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Drunken Stampers Challenge

Well, this is my last guest post for Drunken Stampers.  It's been a fun month with all their movie-themed challenges!  Please visit them and play along.  You will find lots of inspiration, challenges and ideas.

The challenge this week is Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

I couldn't find any spy-related stamps in my stash, but I did have a wedding-theme in mind so I added the Mr. & Mrs. Smith to that.  I used a brand new Cuttlebug Embossing Folder from Anna Griffin, some beautiful ribbon and a heart charm.  Easy-peasy!

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Head on over to the current challenge at Drunken Stampers and grab some great inspiration!

Drunken Stampers Challenge #120: The Birds

T h e  B i r d s . . .

I am happy to be back again with another Guest Designer post for Drunken Stampers.  This week's theme is The Birds.  

While that was a really creepy movie, even in it's day, long before all the technology that's available now, I decided to loosen my version and make it happy rather than frightening.  

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I came across a set of Inkadinkado inchie stamps when I was reorganizing my stash, and it fit perfectly for this card.  The sentiment is hand drawn by me.  I like the simplicity of this card and the little pun goes along perfectly with this lighthearted creation.

Fly on over to the Drunken Stampers and play along.  And while you're there, check out all the wonderful designs by the Design Teams.

Til next time, keepin' it crafty!

DS #119: Grease

Grease is the Word!

Today at Drunken Stampers, the theme is Grease!

I have to admit, it was a tough challenge for me since I tend to do projects that are either very flowery, nautical, or heirloom-y.  I looked through my massive stash of supplies and could not find one classic car themed stamp or embellishment.  What to do, what to do...

Thank goodness for the wonderful web.  I was able to find a graphic that "spoke" to me...it reeked the theme "Grease"...perfect!  So a little hybrid craftwork later, I had the card!

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I found the graphic online, printed it twice and fussy-cut the top layer.  A tab cut with my Stampin' Up punch, some white gel pen lettering and a coat of Glossy Accents on the top layer...VOILA!  A card!

Hope this inspires you to go a little outside of your comfort zone.  You never know what you might end up discovering!

So, shimmy on over to the Drunken Stampers blog and see what the Design Team has created. I hope you play along too!

Til next time, keepin' it crafty!

Drunken Stampers Challenge #118: Sixteen Candles

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I have a special treat for you today.  It's magic!!!  What appears to be a cute, but ordinary, card turns into a beautifully colored image...MAGICALLY!

The theme this week is the movie Sixteen Candles, a birthday theme.  I hope you head on over to see what the Design Team has concocted.  But before you go, check out this little bit of prestidigitation!

Here is the seemingly bland little card:

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Now, watch what happens....

I know the video is kinda goofy, but at least you get to see the "magic" happen!

Here are some more pics and closeups.

Like any good magician, I can't reveal my secrets.  But I can tell you how you can learn to make this type of card....Paper Wishes.  They have some great CD's that show all kinds of neat card designs.  This style was cased from Teresa Welch from Hot Off The Press.

Supplies used:  Cardstock from Recollections, Patterned Paper from Flavia.  The stickers were all from K&Co.  Sentiment stamps and cake are unknown.  The dog is from Stamps by Judith.  Markers and Inks from Stampin' Up!

Now, go check out what the amazing Drunken Stampers Design Team has done!

Til next time, Keepin' It Crafty!

GUEST DESIGNER GIG!

DRUNKEN STAMPERS GUEST DESIGNER

For the WHOLE Month of March!

Yup!  I got selected as a Guest Designer....and I'm elated!  The Drunken Stampers group has graciously accepted me into their "Tavern of Talent" for the whole month of March.  I get to play along with all the challenges, and I sure hope you come play along too!  

Each week there is a new theme based on a movie.  This week's theme is "The Sound of Music".  

So, here is my card:

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Close-Up of Tag

Sentiment from Unity Stamps

Inside of Card

The background paper is from The Heirloom Stack (DCWV).  The base cardstock is from Recollections.  I used alcohol inks and distressed the tag frame to better coordinate with the papers, and assembled the tag using Memory Maker's Tag Maker.  The gold music sticker is accented with Rusty Hinge Stickles to give it a bit more bling.  A little scrap ribbon adds some dimension to the tag.  Both sentiments (embossed in gold) are from Unity Stamps.

I hope you enjoyed my card and I hope you visit The Drunken Stampers and see what crafts they're concocting!

Til next time, keepin' it crafty!