Monthly Challenge June "Stamp it & Color It"

[rsmobley85]

Welcome to summer and the Month of June, this means it time to start a new challenge.



This month, We will be "Stamp it & Color It".

Rules:

In this challenge you will be allowed to use any kind of stamp for your "Image". Rubber stamp or a digital stamp. (Must make sure that these images are not from a site that sells "Cutter Files")

Must be a Image that you can "Color" so this does not include sentiments but you can add those on your project.

Must be submitted on a finished creation. Example. Layout, Card, Tag. Must be new finished item as of June 1.


You can use any color Dye stamping Ink, Embossing Powder, Tombow markers, Bic Markers, Copics, Color pencils, Crayons. To color your image for either a hand stamped image or a white printed Digital image. Can not use your computer to color the image.


Please post what you used so that others can learn some new techniques. And if you have any questions on what kind of paper to use, or Ink to use. Just ask. We can help you out.

This Challenge runs until June 30th.


Winners:

Im working on getting up a prize for the winners. And yes. We will continue with 1 winner per 5 entries. And one for the "Most" entries. You can enter as many times as you like. And make sure you post one project picture per post so that entries stack up.

Since this prize if stamping related. And not cutter related. (again, if you happen to use a cutter file, must be from one of the VDBC designers) Every one is eligible.



Im working on some thing special for the prize for this, and will post updates or sneak peaks when they are available.

Thanks for playing, and have fun.

Sharon

Entries:
1. Caz #8
2. Games #19
3. Games #20
4. Marie #31
5. Marie #32
6. Sue #59
7. Marie #65
8. Michelle #70
9. Kaserr #79
10. Marie #86
11. Sandra #94
12. Sandra #95
13. Marie #99
14. Sandra #107
15. Sandra #109
16. Pam in SD #116
17. Sandra #127
18. Marie #133
19. Sandra #142
20. Sandra #143
21. Sandra #150
22. Marie # 155
23. Kelly S. #160
24. Marie #163
25. Marie #169
26. Lisa #177
27. Sheri # 181
More will be added if needed.

[bzyPTmom28]

OOo--I love stamping and coloring! I definitely want to work with this one--hmm, have to make some card candy for the swap but I could do some stamping and create a tag or card with the designs I send for the swap. Love these challenges Sharon!

[rsmobley85]

Your welcome, So happy to hear you will be playing along.

I have been working so hard and have missed stamping and coloring and was thinking. This has to be the next challenge so here it is. LOL!

Im going to try and use a stamp I have not used before. I know I have tons of those. LOL!


Great idea on using images for your card candy swap. Two things at one time. Love that. LOL


Sharon

[memrybug]

Sounds like a great reason to break out the Copics! *smile*

[rsmobley85]

Yep, Sure does. LOL!

Sharon

[Games]

Yeah! I have many cards to make this month, perfect Sharon!;)

[barracudasue]

GREAT challenge, Sharon! I have a bazillion stamps so I bet I can find ONE to color! ROFLOL Thanks for hosting! :D

[aussie_caz]

HERE (http://visualdesignsbychris.com/gallery/challenges/p1455-keep-on-truckin-27.html) is a card I had made before, I liked the finished item and thought it great for this challenge, so I made it again :)

The image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and has been coloured in Photoshop. I used various tools to give depth and shadows.

great challenge Sharon!

[paminsd]

Cute Caz, I'm always amazed at your digital skills.
Pam in SD

[aussie_caz]

Thanks Pam :)

[rsmobley85]

Caz, this is super cute, Love the Vinyl letters as well.

But the idea is to use some thing like markers, color pencils and mineral spirits or some thing to hand color the image.

Thank you for showing your card. Its super cute.

Sharon

[aussie_caz]

Caz, this is super cute, Love the Vinyl letters as well.

But the idea is to use some thing like markers, color pencils and mineral spirits or some thing to hand color the image.

Thank you for showing your card. Its super cute.

Sharon

LOL You said "You just have to use a stamped image and some thing to color it." so I used photoshop to colour with :)

I thought I would try and sneak it in :D

[rsmobley85]

Aren't you the sneaking one, LOL.

Okay, I will give you this one.

But I really meant for yall to "Hand" color using some thing like markers, crayons, color pencils, Paint or some thing.

Not Computer INK! LOL

Sharon

[aussie_caz]

Aren't you the sneaking one, LOL.

Okay, I will give you this one.

But I really meant for yall to "Hand" color using some thing like markers, crayons, color pencils, Paint or some thing.

Not Computer INK! LOL

Sharon

oh right... NOW you tell me LOL (nah.. I did guess really, just messin' with you) :D

[lisaavolio]

OK, Sharon, better edit the 1st post- :D
You said:
"Its as simple as that. You can use any color Ink, Embossing Powder, Tombow markers, Bic Markers, Copics. You name it, you can use it, You just have to use a stamped image and some thing to color it."

Caz is quick to see the loopholes! (And I love Caz' digi version. Dustin Pike, who made that stamp, sometimes does the same thing- I've seen on his blog that he digitally colors some of his digi stamps.)

Lisa

[rsmobley85]

Its been changed.

Sharon

[aussie_caz]

OK, Sharon, better edit the 1st post- :D
You said:
"Its as simple as that. You can use any color Ink, Embossing Powder, Tombow markers, Bic Markers, Copics. You name it, you can use it, You just have to use a stamped image and some thing to color it."

Caz is quick to see the loopholes! (And I love Caz' digi version. Dustin Pike, who made that stamp, sometimes does the same thing- I've seen on his blog that he digitally colors some of his digi stamps.)

Lisa

That's me.... a troublemaker LOL

[barracudasue]

HERE (http://visualdesignsbychris.com/gallery/challenges/p1455-keep-on-truckin-27.html) is a card I had made before, I liked the finished item and thought it great for this challenge, so I made it again :)

The image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and has been coloured in Photoshop. I used various tools to give depth and shadows.

great challenge Sharon!

Absolutely outstanding, Caz. I envy your skills in the digi world. You've mastered the art! :D

[Games]

Here is an Anniversary card I made using one of Sharon's mats (RM00148). I didn't cut the inner fancy design since I shrank it to fit a card (around 4 1/2 inches). It cut wonderful! Love it Sharon, Thanks! I have to checkout the others. ;) The Digital stamp is a freebie from Karen's Doodles Blog colored with copics. The flowers are paper from Wild Orchid Crafts, I colored them with copics. Stampin up ribbon, nestie tag, and pearls. Thanks for looking!

[Games]

Wedding card using Beloved Keepsakes (Lori) swirl border just cut in half to fit my card. Stamp is a freebie I got online (sorry no name listed with my file), colored with copics, paper flowers and clear crystals on silver wire from Wild Orchid Crafts, Pearl background paper is from The Paper Temptress, wedding ribbon, and pearls. Thanks Sharon for the challenge, thanks Lori for the awesome cutting file! Thanks for looking!:D

[rsmobley85]

Ginger, these are absolutely beautiful.

I love how you used my mat. I know several have opted to not cut the inside. I was going to remove it, but decided to just leave it, so its actually more usable.

You can break and remove the center so its solid, or you can cut it as is, and use the extra cut out as another mat for some thing else.

This is what so wonderful about our cutters.

Sharon

[Games]

Thanks Sharon, your so right! I love that my Groove gives me all these options. ;) And then you designers making these wonderful files as well. :D

[rsmobley85]

Ginger, do you know the maker of that white paper. I used that same paper in a cream color (Satin bisque I think) for my daughters wedding.

I had got a pack of 20 pages for 2.00 at big lots, And I needed like 2 more, and couldnt find them any where. Cant remember the name of the line, I will have to check my blog i know its there.

But see the paper here for the first tim. So wondering what line that is so I can check it out.


Sharon

[barracudasue]

Here is an Anniversary card I made using one of Sharon's mats (RM00148). I didn't cut the inner fancy design since I shrank it to fit a card (around 4 1/2 inches). It cut wonderful! Love it Sharon, Thanks! I have to checkout the others. ;) The Digital stamp is a freebie from Karen's Doodles Blog colored with copics. The flowers are paper from Wild Orchid Crafts, I colored them with copics. Stampin up ribbon, nestie tag, and pearls. Thanks for looking!

These are INCREDIBLE, Ginger! The coloring is AMAZING! WOW, you outdid yourself on these! They are GORGEOUS! :D

[aussie_caz]

Ginger, your cards are gorgeous! great stuff!

[Games]

Sharon the wedding card used Paper Temptress paper. Can't remember the name but the background has a swirl in it and the cut one looks like a plastic texture on it. I know you can get samples from her and you can buy just 1 or 100. She really is awesome to deal with. ;)


Thanks ladies! Now to make 2 father's day cards and not to girlie, lol.

[barracudasue]

Wedding card using Beloved Keepsakes (Lori) swirl border just cut in half to fit my card. Stamp is a freebie I got online (sorry no name listed with my file), colored with copics, paper flowers and clear crystals on silver wire from Wild Orchid Crafts, Pearl background paper is from The Paper Temptress, wedding ribbon, and pearls. Thanks Sharon for the challenge, thanks Lori for the awesome cutting file! Thanks for looking!:D

I saw this on your blog and told you it's AMAZING...and it IS!!! OUTSTANDING job! :D Great job on the coloring, too!

[paminsd]

Beautiful cards girls.
Pam in SD

[kaserr]

Ginger,

Awesome cards.

Thanks for sharing

[scramper75]

WOW these cards are awesome Caz and Ginger. I need to sit down and play with my copics, they are getting lonely.

[marie_bat3]

Here is a wedding card:
http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/wedding-1.jpg

I used some Swedish stamps and colored the motives with Watercolor, Gelly Roll - glitter and Pearl pen -white...

[marie_bat3]

Here is a party card:
http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/party1.jpg

I used this Alota stamps:


Maryann and Ian Building Aussi
Bug Alphabet with Frame

I colored with Watercolor and some glitter glue, Gelly Roll - glitter and chalk...

For the background I used Crikel stamps from Aud (Norway) and colored them with Distress Ink

[Games]

Both are great cards! :)

[aussie_caz]

lovely cards Marie, but my favourite is the Bug one, gorgeous Alpha!

[paminsd]

Marie, very pretty cards.
Pam in SD

[rsmobley85]

Thanks Ginger, I check out her site, I think I found it. Is it the one called "Luster" I found a few others I like as well. So im sure I will be putting in an order.


Sharon

[rsmobley85]

Marie,

both cards are adorable. You know I love those little bug stamps. Can you find out if Alota will be at Stampfest in Orlando, Fl June 25 & 26. Im going and will look for their store.

Sharon

[bzyPTmom28]

Wow, I haven't been around much the last few days-and today is my only day off this week too--but Caz, Ginger, Marie--and if I missed someone I apologize--all of your cards are awesome! I can't wait to get working on one, in the process of taking apart my craft room to get laminate flooring--so won't be able to do one until after the floor gets laid. But I"m hoping to combine with my card candy swap--I just need work to slow down a bit! Terrible when work conflicts with crafting time!

[marie_bat3]

So many great card!!! :)

[Games]

Yes Sharon it looks like the Retro Silver Lustre. Beautiful paper! I love all the paper I've gotten from paper temptress, never had piece cut bad in my Groove. :D

[memrybug]

Chris was telling me a few weeks back that her images can be used as stamps in PSE and colored. I want to try it some time but just haven't taken the time. Is it EASY? I love adding a lot of little details to things but it has to be EASY details. *LOL* Is it just a matter of using the paint bucket tool to fill?

Your card is very cute!! Great masculine card!

[rsmobley85]

Thanks for the info Ginger, Good to know it cuts great.

Im loving one one with the strips, that is cool.

Sharon

[Games]

I have that just have not used it. Got it for that wedding album I need to work on that I haven't yet. You know how that goes.;)

[Games]

Angie,

I know Caz does it all the time (just look at her album). I have directions somewhere I'll see if I can find them.

[Games]

Sandy McCauley did an blog post for Sharon on how to make a coloring book image, same as making a stamp from a paper piecing. watch the video on the blog.


Here is the link...
http://www.iloveknk.com/category/coloring-book/


you can take any jpeg into PSE. From there you apply the colors and textures. Layers work best then flatten.

[rsmobley85]

Oh, thanks for the link Ginger, I totally for got about that. I need to play with this and see if I can make a stamp for y'all challenge prize.

Sharon

[rsmobley85]

I dont know how to add textures and stuff. This digital stuff throws me for a loop.

Sharon

[memrybug]

Adorable cards, Marie. I love all the sparkle on the wedding one and the bee one is too cute!

[memrybug]

Ginger, love your cards! I love all of the dimension and that bouquet is absolutely stunning!

[memrybug]

Thanks for the link, Ginger. I have learned so much about my PSE in the last six months. I will check out this link. I have done some things that have amazed me with photos and embellies in PSE. I am not usually a digi scrapper but there are a few things I want to do that will be best in digi so I can print them a number of times. In reading more of the posts, looks like I won't be able to use that for this challenge, but still want to learn so will check out that video now. Thanks, again!

[Games]

Welcome ladies!

Ok I found Caz's post. #16 http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2399&page=2

Says this...
I use digital cutter files all the time in digital scrapbooking. I can drag and drop the AI file straight into PhotoShop CS3 and if the Designer has been kind, like Chris, all the bits to the file are in separate spots and very easy to fill with a colour. I then either "lasso" them or use the "magic wand" to select them and drag them to my layout. From there, I can add styles, textures, and other effects to the pieces as I wish.

If the file is saved in layers on top of each other, I have to open the KNK file in the software, turn on Fill, and then pull apart all the layers to separate them. I them select all parts and export the image, saving it in 300 dpi to use in Photoshop. Opening that bitmap in PS then requires you to make it a layer, then to use the magic wand, select all the white background and delete it. Then you can use the pieces as before. If you turn on Fill in KNK then it is easier to use the coloured pieces (remove the background and then select them). You can always recolour the pieces as you require. If you save the bitmap without Fill, you will just have outlines which, when deleting the background in PS can sometimes be removed.



Thanks Caz!:D

[aussie_caz]

Thanks Ginger, you are amazing to have remembered where this was :)

I hope it helps Angie :)

[rsmobley85]

I know how to do all that, I just dont know how to add the textures to sections.

Any tips on that one.

Sharon

[memrybug]

Thanks, Ginger for finding it. Thanks, Caz, for writing it. I will try it. I don't have the KNK software so I couldn't really following Sandy's video. But I will give this a try. Maybe next weekend. A busy week at work after camping all weekend. Just came back today.

[Games]

Textures in PSE or another program?

[rsmobley85]

Either AI or Paint.net, Paint.net is just like Photo shop from what Im told.

I did a little bit of a search on that, and I think they are called brushes and I have to download those and then I can just select and drop those or some thing.

I havent checked much in to in the past two day, I have a really bad cold,with sore throat and ears and a fever, And woke up to the AC blowing up. AC guy came and said it cant be fixed. So its 93 in my house with fans in every room, just miserable I tell you. I will have to find some window units to use for a while.

On a good note, I got to watch my grandson for an hour today for the first time. And yes, im sick, so is he, I got it from him on my monthly visit Saturday. His mom took the day off to take him to the doctors and go on job interview.

Sharon

[barracudasue]

Here is a wedding card:
http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/wedding-1.jpg

I used some Swedish stamps and colored the motives with Watercolor, Gelly Roll - glitter and Pearl pen -white...

This is INCREDIBLE! Fabulous job on the coloring! :D

[barracudasue]

Here is a party card:
http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/party1.jpg

I used this Alota stamps:


Maryann and Ian Building Aussi
Bug Alphabet with Frame

I colored with Watercolor and some glitter glue, Gelly Roll - glitter and chalk...

For the background I used Crikel stamps from Aud (Norway) and colored them with Distress Ink

TOOOO cute and wonderful coloring job! :D

[barracudasue]

Here's one of my favorite stamps by Stampin' Up! I love the shading and the details in it. I used pink colored pencils and green chalks to complete this card AND my cuttlebug dots folders. Then I cut the stamp out by hand and adhered it to this card front. Thanks for a great challenge, Sharon! Thank YOU for looking! :D

[rsmobley85]

Beautiful Card Sue. I think I have that SU stamp.

Sharon

[KellyS]

Gorgeous card, Sue! Your coloring is beautiful. :)

[bzyPTmom28]

Great card Sue--love the coloring!

[barracudasue]

WOW, thank you SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much, ladies! :D

[marie_bat3]

Here's one of my favorite stamps by Stampin' Up! I love the shading and the details in it. I used pink colored pencils and green chalks to complete this card AND my cuttlebug dots folders. Then I cut the stamp out by hand and adhered it to this card front. Thanks for a great challenge, Sharon! Thank YOU for looking! :D

Lovely card and stamp!!! :)

[marie_bat3]

Here is a card for a man or a guy... a hot woman in the back pocket :D

http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/jeans-card.jpg

[barracudasue]

Lovely card and stamp!!! :)

Thanks SO much Marie! :D

[barracudasue]

Here is a card for a man or a guy... a hot woman in the back pocket :D

http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/jeans-card.jpg

LOVE it, Marie! The stitching adds SO much to it! :D

[MichelleMyBelle]

Here's one of my favorite stamps by Stampin' Up! I love the shading and the details in it. I used pink colored pencils and green chalks to complete this card AND my cuttlebug dots folders. Then I cut the stamp out by hand and adhered it to this card front. Thanks for a great challenge, Sharon! Thank YOU for looking! :D


OOH so pretty!!

[MichelleMyBelle]

Here is a card for a man or a guy... a hot woman in the back pocket :D

http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/jeans-card.jpg


And they all want that, LOL !!!! Love it

[MichelleMyBelle]

Here is mine http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XCPPKITwzis/TfDXs3mLKdI/AAAAAAAAAIY/_y2nV_3DY2M/s1600/MichelleMyBelle_RM00145.jpg

[MichelleMyBelle]

Sorry so big. More info on my blog Here (http://michellemybellescreations.blogspot.com/2011/06/anniversary-cards.html)

[marie_bat3]

Sorry so big. More info on my blog Here (http://michellemybellescreations.blogspot.com/2011/06/anniversary-cards.html)

Lovely card, great work!! :)

[rsmobley85]

Beautiful Cards Sue, Marie and Michelle. Love them all.

Sharon

[scramper75]

WOW these cards are amazing.

[bzyPTmom28]

Beautiful cards Marie and Michelle!

[aussie_caz]

gorgeous cards Sue, Marie and Michelle!

[MichelleMyBelle]

thank you everyone :)

[barracudasue]

Gorgeous card Michelle! You do outstanding work!

Thanks everyone for the comments on my stamp it, color it card! :D

[kaserr]

here are some stamped and colored cards that I have made

[MichelleMyBelle]

here are some stamped and colored cards that I have made

Beautiful cards

[rsmobley85]

Very nice cards, you have been busy.

Sharon

[Games]

Another fine job Kathy! You sure do alot all at once. I only work on 1 or 2 at a time. :)

[aussie_caz]

here are some stamped and colored cards that I have made

beautiful cards ! amazing colouring :)

[bzyPTmom28]

Great cards!

[Sandra from NC]

Beautiful Ladies.

I have mine stamped and colored just need to make a card with it now ;)

[marie_bat3]

http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/sommar.jpg

I have drawn the cliffs and the lighthouse and the seagulls myself ...the waves and water is in three layers + Snow Marker

Mini Row Boat UNMOUNTED (Alota rubber stamps)
Snow Marker (Alota rubber stamps)
Mönstrat papper /Pattern paper
Akvarell/Watercolor
3D tejp /3D tape
Brads
Distress Ink

[rsmobley85]

This is an adorable card Marie. Love the added screw brads.

Your really rocking those stamps.

Sharon

[barracudasue]

here are some stamped and colored cards that I have made

WOW!!!!!!!! Those are OUTSTANDING! Your coloring is AMAZING! :D

[barracudasue]

http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/sommar.jpg

I have drawn the cliffs and the lighthouse and the seagulls myself ...the waves and water is in three layers + Snow Marker

Mini Row Boat UNMOUNTED (Alota rubber stamps)
Snow Marker (Alota rubber stamps)
Mönstrat papper /Pattern paper
Akvarell/Watercolor
3D tejp /3D tape
Brads
Distress Ink


INCREDIBLE as ALWAYS! Great card, Marie! LOVE the brads! :D

[marie_bat3]

Thanks!!! :D

[Sandra from NC]

Awesome card!! You are rocking this colored stamp challenge!!!

[Games]

Wonderful drawing, coloring and making that card Marie! :cool:


Draw I can't do. :(

[aussie_caz]

http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/sommar.jpg

I have drawn the cliffs and the lighthouse and the seagulls myself ...the waves and water is in three layers + Snow Marker

Mini Row Boat UNMOUNTED (Alota rubber stamps)
Snow Marker (Alota rubber stamps)
Mönstrat papper /Pattern paper
Akvarell/Watercolor
3D tejp /3D tape
Brads
Distress Ink


love the 3D look, gorgeous card Marie!

[Sandra from NC]

I made 2 cards using the same stamp. HEre is the first one...

Taylored Expressions paper/ Fiskars border punch/ Image Tree stamp/ rooster charm (Charmsbythebay.com) / Crystal Dews by kylee / Copic markers used to color da chicken:) / colorbox chalk ink for distressing.

[Sandra from NC]

Here's the 2nd card...

Taylored Expressions paper/ Image Tree stamp/ diff. Copic markers used to color da chicken:) / colorbox chalk ink for distressing.

I stamped another image this evening... now to color it:).

[barracudasue]

I made 2 cards using the same stamp. HEre is the first one...

Taylored Expressions paper/ Fiskars border punch/ Image Tree stamp/ rooster charm (Charmsbythebay.com) / Crystal Dews by kylee / Copic markers used to color da chicken:) / colorbox chalk ink for distressing.

I love this card Sandra and I love how the Dews look like eggs! That is awesome! :D

[barracudasue]

Here's the 2nd card...

Taylored Expressions paper/ Image Tree stamp/ diff. Copic markers used to color da chicken:) / colorbox chalk ink for distressing.

I stamped another image this evening... now to color it:).

This one is cute, also! LOVE the background paper!!!!! :D

[rsmobley85]

Awesome cards Sandra. Love the chicken charm. And the eggs are to cute.

Sharon

[marie_bat3]

Two Penny Black stamps masked together and colored with watercolors... except the clouds they are made with chalk.

http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/lamm.jpg

[rsmobley85]

Marie,

Girl You sure are rocking this challenge. Your awesome at this stamping and coloring challenge.

Sharon

[Games]

Cute Chickens Sandra! :)


Another cute stamp Marie! :)

[marie_bat3]

Marie,

Girl You sure are rocking this challenge. Your awesome at this stamping and coloring challenge.

Sharon

YES, it just up my ally... and I'm not done yet :D

[barracudasue]

Two Penny Black stamps masked together and colored with watercolors... except the clouds they are made with chalk.

http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/lamm.jpg

This is SO cute, Marie! You are one very busy, creative lady! Thanks for sharing your talent with us! :D

[bzyPTmom28]

Love your chickens Sandra and your sheep Marie!

[aussie_caz]

Love the chickens and the sentiment on your cards Sandra

another gorgeous card Marie :)

[memrybug]

Such cute cards, everyone!

[Sandra from NC]

Here's another.

This is a digital stamp that I think I got from a free site. Colored with Copics. The green paper is from taylored exspressions and the lavendar is bazzil. Grosgrain ribbon - have no clue where I got it - lol.

I love this combination of colors!!! Will be doing another.

[rsmobley85]

Beautiful card Sandra. Love the purple and green combo.

Sharon

[Sandra from NC]

And another...

Magenta stamp colored with copics. Taylored expressions paper except the white. Ribbon is also from Taylored Expressions. The Sweet is from a Stampin Up set called Teeny Tiny Wishes and the tiny label punch is also SU!.

I tried to make the kitty look like a calico. Animals are hard for me to color. I need some more practice.

[rsmobley85]

Great job, the kitty looks awesome.

Sharon

[paminsd]

Wonderful cards girls.
Pam in SD

[marie_bat3]

Lovely cards Sandra and everyone else's too!!

[barracudasue]

Here's another.

This is a digital stamp that I think I got from a free site. Colored with Copics. The green paper is from taylored exspressions and the lavendar is bazzil. Grosgrain ribbon - have no clue where I got it - lol.

I love this combination of colors!!! Will be doing another.

Superior work Sandra! LOVE the colors AND you coloring of the digi! Pretty, pretty, PRETTY!!!!! :D

[barracudasue]

And another...

Magenta stamp colored with copics. Taylored expressions paper except the white. Ribbon is also from Taylored Expressions. The Sweet is from a Stampin Up set called Teeny Tiny Wishes and the tiny label punch is also SU!.

I tried to make the kitty look like a calico. Animals are hard for me to color. I need some more practice.

You did an outstanding job in coloring this one, Sandra. DON'T sell yourself short! It's amazing!!!!!! :D

[Sandra from NC]

Thanks everyone. I googled calico cats to see what they looked like - lol. I have another I did and I tried to do a orange tabby cat. Need to make something with it.

[paminsd]

Last night I played with a few stamped and colored samples, my markers looked horrible, so I used some colored pencils from Stampin Up and it was better. I'm not good at this stuff! Anyway all stamps are from Stampin Up, several papers from my scraps, green one is from BG Lilly, other one is from Prima. Trims are from Walmart, little flowers are Primas. So there, I got some entries into this challenge! LOL
Pam in SD

[rsmobley85]

Great Job! Pam.

They look beautiful.

Sharon

[barracudasue]

Last night I played with a few stamped and colored samples, my markers looked horrible, so I used some colored pencils from Stampin Up and it was better. I'm not good at this stuff! Anyway all stamps are from Stampin Up, several papers from my scraps, green one is from BG Lilly, other one is from Prima. Trims are from Walmart, little flowers are Primas. So there, I got some entries into this challenge! LOL
Pam in SD

Oh my Pam, these are phenomenal!!!!! I love, love, LOVE both cards and your coloring is outstanding!!!!!! SUPER fantastic job! :D

[paminsd]

Thank you Sue and Sharon.
Pam in SD

[aussie_caz]

Last night I played with a few stamped and colored samples, my markers looked horrible, so I used some colored pencils from Stampin Up and it was better. I'm not good at this stuff! Anyway all stamps are from Stampin Up, several papers from my scraps, green one is from BG Lilly, other one is from Prima. Trims are from Walmart, little flowers are Primas. So there, I got some entries into this challenge! LOL
Pam in SD

I think you are AMAZING at this!! gorgeous cards and I love your colouring!

[aussie_caz]

Sandra, your cards are lovely. love the purple and green :)

[paminsd]

Thanks Caz, you should have seen what I threw away! UGH
Pam in SD

[Sandra from NC]

Last night I played with a few stamped and colored samples, my markers looked horrible, so I used some colored pencils from Stampin Up and it was better. I'm not good at this stuff! Anyway all stamps are from Stampin Up, several papers from my scraps, green one is from BG Lilly, other one is from Prima. Trims are from Walmart, little flowers are Primas. So there, I got some entries into this challenge! LOL
Pam in SD

Love your trim - I need to remember that.

I have stampin up pencils to and have used them on stuff. they work great. I love your rooster!!!

[Games]

You gals did great. And some animal colors are hard (we always want them to like realistic).:)

[bzyPTmom28]

Lovely coloring Pam--great cards! I still plan to do this--cutting some anniversary cards now--going to use ribbon sewing on them. Anniversaries are this week, and have to send them out. It's been crazy--I now have some lovely new flooring in 3 rooms, including the crafty room--however not all the stuff is back in the rooms! Why does it take 5x as long to sort through and put stuff back as it did to pull it out? Of course I'm going through things and trying to get rid of stuff that I don't use--I have tons of fabric scraps that I'm going to see if my church's sewing guild can use. Someone else suggested I keep it and just stick it on my cards!

[paminsd]

Thanks. Congrats on the new flooring, what did you have before...tile? Can't remember.
Pam in SD

[Sandra from NC]

Here's another I made:).

Taylored expressions paper and flower accents. Magenta stamp colored with copics... this is my tabby cat:). I like it alot better after not looking at it for a few days.

[rsmobley85]

Aw! this one is adorable as well Sandra, Your really rocking this challenge.

Sharon

[aussie_caz]

so cute Sandra!

[bzyPTmom28]

Very cute card Sandra! I had carpet in the 3 rooms we did flooring in--the downstairs is now completely tile or laminate wood, the upstairs only has carpet in 2 bedrooms, hallway, stairs and loft. I got called in to work today--had planned to have the day off and work some more at getting things back in place--amazes me how hard it is to get everything back in the rooms after you've pulled it all out!

[paminsd]

Another cute one Sandra.
Pam in SD

[barracudasue]

Here's another I made:).

Taylored expressions paper and flower accents. Magenta stamp colored with copics... this is my tabby cat:). I like it alot better after not looking at it for a few days.

LOVE this! You're good with your coloring! :D

[marie_bat3]

I’ve done this napkin holder as a midsummer gift for a boat crazy man … from a a glass package…

BEFORE
http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/before-300x204.jpg

AFTER
http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/servett1.jpg

...more photos (http://marie.bat3.nu/archives/9963)

Bombshell Stamps

[marie_bat3]

I have entered this:

Wedding card
Party card
Jeans pocket card
Boat card
Penny Black card
Napkin holder



...but only 4 of are registered in the list?

[Games]

Looks great Sandra. So cute!


Marie I wouldn't have thought to do this but it looks cool. Great job and good luck!:)

[rsmobley85]

Wow, that is creative Marie,

Let me go check the list, and see what I missed.

Sharon

[rsmobley85]

Okay, Marie,

I got you added. Sorry about that, Missed one.

Sharon

[barracudasue]

I’ve done this napkin holder as a midsummer gift for a boat crazy man … from a a glass package…

BEFORE
http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/before-300x204.jpg

AFTER
http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/servett1.jpg

...more photos (http://marie.bat3.nu/archives/9963)

Bombshell Stamps


That is SO cool and totally creative! YOU ROCK, Marie! :D

[ChrisDurnan]

That is cool! These are all very cool!

[Sandra from NC]

Marie - your napkin holder is totally AWESOME!!!

[aussie_caz]

I’ve done this napkin holder as a midsummer gift for a boat crazy man … from a a glass package…

BEFORE
http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/before-300x204.jpg

AFTER
http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/servett1.jpg

...more photos (http://marie.bat3.nu/archives/9963)

Bombshell Stamps


gorgeous Marie! what a transformation!

[Sandra from NC]

Here is two takes with the same stamps.

Paper is Taylored Expressions (again:)). I colored these a long time ago when I first got my copics. On the orange one I used a SU! border punch. On the pink one I cut some bouquets of flowers to put on the bottom and added some of kylee's crystal dews.

[Sandra from NC]

And here is another with two of the same stamps and an added old fashion wheelbarrow charm.

[bzyPTmom28]

Great job on the napkin holder Marie--I just love it! Also lovely cards Sandra!

You guys are on a roll--I have some things stamped and colored, just need some time off work to get them all put together!

[rsmobley85]

Great Job! Sandra.

I think the picture in the second post is the same as the one before. I dont see a wheel barrow.

Sharon

[paminsd]

Good job Marie and Sandra.
Pam in SD

[barracudasue]

Here is two takes with the same stamps.

Paper is Taylored Expressions (again:)). I colored these a long time ago when I first got my copics. On the orange one I used a SU! border punch. On the pink one I cut some bouquets of flowers to put on the bottom and added some of kylee's crystal dews.

SO BEAUTIFUL, Sandra! You are ROCKIN' these projects! :D

[Games]

Great job Sandra! :)

[Sandra from NC]

Great Job! Sandra.

I think the picture in the second post is the same as the one before. I dont see a wheel barrow.

Sharon

You are correct!!! Here is the right picture.

[Sandra from NC]

Here is another one I did today. Taylored Expressions paper again - love this paper - the daisy is a free digital stamp colored with copics:).

[Games]

Great job Sandra. Love your inking/chalking.;)

[Sandra from NC]

Thanks Ginger - I only use Chalk INK not - not real chalks - lol. I'm spoiled.


SHARON - I just want to say THANK YOU for this challenge. I had many images I colored weeks ago and never did anything with them. I have now made a total of 9 cards using those. I'll post 5 more I made last night (after I get a picture) but they don't need to count here.

[barracudasue]

you are correct!!! Here is the right picture.

awesome!!!!!!! :D

[barracudasue]

Here is another one I did today. Taylored Expressions paper again - love this paper - the daisy is a free digital stamp colored with copics:).

Super pretty---great job with the coloring and awesome sketch, Caz! :D

[marie_bat3]

Here’s a card with a pair of Alota Rubber Stamps New Stamps …
http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/walk-forever1.jpg


First Date (Alota Rubber Stamps)
Walk Forever By My Side (Alota Rubber Stamps)

[rsmobley85]

Thanks Ginger - I only use Chalk INK not - not real chalks - lol. I'm spoiled.


SHARON - I just want to say THANK YOU for this challenge. I had many images I colored weeks ago and never did anything with them. I have now made a total of 9 cards using those. I'll post 5 more I made last night (after I get a picture) but they don't need to count here.

Your so welcome Sandra. Some times we just need a little push to get going.

Sharon

[rsmobley85]

Adorable Card Marie. Super cute with the couple taking a stroll.

Sharon

[memrybug]

Enjoyed everyone's projects! Maria love that napkin holder idea.

I thought I was going to get to share something today but alas, I CUT and colored not stampeed and colored. *wink*

[Games]

Great couple card Marie. :D

[KellyS]

Here is a card I made with a stamped image. I colored and then stamped (rather than stamping and then coloring). Hope this counts. :)


The background paper is from K & Company. I added a brown ribbon and some pink pearls. I made the ovals with my CM Oval Templates (I haven't pulled those out in a while :) ). The stamp is from Inkadinkado. I used my Marvy markers to color on the stamp itself with several different colors and then stamped onto my paper. I also used my Tim Holtz distressing tool on both ovals and then inked the edges.

This was a fun challenge. I need to pull out my stamps more often.

[rsmobley85]

Beautiful! Kelly,

And yes, that counts. I havent colored a stamp in ages. Wow, that brings me back to when I started stamping 5 years ago. I love Inkadinkado stamps. Those are my addiction. LOL.

Sharon

[marie_bat3]

Here is a card I made with a stamped image. I colored and then stamped (rather than stamping and then coloring). Hope this counts. :)


The background paper is from K & Company. I added a brown ribbon and some pink pearls. I made the ovals with my CM Oval Templates (I haven't pulled those out in a while :) ). The stamp is from Inkadinkado. I used my Marvy markers to color on the stamp itself with several different colors and then stamped onto my paper. I also used my Tim Holtz distressing tool on both ovals and then inked the edges.

This was a fun challenge. I need to pull out my stamps more often.

LOVELY Card !!!

[marie_bat3]

Here’s one more a card with a pair of Alota Rubber Stamps New Stamps …

http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/Just-buzzing.jpg


Flying Cupcake Bugs
Just Buzzin' Cupcake Hi


...more info here! (http://marie.bat3.nu/archives/9987) :)

[Games]

Classy Kelly, love it!:)


Cute stamp Marie.

[paminsd]

Cute cards Kelly and Marie. This has been a good challenge!
Pam in SD

[barracudasue]

Here’s a card with a pair of Alota Rubber Stamps New Stamps …
http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/walk-forever1.jpg


First Date (Alota Rubber Stamps)
Walk Forever By My Side (Alota Rubber Stamps)


This is SO neat, Marie! GREAT job on the coloring! :D

[barracudasue]

Here is a card I made with a stamped image. I colored and then stamped (rather than stamping and then coloring). Hope this counts. :)


The background paper is from K & Company. I added a brown ribbon and some pink pearls. I made the ovals with my CM Oval Templates (I haven't pulled those out in a while :) ). The stamp is from Inkadinkado. I used my Marvy markers to color on the stamp itself with several different colors and then stamped onto my paper. I also used my Tim Holtz distressing tool on both ovals and then inked the edges.

This was a fun challenge. I need to pull out my stamps more often.

This is STUNNING and SO elegant, Kelly! FABULOUS job with the stamp. I also haven't done that technique in AGES!!!!!! GREAT job! :D

[barracudasue]

Here’s one more a card with a pair of Alota Rubber Stamps New Stamps …

http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/Just-buzzing.jpg


Flying Cupcake Bugs
Just Buzzin' Cupcake Hi


...more info here! (http://marie.bat3.nu/archives/9987) :)

This is SO sweet!!!! You're coloring is OUTSTANDING! :D

[marie_bat3]

This time have I aired my Cupic Markers / Pro Markers... this paper was not suited for the markers - I find out...

http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/paraply-bugs.jpg

[rsmobley85]

Marie, Your cards are adorable. Love the images, I looked for this stamp company yesterday at stamp fest and didnt see it. So im going to have to shop on line for their adorable stamps.

Sharon

[Games]

Looks great Marie. If you didn't use markers what did you use? :confused:

[marie_bat3]

Looks great Marie. If you didn't use markers what did you use? :confused:

I use watercolors!!!

[barracudasue]

This time have I aired my Cupic Markers / Pro Markers... this paper was not suited for the markers - I find out...

http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/paraply-bugs.jpg

Cute, cute, CUTE! You did an excellent job with the air brush on the copics! Outstanding....absolutely outstanding! :D

[barracudasue]

I use watercolors!!!

I LOVE using my watercolor pencils but I'm not very good at it. I love to play with them though! :D

[bzyPTmom28]

Wow Kelly--great card! And Marie--you are a stamping maniac--love your cards! I"m way behind--I have lots of images stamped already and hope to get a couple of cards made, right now I"m working on my card candy--I better get back to that too! Oh, if only I didn't have to work this week, so much more I could do! At least this weekend I managed to get my craft room all back together--and I've already got it messed up again!

[rsmobley85]

Last day to enter, Im ending this challenge at Midnight tonight so I can post winners tomorrow.

Sharon

[lisaavolio]

I rushed to get these done- I thought I had until tomorrow!

The marigold and dogwood digi's are from Rusty Pickle Digi's. The box is Chris' popcorn box. The potted daisies digi's are from FredSheSaid. The singing bird is from Dawn Moore/"Lost in Paper Scraps", with a background made by spraying mist through the waste cut from a page full of flowers from Sharon's May Flowers file. Hope I can get this post done in time!

Lisa

[rsmobley85]

No problem lisa, I will wait till you get it posted,

Sharon

[lisaavolio]

Ok, Sharon- I'm done! Now I need to clean up so the family will be able to eat breakfast on the table I took over a couple of hours ago.

Lisa

[rsmobley85]

Love your cards Lisa, Turned out beautiful.

Okay, Winners will be posted.

Sharon

[bzyPTmom28]

Oh dear, rough day at work and I forgot to do this--finished it late last night. I hope I"m not too late--these were made from a stamp that I had colored a while back--so I put it together 2 different ways. HOpe you like! I guess I thought this ended tomorrow--on the 30th! Sorry if I messed up!

[rsmobley85]

Nope. you didnt mess it up. It did end on the 30th, but no one had posted in a few days, so I ended it early,

Your included, Im picking winners now so stay tuned.

Sharon

[rsmobley85]

Okay,

Our top Winner is Marie with 9 entries.

We had 27 entries, so we get 5 winners after the top winner is picked.

And the 5 winners are.

1. Pam in SD
2. Sue
3. Sheri
4. Lisa
5. Sandra

Congrats to all the winners.

Please email me (rsmobley85@gmail.com) with your address so I can mail your prize to you.

Thanks to every one that played, I have enjoyed these challenges with you all.

Sharon

[KellyS]

Congrats to all the winners! Thanks for a fun challenge, Sharon. :)

[lisaavolio]

Thanks, Sharon! Hope you plan to stick around and enter the next challenge!

LIsa

[barracudasue]

I rushed to get these done- I thought I had until tomorrow!

The marigold and dogwood digi's are from Rusty Pickle Digi's. The box is Chris' popcorn box. The potted daisies digi's are from FredSheSaid. The singing bird is from Dawn Moore/"Lost in Paper Scraps", with a background made by spraying mist through the waste cut from a page full of flowers from Sharon's May Flowers file. Hope I can get this post done in time!

Lisa

Outstanding cards Lisa! Your work is gorgeous! :D

[barracudasue]

Oh dear, rough day at work and I forgot to do this--finished it late last night. I hope I"m not too late--these were made from a stamp that I had colored a while back--so I put it together 2 different ways. HOpe you like! I guess I thought this ended tomorrow--on the 30th! Sorry if I messed up!

Great cards, Sheri! :D Outstanding coloring! :D WOW, the detail is amazing! :)

[barracudasue]

Okay,

Our top Winner is Marie with 9 entries.

We had 27 entries, so we get 5 winners after the top winner is picked.

And the 5 winners are.

1. Pam in SD
2. Sue
3. Sheri
4. Lisa
5. Sandra

Congrats to all the winners.

Please email me (rsmobley85@gmail.com) with your address so I can mail your prize to you.

Thanks to every one that played, I have enjoyed these challenges with you all.

Sharon

Thank YOU Sharon for all the fabulous Challenges you did here! You will be missed greatly!

Congrats to all the winners! OMGosh, one of them is ME! Holy cow...I didn't see that until the reply! WOOOOOHOOOOOO! Sharon, you already have my email address! :D

[kaserr]

congrats to all the winners
Thanks for doing the challenges Sharon, you will be missed

[rsmobley85]

Thanks Girls, and your welcome, I have enjoyed the challenges I have posted.

I wont be able to do the other challenges because I cant use my files, And I dont use any one elses files, so that leaves me out.

And I think you all missed when I asked for your address. I meant your "Mailing" address. I have a prize to "MAIL" to each of the winners.

Sharon

[Games]

Congrats everyone!


In my book you all are winners! :D



We will miss you Sharon, I sure hope you get to play more now! ;)

[paminsd]

Congrats to all the winners, wow I'm on that list!!! Awesome challenge, thanks for hosting Sharon. Pretty cards Lisa and Shari.
Pam in SD

[rsmobley85]

Your all welcome,

I have 3 of the winners address, I will be mailing your prizes on Monday if not sooner, so be expecting a package from me next week.

Sharon

[marie_bat3]

Ops the challenge has ended!?
Congrats to all the winner... and ME! :)

I made this yesterday... I have to show this card anyway!!!
This is my latest stamp in my BIG collection, I'm stamp addicted :D

http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/for-you.jpg

...SO CUTE!!!


Watercolor
Pattern paper

[ChrisDurnan]

He is so cute Marie!

[barracudasue]

Ops the challenge has ended!?
Congrats to all the winner... and ME! :)

I made this yesterday... I have to show this card anyway!!!
This is my latest stamp in my BIG collection, I'm stamp addicted :D

http://media5.bat3.nu/2011/06/for-you.jpg

...SO CUTE!!!


Watercolor
Pattern paper


TOO cute, Marie! :D

[aussie_caz]

Congratulations to all the Winners, and a huge thanks to Sharon for running these Challenges! Great work everyone, I have really enjoyed seeing everyone's work!

[Games]

Cute Marie! :)


Sharon you won't mail on Monday, that is the 4th, go for Tuesday. ;)

[bzyPTmom28]

Congrats to the other winners--and thanks so much Sharon for hosting these challenges. I'm sorry you are leaving as a designer--I hope you enjoy your new crafting experience. I love your designs! Thanks so much!

[paminsd]

SO CUTE Marie, glad you showed us anyway
Pam in SD

[bzyPTmom28]

And I agree with everyone Marie--you are a master stamper and colorer--your cards are amazing and this last one is so cute!

[rsmobley85]

Woo Hoo! I can now post.

Okay girls, Wanted to let you all know, I mailed your prizes. Hope you like them.

Thanks again for playing.

Sharon