Jenny Giraffe and the Spotlight Technique

I just love Jenny Giraffe. Her face and smile are so adorable! I just had to use this sentiment. I used the spotlighting technique. It's great to focus in on one thing, which is what I was after for this sentiment. I stamped Jenny twice. I used a 1 3/4 size circle punch to punch out the head from the second image, colored it with Copics, and finally, I taped it to the first image. I used faux stitching wtih a paper piercer, template, and a marker. I also sponged the creamy caramel Top Note die with creamy caramel ink to get a darker shade to coordinate with the Copic marker. You can see more spotlight cards using DRS Designs stamps:

Ms. Witch's Shoes

Jimbo & the Gang
Recipe

Stamps: Jenny Giraffe (G859), sentiment (D289)
Paper: more mustard, creamy caramel, white, more mustard dsp
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, creamy caramel, SU close to cocoa marker, Copic markers (YR23 yellow ochre, E35 chamois, BG10 cool shadow
Accessories: SU Top Note die cut, ribbon, eyelet, paper piercer & template (SU mat stack), pop-up dots
Techniques: spotlighting, faux stitching

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Paper Piecing Jimbo & the Gang

This took some time and patience with all the cutting, but I think it was well worth it. I stamped portions of the image on patterned paper from both Stampin' Up and Creative Memories. All the papers are long retired and in my scrap bin. I save the smallest scraps for two purposes: punches & paper piecing. I have 3 large baskets I think that I bought at Bed, Bath & Beyond, but I'm not sure since it's been a couple of years. They are used with a 3 tier shelf. One basket is for SU's bold brights and soft subtles scraps. The second basket is for SU's earth elements and rich regals scraps. The third is for all patterend paper scraps.


The cloud template was made using scallop scissors. I've figured out that it's best to use light colors when sponging a scene as well as sponging some of the ink on scrap paper first so that the color isn't harsh. Rather than sponging in one direction all the time, I also sponge using a twisting motion.


DRS Designs Stamps: Jimbo & the Gang (P891), sentiment (F935)
Paper: white, close to cocoa
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, creamy caramel for sponging the ground, soft sky for sponging the sky, SU close to cocoa marker, Copic markers
Accessories: ribbon, brads, eyelet, handmade cloud template
Techniques: paper piecing

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As Another Year Flies By

I love it when stamps are versatile! Today I'm showing 3 very different cards using the sentiment "As another year flies by..." (F489)

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When I first saw this sentiment, I immediately thought of birthdays. These candles crack me up because they look like they're flying. *~* So I just had to use this sentiment with them!

Other stamps: Birthday Candle Burst (L451)
Paper: ballet blue, real red, white
Ink: black, Copic markers
Accessories: Top Note die cut, eyelet, ribbons, brads


This 2nd card was made as a sample for the CAS challenge I hostess on Mondays: Show Off Your Bling
It was a very popular card! I was so excited!

This card can really be used for anything.
* Bee Day
* A let's catch up letter to an old friend
* A joke to a friend of family member who keeps putting off retirement
Let your imagination take a cruise!

Other Stamps: Bitsy Bee (A1020), Polka Dot Flower (F336)
Paper: white, black
Ink: black, Copic markers
Accessories: Stickles, pop-up dots, eyelet, ribbon, rhinestone

Two of the bees are popped up. Why? The same reason I do lots of things... to hide mistakes! *~*



This card was sooooo much fun! (You'll have to wait awhile to see my other plans for the witch's accessories... LOL!) I thought this verse fit well because it looks like she is done for the night (Halloween) and she's gone to bed. Only the cats and bats are out.

Other Stamps: Witch's Accessories (K154)
Paper: white, black
Ink: black, Copic markers
Accessories: Martha Stewart cat, bat, and drippy goo punches, pop-up dots (for the bats), gingham ribbon


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Wow! It's so exciting to be a part of the DRS design team!

Wow! What an exciting day this is! First thing I did today was shopping at the stamp & paper craft show in Novi, Michigan. And I met Sue, owner of DRS Designs!!! Now I'm home and my internet is working again. Yeah! So now I get to announce that I'm the newest member of the design team! I'm so excited!!! I hope to inspire you during this journey. Although I've hostessed challenges for a few years on Splitcoast Stampers, this is my first DT experience.

Every year, I make a new name tag for attending rubber stamp shows. This is the name tag I wore, today. I always meet at least one person. Today, I met MichiganFan! I know I ran into others, but I didn't catch their names. If you're reading this, I had a blast! And I'm a little more poor. LOL! (This name tag will become a bookmark when I'm done using it.)

This stamp is available on the DRS website. I used Copic markers Y38 , E35, and E31 to color the image. I also used SU's basic black marker because I have trouble with using black in small areas and basic black has a very small point. I used SU's creamy caramel & close to cocoa markers for the dirt ground and then sponged it with creamy caramel. Then I used the basic black marker again for the doodling. Before wearing it, I put an eyelet with some ribbon at the top to have something to hook the pin to it and my shirt.

At the Novi show, I added to my Copic marker collection and learned a couple of new techniques that I'd like to show you when I get the chance to take photos of the step-by-step instructions.

Hope you're having a great weekend. And happy stamping!

Jen, Jenny, Jennifer... You can't go wrong because I answer to all of them. There's a history about that, but that's a long story for another day. *wink*

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