at Fashionable Stamping Challenges.
This could be anything new in your crafty stash
~ It could be a new to you technique, new paper, ink, images… you get the picture!
Well, this wasn’t difficult because most challenge pieces I do have something new in them!
…there is just soooo much to learn.
Many years ago I use to make cards (cut-outs and stick-ons)…at classes.
Then gave up…I didn’t last very long lol.
About 2 1/2 years ago I decided to start up again, just on my own,
~ I discovered ranger inks, blogging and online friendships,
and started exploring my own creativity.
For this challenge I have had
some inspiration from Hels Sherridan and the buzz around blogland with UTEE,
some technical advice from Rachael Greig
and encouragement from our illustrious leader Shirley…
And then had a little fun!
ok – LOTS of fun!!!
My son, Scott, has been playing guitar since he was 8
I love him for that.
I have mixed the gold UTEE with some clear
and what this seems to do is to thin the molten mix out a little.
I found that gold on its own seemed thick.
and then cut (it worked for me).
the image stamped with archival black ink
and the background is with alcohol inks.
Please pop over to FSC and check out the awesomeness of the stampettes!!!!
They are amazingly creative people with some wonderful ideas.
p.s…..he loved his birthdy card!
– The Artistic Stamper – Makes For Men
– Loves Rubberstamps Challenge Blog – Masculine Theme
– Ladybug Crafts – For The Men In Our Lives
– The Crafter’s Cafe Challenge – Fathers/or for a Male
– Polkadoodles and studio 12 – Males
– Crafting By Designs – Father’s Day/Men/Male
– City Crafter Challenge Blog – All About Him
– Papertake Weekly Challenge – Hello Boys!
– Try It On Tuesday – One for the Boys
– Craft Your Passion – Father’s Day/Masculine
Happy Birthday, Scott! And what a fabulous card… I think your golden music looks amazing, and the Darkroom Door guitar is fantastic. Great to have you play along at The Artistic Stamper.
Alison x
cool card for your baby 😉 scarey as our babies get older- but fun too 🙂 Debi x
Happy Birthday to Scott!! And he will LOVE this cool card!! I love the look of the technique you used! Thanks for playing this week at CCCB 🙂
This is so cool, Dot! I love that UTEE and I thought about doing that as well, but decided to practice first! What a great card and Happy Birthday to Scott! This really rocks! Enjoy the weekend!
Great card Dot! Have never tried UTEE! Looks great though. Happy birthday to Scotti! My son plays guitar too! Hi name Nate Scott Miller! I gave him his middle name in case he did not like his first name as I was sure he would love the name Scott! Have a great week!
Wow, what an awesome card! Absolutely love it! Thanks for joining us at Polka doodles! HUgsxx
Awesome design Dot, bet your son absolutely loved it. Hugz
Love the DD stamp Dot and really love your UTEE work! Thanks for the great tips too. Happy birthday to Scott! Hugs, Anne x
Hi Dot, What a fabulous card for your son. Love the UTEE music, it seems to highlight the gold? in the AI background.
Happy Birthday to Scott – I'm sure he loved this card.
Avril xx
What a terrific card! I love what you did with the UTEE and the image is stunning … Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!
Awesome card, love the details and the stamped utee, your son was sure to love it.
Yvonne x
oooh am sure your son loved this fab card Dot. Annette x
Beautiful card, I love stamping into Utee, too! Thanks for playing along at TIOT! We only allow a maximum of five challenges altogether, so will not be able to consider your lovely card for a prize! Hope to see you again, Valerie
What a wonderful card,
Rosie x
Happy Birthday to your "baby" … Your card looks fantastic, love every detail.
No wonder he loved his card Dot, it's absolutely gorgeous and love the stamped utee, such a rich textural effect. xx
This is stunning! Perfect! Thanks for joining us at CYP for our Father's Day Challenge.
Anita
DT CYP
http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca
Perfect card for your baby… bless, Happy Birthday to him! Thanks for joining in with the Sunday Stamper x
Wonderfull card!
Thank you for joining us at CCCB!
Beautiful card, Dot! Great idea on thinning the UTEE for your stamping.
Awesome job. Thanks for joining us at Loves Rubberstamps.
such a great guy's card xx thank you so much for joining us at Loves Rubberstamps xx
Lovely card. Thanks for joining us at Polka Doodles.
Gorgeous card! Happy belated birthday to your son 🙂
Thanks for joining us at CCCB this week. Hugs and happy day, Wendy
I'm not surprised Scott loved his card, you did a brilliant job on it. The colours and images look fabulous and the added utee embellishment tops it off perfectly.
Glad you enjoyed a bottle of wine and a chill out lol.
hugs {brenda} x0x
Wow – I can see why Scott loved this card it's amazing – the gold UTEE is fab, I love this technique, Esther xx
First my congratulations
The card is beautiful Dot.
Greetings Janny
Don't they grow up so quickly Dot! So glad the night went well. No wonder Scott was pleased with his card, it's a stunner. Great UTEE work too. It is all trial and error but I reckon you're winning here. Hugs, Jenny x
WOW!! I love this and your UTEE work is fabulous…thank you for joining us at The Artistic Stamper Challenge this month and good luck!! x
Now following your lovely blog… 🙂