Quote the Raven Nevermore

Hello again. I'm back with another Halloween journal page for you.

Back in Sept. Retro cafe art gallery on their facebook page posted a free Halloween collage sheet, and of course a challenge. To use at least one item from the collage in your art piece. I did a journal page in my little Straphmore Visual Mix Media art journal.  chose to use 3 of the collage images and of Course a couple of VLVS! stamps! :)

I printed the collage sheet and right then cut out the Poe image. I did a gel medium transfer with it. After i cut the image out. i put some good amount of Gel Medium on the picture. I then placed it on the Journal page. I burnished it to make sure I get a good transfer. Or as close as a good transfer I can get. these transfers can be  little temperamental. After sitting on the page for a few seconds, I lifted the picture off. 

as you can see I got a pretty good transfer. Though he is missing part of his stash.:P After it dried i painted the page with purple water color paint.I used some Screamin Banchee Black Lindy's stamp gang starburst spray with some punchenllia and some Golden Doubloons Moon shadow mist. 

I then cut out the raven and wings from the collage sheet. I glued the raven down with the gel medium since I still had it by me. When that was drying I stamped the Wheel lady on white cardstock. Colored her with markers. Cut her out and then glued the wings to her.Before glueing her down. I put some drips of water down craft paint. Was trying to get a dark look to the page. I then stamped "Nevermore" on a piece white cardstock Sponged Seedless Preserves Distress ink on it, Cut it out and glued it on the page. For the title I wrote the it on a scrap of black cardstock with a silver pen. Last step I distressed the edges of the page and used black soot distress ink pad.

Stamps used

Wheeled Lady

Nevermore

Items used

Straphmore Visual Journal Mix media

Retro art Cafe art gallery Collage sheet

Artist Loft Water Colors

Punchenllia

Water down black craft paint

sprays

gel medium

markers

Black Memento ink pad

Black card stock

silver gel pen

Fan Feature + Free Shipping!!

Morning stampers!!

I thought it would be nice to share some Fan Features with you again, today.

We really love seeing our products in use and are so thrilled each and every time someone shares a project with us that shows off our wonderful stamps! So don't forget to share them on our facebook wall!

Today I'm sharing projects from TWO fans... 

Michele has done not only one, not only two.. but SIX Cards using our Butterfly Spotted.

and this tag

is by Gerrie, who won during our Halloween Blog Hop!! She put together this tag using our Tree Background and Giant Head Skeleton which can be found on plate1433.

Thanks for sharing, girls!!

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Summer Memories

Hi my art friends. I have an awesome ART journal page using a VIVA LAS VEGASTAMP

The stamp is called SURF SHACK.

Here is the stamp

First I stamped the image with clear embossing ink, and then embossed with a green and blue embossing powder.

One of my favorite mediums is watercolor. And i love love love twinking H2Os.

I created a lovely blue,teal and green watercolor background.

Simple eh? But the results are so pretty!

Then I added some journaling doodles using a black pen and a whiteout pen.

For the journaling part I wrote about one of my favorite summer memories.

Swimming in the ocean, watching the dolphins swimming in the distance.

Its fun to let yourself go and remember the moments that feed your soul. AND to find a stamp that helps with that process.

Art on!

ANg

Get Well Soon With A Sense Of Humor!!

Good morning VLVS friends, 

Pinky here today with a quirky sense of humor "Get Well Soon" card. 

When I saw these stamps I knew I HAD to use them but I wasn't sure

how I was going to incorporate them into a card, I asked friends and the

consensus was that it HAD to be done (of course) and maybe a Get Well card. 

1. Trim out 4.5X6 black cardstock.
2. Trim out 4X5.5 kraft cardstock.
3. Trim out 9X6 sturdy cardstock for card base. (I used plain white 80 weight).
4. Using black ink- stamp King Henry VIII  image onto kraft cardstock.
5. Layer trimmed pieces as shown on card using 1/2" Miracle Tape & Miracle Tape Dispenser.
6. Trim out 3" pieces of ribbon.
7. Using 1/2" Miracle Tape lay tape onto back of ribbon- adhere to card.
8. Using scraps of kraft cardstock & dark purple ink- stamp sentiment Ask Me About 1X1 1/2". Trim out. 
9. Matte sentiment in black cardstock. 
10. Using foam pop dots, pop sentiment up over ribbon. 
11. Add "Go Ahead" using sticker alphabet. 

The Miracle Tape works great on the ribbon and cardstock!

In my opinion it's a must have. 

And this card is a must have for any friend with a quirky sense of humor!!

I really love the VLVS outrageous, 

modern stamps that leave the perfect impression!

I hope you try your own card today, until next time-

Pinky Hobbs- Viva Las Vegastamps Design Team

Products Used: 1/2" Miracle Tape

Miracle Tape Dispenser

King Henry VIII 3 1/4X3" VLVS stamp Plate 694- Image 2434

Ask Me About 1X1 1/2" VLVS stamp Plate1350- Image 17821

Kraft Cardstock

Black Cardstock

Card base

Black Ink

Dark Purple Ink

Dark purple ribbon

It's scrappy time!

Not only do I love using stamps for my ATC's but I also love using them in my scrapbook layouts! I find that they give a unique look to them and can really personalize them. In this scrapbook layout I used the fabulous Hitchhiker stamp

as well as Miracle Tape and May Arts floral trim to make this, which now of course you can't see as I had to remove it for publication, sorry!

but here is a little close up of the fabulous hitchhiker stamp

I have also used this hitchhiker stamp in some of my ATC's

as well as in an art journal page

So there you have it! Look at how many ways this fabulous hitchhiker woman can be used. I love using stamps in so many ways and find it a challenge to make them "new" again in different projects.

Until next time,

Glenda

I Steam 4 U

DeeDee here, we're taking a break from Time 2 Stamp, and instead today I'm sharing a card I made that ended up being declined for an ad. No biggie, because it's still super cute and I got to give it to my honey!!

I used the Steam Engine 3x2, stamped in Memento Black ink and embossed with Ultra High Gloss Embossing Powder.

The steam for the engine is a cotton swab cut and I've done a tiny bit of doodling with a black pen. The letters are TH Grungeboard and inked with the Memento pad. 

Super easy, but super effective!!

The Mystery of the Giant Eye

I love Halloween. There are many reasons but first and foremost, it’s the candy. Not the eating of it, but the giving and getting that makes it such a fun holiday.

I work for a large non-profit but in my neck-of- the woods, the second floor, there are around 50 folks. Most days, especially around Halloween, our communal kitchen is filled with candy. I occasionally take a few miniature candy bars for 911 moments, but usually just pass them up – too mundane.

This year I wanted to do something special for my co-workers. My inspiration was the story that was sweeping the Internet last week - the errie eyeball that washed up on a beach in Florida.

Supplies

Cellophane Bags

Eye Ball Candy

Skeleton Eyes A Poppin Stamp

Black Ink Pad

Scalloped Punch

TH Baroque Die

Stapler

Spooky Paper
White Cardstock

Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Miracle Tape
Mini plastic bugs

Directions

1. Stamp on white cardstock then punch out tag using the scalloped punch.

2.Color in the tongue and eye balls with Stickles. Set aside to dry.

3. Cut out the Spooky Paper with the Baroque Die. This will be the top of the bag.

4. Edge both the bag top and the scalloped tag with Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

5. Fill the cellophane bag with assorted plastic bugs and candy eyes.

6. Fold the baroque die cut in half. Place over the cellophane bag and staple in each corner.

7. Attach the scallop tag using Miracle Tape.

BTW that giant eye was the eye of the shark, not the eye of the newt. Either way, it made a great Halloween story. What kind of candy are you giving out this year?

Is it The Headless Horseman????

Is it the Headless Horseman??? Is it Paul Revere??  Is it the Pony Express????  I don't know, maybe the Headless Horseman decided to put his head back on! 

Taking a non-Halloween image and mixing it with Halloween images is wayyyy too much fun!  You can interpet this art in many ways!



Take the Cowboy Carring Letter and the R.I.P. and Jack O' Lantern image and combine them to create a creepy look!

VLVS Images:
18992 Cowboy Carring Letter
18897 R.I.P. Jack O' Lantern
18916 Small Left Raven
12961 Bat

Stamp the cowboy first (Using permanent black ink) and color the way you prefer.

Next, ink up only the pumpkin area of the R.I.P.  and Jack O' Lantern in orange (I used Mementos ink).

Referring to illustration of completed project, use first yellow gelly roll, then black permanent marker to fill in the pumpkin.  The eyes were made more slanted to look evil.  Cut the pumpkin out and adhere on top of the cowboy's head using Miracle Tape. 

In my last post I told you how you can use a Miracle Tape Sheet to mount behind the square of paper, then cut out the image in order to cover the whole area in adhesive.  You may choose to use one of the smaller widths of Miracle Tape as well.

Added a few "pumpkin lines" as well.  For the grass I used a green Memento ink and just inked up the grass area of the R.I.P. and Jack O' Lantern image and stamped.  I used an Identipen in green to connect all the grass more together.

Lastly, stamp the bat twice and the raven image.  I added acouple dash marks to make movement.  The background is easy to make, use your die cutting machine or a Martha Stewart punch made to go all around the page.  This was done on the yellow cardstock.  The yellow cardstock was mounted on Orange to compliment the pumpkin.  A little epoxy sticker was added on the bottom right.

Play and have fun with your stamp images!!  I like letting out the child within to create unusual and different type of illustrative art.  I imagine all sorts of stories.  What do you imagine????


Cre8tiveLea Yours - Lea

Fly Me to the Moon...On a Broom, or Something...

Halloween is in the air and the chance to use this very fun stamp is both trick and treat! 

 Items used include:

The Witching Hour
Embrace Your Weird
Lady Riding Vacuum
May Arts Ribbon
Miracle Tape
Ultra High Gloss Embossing Powder

A splash of orange/lime/purple/blue Dylusions inks were used to create the splattered background.  The tag is edged with a bit of acrylic paint, as well.  I stamped the lady and embossed her, adding just the final coloring touches with matching Copic markers. I love the frilly ribbon detail on the gal's apron, so the lacy fiber used brought the tag together nicely.

I did go back and add the moon and expression, The Witching Hour later.  The sequins also made for a fun touch of color, too.

Altered Halloween File Folder | Part 1

Happy Wednesday everyone! leslierahye here with one of my favorite altered projects--an altered file folder. These are fun to make in different sizes for a variety of subjects. Today's altered file folder will serve as a Halloween inspired recipe card holder. I will share this project with you over two posts...the first is today about the construction of the folder. The second will be in two weeks and cover the creation of the recipe cards themselves and the final details in the journal areas on the back side of the pockets.

For this project :

File folder/bone folder
watercolor crayons, brush and heat tool
assorted distress inks & markers
Picket Fence Distress Marker

Begin by folding file folder to fit your tags. I had 4 regular size pockets and one that was a tad short that served well to fold in and be a flap. With watercolor crayons base in where you want colors. Starting with the lightest first, activate the crayons with water. Work in layers adding drips, splatters and darker colors. Dry with the heat tool in between to capture some of your favorite drips/splatters.

Using background stamps. stamp in various shades of the colors you used to give a hint of visual texture on both sides of folder. For the back of the pockets, lines in picket fence were added to make journalling favorite recipes or sample menus easier. The tag shape was further enhanced with a black outline, mimicking the  real tags that will be added to the inside next.

Each pocket was stamped with separate "spooky" image--when i return next time the titles will be added to categorize each type of recipes that go there--for example: "entrees to raise the dead" or "Frankies favorite firsts [starters]". The last panel on the left is a flap rather than a pocket. It folds in first making the 2nd panel on the non-pocket side the "cover" of the recipe card holder.

I hope you enjoy my project! Thank you for looking~leslierahye