Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Another Year Older and Wiser!

Hello!  The last few days have been cold which makes it hard for me to want to go out to my stamping shack.  I first have to go out there and turn on the heaters and then I can go back when I think it has warmed up enough.  Yesterday, I was out there for quite some time.  I am loving that it is cleaner than it was before Christmas, but yesterday, I had a hard time getting the creative mojo going.  I need to be making some general cards I can have in a stash for when I need them.  All I got made yesterday was my Saturday card, but fortunately for you, I already have a birthday card to show you today.   Let's do it ... enjoy!
 
 

I love how this one came out.  So simple, but yet all the layers give it a lot of interest.  Like?

Recipe:
Paper - My Minds Eye Fine and Dandy 6 x 6 pad, Cardstock White, Dark Brown
Stamps - Owl & Sentiment by Darcies, Branch by Endless Creations
Ink - Memento Black,  Copics
Tools - Spellbinders Circles
Other - Twine by The Twinery, Rhinestones


Stay warm!  Happy Stamping
Tina

Sunday, January 5, 2014

Sunday Words of Wisdom!

Hello!  Today I have another new year wish for you ...enjoy!


Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Saturday's Sketch Share!

Hello!  I am a creature of habit so ... you know what that means?  Every Saturday, I will be bringing you more shares between Debbie and I.  I love the challenge of it and also love to try out new sketches to add to my "go to" sketchbook.  Speaking of that, I need to give you my updated favorite sketches sometime soon.  Today's sketch should be added too!  I think you will agree.  Let's get to it ... I will show you my card, Debbie's card, and the sketch we both used.  Enjoy!
 
 
My Card

Debbie's Card

The Sketch
The sketch is horizontal which seems to be a rarity and it has a circle plus other interesting elements.  Great sketch and two great cards!  Happy New Year!

And Happy Stamping!
Tina

P.S.  On a personal note, my hubby's son and granddaughter are moving down here TODAY!  William and Jordan have been wanting to move down here for a while.  Finally ... New Job, check.  House, offer made and is a few blocks from us! Check.  Jordan will get enrolled at Malakoff High (Freshman), almost check (next week)!  Hubby and I are excited and very happy about this ... even for the fact that they are moving in with us temporarily!  Did I tell you William likes to cook? 

Friday, January 3, 2014

January Class Share!

Hello!  Stamp room is clean ...well, straightened and picked up ...won't ever be "clean with all my stuff in it! LOL!  And I continually buy more.  Yes, I am addictive but if you are reading this, so are you!  So, next on the agenda was to get my January class projects done.  Carolyn had asked me to get them to her by the first so they could make her newsletter.  Done!  But, I have to share them here with you too!  One of the ladies requested that I do a card pouch like I did for the craft bazaar.  So, o.k. I knew that would be easy.  And, I figured I should do a Valentine theme since it is in January.  When I was at the store for the after Christmas sale, they let me peek in a box they had just got in from Inky Antics. Wasn't on sale, but I didn't care, as I knew it would make a darn cute project and it did!  Let me show you!  Enjoy!
 
 
The Pouch
 
 
The Pouch Opened

Card #1

Card #2


Card #3

Card #4


Another request I got was a post it note holder, which was another craft bazaar project.  So, before I got started on the class, I had in my mind that I would teach one of the post it note holders and a new idea I saw that is a desktop version that comes complete with a calendar.  Well, after making the card pouch and all four cards and seeing how much paper that project was going to take, I had to backtrack a little and decided I will have to save the post it note holders, like the one I did for the craft bazaar, to another month.  I am still adding the desktop version to this class as a bonus project.  I just had to since it includes a calendar.  Here is the bonus project ... enjoy!

And a look from the side ...

 
Here are the class details for anyone interested.  Remember, I can always do a kit if you can't come or are not local. 
 
Valentine Friends Cards & Card Pouch + Bonus Project  Wed. Jan. 28 11:00 a.m. and Sat. Feb. 1st 2:30 p.m.  $25
By special request, you will be creating a card pouch and four matching cards.  The pouch and cards uses a brand new set from Inky Antics, all with an adorable dog and cat.  This will make a perfect gift or you can send the cards individually and keep the pouch to hold other cards.   Also included in this class is a bonus project.  You will be making a desk calendar & post it note holder.  
Please bring adhesive to include 1/8" score tape, pop-up dots, detailed scissors, and your preferred coloring medium.  Also, a post it note pad for your desk holder (optional).   All other supplies provided.  (Copics used: dog: E33, E35, E37, B00, C0 cat: W1, W3, W5, W7, both: R35, RV15, RV55, R20, C2, of course you could color your dog and cat other colors, just my picks and these are listed only for those that have asked for them).

Happy Stamping!

Tina

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

My 2013 Favorites!

Happy New Year!  I started typing that ... I am late with this post ... but, you know what?  I am thinking I should start this new year off with a resolution ...no more worrying that I didn't get the post written on time, just glad that I am doing it now!  I looked back to see how many favorites I picked last year.  It seems that the last three years I gave you 36 favorites ... wow, that seems like a lot and if I am doing that many, we had better get to it.  You can click on the title below each pic and it will take you to the original post.  Here goes ... enjoy!

Hoppy Hello!
Home Sweet Home  (All Looks!)
Easter - Feb. Class
Love Monkey Spinning!
Victory
Sunshine Easel Card from March Class
My World
Easter Blessings
Daisy Time Tea Tote & Cards
Floral Birthday
BBQ Time - May Class
You're The Sweetest!
Thinking of You
Pram Girl (& Boy) - June class
Asters
I Salute You!
All 3 cards in the July class I love!
Smile!
Crazy for Daisies! (August Class)
Whoo's Thinking?
Get Well Thoughts
Owl Always Be
Left out April's class ... love all 3 of these too!
Love this Halloween Card!  - From Sept. Class
Praying for You
Penguin Shaker Card - October Class
Stop in for a Spell
They Shake their BOO-ties!
Special Blessing
Life is Just a Roll of Cherries!
Angel
Merry Christmas!
Happy Snowman!
Let It Snow, Man!
Created from Tag - Dec. Class
Wreath!
You didn't count them, did you?  Because if you did, you would know I went over ... if you count the two sets of class cards, the total comes to 40!  But ... it says I did 191 posts!  So ... narrowing it down to 40 is pretty darn good, don't you think?  

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Sunday Words of Wisdom!

Hello!  Hmm.... I bet you can guess what the kind of quote I would share with you today ... yes, you are exactly right!  I had to find the perfect New Year's quote!  I found several, but my pick for the day is this ... enjoy!


I picked it first because it looked "artsy" and then the sentiment ... perfect!

I am in the middle of cleaning my stamp shack so that I can get my stamping mojo going again.  It had gotten so bad that it was affecting my creativity!  And then I have to get January's class samples made.  So, when I do, I will have that to show you.  Also, expect from me, sometime this week, my annual favorites of 2013!  

Happy Stamping!
Tina

 
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