It's a Maine Thing

Hi there blogger friends!  
Thanks so much for stopping by and checking things out with the Stamp'n Boomer.


Ever on the look out for challenges and fun things to create, I saw the latest challenge over at Crazy 4 Challenges and immediately thought about this new stamp I just got from my LSS.  The challenge #C4C102 is to  create a masculine project/card.  Nearly everyone knows about or has heard about 'Bean Boots", well, I couldn't resist this stamp....I've been wearing their boots for over 40 years....because when you wear them out (and it takes a long time), you just return them and they replace them (no charge)!  Google them and read the story it's truly fascinating.  

So, here's my card....bg is a technique called "Faux Barn Wood" I got from my Technique Junkies February/March 2011 Newsletter.   I used Copic Markers to color the boots (sorry, I didn't write the #s down), I layered them against a piece of CS embossed with a Sizzix EF.  The LLBean tag came from a product tag on a purchase I made.  I cut out the boots and popped them up with pop dots.  I put 3D Crystal Lacquer on the base of the boot to replicate the authentic look of the LLBean boot.  The inside sentiment reads "Wherever you go, go with all your heart".   The stamp is from Silver Fox Stamps and More.


Thanks so much for stopping by!  

Cheri
Note:  I sent my card to Silver Fox Stamps and More and Sheila (co-owner) pointed out that the boots were not actually Bean boots, as LLBean has a distinctive sole and this is not it.  Silver Fox Stamps and More calls these boots "Outdoor Boots".   My apologize to everyone for the mis-lead, I should have looked at my boots, I would have seen the difference.  Never-the-less, I hope you will check out their website....they have some fabulous rubber.  

Star School Book

Hi there blogger friends,


Well, Hurricane Irene came to visit and she blew extremely high winds and brought lots of rain, but by the time she got here, she was downgraded to a tropical storm.  We only had downed limbs and some trees around our home, but so many in the Adirondacks in Upstate New York and Vermont and other outlying areas had much worse; flooding, erosion and damaged property.  So glad Irene is gone.


I haven't created a 3-D project in a long time, but over at JUGS this week there's a "Back to School 3-D Challenge" and I just had to play along.  

Also, over at Gingersnapcreations their color challenge (which is ongoing until September 25) is featuring Primary Colors (Red, Yellow and Blue) in your projects.  A perfect matchup for a "back to school" theme.  

While I've never created a "Star Book" before I found a YouTube Tutorial on a mini star book and decided to give it a try.  I will post several photos of it, as I wanted to be sure a few of the pages got in as well as a photo of the book closed and then opened into a star.  

 

The images cut and pieced are all from the new Graphic 45 papers "An ABC Primer Collection.  The stamps are from Gina K Designs "Perfect Pennants" illustrated by Tami Mayberry and "Whimsical Autumn" illustrated by Carolyn King.  Also used DI, "Victorian Velvet" and "Walnut Stain".  Stickers from Webster's Pages. 

I had so much fun creating this book and I can't wait to make others.  

Thanks so much for stopping by and I would love to hear your comments on my Star Book creation.

Happy creating and stamping!

Cheri

School Days and Super Mom

Hi there blogger friends, 
Hurricane Irene is on her way to visit us and we've been advised to batten down the hatches.  She's due to arrive early Sunday morning but before she gets here, she's predicted to punch her way through a mass of eastern states....Maine is last on her "visiting" list.  Praying that she's easy on us all.


There are two challenges I'd like to enter this card in.  The first one is by DT Giovana Smith over at StampTV  "Mix It Up Monday".  School is starting or has started again for many of us in the US and therefore, Giovana challenges us to create a project that's "all about school".  I didn't have any "school" stamps, however, in keeping with that theme my card is all about the Super Mom who, before, during and after school is always there; school shopping, packing lunches, helping with homework, attending school functions....the list goes on.  You just can't think about school without the help of Super Mom....God bless the Super Moms (and Dads too).  

The second challenge is a sketch for Mojo Monday 205

Here is my card for both of these great challenges.

Details:  Stamps "Little Tees" illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger for Gina K Designs.  DP is from Paper Trey Ink.  CS is Gina K Designs Pure Luxury "Red Hot", "Black Onyx" and "White".  Spellbinder Circle Nestabilities, ribbon, buttons (GKD "Button Jars"), also used.

Thanks for stopping by and for leaving such supportive and encouraging comments.  

Cheri

CASE The DT - Free For All Friday

Hi there blogger buddies!  

There's a challenge over at StampTV this week called "CASE the DT" and it's the Free For All Friday Challenge.  We've been challenged to CASE the fabulous Cat Tidwell, a StampTV Design Team member. Cat's  gallery is stunning.  Take a look....you'll see what I mean.  


The card I chose of Cat's to CASE  is this one - 

Isn't that a beauty?  I just love how she created the layering of this card and the traditional Christmas look she gave it.  I wanted to get started on some special Christmas cards and thought this would be a good one to start with.  So, here's my CASE of Cat's card

The stamp is from Gina K Designs and the fabulous set "Festive Frames" by illustrator Melanie Muenchinger.  CS is GKD Pure Luxury "All Spruced Up" and "Ivory".  DP is Basic Grey "Oliver".  The Poinsettias were colored with Copic Markers R24, R27 and R29.  For the other areas I used Copics E31, E33, E39, Y15, Y17, YG61, G94 and G99.  I blinged the centers of the Poinsettias with some gold Stickles.  My changes to Cat's card are: the bow (smaller and different placement), the DP, the gold beads and the CS.  


Thanks so much for dropping by.  

Cheri

A Vintage Birthday

Hi blogger friends!  


Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek at my post.  I haven't been here for awhile because I've been pickling.  I know, right?  Why would I trade my crafting time for pickles?  But, now that the cucumbers are all pickled and some relishes made and canned, and while we wait for the tomatoes to ripen, (they're next on the canning list) I can play with my paper toys.


The card I'm posting today is for two challenge this week - The first is the gorgeous color challenge over at CR84FN - don't ya just love these colors and the great inspiration images? 

The second challenge I'm entering is over at Card Patterns with this sketch #129  challenge - 

Here's my card for both challenges.

The CS colors I used are from Gina K Designs Pure Luxury line - White, Sweet Corn and Kraft. I started my card by creating the bg using dp scraps I had and the Bargello Technique found at SCS.  The image is from the Springtime Silhouettes StampTV Kit.  I used DI Walnut Stain to stamp the images and once dry, I painted the areas on the dress form with my new Creative Inspirations Paint - giving the form a soft, iridescent sparkle and highlight.  (I love these paints).  The lace layer was made using a Cherry Lynn Designs "Italian Flourish" die.  I distressed around the edges of both the focal image and the sweet corn layer.  I finished the card off with placing the sentiment sideways and adding some nail heads, then tying a soft yellow silk ribbon along the base and embellishing it with a mulberry rose and some MS punched leaves. 

Thanks again, for stopping by!  I hope you all have a fabulous week.  

Cheri