is by Basic Grey and I added the red rhinestone to the

center.  The tags were created by stamping the words in Stazon White ink

on black shrink plastic and then die cut with Spellbinders smallest tag from

the tags trio set.  My little recipe book holds 6 vinyl sleeves bound

with the Bind it All.

When complete, the little book will contain 12 of my favorite holiday recipes.

The ATC box is roomy enough to add an additional book or 2. 

Hmmmm, maybe 1 for sweets & treats and 1 for main dishes and appetizers? 

I love this project for the holidays or for a shower gift using the brides favorite colors.

The snowflakes on the recipe card are from ISC's Christmas Elements Sheet, Treasured/

Fansy Designs Sheet & Recipes/About Me!  Have a wonderful Thursday!

Peaceful Trek

My card today is for 2 challenges.  The sketch challenge can be found here.  The 2nd challenge is

the Wednesday Rubbernecker Blog Challenge hosted by Design Team member Bev Gerard called

Nix the Ribbon.  We were to use fibers, cording, thread etc. No ribbon allowed.  Come play along!

The Winter Trek image is Stamp Oasis and was embossed in silver on glossy white CS.  The layer was

brayered using Kaleidacolor Blue frost ink.  The Peace text is Rubbernecker and was stamped in

Adirondak Denim pigment on CS Vellum, die cut usingthe smallest curved rectangles die from Spellbinders. 

The edges of the vellum was sponged withencore Silver ink and then dipped in silver EP and heat embossed. 

I die cut the same size and offset the navy layer under the vellum.  Be sure to stop by the Rubbernecker

website to take advantage of the awesome sale going on now.  Have a wonderful Wednesday!

 

Clearance Sale & Treasure Hunt

Clearance Sale and Treasure Hunt Tuesday!

Arrrrrrr ye mateys, it be a Tuesday and ya know what that means. It’s Treasure Hunt Tuesday at Rubbernecker. Put ye swashbuckling skills to the test and plunder all the treasure that be waitin’ fer ya.  Set sail along with me mates and join us fer the first clue.  In order to claim ye treasure, place the image in yer cart, and then purchase only one other item. 

Along ye way, there are a few ports ya need be stoppin’ at and there be some extra treasure to be found today. 

Be sure to visit me mates, and hunt fer that blog candy today!

Bev  - Savor the Journey

Broni - Splashes of Watercolor

Candy - Candys Land

Joan - Stamping with a Passion!

Jules -  Stampin with Inky Fingers

Kittie -  Kittie Kraft

Linda -  Linda’s Works of Heart

Pam - Iris Garden

Shelly -  Stamp with Shelly

Tami - A Walk on the Mild Side

Sherry - Walkin' on the BAD Side!

My card today is very simple.  I so miss making cards using different techniques and such, but I have

been a little busy lately and then fall in bed at night.  I am itching to get really inky!

The Noel and black layer were made with my Making Memories Electronic die cutting machine/Slice. 

I cut the noel at 2 1/2" for the DP & the gold layer that is off set under it.  The Black frame was cut at 4"

in black and red and offset as well.  Thegold embossing is a Holly image from Rubbernecker Stamp Co. 

258-01 (Rubbernecker category)

 

All Rubbernecker, Stamp Oasis and KK Original images are on sale until 12/16 or while supplies last

 

Be sure to check back tomorrow for the next Blogger Challenge.

Blog Candy Winner

Random.org picked number 16. 

SherylH said... Thanks for the idea to use the velveteen paper -- I know I have some around here so will have to give this a try. The Baroque background stamp is so versatile.
Sheryl

Congratulations, email me to claim your Rubbernecker bucks Sheryl!

Rubbernecker Weekend Sale

Holiday Weekend Sale!

ON SALE FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ONLY
11/28-11/30

Adirondack Pigment pads and reinkers

while supply lasts

PADS $3.79

REINKERS $2.99

3 DAYS ONLY

Blog Candy & Treasure Hunt

My card today uses Green & Burgandy Velveteen papers. It was very hard to capture this in a photo.  The back of the velveteen was misted with water.  Then, I inked up the baroque background stamp with Encore Gold ink and left the stamp inked side up on the table.  Place the velveteen on top of the stamp and iron to transfer the ink and emboss the image into the velvet.  I repeated the steps with the burgandy after cutting the layer with Spellbinders curved rectangles set.  Placing an iron over the paper/stamp layer does not hurt your rubber at all.  It also works great on velvet fabric and can be used for home accents or anything that won't get wet as the embossed image will not remain.  Images available from Rubbernecker Stamp Co.

Arrrrr ye Matey's, it's Tuesday and ya know what that means. It’s Treasure Hunt Tuesday at Rubbernecker. Put ye swashbuckling skills to the test and plunder all the treasure that be waitin’ fer ya.  Set sail along with me mates and join us fer the first clue.  In order to claim ye treasure, place the image in yer cart, and then purchase only one other item. 

I am offering Blog Candy today.  Who couldn't use an extra $10 to spend over at the Rubbernecker site?  Just leave a comment on this post by Midnight on Thursday to be entered in the drawing!

Be sure to visit me mates, and hunt fer the other DT member w/ blog candy today!

Bev  - Savor the Journey

Broni - Splashes of Watercolor

Candy - Candys Land

Jules -  Stampin with Inky Fingers

Kittie -  Kittie Kraft

Pam - Iris Garden

Shelly -  Stamp with Shelly

Tami - A Walk on the Mild Side

Sherry - Walkin' on the BAD Side!

Be sure to check back tomorrow for the next Blogger Challenge.

Innovative Stamp Creations Sale!

 Innovative Stamp Creations is having a special sale and you will receive 10% off your entire order when you put shelk in the comment field .

This discount code is good until Nov 27th.

Isn’t now the time to shop for you, your family and friends. There are many of my favorite stamp sheets, Grungeboard (plain, yes get the plain), Tim’s idea-ology hardware - go get inspired!

Check out the new images and stop back to see stamped samples here soon!

Presence of Trees

Be Thankful

Sketch of Nature

Distressed Script (my personal favorite!)

RNBC10 Sparkle, Glimmer, Shine

I am hosting the Rubbernecker Blog challenge today. Be sure to stop by the blog and play along.

My card uses lots of sparkle, glimmer & shine. The snowflake background was inked using Adirondack Paint dabber/pearl on

the white layer and tag. The tag was then sprayed with pearlized distress mists in Weathered Wood and Faded Jeans with

Perfect Pearls/pearl added to the mists. The snowflake was stamped in Faded Jeans and the vertical text in Versafine Onyx Black.

The glittery frame started out by using my new electronic die cutting machine by Making Memories called Slice. (the tag was also

cut using Slice) The frame was inked with VersaMark Dazzle pad/champagne and embossed with holographic embossing powder.

A packing tape window has dazzling diamonds glitter on it. The square snowflake was stamped in Faded Jeans Distress ink on

white CS and mounted on the back. The frame was finished with a snowflake brad and rhinestone. Can't wait to see what you come

up with, play along!

ISC Crackle Paint Challenge

The challenge over at Innovative Stamp Creations is to use crackle paint or cracked glass on your project.

I decided on a simple gift tag using Shabby Shutters crackle paint on DP by The Paper Studio.  The image was

stamped in Versafine Onyx Black and watercolored with Brilliance Peacock rainbow pad.  The edges of the tag

were sponged with Distress Broken china and the bottom was punched with an EK Success corner punch.

 

RNBC9 Happy Memories

  

I am so delighted in how this turned out because it is for a very special stamping friend Vicky Gould.

Vicky lost her dear Bill suddenly a few weeks ago and she has been in my thoughts and prayers.  Today

was no exception and as this card took shape, I knew it was perfect for her.  Broni is hosting the Rubbernecker

Blogger Challenge today with an inspiration piece and that is where this card came from.  Dee Ott's Summer Fern:

 Dee Ott's Summer Fern

My finished card measures 4 1/8" x 7 3/8" I started with a large shipping tag, Adirondack Paint Dabber/Stream

and some foliage from some Yarrow in my yard.  After dabbing paint on the foliage, I placed them paint side down

on the tag and brayered over them to apply the paint to the tag.  I removed the foliage and let the paint dry.

Then, pearlized distress mists were sprayed on the tag in various colors in yellow, orange, green, blue & reds.  Some

had perfect pearls added to them and gave the tag some shimmer.  The tag was ironed to dry it and then it was over stamped with

a Fern Background by Rubbernecker Stamp Co. in Adirondack pigment juniper.  The sentiment is also by Rubbernecker in the Stamp

Oasis section called Happy Memories.  It was stamped in Versafine Onyx Black and the edges of the tag were sponged in Distress

Pine Needles.  The card base is Bordering Blue CS that was stamped with the same fern background using the pigment juniper. 

I used Rangers applicator tool/blending foam to add some chalk to the image in sage green to make it pop a little.  The edges of the card

are sponged in Distress Weathered Wood.  The tag was finished with fibers, blue pearl brad and a filigree brad buddy by Making Memories.

Stop on by the Rubbernecker Blog and play along in the challenge!

 

Treasure Hunt Time!

 

My Rubbbernecker card was done with the bandana technique.  Distress reinkers were spritzed on watercolor paper.  When dry, the time background was stamped in Stazon Black and highlighted with an Inkssentials white gel pen.  The clock face is by Spare Parts and has an alcohol ink finish.  The hands are Spellbinders timeless Heritage die and the acetate overlay is by 7gypsies.  The ribbon is May Arts. 

Arrrr ye mateys, it's Treasure Hunt Tuesday at Rubbernecker.  If you haven't visited lately, you'll find that we are now offering your choice of one of two images for the treasure.  In order to claim your treasure, place your image choice in your cart, and then purchase only one other item. 

Our Design Team, as always, will delight you with their creations. Be sure to visit their blogs to find those designers that have blog candy today!

Bev  - Savor the Journey

Broni - Splashes of Watercolor

Candy - Candys Land

Joan - Stamping with a Passion!

Jules -  Stampin with Inky Fingers

Kittie -  Kittie Kraft

Linda -  Linda’s Works of Heart

Pam - Iris Garden

Tami - A Walk on the Mild Side

Sherry - Walkin' on the BAD Side!

 

Be sure to check back tomorrow for the next Blogger Challenge.

Oh, Christmas Tree............

Isn't this the cutest Christmas Tree box?  Check out the tutorial & template by Brenda found Here.

The designer paper is double sided retired SU!  I printed the template right on the DP and then stamped

the holly in Encore Gold and embossed in Gold EP.  The star was made by stamping the Star w/ Decorative

swirls on brushed gold CS 3 times and punched with a large star punch.  The holly & star images are available

from Rubbernecker Stamp Co.  The sentiment is an epoxy sticker by Making Memories and it is layered on

burgandy CS and finished with rhinestone brads.  I added 1 brad to the star and felt ric rac was used for the

hanger and trim around the bottom.  Tools include ScorPal and Zip Dry glue to attach the trim along the bottom

I will be making more of these fun boxes!

 

RNBC8 Give Thanks Gate Fold

Today's Rubbernecker Blog challenge is brought to us by Bev Gerard.  Create a card using 2 or more folds.  I chose to make a gate fold card with a twist.

Start with a piece of cardstock cut 5 1/2" x 11", Score at 3 1/4" & 7 1/2".   Make a small score mark at the top left at 2 1/4" & the bottom right at 8 1/2".

Turn the cardstock and line up the small score with the bottom left corner and score.  Repeat on the right side lining up the bottom score with the top right corner.  Cut the angles creating the diagonal edges. 

Stamps used are all available from Rubbernecker Stamp Co. in the Rubbernecker Fall category.  I used Give Thanks, Acorn Set, Happy Thanksgiving Text & the petite folk art leaf.  Inks include: Adirondack pigment Pitch Black, Butterscotch, Terra Cotta & Cranberry.  Versamagic Chalk Jumbo Java. Distress Scattered Straw, Vintage Photo and Peeled Paint.

You might be thinking, "How do I play along?"  Easy!  All you have to do is use the challenge requirement and upload your project to your blog and/or your online gallery.  We love to showcase your projects on this blog, and ask that you please come back to this post, and add a link to your project in the comment section.  In other words, we love looking at new eye-candy just like you!

Treasure Hunt Tuesday

Arrrr ye mateys, it's Treasure Hunt Tuesday at Rubbernecker.  If you haven't visited lately, you'll find that we are now offering your choice of one of two images for the treasure.  In order to claim your treasure, place your image choice in your cart, and then purchase only one other item. 

While you are visiting Rubbernecker today, check out the sale on the new Raspberry Spellbinders Wizard.  The sale includes free shipping and one free individual Nestabilities set! 

Today's card is a mail friendly and quick Christmas card.  No embellishments, 3 colors of CS & 3 Colors of ink.  The images are all available from

Rubbernecker Stamp co. in the Rubbernecker in the winter holiday and backgrounds links.  I used Christmas Bell w/ Holly, Vertical Christmas Text & the baroque striplet is in the backgrounds section.  I stamped it 3 times to create the background.  Inks are Encore Gold, Adirondack pigment Cranberry and Versafine Onyx black.  I did emboss the sentiment with detail black embossing powder and a aqua brush to highlight the bow. 

Our Design Team, as always, will delight you with their creations.

Bev  - Savor the Journey

Broni - Splashes of Watercolor

Candy - Candys Land

Joan - Stamping with a Passion! BLOG CANDY

Jules -Stampin with Inky Fingers

Kittie -  Kittie Kraft BLOG CANDY

Pam - Iris Garden

Tami -A Walk on the Mild Side

Sherry - Walkin' on the BAD Side!