rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #300

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Welcome to the rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge!

This week, it's simple stamping! I'll be the first to tell you it's

not as asy as it seems! I am constantly wanting to add more

layers, designer paper and embellishments. It's so hard not to

want to add that extra texture and sparkle! 

But I did! AND the Flowers of Beaurty stamp set made

it SO EASY! Simple stamping is perfect for when you need a super-quick 

card or you are running out of time and need to make a large batch real

quick! Either way, these types of cards can be just as pretty

as the cards with all the added "bling"! 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Flowers of Beauty, Unbounded Love

Ink: Old Olive, Gorgeous Grape, Crumb Cake

Paper: Thick Basic White

Accessories: Water Painters, Wink of Stella

Have fun creating some SIMPLE STAMPING soo!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics weekly Challenge #294

 Good Morning, Stampers!

It's FRIDAY! That means it's time for a

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge!

This week is a fun one - combine

two completely different stamp sets into your project!

A little bit of "this" and a little bit of "that". Have FUN!

I combined the Spotlight on Nature stamp set with the Latte Love

stamp set for my card. This cup is the perfect size for flowers! 

What sets will you combine?

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Latte Love, Spotlight on Nature

Ink: Early Espresso, Pretty in Pink, Craft White

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Lost Lagoon, Early Espresso, Watercolor, Pretty in Pink DSP, A Little Late DSP

Accessories: Latte Love dies, Pretty in Pink stitched ribbon, water painter

Stampin' Blends: Pretty in Pink, Old Olive

Have fun with this week's challenge!

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #263

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome to the rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge!

This week, I've got a sketch that offers so many possibilites

to get creative! Use up those scrap designer papers, add layers,

add texture, add dimension and so much more! Try this 

sketch out for all different occasions!

I used the Stylish Shapes square die to add a little extra

detail to the squares, but you can easily just cut 1-1 1/4" 

squares, too! Give it a try with different shapes for 

a whole new look! Have fun!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Bag of Bones

Ink: Versamark

Paper: Smoky Slate, Basic White, Pumpkin Pie, Them Bones DSP

Accessories: Bag of Bones dies, Scalloped Contour dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Glow-in-the-Dark Bats and Ghosts

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #247

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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We're playing with color for this week's

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge! Select 3-4

colors from the list above and use it in your project!

I love the Patchwork Pieces dies - they are so fun for creating

colorful backgrounds! It was a perfect fit for this card as it has a bit

of a retro vibe, don't you think?! It's so feminine

and sweet for a young lady. Here's a little tip: to create custom

colored Baker's Twine, add stripes using Stampin' Blends markers! 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Just My Type

Ink: Versamark, Gray Granite, Bubble Bath

Paper: Basic White, Highland Heather, Fresh Freesia, Bubble Bath, Soft Seafoam

Accessories: Iridescent Pearls, White Baker;s Twine, Scallop Contour dies

I hope you enjoy creating with this week's color challenge!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #242

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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I'm so glad you could join me for this week's 

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge! It's all about

simple stamping today, but there are always 

ways to add a technique or fun fold to step it up 

without overwhelming the beginner stamper. Simple

stamping is for all levels of paper crafters!

I combined the stencils with a little masking to 

give the illusion of layering - what do you think?

I started by creating a mask of the envelope image onto a 

piece of copy paper using Smoky Slate ink and cut it out.

Next, I stamped the envelope image onto the card front using

Smoky Slate ink. I then set the mask on top of the stamped image

and placed the stencil on top of the mask. Using a blending brush, 

I lightly added Pool Party ink around the stamped image and removed 

the stencil.  Keeping the envelope mask on top, I stamped the mailbox

directly on top using Smoky Slate ink. You'll see once you remove 

the mask, it looks like the mail box is behind the letter. Masking

is so fun! I completed the card with the little hearts and sentiment.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Stamped with Love

Ink: Smoky Slate, Pool Party, Real Red

Paper: Basic White, Real Red

Accessories: Four Square Decorative Masks, Blending Brush, Stylish Shapes dies

Thanks for joining me today- I hope you give simple stamping a try!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #241

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Thank you for joining me for this week's rubberFUNatics

Weekly Challenge! It's all about playing with words today 

so lets have some fun! How can you create using words? 

I like to use alphabets - they make it so easy to personalize

a project or create a word whenever you need one! 

Here, I added a simple HELLO along with the gorgeous 

flower from the Everlasting Beauty stamp set. So quick and easy! 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Everlasting Beauty
Ink: Tuxedo Black, Pebbled Path
Paper: Basic White, PebbledPath
Accessories: Waterpainter, Alphabet a la Mode dies, Basic Rhinestones
Stampin' Blends: Flirty Flamingo, Bubble Bath, Soft Seafoam

I hope you get a little inspired to play along today!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #240

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Thanks so much for joining me for this week's rubberFUNatics

Weekly Challenge! There is lots of possibilities with this week's 

sketch so lets get right to it!

I love the detail in the Labels Aglow dies. Although

originally it was created for use for the Christmas 

holiday, I think it also works great as fireworks for

the 4th of July! This card has a hodgepodge of

different products that I combined and I really like

how it shows how well our products coordinate

no matter the occasion! 

One last tip when working with the Alphabet a la Mode dies - 

to make a letter or number smaller, trim off the bottom 

to the desired length and then reattach the base back to the bottom. 

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Alphabest, Share a Milkshake, Biggest Wish

Ink: Smoky Slate, Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Craft White

Paper: Basic White, Smoky Slate, Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy

Accessories: Labels Aglow dies, Give it a Whirl dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Alphabet a la Mode dies, Basic Rhinestones, Silver Elegant Trim

I hope you'll find this week's sketch a fun and easy way to get creative!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #239

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Welcome to this week's rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge!

This week, it's a "Pick 3". Choose (3) themes and 

create your project based on your choices. There are

so many combinations to create something fun!

I chose ANIMALS/DIE CUTS/EMBOSSING for my

card. To create the background, I started by stamping the 

musical notes and flowers onto the Boho Blue card panel using 

Boho Blue ink. Then I ran the panel through the die cut machine

with the Merry Melody embossing folder. 

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Sweet Songbirds

Ink: Boho Blue, Pecan Pie, Tuxedo Black, Craft White. Berry Burst, Soft Seafoam, Lemon Lolly

Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Pecan Pie, Boho Blue

Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies, Merry Melody embossing folder, Iridescent Pearls

I hope you'll find a little inspiration in today's challenge!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #234

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome back to another rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge!
This week, it's a fun sketch that gives you

lots of options for creativity! I hope you play along!

Recognize this stamp set? It's the Celebrate with Tags from

last year's Holiday mini catalog! It's making it's return in the 

upcoming 2023-2024 Annual Catalog so I thought

it would be the perfect fit for this sketch! I saved the little

punchouts from the candle die to create the colorful polka-dots

at the bottom of the card. It's like confetti! Look for the stamp set on

page 45 of the NEW Annual catalog!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Celebrate with Tags

Ink: Tuxedo Black

Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Parakeet Party, So Saffron, Perfectly Penciled DSP

Accessories: Celebration Tag dies

I hope you have fun with this week's sketch!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weely Challenge #233

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Thank you for joining me for this week's

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge! 

It's a simple layered sketch that you

can work your creative magic on - I

hope you'll play along!

I used the Ready to Ride suite for my card. There are lots

of fun designs on the Ready to Ride designer papers to 

choose from to get you started. Every biker know you need

the right gear for riding - and this suite definitely has it all!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Legendary Ride

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Pumpkin Pie

Paper: Very Vanilla, Ready to Ride DSP

Accessories: Black/White ribbon, stapler, Stylish Shapes dies, Metal Plate embossing folder, Legendary Ride dies

Thanks for stopping by!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #232

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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I'm so glad you could join me for this  rubberFUNatics

Weekly Challenge! It's a Simple Stamping challenge

which means for me, it's not simple! haha!

I find the simplest of stamping is hard for me because I always

find that I need to keep adding - layers, designer papers, embellishments, etc.

I think I got it this time - of course I needed a little bling! 

I started with a very faint sponge of Pool Party ink onto the

card base using a blending brush. Then I stamped the cherry images

and sentiment and finished it off with a couple of Basic Rhinestones. 

Simple enough??? I think so! A great way to make multiples in no time!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Sweetest Cherries
Ink: Early Espresso, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Sweet Sorbet, Pool Party
Paper: Basic White
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones, Blending Brush

I hope you try some Simple Stamping for yourself! 

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #230

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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It's a THIS to THAT challenge today! Create a 

Spring card using a birthday stamp set. 

It's a great way to get in the habit of utilizing 

some of the products you may have in a new way!

I incorporated a couple of the NEW Online Exclusives

into this card! The Radiating Stiches dies and Basics 3D 

embossing folders are must-haves! These products are available 

while supplies last in my online store!

ON SALE!

Grab the This Birthday Piggy stamp set and 

coordinating Playful Piggy dies (the dies are 

ON SALE) in my online store HERE

SU!pplies:
Stamps: This Birthday Piggy, Friendly Gnomes

Ink: Tuxedo Black

Paper: Basic White, Granny Apple Green, Polished Pink

Accessories: Playful Piggy dies, Radiating Stitches dies, Basics 3D embossing folders, Iridescent Rhinestones

Stampin' Blends: Smoky Slate, Crumb Cake, Polished Pink, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #227

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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It's a fun Pick 3 for this week's rubberFUNatics 

Weekly Challenge! Pick (3) of the (6) themes and incorporate

them into your project!

I chose Baby/Animals/Ombre for this card but then realized I 

also added rhinestones! Oops! It's a pick 4 on this one! 

I created my own Ombre designer paper by rubbing Daffodil Delight

and So saffron ink onto a piece of Basic White cardstock using a 

blending brush. Then, I stamped the floral image all over the cardstock

using Versamark ink and sprinkled it with white embossing

power and heat set. The sweet Easter Bunny images work 

perfectly for baby cards, too!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Easter Bunny

Ink: Early Espresso, Versamark, So Saffron, Daffodil Delight

Paper: Basic White, So Saffron

Accessories: White embossing powder, heat tool, White crinckle ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, So Saffron Stampin' Blends, Water Painter, Stylish Shapes dies, Blending brush

I hope this gives you a little inspiration to create with the Pick 3 challenge this week!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #226

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Thank you for joining me for this week's rubberFUNatics Weekloy Challenge!

This color choice for this challenge make look a little drab at first, but think

about using it for St. Patrick's Day, nature or masculine themed 

occasions and watch your project come to life! 

Ain't this frog so sweet??!! He's bringing along a little good

luck for a special friend with the help of a few

shamrocks! It's fun inter-mixing different stamp sets - I 

love our product coordination!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: On the Pond, Lucky Clover

Ink: Early Espresso, Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce

Paper: Basic White, Granny Apple Green

Accessories: White Baker's Twine, Dots and Spots die, Scalloped Contour dies, Basic Rhinestones, Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends, Clover Punch

I hope you'll give this color challenge a try!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #225

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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I'm so glad you could join me for this week's

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge! Today, we're having

a little fun with words! It's one of my favorite challenges!

I opted for a little Luck 'o the Irish for my card! I'm so glad

to have the Lucky Clover in the mini catalog - we really

needed a set with some shamrocks! Whether it's for St. Patick's Day,

wishing someone "good luck" or telling someone  "I'm lucky to know you", 

there are so many reasons to have this set in your collection!

Shop the Lucky Clover in my online store HERE

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Lucky Clover
Ink: Shaded Spruce, Soft Seafoam, Granny Apple Green
Paper: Basic White, Shaded Spruce
Accessories: Water Painter, Alphabet a la Mode dies, Iridescent Rhinestones, Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a little WORD FUN today!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #224

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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This week's challenge lets you get 

a little creative with paper! Use your favorite

designer papers or mix and match in a little 

textured embossing to complete the challenge!

The Dainty Flowers designer papers were perfect for

this challenge. I didn't realize how well it coordinated 

with the Dragonfly Garden bundle! 

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Dragonfly Garden

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Paper: Basic White, Fresh Freesia, Mossy Meadow, Dainty Flowers DSP

Accessories: Layered Circle dies, Dragonflies punch, Parakeet Party Metallic ribbon, Timber embossing folder

Thanks for joining me - I hope you'll give this week's challenge a try!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #223

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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So glad you can join me for today's rubberFUNatics

Weekly Challenge! Grab your scraps - this is a

super easy sketch challenge!

I LOVE the Dainty Flowers designer papers from Sale-A-Bration!

These colors are just so pretty! I took 1/2" strips and glued them

across the panel and then added a frame of Fresh Freesia

Fine Shimmer paper on top using the Stitched Rectangle

dies. The shimmer is STUNNING!

I changed up the shape of the sketch and added a 

few brass butterflies to finish it off. 

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Blessings of Home

Ink: Night of Navy

Paper: Basic White, Night of Navy, Fine Shimmer, Dainty Flowers DSP

Accessories: Stitched Rectangle dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Flowers of Home dies, white Baker's Twine, Brushed Brass Butterflies

Thanks for stopping by - I hope you try this week's sketch out for yourself!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #222

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Thank you for joining me for this week's rubberFUNatics 

challenge! It's a patchwork quilt! Grab your pattern

paper scraps and play along - it's so quick and easy!

You can use any die or punch to create this look but 

I found that the stitched dies really make it look like

it's been sewn! The colors in the Country Gingham designer 

paper offers (4) different colors in (6) different patterns - 

perfect for baby cards! I kept the image and sentiment 

somewhat simple so your eye is drawn to the background.

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Elephant Parade

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Craft White

Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Country Gingham DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies, Petal Pink ribbon

Stampin' Blends: Smoky Slate, Petal Pink

I hope you'll play along this week!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #221

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Welcome to another rubberFUNatics Weekly

Challenge! Today, I am creating around this Theme Challenge.

I love this as it really allows you to get creative - hearts, love

hands, sun set, silhouettes and gorgeous color - so many directions to go!

I decided to go with the heart and ths sweet little frog from the 

On the Pond stamp set. It is an exclusive hostess-only set  

from the January to April mini catalog that you earn with

a qualifying order. Sure, it can be used for 

Valentine's Day, but it can also be used for any time you

want to send a little love! This sentiment comes from the

Celebrating You stamp set. It's a great versatile set - 

any number of these sentiments would pair nicely with this set!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: On the Pond, Celebrate You

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Balmy Blue, Granny Apple Green, Polished Pink, Crumb Cake, Petal Pink

Paper: Basic White, Polished Pink

Accessories: Blending Brush, Stitched Rectangles, Stylish Shapes dies, Glossy Dots assortment

Thanks for joining me this week! I hope you found a little inspiration!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #220

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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The first challenge of 2023! A simple sketch 

that has lots of opportunities to use leftover punch/die cut

shapes as well as scrap cardstock/designer paper pieces.

Mix and match patterns and colors and have fun 

creating all different combinations!

I kept the basic layout of the sketch but moved the 

pieces around to change it up a bit.

It was very difficult to photograph the background up close.

I just couldn't get the right lighting on this cloudy day.

I started with rubbing Tahitian Tide ink lightly

over the background using a blending brush. I then stamped the sentiment 

from top to bottom using Versamark ink and heat set with

clear embossing powder. It's subtle and adds a little texture, too!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Go To Greetings

Ink: Tahitian Tide

Paper: Basic White, Tahitian Tide, Tahitian Tide DSP

Accessories: Heat tool, Clear embossing powder, Basic Rhinestones, Tahitian Tide Stampin' Blends, Beautiful Shapes dies, Brilliant Wings dies

I hope you'll find this a fun sketch to create with!

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa