Sunsational Christmas Stockings

Hi everyone, Steph here today on the Sunsational blog using The Stockings were Hung stamp.  Christmas will be here very soon so be sure to get your Christmas cards mailed.

 

I colored each stocking a different color and added brads to "hang" them from the phrase.   

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Sunsational Thanksgiving Card

Hi everyone, I'm on the Sunsational Blog today with a Thanksgiving card.

I love this Gobble stamp. 

Since I wanted some dimension, I stamped it twice and fussy cut one of the images. 

I colored both with images Copic Markers.  Then added the fussy cut image to the main image with glue dots for dimension.  Next, I inked around the panel.

I matted the image with kraft cardstock before adding to a striped card.  The phrase was also matted and added to the corner of the card.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Steph

Trick or Treat with Sunsational Stamps

Happy Halloween everyone.  Steph Ackerman here with a cute card using the Trick or Treat Set.  This stamp set has 11 stamps for you to create a nice variety of Halloween cards.

 

I used a masking technique to create my design so it appears the ghosts are hovering over the pumpkin.

 

 

 

 

The pumpkin was colored with Copic Markers and the image was die cut with Spellbinders dies.

Using an assortment of Halloween papers, I created the card, then added the image on a larger circle before placing it on the card.  Trick or Treat was stamped and added to the card with foam adhesives for dimension.

 

Thanks for stopping by today.

 

Steph

 

Happy Halloween with Sunsational Stamps

Hi everyone, it's October and that means Halloween is coming.  I'm on the Sunsational blog today with this Cornfield Scarecrow.

I colored the image with Zig markers, then fussy cut it.

I had some fun Halloween paper in my stash which I layered with cardstock.  For a rustic effect to coordinate with the image, I used distress inks on my papers which I then added to my card.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Steph

Sunsational Halloween Card

Hi everyone, I've got a new post up for Sunsational Stamps.  This month we are getting ready for Fall and Halloween.   Be sure to check out the store for some fun stamps perfect for the season.


Today, I've created a card with Cats on a Fence. 

I began by coloring the image with markers and inks, blending them together.  Then I fussy cut the image.  Don't you love all the details?

 

I created a card from black cardstock then added striped paper on top.  I wanted the image to stand out so I placed it on a black panel which I then added to some Halloween paper that I edges with black cardstock.  The Trick or Treat tag was slipped behind the panel.

 

Thanks for stopping by today.

 

Steph

 

Happy Fall Y'all with Sunsational Stamps

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today with another post for Sunsational Stamps.  This month we are getting ready for Fall and Halloween.   Be sure to check out the store for some fun stamps perfect for the season.

Today I'm using Happy Fall Y'all.    Love how the cute hedgehog is hugging those pumpkins.

I used several colors of distress inks and a water brush to color the images.  I started with a light shade of brown on the pumpkins, then added dark brown and dark orange highlights with a touch of green for the leaves.  The hedgehog was also lightly inked with a pale cream ink.

The panel was inked with brown ink then matted with green and black cardstock.  The card was distressed before the panel was added.

Happy Fall Y'all! was cut apart, inked and matted to match the image.  Then the phrase was added to the card with foam adhesives for dimension.

Thanks for stopping by.

 Steph

Sunsational Halloween Blog Hop

Welcome to  Sunsational Stamps Design Team Blog Hop for August 2017. Thank you for joining  us today!  We will be showcasing one set this month for Halloween this 4x6 clear set "Trick or Treat" has 12 images including pumpkins, a ghost, bat, faces and 2 sentiments. They are too cute for words and you will be inspired by our amazing Design Team's projects. .

Here are a few simple rules we ask you to follow  to show support for each crafter and the time they have put into their work. In order to be eligible for the drawing for the blog candy and the Free digital stamp

1) you MUST visit each blog,

2) leave a comment,  

3) become a follower of each DT Members Blog and our DT blog at http://sunsationalstamps.blogspot.com/ 

We also are offering a special for this release:

You will get 10% off any order of $10.00 or more. Just use the code August17.

The code will be valid in the "Sunsational Stamps" store  

This special offer is good until  Sunday,  September 3rd at midnight  EST.   

 Grab your favorite beverage, and let's get hopping. 

I created this fun card by masking the pumpkins so the ghost appears behind them!  Such a fun technique!

If you happened to have stumbled upon this blog by chance or accident, please make sure to head to the first blog listed so you don't miss any of the Love we have to share with you. This hop runs from 9 am EST August 30th through  11:59 pm September 3rd, so you  have plenty of time to visit every blog in the list below.  

Here is the line up for the hop:

      Lisa        

LeeAnn  

Christine

Marji

Annie

Eileen

Lorraine

Margreet

Shylaa

Steph - You are here

Noe

So: now that we are fully inspired... how about getting creative and join us over on the Sunsational Stamps Facebook Challenge Page.

Thanks for stopping by.



Steph

Camping Trip with Sunsational Stamps

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today with another post for Sunsational Stamps.  This month we are celebrating the final days of summer and all that it entails.  Whether you like camping or fishing or anything in between, check out the store for some fun stamps.

I've used the Camp Out and Go Fishing sets.  I lightly colored all elements then fussy cut.

On the striped base, I added a panel of kraft cardstock.  The fussy cut elements where added to the card.  Then the phrase was popped onto the card.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

It's a Daisy Hello

I've got a new post on the Sunsational Stamps blog. 

I've used Daisy today as the focal point of my card.  I colored her with colored pencils, then die cut her and added her to the card.

Stop by the Sunsational Stamps blog for more inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

It's a camping trip with Sunsational Stamps

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today with another post for Sunsational Stamps.  This month we are celebrating summer and all that it entails.  Whether you like camping or fishing or anything in between, check out the store for some fun stamps.

 

I wanted a forest background so I picked the paper from my stash and simply tore paper to simulate water.  I fussy cut all the elements and positioned them on the card, adding foam adhesives to some for dimension.

Kinda cute, don't you think?

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Merry Christmas Santa

Hi everyone, I'm on the Sunsational blog today with a Christmas card.  It's mid July, so we are half way towards Christmas!!

How cute is Santa stuck in a chimney!

Please stop by the Sunsational Stamps store to see all the designs available.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Steph

Happy 4th of July

I've got a new post on the Sunsational Stamps blog today for 4th of July.

Hope you have a wonderful day.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Coffee Lovers Hop with Sunsational Stamps

Hi everyone, Sunsational Stamps is participating in the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.

I'm using the Love you Latte stamp set, a fun set with many images and phrases

I created a tag using a coffee stain stencil from Ranger with modeling paste.  To add a little color, I spritzed the tag with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist.

I cut out 2 of the cups and colored the center portions.  Then added the coffee sized strip across the center.

Please remember to stop by the Sunsational store to see all the designs that are available.  And stop by the Sunsational Stamps blog to see how the designers have used these stamps.  Be sure to leave comments along the way for a chance to win a prize.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Steph

Shark smiles with Sunsational Stamps

I've got a new post on the Sunsational Stamps blog. 

Today I'm using Ocean Critters 2.

Lovin' these critters.  Check out the smile on the shark's face. I wander what he's thinking!!!


Thanks for stopping by today.

Steph

Beach Day with Sunsational Stamps

I've got a new post on the Sunsational Stamps blog. 

It feels like a beach day so I used Cool Cari!  Isn't she adorable!

I had this fun pattern paper of the beach so I added Cari on top.  She is ready for the beach with her kitty tube and beach ball which were colored with Copic Markers.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Happy Father's Day with Sunsational Stamps

It's my day on the Sunsational Stamps blog and I've created a Father's Day card.

How cute is this?  Just perfect for the golfer in your life.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Steph

Bon Voyage with Sunsational Stamps

It's my day to post on the Sunsational Stamps blog.  Today I'm working with Ocean Critters.

Pop on over to the blog to see lots of inspiration by the design team.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Spring is Ducky

Hi everyone, I've got another post for Sunsational Stamps.  Have you seen all the stamps and images in the store?  Today, I'm using stamps from the  Sping is Ducky set.

Aren't they cute?

I love these feet sticking out of the water, so I just had to use this image!  I used an oval die to cut the image, cutting around the pussy willows so they remained free.  Then I matted it with a larger oval.

I colored the image with Copic Markers.  To create the background I used a Sizzix embossing folder to emboss the front panel of the card.  Then to emphasize the embossing, I  inked over the embossing and then wrapped the card with twine.

Don't you love it?

Be sure you visit in the store to see all the fun products available.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Will You Be My Hunny Bunny?

Hi everyone, I've got another post up for Sunsational Stamps. 

Have you seen all the stamps and images in the store?  I'm using Hunny Bunny today.

I wanted to create an Easter Egg shaped card so I used Spellbinders oval dies.

I die cut a blue oval for the card, then scored the oval in half.  I die cut another layer and placed it on top so you now have an oval card.  I then die cut a smaller layer from yellow cardstock.

I printed the image and colored it with Copic Markers.  Next, I die cut it smaller and placed it atop the yellow layer. 

I wrapped yellow ribbon around the card then placed the yellow layer on top with foam adhesives.

Be sure you visit in the store to see all the fun products available.

So happy you stopped by.

Steph

Hoppy Easter

Hi everyone, I'm so excited to be a part of the  Sunsational Stamps Design Team and my first post is live today.

Have you seen all the stamps and images in the store?  I'm using this Eggstra Adorable Easter Set.

I created a top fold card from brown cardstock and added a layer of pink cardstock on top.  I embossed this layer with a Cuttlebug embossing folder and lightly inked the edges.

I colored the bunny and easter basket with Copic Markers, then fussy cut them and added them to the card.  Hoppy Easter was cut apart, matted with cardstock and added to the card.

Be sure you visit in the store to see all the fun products available.

So happy you stopped by.


Steph