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Home Again!

Chipboard/Illustration Board, Copic Markers, Graphic 45, Hampton Art, Sewing/Stitching, Spellbinders, Techniques 6 Responses »

Jul 232011

Happy Saturday! I finally arrived home last night after a 2+ hour delay in Chicago. I also found out that I had been walking around CHA all week without a working phone . . . I had one phone call and couldn’t hear at all and come to find out, my phone was all screwed up. took me over to the Apple store this morning and I did an exchange for one that works. I’m also unpacked with a few loads of laundry started. I’ll worry about getting stuff into the studio tomorrow . . . when I plan to all day with new stuff!

I’ve been scanning through Google Reader and have noticed that some of my projects from the Graphic 45 booth are being shown here and there, so I thought I would show one here today. If I Only Had a Heart . . .

The paper and chipboard are from the new Graphic 45 paper, The Magic of Oz. The black ribbon is also from Graphic 45 which was tied off with some dyed seam binding. The hearts are chipboard that were painted red and then covered in Christmas Red Stickles.

The Tin Man was colored with Copic Markers and layered on Spellbinders ovals. To be funny, I added a border cut from Contemporary Hearts . . . plus, it adds to the heart theme.

I guess that’s all I have for today. I’m off to get some more things straightened up. Thanks for stopping by and remember . . . embrace the adventures of the day!

Product/Supplies:

Copic Markers	Ranger Distress Inks	Ranger Matte Accents
Ranger Ink Blending Tool with Foam	Ranger Non-Stick Craft Sheet	Ranger Mini Misters
Ranger Stickles Glitter Glue	Graphic45 The Magic of Oz Collection	Graphic45 HamptonArt Magic of Oz Stamp Set 1
Graphic45 Staples Trim	Spellbinders at eclectic Paperie	Spellbinders Grand Calibur
Spellbinders S4-112 Classic Ovals Small	Spellbinders S4-110 Classic Ovals LG	Spellbinders S4-314 Lacey Ovals
Spellbinders S4-212 Contemporary Hearts Borderabilities

CHA - The Final Day!

Chipboard/Illustration Board, Dimensional Flowers, Graphic 45, Grunge Paper/Board, Sewing/Stitching, Spellbinders, Summer CHA 2011, Techniques 9 Responses »

Jul 212011

Well, it’s all over! The last day of CHA and Daisy and I are having our traditional Chicago pizza and tiramisu. The final event for the day was a Cupcake and Cocktail gathering with Splitcoaststampers . . . it was fun to see some old friends . . . good times!

Yesterday my favorite Graphic 45 project was showcased on their blog and I was planning on showcasing it here for you today. Sadly I can’t do that now . . . . it was picked up for publication! WOO HOO!!!!

I do have one more Spellbinders card from CHA to show you however. This is another one of my favorites but I’m afraid I goofed and realized after it was all put together that I had the paper turned to the wrong side on the circle frame. My BAD!

I have lots of new stuff to show you once I get home. I can’t wait to get started!

Product/Supplies:

Spellbinders at eclectic Paperie	Spellbinders Grand Calibur	Spellbinders S4-114 Standard Circles LG
Spellbinders S4-328 Foliage	Spellbinders S4-335 Star Circles	Spellbinders E8-004 Classic Ric Rac Edgeabilities
Spellbinders S5-067 Anemone Flower Topper	Graphic45 Once Upon a Springtime 8×8	Tim Holtz idea-ology GrungePaper
Graphic45 Chipboard Buttons	Ranger Distress Inks	Ranger Claudine Hellmuth Multi-Medium Matte
Heat it Craft Tool	Ranger Matte Accents	Ranger Mini Misters
Ranger Ink Blending Tool with Foam	Ranger Non-Stick Craft Sheet	Ranger Distress Stains
Maya Road Vintage Pearl Trinket Pins	Maya Road Crystal Trinket Pins

CHA and more!

CHA, Graphic 45, JustRite, Sewing/Stitching, Spellbinders, Summer CHA 2011, Techniques 14 Responses »

Jul 202011

Good morning from CHA! Today is the last day and then we move into the Jewelry, Fashion and Accessories Show. This is what we all call the Craft Super Show and where all the stamping/scrapping booths will be to sell to the public. I’m pretty excited about browsing the jewelry part of it to look for new embellishments, etc.

I got into a 7 Gypsies class today and worked with the 4×6 Photo Frame, new papers and rubbings . . . it was way too much fun! It also gave me some ideas about working with the Photo Frames. I’ve always loved them, but never could figure out what to do with them. Now I know!

Something else was bothering me yesterday and I just want to clear the record for you here . . . I’m not asking YOU to boycott any die company, I was just telling you what I was doing. That choice is yours and you are free to make it, just like I’m free to make my own. I personally don’t care what you use . . . but if you are coming here to see those dies, you won’t find them. It’s as simple as that! My decision is very personal and one that has been coming for some months.

How about some stamping . . . one of my CHA projects for the Spellbinders booth.

The focus sentiment is from JustRite Signs of Life. After it was stamped in Archival Coffee, it was die cut/embossed with Circle Nestabilities. Each layer is alternating between the Lacey Circles and Spellbinders new die template, Star Circles. Layers of two have been raised with foam mounting tape.

To show a different use of the new Edgeabilities, this border was turned on the side and embossed the flower companion die. Since the card was in light shades, I decided to go with a bow of seam binding dyed with Antique Linen Distress Ink.

Thanks for stopping by and remember . . . life is short, embrace the adventures that come your way today!

Product/Supplies:

JustRite Signs of Live	Spellbinders at eclectic Paperie	Spellbinders Grand Calibur
Spellbinders S4-114 Standard Circles LG	Spellbinders S4-116 Standard Circles SM	Spellbinders S4-293 Lacey Circles
Spellbinders S4-335 Star Circles	Spellbinders E8-004 Classic Ric Rac Edgeabilities	Graphic45 Once Upon a Springtime 8×8
Core’dinations Cardstock	Ranger Distress Inks	Maya Road Vintage Pearl Trinket Pins
Ranger Archival Inks	Heat it Craft Tool	Ranger Matte Accents
Ranger Mini Misters	Ranger Ink Blending Tool with Foam	Ranger Non-Stick Craft Sheet
Ranger Distress Stains

Battle of the Dies!

CHA, Graphic 45, Spellbinders, Summer CHA 2011 21 Responses »

Jul 202011

Good morning from CHA! If you were following my tweets yesterday you know that I was not a happy camper. It seems that all the other die companies (Ellison/Sizzix and the company that bought QuicKutz) have decided they have the right to violate Spellbinders patent on the open dies. They claim to be getting around it by saying they don’t have the embossing edge . . . . HELLO! their patent is for open dies period! I am so disappointed in these other companies and personally . . . I’m shouting BOYCOTT! I’ll be getting rid of those dies that I do have from them, not purchase from them again and will be using Spellbinders exclusively. I also heard yesterday that Papertrey is now working on new dies . . . are they going this route too? tsk, tsk tsk . . .

BTW, here’s a picture with one of my favorite people . . . Stacey Caron . . . she’s pretty damn remarkable!

I’m running a little late this morning and don’t have the necessary stuff to get the pictures from my phone, but I will try and do that tonight for you. You MUST see them!

On a lighter note, I have a CHA project being showcased on the Graphic 45 Blog today. It’s using the new ABC Primer and lost of metal. You’ll need to check it!

Have a great day and I hope to have a few more tweets and updates today!