Thursday, December 29, 2011

Coredinations page

This page was created for a publication call but didn't get choosen. I used Coredinations Bright Collection. I cut all pieces using different Circut cartridges. The photo is of me and my daughter during our summer vacation.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Pickle Layout

This page is for Authentique's sketch challenge. I didn't have 12x12 Authentique paper that would match these pictures. I used Glowing to use for the border that I colored with Lime Colorbox ink. The pictures are framed with paper from Gathering that was inked with Lime Colorbox ink. Everything was sprayed with different smooch sprays. Here is a close up of the title. The accents are twine that I made into circles. The twine was dyed with reinker and water. I will have a tutorial in the future on how to do this.

Here you can see the white netting and white satin binding colored with the same ink. All ribbon and netting is from Ribbon Carousel.com.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Challenge Cards


This first card is for The Greeting Farm recipe challenge to use kraft, twine, and button(s). I used this cute Ian image. The papers are scraps. The craft was sprayed with different sprays.

This fits Phindy's place challenge to use scraps. I just think this image is just adorable. Ok, need to get back to Christmas prep.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Blue Tree

Phindy's Place challenge is to use scraps. I cut my scraps with Tasteful Trim die from Stampin Up than glued them to a piece of card sock. I left space so I could add the glitter. This image is called Wee Tree. It is another hot coco holder. I got the template from Cutting Cafe.

Ribbon Carousel Challenge & Tim Holtz day 9


This tag was inspired by day 9 for Tim Holtz's tags. I used Trees & Leaves from Inspired by Stamps. The base is Tim Holtz DSP. The ribbon is from Ribbon Carousel. The Ribbon Carousel challenge is on hold for the holidays to give the team a break. We will be back in January. The saying is from my stash. Red liquid pearl was put on the tree. With the holidays, life has been crazy. I have been crafting just not having time to post. I hope to have more to share soon. It is for Simon says stamp challenge.

Monday, December 19, 2011

The Greeting Farm Customer Blog Hop


Welcome to the Greeting Farm Customer Blog Hop. There are a lot of amazing stops along the way. Start at The Greeting Farm Blog to get the order. Make sure to leave a comment on all the blogs because one lucky hopper will win all 6 January release stamp sets. Isn't that a wonderful prize.


My first project is a Holiday project. This was a gift for a friends sons. I used Cafe' Ian for the front. I used a tutorial from Splitcoaststampers for the paper behind the image. I used white felt to mount the image. A Stampin Up button frames the sentiment. Walnut Brown & Sulphur Blue Vintage Seam Binding.

This is the inside of the hot coco holder. The cute seal is Robbie Hot Chocolate digi. Pearls were used for the snow.

My second project is an every day card. I choose the color scheme based on 5/8" Orange/Black Solid Dot ribbon. The DSP is Glowing from Authentique that was colored with Distress Ink. The charms were created using Tim Holtz's Tag Day 10. It fits Simon Says Stamp challenge to use techniques learned from Tim's 12 days of tags.


Make sure to go to the TGF blog to get the next person.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Wheelie Love You & blog candy winner


This card is for Phindy's CAS challenge. I just love the image and matching saying from Create with TLC. The base is Lagoon Metallic. Blue liquid pearls was added as accent with halloween twine.
The winner of the blog candy is Savannah O'Gywn. Congrats!

Through the Craft Room Door Challenge


Welcome to another fun challenge at Through the Craftroom Door. Our challenge this time is to create a circle card, have lots of sparkle and use the colors blue and white. I used Sparkle Blanc and Vista Metallic for the papers. The saying is from There She Goes. The cute boot image is from Sandi.

Monday, December 12, 2011

Ribbon Carousel Challenge 33


We have another amazing challenge at Ribbon Carousel. This week the challenge is to use twine. Our wonderful sponsor is Whisker Graphics.


My card was inspired by Tim Holtz's tag 3. I used different stamp sets from There She Goes with different Distress Inks. The tag was white and colored with Evergree Distress ink and clear embossed for shine. The ribbons used are 1 1/2" White Sheer Evergreen edge, 1" Red Grossgrain ribbon and Twinery Peapod Green.

Blog Candy


Hi Everyone,

Here is a picture of the goodies. You will win Celtic Gilli with 3 bottles of Stickles. The more people that enter the more I will put in the goody bag. Also, if I reach 50 entries than I will do a $10 gift certificate to one of my favorite stores.
All you need to do is leave a comment and a way for me to contact you. I will draw a winner or hopefully winners on Thursday. Ok, back to the crazy life I am in right now. It is all just trying to get projects done for DT stuff so can't show you yet. ;)

Other News
Ribbon Carousel is having a giveaway on Facebook which ends 9 pm PST today.
Virtual Stamp Night on Splitcoaststampers is tonight and tomorrow so come join the fun.
Remember to scroll down for new projects.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Warm Winter Wishes

This cute image is from Greeting Farms. It is for VSN challenge to use at least 6 layers and Greeting Farm paper only challenge. The papers are Soft Suede, Pool Party and Spice Cake DSP.

Friday, December 9, 2011

VSN Challenge cards

This first card is for the music challenge. I used Authentique Glowing DSP. I colored the paper with Colorbox Violet. The image is from Phindy's place. It is for Phindy's Place challenge of CAS.

This card is for the Warm Fuzzies challenge on VSN on SCS. Also, Gilli's red and gold challenge. I used Cozy Gilli. The ribbon is from Ribbon Carousel.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Phindy's anything goes challenge

This card is for Phindy's anything goes challenge as long as you use a Phindy image. The saying is from Create with TLC. I used Paper Tempress Dark purple basis and iridescent morphing mauve for the papers. The image is on Sweet Tooth Pop Tones. The small cupcake image is a Stampin Up stamp. The ink is colorbox. The ribbon is from Paper Temptress. Sorry for the off photo but flickr is not letting me load pictures and it is dark so hard to get a decent photo with this shiny paper. Come back tomorrow for blog candy at least I hope to get the stuff together.

Monday, December 5, 2011

RCC31 Peppermint Twist

This weeks amazing challenge at Ribbon Carousel is to use the inspiration photos. Go to the Ribbon Carousel blog to see the photos and the amazing work by the other DTs.



I used the new amazing Festive Berries Distress Ink on the Ranger manilla tag. Then stamped the snowflakes using Faded Blue Jean Distress ink. I added Rock Candy Crackle paint on top. Then rubbed Fired Brick Distress Ink on top and edges. The snowflake was cute using SU die with DCVW glitter paper. The circle is matted with red felt. The stamp sets are from There She Goes. The 1/16" Red & White twisted rope is on the bottom of the tag and 1/4" White Satin ribbon is at the top of the tag.
Other challenges-
Tim Holtz Day 4
Pile it on- Bring on the Bling
Stamp TV- Monday challenge to distress
2 Sisters- Punches or dies

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Joy Tag 1


Ok, I am trying something new with photos. This photo was scanned then edited in photoshop. Not sure about the picture but it definitely shows the texture. I took a tag and rubbed evergreen distress ink (not sure exact name) on it than embossed with timber folder that had versamark. I then added white embossing powder to help the embossing stand out. The word joy was cut using a retired Stampin Up Big shot die than dipped in versamark and heat embossed. The flower is five petal punch. The mushroom brown bag was sanded after embossing to show the kraft. The base is Pool Treasures. This was inspired by Tim Holtz's tag day 1. This was also for Inspired by challenge. I went with the word Joy in the photo.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Dog Life

This gate fold card was created for the There She Goes Inspiration challenge. I used twine on the flower center and for bow. Pool Treasures is the base.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Through the Craft Room Door Challenge

We have a new monthly sponsor. Aletha is offering $18 gift certificate to one of participants. The winner will be choosen at the end of the month.


Welcome to another fun Through the Craftroom Door challenge. It is amazing that it is already Dec 1. Our challenge this time is to use three embellishments and our fantastic sponsor is Anary of Gilli Stamps. I used Angel Gilli for my treat holder. The base is Orchid Purple with the image on Sparkle Blanc. The ribbon is from Paper Temptress. My 3 embellishments are 2 different ribbons and a brad. This fits Gillis Challenge to use flourishes.