06.22.07
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at 4:22 am
So I’m really happy it’s Friday - it’s been a real busy week at the paid job and here at home. Hopefully the weekend will be a relaxing time with just a little house and yard work. I finally was able to get my other card sample for Julee’s card sketch done - it seemed to take forever for the Stickles to dry - especially on the flower center. I put Stickles on a large brad using several layers. The pattern paper is from Daisy Bucket’s “Whimsical Ladies” line which is perfectly paired with Paper Trey Ink’s “Little Lady”. Inks from Versamagic, a little Stickles, and don’t forget the Primas.
Also wanted to share a couple more projects I’ve completed lately. This next one was done for Linnecard’s DT weekly challenge - using Doodlebug. I created a little Designer Bag to hold 3X3 notecards and envys. Pattern paper from Doodlebug “Wedding” black and white collection. Inside of bag has white DB paper for the lining. Handle was made using DB paper frills with slim satin ribbon run through handle - attached with brads. Paper Frills wrapped around middle section. Flowers are covered chipboard run through Cuttlebug die and pieced together.
3X3 note card for designer bag. Cardstock from Stampin Up, Caribbean, white, black. Flower is chipboard covered with DB Black Wedding, run through Cuttlebug die, Paper Frills, sentiment from DB rubber stamps.
My last project to share is for a friend who recently lost her mother. I can’t imagine her sorrow - I’m really at a loss for words.
The above card uses SU’s retired “Nature’s Secret” stamp embossed with white EP and watercolored with SU’s new “Soft Sky” blue. SU Soft Sky cardstock and SEI “Morning Meadow” pattern paper. The pattern paper is really lush - it’s more of a velvet - so soft. A little piece of white Doodlebug embossed paper machine stitched and some American Crafts ribbon finish the card.
Hope you can stay cool today - it’s going to be a real HOT one here. Enjoy, Lila
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06.21.07
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at 9:21 am
My friend Julee has a BINGO party goin on her BLOG along with a sketch challenge. I’m not able to join in the BINGO because I just don’t have the time right now but I love a sketch challenge. Here’s one of mine.
The above sample uses new stamps and papers I’ve gotten in the last few weeks. The vase and flower stamp is a new hostess set from SU called “Vases in Vogue” and I was able to use some of the new “In Colors” from SU - the new SU stuff will be available to all July 1. I also used some new Fancy Pants pattern paper it matched the new SU colors perfectly. I’m still on my paper piecing kick and stamped the vase on pattern paper, trimmed and overlayed on the original stamped image. Now, I also have a NEW - NEW - NEW sentiment set from a NEW, NEW, NEW company called VERVE VISUAL. I had a chance to stamp with the company’s owner (she’s also the illustrator for the new sentiment set) and wanted to be one of the first to feature her talents!!!!!! She’s still working out a few fine details but the new company should be up and going soon - keep an eye out.
Stay tuned and I’ll have another sample for the sketch challenge later today - just waiting for my Stickles to dry before final assembly. Enjoy, Lila
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06.19.07
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at 4:41 am
My Linnecard challenge for this week was to use the manufacturer Doodlebug - now, Doodlebug has some of the cutest papers, embellishments and rubber…. oh, what do I do first? Well, my first project was for a little girl who’s turning one. Pretty simple project and matching card. Both were die cut at my local craft store - then I added the Doodlebug embellishments and papers. The card is die cut in a onesie shape, pleated the DB pattern paper and machine stitched to make the collar. A circle punch taken to the pattern paper, then the circle layered on blue cardstock and trimmed with my Provo Craft mini scallop scissors. Final add ons a small white grosgrain ribbon, a couple of tiny buttons for the onesie closure at the bottom (attached a small piece of Velcro to actually hold the “snaps” closed). Rub ons from Doodlebug and MM.
The little pyramid gift box - very simple - Die cut the solid pink at local craft store, ran a small piece through with pattern paper for the top. Taped DB Paperfrills around inside edge for the scallop on the lid. Punched a circle from the pattern paper, tied a little grosgrain knot, attached with glue dot, and a little MM “Sweet” rub on.
A picture of the ensemble together.
I’m ready for a first birthday celebration. Enjoy Lila
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06.17.07
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at 7:30 pm
The weather here was awesome - spent a little time outside doing lawn and garden work - a little housekeeping and then some stamping.
This first card was done using some of the final pieces from Love Elsie - Roxie paper. Selected words were highlighted with PrismaMarkers, stamped image is from Hero Arts and colored with PrismaMarkers. Scalloped edge trimmed with my Provo Craft scissors.
My next samples is one of my favorites I’ve done lately. It uses some new stamps that my bestest friend, Kim, gave me - an entire sheet of Oxford Impressions - already mounted - now that is a true friend. The cage, bird, “Bird” phrase and sentiment were stamped with Pallette Burnt Umber. Coloring done with PrimsaMarkers and blender. Pattern paper is from Basic Gray, Lily Kate. I really liked how the “Bird” medallion turned out - stamped on white, punched with oval, mounted on gold mirror like cardstock and trimmed with my mini scallop Provo Craft scissors.
I really like Provo Craft decorative scissors because I’m left handed. Most scissors, unless they are made specifically for left-handed people, are very challenging for me to use. In order for me to use, say for example, Fiskars, I have to turn them upside down so I can see what I’m cutting and have the edge cut the direction I want…… Provo Craft are meant to be used by either right or left handed people.
So glad the hiccups seem to have been resolved over at Splitcoaststampers. If you haven’t seen the Dirty Dozen Design Team gallery this month you must visit.
Stay tuned have a couple more projects completed, photographed and just need a little editing. Enjoy, Lila
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06.13.07
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at 5:31 pm
Well, sorry I haven’t been around for a couple of days, SCS had a little hiccups that effected both the website and our blogs. I lost the last two samples I posted so will share again. No real card recipe information because I don’t really have the time to retype. Inks were VersaMagic, Stamp Sets were Technique Tuesday, paper Cosmo Cricket. For more detailed information you can look on Linnecards.com gallery under weekly challenges 6/4/07. Thanks for understanding.
Kim and Julee came over on Monday afternoon for some stamping play…. Come back soon and I will have some new pictures for you. Enjoy, Lila
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06.05.07
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at 4:33 am
So my “Paying in Forward” does not involve blog candy or give aways to those who visit my blog, but rather sending my projects and card creations to someone who may need a little lift or bright spot in their day. One of the Yahoo Groups I belong to has an area for RAK or Sharing requests. The following cards were done for a 3 year old little boy and a 15 year old boy - both with terminal illnesses. First I can’t even imagine the heartache a mother, father and other family members must feel.
The above card was for the 3 yr old little boy. It uses Crate Paper, Technique Tuesday “Gee Whiz” stamps, and VersaMagic Aspen Mist, Sahara Sand, and Pumpkin Spice. I made a mask by cutting an oval, using the negative and stippling the color through. Once stippled was done, lifted mask and stamped the “G”, “iggle”, and gorilla/monkey. Slot punched the left edge and ran some May Arts ribbon through, tied on front.
The above card was for the 15 yr old boy. There is no stamping involved - I know hard to believe. I used some of the new KI Memories Love Elsie “Roxie” paper, cut for card front, and highlighted a couple of the doodles with alcohol ink pens (Prismamarkers). Then I used a little Stickles here and there. The stars are Heidi Swapp ghosts colored with the alcohol pens and then adhered with MM brads.
I find it challenging for me to create cards that young adults, especially young men, would like to receive. I tried to keep this card bright and cheerful and not girly.
I must also note that I created these cards and shared for my first assignment on Linnecards Design Team. The challenge was “Inking”. Stay tuned for a couple more to share tomorrow as I pay it forward. Enjoy, Lila
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06.03.07
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at 3:38 pm
Well it has been quite a while since I’ve posted on the ol’ BLOG. I could give a million reasons - but the main one is I’ve been busy. My husband and I took a trip to Kamloops, British Columbia for an extended, extended Memorial Day weekend. Scott had lumber industry business there and I got to tag along. We took two days there and back and spent a couple of days there. Unfortunately there were no Rubber Stamping stores - can you believe it. I finally found a scrapbook store - uh, I have more stuff on my dining room table - now what’s wrong with that picture (no, my table is not to full…….) anyway the only gig in that town I could find was Michael’s - we have one here…… Other reasons include the end of the school year and those activities and working on a few creations with deadlines. So now I’m done and back at it.
Yesterday I received my PatStamps Technique Junkie Newsletter - WOWZA!!! not only are the techniques awesome but the artwork it just stunning. If you don’t subscribe I highly recommend - now I may be a little bias since I’m on the TJ Design Team but man there are some really good artists: Leigh O’Brien, Vada Schutz, Connie Piotter, Connie Babbert, Lisa Somerville, Kimm Bennington-Thompson, Cindy Roos, of course Pat Huntoon, and Guest Designers for this issue Nancy Young and Judy Jackson. Pat does a wonderful job with not only the newsletter but step-by-step pictures with detailed supply lists and instruction - then a couple times a year she has a CD with the techniques and artwork all in one place. So I just gave to share one of what I think is the best cards I’ve done. I loved the technique and the stamps from Impression-Obsessions are to dye for… Since this was specifically for TJ Newsletter I won’t be sharing the specifics and how to’s - the technique is called Faux Flocking and you are more than welcome to subscribe to the newsletter - tell Pat I sent you…. enjoy the creation.
I’ve also been in a creative frenzy for Linnecards - June is my first month on Sharon’s Linnecards Design Team and I’m feeling real good with my mojo - I would describe as “on high octane” - I’m feeling really good about the creations. My first assignment was for a technique - INK!!! Well, if you know me at all that is right up my alley. Here’s a sample warm up using Alcohol Marker Ink - specifically PrismaMarkers - ya, I jumped on that band wagon - only slightly though….right now I can hold all my markers in two hands. I used a new paper from KI Memories “Love, Ellsie-Roxie” for the background, highlighted a couple of the doodles with the Prismas - and then embellished with some Heidi Swapp and a little Stickles. This is for my oldest daughter, Courtney - it is accompanying a little care package to her with most of the entire line - remember this was just a warm up. As soon as I can - once the others are up on Linnecard (it’s free - you really should take a look at the gallery) I will get around to posting here - so stay tuned.
Enjoy and will have more to come, Lila
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