April Stamp Challenge

vellumx · April Stamp Challenge

Ok, ladies...here is your chance to try something that may be a little different for most of you.....Digital stamps.

You've seen my cards using them and now it is your chance to do the same.

I found a site that you can download free digital stamps; I found two from this site. http://www.fred-she-said.blogspot.com/

When you get there, you will see the flower stamp. Follow the download instructions and save in a folder where you can find it. If you do not want to download it, please PM me and I will send it to you.

I thought it would be fun if we all had the same stamp and see the different takes with it.

You can make a card or layout and use it more than one time on your project.

Please give credit to the site (it's only fair)

How to open your stamp:

Open Word
Got to Insert
Click on PICTURE and then FROM FILE
Find your stamp and insert.
Once it's on your 'paper', click on it. That will box it for sizing.
Now you can print it any size you want/need
Once printed, do what you want to pretty it up.

It's that SIMPLE!!!

Can't wait to see what you ladies do!!!

mykidsmom4ever

hmmmmm, I've been exploring the digi stamp world....Got my eye on some cool cupcakes.
Thanks for the links Roe :thumbup:

lisa9er

I'll be playin with this for sure!! Thanks a bunch!!

vellumx

Ok, ladies...!!!!

Let's see who else get's into the stamp challenge!!..

I think I'll play with some water colors tomorrow!!

JustJenn

Um, I would like to try this out, but you know I am computer illiterate and it takes me forever to catch on to something.

So...can you email it or something?

JustJenn

umm, nevermind..I saved picture as and now I have it saved. Wow, that was pretty easy. Are there anymore of these freebie stamps anywhere else??

vellumx

See, I told you it was easy..

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If you downloaded the first flower on the site, check out what else they have that is free. On the right side under 'label's it will say digi-freebie...check it out.

Now, if only I can find where I got all those other stamps...

Punkin

Im skeered

vellumx

wendi, trust me...it is really easy...Did you read what Jenn just wrote!!!

Need help, just PM me..

scrapnkitty

What is the difference between digital stamps and clipart? I have been doing this with clipart for years, and now people are making money at it?

vellumx

Katt, nothing...

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Sometimes, we forget what is right under our noses..

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I've used clipart, but never gave it any thought of printing it and coloring it to use seperatly on something.

Later today, I will post some clipart that I found on a site that is being shared. I'm sure we all can find something, but it's nice when someone finds it for us..

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I'm impressed with those that can draw their own design which again, is something I never thought of and yet it's right there in the 'middle' of my brain..duh..

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Katt, that may make for another stamp challenge!!

mykidsmom4ever

Hey Roe, While browsing the site that you mentioned...I noticed the post a little ways down Big Dahlias. Do you know what mediums she used to color in the flower?

vellumx

Isn't that gorgeous!!..

She mentiones watercolor, but not what and then mentions OMS, but I don't know what she means.

I was going to post a comment and ask because I was curious too. I've seen awesome work done with the copic markers, but I hate to spend the money since they are so expensive and if you can get the same look with waterpencils..well...

If I find out what is used, I'll post it..If you find out...let us know!!!

mykidsmom4ever

Roe, I was researching on her blog and some of the other blogs she has listed and saw that they use Prisma colour pencils, Sansador for blending. Someone mentioned Gamsol, and I remember you saying that you have used that. Also chalk pastels and OMS, whatever that is.....I think I'm going to go to Joanns this week.

vellumx

I emailed her before I went out, so maybe she will answer more for us.

I had thought about the Prisma pencils (50% coupon), but I really would like to save up for the copic markers.

aunt e

Will try!

I was also thinking it might be fun to scan our great stamps (the acrylic ones with that black ink design) and then share...I am sure this has already been presented as an idea, but just a thought.

vellumx

Erin, that sound like an idea!!

Here is a card I made and though the 'painting' took me a while, the card was a quick put together. Not sure why I went with orange again; I'm trying to stay away from orange...

..I'll put this one away and pull out in the fall..

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I used H2O and Niji Pearlescent watercolors. I'm going to try one with pencils next..

mykidsmom4ever

Beautiful card Roe!

vellumx

Thanks, Rita...however...I was expecting to see MORE cards upon my return!!!..

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mykidsmom4ever

scrapnkitty

Mine is colored as well, I just have to come up with a design to use it!

lisa9er

I gathered a large collection of images!!

Does that count?? Seriously, made some cards the other night, but have to get them sent..no pics.

Lovin this idea of dig stamping...

so much Roe!!

scrapnkitty

Ok, I finished mine.

I really like how this turned out. Thanks for the "push" Roe!

vellumx

Katt, this is so pretty and I love the colors you used!!..

Thank you for taking the challenge and now...I would like to see more!!

RobinB

sorry ... didn't get to this yet. I used to use clipart all the time when I first started scrapping(over 10 yrs. ago) and there was not much available in stores in the way of stickers and embellishments. I would print a cute design out on cardstock and cut it out sort of like a die cut or cut it into a square and mat it. I even had several discs of clipart.

mykidsmom4ever

Roe, I did this last week. Just haven't taken a photo yet.

mykidsmom4ever

Finally took a pic of this...

Roe, this was fun!

scrapnkitty

Rita, that is stunning! Love the color!

vellumx

GORGEOUS!!!! I love how you cut out the smal flowers and your artwork is awesome!!..

Thank you for taking the challenge (your cards keep getting better and better!!)

mykidsmom4ever

Thanks girls :

lisa9er

OH Rita. WOW!!!! This is stunning!!! Is is pop dotted? And then the little ones separate?

BRAVO!!!!

mykidsmom4ever

vellumx

OH Rita...that is to sweet of you... :