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Mojo Contest

2012-01-08T17:07:00.003-05:00

Well, is has been ages since I was able to post a mojo entry, but here is this weeks. All the paper and cs are Su, and so are the stamps.

The mojo sketch is here.

One more card with my Authentique paper

2012-01-04T11:12:00.003-05:00

The image is from the gift pack from Victorian Trading that my dh got me for Christmas - I was spoiled!

thanks

Valentine Swap over at Inspire, Swap Chat

2012-01-04T11:11:00.003-05:00

The paper is from MME, and the stamp is Stampin Up. I coloured the image with my copics

thanks for looking!

Authentique - Blissful

2011-12-31T15:17:00.004-05:00

Beautiful paper, this stuff

These are for my January kit from the Learning Factory

The vintage pics are my brother, grandma Flasko and me!

Christmas G45 tag + 6x6 album pages

2011-11-05T16:11:00.002-04:00

Just a few simple things I made for friends over at Inspire, Swap, Chat.

The paper is all G45, and the stamps are Stampin'Up and Inkadinkado. The ink is Ranger and Versafine. The pointsetties are from the $ store.

Bo Bunny EtCetera

2011-10-29T10:54:00.002-04:00

I love this paper from BoBunny - it features that vintage-y, distressed feel that I love so much, and the heaviness of the paper makes it so nice to craft with.

These are the two scrapbook pages that I made with my November designer kit from the Learning Factory.

I used my EK Success Lattice punch for the trim, and threaded different ribbons through the centre.

Lately, I have been experimenting with different ribbon techniques, and love the look of folded ribbon.

The stamps are from Stampin' Up and TPC Studio. The ink is all Ranger, and the stickles are too. I applied them in a flourish pattern.

The bling flourish was provided with the kit. The chipboard is from my stash, but, sorry I don't know the manufacturer. I think (?) it is L'il Davis, but I can't be sure.

These two pages use three photographs each! That's way more than I usually scrap with, but I am really happy with the matching lay puts.

thanks to Joanne at the learning Factory!

Katherine

The Learning Factory - November Kit

2011-10-29T10:48:00.002-04:00

These are all the cards I made with my November Kit from the Learning Factory. The patterned paper is all from BoBunny EtCetera line, and all the card stock is from Bazzill.

The stamps are all Stampin' Up, and the ink is all from Ranger.

The flowers are from Petaloo, and the ribbon was in the it.

I love distress, and pretty much there is at least a tiny bit of distress on each card.

I tried sewing with my machine on the "Faith" card, and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out!

thanks to Joanne for the chance to be a designer.

Katherine

A Hallowe'en Tag

2011-10-02T18:17:00.003-04:00

I brayered the background on this one and used Inkadinkado and SU stamps Love the sentiment?

WCMD Challenges

2011-10-02T18:14:00.001-04:00

These cards were all for challenges over at Inspire Swap Chat on WCMD weekend!

I am a designer at Learning Factory!~

2011-10-01T08:37:00.003-04:00

I've been dying to put these up here!

These are the cards, lo's, and tags that I made for the Learning Factory as designer . My six month stint starts today on WCMD!

The paper in the kit was all G45. I paired it with SU & MFT stamps, and made all the embellies myself.

The rosettes are easy with my scor-pal, but you could use whatever scoring tool you have. Scor every quarter inch, fold like an accordian, glue the two ends so you have a circle, and press the tube into a flat shape over a sticky circle. I add a drop of hot glue to hold it secure. Cover the glue with an embellished circle , and Voila - a perfect rosette!

The paper flowers are just rolled paper! Cut a circle, and then turn it into a sprial by cutting round and round, , and twist tightly at the end of a pencil, glue it all down to the end piece with hot glue. Oh, start at the outside of the circle.

The ribbon rosettes are easy too! Take a length of ribbon about 6 inches, and stuch along one edge, gather it loosely by pulling on the thread. It will start to circle on itself, then sew the two ends loosely. Attach to another sticky circle around the edge, and then cover the middle with an embellished circle/ Easy Peasy!

Both pics on the layouts are me, one cica 1970, and the other at my University Convocation on June 13, 1989!

The website for Learning Facotry is here.

A few cards for school (TOY Fund)

2011-09-25T17:42:00.003-04:00

I volunteered to make the cards for the TOY Fund (Thinking of You) at school this year.

We donate $ and when someone is sick or suffers a loss or has a baby or gets married we send a small gift.

I hope everyone likes them!

I'm a designer!

2011-09-18T08:08:00.002-04:00

I just picked up my kit for my first month as a designer at my LSS "The Learning Factory"

Their web site is here. They are not an online store, but if you ever pass through Brantford, be sure to stop in!

The kit is G45 "An ABC Primer", and I couldn't be more happy about that first choice for me.

When my pages go up in the store I will post them here.

Round or Square mojo - Shabby chic!

2011-08-31T14:07:00.003-04:00

This is pretty much the last mojo for the summer that I will be able to complete during the day - back to school next week :(

Almost all of the paper here is from Michael's (their bins at the front - the background paper is a desktop calender , and the two squares are re purposed little cards).

I used a $ store stencil & lots of Tim Holtz ink, and my cuttlebug for the die cut wings & Fleur de lis. The ribbon is from dollar tree and the flower is from Len's. 'Best Wishes' is an outline sticker.

The sketch is MOJO 206, and can be found here.

Card Pattern 130 - Another "shabby" card

2011-08-29T12:23:00.003-04:00

This is my entry for Card Patterns 130, although I used this l/o on an earlier Christmas card, too!

The paper is from Websters, and Scrapbook Essentials. The sticker is too! The butterfly is cut out from a wine label!, and I made the stick pin.

The pattern can be found here.

Christmas Challenge Using Card Patterns 130

2011-08-29T12:19:00.003-04:00

The paper is G45, the stamps and ink are SU, and my cuttlebug. I added a doily, and some vintage music sheet on the chipboard. The pattern is from Card Patterns, and can be found here.

The challenge is for Faith's weekly challenge to make a vintage Christmas card over at Inspire , Swap , Chat.

Altered Desk Organizer

2011-08-26T10:54:00.003-04:00

This is for the August Graphic45 challenge over at Inspire, Swap, Chat.

The pp is all Graphic45, and the chipboard 'k' and gems and flower are all from the $store.

New MOJO

2011-08-25T13:44:00.004-04:00

This is for the latest mojo sketch, and can be found here.

The pp is Tim Holtz, and Pink Paislee, the ribbon, button, and image are all from my stash, the border is Martha Stewart, and my nesties. I covered a piece of BG chipboard with vintage music sheet, and added a healthy dose of acrylic paint. The chipboard butterfly is K-Ology.

thanks for looking!

Other cards based on CardPatterns

2011-08-24T10:24:00.002-04:00

Just some fun using the same sketch as Card Patterns 129.

The Autumn card is for the weekly challenge over at Inspire Swap Chat.

The paper is BG, and the stamps are SU.

The middle card features a Verve stamp.

thanks for looking!

Card Patterns 129

2011-08-24T10:16:00.003-04:00

I was super excited to see on Monday morning that I had been chosen as a "Super Six" at Card Patterns - woohoo! The blog is here.

I think I'm gonna like this challenge blog - the los are excellent, and the entries are so good to look at!

Here is this week's entry - BG paper, Flourishes stamps, copics, memento. and lots of spellbinders. The ribbon is Chatterbox, and the pearls are Scrapbook Essentials.

thanks for looking!

Card Patterns 128

2011-08-19T13:54:00.002-04:00

I just discovered a new challenge blog yesterday - Card Patterns - quite by accident! The blog is here.

The pp and cs are Scrapbook Essentials, the flower, trim, and ribbon are from my stash. The butterfly is from a wine label ;} and the glass button is K-Ology. The chipboard is BG, and I covered it with vintage music sheet. I used quite a bit of MM Manila acrylic paint.

Distressed Technique

2011-08-16T08:47:00.003-04:00

The pp is DaisyD, the ephemera, and the pic are from ,y collection, MM paint, Jolees frame coated with Rock Candy Stickles, and the metal tag was a gift from a swap. The buttons are also unknown, and I used Ranger crackle paint from Tim Holtz on the heart, which I hand cut. The definition phrase was cut from a piece of paper that I think I got from the dollar store, and I have no idea of the manufacturer.

Learning Factory is having a contest

2011-08-16T08:35:00.002-04:00

The Learning Factory is having a contest, and this is my entry. I'm having trouble posting it to their site.

The pp is Tim Holts, and DCWV, the stamps are all Tim Holtz Visual Artistry, and the ink is all Ranger. I used a couple of Tim Holtz/ Sizzix folders, and I made the flowerd myself by melting some satin ribbon.

Another Challenge Card

2011-08-16T08:32:00.004-04:00

The pp is Pink Paislee again, the stamp is Inkadinkado, the little gems are acrylic buttons I found for using in water vases, and the ribbon and lace I found at a used clothing shop.

Challenge card for Inspire Swap Chat

2011-08-16T08:29:00.003-04:00

The pp is Pink Paislee, and the the stamp is TPC. Everything else is from my stash the buttons, the binding and the stick pin I made myself

Mojo 204

2011-08-15T17:47:00.002-04:00

This is for Mojo 204. The sketch is here.

The pp is MME, the stamps are SU, and I brayered the background

Mojo 203

2011-08-11T09:48:00.002-04:00

The pp is DCWV, the stamp is Inkadinkado, the ribbon is from my stash, and I used my MS punch. I made the embellie myself!

The sketch can be found here.

Mojo 202

2011-08-07T08:58:00.003-04:00

I just made it in time for MOJO 202. The sketch is here.

The cs is assorted, and the pp is BoBunny. The stamps are Prairie Rubber, and SU, and I've coloured the image with my Prismas.

The pearls are some wedding doodads. I used a Cuttlebug cut & emboss for the shells.

Thanks to Julie for a sketch that was a tough one!

a Card Contest over at ISC

2011-07-31T13:22:00.003-04:00

thanks to Jenny over at Inspire Swap Chat for such a cute little card kit!

K

Case Study # 50

2011-07-30T08:31:00.003-04:00

The white cs is from Staples, and the coloured cs is Bazzill, the stamp is Verve. I used my EK Success punches for the border and the leaves, and my nesties for the label. The ink is SU.

This is for my sister who just lost her husband - thoughts and prayers to her young family.

The sketch is from CASE study - this was the perfect design for a sympathy card, and could not have come at a better time. The sketch is here.

Mojo 201 - A birthday card for Sam

2011-07-30T08:22:00.003-04:00

This is for my nephew Sam who turns two in August.

The stamps are all SU, and the cs is Colorbook and SU.

The buttons and ribbon are from my stash.

The sketch is mojo, and can be found here.

Thanks to Julie at Vereve for another great sketch.

Case Study Challenge #49

2011-07-24T08:52:00.002-04:00

I hadn't had a chance to particpate in CASE STUDY CHALLENGE in awhile, but I just love that cards there. The inspiration can be found here.

The stamps are SU, as well as the ink. The flower and the ribbon are both just cheapies from the dollar store, and I used my nesties.

thanks for taking a look!

K

Swap cards for mojo 200

2011-07-21T07:53:00.003-04:00

These are for a swap at Inspire Swap Chat, and I have followed the mojo 200 sketch again.

The stamp is Rachelle Anne Miller. and the pp is MME, the buttons are BG, and it is coloured with my copics.

A prototype for a Bonbonierrie

2011-07-21T07:52:00.003-04:00

Someone at work asked me to create a 'bonbonierrie for a wedding giveaway. This is a bar of Lavender soap wrapped up for the ladies

Tag You're it a la Jennifer McGuire

2011-07-21T07:49:00.002-04:00

This is for a game of "Tag...You're it" over at Inspire, Swap, Chat

I promised Vicki a tag in the style of Jennifer McGuire - hope she likes it!

Mojo 200

2011-07-20T07:43:00.003-04:00

WOW - Mojo has posted 200 layouts
The sketch is here

Almost all of this is G45

Mojo 199

2011-07-15T11:15:00.003-04:00

Wow! two weeks in a row for me and mojo! The sketch can be found here.

The pp is K-Ology, and whisper white cs. The ribbon and lace are from my stash, and the stamps are Tattered Angels. The ink is SU, and VersaFine.

A few tags for My Guest Designer Job

2011-07-08T08:11:00.005-04:00

The pp is BoBunny and the stamps and ink are all Tim Holtz/ Ranger.

The Learning Factory website is here.

They do not have an online store but it's a great stop if you're in Brantford ON.

Some other work based on mojo

2011-07-08T08:04:00.002-04:00

The top and bottom cards also use the latedt mojo sketch.

The missdle sketch is a bit of Steampunk.

Mojo 198 - My mother in law's B-Day

2011-07-08T07:55:00.002-04:00

I haven't gotten my act together for mojo in a while but now that summer holidays have started I had a chance for this one. The sketch can be found here.

The pp is CosmoCricket Material Girl. The cs is a manila folder and SU Whisper White. The image is stamped with Memento and coloured with my copics. The buttons are from my stash. The stamps are My Favorite Things and Studio G.

I'm a guest designer

2011-06-29T19:59:00.002-04:00

These are for The Learning Factory - our LSS

The paper is BoBunny Timepiece and the cs is all Bazzill

Words Only challenge over at ISC

2011-05-15T15:12:00.003-04:00

Check out the weekly challenge over at Inspire, Swap , Chat - words only a card - lightly embellished

this was supposed to be for my husband, but he saw me making it, and asked "who's that for?"

I told him 'my boyfriend!', with just enough pf a pause before I said "YOU!"

K

Other cards I been working on...

2011-05-15T13:28:00.002-04:00

Just playing around with stuff!

MOJO 190 - A card for my SIL

2011-05-15T13:23:00.003-04:00

I am loving my new Amy Butler Lotus pp and stamps!

I coloured the image with prismas, and the only elements that are not from this line are the ribbon from the $ store, and the pearls which are from 'who knows where!" The leaves are from two different ounches, and EK Success one, and a SU one.

The lo is MOJO 190 and can be found here.

Bday card for my brother

2011-05-07T12:53:00.002-04:00

Also using the latest mojo sketch, BG papers, and a funny stamp set from SU

No stamping Mojo

2011-05-07T12:41:00.002-04:00

The sketch is based on the latest mojo, and can be found here.

The papers are all DaisyD, and the cs is Bazzill. The paper flower is from my stash and inked with two Ranger inks (Mustard, and Broken China). The ribbon is Chatterbox.

Thanks to Julie at Verve for another great sketch & contest.

Katherine

Round or Square mojo!

2011-04-30T15:04:00.003-04:00

Just having some fun with a silhouette stamp from SU, Core'dinations cs, and an SU embosslits

Case Study #36

2011-04-25T14:42:00.006-04:00

This is my interpretation of Case Study this week - the original from Silke, and the others on the Case team can be seen here.

The stamp is from SU, and the inks are Ranger on watercolour paper.

I loved the part of Silke's design that 'hung' off the circle. I didn't change much on the design, I just changed the proportions a bit, so that I could fit all the swirly watercolour.

The ribbon is from Walmart, and the cs is scraps I had.

The sentiment is from ArtWarehouse.

thanks for looking!

A second mojo

2011-04-20T17:43:00.002-04:00

loved it so much, used it twice!

Two Challenges in one

2011-04-20T16:31:00.004-04:00

This is loosely based on mojo, and can be found here.

The stamps are SU, the pp is BG, and the cs is all Bazzill.

I coloured with Prismas, and the die cut is Time Holtz

thanks

K

A few more cards

2011-04-17T18:36:00.003-04:00

A new (to me) SU set called Knobbly Gnomes, and a Greeting Farm set called 'Cowgirl'

A Few cards while the computer was down

2011-04-17T18:35:00.002-04:00

Just fooling around with some new stamps.

Cool Flower technique

2011-04-17T18:33:00.002-04:00

I saw this flower technique here The pp is pinkpaislie, and I love it!

Steampunk Mojo

2011-04-10T15:02:00.004-04:00

This is a bit of Steampunk that I am experimenting with.

The pp is Graphic45, the image is ArtChix, the ephemera is from my stash, and it is the first time I've really used my cricut.

The lo is mojo, and can be seen here.

Another card based on MOJO

2011-04-02T17:51:00.002-04:00

AND the second post today!

The pp is from a company called gcd, and it has a linen texture to it - very pretty in person.

The lo is MOJO again!

The stamp is SU, and yes that is set 45! I coloured it with my copics, and added some ribbon.

Graphic 45 Springtime stamps & tag

2011-04-02T16:33:00.002-04:00

This is for my oldest niece, whose birthday is in April. PP and stamp is Graphic 45, and the cs is Bazzill. The pin, bead and ribbon are from my stash. The colouring is Prisma. The acrylic flower is from a dollar store hair band (doesn't it look like Webster's Pages?) Stickles glitter on the wings, and a MS punch. The sketch is MOJO, and can be found here. The challenge is for the April challenge at Inspire, Swap, Chat. thanks

Tag You're it!

2011-03-26T10:30:00.004-04:00

This is a bright, cheerful card that I made for an on-going game over at ISC.

The image is Mo Manning, the pp is BG, the cs is Bazzill, and the flower and the ribbon are from the dollar store.

The sketch is Mojo, and can be seen here.

I coloured the image with Prismacolors.

thanks

K

Vintage Inspired (again!)

2011-03-20T17:26:00.002-04:00

BG Curio & DCWV Rustic paper on these two cards & two more sets of stamps now used - 43 woot woot!

Nephew's BDay

2011-03-20T17:25:00.003-04:00

This is mostly SU - just the brad is from the dollar store.

Two sets here, for a total of 41 sets now used

Swap Cards for ISC - Vintage Inspired

2011-03-19T12:22:00.004-04:00

These are for a swap I am hosting over at Inspire, Swap, Chat - please consider joining in!

The stamps are SU, Unity, And Paper Salon. The paper is DCWV and K-Ology. The buttons and ribbon are from my stash, and the die cut is Cuttlebug. The flourish is from K-Ology too!

I gathered the ribbon with thread, added some beads, and kept the needle and thread as an embellie.

The sketch is courtesy of MojoMonday.

I've used 2 more new stamp sets, bringing the total up to 39 sets now used. Although I must admit I cheated - I bought stamps for my SU order - had to!

Mojo 181

2011-03-13T15:55:00.002-04:00

Tres Jolie paper, Verve stamps, SU ink, and feathers. I hand cut the butterfly. The lo is courtesy of Mojo - thanks Julie!

A Sympathy Card

2011-03-13T15:54:00.002-04:00

This is sympathy card for a friend. Tres Jolie paper, Su ink, Verve stamps.

Seaside card

2011-03-13T15:51:00.003-04:00

This is for a swap over at ISC - Prairie Rubber Stamps, Prismacolour pencils, Versafine ink, and Bazzill cs

Round or Square Latest Mojo 180

2011-03-05T13:17:00.003-05:00

This is for my SIL. The pp is BG, the stamp is Fiskars, the ribbon and the flower are from the Dollar store. Coloured with copics, and Tim Holtz Pumice stone for the distressing.

Not quite my latest cards

2011-03-05T13:12:00.002-05:00

These are a few weeks old, but I hadn't had a chance to post them yet.

ISC Challenges - A pinwheel card

2011-02-21T14:53:00.001-05:00

The pp is American Crafts and the stamp is SU

ISC CHallenges Graphic 45

2011-02-21T14:52:00.003-05:00

An altered Coaster

the pp is Renaissance Faire, and the stamps are Cherry Arte and Chapel Road

Inspire Swap Chat Challenges

2011-02-21T14:49:00.001-05:00

This was a challenge at ISC to make a card & a box

Vintage Note Cards

2011-02-20T18:43:00.002-05:00

These are for a swap over at Inspire, Swap, Chat

MMe paper and Unity stamps

Mojo 177

2011-02-13T14:15:00.002-05:00

This is my fav card that I've done in awhile.

All the pp is Basic Grey 'Curio', the stamp is from Unity, and the seam binding & vintage button are from my stash.

The sketch is from Mojo - thanks Julie!

Some more Valentine's

2011-02-13T14:13:00.002-05:00

Valentine's Cards

2011-02-13T14:11:00.003-05:00

I sold some Valentine's at work this year. Some were popular, some not

DH 's Valentine

2011-02-13T14:07:00.002-05:00

I was inspired by an old SU catalogue

the CS is all Bazzill, the stamps are SU, and the brads are MM

Mojo - Snowmen Gang

2010-11-07T13:40:00.003-05:00

Another stamp set inked - this is #20! This set is from SU.

The sketch is mojo, and I coloured the image with my copics.

The snowflake embellies are all from the dollar store, as is the feather. The pearls are a wedding pearl spray. The sparkle on the snowmen is Ranger stickles.

An Orchid Greeting

2010-11-07T13:37:00.003-05:00

Another stamp set used - this is a Stampendous set called Orchid Greeting. The sketch is *kinda* the latest mojo.

An Ugly Card

2010-10-31T19:52:00.003-04:00

This is for a birthday challenge over at ISC - use up some UGLY patterned paper - here's mine. Believe it or not this is K&Co paper! Just to be on the safe side of UGLY, I added the ugliest embellie sticker I could find! Gaak!

My challenge for this week over @ ISC

2010-10-31T19:48:00.002-04:00

It's my turn for the challenge at ISC this week, so I've posted a 'felt' challenge.

Any card, any occasion, homemade felt embellie, or purchased.

I made this ghost with a cuttlebug die, the Quickkutz grave yard embossing folder, some white ink, and a Studio sticker. I inked the punched moon with 'Going Gray' from SU. The ribbon is from the dollar store.

My 17th Wedding anniversary

2010-10-24T10:28:00.002-04:00

October 23, 1993 was sunny and warm, and the perfect day for a fall wedding! Here's to my dh. We had a perfect anniversary yesterday.

Nick's Bday Card

2010-10-24T10:26:00.002-04:00

He'll be driving soon, so I went with a car themed masculine card. Most of this card is from Tim Holtz & Ranger.

WCMD A card for my brother

2010-10-03T18:53:00.003-04:00

This is loosely based on the Mojo Sketch, and features an Inkadinkado stamp set called "Road Trip" - number 18!

I coloured the image with my copics, and the stamped background uses SU ink. The stamp set is from Autumn Leaves, and I use it all the time!

The inside of the card reads "You're not old, you're retro"

WCMD ...ARTCHIX ATC

2010-10-03T18:41:00.003-04:00

A simple ATC - the image is a cs sticker from Tim Holtz, and the wings are Wilton leaf cake thingies!

Happy World Card Making Day!

2010-10-02T17:14:00.002-04:00

These are the cards I made today for all of the challenges over at ISC for WCMD. Gemini Jen has donated some awesome prizes for the challenges!

All told, I have used 5 new sets of stamps for my challenge - so I am up to 17 sets! woohoo! Three SU sets, one CC designs stamp, and one Fiskars set are now inked, and I can let go of the guilt!

CASE Study

2010-09-26T09:00:00.002-04:00

I found a new (for me!) challenge blog called CASE Study, and I love it! Find it here -

The trick is to find inspiration from the "MUSE", and from the design team's take on the muse's card - well I did find inspiration - I made this card at 6:00 in the morning - couldn't sleep again.

It's a terrible pic, it looks all misshapen, but despite that I'm very happy with this card,

The craft paper is repurposed file folder, the embossing folder & stamp are SU, prismacolor pencils, and a dimensional butterfly sticker.

Mojo 157 & two seasonal cards

2010-09-24T19:35:00.004-04:00

Both of these cards use the latest Mojo sketch (thanks Julee), and both are for challenges over at ISC.

The top card uses a previously un-inked Inkadinkado set (that's 11 so far!), and the bottom card used spellbinder nestie dies to create the pumpkin. Oh yah, the SU wheel was previously un-inked so that's TWELVE sets! yipee skipee!

I used my copics to colour both images.

artchix vintage lady

2010-09-19T17:03:00.002-04:00

My keyboard is still trouble - but these are for a swap over at ISC.

mojo & absolutely no stamping! eek!

2010-09-18T09:10:00.002-04:00

These are Hallowe'en papers from MME.

'cuse the short post my keyboard is acting up and it seems as of half the keys are not working the first time! aargh!

Mojo 155 & Swaps Galore!

2010-09-12T07:57:00.002-04:00

I loved this sketch so much I made two different ones! Both of these cards are for swaps over at ISC.

Here's the MOJO sketch that they are based on. As always thanks to Julee at Verve for the great sketches and to everyone at mojo.

Both images are from swaps so I can;t count these cards for my stamp challenge so for the record I'm still at ten stamp sets.

The top card is also for the weekly challenge over at ISC.

The cs is all Bazzill the pink patterned paper is BG the other is MME. I coloured the HM with Prismacolors and the Tilda with copics. Everything else is from my stash.

thanks for looking! I love comments so drop me a line

Fall Birthday.. A brayer approach

2010-08-31T15:01:00.002-04:00

I am on a roll...another stamp set used - ca ching, that's 10 so far. This one is from Inkadinkado, and it's called "Fall Season", and this is the most posting I 've ever managed in one month!

I used Ranger Glossy paper, brayered 3 colours of SU ink, and then stamped the tree.

All of the leaves- fiddly - were then attached. The sentiment is from "Watercolor Trio", and i've used it lots 'o' times!

Mojo 154: Round or Square?

2010-08-30T17:45:00.004-04:00

Round of course!

Note to self: when you use a nestie to create a round card, try to arrange the scallops so that the card sits straighter! lol

This is a crafty secrets stamp that I have never used before, so I'm up to nine stamp sets inked up!

And, this mojo is rocking on a MONDAY! two weeks in a row! Of course, next week it is back to school, so I'm sure to be posting on Sunday, right before the deadline!

This is the first time I've tried some vintage 'new to me' binding tape. I love the bows I've been seeing around the web, and picked up some today at a second hand store - 50% off today, so I got nine packages of ribbon, lace & bias tape, all kinds of colours, all different lengths, for $9. Each pack contained at least two spools of 'finds'.

The cs is Bazzill & SU Whisper White, Memento & copic, and a button from my stash. Punches were Fiskars & EK Success, and of course, my cuttlebug.

House Mouse for the Holidays

2010-08-29T19:31:00.004-04:00

I had these images from a swap and decided to use them. They are for a HM Holiday swap.

The pp is MME, bazzill cs, ribbon from my stash, and coloured with my prismacolor pencils.

Clean and Simple - Christmas

2010-08-29T19:28:00.003-04:00

These are for a swap at ISC - Clean and Simple Christmas.

I don't usually craft like this, I like lots of layers, but I am very happy with how they turned out.

I used another stamp set for my challenge - 8 Sets so far! This is an SU set.

I used my Tattered Angels screen in my Big Shot to emboss, and Zing embossing powder on the reindeer.

Asian Inspired Iris Fold

2010-08-25T14:28:00.003-04:00

The sketch challenge over at ISC can be seen here
Hope that works;(

The iris fold was accomplished with my nesties oval, and I used metallic ribbon instead of paper.

I was able to use another un-inked stamp set, this time from Inkadinkado "Asian Characters". So, the tally is seven ink sets now used! The kanji stamp is from Prairie Rubber stamp, and I've used it before.

I coloured the image with my copics, after stamping with Memento ink, and the flowers are confetti from the $ store.

thanks for looking!

Butterfly Collage & Stamp Challenge

2010-08-24T09:56:00.005-04:00

I'm on a roll here,folks!

The 4x4 chipboard collage is for the designer's lottery over at ISC, and features another un-inked stamp set, this time from Inkadinkado called Morphic Bugs, and ephemera from my stash.

The card is scraplifted from the current SU catalogue, from the front cover, and features two stamp sets, "Sense of Time", and "Elements of Style" which I've never used before. I also used two stamps from "Notably Ornate", so I am up to a grand total of six stamp sets for my challenge.

Details from the card include gold stickles on the frame, and crackle accents on the small clock face. The ink is Ranger and Versafine black.

thanks for stopping by!

Mojo Monday...on a MONDAY!

2010-08-23T17:09:00.003-04:00

Imagine that, I finished a MojoMonday sketch on a Monday!

This is for a weekly challenge at ISC to use only flat stickers from our stash! When I started scrapping, I went nutso crazy buying stickers - surprise, I know, and when I look back at old scrapbooks, and cards, that was the only technique I had - the artful arrangement of stickers! So now, to go back to stickers is funny.

These are some baby stickers I had, I don't even know the manufacturer, and DCWV cs. The ribbon is from my stash. I used my cuttlebug nesties and the textile folder. Of course, the sketch is MOJO.

So, even though this does not count towards my self imposed stamp challenge, I'm glad I used up some stickers, and I think the card turned out pretty well!

Confessions of a Stamp-a-holic

2010-08-22T18:03:00.004-04:00

My stamp collection has reached monstrous proportions; and yet, every day, I see new stamp sets that I want to own!

Well enough!

I am making a vow here today that I cannot, must not, will not purchase another stamp set, until all my stamp sets have seen ink!

There, I said it! I WILL NOT BUY ANY MORE STAMPS!!!!

Unless someone is willing to GIVE me stamps, I am not going to spend any more money on stamps until I have made at least one card with each and every stamp set I currently own.

How long will it take me? I don't know!!!

I think that if I use 2 stamp sets a week, it is going to be at least a year before I can buy new stamps. There, I said it...I have at least one hundred stamp sets that I can use before repeating any sets! OMG, I should be ashamed of myself.

So here are two stamp sets that have never been inked - until now - A Hampton Art clear stamp set, and an SU 'Herb Expressions' stamp set. I have used the two Verve stamp sets before, so they don't count!

I followed the Verve blog contest - too late to enter! - and the latest Mojo Monday sketch. All the paper is BG, and the cs is from my stash. Which of course, I am not going to supplement either!

The only item I am allowed to purchase is:

adhesive

wish me luck!

Katherine

Designer's Lottery Challenge over at ISC

2010-08-13T17:00:00.002-04:00

This is an on going challenge over at Inspire Swap Chat called the 'Designer's Lottery'

Here is my entry to this week's challenge - matching altered coasters.

I've used Webster's Pages pp, SU stamps, SU & Ranger ink and ribbon and a flower from my stash.

thanks for looking!

Eastern Influences

2010-08-11T19:25:00.003-04:00

I was inspired today to complete three cards, all based in MojoMonday Sketch 151, and all before Sunday - whew!

The top card used DCWV "Taj Mahal" pp, and a stamp that I purchased off ebay, so I'm not quite sure of the manufacturer. The jewel is from Prima.

The other two geisha cards feature DCWV "Far East" pp, and Core'dinations cs. The embossing is with some new Cuttlebug Asian folders. The sentiments are DCWV chipboard.

I used Memento ink, and my copic markers to colour the image.

Thanks for stopping by.

Mojo Monday 150

2010-08-08T16:55:00.002-04:00

A Baby Card for a friend

A friend of mine just had a baby - his name? Archer! Isn't that adorable?

I followed the MojoMonday Sketch, and used my new Cosmo Cricket Earth Love paper.

The stamp is from Prairie Rubber Stamps. the ink is Ranger Distress, and I used my MS punch, and my cuttlebug.

thanks!

Mojo Monday 149

2010-07-30T15:23:00.002-04:00

This is a card for my Fil's birthday this month.

I used SU stamps - two new sets: Watercolor Trio, and From the Farm. The cs is DCWV, the ink is Copic and Memento. I used my cuttlebug nesties, a Tim Holtz embossing folder, my SU border punch, and stain ribbon from my stash.

thanks for looking & Comments always make me happy!

K

Latest Cards...a Commission!

2010-06-06T19:52:00.003-04:00

One of the sevretaries at work commissioned me to make sets of cards for her - the top card is a sympathy card that features mostly Stampin' Up stuff, the middle card is a Cuttlebug Baby card, and the bottom card is an inspirational card that features MME paper, and a Verve stamp.

thanks for looking!

All Stampin' Up "Stamp- a- Rama"

2010-05-16T16:16:00.003-04:00

I went to an all day SU make and take yesterday called 'Stamp-A-Rama', and these are the cards we made during the make and take portion of the day.

Most of the cards are made with a new stamp set from the Summer Mini called 'Watercolor Trio'.

The techniques were simple and easy, and I love the results, especially the butterfly on vellum card, and the pink & white birthday card.

I learned a few new techniques from the demonstrations, and hope to have time to try them this week,

thanks for looking!