Stamp Review Crew: Earthen Textures

 

Recently I used one of the images from the In the Moment stamp set to embroider a small project.   I enjoyed that so much that I perused the catalog for other sets that I thought would be fun to embroider.   The Earthen Textures seemed like a great choice.  This time I challenged myself to see if I could use all SU materials for the embroidery. 

First I stamped the image on light cloth.  (I have a video of the In the Moment embroidery project including tips for stamping on fabric.  It can be found HERE.)  

I used the Natural 1/4" Wavy Trim to embroidery the wheat.  I like that wispy fibers of the trim look like the beard on a wheat stalk.  To deconstruct the trim I used scissors to clip the central thread holding the trim together.  Then it was easy to pull the outer threads apart.  This resulted in four strands of nicely textured thread.  

This picture shows the placement of the stamped images and the wheat once it was stitched.  

For the vase I used In-Color Jute Trim.   This has three strands of fibers twisted together.   I untwisted the strands which resulted in a lovely waved fiber strand.  I found that it was best to stitch with a fairly short length thread so that it did not fray too much and the waves were prominent.  

To make it look like the vase was siting on something I added five long horizontal stitches.    For this I again used the Natural Wavy Trim but this time I used the center strand.  Instead of clipping the central strand as in the second photo above I clipped the outer strands preserving the center strand.  This is a very soft and pretty strand that looks like it is chain stitched.  

I throughly enjoyed making this and have a few more stamp sets that I think would be pretty stitched so you may see more embroidery projects!

I'm so glad you have visited today and you can click on the buttons below to see more ideas from the talented and awesome Stamp Review Crew!    

 

 

To Terri's terrific creation!

To Stacey's project!

Stamps:  Earthen Treasures 

Ink:  Classic Gray Ink

Accessories:   Natural 1/4" Wavy Trim,  In-color Jute Trim 

Stamp Review Crew: Rays of Light Bonus Hop

                                                                                               

Hello and welcome to the latest Stamp Review Crew Blog Hop!   Our international crew highlights one Stampin' Up stamp set on each blog hop.  Hops are the first and third Mondays of the month and are a great way to get lots of ideas for using a set!   

If you click on the banner below you will be taken to the Stamp Review Crew website which has a complete list crew members and you can see all the past hops as well.

We are adding an extra bonus hop this month and our focus is the background stamp Rays of Light.  This is the second time our crew is highlighting this great stamp.   So after you have circled this current hop you can click HERE to see even more wonderful ideas!

The background for my project is fabric.  I used my iron to heat set the Rays of Light image on minki fabric.  Areas are depressed or "debossed" creating the design.  The result is a soft wonderfully textured background. To learn how to do this check out my video near the bottom of the post.  It is actually very easy to do!  I also have more examples of projects using this technique which can be found HERE.

The kitty, flowers and sentiment are from the Warm Welcome set (an Online Exclusive).  To make the kitten appear to look out the window, I inked just the edges with a Stampin' Write Marker omitting the face and legs.  

Below is the video of how I did this fun project!

I'm so glad you have visited today!  Please click on the buttons below to see more ideas for using the Rays of Light stamp set.  Have fun hopping!   

 

To Stacey's creation!

To Jay's project!

Stamps:  Rays of Light, Warm Welcome 

Paper:   Copper Clay, Early Espresso and Basic White cardstock

Ink:  Tuxedo Black Momento Ink, Stampin' Blends

Accessories:     Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Tombo Glue, Rectangle Die

Stamp Review Crew: In the Moment 2023

Welcome to the latest Stamp Review Crew Blog Hop!  We have some new members joining our crew.   Looking forward to all the wonderful creative ideas they will bring! 

If you click on the banner below you will be taken to the Stamp Review Crew website which has a complete list crew members and you can see all the past hops as well.

Our stamp set this time is the beautiful In The Moment stamp set.   I thought the line art images would be pretty done with embroidery.   I learned to embroider from my mom and grandmother and still enjoy this relaxing hobby.  It was fun to combine two of my hobbies for this project!

I stamped the image on light colored cloth and then
used the lines as guidelines for stitching.

 

Her hair is done so the strands are free.  
I was even able to keep the pulled back style with a little half ponytail!

This was so much fun to do!  Now I want to try embroidering with other stamp sets.  I think some of the flower sets would be lovely!  Below is the video with all the how-tos!

I'm so glad you have visited today!  Please click on the buttons below to see more ideas for using the In The Moment stamp set.  Have fun hopping!   

This way to Kim's cute project!

Or this way to Terri's terrific creations!

Stamps:   In the Moment

Ink:  Gray Classic Ink

Accessories:   Tear and Tape

Non SU:  Emboirdery Thread:   DMC 839, 841   Anchor: 0400, 0121, 0261, 1023, 0045   4 inch wooden hoop,  

Stamp Review Crew: North Pole Mischief

 

Surprise!   The Stamp Review Crew has bonus hop this month!   There are so many great holiday stamp sets that we thought would add another hop to the usual hops that are on the first and third Monday of the month.   If you click on the banner below you will be taken to the Stamp Review Crew website to see the other holiday hops. 

Our stamp set this time is a cutie.   It was the first one that caught my eye in the Mini Catalog.   (A kitty stamp is always on the top of my list!)

These little critters are so fun to color.  I made a small scene complete with an origami Christmas tree.

 I have a video and tutorial in the works for the Christmas trees and the bonus card below.  I'll add the link soon!

 

 This bonus card is made with the left over pieces from the origami tree.  (Details will be in the video.)

Thanks so much for hopping with the Stamp Review Crew.  Please click on the buttons below to see more mischievous projects!

To Jay's great project!

 

To Cindy's cute creation!

Supplies used:

Stamps: North Pole Mischief

Paper:  Design a Daydream Designer Series Paper, Basic White and Sahara Sand Cardstock

Ink:  Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers,  Momento Ink Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

Stamp Review Crew: 2021 Fall Sale-a-bration

The Stamp Review Crew has a bonus hop this month!  The format is a little different for this hop.  Instead of each member creating with the same stamp set as we usually do this time we are all using different Sale-a-bration products.   As always though we are archiving the hop for future reference.  Please click on the banner below to see past hops and to check out the bios of the crew members.

  

I chose to focus on the cute Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper.  The images are so happy you can't help but smile when playing with this fun paper!  A word of caution... the little guys are addicting and you will end up with more and more projects!

This is the project that started the fussy cutting frenzy!  I wanted to replace the penguin that was originally on the sled with the little bunny.  I added a tiny "rug" made of ribbon, made a few changes to the bunny's expression with a marker and gave her a purple scarf. 

A Christmas ornament for a special couple:)

This is a small framed piece with an easel back.  I have a previous video for making this type of mitered frame (see the bottom of the post for the video).  Start with a 6 inch by 7 inch piece of Designer Series Paper to make this size frame.

Don't you just want to hug this polar bear?!

This card uses the Stitched So Sweetly die for the green inset and popped-up border.  A very quick way to add dimension.

It's so hot today I would love to build a snowman!

Once I was on a roll cutting the little critters out I decided to cut out a few more and make a little 3D snow scene with a folded Christmas tree.  I made a video of how to make the tree.  (See the bottom of the post.)

These will be cute for winter decor even past Christmas!

So glad you stopped in today!  Please click on the buttons below to continue on to more great Sale-a-bration ideas!!

This way to Jay's blog!

 

 

This way to Charlet's blog!

 

Supplies used:

Polar Bear and Bunny Ornament:

Stamps: Daisy Lane

Paper:    Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper

Ink:   Just Jute Classic Ink

Accessories: Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon,  Stampin' Dimensionals, Adhesive Backed Snowflakes (retired)

Big Shot:   Layering Circles Dies, Give It a Whirl Dies

Magical Moments Polar Bear Frame :

Stamps: Many Messages

Paper: Whisper White Cardstock,  Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Misty Moonlight, Calypso Coral  and Just Jade Stampin' Markers,

Accessories:  Stampin' Dimensionals, Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack, Adhesive Backed Snowflakes (retired)

Big Shot:  Stitched So Sweetly Dies

Seasons Greeting Snowman Card :

Stamps: Joyful Life

Paper:  Whisper White and Gorgeous Grape Cardstock, Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Misty Moonlight, Calypso Coral, Fresh Freesia, and Just Jade Stampin' Markers,

Accessories:  Stampin' Dimensionals, Adhesive Backed Snowflakes (retired)

Big Shot:  Stitched So Sweetly Dies

Christmas Tree Scene :

Paper:  Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper

Accessories:  Stampin' Dimensionals

3D Frame Tutorial

Today is a fun day!   I have a tutorial that is featured on Split Coast Stampers!!  You can see the written tutorial by clicking HERE and there is also a gallery of projects that others have made using the tutorial HERE. 

This project was inspired by an acrylic photo frame that I saw in a store.  I thought I could adapt it as a great way to show off some pretty stamped stuff:)

It is super easy to make and you can use whatever Big Shot dies you have for the openings.

The butterfly display above uses three different Big Shot dies.

This origami theme uses one die run through the Big Shot several times.

And this smaller version uses a single die.

The video is short and sweet.  If you make one please leave me a link to your project.  I would love to see it and welcome you comments too!!

Paper Bracelet and Gift Box Video Tutorial

One of my tutorials is this week's feature on Splitcoaststampers!  Make a bracelet and matching gift box using scrapbook paper.  

Both written and video instructions are included. There is a gallery where you can post your version too!

Supplies:

Stamps:  Eastern Beauty

Paper:  Dapper Denim and Very Vanilla cardstock, Eastern Palace Designer Series Paper

Ink: Lemon Lime Twist and Dapper Denim Classic Ink

Big Shot:  Eastern Medallions Thinlets

Punches:  1" and 1-1/4" Circle

Accessories:  Liquid Adhesive, snail adhesive, pencil, .5 elastic beading thread, Mini Tassels Assortment

Faceted Basket Projects and Video Tutorial

The basket I designed using the Pyramid Pals Thinlits is the featured tutorial on Splitcoaststampers this week!  

There are several variations:

A basket

A favor box

A clutch purse

Here a couple others:

Birthday theme

Classic blue purse

Baby theme

I came up with this idea about a year ago.  In making it multiple times have discovered some tips and tricks for simplifying the construction and using paper with different patterns.  This updated tutorial includes those additional suggestions. 

For the written tutorial please click HERE.  There is link to the gallery as well to upload a picture of your project!