Repeat Impressions Blog Hop - Series 9600 Bottoms Up!!!

It's a huge day for me!  I have two blog posts today.  If your looking for my Meljen's Design's post, you will see it below, just scroll down.  If your here for the Repeat Impressions blog hop, Welcome!!! I'm glad your here. 

Wendy at Repeat Impressions really has her creative juices flowing.  You may remember we had a blog hop last month for her new Wine Time series.  Today we are unveiling another new series - Bottoms Up!!! 



Being from Central Wisconsin, I can tell you right now, I will be using the beer mug & beer sentiments a LOT!!! 

For today's card, I went with the 9606-K margarita glass with the 9612 -F Citrus Slice. I wanted a fresh, summer look so this bright print paper fit perfectly.  I popped the glass to mimic the curve of a real drinking class and I also popped the lemon slice. 

 

 

This is a blog hop so that mean a prize - an unmounted sheet of the Bottoms Up Series. You can have as many as NINE chances to win, by commenting at each blog involved in the hop - see the links below.  Comment on one blog and you will earn one chance, comment on 3 blogs and earn 3 chances and so on. Comment on each of the blogs and the Repeat Impressions blog, and you would have collected a total of nine chances....Hey, that is pretty good odds!

 

Complete the hop and post your comments no later than 5pm eastern time on Sunday, June 1st.
You will be amazed at all the awesome creations you will see along the way.  Lets start hoppin'. 
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Deonna
Cheri
Brenda
Melissa
Joy
Karen
Joyce - that's me!  You are here!
Geri
RI blog

On Monday, June 2nd, Wendy will announce the winner of the hop on Repeat Impressions Blog and the Repeat Impressions Facebook page.   You can see the complete list of rules and instructions here.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!
Joyce

 

Meljen's Challenge #212- Sketch Challenge

I have really been enjoying my time as guest designer on the Meljen's design team.  This week we have another fun challenge - a sketch.



 

For my card, I used Meljen's Designs image - Acorn Mouse.  What a cute image and I love how the acorns turned out.  I colored them using a couple of my favorite Copic color combos - E51, E53, & E55 for the acorn cap and E31, E33 & E35 for the nut. 

 

 

 

Instead of a sentiment I colored an additional acorn image and popped it to add dimension.  

 

 

 

Now its your turn.  Create your own card using the sketch above for inspiration.  Remember, you must always use at least one Meljen image.  Link that card to the Meljen's Challenge blog and you will be entered into a random drawing for Meljen's Design images. 

 

Thanks for joining me.

Joyce





What If? Wednesday - Sketch M2814

It seems impossible, but it is Wednesday already - and its a What If? Wednesday at that.  That means an awesome sketch challenge from Repeat Impressions. 

 

For my card, I used Repeat Impressions 9118-K Chevy from the Big Boys Toys series.  For the sentiment, I used RI 9007-E Sweet Things from the Summer Series.  The combination of these two images makes a fun & classy card.

 

 



So now its your turn.  Create your card inspired by this week's sketch, link your card to the RI blog and you will be entered into a random drawing for an awesome prize - a $25 gift certificate to the Repeat Impressions store.  You can see the complete rules here - at the Repeat Impressions blog. 

Thanks so much for stopping by

Joyce



Repeat Impressions - Project of the Week

Happy Monday Morning!!

I'm Joyce and its my turn to present the Project of the Week for Repeat Impressions and I have a simple and fun project to show you. 

Believe it or not, that is only one adorable pig image stamped several times.  They are all turned at this angle and that angle to create the look of a whole bunch of dancing pigs. Carefully matting them on black paper gives that filmstrip look.  So cute. 

The first step is picking out the image you want to work with, and this adorable 909-G Ballerina Pig is a perfect example. 

I stamped the image several times at different angles.  Actually, I ended up stamping 6 sets of the image to get the look I was going for. 

Next, I colored my images.  I used Copic markers R00 & R20 for the pigs body and B21 & B23 for her adorable little tutu. That's it!!! Just 4 markers. 

I had to play around a little bit to figure out what size I wanted to make my 'filmstrip' but in the end, I made my black background 1 3/4" wide.  I left the strip about 7" long and then cut it down to the exact size after I had glued it down.  The size can very depending on what angle you use so its better to have them too long than to run short.

Each little piggy image is cut an 1/8" narrower than that black strip and I made the each image 2" tall.  You can adjust yours any way you choose to, based on the size of your image.

I really played around with my images for a while to get them laid out the way I wanted.  When I did adhere them down, I left just and 1/8" between each image. You just want a little bit of black peaking through. 

Once I had my filmstrip assembled, I used foam tape to mount it to my card front at the angle I liked.  After it was adhered, I trimmed off the excess filmstrip so that my angles would be exact.


Originally this (below) was how I was going to lay out my card - one filmstrip with a sentiment for accent but something was missing.  The card seemed like it needed something more.  Something was missing.  I realized that I could use my remaining pieces of images that you see laying to the right of the card, to create additional filmstrips.  I took those pieces and adhered them to another 1 3/4" strip of black paper and strategically tucked them behind to make it look like I had several filmstrips.  Those additional strips are mounted directly to the card base while only that main filmstrip is popped. 

 

Adding those extra filmstrips in the background, gave it the look I was going for.  I popped my sentiment and my card is complete. 

 





Like most cards, it took a little playing around to get the look I was going for but I really like how the finished card turned out.  Just a fun, silly, quirky card that looks difficult but is really 1 image laid out in a way that makes it look like a whole lot more.  It was a blast to make.  How can those dancing piggies not make you smile?

Join us again next Monday for another Project of the Week and be sure to check out all the amazing images at Repeat Impressions shop. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Joyce

DCC Wednesday at Repeat Impresssions - Monochromatic

It's DCC Wednesday at Repeat Impressions and this week Deonna has selected our challenge - Monochromatic.  

For my card I've used one of my favorite Repeat Impression's images - 1601-K Bear Hug. 

 

I love the look of coloring an image like a black and white photo so I kept that in mind for the monochromatic challenge. 

 

The best part about a challenge is that you get to play along.   Create your own monochromatic card, link that card to the RI blog and you will be entered into a random drawing for an unmounted sheet of RI images.  Wendy has quite an amazing selection to choose from.  Go here to see the complete rules. 

Don't forget to go here to see the cards by the rest of the Repeat Impressions RockStars.

I hope you get a chance to play along.

Joyce

 





Send A Smile 4 Kids - Anything Goes 4 Kids

Happy Saturday!  Its a Send A Smile 4 Kids Saturday and we are having one of my favorite challenges - Anything Goes 4 Kids.

As always, we have 3 amazing sponsors

• Crackerbox Palace - $15 gift certificate
• QKR Stampede - 5 digi images of the winners choice
• Sassy Studios - 4 images of the winners choice

Thank you to those amazing sponsors!

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This lovely image on my first card is from Crackerbox Palace - Girl on Swing.  Isn't she sweet!   This is a square card (5 1/4 x 5 1/4)

 

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The image on my 2nd card is a digital image from QKR Stampede - 7505 Happy Frog.   I love this frog, getting a free ride on this bobber. I reminds me of our summer days here in Central WI. 

 

 



Now its your turn to play along - create your own 'Anything Goes card 4 Kids'.  Link that card to the SAS4K blog and you will be entered into a random drawing where you could win one of those amazing prizes from our sponsors.  Don't forget - SAS4K also selects a top 3 which is a huge honor and gives you a badge you can proudly add to your blog.  You can see a complete list of rules here.

Don't forget, SAS4K is a wonderful cause you can read more about it and find out how to contribute here. 

Have a fantastic Saturday!!
Joyce

Meljen's Design Challenge #210 - Floral Fantasy

This is my 2nd week playing along as a guest design team member for Meljen's Designs and this week they are having an especially fun challenge - Floral Fantasy.  If you follow me at all, you will know that I look at things from different point of view than most people.  Give me a challenge called floral fantasy and what I'm do I use as my focal point??? - a skunk.  lol!!!  This skunk image is super sweet - Little Skunk. 

 

 

I hadn't crocheted in years but recently I've pulled out my yarn and hooks I'm really lovin' it all over again. I came across a pattern for these adorable little flowers on Pinterest and figured this would be the perfect way to combine both my hobbies and create a unique embellishment for my cards. I think it turned out pretty cool!

 

 

 

So what is your floral fantasy?   What would you use as your focal point? lol!!  I'd love to see it.  Create your own floral fantasy card, link it to the Meljen's Design's Challenge Blog and you'll be entered into a random drawing for Meljen's Design digital images.  Remember, to be qualified for any prizes, you must use a Meljen's image on your project. 

 

Have a great Thursday!

Joyce





What If? Wednesday - Sketch M1414

It's What If? Wednesday at Repeat Impressions, which means an awesome sketch challenge. 

 

 

 

For my card, I used one of my favorite RI images - 708-K Rebecca.  Combine this sweet image with this amazing sketch  and its super simple to create a great card. 

 

 

So now it is your turn.  Create your card inspired by this weeks sketch, link your card to the RI blog and you will be entered into a random drawing for an awesome prize - a $25 gift certificate to the Repeat Impressions store.  You can see the complete rules here - at the Repeat Impressions blog. 

Thanks so much for stopping by

Joyce





DCC - Bird Watching

It's DCC Wednesday at Repeat Impressions and this weeks challenge was selected by Cheri - Bird Watching.  Repeat Impressions has a large selection of bird images making this a super fun challenge. 

For my card, I used Repeat Impressions 2906-I  Bottoms Up.  Also, Wendy has given me the okay to give you a  sneak peak at this sentiment.  It's part of a new series that RI will be releasing in a few weeks.  It works perfectly with this row of ducks. 

The best part about a challenge is that you get to play along.   Create your bird watching card, link that card to the RI blog and you will be entered into a random drawing for an unmounted sheet of RI images.  Wendy has quite an amazing selection to choose from.  Go here to see the complete rules. 

Don't forget to go here to see the cards by the rest of the Repeat Impressions RockStars.

I hope you get a chance to play along.
Joyce

Send A Smile 4 Kids - Father's Day Cards From Kids

It's Send A Smile 4 Kids Saturday!!! yeah!!! I love making cards for kids.  They can be fun and silly and bright.  This weeks cards are a little different - they are cards FROM kids.   Father's Day cards from kids.

As always, we have amazing sponsors this week:

• Fred She Said - is awarding one lucky winner a $10 gift certificate to their store.
• Stitchy Bear Outlet is giving one lucky winner 3 digital images - a $10 value
• Kitchen Sink Stamps

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This amazing image on my 1st card is from Stitch Bear Outlet - FTW motorcycle  - designed by Stitchy Stamps.

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For my 2nd card, I used this adorable image from Fred She Said - Emma in her cool cap.  She's so cute. 

 

 



Now its your turn to play along.  Dig out your Father's Day images and create a card from kids.  Link that card to the SAS4K blog and you will be entered into a random drawing where you could win one of those amazing prizes from our sponsors.  Don't forget - SAS4K also selects a top 3 which is a huge honor and gives you a badge you can proudly add to your blog.  You can see a complete list of rules here.

Don't forget, SAS4K is a wonderful cause you can read more about it and find out how to contribute here. 

Thanks so much for stopping by
Joyce

Repeat Impressions Blog Hop - Wine Time

It's a Repeat Impressions Blog Hop

I am here with a special post to let you know that Repeat Impressions is releasing a new series of images – Wine Time.   What a perfect series for the times – everyone I know is talking about wine, decorating with wine in mind and admiring the beautiful bottle it comes in.  This new series covers all of that.

Here is a card I created using this amazing new series.  The stamps I used are 9501 – the wind bottle, 9506 – the wine cork, 9514 – the cluster of grapes is heat embossed on the wine bottle & the sentiment is 9515.   

 

Here's a close up to show you some of the dimension on this card. 

 

So, here is the most exciting part of the blog hop.  We have a fun little word game for you.   Just hop over and visit the blog of each of the Repeat Impression's Rock Stars.  At each blog, you will be given a letter.  Once you have collected all the letters (9 of them), spell out the special mystery word, e-mail that word to wendy@repeatimpressions.com   You will be entered into a random drawing for a chance to win that whole series of Wine Time.

The lucky winner will be announced on Tuesday, May 6th on the Repeat Impressions blog. 

The letter you'll be collecting from me is the letter "L".  Go here to see the complete rules.

Don't forget to visit the blogs of all the RI Rock Stars.  See all the amazing cards they have created but also to grab those letters needed to spell the secret word.  Here's a link to each of the Rock Stars blogs - It doesn't matter what order you take but just be sure to stop at all of them to get the letters needed for the mystery word. Be sure to e-mail that word to Wendy at wendy@repeatimpressions.com


Geri...

Karen...

Cheri...

Joy...

Brenda...

Deonna...

Melissa...

Wendy ~ RI blog...

I'm so glad you stopped by today for our special blog hop.  Enjoy all the amazing cards and best of luck.

Joyce