Butterflies, Rhinestones and Sequins, OH MY!

Here's a card I made using the new Butterfly Trio and Say it Big stamp sets from Gourmet Rubber Stamps.  Enjoy :)

I stamped the solid butterfly on the card base with Versamark ink to create a beautiful pattern. Then I made sure to let that dry on the cardstock before stamping the sentiment with Versamark and embossed with white embossing powder.

Have you tried using sequins on your projects lately?  It's soooo fun! I scattered a few pieces on my card....along with some crystal rhinestones. Beautiful indeed!!!

I stamped one of the other butterfly images on clear acetate with white pigment ink...then embossed with white EP and trimmed.  A thin strip of foam dimensional tape hidden under the white body worked perfectly to adhere the butterfly.

Clean and simple strikes again!

Recipe:
Card Dimensions -  4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Stamps - Gourmet Rubber Stamps Appetizers Sets - Butterfly Trio; Say it Big
Paper - Bazzill Cardstocks
Ink - Versamark, White Pigment
Misc. - Transparency Sheet; White Embossing Powder; sequins; crystal rhinestones; ribbon; corner rounder punch; foam adhesive; crystal lacquer (to adhere sequins)

Happy New Baby x2

I just love makin' baby....CARDS!
 
I decided to make a boy and a girl version...

Stamps are from Gourmet Rubber Stamps - an Appetizers set called Clothesline Greetings by Lizzie Anne Designs.

The pink and aqua layers were embossed and then sanded off to expose the white core of the paper.  Colored with Copic markers. Velvet ribbon and tiny bow made from bakers twine.

I stamped the images again and cut 'em & popped 'em up with foam tape.  Totally makes the cards...right?! A small line of pierced holes along side of the sentiment stamped with black Versafine ink.

Simply ADORABLE!

Thanks for stopping by....and I hope you have a creative week!

Recipe Boy Card:
Dimension - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Stamps - Gourmet Rubber Stamps Clothesline Greetings
Paper - A Muse Studio Bermuda and Sugar; Bazzill Yellow
Ink - Versafine Black
Misc. - Copic Markers BG10, BG11, BG13, E23, Y11, Y13, Y15, G40, G43; Dots Embossing Folder; Sanding Block; Paper Piercer; Twine & Ribbon

Recipe Girl Card:
Dimensions - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Stamps - Gourmet Rubber Stamps Clothesline Greetings
Paper - A Muse Studio Grapefruit and Sugar; Bazzill Yellow
Ink - Versafine Black
Misc. - Copic Markers R30, R32, E23, Y11, Y13, Y15, G40, G43; Dots Embossing Folder; Sanding Block; Paper Piercer; Twine & Ribbon

Gourmet Rubber Stamps Color Challenge

Hey bloggers!  Let's have some Gourmet Rubber Stamps crafty fun....AND...

...more chances to win FREE Stamp Sets!!!  GIT-R-DONE!!!!

First...the challenge:

It's the 25th -- and that means color inspiration challenge. Use the picture for inspiration. Create a card or scrapbook page....or whatever.  Just have fun!

Here's what I came up with:

I used the Magical Birthday Appetizers Set along with the Everyday Sayings set. The sentiment is embossed in white and I used a white gel pen to outline the frame with dots.

In the closeup you can see where I added sparkly fluff on the unicorn and butterfly. SO FUN! A few accents with rhinestones that I colored with a Florescent Copic Marker (FBG2) and BA-BAM!  Done!  What a bright and cheery card to send to a friend!



Make sure to check out the other designers creations and the GRS Blog for more inspiration.

GRS Blog

Deb Felts

Jeni Allen

Joy Stagg

Kelli Palmer

Kendra Wietstock

Lori Barnett (me!)

Melissa Cash

Stephanie Lee

Meridith Ethington
 

Now...about the giveaway...

Gourmet Rubber Stamps is now having a "Chef's Choice" Blog Giveaway!!!
Each month GRS will be giving away the two new Appetizer sets during our DT Challenges (10th & 25th). There are several ways to get entered in the drawing -- one is by leaving a comment on my blog post. Get all the details about this new giveaway over on the GRS blog HERE.

Recipe:
Card Dimensions -  5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Stamps - Gourmet Rubber Stamps Magical Birthday and Everyday Sayings
Paper - A Muse Studio Ocean, Papaya and Sugar, Bazzill White
Ink - Colorbox Bisque & Rouge; Versamark
Misc. - Copic Marker FBG2; A Muse Studio Clear Rhinestones; White Pigment Gel Pen; White Detail Embossing Powder; Tim Holtz Styled Labels Die; Gold and Pink Sparkly Fluff; Foam Adhesive; Quickie Glue Pen

We have a WINNER!!!

It's time to announce the winner of my blog candy!!!



Congrats to Marlene!
Send me your mailing address and I will get your prize - the NEW Gourmet Rubber Stamps Butterfly Trio Appetizer Stamp Set - sent out right away.

 

Thank you EVERYONE who stopped in and left comments.  I really appreciate it!

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Have an awesome day!

NEW Gourmet Rubber Stamp Sets

Happy Monday!  I hope you're HUNGRY...cause I've got a bunch of stuff to feed you!

Did you know that on the 15th of every month Gourmet Rubber Stamps releases 2 NEW Appetizers Sets? YEP...that's right! Today is THE DAY! NEW RUBBER BABY!!
 
Check out the NEW STAMP SETS!!!

Say it Big

Butterfly Trio

Leave a comment on this blog post by Friday 4/19 for a chance to WIN the new butterfly set!

AWESOME!!!  And since I'm on the design team...I got 'em a little early to play with! GIT-R-DONE!!!!

I used the new Say it Big set along with the Coveralls Background Stamps -Dogs on my first card...

I inked up the words with different colors. Colored in "ciao" with a marker. Then I stamped three of the dogs from the background stamp, colored and cut out. To make the twine match, I swiped the ink pad across it -- the same blue pad I used to ink up "guten tag".

The finishing touch was a little orange rhinestone on the dogs collar, clear glaze on their noses and a "woof" dog tag that I metal stamped and punched out. FUN STUFF!

 The second card I used the new Butterfly Trio set and part of a sentiment from the  Everyday Sayings set.

I colored the solid butterfly with distress markers and then stamped.  Then I stamped the detailed butterfly stamp on transparency, trimmed and adhered just the center (bodies). After the glue dried, I  creased the wings up...just slightly...for dimension. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!

I decided to make a short video showing how to stamp the butterflies with markers.  It's so easy...and the results...AMAZING!  Check it out...


NOW....last but not least...something for dessert!
BLOG CANDY!!!! 
Leave a comment on this post by Friday, April 19th for a chance to WIN the NEW Butterfly Trio Stamp Set!!! I'll draw a winner and post on Saturday. April 20th.*  AND...if you also left me a comment on my April 10th blog post (here) -- your name will have double the chance to win. Let me know how you liked the video too ;)



Please make sure and visit the other GRS designers blogs and see their amazing samples. Leave a little love to let them know you were there :)

GRS Blog

Deb Felts
Jeni Allen
Jennifer Ingle
Kelli Palmer
Kendra Wietstock
Stephanie Lee
Melissa Cash
Lori Barnett (me!)
Joy Stagg

Thanks for stoppin' by!

Recipe Card 1:
Card Dimensions -  4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Stamps - Gourmet Rubber Stamps Appetizers Set - Say it Big, Coveralls Dog Background
Paper - Kraft and White Cardstock, paper scraps from my stash
Ink - Ranger Distress Inks
Misc. - Copic Markers; Orange Rhinestone; Bakers Twine; ArtEmboss Metal; Metal Stamping Alphabet; Hammer; Washi Tape; Foam Adhesive

Recipe Card 2:
Card Dimensions -  4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Stamps - Gourmet Rubber Stamps Appetizers Set - Butterfly Trio; Everyday Sayings
Paper - Bazzill White Cardstocks
Ink - Ranger Distress; StazOn Black
Misc. - Transparency Sheet; Ranger Distress Markers; Mini Mister; Foam Adhesive

*US Addresses Only

Gourmet Rubber Stamps - Sketch Challenge

Check out what's cookin' over at Gourmet Rubber Stamps!

Each month the Gourmet Rubber Stamps designers are cookin' up some fantastic projects to share with you.  Today we are serving up a new "Recipe" Sketch challenge.
It's a fantastic sketch! I will be using it again and again!  Check it...

Here's what I cooked up...

Ohhhh....how I love these rubber stamps! It's an Appetizers Set called Clothesline Greetings.  These images are by Lizzie Anne Designs. They ROCK!  I also used a Cookie Cutters Stencil called Fluffy Clouds to create the clouds on the black cs layer. Using black distress ink with an ink blending tool, it was sooooo easy!

I colored with Copic markers and a clear glaze pen.  The towel is paper pieced. The sentiment is embossed with white detail embossing powder.

 We would LOVE you to join us for this challenge! Share your creations with us on the GRS Facebook page .
 with a gourmet cherry on top!

Don't forget to check out the GRS Blog for all the latest news....AND all the designers blogs to see what they've created lately using GRS products. Don't forget to leave a  comment to let them know you stopped in.

  

GRS Blog

Deb Felts

Jeni Allen

Jennifer Ingle

Kelli Palmer

Kendra Wietstock

Stephanie Lee

Taylor Usry

Melissa Cash

Lori Barnett (me!)

Joy Stagg

BTW...stay tuned for some new goodies being released in a few days!!! YEAH BABY!

Thanks for stoppin' by!

Recipe:
Card Dimensions -  4 1/4" x 6 3/4"
Stamps - Gourmet Rubber Stamps Appetizers Set Closeline Greetings
Paper - A Muse Studio Bermuda, Petite Polka Dot Cherry, Kraft, Sugar, Onyx; Memory Box Licorice Distressed
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black; Ranger Black Soot Distress; Versamark
Misc. - Gourmet Rubber Stamps Cookie Cutters Stencil Fluffy Clouds; Copic Markers; Clear Glaze Pen; White Detail Embossing Powder; Craftworkcards Candi Chips; Ink Blending Tool; Foam Adhesive

YUMMY NEWS with a Cherry on Top!

 I was invited to be part of the design team over at Gourmet Rubber Stamps!!!

I KNOW!!!!! AWESOME!  If you haven't checked them out...go sniff around the Menu.

Here are a few tidbits of info.:

• New products come out every month!
• Diners Club that you can join for FREE to receive emails with promotions just for club members! 
• Monthly challenges that are posted on the Gourmet Rubber Stamp Blog and Facebook Page.
• TONS of samples cards and projects to satisfy your taste buds in the Gallery and on Pinterest.

OK...now it's time to share a card I made using our current Color Challenge.

My card features 2 GRS products:  Friends - Truffle Stamp Set  and Tiny Leaves - Cookie Cutter Creative Stencil. 

Truffles are stamp sets that include one large image and a coordinating sentiment. Geniuses huh!!!

Cookie Cutters are mylar stencils that measure 6" x 6".  Perfect size for cards and layouts!!

 

I used the stencil and my Copic airbrush system to create the card base. Cool beans huh?!

The images are stamped with brown ink and colored with pencils.  I love how the flower and leaves are filled with text!  In the close-up you can see I covered them with clear glaze.

These images are by Lizzie Anne Designs! YEP...Lizzie Anne Designs are now licensed by Gourmet Rubber Stamps. LOVE EM!

I look forward to sharing many more designs with you using the wonderful products from Gourmet Rubber Stamps. Make sure to check out all the other designers on the team -- and the GRS blog for even more great projects:

GRS Blog

Deb Felts

Jeni Allen

Jennifer Ingle

Kelli Palmer

Kendra Wietstock

Stephanie Lee

Taylor Usry

Melissa Cash

Joy Stagg

Thanks for stoppin' by!