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Copic Markers, Masculine, Rubbernecker, Techniques 10 Responses »

Apr 292008

Good morning all! It’s Treasure Hunt Tuesday at Rubbernecker today! You can find the first clue and other information on the Rubbernecker Home page today. Both Shelly and Candy will be offering up Treasure Hunt Blog Candy today and you’ll want to visit their blogs for a chance to win.

I apologize for this being late, but I the entire day yesterday. We got back around 3:00 a.m. after the Akron show, and had to get up early to get Dave and Pat to the airport for their flight home. Once I got settled on the couch and answered some emails and phone calls, I crashed. I was awake long enough to watch Dancing with the Stars and as soon as it was over, I was back in bed. If I hadn’t forgotten to turn the alarm off on my cell phone, I probably would still be in bed now. Hopefully I was able to catch up on sleep yesterday and can get some chores done around the house today.

I never got a chance to take any photos at the show over the weekend. I did have a wonderful time working with Shelly and Juliana, and was to so happy to finally meet them both. So many of you stopped by the booth and I was overjoyed to meet each and every one of you. For me that is the best part of working one of the shows – I get to meet other online stamping friends. I was able to sneak over to the Gary Burlin booth for a bit and got a quick demo from Damien using Copic Markers. The technique is new to me, so I will most definitely be playing around with it in the next few days.

Today I have another sample that I made for the Akron show.

Now I’m really upset with myself. I just went to my files to pick up the recipe information and I didn’t save it apparently. I had input the info for the recipe label that I put on the back of my samples before I give them to Rubbernecker, and now I don’t have it. Darn it all! I didn’t even have time to take a photo of the product used so I’m really up chit creek! Anyhoo, I’m going to try and duplicate it here, but let me apologize now because I know I’ll forget something.

Stamps: Rubbernecker Guy Stuff Collection: Fishing Hat SKU:175-03, Fishing RodSKU:34-09, Striped Lure SKU:34-04, and Leaping Fish SKU:34-07 from Rubbernecker Stamp Company

Paper: Georgia Pacific White, BasicGrey, Prism

Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black, Ranger Adirondack Oregano and Archival Jet Black

Accessories: Copic Markers, Tonic Tim Holtz Distress Tool, Tsukineko Sponge Dauber, Ribbon, Brads, Mounting Tape

I hope you all have a great day! I’m off to catch up on things like laundry, unpacking from the trip, blah blah blah, and then hope to get into the stamp room.

A Lot of Babble, a Little Stamping

Copic Markers, Masculine, Rubbernecker, Spellbinders, Techniques 11 Responses »

Apr 222008

Good Tuesday morning! Before I go off babbling today, I think I’ll get the formalities out of the way first. It’s TREASURE HUNT TUESDAY @ RUBBERNECKER today! Ya’ll know that I’ve got some Tawdry Treats that I posted yesterday. Don’t forget to leave me a comment, sharing your favorite book and why. I will be picking the winner tonight and posting in the morning. Well, Leslie also has some Blog Candy for you today and Linda has the first clue in your hunt for the treasure. While you are treasure hunting, be sure to stop by the Rubbernecker home page and check out all the deets on the Treasure Hunt, look over all the specials and see how you can earn free stamps and shipping. EDITED TO ADD: THERE ARE NO CLUES TODAY BECAUSE DAVE IS TRAVELING. THE PRIZE CAN BE FOUND IN THE GET WELL SECTION.

Now I can babble a bit! Yesterday I took the pups to a new groomer. That’s a long story in itself, and I won’t bore you with the details of how I ended up looking for a new groomer. However, let me just say that when one pays for services, one expects to be talked to in a relatively civil manner, regardless if it is an office assistant or the person supplying the services. Anyhoo, my sister, Carrie, went along with me yesterday and after we dropped the pups off, we ended up at Bed, Bath and Beyond. Now, it is no secret that I can’t see! I wear tri-focals for pity sake and if Mallory is home she always applies whatever eye makeup I might put on. So here’s my dilemma. I can’t see to tweeze my own eyebrows. I have to have the glasses on, sit in front of a magnifying mirror, and be a contortionist just to see. Even then I never see them all or simply can’t get to them. Now my sister is probably worse off than I am. She has always had bad eyesight and has worn glasses since we were children. Actually, I remember when she did get her glasses and could see for the first time.

Carrie has been talking for a while about a mirror at Merle Norman that she has been trying to get them to sell her one of. It’s actually on their own counter mirrors and must be ordered by them as a supply. I thought it was kinda pricey for a mirror, but I must admit that when I looked at myself in it today, I was amazed that I could see without my glasses. Before we ventured into Merle Norman however, we were in Bed, Bath and Beyond. Just browsing, but we ended up in the mirror section. Oh my BADNESS! I saw it, the perfect mirror. 10X magnifying power, daytime lights, swivel base . . . AND I could see my eyebrows without my glasses. Hell, I could see every pore, blemish and stray hair on my face. A little scary – YES! BUT, I was seeing without my glasses on! I could actually get to those stray hairs about the glasses that I never see. I immediately snatched up a box while Carrie ran for a cart. We both bought one! She still wants the one from Merle Norman, but oh my goodness – what a find! Here it is at Bed, Bath and Beyond so you can all see for yourselves. Anyway, I’m in heaven. I couldn’t wait to get home and work on the eyebrows!

I suppose you are probably bored with my babbling by now and would like to see some stamping. As I’ve stated earlier, I’ve been working like a fiend on samples for the Rubbernecker Booth at the upcoming Akron show. I thought I might share one of those today.

I stamped the image of the fishing basket first, masked it off, and then stamped the image of the vest. The Gone Fishin’ sign and lure were stamped onto a separate piece of paper. All the images were colored with Copic Markers, and the edges were sponged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. All the edges of the background paper were distressed and then sponged before layering them on the different panels. The sign was trimmed out and then wire was added as the hanger for the sign. The panels for the fishing lure were cut out with circle Nestabilities.

Stamps: Rubbernecker Guy Stuff Collection: Fishing Basket SKU:34-18, Fishing Vest SKU:34-06, Gone Fishin’ Sign SKU:34-20, and Striped Lure SKU:34-04 from Rubbernecker Stamp Company

Paper: Georgia Pacific White; Tan; Green; BasicGrey Archaic

Ink: Ranger Adirondack Pitch Black and Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink

Accessories: Copic Markers; Spellbinders Circle Nestabilities; Tonic Tim Holtz Distressing Tool; Twill Tape; Brads and Hardware; Mounting Tape; Black Wire

I guess that is all I have today. Don’t forget to leave a comment on yesterday’s post for Tawdry Treats, you never know – you might be the winner. Oh and don’t forget to visit Linda and Leslie’s blogs today for more Blog Candy and your first clue in the Treasure Hunt! Have a great day ya’ll!

April Dirty Dozen Challenge - Be Inspired

Altered Art, Bind It All, Challenges, Misting with Markers, Notebooks, Penny Black, Sewing/Stitching, Techniques 13 Responses »

Apr 202008

Good Sunday morning! It’s that time again, time for another Splitcoaststampers Dirty Dozen Challenge. This challenge is open to all current and alumni Dirty Dozen, and one that I enjoy participating in each month. This month the challenge was to make an Inspirational Journal using the following picture as inspiration.

The inspirational photo is from BH&G 100 Decorating Ideas Under $100 magazine. We could choose to be inspired by the color pallette, the composition, or any other element of the photo that grabbed us. The restricted element for this challenge, was NO markers (including Copic, SU or any other brand) or watercolor crayons. I was immediately taken with the soft blue and white color scheme in the room. The next thing that jumped out at me were the flowers on the table and the oranges on the shelf. I decided to make my journal in blue and white, with just a small punch of orange.

As you can see, I actually was inspired by one of my own creations as well. Yesterday I posted the journal that I made for the Lizzie Anne Designs April Project of the Month, which subsequently became my sister’s birthday present. This time, the journal is for me and the design on the POM Journal was one that I absolutely loved. Not only that, but since this journal is mine, I pulled out my favorite Penny Black floral stamp that I have not used in months and months and months. I won’t go into great detail in this post about making the journal (since I did that yesterday), but I will highlight some of the details.

I inked the flower image by tapping Distress Ink Pads directly onto the stamp. I then misted the image with water, and stamped it out three times on a piece of watercolor paper. Once the image was dry, I went back with a wet watercolor brush and pulled the ink into the open areas of the image. The edges of this panel were then sponged with Weathered Gray Distress Ink, completely into the image. Using a baby wipe, I then pulled some of the color off by wiping from the image out to the edges. I loved the effect I got, more of a watercolor look as opposed to sponging. The image was then layered onto solid colored designer paper and stitched together.

The covers for the journal were painted with acrylic paint, then highlighted with distress crackle paint. Once the crackle paint was dry, I went back and sanded all the edges to give the journal a worn look. As a last minute addition, I added the flourish to the all the covers and the inside pocket dividers. The flourish was stamped in white acrylic paint.

I decided to separate the journal in two sections, divided by pocket dividers. The first section contains lined paper, and the second section is plain white cardstock.

Stamps: Penny Black Blush; Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection Anthology from Rubbernecker Stamp Company; and Stampin’ UP! Embrace Life

Paper: Canson Watercolor Paper; BasicGrey Periphery; Stampin’ UP Bashful Blue; Georgia Pacific White; Lined Memo Pad

Ink: Ranger Archival Jet Black, Tim Holtz Spiced Marmalade, Dried Marigold, Peeled Paint, Weathered Wood and Vintage Photo Distress Inks

Accessories: DecoArt Americana Blueberry and Buttermilk Acrylic Paints; Ranger Glossy Accents, Mini Mister, Snow Cap Acrylic Paint Dabber, Tim Holtz Old Paper Distress Crackle Paint; Sewing Machine; Zutter Bind-it-All, 7.5×5″ Craft Covers, 1″ Double O Wire; SU Hodgepodge Hardware; Tonic Tim Holtz Distress Tool; Sanding Block; Ribbon; Watercolor Brush

I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend, and that perhaps you are inspired to make your own journal. If you would like to see all the journals made by the Dirty Dozen, all you need to do is click on this keyword, DCI408.

Dolphins and Demonstrators!

Challenges, Copic Markers, Grunge Paper/Board, Rubbernecker, Spellbinders, Techniques 10 Responses »

Feb 242008

Good Sunday Afternoon! It’s a little snowy here today, not much just a few flurries, but still a perfect morning to stamp. I read the paper this morning, first time in a long time, checked the ads and decided where I NEED to go this week. Then I checked out the Featured Stamper Challenge on Splitcoast. Much to my joy it is Mary Jo Albright. I was lucky enough to meet her at CHA and couldn’t wait to play along today.

However, before I show you my card I have an announcement.

Rubbernecker Stamp Company needs your help. The 2008 Show Schedule has begun and we are looking for product demonstrators. We need two demonstrators for shows in the following cities:

Allentown, PA on April 12-13
Minneapolis, MN on May 17-18
Syracuse, NY on May 24-25
St. Louis, MO on June 7-8
Hartford, CT on July 12-13

It’s really simple, if Jeanne and I can do it, so can you! All you will be doing is demonstrating products during the show. It’s tons of fun and goes very quickly.

If you are interested, please leave a comment or send me an email and either Dave or I will respond with all the important deets (i.e., compensation)!

Now for today’s card. I chose this card of Mary Jo’s to case, oink oink. I loved the layout, which I used, but changed up the images and colors.

The image was stamped three times. Once in VersaMark on light blue paper and the other two times in Adirondack Pitch Black on white. The images stamped on white were colored with Copic Markers. I misted the image on the blue paper with Broken China-Pearl Shimmer Mist and used Ranger Glossy Accents to highlight all the bubbles. I then cut one full image out of the white paper and glued it over the top of the image on the blue paper. To add more interest to the image, I then cut out only the fish from the third I stamped and raised it with mounting tape on top of the fish. The circles were cut using my new Spellbinders Nestabilities and the photo corners were made with a punch. I sponged Broken China Distress Ink on a Grunge Board Heart, and to highlight the swirl pattern of the Grunge, I lighted tapped it with my Dusty Concord pad. I then misted the heart with the same Shimmer Mist I used on the background panel for the image. The edges of the Memory Box background paper and the purple cardstock were sponged with Dusty Concord Distress Ink.

Stamps: Stamp Oasis Fantasy Collection 15 SO JB – Dolphin Dive from Rubbernecker Stamp Company

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White; Light Blue, Purple and Black Cardstock, Memory Box Echo

Ink: Adirondack Pitch Black, VersaMark, Tim Holtz Broken China and Dusty Concord Distress Ink

Accessories: Copic Markers; Spellbinders Nestabilities; Tsukineko Sponge Dauber; Tim Holtz Idea-ology Grunge Board; Ranger Mini Mister, Perfect Pearls and Glossy Accents; Corner Punch; Brads; Mounting Tape

All products shown in the photo below, except the Copic Markers and Spellbinders Nestabilities, can be found at My Favorite Product Page at Rubbernecker.

Tone on Tone - Neutrals!

Challenges, Grunge Paper/Board, Rubbernecker, Stampers Anonymous, Techniques 8 Responses »

Feb 022008

Hey ya’ll! Hope everyone is having a good weekend so far. I’m getting caught up on some laundry, still moving some odds and ends down to the new rubber room and getting some stamping in too!

I took the dogs to the groomer yesterday for a mini groom. Of course, it’s one of those things – you take them at 8:30 in the morning and they call when they are done. It could be a few hours or all day, depending on how busy the groomer is. Sydney always comes home pouting and snubs me the rest of the day. I’ve never figured out if she is embarrassed for the lack of hair in her eyes or mad at me for leaving her. Well, I think I figured it out last night! She avoided me all day yesterday. She wouldn’t go outside, wouldn’t play – nothing. I go to get in bed last night AND right in the middle of my bed are THREE wet circles! Of course, she didn’t want to go outside. She was MAD at me and decided to go in my bed. Needless to say, I was not a happy camper having to strip the bed at midnight! Can I prove it was Sydney and not Ellie – NOPE! I can only go on Syd’s behavior yesterday. Sydney has been much for loving today too – hmmmmmmmm. Mallory I hope you are splitting a gut on this one!

Anyhoo, after getting the laundry started this morning, I checked out the Inspiration Challenge on Splitcoast. I check it every Saturday morning, but am not often inspired to stamp. Today I was! I loved the neutral look of the room that is the inspiration piece and immediately thought of the way my mother decorates. So I went with neutrals and more of a tone on tone.

The flair from the Tim Holtz Anthology Set was stamped twice, once in Sandal and then in Latte on vanilla cardstock. I wanted a double-stamped look without stamping off. The sentiment is stamped in the darker Latte. The edges of the vanilla cardstock were sponged with Lake Mist using an oblong sponge dauber. The sentiment panel was mounted on a layer of sand cardstock, and then raised on a layer of kraft cardstock. The entire panel is then raised on the card with mounting tape. I had a small flair Grunge Board, and using a dauber sponged on Sandal and then swiped the Latte across the top to highlight the raised areas of the Grunge.

Stamps: Stamp Oasis Sentiments Collection 1729 SO Maker of Dreams Text and Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Anthology from Rubbernecker Stamp Company

Paper: Vanilla, Sand and Kraft Cardstock

Ink: Adirondack Lake Mist, Sandal and Latte

Accessories: Grunge Board, Ticket Corner Punch, Ribbon, Mounting Tape, Tsukineko Oblong Sponge Dauber

All products shown below are from Rubbernecker Stamp Company.

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