Butterfly

This card was made for the Flutter By Wednesday challenge. The challenge this week was an open challenge - anything goes as long as the card included a butterfly, fairy, or angel. Well, just lookie at what image Paulette at Create with TLC, decided to so generously give away this week! As soon as I saw it, I thought FLUTTER BY!!!

How did I do it? Well, I first printed and heat set the image and sentiment. Next was coloring with my colored pencils and loms. After the coloring was completely done, I scored diagonal lines only up to and around the image parts, leaving the image flat. I went back over the score lines using the large end of my scoring tool to get very deep and wide lines. Note: I didn't try to make my lines even, preferring some a bit narrower, and some a bit wider... Next, I distressed with Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink, using the direct to paper method until it looked shabby and old. Last, I covered the entire image with Versamark and Clear UTEE, and heat embossed.

I will enter this card here:

Flutter By Wednesday: Open challenge (use butterfly, angel, or fairy)

Mami Doodles: Anything goes

Creative Inspirations: Anything goes

Paper Play Challenges: Anything goes

Hope you like it! It looks like another dreary, threat of rain, kind of day here in Missouri! A good day to stay in and craft!

Nora...

This morning, I have a card to show that I made using one of my newest stamps. Last month, I won a challenge that was sponsored by Paper Jewels Stamps. I got to spend a little money! One of the stamps that I won from Jenny at Paper Jewels was this darling C.C. Designs Swiss Pixie, Nora on a Swing. I have just been itching to ink her up! Isn't she a doll? SO cute!!! Thanks Jenny for your generosity!





Ink: Versafine Black Stamps: CC Designs Swiss Pixie, Nora on a Swing, Hero Arts (sentiment) DP: Stampin' Up and DCWV Summer Mat Stack Coloring: Koh-I-Noor Pencils and LOMS, and edging done with one of my 9 (got a new one from Shirley today!!!) Copic Markers

This card will be entered in the following challenges:

Paper Jewels Stamps: Use Fancy Border

Papertake Weekly: Sketch

Crafty Catz: Summertime

Party Time Tuesdays: Birthday Sentiment on front of card

Ooh-La-La-Creations: Birthday

Crafty Creations: Summer Lovin'

For Fun Challenges: Summer Colors

Thanks for dropping by! Have a great Wednesday!

Smiles!

Patti J.

A Little Stinker...

Ain't I a Stinker? How cute is that!

This sentiment is one of Paulette's digi's over at Create with TLC.

When it popped up on her blog the other day, all I could think of was this darling skunk from The Angel Company.

The raindrops and umbrella were covered with a thin layer of Glossy Accents, and all coloring was done with Tombow Markers. The DP is from TAC.

Be sure to check out Paulette's store! It's full of treasures!

Have a great evening (or morning, depending on where you are!)...

Hugs and Smiles,

Patti J.

Gina K. Guest DT Tryout

I am so frustrated! I found out early this morning that Gina K. was having tryouts for a guest DT spot. She asked that we showcase our favorite of her technique videos. I immediately made this card. However, I've tried for all day to get this to post - Blogger problems, etc! So, now I'm late! lol.... my luck!

As you can see, my favorite of Gina's techniques is coloring with bleach! The entire card is heat embossed with gold. I've bleached the poinsettia's and the bows on the tree. Added some sparklies and gold pearls.

Hope you like it - thanks for stopping by!

Stamps are Gina K. Designs, by Melanie Muenchinger, and Theresa Momber.

Thanks for dropping by!

Hugs, Patti J.

Let's Ink It Up...

Happy Sunday! We spent our first night in the camper last night. DD and her boyfriend came out and BBQ'd with us, and we had a nice evening. Sleeping was a bit different for me, but I think it will all work a bit better each time we use the camper. We're so excited about getting to spend a bit more time together! Hope your weekend was a good one too!

DESIGN TEAM CALL: Do you want to be involved in an exciting new challenge blog? Do you love rubber/clear stamping? Do you like to get inky? .......

Well! Suzanne Kleczar from "Just Love Stamping" is going to be starting up a new challenge blog. No digi's - all 'real' stamping - ink and rubber! The new challenge site will be called, "Let's Ink It Up". She's put out a DT call, and is looking for six DT members, so if you are interested in being on her brand new DT, give it a try! You have until August 8th!!! My post today is for her DT call. She's asked for our three best cards. I'm not sure these would be my three best, but they are three of my personal favorites. I'm going to take a chance and enter these three.

Have a great night - see you next week!

Hugs and Smiles!!!

Patti J.

From the Garden...

Quick post - busy day today! We are picking up our camper, and setting it up locally tonight to get the feel of everything. Will take pics!

Have you ever had one of those cards that work so well in your mind, but when you put them on cardstock, you end up laughing at your efforts? Tee hee...this is one of those type of cards! I was using the inspiration photo (above) from The Shabby Tea Room, and decided to try to literally be inspired, and make a window and wreath like the one in the photo. Best laid plans...good idea - not so good, pretty cheese, card!

Anyway, I'm going to enter it here:

Crazy 4 Challenges: "Buttons" (missed the challenge, but going to post anyway)

The Shabby Tea Room: "From the Garden"

Paper Playtime: "Flower Power"

Craftalicious Challenges: "Birthdays"

Pollycraft Challenge Blog: "Happy Birthday"

Stamp Something Challenges: "Something Flowery"

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend ~

Patti J.

Snow Angel...

We are getting closer to the weekend every minute! Wahoo! Hopefully, we can pick up our camper Saturday morning! I will include pictures as soon as possible :)

My card tonight was made for the following challenges:

Cuttlebug Challenge #93 (Sketch shown, and theme of Christmas in July)

Flutterby Wednesday (Christmas in July - include butterfly, angel, or fairy)

Have a wonderful Friday!

Patti J.