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Monday, June 13, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Let It Sew - Jingle Belles #23
So we meet again? Yes, another week with my pals the Jingle Belles. :)
This weeks challenge is: Let It Sew, Let It Sew, Let It Sew. And yes, the challenge is sewing..."incorporating sewing into our holiday cards; whether that be in the form of hand-stitching, via sewing machine, or even by using a pen, a stamp, or some rub-ons to add some faux stitching. anything goes!"
As much as I love the look of sewing on my cards, I don't do it very often (maybe once a year?). My sewing machine is just a teeny little thing and is quite temperamental. Most days it doesn't work. :( So I was worried about this challenge. I wound up doing a combo of hand-stitching AND machine sewing.
I also wanted to keep a kind of monochromatic look. Hope I achieved that.
The vellum puffed a little as I used the sewing machine, but I can't complain too much. At least it didn't break down on me! ;)
Thanks so much for having a look & there's still a TINY amount of time to play in this challenge, so give it a go!
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock - Night of Navy (Stampin' Up), Patterned paper - Figgy Pudding (Basic Grey), Shimmer Vellum (Paper Temptress)
Ink: Distress Embossing Ink (Ranger)
Stamps: Wondrous Gift (Stampin' Up)
Embossing: Silver Super Fine Detail EP (Ranger)
Accessories: Ribbon (stash), Label Maker (Dymo), Thread (Coats)}
All my best,
This weeks challenge is: Let It Sew, Let It Sew, Let It Sew. And yes, the challenge is sewing..."incorporating sewing into our holiday cards; whether that be in the form of hand-stitching, via sewing machine, or even by using a pen, a stamp, or some rub-ons to add some faux stitching. anything goes!"
As much as I love the look of sewing on my cards, I don't do it very often (maybe once a year?). My sewing machine is just a teeny little thing and is quite temperamental. Most days it doesn't work. :( So I was worried about this challenge. I wound up doing a combo of hand-stitching AND machine sewing.
I also wanted to keep a kind of monochromatic look. Hope I achieved that.
The vellum puffed a little as I used the sewing machine, but I can't complain too much. At least it didn't break down on me! ;)
Thanks so much for having a look & there's still a TINY amount of time to play in this challenge, so give it a go!
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock - Night of Navy (Stampin' Up), Patterned paper - Figgy Pudding (Basic Grey), Shimmer Vellum (Paper Temptress)
Ink: Distress Embossing Ink (Ranger)
Stamps: Wondrous Gift (Stampin' Up)
Embossing: Silver Super Fine Detail EP (Ranger)
Accessories: Ribbon (stash), Label Maker (Dymo), Thread (Coats)}
All my best,
SOS #3 - UFO's
UFO's?!?! Unfinished objects, my friends. NOT aliens. ;)
That's the challenge for this week over at Shopping Our Stash. Do you have unfinished projects, stamping, pieces of parts laying around that you had every intention of finishing or doing something with, but you just kinda put it aside? Then this will be the perfect challenge for YOU!
I will say that when I create something, it's usually with purpose. So I don't really have a lot of those "pieces of parts" I was talking about. Most stampers/crafters have some kind of pile they keep these things in...not me. I just don't have stuff like that. If it's too small for me to re-use I just toss in my recycle bin. Sounds wasteful, but I'd rather get rid of it then keep a pile I *know* I won't use. Is that weird?
Anyway, one of the Un-Finished Objects I DID find was some teeny canvases I had purchased after attending a Tim Holtz workshop. I had even gessoed 3 of them. Have absolutely NO clue what I had intended to use them for, though. Got as far as the gesso and then promptly forgot about them...until now.
I decided I'd use those 3 little canvases and make a triptych. Had a blast making it, too!
Isn't that fun? I just painted them each in a different color paint (since they were already gessoed) and then got a HUGE foam stamp, lined them up, and stamped with paint on top of all 3. Added my fancy label-maker sentiment and other small accessories and... VOILA! The hardest part of the whole thing was the eye-hooks and jump-rings. I hand-painted those to match with a black Copic marker. Give a triptych a try sometime. These are fun AND easy to make.
Join the Shopping Our Stash crew this week and dig around for your own Un-Finished Objects to finish up. Then be sure to link up your blog post with the Inlinkz linky frog. Be sure to check out the rest of the SOS DT for even more inspiration.
Have a great week!
{Supplies:
Canvas: 2.5 x 3.5" canvas (Blick's Art Supplies)
Paint: Quinacridone magenta, Phthalo blue - red shade, Hansa yellow medium (Golden), Pearl acrylic paint (Adirondack)
Stamps: Flower foam stamp (Donna Downey)
Accessories: Metal corners, film strip ribbon, jump-rings (Tim Holtz for Ideaology), label maker (Dymo), eye hooks (Darice), black Copic Marker (.Too)}
All my best,
That's the challenge for this week over at Shopping Our Stash. Do you have unfinished projects, stamping, pieces of parts laying around that you had every intention of finishing or doing something with, but you just kinda put it aside? Then this will be the perfect challenge for YOU!
I will say that when I create something, it's usually with purpose. So I don't really have a lot of those "pieces of parts" I was talking about. Most stampers/crafters have some kind of pile they keep these things in...not me. I just don't have stuff like that. If it's too small for me to re-use I just toss in my recycle bin. Sounds wasteful, but I'd rather get rid of it then keep a pile I *know* I won't use. Is that weird?
Anyway, one of the Un-Finished Objects I DID find was some teeny canvases I had purchased after attending a Tim Holtz workshop. I had even gessoed 3 of them. Have absolutely NO clue what I had intended to use them for, though. Got as far as the gesso and then promptly forgot about them...until now.
I decided I'd use those 3 little canvases and make a triptych. Had a blast making it, too!
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| sentiment reads: inspiration comes from within... ♥ (Click for a larger view) |
Isn't that fun? I just painted them each in a different color paint (since they were already gessoed) and then got a HUGE foam stamp, lined them up, and stamped with paint on top of all 3. Added my fancy label-maker sentiment and other small accessories and... VOILA! The hardest part of the whole thing was the eye-hooks and jump-rings. I hand-painted those to match with a black Copic marker. Give a triptych a try sometime. These are fun AND easy to make.
Join the Shopping Our Stash crew this week and dig around for your own Un-Finished Objects to finish up. Then be sure to link up your blog post with the Inlinkz linky frog. Be sure to check out the rest of the SOS DT for even more inspiration.
Have a great week!
{Supplies:
Canvas: 2.5 x 3.5" canvas (Blick's Art Supplies)
Paint: Quinacridone magenta, Phthalo blue - red shade, Hansa yellow medium (Golden), Pearl acrylic paint (Adirondack)
Stamps: Flower foam stamp (Donna Downey)
Accessories: Metal corners, film strip ribbon, jump-rings (Tim Holtz for Ideaology), label maker (Dymo), eye hooks (Darice), black Copic Marker (.Too)}
All my best,
Saturday, June 4, 2011
COMING SOON!!!
I'm super excited that my website is juuuuust about done! I couldn't be happier.
My awesome web designer, Sarah, has been working her rear-end off and has been really patient with me and my lack of all things wordy (I have a tough time talking about ME!...ugh).
Just over FOUR DAYS to go!!!! wow. Someone pinch me. ;)
So here's the deal. My blog IS being moved. It's being moved to the website:
PAPERGRACE.COM (go look!)
And, I will no longer be blogging from Blogger, but from WordPress. I hope that you'll all stay tuned and update your readers, and how you follow me with the new address. WHEN I get the feed address I will post it so that you know how to update, etc. Seriously, it would bum me out if my dear bloggy friends didn't know how to continue following or reading my blog. :(
I'll probably have one more post here...THEN it'll all be the new site. :)
So go check out the under construction page and watch with me as I count down to the new site. Should be fun!
PS - There may be some down time initially here & there, so please be patient (especially the day of the move...I'll probably be down completely! Keep your eyes on the website & the countdown clock).
All my best,
My awesome web designer, Sarah, has been working her rear-end off and has been really patient with me and my lack of all things wordy (I have a tough time talking about ME!...ugh).
Just over FOUR DAYS to go!!!! wow. Someone pinch me. ;)
So here's the deal. My blog IS being moved. It's being moved to the website:
PAPERGRACE.COM (go look!)
And, I will no longer be blogging from Blogger, but from WordPress. I hope that you'll all stay tuned and update your readers, and how you follow me with the new address. WHEN I get the feed address I will post it so that you know how to update, etc. Seriously, it would bum me out if my dear bloggy friends didn't know how to continue following or reading my blog. :(
I'll probably have one more post here...THEN it'll all be the new site. :)
So go check out the under construction page and watch with me as I count down to the new site. Should be fun!
PS - There may be some down time initially here & there, so please be patient (especially the day of the move...I'll probably be down completely! Keep your eyes on the website & the countdown clock).
All my best,
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Jingle Belles - We Three Kings (JB22)
Yay!! Time for another card for the Jingle Belles challenge!! :) I am so NOT gonna be sitting around come December stressing out over making cards. Woooo-hooo!
This week's challenge comes from another guest designer, Julie Tucker-Wolek. Please visit her on her blog at Life with the Tucker & Wolek Clan.
The challenge is Three Kings: " ... we want to see three (or more) different pieces of patterned paper in your card design this week."
THAT, I can most certainly do! :)
Lots of layery goodness! All the patterned paper is from My Minds' Eye and their "I Believe" collection. Love that line. So many of the papers have gorgeous, shimmery bits! So pretty. Click on the pic above to see it larger...it's worth it.
Hope you all have been playing along with the Jingle Belles. This is such a fun challenge!! And speaking of challenges...don't forget the SOS Challenge #2! It's the post right below this one. :)
Have a great week!
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock (Stampin' Up - brown), (Gina K Designs - white), Patterned Paper - I Believe Collection (My Minds' Eye)
Ink: None
Stamps: None
Die-Cutting/Embossing: Seeing Spots Cuttlebug Folder (ProvoCraft), Simply Scallops, Double Scallop Border & Faux Crochet Border Die-Namics (My Favorite Things)
Accessories: Thickers Letter Stickers (American Crafts), Ribbon (Stampin' Up), Capuccino Baker's Twine (The Twinery), Button (Basic Grey).}
All my best,
This week's challenge comes from another guest designer, Julie Tucker-Wolek. Please visit her on her blog at Life with the Tucker & Wolek Clan.
The challenge is Three Kings: " ... we want to see three (or more) different pieces of patterned paper in your card design this week."
THAT, I can most certainly do! :)
Lots of layery goodness! All the patterned paper is from My Minds' Eye and their "I Believe" collection. Love that line. So many of the papers have gorgeous, shimmery bits! So pretty. Click on the pic above to see it larger...it's worth it.
Hope you all have been playing along with the Jingle Belles. This is such a fun challenge!! And speaking of challenges...don't forget the SOS Challenge #2! It's the post right below this one. :)
Have a great week!
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock (Stampin' Up - brown), (Gina K Designs - white), Patterned Paper - I Believe Collection (My Minds' Eye)
Ink: None
Stamps: None
Die-Cutting/Embossing: Seeing Spots Cuttlebug Folder (ProvoCraft), Simply Scallops, Double Scallop Border & Faux Crochet Border Die-Namics (My Favorite Things)
Accessories: Thickers Letter Stickers (American Crafts), Ribbon (Stampin' Up), Capuccino Baker's Twine (The Twinery), Button (Basic Grey).}
All my best,
Shopping Our Stash - Oldies But Goodies!
Hi there! Welcome to another fun challenge with Shopping Our Stash. Hope everyone had a lovely Memorial Day weekend (my U.S. followers) and that some of you participated in the OWH Blog Hop (always a good time and a great cause!).
This week's awesome challenge with SOS is "Oldies but Goodies"! So dig out the absolute oldest stamp (or digi-stamp) you have and ink that baby up! Show it some love and let's see what you can do. :)
Here's the card I made from one of the very first stamp sets I ever bought.
I can't even remember WHERE I bought it, but the copyright date on the back says 2003. Now, I didn't start stamping until 2007-08, so this one's an oldie but a goodie. And, I remember the rubber being unmounted/uncut and having no clue what to do with it. How funny!
Here's a look at the set in the box:
I wonder if Plaid is still making that set? ;) And, no...my sentiment isn't old. It's new. It's Lawn Fawn. But I don't have any old sentiments that aren't Christmas. HAHHA!!
Can't wait to see what everyone digs up to make an "Oldie but Goodie" card. Make sure to link up at the SOS Challenge blog and to check out all the rest of the Design Team, too. Their blogs are on my sidebar, over ---> there.
Have a great week!
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)
Stamps: Bouquet (Plaid Enterprises, Inc), Sophie's Sentiments (Lawn Fawn)
Die-Cutting/Embossing: Petite Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
Accessories: Colored Pencils (Prismacolor), White Gel Pen (Ranger), Ribbon, Pearls (Stampin' Up!), Staples (Tim Holtz for Ideaology)}
All my best,
This week's awesome challenge with SOS is "Oldies but Goodies"! So dig out the absolute oldest stamp (or digi-stamp) you have and ink that baby up! Show it some love and let's see what you can do. :)
Here's the card I made from one of the very first stamp sets I ever bought.
I can't even remember WHERE I bought it, but the copyright date on the back says 2003. Now, I didn't start stamping until 2007-08, so this one's an oldie but a goodie. And, I remember the rubber being unmounted/uncut and having no clue what to do with it. How funny!
Here's a look at the set in the box:
I wonder if Plaid is still making that set? ;) And, no...my sentiment isn't old. It's new. It's Lawn Fawn. But I don't have any old sentiments that aren't Christmas. HAHHA!!
Can't wait to see what everyone digs up to make an "Oldie but Goodie" card. Make sure to link up at the SOS Challenge blog and to check out all the rest of the Design Team, too. Their blogs are on my sidebar, over ---> there.
Have a great week!
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)
Stamps: Bouquet (Plaid Enterprises, Inc), Sophie's Sentiments (Lawn Fawn)
Die-Cutting/Embossing: Petite Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
Accessories: Colored Pencils (Prismacolor), White Gel Pen (Ranger), Ribbon, Pearls (Stampin' Up!), Staples (Tim Holtz for Ideaology)}
All my best,
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Blog Hop Supplies & Info
I've been gone for most of the weekend so I still need to hit up almost everyone's beautiful blogs for the Operation Write Home Blog Hop, but trust me... I WILL! :) I just wanted to type this up real quick for those of you who may have been interested in knowing what I used to make my card:
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock - White (Gina K Designs), Red (Stampin' Up), Patterned Paper - Picket Fence (Lily Bee Design)
Ink: Distress Embossing Ink, Rich Red EP (Ranger)
Stamps: Missing You (Ali Edwards for Technique Tuesday)
Die-Cutting/Embossing: Petite Circles, Ribbon Tag Trio 2 Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
Accessories: Star Punch (Stampin' Up), Baker's Twine (The Twinery), Ribbon (My Favorite Things)}
ALL of the Lily Bee Designs paper packs are awesome!! Get your hands on them! :)
And for those of you who enjoyed my design? Thank you. I wish I could say it was mine. However, I CASE'd it myself. It wouldn't be honest for me to claim it as my own. So to give credit where credit is due...
Please thank the team at the CardPatterns Sketch Blog. :)
Here's the sketch *I* CASE'd :
All I did was flip it on its side. Same sketch, though. I still hope you all will try it out. It's a beautiful sketch!
All my best,
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock - White (Gina K Designs), Red (Stampin' Up), Patterned Paper - Picket Fence (Lily Bee Design)
Ink: Distress Embossing Ink, Rich Red EP (Ranger)
Stamps: Missing You (Ali Edwards for Technique Tuesday)
Die-Cutting/Embossing: Petite Circles, Ribbon Tag Trio 2 Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
Accessories: Star Punch (Stampin' Up), Baker's Twine (The Twinery), Ribbon (My Favorite Things)}
ALL of the Lily Bee Designs paper packs are awesome!! Get your hands on them! :)
And for those of you who enjoyed my design? Thank you. I wish I could say it was mine. However, I CASE'd it myself. It wouldn't be honest for me to claim it as my own. So to give credit where credit is due...
Please thank the team at the CardPatterns Sketch Blog. :)
Here's the sketch *I* CASE'd :
All I did was flip it on its side. Same sketch, though. I still hope you all will try it out. It's a beautiful sketch!
All my best,
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Operation Write Home Blog Hop!
Welcome to my blog and my stop for the the Operation Write Home Memorial Day Weekend Blog Hop!!!!
You should have arrived here from Louise's blog, Trinity Paper Arts, but if not, or if you're lost, OR if you'd rather start at the beginning of the hop just click up ↑ there. I think we've got ya ALL covered. :)
Operation Write Home is a wonderful organization that sends blank handmade cards for our servicemen AND women who are deployed far from home to write and send back home on...what a gift! Please check out their website for a way that you can give by donating your own gift of talent or a monetary donation (if feasible).
Here's my contribution to this year's hop:
On Memorial Day (or the weekend prior, as the case may be) it's important to know that this day is not just about BBQ's and the day off, but the sacrifices that our military make on our behalf each and every day. We live in a home of the free, because of the brave.
Now, please, hop on over to your next stop... The wonderfully talented DIANE at Stampin Ldyglfr62 (click to be taken to her blog!) you'll loooove what she made!
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!
All my best,
You should have arrived here from Louise's blog, Trinity Paper Arts, but if not, or if you're lost, OR if you'd rather start at the beginning of the hop just click up ↑ there. I think we've got ya ALL covered. :)
Operation Write Home is a wonderful organization that sends blank handmade cards for our servicemen AND women who are deployed far from home to write and send back home on...what a gift! Please check out their website for a way that you can give by donating your own gift of talent or a monetary donation (if feasible).
Here's my contribution to this year's hop:
On Memorial Day (or the weekend prior, as the case may be) it's important to know that this day is not just about BBQ's and the day off, but the sacrifices that our military make on our behalf each and every day. We live in a home of the free, because of the brave.
Now, please, hop on over to your next stop... The wonderfully talented DIANE at Stampin Ldyglfr62 (click to be taken to her blog!) you'll loooove what she made!
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!
PS - I'll post again on Monday with the supplies I used . Just in case anyone is interested in knowing what paper I used, stamp set, etc. :) - Future date added so blog stays on top for a few days...not to confuse you. ;)
All my best,
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Purple Haze - JB21
This weeks Jingle Belles challenge really did challenge me. WOW!!... did it ever challenge me. Seriously!
The awesomely talented Amanda Profumo of crafty paper girl is this weeks guest star and she provided us with this photo inspiration:
So pretty!! AND PURPLE!!! I guess I should say that the challenge IS VISIONS OF SUGAR PLUMS. :)
There is sooooo much purple on this card, I swear I'm channeling Jimi Hendrix! (click to hear Purple Haze HAHHA!!)
Can ya dig it?
I tried to pull out some fun elements: the snowflakes, the shimmer, the sheer lace, the fine detail (and, of course, the shades of purple) and put it together. Of course, due to my severe lack of photography skillz you can see absolutely none of the really cool stuff. You'll just have to trust me. You do, right? ;)
Hope that you're having a FABULOUS week!
xo
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock (Stampin' Up), Glitter paper (American Crafts), Shimmer cardstock (Paper Temptress), Shimmer vellum (Paper Source), PP - Picket Fence (Lily Bee Design)
Ink: Concord Grape Distress Ink, Ranger Clear EP (Ranger)
Stamps: Holiday Sayings (Hero Arts)
Die-Cutting/Embossing: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots (ProvoCraft), Large Snowflake Die-Cut (ProvoCraft), Double Scallop Border, Simple Scallop (My Favorite Things)
Accessories: Printed Acetated (Don't remember! Ack! It's a remnant), Ribbon (Offray), Rhinestones, Silver cord, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (Stampin' Up), Small Snowflake Punch (Martha Stewart)}
All my best,
The awesomely talented Amanda Profumo of crafty paper girl is this weeks guest star and she provided us with this photo inspiration:
So pretty!! AND PURPLE!!! I guess I should say that the challenge IS VISIONS OF SUGAR PLUMS. :)
There is sooooo much purple on this card, I swear I'm channeling Jimi Hendrix! (click to hear Purple Haze HAHHA!!)
Can ya dig it?
I tried to pull out some fun elements: the snowflakes, the shimmer, the sheer lace, the fine detail (and, of course, the shades of purple) and put it together. Of course, due to my severe lack of photography skillz you can see absolutely none of the really cool stuff. You'll just have to trust me. You do, right? ;)
Hope that you're having a FABULOUS week!
xo
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock (Stampin' Up), Glitter paper (American Crafts), Shimmer cardstock (Paper Temptress), Shimmer vellum (Paper Source), PP - Picket Fence (Lily Bee Design)
Ink: Concord Grape Distress Ink, Ranger Clear EP (Ranger)
Stamps: Holiday Sayings (Hero Arts)
Die-Cutting/Embossing: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots (ProvoCraft), Large Snowflake Die-Cut (ProvoCraft), Double Scallop Border, Simple Scallop (My Favorite Things)
Accessories: Printed Acetated (Don't remember! Ack! It's a remnant), Ribbon (Offray), Rhinestones, Silver cord, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (Stampin' Up), Small Snowflake Punch (Martha Stewart)}
All my best,
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Shopping Our Stash - Ribbon Rewind
Welcome to our first "official" challenge on Shopping Our Stash. This is a fun one. RIBBON REWIND! Because seriously, being a crafter....who doesn't love ribbon?
"Ribbon Rewind- create a project using either your oldest ribbon or the color of ribbon you have the most of OR use your ribbon in a way you normally don't- like make a flower with it, scrunch it up on a card, weave, make a wreath etc."
What do you think you'll create for this awesome challenge? I know I've hoarded so much ribbon it's ridiculous. And, it's tough because you know you "need" that perfectly matching ribbon for your project, too. Am I right? CAN I GET AN AMEN?! HAHHA!
So, here's what I created for this week's SOS Challenge:
The pretty ribbon is some I kind of stashed away and forgot about (oops!) and was a gift from a Stampin' Up Demo friend of mine, the ric-rac & piece of daisy chain were hand-me-downs from my mom. Yay for Mom! (I actually have a lot of stashed ribbon from my mom.) I tried two new techniques for making ribbon flowers. One is the "poofy" flower which I think is normally reserved for felt...not sure. But I decided to try it with ribbon. I like it! And the second is with the ric-rac. (Would have turned out better with thicker/wider ric-rac.)
Anyway...I hope you like it! Click to see all the fabulousness the DT created this week. You won't want to miss out!!
Alica
Carla
Crystal
Deena
Kristina
Leslie
You are HERE! :)
Marie
Paige
Hope you all are enjoying your week and I can't wait to see what you create with your stash! :)
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock, Presto Patterned Paper (Stampin' Up!)
Ink: Versamagic Chalk Ink - Spring Pansy (Tsukineko), Lavender Lace, Certainly Celery Dye Ink (Stampin' Up!), Distress Embossing Ink (Ranger)
Stamps: Framed Greetings (My Favorite Things)
Die-Cutting/Embossing: Framed Greetings Die-Namics (My Favorite Things)
Accessories: White Embossing Powder (Hero Arts), Rhinestones (Kaisercraft), Pearls (Stampin' Up!)
Hoarded Ribbon: Ribbon Originals Sweet Shop (Stampin' Up!), Daisy cut from a length of daisy chain ribbon, white ric-rac (Mom).}
All my best,
"Ribbon Rewind- create a project using either your oldest ribbon or the color of ribbon you have the most of OR use your ribbon in a way you normally don't- like make a flower with it, scrunch it up on a card, weave, make a wreath etc."
What do you think you'll create for this awesome challenge? I know I've hoarded so much ribbon it's ridiculous. And, it's tough because you know you "need" that perfectly matching ribbon for your project, too. Am I right? CAN I GET AN AMEN?! HAHHA!
So, here's what I created for this week's SOS Challenge:
The pretty ribbon is some I kind of stashed away and forgot about (oops!) and was a gift from a Stampin' Up Demo friend of mine, the ric-rac & piece of daisy chain were hand-me-downs from my mom. Yay for Mom! (I actually have a lot of stashed ribbon from my mom.) I tried two new techniques for making ribbon flowers. One is the "poofy" flower which I think is normally reserved for felt...not sure. But I decided to try it with ribbon. I like it! And the second is with the ric-rac. (Would have turned out better with thicker/wider ric-rac.)
Anyway...I hope you like it! Click to see all the fabulousness the DT created this week. You won't want to miss out!!
Alica
Carla
Crystal
Deena
Kristina
Leslie
You are HERE! :)
Marie
Paige
Hope you all are enjoying your week and I can't wait to see what you create with your stash! :)
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock, Presto Patterned Paper (Stampin' Up!)
Ink: Versamagic Chalk Ink - Spring Pansy (Tsukineko), Lavender Lace, Certainly Celery Dye Ink (Stampin' Up!), Distress Embossing Ink (Ranger)
Stamps: Framed Greetings (My Favorite Things)
Die-Cutting/Embossing: Framed Greetings Die-Namics (My Favorite Things)
Accessories: White Embossing Powder (Hero Arts), Rhinestones (Kaisercraft), Pearls (Stampin' Up!)
Hoarded Ribbon: Ribbon Originals Sweet Shop (Stampin' Up!), Daisy cut from a length of daisy chain ribbon, white ric-rac (Mom).}
All my best,
Monday, May 23, 2011
Maker Faire Bay Area
Maker Faire. I've wanted to go ever since I first heard about it. Part crafty, part DIY, part geek-central. What's not to love? It just so happened that Maker Faire was happening this past weekend in San Mateo and I so desperately NEEDED to go. :) Ya hear me? NEEDED. Yeah, need.
I wanted to be among people who understood what it was like to use their hands and minds in the creative process...whatever the end result was. I didn't care if it was computers, crafts, whatever. I just wanted to immerse myself in the DIY culture. Even if just for one day.
Eddy didn't really want to go, but he finally kind of decided to go. Plus, how else would I get to San Mateo? It's FAR! Well, over an hour away. It's not like I could walk there or anything.
I thought the whole day was AH-MAY-ZING!! So many cool things to take in and see. It was almost overwhelming. Even things that were over my head in geekiness? I didn't care. Just so cool. I wanted to see it all. I got to meet one of the sweetest and loveliest people on the planet, Sarah Hodson (@sarahndipitous on Twitter. If you don't follow her...go, hurry, follow her NOW!). I watched a class she taught and spent some time just listening to her, being inspired by her, and feeling her warmth wash over me. Talk about a super special lady. I ♥ Sarah.
I have also sooo been wanting to learn about needle felting and was fortunate to see a demo AND take a class by the FABULOUS, Moxie! Wow! So awesome. She is funny, down-to-Earth, and so darned gifted! I think she can make ANYTHING out of felt. I swear! I am in awe of this lady. She rocks. Okay, I've babbled on for a VERY long time. You want pics, yes? :)
(Cool bike made out wood!)
("Fire-breathing"-bicycle-thingy)
(Awesome LED lights for bicycle spokes!)
(Lighted "forest")
(Neon "moving" hammerhead shark)
(Lighted Rainbow curtain thing...I don't know what it is, but it's pretty!)
(This was a LASER! When you wave it fast an image appeared! In this case, Charlie Sheen! It was so wild to see! Also hard to take a pic of. HAHHA!)
(No explanation needed. Saw this fella & knew I had to take a pic for my friend, Dana aka Darthsunshine. :) )
(Yep, Star Wars Crafts!! Awesome, right?! ;) )
There were *lots* of steam punk attired people at Maker Faire, such as this amazingly attired woman:
(MOXIE!!!!)
I had a really great time at Maker Faire. If you ever get a chance to go....GO!!! You won't regret it. :)
xo
All my best,
I wanted to be among people who understood what it was like to use their hands and minds in the creative process...whatever the end result was. I didn't care if it was computers, crafts, whatever. I just wanted to immerse myself in the DIY culture. Even if just for one day.
Eddy didn't really want to go, but he finally kind of decided to go. Plus, how else would I get to San Mateo? It's FAR! Well, over an hour away. It's not like I could walk there or anything.
I thought the whole day was AH-MAY-ZING!! So many cool things to take in and see. It was almost overwhelming. Even things that were over my head in geekiness? I didn't care. Just so cool. I wanted to see it all. I got to meet one of the sweetest and loveliest people on the planet, Sarah Hodson (@sarahndipitous on Twitter. If you don't follow her...go, hurry, follow her NOW!). I watched a class she taught and spent some time just listening to her, being inspired by her, and feeling her warmth wash over me. Talk about a super special lady. I ♥ Sarah.
I have also sooo been wanting to learn about needle felting and was fortunate to see a demo AND take a class by the FABULOUS, Moxie! Wow! So awesome. She is funny, down-to-Earth, and so darned gifted! I think she can make ANYTHING out of felt. I swear! I am in awe of this lady. She rocks. Okay, I've babbled on for a VERY long time. You want pics, yes? :)
(Cool bike made out wood!)
("Fire-breathing"-bicycle-thingy)
(Awesome LED lights for bicycle spokes!)
(Lighted "forest")
(Neon "moving" hammerhead shark)
(Lighted Rainbow curtain thing...I don't know what it is, but it's pretty!)
(This was a LASER! When you wave it fast an image appeared! In this case, Charlie Sheen! It was so wild to see! Also hard to take a pic of. HAHHA!)
(No explanation needed. Saw this fella & knew I had to take a pic for my friend, Dana aka Darthsunshine. :) )
(Yep, Star Wars Crafts!! Awesome, right?! ;) )
There were *lots* of steam punk attired people at Maker Faire, such as this amazingly attired woman:
(MOXIE!!!!)
I had a really great time at Maker Faire. If you ever get a chance to go....GO!!! You won't regret it. :)
xo
All my best,
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Jolly Old Saint Nick, Redux ;)
Little did I know the prompt this week for the Jingle Belles was going to be SANTA related!! *shakes fist at Lauren & Steph*
"This week we're celebrating Jolly Old Saint Nicholas by creating cards that feature Santa Claus."
Especially since LAST week I had just done a Santa card. What the...? I own ZERO Santa stamps and had just cut out what I thought was my only Santa image. WAHHHHH!! Yes, please sob for me. Go ahead. I'll wait. I'll even dry your tears for you. I'm nice like that. :)
So I had to go foraging through everything I own to see what I had!! And YAY!! Tim Holtz to the rescue again!! Can I get a "WOOHOO"?! :D
Here's what I came up with this week:
Not my best work in all honesty, but I still like that instead of drawing the focus on Santa (soooo obvious!) I tried (oh, how I tried) to use Stickles & other messy stuff to get y'all to notice other nifty parts of the image, too. Lemme just say that I now I have Stickles in my hair, on my clothes & I think the kitties are now Stickles-sized, too. Ugh.
Oh, and...CORK IS FUN!! That is all. :)
Hope you're having a great week! xo
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock (Stampin' Up), Patterned Paper - Seasonal Paper Stash (Tim Holtz - Ideaology), Cork (QuicKutz)
Embossing/Diecutting: Top Note Die (Stampin Up for Sizzix)
Coloring/Messy Stuff/Accessories: Stickles (Ranger), Liquid Applique (Marvy Luchida), Gelly Roll Clear Star Pen (Sakura), Linen String (PTI), Frosty Flake Brad (Doodlebug Designs), Rhinestones (Kaisercraft), Copics (.Too)}
All my best,
"This week we're celebrating Jolly Old Saint Nicholas by creating cards that feature Santa Claus."
Especially since LAST week I had just done a Santa card. What the...? I own ZERO Santa stamps and had just cut out what I thought was my only Santa image. WAHHHHH!! Yes, please sob for me. Go ahead. I'll wait. I'll even dry your tears for you. I'm nice like that. :)
So I had to go foraging through everything I own to see what I had!! And YAY!! Tim Holtz to the rescue again!! Can I get a "WOOHOO"?! :D
Here's what I came up with this week:
Not my best work in all honesty, but I still like that instead of drawing the focus on Santa (soooo obvious!) I tried (oh, how I tried) to use Stickles & other messy stuff to get y'all to notice other nifty parts of the image, too. Lemme just say that I now I have Stickles in my hair, on my clothes & I think the kitties are now Stickles-sized, too. Ugh.
Oh, and...CORK IS FUN!! That is all. :)
Hope you're having a great week! xo
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock (Stampin' Up), Patterned Paper - Seasonal Paper Stash (Tim Holtz - Ideaology), Cork (QuicKutz)
Embossing/Diecutting: Top Note Die (Stampin Up for Sizzix)
Coloring/Messy Stuff/Accessories: Stickles (Ranger), Liquid Applique (Marvy Luchida), Gelly Roll Clear Star Pen (Sakura), Linen String (PTI), Frosty Flake Brad (Doodlebug Designs), Rhinestones (Kaisercraft), Copics (.Too)}
All my best,
Monday, May 16, 2011
Slow Cooker Lasagna
No crafty related post today. Today I present a FOOD related post!! YAYAYAYYA!! I made slow cooker lasagna and it was soooo yummy I am sharing it with you my bloggy friends. Aren't you happy? I knew you would be. :)
I have no pics, unfortunately, because it's already in a state of demolishment and I'm not about to make another one JUST so I can take pictures. I mean, I love you guys, but that's just wasteful. ;)
So here's the dealio. I am not a cook. In fact, I really don't like to cook. It's time consuming and I dislike cleaning up. Blech. So messy. Raw meat?! Ewwww. So I look for shortcuts to almost anything!! I also DO want us to eat as healthy as we can. So I like to search out recipes on SparkRecipes. This one for the slow cooker lasagna REALLY caught my eye!
Ingredients
16 oz (1 lb) ground beef, 96 % lean
2 c eggplant, diced (no need to peel it) ** (I used zucchini) **
1 jar low-sodium marinara sauce **or the sauce you like best**
1/4 t red pepper flakes
2 t dried thyme
1 1/4 c water
15 oz. ricotta cheese, part skim
1 T parsley chopped **(fresh!!!)**
1/4 c egg substitute (or 1 egg white)
1 c shredded Italian blend cheese **(I used a low fat variety, very yummy...I taste-tested first) **
6 lasagna noodles, dried, no boil variety **(If you can find wheat, I'd try to use that for extra fiber) **
Directions
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over moderate heat; drain any excess fat. Stir in red pepper flakes, thyme, marinara sauce, eggplant (or zucchini), and water. In a bowl combine the egg substitute, ricotta, Italian cheese blend, and parsley. Place enough meat sauce to cover the bottom of slow cooker. Top with 2-3 noodles, broken to cover the meat sauce. Repeat layer. Top second layer with cheese mixture and finish with a top layer of the meat mixture. Cover and set slow cooker on low. Cook for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
**(Some people said that using eggplant made it too watery, I like zucchini better and I cut it into very small pieces)**
As far as the layering? Ignore what they say above. Seriously. Do the meat/sauce layer, then noodles, then cheese, then meat, noodles, meat/sauce, then dot with remainder of cheese. Trust me. :D
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHEF_MEG.
If you make it let me know!! We loved it. And I'm a picky eater!! :) G'night.
All my best,
I have no pics, unfortunately, because it's already in a state of demolishment and I'm not about to make another one JUST so I can take pictures. I mean, I love you guys, but that's just wasteful. ;)
So here's the dealio. I am not a cook. In fact, I really don't like to cook. It's time consuming and I dislike cleaning up. Blech. So messy. Raw meat?! Ewwww. So I look for shortcuts to almost anything!! I also DO want us to eat as healthy as we can. So I like to search out recipes on SparkRecipes. This one for the slow cooker lasagna REALLY caught my eye!
Ingredients
16 oz (1 lb) ground beef, 96 % lean
2 c eggplant, diced (no need to peel it) ** (I used zucchini) **
1 jar low-sodium marinara sauce **or the sauce you like best**
1/4 t red pepper flakes
2 t dried thyme
1 1/4 c water
15 oz. ricotta cheese, part skim
1 T parsley chopped **(fresh!!!)**
1/4 c egg substitute (or 1 egg white)
1 c shredded Italian blend cheese **(I used a low fat variety, very yummy...I taste-tested first) **
6 lasagna noodles, dried, no boil variety **(If you can find wheat, I'd try to use that for extra fiber) **
Directions
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over moderate heat; drain any excess fat. Stir in red pepper flakes, thyme, marinara sauce, eggplant (or zucchini), and water. In a bowl combine the egg substitute, ricotta, Italian cheese blend, and parsley. Place enough meat sauce to cover the bottom of slow cooker. Top with 2-3 noodles, broken to cover the meat sauce. Repeat layer. Top second layer with cheese mixture and finish with a top layer of the meat mixture. Cover and set slow cooker on low. Cook for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
**(Some people said that using eggplant made it too watery, I like zucchini better and I cut it into very small pieces)**
As far as the layering? Ignore what they say above. Seriously. Do the meat/sauce layer, then noodles, then cheese, then meat, noodles, meat/sauce, then dot with remainder of cheese. Trust me. :D
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHEF_MEG.
If you make it let me know!! We loved it. And I'm a picky eater!! :) G'night.
All my best,
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Christmas Blast from the Past
Hi! I'm posting my Jingle Belles card a little late, but better late than never, right? :D
The challenge from the Jingle Belles was the Spirit of Christmas Past. Here's what they said: "We're asking you to create a card celebrating all things vintage. It could mean incorporating true vintage elements ... or just a vintage style ... whatever says "vintage" to you."
Can I just say "YAY"? I love vintage. I have a lot of vintage-y type things, but I'd like to spend a long time really working on this and I was out of town for a few days...and well...I guess my whining does no good, eh? A few days should be enough time for any normal person. I'm just not normal. :D
Oh well.
Here's what I managed to pull together yesterday. Had to let him dry overnight, though:
I wish the image was true vintage, but it sure looks that way, doesn't it? Love that Santa. And that crochet is soooo soft and floppy, you'd swear it was vintage! However, there IS a true vintage item on my card. The button. I almost hated to use it, but it was a perfect match and added such balance.
Thanks for looking! Have a great week. xo
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock (Stampin' Up), Seasonal Paper Stash (Tim Holtz - Ideaology)
Paint: Acrylic Paint Dabbers (Adirondack - Ranger)
Sticker: Seasonal Salvage Stickers (Tim Holtz - Ideaology)
Die-Cutting/Embossing: Seeing Spots Embossing Folder (ProvoCraft)
Accessories: Ribbon (Stampin' Up), Crochet Lace (Wright's Creative Classics), Stickles (Ranger), FlowerSoft Polar White, Button (Vintage), Thread (PTI).}
All my best,
The challenge from the Jingle Belles was the Spirit of Christmas Past. Here's what they said: "We're asking you to create a card celebrating all things vintage. It could mean incorporating true vintage elements ... or just a vintage style ... whatever says "vintage" to you."
Can I just say "YAY"? I love vintage. I have a lot of vintage-y type things, but I'd like to spend a long time really working on this and I was out of town for a few days...and well...I guess my whining does no good, eh? A few days should be enough time for any normal person. I'm just not normal. :D
Oh well.
Here's what I managed to pull together yesterday. Had to let him dry overnight, though:
I wish the image was true vintage, but it sure looks that way, doesn't it? Love that Santa. And that crochet is soooo soft and floppy, you'd swear it was vintage! However, there IS a true vintage item on my card. The button. I almost hated to use it, but it was a perfect match and added such balance.
Thanks for looking! Have a great week. xo
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock (Stampin' Up), Seasonal Paper Stash (Tim Holtz - Ideaology)
Paint: Acrylic Paint Dabbers (Adirondack - Ranger)
Sticker: Seasonal Salvage Stickers (Tim Holtz - Ideaology)
Die-Cutting/Embossing: Seeing Spots Embossing Folder (ProvoCraft)
Accessories: Ribbon (Stampin' Up), Crochet Lace (Wright's Creative Classics), Stickles (Ranger), FlowerSoft Polar White, Button (Vintage), Thread (PTI).}
All my best,
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Shopping Our Stash Kick-Off Party
SQUUUUUUUUUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
I'm soooo super excited today. Why? Well, because today I get the awesome privilege to welcome you to the kick-off of the Shopping Our Stash Challenge Blog !!!
First, allow me to introduce the SOS Design Team Crew:
Alica
Carla
Crystal
Deena
Kristina
Leslie
Lisa --> MEEEEEE!!! (can you believe it?!)
Marie
Paige
Starting today and lasting through May 23rd the SOS Team is hosting a virtual "Open House". We're asking YOU to join us in the open house by posting pics of your craft table/space, or maybe just a peek at your yummy stamps (whatever you want to share!), and link the post back to the SOS Blog using the blue inlinkz frog! :)
Here is MY awesome mess of a craft space. :D
Pretty, huh? ;)
And if that isn't enough, just hang on to your hats! :
Oh yeah. You're jealous, aren't ya? Try to contain yourself. :D I'll show even MORE pics of my mess next Tuesday when the official Kick-Off Challenge Begins.
Now it's YOUR turn. You saw MY mess of a space! So get busy. ;) Take those pics, do a quick little blog post and link up to the SOS Challenge Blog. You have TWO FULL WEEKS! It's always fun to see behind the scenes where we spend so much of our time and hard-earned money.
Be sure to visit the rest of the DT's blogs and show them some love. Say hi! :) You'll see some spaces like mine and some beautiful spaces, too. And, of course there will be some goodies given away, too. Be sure to follow or bookmark this fabby new challenge blog and join us in what is sure to be a LOT of fun. First challenge is May 24th!
All my best,
I'm soooo super excited today. Why? Well, because today I get the awesome privilege to welcome you to the kick-off of the Shopping Our Stash Challenge Blog !!!
First, allow me to introduce the SOS Design Team Crew:
Alica
Carla
Crystal
Deena
Kristina
Leslie
Lisa --> MEEEEEE!!! (can you believe it?!)
Marie
Paige
Starting today and lasting through May 23rd the SOS Team is hosting a virtual "Open House". We're asking YOU to join us in the open house by posting pics of your craft table/space, or maybe just a peek at your yummy stamps (whatever you want to share!), and link the post back to the SOS Blog using the blue inlinkz frog! :)
Here is MY awesome mess of a craft space. :D
Pretty, huh? ;)
And if that isn't enough, just hang on to your hats! :
Oh yeah. You're jealous, aren't ya? Try to contain yourself. :D I'll show even MORE pics of my mess next Tuesday when the official Kick-Off Challenge Begins.
Now it's YOUR turn. You saw MY mess of a space! So get busy. ;) Take those pics, do a quick little blog post and link up to the SOS Challenge Blog. You have TWO FULL WEEKS! It's always fun to see behind the scenes where we spend so much of our time and hard-earned money.
Be sure to visit the rest of the DT's blogs and show them some love. Say hi! :) You'll see some spaces like mine and some beautiful spaces, too. And, of course there will be some goodies given away, too. Be sure to follow or bookmark this fabby new challenge blog and join us in what is sure to be a LOT of fun. First challenge is May 24th!
All my best,
Friday, May 6, 2011
Racing for Women Everywhere!!!
Trying to get a little rest tonight before tomorrow's big day. RACE DAY!!
Tomorrow is my 5K Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Southern Nevada. I'm pretty excited. Though, honestly? I wish I didn't HAVE to race.
I wish that breast cancer wasn't such a prevalent cancer in the lives of women. I wish that it wasn't affecting soooo many women that I personally know. I wish that *I* hadn't had a scare, too. And I wish that technology were so that it wasn't such a scary thing to get a mammogram. And that the government hadn't made it sound like they weren't necessary as often as they are. (What the heck?!)
I'll be proudly donning my pretty pink sash for being one of the Top 100 Fundraisers in the morning (yay me!!) and eagerly searching out coffee since we all know how much I loathe mornings. And, I may even be on the news!! How cool is THAT?! But, it still doesn't change the reason WHY I'm running...
I'm running for YOU. And me. And for women everywhere. So that we can have more. More technology, more options, and LESS breast cancer. Yes, actually, that's it. I'm running for less. Who knew?
If you feel like helping out my fundraising with a dollar or two (trust me, I may be in the top 100, but I haven't raised THAT much) I have until May 31st and every single dollar helps this cause. I have a direct link you can click : papergrace Susan Komen page Just make sure to click "Donate to Lisa" around the thermometer thingy. ;)
I'll be live tweeting from the event! YAY!! And will post back here with pics after I get back to California.
Thanks for all your love & support.
All my best,
Tomorrow is my 5K Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Southern Nevada. I'm pretty excited. Though, honestly? I wish I didn't HAVE to race.
I wish that breast cancer wasn't such a prevalent cancer in the lives of women. I wish that it wasn't affecting soooo many women that I personally know. I wish that *I* hadn't had a scare, too. And I wish that technology were so that it wasn't such a scary thing to get a mammogram. And that the government hadn't made it sound like they weren't necessary as often as they are. (What the heck?!)
I'll be proudly donning my pretty pink sash for being one of the Top 100 Fundraisers in the morning (yay me!!) and eagerly searching out coffee since we all know how much I loathe mornings. And, I may even be on the news!! How cool is THAT?! But, it still doesn't change the reason WHY I'm running...
I'm running for YOU. And me. And for women everywhere. So that we can have more. More technology, more options, and LESS breast cancer. Yes, actually, that's it. I'm running for less. Who knew?
If you feel like helping out my fundraising with a dollar or two (trust me, I may be in the top 100, but I haven't raised THAT much) I have until May 31st and every single dollar helps this cause. I have a direct link you can click : papergrace Susan Komen page Just make sure to click "Donate to Lisa" around the thermometer thingy. ;)
I'll be live tweeting from the event! YAY!! And will post back here with pics after I get back to California.
Thanks for all your love & support.
All my best,
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Cardstock Christmas - JB18
I AM SOOOO LATE FOR THIS JINGLE BELLES CHALLENGE!!! :(
My deepest apologies to Guest Star Jess Moyer who deserved to have me post on time. She had a great idea, but this week has been a bit of a challenge of its own for me. Please visit her blog, Basic Jess, and show her some love. She is super creative!
So this week Jess' challenge for us? No designer paper !! Ooookay. I love designer paper and I can't use it?! You evil woman. But even though I am late, I accepted the challenge and here's what I came up with:
Now, I *DID* use a teeny bit of Baker's Twine, an itty-bitty bit of glitter, and three puny pearls. ;) BUT, the important part? NO DESIGNER PAPER!!! YIPPEE!!!
So, I gotta get this linked up in the comments since I'm a slacker, but I hope y'all like it too.
I'm off to Vegas for 3 days tomorrow VERY early in the morning. I'm doing the Susan Komen Race for the Cure. I raised a little bit of money (thanks to my beautiful friends and family) and I am one of the Top 100 FundRacers!! Super Excited. I get a nifty sash & everything. :) I'll take pics.
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend & a Happy Mother's day to all you moms. I'm a fur-mom. My kitties loooove me. ;)
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock (Stampin' Up), Core Impressions Jenni Bowlin Collection (Core'dinations)
Die-Cutting/Embossing: Rolled flower, Faux crochet border Die-Namics (My Favorite Things)
Accessories: Baker's Twine, Maraschino (The Twinery), Glitter - Dazzling Diamonds, Pearls (Stampin' Up), Paper Crimper (Fiskars), Corner Chomper (We-R-Memory Keepers), Stickers (Girls' Paperie), Glossy Accents (Ranger)}
All my best,
My deepest apologies to Guest Star Jess Moyer who deserved to have me post on time. She had a great idea, but this week has been a bit of a challenge of its own for me. Please visit her blog, Basic Jess, and show her some love. She is super creative!
So this week Jess' challenge for us? No designer paper !! Ooookay. I love designer paper and I can't use it?! You evil woman. But even though I am late, I accepted the challenge and here's what I came up with:
Now, I *DID* use a teeny bit of Baker's Twine, an itty-bitty bit of glitter, and three puny pearls. ;) BUT, the important part? NO DESIGNER PAPER!!! YIPPEE!!!
So, I gotta get this linked up in the comments since I'm a slacker, but I hope y'all like it too.
I'm off to Vegas for 3 days tomorrow VERY early in the morning. I'm doing the Susan Komen Race for the Cure. I raised a little bit of money (thanks to my beautiful friends and family) and I am one of the Top 100 FundRacers!! Super Excited. I get a nifty sash & everything. :) I'll take pics.
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend & a Happy Mother's day to all you moms. I'm a fur-mom. My kitties loooove me. ;)
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock (Stampin' Up), Core Impressions Jenni Bowlin Collection (Core'dinations)
Die-Cutting/Embossing: Rolled flower, Faux crochet border Die-Namics (My Favorite Things)
Accessories: Baker's Twine, Maraschino (The Twinery), Glitter - Dazzling Diamonds, Pearls (Stampin' Up), Paper Crimper (Fiskars), Corner Chomper (We-R-Memory Keepers), Stickers (Girls' Paperie), Glossy Accents (Ranger)}
All my best,
A Card Named Fred
This is all about a little 'ol card that started out in Texas, made it's way all across the U.S. and Canada to show a VERY special friend how much she means to us.
Hopefully you arrived here from Leslie's Blog. You did, right?! Good.
Fred was made out of love. Love for Sue. To show her how in her time of need, during the loss of her mom, that she is, and will never be, alone. Fred was made piece by piece. With love and tenderness. We each left a tiny piece of ourselves on that card. To show that we care.
Dear Sue, may you ALWAYS know how very much you are loved. And may you never, ever feel alone. We can't bring your mom back. But we can lift you up in friendship and joy.
Here is the little piece of love *I* left on the card named Fred. :)
See those pearls? Yep. My handiwork. And thanks to Michelle I actually HAVE a photo to share since I can't follow instructions. AND thanks to Lydia for making it look awesome! xoxo
If there are any lost links along our little blog hop for the card named Fred you can always start at the beginning at Lydia's Blog. Please hop along on to your NEXT stop which is MICHELLE'S BLOG and see what she added to Fred! :D
All my best,
Hopefully you arrived here from Leslie's Blog. You did, right?! Good.
Fred was made out of love. Love for Sue. To show her how in her time of need, during the loss of her mom, that she is, and will never be, alone. Fred was made piece by piece. With love and tenderness. We each left a tiny piece of ourselves on that card. To show that we care.
Dear Sue, may you ALWAYS know how very much you are loved. And may you never, ever feel alone. We can't bring your mom back. But we can lift you up in friendship and joy.
Here is the little piece of love *I* left on the card named Fred. :)
See those pearls? Yep. My handiwork. And thanks to Michelle I actually HAVE a photo to share since I can't follow instructions. AND thanks to Lydia for making it look awesome! xoxo
If there are any lost links along our little blog hop for the card named Fred you can always start at the beginning at Lydia's Blog. Please hop along on to your NEXT stop which is MICHELLE'S BLOG and see what she added to Fred! :D
All my best,
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Recycled, Re-used & Getting Jingle-y
I will be the first to admit I'm not the best at re-purposing my supplies/scraps to make another card, so this week's challenge at the Jingle Belle blog had me kind of, ummm, lost?
But, I was not about to let our lovely Guest Star Kathe D. down!! She had this fabby idea for Earth Day & even though I'm cutting it close, I knew I had to participate. Please check out her Flickr gallery and see all her wonderful craftiness.
I started out by digging through my recycle bag (I live in California...we HAVE to recycle. In fact, our recycle "trash" can is 3 times larger than our regular trash can. No lie!). I dug out some "green" bubble wrap (it's recyclable), a plastic thing that formerly housed my new power cord for my laptop, and some cardboard from the 6-pack of yogurt. Score! 3 things to use for my card? Coolio! Now how would I use them? In such a short time? ACK!! Here's what I did:
I took a pic of the supplies, too! :)
So there ya have it! A thoroughly Recycled Reindeer card. Woo Hoo!
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock - Naturals White, Kraft (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Archival Ink - Coffee (Ranger)
Stamps: Bells & Boughs (Stampin' Up)
Die-cutting/Embossing: Reindeer Flight (Tim Holtz Alterations/Sizzix), Framed Greetings Die-Namic (My Favorite Things)
Accessories: Gold, Pearl, White Adirondack Acrylic Paint (Ranger), Twine, Gold Cord (Stampin' Up), Tissue Tape,Tiny Attacher (Tim Holtz Idealology).
Recycled Bits: Plastic packaging from Laptop power cord, bubble wrap, and cardboard from 6 pack of yogurt.}
All my best,
But, I was not about to let our lovely Guest Star Kathe D. down!! She had this fabby idea for Earth Day & even though I'm cutting it close, I knew I had to participate. Please check out her Flickr gallery and see all her wonderful craftiness.
I started out by digging through my recycle bag (I live in California...we HAVE to recycle. In fact, our recycle "trash" can is 3 times larger than our regular trash can. No lie!). I dug out some "green" bubble wrap (it's recyclable), a plastic thing that formerly housed my new power cord for my laptop, and some cardboard from the 6-pack of yogurt. Score! 3 things to use for my card? Coolio! Now how would I use them? In such a short time? ACK!! Here's what I did:
I took a pic of the supplies, too! :)
So there ya have it! A thoroughly Recycled Reindeer card. Woo Hoo!
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock - Naturals White, Kraft (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Archival Ink - Coffee (Ranger)
Stamps: Bells & Boughs (Stampin' Up)
Die-cutting/Embossing: Reindeer Flight (Tim Holtz Alterations/Sizzix), Framed Greetings Die-Namic (My Favorite Things)
Accessories: Gold, Pearl, White Adirondack Acrylic Paint (Ranger), Twine, Gold Cord (Stampin' Up), Tissue Tape,Tiny Attacher (Tim Holtz Idealology).
Recycled Bits: Plastic packaging from Laptop power cord, bubble wrap, and cardboard from 6 pack of yogurt.}
All my best,
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Blessed Easter
Wishing you all the happiest and most blessed Easter. (Even if you DON'T celebrate!) I hope you know how very cherished all of you are and I hope you know all the joys that this day brings.
{Supplies:
Cardstock: White (Gina K Designs)
Ink: Embossing Distress Ink, Pumice Stone Distress Ink (Ranger), Embossing powder - gold (Stampin Up)
Stamps: Crosses of Hope (Stampin Up), Mega Mixed Messages (PTI)
Die-cutting/Embossing: Petite Oval/scalloped petite oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Leafy Branch Cuttlebug Embossing Folder (Provocraft)
Coloring Medium: Copics (.Too)}
All my best,
{Supplies:
Cardstock: White (Gina K Designs)
Ink: Embossing Distress Ink, Pumice Stone Distress Ink (Ranger), Embossing powder - gold (Stampin Up)
Stamps: Crosses of Hope (Stampin Up), Mega Mixed Messages (PTI)
Die-cutting/Embossing: Petite Oval/scalloped petite oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Leafy Branch Cuttlebug Embossing Folder (Provocraft)
Coloring Medium: Copics (.Too)}
All my best,
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
The Jingle Belles are to "Die" For
I use dies a LOT. I'm breaking out all sorts of dies (Die-Namics, Nestabilities, die-cuts) on almost every project that I make. They add a certain depth to what I make that just regular 'ol stamping just can't achieve. So, this week's prompt over on the Jingle Belle's blog was right up my alley:
"Create a Christmas card to die (cut) for! This week we're featuring *DIECUTS* in our cards."
SWEET!!
The Jingle Belles Guest Belle of the week is the super sweet June Houck of Simply Elegant Papercrafts and DT Member for Betty Bee's Buzz. I love June's card so much this week. You should absolutely check out her blog to see what she created. You'll swoon, for sure!
So, you'll think I went NUTS with die-cuts, right? Well, sort of. ;) They're just not HUGE! ;) There are SIXTEEN die-cuts on my card. But 15 of them aren't that obvious. Kind of small, really. ;) Take a look:
Whatcha think? I love that bunny on his little sled sooooo much!!
So each teeny piece of that banner? Yep, a individual die-cut! Took me for...ev...AH!!! But, totally adorable, isn't it? It has more pieces, but seriously the thought of cutting more made my mind scramble. HAHHA! Especially after coloring and cutting the bunny, too. :) There's lots of shimmery on this card, too, which *sigh* AGAIN...you really can't see. Stickles, etc. Just imagine it, okay? :D
Hope you like it and it makes you smile!
Happy Tuesday! xoxo
{Supplies:
Cardstock: White (Gina K Designs), Red (Scrap), Patterned Paper - Wintertime (Echo Park)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)
Stamps: Winter Bunny (Lawn Fawn), Typewriter Alphabet (My Favorite Things)
Die-Cutting: Fish-Tail Banner, Zig-Zag Die-Namics (My Favorite Things)
Accessories: Maraschino baker's twine (The Twinery), Glossy Accents, Stardust Stickles (Ranger), Liquid Applique (Marvy), Copic Markers (.Too), Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen (Sakura)}
All my best,
"Create a Christmas card to die (cut) for! This week we're featuring *DIECUTS* in our cards."
SWEET!!
The Jingle Belles Guest Belle of the week is the super sweet June Houck of Simply Elegant Papercrafts and DT Member for Betty Bee's Buzz. I love June's card so much this week. You should absolutely check out her blog to see what she created. You'll swoon, for sure!
So, you'll think I went NUTS with die-cuts, right? Well, sort of. ;) They're just not HUGE! ;) There are SIXTEEN die-cuts on my card. But 15 of them aren't that obvious. Kind of small, really. ;) Take a look:
Whatcha think? I love that bunny on his little sled sooooo much!!
So each teeny piece of that banner? Yep, a individual die-cut! Took me for...ev...AH!!! But, totally adorable, isn't it? It has more pieces, but seriously the thought of cutting more made my mind scramble. HAHHA! Especially after coloring and cutting the bunny, too. :) There's lots of shimmery on this card, too, which *sigh* AGAIN...you really can't see. Stickles, etc. Just imagine it, okay? :D
Hope you like it and it makes you smile!
Happy Tuesday! xoxo
{Supplies:
Cardstock: White (Gina K Designs), Red (Scrap), Patterned Paper - Wintertime (Echo Park)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)
Stamps: Winter Bunny (Lawn Fawn), Typewriter Alphabet (My Favorite Things)
Die-Cutting: Fish-Tail Banner, Zig-Zag Die-Namics (My Favorite Things)
Accessories: Maraschino baker's twine (The Twinery), Glossy Accents, Stardust Stickles (Ranger), Liquid Applique (Marvy), Copic Markers (.Too), Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen (Sakura)}
All my best,
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Daisy Girl - MFTWSC15
I finally made another card for My Favorite Things Wednesday Sketch Club!! YAY!! I've been wanting to make another card for this group for such a long time. I love MFT. *sigh* I really do.
ANYWAY!! Here's the sketch for this week:
Now, I went to make my card. I decided to use Copics on my cutie-pie Pure Innocence stamp (which I'm no pro at...but I'm LEARNING!!) and as I was putting things together I realized I had flipped the sketch. Hmmph! Didn't mean to. But I did. Most times I do it on purpose, but this time I didn't. Oops. Oh well, I like how it turned out.
Isn't she sweeeeeeeet? :D And that patterned paper? Isn't it just the best? That would be Picket Fence by Lily Bee Design. I am in LOVE with it. ♥
I hope everyone had a beautiful weekend. I wish you a glorious start to a brand-new week!
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock - White (Gina K Designs), Colored (Stampin Up), Patterned Paper - Picket Fence (Lily Bee Design)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)
Stamps: Crazy for Daisies (My Favorite Things)
Die-Cutting: Jumbo Scallops, Dizzy Doily Die-Namics (My Favorite Things), Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
Color Medium: Copic Markers
Accessories: Seam Binding Ribbon, Pearl (Stampin Up), Black Glitter (Martha Stewart)}
All my best,
ANYWAY!! Here's the sketch for this week:
Now, I went to make my card. I decided to use Copics on my cutie-pie Pure Innocence stamp (which I'm no pro at...but I'm LEARNING!!) and as I was putting things together I realized I had flipped the sketch. Hmmph! Didn't mean to. But I did. Most times I do it on purpose, but this time I didn't. Oops. Oh well, I like how it turned out.
Isn't she sweeeeeeeet? :D And that patterned paper? Isn't it just the best? That would be Picket Fence by Lily Bee Design. I am in LOVE with it. ♥
I hope everyone had a beautiful weekend. I wish you a glorious start to a brand-new week!
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock - White (Gina K Designs), Colored (Stampin Up), Patterned Paper - Picket Fence (Lily Bee Design)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)
Stamps: Crazy for Daisies (My Favorite Things)
Die-Cutting: Jumbo Scallops, Dizzy Doily Die-Namics (My Favorite Things), Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
Color Medium: Copic Markers
Accessories: Seam Binding Ribbon, Pearl (Stampin Up), Black Glitter (Martha Stewart)}
All my best,
Friday, April 15, 2011
Moxie Fab: Tuesday Trigger - Porch Play
It IS Spring, isn't it? You wouldn't know it around the Bay Area! Brrr... I'm still waiting for it to warm up. Where are my 80 degree temps?! WHERE?!
When I saw this weeks Tuesday Trigger over at Moxie Fab World it just screeeaaamed Spring. The colors are so fresh & happy. Love it. Check out the inspiration pic:
OH...EM...GEE!! I know, right?
I love the bold, yet Spring-y colors, that GORGEOUS frame on the mirror, the flowers, the crisp white, the chair, the scallops... Yes, in fact, I *could* go on & on! ;)
Here's my little 'ol interpretation of that:
I can't believe that I'm going to admit that I actually love my OWN card. Is that weird?
Well, my dears...It's FRIDAY!! YAY!! I'm so happy. I'm going to enjoy a little warmth & sun this weekend. Maybe head into Berkeley and pick up a few crafty things and then go up to Napa Sunday and see Eddy's wonderful family. Pure joy! Wishing you all a lovely weekend! xoxo
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardtock - White (base layer - Gina K Designs), Patterned Paper (Echo Park For the Record Collection)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Paint: Red Pepper, Pitch Black (Adirondack Acrylic Paint - Ranger)
Stamps: Essential Sentiments (MFT)
Die-cutting: Jumbo scallops, Scalloped scallop, Mini-rolled roses Die-Namics (MFT)
Accessories: Metal frame, distressing tool, sanding grip (Tim Holtz), Ribbon Trim (Webster's Pages), Pearls (Stampin' Up)}
All my best,
When I saw this weeks Tuesday Trigger over at Moxie Fab World it just screeeaaamed Spring. The colors are so fresh & happy. Love it. Check out the inspiration pic:
OH...EM...GEE!! I know, right?
I love the bold, yet Spring-y colors, that GORGEOUS frame on the mirror, the flowers, the crisp white, the chair, the scallops... Yes, in fact, I *could* go on & on! ;)
Here's my little 'ol interpretation of that:
I can't believe that I'm going to admit that I actually love my OWN card. Is that weird?
Well, my dears...It's FRIDAY!! YAY!! I'm so happy. I'm going to enjoy a little warmth & sun this weekend. Maybe head into Berkeley and pick up a few crafty things and then go up to Napa Sunday and see Eddy's wonderful family. Pure joy! Wishing you all a lovely weekend! xoxo
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardtock - White (base layer - Gina K Designs), Patterned Paper (Echo Park For the Record Collection)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Paint: Red Pepper, Pitch Black (Adirondack Acrylic Paint - Ranger)
Stamps: Essential Sentiments (MFT)
Die-cutting: Jumbo scallops, Scalloped scallop, Mini-rolled roses Die-Namics (MFT)
Accessories: Metal frame, distressing tool, sanding grip (Tim Holtz), Ribbon Trim (Webster's Pages), Pearls (Stampin' Up)}
All my best,
Monday, April 11, 2011
FINALLY Getting Sketchy with Tiff!
One of the sweetest people in all of the crafty blogosphere is Tiffany Johnson, aka iheartart or tiffguam or if you just want to call it like it is: craaaaaazy talented!! ;) This girl has it ALL going on. I was fortunate enough to meet this sweetie-diva last year at CHA and she's just a whirlwind of creative energy.
ANYWAY...she has started to do her own sketches on her blog called Sketchy Sundays and they are so super fun. For some dumb reason I just haven't done one. YET! But today's the day that changes. YAY!! She is already into her 15th sketch and here I am sadly just doing my 1st, but better to start now than not at all, right?! RIGHT!
Here's her awesome sketch:
I, being me, had to change it around just a little. I flipped it. :D
I had to play with some stuff that's been giving me the evil eye. Tim Holtz glassine paper, his Kraft Resist Paper, and a new stamp set from MFT. Yay! So while the colors may not seem Spring-y I kinda like it.
Hope everyone has eased into the new week. :)
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock (SU), Kraft Resist & Glassine (Tim Holtz)
Ink: Various Blues & Black Archival Ink (Ranger)
Stamps: Clearly Sentimental About Success (MFT), Old Letter Writing (Hero)
Die-Cutting/Embossing: Tattered Florals (Sizzix), Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
Color Medium: Perfect Pearls
Accessories: Button (Tim Holtz), Ribbon (stash)}
All my best,
ANYWAY...she has started to do her own sketches on her blog called Sketchy Sundays and they are so super fun. For some dumb reason I just haven't done one. YET! But today's the day that changes. YAY!! She is already into her 15th sketch and here I am sadly just doing my 1st, but better to start now than not at all, right?! RIGHT!
Here's her awesome sketch:
I, being me, had to change it around just a little. I flipped it. :D
I had to play with some stuff that's been giving me the evil eye. Tim Holtz glassine paper, his Kraft Resist Paper, and a new stamp set from MFT. Yay! So while the colors may not seem Spring-y I kinda like it.
Hope everyone has eased into the new week. :)
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock (SU), Kraft Resist & Glassine (Tim Holtz)
Ink: Various Blues & Black Archival Ink (Ranger)
Stamps: Clearly Sentimental About Success (MFT), Old Letter Writing (Hero)
Die-Cutting/Embossing: Tattered Florals (Sizzix), Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
Color Medium: Perfect Pearls
Accessories: Button (Tim Holtz), Ribbon (stash)}
All my best,
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Opportunity for Growth
This post is all about learning. Learning how to let go and move on. I don't do this often enough. I really don't. When it comes to crafting I don't look at mistakes and think, "what else can I make out of this?", I just get mad at myself. It's a vicious cycle.
I started out today with an image I had colored last night using a super pretty new image from MFT called Inspired by Spring (I think it may be sold out currently since I can't do anything but link to an image from their blog.) I wanted to use it for the MFT Wednesday Sketch Club #14. I had gone a bit overboard and decided I wanted to color my eggs. So when I went to make the card for the sketch absolutely nothing went right. Nothing. It was a disaster. I tore the whole thing apart.
But...instead of trashing it (as I normally would have) I was encouraged by one of my Twitter friends, two actually - Leslie and Shaleeta - to not give up.
My humble card:
I think I may just keep this card for myself. To remind myself that every day IS a new beginning. Something I've been tending to forget lately.
xoxo
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock - White (Gina K Designs), Certainly Celery (Stampin Up)
Ink: Walnut Stain (Ranger)
Stamp: Inspired By Spring (My Favorite Things)
Coloring Medium: Koh-I-Noor Woodless Pencils & Prismacolor pencils
Die-Cutting: Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
Accessories: Ribbon (Stampin' Up), Glossy Accents (Ranger), Stardust Pen (Sakura)}
All my best,
I started out today with an image I had colored last night using a super pretty new image from MFT called Inspired by Spring (I think it may be sold out currently since I can't do anything but link to an image from their blog.) I wanted to use it for the MFT Wednesday Sketch Club #14. I had gone a bit overboard and decided I wanted to color my eggs. So when I went to make the card for the sketch absolutely nothing went right. Nothing. It was a disaster. I tore the whole thing apart.
But...instead of trashing it (as I normally would have) I was encouraged by one of my Twitter friends, two actually - Leslie and Shaleeta - to not give up.
My humble card:
I think I may just keep this card for myself. To remind myself that every day IS a new beginning. Something I've been tending to forget lately.
xoxo
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock - White (Gina K Designs), Certainly Celery (Stampin Up)
Ink: Walnut Stain (Ranger)
Stamp: Inspired By Spring (My Favorite Things)
Coloring Medium: Koh-I-Noor Woodless Pencils & Prismacolor pencils
Die-Cutting: Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
Accessories: Ribbon (Stampin' Up), Glossy Accents (Ranger), Stardust Pen (Sakura)}
All my best,
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Jingle Belles - Numero 15
The challenge for us Jingle Belle'ers this week is The Ghost of Christmas Present . And the guest hostess is Clare from Miscanthus Crafts. Always fun to have a fellow Belle'er hosting the challenge.
Here's the criteria for what we are to use in our card for this week:
1. As white as a ghost
2. A present
3. A bow or knot
4. A touch of traditional Christmas colors
Here's what I came up with based on the above:
I wasn't planning to add the red, polka dot background, but I kinda had to. When I tried to take the pic it just kind of washed out since it was all white. Weird.
Anyway, the card is 3" x 6" rectangle. Kind of different for me. Just thought I'd shake things up. And all the papers except the base layer are metallic or shimmery in some fashion. I know you can't tell. Sorry. :( I couldn't find a sentiment I liked so, once again, I brought out my trusty-dusty Dymo label maker (everyone should have one of these...seriously!).
Been a rough week (having way too many of those lately). Thinking about crawling back in bed for awhile. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and a lovely week ahead. xoxo
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock - White (Gina K Designs), Specialty (Paper Temptress)
Die-Cutting/Embossing: Rectangle/Scalloped Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Zig-Zag Die-Namics (MFT)
Stickers: Kris Kringle Felt Element stickers (SEI)
Ribbon: Stampin Up
Accessories: Dymo Label Maker}
All my best,
Here's the criteria for what we are to use in our card for this week:
1. As white as a ghost
2. A present
3. A bow or knot
4. A touch of traditional Christmas colors
Here's what I came up with based on the above:
I wasn't planning to add the red, polka dot background, but I kinda had to. When I tried to take the pic it just kind of washed out since it was all white. Weird.
Anyway, the card is 3" x 6" rectangle. Kind of different for me. Just thought I'd shake things up. And all the papers except the base layer are metallic or shimmery in some fashion. I know you can't tell. Sorry. :( I couldn't find a sentiment I liked so, once again, I brought out my trusty-dusty Dymo label maker (everyone should have one of these...seriously!).
Been a rough week (having way too many of those lately). Thinking about crawling back in bed for awhile. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and a lovely week ahead. xoxo
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock - White (Gina K Designs), Specialty (Paper Temptress)
Die-Cutting/Embossing: Rectangle/Scalloped Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Zig-Zag Die-Namics (MFT)
Stickers: Kris Kringle Felt Element stickers (SEI)
Ribbon: Stampin Up
Accessories: Dymo Label Maker}
All my best,
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Good People...
I'm very fortunate to have some very good people in my life. I feel like I don't say Thank You to those people often enough for all the things that they do.
I made a card today for one of those people. She has no idea she's getting this card, so that'll be a surprise (yay!), but I totally made it with her in mind. She's a calm in a storm, always has a laugh and a smile at the ready, and is one of the sweetest people I have EVER had the privilege of meeting.
I saw the design for this card when I saw Lea Lawson's DT design for Lawn Fawn's Plus One. It is soooo cute! I knew I had to CASE it, at least a little. I hope she doesn't mind. Love how she used the DP as a design element and not JUST a background, it just pops off the page. Beautiful.
My card is using MFT (I HAD to!! They're having a release party tonight! You have to go, too!).. the Jumbo scallop die, and one of the greetings from the Framed Greetings Stamp & Die-Namics set. I seriously am head over heels in love with MFT and their Die-Namics, but I have my eye on some stamps, too. ;)
I can't wait to get this card out in the mail. I just love how it turned out. Thanks for the fabulous design, Lea! (Not that she'll see this...HAHAH!!)
Hope everyone has a great evening. :)
All my best,
I made a card today for one of those people. She has no idea she's getting this card, so that'll be a surprise (yay!), but I totally made it with her in mind. She's a calm in a storm, always has a laugh and a smile at the ready, and is one of the sweetest people I have EVER had the privilege of meeting.
I saw the design for this card when I saw Lea Lawson's DT design for Lawn Fawn's Plus One. It is soooo cute! I knew I had to CASE it, at least a little. I hope she doesn't mind. Love how she used the DP as a design element and not JUST a background, it just pops off the page. Beautiful.
My card is using MFT (I HAD to!! They're having a release party tonight! You have to go, too!).. the Jumbo scallop die, and one of the greetings from the Framed Greetings Stamp & Die-Namics set. I seriously am head over heels in love with MFT and their Die-Namics, but I have my eye on some stamps, too. ;)
I can't wait to get this card out in the mail. I just love how it turned out. Thanks for the fabulous design, Lea! (Not that she'll see this...HAHAH!!)
Hope everyone has a great evening. :)
All my best,
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Jingle Belles, Batman WHAT?!
I will admit I'm not a fan of April Fools. I think it's kind of weird to play tricks on people you "claim" to like. (Yes, I've been tricked way too many times. So, I'm not a fan.) And then I see the prompt to make a funny card for Jingle Belles this week and I thought I was doomed. I don't know how to make funny cards. I really don't. Jingle Belles, Batman Smells? Are these girls pulling my chain? Seriously?! I think they hate me.
I started thinking of what I could possibly do and I tossed an idea at my good pal, Leslie (The Crooked Stamper) and she thought it might work. Might even be humorous. So, here's my feeble attempt at humor and Christmas.
It's a bit, okay, a LOT on the silly side. What can I say? I own ZERO funny stamps so I just made something up as I went along. I actually decapitated a Santa to put that hat on Rocky I'll have you know! ;) Please note that instead of saying "Yo, Adrian" he is saying "Ho, Ho! Adrian". I thought that was quite clever of me. And I replaced his title belt with a belt made out of Hodge Podge hardware, glitter & a sentiment. 'Cause that's how *I* roll. Oh yeah!!
(* edit - I forgot to mention that MY Rocky is sporting some shimmer body paint, but because I can't take a picture worth a beans you can't see it. Trust me, it's there. And, it's fuuuuuuny! )
(*edit again... Oh, the heck with it! Here's a close up of his shimmery bod. :D )
Anyway, hope it makes you giggle, at least a little. :)
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock (Stampin' Up!), DP - Everybody Loves Christmas (Echo Park
Ink: Stampin' Up
Image: Google
Stamps: Mega Mixed Messages (PTI)
Die-Cutting/Embossing: Jumbo Scallop (MFT), Die-cutting Machine: Vagabond (by Tim Holtz for Sizzix)
Accessories: Stickers (Echo Park, SEI), Glitter (Martha Stewart), Hardware, Shimmer Paint - Champagne Mist (SU!).}
All my best,
I started thinking of what I could possibly do and I tossed an idea at my good pal, Leslie (The Crooked Stamper) and she thought it might work. Might even be humorous. So, here's my feeble attempt at humor and Christmas.
It's a bit, okay, a LOT on the silly side. What can I say? I own ZERO funny stamps so I just made something up as I went along. I actually decapitated a Santa to put that hat on Rocky I'll have you know! ;) Please note that instead of saying "Yo, Adrian" he is saying "Ho, Ho! Adrian". I thought that was quite clever of me. And I replaced his title belt with a belt made out of Hodge Podge hardware, glitter & a sentiment. 'Cause that's how *I* roll. Oh yeah!!
(* edit - I forgot to mention that MY Rocky is sporting some shimmer body paint, but because I can't take a picture worth a beans you can't see it. Trust me, it's there. And, it's fuuuuuuny! )
(*edit again... Oh, the heck with it! Here's a close up of his shimmery bod. :D )
Anyway, hope it makes you giggle, at least a little. :)
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock (Stampin' Up!), DP - Everybody Loves Christmas (Echo Park
Ink: Stampin' Up
Image: Google
Stamps: Mega Mixed Messages (PTI)
Die-Cutting/Embossing: Jumbo Scallop (MFT), Die-cutting Machine: Vagabond (by Tim Holtz for Sizzix)
Accessories: Stickers (Echo Park, SEI), Glitter (Martha Stewart), Hardware, Shimmer Paint - Champagne Mist (SU!).}
All my best,
Friday, April 1, 2011
It's a spring thing...I think
The weather FINALLY warmed up here in California. YAY!! I won't deny that I have that nasty Seasonal Affective Disorder. I need sunshine. And heat. It makes for a gloomy Lisa when I don't have it. So, I'm thrilled when it warms up. My desktop thermometer thingy says that it's currently 79 degrees. Oh yes. 79!! Of course, being as that I'm from Nevada I still have on sweats. But that's another story. ;)
Anyway, I decided to attempt a card since I've been sooo lacking in creativeness. Nothing fancy-schmancy. Just a little ol' something I could whip up in a hurry. But something that reflects my semi-state-of-sort-of-happiness that I am that it's SPRING!!
Without further ado. My card:
I like it. This card is just a rainbow of butterflies. It makes me happy. :)
Hope wherever you are, that YOU are happy, enjoying a little sun, looking forward to the weekend and that no one has played any weird April Fools tricks on you.
*mwah*
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock: Colored c/s (Stampin' Up), white c/s (Gina K Designs)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Stamps: Butterfly Dreams (PTI)
Die-Cutting/Embossing: All Embossing Folders by Cuttlebug (Provocraft), Petite Scalloped Ovals, Petite Ovals Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Die-cutting/Embossing Machine - Vagabond by Tim Holtz for Sizzix.
Accessories: Butterfly punch (Martha Stewart), Clear Star gel pen (Sakura)}
All my best,
Anyway, I decided to attempt a card since I've been sooo lacking in creativeness. Nothing fancy-schmancy. Just a little ol' something I could whip up in a hurry. But something that reflects my semi-state-of-sort-of-happiness that I am that it's SPRING!!
Without further ado. My card:
I like it. This card is just a rainbow of butterflies. It makes me happy. :)
Hope wherever you are, that YOU are happy, enjoying a little sun, looking forward to the weekend and that no one has played any weird April Fools tricks on you.
*mwah*
{Supplies:
Paper: Cardstock: Colored c/s (Stampin' Up), white c/s (Gina K Designs)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Stamps: Butterfly Dreams (PTI)
Die-Cutting/Embossing: All Embossing Folders by Cuttlebug (Provocraft), Petite Scalloped Ovals, Petite Ovals Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Die-cutting/Embossing Machine - Vagabond by Tim Holtz for Sizzix.
Accessories: Butterfly punch (Martha Stewart), Clear Star gel pen (Sakura)}
All my best,
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
JB13 - Too late to party
This card is too late to even link to the Jingle Belles, but I thought what the heck? I'll make it anyway. I have been soooo without mojo. Just the fact that I made a card is nothing short of a miracle.
I present my Hollyberry card:
There's not much ivy on the card, but there is some holly (I think). And there are poinsettias. For whatever that's worth.
It's not the best card ever, but I'm glad I finally got it made. Thanks to anyone who happens by. And an extra special thanks to those of you who have lent your support lately. I ♥ you.
All my best,
I present my Hollyberry card:
There's not much ivy on the card, but there is some holly (I think). And there are poinsettias. For whatever that's worth.
It's not the best card ever, but I'm glad I finally got it made. Thanks to anyone who happens by. And an extra special thanks to those of you who have lent your support lately. I ♥ you.
All my best,
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