The Amy Doodle Of It All . . .

Harry Potter Party Fun!

Every now and then its fun to create something a little different than a card. So if you know me then you know I will invent reasons to craft! LOL

I was thinking of how fun it would be to invite some friends over for a Harry Potter themed dinner and movie marathon! So of course we need some cuteness! I thought the stamp sets from Sassy Club looked perfect for a Harry Potter Party themed party supplies! Sassy Club Stamps have a ton of really fun images that you should check out, but here are the sets I used:

Wizards, Magical Creatures, and Magical Pals.

 

This little Harry and Doby bag would be perfect to hold some Harry Potter themed socks.

This test tube would have held more jellybeans, but I got hungry!

 

The Supplies I used are:

Invite:

The Sassy Club Magical Pals stamps

 The Sassy Club Magical Creatures stamps

Cardstock: black, navy, kraft 

Brutus|Monroe Macchiato Ink

Versamark Ink

Brutus|Monroe Embossing Powder: Gold

MFT Square Shaker Pouch

Katscrappiness Gold Celebration Sequin mix

Memento Ink: Black

Colored Pencils

 

Box:

Reverse Confetti Clear plastic box

Reverse Confetti Cutting die for Clear Boxes

The Sassy Club Magical Pals stamps

 The Sassy Club Magical Creatures stamps

Cardstock: navy, white, kraft

Brutus|Monroe Macchiato Ink

Versamark Ink

Brutus|Monroe Embossing Powder: Gold

Memento Ink: Black

Brutus|Monroe Locomotion Ink

Tissue Paper

Colored Pencils

 

Test Tube Favor:

Martha Stewart Test Tube Favors

Cardstock: navy

Versamark Ink

Brutus|Monroe Embossing Powder: Gold

Jelly Belly Jellybeans

Ribbon

 

Wand:

8.5" x 11" computer paper

small paintbrush

Acrylic Paint: black, brown

Gold cream, or paint

Hot Glue

 

Give it a try! You can make anything!
(Don't shake your head at me, of course you can make it! You've got talent ;)

 

 

Masking and stamped backgrounds

It's Day 2 of this week of masking techniques and I can't wait to share the next one because it is my absolute favorite! Before I begin if you are new to masking and stamping there is a quick and easy tutorial HERE . Feel free to check it out, and rejoin me when you're done.

Masking your stamped images to create fun backgrounds surrounding your images is a NEVER ENDING source of creativity and fun! You can use different images to create a pattern, use words that coordinate with your stamped image, and so much more! Okay, I may be getting a little out of hand about it, but you guys . . . I seriously love it.

Well that's just enough talking about it, let's dive in and get right to it!

For my project I will be using:

Cardstock

Post it Tape

 Inkadinkado Stamp Masking Paper

Misti Stamping Tool

Mini Ink Blending Tools

Brutus Monroe:

Raven Detail Ink ,  Surface Ink in Sea , Speckled Egg , Locomotion

Rock Star Pets Stamp Set

Rock On Stamp Set

Bottle Cap Crystal Sequins

Mixed Media Star Stencil

 

 

Stamp your image onto white cardstock. Then stamp again onto a piece of masking paper.
(If you are not sure about how to do this you can find a photo tutorial HERE )

 

Cut out image from masking paper, and place on top of cardstock.

Next use the Mini Ink Tools and Surface Ink in Sea , Speckled Egg , and Locomotion to create blended background. Start by applying a little Locomotion ink to your pad and lightly rubbing onto the paper in a circular motion. Repeat this with Sea, and Speckled Egg Inks until no white paper is showing. (REMEMBER: Press lightly and increase your pressure to get the amount of color you want). Repeat these steps again going over the colors in the exact same order you did the first time until you get the look you want. 

 

 

Next Stamp your word stamp over the background using Raven Detail Ink.

 

 

  Peel off your masking paper to reveal!

 

 

Now it's time to color!

 

Finally use your work of art to create a card! I added glittered embossing paste stars with the mixed media stencil, and bottle cap sequins!
 Don't you just love the way that colorful background just POPS? The best part is not only have you created a cute card, but you have essentially created your own piece of patterned paper!

Be sure to check in everyday this week to see a new masking technique!

 

Spunk Rock Crafting . . . reminding you
to take time out for you because you're worth it,
there are no mistakes only embellishment opportunities,
and to keep it Spunky & Fun ; )

 

 

diy Sticker Sets!

So I created this sticker set the other day and shared it and some crafty friends wanted to know how I did it....so, I made a video! Creating a sticker set is a great way to create your own embellishments for your scrapbook pages, cards, or even a great gift for a fellow crafter! You can use a few basic elements, and a stamp set to create something that looks store bought! Even better you can customize it anyway you like! Here are a couple of samples I have made, but for todays video I will be focusing on the Christmas set.

This set was created with :

My Favorite Things Harvest Buddies

This Set was created with:

Stampendous Tea Pot Posies

To Create this set you'll need:

Cardstock - white and red
Distress Ink - Fired Brick Red
Stamp - My Favorite Things Santa's Elves, Jingle All the Way"
Memento Black Ink
Copic Markers - (E09,E11,E21,E01,RV23,RV21,R59,R37,RV29,R32,BG13,YG06,YG23,C2,Boo,B02,B05,BG10,E7,RV14)
Patterned Paper
Stamp packaging
Adhesive
Foam Tape
Stickles - Crystal
Ribbon
Enamel Dots - Green

Using my Silhouette program I created a cutting file to use to create the set.
You can use these photos to create your own file, but if you have a Silhouette the file is HERE. Download Die cut

 

If you don't have the ability to do use the file don't worry, print the black and white photo and create a template. You can also just create your own tags using circle, and rectangle cutting dies. Don't have the Elf cutting die? that's okay too! Just stamp him and then fussy cut him out!

 

Take your time and relax, and I hope this inspires you to create your own fun!

*The video is below, but because of technical difficulties I had to load it on an old account. To view my regular channel on YouTube, and to see other crafty videos please go here:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQTLB3qBKMAO7ida9iERnNg

 

 

Stampendous and House - Mouse Designs Blog Hop week 2!

It's week 2!!!  We are hopping with these fine folks to bring you lots of House-Mouse inspiration:

House-Mouse and Friends Monday Blog Challenge Design Team

Stampendous Stamp Design Team

Woodware Craft Connection (UK distributor for Stampendous)

The Stencil Specialists (Australia distributor for Stampendous)

Of course there will be prizes but this hop is based on the House-Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge Blog. So to be entered to win you must play in the challenge.

Prizes

Three entries from the House-Mouse and Friends Linky gallery, chosen at random, will win 1-House-Mouse Designs® Stampendous Cling Rubber Stamp, 1 – Large Dreamweaver Stencils Background Stencil, and 1 – Jar of Embossing Paste.  This contest is open to everyone!!

Today I am sharing how to make a fun birthday card using an adorable House Mouse stamp called Birthday Bird!

To make your own Birthday Bird card you'll need:

Stampendous:

HMCP37 Birthday Bird

SSC1115 Birthday Wish

RSR172 Birthday Block Stamp

EK20 Spring Sparkle

SSH57 Jumbo Perfectly Clear™ Acrylic Handle

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink By Tsukineko MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

Plus:

• Cardstock by Bazzill       Basics Paper© - grey, black, turquoise, white, light yellow
• Copic Markers: Y11,Y17,Y35,Y38,C3,C3,100,R59,R35,R37,YG00,YG03,YG06,G05
• Distress Ink – Squeezed Lemonade, Pumice Stone
• Versamark Ink
• HOTP Design Tool # 6
• Blending tool
• May Arts Ribbon – light turquoise stripe, turquoise scallop
• Flowers – white
• Buttons - black
• Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives
• Foam tape

Instructions:

1)    Start with 7 ½” x 5 1/8” grey card. Cut 7 ¼” x 4 ¾” light yellow cardstock. Stamp Birthday Block stamp using Versamark Ink, sprinkle with turquoise Spring Sparkle. Heat set. Glue centered. Glue turquoise scallop ribbon to top and bottom of light yellow cardstock. Cut 7 ½” x ¾” grey strip and glue horizontal across center of card. Add stripped ribbon.

2)    Use Design tool to cut out rounded label on Mixed Media paper. Stamp Birthday Bird and Birthday Wish sentiment “Hope your Birthday . . .” using Memento Ink. Ink edges with Pumice Stone using blending tool. Color with Copic Markers as shown. Use Design Tool to cut turquoise border, and mat your colored image. Glue centered onto card.

3)    Glue flowers, and buttons.

4)    Cut two 1” squares from black cardstock. Cut in half, and glue to card as corners.

 

Keep on Hoppin' :

Stampendous Blog

Woodware Blog

 

 

 

Stampendous and House - Mouse Designs Blog Hop week 1!

Buckle up because we are headed into two weeks of overwhelming cuteness because we are featuring adorable House Mouse designs! For two whole weeks we are hopping with these fine folks to bring you lots of House-Mouse inspiration:

House-Mouse and Friends Monday Blog Challenge Design Team

Stampendous Stamp Design Team

Woodware Craft Connection (UK distributor for Stampendous)

The Stencil Specialists (Australia distributor for Stampendous)

Of course there will be prizes but this hop is based on the House-Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge Blog. So to be entered to win you must play in the challenge.

Prizes

Three entries from the House-Mouse and Friends Linky gallery, chosen at random, will win 1-House-Mouse Designs® Stampendous Cling Rubber Stamp, 1 – Large Dreamweaver Stencils Background Stencil, and 1 – Jar of Embossing Paste.  This contest is open to everyone!!

Let me kick off our two weeks of fun with this adorable House-Mouse Design called Quick Recovery. It's the perfect Get Well card to send to friends and family.

 Here is how you make it:

Supplies:

Stampendous:

HMCR44 Quick Recovery

SSC109 Happy Messages

DP100 Detail Embossing Powder - white

VM001 Versamark Watermark Ink

MEM01 Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink By Tsukineko

MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

Plus:

• Cardstock - turquoise, light turquoise, brown, white
• Copic markers:
• B000,B00,B02,E33,E34,E35,#79,C1,C2,C3,YR000,YR00,E15,E41,W3,W5,W7,R20,BV00,BV02,G21
• Heat gun
• Corner rounder
• Buttons - white
• Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Instructions:

1)    Start with 6” x 4 ½”” brown card. Stamp Stampendous Happy Messages sentiment “Thinking of you” centered on the bottom of card with Versamark Ink. Sprinkle with Detail Embossing Powder, shake off excess and heat set.

2)    Cut 5 5/8” x 4 ½” pale turquoise cardstock. Round corners and glue centered 1/8” from the top. Cut 5 ¼” x 4 ¼” turquoise cardstock, round corners, and glue centered.

3)    Cut 5” x 3 7/8” Mixed Media Paper, and round corners. Stamp Quick Recovery using Memento Ink, and color with Copics as shown. (COPIC TIP: To create the feverish look on your mouse lightly color a large circle on the cheeks using R20. Then go back in the center of the circle to apply more color.  This will build up the color on the cheek so it blends from dark in the center, to lighter edges.)

4)  Glue centered. Add buttons.

 

Be sure to keep hopping to reach maximum cuteness overload:

Stampendous Blog

Amy Hurley-Purdie

Janelle Stollfus

Woodware Blog

House-Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge Blog

Enter your challenge project in the House-Mouse and Friends InLinkz tool here

 

 

 

 

 

Bokeh Background

I have always loved Bokeh Backgrounds and when I saw this stamp from My Favorite things I had to try it.

Stamp from My Favorite things : Bokeh Background

Image from : Polkadoodles

 Here's how I did it.

First you use any combination of Distress Inks and a blender tool on white paper. I used:

Then you will use a white pigment ink for your circles. (I have a very old large circle stamp I threw into the mix, but you could just use the ones that come with the stamp)

Have a scratch paper near by so you can sometimes stamp it first before going to your background to remove some of the excess ink.

Stamp 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation so you get lots of circles. Some bright and some faint.

Next heat set until ALMOST completely dry

Then take a blender with a clean pad and gently move over the whole paper making small circular motions.

Compare the above photo to the one below and you can see how it softens it.

Once this is done I repeat the process adding circles where I think it needs, and then it's done!

REMEMBER to let this dry completely before heat embossing any words onto it. Otherwise the embossing powder will stick everywhere!

Stampendous and Tsukineko Collaboration!

  

Tsukineko has wonderful products, but if you get me talking about them...I'm going to talk your ear off about their Radiant Neon Inks and Amplify! First off if you read my blog you know I love Neon a little too much. Second Amplify is a fun way to add texture to any project!

Before I show you my project . . . If you have never used the Creative Palette then please take a moment to watch Fran introduce to you all the wonderful things you can do with it! Here is a video she did explaining what it's all about as well as the creative backgrounds you can make with it.

With the Creative Palette Backgrounds and the Mixed Media Possibilities are endless!I created this colorful back ground using Radiant Neon Inks and Stampendous Creative Palette!

We have prizes! Three lucky commenters will receive a prize package that includes:

    1 Radiant Neon Ink Pad and Ink Refill
1 Color Fragments Jar
a Creative Palette Rectangles Set

See Official Contest Rules for details.

Here is the card I made for the collaboration. I started with the Creative Palette and the Radiant Neon Ink refills. I really wanted to just explore and just see what evolved rather than having a sketch or a plan in my head. I made several backgrounds (and got very messy, my favorite part) and picked a background that I loved. I wanted to add some layers after that so I continued to stamp on my bright background using Stampendous Butterfly's, the NEW Andy Skinner Curiosity Stamp Set, and the square stamps from the Creative Palette Set. 

You want to know another great feature to using the Creative Palette to make cards or pages? You can't mess up! Simply play with your desired medium (paint, ink, watercolor, etc.) and then layer with Stamps! Your projects come out beautiful and unique every single time!

Instructions:

1. Create a back ground using Creative Palette, Radiant Neon Inks, and white cardstock. Set aside to dry. Trim to 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and randomly stamp images of your choosing (I used NEW Andy Skinner Curiosity Stamp Set, and the square stamps from the Creative Palette Set). Round corners.
2. Cut 5" x 7" white card. Round corners. Cut 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" black cardstock, and round corners. Glue colorful background image to black as shown. Cut 3" x 1 1/4" white cardstock. Stamp sentiment and glue to black cardstock leaving 1/8" border. Glue to card.
3. 3. Stamp Butterfly onto white cardstock, and cut out. Apply Pink Amplify and Heat set. Glue Butterfly and sequins to card as shown.

 

Find More Inspiration Here:

Stampendous Blog

Jamie Martin

Kristine Reynolds

Wendy Price

Pam Hornschu

Tenia Nelson

 

Stampendous and Buttons Galore!!!

 We are SO EXCITED to be hopping with Buttons Galore and More for a whole week. We have some fun projects to share that all include an abundance of buttons that were so generously sent to our team. Buttons Galore and More provides a wide selection including specialty designed embellishments for celebrations, holidays, and various other events and themes. Find a plethora of choices on their website at Buttons Galore and More!

Yes, we have PRIZES! There are three (3) prize packages that include one of each:

• Cling Create Christmas Stamps Set
• Create Christmas Die Cut Set
• Assortment of Buttons

To be eligible, you must be a US resident (see Official Rules), comment on our blog and that of each Stampendous designer’s blog posts each day of the hop and tell us in what state you live. Deadline to comment for our prizes is Sunday, October 18, 2015. Winners will be selected by random.org and will be announced sometime on Monday, October 19th.

Wait! For our Aussie friends, be sure to comment and tell us where you’re from, because our Australian Distributor The Stencil Specialists are sponsoring a prize for one friend “down under” to win a Stampendous Stamp, a Dreamweaver Stencil and a surprise goodie from their terrific stock of Stampendous merchandise!

Here's a fun way to jazz up your buttons and create a simple and fun card. Simply stamp buttons with Versamark Ink, and sprinkle with Detail White Embossing Powder and heat set. Just think of all the Stampendous stamps you could use to customize those colorful Buttons Galore Buttons!

Buttons Galore and More – Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/buttonsgalore?fref=ts
Website – http://www.buttonsgaloreandmore.com/default.asp
Blog – http://buttonsgaloreandmore.net/

 

 To see more go to:

Stampendous Blog

Jamie Martin

Janelle Stollfus

Buttons Galore and More Blog

Stampendous "If you've got it, Flaunt it!"

With Halloween fast approaching I just had to feature this adorable Stampendous Witchy Legs Perfectly Clear stamp set! You can do so many cute cards with it!!!

Look at this very sweet Halloween card you can make with this fun set!

BUT WAIT:

If you are thinking all I could use this set for is Halloween...THINK AGAIN! You could use this for Christmas, or Birthdays. Just look:

Witchy Legs

SSC1230 Witchy Legs Perfectly Clear Stamps™
SSC1215 Lacy Ovals Perfectly Clear Stamps™
SSC1207 Halloween Diamonds Perfectly Clear Stamps™
SSC1227 Halloween Haunts Perfectly Clear Stamps™
SSH57 Jumbo Perfectly Clear™ Acrylic Handle
DP100 Detail Embossing Powder - white
MPW811 Mixed Media White Paper

Items:

• Card stock –purple, orange, black
• Chameleon Markers: VO4,OR4YO3,YL2,BK4CG8
• Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink by Tsukineko®
• Versamark Ink
• Distress Ink – Ripe Persimmon
• Cutting Dies – scalloped circle, circle
• May Arts Ribbon – black with white      stitching
• Acrylic Block
• Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives
• Foam tape

Instructions:

1)    Start with black vertical card.  Cut orange cardstock and stamp with Stampendous Lacy Ovals stamp. Stamp Halloween Haunts cobweb in corner of orange cardstock with Memento black ink. Glue to top of card. Cut purple cardstock, and stamp with Stampendous Halloween Diamonds lace stamp using Memento Ink. Glue to bottom of card.

2)    Cut black strip and stamp with Halloween Diamonds decorative element across strip using Versamark Ink, and sprinkle with white embossing powder. Heat set. Glue to card as shown.

3)    Glue ribbon and bow as shown.

4)    Die cut circle. Die cut scalloped circle from black cardstock. Glue pieces together, and then glue centered on card.

5)     Stamp “Skull Ghoul” stamp onto Mixed Media White Paper and color with Chameleon Markers as shown. Cut out, and foam tape to circle.

Check out more Halloween fun here:

 

 

Creating Christmas with Stampendous!

We all know that Stampendous Stamps can help you create great cards, and scrapbook layouts . . . but did you know you can also make adorable Christmas Ornaments? By stamping, cutting, and gluing your image back to back you can make any ornament you want! It makes for the perfect little gift, and you can even tie it on top of a present! For this project I'm using Stampendous Create Christmas Stamp Set which is awesome because not only do you get 8 themed stamps to create whatever you want.  . . but you also get a stencil with coordinating images!

    

Just imagine, you could totally mix it up and make a tree ornament that is Olive, red, ivory and gold for a more traditional Christmas Ornament. You could even transform this Christmas tree ornament into a Halloween ornament by simply creating a purple tree with orange, green, and black ornaments!

The rhinestones add so much sparkle and shine, but I could totally see pearls on this tree for a more traditional look!

If you would like to make one...let me share with you just how to do that!

You'll need:

Stampendous Create Christmas Stamp Set

Stampendous Silver Embossing Powder

Versamark Ink

Cardstock - grey, lime green

Distress Inks - Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Pine Needles

Fingertip Sponge Daubers

Rhinestones - clear, green, pink, turquoise

May Arts - pink ribbon

Heat Gun

Foam Tape

 

1. First start by stamping 2 trees onto the green cardstock with Twisted Citron. Use the stencil as a mask on each layer to add Twisted Citron, then Mowed Lawn, and finally a touch of Pine Needles using a dauber.

2. Next stamp the tree's with the Stampendous Create Christmas "pine needles" stamp using Twisted Citron Distress Ink.

3. Using the  Stampendous Create Christmas "tinsel with ornaments" stamp and Versamark ink, stamp across each layer of the tree. Sprinkle on silver embossing powder, shake off excess and heat set. Cut trees out. Add rhinestones for the ornaments.

4. Stamp star on grey paper with Versamark Ink, Sprinkle on silver embossing powder, shake off excess and heat set. Cut out and glue star to tree. Add Foam tape to back of one tree, place ribbon, and push trees together.

For more Christmas inspiration go to :

Stampendous Blog

Amy Hurley-Purdie (Here)

Louise Healy

Pam Hornschu