Happy Halloween -Scary Lady

Hello,
Been a while since we have posted here!!  But, I could not resist posting my Halloween cards.  I made them with one of my favorite images from the "Those Were The Days" sheet.  Just love this stamp--it's great for Halloween, belated birthdays, etc...  I made two versions:

There are a few more pics and materials list on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Have a scary Halloween!!
Karen Mcalpine

Lovely Audrey With Lots of Layers

Hi Smithies!
Seems like summer is just flying by!  I have been making a few cards while enjoying the cool inside--very hot outside in Michigan, USA.  For this card, I used the ever lovely Audrey Hepburn.  I added lots of die cuts and layers to this shabby chic card.

For more pics, materials list, and instructions see the full post on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Hope you are having a great day!
Karen McAlpine

Regal Cat Birthday Card

Hi Smithies!
I wanted to share this Regal Birthday card I made using the Stampsmith Stamp--Princess.  I love this stamp for humorous cards  paired  with a queenly sentiment!   Take a look.

Great stamp for all the cat lovers on your card giving list.  For more info and pics, see the full post on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Have a regal day!
Karen McAlpine

August Challenge--World Traveler

Hi Everyone!
The Stampsmith Challenge for August is up and running.  The theme for the month is:

World Traveler

For my project, I stamped several of the images from the Paris Full Sheet, cut them out and made them into a collage.

For more info and pics, see the full post on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Have a great day and don't forget to link up your World Traveler project on the Challenge Blog!!
Karen McAlpine

Vintage Tea Lady

Hi Smithies
I would like to share this vintage card with you today.  I used one of my favorite Stampsmith Stamps--Coffee Gal.   But for this card, Coffee Gal  is Tea Lady.

I did lots of distressing and tearing.  I added some fun tea die cuts and a crackle finish frame.  For more info and pics, click over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Hope you are having a great day!
Karen McAlpine

June Stampsmith Challenge--Alter It!

Hi Smithies,
The June Stampsmith Challenge is open and in full swing!  This month's challenge is:

ALTER IT

For my Design Team project, I altered a round paper mache box.  I used the large Sunflower image from the  Bontanica Full Sheet.

Before

After

Click over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating, for more pics and instructions.  Hope you are having a great day!

Karen McAlpine

Lovely Ophelia with Kraft Background

Hi Smithies,
Today, let's take a look at the Lovely Ophelia.  I used the Medium Ophelia and placed her on a background of Kraft CS and decorative papers.

Ophelia is stamped with black dye ink on smooth white CS and cut with a die.  For more pics and supplies, head over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating.

Hope you are having a super day!
Karen McAlpine

Lovely Lady in Rust

Hi Smithies!
I wanted to share this romantic card with you.  I used one of the ladies from the Belinda and Friends Full Sheet.    I stamped in a dark rusty colored ink (Siena Archival) and used lots of rust colored DP's.

I added a touch of yellow for a soft contrast.  See the full post on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.
Karen McAlpine

Audrey in the Spotlight

Hi Smithies,
Lovely Audrey Hepburn is in the spotlight today.  I stamped Audrey on glossy white CS and colored the background with blue distress ink.  And add lots of yellow papers and embellishments.

For more info, check out the full post on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Have a lovely day!
Karen McAlpine

Mother's Little Darling

Hi Smithies,
Mother's Day is this Sunday in the US.    I made this Mother's Day card for a friend.  I used one of the little darlings from the "Thank Heaven for Little Girls #1" full sheet. 

I added a pretty paper and Stickles to complete this card.  See the full post on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  I hope you are having a great day with lots of sunshine!
Karen McAlpine

Eiffel Tower in the Spring

Hi Smithies!
Today, I would like to share a Spring themed card with you.  I made this card using the Eiffel Tower image from the Paris Full Sheet.  Take a look.

A Kaleidacolor pad was used to stamp.  And, I added a thick coat of UTTE.   For more info and pics see the full post on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.   Hope you have a great day.

Karen McAlpine

Paris in the Spring "Time"

Hi Smithies!
Although it does not feel much like Spring here in Michigan, I wanted to share a fun and cheerful Spring card with you today.  I used the Eiffel Tower from the Paris Full Sheet. 

I added two layers of UTTE on top of the image.  Check out my blog, Dreaming and Creating, for more pics and instructions.  Have a great day!
Karen McAlpine

Let's Dance the Night Away!

Hi Smithies!
Let's get crazy and dance the light fantastic with Fred and Ginger.   I used one of the stamps from the "Let's Dance" full sheet on this uplifting card. 

The image is stamped on Glossy White CS with black dye ink.  I added lots of layers to complete this fun loving card.  The sentiment if from the "Say it Like it Is" full sheet.  For more pics and info, head over to my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Hope your day is filled with fun and stamping, of course!
Karen McAlpine

Floral Alphabet Love Card

Hi Smithies,
Continuing the Love/ Valentine theme today with a "love" card.  I used the letters from the Floral Alphabet to spell out the word "love".

The letters are stamped with brown ink on pink Cs.  For more info and photos, check out the full post on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  I hope your day is filled with love...and some stamping time.
Karen McAlpine

Juliet in Love

Hi Smithies,
Today, I would like to show how I made a Valentine's Day card using a non-traditional Valentines stamp.  I made this "love"ly card using the Juliet single and Rose Background.

For more details, check out the full post on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  I hope you are having a great weekend and find time to make a few cards!
Karen McAlpine

Butterfly Kisses Valentine

Hi Smithies!
Valentine's day is next week!  So, I wanted to give you a bit of  Love inspiration.  I used the super sweet single image, Butterfly Kisses.  I stamped this sweet image on white glossy CS in black die ink.  I mounted the stamped image on a sprayed ink background.

The sentiment is from the Paris Full Sheet.  Check out more info on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Hope you are having a great day!
Karen McAlpine

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Hi Smithies!
You know the song and how beautifully Judy Garland sings it.  Look at this great image from the Wizard of Oz full sheet.  Can't you just here the lovely contralto voice??!!   Let's take a trip Over the Rainbow.

I stamped Dorothy and Toto on white glossy CS with black dye ink.  The sentiment with song lyrics is also in the Wizard of Oz set.  See more photos of this card and a look at the inside on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Have a beautiful day over the rainbow.
Karen  McAlpine

Trip Down The Yellow Brick Road

Hi Smithies,
I have been working with my new Wizard of Oz stamp set!  Oh, boy, they are fun.  Contact Estelle for more info on this movie themed set.  Let's take a trip down the Yellow Brick Road!!

The image is stamped with Archival ink on glossy white CS.  I added a dry embossed brick road.  See my blog, Dreaming and Creating for more photos and info.  I wish you a lovely day!
Karen McAlpine

Warm up Winter Wishes

Hi Smithies,
Today, I would like to share a icy blue card made with one of the Flappers from Flappers #1 Full Sheet.  I set the lovely lady on a background of icy blue papers.

Doesn't she warm your heart!!??  Check out the full post  on my blog, Dreaming and Creating for more photos and details.  Hope you have a great day!
Karen McAlpine

Recycled CD Sleeve with Ophelia

Hi Smithies!
The January Stampsmith Challenge is now open.  The Theme is to recycle something and use one Stampsmith Stamp.

Notice: The Stampsmith is looking for a few Guest Designers on the Challenge blog!!  Click over to the Stampsmith Challenge blog to read all the details!!


For my Design Team project, I recycled a CD sleeve.  And, used the lovely Ophelia (Large, Right Facing).  

CD Sleeve

See the instructions and more photos on my blog, Dreaming and Creating.  Hope your day is full of sunshine.  And, some stamping!
Karen McAlpine