Stamping Florida - A Guy's View

Flowers

2013-02-15T03:50:00.000-05:00

I had a fall so I have revived one of my favorite Flower Cards with Pop Ups and Flower Soft. The weekend will be really cold (at least to Me) so I need to get some healing rest and hope to get a couple of cards done.

Sponged Yellow and Red Stazon on Glossy cardstock. I used Yellow Flower Soft.....

Bright Sunny Day....

Robert

Happy Valentines Day

2013-02-14T04:30:00.002-05:00

Hope you have a very nice Valentines Day ....

Thinking of You....

Robert

Valentine

2013-02-13T00:37:00.003-05:00

I have been dealing with several different pains but felt strong enough to work on a Valentine's Day Card.

I used a Black textured card for the base. I used one of my new Anna Griffin embossing folders on a piece of Red Shimmer Sheetz (Elizabeth Craft Designs). The larger hearts is a Border Strip, also Anna Griffin. Then I colored the 2 center hearts.

Happy Valentine's Day to all my "Honey Bunnies"!

Thinking of You,

Robert

Die Cut Words in Black Velvet Paper

2013-02-08T04:29:00.002-05:00

I thought I would play a bit, been having pinched nerve pain and have been in bed for several day.

I had tried die cutting my new words with Shimmer Sheetz but not to much success yet. I had the new Black Shimmer Sheetz to try....So I switched to some NEW Black Velvet Sticker Paper, I know it doesn't look like velvet but it is....I love having words done in black.

Here are how they turned out....

So cool....

Robert

Caged...

2013-02-01T16:01:00.002-05:00

Having a bad pain day but wanted to work on a project.....

No new blog entries over the weekend....

Have a fun weekend though...

Robert

Imagine..

2013-01-31T00:01:00.001-05:00

The Imagine stamp in the Stamp-it Australia line is one of the larger single stamps. When I thought of how I was going to color it I decided that how others had given it a radiant solid treatment was not how I wanted to do it. I was still deciding how I was going to do it even after I had stamped the image. It helped when I decided what the base card color would be.

I chose a yellow base card and then decided Yellow and Green and to space to colors around the image.

Thanks for visiting....

Robert

Red Butterfly Card

2013-01-30T00:15:00.004-05:00

Just like the Blue Butterfly Card, do the following steps...

Take a piece of card stock and cut down to size that you will use for your image.
Cut a piece of "Be Creative" adhesive sheet to match the size for the card stock.
Remove one side from the adhesive and apply to the card stock.
When you have decided on what image to use, remove the other protective sheet from the adhesive.
Place your image (I used a Peel Off). Then use one of the protective backing sheets that you removed to smooth out the Peel Off (Shiny side down so it will not stick to the adhesive.)
Apply the clear clear microfine glitter over the entire image, remove excess and then burnish the applied glitter with your finger so all the glitter is well "seated".
Select the colors of your alcohol pens (I use Spectrum Noir but Copics will also work). Using a light touch, color your image...since the microfine glitter is very fine and your also burnished it, it is very smooth and will NOT harm your pen nibs.
Assemble your card.....

Can you see the Red Body in the Center 2 Arms, 2 Legs and mini red wings...

The Butterfly in the corner is a 2 part mini die cut.

Enjoy...

Robert

Coloring on clear Glitter...

2013-01-29T00:36:00.002-05:00

I have been having fun with the New Peel Offs and Microfine Glitter from Elizabeth Craft Designs and my Spectrum Noir alcohol pens.

Take a piece of card stock and cut down to size that you will use for your image.
Cut a piece of "Be Creative" adhesive sheet to match the size for the card stock.
Remove one side from the adhesive and apply to the card stock.
When you have decided on what image to use, remove the other protective sheet from the adhesive.
Place your image (I used a Peel Off). Then use one of the protective backing sheets that you removed to smooth out the Peel Off (Shiny side down so it will not stick to the adhesive.)
Apply the clear clear microfine glitter over the entire image, remove excess and then burnish the applied glitter with your finger so all the glitter is well "seated".
Select the colors of your alcohol pens (I use Spectrum Noir but Copics will also work). Using a light touch, color your image...since the microfine glitter is very fine and your also burnished it, it is very smooth and will NOT harm your pen nibs.
Assemble your card.....

Enjoy....
Robert

Purple Iris

2013-01-28T00:43:00.002-05:00

I took a piece of "Be Creative" Adhesive and applied it to white cardstock. I rexposed the top covering from the adhesive. I then outline of the Iris Peel Off and put it on the adhesive. Then I added Glitter Ritz Cool Highlights microfine glitter and burnished it with my finger. Colored with Spectrum Noir alcohol pens.

"Be Creative" adhesive, The Iris Peel Off and the Glitter Ritz glitter are all from Elizabeth Craft Designs. Spectrum Noir pens available from Crafter's Companion.

Have a Great Week,

Robert

Play Day...

2013-01-25T00:00:00.000-05:00

I played most of the afternoon on Thursday. The other part of my Mini Die Cuts, Glitters, Peel Off Sticker and even some Black Velvet Sticker back sheets came.

I have lots of practicing to do before I really make complete cards with them. Hope to do some things with the Peel Offs later in the day on Friday.

I have some glitter dust on my hands and probably on my face....ha ha ha

Here is what I worked on...

The Dragon has 2 layers, a light green on the bottom and a Bright Blue on top. Had to use my Camera since my Scanner did't want to cooperate with them...

Have a Happy Weekend...

Robert

Another Mini Die Cuts Card

2013-01-24T00:10:00.002-05:00

My other order did not arrive on Wednesday so here is another Mini Die Cuts card....

The Butterfly is die cut in 3 parts. Base Wings, Overlay Wings and Body. The Words are also die cut...

Hoping for Happy Dance Mail on Thursday.

Robert

Mini Die Cuts and Die Cut Words

2013-01-23T02:19:00.001-05:00

I had hope to get this done on Tuesday but things happened.... Just Finished.

These are some of the Mini Die Cuts and Die Cut words that came today. There are also Full Size Butterflies, Dragonflies and Flowers. Oh and a Mini Butterfly set. They were designed by Elizabeth Craft Designs. http://www.ecraftdesigns.com/

These are almost Actual Size....More to come!!

Robert

New Stamp Sets...

2013-01-22T02:57:00.002-05:00

I received my 5 Stamp-it Australia stamp set the other day and am still exploring the 43 stamps that were in them. They are going to be lots of fun to create with.

Here is the first card I made with them....some are very detailed so I have to go explore the colored samples. One set is filled with sentiments.

Hope you have a safe and warm week...

Robert

First Attempt of using my Splodge Mat and Masks

2013-01-21T00:29:00.004-05:00

I have a new Blending Mat and some new Masks/Stencils from Splodge Away. They are located in the U.K. and they also have a Blog with a link to their Shop and there is also a Face Book Page and even some introductory videos on YouTube.

http://www.splodgeaway.com/ http://www.facebook.com/splodge.away?fref=ts

http://www.youtube.com/user/SplodgeAway I have checked all 3 links.

I wanted to try a 3 Mountain Range effect but I guess I need more practice, practice, practice. I made a mess of it so I started again.The Mat is a polymer material that has Micro Wells...Tom (Owner) uses Distress Inks...if he uses Black Soot, it is a tiny speck since it is so dark.

Since this was my first attempt and need lots more practice I was not going to share but some Facebook Friends said I should...Grin....So blame them. Mounted on Blue Card. The sentiment is from one of the new Stamp-It Australia stamp sets from Crafter's Companion.

Have a Happy Monday,

Robert

Glitter and Lace

2013-01-17T14:34:00.003-05:00

I wasn't sure if all the parts would actually go together but am happy how it turned out.

Micro Fine Glitter on the base. The image is from a stamp set from JustRite "Lace Medallion Labels" (15 clear stamps). I used Gold Detail Embossing powder. The two corners are Lace Tape.

I have been behind in making more projects and just got word that stamps that I ordered during CHA are actually on their way...Woo Hoo!

Thinking of You,
Robert

Martha Circle Punches

2013-01-16T23:45:00.002-05:00

I wanted to share the Martha Stewart punch designs that I had done before the next 2 punches come in a couple of weeks.....

The Blue is my Fave....you can make them from 6" to almost 12"....

My Fu is lingering...yuck..
Robert

Humphrey and his Mom and Dad

2013-01-15T22:50:00.002-05:00

One of my favorite stamp series characters is Humphrey and his Family and Friends from Crafter's Companion....They make me Smile and are fun to color.

And you my friends are Special to me!!!

Robert

Welcome Back to Sheena Douglass to TV

2013-01-14T21:43:00.002-05:00

One of my online artist friends was finally healthy enough (recent Back Surgery) to return to the Television Studio's of Create and Craft over in London to fill in for Leann Chivers of Crafter's Companion UK...We missed you Sheena Douglass.

Today's Stamp project is one of Sheena's stamp designs....There are 2 parts, The Holly Leaves and Berries and the Bird on the Shovel Handle.

I used Distress Inks around the border and Spectrum Noir pens for the main coloring.....

I am still a bit under the Flu weather.....
Robert

2013-01-13T02:07:00.004-05:00

(Due to the FLU there was no Saturday Post and there will be No Sunday Post)

2013-01-11T16:54:00.002-05:00

Made it to Friday...Thinking about my Friends that are AT or Heading to CHA....Several of my Business Friends will be there. Crafter's Companion (Even Sara Davies and Leann Chivers are there from England). Terri Sproul at the Sakura Booth (3D Crystal Lacquer and Terri's Mixers), Els Van de Burgt of Elizabeth Craft Designs has new Dies and new Peel Offs. I didn't know till last night Bronwyn Velazquez is Demoing for Spectrum Noir Alcohol Pens and Stacey owner of Scrapbooking Made Simple and her SMS Girls...Good Luck everyone.

I love the little faces of "The Toreads" Woods Fairies. I finally got around to coloring 1 of 6...5 Girls and 1 Boy....I picked one of the girls while I figure out colors for the clothes (Leaves) for the rest of them.

Isn't she cute? I think she was looking forward to Friday...
Robert

2013-01-10T11:01:00.002-05:00

Everyone needs a Pony......This was so much to do. I got the coloring idea from the Spectrum Noir Blog.
http://www.spectrumnoir.com/

The Champion...

Have a great Thursday...
Robert

2013-01-09T18:00:00.001-05:00

Hope you are having a wonderful Wednesday.

One of my new stamp sets from Crafter's Companion that I loved coloring with the Spectrum Noir pens...

Every Dog needs his own Boy.....

I am having problems with my hands today so I am keeping the entry brief.....

Robert

2013-01-07T16:45:00.002-05:00

Happy Monday...
Remember that Monday is only a Day, not a Lifestyle...So...Smile.

I worked on some practice coloring with the Spectrum Noir Alcohol Pens. There is a cardstock designed to use with alcohol pens and I found that it makes a big difference in blending!!

I decided to share the 2 Old Guy images from Crafter's Companion....One has wild hair (I am shaved bald but I did have wild hair until it started to fall out......He is holding a Hedgehog and there is another one beside him....I love the little critters.....

Isn't he cute....Smile

The other Old Guy is dancing with his cane....I do use a cane but if I did that move I would be a prime example of how gravity works....

Again...Have a Happy Monday,
Robert

2013-01-06T19:05:00.003-05:00

Hope everyone had a lovely Sunday. It has been rainy and windy here today.

Today's card is "Story Time". This is Popcorn the Bear. When I saw the image from the back I knew I wanted to do it. Most bears you see from the front....so I like to be a bit different. Popcorn is also a character from Crafter's Companion. I got the inspiration for coloring him from the Spectrum Noir Blog.

I hope you are doing well this first Sunday of 2013,

Enjoy,
Robert

2013-01-05T22:55:00.004-05:00

Saturday 1-5-2013

10:55 p.m. (Eastern)

I have restarted my Blog. It has been over a year since I had posted an entry. I have cleared all previous entries. I have a pinched nerve in my back. It had gotten worse even after two shot treatments. Alot of the time it hurts so much that I can't sit up very long to either work on some art projects or even type. I do have some new stamping projects from stamp sets from Crafter's Companion (USA). I also spent time (6 to 8 months) working on gathering Spectrum Noir Alcohol Pens. Now I have been working on getting the refills for them since they are refillable...Smile.

The Christmas Truck card was one of the first images that I used the Spectrum Noir pens on. As the weeks go on I hope that you see that spent time learning to blend.

Enjoy.....(feedback and comments Welcome.