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.
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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 .