Dolce Stamps and Cards

Metallic/Shine Challenge Winner

2011-12-27T16:11:00.000-08:00

Thank you to all of you who played along in our Metallic/Shine Challenge we are always amazed with all the talent you share with us and we loved all your cards/projects.

A winner from challenge no. 7 Metallic/Shine Challenge has been chosen using a random number generator using everyone who followed all the rules of the challenge and the winner of the $10.00 gift certificate to Dolce Stamps And Cards Online Store is....

A big shout out and Congratulations to Andrea Ewen aka: EwenStyle!

Your project is just beautiful and we were so happy and honored to have you play along with us this week! Please email Sandra at blog@dolcestampsandcards.com to receive your $10.00 gift certificate. You can also grab the I Won A Dolce Stamps And Cards Challenge badge for your blog.

The Dolce Stamps design team will be taking a little break for the holidays, but we will be back soon with more fun, inspiration, challenges and prizes, so be sure to check back soon.

Happy Holidays!

Get Your Shine On Challenge

2011-12-07T21:00:00.000-08:00

IT'S TIME FOR ANOTHER DOLCE STAMPS THURSDAY CHALLENGE SO WELCOME AND LETS HAVE SOME FUN!

Thank you to all of you who played along in our Center Step Card Challenge we are always amazed with all the talent you share with us and we loved all your cards.

A winner from challenge no. 6 Center Step Card Challenge has been chosen using a random number generator using everyone who followed all the rules of the challenge and the winner of the $10.00 gift certificate to Dolce Stamps And Cards Online Store is....

A big shout out and Congratulations to Christine aka: sistochris!

CONGRATULATIONS CHRISTINE!!

Your card is just beautiful and we were so happy to have you play along with us this week! Please email Sandra at blog@dolcestampsandcards.com to receive your $10.00 gift certificate. You can also grab the I Won A Dolce Stamps And Cards Challenge badge for your blog.

This week your challenge has been brought to you by the super creative and talented Tara and she is challenging you to create a CARD WITH SOME SHINE, think metallic! We want to see your gold and sliver and all other fabulous metallics, it can be as simple as a little gold brad or a little silver bell, just a little bit or even a whole lot; how about some sparkly silver glitter or gold embossing powder... get creative and have some fun while getting your shine on!

This week's keywords are DSAC07 for your public galleries and/or blogs and don't forget, if you use an Image Dolce Stamps And Cards Sells you will receive a second entry for the one card entered, that's two chances to win with just one card.

Please be sure to read ALL of the challenge rules on the left sidebar so that you can be sure you are eligible to win these fabulous prizes.

The winner of the challenge will receive a $10.00 gift certificate to the Dolce Stamps And Cards Online Store which is full of all kinds of awesome stamping goodies. In addition any order from a winner over $40.00 will be credited back shipping fees...

YOU GOTTA LOVE FREE SHIPPING!

Now for the Inspiring and Talented Dolce Design Teams Cards:

Ellen

Charlene

Cindy

Tara

Judy

Edna

Heather

Now we want to see what you can do with some shiny metallics!

"Center" Yourself For This Challenge!

2011-11-23T21:00:00.000-08:00

IT'S TIME FOR ANOTHER DOLCE STAMPS THURSDAY CHALLENGE SO WELCOME AND LETS HAVE SOME FUN!

Thank you to those that entered our Create It Your Way Challenge we are amazed with all the talent you have shared with us and we loved all your cards.

A winner from challenge no. 5 Create It Your Way Challenge has been chosen using a random number generator using everyone who followed all the rules of the challenge and the winner of the $10.00 gift certificate to Dolce Stamps And Cards online store is....

A big shout out and Congratulations to eagles777 for SILENT NIGHT #1

CONGRATULATIONS EAGLES777!! Your card is just beautiful and we so happy to have you play along with us this week! Please email Sandra at blog@dolcestampsandcards.com to receive your $10.00 gift certificate. You can also grab the I Won A Dolce Stamps And Cards Challenge badge for your blog.

This week your challenge has been brought to you by the super creative and talented Edna and she is challenging you to create a CENTER STEP CARD you can find the Center Step Card Tutorial On Splitcoast Stampers HERE. This week's keywords are DSAC06 for your public galleries and/or blogs and don't forget, if you use an Image Dolce Stamps And Cards Sells you will receive a second entry for the one card entered, that's two chances to win with just one card.

Please be sure to read ALL of the challenge rules on the left sidebar so that you can be sure you are eligible to win these fabulous prizes.

The winner of the challenge will receive a $10.00 gift certificate to the Dolce Stamps And Cards online store which is full of all kinds of awesome stamping goodies. In addition any order from a winner over $40.00 will be credited back shipping fees... YOU GOTTA LOVE FREE SHIPPING!

Now for the Inspiring and Talented Dolce Design Teams Cards:

EDNA

ELLEN

TARA

HEATHER

CINDY

CHARLENE

JUDY

Create It Your Way Challenge

2011-11-09T21:00:00.000-08:00

CREATE IT YOUR WAY

IT'S TIME FOR ANOTHER DOLCE STAMPS THURSDAY CHALLENGE SO WELCOME AND LETS HAVE SOME FUN!

Thank you to those that entered our Square Card and Die Cut Challenge we are amazed with all the talent you have shared with us and we loved all your cards.

A winner from challenge no. 4 Square Card and Die Cut Challenge has been chosen using a random number generator using everyone who followed all the rules of the challenge and the winner of the $10.00 gift certificate to Dolce Stamps And Cards online store is....

Shout out a Congratulations to Dina Kowal aka: Mama Dini's:

CONGRATULATIONS DINA!! Your card is just beautiful and we so happy to have you play along with us this week! Please email Sandra at blog@dolcestampsandcards.com to receive your $10.00 gift certificate. You can also grab the I Won A Dolce Stamps And Cards Challenge badge for your blog.

This week your challenge has been brought to you by the super creative and talented Charlene and she is challenging you to create it your way and CREATE YOUR OWN DESIGNER PAPER - you must use at least part of your featured stamp but can use the whole thing too for this challenge. This week's keywords are DSAC05 for your public galleries and/or blogs and don't forget, if you use an Image Dolce Stamps And Cards Sells you will receive a second entry for the one card entered, that's two chances to win with just one card.

Please be sure to read ALL of the challenge rules on the left sidebar so that you can be sure you are eligible to win these fabulous prizes.

Now for the Inspiring and Talented Dolce Design Teams Cards:

Charlene

Ellen

Heather

Edna

Cindy

Tara

Judy

Now let's see what you can create when you make your own DP and we'd love for you to tell your friends to come and play with us too:

YOU'RE GOING TO DIE-DIE CUT I MEAN FOR THIS CHALLENGE

2011-10-26T20:43:00.001-07:00

IT'S TIME FOR DOLCE THURSDAY SQUARE CARD AND DIE CUT CHALLENGE SO WELCOME AND LETS HAVE SOME FUN. First Thank You to those that entered our Faux Stitching Challenge we loved all your cards, it's amazing how much talent is out there.

A winner from challenge no. 3 Faux Stitching Challenge has been chosen using a random number generator using everyone who followed all the rules of the challenge and the winner of the $10.00 gift certificate to Dolce Stamps And Cards online store is....

PUT YOUR HANDS TOGETHER FOR CATHY MAC

CONGRATULATIONS CATHY!! Your card is just beautiful and love the Faux Stitching! Please email Sandra at blog@dolcestampsandcards.com to receive your $10.00 gift certificate. You can also grab the I Won A Dolce Stamps And Cards Challenge badge for your blog.

This week your challenge has been brought to you by the super talented Judy Kreucher and she is challenging you to create a SQUARE CARD with 1 or more DIE CUTS . This week's keywords are DSAC04 for your public galleries and/or blogs and don't forget, if you use an Image Dolce Stamps and Cards Sells you can get two entries for one card entered.

Please be sure to read ALL of the challenge rules on the left sidebar so that you can be sure you are eligible to win these fabulous prizes.

In addition to the $10.00 gift certificate, the winner will receive an "I Won A Dolce Stamps And Cards Challenge" badge for the sidebar of their blog and their card will be featured during the announcement of the following challenge for all to see.

Now for the Inspiring and Talented Dolce Design Teams Cards:


TARA

So now we would love to see what you can do with your die cuts:

It's A "Faux" Real Challenge

2011-10-12T21:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome back to another fun filled Dolce Stamps challenge!
We had a ton of entries last week for our Fall Colors challenge so I'd like to send a big THANK YOU out to all of you who played along with us. You all had some beautiful Fall cards!

A winner from challenge no. 2 Fall Colors challenge has been choosen using a random number generator using everyone who followed all the rules of the challenge and the winner of the $10.00 gift certificate to Dolce Stamps And Cards online store is....

DRUM ROLL PLEASE.....

Emily Keaton

CONGRATULATIONS EMILY!! Your card is just beautiful and full of fabulous Fall colors! Please email Sandra at blog@dolcestampsandcards.com to receive your $10.00 gift certificate. You can also grab the I Won A Dolce Stamps And Cards Challenge badge for your blog.

Now onto this week's challenge.

This week your challenge has been brought to you bythe talented and ever so sweet Cindy Tschider and she is challenging you tocreate a card with FAUX STITCHING. This week's keywords are DSAC03for your public galleries and/or blogs and don't forget, if you use anImpression Obsession image on your card you'll get a second entry into theprize drawing.

The winner of the challenge will receive a $10.00 gift certificate to the Dolce Stamps And Cards online store which is full of all kinds of awesome stamping goodies.

Please be sure to read ALL of the challenge rules on the left sidebar so that you can be sure you are eligible to win these fabulous prizes.

Now for some gorgeous eye candy inspiration from the talented Dolce Stamps design team:

Now let's see what you can create with some faux stitching!

You'll Want To FALL Into This Challenge

2011-09-28T20:31:00.000-07:00

Welcome back to another fun filled Dolce Stamps challenge!

Our first challenge went very well, so I'd like to thank all of you who played along with us in the distress challenge, you all made some beautiful cards!!

A winner from challenge no. 1 has been choosen using a random number generator and the winner of the $10.00 gift certificate to Dolce Stamps And Cards online store is.... DRUM ROLL PLEASE.....

Wanda Cullen

CONGRATULATIONS WANDA!! Your card is just beautiful and distressed perfectly! Please email Sandra at blog@dolcestampsandcards.com to receive your $10.00 gift certificate. You can also grab the I Won A Dolce Stamps And Cards Challenge badge for your blog.

Now onto this week's challenge.

This week your challenge has been brought to you by the talented and ever so sweet Ellen Taylor and she is challenging you to create a card using fall colors. This week's keywords are DSAC02 for your public galleries and/or blogs and don't forget, if you use an Impression Obsession image on your card you'll get a second entry into the prize drawing.

The winner of the challenge will receive a $10.00 gift certificate to the Dolce Stamps And Cards online store which is full of all kinds of awesome stamping goodies.

Please be sure to read the challenge rules on the left sidebar so that you can be sure you are eligible to win all of these fabulous prizes.

Now for some gorgeous eye candy inspiration from the talented Dolce Stamps design team:

Ellen

Now let's see what you create using "fall colors"

2011-09-28T16:03:00.000-07:00

This card was made by Charlene and wasn't is Dolce Stamps and Cards Store for more than an hour when a customer looked at it and said "I want to make that card". This customer has a peacock at home and Charlene made this one look just like hers, she had to make one too.

Peacock
Designed by:    Charlene Merrick
Stamps:    Peacock by Impression Obsession
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black , Ranger Tumbled Glass Distress Ink, Stampin’
Up’s Rich Razzleberry
Paper:      Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Rich Razzleberry, Black
Embellishments: Rich Razzleberry polkadotted ribbon, royal blue micro gemstones
Tools: Ranger Firefly and Xmas Red Stickles, Polka dotted embossing folder,
Tim Holtz Alerations On the Edge Die, dimensional, Copic markers ,
blendin tool

This beautiful peacock cling mount image is all one piece of deeply etched rubber.      I like how Impression Obsession has sectioned it off as a part of the image. I colored the entire image with
Copic markers.    After I colored the spots on its tail feathers with Royal Blue and Salad Green markers, I added Ranger Firefly stickles over the Salad Green portion.    Oh, how those pretty, iridescent spots sparkle in real life!!    Can you see the teensy-weensy royal blue gemstones on the peacock’s head crest?    I colored the crackled background with Pale Aqua and Aqua Blue markers and sponged Ranger’s Tumbled Glass Distress Ink on the outer edge of the cardstock. The framed edges around the image were made with Tim Holtz’s Alerations On the Edge Die. After I dry embossed the Crumb Cake panel with the polkadots, I ran my Rich Razzleberry ink pad over it to color only the raised portion of the dots.

Are You Ready To Be Challenged?

2011-09-14T21:00:00.000-07:00

NEW DOLCE STAMPS THURSDAY CHALLENGE!

Welcome to the first ever Dolce Stamps and Cards Thursday challenge, we're glad you could make it!

Every other Thursday Dolce Stamps and Cards will be holding a fun new challenge that will be chosen by the fabulous and talented Dolce Stamps Design Team, so get ready to have some stampin' fun and prizes!

Each month Dolce Stamps and Cards will also be featuring a different stamp company that the design team will be using for their challenge inspiration and this month we are featuring the awesome IMPRESSION OBSESSION stamp line.

The winner of the challenge will receive a $10.00 gift certificate to the Dolce Stamps And Cards online store which is full of all kinds of awesome stamping goodies.

So here we go...

This week your challenge has been brought to you by Heather and she is challenging you to create a distressed card. This week's keywords are DSAC01 for your public galleries and/or blogs.

To be eligible to win these amazing prizes you must first become a follower of the Dolce Stamps and Cards blog and if posting to your blog, be sure to mention that your card is for the Dolce Stamps and Cards Thursday Challenge. If posting to a public forum (such as Splitcoast Stampers or Paper Craft Planet) please be sure to use the challenge keywords in your post (listed above) and if posting to a blog, you must place a direct link back to the Dolce Stamps and Cards blog and must post only the link to your entry, not your entire blog in the linky widget. Your challenge entry must also be a new creation, no back links to an older card, links that do not follow these rules will, unfortunately be deleted and not eligible for any prizes that might be offered. Entry deadline is Monday, September 26th at 12:00pm Pacific Standard Time.

But wait, we are even going to sweeten the pot and give you an additional chance to win this weeks prizes, all you have to do is use an IMPRESSION OBSESSION image on your challenge entry card.

Now for some amazing eye candy inspiration to get you started:

Edna (Edna15)

Cindy (YLM)

Judy (jaydekay)

Heather (Princessheather)

Tara Williams

Now let's see what you can create, we'd love to have you play along with us:

2011-09-14T18:00:00.000-07:00

UP, UP AND AWAY!

Title: Up, up & away!
Artist: Tara Williams
Date:
Stamps: Local King 'Hot Air'
Paper: Festive Variety, Orange Fizz, Marigold Felt & Cosmo Cricket 'SaltAir' printed paper
Accessories: Black mini brads, Diamond Glaze, green copper wire for balloon'strings', Sakura Stardust Pen
Tools: Corner punch, scallop punch, oval punch, 1/16 hole punch for brads andfaux sun

Description: I tried challenging myself for this card. In order to create therolled corners, I took a ballpoint pen and curled the paper around it andmarked the spot for the brad. I then punched the holes (only through theprinted paper and not cardstock) and placed the brads. I've only used DiamondGlaze a couple of times and wanted to brighten the faux sun I created withthat. I then took a hole punch around the scallop punch for a different sunnylook. The most difficult part of the card that took the majority of the timewas lining up the tiny, very bendable wires for the strings to the hot airballoon. They bend easily. I would probably use a different product next time:-)

Edna - Putt Putt Bang Bang

2011-09-14T02:00:00.000-07:00

Card Tag: EM829
Title: Putt Putt Bang Bang
Designer: Edna Morrisedie (Edna15)
Date Posted: September 14, 2001
Keywords: DOLCE, Local King Rubber Stamps
Category: Birthday
Stamps: Local King Rubber Stamps: Antique Auto
Ink: SU: Early Espresso, Ridinghood Red
Embellishments: Mark Richards: Nail Heads; Prima: Fabric Alphabet Chipboard
Tools: 3D Dots; Jumbo Pinking Shears; Paper Piercing Kit
Paper: Basic Grey: Oxford; SU: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Ridinghood Red

You know they are the sounds of a vintage car, and how much fun would it be to have one of these, especially if it was red.... I think these stamps are great in that they have a front and back view, and you can mix up the different images on the one card, like I have done here.... and perfect for the older gents in your life, easy in one colour or two... and the dash of gold from the nailheads adds a bit of vintage to the card as well!

Ellen - Running Free

2011-09-10T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Ellen Taylor
Date Posted: September 10, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, Local Rubber King Stamp
Category: Animals, Masculine
Stamps: Local Rubber King Stamps: Mustangs & Tree 1
Ink: Ranger's Distress Inks: Black Soot & Antique Linen, Memento Rich Cocoa, Versafine Sepia, Black Marker, Versamark and a Versamarker
Embellishments: Mark Richards Black 5 MM Nail Heads Metal Stickers, String
Tools: inkssentials Blending Tool, Blender Pen, Piercing Tool, Spellbinders-Labels Fifteen, Spellbinders-Stars, Spellbinders-Ovals, EK 3D Dots
Paper: White, Brown, and Black

I love to make masculine cards and this Local Rubber King Stamp Mustang set is perfect for masculine cards and projects! I started by stamping the Mustang in Black Soot and embossind it with clear embossing powder. Next I colored it with a blender pen and for a nice shiny finish look I colored over the entire image with a versamarker pen and clear embossed over it. I sponged some Antique Linen framing the horse, leaving some white space for a little pop.
I created my background paper by stamping the leaves from Tree 1 with Versamark for a subtle look. I did some faux stitching and added some Nail Heads in the corners. Finishing it off with a homemade lasso.

Charlene - Embossed Koi

2011-09-08T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Charlene Merrick (Lilluvsstampin)
Date Posted: September 9, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, Local King Rubber Stamp
Category: All Occasion
Stamps: KOI FISH by Local King Rubber Stamp
Ink: Brocade Blue, Versamark
Embellishments: Mark Richards Nailheads Metal Stickers, crystal flowers
Tools: Stampendous Winter Wonderland and PEARLustre Sapphire embossing powders, Lacey Circles Nestabilities, Martha Stewart border punch, dimensionals
Paper: Whisper White, Bo Bunny Ocean Dots and Back to Backs dp

After I heat embossed the koi fish (one with Winter Wonderland white and one in Sapphire
embossing powders), I sponged Brocade Blue ink over the fish. I hand cut the fish and popped
them up on dimensional.

Ellen - Sunflowers

2011-09-07T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Ellen Taylor
Date Posted: September 7, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, Local Rubber King Stamp
Category: All Occasion
Stamps: Local King Rubber Stamp Sunflower Group
Ink: Tuxedo Memento Black, Rangers Distress Ink Spiced Marmalade, Copic Markers
Embellishments: Kaiser Self adhesive Pearls, Lace, Ribbon, Pins
Tools: Spellbinders Labels 8 and Parisian Accents, Sugar and Starry Night Sizzex Embossing Folder set, Ek Success 3D Dots
Paper: Cosmo Cricket Salt Air, Brown and White

Who doesn't love a bright and cheery sunflower! I stamped the image twice and cut out the main sunflower and popped it up. My coloring is with Copics. The Salt Air paper edges are sponged with Spiced Marmalade. The colors in the paper are a perfect match for these sunflowers!

Judy - Friendship Sails

2011-09-04T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Judy Kreucher " jaydekay"
Date Posted: September 4, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, Local King Stamps
Category: nature
Stamps: Local King Rubber Stamps “Friendship” (6)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo black
Embellishments: green twine
Tools: Spellbinders label #17, black Zig artist pen, Sizzix embossing folder
3-D Dots, Prisma Colored Pencils, blending stumps
Paper: dp, white, black

First I stamped the two smallest snails to make my own background paper.
I wanted to have lots of little friends for the big guy in the front, so the
theme would match the sentiment. I think it works!
I ran the leaf through a sizzix embossing folder. Any design will work, this adds great
texture and makes the leaves look more real, I also crumpled the ends a bit.
The coloring on the snail is prisma pencils, blended with odorless turpentine, using paper
blending stumps.
I love to finish the edges of the card with either sponging, or a black outline.
This draws your eye to the main focal area of your card.

Cindy - Birthday Rose

2011-09-02T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Cindy Tschider/ylm
Date Posted: September 2, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, Local King Rubber Stamp
Category: Birthday
Stamps: Local King Rubber Stamp Bloomin (4) Rose, Computer generated verse
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics Markers, SU Cherry Cobbler
Embellishments: Mark Richards Nail Heads, Clear Embossing Powder, Stickles Glitter (Diamond), ribbon
Tools: Spellbinders Label 9, Spellbinders Ribbon Tags
Paper: Bazzill red card Base, black, DP

I stamped my image and embossed it then I cut it out. I then sponged around it with SU Cherry Cobbler ink. I also sponged around the ribbon tag while it was still in the die to give it the crisp vanilla edge. I also gave the DP layer a dusting of Cherry cobbler.
I then colored the image with copic markers and add stickles glitter glue for extra sparkle.
I taped all the layers down with Double sided tape and popped up the tag on foam squares. Last I added nail heads to add more pop. I love these nail heads as they are flat for mailing.

Ellen - The Joys of Parenthood

2011-08-31T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Ellen Taylor
Date Posted: August 31, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, Local Rubber King Stamp
Category: Baby, Animals
Stamps: Local Rubber King Stamp~Love Reaches New Heights
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa
Embellishments: Buttons, Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Sizzex Embossing Folder, Spellbinders-Stars, Ek Success 3D Dots
Paper: Yellow, Brown, White

This was a quick and easy stamp to work with! I just had to have this set!!! I thought a center step card would be a fun way to showcase this sweet giraffe and it's baby.

Charlene - Twinkling Koi

2011-08-29T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Charlene Merrick (Lilluvsstampin)
Date Posted: August 29, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, Local King Rubber Stamp
Category: All Occasion
Stamps: KOI FISH by Local King Rubber Stamp
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Cool Caribbean, Taken with Teal
Embellishments: Mark Richards Nailheads Metal Stickers
Tools: Twinkling H20s, Labels Fourteen Nestabilities, MS punch-around-the-page punch, dimensionals
Paper: Whisper White, Pacific Point, Bella BLVD Ocean View dp

I know it’s hard to see the shimmer in the photograph, but I watercolored the koi fish with Twinkling H20s and just love the shimmer on it!
(If you happen to be in Seattle its worth coming in to see this card shimmer on display in our store! - Dolce Staff)

Edna - Happy Days

2011-08-27T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Edna Morrisedie (Edna15)
Date Posted: August 27, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, Local King Rubber Stamps
Category: Farewell
Stamps: Local King Rubber Stamps: Antique Auto
Ink: Memento: Tuxedo Black; Copic Markers
Embellishments: Mark Richards: Nailheads; Authentique: Alpha Stickers
Tools: Corner Rounder; 3D Dots.
Paper: Authentique: Blissful; SU: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso

Well it was definitely going to be about "getting away" when I saw this image, I know soooo many people who pack up and head west for a touch of camping, and I wanted to characterise this with a red ute (truck) and a beige caravan this month..... and I added in the obligatory sunshine and blue skies, and a well wish adorned with the totally fabby nailheads, these are such a great addition for a masculine card, and great in the coloured tones, such as these red ones... all around fun really!

Ellen - Spirit of the Wolf

2011-08-23T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Ellen Taylor
Date Posted: August 23, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, Local Rubber King Stamps
Category: Animals, Nature
Stamps: Local Rubber King Stamps: Wolves, Tree 3
Ink: Adirondack Denim and Cloudy Blue, Memento Tuxedo Black, Black Marker, Versamark, Stazon, Dove Gray
Embellishments: Brads
Tools: Heat Tool, Brayer, Silver Embossing Powder, Sponge, EK Success 3D Dots, Spellbinders Circles
Paper: Navy Black, White, Silver Mirror Paper

I love to use my brayer! A quick way to make a card with amazing results! Would you like to know how to make this card? I thought so....I started by brayering Cloudy Blue ink 1/3 of the way down. To create the moon use a Spellbinders circle die cut over the card stock to create a mask. and brayer Denim ink over top of the circle. Remove the circle and stamp the wolf inside the moon in gray. Stamp the trees in black (Twice on the left side and on the right side I just turned the same tree stamp 90 degrees and stamped it.) Stamp the silhouette wolves where you would like the ground to be in black. I didn't here but sometimes I want a taller tree and just extend the trunk with a black marker. This type of inking is very forgiving~you just can't go wrong! Next using a pouncing motion, sponge black ink from the bottom up to cover the feet of the wolves. To create grass just use your black marker and randomly flick upward with a light hand. Emboss the sentiment and pop the 2 top layers up with 3D dots. Add some brads in the corner and you are done. I sure hope you give it a try!

Charlene - Glittered Koi

2011-08-21T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Charlene Merrick (Lilluvsstampin)
Date Posted: August 21, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, Local King Rubber Stamp
Category: Encouragement
Stamps: KOI FISH by Local King Rubber Stamp
Ink: Stazon Black, Cool Carribean
Embellishments: Mark Richards Nailheads Metal Stickers
Tools: Orange, Blue, Smoky Quartz, and Gold Glitters, modern label punch, embossing folder, sponge dauber
Paper: Whisper White, Blue Mulberry, Acetate

I tried something new to me with this card: I “colored” the koi fish image with glitter. Using black Stazon ink, I stamped the image onto clear acetate. I flipped it over and applied Glossy Accents and the various colors of glitter. I found it easiest to cut the image before applying the glitter. It sparkles so pretty in real life. I embossed the blue mulberry paper with a bubbles embossing folder.

Tara - Celebrate the Journey

2011-08-19T02:00:00.000-07:00

Card Tag: TW815
Title: Celebrate the Journey
Designer: Tara Williams
Date Posted: Aug 19, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, Local King Rubber Stamp
Category: Friendship, Bon Voyage, Best Wishes, Congrats
Stamps: Local King Rubber Stamp Hot Air (5)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Embellishments: Mark Richards Nail Heads, Tsukineko Shimmer Mist, Black fine detail embossing powder
Tools: Bone Folder, heat gun, detail scissors, Big Shot, 3D Foam Squares, Tombow tape runner
Paper: The Paper Cut Festive Variety Pack: Blu Raspberry, cloud background DP, basic white, pink gingham DP

This was a fun and simple card to make. Each balloon is cut out with detail scissors. The pink gingham balloon is popped up with 3D foam squares to give it dimension. I've never had any hot air balloon stamps, so I was happy to make a card that featured them. About 10 miles from where I live you can see them setting off into the sky every now and then. It is quite a sight!

Judy - Sunset Frog

2011-08-17T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Judy Kreucher "jaydekay"
Date Posted: August 17, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, Local King Rubber Stamps
Category: nature- frogs
Stamps: Local King Rubber Stamps “Friendship” (6)
Ink: Memento black
Embellishments: natural jute twine, buttons
Tools: Spellbinders wonky rectangles, black millennium Zig artist pen, Prisma Color Pencils
Martha Stewart border punch, Sizzix starburst embossing folder, blending stumps
Paper: The Paper Cut Festive Variety Pack Orange Fizz & Sour Apple, black, yellow, dp

I have to admit that I did an online search to see how differently frogs can be colored..
I didn't just want an all green one. So, this is what I came up with.
The leaves have been embossed for texture... what fun.. cause it doesn't really
matter what embossing folder you use.. any texture would look great, then I
crinkled them a bit on the ends.
I use prisma pencils for coloring and blend with an odorless turpentine using
paper stubbies.
I thought the starburst was the perfect hint of Sunset look..
Hope you Check out Dolce Stamps and Cards Store for more great
Local King Stamps, you will love them.

Cindy - Friend

2011-08-16T10:29:00.000-07:00

Designer: Cindy Tschider/ylm
Date Posted: August 15, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, Local King Rubber Stamp
Category: All Occasion
Stamps: Local King Rubber Stamp "Bloomin' set of 4 Sunflower, Computer generated verse
Ink: Adirondack Mushroom, SU Always Artichoke
Embellishments: Mark Richards Nail Heads, copper ribbon Unk
Tools: Martha Stewart's flower & Leaf punch, embossing folder,Spellbinders Label 14 (2 largest one's),
1/2'' circle punch
Paper: The Paper Cut Earth Variety Pack Tuscan Sun, Hot Fudge & Jellybean Green, SU:burgundy, vanilla, Yellow: Bo Bunny

I love Sunflowers. My dining room is full of them!
I wanted to try a different look and to use the beautiful Local King Rubber Stamp in a different way. I left the card stock in the die and sponged Mushroom ink everywhere except the middle. Then I stamped the Sunflower stamp from (Local King Rubber) in a dark green in the center. I love how it turned out.
I then embossed the pumpkin layer and added it to the green card stock base. I topped it with copper ribbon and added the labels to the top. The brown layer label is up on foam tape. I then sponged and added the flower and leaves along the side and finished it off with copper Nail heads.
I really think that the 5 x 5 format fits the label 14 very well – I really love the way theis card turned out.

Edna - A Chirped Up Wish

2011-08-14T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Edna Morrisedie (Edna15)
Date Posted: August 14, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, JustRite
Category: Birthday
Stamps: JustRight Stampers: Happy Everything Tag Making Kit, Just Because Set, Mother Nature's Gift Set
Ink: Memento: Tuxedo Black; Copic Markers; Ranger Distress: Frayed Burlap, Antique Linen
Embellishments: May Arts: Twine; Scrapmatts: Bird
Tools: Spellbinders: Fancy Tags Two, Nestabilities--Circles Sm & Lg; 3D Dots, Just Rite 3 1/4” dia wooden stamper
Paper: My Mind's Eye: Stella & Rose--Hazel; XPressIt: Blending Card

I always look at JR Stamps and think how lovely they are all ready to be used in a set, image inside circle... but with this card I wanted to use the circle a little independently of the image, so I went with a 3D version of the flower, which is off-set by the circle border, this allowed me to use the stamps as the focal point of the card, but stretch them across the vertical plain of space... I liked this and it allowed me to include one of the fabby little JR sentiments too!

Heather - Thinking Of You

2011-08-12T10:34:00.000-07:00

Designer: Heather Prince (Princess Heather)
Date Posted: August 12, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, JustRite
Category: Thinking Of You
Stamps: JustRite Stamps Just Because Word Set & Mini Tag Making Kit
Ink: Blushing Bride, Versa Magic Wheat
Embellishments: Pearl Flourishes, Gold Pearls, Ribbon, Prima Flower
Tools: Spellbinders JustRite Mini Tag Making Kit, Martha Stewart Border Punch, Paper Piercing Tool, Scissors (for distressing)
Paper: Cream, brown, DP

I had so many fabulous ideas for this set it was so very hard to pick out one idea from my head and put it into a card, but I was pretty happy with how this one came together!

Tara - Get Well Soon

2011-08-12T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Tara Williams
Date Posted: August 13, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, JustRite
Category: Get Well
Stamps: JustRite Just Because Set, My Garden Set & Happy Everything Mini Tag Making Kit
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Pens
Embellishments: MICROFINE GLITTER EMERALD GREEN, Silver String
Tools: JustRite Wood Stamper Round 3 1/4 " , Scor-Tape 1/4", 3D Foam Squares, Bone Folder, Scallop Punch
Paper: The Paper Cut FESTIVE VARIETY PACK (Razzle Berry & Orange Fizz), The Paper Co Clear Translucent Sheets

Charlene - Floral Gift Set – Yellow Card

2011-08-11T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Charlene Merrick (Lilluvsstampin)
Date Posted: August 11, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, JustRite
Category: All Occasion
Stamps: Just Rite Beautiful Blossoms, Just Because Set, Happy Everything Tag Making Kit
Stampin’ Up’s Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Ink: Tuxedo Memento Black,Stampin’ Up Reinkers Marigold Morning, Certainly Celery, Always Artichoke & Buckaroo Blue; Adirondack Butterscotch
Embellishments: none
Tools: watercolor brushes, Crystal Lacquer, Spellbinder’s Classic Oval and Oval Scalloped Nestabilities, Horizontal Stampers Nested Frames dies, lattice border punch, White Galaxy Marker, dimensional, large corner rounder, Just Rite 2 ¼” x 3 1/16” wooden stamper
Paper: yellow cardstock

I am in LOVE! Yes, in love with the Just Rite’s Beautiful Blossoms Set, the Mini Sentiments and Custom Tag Dies! I just couldn’t decide which floral image to use first, so I decided to make an all occasion gift set of four cards. I watercolored the flower images with reinkers and a watercolor brush. Once they were dry and cut out using the oval Nestabilities, I applied Crystal Lacquer for added shine to the flowers and leaves. I was able to add the white dotting on top of the Crystal Lacquer (once dried, of course) with my white Galaxy permanent marker. I really wanted the focus of my cards to be on the Beautiful Blossoms images, so I kept my layers to a minimum and did not add any embellishments. I made my own background designer paper using Itty Bitty backgrounds in the coordinating colors for each card.

Ellen - JustRite Birdhouse Notebook

2011-08-10T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Ellen Taylor
Date Posted: Aug 10, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, JustRite
Category: All Occasion, 3D
Stamps: All Stamps byJustRite~ Birdhouses Set, Just Because Set, Tag Making Kit
Ink: Stazon Black, Memento Rich Cocoa, Ranger's Distress Ink- Pine Needles, Markers
Embellishments: Kaiser Rhinestones, White Ribbon, Sakura Glaze Pen
Tools: Spellbinders-Lacey Ovals, Labels Eighteen, Circles-, Score Tape, Sponge Dauber, Water Pen, Acrylic Block (to pick up the ink) and a 4 X 6 Notebook , Just Rite 3 1/4” dia wooden stamper
Paper: Green, Brown, White, Cosmo Cricket-Odds and Ends Remnants

I love to make practical things and since my memory has gone the wayside, I always keep a notebook in my purse. These JustRite Birdhouse stamps were just the right size to embellish the front of a notebook! Very versatile stamps! I stamped the image in Black Stazon (so the ink won't run when I water color) and water colored the image with marker, by scribbling on an acrylic block and picking up the ink with a water pen. I layered the image on a couple of complimentary Spellbinders Dies. I threaded some ribbon through the holes in the Lacey Oval. I cut my sentiment out the the Spellbinders die that comes in the Tag making set. Sponged everything in Memento Rich Cocoa, except the Green is sponged with Ranger's Pine Needles. This was finished off with some Kaiser Rhinestones. Whenever I create something that needs to be sturdy, I always use Score Tape. I find it is the best to keep my projects together.

Charlene - Patchwork Beautiful Blossoms

2011-08-08T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Charlene Merrick (Lilluvsstampin)
Date Posted: Aug 8, 2011
Category: All Occasion
Keywords: DOLCE, JustRite
Stamps: JustRite Beautiful Blossoms and Just Because Sets
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin’ Up Marina Mist, Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede
Embellishments: Latte Buttons, Crocheted Lace
Tools: Paper Piercer, Chocolate Chip marker, Horizontal Stampers Nested Frames dies, oval Nestabilities, Just Rite 2 ¼” x 3 1/16” wooden stamper, sponge dauber, dimensionals
Paper: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Marina Mist, Elegant Soiree dp by Stampin’ Up

For my card design today, I knew I wanted to do sort of a patchwork background design with this beautiful Elegant Soiree designer paper and that gave me my basic sketch design and color scheme for my card. I stamped and water colored the floral image twice so I could cut out the second one and layer it on top of the other one for dimension. I intentionally set it off just a little so you can see the image stamped underneath. I water colored the flower image with reinkers and a water color brush, using Marina Mist for the petals and a mixture of Crumb Cake and Soft Suede for the flower center. I paper pierced the Very Vanilla layer and did some faux stitching with a Chocolate Chip marker. I sponged the outer edges of this same panel with Chocolate Chip.

Charlene - Floral Gift Set –Violet Card

2011-08-05T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Charlene Merrick (Lilluvsstampin)
Date Posted: August 5, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, JustRite
Category: All Occasion
Stamps: Just Rite Beautiful Blossoms, Just Because Set, Happy Everything Tag Making Kit
Stampin’ Up’s Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Ink: Tuxedo Memento Black, Stampin’ Up Reinkers Lavender Lace, Vintage Violet, Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Mellow Moss;
Embellishments: none
Tools: watercolor brushes, Crystal Lacquer, Spellbinder’s Classic Oval and Oval Scalloped Nestabilities, Horizontal Stampers Nested Frames dies, lattice border punch, White Galaxy Marker, dimensional, large corner rounder, Just Rite 2 ¼” x 3 1/16” wooden stamper
Paper: violet cardstock

I am in LOVE! Yes, in love with the Just Rite’s Beautiful Blossoms Set, the Mini Sentiments and Custom Tag Dies! I just couldn’t decide which floral image to use first, so I decided to make an all occasion gift set of four cards. I water colored the flower images with reinkers and a watercolor brush. Once they were dry and cut out using the oval Nestabilities, I applied Crystal Lacquer for added shine to the flowers and leaves. I was able to add the white dotting on top of the Crystal Lacquer (once dried, of course) with my white Galaxy permanent marker. I really wanted the focus of my cards to be on the Beautiful Blossoms images, so I kept my layers to a minimum and did not add any embellishments. I made my own background designer paper using Itty Bitty backgrounds in the coordinating colors for each card.

Judy - A Bird's Song

2011-08-04T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designed by: Judy Kreucher (jaydekay)
Date: August 4, 2011
Category: nature
Stamps: JustRite- Bird House Set , Inkadinkado-bird
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, Adirondack Mushroom
Embellishments: tiny brass brads, grosgrain ribbon
Tools: Spellbinders lacy circles and plain circles, Tim Holtz- fence,
EK Success leaf and flower punch, gamsol, prisma color pencils
Paper: white, black, dp, bazzil brown and green, soft blue

I really had fun designing this. It took a while to get the words to come out as my vision.
I cut out the circle words by hand, cut the circle in half, distressed the edges and
then antiqued them with Adirondack mushroom.
I had this vision of cutting the words apart - it took me awhile to get just the right placement so they didn't look stuck in midair.
Hope you like it!

Cindy - Life

2011-08-02T02:00:00.000-07:00

Title: Life
Designer: Cindy Tschider (YLM)
Date Posted: August 2, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, JustRite
Category: Nature
Stamps: Just Rite "Butterfly Garden Set" & My Heart Stamps For You Butterfly#2 smallest (on the inside of card)
Ink: Versamark pad
Embellishments: ribbon, black pearls (inside card)
Tools: Spellbinders Plain large Circle largest one, Fleur De Lis Accents, Judikins white embossing powder, EK 3D dots, corner rounder, JustRite 3 ¼” dia wooden stamper
Paper: Black, white, DP ,The Paper Cut Razzle Berry (Festive Variety Pack)

I love making square cards! This is a 5''x5''.
I just don't make them often.
I love the sentiment from this set!
To know me is to know I love- love butterfly's and polk-a-dot paper!

Ellen - JustRite Christmas Birthday

2011-08-01T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Ellen Taylor
Date Posted: Aug 1, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, JustRite
Category: Birthday
Stamps: JustRite Birdhouses
Ink: Stazon Black, Markers
Embellishments: Metal Stickers 5mm Nail Heads, Stickles- Xmas Red, Stickles- Stardust, 1/8th Red Satin Ribbon, EK 3D Dots,
Tools: Spellbinders Circles, Sizzex Tim Holtz Damask Embossing Folder, Blender Pen, Acrylic Block, Just Rite 3 1/4” dia wooden stamper
Paper: The PaperCut Jellybean Green (Earth Variety Pack), White

This is a quick simple card to make! This image reminded me of Christmas and how I always scramble in December to make a birthday card for my friend. I colored the image by scribbling on an acrylic block and picking up the ink with a blender Pen. I do this when I don't have all the colors in ink pads I want to use. I added Stardust stickles to the pine cones and some Xmas Red Stickles to the heart on the birdhouse and the berries. Popped the main image up with some EK 3D Dots and kept this card very simple. Only embossing One layer with the Sizzex Damask Embossing Folder and adding some Nail Heads in the corners and 2 small red bows. It feels good to get ahead of the December cards!

Judy - Caged Bird

2011-07-31T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Judy Kreucher (jaydekay)
Date Posted: July 31, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, JustRite
Category: All Occasion
Stamps: JustRite sentiment-from the Just Because Set
Ink: Adirondack mushroom
Embellishments: natural jute twine, square silver brads
Tools: Spellbinders Exclusive JustRite Custom Tag Dies, Tim Holtz "caged bird" die, Spellbinders Rose Creations, Spellbinders nestabilities label 8, EK success 3D Dots, black marker, sponge
Paper: white, DP, The Paper Cut Blu Raspberry (Festive Variety Pack),

I aged everything with Adirondack mushroom dye ink. Parts of the bird cage, bird and flowers are popped up using EK success 3D Dots.
To save an extra layer of paper, I used a black marker to color the edges then added my antiqued layer of dp. When sponging the mushroom ink on the bird cage
make it kind hit and miss. This gives it an aged look.
If your dp isn't very thick for the bird, just glue it to card stock then cut out.

"M" - Greatest Joy

2011-07-28T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: “M” (Stamp Muse) Guest Designer
Date Posted: July 28, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, JustRite
Category: Thank You
Stamps: Just Rite Greatest Joy & Kindness Sentiment
Ink: Versafine Black, Memento Grape Jelly, Copic Markers (YG67,G82,BV11,BV31,0)
Embellishments: Mark Richards Crystal Effects Pearl, Tsukineko Psst! Shimmer Spritz Sparkle
Tools: Spellbinder’s Classic Oval, Nestabilities Fleur De Lis Border, Sizzix Damask Embossing folder, Just Rite 2 ¼” x 3 1/16” wooden stamper
Paper: white, purple

It was so much fun playing in the JustRite challenge this month! It is a joy to work with Betsy and Sandy, owners of Dolce Stamps and Cards … but to get to play in this month’s challenge was a real bonus!

I colored the image with Copic markers, die cut it with an oval Nestie and gave the image a good spray of Psst! Shimmer Spritz in Sparkle (my personal favorite and impossible to see in photographs). After dry embossing the background with the Tim Holtz Damask folder, I applied Memento Grape Jelly ink direct to the white card stock with a dewdrop inkpad. Added a Fancy Tag, border, pearls and am calling it a card. Hope you like it and thanks for looking!

Edna - A Fashion Filled Wish

2011-07-27T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Edna Morrisedie (Edna15)
Date Posted: July 27, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, JustRite
Category: Birthday
Stamps: JustRite Stampers: Happy Everything Tag Making Kit, Just Because Set
Ink: SU: Basic Gray; Copic Markers
Embellishments: Brads; Rhinestones
Tools: JustRite Happy Everything Tag Making Kit, 3D Dots, Just Rite 3 1/4” dia wooden stamper
Paper: Webster's Pages: Petite Papers--Ladies & Gents and Trendsetter; SU: Basic Gray

Making this card was one of those experiences where you look at the plethora of sentiments in a JR set and think: which one, and isn't the thin cut of the framed tag just lovely? So off I went and used a triple staged sentiment. It was great to have the dies to cut the tag frame separately from the sentiment, this meant I could raise them up for dimension on what is a fairly flat card, given I used the BG paper to set the scene and placement.

Heather - By the Sea

2011-07-26T11:21:00.000-07:00

Designer: Heather Prince (Princess Heather)
Date Posted: July 26, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, JustRite
Category: All Occasion
Stamps: Justrite Stamps By The Sea
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Embellishments: Pearls, Twine, Button, Wired Ribbon
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities Ovals, Sizzix Embossing Folder
Paper: White, Tan, Peach, DP

I am such a huge fan of the Justrite Stamps, they are gorgeous and I love how they work so perfectly with the Spellbinders shapes!

2011-07-24T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Charlene Merrick (Lilluvsstampin)
Date Posted: July 24, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, JustRite
Category: All Occasion
Stamps: Just Rite Beautiful Blossoms, Just Because Set, Happy Everything Tag Making Kit
Stampin’ Up’s Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Ink: Tuxedo Memento Black,Stampin’ Up Reinkers Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo &Wild Wasabi; Adirondack Butterscotch
Embellishments: none
Tools: watercolor brushes, Crystal Lacquer, Spellbinder’s Classic Oval and Oval Scalloped Nestabilities, Horizontal Stampers Nested Frames dies, lattice border punch, White Galaxy Marker, dimensional, large corner rounder, Just Rite 2 ¼” x 3 1/16” wooden stamper
Paper: pink cardstock

I am in LOVE! Yes, in love with the Just Rite’s Beautiful Blossoms Set, the Mini Sentiments and Custom Tag Dies! I just couldn’t decide which floral image to use first, so I decided to make an all occasion gift set of four cards. I water colored the flower images with reinkers and a watercolor brush. Once they were dry and cut out using the oval Nestabilities, I applied Crystal Lacquer for added shine to the flowers and leaves. I was able to add the white dotting on top of the Crystal Lacquer (once dried, of course) with my white Galaxy permanent marker. I really wanted the focus of my cards to be on the Beautiful Blossoms images, so I kept my layers to a minimum and did not add any embellishments. I made my own background designer paper using Itty Bitty backgrounds in the coordinating colors for each card.

Ellen - JustRite Shaker Card

2011-07-23T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Ellen Taylor
Date Posted: July 23, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, JustRite
Category: Birthday
Stamps: All stamps by JustRite~Happy Everything Tag Making Kit, Birdhouses
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Rich Cocoa, Rangers Distress Inks-Tumbled Glass and Spun Sugar, Copic Markers~Leaves-YG13,YG19~Wood-E31,E18,E29~Flowers-R85,Y11.Y19~Dragonfly-C1~House-C00,C1
Embellishments: Stardust Stickles, Twine and Pink Ribbon, Bird Seed, Scrap Packaging (for the Window)
Tools: Sponge, EK 3D Dots, Spellbinders-Mega Ovals LG, Spellbinders-Big Scallop Ovals, EK 3/8" Ribbon Slot Border Punch, Just Rite 3 1/4” dia wooden stamper
Paper: Earth Variety Paper Pack and Pastels Variety Paper Pack, White, and Wood Grain paper scraps

I had never used JustRite Stamps before. I love how interchangeable they are. I was thrilled, the Tag Making Kit came with the stamps and the Spellbinder tags!! This Shaker Card was such fun to make! I used the smallest Large scallop Oval from Spellbinders as a cloud template and sponged the background with Tumbled Glass Ink. I made some hand rolled roses and sponged them with Spun Sugar ink. The Birdhouse is colored with copics and is popped up for added dimension. I stamped the image again and cut the leaves out for the roses. Since I store my stamps without their packaging, I used the plastic packaging to cut the window for the shaker card, using the Mega Ovals. For a little extra pizazz I added Stardust Stickles to the wings of the dragonfly and the centers of the roses. I quite enjoyed using these Justrite Stamps!!

Charlene - Blue Card

2011-07-22T02:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Charlene Merrick (Lilluvsstampin)
Date Posted: July 22, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, JustRite
Category: All Occasion
Stamps: Just Rite Beautiful Blossoms, Just Because Set, Happy Everything Tag Making Kit
Stampin’ Up’s Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Ink: Tuxedo Memento Black, Stampin’ Up Reinkers Pacific Point & Old Olive
Embellishments: none
Tools: watercolor brushes, Crystal Lacquer, Spellbinder’s Classic Oval and Oval Scalloped Nestabilities, Horizontal Stampers Nested Frames dies, lattice border punch, White Galaxy Marker, dimensional, large corner rounder, Just Rite 2 ¼” x 3 1/16” wooden stamper
Paper: blue cardstock

I am in LOVE! Yes, in love with the Just Rite’s Beautiful Blossoms Set, the Mini Sentiments and Custom Tag Dies! I just couldn’t decide which floral image to use first, so I decided to make an all occasion gift set of four cards. I water colored the flower images with reinkers and a watercolor brush. Once they were dry and cut out using the oval Nestabilities, I applied Crystal Lacquer for added shine to the flowers and leaves. I was able to add the white dotting on top of the Crystal Lacquer (once dried, of course) with my white Galaxy permanent marker. I really wanted the focus of my cards to be on the Beautiful

Charlene - Floral Gift Set

2011-07-21T13:11:00.000-07:00

Designer: Charlene Merrick (Lilluvsstampin)
Date Posted: July 21, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, JustRite
Category: All Occasion
Stamps: Just Rite Beautiful Blossoms, Just Because Set, Happy Everything Tag Making Kit
Stampin’ Up’s Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Ink: Tuxedo Memento Black, Stampin’ Up Reinkers
Embellishments: none
Tools: watercolor brushes, Crystal Lacquer, Spellbinder’s Classic Oval and Oval Scalloped Nestabilities, Horizontal Stampers Nested Frames dies, lattice border punch, White Galaxy Marker, dimensional, large corner rounder, Just Rite 2 ¼” x 3 1/16” wooden stamper
Paper: blue, pink, violet & yellow cardstock

I am in LOVE! Yes, in love with the Just Rite’s Beautiful Blossoms Set, the Mini Sentiments and Custom Tag Dies! I just couldn’t decide which floral image to use first, so I decided to make an all occasion gift set of four cards. I water colored the flower images with reinkers and a watercolor brush. Once they were dry and cut out using the oval Nestabilities, I applied Crystal Lacquer for added shine to the flowers and leaves. I was able to add the white dotting on top of the Crystal Lacquer (once dried, of course) with my white Galaxy permanent marker. I really wanted the focus of my cards to be on the Beautiful Blossoms images, so I kept my layers to a minimum and did not add any embellishments. I made my own background designer paper using Itty Bitty backgrounds in the coordinating colors for each card.

Tara - Friends Are Flowers in the Garden of Life

2011-07-20T10:24:00.000-07:00

Designer: Tara Williams
Date Posted: July 20, 2011
Keywords: Dolce, JustRite
Category: All Occasion, friendship
Stamps: JustRite My Garden Set
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento 'Dandelion' used for dyeing flowers
Copic Pens
Embellishments: Petaloo Color Me Crazy flower, Mark Richards Crystal Stickers Pearls 5 MM, 3D Foam Squares
Tools: Judikins Detail Scissors, Bone Folder, Corner Punch, Spellbinders Circle, Sizzix 3 1/2 die cut, Just Rite 3 1/4” dia wooden stamper
Paper: Blu Raspberry (Festive Variety Pack), Basic Grey DP

I just LOVE JustRite. The products are so versatile, which give you endless options. I love that I can use an outside ring (words in this case) with whichever center flower. I have never had the pleasure to use them, but I will definitely be adding these in regular rotation. It's so cool how the Spellbinders Die Cuts specially coordinate with JustRite Stamps.Thank you Dolce Stamps and Cards for this awesome experience!

A Smile

2011-07-19T10:58:00.000-07:00

Designer: Betsy Maguire
Date Posted: July 19, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, JustRite
Category: All Occasion
Stamps: Just Rite Smile Set
Ink: Versamark Pad
Embellishments: Kaiser Rhinestones Black,Tsukineko Sheer Shimmer Spritz Frost
Tools: Spellbinder’s Shapeabilities Floral Doily Motifs, Ek Success Scroll & Dots Slim Edger Punch, 3D Dots, Just Rite 3 ¼” diam wooden stamper
Paper: The Paper Cut JellyBean Green (Earth Variety Pack), Basic Grey Kioshi Paper Pad DP, purple paper

Ever since our Design Team cards started coming in using our JustRite stamp sets I have been dying to try them out myself so today I stole a few minutes after the store closed and made this card. It really started with a sample I had made of the Floral Doily earlier in the day for a customer who came in. I had spritzed it with a Shimmer Spritz (Frost) to demo that product as well. When I saw that lying on my work table in my favorite purple and the perfect round shape, I knew I was on the way. After that things just sort of came together. After embossing my JustRite sentiment on my doily, I offset it a bit and popped it up to make stand out. I added a few black rhinestones to some of the DP flower centers to add a bit more accent. I was so tickled to find that even I could make a card with these great stamps!
I hope you enjoy it!

Blog Candy Winner

2011-07-18T01:13:00.000-07:00

DRUM ROLL PLEASE WE HAVE A WINNER: TERRY LEWIS CONGRATULATIONS
Thank you all for playing our first blog candy drawing. Terry you have till July 20th at midnight (P.T.) to respond to us at blog@dolcestampsandcards.com, make sure you respond or another winner will be drawn.
My eigth year old had fun drawing the lucky winner out of the bag.

Judy - Bird House

2011-07-16T09:53:00.000-07:00

Designer: Judy Kreucher (jaydekay)
Date Posted: July 17, 2011
Keywords: DOLCE, JustRite
Category: All Occasion
Stamps: JustRite Bird Houses Set and Just Because Set
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Adirondack mushroom
Embellishments: ribbon, gold brad
Tools:Spellbinders Rose Creations, circles and Fleur de Lis Square dies, JustRite nested borders, gamsol, Prisma Color pencils, EK success 3D-dots
Paper: white, black, dp, green

To get a weathered wood look on the bird houses, I have found leaving just a bit of white showing through looks a bit more rustic.
When most of us color things we tend to color in everything, forgetting that white is a color too, so leave a bit of white for highlights here and there.
You will soon find out how much you want to leave to get just the feel you are looking for!

Cindy - Butterfly Garden

2011-07-15T11:33:00.000-07:00

Designer: Cindy Tschider (YLM)
Date Posted: July 15, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11, JustRite
Category: Birthday
Stamps: JustRite- Just Because & Happy Everything Tag Making Set, JustRite Butterfly Garden Set
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Sketch Markers
Embellishments: Bakers twine, buttons, black pearls, glitter pen
Tools:Spellbinders: plain circles, Scalloped Circle,12" Classic Lace Border
Paper: The Paper Cut Sour Apple (Festive Variety Pack) Marigold Felt (Natural Variety Pack) ,White, DP

I love the small words to these Just Right sets.
I decided to leave off the border on this image and mount it up several times. I cut out the small butterfly and popped it up on foam, adding the button for an accent.
On the inside I made a tag with the sentiments in the set. I finished it off with some twine and a small coordinating button.

Welcome to Our July Featured Vendor - JUSTRITE

2011-07-15T10:55:00.000-07:00

We would like to welcome our July featured vendor, JustRite, a reletively new member of our "family". Our Design Team has been having lots of fun creating beautiful cards for your enjoyment and inspiration which we will be posting here for the next 4 weeks. We will also have some other things of interest coming your way. To help make it easier for you to join our DT in the fun this month, we have all our JustRite products on sale 15% off for the month.
Happy Stamping!
Dolce Stamps and Cards Staff

Judy - Soft Blue Iris

2011-07-14T12:39:00.000-07:00

Designer: Judy Kreucher "jaydekay"
Date Posted: July 14, 2011
Keywords: Dolce, My Heart Stamps for You
Category: Floral
Stamps: Iris Frame by My Heart Stamps for You
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Embellishments: ribbon, gold brads
Tools:edge punch, cuttlebug embossing folder,gamsol, prisma color pencils
Paper: white, black, olive green

If you love to color flowers then this Iris is for you.
Iris come in so many fantastic colors, easily fitting your color preferences for sure.
My coloring is gamsol/prisma pencils.
Always start with your light colors and build from there. Adding color is easy. Trying to get some off isn't.

Cindy - Butterfly Peel Off

2011-07-13T10:52:00.000-07:00

Designer: Cindy Tschider (YLM)
Date Posted: July 13, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11, Elizabeth Craft Design
Catagory: All Occasion
Stamps: unk sentiment
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Grape Jelly Purple
Embellishments: Elizabeth Craft Design Peel Off Small Butterfly white, ribbon
Tools:Spellbinder Beaded ovals embossing folder, sponge dauber
Paper: White, The Paper Cut Paper Grape Jelly (Festive Variety Pack)

I made this card because I wanted to try out these Elizabeth Craft Peel Offs and the set that I have are white. I could have colored them with my Copics but I decided to keep this one white and float it on a decorative Spellbinders Beaded Oval. Embossing the white card behind added depth and a bit of ribbon finishes it off.

Ellen - Framed Iris

2011-07-12T10:20:00.000-07:00

Designer: Ellen Taylor
Date Posted: July 12, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11, My Heart Stamps for You
Catagory: All Occasion
Stamps: Iris Frame by My Heart Stamps for You
Ink: Ranger's Distress Inks- Black Soot,Chipped Sapphire, Shabby Shutters, Pine Needles, Scattered Straw , Spiced Marmalade, Blender Pen
Embellishments: Perfect Pearls- Jewel Tones, Mark Richards Crystal Sticker Pearls, Judikins Clear Embossing Powder, Ranger's Distress Stickles- Scattered Straw, Judikin's Diamond Glaze, ribbon
Tools:Sizzix Dots Embossing Folder, Sizzix Big Shot, Inksenntials Blending Tool, EK 3D Dots
Paper: White, Blue

This card had some pop added to it by added some Perfect Pearls to the flower Blossoms. The centers of the Iris's were stamped again and pieced on, adding scattered straw for more dimension.

Edna - For Art Thou Butterfly Take 2

2011-07-11T11:10:00.000-07:00

Designer:Edna Morrisedie (Edna15)
Date Posted: July 11, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11, My Heart Stamps for You
Catagory: Birthday
Stamps:My Heart Stamps for You: Floral Butterfly, Hero Arts: A Special Note of Thanks
Ink: Memento: Rich Cocoa; Copic Markers
Embellishments: Random: Ribbon and Buttons
Tools:Sponge Dauber; 3-D Dots : Foam Squares; WRMK: Corner Chomper; Spellbinders: Fancy Tags Two.
Paper: Jillibean: Dutch Mustard Soup; Kraft Cardstock

Inspiration for this card started with the need for a green birthday card, so once I had settled on these papers, I opted to get all inky with the edges to bring the quite modern papers in line with the etched style of the butterfly image. I wanted to pop up the wings of the butterfly with a double impression, but instead of extending the wings on the already large image, I cut down the second pressing and made a smaller version of the butterfly and gave it centre placement.
Thanks, Edna.

Judy - Stained Glass Butterfly

2011-07-10T15:42:00.000-07:00

Designer: Judy Kreucher (JayDeeKay)
Date Posted: July 10, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11, My Heart Stamps for You
Category: All Occasion
Stamps: Stained Glass Butterfly by My Heart Stamps for You
Ink: versa fine onyx black
Embellishments: 3/8" Olive satin ribbon, 3/16" black & white plaid ribbon, EK 3D Dots
Tools:cuttlebug embossing folder, Prisma Color Colored Pencils
Paper: dp green, black, white

I stamped the butterfly stamp twice, cutting the second copy out after coloring it with Prisma Color Colored Pencils. I then curled its wings a bit and mounted it over the first stamp using 3d foam squares. It really seems to be in flight over the flowers.

Charlene - Butterfly Flight

2011-07-09T09:39:00.000-07:00

Designer: Charlene Merrick (Lillluvsstampin)
Date Posted: July9, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11, Elizabeth Craft
Catagory: All Occasion
Stamps: None
Ink: Adirondack Alcohol Inks: Pool, Stream, Willow, Copic markers (B04, B06, B28, Y21, YG11)
Embellishments: Elizabeth Craft Design Sticker Large butterfly, Mark Richards Crystal Sticker Pearls (White)
Tools:Alcohol blending solution, scallop border punch
Paper: Taken with Teal, Black, Glossy White, polkadotted dp

This butterfly is actually a silver sticker by Elizabeth Craft Designs. They are so fun and easy to use! You peel the sticker away from the sticker sheet and place it onto your piece of cardstock. I colored my butterfly with Copic markers (B04, B06, B28, YG11, Y21), but you can also lay the stickers onto colored cardstock or designer paper. I love creating my own designer paper and playing with various inks. For the spotted background paper here, I used Adirondack Alcohol Inks in Pool, Stream, and Willow on my blending tool and stamped that all over glossy white cardstock. I then added drops of the same ink colors over that to create the larger circles. I used a touch of alcohol blending solution, as well. Once this dried, I spritzed some champagne shimmer mist of the cardstock. The medium-sized pearls on my scalloped border are the natural color they came in. I used the same pearls for the center of the butterfly's body, but I colored them with my Peacock Blue Copic marker (B06).

Ellen - Poppies and Peel Offs

2011-07-08T11:30:00.000-07:00

Designer: Ellen Taylor
Date Posted: July 8, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11, Elizabeth Crafts
Catagory: All Occasion
Stamps: Hero Arts-Poppy Backround
Ink: Assorted water based Markers,Black Copic Marker, Versamark Pad
Embellishments: Elizabeth Crafts-Peel Off Stickers Small Butterflies, Ek 3D Dots,Judikins Black Embossing Powder, Glitter, Ribbon, Paper Doily
Tools:SpellbindersCircles and Foral Doily Motifs
Paper: The Paper Cut Pink Lemonade (Pastel Variety Pack), Black, White, and Halographic

This card features the coolest stickers! These are not just any stickers, these are Elizabeth Craft Peel Off Stickers. These are vinyl stickers that are very versatile. I used a butterfly sticker that started out as gold, however it didn't match with my card so I colored it with a black copic marker before I peeled it off with my tweezers. Once it was peeled off I stuck it to some stained glass holographic paper. You could use any kind of paper you wanted behind it. You could even use Christmas holographic wrap that you can find at most dollar stores and have the same effect. I added a single rhinestone for the head. It was so quick and easy to make this unique embellishment! The photo doesn't do it justice!
The image I used is Poppy Background by Hero Arts. I stamped it in versamark and embossed it with black embossing powder. I colored this with regular water based markers using 3 shades of pink and two greens. I first started by directly coloring the lightest shade on the poppies. Then coloring with the middle shade, not covering everything I had just colored. Blend with the lightest shade. Next, pick up the darkest color using the lightest marker, by touching tip to tip and color in the darkest areas. Coloring with markers this way can give you a graduated blended look, much like copics. . My tip for coloring is to not push too hard when coloring. This will keep your markers in fabulous coloring condition as well as a smoother colored image.
Once my image was colored I cut it out with Circle Nestablities then popped it up on Spellbinders Floral Doily Motifs. This is the part you can all laugh at me for..... I get my Paper Doilies from the restaurant I go to for lunch with my girlfriends. The Waitress is kind enough to give me a stack every now and then. A good tip goes a long way sometimes. I added dollar store ribbon to the corners and some rhinestones. Finished it off with a white satin bow and a wee bit of glitter in the flower centers.

Cindy - Large Floral Butterfly

2011-07-07T13:45:00.000-07:00

Designer:Cindy Tschider (YLM)
Date Posted: July 7, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11, My Heart Stamps for You
Category: All Occasion
Stamps: Floral Butterfly and Butterfly #1 by My Heart Stamps for You
Ink: Versamark Pad
Embellishments: Judikins White embossing powder, EK 3D Dots
Tools:Spellbinders: Curved Rectangles
Paper: The Paper Cut Blue Raspberry (Festive Variety Pack), white

I love Butterfly's so I love making butterfly cards. These My Heart Stamps for You butterflies are so much fun to work with. I started by embossing a "field" of butterflies which I then cut and framed using Spellbinders Curved rectangles. I then embossed the larger, Floral Butterfly, cut it out , dressed it up with a few seed pearls and let it hover over the "field" I'd created. I popped the whole frame up off the white background which I had embossed with small dots to give texture. I really like the way this turned out. I hope you do to. It can be used for any occasion.

Tara - Bon Voyage Butterfly

2011-07-06T11:46:00.000-07:00

Designer: Tara Williams
Date Posted: July 6, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11, My Heart Stamps for You
Caegory: All Occasion
Stamps: Painted Lady Butterfly by My Heart Stamps for You
Ink: Adriondack Lights Pads Peach Bellini, Versamark Pad
Embellishments: Petaloo Color Me Crazy flower, Glitter Ritz White, Kaiser Rhinestone Silver, 3D Foam Squares
Tools:Judikins Detail Scissors, Bone Folder, Corner Punch
Paper: Banana Split (Pastel Variety Pack), Cosmo Cricket Salt Air Mini Deck DP

Since I love the butterfly so much I really enjoyed these butterfly stamps from My Heart Stamps for You! I added a little sparkle to this one with a bit of glitter on her wings and then paired her with a Petaloo Color Me Crazy flower that I dyed to match with the same ink. Popping up the corners of my "frame" makes the whole thing look a bit like a shadow box in a butterfly collection. Hope you like the card. I'm eager to get back and make some more!

Ellen - Meg's Butterflies

2011-07-05T10:20:00.000-07:00

Designer: Ellen Taylor
Date Posted: July 5, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11, My Heart Stamps for You
Catagory: Nature
Stamps: Meg's Butterfly by My Heart Stamps for You, Fabulous Flourish-Hero Art, Anytime Messages-Hero Art
Ink: Tsukeneko Versamark
Embellishments: Holly Jolly Jewels, EK 3D Dots, Judikin's Gold Detail embossing Powder, White Satin Ribbon
Tools: Heat tool
Paper: Gold Mirror, White

This was very hard to photograph, however it was a quick easy easel card to make. I have never used Judikin's Gold Detail Embossing Powder....Love it!!! This will be great on Vintage cards. It's sure to be in my favorites stash!!

Heather - Best Wishes

2011-07-04T09:36:00.001-07:00

Designer: Heather Prince (princess heather)
Date Posted: July 4, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11, My Heart Stamps for You
Catagory: Feminine Birthday
Stamps: Geraniums by My Heart Stamps for You
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Sketch Markers, and Stampin' Up Crumb Cake & Old Olive
Embellishments: Mark Richards Crystal Stickers Pearls
Tools:EK Success Acanthus Leaf Border Punch, Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two, Banners, Labels 13 & Labels 20, Fiskars Flower Punch, Sponge
Paper: Stampin' Up DP, Brown, White & Vanilla Cardstock

I ended up doing the punched flower arrangement only because I had goofed up coloring flowers so I decided to cut the image out, then I ended up goofing up the cutting (I cut too many of the flowers off) so rather than starting over, I just decided to do some punched flowers. As they say, there are never really mistakes, just room for embellishments!

Cindy - Butterflies in Flight

2011-07-03T11:28:00.000-07:00

Designer: Cindy Tschider (YLM)
Date Posted: July 3, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11, My Heart Stamps for You
Catagory: All Occasion
Stamps: Butterfly #1 by My Heart Stamps for You
Ink:
Embellishments: Judikins white embossing powder,Mark Richards: Adhesive Pearls (White), sm white pearls
Tools:Spellbinders die Lotus,
Paper: Vellum, white card

I absolutely love butterfly's, Vellum and all white cards, so adding all 3 favorites into one card was so much fun!
I love the look that I created.
I used vellum for the whole card except the white card base.

Judy - Butterfly Tent Card

2011-07-02T10:01:00.000-07:00

Designer: Judy Kreucher (JayDeKay)
Date Posted: July 2, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11, My Heart Stamps for You
Catagory: All Occasion
Stamps: Sm Stained Glass Butterfly by My Heart Stamps for You
Ink: versa fine onyx black
Embellishments: gold cording, gold brad, very fine glitter
Tools:Tim Holtz On the Edge fence, Spellbinders rose die, and Spellbinders circles dies
Paper: White, designer paper, bazzil green

I have never made a tent card before~Oh what fun, and so easy! Especially using the Sm Stained Glass Butterfly from "My Heart Stamps for You" which I stamped on designer paper and cut out, addeding some glitter to the wings to make them sparkle.

To make this card extra special I hid a small flickering electric candle inside the tent once it was finished for a warm welcoming glow.

Edna - For Art Thou Butterfly

2011-07-01T10:02:00.000-07:00

Designer: Edna Morrisedie (Edna15)
Date Posted: July 1, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11, My Heart Stamps for You
Catagory: Birthday
Stamps: My Heart Stamps for You: Sm Jer’s Butterfly #2, Floral Butterfly; Hero Arts: Birthday
Ink: Versamark; Copic Markers; SU: Red Ridinghood
Embellishments: Mark Richards: Adhesive Pearls (White); Judikins: Embossing Powder (Red); Heidi Swapp: Chipboard Rectangles; May Arts: Mesh Ribbon, Twine; Random: Striped ribbon and Button
Tools:Embossing Gun; E K Succeess 3-D Dots: Foam Squares
Paper: Black, White, Lilac (Pastel Variety Pack), Recollections Purple Pinstripe

When I looked at this stamp I saw embossing and colouring of the negative space... and this time that happened in pink and red... the inspiration for the card was definitely the stamp and then the elements of the card came together from my choice of pink and red. SO MANY options with this stamp for applying ink... coloured this time, but I know this stamp will become a fave for me, so looking forward to trying some different options!
Thanks, Edna.

Charlene - Irises

2011-06-30T11:41:00.000-07:00

Designer: Charlene Merrick (Lillluvsstampin)
Date Posted: June 30, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11, My Heart Stamps for You
Catagory: All Occasion
Stamps: Iris Frame and Painted Lady Butterfly by My Heart Stamps for You
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Sketch Markers
Embellishments: Ranger Firefly Stickles
Tools:Square Lattice embossing folder, Marvy corner scallop punch
Paper: Black, White, Grapesicle (Festive Variety Pack), Recollections Purple Pinstripe

Purple happens to be one of my favorite colors, so imagine my delight when Sandra and Betsy, owners of Dolce Stamps and Cards, sent me this awesome iris image by My Heart Stamps 4 You. Copic markers are pretty much my go to coloring medium, although I do enjoy watercoloring with reinkers as well. I just love how well the Copic markers blend colors, especially on flowers and this beautiful butterfly also by My Heart Stamps 4 You. I also favor polkadots and stripes in many of my designs, and I liked how well the striped designer paper accented the beautiful irises.

More Design Team Cards...

2011-06-30T11:35:00.000-07:00

We hope you are enjoying the cards our Design Team are creating for us. We sure are! For the next 2 weeks we will be featureing cards designed with stamps from our second featured vendor, My Heart Stamps For You. Each one is a unique creation of our talented Design Team and we post them here for your inspiration and enjoyment. Happy Stamping!

Dolce Stamps and Cards Staff

Huge thanks to Our Guest Designer Anne Fitzsimons Ryan!

2011-06-29T08:15:00.000-07:00

We here at Dolce Stamps and Cards would like to say a huge thank you to Anne for joining us as we launched our Dolce Design Team. We are very grateful to her for sharing her design talents and cardmaking skills with us these past 2 weeks as we showcased just a few of the nearly 300 different stamps we carry from one our biggest vendors, Art Impressions! Anne - you are always welcome on our team! Your cards are wonderful.
Thank you,
Dolce Stamps and Cards Staff

Anne

2011-06-27T13:00:00.000-07:00

Designer: Anne Fitzsimons Ryan
Date Posted: June 27, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Senior Humor
Stamps: Art Impressions "Girlfriends"
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Embellishments: 1&1/4" Polka dot ribbon
Tools:Heat tool, prisma colored pencils and gamsol
Paper: The Paper Cut Razzle Berry (Festive Variety Pack),misc unknown

You have to love those Art Impressions' images. Girls having fun at the beach is what it's all about with this one.
Put this altogether and those girls dont care what trouble might lie ahead.
Happy Stamping!

Ellen

2011-06-25T08:33:00.000-07:00

Designer:Ellen Taylor
Date Posted: June 15, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Humorous
Stamps: Art Impression-Hatta Girls & Sentiment Everything I Say
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger's Distress inks-Antique Linen and Tea Dye, Black Copic Marker, Black Marker,
Embellishments: Mark Richards Pearls white, Petaloo Color Me Crazy Flowers, , Black Satin Ribbon Scraps
Tools:EK Success 3D-Dots,Ranger's Inkssentials BlendingTool, Piercing Tool, Versamark Pad, Clear Embossing Powder, Small circle punch, Spellbinders Lacey Ovals, Spellbinders Classic Ovals
Paper: Black, Cream

This was a very simple card to make! I just love this Art Impression Hatta Girls Stamp! So many possibilities! I stamped only one of the ladies from this stamp and colored her in with a black copic marker to create a silhouette image. I clear embossed her and cut her out. I popped her up on cream paper that had been aged with distress inks and layer her on Spellbinder's Ovals and Lacey Ovals. I added some Petaloo Flowers that and been inked with Ranger's Tea Dye ink and prettied up with some black circles and Crystal Stickers-Peals. Did Some faux stiching around the edges and added some ribbon to the corners to finish it off. I hope you like my sassy little card!

Anne

2011-06-22T10:46:00.000-07:00

Designer: Anne Fitzsimons Ryan
Date Posted: June 15, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Humorous
Stamps: Art Impressions Golden Oldies Madge
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Embellishments: Mark Richards Pearls white, Halloween tag, "I.M.Knotwell," gingham ribbon, button, chipboard behind button
Tools: Prisma Colored pencils with gamsol, EK Success 3D-Dots
Paper: The Paper Cut Pink Lemonade (Pastel Variety Pack) and unknown scrap

Since I.M. Knotwell today, I thought I would just pull out the perfect image from Art Impressions that speaks volumes about a frazzled life, yours, mine or someone Thanks so much for looking!

Anne

2011-06-20T17:24:00.000-07:00

Designer: Anne Fitzsimons Ryan
Date Posted: June 20, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Senior Humor
Stamps: ART IMPRESSIONS' "AGNES" and ART IMPRESSIONS' "GIRLFRIENDS' sentiment, "FRIENDS WHO LAUGH ... LAST!"
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,Copic Sketch Markers
Embellishments: Polka dotted hat ribbon, grosgrain ribbon, glitter
Tools: colored pencils using gamsol
Paper: Graphic 45 and Water Color

Hey Everyone, have you ever seen a floral hat gone live? Well, you have now know with this darling Art Impressions image. This charming AI stamp not only has a live bird atop its feathers, roses and ribbon, but it's got a snazzy Walmart pop up bow. Now that's some special hat!

Cindy

2011-06-20T16:52:00.000-07:00

Designer: Cindy Tschider
Date Posted: June 15, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Humorous/Girlfriend
Stamps: Art Impressions Girlfriends "Dancers"
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,Copic Sketch Markers
Embellishments: ribbon, black pearls,
Tools:Sizzix BigXL scalloped card
Paper: The Paper Cut Black,White,Marigold Felt (Natural Variety Pack), Cosmo Cricket "Salt Air" Paper

I had fun making this card. I love the shape. I paper-pieced the dancers outfits with paper from the Cosmo Cricket Salt Air Mini Deck.

Meet Our Design Team!

2011-06-15T14:17:00.000-07:00

Meet our new Design Team!

We at Dolce Stamps and Cards and www.dolcestampsandcards.com would like to give a huge welcome to our new Design Team members! We have posted below a card created by each one of them that feature stamps by our June 15th Featured Vendor - Art Impressions. We will be posting additional Design Team Art Impression Cards in the coming 2 weeks.

Look for all our Design Team Bios on our Design Team Page.

To celebrate this great event we have made up a really fabulous "Candy Box" of blog candy for your enjoyment. Details on how to win our blog candy will be up very soon - maybe even hours!

Dolce Stamps and Cards Staff

Heather

2011-06-15T12:42:00.000-07:00

Title: Eat Dessert First
Designer: Heather Prince
Date Posted: June 15, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Birthday
Stamps: Art Impressions "Golden Oldies" Gigi and Monique and "Life's Uncertain" sentiment.
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Sketch Markers
Embellishments: Satin Ribbon From Joann Fabrics, Button, Rhinestones & Silver Pearls by Recollections, Microfine Glitter
Tools: Martha Stewart Loops Border Punch
Paper: DCWV DP, Unknown White Cardstock, Brown & Lavender Cardstock by The Paper Cut

I guess I knew I was going to use paper with some sort of dessert on it based on all of the food in this fabulous Art Impressions image.

Judy

2011-06-15T12:39:00.000-07:00

Title: Golfers
Designer: Judy Kreucher
Date Posted: June 15, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Humorous
Stamps: Art Impressions "Golden Oldies" Golfers and Age & Treachery Sentiment
Ink: Versa fine onyx black, Adirondack mushroom
Embellishments: Mark Richards Pearls white,Sakura Stardust Clear Glitter Pen,
Tools:Prisma Color Pencils with Gamsol, EK Success 3D-Dots, embossing folders, circle punches
Paper: bazzil green, dp, white, black

This card design is called a tent topper.
The grass is freehand cut, I drew the golf tee and cut it out.
The golf balls are the reverse side of the swiss dots folder.

Tara

2011-06-15T12:36:00.000-07:00

Title: Girlfriends
Designer: Tara Williams
Date Posted: June 15, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Humorous
Stamps: Art Impressions "Girlfriends" and "Beach Babes" Sentiment
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Embellishments: Mark Richards Pearls white, Pearl Ex opal brushed on pink,pink & white satin ribbon
Tools: EK Success 3D-Dots, Water color Crayons, Corner Punch, Sizzix Dots Embossing Folder
Paper: The Paper Cut Grape Jelly & Razzle Berry Cardstock (Festive Variety Pack)

Anne

2011-06-15T12:28:00.000-07:00

Title: "Friends Who Laugh ... Last."
Guest Designer: Anne FitzsimonsRyan
Date Posted: June 15, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Humorous
Stamps: Art Impressions Girlfriends "Comfy on Couch" and accompanying "Friends Who Laugh .. Last" sentiment.
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Embellishments: gingham ribbon, button
Tools: PrismaColor Colored Pencils with Gamsol,Detail Black Embossing Powder on sentiment,2 coats of clear Embossing Powder on girls image
Paper: unknown paper scraps, Fabriano Watercolor paper

Who could ever resist crafting a card with this image? What fun! "Friends Who Laugh ... Last." We all know that to be true I'm certain.

Cindy

2011-06-15T12:23:00.000-07:00

Title: Dance Like No-One is Watching
Designer: Cindy Tschider
Date Posted: June 15, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Humorous
Stamps: Art Impressions Girlfriends #UMU3582
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,Copic Sketch Markers
Embellishments: Mark Richards Pearls white,Sakura Stardust Clear Glitter Pen,Gold brads
Tools:EK Success 3D-Dots,sand paper,
Paper: The Paper Cut Black,White,Blu Raspberry (Festive Variety Pack)

This was a fun image to play with! I'm not used to such a big image so I was challenged. Who wouldn't love to dance like NO-ONE is watching...or sing for that matter?
I colored the dancers with copics and added glitter pen to their skirts to make their dresses pop.

Charlene

2011-06-15T12:10:00.000-07:00

Title: Under My Umbrella
Designer: Charlene Merrick
Date Posted: June 15, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Friendship
Stamps: Art Impressions Girlfriends Under My Umbrella and Friends Share Sentiment
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin" Up Espresso, Copic Sketch Markers
Embellishments: Petaloo Color Me Crazy Flowers, Chocolate Brad
Tools:Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Large Scallop Border Die, Spiral Border Punch, Large Polka Dot embossing folder, pop up glue dot
Paper: White, The Paper Cut Tangy Orange & Hot Fudge (Earth Variety Pack), Cosmo Cricket Salt Air Designer Paper

These Girlfriend images are so much fun to color, especially with Copic markers! I added a polkadotted pattern to the purple coat on the far right with light touches from just the tip of my Copic marker. I don't use orange much in my designs, but it was fun incorporating this pretty Cosmo Cricket Salt Air designer paper into my card sketch. I especially liked it for the paper piecing on the umbrella.

Ellen

2011-06-15T11:50:00.000-07:00

Title: Hatta Girls
Designer: Ellen Taylor
Date Posted: June 15, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Humorous
Stamps: Art Impressions Hatta Girls & Tea Cups Sentiment
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,Ranger Distress Inks-Antique Linen-Tea Dye, Copic Sketch Markers
Embellishments: Holly Jolly Jewels, GlazeGreen Gingham Ribbon from my stash
Tools: EK Success 3D-Dots,Inksentials Blending Tool, Judikin's Diamond Glaze, Spellbinders- Curved Rectangles-Grommet Tags-Floral Doily Motifs
Paper: Classic Crest 110lb White, Red, Purple

These images just crack me up!! I stamped the image twice and only colored one image to cut out. The center lady is just adhered to the white panel and the two on the outside were popped up to give it more dimension. I am still on the learning curve with copics. I added Diamond Glaze to the glasses and the teacups. I also colored a tiny pearl with Copic R29 to coordinate her jewelry.

Edna

2011-06-15T11:45:00.000-07:00

Title: THE OLDIES…. THEY ROCK!
Designer: Edna Morrisedie
Date Posted: June 15, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Just Because
Stamps: Art Impressions: Bikers, Goofy Things
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,Copic Sketch Markers
Embellishments: Color me Crazy: White Flowers (asst), May Arts: Twine, Button,Clear Beads
Tools:3-D Dots: Foam Squares, Spellbinders: Nestabilities—Curvy Rectangles
Paper: The Paper Cut: Assorted Colors, Cosmo Cricket: Salt Air (Mini Deck)

I love the tones in the Cosmo Cricket Salt Air papers, so I used these as inspiration for colour theme, whilst maintaining the essence of the fun image… mixing fun and vintage is cool when you think about sending this card to an “oldie” that you hold dear… I coloured up embellishments with corresponding copic markers to get the tones all a-matchy!

Moving things

2011-06-07T15:49:00.000-07:00

On Mondays our store in Seattle is closed so I took the time to go down and buy more shelving units for all the new things we are bringing in. Today was a day of rearranging products all over the store - again! It seems whenever we bring in a new vendor we have to rethink how we have everything displayed so that we can squeeze in more great things. Well, we did it. The new JustRite stamps and Kits and Spellbinders dies and Stampers are all up and out where everyone can see them! We even managed to create a couple holes for new things yet to come - which is good because we are always ordering new things.

New Doings at Dolce!

2011-06-04T10:21:00.001-07:00

Didn't mean to be so neglectful - I was up to my elbows in our new order of JustRite products! Yes, that is what was in those 2 giant boxes that came in earlier this week and his taken me this long to unpack them all and get them all organized! I will be putting the pictures up on the website today so be sure to check them out. There are a couple of really great features about these stamps. One is that they have some monogram sets and alphabet sets that let you write your own messages - I don't know of any other stamps that you can personalize like these! The second feature that makes these stamps really special is that JustRite has partnered with SpellBinders and has both custom dies that work with some of their stamps and other stamps that are designed to match regular Spellbinder's Dies - and we carry the coordinating Spellbinder's Dies too!

Growing Every Day

2011-06-02T14:26:00.001-07:00

We're getting in so many new things we're hanging slotwalls on every inch of space we can find, even the doors!
We just added these new pieces yesterday to hang our new Petaloo flowers and make room for other new products we have coming in. We are busting at the seams with fun things to make beautiful cards. If you are in the area, be sure to stop in and check out our store in Seattle.

Exciting News from Our Storefront!

2011-05-31T16:57:00.000-07:00

We've been oh so busy the last couple of days unpacking loads of new products for your stamping fun! We know you'll read about it in our newsletter each month, but I'd like to start telling you sooner when we bring in new products and get them up on our shelves and added to our webstore for your shopping adventure!

At the end of last week I loaded up a brand new line - Petaloo. If you have never seen Petaloo flowers you are in for a real treat! They are so beautiful. In addition to their natural looking flowers, we also carry their Color me Crazy line which you can color to match your project precisely and several of their Dazzler collection - just for fun.

We also added extensively to our Spellbinders Nestabilities and Shapeabilities collection - close to 30 new die sets I believe!!

Today I am unloading products from another vendor who is brand new to us - but since I am still unpacking the 2 huge boxes, I will save that announcement until it is up on the website where you can buy it. I promise it won't be long!

Dolce Stamps and Cards Design Team

2011-05-22T13:33:00.000-07:00

We have been working on getting a Gallery and Blog so you can enjoy all the wonderful creations our new Design Team is working on to bring you. We have selected eight very talented Stampers. They will create brilliant cards and other paper projects to inspire you. We feel very privileged to have such talent working with us. Stay tune for some incredible talent you will be blown away.

2011-05-10T14:54:00.000-07:00

For this card I embossed my Bulldog with Stampendous Saphire PearLustre Embossing Powder and then embossed my Inkadinkado Diplomas with my Judikins Opaque White embossing powder before adding my Making Memories mini brads.

As you can see, it can be really fun and not hard to mix it up and create really very different cards from the same basic stamps and supplies. When I gave these 5 guys their cards on Sunday, they all stood around checking out each others "Dogs" and insisting thier own was the "best" (or current words to that effect).
Designer: Libithan

2011-05-10T14:53:00.000-07:00

Once again I stamped my Bulldog in Memento Paris Dusk and embossed my Wordsworth Tall Congrats with Judikins Red embossing powder. This time I also embossed the Inkadinkado Diplomas back and forth directly onto the card, adding a Making Memories mini brad to the center of each bow.
Designer: Libithan

2011-05-10T14:43:00.000-07:00

My second Bulldog was also stamped in Memento Paris Dusk, his cap is again, Stampendous Grad Cap, this time stamped with Adirondack Red Pepper and filled in using a water pen. I embossed Inkadinkado's Diploma #96515-K, cut it out and popped it up with 3D foam squares.
A Making Memories mini brad to hold on the tassel finished things off.
Designer: Libithan

2011-05-10T14:34:00.000-07:00

I started this card by using my Stampendous Grad Cap Stamp on my Versamark pad to "watermark" my blue card. I then stamped my Bulldog in Memento Paris Dusk and cut him out, mounting him with 3D foam squares. My Wordsworth Tall Congrats is embossed with Judikins Opaque White Embossing Powder.
Designer: Libithan

Graduation Times are Here!

2011-05-10T14:31:00.000-07:00

I recently found myself needing 5 graduation cards - all for Gonzaga U graduates who lived together, so I wanted them all different, but I wanted to use the same, great My Heart Stamps For You Bulldog Cling Stamp I found (Gonzaga U's mascot is a Bulldog). Here are the 5 variations I came up with, all using the school colors - blue, red and white.

On this card I stamped my Bulldog in Memento Paris Dusk. I also ebossed the Stampendous Grad Cap Stamp with Judikins Red Embossing Powder, cut it out and popped it up with 3D Foam Squares. I also embossed Wordsworth's Tall Congrats with Judikins Red. I finished off the corners with Red Making Memories mini brads.
Designer:Libithan

Look What is in Our March Newsletter!

2011-03-10T21:14:00.001-08:00

Copic Sketch Markers

Sizzix Big Shot

Flower Soft

Stickles

Perfect Pearls

Welcome Diana and Tara

Stamps Stamps Stamps

Coupon for Free Product with online order

If you want to have our March newsletter sent to you, email us at customerservice@dolcestampsandcards.com.

Why Should You Sign Up For Our Newsletter?

2011-03-10T21:09:00.000-08:00

We publish our newsletter once a month. Each month we will summarize for you what products are new in our store saving you the time of searching for them. Some months, we will feature information about one of our vendors or something interesting that is new in the industry, information that may be interesting to you. We will often have a coupon good for a discount or free stuff! We will also announce contests in our newsletter. You will also receive a quarterly class schedule.

Note to Seattle Stampers - Spring Classes

2011-03-10T20:42:00.000-08:00

Our Spring Class Schedule is now up on our website www.dolcestampsandcards.com.
Click on this link and grab the classes tab for all the details from now through June.

Winter Class Schedule is Online

2011-01-18T19:28:00.000-08:00

Our new Winter Class schedule is up on our website as of today! We are working on getting it posted here for quick reference too. Check out our new Card-of-the-month Club and the great Valentine Classes including kid classes we are offering.

Love Is In the Air At Dolce Stamps!

2011-01-13T17:26:00.000-08:00

Yeah! We have Valentine stamps, heart Nestabilities and heart punches and a
"Love"- ly selection of paper and embellishments to make your Valentine cards irresistible.

Sneak Preview

2011-01-07T11:14:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and we have new products starting to arrive! Here is a sneak preview of some of what's coming in. Stop in and see all that we have to offer card makers at every level.

25% OFF ALL HOLIDAY MERCHANDISE!

2010-12-30T11:13:00.000-08:00

Wow, 2010 is almost over! Come in and take advantage of this IN-STORE ONLY special on all of our Holiday Merchandise before we take it off the shelves!! This is an in-store only offer and is good only until January 15th. Offer valid for in-stock merchandise only. Hurry while supplies last! Happy New Year!

Dolce Would Like to Welcome My Heart Stamps 4 You!

2010-12-14T11:26:00.001-08:00

Dolce Stamps and Cards would like to give a huge welcome to the newest member or stamp vendor family, My Heart Stamps 4 You. We have almost 100 different My Heart Stamps 4 You images in our collection here in the store, and of course, all are available on our web-store as well. There are beautiful images from nature, the southwest, Alaska and much more. More horses, dogs, cats and butterflies just to name a few. Stop in to see them or check them out on our website, www.dolcestampsandcards.com. Made in Colorado, we think these high quality red rubber stamps are a great addition to our store.

It's Not Too Late to Join Our Last Christmas Class!

2010-12-14T11:22:00.000-08:00

It's not too late to get in on the fun! Join us and make some great hand made gift bags and tags for your Holiday gift giving! We still have room in our last Bag It, Tag It and Gift it Class, this Thursday evening, 12/16 at 6:00pm.

Call 206-362-1348 today to register or
register online at www.dolcestampsandcards.com.

More Pictures from Sundays Classes

2010-12-07T11:39:00.000-08:00

Cards and Ideas were piling up at
the Stamp - A - Stack class as
everyone is getting ready for the
holidays!

Pictures from our Sunday Classes

2010-12-07T11:29:00.000-08:00

Our Bag It, Tag It, Card It, Gift It
Class was a great success with lots of
great bag ideas and more created on
the spot.