2009-12-14

Good morning***


Well I didn't have much stamping time this weekend but did manage to get this card made for a friend's birthday.
The image is Inkadinkado. You can see the set HERE and the words are from Papertrey Ink HERE.
I inked up the image with versamark inked and then covered it with clear embossing powder and heated it up. I used some chalk ink a nice taupe color and a sponge to give the image some depth. The words are stamped in a deep choclate brown. The flower is from Hero Arts.
Enjoy everyone***

Posted by Janine at 8:16 AM 4 comments

2009-12-10

SSNOTIME117***ALTER THAT STORE BOUGHT CARD

Time for Sharon's STAMP SIMPLY CHALLENGE for this week. Today we are supposed to alter a store bought card. Isn't that sacriligious in the crafting world? Having any "store bought" cards in your house?

We got one from the newspaper carrier so I thought I would attempt something with it.

Here is the original card and I do apologize for the photo. It is snowing here and dark this morning.


The card has all kinds of glitter on it as well so that made things even easier.

I thought I would cut it down and make a tag for one of the gifts I have. So here is the transformation. I added a sentiment from the Anna Wight collection to a piece of the card that I cut from the back of the card. It already had that little red snowflake on it so I just added the sentiment in black ink, added it to a red layer of cardstock and then a piece of chipboard and added a piece of ribbon. FUN!!!!!!!!


This is a better picture.. This was a great challenge.. Have fun with this one!!

Check out all the other transformations from the rest of the design team.




Julie - http://www.outtoimpress.blogspot.com/ - taking this week off...

Tammy - http://www.stamphappy-tammy.blogspot.com/

AJ - http://www.thewillowgarden.blogspot.com/

Jennifer - http://www.thebuckstampshere.blogspot.com/ - taking this week off...

Deb - http://www.deborahlynnesdreamincolor.blogspot.com/

Jenny - http://www.onekraftykat.blogspot.com/

Barb - http://www.barspaperpursuits.blogspot.com/


Barb - http://www.barbschram.blogspot.com/


Michelle - http://www.stopandstamptheroses.blogspot.com/ - our guest designer for December



HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE AND THANKS FOR STOPPING IN ***

Posted by Janine at 11:00 PM 15 comments

2009-12-08

Calendars***


I spied these calendars for 2010 in Michael's for $1.00 so thought I would cover them with designer paper and a new set from Papertrey Ink.
A little something for my niece's birthdays that are coming up this month!!
Thanks so much for stopping in***

Posted by Janine at 3:57 PM 11 comments

2009-12-07

Last Minute gift bag decorations***


I needed a few gift bag ornaments and decided to make these out of the largest and smallest circle nestabilitie. I cut them out of white chipboard and covered them in white glue that dries clear.
I covered one with red and white buttons and the other two with some white and blue seed beads.
Some satin ribbon was attached and they will be a great addition to the gifts that I have ready to go.
Have a great day everyone***

Posted by Janine at 3:55 PM 6 comments

2009-12-05

Me and The Fat Man***

Victoria Park here in London Ontario is all lit up. With lights that is... My husband Brian and I went for a walk to see them all and Brian couldn't resist taking a picture of me and Santa.

Christmas is here and I am loving it!!!

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

Posted by Janine at 10:00 AM 11 comments

2009-12-03

SSNOTIME116***TAG - YOU'RE IT***



Sharon's STAMP SIMPLY CHALLENGE this week is to make a pretty tag to hang on bottle, attach to a package or anywhere your tag might call home.
I, again, am killing two birds with one stone.
We are going to friends for dinner next week and I wanted to make something to transport the bottle of wine in.
So I cut a piece of white felt 12 1/2" x 16", folded it in half lengthwise and pinked the top.
I cut out some holly leaves from green felt just by hand and stitched them onto one side, added the stem with a running stitch and then added some buttons for the holly berries. Turning right sides together, I just stitched it up on my sewing machine. After adding the bottle of wine I added a piece of red silk ribbon and the TAG!!
I wanted to find something that resembled the holly and berries on the bag so chose a set from Papertrey Ink, " Holiday Button Bits ". I stamped the leaves in Versamagic Tea Leaves ink, added some glitter and again added buttons for the berries.
The sentiment is from the same set.. I attached it to the bag with some funky red fibers. The tag is" ULTRA SIMPLE". This time of year I don't need to concentrate on anything too complicated.
We say goodbye to Bethany Paul who was our guest designer for November and say hello to Michelle Woerner who joins us for December.
Check out all the fabulous TAGS that our design team has to offer and enjoy your weekend.***

Posted by Janine at 11:00 PM 19 comments

2009-12-02

A little gift***


We are headed to friends this week for a little Christmas cheer and I thought I would make a set of mug rugs to go along with the coffee mugs and chocolate that I am taking.
I made the mug rugs out of navy blue and ivory felt and covered the paper mache box with My Mind's Eye paper and ribbon from Sharon's Store.
Enjoy***

Posted by Janine at 8:00 AM 12 comments

2009-12-01

PTI Case***


If you look on Nichole Heady's blog, she made a card just like this which I fell in love with. I had to recreate it. I just HAD to!!!
Picture taking is horrible - dull dreary and rainy here.
This card is made with newly released sets, "Home Made" and "Big Bold Wishes"..
I added the strip of glitter which is hard to see with double stick tape.
The branches are from a Martha Stewart punch.
Enjoy and thanks for stopping in***

Posted by Janine at 8:00 AM 5 comments

2009-11-30

A Birthday flower***


My husband's family Christmas was this past weekend so I have not posted as often. We had a fabulous day and I am now done cleaning and putting away...
This image is from Sunshine Designs, stamped in black archival ink and watercolored with Tombow markers.
The sentiment is from PTI. I apologize for the horrible picture... It's been raining here for a few days.
Simple..
See you tomorrow!!

Posted by Janine at 7:26 AM 5 comments

2009-11-26

SSNOTIME115***MASS PRODUCTION

This week Sharon's STAMP SIMPLY CHALLENGE is all about Mass Production. It's that time of year ladies and gentlemen. Thanksgiving for my American friends and Christmas for all of us. We need a few things that we can do quickly and simply.

Since I am completely done my Christmas cards (stuffed into their envelopes, stamped and addressed) I thought I would do some gift card holders. Actually a friend of mine asked me to do up a bunch for her so I am essentially killing two birds with one stone here.



I started off with pieces of cardstock cut to 41/4"x7". There are lots of templates on the net to choose from. I just kind of measured a gift card and went from there.











Scored at 1 1/2" and 4 1/2".
Fold them and crease them with a bone folder.









Cut strips of white sparkly paper to 1 3/8" x 4 3/8" and stamp with a snowflake from one of your favorite sets. This one is a PTI one.

Add ribbon on the top part of the holder and add a punched snowflake. This one is Martha Stewart.





Add the strip at the bottom of the holder along with two small brads to keep the gift card in place.
Here they are. A bunch of gift card holders. I added the little star clip to keep them closed and added a little red rhinestone to the center of the snowflake.

TaDa!! So cut all your cardstock pieces, punch your flakes, stamp your strips and before you can say Kris Kringle you will be done!!!
SO!! Check out all the wonderful inspiration from all the design team members!! There's a ton!!!
Bethany - www.bethanypaull.blogspot.com - Our guest designer for November

Posted by Janine at 11:00 PM 19 comments
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)