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Monday, February 28, 2011
This and That
Be sure and check out the post below see if you are creating cards with a professional look.
There will be another chance to get your hands on some of my creations. The demand was so high on Sunday my stash was depleted. More card creations will be available Sunday March 6th During Fellowship Time. All sales support the Calvary HS Youth retreat.
Michael's 40% coupon for the week. Remember to sign up for their emails and get the coupon coming right to your inbox. They will soon be ceasing the newspaper coupon.
The new line from My Minds Eye Stella and Rose is just YUMMY! I would suggest you go out and purchase some paper treats. Poor Hattie did not make it through the weekend before being exhausted.
Circus Digital stamps from Sweet and Sassy Stamps.
Scrapbook Max has an adorable Cameo digital download. I love the rich colors and the elements in this kit. Days Gone By
Book I am reading Philip Yancey What Good is God?
Have a Happy Stamp Day. God Bless.
There will be another chance to get your hands on some of my creations. The demand was so high on Sunday my stash was depleted. More card creations will be available Sunday March 6th During Fellowship Time. All sales support the Calvary HS Youth retreat.
Michael's 40% coupon for the week. Remember to sign up for their emails and get the coupon coming right to your inbox. They will soon be ceasing the newspaper coupon.
The new line from My Minds Eye Stella and Rose is just YUMMY! I would suggest you go out and purchase some paper treats. Poor Hattie did not make it through the weekend before being exhausted.
Circus Digital stamps from Sweet and Sassy Stamps.
Scrapbook Max has an adorable Cameo digital download. I love the rich colors and the elements in this kit. Days Gone By
Book I am reading Philip Yancey What Good is God?
Have a Happy Stamp Day. God Bless.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Start with the Best Before you do the Rest
I see it all the time, the frustration it brings to me is mind boggling. Please if you make card creations these basic steps are a MUST DO! I have hosted and participated in numerous swaps. I have stopped for a few reasons however, the top reason is quality.
Here are my tips...
1) Cut your Cardstock straight using a good trimmer.
Paper trimmers are compared here.
My favorite is this one. Easy to line up and your paper does not slip around. The bar and your pressure is holding it in place.
Original Fiscars Rotary
2) Scor your card base before you fold. This will give you a crisp line for your cardstock to fold into.
3) Fold using the scor tool working from the bottom edge to the top. This gives you a perfect edge card base! No more miss matched ends or sides.
I purchased the Original scor pal years ago. Since Martha has come out with an improved version. I have not taken the bite yet. However, it is really tempting.
Martha Steward Scor Board you can see it here.
Here is the difference side by side. Now you know what I am talking about! The photo on the left has a professional look. On the other hand the right card base has wrinkles and cracks and does not have matching edges.
So if you are a seasoned pro or just starting out these two basic tools are a must.
Have a Happy Stamp Day. God Bless.
Here are my tips...
1) Cut your Cardstock straight using a good trimmer.
Paper trimmers are compared here.
My favorite is this one. Easy to line up and your paper does not slip around. The bar and your pressure is holding it in place.
Original Fiscars Rotary
2) Scor your card base before you fold. This will give you a crisp line for your cardstock to fold into.
3) Fold using the scor tool working from the bottom edge to the top. This gives you a perfect edge card base! No more miss matched ends or sides.
I purchased the Original scor pal years ago. Since Martha has come out with an improved version. I have not taken the bite yet. However, it is really tempting.
Martha Steward Scor Board you can see it here.
Here is the difference side by side. Now you know what I am talking about! The photo on the left has a professional look. On the other hand the right card base has wrinkles and cracks and does not have matching edges.
So if you are a seasoned pro or just starting out these two basic tools are a must.
Have a Happy Stamp Day. God Bless.
Friday, February 25, 2011
PTI Blog Hop...Scallops
From Nichole:
"Sensational Scallops!
This month we decided to dedicate the Blog Hop to scallops! We want to see your best use of scallops,
of any sort, on a project! This can include scalloped borders, offset-scallops, stamped scallops,
scalloped mats, scalloped frames, layered scallops, scalloped tags or anything else you can dream up!
You can use dies, patterned scissors or even circle punches in a row to achieve your special look. We
are looking forward to seeing all of your amazing creations!"
For my creation I used SU scallop border punch along with a scallop Paper Doily from Wilton...
All Products used Papertrey Ink except for...
Wilton Doily
Nestabilites
Little Yellow Bicycle
Wire
SU Scallop Border Punch
Happy Stamp Day. God Bless.
"Sensational Scallops!
This month we decided to dedicate the Blog Hop to scallops! We want to see your best use of scallops,
of any sort, on a project! This can include scalloped borders, offset-scallops, stamped scallops,
scalloped mats, scalloped frames, layered scallops, scalloped tags or anything else you can dream up!
You can use dies, patterned scissors or even circle punches in a row to achieve your special look. We
are looking forward to seeing all of your amazing creations!"
For my creation I used SU scallop border punch along with a scallop Paper Doily from Wilton...
All Products used Papertrey Ink except for...
Wilton Doily
Nestabilites
Little Yellow Bicycle
Wire
SU Scallop Border Punch
Happy Stamp Day. God Bless.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wild Lime Oasis
Since I have an abundance of scrapping and card making supplies I decided to sink some MOOLAH into DRESSING up my creative space. It is my own creative style you can't really put it into just one class of design. Our home is old and I do like the old school shabby style. However, I am also a HUGE fan of graphic patterns the use of bold color. So here I have balanced a combination of styles to make a space where I can be calm and creative at the same time. My Wild Lime Oasis. Did I just say that? Is it even possible to be calm and creative at the same time? We shall find out.
Below is the view from my desk...
Here is the rundown on these cool chairs.
Love this chair as much as I do? You can purchase it here.
The Zebra print used here is not BW actually is Black and Cream. This along with the round back and curvature of the arms tones down the normal in your face graphic style just enough to work in this situation. Also blends down to the floor rug that is light sand in color.
These lime and cream pillows are just plain cool. They remind me of East India in feel with the pattern of the fabric. They could even be classified as a mod print.
Below I bundled up three Mennonite Hymnals with PTI Chartreuse Ribbon. I topped off the stack with an old pair of my glasses. They too are animalistic in feel. They have little cutouts on the rims to resemble cat eyes and on the inside of the frame there is a graphic BW skin print. They are stacked on a tufted leather ottoman with space for storage inside.
Cant forget this beauty from the CHA trade show for Cosmo Cricket.
Here is my version of the Metal Dress Form with a butterfly flower flourish.
I moved her to the kitchen to get a contrast background color to show off her stylish beauty. The swirls, the beading and asymmetrical structure. YUMMY! GRACEFUL! BLISS!
I have also purchased a black trifold screen. AHH. Block of the washer and hamper, out of sight out of mind.
Here is a view looking in from the new kitchen. Yes, that is DH on his stinking FARM TOWN. I have earphones so I don't have to listen to his excessive clicking. UGH! GRR! I have said it before thanks to the creator of the Farm Town APP. NOT!
DH still has some "bones" work to complete in this room (the OLD kitchen). Drywall, paint and ceiling. Everything is portable so when he is ready it can be scooted out of his way.
Happy Stamp Day. God Bless.
Below is the view from my desk...
Here is the rundown on these cool chairs.
Love this chair as much as I do? You can purchase it here.
The Zebra print used here is not BW actually is Black and Cream. This along with the round back and curvature of the arms tones down the normal in your face graphic style just enough to work in this situation. Also blends down to the floor rug that is light sand in color.
These lime and cream pillows are just plain cool. They remind me of East India in feel with the pattern of the fabric. They could even be classified as a mod print.
Below I bundled up three Mennonite Hymnals with PTI Chartreuse Ribbon. I topped off the stack with an old pair of my glasses. They too are animalistic in feel. They have little cutouts on the rims to resemble cat eyes and on the inside of the frame there is a graphic BW skin print. They are stacked on a tufted leather ottoman with space for storage inside.
Cant forget this beauty from the CHA trade show for Cosmo Cricket.
Here is my version of the Metal Dress Form with a butterfly flower flourish.
I moved her to the kitchen to get a contrast background color to show off her stylish beauty. The swirls, the beading and asymmetrical structure. YUMMY! GRACEFUL! BLISS!
I have also purchased a black trifold screen. AHH. Block of the washer and hamper, out of sight out of mind.
Here is a view looking in from the new kitchen. Yes, that is DH on his stinking FARM TOWN. I have earphones so I don't have to listen to his excessive clicking. UGH! GRR! I have said it before thanks to the creator of the Farm Town APP. NOT!
DH still has some "bones" work to complete in this room (the OLD kitchen). Drywall, paint and ceiling. Everything is portable so when he is ready it can be scooted out of his way.
Happy Stamp Day. God Bless.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
IC Holiday Card Challenge
I know just last week I put away all my Winter Holiday Goodies just to dig them back out again for this challenge. It is great to do this if you complete the year of challenges you will have 12 Christmas cards ready to go...no more last minute scurrying to finish up.
You can find the challenge here. Banu has created a wonderful sketch...come join in on the fun;)
Here is my interpretation of the sketch. A bit outside the box thinking, not that unusual for me;) The gingerbread represent the top panel layer. (Yep. You got it the bow in the hair...)
Did you notice the background of this pic? I am going to reveal our latest project on Thursday you don't want to miss this one it is WILD;)
All Products used are Papertrey ink except
SU oval punch
Bo Bunny Bling
White Jelly Roll pen
dimensional dots
Happy Stamp Day. God Bless.
You can find the challenge here. Banu has created a wonderful sketch...come join in on the fun;)
Here is my interpretation of the sketch. A bit outside the box thinking, not that unusual for me;) The gingerbread represent the top panel layer. (Yep. You got it the bow in the hair...)
Did you notice the background of this pic? I am going to reveal our latest project on Thursday you don't want to miss this one it is WILD;)
All Products used are Papertrey ink except
SU oval punch
Bo Bunny Bling
White Jelly Roll pen
dimensional dots
Happy Stamp Day. God Bless.