SNSS WOOD You Believe it is a Stamp?!

I don’t know about you guys but lately I have been seeing some adorable hand painted signs and tiered tray decorations. My sister decorates her tray for all the seasons. She cuts out the image on a silhouette and “weeds” out the image to leave a stencil of sorts then adheres that to her wood piece and paints through the stencil…NOPE! That is too much work for me!

This weekend we celebrated her birthday and I decided to see if I could create a few mini signs for her tray using stamps…YES! That is more my speed!

I took scrap wood blocks from another left over project (They were about 3″X4″.) I also painted onto a wood slice tag I had. You can use any wood pieces you have. I painted them with chalk paint. When it dried, I sanded it for a smooth surface and the corners for a distress look (Paint a under layer of darker color if you want darker distressed edges.) Then with STAZON inks, I stamped firmly only my block. I let it sit for a a little longer than I would with paper then pulled it off – it really stuck down so don’t be surprised if you have to pull it with a little strength (but be gentle :))

That is it. It turned out precious! And it didn’t require all those steps – I just dug through my stash of stamps and saw them with brand new eyes! It was awesome to have new uses for them. I have a stack of them on my desk now begging to be used on the next “Sign”. Yay – this project was a win twice! And with Christmas being just down the road, it may be a great gift idea too. Hmmmm…

For my first project, I found a little piece of scrap wood (3″x4″x1″ thick). I painted an under layer of black chalk paint, then when that dried, I painted a layer of white chalk paint. When that dried, I sanded the edges for a distressed look, wiped it down then using Jet Black STAZON, I stamped a sentiment from My Thoughts of You from Sweet N Sassy Stamps (all of the sentiments would have worked for this project but My sister is my best friend and this one seemed most perfect!) This is so simple but so awesome! I love it on the tray!

For my next projects, I created a little pumpkin from a 3″ scrap of 2×2. I painted it up in shades of orange. I drilled a hole in the top and added a dowel for the stem. THEN I created a SIMPLE monogram wood slice sign using an alphabet stamp called County Fair Alpha

Then I painted a scrap of wood (3″x4″ – 1″ thick). I painted it with java chalk paint then when that dried I painted another layer with sheepskin chalk paint, then when it dried I sanded it for a distress looked and glued down a copic colored, fussy cut digi stamp from Sweet Sassy called Autumn Gnome. I stamped sentiments from Fall Remix: Rhubarb’s Harvest with Timber Brown STAZON. For this one, since I had the cut out digi, I added a layer of matte Mod Podge.

I hope you were inspired! I have challenged the Technique Lovers to try this as this week’s TLC challenge at SplitCoast Stampers. Come join the fun!

Thanks for stopping by!
Lyn

Bugaboo ATG Challenge

Today starts a new challenge at Bugaboo Stamps and as the new format says…Anything Goes! I have tried slimline cards before (I think they were called tall cards then :)) but I really wanted to play around with a tall digi and make it tall enough for a slimline card. I found the perfect image in Morning Coffee. I totally know how she feels some days are just like that. And mornings…grrr.

For my card, I made my image as tall as I could and still keep it the right width (a slimline card is essentially 8.5″ tall and 3.5″ wide.) I colored up my image with Copic markers then did some detailing with Polychromos pencils. I had a clear stamp set from Sweet N Sassy Stamps that had coffee splashes and spots and a perfect sentiment for this not ready for the morning gal… I had a slimline die set in my stash waiting for me to finally give it some love so I layered the image. I used some banner dies to cut out and mount my sentiment. It was a little harder than I thought it would be to work with a canvas this size using just one image, but in the end, I absolutely LOVE how this came together!

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you were inspired! Grab your supplies and try a slimline card if you haven’t – they fit in a business envelope for the same stamp as an A2 card 🙂

Hugs,
Lyn

Bugaboo – Bingo Challenge – Bunny Love

Today we have a new challenge at Catch the Bug and it is a BINGO challenge.

For my card, I used several Washi Tapes to create a striped background paper. I didn’t really use a pattern for the stripes but just went with it. I colored up LB Bunny with Copic markers Finally, I Die cut rectangle layers starting with wonky rectangle image, then Rectangle nesting dies from A Jillian Vance Design. It is bring and Spring-y.

That is the center column and I really like how it turned out.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you were inspired!

Hugs,
Lyn

SNSS Land Among the Stars

Today I have a card using the new Texture Tiles 10 set to create a galaxy look.

First, I heat embossed the star tile randomly over a piece of Bristol smooth cardstock with clear embossing powder. Then I inked up the background with Distress Oxides with the galaxy technique. For this one, I let the background be the main focus of the card. I found a sentiment in the Over the Moon set that was perfect. I heat embossed the sentiment on a vellum strip that I wrapped around the card. I added some acrylic stars for dimension and that is all there is to this one.

It only has a few pieces to it but it has a a lot going on. I love galaxy cards and am always excited to get a chance to create one.

I hope you are inspired to try a new background technique – this one is really fun!

Thanks for stopping by!
Lyn

Floating Circle

I am in charge of today’s Technique Lover’s Challenge at SplitCoast Stampers. I found a super fun technique by Natasha Foote. I have been binge watching her videos lately and can’t wait to try more techniques from her.

Today’s technique is a “floating element” technique. I had so much fun with this one and even better, I got to use up some of my scraps. (I always save the leftover pieces from handmade backgrounds for fun card techniques just like this one.) It was a perfect touch for my sweet little 4.25″x4.25″ square card.

I used a thanks die and layered it up 4 high. Then I used one of the tiny sentiments from the Texture Tiles 7 set. I rounded the bottom corners, added some sequins, and left it clean and simple otherwise.

I hope you are inspired and if so, why don’t you head on over and join in on the challenge.

Thanks for stopping by,

Lyn

Embossed Leaf

Today I have a fun project once again inspired by Gina K…

For this project, you will need a leaf from your yard, your neighbor’s yard, a tree on the path you walk – you get the picture right 🙂 It is best if it is a green leaf as it is a little more flexible. We are going to use the leaf as our stamp and then we are going to emboss it.

On a scratch piece of paper, lay the leaf with the “front” side up. “Ink” it up with embossing ink (I  used VersaMark). Gently pick the leaf up and lay it face down (“inked” side down) on a piece of card stock. At this point, you can lay a piece of paper on top and very firmly press along the leaf to get the ink onto the cardstock or you can do what i did and run it through your die cutting machine – I used the same sandwich I use for thin metal dies. This way it wasn’t too loose but not too tight either. I found this way got me the best results but pressing also creates pretty results.

When you take it out, gently lift the ink and add embossing powder to and heat it with your heat tool and that is it – add a sentiment and you are done!

There are lots of possibilities with this one. I grabbed some already ink blended cardstock from my stash which gave a great background to my leaf. But you can go with plain card, or designer paper, you choose! You can use metallic embossing powder like I did or you could go with clear and do an emboss resist, or even a Joseph’s Coat technique could be fun.

I hope you have fun!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Lyn

SNSS – September Blog Hop O. M. GNOMES!

Welcome to the September release Hop at Sweet N Sassy Stamps! We have some awesome Christmas sets to share with you this month so sit back and be inspired!

You should have arrived here from Lee Ann‘s page. If not, jump back there so you don’t miss anything. Hop along to all of the blogs (listed below just in case something goes wrong along the way 🙂 ) for even more inspiration with the September stamps. Leave a little comment love on each stop along the way by Tuesday September 22nd at 10:00 pm for a chance to win a $10 gift voucher to the Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps shop. One lucky comment from all the comments along the hop will win a $10 gift voucher to the Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps shop. Winner will be announced on the SNSS blog, on Wednesday, September 30th.

Hop Order:

Sweet ‘n Sassy Blog
Julee Tilman
Ceal Pritchett
Diane Zechman
Esther Asbury
Jane Bosi
Karen Decknick
Lee Ann Barrett
Lyn Tomlin– THAT’S ME!
Sheri Gilson

This month I am featuring adorable Gnome set called Christmas Gnomes. Oh my goodness this set!! It also has some great sentiments both gnomey and traditional.

For my card, I created a simple carved wood looking background, then added the candy cane gnome that I colored with Copics.

I also made a bunch of kraft colored gift tags using the new Christmas Text Background. I just tried out my inks to see what I liked. I cold pop these on a card and add an image if I wanted too and it would be a great little card. So much fun!!

I hope you had fun hoping along and were inspired by all you saw! NOW head over to see what Sheri has created for you!!

If if you get the opportunity to craft with some of these great stamps (or any other SNSS stamp) we would love to see what you create on our SNSS VIP Group Facebook Page; Or tag your creations with #snss or #sweetnsassystamps on Instagram.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Lyn

 

SNSS July Blog Hop! Just BEE-cause!

Welcome to the Sweet N Sassy Stamps JULY 2020 Release Blog Hop!

You should have arrived here from Lee Ann‘s page. If not, jump back there so you don’t miss anything. Hop along to all of the blogs (listed below just in case something goes wrong along the way 🙂 ) for even more inspiration with the June stamps. Leave a little comment love on each stop along the way by Tuesday July 21st at 10:00 pm for a chance to win a $10 gift voucher to the Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps shop. One lucky comment from all the comments along the hop will win a $10 gift voucher to the Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps shop. Winner will be announced on the SNSS blog, on Wednesday, July 22nd.

Hop Order:

Sweet ‘n Sassy Blog
Julee Tilman
Ceal Pritchett
Diane Zechman
Esther Asbury
Jane Bosi
Karen Decknick
Lee Ann Barrett
Lyn Tomlin – THAT’S ME!
Sheri Gilson

This month I am featuring an un-BEE-lievably awesome new set called BEE SWEET. I L-O-V-E this one! It was so much fun to play with and I still have tons of ideas for more projects. Today I created fun backgrounds then used simple layouts so the backgrounds could shine.

For the first one, I ink blended a background with Distress Oxides and inked up and repeatedly stamped the hexie cluster image to create a background. Then I stamp a sentiment and a little bee on a circle die. I also printed it on another page and colored it and fussy cut it. I glued it on top of the inked bee just down the middle so I could get a little dimension on the wings. I popped the sentiment circle up on foam for more dimension.

For the second card, I played along with a Rina K technique to create a sort of Joseph’s Coat type background using Distress Oxides and a Hexie Stencil. I again inked a sentiment on a die (this time a rectangle) and popped the sentiment up on foam for some dimension. I inked and colored and fussy cut the honey jar for this one…sooo fun!

I love these and plan to make more for sure! I hope you are inspired to do so as well!

NOW head over to see what Sheri has created for you!!

If if you get the opportunity to craft with some of these great stamps (or any other SNSS stamp) we would love to see what you create on our SNSS VIP Group Facebook Page; Or tag your creations with #snss or #sweetnsassystamps on Instagram.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Lyn

SNSS – Time Well Spent

Happy Friday!!

Today I have a fun card to share. I love to try new techniques and when I stumbled across a Youtube video with Gina K teaching a vintage looking background, I knew I had to try it and I knew the Psalm 23 background stamp and the new Time Well Spent set would be great to use!

It is pretty simple but I think I like it. Maybe a little more practice is necessary but it’s definitely a fun technique for my toolbox 🙂

I hope you are inspired to try a new technique!

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!

Lyn

PS and by the way… The Sweet N Sassy Store just kicked off summer with a sale!!

SNSS – TLC Scrape Painting

For today’s TLC challenge at SplitCoast Stampers, I am challenging folks to try the Scrape Painting tutorial shared two weeks ago. I always leave them in my inbox when I want to try them so I don’t lose them or forget I want to try them. It is always fun when I can check it off my list and remove it from my inbox. This one was very fun!

I used acrylics from my stash – colors I like no brand specifics. I decided to go with an ocean theme so I finally tried out a stencil that has been in my stash a VERY long time! The sailboat (popped up with foam) and sentiment came are from a new stamp set at SNSS called Peace Be Still – I absolutely love it!!

I hope you are inspired – I would love for you to join in the challenge HERE!

Lyn