It was fun making these signs for the auction, but now it's back to my month of birthday cards! Here i go again, running (hiding) away to my craft room. Hope your day is filled with crafting, too!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Doing My Part
Ou rchurch's youth Group is deeply involved with Catholic Charities. One of their many ventures is helping out with gift baskets to auction off at a charity dinner. I've been asked to make a couple of banners or signs for the baskets to identify their themes.
The first one I made was for the Father's Day basket. I could have gone sports, but decided to take the Tool Time path. I used a piece of patterned paper that looked like wood grain and adhered it on some foam board. Next I stamped individual tools and pieced them together to spell out "Father's Day". I framed them on brown cardstock and arranged them on my plank. I jagged cut the edges of the paper and attached some lacing from men's boots to hang either inside the basket or out.
The Mother's Day basket was comprised of leftover Valentine patterned paper and embellishments. The 12x12 paper was actually blocks for photos, so I cut off the bottom two and added some Stickle cross stitching to make it look like it was sewn together. Various alpha stickers spells out "Happy Mom's Day". The flower is handmade by my friend Shannon. I embellished with pearls, sequins, and tied a piece of lace from which to hang my sign onto the basket.
It was fun making these signs for the auction, but now it's back to my month of birthday cards! Here i go again, running (hiding) away to my craft room. Hope your day is filled with crafting, too!
It was fun making these signs for the auction, but now it's back to my month of birthday cards! Here i go again, running (hiding) away to my craft room. Hope your day is filled with crafting, too!
Monday, January 30, 2012
Seeing Red
On my newest card, that is! Squigglefly has a new challenge this week, and it is to get out those red markers, watercolors, crayons, pencils and ink. Show me the RED!!
So I hope I didn't go too much overboard on the red here, especially on the flower spray. I just loved coloring the new Squigglefly February release stamp, "Hold On To Me", by Lynne Stansbery! And after 35 years of loving the same man, I thought it would be the perfect image for his Valentine card. Of course, I have made him at least four Valentine cards so far!!! Just can't stop it LOL
Anyway, I used Copics for the coloring then attached it to some leftover DCWV patterned paper with dimensional tape for, well, DIMENSION! Flourish and leaf diecuts are behind the flowers. The largest one was made by my crafting friend Shannon, whose ETsy shop offers more of the same. The other three are leftover from a Michael's purchase when the store closed its doors (boohoo, no more shopping sprees there!).
All placed on red cardstock and my 6x6 Valentine's Day card is complete, along with the outside sentiment: "to have and to hold", and the inside sentiment: "hand in hand, forever and always".
I think hubby will get the message, don't you?
So noe it's your turn to play in the challenge! If you still don't have a Squigglefly image, grab a freebie HERE and think RED. I'd love to see what you come up with!
Happy crafting!
Anyway, I used Copics for the coloring then attached it to some leftover DCWV patterned paper with dimensional tape for, well, DIMENSION! Flourish and leaf diecuts are behind the flowers. The largest one was made by my crafting friend Shannon, whose ETsy shop offers more of the same. The other three are leftover from a Michael's purchase when the store closed its doors (boohoo, no more shopping sprees there!).
All placed on red cardstock and my 6x6 Valentine's Day card is complete, along with the outside sentiment: "to have and to hold", and the inside sentiment: "hand in hand, forever and always".
I think hubby will get the message, don't you?
So noe it's your turn to play in the challenge! If you still don't have a Squigglefly image, grab a freebie HERE and think RED. I'd love to see what you come up with!
Happy crafting!
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Super Chicken???
Hambo Challenge Blog has a new challenge this week. You can choose any card from their blog or gallery and "CASE" it -- meaning cardlift a design and make one of your own cards like it!
My easel card uses sky blue patterned paper, a few fluffy clouds, the Caped Chick digi image, paper pieced and layered with dimensional tape.
Very clean and simple.
There are tons of cards in their gallery to get inspiration when your muse is in hiding! I have several I want to go back to and try my own hand at their designs! And you can of course join in the Hoedown challenge for your chance to win free digi's or a blog badge. So put on your dancin' shoes and play!
Cooking Up Some Love
Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I had the biggest crush on my jr. high science teacher. I worked hard in chemistry to impress him, even to the point of memorizing the table of elements (of course, back then, there were only about a hundred). So when I saw this new February release from Squigglefly, called Mad Scientist, it brought up those feelings of first love.
So I made a card with my geeky guy mixing up a Love Potion #9, just in time for Valentine's Day.
Mad Scientist is by artist Chesney Young, and it's a digi image by Squigglefly. I love the versatility of digi's, in that you can flip the image from left to right, and make him any size you want. With the right software, you can even print him in colored ink.
I used a lot of pinks on my card, because I found this irresistable lipstick-smooched patterned paper leftover from last year. I only had a few small pieces, so framed them and my image with black cardstock on my 6x6 card base.
I printed the title "Love Potion #9" for the connection to my past, and added a simple paper flower, made by the very talented Anna.
What do you think? I found out my first crush is a principal at a school in my state. Should I send it to him with my confession???
Meanwhile, back to reality. Come play with me at the Squigglefly challenge blog, or you can check them out on Facebook and SNR Card Universe! Just remember to keep crafting!
Mad Scientist is by artist Chesney Young, and it's a digi image by Squigglefly. I love the versatility of digi's, in that you can flip the image from left to right, and make him any size you want. With the right software, you can even print him in colored ink.
I used a lot of pinks on my card, because I found this irresistable lipstick-smooched patterned paper leftover from last year. I only had a few small pieces, so framed them and my image with black cardstock on my 6x6 card base.
I printed the title "Love Potion #9" for the connection to my past, and added a simple paper flower, made by the very talented Anna.
What do you think? I found out my first crush is a principal at a school in my state. Should I send it to him with my confession???
Meanwhile, back to reality. Come play with me at the Squigglefly challenge blog, or you can check them out on Facebook and SNR Card Universe! Just remember to keep crafting!
Friday, January 27, 2012
Hambo Blog Hop
Welcome to my little corner of crafting zen! Today Hambo Stamps is hosting a Customer Blog Hop. If you're coming from Karin's blog, you're on the right track. If not, start HERE for the full tour!
The theme of the Hop is BOOKS. Do you like to read? I love to read! I love it so much I sometimes have to read a new book twice--once to devour it,while ink runs from the corners of my mouth, and a second time to leisurely stroll through the story.
I made three cards for this themed hop, and the books that inspired them are at the bottom of this post. My first card is from a children's book. Since I tore a page from one of the many copies I have stored away, I'm sure, if you have children or godchildren, you can ID the first title immediately.
I have at least three more copies of this book. My son loved it (he's now 26), my daughter loved it (16 years old now) and I continue to read it (almost every night) to my 4 year old granddaughter.
I used Caterpillar digi-image and colored him with my trusty Copics. I tore some paper for a textured background, added a library check-out card for the "bookish" theme, and tore and cut pieces from a page in a spare book. When my granddaughter saw this card, she looked at me with love in her eyes and asked, "You made this for me?" How could I say no to that??!!
My second card gives you a little clue in the sentiment. I don't usually delve into non-fiction, but the photos in his books are some of the most beautiful ones I've ever seen. Not being a scuba diver, they were my only peek into his undersea world.
I made an easel card for Hambo's Wee Henry Snorkel digi-image. Easel cards are the easiest, unusually- folded card to make. Just fold your standard half a sheet of 8.5x11" cardstock in half, then fold the top part in half again, folding toward the inside of your card. You now have an easel on which to prop up the front of your card! Easy peasy!
My third card is broader and more difficult to guess. If you haven't read the book (or seen the movie) then you'll just have to sneak a look at the end of my post for its inspiration.
I colored Balloon Girl digi-image with my Copics and set her off on her journey. I adhered her onto the background with some dimensional pop dots.
I imagine she'll be gone for almost three months (hint, hint).
And that's my library of book-inspired cards, all made with my Hambo digi images. Next on the blog hop is Laura's blog, but before you leave, did you guess them all?? Here are the books that inspired the cards. Please leave a little love before you drift off. Make sure you leave a comment on all blogs as there is blog candy involved for everyone who comments on every blog in the hop. Good luck, have fun and Happy crafting!
The theme of the Hop is BOOKS. Do you like to read? I love to read! I love it so much I sometimes have to read a new book twice--once to devour it,while ink runs from the corners of my mouth, and a second time to leisurely stroll through the story.
I have at least three more copies of this book. My son loved it (he's now 26), my daughter loved it (16 years old now) and I continue to read it (almost every night) to my 4 year old granddaughter.
I used Caterpillar digi-image and colored him with my trusty Copics. I tore some paper for a textured background, added a library check-out card for the "bookish" theme, and tore and cut pieces from a page in a spare book. When my granddaughter saw this card, she looked at me with love in her eyes and asked, "You made this for me?" How could I say no to that??!!
I made an easel card for Hambo's Wee Henry Snorkel digi-image. Easel cards are the easiest, unusually- folded card to make. Just fold your standard half a sheet of 8.5x11" cardstock in half, then fold the top part in half again, folding toward the inside of your card. You now have an easel on which to prop up the front of your card! Easy peasy!
I colored Balloon Girl digi-image with my Copics and set her off on her journey. I adhered her onto the background with some dimensional pop dots.
I imagine she'll be gone for almost three months (hint, hint).
And that's my library of book-inspired cards, all made with my Hambo digi images. Next on the blog hop is Laura's blog, but before you leave, did you guess them all?? Here are the books that inspired the cards. Please leave a little love before you drift off. Make sure you leave a comment on all blogs as there is blog candy involved for everyone who comments on every blog in the hop. Good luck, have fun and Happy crafting!
Here's the full hop in case you get lost:
Fantasy Bride
In the forest where fairies dwell, the foliage is lush and vibrant with colors. Snow may glisten at the edges of this mysterious realm, but in the heart of the forest, where the magic is strongest, you will find perpetual spring.
Here is where the lovely Elf Bride finds herself, amongst her furry friends, her Mother Nature, and her soon-to-be husband. For this fantasy, I created a card using Queen Kat Design's "Elf Bride" by Monika Ptok Byard. It's one of the January new releases here at Queen Kat Designs.
The sentiment inside reads: "Still the one I love" (title by Shania Twain), and is benchmarked for my hubby of 35 years (of course, I got married when i was thirteen...do you believe me?)
Anyway, she is a gorgeous image to color and I love her pose, as it is a great showcase for the shadows on her face.
You can get "Elf Bride" and more from Queen Kat Designs and Monika at the Shoppe. Tell them Pat sent you!
The sentiment inside reads: "Still the one I love" (title by Shania Twain), and is benchmarked for my hubby of 35 years (of course, I got married when i was thirteen...do you believe me?)
Anyway, she is a gorgeous image to color and I love her pose, as it is a great showcase for the shadows on her face.
You can get "Elf Bride" and more from Queen Kat Designs and Monika at the Shoppe. Tell them Pat sent you!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
A Dill-licious Recipe for Fun
I just had to make another card for the Squigglefly Challenge Blog this week. Their challenge calls for a recipe using ribbon or twine, a brad and something shiny. My pickles are practically glowing with shimmer in their jar, while a bit of leftover white ribbon and a black heart brad decorate the card. My inside sentiment reads: "Have a dill-lightful Birthday"!
The Squigglefly digi image, called Pickles by Lynn Stansbery, is one of my newest images in my growing collection of Squigglefly images. Don't have one yet????? Click HERE to shop til you drop! And don't forget to play in thwe CHALLENGE this week!
p.s. You can also catch us on Facebook!
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| Pickles by Lynn Stansbery |
The Squigglefly digi image, called Pickles by Lynn Stansbery, is one of my newest images in my growing collection of Squigglefly images. Don't have one yet????? Click HERE to shop til you drop! And don't forget to play in thwe CHALLENGE this week!
p.s. You can also catch us on Facebook!
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