For You (just some fun)

Just a fun, playing-around-with-ideas card here. The "patterned paper" was created with a rub on and Copic markers. I applied a white rub on to brown cardstock. I then colored it in as I chose with different markers. I thought it was a pretty cool look! More cork, this time with a rub on and a flower I had in my stash. And yes, there is my beloved Fine Houndstooth ScrapBlock from Cornish Heritage Farms in the background! :)
Have a wonderful weekend! thanks for stopping by!!

Supplies:
Cardstock-Papertrey Ink (Kraft, Dark Chocolate, Raspberry Fizz)
Rub on-Daisy D's (white), American Crafts (brown sentiment)
Stamp-Cornish Heritage Farms (Fine Houndstooth ScrapBlock)
Ink-Versamark (Watermark)
Flower-Bazzill
Brad-Making Memories
Twine-Martha Stewart
Copics- y15, R19, BG15, YG25

Just Rite Merry Christmas

I have been wanting to use the 10 Designer Centers and Borders set from JustRite to make a background for a while now. I thought this one looked like little Christmas trees, and that inspired the rest of the card.
The 10 Designers set is great. It comes with a handle (1 5/8"), 10 outer rings, and 10 centers. Lots of fun to mix and match.
The rest of the card seems pretty obvious. Some stamping with the Just Rite Christmas Ensemble stamps and circles cut out with Nestabilities.

You have to check out the sale that Michelle is having: a holiday stamp sale at Stamper's Dream! No coupon needed, just head on over and start shopping! I don't know about you, but I LOVE a sale and even better, its on stamps! Stocking stuffer for yourself? :)

thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:

Stamps-JustRite (Christmas Ensemble, 10 Designer Centers and Borders),

Cornish Heritage Farms (Fine Houndstooth ScrapBlock), Papertrey Ink (Made of Snow)

Cardstock-Papertrey Ink (Ripe Avocado, Pure Poppy, Vintage Cream, Kraft)

Ink-Palette (Ripe Avocado, Noir), Versamark (Watermark)

Ribbon-Michael's

Gems-Hero Arts

Tools-Nestabilities

Just Rite Damask Borders Monogram Card

This is for my aunt Karen. I made a whole set of these cards for her for Christmas. She is a crafty, sewing, talented person and I think this shabby look is perfect for her. The colors for this card came from Basic Grey papers called Sugared.
The background is stamped with my Fine Houndstooth Scrapblock and a distress ink called Old Page. I love how subtle it is.

I stamped the monogram onto thin muslin with Palette Ink. The JustRite Damask Border set is a complete set. It comes with a wood handle and a font that fits inside the border. Wonderful set!!!! The muslin was cut using a Nestabilities circle. It cut very easily in my Cuttlebug. I ran it through twice and only had to snip away a few strands still connected.

thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend!!

Hey, if you are struggling with some Christmas shopping ideas, Stamper's Dream has gift certificates available. I got one for Christmas and it was fun to shop!! :) (thanks Rox-Ann)

Supplies:

Patterned paper-Basic Grey (Sugared)

Stamps-Just Rite Damask Borders

Fine Houndstooth ScrapBlock-Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink-Palette (Bella Rose)

Cardstock-Papertrey Ink

Lace, Twine-Wright's

Buttons-Basic Grey

Pearls-Hero Arts

Tools-Swiss Dot Embossing Folder, Nestabilities Circles, Scallop Circles

Color ThrowDown #23

Its time for another Color ThrowDown Challenge! I chose the colors this week because originally I thought they would be fun for a Christmas card, but look what happened! :) I found that darling ribbon at Michael's and knew it was perfect for today! We would love if you would play along! Label your creation CTD23 in your favorite gallery and link it in the post for today to share!

Check out what the other ladies made for this challenge:

Broni Holcombe
Cathy Indelicato
LeAnne Pugliese
Tammy Hershberger

thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:

Sketch: TECC45 from Taylor Van Bruggen

Stamps-H&M Stamps (Sweetly Stamped), Cornish Heritage Farms (Daisy Chain ScrapBlock)

Ink-Memento (Rich Cocoa), Versamark (Watermark)

Cardstock-Bazzill, Papertrey Ink

Ribbon-American Crafts

Twine-Wright's

Gems-Hero Arts

Brads-Making Memories

Tag-Die cut from Cuttlebug

Tools-Nestabilities, EK heart punch, Copics

I have been tagged

SORRY! This project has been removed for publication in Paper Crafts Nov/Dec 2009 issue.

These were the stamps that were going to be my Christmas card. I adore them. That fat, little bird has to be the cutest thing ever! Add my new love of houndstooth, kraft, and red, and I am a happy camper!! Onto the tagging, and the tagger influenced this card. How could I not think of stamping red onto kraft paper? She would, she is brilliant.




Not that I am ever going to let her forget it, but Debbie Olson has tagged me! :) This one is pretty fun, just share 7 random facts about yourself. I really enjoy reading everyone's responses and getting to know them better.

7 Random things about Me:
1. I was a 3-sport athlete in high school. And I loved sports so much, I have a minor in coaching. I was also a high school softball coach before DS.

2. There are many teachers and coaches in my family: my dad (coach), grandma, 2 uncles (coaches), great aunt, great uncle, a cousin, and myself (coach).
My grandma taught in a one-room school house one town over from where I grew up. She was also the first head start teacher in the town where we live in now. At 50, she went back to school to get her 4 year degree, instead of staying with her 2 year degree from teacher's college. The same college I attended to receive my degree. Crazy, huh?

3. My husband is the reason I got into stamping. When we got married I wanted to emboss my envelopes, but I didn't know what it was or how to do it. He said, "my mom does this stamping thing." The rest is history and I never let him forget i! :)

4. I just started stamping again in January of this year. I started stamping about 9 years ago, but after a couple of years I started working full time and got away from it. Once my son was born, I got into scrapbooking. Then I found Papertrey Ink...

5. I do not have any cavities. I have never had a cavity.

6. I am a thrower-awayer. If it has been sitting there for more than a day and I don't need it, its gone. While, we don't have clutter, I have thrown away gift cards and airline tickets...
(disclaimer: this does not count for anything stamping, scrapbooking, or crafting related)

7. My license plate has the letters of my initials, before marriage; KKS.

I am going to refrain from tagging anyone else. There are so many of you that are kind, thoughtful, supportive, and I could never narrow it down. But I will say, that those of you who visit me often, I love your comments. They mean the world to me! I have been very blessed with wonderful online friends-thank you!!!! ((((HUGS))))
thanks for stopping by!!!!!!!!!!

Another secret-Color ThrowDown Challenge Blog

About a month ago, I was asked to join the Color ThrownDown Challenge blog!! It is a great weekly color challenge blog, filled with talented stampers!!! I am so honored to join their group!
I hope that you will all join in the weekly challenges!
The colors this week were chosen by me! Crazy colors, but as I have been using this patterned paper from Basic Grey Eva's line, I just had to go with them!

Chocolate Chip, Pale Plum, Old Olive

Supplies:

Cardstock-Papertrey Ink (Dark Chocolate)

Patterned paper-Basic Grey (Eva)

Stamps-Cornish Heritage Farms (Fine Houndstooth ScrapBlock)

Ink-Versamark (Watermark)

Letter stickers-Making Memories

Flower-Chatterbox (Willow)

Button-My Mind's Eye

Clip-7gypsies

Trim-Wright's

Thread-DMC

Join in the challenge! Upload your cards to SCS with the label CTD 18. thanks for stopping by!

Let it Snow and Paper Crafts Gourmet

ETA: My NEW Spellbinders Label dies arrived today at my LSS-guess what I will be playing with tonight?!!!! :) I have been waiting since CHA-S for them! Wahoo!!

Yes, it is snowing here...

Supplies:

Everything is PTI but,

Gems-Hero Arts

Stickles-Ranger, Star Dust

Houndstooth ScrapBlock-Cornish Heritage Farms

Paper Crafts newest special issue, Paper Crafts Gourment, is now available for sale. You can pick it up online here. I can't wait to get this one! I have so many people that I need to make gifts for Christmas and this will come in useful, not to mention full of beautiful creations!

Here is a project from Alisa Bangerter from the magazine:

Enjoy Halloween Tag

Designer: Alisa Bangerter

SUPPLIES: Cardstock: (ivory) Dye ink: (Black) Stewart Superior Corp.; (Summer Sun) Stampin’ Up! Specialty ink: (Mango Lemonade color wash) Stewart Superior Corp. Color medium: (black chalk) Craf-T Products Accents: (black brads) Making Memories; (chipboard bat, moon) Melissa Frances Fibers: (black striped ribbon) Pebbles Inc. Font: (Black Family) www.dafont.com Adhesive: (foam tape) Finished size: 3" x 4 1/2"

1 Make tag from cardstock.

2 Crumple tag and smooth out. Spray edges with color wash; let dry. Apply chalk.

3 Ink chipboard moon; let dry. Chalk edges and adhere.

4 Ink chipboard bat; let dry. Adhere with foam tape.

5 Print sentiment on cardstock; trim and tear edges. Chalk edges and adhere with foam tape. Attach brads. Attach ribbon with brad.

Cheesy Garlic Drop Biscuits

Alisa Bangerter

This is a perfect recipe to pull out if you are short on time because there is no rolling or cutting. The cheese and garlic add extra kick to a plain biscuit, and kids love them. They are the perfect accompaniment to serve with soups or stews, and are great served with a salad.

INGREDIENTS

2 c. flour

2 tbsp. granulated sugar

4 tsp. baking powder1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. salt

2/3 c. butter or margarine

1 1/2 c. grated cheddar cheese

1 1/4 c. milk

Chives (optional)
DIRECTIONS

Mix together dry ingredients. Cut in butter with pastry cutter until mixture is fine. Add cheese and mix well. Add milk and stir until just moistened. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Sprinkle top with chopped dried or fresh chives if desired. Bake at 400 degrees for approx. 15 minutes.

Hope you enjoyed the little sneak peek! And got a good idea for supper too! :)

thanks for stopping by! I can share some secrets this week.... :)

ScrapLovers September Reveal-October Afternoon

Here is the first part of my reveal for ScrapLovers this month. I am loving the new October Afternoon line, Hometown. Oh, so fabulous! I also saw this blackboard photo box from Cosmo Cricket and knew they would be a perfect fit. The box is meant to hold 4x6 photos, so I made my pages for the mini album that exact size. Wallet sized photos were printed to use on the pages, but I cut them down to 2x2 with my square Nestabilities.








The lettering on each of the pages are small stickers from Making Memories. The library card is a stamp from October Afternoon that was stamped onto Vanilla cardstock from Papertrey Ink.
The labels on each page were cut from Spellbinders dies and stamped with the same set from October Afternoon.
The sunshine is a punch from the Punch Bunch. It was stamped with Versamark ink and my new Cornish Heritage Farms fine houndstooth Scrapblocks stamp. (sigh and more love :))
All the pages were punched and put on a loose-leaf ring. The ribbons are from Offray and the twine is from May Arts.
Here is a top-side view of the album inside the box.

have a wonderful weekend! thanks for stopping by!