Friday, April 3, 2015

Stamps and Numbers - STAMPlorations April Challenge

Woop woop! Today marks a new challenge over at STAMPlorations and I am super excited to share my card because I totally embraced my grungy side. 

The challenge theme this month is 
STAMPS and NUMBERS


You can use ANY stamps you want to link up - no need to use STAMPlorations stamps (but we'd love it if you do!) 

For my card, I started by creating a really grungy mixed media background. 


How was this made? I'm glad you asked.

I smooshed some Distress Inks (Wild Honey, Spiced Marmalade, and Bundled Sage) onto a large acrylic block, spritzed it with water, and then pressed it onto card stock. 

Then I used the ARTplorations Foiled stencil and sponged some Bundled Sage ink through the background. 



 I moved the stencil and sponged embossing ink through it, then added some rusty-colored powder and heat embossed.  I stamped some Grungy numbers from the Stamp Lab: Textured Big Numbers stamp and some arrows from the VIGNETTE: Chevron and arrows set. 

 I added a stamped tag using sentiments from the VIGNETTE: Chevron and Arrows set. 

I added some metal embellies (and the one up top actually is a bookmark that comes off!) and finished off the completed grungy look. 

So - Go play at STAMPlorations. You could win a $15 gift card or a guest design gig! 

Speaking of Guest Design gigs - we've got some real rockstars playing with us at STAMPlorations:
Jerrie Mead from Coloring Outside the Linez
Pamellia Johnson from My Little Craft Things
and  Jo Nevill from Rambling Boots

As for me, I'm going to link my card up to the following great challenges:
Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes Birthday
The Challenge - Anything Goes
Virginia's View - Layers and Dimension

By the way - I know I'm behind in my bloggy commenting and can only apologize profusely. I've been working on some community events and have had a meeting EVERY day this week. Whew! I have the next three days off so will be playing some catch up. You guys are the VERY best and I hope you know that. 

Also - On my previous blog post, you'll find a little info on some BLOG CANDY that I'm offering. Comment on that post before Sunday for your chance to win. :) 

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45 comments:

  1. Julie BApril 3, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    Love this Becca, grungy but clean and crisp, if that is not a misnomer. I know what I mean!!!

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  2. PamelliaApril 3, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    This is just so beautiful Becca! I love the splashes of colour and those tags are fabulous!! What an honour to craft along side you, thanks for having me as your guest designer today! hugs :)

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  3. Vickie YApril 3, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    Fabulous background equals a gorgeous card, Becca. Love it!

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  4. conilApril 3, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    You definitely have embraced layering in, oh so, many ways. Fabulous card and it includes a gift, yay!

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  5. KT Fit KittyApril 3, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    You really excel at these techniques, Becca! I always enjoy seeing what you've done! And how you did it! Thank you! Gorgeous card!

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  6. *Vicki*April 3, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    Grundy and great this is!! Such a cool technique with your stenciling and collage look! :)

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  7. wendipooh13April 3, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    your background rocks!!! LOVE how fun your card is!!!

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  8. CarolApril 3, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Love everything about this Becca, your background looks fabulous. Carol x

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  9. UnknownApril 3, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    Love your grungy urban background, it perfectly compliments your layering pieces in the foreground. This is just an amazing card xx

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  10. SueApril 3, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    This is wonderful Becca, I love your background design and gorgeous colours.
    Sue xx

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  11. DianeApril 3, 2015 at 3:37 PM

    Awesome "piece of art"...love that gorgeous background!!! I need to get more "inky"!!! I am your newest follower!!

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  12. Tracey McNeelyApril 3, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    Very cool design Becca!

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  13. BirgitApril 3, 2015 at 5:23 PM

    I love your adventurous spirit in card making-this is a great card and love the background!

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  14. Susanne VargasApril 3, 2015 at 6:04 PM

    Totally love your background and card!

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  15. Connie MercerApril 3, 2015 at 6:58 PM

    gorgeous card :) thanks for stopping by my blog!!!

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  16. Lizzy HillApril 3, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    OOOOH! This is NICE.....sorta male orientated, too.....loooove the tags, the metal arrow...they are adorable & most of all the MM bg.....YUMMY!!! As yummy as the Easter eggs I hope float your way...enjoy a bit of time off.......happy Easter!!!

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  17. LindseyApril 3, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    You know, in a parallel universe, there is a grungy me -- I just can't seem to channel her very often. This really makes me want to find her though. :D Awesome card.

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  18. BettyApril 3, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    love all the layers and colors you used to create your card, Becca - great idea for the added bookmark too!

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  19. New CreationsApril 3, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    Such a fab creation Becca! Love the grunge BG technique, so beautifully created and I adore the bookmark too with a lovely clip!

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  20. Sari / GranneApril 3, 2015 at 11:32 PM

    Looking awesome!! I so enjoy caming here and seeing you how to pictures - makes me believe that someday I could do that kind of card too - yeah right... Gorgeous metal details too.

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  21. AnonymousApril 4, 2015 at 1:50 AM

    Amazing grungy card, looks awesome x

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  22. Dawn TApril 4, 2015 at 1:51 AM

    awesome Becca. The background looks stunning and love all the layers and elements.

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  23. JanelleApril 4, 2015 at 4:09 AM

    Great card. It's ideal for a teenage boy. I love the layering throughout it.

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  24. shirley-beeApril 4, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    Fab grungy card, Becca - love how you layered up the background. Thanks for adding it to the Seize The Birthday gallery

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  25. JD/ JillApril 4, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    Beautifully done! Great job with the sponging and distress inks...makes me want to get mine out...

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  26. LisaApril 4, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    Grungy and gorgeous!! I love the background!! The layers are fabulous!! Awesome card my friend!! I hope you have a happy Easter :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  27. Ina GApril 4, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    OMG I am gobsmacked at how awesome this card is. Just love the result. So grungy good. You are one very talented girl Becca. It is time I tried a bit of this style for a change. It's been a while. Love coming over to check up on you. Keep it coming.

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  28. Vicki DutcherApril 4, 2015 at 6:07 PM

    Fabulous background and card!

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  29. Kathy SchweinfurthApril 4, 2015 at 7:33 PM

    Outstanding design, Becca!! I adore how you created the background -- it's really awesome!!

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  30. NanceApril 4, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    WOW, Becca! That's, all, just WOW! And ---Thanks for playing The Challenge!

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  31. AnitaApril 4, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    Amazing card and I love that background. thanks for playing along with us at The Challenge!

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  32. KimboApril 5, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    What a great card. Love the background x

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  33. Kim HegginsApril 5, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    I love grunge and you totally rocked this style! What an incredible background too, Just fabulous!!! Thank you so much for playing along with us at The Challenge!

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  34. Sarah GApril 5, 2015 at 3:28 PM

    More fabulousness! Love the background and I must get that number stamp :)

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  35. Taunya ButlerApril 5, 2015 at 3:51 PM

    Becca - I love when you do grunge!! So fascinating and when you show how you did it, I almost think I could do it!! Thanks for all the cool things I learn here and for giving me a nice shout-out on facebook!! Love this card - going to make something similar for my son's birthday!! See you soon and hope you have a fabulous day!!!

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  36. wienerhoneymoonersApril 5, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    Becca, love your mixed medai masterpiece!! Thanks for joining us at The Challenge on our Anniversary Linky Party Celebration! Sure hope that you join us again for a BRAND NEW exciting challenge tomorrow! -YAY!!!

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  37. Lesley April 5, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    Hey Becca! I love this awesome design. I need to work with stencils. Love the colours and the accents you used too. Thank you so much for joining us at The Challenge!

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  38. GretaApril 5, 2015 at 10:18 PM

    Artistic masterpiece, Becca!

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  39. Cat CraigApril 6, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    Fab Fab Fab, you absolutely rocked this card!

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  40. NancyApril 6, 2015 at 6:24 PM

    You are on a roll Becca! Love the background! Thanks for playing along with us at Seize the Birthday, we sure appreciate you joining us!

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  41. lauren bergoldApril 7, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    oh WOW, WOW, WOoOOooOoOW! i'm glad you're bringing the word "stellar" back, since it's the perfect adjective for this *AH*MAYYYYYYYYYY*ZING* card! i'm beyond impressed!!! so very cool!

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  42. MandyApril 7, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    Wonderful card Becca! I love the background you've created, the whole design is fabulous. Love it :)
    Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge for our special 6th Birthday Challenge
    hugs
    Mandy xx

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  43. VanessaBApril 8, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    really awesome card! i love every detail on it!

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  44. Donna EllisApril 10, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    What a fun blog, Becca! I've enjoyed browsing a bit this morning, and love the way you share the techniques and inspirations for your pretty artwork. I originally dropped by as one of Lisa's followers, but now, I am your newest Google Follower! I look forward to seeing more pretties in the future. hugs, de {Creative Smiles}

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  45. Jessi FoganApril 12, 2015 at 4:37 AM

    Every time I go to get messy with paper I think of you! This rocks & I need to try it :)

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