My husband's father passed away today. During this time of mourning, my husband needs my attention and support. I'll be taking a brief leave of absence from card making, blogging, and visiting blogs. Thank you to all of you who have sent warm and sympathetic wishes, thoughts, and prayers. Tentative plan is to be back online the week of December 8th.
Have a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving! And hug your family members and those dear to you very tightly!
Tress
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Friday, November 15, 2013
Outlawz Fridays Alcohol Markers Challenge - Thankful
It's the time of year when we reflect and give thanks for the many blessings we are privileged to have in our lives. So it is no surprise that the theme this week for the Outlawz Fridays Alcohol Markers Challenge is "Thanks". If you read my earlier post today, you'll know I'm on a candle binge at the moment. Love them!! I've already amassed quite a collection ready to give as gifts for Christmas. And I had to craft a few additional ones for occasions such as birthdays, and of course, Thanksgiving! The image is a There She Goes Stamp from the set "Bountiful Blessings", and the sentiment is from TLC.
Please join Carla, Dawn, Jen, Linda, Penny and me over at the Outlawz
to share your creations! Looking forward to seeing your Thanksgiving or Giving Thanks projects!
FTHS November Stamp of the Month Challenge - Mid Month Reminder
Hi Everyone! I'm here today with a reminder for the FTHS November Stamp of the Month Challenge and something a bit different from my usual cards. I tried my hand at using an image on a candle. And I am hooked! So much fun! Without further ado, here is Balloon Ride!
A few things I learned in this process:
1. Use MUCH darker colors than you normally would. To give you an example...the darkest green you see on the candle is YG17 which now looks similar to YG25. And my little mousies don't show up very dark even though I used W5 on them.
2. Be careful with the amount of ink you use...It will bleed! I had to let each color dry a bit before adding the next or the surface was entirely too wet.
3. Speaking of wet...you'll need to place a scrap piece of cardstock under your tissue paper. I taped my tissue paper down to keep it from moving about while I was coloring.
4. Make sure you pull the wax paper tightly and SMOOTHLY around your candle. Otherwise you'll end up with a crazy pattern melted into your candle.
You can click here for directions on how to create this project. The directions are from Kim O'Connell for My Favorite Things. Or you can do a Google search for videos. There are several on the web.
My supply list for this project:
FTHS image, Balloon Ride
Tissue Paper
Copic Markers
Wax Paper
Heat Gun
If you played along in the challenge last month, you were emailed this image for FREE!
If you missed out, you can still play along with the challenge by purchasing the image, Balloon Ride. Then you can enter the challenge and receive next month’s digi free. OR if you spend $10 in the From The Heart Stamps store this month, you can enter code CELEBRATE to receive this as a free gift. (Make sure your purchase doesn’t include this image or you will receive 2).
Hope to see your creations using Balloon Ride in this month's Challenge!
A few things I learned in this process:
1. Use MUCH darker colors than you normally would. To give you an example...the darkest green you see on the candle is YG17 which now looks similar to YG25. And my little mousies don't show up very dark even though I used W5 on them.
2. Be careful with the amount of ink you use...It will bleed! I had to let each color dry a bit before adding the next or the surface was entirely too wet.
3. Speaking of wet...you'll need to place a scrap piece of cardstock under your tissue paper. I taped my tissue paper down to keep it from moving about while I was coloring.
4. Make sure you pull the wax paper tightly and SMOOTHLY around your candle. Otherwise you'll end up with a crazy pattern melted into your candle.
You can click here for directions on how to create this project. The directions are from Kim O'Connell for My Favorite Things. Or you can do a Google search for videos. There are several on the web.
My supply list for this project:
FTHS image, Balloon Ride
Tissue Paper
Copic Markers
Wax Paper
Heat Gun
If you played along in the challenge last month, you were emailed this image for FREE!
If you missed out, you can still play along with the challenge by purchasing the image, Balloon Ride. Then you can enter the challenge and receive next month’s digi free. OR if you spend $10 in the From The Heart Stamps store this month, you can enter code CELEBRATE to receive this as a free gift. (Make sure your purchase doesn’t include this image or you will receive 2). Hope to see your creations using Balloon Ride in this month's Challenge!
Monday, November 11, 2013
From the Heart Stamps Sketch Challenge 42 - Even Germs Love You
Ready for a giggle? I couldn't resist pairing this From the Heart Stamps image, Sick Chick, with this sentiment from Create With TLC. Sick Chick looks so pitiful and poorly...he needed a sentiment that would elicit a smile and maybe even a giggle.
Using Sketch 42 as the design layout made this card come together rather quickly. I didn't have to agonize over where to place elements! Please consider joining in the challenge...using a sketch really does make your card crafting less stressful!
My recipe for this week's Sketch Challenge card is:
Image: Sick Chick
Paper: My Mind's Eye Hootenanny and American Crafts Card Stock
Coloring Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: Digital Sentiment from Create with TLC
Sketch: Sketch 42
Hope you play along with the design team at the From the Heart Stamps blog. Remember, EVERYONE who enters will receive $1 credit to the From the Heart Stamps digital store. Use it as a discount, or save the credits up to earn a free stamp. Linky will close on Sunday at 10 pm CST.
My recipe for this week's Sketch Challenge card is:
Image: Sick Chick
Paper: My Mind's Eye Hootenanny and American Crafts Card Stock
Coloring Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: Digital Sentiment from Create with TLC
Sketch: Sketch 42
Hope you play along with the design team at the From the Heart Stamps blog. Remember, EVERYONE who enters will receive $1 credit to the From the Heart Stamps digital store. Use it as a discount, or save the credits up to earn a free stamp. Linky will close on Sunday at 10 pm CST.
Friday, November 8, 2013
Outlawz Fridays Alcohol Markers Challenge - Cellulite
TGIF! Today's Outlawz Fridays Alcohol Markers Challenge theme is "Tickle My Funny Bone". You can choose any occasion as long as the card has a humorous element to it. I've been a fan of Bugaboo for quite awhile, and today seemed the perfect time to use one of the Stella images. I love this sentiment on the Frame it Stella Cellulite image! Seems the older I get, the more of Stella's attitude I adopt (much to hubby's dismay, hehe)!
Not sure why this yellow cardstock continues to photograph as electric neon. In real life it is a soft yellow. One of these days I'll have to set up a better way to snap photos of my cards, and look to upgrading my camera. Anyone have info on a camera they love?
Please join Carla, Dawn, Jen, Linda, Penny and me over at the Outlawz to share a giggle or two with us this week! Everyone can use an additional humorous card in their stash!
Not sure why this yellow cardstock continues to photograph as electric neon. In real life it is a soft yellow. One of these days I'll have to set up a better way to snap photos of my cards, and look to upgrading my camera. Anyone have info on a camera they love?
Please join Carla, Dawn, Jen, Linda, Penny and me over at the Outlawz to share a giggle or two with us this week! Everyone can use an additional humorous card in their stash!
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Sweet November November 2013 Release Preview - Midnight's Christmas
Happy Wednesday! Just look what happens when Santa turns his back for a moment! These four adorable little kittens found plenty of mischief to make!
These darling little critters are from Amy's Sweet November November 2013 (not a typo with the double November, lol) Release entitled Midnight's Christmas! While they are individual stamps, they are being sold as a set. At first I was going to make a card featuring each little kitten, but since we only have one preview day this month, I decided to create a scene and use them all on one card! The table is a digi stamp from Little Miss Muffet Stamps Tea Party Set. Sorry, I do not remember the artist/company of the fir tree in the pot. After getting all the stamps laid in the design, I drew in a baseboard. Voila! A scene was created! The wall and floor are chalked, and a bit of colored pencil was added to the floor for some shadow. A string of lights, a rub-on sentiment, and a bow for the little girl kitten were all that was needed to complete the card.
Please visit Amy's blog and Nancy's blog to see what they've created with these sweet, but mischievous kittens. We adore reading your comments, and Amy, generous as always, has candy! She'll be drawing names from a hat, and you can increase your chances of winning by commenting on all three of our blogs. This set will be available for sale tomorrow at C.C. Designs.
These darling little critters are from Amy's Sweet November November 2013 (not a typo with the double November, lol) Release entitled Midnight's Christmas! While they are individual stamps, they are being sold as a set. At first I was going to make a card featuring each little kitten, but since we only have one preview day this month, I decided to create a scene and use them all on one card! The table is a digi stamp from Little Miss Muffet Stamps Tea Party Set. Sorry, I do not remember the artist/company of the fir tree in the pot. After getting all the stamps laid in the design, I drew in a baseboard. Voila! A scene was created! The wall and floor are chalked, and a bit of colored pencil was added to the floor for some shadow. A string of lights, a rub-on sentiment, and a bow for the little girl kitten were all that was needed to complete the card.
Please visit Amy's blog and Nancy's blog to see what they've created with these sweet, but mischievous kittens. We adore reading your comments, and Amy, generous as always, has candy! She'll be drawing names from a hat, and you can increase your chances of winning by commenting on all three of our blogs. This set will be available for sale tomorrow at C.C. Designs.
Monday, November 4, 2013
From the Heart Stamps Sketch Challenge 41 - Take Me Away
I'm really going to date myself here and ask, does anyone remember the commercial tag line, "Calgon, Take Me Away!"? Well this card was inspired by that commercial tag line. This image, Birdbath Chick, reminds me of the blissful ladies in their bathtubs full of Calgon bubbles. To maintain that calm, soothing feeling, I limited the color palette to blue, white, and peach. It doesn't show very well in the photo, but I added Paper Glaze to the bath bubbles after lightly coloring them to give them a glossy look.
Today's FTHS Sketch, number 41, is getting earmarked to use again! I like the flexibility and simplicity of this design.
My recipe for this card is:
Image: Birdbath Chick
Paper: Doodlebug Up,Up, and Away, Digitally created blue stripe, and American Crafts cardstock
Coloring Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: Quickutz die cut bubbles
Hope you play along with the design team at the From the Heart Stamps blog. Remember, EVERYONE who enters will receive $1 credit to the From the Heart Stamps digital store. Use it as a discount, or save the credits up to earn a free stamp. Linky will close on Sunday at 10 pm CST.
Update on Greg's Dad: He is out of the hospital and in a rehab/nursing home facility. No intestinal blockages or cancer was found! The doctor's best guess as to the cause of his deterioration is spinal stenosis. At this point they are concentrating on physical therapy and medication as the course of treatment. He is not strong enough for any surgery. The immediate goal is to get him walking.
Thank you again for visiting and for your well wishes and prayers. The family and I so appreciate it!!! Even though I haven't been to your blogs for a visit, I do see the thumbnails of your cards in my blog list. Such amazing cards you all create! Cannot wait to get back to visiting your blogs and commenting! Hugs to you all!
Today's FTHS Sketch, number 41, is getting earmarked to use again! I like the flexibility and simplicity of this design.
My recipe for this card is:
Image: Birdbath Chick
Paper: Doodlebug Up,Up, and Away, Digitally created blue stripe, and American Crafts cardstock
Coloring Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: Quickutz die cut bubbles
Hope you play along with the design team at the From the Heart Stamps blog. Remember, EVERYONE who enters will receive $1 credit to the From the Heart Stamps digital store. Use it as a discount, or save the credits up to earn a free stamp. Linky will close on Sunday at 10 pm CST.
Update on Greg's Dad: He is out of the hospital and in a rehab/nursing home facility. No intestinal blockages or cancer was found! The doctor's best guess as to the cause of his deterioration is spinal stenosis. At this point they are concentrating on physical therapy and medication as the course of treatment. He is not strong enough for any surgery. The immediate goal is to get him walking.
Thank you again for visiting and for your well wishes and prayers. The family and I so appreciate it!!! Even though I haven't been to your blogs for a visit, I do see the thumbnails of your cards in my blog list. Such amazing cards you all create! Cannot wait to get back to visiting your blogs and commenting! Hugs to you all!
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