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Are YOU, Good or BAD?

Copic Markers, Halloween, Holidays, Humor, Inky Antics, Spellbinders, Stampers Anonymous, Techniques, The Cats Pajamas 14 Responses »

Sep 232009

The other day my friend, Janine Tinklenberg, reminded me with this post, that I haven’t done a twisted and/or demented card in a very long time. I’ve been thinking about it, set out a few stamps with ideas in the back of head for them, but truly did not feel inspired until yesterday!

I hit the road early yesterday morning visiting my LSS and then a quick hop into Hobby Lobby. I still haven’t made it to Archiver’s, but it’s on the list! While in my LSS I spied a small, unobtrusive wooden stamp sitting on a shelf . . . . just a little over an inch square, from Inky Antics. It was my inspiration for today’s card! Oh yes, you’ll soon see why I just HAD to HAVE this sentiment . . .

Upon returning home I found the appropriate stamp to coordinate with the sentiment and started working. I didn’t finish this card until this morning, and I can’t wait to post it for you.

Is she good, or is she bad?

I would give a description, but quite honestly I think the card just says it all! Here’s the inside. The top portion was computer generated!

Stamps: Witchy Hat from The Cats Pajamas; Good Witch Sentiment and Yvette from Inky Antics; Tim Holtz Collection – Spooky Stuff from Stampers Anonymous
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White; imaginisce- Hallowhimsy – Eat, Drink and Be Scary; Red and Black cardstock
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Ranger Archival Jet Black
Accessories: Spellbinders S4-234 Ribbon Tag Trio 2, S4-140 Petite Oval Nestabilities, Small and S4-110 Classic Oval Nestabilities, Large; Copic Markers; Ranger Matte Accents and Inkksential White Opaque Pen; Computer; Foam Tape; Ribbon

I hope you have a great day and thanks for stopping by!

Ode to Poe's Raven!

Halloween, Holidays, Spellbinders, Stampers Anonymous, Techniques, Wrinkle-Free Distress 21 Responses »

Sep 212009

I had a few minutes this weekend to do some fun stamping. All of a sudden I’m in the mode to do Halloween cards, but when I recently organized all my stamps . . . Well I truly don’t have all that many and had to go shopping!

When I first saw the Tim Holtz set, Spooky Things on the eclectic Paperie site, I knew immediately that I had to have it. The bird in the set was all it took. I have been a fan of Edgar Allan Poe since I was in grade school and to me, the bird appears to be a Raven. I know I had a book at one time with Poe’s works, but I couldn’t find it this past weekend when I was looking for it. So I went to the next best place . . . . Google, found a copy of the Raven online and printed it off onto white cardstock.

The poem eventually became part of the background on this card. Using the Wrinkle-Free Distress Technique, I inked the poem, distressed the edges and it’s now behind the raven. I did the same with the raven, after it had been stamped and cut/embossed with Spellbinders Circle Nestabilities.

Don’t you just love the poison label in this set? This image will get plenty of use around here this Halloween. Using the same distress technique, a small manila tag was inked with Old Paper and Vintage Photo Distress Inks, before the label was stamped. I absolutely love it!

Oh and get the designer paper! My Mind’s Eye The Spider’s Web! I ordered it the same time I did the stamp set and how perfect can it be. The sheet with the large tree . . . well it just jumped right out of the pack, right onto my desk! The perfect backdrop for my raven!

Since I’ve been getting into the habit of finishing the insides of my cards, this one needed an extra special touch.

I can’t wait to send this one out! I already have the perfect recipient . . . someone who had a copy of Poe’s works in her bedroom, just not what I was looking for!

Stamps: Tim Holtz Collection – Spooky Stuff from Stampers Anonymous
Paper: My Mind’s Eye – The Spider’s Web; Prism Intense Orange and Black; Neenah Classic Crest Solar White; Manila Shipping Tag
Ink: Ranger Archival Jet Black, Vintage Photo, Frayed Burlap, Black Soot, Spiced Marmalade and Old Paper Distress
Accessories: Spellbinders S4-116 Small and S4-114 Large, Classic Circle Nestabilities; Ranger Non-Stick Craft Sheet, Mini Mister, Matte Accents; Tsukineko Sponge Daubers; Ribbon; Vintage Button; Candle Lighter; Foam Tape; Black Hemp Twine

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a fabulous day! I’m debating on whether I need to run over to Archivers or not . . . hmmmmmmmmm.

Tawdry Treat Winner!

Stampers United 1 Response »

Sep 212009

Happy Monday! Even though the Stampers United Blog Hop continues for the rest of this week, I am announcing the winner of the Spellbinders Octagon Nestabilities today!. I’m not going to delay, as I have other things I need to post for you . . . .

According to Random.org sequence generator, the winning number is 217. Post no. 217 was made by LYNN STEVENS!

CONGRATULATIONS Lynn! I’ve already sent you an email, but if you happen to see this first, please email me you address, etc., so I can mail the Tawdry Treat out to you!

Stampers United Blog Hop!

Lizzie Anne Designs, Spellbinders 318 Responses »

Sep 192009

Good morning and welcome to the very first Stampers United Blog Hop!

Claudia Rosa thought it would be fun to introduce you to different designers, their styles and blogs. She decided to get a group of us together and called us Stampers United. It is our hope that you’ll find an exciting new artist that you would like to visit again! Not only will you be able to visit some hopefully unfamiliar blogs, but there are prizes along the way with a Grand Prize at the end!

In order to have a chance at winning the Grand Prize, you must gather a phrase along the Blog Hop. Each designer will have a particular word listed on their blog and as long as you visit them in order, you will have the phrase at the end. Claudia will pick the Grand Prize winner, announce the winner on Monday on her blog. She will ask that you contact her and ask you for the phrase. If correct you have won the prize – if not she will pick a second person until the phrase is correct.

To start off, you must begin at the Stampers United Blog! If you have not started there, I suggest you go back and begin again . . . you don’t want to miss out on that fabulous Grand Prize!

If you have arrived from Priscilla’s Blog then all is good and you are nearing the end.

Before I show you my projects today, you should see the Tawdry Treat that I will be giving away today to one lucky winner. Compliments of Spellbinders, one of you could win S4-185 Large Octagons Nestabilities.

In order to win, all you need to do is leave me a comment. I’ll pick the winner on Monday and announce it here!

Now for my projects! You know I love snowflakes and just HAD to use them on my projects today. The first is a gift box made from Jen del Muro’s mini pizza box template;

and then a matching card.

The snowflakes for both the box and the matching card below, were made using the Spellbinders S4-222 Create-a-Flake 1. Once the snowflakes were cut and embossed, and while they were still in the dies, I lightly sponged them with Old Paper Distress Ink. The snowflakes were then covered with Ranger Glossy Accents and sprinkled with Art Institute Krystallos Vintage Glass Glitter. The sentiments were embossed with Ranger Queen’s Gold Embossing Powder and then cut/embossed with Spellbinders S4-190 Labels Four Nestabilities.

Stamps: Holiday Script from Lizzie Anne Designs
Paper: My Mind’s Eye – The Merry Days of Christmas; Prism Nautical Blue Light and Spring Willow Medium; Neenah Classic Crest Solar White
Ink: Ranger Distress Embossing, Old Paper and Vintage Photo
Accessories: Spellbinders S4-222 Create-a-Flake 1 and S4-190 Labels Four; Ranger Glossy and Matte Accents, Queen’s Gold Embossing Powder; Art Institute Krystallos Vintage Glass Glitter; Foam Tape; Sewing Machine; May Arts Ribbon; Darise Craft Wire; BasicGrey Brads; Sponge Daubers

Now for the most important part . . . my word in the phrase is [word removed], and your next word can be found at Vicky’s Blog, Stamped Smiles .

We hope you are enjoying this special Blog Hop and that you are finding something new along the way. Thanks for joining us today!

Challenging Myself!

Challenges, Sewing/Stitching, Spellbinders, Stampers Anonymous, Techniques 22 Responses »

Sep 162009

A few years ago, I was a Challenge Chaser. I know some of you know what that means, but many of you probably do not. On Splitcoaststampers there were a large group of us that did the daily challenges. We chatted in the mornings while waiting for the challenge to be posted, getting to know each other and becoming on-line friends. Once the challenge was posted, we scurried off to do our card, posted it, commented on everyone else’s cards and then headed our own ways. We’d start all over the next morning! It was great fun as well as great learning experiences.

I’ve tried to do the daily challenges over the last couple of years, but my schedule or other priorities seemed to keep me from them. One of my favorites was Wednesday’s Sketch Challenge. Today I decided to see what the sketch was and give my hand at it. I don’t remember the challenges being this hard . . . or perhaps my ways of stamping have changed . . . yes that’s it, I’m sure of it.

I struggled with this card today and as I was finishing up, tying the bow and finally getting pictures, it occurred to me that I don’t go by sketches anymore. No wonder this was so difficult today. I just start stamping now, not even thinking about how I’m going to assemble the card until I’m there. It just all flows together and I when I’m finished . . . I get what I get! So, the bottom line . . . if I really want to challenge myself, I need to do more sketch challenges.

Anyhoo, here’s my card for the Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge.

The edges of the background papers were sponged with Old Paper Distress Ink, a Gold Paint Dabber was run along the edges and then the paper was all sewn together. The reindeer was embossed with Queen’s Gold Embossing Powder and then die cut with a Spellbinders Square Nestabilities. Old Paper Distress Ink was used to sponge and distress the paper. On the inside of the card the sentiment Merry Christmas was also embossed with the Queen’s Gold.

Stamps: Tim Holtz Collection – Mini Holidays from Stampers Anonymous
Paper: My Mind’s Eye – The Merry day of Christmas; Neenah Classic Crest Solar White; SU Riding Hood Red and Certainly Celery
Ink: Ranger Embossing and Old Paper Distress
Accessories: Spellbinders S4-128 Classic Square, Large; Ranger Matte Accents, Queen’s Gold Embossing Powder; Mounting Tape; Ribbon; 7 Gypsies Paper Fasteners; Sewing Machine