Bren's Spot

Christmas Card and coloring

2010-11-28T19:49:00.001-08:00

Here is one of the designs of the Christmas cards I made so far this year. The others will be based off of the images below. I love this tree image from HUNG ON A TREE T-3420. I used giverny green to stamp the image, and the copics to color the leaves and berries. I also use the stardust pen, of course glitter. The ribbon is tied with scrapbookers floss. I love that stuff.

I have been practicing with the copics. I think I am actual starting to get use to shading with the Copic's. I want them all.

I think my favorite is the snowman with the chick. It was the last one I did and I was blending the colors so much better than at the begining. I also added liquid applique.

Wow Finally back in the Groove....

2010-11-15T17:28:00.000-08:00

Hostess club is next week on Monday. One week from today. Well I will definately share our projects. The ornament is adorable....

Wow has it really been since July. Well things have just been to crazy. I am excited about things that I have been doing. Hostess Club, pottery and know craft fairs. My next goal is to get things on esty.

Here are a few pictures of the craft fair from Saturday. I had a blast talking with people and just sharing about the angel company.

New Inspiration

2010-07-06T20:48:00.000-07:00

New catalogue! OVER 80 new stamps, 2 new double sided paper, copics, nestables what is not to like.

Supplies,

Stamp: PWP Roller Chick TW-3352

Paper: Kraft V244, Brown v235, Emma V-856

Embellishment: Gem Collections Red D-311, Red Floss F903

Ink: Moulin Rouge TT-196, and Burnt Umber TT-218

Impressabilities Dies Flowers K-306

Copics Ciao Set A F-916

Well I know two of my favorites are going to be the Impressabilities and the Gem Collections. I need all of them.

Hope you enjoy the cards, Someone needs to give me a lesson on how to take pictures of them, just doesn't turn out right.

We will be out of town for about a week, so I will post when we return. Unless in between packing I find a little time to stamp. Maybe I can take the new rubber with and stamp and cut out while talking with family.

Things have been crazy busy PAINTING.

2010-07-05T21:05:00.000-07:00

Well Seminar was awesome. The new catalogue is incredible. The new items are amazing. I do not have anything I have created to post, but did want to let everyone know what I have been up to. PAINTING kitchen cabinets. First I had to strip the cabinets and then paint. It has been interesting, and exhausting. I will post pictures when I am done.

Also if you live in the Wichita area and are interested in participating in a hostess club, send me an email. brencrafty@gmail.com

swap - Welcome

2010-06-17T19:50:00.000-07:00

Hard to give away..... (I secretly want to keep this one)

For stamp club I need 4 swaps for the theme welcome. So the next plan was to make a decision on an image. This is one of our new images that will be released at the end of the month. I am liking the sneak peaks I have seen of the new images.

This card is using a piece of paper where the pattern is the back of the card, then folded over. Scalloped edge, transparent paper for the cover. Connected with a brad. Tried to show the inside and back. The back is a little blurry.

Misc card

2010-06-16T19:43:00.000-07:00

Just a quick little card, that I can add a sentiment to when I need to. I like having some ready just incase Bill comes to me and says I need. Or maybe I will send one. I love this image. I use it all the time. I would not have thought penelope paper would work so well. It started with using brown paper. I have lots of the brown paper for some reason. I was showing Leah some of the things to use the scorpal for, Of course we had to use the scorbug. I also wanted to show her how to stamp an image and then stamp on patterned paper and combine the two, not sure what this is called.

Oh and you can't forget to use floss. I have a little trick with the spiral's. I use a quilling tool to start the spirals.

look back

2010-06-10T19:05:00.000-07:00

Wow, I feel like I need to photoshop this photo. Our 17 year anniversary is this year during seminar. This is our engagement picture, (about a year before the wedding.) look at that hair.

We sure have changed since then.

The postal man brought a surprise today. My seminar bundle. I am excited to start using the new images.

Cards for a friend

2010-06-10T15:17:00.000-07:00

A friend asked me to make some cards for her. These have been in my stash to post for some time, but had not gotten around to it. It was interesting to try and make something with some suggestions from the buyer, like use these colors or this type of images. I like them all Three but my favorite is the first one. Has more texture and bright colors.

This card was tricky to decided exactly what I wanted to do. I tried several things with this color scheme and I decided to make my own background. The button was the perfect addition. Heavy so I hope she did not need to mail. Maybe next time I should ask that ahead of time.

Oh and of course a sunflower. I had fun with the middle of the sunflower. I used crystal effects, but made it bumpy. Did not thing the area was smooth in real life so I banged it up. That was fun.

Hope you enjoyed them.

cutomized photo books

2010-06-09T14:48:00.001-07:00

Well in April I made some (15) customized books for a co-worker. (She paid supplies and a small fee per book). It took way more time than I had imagined. But here is the final product they turned out great.

I used the cricket for the personialized covers. The cover was a clear acrylic, the back of the album was a red photo mat. The albums where 6 by 6. Once I decided on what to use where the assembly line was not to bad. The greek lettering was done by using the sure cuts alot software for the cricket. I planned to use more of the cha cha colors but did not use much patterned paper. I wish I would have made an extra one for me....

Mojo Monday - 124

2010-02-07T19:02:00.000-08:00

When I create things get so messy! I decided to do a challenge today. Which is from mojo Monday. Check it out.....
I used Wonder and Joy T-3254. This set is so adorable. 4 different figures and sentiments to all for 19.95. More Mimi paper and colored cardstock. the buttons and flowers came from Lemonade and Bitty Blossoms. Don't forget the scrap floss in turquoise. (Shh! I am addicted to the floss, I have every color.

Crazy Week at work, but no school Friday......

2010-02-06T19:34:00.000-08:00

My boss has asked for some thank you cards. So this is what I ended up with. Thank's for letting me use your inks Jen. Simple, but homemade. Think it needs a little more to balance it if I make it again, but 20 made and in his box. I can't wait till Friday so I can create, create and oh yes create. Maybe even look for a challenge.

Never too Late to Post... Week old

2010-02-06T19:06:00.000-08:00

Last weekend I gathered on Saturday with some crafting angels. Even if they are not all TAC angels anymore, they are still angels in my eyes. It is all to be about the love and excitement about crafting. Well these ladies have the wow!!!!

I was nervous about making a card for the shoebox activity. How can I make a card for these other angels to make. They all have had published work and are more experienced in card making than me. Well mine turned out ok, it was amazing how everyones was so different. (Except the like of bows. HA! HA!, mine ended up being knots)

My swap used more mimi paper, TAC stamp Dear Friend, I added a sentiment today. Notice the staples, oldie but goodie. This is actually a remake of the card from last week. Tried using the copic markers today. I need more practice.

Barb's Card - I love how she use a simple, but elegant design. Ok her sample looks better. The sentimant on her's is straight. But that's the fun of making it yourself. Modifications by mistake and or on purpose. I love how the black background paper is just slightly bigger. Almost makes it look like a marker was used.

Laurie's Card - This is one of my favorite new TAC sets. This boy is just adorable. The twine, and button was the fun, but final touch.

Jen's Card - I love this card, but you may want to look at Jen's sample on her blog not mine. I was a little challenged on this one. My fingers where not working. Oh and I need practice on bow's.

and Amy's Card - I really like this color combanation. Yes another bow, or should I say Knot.....

What a wonderful day!

2010-01-30T19:06:00.000-08:00

Today was a wonderful day. Talking and creating with friends. I have my mojo back and hope that I can post more and create more. I am going to work on creating my blog to represent me and all the fun crafting can be instead of a business and chore to do these things.

favorite Cookie Lee Necklace

2009-11-27T20:19:00.000-08:00

My current favorite necklace is Angel Wing Faith Necklace. So light and inspiring. I love the detail in the wing.

2009-11-27T20:00:00.000-08:00

One more, for Christmas box gift. Hopefully no co-workers

check my blog. If they do they will be surprised. But I can't wait to post.

The camera is not showing the coloring I did on the cake. The wedding cake was cut out with my cricuit. Which I am starting to use again. Their is two scallops on on the black mat, and one on the white card base, that I chalked to show the pink.

The flowers where crincked and sent throu the crimper.

The second picture, is a zoomed in veiw of the inside of the card.

What I have been doing

2009-11-25T20:09:00.000-08:00

I have found some time here and there, mostly on Saturdays before October. Well, it is hard to find gifts for everyone at work. So last year I made a sample of cards for different occasions. So for this year hear is a few of the cards I have made so far. I make 35 of each card. They seemed to be a hit, so I have made some this year to. I also have a sympathy card, wedding card, thank you, and more birthdays that I am in the works of finishing also.

My pictures need a little work, but I wanted to get something posted.

I'm Back

2009-11-21T21:36:00.000-08:00

Wow what a couple wild months. I just want to say hello and say I will be posting samples of some of my work lately, and that I am back in the net world again.

I also wanted to share our family picture for this year. A friend at school took these pictures for us. She does a wonderful job.

Hair - Crazy hair day!

2009-07-21T19:08:00.000-07:00

Teenage boy's. Well I thought I would share some lovely pictures of my son. I so need to start scrapbooking again.

The first picture was May of 08 and the second picture is Jan. of 09. His 12th birthday. The hair. I so want it like it use to be when I had control.

Later I will post his recent haircut. Yes a haircut, not short but better than it was. He is growing up so fast. 7th grade this year. Seems like Kindergarten was yesterday.

Maybe I will post my haircut too, but first I need to figure out how to style it, Of course I liked it when I walked out of the salon. But I need the idiots guide to fixing hair, because it never looks even close to how the stylist does it.

The cereal box is kinda funny. One of his friends gave him a box of cereal. Because just out of the blue he will say the word cereal. I don't know how do you explain what almost teenagers do.

Did you guess - it is a paper Rose

2009-07-20T14:00:00.000-07:00

Did you guess it is a paper rose. I friend of mine showed me how to do this with dollarbills. I cut the paper to the size of a bill. Then to age the paper some, I put the paper threw the crimper. once both ways. This allowed for the crimping and folding to be much easier.

Sneak Peak

2009-07-19T13:23:00.001-07:00

I love the More Mimi Double-sided paper. (V855) Love the new and the old patterns. I was laying in bed last night thinking about this project. So here is a sneak peek of what I did with this wonderful new paper. Check back tommorrow for the full project. Leave me a comment of what you think I made.

Double the Fun!

2009-07-18T20:58:00.000-07:00

Wow what a wonderful opportunity. Call today 316-617-8775 or email me at brencrafty@gmail.com to sign-up to host a funshop!

Enjoy time with friends and family, make a few projects oh and get double rewards. Revive your creative spirit and enjoy twice as many rewards when you host a TAC™ FUNshop™ from July 31-September 30, 2009. As a hostess with a qualifying FUNshop™, you will earn double the Level Rewards as well as doubling the number of half-price items you are eligible to purchase. Stamp selections and half-price product purchases may be made from any current TAC™ publication.

Along with double promotions, TAC is also offering extra hostess gifts during different timeframes. Check back I will be sharing more details about this in the near future.

Twice the hostess sets
New catalogue
Double the half-price items
And extra gifts

Now is the time to plan a FUNshop. Let me do the work for you and you get the rewards. (I will send out your invitations, prepare projects based on your request.) Lets have some FUN.

Origami Boxes - Neat Hostess Idea's

2009-07-15T14:11:00.000-07:00

Origami Boxes. I started by using a template and directions from splitcoaster. Spiltcoast TLC203 Origami Box Click Here.Then ok, I would love to try this in a class, but wanted to give the idea but with less supplies. The larger boxes are with 12 by 12 paper and end up about 4 inches.

So then I used an 8 by 8 sheet. It turned out wonderfully. I can add little cards that are 2.5 by 2.5.

The paper I used was Just Like Dad.

Inspiration - SWAP card

2009-07-01T12:07:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to checkout the blog candy posted on the side. My blog Candy will run until July 6.

During seminar I met so many wonderful ANGELS. SWAPing is an art in itself. I received so many wonderful swaps and special swaps. One SWAP I adored and wanted to recreate with my own twist is Maria Van Stratton (go to her blog here). Her card is the Olive and Black card. I changed it very little. Mine is the Red and Black card.

This is one of my favorite sets from Serendipity, edge design (T-3002), stamped and embossed with black emobossing powder (S-771). The papers are the basic cardstock, black (V-215), scarlet (V-237) and white ultrasmooth (V-222). The sentiment is from the new catalogue Hostess Set C, thinking of you (TC-3128) This set is wonderful and just the reason to sign-up for hostess club or a funshop. The ribbon is from the fun black and white collection (B-222). I am so happy all the ribbon is carried over to the new catalogue. I love our ribbon. The bunches I used were Extra Jumbo Circle punch (D-72) and Super Jumbo Scallop punch (D-704). Oh! can't forget the little detail at the bottom with the Cloud scissors (F-306). So simple but adds alot. I almost forgot the Candy Red embossing powder (S-753) around the sentiment using Circle Sampler(T-2691). I was a little embossing happy!. I made four of these for a gift. When I finish the birthday cards to go with the gift set, I will post them too.

If you are interested in a new catalogue, let me know. Brencrafty@gmail.com.

New Catalogue

2009-06-26T15:11:00.000-07:00

Well we received the new catalogue at seminar today. I love it. Some changes. Some great set's more to follow. I will get some posts up hopfully Sunday.

My store will be down while they change over the catalogue. The first day to order with the new catalogue will be July 1st.

Excited

2009-06-24T19:35:00.000-07:00

I am excited to go to my first TAC (The Angel Company) Seminar. Three days of fun. The new catalogue will be released and so much more. I will get to put faces with blog names. I venture to say it will be a non stop blast. I will be posting Friday evening. Look for some sneak peaks of the cattie.

Adding, twitter and facebook

2009-06-23T06:44:00.000-07:00

Trying to figure out how to automatically put my blog posts on my facebook page.

I have just created a facebook page fro crafting. You can find me a couple ways, by searching Brenda Hauff, or Brens Angel Spot.

VersaMark & Blog Candies

2009-06-21T15:57:00.001-07:00

Do you have Versamark. Well it is one of my favorite inks. It allows you to have the perfect color no matter what the paper. It may be hard to see, but if you look close you will see a swirl stamp in the background. I have been waiting to use this stamp set that was a reward offered in April. I just love the Bird and the heart. Coloring with water color pencils and coloring medium. Of course I added stickles.

Don't forget to check-out the blog candies. TAC's giveaway this month has the wonderful robots and paper to go with it. Go to TAC giveaway.

Don't forget to scroll down and sign-up for my blog candy! Or click here!

The pictures do not do these justice, I need to figure out how to take the pictures so they really show the true beauty.

Anna at Scrap and Crap: Is having a wonderful giveway of a bag full of TAC stamps, new and retired. Go here to sign-up.

Fathers Day!

2009-06-21T15:43:00.001-07:00

Happy Fateher's dad to all you dad's. Hope you all had a great day. This first card is for my Dear Husband! He loves bonfires, infact his present was an outdoor fire pit. It is huge, but it is what he wanted.

I felt creative with this card for my father. I do not own a stamp that says HAPPY Father's Day, So I had to be creative. Do to the size of the stamps I decided to have the background say Happy several times. I used with the words and the trees an effect where you stamp with the full ink, and then stamp again before re-inking. Not sure what it is called, but it gives deminsion.

Here you can see the inside of the card. My mojo is back.

Craft Place

2009-06-20T13:37:00.000-07:00

My craft space. It is in our basement that is unfinished. I love carts I have 3 in my work space. ok actually 4. I usually use the workspace directly infront of the TV. Need the noise. Look up from time to time. To the right of me is a cabinet with draws full of supplies I use some but not to often. The cart in front has my Bind-it all, some punches, cutter, chalks, ribbons, inks, embelishments ziplocks. All sorts of goodies. Just to the Left is a cabinet that has the computer, cricket. Catties, and business goodies. Directly behind me is the countertop with some workspace, but mostly storage.

The cart was from Lowes. I actually put it together, did not need DH for this one. All my 8X11 paper is stored in the file cabinets. Along with the smaller papers like my favorite Uptown Girl, 8 by 8.

Can you see the silver angel hanging from the card/swatch holder. This was a gift from my upline Barb. It's nice to have it out and inspiring me all the time.

Would love to see your craft space.

Paper Craft Pleasures Blog Candy

2009-06-16T19:19:00.000-07:00

Wonderful Bind-it all example and blog candy - http://papercraftpleasures.blogspot.com/ Check it out before July 1st.

Blog Candy - July 6, 2009

2009-06-15T18:57:00.000-07:00

You Could be a WINNER!
Blog Candy. Well I have decided to give away something every month. So you have 3 weeks to sign-up for this blog candy. Here are the rules.

Comment on my blog and adding a link to your blog. (one entry)

Placing an order with me. Email me for details at brencrafty@gmail.com (second entry)

Let me know what your favorite bling or attachement to cards and scrapbook pages.

Not sure I can choose one, but I would say crystal laquer. (It is in the candy this month) Other favorites too are stickle, buttons oh and scrapbook floss.

Thanks

Adding to my Blog - Changing things up a little

2009-06-10T18:19:00.000-07:00

Ok, well I am changing things up just a little. Check-out my new design. If you have not tried the Linkin, it is really easy. I was putting off my list because I thought it would take to long.

Couple cards I made at Barb's last weekend. I really enjoyed the time at her house. She had to kick me out. (Ha! Ha!) I want to stay, ok I stayed the night. Not planned but you know when you have the mojo keep going.

Sneak Peak - Robots

2009-06-10T14:27:00.000-07:00

Thanks Barb for teaching me how to use the brayer for this background. Oh! and she had ordered the sneak peak set, so look I got to use it. This is a fun set. I just ordered it this week. Can't wait.

Make sure you scroll down and see my Blog Candy! Maybe a new catalogue will be included. Which arrives end of June. Just in time for the blog Candy.

June Rewards

2009-06-10T14:25:00.000-07:00

Vintage Set - Promise Bear 2009

2009-06-10T14:23:00.000-07:00

www.theangelcompany.net

June Stamp of the Month - Sea Critters

2009-06-10T14:21:00.000-07:00

When you purchase $30.00* in merchandise, Sea Critters (Retail Value $12.95) can be yours for a special price!

Sea Critters • TAC-3013set of 5 • special price $9.75 (retail price $12.95)
• Net total before shipping and handling and applicable tax.• No other discounts apply.• Some assembly required.• AngelNet orders must be received by 12:00 midnight CST on June 30th, 2009. All other orders must be received by 5:00 pm CST.

Sneak peak of swaps for seminar

2009-06-07T21:47:00.000-07:00

I made 90 of the first card with the Birds, and 40 of the thank you cards. Colors vary a little.

At winter retreat locally here in Kansas some of the ladies had a box to carry there crops. When I was at hobby lobby one time there was this pink basket. I added the polka dot ribbon, the ribbon strap and a foam divider inside the box. I am so excited and ready for the new catalogue, meeting other angels, and just spending time learning and crafting.

Birthday Blog candy!

2009-06-07T11:08:00.000-07:00

The winner is

Etha, I put all your names in a had and my son drew Etha. Please contact me with your mail address at
brencrafty@gmail.com.

Keep checking back. I will be giving a blog candy away every month. The first Saturday of the month.

I am back from a wonderful day that turned into spending the night at my upline's house. Barb Foster.

I am off to take a bath and will post my goodies from the day later.

Craft Helper - Kitten "Olie, JR, Chewy"

2009-05-31T20:46:00.000-07:00

Well, I am finally getting to a point where I can post. I did a huge amount of organizing today. Kitty wanted to help. My husband calls him Ollie or Oliver, Drew calls him Chewy or JR, and I call him Kitten, because it took us so long to name him. He sure is full of energy and likes to be played with and even held at times.

Don't forget to check-out my blog candy.

Blog Candy - It's my birthday

2009-05-27T15:43:00.000-07:00

Stamp set of cupcakes. This was a reward set for April I beleive. A cuttlebug, that perferates two rows, and crystal stickle.

Well, I would like to give some blog candy away. I have been cleaning and organizing my craft are.I will keep this open until June 6. The rules are simple. Post your favorite ever birthday experience or gift. Have a second chance to win if you add a link to my site.

I am thinking decorative paper and maybe a punch or two.

Off to try my new tool. The bind it all. (thanks hubby!)

clear card

2009-05-27T15:39:00.000-07:00

My first clear card designed on my own. My sister-in-laws birthday was this month. This is the card I made for her. She is a horse lover. She lives on a hobby farm in SD.

If you would like to use this stamp set, check-out my store.

Update

2009-05-23T07:38:00.000-07:00

Update on life! Sorry no pictures. Well things have been crazy around here with the end of the school year and such. We still have 3 days with students. My contract is longer so I have into June , but that is way less stressful.

We have a new kitten at our house. Pictures coming soon. He is growing and playing all the time. Very little but he is atleast off the bottle and using a bowl which helps. Very cute. He has several names because we can not all agree. Drew calls him Jr. and Chewy, Bill calls him Oliver and Ollie and I call him kitten because it took to long to name him. Identity issues I am sure.

Sara Jane and him are starting to get along. You know be in the same room and not go nuts.

Hopefully with this being a long weekend I should get some scrap time. I have done stuff lately like working on the swaps for seminar and running a workshop for students. But have not had time to post pics and such. Just got my things organized yesterday in my craft area again.

My First Blog Hop - Using your Scor-pal

2009-05-11T07:03:00.000-07:00

This post will stay at the top for a week. Enjoy, and don't forget to view the other Angel's creations. Some really awesome projects and new tools. (Yes I ordered the scor-pal bug)

Scor-pal is a wonderful tool that allows for so many different uses. I am going to show you how to create a double folded pocket card.

My Tutorial and pictures. I created my turorial in word and then created it as a pdf. As soon as I figure out how to link it, I will add the tutorial. If you would like a pdf document of the tutorial please email me at brencrafty@gmail.com and subject line add tutorial scor-pal.

I do not think I can add the tutorial as a pdf to blogger. I am still investigating before I redue it. PDF is not possible in Blogger that I am aware of. Because the tutorial is so long, I have added a seperate post of this.

Hop on over and explore some very talented Angels examples and tutorials on how to use the scor-pal!

Melisa - http://paperliciousdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/05/score-pal-projects-blog-hop.html
Jen - http://jensinkspot.blogspot.com/
LaurieW - http://www.soapboxcreations.blogspot.com/
Brenda - http://bcraftytoday.blogspot.com/ (This Blog)
Carol - http://stampincarol.blogspot.com/
Rita - http://stamp2stamp2.blogspot.com/
Jany - http://stampwithjany.com/
Bridgett - http://hoosierstamper.blogspot.com/
Allison - http://stampedbyanangel.blogspot.com/2009/04/trio-tutorial-money-holder-business.html
Chris - http://allamericanstampers.blogspot.com/
Betty - http://stampinteacher.blogspot.com/2009/04/scor-pal-blog-hop.html
Jamie - http://inkspots101.blogspot.com/2009/05/stamped-teachers-gifts.html

Scorpal Tutorial

2009-05-04T15:29:00.000-07:00

Double Folded Pocket

CardCreated By Brenda Hauff

brencrafty@gmail.com

Bren’s Spot http://bcraftytoday.blogspot.com/

Supplies used.
Navy paper (v241)
Kraft Paper (V245)
VersaMagic Ink Night Sky (S956)
VersaMagic Ink Gingerbread (S962)
Center Ruler (F91)
Sophia Blossoms & Buttons (
Scrappers Floss
Dark Blue (F905)
Tan (F910)
Stamp Set – Beautiful Day – (T3031)
Transcendence Powder

Paper Sizes
Navy – 4 ¼ by 11
3 ½ by 5
3 by 2 ½

Kraft – 4 ¼ by 11
3 ¼ by 4 ¾
2 ¼ by 2 ¾

Score both kraft and navy sheet at 5 1/2

Score Diagonal on Kraft and Navy

Cut on the diagonal Score

Score at 3 ( stop about ¼ inch before fold.
Cut out the dotted area.

I used the trimmer and the little knotches that tell me where the blade is so

I know when to stop.

Decorate the Triangular areas on both sheets.

I used a flower stamp from beautiful day, and the transcendence powder with heat gun.
After folding, gut at diagonal so both sides match (kraft sheet)

I used the center ruler to find the center of the inserts. I then moved an even amount to the right and left of the center, to mark for the circle punch.
I love my center ruler.

Used my Quill tool to make the spirals. Embossing tools work well to. Or a paper piercer tool.

Walla, finished product.

Life has been crazy

2009-04-27T15:57:00.000-07:00

Well, I have not had much creating time. I can't wait until this weekend. Maybe even tomorrow night. My parents have been in town for a few days, which takes from the craft time. Work has been crazy, and then the extra events lately. Like conferences, and such have just really added up. Oh! I also had a jewlry party. and can't forget cleaning the house for company.

So hopefully I will have pics soon. I will post more often I promise.

thinking of you

2009-04-05T13:39:00.000-07:00

Thinking of you, April Vintage Stamp, I made these cards for a swap later this week. He is so addorable. I am so happy they brought this image back.

Supplies
Stamps: April 2009 Vintage Stamp, and squiggleladybugs

Inks: L'Amour Red and Beaux Arts Blue

Paper: cardstock: Blue 1, and Red,

patterened: Cha-Cha

Colored in with Prisma Watercolor pencils.

So happy I was able to actually make something today. Took all day, in-between laundry! Only one load left.

I'm back

2009-04-04T23:08:00.000-07:00

Well, it has been awhile since I have posted. THings have been crazy at work. It took me a week to recoop from the weekend craft event. My age is getting to me I guess. Well I have finally created my organizers using the foam posterboard that was shown several months ago on Lavada's blog. I liked being able to customize exactly what I wanted. Now to see if they will last.

It is amazing how hard it is to decide where this and that should go. Couple pictures of the organizers, hopefully tomorrow will have time for cards or scrapping.

Awesome Weekend

2009-03-22T20:18:00.000-07:00

Well it has been just a wonderful weekend. There was a get together in Salina Kansas for some of the TAC angels. This was the first time, I have attended, being a new angel and all. What a faboulos event. I met so many wonderful people. Hopefully I can remeber some names and such. They are all just incredible. The things we made where faboulus. Oh and the card swaps, so many great ideas. Hopefully I will have sometime to unload my car and unpack tomorrow evening.

Share Our Art!!!!

2009-03-17T09:59:00.000-07:00

I found this idea on Karyn's Blog while blog hopping. I think it is a fantastic way to share our art!
The first 5 people to respond to this post will get something made by me! Could be a card I really am pleased with, a pin I made, a doodle or something else all together LOL! My choice! This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make although I hope you do!
2. What I create will be made with you in mind so you won't get something I already made unless I think it suits you to a T.
3. It'll be done sometime this year (I will want to get it done in the next month or so).
4. You have no clue what it's going to be.
5. The catch? Oh, the catch is you must offer this blog candy on your blog!Re-post this on your blog, offer something you make - your choice - to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog (then come here and post). Oh wait make that the first 4 people cause I am #1 LOL Yep be sure to add my name to the #1 line on your blog post - I am the first participant and I am already offering to share. When you create your give away you will be the #1 spot for players 2-5 on your list.
The first 4 people to post this on their blogs and leave a comment here telling me they did (I will go to your blog to check that you have this posted) will get an art share handmade item from me.Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!SO ...................who will be next????
1. Karyn
2. Barb
3. Heidi (need to confirm)
4. Dawn
5. Kelly
6. Bridgett

Mystery Swap

2009-03-17T09:39:00.000-07:00

I participated in a mystery swap this month. I was not real excited when I saw the image. Not a stamp set I was thinking about getting, but after playing with just this one image, and thinking about how using different colors inks and stuff would be great, it is know on my wish list.

It is hard to see the shimmer on the picture, but I used shimmer chalk all over the image and the same color as the butterfly around the edge. I also added some shimmer to the butterfly with stickle, my new favor embellishment. I only have the one color silver. Will need to change that.

Elemental Doddle - Java

2009-03-17T09:28:00.000-07:00

Very simple design, but looks awesome in my mind. The paper is from Paper Studio, When I tore the paper, white was revieled so I chalked the edge with brown. The stamps are from Elemental Doodle, I love the two sets I have received so far, because they had both images and sentiments. Allows for some variety. I plan on using the flowers in the Creat A Basket, by themselves, no easter theme, just Spring.

Creat A Basket - Elemental Doodle

2009-03-16T18:52:00.000-07:00

I am blessed to be on the founding design team of elemental doodle, a new stamping company.

The first card for this month is an Easter Card. I adore this card, so it is going to be hard to send it into Kim and Mel. Good thing I have the stamps and can make a second one.

The front of the card is four boxes matted and edged. I used the stamps with the set to make the packground swirls, and the background of eggs. I also edged the inside white box, with light paris ink and eggs as a border.

Weekend

2009-03-16T18:45:00.000-07:00

Several of us at work like to get together and just craft. Some Quilt, some make cards, some scrapbook. Of course we share our tools like the cricut and such. So this last weekend we got together. I thought it was just going to be me and Becky. Ok, I would be fine with that, but if we haul all that stuff its nice to have a crowd. Well we did. It was GREAT. I created cards with my Elemental Doodles stamps. I was in the mojo for these stamps.

I also organized, and finally found carts I liked that would fit in my space, pictures to follow later. I got these carts at Lowes, you decided size, type of shelf, size of poles. Really neat and easy. Not to bad on price. One cart is 16 by 36, two shelfs. THe top shelf holds my file boxes of paper. THe second cart is 16 by 16 with 3 shelves.

Week of spring break. I hope I finish the kitchen tomorrow so I have Wed and Thursday for crafting.

Excited

2009-03-15T19:59:00.001-07:00

Did you notice, I have went to a three column format. You will be seeing a new design within a few days. Thanks to Shabby Creations. Make sure you check back to see the new design and all the things I have created recently.

Mojo Monday

2009-03-01T20:11:00.000-08:00

It does not really show up on the blog, But there is demension to this card. This is my favorite finisdhed product up to this time. Looks like it was time consuming, but not to bad. The butterfly base is stamped with Iris on White, then on Vellum, then the designs for the wings are also stamped on vellum, color is Claret.

I ordered all the Pallette tamp dots. Love this option. I can check out all the colors. Organizing took some time, but I am getting there.

The paper used was brighten my day, purple 2 and green 3. All this was place on a card base. The shine stuff is Silver Stickle. I really am stuck on stickle. That will need to be my next purchase.

The stamp set is butterflybits.

Sketch #40 - Saturday Sketches

2009-03-01T09:30:00.000-08:00

Well I have finally gotten back to some challenges. I do like to layer, so I liked this challenge. To participate in this challenge go to... Saturday Sketches . Stamp Set - growing love (R-20.45) from TAC. You can see this set at my TAC Store Under Products then Serendipity. The paper I used was from the Mimi Collection. The silver was added using Stickles, coloring was sone with Prima Watercolor Pencils.

Elemental Doodle

2009-03-01T09:11:00.000-08:00

My First ATC! The size is 2 1/2 by 3 1/2. Took me a little time to get use to the size. I am one of the lucky design team members at elemental doodle. Checkout there new stamp collection at http://www.elementaldoodles.com/. The set I used for this ATC is the Java set. You will also be seeing cards and items created using CreatABasket Easter ED003.

2009-02-24T19:52:00.002-08:00

trifold card

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Cat's

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Bunnies

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Robotics is over

2009-02-24T15:50:00.001-08:00

Well things have been crazy getting ready for the robotics competition. The team I coached scored 5th out of 10 teams. We had a great day and know I can get back to normal at my house. Do some cleaning and crafting.

My 50% order came in so I createe several cards but did not get a chance to post them. SO my plan tonight is to post. I also received goodies from Elemental Doodle, so once I have time to play I will post those also.

I have mailed several goodies to friends and have started to make regular trips to the post office.

Basic Birthday Card

2009-02-16T10:25:00.001-08:00

This card is created with tuscany spice paper (v-902, pg 92). The stamp set is more elegant sentiments (T-2885, pg 83). The design of the card was also taken from the fall winter catalogue page 83. Very quick and easy. The ribbon adds the extra little touch. The other sentiments are Thanks, hello, Celebrate, Memories, Congratulations, Birthday and Anniversary.

Winners of OWOH

2009-02-15T12:21:00.000-08:00

Sam B, Kimberly O. , Ann C., and Margo S

I decided to give away more than one package, due to the overwhelming response of over 200 people. Awesome. So excited that so many people visited my blog. Hope they come back.

Brenda

Yeah! My 50 % order

2009-02-14T15:19:00.000-08:00

Yeah! I just spent the last 3 hours cutting, Organizing and getting my new sets ready.

Here is what I got

Laughter Level A TA 2960
Life is short T2895
I Love Easter T2719
Sweet skunks t2674
howswell R 2025
Playful Kitties T2655
Hats off T2387
HelloThere T 2628
Girlie Gadgets T 2689
More Elegant Sentiments T2885
Wintertags T2799
Perky Penguins T2666
inthe Snow T2707

I am so excited to start using them.

Tried a tutorial from Hoosierstamper

2009-02-10T20:56:00.000-08:00

Well I decided to try a tutorial from Hoosier Card Tutorial Blog. I made a few adjustments to the card, due to the supplies I had. I had to cut the scallops and circles from the cricut, because I do not have the punches. I used colored pencil for the inside of the card, due to not having colored ink yet. It is on my wish list.

I was also successful adding this to my Paperwings gallery. More info about the supplies on this site. Go to my gallery.

Hope you enjoy. (I will post some more tomorrow, but it is getting late)

Hello Baby and Sketch Saturday Challenge

2009-02-07T20:50:00.001-08:00

I created this card for the Sketch Saturday Challenge. The card is 6 by 6 this was a big one. I used the Hello Baby stamp from TAC and Pop Rockz paper from TAC. I paper pieced the diaper. I used prisma watercolor pencils for the coloring. The baby giraffe, sure is adorable.

Thanks Barb - Wonderful upline

2009-02-07T06:07:00.000-08:00

Barb has been a great support in my couple weeks as an angel, and I know she will continue to be. She sent me a package with goodies to put in my sample basket. Which current is a basket, because I have had no time to put them in a baggie book or something to display.

She also include this adorable paperclip and business card example.

New Angel Packets

2009-02-07T06:03:00.000-08:00

Thanks, if you participate in sending Rita Holmes cards for the New Angel Packet, I thank you. The cards are wonderful. It is great to see the different ideas and styles. I can't wait to try some of the design, and to organize them for my customers to see. I have 2 party's or fun shops scheduled for March at this time. I am thinking about doing an open house just nor sure when. Need to get robotics club finished. (Crazy amount of time)

Thanks what a wonderful package to get in the mail.

One World-One Heart Give Away Blog hop

2009-02-03T19:22:00.000-08:00

Oops I have drawn 3 winners. Closed to early, so I will draw another winner tommorrow at the time I designated.

THis is a really neat idea. I am close to the deadline time, so hopefully I make it. This is kinda like Oprah Randomn Acts of Kindness. One World-One Heart Blog Caravan

Ok the great thing is every blog you visit is giving something way, so here is what I would like to include.

Handmade cards (Birthday cards)
Decrative Paper 25 sheets (12 by 12)
Painted Picture frame with Stamped sayings inside.

All you have to do is leave a comment on this post. Happy hopping.
I will Draw on Feb 12. at 6PM
Thanks Brenda

Blog Award

2009-02-02T20:30:00.000-08:00

Ok I was a little behind. This is like post 6 tonight. Don't forget to scroll down and see all the changes.

Thank You http://scrapcrazylady.blogspot.com/ for this great blog award. Everyone should visit her blog.Over the last month or so, I joined the sisterhood stamping blog. The ladies in group 27 sure are creative and encourage. There are still 5 spots open so come join us.

I was told to pass this award to 7 other blogs and I award it to

Melisa at http://paperliciousdesigns.blogspot.com/

Trudy at http://www.trudystreasures.blogspot.com/

Rita at http://www.ritaholmes.blogspot.com/

Diana at http://memorycrafter.blogspot.com/

Jany at http://dianets7.wordpress.com/

Vicki at http://angelstamper2.blogspot.com/

Kelly at http://kelleast.blogspot.com/

There are so many sites that I try and check frequently and of course the yahoo groups to. These are just a few spots that inspire me.

Sad Cards - Thinking of you

2009-02-02T20:20:00.000-08:00

Two co-workers have had family members pass away. I have stated I would make the cards for others to sign. So I created two alike cards, other than color. I got my idea from a tutorial on Heather Scott's Blog - (tutorial). I saw this design some time ago and wanted to try it. I guess tonight was the night.

When my son saw the card, he said how is that sad. I think he thought it looked nice, and did not think nice is sad. I stated that what we would write person and the situation is what is sad, not the card design itself. Kids say the darntest things.

What have I been doing lately

2009-02-02T17:37:00.000-08:00

I have been creating little advertisements or welcome gifts for people at work to share my new adventure. I created a business card and stamped and colored on each. Then a 3by3 card using TAC Paper and Patterned paper. Then stamped Thanks Friend. I also made stickers (labels for the back that says Created by and my info). And I made some Thinking of you Tags. I have included some pictures. This took way to long, but I think it should provide some great word of mouth.

I also have enough for my first order. It is going to be a 250 dollar order. Not bad for no party.

Of course I had to get promition from the Principal to advertise at work. I was greatful he was fine with.

Mailed my box

2009-02-02T17:23:00.000-08:00

A blogging friend Gina daughter is expecting. I have sent her some goodies. The plan was to mail Friday, but I did this at lunch today.

Sorry Gina, I am posting a picture. I added some extra little goodies in the box, that will be a surprise.

The Best Year Ever!

2009-02-02T17:07:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I received an email that I am part of the Founding Design Team for a new stamping company Elemental Doodles. I am very honored to be part of the experience. I have several firsts this year. I got a passport in January and became and angel. February joined a design team. What will March have install for me. Hopefully something Great. Maybe use my passport.

Check-out the design teams blogs. There is a great deal of craft diversity and experience in this group. I am looking forward to working with all of these ladies.

Dawn Knight - http://dawnsrubberroom.blogspot.com
Etha Schuette - http://ethaschuette.com
Jane Walker Peters - Getting hers set up. Will post shortly.
Janine Blackwelder - www.mystampclub.com/blog
Kim Baker - Co-Owner of Ed - DT LeaderBlog - http://kimmygt.blogspot.com
Paula Goff - http://inkingaddict.blogspot.com
Samantha Star - www.samanthastar.com

Busy and still Sick

2009-01-31T17:43:00.000-08:00

Well, I am still keeping very busy, and have caught a cold. I have my first TAC order to send on Monday. That is exciting. I hope to post some pictures tomorrow of my latest creations. The scrap area is to messy to take the pictures at the moment.

Sisterhood 27, I have sent messages and emails about our birthday and address. I will send what I have on Monday even if it is not complete.

Brenda

Late and I am still up,,, WHY! OH! WHY!

2009-01-22T22:02:00.000-08:00

Because my start pack came today, and I have been busy cutting, and organizing. Such wonderful things. and so quick. Kitty is making this post very interesting. Good thing I do not need to see the keys to type.

I would like to thank Gina for the Lemonade Stand Award. My first Blog Award!

Hooray, I was just gifted with the Lemonade Award. Thank You so much to Gina:

The Lemonade Award is given by a previos winner to 5 bloggers who have shown great attitudes and/or gratitude this week. It's a great way to show these people that you appriciate them.

All you have to do is: 1. Put the logo on your blog or post. 2. Nominate at least 5 blogs and be sure to link your nominees within your post. 3.Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog. 4.Share the Love and link to this post and the person from whom you received your award.I would like to pass thiss award along to the following people in appriciation of their Great Attitudes....

This is a small token of my appriciation for your great attituddes.This blog invests and believes in the PROXIMITY-nearness in space, time and relationship! These blogs are exceedingly Charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and make Friends. They are not interested in prizes or self aggrandizement. Our Hope is that when the ribbons of these gifts are cut, even more Friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers! Deliver this award to eight bloggers, who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of this award. I hope everyone will be inspired by my Friends.Please take a moment to visit each blog and say Hello. They are all so inspiring to me and I am sure they will also inspire you..

Drum Roll Please!!!! Ok it was hard to only pick 5.

1. JavaMel at her blog - she has been an inspiration and have started to build a friendship that I hope will last a long time. Thanks for all your help and comments.

2. Cards by Kim at her blog - Kim hosted my first blog candy that I won, and has been a great help with my new adventure of a blog. I love her cards. Both on the outside and the inside. She always thinks of the whole picture.

3. Kelly at her blog - Thanks for all your comments and checking my blog frequently. I love all your cards. Simple and elegant. Adorable and friendly. What else can I say.

4. Sandy at her blog - Ok, she does not know me, not sure if I have left her comments, but I love her blog. She shares so much detailed information. her cards look like painting. I inspire to be that good someday. I visit her blog frequently.

5. Barb at her blog - Ok Lastly but not leastly. She has taken me under her wing, spent a great deal of time to help me and get me start. I know this will lead to a great friendship.

You rock ladies!

Sisterhood 27

2009-01-22T14:35:00.000-08:00

I would like to support each other by sending birthday cards at the time of your birthday. If you are comfortable with this, please email me at brencrafty@gmail.com. In the email let me know your full name, birthday and snail mail address, and email. If it is ok to share this info with just the Sisterhood just put that in the note.

Brenda

Excited

2009-01-21T17:44:00.000-08:00

I am so excited. I think this really is going to be a GREAT year. I sent in my application to be a TAC Angel today. It is already completed and sent to me. I sure hope my starter kit is here by the end of the week. That would be so cool!

I also ordered lots of extra stamps. It will be like Christmas. I can not wait to start creating. I do need to go so I can make my son's birthday card for tomorrow. Can't beleive I waited until the night before.

Crazy!

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Shape up

2009-01-19T17:56:00.000-08:00

Use 3 shapes in your design. I decided on a card, which is what I have created mostly lately. I decided to only use scraps other than the base of the cards. I organized my scraps today. Took forever, but I think I may rember to use them then.

I chose to write out the definition of love instead of type or stamp. Seems more personal.

LSC203 – Non-Cheesy Valentines!! (Splitcoaster)

2009-01-18T21:30:00.001-08:00

The challenge was to make a simple valetine that you could recreate for a class. 30 or so without to much time but not be the cheese store bought. This is the first time I have entered a challenge on Splitcoaster. Hopefully I did all the steps correctly.

Busy Day - Sketch Saturday #34

2009-01-18T20:30:00.000-08:00

This is for Sketch Saturday Challenge. I liked using the bright green today. The ribbon matches so well. Great Sketch easy to work with.

Crafty Makes: Blog Candy

2009-01-18T19:29:00.000-08:00

Crafty Makes: Blog Candy

Candy

2009-01-18T19:23:00.001-08:00

Check out Lim's wonderful Candy (two different ones, depending on where you live)

Kim's Candy this will be open until Jan 31

Crafty Coo Candy

More Candy at inky-doodles

Challenges

2009-01-18T18:53:00.000-08:00

Rasberry Ribbon Challenge Sketch 13 - Ribbon is the green polka dot, The white paper is glossy and the Happy Birthday is embossed.

Drew's 12th Birthday

2009-01-18T17:19:00.000-08:00

Well my baby is turning 12. 12 years old where has the time went. I created an invitation for his birthday party. Much older looking. I used the cricut to create the card. The front was created with Locker talk, and the font was from Mickey Font for both the 12 and DREW.

Update for the week

2009-01-16T18:19:00.000-08:00

ENJOY!

This week has been some what challenging. I have felt so tired all week. I did not get much craft time, I worked and slept. Last weekend and one night this week I did create some things. So here are my creations.

Saturday I will be working with students from school on their robotics challenge. I hope we get alot done, so it will be easier to work after school. 2 hours a night just is not enough to prepare. I will not get much craft time until Sunday. I really like how the Think about you Cart turned out.

It started with the flowers on the above card. I realized I could curve the edges if I used double sided paper, thought I would try it and wayla this is what I ended up with.

Challenges I created cards for today.

2009-01-10T17:57:00.000-08:00

I have created this card for the color challenge at All that Scraps blog.

This card was created for the Card of the Week Challenge. I chose to make a mascaline Love card. Very Simple but elegant. I used the scor-pal to make the emboss lines. The stamp is from TAC.

This card was created for Caardvarks
I decided to make this card a flap open. The papers went well together and with all the circles, I thought buttons could add some demention.

Enjoy B

Blog Candy

2009-01-10T09:55:00.000-08:00

http://pinkgemdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/01/pink-gem-candy.html Checkout the blog candy and challenge.

B

Things I created this weekend and did not have time to post

2009-01-05T20:20:00.000-08:00

My crafting area sure is getting a workout. I have created several things this weekend. Learned a great deal about modge podge. (check for drips is a great idea) baby wipes work wonderful. Patience is a verdue, especially if you use a light color like baby blue and did not use primer. Oh and make sure the fram is not upside down before you start creating. Here are some of the things I made.

I liked making the ornament. One side says Dream and one size saysj Inspire! The frame was a little more challenging. I really like how it turned out, then I figured out it was upside down. So we will be making it so it can hang. OOops, I should not of told. Another tip, embossing over two different depths of paper is not so easy. I think the buttons were the perfect addition, of course with a little thread. I use the cricut machine to cut the star and the star border. The saying was printed on vellum, and the stamp was colored with watercolors. Getting better at this but still need practice.

The thank you card was created with a punch border both inside and outside the card. The white was distressed lightly. A bow and Vellum with a stamped saying was added onto the dectrative paper. I lined the envelope. One of my stamp rollers went perfect with this pattern.

This is my favorate. I made three or four different versions before I was happy with it. It is like a bookmark book, card. I can see writing some inspirational notes to a friend in this. Then they can take a peek at it from time to time and use it as a bookmarker. the scor-pal came in handy on figuring this one out.

One of the best parts is the stamps where on sale at hobby lobby this last weekend. 5 stamps and only 5.00 dollars. Love them. The embossing powder really added to this and allowed for a saying on the patterned paper to stick out, so I can handwrite my message on the colored paper.

Thanks for reading my blog.

Oh, one more thing,

I should have rotated this before I uploaded it. Well later. I have had these rocks that say, Beleive, joy, harmony, faith, imagine, wonder, remember, dream for several years. Maybe 15. I keep moving them. I will but two or three here, this one there. But I have always wanted them all together. So over break my husband made a box and we used tiling glue and glued them in. then added some smaller rocks. Little heavy, but I can see them all in one look. Love it.

Passport Arrived

2009-01-05T20:18:00.000-08:00

My Passport arrived today. I may be traveling to Macedonia in Feb. I have never been out of the states so this is very exciting. I had never seen a passport. It is inspiring me to make a passport card, just have not yet. I am hoping the travel plans work out. I am waiting for my job to give the ok.

Favorite Links within this Blog

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Contests and Challenges - List of Challenges and Contest I try to keep up with

Others Blog Candy - List of Blog Candy I have found - GOOD Luck!

My Blog Candy - Stop by leave me a comment and have a chance to win, leave a link on your blog and have another chance to win.

Sisterhood of the Blogging Stampers Group #27

2009-01-01T21:18:00.000-08:00

Well I happened across this today and thought it would be a great way to start making friends in the stamping world. Well little about myself. Life is very busy at my house most of the time. I have been married to my wonderful husband for 15 years. Our only child is going to be 12 this month. That is scarry and exciting to see him turn into a teenager. (almost). We have two pets. Sara Jane a german shepard mix. Not sure what she is mixed with, because she is much smaller than a german shepard and has droopy ears. And a kitten for mothers day this last year. Her name is Sassy. Very exciting around our house with the cat eating the dog food and the dog eating the cat food. They have identity issues.
I teach computers at a Middle School and work on any type of technology in the building. I think if it plugs into electricity it is my responsibility. I coach a lego robotics club.
And know to the important stuff. I love CRAFTS. My latest crafting adventure is cards and I am loving it. I am the gadget girl. I have the large crict, and 26 cartridges. Little obsessive. Stamps are starting to pile up, a side kick and a few things to go with it, punches and paper galore.
We have finaly organized and setup my scrap area. I also like ceramics, scrapbooking, photography, embrodery, any crafts.
Look forward to learning more about each of the group members.

If you are interested in joining a Sisterhood go to here.

Skecth Challenge #37

2009-01-01T20:17:00.000-08:00

Well for some reason today I had troubles with watercolors. I tried some new mediums today, baby oil or oms. Had problems with both and went back to water. Was using too much I think. Well after 2 different stamps and 8 or nine tries for coloring in the image here is what I have.

I need to get a stamp that says it's a boy to add the sentiment. Can be used just as also.

Enjoy

2009

2009-01-01T01:13:00.000-08:00

I am so excited for 2009. I have been crafting for all my life. But not with others. Technology has added such a unique way to share. I love it. I am so happy I decided to search for card making ideas. It opened up so many doors.

I hope my blog will grow over this next year. I am looking forward to making craft friends in the virtual world.

B

2Sketches4You Challenge

2008-12-31T22:56:00.000-08:00

This was a very simple but beautiful card. I impossed some red paper with swirls. Then Stamped the word LOVE and the 3 hearts and embossed them. Then cut to the deisred size, Punched out the word and hearts. Added some silver to the background. Then the Three red hearts and one white.

I enjoyed this challenge.

Daring Cardmaker

2008-12-31T21:46:00.000-08:00

Daring Cardmaker Contest

I used a new stamp that I got at Hobby Lobby today (50% off) called Fancy Pants from Stampabilities. I made the beaded necklace and shoes silver. Matted it with a purple/silver paper, and added purple and silver circle's. Colored in the bunny and purse using watercolor pencils. I added a little cotton for the bunny tail. I used sketch #14 from Sketch Saturday. (was looking through all their sketches for their challenge and this stuck out for me. Ooh La La.

Week #31 - Sketch Saturday

2008-12-31T20:44:00.000-08:00

I used sketch #14. Still trying to figure out the best way to take the pictures. The black dot ribbon was on sale at Hobby lobby for 66% off. What a good deal (It is like a paper more than a ribbon. ) I used wonderful watercolor pencils to color in the image, getting better at this. I am not sure of the name of the image, it was stamped for me. Thanks Hope you enjoy.

B

Others Blog Candy

2008-12-31T19:17:00.000-08:00

Blog candy available at - Mme Design Check-out the Indesign stamps also. (Jan 1)
Blog Galore Hurry! - Linanna's Blog
Christmas is not over yet. Try for this blog candy. Go to....
Life as Lou (Jan 5, 2009)
Sketch and Stash - blog candy ending January 3
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Paper Take Weekly Challenge - Dawny Sketch 5

2008-12-30T21:27:00.000-08:00

Well this went together fairly easily. The sketch just lended it self to addaptation on opening in the middle. Hope you like the creation. Oh and I got to use the watercolor pencils again.