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Still Touching Up Toppers

2012-01-26T14:13:00.000-05:00

Hi all!
Sick of Christmas yet? I can't be because I'm still working on fixing our display tree for our ornament toppers. I'll be playing with Christmas all year!
I'm embarrassed about my topper from last week. Mandy (my daughter) said that it looked really floppy. I kind of ignored her and made up some excuse about not being able to get the petals to poof because of the

kind of paper and the crystal lacquer. When I really looked at them and realized how droopy they were,

which is totally unlike the look I like to give them, I realized I had to do something. I guess I just got

lazy last week. Take a look at the difference in the photo this week. It's one of those things you shouldn't get lazy about. The really, really great thing about having to revisit them was coming up with a new way (for me) to lift the petals and I think it's the easiest and best way I have used. GLUE DOTS!!!! Roll them into a little ball and insert under the petals. In one case I used 2 rolled together and in another

case I used one half of one. I realize there is a whole world of different glue dots out there, hopefully whatever you have will work. I had two different brands and tried them both. Each worked a little differently, but both worked. One of the bonuses was that if some of the glue dot got stuck to the ornament ball and had to be moved to another spot it did not take the finish off of the ball. I do have to move on to the jewels but that still means Christmas! I will be adding a jeweled star as a tree topper next week.
See you then.
Kathy

Outlines Challenge 36 - Feeling Blue

2012-01-23T05:00:00.003-05:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is....

"FEELING BLUE"

Use Blue as the main color.

We would like you to join this challenge for a chance to win a $25 Shopping Spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp Co. To enter the challenge you must use only stamps from Outlines; only one entry allowed Please add the URL to your actual blog post or online gallery to the InLinkz you will find at the end of this post. Please do not link to your main blog. Also, please link back to our challenge in your blog post or gallery..

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week...

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: 1002-I Olivia

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: H-213 Flower Medallion 3

Julie Warner

Stamps used: H-81 Sunflower, D-134 Leaf 1 Medium, B-1054 Script Thank You

Kecia Waters

Stamps used: K-704 Christmas Layering Collage

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: E-680 Flower Power Square Large

Sue Kment

Stamps used: D-310 Friendship is...

Challenge 35 - Love is in the Air Winner

2012-01-23T04:50:00.003-05:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Love is in the Air:

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2012-01-23 02:57:13 UTC

Congratulations to Stacy!

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Christmas Extended Again

2012-01-21T10:40:00.000-05:00

Well, I'm still working on sprucing up our display tree of Ornament Toppers, so that's what I have to show again this week. I'm still creating with the Poinsettia and Holly Toppers, there are so many directions to go with these. I've never made any out of printed paper, so I felt the need to go in that direction. I just did not want the normal Christmas colors, so I went back to my Graphic 45 Le Cirque paper pad. I chose the one pictured which is not very characteristic of Christmas, but I like the way it came out.

I had embossed one in gold and one in black sparkle, not knowing which way I would like it. I thought the gold would not stand out enough. When it came time to place it on an ornament I liked the subtle color of the gold embossing. This meant I had the black embossed one left and rather than discarding it

I made it into a card not even intended for Christmas. Kind of funky, but funky can be fun.

One other addition was softening the edges of the solid color paper with Viva's Paper Soft -Stone Grey. Working on these toppers I've come up with some new hints that I will share with you throughout the year. Last week and this week on the toppers I gave them stamped images and a coat of Crystal Lacquer before cutting them out. Try this, you will be pleased with the results.

(1) Embossing will not chip when cutting out.

(2) The finished project will be much more durable than just plain cardstock. It will give it a glossy

finish that is also pliable and does not crack.

That's it for now, back to the stamp room!

Kathy

Outlines Challenge 35 - Love is in the Air

2012-01-16T05:00:00.002-05:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme is:

"Love is in the Air"

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: H-1006 Hanging Heart

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: F-811 Tall Be Mine

Julie Warner

Stamps used: UMO - Assorted Hearts Unmounted, AA-845 Tiny Happy Love Day

Kecia Waters

Stamps used: F-811 Tall Be Mine

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: H-911 Sparkle Love

Sue Kment

Stamps used: H-915 Tattoo Heart

Challenge 34 - WInter Wonderland Winner

2012-01-16T04:50:00.001-05:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Winter Wonderland Challenge:

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2012-01-16 03:05:02 UTC

Congratulations to Linda!

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Christmas Extended

2012-01-12T12:18:00.000-05:00

Hi and Happy January!

The weather we have been having in CT makes for a very happy January. Love it! No snow yet and moderate temperature. I know it won't last, but I'm really enjoying it. I'm attempting to spruce up our display of Ornament Toppers for upcoming shows, so you may find it redundant to have me posting Christmas items now, but as I do it I'm coming up with some new ideas and wanted to share them. The picture of this Poinsettia Topper may look like most of the others but I did a couple of things that I hadn't tried before. Don't forget some of what I did can be applied to other projects, especially the posy series.

(1) For the first time I used both the Poinsettia Topper Large & Poinsettia Topper Small stamps and both the Holly Topper Large & Holly Topper Small stamps. I call it fully-loaded. I like the very full look it creates.

(2) I also added the Ornament Bottom stamp to the bottom of the ornament. I usually get lazy about

adding it, but it's really quite simple and adds a nice finishing touch.

(3) The BIG thing that I have wanted to try is so simple and really makes a difference for preserving

the topper! After all, we do want these passed to the next generation, don't we?

Before cutting the topper out I spread Crystal Lacquer on the top, flipped it over when dry, and did the same to the back. Then I cut it out. The Crystal Lacquer will preserve it and stiffen it, making it less likely to get destroyed. Also, if cutting out after putting the lacquer on, the embossing WILL NOT CHIP. If you don't know what Crystal Lacquer is, the best way I can describe it is to say after it is dry your project will have a hard glossy surface that is PLIABLE. I like using my finer to spread it, it's easier to clean off than a brush. ~Kathy

P.S. We are going to be working on updating instructions and many other things on the website. If you

go to the instructions for the Poinsettia Topper, don't despair thinking that you have to outline the whole

thing with glitter glue, a good sparkle embossing powder works just fine. Also don't think that vellum

is the only paper that should be used, many different paper products will do that all giving it a unique and

different look.

Outlines Challenge 34 - Winter Wonderland

2012-01-09T05:00:00.005-05:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this
week is to create a card using the idea of a

Winter Wonderland.

So let's see what wintery cards our design team has created for you this week:

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: C-820 Flurry Large, B-821 Flurry Small,
E-523 Snowflake Square Large

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: I-651 Snowman Scene, AA-858 Tiny Thinking of You

Julie Warner

Stamps used: C-820 Flurry Large, B-821 Flurry Small,
AA-861 Tiny Warm Winter Wishes, G-37 Tree Branch, C-424 Shower

Kecia Waters

Stamps used: I-791 Snowflake Topper

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: E-523 Snowflake Square Large

Sue Kment

Stamps used: G-37 Tree Branch, F-1141 Valentine Posy Center, I-1144 Birdhome

Sketch Challenge Winner

2012-01-09T04:50:00.004-05:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Sketch Challenge:

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2012-01-09 03:57:56 UTC

Congratulations to Deb F.!

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Outlines Monday Challenge 33 - Sketch Challenge

2012-01-02T05:00:00.004-05:00

Happy New Year!
We are thrilled to announce the addition of Julie Warner to the Outlines Team today! Julie is a veteran blogger and super talented designer! You may already know her from Spiltcoast or numerous other teams that she has designed with. We are tickled to have her sharing her talent with us each week!

Something new for 2012... Each month our first challenge will be a sketch challenge. With big thanks to Lisa Silver and her creative skills in designing all of our sketches! Our Outlines Monday Challenge theme this week is to create a card using the following Sketch:

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: F-808 Tall Candle Cake

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: H-1016 Sketchy Cupcake

Julie Warner

Stamps used: C-271 Hello, B-374 Striped Vase, E-553 Flower Strip,

B-93 Dotted Flower Small, F-93 Bunny Tail (butterfly and small flowers)

Kecia Waters

Stamps used: F-810 Tall Presents,
AA-832 Tiny Celebrate your Day, E-561 Star Strip

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: H-1159 Joyful

Sue Kment

Stamps used: AA-863 Tiny Have a Great Day

Holiday Thank You Winner

2012-01-02T04:50:00.003-05:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Holiday Thank You challenge:

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2012-01-02 03:17:38 UTC

Congratulations to Jackie Smith!

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Teaser from "The World of Michael Trent"

2011-12-31T11:02:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone! Here's wishing for a Happy New Year! This week I'm posting a "teaser" because there are not yet instructions for this beautiful candle holder. They will be posted next week via a link to Michael Trent's blog. This is a dynamite project for the New Year! Michael loves this stamp, he's done many, many projects with it. It is called Diamond Jewel (D-875). It was originally designed to make diamond shaped jewelry, which it lends itself beautifully to, but Michael has found all sorts of other uses for it. He also loves to mask, which is how he made this into a larger pattern. He'll show you how to do it next week!

~Kathy

Outlines Challenge 32 - Holiday Thank You

2011-12-26T05:00:00.025-05:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is to.....

Make a Holiday Thank You Card

We would like you to join this challenge for a chance to win a $25 Shopping Spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp Co. To enter the challenge you must use only stamps from Outlines; only one entry allowed Please add the URL to your actual blog post or online gallery to the InLinkz you will find at the end of this post. Please do not link to your main blog. Also, please link back to our challenge in your blog post or gallery..

As 2011 comes to a close, we are sadly saying Goodbye to two DT Members. Sandy and Robin have both been part of the Outlines Team for the past year and they will definitely be missed each week here at Outlines!

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: F-1049 Posy Greeting Center,
E-653 Spotted Petals Lg, D-654 Spotted Petals Med ,
C-655 Spotted Petals Small

Jenny Gropp
Stamps used: F-819 Prancer, C-261 Thanks

thanks on the inside.....

Kecia Waters

Stamps used: J-984 Holly Background, F-1049 Posy Greeting Center

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: H-1119 Jolly, Happy Soul
(sentiment is a rub-on)

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: H-905 Sparkle Thanks

Sandy Hulsart

Stamps used: E-520 Holly Large Square, B-539 Thank you Square Small, E-558 Holly Strip

Sue Kment

Stamps used: C-261 Thanks

Let it Snow Challenge Winner

2011-12-26T04:50:00.001-05:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Let it Snow challenge:

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-12-26 03:09:56 UTC

Congratulations to Carolyn!

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Clearly Christmas by Betty Bennett

2011-12-19T09:37:00.000-05:00

Are we still merry-merry as the deadline looms ahead of us? If not, take a look at this great poinsettia

topper created by Betty. It will give you a lift! It made my week! A lot of you are familiar with our ornament topper stamps, but if you aren't, take a look at them on the website. This topper is created from the small and large poinsettia topper stamps.

The product that was used was new to me, it's called Clearly For Art Modeling Film/Studio 490.

I've already ordered it and have some here to play with. You will be hearing more about this product and

we will be offering it for sale on our website.

Thank-you, thank-you Betty for sharing this with us!
Betty gives classes at Memory Lane in Missoula, Montana. http://www.missoulamemorylane.com/
Betty's blog is www.BettyBennettBlog.typepad.com

Outlines Monday Challenge 31 - Let it Snow!

2011-12-19T05:00:00.002-05:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is to.....

Let it Snow!

Create a card or project with a winter or snowy theme!

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: I-1071 Basic Tree

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: E-172 Design 1 Snowflake, E-347 Joy to the World

Kecia Waters

Stamps used: C-1136 May the...., H-1123 Star Light, Star Bright

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: I-651 Snowman Scene

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: E-523 Snowflake Square Lg. , B-752 Let It Snow Sq. Sm.

Sandy Hulsart

Stamps used: J-168 Lg. Frame Design, C-576 Triple Snowflake, B-171 Snowflake,
B-173 Design 2, E-172 Design 1, C-442 Warmest Holiday Wishes

Sue Kment

Stamps used: F-59 Zarek the Snowman
Sue also has a giveaway on her blog today for this stamp, so be sure and stop by!

Shiny and Bright Challenge Winner

2011-12-19T04:50:00.001-05:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Shiny and Bright challenge:

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
1
Timestamp: 2011-12-19 03:22:30 UTC

Congratulations, #1 Lynne N

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Outlines Monday Challenge 30 - Shiny and Bright

2011-12-12T05:00:00.004-05:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is.....

Shiny and Bright

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: C-655 Spotted Petals Smal l, AA-857 Tiny Thanks So Much

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: F-815 Tall Tree, I-915 Gift Card Holder Plain

Kecia Waters
Stamps used: I-989 Partridge

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: C-975 Snowflake Jewel

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: C-1087 Tree Jewel, K-704 Christmas Layering Collage

Sandy Hulsart

Stamps used: C-280 Christmas, C-291 Greetings, E-520 Holly Sq. Lg.

Sue Kment

Stamps used: C-1056 Script Happy Holiday, K-1185 Fancy Frame , F-59 Zarek

Tag Challenge WInner

2011-12-12T04:50:00.000-05:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Tag challenge:

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-12-12 03:09:58 UTC

Congrats to entry #4 from Olga!

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Ornament Toppers with Sarah Orr!

2011-12-09T09:16:00.000-05:00

Merry, Merry and Happy, Happy......

I had to show you these toppers from Sarah. She had been featured on our site a couple of years ago.
She creates the most beautiful toppers and her attention to detail is amazing!

The samples she sent were made with one of our more recent Ornament Toppers, Jewel Topper (I-1067). We designed this Topper with the idea that it it would be easier to work with, and it is. The results are stunning and I think it is my favorite!

Pearl pens work well on this one if you don't want to get into the crystals.
My photography is not great so its hard to see how really beautiful these are. I put them on white balls
so they would show up in the photo, but other co-ordinated colors would work really well.

Here's a couple of tip how Sarah makes these look so beautiful.....
She does a lot of outlining with glitter (not glitter glue). It's not as hard as you think if you use the Quickie
glue pen. I think Sarah does it with Art Institute Glue and the fine tip applicator.

The addition of the long string of beads is the other embellishment that make these outstanding. Again, not as hard as you think if you buy the pre-strung beads as shown in the photo.
Adhere them to the back as shown.

One tip... when you cut them on the ribbon part, adhere some glue, crystal lacquer or similar product to keep the edges from fraying. She also layers them which gives them a lot of depth.

Thanks for sharing Sarah!!

Outlines Monday Challenge 29 - Tags

2011-12-05T05:00:00.002-05:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is ....

Hang It Up Challenge winner

2011-12-05T04:50:00.000-05:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Hang It Up challenge

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
2
Timestamp: 2011-12-05 03:10:30 UTC

Congratulations, #2 Shirley Deatcher

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Outlines Monday Challenge 28 - Hang It Up

2011-11-28T05:00:00.002-05:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is to.....

Hang it Up!

Create an ornament or a wall hanging. No cards this week!

Make perfect Holiday Ornaments... Lots of instructions and pictures available!
Check out these sections on the Outlines Website...
Layered Ornaments, Jewel It! and Ornament Toppers

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: G-1117 Flying Peace Dove -- on sale today!

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: H-633 Cut Away Topper, F-1124 Posy Winter Greetings

Kecia Waters
Stamps used: F-817 Sparkle Sleigh

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: H-644 Poinsettia Topper Sm , J-643 Poinsettia Topper Lg

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: H-183 Plain Ornament, K-704 Christmas Layering Collage , B-752 Let It Snow Sq. Sm.

Sandy Hulsart

Stamps used: H-644 Poinsettia Topper Sm , J-643 Poinsettia Topper Lg

Sue Kment

Stamps used: I-179 Vintage Ornament

Gift Card Challenge winner-

2011-11-28T04:50:00.000-05:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Gift Card challenge

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
3
Timestamp: 2011-11-28 03:25:01 UTC

Congratulations, #3 Sue W

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Outlines Monday Challenge 27 - Gift Cards

2011-11-21T05:00:00.001-05:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is to.....

Create a Gift Card Holder

Outlines has a whole section of stamps designed

just for Gift Cards and you can see them here!

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: I-1071 Basic Tree

inside Jeanne's card...

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: I-925 Gift Card Holder Plain, F-484 Flower Fir Tree

Kecia Waters

Stamps used: I-921 Gift Card Holder - Kid

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: D-315 Season

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: C-278 Ho Ho Ho

Sandy Hulsart

Stamps used: E-336 Wreath Square Lg., E-345 Tis the..., B-337 Wreath Square Sm.

inside of card

Sue Kment

Stamps used: I-922 Gift Holder Baby

Autumn/Thanksgiving Challenge winner

2011-11-21T04:50:00.000-05:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Autumn/Thanksgiving challenge

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
4
Timestamp: 2011-11-21 03:10:39 UTC

Congratulations, #4 Tera

Stamp used: I-793 Split Layering Collage-Autumn

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Outlines Monday Challenge 26 - Thanksgiving

2011-11-14T05:00:00.000-05:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is to.....

create something with a Thanksgiving or Fall theme.

We would like you to join this challenge for a chance to win a $25 Shopping Spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp Co. To enter the challenge you must use only stamps from Outlines; only one entry allowed Please add the URL to your actual blog post or online gallery to the InLinkz you will find at the end of this post. Please do not link to your main blog. Also, please link back to our challenge in your blog post or gallery..

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: E-831 Turkey Square Large , AA-850 Tiny Happy Turkey Day

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: D-772 Pumpkin Pie Day, E-1046 Posy Leaf 2

Kecia Waters

Stamps used: I-1206 Cinderella, H-794 Split Layering Collage Blessings

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: E-831 Turkey Square Large

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: I-793 Split Layering Collage Autumn, AA-857 Tiny Thanks so Much

Sandy Hulsart

Stamps used: I-793 Split Layering Collage-Autumn
, H-794 Split Layering Collage-Blessings

Sue Kment

Stamps used: I-793 Split Layering Collage Autumn

Inspiration Photo challenge winner

2011-11-14T04:50:00.002-05:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Pretty in Pink challenge

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
4
Timestamp: 2011-11-13 03:37:23 UTC

Congratulations, #4 Lynn
Stamp used: C-468 Happy Christmas

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Outlines Monday Challenge 25 - Inspiration Photo

2011-11-07T05:00:00.021-05:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is to take inspiration from this photo colors, theme... whatever inspires!

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: E-1178 Bianca and Bob, AA-862 Tiny to a Special Couple

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: H-995 Snowman Tower

Kecia Waters
Stamps used: H-81 Sunflower, Sentiment is from I-921 - Gift Card Holder-Kid

Lisa Silver
Stamps used: H-1058 Sketchy Circle

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: E-575 Wishing You

Sue Kment

Stamps used: AA- Tiny Happy Wedding Day

Friendly Fliers Challenge Winner

2011-11-07T04:30:00.006-05:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Friendly Fliers challenge

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-11-07 02:58:36 UTC

Congratulations to Cheryl Lea!

Stamps used: G-1120 Winter Owl, D-764 Happy Happy Holidays

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Outlines Monday Challenge 24 - Friendly Fliers

2011-10-31T05:00:00.000-04:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is .....

Friendly Fliers

something that flies, butterflies, dragonflies, ladybugs, etc

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: G-1120 Winter Owl

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: G-1116 Caroling Bird

Kecia Waters
Stamps used: G-1098 Scarecrow

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: I-1152 Easter Birdies

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: E-519 Butterfly Square Large, B-1054 Script Thank You

Sandy Hulsart

Stamps used: H-81 Sunflower , B-379 Spotted Leaf , D-1156 Bye Bye Dragonfly,
AA-857 Tiny Thanks So Much

Sue Kment

Stamps used: I-1143 Nature's Fairies

Pretty in Pink challenge winner

2011-10-31T04:50:00.001-04:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Pretty in Pink challenge

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
7
Timestamp: 2011-10-31 03:30:19 UTC

Congratulations, #7 Barbara Washington
Stamp used: I-200 Summer Flowers

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Coloring Large Areas with Markers.

2011-10-28T07:41:00.000-04:00

One question we get asked is, "What do you use to color with to get such vibrant colors?" It's
not easy to answer because many different methods are used. Some people are not ready to
invest in Copic markers and want some info. One of my favorite methods for large areas is coloring with
Tombows (others will probably work) and pulling the color out with water. I use the water barrel
brushes. Here are some simple to follow instructions:
(1) Use paper that will allow you to blend the colors. I use the paper called Shimmer that we

carry online. It actually works better than some that I've seen labled for "watercolor."

(2) Outline the cat with Black Tombow as shown.

(3) Using a water barrel brush filled with water, pull the color from the edges toward the center.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not stop till you are done, working back and forth so that none of the

edges dry out. If it dries out at any point there will be a distinct water mark that is hard to get rid of.

The pumpkin was done just a little differently, with more area colored with the marker and a second

color added to give it a blended two color look.

Tombows used:
Black N15, Orange 925, Yellow025

Stamps used:
Catwalk I-1154, Prize Winner I-120

Background paper: Graphic 45 Le Cirque

Black and white dotted ribbon was used and the dots colored to coordinate with colors used.

The cats eyes have a dab of Viva Glass Effects (clear) which gives a nice effect.

Dots of gold Viva Pearl Pen in the swirls of the pumpkin also added a nice effect.

Another hint: when you looking for vibrant color, color in your area, then color over it again with the

same color or sometimes a different color. Experiment with this, you will be pleased with the results!

Outlines Monday challenge 23 - Pretty in Pink

2011-10-24T05:00:00.001-04:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is.....

Pretty In Pink

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: F-1118 Support Bird

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: G-1117 Flying Peace Dove

Kecia Waters
Stamps used: F-1118 Support Bird, F-1124 Winter Posy Greetings

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: H-939 Split Layering Collage-Indulge

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: D-658 Striped Petals Med, C-659 Striped Petals Small
, AA-858 Tiny Thinking of You

Sandy Hulsart

Stamps used: E-332 Ornament Square Lg., C-432 Christmas Blessings,
B-333 Ornament Square Sm.

Sue Kment

Stamps used: F-812 Tall Pram

Lots of Layers Challenge winner

2011-10-24T04:50:00.000-04:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Lots of Layers challenge

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-10-24 03:04:21 UTC

Congratulations, #2 Bonnie B

Stamp used: I-1065 Split Layering Collage-Birthday, C-238 Happy, C-239 Birthday

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Eat Drink & Be Scary Jack-O-Lantern

2011-10-21T11:47:00.000-04:00

I told you last week I would give you some brief instuctions for the Jack 'O Lantern Card. We
designed the pumpkin and the hat especially to be used for Zentangle but it is also great for just
coloring in. By the way if you haven't tried Zentangle, take a look at, it's lot's of fun. Go to instructions
on our site and scroll down to Halloween Zentangle to get an idea of what can be done with these
imanges. Our posy stamps are also great for this! We have Zentangle books on our site for purchasing.
This time I decided that I wanted to play with Smooch Paints. If you haven't tried them I think you are missing out. They give a nice mettallic look. They are especially good for small areas. The tiny brush that comes with it is great for getting into small areas, but as you can see they cover large areas as well.
The hat was painted with Tuxedo (black), Grape Soda (purple) for the band and the buckle was done with Sundance. The pumpkin was blended with the color Pumpkin and Sundance. I really did not know that you could blend Smooth but it worked well to create a little shading. The leaf was done with Apple Green. Jack's face was done with Tuxedo. I used Smooch's Top Coat over the Tuxedo on the hat to give it a slight sparkle look. This Top Coat can be used over any of you coloring to give a subtle sparkle. It creates a nice effect. Try it on butterflies and dragonflies. The star was colored with Tombow markers and glitter added.
The moon was punched from a Marvy 2 1/8" punch. I used colored card stock and added glitter
after I stamped the saying. Once again I used paper from the Graphic 45 paper pack Le Cirque for the striped background and layered it onto black card stock and Bazzill Copper.
Again I applied dots of Pearl Pen (gold) to the ribbon. I'm really liking this little technique, it really
brings your ribbon to life. Dimensional Silicone was used to raise to hat in the middle. The ends were glued down with The Ultimate.

Outlines Monday Challenge 22 - Birthday Bash

2011-10-17T05:00:00.000-04:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is ...

Birthday Bash

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: AA-839 Tiny Happy Birthday

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: F-58 Heart Butterfly, D-785 Happy, Happy Happy

Kecia Waters
Stamps used: I-1065 Split Layering Collage - Birthday, H-1066 Split Layering Collage - Enjoy

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: E-401 Candles Sq. Lg.

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: F-810 Tall Presents

Sandy Hulsart

Stamps used: E-400 Balloon Bouquet Sq. Lg., AA-854 Tiny It's Your Day....Enjoy

Sue Kment

Stamps used: G-980 Spooky Shoes

Halloween/Fall 2 Challenge winner

2011-10-17T04:50:00.000-04:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Halloween/Fall challenge

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-10-17 02:29:51 UTC

Congratulations, #3 Keely Yowler

Stamp used: H-368 Spotted Blossom

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Funky Holiday Color Themes and Changing Ribbon Colors to Match

2011-10-14T10:50:00.000-04:00

A while back we needed to fill in a spot on our Valentine display board. I took this great Layered Heart (I-696) that Michael Trent created and put it on a different background paper (sorry Michael but we needed a different color scheme). I love, love the coloring and layering he did! Who says Valentines have to be red and white? I took the black with white dot ribbon and colored the dots to match the ones on the paper. It's a little hard to see in the photograph, but quite a nice touch when you see the actual card.

Then I took the Wide Pumpkin Outline(G-1092) and Witch's Hat Outline(H-1090) that I had colored and put them on a background paper that was not so traditional.

Both of these papers came from the Graphic 45 paper pad Le Cirque. There are some nice papers in this pack, don't be afraid of the clowns! These are double sided papers and there are some very traditional designs on the other sides.

Changing the ribbon colors has become fun for me at the moment. Don't feel limited to ribbon colors just as you see them.

We have several shear ribbons in different colors that have white dots on them. These dots can be colored in with Copic markers to coordinate you color scheme. To go one step further, dot them with Pearl Pens. Wow, does this add a great dimension to the ribbon and your card!

The red/green and black/orange ribbons were
done with Pearl Pens on both sides. It's very stunning for a bow or just a border on a card, which is what I did on the pumpkin card. I dotted gold pearl pen onto a brown ribbon.

A helpful hint.... tape your ribbon down when doing this to keep it from jumping around.

Next week I'm hoping to give you some brief instruction for the pumpkin card using Smooch Paint.

Outlines Monday Challenge 21 - Halloween/Fall 2

2011-10-10T05:00:00.001-04:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is.....

Halloween/Fall 2

all good theme's have a sequel!

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: I-1206 Cinderella

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: F-1196 Apple Cart

Kecia Waters
Stamps used: I-1197 Apple Basket

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: I-977 Chandelier

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: I-1197 Apple Basket, AA-863 Tiny Have a Great Day

Sandy Hulsart

Stamps used: G-978 Spooky Hat

Sue Kment

Stamps used: I-1197 Apple Basket

Halloween/Fall Challenge winner

2011-10-10T04:50:00.000-04:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Halloween/Fall challenge

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-10-10 02:06:49 UTC

Congratulations, #3 Barbara Colbert

Stamp used: I-793 Split Layering Collage-Autumn

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Outlines Challenge 20 - Halloween/Fall Theme

2011-10-03T05:00:00.000-04:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is to create something with a

Halloween or Fall theme

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: G-1104 Batty Ghost

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: H-1090 Witch Hat Outline, B-1107 Happy Haunting

Kecia Waters

Stamps used: G-1103 Witchy Dog

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: H-907 Happy Haunting

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: B-1106 Spooky Happy Halloween, G-1102 Spooky Kitty

Sandy Hulsart

Stamps used: G-1101 Ghost Couple, B-1110 Have a Booo,,,

Sue Kment

Stamps used: G-979 Halloween Witch

Pick a Flower Challenge winner

2011-10-03T04:50:00.000-04:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Pick a Flower challenge

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-10-03 02:10:27 UTC

Congratulations, #4 Miriam N

Stamp used: H-1029 Jagged Posy X-Lg., G-1042 Pointed Posy Lg..

E-1027 Wavy Posy Med., F-1045 Posy Leaf 1,

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Outlines Monday Challenge 19 - Pick a Flower

2011-09-26T05:00:00.000-04:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is to.....

Pick a Flower

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: G-1038 Round Posy Lg., E-1038 Round Posy Med., D-1040 Round Posy Small

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: E-657 Striped Petals Large, D-658 Striped Petals Medium,
E-1046 Posy Leaf 2

Kecia Waters
Stamps used: H-81 Sunflower , AA-860 Tiny You're in My Thoughts

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: F-1169 Mini Flowerful 1

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: H-1037 Round Posy X-Lg. , G-1038 Round Posy Lg.
, E-1039 Round Posy Med , F-1049 Posy Greeting Center
, D-1156 Bye Bye Dragonfly

Sandy Hulsart

Stamps used: E-91 Dotted Flower Lg. , D-92 Dotted Flower Med.
, B-93 Dotted Flower Sm., E-756 Halloween Greetings Sq. Lg.

Sue Kment

Stamps used: I-127 Flower Collage

Lots of Layers challenge winner

2011-09-26T04:50:00.000-04:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Lots of Layers challenge

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-09-26 03:00:12 UTC

Congratulations, #1 Shirley

Stamp used: H-1029 Jagged Posy X-Lg. , E-657 Striped Petals Lg.

, C-659 Striped Petals Small

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Outlines Monday Challenge 18 - Lots of Layers!

2011-09-19T05:00:00.000-04:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is ...

Lots of Layers!

Any theme, any colors just build things up with lots of layers!

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff
Stamps Used: E-653 Spotted Petals Lg, D-654 Spotted Petals Med ,
C-655 Spotted Petals Small

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: H-1192 Fanciful, AA-858 Tiny Thinking of You

Kecia Waters

Stamps used: I-1060 Split Layering Collage-Southwest

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: G-1038 Round Posy Large, E-1038 Round Posy Med.

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: AA-839 Tiny Happy Birthday, E-522 Flower Sq. Lg.

Sandy Hulsart

Stamps used: E-338 Christmas Star Lg.
,C-238 Happy ,C-239 Birthday

Sue Kment

Stamps used: H-366 Whimsical Blossom , C-261 Thanks

Feeling Like Fall Challenge winner

2011-09-19T04:50:00.000-04:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Feeling Like Fall challenge

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-09-19 03:23:38 UTC

Congratulations, #2 Deb F.

Stamp used: G-1102 Spooky Kitty

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Outlines Monday Challenge 17 - Feeling Like Fall

2011-09-12T05:00:00.001-04:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is.....

Feeling Like Fall
use colors or an image that reminds you of Fall

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: G-1091 Wide Pumpkin Outline, D-771 Let us give Thanks

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: I-793 Split Layering Collage Autumn

Kecia Waters
Stamps used: H-794 Split Layering Collage - Blessings

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: I-1164 Woodlands

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: I-793 Split Layering Collage-Autumn,
AA-863 Tiny Have a Great Day

Sandy Hulsart

Stamps used: G-980 Spooky Shoes,
E-756 Halloween Greetings Sq. Lg. H-762 Web

Sue Kment

Stamps used: I-1063 Split Layering Collage Dog

Picture This Challenge winner

2011-09-12T04:50:00.000-04:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Picture This challenge

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-09-12 03:24:25 UTC

Congratulations, #1 Pamboe

Stamp used: I-1060 Split Layering Collage-Southwest

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Outlines Monday Challenge 16 - Picture This

2011-09-05T05:00:00.000-04:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is .....

Picture This
Incorporate a Picture into your design

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: I-38 Old Tree

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: D-106 Striped Poppy Med., B-603 Nature's Delights

Kecia Waters
Stamps used: K-1195 Frames & Mats, I-1063 Split Layering Collage-Dog

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: K-1185 Fancy Frame , D-1040 Round Posy Sm.

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: H-937 Split Layering Collage - Meow, AA-858 Tiny Thinking of You

Sandy Hulsart

Stamps used: I-592 Holly Photo Frame, E-558 Holly Strip, E-520 Holly Sq. Lg.,
F-1124 Posy Winter Greetings

Sue Kment

Stamps used: B-1052 Script Hug & Kisses, E-555 Dot Strip

Beautiful Borders Challenge winner

2011-09-05T04:50:00.000-04:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Beautiful Borders challenge

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-09-05 03:20:27 UTC

Congratulations, #6 Mary Jo

Stamp used: E-29 Sweet Snowman

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Outlines Monday Challenge 15 - Beautiful Borders

2011-08-29T05:00:00.002-04:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is.....

Beautiful Borders

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: Oval Posy X Lg, Lg, Med, Sm,

F-1049 Posy Greeting Center, E-555 Dot Strip

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: D-654 Spotted Petals Med., C-655 Spotted Petals Small

Kecia Waters

Stamps used: H-796 Split Layering Collage-Splash

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: E-686 Triple Stripe Strip

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: E-553 Flower Strip, B-385 Stem
E-1043 Pointed Posy Med. , D-1044 Pointed Posy Sm.
F-1049 Posy Greeting Center, C-375 Black Dot Vase

Sandy Hulsart

Stamps used: E-562 Ornament Strip,
F-476 Ornament Tree, H-448 Geometric Tree Background

Sue Kment

Stamps used: C-1051 Script Thinking of You

Four Legged Friends challenge winner

2011-08-29T04:50:00.000-04:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Four Legged Friends challenge

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-08-29 03:08:49 UTC

Congratulations, #5 Melissa

Stamp used: F-819 Prancer

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Outlines Monday Challenge 14 - 4 Legged Friends

2011-08-22T05:00:00.002-04:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is.....

4 Legged Friends

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: E-1180 Mazie & Max

F-1049 Posy Greeting Center

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: G-1102 Spooky Kitty,
B-1113 Bugs & Hisses to You

Kecia Waters
Stamps used: H-1064 Split Layering Collage-Woof,
B-1081 To err is human.

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: E-1178 Bianca & Bob

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: F-1167 Mini Catwalk,
C-1050 Script Happy Birthday

Sandy Hulsart
Stamps used: G-1139 Merry Mutt,
UMO-Celebration Celebration Unmounted on Wood Cushion

Sue Kment

Stamps used: C-1174 Murtle,
B-1057 Script Get Well

Summer Challenge winner

2011-08-22T04:50:00.000-04:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Summer challenge

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-08-22 02:32:36 UTC

Congratulations, #6 Mary Jo

Stamp used: D-658 Striped Petals Med B-603 Nature's Delights
B-372 Circle Vase B-384 Tall Leaf B-93 Dotted Flower Sm.

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Outlines Monday challenge 13 - Summer

2011-08-15T05:00:00.003-04:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is....

Summer

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: C-1176 Spot

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: H-805 Sparkle Wheelbarrow

Kecia Waters
Stamps used: I-795 Split Layering Collage-Seaside

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: E-830 Palm Tree Sq. Lg.

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: H-805 Sparkle Wheelbarrow

Sandy Hulsart

Stamps used: I-795 Split Layering Collage-Seaside,
AA-855 Tiny Relax and Enjoy, AA-847 Tiny Happy Retirement

Sue Kment

Stamps used: I-795 Split Layering Collage-Seaside,
AA-863 Tiny Have a Great Day

Lovely with Lace Challenge winner

2011-08-15T04:50:00.001-04:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Lovely with Lace challenge

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-08-15 02:07:26 UTC

Congratulations, #6 Stacy Sheldon

Stamp used: D-609 When there...

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Outlines Monday Challenge 12 - Lovely with Lace

2011-08-08T05:00:00.004-04:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is .....

Lovely with Lace

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: F-1048 Posy Centers, E-1027 Wavy Posy Medium,
D-1028 Wavy Posy Small, AA-858 Tiny Thinking of You

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: E-567 Happy Wedding Day

Kecia Waters
Stamps used: B-729 Always and Forever, E-1180 Mazie and Max

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: K-822 Sparkle Design

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: E-1043 Pointed Posy Medium, D-1044 Pointed Posy Small,
H-108 Clematis Large, AA-857 Tiny Thanks so Much

Sue Kment

Stamps used: I-938 Split Layering Collage - Girlfriend, AA-863 Tiny Have a Great Day

Photo Inspiration Challenge winner

2011-08-08T04:50:00.000-04:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Photo Inspiration challenge

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-08-08 02:01:18 UTC

Congratulations, #5 Tera
Stamp Used: G-1030 Jagged Posy Lg. , G-1034 Square Posy Lg.

, D-308 Life is...

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Outlines Monday Challenge 11 - Inspiration Photo

2011-08-01T05:00:00.000-04:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is a photo inspiration

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: H-551 Triple Stripe Background
Oval Posy Large, Medium, Small
; F-1049 Posy Greeting Centers

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: E-172 Design 1, E-766 Merriest Christmas Sq. Lg.

Kecia Waters
Stamps used: E-1178 Bianca & Bob ; K-1185 Fancy Frame

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: J-986 Ellason Background

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: B-1054 Script Thank You ; C-659 Striped Petals Small
D-658 Striped Petals Med

Sandy Hulsart

Stamps used: I-602 Leaf Photo Frame;
B-539 Thank You Sq. Sm.; E-680 Flower Power Sq. Lg.

Sue Kment

Stamps used: B-1054 Script Thank You

Christmas In July winner

2011-08-01T04:50:00.000-04:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Christmas in July challenge

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-08-01 03:23:48 UTC

Congratulations, #4 Lynn
Stamp Used: C-976 Angel Jewel

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Outlines Monday Challenge 10 - Christmas in July

2011-07-25T05:00:00.003-04:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is.....

Christmas in July

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: H-1123 Star Light, Star Bright, B-825 Let's be merry

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: G-1125 Christmas Kitty, B-1131 Have the Happiest

Kecia Waters
Stamps used: G-996 Angels

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: G-1117 Flying Peace Dove

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: K-704 Christmas Layering Collage
, B-1128 There's no man..

Sandy Hulsart

Stamps used: H-982 Wavy Poinsettia Med
, E-983 Wavy Poinsettia Sm, C-442 Warmest Holiday Wishes

Sue Kment

Stamps used: E-1121 Holiday Pooch , A-1133 Bah Humpug

Sweet Tooth Challenge Winner

2011-07-25T04:50:00.000-04:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Sweet Tooth challenge

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-07-25 02:27:12 UTC

Congratulations, #7 Keely Yowler
Stamp Used: E-807 Tall Heart Cake

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Outlines Monday Challenge 9 - Sweet Tooth

2011-07-18T05:01:00.002-04:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is a theme.....

Sweet Tooth

(create something with a sweet treat as the theme)

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: I-1065 Split Layering Collage Birthday, AA-840 Tiny Happy Cake Day

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: H-1016 Sketchy Cupcake

Kecia Waters
Stamps used: H-1016 Sketchy Cupcake, D-1076 Birthdays are...

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: E-402 Cupcake Sq. Lg.

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: D-1076 Birthdays are..., H-1066 Split Layering Collage - Enjoy

Sandy Hulsart

Stamps used: K-233 Inspiration Background , C-238 Happy , C-239 Birthday
B-398 Cupcake Sq. Sm. , B-397 Cake Sq. Sm.

Sue Kment

Stamps used: H-1016 Sketchy Cupcake

Polka Dots Challenge winner

2011-07-18T04:50:00.000-04:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Polka Dots challenge

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-07-18 02:10:30 UTC

Congratulations, #6 Tera
Stamp Used: I-936 Split Layering Collage-Kitty Kat

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

Outlines Monday Challenge 8 - Polka Dots

2011-07-11T05:00:00.003-04:00

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is to use .....

Polka Dots

So let's see what our design team has created for you this week.

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: I-552 Small Dot Background, C-1176 Spot,
AA-867 Tiny To a Great Friend

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: E-224 Funky Flower 2, B-1009 You're Fabulous!

Kecia Waters
Stamps used: 1002-I Oliva

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: E-224 Funky Flower

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: E-522 Flower Sq. Lg. , AA-839 Tiny Happy Birthday

Sandy Hulsart

Stamps used: H-550 Large Dot Background,
I-552 Small Dot Background, E-555 Dot Strip,
E-714 Watering Can Sq. Lg., C-721 Four Little Flowers

Sue Kment

Stamps used: C-1183 Felix

Red Hot Challenge winner

2011-07-11T04:50:00.002-04:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Red Hot challenge

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-07-11 04:02:41 UTC

Congratulations, #3 Barbara Colbert
Stamp Used: G-1163 Spring Bonnet,

H-912 Sparkle Thinking of You

Please contact us for your winning prize of a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp. And thank you to everyone who joined in on the challenge. We hope to see you again this week.

More minis!

2011-07-07T14:01:00.000-04:00

Hi!

Please notice, I'm back with you sooner than later! That's good for me!

I kind of want to finish up with the small Serendipity stamps and Paper Soft Color. I'm loving working with both the small images and Viva Paper Soft Color.

Here are a couple of samples making the small images even smaller by just using a portion of the image and cutting down the Frames and Mats stamp. I think they are really cute this way!

Also, adding critters to them gives a more whimsical touch. I love those turtles!

I added one more thing to the lime green card that you may not be able to notice in the photograph. There is window plastic, so this really makes it look like a framed picture.

Bye for now--be back soon!

Outlines Monday Challenge 7 - Red Hot!

2011-07-04T05:00:00.001-04:00

Before we get our challenge cards for today we would like to say share some Design Team News...

We are saying a sad Goodbye to Bev Gerard and Vicki Garrett, their term has come to an end with the Outlines Team. Bev and Vicki brought great ideas and creativity each week. We will miss them each Monday and wish them the very best!

We are also excited to be having two new talented stamping artists join our team, starting with today's challenge. Please join me in welcoming Sue Kment and Kecia Waters to the Outlines Team! Please make time to check out their blogs and say hello. Both of these gals are so creative and sure to WOW you with their fantastic colorings skills and creative ideas!

Our Outlines Monday challenge theme this week is .....

Red Hot!
use red as a prominent feature on your creation

Jeanne Streiff

Stamps used: H-1159 Joyful, F-1141 Valentine Posy Centers

Jenny Gropp

Stamps used: J-824 Sparkle Bouquet

Kecia Waters
Stamps used: I-1146 Fairy Ring

Lisa Silver

Stamps used: K-1185 Fancy Frame

Robin Kirkpatrick

Stamps used: H-911 Sparkle Love

Sandy Hulsart

Stamps used: H-369 Fancy Blossom

Sue Kment

Stamps used: H-1066 Split Layering Collage-Enjoy,
I-1065 Split Layering Collage-Birthday, C-1079 Happy Birthday to you...

Bleach It or Not Challenge winner

2011-07-04T04:50:00.000-04:00

Using Random.org a winner was chosen from last week's Bleach It or Not challenge

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Timestamp: 2011-07-04 01:15:18 UTC

Congratulations, #4 Pat M
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Timestamp: 2012-01-23 02:57:13 UTC

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