Hi Friends,
I am so excited to share this news with you...I am published in the upcoming Autumn issue of Take Ten magazine!! I received my advanced artist's copy last Friday, and was thrilled to find my card on page 59 - a Christmas card that I had submitted a while back. This is one of those Little Things that put a big smile on my face!
Hugs,
Lynda
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Stamp-A-Faire projects
Hello!
It was a long day, but lots of fun yesterday!! I didn't complete every challenge, but I did manage five of them...here are the pictures:
This first one is from the Mixing Mists to Match Challenge. I had a Royal Velvet ink refill in my Top Chef kit, so that is what I used to make the mist. I followed Dawn's recipe, just water and ink! I love the soft effect it gives to my background...I also used the mist sprayed on white seam binding and dyed the ribbon to match. I used a bit of tea dye ink to age the ribbon and the lace underneath.
This next card is the Sprinkle of Salt Challenge. I watercolored the background, then sprinkled sea salt on it to give it a mottled look. (This was my hubby's favorite) I also used the limited edition stamp set, Reason to Smile...I love this set!
This is the Gallon/Quart/Pint Challenge. I used a "gallon" of neutral, a "quart" of canyon clay, and a "pint" of aqua mist.
This is the Whipping Up Scent-sational Cards Challenge...I used coffee grounds as my scent...so much fun!! Can't wait to make more of this type of card!
This last card was the Limited Ingredients Challenge...exactly what it says! We were limited to these colors, the 1" strip of gray, and a round punch. I chose to fussy cut the stamped shape (Mat Stack 3) so I technically stayed within the guidelines! (Thanks, Dawn!!) Since I couldn't use patterned paper, I used the flower centers stamp to make a "sprinkled" background, and I used a flower stamp to make the "buttons" (that was tough!!)
So that is all I could manage yesterday...believe me, it was so much more fun and informative to watch and read ALL of the videos and tutorials...I learned so much, and had to step outside of my comfort zone (a lot!)
Have a great week,
Lynda
It was a long day, but lots of fun yesterday!! I didn't complete every challenge, but I did manage five of them...here are the pictures:
This first one is from the Mixing Mists to Match Challenge. I had a Royal Velvet ink refill in my Top Chef kit, so that is what I used to make the mist. I followed Dawn's recipe, just water and ink! I love the soft effect it gives to my background...I also used the mist sprayed on white seam binding and dyed the ribbon to match. I used a bit of tea dye ink to age the ribbon and the lace underneath.
This next card is the Sprinkle of Salt Challenge. I watercolored the background, then sprinkled sea salt on it to give it a mottled look. (This was my hubby's favorite) I also used the limited edition stamp set, Reason to Smile...I love this set!
This is the Gallon/Quart/Pint Challenge. I used a "gallon" of neutral, a "quart" of canyon clay, and a "pint" of aqua mist.
This is the Whipping Up Scent-sational Cards Challenge...I used coffee grounds as my scent...so much fun!! Can't wait to make more of this type of card!
This last card was the Limited Ingredients Challenge...exactly what it says! We were limited to these colors, the 1" strip of gray, and a round punch. I chose to fussy cut the stamped shape (Mat Stack 3) so I technically stayed within the guidelines! (Thanks, Dawn!!) Since I couldn't use patterned paper, I used the flower centers stamp to make a "sprinkled" background, and I used a flower stamp to make the "buttons" (that was tough!!)
So that is all I could manage yesterday...believe me, it was so much more fun and informative to watch and read ALL of the videos and tutorials...I learned so much, and had to step outside of my comfort zone (a lot!)
Have a great week,
Lynda
PTI August Blog Hop
Hello!
After a busy day with Stamp-A-Faire yesterday, I have one post for the PTI Blog Hop. I chose this challenge:
and here is my card:
All stamps and ink are from PTI. More from yesterday's event later!
Hugs,
Lynda
After a busy day with Stamp-A-Faire yesterday, I have one post for the PTI Blog Hop. I chose this challenge:
and here is my card:
All stamps and ink are from PTI. More from yesterday's event later!
Hugs,
Lynda
Friday, August 23, 2013
Just One More....
Hi!
I told you I am loving this stamp set! I was too late to link up with the SFYTT with this card, but wanted to share it with you anyway. Can you believe it? Three posts this week! Take a look:
For this one, I took the sentiment literally and water-colored outside the lines...messy but fun!
That's all for today,
Lynda
I told you I am loving this stamp set! I was too late to link up with the SFYTT with this card, but wanted to share it with you anyway. Can you believe it? Three posts this week! Take a look:
That's all for today,
Lynda
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Another Reverse Confetti Design
Hello again!
I am back today with another card made with my new set from Reverse Confetti called Dream in Color...I had so much fun thinking up ideas for this, that I just could not put it down! Take a look:
For this one, I used PTI candle die cuts and turned them into crayons! So easy and colorful...one of those Little Things that keeps me crafting!
Back soon,
Lynda
I am back today with another card made with my new set from Reverse Confetti called Dream in Color...I had so much fun thinking up ideas for this, that I just could not put it down! Take a look:
Back soon,
Lynda
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Dream in Color!
Hello!
I know I have been MIA for quite a while, but now that things have settled into a much calmer routine, I can get back to posting! Suffice it to say that I have been continuing to grab moments to create, but just haven't had the time to photograph and blog, if you know what I mean??
Today I have a card that I made with a stamp I bought from a new company, Reverse Confetti...I love it!! The stamp set is called Dream in Color - take a look:
I just love the possibilities with the selection of phrases in this set! I am looking forward to seeing what other new goodies are coming from Reverse Confetti!! I'll have more tomorrow...
Hugs,
Lynda
I know I have been MIA for quite a while, but now that things have settled into a much calmer routine, I can get back to posting! Suffice it to say that I have been continuing to grab moments to create, but just haven't had the time to photograph and blog, if you know what I mean??
Today I have a card that I made with a stamp I bought from a new company, Reverse Confetti...I love it!! The stamp set is called Dream in Color - take a look:
I just love the possibilities with the selection of phrases in this set! I am looking forward to seeing what other new goodies are coming from Reverse Confetti!! I'll have more tomorrow...
Hugs,
Lynda
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