Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Grungy Monday #9 + My Favorite Stamp!


I was so excited to sit down and create something for two great challenges today. First, there was the always-fabulous Grungy Monday challenge, where we reinterpret one of Tim Holtz's creations. This time it is the Shabby Chic technique from the '07 12 Tags of Christmas; one of my faves that I don't use nearly enough. Next, I couldn't resist the Favorite Stamp challenge from Simon Says Stamp and Show blog. Finally, I just had to make another Telescoping Card from the latest issue of the Technique Junkie newsletter. If you didn't see my first one, check it out here.

My favorite stamp was actually what I used for the technique. It's from Oxford Impressions' French Script collection and it is gorgeous. I have used this stamp so much it's practically worn out! I also used a couple of my other favorites from OI. The little girl (can you believe that's a rubber stamp?!) and 'Paris' are both from their April in Paris stamp set.

The middle panel was created with more stamps from April in Paris, along with a very cool stamp from Prima that I stamped using aqua paint.
 
The bottom panel was stamped with white paint using a foam stamp I cut using Tim Holtz's Elegant Flourishes die. On top of that I stamped a chandelier from Prima. On the bottom I added an Idea-ology Plaquette, tied with ribbon. To frame the panel, I added a crepe paper ruffle.

I added a thin layer of Rock Candy Stickles, which you can barely see here. It adds such a nice shimmer!

This is what the card looks like when opened. If you haven't seen how these open, I posted a little video here (go to the bottom of the post) of the Steampunk card I made a couple of days ago. It's very cool!

For an extra bit of femininity, I added a few layered flowers to the front. The clear ones were made with the Acetate Flowers technique (from the Technique Junkie newsletter) using clear packaging and Tim Holtz's Papillion stamp set. They were layered onto flowers I made using the technique posted on the Inspiration Emporium blog - you need to try this! They were attached with brad that I covered in black Sparkly Fluff.

Speaking of packaging - there is still time to create something for the Inspiration Journal monthly challenge. Check out all the details here. Think of all the awesome stuff you could get with a $50 gift certificate!

36 comments:

  1. I love this! Will check out your video!!
    Pam

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  2. Shelly...beautiful card and I loved your step by step. The little girl does not look like a stamp...adorable. Love those flowers; I definitely need to know more about those.

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  3. Lovely card, very classy, love the images. Will have to have a go at one of these cards. Tracy x

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  4. WOW just so beautiful I love your background, in fact i love the stamp.....No I love it all xx

    Kazxx

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  5. I love your piece, each part is another beauty. Thanks for the info on the other challenges I will have to check them out too.

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  6. Gorgeous....very pretty shabby chic :)
    xoxo Sioux

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  7. It's divine! I love how each circle has a different overall edge and the flowers on top are just so delicate.

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  8. Wow! I absolutely love this! I'm a huge Eiffel Tower/Parisian fan, and your telescopic card is absolutely amazing! Thanks so much for sharing with all the TJers.

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  9. Another gorgeous telescoping card! And no, I can't believe the little girl is a stamp...so detailed!

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  10. Oh this is awesome! I found my stamps and ink but as yet still have no room for a table. One of these days I will get unpacked!

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  11. This is just plain ol' beautiful!!! I love the colors, the stamps - it all works together so wonderfully!

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  12. This is just amazing. I thought I loved the Steampunk until I saw this one! Wow! Will have to watch your video as soon as I have a few minutes.

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  13. REally really beautiful Shelly. The telescoping card is just amazing. I love your favorite stamp too!

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  14. I love the card design- so creative! And the stamp of course too :)
    Thanks for joining the Simon Says Stamp Challenge!
    -Michelle
    michelle@SimonSaysStamp.com

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  15. This is beautiful! I love this telescoping idea! Off to check it out. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  16. Ohhhhh, Shelly! This is adorable AND gorgeous. Just love, love, love it:) Have a great rest of the week!
    - Debbie Kaste

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  17. This is sooo cool, Shelly. A great way to show off your favorite stamps. That blue and black looks so great together, too.

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  18. So pretty Shelly love tour creation! My favorite color right now too!

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  19. Hi Shelly! I LOVE your creation with the Oxford Impressions stamps. I love those, too!!! They are amazing stamps. Your soft blue with the black and white is such a cool look. Love the little flower embellishments as well. The Rock Candy Stickles...perfect touch! All of the little circles are so well done and work so well together. Love this project! Thanks for sharing them with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. <3 Candy

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  20. This is such an interesting card design, full of detail, I really like the sharpness of the blue/white combo, love the acetate flowers too.

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  21. gorgeous! love love the colors you used in this! fabulous card, Shelly!

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  22. Another fabulous piece, Shelly!!!

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  23. Wow!! just fabulous! I love the colour and stamps you used on this.

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  24. Shelly, you are just too cool for school! This is such a fab card, really lovely! Saw both telescopic cards and WOW! Thanks for the tutorials!

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  25. Absolutely beautiful artwork Shelly! x

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  26. Wow. Each piece is it's own beauty. The colors, stamps, etc compliment each other so well. You are right - I cannot believe that girl is a stamp! Looks like a photograph. I am heading off right now to see the video. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  27. WOW! I love those pannels. I think the monochromatic approach you chose suits well the technique and the design of your pieces!

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  28. Love it! I found your blog by a recommendation from a friend - SO glad I did!

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  29. great card lovely colours and style. I'm going to check out your video
    thanks for sharing
    janet

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  30. Shelly - I love the way you glide from Chic to steampunk effortlessly. Obviously a well rounded individual! Thanks so much for your blog! I think you're genius!

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  31. Good to see you at GM and Simon Says...love the colours, images and shape - it all works together wonderfully.
    Sarah (47 on GM) and a very big thank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp & Show!

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  32. I always enjoy perusing your cards - details, composition, color, texture = great eyecandy.

    Debbie C

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  33. Thanks you for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge Blog and sharing your fabby project with us. Love your choice of stamps and love the colors. Hugs Terry xxxx

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  34. Simply stunning! I can see why you love this stamp - I do too! Gonna have to see if I can get one!

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