Buttons 'n Burlap ...

 

Hello crafty-stampers, hope you're enjoying a fabulous week!  

Today's card was created for Our Creative Corner's "Buttons 'n Burlap or Bows" challenge using the [flipped] sketch from the current Mojo Monday challenge.  To participate in the OCC challenge, I used wooden Prima buttons, jute burlap ribbon, and tied l'il bows in the buttonholes.  Quick and dirty ...

This card also qualifies for a number of fabulous challenges; for a complete list, please see the bottom of this post.  And for the down-low on all of the exciting product used to create this card, check out the Card Recipe, below.

Sooooo, on Tuesday Sheila, her DH, Reid The-Wild-Child, and I attended a funeral service for Sheila's elderly neighbor.  The service was lovely ... a true celebration of her life ... and was attended by many neighbors, friends, and family members.

During the memorial service, the Minister called for a moment of silence to remember the faithful dead.  As the Church grew quiet, Reid turned to his Dad and loudly exclaimed, "Hey, Dad, you have some of their CD's!"

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me!

Today's Challenges:

• Crafts and Me:  Anything Goes 
• Crafty Boots:  Material [Burlap / Cheesecloth]
• Creative Card Crew:  1-2-3 [1 Memo Pin/2 Fabrics/3 Buttons] 
• LEJ Designs:  Recycle / Household Item [Cheesecloth, String]
• Little Red Wagon:  Get Krafty [Card Stock]
• Mojo Monday:  Sketch
• Our Creative Corner:  Buttons 'n Burlap or Bows
• Simon Says Stamp and Show:  A Bit of Brown
• Take a Word:  Sewing [Buttons, Burlap, Cheesecloth]
• The Ribbon Carousel: Heavy Metal [Memo Pin/Jute Ribbon]
• The Sisterhood of Crafters:  Going in Circles
• Twisted Tuesday: Get Krafty and Recycle [Cheesecloth, String]

Card Recipe:

• Card Stock:  Kraft Card Stock by PTI; Manila Card Stock by Ranger
• Designer Paper:  "Crowded Attic" Paper Stash by Tim Holtz
• Stamp:  Sentiment from "Words for Thought" Stamp Set by Tim Holtz
• Ink:  Aged Mahogany, Gathered Twigs, and Vintage Photo Distress Inks by Tim Holtz
• Other Color Medium:  Walnut Ink Crystals
• Accessories:  Cheesecloth; Cotton String; Burlap Jute Ribbon by The Funkie Junkie Boutique; Wooden Buttons by Prima;  Memo Pin by Tim Holtz
• Tools:  Glossy Accents, Mini Mister by Ranger; Foam Dimensionals
• Finished Size:  5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

#5 of 12 of 2012 ...

 

Happy Monday, stampers ... hope your Father's Day weekend was long and wonderful!

Today's tag was created for Tim Holtz's "12 Tags of 2012," June edition.  For Tim's stepped-out tutorial ... or a look at his gorgeous tag, clicky HERE.

This tag qualifies for a number of fabulous challenges ... for a complete list, please see the bottom of this post.  And for the down-low on all of the product I used to create this tag, please check out the Tag Recipe, below.

Sooooo, this weekend Sheila's family ... including Reid-the-Wild-Child ... came over for dinner.  As we sat down to eat, Sheila reminded the Wild Child to say a prayer before eating.

"I don't have to!"

"Of course you do do," Sheila insisted.  "We always say a prayer before eating at our house."

"That's at our house," Reid explained, "but this is Deb's house and she knows how to cook!"

Thanks so much for spending part of your very busy day with me!

Today's Challenges:

• Addicted to Stamps:  One or More Pins [Trinket Pin] 
• Fashionable Stamping:  Nature
• Gingerloft Challenge:  Vintage
• Hot Shot Craft:  Distress Inks
• Let's Ink it Up:  Favorite Embellishments [Tim Holtz Metal]
• Paper Crafting Journey:  Color It Up [Hand-Colored Photo]
• Simon Says Stamp and Show:  Show a Little Brown
• Speedy Fox and Friends:  Vintage
• Sugar Creek Hollow:  More is Better
• The Cheerful Stamp Pad:  In the Garden
• The Ribbon Girl:  Pink, Purple, Green

Tag Recipe:

• Tag:  #8 Manila Tag by Ranger
• Designer Paper:  'Crowded Attic' Stash by Tim Holtz
• Photo:  Circa 1928, Personal Collection
• Stamps:  Sentiment from 'Stuff to Say' Stamp Set by Tim Holtz; Background Images from 'Papillon' Stamp Set by Tim Holtz
• Ink:  Dried Marigold, Gathered Twigs, Vintage Photo, and Worn Lipstick Distress Inks by Tim Holtz
• Stains: Dusty Concord, Picket Fence, Victorian Velvet, and Worn Lipstick Distress Stains by Tim Holtz
• Other Color Medium:  Adirondack 'Silver' and 'Snow Cap' Paint Dabber by Ranger
• Accessories:  Film Strip Ribbon, Foliage, Hinge Clip, Jump Ring, Lavish Trimmings, Long Fasteners, Mini Numeral, Muse Token, Tissue Tape, Trinket Pin, and Word Band all by Tim Holtz; Deco Brad Washer
• Tools:  Ink Blending Tool, Non-Stick Craft Sheet, Tiny Attacher, Pen Nibs and Pen Nib Holder by Tim Holtz; Heat Gun

Dad: A Man Among Boys ...

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Happy Stump Day, hampers ... hope everything is wonderful in your stampy-crafty world!

Today's card was created for Artistic Outpost's June Referral Program.  This month, the challenge is to create a project with a masculine theme.  Since Father's Day is right around the corner, I decided to create a card for Dad using stamps from AO's "Secretary Pool" and "SteamPunk" collections.  I love these stamps!

This card also qualifies for a number of fabulous challenges ... for a complete list, please see the bottom of this post.  And for the down-low on all the product used in this card, please check out the Card Recipe, below.

Sooooo, Sheila complained to me that she was getting some really bizarre messages on her answering machine.  I had to hear what she described as 'bizarre,' so I hurried over to check it out.  Sure enough, caller after caller would speak, then say 'beep.'

"Let's listen to your outgoing message."  I suggested.

Sheila pressed 'play,' and we heard:  "Hi, I'm not in right now, so please leave a beep after the message."  Mystery solved ...

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me!

Today's Challenges:

• Fab 'n' Funky:  Father's Day 
• Frilly and Funkie:  Photo Inspiration
• Inspiration Journal:  Create a L'il Sunshine ['Rays' Texture Fade] 
• My Mojo Monthy:  Man Up [Sharing Creativity and Love for Dad]
• Order of the Opus Gluei:  It's All Relative 
• Papercraft Star:  Father's Day 
• Party Time Tuesday:  All Things Mechanical / Father's Day 
• Playing In Paradise:  Texture
• Scrap-It Girl:  Punches [Two Circle Punches]
• Simon Says Stamp and Show:  Anything Goes 
• Sugar Creek Hollow:  Make Your Own DP [Focal Image: Blended Ink Over Stencil / Background: Sanded, Blended Ink Over Embossed Card Stock] 
• The Stamp Man:  Make It For a Man

Card Recipe:

• Card Stock:  Kraft and True Black Card Stock by PTI; Core'dinations Kraft Core Card Stock by Core'dinations
• Stamps:  "Secretary Pool" and "SteamPunk" Stamp Sets by Artistic Outpost 
• Ink:  Black Soot, Gathered Twigs, and Walnut Stain Distress Inks by Tim Holtz
• Accessories:  Jute Burlap by the Funkie Junkie Boutique
• Tools:  Die-Cut Machine by Sizzix; "Rays" Texture Fade by Tim Holtz; Non-Stick Craft Sheet, Ink Blending Tools, and Sanding Grip by Tim Holtz; "Mini Gears" Stencil by Crafter's Workshop; Glossy Accents by Ranger; Circle Punches by Stampin' Up; Foam Dimensionals
• Finished Size:  4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Tim's 'Tissue Wrap Collage' Technique ...

 

Happy Stump Day, hampers ... hope you're enjoying a fabulous week!  

Today's altered tag was created for Studio L3's Compendium of Curiosities Challenge number 6, using Tim's 'Tissue Wrap Collage' technique found on Page 38 of The Compendium of Curiosities, Volume 2.  This week's challenge is sponsored by The Funkie Junkie Boutique ... which just happens to be one of my favorite places to shop!  There's still time to play along ... and there's a $25 Gift Certificate to The Funkie Junkie Boutique up for grabs!  

This tag qualifies for a number of fabulous challenges ... for a complete list, please see the bottom of this post.  And for the down-low on all the product I used to create this tag, check out the Tag Recipe, below.

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me!

Today's Challenges:

• Anything Goes Challenge: Color: Black + One Other
• Crazy Amigo Challenge: Birds
• Creative Craft Challenge: Distressing
• Just Some Lines: Birds
• LEJ Designs: Anything But a Card
• Ladybug Crafts Ink: Things With Wings
• Oldie But A Goodie: Things With Wings [Old Clock Faces]
• Party Time Tuesdays: Vintage / Shabby Chic
• Shopping Our Stash: Bingo [Row 'G'] 
• Top Tip: Dig Out the Old [Clock Faces: 2 Yrs/Twill Ribbon: 5 Yrs]
• Use it Tuesday: Two [Twill Ribbon / Clock Faces]

Tag Recipe:

• Card Stock:  Black Card Stock by PTI
• Tag:  #8 Manila Tag by Ranger
• Stamps:  Lost and Found Stamp Set by Tim Holtz; Urban Grunge Stamp Set by Tim Holtz
• Ink:  Jet Black Archival Ink by Ranger; Gathered Twigs and Walnut Stain Distress Inks by Tim Holtz 
• Other Color Medium:  Pitch Black and Stream Adirondack Paint Dabbers by Ranger
• Accessories:  Grungeboard and Tissue Wrap by Tim Holtz; Vintage Bingo Card; Twill Ribbon; Walnut Ink-Stained Cotton String; Clock Faces by Teresa Collins;  Rub-On's by Making Memories; Chit Chat Stickers by Tim Holtz; Ransom Alpha Parts by Tim Holtz; Long Fastener, Brad Washer, Game Spinner, and Adornments Charm by Tim Holtz; Glue 'n Seal Adhesive by Ranger
• Tools:  Die-Cut Machine by Sizzix; Mover and Shaper Base Tray, Mini-Bird and Cage Die by Tim Holtz for Sizzix

#4 of 12 of 2012 ...

 

Happy Friday, crafty-stampers!

Today's tag was created for Tim Holtz's "12 Tags of 2012," May edition.  For Tim's stepped-out tutorial ... or a look at his amazing creation, clicky HERE.

I did things a bit differently this time around, the main difference being that I decided against the UTEE'd flowers.  They came out nice enough ... but I decided I preferred a more vibrant flower versus the gauzy, filmy embossed look.  I'll use those UTEE'd flowers and leaves in another project, she said, as she added 'em to her "use-later pile."

This tag also qualifies for a number of fabulous challenges ... for a complete list, please see the bottom of this post.  And for the down-low on all of the product I used creating this tag, check out the Tag Recipe, below.

Soooo, I was hangin' out at Sheila's yesterday when she got a frantic phone call from her crazy fun sister, Jill.

"Are you insane?!?  Do not 'try it out' or 'break it down!'  Take it to the Sheriff's Office ... immediately!" Sheila demanded before hanging up.

"What's goin' on?" I asked.

"Jill found an old shotgun up in her attic ... she says she thinks it's loaded."

"Oh, well, then you did the right thing to tell her to take it to the Sheriff's Office."  

Twenty minutes later, Sheila gasped, then got a strange look on her face.  Within seconds, she was on her feet, grabbing for her car keys.

"Let's go, Deb, quick!  I forgot to tell her to call first!"

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me ... have a very crafty weekend!

Today's Challenges:

• Alota Rubber Stamps:  Tic-Tac-Toe [Ribbon/Flowers/Gems]
• Crafty Ribbons:  Flowers 
• Delightful Challenges:  Add Ribbon
• Desert Islands Crafters:  #5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10
• My Mojo Monthly:  Floral Frenzy
• Our Craft Lounge:  Photo Inspiration [Colors]
• Paper Play:  Destruction [Grunge] 
• Rainbow Lady's Challenge:  Let's Get Inky
• Recycle, Re-Purpose & Re-Invent:  Old Thread Spool
• Shelly's Terrifically Thrilling Thursday:  Anything Goes
• Sugar Creek Hollow:  Tags
• Sundays With Chrissy:  Things With Wings
• The Cheerful Stamp Pad:  Tags
• Unique Crafters Challenge:  Ribbon
• Waste Not Wednesday:  Stash: Fabric Flowers, Leaves

Tag Recipe:

• #8 Manila Tag:  Ranger
•  Vintage [1977] Simplicity Dress-Makers Pattern:  Personal Collection
• Stamps:  'Seamless Experience' Stamp Set by Tim Holtz; Wings, Unknown
• Ink:  Pacific Point Dye Ink by Stampin' Up; Gathered Twigs and Walnut Stain Distress Inks by Tim Holtz
• Distress Stain:  Broken China Distress Stain by Tim Holtz
• Accessories:  Gold Rhinestones by Mark Richards;  Seam Binding by Hug Snug; Fabric Flowers and Leaves; Vintage Thread Spool; Cash Key, Hanger Clip, Jump Ring, and Tissue Tape by Tim Holtz
• Tools:  1 3/8" Circle Punch by Marvy; Glue 'n' Seal Adhesive by Ranger; Non-Stick Craft Sheet and Ink Blending Tools by Tim Holtz 

Tim's 'Shattered Stains' Technique ...

 

Happy Monday, crafty stampers ... hope your Mother's Day weekend was long and wonderful!  

Today's grungy card was created for Studio L3's Compendium of Curiosities Challenge number 5, using Tim's 'Shattered Stains' technique found on page 48 of his amazing Compendium of Curiosities, Volume II.  

This week's challenge is once again sponsored by the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store and there's a $25 gift certificate up for grabs!

This card also qualifies for a number of blog challenges ... for a complete list, please see the bottom of this post.  And for the down-low on all of the exciting product I used to create this card, check out the Card Recipe.

Sheila's cousin, Jeremy, is a newly-minted attorney and eager for some work, so he offered to update Sheila and her DH's Last Wills.  They asked me to drop by this weekend and witness the signing.

When I arrived, Jeremy ushered us all into the dining room and asked us to take a seat.

"Now," he said to them, "which one of you wants to go first?"

Give it a minute ...

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me!

Today's Challenges:

• Allsorts:  Card for a Man or Boy
• Just Us Girls: Generational [2nd Generation Background]
• Quirky Crafts: Masculine and Color Recipe [Blue, Brown]
• Simon Says Stamp and Show: Anything Goes
• Squigglefly: Use a Sentiment for Main Focus
• Studio L3:  Technique #5, Shattered Stains

Card Recipe:

• Card Stock:  Kraft Card Stock by PTI; Manila Card Stock by Ranger
• Designer Paper:  Lost and Found Paper Stash by Tim Holtz
• Other Paper:  Grunge Board by Tim Holtz
• Stamps:  'Grunge Cirque,' 'Remnants,' 'Stuff to Say,' and 'Warehouse District' Stamp Sets by Tim Holtz
• Ink:  Jet Black Archival Ink by Ranger; Gathered Twigs and Walnut Stain Distress Inks by Tim Holtz
• Distress Stains:  Peeled Paint, Rusty Hinge, and Vintage Photo Distress Stains by Tim Holtz
• Paint:  Rock Candy Distress Crackle Paint by Tim Holtz
• Accessories:  Game Spinners, Mini Sprocket Gears, and Sprocket Gears by Tim Holtz
• Tools:  Die-Cut Machine by Sizzix; Gadget Gears, Mini Gears, and Weathered Clock Dies by Tim Holtz; Foam Dimensionals; Non-Stick Craft Sheet, Edge Distressing Tool, and Ink Blending Tools by Tim Holtz
• Finished Size:  4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Color Me Yellow, Kraft, & Ivory ...

 

Happy Stump Day hampers ... thanks for swingin' by today!

Today's card was created for Our Creative Corner's current challenge, 'Color Trifecta.'  To see all of the amazing entries ... or to play along, clicky HERE.

This card also qualifies for a number of other fabulous challenges ... for the complete list, please see the bottom of this post.  And for the low-down on all of the product I used to create this card, check out the Card Recipe, below.

Soooooo, Sheila's birthday is coming up and she's still acting a little nutty about aging in general and her looks in particular.

When I stopped by last evening, I found her staring into a mirror, her poor DH standing by with that deer-in-the-headlights look.

"Have you seen this?" she asked, pointing to a gray hair in her bangs.

"What?" he asked innocently. "The wrinkles?"

Eeeeek!

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me!

Today's Challenges:

• Clear It Out Challenge: Card for a Mentor / Flowers
• Craft Room Challenge: Emboss It [Dry]
• Craft Your Passion:  Torn or Distressed Edges [Distress Ink]
• Crafting for all Seasons:  Flowers
• Crafty Boots:  Yellow
• Creative Card Crew: Sentiment as Focal Point 
• Creative Craft Challenge: Anything Goes
• Hooked on Craft Challenges:  Flowers 
• Inspiration Emporium Journal:  Bring on the May Flowers
• Oldie But A Goodie: Die-Cuts [Old Collage Sentiment Image]
• Our Creative Corner: Color Trifecta
• Paper and Such Design: April Showers Bring May Flowers 
• Paper Creations:  Flowers
• The Order of the Opus Gluei: Beyond the Garden Gate
• Use Your Stuff:  Nature Calls
• Victorine Originals:  Flowers

Card Recipe: 

• Card Stock:  Kraft, Ivory Card Stock by PTI; Core'dinations Card Stock, Distress Collection by Tim Holtz
• Image:  Heartwarming Vintage by Crafty Secrets
• Ink:  Gathered Twigs Distress Ink by Tim Holtz; Adirondack Alcohol Ink by Ranger
• Accessories:  Deco Washers by HyGlo; Tiny Fasteners by Tim Holtz
• Tools:  Die-Cut Machine by Sizzix; Retro Circles Texture Fade by Tim Holtz; Tattered Floral Strip Die by Tim Holtz; Vintage Lace Strip Die by Tim Holtz; Sanding Tool by Tim Holtz
• Finished Size:  4 1/4" x 5 1/2"