I Dare You... to Take a Chance and Stamp!

Welcome to Viva Las Vegastamps! May is over tomorrow - where did the month go? Susan here today for some super fun birthday cards. What do crafty pals do when they are already pushing the time envelope??? They dare each other to do something WILD and CRAZY... just for fun.

DeeDee, our team leader and I have dared each other to enter the Gallery Idol Competition. If we make the top twenty selected that move on to round two tomorrow - we will be entering JUNE MADNESS. I am on the edge of my seat waiting to hear and see what the next challenge will be. And even if we don't make the cut - we are still going to complete all the challenge round themes. It's going to be a blast!

For the first round audition round theme was birthday cards for kids and teens. So FUN! This was a challenge - BUT - with the my huge stash of Viva Las VegaStamps! at my disposal, I was able to enter some really fun cards. This fun card using "Hippo with Party Hat" #1454 is one of my entries. I had about five different cards in the works and she made the cut. I made my own tissue tape with Miracle Tape and Miracle Sheets. The colored tissue comes with a tissue wrap with the printed "happy birthday" on it; except for the yellow. The yellow tissue section I created by stamping the "Happy Happy Birthday" #10479 stamp repeatedly in Milled Lavendar Ranger Distress Ink. The green tissue at the top is recycled from a gift I received {I've been having fun using this craftily}. I fussy cut an hand colored my party girl with my Ranger Distress Markers and grounded her on a strip of grey spotted washi tape. I finished her off with some eyelash googlie eyes - no card is complete until you add some GOOGLIES! The bright colored tissue really makes the party girl pop.

Now for another card using "Alligator Present" #9129. This is so fun and festive! I didn't enter this one, but one can never have too many birthday cards on hand. I just totally fell in love with this stamp and it made me laugh out loud. It has a blank little tag in the image and the "Don't Freak Me Out" #18327 fit perfectly in it's place. Stamped in black on yellow painted paper with Mustard Seed Ranger Distress Ink and hand colored with my markers. I added some shimmery details and polka dots with my Gelly Roll Stardust pen. The border is the "Happy Happy Birthday" #10479 stamped about 10 times to create a pattern stripe using Clearsnap Colorbox Khaki Green Dye ink.

**TIP FOR THE DAY** Try out different themed stamps for different occasions. Play around and have fun! Cut your images apart to use just a section, or stamp a repeating pattern. This gives you endless possibilities with your stash of rubber.

Aren't these cards fun with just a few stamps???

Now for a DARE... I challenge all of you to play along, too and share your Viva Las VegaStamps! creations with us on the Viva Las VegaStamps! Facebook page. The Gallery Idol challenge will be announced sometime on Friday... we can't wait!

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Supplies used: STAMPS - "Happy Happy Birthday" #10479, "Alligator Present" #9129, "Don't Freak Me Out" #18327, and "Hippo with Party Hat" #1454. Other supplies: cardstock; Staz-On Black ink; Miracle Tape; googlie eyes, photo corners; Ranger Distress Markers; Milled Lavendar & Mustard Seed Ranger Distress Inks; Clearsnap Colorbox Khaki Green Dye Ink; Gelly Stardust Pen and a water brush.

Thanks so much for dropping by. Have you seen what the Viva Las Vegastamps! Design Team has been up to or dropped by the Viva Las Vegastamps! store lately? 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

Get all the details HERE -- hop to it, the deadline to apply is June 7th at midnight pacific standard time. You know you want to be a part of this team... go ahead - give it a try!

Snarky Cards Just For Fun by Pinky!

Good morning VLVS friends!

Pinky here today with some FUN snarky cards just for kicks!

I love the creative snarky stamps from VLVS, they are perfect for today's

stress release, and attitude adjustments. 

Imagine the giggles your friends will have when they receive a

handmade card with a fun sense of humor attached!

I used the same formula for both cards, just stamped them differently. 

For the Chloroform card:

1. Trim out 4.5X6 Patterned paper.

2. Trim out 4X5.5" Patterned paper. 

3. Layer paper and adhere using Miracle Tape.

4. Stamp Viva Las VegaStamps sentiment on white cardstock. 

5. Spritzed stamped sentiments using Studio Calico Mist Huey's Mister.

6. Layer sentiments onto cardstock.

7. Trim out 9X6" white cardstock for base. 

8. Use bone folder to crease card base. 

9. Using Miracle Tape- adhere card front to card base. 

For the "Weiner" card I:

1. Trim out 4.5X6 Patterned paper.

2. Trim out 4X5.5" Patterned paper. 

3. Layer paper and adhere using Miracle Tape.

4. Stamp Viva Las VegaStamps image onto card front. 

5. Stamp Viva Las VegaStamps sentiment onto patterned paper.

6. Layer sentiments onto sticker.

7. Trim out 9X6" white cardstock for base. 

8. Use bone folder to crease card base. 

9. Using Miracle Tape- adhere card front to card base. 

10. Add embellishments.

11. Using Pearl Pen or Liquid Pearls, add pearls to apron and card. 

Products Used:

Item 18764 Plate 1412  

Housewife 1 3/4 x 3 3/4 

Item 18770 Plate 1412 

It's Not A Party 1 x 1 1/2

Item 18570 Plate 1419

Does This Rag Smell 3/4 x 2

Miracle Tape 1/2" 

Papers: Basic Grey, October Afternoon (Weiner card). 

Scraptastic Kit Club Chasing Pavements (Chloroform Card). 

My Mind's Eye embellishments (Weiner card). 

Until next time! Keep on creating~

Pinky Hobbs- Viva Las VegaStamps Design Team

Not Your Average Card!

Good morning VLVS fans! Pinky here today with another 

sassy project to share!

Now that the holidays are over and the stress is beginning to 

leave, we begin dieting season and I can't think of a grumpier time!

So why not lighten this time up with a sassy card.

I think this is a perfect card for all my dieting friends this week.

I love the amazing fun and rambunctious quotes you can find 

in Viva Las VegaStamps, appropriate for EVERY occasion. 

I love this Hand Holding Gun stamp- perfect for adding those

classic metal embellishments you have in your stash-

Hey everyone needs to clean their stash for the New Year right?!

Here is the back to my card. 

This card is 4.5X6" and matted in black card-stock. 

I left the colors very simple so the metal really pops!

I also used Miracle Tape for this entire card and it has quickly

become my FAVORITE adhesive!!

So who are you going to have fun with today? Come on make

those best friends laugh!

Until next time-

Pinky Hobbs- Viva Las VegaStamps Design Team

Supplies Used For This Card:

Hand Holding Gun 2 1/4X3 Item 4494 Plate 545

Don't Piss Me Off! 3/4 X 1 3/4 Item 9218 Plate 413

Miracle Tape- 3/4"

Black StazOn Ink

Momenta Metals

Black Cardstock

Cream Cardstock

The End Of The World?? Then Let's Say I LOVE YOU!

Good morning VLVS friends!

Well since the world is supposed to end today I decided to make

everyone I love a CARD! I mean that is the most important thing right?

Making sure they all know my stellar crafting power before our time is up! haha

Why not say it with some sass! 

As soon as I saw this stamp I knew it was perfect to mass produce

these lighthearted cards on such a crazy day....

 This card is fun bright and sure to bring cheer to those 

who expect this day to be their last...or maybe it will make

them giggle tomorrow??

1. Trim out 6X9 white cardstock base.

2. Trim out 2X2 cream card stock.

3. Stamp VLVS I Love You From The Bottom 1 3/4 X 1 3/4-

 Plate 1302 Item 16351 onto cream cardstock. 

4. Trim out 2 1/4X 2 1/4 happy color patterned paper.

5. Adhere sentiment onto patterned paper. 

6. Trim out 4.5X6" patterned paper and 4"X5.5" contrasting patterned paper. 

7. Layer papers.

8. Add crepe paper ruffle to middle of card as shown. 

9. Adhere sentiment onto journaling card. 

10. Using foam pop dots to pop journaling card into card center. 

11. Add flower.

12. Punch out butterflies.

13. Adhere butterflies.

14. Add Liquid Pearls for some happy cheer!

Thanks for being a Viva Las VegaStamps fan!

I think I speak for all of us when I say 

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And we hope to see you tomorrow!!!

Pinky Hobbs- VLVS Design Team

Products Used:

I Love You From The Bottom 1 3/4 X 1 3/4- Plate 1302 Item 16351

Echo Park Paper

Jenni Bowlin Crepe paper

Sassafras Lass Flower

Ruby Red Liquid Pearls

Jenniw Bowling & Martha Stewart Butterfly punches

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