Saturday Card Class

Five ladies came to the card technique class at our library on Saturday. I displayed the card I made and gave them the materials to design their cards and make an 8 x 8 scrapbook page. They all did a fantastic job! We used the crinkled chalk technique, but instead of chalks we used ink pads. It always amazes me how many different cards are made from one design. The ladies are already looking forward to next month's class. I'd better get busy and decided on a technique. Have a great day everyone and thanks for visiting my blog.

New Toys

On Friday, my friend Jane (aka sunnyj - splitcoaststampers) told me about a scrapbook store that was going out of business. Everything was marked down 70%. Of course, the shopper in me said I needed more stamps, punches, etc. I really broke the bank this time. My husband couldn't believe how much I purchased. Guess I'd better get busy in my craft room and put these new materials to good use. Have a great day everyone.

MIDNIGHT MADNESS CHALLENGE MMSC20

The Midnight Madness challenge this week was a little more involved than I usually make my cards. I had so much fun with this sketch. Why not join us? Go to http://priscillastyles.blogspot.com/ for all the details of this Tuesday challenge.

Penny's Challenges Week #8

Penny's challenge this week is "Birds". I thought the Scrappy Cat "Sparkle Flourishes" bird would be perfect for this challenge. Why not hop on over to http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/ and play along with us.

Digital-Ink Co Challenge

The Digital-Ink Co challenge this week was to use 1 image, 2 designer papers, and 3 brads, buttons or other embellishment. Here is my entry for this challenge. Why not play along to you may win a prize.

Unproductive Day

I was hoping to work on three challenges this morning before going to work at 11am, but my husband decided we needed to go to the grocery store. Luckily, I only work 3 1/2 hours on Wednesday, so I should be able to get creative time in then. It is so much fun to visit other blogs and see so many wonderful creations by all of you talented artists. I am thankful to be a part of this fantastic craft. Have a great day everyone!

Digital-Ink Company Blog Raffle

If you love to win blog candy, hop on over to http://digital-inkcochallenge.blogspot.com/ for a chance to enter this exciting contest.

Midnight Madness Challenge MMSC19

This has been a very busy week for me. Thankfully today I was able to get my card done for this challenge. Stop over to http://priscillastyles.blogspot.com/ and join in on the fun. You could even win a prize for doing the challenge each week. Here is my entry:

Image: Boo by Dustin Pike

Paper: SU Pumpkin Pie

SU Close to Cocoa

SU Wild Wasabi

DCWV Crafty Stack

Textured White

Accessories: Nestabilities fram

Spider web ribbon

Leaf buttons

Penny's Challenge

Penny's Challenge for today is scalloped edges or borders. Hop on over to http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/ and give this challenge a try.

This is my entry:

Paper:

SU Certain Celery

SU More Mustard

SU Basic Black

Gold Metalic (pack from Joann's)

Image: ATC Angels Creative Innovations

Accessories:

Flourish - Slicer Machine

Black & Gold Ribbon

Silk & Prima Flowers

Black Pearls

Thanks to Darlene for the ribbon and black pearls and to Lana for the use of her Slicer.

Fall Is On The Way

On Saturday, September 26th, I will be teaching another card technique class at our public library. Since Fall is almost upon us and it is my favorite time of year, I made this fall card using the Crinkled Chalk technique. Instead of Color Box chalks I used SU Summer Sun, Old Olive and Only Orange ink pads. The card base is SU Close to Cocoa cardstock and the pattern paper is from a fall pack I purchased at Joann's. I think it turned out pretty good.

Playdate Cards

I finally had a chance to upload the three cards I made at Darlene's on Friday. It was a very productive day for me. Today I worked on a journal for the Journal of Love Challenge and made one for myself. If you get a chance check out http://digitaltuesday.blogspot.com/ for all the details about this challenge and a chance to win a wonderful prize.

Journals of Love Challenge

Digital Tuesday has a great challenge for this week. They are making journals to be sent to a hospital for cancer patients. Check out this link: http://digitaltuesday.blogspot.com/. I just purchased a couple of composition notebooks and will be working on this project this afternoon. Those who participate will also be entered into a drawing for a Clearly Vintage stamp set.

Stamp Playdate

Today was a very good day. Five of us met at Darlene's for a day of snacking and stamping. Lana, Carol, Carolyn (Darlene's daughter), Darlene & I had a great time sharing tips, stamps, paper, ideas, etc. I actually made three cards, punched out some ghosts, and jack-o-lanterns thanks to Carol and her Halloween punches and colored a lot of images I had already stamped. I will try to get some of these things uploaded before I go back to work on Monday. We each brought things to put into the grab-bag basket & names were drawn during the day for prizes. Some of the items given away were: stamps, ribbon, stamp wheels and envelopes. We are already looking forward to another playdate in the near future and we will focus on watercolor techniques with watercolor pencils, markers and watercolor crayons.

Another Playdate

Meeting at Darlene's for another playdate on Friday. At last count, we had about 6 people planning on being there. Darlene always has great snacks and someone always brings chocolate to help us concentrate. As soon as I finish this post I am going to pack my camera so I can take pictures of our fun. Have a great Friday everyone.

Fun-filled Day

I went to pick my younger daughter up to do some shopping for paint, flooring,ect. today. However, when I got to her apartment (a 30 minute drive) she was still in bed with a terrible cold. After about an hour visit, I returned home and talked my husband into an hour drive to Hollo's Papercraft in Brunswick, Ohio. He wasn't really in a mood to drive that far, but decided he would go along just to keep me company. He couldn't believe all the paper and paper supplies. He actually made a couple of purchases and admitted he was glad I talked him into getting out of the house for awhile. On our way home, we stopped for lunch at El Rincon (an authentic Mexican food restaurant). All in all a really good day.

Penny's Challenges

This is the card I made for today's challenge at http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/. I had so much fun with this sketch. Why not join us and take a chance at winning some blog candy too.

Stamp: SU Sweet Treater

Paper: SU Lovely Lilac, Textured Black,
DCWV Fall Pattern paper,
watercolor paper

Ink: Memory black

Die cuts: K & Company

Accessories: spider web ribbon
pumpkin ribbon
ivy ribbon
Nestabilities Scalloped Circles

Watercolor pencils blender pen

MMSC18 Sketch

Finally made it into my craft room to make a card for the Midnight Madness sketch challenge.

Details of the card are as follows:

Stamp: Sarah Kay

Paper: White Cardstock, Quilt Block Pattern paper

Black Cardstock, watercolor paper

Ink: Black Versafine

Accessories: Pink Satin jewelry cord, lt. blue buttons,

flowers cut from flower trim,

self-adhesive gems

Why not hop on over and join us in this fun challenge at http://priscillastyles.blogspot.com/?

Granddaughter's Birthday

I made this card for my granddaughter who is turning 2 on September 24th. I think this stamp is just perfect for a little girl.

Paper: SU Lovely Lilac cardstock, Basic Black cardstock,

Green Gingham by Paper Pizazz

Flower paper by Hot Off the Press

Watercolor paper

Stamps: Christening Gown

Adorable by SU

Accessories: Nestabilities scalloped ovals

Purple buttons

Lilac satin ribbon

White Lace

House Mouse Card

Took a little time from organizing my craft room to make this card.

Stamps: House Mouse & Just A Little Note

Paper: SU Sage Shadow Cardstock

Multi-colored dots designer paper

Watercolor paper

Ink: Memory Black

Embellishments: Cork, Moss satin ribbon, brads,

paper flowers, watercolor pencils, blender pen,

SU punch

Labor Day Plans

We don't have much planned today other than trying to be productive in our workrooms. My husband helped me hang a florescent light over my work table and now I really need to organize. Since we are both on vacation this week, I should get something accomplished. Have a Happy Labor Day everyone!

Friend's Stamp Sale

One of my dear friends, who also works at the library with me is having a sale of all her stamping materials. She is retiring and moving to Georgia at the end of this month and can't take everything with her. It is always great to get paper, stamps, etc.,but I not at the prospect of having a friend move away. I will miss her so much and wish her all the best for the future.

Penny's Challenge #5

My entry for Penny's Wednesday Challenge is title "Love Letter". The image is an ATC card.

Materials used:

Paper: SU More Mustard, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Creamy Caramel

Ivory Lace & Ivory Pearls

Silk flowers sponged with creamy caramel

Flourish made with the Slicer die cut machine.

MMSC17 Sketch Entry

My entry for the MMSC17 entry is a Sugar Nellie image that I borrowed from my friend Lana.

The card base is SU Ballet Blue. The designer papers are from a pack I purchased at Joann's. The image is matted with SU Basic Black. I used paper flowers in two of the corners, and flower trim in the other two corners. The blue dotted gingham was also purchased at Joann's.