Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Rubbernecker April Release Blog Hop



The Rubbernecker Red Hot Mommas are having another blog hop today to show off some of the great new releases that are in the Rubbernecker store! And just like the last blog hop, there will be some prizes offered! Leave a comment on each of the Red Hot Momma's blogs (they're listed at the end of this post!) and increase your chances of winning. Two lucky winners will win their choice of a set of stamps from the new Vintage line, the African-American line, the Fashion Ladies, the Weeds, the Vines, or the Florals! So get crackin' on those comments! The deadline to enter is Wednesday, April 28th at 11:59 p.m. EST!

I spent this past weekend working at the Adventures in Stamping convention in Akron in the Rubbernecker booth, so for my cards today I have incorporated a little bit of the techniques that I demonstrated. For the backgrounds on both of these cards, I applied Distress Inks directly to a teflon craft sheet, spritzed with water and then dragged my cardstock through the puddles of ink. I did this 2-3 times, drying between each time with my heat gun for a really neat, aged look in the backgrounds.

For my first card, I used the new Vintage "At the Shore" stamp, combining it with Distress Inks in Broken China and Bundled Sage for the background, and stamping the image with Stormy Sky. The main image was embossed with clear embossing powder. I also used my French Script background stamp across the bottom corner, stamping it with Frayed Burlap ink. It reminded me of back-in-the-day when folks used to write directly on their photographs, the names of people in the photo and the date.... early scrapbooking! The diamond pattern you see in the background is also a RN background stamp, the Victorian Diamond Panel.
The background panel for this card was inked with Rusty Hinge, Tea Dye, and Wild Honey Distress Inks, and my classic car was stamped in Walnut Stain ink and embossed with clear embossing powder. The designer paper here is from Basic Grey's Boxer collection, and I was so thrilled to finally be able to use some grungeboard that I've had forever on this card... the key! My sentiment is computer-generated.
The Red Hot Mommas participating in the Blog Hop today are...


Remember, leave comments on every blog for the best chance of winning, and the deadline is tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11:59 p.m. EST! Good luck!








At the Shore card...
Stamps: At the Shore, Victorian Diamond Panel, French Script (Rubbernecker)Inks: Broken China, Bundled Sage, Stormy Sky, Frayed Burlap Distress Inks (Ranger)
Cardstock: dark aqua green (Bazzill), Sage Shadow (Stampin' Up!), white (Neenah), designer paper (My Mind's Eye)Accessories: Nestabilities (Spellbinders), brads (Making Memories), ribbon, button (craft supply).

Classic card...
Stamps: Model T (Rubbernecker)Inks: Rusty Hinge, Wild Honey, Tea Dye, Walnut Stain Distress Inks (Ranger)
Cardstock: Kraft, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla (Stampin' Up!), dark brown (Bazzill), designer paper (Basic Grey)
Accessories: Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Grungeboard key (Tim Holtz Idea-ology).

37 comments:

Bev Gerard said...

Look at this fabboo showing of technique! AND, grungeboard! Wowweeee, Tammy! You've got the "touch" for sure ... Both of these need to be RN samples up on display!

Joan Fricker said...

Tammy, I love your techniques which really set off those new stamps. Your colors are perfect too. Great job!!!

Teresa said...

I love the bathing beauty's. Many ideas come to mind. Beautiful job Tammy.

Julia Aston said...

What great techniques and wonderful cards Tammy! can't wait to try these out! Your designs are super with these fun new vintage stamps!

Kim Burmeister said...

Very nice, Tammy! I thought you used the top note die until I read your description. I just might have to try this. Love your cards!

Charlene Merrick (LilLuvsStampin) said...

What fun techniques you used on these beauties, Tammy! I really love your use of the distress inks, that gorgeous Basic Grey dp, the grungeboard key.....everything! Beautiful cards!

Deb Neerman said...

WoWzA, these are fabulous, Tammy! You're really rockin' the vintage look, Kiddo!

Barbara said...

These are fabulous, Tammy! LOVE all the distressing, over stamping, everything!

maryjo marshall said...

LOVE both of these cards!! You did a fantastic job!!! I guess all that demoing of the same technique over the weekend worked out great!!

Karen said...

That technique behind these wonderful vintage images is fabulous! I love them both Tammy! Way to be!

Joan Ervin said...

Awesome cards, Tammy...the colors and grungy techniques you used on the backgrounds are just perfect for the vintage images...beautiful work!!!!

Jane Wetzel said...

I totally LOVE these new stamps Tammy! wow- THANKS for the chance to win! Your cards are so cool- gotta try this !

SherylH said...

Beautiful -- love the images in the Vintage set. And with the quality of Rubbernecker stamps, I am sure these photo style images stamp wonderfully.

craftymom205 said...

Love the card with the old car.

Eli said...

These cards are great. The colors are fabulous.

I love RN images. They always stamp well and they have a ton of fabulous designs.

Edna Morrisedie said...

Love the feel of these cards, and the stamps are gorgeous!

AShu93 said...

Those look beautiful! It was great to meet you this weekend, but apparently I didn't see what you were doing on those techniques. Thanks for sharing how to do it.

Cathleen said...

These are both fantastic Tammy, love the images and details!

LeAnne said...

WOW!! These are right up my little vintage shabby alley! LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM!

Ida said...

Wonderful cards. The techniques look awesome. I am really drawn to the Beach card, it has an understated elegance about it.

Gail said...

Love the stamp across the photo look too! And the vintage car would be a fun one to keep around for the man cards :) great job on both!

Judi said...

Great cards. Thanks for sharing the technique.

jan metcalf said...

Nice crads Red Hot Mamma! Thanks for sharing the links to the new stamp images!!

Traci M said...

Love the vibrancy you achieved with the inks in these vintage beauties!!

Joanne (jojot) said...

I am not usually a vintage fan, but these images are fabulous.

Holly said...

Oh these are beautiful! Love your watercoloring techniques on these cards!

Sabrina said...

Those bathing beauties look as if they've just stepped out of a vintage poster, and the car sure makes a classic masculine card.

Linda said...

Great vintage images!!!

marilynprestonn said...

I am so glad to join your bloghop and have the possibilities to win new stamps. We ladies, always love new stamps. Kindly, Peggy

DeniseB said...

Pretty cards! Love your colors!
DeniseB

Sue D said...

Cool cards! I wish I could have seen you demonstrate--I wasn't able to attend this year.

PamSpradlin said...

Fantastic cards...love all that inking.

Starla said...

love the distressed ink backgrounds! And the stamping across the "photo", very clever!

Sandy S. said...

Awesome cards!

bakscrap said...

Nice cards, having fun "hopping"

maiahs_momma said...

Gorgeous cards, thanks for this hop and this chance to win some goodies :)!

Inky Hugs,
Catherine
catlevy@eastlink.ca

Hilda said...

Love both your vintage cards... very nicely done!