Paint or Spray the Town!

Hi All! Sorry this is getting up late, I accidentally had it scheduled for tomorrow or some such nonsense and couldn't fix it til I got home from work....now on with the show!

It's time for another fabulous Bombshell's Blog Hop! This month's theme is Bombshell Blog: "Paint the Town"! Use paints or sprays with your Bombshell stamps to create a project. I use Koi Tattoo for my project:

 

I sprayed several different colors of Perfect Pearl in the background (Blue Patina, Green Patina and Blue Raspberry) and got it very wet with each color and then I let them "run around". It has a kind of scaly look I quite like. I also took my swirly background stamp and inked it up with some London Fog Memento ink but I didn't put it on a block and just sort of smashed it down, so it sort of missed in a few places, which was what I wanted. I sprayed it with some Goose Bumps to give it a little extra texture. (unfortunately, no matter how I took the pic, you couldn't see it...grrrr)

Now it's your turn to join in the fun! Hop along with us and get some inspiration, and remember to leave some love! :-)

mine:http://bombshellstamps.blogspot.com/
Alison: http://alisonsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/
Kim: http://www.craftypinkanchor.blogspot.com/
Glttery Katie: http://ferrishyn-frontier.blogspot.co.uk/
Alaine: http://missalaineousmosaics.blogspot.com/
Jodi: http://elamdesign33.blogspot.com/
Marnie: http://www.papertivity.blogspot.com/
Kelli: http://cajunstampingqueen.blogspot.com/
Kathi: http://kathstales.blogspot.com/

 I'm also entering this in the following challenges:

Crafty Boots - Animals
Kaboodle Doodles Challenge Blog - Ink or Paint
Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Until Next Time,

It's Tiki Time!

Hi All!

It's Muse Monday at Bombshell Stamps - our feature "Tiki Party"! I love these little guys, they're so cute! They're absolutely perfect for my little project. I created a 6x6 scrapbook page for my daughter's little album from the Father Daughter Dance this year which was themed Hawaiian Luau! I was so excited - it gave me the perfect excuse to make a scrapbook page for a change. No Copics were harmed in the making of this page....because I didn't use ANY. That's right, I didn't color anything for a change.

 

I used those cute little tiki dudes everywhere. They're in the background on both the pink and purple, plus I found this great wood looking paper (by DCWV) stamped them and cut them out for embellishments. The bamboo poles stamped on the orange are also from the set.

Check out the Bombshell Blog for some more inspiration. And don't forget this fun set is currently on sale until the end of this month - BONUS!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

One Stop Craft Challenges - Make Your Own Background
Kitty Bee Designs - Summer
Simply Create Too - Anything But A Card

Until Next Time!

Better Late Than Never

Hi All!

Ugh! I've been trying to get this project done for a while now. I was supposed to post this earlier this month, but my groove kept getting interrupted, so I couldn't git' er done til now. There's still time to particiapte in the Bombshell Stamps Sketch Challenge. Here's the sketch:

Feel free to flip it, flop it, and make it your own. The only rule is to use Bombshell Stamps when creating your project!!! That said, here's my creation using Mi Amor:

Make sure to link your creation to the Bombshell Sketch post on the Bombshell Blog and you could be a winnah!

I'd also like to enter this in the following challenges:
Tuesday Throwdown - Anything Goes
Created With Love Challenges - Anything Goes
Marker POP Challenge - Anything Goes

Until Next Time,

Star Spangeld Bombshell

Hi All!

I wanted to quickly share fun Red, White and Blue theme Ms. July has chosen at Bombshell Stamps for this month. I love anything patriotic anyway, so it was an especially fun challenge for me.

I used Bombshell Angel for my image and yes she's MOSTLY colored with Copics. I actually paper pieced her "swimsuit" from some Bo Bunny Paper. The background is a nifty Tim Holtz Technique using a Texture Fade and his patriotic set. The washi tape is by Darice.

Now it's your turn - make a red, white and blue creation using a Bombshell Stamp and add your link on the Bombshell blog for your chance to be a winnah!

Happy July 4th! (Again)

I'd also like to enter this in the following challenges:

Craft Your Passion Challenges - Red, White and Blue
Digi Darla's Challenges - Stars and Stripes
Eureka Stamps - Stars and Stripes
Get Inky Challenge - Red, White and Blue
Party Time Tuesdays - Patriotic Themed
Tuesday Throwdown - Stars & Stripes

Until Next Time,

Texture and Layers

Hi All!

Check out the Bombshell Stamps Blog Hop this month.... The theme is "Textures and Layers!" We want to see lots of funky textures, and plenty of layers!

 

I used Sacred Heart and Banner Sayings for my images, colored in Copics. The background flames are several layers of different colored Black Magic Core'dinations cardstock embossed with a flame embossing folder by Darice, then sanded.. The metal wings are Tim Holtz for Ideaology which I went over with a bit of white ink to highlight. There's little bit of everything there - lots of layers and textures! 

 

So, you want a chance to win a prize?? Hop along with us! Visit all our fabulous hoppers and make sure you leave some Bombshell love!

 

Here's the hop order:

Bombshell Blog: http://bombshellstamps.blogspot.com/
Alison: http://alisonsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/
Kim: http://www.craftypinkanchor.blogspot.com
Jodi: http://www.elamdesign33.blogspot.com/
Stempelientje: http://stempelientje.blogspot.com
Marnie: http://www.papertivity.blogspot.com
Alaine: http://missalaineousmosaics.blogspot.com/
Glittery Katie: http://ferrishyn-frontier.blogspot.com
Suzi: http://www.suzannebakermckenzie.blogspot.com
Kapree: http://kc-consultant.blogspot.com/
Jenn: www.stampinangeljenn.blogspot.com
Sharon: http://sharonshowcase.blogspot.com/
Kelli: http://www.cajunstampingqueen.blogspot.com/
Kathi: http://kathstales.blogspot.com

I'd also like to enter this in the following challenges:

Bunny Zoe's Crafts -June Challenge - Wings
Order of the Opus Gluei - Give Me Wings
The Squirrel and The Fox - Use Something Metal
Crafty Calender Challenge  - Things with Wings

Until Next Time,

 

Gettin' Sketchy with the Bombshell Girls

Hi All!

Here's June's Sketch!

Feel free to flip it, flop it, and make it your own. The only rules are to have fun and to use Bombshell Stamps when creating your project.

Here's my take:

I know, she's up on the Bombshell's blog, as it should be. I wanted to give her her own day, it's been a busy week! Peek-A-Boo Geisha (digi) is colored with Copics and I used that fabulous Birdsong paper by Graphic45.

So, remember to use a Bombshell Stamp and share your creation by adding your image to the linkz at the Bombshell blog post.

I'd like to enter her in the following challenges:

Flutter By Wednesday's - Anything Goes
It's All About The Image - Oriental
The Sugar Bowl - Anything Goes
Paper Take Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes

Until Next Time!

I Can See Clearly

Hi All!

School if officially over here for this year (already?)! Now I get to work on some summer projects one of which always includes trying to get my studio tidy and organized - it's a dream I know. One of these days I'll have a spot bigger than a 12x12 on my drawing board to work on. LOL (no really).

Anywho, summery things is what I used for Ms. June's Bombshell Challenge "Be Clear". She challenges you to use acetate or vellum with your Bombshell stamps to create a fabulous project.

I used Mermaid Treasure for my image, the print paper is by Bo Bunny. I used alcohol inks in blues and greens to create a colored acetate card. There's also some clear Dew Drops and Viva Decor transparent for some bubble action. I love the "Check out the booty" sentiment.

Make sure you stop by the Bombshell Blog and check out at the fabulousness that the rest of the gals have created as well as link up you creation!

I'd also like to enter her in the following challenges:

 The House That Stamps Built - Fur, Fins or Feathers
Inkspirational - Anything Goes
Card Makin Mamas - Rubber Stamps
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - Fantasy and/or Fairies

Until Next Time:

Stamped Canvas Resist

Hi All!

It's Jodi here with a fun easy tutorial for you using sticky-back canvas, Distress Paint  and Distress Stains. I'll be using the  "Mermaid Treasure" set for my art.

Okay, so here's what you need to do this technique:
A craft sheet, various Distress Stains (medium to dark colors work best - I used Broken China, Peacock Feathers, Salty Ocean and Dusty Concord), light colored Distress Paint (I used Peeled Paint, Picket Fence and Spun Sugar), sticky back canvas (by Ranger) and a spritz bottle with water.

First, take your Distress Paint and apply it directly to the stamp and stamp it onto the canvas. The paint dries pretty quick, but you can hurry it along a bit using a heat tool. The Distress Paint will cause a resist with the stains.

Next, making sure the paint is dry, use the spritz bottle with water and get the canvas good and wet. This will help the Distress Stains bleed together better. Use the Distress Stain on the whole canvas, including the stamped image.

You can blot off the stains a bit if you want it to look a little more faded, otherwise use the heat tool or let it dry naturally.

 

I added some bubble with a transparent Viva Decor pen as well as some ribbon and other little goodies to make it a bookmark.

 And you're finished! Hope you decide to give it a try yourself.

Until Next Time!

It's a Banner Day!

Hi All!

Like that won't be used a bunch! It's the last Wednesday of the month, an especially fun day for us Bombshell Girls because that means it's a Hop Day! This month's theme is Banners. Use the pre-fabbed banners that come with many of the Bombshell Stamp Sets, or create some of your own banners to embellish your creations. You can even make a banner as your project!

 

I used Lucky Bride and Banner Sayings for my project. I don't usually shoot my cards with a flash, but the cardstock I used had a pretty purple/pink shimmer to it that went with the way I colored her, so I wanted to show it off. I also used the Timeless Rectangles dies by Spellbinders for the background.

Now on with the show! Here's the hop list:

Bombshell Blog: http://bombshellstamps.blogspot.com/
Alison: http://alisonsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/
Jodi: http://www.elamdesign33.blogspot.com/
Marnie: http://www.papertivity.blogspot.com
Glittery Katie: http://ferrishyn-frontier.blogspot.com
Kim: http://www.craftypinkanchor.blogspot.com
Michelle: http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/
Alaine: http://missalaineousmosaics.blogspot.com/
Monika: http://paperchrome.blogspot.com/
Theresa: www.thetamarisk.blogspot.com
Sharon: http://sharonshowcase.blogspot.com/
Kelli: http://www.cajunstampingqueen.blogspot.com
Kathi: http://kathstales.blogspot.com

Remember you receive an entry for every blog you comment on so make sure you leave some love for the girls (me included!). Have fun and I hope you get inspired!

I'd also like to enter this in the following challenges:

Created with Love Challenges - At Least 3 Layers
Stamp With Fun - Weddings
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - White on White
 Scrap-Creations - Graduations, Weddings or Anniversary

Until Next Time:

 

Cinco De Mayo!

Hola Amigos!

Fleiz Cinco de Mayo and beunividos to this month's Bombshell Sketch Challenge. Okay, now that I think I used just about every Spanish thing I know here's the sketch:

                                              

Feel free to flip it, flop it, and make it your own. There's only two rules. Have fun and use your Bombshell stamps when creating your project!

If you make it Cinco de Mayo related, you'll get an extra chance to win this month's prize! 

I used Rose's Portrait for my creation and colored her with Copics. The print paper and "Fiesta" sentiment are both by Reminisce.

 

Now it's your turn to join in the fun! Use the sketch and your Bombshells to create something fabulous and share it with us on the Bombshell blog and remember, make it Cinco de Mayo themed and get bonus points!

I'd also like to enter this in the following challenges: 

Color Me Creative Challenge - Celebrate!

 The Sugar Bowl - Anything Goes

Copic Marker Europe - Girls Aloud

Forever Friends - Anything Goes

Manna and Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

 

 

Bombshell Stamps April Hop

Hi All!

It's time to announce the April Hump Day Hop Theme! This month, we have a color challenge. We'd like for you to use at least 3 of the colors shown (though more is always better!) and your Bombshell Stamps to create a project. Don't worry about being exact...just try to get the colors as close as you can to the palette below. 

 

Aren't those colors just gorgeous?! I used Rose's Portrait set for my project, colored with Copics and I used Core-dinations cardstock for the background. I think I can pretty close to the colors, they're a gorgeous combination.

So now it's your turn - join us won't you? Hop along with us and check out all the fabulous ideas using this color palette and Bombshell Stamps! Remember to leave some hoppin' love to be eligible for a prize!

Bombshell Blog: http://bombshellstamps.blogspot.com/
Alison: http://alisonsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/
Kim: http://www.craftypinkanchor.blogspot.com
Kelli: http://www.cajunstampingqueen.blogspot.com
Jodi: http://www.elamdesign33.blogspot.com/
Marnie: http://www.papertivity.blogspot.com
Kapree: http://kc-consultant.blogspot.com/
Monika: http://paperchrome.blogspot.com/
Alaine: http://missalaineousmosaics.blogspot.com/
Glittery Katie: http://ferrishyn-frontier.blogspot.com/
Kathi: http://kathstales.blogspot.com

Grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy all the creative fun!

I'd also like to enter Rose in the following challenges:

The Crafty Blogger's Network - Anything Goes
Forever Friends - Use Flowers
Love To Scrap! Challenge Blog - Cut It Out!
Stamp and Create.com - Use at Least One Die
Cuttin and Stampin Challenge - Cinco de Mayo
Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes

Until Next Time!

Cherish You

Hi All!

I've got a brand new sketch challenge to share with you for Bombshell Stamps!
    
                               

Feel free to flip it, flop it, and make it your own. The only rule is to use Bombshell Stamps when creating your project!!!

Here's my take on it:

I love sketch challenges! I used Scared Heart for my image, colored with Copics. I also colored the twine myself with my Copics to match the art.

Play along with us at the Bombshell Stamps Blog - add you link for a chance to win a stamp set!

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:
Loves Rubber Stamps Challenge - Anything Goes
Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes
Lady Anne's Challenges - Vickie's Challenges - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Anything Goes

Until Next Time!

New Release Blog Hop

Hi All!

I've got some super exciting news about Scrapper's Delights! In case you didn't see it on my facebook page, Scrapper's Delights now has exclusive images for Whimsy Stamps! How cool is that? Miss Janice has some absolutely adorable new images she's created just for Whimsy. I used Anna-Mae (get it?!) with bunny ears for my project:

 

I just adore Janice's anime characters! Now, make sure to leave a comment on my blog because you could win this image. 

Here's the hop line-up:

Scrapper's Delights  - http://scrappersdelightspapercrafts.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1

Ami  - http://littlemayscards.blogspot.co.uk/
Jo  - http://jolo3693.blogspot.com/
Kelly  - http://kamscraftyplace.blogspot.com/
Jodi  - www.elamdesign33.blogspot.com
Kim  - http://itsallaboutcrafting.blogspot.com/
Agnes - http://thecraftspace.blogspot.co.uk/
Leona  - www.cardsbyleona.wordpress.com
Tracey - http://mowbraydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/
Laurie  - http://lauriescraftingblog.blogspot.com/
Carolyn  - http://grandmacarol46580.blogspot.co.uk/
Trisha - http://craftygrannyscraftycorner.blogspot.co.uk/
Valou  - http://lafeerieduscrap.blogspot.co.uk/
Scrapper's Delights  - http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.co.uk

 

As if that's not enough, we also have a coupon for you to use in the Scapper's Delights store:

I'd like to enter Anna-Mae in the following challenges:
Artistic Inspirations - Easter/Spring
Creative Creations Challenges - Easter/Spring
Paper Makeup Stamps - Anything Goes
Make It Monday - Anything Goes
Marker POP Challenge - Anything Goes
Victorine Stamps - Stripes& Dots


Now as if that isn't enough, I've also done a project for Ms. April's Bombshell Challenge for Bombshell Stamps. This month's challenge is to create a monochromatic tag. I love tags! Here's what I came up with:

I think it looks ghostly. I used the Mi Amor set by Bombshell Stamps, Distress Inks and Distress Paint on the one. The trinkets hanging from the ribbon are also Tim Holtz. Unfortunately, my camera wasn't cooperating, so it may be hard to see some of the details, but I still love it.

You too can join in the challenge by linking your project on the Bombshell Blog for a chance to win a prize!

I would like to enter my Mexican beauty in the following challenges:
Love to Create Challenge Blog - Tag Your It!
My Craft Spot - Tags
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Anything Goes!

Enjoy! And Until Next Time...

Bombshell's Blog Hop - Stencil It In!

Hi All!

It's time to announce this month's Bombshell Stamps Blog Hop theme..."Stencil It In!" This month, We'd like like for you to use a stencil and your Bombshell stamps to create a project. Don't have any stencils? Create your own by free-hand cutting, die cutting, or punching an opening in cardstock or acetate and use the negative space as a stencil! Just look around your home...I'm sure you have all sorts of cool items that can be used as a stencil.

I used a stencil by Tattered Angels and some Perfect Pearls Mists to create my background. I used the butterflies from the Butterfly Queen set and colored them with....you guessed it! Copics!

 Bombshell Blog: http://bombshellstamps.blogspot.com/
Alison: http://alisonsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/
Torrey: http://left-field-studio.blogspot.com/
Kim: http://www.craftypinkanchor.blogspot.com
Jodi: http://www.elamdesign33.blogspot.com/
Alaine: http://missalaineousmosaics.blogspot.com/
Susie: http://whiteribboncards.blogspot.co.uk
Kapree: http://kc-consultant.blogspot.com/
Glittery Katie: http://ferrishyn-frontier.blogspot.com/
Kathi: http://kathstales.blogspot.com

Thanks for stopping by, now it's on the the lovely Ms. Alaine! Make sure you leave a comment to be entered for your chance to win this month's prize.

I'd also like to enter this in the following challenges:
Pink by Design - Spring!
Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Pause, Dream, Enjoy - Anything Goes
Delightful Challenges - Get Well Cards
Card Makin Mamas - Spring Colors
Challenges for Everybody - Anything Goes

Until Next Time!

Check It Out!

Hi All!

Grab some coffee, get comfy and head over to the Bombshell Stamps blog and check out a nifty tutorial I posted about painting on metal. While your there why not get in on Ms. March's challenge for the opportunity to win a prize!

Also, don't forget you still have time to check out Scrapper's Delights Easter Blog hop (you can start with my post, farther down on the blog), leave a comment and get entered for a prize. You can still use the coupon below until March 31st. 50% Off your purchase over $5 - that's a lot of digis!

Have a fabulous weekend!

Until Next Time,

Crusin' By

Hi All!

It's time for the Bombshell Stamps Sketch Challenge! Here's this month's sketch:

                             

The rules:
• Feel free to flip it, flop it, and make it your own.
• Use Bombshell Stamps!
• Upload your take on the sketch here by March 31st for a chance to win a fabulous prize.
• Check out the Bombshell Blog on the second Wednesday of the month. Upload your take on the sketch there and double your chances to win!!!
• Have fun!!!

Here's my take using Vintage Raceway:

I colored the car with Copics, used self adhesive foil tape, and the printed paper is by Scrappin' Sports. The sentiment is from a My Favorite Things set rearranged. Bombshell Stamps has all sorts of great car and motorcycle stamps - perfect for cards, etc. for the dude in your life! Check 'em out.

I also have a little tease for Sassy Studio Designs - we're having a new release blog hop Saturday and Sunday, March 16th and 17th. Here's a little snipet of one of the images...

Hmmm...who do you think it is? Stay tuned for more sneaky peeks!

Enjoy! And Until Next Time!