Saturday Sketch Share!

Hello! Yes, I know you have not seen me all week. I knew I would be busy with the class kits and the fact that the grandson was here visiting, but once I realized I had lots of sign ups for my classes and I would be making 23 kits, well, time really got away from me. Now, I am not complaining about classes as I love my teaching gig and the money it brings, so that I can buy more stamps and supplies! This week's share was one of the ones where we had a choice between square or circle. As usual, Debbie went with the square choice and I, with the circle choice. I will show you my card, Debbie's card, and the sketch we both used. Enjoy!

My Card



Debbie's Card

The Sketches

This was just not my favorite card, or sketch this week!  Truthfully, it was my fault that I waited until the last minute to make my card, not giving me time to go with a new plan when it wasn't coming out as I thought it would.  The image is one by Paula Best that I love but in this card, it just seemed to busy.  The part of the card I like the best is the circle/star embellishment I made, love that!  The sentiment was one I printed off the computer that I used in my class and I had an extra one, so I decided to use it, but it really dosen't match, color wise.  Oh, well.  Now, Debbie's card, is pretty darn cute, don't you think?

Have a good weekend!  I am working on a couple of cards so I should be back in a few days with more to show you. 

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday Sketch Share!

Hello! I am back today with three cards for you for this week's sketch share. Let's get right to it! I will show you my card, Donna's card, Debbie's card and the sketch we all used. I love this one. I hope you do too! Enjoy!

 

My Card

Donna's Card

Debbie's Card

The Sketch

Such a nice sketch, don't you think?  Another sketch that should be in the "go to" file of sketches that are easy to work with and are very appealing.  On a personal note about mine ... I saw this idea on one of the blogs how they used the PI Easter girl and put flowers over the top of her eggs in her basket.  I loved this idea, but I couldn't find this stamp.  I finally realized I had put it away with the other Easter stamps ... duh!  So glad I found her so that I could make such a fun card.  The flowers were from my stash and they were Jollie's corner rounders, which I tore apart to get the small individual flowers. Also, they were white, and I colored them with my copics. 

The next week is my teaching week and also the grandson (15 years old) is coming for a visit.  So, I am not sure when I will be back.  I will have to get the Saturday card done, so I will try to get at least one or two more done, so I can have a couple of posts for you.  See you soon! 

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Just Flying By To Say Hi!

Hello!  Yesterday, thinking about what I wanted to do for my post today, I realized I had not completed my monthly task of making a card for Jen's Sketch for You To Try challenge.  So, off I went with an idea, of which went south!  But, I got a new idea, and it soared!  (A little play on words here!)  I am excited to show you what I came up with.  I will show you my card first, and then the June sketch.  Enjoy!

This adorable stamp is from one of the Inky Antics Benton bear sets that I got back in January.  It is just too funny!  My original card idea was a patriotic one and I was going to make the stars on the sketch be stars, but when that idea went south and I changed my idea, I had to change the stars to clouds. But I like it!   How about you?

Recipe:

Paper - Cloud Circle behind airplane is from Echo Park Sweet Day 6 x 6, all other DP is from My Minds Eye Lime Twist Life of the Party 6 x 6, Cardstock White, Brown
Stamps - Inky Antics Aviator Bear
Ink - Memento Black, Copics, Prismacolor Pencils (had to use both so I would have more color choices ... especially needed silver pencil for blades)
Tools - Spellbinders Circle, Cloud dies from Papertreyink
Other - Quicky Glue Pen, Crystal glitter (around edge of clouds), Brad for center of blades, Brown Pearls

I will see you tomorrow for the Sketch share. 
Happy Stamping!
Tina 

Seize the Cupcake! (Liners!)

Hello! Good grief ... where has my week gone? It is already Thursday and I am just not getting my first post of the week done. Oh well, this is is worth the wait! As you know, I am mainly a papercrafter, but every once in a while, I try my hand at something else. And pinterest is to blame! You see, a while back I saw on pinterest where someone had made a wreath with cupcake liners! Oh my goodness, so cute! And it looked quite easy. About a month ago, my friend, Donna and I were in Tyler at Michaels and we were going up and down the aisles. In the cupcake aisle, we started talking about the wreath we had both "pinned", so we ended up getting all the liners and the green form we needed to make our wreathes. And we finally had a day last week to get together to try our hand at this fun form of wreath making. They came out awesome! Let me show you mine!  Enjoy!

 

And a close up...

This was one of the easiest projects I have ever tried!  Here is the link to the instructions.  In the instructions, she said that she used small cupcake liners to fill in any holes.  Well, they were not needed for mine, as my liners were pinned in very close to each other.  I didn't really plan on doing it that way, it just how I started and once I started, I just kept doing it that way.  As I know you are wondering, how many cupcake liners I did use, since mine is full ... I think I used about 200.  I know that seems like a lot but I had 3 packages of 75, so if you look at that way, it really isn't so many!  Donna thought this would be great in red, white, or blue or reds and greens for the holidays.  I agree!  The wreath is going to be hung in my craft room, those are my colors!!  What do you think?  Creative and pretty?

I will try to get to my room to create something for you for tomorrow and then Saturday, I will have the cards to show you for the share.

Happy Stamping!
Tina

No Bones About It ...

... Pawsitively, You make our life sweet! This is the sentiment on today's card for my hubby's Father's Day card from me and the girls (Coco, the chihuahua and Red, the Pom)! I told you the card I would make for my hubby would be on the fun side! I combined two dogs sets from Inky Antics, seen here on this page, to make my honeycomb pop-up card. Let me show you! Enjoy!

Didn't it come out cute?  My hubby loves ice cream so the honeycomb ice cream cone is perfect.   I decided to go with the rainbow honeycomb just for fun, even though his favorite's are vanilla and strawberry!  One note, I have done a bunch of these honeycomb pop up cards for myself, for others and in classes.  One complaint from class takes is when they use their copics to color the inside images, it shows thru to the back of the card.  The way I did Gary's card is my idea of a solution for this and I like it!  So, I might just have to do a honeycomb class again soon so I can share my new idea! 

Recipe:

Paper - Brown bones and circles from Bella Blvd. Tail Waggers and Cat Naps Quadrant, Plaid from Echo Park Happy Days 6 x 6, Cardstock White, Green, Honeycomb pads Rainbow and Ivory
Stamps - Inky Antics Baking Pup and Ice Cream Pup HoneyPOP sets, Happy Father's Day from Great Impressions
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Tools - My Favorite Things Med Scallop border die-namics, Spellbinders circles
Other - Green thickers letters (you), Green Pearls, Twine from The Twinery

Happy Father's Day to all men out there, as everyone either is a father or has a father.  And happy day to my dad, W.C., in heaven!  I miss you!  (1916-1996).

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday's Sketch Share!

Hello! I am back for another Saturday sketch share. Let's get right 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

Just a couple of quick comments.  This sketch was super simple and could easily be a great "go to" sketch to have around!  Debbie went with a man's theme, since Father's Day is tomorrow.  And, I obviously, had flip flops on the brain, since I had just finished my class samples!  I do want to note that the stripes that are on my flip flops are made with the copic colorless blender.  How cool is that?

I have to get a Father's Day card made for my hubby today!  I will be back tomorrow to show you what I come up with.  I am sure it will be something fun!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Smile!

Hello! I needed a quick, fun card to made yesterday for the granddaughter, so I came across the cute bunny in the flowers stamp from The Cat's Pajamas and decided to go with it. Without even trying, it seems that I practically copied a card I have made before. And doing a search, I found it wasn't that long ago ... May 12th to be exact! Oh, well, different papers, different colors makes for a "new" card! Here it is ... enjoy!

I have to say this stamp is one of my favorites!  It is just too darn cute!  And it makes me Smile, that is for sure.  How about you?

Recipe:

Paper - My Minds Eye Lime Twist 6 x 6 pad- "Life of the Party", Cardstock Aqua, White
Stamps - The Cat's Pajamas
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Tools - Spellbinders Classic Circle
Other - Green Pearls

See you tomorrow for the Saturday sketch share!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Two Sets of Note Cards!

Hello! Today I actually have 8 cards to show you. They are one design, but different papers and different sentiments. The little shop where I am selling some of my cards told me that customers had asked about note cards. I originally thought I would do a set of 8, but my friend suggested, two sets of four would be better. I agree! That way I can ask $10 for each set. I used coordinating papers from two 6 x 6 pads. I know I need to make more than just two sets, but this will as least get me started. A while back, I ordered some Just Rite stamps for this very purpose, so glad I finally inked them up! Let me show you ... enjoy!

See?  Same but different!  I originally thought I would do the insides like I always do by adding a layer of color, and then a white panel for writing.  But ... I decided since they are to be "note cards" and to distinguish them from my other cards, I have decided to leave the insides totally blank.  Plus, I need to keep the cost down, as I won't be getting the $3, $4 or $5 for each card, as I do for my others I sell that aren't in a set.  Now, let me show you the presentation.  I found in my ex-store stuff some clear boxes that will fit these perfectly.  I made a copy of each set above to add to the back of box so they can see what they are getting.  Here are the pics of the finished boxes ...



Recipe:

Paper - Orange Set:  My Minds Eye Indie Chic 6 x 6 "Ginger", Cardstock Natural White, Orange
Wine Set:  My Minds Eye Six by Six "A Happy Heart", Cardstock Natural White, Wine
Stamps - Just Rite Hugs to You Set, Heart to Heart Set
Ink - Versafine Black, Judi Kins Detail Clear embossing powder
Tools - Spellbinders Labels 18
Other - Rhinestones, Ribbon by Midori

I'll let you know how they sell.  Thanks always for your support and letting me share.
I hope to be back tomorrow, but for sure you will see me on Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Tina  

Daisy Thanks!

Hello!  I have had cards ready to show you for two days.  All I had to do was write the posts.  Doesn't sound hard ... but it must be since it is now evening on the second day and I am just now getting around to it.  I spent this morning doing something creative but not homemade!  You see, I had gotten an offer from Norwegian Cruise Line, who we went with on our cruise in March, to create a photo book from Shutterfly.  I want to do a "real" scrapbook of our trip but I know I still haven't done the last two on my list, one from the Alaska cruise or our Texas RV trip both from almost 3 years ago.  So, since they offered me this free book, I figured I should take advantage and I can still do a "real" scrapbook later.  So, I uploaded pics, chose layouts, picked colors, added elements and text, and made what I think, is a very nice creative digital book.  I will post pics after I get the finished book in the mail.  Now, let's get to today's card, which is "real"!  I made this last week, but had to wait until my friend received it.  It is another copic colored card.  Enjoy!
 

I am so proud of how this came out.  And, I think I was very creative when it came to my copic coloring.  You see, I picked these papers because it looked like the colors on my copic chart would match the colors in the papers.  But, I soon found out that my copic colors were much brighter than the muted paper colors ... so what did I do?  Well, I tone down the colors by going over them with an E color, specifically E31.  I was worried that was a no-no, until I compared notes with friends and I got the thumbs up!  Yipee!  I love all the elements on the card too, especially the little pearls (Y02 on top of white pearls) on the teacup and the daisy die and the twine.  What do you think?  Pretty?  Did I do good?

Recipe:

Paper - My Minds Eye Indie Chic 6 x 6 pad called Nutmeg, Cardstock Teal, White, Kraft
Stamps - Inky Antics Daisy Bouquets and Simple Sentiments clear sets
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Tools - Spellbinders: Labels 16, Classic Circle, Lacey Circle, My Favorite Things: Upsy Daisy
Other - Twine by The Twinery, Pearls, Corner Rounder

My second post ... I am writing right now and will schedule it for tomorrow morning.

Happy Stamping!
Tina






June Class Share!

Hello!  My class samples are finally done!  Yipee!  Seems like it took me forever to get the cards to work and for me to get them where I am satisfied with them.  Creativity mojo .... sometimes it's great, sometimes it's not!  I have sent the pic of all three cards together to the store so they will get them in their newsletter and on their website, but I always like to post them here on my blog too.  My theme for this class is "Hello Summer"!  My first card is a 4th of July card and it is a Cascading card.  I have seen these on pinterest and was curious if they would be too difficult to recreate ... I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it is!  I love cards that make you say "wow" and this is definitly one of those!  It sits up but folds flat to send.  Adding pretty papers and die cut stars with glitter made for one great patriotic card.  Here is my card... enjoy!
 

My next class card is a shaped card of a flip flop!  When I still had my store, a customer made me a card with flip flops on it and I thought what a cute idea.  I love shaped cards and I am so excited to finally do a flip flop one!   Here is my card ... outside and inside!  Enjoy!

And, my third class card is all about ice cream. Remember, a few weeks back, for one of the Saturday sketch shares, I made an ice cream cone as my main image. Well, I did that again, but this time, it has a pull out with a hidden message. How fun is that! Here is the card ... and the pull out!  Enjoy!

 

The rhinestones on the card don't show up very well, but in person on the right hand side, there is one pink, one blue, and one green.  I like it!















If you are intersted in the class details, here they are.  Just call The Crafty Scrapper and sign up.  (972-923-3151)  Or, if you can't come and want a kit, just let them know or let me know.  The kits are complete with pics, all the pieces, and complete instructions.

Hello Summer! Wed. June 27th 11:00 a.m. and Sat. June 30th 2:30 p.m. $25
Come make three unique and creative cards just in time for summer, using dies and pretty papers. You will be making a 4th of July Cascading card, a shaped flip flop card, and an ice cream cone card that has a pull out message. Please bring adhesive, small pop-up dots, & detailed scissors. All other supplies provided.

That's it for me today.  I am off to my room to try to put away all the stuff I got out while in the process of making these cards.  Believe me, it is BAD!  I do have a card to show you that I gave to a friend last weekend, so I will try to get a post done for that one in the morning!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday's Sketch Share!

Hello! I am back today with another sketch share. I will be showing you cards from myself, Donna, and Debbie. This weeks sketch is pretty interesting. At first glance, it seemed pretty busy, with a lot of different layers and panels, but after seeing the finished cards by all three of us, I have to say I really like it. You can be the judge and see what you think. I will show you mine, Donna's, Debbie's and the sketch we all used. Enjoy!

My Card

Donna's Card

Debbie's Card

The Sketch

What do you think of this week's cards ... do you have a favorite?  We would love to hear from you!

I am still trying to get my class samples finished and I have promised they will be done by Sunday night so I will have those to show you and a card I made for a friend using more of my copics!  Woo Hoo!

See you soon!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Be Still!

Hello!  Today I don't have a card to show you but I do have a corner bookmark that I made a bunch of to give out to some of the church ladies.  You see, this little church I joined down here last year, is having their first United Methodist Women's meeting this Saturday, and they asked me to the devotion.  I love the scripture, "Be still and know that I am God".  And I knew I had a stamp of it in a pretty font from Verve, I decided it would be perfect to make something to give out along with my devotion about the scripture.  I had never made one of these bookmarks, but I had remembered seeing them, and thinking they were kinda cool.  I found the instructions here on Splitcoast.  So easy to make.  Here it is.  Enjoy!

What do you think?  I wanted to make them all alike (only made 15), so I found this cardstock color that I had several sheets of and went to find paper to go with it.  (Opposite of how I usually do.)  I ended up with this floral paper from Daisy D's (they are out of business) that I got at least 2 years ago (figured I wouldn't miss it!).  A lot of the bookmarks I saw had a tied bow with the ribbon.  I opted to just do the ribbon, so that it would not be so bulky.  I added a little bulk when I added the pearls.  But, you know I can't resist that part!!  I didn't have the perfect color pearls, which is crazy since just last week, I spent $40 in the Queen & Co booth buying all kinds of colors of pearls and rhinestones.  These were white, and I hit them with a copic marker to change the color.  Could have saved the $40?? Maybe, but you know I will use them all and in a few months I will be wishing I bought more!  The bookmark is so simple to make.  It is a 4 x 4 inch square, with two folds to create the V at the top, and then a punch along the bottom and decorate.  You also cut a 2 3/4 inch square and cut in half for the top (this piece is behind my Spellbinders Picot Circle) and the other half for the backside covering up your tape that holds it together.  This is the backside...

It was suggested to put more pattern paper on the backside to cover up the ribbon that is wrapped around.  But, I eliminated this step by attaching the ribbon under the floral piece instead.  What do you think?  Will the ladies like them?  I think so!

See you tomorrow for the Saturday Sketch Share. 
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Just For You!

Hello!  Happy Thursday!  I have been busy in my room playing with some new goodies that I got last week at the scrapbook convention!  I also worked on a little project for my church women's group that I will show you tomorrow.  I was to supposed to be working on my class samples, but haven't gotten much done there.  I can't decide what I want to make.  But, I have to narrow it down, today, and get them done, so I can get some sign ups!  Let's talk about today's card.  I decided to get in on the Copic band wagon ... finally!  But, money wise it will take some time to get my collection where I will be able to create as I have always done.  You see, the way it works with me is I pick the stamp, then I pick the paper, then I color the stamp to match my paper.  Well, when you have less colors to work with, like I am right now with the copics, my little senario dosen't work.  For my card today, I picked the stamp, I picked the colors (the ones I had blending groups of) and then I pick the papers.  Which was way harder to do!  But, in the end, I like how it came out.  Let me show my card.  Enjoy!

In real life, the flowers are way brighter than they look here.  I love bright colors, but as I found out, papers with bright colors are not as easy to find as you would think.  The papers I picked didn't match exactly but complimented the colors of the flowers, I thought.  And I think my blending is pretty darn good, if I do say so myself!  Do you like?


Recipe:

Paper - Floral Bkgd is from K & Co.  Berry Sweet 8.5 x 8.5 pad, Dots is from Pink Paislee House of 3 line: backside of "Words", Cardstock White, Purple, Lime Green
Stamps - Inky Antics Floral Faith clear set, Sentiment from Woodware USA
Ink - Memento Black, Copics
Tools - Spellbinders Circle, Scalloped Circle, Labels 4, We R Memory Keepers 1/2" Corner chomper
Other - Ribbon by Creative Impressions, Rhinestones by Queen & Co.

See you tomorrow!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday's Sketch Share!

Hello! I am back today for the Saturday sketch share! This was one of the week's that we had a choice between round or square. And for the first time in a while, both Debbie and I did the circle choice. I love how both came out. Let me show you. Enjoy!

My Card

Debbie's Card

The Sketches

I got so many new goodies at the scrapbook convention ... what I fun time I had!  I am excited to play with all the new stuff.  And make more cards to show you!  I also have to work on my next card class samples.  Lots to do! 

See you soon!
Happy Stamping!
Tina