TinkerBat...

Happy Halloween!
This is our pet bat who lives outside our bathroom window... between the screen and the shade - we named him TinkerBat.  He is a Mexican Free-tailed Bat - considered the "jet" of bats - very fast flyers!  Wing span can be 12-14 inches and they live up to 18 years.  TinkerBat has been coming for 5 -6 years now, and only once brought a girlfriend home for a couple of weeks.  He leaves for Mexico, or other destinations South, about the 1st or 2nd week of Oct. - so he is gone by Halloween.  We start looking for him in early June.

In honor of TinkerBat I made this card for Halloween...

Here is my process:

• I started with this incredible bat image - a rubber stamp from Stampendous - which I colored with Copics.  He was fussy cut and embossed from the back to round his body and wings.

• On a black CS folded to an A2 size, I added the background paper with the edges inked with 'Milled Lavender' and 'Dusty Concord'  Distress Inks.
• The ribbon, row of black houses, the sentiment and the background paper were all given to me by a friend - "left overs" from her Halloween cards.  I matted the circle sentiment with yellow and black mats, embossed all three layers to round them and mounted them on foam tape to simulate a moon.  The ribbon was laid down like a street for my houses - and I used the same YR Copic I used for the bat's eyes to create lights in some of the windows.
• The last step was to mount the bat with 2 layers of foam tape under the wings and the body glued flat to the background.
• The inside was completed with my favorite Halloween sentiment!

Here are a few more shots of TinkerBat before I close:

Finally, here are the CHALLENGES I am entering:
Pile it On #92 –Cute &/or Spooky

Crafting from the Heart #83 – ATG Always Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always Papertake Weekly – Take Your Pick (Color Theme - Halloween) As You Like It / Your Favorite... “Brights or Pastels?” [Brights!  Love the intensity and the pop off the page quality of brights!] Paper Shelter – #225 – Halloween Simon Says Wed – ATG Inspiration Destination #57 – ATG Stampotique Designers – SDC219 – Scary Confusion Sweet Stampin' – Dies/Punches [ die - row of houses, punch - circle for the sentiment and mats] Quirky Crafts #22 - 2015 – Halloween/ Autumn Colors Clear It Out – Halloween or Christmas / Stash: Die Cut Houses Art by MiRan Challenge #44 – ATG May you color with abandon!  ~ginny

One Wish...

"One Wish" is available HERE

Aud Sentiments' latest challenge is one we all need!  Every month, every year, I burn thru my cards - so it is perfect to jump into a "Birthday Sentiment" challenge!  This time my sentiment is on the inside... allowed in the rules as long as you show the inside.  This is Week two of the challenge which will end Nov. 3, so get crackin' and get those cards in that I KNOW you are makin' - up to 5 entries and you will have a chance at one of TWO prizes.  If you need a kick in your Mojo, do go check out the inspiration from the Designers!

Inside reads "Make a Wish"

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• The image is from one of the challenge sponsors - Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps.
• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to give her dimension. Printed 3 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the images.  The layers were both glued in some places & elevated in others with foam tape to achieve the desired dimension.

PAPER:  

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• A scrap of pink CS was used for the inside & was matted with white CS that I colored [the edges that show] with the same dark Copic used in the coloring of her clothing.  This is a valuable tip when you can't find paper to match your palette.
• I used a Z-fold for the front and mounted my image and mat there.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• Spellbinders' die was used for the scalloped oval for the image and the mat.
• A Cuttlebug die cut was used for the sentiment and also for the E-folder for the all white embossed candles. 
• I thought Baker's Twine was a perfect tie for this little baker.
• Duo Glue and Gold Foil were used to embellish her earring, shoes and the sprinkles on the cupcake.

INKS:

• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer 
• Hand colored with Copics:

CHALLENGES:

Art by MiRan Challenge #43 – ATG

Crafting from the Heart #83 – ATG Always

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Papertake Weekly – Take Your Pick [Paper Tole Technique on the focal image - also Product Scor-it used for the Z-fold base card.]

Shopping our Stash L:13 – SOS #225 – Go Paperless [No DP] 

As You Like It / Your Favorite... “Brights or Pastels?” [Brights!  Love having an image pop and have severe contrasts!]

Simon Says Wed – ATG

Inspiration Destination #57 – ATG

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Snow Lady...

If you like "Snow Lady with Ornaments"
you can find her HERE

I thought this was going to be a really simple image & would make a good CAS [Clean And Simple] card... hmmmm.  Then I remembered this challenge at 613 Ave C was to include subway art.  It got more involved quickly!  With the Subway art background I needed to make the image stand out - so went with my frequent 'go to' Paper Tole and made him three layers.  Then came the felt trees for contrast, and then the white enamel Dew Drops for balance and the glitter & shine and bling on the ornaments!   Nope, not a CAS card now!

You can see all the wonderful inspiration that the 613 Design Team has for you and submit your work for the ATG/ Optional Twist of Use Subway Art theme at the same link!  There are several prizes from several sponsors up for grabs -  and your chances are good!

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• This image is "Snow Lady with Ornaments"  and was graciously provided by Drawn With Character for my use.
• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to give her dimension. Printed 3 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the images.  The layers were both glued in some places & elevated in others with foam tape to achieve the desired dimension.
• Inside sentiment is from a 1989 Stampendous rubber stamp.  

PAPER:

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• Subway Art was found on the computer - compliments of Kathi Silvie

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• Green felt trees are from a roll of 'ribbon' in a collection of Christmas ribbons from Costco.
• White 'Enamel Dew Drop Stickers' are from Freckled Fawn
• Ornaments are decorated with Duo glue and Foil and then tiny 'diamond' bling from my stash.

INKS:

• "Fired Brick" Distress Ink used to edge the Subway Art panel
• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer 
• Hand colored with Copics: 

CHALLENGES:

Crafting from the Heart #82 – ATG Always

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Papertake Weekly – No Square Bases

Inspiration Destination #56 – ATG

Really Reasonable Ribbon #128 –Christmas w/ ribbon or trim [Felt Christmas Tree trim/ribbon]
MiRan Challenge #43 – ATG

ABC Challenge L:10 – T is for Two [Two Ornaments and Two sets of Dew Drops]

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Halloween Bird....

Someday soon I may get tired of these birds, not today!  I figure there are six birds - plus accessories - I could make a bird card for every person in my address book and never repeat a design!  LOL!   No, I promise, I will play with some other images! *giggle*

It is a new challenge at Aud Sentiments for a "Halloween Sentiment."  Doodle Pantry will be providing the prize and you can submit up to 5 entries!  You have one more week - deadline is Tues Oct 20.  I definitely encourage you to check out the projects the DT has created for you - some great ideas there!

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• Bird Crazy image from Tim Holtz..
• Witches' hat, broom & pumpkin from the Tim Holtz' Bird Crazy Accessories. 
• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to give her dimension. Printed 2 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the images.  The layers were both glued in some places & elevated in others with foam tape to achieve the desired dimension.

PAPER:

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• Inside made with left over papers from the front and from the die cut.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• Die Cut web and sentiment frame is the 'Spooky Frame Set' from Memory Box and includes the bat image on the inside.

INKS:

• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer 
• Hand colored with Copics:

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

The East Wind #40 – Add Texture [Paper Tole, die cut web]

Art by MiRan Challenge #42 – ATG

Fussy & Fancy  #149 – Autumn Colors

Sweet Stampin' – Use Script or Text

Pile it On #90 – Funky or Freaky TOP THREE

Crafting from the Heart #81 – ATG Always

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always TOP PICK

Papertake Weekly – Two of Anything [ Two word sentiment]

Inspiration Destination #55 – ATG DT FAVORITE

Lacy Sunshine #69 – Monster Mash

That Craft Place – Halloween

Sisterhood of Crafters – Use Dies/Punches [Spider web frame is a die]

One Sweet Challenge – Fall Colors or All Souls' Day

Sweet Stamps #238 – Anything Goes

Stampotique Designers – SDC217 – Birds and / or Bees

Scrapper's Delight #49 – Fall/Halloween

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Seeking Frog...

This image was provided
by Kitty Bee Designs for my use 

613 Ave C's challenge for this week is ATG/or optional twist to use a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt to celebrate her October 13th birthday!  

Now, very quickly I must say - the sentiment on my card is NOT from Eleanor - I am going the Anything Goes route with my project!  Though, knowing her sense of humor, I lay odds she might have said this one if the opportunity presented itself!  Do check out what the DT gals are doing - sooo creative!  And then come play with us!

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• Kitty Bee Designs sponsored this challenge and provided me with "Froggie" to use.
• Sentiment was a "Freebie", but unfortunately I don't have the source.
• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to give her dimension. Printed 3 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the images.  The layers were both glued in some places & elevated in others with foam tape to achieve the desired
  dimension.

PAPER:  

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• DP used for fishtail banners & insides are all scraps from other projects.
• Base CS is from stash.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• Two corners of the base CS have been rounded with the 1/2 inch 'Corner Chomper'.
• Used a Cuttlebug E-Folder of water rings and Koi in a pond for the front of the card.
• The fishtail banners were glued to a piece of CS and then handstitched with cream colored waxed linen.

INKS:

• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer 
• Hand colored with Copics:

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Crafting from the Heart #80 – ATG Always

Papertake Weekly – ATG

Crafty Sentiments – ATG

Inspiration Destination #54 – ATG

Art by MiRan Challenge #42 – ATG

Sweet Stampin' – Use Script or Text

MarkerPOP #79 L:10– ATG

Sweet Stamps #238 – Anything Goes

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge – Always ATG + DP

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Happy Bird-day Reese...

Oldest Grandson's 16th!  

I think he will forgive the cutsy.

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to give him dimension. Printed 3 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the images.  The layers were both glued in some places & elevated in others with foam tape to achieve the desired dimension.
• Sentiment from SU.
• Balloon, flower & package from the Tim Holtz Bird Crazy Accessory Set.

PAPER:  

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• DP used for the background from stash.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• Hand drawn thought bubble.
• Green, grosgrain ribbon from stash.

INKS:

• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer 
• Hand colored with Copics:

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

The East Wind #40 – Add Texture [Grograin ribbon & Paper Tole]

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Crafting from the Heart #80 – ATG Always

Papertake Weekly – ATG

Crafty Sentiments – ATG

Inspiration Destination #54 – ATG

Art by MiRan Challenge #42 – ATG

MarkerPOP #79 L:10– ATG

Sweet Stamps #238 – Anything Goes

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge – Always ATG + DP

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Lil Christmas Tree...

"Lil Peanuts' Christmas Tree" can be found HERE

Aud Sentiments' current challenge is to Start Your Christmas Projects!  There is a week left on this challenge - and if you need some ideas... check out the DT samples!  There are 2 sponsors this go around - Stitchy Bear & Lacy Sunshine, and thus TWO prizes!  You can submit up to FIVE projects - so get crackin' and get a head start on the Holidays!

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

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• "Lil Peanuts' Christmas Tree" was provided to me by  Lacy Sunshine Stamps 
• For this image I used Paper Tole Technique to give her dimension.  Printed 3 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the images.  The layers were both glued in some places & elevated in others with foam tape to achieve the desired dimension.
• The focal image was cut simultaneously with two sizes of die cuts - each die cut was elevated with foam tape and then the 3 layers of the image itself were layered on top of that so that there are five layers of elevation to this image.
• Sentiment is from Penny Black

PAPER:  

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• Base CS is Relflections  purchased at Michaels
• Inside is same DP as used on the front and is a stash item.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• Die Cuts used for the two cuts on the focal image panel and for the sentiment panel are from a set by Spellbinders.
• Ribbon is stash
• Three clear acylic stars are stickers from ??

INKS:

• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer   
• Hand colored with Copics:

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Art by MiRan Challenge #41 – ATG

Pile it On #88 – Manga Style or Comic-book inspired TOP 3

Robyn's Fetish #283 – Sq. or Rectangle

Crafting from the Heart #79 – ATG Always

Papertake Weekly – Take Your Pick [Technique: Dry Embossing for the focal image as part of the Paper Tole]

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Fab & Funky #275 – Anything Christmas

Simon Says Wed – ATG

Inspiration Destination #53 – ATG

The East Wind #40 – Add Texture
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge – Always ATG + DP

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny