Throwback Challenge: Paint

It's Monday! This week the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge is a bit different from the rest. We're having a "Throwback" Challenge! So think back to a challenge from long ago (or just last week!) and let that inspire you for this week's challenge.

Buttons and Book Pages; A Simon Says Stamp Challenge

Happy Monday!
This week, the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge is to be inspired by the letter "B." The letter challenges happen to be my favorites, so I was excited about this one.. :)
Basic Grey, Brushes, Birthday, Blue, Burlap, Blossoms...the possibilities are endless. I created a Brown Gift Bag trimmed with Buttons.

I made this with a minimal amount of supplies. The background paper was originally a page from an old book, and I have a collection of vintage Mother of Pearl buttons that I used for the package trim.

The stamped sentiment is beautiful enough to become a focal image for this Gift Bag. Embossing makes the bold sentiment shine. Inside, the bag is a little gift to make someone's day brighter.

Are you Brave enough to create with a "B"? Link your project to the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog and your project could win a $50 gift voucher to Simon Says Stamp.  We draw a new winner each week. Your project could also be chosen to be featured in our weekly designer spotlight.

Here are a few of the supplies that I used:

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Paint

Let's get messy!

This week, we are challenging everyone to use paint on their project for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Sounds like fun, doesn't it? It is! It's the perfect challenge to shake things up and kick-start your creative mojo.

 I created my painty background with the assistance of some fun stencils and paint. I thought it needed a little "something", so a spritz of neon Hero Arts Ink pumped up the color intensity. The stamped leaves were also created with paint. Yes, paint! I used Antique Bronze Distress Paint (which is so luscious!) and dabbed it directly onto the stamp. I was pleasantly surprised at what a great impression it created. I am really liking that paint! 

Get out those paint smocks! What will you create?

Join us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog and your project could win a $50 gift voucher to Simon Says Stamp.  We draw a new winner each week. Your project could also be chosen to be featured in our weekly designer spotlight.

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Paint Day!

Take a peek at The Rubber Café blog.  Today it's my turn to post a project, and I chose to play with paint. :)