Crafts and Beyond

Valentine challenge --SSS#150

2012-02-09T13:43:00.005-04:00

I think it's about time I posted something it seems like forever although I have been busy with classes and making VD cards to sell. Here's a card I made for my grand daughter (it's her 1st Valentine card so it had to be special). The challenge over at Stamptacular Sunday this week calls for red,white,grey and pink so I think this card has it all .
Supplies used:
Paper: Kaisercraft,basic grey ,Bazzil shimmer and textured,paper doily(wilton)
Inks: memento, DI antique linen
Stamps: Unknown
Accessories: spellbinders nested hearts,MS heart border punch,copic markers,Distressed stickles (rock candy),glossy accents CB folder heart blocks.

Also entering this in a couple of other challenges;

Stamptacular Sunday #150 http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2012/02/challenge-150-valentine-color-challenge.html

Gingersnap Creations #135 Favorite Designer Paper: Favorite Designer Paper is Kaisercraft. http://gingersnapcreations.blogspot.com/2012/01/gc135-random-redhead-challenge-use-your.html

Tuesday Taggers --Card for a true love http://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/

Thanks for looking ,love reading your comments.

SCH Let's Save Some Trees challenge card #2

2012-01-13T17:24:00.004-04:00

Just wanted to shared another card I made for the challenge over at SCH this week using paper towels to make my flower and edge. This time I stamped on the paper towel ran it through my TH tattered floral die and then spritzed it with perfect pearls mist . I really like the white and black print . The brad in the center was colored with black copic marker.Other supplies used
Paper: Bazzil two scoops and bazzil classic c/s
Ink : black archival, Antique linen DI.
Accessories: spellbinders bella rose die ,spellbinder ovals, TH bracket edge die,ribbon from my stash.

SCH "Let's Save some Trees" http://www.sugarcreekhollow.blogspot.com/2012/01/lets-save-some-trees.html

GC134--Spicy Supply Challenge-Ribbon http://gingersnapcreations.blogspot.com/2012/01/gc134-spicy-supply-challenge-ribbon.html

Thanks for looking , I really appreciate your comments.

Sugar Creek Hollow :Let's save some trees challenge

2012-01-08T15:55:00.003-04:00

This week over at SCH there's a great challenge going on Let's Save some Trees . Tracy is asking us to use something on our project from our kitchen --paper towel, coffee filters, etc. I chose to make a flower for my card using paper towel and I just love how they turned out . First I misted a sheet of Paper towel with homemade glimmer mist --victorian lace DI ,perfect pearl powder and water--I then let this dry completely before running it through TH die tattered florals . I noticed that once the towel was dry it created a dot image on the reverse side so I alternated the petals when I put my flower together. Other supplies used

Paper: MME lost and found collection,SU Kraft C/S,Prism c/s
Ink: memento rich cocoa.
Accessories:spellbinders fancy tags, Cheery lynn doily die,Spellbinders edge abilities, lace and ribbon form my stash.
I'm entering this in :

Sugar Creek Hollow -Let's save some trees http://sugarcreekhollow.blogspot.com/2012/01/lets-save-some-trees.html

Simon Says Stamp and Show --something old something new(old fancy tag die ,new being new tech.) http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2012/01/simon-says-stamp-and-show-something-old.html

C4C118--new tech. new toy (new tech. being misting on paper towel) http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/2012/01/crazy4challenges-c4c118.html

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Grungy Monday 31 ; Happy Birthday Tim

2012-01-04T14:50:00.004-04:00

Linda over at StudioL3 is challenging everyone this week to make a Birthday card to celebrate Tim's Birthday coming up . Here's my card simple but I like how it came together. All products used were TH's or Rangers except for the happy birthday which is SU. I recently purchased some of the Tim Holtz core kraft c/s which I embossed and sanded ( love this C/S) then misted with my new perfect pearl mist Biscotti --think this is going to be one of my favorites. The tag was sponged with DI antique line,broken china, crushed olive and vintage photo, I then distressed the edges and inked with walnut stain DI. Image was stamped with walnut stain DI.
If you haven't visited Tim's website you really should here's the link : www.timholtz.com

Also entering this in a couple of other challenges.

Grungy Monday 31Happy Birthday Tim http://www.studiol3.blogspot.com/2http://www.blogger.com011/12/grungy-monday-31-happy-birthday-tim.html

Simon Says Stamp and Show :http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2012/01/simon-says-stamp-and-show-something-old.html

fashionable Stamping challenge #12 anything goes new stash ( new core kraft c/s)
http://fashionablestampingchallenges.cottagecrafts.ie/?p=2072

I'm a Ginger Gem

2012-01-03T11:02:00.002-04:00

What a great way to start off the New Year my card I entered in the Gingersnap creations challenge Starry Night was chosen as one of the 10 for ginger gems. I get to display their badge on my blog .Thank you .

Happy New Year to all my followers and everyone out there in blog land.

GC129 chestut theme challenge--starry night

2011-12-31T15:18:00.004-04:00

Well it's been a while since I posted anything so I thought I'd enter this card I did over the holidays for the challenge over at Gingersnap Creations. I had some stars left from projects I had made for Christmas so this is what I put together using some of them .
Supplies used
Paper: prism c/s, Authentique DP
Stamps: Penny Black, TH trees, CTMH sentiments
Inks: Versamark,black memento.
Accessories: Fiskers edge punch,Spellbinders labels 18,gold glitter, gold stickles,peel&stick stars.Large star was cut freehand, rangers glue&seal ,clear EP.

Gc129--Starry Night http://gingersnapcreations.blogspot.com/2011/12/gc129-chestnut-theme-challenge-starry.html

12 days of Christmas tag 5

2011-12-13T21:15:00.003-04:00

I thought I was doing tag 6 but when I went check it I see it's tag 5 go back a .I didn't have any reverse word stamps so I used a penny black one that I thought would work and it did . Followed the tech. that Tim used with alcohol inks and acrylic then stamp your image and wipe off . Added a snowflake and some ribbon and I was done . Thanks for looking

Tim Holtz's 12 days of Christmas tag #4

2011-12-11T21:57:00.002-04:00

Finally got tag #4 finished ,had to improvise a few things for this tag too . I did do the crackle tech. and I'm happy with how it turned out even though I only had 1 of the DS in blue so I used DI instead and it seemed to work fine.Like how the ghosting turned out for my BG. I didn't have the snowflake edge die so I embossed a piece of acrylic with Tim's snowflake folder cut off a strip and then cut around the snowflakes freehand. For the mitten I first cut out 25 with my cricut and then used the spellbinders mitten die added a piece of music sheet to the back and filled in the numbers with glossy accents . For the mitten cuff I used Frantage shaved ice by Stampendous . Thanks Tim for the tip on how to thread the tulle though the button hole . Now on to tag #5

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Tim Holtz's 12 days of Christmas tag #3

2011-12-10T13:45:00.003-04:00

Well #3 tag is done . I didn't have any of the cut&dry felt so I did my background with various stamps inked in different DI(frayed burlap,ice spruce,festive berries& evergreen bough)I then misted the tag with perfect pearls mist to give it a touch of shimmer. I did follow 2 of the tech. that Tim showed --the pearls were colored with alcohol inks and I curled the twine around a pencil and then heated with the heat tool . I really like how the twine turned out and will use this tip again for sure. Ribbon seam binding was dyed with vintage photo DS.
Thanks for looking.

Tim Holtz's12 days of Christmas Tag 2

2011-12-09T20:24:00.002-04:00

Here's day 2 tag that I completed last evening .I must say they do take some time especially if you don't have all the tools. For this tag Tim used the kraft resist paper since I didn't have any I made my own resist background .First I stamped the sentiment with gold dabber and dried with my heat tool ,then stamped and embossed the holly leaves with forest moss DI and clear EP I then stamped over this with the music script stamp and archival ink .I then used picket fence DS to cover the tag followed by the perfect pearls mist. The edges were distressed and inked with Ice Spruce DI . I like this tech.I used the reindeer die to cut my reindeer out of grunge paper and sticky back canvas . To decorate my tag I added a charm with the letter B for Believe and some garland and tree charm around the reindeer's neck . The ribbon seam binding was dyed with vintage photo DS.
Now on to tag 3 .
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Tim Holtz's 12 days of Christmas --Tag #1

2011-12-09T19:44:00.002-04:00

Well I'm really,really late in getting started on my tags this year . Was away for a few days last week then had to get ready for a card class that I was offering so I'm just getting around to doing my tags . I will get them finished though LOL. Here's my first . Since I didn't have the pine cone die I decided to try and make them by just cutting out a spiral circle ,curling the edges and wrapping it around a toothpick like Tim does in his video.I like how they turned out but I'm thinking I would like to own the die so will add it to my wish list .Following his tech.by inking the snowflake EF with embossing ink pad and then running it though the big kick ,then embossed with white EP. The JOY was cut out with the cricut cart. (Joys of the Season)and covered with MS glitter.The music banner I cut free hand ,leaves cut from tattered leaves and MS fern .Holly berries from my stash --just had to have some red added. I dyed some seam binding with Ice spruce DI and attached it to the top with a lg. pearl button and charm from my stash.

Thanks for looking .

Joan's Garden Challenge Mini Pizza Box

2011-11-07T20:39:00.003-04:00

Joan challenged us this week to make a Mini Pizza Box following Selma's tutorial and Make a band for the box ,use Graphic45 paper if possible and decorate the band . Here's the box I made . I must say the tutorial that Selma gave on her blog was very easy to follow and I like how neatly the corners are . Will be using this again for sure . I used the Graphic 45 Christmas Emporium paper ,and decorated my band with a flower made with Spellbinders Spiral blossom die and layered it on several layers of organza cut with TH tattered florals and singed the edges with my heat tool.I added a pearl to the center of the flower. Other supplies used are Spellbinders foliage,HFC leaves stamped and cut out , MS lace border punch,Bosskut leaf flourish, pearl from my stash.

Joan's Garden --Mini Pizza Box http://www.atjoansgardens.com/2011/11/this-weeks-challenge.html

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PB Saturday Challenge#176 silver &snowflakes

2011-11-06T19:10:00.006-04:00

I was playing with some of my new PB stamps this weekend and noticed that the challenge this week over at PB Saturday challenge is to make a card with silver and snowflakes. Here's my card for the challenge.
Supplies Used:
Stamps:PB berry red,snow white,letter background(stamped on reindeer),TH branch(letters from Santa).
Paper: Bazzill white and SU. Bazzill silver c/s
Ink: encore silver,DI pumice stone.
Other: silver EP,MS snowflake punch ,CB snowflake die, TH reindeer die , TH Baroque die ,ribbon from stash,Viva pearl pen, Star dust stickles.

Penny Black Sat.challenge #176 http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/2011/11/penny-black-saturdayweek-176.html

Winter Wonderland :make your card sparkle http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2011/11/make-your-card-sparkle.html

Really Reasonable Ribbon's Rambling--Christmas Theme http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2011/11/challenge-35-christmas-theme.html

Thanks for looking.

Trash to Treasure Blog Giveaway

2011-11-06T11:17:00.002-04:00

Lynn over at Trash to Treasure is having one great blog birthday giveaway.Drop by and check it out Here's the link http://trashtotreasureart.blogspot.com/2011/11/three-year-blogaversary-giveaway.html

Sugar Creek Hollow challenge --Vellum

2011-11-02T21:19:00.003-03:00

Over at Sugar Creek Hollow this week the challenge is to use Vellum. Here's a card that I did using Vellum for the music sheet. I stamped the Christmas Carol with Archival ink on vellum and dried with heat tool ( have to be careful that the vellum doesn't burn ) I then tore around the edge and inked with DI vintage photo. The image is from the LaBlanche Christmas collection which I stamped with Memento ink on the LaBlanche speciality paper ,BG was sponged with DI's and image colored with the cut and dry nibs and DI. Liquid applique was used to create the snow on the branches.
This was my first time using the LaBlanche special cardstock and I just love how easy it is to blend inks . I certainly will be using it again .
Thanks for looking

Sugar Creek Hollow --Vellum http://sugarcreekhollow.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-10-31T10%3A10%3A00-04%3A00&max-results=2

Really Reasonable Ribbon Rambling http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2011/11/challenge-35-christmas-theme.html

Let it Snow

2011-11-01T15:10:00.004-03:00

This is a card I did for the challenge over at Joan's Garden this week . It sure tested my patience, I think I spoiled 4 pieces of glossy c/s before I was happy with one. The challenge was to follow Selma's tech--snowy background ,use trees , a flourish and combination of colors. I used tumbled glass and faded jeans DI to create my BG by sponging on the tumbled glass first then stamped my images with Versamark dried with heat tool then sponged with faded jeans DI. I then went over the whole area with an embossing buddy before embossing the large tree with white embossing powder after I spritzed with a fine mist of water for a snowy effect.This was a great tech but I did have a little trouble with the misting (guess I was a little too heavy at first ). Stamps were from TH's mini holidays2 and SU lovely as a tree. The flourish is TH elegant flourishes which I cut and wrapped around the circle. Added some SU striped ribbon and snowflakes to complete my card. Entering this in

Joan's Garden challenge#8 http://www.atjoansgardens.com/2011/10/this-weeks-challenge.html

Really Reasonable Ribbon Ramblings #35 Christmas Theme http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2011/11/challenge-35-christmas-theme.html

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SSS&S....one color

2011-10-30T12:01:00.005-03:00

Good morning bloggers it sure is a chilly one here in NS we are expecting a northeaster coming up from the eastern seaboard of the USA. Just hope we'll get mostly rain rather than snow too early for that white stuff yet. I've been doing a little more stamping and did this card for the challenge over at Simon Says Stamp and Show this week which is to use one color. Here's my card done in brown tones.The stamp is Penny Black -snow dust which I stamped and embossed on Graphic45 PP.I did faux stitching around the card added a scalloped edge, some punched snowflakes and sentiment.The ribbon trim I purchased at one of my favorite stores 5-$1.00 ones never knows what they will find there.

Simon Says Stamp and Show ---one color http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2011/10/simon-says-stamp-and-show-one-colour.html

Fashionable stamping challenge #7 http://fashionablestampingchallenges.cottagecrafts.ie/?p=1050

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Halloween Candle

2011-10-27T11:23:00.003-03:00

Good morning bloggers just wanted to share another Halloween project that I did recently, also made one for a friend and gave it to her this week over a nice cup of coffee.The jar is a recycled candle jar that I kept knowing that it would come in handy for something . I used my spellbinders edge abilities to create the pattern in the MME DP so that the light shines through. The skeleton and spider I picked up at the $store.Ribbon added from my stash as well as the Halloween sticker. I use a flameless tea lite so that the lid can stay on .

Happy Halloween.
I'm entering this is a couple of challenges.

all sorts challenge 126--Halloween http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/10/week-126-halloween.html

Simon Says Stamp--Anything goes http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/10/simon-says-anything-goes.html

Charima Cartz Challenge #43--Anything goes. http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/2011/10/challenge-43-anything-goes.html

Thanks for looking and I love reading your comments

Halloween Decor

2011-10-26T10:33:00.005-03:00

Well I can't believe it's over a month since I posted .I'v been busy trying to get some painting done and I gave my kitchen a facelift with paint,new countertop ,hardware,sink and faucets. Very happy with how it turned out . So today I wanted to share with you a framed Halloween scene I did for my grandkids .They were so happy to receive it . Most of the images are done with TH dies and TH embossing folders. The witch and cat were stamped and cut out .The grass ,fence and witch I did on the Cricut. Added some cotton balls for the smoke and went over the BG with TH picket fence DS to give it a scary look . I wrapped TH Halloween tissue tape around the edge of the frame.Hope you like .
I'm entering this is a couple of challenges

Simon says ....Anything goes http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/10/simon-says-anything-goes.html

All Sorts Challenge --Halloween http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/10/week-126-halloween.html

Charima Cartz Challenge #42 Embossing http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/2011/10/challenge-42-embossing.html

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Joan's Garden Challenge #2

2011-09-21T19:33:00.003-03:00

This week over at Joan's Garden the challenge is to make a Christmas card ,use striped DP,Emboss BG using Selma's tech. and gold emboss sentiment.Here's the card I came up with for the challenge. I used striped DP from the new Bo-Bunny Father Christmas Collection, embossed my BG using TH music E folder and antique linen DI and gold embossed the sentiment using Egyptian Gold EP. Other accessories used were spellbinders fleur de le die, ornament die and fancy tags. Ribbon from my stash.

Joan's Garden http://www.atjoansgardens.com/2011/09/card-challenge-2.html

Thanks for looking and I love reading your comments.

Dream

2011-09-18T17:13:00.003-03:00

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. The weather here in Nova Scotia has been so nice it's hard to believe that fall is just around the corner. I haven't made many cards recently but I do want to share with you a plaque that I made using the TH distress stains. I'm in love with them. The wooden plaque I picked up at the dollar store and covered with vintage photo DS--it goes on so smooth and even.I'll be using it on other projects for sure. The flowers were made with my Cricut accent essential cartridge and sponged with DI's and shaped. I stamped TH flourish with black acrylic paint as well as the sentiment. The bird cage was cut out of grunge paper using TH bird cage die and sponged with DI and embossed with distress EP in a few areas to give a rustic look .TH charms were added to the bottom of the cage. This was a fun project to make and I've added it to my craft room wall.
Hope you like it too.

Thanks for looking

Design a life you love

2011-08-31T12:53:00.003-03:00

Just wanted to share a canvas I did for my sister's Birthday recently . I used the Kaisercraft DP from the After Five Collection. Love these papers so I stocked up on them from FargoCat Shops. The flower was made from brown paper bag and misted with my own recipe of Glimmer mist (bronze perfect pearls,vintage photo DI reinker and water).I used one of the Cheery Lynn doily dies for the doily.
TH's dies for the bird cage and flourish as well as the flower. Lace ,buttons,pearls,and metal embellies were all from my stash.

Entering this is a couple of challenges
Cropstop--Anything goes
Fashionable Stamping --Ribbon or Lace
Simon Says Satmp and Show BlogHop--Anything goes

Cropstop
http://cropstop.blogspot.com/2011/08/challenge-34-anything-goes.html

Fashionable Stamping http://fashionablestampingchallenges.cottagecrafts.ie/?p=381

SSSand Show BlogHop http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2011/08/simon-says-stamp-tember-blog-hop_31.html

Joan's Garden Challenge

2011-08-28T16:34:00.007-03:00

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Well it's been so long since I've made anything and posted here on my blog I thought today would be a good day to start after visiting Joan's Garden blog and seeing all the beautiful cards . She has a special guest this week and the challenge is to follow the techniques she used on her card . So here's what I came up with using the tech. of stamping on pattern paper adding some glitter and distress inks as well as making a flower .I used the 6x6 pad of Prima Fairy Flora to stamp my image on and added the glitter to the flowers with a 2way glue pen.The pearls are made with the viva decor pen. Also entering this card in ahttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif challenge over at Fashionable Stamping Challenge--Ribbon or Lace and Cropstop Challenge #34 Anything Goes.

Joans Garden Challenge http://www.atjoansgardens.com/2011/08/heidi-blankenship-guest-designer.html

Fashionable Stamping Challenge #3 http://fashionablestampingchallenges.cottagecrafts.ie/?p=381

Cropstop Challenge #34 Anything Goes http://cropstop.blogspot.com/2011/08/challenge-34-anything-goes.html

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Welcome little one

2011-07-12T19:13:00.003-03:00

What a miserable rainy day here in Cape Breton today. Since I can't do much outside thought I'd spend some time in my craft room . Just wanted to share a card I made for to welcome my new grand daughter. I'm going to visit this week and spend some time with her.

Stamp:SU welcome little one (love this set)
Paper: Pinkpaislee Butterfly Garden Collection, C/S SU
Accessories:Spellbinders label4,spellbinders fancy tags, seam binding bow,Marvy flower punch pearls made with viva decor pen, May arts crochet lace, EK success edge punch, CB Swiss dots folder button from my stash.

Thanks for looking .

SSS&S a flourish

2011-07-09T14:24:00.004-03:00

Sorry I haven't been a very good blogger lately just have been busy with other thing now that summer has finely arrived. So much to do and of course never enough time to get it all done. Today it's raining so I thought I'd share a card I did recently and enter it in a few challenges. I purchased some of the crinoline from Linda Coughlin over at The Funkie Junkie's Etsy shop so I had to make a flower for my card.The doily is one of the CheeryLynn dies Italian lace . Deborah over at Fargotcat Shops has them in her store ,they are just beautiful.I used the Spellbinders die Foliage to make the leaves also purchased at Fargocat Shop.Other supplies used MS butterfly punch,EK success edge punch,TH flouish die,CB folders,swiss dots and a new one which came with my new CB machine (sorry there wasn't a name on it )but it's so pretty for BGs. I used the new Viva Decor to make my pearls --Fargocat shops also carries these in several colors.
For my flower I followed the tutorial by Linda over at The Funkie Junkie mine isn't quite as pretty as Linda's but I loved playing with the crinoline.

Entering this in the following challenges:

SSS and Show your flourish

Charisma Cardz Challenge#27

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PB All Sorts June challenge,

2011-06-10T14:31:00.003-03:00

I've been haven't post for a week now so I thought I'd share with you a card that I'm going to enter in the Penny Black all Sorts challenge for June "Your my favorite " and this one of my favorite stamps to date. I just love the PB stamps . http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
I stamped the PB butterfly suite stamp with versafine black onyx embossed with clear EP and colored with copic markers. The tiny butterflies were stamped again and cut out and then popped up. I then ran it thought a CB embossing folder scroll works. Stickles were added for sparkle.

Penny Black all Sorts June challenge "your my favorite"

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Mojo Monday#193--round or square

2011-05-30T21:11:00.004-03:00

Well it seems like forever since I posted anything. I wahttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifs http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifaway for the 1st two weeks of May and when I arrived home I came down with a bad chest infection so have done little stamping. My HFC Cardinal collection arrived while I was away so I thought I should start playing with them. So here's a card I made which I'm enetering in a few challenges this week.
Supplies used :
Paper: Basic Grey (Marrakech calming moon) Bazzill C/Shttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
Stamps: HFC 3383 Cardinal Posy Branch, SU sentiment.
Inks: Versafine Black Onyx embossed with clear EP
Accessories: MS trellis border punch,CB folder leafy branch,ladel cut with cricut cart.Lacy ladels using DS.
Image was colored with copic markers .
I'm entering this is the following challenges

Mojo Monday #193

Basic Grey Challenge#45

Simon says stamp and show your favorite stamp

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GM #4 Textured Fades and Distress

2011-04-23T22:34:00.003-03:00

Well another week has almost gone by and we are in week 4 of the Grungy Monday challenges over at StudioL3. This week Linda has challenged us to use Tim's Textured fades and distressing. Here's a tag I did . I inked the tag first with various colors of DI then embossed it with the Textured Fade Cracked, then sponged over the raised areas with DI . The Umbella man was stamped and cut out (since I don't have the new die yet) and then poped up for a #D effect. The flower was made with Tim's tattered floral die and misted with homemade glimmer mist (peeled paint,shabby shutters,forever green perfect pearls and water). I love how it turned out.

I'm also entering this in SSS and Show some Tim's Techniques

GM#4 http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2011/04/grungy-monday-04-texture-fades-and.html

SSS and Show http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2011/04/simon-says-stamp-and-show-lord-tim-of.html

Thanks for looking and Happy Easter

WooHoo winner winner

2011-04-22T21:42:00.002-03:00

I can't believe I won another blog hop . This week there was a great blog pop over at electric Paperie . All you had to do was leave a comment on each DT blog. I was lucky enough to be the winner on Starla Nelson's blog . The prize is a set of Honey Pop stamps and co-ordinations Honeycomb paper from Inky Antics. Will have to get that lotto ticket for sure tomorrow .

Winner,Winner

2011-04-20T13:37:00.003-03:00

WooHoo I just found out I won the complete Springtime Cardinal Collection on Heartfelt Creations blog hop that they had recently . I'm so excited ,love ,love those stamps and I already have a few of them but not the cardinals. Thanks for picking my name .

Grungy Monday #3 color wash, SSSand Show Distressing

2011-04-17T18:23:00.007-03:00

Another week has gone by and I'm rushing to get my tag done for the Grungy Monday challenge over at StudioL3. This week Linda wants us to use the new Adirondack Color Wash another fabulous product by the master himself Tim Holtz here's the link to his blog http://timholtz.typepad.com. I sponged various colors of DI's all over the tag ,spritzed with water ,dried with heat tool and then stamped my image which a new Penny Black slapstick stamp that I purchased recently . The flower I made with a daisy punch and misted with homemade glimmer mist (vintage photo,heirloom gold and water).I colored the little flowers on the image with DI Victorian Velvet ,added some liquid pearls to the center and around the circle.I used Stream color wash to dye the gathered ribbon--well it's not actually ribbon it's some ribbon gauze that I found in my stash . It took the color wash perfectly.I also sprayed the butterfly with the color wash and then patted it with paper towel to give it a softer color. I think I'm going to like working with this product LOL. I distressed the edges with paper distresser and inked with walnut stain DI.
Thanks for looking .

http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2011/04/grungy-monday-03-exploring-tim-holtz.html

http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2011/04/simon-says-stamp-and-show-some.html

http://joanscreations.blogspot.com/2011/04/tag-challenge.html

Wedding Frame

2011-04-08T19:46:00.002-03:00

Seems like forever since I posted anything . Last week was busy with a scrapbooking all weekend crop which I did a card class for. It was a great time with lots of laughs . Planning another for Sept. already .

I had picked up one of the new Kaisercraft frames to do for my son & daughter-in-laws 1st Wedding Anniversary , started it at the crop but didn't get it finished since I needed to get some pictures printed off for it. So last night I completed it .I must say I was really pleased with how it turned out and hope they will too. All the products used were from Kaisercraft and purchased Fargotcat Shops at except for the verse ,key and lg.flourish which was made with TH's elegant flourish die.

I'm entering this in Simon Says Stamp and Show Anything but a Card.

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Blog Award

2011-03-31T15:22:00.004-03:00

I just received this award from Yvonne over at Ink-spirations .It was so nice of her to choose me . Thank you ,you made my day .

About the Liebster Blog Award:

This award was created for bloggers who have fewer than 300 followers, but put a lot of love and heart into their work. It is given to bring light to new blogs and its a great way to share blogs that might not otherwise be seen or ones you want to share with others.

As a recipient you must share the love and pay it forward by.

1- Create a post where you blog about the Liebster award and reveal your 3 to 5 blog picks.
2- Let them know you have chosen them by leaving a comment on their blog about the award.
3- Copy and paste the award on your blog.
4- Have the faith that your followers will rally and show their crafty love back out to those you award this to.
5- Have fun!!!

I have chosen these 5 people who have inspired me with their work :

Sharon Papercrafts
Kim Creative Diversions
Michelle Michelle's scarp and bits
Kristina Reflections of a Happy Crafter
Vicki Artiful Validation of Vicki

Now all you have to do is pass this award along to others that have inspired you

Hugs

It's Grungy Monday #1

2011-03-30T20:59:00.002-03:00

Well it's time for Grungy Monday over at StudioL3 . Linda has been kind enough to post challenges again based on Tim's techniques. This is the first week and she has chosen the 12 days of Christmas 2008 Tag #10.
Here's my tag that I did using DI's vintage photo, antique linen and walnut stain.
Thanks for looking .

studioL3 challenge #1 http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2011/03/grungy-monday-number-one.html

Cropstop challenge #12 ,LIIU die cuts/punches,SS#104 no kids allowed Birthday

2011-03-28T14:50:00.003-03:00

Well it's been a few days since I posted so thought I'd enter a few challenges this week. This card I made for a friends Birthday that's coming up soon which fits challenge going on this week over at Cropstop, Let's Ink It Up and Stamptacular Sunday. The image is from Glitz stamped in versafine black onyx and sponged lightly with DI tumbled glass and layered on Spellbinders labels #3. DP is from Kaisercraft.Other supplies used :Spellbinders ovals and scalloped ovals, TH's Elegant flourish die and MS lace punch. White lace was added to finish the card.

Cropstop challenge #12 http://cropstop.blogspot.com/2011/03/challenge-12-its-all-about-lace.html

LIIU Die cuts /Punches http://letsinkitup.blogspot.com/2011/03/challenge-11.html

Stamptacular Sunday #104 No Lids allowed Birthday http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2011/03/challenge-104-no-kids-allowedbirthday.html

Thanks for looking , love reading your comments

La Blanche flower & script.--LIIU #11 Dies & Punches

2011-03-22T13:35:00.004-03:00

Just wanted to share with you one of the cards I did with a few of my friends that come to my place to make cards. It's such a fun night and we all look forward to having a few laughs and sharing ideas and what's new in cardmaking. This is one of the La Blanche stamps that I purchased at Fargo Cats Shop recently . I stamped and embossed the image then colored with copic markers followed by sponging over the script area with vintage photo DI and distressed the edges with paper distresser. The BG was embossed with TH's regal flourish embossing folder .I layered the image on kraft c/s then unto a paper doily . The trellis was done with MS punch and swirl from TH's elegant flourishes.

Entering this in challenge #11 over LIIU http://letsinkitup.blogspot.com/2011/03/challenge-11.htm

Also paper sundaes challenge#61 Embossing http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/2011/03/paper-sundaes-challenge-61-embossing.html

Deborah over at Fargo Cat Shops carries a good selection of the La Blanche stamps and Tim Holtz products so drop over and check it out .

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Let's Ink it Up #10 Embossing

2011-03-14T16:21:00.003-03:00

This card I made for a class I'm doing next week so I thought I'd enter it in a challenge over at Let's Ink It Up this week . The challenge is Embossing . I embossed the BG with Tim Holtz's folder damask and then sponged with distressed ink .The layer the image is stamped on I first sponged with Tattered Rose DI and Vintage Photo ,and distressed the edges with paper distresser . The image was stamped in walnut stain DI.Added some lace to complete the card . Sentiment was stamped on ovals cut and embossed with spellbinders dies.

http://letsinkitup.blogspot.com/2011/03/challenge-10.html

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Simon Says Stamp and Show Some Metal

2011-03-10T14:31:00.003-04:00

This card I made from bits of stuff I had laying around from other projects so I thought I'd try and make a card to fit the challenge this week over at SSSS.It's all about metal. For the BG I covered a piece of tin foil with alcohol inks and them put it through the CB folder textile after which I sanded a bit so the foil would show through. The bird I make by inking a piece of foil duct tape with AI and then put that through the CB folder bubbles. I also ran the cage through the CB folder bubbles and the sponged with gold acrylic paint dabber. The square medallions I also did with acrylic paint. The flower was made from brown paper using TH tattered florals die and homemade glimmer mist .

http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2011/03/simon-says-stamp-and-show-some-metal.html

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Friends

2011-03-09T12:38:00.002-04:00

This is a card I made for the challenge this week over at Joan's Garden using Just Rite stamps There's some great prizes being offered this week if you haven't checked it out yet . My card uses a stamp from the Harmony Classic Circle Stamper11. I stamped the image with Versafine spanish moss and layered on SU c/s . The DP is from a K & Co. paper pad. Other supplies used : Spellbinders fancy ladels,MS trellis punch, May Arts ribbon and Kaiser pearls.
If you are looking for May Arts ribbon Deborah over at Fargo Cat Shops carries a wonderful selection

Joans Gardens http://joanscreations.blogspot.com/2011/03/exciting-news.html

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CCC#35 Design Detail

2011-03-09T08:57:00.003-04:00

Well all good things come to an end I guess , really going to miss these weekly challenges that Linda over at StudioL3 has been so kind to offer . Thank you Linda for all the work you have done in pulling this off and to the sponsors who have provided such wonderful prizes each week. This is the last week in the Compendium of Curiosities Challenges and the challenge is taken from page 67 of the book Design Detail.I have chosen to make another tag to add to my collection . I used paper from BG,stamps TH, Butterfly HFC which I stamped ,embossed and cut out.Can't give too much info about the challenge but is done with the stitching and brads.

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CCC#35 http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2011/03/compendium-of-curiosities-challenge-35.html

Simon Says Stamp and Show Some Metal http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2011/03/simon-says-stamp-and-show-some-metal.html

CCC#34 Dimensional collage fragments, Simon Says Stamp and Show some Ephemera

2011-03-06T13:22:00.005-04:00

Well it's time for another challenge over at StudioL3 can't believe it's soon going to be over . Linda has chosen the challenge this week from page 63 of Tim's book A Compendium of Curiosities --Dimensional collage fragments. I struggled with this one this week cause I didn't have any fragments that were large enough so I happened to come across a clear CD that was in my stash and thought this might work. I followed the technique on page using some page that I cut from a paper bag which had old advertising on it and Tim's Lost and Found Pad.In the center of the Cd I added a wheel and decided to make into a card .
Also entering this in Simon Says Stamp and Show some Ephemera. I think the paper bag that I used shows some Ephemera.
Thanks for looking

CCC#34 http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2011/02/compendium-of-curiosities-challenge-34.html

Simon Says Stamp and Show some Ephemera http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2011/02/simon-says-stamp-and-show-some-ephemera.html

Winner, winner CCC#33

2011-02-28T11:05:00.002-04:00

Woo Hoo I won random draw over at StudioL3 for my entry in the challenge this week CCC#33. Congratulations to all the other contestants who entered. Thank you to Linda for picking my name and to Simon Says Stamps for been the sponsor this week. Now off to do some shopping!

CCC#33 Altered Metal Alcohol Inks, and SSSandShow Stripes

2011-02-26T18:19:00.004-04:00

Another week has gone by and the challenges over at StudioL3 are coming closer and closer to an end. Will really miss doing them and hoping that Linda will come up with something else . This week the challenge is Altered Metal alcohol inks taken from page 56 of the Compendium . I chose to make another tag using stamps from Paper Bag Studio and Tim's collection . I inked my tag with DI antique linen,weathered wood and faded jeans adding black soot around the edges. Images were stamped with Archival ink and DI walnut stain. I colored in the wings with DI mustard seed. Sorry that the crown is a little hard to make out but I stamped it with gold dabber paint. The technique is done on the butterfly which I received from my friend Sharon a long time ago and was keeping to use on something special
For details on how I did the butterfly you'll have to go to page 56 of the CC book.

I'm also entering this in Simon Says Stamp and Show some Stripes. There is stripes in the ribbon on the tag. So I think this qualifies.

CCC#33 http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2011/02/compendium-of-curiosities-challenge-33.html

Simon Says stamp and show stripes http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2011/02/simon-says-stamp-and-show-some-stripes.html

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CCC #32 , Simon Says Stamp and Show Tag

2011-02-19T16:07:00.003-04:00

Well here we are on week 32 of the challenges over at StudioL3 . This week Linda has chosen the challenge from page 59 of the Compendium of Curiosities book ---inking and stamping masks. I chose to make a tag this week since I'm also entering it in Simon Says Stamp and Show a Tag Challenge . I inked my tag with several colors of DI before stamping and masking . I really liked how the colors blended together and the technique turned out . Stamps are from Tim's collection and Art Impressions.

CCC#32 http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2011/02/compendium-of-curiosities-challenge-32.html

Simon Says Stamp and Show a Tag http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2011/02/simon-says-stamp-and-show-tag.html

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CCC#31 Rusted Enamel

2011-02-13T14:07:00.004-04:00

This week Linda over at StudioL3 has chosen Rusted Enamel for the #31 challenge . Can you believe we have completed 30 already they have been so much fun and "Challenging" of course. Can't give away too much of the details as it's against the rules and would be fair the Tim himself but you can find all about Rusted Enamel on page 41 of the Compendium Curiosities book. I made a tag using weathered wood DI to cover the tag and walnut stain DI for the Rusted Enamel tech. The stamp is one of my older stamps from Stampington & Company --elegant stems The flourish and bird I had left over from other projects added a ticket and memo clip and I was done .
Also entering this in Simon Says stamp and Show Embossing

http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2011/02/compendium-of-curiosities-challenge-31.html

http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2011/02/simon-says-stamp-and-show-some.html

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CCC#30 Altered metal with paint

2011-02-04T17:40:00.003-04:00

Wow it's hard to believe we're done 30 challenges already and I've loved everyone one of them. This week Linda over at StudioL3 has chosen the challenge from page 48 of the Compendium of Curiosities book--Altered Metal with paint. Since I've been making VD cards this week I thought I do one for the challenge . I followed the instructions and used gold on the little key I'm also going to enter this in a few other challenges as well

Simon Says Stamp and show some Love http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2011/01/simon-says-stamp-and-show-some-love.html

Blogger challenge red white and black http://www.lisasomerville.com/2011/02/bloggers-challenge-color-challenge.html

CCC#30 Altered metal with paint http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2011/01/compendium-of-curiosities-challenge-30.html

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Sugar Creek Hollow -sweet vintage valentine

2011-02-03T15:13:00.003-04:00

Well I have my stitches out and my craft room back together so now it's time to start stamping and creating again. I love making Valentines so thought I'd share a couple that I did today . This a tag I did using one of my older stamps from Paper inspirations and cutting out just the heart with the cherubs. The flower I made out of vellum with TH tattered florals die saw a tutorial over at Joan's Gardens so gave it a try . I love how it turned out .I embossed the vellum with CB folder swiss dots then sponged with Aged Mahogany DI and misted with glimmer mist. This made the vellum soft and easy to curl . The sentiment was stamped on PP with Versafine Sepia.

Entering this in a couple of other challenges

Sugar Creek Hollow Sweet Vintage Valentine http://sugarcreekhollow.blogspot.com/2011/01/sweet-vintage-valentine-challenge.html

Crazy4 Challenges #72 Vintage or shabby http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/2011/01/crazy4challenges-c4c72.html

Simon Says stamp and show some Love http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2011/01/simon-says-stamp-and-show-some-love.html

Joans Gardens tag Challenge http://joanscreations.blogspot.com/2011/02/tag-winner-and-new-tag-for-this-week.html

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CCC#29 Weathered Wood

2011-01-29T13:51:00.003-04:00

Can't believe it's Saturday again and I'm rushing again to get my entry posted for the challenge this week over at StudioL3. This week Linda has chosen Weathered wood as the challenge. The instructions can be found on page 50 of Tim's Compendium Curiosities Book . I did my weathered wood on the sign using a CB folder distressed stripes . Can't give too many details as this is the rule . Enjoy the Journey was stamped on acetate and attached with glossy accents.

http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2011/01/compendium-of-curiosities-challenge-29.htm

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Winner Winner--Paper Sundaes B'day Blog Hop

2011-01-26T15:49:00.003-04:00

Just checked Paper Sundaes to see who won the prizes for their Birthday blog hop that was going on last week and I found out that I won two digital stamps from Shana Dahl one of the design team members . The stamps she offered are from the Tickled Pink collection. Thanks so much Shana

Just Rite #047 Love is in the Air

2011-01-25T22:27:00.004-04:00

This is a short post since I want to make the deadline for this challenge going on over at Just Rite this week . I don't own a lot of the Just Rite stamps but the few I do have I use a lot especially for Wedding and Anniversary cards. This one I made for a friend that's going to a wedding in Feb. so I thought a little red would be appropriate since it's a month for lovers. Used spellbinders circles ,ovals and heart dies added some bling to complete the card.
Entering this card also in challenge over at Sugar creek Hollow --black & white with a splash of color.

Just Rite #047 http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/2011/01/justrite-friday-challenge-047-love-is-in-the-air.html

Sugar Creek Hollow http://sugarcreekhollow.blogspot.com/2011/01/splash-of-color-challenge.html

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Joans Gardens #3 Challenge

2011-01-25T21:59:00.003-04:00

Joan over at Joans Gardens is challenging us this week to
1. Make a box
2. A flourish
3. A butterfly
4. A flower.
I love doing those recipe challenges . Since I can still only use one hand I decided to go through some boxes I had cut out but not put together. This one I had planned on making for 6x6 cards so it just needed to be decorated. I used Tim Holtz's alteration dies elegant flourishes,tattered leaves as well as spellbinders blossoms and MS leaf punch.DP is from Crate Paper Avenue collection.

http://joanscreations.blogspot.com/2011/01/joans-gardens-3-weekly-challenge.htm

Thanks for visiting and really appreciate your comments.

Sugar creek Hollow :splash of color

2011-01-23T12:52:00.003-04:00

Good morning hope everyone is having a great weekend. The weather is sure great for traveling. I came across some images that I had stamped a long time ago while cleaning out my craft room last week so since I can't stamp for a few weeks it doesn't mean I can't make cards LOL. Here's one I put together for a couple of challenges this week.

Sugar Creek hollow :B&W with a splash of color http://sugarcreekhollow.blogspot.com/2011/01/splash-of-color-challenge.htm

Paper Sundaes: Distressing---I used tattered rose DI around the sentiment http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/2011/01/paper-sundaes-challenge-53.html

Cropstop: Squares and die cut http://cropstop.blogspot.com/2011/01/challenge-3-squares-and-die-cuts.html

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CCC#28 Colored Layered Fragments

2011-01-22T14:46:00.006-04:00

Well I thought I would have to pass on this weeks challenge over at StudioL3 cause I had surgery on my Rt. hand yesterday for Carpal Tunnel everything went well so I spent some time last evening to see if I could put a tag together . I had the BG already done from another project following the instructions on page 57 of Tim's book here's what I came up with.I did add some rock candy stickles over the top fragment and also the flourish.Also entering this in a couple of other challenges

CC#28 http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2011/01/compendium-of-curiosities-challenge-28.html

Paper Sundaes Birthday Challenge http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/2011/01/welcome-to-our-first-birthday.html

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Joan's Garden Tag Challenge Week 2

2011-01-12T22:39:00.003-04:00

One of my favorite things to make is Tags and Joan over at Joan's Garden has a tag challenge going on so I just have to participate . I covered a #8 tag with Websters Page Your Life Beautiful ,made a rosette with TH's rosette alterations die ,cut some butterflies with MS punch added some ribbon,tulle and lace and attached a TH's swirl behind the rosette . The sentiment I stanmped and embossed on Vellum since I didn't want to cover up the pretty paper . Very happy with how this turned out. I made a card some time ago with the same paper so now I will have a tag to go with the card .

http://joanscreations.blogspot.com/2011/01/tag-challenge-2.html

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CCC#27 Distress Misting Mask, Simon says Stamp and Show Some Masking

2011-01-12T18:21:00.004-04:00

Expecting a snow storm tonight and tomorrow so guess what I'll be doing . Completed my tag today for Linda's challenge over at StudioL3 which can be found on page 60 of the Compendium of Curiosities book . I look forward to each week to find out what the challenge is going to be.This week it's Distress Misting Mask . Simon Says Stamp and Show challenge this week is Show Some Mask so I'll be entering this challenge also with this tag.
I covered the tag first with distress ink dusty concord then applied my masks at the top and a swirl at the bottom. I then followed the tech. misted all over with my pearl mixture of vintage photo and Bronze. Really like how this turned out . Completed the tag with stamping .Removed the masks and added a grunge paper bird and flower cut out with Tim's alterations dies . The pearls and button are from my stash ,photo from Tim's Lost & Found Paper Pad.

CCC#27---http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2011/01/compendium-of-curiosities-challenge-27.html

Simon says Stamp and show some Mask--http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2011/01/simon-says-stamp-and-show-some-masking.html

Our Creative Corner--Hey Chickadee http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2011/01/hey-chickadee-inspiration-challenge.html

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Love reading your comments

Winner of Top 3 Simon Says Stamp Challlenge

2011-01-12T12:39:00.002-04:00

So excited my card that I entered this week on Simon Says Stamp & show Challenge was picked as one of the Top 3 elite cards . Now I get to display their Blinki

HFC only one like you

2011-01-11T13:12:00.003-04:00

I know it's still winter but I thought I'd like to play with some of my new stamps from HFC Posy Patch Garden Delights set,HFC stem and Leaves,HFC Classic Message. I stamped the flower with black memento ink and colored with copic markers R00,R20,R21,Y19,YG95 I then stamped another flower and cut out some of the tiny posies place them randomly with pop ups for 3D effect.Other supplies used :
Paper, Tim Holtz lost & found collection,Brazzil C/S
Spellbinders labels 8,and circles, MS trellis punch & fern punch, May Arts silk ribbon.

Stamps, Copic Markers and ribbon can be purchased at Fargo Cat Shops . If you haven't visited Fargo Cat Shop you should really do so there's some great buys on over there now .

I'm entering this card in a couple of challenges

Paper Sundaes #51 Circles http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/2011/01/paper-sundaes-challenge-51-circles.html

Stamptacular Sunday Sketch Challenge#93 http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2011/01/challenge-93-sketch-challenge.html

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Mojo Mon #172

2011-01-09T15:15:00.002-04:00

Well it's still snowing here in NS and there's quite a lot of that heavy white stuff down . Too miserable to do anything except play in my favorite room . I started this card last evening struggled with it a little so put it aside til this aftenoon when I completed it .
Supplies used :
Paper from BG Curio collection.
Ink: Black Archival
Stamp: Glitz--love nest bird cage, HFC sentiment.
Accessories: TH alterations elegant flourishes,Spellbinders circle and scallop circle die,MS butterfly punch, Dew drops.

I'm entering this in s few challenges

Mojo Mon#172 http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2011/01/mojo-monday-172-contest.html

Joan's Gardenhttp://joanscreations.blogspot.com/2011/01/joans-gardens-week-1-challenge-for-2011.html

Paper sundaes#51 circles http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/2011/01/paper-sundaes-challenge-51-circles.html

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CCC#26 Rusted Grunge

2011-01-08T16:22:00.003-04:00

It's been snowing here in NS for most of the day so I've spent most of my afternoon in my craft room . Since the challenge over at StudioL3 is due tomorrow I need to get this one done today . Had so much fun doing this challenge taken from page 45 of the Compendium of Curiosities book ---Rusted Grunge . Sorry can't give you any more details as it's against the rules . I chose to make a valentine card this time instead of a tag which I usually do . I like how it turned out . The rusted grunge is done on the hinge and the key . Hearts are cut with the spellbinders heart dies . Bird and rosette are with TH's alterations dies and the ticket was stamped with TH's Odds&Ends stamp.DP from Graphic45. Added an oval gem in the Love for bling.

Entering this are also in Simon Says Stamp and Show your newest stamp --my newest stamp being the ticket stamp from Tim Holtz's ODDs & Ends.

http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2011/01/compendium-of-curiosities-challenge-26.html

http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2011/01/simon-says-stamp-and-show-your-newest.html

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Winter Scene Heartfelt Creations

2011-01-06T16:13:00.003-04:00

This is the second card I did with the Winter Scenes Stamp set from HFC. Image was stamped in Onyx black Memento ink and colored with Copic markers. Added some applique for snow and stickles on the stream to make it glitter. DP is from BG Curio Collection. All Products used can be purchased from FargoCat Shops

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Heartfelt Creations meets BG Curio Collection

2011-01-06T13:50:00.005-04:00

I'm been in sort of a slump since the holidays and have not done much stamping or posting . Yesterday I received some goodies from Deborah over at Fargo Cat Shop to work with . Here's one of the cards I did. Stamp is from Heartfelt Creations--Snowy Window Scene stamped on DP ,DP is from The BG Curio Collection , ribbon May Arts .These stamps coordinate with Spellbinders fancy window frame die.Added some peeled paint distress stickles on the trees . This card I think you could use for any occasion.

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CCC#25 Scribble Stain Distress

2011-01-01T22:11:00.003-04:00

Happy New Year to everyone out them in blog land.Hope everyone celebrated and welcomed in 2011 I know I did .
It's good to be home again after spending the holidays with my family in Ontario. Now it's time to take down the decorations and put them away for another year . Tonight I finally decided to spend some time in my craft room to try and see if I could do the challenge over at StudioL3 before the deadline. Here's what I came up with . The challenge this week is from page 34 in Tim's book --scribbled stain distress. Since it's New Year's I decided to make a tag celebrating in Paris. Wouldn't it be awesome to welcome in the New Year under the Eiffel Tower.
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http://studiol3.blogspot.com/2010/12/compendium-of-curiosities-challenge-25.htm

ccc#24 Rock Candy Distress Stickles

2010-12-19T11:20:00.004-04:00

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

2010-12-14T17:20:00.002-04:00

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

2010-12-09T10:23:00.002-04:00

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

2010-12-06T15:33:00.005-04:00

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

2010-12-03T15:38:00.005-04:00

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

2010-12-01T08:53:00.004-04:00

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

2010-12-01T08:53:00.000-04:00

The Stampsmith Challene :TSC4 with Gratitude

2010-11-28T19:11:00.004-04:00

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

Thanks for looking and your kind comments

Week 4 Wish List

2010-11-26T15:19:00.005-04:00

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.

2010-11-19T12:03:00.004-04:00

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

2010-11-18T10:59:00.002-04:00

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.

Thanks for looking

CCC#22 Alchohol Ink Splatter

2010-11-17T19:35:00.003-04:00

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

2010-11-14T20:44:00.003-04:00

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

2010-11-10T21:19:00.003-04:00

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

2010-11-10T14:28:00.002-04:00

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

2010-11-09T18:21:00.005-04:00

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

2010-11-05T10:12:00.004-03:00

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

2010-11-03T21:53:00.004-03:00

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

2010-11-02T10:39:00.003-03:00

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

Thanks for looking

Snow Dust

2010-10-26T22:12:00.003-03:00

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

Thanks for looking

Just Rite --May you be Blessed

2010-10-25T12:04:00.003-03:00

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

2010-10-22T22:51:00.003-03:00

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

Thanks for looking

Winner for Cropstop World cardmaking Day

2010-10-21T16:02:00.002-03:00

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

2010-10-19T22:39:00.003-03:00

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

2010-10-18T12:36:00.002-03:00

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

Thanks for looking

TSC#2 Black and White and one other color

2010-10-16T21:10:00.002-03:00

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

2010-10-15T13:56:00.003-03:00

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

2010-10-14T12:30:00.004-03:00

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

Thanks for looking

Halloween

2010-10-09T10:08:00.004-03:00

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

2010-10-05T21:52:00.004-03:00

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

2010-09-30T16:03:00.003-03:00

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

Thanks for looking

Compendum Cursities Challenge #15

2010-09-25T11:33:00.005-03:00

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

Thanks for looking

Just Rite Friday Challenge 037 Sketch

2010-09-25T11:09:00.002-03:00

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

2010-09-24T18:00:00.005-03:00

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

Thanks for looking

I'm a Winner

2010-09-24T10:47:00.002-03:00

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

2010-09-22T15:09:00.004-03:00

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

2010-09-21T22:37:00.003-03:00

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

2010-09-21T15:02:00.003-03:00

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/