Collage Style Stamping

I do not know why the colors are so different from photo to photo...they were all made at the same time, same lighting, etc...Oh well...I did these collage stamped pieces in 2003 and 2004...they were gifts for my husband before we were married...This one I made in 2004...I computer generated the verses on a sheet of cardstock then I stamped the background using various images and colors of Ranger inks, then stippled the entire piece with inks...
The computer part was printed with a laser printer...I did let it set up for a day, before doing the stamping and adding the stippled inks...I wanted to make sure the black ink was cured somewhat before I added wet inks over it...My husband collects wolf stuff...with knowing this as we were dating...I bought this wolf image and used it as the main stamped image in the background...
I also stamped the same images, inks, etc onto a mat and framed it all...He hung it on the wall next to his bed, and thats where it still hangs today...I think this was the piece I gave him for our first anniversary...
This is not really collage stamped, as the words are computer generated and the background is actually made from torn papers, but it could be done with stamping as well...I used an acrylic box frame and a decorative mat...
I layered mulberry and decorative papers over a piece of cardstock, computer generated the message onto vellum, then tore each piece out and attached to the cardstock background with eyelets...


This was the first piece I made my hubby in 2003...I found this frame at dollar general, its a dark blue 8x8 frame...and it was perfect for what I had in mind...we knew from our first date, we were meant to be together...I had started buying stamps, that I wanted to use in making cards and projects for him...
I started with a plain piece of cardstock, cut to fit the frame...then I stamped the script images first, repeatedly across the piece, then begain layering the other stamped images over that, working from the lighter ink colors to the bolder or darker colors last...The lighter colors and images were stamped more often to create some movement within the piece, where the darker stamped images are only stamped once, they come forward and make a statement...I added some stippling with butterscotch ink to soften the entire piece, and it looks very nice in the dark blue frame...

I found my lace and trim....

gees...I really need to get more organized...about the time I think I have made some headway...I end up with boxes like these...I knew I had a box with some laces and trims...I have had this stuff for years...I used to sew and do craft shows...now, I use some of this kinda stuff when I make my handmade books...I did not realize that I still had this stuff...I have not seen some of it in so many years...now....I guess I need to start looking at more ways to use lace in my art...
I was thrilled with the find...but, dang...where am I going to put all this stuff...back to more organizing next week...

6x6 Pattern paper and Cardstock Sampler, Spring Themed

I have one of these available...It has 60 sheets of 6x6 paper and cardstock...Patterns and colors may vary from photo...Beautiful, Spring themed papers and cardstocks, with varying color combinations...6x6 paper/cardstock pack plus an assortment of die cuts...$6.00 plus shipping...
I take paypal, email me at debbiesdiecuts@yahoo.com

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$10.00 plus shipping

$7.00 plus shipping

Sizzix Small Pumpkin green die $4.00 plus shipping

Sizzix Flowers red die $5.00 plus shipping

Quik Cuts Kimono $3.00 plus shipping


Shipping will be based on total order...Email me at debbiesdiecuts@gmail.com for more info or total to pay thru paypal...

More stamps for sale...

This set of stamps is brand new...its a Nativity set, cant remember maker right now...$9.00 for the entire set...plus shipping
Round frame with poinsettias, holly and pine boughs...brand new, $2.75 plus shipping
Elf ringing bell, brand new $2.75 plus shipping
Clock with holly, vine, brand new $2.75 plus shipping
Christmas border, brand new $3.00 plus shipping
Bells with ribbon, brand new $3.00 plus shipping
email me at debbiesdiecuts@gmail.com if interested in any of these images, I take paypal

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Stampin Up Set-can't remember the name $15.00 plus shipping

Stampin Up background set $8.00 plus shipping

One Stroke Roses painting book $4.00 plus shipping...

Email me at debbiesdiecuts@gmail.com if interested

Tag book kit...

Tag book kit...approx. 5 x 7 in size, bind it all binding with 3 black cardstock tag pages, each page has coordinating pattern papers already attached plus has an assortment of die cuts in coordinating colors, beautiful fibers and assorted embellishments... Tag book kit $4.00 plus shipping

Coil Binder for Sale

Coil binder...This item is "brand new"...I have used it less than 10 times...works with 110# cardstock perfectly to make books of just about any size...I also have a whole bag (approx 75 coils) of coils in a variety of colors, the pliers mentioned in booklet, are not included with the coil binder, they did not come with this one...$69.00 plus shipping/insurance...I take paypal...
email me at debbiesdiecuts@gmail.com

New Cards with ISC...

I finally got to play with my newest set of nesties....I love the scalloped square and decided to make a quick card using some of the layers...All stamps used are http://www.innovativestampcreations.com

I like the way this card turned out...I started out by sanding the pattern paper, then lightly rubbing with distress ink...I stamped the bird, then masked him, stamped the branch, then stamped just the end again, to make the branch a bit larger, I used my martha border punch to make the trim for the bottom edge of the layering panel...I used the martha flower punch to make the blossoms for the branch and the flower at the top corner...I used my bone folder to curl the flower petals some, glued the flowers onto the branch, then added gold metallic paint to the centers...I layered two of the larger punch flower shapes, added a clear stone for the center...
Attention to detail...notice how the pattern paper design shows thru the bird slightly...I like that look, and the tiny punched flower shapes, work perfect with this branch stamp image...Be sure and check out Betsy's stamps and get this set...its so versatile...and we all love birds....

My Wedding Layouts-Sharing some scrapbooking...

This is actually our engagement layout...this was the photo that was in the newspaper announcing our engagement and wedding plans...I had been collecting stuff to make layouts with since we had been together...LOL...I just knew he was the one...and he says he knew it too...I did some computer printed vellum verses and used some clear stickers that I colored with alcohol inks...
This layout is our wedding vows part...a friend of mine was running around taking photos for me...she got some really great shots and it allowed me to make the pages, just like I wanted them to be...As you can see in the one photo, we got married on a veranda...with the pond-(i call bodies of water that big, lakes,) but they call it "the pond"...anyway...we decorated an arch attached to the railing and filled it with all sorts of wild flowers and sunflowers...it was a beautiful spring day, and everything was perfect...
I love this photo, but what folks didn't know, was he could not get the ring on my fat little finger...LOL...it finally went on...but it was kinda funny to both of us...and yes, we had practiced before hand...I loved this sunflower paper, the first time I saw it at the scrapbook store, and new I had to use it in my album...
and of course this is my favorite photo, we are married in this one...I had chose pink and black as my colors, but wanted lots of other accent colors, I love color, so I used wild flowers and sunflowers to add all the other colors...we got married on may 15, 2005 and I have only done 6 layouts so far...but, hopefully I can get more layouts done within the next few months...thats my goal anyway...
I wanted to share the photos of these layouts, as a friend wanted to see my wedding pics...so figured this was a good way to let her see them...

Swap cards I made this weekend

Red bird in Winter is for a winter themed swap I joined...I used markers to color the cuttlebug embossing, added the red bird die cut with a pop dot...
I colored the card using inks and sponges, then after I embossed and colored, I swiped the entire card with a distress ink pad and used my spritzer tool and a marvy black marker to spatter the card front...
This card is for a Valentine swap I joined...I used pattern paper, embossed and layered onto the cardfront, then swiped with distress ink...
I used a cuttlebug embossing folder to emboss the words across the bottom of the cardstock layer, added the sticky backed ribbon and layered a cuttlebug embossed sizzix heart die over the ribbon...

A Clear Book I made

This is a spin off of my ATC book...I used clear acetate for the pages, chipboard covered with cardstock and pattern paper for the covers...and an overlay page for the front cover..I used Ranger Alcohol inks to color the acetate pages, each a different color combo...I used white cardstock on the outside of the chipboard cover, so it could be stamped it would show thru the overlay...
The inside of the cover pages is covered with a pattern paper, with similar colors used in the book....I used punches and die cut shapes to make the photo or journaling areas for each page...
This little book was more an experiment and me just playing around a bit...but, I have to say, it was fun to make...
I may add some photos later, or give this book away, if someone wants it...
This is the last page and inside back cover...I attached all the die cut and punched shapes with Ranger Glossy Accents as my glue...since all the pieces were being mounted back to back, nothing shows from either side of the acetate pages...I only used the alcohol ink on one side of each acetate page...