SumMoreFun Monthly Challenge #1

SumMoreFun

New Monthly

Challenge #1

A New challenge is up on the
 SumMoreFun blog today.

There are some big changes with this challenge so read on carefully!

From this challenge onward we will be moving to one challenge a month.

Each challenge will have a theme, this may be a technique for you to try or a physical theme.

 We are no longer expecting you to link your blog post to our challenge post.

 We have a great new Facebook fan group called SumMore Fun Creations For Fun's Sake. 

All entries should be placed in the album labelled Monthly Challenge #1 26th Oct in this group which can be found by clicking the link above.

This means even if you don't have a blog you can now join in!!

On to our first monthly challenge:

This month's theme is All Dressed Up so get your Halloween designs added!

Here is my project to inspire you.

Using Raisin Boats Canines in Costumes I made this cute card.
I stamped my image and colored it.
I added my layers of paper behind and decided to add a little texture with that same onion bag from last weeks project.
This set is adorable and you can get it at the link below. 

Here is the set I used.

https://www.victorineoriginals.com/products/canines-in-costume-9252-z

This is my last Challenge post for SumMoreFun for a while.  I am taking a break due to personal reasons.
I hope to be back soon with you all.  But I'm not sure how long that will be as of Yet!!
Make sure you keep up with all the new challenge posts at SumMoreFun!!

Make sure you head over and join in the fun by linking up for your chance to WIN $20 towards Victorine Originals stamps or Raisin Boat stamps.

If you don't have any, you can order them here.
And guess what...
How about a discount code for you to use?

10% off!! WOOT!!!
Click the link below and the code will already be added.
https://victorine-originals.myshopify.com/discount/AMY10

Thanks for stopping by

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Amy

Thinking of you Tag

Thinking of you Tag

Good Morning crafty friends.
I am up on the SumMoreFun blog
today for my last personal post for them for a bit to share a
Tag I made using Crocus Craving .

I cut my tag shape using a embossed paper.
I used Tim Holtz Oxide inks to create my background.
I added some texture with fishnet. (actually an onion bag)
I stamped my images, colored and fussy cut them out and applied them to my tag.
I then took another piece of embossed cardstock, added Oxide ink and stamped my sentiment.

Also... Dont forget to join in our Challenge going on right now

Its a sketch challenge this go round.

Head over and link up for your chance to WIN $20 towards Victorine Originals stamps or Raisin Boat stamps.
If you dont have any, you can order them here.
And guess what...
How about a discount code for you to use?

10% off!! WOOT!!!
Click the link below and the code will already be added.
https://victorine-originals.myshopify.com/discount/AMY10

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Amy

Sketch Challenge SumMoreFun

SumMoreFun

Sketch Challenge

A New challenge is up on the
 SumMoreFun blog today.

We have decided to switch things up.
We are now doing some different and fun challenges.

This challenge will be a sketch to follow.
See all rules and details on the SumMoreFun blog.

For this challenge we have decided to use a sketch:

Pretty simple right?
Well. Yeah.. But for some that dont normally do sketches it can be a little tough.

I'm not a sketch person.
But was still able to come up with a little something

Here is my project to inspire you.

I started out using the New Crocus Craving set from the New Release.
I stamped my image and colored it using my gel pens.
I then used my circle punch to punch around the flower.
I also added some purple around it to make it pop from the white behind it.
I chose my papers. Which are a pretty pale and actually from a Christmas collection.
After deciding which colors go where everything fell into place.
Cutting my papers down to match the sketch.
I decided to use the sentiment with sympathy.
I think my mind knew I needed one of these cards coming very soon, since my fur baby isnt doing so well And I know she isnt going to be with us anymore.
That is what is so great with this set. You can use the seperate words to create a bunch of sentiments.
Although I dont think I will be giving this card to myself.  I will need one sometime to send out.

Make sure you head over and join in the fun by linking up for your chance to WIN $20 towards Victorine Originals stamps or Raisin Boat stamps.

 You can also order them here.
And guess what...
How about a discount code for you to use?

10% off!! WOOT!!!
Click the link below and the code will already be added.
https://victorine-originals.myshopify.com/discount/AMY10

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Amy

New Release BLOG HOP!!!

Good Morning!! Today is the day!! Yay!!

Make sure you comment on all the Design Team members blogs and the SumMoreFun blog for your chance to be a winner. 

Check out all the New Releases below and follow the links to get yours today!!

For today I have used the Crocus Craving set.

Here is my small canvas to inspire you.

For my background I used Unicorn Spit and just played with it.
I love the way it turned out.
I stamped directly on my canvas when it was dry.
 I decided to make my flowers pop off the canvas as I usually do more 3D anyway.
I stamped my flowers and fussy cut them out. I colored them lighter since the background was dark.
I also used the sentiment from the set.

Now keep reading to see all the new sets and to hop!!

Here are all the New Releases!!!

Amazing right??

Get yours here.

Here is the Full Croucus Craving set.

Isn't it beautiful??

As a thank you for just being here, take $5.00 off any order $10.00 or more at www.summorefun.com with the code: NEWRELEASE.

Now to the blog hop to celebrate. Hop through everyone's blogs and make sure to leave comments on everyone's pages. Each comment gets you another entry to win 6 Distress Oxide pads in the colors of your choice! (Retail value of $35.94)

 There are 48 colors to choose from. Which will you pick?
We'll announce the winner on October 15th on the SumMoreFun blog.

Ready to start hopping? These are all the lovely people who are joined us in creating.

Here is the link back to the SumMoreFun blog in case you get lost.

SumMoreFun blog

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Amy

An InLinkz Link-up

New Release Sneak Peek Day 1 Crocus Craving

The new release is Thursday, October 11th!

We have four new sets we can't wait to introduce you to. It's only four days away.
Make sure you stop by the SumMore fun blog every day for all the new release sneak peeks and projects by all the Design Team members.
Available to see full sets buy on Release Day!!!
We are having a BLOG HOP on Thursday for all the new releases and for your chance to win, make sure you come join in the fun!!

In the mean time, check out my project idea for Crocus Craving!

Isnt this stamp amazing??
So pretty, right?
I started off by stamping my image.
I used two different color inks.
I colored my image in highlights.
I layered my paper behind and added a piece of lace ribbon to it.

Remember this stamp and the rest of the set are available to buy this Thursday on release day.

I will be back also on Thursday for Our Blog HOP!!!
With all the new releases!!

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Amy

Love SumMoreFun Challenge38

Love

SumMoreFun

Mood Board

Challenge #38

A New challenge is up on the
 SumMoreFun blog today.

Here is our Mood Board

Here is my project to inspire you.

Of course I wanted to do something different than a card. So I did a Mixed Media layout that can be framed.
I used various stamps from Raisin Boat's stamp set Growing Love.
First I chose my scrapbook paper. Added white paint to the background.
Stamped the flower image and  using my stamp pad I added a design around it.  I then stamped my other flower image about 4 times and fussy cut each one out, each time making my cuts smaller and smaller.  I then stacked them to make a 3D flower.
I added more papers to add layers and plenty of fun stuff from my stash.
I also stamped the word love from the same set on the black paper. 

Remember you can use anything from the mood board to inspire you.

Something from a picture or even a color.

Make sure you head over and join in the fun by linking up for your chance to WIN $20 towards Victorine Originals stamps or Raisin Boat stamps.

If you dont have any, you can order them here.
And guess what...
How about a discount code for you to use?

10% off!! WOOT!!!
Click the link below and the code will already be added.
https://victorine-originals.myshopify.com/discount/AMY10

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Amy

Thanks Tag

Thanks Tag

Good Morning crafty friends.
I am up on the SumMoreFun blog
today to share a
Tag I made using Raisin Boat's Growing love stamp set and Victorine Originals Large Sunflower stamp. 

I started out with a blank tag.
I used Distress Oxides to color my background. I then stamped my images in black ink.
I stamped the sunflower and fussy cut it out and cut it in half to fit where I wanted it.
I also cut one of the leafs, colored it and wrapped in wire.
I used 3D dots to lift up the sunflower, lead and thanks.

Also... Dont forget to join in our Mood Board Challenge going on right now

Here is the mood board

Remember you can use anything from the mood board to inspire you.
Something from a picture or even a color.

Head over and link up for your chance to WIN $20 toward Victorine Originals stamps or Raisin Boat stamps.
If you dont have any, you can order them here.
And guess what...
How about a discount code for you to use?

10% off!! WOOT!!!
Click the link below and the code will already be added.
https://victorine-originals.myshopify.com/discount/AMY10

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Amy

Thanks SumMoreFun challenge37

Thanks for helping me grow!

SumMoreFun

Mood Board

Challenge #37

A New challenge is up on the
 SumMoreFun blog today.

Here is our Mood Board

Here is my project to inspire you.

Using Raisin Boat's Growing Love Stamp set.

I started out using my distress oxide inks to add my fall colors using red, orange and yellow.  I then stamped my image in green.
Added a few drops with the stamp from the set.  To make it look like its spreading its seeds for next year.
I honestly dont know why I keep using this stamp upside down. But to me it gives it so much more. Thinking outside the box, I guess.

I added a few layers of colored papers to make it pop.
And added the sentiment from the set.

Remember you can use anything from the mood board to inspire you.

Something from a picture or even a color.

Make sure you head over and join in the fun by linking up for your chance to WIN $20 towards Victorine Originals stamps or Raisin Boat stamps.

If you dont have any, you can order them here.
And guess what...
How about a discount code for you to use?

10% off!! WOOT!!!
Click the link below and the code will already be added.
https://victorine-originals.myshopify.com/discount/AMY10

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Amy

If I had a Rose

If I had a Rose!!

Good Morning crafty friends.
I am up on the SumMoreFun blog
today to share a
card I made using the A rose by any other name stamp set by Raisin Boat.

I made a clean and simple card.  I stamped my rose image in black.  I also stamped the sentiment in blue.
I colored my roses in partly leaving some white to add layers. I added blue and white layer card stock to make it pop.

Also... Dont forget to join in our Mood Board Challenge going on right now

Here is the mood board

Remember you can use anything from the mood board to inspire you.
Something from a picture or even a color.

Head over and link up for your chance to WIN. And the prize DOUBLES if you use Victorine Originals stamps or Raisin Boat stamps.
If you dont have any, you can order them here.
And guess what...
How about a discount code for you to use?

10% off!! WOOT!!!
Click the link below and the code will already be added.
https://victorine-originals.myshopify.com/discount/AMY10

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Amy

Choose to shine SumMoreFun Mood Board Challenge36

Choose to shine

SumMoreFun

Mood Board

Challenge #36

A New challenge is up on the
 SumMoreFun blog today.

Here is our Mood Board

Here is my project to inspire you.

Using Raisin Boat's Growing Love stamp set I stamped my images intentionally upside down. That was not a mistake. I wanted them to look like they were falling or flying in the wind .
I distressed around the edges and added a layer of papers behind. I set that part aside while I worked on my back ground. I added more layers of patterned paper directly to my canvas (hard cardboard).
I then used whipped spackle and gesso to add stencils and smears.
I also took the smaller stamps from the set and used them for my backhround using different color ink and stamping here and there.
I then started piecing my layers together and attaching them. Adding molds I made and other things from my stash like thread, washi tape, flowers and die cuts I previously had cut and flat backs.
I watered down my paint and splashed black and white on top using a paint brush. I also used my distress oxide inks to add details to the molds and for distressing.

Here's a close up.

I hope I was able to inspire you today.

Remember you can use anything from the mood board to inspire you.

Something from a picture or even a color.

Make sure you head over and join in the fun by linking up for your chance to WIN $20 towards Victorine Originals stamps or Raisin Boat stamps.

If you dont have any, you can order them here.
And guess what...
How about a discount code for you to use?

10% off!! WOOT!!!
Click the link below and the code will already be added.
https://victorine-originals.myshopify.com/discount/AMY10

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Amy

Dreamer

Dreamer!!

Good Morning crafty friends.
I am up on the SumMoreFun blog
today to share a
Mixed media canvas I made using one of the new releases.
A Rose by any other name.

I used one of the Rose stamps.
I stamped my image on a craft cardstock and colored it using Spectrum Noir color pencils. I fussy cut it out and set aside.
Using a blank canvas, I added gesso to seal my canvas and using stencils with whipped spackle I was able to add some texture.
I painted with colorbursts, adding water with a spray bottle until I was happy with the look.
After drying I added a dream catcher that I had fixed back up and added my stamped image to it.
This stamp set is amazing and Beautiful!
I then added a few metal finding peices from my stash and the word dreamer.
If you want to see more take a look around my blog for more inspiration.

Also... Dont forget to join in our Mood Board Challenge going on right now

Here is the mood board

Remember you can use anything from the mood board to inspire you.
Something from a picture or even a color.

Head over and link up for your chance to WIN $20 to use to buy Victorine Originals stamps or Raisin Boat stamps.
If you dont have any, you can order them at the links above or below.
And guess what...
How about a discount code for you to use?

10% off!! WOOT!!!
Click the link below and the code will already be added.
https://victorine-originals.myshopify.com/discount/AMY10

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Amy

Voyage SumMoreFun Mood Board Challenge35

Voyage

SumMoreFun

Mood Board

Challenge #35

A New challenge is up on the
 SumMoreFun blog today.

Here is our Mood Board

Here is my project to inspire you.

Using Victorine Originals Map Background stamp, I first stamped my image.
I decided to cut it and make two peices of a map.
Using gesso and my DecoArt paints I created a background color on canvas.
I then attached my map peices.
I used moss and twine as well as a few things from my stash.
I didn't intend for this to go more ocean themed but that's the beauty of art.  Sometimes things just are going to be what they want. 

Remember you can use anything from the mood board to inspire you.

Something from a picture or even a color.

Make sure you head over and join in the fun.

Head over and link up for your chance to WIN $20 toward Victorine Originals stamps or Raisin Boat stamps.

If you dont have any, and want to add to your stash, you can order them here.  Make sure you join the rewards program too.

And guess what...
How about a discount code for you to use?

10% off!! WOOT!!!
Click the link below and the code will already be added.
https://victorine-originals.myshopify.com/discount/AMY10

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Amy

Just wanted to say hi!

Just wanted to say hi!

Good Morning crafty friends.
I am up on the SumMoreFun blog
today to share a
Card I made using Victorine Originals Stained glass butterflies and a sentiment "Just wanted to say hi!".

I started out by stamping the stained glass image. I then took my glitter gel pens and started coloring making sure I was attaching each butterfly as it should be.
I did have to draw one small line to make one butterfly look right to me. But other than that, it was fairly easy to get it right. Being stained glass, its almost like a puzzle in a way.  And I love puzzles so it was fun to color.
I then cut my image down and attached it to my color layers to make it stand out.
I added the sentiment for a sweet hello card.

Ive also been given the hint to do something completely different with this same image by Sabrina, our wonderful boss lady.
So look back in a few weeks as Ive already started playing around with her idea.

Also... Dont forget to join in our Mood Board Challenge going on right now

Here is the mood board

Remember you can use anything from the mood board to inspire you.
Something from a picture or even a color.

Head over and link up for your chance to WIN. And the prize DOUBLES if you use Victorine Originals stamps or Raisin Boat stamps.
If you dont have any, you can order them here.
And guess what...
How about a discount code for you to use?

10% off!! WOOT!!!
Click the link below and the code will already be added.
https://victorine-originals.myshopify.com/discount/AMY10

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Amy

Live your dreams SumMoreFun Mood Board Challenge#34

Live your dreams

SumMoreFun

Mood Board

Challenge #34

A New challenge is up on the
 SumMoreFun blog today.

Here is our Mood Board

Here is my project to inspire you.

I was inspired by the top left picture. And the colors. I don't usually use yellow, so I decided to challenge myself with that color.
I started out with a white canvas.  I havent drawn in a while so I decided to draw right in the canvas some flowers and vines/leaves to include a garden feel.  Using Ken Oliver color Mineral like watercolor, I added yellow all around and colored my flowers and leaves in.
I stamped my image on white cardstock and colored the flowers using glitter gel pens.
I fussy cut it out and started figuring out my layers. Adding flowers, paper, burlap and other bits from my stash.
Once I felt they found their spot I attached each piece to the canvas.
I also added the words
"Live your dreams".
Because every canvas needs a bit of a saying. 

Here is a close up

I hope I was able to inspire you to join in our #Challenge.

Remember you can use anything from the mood board to inspire you.

Something from a picture or even a color.

Make sure you head over and join in the fun.

Head over and link up for your chance to WIN. And the prize DOUBLES if you use Victorine Originals stamps or Raisin Boat stamps.
If you dont have any, you can order them here.
And guess what...
How about a discount code for you to use?

10% off!! WOOT!!!
Click the link below and the code will already be added.
https://victorine-originals.myshopify.com/discount/AMY10

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs

Amy

Product list:

SumMoreFun: Victorine Originals- Tea Pot

Ken Oliver: Mineral Bursts

Prima: flowers/paper