August Hoppers' Blog Hop: Color Combo - Red

It's that time of the month for the Hoppers to get together and provide a blog hop for your viewing and creating pleasure.  This month's theme is a color challenge and I am the coordinator.  I've chosen the color Real Red from the Color Coach.  The Creative Combination consists of Real Red, Bashful Blue, and Crumb Cake.  The second combination comes from the Getting Started Collection - Real Red, Early Espresso, and Pumpkin Pie.

There will be some blog candy from me at the end of the month. If you want to play along, please leave an encouraging comment on each blog.  Then on August 27th (first day of school for my kiddos!), I'll choose a random winner from all who comment .  Please be sure to leave your email address or some other way for me to get ahold of you.  The blog candy will be 24 - 6" x 6" sheets of current and retired designer series paper!

I chose to create projects with both Color Coach combinations.  The first one uses the stamp set Moving Forward.  It's the 2012-2013 Ronald McDonald House Charities stamp set.

I colored the stamp with markers, stamped it onto Whisper White card stock, then punched it out.  Behind it is one of the scalloped circle shapes from the Perfect Pennants Bigz L die.

For my second card, I used one of my new favorite stamp sets, Serene Silhouttes.  Once again, I colored the stamp with markers.  Then I spritzed the stamp with water using SU!'s new Stampin' Spritzer.  It created a cool watercolor look on the paper. I ran the new Early Espresso Core'dinations card stock through the Big Shot with the new Woodgrain embossing folder, then I sanded it with the new sanding system.  Here's a close-up:

I am impressed with the Core'dinations card stock because the woodgrain looks real!  Hope you enjoyed my creations.  Please let me know what you think.

Here's a link to the other Hoppers:


Stamps: Moving Forward / Serene Silhouettes, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Real Read, Whisper White, Subtles pattered dsp, Neutrals patterned dsp / Very Vanilla, Pumpkin Pie, Early Espresso, Early Espresso Core'dinations Card Stock
Ink: markers: Real Red, Crumb Cake, Bashful Blue / Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Early Espresso
Accessories: Big Shot and Stampin' Dimensionals (for both projects), Tasteful Trim die, Perfect Pennants Bigz L die, 2 1/2" circle punch / Woodgrain embossing folder, Stampin' Sanding System, Stampin' Spritzer with water,Word Window and Modern Label punches


Happy Stamping!

Susan

Tweet

Tool Shed Happy Birthday Card

I almost forgot to share the last two cards that I designed for my Man Card stamp camp.  This first one was originally designed by LeeAnn Greff.  It features the Tool Shed background stamp.  (I love this stamp and wanted to buy it last summer right after I saw it.  Having the Man Card class sealed the deal, I HAD to have it!!!)  I used the cutter kit to distress the edges, added accents with the white gel pen, and sponged it with Cajun Craze ink for an aged effect. The sentiment is from Delightful Dozen.  (I'm so glad that set didn't retire!)

Stamps: Tool Shed, Delightful Dozen
Paper: Night of Navy, Crumb Cake
Ink: Soft Suede, Cajun Craze, Night of Navy
Accessories: Big Shot, Pennant Bigz L die, Neutrals brads, 1/4" Night of Navy grosgrain ribbon, mat pack and paper piercing tool, Signo White gel pen

Once again, Randy didn't win the lottery last. So it looks like I'll have to scrub my shower today, along with doing the laundry, cooking and all the other motherly duties. I'll also be keeping the peace with my kids (I'd probably be doing that regardless of winning the lottery). It's a cold, rainy day.  Maybe we'll forget about the cleaning and bake some cookies : )

I'll share the last card from my "Man Card" stamp camp tomorrow.

Happy Stamping!

Susan

Tweet