Simon Says Stamp - Designer Spotlight - Week 3

Hello Friends

This is my third week in the Spotlight at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge.

It is time for a new challenge and that challenge is 'Back to School'.

For my 'Back to School' project I created a Homework/study desk tidy using one of my favourite Eileen Hull dies - the versatile Card Box, Planner Storage and Organiser, along with Dina Wakley Heavy Body Paint, a Dina Wakley stencil, AALLandCreate stencil #28 and stamp #13.

I started by die cutting the Card Box, Planner Storage & Organiser from mount board, cutting two for my double storage box.

I used a brayer to add Dina Wakley Heavy Body paint (Ruby and Turquoise) directly to the mount board.  The paint was applied to one side only of both die cuts, as they were going to be glued together in the middle.

I applied Dina Wakley's stencil - Jumbled Numbers to one half of both of the painted die cuts, using Tim Holtz Distress Paint (Black Soot) applied with a blending tool.  I used a white Signo pen to highlight some of the numbers.

The insides of the die cuts were painted in Dina's Turquoise paint, applied with a brayer (not shown).

I assembled the boxes and joined two together back to back.

To create the notebook I brayered some more card using the same paints as before.  I think I might be slightly addicted to this type of painting.

I used AALLandCreate Stencil #28 and Black Embossing Paste on the cover.

The bookmark was stamped using AALLandCreate Stamp #13.  I attached the covers of the notebook with rings so that the Study Notes can lay flat.  The notebook fits nicely in the organiser.

Products available from Simon Says Stamp:
Eileen Hull - Sizzix 662361 - Card Box, Planner Storage and Organiser
Dina Wakley Heavy Body Paint
Dina Wakley Stencil - Jumbled Numbers
AALLandCreate Stencil #28
AALLandCreate Stamp #13
Tim Holtz Distress Paint - Black Soot
White Ini-ball Pen Signo Gel

Each week there is a fabulous $50 gift voucher on offer!

All the of the products that I used, which are available from Simon Says Stamp 

are listed above.

I do hope you will visit Simon Says Monday Challenge to see what the talented designers there have made for this challenge, I am in constant awe of their talents.

As always, thank you for your visit, I hope to see you again soon!

Hugs, Anne xx

Simon Says Stamp - Designer Spotlight

Hello Friends!

I am so thrilled and honoured that Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge has asked me to be in the Designer Spotlight for August!  The whole team is amazing and I am so pleased to be working alongside them again.   How fabulous is that!  Huge thanks to the team for this opportunity.

The first challenge for August is 'Tape it Up' and the team will be featuring products by Jane Davenport this week!  I had not used Jane's products before but now, I have to say, I have a new addiction and I so enjoyed making this project for the challenge!

I created a colourful journal using Jane Davenport Washi Tape, Mixed Media papers and Face stamps along with Eileen Hull's new Wrapped Journal die, all of which can be obtained from Simon Says Stamp online shop.

I started by gathering my supplies together, they are listed below (from Simon Says Stamp)

Eileen Hull Wrapped Journal die (Sizzix 662816)

Jane Davenport Mixed Media Paper Pad

Jane Davenport Washi Tape

Jane Davenport Multi Media Face Stamps

Jane Davenport Brights Rub-ons

Dina Wakley Heavy Body Paint - Sky

1) Start by die cutting the Wrapped Journal in matboard (mountboard) and then paint with Dina Wakley Heavy Body Paint in Sky.

2) Apply the Washi Tape in the pattern of your choice (I created a weave pattern)

3)  Stamp, cut and colour the face stamp (I added short hair by hand drawing it and the frill on the dress was created with the Washi Tape) (bottom left)

4) Use the face stamp set to create a second face (I added some flowing hair, in Jane's style)

5) Line the inside of the journal with Jane's beautiful Mixed Media paper

6) Create signatures with the Mixed Media papers (Signatures measure 6.3/4" x 4.7/8")

7) Create tuck spots and pockets on the journal back, if desired

To finish the cover, the face was glued to the front and some beautiful sari ribbon from my stash provides a closure for the journal.

Handcrafted elements can be used as embellishments (I covered the clips with more washi tape to tone in with the papers I used).

A final look at the journal from the inside.

Each week there is a fabulous $50 gift voucher on offer!

All the of the products that I used, which are available from Simon Says Stamp 

are listed above.

I hope you will pop over to Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge to see what the talented Design Team have made, and of course it would be lovely to see you join in the challenge!

I would like to enter my journal into the Craft Stamper Make It, Take It Challenge (August).  The faces in the journal are hand stamped and coloured.

Thank you so much for your visit, I hope to see you again soon and/or next Monday for my second project for Simon Says Stamp!

Hugs, Anne xx