tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89713200447761965612024-03-16T00:08:08.150-07:00RubberMADMail Art Designs: A collection of my Paper Arts~ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735244861324274705noreply@blogger.comBlogger571125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971320044776196561.post-59741271925149558592019-11-03T00:00:00.000-07:002019-11-05T10:56:55.371-08:00Origami gift...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">There is a new <a href="http://avenue613.blogspot.com/">613 Ave C</a> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">challenge starting Nov 6th: "<i>ATG or the optional Twist: "Scrap Your Stash"</i>.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> You have the month of Nov. to show your creative talents! For details of the challenge and for some very creative ideas from the DT's inspirational contributions - click </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://avenue613.blogspot.com/">HERE</a></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">!</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">I like to send money in my cards to the Grandkids... </b></span><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">LOL, </b><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">encourages them to call me! I've started folding the bills into Origami that is specific to the person. This one is a guitar because my granddaughter plays lead guitar in a band - I find videos on YouTube with tutorials on how to fold them. I used an image [sent </b><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">as a gift </b><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">by my dear Canadian friend, Corina. No source info available.] that appears to have her hand extended to hold the instrument.</b><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">The A2 Z-fold card base was decorated with scraps of DP from my stash to meet the optional twist of this challenge. </b></span><br />
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<b><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Gem of a Challenge</a> -</b> #21 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/">Through the Craft Room Door</a></b> - ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/">Crafty Sentiments</a> </b>– Fancy Folds <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">TOP 3</span></b><br />
<b><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/">Penny's Challenge</a> </b>#454 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says Stamp Wed</a></b> - ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/">AYLI: As You Like It</a></b> – Fave DP & Why [I am drawn to Primary Colors & Bold designs - if I need something subtle I tend to make my own background so the color is spot on and the design is non-descriptive]<br />
<b><a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Sweet Stampin'</a></b> - Celebrations<br />
<b><a href="http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/">Catch the Bug - Bugaboo</a></b> – ATG<br />
<b><a href="https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Aud Sentiments</a></b> - #238 – ATG + Sentiment<br />
<b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a></b> - #401 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/">Crafty Hazelnut's DP Challenge</a></b> – Always ATG<br />
<span style="color: black;"><b><a href="http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/">Lil Patch of Crafty Friends</a></b></span> - #117 – ATG Always~ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735244861324274705noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971320044776196561.post-80841466484999027872019-10-23T11:03:00.002-07:002019-10-23T19:35:45.246-07:00Boo-frickity-hoo...<br />
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This is without a doubt a favorite mummy image of mine from <u>Mostly Animals</u>.<br />
It was stamped, shaded with a <u>Copic</u> grey & fussy-cut & then sculpted with a large ball tool. The image was mounted on the two layers of mats with foam tape to maintain the dimension. The cat on the inside is from <u>Stampendous</u>.<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b><a href="http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/">Lil Patch of Crafty Friends</a></b></span> - #116 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Sweet Stampin'</a></b> - a Creature<br />
<b><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/">Through the Craft Room Door</a></b> - ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/">Crafty Sentiments</a> </b>– ATG<br />
<b><a href="https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Aud Sentiments</a></b> - #238 – For a Child + Sentiment<br />
<b><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/">SheepSki Designs</a></b> #31 –Autumn / Halloween<br />
<b><a href="http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/">Get Creative Challenges</a></b> – #85 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/">Crafty Hazelnut's DP Challenge</a></b> – Always ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a></b> - #401 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/">Shopping our Stash</a></b> L:13 – SOS #407 – Halloween~ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735244861324274705noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971320044776196561.post-40046002358327012782019-10-18T11:02:00.000-07:002019-11-05T11:16:15.701-08:00Broomzelda...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><b>The background was created using <u>Distress Ink Oxides</u> blended through a <b>punched </b>hole in a sheet of paper for the moon. When I was happy with the moon I removed my "stencil" and changed colors to the blues, purples and just a tinge of black to get my sky the color I wanted. The edge of that panel was distressed using the <u>Tim Holtz distresser tool </u>and then it was mounted on a black mat.</b></li>
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<li><b>The image of the witch, from <u>Uptown Rubber Stamps</u>, was stamped three times - once on the background overlapping the moon and twice more on <u><u>80 lb</u>. Neenah - Classic Crest - Solar White</u> for the paper sculpted image. I used Copics to color the witches and then fussy cut them. These were then "sculpted" [dry embossed with a large ball tool on the back of the individual parts of the image to round them & give them dimension.] With these parts of both witches I then constructed the final image directly over the original stamped witch on the image panel. I used glue and foam tape to help create or maintain the shape.</b></li>
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<li><b>The inside consists of the sentiment by Inkadinkadoo, a scary black cat from <u>Stampendous</u> [hand-lettered "Yikes!"] also stamped on the envelope and a hand-drawn border with faux stitching.</b></li>
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<b><a href="https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/">Incy Wincy Designs</a> –</b> Fall Colors<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b><a href="http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/">Lil Patch of Crafty Friends</a></b></span> - #115 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/">Through the Craft Room Door</a></b> - ATG Always<br />
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<b><a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/">Crafty Sentiments</a> </b>– ATG<br />
<b><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Gem of a Challenge</a></b> - #20 - ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a></b> - #400 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/">Fab n Funky</a></b><span style="background-color: white;"> #453 – Feature a Creature <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Winner</b></span></span><br />
<b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says Stamp Wed</a></b> - Halloween<br />
<b><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/">Penny's Challenge</a></b> #452 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/">AYLI: As You Like It</a></b> – Fave Stitching Style [Faux or Real] & Why [I don't own a sewing machine so if I stitch it, is by hand - & that is my fave - love the texture & dimension it gives. <b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">TOP 3</span></b><br />
<b><a href="https://papercraft-challenges.blogspot.com/">Papercraft Challenge</a></b> #48 – Fall <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>TOP 3</b></span><br />
<b><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/">SheepSki Designs</a></b> #31 –Autumn / Halloween<br />
<b><a href="https://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/">Creative Playground</a></b> – #10 – ATG<br />
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<b>I have a friend who recently retired, as we did years ago. He and his wife moved out of the city and up to a mountain home <i>faaarrr</i> away from family & friends and the life he has known for years now. [As we have.] </b><b>His birthday card gave me a chance to chide him!</b><br />
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<b>The sentiments were all created on my computer and then die cut with a <u>Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangles</u> die. </b><br />
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<b>The front panel of the Kraft base card was embossed with a <u>Tim Holtz alterations/Sizzix Embossing Folder. </u> I then used a <u>Distress Ink</u> pad to lightly rub ink across the surface to make the wood grain pop. The bear, as well as the hat and tie accessories, are by <u>Heather</u>. These three items were colored with Copics, fussy cut, sculpted and assembled then mounted with foam tape for dimension. </b><br />
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<b>CHALLENGES:</b><br />
<span style="color: black;"><b><a href="http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/">Lil Patch of Crafty Friends</a></b></span> - #115 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/">Everybody Art Challenge</a> </b>#454 – Dies<br />
<b><a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/">Crafty Sentiments</a> </b>– ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/">Through the Craft Room Door</a></b> - ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Gem of a Challenge</a></b> - #19 - ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a></b> - #399 – ATG Always<br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/">Shopping our Stash</a></b> L:13 – SOS #405 – Embossing <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Top Three</span></b></span><br />
<b><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/">Penny's Challenge</a></b> #450 – ATG Always <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">WINNER</span></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://themaleroomchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">The Male Room</a></b> #121 – Stay CAS<br />
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<b><a href="https://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/">Creative Playground</a></b> – #10 – ATG<br />
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<li><b>Stamp the main image twice. This image: "Santas Everywhere" is a 2002 rubber stamp from <u>Brother Sister Design Studio</u></b></li>
<li><b>Choose your preference for defining the "spotlight" area. One option is to choose a specific shape to define the spotlight- circle, square, oval, freeform, whatever. You can die-cut the area, stamp [a circle, square, etc.] to define the area - or, just create the perimeter with the color alone. In this case, I chose to die cut my spotlighted area with a stitched circle die from <u>Lawn Fawn.</u> </b></li>
<li><b>That die-cut "Spotlight" is then aligned perfectly with the exact portion of the image on the 2nd copy and elevated above it with foam tape.</b></li>
<li><b>I used a black card base with a white mat leaving a 1/16th-inch border. The image panel was prepared with a black mat, again leaving a 1/16" border. </b></li>
<li><b>A bow was tied in the middle <b>of a length of red ribbon </b>- the bow was stuck down on the image panel with a glue dot. The "tails" of the bow were wrapped around to the back of that panel and taped down.</b></li>
<li><b>The sentiment [Tis the Season] has no markings to identify the source. It was stamped on a snippet of black paper & heat embossed with white EP. An oval word punch from SU was used and that punched item was mounted on the lower-left corner of the image panel.</b></li>
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<b>CHALLENGES:</b><br />
<span style="color: black;"><b><a href="http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/">Lil Patch of Crafty Friends</a></b></span> - #115 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/">Everybody Art Challenge</a> </b>#454 – Dies<br />
<b><a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/">Crafty Sentiments</a> </b>– ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/">Through the Craft Room Door</a></b> - ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Gem of a Challenge</a></b> - #19 - ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a></b> - #399 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/">Penny's Challenge</a></b> #450 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/">AYLI: As You Like It</a></b> – Fave: FAF & Why [CAS never feels like I have put enough work into the project - LOL]<br />
<b><a href="https://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/">Creative Playground</a></b> – #10 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/">Winter Wonderland</a></b> – X-mas: Merry & Bright~ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735244861324274705noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971320044776196561.post-10989745572099592092019-09-02T12:29:00.000-07:002019-10-23T11:26:33.453-07:00There's Gnome time like Christmas...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It is interesting to see that even among the DT on 613, we had two different definitions of an "Exploding Box". You can see the other version that card makers think of by checking out the Design Team's Inspiration pieces on <a href="https://avenue613.blogspot.com/">613 Ave C</a> 's website. At least two of us thought it was this version... we decided either is correct!</span></b><br />
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a5PeK-QTYqg/XW1NFL8gSuI/AAAAAAAAKSQ/2FJrPETkk94wjZHsizmICHzpdgMsjWClACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_6496.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="876" data-original-width="814" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a5PeK-QTYqg/XW1NFL8gSuI/AAAAAAAAKSQ/2FJrPETkk94wjZHsizmICHzpdgMsjWClACEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_6496.JPG" width="297" /></a><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The measuring and cutting of these types of projects is something I don't really enjoy - I seem to lack spatial concept skills and it takes me forever to get everything to fit exactly. So when dies became available to make these boxes I jumped on the bandwagon! These make a spectacular gift/card at any Holiday when people like to decorate. The fact that it folds flat is a bonus for storage.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>**<u>The box </u>and all the layer dies to decorate it are from a die set named <a href="https://thestampdoctor.com/product/a2-card-in-a-box/"> "A2 Card in a Box" by the Stamp Doctor</a>. The owner/designer, </b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Mechele Monet, </b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>creates beautifully done written instructions and for those of you who are more visual learners </b></span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">like me, there are videos showing the process start to finish. What I like best about Mechele's instructions is she almost always has the most efficient and easiest ways to connect all the parts without measuring! [Ginny likes that!]</b><br />
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QGXqmaYoZtE/XW1NGfIjj7I/AAAAAAAAKS4/uAKmAVKe0g0k7S3gH6atP6rSZY8pRobMQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_6501.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="887" data-original-width="932" height="304" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QGXqmaYoZtE/XW1NGfIjj7I/AAAAAAAAKS4/uAKmAVKe0g0k7S3gH6atP6rSZY8pRobMQCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_6501.JPG" width="320" /></a><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">**<u>The Pine trees</u> are actually all from one die - just cut from 3 different paper scraps from my stash [a dark green, a grey-green and the DP with the stars on it. </b><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Wink of Stella has been applied to the stars.</b><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">] This pine tree die is one of several in a set from <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/default.aspx">Stampin' Up</a> called "In the Woods Framelets". It even cuts the front of the tree so you can lift the boughs and make it 3-D. Love this set! Stampin Up changes availability and "current" catalogs so often - I don't know if this is still available or not. I could not find this die with a search of the website. I have used 5 trees on this project - 3 are cut shorter by just cutting off the top of the trees to the length I need. The 5th tree is on the back - see picture below.</b><br />
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<b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">**<u>The very tall grass</u> is a die is by <a href="https://www.thestampsoflife.com/shop/Grass-Die.html">Stephanie Barnard from The StampsofLife.com</a></b><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><b>CHALLENGES:</b><br />
<b><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/">Penny's Challenge</a></b> #445 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/">Through the Craft Room Door</a></b> - ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">CHNC-X-mas #453</a> – </b>ATG X-mas/Option: Something beginning with an 'S' [Song]<br />
<b><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Gem of a Challenge</a></b> - #17 - ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a></b> - #397 – ATG Always <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Top 3</span></b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says Wed</a> </b>– ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://christmasatsweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Sweet Stampin' Christmas</a></b> – ATG X-mas/optional: Snow People<br />
<span style="color: black;"><b><a href="http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/">Lil Patch of Crafty Friends</a></b></span> - #113 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/">SheepSki Designs</a></b> #30 – Die Cuts or Punches <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>TOP THREE</b></span><br />
<b><a href="http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/">Get Creative Challenges</a></b> – #84 – ATG / No Twist <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">WINNER</span></b><br />
<b><a href="http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/">Crafty Hazelnut's DP Challenge</a></b> – Always ATG<br />
<b><a href="https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/">A Place to Start</a></b> – ATG~ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735244861324274705noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971320044776196561.post-63491075670007697422019-08-04T00:00:00.000-07:002019-08-05T17:47:01.614-07:00Create a Container [Re-cycled]<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GCZN3zLffhs/XUNd1LoS-EI/AAAAAAAAKP8/LnVPwy78frcdCBUiJMYXm_N7VO24--XIgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6441.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="796" data-original-width="1155" height="275" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GCZN3zLffhs/XUNd1LoS-EI/AAAAAAAAKP8/LnVPwy78frcdCBUiJMYXm_N7VO24--XIgCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_6441.JPG" width="400" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">There is a new <a href="http://avenue613.blogspot.com/">613 Ave C</a> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">challenge starting Aug 4th: "<i>ATG or the optional Twist: "Create a Container"</i>.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> You have the month of Aug. to show your creative talents! For details of the challenge and for some <u>very</u> creative ideas from the DT's inspirational contributions - click </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://avenue613.blogspot.com/">HERE</a></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">!</span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><b>CHALLENGES:</b><br />
<b><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/">Through the Craft Room Door</a></b> - ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/">Penny's Challenge</a></b> #441 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says Wed</a> </b>– ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a></b> - #395 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/">AYLI: As You Like It</a></b> – Fave: Flower & Why [Gardenia - the Fragrance, the very pale and subtle colors]<br />
<b><a href="http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/">Crafty Hazelnut's DP Challenge</a></b> – Always ATG<br />
<b><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Gem of a Challenge</a></b> - #15 - ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/">Get Creative Challenges</a></b> – #83 – ATG / No Twist<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Trying to make a few Christmas cards a month - and this one will also be with the colors of the USA flag. I recently fell in love with this technique/ construction and I am now reviewing my stamp collection for ones that will lend themselves to this design.</b></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">With this image, I used an Exacto Knife to cut around the image on the LEFT side only. You could use a Die if it has one or if you have a <u>Brother's Scan and Cut</u> or a <u>Silhouette</u>, you can cut only the left half of the image by covering the right side with paper during the scanning.</span></li>
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<b>CHALLENGES:</b><br />
<b><a href="http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/">Sisterhood of Crafters</a> – </b>Any Occasion<br />
<b><a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/">Crafty Sentiments</a></b> –Bright Colors<br />
<b><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/">Through the Craft Room Door</a></b> - ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Aud Sentiments</a></b> - #230 – ATG + Sentiment<br />
<b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a></b> - #393 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/">Penny's Challenge</a></b> #437 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="https://themaleroomchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">The Male Room</a></b> #114 – Multiple Layers for a Male<br />
<b><a href="http://christmasatsweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Sweet Stampin' Christmas</a></b> – ATG X-mas<br />
<b><a href="http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">CHNC- Christmas</a></b> #445 – ATG X-mas/Option: For a Male<br />
<b><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Gem of a Challenge</a></b> - #13 - ATG <span style="color: #cc0000;">[WINNER]</span><br />
<b><a href="http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/">Tuesday Throwdown</a></b> #435 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/">SheepSki Designs</a></b> #28 <b>– </b>Early Christmas<br />
<b><a href="http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/">Crafty Hazelnut's DP Challenge</a></b> – Always ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/">Winter Wonderland</a></b> – Christmas</div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;">There is a new <a href="http://avenue613.blogspot.com/">613 Ave C</a> </span><span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;">challenge starting June 2nd: "<i>ATG or the optional Twist: More than one fold</i>".</span><span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;"> You have the month of June to show your creative talents! For details of the challenge and for some <u>very</u> creative ideas from the DT's inspirational contributions - click </span><span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://avenue613.blogspot.com/">HERE</a></span><span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;">!</span><br />
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<b>So, when my friend Suzanne saw a card on the Net with folds that she really liked, she tried to describe it to me. I came home and tried to make what I thought she was saying... you know that game of telephone? LOL - it is nowhere near what she saw - but we both liked it anyway.</b><br />
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<li><b>I took CS cut at 4.25'' x 11'' and scored it at <span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">[oops! reviewing measurements again - will get back to you!] </span>3.5, 4, 7.25, & 9.25'' from the top. </b></li>
<li><b>It was then folded from the top with valley, mountain, valley, mountain folds. In spite of the lighting, I think you can see that in this pic to the right.</b></li>
<li><b>The flowers were cut in each of the 3 little panels using a die <b>called ''Cut Out Blossoms'' </b>from <u>Tim Holtz/ Sizzix.</u></b></li>
<li><b>The different papers behind each of the cut-outs was a fun challenge for me - I went thru my scraps pile and collection of backgrounds I have hoarded over the years. I have an entire shoebox full of 1/4 sheet samples from background techniques I have tried or found or papers that I liked. I ended up using [from top down] a favorite DP, a paper created with a <i>Shaving cream & Ink</i> technique, and finally, a repurposed waxy paper drinking cup rescued because I loved the colors on it. I needed the three to be of similar intensity and complementary to each other and the base CS. </b></li>
<li><b><b><b>Each of the backgrounds has yellow in them so, a</b>s the only embellishment, </b>I added a yellow ribbon behind the first fold & made a small bow.</b></li>
<li><b>Even though the folded green CS itself was created to be A2 size - I felt it needed the black frame so I made a base card approx. 1/4'' larger all the way around and mounted my finished piece on it.</b></li>
<li><b>Inside is a <b>birthday sentiment</b> using a <u>Penny Black</u> die.</b></li>
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<b>CHALLENGES:</b><br />
<b><a href="https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/">Incy Wincy Designs</a> – </b>Embellishment<br />
<b><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/">SheepSki Designs</a></b> #26<b> – </b>Flower Power<br />
<b><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/">Penny's Challenge</a></b> #432 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/">Crafty Sentiments</a></b> –Summer<br />
<b><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/">Through the Craft Room Door</a></b> - ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says Wed</a></b> – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/">Fab & Funky</a></b> #442 – Recycling [JFF] Won a <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">TOP THREE</span></b><br />
<b><a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/">AYLI: As You Like It</a></b> – His or Hers & Why [Hers: sooo much easier, more natural for me to create ideas]<br />
<b><a href="https://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Crafting From the Heart</a> -</b> #244 ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Aud Sentiments</a></b> - #228 – Nature + Sentiment<br />
<b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a></b> - #391 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/">Crafty Hazelnut's DP Challenge</a></b> – Always ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://oddballstamps.blogspot.com/">Oddball Art</a></b> – ATG / Option: Powdered Peach Scones<br />
<b><a href="http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/">Get Creative Challenges</a></b> – #81 – ATG – Fave Color Combo [greens w/ blues]</div>
~ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735244861324274705noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971320044776196561.post-82720230143661820782019-05-22T10:31:00.002-07:002019-05-22T19:02:24.196-07:00Retirement...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is a combined retirement and birthday card for a sailing buddy of mine. Sitting on a bench and feeding the birds is the last thing she would consider doing in retirement - she will more likely be skiing, snowmobiling, and sky jumping for all I know! But I love this <u><a href="http://www.mosdigitalpencil.com/categories/Adults/Seniors/">Mo Manning</a></u> image [I think it is called "Feed the Soul"] & I opted to use it with an apology on the inside.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">PROCESS: I sketched in the wooden fence in the background - I pictured her on the beach near the <span style="background-color: white;">Cliff House</span> in San Francisco, thus the sandy area around her. In my mind, the ocean is crashing on the beach just over that retaining wall. I c</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">olored this with Copics [listed below], Prismacolor Pencils and blended Distress Inks off a handmade stencil for the sky and clouds. The image panel was matted on black linen CS & layered on a favorite designer paper that has been hoarded in my stash for far too long. A short piece of matching blue satin ribbon, folded and given a fishtail cut on the ends, was tucked under the mat. The final layer is a 6.5'' x 5.5'' black linen base card.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">E33, 34, 35, 37, 39, 41, 42, 43, 50, 53</span></b><br />
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<b>CHALLENGES:</b><br />
<b><a href="https://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Crafting From the Heart</a> -</b> #243 ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/">Penny's Challenge</a></b> #431 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/">Crafty Sentiments</a></b> – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/">Through the Craft Room Door</a></b> - ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="https://papercraft-challenges.blogspot.com/">Papercraft Challenge</a></b> #37 – Ribbons<br />
<b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says Wed</a></b> – Bright Colors<br />
<b><a href="http://mosdigitalchallenge.blogspot.com/">Mo's Digital Pencil</a></b> #279 – ATG w/ Mo's /Optional: for the Girls<br />
<a href="http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/"><b>Get Creative Challenges</b></a> – #80 – ATG – no twist<br />
<b><a href="https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/">A Place to Start </a></b>– Fave Technique – [Coloring with Copics & Prismacolor Pencils]<br />
<b><a href="http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/">Crafty Hazelnut's DP Challenge</a></b> – Always ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://oddballstamps.blogspot.com/">Oddball Art</a></b> – ATG<br />
<b><a href="https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/">Incy Wincy Designs</a></b> – Embellishment [Ribbon]<br />
<b><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/">SheepSki Designs</a></b> #26 – Flower Power<br />
<b><a href="http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/">Tuesday Throwdown</a></b> #432 – Stenciling [handmade Cloud stencil]<br />
<b><a href="https://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/">Creative Playground</a></b> [Imagine That ] Challenge #5: ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a></b> - #391 – ATG Always</div>
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<b>Not sure why - but my brain went into a state of panic over this challenge... I definitely put in more hours thinking about it, looking up techniques on the net and talking to fellow makers than the actual construction took. I guess the moral of the story is for me to put more thinking in <i>during</i> construction - there was a major oops... I hope you can learn from my mistake! If you just want the mistakes... skip the "Process" and scroll down to the <span style="color: #cc0000;">RED</span> Heading.</b><br />
<b>So, here is my process:</b><br />
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<li><b>Create an A2 base card: [Cut <b>8.5 x 11" </b>CS to 5.5 x 8.5", score and fold to an A2 size of 4.25 x 5.5"]</b></li>
<li><b>From remaining CS cut a 4 x 5.25" layer to fit on top</b></li>
<li><b>Two layers of "Fun Foam" [Dollar Store] cut to 3.75 x 5" with both sides of each having Double Sticky Tape [Roll from Elizabeth Craft Designs] </b></li>
<li><b>Used a 2.5" circle die ["Stitched Circle Stackables by Lawn Fawn] to cut a hole in the top layer, taking into consideration where my design elements will fit.</b></li>
<li><b>Determined exactly where my foam will fit and penciled in a circle thru the hole in the top layer. Die cut a 2.5" hole in each of the 2 foam layers so that they match the hole in the top layer.</b></li>
<li><b>Removed the release paper from one side each of the two foam pieces and attached them to each other - making a thicker spacer.</b></li>
<li><b>I decorated using the following: Dies "Oceana Corner" and "Delicate Sea Fan" - both from Memory Box. Rubber stamps and matching Dies for the porthole frame & the fish scene <b>[colored with Prismacolor Pencils]</b> from "Coral Reef Collage" by Heartfelt Creations.</b></li>
<li><b>Assembly: Placing the top layer where I wanted it over the base card, I was able to simply place the fish scene thru the window & stick it down in exactly the right spot.</b></li>
<li><b>Next Acetate was taped down on the back side of the Top Layer.</b></li>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">OK - here is where I went wrong. </span></b></div>
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<li><b>I intended to stick the foam layers around the Fish Scene on the Base Card. I wanted a wall to surround the Fish Scene to hold all of my beads for the Shaker. I stuck the foam on the bottom of the top layer instead - <span style="color: #cc0000;">Dam_! </span> </b></li>
<li><b>I did use an Embossing Buddy to apply powder to the inside of the well of foam... this was to prevent beads from sticking to the inside walls. But, now I have powder all over the acetate window. <span style="color: #cc0000;">Dam_!</span></b></li>
<li><b>Now used a Swiffer pad to wipe it clean so as not to scratch it.</b></li>
<li><b>Next, it is time to add the beads, 7 blue-green iridescent sequins & 3 tiny fish. Have you ever tried to pile round beads in the center of a flat piece of paper??! <span style="color: #cc0000;">Dam_!</span></b></li>
<li><b>I carefully place the Top Layer with the foam on it down over the beads - success! </b></li>
<li><b>I took it to show to hubby and <b>grinning, </b>he eagerly shook it vigorously!</b></li>
<li><b>I looked at it and found all 7 of the sequins are missing as are about half the beads and 2.5 fish. Looking carefully I see the beads all stuck to the sides of the foam, no sequins to be seen. <span style="color: #cc0000;">Dam_!</span> Did the Swiffer remove the powder from the adhesive too? Or not enough powder used?</b></li>
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<b>Next time the foam will go on the base, baby powder will be sprinkled liberally, and more beads will be used. Heavy sigh... I photographed it anyway!</b></div>
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<b>CHALLENGES:</b><br />
<b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a></b> - #389 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/">Penny's Challenge</a></b> #428 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/">Through the Craft Room Door</a></b> - ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="https://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.com/">Crafting with Friends</a></b> #3 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Sweet Stampin'</a></b> – ATG or Spaced Out<br />
<b><a href="https://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Crafting From the Heart</a> -</b> #240 ATG Always<br />
<a href="http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/"><b>Get Creative Challenges</b></a> – #80 – ATG – no twist~ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735244861324274705noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971320044776196561.post-44415073931381634432019-04-21T14:54:00.002-07:002019-04-21T19:00:05.121-07:00Spring has Sprung...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>I saw versions of this Ladybug in several places on Pinterest - so I can't really identify an original source. It was easy to figure out once you saw the action of the wings - this is my take on the concept. </b></div>
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<li><b>A 1.5" circle punch was used to cut white CS for the layer holding the sentiment. </b></li>
<li><b>A 1.5'' [Fiskars] circle punch created the head.</b></li>
<li><b><b>The flowers and leaves [Martha Stewart] are punched from leftover scrap paper and the metallic HeroHues [Hero Arts] create the center of each.</b> </b></li>
<li><b>A eureka moment led to a black bobby- pin spread apart as the feelers. It was secured around a piece of foam tape that elevates the entire image.</b></li>
<li><b>Finished with Googly eyes glued to the head. </b></li>
<li><b>The sentiment is from the "You Got This" set by Simon Says Stamp </b></li>
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<b>CHALLENGES: <span style="background-color: yellow;">Yellow highlights</span> means no Linky available.</b><br />
<b><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/">Through the Craft Room Door</a></b> - ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/">Crafty Sentiments</a></b> – Just for the Boys<br />
<b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a></b> - #388 – ATG Always<br />
<span style="background-color: yellow;"><b><a href="http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/">Tuesday Throwdown</a></b> #429 – ATG</span><br />
<b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says Wed</a></b> – Spring Mood Board [Colors]<br />
<b><a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Sweet Stampin' </a></b>– ATG or Recycled Elements [All punched elements are from re-cycled scraps]<br />
<span style="background-color: yellow;"><b><a href="http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/">Get Creative Challenges</a></b> – #79 – ATG</span><br />
<b><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/">SheepSki Designs</a></b> #25 – Wings<br />
<span style="background-color: yellow;"><b><a href="http://oddballstamps.blogspot.com/">Oddball Art</a></b> – ATG / Option: Puffy Pastel Polka Dots</span><br />
<b><a href="https://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/">Creative Playground Challenge</a></b> #4: ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/">Crafty Hazelnut's DP Challenge</a></b> – Always ATG<br />
<span style="background-color: yellow;"><b><a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/">Pile it On</a></b> #153 – Lots of Layers</span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: yellow;"> </span> </span>~ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735244861324274705noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971320044776196561.post-65112012854576048382019-04-07T00:00:00.000-07:002019-04-07T22:08:58.449-07:00Happy Anniversary...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;">There is a new <a href="http://avenue613.blogspot.com/">613 Ave C</a> </span><span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;">challenge starting April 7th: "ATG/ optional Twist: "Wedding or Anniversary card." You have the month of April to show your creative talents! For details of the challenge and for some very creative ideas from the DT's inspirational contributions - click </span><span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://avenue613.blogspot.com/">HERE</a></span><span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;">!</span><b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> <b>This makes a fast, easy and elegant wedding or anniversary card. The Tree Gatefold die set from Sizzix includes the scalloped and the stitched oval to add to the belly band or to put inside and the die for the arched inner panel seen here in white. Also included in this set [not used here] are separate dies for leaves, flowers or snowflakes that, if added judicially over the tree would hide the sentiment. My only additions to this set were the sentiments & the smaller folded inner card to hide the personal message that otherwise would be visible thru the doors.</b><br />
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<li><b>"Gatefold Card - Tree" from Sizzix</b></li>
<li><b>The sentiment 'Happy Anniversary' from Sizzix "Celebrations"</b></li>
<li><b>"With Love" Die from Lawn Fawn??</b></li>
<li><b>1/2" corner rounder by Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper</b></li>
<li><b>Decorative border punch on the bottom of inner sentiment card by EK </b></li>
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Create wildly and color with abandon! </span></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Crafting From the Heart</a> -</b> #240 ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/">Penny's Challenge</a></b> #424 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/">Through the Craft Room Door</a></b> - ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a></b> - #387 – ATG Always<br />
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<b><a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/">Crafty Sentiments</a></b> – ATG<br />
<a href="http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/"><b>Creative Knockouts</b></a> – <span style="background-color: yellow;">L:8</span>- #292 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="https://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.com/">Crafting with Friends</a></b> #2 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="https://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/">Creative Playground Challenge</a></b> #4: ATG</div>
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~ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735244861324274705noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971320044776196561.post-73909544783693413932019-03-03T00:00:00.000-08:002019-04-06T23:58:59.452-07:00Pocket Card...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;">There is a new <a href="http://avenue613.blogspot.com/">613 Ave C</a> </span><span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;">challenge starting March 3: "ATG/ optional Twist: "Make a Kinetic Card." You have the month of March to show your creative talents! For details of the challenge and for some very creative ideas from the DT's inspirational contributions - click </span><span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://avenue613.blogspot.com/">HERE</a></span><span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;">!</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">I don't classify this card as a true kinetic</span><span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">card... but it does require taking the hidden message panel from the center pocket. The base card is made quite simply with a single sheet of CS - then each page, front and back cover of the "booklet" is covered with DP and decorated. </span><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Thank you to my friend, Edie Kort, for the template and instructions. I tried </span><b>to find a tutorial online but was unable to find this exact fold... I will need to get permission from Edie to share her version here. These pictures below will give you the interior shots to get a sense of the folds, the pocket and the message panel.</b><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Create wildly and color with abandon! </span></b><br />
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<b>CHALLENGES:</b><br />
<b><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/">Through the Craft Room Door</a></b> - ATG Always<br />
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<b><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/">Penny's Challenge</a></b> #419 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/">Crafty Sentiments</a></b> – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/">Tuesday Throwdown</a></b> #426 – Interactive Cards <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">WINNER</span></b><br />
<b><a href="https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Aud Sentiments</a></b> - #221 – BINGO + Sentiment [Top row: Die Cut, Embossing & DP]<br />
<b><a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says Wed</a></b> – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/">Sisterhood of Crafters</a></b> – In the RED <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Top Three</span></b><br />
<b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a></b> - #385 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/">AYLI: As You Like It</a></b> – Layers – one or many & Why [LOve Layers! Love the lush look and the depth with layers.]<br />
<b><a href="https://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.com/">Crafting with Friends</a></b> #81 – ATG [JFF]<br />
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<b><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/">SheepSki Designs</a></b> #24 – Favorite Colors [Red, Gold & White]<br />
<b><a href="http://oddballstamps.blogspot.com/">Oddball Art</a></b> – ATG</div>
<b><a href="http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/">Crafty Hazelnut's DP Challenge</a></b> – Always ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/">Pile it On</a></b> #152 – Fave Color [Red, Gold & White]<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;">This was created this for the new <a href="http://avenue613.blogspot.com/">613 Ave C</a> </span><span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;">challenge starting Jan 6: "ATG/ optional Twist: "Use Watercolor" You have the month of January to show your creative talents! For details of the challenge and for some very creative ideas from the DT's incredible inspiration concepts - click </span><span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://avenue613.blogspot.com/">HERE</a></span><span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;">!</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">This process includes:</span><br />
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<li><b>Using watercolor paper, heat emboss the outline image - <u>Rubbernecker Stamps</u> - "Watercolor Birthday Cake". </b></li>
<li><b>Mount that on a 1/8" larger mat of colorful paper.</b></li>
<li><b>Ink up the layered portion of the stamp using three colors of Distress Inks and stamp that inside the outline.</b></li>
<li><b>Used Wink of Stella Gold for the inner flame for sparkle.</b></li>
<li><b>The sentiment is a die sent from CA Corina.</b></li>
<li><b>A dark blue ribbon is knotted on the front. </b></li>
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<b><a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/">Crafty Sentiments</a></b> – ATG</div>
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<b><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/">Through the Craft Room Door</a></b> - ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/">Shopping our Stash</a></b> <span style="background-color: yellow;">L:13</span> – SOS #382 – Use Washi<br />
<b><a href="https://papercraft-challenges.blogspot.com/">Papercraft Challenge #25</a></b> – Lots of Dimensions<br />
<b><a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says Wed</a></b> – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/">Penny's Challenge</a></b> #408 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/">As You Like It</a></b> – Prefer Rubber or Digis & WHY [BOTH! Rubber for the techniques possible, But, Digis for the room I can save in storage!]<br />
<b><a href="https://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.com/">Crafting with Friends</a></b> #76 – ATG [JFF]<br />
<b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a></b> - #379 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/">AI-Art Impressions Challenge</a></b> #246 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/">SheepSki Designs</a></b> #21 – Celebrations</div>
~ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735244861324274705noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971320044776196561.post-74587723061170153202018-12-23T23:01:00.000-08:002018-12-23T23:01:17.671-08:00... a Sisterhood of Stampers<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gz-iJ6xg9_Y/XB_2NTZQx0I/AAAAAAAAKBE/G9zUl55s3gs64VTFchJM1lQXjxi0N3iVQCLcBGAs/s1600/JgSnowField.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gz-iJ6xg9_Y/XB_2NTZQx0I/AAAAAAAAKBE/G9zUl55s3gs64VTFchJM1lQXjxi0N3iVQCLcBGAs/s640/JgSnowField.JPG" width="480" /></a><b>On Sept 2nd, I posted a get well card for my brother and indicated that after he saw the card and had a good outcome, I would come back and explain... I am going to merely post a picture here so you can see his GReat outcome! His goal was to be able to walk his property in Montana without pain... check out that good looking right foot!</b><br />
<b><br /></b> <b>John recently got another get well card from Dr. Amy Germaine, a professional colleague of his. John was excited to have another person in his life who makes handmade cards! </b><br />
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<b>He sent a picture of her card which I have posted [with permission] along with my email comments back to him...</b><br />
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<i>Hey John,</i><br />
<i>Amy had a great idea for a "Male Card" which usually generates great fear in the hearts of card makers! Men are generally drawn to plain designs, no frou-frou, and definitely <u>no</u> pinks! It is against every fiber in a girl's heart not to add ribbon or charms or lots of bling, a little glitter and frequently silly, big-headed images. <br />Amy has successfully walked that fine line of 'masculinity' with clean lines and a fairly sedate brown, grey & green color palate. She managed to sneak in at least five layers including an embossed basket weave texture [again, masculine as opposed to a floral design]. And the element I especially like is the bow [careful Amy, don't go frou-frou here!] made of... Ta-da... heavy twine! Cool! If you have to have a bow on a "Male" card - make it a rough-tough woodsie material! Well done Amy!</i></div>
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<i>She doesn't know that I have, over the years, inoculated you against exposure to bling. I do, however, confine it to a simple enclosure that contains the sequins, glitter and faux jewels so it won't accidentally get in your hair or on your clothes as you head out the door to an important meeting. Heaven forbid!</i></div>
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<i>Kudos to Amy and the Sisterhood of Crafty Stampers!</i></div>
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<b>Stamp wildly and color with abandon!</b></div>
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<b>~ginny</b></div>
<br />~ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735244861324274705noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971320044776196561.post-20804372187185595722018-12-04T00:42:00.000-08:002018-12-04T01:40:09.092-08:00Snow Globe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I was asked to be a Guest Designer for </b><b><u><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/">Through the Craftroom Door</a></u> Anything Goes Challenge Blog for this week. <u>Patties Creations</u> on Etsy is sponsoring this challenge & has provided me with this digi <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/83776837/polar-bear-snow-globe?ref=shop_home_active_50">Polar Bear Snow Globe</a> for my project. This card will also be published in the next edition of the </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><b>Jan/Feb issue of TTCRD magazine.</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Here is the process for this card:</b></span></span><br />
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<li><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The digi image was printed out three times on Neenah's Solar White /Classic Crest, 80 lb. Cover Stock, once on the <u>Neenah</u> "Desert Storm" CS of the base card & once on a wood grain sheet from PhotoPlay's "Campfire & Lakeside" <b style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">6x6 paper pad to create the Snow Globe's base.</span></b></span></b></li>
<li><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">An Exacto Knife was used to cut out the inside of the globe</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: black;">Background inside the globe is a Handcrafted paper from </span><span style="color: black;"><u>Craft Perfect by Tonic Studios</u></span><span style="color: black;"> "Hailstorm" in light blue. It was cut slightly larger than the Globe & glued to the front panel of the base card</span></span></b></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: black;"><u>Copics</u></span></b> used on the three images of the bear as needed </span><span style="color: black;">included </span><span style="color: black;">C00, 1 & 3; E33, 41, 43; & B91 </span></b></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: black;">The bears were fussy cut, sculpted and layered using foam tape for the rounded areas and "attached" to the bear or background with </span></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><u><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Art-Institute-Glitter-DDCA-Designer/dp/B0052FZPZI">Art Glitter</a></u></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Art-Institute-Glitter-DDCA-Designer/dp/B0052FZPZI"> Designer Adhesive</a> as appropriate. He was then placed on the globe background.</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The perimeter was sealed with foam tape and </span></b><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">clear extra small beads & blue sequins were added before sealing the panel to the card base.</b></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: black;"><u>Versafine</u></span><span style="color: black;"> Clear & white detail EP was used to stamp and emboss the sentiment from </span></b><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="https://www.paperwishes.com/products/4106027"><span style="color: black;"><u>Paper Wishes: Hot Off the Press</u></span><span style="color: black;"> "Stockings" Die & Stamp Set.</span></a></b></li>
<li><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: black;">A bow was tied in a silvery blue ribbon and attached around the base.</span></b></li>
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; text-align: center;">Create wildly and color with abandon! </b><br />
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<b><br /></b> <b>CHALLENGES:</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says Wed</a> – </b>ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/">Penny's Challenge</a></b> #408 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/">As You Like It</a></b> – Prefer Rubber or Digis & WHY [BOTH! Rubber for the techniques possible, But, Digis for the room I can save in storage!]<br />
<b><a href="https://themaleroomchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">The Male Room</a></b> #99 – Mechanical / Moving Part<br />
<b><a href="http://52cct.blogspot.com/">52 Christmas Throwdown</a></b> <span style="background-color: yellow;">L:10</span> – Pick Prev. 2017 Challenge [April Technique: Shaker]<br />
<b><a href="https://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Crafting From the Heart</a> </b>-#231 ATG Always [<span style="background-color: cyan;">JFF</span>]<br />
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<a href="https://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/"><b>Fussy & Fancy</b></a> <span style="background-color: yellow;">L:10</span> #226 – Winter/ Christmas<br />
<b><a href="http://snarkystampers.blogspot.com/">Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers</a></b> <span style="background-color: yellow;">L:10 </span>- #124 – W is for Winter<br />
<b><a href="https://papercraft-challenges.blogspot.com/">Papercraft Challenge #26</a></b> – Wintertime<br />
<b><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/">SheepSki Designs</a></b> #21 – Celebrations</div>
~ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735244861324274705noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971320044776196561.post-21366276492723034432018-12-02T00:00:00.000-08:002018-12-02T22:44:49.180-08:00Washi Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>You know all that Washi tape you have been hoarding in a drawer? Get it all out and try this - it is an easy card to do using coordinating Washi tape. </b><br />
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<li><b>The red & gold tape was layered </b><b>alternately </b><b>on a piece of green scrap CS. </b></li>
<li><b>Three trees were cut from that CS using the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/149992/winter-woods-clear-mount-bundle"><u>Stampin' Up</u> "In the Woods" </a>framelet Die set. </b></li>
<li><b>The set comes with the 2nd die to cut a mat that frames the tree - I cut three frames out of white CS. </b></li>
<li><b>White scraps were used to create the snowy forest floor & the glittered scraps were cut to add a little more decoration to the trees. </b><b> </b></li>
<li><b>Finally, t</b><b>he trees were layered &/or elevated <b>on the base CS</b> using foam tape. </b></li>
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jgWKNIh93Sc/XALeZwrPNcI/AAAAAAAAJ_Y/hU7PfhnWulg3lJw00peTru26I_jIzxU-QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6127a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="900" height="361" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jgWKNIh93Sc/XALeZwrPNcI/AAAAAAAAJ_Y/hU7PfhnWulg3lJw00peTru26I_jIzxU-QCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_6127a.jpg" width="400" /></a><b><span style="color: blue;">I created this for the new <a href="http://avenue613.blogspot.com/">613 Ave C</a> </span><span style="color: blue;">challenge starting Dec 2: "ATG/ optional Twist: "Use Washi Tape" You have the month of December to show your creative talents! For details of the challenge and for some very creative ideas from the DT's incredible inspiration concepts - click </span><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://avenue613.blogspot.com/">HERE</a></span><span style="color: blue;">!</span></b><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; text-align: center;"><br /></b> <b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; text-align: center;">Create wildly and color with abandon! </b><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: center;">~ginny</b></b></span><br />
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<b>CHALLENGES:</b><br />
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<b><a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/">Crafty Sentiments</a></b> – ATG</div>
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<b><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/">Through the Craft Room Door</a></b> - ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/">Shopping our Stash</a></b> <span style="background-color: yellow;">L:13</span> – SOS #382 – Use Washi<br />
<b><a href="https://papercraft-challenges.blogspot.com/">Papercraft Challenge #25</a></b> – Lots of Dimensions<br />
<b><a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says Wed</a></b> – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/">Penny's Challenge</a></b> #408 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/">As You Like It</a></b> – Prefer Rubber or Digis & WHY [BOTH! Rubber for the techniques possible, But, Digis for the room I can save in storage!]<br />
<b><a href="https://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.com/">Crafting with Friends</a></b> #76 – ATG [JFF]<br />
<b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a></b> - #379 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/">AI-Art Impressions Challenge</a></b> #246 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/">SheepSki Designs</a></b> #21 – Celebrations</div>
~ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735244861324274705noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971320044776196561.post-6227013736331272802018-12-01T23:30:00.000-08:002018-12-01T23:30:05.883-08:00Thanksgiving Gratitude...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>This image is a freebie from the wonderful website of <a href="http://dulemba.com/index_ColoringPages.html">Elizabeth Dulemba</a>. Dulemba is an award-winning author & an amazing artist & illustrator who shares her drawings with teachers and others on her </b><b>"Coloring Pages".</b><b> </b><br />
<b>When I saw this image I immediately thought of this sentiment and combined my "Gratitude" stamp with my own handwriting to create it. I think it is so funny - especially since we didn't have turkey for the first time in years!</b><br />
<b>The image was printed three times, colored with Copics, fussy cut & sculpted to re-assemble the chair, pillow & turkey in layers.</b><br />
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<b>Create wildly and color with abandon!</b></div>
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<b>~ginny</b></div>
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<b><a href="https://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Crafting From the Heart</a> - </b>#230 ATG Always</div>
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<b><a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/">Crafty Sentiments</a></b> – ATG</div>
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<b><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/">Through the Craft Room Door</a></b> - ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="https://papercraft-challenges.blogspot.com/">Papercraft Challenge #25</a></b> – Lots of Dimensions<br />
<b><a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says Wed</a></b> – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/">Penny's Challenge</a></b> #408 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/">As You Like It</a></b> – Prefer Rubber or Digis & WHY [BOTH! Rubber for the techniques possible But Digis for the room I can save in storage]<br />
<b><a href="https://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.com/">Crafting with Friends</a></b> #76 – ATG [JFF]<br />
<b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a></b> - #379 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/">AI-Art Impressions Challenge</a></b> #246 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="https://aurorawingschallenge.blogspot.com/">Aurora Wings</a></b> #73 – Holiday Spirit<br />
<b><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/">SheepSki Designs</a></b> #21 – Celebrations</div>
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Trying to clean up my RubberRoom for expected guests this month I found this never used 'Moose' and the 'Christmoose' sentiment [by <u>The Stamping Pad Co.</u>] in a box. Of course, I <u>had to</u> stop cleaning and try them out. I colored the images with <u>Copics</u>, stamped the package three times and candy cane twice to 3D them, and put <u>Glossy Accents</u> on the ornaments. I made a grassy knoll for the moose to stand on [and then remembered it is Christmas time and it should have been snowy where he comes from - blame it on Global Warming!] The sky and clouds were done with 'Stormy Skies' <u>Distress Ink</u>, a sponge and a homemade cloud template. My wooden ornament started as a Die-cut balsa heart, colored with <u>Copics</u>, added <u>Liquid Pearls</u> and fastened on the red ribbon as a hanger. Although it is secured with a small piece of foam tape, it is designed to easily come off for the recipient to use as an ornament or package decor.<br />
<b><span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="color: blue;">I created this for the new <a href="http://avenue613.blogspot.com/">613 Ave C </a> </span><span style="color: blue;">challenge starting Oct 7: "ATG/ optional Twist: "Use Something Wooden" You have the month of October to show your creative talents! For details of the challenge and for some very creative ideas from the DT's incredible inspiration concepts - click </span><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://avenue613.blogspot.com/">HERE</a></span><span style="color: blue;">!</span></b><br />
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<b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> <b>CHALLENGES:</b><br />
<b><a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/">Crafty Sentiments</a></b> – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/">Through the Craft Room Door</a></b> - ATG Always <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">WINNER</span></b><br />
<b><a href="https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Aud Sentiments</a></b> - #213 – Use a Two Word Sentiment<br />
<b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a></b> - #375 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says Wed</a></b> – Get Ready for Christmas<br />
<b><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/">Penny's Challenge</a></b> #400 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/">As You Like It</a></b> – Fave Season & WHY [Christmas - Family is the reason!]<br />
<b><a href="http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/">AI-Art Impressions Challenge</a></b> #242 – Vibrant Colors<br />
<b><a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Sweet Stampin'</a></b> – Use a Stencil [for the clouds]<br />
<b><a href="http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/">Winter Wonderland</a></b> – X-mas: ATG<br />
<b><a href="https://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.com/">Crafting with Friends</a></b> #74 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/">SheepSki Designs</a></b> #19 – Fantasy~ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735244861324274705noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971320044776196561.post-7745536174820992392018-09-02T17:03:00.005-07:002018-09-04T08:03:17.603-07:00Sup?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I recently purchased the Tim Holtz set "Hipster" of real-red-Rubber [unmounted] stamps and it was the goat I grabbed to use first. The CS I chose to use is 80# Neenah - "Desert Storm". Copics are my medium of choice - but I really wanted to use my Prismacolor Pencils with this image & CS combination. The plaid on the suit is my addition, it is not part of the stamp.<br />
I am essentially a beginner with Pencils - have so much to learn. My dream would be to have the skills of this blogger, artist and my friend, Shani Thomas at <b><a href="http://www.paperesse.com/">Paperesse</a>. </b><u><i>Some</i></u>day, my friend, I will develop the smooth blending skills for which you are known! Please keep giving me pointers!<br />
The large size stamp, plus my design concept of elevated layers [creating the "white space" essential for a CAS style] made it necessary to make an envelope to fit. Cut from a sheet of hoarded 12 x 12", there was enough left over to mat the white CS inside for my personal message.<br />
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<b><a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/">Crafty Sentiments</a></b> – ATG <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">WINNER</span></b><br />
<b><a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says Wed</a></b> – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/">Penny's Challenge</a></b> #395 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/">Creative Knockouts</a></b> – <span style="background-color: yellow;">L:8</span>- #261 – Sentiment on Front of Card<br />
<b><a href="https://papercraft-challenges.blogspot.com/">Papercraft Challenge</a></b> #19 – Animals<br />
<b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a></b> - #373 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/">Pile it On</a></b> #146 – Think Big~ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735244861324274705noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971320044776196561.post-72030041070731938122018-08-05T00:00:00.000-07:002018-08-20T22:46:32.631-07:00Fantasy Magic... Happy B'day Gena!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<b>I am in love with the <u>Mo Manning</u> images of dwarves and gnomes... her images are so delightfully detailed and realistic [they look like all the gnomes who live in <u>my</u> woods!]</b><br />
<b>I have wanted for a very long time to color this threesome that I merged with the png files purchased at the <a href="http://www.mosdigitalpencil.com/">Digital Pencil Too</a>. This piece represents <i>hours</i> of meditative, soul-soothing, total escape coloring! After all three were completed with <u>Copics</u>, I started creating the background scene using the "Fern" stencil [KaiserCraft] and <u>Distress Inks</u>. Would you believe I have not used a stencil before this?? Next was the rock 'floor' [source unknown] of their living space, adding three dragonflies [PSX] and finally inking the edges with the same <u>Distress Inks.</u></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="color: blue;">I created this for the new <a href="http://avenue613.blogspot.com/">613 Ave C </a> </span><span style="color: blue;">challenge starting Aug 5: "ATG/ optional Twist: "Fantasy / Magic" You have the month of August to show your creative talents! For details of the challenge and for some very creative ideas from the DT's incredible inspiration concepts - click </span><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://avenue613.blogspot.com/">HERE</a></span><span style="color: blue;">!</span></b><br />
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<b>CHALLENGES:</b><br />
<b><a href="https://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Crafting From the Heart</a> -</b>#217 ATG Always <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">DT Favorite</span></b><br />
<b><a href="http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/">Tuesday Throwdown</a> </b>#403 – stenciling<br />
<b><a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/">Crafty Sentiments</a></b> – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/">Through the Craft Room Door</a></b> - ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a></b> - #371 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says Wed</a></b> – Make your own Background<br />
<b><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/">Penny's Challenge</a></b> #391 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://oddballstamps.blogspot.com/">Oddball Art</a> – </b>ATG/Twist: Lost Souls of Innocent Dolls<br />
<b><a href="https://aurorawingschallenge.blogspot.com/"> Aurora Wings</a></b> #69 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/">SheepSki Designs</a></b> #17 – Your Fave Things [Coloring with Copics & Gnomes!]<br />
<b><a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/">Pile it On</a></b> #145 – New Technique [Stencils]~ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735244861324274705noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971320044776196561.post-37204853279448531242018-07-01T13:12:00.000-07:002018-07-01T13:39:07.391-07:00Happy Birthday Amber!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hxoOImJDncA/WzBJAAUiAjI/AAAAAAAAJ00/tp7yZ4Tu4ik93akGe1tG6K0VOF8KF-sVACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_5958.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="709" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hxoOImJDncA/WzBJAAUiAjI/AAAAAAAAJ00/tp7yZ4Tu4ik93akGe1tG6K0VOF8KF-sVACLcBGAs/s400/IMG_5958.JPG" width="315" /></a>I was cleaning off my desk, ready to give up for the day and leave my RubberRoom when I came across two scraps of this designer paper. I noticed one piece was cut exactly right to fit an A2 size card. It made perfect sense to stop and take the time to tape it down on the front of some cardstock so it would not be lost in the shuffle. <u><i>Now</i></u> I can retire...<br />
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G841YEj8Stw/WzBI_3mDknI/AAAAAAAAJ1E/sYJSc7yDjWg5FW_oQ9TfkP897B6bfoSOQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_5961a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="688" data-original-width="723" height="190" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G841YEj8Stw/WzBI_3mDknI/AAAAAAAAJ1E/sYJSc7yDjWg5FW_oQ9TfkP897B6bfoSOQCEwYBhgL/s200/IMG_5961a.jpg" width="200" /></a>Have you ever done that? You are tired, ready to quit for the day - just cleaning up a little before you turn off the lights... but, as I stared at the paper on the front of the card, I got to thinking about what image would work with it. And as my mojo tweaked my brain - I dug around in a stamp drawer & found this Magenta stamp - 'Heart Flower'. Ok, my mojo & energy level are both back in play. Stamped the image, colored it with Copics:<br />
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It was then fussy cut, the center of the flower sculpted [dry embossed] from the front and the leaves from the back. It was adhered to the front of the card using both a super strong double sided tape to hold the center down and foam tape to elevate the petals.<br />
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QlUGTzZYsvc/WzBI_dppfAI/AAAAAAAAJ08/CHF2XDBRDE8mOk834M_b7gSKzTczapbBgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_5956.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="530" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QlUGTzZYsvc/WzBI_dppfAI/AAAAAAAAJ08/CHF2XDBRDE8mOk834M_b7gSKzTczapbBgCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_5956.JPG" width="188" /></a>There was exactly enough left of the 2nd piece of scrap DP to decorate the sentiment panel on the inside and the envelope flap. Perfect - used every bit of it! A Memory Box die was used for the sentiment & added to the inside. Then, and only then, did my mojo loosen its grip on me... I got up without cleaning another iota off my desk, turned out the lights and went to bed.<br />
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<b>CHALLENGES:</b><br />
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<b><a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/">Crafty Sentiments</a></b> – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/">Through the Craft Room Door</a></b> - ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Aud Sentiments</a></b> - #206– Summer + Sentiment<br />
<b><a href="http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Inspiration Destination</a></b> #153 – ATG [JFF]<br />
<b><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/">Penny's Challenge</a></b> #386 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says Wed</a></b> – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/">As You Like It</a></b> – Fave Type of Embossing & WHY [I LOVE sculpting {dry embossing} my images to give them shape and depth!]<br />
<b><a href="https://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.com/2018/05/challenge-68.html">Crafting with Friends</a></b> #70 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/">Everybody Art Challenge</a></b> #428 – Birthday [JFF]<br />
<b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a></b> - #369 – ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://crafty-girls-creations.blogspot.com.au/">Crafty Girls Creations</a></b> – #49 - ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://oddballstamps.blogspot.com/">Oddball Art</a> – </b>ATG/Twist: Dots & Doodles<br />
<b><a href="http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/">Crafty Hazelnut's DP Challenge</a></b> – Always ATG + DP~ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735244861324274705noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971320044776196561.post-92222497998827172422018-06-27T12:40:00.000-07:002018-06-28T07:55:15.187-07:00Graduation Time... Hannah<br />
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SyhnXG252PE/WzBAw92oRFI/AAAAAAAAJzw/iE5N-NXM5jwy3xhuGqU8zvNfpSKmhTqOgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_5842%2B%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="616" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SyhnXG252PE/WzBAw92oRFI/AAAAAAAAJzw/iE5N-NXM5jwy3xhuGqU8zvNfpSKmhTqOgCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_5842%2B%25282%2529.jpg" width="272" /></a>The third and final grad card needed this year. This image is a Sassy Cheryl and has been the 'go-to' grad figure for me for a couple of years now. Colored with Copics, embellished with Duo Glue/ Gold Foil for details on her horn and tiny gold metallic 'buttons' from <u>Creative Crystal Company </u>used in the corner and on her tassel.<br />
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The sentiment 'Celebrate' is a <u>Sizzix</u> die, the Stitched Rectangle by <u>Lil Inker</u> was used for the message panel.<br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; text-align: center;"><br /></b> <b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; text-align: center;">Create wildly and color with abandon! </b><br />
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<b><a href="http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/">Creative Knockouts</a></b> – L:8- #251 – for Girls<br />
<b><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/">SheepSki Designs</a></b> #15 - Embellish It or CAS<br />
<b><a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/">Crafty Sentiments</a></b> – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/">Through the Craft Room Door</a></b> - ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Aud Sentiments</a></b> - #206 – ATG + Sentiment<br />
<b><a href="http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Inspiration Destination</a></b> #153 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="https://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.com/2018/05/challenge-68.html">Crafting with Friends</a></b> #70 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a></b> - #369 – ATG Always~ginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735244861324274705noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971320044776196561.post-47842219639467332202018-06-09T19:31:00.000-07:002018-06-09T19:59:28.120-07:00Graduation Time... Brenndan<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VJ-dz9QRY5k/Wxxj1URrmlI/AAAAAAAAJzc/n_ZMrlAROf8N13yGh1khS-IgS09G3U1qACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_5941.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="602" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VJ-dz9QRY5k/Wxxj1URrmlI/AAAAAAAAJzc/n_ZMrlAROf8N13yGh1khS-IgS09G3U1qACEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_5941.JPG" width="212" /></a><br />
<b>Our God-daughter's son is graduating this year. He is a very mature young man who is very comfortable around adults - he was able to hold his own in adult conversations way before his teen years. I took a note from his graduation announcement and picture - and created a Congratulation card that I felt would be a nod to his maturity and masculinity.</b><br />
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<b>I wanted a rather formal look with browns, tans and blacks, but just a touch of whimsy that would still be fun! The two 12 x 12 sheets of DP that I found seemed perfect for the base card and the mats for each surface. The card and matching envelope template is 'WildCards' by Words Worth Stamps - which appears not to be in business any longer. All I had to do was to lay it over my chosen DP and trace it. Makes a really 'wonky', fun card!</b><br />
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<b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> <b>I used his announcement and cut out the "CLASS OF 2018" label and his picture for this project. The little pocket on the flap to the right was created to hold our check for his college fund. It is stamped with "so proud" from the <u>Claudine Helmuth Studio</u> 'Words & Frames 1' stamp set. The 'stitched ovals' dies by <u>Lil Inker</u> were used for his photo, the mat behind his photo and for the mat in the center for the sentiment. The sentiment by <u>Penny Black</u> was embossed in white.</b><br />
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<b><b><br /></b></b> <b>You can see in this last picture of the inside how truly wonky this shape is. The envelope mimics the card shape exactly but a little bigger to fit the card. I stamped Congratulations on a leftover section of the paper and tore the edges before gluing it down on the flap.</b><br />
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<b>Because of the uneven shape, extra postage is required - no surprise there!</b><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; text-align: center;"><br /></b> <b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; text-align: center;">Create wildly and color with abandon! </b><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: center;">~ginny</b></b></span><br />
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<b>CHALLENGES:</b><br />
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<b><a href="http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Crafting From the Heart</a></b> -#209 ATG Always</div>
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<b><a href="http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/">Shopping our Stash</a></b> <span style="background-color: yellow;">L:13</span> – SOS #357 – My Fave Things [Wonky folds]</div>
<b><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/">Through the Craft Room Door</a></b> - ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/">Tuesday Throwdown</a></b> #395 – What a Guy <br />
<b><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/">Penny's Challenge</a></b> #383 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Sweet Stampin'</a></b> – Special Man Day card<br />
<b><a href="http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Aud Sentiments</a></b> - #205 – ATG + Sentiment<br />
<b><a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/">As You Like It</a></b> – Fave Card Shape & WHY [new shape for me - wonky!]<br />
<b><a href="https://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.com/2018/05/challenge-68.html">Crafting with Friends</a></b> #69 – ATG<br />
<b><a href="http://crafty-girls-creations.blogspot.com.au/">Crafty Girls Creations</a></b> – #48 - ATG Always<br />
<b><a href="http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/">Crafty Hazelnut's DP Challenge</a></b> – Always ATG + DP<br />
<b><a href="http://oddballstamps.blogspot.com/">Oddball Art</a></b> – ATG<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b><a href="http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/">Get Creative Challenges</a> </b>– #70 – Monochromatic</span></div>
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