tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815072100012837412024-03-14T04:36:54.210-05:00Hand Me a StampHand Me a Stamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577651806291113587noreply@blogger.comBlogger145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681507210001283741.post-22632592081645737472011-07-20T18:23:00.000-05:002011-07-20T18:23:44.997-05:00Another Happy Birthday Card - I'm on a Roll<div style="text-align: center;">::danish::</div><br />
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I made this birthday card yesterday for my boyfriend's brother, David. He's like a brother to me, so even though I've been working like a mad-lady this week, I wanted to make him a card. He always comments on how great my cards and projects are, so I juuust couldnt bring myself to give him a store bought card for his birthday.<br />
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The skull is grungeboard covered in Crackle Paint, Walnut Distress Ink, and Crackle Accents. I threw in a lot of staples, one of Tim's journaling tickets, and whole lotta distressing to make it a little more manly.<br />
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He liked it. Mission Accomplished :)Hand Me a Stamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577651806291113587noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681507210001283741.post-14580622395922365232011-07-15T22:10:00.000-05:002011-07-15T22:10:24.596-05:00Shabby Chic Birthday Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjivitThA4-irZJbUzwI022GvnKlZbF-_Gc_fjccR1fW2vk7zJZpJYPdqkhYnVhf9G17Mp-hJRqsZXNN2OC3qo8YACipVoRDsESaIbczFJkFjiSp2jxcL9jFQx4qybVIYV1-5yOcZlNhYA/s1600/SandysCard-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjivitThA4-irZJbUzwI022GvnKlZbF-_Gc_fjccR1fW2vk7zJZpJYPdqkhYnVhf9G17Mp-hJRqsZXNN2OC3qo8YACipVoRDsESaIbczFJkFjiSp2jxcL9jFQx4qybVIYV1-5yOcZlNhYA/s640/SandysCard-1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In my spare time this week, I made this super cute (if I do say so myself) birthday card for my new boss. I added lots of hand stitching (because I am seriously lacking in the having a sewing machine department), gem stones, Enamel Accents, Tattered Rose Crackle Paint, aaand Rock Candy Distress Stickles. The butterfly base is Grunge Board.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know 'Best Wishes' isn't the best birthday card greeting, but all of my Happy Birthday stamps were a little too...cheesy :) This was the first card that I've given to a non-family member, and actually received a sincere 'thank you' and acknowledgement that it was handmade. Best feeling evar :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also, on a side note...I received a huge tote full of new Tim Holtz product that will soon be out on the shelves at JoAnn - SO EXCITED!!!!</div>Hand Me a Stamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577651806291113587noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681507210001283741.post-64738212682132969332011-06-19T08:00:00.001-05:002011-06-19T08:00:03.841-05:00Happy Father's Day Dads<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcHDsroE7vQ7sGzJLq4aJlIfCHRVimgwhd-cymBdVxMPdJciNU6KQ4exvJioC2xMmlfN-FHFf9yUFowCQUApHIa-lH3SxTgmbhTpRgdeAFAqQd-3QhawWRZ0d4UuRcVXhkso3ub_m-92M/s1600/Crafting+ME-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcHDsroE7vQ7sGzJLq4aJlIfCHRVimgwhd-cymBdVxMPdJciNU6KQ4exvJioC2xMmlfN-FHFf9yUFowCQUApHIa-lH3SxTgmbhTpRgdeAFAqQd-3QhawWRZ0d4UuRcVXhkso3ub_m-92M/s640/Crafting+ME-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
I made three Father's Day cards this year for the various men in my life <i>(the third was too anxious to be mailed to be photographed)</i>. I had a hard time getting these to photograph correctly. The bronze rectangles and the two vehicles that are pop-dotted up are super shimmery and bronzey :)<br />
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I used some DCWV papers, mixed with cardstock that was painted bronze with acrylic paint and some old dictionary paper that I inked with Distress Inks.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I hope all of you dad's out there have a fantastic Father's Day!</span>Hand Me a Stamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577651806291113587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681507210001283741.post-12157073763130770512011-06-17T12:00:00.002-05:002011-06-17T19:06:26.222-05:00Wedding Card for Dad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5QHlH7FmJK70Bfs1vE-JdySqUH9d30LnWPzt4L_03DjiZy7k1WaJJ2Q-0Mp50cOgfzdJLBtWCaS5fys7V_YpDtAE5Vg8FXSAbvrqfhUPNtviE8YtCq0KyWBEIzQpGxFRLbIT2IAq4nE4/s1600/Dads+Wedding+Card-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5QHlH7FmJK70Bfs1vE-JdySqUH9d30LnWPzt4L_03DjiZy7k1WaJJ2Q-0Mp50cOgfzdJLBtWCaS5fys7V_YpDtAE5Vg8FXSAbvrqfhUPNtviE8YtCq0KyWBEIzQpGxFRLbIT2IAq4nE4/s640/Dads+Wedding+Card-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tomorrow, my dad is getting remarried to his long time girlfriend. Given that I moved to Michigan, where he lives, a few months ago, I only have to drive a couple of hours to his wedding :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Work at JoAnn has been absolutely taking over my life. We've had our yearly inventory, our yearly audit, and the loss of all of our managers (with the exception of myself and one other) in the last two weeks or so. It's been crazy, therefore, it seems that when I do have a spare hour or so to craft, I have NO creative juices flowing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Looking through my Google Reader the other night in search of some inspiration to make a wedding card, I came upon a great card, <a href="http://www.google.com/reader/view/#stream/user%2F14225005655305619240%2Fstate%2Fcom.google%2Fstarred">here</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sadly, I don't have any of the Tim Holtz Distress Stains that she used, so I improvised by stamping with my Distress Inks. I loved the rolled flower, so I found an SVG set that I liked over at <a href="http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/">2peas</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Congratulations to my dad and his new bride, and may they have a fantastic life together!</div>Hand Me a Stamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577651806291113587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681507210001283741.post-68411873264767350282011-06-15T21:10:00.001-05:002011-06-15T21:12:15.677-05:00Core'dinations Tim Holtz Distress Collection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl4SAPUsUv-2CcmFF1m5Qk-5kuN3XsfiUXmXQMmR1f3l9GGuLcYp0gY7dbAKWH7lLhIWnwNWkOIl3bF3yo7i16n3OJsscLTjhkraaSPIsgCwdOZ9yxCSDkA-pRUa7CAbxHtJe1_Wu7yJU/s1600/TimsPaper-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl4SAPUsUv-2CcmFF1m5Qk-5kuN3XsfiUXmXQMmR1f3l9GGuLcYp0gY7dbAKWH7lLhIWnwNWkOIl3bF3yo7i16n3OJsscLTjhkraaSPIsgCwdOZ9yxCSDkA-pRUa7CAbxHtJe1_Wu7yJU/s640/TimsPaper-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I finally did it!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I got my hands on the new <a href="http://www.coredinations.com/index.php/products/tim-holtzranger-collection/distress-collection/">Tim Holtz Distress Collection with Core'dinations</a>! Sunday night, I was helping one of the members on my stocking crew to finish a HUGE cart of open stock scrapbooking paper, and as we were opening the packages of paper, Tim's signature (you know that one...) caught my eye. After freaking out a little that JoAnn was catching up with the times, and carrying some more of Tim's distress products, I went on to tell my team member my history with Tim's products. She opened a package of dark brown paper from the new line, and I said, "I bet that one is Walnut Stain." After turning the paper over and reading the label, I got "wow, you are good..." in response :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">JoAnn is having a big sale this week, and all of their open stock paper is 5 for $1, including the new <a href="http://www.coredinations.com/index.php/products/tim-holtzranger-collection/distress-collection/">Core'dinations Distress Collection</a>. The large format stores are carrying 30 of the 36 colors that are available. I picked up one of each.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I actually have a day off tomorrow, so I can't wait to play with my new paper!</div>Hand Me a Stamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577651806291113587noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681507210001283741.post-70306385457313298512011-06-13T13:52:00.000-05:002011-06-13T13:52:51.606-05:00Shabby Chic Desk Cup - Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Working in receiving for a craft store, I get a lot of shipments that include random fillers to weigh down the boxes. I happened across a few of these tubes that are similar to those used in bulk sticker rolls, and had to take them home :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I glued a chipboard circle (that I traced and cut out) to one end of the tube with Glossy Accents, and when that dried I painted the entire thing with acrylic paint. Don't forget the inside :)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While the paint dried, I trimmed a piece of patterned paper to the size of the tube, and stamped a collage of Tim Holtz stamps (of course).</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I adhered the paper to the tube with Mod Podge. I Mod Podged <i>(is that a word???) </i>the inside also, to protect the inside from whatever pens or tools I decide to keep in it :)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once all that was dry, I used my Tim Holtz paper piercing tool to pierce a hole through the side. I put a large jump ring through the hole, and attached a piece of chain <i>(Tim Holtz...againz). </i></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Using a few smaller jump rings, attach assorted findings to the chain :)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't forget to use your Glossy Accents to attach a few rhinestones!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't share exactly what I created today.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you've never heard of <a href="http://www.postsecret.com/">Post Secret</a>, you should check it out. Post Secret is a place where you can anonymously share any and every secret that you've ever had. Those secrets that weigh you down, or that excite you, yet you just can't share them with anyone.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Create a 4x6 post card. One one side - your secret, and on the other side - the address above.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let your art become something intimate and personal - send a secret.</div>Hand Me a Stamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577651806291113587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681507210001283741.post-30264083657180900892011-03-20T06:18:00.000-05:002011-03-20T06:18:50.299-05:00New Job Today!I've been working as a part time employee for JoAnn Fabric since last October, and today I will be my first day at a new store as a manager. I am so nervous and excited all at the same time. Wish me luck, I know this job won't be easy, but I hope it will be worth it!Hand Me a Stamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577651806291113587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681507210001283741.post-68131386644671478882011-03-13T11:05:00.000-05:002011-03-13T11:05:44.048-05:00My First SVG Set<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL39k601xJsuWtMre-67OVBpj6t0V9X-BNtQRz3Ih0GlGHT4QKbAE8ezk5VABJ-g5EawTrFI-58Kx1UYgI5PVdbLAsDAgrxan7ODkw8fx3bI0PAfhiezkfDEjvFlIFYUXyjGvGs5rL85o/s1600/Wild-LIfe-Set-One-Preview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL39k601xJsuWtMre-67OVBpj6t0V9X-BNtQRz3Ih0GlGHT4QKbAE8ezk5VABJ-g5EawTrFI-58Kx1UYgI5PVdbLAsDAgrxan7ODkw8fx3bI0PAfhiezkfDEjvFlIFYUXyjGvGs5rL85o/s640/Wild-LIfe-Set-One-Preview.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been searching and searching the internet for SVG files to use with my new SCAL program, and had a lot of trouble finding things that I thought I would use. So...I decided to be brave, and <b>create my own</b>. I've been dropping hints for a graphics tablet for my birthday next month :) For now, I just used my Macbook Pro and Illustrator to make some super cute wild life animals. I think they turned out great, but I need someone to try them out for me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The first 10 people to email me at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">courtneyzavala(at)gmail(dot)com</span> will get this set emailed to them for FREE!</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">The set will work with SCAL, MTC and any other 3rd party program you use that can import SVG files.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I really want to see what you can do with these cute little guys (and I hope to goodness that they work correctly!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Hand Me a Stamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577651806291113587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681507210001283741.post-64031170395570694562011-03-11T14:53:00.000-06:002011-03-11T14:53:28.444-06:00Oh the Possibilities!I am the proud new owner of an amazing program that I'm sure many of you have heard of<div><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBkVbl1h2BYkmnMrxigXD0_Jt_6qrubqO20d0zK0pj2cvsyHKxQR3OTeNqa5PO5Psq44RoEDiqLN4S4nWZtcLatd19LUVglk4IGmbkA6i20c4XcP2JT-INNqn61zvvBT2iojsOglvUpow/s1600/SWAR-SCAL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBkVbl1h2BYkmnMrxigXD0_Jt_6qrubqO20d0zK0pj2cvsyHKxQR3OTeNqa5PO5Psq44RoEDiqLN4S4nWZtcLatd19LUVglk4IGmbkA6i20c4XcP2JT-INNqn61zvvBT2iojsOglvUpow/s320/SWAR-SCAL.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As their website states, Sure Cuts A Lot (or SCAL)is an extremely easy program to allow you to cut your True Type fonts and various shapes on your Cricut</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Machine and other cutting machines. With the combination of using your Fonts. importing custom artwork and drawing your own shapes, the possibilities are endless! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'm looking forward to posting projects using my new program! I have a party coming up, so I'm planning on making some decorations.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you're interested in expanding your crafting horizons, check out the <a href="http://www.craftedge.com/products/products.html">Sure Cuts A Lot software</a>! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Also, check out <a href="http://www.letteringdelights.com/">Lettering Delights</a> for some awesome graphics to use with SCAL or MTC.</span></div><div><br />
</div>Hand Me a Stamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577651806291113587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681507210001283741.post-65177474647526046172011-02-25T00:42:00.000-06:002011-02-25T00:42:06.386-06:00My First Card Set<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpwd8usFvmsMmlwPz8k8E5n2TjJ5DlEyeWXJSiibcX6gVSOgQLhjOn0KD1VbuXeN-0foNp1uX3fbPX8AqVoz4UiMVJZ1DvVYArakQvJOgv4M2NeclAz8thuE7JcwMUV0FE0XYKG3xuIyA/s1600/ThinkingOfYou-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpwd8usFvmsMmlwPz8k8E5n2TjJ5DlEyeWXJSiibcX6gVSOgQLhjOn0KD1VbuXeN-0foNp1uX3fbPX8AqVoz4UiMVJZ1DvVYArakQvJOgv4M2NeclAz8thuE7JcwMUV0FE0XYKG3xuIyA/s640/ThinkingOfYou-1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last night, I was SO in the mood to make something and be at least slightly crafty (after a stressful week). I really didn't have a project in mind, but I really wanted to try out a few of my new stamps so I made these super simple cards.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are 6 total cards, and they measure 3.5" x 3.5". The patterned paper is from the October Afternoon Fly A Kite paper stack. All of the stamps are from Inkadinkado :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm not sure what I'll do with these yet (maybe give them out at work?), but I think they're pretty darn cute for a quick project.</div>Hand Me a Stamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577651806291113587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681507210001283741.post-49191682625656198132011-02-18T16:39:00.000-06:002011-02-18T16:39:59.123-06:00It's Up!<div style="text-align: center;">After being slightly delayed due to some technical difficulties, the February issue of Scrapbook News and Review magazine is up and so are the layouts that I created! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">There's something for everyone! Scrapbooking, stamping, altered art, and much much more!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a <a href="http://www.scrapbooknewsandreview.com/">link</a> to head on over!</div>Hand Me a Stamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577651806291113587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681507210001283741.post-23850307783141392642011-02-08T14:00:00.000-06:002011-02-08T14:00:06.075-06:00Flashy Floral Watercolor Tag<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj01I9V8sVkAaqe_uFS-mZ5woRk4NPdAC2p6UDK8hPrNtNr49jsGY9lq906550S4SbGxz7GWaRgP8QJV4QFl57OjAFSyxwPoUDVmN8SZPBWlW9UIbbNLm5r7Ix6clQ0ZrHD7GMjkIY7ykg/s1600/MommaPiferTag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj01I9V8sVkAaqe_uFS-mZ5woRk4NPdAC2p6UDK8hPrNtNr49jsGY9lq906550S4SbGxz7GWaRgP8QJV4QFl57OjAFSyxwPoUDVmN8SZPBWlW9UIbbNLm5r7Ix6clQ0ZrHD7GMjkIY7ykg/s640/MommaPiferTag.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I made this tag tonight and absolutely love it! I used one of my new stamp sets from Inkadinkado called <a href="http://www.eksuccessbrands.com/Inkadinkado/Products/Flashy_Floral_98843.htm">Flashy Floral</a>. Like the Inkadinkado website says, this set just begs to be colored!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I stamped the flowers with my VersaFine Black Onyx ink onto a plain manilla tag. I inked over the entire tag with Spun Sugar Distress Ink, Victorian Velvet Distress Ink, and Tea Dye Distress Ink.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I then stamped the same flowers onto a scrap piece of watercolor paper, used Victorian Velvet and Aged Mahogany Distress Inks with my Zig Brush2O to color them in.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I cut each flower out, and adhered them to their corresponding flower on the tag. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">After stamping some dots with Victorian Velvet Distress Ink and a Tim Holtz stamp, and added some white Enamel Accents from Ranger to the dots on the stamps.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The sentiment stamp came from the <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-7477/Hero-Arts-Clear-Stamps/Detail">Hero Arts Thinking of You Messages</a> set. </div>Hand Me a Stamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577651806291113587noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681507210001283741.post-47182770965848975042011-02-07T05:00:00.000-06:002011-02-07T05:00:11.350-06:00Watercolor Card for Momma<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkt100_F206g6TP_BdxHFx45fFuyA9q8Xv8cxxBJ_ZNDWW7yMz30tgLZaGppWeAOHkl4G8XBWAUyinPEK8afot0Frnjlt4Tj-6yOWyqlYvjUWn_2bMu_e1Hx6kX1a4k4-wnCPLtShp194/s1600/MomsCard-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkt100_F206g6TP_BdxHFx45fFuyA9q8Xv8cxxBJ_ZNDWW7yMz30tgLZaGppWeAOHkl4G8XBWAUyinPEK8afot0Frnjlt4Tj-6yOWyqlYvjUWn_2bMu_e1Hx6kX1a4k4-wnCPLtShp194/s400/MomsCard-1.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Earlier this week, my poor momma down in Texas had a minor stroke. I couldn't afford to send flowers or a stuffed animal (because apparently prices for those things online are outrageous now). My boyfriend took me shopping during my double discount day at work, and saw the stamps I used on the card. He remembered me saying that my mom loved dragonflies, and suggested that I buy them and make her a card, so I did!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stamped on watercolor paper with my new VersaFine Onyx Black ink, and my new Inkadinkado Morphic Bugs stamps. I used my Zig Brush2O and my awesome Tim Holtz Distress Inks to color in the stamps!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope she likes it! Feel better momma!</div>Hand Me a Stamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577651806291113587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681507210001283741.post-70784066835405798732011-02-05T14:00:00.000-06:002011-02-05T14:00:00.350-06:00Guess What!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGS15ZZPPIYjG4ym9FPFkxfz059zX73Qy7cj8BzYX8WyYLGcZGRO3Z_dAik4-KJYL_M96KA6LUNOb3sU-WJaZYzsyueMWyswgN3GYLsQ7uDniNhLQ2HtvTI_PCYarYAdNb9j6MH95uFFU/s1600/I%2527ve+Been+Published+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGS15ZZPPIYjG4ym9FPFkxfz059zX73Qy7cj8BzYX8WyYLGcZGRO3Z_dAik4-KJYL_M96KA6LUNOb3sU-WJaZYzsyueMWyswgN3GYLsQ7uDniNhLQ2HtvTI_PCYarYAdNb9j6MH95uFFU/s320/I%2527ve+Been+Published+1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I just got news that<b> two</b> of my pages will be published in the next issue of the Scrapbook News and Review Magazine! This will be my very first time being published, and I can't wait to see my work in the magazine next to the work of other amazing scrapbookers!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.scrapbooknewsandreview.com/">Scrapbook News and Review</a> is the largest online scrapbooking magazine, and has lots to offer! The magazine features cards, scrapbooking layouts, stamping, altered art, mixed media and more! There's also an awesome and active forum, and lots of other goodies to give your creative senses the tingle they long for. They began in April of 2008 and have been going strong ever since! Check them out, register, and come join the fun!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll be posting again on the 13th of February to remind everyone to go check it out!</div>Hand Me a Stamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577651806291113587noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681507210001283741.post-49631765186539195192011-02-05T03:08:00.000-06:002011-02-05T03:08:11.504-06:00Love Double Discounts!Today was Double Discount day for JoAnn employees in my area, and I got some good stuff! They had most of their Inkadinkado stamp sets on clarence for only $2.97, the Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink Fillable Pen for $1.97, ink pads for 40% off and storage for 50% off. All of those awesome sales, plus my employee discount made for a very impressive total :)<br />
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I am absolutely <u>even more</u> in <i>love</i> with my Tim Holtz Distress Inks...now that I've invested in a <a href="http://www.eksuccessbrands.com/ektools/Products/BrusH2O_(medium_Tip)_WSBR02.htm">Zig Brush2O</a>!<br />
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Because the Distress Inks are specially formulated to react with water, they make for amazing water colors, especially for coloring in stamps! Simply press your ink pad onto a non stick surface, such as your craft sheet or an acrylic block, and use the water brush to pick up small amounts at a time. To clean of the brush after each color, simply swirl it around on your non stick surface or on a scratch piece of paper until its clear again! So easy!<br />
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Here's what I did...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was my first attempt. I was using super cheap plain white paper and it warped like crazy due to all of the moisture. I couldn't believe how well I could detail with the water brush and Distress Inks. Notice the shading under the car - that was done by adding a small amount of Walnut Stain on top of the Tea Dye base. I also layered different blue Distress Inks to create the sky. This stamp is from <a href="http://www.papermaniac.com/product_info.php?products_id=386">Artistic Outpost</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>This was the same thing. Just practice on regular ol' paper. I wanted to try my hand at coloring her hair and dress. I love the softness to this one, but I might give it another go :)<br />
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Today, I bought a package of watercolor paper after work, and cut a few pieces to 2.5"x3.5" (which is the correct size for ATCs). This particular image was actually a mistake. I was stamping...playing around, and really didn't like what I came up with, but I didn't want to waste my new paper, so I colored it in anyway. I at least like how the sky came out :) The water color paper is SO much better than regular cardstock, and didn't warp at all. It help the color better, and really helped the inks act more like watercolors!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This...this is my absolute favorite image so far. The stamp is, of course, a Tim Holtz stamp. Again, I used the water color ATCs that I cut, and was super pleased with the results! I was able to blend three different colors on tree alone, as well as color in the itty bitty leaves. To make the image pop a little more, I went over the lines (very carefully and painstakingly) with black <a href="http://www.eksuccessbrands.com/ektools/Products/5_Pc_Set-_Millennium_Markers_(_05_Tip)_MS05+5V.htm">Zig Millennium Markers</a> in size 01 and 05.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let me know what you think. I'm super excited about this!</div>Hand Me a Stamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577651806291113587noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681507210001283741.post-24260757544650998832011-01-23T16:15:00.000-06:002011-01-23T16:15:00.118-06:00Just Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hey there! This layout, Just Me, was so much fun to make! I'm applying to work for an amazing company/magazine, and this was part of the application process! Wish me luck :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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First, I paired a strip of My Mind's Eye <a href="http://www.mymindseye.com/LF/Lost-and-Found.asp">Lost and Found</a> paper with a larger piece of orange patterned paper from the My Mind's Eye <a href="http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/simply-delightful-paper-stack-625947/">Simply Delightful</a> stack.<br />
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I really wanted to portray a LOT about myself in this layout, so I put a lot of thought into the design. There's the black and cream damask print, pretty ribbon with ruffles and pleats, and butterfly stamps to represent my feminine and girly side. I chose the bright orange accent color, wooden game piece, Grungeboard wings and the distressed stamping to represent my tomboy, distressed and bold personality.<br />
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Those Tim fans out there probably already noticed the stamped background. I used all of my favorite sayings stamps (mostly from Mr. Tim) to create a background. By stamping with Wild Honey Distress Ink on the orange paper, I was able to achieve a neat, and bold, watermark effect.<br />
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I think this layout really says a lot about me....Just Me.Hand Me a Stamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577651806291113587noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681507210001283741.post-65883516785563781002011-01-10T03:04:00.000-06:002011-01-10T03:04:48.222-06:00You Make My World Happy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhksTj2a7dIK3ZW0gPiyjBsex718wxKT8e7gBty7qsF9me4_4CP5uAUY_UMAW2ZW_emLOOvu72wnj_qbSJI1DymVOWyYtHSYfhFAYTJ60deLozh0arR99qp6Ld6rLqp5VcHjhdZ4IH-iIA/s1600/WoodGrainCard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhksTj2a7dIK3ZW0gPiyjBsex718wxKT8e7gBty7qsF9me4_4CP5uAUY_UMAW2ZW_emLOOvu72wnj_qbSJI1DymVOWyYtHSYfhFAYTJ60deLozh0arR99qp6Ld6rLqp5VcHjhdZ4IH-iIA/s640/WoodGrainCard.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm not sure why I made this card, or who I'll end up giving it to, but I think it's super cute! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I use my Cricut and the Give a Hoot cartridge to make the adorable squirrels, my Tim Holtz Wood Grain Texture Fade with Walnut Stain Distress Ink to create the background, and a few of my favorite Hero Arts stamps from the <a href="http://www.heroarts.com/products/productInfo.cfm?ItemNo=CL261&subCat=B03">Woodland Creatures</a> set to make the accents.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh yea...it's a little hard to notice in the photo, but the eyes of the little squirrels are shiny and raised. I used one of my new favorite products, Inkssentials <a href="http://www.rangerink.com/products/prod_inkssentials_EnamelAccents.htm">Enamel Accents</a> from Ranger, to give them a more realistic look.</div>Hand Me a Stamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577651806291113587noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681507210001283741.post-48358882518612493762011-01-08T16:56:00.000-06:002011-01-08T16:56:49.201-06:00Above Rubies Cricut Cutting GuideHey there bloggers!<br />
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I've been telling so many people about the Cricut Cutting Guide from Megan at <a href="http://www.aboverubiesstudio.com/">Above Rubies Studio</a>, so I thought I'd post a link to the guide for those of you who are having trouble finding it :)<br />
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Go <a href="http://www.aboverubiesstudio.com/the-cricut-cutting-guide/">here</a>, and follow the directions to get the Cricut Cutting Guide. It won't disappoint!Hand Me a Stamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577651806291113587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681507210001283741.post-59375426531663934572011-01-07T17:46:00.000-06:002011-01-07T17:46:46.761-06:00My Man - First LO of the Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh69bMvpsOeLTKSHHfDwtrSqPol4R6OgxXQJkxs76Mm9bN3XosomB5BCVU-W7HIcrne20xn4UXnjUQZN9a_Q59po98KwWb9ci7WAjMzurftx0Kag3eMqPIpCJwqVQxA9rv0K0YwbR6h6es/s1600/MyManLO-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh69bMvpsOeLTKSHHfDwtrSqPol4R6OgxXQJkxs76Mm9bN3XosomB5BCVU-W7HIcrne20xn4UXnjUQZN9a_Q59po98KwWb9ci7WAjMzurftx0Kag3eMqPIpCJwqVQxA9rv0K0YwbR6h6es/s640/MyManLO-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For Christmas, I was given <a href="http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/articles/52_sneak_peek">52 More Scrapbooking Challenges</a> by </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Elizabeth Kartchner from my amazing boyfriend, and I absolutely LOVE it! When I first laid eyes on that book, I didn't pay it much attention because I assumed that it wouldn't really be geared towards my style, but after flipping through it a few times during my break at work, I knew it would be useful.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As many of you know, I don't make a lot of scrapbook pages, so I combined a few of the challenges to help me with this layout. I don't want to reveal too much from the book, so as to not spoil it for any one expecting to get it. I'll just say this - I combined black and white with color, made a list, and used some of my old supplies that were collecting dust!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">At work tomorrow, I'll be demoing the Cricut and Gypsy once again, and I like to have samples with me to show off how amazing the Cricut can be. I think I'll take this layout with me :) I used the city border on the Plantin Schoolbook cartridge to create the 11" border on the bottom, and then used clear embossing powder to emboss the entire surface.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Of course, no layout is complete without a touch of Tim, so I used Grungeboard elements, and a few of his stamps. The Grungeboard letters and accents were covered in either black or white Enamel Accents from Ranger. Love how they turned out...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I hope you like it! I must say this is my favorite layout so far this year, hehe :)</span>Hand Me a Stamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577651806291113587noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681507210001283741.post-17871610128642797022011-01-06T22:47:00.000-06:002011-01-06T22:47:58.860-06:00New Year and a New Look!<div style="text-align: center;">With the new year here, I thought it would be the perfect time to finally take the time to redo my blog. I've been wanting a new look for a while now - something clean and crisp - and I think I achieved just that!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I drew a lot of my inspiration from Nancy's blog is at <a href="http://www.lovestocreate.com/">Loves to Create</a> - I love how bright and classy her blog is!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm sure that all of you Tim fans out there recognize the images in my header. With his permission, I used a few of the images from Tim's line of stamps. They're a few of my favorites :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you all like the changes! I'm sure that I'll be expanding the pages and features further, so keep an eye out!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until next time!</div>Hand Me a Stamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577651806291113587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681507210001283741.post-12225037780127267442011-01-06T18:51:00.001-06:002011-01-06T20:31:39.095-06:00One Little Word...<div style="text-align: center;">The past few years I've noticed so many of the bloggers that I follow taking part in One Little Word - if you aren't sure what OLW is, check it out <a href="http://aliedwards.com/2010/12/one-little-word-2011.html">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've decided that I want to try my hand at it this year, and I've chosen my word very carefully. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My One Little Word for 2011 is:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #20124d;">CHERISH</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Things in my life have been changing so rapidly. I want to <i>cherish</i> every moment, every day, every event...every smile and every hug. I am making it my goal for 2011 to take absolutely nothing for granted.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wish me luck and here's to a wonderful, happiness filled 2011!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Unlike many of you who scrapbook, I have a hard time remembering (<i>or finding the time</i>) to scrapbook photos I've taken if too much time has passed. I thought I'd take a quick break from all of my Christmas projects, and create a layout for my favorite Halloween pictures from last month.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have to admit one thing though...I haven't printed those photos yet, so I for the time being, I Photoshopped them onto the layout.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My boyfriend and I didn't plan on dressing up for Halloween, but when we were invited to his brother's Halloween party, we figured it would be fun to throw together some costumes. I did a little research online, and learned how to create fairly realistic wounds out of liquid latex and makeup. I think we made convincing zombies, don't you?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I used a few fun supplies to put together this layout. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Bazzill Cardstock<br />
My Mind's Eye Haunted Collection<br />
Tim Holtz Clear Stamps - </b><a href="http://shop.hobbylobby.com/store/item.aspx?ItemId=144208"><b>Nature's Elements</b></a><b><br />
Tim Holtz Stamps - </b><a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-25856/2010-Tim-Holtz-Cling/Detail"><b>Odds and Ends</b></a><b><br />
Tim Holtz Stamps - </b><a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-21771/tim-holtz-stampers-anonymous/Detail"><b>Good Thoughts</b></a><b><br />
Tim Holtz Die - </b><a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-22234/tim-holtz-alterations-sizzix/Detail"><b>Ticket Strip</b></a><b><br />
Rusty Pickle Stamps<br />
Ranger's Archival Ink - Jet Black<br />
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Black Soot<br />
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Aged Mahogany<br />
Tim Holtz Paper Distresser</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Hand Me a Stamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11577651806291113587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681507210001283741.post-19057412448883313642010-11-11T14:12:00.000-06:002010-11-11T14:12:42.556-06:00Giant Santa Tag: Another Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVlq3IGQVK0d-Pl1-GjK1MYmCBqtYN-pSy8S0Ocb8LsTEmiX-DZmjR4nK0POVvcCLW45opBLzzvwX0BrwX0byU8yppJV5Rswg7BxgevYZm9DkAGJFBy5fl3p9EnjKziCXMo4G3yaIvDI/s1600/BrandonsSantaTag-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVlq3IGQVK0d-Pl1-GjK1MYmCBqtYN-pSy8S0Ocb8LsTEmiX-DZmjR4nK0POVvcCLW45opBLzzvwX0BrwX0byU8yppJV5Rswg7BxgevYZm9DkAGJFBy5fl3p9EnjKziCXMo4G3yaIvDI/s640/BrandonsSantaTag-6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last night, I had the <b>WORST</b> case of crafter's creative block you could imagine. I was sitting in front of tons of awesome Christmas paper, and more paper crafting supplies than I knew what to do with, and couldn't think of any way to use them...that is until my wonderful boyfriend came to my rescue. Keep in mind that while he appreciates all of the things that I'm able to create, this man has absolutely <u><b>no</b></u> interest in crafting whatsoever. He knows how much I love making tags, so he pitched his idea of using an extra large tag, strips of the <a href="http://www.mymindseye.com/Holly-Jolly/Holly_Jolly.asp">My Mind's Eye Holly Jolly collection</a> that I love so much, my favorite Distress Ink (Walnut Stain of course), and my stamps. He even insisted on red fibers at the top! Isn't it great! I don't know what I'd do without him :-D</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Start by covering a #8 manilla tag, like <a href="http://www.rangerink.com/products/prod_inkssentials_surfaces_ManilaTags.htm">these</a> from Ranger, with the My Mind's Eye Holly Jolly - Holly Berries paper. I used <a href="http://www.rangerink.com/products/prod_medium_CHstudiomultimedium.htm">Claudine Hellmuth Studio Multi Medium</a> to secure the paper to the tag. Works wonderfully!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Apply more Studio Multi Medium to two more patterns of paper, and apply them to the tag at an angle. Distress the edges of the added papers by tearing them before the Multi Medium dries completely. Work quickly, or it'll be stuck for good :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Distress the edges of the tag with the Tim Holtz Paper Distresser, and ink the edges with Walnut Stain Distress Ink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Blend Stormy Sky Distress Ink into the blue paper, and Aged Mahogany Distress Ink into the red and slightly into the blue. Use Ranger's Jet Black Archival Ink to stamp your favorite santa onto the blue snowflake paper. Use a scrap piece of paper to mask off the edge of the red paper if you're worried about your santa stamp getting on that area.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Using Aged Mahogany Distress Ink, create a watermark effect by stamping on the red paper. You can also stamp various flourishes and script stamps with Archival Ink or Distress Inks all over the tag to create a Christmas collage effect.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cover the entire tag with Rock Candy Stickles for a vintage glass look, and either allow to dry or dry with a heat tool. The Stickles will slightly feather the Distress Inks, but the Archival Ink won't budge - makes for a great effect! Add red fibers or ribbon to the top to finish it off!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, whatta you think? Wasn't his idea great? Leave us a comment and let us know what you thought.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy soon to come holidays!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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