Category Archives: Challenge

Showers of Love

February 24, 2013Challenge, One Crazy Stampercopic markers, Decorative Labels One (Spellbinders), Elle and Elmer (High Hopes), Lucy Cromwell (Papermania), Shamrock Green (Flower Soft)Sue

Hi All;

Another week has gone by and Sunday is here again. For today’s OCS post, I have used this adorable pair called Elle and Elmer from High Hopes January Release. Now I have done two new things. The first, which I have never done before is paper pieced the umbrella using paper from the Lucy Cromwell Design Paper by Papermania. The second which I have done on occassion, is to finish the inside of the card.

Outside of Card

Inside of Card

Supplies used:

Stamps: Elle and Elmer, Sentiment is Wishing you Showers of Love both from Hi gh Hopes January 2013 release
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP – Lucy Cromwell (Papermania)
Copic Markers: RV10, E81, N0-No. 0, N1-No. 1, YG17
Spellbinders Nestabalities: Decorative Labels One
Flower Soft: Shamrock Green
Miscellaneous: Rhinestones

There are still a few days left to enter this month’s “Love” challenge, so get crafty and be creative. March 1st will bring a brand new challenge. While you are at it, have a coffee or tea and take your time checking out Lora’s store OCS for the wonderful new products that are arriving.

In the meantime, have fun being creative.

Burt and Doris

February 18, 2013ChallengeBurt and Doris (High Hopes Rubber Stamps), copic markers, Serenade (Basic Grey) Lincolin Linen Blitters (Papermania)Sue

Hi All;

As it is Family Day and a holiday today, I thought I would make a card to enter for a challenge at High Hopes that ends later today. For my card I used one of the January’s new release called Burt and Doris.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Burt & Doris and Wishing you showers of love both from High Hopes
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black, Rangers Distress Ink – Antique Linen
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP – Serenade (Basic Grey)
Copic Markers: Hair: – COO – Cool Grey No. 00, C0 – Cool Grey No. 0; Skin: – E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E00 – Skin White, R20 – Blush; Doris: – YR00 – Powder Pink, YR01 – Peach Puff, YR20 – Yellowish Shade, YR21 – Cream, YR31 – Light Reddish Yellow; Burt: – E84 – Khaki, E87 – Fig; YG91 – Putty
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 04 – Orange, 11 – Gold, 15 – Peach
Spellbinders Nestabilities: Labels Twenty-Five
Miscellaneous: Ribbon, Brads – Serenade (Basic Grey), Blitters – Lincoln Linen (Papermania)

This card is being entered in the High Hopes “Two by Two” challenge.

Hope you had a great day and enjoyed your time with your family.

Sending Hugs

February 17, 2013Challenge, One Crazy Stampercopic markers, Heart Hugs (Whimsy Stamps), Heart Squares (Spellbinders), Jewel Glitter RitzSue

Hi All;

As Valentine’s Day was Thursday, I couldn’t resist colouring this adorable image for my grandchildren called Heart Hugs designed by Crissy Armstrong for Whimsy Stamps.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Heart Hugs and Friendship Ticket Sentiments both from Whimsy Stamps
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP – Crush Collection (BoBunny) from last year
Copic Markers: BG23, R29, E40, E41, E30, E31, E35
Atyou Spica Glitter Pen: 00 – Clear
Spellbinders Nestabilities: Heart Squares
Whimsy Die: Ticket Die
Miscellaneous: Rhinestones – Red, Jewel Glitter Ritz – Fire Red

Don’t forget that you have to the end of the month to enterOCS challenge which is Love. Do check out Lora’s OCS brick and mortar and online store for some amazing sale items and the continuous arrival of new products.

Tickles and friend

February 10, 2013Challenge, One Crazy Stampercopic markers, Friendship Tickets (Whimsy), Marvelous Squares and A2 Fancy Postage Edge (Spellbinders), Tickles (Stampavie)Sue

Hi All;

It is Sunday and there doesn’t appear to be any snow in the forecast. We have probably had enough of the white stuff since Thursday. For today’s post for One Crazy Stamper I have used this adorable stamp from Stampavie called Tickles.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Tickles (Stampavie), Sentiment is from Friendship Tickets (Whimsy)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP – Serenade (Basic Gray)
Copic Markers: Hair – E50, E51, E53; Skin – E0000, E000, R20; Dress – YR30, YR31; Socks – E81, YR31; Dog – E30, E31; Chair – E81; Cushions – BG90, BG93
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 00 – Clear, 04 – Orange
Spellbinders Nestabilities: Marvelous Squares, A2 Fancy Postage Edge
Miscellaneous: Rhinestones

There is still plenty of time to enter this month’s Love Challenge at OCS. All supplies can be found at both Lora’s online and brick and mortar stores One Crazy Stamper.

February Challenge – Love

February 1, 2013Challenge, Love, One Crazy StamperFeathered Friends (High Hopes Rubber Stamps); DP - Lincoln Linen Pack (Papermania); Lincoln Linen Daisy Buttons, Lincoln Linen Blitters, Lincoln Linen Ribbon (Papermania); Copic MarkersSue

Hi All;

As it is February 1st, we have a new challenge here at One Crazy Stamper. This month’s challenge is “Love”. I have used the Feathered Friends and sentiment from High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Feathered Friends and Whooo Loves You (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, Lincoln Linen Pack (Papermania)
Copic Markers: E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink, E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand, R20 – Blush, BG70 – Ocean Mist, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, W3 – Warm Gray No. 3, W7 – Warm Gray No. 7, E19 – Redwood
Spellbinders Nestabilities: Labels Eighteen
Miscellaneous: Lincoln Linen Daisy Buttons (Papermania), Lincoln Linen Blitters (Papermania), Lincoln Linen Ribbon (Papermania)

You have plenty of time to enter this month’s challenge which is “Love” for a chance to win a prize pack from One Crazy Stamper. Lora’s store, OCS has all the supplies you need to make your card.

Kitty Post

January 20, 2013Challenge, One Crazy StamperCopic Markers Decorative Labels Eight (Spellbinders), Cutting, Die, Embossing & Embroidery (Joy Crafts), Isabelle -First Edition, Kitty Post (Stampavie), Serenade (Basic Gray)Sue

Hi Everyone;

It is Sunday again, and boy do I wish there were more hours in the week. The days seem to fly by. For today’s post for One Crazy Stamper, I have used this cute stamp called Kitty Post that was designed by Penny Johnson for Stampavie. I have used another Cutting, Embossing & Embroidery Die from Joy Crafts which I stittched using a green and lavendar shade Sulky Threads, and then inked with the Versa Magic Chalk Inks Spring Pansy and Aloe Vera. I will have a tutorial next week on using these unique dies. I definitely like adding some embroidery to my cards. As I couldn’t decide on what sentiment to use, I didn’t add one at this time.

Supplies used:

Stamp: Kitty Post (Stampavie)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black, Versa Magic Chalk Ink – Spring Pansy, Aloe Vera (my stash)
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP – Serenade (Basic Grey), Isabelle (First Edition)
Copic Markers: BV00 – Mauve Shadow, BV02 – Prune, BV04 – Blue Berry, YG17 – Grass Green, B02 – Robin’s Egg Blue, Y06 – Yellow, E19Redwood, R20 – Blush, W00 – Warm Gray No. 00, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1, E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E40 – Brick White, E41 – Pearl White, E81 – Ivory
Spellbinders Nestabilities: Decorative Labels Eight
Die: Cutting, Embossing & Embroidery #6001/1201 (Joy Crafts)

Lora has new products arriving daily and amazing prices at One Crazy Stamper. So as Aaemie said yesterday “why not join the fun and get crafty with us and add your card to this month’s challenge “Anything Goes“. Have fun being Krafty and see you next week with the tutorial.

From the Desk of…

January 13, 2013Challenge, Challenge - Anything Goes, One Crazy StamperAtyou Spica Glitter Pens, copic markers, From the Desk of (Flourishes), Large Labels (Spellbinders)Sue

Hi All;

Sunday, is here again as another week has gone by. A day of rest and chance to catch up on other things such as letter writing; which seems to have become a lost art since emailing and texting have taken over. For my post today for OCS I used this image from the Flourishes set called From the Desk of…

Supplies used:

Stamp: From the Desk of…(Flourishes), sentiment is from the same set
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP – Sweet Afternoon (Teresa Collins)
Copic Markers: R81 – Rose Pink, R83 – Rose Mist, YG17 – Grass Green, E47 – Dark Brown, BG70 – Ocean Mist, BG72 – Ice Ocean, BG93 – Green Gray, E40 – Brick White, E41 – Pearl White, E81 – Ivory
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 11 – Gold
Spellbinders Nestabilities: Large Labels
Miscellaneous: Rhinestones

Do enter this month’s challenge “Anything Goes” for a chance to win a prize from OCS, and at the same time check out Lora’ store One Crazy Stamper for some great deals and oodles of new products.

Winter Nights filled with Warm Memories

December 16, 2012Challenge, Christmas, One Crazy Stampercopic markers, Cozy Winter Owl and 'Tis the Season Notables 5 (Whimsy Stamps), Notables 5 Die (Whimsy), Spellbinders NestabilitiesSue

Hi All;

It’s Sue here with a quick card. Madge, I’m right there with you feeling the pressure. I still have the majority of shopping to do and the annual hand made present hasn’t even been started; not to mention the housework.

For my card today I have used this cute stamp from Whimsy Stamps called Cosy Winter Owl.

Supplies used:

Stamp: Cozy Winter Owl (Whimsy Stamps), ‘Tis the Season Notables 5 (Whimsy Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP – Snowfall (BoBunny)
Spellbinder Nestabilities: Labels Twenty-five
Die: Notables 5 (Whimsy Stamps)
Copic Markers: Owl – E50 – Egg Shell, E51 – Milky White, E53 – Raw Silk, E55 – Light Carmel, R20 – Blush; Hat – G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green, G00 – Jade Green; Twigs – YG61 – Pale Moss, G46 – Mistletoe; Branch – E23 – Hazelnut, E25 – Caribe Cocoa, E27 – Africano, E31 – Brick Beige
Miscellaneous: Glitter, Faux Snow, Snowflake Tinsel Embossing Powder, Chipboard Snowflake

Do enter this month’s challenge for a change to win a prize pack from OCS. While you are at it, check out Lora’s store One Crazy Stamper and start making your wish list for Santa.

December Challenge – Sketch

December 1, 2012Challenge, One Crazy Stamper, Sketchcopic markers, Distress Inks - Festive Berries, DP-Wonder (Authentique), Evergreen Bough, Holly Berries Die (Joy Crafts), Notables 5 Die (Whimsy Stamps), Three Pane Christmas (High Hopes), Tis the Season Notables 5 (Whimsy Stamps)Sue

Hi All;

As it is December 1st, it is time for a new challenge. This month’s challenge is a sketch for the winter/holiday cards that we are all making this month. For the Holly Berries die, I cut, embossed and then stitched it using red and green metallic thread. I then used the Festive Berries and Evergreen Bough Distress Inks to add colour to it.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Three Pane Christmas (High Hopes Rubber Stamps), Tis the Season Notables 5 (Whimsy Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress Inks – Festive Berries, Evergreen Bough
Paper: x-Press It Blending Cardstock; DP – Wonder (Authentique)
Copic Markers: R20 – Blush, R27 – Cadmium Red, R46 – Strong Red, G46 – Mistletoe, BG0000 – Snow Green, E000 – Pale Fruite Pink, E00 – Skin White, E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige, E33 – Sand, E35 – Chamois, E37 Sepia, Y21 – Buttercup Yellow, Y28 – Lionet Gold, T2 – Toner Gray No. 2, T6 – Toner Gray No. 6, T8 – Toner Gray No. 8, W1 – Warm Gray No. 1
Dies: Holly Berries (Cut, Emboss & Embroidry – Joy Crafts), Notables 5 Die (Whimsy Stamps)
Miscellaneous: Metallic Thread – Red and green

Do play along and join us this month`s challenge for a chance to win a prize from One Crazy Stamper. While you are at it, take a look at Lora’s store and make your wish list. You never know what Santa might bring.

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

November 25, 2012Challenge, Christmas, One Crazy Stampercopic markers, Frostyville Wreath and Frosty Border (Memory Box), Notables 5 Die (Whimsy Stamps), Round Snowman Ornament (High Hopes), Tis the Season Notables 5 (Whimsy Stamps)Sue

Hi All,

It is another fabulous Sunday today, as well four weeks to Christmas Day. The quest is on for that elusive and great present. For my card today for One Crazy Stamper, I used the Round Snowman Ornament stamp from High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Round Snowman Ornament (High Hopes Rubber Stamps), Sentiment is from the Tis the Season Notables 5 (Whimsy Stamps)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: X-Press It Blending Cardstock, DP – Rejoice Collection (BoBunny)
Spellbinders Nestabilities: Picot Edge
Dies: Frostyville Wreath (Memory Box), Frosty Border (Memory Box), Notables 5 Die (Whimsy Stamps)
Copic Markers: B91 – Grayish Blue, B93 – Light Cockery Blue, G46 – Mistletoe, R27 – Cadmium Red, YR04 – Chrome Orange, Y28 – Lionet Gold, C00 – Cool Gray No. 00, C1 – Cool Gray No. 1, T4 – Toner Gray No. 4
Atyou Spica Glitter Pens: 00 – Clear, 03 – Red, 11 – Gold
Glitter: Polar Bear (Art Institute); Stickles Glitter – Candy Cane and Holly (Ranger) from my stash
Miscellaneous: Faux Snow (Art Institute), and gold, red and silver cord from my stash

There are still a few days left to enter this month’s challenge which is “Anything Goes“. While you are at it check out Lora’s store One Crazy Stamper for some great products and amazing deals. Gift certificates make a great Christmas present.

See you on the 1st for another great challenge.