Stampin' In Alaska

  I recently received this fabulous masculine stamp set from Unity Stamp Company called Hook, Line & Sunshine .  It's perfect for the fisherman in your life and best of all it's only $12.47 right now! My card design was inspired by Christine Dearinger over on the Unity Show & Tell FB Group . The image was stamped onto kraft card stock and colored with Prismacolor pencils.  It was die cut with Gina Marie stitched square nested dies then layered onto Stampin' Up Chocolate Chip card stock.  The base panel was die cut with wonky stitched die (maker unknown) with paper from The Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby).  Inked edges and a coordinating sentiment complete the card. I went clean and simple (no embellishments) as this will be mailed to my father-in-law this week.  He is a fisherman and I think he will like this. I would like to share my card with the following: Simon Says Stamp Monday:  Masculine Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:   Masculine Word ...

  I'm sharing a Father's Day card that will be going in the mail this week.  I purchased this wood mount stamp several years ago at my local stamp store. The company name is The Stamp Pad-Co.   This is perfect coming from Alaska!  I stamped the image and colored with Prismacolor pencils.  The image is quite large so I mounted it simply onto scrap papers from my Basic Grey stash.  A few enamel dots finish the project.  I tend to keep my embellishments to a minimum since most of my cards are mailed.  FYI - Postage will be increasing again next month!! I would like to share my card with the following: Simon Says Stamp Monday:  Masculine PIP Challenge #2242 Anything Goes Lil Patch of Crafty Friends:  #231 Anything Goes  The Paper Funday Challenge:  #66 Anything Goes  Simon Wednesday Challenge:  Masculine

  I'm joining the current "Funny Bone" challenge at Art Impressions.  My card features a couple of their retired sets - Catching Z's and Fish, Bait, Nap.  This is the perfect image for several fisherman in our family! The image was stamped and heat embossed then colored with Copic markers.  It was die cut and layered onto designer papers from BoBunny Take a Hike paper pad.  The finished card size is 5 inches square.  I would like to share my card with the following: Art Impressions Challenge #329 Tickle Our Funny Bone Dragonfly Dreams Challenge:  June - Outdoors Allsorts Challenge:  Week 680 Any Stamped Image   Christian Card Makers Facebook Group:  Masculine  

I'm joining the current YNS Challenge with one of my favorite YNS sets - Keepin' It Reel .  It's perfect for all of the fisherman in our family and a great Father's day set. I followed the sunset photo prompt by inking the Sea and Sky Stencil from Hero Arts for the background of the scene.  The "sand" was created with torn brown cardstock.  I lightly inked the edges for dimension. This will be going out to my Father-in-law next week.  Hope he likes it! I would like to share my slimline card with the following: Your Next Stamp Challenge #165 Sunset Word Art Wednesday:  Week #493 - #494 Anything Goes Aud Sentiments Challenge: #276 Anything Goes + A Sentiment Cute Card Thursday Challenge:  #689 Anything Goes   Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Masculine      

I'm joining a couple of challenges with this one-layer clean and simple Father's Day card.  The card started by sponging and blending distress ink with the MFT Radiating Rays stencil.  I used my Misti to stamp the Sweet 'n Sassy silhouette image in Versafine Claire black ink.  The sentiment is a retired set from SNSS. I really like how this turned out.  Clean and simple saves on the postage as well since this will be going into the mail in the morning!    I would like to share my card with the following: AAA Cards CAS Game #167 - One Layer + Inspired by the Graphic Word Art Wednesday Challenge:  #444 - 445 Anything Goes   Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Summer Fun   Stamplorations Stencil Challenge:  June Anything Goes    

I completed my final Father's Day card tonight!  I pulled out an older Memory Box set called BBQ Penguin for my card.  The penguin and grill were both heat embossed with CTMH black powder.  The hat was paper pieced with scrap paper in my stash. The background was sponged with Memento Bamboo Leaves and Bahama Blue inks.  I kept the card clean and simple without embellishments for easy mailing. I would like to share my card with the following: Aud Sentiments Challenge:  #229 Anything Goes     Cute Card Thursday:  Challenge #586 CAS     Word Art Wednesday:  #390 - #391 Anything Goes    2 Crafty Critter Crazies:  #27 Anything Goes with a Critter   

The current Art Impressions Challenge is Let's Distress .   I have included ink distressing on the edges of each panel in my summer scene. My card features a couple of images from the adorable Art Impressions clear set His & Hers Campers . I have used the set for a quick Father's Day card. Memento dew drop inks were used to ink  the edges of the panels and the sun die. Inks used were;  Pear Tart, Summer Sky, Tangelo, Dersert Sand and Rich Cocoa. The stamped images were colored with Copic Markers and Prismacolor pencils. Various dies were used from My Favorite Things and Lil' Inker Designs. Thanks for stopping by for a closer look! Art Impressions Challenge:  #210 Let's Distress Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #286 - 287 Crafting with Dragonflies:  #82 Anything Goes Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps:  June Release Anything Goes   Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Make it Masculine

This is the last of my Father's Day cards for this year.  Whew! Have you heard?  June will be the last challenge sponsored by Great Impressions. Their final challenge theme is masculine. Perfect timing for birthday or Father's Day! I purchased this image from my local stamp store a few years ago.  It is Great Impressions,  but it appears that it may now be retired. I loved the Labrador riding in the back of the vintage truck!  I HAD to have it. I kept a clean and simple design since this will be going in the mail to my Father in Law. The image was colored with Copic Markers and sponged with Memento inks.   The card base was sponged with a woodgrain stencil.  I'm sharing my card with the following: Great Impressions:  June Challenge - Masculine   Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #284 - 285 Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes 2 Crafty Critter Crazies:  Challen...

Where has the month gone?? I realized last night that the current Sketch Challenge #61 was coming to an end at  Your Next Stamp Challenge Blog. I had this Father's Day card on my mind for awhile and finally sat down to create. The YNS set is called Keepin' it Reel .  The image was colored with Copic Markers, fussy cut and adhered to designer papers from October Afternoon Campfire. The vest was paper pieced with  coordinating dp. Stampin' Up Chocolate Chip and Almost Navy were used.  SU candy dots finish the card. Thanks for stopping by for a closer look! I'm sharing my card with the following: Your Next Stamp Sketch and Color:  Challenge #61   Word Art Wednesday:  #278 - #279 Anything Goes Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge:  #234 Anything Goes      

Thanks so much for joining the June Anything Goes Challenge  last week! This week we have a fun theme challenge for your masculine creations. I took the opportunity to create a Father's Day card with the  "OH-so-Fun" Gus - Fish Whisperer   I hope you get a chance to join the fun this week. Be sure to stop by the Bugaboo blog for all of the challenge details, prizes and design team inspiration.  I'm sharing my card with the following:   Work it Wednesday:  May Sunshine   Simon Wednesday:  Father's Day/For A Guy   Mojo Monday Sketch: Challenge #451   Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #234 - 235

I hope everyone is having a  great weekend! We are seeing Spring around us here in Anchorage. This week's sketch at Catch the Bug is a fun and versatile one. I'm getting a head start on my Father's Day cards with the adorable Bugaboo Canoe Bear  The image was printed onto Stampin' Up! Whisper White card stock and colored with Copic Markers and Prismacolor pencils. The hat and vest were paper pieced  with plaid paper from MME. It has been layered onto Stampin' Up! Marina Mist and Real Red card stock.   Wink of Stella and SU candy dots finish the card. Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to check the Blog for all of the challenge details, prizes and design team inspiration. I'm also sharing my card with the following: Challenge up your Life:  #40 Critters     Word Art Wednesday:  #228 - #229 Anything Goes  Craft Your Passion:  #310 Anything Goes Sweet Stamps Blog:  Apri...

Happy Friday! I'm hopping along with Unity's Friends with Flair customer blog hop this week. Sharing a very clean and simple Father's Day card using June 2013 SMAK Epic Moments and Consider Yourself Vintage Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to leave a comment! You might be the lucky winner of a fabulous Unity prize.

I'm stopping in tonight with a quick post for this week's Sweet 'n Sassy Challenge:  Scripture My card uses scripture from  Timeless Classics for Father's Day This is going to my Dad for Father's Day. Thought I would share a favorite photo of me and my Dad. He has taught us to love God and work hard. (And Fish when you can) My siblings are I are very blessed! I'm also sharing my card with Sassy Cheryl's Show Me Challenge #146. Thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a fabulous weekend.

Welcome to a new challenge with Jellypark Friends. This week our challenge is " All things Sporty ". I am getting a head start on Father's Day with the " Gone Fishing " image: The image was colored with Copic Markers, fussy cut and layered on this fabulous paper from October Afternoon's Campfire paper pad. Be sure to stop by the blog and check out the fabulous inspiration provided by the design team! I am also sharing this card with the following: Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Father's Day/Masculine Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge #115:  Outdoors  Crafts 4 Eternity: R#179 For the Boys   Thanks for stopping by!  I always enjoy reading your comments.

This is my second entry for this week's Art Impressions Challenge .  My Father's Day card uses " Landscape Silhouettes " from Sweet 'n Sassy. Thanks for stopping by for a closer look!  I always enjoy reading your comments.

I hope your week is going well!  We are setting historic high temperatures for areas of Alaska this week.  I'm enjoying every minute for the warm, sunny days! I am quickly posting a card for this week's Art Impressions challenge to create masculine cards. This card uses and adorable digital image from Bugaboo called " Brat riding a bike ".  Thanks for stopping by for a closer look!

I hope everyone is having a fabulous week!  It has been in the 70's and sunny every day here in Anchorage.  We are enjoying every minute! Before I get to my post for the day I have to share some exciting news.  I received an email a few week's ago from the MelJen Design Team Coordinator asking if I was interested in joining the team.  Huh?!  Wow, what a surprise.  Of course, I responded immediately that I would love to play along with this talented team of ladies.  And today is my first challenge! If you aren't familiar with Melissa Jenkins' whimsical digital designs, you can check them out in her shop HERE .  Melissa is also having a Father's Day sale this weekend.  You can use this 25% discount coupon in the store as many times as you like until midnight June 16. Now, without further ado, this week's MelJen Designs Challenge theme is Dad, Daddy, Father . This challenge was perfectly timed for completing my Father's Day card.  ...

I'm back with a second post tonight!  I am taking advantage while the mojo is flowing. :) This week's sketch over on the Sweet Stop blog is really fun and versatile. I turned the sketch horizontally for my version.  Since Father's Day is just around the corner, I used the new Sweet 'n Sassy set " Timeless Classic " by Dina Kowal.  This set is full of images which are perfect for my uncle who is a collector of antique auto's. Here's what I came up with: The base cardstock is Stampin' Up! Basic Grey and the designer paper is Frances Meyer.  I used my new Paper Studio star embossing folder for the circle panel.  The circles were cut out using Spellbinder Nestibilities.  I colored the vintage car with Copic Marker Buttercup Yellow.  I added a few metal "screw" brads to finish off the masculine look! Here's a look at the entire set and I've included the store link above. Thanks for stopping by for a closer lo...