Fix a Fella and more

Here are a couple cards I did for a friend of my husband's company. I was happy how the fella came out. I have just a few Copic Markers (not enough to do all the cool shading) but I used my colorless blender marker to "erase" some of the color to try to give it more dimension. I was pleased....take a look. The stamps was FixaFella from Stamping Bella and the words were printed on the computer.

Project Night

For my last project night here is a picture of what we made.

We made a 3 cards using each using a different technique or tool. We did the polished stone technique, the marble effect, and we used the stamp-a-ma-jig tool. We also altered a dollar store 4x6 photo album front and back cover.
The Heartfelt card was made by soaking a cotton ball with alcohol and adding a couple drops of your favorite reinking colors (I used Sahara Sand and Almost Amethyst) Add the drops directly on top of each other. (hint: whatever color is your favorite or the one you want to stand out more add that reinker last). Then in a circular motion rub it onto GLOSSY card stock. And let it dry. We added a step before we did the polished stone. We did Embossing Resist -->Click Here < -- for another post talking about this. On the Wonderful card we took the same color reinkers and placed them into a Stampin'Up! Storage box then added a couple drops of each color along with the paper and marbles. Then just shake everything up until you get the coverage you like. P.S. I could not find any marbles in the stores - crazy - I know - So I used my sons Hungry Hippos marbles (He was quite concerned that they were getting "dirty" - Ha) Then set the paper aside to dry! This is a great background accent.

Busy Weekend

Goodness!! I got a bunch of stuff done this weekend! After being sick, then my boys getting sick I just could not get back in the groove with stamping or scrapbooking! But I HAD to get things done for Novel Approach Design Team. So, the 3 Scrapbook Layouts are for the design team, and the journal is made from Stampin'Up! Products! I'm quite pleased! :)

The first layout is my favorite! I used the Technique Tuesday FUNdamental Rings to create all the circles. The chipboard circles are "naked" or "raw." I glued the pattern paper to the circles, cut the circles out with my craft knife, then use a sanding block to around the edges to smooth everything out. Chloe's Closet - Rawhide Collection (Lucky & Bandana) pattern paper. A White Gel pen was used to do the doodling along the edges. The font for the Title is CK Toddler and the journaling is CK Jot!

The second layout was so hard for me to do. It was the first one I started on, but I just could not get started on it. The best technique was the Faux Suede of the Caramel cardstock. I wrinkled, crumbles, and played with the cardstock until the two layers started to come apart. Then, I peeled the two parts away from each other, and used the "inside" of the cardstock as my backgroud.

The third layout was pretty simple I did to want to take away from the eyelets and scallops on the side. I changed my pictures to black and while and used Bo Bunny Double Dot Chipboard. for the letters. The did not have two "Y"'s so I just cut out the negative part. Then balanced out the layout by doing the same thing with the "W."

The journal is a gift for a friend, but I might use it for a class. I used the Cutie Pie Designer Series Paper from Stampin'Up! and the Doodle This stamp set. (I think this is my favorite set!) The ribbon is also from Stampin'Up! it is the Double Stitched Ribbon.

Have a great week! :)

Learning Photoshop

I'm exploring the wonderful world of digital scrapbooking and playing with Photoshop 7.
I learned how to add my watermark!! Yeah!

Happy Birthday Hubby

It is my husband's birthday today ...so here are a few cards I made for him. I've been trying to start incorporating my scrapbook papers in my card making. For some reason I seem to stamp on cards and not use pattern paper. I love the look of pattern paper on cards, plus it makes the cards quick! Well, I better get back to getting things finished for my design team. I have a great scrapbook that I created that I will post soon! I think it is very unique!

Reverse Masking

Finally my love of office supplies and stamping are combined! This is a sample of reverse masking technique using post-it notes as a mask. You can find a great tutorial at SCS by Beate Johns. I used Bashful Blue, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, and Close to Cocoa ink and paper. The Stampin'up! stamp sets are Doodle This, Label Classics, and Hugs and Wishes. I also use Gingham Light Blue ribbon. We will be creating this card at my next class on August 24th. Email me for more information regarding the class.

Embossing Resist

Here is a sample of one of the projects we did at my last stamping class. We did Embossing Resist with one of my new sets Barque Motifs from © Stampin'Up! You can find a great tutorial to this technique on splitcoaststampers.com by Beate Johns.

Father's Day Cards

Just a quick couple Father's Day Cards I did tonight. :)

Samples of Retired Stamp Sets

Here are some samples of cards made out of Stampin'Up!'s retired stamp sets. I counted today...I have 53 stamp sets that are being retired! I'm definitely looking forward to the new catalog, so I can replace some of these sets.

Baby Formula Cans

My youngest son is 7-1/2 months old, and we use formula in his cereal in the mornings. We just finished our first can of formula. I was just about to throw it away, and my husband said "You're not going to save that?" (Usually, I save everything, but with two little ones I just don't have enough room for it anymore) As I took a second look at the can I realized it was something that would be good to hold pencils, pens, or misc. items. After I decorated it, I was going to keep it for myself, but then I realized it was just too cute! I decided to give it to my hostess on Monday to say "Thank You" for hosting a party. I think the can came out pretty cute! So, now I have to find room for baby formula cans in my craft room!