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Guest Creative Architect Karola Witczak from Poland

A true joy to be able to collaborate with Karola!

She has a very busy creative schedule and

we are truly grateful for her ISC designs!

How it was created?

Background Series: Wood Grain

Celebrate Life: Collage of Leaves

Karola's Bio:

I’m 30 years old, live in Warsaw/Poland. I’m a mother of one wonderful daughter, her name is Róża (Rose), and partner to Marcin since 7 years.
I started scrapbooking in 2005 as a way to celebrate motherhood memories, when our daughter Rose was born.
Since 2006 I’m a owner of first Polish scrapbooking studio and scrapbooking classes centre, named ScrapLab Laboratorium Scrapbokingu (www.scraplab.pl).

I’m a scrapbooking instructor, designer and freelance artist. I’ve made layouts, altered items, cards, albums for my own pleasures and training, and for custom orders. I write scrapbooking classes and inspirational articles to Cafeart – Polish Crafters Community (www.cafeart.pl)
I do not designing for international scrapbooking manufactures or magazines, but in my country I’m a scrapbooking pioneer.

Guest Creative Architect Anne Harada

We are pleased & delighted to welcome Anne Harada for 2 months on our Guest Creative Architect team!

Be sure to visit her blog

Enjoy...

Elegant Artsy Swirls



You're Special

Anne's Bio:

I live in Ft. Worth Texas with my best friend and husband of 20 years. We have a grown daughter living nearby in Grapevine Texas. I work fulltime as an Office Administrator for a Software Engineering company. My passion for stamping and paper crafting is only surpassed by my love for God, my husband, and my daughter. I have been incredibly blessed and I am grateful that I can share my enthusiasm for this craft with others whenever I get the opportunity.
About 7 years ago, I went to a SU workshop and instantly became obsessed with the art. For the next couple of years I scoured the Internet to learn tips and techniques and went to every stamp store, convention and stamping show that I could find. I eventually found myself signing up to be a Stampin Up! Demonstrator to get involved in the craft even more. Currently I hold workshops on request and sell my cards and paper craft gifts in an independently owned boutique shop.

ISC Monthly Sketch #609

Time for another cool sketch!

It'll make your flower image pop!

For added inspiration be sure to peruse

the various Creative Architect blogs!

Sabrina

Connie

Julie

Kathy

Lisa

Joanne

Wait, there's more...

LOVE FREE STAMPS?

Enter and you might win!

1 FREE ISC Sheet of choice!

Easy, create a card using ISC stamps only.

Enter your link in the Mister Link Box below by Sunday July 12th

Thank you in advance!

Until our next Sketch, enjoy you summer!

Stay tuned for a new line of sketches starting Sept 09!

Memories of Patriotism Minibooks & Hibiscus Flowers

by Kathy T.

Due to the major glitches I encountered while uploading for Day 1,

decided to give it another try and so far its a-ok!

The creative architects were given a challenge -to create a mini book using MOP sheet. As well as cards with various mediums such as the *new* Watermark Ink Pad by Ranger and other products from the Memories of Patriotism Kit! They also implemented the Watermark Ink pad on various cards uisng the Hibiscus Flowers!

Enjoy...

Until our next release!

-Betsy

by Lisa S.

by Connie M.

by Sabrina J.

by Julie W.

by Joanne G.

by Kathy T.

Sketch of Roses - Day 2

*WOW*, its truly appealing to the eye when you are able to see the same image with a different point of view!

Sketch of Roses

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Enjoy .....

-Betsy

by Lisa S.

by Sabrina J.

by Julie W.

by Kathy T.

by Connie M.

by Joanne G.

ISC June Stamp Line Release - Day 1

We can finally share what the Creative Architects have been creating for the past few weeks!

Memories of Patriotism, Hibiscus Flowers & Sketch of Roses

Something new at ISC - Memories of Patriotism!

Click here to purchase

Memories of Patriotism Kit

*Apologies in advance, our blog encountered major problems!

MOP card by Lisa S.

Minibook Chipboard Wood by Joanne G.

Minibook Chipboard Wood by Connie M.

Minibook Chipboard Wood by Sabrina J.

The realistic flowers many of you have seen on the various Creative Architects blogs are truly inspiring!

Hibiscus Flowers & Sketch of Roses

by Julie W.



by Kathy T.

by Lisa S.

Until tomorrow....
Enjoy!

Sneak Peek: Congrat's

created by Betsy

Hibiscus Flowers, will be available June 8th

The Dew Drops on the flower, actual set of images on this sheet! Super cool -huh?!

This lovely image was colored with the Distress Inks:

Peeled Paint, Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed, Yasutomo waterbrush.

Applied fine clear EP by Ranger over the entire image and heat set.

Applied Glossy Accents by Ranger on the Dew Drops.

Take a look at what the other Creative Architects' posted on their blogs!

Sabrina

Connie

Joanne

Julie

Enjoy!

ISC Monthly Sketch Challenge #509

DRUM ROLL PLEASE!

THE WINNER:

Lesley!

Here are your random numbers:1
Timestamp: 2009-06-12 18:13:48 UTC

Please contact ISC!

Thank you for playing along!

Till our next Challenge end of June!

We are pleased to bring back the Monthly Challenges!

To win a FREE Stamp Sheet of choice,

be sure to enter your here or click on the the box below!

You have until Sunday June 7th, 2009

ISC Card Sketch #509

Card design by Connie M.

Be sure and view what the other Architects' created!

Kathy T.

Lisa S.

Connie M.

Julie W.

Sabrina J.

Until our next Sketch! Thank you for participating!

ISC Sponsors - Card Positioning Systems wk 5/24

Kathy T.,
wk 5/24, CPS Sketch designs by Creative Architects

Lisa S., Sabrina J., Connie M.,

& Betsy G.,

ISC Stamp Sheets used:

Fancy Designs, Butterfly -Collage of Leaves, Butterfly -Thoughtful Verses,

Plumeria Flowers

Innovative Stamp Creations is delighted to sponsor CPS this week! Be sure to participate as you might be the winner of 2 FREE ISC Stamp Sheets of your choice!

Click here to enter!

There's more.... 10% off your ISC order - use coupon code: cps524

offer ends Friday May 29th

Thank you in advance!

-Betsy

Here's the CPS Sketch

Different Point of View: Gloxinia's

It's so appealing to the eye - when using a focal image!

Truly neat to see every one's unique interpretation!

Enjoy...

Gloxinia Flowers

Sabrina

Kathy

Connie

May Stamp Line Release day - Let it Bloom!

For this month's release...

you'll noticed a theme....

flowers & images with an uplifting message.

With such trying times for many friends & families these days...

wouldn't a lovely card bring a bit joy?

Plumeria & Gloxinia Flowers, Thoughtful Verses

We asked the Architects to choose a verse

from this sheet and take a look at their designs!

Thanks for stopping by...

Thoughtful Verses

Connie

Kathy

Sabrina

May Stamp Line Release - sneak peek Day 1

You've heard of the saying, April Showers bring May Flowers?

We are thrilled to share these amazing designs(below, in order, from left to right)

by Connie, Sabrina, Kathy!

The *NEW* Stamp Line will available

Wednesday - May 13th, how about that?!

More news to follow in the ISC newsletter!

It's all about Nature....

Flowers & Elements

Beautiful Butterflies

Joanne, has such a lovely-knack with colors & card layouts!

Its a gift!

Click to learn how each card was created!

More news...

next week the Creative Architects

will be busy working on designs for the

new May stamp line!

Oh my.... all I can say is, cannot wait to share!

Have a wonderful wkend!

-Betsy

Nature Shilouettes I

Inspiration.... Plus win 2 FREE stamp sheets!

Lisa, created a lovely 3x3 mini cards/box holder.

Stamps used Dainty Daisies

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Connie participated in the OCC -Recycle It Challenge!

Plus, you might win 2 FREE ISC Stamp Sheets! Nature Silhouettes I/II

Stamps used: Nature Silhouette II

Enjoy!

Day 4: Natures Beauty....

Thanks in advance for stopping by and

we hope this Month's release has inspired you!

Till next month...

The coupon code: apr09 -10% off expires Fri Apr 24

Dainty Daisies & Nature Silhouette II

Birch Tree Paintings

Reflections

All of the above designs by Kathy

by Sabrina

Day 3: It's the little things....

Here are 3 different versions of 3x3 Mini Cards/Holder.

Enjoy...

p.s. I have one more day of lovely designs to share!

Dainty Daisies
Sabrina

Kathy

Connie

Day 2: Let it Bloom!

Here's another lovely set of various cards using Nature Silhouette II

top row: Lisa

middle row: Kathy, Sabrina, Betsy

last row: Connie

Thanks for stopping by.... enjoy!

ISC Creative Guest Architect Heather Klump

You're Special Passion Flower

Stamps - You’re Special
Papers - SU whisper white, old olive, Kraft, Haiku DSP
Ink - SU tangerine tango
Access. - SU hidden garden rub-ons, rhinestone gem,
SU dimensional dots

Stamps - Passion flower
Papers - SU kraft, kiwi kiss, watercolor, ski slope DSP
Inks - SU Rose red, kiwi kiss, old olive, summer sun,
Baja breeze, creamy caramel,, close to cocoa, versa mark
Access. - aqua painter, SU linen thread, satin ribbon from LSS, paper piercer,
SU dimensional dots, white gel pen
Technique - water coloring, sponging

Flowers & Elements Delicate Roses Men of Wisdom

Stamps - Delicate Roses
Papers - SU Red ridding hood Red, whisper white
Ink - Versa mark, black
Access. - SU stampin’ Pastels, detail black EP, white gel pen, prima flowers,
SU red ridding hood red taffeta ribbon , SU Dimensional dots
Technique - popping pastels

Stamps - Flowers and Elements
innovative stamp creations
Papers - SU pink pirouette, whisper white, watercolor, soft sky DSP
Inks - SU pink pirouette, regal rose, summer sun, Soft sky, black stazon
Access. - aqua painter, SU crystal effects, micro beads, super fine glitter,
SU boho blossom punch, foam tape, SU dimensional dots, SU soft subtle brads,
Sizzix big kick machine, SU top note die, sakura quickie glue pen
Technique - water coloring

Stamps - Men of Wisdom
Papers - SU Chocolate chip, Sahara sand, whisper white,
making memories ancestry PP
Ink - versa mark, black stazon, SU close to cocoa, Choc. Chip
Access. - UTEE, sponge, white gel pen, blender pen, choc chip marker,
SU brads, foam tape
Technique - cracked glass, sponging

Welcome Heather! Whose eclectic-elegant style is truly inspiring!

You will thoroughly enjoy her creations!

Here's a brief bio:

I am a SAHM of two great boys, and married to my best friend. I grew up on the northside of Chicago, in a home filled with creativity. My Father restored antiques for a living, and my Mother worked closely by his side, and made most of my clothes growing up. I was introduced to stamping by a friend many many years ago, and as some would say, the rest is history. I honestly don't think I could live a day without creating something from paper and ink.

ISC Creative Guest Architect Joanne Grzelak

We are delighted & welcome Joanne to our creative team!

You will enjoy her attention to detail and card layouts!

She has such a way with colors too!

Learn more about her below...

Stamps used: Nature Silhouette I, Beautiful Butterflies

Brief Biography:

I am a retired middle school teacher. During my 35 years teaching, crafts of many types
have been my therapy. I have been scrapbooking and stamping for over 12
years, but in retirement, cardmaking has become my passion and my play.
Away from my basement workshop, I love to visit coastal Maine. The
ocean has always had a pull on me…..whether swimming and sunning in my youth or
walking the beaches and visiting lighthouses wherever I am, I receive a sense of
tranquility while viewing the ocean. (Thus the name of my blog….Inky Ocean
Gazer) I love to travel and have been lucky enough to visit a few exotic
places through the years, including Japan, Aruba, Poland, and Bermuda, but any
vacation is enjoyed even if not exotic.