Monday, February 25, 2013

Use that stamp

Hi everyone,

Yet another month to go and it's finally spring time! Simply can't wait for the winter and the cold to be over. So I'm in the mood for some bright colors! For this week's challenge at Simon Says Stamp and Show we're asked to use a stamp we love but didn't use (yet). I have lots of stamps (well, I think I do) and I use them almost always immediately when I get my hands on them. Well, only the ones I really like. Sometimes there are some stamps in a set that aren't really my thing, or I don't have inspiration for. I looked through all my stamps and have found two that I've never used and I don't have a reason why not. It is the stamp from Tim Holtz Classic #6 Collection and an exclusive stamp from Simon Says Stamp.

 

I think those big tags are so cool, you can do so much more with them. I immediately went spraying with the Dylusions Sprays and the Ampesand Mask. Boy, do I love nice messiness. When I start playing with stencils, Ijust can't stop. So I used them with Distress Ink to create more layers and dimension. I also wanted to create more texture by using modeling paste. To make the Ampersand more pop, I used a gear in the middle. So deliously random, I love it!










To join in all you need to do is make a project that fits this weeks challenge and you can be the winner of the $50 gift voucher that our amazing sponsor Simon Says Stamp offers. This prize will go to a random entry. So go over to the Stamp and Show Challenge blog, let the DT members inspire you and join in the fun!

Thank you for stopping by! Love to see you next time!

Hugs,
Sandra

17 comments:

Patricia said...

Echt PRACHTIG hoor!!!!
Mooie felle kleuren heb je gebruikt!
Groetjes Patricia

Candy C said...

Sandra...your tag is like a breath of spring! It's bright, sunshine colors also make me long for this wintery weather to be over. :) Love your black images stamped on top of the tag. The sentiment is wonderful! <3 Candy

Jenny Marples said...

Love the inky layers on this Sandra and the sentiment is fab! Hugs, Jenny x

Suzanne C said...

Yummy colors and a beautiful tag! Love the mix of the ampersand and the sentiments!

Anna-Karin said...

Such a fabulous tag Sandra!! Love your inked, masked and stamped background. What a clever idea to add a gear to the ampersand. Awesome sentiment! Hugs!

Annie said...

Fabulous colourful make Sandra. Love the layers you have created with the stamps, stencils and sentiment.

TFS

Annie x

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

I love the vibrancy on this piece Sandra and that ampersand is just brilliant . Love the stamp across the bottom edge too. Enjoy your week. Tracy x x

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Gorgeous tag, Sandra! I just love all the layering of textures. It looks so rich & lovely!! :)

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

Kelly said...

I love your tag and the words are awesome!
Hugs Kelly

Anonymous said...

ooooh, loving the rich colors on this!!!

Maura said...

Gorgeous sunny colors

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

Oh the gorgeous warm color...so Autumn to me! And love the "&"...I never know how to use that, and you've rocked it here! Cool tag, and so beautiful to boot!

Sandy said...

Well this certainly is bright and cheerful - I think this is my favorite color combination. Your tag looks like a challenge to me Sandra -- almost a dare - "Come on and amaze me, I dare you" -- I love all the patterns making the background really look great and I like the repeat of the stars. The two ribbons look good too - wonderful work!
sandy

Words and Pictures said...

First... I'm really impressed you have only two stamps that you've never inked up! And second - wow - what a tag you've created with them... bold, bright and beautiful!
Alison x

Carole said...

Gorgeous tag, Sandra, so rich and vibrant, I love it!

Marjie Kemper said...

What a beauty! Love your rich background and that cool masking. Off to pin it...

CraftLein* - enjoy creativity said...

De laatste tijd was get allemaal zo druk, ik loop een beetje achter. Maar deze tag had ik natuurlijk allang gezien en hij is echt fantastisch (maar dat wist je natuurlijk al).
Liefs leintje*