Enjoy the Ride 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 "Take Me For A Ride".

For this challenge I was inspired by a hot air balloon ride, and I started with a collage of Botanical Collage Paper, old book paper, tissue paper and washi tape. I glued all this down with Soft Matte Gel, which is really incredible for collaging. When the gel was dry I first applied a layer of White Gesso and then a layer of Clear Gesso. The Clear Gesso isn't necessary, but I think that Clear Gesso gives a nicer finish than White Gesso.

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Shooting for the Stars 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 "Shoot for the Stars".

When I think of stars at the end of June early July, I think of the American 4th of July celebration. And I was inspired by those colors and so I used red and blue for my card. I started collaging the background and used Collage Paper Typeset, Washi Tape, old book paper and scraps of pattern paper. The adhesive I used for collaging is Soft Matte Gel. I put it in a smaller jar so that I can use it more easily.

 

After the collaging was finished, I applied a layer of White Gesso, to tone down the colors and then a layer of Clear Gesso. I think Clear Gesso has a nicer finish. When the gesso was dry, I started applying color. I started with Liquid Acrylic Deep Turquoise and mixed Infusions In The Navy through it. In the other corner I used Liquid Acrylic Carmine, this is a very orange red, and mixed it with Infusions Frankly Scarlet and Nuvo Shimmer Poweder Catherine Wheel.
For the Paper Doll I used the VersaMarker together with Distress Embossing Glaze Fired Brick and Weathered Wood.

 

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SUPPLIES:

Ranger Distress Mixed Media Heavystock	Tim Holtz Idea-ology TYPESET Collage Paper th94046	Tim Holtz Collection Stencil in Stars	Prima Marketing READ TO ME Finnabair Clear Stamp	Ranger - Dina Wakley - White Gesso	Paper Artsy IN THE NAVY Infusions Colored Stain
Paper Artsy FRANKLY SCARLET Infusions Colored Stain CS19	Prima Marketing DEEP TURQUOISE Art Alchemy Liquid Acrylic Paint	Prima Marketing CARMINE Art Alchemy Liquid Acrylic Paint 967253	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Crayon BLACK SOOT	Tim Holtz Distress Embossing Glaze FIRED BRICK Ranger tde70979	Tim-Holtz-Distress-Embossing-Glaze-WEATHERED-WOOD
Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Marker	Dylusions Ink Sprays - Black Marble	Prima Marketing CLEAR GESSO 8.5 OZ. Art Basics 961466	Prima Marketing Soft Matte Gel	Ranger TEXTURE PASTE Opaque Matte 4oz	VERSAMARKER Watermark Emboss Versamark
Tonic CATHERINE WHEEL Nuvo Shimmer Powder 1215n

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 $25 gift voucher that our amazing sponsor Simon Says Stamp offers. This prize will go to a random entry. 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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Sprayed Background 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 "Sprays and Splashes".

Thanks to Tim Holtz's Facebook lives, I've used my sprays more often lately, but I still find it difficult to use sprays. I used Distress Oxide and Distress Spray Stains this time. I started with a little water, so that the sprays blend nicely and the Distress Oxide Spray reacts immediately. I applied 2 layers of spray.

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The Brothers 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 "It's a Man Thing".

For this week, I was still captivated by Tim Holtz's Facebook Live about the Distress Paints from last week, as well as Distress Weathered Wood, the color that I rediscovered due to the lack of the new Distress color. I started with Collage Paper Typeset and some scraps from old book paper to pattern paper and other tissue paper. I applied this with Soft Matte Gel. This is for me the best glue for collaging and adhering other things, it's really very versatile.

 

After a coat of White and Clear Gesso, I applied some texture with Texture Paste and the Crate stencil. When it was dry, it was time to apply color. I only used two colors for the background, black and Weathered Wood Distress Paint. By using a light and a dark color, you get a lot of variations in between. I rarely use extreme almost opposite colors, and never liked light colors, but have completely changed my mind.
I colored the brothers with Distress Crayon Antique Linen and Stormy Sky, and Tattered Rose Distress Marker. Such a shame that these Distress Markers are discontinued.

 

VIDEO:

SUPPLIES:

Neenah Solar White Cardstock	Prima Marketing READ TO ME Finnabair Clear Stamp	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad GROUND ESPRESSO Ranger TIM43270	Tim Holtz Layering Stencil CRATE THS089	Idea-ology Clippings Stickers	Ranger-Tim-Holtz-Distress-Crayon-ANTIQUE-LINEN
Ranger - Tim Holtz - Distress Crayon - Stormy Sky	Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Marker	Ranger Archival Jet Black Ink Pad	Prima Marketing Soft Matte Gel	Tim Holtz Idea-ology TYPESET Collage Paper th94046	Prima Marketing CLEAR GESSO 8.5 OZ. Art Basics 961466
Weathered Wood Distress Paint	Dylusions Ink Sprays - Black Marble	Ranger - Dina Wakley - White Gesso	Ranger TEXTURE PASTE Opaque Matte 4oz	Tim Holtz Distress Black Soot Paint	Idea-ology Paper Dolls

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 $25 gift voucher that our amazing sponsor Simon Says Stamp offers. This prize will go to a random entry. 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.

Follow Simon Says Stamp on Instagram

If you use instagram add #sssmchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too!



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

Hugs,
Sandra

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