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2010-02-20T11:58:00.002-05:00

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

2009-10-22T09:00:00.001-05:00

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....

2009-10-18T09:00:00.001-05:00

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!

Eclectic Christmas

2009-10-15T09:00:00.004-05:00

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!

2009-10-15T09:00:00.001-05:00

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

2009-10-14T09:00:00.002-05:00

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

2009-10-13T09:00:00.003-05:00

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

2009-10-12T08:36:00.002-05:00

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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

2009-10-10T17:01:00.002-05:00

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

Have a wonderful wkend!

Monthly Card Sketch #909

2009-09-30T06:55:00.009-05:00

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

2009-09-11T08:00:00.003-05:00

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.....

2009-08-18T12:00:00.003-05:00

Designs by

Karen & Kathy

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy!

Make a Note

how it was made

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

Odd Findings

2009-08-15T13:59:00.005-05:00

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

2009-08-14T09:34:00.007-05:00

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

2009-08-13T07:28:00.007-05:00

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

Joanne

Julie

ISC Blog Hop Bday Celebration Winner

2009-07-17T17:00:00.001-05:00

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

2009-07-17T09:00:00.000-05:00

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

2009-07-16T13:52:00.011-05:00

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

Cherish your Memories - Tote Card template - Summer Kit

2009-07-14T09:00:00.003-05:00

6x6 Scrapbook Layout by Betsy

The Creative Architects were challenged to create a 6x6 Layout using the Scrapbook PhotoSlide sheet, a Tote Card holder using the ISC Summer Kit. All are simply unique and stunning! *WOW*

The Summer Kit is jam-packed with a lovely assortment of embellishments, cardstock, diecut envelopes by Debbie's Diecuts, stamp sheet & more, to purchase yours, click here

Now on to the Tote Card holder. Lately, there's been a very cool-stylish trend, where it's all about Stationary gifts and such! I decided to play around and designed a simple Tote template to carry cards and give as a gift.

Here are the steps, simple/easy!

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.

You must see what the Architect's created:

Until tomorrow... thanks for stopping by!

Enjoy,

Betsy

ISC Stamp Line Release & Blog Hop Celebration

2009-07-13T09:00:00.000-05:00

Flowers & Flourishes and scenic views! Are you ready? The next few days will be so pleasing to the eye..... the designs by the various Creative Architects are simply breathtaking! Take a look...

July Stamp Line
Flourishing Ivy

Picturesque

Serenity

Australian Daisy

Scrapbook PhotoSlides

Kathy, used one of the Flourishing Ivy and she handmade the Roses, be sure to visit her blog for more info.

Joanne used Australian Daisy

Connie used Serenity

Julie used Picturesque

That's right, it's ISC Birthday! Take 15% off your order use code: travel

Thank you for your patronage and continued support & numerous friendships!

Do you LOVE free ISC Sheets? Here's a lovely opportunity and very simple, leave a wishful birthday comment for ISC! Note, 7 (different) winners will be chosen and will win 2 FREE ISC Sheets of your choice! You may leave a comment here and be sure to stop at Lisa's blog next! Until tomorrow...

-Betsy

ISC Sneak Peek - Day 2, Let it Bloom!

2009-07-10T06:30:00.006-05:00

Flowers, are simply mezmerizing and lovely on almost any card!

Joanne G., used various images from the Australian Daisy sheet available Mon Jul 13! This sheet has 10 images; sayings, you'll use over and over again, as well as an oval frame and a ribbon! Wait till you see the rest...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful wkend!

ISC Sneak Peek - Day 1, Picturesque

2009-07-09T06:00:00.002-05:00

*NEW* creative architect - Karen Dunbrook from Canada

Scenic view lovers, do you enjoy peace/calmness? Well, you'll be in awe at the upcoming designs by the various Creative Architects!

Plus, week July 13th lots happening at ISC!

Stay tuned...

ISC sponsors Rubber Stamp Chat - Card Sketch & win FREE Sheet(s)

2009-07-01T06:00:00.001-05:00

This Month Card Sketch is sponsored by Innovative Stamp Creations.

Click here & enter your submission & win!

Thank you!

Guest Creative Architect Karola Witczak from Poland

2009-06-30T11:46:00.007-05:00

A true joy to be able to collaborate with Karola!

She has a very busy creative schedule and

we are truly grateful for her ISC designs!

How it was created?

Background Series: Wood Grain

Celebrate Life: Collage of Leaves

Karola's Bio:

I’m 30 years old, live in Warsaw/Poland. I’m a mother of one wonderful daughter, her name is Róża (Rose), and partner to Marcin since 7 years.
I started scrapbooking in 2005 as a way to celebrate motherhood memories, when our daughter Rose was born.
Since 2006 I’m a owner of first Polish scrapbooking studio and scrapbooking classes centre, named ScrapLab Laboratorium Scrapbokingu (www.scraplab.pl).

I’m a scrapbooking instructor, designer and freelance artist. I’ve made layouts, altered items, cards, albums for my own pleasures and training, and for custom orders. I write scrapbooking classes and inspirational articles to Cafeart – Polish Crafters Community (www.cafeart.pl)
I do not designing for international scrapbooking manufactures or magazines, but in my country I’m a scrapbooking pioneer.

Guest Creative Architect Anne Harada

2009-06-30T11:22:00.006-05:00

We are pleased & delighted to welcome Anne Harada for 2 months on our Guest Creative Architect team!

Be sure to visit her blog

Enjoy...

Elegant Artsy Swirls

You're Special

Anne's Bio:

I live in Ft. Worth Texas with my best friend and husband of 20 years. We have a grown daughter living nearby in Grapevine Texas. I work fulltime as an Office Administrator for a Software Engineering company. My passion for stamping and paper crafting is only surpassed by my love for God, my husband, and my daughter. I have been incredibly blessed and I am grateful that I can share my enthusiasm for this craft with others whenever I get the opportunity.
About 7 years ago, I went to a SU workshop and instantly became obsessed with the art. For the next couple of years I scoured the Internet to learn tips and techniques and went to every stamp store, convention and stamping show that I could find. I eventually found myself signing up to be a Stampin Up! Demonstrator to get involved in the craft even more. Currently I hold workshops on request and sell my cards and paper craft gifts in an independently owned boutique shop.

ISC Monthly Sketch #609

2009-06-28T08:00:00.002-05:00

Winner is Dawn Frost, please contact ISC!

Thank you to ALL who participated... lovely designs by ALL!

We appreciate you!

Here are your random numbers:1
Timestamp: 2009-07-21 16:10:10 UTC

Time for another cool sketch!

It'll make your flower image pop!

For added inspiration be sure to peruse

the various Creative Architect blogs!

Wait, there's more...

LOVE FREE STAMPS?

Enter and you might win!

1 FREE ISC Sheet of choice!

Easy, create a card using ISC stamps only.

Enter your link in the Mister Link Box below by Sunday July 12th

Thank you in advance!

Until our next Sketch, enjoy you summer!

Stay tuned for a new line of sketches starting Sept 09!

Memories of Patriotism Minibooks & Hibiscus Flowers

2009-06-10T08:47:00.021-05:00

by Kathy T.

Due to the major glitches I encountered while uploading for Day 1,

decided to give it another try and so far its a-ok!

The creative architects were given a challenge -to create a mini book using MOP sheet. As well as cards with various mediums such as the *new* Watermark Ink Pad by Ranger and other products from the Memories of Patriotism Kit! They also implemented the Watermark Ink pad on various cards uisng the Hibiscus Flowers!

Enjoy...

Until our next release!

-Betsy

by Lisa S.

by Connie M.

by Sabrina J.

by Julie W.

by Joanne G.

by Kathy T.

Sketch of Roses - Day 2

2009-06-09T06:00:00.002-05:00

*WOW*, its truly appealing to the eye when you are able to see the same image with a different point of view!

Sketch of Roses

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Enjoy .....

-Betsy

by Lisa S.

by Sabrina J.

by Julie W.

by Kathy T.

by Connie M.

by Joanne G.

ISC June Stamp Line Release - Day 1

2009-06-08T06:00:00.000-05:00

We can finally share what the Creative Architects have been creating for the past few weeks!

Memories of Patriotism, Hibiscus Flowers & Sketch of Roses

Something new at ISC - Memories of Patriotism!

Click here to purchase

Memories of Patriotism Kit

*Apologies in advance, our blog encountered major problems!

MOP card by Lisa S.

Minibook Chipboard Wood by Joanne G.

Minibook Chipboard Wood by Connie M.

Minibook Chipboard Wood by Sabrina J.

The realistic flowers many of you have seen on the various Creative Architects blogs are truly inspiring!

Hibiscus Flowers & Sketch of Roses

by Julie W.

by Kathy T.

by Lisa S.

Until tomorrow....
Enjoy!

Sneak Peek: Congrat's

2009-06-05T08:49:00.006-05:00

created by Betsy

Hibiscus Flowers, will be available June 8th

The Dew Drops on the flower, actual set of images on this sheet! Super cool -huh?!

This lovely image was colored with the Distress Inks:

Peeled Paint, Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed, Yasutomo waterbrush.

Applied fine clear EP by Ranger over the entire image and heat set.

Applied Glossy Accents by Ranger on the Dew Drops.

Take a look at what the other Creative Architects' posted on their blogs!

Enjoy!

ISC Monthly Sketch Challenge #509

2009-05-27T08:49:00.010-05:00

DRUM ROLL PLEASE!

THE WINNER:

Lesley!

Here are your random numbers:1
Timestamp: 2009-06-12 18:13:48 UTC

Please contact ISC!

Thank you for playing along!

Till our next Challenge end of June!

We are pleased to bring back the Monthly Challenges!

To win a FREE Stamp Sheet of choice,

be sure to enter your here or click on the the box below!

You have until Sunday June 7th, 2009

ISC Card Sketch #509

Card design by Connie M.

Be sure and view what the other Architects' created!

Until our next Sketch! Thank you for participating!

ISC Sponsors - Card Positioning Systems wk 5/24

2009-05-24T09:00:00.009-05:00

Kathy T.,
wk 5/24, CPS Sketch designs by Creative Architects

Lisa S., Sabrina J., Connie M.,

& Betsy G.,

ISC Stamp Sheets used:

Fancy Designs, Butterfly -Collage of Leaves, Butterfly -Thoughtful Verses,

Plumeria Flowers

Innovative Stamp Creations is delighted to sponsor CPS this week! Be sure to participate as you might be the winner of 2 FREE ISC Stamp Sheets of your choice!

Click here to enter!

There's more.... 10% off your ISC order - use coupon code: cps524

offer ends Friday May 29th

Thank you in advance!

-Betsy

Here's the CPS Sketch

Different Point of View: Gloxinia's

2009-05-13T15:14:00.006-05:00

It's so appealing to the eye - when using a focal image!

Truly neat to see every one's unique interpretation!

Enjoy...

Gloxinia Flowers

Sabrina

Kathy

Connie

May Stamp Line Release day - Let it Bloom!

2009-05-12T00:00:00.000-05:00

For this month's release...

you'll noticed a theme....

flowers & images with an uplifting message.

With such trying times for many friends & families these days...

wouldn't a lovely card bring a bit joy?

Plumeria & Gloxinia Flowers, Thoughtful Verses

We asked the Architects to choose a verse

from this sheet and take a look at their designs!

Thanks for stopping by...

May Stamp Line Release - sneak peek Day 1

2009-05-11T13:09:00.007-05:00

You've heard of the saying, April Showers bring May Flowers?

We are thrilled to share these amazing designs(below, in order, from left to right)

by Connie, Sabrina, Kathy!

The *NEW* Stamp Line will available

Wednesday - May 13th, how about that?!

More news to follow in the ISC newsletter!

It's all about Nature....

2009-04-25T16:37:00.004-05:00

Flowers & Elements

Beautiful Butterflies

Joanne, has such a lovely-knack with colors & card layouts!

Its a gift!

Click to learn how each card was created!

More news...

next week the Creative Architects

will be busy working on designs for the

new May stamp line!

Oh my.... all I can say is, cannot wait to share!

Have a wonderful wkend!

-Betsy

Nature Shilouettes I

Inspiration.... Plus win 2 FREE stamp sheets!

2009-04-25T14:59:00.004-05:00

Lisa, created a lovely 3x3 mini cards/box holder.

Stamps used Dainty Daisies

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Connie participated in the OCC -Recycle It Challenge!

Plus, you might win 2 FREE ISC Stamp Sheets! Nature Silhouettes I/II

Stamps used: Nature Silhouette II

Enjoy!

Day 4: Natures Beauty....

2009-04-17T03:00:00.001-05:00

Thanks in advance for stopping by and

we hope this Month's release has inspired you!

Till next month...

The coupon code: apr09 -10% off expires Fri Apr 24

Dainty Daisies & Nature Silhouette II

Birch Tree Paintings

Reflections

All of the above designs by Kathy

by Sabrina

Day 3: It's the little things....

2009-04-15T14:37:00.005-05:00

Here are 3 different versions of 3x3 Mini Cards/Holder.

Enjoy...

p.s. I have one more day of lovely designs to share!

Dainty Daisies
Sabrina

Kathy

Connie

Day 2: Let it Bloom!

2009-04-14T06:00:00.001-05:00

Here's another lovely set of various cards using Nature Silhouette II

top row: Lisa

middle row: Kathy, Sabrina, Betsy

last row: Connie

Thanks for stopping by.... enjoy!

ISC Creative Guest Architect Heather Klump

2009-04-11T15:49:00.005-05:00

You're Special Passion Flower

Stamps - You’re Special
Papers - SU whisper white, old olive, Kraft, Haiku DSP
Ink - SU tangerine tango
Access. - SU hidden garden rub-ons, rhinestone gem,
SU dimensional dots

Stamps - Passion flower
Papers - SU kraft, kiwi kiss, watercolor, ski slope DSP
Inks - SU Rose red, kiwi kiss, old olive, summer sun,
Baja breeze, creamy caramel,, close to cocoa, versa mark
Access. - aqua painter, SU linen thread, satin ribbon from LSS, paper piercer,
SU dimensional dots, white gel pen
Technique - water coloring, sponging

Flowers & Elements Delicate Roses Men of Wisdom

Stamps - Delicate Roses
Papers - SU Red ridding hood Red, whisper white
Ink - Versa mark, black
Access. - SU stampin’ Pastels, detail black EP, white gel pen, prima flowers,
SU red ridding hood red taffeta ribbon , SU Dimensional dots
Technique - popping pastels

Stamps - Flowers and Elements
innovative stamp creations
Papers - SU pink pirouette, whisper white, watercolor, soft sky DSP
Inks - SU pink pirouette, regal rose, summer sun, Soft sky, black stazon
Access. - aqua painter, SU crystal effects, micro beads, super fine glitter,
SU boho blossom punch, foam tape, SU dimensional dots, SU soft subtle brads,
Sizzix big kick machine, SU top note die, sakura quickie glue pen
Technique - water coloring

Stamps - Men of Wisdom
Papers - SU Chocolate chip, Sahara sand, whisper white,
making memories ancestry PP
Ink - versa mark, black stazon, SU close to cocoa, Choc. Chip
Access. - UTEE, sponge, white gel pen, blender pen, choc chip marker,
SU brads, foam tape
Technique - cracked glass, sponging

Welcome Heather! Whose eclectic-elegant style is truly inspiring!

You will thoroughly enjoy her creations!

Here's a brief bio:

I am a SAHM of two great boys, and married to my best friend. I grew up on the northside of Chicago, in a home filled with creativity. My Father restored antiques for a living, and my Mother worked closely by his side, and made most of my clothes growing up. I was introduced to stamping by a friend many many years ago, and as some would say, the rest is history. I honestly don't think I could live a day without creating something from paper and ink.

ISC Creative Guest Architect Joanne Grzelak

2009-04-11T15:19:00.006-05:00

We are delighted & welcome Joanne to our creative team!

You will enjoy her attention to detail and card layouts!

She has such a way with colors too!

Learn more about her below...

Stamps used: Nature Silhouette I, Beautiful Butterflies

Brief Biography:
I am a retired middle school teacher. During my 35 years teaching, crafts of many types
have been my therapy. I have been scrapbooking and stamping for over 12
years, but in retirement, cardmaking has become my passion and my play.
Away from my basement workshop, I love to visit coastal Maine. The
ocean has always had a pull on me…..whether swimming and sunning in my youth or
walking the beaches and visiting lighthouses wherever I am, I receive a sense of
tranquility while viewing the ocean. (Thus the name of my blog….Inky Ocean
Gazer) I love to travel and have been lucky enough to visit a few exotic
places through the years, including Japan, Aruba, Poland, and Bermuda, but any
vacation is enjoyed even if not exotic.

NEW ISC April Release Stamp Line

2009-04-10T20:20:00.012-05:00

April.... means warmer weather in New England and hopefully no more snow!

If you love realistic nature images... well, wait till you see what the Creative Architect's created! You'll notice on some of their designs the newest Alcohol Ink colors & Tim Holtz new Advantus Embellishments line.
The next few days... be sure to visit this blog!

*NEW Stamp Line*

Birch Tree Paintings

Nature Silhouette II

Dainty Daisies

1st card: Connie M.

2rd card: Lisa S.

3rd card: Sabrina J.

1st card: Kathy T.

2nd card: Betsy

ISC New Stamp Sheet sneak-peek: Minibk Series: A Journal

2009-03-30T06:00:00.000-05:00

Minibook Series: A Journal

by Betsy

Stamps: A Journal -Torn page, Slits to insert pin, saying

Recipe: Mask-Florets, Distress Inks: Spiced Marmalade, Walnut Stain

Tools: BIA

View more designs by Lisa & Connie

ISC Challenge24: Boxes Galore!

2009-03-26T20:35:00.005-05:00

These cool boxes can be purchase here (limited supply)

You could win 1 FREE ISC sheet of choice! Easy create your papermache box with ISC stamps only!

Then post your link in the comments sections by Sun April 5!

Take a look at these lovely creations by

Creative Architects'

Connie & Lisa

Be sure to visit there blogs to learn how these

were created and view other boxes too!

Day 3: Welcome Home....

2009-03-17T21:05:00.005-05:00

Ever in need of a card for a loved one

or friend who has been away for a while?

This image lends itself to so many possibilities!

by Lisa S.

Open the Door

Connie used 3 images from

the You're Special sheet and

what a unique frame from ribbon!

Enjoy....

Day 2: Heartfelt Thanks....

2009-03-16T19:48:00.004-05:00

The next few days we'll share various cards created by Creative Architects' Lisa/Connie!

For that special friend in your life!

by Connie M. - Passion Flower(ideal for Inchie art!)

by Lisa S.

You're Special on SALE!

Thank you for stopping by!

Creative Guest Architect - Darleen Adamo

2009-03-07T12:54:00.005-05:00

Darleene, has a keen eye and a knack with layouts! Her cards are truly inspiring!

Tranquil

Oriental -Nature Elements

Nature Silhouettes

Fancy Designs

Brief Bio:

I’ve been married 18 years to my wonderful DH, Doug and have two busy children, Becca 14 and Sam 10. I’ve always loved crafting: beading, floral arranging and of course, stamping!! I’ve been stamping for 11 years and started out with SU! products, but have branched out to many other companies. I’m truly honored to have been asked to design for Innovative Stamp Creations as this is the first time I’ve approached and having been recognized by Betsy is an absolute thrill!! Thanks so much for this opportunity!

Creative Guest Architect - Sabrina Jackson

2009-03-07T12:53:00.008-05:00

Sabrina, has such a delicate & elegant style creating with our stamps!

Click: blog to view how these cards were created!

Following Stamp Sheets used:
Flair of Summer

Batik Flower background

Brief Bio:

I am a SAHM to 2 wonderful girls and married to my best friend who retired just a few months ago from active duty Air Force. Our last move was from Okinawa, Japan to Vail, AZ where we now have a beautiful home and hopefully stay for a while.
I started stamping about 2 years ago and have enjoyed every minute of it. Just recently I started uploading my creations again to SCS. I’ve always done something with my hands. From knitting, sewing, flower arranging you name it, but truly love to create with paper since I was first introduced to stamping 2 years ago. I am a Christian and I am not ashamed of it.

I love to create inspirational cards and gifts but am not limited to it.

NEW March Stamp Line Release

2009-03-07T12:52:00.010-05:00

*NEW* Sayings

*NEW* You're Special

*NEW* Passion Flower

*NEW* Open the Door

With spring, almost here in New England, we're thrilled to be able to share the amazing creative designs by our talented architects! Stay tuned the next few days you'll be in awe!!

who used Gracias from the Sayings sheet/

Teresa Collins newest Clear Fleur de Lis clear sheet

Sayings & Ornate mask Clear sheet by Teresa Collins

ISC Challenge 23: Inspired Jewelry

2009-02-26T11:27:00.011-05:00

Helen, you won! Please send an email when you have a moment!

Thank you for participating!

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This month we asked the Creative Architects

to use Fragments: Sq., Ov., Chrms., /Grungeboard sheets or elements

and create a piece of jewelry!

It could be a pin, necklace, bracelet, etc!

We're amazed at their creations!

BTW, we have just a few more Overstock kits of Tim Holtz surprise-me! <(SOLD OUT)Trust us you won't be disappointed!

Challenge23:

Fragment -Jewelry Set by Connie

Fragment Necklace by Betsy

View more samples

Lisa

Kathy

So do you want to win FREE products? Here's our challenge to you!

Win 1 FREE grungeboard pkg/1 FREE Ideology pkg of our choice!

Create a piece of jewelry using ISC stamps only,

post your link in the comments section

Sun March 8, 2009

Day 4: Love Cats? & Special men in your life!

2009-02-12T21:18:00.006-05:00

Are you a cat lover? I am, as we own a MaineCoon Himalayan!

We hope you've enjoyed the past few days of designs by the talented creative architects!

Thank you for taking the time to peek as well as share your lovely comments on a unique release of stamp sheets!

Enjoy....

Connie used Raspberry Tart DSP for the background panels, along with some gray and pink ribbons. This adorable image was colored with copics, and I sponged the background with a bit of going gray.Card Details:Images: Precious KittenPaper: Basic Gray, Rose Red, Regal Rose, Raspberry Tart DSPInk: Palette Black, Copics, Basic GrayAccessories: Ribbons, Sponges

Aren't these cards amazing! Learn the how to steps by Lisa S.

Love this masculine card! It should be a sketch! Kathy has a touching story about this card on her blog!

Till next month!

Day 3: Delicate Roses

2009-02-11T18:02:00.004-05:00

stamps used: Delicate Roses

The size of the rose background image: 4 1/4 x 5 3/4

Click to learn how card was designed:

by Connie M.

by Betsy

by Kathy T.

Enjoy!

Day 2 - Men of Wisdom & She's so sweet

2009-02-10T23:22:00.007-05:00

As promised, here are a more lovely designs using the following sheets:

Men of Wisdom

She's so Sweet

The SPECIAL price on these sheets will end Fri 2/13

by Kathy

by Connie M.

click to view tutorial by Creative Guest Architect Mel

Till tomorrow.....

Enjoy....

ISC New Stamp Sheets Release:

2009-02-08T20:18:00.015-05:00

by Kathy T.

Men of Wisdom

Precious Kitten

by Betsy G.

Men of Wisdom, Little Specks

by Connie M.

Precious Kitten

She's so sweet

by Lisa S.
Delicate Roses

ISC Challenge22: It's in the suitcase!

2009-01-28T21:59:00.005-05:00

Top View

Front view

stamps used: JOD, Assemblage, Mini Suitcase

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This was such a fun project to create!

We've had these handsome mini suitcases in stock since 07!

Such a manly gift for that special someone in your life... on Happy Valentine's Day... imagine?

Take a look at a few more samples by

Lisa

Connie

Win 1 Mini Suitcase for FREE!

Use any ISC stamps and create a gift for that special man in your life,

then post your link in the comments section by Sun Feb 8, 2009 and you might win!

NEW Stamp Line Release -Reflections & Minibook Series: AlterIt!

2009-01-11T20:19:00.010-05:00

Reflections by our Newest Creative Architect Connie McCotter

by Lisa S., Reflections/Minibook Series: AlterIt!

by Shelly K.

minibook & card by Kathy T.

by Betsy

Minibook Series: AlterIt! created a little box to store the minibook!

Reflections/Round Scalloped/phrase stamps can be found on the Be Thankful, Canvas image.

NEW Stamp Line Release ~ Tranquil/Canvas background

2008-12-15T22:12:00.008-05:00

These images were inspired by the various Trees/Birds

who visit our yard during the cold bitter days in New England!

by Kathy T.

Tranquil stamp sheet and Canvas background (single) stamp

A closer view

by Kathy T.

by Lisa S.

c21: Project using Fragments

2008-12-10T20:53:00.007-05:00

*SNEAK PEEK*

*NEW* Stamp Line Release coming wk 12/15!
Design by Kathy T.
You must also see the creations by Lisa and Shelly!

Make a project or a card using Fragments (featured as your main element) - some ideas to consider: canvas, book covers, tins - the possibilities are endless! No Fragments - use acetate as the central focus of your project.

There's more... want to win a FREE package of Fragments(of our choice) and 1 FREE Art4FramesII stamp sheet?

Easy, submit a project using ISC stamps & be sure to follow the steps above...

and last, post your link in the comments section by Sun 12/21

c20: Holiday Recipes Gift -ISC ATC Diecut Holder

2008-12-03T10:30:00.001-05:00

In need of a quick gift during the Christmas Season?

Well, here's an easy challenge!

ISC ATC Diecut holder

Create a your version of Christmas Recipe Gift - using ISC stamps only and you might win:

1, ISC ATC Diecut pkg/1, FREE Stamp Sheet of choice

Post your link by Sun 12/14

by Betsy

Used: Stamps from All About Me

Stippled Fired Brick ink pad on to ATC diecut, adhered c/s, assembled.

Print a bunch of your fave recipes onto 2.5 x 3.5 c/s and that's it!

Shelly's Box & ATC Recipe Book

c19: Micro Holiday Album using VINYL sheets

2008-11-20T06:11:00.001-05:00

Sample by Kathy Tucker

More Holiday Mini books:

Lisa S.

This will be fun and truly special! Ever want a special mini book to cherish with your loved ones? Well, here's a lovely challenge!

You will need durable clear sleeves or something similar to create your book!

Create a Mini Book with ISC Christmas sheets and

will be entered to win:

1, FREE Christmas stamp sheet of choice/2, clear sleeves pkgs!

Post your link by Sun 12/7

C18 Crackle Paint Challenge

2008-11-13T05:45:00.005-05:00

This time around I asked my dh to select the winner and we put all names in a bag and

Mrs.. Lumpy won!

Contact ISC!

Thank you

Projects by Creative Architect Kathy Tucker

Check out what our other designers have come up with:

Lisa Somerville

Shelly Kuck

Today's challenge is to add some cracks or crackle to your project.

Make anything using Crackle Paint... No Crackle Paint? Then make a project using the cracked class technique. Upload your crackle project to your blog/on line stamp community and link it back here in your comment. Creations using all ISC images will be entered into a drawing for

1 Stamp Sheet of choice & 1 Tim Holtz Crackle Paint of our choice. Deadline is 11/23/08

We can't wait to see what you come up with!

c17 - Grungeboard Minibook with a twist

2008-11-05T21:10:00.009-05:00

THE WINNER is CATHY

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:2
Timestamp: 2008-11-21 22:15:20 UTC

Contact ISC!
Ladies, truly appreciate your participation!
ISC assigned the follow #'s:

Ros #2, Cathy #3, Helen #1

Check out Kathy's blog for more info!

Lisa's Grungeboard Mini Book

Use Grungeboard Basic Sheets to create a minibook!
Keep it simple.. make a front/back cover... don't worry about the inner pages...
Use your BIA(on SALE!) to bind your book.
Have fun!

Wait, there's more of course...

a chance to win a

FREE ISC Minibook Series: Photo Negative Stamp Sheet/1 Pkg Grungeboard Basic Sheets of our choice!

Easy, create a Grungeboard Minibook using ISC stamps only!

Post your link in the comments section by Sun 11/16!

ISC -c16 Artsy Tag

2008-10-15T14:49:00.009-05:00

The Winner is Ros!

Here are your random numbers:1
Timestamp: 2008-11-01 15:08:08 UTC

COntact ISC!

Ladies, thank you for participating!

Wait till you see c17 will be!

Stay tuned more info coming soon!

by Kathy T.

Look at what the other Senior Creative Architects' have made for this challenge:

Lisa S.

Shelly K.

C16 -Artsy Tag
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Tags are fun and easy to alter!
Here's a quick-easy challenge....
Use at least 1 tag on a card, make a box, make whatsoever you desire, but you must use at least 1 technique on your tag by Tim Holtz.
Visit his blog to choose from a variety of tech's... be sure to scroll under catagories column!
Looking for Tags to alert? ISC has a package of 10, #8 manilla Tags for $1.50

There's more... win for FREE -1 pkg of Tags/Mona Lisa Stamp Sheet!
Easy, creating your own Tag with 1 TH tech and must use ISC stamps only!
Then post your link in the comments section by Sunday 10/26

Kathy T.

NEW ISC Stamp Sheet Release 10/08

2008-10-13T10:09:00.009-05:00

stamps used: Collage Leaves by Kathy T.

stamps used: Photo-Negative by Shelly Kuck

Our lovely line of Fall foliage stamps is here.... Collage Leaves/Autumn Leaves!

As well as a Christmas Trinkets sheet...

And last, we've added a new sheet to our Minibook Series... Photo-Negative... preserving your vintage memories and more! Be sure to click on the links below...

Shelly K. Lisa S.

*NEW*
Collage of Leaves
Autumn Leaves
Christmas Trinkets
Minibook Series: Photo Negative

More design samples to following in the days ahead!

ISC c15: Alter This!

2008-10-08T14:44:00.013-05:00

The winners are Helen/Leenda!

I know I made a mistake and couldn't pick one vs the other... lol!

Can't say I'll do this all the time!

Thanks ladies for playing along!

Send an email with your 1 choice stamp sheet/home addy's!

Senior Creative Architect Lisa S

I posed a challenge to our Architect group.... to alter a clear calendar case with JOD/Assemblage stamp sheets, and design manly gift.... with Christmas just around the corner!

Betsy

others are pending.....

Tips: 09 calendar download or if you prefer not to use a calendar, use personal pictures instead, use magnet sheets to affix pictures, tons of possibilities

Enter to WIN 1, FREE stamp sheet of choice and 2 clear calendar cases!

Easy, make a Calendar Gift of choice(anything you desire) must use ISC images only!
Post your link in the comments section by Sunday 10/19

Enjoy creating!

ISCC14 A Sketch Challenge!

2008-10-02T07:59:00.006-05:00

THE WINNER: Chris

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:1
Timestamp: 2008-10-19 16:24:11 UTC

PLEASE CONTACT ISC!

Thank you to ALL who participated!!

Incredible designs by ALL!!

Wanna play along?
ISCC14: Card Sketch, http://sketchesbytamara.blogspot.com/2008/07/card-sketch-53.html use any ISC stamps and link your upload back here in the comments section of this post.
You could win a $25.00 ISC shopping SPREE!
Deadline for participants to enter the drawing is: Sun 10/12/08

Be sure to check out the other Creative Architects Entries:
Lisa somerville
Kathy Tucker
Eli Perrson

ISC c13: ATC resist techniques

2008-09-14T11:04:00.008-05:00

The WINNER is: melissa
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:1
Timestamp: 2008-10-03 21:15:20 UTC

PLEASE CONTACT ISC!
Thank you to ALL who participated!!
Incredible designs by ALL!!

Cut at least 2 or 4, 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" pieces of c/s also known as ATC.

Use 2 different resist tech's of your choice on 2-4 ATC's.

Designs by Kathy Tucker

stamp sheets used: mona lisa arte, davinci pears, marvels of nature II, textured backgrounds, beautiful butterflies, rustic artsy swirls, ISC ATC diecut holder

You are eligible to
WIN 1 FREE ISC stamp sheet of choice/1 pkg of 6, ISC ATC Diecut holders when you create your design using ISC stamps only!

Post your link in the comments section with your ISC design!

Deadline to WIN ~ Sunday 9/28/08

ISCC12 a Sketch Challenge!

2008-09-11T08:57:00.011-05:00

The WINNER is: froglady!

http://afrogladycreation.blogspot.com/2008/09/iscc12-challenge.html

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:9
Timestamp: 2008-09-25 00:59:06 UTC

Thank you to ALL who participated!!

Incredible designs by ALL!!

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I would like to extend Birthday Wishes to Betsy (owner/CEO of ISC) from the design team. We wish you a wonderful day filled with happy memories and surprises.

Here's the challenge:

The sketch can be viewed HERE

Anybody can play along, but only those using ISC stamps in your design will be eligible for the drawing. Upload your creation to your blog or on line gallery with the key words ISCC12, then post your link in the comments section here for a chance to

win 2 FREE Stamp Sheets of your choice.

A random name will be chosen and announced on the blog.
You have until Sunday September 21, 2008 to create/post your link on the ISC blog. Search for label ISCC12. We can't wait to see what you come up with!

Shelly Kuck

Lisa Somerville

Kathy Tucker

Barb Hardeman

Today is the day! New Stamp Sheet Release!

2008-09-01T08:03:00.002-05:00

We are thrilled to share our *NEW* Line of Fall images!

-Harlequin Flowers
-Walk in the Woods
-Maple Tree Paintings
-Marvels of Nature

For certain *NEW* stamp releases only we will offer

special shipping options on the ISC blog only!
If you wish to purchase Walk in the Woods only, click on the button below
*Walk in the Woods $6.00 + $2.00 shipping FEE within the USA only.

Day 5 Sneak Peek

2008-08-29T09:38:00.006-05:00

How about a few more.... the release will be Tuesday Sept 2, 2008!

Marvels of Nature II

Harlequin Flowers

Walk in the Woods (single unmounted)

Maple Tree Paintings

Shelly K.

Kathy T.

Beauty in Nature

Day 3/4 Sneak Peek

2008-08-28T08:26:00.006-05:00

Kathy T.

Shelly K.

Day 2 Sneak Peek

2008-08-28T08:13:00.002-05:00

Another sampling of cards! Enjoy!

Shelly K.

Kathy T.

Barb H.

Lisa S.

NEW Fall Line Sneak Peek wk 8/25

2008-08-26T09:14:00.009-05:00

Everyday we will post designs by various Architects'!

Check back often!

The *NEW* Sheets will be available wk 9/2~

Shelly Kuck

Kathy Tucker

Barb Hardeman

Lisa Somerville

ISC Creative Architect Coordinator - Shelly K.

2008-08-21T09:57:00.004-05:00

Oriental-Nature Elements
Friendship

Artsy Victorian

Batik Flower

Summer Elements III

Assemblage

About Me

Flair of Summer

ISC Creative Architect - Kathy T

2008-08-21T09:53:00.003-05:00

Elegant Artsy Swirls
ATC Elements II

ISC Creative Architect - Brit-Helen R.

2008-08-21T09:44:00.004-05:00

Friendship
Nature Silhouette
Fansy Designs I

ISC Creative Geest Architect Shelly H.

2008-08-21T09:41:00.003-05:00

Friendship
Flowers & Elements

Fansy Designs I

ISC Creative Architect - Silke L.

2008-08-21T09:36:00.001-05:00

Nature Silhouette

ISC Creative Guest Architect - Toni W.

2008-08-21T09:33:00.002-05:00

Flowers & Elements
Batik Flower, Nature Silhouette, Friendship

ISC Creative Architect - Jo Capper-Sandon

2008-08-21T09:25:00.004-05:00

Nature Silhouette, About Me

ISC Creative Architect - Michelle Z.

2008-08-21T09:21:00.003-05:00

Marvels of Nature Flowers & Elements

ISC Creative Architect - Barb H.

2008-08-21T09:12:00.003-05:00

Flair of Summer

Nature Silhouette

Beautiful Butterflies

Artsy Victorian

ISC Creative Architect - Lisa S.

2008-08-21T08:57:00.005-05:00

Friendship, About Me

Nature Silhouette, Art4Frames II

Art4Frames I, Rustic Artsy Swirls
Batik Flower
WOmen 3A, Art4Frames I

ISC Creative Architect - Eli Perrson

2008-08-21T08:52:00.004-05:00

Rustic Artsy Swirls

Women Around the World

ISC Challenges Update: c12

2008-08-21T08:49:00.003-05:00

We have decided to resume challenges starting 9/11!

Stay tuned as we have more prizes to offer!

In the meantime enjoy art designs by various Architects'... enjoy this break!

ISC c11: What size is your Art?

2008-08-08T10:10:00.017-05:00

For this challenge, I decided not to use the random # generator and chose Laura!

Please send an email to istampc @ gmail.com

Thanks to ALL for participating!

C12 will take place 9/11!

Stay tuned!

Are you ready? This cool challenge was a suggestion by Kathy Tucker! Use same technique, color palette and main focal image on an ATC, Moo and Inchie. There's more, a random name will be chosen if you create a set with ISC stamps only! The winner will receive a SPECIAL prize $25.00 shopping spree at ISC!

Deadline to post your link in the comments section is Sunday August 24!

Be sure to visit the various Creative Architect links for inspiration!

Samples by Kathy Tucker

Requirements:

Make 1, ATC 2.5 x 3.5

Make 1, Moo 1 1/8 x 2 3/4

Make an, Inchie 1 x 1

A snippet of Shelly Kuck's ATC

ISCC10 create a Mini-Book

2008-08-07T06:18:00.019-05:00

THE WINNER IS Melanie please contact us: istampc @ gmail.com

Here are your random numbers:2
Timestamp: 2008-08-19 14:15:07 UTC

NOTE: how is the name chosen?
we assign random numbers to all the participants and then use the random generator!

We appreciate your participation! Thank you accepting the challenge!

Lovely minibooks by ALL!
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Create a mini book, it could be about YOU, card sketches, recipes, whatsoever you desire! Use ISC Stamps only and upload to your blog and/or on line gallery for a chance to WIN a Free stamp set of your choice from ISC!

Check out the samples below by the Creative Architects for inspiration.

Post your link with your Mini Book creation using ISC stamps ONLY! A random name will be chosen and announced on the blog. You have until Sunday August 17, 2008 to create/post your link on the ISC blog. Search for label ISCC10. We can't wait to see what you come up with!

Jo Capper-Sandon

Lisa Somerville

Bente Bjerknes

Barb Hardeman

Toni Whitnell

Shelly Kuck

Kathy Tucker

Silke Ledlow

Brit Helen Rosseymr

Betsy Griffin

ISCC9 Monochromatic Mania

2008-07-24T06:19:00.007-05:00

THE WINNER is: Stampin Melissa (please contact ISC - istampc @ gmail.com)

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED!
Here are your random number: 2
Timestamp: 2008-08-07 16:39:19 UTC

NOTE: how is the name chosen?

we assign random numbers to all the participants and then use the random generator!

ISCC9 Challenge

Create a monochromatic card or project using ISC stamps. Play along and upload your creations to your blog and/or on line gallery for a chance toWIN a $25 shopping spree from ISC!

Super easy, use ISC stamps only on your design, then post your link in the comments section. A random name will be chosen and announced on the blog.

You have until Sunday August 3, 2008 to create/post your link on the ISC blog. Search for label ISCC9. We can't wait to see what you come up with!

Lisa Somerville

Check out the other Creative Architects cards:

Barb Hardeman

Eli Perrson

ISC Creative Guest Architect - Toni Whitnell

2008-07-21T11:59:00.004-05:00

Thoughtfulness

Artsy Victorian, words: Fansy Designs I, butterfly: About Me

ISC Creative Guest Architect - Silke Ledlow

2008-07-21T11:52:00.008-05:00

Artsy Victorian
Friendship

Nature Silhouette,
Beautiful Butterflies

Nature Silhouette butterfly from Beautiful Butterflies sheet

ISCC8 Tim Holtz Techniques

2008-07-17T07:24:00.011-05:00

THE WINNER is: Debbie Ebat (please contact ISC - istampc @ gmail.com
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED!

Here are your random number: 5
Timestamp: 2008-08-07 16:15:03 UTC

NOTE: how is the name chosen?
we assign random numbers to all the participants and then use the
random generator!

Today's challenge is to create something using a technique from Tim Holtz's BLOG use some TH embellishments if you have them too!

Play along and upload your creations to your blog and/or on line gallery for a chance toWIN a FREE ISC Stamp Sheet of your choice!

Super easy, use ISC stamps only on your design, then post your link in the comments section! A random name will be chosen and announced on the blog. You have until

Sunday July 27, 2008 to create/post your link on the ISC blog.

Search for label ISCC8.

We can't wait to see what you come up with!

Shelly Kuck

used: Manilla Tags & Journey of Discovery

Brit-Helen Rossemyr

used: About Me

View more designs by various Creative Architects' using tech's by Tim Holtz

ISCC7 Moo Cards

2008-07-10T05:52:00.010-05:00

THE WINNER is: Cathy (please contact ISC - istampc @ gmail.com

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED!!

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers: 4
Timestamp: 2008-07-21 15:21:50 UTC

NOTE: how is the name chosen?

we assign random numbers to all the participants and then use the

random generator

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They are all the rage. Moo cards are like Artist trading cards but measure 1 1/8" x 2 3/4"
Play along and upload your creations to your blog and/or on line gallery for a chance to
WIN a FREE ISC Stamp Sheet of your choice! Super easy, use ISC stamps only on your design, then post your link in the comments section! A random name will be chosen and announced on the blog. You have until Sunday July 20, 2008 to create/post your link on the ISC blog and search for label ISC C7 We can't wait to see what you come up with!

Moo Tin & cards by Betsy Griffin

Samples by Vada Schutz

Sample by Kathy T.

Be sure to stop by the other Creative Architects Blogs for more fabulous samples.

ISC c6 - Card Sketch

2008-06-19T15:01:00.006-05:00

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random number: 7
Timestamp: 2008-07-01 14:23:57 UTC

NOTE: how is the name chosen? we assign random numbers to all the participants and we then use the random genrator.

Shelly Schmidt, you won 1 FREE stamp sheet of choice! Send us an email!!

Thank you to ALL who participate!!

Make sure you check back for c7!

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Our new sketch was inpsired by Kristy C.(sample below!)

WIN a FREE ISC Stamp Sheet of your choice!Super easy, use ISC stamps only on your design, then post your link in the comments section! A random name will be chosen and announced on the blog!
Ends: 6/29/08 (c6)

CARD SKETCH

Shelly

Vada

Barb

Joanne

Kristy

Lisa

Michelle

Kathy

Bente

ISC - Creative Architect, Kathy Tucker

2008-06-13T06:00:00.018-05:00

Thoughtfulness

Artsy Victorian, Thoughtfulness, Batik Flower background

Flair of Summer, Textures-Backgrounds&Sentiments, About Me, Friendship

ISC NEW stamp sheet Release!

2008-06-13T06:00:00.016-05:00

*Thoughtfulness (woman face) designed by Artist Cindy Roland
*Artsy Victorian
Background Series
*Batik Flower (recv 2, FREE stamps)
*Wood Grain (recv 2, FREE stamps)

ISC Creative Architect Coordinator - Shelly K.

2008-06-13T06:00:00.015-05:00

Artsy Victorian

Batik Flower background, Artsy Victorian

Thoughtfulness, Artsy Victorian, Art4Frames II

ISC - Creative Architect, Lisa S.

2008-06-13T06:00:00.013-05:00

Batik Flower

Artsy Victorian, Thoughtfulness, Friendship

ISC Creative Guest Architect - Kristy C.

2008-06-13T06:00:00.010-05:00

Artsy Victorian

Thoughtfulness, Fansy Designs I
ABout Me

Flair of Summer

Fansy Designs I
About Me

Art4Frames II

ISC Creative Architect - Michelle Zindorf

2008-06-13T06:00:00.009-05:00

Ornament, Artsy Victorian

Make sure you visit Michelle's blog for incredible tute's!

Thoughtfulness by Cindy Roland

Artsy Victorian

Innovative Stamp Creations

NEW BLOG LOCATION

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

Wishing you....

Eclectic Christmas

Something Different - Kit!

CCE - ISC Bog-Hop Day 3: DPOV

CCE - ISC Blog Hop Day 2 & more

ISC October Stamp LIne & Christmas Card Extravaganza Blog Hop

ISC Christmas Blog-Hop Card Extravaganza

Monthly Card Sketch #909

September 09 new Stamp Line Release

A few more.....

Odd Findings

Bush Flowers - Day 2

ISC New August Stamp Line - Kit Debut

ISC Blog Hop Bday Celebration Winner

Creative Architect: Karen Dunbrook

DPOV: Different point of view

Cherish your Memories - Tote Card template - Summer Kit

ISC Stamp Line Release & Blog Hop Celebration

ISC Sneak Peek - Day 2, Let it Bloom!

ISC Sneak Peek - Day 1, Picturesque

ISC sponsors Rubber Stamp Chat - Card Sketch & win FREE Sheet(s)

Guest Creative Architect Karola Witczak from Poland

Guest Creative Architect Anne Harada

ISC Monthly Sketch #609

Memories of Patriotism Minibooks & Hibiscus Flowers

Sketch of Roses - Day 2

ISC June Stamp Line Release - Day 1

Sneak Peek: Congrat's

ISC Monthly Sketch Challenge #509

ISC Sponsors - Card Positioning Systems wk 5/24

Different Point of View: Gloxinia's

May Stamp Line Release day - Let it Bloom!

May Stamp Line Release - sneak peek Day 1

It's all about Nature....

Inspiration.... Plus win 2 FREE stamp sheets!

Day 4: Natures Beauty....

Day 3: It's the little things....

Day 2: Let it Bloom!

ISC Creative Guest Architect Heather Klump

ISC Creative Guest Architect Joanne Grzelak

*NEW* ISC April Release Stamp Line

ISC New Stamp Sheet sneak-peek: Minibk Series: A Journal

ISC Challenge24: Boxes Galore!

Day 3: Welcome Home....

Day 2: Heartfelt Thanks....

Creative Guest Architect - Darleen Adamo

Creative Guest Architect - Sabrina Jackson

*NEW* March Stamp Line Release

ISC Challenge 23: Inspired Jewelry

Day 4: Love Cats? & Special men in your life!

Day 3: Delicate Roses

Day 2 - Men of Wisdom & She's so sweet

ISC New Stamp Sheets Release:

ISC Challenge22: It's in the suitcase!

*NEW* Stamp Line Release -Reflections & Minibook Series: AlterIt!

*NEW* Stamp Line Release ~ Tranquil/Canvas background

c21: Project using Fragments

c20: Holiday Recipes Gift -ISC ATC Diecut Holder

c19: Micro Holiday Album using VINYL sheets

C18 Crackle Paint Challenge

c17 - Grungeboard Minibook with a twist

ISC -c16 Artsy Tag

*NEW* ISC Stamp Sheet Release 10/08

ISC c15: Alter This!

ISCC14 A Sketch Challenge!

ISC c13: ATC resist techniques

ISCC12 a Sketch Challenge!

Today is the day! New Stamp Sheet Release!

Day 5 Sneak Peek

Day 3/4 Sneak Peek

Day 2 Sneak Peek

*NEW* Fall Line Sneak Peek wk 8/25

ISC Creative Architect Coordinator - Shelly K.

ISC Creative Architect - Kathy T

ISC Creative Architect - Brit-Helen R.

ISC Creative Geest Architect Shelly H.

ISC Creative Architect - Silke L.

NEW ISC April Release Stamp Line

NEW March Stamp Line Release

NEW Stamp Line Release -Reflections & Minibook Series: AlterIt!

NEW Stamp Line Release ~ Tranquil/Canvas background

NEW ISC Stamp Sheet Release 10/08

NEW Fall Line Sneak Peek wk 8/25