Are you ready to hop along, be inspired and have the chance to win too?
Well you're in the right place!
It is time for the September Blop Hop with Julie and the Design Team at the
The Stencil Specialist is the Australian Wholesaler for Stampendous products and much, much more.
The prize for one lucky winner is the beautiful
STAMPendous Owl Clock Cling Rubber Stamp
STAMPendous Owl Clock Cling Rubber Stamp
You can start the Blog Hop HERE at The Stencil Specialist
but before you go, I do hope you will check out my projects using the beautiful Stampendous Owl Clock Cling Rubber Stamp and leave a comment for your chance to be a lucky winner.
To enter for your chance to win, all you need to do is leave a comment on one or all of the Designers Blogs, one comment equals one entry, four comments equals four entries. Only one comment per blog please. Please include what state you live in, as this competition is open to Australian residents only. Entries close midnight Friday 29th September AEST
To enter for your chance to win, all you need to do is leave a comment on one or all of the Designers Blogs, one comment equals one entry, four comments equals four entries. Only one comment per blog please. Please include what state you live in, as this competition is open to Australian residents only. Entries close midnight Friday 29th September AEST
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Julie stretched out creative limits this month by adding a twist.
We were challenged to create a Christmas project using the
Stampendous Owl Clock Cling Rubber Stamp.
... and I have to confess that I was challenged and that is GOOD!
Being challenged pushes our creative limits and gets us to work outside our comfort zone, learning so much along the way => Thank You Julie!
Once we were given the Christmas theme, my mind kept returning to Steampunk ideas, with lots of gears/cogs and metallics.
Here is my Steampunk Christmas card.
It is an 8"x 8" top fold.
I printed the image on X-press It blending card and coloured with Copic markers, fussy cut then went around the edges with a black marker.
I cut the patterned paper and printed the sentiment before assembling my card.
The font I used for the sentiment is Comic Sans MS
... wondering if the owl ate the mice?
I die cut bundles of cogs / gears from metallic cardstock and created a Christmas tree, layering different sizes and colours together for cheery Christmas decorations.
I tucked some mistletoe under the gears framing the top of the card,
so the owl is ready and waiting for a festive kiss.
... better photos to come when the sun is shining.
*** INGREDIENTS ***
Stampendous Owl Clock Cling Rubber Stamp
MISTI
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Stampendous Owl Clock Cling Rubber Stamp
MISTI
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
X-Press It A4 Blending Card
Copic markers - feathers - E30-31-33-35-37
Copic markers - eyes - Y18-38
Copic markers - beak - Y18 + YR23-24
Copic markers - vest & bow tie - G20-21-24 + R22-24-27
Copic markers - top hat - C-3-5-7
Copic markers - feathers - E30-31-33-35-37
Copic markers - eyes - Y18-38
Copic markers - beak - Y18 + YR23-24
Copic markers - vest & bow tie - G20-21-24 + R22-24-27
Copic markers - top hat - C-3-5-7
Copic markers - books
R20-21-22-24-27
B0000-91-93-95-97
G20-21-24-28
E21-23-25-27
W00-0-1-3
R20-21-22-24-27
B0000-91-93-95-97
G20-21-24-28
E21-23-25-27
W00-0-1-3
Copic markers - clock - Y00-11-15 + YR23-24-27 + W00-0-1-3
Copic markers - clock feathers - B0000-91-93
glasses & buttons - Kaisercraft metallic gel pen
Kaisercraft - Home For Christmas Collection - Poinsettia
Sizzix Big Shot
Sizzix Big Shot
Sizzix Thinlets Die Set - Gearhead
Couture Creations - Decorative Die - Be Merry Collection - Holly Berry Sprig
Paper Smooches - Stars Dies
rhinestones
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the patterned paper
Couture Creations - Decorative Die - Be Merry Collection - Holly Berry Sprig
Paper Smooches - Stars Dies
rhinestones
Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive - to adhere the patterned paper
Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Adhesive - to adhere the cogs / gears
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Sending a big Thank You to Julie from The Stencil Specialist for supplying the Stampendous Owl Clock Cling Rubber Stamp that I used today.
I know that the lucky winner from this September Blog Hop Giveaway will have wonderful inky adventures with this stamp, so don't forget to leave a comment with your state (Australian residents only) for your chance to win this beautiful stamp and then head on over to The Stencil Specialist blog to complete the Blog Hop.
I know that the lucky winner from this September Blog Hop Giveaway will have wonderful inky adventures with this stamp, so don't forget to leave a comment with your state (Australian residents only) for your chance to win this beautiful stamp and then head on over to The Stencil Specialist blog to complete the Blog Hop.
We have a Blog Hop with prizes every month, so you might want to follow me so that you don't miss out on Stampendous inspiration and more chances to win with The Stencil Specialist.
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I'm going to enter my card in the following challenges:
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2 Crafty Critter Crazies - Challenge #6 - Anything With A Critter Goes
A Bit More Time To Craft - Challenge #52 - Anything Goes
ABC Christmas Challenge - S for Sketch, T for Trio
I have a trio of stars layered on my steampunk Christmas tree and used three die sets
Allsorts Challenge Blog - Week 434 - Things With Wings
Cupcake Inspirations - CIC424
Day Dreamer Challenges - Challenge #2 - Always Anything Goes
Digi Choosday Craft Challenge - WK37 - Anything Goes
Happy Little Stampers - HLS Christmas Challenge Septmber 2017
Anything Goes - optional twist - Sparkle
there is a lot of sparkle on the owls glasses & buttons,
the metallic cardstock cogs have plenty of sparkle too
Jingle Belles - Christmas Tic-Tac-Toe
I have used red, metallic cardstock and bling
optional theme Picture Inspiration
Paint the flying spirit of the birds rather than its feathers
Well done! Totally unique and fun.I knew you girls could do it.
ReplyDeleteThank You Julie :)
DeleteI confess this one was a real challenge, especially when my mind kept wanting to go Steampunk style!
I was totally inspired by everyone's creative designs, especially with strategic masking and fussy cutting, no wings or clock opens up this stamp to endless inky options.
Great effort with your Steampunk Version Tracy! Wow. :-) Donna
ReplyDeleteThank You Donna :)
DeleteLove your card design! Great idea to trim off the wings, it gives the image a whole new style!
Love the steampunk take you have done on this card, looks amazing xxx
ReplyDeleteThank You Crece :)
DeletePS - don't forget to include your state if you're an Aussie - good luck in the prize draw!
Hi Tracy. I love the creativity in this - the cog Christmas tree is ingenious. I also loooove how each and every card in this hop is so different. Great variety!
ReplyDeleteDot x
Thank You Dot :)
DeletePS - don't forget to include your state if you're an Aussie - good luck in the prize draw!
I really love what you did with the stamp Tracy! I was totally stumped.
ReplyDeleteThank You Robyn :)
DeleteYes, I really struggled, especially because my mind had already decided steampunk and wouldn't move away from that line of thought. I was impressed with the variety of designs, especially with the creative masking and fussy cutting of the stamped images ... will need to tuck that idea aside to use too!
this is gorgeous Tracy
ReplyDeleteGr Karin
Thank You Karin :)
DeleteThis is such a fabulous holiday card! Love your great coloring and those beautiful embellishments. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. :)
ReplyDeleteThank You Meihsia :)
Deletesuch a beautiful and intricate holiday card, i really love the adorable scene you've created! thanks for joining our JINGLE BELLES tic tac toe game! ♥
ReplyDeleteThank You Lauren :)
DeleteWell, I think Julie set you all a challenge, but I think you have all done an excellent job, I love the way you have used the cogs, gears, and stars to make the Christmas tree, even though I will admit that I didn't realize this until Dot pointed it out, LOL, that' s me and my not so good eyes, I am impressed as it is now an idea to use for Christmas cards too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Tracy, for you gorgeous inspiration, love it.
Thank You Julie :)
Delete... yes, I think I got a big carried away with all the cogs and gears, it was quite addictive mixing the different sizes and designs!
PS - don't forget to include your state if you're an Aussie and best of luck for the prize draw if you are!
Fabulous! Love all the cog detail!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Digi Choosday! Jane S (DT) xxx
Thank You Jane :)
DeleteStunning card!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Digi Choosday! Hester
Thank You Hester :)
DeleteLovely sweet card, thanks for joining us at Day Dreamer challenge, cheers Sue N (DT member)x
ReplyDeleteThank You Sue :)
DeleteGreat fun card.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing at Allsorts 'Things with Wings' challenge this week and good luck x Susan x
Thank You Susan :)
Deletewonderful card :)
ReplyDeletethanks for joining us at SheepSki Designs Challenges. i hope you’ll join us again 🙂
Greetings
DT heike 🙂
Thank You Heike :)
DeleteThat is totally awesome. Love everything you have done.wow amazing
ReplyDeleteThank You Kathy :)
DeletePS - don't forget to include your state if you're an Aussie and best of luck for the prize draw if you are!
Awesome coloring ... and I love those gears ... so glad you joined our game of Tic-Tac-Toe at Jingle Belles.
ReplyDeleteThank You Stef :)
DeleteCute Owl Card. Thank you for sharing with us at Cupcake Inspiration Challenges.
ReplyDeleteSandy, DT
Thank You Sandy :)
DeleteLove your xmas tree, fabulous idea. Great colouring too. QLD
ReplyDeleteThank You Lynn :)
DeleteGood Luck for the prize draw!
Tracy that owl is fantastic great add with all those gears
ReplyDeleteHugs Nikki
Thank You Nikki :)
DeletePS - don't forget to include your state if you're an Aussie and best of luck for the prize draw if you are!
Love it. I'm thinking steampunk..Lauren Ashby 4055
ReplyDeleteThank You Lauren :)
DeleteGood Luck for the prize draw!
Tracy, this is wonderful a steampunk Christmas, love it.(Victoria)
ReplyDeleteThank You Cass :)
DeleteGood Luck for the prize draw!
Very creative & such a cute card! Thanks for joining our weekly challenge at QKR Stampede!
ReplyDeleteThank You Sherri :)
DeleteVery steampunk and very original for a Christmas card. It totally rocks. Thanks for playing at HLS Christmas challenge.
ReplyDeleteThank You Jane :)
DeleteWhat a great way to make steampunk look festive - so clever!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at ABC Christmas Challenge and I hope you will join us again soon.
Hugs
Carol x
Thank You Carol :)
DeleteWhat a fun card. Love how you used steampunk with that fabulous owl stamp. Thanks so much for playing along at Time Out.
ReplyDeleteThank You Joyce :)
DeleteSo wonderful, totally love it! thank you for joining us here at Daydreamer challenges.
ReplyDeletehugs Zowie (DT member) x
Thank You Zowie :)
DeleteVery laborious card. The whole looks great!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for sharing this beautiful card with us on HLS Xmas.
hugs,
BożenA DT HLS
Thank You Bozena :)
DeleteWow fabulous card! Beautifully put together!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at SheepSki Designs Challenges and best of luck with your entry.
Mary DT Member for SheepSki Designs...
Thank You Mary :)
DeleteWow made so crisp and with such great colours! Great images/stamps together! Thank you for joining us at TIME OUT!
ReplyDeleteThank You Gerrina :)
DeleteWow!! this is such an awesome Christmas card..love the way you have embellished it..Thank you so much for joining us at Happy Little Stampers - Anything goes with dies Challenge. Hugs xx Deepti Aggarwal
ReplyDeleteThank You Deepti :)
DeleteI love the collage of books, gears and that cute wise old owl. Wonderful. So glad you joined us at Morgan's ArtWorld.
ReplyDeleteThank You Arlene :)
DeleteFabulous card!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing at Pile It On & the ABC Christmas Challenge!
Helen x
Thank You Helen :)
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