Mark the Military Man Scrapbook Pages Contest

Mark the Military Man Scrapbook Pages

by Holly Ann Bray Designs

http://cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com/product/mark-large-stamp-set

CONTEST: Please like Charlene Woods C Thru the Woods Blog and comment on this post for a chance to win this 2 page layout. I will mail out to one lucky winner!!!!!

My two page scrapbook page I wanted to highlight Charlene Wood's clear acrylic stamp, Mark the Military Man. I went with military paper by Karen Foster feeling his Army uniform matched really well with the colors. I also chose her Legacy of Honor card stock stickers which were matted and pop-dotted in certain areas. Next, I stamped Mark on  Copic suitable paper and proceeded to use Copic Markers to color his face and hair. I stamped and fussy cut his boots, cap, badges and uniform. I really enjoyed making this 2 page lay-out and hope someone will  enjoy adding their own Military Man.

Day of the Dead Doll Inspired by Digital Angel Wings

Day of the Dead Card

by Holly Ann Bray Designs

http://cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com/product/wings

I was trying to utilize the digital image, Angel Wings by Charlene Woods in a new and unexpected way.  I printed several of the Wings images to color, cut and create the eyes, angel and Mexican floral wreath surrounding the skull. The huge, decorated eyes which were added to the skull were inspired by the round motifs on the bottom of the Angel's robe. I looked at Day of the Dead make-up posts on Pinterest to choose my Copic marker colors. The gems were added for dimension and sparkle. A Happy Day of the Dead sentiment and poem completed the pre-made Doodlebug Design
card.    

James the Police Officer Canvas by Holly Ann Bray Designs

James the Police Officer Canvas

by Holly Ann Bray Designs

http://cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com/product/james-digital-file

I wanted to try something new so I chose a Make Market Burlap Panel from 

Michael's to highlight Charlene Wood's clear acrylic stamp, James the Police Officer. 

I went with a masculine paper by Ken Oliver called Studio Brass Keys feeling the 

colors worked well with the burlap panel and the navy of James' uniform. 

I attached the paper and ribbon with spray adhesive. I hand-stamped the James accessories 

on Stampin' Up Canvas Ribbon with a Black Staz On inkpad.  Next, I stamped James on 

Copic suitable paper and proceeded to use Copic Markers to color his face, hand and 

belt. I stamped and fussy cut his shoes, cap, badges and uniform. To complete James,

I made a tag utilizing the Love My Police Officer stamp. 

Stan the Fireman Tags by Holly Ann Bray Designs

 

Hi! I used the Fireman Stan C Thru The Woods acrylic stamp from artist Charlene Woods' new professional men series for my tag. I loved the versatility of the Stan's accessories. I chose his fireman helmet and ax to complete his look. I knew I wanted to incorporate yellow, orange, and red hues throughout my tag to symbolize fire. I started with a basic paper-lined tag and added paper from the Scrapperdashery paper line called Rudyard Kipling If. ( The paper had a molten and smoky quality which I felt fit the theme.)  I distressed each piece of paper with an Inkssential Ink Blending tool with foam and the following Tim Holtz Distress Inks; Mustard Seed, Fire Brick, Spiced Marmalade, and Walnut Stain. I also distress inked a chipboard frame and added the "Love My Fireman" sentiment which was pop dotted. Stan was stamped on Copic friendly paper and colored with flesh-tone Copic markers. His clothes were stamped on solid red or tan paper and fussy-cut. They were then put on top of Copic friendly paper. The yellow stripes on Stan's uniform were created by using Daffodil Liquid Pearls by Ranger. I then cut extra helmets and radios which were pop dotted to create a 3-D effect. Lastly, I added red ribbon and multi-colored ladder fiber to top off my creation.
The C Thru The Woods Stamps are available in acrylic and digital and can be found at http://cthruthewoodsclearstamps.tictail.com/

And so it BEGINS!

Welcome to C Thru the Woods blog!!

This blog is being created to showcase  brand new and VERY EXCITING stamps that are being created by Charlene Woods.

I am a mother of 4 boys who is always on the lookout for boy-related products.  The problem I found is that many of the boy products on the market are toddler-aged representatives and very immature looking.  Two of my boys are teens now and I really wanted stamps that would reflect a more grown-up or sophisticated product that I could use.  As always, the stamps would have to be able to be used in a variety of ways, making them more cost effective.  

I've always been involved in arts.  Whether I was crafting, scrapbooking, card making, atc making, painting, drawing, art journaling, photographing and most recently, mixed media.  I began to draw my children into my art journals last year and discovered I really liked the images I was creating.  Intrigued, I began to investigate the possibility of creating my own stamp line.  

And Today marks a whole new beginning in the pursuit of this dream.

Today it begins as a business to showcase, market and sell my dreams.  You will be with me on the journey as I roll out at least 8 boy stamps this year, with many more to follow I hope!

Thank you for being part of my dream!

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