Stampin' Rodeo VSN - OH! My Leather!

Challenge C is "OH! My Leather!" the challenge is to make a project with faux leather. There are a couple tutorials on the challenge page...but I choose to do something different.

I do a lot of faux finishes on walls...almost every room in my house has a faux finish that I did. My obsession started when I was nineteen and had just purchased my condo. I came across a faux leather finish that you use saran wrap! I did not use this finish but the idea always stuck with me. So thats what I did here only I used a ziplock bag.

Before I go on a bit of full disclosure...This was my second attempt at this. On the first try I used a different tree stamp and it did not look good so I grabbed an image that was already colored edged it a bit and used it to cover up the bad looking trees. This is what I ended up with....

Now when I was writing this post and explaining how I got this finish I thought this would be better if it had pictures so I made another card just so I could add pics. I am so glad I thought of that cause my second try came out great!!

Here's how I did it: I tapped/rubbed Antique Linen Distress Ink on the ziplock bag then gently laid the bag over the paper and ran my hand over it to work the ink in. I did this step twice with the same color.

I repeated the process using Tea Dye Distress Ink (twice) then used Vintage Photo Distress ink (twice but very little ink the second time) after I was happy with the results I ran the Walnut Stain Distress Ink over the edges...that step is not necessary but I think it gives it a finished look!

Next I stamped the trees. My stamp is from Inkadinkado and I used Colorbox Black ink.

Now I thought it needed a little extra something so I used a colored pencil to add a little shading and dimension to my scene. The color I used is Prismacolor Brunt Umber.

I am loving this finish and from start to finished card it only took 25 minutes!!

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you would like to check it out. OH! My Leather!

Stampin' Rodeo VSN - Round Em' Up

The card when its closed

The card when its fully open

Challenge B is "Round Em' Up" the challenge is to make a telescoping card. This was a new one for me and I was surprised how well it came together on my first try!! There is a couple great tutorials listed on the challenge page if you want to check out the link below.

The trick or treat image is from Recollections Halloween clear stamp set. The pumpkin, flying witch and Happy Halloween images are from Inkadinkado All Hallow's Eve clear stamp set. I used dry baby wipes to  give a sponged look behind all the images. The background paper is from The Ghosts and Goblins Stack from DCWV.

Here is the direct link to the challenge if you would like to check it out. Round Em' Up  

Stampin' Rodeo VSN - These Boots Were Made For Walking

The Virtual Stamping Night Main Event took place last weekend. I was not as organized for the main as I was for the mini. Finally getting to uploading just now! And its going to be a slow process!

Challenge A is "These Boots Were Made For Walking" the challenge is to use stitching on your card. It can be faux or real. My stitching is real and done by hand since I do not own a sewing machine!!

My image is from the recently released Christmas in July set from Dustin Pike. It can be found here over at Doodle Dragon Studios. I colored my image with prismacolor pencils and blended it with baby oil. This image was pre-colored. When I started the challenges I raided my stash and luckily I had tons ready to go!! Background paper is from All Seasons by Paper Studio. I used Stickles Rock Candy for all the fuzzy parts of Santa's suit!

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you would like to check it out. These Boots Are Made For Walking

Stampin' Rodeo VSN - Living In The Wild Wild West

Challenge #6 is "Living In The Wild Wild West" the challenge is to use the song "Wild, Wild West" by Escape Club as your inspiration and to include gingham of some sort. I was inspired to use a sheriff image.

My images are from Dustin Pike's Doodle Dragon Studios. They are both colored with Prismacolor pencils. Background paper is from DCWV The Guy Stack paper pack. I was inspired by the saddle up image to make the sheriff image look like an old poster and I added little nails in the corners too.

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you would like to check it out. Living In The Wild, Wild West

Stampin' Rodeo VSN - Brayered Sunset On The Plains

Challenge #5 is "Brayered Sunset On The Plains" the challenge is to create a sunset using a brayer. Luckily there was a side note that you could use sponges, daubers, etc. cause I don't have a brayer and was a little afraid to use one.

I used sponge daubers and dry baby wipes to create my sunset. The inks that I used are: Colorbox Canary, Apricot, Orange, Violet and Royal Blue. I also used Momento Paris Dusk on the very top. The images were stamped with Momento Tuxedo Black and filled in with a Black copic marker.

 Here is a direct link to the challenge if you would like to check it out. Brayered Sunset On The Plains

Stampin' Rodeo VSN - All That Glitters

Challenge #4 is "All That Glitters" the challenge is to use rhinestones on your card. I cheated and found the heart in the iron-on section.

My image is from Bugaboo Stamps and colored with Prismacolor pencils and blended with baby oil. The background paper is from The Paper Studios Jung-a-low Bung-a-low Baby paper pack.

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you would like to check it out. All That Glitters

Stampin' Rodeo VSN - Bring On The Clowns...Rodeo Clowns

Challenge #3 is "Bring On The Clowns...Rodeo Clowns" the challenge is to use at least 4 bright colors and to make something pop. I think I got it covered.

My image is from Dustin Pike and colored with Prismacolor Pencils. Nothing too special done to this card. I don't know what paper stack I got the paper from. It was in my misc. scrap pile.

I'm saving this card for my little brother, he turns 21 this year!

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you would like to check it out. Bring On The Clowns...Rodeo Clowns 

Stampin' Rodeo VSN - Queen's Wave

Challenge #2 is "Queen's Wave" the challenge is to make a card based on the theme of waving.

My image is from Dustin Pike and colored with Prismacolor pencils. The paper is from DCWV All About Boys paper stack. I free handed the splash cut and added Glossy Accents to the little water drops.

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you would to check it out. Queen's Wave

Stampin' Rodeo VSN - The Grand Entry

Howdy Y'all!! I'm taking part in the Virtual Stamp Night at Splitcoaststampers again. Tonight is the Mini event. The Main event will take place August 26th and 27th. If you have some free time stop by and join us it's tons of fun!!

Challenge #1 is "The Grand Entry" the challenge is to make a card using flags or pennants. I choose pennants cause they are so cute on a baby card and I need lots of baby cards right now!!

My image is from Dustin Pike and colored with Prismacolor pencils then blended with baby oil. The flowers were left over from another card and were perfect for this one. The small stamps on the pennants are from the Baby Barrel of Stamps from the Paper Studio. Background paper is from DCWV Baby Boy Nursery paper stack.

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you want to check it out. The Grand Entry