Take Me Home

Here's a card I created for Artistic Outpost using the Home set of stamps.

This barn reminds me so much of "home"where my parents still live........so I added the trees in the background to look even more like it.

The barn scene as well as the trees are stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa and colored with Copic markers. I masked off the upper edge of the stamp before I inked it to eliminate the word "greetings" & postmark. I used a piece of Core'dinations paper for the frame cut with a Spellbinders Deckle Edge Rectangle and sanded. The DP is from a Basic Grey Wisteria 6 x 6 pad. I distressed the edges with Antique Linen and added a few buttons plus a piece of pearl cotton across the green Bazzil mat.I trimmed around the barn to layer it over the trees background. I added some foam squares under the barn and the frame.

I added a few trees to the inside. These are inked with Peeled Paint & Brushed Corduroy, once stamped off. "Home" is stamped with Brushed Corduroy as well. I inked the edges with Antique Linen & Brushed Corduroy.

Thank you for visiting........please stop back soon.

-judy

Time is Priceless

I sat down tonight to create a retirement card for a co-worker. I couldn't think of any specific retirement stamps in my collection. Truth is, I didn't feel like digging them out...... Instead, I pulled out some Tim Holtz sets: Slight Alterations for the background & Elements of Time for one clock & the verse.
....lots of layers of inks, a mask & some stamps to create the background. Then I added elements until I was satisfied with it.
The "Time...." verse at the bottom is from CHF Time to Stamp set as well as the ornate clock & the black partial clock faces in the corners.

I added Glossy Accents to "Time is priceless" because it didn't stand out. I couldn't emboss it with clear because all the back ground Distress inks were still damp. The embossing powder would have stuck everywhere......not a look I wanted.

It was fun to get inky again. I've been busy with other things this week so I've missed my stamping time. I did manage to make a card to post on Artistic Outpost for Saturday. Stop by then to see it here, too.

So glad you stopped by.......come back soon!

Supplies:

Tim Holtz Elements of Time, Slight Alterations

CHF Time to Stamp

Distress inks: Broken China, Peeled Paint, Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, Black Soot

Ranger Archival Black

Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz mask

Flowers to Enjoy

Here's a few flowers for you to enjoy.........all from my gardens. It was a great day for photos when I took these......cloudy yet bright.

pink roses

dark purple irises

clematis

Take time to smell the flowers........and enjoy their beauty!

Butterfly Blue

For this card, I used my last piece of alcohol ink colored paper that I had created in order to duplicate Tim's creation on my last post.
I needed a card to send to my sister to say "thank you" for my stay. As usual, I had limited time.......it was about 9:00 pm & I wanted it done before bed. I thought this piece of alcohol ink colored paper would be an easy start to put together something quick....... So I thought.... I finished it that night but much later than anticipated. It was worth it........I love how it turned out!

I used 2 of Tim's stamp sets: Fairytale Frenzy and Floral Tattoo. The images in black (verse, butterfly and stem with hearts) are from Fairytale Frenzy. There are various stamps from Floral Tattoo in the background. I can't begin to tell you all the steps. I stamped until I was satisfied with the outcome. The darker blue images were stamped with Ranger Pigment Denim ink. I rubbed Distress Broken China ink around the edges.



The butterfly was cut from a piece of clear acrylic packaging from a Spellbinders die set (I trim the ridges off all the bigger packages & save the flat pieces for future projects.) I stamped it with Archival ink & cut it out. I added Aqua alcohol ink to the back side. It's glued in place with Glossy Accents. I also added Glossy Accents to the bigger hearts & flowers. It's not really apparent in the photo.

I had fun stamping this......even if it keep up late. I never mind staying up late to stamp......it's the next day getting up for the work that's so hard. That's when I'm tired.......

Thanks for visiting!
Until next time......smiles to you!
-judy

Supplies:
Tim Holtz stamps: Floral Tattoo, Fairytale Frenzy
Ranger Archival Black Ink
TH Alcohol inks: Denim, Stream, Stonewashed, Silver mixative, Aqua
White Glossy Card Stock
Ranger Pigment Denim
Distress Broken China
Clear Packaging
Glossy Accents
Bazzill Aqua Card Stock

A Tim Holtz Creation

Here's the piece of art that inspired me to create the alcohol background that I used on yesterdays cards......

.......a Tim Holtz creation from CHA last summer.

While I was in the Ranger booth getting all the information about the new products & placing an order, my sister was watching Tim demonstrate. He demonstrated the technique for the background & then created this sample. He actually handed it to another "watcher" who then gave it to Kathy. She thought Kathy really liked the colors. How exciting for her! She did really like it! She took it home & framed it. I really like her choice of frame....it's so eye catching setting on this trunk.Here's a little closer look. My camera really picked up the Silver mixative in the back ground.

Because I liked it so much, I tried to duplicate it while I was at Kathy's house last weekend. Here's my attempt........

What do you think? I can see that I didn't get as much Silver mixative on mine.

So far, I just matted it on black glossy cardstock. I plan to frame it to hang in my craft room. Kathy suggested I frame the tags I have that Tim created at other CHA shows. Great idea! I just added frames to my shopping list......

Hope you enjoyed your stop today!
-judy

Card Blues

.........times two.

Today, I created 2 cards for Artistic Outpost using the Bluebird stamp set. The image on both cards is stamped on a background created with alcohol inks on white glossy paper. I used Denim, Stonewashed, Stream, Silver mixative & Extender on my craft sheet. I laid the glossy paper on the inks & twisted & slid the paper off the mat. I repeated this step until I had most of the white covered with color. I used Ranger Archival black ink to stamp the images.

I chose to accent the bluish-purple color of the background on this card. I added a lace edge using a MS punch. The ribbon is very irridescent (couldn't capture the shine very well in the photo) and actually has a purple tint. The pearls are from Hero Arts.

I used blue paper scraps for this card. The texture was created with QuicKutz Gooosebumpz embossing dies. I rubbed Ranger Ocean Aqua over it. I used a Spellbinders Oval Tag to cut "thinking of you". It's mounted with foam dots. The white card is ribbed but it didn't show up well in this photo. The little black pearls are also from Hero Arts.

Supplies:

Ranger Alcohol inks: Denim, Stonewashed, Silver, Stream
Ranger Archival Black Ink
White Glossy cardstock

Martha Stewart punch

Hero Arts Pearls

Ranger Lights Ocean Aqua

QuicKutz Goosebumpz Swirl

Ribbons

Thanks for visiting! I hope you enjoyed your stay!

Come again soon!

-judy

A Cute Birthday Wish!

Finally, something to post! I've been so busy outdoors weeding my flower beds, mowing lawn, and just enjoying the wonderful late spring weather!

I created this card with stamps from Penny Black. The cute image is from Garden Friends and the verse is from Critter Party - both are clear sets. I colored the image with Copic markers. I used Spellbinders Label One for the shaped cutout of the image. Papers by Bazzill and American Crafts.

I'm off to visit my sister in Wisconsin today with my mom. If we get a chance to create something, I'll post from there. We have plans to go to a garden fair & shop, enjoy her gardens......and visit.

Happy Day!

-judy

Colorful Congrats!

I stamped a few quick graduation cards this week.......

For this card, I chose a colorful paper from Basic Grey's Lime Rickey 6 x 6 pad. These condensed versions of the papers are great for cards! I stamped the "congratulations" band with Memento Rhubarb Stalk ink. The stamp is from Hero Arts Everyday Sayings. "You did it" is also from that set. The tag was cut with a Spellbinders die. I added the pink edge with a Copic marker. A couple flowers, big brad & a narrow grosgrain ribbon to finish it!

Supplies:
Basic Grey Lime Rickey 6x6 paper pad
Memento Rhubarb Stalk
Hero Arts Everyday Sayings
Copic marker
Bazzill Silk Flowers
Imaginisce brad
Grosgrain ribbon
Stampin Up Scallop punch

Enjoy!
judy

Celebrate

Welcome to all CHF Blog Hoppers!

I'm posting a second card for CHF today. Scroll down to see the original card posted yesterday.

I created this card from some leftovers from yesterday's card......the ribbon & star and back side of a scrap of the Reminisce paper. I added a Co'ordinations panel embossed with a Cuttlebug folder, then distressed with Adirondack Denim ink. I cut "celebrate" with a QK die. I didn't like the color of the first one.....light blue Co'ordinations paper, same as the star. I cut a 2nd one out of navy......better but not quite right so I cut the tan one & layered them all. I know, I can be a bit obsessive with my designs! smiles

You can start at the beginning of the CHF Blog Hop here!

Lianna's next in the hop. Stop over to see what wonderful card she has created for our "heroes"!
Her blog is Llama Tales

A huge Thank You to everyone who left comments! It's so fun to read them! Smiles to all of you!
I'm still working my way through the Blog Hop. The weather is way too nice to be inside on the computer so I'll get back to it tonight.

Enjoy the holiday weekend!
-judy

Sweet Land of Liberty

Today, I'm participating in Cards for Heroes Blog Hop! A great way to celebrate Memorial Day weekend!
Cards for Heroes sends handmade greeting cards to servicemen all over the world for them to use for family & friends. Head over to the Cards for Heroes website to start the Blog Hop! There are over 100 blogs participating. My blog is number 110! I posted the link for the next blog at the end of my post........

It was just by luck that I checked Shari Carroll's blog & found the information about the CHF Blog Hop.........just in the nick of time on Thursday so I could join in.

I chose a stamp from the Hero plate from Artistic Outpost for my card.

I used Adirondack Denim & Cranberry inks to color the stamp, misted it and then stamped it on cream cardstock. Next, I added Distress Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain & Black Soot to antique the image as well as highlight the flags & verse. The stamp has a "4" in the left corner. I chose to cover it because I wanted the card to be more general than just for the 4th of July.

I cut the star from Co'ordinations paper but it's really hard to tell as I distressed it until I got the color I wanted. I cut a another star out of red paper & added Snow Cap white paint to the embossed star. Then I added Distress Antique Linen & Vintage photo to age it. The striped ribbon was cream & brown (see it in the photo of supplies) until I added Denim ink to it. I rubbed the ink pad over the ribbon & then spritzed it with water. The water dissipates the ink into the ribbon & spreads the color. I did the same to the red ribbon only I used Vintage Photo to tone down the white.

I added 3 tiny brads under the verse. These were dark bronze but I added a touch of dark blue with StazOn Midnight Blue.

Supplies:

Artistic Outpost Heroes

Adirondack Denim, Cranberry

Distress Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain, Black Soot

Reminisce Celebrate paper

Spellbinders Star dies

Ranger Snow Cap Paint Dabber
Ribbon

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Next stop on the Blog Hop - - - - Lianna's Blog

She has a beautiful card created with red, white & blue!

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Today, I remember all our veterans who have so bravely defended our nation so that we may enjoy all the freedoms of this wonderful country! I think of my Dad who served during the Korean conflict & my husband who was in the Navy during the end of the Vietnam war. Thank you!

God Bless the USA!

Thank you so much for stopping.........please come back soon! I'll be posting another card Sunday.

-judy