Explore tag with video tutorial

Hi everyone,

It's Monday and that means a new Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge! This week it's all about "Not a Card".

The theme of my tag is explore. Not in the traditional sense of the word, but in these times, there is plenty to explore. New ways of interacting with each other, keeping ourselves busy, etc.
I started with the Collage Paper Typeset and adhered it with Soft Matte Gel, along with all kinds of scraps I still had from a previous project and had saved together in a bag. Such as Pattern Paper, a page from an old book, Matte Wax packaging and lace. After also applying some Washi Tape, I first gave it a coat White Gesso and then another layer of Clear Gesso.

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Scenic Route art journal spread with video tutorial

Hi everyone,

It's Monday and that means a new Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge! This week it's all about "Create a Scene".

I was in the mood for an art journal spread, that's perfect to create a scene. I was inspired by a few live shows for this project, as there are so many at the moment, and I'm loving it. The art journal was inspired on Finnabair Youtube live and on Tim Holtz Facebook live. I placed a big order after seeing those.

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Emerald city card with video tutorial

Hi everyone,

It's Monday and that means a new Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge! This week it's all about "E is for...".

E is for Emerald, I think this is such an amazing color. To me, Emerald is a dark green with a blackish undertone. I'm especially inspired by Tim Holtz's Facebook Lives every Saturday, and theTypeset collage paper is a great base to start with. I thought it was a bit too intense, so I used White Gesso to lighten it up. In one of the corners I used the Mixed Media Lattice and on the other I used the Latticework stencil. Unfortunately I don't have Embossing Glaze and still wanted to create a bit of the effect and so I used Texture Paste Transparent Gloss that I colored with a drop of Distress Reinker Pine Needles. It doesn't give it the same effect as the Embossing Glaze, but I like it also

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Texture card with video tutorial

Hi everyone,

It's Monday and that means a new Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge! This week it's all about "Add Some Texture".

As it’s the first Monday of the month we are showcasing a brand/company. This week we are all using some fabulous products from Stamperia. You don’t have to use them to join in with the challenge but if you have them we would love to see them used.

For the background of this card I used Distress Inks, Oxide, Metallique Paint and Infusions. I think it is such a cool technique to build a background. Especially with different types of media at the same time. Like the metallic of the paint and the intensity of the Infusions gives it such a fabulous effect.

 

After the background was done I started using the Stamperia Cosmos Astrology and Numbers stencil to apply some texture. I did this with Texture Paste, my go to medium for texture. I made this blue with Metallique Paint Stormy Ocean and Infusions In The Navy. I put so much Metallique Paint in it that it became a bit metallic. I applied some shade to the edges of the numbers using Distress Reinker Black Soot to create even more texture.

 

VIDEO:

Stamperia COSMOS ASTRONOMY AND NUMBERS Stencil	Ranger Distress Mixed Media Heavystock	Distress Marker - Broken China	Tim Holtz Distress Tattered Rose Marker	Distress Marker In Walnut Stain	Tim Holtz Distress Faded Jeans Marker
Idea-ology Paper Dolls	Ranger TEXTURE PASTE Opaque Matte 4oz	Paper Artsy IN THE NAVY Infusions Colored Stain	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Crayon BLACK SOOT	Sakura-CLASSIC-WHITE-Gelly-Roll	Zig Watercolor brush
Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Marker	Prima Marketing METALLIQUE RUSTIC BROWN Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint	Prima Marketing METALLIQUE STORMY OCEAN Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint	Walnut Stain - Distress Ink	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad GROUND ESPRESSO Ranger TIM43270	Vintage Photo - Distress ink
Faded Jeans - Distress Ink	Tim Holtz Small Talk Stickers	Archival Ink - Jet Black	Tim Holtz Refill Distress Ink BLACK SOOT Reinker Ranger	Tim-Holtz-Cling-Rubber-Stamps-2020-FADED-TYPE-CMS397	Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps 2018 ENTOMOLOGY CMS328
Pinkfresh Studio MATTE GOLD Washi Tape pfwa003

As you may know, the  Simon Says Stamp Store is accepting new orders, but have longer shipping times for the moment due to the coronavirus. With this in mind we have made the difficult decision to suspend the $50 voucher for this challenge.

We know that many people are staying safe at home and we would love it if you would continue to enter the challenges and have fun! We are all in this together!

To join in all you need to do is make a project that fits this weeks challenge.
So go over to the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge blog, let the DT members inspire you and join in the fun!

You have until Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.

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

Hugs,
Sandra

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SSS United We Craft Blog Party card

Hi everyone,

Today we are having a United We Craft Blog Party over at Simon Says Stamp blog!
So fun to see you here and share the love for crafting and of course for Simon Says Stamp.

I made a card using the Simon Says Stamp Extra Large Dots stencil with Crackle Paste and I build up from there.

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