Forever by Your Side - KSS - Let's Make a Scene 087

In honor of several of my friends who are currently buried knee-deep in snow, I have created another wintery Valentine. This Let's Make a Scene design sponsored by Kitchen Sink Stamps features the swans from Love Birds and this sweet, sweet sentiment from Love 4 Ducky & Teddy. It has been a while since I have stamped with the swans. I think this might be the last Let's Make a Scene design I made with a swan and it had an autumn theme.

Kitchen Sink Stamps Used:

Love Birds Multi Step Clear Stamps

Birch Trees Multi Step Clear Stamps

Love 4 Ducky & Teddy Multi Step Clear Stamps

Tree Friends Multi Step Clear Stamps
Cabin by the Lake Multi Step Clear Stamps

Color Recipes for

Birch Trees

Layer 2 Dark Chocolate by PTI

Layer 1 Baked Brown Sugar by SU

Swans

Layer 4 Gray Flannel by Memento

Layer 5 Versafine Onyx Black

Layer 3 Gray Granite by SU stamped off

Layer 2 Soft Stone by PTI stamped off

Layer 1 was not stamped. I cut a mask of Layer 1 and covered the birds to preserve the white while sponging on the water with Distress Oxide Tumbled Glass.

I added a little dry grass on the torn-paper snow banks.

I am entering today's card in the following challenges:

Crafty Friends Challenge #102 - Animals/Birds

Pattie's Creations Design Challenge 154 - Snowy Days/Nights

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 566 - Critters

Don't miss the chance to see more beautiful Kitchen Sink creations. Visit the blogs of the Kitchen Sink Crew below!

Kitchensinkstamps' Weblog by Maria Colosimo,

the owner and creator of KSS

Nana loves stamping by Jeanne Frontz

CCEE1543 - Reflections

Our CCEE hostess, Maryann, as assigned us the task of having fun with reflections for this week's CCEE Stampers' Challenge.

Here is what I came up with! Hope you like it!

I have used the following stamp sets from Kitchen Sink Stamps:

Love Birds Multi Step Clear Stamps
Cabin by the Lake Multi Step Clear Stamps
Birch Trees Multi Step Clear Stamps

The sentiment is by Verve.

Look in on the fabulous reflections created by the CCEE Team!

Joanne Grzelak

Anne Harmon

Vicky Gould

Sabrina Friel

Lois Bak

Amber Hillman

Liz Williams

Frances Bryne
Maryann Einam

LMS - Swan Lake

It's 2nd Monday and time for another Let's Make a Scene card sponsored by Kitchen Sink Stamps. I am excitedly waiting to catch a whiff of autumn in the air here on the Texas Gulf Coast. It hasn't happened yet, but I am anxiously looking forward to fall's arrival as you can see in today's design.

Today's scene was created using Memento Dandelion, Peanut Brittle and Morocco for the autumn leaves of the Birch Trees Multi Step Clear Stamps. The trunks were stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa and Toffee Crunch. The lake is from Cabin by the Lake Multi Step Clear Stamps and stamped with Memento Summer Sky. The swan comes from the Love Birds Multi Step Clear Stamps set. Thinking of you is a part of Words of Love Clear Stamps. The die cut fence is from Impression Obsession.

The Kitchen Sink Crew:

 Lisa Somerville - designer

 Maria Colosimo - owner and creator

Kitchen Sink Stamps will again be sponsoring the Mod Squad Challenge this coming Wednesday.
Check it out and play along. One lucky winner will receive a $25 Kitchen Sink Gift Certificate!

10 Minute Monday with Kitchen Sink Stamps

Today I am using images that I haven't worked with in a while. These beautiful swans are from a Kitchen Sink Stamps set called  3 Step Love Birds. After stamping the swans, I clear embossed them as my masking technique to add the colored background. (post sponsored by Kitchen Sink Stamps)

10 Minute Card

Stamps: Love Birds Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Inks: stamped in the following layers on the swan

5 - Memento Tuxedo Black

4 - Memento Gray Flannel

3 - Stampin' Up Going Grey

2 - Stampin' Up Goding Grey stamped off once

1 - Versamark clear embossed

Sponging - Stampin' Up Bashful Blue

Die Cut: Majestic Elements by Spellbinders

20 Minute Card

Stamps: Love Birds Multi Step Clear Stamps, Bicycle Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
and Tree Friends Multi Step Clear Stamps

 by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Inks: stamped in the following layers on the swans

5 - Memento Tuxedo Black

4 - Memento Gray Flannel

3 - Stampin' Up Going Grey

2 - Stampin' Up Goding Grey stamped off once

1 - Versamark clear embossed

Sponging - Stampin' Up Bashful Blue

Grass - Stampin' Up Pear Pizzazz

Foreground Plants - Memento Potter's Clay

Die Cut: Majestic Elements by Spellbinders

Embellishment: Ribbon

Kitchen Crew for Kitchen Sink Stamps

 Lisa Somerville - designer

 Maria Colosimo - owner and creator

Ruched Ribbon - KSS 10 Minute Card #79

Thanks so much for stopping by to check out this week's Kitchen Sink Stamps' 10 minute design. Before I jump into it, I wanted to let you know that next Monday, Kitchen Sink Stamps will be releasing 3 new stamp sets. Look for some sneak peeks to begin popping up toward the end of the week with the full reveal on Monday, July 9.

For this week's Kitchen Sink Stamps 10 minute card design, I had fun playing with ruched ribbon. I just slapped Scor Tape on the back of my grosgrain ribbon and bunched it up any which way across the card front. One great thing about using this method to attach ribbon is that it fits smoothly into an envelope and does not require extra postage! In the Kitchen Sink Gallery the keyword for this week's design is 10MC79.

Stamps: Ribbons with a Cause Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Basic Black, and Regal Rose by Stampin' Up

Inks: Ribbon - 3 SU Regal Rose, 2 SU Regal Rose stamped off once,

1 SU Regal Rose stamped off twice

Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Nestabilities and Scor Tape

Embellishment: Ribbon

Stamps: Love Birds Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Words of  Love Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K Designs and Basic Black by Stampin' Up

Inks: Dove - 3 SU Going Grey, 2 SU Going Grey stamped off once,

1 SU Going Grey stamped off twice, 4 SU Basic Gray stamped off once

5 SU Basic Grey

Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Nestabilities and Scor Tape

Embellishment: Ribbon

Stamps: Hey Chick Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Glorious Green, and Daffodil Delight by Stampin' Up

lauderdale by BasicGrey

Inks: Chick - 3 SU Crushed Curry, 2 SU Daffodil Delight,

1 SU Daffodil Delight stamped off once, 4 SU Really Rust stamped off once

Grass - SU Gumball Green

Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Nestabilities and Scor Tape

Embellishment: Ribbon

Stamps: Mother's Cameo Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs, Basic Black by Stampin' Up

Inks: Cameo - 5 Memento Tuxedo Black, 4 SU Basic Gray,

3 SU Going Grey, 2 SU Going Grey stamped off once, 

1 SU Going Grey stamped off twice

Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Nestabilities and Scor Tape

Embellishment: Ribbon

Stamps: Butterflies Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Pool Party, and Basic Black by Stampin' Up

Inks:  Dark Butterfly -  3 Memento Tuxedo Black, 2 SU Bermuda Bay, 1 SU Pool Party
Lighter Butterflies - 3 Memento Tuxedo Black, 2 SU Pool Party, 1 SU Pool Party
stamped off once

Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Nestabilities and Scor Tape

Embellishment: Ribbon

I hope you get to check in on Maria, Julie, Makiko, Lisa, and Connie! Each one has some Kitchen Sink fun for you today!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Maria

A Basket of Irises for Queen Becky

This beautiful creation by Queen for the Day BeckyTE was the inspiration for my basket of irises! I loved browsing through the amazing cards in Becky's gallery. That girl can color!!!

Stamps: Iris Multi Step Clear Stamps, Basket Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps, and Love Birds Multi Step Clear Stamps

by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White and Elegant Eggplant by Stampin' Up

wisteria by BasicGrey

Inks: Iris - 2 Memento Grape Jelly stamped off once, 3 Memento Grape Jelly,

1 Memento LuLu Lavender, 4 SU Elegant Eggplant, SU Apricot Appeal sponged on lower petals

Leaves and Stems - SU Lucky Limeade and Old Olive

Basket - 3 SU Soft Suede, 2 SU Soft Suede stamped off once, 1 SU Soft

Suede stamped off twice

Grass - SU Certainly Celery

Sentiment - SU Elegant Eggplant

Sponging - SU Pool Party

Embellishment: Ribbon and crystals

Kitchen Sink Stamps - 10 Minute Wedding Cards

There are not many restrictions on today's 10 Minute Card Challenge. Use your Kitchen Sink images and anything else you like to complete a wedding card in 10 minutes! I went with an embossed card front with white and black as my primary colors, but make yours any way you like!

If you play along and add your card to the Kitchen Sink Gallery, please include keyword 10MC26.

Stamps: Champagne Celebration Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps, 

Wedding Rings Multi Step Clear Stamps,
and Love Birds Multi Step Clear Stamps
 by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Inks: Champagne Flutes - 1 SU Going Grey stamped off once, 2 SU Barely Banana, 

3 SU Going Grey, 4 Memento Tuxedo Black

Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Nestabilities

Stamps: Sweetheart Roses Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Wedding Rings Multi Step Clear Stamps
 by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Ink: Roses - 4 SU Cherry Cobbler, 3 SU Ruby Red, 

2 SU Ruby Red stamped off once, 1 SU Regal Rose,

Sentiment: Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Nestabilities

Stamps: Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Wedding Couple Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Wedding Rings Multi Step Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Inks: Daisy - 3 SU Crushed Curry, 2 SU Crushed Curry stamped off once, 

1 SU Daffodil Delight, 4 SU More Mustard

Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Nestabilities

Embellishment: Black Grosgrain Ribbon

Stamps: Love Birds Multi Step Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Inks: Swan - 3 SU Melon Mambo, 2 SU Pixie Pink, 

1 SU Pixie Pink stamped off once, 4 Memento Tuxedo Black

Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Embellishment: Pearls

Stamps: Wedding Rings Multi Step Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Inks: Rings - 1 SU Barely Banana, 2 SU Crushed Curry stamped off once,

3 SU Crushed Curry, 4 SU More Mustard

Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Nestabilities

I have added this last one for SCS Clean and Simple Challenge 125 - red, white, and black.

Stamps: Heart & Roses Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Wedding Couple Multi Step Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Ink: Rose - 3 SU Real Red, 2 SU Real Red stamped off once,

1 SU Real Red stamped off once, 4 SU Cherry Cobbler

Stem - Memento Tuxedo Black

Leaf - 2 Memento Tuxedo Black, 1 Memento Tuxedo Black stamped off once

Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

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Drop in on the Crew and see their latest Kitchen Sink Stamps creations!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

Thanks for dropping by today!

KSS Tuesday Tip - Working with White Images

Some of you may not be aware that I host a weekly thread in the Kitchen Sink Forum called Tuesday Tips which gives specific tips on ways to use and be successful with multi layer stamps. So today I am posting this week's tutorial here on my blog as well so you can get an idea of the kinds of things you can learn there about layered stamping.

The focus this Tuesday is on working with images which are white. This can be tricky so I am going to share with you what I do. I am using as my example the swan from 3 Step Love Birds. This technique also works well with the lamb and the doves.

First I stamped layers 5, 4, 3,  and 2 on white card stock. For the swan I stamped layer 5 in Memento Tuxedo Black, layer 4 SU BasicGray stamped off once, 3 SU Sahara Sand stamped off once, 2 SU Sahara Sand stamped off twice.

Instead of stamping layer 1 on top of the other layers, I stamped and cut out a mask using layer one and placed it over the stamped swan. To get this "white" effect, I never stamp layer one on the swan.

This next step is what makes the white image really begin to pop. I placed another mask across the swan to create a horizon line and sponged SU Marina Mist ink for the water.

I then removed the horizon mask but left the swan mask so that I could sponge SU Baja Breeze for the sky.

At this point, the swan mask was removed to reveal the white swan. What do you think?

I then added some beautiful spring tulips in the forefront to create a shore line.

The swan panel was then used to create a card for Splitcoaststampers Color Challenge 316. I hope you like it!

Stamps:  Love Birds Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Bitty Tulip Bouquet Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Big & Bold Swashes Clear Stamps,

and Father's Pocket Watch Multi Step Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Baja Breeze, and Marina Mist by Stampin' Up

Inks: Certainly Celery, Baja Breeze, Marina Mist, Basic Gray, and Sahara Sand by Stampin' Up

Grape Jelly, Lilac Posies, and Tuxedo Black by Memento

Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Dimple Corner Punch

Embellishment: Martha Stewart Seam Binding Ribbon

This tutorial as well as one for stamping a white lamb will be in Tuesday Tips tomorrow in the Kitchen Sink Forum! The lamb I will be using to create my challenge card for the Tangled Up in Creativity Challenge - In like a lion, out like a lamb! It's coming, Dawn!!! I promise!

Caramel Kittens

The colors for today's Color Challenge #263 over at Splitcoaststampers are Pretty in Pink, Dusty Durango, and Creamy Caramel. I ended up with caramel kittens! Aren't they sweet!!

Stamps: Kittens & Pup Multi Step Clear Stamps , Hey Chick Multi Step Clear Stamps, Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps, and Love Birds Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps
Papers: Dusty Durango, Pretty in Pink, Creamy Caramel, and Whisper White by Stampin' Up, nook and pantry by BasicGrey
Inks: Kittens - Layer 4 - SU Close to Cocoa, Layer 3 - SU Creamy Caramel, Layer 2 - SU Creamy Caramel stamped off once, Layer 1 - Memento Desert Sand, Grass - SU Kiwi Kiss, Flowers - SU Pretty in Pink and SU Dusty Durango, Sentiment - SU Dusty Durango and Pretty in Pink 
Tools: Crop-o-dile and  Cuttlebug Paisley Embossing Folder
Embellishment: Ribbon 

Endless Love

Here is my take on a design that has been making the rounds at SCS. I don't know the origin, but it sure is cute. I used my Scor-Pal to put tucks in the groom's shirt and a Cuttlebug embossing folder for the bride's gown.

Stamps: Love Birds Multi Step Clear Stamps and Words of Love Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps
Papers: Pure White by GinaK and Basic Black by Stampin' Up
Inks: Versafine Onyx Black
Tools: Heart Nestabilities, Victoria Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Embellishment: Ribbon and Pearls

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

The Crew at Kitchen Sink Stamps is excited today to have Connie who is currently Guest Designer present this week's challenge.

Connie's challenge is entitled "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" and requires that we use one of the fabulous floral sets from Kitchen Sink Stamps to create a Valentine. The twist is that no red or pink are allowed!

As you can see, I chose to use the 3 Step Pansy. I decided today to add a little dimension and texture to my blossom. I stamped the complete pansy twice. The first pansy I cut out the entire blossom. The second pansy, I cut out only from layer two up. I then distressed and inked the edges before layering them on top of each other.



The card front is 5 1/2 inches square.

Join us in today's challenge and link your card to our Paper Craft Planet group page! Be sure to include the tag KSCC#7. And while you're at it, link it to the What's Cook'n with Your Kitchen Sink Stamps Contest over at Kitchen Sink where prizes are to be had for the lucky winners!

Stamps: Pansy Multi Step Clear Stamps and Love Birds Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: White by Papertrey, Almost Amethyst and Lavender Lace by Stampin' Up

Inks: Almost Amethyst, Lovely Lilac, So Saffron, Kiwi Kiss, and True Thyme by Stampin' Up

Embellishments: Rhinestone, Ribbon, and clear atyouSpica

Tools: Nestabilities and Bird and Vine Cuttlebug embossing folder.

Thanks, Connie, for this fun challenge!

Be sure to check on the unique Valentine's created by the entire KSS Crew today:

Nicole Tammy Angela Dee

Julie Lori Maria Connie

Love Birds and Love Words

Well, here it is Monday again and time for me to post my latest Kitchen Sink creation. I decided to create a Valentine using Kitchen Sink's new Love Birds and Love Words. What could be more perfect for Valentine's Day?

I wanted my doves to be as white as possible so I cut the first layer of the doves from white cardstock before stamping on the shading layers.

Stamps: Love Birds Multi Step Clear Stamps, Words of Love Clear Stamps,
and Mix It Up! Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Basic Black, US White, Riding Hood Red by Stampin' Up, Red Roses by Paper Pizazz

Inks: Sahara Sand, Basic Gray, Riding Hood Red by Stampin' Up

Embellishments: Die Cut Corners, Crystals, Ribbon

Tools: Cuttlebug Die Cut Corner, Heart Nestabilities

The Kitchen Sink Crew members all have new projects to share with you today. Be sure you drop in to check out their fabulous work!!

Nicole ** Tammy ** Angela ** Dee ** Julie ** Lori ** Maria

Casing jaydekay

I was thrilled and delighted to see that jaydekay had been selected as Featured Stamper number 101 on Splitcooaststampers today. What an awesomely talented lady!! You can see her amazing gallery here. I have chosen to case her Valentine Cutie seen here.

I didn't have any of those sweet cuties that she used to create her sweet card, so I went more with Victorian romance.

Stamps: Heart & Roses Multi Step Clear Stamps and Love Birds Multi Step Clear Stamp
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Naturals Ivory and Groovy Guava by Stampin' Up, Gold Flourishes by the Paper Studio

Ink: Pink Pirouette, Groovy Guava, Ruby Red, Kiwi Kiss, and Old Olive by Stampin' Up, Versamark

Embellishment: Gold Embossing Powder, Ribbon, Dimensionals

Tools: Nestabilities, Birds & Swirls Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

SCS Sketch Challenge 210

I followed Tammy's lead and used the new 3 Step Love Birds to create a sympathy card for this week's Sketch Challenge at Splitcoaststampers. Thanks, Tammy, for the inspiration.
I know I will be making more of these!

Stamps: Love Birds Multi Step Clear Stamps, Heart & Roses Multi Step Clear Stamps, and
Holly & Mistletoe Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Georgia Pacific Tan, Close to Cocoa, US White, and Chocolate Chip by Stampin' Up, Sugared by BasicGrey

Ink: Whisper White Craft, Sahara Sand, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Ship by Stampin' Up

Embellishment: Ribbon

Birds of a Feather

This Kitchen Sink Monday brings with it lots of excitement because tomorrow Maria will be presenting 4 fabulous new sets of her gorgeous stamps available for pre-order. The sneak peek cards I am sharing with you today were all created with her new 3 Step Love Birds.

To see the rest of the releases and to have an change to win all four sets, be sure to visit Maria's Kitchen Sink Blog and leave a comment here by midnight tonight so that your name will be included in the drawing.

For the first card above I used:

Stamps: Love Birds Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Georgia Pacific Tan, Metallic Gold, Gold Wedding Rose Photo by the Paper Studio

Inks: Whisper White Craft Ink, Sahara Sand, Going Grey by Stampin' Up, Versamark

Embellishments: Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Beads, Heated Ribbon

Tools: Nestabilities


For the second card I used:

Stamps: 3 Step Love Birds by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Chocolate Chip by Stampin' Up, Gold Flourish Vellum

Inks: Whisper White Craft Ink, Creamy Caramel Craft Ink, Basic Black Craft Ink by Stampin' Up, Versamark

Embellishments: Gold Embossing Powder on the distressed edges, Brads, Gold Ribbon, Gold Beads


And for the third card:

Stamps: 3 Step Love Birds and 3 Step Bells (for the &)

Paper: Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip by Stampin' Up, Glitter Embossed Designer Paper, Mulberry Paper

Ink: Whisper White Craft Ink, Creamy Caramel Craft Ink, Basic Black Craft Ink by Stampin' Up
Versamark

Embellishment: Copper Embossing Powder, Copper Ribbon

Tools: Ticket Corner Punch


Be sure to drop in on all the Kitchen Sink Designers to see what they have to share with you today!

Maria Colosimo

Nicole Cooke

Tammy Hershberger

Angela Knopf

Dee Jackson

Julie Masse

Lori Tecler