Happy, happy Friday everyone! I hope everyone has had a great week.
Have a terrific weekend and happy creating!
Tracey
Friday, September 3, 2010
Princess Jennifer Latte the Witch!
Happy, happy Friday everyone! I hope everyone has had a great week.
Have a terrific weekend and happy creating!
Tracey
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Aud's Sentiments Challenge
This week The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring the challenge at Aud's Sentiments Challenge which is "Best Wishes." What a treat we have for you as we will be featuring some of the 1st projects mad by our new design team (which will be formally introduced in coming days). Check out their wonderful projects and leave them some love!
Debbie K.
Robyn
Collette
Jenn McGee
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Introducing Amelia, Our September Guest Designer
Hello, I am Amelia Breytenbach and I won the guest designer spot for The Stamping Boutique for September – what a wonderful opportunity and privilege.
I am married for 26 years to Nico, my biggest supporter, and we live in Pretoria, South Africa with our two dogs. I am a librarian at a large residential university for the past 30 years and still enjoy my professional job. But when I am off duty I keep myself busy with card making - I just love it. I have been stamping for 6 years now but started blogging and enter challenges since February this year. I have a variety of stamps from several companies, local and abroad. I am a newbie to digi stamps and really enjoy the advantages and ease of use of these stamps. My first card with a digi stamp was actually with a TSB image! I use different colouring techniques for my cards but my favourite is watercolour pencils and odourless mineral spirits.
Choosing the images from The Stamping Boutiques’s collection was quite challenging as all of them are just awesome. Thanks for the opportunity to showcase these digi stamps on my cards and share the projects on your challenge blog.
You can visit my card making blog here.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Haunted bird house and Scarecrow!
Good morning!
I think it's going to be another hot day today. That makes it tough to work on Christmas images, but I think I'm going to start on them today. A lot of people seem to be getting a head start on their Christmas cards so I better get busy. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer and having a great week!
Happy creating!
Tracey
Monday, August 30, 2010
Paper Playtime Sponsor
Good Morning all! This week we are once again sponsoring the challenge at Paper Playtime and the theme is "Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O." Make sure to upload your cards on the Paper Playtime blog for your chance to win 5 images of your choice from TSB!
Check out this wonderful card made by our very own Maria, don't you just love the colors she chose and what a perfect sentiment!
Unfortunately this will be one of Maria's final projects with TSB as she will be leaving the design team. We will miss Maria and her BEAUTIFUL projects, but wish her much luck in her new endeavors! I'm sure we will be seeing her around blog land!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Back to Skool!
Digi-day today at SNR-The Stamping Boutique from 7-9 Central.
"Back to Skool!" As always, Helen has been working hard to plan lots of fun for us. Games, challenges, prizes, and fun. Stop by and win some free images from the new line! We'd love to see you there!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
DT results.
The new designers for this term...
1. Debbie Kozlowski
2. Lorie Ames
3. Genevieve Samson
4. Jennifer McGee
5. Stacie Gorse
6. Marie Bridgeman
Thank you so much everyone for applying.
If the new desigers would please contact myself (traceydawnn@msn.com) or Christy (micahzane@yahoo.com)we can get you some information to get you started.
Thanks again everyone! :)
1. Debbie Kozlowski
2. Lorie Ames
3. Genevieve Samson
4. Jennifer McGee
5. Stacie Gorse
6. Marie Bridgeman
Thank you so much everyone for applying.
If the new desigers would please contact myself (traceydawnn@msn.com) or Christy (micahzane@yahoo.com)we can get you some information to get you started.
Thanks again everyone! :)
Monday, August 23, 2010
Copic Tutorial Part 3- Finishing Sunny Baby Image
Hello Everyone. Ready for part 3 of coloring Baby at the beach? This time the tutorial will be about coloring in the rest of the areas and you can see the card I created with it! Perfect way to end summer since school is starting up!
Lets get started!
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STEP 1
Here is the image and how I left off from the last tutorial (coloring sans). This time I am focusing on coloring in all the white areas on the image. I will be using quite a few markers.
STEP 2
I will start with her beach towel and coloring it green. I will be using G07, G05 and G02. Starting with G07 I will shade in the areas that will be the darkest (where the sun will hit last).
STEP 3
Now I will take the medium color (G05) and add to the color, spreading it out a little more.
STEP 4
Taking the lighest green (G02) I will finish coloring in the white spaces and all over the green areas to evenly blend.
STEP 5
Now I will be coloring the top area of the image (sky, sun, bird). For the sun I used Y02 and Y06. For the bird I used B60 and for the sky I used one of the newest Sketch markers B0000.
STEP 6
Now I will be coloring the little girl image. For her skin I used E00. For her hair I used Y17 for a darker blonde. For her swim suit and hat I used RV21, RV23 and Y17 for the little flowers.
STEP 7
Now it's time to finish coloring the shells (I used E95) and the sand toys. (I used YR04 and YR16)
STEP 8
Here is a close-up of the finished colored image!
STEP 9
Use the image to create a project! I used a card with some bright paper scraps that just screamed BEACH to me. I also put glossy accents on the sun and the sea shells in the sand. For my added embellishment I used a Prima flower and actual shells I got from our Florida trip in May.
I hope you enjoyed this part series for the Copic tutorial. Be sure to stay tuned for my next tutorial....it's a fun technique!!
Lets get started!
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STEP 1
Here is the image and how I left off from the last tutorial (coloring sans). This time I am focusing on coloring in all the white areas on the image. I will be using quite a few markers.
STEP 2
I will start with her beach towel and coloring it green. I will be using G07, G05 and G02. Starting with G07 I will shade in the areas that will be the darkest (where the sun will hit last).
STEP 3
Now I will take the medium color (G05) and add to the color, spreading it out a little more.
STEP 4
Taking the lighest green (G02) I will finish coloring in the white spaces and all over the green areas to evenly blend.
STEP 5
Now I will be coloring the top area of the image (sky, sun, bird). For the sun I used Y02 and Y06. For the bird I used B60 and for the sky I used one of the newest Sketch markers B0000.
STEP 6
Now I will be coloring the little girl image. For her skin I used E00. For her hair I used Y17 for a darker blonde. For her swim suit and hat I used RV21, RV23 and Y17 for the little flowers.
STEP 7
Now it's time to finish coloring the shells (I used E95) and the sand toys. (I used YR04 and YR16)
STEP 8
Here is a close-up of the finished colored image!
STEP 9
Use the image to create a project! I used a card with some bright paper scraps that just screamed BEACH to me. I also put glossy accents on the sun and the sea shells in the sand. For my added embellishment I used a Prima flower and actual shells I got from our Florida trip in May.
I hope you enjoyed this part series for the Copic tutorial. Be sure to stay tuned for my next tutorial....it's a fun technique!!
Monday, August 16, 2010
A mini release..
I've had some new images over the past week that I don't believe I've released yet. I thought I'd make them official. I know I really need to get an official release date for my images. It's just that that takes so much organization and if it's one thing I'm not, it's organized. LOL! I'll try to do better. I hope everyone gets some time in this week for their art, craft, hobby. Whatever you do that makes you shine.
Have a happy Monday friends.
Tracey
Friday, August 13, 2010
Birthday sale! All images are 25% off!
To celebrate our first birthday and tomorrow's digi-day, we're having a sale. All images in the store (including new images) are 25% off. The sale will last until Sunday August 15th at midnight!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
2 More days until Digi-Day!
Only 2 more days until the big day at The Latte Lounge. Melissa and I have decided to make things more fun and offer the new "Happy Birthday to ME!" Princess Jennifer Latte image free to all party goers!
Saturday from 7-9 Central.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
The Stamping Boutique's first birthday party!
The Stamping Boutique is celebrating it's first birthday and to celebrate we are having a Digi Day celebration over at The Latte Lounge! There will be fun challenges, chatting & prizes this Saturday, August 14th at The Latte Lounge from 7-9 Central.
Be sure to come play along as all participants will be entered into a drawing for the blog candy pictured below:
Be sure to come play along as all participants will be entered into a drawing for the blog candy pictured below:
4 free Matroyshka dolls!
We're having a new challenge at PaperCraftPlanet. Participate each week and receive that week's doll. So easy! Collect all 4!
Monday, August 9, 2010
Digi-day for TSB 1st B-Day!
We are celebrating The Stamping Boutiques's first birthday in style at TLL!! We hope you'll join us in what promises to be an evening filled with fun,challenges,chatting and of course prizes!!!
Saturday the 14th atThe Latte Lounge
from 7-9 Central.
All participants will be entered into a drawing for the blog candy pictured!!!!
School Days Challenge with Paper Playtime!
The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring the challenge at Paper Playtime this week! The challenge is School Days and what a perfect opportunity to make those last minute back to school gifts for teachers/students. As always TSB has FREE images up for grabs for only lucky winner, but you have to enter! Don't forget to upload those projects using TSB images to our monthly contest also.
Now check out what the talented TSB designers have come up with for their projects and then head on over to check out what the Paper Playtime team has come up with as well!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
A new Halloween Cynthia!
Are you ready for tea with Cynthia? This is my latest Cynthia the fairy image. I can't believe it's time to do Halloween/Holiday images, but here we are. My kids actually start school next week!!!! amazing!
Well, have a beautiful afternoon and enjoy this sunshine!
Tracey
Thursday, August 5, 2010
When I Grow Up...
Good evening, everyone,
I wanted to post this little girl before I go make dinner. I worked my fingers off all day on her. My back even hurts. LOL! Poor me. I just thought she turned out kind of cute and wanted to share. Have a wonderful night!
Tracey
If the Shoe Fits...
Hi everyone,
This was a customer request for an image to go with the theme,"If the Shoe Fits..."
Well, this is what I came up with. I have a new Halloween Cynthia Digi and rubber stamp to be released soon, as well as a birthday Princess Jennifer Latte. Busy, busy, busy. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer!
Bye for now!
Tracey
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
The Stamping Boutique is looking for 5 talented designers.
The Boutique is accepting applications for new designers from now until August 20.
Please e-mail your application to:
Tracey Malnofski at traceydawnn@msn.com and
Christy Dillman at micahzane@yahoo.com.
We will need your contact info. as well as a short bio. about yourself. Please let us know about your experience with digital images and any other DT's you are on.
The new designers will be announced on August 25. The term is from September1-November 30, 2010.
What is expected of Boutique designers:
1. Complete at least 1 project weekly, whether it be for challenges we are sponsoring or your own projects. (minimum requirement is 4 projects per month)
2. Post comments and photos on SNR/PCP/SCS and other social networking sites to promote TSB.
3. You will also be required to leave comments on blogs for TSB followers/fans that participate in our challenges and leave love on fellow DT gals/guys blogs.
4. Participate in TSB events (blogs, digi days, etc) where sufficient notice is given.
What you'll receive:
1. The exclusive TSB designers badge for your blog.
2. 4 digital images at no cost per month to use in your projects.
3. A 40% discount on all digital images the entire time you are a TSB designer.
We look forward to adding our new designers and are very excited about the months ahead!
The best of luck to everyone!
Tracey and Christy
Tracey Malnofski
Please e-mail your application to:
Tracey Malnofski at traceydawnn@msn.com and
Christy Dillman at micahzane@yahoo.com.
We will need your contact info. as well as a short bio. about yourself. Please let us know about your experience with digital images and any other DT's you are on.
The new designers will be announced on August 25. The term is from September1-November 30, 2010.
What is expected of Boutique designers:
1. Complete at least 1 project weekly, whether it be for challenges we are sponsoring or your own projects. (minimum requirement is 4 projects per month)
2. Post comments and photos on SNR/PCP/SCS and other social networking sites to promote TSB.
3. You will also be required to leave comments on blogs for TSB followers/fans that participate in our challenges and leave love on fellow DT gals/guys blogs.
4. Participate in TSB events (blogs, digi days, etc) where sufficient notice is given.
What you'll receive:
1. The exclusive TSB designers badge for your blog.
2. 4 digital images at no cost per month to use in your projects.
3. A 40% discount on all digital images the entire time you are a TSB designer.
We look forward to adding our new designers and are very excited about the months ahead!
The best of luck to everyone!
Tracey and Christy
Tracey Malnofski
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
The 12 Snowmen of Christmas are back!
Well, 5 of them anyway. The other 7 need a little editing before being put back on the shelf. These 5 guys were itching to get out of the store room and back in the show room. I hope everyone is having a wonderful week!
Copic Tutorial: Coloring Sand by Ashley Scheffler
Hello Everyone. Ready for part 2 of coloring Sunny Baby? This time the tutorial will be over coloring the sand. Next time we will finish the image and create a card!
Lets get started!
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STEP 1
Here is the image and how I left off from the last tutorial (coloring water). This time I am focusing on the sand part of the image. Gather up the colors you want for the sand. I decided to make the sand more brown and could pull in alot of different color familes to achieve the sandy look. I will be using colors : E51, E31, E33, E37, E57, E77. I also use a product called Mudd Puddles at the end as well for more detail.
STEP 2
Using the lightest color (E53..I know this seems odd since its a higher number, but it is the lightest one I am using out of the color choices) color the entire sand area.
STEP 3
Using E31 I wanted to start adding some shadows to the shells and sand toys in the sand.
STEP 4
Using E33, I just went over the entire sand area and did little dots of color. Just hold your marker upright and lightly press down. If you use too much pressure, the dots will expand as the ink soaks into the paper and become larger.
STEP 5
Repeat step 4 but with the colors E37 and E57.
STEP 6
Now it's time to blend and have the dots not stand out as much. I used E33 and colored over the area again. You could use a lighter brown for a lighter coverage.
STEP 7
I wanted to add back in those darker specks you see on a real beach, so I used E77 and did really small black dots randomly over the sand area to bring out the dots again.
STEP 8 (optional)
I really wanted the beack to appear as real life as I could so I used a product called Mudd Puddles. It comes in different colors and different textures. I used the type called Malibu and just put it on in different areas. It spread on so you can do a lot more coverage.
STEP 9
Here is a close-up of the Mudd Puddles!
There you go...
I hope you found this technique helpful. Next time I will be coloring in the rest of the image and making it into a card!! Please leave a comment if this helped you and what other techniques you would love to learn with Copics!
Lets get started!
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STEP 1
Here is the image and how I left off from the last tutorial (coloring water). This time I am focusing on the sand part of the image. Gather up the colors you want for the sand. I decided to make the sand more brown and could pull in alot of different color familes to achieve the sandy look. I will be using colors : E51, E31, E33, E37, E57, E77. I also use a product called Mudd Puddles at the end as well for more detail.
STEP 2
Using the lightest color (E53..I know this seems odd since its a higher number, but it is the lightest one I am using out of the color choices) color the entire sand area.
STEP 3
Using E31 I wanted to start adding some shadows to the shells and sand toys in the sand.
STEP 4
Using E33, I just went over the entire sand area and did little dots of color. Just hold your marker upright and lightly press down. If you use too much pressure, the dots will expand as the ink soaks into the paper and become larger.
STEP 5
Repeat step 4 but with the colors E37 and E57.
STEP 6
Now it's time to blend and have the dots not stand out as much. I used E33 and colored over the area again. You could use a lighter brown for a lighter coverage.
STEP 7
I wanted to add back in those darker specks you see on a real beach, so I used E77 and did really small black dots randomly over the sand area to bring out the dots again.
STEP 8 (optional)
I really wanted the beack to appear as real life as I could so I used a product called Mudd Puddles. It comes in different colors and different textures. I used the type called Malibu and just put it on in different areas. It spread on so you can do a lot more coverage.
STEP 9
Here is a close-up of the Mudd Puddles!
There you go...
I hope you found this technique helpful. Next time I will be coloring in the rest of the image and making it into a card!! Please leave a comment if this helped you and what other techniques you would love to learn with Copics!
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