Background Stamped Card

This was a fun card to make. I wanted to do something creatively different than just stamping a design as a background. The idea came to me to paint a picture with stamps. I wasn't sure how it would turn out, however I am happy with the results. It made me feel very artsy.

For this card I used the following CTMH supplies:
Cardstock - Black and Colonial White
Ink pads - Olive, Desert Sand, Garden Green, Chocolate, Ocean, Topiary, Goldrush, Tulip, Sunny Yellow, Spring Iris, Orange
Stamps - Be Yourself D1349, Childhood Portrait D1373, Many Thanks D1371, Flower Pot D1409 Celebrate D1400
Bitty Sparkles bling for the birds eyes

($ store bling for the flower centers)

The background was completely stamped, then I used my water brush and ink pads to colour in the flowers and pathway. I stamped the girl running and the acorn on the card and then again to cut out and pop up.

See what you do to paint a picture with stamps.

Christmas' Past

Obviously, I am way behind in my scrapbooking, however here is a layout I created using cardstock only. The colours used are Desert Sand, Topiary and Ocean, which is a requirement for the challenge at H2H http://heart2heartchallenges.blogspot.com/this week. The base cardstock for the layout is Colonial White and is background stamped with the Winter Petite Perks stamps in the chosen cardstock colours. Embellishments include bitty sparkles, pearls, natural hemp, Everlasting Stickease, Glitter Rub-Ons from Winter Cheer and Memory Protectors 4x6" from the Miracle Kit. You will note that I haven't written in the journalling spots yet, as I didn't want to publish this part of the layout on the Internet. This was definitely a challenge, but I am happy with the results.

Easter 2010

Check out the cute little paperbag album that I creaated using Close To My Heart supplies and brown lunch bags on the slideshow to the right. There are many secret hidden pockets to add more pictures, treasures, journalling, etc. This was a fun paper project to make.

Friendship Card

For this card I used all Close To My Heart materials except for the shaving cream:
Colonial White Cardstock for card base,
Cranberry, Tulip Re-inkers,
Black inkpad,
White cardstock for designs
Shaving cream

For the background, I put about 1 - 1 1/2" shaving cream in a large deepdish pie plate. Dropped the Cranberry and Tulip Re-inkers on shaving cream and swirled them through with a flat knife, like a marble cake! Then I layed the white cardstock piece on top of the shaving cream and pushed down gently, twisted slightly to make a design. I did several pieces and they all come out different and unique. This is messy and you have to lay out your masterpieces to dry before using. Make sure you put lots of paper down so as not to stain your surface with the re-inkers.

When dry, I cut the paper to the size desired, stamped the Childhood Portrait stamps with the black inkpad, adhered to the card base, which I smudge inked the edges of with the black inkpad and sponge and here you have it.

Oh yes, the heart is stamped, then second and third generation stamped.

Stamp Give Away

Hop on over to Daily Marker http://thedailymarker.blogspot.com/ http://thedailymarker.blogspot.com/because Kathy is giving away a cute bird stamp to 7 lucky people.

Journals

Below are pictures of the small 4 1/4 x 5 3/4 and large 6 x 8 journal that I covered with the new Cherry-O paper kit. They were a fun project and I plan to go to a journalling course soon, so will be very useful. I am planning to give away the little purse size one to a dear friend.

Sunday May 9, 2010

Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful Moms out there.

1st Week of May

Well we are already past the first week of May and I have so many ideas in my head for cards and new techniques. I can't wait to share them with my friends. Hope to see you soon to have fun making cards and/or scrapbooking. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Music

May 2010

Hope to see everyone out this month for a fun time scrapbooking and card making.
Please contact me at jojay@shaw.ca or phone 250-763-6780. I look forward to helping you make your memories leave a legacy and to make those thoughtful cards for whatever occasion.

Fun Scrapbook Project

The above pictures are of the fun paperbag scrapbook that I made. It is 6 x 6" and I made it with You Rock Paper. There are several hidden pockets for journalling or more photos. It was a first for me and it makes a nice gift as a brag book. Ask me how and let me show you. Contact me at jojay@shaw.ca or 250-763-6780 if you would like to learn how to make your own paperbag scrapbook.

May 2010 Workshop On The Go

These are the new Cherry O Workshop on the Go layouts and cards. Note that one set is basic, no frills or embellishments and the other with the suggested added embellishments. This is a fun kit and there is still oodles of paper left to make more layouts and cards.

Please contact me by email at jojay@shaw.ca or pone 250-763-6780 if you would like to participate in the May Workshop on the Go and I will order a kit for you, so you can get started right away. Let me show you how.

Paper Moments: Blogaversary - Celebrating my first blog candy

Paper Moments: Blogaversary - Celebrating my first blog candy
Blog Candy!!!

Hi: I just want to let you know about some blog Candy. Over at http://papermoments.blogspot.com/ Jacki is celebrating her first year aniversary. So go over to Jacki's blog to help her Celebrate. Congrats Jacki on a wonderful year of blogging and artwork!

Sassy Scrapper

A Mystery Blog Candy Giveaway!!
Ok so I'm FINALLY getting to the Blog Candy giveaway to celebrate my 1 year Blog-aversary. I don't have a picture of the loot just yet because I honestly haven't gotten it all together quite yet but this will give me the push to get it done! :) I will have scrapbook paper, stamps, stickers, an album, things to alter and some other stuff. I'll post a picture in a few days...it'll keep you on your toes! :)

Cards and/or Scrapbooking

Next Tuesday, April 13th from 6:00 - 9:00ish, come to make cards or scrapbook, if you prefer.

Cards - $1.25 per card, all materials supplied and many examples to choose from. Make cards to your hearts content, as many or few as you want to. Perhaps learn a special technique together - "Let me show you how".

Scrapbooking - If you don't have your own supplies, I do. Bring your photos and make 12" x 12" 2-page layouts from $5.50 - $6.00 per layout, using cardstock, patterned paper, stamps, embellishments, etc. from my cupboard. If you have your own supplies, feel free bring them along. Make as many layouts as you like. I have a lot of examples to assist with designing pages and am here to help you be creative. Close To My Heart's motto is, "Let me show you how".

Remember: Scrapbooking and making cards is relaxing and fun. It allows your creative mind to operate and relaxes the analytical side of the brain. Also, it is a great opportunity to just hang out together and have good conversation.

Please let me know if you will be attending and what your interests are by return email or phone at 250-763-6780. You are welcome to invite a friend or relative to come along, just let me know in advance so I am prepared. Looking forward to making cards and/or scrapbooking together next Tuesday.