ccc#24 Rock Candy Distress Stickles

Good morning my time is flying by only another couple of days and I'll be traveling to be with my sons and grandsons for the holidays . It will be so exciting but busy I'm sure . I saw some canvases done by Sonia Thomason over at My Minds Eye blog I thought they were so beautiful and would make a nice surprise for to take with me .They are so easy to make. There's lots and lots of rock candy stickles all around the perimeter of the canvas so I think it'll be okay for the challenge over at StudioL3 this week which was taken from page 47 . I just love my stickles they sure add to any project.

http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2010/12/compendium-of-curiosities-challenge-24.html

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My Tag Tree

Just wanted to share with you my collection of tags that I've done over the past year following TH's 12 days of Christmas. Some I have done in a class with friends and which they so enjoyed . There are so many techniques to learn on each one. If you haven't tried making them you really should they are so beautiful when finished. I bought myself a little tree to showcase them .
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Poinsetta

Good morning had a great evening doing a card class with my friends last night . Here's a card I did this morning using some of the leftover pieces I had . I try to never throw away anything . The image is from HFC set cameo daisy flowers and the stem and leaves set . DP is from the from the BG Jovial collection . I added some velvet ribbon and an image from Graphic45 to complete my card . All of these products can be found over at Fargo Cat Shops

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Tim's 12 Days of ChristmasTags Days 1,2&3

My friend Sharon came for an overnight visit on Saturday so we did some stamping and stayed up way too late but it was fun having her. Thought I'd share the three tags we did from Tim's 12 days of Christmas. I love how they turned out .
Now to get started on the next three.
Thanks for looking and I love reading your comments.

Christmas List Week 5

Well it's December and only another few weeks to get your wish list in to Deborah over at Fargo Cat Shops so she can make sure she can fill you requests. Today I thought I'd tell you all about another one of my favorite things --Tim Holtz's Fades . If you haven't tried them you really should . Fargo Cat Shops has a good selection of Tim's newest ones and if there's a different one that you would like just let Deborah know and she will order it for you .But make sure you do it soon so you'll have it for Christmas.

These fades distress to impress. They easily emboss so that select areas of the image appears perfectly faded and distressed. Approximate design size is 4 1/2 x5 1/2. they are compatible with most die cutting or embossing machines. If you check one of my posts Double Distress you'll see how I've used the snowflake embossing folder in the background.
They come in a package of 2 and sells for $10.00 over at Fargo Cat Shops
So hop on over and check them out . Also pop over to Yvonne's blog to see what she's up to this week

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CCC #23 Double Distressed

Good morning I finally finished my tag for this week and was able to get a picture with my older camera --still waiting for my new one --maybe today it'll arrive. Linda as given us another great challenge this week can't give too many details but if you have Tim's Compendum Couriostities book you can follow along . Just turn to page 40 for Double Distress. I did my DD on the snowflake background. Love how this turned out . The reindeer is one of TH dies added some ribbon and a bell for embellishment.

Also entering this is a couple of other challenges this week

http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2010/11/compendium-of-curiosities-challenge-23.html

http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2010/11/simon-says-stamp-and-show-tag.html

http://thestampsmithchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/12/tsc5-holiday-season-open-to-any-stamps.htm

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CCC #23 Double Distressed

The Stampsmith Challene :TSC4 with Gratitude

I've had this card made for the challenge for over a week now and couldn't post cause my camera quit on me. I've ordered a new one but it hasn't arrived yet so I took out my 1st digital camera and took this photo. Just wanted to participate in the challenge before it was too late. The stamp is one of the stampsmith stamps Serena. Made my flower from grungepaper with the TH's tattered floral die --love that die . I've decided to give gratitude for having such wonderful friends.

http://thestampsmithchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/11/tsc4-with-gratitude.html


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Week 4 Wish List

I haven't posted much this week ,my camera quit on me and I've had to order a new one.

How's everyone doing with their Christmas List hope it's growing . Deborah over at Fargo Cat Shops is so busy trying to make sure she has everything to fill your list.

Today I want to share with you all another of my favorites which I love and cannot do without . They are the Tim Holtz's scissors made by i-tonic. Can you fall in love with a pair of scissors well I have and I'm sure you will too once you try them.

A few features about them
1. They have large Kushgrip handles which makes them comfortable for both right and left handers.

2. Non-stick serrated blades which makes them excellent for cutting adhesive,sheet rubber, vinyl and just about any other type of material.

3. Non-stick coating minimizes adhesive build up and makes them resistant to rust and corrosion.
4. Blades have fine tips for precision cutting.

5. Comes with plastic cap to protect blade and safety . This cap snaps in place and won't fall off.

Now all you have to do is contact Deborah over at Fargo Cat Shops and have her add them to your list .

Thanks for stopping by and hope you all have a great weekend. And don't forget to visit Yvonne over at Ink-spirations to see what's on her list this week .

Christmas List week 3 --Alcohol Inks.

Good morning my how the weeks are flying by seems like I just finished posting last weeks and now it's time again. Today I'd like to share with you some information about those wonderful ALCOHOL INKS which I love to play with from time to time.

Alcohol Inks are acid free, fade resistant,fast drying and specially formulated to create a colorful polished stone effect.

Alcohol inks can be used on glossy cardstock,metal,shrink plastic,glass and other slick surfaces.
They come in many colors --48 individual colors or 16- 3 color kits.

You will need the Alcohol Blending Solution to use with your Alcohol Inks ,this is used to lighten colors and move colors around on glossy cardstock.It is also used to clean inks from non-porous surfaces.

Alcohol Inks are applied to paper and other surfaces using the Alcohol Ink Applicator which is a piece of felt and the blending tool .

There is also a Alcohol Ink Fillable Pen which is used for coloring or journaling .

Deborah over at Fargocat Shops has a wonderful supply of these inks in stock for just $3.50 each so why not stock up on them and create some beautiful projects over the holidays.

Check out Yvonneto see what she's been up to this week.
Have a great weekend and if you're out and about drop in and say hi to Deborah at the Steeltown Christmas Fair in Trenton on Saturday she'd love to see you .

HFC window card

Good morning I made this card last evening for the recipe challenge over at Joan's Garden however I forgot that the dead line was last night . Thought I'd share it with you anyways.
I used the HFC ornament stamp set and the matching spellbinders die cuts to cut out my window ,stamped the image on the piece taht I cut out and attached it to the inside of the card . Sponged DI Dusty Concord on the front and stamped and embossed TH's flourish . Added some flower soft gold edging around the perimeter of the card. The sentiment was stamped with gold acrylic paint dabber.

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CCC#22 Alchohol Ink Splatter

Boy how the weeks go by so quickly can't believe this is week 22 and what a great challenge Linda posted again. Alcohol Ink Splatter is taken from page 52 of Tim's book .I had lots of fun with this tech. even though it was a little messy . Since Christmas is just around the corner I decided to make another tag to add to my stash. I love how it turned out --Santa looks like he has a golden beard. DP is from the Graphic 45 collection Christmas Past.Made the ticket from the stamp set Odds and Ends and sponged with vintage photo DI.

Thanks for looking
http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2010/11/compendium-of-curiosities-challenge-22.html

Also entering this is in Simon says Stamp Show whatever makes you happy. Well using alcohol inks and distress inks makes me happy.
http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2010/11/simon-says-stamp-show-whatever-makes.html

Christmas List item #2

I know ,I know I'm late in getting this posted but I was at the Exhbition Park Craft show with Deborah owner of FargoCat Shops and just got home late last night .

This week I'd like to share with you another of my favorite things --Tim Holtz's stamp binder. This binder has so many uses and possibilites: store your unmounted stamps,masks,stencils,stickers,flowers or any other small item in the included pockets. The binder is made of faux leather, has an inside pouch to hold your acrylic blocks and has a zipper closure which makes sure that nothing falls out . The binder comes with 3 unmounted stamp refill pockets and additional pockets are sold separately. This binder is so easy to take with you when going to crops or workshops.
Deborah over at FargoCat Shops
has some in stock for just $22.00 and the refills for just $3.00 so just pop on over or give her a call before they are all gone.

Don't forget to check Wednesday to see what Yvonne over at Ink-spirations will be posting next on her list of favorites.


See you next Friday

Mitten ornament

I saw those cute little mittens made by Linda over at Linda's works of heart and I knew I just had to try making one . So this is my CASE . I did use the same color felt cut out with the spellbinders mitten die purchased at FargoCat Shops added some of TH's fragments and a flower that I had made some time ago with the TH tattered florals. I think these are so cute and will be making more to put on my tree.
Thanks for looking

RAK pkg from Gloria Stengel

Received my package of goodies that I won from Gloria over at Scraps of Life
The cards are gorgeous and also included is one of her Graphic45 vintage card class kits . Thanks so much . Now I'll just have to put it together and post later.

CCC#21 Perfect Distress

I took a few minutes this afternoon to complete a tag for this weeks challenge over at Studio L3. These weekly challenges are so much fun and thank you Linda for another great one this week Perfect Distress. I followed the instructions on page 38 of Tim's book--Compendium Curiosities added a few embellishments and I was done . The perfect distress is used on the snowflakes and the branches at the bottom of the tag. The flower was a last minute addition --it was laying on my desk from a tag class I had done on Sunday evening .

Thanks for looking and I love reading every ones comments .

http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2010/11/compendium-of-curiosities-challenge-21.html


Also entering this in Simon Says Stamp and Show your Favorite
http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2010/11/simon-says-stamp-and-show-your.html

Christmas List

Good morning bloggers has anyone started their Christmas List yet? If not you'd better get started since there's only 51 more days and you don't want to be disappointed on Christmas morning.

Deborah over at Fargo Cat Shops will be busy over the next 6 weeks setting aside those special items that you would like to open on Christmas morning.

All you have to do is let your family and friends know what those items are and then have them contact Deborah at Fargo Cat Shops by emailing her or calling her at 902 923-2835. It's as simple as that .

Now my part is on every Friday for the next 6 weeks I'll be posting some of my favorite things that I love to use and why I like them so much hoping that this will help you with your list .

Today I've chosen Acrylic Paint Dabbers by Ranger.They come in many colors but my favorite for this time of the year is :

Gold, Silver, Snow cap and Pearl.

I love that the Dabbers are so easy to use and no mess to clean up .
Easy to take with you when going to a crop or workshop.
It's best to store them in an upside down position so that the paint stays at the tip and is ready to use. Just give the bottle a shake remove the cap and press onto your craft sheet to start the flow.
These little paint dabbers are perfect for edging around a card or tag ,stamping ,painting or altering any of your projects.

Fargo Cat Shops has the Gold, Silver, Snow cap and Pearl in stock now for just $5.00 and would make a great little stocking stuffer or add to a gift bag with other crafting items.

Hope this will help you with your list .

See you next Friday and have a great weekend

CCC#20--Industrial Grunge

Well I didn't get to do the challenge last week but will do it later . This week I did a tag for the challenge . We were to follow the instructions on page 54 of Tim's book which I did on the wings and heart . The rest of the tag was inked with DI and gold paint dabber. The flower I altered with distress EP ,I love how they turn out with the DEP.Thanks Linda for another great challenge.

http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2010/11/compendium-of-curiosities-challenge-20.html

Also entering this in Simon Says Show Something Shabby
http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2010/11/simon-says-stamp-and-show-something.html

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Winter Sketch

Good morning it seems like forever since I've posted so I thought I'd share with you a simple card I did with the Tim Holtz's Winter Sketchbook set . The tree was stamped with black ink and embossed with burgundy EP --I love how this technique turns out. Sponged around the edge with Pumice stone DI. Stamped some snowflakes in Brillance ink added some flower soft and stickles to the branches and snowflakes and my card was done .
All supplies were purchased at Fargo Cat Shops

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Snow Dust

This is a CASE of a card I saw on the PB blog . I used Distress Inks instead of tattered angels mist to do my background, I'm happy with how it turned out. The image was stamped in black archival ink and embossed with burgundy EP what a neat tech. it turns the tree brown. Burgundy,cinnamon,and copper stickles were added for sparkle. Used curved rectangles to cut out the image and layered on burgundy C/S which was stamped embossed with Egyptian gold EP.

All supplies used can be found at Fargo Cat Shop

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Just Rite --May you be Blessed

Today I want to show a card make with the Just Rite Christmas Nested Frames .Sentiment was stamped with Memento Tuxedo black ink and colored with copic markers . I added some red and gold stickles for a bit of sparkle. The looped rectangle was made with the MS Punch around the page which I popped up with dimensionals on DP from BG Jovial paper pad. Added some satin ribbon to complete my card.

All products you can find at Fargocat Design Store --link on my sidebar.
Thank you for looking .

CCC#18 Dabber resist

Well I almost forgot that I hadn't done anything for the challenge this week over at StudioL3. Again Linda has come up with another great challenge, we are to open our Compendum Curiosities Book to page 37 and follow along .I decided to do a tag I used Pearl Dabber for my flowers and then sponged with DI Tumbled glass, broken china, wild honey,and pumice stone . Images were stamped in Black archival ink.

http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2010/10/compendium-of-curiosities-week-18.html


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Winner for Cropstop World cardmaking Day

Great surprise this morning when I checked my email and found out I won the RAK offered by Gloria over at http://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/ for World Cardmaking Day. I've followed Gloria's blog regularly and she does such awesome work. Go check out her blog and say hi .

Joan's Garden Weekly Challenge #19

Joan over at Joan's Garden has a great challenge going on this week so I thought I give it a try . This week we are to use
Flower paper from Websters's page
Rosette or Paper Flower
Sentiment stamp --Just Rite
Border punch --Martha Stewart.
For my card I used WP from the Your Life collection,Just Rite Harmony Classic circle Stamper 11, The flower I made form the DP using spellbinders nestabilities Blossom .MS border punch was used for the border.This was a fun card to make .
Thanks for looking

http://joanscreations.blogspot.com/2010/10/joans-gardens-19-weekly-challenge.html

Altered Drawers

Today I want to share with you one of Karen Fosters design a drawer kit that My SIL gave me as a gift while visiting . Since I have so many of TH trinkets and embellishments I thought I cover it with TH Lost and Found DP and use it to store my TH stuff. Very happy with how it turned out .
I'm going to enter this is a couple of challenges this week
Simon Says Stamp anything but a card

http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2010/10/simon-says-stamp-and-show-anything-but.html


Stamptacular Sunday Challenge No cards allowed

http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2010/10/challenge-81-no-cards-allowed.html

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TSC#2 Black and White and one other color

Thanks everyone for featuring my card in the last challenge . Just finished my card for the second challenge . Not sure of the name of this image by Stampsmith but I love it and have used it many times. I stamped it with Archival Jet Black ink on glossy C/S and layered on white,black and red c/s. DP by black river designs . The rose was made with TH tattered florals ,leaves MS punch . Added some rock candy stickles for sparkle on the rose .

http://thestampsmithchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/10/tsc2-black-and-white-and-one-other.html

Thanks for looking and your comments are greatly appreciated.

I made Top Three on Stampsmith

So excited My card was pick as one of the top three on the 1st Stampsmith challenge. I get to display their badge on my sidebar.

CCC#17 Fragment charms

Wow another great challenge again this week from Linda over at SudioL3. This week we were to turn to page 64 of Tim's book and create something with the fragment charms. I decided to make a key chain . I followed the instructions and am quite happy with how it turned out . Images are from the paper pad Lost and Found ,Key from TH's collection as well as the swivel clasp. Added the letter M in the charm since it's my initial . The keychain is only laid on the tag for picture taking . Will be showing this to my scrapbook friends this evening when we meet.

http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2010/10/compendium-of-curiosities-week-17.html

Also entering this in Simon Says Stamp challenge this week -- show some metal
http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2010/10/simon-says-stamp-and-show-some-metal.html


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Halloween

Just a simple Halloween card today . A friend gave me some Creative Imaginations Halloween DP with the cutest vintage images. Image was layered on green, purple, black and orange C/S added starry night and orange stickles for sparkle.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and thanks for looking

TSC1 All dressed up

Well after numerous tries I finally finished my card for the new and 1st. challenge over at The Stampsmith Challenge Blog. For some reason I was having difficulty with my glossy c/s and couldn't get a nice sharp image . This one still isn't the best but I so wanted to participate in the first challenge.
Image is Marilyn Monroe from Stampsmith and was stamped with archival ink on glossy C/S . DP from BG Euphoria collection. I added tulle ribbon to match her dress and attached a ribbon flower that I received in a blog winning from Barbara Schram . Marilyn Monroe was such a glamorous lady and no matter what she wore she always looked DRESSED UP .

http://thestampsmithchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/10/tsc1-getting-all-dressed-up.html


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CCC #16 Wrinkle Free Distress

Well can't believe another week is almost gone and another great challenge over at StudioL3. This week Linda has chosen The tech. on Page 33 of Tim's book --wrinkle free distress. I thought I'd do something a little Halloween--ish Distressed Inks used were Mustard seed, Chipped Sapphire and Dried Marigold. Used my CB folder Haunted House for the outline of a house and stickles for sparkle in the windows. Stamps from Michaels $ bin .

http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2010/09/compendium-of-curiosities-week-16-super.html

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Compendum Cursities Challenge #15

Here's my second entry for CCC #15 I had made it a couple of days ago but just couldn't get a good picture .It's still a little dark but I think it's the dark colors that I used on the tag . I followed the instructions on P53 of Tim's book and I love how the shimmer shows though the inks. Filmstrip photos were cut from Lost and Found paper pad and attched to film strip ribbon. Ticket and clock were also cut from Lost and Found paper pad.

http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2010/09/compendium-of-curiosities-week-15.html


Also entering this in Simon says stamp and show your Grunge
http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2010/09/simon-says-stamp-and-show-your-grunge.htm




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Just Rite Friday Challenge 037 Sketch

Came upon this challenge while checking some other blogs and since I've never taken part in any of the challenges over at Just Rite thought I'd give it a try . I don't have a lot of Just Rite stamps so I had to combine 2 different sets those being Christmas Joy and the circle border from Harmony Classic. That's one thing i like about these stamps their versatility . DP is from MME layered on prism c/s. The image was cut out with spellbinders nestabilities circles and layered with dimensionals.Added some rhinestones for bling . Used MS snowflake punch and lattice edge punch to make my snowflakes and border strip. Ribbon from my stash.

http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/2010/09/justrite-friday-challenge-037-sketch-spons



Thanks for looking and I really appreciate your comments

Compendum Curiosities Challenge #15 Alcohol Ink Agate on Grunge

Oh those challenges going on over at StudioL3 sure make you think . This week the challenge is taken from page 53 of Tim's book --Alcohol Ink Agate on Grunge. I decided to do a hanging for this week . The background is done following the tech. on page 53,then embossed with the Allegro CB folder. The bird cage and bird is done with the same tech. Added some brown pearls for embellishment as well as the flowers and swirl clasp from Tim's collection. Thanks Linda for another wonderful challenge.

http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2010/09/compendium-of-curiosities-week-15.html

Also going to enter this in the challenge this week over at Simon says Stamp and Show . The challenge is to show your Grunge.

http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2010/09/simon-says-stamp-and-show-your-grunge.html

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I'm a Winner

So excited to have won the challenge this week over at Joan's Gardens. This was the 1st time I've entered a card for her challenges . Her challenges are really CHALLENGING

Have a great day

2nd card for National Cardmaking Day Class

Here's the 2nd card that I'll be doing at the National Cardmaking Day on Oct.2nd . Sorry can't give out any details on the techniques we will be using until after the class. These cards are gorgeous so come on out and enjoy a day of stamping with friends.
The workshop is being offered by Deborah over at Fargo Cat Designs. Here's the link
go check it out.
http://www.fargocatdesigns.com/

Hope everyone is having a great day

Get ready for National Cardmaking Day

National Cardmaking Day is just around the corner (Oct.2) and Deborah over at Fargo Cat Design is planning an all day card making workshop. I have been asked to do 2 cards one of which I'll post now and the other later. Both cards will be using the new Penny Black stamps that Fargo Cat Designs have in the store .
For more information go to :
http://www.fargocatdesigns.com/

Hope to see you on October 2nd

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #77 Grid Pattern

Challenge this week over at Stamptacular Sunday is to use Grid pattern on your card . Had to give this some thought but here's what I came up with . While going though my stamps recently I came across some of the Stampsmith photo stamps so thought I'd use one for my card this week . I just love this girlfriends stamp they look so happy . The image was stamped with ancient page chocolate on glossy c/s ,DP is from MME Breaking free collection.Grid pattern is from creative cafe. Spellbinders fancy tags was used for the tag and MS punch for the butterflies. Sentiment Hero Arts. Lace is from the $store. Added some pearls for embellishment
Thanks for looking .

http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2010/09/challenge-77-grid-challenge.htm

Also going to enter this card in Tuesday taggers this week --It takes all sorts
http://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2010/09/it-takes-all-sorts.html

Also check out the sponsor for this weeks challenge http://www.ribbonoasis.co.uk/

Joan's Garden Challenge #15 orange green and blue

I've been visiting Joan's Garden blog recently and have admired her cards that she has been posting .So I thought I would do a card for this weeks challenge .It's sort of a recipe that you have to follow---orange, green and blue printed ribbon and something hanging, 3 different prints (can include ribbon) and distress with ink. Here's what I came up with .
http://joanscreations.blogspot.com/2010/09/joans-gardens-15-weekly-challenge.html


Also going to enter this card in Paper Sundaes challenge #36 Fall or Halloween
http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/2010/09/fabulous-fall-paper-sundaes-challenge.html


Thanks for looking

CCC#14--Mask Basic

Playing around with some Halloween stuff today and thought I'd try the Mask tech. again . I masked the fence and the moon . Added some stickles for sparkle. I sponged over the fence with tea dye DI

http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2010/09/compendium-of-curiosities-week-14.html


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Compendum Curiosities Challenge #14

Finally did my card for the challenge over at StudioL3 , thought I wasn't going to be able to make the deadline. This weeks challenge is taken from page 58 of Tim's book ---Mask Basics. I used the Mask Flourish to create my mask over pattern paper. The flowers were made using TH's tattered florals which i cut out of PP and grungepaper. Added some rock candy stickles for sparkle. lace is from my stash.

Thanks for looking and hope you have a great weekend.
http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2010/09/compendium-of-curiosities-week-14.html

Design a life you love

Boy how time flies it's been a busy past week and I haven't gotten to post anything but have been crafting. So I thought I'd share an altered canvas that I did recently. My SIL was visiting from Calgary and she just loves to craft so we had a great time together this past 10days. She also did a canvas but I forgot to get a photo before she left . Inspiration came form one I saw on Hero Arts and also from Kim Prince's blog Creative Diversions
I used a crochet doily that I received from Elaine over at Cropstop ,the flowers are from close to my heart ,leaves May Arts,TH bird cage die, ribbon $store,buttons from my stash.
Thanks for looking

CCC#13 Grungepaper flowers

I had so much fun doing last weeks challenge and was lucky enough to be drawn a winner that I thought I'd try this weeks. Tim Holtz's Compendium Curiosities book is must to own.
DP is from 7gypies and Scrapwalls. Image from Graphic45 on the boardwalk. Buttons and lace from my stash.
I followed the instructions on page 65 of the book and just love how the flowers turned out .

Thanks for looking

http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2010/09/compendium-of-curiosities-week-13.html

Paper Sundaes #34 mixed mediums

Got a lot of crafting done over the weekend. Hurricane Earl passed through with not too much damage just some broken off branches from our trees and phone wire down . Thankful that we didn't lose our power like a lot of Nova Scotian.
Here's one of the cards I did for a few challenges. the first is mixed mediums over at Paper Sundaes. I used distressed inks, acylic paint dabbers,and distressed stickles

1. http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/2010/09/paper-sundaes-challenge-34-mixed.html

For Stamptacular Sunday #75 Distress it . I used various distressed inks on the tag and distressed the edge of the tag with TH distress tool

2.http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2010/09/challenge-75-distress-it.html

For Stampin for the Weekend #46 Shabby or Vintage

3. http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/2010/09/challenge-46-shabby-or-vintage.html

Thanks for looking and hope you're having a great day

I'm a winner

I'm so excited to find out this morning that my card was chosen this week over at StudioL3 for the CCC#12 challenge . The prize is awesome and thanks so much to Sue over at It's Always Faboulous for being so generous.

Thanks Linda and Sue

CCC#12 Chipped Enamel

I was browsing the web today and came across this blog that is doing challenges from TH book Compendium of Curiosities so I thought I'd give it a try . This week the challenge is found on page #44 chipped enamel --hadn't done this technique before but I'm happy with how it turned out . Not suppose to give details (one of the rules). DP is from TH Lost &Found pad. Image is a freebie art from Ladybug and friends.com.

http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2010/08/compendium-of-curiosities-week-12.html

Thanks for looking

Stampin' Royalty #35

http://stampinroyalty.blogspot.com/2010/09/stampin-royalty-challenge-35.html

Challenge this week over at Stampin' royalty is to use Rhinstones and Pearls on your card . This is what I came up with . All supplies used are from TH collection except for the rhinestones , pearls ,key&lock and sentiment.
Thanks for looking and all comments are greatly appreciated

In Dreams

It's been a week since I last posted something can't believe how time is flying by. Certainly can't complain about the weather we are having . Today temp. was 28C again and it is suppose to continue for another few days.
Got myself some Tim Holtz's designer paper yesterday so thought I'd make a card with it . Everything I used is from his collection.
DP Lost and Found,Image flight of fancy , flower was made with tattered florals die, swirl elegant flourishs.
Thanks for looking and I love reading your comments

PBSchallenge #115

http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/2010/08/penny-black-saturday-challengeweek-115.ht


It's been a rainy day here in NS so I've been playing in my craft room most of the day . Here's a card I did for the challenge over at PBS challenge this week . Image is one of PB"s slapstick stamps which I stamped in black memento and colored with copic markers. DP is by Cloud 9 Designs. Buttons from creative cafe .




Thanks for looking and have a great weekend.

Shirleys2girls challenge #70 and OCC Back to School

Thia is a card I did for a challenge over at S2GS --don't miss the bus . I have followed the entry requirements N B F
The image is stamped and colored with copic markers ,stickers and DP is MME's

http://s2gpapercraftingcontest.blogspot.com/2010/08/twisted-thursday-challenge-70.html

Also entering this over at OCC challenge this week --Back to School
http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2010/08/occ-challenge-back-to-school.html


Also entering this card for the challenge over at Stampinroyalty this week
http://stampinroyalty.blogspot.com/2010/08/stampin-royalty-challenge-33.html

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A Rose

I made this card for a friend who's birthday is coming up soon . The flower was made from the spellbinders blossom die. I love making them and each one is a little different. For this one I sponged with distressed inks and them spritzed with perfect pearls to give it a little shimmer. The leaves are the ribbon leaves I won from a blog hop over at notimetostamp a few months ago . Lace is from the $ store .

Hope you're having a great day and thanks for looking

Stamptacular Sunday#72 Buttons and Bows

http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2010/08/challenge-72-buttons-and-bows.html

This is a card I did using the Faux bleach alcohol inks technique that was offered for this weeks tutorial over at SCS . The verse is one of TH collections. MS butterfly punch and ribbon and button from my stash.
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Paper Sundaes#31 Recipe card

What a great challenge this weekover at Paper Sundaes, love it when there's a recipe to follow. Here's what I came up with . DP is by BG , Image is a free digital Angelina_Cat (sorry but I don't remember from where ) colored with copic markers. Flowers were made from same DP --I know I only have 3 paper ones but I am counting the flowers in the image as my 4th. Buttons from my stash.
http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/2010/08/paper-sundaes-challenge-31-recipe.html
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