Monkey Bunches

So today was the Limited Supplies Challenge. Here was what we were allowed to use:
Stamps
animals or critters
sentiment
background

Paper
2-4 layers
any solid or patterned paper

Tools
coloring tools
punches
any other quick tool
No embellishments

So with no other images but the critter or animal I could not put a bunch of bananas on so I decided to put a bunch of monkeys instead. I could not use any embellishments, but I could use punches. So I made faux brads from the double circle punch. The hardest part about them is figuring out what adhesive to use. I choose to use the glue stick. I stick them with my finger and rub them across the stick. Then I dab them where I want them.

Stamps: Monkey Business

Paper: Summer Sun, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla

Ink: Creamy Carmel, Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun

Accessories: Ticket Corner Punch, Word Window Punch, Double Circle Punch

9/19 Sketch Challenge

Well, here is the sketch and my card for the Sketch challenge today. I had to keep it simple as my son is having his birthday party today. Weekends are full with football games and Wednesday between band and church is the only available time...life is full!! So here is my simple sketch card for today. I use the piercing template to put holes so my eyelets are spaced right. I then use the Crop-a-dile to punch the holes and set the eyelets.

Stamps: All in a row, Sanded, Monkey Business, So Many Sayings (Hostess set)

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Creamy Caramel eyelets, Crop-a-dile, Jumbo Eyelet, 5/8" Chocolate Grosgrain

Monkey in a Pumpkin Patch

So today's Limited Use Challenge had a triple challenge.
1.)Make a harvest scene using 3 or more stamps (check-pumpkin patch).
2.)Use an animal not usually expected in the scene (Check- monkey in pumpkin patch?).
3.) Make it a tent topper card. (Check -done).
We were suppose to challenge ourself to use less layers and less embellishments. I for sure would of popped up the pumpkins rather than masking and I would of added ribbon and twill or something through the eyelets. I was sooo tempted to add crystal effects to acorns or the monkey but stopped myself. I also wanted to add brads along the ribbon. The images were colored with an Aqua Pena and re-inkers.

Stamps: Autumn Harvest, Monkey Business, Leaves Awash Jumbo Wheel

Paper: Wild Wasabi, River Rock, Pumpkin Pie

Ink: Black Stazon, Pumpkin Pie, Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron

Accessories: Jumbo Eyelets, Crop-a-dile, Double Stitched Wild Wasabi Ribbon, Pumpkin Pie Ribbon, Corner Rounder Punch

Green Monkey

This card was done for today's Sketch Challenge of SCS. I turned the sketch on it's side to make it work. I'm trying to challenge myself to use more of the sets and colors I have that I do not grab for regularly. I just cannot stop using the Sanded background. I love it! The Monkey, Bananas and Thanks bar are "popped" up on dimensionals.

Stamps: Monkey Business, Sanded background

Paper: Basic Black, Green Galore, Gable Green, Very Vanilla

Ink: Basic Black , Black Stazon, Basic Brown, Yoyo Yellow, Green Galore

Accessories: Black Brads, Black hemp Twine, Large Oval Punch, Dimensionals

Bunches of Thanks

Oh, to take the time to stamp again. Today's techniques challenge on SCS was to make a View master card. I have wanted to do one of these for so long but just have not had the time. This was not a Monday morning challenge after being sick for so long. Not something to jump back in to. I must of re-done it at least 4 times. The thing that stumped me was what to do with the brad. After I had figured out to use the punch there I decided to use the punch as the background. I then used the punched out area and sponged the banana ones. The bummer is you do not get to see the rest of the things I have stamped in the turn area. I have the pineapple drink, the monkey, the heart, and another Thank you. I stamped the background with the Sanded and sponged the Chocolate Chip around the edges. The Technique tutorial can be found here.

Stamps: Monkey Business, Sanded Background

Paper: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Barely Banana

Ink: Barely Banana, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive (Banana) On the things you cannot see- Ruby Red (Heart) More Mustard, Ruby Red, Garden Green (Pineapple)

Accessories: 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain, Fire Circle Rhinestone,Punches- 1 3/8" Circle, 1 1/4" Circle, 1/8" Circle, Large Oval, Snow Blossom, Coluzzle

Techniques: View Master