Thanksgiving Tri-Pocket Card... WINNER

This Tri-Pocket card is made from a single sheet of double-sided DP. The inside in this case is the mahogany color seen in the upper right corner.  I have put a tag in each pocket so you can see where the pockets are and the approximate size.  I used a brad to attach the corner to keep them closed.  My intention is to write a message on the first big tag, and to put photos in the 2nd pocket for a relative who can't make it to Thanksgiving dinner.  Couldn't decide if I should put the image on the front... or as the surprise on the 2nd pocket.  This next photo shows the all three tags out of the pockets.

This card should be eligible for the following

CHALLENGES:

CMC  #52 -Fall Colors

MarkerPOP #7 - Color Something

Broken Box - Fall Foliage Colors

PaperPlay #38 - Choose a Holiday - WON

Sentimental Sunday #121 - Autumn

Just Some Lines - Celebrate Fall

Everybody Art #206 - Autumn

Digi Tues. #179 - Say It With Flowers

SUPPLIES AND TECHNIQUES

IMAGES:  The focal image is Pumpkin WateringCan by Mo Manning at Pattie's Creations

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; DP is from Tim Holtz Grunge Collecton

EMBELLISHMENTS: Tab is a punch and "Adore" is a self inking "Mini Word"

INKS:  the image was printed on a Canon PIXMA printer & colored with 

Copics: YR 12, 15, 18; E15; YG 61, 63 plus TRIAS

May you color with abandon, create wildly

and always, always, make what amuses you!

~ginny

Hugo...

 Craft Your Passion is hosting a challenge - "Buttons and Bows" and I have chosen the image "Hugo" from Stamp Fairy for my card.  I printed out two versions and I added a 2nd layer of a ball and of Hugo's head which I mounted on an Action  Wobble - a special spring (see photo below left). This makes the head wiggle-wobble back and forth when moved.  Love those things - they are sooo cute for kids, and most adults enjoy it too.  I sewed red waxed linen thru the buttons and tied a bow with the ends on each. Inside is below right.

 

This card should be eligible for the following

CHALLENGES:

MarkerPOP #7 - Color Something
Sassy Cheryl #133 - Use a Die Cut (circle tag & inside shape is from Tim Holtz Dye)
Simon Says - Emboss It (sentiments and Hugo's nose have been heat embossed.)
Divas by Design #53 - Lovely Layers (Background DP, tag, panel behind Hugo and two layers of Hugo and ball, both fussy cut)
Totally Paper Crafts #135 - For a Child
One Stitch at a Time #132 - BINGO (Buttons, Digi & Sentiment)

SUPPLIES AND TECHNIQUES

IMAGES:  The focal image is "Hugo" by Stamp Fairy

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; DP is from 7 Gypsies from the "Journey " collection; base CS is from stash.

EMBELLISHMENTS:  Sentiment on the front is on two punches from Stampin' Up and "Wish" is a self inking "Mini Word"; sentiment on the punched circle tab is a digi - source unknown; although the original Hugo image shows the bounce lines, I had to hand draw the lines with a Micron pen and a white pen since I had fussy cut out the dog.

INKS: the image was printed on a Canon PIXMA printer & colored with Copics:

May you color with abandon, create wildly

and always, always, make what amuses you!

~ginny

Best Witches...

 The first of my Halloween cards... about time!  The day doth approach fast -
and on it's heels,  I need Thanksgiving and Christmas!  

Dang woman!  You gotta move faster... FASTER!

I thought this would be something really simple & fast since I am so under the gun for projects right now.  But I kept trying to figure out how to decorate it.  Heavy sigh.  Now I have one, it will be easy to make more.  This is a Diamond Pop-up card - I have to thank my friend Betty for showing me how to do this!

This card should be eligible for the following

CHALLENGES:

Paper Play #37 - Fancy Folds (diamond pop-up)
Totally PaperCrafts #134 - Use Favorite Stamp (for Halloween - boots of the witch!)
CMC #52 - Fall Colors
One Stitch at a Time #131 - Autumn
Stamptacular Sunday #181 - Less is More
MarkerPOP #7 - Color Something
Papertake Weekly - Hazy Shade of Autumn

SUPPLIES AND TECHNIQUES

IMAGES:  The focal image and sentiment are from Flourishes; web is by Posh Impressions.

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; DP used for the base card is from Tim Holtz'  "Retro Grunge collection".
EMBELLISHMENTS: McGill punch used for the image panel; Pizzazz Aplenty "Dark Chocolate Pearls ".

INKS: "Antique Linen" Distress Inks was used for the edges; The images are stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black & colored with Copics: YR15 & 18; W1, 3,  5, 7, & 9

Stampe Diem,

~ginny

BINGO: Learning is FUN!! WINNER!

Before I get to this current card, I want to announce the WINNER of the CANDY from this weekend's Blog Hop. As promised, I used the tried and true "Hubby picks from a hat" method and he has picked - Amanda  Wahoo!   Now all you have to do is email me with your complete name and mailing address and I will get your prize off in the mail ASAP.

And now to today's business...
Craft Your Passion is playing BINGO this week & my example features this Paper Shelter image called "Learning is fun."  My choices off the BINGO board were to use yellow, a border punch & buttons.


I printed out the image three times, colored with Copics and did my usual Paper Sculpting thing with her.  With the photo below  right you can see the layers.  The border punched paper was carried over to decorate the inside.

This card should be eligible for the following

CHALLENGES:
Quirky Crafts #19 - Numbers
Papertake Weekly - Things that make you go awww...
Divas by Design - For a Child
Sentimental Sunday #120 - Back to School  WON!
Robyn's Fetish #125 - Back to School

IMAGES:  The focal image is from Paper Shelter: "Learning is Fun"; the words are from a mini word set.

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; DP is from 7 Gypsies: "The Journey" Collection; base CS is Kraft paper

EMBELLISHMENTS: Border punch is by Martha; button brads & picture holder(?) thingie are from my stash.

INKS: "Antique Linen" Distress Inks were used to edge the focal image panel;  the image is printed on a Canon PIXMA printer & colored with Copics:

Stampe Diem,

~ginny

Blog Hop - All Star Sports...

Craft Your Passion Challenges is doing a Blog Hop and my blog is along the way. 

If you came here from Caz's  "Bunny's Bits n Bobs", you are right on track!  

You can get all the details for the hop, theme info for the challenge, prize information, and most importantly, the entire list of the blog lineup by going HERE over at Craft Your Passion!

Be sure to check below for  blog candy that I have to share with you .  Have fun!! 

Here is my card inspiration for 

the All Star Sports Challenge.

I printed the image twice and sculpted him from the back - mounted the top version on foam tape. (You can see that in the close-up.)  Then just started layering the scraps of paper I had left after punching the stars - LOL!  Fun card to assemble!

 
TOP TIP:  Lately I've started using waxed linen (same as used for book binding) for sewing embellishments.  It comes in a lot of different colors, it doesn't fray or separate like embroidery thread, it threads easily due to the wax, and best of all, it really "feels" cool and stands out as a strong visual!  Love the stuff!

This card should be eligible for the following

CHALLENGES:
Basic Grey #75 - Punch It
Unique Crafter's Challenge - Anything Goes
Pile It On #37 - Patterned Paper
One Stitch at a Time #130 - For an under eighteen
Top Tip Tuesday #85 - Recycle It (Paper from other projects) and a TOP TIP
Papertake Weekly -  Things that make you go awww...
Divas by Design - For a Child

SUPPLIES AND TECHNIQUES

IMAGES:  The focal image is "Tommy" from Stamp Fairy; sentiment is a "Mini Word"

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; DP is from  Basic Grey's "Oliver"; base CS is Georgia Pacific; all other layers recycled from desk trash. (Yea!)

EMBELLISHMENTS:  Hand sewn stitching with white waxed linen; stars from a McGill punch; tab for sentiment is from a Stampin' Up punch; ticket stub punched corners are with a Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper; hand printed  "Raiders" on the helmet and jersey

INKS: Distress Inks were used to create the sky and ground; the image was printed on a Canon PIXMA printer & colored with Copics:

Next hop-stop will be the very talented Jodi at Kaboo Designs.

Remember, once you have hopped to all the stops and left your comments, it’s your turn to show us your “ALL STAR SPORTS” project.  Make sure to follow the theme and include a STAR somewhere in your design – then link it up no later than September 16 at Craft Your Passion.

Finally… I have some BLOG CANDY for a lucky winner.

Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) or EPHEMERA KIT:

This kit includes items that could be used for ATC's or as ephemera for any card or scrapbook layout:

• "The ATC Wizard Tool" -             Makes creating ATCs easy and fun.
• (5) sheets of ephemera clip art
• Assorted Playing and Bingo cards
• Doodle Bug Designs brads
• Assorted envelopes and sleeves for ATC storage & an envelope template.
• (3) 8.5 x 11" sheets colored card stock
• Booklet with ATC facts and instructions

Here is what to do to be eligible...
#1 Leave me a comment at the bottom of this post.
#2 If you like what you see on my blog, I would love to have you "Follow me" (this is optional!),  which can be found by scrolling to the very bottom of this screen page.

How easy can that be??!!  I will choose a winner with the tried and true system of "Hubby Pulls a Number from a Hat" method on Monday, Sept. 17... so write it on your calendar and come back to see if you have won!

Stampe Diem,

~ginny

With Sympathy...

The most difficult card in the world to do. 

This card should be eligible for the following

CHALLENGES:

Simon Says - Put a Stamp on It (no digis)
Pile It On - Patterned Paper
top Tip Tuesday - Recycle It (butterfly given to me by a friend, vellum and ribbon scraps and DP left overs)

SUPPLIES AND TECHNIQUES

IMAGES:  The sentiment is by River City Rubber Works

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; DP is from K & Company scraps; vellum from stash used for the scalloped piece; base CS is Georgia Pacific

EMBELLISHMENTS: Scalloped punch is by Marvy; ribbon is stash; White Enamel Accents from Inkssentials used around the scalloped element; butterfly from stash; Candi colored with Copic to match DP & ribbon.

INKS: Distress Inks used for the sentiment

Stampe Diem,

~ginny

Blast from the Past...

This week Craft Your Passion is asking us to use a challenge from the past - and I chose to do two cards.  For the first one I chose to use "Things With Wings" Challenge #89 from Dec.2011.  And when I found this image from DRS Designs named "Cupig", I was delighted!.   
I know, I know... whimsical ain't it?!  I am using it for an anniversary card for my husband - the inside reads: 

"And they said it would happen when pigs fly... 

But look at us now - married 34 years!"

I made the bow and arrows all glitter with silver foil .  The base CS and the first layer have both been embossed using a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder.  That first layer has been elevated on double sided foam tape.  Silver, heart shaped brads are added to the image panels.

This card should be eligible for the following

CHALLENGES:
Crafty Sentiment - Male Card (husband's Anniversary)
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

SUPPLIES AND TECHNIQUES

IMAGES:  The focal image is "Things With Wings" from DRS Designs

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; base CS is Georgia Pacific

EMBELLISHMENTS: Corners are rounded or punched with "Ticket Stub" by Making Memories Corner Chomper; Duo Glue and foil used on the bow and arrows.

INKS: the image was printed on a Canon PIXMA printer & colored with Copics:

And now for the 2nd card... I chose Challenge #76 - "Occupational Hazards" from Sept. 2011 and the image I chose is from Kenny K.  This whole thing is perfect for the pending swearing in for our daughter who is about to graduate from the Police Academy.

 The background DP is Basic Grey and I used   Distress Ink on the edges of the three panels.
I colored the focal image and the Candi with Copics.

For those of you familiar with Kenny K, I did modify the image a bit to make it a little more modest - befitting my daughter's new job!  I colored in her legs (under the very short skirt) to make it look like slacks, and I drew a collar and buttons and colored in a blue blouse.  LOL!  I'm sure she will appreciate that!

This card should be eligible for the following

CHALLENGES:

Basic Grey #75 - Punch It (2 Scalloped circles)

Sassy Cheryl #131 - Got the Blues?
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

SUPPLIES AND TECHNIQUES

IMAGES:  The focal image is "Hot Fuzz" from Kenny K; sentiment is from Penny Black

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; DP by Basic Grey's "Oxford"; base CS is from stash

EMBELLISHMENTS:  Scalloped circles punched with Marvy punches; Candi was white and then colored with the same blue Copics used in the focal image.

INKS: the image was printed on a Canon PIXMA printer & colored with Copics: 


Stampe Diem,

~ginny

Daisies and Butterflies...

 Today starts a challenge called "Flower Power" (requiring a flower in the image) at Craft Your Passion.  I decided on "Daisies and Butterflies" from Delicious Doodles for this one.  The image was printed out twice so I could sculpt and layer the butterflies.  I started by coloring the flowers and background with Copics and the butterflies were embellished with Duo Glue and foil.  I drew a frame around the image with a Micron pen and added the pick and tag.  The base card was run thru a Cuttlebug for additional texture.

I encourage you to check out the inspiration the rest of the Design Team has provided for you - and then join the challenge at Craft Your Passion!  There are two prizes available this week.

This card should be eligible for the following

CHALLENGES:

One Stitch at a Time - Use a Digi

Simon Says - Anything Goes

SUPPLIES AND TECHNIQUES

IMAGES:  The focal image is "Daisies and Butterflies" from Delicious Doodles; "Wonder" is a self inking "Mini Word"

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; base CS is from my stash.

EMBELLISHMENTS: Tab is a punch from Stampin' Up

INKS: A Micron 01 black pen was used  to create the faux frame; the image was printed on a Canon PIXMA printer & colored with Copics:

Stampe Diem,

~ginny

Back to School...

 This is the last of my back to school images for the grand-kids   It was a chance to do a slightly (is there such a thing as slightly?) vintage look.  The Basic Grey Paper started the look with the ruler paper and the matching star paper.  I had a very old stamp with books on the shelf which were heat embossed, colored with "Tea Dye" and fancy cut.  I scanned and printed out the white ruler on the bottom, added the ADFD apple & worm and the button.  The image panel and apple are  elevated on foam tape for dimension. The background DP and the base card stock are colored with the Distress Ink and a sponge.

This card should be eligible for the following

CHALLENGES:

MarkerPOP #5 - Back to School

One Stitch at a Time -Use a Digi

Sassy Cheryl #130 - Back to School

LEJ Designs #18 - Anything Goes

Day for Daisies #52 - Break Out the School Supplies

Simon Says - Anything Goes

SUPPLIES AND TECHNIQUES

IMAGES:  The focal image is a Sassy Cheryl; apple with worm is a freebie from A Day For Daisies;  the books on the shelf is a stamp by Toybox.

PAPER:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# Cover Wt. used for the images; DP is from "Life of the Party" from Basic Grey; base CS is Georgia Pacific

EMBELLISHMENTS: Button with waxed linen is from stash; I scanned the ruler, printed and cut it out.

INKS:  "Tea Dye" Distress Inks were used to distress the edges and to color the books; the focal image was printed on a Canon PIXMA printer & colored with Copics:

Stampe Diem,

~ginny