Enchanted Stamping

Golden Purse

2009-07-28T04:09:00.002-03:00

I used another couple of Me and Carrie Lou stamps for this card. The first was the outline for the Purse. I embossed it with Detail Gold and then added the Victorian Mesh which I also embossed. The final addition was the Rose Corner which is also embossed and painted with Twinkling H2Os. I attached the cut out rose stamp using my sticker maker. I attached the purse image to parchment paper and then cut around it. On the inside I added a layer with the purse image on the left and stamped the Rose corner directly on the parchment paper.

It's actually 3 am in the morning and I am wide awake. It is terribly hot and humid this evening and sleep just wasn't happening so what's a girl to do.....stamp! I guess it is time to think about a short nap ao I will take some time this afternoon to do some blog visiting and get back into the swing of things. I hope to make it to loads of blogs so talk later.

Hugs

Heather

Hibicus Love

2009-07-27T11:36:00.003-03:00

This beautiful stamp is from Me and Carrie Lou and don't you just love it! I used water color paper and then cut it out. I attached it to a piece of black CS that I had run through the Butterfly Impressibility folder using my Wizard.

I used my Twinkling H2Os to paint this image. I stamped the image in Versafine Black Onxy first and after painting I cut it out with a knife. The ribbon on the bottom is from a blog candy I won from the UK.

On the inside I created a label using the black layer with the fuchsia paper.

This Inkadinkado image is perfect for writing a short note to a friend. I colored in the small items using spica pens.

I added this flower to the inside as well. It is also painted with Twinks. I cut off the bottom leaves so it was only the blossom showing.

I am pleased with this card. It is ages since I have posted ... I have had health problems of late and need to have some hospital work done so the postings maybe irregular again. I missed blogging but just didn't seem to be able to get to it. I think my mojo is back so hopefully I will be posting a lot again.

Enjoy your summer hopefully with your family.

Hugs

Heather

No Stamp Beauties

2009-07-15T09:49:00.003-03:00

The following are more music box photos...#3 and #4. These two are different from my normal work...no stamps! I put my mojo into drawing and then painting these two. I used watercolor paper that I drew on and them painted with Acrylics and Twinkling H2Os.

This first one is a Ruffled Iris. I love purple so of course this flower had to have purple hues. I outlined it with Pomegranate and used Rubilite, Mulberry and Purple Sage with Pink Crocus and Apple Blossom. The leaves used greens and grays with Hint of Cocoa.

This lighthouse scene is from my Childhood. We used to visit lighthouses and covered bridges all the time. My Dad was an oil artist who loved the bridges and lighthouses of the Maritimes of Canada.

I am pleased with these and I am having Medical Issues that need me to be focused on something so drawing is what I am working on. It is certainly a lot slower than stamping and probably not as great but hey...they are originals.

Talk later

Hugs

Heather

Join In

2009-07-11T16:15:00.002-03:00

Provo Craft is donating $ to the Food Bank for every comment made ">Here. Join in and play your part in making this world a better place.
Hugs
Heather

Stampscapes Music Box

2009-07-07T16:28:00.002-03:00

As promised here is the second style of music box. This is the wooden style box that is 10 in.x 8 in. and 3 inches high. The framed section in the top holds a 4 x 6 opening for you image. For this music box I used Stampscapes images. There are actually 3 different stamps used on this scene. I used almost every method of coloring...markers, Twinkling H2Os and Prismacolored Pencils with OMS...oops I also used copics. I started using Distress inks Worn Lipstick, Black Soot and then added Stampin Up Handsome Hunter and Old Olive. All the images were stamped in Versafine Black Onxy with a touch of Sepia also from Versafine.
These next two photos show the front of the music box....gorgeous wood. The second photo shows the box in strong sunlight just so you can see the colors of the box.

I can hardly wait to give these to friends at Christmas. I made this one for my SIL and BIL who love to fish and camp out. This is just their kind of scene.

Someone is coming to see the pups in a bit so I must go tidy up the rooms. Talk later.

Hugs

Heather

What a Find!!!

2009-07-06T13:29:00.003-03:00

What a find my DH found....he gave me 20 yes that is TWENTY music boxes that I can add some artwork to! He was so excited that he phoned to make sure I could use them. I am showing the oval shape today and I'll show the larger wooden style tomorrow.
This is the oval music box. It is 8 inches long by 5.5 inches wide and about 2.5 inches high. Not at all small. The stamp is used is from Me and Carrie Lou and it is 3.5 in. by 4.5in. stamp so you can see there is loads of space to work with.I embossed the image with Marcasite Black powder that gives such a wonderful sparkle to the design. I used Twinkling H2Os to color. This is one of my favorite stamps...it is just so detailed. For this one I left the BG untouched.

On this second version I used the same stamp but treated it with Gold Detail embossing powder and different Twinkles.

I used a lot more colors on this image and also treated the BG with Distress Inks Broken China and Frayed Burlap added using a sponge.

I collect music boxes so I'll keep one but all the rest are going to family and special friends at Christmas time. I am just so excited. Everyone expects something handmade but these will be special. I am even thinking I could make new images for them to change each year...talk about advanced planning. You will see more of these before I finish them all but I will try to sneak a card in here and there but it will be hard. I love doing something like this...cards are great but this is just plain wonderful.

Talk later

Hugs

Heather

For My Guy IO Challenge

2009-07-04T18:29:00.002-03:00

This is a twofer post. Impression Obsession has a challenge to make a card for a guy and at first I decided to make a card for when my husband travels and then it suddenly hit me that I had not made an anniversary card for him and tomorrow is our 24th anniversary. I don't know about the rest of you but I am always forgetting to make cards for my family until the last moment. So today I show you two cards made using the same stamp.

This first card is for my DH. I stamped the image in sepia from versafine and then colored it with Twinkling H2Os. I used 3 different colors of grey for both of the cards. This is Bazzill Textured paper. On this card I used Spellbinders Label Three in the largest size to get all the image.
I layered it on the darkest grey and cut around the edge to make the next layer. After I cut it I remember that I could have just traced the die and it would have been the correct size...slap myself silly for this one. The Happy Anniversary stamp is from the $ bin at Michaels. I embossed in detail black but colored the hearts with a red spica pen.

On the inside the romance came through with the hearts nestibilities. The small love stamp is embossed and colored with Twinks. I distressed the edges with Vintage Photo and Weathered Wood.

The second card is the slanted version. I stamped this one in black Onyx and this one was my favorite after it was colored but unfortunately I used my crooked eye and cut the image out on a very definite slant. Well, one cannot let that cause a throw out so artistic impulse took over and this slanted version was the result. I used the different brads to emphasize the slant. I didn't have a black sentiment frame so I used my marker to change the color from silver to black...it turned out great.

I really like the image stamped in black much better than the sepia color. On watercolor paper, the image comes through much clearer in black than the sepia especially for detailed images.

Now I have to go get supper ready...only DH and myself tonight...everyone else is busy. So again I hope everybody is having a wonderful weekend and spending time with family and friends.

Hugs

Heather

Motivet's Blog Candy

2009-07-04T10:29:00.001-03:00

http://motivet.com/blog/?p=456 Guickly go visit this site http://motivet.com/blog/?p=456 for a wonderful chance to win these great stamps. Drawing is July 5.

2009-07-03T14:59:00.002-03:00

To all my American pals I hope you all have a wonderful July 4th. May the weather be great for picnics, the water great for swimming and the parks ready for all the kids. I hope all your families make it home to be together and that you all have a
Happy July 4th!!!
Hugs
Heather

Whiff of Joy DT Call

2009-07-03T14:34:00.003-03:00

This is the sketch for the DT call at Whiff of Joy. It is such a different sketch...the edge is wonderful to work with. I used this Sitting Willow image and used Twinkling H2Os to paint her. The paper I used is Whisper White (SU) and Light Blue (The Paper Company) and Teal (The Paper Company). The DP is from the Glitter slab from DCWV.

Both the strawberries , the sentiment and Willow are from the Summer stamp set. I found a doily the correct size and ran the Baja Breese ink pad across the top to show the design. I attached Willow and one strawberry with tape. I used my Medium Marvy Daisy punch and attached the strawberries to the flower base. The berries are colored in Garnet and I used a red spica pen on the dimples. The ribbon is Traditional Satin from Michaels.

To match the sentiment I decides to use Hearts on the inside. The Teal hearts were cut out of the teal paper after I had used the Paisley Impossibilities from Spellbinders. Both the hearts dies and the impressibility were run through my Wizard I ran the white ink pad across the hearts that were made of the impressabilited paper to show the design. On the edge of the base on the rieght I used the doily punch from Martha Stewart to add some decoration to the edge.

We are in the middle of a storm so I want to post this before I lose the power to do this.

Hugs

Heather

Me and Carrie Lou Sympathy

2009-07-02T10:40:00.002-03:00

I needed a sympathy card and I wanted to used my new Twinkling H2Os so this is what I created. I used the Butterfly Impressionability on the Olive Green CS and ran Archival Moonlight White across to highlight the design. I attached this layer to a Red Purple The Paper Company Metallic paper before attaching to the white card base. To create the flower section I used my long rectangle scalloped Nestibility on the water color paper. I gold embossed the Violet Border stamp and then colored with H2Os using a water color brush. I used star dust Stickles in the center. The ribbon is from Michaels and of course I used my Bow Easy.

I love the inside. I made 2 Foliage Frames embossed then used the Moonlight White again to highlight. The sentiment stamp is from Inkadinkado.

I used only the center section of the violet border to create the center image.I am sending this to a lady who passed away on Tuesday. I think her family will appreciate it.

I heard nothing but groans this morning ...nobody wanted to go to work...yesterday felt like Saturday and they wanted to treat today like Sunday! Another great day to be retired. Last night was a total mess. The dogs all....12 of them (I included the pups) reacted to the fireworks . I never had so many dogs that wanted to sit on my lap or howl in my life. The older dogs have never liked them but they managed to teach this to the little pups as well. The only calm dog was the Mom...she just listened and kept on feeding. The fireworks were great but 30 minutes is a long time to be howled at. Love dogs but hate fireworks.

Must go take the dogs out so have a great day and have some stamping fun.

Hugs
Heather

Canada Day

2009-07-01T11:24:00.003-03:00

To all my fellow Canadians

Happy Canada Day!
I hope you all have a wonderful time with family and friends. Our plan is simple...sleep, eat and play! I hope to play a bit with stamps since my order from Luminarte arrived yesterday. Such a treat....so many colors it is hard to decide what to use but I am sooooo very happy.
Hugs
Heather

Puppies Arrival

2009-06-28T19:59:00.005-03:00

This is Dakota...the Happiest Mom out there. She delivered 7 healthy Golden Retriever pups on Friday pm. Since delivering them she just dotes on them...only leaving them on 10 minute breaks a few times each day.
All the pups are healthy and Dakota certainly keeps them clean.

This photo shows the first full feeding time.

This little guy is only 1 day old and loves to sleep on his Mom's paw. After feeding he slowly makes his way to a paw and sleeps. Right now pups are not terribly cute since their eyes are still closed.

This is Dakota's first litter and she is showing great maternal ability...loves her pups, feeds them almost constantly and is so happy to have people oohing and aweing over them. No time for cards today but hopefully really soon.

Hugs from the Kennel....with these pups we have 12 dogs/pups in our home!

Heather

Sugar Bowl Cutie

2009-06-26T13:13:00.001-03:00

The challenge this week on Sugar Bowl Challenges is a sketch. I followed the sketch and this is the card I created. You also had to use Kraft paper which I love. This is a really great sketch. I used an older Sarah Kay stamp and colored her with markers.

I mixed the Prima Hydrangea with the roses to create the corner flower and I must say, I do love those little roses. I almost hate to use them....I am trying to resist hording them but it is difficult.

On the inside I used my new spellbinder classic lace border. It is 12 inches long and I only have the regular white boards for my wizard but since I only wanted a short piece it worked. It is a really gorgeous die.

The paper I used was Basic Grey and Creative Memories. Both are lovely to work with. The Kraft is from SU and the Pink is from the Paper Company. Quite a collection eh! Well my youngest Golden Retriever is making all the moves of delivery. It will be happening sometime between today and Sunday. I hate waiting...she has been pacing and nesting and making all the moves. I really don't know how to help her but hopefully it will happen soon. I'll post the babes as soon as I can.

Hugs

Heather

Whiff of Joy Sketch

2009-06-24T12:14:00.002-03:00

I followed the Whiff of Joy challenge sketch today to make this card. Since I was a girl I have always been attracted to the blue green combination. I always feel good to see it so you know I love this paper. It is from the Paper Company and I have used 3 different DP and then Navy Blue for the base of the card.

I colored Willow with markers and used Spica pens to highlight and add some glitter to the card. I used Label 4 nestibility to cut out the image layer and then used the outside rim and my knife to create the blue label. The flowers are from Prima and the brads are from Making Memories. I used the word window punch from SU to make the tabs and the ribbon is also from SU

I used the same papers on the inside but this time I used a smaller nestibility in white so used the largest of the Label 4 to cut out the blue label.

I hope you are all doing great. The house is so quiet...the boys are all at work and our hyper Golden Retriever has only a few days before she delivers so she is even quiet. She usually wants to play but today she just wants to sleep next to me. Must go make her a little snack.

Have a great one,

Hugs

Heather

Free Photo Editing Course

2009-06-24T07:09:00.005-03:00

I am having trouble adding photos but I want to make you aware of a free tutuorial on Photo Editing. Simply go check it out Here. I will try to add the photo.

Edited to add: Yeah I got the photo on. Come join me as I check this out.

Hugs

Heather

Stamp with Fun

2009-06-23T19:55:00.003-03:00

It seems like ages since I have stamped. Since the graduation activities are finally over, I have been scrapbooking all the grad. activities. I started with scrapbooking and I do enjoy it. But today I wanted to stamp so I followed Bea's sketch on Stamp with Fun. I am also doing this card for the Roses on Paper challenge which calls for doing another challenge and simply adding flowers for the Roses on Paper challenge.

I used this sitting Magnolia and made a little change on the image. This Tilda comes with a tart on the front of the shirt which I simply did not ink and then put this little pearl bow. Both this bow and paper are from a blog candy I won. The paper is Kate Knight from Dovecraft. It was lovely to work with.

I used markers to color the image and attached her to the top layer with foam tape.

I used my Marvy punches to make the flowers. The photo does not show the glossy of the white flowers. I actually used photo paper. The colored center are colored with the markers to match the image. The center brads are from SU.

The inside shows more of the paper from Kate Knight. I added a sentiment section using the label 4 nestibility.

It was fun to stamp again. I still have to finish the graduation scrapbook so it may be a bit spacier between cards. Talk soon.

Hugs

Heather

Just Magnolia Altered Tin

2009-06-19T14:21:00.007-03:00

As promised a couple of photos of my graduating son and his girlfriend at their prom. I noticed I put in the uncropped version but isn't set up great. His girlfriend set up this swing for the photos. To night is the exercises and then life will go into Summer mode.

The challenge at Just Magnolia is to alerter a box, bag or can. This is a can that used to hold Prima flowers. I am using it as a gift box holding a grad gift for one of the girls.

I love this stamp of Tilda picking flowers. The butterfly was included in another stamp I order from Pheobe at the Town Scrapper...my source for Magnolias. I colored Tilda with my Prismacolored pencils, I did use the light peach marker for the flesh though. I embellished the flowers with stickles and used the butterflies and half pearls on the top edge.

I embellished the outside bottom with DP and them added ribbon with silver edges. I added doves made with the MS bird punch. I made the bow with my bow easy.

This last photo show the layering of the flowers. I love the colors and the stacking of the Prima flowers.

This is the first tin I have ever altered and I am really pleased with it. Now to find more tins. Off to the Graduation Exercises. Talk later.

Hugs

Heather

Prom Night & WOJ Challenge

2009-06-18T06:13:00.005-03:00

Now isn't he the most gorgeous! We took lots of photos of the big prom night but I want to wait to show Grad Exercises as well so Saturday will have all the scenes to show you. I have been so busy with Graduation happenings. It is a huge thing in our town and it a happening week with activities each day. Exciting but busy.

This is my very first attempt at paper piecing. This week's challenge at WOJ Challenge blog is to paper piece. I had to check out some site on the How Do of Paper Piecing and this is my take on it.

I used DP on the entire Willow stamp. I used a subtle pink mix for the flesh and then used more intense colored paper for the rest of the card. It was fun to try and find papers that would work for the hair and the dress. The tree was stamped directly on the paper and colored with markers. To add a little oomps I used Crystal Effects from SU on the apples, planter, and strawberry pattern section of the dress and headband. I attached Willow with dimensionals onto paper from DCWV called Once Upon a Time. This piece came with the strip of green glitter on the top and bottom edge. I also layered this on green and then ivory paper using the EK edge punch and Frayed Burlap Distress ink.

I used the same paper as the dress to make this corner flower. I used Marvy punches for the flowers and The Curvy Square punch from SU created the background layer. Again, I distress these edges as well.

On the inside I used the label 4 Spellbinder nestibility and distress ink to create the two labels. The Thanks so Much stamp is from Inkadinkado. I used Not Quite Navey, Taken with Teal and Mellow Moss to create the flow of colors. Willow was stamped on Whisper White and colored with markers to match the cover willow.

WOJ is having a DT call so this will be one of my entries. I would be thrilled to be on a DT and this line a stamps is one of the best. I love all of Elizabeth Bell images and only wish I had more stamps.

Must leave soon to pick up one of the boys. Today is mammogram day so I'm off to get the Big Squeeze! I appreciate the value of the test but ouch is the name of the game.

Hugs

Heather

Hero Arts Challenge

2009-06-14T16:05:00.003-03:00

I made this card for the Hero Arts challenge....you had to use a Hero Arts stamp and a die.

I used the moth die from Spellbinders along with the long rectangle die from Spellbinders. I painted the Twinkling H2Os directly onto the stamp and then misted the stamp. I found it difficult to get a crisp image...once you misted the paint spread.

I also used ribbons and punches on this card. The butterfly is done with the MS punch and the ribbons are attached to the sides of the main panel.

More ribbons and two more stamped images. The blank sentiment layer is done using label 3 of the nestibilities. The DP is from My Mind`s Eye.

The Baccalaureate service was this morning and my son minded the heat and had to leave before church was over. He is feeling better now...the weather has cooled a lot now, in fact we have had major rain. Hope he feels perfect soon. The Prom is tomorrow.

Hugs

Heather

Whiff Of Joy Release

2009-06-13T20:18:00.002-03:00

Just a reminder that tomorrow the new Whiff of Joy stamps are released. Go check them out
here.

Go see them folks they are FANtastic.
Hugs
Heather

Strawberry Baskets for Friday Sketches

2009-06-13T16:37:00.005-03:00

I followed the sketch from Friday's Sketches to make this card. I used one of the Willows from the Summer Set and colored her with my markers. I used the strawberry stamp instead of flowers on the lower right.

I used lots of leftover paper for this card and love how it turned out. I found the blue DP first and then knew I had to make the apples either reddish or yellow and once that was decided I hunted for some yellow. I used my oval frames from Alota and then cut out the shape with the nestibility. I used the MS Lace punch to edge the of the side panel. I added a center strip of the DP with the ribbon on top.

On the inside I continued with the DP and the MS punch. Two more strawberries and an area for the note finished the inside.

This turned out as a nice happy card that I think I will send to one of the mother's of one of the graduates. This is a tough time for us Moms...our babies are graduating. Off to the Baccalaureate tomorrow and the Prom on Monday. An exciting but busy time.

Hugs

Heather

Fairy Book Mark

2009-06-13T16:06:00.002-03:00

I made this bookmark for a young girl who loves fairies. I embossed with Margasite embossing powder and then colored with Twinkling H2Os. I used scraps of paper to create this book mar.

I used the Martha Stewart Lace punch on the corners again....this is a great way to make attractive corners. For the other layers I punch the fancy corner punch from Close to my Heart.
I doodled around the edges using my aqua spica pen. After I colored the fairy I used crystal effects to attach a small rhinestone to the flower in her hair. I used a flower eyelet and then ran ribbons through it. I used a pink crystal brad to hold the ribbons together.

I actually have another card to post so I'll be back.

Hugs

Heather

Scrapbook Page

2009-06-12T14:46:00.002-03:00

My DH asked me to make a scrapbook page for a child who needs encouragement so this is what I came up with. I used Margasite embossing powder on the images. This powder really sparkles. The solid dragons are black with all the colors of the rainbow sparkling throughout.

I painted the large dragon using Twinkling H2Os and then cut it out and attached with foam tape. The corners look bare so I added EK punched corners.

It's pouring rain here today and I am stucked doing laundry. Hope you are all having a wonderful day.

Hugs

Heather

Easy Breezy Challenge

2009-06-11T13:47:00.005-03:00

This is my 10 minute card for the Easy Breezy Challenge on Flourishes. By doing this challenge I have a chance of winning all this month's releases at Flourishes. I used my curvy rectangle nestibility in 3 sizes. On the Kraft layer I simply kept one edge inside the fold to create the card base layer. I distressed the white and pink layers with Frayed Burlap distress ink and a sponge.

On the white layer I gold embossed the I Love Roses stamp which I swiped with Fuzzy Peach and Sweet Alfalfa Twinkling H2Os. This watercoloring took about 1 minute...swipe, swipe your done.

For a little splash of color I added strip of green moss ribbon added a slide. I left the ends hanging towards the bottom and attach each with a zot dot. Then I added a little bow made with my Bow Easy, attached with a zot dot as well.

This Inkadinkado message stamp finishes the inside. Quick and easy....the kind of card you make when you forgot and you need the card immediately. I enjoy card making that takes time so this was only for the challenge of timing myself and hoping to win the great stamps from Flourishes.

I have been up since 3 am when our pregnant Golden decided she needed to spend quality time with me and the Yorkies were not happy with this. To prevent waking everyone else...I got up and went to my stamp area to play. Unfortunately my mojo remained sleeping so I wrote some letters to friends who are retiring.

Now that everyone has left the house I am having a hard time staying awake so I think I'll put a movie on and try to watch it which actually means I will fall asleep. Talk later.

Hugs

Heather

One Last Grad Card

2009-06-10T10:47:00.002-03:00

I don't know if this happens to other bloggers but I forgot to make any cards for my own son's Graduation! Talk about feeling foolish....I had to steal some cards I had actually made for Martin's friends so guess who had to replace with more grad cards.

I love this little guy from the WOJ summer kit. The wooden slate leaves a great place for some sentiment. These are more scraps from SU. I used my nesties to cut out the layers and used Peeled Paint distress ink to distress the edges.

On the inside I create a small pocket to hold the gift card we are giving Kristen. For this photo I used one of Martin's wallet photos. He is such a handsome boy/man. We adopted him from the West Indies and has been with us since he was less thank one year old. He is extremely athletic and popular and has only missed 4 days of school from kindergarten to grade 12. I think he will really miss going to school ...not for the classes but for the friends. I know I will cry through the whole ceremony next week. He has had such a wonderful school experience and has made marvellous friends. I hope each one of them stay a part of our extended family...I love having them all dropping in. It seems like such a major milestone for me...I think I am beginning to fear the empty nest syndrome!

Guess I had best get going. Talk soon.

Hugs

Heather

I'm Back!

2009-06-10T10:18:00.006-03:00

I'm back even though I never went away...just no time to post. This is such a busy time...Graduation. My youngest son is graduating from grade 12 and this is all what life is about. Last week all my time was spent getting ready for the grad party we had on Sunday. More than 7o people came for a pool party barbecue and we had a fantastic time. It was so great seeing grads with their friends and their families. We see the kids all the time but to also have their parents here as special. It was the greatest way to celebrate their graduating. I think the highlight was the chocolate fountain! If you haven't tried one please do...such great fun and soooo tasty. I took my first dip and had chocolate on my shirt for the rest of the day. But enough on the party, here is my card for Megastamper Challenge.
Bea has this great sketch to use and this is the card I ended up with. I used scraps of paper, some from SU and others from My Mind's Eye.

These two stamps are from the WOJ Summer set and they are so wonderful. I colored them with markers and used Solar Gold Twinkling H2Os to color the apples and trim on the dress. I also used the yellow spica pen on her hair...just enough sparkles to make the card look alive. I used my ticket corner punch from SU and then my Martha Stewart lace punch to create the corner detail.

I used my bow easy to make the bow from my silk ribbon from No Time To Stamp. I used three layers to create the flower. The leaf is from some embellishments I received from a friend. I love the way it turned out.

I did the same corner detail on the inside and used 3 separate spellbinder dies on the inside. I used some frayed burlap distress ink to distress the edges and show the embossing on the butterfly and the dragon fly.

I hope you had time to read this very long post. I will be posting another card later. Have a wonderful day.

Hugs

Heather

Roses on Paper Challenge

2009-06-03T20:04:00.005-03:00

Today I followed the sketch on Roses on Paper Challenge Blog. They are actually having a DT call and this is one of the ways of entering the contest for the Belles 'n Whistles Guest Design Team member call. Go check it out! The sketch turned out to be the beginning of a whole project. I made my son's girlfriend a fan for her wall found on This Post. I couldn't find any way to package it soooo....

I made this box to hold her fan. This is my part of recycling...I use the cardboard backs off of two watercolor paper pads to make the top and bottom of this 91/4 in by 11 inch wonderful box. I should have taken pictures but I cut the top slightly bigger than the bottom and then covered with 1 12x12 sheet plus 1.5 inches was added on one side. This allowed for a 1.5 inch depth to the cover. The bottom section is 1/4 inch smaller and has 2 inch deep sides. I just attached the CS to the hard covers and wrapped the corners and taped.

This photo shows how the two fit together. The blue ribbon covers the flap ( I put one on the outside by mistake so ribbon camouflage came into play). I always say there are no mistakes in crafty just new ways of doing something!

I colored the Whiff of Joy image with markers and Twinks on the dress. I attached her to the oval with dimensionals. I also added the bowl of apples from the Summer Stamp set. The diploma is a CB die that I added to the red oval (SU punch). I layered this on the largest scalloped oval in red. All papers are from My Mind's Eye (I think).

Isn't that flower and bow fantastic! I used my new and wonderful bow easy to make the bows and that is just what they are...super easy. All crafters need one of these. I purchased mine from Sharon at Stamp Simply and I just love it. I think Joan's Garden also carries them.

Today we finally got all the pool side tables and chairs out...it is finally decided that Summer is on the way.....besides that the Graduation Pool Party is here this weekend so we thought it might be an idea to get is done. Now I am exhausted and need to rest...talk later.

Hugs

Heather

The Next Challenge #1

2009-06-02T09:41:00.010-03:00

I made this card for a new challenge blog The Next Level. I have a link on my sidebar. You had to have an opening and a lollipop flower on your card. Here is my take.

The flowers are The Violet Border from Me and Carrie Lou Stamps and the center stamp is Spring Song from SU. I colored both using Twinkling H2Os. Great news....Luminarte has decided to remain open. They are honoring the 40% off for a few more days so head over there now.

I created the aperture using my label 1 nestibility. I cut the smaller one out and then embossed the next size up as well. Love the frame it makes. I embossed all the images with Gold Detail Embossing Powder and then painted. I also edged every side with gold embossing powder.

The right flap holds the SU image. I painted Gold around the edges. The butterflies are embossed using the Dazzle Versamark pad and burnishing all the watermarked images with a cloth. When you turn it slightly there is a slight dazzle to the watermark.
To cover the inside of the aperture I add another small sheet and included this Stampedous sentiment stamp. Above the opening you see my lollipop flower and more of the burnished Dazzle watermarked butterflies.

This is the center panel where I will be leaving a note. This is the card for my son's girlfriend who is a sweetie. She loves flowers so hopefully this card will appeal to her. I used Antique Linen distress ink on the distressed edges.

This has been a long post so I will sign off now. We are having an open house barbecue for my son's graduation this Sunday so of course the entire house must be cleaned....something I so hate doing but....guess I had better start.

Hugs

Heather

Whiff of Joy Brown and Blue

2009-05-30T04:21:00.002-03:00

I used two of my Summer Stamps from Elizabeth Bell for this challenge card. I colored with my markers and highlighted with my inkessential Opaque pen.

I stamped the tree twice and cut out some of the apples to create a layered look. I also used stickles on the design on the pants and the plant pot. I used the daisy edge from Martha Stewart and my flower punches from Marvy to create the 4 flowers on the corners.

On the inside I used my new frame shapablility from Spellbinders and used the die itself to paint the design. You can't see the sentiment but it is done in light blue.

My youngest son spent the last 2 days being checked at the hospital for lumps found in his groin... so far great news...just an infection they think. It is so tiring to wait and the hospital is just not a fun place. Hope you all have a great weekend.

Hugs

Heather

Picture in a Frame

2009-05-28T07:35:00.003-03:00

My DH works in a treatment center for adolescents experiencing difficulty behaviorally and socially. One of their clients won a Turn-Around Award at school so I made this 8 x 10 picture for her using stamps and twinkling H2Os. The butterfly and the dragonfly are both from Stamp Zia and are so wonderful to color. The small butterflies are from a set I purchased at a yard sale. The sentiments are from Inkadinkado while the flowers are unmarked. I embossed all of them using versamark and gold detail powder. I used Black Disco powder on the sentiments.

The girl's favorite colors are orange, blues and greens so I did the butterfly in a combination of blues and the flowers were done in Golden Orange. I used Golden Rod stickles on the antenna and dotted areas.

The dragonfly has much more orange and greens on it. I also outlined the sections with gold and dotted with the stickles.

I used an 8x10 frame to hold the picture. I am very pleased with it....hope she knows how proud we all are of her.

Off to pick up one of the boys....my son had 2 interviews for jobs yesterday and was hired last night. We are so pleased with this. I hope you all have a wonderful day. I hope to get some stamping done the afternoon.

Hugs

Heather

Dutch Dare Challenge Sweet Hello

2009-05-27T12:35:00.002-03:00

The Challenge this week at Dutch Dare Challenges is Glitter and Bling-Bling. I used one of my new Whiff of Joy Summer kit stamps. Isn't she adorable. I painted her with Twinkling H2Os and Markers. I layered the image on Glitter Paper from DCWV. The ribbon is from Michaels Satin Traditions. I used my new Spellbinders Shapeabilities Flower Bouquet Miniabilities. I used my wizard but I put the paper on the wrong side. Unfortunately, I didn't have any more so....the flowers are not as detailed as they should be. I used liquid pearls to create the dots on the ribbon and the swirl on the bottom left.

I used Twinkling H2Os on the apron and stickles Golden Rod and Spiced Marmalade on the trim. Love the glitter of stickles. The sweet Hello sentiment is with the Whiff of Joy sheet and I cut it out with the small oval punch.

I used the Label 4 on the outside image and Label 3 of the nestibilities on the inside. The DP is from DCWV.

My son is looking for a new job so I took him on 2 interviews this morning. I hope he gets one of them...it is a major increase in pay and the job really appeals to him. I hope everyone has a great day. Thanks for all the lovely comments.

Hugs

Heather

New Born Sympathy

2009-05-26T08:04:00.004-03:00

One of my DH colleagues was expecting her first grandchild and after being 2 weeks overdue the child died at birth. She is so devastated as are the expecting parents that making this card was very difficult. I tried to make it less about death and more about becoming an angel. I hope this gives some expression of caring to the family.

This image is from Inkadinkado. I embossed with gold detail powder and colored it using Twinkling H2Os. I used the curvy rectangle nestibilities on all the papers...Textured Metallic from DCWV . The half pearls are almond colored and are from SU.
The flair image is from Stampscapes and the sentiment is from Inkadinkado. I also put the embossed flair on the envelope.

Beautiful weather here today so I must do some outside tinkering. It's only 2 weeks until my son's grad party and the pool and hot tub have decided to stop working! Not a good thing for a pool party. Here is hoping that they both get fixed very quickly.

Hugs

Heather

Stampers Dream Challenge #7

2009-05-22T17:42:00.004-03:00

I made this card following the rules for the color and bling and texture challenge on Stampers Dream.

I painted Willow using H2Os and then used the aqua brush to add Riding Hood Red for the dress and Baja Blue for the apron. This makes the color change but keeps the twinkling showing through...what a way to make more colors. I added Star Dust Stickles to add some bling.

This photo shows the effect of the stickles...it truly sparkles.

Go check out the challenge and have some fun. Off to the Doctor's so talk later. Again, Happy Memorial Day to all American buddies.

Hugs

Heather

Simply a Dragonfly

2009-05-22T07:46:00.001-03:00

I attempted to make a stamp simply card but missed the deadline. I used watercolor paper to gold emboss this stamp Zia dragonfly.

I painted it with Twinkling H2Os and a Kuretake Aqua brush. I then outlined it with French Grey and placed it on a scrap of fuchsia paper and then textured gold from DCWV.

On the inside I used the same DCWV Asian design paper as found on the front cover. After layering it on the textured gold I added a label one cut out for the sentiment.

We are having beautiful weather here and it looks like the perfect weekend. Happy Memorial weekend for all my American friends and for the rest of us....have a marvellous time this weekend.

Hugs

Heather

Its Your Day

2009-05-19T19:25:00.006-03:00

I made this card to give to my son's date for the Prom. I wanted to have something she could save with her photos since she is such a great girl. I can submit this card for both the Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge and the Stamp with Fun Challenge. The Spoon full of Sugar challenge is to make a card to celebrate something so I choose to celebrate graduation.

I used my Prismacolored Markers to color these images and attached them using dimensional dots to this DCWV Far East stack paper. I also used the Metallic Textured paper by DCWV as the BG. I used my heidi Swapp Edge Distresser to create the shabby vintage look for the Stamp with Fun challenge. I then used the Worn Lipstick distress ink and Gold ink to highlight the edges. The butterflies were made using the Martha Stewart butterfly punch. The sentiment stamp is from the $1 bin at Michaels. I embossed it with a mixture of Garnet and Tinsel Gold powder.
I left the inside plain to write a "perfect" note to the date. I have to rush off and do a "small" bit of housework to say I did some...HaHa. Talk later.

Hugs

Heather

Summer Time Frame

2009-05-18T12:41:00.002-03:00

I am so pleased with this great wall hanging. I used 6 of the Victorian Fan stamp from Me and Carrie Lou to make this completed fan. I attached 6 together with Foam dimensionals and then kept them together with a brad and ribbons were added for the final touch.

I embossed the fan with gold detail and then painted with Twinkling H2Os. I wanted to keep it soft and girlie so I used mainly the lighter colors.

This fan is made on Cansons' Watercolor paper and is quite firm. I only added a back cover to hide the areas where the color had some through.

I used a blue crystal brad with a decor washer to hold all the fan sections together. The ribbons were added on the back and I used some of the small roses Prima has on the ribbons.

Happy Victoria Day Canadians. I hope all your family is having a wonderful time.

Hugs

Heather

A Loving Encouragement for the Grad

2009-05-17T15:02:00.010-03:00

It doesn't get much better thank this: to make something that turns out great and to have a great time making it. I made this for one of the girls graduating with my son. Her favorite colors are green and orange so I knew it had to be something cheerful with those colors.

I made this tabletop picture quote to encourage her during her studies. I used the butterfly stamp from The Artful Stamper and added the quote and some flowers and leaves. The entire project is embossed with Gold Detail and Twinkling H2Os.

This creation started from the bottom up. I found this large clothes pin at Michaels, on sale of course. I planned on either making a frame for a photo or something to encourage her. I talked it over with her Aunt and decided on this. I covered the pin with Kiwi Kiss and then attached the cut out butterflies and flower. I used Golden Rod stickles to add extra sparkles. The center of the flowers has Spiced Marmalade or Broken China Distress Stickles for some sparkle.

I used the leaves from I Love Roses set from Flourishes and the blossom is from the $bin at Michaels. I used the Golden Rod stickles to add the dots to the watercolor paper BG.

This is an Inkadinkado sentiment which is perfect for a student. I used the curvy rectangle nestibility to cut it out and used the gold spica pen around the embossed edge. It is attached with foam tape. I was so excited to find the little roses from Prima. I have seen them on many blogs and grabbed them when I saw them at Michaels. I added some Twinkling H2O to the edges to match the other flowers. The ribbon is actually ribbon yarn the I made a hat out of....gotta use all your scraps!

I am so pleased with this and can hardly wait to give it to her. I hope you all have a wonderful long weekend. We are gardening and cleaning to prepare for the grad party in 3 weeks. Its raining now so I got a break. Have a great time with friends and family.

Hugs

Heather

Me and Carrie Lou Roses

2009-05-15T04:55:00.004-03:00

Hi everybody. I am so pleased. Susan from Me and Carrie Lou stamps asked if they could use some of my work for display purposes on their blog. I feel so great...imagine someone wanting to show off my take on their stamps! I am so pleased. Today I made a card suitable for just about anything. I used the 3 Me and Carrie Lou stamps and 1 Magenta rose stamp for this card.

I embossed all these images on watercolor paper using Gold Detail powder. The stamps make a wonderful impression that embosses perfectly. After embossing I used Twinkling H2Os to paint.

I embossed, painted and then cut out the Rose before attaching it onto the Victorian Background Image. I cut out the BG image and attached it to Pale Pink paper from DCWV. I ran my versamark pad around the edges of the pink paper and embossed with gold detail powder and then attached to the base cardstock.

On the inside I attached another rectangle of the Pale Pink paper and a section of the Romantic Border image on the bottom of the page and the flowers from the Hummingbirds stamp on the left side.

I really recommend you check out these Carrie Lou stamps. As you can see they are versatile...you can cut out sections of an image and they work well with other images. Go on, check them out.

On the homefront we are busy getting set up for Graduation. Its only 3 weeks until the party and all the house and yard have to be cleaned up after the winter. My DH mowed the yard for the first time last night and that's when I know Summer is coming. That and the fact that Spring allergies have hit the house...there is more sneezing going on then breathing sometimes. The boys only have slight allergies so once they get in the groove of Summer the sneezing will stop.

Hope your day is great.

Here are the stamps used:

Me and Carrie Lou: Hummingbirds K130

Romatic Border H117

Victorian Background K180

Magenta : 0907910

Hugs

Heather

A Dog's Purpose

2009-05-12T17:45:00.003-03:00

This wonderful story was sent to me and I think it is something for all to read. As you know, I live in a household of one husband, three teenage sons and 5 dogs, 2 cats, 4 reptiles and numerous fish....needless to say this household is full of pets. When I read this I felt I now had a new way to live so I share this with you.

A Dog's Purpose? (from a 6-year-old).

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience. The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.

Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why. ''Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live. He said,

''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?'' The Six-year-old continued, ''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.'

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
Take naps.Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.I
f what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!

Stamp with Fun Bike Ride

2009-05-12T14:30:00.002-03:00

I followed the sketch on Stamp with Fun for this card. I used markers and the cuttlebug folders to create this card. The image is a Sarah Kay stamp Taking a Spin.

I used dimensional spots to attach the image to the label 4 nestibilities. I used my sander from Basic Gray to highlight the designs on the pink with white core paper.

I created a pocket on the inside to hold the sentiment tag I made using 2 label 4 layers. The Thanks so Much image is from Inkadinkado.

The repair man is here fixing our dryer...thank goodness. Living in a house with 4 men and myself and no dryer or clothes line..it is absolutely no fun. I have had clothes on chairs on the inside deck drying. I put some on the outside deck but the dogs thought they were toys so in they came. We lost our clothesline with the deck extension and I have asked and asked for a new one. Then it became apparent that I couldn't really used the line so the dryer became the only way of drying. Tonight will be a challenge trying to convince everyone that they only get 1 load each!

Enough babbling. I hope you all have a fantastic day and that the weather is beautiful.

Hugs

Heather

Me and Carrie Lou Birthday

2009-05-11T13:45:00.003-03:00

Just a quick post to show a BD card I made. I used the remainder of the papers from yesterday's post and the same stamp set...I was on a roll.

I used those wonderful Twinkling H2Os and gold embossing detail powder. I put dimensional foam under the birds and flowers to make it 3D like.

I wanted the inside to be just as beautiful so I used the violet banner from Me and Carrie Lou on the inside. Since it was going on white, I didn't have to cut quite so finely as I did for the front.

I really enjoy detailed work and love using my Twinks. My Mom loved her gift from yesterday and has it placed on the fireplace mantle so all can see it....this is what makes this craft so much fun. Off to pick up the oldest from work...talk later.

Hugs

Heather

Happy Mother,s Day Projects

2009-05-10T20:24:00.003-03:00

I decorated this candy dish for my Mom for Mother's Day. I filled it with her favorite candies and it was a huge hit. I got the dish at an auction and I colored the images with Twinkling H2Os on water color paper.

After cutting each image out with a craft knife (this took the longest time) I used Modge Podge to connect it to the dish.

I ran 1/4 inch ribbon through the holes of the dish to decorate and make that home-made appearance stronger. I put this Inkadinkado bird silhouette on two sides and the Me and Carrie Lou images on the other two sizes.

I was asked to make this next project using a shadow frame and this Lavender Flower Fairy Stamps Happen image. I colored the frame mats using a bayer with lavender lace and bashful blue SU ink.

I colored this image with Twinkling H2Os after embossing it with Gold Detail Powder on watercolor paper.

I am very pleased with both of these projects and hope the receivers enjoy them as much as I do. I hope each and every Mother had a fantastic day. One of my sons gave me the MM spinning carousel and the the other gave me beautiful panzies for one of my planters. I had a wonderful day and think Mother's Day should happen more often.

Hugs

Heather

Stamp with Fun Dreams

2009-05-09T05:37:00.004-03:00

This week the challenge on Stamp with Fun is to make a 4 x 8 inch card and this is what I created. I used the remainder of the scraps from yesterday's post and my new Labels 3 and 4 nestibility.

I colored Tilda with my markers and used stickles on the wings and her eyes. This image reminds me so much of my sister. She had long braided auburn hair and was such a dreamer. She would have gotten a kick out of this card because I always called her a dreamer.

I used the smaller dies from Label 4 and hand write the sentiment. I added the half pearls and stitckles on the prima flowers. I used Martha Stewart's oak leaf pun for the leaves.

On the inside I used both sizes of the Marvy punch to create the flowers. I was thinking of sending this to a university student who is writing her thesis now....just reminds my of my studying time at university....many dream breaks.

Well it is 5 am and I finally think I could go to sleep. My boys were all at a going away party for a friend and I can't go to sleep until they are all home. Unfortunately, time means nothing to them. By the time the last one came in I had my second wind which at this moment is running out sooooo...time for a short nap.

Hugs

Heather

Friday Sketches Anniversary

2009-05-08T16:22:00.004-03:00

This week Friday Sketches is celebrating its first anniversary and this is my take on their sketch challenge.
All my papers are from DCWV Old World Stack and they are so delicious. They have a lovely texture and great patterns. I just got my Mother's Day gift yesterday....Spellbinders Raspberry Wizard. I have had such fun with this new toy. I also got the label 4 and label 3 nestibilities. I used label 4 on this card and I love that die. I watercolored the image with Twinkling H2Os and used Frayed Burlap Distress Ink on the edges.
To create the flower design on the top I used 2 Primas and stickles. I used a half pearl in the center and strings of pearls create the design.

More Primas and stickles with pearls.

I hope you all have a great weekend and take some time to participate in Friday Sketches.

Hugs

Heather

Cute Card Thursday Post Pals

2009-05-07T16:59:00.006-03:00

This week the challenge at Cute Cards Thursday is to make Happy Mail. They included the idea of making cards for PostPals. I decided to make 2 cards and send them off.

So I used this Magnolia and used the circle scalloped nestibilities. I colored her in Prismacolored Markers. I love the cute bow I made. I attached it with Zots mini dots. The papers are My Mind's Eye and I think are so happy.

On the inside I used label 1 nestibilities.

For my second card I used this Stampandous Peanuts stamp. I colored it with markers and cut it out with my curvy rectangle nestibility. The ribbon is running through a die cut from cuttlebug and the Puppy love sentiment is from Cloud Nine. Again the papers are from My Mind's Eye and the ribbon is from Michaels...Creative Satin.

On the inside I used another Cloud Nine stamp as well as this Inkadinkado stamp. I colored in the sentiment image with spica pens.

Go check out this site through Cute Card Thursday...it will make you feel better. Such a rainy and cold day here so this warms me up a bit. Not much other news so talk later.

Hugs

Heather

Restful Fairy

2009-05-06T15:59:00.004-03:00

I had this wonderful fairy stamp given to me yesterday. The only stamp label on it is the name of the store which is The Artful Stamper, London Canada. I inked it up with versafine onxy black and colored it with markers and spica pens. I cut out the image and layered it on baby blue paper from Michaels attaching it with foam tape. I used the label 1 nestibility for both layers. The DP is from DCWV. The flowers are Primas and the ribbon is from Michaels.

I wrapped the ribbon around to the inside and used a piece of DP to cover the brad.

This comment stamp is an Inkadinkado stamp which is perfect for a short note. I seem to have lost my mojo so it is a very simple card. It is so cold today that I have the fireplace on. Here
I was thinking it was Spring...HaHa!

Must decide what to throw together for supper. I would be happy with PB&J but my DH hates peanut butter. Talk later.

Hugs

Heather

Hummingbird Thanks

2009-05-05T16:27:00.003-03:00

I used my wonderful Me and Carrie Lou stamps to make this Thank You framed art. I gold embossed on watercolor paper and colored with Twinkling H2Os. I cut out the images with my cutting knife and then attached to either the mat or the BG gold paper.

I love the mix of colors. Twinks are so fantastic for colors...they are true colors which simple twinkle or shimmer. I used my Kuretake water brush to pick up the paint so it can be put on very intense or quite faint.

I am giving this to a friend who comes visit from the other end of Canada and always brings me something to use in crafts. She loves scrapbooking and when we get together we scrap and talk. She is actually the Aunt of my BFF but she feels more like the sister I don't have. She is coming this week for a visit so I wanted to finish this and give it to her. I know she will cherish it which makes it all the more enjoyable to give to her.

Time to go and surf around to some blogs so talk later.

Hugs

Heather

Graduation Party Invites

2009-05-05T15:50:00.004-03:00

I just finished making 50 invitations to my son's grad party. I love doing things like this but I despise doing the same thing over and over again. By the time I finished I had it down to a fine science but it does not allow for much creative work. Both stamps are embossed in Disco Black which gives major sparkle. I used my Prismacolored Marker to fill in the stamps. The diplomas are colored with a white gel pen.

I certainly got use of the curvy rectangle nestibility. I used 4 sizes on each invite. Black and gold are the grad colors so again I used these strong colors. I needed something striking to show up so I used DS's favorite color orange....good thing it matched! I love the diploma hat brads I found. I ordered them ages ago from http://www.www.scrapbookingcafeonline.ca/index.html. They are a great price...10 for $1.

The party info is on the inside. I used the computer to create the message and used the smaller curvy rectangles to cut it out. I am very pleased with these and my son thinks they fine...17 year old males are not big on party invites. Now all I have to do is clean the house, make some decorations and figure out the food. Lots of time for that. I should be able to procrastinate that until just before the party. No need to be too prepared!!!

Got to go get one of the boys so I will be back with another post later.

Hugs

Heather

Timeless Tuesdays Grads

2009-05-04T14:59:00.003-03:00

Both of these cards are made using the sketch from Timeless Tuesday. I used two different cuttlebug dies to create the 4 corner square. The congrats is also a die cut from cuttlebug that includes the diploma and the hat. I used both the male and female grad digi print from The Greeting Farm.

I used the same ribbon on both cards I just reversed it on the boy card...what a trick eh! I used the 2nd smallest of the circles nestibilities to cut the circle and scalloped BG for the image which I attached with dimensionals.

I used two stamps on the inside. The frame is All Night Media and the sentiment is from Stampendous. I did it on the golden yellow paper and meant to put it on black before attaching but I forgot until it was too late. Next time I think it would add a certain punch.

I am having problems with my blogger on editing and if anyone knows what I have done please help. I can no longer edit on my layout page... no editing at all . It just peeps at me and I am about ready to shove that peep back inside the computer. I am so feed up with it I could scream.

On a better note, the weather is great today...so maybe the computer will live to see another day.

Hugs

Heather

Blog Candy at Marcea's

2009-05-04T12:44:00.004-03:00

This wonderful candy is up for comments on http://marceascraftingcorner.blogspot.com/ . I have been trying to put it on my side bar with the other candies but for some reason my layout will not let me edit. All it does is peep and then tell me pop up window not allowed. If anyone knows how to fix this please let me know...it is driving me crazy.

Go check this blog out. It is a wonderful blog with great candy.
Hugs
Heather

The End and Beginning

2009-05-02T11:20:00.003-03:00

Oh, I love the sketch found on Fridays Sketchers...it is a really cool one. Gotta love that curve at the bottom. This long narrow card fits lovely in a business envelope and I just happen to have some Pink ones. Too cool eh.

I colored with Prismacolored Markers and used the yellow, green and pink spica pens to highlight. They add such a twinkle to a card. The flower on the top right was made using ones I won in blog candy and they are plastic! They look really great...they have a mirror effect and look great in reality. The flowers on the left are made using with a Marvy punch.

I used my Harmony Rectangle stamper and Brampton 25 and 50 pt letters to make my sentiments. After stamping and cutting I layered them on the base card paper and attached them with foam dots. The DP is all from DCWV.

I continued the sentiment on the inside. I am so happy with this card. I wanted to acknowledge the sadness of leaving school and all the friends and the excitement of starting on a new journey. I am pleased with this card and hope you like it as well. Have a great weekend.

Hugs

Heather

Fairy Time

2009-05-01T10:14:00.005-03:00

I followed the sketch from StampwithFun. I love this sketch and think it will be used again and again. These images are from Inkadinkado Fairy Set which is a great set...I love both fairies and angels. The papers are all from DCWV Pocket Full of Posies and Metallic slab. I followed the sketch with one addition that hardly shows on the photo...on the top left corner I added some of the Aqua metallic from the scalloped cut to the corner...I thought it need some balance.

I colored the images using Twinkling H2Os to add to the shimmer I think fairies must have. I curled the edges of the butterflies and the flowers to add some dimension to the card front.

On the inside I used the smallest of the fairies in the set and she is such a cutie. Both on the inside and outside I used the oval nestibilities. I do love my nesties and was so excited last night. The Shopping Channel in Canada had the wizard with all the goodies on sale for $89 and the labels nestibilities for $24. I ordered my own Mother's Day gifts at my DH suggestion and got the Wizard and labels 2 and 4. I can hardly wait to get them. It was such a lucky channel switch that found this sale but for anyone interested it is under the craft section. This is the best price I have ever seen . These prices are in Canadian $ and the lowest I have seen the Wizard is $99 American. Just call me the Happy Stamper...yeah for Channel hopping on the TV.

Talk later.

Hugs

Heather

Girl / Boy Graduates

2009-04-30T11:26:00.004-03:00

Two more grad cards using the unknown digital images. They certainly are great images so thanks for whoever designed the images. I used the same basic layout for each card...just changed the embellishments. I used the curved rectangle in different sizes and embossed all of them. I also embossed one sheet of black CS using the circles folder.

I gold embossed the edges of the image layer and then attached it with dimensionals onto glossy white SU paper. This follows the challenge at Cute Card Thursday Mirror, Mirror. I used the Marvy flower punches to the embossed paper to create the flowers. The brads are from SU soft subtles collection. I used a black spica pen to trace the outline of the yellow embossed edge.

I on the boy card I used die cuts from the cuttlebug graduate die. I used glossy paper to make these die cuts pop.

The cap and diploma stamp is one of my first stamps and is unlabelled. I used the Harmony stamper from JustRite to add the 2009.

This is the inside of both cards. I embossed both images with detail black powder. The Happy Graduation is from Rubber Stampede and I used orange Prismacolored Marker to fill in the letters and the ribbon. The sentiment stamp is from Stampentous.

I plan on making more of these two cards...they are simple to do yet give some character to the cards. Both sons are home from school today...teacher's meetings so I must get them to do some yard work. We are fortunate to live on over an acre of land but that means a lot of raking and mowing .... jobs that teens never seem to have time for! Off to encourage some hard labor...have a great day.

Hugs

Heather
PS: I have heard from some readers that these are images from the Greeting Farm. I am very impressed with them...go check out their site.

Graduation Girl

2009-04-28T18:00:00.009-03:00

For the first time I have made a card that fulfills two challenges.

http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com/ must use flowers and
http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/ where you must tear or distress the edges.

I think this is a great card for some of the girl graduates I have to make cards for. I used a digital image and I am sad to say I have no idea where I got it from. I downloaded it and saved it perfectly except I forgot to include the source. If anyone knows, please tell me.

The photo really doesn't do it justice...the white layer is actually glossy paper from SU and I used a spica pen on her hair, color and shoes to really add some oomps. I also outline the gown and hat in black spica. The poke-a-dot flowers are Primas and the others I made using marvy punches and the Swiss Dot embossing folder. The half pearls are from the Pretties Kit fr SU.
On both the front and inside I used MS Dollie punch and Dashes, Dots and Checks ribbon from Michaels. The grad stamp is from Rubber Stampede.

I have been making the invitations to my son's Grad Party so not too many cards to show. I will show the finished invitations soon. We had a beautiful day here...26C...too hot but I can't really complain. This is the actually is my chosen temperature but since we had snow last week it is too much of a change.... Must go make super for the family. Talk later.

Hugs

Heather

WOJ pre-order

2009-04-26T19:03:00.002-03:00

Just a little reminder about the stamp kits from WOJ. I order time to get all those wonderful new stamps. I have already ordered mine so get going ...they are great stamps. Katrina even has 2 sets to give away so check out her blog
http://katharina1704.blogspot.com/2009/04/woj-elisabeth-bell-summer-stamp-kit.html
Hugs
Heather

Fishing for a Diploma!

2009-04-26T18:19:00.003-03:00

I followed the sketch on Friday Sketches to do this Grad card. I need about 15 male grad cards and I think this is a great image to use...fishing for a diploma! I cut out the fish from scraps and hope people will catch on that they are fish. I embossed the Happy Graduation (Rubber Stampede) with Marcasite powder and then used the Crimson Red marker.

The image is a Magnolia...Edwin fishing and the diploma is from a Cuttlebug die. The cap at the top is actually a sticker that I attached to the scalloped circle (SU punch) of the DP. All the papers are from My Mind's Eye. I colored the image with my Prismacolored Markers and I love how the jeans turned out. I used Indigo Blue and then used a blender pen to create the faded sections.

Just a strip of the DP and the second largest long rectangle nestie on the inside for a personal note.

This is one of my first stamps...no label. I embossed it as well and used the bronze and black markers.

I think this will make a great male grad card. It is so hard to make male cards especially for High School aged boys who have grown up in front of you. My how those boys have turned into young adults.

Must go and watch DH outside raking those dead winter soggy leaves. Talk later.

Hugs

Heather

Imagine It Dream It Become It

2009-04-25T15:20:00.007-03:00

I have not shown this card to my son who is graduating since he will not approve of the Pinkness of this card. I made it following the Just Magnolia Challenge call for Pink and Green. So let's just keep this one a secret!

I love these stamps...it allows me to match the graduates. My youngest son is graduating and this card represents him and one of his closest "girl friends" who is very blond and loves green. This card will work for her.

I colored using the Prismacolored Markers. I added the diplomas and hats from the graduate Cuttlebug die. I love this die....all kinds of small images. I ran the pieces through my xyron before attaching them. I used the label 1 nestiblity and distressed the edges with tattered rose and peeled paint. The hats are grad hats and SU mini brads.

On the inside I made two pockets to hold the tag and a gift card on the other side.
This sentiment is from stampendous and I think it is absolutely perfect for grad cards. The weather is so great here today so I have to run off and enjoy it.

Talk later

Hugs

Heather

My Goal in Life

2009-04-24T14:33:00.003-03:00

I love this Tilda...she is so shy but thoughtful looking. I chose her to be my thinking Tilda. I am thinking of graduation cards but this is just a thinking of you card.

I painted with Twinkling H2Os using a waterbrush. The colors I used are:

dress and socks: Guatemalan Green and Mystic Blue

blouse: Pink grapefruit

Wings: Pewter

Hair: Nutmeg
This is not my usual style leaving it so faded but I rather like it. I also have never used a hat pin on a card before. This is made from the SU Pretties Kit as is the flower and the half pearls. The ribbon is Sheer Creations from Michaels.

The papers are from My Mind's Eye and DCWV Asian Slab. The papers have created a lovely soft BG for the image and the sentiment. This is the perfect sentiment from our home of 5 dogs. Love the sentiment which is from Cloud 9.

I used the corner punch from SU to create a little uniqueness and I really like the effect. We are expecting perfect weather this weekend....22 C tomorrow and 26C on Sunday. I plan on spending oodles of time outside so you probably will not hear from me till Monday. Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your life.

Hugs

Heather

91st Birthday Gift

2009-04-22T11:34:00.002-03:00

I made this framed art for my Mom's 91st Birthday. She loves hummingbirds and green yellow so I combined the two and got this. I used Me and Carrie Lou stamps which I gold embossed. I used my Kuretake waterbrush and Twinkling H2Os. I have always used a paintbrush and misters to paint with before but I am very pleased with the effect achieved using the waterbrush.

I used two copies of the violet border which I cut out with cutting blade and attached to the mat.

I used Golden Rod stickles for the center of the flowers . It just finishes off the sparkle. To do this project I used the following Twinks:

flowers: Garnet

leaves: Key Lime, Sweet Alfalfa

swirls: Bolivian Blue

hummingbird: Bolivian Blue, Jasper Red, Kiwi, Mystic Blue, Evening Primrose and Sapphire on Ice.

I am really pleased with this project. The photos don't due it justice....it twinkles and shimmers and looks very elegant. I know my Mom will love it. The weather is rainy and gloomy but that is melting the ice and that makes me sooooooo happy. Not the greatest weather for my back but hey I am so glad it isn't snow that no pain is too great.

I plan on getting back to challenges tomorrow so don't give up on me. Off to get my eyes tested so talk later.

Hugs

Heather

Fan Card and Mesh Galore

2009-04-20T20:11:00.006-03:00

Just call me stupid...I thought I had posted this early this am and guess what....I didn't! So be prepared for oodles of cards. This really should be two posts but I am putting it all together.

Card #1 Me and Carrie Victorian Fan Petal card. This makes a long card...7.5 inches by 3.5. I embossed it with detail gold and painted it with Twinkling H2Os: Fuzzy Peach, Blush Pink Nutmeg, Sweet Alfalfa, Kiwi and Golden Sand. I layered it on Pearl Pink from the Paper Company. The ribbon is from Michaels .
On the inside I used the largest of the scalloped long rectangle nestibility and used Tattered Rose Distress Ink on the edges. The pearl pink paper extends beyond the edge and allows the Doily edge to show (MS punch).

Card #2 Me and Carrie Lou Victorian Background and Violet Border.

I embossed with gold detail powder on both images. The border image was cut out and attached using the Xyron sticker machine. I cut the image out using both scissors and a craft knife. I also cut out the background stamp and attached it to the white layer. I embossed the edges on both of the next two layers. The Twinks used were Sweet Alfalfa, Razzleberry, Wisteria,Ginger Peach, Apple Blossom.
I used the curvy rectangle nestibility was cut out and embossed and the center section of the violet border was added.

Card #3 was done the same as #2 with the addition of the wedding stamp from Outlines Rubber. These are the Twinks used: Dutch Irish, Stargazer, Fresh Oregano, Sweet Alfalfa and Ginger Peach.

I am really enjoying the Me and Carrie Lou stamps. They are beautiful, give perfect images and are affordable. I love the way they emboss and using the Twinkling H2Os makes them beautiful.

Hugs

Heather

Just Magnolia Challenge #1

2009-04-17T19:23:00.004-03:00

A new challenge blog just started today. It is Just Magnolia found at
http://justmagnolia.blogspot.com/. It is a fun place and for this first challenge it is a sketch challenge with a prize for one lucky player. And boy is it a prize. Please, go check it out and if you love Magnolias then play along.
I colored with Prismacolor Markers and used Stary Night Stickles on the lilacs. As I look at this photo I noticed it is without the sentiment which is a get well note. The Prima flowers add embellishment. The half pearls are from the Pretties kit from SU.

I used the same papers on the inside and used the same layout without the circle shape. It's Friday night and everybody is out but me....yeah no distrubances ...and loads of stamping. Check back tomorrow for something new....I hope. Talk later.

Hugs

Heather

Me and Carrie Lou

2009-04-17T12:37:00.005-03:00

For those who have never seen these stamps, let me introduce you to the most wonderful stamps to watercolor. They are Me and Carrie Lou stamps. I ordered quite a few (I mean it was love at first sight) and love them all. The stamps are large, very detailed and fully cushioned. I saw them first on Jerri's blog. She does lovely work with these stamps and I had to find some. After looking for almost a year I finally found this new store. Go check it out.

So, here is my card. My Mom turned 91 yesterday and this is the card I made for her. I used gold embossing powder and Twinkling H2Os to get this done.

There is so much detail yet lots of opportunity to create your own beauty. I had such fun doing this card. My Mom loves hummingbirds so it was just the perfect image. I stamped the image on watercolor paper and then layered it using DCWV Textured Metallic paper. The sentiment was hand printed using a Zip pen. I used the large and small oval punched for the sentiment.

I used my second Me and Carrie Lou stamp on the inside. This one is the Romantic Border stamp which I gold embossed and water colored with Twinks. I am very happy with these stamps and recommend them to all.

I hear another one of those stamps calling me so off I go to stamp some more. Have a great day.

Hugs

Heather

Wagon Full of Tulips

2009-04-14T18:33:00.004-03:00

I took lots of photos of this card so I am only going to say a little. The stamps are from Alota Rubber stamps and they are wonderful to color. I used my markers and spica pens to color and used Peeled Paint and Spiced Marmalade Stickles to highlight and trim. I put a dimensional under the flowers at the top to raise the buds. Label 1 nestibilites were used on the front and Long Rectangle Scalloped nestibilies were used on the inside. The Swirl embossing folder was used with the Cuttlebug on the green papers. I brushed Antique Linen Distress ink across the top to highlight the swirls. The charm is from the dollar store. I used my Marvy small and medium flower punch and the scalloped circle punch to create all the flowers.

They say a pictures tells a 1000 words so this is a really long post! I must go...trouble happening again with my back so sitting a long time does not work right now. Have a wonderful day. Talk later.

Hugs

Heather

A New Award

2009-04-14T12:47:00.005-03:00

What a lovely Easter gift I got today from Cheryl. Thanks so much for this wonderful award. I am sending this off to some of my blogging friends:

Moni
Riet
HeatherHev
and to all the followers of the blog. You all make me feel wonderful.

Thank you for this wonderful award Cheryl and all have a wonderful day.

Hugs

Heather

Easter Surprise

2009-04-13T09:00:00.005-03:00

This is what we woke to on Easter Sunday....SNOW! We had snow all day but what we didn't have was power. Our electricity went out before 6am and finally got it back at 7pm. My wonderful Easter dinner managed to be from Kentucky Fried Chicken! It was less work but wow did I miss that wonderful food. We managed to get to church and had a wonderful service without power...it actually was nice to sing without the organs. Our plan to watch movies was scratched and instead we all wrapped up in blankets and ate the treats from the bunny. Thank goodness the fireplace worked because it actually was cold! We did survive and now wait for the snow to end and then I would like it to melt immediately.

I had managed to get the sketch from Saturday Sketch challenge so I had something to do. I had embossed the imaged with gold detail powder so I colored and cut without power.

I used my markers to color image from AllNight Media. The stamp has an ornate frame around the flowers that I left off. It is just too fancy for what I had in mind. I used the square nestibilities and embossed the edges. Gotta love my cuttlebug...no power needed. I layered the image on Kiwi Kiss and a scrap of golden orange paper.

I made this wonderful flower using two marvy punches and the Martha Stewart oak leaf punch. I love these punches...they make perfect flowers.

I used the remainders of the paper from Provo Craft and attached another of the punched flowers on the inside. The sentiment on the front is from Cloud Nine Designs Puppy Love set and I wrote the sentiment on the inside with a Callipen from Sakura.

So far the snow has stayed at the light flurries stage today and the powder if on so hopefully I will be able to answer some emails and surf blogland. Have a wonderful week.

Hugs

Heather

WOF Cute Card Thursday

2009-04-09T13:36:00.003-03:00

I was able to fulfill two challenges with this card. I followed the sketch on Whiff of Joy Challenges and used the brown pink combination for Cute Card Thursday.

I love this sketch...such a wonderful way to show off some DP. The pink DP Provo Craft. Isn't it lovely. The brown is from We R Memory Keepers. This paper is very thick and so smooth. I outlined the front panel first in brown and then in the pink I used for the cardbase.

I love this Kneeling Willow stamp. I seem to use it more often than any other stamp. I colored her in Deco pink, Light Umber and Dark Brown. I used the same marker for the apron and the dress. The apron is colored more than once. I also used a clear spica pen on the white trim and the bottom of the apron. Cotton Candy stickles were used on the blossom pattern on the dress and around the scalloped oval.

I used the largest oval and it's matching scallop to hold the sentiment on the inside. All in all I really like this card.

It is so cold here today. I have the fire going in the fireplace and I know that Spring must have ' hard to believe that Easter is this weekend. Oh well the Easter bunny will be able to hide in the snow. Talk later.

Hugs

Heather

Bookmards

2009-04-08T15:38:00.005-03:00

I have a niece and a nephew that are just starting out in the school system so reading skills are important to their future. I wanted to make something for them that they could use and get a kick out of. Both bookmarks are made using scraps of paper. I cut them out using the long rectangle nestibility and it's matching scalloped die .
This fairy stamp is from Inkadinkado. I embossed it with Deco Black embossing powder which gives this wonderful color sparkle.

I colored the image with makers and then used stickles in some places.

I used Golden Rod and Star Dust stickles on the capital letters and on all the scalloped around the edge. The printing is done with a black spica pen.

Of course boys don't do Fairies so I used this hockey shirt stamp from Studio G and the car stamp from Vap Srap. Again I embossed with deco black and colored with markers. This one has an extra layer to hide the brads and holes used to embellish. The scalloped paper is a textured metallic silver has has a wonderful glow.

Again the stickles were used on the capital letters. This time it was Broken China and Christmas Red. I added those wonderful gears from my Tim Holtz collection. I find boy projects much harder to embellish but I do think these gears will work.

Quinn is a goalie so I punched holes to print out goalie. I do hope the kids enjoy and use these bookmarks. I wanted to make them something for this weekend when they come over so I made these today.

The snow has really melted away fast...we now have a lawn showing in many places though we still have lots of snow on the front near the house. Guess I have to go. One of the boys is writing an essay on "MacBeth" and needs some help from this Retired Teacher....sometimes I am helpful! Talk soon.

Hugs

Heather

Stamp With Fun Challenge#1

2009-04-07T18:41:00.002-03:00

Another new challenge spot: Stamp With Fun Challenge. This is their first challenge and it is also a sketch challenge. I used Magnolia Tilda with Leaves from the Autumn kit 2008. I used markers to color and added some stickles for highlighting.
All the papers are DCWV Pocketful of Posies. I added Prima Flowers and put some stickles in the center of each flower. I also put stickles in the raindrops. The raindrops on the large flower is actually crystal effects. It looks just like drops of water. I hand wrote the sentiment using a spica pen.

I wanted to post this on time for the wonderful prize...Easter Magnolia stamps and since I am still not feeling up to snuff I am signing off for the day. Talk tomorrow.

Hugs
Heather

Stampavie Challenge #1

2009-04-07T08:49:00.006-03:00

Just a quick post to let you know about a new challenge blog. Stampavie Challenge blog. This challenge blog has it's very first challenge up and it is a sketch challenge and there is a huge prize for a lucky participant. I made this card following the sketch challenge.

The stamp is a Sarah Kay and I used my markers to color. Her top is done in Pale Vermillion, a color I have never used before. I used the scalloped rectangle nestibility as the layer on the image so I had to cut around the top of the image. I attached the image to the card with dimensionals. The Prima flowers are mixed with the marvy punched flowers to create the required 3 part embellishment.
The papers are K&Company. The gingham is called Cowboy Red. I used the same paper and the chocolate brown paper to layer and create the design on the inside.

Today is not a great day health wise so I am off to rest. Talk more tomorrow. Have a good one.
Hugs
Heather

Simple Design

2009-04-06T16:45:00.004-03:00

I followed the sketch for Friday Sketches and forgot to post this card. There is very little color on this card just black, grey and light pink and no pattern paper. This is a truly simple card.

I used scraps from cuttlebugged projects. One piece is done in the maze pattern and the other shows the dotted Swiss pattern. Kneeling Willow is done with two colors of markers....Deco Pink and French Grey. Not my usual style...but good for a change. I had to have some embellishment just because, so I used Prima flowers attached with an SU brad and some pink ribbon from Michaels.

Definitely something different than my normal style but I do like it. I will say it looks much better in real. The pink paper is actually shimmer paper so though it does not show in the photo, it does add some shimmer to the card.

I really am late posting this but life just got in the way. I have to stop now...my fingers keep mis-spelling simple words and my backspace key is wearing out on my today. The fingers seem to have other plans than the ones my brain is thinking....anyone now a good finger mechanic?

Hugs

Heather

Twilight Pairs

2009-04-06T16:08:00.004-03:00

My Husband arrived home with this elephant stamp and asked for a card for a male colleague who collects elephants so this is what I came up with. The elephant stamp is from Stamped Rubber and I actually like it. There is so much detail on the stamp that coloring is super easy. I used my French Grey Marker and added some color with Light Peach ....now I ask you how simple. After coloring I used the versamark pen over the image and embossed it with clear powder. The other two stamps are from Stampscapes and I love how useful they are. I stamped both first with Versamark and then Versafine Black Onxy. I then embossed with Detail Clear powder. I stole this technique from the fabulous Michelle Zindorff. The top is one stamp used twice to create the effect of looking through a tree. I used a circle mask to create the sinking sun. The BG was done using Michelle's techniques again....Post It note across the bottom to create the horizon line and color added with a bayer.

The paper I used was double sided 12 x 12 paper of an unknown source...one of those I picked up somewhere. I simply kept switching sides for the entire card. The card fits a 5 x 7 envelope.

I used some cuttlebug dies to add some design to the inside of the card. I had made them for the front but they didn't work so they found a new place inside. The trim on the sentiment is from EK. The sentiment is an Inkadinkado stamp.

I didn't open my computer on Saturday or Sunday so I am really late posting. I had a wonderful time with girlfriends on Sat. and loafed around with DH on Sunday. We accomplished nothing but had a great time. Sometimes it is fun to be useless for a short while.

Not much news today...guess I am still in the useless stage...gotta go make supper for the gang. Talk later.

Hugs

Heather

Play in the Sun

2009-04-03T09:40:00.003-03:00

I tried something different this time. I cut out the curvy rectangle and added the image behind the opening using dimensions. I then used the next side up the create the final opening. The third time I only embossed the next larger size of the curvy rectangle creating an embossed frame.

I used my Prismacolored Markers and some spica pens on the hair and bow. the Inkessential Opaque pen added highlights. The small blossoms were created using the Marvy punch. The larger blossom was two Prima flowers, one marvy punched flower and a flower brad. On the inside I used the cut-outs from the frames and the sentiment stamp from Inkadinkado. I added some of the punched flowers for embellishment.

We are on our way to a lovely warm weekend. It is supposed to reach 12C today. The snow is really melting and as long as no more snow comes...Spring may actually be seen. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend.

Hugs

Heather

And the Winner is.....

2009-04-02T08:56:00.006-03:00

I have found a winner! To give some clues who has won this Tilda

Well first off the winner is from the UK....is it you?

She is a Teacher....is it you?

She is of the zodiac sign Taurus...? More clues needed? As they do on TV check back right after this commercial.

Back from commercial. Next clue....the winner lives in Glasgow. So far the winner is a teacher living in Glasgow in the UK and is a Taurus so for the final clue....she has a very short username.

That's all the clues so I will now open the envelope and read out the winner of this Tilda........... Fi. That's right Fi you have won so send me an email so I can mail this cutie out to you. Watch for another win in the next month.

Hugs

Heather

A Spoonful of Sugar Yellow/WOJ Challenge

2009-04-02T08:09:00.004-03:00

I made this card following the sketch on http://www.aspoonfullofsugar.com/. This sketch had so much on it but I ended up adding one more flower because I had made my card taller and it needed some balance. It also has lots of distressing on it for the challenge this week at Whiff of Joy.

I used my Prismacolored Markers on Kneeling Willow. I wanted to stick to a monotone card so I only used yellows on this card. The base of the card is Kraft paper from SU and the other papers are all from The Paper Company. I used all different kinds of flowers but all are from Prima. I used aged bronze brads from K&C company as the flower centers. I also used the circle and scalloped nestibilities to cut out the Willow image.

This is the extra flower I added for balance. The center brad at the top is from Imaginisce. I won this beauty is the blog candy I won from Suzy. It was perfect for this spot. This photo also shows the magic mesh which I used in two colors...here it is the vanilla beige color and below I used the deeper beige color.

I wanted to show this wonderful little sentiment stamp from Inkadinkado. It is from a set by Elizabeth Brownd and is just so detailed. I colored the flowers on the corners with a yellow gold spica pen to add just a touch of color to the stamp. The inside is covered with this same paper . Again I left it sentiment free until I know the card's use.

It is such a beautiful day here....sunny and it is supposed to reach 11C today. What a week...snowstorm Mon./Tues. and Spring back on Thurs. I only hope this melts a whack of snow. I have to finish the income tax forms today so I won`t see much time to play. I hope to be back later with the winner of the blog candy from yesterday. Hope you win.

Hugs

Heather

Bea's Sketch

2009-04-01T08:33:00.004-03:00

Bea of http://megastamper.blogspot.com/ has a sketch challenge out that I just had to take part in. I adore Bea's work and was honored to try her sketch. Without further ado here is my take on Bea's sketch.
I wanted a bright Spring card and I think I achieved this. I am so missing grass and flowers so it was important to have loads of color and flowers.

I colored using my wonderful Twinkling H2Os. I just love the sparkle. I added some spica pens to the hair and the shoes to really get a little pop. This wonderful image is from Inkadinkado's Fairy Set and I love it. There is something so wonderful about the possibility of fairies....I loved them as a child so why not as an adult!

I used the Marvy flower punch to make these flowers. I layered them with dimensions and actually added a third one to the center flower. The leaves are the oak leaf punch from Martha Stewart and finally the beautiful butterflies are from the Fairies stamp set. Aren't they wonderful! I used my spica pens to color them so their color would be intense. I used Golden Rod stickles to the center of the flowers and the butterflies and on the wings of the fairy.

On the inside I used ....computer paper for the pattern section. The ticket punch was used on all corners of the card. All the other papers used in this card are from DCWV.

I love this challenge and I am so happy with the card. If I don't look out the window and see all that snow I can actually think Spring. This has been our snowiest Winter...all kinds of records broken and now it is time for it to be Gone!

Off to do a "little" cleaning and make another card. Oops I almost forgot....I will used random.com to find the winner of the magnolia stamp later today so check back to see who wins.

Hugs

Heather

Picking Violets

2009-03-31T21:45:00.002-03:00

I found a new challenge blog http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/ and I made this card following their sketch. I colored with twinkling H2O and spica pens. The papers are from Provo Craft and DCWV and I love how well they go together, The glass flowers are from the $store and I love how they work together.

After I had finished the card I decided to add some stickles to the centers of the flowers in the bouquet. I only had a few moments to post this so gotta go. Supper is ready to be served.
Talk tomorrow.
Hugs
Heather

Something to be Thankful For

2009-03-31T11:18:00.003-03:00

I have so much to be thankful for today that I really need to make this a quick post so that I can make something for my DH and BFF. They were in an accident yesterday that could have ended with great sadness. My friend and husband were driving home early from work because of the terrible storm we were having was only going to get worse and they thought they could beat the worst of it. They hit some slush which took the 4 wheel drive they had and they were heading straight for the road plough. Luckily she managed to get the vehicle out of the spin away from the plough but it ended with them rolling 4-5 times and landing upside down feet from a ravine. Thank God that neither of them are dead or badly hurt. It's times like this that make you forget the stupid annoying little pains in the butts we all have and remember these pains prove that we are living. I really didn't believe they were OK until they got home and I could touch them both. I am so happy this ended well. Totalled the vehicle but didn't harm anyone. Before they were rescued another vehicle also had an accident about 10 yards from them and everybody was fine in this one too.

Now I feel better having told this so how about the card. I gold embossed this image on watercolor paper and painted with Twinkling H2Os. I make a mistake and put too much water on the gold embossing and it lost its shine. This seemed to give the image a more antique appearance. I used 3 layers of curvy rectangle nestibilities to create the center panel. The next panel is embossed with the swirl folder and the final panel is embossed with gold on the edges. I put two sparkling gems on the top right side.

On the inside I used the same DP as on the panel in the front and the same ribbon. I used Martha Steward's dollie punch on the bottom of each panel. I have not put the sentiment inside until I know what it will be used for. It could become a get well card or a birthday or anniversary card...who knows.

Well I want to make something special to make sure my DH knows how Happy I am that he is still around. Yesterday was simply too close for comfort. I need to see Spring soon. We have a new 35 cm of that white stuff out there today. Another record broken this Winter. I can't wait to break some Spring records! So off to stamp some Spring. Talk later.

Hugs
Heather

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Black Red Beauty & Candy Reminder

2009-03-30T11:59:00.006-03:00

The challenge on Magnolia vs Stampavie is a color challenge....Red, Black White and Grey. At first I really was unhappy doing this challenge but in the end I really like this card. The DP are from My Mind's Eye. The dots were actually all white so I took my fine tip marker and added a black circle inside each white circle. I really like how this added that punch to the design. I also used Spellbinder's Doodle die in both red and black to embellish the card. The red flower is a Prima flower and the black flower was made using a Marvy punch with a black brad holding it all together.

I used my Black Soot Distress ink and the Fired Brick Distress inks to color the clothing. I used my water painter pen to add the distress inks. This is my first time coloring with distress inks so any hints on how to color with them would be appreciated. I made the bow using sheer simmer ribbon.

The inside shows the other DP much better. The sentiment would have to be added with white ink. I wanted to remind all readers that I will be drawing for the blog candy on April 1st so make sure you have left a comment Here . Have a wonderful day. Our day is full of snow again! Can you imagine....school was cancelled again today and we are in the middle of a huge Winter storm.

Hugs

Heather

Saturday Sketch Challenge

2009-03-29T09:36:00.004-03:00

Today's card follows the Saturday's Sketch challenge. I wanted to use only a part of the stamped image. I used Jazzy from Sugar Nellies. The paper is DCWV and Provo Craft. The ribbon is from K&Company. I used the Marvy flower punch to decorate the bottom panel.

I colored the image with my markers and used spica pens to add some highlights. I used the circle and scalloped nestibility to cut out the center images.

I left the inside blank to allow for what ever sentiment was needed. Health wise, the family seems to be getting a bit better and I still have not caught it yet so here's hopping I miss it. The weather is finally melting the snow so life is looking good today. I hope to get some watercoloring done today. Wish me luck. Talk later.

Hugs

Heather

Friday Sketches Fairy Dust

2009-03-28T10:39:00.003-03:00

I used the sketch on Friday Sketches for this Inkadinkado card. I used the small fairy stamp from the Fairy Dust set. All papers are from DCWV Pocketfull of Posies or Metallic Glitter stack.

I used Twinks (Twinkling H2Os) to color and this photo shows the sheen. I used Ginger Flower, Carribean Mist and Nutmeg as the paint. Prismacolored pens in Light Peach and Goldenrod were also used. The yellow is the yellow spica pen.

After cutting out the butterflies they were attached with Red Line Dimensionals. I cut the image out with the circle and scalloped circle nestibilities. The sentiment stamp is from Hampton Art and is embossed with Garnet powder. I added pearls on the ribbon and the corners of the card.

I embossed another stamp from this set to create the tag on the inside. I used Deco Black powder which sparkles. The tag fits inside the MS punched layers.

The family seems to be on the mend....no sighs so far. I think I may actually get to stamp today. Have a great one.

Hugs

Heather

Butterfly Male Easter Duo

2009-03-28T08:34:00.005-03:00

These are the last 2 cards for my DH office staff...yeah! After a while Easter cards become a bit boring. I have no repeats except for these last 2 that are similar. I wanted 2 male cards that were very manly so no pastels or bunnies. I used Kiwi Kiss and a dark blue as my colors. Instead of pink I used an orange tone. So lots of photos to follow. I used my Prismacolored Markers to color and versfine onyx black ink.

The first card is tall 9 inches by 4 inches and fits into a business card. I cased a card from Michelle Zindorff for this one. I changed the stamps but the style is all hers.

The butterflies are from a kit I got at Kent`s Home Depot and has no markings so I don't know who made it. The sentiment holder is from SU Hodgepodge kit. BG stamp is from SU Stitched Exotics.

Love the screw brads $ store and butterfly punch from Martha Stewart.
The second card is my normal card size 5 inches by 7inches.BG stamp is from Broque Motifs SU. Brads from $store and sentiment is on small and large oval punches from SU. The sentiment on the inside is done with the Harmony Stamper from JustRite.

Martha Stewart punch was used on the top. I love the way this punch embosses along the edge.

I have been absent a lot this week dealing with the sick of the male species. One has the mumps and my DH is following all the steps to this but no swelling yet. I hate to complain but men are absolutely the worst sick people. They take it all to a new level. Mine both wont to do it without medicine because that would mean they were weak....instead they like to sigh their way through an illness. If you hear screams world wide they sighed one too many times. I am thinking of hiding the medicine in a bowl of soup which seems to be the main meal this week.

OK I now feel better. Thanks for listening....even if you jumped over this last section...I do feel better.

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Everybody is still sleeping so I may get another card done. Have a wonderful weekend.

Hugs

Heather

Birds of Easter

2009-03-26T10:50:00.002-03:00

I am so happy with this card. I find it so difficult to create a male Easter card and I think this one will work. The only thing slightly feminine on the card are the two little flower punches on the corners. I needed something and couldn't find anything else. I am pleased with the ribbon. I attached a circle from the hodgepodge set from SU and I love how this turned out. I used Star Dust Stickles in the center of the flowers and on the holes of both buttons.
I couldn't decide which of these two photos of the front was the best so I have included both. Guess you must chose which one to scan over. The spray of birds is an Inkadinkado stamp. I embossed it with Deco Black and that create the colorful sparkle you see. It is such a dramatic effect. I colored the birds different shades using Twinkling H2Os.
The tree stamp is from Imaginisce. It is also embossed with Deco Black powder and I colored the flowers blue. I framed both layers of images on DCWV Textured Metallic Blue paper. The tree layer has its corners punch with the SU Ticket punch and is attached with dimensionals.
On the inside of the card I used Black Detail embossing powder on the spray of birds. I used the label 1 nestibilities to attached both layers to create a sentiment layer.

Yesterday was such a bad day for this family. After getting stuck in the driveway for almost an hour, my DH and DS ended up getting a flat tire on the way to work and had to change the tire. How much more could go wrong....well, my DH had to come home sick and has not left the bed yet. One of the 17year olds now has the mumps, DH is sick and has had the mumps but who knows and the other 17year old is now sick with a terribly sore throat. That leaves the oldest son and myself the only ones still "living". All I seem to be doing is serving soup and juices to the ill. This is invading my stamp time.

Don`t for get the blog candy.

Must go....the sick are calling.
Hugs
Heather

Blog Candy Reminder

2009-03-25T20:50:00.002-03:00

Just a quick post to remind you to leave a comment on the New Thomas Kincade post
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Please take a chance on winning the Tilda. To raise the chances followers get 2 votes so leave another vote if you are a follower.
Hugs
Heather

Easter Iris

2009-03-25T10:05:00.002-03:00

The challenge on Timeless Tuesdays from Flourishes is to emboss. Today I used Gold embossing powder on the Siberian Iris stamp to create this card. I stamped the image on watercolor paper and used Twinkling H2Os to color. The DP is from DCWV as is the Metallic Textured blue paper. I used the new EK success edge punch to decorate the edges. I used my new Marvy flower punch to create the flower in the top right corner. Pearls were added along the bottom left corner and the center of the flower punch. The ribbon is from Michaels.

The above photo shows the coloring without the gold shining. I put a pink haze around the image to add the shadow effect. The curvy rectangle nestibility was used to cut out the layers of the image.

The first image I embossed was stamped too much. The gold powder was way to thick. Instead of throwing it out I put it on the inside and used a marker to go around the edge. I added a piece of the metallic blue and a small strip of whisper white. The punch was used to decorate each piece.

Don`t forget to comment on the New Thomas Kincade and Surprise post for blog candy. Have a great day.

Hugs

Heather

Bunny in a Basket

2009-03-25T09:39:00.003-03:00

http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/ I found a new blog for card sketches and its great. Each week they post new sketches and this week there is even a prize. I made this card following the new sketch.

I used my Alota Oval stamps to create this egg basket. I used Twinkling H2O to color the eggs and Prismacolored Markers to do the basket and handle. The ribbon used is from Imaginisce and it is really wonderful to work with. I used scraps of papers for this entire card. The image is stamped on watercolor paper and the blue and pink are left overs....no idea what brand. I used the Cuttlebug and the Swirl folder on the blue. I do love how these folder change plain paper to something really great.

I used gold embossing powder to create the image and then colored it. The oval nestibility was used to cut it out. I added that great little bunny brad (from scrapbookingcafeonline.com). The Prima flowers were held together with the cutest little heart brad.

In the inside I used more of the Cuttlebugged paper and added ribbon. The sentiment is done with my Harmony stamper from JustRite and I used the EK edge punch to decorate it a bit.

This morning has not been great. One of the 17 year olds has Mumps...not a happy camper and its hard not to laugh at him.. His face is so swollen. One car had to go to the garage and the other one managed to get stuck in the driveway. It took them over an hour to get the car moved and that meant everyone was late for work. Nothing makes you enjoy being alive to hear everybody yelling at everybody else. The whole family seems to be coming down with something. One already has the Mumps and the rest have all had them. I would guess that the flu will hit the rest of them. Anybody need a new housemate?!!!

Guess I had better go make some Chicken soup for the ill. Talk later.

Ooops I almost forgot. Don`t forget to leave a comment on post labelled New Thomas Kincade and a Surprise post for a chance to win Blog Candy.

Hugs

Heather

Mojo Monday Easter Wagon

2009-03-24T09:26:00.002-03:00

I followed the sketch from Mojo Monday but turned it sideways for this card. I wanted to use this cute stamp from Alota. This is actually two stamps... the wagon and the eggs. I colored the eggs and wagon with Prismacolored Markers and attached them both with dimensionals. I used the long scalloped rectangles to frame the wagon. I don`t know what brand of paper the purple or white paper is. The printed purple is from DCWV Pocket full of posies stack. I used the EK edge stamp on the two layers on the right. I attached ribbon from Michael's with an Easter Egg brad instead a of a bow and I really like this change.

On the inside I used the long rectangle nestibilities again. The sentiment is faint in the photo but it says Happy Easter Eggstravaganza.

Hope you take the time to check out the Surprise on the previous post...its worth it.

Enjoy your day.

Hugs

Heather

New Thomas Kincade and a Surprise!

2009-03-24T08:42:00.005-03:00

My Husband brought me home this wonderful Thomas Kincade stamp. It was just released and I am so impressed that he found it. I stamped it first in black ink but found it too hard to cover the shading so this one was stamped in Vintage Photo Distress ink. It was much harder to see all the details but much better to paint. I think the next time I will use the Sepia color of versafine ink, it should give better details. Of all the TK images I have, this one has the most detailed shading. The small flowers were done with Jasper Red. I don`t know if you appreciate knowing the colors so let me know.

The DP was Bohemia from My Mind`s Eye. I layered the image with Hunter Green and So Saffron and Old Olive papers. The bow at the top was Classic Traditions from Michaels. I was trying to make a card suitable for a male but I don`t think I quite achieved it. I used 3 small Easter egg brads on the bottom right side to make the card Easter.

I used both Twinkling H2Os and Prismacolored Markers to color this image. The roses were done with Lemondrop and Ginger Peach and White Innessential pen. I say this often but shading with watercolor paint is easy to do...more water gives a lighter tint of the color. The leaves are done with Sweet Alfalfa and Kiwi. The BG leaves were done with Light and Dark Olive Green markers. The bricks were done with Jasper Red and Nutmeg with the cement done in French Grey Marker. The trees were done with markers same as the leaves. The faint trees on the top left was done with Fresh Oregano and the sky is done with Bolivian Blue.

The inside was done with more of the DP . The strip on the left side covers the brads. I only thought of them after I had put the card together so they showed on the inside.

Somebody messed up here today. Its supposed to be Spring and school got cancelled because of a snow storm! What a mess it is here today. Another 20 cm of the rotten stuff. We have at least least 3 feet of snow left on our yard...no sight of land any place...just snow. The only good thing I can say about the snow today is it is covering the muddy snow out there. Guess there is not much I can do about it. Thanks for letting me rage...not that you really could stop me, but for those who read this whole entry thanks for listening.
How about that Surprise. Tell me what is your favorite form of coloring and I might draw your comment for this cutie.

To acknowledge that Winter does not want to leave, I have this Tilda with Bell for some blog candy. Leave me a comment about coloring and I will draw on winner on April 1. No this will not be an April Fools joke, I will send this Tilda out to someone. Good luck to all.

Hugs

Heather

A Spoonful of Sugar Willow

2009-03-23T12:46:00.003-03:00

The challenge at Spoonful of Sugar is to use gems in your card. I used the most beautiful light pink gems as the centers of the blossoms used in this Easter card. All the papers used are Making Memories and I just love the colors of these papers.

I colored Kneeling Willow with my Prismacolored Markers and twinkling H2Os on the lace, bow and shoes. I tried to match the colors found in the paper and just wanted a bit of shimmer. The top flower is made using 2 of the flowers from the Pretties Kit from SU. I painted them with the Twinkling H2O Pink Cloud to have them match the paper and image.

These bottom flowers are made using the three flowers punch from SU and using the circle cutter from Creative Memories for the pink bg. Two different sizes of gems were used as the center. The pink ribbon is from Martha Stewart.

I am so proud of the inside of this card. This is the first time I made a tag for the inside of the card. I used the long rectangle scalloped nestibility to create the tag. The Alota sentiment stamp is done using Regal Rose SU ink. I used a flower green brad to hold the ribbon to the tag.

I am pleased with the way this card turned out. I have 11 Easter cards done only 9 to go. This is one of my favorites so far. The boys came home from Halifax without a trophy but lots of memories. Today they are both moving a tad slow...sleep is only important when they have to get up for school.

My husband arrived back with oodles of goodies from my favorite store...Carousel Rubber Stamp Store in Dartmouth N.S. He brought me distress stickles, 4 Thomas Kincade stamps and spica pens and more goodies. I am one happy babe who must leave you now to Stamp. So many stamps so little time.

Hugs

Heather

Fuzzy Peach /Pink Grapefruit

2009-03-21T09:45:00.004-03:00

No pink or blue on this card. This time I used Twinkling H2Os is different but lovely colors. I found this beautiful DP from The Paper Company and decided to make a card that went with it. The other layer is from DCWV and has the same touch of peach and green as the main layer. The framing layers are Pearl Blue (but it really looks green) from The Paper Company,

I used Pink Grapefruit and Fuzzy Peach for the top and socks while the pants and shoes are done with Fresh Oregano. The hair and face were done with Prismcolored Markers. I used the largest of the oval nestibilities to cut out the two layers and the blue layer was made using Creative Memories cutters. I love the flower I created using Prisma flowers with the center from the Pretties Kit from SU. The flowers are a perfect match for the papers.

I used all the remaining papers on the inside. The sentiment is again done using the JustRite Harmony stamper.

I just had a friend phone to say she is coming for a visit so we`ll talk later.

Hugs

Heather

Pink and Blue Tilda

2009-03-20T20:11:00.003-03:00

I made this card using Friday Sketches sketch for this week. This sketch is a great one and lots of fun to do. I used Versafine Onyx ink on watercolor paper for this Tilda image. I then colored her with both markers and Twinkling H2Os. After I took the photo I realized I had not used the white gel pen as a highliter so I best get that done.

For the flower I used a Prisma flower and added a half white pear and used the oak leaves punch from Martha Stewart to create a background for the flower.

The papers are all scraps...the pink is a Making Memories as is the blue on the inside. The remainder papers are all DCWV. The base of the card is Whisper White from SU.

I used both the scalloped circle punch and the curvy square punch from SU to decorate the inside. The bottom panel is for the signature. My DH wants these cards for his staff and all he wants to do is sign the cards so this panel will allow this.

I just heard from the boys and they tied their first game. One of my sons is the goalie and he is sick with the flu but there was no way he was missing this tournament. Not much fun for him but he wanted to go. The team was going out for supper before their next game at 10 pm. They are both on the Midget team and this is their last year of hockey so this is their final tournament. I hope they have fun.

Its so quiet here so I think I will watch a nice girlie movie with lots of tear invoking moments. Talk later.

Hugs

Heather

Basket of Eggs

2009-03-20T10:48:00.004-03:00

Don`t you love those bunny brads. I purchased them at scrapbookingcafeonline.com. They are just so cute. The stamp is from Alota Rubber Stamps. This is the ornate wagon with the eggs or beach balls which ever you choose to call them. I think they are balls but today they are Easter eggs. I used the curvy rectangle nestibility to frame the image. The paper is from Provo Craft and the purple is from Michaels. The base of the card is my favorite SU paper...Kraft. I find it the thickest of all the SU papers. It is so sturdy. I used Versamark and gold detail embossing powder on the image and colored it with Prismacolored Markers. The wagon is a separate stamp from the "eggs" and I used dimensional to attach them both to the first layers. This layer was distress with So Saffrom from SU. The purple was distress with Lavender Lace.

The inside used the scraps of the purple and the Provo Craft DP. The sentiment was done with the Harmony JustRite stamps with Pink Pirouette.

More time to stamp. Hopefully I will have another post tomorrow.

Hugs

Heather

Introducing Spring!

2009-03-20T10:28:00.004-03:00

Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Spring is finally here. Unfortunately the snow is not aware of this and is still around...in fact a lot of it is around. Oh, well I have this great Spring card to enjoy. I used the Spring Birdhouse stamp from Impression Obsession and I love it. The stamp just makes me happy. I love the outhouse part. I used my markers to color this and I think I need one like this in my yard.

I used a Prisma flower with an SU brad over the tails of the 3 ribbons in the top corner. On the other corner I used the harmony stamper on the small and large oval punches from SU.

I love pastel colors for Spring. They just look so fresh. I The ribbons are all from Michaels Classic Traditions satin. The brads are from SU and they were supposed to be straight but after the second one was not line up right I tried to make it look intentional. I know I can`t make a straight line so why did I even try...just call me dumb.

I love the papers I used. They are from Provo Craft. The colors are so wonderful. I think I will get lots of time on the stamps or computer since the boys have gone to Halifax for a Hockey tournament. I get to look after the dogs and drive my oldest son to work. So I know I will be back. Talk later.

Heather

Willow in Green

2009-03-19T08:08:00.003-03:00

The challenge this week on Whiff of Joy is to create a green card. It would have worked great for St. Pats day but lucky me...I have a friend loves green so this is her Easter card. It was fun finding a way to use greens and still make an OK card. I used 5 papers, 2 of which were reversible. The papers were from Provo Craft and SU. The embellishments were so important on this card. The Prisma Flowers look perfect on the corners. I cut out a small circle matching the main color to match it all. The green glass flowers are from the $ store and work perfectly on this card...gotta love the price eh!

I took the plain green paper and ran it through the cuttlebug with the circles embossing folder and cut it with the largest scalloped circle nestibility. I love how embossing changes a plain paper. I also used the oval nestibility on the SU paper and attach the Kneeling Willow to this. I colored Willow with my markers using Light Aqua on the dress and Deco Pink on the Apron. The hair is a mix of Sienna Brown and Goldenrod. I love the ribbon. It is Classic Traditions Satin ribbon and it makes beautiful bows. I left the ends loose and I like the effect. It shows the softness of the ribbon.I used the reverse side of the SU paper to create the oval and the Harmony Rectangular stamp for the Happy Easter stamped in Pretty in Pink. I also cuttlebugged the green paper again for the large inside panel.

Today it looks like Spring is almost here. The temperature is going to 8 C today and and the snow is melting. Soon there will be flowers. ..hope, hope, hope. I love snow in the winter but I think enough is enough...time for Spring. Time to get everybody up for work and school so I will be back later. Have a wonderful Almost Spring day.

Hugs

Heather

Alota Easter Basket

2009-03-18T08:23:00.006-03:00

I love the way this card turned out...s simple and yet so effective. The paper is Provo Crafts Pathways Illuminations. The paper is so beautiful with colors that are just perfect for Easter. The stamp is from Alota and were created to be used with the oval nestibilities. I used the largest oval and scalloped oval as the center of the stamp. The remainder rectangles are hand cut and are almost square. I attached the ribbon on the angle to add the 3 allusion of shape....oval, rectangle/square and triangle. I think it just adds a bit of flair.

This photo shows the true beauty of Twinkling H2Os...the sheen of color. I only used the pastel colors on this image. I used detail gold embossing powder and used deco pink and cerulean blue makers for the basket and the handles and the H2Os on the eggs and leaves. I love the beauty of this image.

Still more Easter cards to come. I rarely use Pastel colors but I think they work wonderfully for Easter...what will I color today. Check back later. Have a wonderful day.

Hugs

Heather

Happy Easter Willow

2009-03-17T12:45:00.002-03:00

I just realized that I have to make 19 Easter cards and I had best get a move on. I used Willow from WOJ as the center image. I colored her with Prismacolored markers. I cut out the image with the second largest oval nestibility and then the next size was done with a DP and the final scalloped layer in another DP. I then placed this on top of the long scalloped rectangle. All the edges were inked with Pretty in Pink. The tag is a cuttlebug die through which I ran Pretty Ribbons from Imaginisce.The two Happy Easter stamps were made using the JustRite Harmony stamp. Well I`m off to make more Easter cards. Talk later.

Hugs

Heather

Mojo Monday #78 Iris Love

2009-03-17T06:48:00.004-03:00

I made this card following Mojo Monday`s sketch and I really love it. I have decided to give Mother`s Day cards to my friends who are Mothers. I only have one Mom but I love making the cards sooooo...all friends who are Moms will get an extra card today. I am learning this past week that Motherhood has its trials so they all neeed a little extra so here is the first of my Moms cards. The image is Flourishes Siberian Iris and it is such a wonderful stamp set. I used papers from Provo Craft and the paisley paper is unknow but beautiful . I received my Twinkling H2Os that I ordered on sale at Marco Papers so guess what I colored with.

My main colors were Sweet Alfalfa, Periwinkle, and Rose Petal. I stamped the image with Versafine Onyx Black on watercolor paper. This is the greatest ink for watercoloring and markers. It just does not smudge and shows great detail. I used a brush with the water colors.

I cut the image out with the curvy rectangle nestibility and then traced its outline and used scissors to cut out the second layers. I traced the outline of one of the circle nestibiilites to create the bottom edge. Tracing the outside of the die allows you to get a thin edge on the next layer. Going to the next larger die often is too much for the second layer but tracing the outside is perfect.

The bow embellishment was made by tieing a small bow of Michaels Spool o Ribbon and attaching it with a Zot to a small circle. I then attached 3 oak leaves from the Martha Stewart punch to create the twigs. All of this was attached with another Zot.

This photo shows my newest punch. It is one of the new Ek punches and so far I really like it. I love how the punch clicks close to be almost flat. It takes a lot less room than most other edge punches. I also love the designs they have. I have no idea what this one is called but I like it.

I am so excited to get these Twinkling H2Os. There was an explanation on Stamp with Beate Yahoo message group that Luminarte was swamped with thousands of orders and will fill them all slowly but surely. They had let go most of their staff so it may take a while to get all the orders out. I am still waitin for 2 more orders. I nearly flipped when I heard they were closing. This is my most precious tool I think. Twinkling H2Os make me feel like an artist and that is soooooo cool. So watch for more watercoloring on the next post and then I will promise to try the markers next.

Well its almost time to get the gang up for school and work. I am so amazed that no one else in the family doesn`t just wake up. I go around and wake each of them up from a dead sleep. I know you could count on one hand the number of times someone has woken me up. I will try to be pleasant but hey this is stealing blogging time!

Talk later. Hugs

Heather

A Beautiful Gift Arrives

2009-03-17T06:25:00.002-03:00

I received this beautiful gift from Michelle of http://inspirationblooms.blogspot.com/. She arranged the game I explained yesterday and this is what she sent me. I only wish you could all see it....the photos do not do it justice. Michelle knows how much I love glitter and bling and this gift is full of both. There is a beautiful sticker on the front that just did not want to be photographed. It is just beautiful. I love the flowers and gems and letters on the front as well.

The can opens and this is what is inside. A pocketfull of little notecards and two beautiful sentiments about friendship. These are so wonderful...this is what makes blogging so much fun. You meet the most wonderful people who share their talents. Michelle I adore this and thank you so much for this gift. Please know it is appreciated by all who enter my stamp area.

Please pop over and visit Michelle. Her work is wonderful.

Hugs

Heather

Handmade Gifts Butterfly Hanging

2009-03-16T10:06:00.006-03:00

In February Michelle from Inspiration Blooms put out a challenge for handmade gifts. I took part and I think my gifts have all been received so I can finally show you what I made. I am very pleased with these wall hangings. I only had 4 players willing to participate so I only have 4 to show. I made these wall hangings using a chipboard base and 3 different stamps.... the butterfly is from Stamp Zia, the single bloom is from $bin at Michaels and Inkadinkado made the flourish of flowers. I embossed all images with Gold detail embossing powder and then painted with Twinkling H2Os. The sentiment is from Scrappin Cat. I hope you like these.

I punched a hole at the top with my Crop-a-dil and then using ribbons, Prismas and beads created the hanger.

I had a lovely time making these and I do hope they are enjoyed by the recipients. I am thinking of making something similar as Christmas gifts so you may see more.

Have a wonderful day. Its laundry day in the house...everybody decides to do laundry Sunday night and low and behold, Monday morning see me doing the majority of the laundry. I do so hate folding laundry. Gotta love your children but my land they can dirty a lot of clothes! I know they each use at least 3 towels per shower and at least that many facecloths. I counted today....23 towels and 19 facecloths from 3 teens! Where did I go wrong!!!

Till later

Hugs

Heather

Flower Fairy in Pink

2009-03-15T11:08:00.002-03:00

I just had to paint this stamp again. This Stamps Happen, Inc image is just so fun to color. Today I used a combination of Twinkling H2Os and Reeves Acrylic paints. I stamped the image using Versafine Onyx Black ink on Watercolor paper.

When putting the card together I knew it needed some embellishment but since there is so much going on in the image, I had to find something simple to embellish with. The ribbon is Martha Stewart and I used the oak leaf punch to create the twigs. The little stones are from Stampinbella.com. I used Zots to attach it all to the card. The base of the card is Confetti from The Paper Company and I distress the paper and used Vintage Photo Distress inks on the edges.

Have a wonderful weekend. Everybody is now getting up so its time to get breakfast ready. Talk later. Hugs

Heather