Monday, July 4, 2016

A good day to smile



Hello friends! I can almost not believe another week has past and it is Monday again. This week at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge we have a Red, Blue and/or White challenge. Since it is the first Monday of a new month, we are also showcasing a specific company and this month it is IndigoBlu, which makes wonderful rubber stamps.

Layers of ink - A good day to smile Tag by Anna-Karin
I was in the mood for some scenic stamping and made a tag, using only red, blue and white (and a little black). The tag was die cut from glossy cardstock and coloured with dye inks, which looks wonderfully vibrant on glossy cardstock. 

Layers of ink - A good day to smile Tag by Anna-Karin with stamps by IndigoBlu
These are the two stamp sets from IndigoBlu that I used: Clumber Park and Periodic Table of Elements. Clumber Park was perfect for scenic stamping, and I had fun incorporating the table of elements into the scene too.

Layers of ink - A good day to smile Tag by Anna-Karin with stamps by IndigoBlu
I first masked a hill with torn printer paper and then stamped the Periodic Table of Elements with Red Geranium ink. The dog was stamped with Jet Black ink and the rest of the stamping was done with Simon Says Stamp Soft Navy, which is a really nice dark blue ink. Highlights were added with a white gel pen.

Layers of ink - A good day to smile Tag by Anna-Karin with stamps by IndigoBlu
The birds were stamped with Soft Navy. I coloured the tag with dye inks, using a Colorbox Stylus Tool with an Oval Tip. This is my favourite tool for colouring scenic stamping pieces. It gives great control. I also added some white pigment ink, to give the clouds some shine, and for mist under the dog and among the grasses.

Layers of ink - A good day to smile Tag by Anna-Karin with stamps by IndigoBlu
 The tree was stamped twice without reinking in between.

Layers of ink - A good day to smile Tag by Anna-Karin with stamps by IndigoBlu
For my sentiment, I used one of the stamps from the Simon Says Stamp Uplifting Thoughts set. There are so many wonderful sentiments on that set, it is hard to choose. 

Layers of ink - A good day to smile Tag by Anna-Karin with stamps by IndigoBlu
The Crinkle Ribbon was dyed with Candied Apple.
 
I hope you will join us in our Red, blue and7or white challenge. As every week, you have a chance to win a $50 gift voucher from Simon Says Stamp. You have until Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.

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Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Happy crafting!

Anna-Karin

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16 comments:

  1. I was wondering how you were going to use the Periodic table, Anna-Karin, and I love how you always come up with unique ways of looking at things! SO cool to have it as the ground and in red! Love the dog image too on your lovely tag!

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  2. Absolutely gorgeous tag Anna-Karin! I love how you used the table to make a hill! what a brilliant idea!! I am definitely adding these stamps to my with list, I just love the whole design of this! :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  3. I love this tag! The sky is wonderful, and the dog reminds me of my black lab Big Boy :)

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  4. What a fabulous tag, Anna-Karin! Love the vibrant colors! And by using red for the table it looks like bricks. So pretty! Hugs, Sandra

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  5. Great project! I love the black siluettes against those pretty blues and reds. Hugs, Marzena

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  6. gorgeous tag Anna-Karin...only you would think of making a hill with that stamp...genius as always...hugs kath xxx

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  7. Stunning tag! Love this scene!!

    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  8. This is such a beautiful tag, Anna-Karin. Love the beautiful image and sentiment. :)

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  9. This is fabulous! I did not always excel at Chemistry, so it was really fun to see the periodic table incorporated in such a clever and artistic way!

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  10. Fabulous tag, Anna-Karin and I love the scene you've created and the vibrant colours you've used! :)

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  11. I love this, Anna-Karin! That sky with the birds is so beautiful!

    Hugs,
    Cathie ♥

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  12. Gorgeous tag Anna-Karin! Your ability to create different scenes is wonderful! Love the shade of blue you used! Barbara

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  13. Gorgeous tag Anna-Karin! Your ability to create different scenes is wonderful! Love the shade of blue you used! Barbara

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