Take time to reflect.....

Here's a variety of styles using the unique breathtaking image, By the Bay & Background Series: Netting

Thanks for stopping by!

Panoramic View - On the Shore

We'd love to hear your thoughts on what this image means to you?

Thank you for stopping by!

Enjoy...

On the Shore

ISC Blog Hop Card Extravaganza Winners & Card Sketch Winners, are

Thank you for taking the time to share such fond memories of what Christmas means to you/yours! Truly touching! Well, we've decided not to only to choose 1 winner, instead will choose 2! How about that?

Here are your random numbers:24
Timestamp: 2009-10-22 01:47:10 UTC

**Francie Gumprecht (posted on Joanne's blog)


Here are your random numbers:12
Timestamp: 2009-10-22 01:48:39 UTC

Sylvia said...
Christmas is sharing time with friends and family. About 25 yrs ago my son took a mitten off a giving tree at K Mart and tucked it away. Then he took a paper tree off the giving tree at church. He came to me one night and asked if he could buy the presents for these people for his gift for Christmas. I was so touched I had tears in my eyes and I was so very proud for his ideas and his greatness for giving. We all participated. He is now grown and in the military and sometimes unable to spend holidays with us, but in my heart I know he is doing the right thing and still giving.We all spend Christmas eve with the traditional oyster stew and attend midnight mass, and give thanks for all we have. Christmas day is magical, more food than we need, laughter and enjoyment seeing the little ones excitement, and older ones reminiscing, and all of us knowing we are celebrating the Birthday of Jesus
9:37 AM


October Card Sketch Winner
Here are your random numbers:5
Timestamp: 2009-10-22 01:37:46 UTC

kc_froglady said...
I played and got to use my pumpkins too! WooHoo! You can see it here

Wishing you....

It's our last day of designs to share!

Soon we will announce the blog-hop/monthly card Sketch winners!

In the meantime here are 2 exquisite cards by Karen and Wendy.

Enjoy your day!

Country Views - Small surfaces

Bookmark - Karen

Joanne


Sometimes, it truly is the little trinkets that matter! When visiting a speciality, do peek at magnets? Sometimes, little trinkets became an inspiration for a card or projects! Does this happen to you? The Architect's were challenged to use CV and Fragment by Tim Holtz, you'll be amazed at their designs!

Thanks for stopping by!

Note: The Blog-Hop winners will be announced beginning of next week.

Eclectic Christmas

Karen

Wendy

Ever ask yourself, I'd love to step-out of my comfort-zone and create with a different style of image?

You might wonder, where to begin?!

Well, be sure to look closely at each design to see how each of the 4 images (Eclectic Christmas) were incorporated!

Thanks for stopping!

Kathy

Something Different - Kit!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

The Architects were challenged to create whatsoever they desire with the items contained in this lovely Kit! All of the products are by Maya Road!

Enjoy...

Available $6.50 +10% off coupon code: isc1009

Joanne

Sabrina

Connie Maya Road Minibk Scroll Coaster

CCE - ISC Bog-Hop Day 3: DPOV

Season of Thanksgiving!

Connie

I simply admire what can be created with the same of similar stamp? How about you?

Take a look at what the Achitects designed

with Fruitful stamp sheet!

Till tomorrow as we have another

neat post, be sure to check it out!

Wendy

Kathy

Sabrina

Karen

Julie

Joanne

Thanks for stopping by!

CCE - ISC Blog Hop Day 2 & more

Christmas is truly a memorable time of the year! We enjoy making homemade gifts and of course baking! Here's a favorite recipe, super easy easy and yummy of course!

Kisses Choclocate Chip Cookies

Day 2 Christmas Card Extravaganza

Here are a couple of designs by various Architects using Festive Season stamp sheet! Remember, click here to win FREE ISC sheets!

Sabrina

Julie

Thanks for stopping by!

ISC October Stamp LIne & Christmas Card Extravaganza Blog Hop

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Eclectic Christmas by Kathy

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas! Love the aroma when visiting stores? Love the baking and all the cooking too!

So, with out futher ado... let's begin....

5 New Stamp lines & more

Fruitful (ideal for Thanksgiving/Christmas)

Joyful Christmas (love paper piecing, take a look!)

Festive Season (add a difficult touch to your Holiday cards)

Eclectic Christmas (love the grunge effect? how about swirls?)

Country Views (create magnets & more, ideal for small surfaces)

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Welcome!

Our first ever, Christmas Card Extravaganza Blog Hop!

The Architects we're challenged and be sure to visit each blog and view their creations! Plus, enter to WIN, 3 FREE of the Newest Christmas Stamp Sheets (Joyful Christmas, Eclectic Christmas, Festive Christmas)! Super easy, leave a message about what Christmas means to you & yours in the comments section below or in any of the Creative Architects blogs!

This opportunity will end Wed Oct 14th!

Thanks for stopping by!

ISC Christmas Blog-Hop Card Extravaganza

You'll not want to miss this and lots more!

Have a wonderful wkend!

Monthly Card Sketch #909

We're excited and hope you are too!

This sketch is all about layering and keep'n it simple!

Anyone is welcome to play along. You have until Sun 10/11 to upload your link in the comments section. But, wait, there's always a little bonus.... if you create a card using ISC images ONLY, you might win 1 FREE ISC sheet of choice!

Take a look at a few designs by various Creative Architects'

Karen

Connie

Joanne

Sabrina

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

September 09 new Stamp Line Release

by Karen Dunbrook

Purchase ALL 5 *new* Stamp Sheets - $40.00 (retail value $56.49)
It’s Betsy’s Birthday today!
ISC has never offered such a unique & special-deal!

Over 50+ stamps -

Special-offer ends ~

Friday Sept 18th


Country Living click here

Julie Warner


Let-It-Bloom! click here

Sabrina Jackson


Farm Life click here

Joanne Grzelak

Shades of Autumn click here

Julie Warner

The Tropics click here

Kathy Tucker

A few more.....

Designs by

Karen & Kathy

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy!

Make a Note

how it was made

how it was made

You did it! & It's all in a bag

Odd Findings

Today's artwork, a compilation of masterpieces! Every one's interpretation is unique! This sheet definitely pushes you to create an eclectic design! The Architects did an outstanding job!

They used at least 4+ stamp from the Odd Findings sheet & trinkets-embellishments from the BitNPieces kit.

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy!

Karen

Kathy

Julie

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy!

Lisa

Joanne

Connie

Sabrina

Bush Flowers - Day 2

Bush Flowers, also known as Flanner flowers are soft and delicate! Here's a lovely interpretation of by the Architects!

Kathy

Connie



Karen

Joanne


Sabrina

Julie


Lisa

Enjoy and thanks bunches for stopping by!

-Betsy

ISC New August Stamp Line - Kit Debut

Ever in need of a quick gift? How about a personalized Notepad? The Make a Note sheet has an entire Alphabet, with many possibilities! Take a look at the Altered Notepads which various Architects designed with elements from the BitsNPieces Kit!

Then, below, you'll notice various card designs using Ganzia -African Daisy sheet!

August Stamp Line:

Odd Findings

Bush Flowers

Take 10% off coupon code: isc10 (ends Thurs 8/20)

Enjoy and thanks so much for stopping by!

-Betsy

Joanne

Sabrina

Julie

Connie

Lisa

Connie

Sabrina

Joanne

Lisa

Julie

ISC Blog Hop Bday Celebration Winner

Gorgeous cards and stamp sheets, WOW :)!

Thank you so much for this chance to win some goodies, and am loving this blog hop too :).

Inky hugs,

Catherinecatlevy@eastlink.ca

www.mystampinggrounds.blogspot.com

A special, special, thanks to every single person who left

a wishful message for ISC, here, on all the Creative Architect Blogs too!

You are all super special and again, many thanks for your support!

Creative Architect: Karen Dunbrook

Her Bio:

Lived in Kitchener Waterloo, Ontario, Canada all my life. Married with 2 boys. I have a degree in ECE and taught in a cooperative Preschool for 9 years before starting my own home daycare business when my oldest son arrived. I am pleased to say that I am still going strong after 23 years in business and countless children being welcomed into my home and family. I have always loved crafting in some capacity or another. I can’t say exactly when I began stamping although I have always stamped as part of an art program I run with my little ones. By the way, they love stamping too. I get a lot of joy and satisfaction in creating cards. They seem to bring a smile to everyone who receives them. I (very hesitantly) started posting on SCS a few years ago….hit a bit of a slump when my mom got ill and passed away but I think stamping really helped me heal. Like the saying goes…’Art washes away the dust of everyday life.’ I find my inspiration on SCS and I see things in life that make me think…. scary I am doodling design ideas all the time. I like to participate in the challenges on SCS whenever I can.

Serenity

Stamped image onto linen paper then coloured it using watercolour pencils and odourless Mineral spirits. Again I added a water feel using the Sakura Glaze Pen, cut and mounted.

Round Card

Ccut a circle then used the Flourish stamp with Versamark and embossed with clear embossing powder. The flower was stamped on DP and embossed with white, cut out and then coloured using a Versamark pen and clear embossed.

Picturesque

Took a photo of the sky and clouds and printed it onto glossy paper (not photo paper) Next I stamped the scene image with StazOn and coloured it in using 'Memento' markers. I then used the Sakura Glaze Pen on the waves and it really gave a wonderful watery feel to the scene. Lastly, added a bit of white gel pen...cut and mounted.

Card Tote

Cut and scored pattern. I embossed using the Cuttlebug and assembled. The Aust. daisy on the front was coloured using watercolour pencils and odourless mineral spirits. Next I coloured over with a Versamark Marker and embossed with clear embossing powder.

Tote-Card holder Template by Betsy

cut 9 x 12 cardstock of choice

on the short side:score: 1", 5 3/4", 1"

on the long side:score: 1", 4 1/2", 1" 4 1/2"

Assemble as desired.

Happy for you

Stamped and embossed the daisy with navy and embossed with clear embossing powder then coloured with watercolour pencils and odourless Mineral spirits. I coloured over with a Versamark marker and clear embossed it. I added a button and a pearl to center.

Feel to contact me with any questions...

Enjoy!

DPOV: Different point of view

A view of the Australian Daisy, with a touch of Flourishing Ivy & Scrapbook PhotoSlides

Thanks for stop'n by!

Enjoy...

by Joanne

by Kathy

by Sabrina

by Julie

by Connie

by Lisa