Sending Wishes. by Pam Simpson

Hello everyone, Pam here today..sharing a background I created on watercolour card, with water colour inks and coarse sea salt..something I have wanted to try for a long while.

Top picture shows my water colour card taped down onto a glass cutting mat, I have sprayed the card ..make sure it is really wet..Bottom photo..I put  small amounts of lilac and green liquid water colour inks on my glass mat, mine are by Rare earth UK company. using a small paint brush I dab onto the wet card as shown.

Onto the wet card I have sprinkled coarse sea salt..

Bottom photo as it looks when left to dry.

Rather than waste my card..I gut it using my trimmer ..I need a frame 5.1/2" and square.  Can you notice the effect you get using sea salt! looks like pretty flowers (to me) lol

I cut Poppystamps Wishes diagonally across the square card.

Mat onto dark purple the square. infilled with another Poppystamp cut wishes in purple..I made a feature`s using Whittle Wood Frames and tiny pearls ..

to finish white satin bow..hope you like my background and something I will use again, enjoyed my what I call messy day!.

Thank you for stopping by Pam x.

Supplies

 

2125 Whittle Wood Frames craft die

2136 Whittle Maple Leaf craft die

2197 Luscious Script Wishes craft die

CL453 Magic and Sparkle clear stamp set

Challenge Reminder...Summer Holiday .. by Pam Simpson

Hello everyone, Pam here today with a challenge reminder and my project for our Poppystamps challenge 57# "Summer Holiday"..Travel/Seaside/camping.

I had a lot of fun create my background for this scene!

Poppystamp Dies I used for the main image.

I cut away the crosses as I just wanted to use the frame and bottom.

I have torn copy paper to create a wavy edge..the sun rays I used the stencil from the crosses die, gold mouse or any gold coloured product can be used., then using my torn paper I random inked to create waves and sky.

Next I adhered the Poppystamp 3 crosses outline, I coloured the bottom in yellow (for sand.

gave more depth with my inks for this smaller rectangle.

I have trimmed the outer edge away.

I mattered my frame onto a tent style card (top opener)..boats and lighthouse I coloured with pro markers, lighthouse I used glossy accents for shine.Poppystamps Doodle "Happy Valentine Day, just used Happy day!.. Flags are Memory Box..Banner Parade (Open Studio) finished with very old buttons from my stash..

Had fun making something different for a change.lol

Thank you for stopping by and hope you`ll join us over on the challenge blog. Pam x.

Supplies

 

2166 Doodle Happy Valentineís Day craft die

2171 Lighthouse Frame craft die

2183 Three Crosses Sidekick Frame and Stencil

PSC#57 Summer Holiday

Welcome to the Poppystamps Challenge!  We're so happy you've stopped by, and we sure hope you'll join us!  On the first of the month, we announce a new Poppystamps Challenge with a central theme.  The design team will provide samples for inspiration, and you can play along through the end of the month for your chance to win.

The winner of our blog badge for last month's challenge Wishi Washi is Lucie G.

The lucky winner of the draw (chosen by random number generator) for the monthly prize is Super Stick Chick!

Please contact me (Jeanne) at poppychallenge@gmail.com to claim your prize.

Want to play? 

The rules are simple - just create a project following the theme, use at least one Poppystamps image or die, and link it up here.  The design we love best will receive our winner badge to proudly display on their blog, and one lucky random winner will receive a prize.  You don't have to have a blog to play.  You can link to any online gallery.   In fairness to other players, we reserve the right to remove entries that do not use at least one Poppystamps image.   We ask that you link a maximum of  3 entries to each challenge.   You are welcome to link your design to other challenges.  Grab our badge to post on your blog post or sidebar!

PSC#57 Summer Holiday!   It's June, and for lots of us, that means a summer holiday!  The kiddos are out of school, the schedule is out the window, and the living is good!  Maybe you're planning a road trip across the country, a visit to the beach, or a camping trip in the woods.   We want you to make something to reflect your favorite way to spend the summer.     Show us what makes you happy, just be sure to include at least one Poppystamps image (die cut, stencil, or stamp) on your project.

Need a little inspiration?  Here are some samples from our design team.  Want a closer look?   No worries.. we'll be featuring these projects on Wednesdays throughout the month, so you can see how each project was created.

Robin Tharaldson 

Nadine Carlier

Pam Simpson

 Now it's your turn!  Need a little more motivation? How about a prize?  The winner (chosen at random) of this challenge will receive a $20 Gift Certificate to spend on their favorites from the store!  You have until 12 am US EST on June 27 to link up your design here!  We'll start a new challenge and announce the winners on  July 1.   

Thanks for joining us!  We can't wait to see what you make! 

Sending Wishes Your Way. by Pam Simpson

Hello everyone, Pam here today sharing a pretty card using new and older Poppystamp Dies  and Stamps..

I started with white card size 6.1/2" square..Into this I have cut an of set oval shape using  Poppystamps "Pointed Oval frames" Second from the largest size.

This is the right side..you get your oval inner shape and disregard the oval and frame.

Using the largest size Pointed Oval dies, cut one in pink or your colour choice. I used my Misti for stamping , clear versa mark ink pad and white embossing powder, heat gun.

This is how it looks after stamping and heat embossing..I have adhered the out frame as shown. 3D sticky foam tape on the reverse on the white square, for dimention.

White square adhered onto pink card, touch larger than the white..Poppystamps "Luscious Script Wishes" backer cut in white and wishes cut in pink, Deep 3 D sticky foam tape to adhere as shown..I decided to place on an angle! your choice ..

Finished with Flower and Butterfly decoration older Poppystamp dies.. "Delightful Daisy" & "Hampstead Butterfly Stem"..Satin Ribbon Bow. couple sequins. 

Thank you for stopping by and any comments you leave, I really appreciate them Pam xx

Supplies

 

2197 Luscious Script Wishes craft die

1933 Pointed Oval Frames

1990 Delightful Daisy craft die

1425 Hampstead Butterfly Stem

CL453 Magic and Sparkle clear stamp set

Greenhouse Pottered Plants. by Pam Simpson

Hello everyone Pam here today..another Male/female card today.

Card with an acetate window..I must confess I make my cards up as I go along..Had an idea for this card .. I wanted to use  Acetate as a window with Poppystamp "Green house Potted Plants Sidekick frame and stencil set. also I wanted a large card, in the UK we tend to make larger cards than you ladies in the US..Sorry before I start as this tutorial is picture heavy!!!

I have used UK size A3 card as I wanted a large card using this die set.. 12"x 8" you can use A4 card, but you`ll need to join together on the wrong side, or you`ll see the join inside your card.

Inside view after cutting in my A4 die cutting machine.

Front view.

This is how the card looks and a piece of Acetate 6"x 8".

You will need 2 cut and coloured up.

Place one as shown in the open window, of your folded card..apply wet (pva) glue on the wrong side.

Finished..should look like mine adhered to the back of your card.

You will need strong doubled sided red tape, to hold your acetate in place, put along the lines shown... remove the backing  to the tape and leave your acetate as is shown in the picture, then carefully fold front of your card on top..

Adhere using strong double sided your second coloured Green house die cut..to the front opening as shown and this will be lined up perfect to the back one.  Finished ready to decorate your card front as you wish.

Sentiment has been added to the inside of the card.I double stamped Wishes and die cut the Best. Foliage and Birds came from the Greenhouse set..Swaying Birch tree and Whittle Cat .. Another take on this card design..decorate the inside as an outside scene  ..up to you but hope you`ll have ago. this card has no dimension! so flat for posting . 

Thank you for stopping by Pam x. 

 

 

Supplies

 

2176 Greenhouse Potted Plants Sidekick Frame and Stencil

1728 Swaying Birch

2165 Whittle Cat craft die

2071 Best WIshes Folksy Script craft die

CL479 Butterfly Wings clear stamp set

Warmest Wishes. by Pam Simpson

Hello everyone Pam here today.. Sharing a card I think would do for male or female, lots of men like plants! don`t  you think, how many men are not into sports, but love gardening!.

I have used Poppystamp dies "Spring Pots Shelves" as the main focal point, with Poppystamp Large Window Cutout makes them sit on the page and adds interest, another die I like to use for many occasions is a window, you can make it looking in or out.

This is how I cut the window and frame.

Reverse of the above.

I left the die cut as shown and coloured up my pots and flowers.

how they look, when card waste removed.

Piece of heavy weight Velum, coloured with a pale blue marker. this is for the window.

stamped  black dots.

card ready for the decoration..5"x 6.1/2" ..I used foam tape to the reverse on the window panel.

Double sided foam tape on the flower pots, these have had a bit of shape to them, as I did`nt want flat pots (can you see a bit of curve).. I used the same colour blue to shadow the word "Wishes" as for velum.

When the card was finished I have used Ranger "Glossy Accents" on my pots.

Gives a lovely glazed look to the po, you`d think they were ceramic.

Hope you like this card and will have a go at one yourself.

Thank you for stopping by Pam x.

 

 

Supplies

 

2174 Spring Pots Shelves craft die

1996 Double Stitch Rectangle Frames craft die

1970 Large Window Cut Out craft die

2197 Luscious Script Wishes craft die

CL447 Peony Stems and Blossoms clear stamp set

CL479 Butterfly Wings clear stamp set

Blue Poppy.. by Pam Simpson

Hello everyone, just love this Poppystamp  "Garden Poppy Sidekick Frame & Stencil". makes a quick card.

I started by cutting 2 of these frames in white card, as I wanted to layer them up, so I could have some depth to the poppies...Rather than our UK traditional red poppies , I love the blue ones.

I only used to markers to colour ..one blue and green.

I used a ball tool on the backside of the Poppies, this create`s a nice curve..

Do the same to the white, then I used thin strips of foam tape around the outer edge, this is to layer them together..in between the Poppy heads I used Pinflaire glue gel..

I have adhered my layers as shown, the blue layer is one coloured with the marker on the outer edge.

Poppystamps lovely sentiment stamp, "Springtime Greetings" used Brillance blue ink pad. added a couple of cute Whittle Birds and cream bow..used a permanent black marker to add tiny dots..

Finished card 5.1/2"x 7"..

Thank you for stopping by Pam x..

 

 

Supplies

 

2179 Garden Poppy Sidekick Frame and Stencil

2190 Whittle Birds craft die

CL476 Springtime Greetings clear stamp set

Sending Wishes. by Pam Simpson

Hello everyone, Pam here today! have you seen these beautiful  Stamp Designs from Poppystamp Spring Release, it measures 5.1/2"x 5.1/2".. 

 

This is how I created this topper 4"x 5.1/2" .

1/ Using my stamping press and clear versamark ink..2/  cover the inked image with white opaque embossing power.

3/  Using self closing tweezers (You need Tweezers to hold your card! or you`ll get burnt fingers) I have sprinkled Chunky embossing powders the stamped/white embossing powder.

4/  Hold the card with the tweezers and heat from Underneath!!! this way your chunky powder does not blow of! melts into the card.   

5/   I inked this with two blue distress inks...         
6/    spray with water ..

7/  I die cut together these Poppystamps Double Stitched Rectangle frames.. 8/   as they cut you will get 3 frames to use.

 9/  These are the frames I am using around my stamped butterflies.  10/  Distress ink to ad shading to each butterfly.

My topper ready for the card..Wish you could see all the sparkly texture with these chunky powders.. can you see how I used the frames.

Main card size 5.1/2"x 7.1/2"  ...mats are smaller blue has been coloured with distress ink and white mat.. wrap ribbon around this and adhere to the main card.

Luscious Script "Sending" cut from of cut of butterflies, placed onto a black shadow. stamped "Wishes" from the same stamp collection. 

Poppystamp Hampstead Butterfly Stem for leaf decoration and tiny butterflies..Ribbon and gems to finish.

Hope this shows you, just because my stamp was square, you can use to suit whatever card you wish.

Thank you for stopping by and any comment you care to leave me Pam x.

Supplies

 

CL479 Butterfly Wings clear stamp set

1996 Double Stitch Rectangle Frames craft die

2192 Luscious Script Sending craft die

1425 Hampstead Butterfly Stem

PSC#54 Reminder..Clean & Simple.. by Pam Simpson

Hello everyone, Pam here today with  a reminder of our monthly  Challenge " Clean and Simple or something Old.

Now I`m not really a "Clean and Simple" card maker, so I`ve  gone along with the OLD! 

I Love these Birch Press designs stackable dies and old Poppystamp dies "Peony Stems & Blossoms" clear stamps with matching dies.

I used grey ink for my stamping, one pink alcohol marker and green for colouring..

http://birchpressdesign.com/Dazzle-Layer-Set.html

 few years since I used these beautiful stackable dies.

I have cut and adhered the three together  4.1/2"x 5.1/2" 

Adhered to dark Burgundy  card touch larger.

Main card size 5"x 6.1/2"

Pointed oval Frames used for the floral mat..pearls and ribbon with "Simple Thanks" onto the smallest size "Stitch Tunnel Tags"

 We're looking for projects that use "something old" or that you haven't used in a while (eyelets, brads or stick pins anybody...

Are you a already clean and tidy?  Well then .. make something CLEAN and SIMPLE.  This style is defined by one main image and lots of white open space.  Just be sure to include at least one Poppystamps image (die cut, stencil, or stamp) on your project.

Now it's your turn!  Need a little more motivation? How about a prize?  The winner (chosen at random) of this challenge will receive a $20 Gift Certificate to spend on their favorites from the store!

You have until 12 am US EST on March 28 to link up your design here!  We'll start a new challenge and announce the winners on  April 1.   

Thank you for stopping by Pam x.

 

 

 

Supplies

 

1815 Peony Stems and Blossoms die set

CL447 Peony Stems and Blossoms clear stamp set

1933 Pointed Oval Frames

2144 Simple Thanks craft die

Blog Blitz Day 2.With Sympathy. by Pam Simpson

Hello everyone, are you in for a treat on our blog! prize`s  everyday from 2nd - 14th March, we are giving away one die per day from the New Spring release 2019. but you must comment on that day to be in with a chance to win.. Today`s prize Three Crosses Sidekick Frame and Stencil!.

This beautiful die set would make lovely Easter cards! not something I send, so decided to make a Sympathy card..something we all have to make at some time.

Tape the stencil to card..I have used Gold Pan pastels for the sun rays using my finger to create a light touch ,  Three Crosses cut with Oyster card, coloured the crosses with Gold leaf pen.

I have cut four layers of the frame to create depth adhered together, foam tape outer edge  to adhere and raise onto the backer..Cut from Blue and Oyster card Garden poppy Stitched frame..Place the Oyster one as shown.

Attache the blue cut Garden Poppy Stitched frame on top as shown. using a score board I created  these lines and ran my gold pen along the out edge.

Bow and pearls to decorate.

And now the part you've been waiting for.. the giveaway!  The prize on this post is the Three Crosses Sidekick frame and Stencil!

The blog blitz runs from March 2nd-14th. We'll be giving away a prize on every blog blitz post during this time. To enter to win you need to leave a comment on ONLY the posts that you wish to enter. To enter ALL the posts during the blog blitz you need to leave a comment on EACH ONE. One person will be chosen at random from each of the posts during the blog blitz. Only one prize per person per blog blitz. We use random number generator to select winners from comments. You have until midnight US EST March 17th to leave a comment on each and every post that you want to enter. Winners will announced on this blog on March 19th..

For a SECOND chance to win this die AND ONE FOR A FRIEND...
1.)   Visit our Instagram account and FOLLOW US!
2.)   Like each post you want to enter
3.)   LEAVE A COMMENT and TAG A FRIEND by 12am US EST March 17

One comment per post will be selected by random number generator.  The winners will be posted on each Instagram post on March 19.  The COMMENTER and the FRIEND THEY TAGGED on the post will BOTH receive the prize for that post!

Good luck Pam x

 

 

 

 

Supplies

 

2183 Three Crosses Sidekick Frame and Stencil

2178 Garden Poppy Stitched Frame craft die

CL447 Peony Stems and Blossoms clear stamp set