Down On The Boardwalk

 

   It’s time to release the fabulous new stamp plate by Artistic Outpost. Introducing Boardwalk: For the love of the Jersey Shore and Atlantic City’s historic boardwalk, this stamp collection features a lovely ATC sized collage featuring Steel Pier, bathing beauties, a handsome gentleman, and other summertime elements. Collection available in both unmounted sheets of red rubber or precut and mounted on EZMount clingfoam.
And to celebrate the coming of summer days, we are having a memorial day sale. Take 15% off all rubber stamps. No coupon code required. Your discount will be reflected in your shopping cart. Stock up on some new designs and enjoy your summer!

Today, I am sharing the card I made using these lovely boardwalk babes. Gesso, torn newspaper, ink drips and fiber make the background. And do you see those cute little shells stamped in pink?
To see more awesome samples using this new release hop along to the other DT members blogs.

Gerrie
Lisa
Suzanne
Tracy
Linda
Alison
Terry
Kate- you are here

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Prima ‘Style’ Tag

    Hello everyone. I made this tag using Prima’s Almanac paper, embellies and stamps.  The tag is one of those throw aways that I recycled. The background has bits of paper and has been gessoed, stenciled, stamped and sprayed. The flowers are from I Am Roses.

    I have had a serious lack of mojo the past month or so. I am trying to find ways to bring it back. I sit at my table and fiddle around and sometimes I just stare. And eat. I need some suggestions as to what you do to get out of your mojo-less period. What do you do to jump-start that creativity? Thank you for looking & for your feedback. I am looking forward to reading your responses.
Kate

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April I Am Roses Challenge- ‘Journal it’

   

Just another layout in my ‘Past Vibes’ art journal to play along with this months I Am Roses Challenge. The challenge is to journal using flat flowers. The flowers I used were ZQP23 & PS-15.

    I started off by covering my kraft paper with scraps of leftover Prima paper and bits of lace, tissue tape, masking tape and burlap. I then used my palette knife to spread a layer of gesso over the background.

I then added my flowers and more background elements.

Before adding my photos I used Distress reinkers to drip some ink all over the page. A new technique I am trying out and really like it.

Well, thats it for today. Have a great Monday. Thank you for taking the time to stop. I appreciate that and all your comments.
Kate

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Flappers are Fashionable

     I got the inspiration for this card from pinterest. I saw a lovely card in all whites using lots of die cuts and beautiful turquoise flowers.   
    For this card I used lots of dies layered on top of patterned cardstock. I colored and cut the stamped flappers from the Flapper Fashions stamp plate by Artistic Outpost.
   Have a great weekend. Create art!
Kate

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Be Yourself Tag

    I decided to play around with all my Wendy Vecchi stamp sets that have been lying around unused. Now that I have more time not dedicated to design teams I am trying my hand at different supplies and styles.  Wendy’s style is very inspiring but I can’t come anywhere near to recreating it. Obviously, thats because we all have our own styles. This tag was my take on WV but of course in my style.
   Have a great day.
Kate

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Artistic Outpost April Blog Hop- Women & Flowers

Welcome to the Artistic Outpost blog hop. I am showing a card that features the Generation Redux stamp plate. The main image reminds me of a mother and daughter. Very appropiate for this months theme.
I cut patterned paper to various sizes. The edges were distressed and stained with vintage photo. I stamped the background using the Ephemera Backgrounds plate and added some book paper over top. I dripped distress reinkers onto the layered papers to add some splatters and drips. The sentiment is from the Flapper Fashions stamp plate.
Well, thank you for stopping. Be sure to visit the rest of the Design Team members blogs for more creative inspiration.

Gerrie
Lisa
Suzanne
Tracy
Linda
Alison
Terry
Kate- you are here

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Paper Artsy Challenge

   I completed my second page to enter into the Paper Artsy challenge by Suzanne Czosek.
   I used the shaving cream technique for my background and then used my favorite Paper Artsy stamps to embellish.
  This is a quick post as I have lots to do. Until later.
Kate

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Paper Artsy Challenge

   Here is my first page in my attempt to play along with Suzanne Czosek’s challenge over at the Paper Artsy blog. I loved Suzz’s shaving cream technique. A fabulous result for such an easy technique.
   With the shaving cream technique as my background I layered ephemera, paper, lace and PA stamps. I used stamps from LPC013, LPC014, & HP1108. I added some bling that I cut into strips to accent the ladies headpiece. Well, thats all for now. I am working on another page that I should have uploaded by the end of the day. Thank you for looking! Be sure to check out Suzz’s awesome Post.
Kate

Challenges entered:
Sunday Stamper- Shiny

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Past Vibes Art Journal Page 01 for Red Rubber Designs

    Wow, I can’t believe this is my last post with Red Rubber Designs. A whole year has passed and I have enjoyed working with all of their fabulous stamps. I certainly have learned to get out of my comfort zone. Now it is time for me to take a break and enjoy working with my growing but forlorn pile of stamps.
    I decided to finish off my term with a journal page in my new art journal, ‘Past Vibes.’ I used some book paper, masking tape and molding paste in the background. I stamped using various stamps sets from the Background Elements. I used the Circles & Sentiments to frame my Sentiment. I incorporated a vintage photo, twine, lace and a few other elements. I hope you will check out the Red Rubber Designs Store. My favorite are their vast variety of background stamps that I use all the time. Enjoy your evening!
Kate

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Past Vibes Art Journal

    I have really been inspired by all the gorgeous art journalling on Pinterest, especially by Finnabair. I am very drawn to her style as I am sure many of you are.
     I have almost completed one art journal but am really unsatified with the results. I love looking back to see how my art has progressed through the years but my one and only art journal makes me a bit embarassed. Most of the pages are down right awful. Perhaps it is because I have not taken the time to practice. I understand that not every piece of art will turn out a masterpiece but I struggle with calling something art when just looking at it makes me want to toss it in the garbage. All that just to say… I am starting a new journal in the hopes that it will spur me on to new creativity.
   I love themed books. This journal will be a place to try new backgrounds techniques using vintage images. I am not sure why I am calling it Past Vibes other than the past stands for the vintage photos. The vibe part may be based on my background experimentation.
Here is my first layout.

    I had a lot of fun this weekend at the prospect of this new project so I have a few more layouts to share with you this week. Enjoy your evening!
Kate

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Mixed Media Paper Bag Album

    I am sharing my mixed media album for Artistic Outpost featuring the Paper Boy stamp plate. I used several other AO stamp plates for my backgrounds and sentiments. The photographs are of my boys. This stamp plate is the perfect for a family of boys. Enjoy the pics!

Happy weekend!
Kate

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Chunky ATC for Tim Holtz Tattered Florals Challenge

    About a month or two ago I went through my ‘unfinshed’ craft projects and made a list of goals for 2013. This chunky atc was one of them. I am so happy to finally be able to put a check next to it. I am very much a list person. So, the tattered floral challenge seemed the perfect opportunity to complete this project.

      My hubby made this block of wood for me…actually it is two blocks screwed together. I painted the blocks with turquoise paint. I then applied 7 or so layers of UTEE to each side. I pulled out my favorite stamps, heated small sections and stamped into each section. After stamping, I went over the embossed areas with more acrylic paint and finished off with some perfect pearls to add some shine. This part was the most time consuming but I am very satisfied with the result. Needless to say, I had a difficult time covering it up. To me, these colors, textures and pattterns make the whole piece.

    The top was decorated using a Tim Holtz key hole colored with vintage patinas, a rosette and a drawer handle. I finished up The front by decorating with my flowers made from the Tim Holtz tattered florals die. The main image is a Lynne Perrella stamp by Paper Artsy.

   Thank you for stopping and welcome to my newest followers.
Kate

Challenges entered:
Tim Holtz Tattered Florals Challenge

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Green Cuties

   Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Kate

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What’s the Buzz?

    Another project for you featuring Paper Boy by Artistic Oupost. I made a pouch and a tag to tuck inside.

   The tag has been embossed, gessoed, and sprayed. I layered lots of trims along with one of my favorite images from Paper Boy.

   Don’t forget to use your AO stamps and join the in the March Referral Challenge.

Kate

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March Blog Hop with Red Rubber Designs

     This month the design team at Red Rubber Designs is featuring ‘Special Occasions.’ Our spotlight stamp is Easter Chicks. All of the DT members will be sharing a project with this stamp during for the blog hop.
   So, I have a few pictures to show the steps that I went through in creating this project.

   My base is recycled packaging for a frame I used on a previous project. I covered it in gesso. The Tuscany Spice Paper Stack is my base paper and then I added a light pink homemade paper in various spots to create some texture. The papers were mod podged on the background. I sprayed the background with orange and violet sprays to achieve the colors I was looking for.

    I then stamped several Background Elements to create a bit more texture and interest.

    I rubbed a bit of white metallic paint over the raised areas to highlight. I really love how it came out.

    I embellished with some flowers that have been coordinated in color. I used the cute little chick stamps around my central image.

Here is the Contest: Guess how many candies are in the candy dish. Guess how many Easter candies are in the candy dish and you could win the spotlight stamp set Easter Chicks. Send your guess to contest@RedRubberDesigns.com. If you have a blog, please include a link to it in your email. Contest ends Sunday, March 10 at midnight CST.

   Thank you for looking and enjoy the blog hop:
Red Rubber Designs
Louise
Kate- You are here
Paula-Kay
Diana
Sarah

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