Showing posts with label Craft a Scene. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Craft a Scene. Show all posts

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Craft a Scene April Challenge - Hills and Mountains

I made this card for the Craft a Scene challenge of Hills and Mountains.  I used a Sutter stamp for the Castle (I have been wanting to make a card with that stamp!!!) and several Stampscapes stamps.



I have been using PanPastel chalk when making my scenes because it covers so nicely and I can blend easily.  I am afraid the picture doesn't do the color justice.


Card Recipe

Images: Sutter Castle, Stampscapes Mountain, Hill and Branches
Paper:  Bazzill, Cryogen White
Markers/Ink: PanPastels and a little bit of Copics

Challenge for this card:
Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Craft a Scene design team has come up with for your inspiration. 
Have a Great Sunday!


NancyD

Monday, March 3, 2014

March Craft a Scene - Let it Be Spring

The March theme for Craft a Scene is to make a Spring scene. I have not done a scene with watercolor in a while so I thought I would make that my technique for this card.  I used Jayne Nestorenko stamps and a little bit of Jennifer Ellory paper.



Ranger Distress pens are very nice to work with and that is what I used for my watercolor.

Card Recipe

Images: Jayne Nestorenko Apple of My Eye Collection, Stampscapes birds
Paper:  Bazzill Yellow, Jennifer Ellory designer paper, Strathmore watercolor paper
Markers/Ink: Momento black, Ranger Distress Pens

Challenge for this card:
Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Craft a Scene design team has come up with for your inspiration. 
Have a Great Sunday!


NancyD

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Craft a scene Technique Challenge

The February theme for Craft a Scene is to use your favorite technique.  Well, I like so many techniques that I decided to try one that was new to me.  

My fellow DT Pia likes to stamp on photographs and she does a beautiful job.  I picked out a selection of photo prints while at the Savanna scenic stamping retreat a couple years ago, but I never had a chance to use them.  So today is the day!

My photograph is sky, a bit of mountain range and water.  The nice thing about this photo is that it is very neutral and can be used for almost anything that is winterish.  I am ignoring the fact that the photo is of water and choosing to pretend that it is snowy instead.



First I stamped the farm scene (came with the barn and a few cows), then I added the fence and horses.  The scene still seemed a little bare so I added the trees, birds and branches. I only added a little bit of color to the barn, cows and grass.  It is winter after all!

Card Recipe

Images: Photograph, Stampscapes stamps and one Sutter stamp
Paper:  Bazzill brown and black
Markers/Ink: Copics, Momento black

Challenge for this card:
Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Craft a Scene design team has come up with for your inspiration. 
Have a Great Sunday!


NancyD

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Tri-Shutter Winter Scene for Craft A Scene Challenge

This month at Craft a Scene we are making winter scenes with the option of making a Tri-Shutter card.  I thought you might appreciate a little bit of a tutorial to help transform your scene into a great looking tri-shutter card.

Start with a 5 1/2 by 12 inch piece of cardstock.  Score at 2, 4, 8, and 10 inches.


The tricky part is  cutting between the 2" and 10" score lines, 1 1/2 inches from the edge on both sides.  If you need help with this there is a great tutorial at Split Coast Stampers.


Next, take your piece of cardstock for the scene.  I used plain 120 lb stock because I am coloring with PanPastels, but you can also use glossy if you can find it 12" long.


Mark very line pencils lines at 2, 4, 8, and 10 inches, and along the two cutting lines (between 2" and 10").  This just gives you a guide to help with stamp positioning.


Unfortunately, I didn't take any more intermediate pictures. The next step is to stamp your images onto the paper keeping in mind the pencil guide lines.


After you have stamped and colored your scene, cut along all the pencil lines.  Then cut  1/8 of an inch of each side.


Glue all the sections in place and add sparkles or embellishments if desired.


When you are all finished the card folds flat and fits into a small envelop.  For this card, I used all Stampscapes plus an Our Daily Bread sentiment.  It is colored with PanPastels and highlights were added with Copics.

Challenge for this card:
Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Craft a Scene design team has come up with for your inspiration. 
Have a Great Sunday!

NancyD

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Ahhh, Autumn Days!

I have another card here for the Craft a Scene Trees challenge. This time I made it with a little bit more color in the sky.  I also tried combining Copics with PanPastels.  I wanted a little more definition in certain areas so I added complimentary Copic colors.  It turned out a little darker than I wanted it..


I used all Stampscapes stamps including my two favourite - the fence pieces.

Card Recipe

Images: Stampscapes,  
Paper: Bazzill Teal, Black, Cryogen White, SU Old Olive, and a wood grain cardstock that I found on closeout
Markers/Ink: Momento Black, PanPastels, Copics


Challenges for this card:
Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Craft a Scene design team has come up with for your inspiration. 
Have a Great Sunday!


NancyD

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Trees, Trees, Trees - Craft a Scene Challenge

I have a card for the new Trees, Trees, Trees challenge over at Craft a Scene.  I used all Stampscapes stamps for my quiet waters, misty scene.

I love camping and hiking in the woods!  It is not uncommon to be out walking in the early morning and see the mist hover above a stream or lake as the sun rises between the trees.



I stamped the background trees, rocks, water (051G) image then added a bit of rippling water with the 305C stamp.  Next I added lots of swamp grass and of course the birds in flight. The wonderful sentiment is from Our Daily Bread.

I colored the scene with PanPastels and then added White Brilliance ink on a cotton swab tip to form the mist.

Card Recipe

Images: Stampscapes, Our Daily Bread Quiet Waters stamp set 
Paper: Bazzill Teal, Black and Cryogen White
Markers/Ink: Momento Black, PanPastels, White Brilliance


Challenges for this card:
Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Craft a Scene design team has come up with for your inspiration. 
Have a Great Sunday!


NancyD

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Craft a Scene Fowl Weather Challenge

I made this card for the Fowl Weather challenge over at Craft a Scene.  I used the new stamps from Stampscapes.


The cloud stamp was turned in different directions to really show a troubled sky. I used the bird stamp several times because I wanted a big flock to be flying around looking for escape.

Card Recipe

Images: Stampscapes 
Paper: Stampin Up grey and Cryogen White
Markers/Ink: Momento Black, PanPastels, Copics
Embellishments: White gel pen


Challenges for this card:
Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Craft a Scene design team has come up with for your inspiration. 
Have a Great Sunday!

NancyD

Sunday, September 1, 2013

Craft a Scene - Dusk to Dawn Challenge

I have a card today for the Craft a Scene Dusk to Dawn challenge. I used all Stampscapes stamps from the new collection.  



I colored the cabin, trees and grasses with Copics and then filled in the sky and water with 2 different PanPastel blues.  Then I added a bit of black PanPastel around the edges to help create the idea that it is night-time.


Card Recipe

Images: Stampscapes 
Paper: Stampin Up Old Olive and Espresso, Bazzill blue, Cryogen White
Markers/Ink: Momento Black, PanPastels, Copics
Embellishments: White gel pen



Challenges for this card:
Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Craft a Scene design team has come up with for your inspiration. 
Have a Great Sunday!


NancyD

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Lady in the Park

I have another card for the Craft a Scene theme "In the Park".  I actually inked this one at the Savanna retreat a couple of years ago but never colored it.  I think it works ok for the theme as this lovely lady is walking in the park enjoying her surroundings.



I think most of the images are from Beeswax. The sentiment is My Favorite Things.  I am not sure about the trees though.  I colored most everything with PanPastel chalks.  The lady and tree trunks I colored with Copics.

Card Recipe

Images: Beeswas Images, Sentiment is My Favorite Things
Paper: Bazzell Pink and brown, Cryogen White for the scene, Whisper White for the card base
Markers/Ink: Momento Black, PanPastels, Copics
Embellishments: none this time


Challenges for this card:
Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Craft a Scene design team has come up with for your inspiration. 
Have a Great Sunday!


NancyD

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Playing in the Park with Craft a Scene

Our challenge over at Craft a Scene this month is "In the Park".  If you make it a "Picnic" then you will qualify for an extra prize.

My card is looking into the part from the trees.  I made it with mostly Stampscapes but the birds are Sutter and the squirrels are Art Impressions.  I colored most of it with PanPastels and then added details with Copics.



Card Recipe

Images: Stampscapes trees and grasses, Sutter birds, Art Impression bush, flowers and squirrels, Sentiment is My Favorite Things
Paper: Bazzell red and black, Cryogen White for the scene
Markers/Ink: Momento Black, Red and Blue, PanPastels, Copics
Embellishments: Kraft tag, Hemptique twine


Challenges for this card:


Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Craft a Scene design team has come up with for your inspiration. 
Have a Great Sunday!


NancyD

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Seahorse Under the Sea - Encaustic Technique

I have another encaustic technique card today for the Under the Sea theme over at Craft a Scene.

According to encaustic.ca ....

The term Encaustic is derived from the Greek word enkaien and means to burn into.
This procedure of applying molten, coloured wax to various surfaces was already used by the old Egyptians more than 3000 years ago – the resulting paintings of the mummy portraits are there for us to admire in the British Museum in London or in the National Museum in Cairo.



The image is stamped on glossy paper. I melted wax onto the hot iron and then smoothed the iron over the paper.  With a second color and a "flick of the wrist" I was able to make the floating kelp.


Card Recipe

Images: Can't remember the seahorse stamp (it was a shared image at the Savanna Retreat), Our Daily Bread sentiment
Paper: Whisper White,Glossy White, Glossy Black, Bazzill,
Markers/Ink: Momento Black, crayon wax
Embellishments: SU/Sizzix label punch


Challenges for this card:

Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Craft a Scene design team has come up with for your inspiration.
Have a Great Sunday!

NancyD

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Be Strong in the Lord!

Our theme this month over at Craft a Scene is "Under the Sea"! I actually made a card with crayon wax and an iron.  I learned the encaustic technique at the Savanna Retreat last year from Barb.  She actually helped me create this one.



The image is stamped on glossy paper.  I melted wax onto the hot iron and then with the "flick of the wrist" gently applied a swoth of color.  How you hold the iron and the flicking motion can make a difference in the final look.

Card Recipe
Images: , Our Daily Bread sentiment
Paper: Glossy White, Glossy Black, Bazzell, 
Markers/Ink: Momento Black, crayon wax
Embellishments: Prima Pearls, Spellbinders die



Challenges for this card:
Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Craft a Scene design team has come up with for your inspiration. 

Have a Great Sunday!

NancyD




Sunday, June 30, 2013

Craft a Scene Realistic Forest Animals - Final Week

Over at Craft a Scene there is one more week to get your "realistic forest animals" card in the challenge.  I made another one that actually has been sitting on my table for over a year.  I made this scene at the Savanna Retreat last year with Sutter Stamps that the gals had to share.




Card Recipe
Images: Sutter Stamps, Our Daily Bread sentiment
Paper: Glossy White, Glossy Black, Bazzell, Graphic 45 French Country 
Markers/Ink: Momento Black, Adirondack Inks, Copic gray
Embellishments: Prima Pearls, Spellbinders die



Challenges for this card:
Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Craft a Scene design team has come up with for your inspiration. 


Have a Great Sunday!

NancyD

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Craft a Scene Theme - Realistic Forest Animals

Hi all!  It is Sunday again and I am here with my card for the new theme over a Craft a Scene - Realistic Forest Animals.  We are making scenic cards with a bit of forest and at least one animal found in the forest.



My animal is the brown bear and we have lots of them here on Vancouver Island.  I saw one cross the road a few weeks ago just as I drove past he sauntered across the highway behind me.

I used Stampscapes images for most of the scene and Mark's Finest Papers for the bear and sentiment.



Card Recipe
Images: Stampscapes, Mark's Finest Papers Heinrich Collection
Paper: Cryogen White, Kraft Black, Whisper White 
Markers/Ink: Momento Black, PanPastels, a little Copic highlighting





Challenges for this card:
Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Craft a Scene design team has come up with for your inspiration. 


Have a Great Sunday!


NancyD

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Craft a Scene May Theme - Ships in the Night


The May theme at Craft a Scene is "Ships in the Night".  My card features a Stampscapes sky and rocky bank with a Coronado Island ship.



The sentiment is from JustRight - Cast all your Cares stamp set.


Card Recipe
Images: Stampscapes, Coronado Island, JustRight
Paper: Cryogen White, Kraft Black, Whisper White 
Markers/Ink: Moment Black, PanPastels
Embellishments: White Gel Pen




Challenges for this card:

Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Craft a Scene design team has come up with for your inspiration. 

Have a Great Sunday!
NancyD

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Down on the Horse Farm


The theme at Craft a Scene is "Down on the Farm" and you can make it any kind of farm that you want.  I decided this time I would make a horse farm.


I used a great Heartfelt Creations mountain/barn combination stamp to get me started and then add the horses from Sutter and Heartfelt Creations.  The branches and birds are Stampscapes.

Card Recipe
Images: Stampscapes, Heartfelt Creations Mountain/Barn 
combination, Sentiment from My Favorite Things, 
Horse pair from Sutter
Paper: Cryogen White, Glossy Black, 
Bazzill green, Whisper White 
Markers/Ink: Moment Black and Olive, PanPastels, 
and a few Copics
Embellishments: Distress Tea Dye, Prima Pearls, 
Spellbinders Fancy Labels


Challenges for this card:

Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Craft a Scene design team has come up with for your inspiration. 

Have a Great Sunday!
NancyD

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Down on the Farm at Craft a Scene

What a great theme Craft a Scene has going on now - Down on the Farm.  I love making scenes!  I found that I didn't have many stamps to depict a farm except the Sutter barn and a few Stampscapes cow stamps.  So I decided to create my farm just like the ones I see up and down Vancouver Island - mostly milking cows.



I started with the 146F Crooked Path and then add my Sutter barn.  Next I layered on a couple of 278F Soft Hill.  I masked off the parts I didn't want stamped over.

I added the two fences (293C and 289D) and then fit as many cows (154B, 157A,172A) in as I could.  I don't know why I added the mountains (211A) last as I usually start with them. We have a few on the island that look just like this stamp!



Card Recipe
Images: Stampscapes, The barn is from Sutter Stamps, Thank You is from Stampin Up
Paper: Cryogen White, Glossy Black, Bazzill green, Whisper White 
Markers/Ink: Moment Black, PanPastels, and a few Copics
Embellishments: Distress Tea Dye

Challenges for this card:

Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Craft a Scene design team has come up with for your inspiration. 

Have a Great Sunday!
NancyD

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Some Place Tropical Is Where I Want To Be!


I have another "Tropical Shores" creation to share with you as dt member of the Craft a Scene challenge blog.  This one is made with mostly Art Impressions stamps.  The sailboat is from Coronado Island Stamps.



I colored the images with PanPastels and used Momento Black and Olive Green for stamping.



Card Recipe
Images: Stampscapes birds and ferns, the islands and palms are from Art Impressions, and the sailboat is Coronado Island. Sentiment is from SU Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Bazzill blue, glossy black 
Markers/Ink: Moment Black and Olive Green, PanPastels
Embellishments: Jute and Michael's brad

We are having a design team call over at Craft a Scene.  If you love making scenes and would like to be part of this creative team just email me at Craftascene at shaw dot ca with your blog address no later than March 30th.

Challenges for this card:

Be sure and take a look at what the wonderful Craft a Scene design team has come up with for your inspiration. 

Have a Great Sunday!
NancyD