Bombshell Stamps has a Flickr Group!

Did you know that Bombshell Stamps has a Flickr Group?

Yep. We do and there's some fabulous inspiration there.

Feel free to share your projects there if you don't want to participate on the Bombshell Forum or Gallery!

Here's a LINK!

We'd love to see how YOU use your Bombshell Stamps!

Cling Stamp Panel Tutorial

Custom Cling Stamp Panel Tutorial

Tools:
heavy weight cardstock

transparency paper

solvent ink pad

cling mounted stamps

laminating machine

adjustable hole punch

Super 77 Multipurpose adhesive (or another super strong adhesive)

Decorative elements (optional)

Note: This tutorial is meant to make a stamp panel for Univenture A5 Mini Binder seen here

These binders are awesome for holding all your clear and cling mounted stamps. They are the most cost and space effective that I've seen so far.

Step 1 

Cut your cardstock to 5.5 x 8.5 inches. An easy way to do this is to take an 8.5x11 sheet of cardstock and cut it in half.

Step 2

Decorate your paper as you would like. I added some distress ink to make it look more like an old newspaper. I also added a colored square of paper in the center so my stamped images show up better.

Step 3

Cut a transparency sheet to the size you want. I like to leave space all around my transparency for the laminate to adhere to the paper later on. Then stamp your pages on the back side of the transparency. I'm using ink jet transparencies here and it's easy to tell the back side because it is rough. If you're using a sheet of plastic it doesn't really matter much.

I had to rearrange the stamps a little to get them to fit how I wanted.

Now you need to let the ink dry thoroughly. 

Step 4

Spray some glue onto the underside of your transparency. If you can read any words then you are gluing the proper side. If you have no words just make sure you are putting glue down on the side you initially stamped on. You want to use really strong glue so the transparency stays on the paper after lamination. I suggest this kind of uber spray glue.

immediately after applying the glue place your transparency on your paper where you want it. I usually take a brayer at this point to make sure that the transparency is completely on the paper.

Step 5

Be sure to label your stamp set so you know which one you  have. I used some stickers here but you can stamp or just write the set title out.

Step 6

Run through your laminating machine. Be sure to use the proper laminating sheets. I learned this the hard way. I bought a huge set of cheap sheets from Sam's Club but they don't work very well with my Scotch Thermal Laminator. Trim the sheet up after you are done.

Step 7

Punch some holes! I have an adjustable hole punch where I just moved the holes to fit a 8.5 tall sheet of paper. You may have to play around a bit to make sure that the holes are in the right spot. You can also use a manual one-hole punch as long as you can eyeball it well enough.

Here is my custom stamp panel all nice and cozy in its stamp binder:

A few other stamp panels:

My Bombshell Stamp Binder:

October's Random Winner!

Cheryl here, back to give away yet another prize!  This one is for October's random winner and it's a name you'll recognize from the Relaunch Party.  Drum roll, please...and the winner is...

Susie Little

Congratulations, Susie!  You won a $20.00 gift certificate to spend in the shop!  Woo Hoo!  Here is Susie's stunning Bombshell creation.  Be sure to visit her blog to check out her other wonderful works ;D  Susie, send me an email at cvaladez@comcast.net and I will tell you how to claim your prize.

Which reminds me, and Susie can attest to this, there are so many ways to win each month!  First, there's the Monthly Random Drawing...enter the sketch or pin-up challenges by adding your creation to the bottom of the challenge posts.  Enter as many times as you want and I'll throw your name into the hat for each additional creation, increasing your odds of being randomly selected.  Second, there's a new Prize Patrol category, where I roam the web and sneak into all of your favorite card posting haunts looking for fabulous Bombshell Stamps themed cards, layouts, and projects.  If I see something with a certain flair that catches my eye, I will issue a prize and showcase it in a post.  

Are you looking for some inspiration?  Visit any of the DT's blogs listed in the sidebar and be sure to check out the Bombshell Forum,  the PCP group, the Flickr group, and of course the Bombshell Stamps Shop.  

Okay, lets get inky!!! 

And the winners are...

Hey all! Welcome Back!  We had 3 big days filled with games, challenges, and general mayhem while we celebrated the relaunch of the Bombshell Forum :D  Did YOU get a chance to play?  The party may be over, but the fun has just begun!  While the dust was settling, a few of us put our heads together and hand selected (via random drawing) winners for each of the challenges.  I won't keep you in suspense any longer...and with that, the winners are...

Guess the Designer/Bombshell  -  Eternal Princess Sara1 

Match Game  -  Eternal Princess Sara1

Scavenger Hunt  -  Susie Little

Word Game  -  Perky Nihilist

Wearable/Usable Art  -  Kihaku

Howl at the Moon  -  Hey Hey Paula

Sketch Challenge  -  Eternal Princess Sara1

Recipe Challenge  -  Mary G.      

Each of these fabulous folks has won a $5.00 gift certificate to spend in the Bombshell Shop.  Spend it on a digi set or apply it to rubber and pay the difference, the choice is yours.  If you see your name in the list more than once, then that means you've won a $5.00 gift certificate for each challenge.  BUT...that's not all!  Each of you will also receive a one-of-a-kind, handmade item lovingly crafted by one of our talented Bombshells!  How awesome is that!!!  A big "thank you" to everyone who joined us and congratulations to our winners!  Please contact me via the forum as Cheryl67 or email me at cvaladez@comcast.net and I'll tell you how to collect your prize.  

Don't forget, I'll be back tomorrow to announce October's random winner, did you play along?  Also, keep on creating those Bombshell Stamp themed projects and post them in your favorite venue...Splitcoast Stampers, Flickr (we have our own group), PCP, etc...you never know when or where I'll be lurking around the web and will award a prize recognizing a card, layout, or project for it's creativity and general fabulousness.  Hmmm...I spy, with my little eye...will it be your crafty creation?  You never know ;D

Ciao for now!    

Bombshell Tutorial - Mini Notecard Tote

Greeting Fabulous Bombshells!  I'm here with you today to show you how to make a tiny notecard tote to hold four (or more if you choose) 3"x3" notecards. It would make a GREAT gift (SO EASY TO MAKE!!) for a teacher, neighbor, hostess gift, etc!!!

 You will need one piece of solid cardstock (or 2 if you prefer a solid tote) and one piece of designer paper. I chose to have Designer Paper as my tote base but you could easily use the same color cardstock or choose another solid color. That is entirely up to you!!

You'll also need a the following:

• ruler
• pencil
• trimmer
• scoring blade
• 1/16" punch or piercing tool
• 2 brads of any kind
• whatever Bombshell stamp of your choice!

Here I've cut my tote base at 7 1/2" x 3 1/4",  I then cut what will become my tote sides (where the handle will attach) at 8 1/2" x 2 1/4", and lastly my handle at 8"x 1/4".  

Here are the measurements for where you need to score the tote base and sides. 

To embellish the tote handle I simply used a decorative border punch for the sides of the handle.

Now all you have to do is decorate!!  I've used Bombshell's Hula Girl.  Even though it's been snowy and cold here in the Northeast my thoughts are still in warm places!  =)

I colored her with my Copics.  I added my "Island Girl" sentiment and a K&Co rub on embellishment from which I pulled my colors.  I kept everything simple and sweet.  I sponged the edges with an ink blending tool and my Tattered Rose Distress Ink.

I made four 3"x3" notecards using Bombshell's Banner Sayings sentiment pack.  I LOVE this set! 

I hope you've enjoyed this fun and SUPER EASY tutorial!!  Just the thing when you need to whip up a little gift for someone!

Hope you all have a great and creative weekend!

Meet Ms. November!

Celina Anthony is Ms. November! She's a talented young stamper, who has lots of energy and style.

Here's an interview with her so that you can learn more about her!
1. Brief info about yourself, including your name, where you live, your family (if you want), etc.
My name is Celina Anthony. I live in Shepherd, Montana which is about 15 miles north of Billings. I am 25 years old and I currently live with my dad; but I really enjoy living with him. I just desperately need a house to store all of my crafting supplies!

2. How long have you been stamping and/or crafting?
I was introduced to stamping back when I was in the Girl Scouts in sixth grade. I delved more into it when I was in high school because I actually had money to buy crafting supplies. Since I've moved in with my father 7 years ago, the supplies have pretty much taken over my room.

3. What are your favorite Bombshell sets and why?
My current favorite set is Lotus Garden because I just love to color the fish!

4. What kind of projects do you like to do?
I like to do a lot of cards and periodic scrapbooking. Right now I've also started a project of making plain journal backgrounds to use for writing.

5. What are your favorite coloring mediums?
I have to admit that I love my Lindy's Stamp Gang products so you will see a lot of that from me. I adore sparkle!

6. Describe your crafting "style".
I consider my crafting style very A.D.D. I love to learn new techniques and styles so my cards almost never look the same.

7. Describe your crafting process. Do you start with a stamp set? A sketch? A technique you want to use?
I end up with so many paper scraps, so I tend to start with those. I find colors that I want to work with and arrange pieces on a card. I usually find a stamp to compliment the paper, or just pick a stamp that I haven't used in awhile.

8. Do you have any other hobbies?
I like to customize My Little Ponies, but I'm taking a break from that right now. I also play video games, role-playing games, and I read books.

9. Free for all including little facts, etc. about you.
I currently own four ferrets. I love the little buggers even though they tend to get into trouble. I just got a new baby recently and she is a total sock thief!

Now that you've learned a bit more about our Ms. November, check out some of her favorite Bombshell projects!







Be sure to check Celina's blog and her Bombshell Gallery!

The Party's Over...

...and I almost forgot to post my card for Kelli's Countdown Recipe Challenge. Well, here it is:


This was made using Bombshell's brand new Peek-a-Boo Geisha digi-image. The countdown recipe that I chose to use was Recipe One: 4 patterned papers, 3 rectangles, 2 circles and 1 ribbon. What a fun challenge!

I hope that you've all had a fun time during our 3-day Forum Re-launching Party! I know the Bombshell's sure did! Even though the party is over, I hope that you'll continue to visit the Bombshell Forum and show us your fabulous creations using Bombshell stamps and digi-images!

Stamps: Peek-a-Boo Geisha digi-image
Papers: Bordering Blue, Chocolate Chip (Stampin' Up), Neenah 80# white, patterned papers unknown from scrap stash
Accessories: Copic Markers, Certainly Celery stitched ribbon (Stampin' Up), orange stick-on rhinestone, Chinese coin (The Shoppes at Somerset by Stampington & Co.), pop dots, glue dots

The party is almost over, but I did have a chance to do two of the challenges. I combined Mary's Howl at the Moon challenge and Kelli's recipe challenge and made  this nighttime beach scene for Hawaiian Girl

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I hope you got time to play a few of the games and challenges at the party.

Howl at the Moon...

There is a PARTY going on at the Bombshell Forum with challenges and PRIZES!  This is my entry into the 'Howl at the Moon' challenge.

I used the Bombshell Angel stamp and created a nighttime beach scene for her.  Hope you come play in the challenges.  I'd love to see what you create!  Hurry, before time runs out!

Get Inky!

Alex

Did Someone Mention Prizes?

Did someone mention prizes?

Hello everyone, Ms November here. I just thought I'd post one of the prizes up for grabs in our contests. Here are some cards made by me! Most of these cards were created using the Butterfly Queen set, my set to play with for the month.

Butterflies and Candy using the Butterfly Queen set

Silver Butterflies using the Butterfly Queen set

Moonlit Mermaid using the Mermaid Treasure Set

This is my entry to the Howl at the Moon contest! 

Retro Bombshell using the Butterfly Queen set 

Another Retro Girl using the Butterfly Queen set

I hope you all like these cards and please have fun with all of our contests!