Marimekko Umbrella Inspired

The Inspiration Challenge Splitcoast today is umbrella's by Marimekko.  I chose the pink and black pattern shown here.    It reminded me of the Cuttlebug Leafy Branch folder, so I used a negative embossing technique.  The back or raised portion of the folder was inked with Versafine Onyx Black ink before embossing the white layer. The flower is a Shapeabilities Die by Spellbinders called Daisy Heads.  I die cut the flwers, embossed them and then sponged with black ink before removing from the die.  The same technique was used for the sentiment panel that was cut from Classic Rectangles sm. die.

 

The sentiment and background flourish are from Rubbernecker Stamp Co.  The sentiment is KK originals and the stylish flourish from the Jeanne Streiff collection.  The ribbon is May Arts.  I raised the main image panel and layered daisy on foam dimensional tape.

 

Flora & Flairs

Today's Featured Stamper is stephanie.hargis, check out the details Here

I chose to case this card of Stephanie's. 

I kept the color scheme and sketch very similar.  Changes inclue Different DP's, stamps and ribbons.  I also changed out the Build a Brads for Buttons.

Images are available from Rubbernecker Stamp Co., Jeanne Streiff collection.  I used Flora & Flairs for the main image and Wheat Swirls Flourish underneath it.

The flora was inked up using Adirondack pigments in Cranberry, Butterscotch, Juniper & Bottle. I used a piece of magic mesh stuck to my acrylic block and inked it with Tim Holtz Antique Linen distress ink for the linen pattern and then sponged the edges with distress Aged Mahagony, Tea Dye & Scattered Straw. The flora layers were spritzed with a brown marker and my InkWorkx Art Gun and are on dimensionals. The wheat swirls were stamped on artichoke CS in Juniper.  Vintage buttons were tied with Basic Grey fibers and affixed glue dots.  The wired moire ribbon is from WalMart and the velvet ric rac is May Arts.  The striped dp is Sandy Lion and was punched with a Fiskars lace border punch and layered on burgandy cardstock that was also punched.  The dotted DP is My Minds Eye.

Treasure Hunt, Candy & Blogger Challenge

It’s Treasure Hunt Tuesday at Rubbernecker, and also RBC Challenge Tuesday. The treasure, if you find it, will be a free image! However, to receive the image a purchase of any size is required, and your treasure must be claimed between 4:00 am PST and 9:00 pm PST today. (That’s 7:00 am to 12:00 am on the East coast.) The first clue will be found on the Rubbernecker Home Page
When you head over to the Rubbernecker Home Page, check out these great deals:
*** Each month you can qualify to win $100 coupon good for Rubbernecker or Stamp Oasis stamps! For every $20 you spend, your name is entered once into a drawing.
*** For every $50 you spend on Rubbernecker, Stamp Oasis or KK Originals stamps, you get to choose a FREE stamp!
Are you ready for this week’s Rubbernecker Blogger Challenge? (RBC17)
The rules are simple. Link your finished challenge project on Jeanne’s blog using a Rubbernecker, Stamp Oasis or KK Original image and you’ll be entered in a monthly drawing. Enter as often as you like throughout the month.
***No Rubbernecker stamps? You can play anyway!!! You won’t be entered in the drawing but we’d love to see your artwork!
***No Blog? That’s OK too! Just link your project from any online gallery!!!
Rules, past challenges and blog button can be found –>HERE
All qualifying entries will be entered into a monthly drawing for
a $25 Rubber Bucks Certificate from Rubbernecker Stamp Co.

Jeanne and Leigh are offering Rubbernecker blog candy this week, be sure to stop by their blogs for details and to enter.

This weeks blogger challenge is to use ribbon in an unconventional way. The card base is celery, layered with Basic Grey Blush 6 x 6 paper pad. The flourish & foliage are from the Jeanne Streiff collection Swirl Flourish & Just Leaves. The sentiment is Stamp Oasis Petite Words collection. I used a corner rounder with the guard removed for the scallops and a circle scallop punch as the base for my ribbon rose. The punch was covered with double sided adhesive and then I started in the middle and folded the ribbon in half and fashioned the flower, twisting the ribbon occasionally. The variegated ribbon is May Arts and the Shirred Taffeta leaves are Making Memories I believe. The edges were distressed by dragging a toothbrush inked with TH Walnut Stain distress ink. I stamped the sentiment in Black Soot and colored the flat pearls using a Copic marker E04.

Be sure to check out the other design team members blogs for their cards today:

Jeanne

Broni

Leigh

Tami

Kittie

Sherry

Linda