July Hump Day Hop Preview: Paint the Town

Greetings Bombshell fans! It's Alison, and today I am going to share the July Hump Day Hop theme with you. I am super excited about this theme. It's called, "Paint the Town." So let's break out some paint! Splatter it, brush it on, drip it...just use paint somewhere on your project. And don't forget about all of those fabulous sprays that many of is have...they count too, so spray away!

This hop will be taking place on July 31st, always the last Wednesday of the month. You can sign up HERE to join in. I hope you hop along with us. It's going to be a great hop! 

Ms. July's Challenge!

Michelle Giraud, aka Flaxychick, has issued a color challenge! Use red, white, and blue with your Bombshell stamps to create a fantastic project!

Feast your eyes on the projects created by our talented Bombshell Girls and Pin-Ups!

Michelle used the "Bucking Bronco" digital set for the wanted card

Michelle used her favorite set Rose's Portrait

GlitteryKatie used Butterfly Queen

Stempelientje used: King of the Road, Tattoo Background, Piston Rebel

Kelli used Retro Cowgirls

Jodi using Bombshell Angel

Alaine used Retro Cowgirls

Alison used Ahoy Sailor

Kim used Ahoy Sailor and Flag Frame Bombshell Digital Stamp (available in the Bombshell forum for newsletter subscribers!)

Monika using Vintage Raceway 

mojo300 sketch

Susie using Bombshell Angel

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Red, White, & Blue Challenge

(Submissions start July 1, 2013, 12:00 am)

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Red, White, & Blue Challenge

(Submissions start July 1, 2013, 12:00 am)

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Red, White, & Blue Challenge

(Submissions start July 1, 2013, 12:00 am)

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Meet Ms. July!

Michelle Giraud, aka Flaxychick, is Bombshell's Ms. July! Michelle is well known for fabulous cards that show a flair for design!

Here's a little interview with her so you can get to know her a bit better

1. Brief info about yourself, including your name, where you live, your family (if you want), etc.
I'm Michelle Giraud. I live in upstate New York with my husband and our two daughters. Our oldest, Sierra, is a sophomore at college. Our youngest, Marina, is at home with us and in her junior year of high school. I'm the manager of a large special occasion and prom store, so spring is a busy time for me!

2. How long have you been stamping and/or crafting?
I've always been a crafter, but I've been stamping for about seven years.

3. What are your favorite Bombshell sets and why?
I don't have many sets yet, so I don't have a favorite.

4. What kind of projects do you like to do?
I mostly make cards.

5. What are your favorite coloring mediums?
I tend to use Copic and Spectrum Noir markers for most if my coloring.

6. Describe your crafting "style".
It really varies, sometimes I go toward a shabby look, usually I have lots of layers and embellishments.

7. Describe your crafting process. Do you start with a stamp set? A sketch? A technique you want to use?
I'm a challenge junkie, so I usually start with a challenge of some sort to get me started.

8. Do you have any other hobbies?
Reading, crocheting, jewelry design

July Muse Monday: Week 1- Tiki Party

Hello Bombshell fans! Alison here. Welcome to July's Week 1 of Muse Monday. As you probably know, each month I chose a different Bombshell Stamps set to be featured here on the blog. And each Monday, different members of the Design Team feature projects using the chosen set. By the end of the month, you will have lots of fabulous ideas and inspiration for that set!  Plus, the featured collection will be on sale for the entire month! How fabulous is that?! This month's set is Tiki Party.

Isn't this a fun set? I love the Tiki totems and the flames! How about checking out a couple of projects made with this set?

Alison

Kim

Roaring Birthday

Here's a birthday card for that guy in your life.   The card features Bombshell Stamp's Speed Shop Stamp.  The car is stamped with Tim Holz Distress Ink and them embossed with clear embossing powder.  I used Copic markers to color the car and added a touch of silver sparkle here and there with a Gelly Roll Stardust pen by Sakura.

and the inside of the card. 

The printed paper is from My Mind's Eye Lost and found collection and the embossing folder is by LifeStyle Crafts.

Tutorial Time!

Hi All, It's Me Jodi!

In keeping with Ms. June's "Be Clear" theme for this month, I have a quick, cool little tutorial to share with you today using alcohol inks and acrylic.

Here's what you'll need:

Adirondack Alcohol Inks, Adirondack Metallic Additive, blending tool with felt pad, a piece of clear acrylic or an acrylic card, the stamp of your choice and a craft sheet wouldn't hurt - especially if you're messy like I am. And of course pick out a Bombshell stamp set! I used Koi Tattoo.

First, shake up the additive well and put some of that in the center of the pad, then add the other colors you'd like to use - on the same pad.

  

Next, take the blending tool and sort of "stamp" it all over the acrylic sheet, covering it completely. Move it around in different directions and don't worry if you go over parts several times.

 

Let it dry, which won't take long and if you like, you can go over it again to touch up or make it darker.

Stamp and color up your image and add it to the acrylic card. You can use pop-dots, and I've not had any trouble using my Tombow adhesive. If you want to stamp a sentiment, I'd use Stayz On. You can also add a piece of cardstock to the inside to write on.

Tadda! Simple and not too messy. (Like that would stop me!) Hope you enjoyed and will give it a try yourself!

Until Next Time,
Jodi

June Hump day Hop: "Textures and Layers"

Greetings Bombshell fans! Alison here. It is the last Wednesday of the month so that means it's time for the Bombshell Stamps Hump Day Hop! This month, my challenge was for our participants to use lots of "Textures and Layers." I can't wait to see all of the lumpy, bumpy goodness! Here is the full hop list.

Bombshell Blog: http://bombshellstamps.blogspot.com/

Alison: http://alisonsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/

Kim: http://www.craftypinkanchor.blogspot.com

Jodi: http://www.elamdesign33.blogspot.com/

Stempelientje: http://stempelientje.blogspot.com

Marnie: http://www.papertivity.blogspot.com

Alaine: http://missalaineousmosaics.blogspot.com/

Glittery Katie: http://ferrishyn-frontier.blogspot.com

Suzi: http://www.suzannebakermckenzie.blogspot.com

Kapree: http://kc-consultant.blogspot.com/

Jenn: www.stampinangeljenn.blogspot.com

Sharon: http://sharonshowcase.blogspot.com/

Kelli: http://www.cajunstampingqueen.blogspot.com/

Kathi: http://kathstales.blogspot.com 

Happy Hopping!!!

June Muse Monday: Week 4-Mermaid Anchor

Hello Bombshell Fans! Alison here, bringing you Week 4 of June's Muse Monday. This month's set is Mermaid Anchor. Every Monday, some of the DT members will share projects made with this set. By the end of June,  you will have lots of inspiration. What's more, Mermaid Anchor will be on sale for the entire month! Here's what some of the Design Team members have created to inspire you..


Kelli

Ms June "Be Clear" Challenge Reminder

We would love to see what you can create with acetate or vellum and join my June "Be Clear" Challenge - you have until the end of the month to get your entry in!!

I have another card to share using acetate and a great technique "Acrylic Smash" - you can find instructions at Splitcoast Stampers - it's really easy and looks great so why not give it a go!

My card uses the gorgeous Bombshell Angel image and the Rose/Thinking of You Stamp from Rose's Portrait Set.

Summertime

For this card I used:

Bombshell stamps of the sets:

Bombshell Angel

Hawaiian Girl

The background is made with a Obsession Impression stamp

All colored with Copic markers.

Wishing you a crafty day!!
Kind regards, Stempelientje.