Sonnet Designs

Flowers in a frame

2012-02-10T15:17:00.001-06:00

I'm joining in with the challenges going on over at Flourishes Stamps for their release week. For this challenge we are to frame the image. I used spellbinders for this frame, and followed the sketch from Mojo Monday. Seam binding crosses the middle of the card, three cuttlebug folders were used for the background and copics were used to color the image.

Cheers!

Janet

Challenges for this card:
Flourishes--in a frame
Mojo Monday #227

A Beautiful Fairy

2012-02-07T07:30:00.000-06:00

This is my entry into the challenge over at Mo's Digital Pencil. I just love this fairy and it really needed to be used in a CAS card. Hope you like it as much as I do.

Challenges for this card:

Mo's Digital Pencil--anything goes
Paper Sundaes--CAS

A Tree Full of Love

2012-02-06T15:19:00.000-06:00

I've had this idea for ages--this tree idea--and when I read about the Guest Designer Challenge for My Favorite Things, I knew I had to make this project.

I totally love the stamps From My Favorite Things. Their designs are awesome and can be used for so many occasion. I think that once I set the wonderful quality of these stamps aside, it's got to be their versatility that attracts me.

I got the wood from Michaels and determined how long each piece was. Then I painted all the wood pieces with pink paint.

I used a variety of dp's--some Martha Stewart and some others from my stash. It took me a while to determine where each paper would go, but I like the end product. I used two images from My Favorite Things. Those images are from the Pure Innocence line, which is one of my favorite stamp lines.

I used copics to color the images. I added some hearts that I punched out using my cuttlebug. I glued everything together with my glue gun and popped it into this gorgeous white vase. I added some spanish moss and ribbon as an accent.

If you're interested in taking part in the Guest Designer contest, visit their forum over at Splitcoaststampers. Even if you're not interested in the contest, be sure to visit anyway as the creations that are entered are superb!

Challenges:

Cupcake Craft Challenge

The Paper Shelter Challenge

Dream Valley Challenges

Addicted to Stamps Challenge

Deep Ocean Challenge

Divas by Design

Little Red Wagon

I Love You

2012-02-06T09:00:00.003-06:00

I decided to try the Sparks Challenge using this freebie available at Paper Smooches. This is my first try at trying to combine digi stamps in different ways. I still need alot of practice, but it wasn't as hard as I thought it might be.

I colored the heart using my R29 copic marker. I added some glossy accents to the heart and sprinkled glitter on top. I think it's a cute CAS card.

Challenges for this card:

Paper Smooches Guest Designer Search
Paper Sundaes - CAS
CASual Fridays-- my fav movie--P.S. I Love You
Tuesday Throwdown--use hearts
Little Red Wagon
Pals Paper Arts
Mad for Markers--reds

Crafting When We Can

2012-02-05T18:18:00.000-06:00

It's time for another Crafting When We Can challenge. Well--I'm late, due to unforeseen circumstances. Better late than never. Here's my card:

We're sponsored this week by Fresh Brewed Designs

and I got this cute chocolate dipped strawberry image. It's colored with copics and I've added some glossy accents to the chocolate dipped part. The theme is valentines/love and I think I've got that covered with the strawberries and the chocolate, never mind the heart dp.

Be sure to drop by the Crafting When We Can blog to see all the DT's creations. They're super! The winner of this week's challenge will win 3 images from Fresh Brewed Designs.

Janet

One Stitch At A Time Sunday

2012-02-05T06:00:00.024-06:00

Isn't she lovely......isn't she wonderful.......I've got that song in my head, cuz I just found myself humming that song while I was making this card. I've used the stamp called Sally and it's available at the Stitchybear! Digital Stamps Store.

We are sponsored by Crimson Cloud and this we are to create around the theme of 'with love'.

Be sure to visit the One Stitch At A Time's blog to see all the DT's creations and to enter yourself.

Challenges for this card:

Catch the Bug--anything goes

Color Me Creative--copic challenge

My Sheri Crafts

Ditzy Craftymess Challenge--anything goes
Cutie Pie Challenge--favorite song

For Sale

2012-02-02T18:33:00.000-06:00

I've got 4 Copic marker wallets for sale. They hold 72 markers and are in excellent condition. I'm asking $30 each, but will consider offers and will make a deal if you want all four. Email me at
jberezowecki@hotmail.com

A Valentine Box

2012-01-30T08:00:00.001-06:00

I really liked the valentine box tutorial that was on at Splitcoaststampers.com this week. Here's my take on it:

That's the top view. I've used an image from Prairie Fairy too. Isn't he adorable?! Here's the side view:

Here's the view of the inside of the box:

I think it turned out great. It's already got a special home too. Hope you're having a great week!

Challenges for the card:

Fairy Fun Fridays--anything but a card a
Paper Sundaes--Valentine
Simon Says Stamp--anything goes
Stamp, Scrap and Doodle
Craft Us Crazy--full of love
Wags and Whiskers

A Valentine Canary

2012-01-29T18:08:00.000-06:00

I've got a valentine today. I received the free image from the Saturated Canary and just had to ink it up right away.

She's a wonderful image. Copics were used to color her (E31,34,35, B91,93,95, R81, 83). I also used some stickles on the flouncy part of her dress as well as glossy accents on her eyes. I used the Mojo Monday sketch--don't ya love it?!

Challenges for this card:
Mojo Monday
Paper Sundaes Challenge #105
The Cutie Pie Challenge--favorite song The One That You Love by Air Supply
Cupcake Craft Challenge
Simon Says Stamp--Anything Goes

Crafting When We Can

2012-01-22T08:48:00.000-06:00

*****This is my second post for the day. Scroll down to see my BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

It's sunday and time for another challenge over at Crafting When We Can. Our sponsor this week is Spesch Stamps

.....and their stamps are just beautiful. Check out this one I was so lucky to get:

Isn't she a doll! I love her. She's so sweet. The challenge this week is to use something not intended for crafting in your creation. See the shiny flower? I made that by using a pop can. I used my spellbinder rose dies to create the shape and then molded them into a 3D flower. Easy peasy and I love the look.

Pop on over to the Crafting When We Can blog to see all the DT's work and to get all the details about how you can win our challenge.

Challenges for this card:

Mojo Monday

Big Announcement!

2012-01-22T08:39:00.000-06:00

I am so happy and excited to announce that I am now part of the One Stitch At A Time DT! Here is my card for my first challenge:

The challenge this week is Round and Round. I find circle cards a big challenging, but I did manage to come up with something. I used a set of circle blank cards from SU and then used my spellbinders to create the rest of the base. I'm lucky enough to have this beautiful image to work with---it's a dream to color with my copics!

We are sponsored by two wonderful companies:

Now--pop on over to the OSAAT blog to see all the other gorgeous creations from the DT. Wowee, you are in for a treat.

Janet

Smooches!

2012-01-18T17:22:00.000-06:00

I tell ya, there's nothing cuter than a cow.....right?! I decided I wanted to do this as a CAS card so that the focal point--the image--really popped. I colored the cow with my copics and then added some doodling around the edges using my momento marked. The button is from my stash and has a bit of twine tied to it.

Challenges for this card:

Paper Smooches GDT call
There's Magic in the AIR
MYGRAPHICO Challenges #119

Dreamy Fairy

2012-01-17T14:22:00.000-06:00

I'm on a CAS roll and here is one using a Prairie Fairy image. Pardon the photo......I guess I took it on an angle and it looks like the brads are not straight, but they really are....lol. Copics were used to color this image. I added three brads from my stash on the bottom.

Thanks for stopping by today. Janet

Challenges for this card:
Prairie Fairy Fridays--dreaming
Fussy and Fancy Fridays
Creative Belli
The Sisterhood of Crafters
Cupcake Inspirations

A Boy and his Dog

2012-01-16T09:00:00.017-06:00

Here's another clean and simple card featuring an image from Mo Manning. It's colored with copics and I used a brad from my stash.

On a personal note, if you have chronic fatigue syndrome, I'd like to talk to you. Email me at jberezowecki@hotmail.com

Thanks for popping by. It's lovely to have visitors.

Challenges for this card:
DP2 Challenge--clean and simple
Cupcake Craft Challenge--something new--CAS cards
Tiptop Tuesday--anything goes
Crafts and Me Challenge
Pile It On--furry friends

Clean and Simple

2012-01-15T16:32:00.000-06:00

I've been trying out some one layer cards, which is a change for me. Here's one I've created using the zinnia Flourishes stamp.

I chose to use my RV copic markers--RV02,024 and 06. I also colored up some white ribbon using RVO2 so that it would match. I really like these CAS cards. They are quick, fun to color, and really show off the image so nicely.

On another note, I think winter has finally arrived today. It's quite cold (20C) and we're getting some snow. Hope you are having a wonderful and restful sunday.

Janet

Challenges for this card:
Flourishes Timeless Tuesday
Paper Sundaes--favorite challenge from last year, spring flowers

Hot Pink Bling

2012-01-09T09:00:00.002-06:00

I think that there's nothing better than a black and white card with a pop of color. Hot pink is one of those colors that makes everything pop, and I couldn't resist using it today. I've chosen a stamp from the Zinnia's set. RV and YG copic markers were used to color this image. I also must mention that the paper is old--at least 4 years old---and the bling is new.

I hope your monday is going great.....it's the start of a beautiful week! Thanks for stopping by.

Challenges for this card:

Flourishes Bring Back Beautiful
Cute Card Thursday
I {heart} 2 stamp
Cupcake Inspiration
CES Challenge--anything goes
The Paper Shelter--anything goes

Crafting When We Can Sunday

2012-01-08T11:51:00.000-06:00

Today it's a new challenge over at Crafting When We Can. We are looking for cards that relate to your New Year's Resolutions. Here's what I came up with:

We have two sponsors this week, and the first sponsor provided this fun image. Isn't it a great one?!!! I'm thinking this card would be good to give to a friend who needs a boost in a couple of weeks, when exercising is really not that much fun anymore.

Our first sponsor is The Stamping Boutique. You might also want to check out their challenge blog too. Here's what Tracey says about her store, The Stamping Boutique: "The Stamping Boutique is dedicated to quality products and original artwork. We not only provide wonderful digital images in our store, but also several lines of red rubber images. Our designers are chosen for their character and personality, as well as, their beautiful designs. We work hard to give you our very best." Why not pop over and check our their selection of images. You'll have a hard time just choosing one, as I did.

Our second sponsor is Crafty Ribbons. They are offering a selection of valentine ribbon to one of our winners.

If you'd like to play along, and to see more of the DT's creations, pop over to the Crafting When We Can blog. You can also find all the rules for the challenge there.

Happy Sunday everyone!

Janet

Geronimo!

2012-01-04T12:46:00.000-06:00

I made this card for a challenge over at The Cat's Pajamas, but missed the deadline. Sigh. Oh well, I'm posting it anyway, cuz I love the sketch and the image.

I used Basic Grey paper--a pack that's new to me. I really like the bright colors.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope the weather is as good in your area of the world, as it is in mine today. It's a gorgeous day!

Janet

Challenges for this card:
Simon Says Stamp--my new TCP stamp
Secret Crafter
Totally Gorjuss
Dutch Dare--my favorite things (copics)

Little Lamby

2012-01-02T10:15:00.001-06:00

I love this lamb!

I followed the MFT sketch this week....it's a good one. I used the fringed perennial MFT die, along with the banner die. This is a short post as I'm off to an appointment in the city.

Hope you all had a wonderful New Year! Janet

Challenges for this card:
My Favorite Things--MFTWSC52
Simon Says Stamp--anything goes
4 Crafty Chicks--something hew (the stamp and paper)
Little Red Wagon--something new (the stamp and paper)

Give It A Twirl

2012-01-01T18:15:00.001-06:00

I'm trying out one of the December releases from My Favorite Things. I've used a number of dies from MFT along with some new paper I got last week. I also paper pieced the man's suit and the woman's dress.

Thanks for stopping by. Janet

Challenges for this card:
My Favorite Things Guest Designer Contest
Cutie Pie Challenge
Paper Sundaes Old--the rhinestones have been in my stash for months New--the stamp
Dutch Dare--My favorite things--MFT stamps

Flower Power

2011-12-30T17:11:00.000-06:00

I've used Marci with a Rose for today's monochromatic card. I've used quite a few of my favorite things in this card--spellbinder dies, punches, metal and Authentique Paper. She is colored with copics and I've paper pieced her dress. I've also added some WOC flowers and some metal butterflies for sparkle.

Thanks for stopping by and have a safe and Happy New Year.
Janet

Challenges for this card:
La La Land Crafts Challenge--flower power
Paper Sundaes--celebrate
Dutch Dare Card Challenges--my favorite things

Sparkly Tilda

2011-12-29T09:00:00.001-06:00

Please excuse the picture, but I just can't seem to get the colors right. The background was spritzed with diamond glimmer mist, but it really looks dirty in the picture, but definitely not in real life.

I've seen challenges lately for wintery cards, sparkly cards and star cards, so I thought I would combine the three ideas here.

All the stars are cut out using the spellbinders star die. I even made a line of stars going across the top, but it's not really all that visible in the picture. I guess that's what happens when you create a monochromatic card. All the cut out stars are covered in diamond stickles for more sparkly. Tilda is colored using B000, B00, B01 copic markers. She is also popped up on the card front.

Challenges for this card:
Magnolia-licious
Magnolia Stamp Lovers
Paper Sundaes
Mojo Monday

A Vision in Yellow

2011-12-27T15:09:00.000-06:00

Ahhhh....Authentique paper. Don't ya love it?! I really wanted a bright card today, and I feel like I've succeeded. I've used two new dies from My Favorite Things, along with my copic markers to color up this gorgeous MFT image.

I hope your holidays were as good as mine. My big news...........Ken and I got engaged! Today I went dress shopping for the first time, and I actually found my dress. The stars are definitely all in alignment for me. I'm truly blessed.

Challenges for this card:

My Favorite Things Sketch MFTWSC51
Paper Sundaes Challenge 100
Reasonably Ribbon--anything goes and ribbon

Hippie Love

2011-12-17T09:00:00.000-06:00

This is a Sugar Bowl delight--straight from Funky Kits---Hippie Love by Sugar Nellie. I didn't use any dp for this card. I created my own using a variety of cuttlebug folders. I added some cuttlebug hearts and rubbed them with the lustre rub. Lastly I added some glossy accents to the hearts on the image.

Challenges for this card:

The Sugar Bowl
Tuesday Throwdown

Is it present time yet?

2011-12-16T09:00:00.001-06:00

This is my first stamp from The Cat's Pajamas...isn't he cute? It's called Bearing Presents. Copic colored of course, and I used some dp I got from my LSS Scrapbookers Anonymous. Iused my snowflake cuttlebug die to create those snowflakes on the side. I used glitter paper for them too, for a bit of sparkle.

Hope you like it. Janet

Challenges for this card:
TCP Tuesday 189
Celebrate the Occassion
Lexi's Creations
Mad for Markers
Mojo Monday
Paper Sundaes
The Sisterhood of Crafters

It's Sketch Day!

2011-12-14T09:00:00.002-06:00

I'm playing along with the sketch over at Paperworks Co. Here's the sketch we can use:

Here's my take on the sketch:

I used a little creative license with the sketch, but once I get an idea going, it's sometimes better to go with the flow. I used the stamp called Flaky Friends. I stamped it twice and cut out the little snowman and popped it up on the main image. Of course, I used copics to color these images. I used my new spellbinders pennant die to make the tree, and then embossed it with the snowflake cuttlebug folder. I added some stickles to go around the edge of the tree. I also chose non-traditional Christmas colors---so fun!

Please play along with us and submit your sketch to the Paperworks Co blog. It's tons of fun. Happy Holidays to you all!

Janet

Beautiful Green

2011-12-13T09:00:00.002-06:00

I pulled out my Flourishes sets again and decided to try something different. Can you guess what it is?...................

No copics! It's been ages since I've done a card without using my copic markers in some way. I decided to create my own background paper, and I stamped the Butterflies and Blossoms set with versamark ink and embossed it with clear embossing powder. The sentiment is from the Zinnias set. It was also stamped with versamark and embossed. I inked around the edges of the sentiment piece with my new TH christmas ink pad.....love that new color. I added some seam binding from Wild Orchid Crafts and the brad is from my stash.

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my work. Also, thanks for taking the time to comment.

Janet

Challenges for this card:

Flourishes Add A Little Feminine Flair

Cutie Pie Challenge--use a sentiment

Friends with Kenny K

2011-12-13T09:00:00.000-06:00

I'm late posting this. My apologies to all those who were looking for my Crafting When We can posting.

Our sponsor this week is Kenny K--gotta love those cool images! Our theme is friendship so I made a card that I thought would be a perfect one to send to a friend.

As it's nearly Christmas we are running challenge #8 until 7th January so you will have plenty of time to join us over the holiday period. If you'd like to join us, pop over here.

Challenges for this card:

Cute Card Thursday--anything goes
The Sketchy Challenge
OSAAT--use a digi

Sending You Love

2011-12-12T09:00:00.001-06:00

Here's a stamp set that I've had for quite a while but haven't inked up. I bet you don't have any sets like that, do you?! I think that we all do, and it's high time that I get some ink on this lovely and create with it.

The stamp set is from My Favorite Things and it's called First Class Friend. It's a stamp and die set, and it's a great one! I also used Hello Cupcake, also from My Favorite Things.

I inked up all the edges of the card using Night of Navy ink from SU. Rhinestones were added for a bit of bling. Lastly, I used this week's sketch from My Favorite Things.

Hope you like it.
Janet

A Feminine Touch

2011-12-11T19:07:00.000-06:00

It's another new release over at Flourishes next week and I'm playing along with their challenges. For this challenge we are to create something with a feminine touch. I chose some peach colored papers that have been in my stash for a while. I matched it up with some seam binding I ordered from Wild Orchid Crafts, along with the flowers. The flowers were touched up with some diamond stickles. I used Zva crystals as an accent. I also used the sketch that was posted at Flourishes last week.

Challenges for this card:
Flourishes Feminine Flair Challenge
Corrosive Challenges
The Crafty Pad challenge
Cute Card Thursday

Happy 7th Birthday

2011-12-11T08:00:00.000-06:00

This is my last post for this year at Paperworks Co and I'd like to thank Peggy and all the girls for a wonderful DT term. It's been a blast!
This is my last project on Anything But A Card Sunday. I found this really cute sucker when I was out shopping, and thought it would make a great birthday treat. Here it is:

Isn't it adorable? !!!!! I used the monkey stamp from the Jungle Jesters set. He's called Mikey the Monkey. I used E31 and E33 to color him up. I used paper from my stash to create the holder and die cut out 7, which i inked with TH distress ink and added stickles for bling.
Happy Christmas everyone and enjoy the holiday season.

Janet

Monochrome Marci

2011-12-07T18:25:00.000-06:00

I was lucky enough to get to try out this new Marci stamp called Santa Marci. She makes a great focal image, don't you think?

I used the monochrome theme and used C's and T's from my copic collection. I inked up the scalloped oval and the tab on the side with brilliant white ink. I also used that same ink to stamp the sentiment, which is from a Flourishes stamp set. The twine and buttons are from my stash and the black and white dp is ancient paper--definitely from my stash. I had a couple of bits left, and it worked well with this card. You can't see it very well in this picture for some reason, but I blinged Marci up with some diamond stickles on all the furry pieces of her trim. It looks nice and sparkly in real life.

Thanks for stopping by and for your comments. I really love to hear from you.
Janet

Challenges for this card:

Inspiration Friday at La-La Land Crafts
I {heart} 2 stamp
The Paper Shelter
Creative Belli
Simon Says Stamp

Be Brave, Fly Free

2011-12-06T13:43:00.000-06:00

Here is another canvas I recently finished off. I got the idea from Pinterest---yes I'm addicted ---and turned it into a canvas. I used scrap paper for masking and sprayed the canvas with glimmer mist. I used the cricut to cut out the letters. The buttons were from my stash. I've been really building up a stash of buttons, so it was good to put some to use. The leaves and owl are from my stash as well.

Challenges for this canvas:

Speedy the Cat--favorite embellishment (buttons)
Simon Says Stamp--anything goes
The Crazy Challenge--anything goes
Whimsy Stamps--anything goes

My Favorite Things--Release Day is coming up.

2011-12-04T18:31:00.002-06:00

It's release time at My Favorite Things . The actual release takes place on Tuesday, December 6th and the information about it can be found here. Have you been hopping along the past few days and seeing all the previews that the DT has created? Wow--their work has been amazing and I've definitely got some of the new products on my wish list.

What's most important is that for every release there is a Guest Designer contest. I've decided to play along this month, and the theme is Play Tag. If you're interested in playing along too, check out all the information here.

I've created a tag and card/book with tag combo this month. Here`s the two items together:

I used the Pure Innocence-Hello Cupcake stamp as the feature in my project. I also used the Happy Birthday sentiment from the A la Mode set-Birthday girl-- on the tag on the front of the card/book. The pocket and tag on the card/book front are made with the Pretty Pocket die and stamp set.

Here are some pictures of the inside of the card/book:

Here's a picture of the tag itself:

Some highlights for my project are:

1. I dyed the seam binding to match the ink. Put the seam binding in a plastic bag and add some copic refill. Mix it well, and let it dry.
2. I used the jelly roll pen throughout the project to add some slight bling.
3. I ran the tag through the cuttlebug using the snowflake folder. I coated the debossed side of the tag with stickles and used a credit card to spread it thoroughly on the tag, being sure to fill in the debossed sections. I used the credit card to wipe off the excess stickles and then dried it with my heat gun.

Thanks for looking at my projects today. I've got some great competition for this month's GDT contest. Cross your fingers for me.

Products used:
MFT Solid Bracket Border
MFT Oval Decorative Doily
MFT Pretty Pocket Die and Stamp Set
Stickles--diamond dust
Jelly pen--clear
Adhesive
Soukwang tape
TH Antique Linen ink
Momento Ink
Buttons from my stash
Seam Binding
Copics--E27, 50, 53, BG45, T2,4, R39
Cuttle bug snowflake folder
Heat gun

Challenges for this project:

MFT GDT Contest
Paper Play Challenge 48
Simon Says Stamp
2 Sisters Challenge
Sassy Studio
Bizzy Bec's--anything goes
Stamping Royalty
Sassy Cheryl
Creatalicious Challenges
Bling It On
Christmas Blog Challenge
Fab N Funky

Anything But A Card Sunday

2011-12-04T09:00:00.001-06:00

I'm creating for the Anything But A Card Sunday this month at Paperworks Co, so let's get started, shall we?!
Have you seen those cute little gift boxes that people are making? I really like them but they are so small as you use a 6x6 piece of light patterned paper. I decided to make it bigger, so I used a full sheet of light patterned paper...light weight paper is the best.
Here it is:

I decided to use the Rocky the Raccoon stamp which is available here. Isn't he cute? I colored him with copic makers (C1,3,5) and added some pearls to the scalloped circle Spellbinder die cut.

I wanted to make a treat box that would hold some Hershey kisses, and this one is big enough to hold at least 6. It would make a great party favor or a small treat for someone special.

If you'd like to try one of these treat boxes, here's the link to the instructions and pattern.

Happy Sunday! It's the weekend!
Janet

An EveryDay Princess

2011-12-01T15:11:00.000-06:00

I've been big into canvas' lately, and this is one of the latest ones I have created. I also really love the 'She' sayings, so I put that together with a Tiddly Inks image. Voila!

The Tiddly Inks image I used is called Everyday Princess. She's a wonderful digi stamp. I really love the saying I've included, "She ignored people who said it couldn't be done". It's a canvas that I've got on display in my classroom at the college.

To make the canvas, I covered a plain white canvas with gesso. Then I placed some punchinella from Gauche Alchemy and painted over it with acrylic paints. Then I used my Balzer Designs stencils and some Glimmer Mist and srayed them randomly over the canvas. I painted the chipboard letters, then coated them with stickles for a bit of sparkle. I colored up the princess with copics, cut her out and then adhered her to the canvas with mod podge. I used glossy accents to stick the letters onto the canvas, then once dry, I covered them with mod podge too. Lastly, I added a red rhinestone to the Princess' crown.

Thanks for stopping by and I'm hoping you are having a wonderful weekend.

Challenges for this canvas:

Tiddly Inks--Anything goes
Gauche Alchemy Flickr group
Art Journal Every Day Flickr Group

Bring Back Beautiful

2011-11-30T08:00:00.002-06:00

This is the inside:

I had to join in on the Flourishes Bring Back Beautiful challenge this month. The challenge is to use a fold, so I made my own card up this time. I really wanted an envelope look, so I created my own and used an old border die from Spellbinders to add some zing to the edge of the card.

I inked the edges of the card with mustard distressing ink, on both the outside and inside of the card. I colored the image with Copics and stamped the image three times, so that I could cut out two butterflies and pop one up on the front and stick one on the inside. Lastly, I added a button and some twine from my stash to keep the card closed.

I hope your week is going smoothly.....it's halfway done!

Challenges for this card:

Flourishes Bring Back Beautiful

Christmas Tilda

2011-11-29T08:00:00.000-06:00

I haven't created a Tilda card in ages. It was so nice to pull out a Tilda stamp and create with her. I got this great paper at my LSS this weekend....Bo Bunny I think. It's full of sparkles and teal and brown--all my favorites. I also got to use my new memory box die..woohoo!

Challenges for this card:

The Classroom--color swatch challenge
Stempeleinmaleins--Christmas
Magnolia Down Under--snow
Color Throwdown Challenge
Paper Sundaes--winter wonderland

Icy Stardust

2011-11-28T08:00:00.000-06:00

This is my entry into the Sugar Bowl challenge this week. I just purchased Stardust this past week, and had to ink her up right away. I must say that Funky Kits has the best shipping ever! It only took 5 days for my stamps to arrive here......compared to almost 2-3 weeks from the US! Isn't that amazing! You rock, Funky Kits.

Since the theme is ice and snow, I decided to go with a blue theme. I used a variety of BG and B markers from copic to color the image. I used the cuttlebug snowflake folder and embossed the dark green paper behind the image. I then spread Diamond Stickles all over this to give it some shimmer. I did the same to the snowflakes I die cut. I also added the same stickles to the stars.

I'm having a hard time getting a good picture of this card so I'll try in different light later on. My apologies for that.

Challenges for this card:

The Sugar Bowl
Paper Sundaes--winter wonderland
Back in Time Challenge--I'm basing my card on Oct 2,2010 Glitz challenge post
Friday Mash Up

Snowman Time

2011-11-27T16:18:00.001-06:00

We are definitely into winter here, and have about 3 inches or so of snow already.....and some has already melted! We've even hit the -25C mark a few days! BRRRRRRR.

This cold has got me thinking of snowmen and I made this card as a sample for the copics class I was teaching yesterday at Scrapbookers Anonymous in Winnipeg. (waving to Marilyn and all the wonderful women there.)

I have seen the layout on a blog somewhere but I didn't save the address, so if you know who originated this layout, please let me know so I can credit her here. It's a gorgeous layout isn't it?

I used spellbinders metal sheets and embossed it with a cuttlebug folder. I adhered it to the cardstock base and then worked on the snoman.

I used copics to color the snowman--R27,29, YR68, B000, BG000,G0000, B0, W0 and the blender pen. This image is a Mo Manning image available here.

Thanks for stopping by and thanks for all your comments. They are very much appreciated.

Janet

Challenges for this card:
D2P Challenge--snowmen
Paper Sundaes--winter wonderland
Shopping Our Stash--winter
Cupcake Inspirations #138--I focused on the reds.
2 Sisters--holiday
Totally Papercrafts--holiday
Fairy Tale Challenge

Touchy Feely

2011-11-25T09:00:00.003-06:00

That's the theme for this week's Recipe Friday! It's Janet here and today we are asked to use an animal image, texture and two embellishments. Wanna see what I came up with? Here it is:

I used this cute Rachelle A Miller image called Puddles of Fun. I stamped it twice and cut out the largest duck and then glued yellow flower soft on it. I added some brads and a cute resin flower. The paper is from Authentique. So yummy!

I'd love it if you played along with us this week. Play along with at least two of our Sketch and/or Recipe challenges by the end of the month, and you’ll be entered to win YOUR CHOICE of TWO PWCO RUBBER STAMPS OR November’s PaperCard Kit! You don’t have to use PWCO images to play, but we’ll throw your name in for the prize twice as often if you do!

Challenges for this card:

Sale Alert

2011-11-23T14:12:00.000-06:00

Michael's has Ott lamps on sale for $17.99. If you don't have one, or never tried it,. they are so worth it. I love mine and it's great to use when the lighting is low and you're coloring. It's available on thursday from 4pm - 10pm.

Recipe Friday at Paperworks Co

2011-11-18T15:42:00.000-06:00

We've got an inspiration picture to work with today.

What a gorgeous cake! What caught my eye were the colors blue and white and the snowflakes. So i used all three in my card:

I used a summer release stamp called Driving to a New Beginning. My favorite part of this stamp are the mice on the bumper.....they are just so darn cute!

I colored the image with copics--E31,33,35, T2,4, C1 and B00. I used some stardust stickles on the bride's veil. I added some texture by using a cuttlebug folder on the white paper, as well as on the white banner pieces. The banner was die cut using a spellbinders die, and fixed to blue and white twine. I added a snowflake charm as well.

I hope that you like this card, and join in this week's Recipe Friday. Why not play along with at least two of our Sketch and/or Recipe challenges by the end of the month, and you’ll be entered to win YOUR CHOICE of TWO PWCO RUBBER STAMPS OR November’s PaperCard Kit! You don’t have to use PWCO images to play, but we’ll throw your name in for the prize twice as often if you do!

Enjoy your day! Janet

The gorgeous Saraphena

2011-11-13T09:00:00.001-06:00

Today is my Craftin' When We Can post....and today we are sponsored by

and you can find Stretch \n Bubbles Shop here.

Here's the card I created:

I used the gorgeous Saraphena for my card. Isn't she a beauty?! I colored her with my copics (V06, E51,53, C1,3,5, YR07, 04.) I added some stardust stickles to her wings for some bling.

Our challenge is open for the next two weeks, so why not get creating and join us?! Our theme is birthdays---you can never have enough birthday cards. Hop over to Craftin' When We Can to see all the other DT creations and to find out about the prizes.

Challenge for this card:

Mojo Monday

Time For A Celebration!

2011-11-12T08:00:00.003-06:00

It's definitely a celebration whenever you use a Kenny K image. Don 't you love the attitude of his characters? I just love their sassiness.

I've also chosen brown and blue for the main colors for this card,with a splash of mustard yellow. It's a different combination and really caught my eye. I used copics to color the image: C0, E31,33,35,50,53,57,59, BG32,34, and B01. I added some gorgeous flowers that I got from Wild Orchid Crafts. I used a MFT flourishes die for the flourish accent. I added four metal embellishments that I had in my stash, and I embossed the blue paper using a TH folder.

Challenges:
Wild Orchid Crafts #36
Kenny K Challenge #68 Celebrations
Sunday Sketch and Stamp--sketch

Cherries

2011-11-11T14:51:00.001-06:00

I'm on a roll today....this is my second card for the Flourishes release challenges. This one is for the Christmas Sweets Challenge. We are to use red, green and white in a card. I also used the out of the box technique that Julia was challenging us with a week or so ago.

Here's my entry:

My apologies for the picture. My canon camera had the audacity to run out of battery power and I have to use my old point and shoot cannon, which doesn't seem to be giving me the best clear picture I'd like. I also had a problem with my markers as one of them made a blob of ink on the image just as I was finished coloring. Since it took me 2 hours to get this card going, I decided to add a butterfly charm to try to cover it up. Arrghh--it's all very frustrating today for some reason.

Anyway, I beat the entry deadline, so I'm off to do some more creating.

Copics used: R20,24,27,29, YG03,05,07

Challenges for this card:

Flourishes Christmas Sweets Challenge
Cutie Pie Challenge--use a charm
Dutch Dare Challenge
Kaboodle Doodles
I {heart} 2 stamp

Tag It!

2011-11-11T12:18:00.000-06:00

I've made a Christmas tag today. Here it is:

I uses a stamp set that I won during that release's last month at Flourishes. It's called Holiday Sparkle. I decided to use my new banner dies from Spellbinders to create the main part of the tag. I stamped the snowflake image using versamark and then embossed it with clear embossing powder. I stamped the snowflake three more times using versamark ink and then embossed them with silver embossing powder and cut them out. I used some rope from my stash to creat the bow and the tie to hand the tag with.

I had fun making this. Hope you like it, and be sure to check out the sneak peeks that are going on at Flourishes, and the new releases tomorrow.

Challenges:
Flourishes Let's Play Tag
Reasonable Ribbon--Christmas
Stamps+Fun=Creativity
Stamps R Us--masculine

Shake, Shake, Shake

2011-11-11T09:00:00.002-06:00

It's Recipe Friday and today we are required to make a shaker card that has a birthday theme including a sentiment.
Here's what I came up with:

I used a Rachelle A Miller stamp called A Surprise Cheer. It's one of my favorites. I followed this tutorial from Splitcoaststampers and altered it slightly to make my own card. I added some mica flakes inside the shaker--I love their sparkle. He's colored with copics and I used some Bo Bunny paper, along with momento ink. The rhinestones are from my stash.

We did get some snow this week, so it's official--winter is here. If you're like me and keeping warm inside, why not play along with at least two of our Sketch and/or Recipe challenges by the end of the month, and you’ll be entered to win YOUR CHOICE of TWO PWCO RUBBER STAMPS OR November’s PaperCard Kit! You don’t have to use PWCO images to play, but we’ll throw your name in for the prize twice as often if you do!

Have a great weekend! Janet

Challenges for this card:
Birthday Sundaes
Catch the Bug--anything goes
Totally Stampalicious--anything goes

WooHoo!

2011-11-06T18:17:00.001-06:00

I pulled out my Paper Smooches stamps this afternoon, and decided to give them a whirl.

I love this set. I think I have to get some more PS stamps though--I've been watching their blog and am really loving all the ways that the DT are using them. So cool!

I had a slightly productive weekend, so I should have a couple of more cards to post for you this week. Hope you enjoy this one.

Challenges for this card:
Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge
Deconstructing Jen Sketch #26
Paper Sundaes Challenge #94--rectangles
Cute Card Thursday--fireworks
Fresh Brewed Designs
Cupcake Inspirations #135
Tuesday Trigger
Cutie Pie Challenge #4 --charm

Recipe Friday at Paperworks Co

2011-11-04T09:00:00.001-05:00

I'm very excited today as I get to post a card for Recipe Friday! Here's the inspiration picture that we were given:

Don't ya love it?!!! I sure did. All that red really caught my eye.
Here's what I created, from that inspiration:

It's getting to feel like winter where I live, and we have snow forecasted for the weekend, so of course, I've got Christmas on my mind. Have you created any holiday cards yet? Why not pop over to the store and check out some of the holiday stamps that are available. Here's the snowman. He's called Flaky Friends!

Have a wonderful weekend, and I hope you enjoy the snow!

Janet

Stamps: Flaky Friends
Copics: YG13, E37, B000, YR68
Embellishments: snowflake brad, mica flakes, frosted stickles, seam binding, Cuttlebug snowflake folder, sanding block
Paper: Tim Holtz coordinations, dp from my stash

Challenges for this card:

The Paper Shelter
Ladybug Crafts
Dream Valley Challenges
Sweet Stampin'
Lollipop Crafts
Pollycraft

It's that time of year again.....

2011-10-31T07:22:00.000-05:00

Kitty Litter Cake, anyone? Muuuhhhhwwwwwaaaaa..............

Cupcake Anyone?

2011-10-30T09:00:00.002-05:00

It's Sunday today so at Paperworks Co that means it's an Anything But A Card Day. Here's my contribution:

I've seen these cupcake holders on a number of blogs, and I've been toying with the idea of making one for a while, and TAADAA! Here it is! It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be to make, and I think it makes a great little gift. Here's a picture of the top view of the cupcake holder, without the cupcake:

I've used Medic Abby as the focal image for this item. My original idea was to make this cupcake holder for someone who was a bit under the weather, and needed a nice treat to boost them up. Isn't she a cute image? She's great to color too. I've used my copics on her. I cut out some triangles to make a banner and used some yellow and white twine to put it all together. I believe that the paper I used was Bella Rose, but don't quote me. LOL To cut out the hole for the cupcake I used my circle spellbinder die. If you'd like to try to make your own cupcake holder, here is the template and tutorial I used.

Be sure to link up your creations over at Paperworks Co! I'd love to see what you come up with.

Janet

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp--anything goes
Stampalot Challenge--food
Dream Valley--anything goes
Sweet Stampin'--anything goes

It's Hop Time!

2011-10-29T08:00:00.026-05:00

It's a great day today because it's RELEASE DAY at PAPERWORKS CO! Can you tell I'm excited?!!!!!

Paperworks Co is releasing two new sets today. They are Barnyard Buddies and Forest Critters and they are the cutest stamps ever! They also come with the best sentiments.

If you've arrived here from Tanya's blog then you are on the right track. If not, you may want to start at the beginning of the hop so you don't miss a thing. Start here at the Paperworks Co blog.

Here are my samples:

Here's cute Becky the Bunny from the Forest Critters set. This card was my sneak peek.

Here's my next card. It's Shelley the Sheep from the Barnyard Buddies set.

Isn't it cute? I added some liquid applique to the lamb for texture.

The third card is from the Barnyard Buddies and I'm featuring Harry the Horse. Here he is:

Don't you love that sentiment? It's only one of many that comes with this set. I love that sense of humor.

Now here's another sample from the Forest Critters set. I've got the Orest the Owl to show you next.

Don't forget to leave a comment as one lucky winner, from all comments left on the hop, will win the Barnyard Buddies set and the Forest Critters set.

Don't forget to collect the special letters given out at each hop stop. Once you put them all together, you can use that code for a 10% discount at the Paperworks Co store! This coupon is valid until 11:59PM MST on November 5 for 10% off your entire order INCLUDING clearance items.Now that's a deal!

My letter is "T".

Now hop on over to Danielle's blog as I know she'll have some eye catching goodies for you.

Scrapping in Gimli

2011-10-25T09:00:00.001-05:00

I was lucky enough to be invited to teach two copic marker classes at Marilyn's scrapbooking retreat in Gimli. Marilyn is the owner of Scrapbookers Anonymous-- my favorite LSS in Winnipeg. She's a great lady and her store carries awesome stuff. Here are some pictures that I got to take before I started teaching.

Gimli is a beautiful spot in Manitoba, in any season. We took a walk on the boardwalk and this was our first view.

It was a great day and the ladies were so much fun to work with.

Janet

Sneak Peek at Paperworks Co

2011-10-24T09:00:00.000-05:00

There's a release of TWO new stamp sets at Paperworks Co this month. Wow! Two sets! They are so cute, you're gonna love 'em!

Here's a sneak peek from me:

If you visit the DT blogs you'll get to see an assortment of sneak peeks prior to the release later this month. It's a good one and you won't want to miss it.

Janet

Abby's Note Pad

2011-10-23T09:00:00.002-05:00

You can never have enough notepads, right? That's my thought. I always seem to have a few on the go....in different places, so I never run out of places to make lists. Here's one I made for Paperworks Co Anything But A Card Sunday:

I used Abigail - Spring Swing which is available here. She's such a cute image, and she works for many different projects. I colored her with copics, and then used my spellbinders to cut her out. I added some rhinestone bling, and used paper I had in my stash.

I also made my own cover for the note pad that I had in my stash. I used my score board and measured the pad, and added a little bit for a border. Technical, eh? LOL I usually just go with the flow and measure and add that every so accurate 'little bit' to the measurements.

Have you created ABAC? I'd love to see what you've got up your sleeve.
Ciao, Janet

ABAC Paperworks Co Sunday

2011-10-16T09:00:00.009-05:00

It's a decorative candle today! It's a fun and easy project that makes a nice gift for someone, or a nice decoration just for you!

The candle was purchased at a local department store and I stamped Abigail C's Spring Swing stamp onto tissue paper. I cut it out and then placed it on the candle. I used my hair dryer (since I couldn't find my heat embossing tool) and heated up the candle and tissue paper until the was just started to melt and the tissue paper wunk into the wax. I added some ribbon and bow with brad for an accent.

Voila! A cute and easy gift is born!

What are you working on today?

Janet

Crafting When We Can

2011-10-16T08:38:00.001-05:00

Ahhhh---Tickled Pink! or yellow as the case my be! This week we are sponsored by the great Tickled Pink Stamps!

The challenge this week is Christmas Come Early. My card sort of veered off from this topic, but sometimes that's what happens with creativity! I love Lestat, though.

The fabulous prize for our Winner is a choice of

either 2 digi stamps or 1 rubber stamp

from the Lil Lolita, Lil Lad or Lil Pinkette ranges.

Come along and join us. Once you've completed your creation, link it up here!

Happy Sunday! Janet

Challenges for this card:
Dutch Dare Challenge
In a Sweet Pea Dream
Cupcake Craft Challenge
One Stop Craft Challenges
Lothian Crafts
I Did It Creations Challenge

Flourishes Metal Challenge

2011-10-16T08:22:00.001-05:00

I'm so excited! I won the Flourishes Metal Challenge! This is the card I entered.

Thanks Flourishes!

A Beautiful Fairy

2011-10-14T09:55:00.000-05:00

I love this fairy. She's gorgeous and when I think of her, the song "She's Always A Woman to Me" pops into my head. Don't you love that song? I sure do.

I used the Fairy digi stamp from Mo Manning. She's colored in copics and her wings are glitzed up with stardust stickles. I used a sketch from Scrapbookers Paradise....but I'm too late to post it in their sketch challenge. Sigh. I believe the papers are from Authentique....I just love that yellow.

Challenges for this card:
Mo Manning Challenge Blog--inspired by a song
I Brake for Challenges--girl power
Little Miss Muffet Challenges--girly girl
Di's Digi Designs--girly

Fight Like A Girl

2011-10-12T20:37:00.000-05:00

It's October and that's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's my card to mark the occassion:

I used Pink Ribbon L'il Lolita available here at Tickled Pink. Pop over there and check out their digi stamp for this month. They're on at a great price and proceeds go to Pink Ribbon Day at the end of October.

I used Authentique paper and colored with a variety of pink copic markers. I also added some bling with pink pearls. You can't see it so well in the picture, but the grey cardstock is embossed with the paisley cuttlebug folder.

Thanks for visiting. Janet

Challenges for this card:
Tickled Pink Challenge #40
JustYolie--Link up for Pink
Deconstructed Jen
Cupcake Inspirations Challenge 131
SplitcoastStampers Hope You Can Cling To--Bosom Buddies

You're One of a Kind

2011-10-11T07:23:00.000-05:00

That's my theme for this card. I'd like to enter it into the Paper Smooches Guest Designer Challenge.
This is my first set of paper Smooches stamps and I just love these fat, compact critters. They are just eh cutest!

Hope you enjoy!

Challenges:
Paper Smooches GD Challenge
I {heart}2stamp
OSAAT
One Stop Craft Challenge
I Did It Creations

A Deconstructed Sketch

2011-10-10T10:17:00.001-05:00

I've been following Jen's blog for a while now, but haven't yet tried a sketch. Well, this weekend allowed me to try it out twice. I really like this sketch:

I'm sure that I will use this sketch quite a bit. Here's my first sample, using this sketch:

I used a Hanglar Stanglar image for this card. Their theme this week is Just Me. I chose the image because I like to have time to celebrate and I love fizzy drinks--can you see the sparkle in the drink? I've made it an Italian Soda, since I've been making lots of these lately. I've added some different textures--some dry embossing with my cuttlebug, some big beautiful ribbon roses, and some corner pieces.

Challenges for this card:
Deconstructed Jen Sketch #22
Lovely Hanglar Only--me
Hope You Can Cling To--Colors of Hope--SCS
Moxie Fab Textured to Perfection
Paper Sundaes
Fussy and Fancy Friday--fall

Here's my second card:

I used jillibean papers for this sketch, along with some cardstock. I added some bling to the cake as well. I'm in love with this color combination. Once I matched these papers, I went to town, as you can see by both these cards.

Challenges for this card:
Paper Sundaes
Hope You Can Cling to--Colors of Hope--SCS
Fussy and Fancy Friday--fall
Magnolia Stamp Lovers--Fall

That's all for now!

Janet

Tuesday Trigger at Moxie Fab

2011-10-10T09:34:00.001-05:00

This is the first time I've ever a card over at Moxie Fab--it's the Tuesday Trigger. I've added alot of metal here--brads in the corner and a metal flourish behind the bow. I also used a copper metal sheet and embossed with the swirls folder through my cuttlebug. The image is colored with copics.

Hope you like it! Happy Thanksgiving to all those celebrating!

Janet

Challenges for this card:
Moxie Fab Trigger Tuesday
Flourishes Heavy Metal Challenge
Sketch Saturday #176
Shabby Tea Room--fall flowers
Paper Sundaes--favorite color combination
DYSU Challenge--brown
Paperplay Challenges--autumnal colors

ABAC at Paperworks Co

2011-10-09T10:16:00.000-05:00

I really loving this snowman. Aren’t they adorable?!!! They are called Flaky Friends. I’ve used my copics again. (That’s definitely a theme with me. I think I need to challenge myself to use another medium. lol) I used some leftover Christmas paper I had in my stash from last year to make the star stand out. The star is a paper mache star that I bought at my local crafting store. I painted it with acrylic paints and then added the paper and glittered up snowflake. Lastly I popped the image on to it.
It’s a great tree decoration and quick to whip up for a gift as well. It’s quite inexpensive to make, so it would be great to have a few around the house for surprise guests.
I hope that you will try an ABAC project along with us. Please link us up to your post, so that we can check out your creations!
Happy Sunday! Janet

Pepe le Pew

2011-10-06T09:00:00.000-05:00

Pepe le Pew is really my favorite cartoon character. I watched alot of cartoons as a child....all on a black and white tv with no cable (lol!) and he was my favorite.

He's the inspiration for this card:

Challenges for this card:

Flourishes WCM day challenge
Craft Your Passion Challenge #78
Simply Create--older than 6 months (my ribbon)
Ribbon Carousel
Crafts 4 Eternity

Spotlighting an Inchie

2011-10-05T09:40:00.001-05:00

I've never made an inchie card before, so today is a first. It's also one of the few Christmas cards I've gotten around to making this year.....I'd better get started on that. LOL

I used the wreath set from Flourishes, which I can't find on their website. I stamped it in Momento ink twice. I cut out an inchie from the second image and colored it up. In hindsight, I should have colored it first, then cut it out. I popped it up on the image.

Challenges for this card:

Flourishes Bring Back Beautiful

Fussy and Fancy Fridays--new technique

Ellen Hutson WCM Challenge at the CLASSroom

Cupcake Craft Challenges--B and W Christmas
CD Sunday--nature's wonders
Jingle Bells

Think Pink

2011-10-04T20:06:00.000-05:00

Was it a beautiful day for you too? It was absolutely gorgeous here in southern Manitoba. About 20 degrees C, a slight wind and SUNNY!

Today I'm going to show you a pink card I made this weekend.

It's distressed in a couple of ways. Since I can't find my distressing tool (where do these things hide anyway?!) I used the edge of my scissors to distress the edges of the card. I also sponged some of my TH distress ink onto the edges of my image and once it was colored, I added some glossy crackle to it. I left it to dry overnight and when I saw it in the morning, I was so upset. It was all curled and ugly looking. I managed to salvage it though, by pressing it under some heavy books for a day. That's a good tip for me to remember for another time. The image is a Prairie Fairy image--Nurse Gillian.

I hope you like it. I'm entering this card in a number of challenges:

Prairie Fairy Fun Fridays--distressed pink
Paper Sundaes--lots of layers
CES Challenge blog
Let's Ink It Up--think pink
Just Yolie Just create--Link up for Pink
I {heart} 2 stamp

She pursued big realities

2011-10-03T09:00:00.002-05:00

I've been working on this canvas for about a week, and am really happy with how it turned out. I've been inspired by Julie Fei-Fan Balzar and have signed up for her Stencil 101 class. I can hardly wait for my stencils to arrive, but I've been trying out her techniques and playing around with canvas.

The saying is really very meaningful to me, and I've chosen a Tiddly Inks digi stamp to use with it. I've used acrylic paints, tissue paper for texture, modge podge, Papertreyink alpha stamps, stazon ink, and glossy accents, along with my copics and a sakura clear sparkle pen.

It's going to be displayed in my classsroom sometime this year. It's my canvas/inspiration display I'm working on.

Thanks for popping by.
Janet

Challenges:
Fussy and Fancy Fridays--new technique
Crafts 4 Eternity
CES Challenges--gorjuss girls
Simon Says Stamp--anything goes
Tiddly Inks Challenge--acrylic

Make A Wish!

2011-10-02T10:00:00.001-05:00

I'm honored to have been chosen as Guest Designer for the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #130. Here is this week's inspiration picture:

What gorgeous colors! The green really caught my eye as you will see on my card.

I used an MFT stamp called Birthday Girl. It's the first time I've inked up this stamp, and I really like it. She's colored with copics.

Be sure to pop over to the Cupcake Inspirations blog to see all the wonderful creations from the DT and to learn all the details for this week's challenge.

We're sponsored by:

One lucky person will win a $15 gift certificate to Doodle Pantry ! WOW! Thanks to them for sponsoring this challenge!!!

Challenges for this card:

Paper Sundaes--lots of layers
Crafts for Eternity--#39
Simon Says Stamp--anything goes
CES Challenge Blog--girly
Creatalicious Challenge--anything goes
Freshly Brewed--autumn
Crafting for all seasons--fall colors
Totally Papercrafts

Anything But A Card Challenge at Paperworks Co.

2011-10-02T09:00:00.002-05:00

Today at Paperworks Co, it's Anything But a Card Sunday. Here's my creation:

I used the test tube tutorial found here at Splitcoaststampers.com I don't really make anything special for Halloween, but I love these test tubes, so I thought I would make one as a special gift. The template is really easy to follow, so give it a try.

I used the called VDay Bunny stamp and I also used copics to color her up. I added stickles for some bling on the heart and used the Bo Bunny paper I got at my LSS. I filled the test tube with smarties--who doesn't love smarties?!

It would be great to see your ABAC creations. Will you join us?

Janet

Crafting When We Can

2011-10-02T08:00:00.000-05:00

It's sunday, which means that there is a new challenge over at the Crafting When We Can blog. Be sure to pop over there to see all the gorgeous DT creations. This week, our sponsor is is Sew Many Cards--what great images they have. I've chosen a really cute one.....you're gonna love it!

Our challenge for the next two weeks is a bingo challenge:

Here's my card:

I chose to do the top row, so of course, my card is pink and lime green. I've added a 'happy' sentiment and it's a Christmas card.

Please come and join us......it's tons of fun.

Janet

Featuring Penny Black

2011-10-01T20:49:00.000-05:00

Another vision in pink......I'm in love with these bunnies. They are so cute. I had a great World Card Making Day. You'll be seeing my creations this week. I'm off to bed, since it's the CIBC Run for the Cure tomorrow and it's going to be a busy day for me.

Challenges for this card:
The Penny Black WCM Day Challenge
The Classroom WCM Sketch Challenge
JustYolie Just Create 1st Annual Link Up For Pink
Paper Sundaes--anything goes
Simon Says Stamp--anything goes
The Paper Shelter--for the girls

Congratulations Peggy!

2011-10-01T12:00:00.003-05:00

It's Peggy's wedding day today and I wanted to send a quick congratulations to her and her new hubby. I hope they are enjoying a wonderful time in Hawaii!

It's also World Card Making Day and all of the DT at Paperworks Co are issuing challenges. Join in on any of the challenges and you just may win a prize. EACH challenge will have a prize of a $5 Gift Certificate going to a randomly picked winner. All challenges will be open until 11:59MST on October 7th; winners will be posted October 8th.

So---here's my challenge: Create a MONOCHROMATIC card. Use one color and post your card (s) here.

Challenges for this card:
Paper Sundaes
Janet

Recipe Friday at Paperworks Co

2011-09-30T09:00:00.000-05:00

Today's recipe is titled Child's Play. This was a challenge for me as I don't make many cards for children, but I love how my card turned out. Here it is:

I used Zoe the Tennis Player as the focal image. I love those Zach and Zoe images. I colored her with copics and added the flower and brad as embellishment. I also used the Echo Park paper (Sweet Summertime) that came in an earlier kit this summer, but is available here at the store.

Hope you like this one, and I'll see you later this weekend with more creations.

Janet

All in Pink

2011-09-26T09:59:00.001-05:00

This week is All About Pink for me. I'm working up to the CBCF CIBC Run for The Cure which takes place on October 2 here in Brandon, MB.....and across Canada. I'm a Co-Run Director for this location, so it's becoming increasingly hectic as we get closer and closer to the event. That being said, it's going to be a great event! We have lots of wonderful sponsors and volunteers.

If you're interested in sponsoring me in this event, send me an email.

Now, on to crafty things. As I said, it's all about pink. Here's my pinkiest card yet:

I'm really in love with these daisies. They are so pretty that they just brighten up my day. I've used copics on them, this time using the RV colors. I added some stickles to the flower centres, since every card needs some bling!

I hope these brighten your day.....just as your comments do for me. Have a wonderful monday!

Challenges for this card:
Flourishes Bring Back Beautiful--monochromatic
Our Craft Lounge--patterned paper
Southern Girls--anything goes
Cupcake Inspirations

Recipe Friday at Paperworks Co

2011-09-23T18:52:00.000-05:00

It's a photo challenge this week. Here's our inspiration:

And now here's my take on it:

The stamp is a Rachelle Anne Miller stamp called A Birthday Cheer. Cute, eh? Fall colors for this card. It's colored with copics, as usual and I've used my spellbinders on it. The card is actually a gate fold card--I decided to try something different this week.

Hope you like it and it would be great for you to join us.

Janet

Merry Christmas

2011-09-22T08:00:00.000-05:00

I've got another card to add to my stash of Christmas cards. It's a good feeling to get ahead.

I used an image from Paperworks Co. I love this snowman and his little friend. It's quick and easy to color and works in so many card layouts. I added some sparkle with some frosted lace stickles. I added alot of layers to this card, and texture with my cuttlebug folder.

Hope you like it.

Challenges for this card:
Simon Says Stamp Challenge
Ooh La La Creations
Stamp With Fun
Magical Mondays
Crazy Hazelnut
Kraftin' Kimmies
Phindy's Friday Challenge
Crafter's Companion Christmas
I {heart} 2 stamp

Have you heard.....

2011-09-21T18:08:00.002-05:00

about the convention that Scrapbookers Anonymous is hosting in Gimli, MB?

You'll find all the details here. It's being hosted at a gorgeous setting--right on the beach at Gimli. Beautiful views, great food, good friends and tons of fun.

I'll be teaching two copic classes. One beginner class and more intermediate class. Be sure to call Marilyn soon to reserve your spot.

Don't miss out on a fun weekend!

It's Party Time!

2011-09-20T19:06:00.000-05:00

Here's a celebration card for you......totally bright and party-like. I used an image from the Mo Manning collection. You can find Bronte here. I don't have many birthday cards in my stash so this is the perfect time to add to it. I got some new Bo Bunny paper and I love the bright colors. I went with mainly pink and added some bling to the image with iridescent stickles. I used copics from the RV section to color up Bronte. Her hair was colored with C1,3, and 5.

Challenges for this card:
Bella and Bronte's Challenge blog--celebrations
Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #128
Cute Card Thursday--anything goes
Dutch Dare--monochromatic

Yellow and Pink

2011-09-20T18:42:00.001-05:00

Here's my creation for today:

It's my entry for the MFT sketchy challenge #37. I enjoy coloring this girl--her hair is a dream. I even managed to use the pom pom trim I've been hoarding for 2 years now! I haven't found the perfect place for it until I made this card, and it really suited it. Thank goodness I have at least 3m more! LOL!!!!

Challenges for this card:
My Favorite Things Sketch Challenge #37
Cute Card Thursday
Creatalicious Challenge
Stamp With Fun--Challenge 129
Kaboodle Doodles
One Stop Craft Challenge

Everything's coming up Teal

2011-09-19T09:02:00.002-05:00

I've had this idea for ages. I've wanted to color and image,then cut it up and space it out across my card. I managed to put that idea to paper this weekend and this is the result.

I used a Flourishes image and colored it with my copic markers--BG02,04,06. I got to use my Authentique paper. I'm in love with their colors. I added some seam binding that I also colored with my copic marker so it would match (BG02). Those BG colors have been in my case,but I haven't used them very much, but I think they will be a go to color now.

It's a great start to the week. I've got more cards to show you. The weekend was really productive and I'm glad. I love times like that. I hope you had a great weekend too.

Thanks for your comments. I read every one and appreciate the time you take.

Janet

Challenges for this card:
Flourishes, The Beauty of Color
Aly's Sunday Challenge--add a bow
Crafty Ribbons Challenge--anything goes
Createalicious Challenge--anything goes
Marianne's Design Diva's--bloom and grow
Cute Card Thursday--anything goes
iCopic Weekly--unused colors
Dutch Dare--monochromatic

Recipe Friday

2011-09-16T18:17:00.000-05:00

Here we are with a new recipe at Paperworks Co. This time we are to use distressing, lace and pearls. Here's my card:

I distressed the edges of the dp with my distress tool. I had some lace and pearls in my stash and just had to add it to the edge of the card. I also distressed the edge of my image with that same tool and added some TH distress ink to age it a bit. The image I used is one of July's new releases. It's called Driving to a New Beginning. It's a great image to color. Don't ya love the mice on the bumper?!!!!! That's my favorite part!

Hope you have a great weekend.

Challenges for this card:
Paper Creations Ink--Vintage/distressing

Recipe Friday at Paperworks Co

2011-09-09T09:00:00.001-05:00

For the recipe today, Paperworks Co is challenging us with this inspiration photo:

What a gorgeous selection of colors!

Here's my take on the photo:

The aqua colors really caught my attention, so they became the focal point for me.

I used Alfy Tinheart from the Tinheart Stamp Collection as my image this week. Isn't he cute? He's colored with copics. I also used some twine and buttons for accents. I used spellbinder dies to frame Alfy and popped him up with pop dots. The background paper was run through the cuttlebug using this folder.

Be sure to play along with us, as there are prizes to be had. Stop over at the Paperworks Co blog to learn all about the prize you could win, and to see the other fantastic work created by the other DT members.

Altered Canvas

2011-09-08T15:10:00.000-05:00

I have been working on a project for my classroom. I'm making an altered frame and inserting various canvases into it throughout the year. This is one of the canvases I have made. I used some TH distress inks around the edges and some metal gadgets for embellishments. The key is a grunge element that I inked with TH distress ink as well. I also sprayed the canvas with two types of glimmer mist.

Challenges
Creative Card Crew
Catch the Bug
Woodware USA Challenge
Critter Sketch Challenge

Crafting When We Can

2011-09-04T09:23:00.000-05:00

Today is the first challenge over at Crafting When We Can. The challenge is "Do It Your Own Way|"....so anyone can join in. Will you?

We are sponsored by Heather at Fresh Brewed Designs.

Be sure to pop over and check out all the digi's. Heather has lots of fab designs.

Here's my take on the challenge:

A simple card to focus on the image. I used only one copic marker for this image. I really wanted to draw attention to the hearts. I added some stickles for bling around the scalloped edges. The paper is from my black and white stash.

Challenges for this card:

School's Back!

2011-09-02T09:09:00.000-05:00

Today is Recipe Friday at Paperworks Co and our challenge is to use the following:

A--any image
B--blooms
C--Charm.

Here's my interpretation:

I used Spring Swing Abigail C mainly because I always remember that the swings were the best part of the school playground. That's such a good memory for me, when I think back to my elementary school days. She's colored with copics. I added the heart charm, because of the warm and fuzzy school memories and the flowers are perched on the side.

I start classes next week too! A new crop of adults in my early childhood education classes begin on tuesday and the second year students return on wednesday. It's going to be a busy week...but I'm really looking forward to it.

I hope you join the recipe challenge this week. Have a great long weekend....enjoy the beautiful weather and love up your family!

Gerbera Daisies

2011-09-01T14:55:00.000-05:00

This is going to be a quick post today. I'm just exhausted and don't have strength to do too much. This is my last birthday card for Flourishes. I'm glad they had this challenge as I needed to build up my birthday card stash. It's a blue birthday today. I also colored the jewel with my copics as well, so that it matches--but it's a bit hard to see in the picture. I added a charm/tag that says happy.

Challenges for this card:
Flourishes 4th Birthday
Dutch Dare Challenge (the blue napkin inspired me)
Stempeleinmaleins Challenge #20

Happy Birthday Flourishes!

2011-08-31T18:24:00.000-05:00

Aqua again.......lol I'm on a roll....not a rut! I really enjoy coloring flowers and I've used some BG copic markers for this card. I stamped the image twice and cut out three of the flowers of the second image and popped them up on the first image. I like the dimension it created. The sentiments are from LOTV. The background paper is covered in glitter, to supply the bling.

Challenges for this card:
Flourishes Birthday Challenge
Sisterhood of Crafters

Tilda in Aqua

2011-08-31T18:11:00.000-05:00

I love aqua. I just fell in love with this paper when I saw it--it's got the nice fall colors all wrapped up with a bit of aqua tossed in! Just love it!

I haven't used my Tilda stamps in ages, so it's about time I pulled one out. She's colored with copics. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts, and I added some iridescent stickles for a bit of bling. The leaves are punched from a Martha Stewart punch. I also used a gold spica marker to add some bling to the hardware on her suitcase.

Thanks for all your comments. They are very much appreciated. Have a great evening!

Challenges for this card:
Paper Sundaes
Cute Card Thursday
Magnolia-licious Challenge--inspiration
The Sisterhood of Crafters

Happy Birthday to You!

2011-08-30T09:40:00.000-05:00

I've got a very close friend who is celebrating a significant birthday. I thought this Pure Innocence stamp would work perfectly for her. I've used all MFT supplies and dies for this card. Paper is from my LSS.

Challenges for this card:
MFT Wednesday Sketch Club
Sisterhood of Crafters
The Creative Card Crew
My Time To Craft Challenge
Craft Us Crazy

Favorite Flourishes Birthday Bash

2011-08-29T09:57:00.000-05:00

Here's my next card from this weekend. Isn't it great when your creativity just flows?!!!!! It's been a while and I'm so happy that it's back. It's Flourishes 4th Birthday and I'm joining in on the fun by playing along with their Birthday Challenge which is to use your favorite stamp set.

Well, it's way too hard to pick just one set, but I do like this one alot. This one is called Cherries and Peaches . It's a great one to color.

Challenges for this card:

Flourishes Birthday--Favorite Set

I {heart} 2 stamp

It's All About the Sentiment

2011-08-29T09:18:00.000-05:00

The challenge at Flourishes for Timeless Tuesday is to focus on the sentiment. This is my take on the challenge. I love this paper, don't you? It's so bright and girly! I had a great day for creativity yesterday, so I'll be making more posts today and the rest of this week. The girl is back in full form!

Woohoo!

Challenges for this card:

Timeless Tuesday

Mojo Monday 205

Aud Sentiments

Who Doesn't Love a Chocolate Bar?

2011-08-28T11:25:00.000-05:00

I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t love receiving a chocolate bar….especially one that decorated up so fancily. Today is Anything But A Card Day and I decided to do just that……..decorate up a chocolate bar for someone special. Here it is:

I decided to use Medic Abigail as my focal image. I thought that this would make a great gift for someone who’s a little under the weather or who just isn’t having their best day. I colored her with my copics and added some pearls for bling. I also used my circle and scalloped circle spellbinders for cut out the image and to add some flair. The ribbon is from my stash.
The tutorial I used to make this candy bar wrapper can be found on Splitcoast stampers here. They call it the Pull Up Treat. Why not give it a whirl yourself?

Anything But A Card Sunday

2011-08-21T09:00:00.001-05:00

Here's a new type of project this week. I've made a fridge magnet.

It's almost back to school time and there will be all those gorgeous pieces of artwork to hang on the fridge or the filing cabinet at work. What better way to show them off than with a really cute magnet?

I used my copics again to color up this gorgeous little image, which is called V Day Bunny. I've used oval and scalloped oval spellbinders as well as stickles to add some sparkle. I used some magnetic strips that I got at the dollar store for the back of the magnet so that it will stick to the fridge.

It's an easy little project, but could work into a great gift for Dad's office, Grandpa's workshop, Grandma's fridge or Mom's workplace.

Let me know if you make on for yourself. I'd love to hear about it.

Happy creating! Janet

Pure Innocence

2011-08-16T08:26:00.000-05:00

Today's post is short and sweet. And with a different stamp! LOL I'm using the Pure Innocence line today. Hope you like it. I'm getting ready for some of my favorite company. I haven't seen Denise in ages---and her new baby is almost a year old! I get baby time and a visit with one of my closest friends. I can't ask for a more perfect day. That's my celebration!

I hope your day is as wonderful as mine is going to be!

Challenges for this card:
MFT Wednesday Stamp Club
Just some lines
Paper Creations Ink
Paper Playtime
Fussy and Fancy Fridays
Paper Sundaes

Clean and Simple

2011-08-15T13:19:00.000-05:00

I've had an idea for a monochromatic card bouncing around in my head for a while now, and I finally had some time to create it. Here it is:

I used my bow easy to make the bow and it turned out great! I did use the Zinnia stamp set again--I've got to put that away and pick another set, right?!

For copics, I used C's and T's this time. I also used the circle spellbinder dies to emboss the circle around the image. The ribbon is from my stash, as is the paper.

Thanks for stopping by!

Challenges for the card:
Bring Back Beautiful--CAS
Reasonably Ribbon--Keep it clean

Paperworks Co Anything But A Card

2011-08-14T09:00:00.001-05:00

It's an altered notebook today. A girl can never have enough notebooks around and there's nothing better than a personalized notebook.

My notebook is from the dollar store, and I've used one of the new images released last month from Paperworks Co called The First Kiss. It's just an adorable image, don't you think? I've colored it with my copics, and used a martha stewart punch for the border. The chipboard hearts and heart brads are from my stash. I punched out some page tabs using a SU punch so that the notebook could be a more useful and organized tool for the bride-to-be. The dies for the image and background are, of course, spellbinders.

Have you made something other than a card lately? I'd love to hear about it.

Happy Sunday everyone! Janet

Hummingbird

2011-08-13T18:41:00.000-05:00

I saw this stamp last week and fell in love with it. The hummingbird is just exquisite.

I had to stamp it twice so I could pop the bird up on the card. I can't say much more about this stamp except that its from Inkadinkado and I love it. Wish I could attract them to my yard.

Thanks for stopping by.

Challenges for this card:

Paper Sundaes Sketch
Stamp Something
Order of the Opus Gluei
Little Red Wagon
Delightful Challenge

Summer Beauty

2011-08-13T17:17:00.000-05:00

That's what I call this girl. She's my first La Blanche stamp and I can hear an addiction beginning. These stamps are a dream to stamp with. Clean and crisp images. I love coloring them as well. Enough blabbering. On to the card:

Isn't she a doll? She's called Wandering with Daisies. I got her at Allison's store in Stonewall which is called Scrapyard. (waving to Allison!) Allison has a great selection of stamps and she's an enabler extraordinaire! Totally my kind of person. If you get a chance, pop by for a visit. You won't be disappointed.

I'm doing a class next week at Gone Scrappin' in Bloom where we are using Oranges and focusing om learning about shading and shadows and we're going to be using this stamp. If you're interested in joining us, click on the link and give Kelly a call. It's always a fun time in Rossburn.

Hope you're enjoying your weekend. I'm creating away!

Challenges for this card:
Paper Sundaes Sketch
Fashionista
Use It Tuesday--fav hoarded paper
Stamp Something
Stampavie and More