Fairy History...

 "The Enchanted Professor" can be
found here at The Paper Shelter

I have four grandkids who LOve school!!  So this qualifies in my opinion for "Fall Fun" - the latest Aud Sentiments challenge.   The sponsor provides 2 images for the DT to use - or we can use a TPS image from our files if we have any - and that is what I chose to do here.  You have one more week on this challenge to enter up to 5 projects for a chance at the prize.  Take a look at what the other DT have done - it is really interesting to see how an image can be used so many different ways.

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• "The Enchanted Professor" is from The Paper Shelter.
  
• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to 3D it.  I printed 3 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' [this is dry embossing the image from the back with a large ball tool].  The layers were both glued & elevated with foam tape to achieve dimension.
• The quote is actually not by Carl Sagan, but by Sharon Begley  according to The Quote Investigator:  "...based on current evidence Sagan did not create this quotation. Instead, the reporter Sharon Begley constructed the phrase. The quotation has been ascribed to Sagan because the passage at the end of the 1977 Newsweek profile article has been misinterpreted."  Either way, I find the quote quite delicious and sooo appropriate and I hope it inspires the grandkids!  

PAPER:  

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• DP used is from "7 Gypsies" and Tim Holtz'  "Ideology". 
• Inside layered with paper scraps left from the front.  Finished the 'frame' by drawing lines reminiscent of the wide lines used for kids to practice their penmanship - and then wrote the sentiment & reason for the card.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• The square Copper Brads are from stash.  
• The ruler is cut off one of the DP sheets.
• Diamond Glaze used on his glasses.

INKS:

• "Old Paper" Distress Ink used to ink all the edges & the pages of the book.
• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer 
• Hand colored with Copics:

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Clear It Out – ATG / Stash: ATG

Sweet Stampin' – School Days

Art by MiRan Challenge #39 – ATG

Robyn's Fetish #279 – Use Square Cards 

Crafting from the Heart #75 – ATG Always WON a DT Favorite

Sisterhood of Crafters – Back to School

Papertake Weekly – ATG/or Upcycle-Recycle

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Crafty Sentiments – School TOP 3 

Paper Shelter – #217- Embossing of Any Kind [dry embossed the image - see explanation above]

Fab & Funky #271 – Doodle a frame or Hand Written Sent. [See inside - hand wrote the sent. & drew the lines to finish the frame]
Inspiration Destination #49 – ATG

Lacy Sunshine #66 – Back to School

Sweet Stamps #237 – Anything Goes

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

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Nutcracker Tag/Bookmark...

"Nutcracker Prince"
from Aurora Wings

613 Ave C's latest is Anything Goes with an optional twist of "Create Your Own Challenge" using this fun little chart by Kathi Silvi:

I chose to use a Tag, Christmas and Gold/Metallic as my three items and then scored this great image from our sponsor - Aurora Wings to showcase.  You have one week till Sat, Sep 5 to put something together (in either category) for the challenge.  If you need some inspiration - you should see the projects of the incredible team that Chana and Kathi have put together!  

My intent is to use this as a tag/bookmark for a gift of a book at Christmas.  But a moment of candor... does anybody else think his boots look like they are on backwards?  It's my coloring of the highlights I'm sure.  Back to the drawing board to figure out how to change the light on the toe of the boots - LOL!  Coloring is such a long learning process of trial and error - and I have to figure out how to turn his feet to the front again!  Now I can't look at him with out seeing that.

 PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• "The Nutcracker Prince" has been graciously provided by Aurora Wings for me to showcase for this challenge.
• Sentiment is from a set called "Ink-It"

  

  If you like this image you
  can find him HERE.

PAPER:  

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

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• Blue twine used for the Blanket Stitch along the edge & to tie around the ribbon snippets are all from stash.
• Metal stars from stash.
• Duo glue and gold foil used on his costume.
• Sentiment punched out with SU Punch.

INKS:

• "Antique Linen" used in the background & "Tea Dye" Distress Ink used to ink all the edges. 
• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer. 
• Hand colored with Copics:

This project should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Sweet Stamps #236 – Anything but a Card

Crafting from the Heart #74 – ATG Always

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Crafty Sentiments – Bookmarks Top Three

Papertake Weekly – Pick theme [Color: blue & Technique: distressed]

Sugar and Betty's Challenge  – Aug ATG

Simon Says Wed – ATG

Inspiration Destination #48 – ATG

Art by MiRan Challenge #39 – ATG

MarkerPOP #76 L:10– ATG

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Steampunk Fairy...

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

Drawing by
Sarah Trumpp

• I used Meridith Dillman's "Steampunk Doll" from the Fairies Collection at Sweet Pea Stamps.
• My Watermark is brand new - it is a prize for a challenge I won!  The sponsor, Sarah Trumpp, offered to draw what ever image I wanted so  I chose to have a Steampunk woman drawn in my image.  I am so tickled with it - I plan to use it as my watermark for all my projects!  Thank you Sarah!
• Inside assembled from leftover papers.

PAPER:  

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• DP used for matting is from stash.
• Corners rounded with a Corner Chomper.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• A metal "gizmo" purchased at a Bead Shop was strung with brown waxed linen twine to mimic the lines in the image.
• A Tim Holtz small paperclip was used to support one end of a very small tag with a sentiment.
• A green star shaped bling hangs from her ear.
• All the "metal" pieces of her costume were coated with Versafine ink, dusted with clear EP and heat embossed to give it shine.

If you like this image -
you can find it here

INKS:

• "Frayed Burlap" Distress Ink used to ink all the edges 
• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer
• Versafine Ink Pen used for the EP.
• Hand colored with Copics:

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Art by MiRan Challenge #38 – ATG

Sweet Stamps #235 – Masculine Card

Crafting from the Heart #73 – ATG Always

Fab & Funky #270 – Things with Wings

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always
Crafty Sentiments – ATG
Papertake Weekly – Use a Die Cut [Sentiment tag is a die cut]
Tuesday Throwdown #258 – Texture
Shopping our Stash L:13 – SOS #215 – Layer it on Me TOP THREE
Inspiration Destination #47 – ATG
Quirky Crafts #17 - 2015 – Embossing [all the metal pieces have been heat embossed with clear EP to make it shiny]
Lacy Sunshine #65 – Weird & Whimsical
Sugar and Betty's Challenge – Aug ATG WINNER

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Sola Flora...

613 Ave C 's new challenge starting today is "Anything Goes / No Twist".  I chose to make a "Pinwheel Fun Fold" {info on a tutorial for this fold can be found below.}  The fabulous 613 DT has some incredible pieces as always - and you can find the information on all the sponsors and challenge rules thru the link at the top.  It's going to be well worth your time to link up your projects!


PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

If you like this image you can find it
here: "Sola Flora Face"

•  The image is "Sola Flora Face" from Faery Ink Designs
• Sentiment is SU

Fold opened to show the inside

PAPER:  

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• Double sided DP used from stash.
• Fold is a "Pinwheel Fun Fold".  A tutorial for this fold by Dawn Olchefske which can be found here.      [Thank you Betty & Barbara for turning me on to this!]

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• McGill scalloped circle punch used for the mat behind the focal image.
• Orange Twine from stash knotted thru a 1/8th inch punched hole.
• Duo Glue and gold flakes used on the iris of the eyes and in the center of the flowers.

INKS:

• "Brushed Burlap" Distress Ink used to ink all the edges. 
• Images were printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer 
• Hand colored with Copics.

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Pile it On #82 – Bright Colors

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Sweet Stamps #234 – ATG

Inspiration Destination #46 – ATG

Fussy & Fancy  #145 – Lazy Summer Days

Art by MiRan Challenge #38 – ATG

The East Wind #37 – Inspired by a Movie [The Long Hot Summer - 1958]

Sugar and Betty's Challenge Blog -  Aug ATG

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

Scrapper's Delight #47 – ATG Always

One Sweet Challenge – New Technique or medium [learned a new fold technique]
Lacy Sunshine #65 – Weird & Whimsical 

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Heidi...

Never quite sure what sentiment to use with this sad face -
but my plan this time is to put a snarky comment inside:
"I feel your pain... 
it must be so depressing for you to be over the hill."
This is in tribute to the 'Show us Some Snark' Challenge
at Shopping our Stash - what a fun challenge!

Aud Sentiments' challenge for one more week is a "Sketch + a Sentiment" and there are two sponsors (Lacy Sunshine Stamps & Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps) this go around - ergo, two prizes!  You are allowed up to five entries - 

and this Sketch is a fun one!  Do check and see what my teamies have created with this sketch!

PROCESS INVENTORY

If you like this image,
you can find her HERE.

IMAGES: 

• Lacy Sunshine Stamps' "Heidi Dazzlebud Briar Whimsie"
• Sentiment is from SU

PAPER:  

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• DP used for the flower and background papers are from Recollections "Home Basics".
• Matting CS in the Blue-Green from stash.
• Inside is completed with papers left over from the front.   

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• McGill "Starburst" punch used for the flower's stamin & Candi [colored with Copics & dotted with "Copic Opaque White"] used for the flower center  
• Scalloped Circle "flower" consists of two sizes from Marvy Uchida punches.
• Satin BG ribbon from stash.

INKS:

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

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Inspiration Destination #45 – ATG

Paper Shelter #213- Punches & Dies

Fussy & Fancy  #144 – Things w/ Wings

Art by MiRan Challenge #37 – ATG

MarkerPOP #74 L:10– ATG

Crafting from the Heart #71 – ATG

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Papertake Weekly – ATG

Shopping our Stash L:13 – SOS #213 – Show us some Snark

Clear It Out – ATG / Stash: ATG

Aurora Wings #17 – Anything with Wings

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

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Steampunk Birthday...

If you like this image you can find her HERE.

Musings for today:  
What is it about Steampunk that amuses me so?  For a sedate {Ha!} senior to have a Steampunk screen saver, be so drawn by the images, be so fascinated with the potential of the concept - is just a little odd. 
Ahhh - that explains it - yep indeedy, I'm a little odd.

613 Ave C is having a new challenge - "Happy Birthday".  
The sponsors include Chubby Mermaid and I want to thank the artist, Deborah Muller, for providing this image from her 
"Steampunk Girls Coloring Book"

The team of Paper Artists that Chana and Kathi [at 613 Ave C] 
have assembled   are so creative - I am in awe of what these gals do!   

I encourage you to take the time and check out 
what they have done for you in the way of inspiration.
And, while you are there, play in the Birthday challenge - 
why not?  So easy!

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES:

• Focal image  from Chubby Mermaid [see info above].
• Sentiment from Hero Arts.

PAPER:  

Inside

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• DP used from Tim Holtz' "idea-ology" paper stack.
• Corners all rounded with a "Corner Chomper".

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• Metal Gears & Arrow are from Tim Holtz and Eyelet Outlet.
• Brown waxed linen twine used to wrap the background panel.
• Duo Glue and silver foil were used on all the gears and buckles.

INKS:

• "Antique Linen" & "Vintage Photo"  Distress Inks used to ink all the edges 
• Image was printed on an Epson WF-3520 printer 
• Hand colored with Copics:

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Crafting from the Heart #70 – ATG

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Top Tip Tues – Bingo [Twine, Sentiment  & Sparkle]

Inspiration Destination #44 – ATG

Simon Says Wed – ATG

Art by MiRan Challenge #37 – ATG

MarkerPOP #74 L:10– ATG

ABC Challenge L:10 – O is for Open

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge – Always ATG + DP
Scrapper's Delight #47 – ATG Always

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Itsy Bitsy Spider...

The challenge this time at 613 Ave C is ATG with an option of Shabby Chic.  Distressed edges, burlap and a take on Art Deco = my version of Shabby Chic. What is fun is the twist of the image - a beautiful witch playing with her pet spider.  A big thank you to  Poppyseed Graphics for providing me this image.
There are some incredible paper artists on 613... I encourage you to hit the link and check out the DT's work!  And then let's see your take on Shabby Chic - or if you rather - ATG!

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• "Itsy Bitsy Spider" was provided by Poppyseed Graphics and can be found HERE in their store.
• The focal image was colored with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted'.  The layers were both glued & elevated with foam tape to achieve dimension.

PAPER:  

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image & the base card.
• DP & black matting are from stash.
• Base card fold is a reverse Easel.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• The flowers are from The Paper Studio.

INK:

• "Antique Linen" Distress Ink used to distress all the edges of the DP.
• Distress Inks Wild Honey, Scattered Straw, Squeezed Lemon & Rusty Hinge used on a craft sheet & sprayed with water to create the circle background behind the witch.
• Images were printed on an 
• Epson WF-3520 printer 
• Hand colored with Copics:

SKIN: E0000, 000, 00, 11 and R00

HAIR: YR12, 18, 21

LEAVES: YR18, 21 and G20, 21

DRESS & HAT: G20, 21, 24
STOCKINGS: YR12, 15, 18

                   GROUND: E42, 43, 44

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Crafting from the Heart #69 – ATG

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Crafty Sentiments – ATG

Papertake Weekly – Build it Up
Shopping our Stash L:13 – SOS #211 – Get De-Stressed [Play with your Pet!]

Inspiration Destination #43 – ATG

Scrapper's Delight #46 – ATG Always
Sugar and Betty's Challenge Blog – July ATG
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge – Always ATG + DP
Paper Shelter – ATG
Art by MiRan Challenge #37 – ATG
Sisterhood of Crafters – Summer Heat [Color of theme]
Pile it On #79 – Thinking of you

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Hello there...

This image was provided by Scrapper's Delights

Aud Sentiments is having a DT call - and if you ever thought it might be fun to be on a team - this might be your chance!  More info and directions on how to apply can be found at the web site!

The new challenge is "Anything Goes plus a Sentiment".  Go see the wonderful inspiration pieces that the DT designed using the Digis our sponsor [Scrapper's Delights] provided this go around.

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• "Time 4 a Cuppa" is from a bundle of Digis and can be found here at Scrapper's Delights.  Today it is 20% off.
• The sentiment is a die cut and I have lost the source... {if you happen to know? Sissix maybe?}
• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to 3D her head. Printed 2 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the image.  The layers were both glued & elevated with foam tape to achieve dimension.

PAPER: 

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

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• The Stitched Rectangles with rounded corners is a die from a set by Lil' Inker Designs.  [I can't quit using these right now - love the ease of having that detail added with every perfectly sized layer!]
• Her gold hoop earrings and the steam off her cup were treated with Duo Glue and then gold and irridescent foil respectively.

INKS:

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

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES

Top Tip Tues – Bingo [Dry embossed head in the Paper Tole technique, sentiment is a die cut]

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Crafting from the Heart #69 – ATG

Crafty Sentiments – ATG

Papertake Weekly – Build it Up [Layers]
Shopping our Stash L:13 – SOS #211 – Get De-Stressed [have a cuppa]
Paper Shelter – ATG
Fab & Funky #269 – No DP
Inspiration Destination #43 – ATG

Art by MiRan Challenge #36 – ATG
Sweet Stampin' – No DP
OSAAT #241 – ATG w/ Chillaxing
Scrapper's Delight #46 – ATG Always

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Sally & Charlie...

Image provided by Lizzy Love at Oddball Art Co.

New challenge at 613 Ave C is a CYOC  {Create Your Own Challenge} - yea!!  I will post the chart below that Kathi created for us... so fun!  Use the link above to go see what the Dessign Team created for inspiration - some incredible pieces from this talented crew!  You can submit up to three projects for a chance at the prize and for recognition by the Design Team.

From this CYOC chart I chose to use an Easel card, 

a "Thinking of You" sentiment and gold/metallic embellishments.

PROCESS INVENTORY

IMAGES: 

• "Sally and Charlie - Fairy Girl and Friend" is one of Lizzy Love's creations that can be found here at Oddball Art Co.  in her Etsy Shop.  {LOve Oddball Art!!!!!!}
• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to 3D her head, bow, her wings and arm and the dragon's wings. Printed 3 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the image.  The layers were both glued & elevated with foam tape to achieve dimension.
• Sentiment on the inside is from All Night Media

PAPER:  

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• DP is from the 'Notable' Collection by My Minds Eye. 
• The mat CS is from stash.
• Basecard is 5.5"  x 6" White "Recollections" from Michaels'.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• Gold Leaf  applied using Duo Glue to all the spots on 'Charlie'... they show up best in this photo: 

• Gold Metallic starfish from stash.
• The 'pulled' burlap, twine and button tied with brown waxed linen are all from stash.

INKS:

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

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

MarkerPOP #72 L:10– ATG TOP THREE

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always

Crafting from the Heart #67 – ATG

Crafty Sentiments – Sweet

Papertake Weekly – ATG

Top Tip Tues – Summer Fun

Paper Shelter #211 – Holiday Time [Summer Vacation]

Pile it On #77 – By the Water

Fussy & Fancy  #143 – Beach Fun

OSAAT #241 – ATG w/ Chillaxing WINNER

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny

Hang in There...

I needed a "Hang in There!" card and 

this image and sentiment were perfect!

Image provided by Kris at Imagine That 

Aud Sentiments' current challenge is for "Animal[s] plus a Sentiment".  Such an easy challenge - can't imagine anyone in the stamping world not having an animal of some kind!  You can submit up to 5 entries for a chance at the prize and you have till next Tuesday before the deadline!  If you are in a "Brain Drain" and need inspiration - come check out the inspiration from the DT!  Also, check the rules and then git crackin'!

PROCESS INVENTORY

You can find this image HERE

IMAGES: 

• Image is "Honey & Boo Balloons" at Imagine That - Digis by Kris
• For the focal image I used Paper Tole Technique to 3D her head, bow, skirt & balloons. Printed 3 copies, colored them with Copics, fussy cut and 'paper sculpted' the image.  The layers were both glued & elevated with foam tape to achieve dimension.
• Sentiment I used, plus others, are sold in the bundle with the image.
• Her little dress was Paper Pieced with the same papers used for the mat & shaded with Copics.

PAPER:  

• Neenah "Classic Crest Solar White" 80# Cover Wt. used for the image.
• DP used for the mats from Kate & Co's /My Minds Eye - "Oxford Lane".
• Paper scraps left drom the front are used for the inside.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 

• Yellow/Stitched Ribbon from stash.
• Cloud shapes from a die ?? no clue whose?
• Paper Piercing was done on image panel and both mats using a Tim Holtz Piercing Tool and his Ruler with piercing holes in it.
• Uniball Signo White Pen used for highlights on the balloons & the bear's eyes.

INKS:

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

This card should be eligible for the following 

CHALLENGES:

Sweet Stampin' – 'Bear' With Me WINNER

MarkerPOP #72 L:10– ATG

Through the Craft Room Door – ATG Always TOP 3

Crafting from the Heart #67 – ATG

Crafty Sentiments – Sweet

Papertake Weekly – ATG

Clear It Out – ATG / Stash: ATG

Fab & Funky #267 – Inspired by a Song ['I'll Be There For You'] 

Scrapper's Delight #46 – ATG Always

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

Create wildly and color with abandon!  ~ginny