Everyone's favorite challenge, Anything Goes with Retro Rubber!

 The title says it all, anything goes for a project at Retro Rubber Challenge Blog this fortnight.  

 

I have a few oversize floral images in my stash and decided to play with one for this challenge.  It is the Altenew Bellowing Peonies from just last year, so barely a year old.  For some reason I really like peony images and this is a perfect example why!

 It is almost a one layer card, and feels very sophisticated to me.

• The Bellowing Peonies image is stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento ink.  
• The matching stencils add just the right layering to the image with Memento Angel Pink, Lilac Posies, Dandelion, Cantaloupe, Bamboo Leaves, and Pear Tart.     
• Some layers are very light handed, then the subsequent layer is more heavy handed to give the subtle colored look.  
• Altenew Rustic Burlap Press Plate is used to dry emboss texture into the image. 
• The edges are distressed to give it a hand-made paper feel.  
• The sentiment is stamped in Memento Lilac Posies and die cut.  The sub-sentiment is stamped in Tuxedo Black and also die cut.  Both are mounted with two additional die cuts glued behind to create more dimension.  

This card has already been mailed to it's recipient.  It was meant to bring some encouragement!

Play along with our Anything Goes, challenge at Retro Rubber--you know you want to! 

 CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

• We require stamps older than one year.  If we feel you are using newer stamps, you may be disqualified from the challenge without notification.
• New papers/dies are OK – but you must use at least one stamp older than a year and describe the age in your blog post.
• Please note that all challenges require the use of at least one stamp older than a year.
• Post your new creation to your blog or online gallery.   Use keyword RRCB251.  No backlinking. 
• Link back to the blog using the Linky Tools by the due date. 
• Enter as many times as you like. 
• Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of 5 challenges.  Entries linked to more than 5 challenges will be disqualified without notification.
• If your project is posted on a private group site such as Split Coast Stampers or a photo sharing site not all DT members may be able to comment.   Thank you for understanding.
• Turn off Word Verification.  We love to comment but word verification can make that difficult.

Thanks for stopping by!

Under the Sea with Retro Rubber

Our current challenge at Retro Rubber Challenge Blog is under the sea!  Most of my recent paper crafting has been scrapping a cruise I went on with my dear husband for our 20th Anniversary!  But none of those layouts are "under the sea"!   For the majority of my layouts it is all above the ocean action.

 Then I remembered I had this super cute Shark Pudgie released in June 2017.  There are a "few" cute images I like playing with, and this is one.  It will stick around for awhile longer, while others get purged.  

• The background is super simple, a foam brayers with Kaleidacolor in Blue Breeze.  The wave die cut is adhered over the top to create white waves.
• The shark is die cut, then the stamp is carefully inked and the die cut placed over it to get the inked areas on the die cut.  It is really hard to line up and get a good image by stamping first.  The shark is stamped once on the die cut and a second time on white cardstock.  The white cardstock is trimmed to fit behind the shark die cut.  The stamped eyes show through the holes and give the image a bit of a cartoon eye look.  Plus the teeth show up white.
• The outline of the shark is die cut through the background.
• A sentiment from the set is stamped and die cut in a circle.  Kaleidacolor's darkest ink in Blue Breeze is used to stamp the sentiment, and the lightest color to ink the edges.  
• The background and card base corners are rounded and the entire card is adhered together.  

 I think he's pretty cute and not scary at all! 

 Please do join us at Retro Rubber and play along with our latest challenge.  

 CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

• We require stamps older than one year.  If we feel you are using newer stamps, you may be disqualified from the challenge without notification.
• New papers/dies are OK – but you must use at least one stamp older than a year and describe the age in your blog post.
• Please note that all challenges require the use of at least one stamp older than a year.
• Post your new creation to your blog or online gallery.   Use keyword RRCB250.  No backlinking. 
• Link back to the blog using the Linky Tools by the due date. 
• Enter as many times as you like. 
• Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of 5 challenges.  Entries linked to more than 5 challenges will be disqualified without notification.
• If your project is posted on a private group site such as Split Coast Stampers or a photo sharing site not all DT members may be able to comment.   Thank you for understanding.
• Turn off Word Verification.  We love to comment but word verification can make that difficult.

Have a wonderful day!

 

Tic Tac Toe, and create a fun card for Retro Rubber!

For your crafting pleasure we have a Tic Tac Toe board at Retro Rubber Challenge Blog.  Sometimes Tic Tac Toe's give me fits, because I can't narrow down my choices.  For this one zeroed in on the flowers and I was ready to go!  My cards use Die Cut, Flowers, and dry emboss row, and could also use Stencil, Metallic as my choice, and Flowers.  I threw in the dots and the sentiment is somewhat bold.  But didn't get a blackout because enamel dots didn't just fit and pink is not my favorite color. 

 

I have had a set from Altenew, Create Your Life Project Hello Beautiful.  It was released in 2021, but I had not played with it yet!  I went with two cards, because I couldn't decide which image I liked better,  and knew I was going to cut the embossed image into two sections.

•  The images are stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black then stenciled with the matching layered stencils.  I don't know about you but I LOVE this method to add color to images!  Memento inks in Angel Pink, Rose Bud, Peanut Brittle, Dandelion, Pear Tart, and Pistachio are the color palate. 
  
• The images are die cut and backed with two more layers for dimension.
• The matching embossing folder is 6 x 6.  I used half of the image for one card and the other half for the second card. Denami Designs silver metallic paper is perfect for this technique.  I wanted a bit more dimension so Darice Multi Dots was used to give some dots.   The floral embossing was refreshed by embossing a third time.
• The edges of the A2 size card are inked in the matching Memento Rose Bud ink.
• The layers are adhered together.
• The sentiments are Pink Fresh Hot Foil plate Perfect Sentiments.  A black foil was used.  Just like the floral images, the sentiments are die cut and backed with two more layers.  

So much fun, two cards in the time that it takes to make one!  Please join us and make your own version from this Tic Tac Toe challenge.

CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

• We require stamps older than one year.  If we feel you are using newer stamps, you may be disqualified from the challenge without notification.
• New papers/dies are OK – but you must use at least one stamp older than a year and describe the age in your blog post.
• Please note that all challenges require the use of at least one stamp older than a year.
• Post your new creation to your blog or online gallery.   Use keyword RRCB248.  No backlinking. 
• Link back to the blog using the Linky Tools by the due date. 
• Enter as many times as you like. 
• Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of 5 challenges.  Entries linked to more than 5 challenges will be disqualified without notification.
• If your project is posted on a private group site such as Split Coast Stampers or a photo sharing site not all DT members may be able to comment.   Thank you for understanding.
• Turn off Word Verification.  We love to comment but word verification can make that difficult.

Sketchy Time at Retro Rubber

 We have a great sketch, perfect for Valentine's Day if you still need to make a card for someone!  Check out the great makes of the Design Team at Retro Rubber Challenge Blog.  

So my take followed the sketch for the most part with a few additions.

 

 I knew I had some lovely deep red suede paper that is easily 25 years old.  In that folder I found the border that must have been left over from an old project.  I had a perfect use for it!

• The hearts are ancient Quickutz dies cut from cream cardstock and the above mentioned red suede paper.  
• Scrapbooks.com had a great layering tag die that I use ALL the time.  After die cutting black cardstock, it is run through and pressure embossed with Sizzix Scattered Hearts embossing folder.  
• The scrap bin of patterned papers yielded the perfect strip paper for the design.
• Lawn Fawn die cut banners is stamped with a Technique Tuesday Love is all you need stamp set from 2008.  Memento Luxe Rhubarb Stalk ink is used to stamp the image and it is heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  
• The layers are adhered together and a small tied bow is the finishing touch.

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope that you enjoy playing along with this sketch at Retro Rubber Challenge Blog.   

CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

• We require stamps older than one year.  If we feel you are using newer stamps, you may be disqualified from the challenge without notification.
• New papers/dies are OK – but you must use at least one stamp older than a year and describe the age in your blog post.
• Please note that all challenges require the use of at least one stamp older than a year.
• Post your new creation to your blog or online gallery.   Use keyword RRCB248.  No backlinking. 
• Link back to the blog using the Linky Tools by the due date. 
• Enter as many times as you like. 
• Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of 5 challenges.  Entries linked to more than 5 challenges will be disqualified without notification.
• If your project is posted on a private group site such as Split Coast Stampers or a photo sharing site not all DT members may be able to comment.   Thank you for understanding.
• Turn off Word Verification.  We love to comment but word verification can make that difficult.

---

Winter Color Scheme Inspiration for Retro Rubber

Each team member contributed to the challenges for Retro Rubber this year.  This lovely color scheme was my choice, and was a great inspiration for this fun card.

 The trees in the image were also an inspiration for my stamp choice.  

• The background was created by blending Versa Magic Thatched Straw, Persimmon, Spring Pansy, Purple Hydrangea, and Pretty Petunia with an ink dauber.  Pigment based inks blend the best with sponge based ink daubers rather than small bristled blending tools.
• Pink Fresh's Through the Trees from 2019 is stamped in Versa Magic Wedding White and heat embossed with white detail embossing powder.
• Versa Fine Claire Fantasia is used to stamp the sentiment.
• The image is die cut with My Favorite Things Wonky Stitched Rectangles.
• The card base is inked with Versa Magic Persimmon, and the image is mounted to the card base.
• Spellbinders sequins are added to finish the card.  

Simple and pretty, my friend really enjoyed this card.  That is part of the joy of creating cards is when the recipient truly appreciates the little masterpiece.  

Please join us at Retro Rubber and make your own card featuring this soothing palette.  

CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

• We require stamps older than one year.  If we feel you are using newer stamps, you may be disqualified from the challenge without notification.
• New papers/dies are OK – but you must use at least one stamp older than a year and describe the age in your blog post.
• Please note that all challenges require the use of at least one stamp older than a year.
• Post your new creation to your blog or online gallery.   Use keyword RRCB247.  No backlinking. 
• Link back to the blog using the Linky Tools by the due date. 
• Enter as many times as you like. 
• Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of 5 challenges.  Entries linked to more than 5 challenges will be disqualified without notification.
• If your project is posted on a private group site such as Split Coast Stampers or a photo sharing site not all DT members may be able to comment.   Thank you for understanding.
• Turn off Word Verification.  We love to comment but word verification can make that difficult.

Winter Fun for Retro Rubber Challenge Blog #246

 Welcome back to Retro Rubber Challenge Blog as we start 2025 with a seasonally appropriate challenge.

 Where I now live in North Central Minnesota it actually looks something like this outside today!  High was a lovely 4F on this bright and sunny morning.  We recently received 6 inches of new snow, some is still in the trees.  A perfect excuse to stay inside and do a little crafting?

For my card I decided to use a whimsical winter stamp set by Hunky Dory Crafts in the UK called Winter Warmers and release in 2017 as  gift with Creative Stamping. 

 

• The penguin's sweater was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black and masked, with the penguin stamped over the mask.  The presents and sentiment are aslo stamped in Memento black.
• All the images are colored with crafters chalk, I wanted a softer look.  
• All the images were fussy cut. 
  
• Ancient paper from my stash was used to create the card base.  Paper Pizaz Snowflakes from 1997 and Darcies Country Folk Plaid from 1999.  The deckle edge was trimmed using my Creative Memories trimmer.  The layers were adhered together.
• The images are mounted with various thicknesses of foam adhesive.
• The star and sentiment was begging for a little bling, so I used Stickles in Diamond to make a little sparkly shine.  Actually it is best to add this at the very last so the entire card can be set aside to dry.  

In a way a fairly simple card to send to a special little human that is having a birthday soon!

Please do join us at Retro Rubber Challenge Blog and create your own winter project!

CHALLENGE GUIDELINES

• We require stamps older than one year.  If we feel you are using newer stamps, you may be disqualified from the challenge without notification.
• New papers/dies are OK – but you must use at least one stamp older than a year and describe the age in your blog post.
• Please note that all challenges require the use of at least one stamp older than a year.
• Post your new creation to your blog or online gallery.   Use keyword RRCB246.  No backlinking. 
• Link back to the blog using the Linky Tools by the due date. 
• Enter as many times as you like. 
• Feel free to combine our challenge with a maximum of 10 challenges.  Entries linked to more than 10 challenges will be disqualified without notification.
• If your project is posted on a private group site such as Split Coast Stampers or a photo sharing site not all DT members may be able to comment.   Thank you for understanding.
• Turn off Word Verification.  We love to comment but word verification can make that difficult.

---

Retro Rubber Challenge 245 to finish 2024

 Here we are at the end of another challenge blogging year at Retro Rubber!  Our last challenge is a creative Tic Tac Toe, that can be used in many ways.

 This is very conducive to create a lovely Christmas card.  Some of the greenery is the same as the last challenge, but used in a very different way!  Here in Northern Minnesota  porch pots are very popular.  As of last week they all became frozen so the greens will stay all winter.  My card is a representation of a porch pots and looks similar to the one sitting on my porch!

Heartfelt Creations last day was November 30, 2024.  I've been a Platinum Member since 2013, and purchased products regularly.  This is the Winter Wreath Accents and Die from 2021.  (Yes, featured in the last challenge too!)  I choose the Ribbon or Twine/Greens/Dies or Punches diagonal to create my card.

• The greens from HC Winter Wreath Accents are stamped in Memento Northern Pine and Cottage Ivy on various colors of green card stock.  Memento Bamboo Leaves is blended onto the images as well.  All are die cut with matching die.
• Sizzix Small Tattered Florals die was used to create the brown branch fro cardstock.
• Sizzix Garden Greens dies are used for addition sprigs in the arrangement.  One set is blended with Memento Cottage Ivy.  
• The pot is a punch I've own for easily 20 years!  Green shimmer paper was punched for the pot and the edges lightly inked with Memento Coffee ink.
  
• The oval is die cut from the center of Kraft cardstock with the Simon Says Stamp Stitched Ovals.
• The background paper is by Hot of the Press.
• The layers are adhered together and the "porch pot" greens are assembled and adhered with various thickness of regular and foam adhesive.
• The sentiment from Lawn Fawn's Winter Wavy Sayings  (2019) is stamped in Memento Northern Pine on green card stock and die cut with the matching die. 
  
• The final touches includes Christmas Red Stickles for red berries and a bow tied from shiny red ribbon.  

I hope that you enjoy playing along with us a Retro Rubber and enter your own Tic Tac Toe project!