Sketch Challenge Broke Stampers Unite 092618

Hi Stampers!

This week Terri created a sketch challenge for us.  I decided to use the new Toil and Trouble Designer Series 
Paper.   The little black cats are just adorable. 

I also used the 2 1/2" circle punch for the moon and the cat punch to make a large black cat.  I stamped the banner with a verse from Spooky Sweets stamp set.

Let's see what Terri and Carol have created this week. Terri's blog is here.  Carol's blog is here.  We would love if you joined us on Facebook.

Until next time,
Happy Stamping,

Stace

Woodland Challenge Broke Stampers Unite Challenge 091918

Hi Stampers,
Oh my goodness, can you believe it's fall already??  I am so sad.  I miss summer already. 

I guess this challenge is perfect for this time of year.  Broke Stampers Unite Challenge technique for this week is "Woodland Faux Technique" or you may know it as embossing folder technique.  

 To create this technique, stamp your design on the smooth side of the embossing folder.  I stamped on the woodland embossing folder with one of the girls from Beautiful You.

I colored using my aqua painter and stamp pads.  I then cut the design with the stitched oval framelit. This is layered onto a piece of card stock that I ran through the Tufted Dynamic Textures embossing folder.

Carol and Terri made some awesome cards this week with this technique.   You can check them out on their blogs.  Carol's blog is here, and Terri's blog here.  You can also join us on Facebook.

Until next time,
Happy Stampin'

Stace

Color Challenge BSU091218

Hi Stampers!

Welcome back for another Broke Stampers Unite color challenge.  This week we had to use Blackberry Bliss, Gray Granite and Tranquil Tide.

This week I used Colorful Seasons and Waterfront to create this card.

Let's see what Carol and Terri have created this week. Don't forget to join us on Facebook.

Happy Stamping.

Stace

Holiday Catalog- Broke Stampers Unite Challenge BSU090518

Hi Stampers,

Guess what, the Holiday Catalog is released today.  Can you guess what our challenge for this week is?  That's right!  We are featuring products from the Holiday Catalog.  If you don't have yours, let me know and I will get one out to you.

I am absolutely in love with all the pretty papers in this catalog! They are just gorgeous!

The base of my card is Cherry Cobbler card stock.  I layered it with Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Paper (DSP).  I cut an oval from Mossy Meadow card stock with my Big Shot.  And the best part is the reindeer from Dashing Deer bundle!  It is so pretty cut from the Joyous Noel 6"x6" Glimmer Paper Pack!  

The Joyous Noel Paper pack comes with three colors.  I used Copper. There is also Merry Merlot and Tranquil Tide.

I wonder what Carol and Terri created this week with all their new Holiday goodies.  Don't forget to join our group on Facebook.  We would love to see what you create, so please share with us there. 

Thanks for stopping by today.  

Until next time,

Happy Stampin'

Stace

Pie Anyone?? Broke Stampers Unite Challenge 082218

Hi Stampers!

Welcome to another Broke Stampers Unite Challenge.  This week is a sketch challenge from Carol. 

I immediately knew what I wanted to make. A birthday card for my daughter's grandmother using the Basket Weave embossing folder.  When that folder came out, there was a rage of people making pies with them. Grammie always has cherry pie on her birthday instead of cake.

Since she always has cherry pie, I had to use some very retired Designer Series Paper (DSP).  I told you I am trying to use up all my DSP and not be a paper hoarder 😉.

I have already had people asking me how I made this card.  Believe it or not, it is framelits.  

I started off with the layering framelits.  I used the scalloped edge framelit for the bottom pie crust from Crumb Cake cards stock.  The circle framelit was used to cut for slices of the pie filling.  I used Cherry Cobbler for cherry pie; but you could use different colors for different pies such as blueberry or peach pies.  

The top pie crust was cut from Crumb Cake using the Stitched Circle Framlelit. Then embossed with the Basket Weave embossing folder.

I glued all the layers together using liquid glue. I used my bone folder to press my two pie crusts together.  Meaning I pushed the top layer down to the bottom layer. Somewhere in there I sponged the edges and the basket weave with a sponge dauber to give it a little more dimension.

I cut a piece of pie out with my paper snips.  This was a little difficult, so you may want to use stronger scissors for these

cuts. I just eyeballed my slice of pie.  You could measure out the center on the back of the pie with your pencil if you wanted to be more precise.  I wanted it to be more realistic- Grammie would just cut a slab of pie out for her birthday 😋.  

I layered my DSP (Designer Series Paper) onto my base card.  I, also, layered my two banners on my card base.  One stamped with Happy Birthday. I twisted some gold thread behind my pie.  I used a dimensional to raise the pie slice just slightly.  I colored my pie filling on the top layer with a Cherry Cobbler marker to emphasize the lattice work on the pie crust.  Oh man, now I am getting hungry for real pie!

Let's check out what Terri and Carol created this week before we start eating pie. Don't forget to join us on Facebook to share your creations with us.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Stace

White Ink Watercolor Broke Stampers Unite Challenge 081518

Hi Stampers!

Welcome back for this weeks Broke Stampers Unite challenge.  This week we are painting with White craft Ink. Some of my favorite things: painting and stamping.

I decided to stamp on the table set from Mediterranean Moments onto Crumb Cake with Soft Suede ink. Then, I got to paint!  It may look difficult; but it isn't.  Simply put a drop or two of white craft ink on a plastic tray.  I used my aqua painter to add a few drops of water. I painted the linen table cloth, and a few other accents.

The background was stamped with Timeless Textures. Everything was sponged.  I added a few retired enamel dots.

Let's check out what Terri and Carol created this week. We would love to see what you have created. Join us on Facebook. 

Thanks for stopping by.

Until next time, happy stampin'!

Stace

Let' Be Friends- Broke Stampers Unite Challenge 080818

Hi Stampers!

Have you noticed the gorgeous new colors in the new catalog?  I love them, don't you?

This weeks challenge for Broke Stampers Unite, we used Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Granny Apple Green and Pineapple Punch. I adore these bright colors. 

I thought this challenge would be super easy because I thought of flowers immediately!  Ummm, one slight hiccup to that.  I didn't have a flower set that had multiple flowers.  Quick change, Eastern Medallion stamp set.  Being a photopolymer stamp set makes it easy to align the images.

Let's see what Carol and Terri have created this week. We would love to see what you create with these colors.  Join us on Facebook.

Thanks for stopping by to see my latest creations.

Until next time.

Stace