Creative Corner Challenges - Just for Men

Hello friends!

Our theme this week at Creative Corner Challenges is "Just for Men".  This Is what I created:

This was a very simple design. I used the "Urban" Paperpack from Close to My Heart and a Fishing Stamp from Stampin' Up!.  I mounted all my layers on dark brown textured cardstock (from my stash) and used some copper brads to accent the card.  I popped up the fish to give it some dimension.

We aren't sponsored this week, but I hope you will come over and play along with us!

I'm also entering this card over at Seize The Birthday Challenge!

Until next time,

Jess

Gone Fishin'...again!

Hello friends!

I have one more card to share with you today over on the SparkleNSprinkle blog!

Here is the complete Supply List:

Gone Fishin Stamp Set #788

Nuvo Crystal Drops - Dark Walnut {684N}

1/4" Tear-ific Tape {SAT-01}

Blackened Bronze Embossing Powder {EP454}

Military Green Embossing Powder {EP288}

Nuvo Embellishment Mousse - Pure Platinum {803N}

Want2Scrap Alphabet Chipboard

Tonic Mirror Cardstock (Metallics) {797e}

Versamark Ink {VM-001}

Foam Squares {01615}

To start, I took a piece of the Silver Metallic Mirror Cardstock and cut out a large circle. I then ran it through my Big Shot with a diamond patterned Embossing folder to create the fun, textured background.

Next, I used 2 pencil marks to outline where my circle would be so I could center the stamp. I rubbed the paper with the Static Free Bag and then  I stamped the boat image from Gone Fishin in Versamark Ink, sprinkled on the Blackened Bronze Embossing Powder and heat set. 

I adhered my silver panel to the blue background using 1/4" Tear-ific Tape. Now, I had some fun!  I took a sponge and used the Pure Platinum Nuvo Embellishment Mousse and dabbed it around the image and the mirror cardstock.  I set it aside and went to work on my letters!

I lightly sanded the edges of my chipboard letters, then used the Pure Platinum Mousse again to cover them lightly.  After they dried, I pressed them into Versamark Ink, sprinkled on some Blackened Bronze Embossing powder and heat set.  I think they turned out pretty cool!

 

I adhered the letters to the card using 1/4" Tear-ific Tape.  I just love how this adhesive holds!  To finish the card, I stamped the sentiment using Versamark Ink, embossed with Military Green Embossing Powder and heat set.  I used the Nuvo Crystal Drops Glossy in Dark Walnut to add some accents and set it aside to dry for a couple hours.  Once they were dry, I popped up the sentiment using Foam Squares and added to my card.

I hope you enjoy this card and I will see you very soon for our next reveal!!

Until next time, 

Jess

Gone Fishing with Sparkle N Sprinkle!

Hello friends!

I have a new card to share with you today featuring the new stamp from SparkleNSprinkle called "Gone Fishing".

Here is the complete supply list:

Gone Fishin Stamp Set {#778}

Military Green Embossing Powder {EP288}

Versamark Ink {VM-001}

1/4" Tear-ific Tape {SAT-01}

Chameleon Glitter {G1137}

Foam Sqaures {01615}

First I stared by making the background. I took 2 pieces of 1/4" Tear-ific Tape and adhered them across the bottom of my vanilla panel.  I sprinkled on Military Green Embossing Powder and heat set. I stamped the sentiment from the Gone Fishin Stamp Set on the top of the panel using Versamark Ink, sprinkled on the Military Green Embossing Powder and heat set. 

I cut a piece of vellum the same size as my vanilla panel.  I used the anti-static bag to prevent flyaway embossing powder, then stamped my fishing image using Versamark. I sprinkled on the Military Green Embossing Powder once again, then heat set.  To attach the vellum without adhesive, I simply used brads in each corner. 

I popped up the whole panel with Foam Squares and attached it to a brown layer of cardstock, then adhered to the cardbase using 1/4" Tear-ific Tape. 

To finish off the card, I added 3 Foam Sqaures, peeled off the backing and sprinkled on some Chameleon Glitter.

I hope you enjoy this card!  I love the silhouettes of the stamp set and the cute sayings!

See you next week with another fun card!

Jess

May Reveal with SparkleNSprinkle!

Welcome to Sparkle N Sprinkle's

 May 1 New Reveal Blog Hop!

We have six new stamp sets to share with you today.  These new sets are 20% off until May 3.  So once you finish the blog hop, head on over to the store and start shopping.  All of the new sets are available on cling mounted rubber or as a digital image.  

The sets are:

 Gone Fishing 778 (digi version DIGI778)

 Just Go Fishing 779 (digi version DIGI779)

  Summer Grilling #1 780 (digi version DIGI780)

Summer Grilling #2 781 (digi version DIGI781)

Nasturtium #1 782 (digi version DIGI782)

Nasturtium #2 783 (digi version DIGI783)

On May 3rd, ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER will be selected from the comments left on the Designers' blogs listed below. Please leave a comment with each Designer in order to be eligible for the Grand Prize.  You never know who the Mystery Designer will be that has the winning comment.

The Grand Prize Winner, which will be announced on the SNS Facebook page and on the SNS Blog, will receive ALL of the new stamp sets released this month (or the digi versions, if preferred).

The Blog Hop order this month is:

Diane

Chris

Belinda

Anne

Shona

Marie

Jess (you are here!)

Eret

(*Tip: if you have difficulty with a particular link, try clicking on the Designer's blog title to send you to their Home page.)

We hope you enjoy the New Reveal Blog Hop as much as we do.  Thanks for joining us and remember to comment on each of the Designers' blogs to be eligible for the Grand Prize.  

 Wonder who the Mystery Host will be this month????

The Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenge also begins today.  There are lots of prizes and recognition badges.  Come check out how you can become a SNS Featured Artist as well.  The theme is always Anything Goes using Loose Glitter, Embossing Powder, and/or Flock.


Have you checked out the SNS YouTube Channel featuring Demo Donna?  If not, then you are in for a real treat.  Subscribe today to get all the latest Demo Donna tips and techniques!

I just fell in LOVE with the Fishing Stamp sets this month! Aren't they fun? I chose to work with the Just Go Fishing (digi version DIGI779). I printed off the images first and then fussy cut the words. I used my Sakura Glue Pen {quicky} to trace the letters,, sprinkled on Silver Embossing Powder {EP179) and heat set. I also used the Glue Pen and Silver Embossing Powder {EP179} to accent my image layers. I love how versatile the Glue Pen is for accenting creations - so quick and easy to use! You definitely need one (or two!) in your collection.

To make my background, I inked up my chevron embossing folder with Versamark {VM-001}. I placed my piece of cardstock into the folder and ran it through my Big Shot. I carefully removed the cardstock and sprinkled on Poolside Embossing Powder {EP393} to the side where the Versamark transferred. I tapped off the excess, then heat set, creating the fun background!

I die cut out the image and a background layer and adhered with 1/8" Tearific Tape {SAT02}. I used Foam Squares {01615} to pop up the image and adhere to the background. I also adhered the fussy cut words to the background using Tear-ific Tape {SAT02} and adhered the background to my cardbase. I finished off the card by using Nuvo Crystal Drops - Gloss Ebony Black {650N} to accent the corners and draw some black chevrons. 

The next (and final) stop on our hop is the super talented Eret and you can find her blog here. Make sure to comment on the entire hop for your chance to win ALL the new releases!

Until next time,

Jess