They are having a BlogHop between their creative team. Check it out by clicking on the title of the post for the rules and prizes.
I could sure use some new dies!!!
Sharon
Feb.18/09
"Scrapling" Challenge
There was a challenge Feb.13th on Cropstop.com weekly challenges to make a "scrapling" in red or pink, and use a Quickutz die. A scrapling is the bit of cardstock left over from cutting 12x12 paper if you make a 5" square card.
The size is 2" x 4", so it's quite narrow, and that's the challenge! Kind of like doing an ATC, but smaller again. Also they should be made with scraps of PP that have have laying around. No sense cutting into new paper, then you have more scraps!LOL
I was late in doing mine, so did a "Thank you" one, rather than valentines theme. The scalloped circle is a Quickutz cookie cutter die, and thank you is a sticker from my stash.
Sharon
Feb.16th
The size is 2" x 4", so it's quite narrow, and that's the challenge! Kind of like doing an ATC, but smaller again. Also they should be made with scraps of PP that have have laying around. No sense cutting into new paper, then you have more scraps!LOL
I was late in doing mine, so did a "Thank you" one, rather than valentines theme. The scalloped circle is a Quickutz cookie cutter die, and thank you is a sticker from my stash.
Sharon
Feb.16th
Bunny Zoe Blog Anniversary Candy
Bunny Zoe is giving away several prizes on her blog for her one year anniversary. You don't have to have a blog to enter. Read her post and you will see an email address for her. Go check it out by clicking on the title of this post.
Sharon
Feb.17th
Sharon
Feb.17th
Birthday Card
This is a folded flap birthday card I made for a friend with DCWV (Die Cuts With a View) Chocolate Frosting paper. The striped PP inside the card is also DCWV. Just love this paper, it's so pretty! Wish I had bought more at the time. The pink C/S is Bazzill Pink Bling. The circle dies are Quickutz Cookie Cutter Scalloped dies, edged with Brilliance White ink. Slot punch for the ribbon by Stampin'Up! The little "how sweet" verse is by Studio G stamps.
After you untie the ribbon, on the inside first fold, I used another scalloped circle stamped with "for you",punched some holes for lace effect, and added some Prima flowers. After opening that fold, you come to the final inside part of the card. I cut the bottom part of the paper with scalloped scissors, put together the cupcake using a Sizzix Sizzlet cupcake die, liquid pearls for the frosting, and Stickles Glitter. Birthday verse by "Snag Em" clear stamps.
Front of Card
Inside First Fold
Inside Card
Sharon
Feb.4/09
After you untie the ribbon, on the inside first fold, I used another scalloped circle stamped with "for you",punched some holes for lace effect, and added some Prima flowers. After opening that fold, you come to the final inside part of the card. I cut the bottom part of the paper with scalloped scissors, put together the cupcake using a Sizzix Sizzlet cupcake die, liquid pearls for the frosting, and Stickles Glitter. Birthday verse by "Snag Em" clear stamps.
Front of Card
Inside First Fold
Inside Card
Sharon
Feb.4/09
Who-o-o Loves You?
This afternoon, I did this card for my nephew Chris (age 12) in hospital. I'm sure he will get a kick out of the owl's googly eyes. The owl stamp is by Inkadinkado, and the heart border is by Great Impressions. I printed the verse on the 'puter, and sponged/edged the PP with Distress Ink, Brushed Corduroy.
Sharon
Feb.1/09
Sharon
Feb.1/09
Valentine Cupcake
The other day I bought a Paper Crafts magazine because they had the cutest cupcake cards on the front. So I CASE'd it and made a valentine cupcake. It took a little while because they didn't have the template in the mag. I had to draw one and am pleased with the result! My muse hasn't been around for about two weeks to give me any original ideas, so have to resort to CASEing. But then, that's what buying card magazines is all about - to give ideas, right???.(wink!)
I should have waited to take the pic in daylight because the colour is off a bit with my halogen overhead lights. I used Bazzill Pink Bling for the top; PP is by Daisy Bucket cut with decorative scallop scissors, and Bazzill Corduroy Brown for the main cupcake part of the card. Also I used a heart punch for the decorations on top of the cupcake,Pink Stickles on the hearts, and a Sizzlet die for the tiny tag.
Sharon
Jan.31/09
I should have waited to take the pic in daylight because the colour is off a bit with my halogen overhead lights. I used Bazzill Pink Bling for the top; PP is by Daisy Bucket cut with decorative scallop scissors, and Bazzill Corduroy Brown for the main cupcake part of the card. Also I used a heart punch for the decorations on top of the cupcake,Pink Stickles on the hearts, and a Sizzlet die for the tiny tag.
Sharon
Jan.31/09
More Valentines
Last night I did two "variations on a theme" valentines, using Inque Boutique See D's stamp, "Love Verse".
I had an idea in mind of graphic red, white and black, but I'm not sure I like the way they turned out. Might it be the damask background stamp is too busy, or maybe the paper should be a brighter red??? The only thing I do like is the glittery, red letter L.
The embossed hearts are Spellbinders Shapeabilities "Photo Corners".
Oh well, they will get mailed out anyhow, even if I'm not crazy about the finished product. (sigh) Where o where has my MUSE gone?? She hasn't been around for a couple of days........
Jan.28/09
I had an idea in mind of graphic red, white and black, but I'm not sure I like the way they turned out. Might it be the damask background stamp is too busy, or maybe the paper should be a brighter red??? The only thing I do like is the glittery, red letter L.
The embossed hearts are Spellbinders Shapeabilities "Photo Corners".
Oh well, they will get mailed out anyhow, even if I'm not crazy about the finished product. (sigh) Where o where has my MUSE gone?? She hasn't been around for a couple of days........
Jan.28/09
Afternoon with Marilyn and Robin
I drove to Antigonish with Robin today to meet with Marilyn at the Dragonfly Cafe. Great spot to eat - all homemade food, cookies and muffins. The Cookie Monster, my husband, put in his order for me to buy of a half a dozen of their cookies.
Afterwards, we headed to Lisa's store, "Scrap and Shop". She has so much of the latest stuff! I dropped a few $$$ there on a new Spellbinders Edgeabilities Die - corners, hearts, and a square; also some patterned paper and Bazzill Bling cardstock, all on sale!
Marilyn gave me and Robin a very pretty,magnetic four seasons calendar in a box. She is just so creative and comes up with the neatest little projects! Marilyn, you are so sweet...Thanks and hugs!
These are the little "double pocket" gift bags I made for Marilyn and Robin, filled with some embellies for Valentine's Day, and candy. The tutorial is on Splitcoasters:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/double_pocket_bag/
Afterwards, we headed to Lisa's store, "Scrap and Shop". She has so much of the latest stuff! I dropped a few $$$ there on a new Spellbinders Edgeabilities Die - corners, hearts, and a square; also some patterned paper and Bazzill Bling cardstock, all on sale!
Marilyn gave me and Robin a very pretty,magnetic four seasons calendar in a box. She is just so creative and comes up with the neatest little projects! Marilyn, you are so sweet...Thanks and hugs!
These are the little "double pocket" gift bags I made for Marilyn and Robin, filled with some embellies for Valentine's Day, and candy. The tutorial is on Splitcoasters:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/double_pocket_bag/
Queen and Co. New Products & Blog Candy
Queen and Co. are bringing out their new products which are listed with pics on their blog. They are also giving away some nice blog candy on Feb.1st (after the CHA show). Check out the details, and leave a comment on their blog by clicking on the title of my post. That will take you to their blog.
Sharon
Jan.20/09
Sharon
Jan.20/09
Scrapbook Page for Julie -Tuesday, Jan.20/09
I finally got around to doing a bachelorette party scrapbook page for my daughter Julie (the one on the left in the pic). She was married in Sept./07! There is still the journalling to do; however, have to call her to get details! (wink). The chipboard letters,embellies and rub-ons are from Die Cuts With A View "All Dressed Up". Don't know who makes the black bride/bachelorette paper which I picked up last fall at the local scrapbook store (looks brown in the pic for some reason??). The pink daisy paper is from last year's Stampin'Up! cattie, and I used Brilliance Pearlescent Orchid Pink ink to stamp the little flowers on the black paper. Man oh man, those round journalling dotted lines are some hard to do freehand....don't look too closely at wonkiness. LOL! The round embellie on the left has a black high heel shoe on it - sorry, the flash from the camera made a white spot on the pic. I would have taken another but the darn battery was just about all used up.
Sharon
Sharon
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