The Winning Costume Gets the PRIZE... and a CORN-u-Copia of Halloween Goodness!!!

Welcome to Viva Las Vegastamps! Susan here today to bring you some Halloween Treats and inky goodness. I set out to make a fun treat holder with handmade fringe, distress stained acetate, and a handmade acetate prize ribbon... with my Miracle Tape, assembly is quick and easy! Acetate is always fun to work with and it's the current challenge at Craft Stamper's Take It Make It Challenge.

Also - I've made my own crepe paper fringe with Miracle Tape! It's super easy and adds just the right amount of seasonal color and festive texture. First I layered an orange section of crepe paper {about 3 feet long}; then ran a stripe of 1/4" Miracle Tape down the center for the entire length. Then I repeated with black; then tape and repeated 4 more times alternating colors until I had six layers.

   

I added a stripe of Miracle Tape to the back of the first layer; then pressed everything flat to get good adhesion in the layers and folded the whole thing in half. The final stem is trimming small cuts at about 1/4" intervals to make the fringe.

I waited until after I adhered it to my piece to fluff it out.

Now for painting the acetate. I spread some Peeled Paint and Seedless Grape Ranger Distress Stains onto a craft sheet and rolled over with my brayer. This will make a nice drippy background.

I dragged the acetate through the puddles of distress stain, rolled a little with my brayer and repeated until I got the effect I desired. This particular acetate I'm using takes ink very well because it is recycled film from my imagesetter at work {please test inks on your inkjet or overhead projector acetate before trying with your final project}. I let it sit and dry for about a 1/2 an hour and while I waited, I mopped up the rest of this inky goodness with some blank tags and cardstock for use later. Before forming my cone, I stamped the creepy tree with Staz-On Black ink and accented the eerie eyes in the bat, pumpkin and stump with Sakura of America Souffle® 3-D Opaque yellow pen to make them glow.

  

I added strips of Miracle Tape to the length along the bottom edge and also along the short edge where the seam will meet. I formed it into a cylinder shape, exposed the tape and sealed my tube. This is a good time to secure with a couple staples for good measure.

Now a bit about the ribbon rosette... if you are going to attempt this in acetate - you need a hot glue gun and several hands {though I managed to do it with just two}. I reserved a section of stained acetate that was mainly purple and cut three strips using my Fiskars deckle edge scissors. I stamped the winner stamp on a scrap of green/purple stained cardstock and punched out with a tag punch. I gave it a shimmery touch with my Sakura of America Gelly Roll® Stardust® Glitter Pen. The Stardust is my most used of all pens - it's sheer and gives a twinkle to everything. 

Two of the strips I accented with ribbon for the tails. The third section I scored at 1/4" intervals on my Scor-Pal® and accordion folded. Now for the tricky part. Form the accordion into a loop and secure the ends together with Miracle Tape, then lay it flat and form it into a circle. I had another punched tag ready with Miracle Tape to secure the back, but it popped off as soon as I let go. So I put loads of hot glue in the center and sandwiched the top stamped tag on top to hold it tight. I put a glass on top to keep it flat until the glue completely cooled {about 10 minutes}. When cooled I added a small dab to hold the tails on and it's all complete.

I added the fringe and fluffed it pretty; punched holes and laced some coordinating ribbon and filled my cone with candy corn - topped off with some green and purple paper fringe that makes the Prize Ribbon "POP".

This prize is ready to be awarded... or I've earned my sweet reward - LOL!

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Supplies used: STAMPS - "Costume Contest Winner" #19211 and "Halloween Tree Silhouette" #19205. Other supplies: white cardstock; Staz-On Black ink; Miracle Tape; Sakura of America Gelly Roll® Stardust® Glitter Pens; Sakura of America Souffle® 3-D Opaque Pens; Ranger Distress Stains - Peeled Paint and Seedless Grape; Scor-Pal®; hot glue gun; Fiskars deckle edge scissors; recycled acetate; decorative paper shred, candy corn; and ribbon.

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Thanks so much for dropping by. I invite you to play along with the monthly challenge - there's still a week left - make a creation using the inspiration and your stash of VLVS! stamps... you could win! CLICK HERE for challenge details. Also, did you receive the latest Viva Las VegaStamps! newsletter??? If not - you may have missed the FIVE NEW PLATES on pre-order for 20% off. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to be IN THE KNOW of everything going on at the Viva Las Vegastamps!. There's so much amazing inky inspiration to see!

If you would like to see more of my creations please visit my blog, sbartist : painting in the dark HERE. I'll be back soon with another stamping adventure! Sb

ScorPal & VLVS! - Day Five

Welcome to a week full of inspiration!

and

 

All week we'll be teaming up with the folks @ Scor-Pal and using their amazing scoring tool in conjunction with Viva Las VegaStamps! rubber stamps!

--Leave comments all week long to be entered to win! Scor-Pal has an original Scor-Pal to give away PLUS a lb o' rubber! And we've got a ScorEnvi plus a lb o' rubber!--

We're rounding out this fab week with HERMINE:

Windmill Scene - 19124 | Lighthouse Scene - 1915 | Butterfly - 14159 | Blowing Dandelion - 19045 | Brick Background - 19077 | Large bird flying - 19001 | Small Wasp - 19011 | Large Wasp - 19014 | Large Bee - 19013

Several notepads and sticky notes where laying around so I decided to make a cover with the scorpal to keep them together. I had so much fun playing around with the scorpal that I thougt that instead of tying a ribbon around it I make a matching box to contain it and so I did. I turned out great and fitted like a glove, and so easy to do so with this awesome device.

and TASHA:

I used my Scorpal to create the basis of the project.

With it it's very fast and easy!

 My project is dedicated to dolls games. To create it I used Grafic45 paper and artdoll stamps from VLVS! Art Doll Set-ATC Size 1 x 1, 1 x 1 1/4, 3/4 x 1 1/2 (2), 3/4 x 1 (2)
For the background I used
Washi Grid Background | Be Adorable 1 3/4 x 4 1/2

Now it's time to jump over to Scor-Pal and see what they're sharing today! 

ScorPal & VLVS! - Day Four

Welcome to a week full of inspiration!

and

 

All week we'll be teaming up with the folks @ Scor-Pal and using their amazing scoring tool in conjunction with Viva Las VegaStamps! rubber stamps!

--Leave comments all week long to be entered to win! Scor-Pal has an original Scor-Pal to give away PLUS a lb o' rubber! And we've got a ScorEnvi plus a lb o' rubber!--

First up today we have GLENDA:

Hi everyone, Glenda here! This was my first time using the Scorpal and let me just say WOW!!! At first I wracked my brain trying to think of what I was going to make because I'm not a card person, but I am a total ATC addict!! So I thought why can't I make a little ATC booklet using the Scorpal, and I did!! The size of an ATC is 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches. I wanted to make a triple ATC so I cut my white cardstock into the size of 2 1/2 x 7 inches. I then placed that onto the Scorpal and it was so nice because it did the measuring and folding for me!!! I made 2 scores at the 2 1/2 inch mark and the 5 inch mark (and be careful that you don't go over them again like I did because I tore right through it and had to start again! haha) and then gently folded them like an accordion.

After that I decorated each mini page with a variety of super fun Viva Las VegaStamps!, Sakura gelly & micron pens, mists, paint and papers and now have a cute little ATC mini album. If one ATC is good how awesome is having 6 connected all together??

Here are the Viva Las VegaStamps! that I used to make this project:

Line of chevrons | You are here | Bending woman | Checkerboard border | Distraught lady | Winged girl under umbrella | Girl with umbrella facing away | Chevron banner | Dancing lady

And 2nd for today we have KAREN:

Dictionary Page | Owl In Vest | Large Doily

I used the ScorPal to make a caddy to sit on my desk with three compartments in it. Seeing as though I use a lot of tags in my creating I thought i'd make it to fit them.

I started by cutting and scoring three identical boxes, stuck them to each other, them painted them ( in hindsight I would of painted first before cutting and scoring.) Stamped my images on cardstock, added some colour and used miracle tape to stick them on. Added in a couple of idea-ogoly embellishments and taahh dahhh a new desk caddy!



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ScorPal & VLVS! - Day Three

Welcome to a week full of inspiration!

and

 

All week we'll be teaming up with the folks @ Scor-Pal and using their amazing scoring tool in conjunction with Viva Las VegaStamps! rubber stamps!

--Leave comments all week long to be entered to win! Scor-Pal has an original Scor-Pal to give away PLUS a lb o' rubber! And we've got a ScorEnvi plus a lb o' rubber!--

First up for inspiration today is Lea Cioci! She's brought this superbly textured dimensional box! 

It has been designed with her Scor-Pal.  She punched holes to add interest and more depth and has stamped some cardstock then adhered it under the holes on the inside of the box. The accents around the box and tag were created with Sakura of America Cray Pas.  The image of lady under umbrella and tag enhance the box cover lending it to be used as an "anytime gift" or "treat" when someone is having a bad day.

19120 - Keep Calm and Jump In Puddles | 19116 - Winged Girl Under Umbrella | 19074 - Washi Grid Background | 19075 - Washi Grid Background reverse | 19230 - Coffee Ring Stain | Miracle Tape 1/8"

2nd up is Sandra with a super sweet little Halloween treat box! The top lid:

Sandra Says "using my Scor-Pal®, I scored a 7x7 piece of watercolor paper at 2 inches and 5 1/8 inches. Gelatos were used to paint the paper. I cut where the lines met at each corner, folded, and taped the flaps to make  a 3x3 1/8 lid. I stamped the Giant Jack-o-Lantern image onto a piece of Kromecote that I ironed under wax paper, and rubbed with an inkpad.  I colored the images with the Gellyrolls and cut it out.  I used soft gel medium to stick to the burlap."

 And for the actual box: 

From Sandra : "Using my Scor-Pal®, I scored a 7x7 piece of watercolor paper at 2 inches and 5 inches. Then I followed the same procedure for cutting and folding as I did for the lid to make a 3x3 box. I stamped the images onto silk tissue paper and used the gel medium to glue them down.  I used the stardust pens to add a few swirls and lines and I was done!"

18911 - Full Moon |  18954 - May Contain Human Flesh | 19207 - Turtle Skeleton | 18598 - Radioactive

Great work today ladies!!! Now check out Scor-Pal's blog to see what fabulousness is coming from them!

And don't forget about our sale! Get 20% off STOREWIDE through the 15th by using coupon code "aug20" in your cart!

ScorPal & VLVS! - Day Two

Welcome to a week full of inspiration!

and

 

All week we'll be teaming up with the folks @ Scor-Pal and using their amazing scoring tool in conjunction with Viva Las VegaStamps! rubber stamps!

--Leave comments all week long to be entered to win! Scor-Pal has an original Scor-Pal to give away PLUS a lb o' rubber! And we've got a ScorEnvi plus a lb o' rubber!--

Up first today we have AMY LASSITER:

"I created this layout, after wanting to be able to use all the lines on the Scor-pal's board to make a hashed type of grid. I took a piece of 7 Dots paper, and scored it both horizontally and vertically, on the flip side, to create embossed lines. I didn't use each indicated line, but just chose randomly. After flipping over the paper, I ran a sponge lightly over the raised lines, using tuxedo black Momento ink, and then a blend of white and brown inks, for a very subtle gradient.

After inking the lines, I used the cracked background, and grunge1787 writing background stamps, as well as various paints and wet inks to create the background. After adding my photos, I embellished using UmWowStudio chipboard,flowers, bits and bobs. To create my flying pig, I used the butterfly wings and of course, the ever so cute pig peering stamps, to create the finishing touches on my "When Pigs Fly!" layout."

And second is SUSAN M. BROWN:

What does one do on a rainy day??? Play with dolls! Susan has been stamping and scoring up rooms for her neices' dolls. She's scored Kromecote cardstock and vellum hand doodled with Sakura Souffle® 3-D Opaque Ink pens, with this adorable bath tub stamp #5508... just to start! You'll have to click over to Susan's page "sbartist : painting in the dark" to see get even more details on this piece. From the looks of it - she's going through loads of our world-famous Miracle Tape, too!

Now it's time to jump over to Scor-Pal and see what they're sharing today! 

And don't forget about our sale! Get 20% off STOREWIDE through the 15th. use coupon code "aug20" in your cart!

ScorPal & VLVS! - Day One

Welcome to a week full of inspiration!

and

 

All week we'll be teaming up with the folks @ Scor-Pal and using their amazing scoring tool in conjunction with Viva Las VegaStamps! rubber stamps!

--Leave comments all week long to be entered to win! Scor-Pal has an original Scor-Pal to give away PLUS a lb o' rubber! And we've got a ScorEnvi plus a lb o' rubber!--

Today I'm sharing with you my own (DeeDee here!) contribution -- A layout! I've been on a 12x12 binge lately using stamps to create most of my backgrounds. 

Yesterday I showed this instagram picture as a sneak peek to today:

I've grabbed one of my recently received 7Dots Studios collections, my Viva Las VegaStamps! Star Pin stamp, and my Scor-Pal. The star was stamped in Archival Ink by ranger. I fussy cut the stars out and then scored them along the inside lines from point to point. This provides easy folding to make the star a 3D embellishment! Fold the points up and the "non points" down. Scrunch together and tada! 

You can see how much DEPTH the star gets in this closeup shot.

and for the full reveal.....

The paper is from 7Dots Studio, random alphas from my stash, black thread (the randomness pattern of the thread is a inspired by our dear Amy Lassiter), washi tape from Gauche Alchemy, chipboard from UmWowStudio, Charcoal Chalkboard mist from Tattered Angels and brads and buttons from My Mind's Eye. The stamps used to create my background include Row of Stars, Carpe the hell, Film Strip, Star Pin and Coffee ring.

The film strip was stamped on the background, and then on each picture. The pictures were cut apart and layered on top of the stamp, creating my own CUSTOM strip of film! 

Now it's time to jump over to Scor-Pal and see what they're sharing today! 

And don't forget about our sale! Get 20% off STOREWIDE through the 15th. use coupon code "aug20" in your cart!

Anyone Have a Quarter??? Having Some Hot Summer Fun at Viva Las VegaStamps!!!

Welcome to Viva Las Vegastamps! It's July and it's time to turn up the heat for some summertime fun! Susan here today with a hot little number just in time for the 4th of July... this is one of those times that a stamped image is worth a thousand words - and a good belly laugh, too! Did you know that among the over 20,000 stamps in the Viva Las VegaStamps! catalogue... there's a section of "NAUGHTY" stamps, too. 

 

I recently received this "Nudie" girl in a grab bag from VLVS! and I knew exactly how I wanted to use her. She's like a 50s pinup girl and goes perfectly with my coin-operated "Space Ship" – I fondly remember these outside so many stores when we were kids.

I have always wanted to try some stepped folded cards and this project is perfectly showcased with a specialty folded card. I used my paper trimmer and Scor-Pal to easily form a "Center Step Card" base to mount some patterned paper scraps received from my scrap swap group {we gather up our scraps and trade for a new stash of scraps}.

I stamped "Space Ship" #9191 on plain white cardstock, masked with sticky notes and then stamped "Nudie" #748 using Staz-On Black ink for a waterproof image to hold up to my hand-coloring.

 

I just returned from a crafty road trip to attend the StampFest in Orlando this past weekend with my sister and Mom where I came across an interesting little gadget called an "action wobble". I never heard of these before - and they are so GREAT!!! Action Wobbles are a one-of-a-kind self-adhesive collapsible spring that adds motion and dimension to flat objects for a unique 3D effect. They add FUN to anything creative and are my newest addition to my supply arsenal.

I hand-colored the image with Ranger Distress Markers and my water brush. For the space ship, I applied Brushed Pewter Ranger Distress Stain on my craft sheet and picked up color with my water brush to apply to my image. I fussy cut out the image and cut apart space ship from the stand. I adhered the stand to card base with Miracle Tape, then layered the ship with the Action Wobble. 

She's ready for another ride... Anybody have a quarter???

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Supplies used: STAMPS - "Nudie" #748, and "Space Ship" #9191. Other supplies: white cardstock; Staz-On Black ink; Miracle Tape; Diamond Glaze; Ranger Distress Markers; Water Brush; Brushed Pewter Ranger Distress Stain; Star gem stickers; patterned paper scraps; paper trimmer; Scor-Pal and an Action Wobble disk.

Thanks so much for dropping by. We have a BRAND NEW Viva Las VegaStamps! Design Team - so you definitely want to subscribe to the blog feed and to the Viva Las VegaStamps! newsletter to be IN THE KNOW of everything going on at the Viva Las Vegastamps! store. There's so much amazing inky inspiration to see!

If you would like to see more of my creations please visit my blog, sbartist : painting in the dark HERE. I'll be back soon with another stamping adventure...and my round 5 projects I made to play along with the Gallery Idol Competition. Did you take the challenge???  Sb