Hello friends! I’m so excited to be sharing my first design team post! What a delight to be joining the TCW team…it’s a great delight! For those who don’t know me, my name i…
Hello Friends! Happy Saturday! It's time for a new sketch over on the SKETCH SATURDAY Challenge Blog and, once again we have an added option which is: FEATURE A SENTIMENT Here's today's sketch . . . I recently purchased a really pretty paper pad and just HAD to jump in and use it. Today's sketch was the perfect way to showcase it. This paper pad is by Prima called 'Aquarelle Dreams'. My focus sentiment are dies from Tutti Designs and my gem swirl has been in my stash for YEARS! Won't you come join the fun at Sketch Saturday? As always, thanks so much for taking the time to stop in and say Hello!
I bought this stamp from Serendipity Stamps many years ago but it´s still one of my favorite! This time colored with watercolors Vases Thanks!
Cauliflower Crust Garlic Breadsticks
Hey everyone! Roree here, and I have today's sketch challenge for you. I was needing a bit of inspiration to get a sketch together for this post, so I went searching for some at Pinterest.com. While there, I found this...
Congratulations! We've gone a full month posting a drawing a day, with weekly drawing suggestions. Whew! Thank you to all who participated. Here's our last-but-not-least image to round out the month. Orchid, watercolor on paper, by Kathy Cranmer Just because we've finished this project doesn't mean there's not time to send in your images. Your art is important, and you can send it directly to [email protected], with the caption in the text portion of your email. Hope to see your art soon.
Yes – I know, it’s true…..I have not blogged since April! I could offer you a list of excuses cause I can think if quite a few….but I think it would be better if I just got…
The asymmetric box fold creates a “shelf” or a few “shelves”, that are non-symmetric in height and depth. This technique is the base of many elaborated and impressive cards,…
"When Bobby Flay came to the ranch for a throwdown, he made a version of this dish. The color combination was so beautiful."
Es ist wieder das gewohnte Chaos im Hause Joch eingekehrt. Nach einer terminreichen Woche hat uns unsere Austauschschülerin wieder verlassen - schon komisch, wie schnell so eine Woche um sein kann ... Um die wieder gewonnene Zeit zu nutzen, hab ich mich gleich an das nächste Großprojekt begeben: Swaps für On Stage (so heißt das neue Großevent von SU - früher Convention). Wenn On Stage auch erst im November ist, so hab ich doch in den letzten Jahren gelernt, dass es Sinn macht, sich frühzeitig um die Tauschlis zu kümmern. Denn die Entscheidung, was man bei so großen Ereignissen swappen will, muss gut überlegt werden. Zum einen sollte das Projekt nicht zu aufwändig sein (in Brüssel werden in diesem Jahr etwas über 400 Demos erwartet - aber ich werde dann doch nicht soooo viele Swaps machen *zwinker*) und zum anderen sollte die Idee trotzdem so genial wie möglich sein - schließlich möchte man unter so vielen Demos ja auffallen *grins*. Zur Convention im letzten Jahr hatte ich ein Pilzhäuschen aus der Curvy Keepsake Box (Zierschachtel) gebastelt - erinnert Ihr Euch? Falls nicht: Hier könnt Ihr Euch die Box noch mal anschauen und hier gibt es auch noch eine Videoanleitung dazu. Nach einigem Hin und her hatte ich dann überraschend schnell die erste Idee für einen Swap. Warum eigentlich nicht wieder dieselbe Box, nur in einem anderen Outfit? Tja, dann mal schauen, was es schon alles für Ideen damit gibt, denn doppelt will ich natürlich nicht. Puh ... da ist die Auswahl schon ganz schön groß, aber ich hatte trotzdem noch eine Idee, die es noch nicht gibt *freu*. Und die zeige ich Euch heute ... denn ... das hier wird nicht mein Swap für Brüssel *zwinker*. Ich hoffe, Ihr vesteht, dass ich trotzdem total stolz auf meinen Wal bin. Aber da ich noch eine andere Idee hatte, ist er von der Liste gerutscht und gleich hier in diesen Blogeintrag. Box und Augen sind schnell gemacht - für die Flossen musste ich allerdings von Hand ran, denn eine passende Stanze hab ich nicht gefunden. Mit dem, was in meinem Keller ist, sahen die Flossen einfach nur merkwürdig aus. So bin ich allerdings sehr zufrieden und ich hoffe natürlich, dass Euch mein Wal gefällt. Für meine Basare werde ich ihn wohl noch mit einem kleinen Schildchen versehen. Der ist doch ein schönes Mitbringsel als Kleinigkeit zur Geburt - finde Ihr nicht auch? Und wer gespannt ist, wie es mit den Ideen für die Swaps weiter geht: Morgen gibt es den nächsten Einblick ;) ➽ DIESER BLOGPOST ENTHÄLT PR-SAMPLE UND SOMIT WERBUNG!
A unique, outstanding and rare exhibit opportunity at one of the best venues in town is available to RMSBA members in good standing. The Wildlife Experience will hang the works of members for the month of June, 2013. Present your images of our local flora for this exciting exhibition. The call is listed below, and also appears in the Calls for Entries button to the right. Please note specifications for size. All images will be framed in RMSBA standard framing, so please note early drop-off date for unframed images. RMSBA has been featured at the Museum before, and they produce a beautiful exhibition. You don't want to miss this one. Alpine Forget-me-not, colored pencil, Libby Kyer Wildlife Experience Call for Entry Theme: Wildflowers of Colorado. Eligibility: RMSBA member in good standing Entry fee: $20.- (make check out to RMSBA) Show dates:June 1-30, 2013 Hang dates, take down dates: TBA Submission due date: March 1, 2013. (money and art info need to be in; more specs re. info later) Notification recipient: Heidi Snyder, [email protected] Art drop off: May 1, 2013. We need a month to properly frame the art pieces. Art drop off location: TBA Art specifications: 2 pieces (dependent upon number of participants may be more) framed to 16x20”. RMSBA will provide the frames, participants deliver originals only, matted in a neutral mat, in protective cover (sleeve), ready to be framed. (More specs later). This exhibition will really showcase your artistic talents to a diverse and enthusiastic viewing public, and in the process show off the wonderful flora of Colorado. Plan now to participate.
I pulled out my MFT stitched quilt die and some favorite, hoarded, retired SU! Parisian Breeze dsp and made another quilt card. These patterns have always reminded me of old pajamas or men's shirts, so I thought they'd be perfect to put into a quilt card. The quilt is on a base of Soft Stone cardstock, and the sentiment was done with Baja Breeze ink. The "button" was done with an IO button die and I tied some Lawn Fawn twine to the center. The inside says "filled with lots of love." I'm sharing this with the Shopping our Stash Challenge SOS#237 - which has a theme of "dreaming of something warm." Thanks for stopping by and make it a great day! Carol
Jelly Bean House made from Fancy Favor Box and Petite Pennant Die Candy Girl made from 1" x 8" cello bags, Bird Builder and Circle Punches Scalloped Circle Punch Art Card made from Scallop Circle, Decorative Label Punches and Chevron...
TGIF Peeps!! Hope you all have had a great week, it has been non stop rain and gloom here in southwest MO all week. So I thought I would try and chase away some of the gloom with a bright sun shiney card. I hear that yellow and gray is a hot color combo right now and I can certainly understand why after working with them. I wanted to use some of the new and coming to customers in April, "Summer Smooches" products. I finally dove into the Designer Paper and Daffodil Delight seam binding ribbon. The base of the card is Basic Gray card stock and then I added pretty piece of DSP. I then used another piece of basic gray card stock that I had embossed with the dots folder. The stamp is from the "Just Believe" stamp set from Stampin' Up. I stamped it with Basic Gray ink onto the whisper white card stock. I then used my Boho Blossom punch and punched a few flowers with some daffodil delight card stock. the smallest flower at the top is made with one of the punches from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack. I "cupped" all the flowers by using my mat pack and stylus. Lay the punched flower onto the foam piece from the mat pack and using your stylus make small circles in the middle of the flower which makes the flower curl up a bit. I added the flowers to the card using my tombow glue. I then added a pearl to each flower center. The sentiment comes from the SAB Elementary Elegance stamp set. I used the 1-1/4 inch and 1-3/8 inch circle punches to make the circle sentiment piece. I added a row of pearls under the sentiment and some pearls to the corners. Thanks for stopping by today and HAPPY STAMPING!!! Vicki
YAY!! I was actually able to get into my craft room this week and get my hands on some actual paper and ink and tools!! oh, i feel so much better now! So this weeks project is an ACTUAL card!! (heehee) This one was made for the sketch challenge over at Stampin' Royalty. I used Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, and Whisper White cardstock, Crumb Cake and Soft Suede Designer Sieries Paper, Soft Suede ink, Just Believe and Bring on the Cake stamp sets, Ribbon Border Punch, Beautiful Butterflies die, White taffeta ribbon, Neutrals collections buttons, and Pearls
Привет! Сегодня я к вам с видео обзором акварельных Брашпенов Ecoline от фирмы Royal Talens. Страна производитель - Нидерланды ( в видео...
Stargazer Lily, graphite on paper, Marge Sjoden
I can't seem to stop making cards with this fabulous SU!Parisian Breeze designer paper lately. The colors just soothe me somehow and I don't want to put it away! This time I paired it up with Baja Breeze and some Prisma Birchtone light cardstock that matched it perfectly. I used Julee's Mojo75 sketch from last week. I sponged the sentiment panel with Baja Breeze and stamped it with a $1 stamp from Michaels. I topped it off with some SU! ribbon and a few Kaiser Bliss-colored pearls. I hope this makes someone's birthday a special one :)
Stampin’ Up! Woodgrain I get the best ideas from my friend Susan. She’s amazingly creative, and her projects are always worth copying. The other day, she had a card on her blog that us…
It's another month for the Tour De Freaks! You should have just arrived from the fabulous Patty Bennett's blog. This month the theme is Simple & Elegant. When I was thinking about what stamp set I could use to showcase an elegant card, I scanned my stamp sets on the shelf and the Daydream Medallions set jumped out at me! I got a little excited about playing with this set since I hadn't used it in a long, long time, so I actually have three cards to share with you today. I hope you will be inspired by what you see...feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions! First up showcases one of my favorite in-colors right now ~ Blackberry Bliss!! I have always thought the deep purple is one of the most elegant colors you could use, so I kept this card monochromatic. This card opens up differently than a normal card. The two flaps fold to the inside of the card. The card base is cut like a normal card (5-1/2 x 4-1/4), but I scored it while laying lengthwise at 2-1/8" on each side. I love how the layered look of the Daydream Medallions and Floral Frames Framelits coordinate and overlap each other in a striking way. I finished off the middle with a 1/2" circle followed by a Rhinestone Accent. When opened, this sentiment is on the bottom of the card. Stamp Sets Daydream Medallions, A Dozen Thoughts (sentiment) Ink Blackberry Bliss Paper Blackberry Bliss, Whisper White, 2014-2016 In-Color Paper Stack (Blackberry Bliss polka dots) Accessories SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Rhinestones Tools Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Floral Frames Framelits, 1/2" Circle Punch My second card also uses a monochromatic theme using Soft Sky & Lost Lagoon. I decided to create this card 4-1/4 x 4-1/4 as the bottom doily fits perfectly on the square card. I then layered it using the coordinating Floral Frame Framelits. Each of the layers is popped up with a Dimensional (wish I would have taken a picture of the side view!!) This thank you card is intended for one of my customers who took advantage of the Big Shot special this month...she purchased the Big Shot and received the Daydreams Medallions stamp set and coordinating Floral Frames Framelits for FREE! This up close view gives you a good look of the white embossing. Stamp Sets Daydream Medallions, Bitty Banners Ink Lost Lagoon, Versamark, White Embossing Powder Paper Lost Lagoon, Soft Sky, Whisper White Accessories SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Subtles Buttons, Tea Lace Paper Doilies Tools Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Floral Frames Framelits, Heat Tool (for embossing) This last card is my favorite of the three! It's hard to see in the picture, but I actually embossed the black decorative ring. I then used the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig to perfectly place the Crisp Cantaloupe image inside. I think this makes a beautifully elegant wedding card! You can see I added Pearl Accents around the framed image and used Calypso Coral Blendabilities to color in the trio of pearls on the butterfly then popped up the butterfly with a Dimensional. Stamp Sets Daydream Medallions, A Dozen Thoughts (sentiments) Ink Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral, Versamark, Black Embossing Powder, Calypso Coral Blendabilities Paper Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White, Vellum Accessories SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Pearl Accents Tools Paper Snips, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig Thanks again for taking the time to stop by! I hope you will continue on the hop to visit Deb Currier's blog at Artfelt Impressions.
