Still around...

Hello!
Yes, I'm still around!  Wow, time certainly zipped by since I last posted! 
I have been creating only I can't share most of it as yet.  So sorry!
Last weekend I put together a beautiful card for my BIL and wife's anniversary.  Then I forgot to photograph it before I gave it to them!!! oh well.......

So I went searching through my photos for something to share.....

This is a card I created with stamps from Windows and Doors by Artistic Outpost.

I stamped the door with Ranger Espresso.  I added just a touch of color to the flowers and greenery with Copic markers.  I used a waterbrush to pull some of the stamped ink color across the bricks and background around the door.  Espresso is a water based ink so the water in the brush activates it.   A very quick way to add a touch of monochromatic color.

The verse is stamped with Espress also.  I used one of the die templates from Spellbinders Grommet Tags S4-322 to cut the shape.  I cut off the tabs at each end.  I freehand cut a dark brown mat.  The inner color was rubbed on while the paper was still in the die template which creates a border of the original paper color.  I used Antique Linen ink.

A simple and fairly quick card! 




I'm participating in a blog hop on June 2 so I promise there will be a post then!!!   I sure hope to make something else to share before that.  I have Spellbinders projects to complete this weekend.  That has to take priority!

Thanks for visiting! 
Smiles to you!
-judy

Flourishes Blog Hop

Today, I'm participating in a blog hop for Flourishes!   Blogger has made the day quite challenging because it absolutely didn't work!  There was no way to make a post last night.   Finally, it's up again!  And I'm home from work to make a post! 

Here's a little blurb from Flourishes:

We don’t need to tell you that tags and labels are two of the trendiest items to hit the card making market in a long time! And, to help you add style and pizzazz to your creations, Flourishes has teamed up with Spellbinders Paper Arts to make sure you have the perfect set of stamps to match a darling set of tag style dies. Wonderfully whimsical and reminiscent of Grandma’s calico prints, Flourishes “charming” set offers three labels that coordinate perfectly with Spellbinders Grommet Tags (S4-322). Designed by Becky Fleck, you'll also find 6 beautiful sentiments and 4 accent stamps to dress up your labels! Pair that with Flourishes Country Charm Borders and you have the perfect set to make darling note cards in minutes. Flourishes coordinating Country Charm Borders set features five border strips that match the labels set to a tee. What fun!

This set is called Country Charm Labels.  The labels fit Spellbinders Grommet Tags S4-322.  Great tags and verses for note cards!











This set is Country Charm Borders.  Notice all the coordinating prints in the borders to work perfectly with Country Charm Tags!









I would love to have used both sets for a card but  I just plain didn't have time this week!  Lots of things scheduled and a few things that popped up.  That always throws a monkey wrench in my plans!!! 

My card was created with a label and verse from Country Charm Labels.

I stamped the label first with Versafine Onyx Black and clear heat embossed it.   I cut it out with the matching Spellbinders Grommet Tag.  I added a touch of color to the center with Distress Wild Honey ink.  So easy to do with Spellbinders die templates!!! Leave the paper in the template and add the ink. Perfect!   
I cut 2 more of the tag, one of white and one of black.  These I cut in half lengthwise and added them to each edge of my stamped Grommet Tag.  That's how I got the black and white borders!
I cut several flowers to layer from Spellbinders Rose Creations and Carnation Creations.  I've added a touch on Wild Honey to the petals.  Each has a black wire stem and black brad center.
The DP is from Graphic 45 Curtain Call Collection 8 x 8 pad.  I've added black and white borders.  The yellow card front has a touch of Wild Honey along each edge.

I sure hope you enjoyed your stop here!  So sorry I couldn't get this posted sooner.   Keep hoppin' to see lots of inspiration.   All the blogs listed below.  







Here are links to all the participants in the Blog Hop today! 

Barbara Anders
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Danielle Kennedy
Dawn Burnworth
Julie Koerber
Leslie Miller
Stacy Morgan
Heidi Blankenship
Beth Pingry
Margie Higuchi
Holly Simoni
AJ Otto
Latisha Yoast
Kazan Clark
Terre Fry
Becca Feeken
Julie Overby
Linda Duke
Sherry Cheever
Christine Emberson
Gloria Stengel
Judy Hayes - You're here!!!
Michelle Woerner
Tina McDonald
Tonya Dirk
Windy Robinson

That's an incredible list of talent!!!  Have fun looking at all the wonderful creations!

-judy

Happy Mother's Day!

To my Mom.........

This is the card I made for my Mom.   I didn't have this in mind at all when I started.  It just evolved!

I started with the verse from KaiserCraft.  That led me to find a tag for it.  I chose SPellbinders Fancy Tags Three S5-031 cut from gold metallic paper.  I added the verse stamped and cut out of white cs aged with Antique Linen and Vintage Photo.  The gold tag is layered onto a dark red tag, also from Fancy Tags Three.  I rubbed Black STazOn ink over the embossed areas of both.  I've used the cut-outs above and below the tags.   The next layer is Labels Sixteen S4-301 cut from DP with a gold frame cut from Labels Sixteen #5 & 6 (#1 being smallest).  Next is a Fleur de Lis Square S4-318.  These are layered onto a dark red mat, music DP mat and card, all cut with 3 sizes of Grand Labels One LF-161.  All have been distressed with Antique Linen and Vintage Photo inks.   I added pearl dots with a Viva Gold Pearl Pen.

I waited to post this so Mom wouldn't see it before I could give it to her.  She often checks my blog.

She loved it!   I recently showed her the Grand Calibur and how it works as well as some of the die templates.  When she saw the card, she immediately knew it was Spellbinders die cuts!!!  She even counted all the layers!   

The day I gave her the mini demo about Spellbinders, her mind was whirling with ideas of how to use the Grand Calibur with fabrics.  I offered to buy her one but she declined.  SHe was sure she could get me to cut her some shapes!!!   Thanks, Mom, for passing on to me the ability to see creative possibilities!  And for all the exposure to sewing and lots of DIY inspiration!  You're the best! 

A belated Happy Mother's Day to everyone!

Supplies:

Spellbinders Grand Labels One LF-161

Spellbinders Fancy Tags Three S5-031

Spellbinders Labels Sixteen S4-301

Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Squares S4-318

KaiserCraft stamp

StazOn Black ink

Versafine Black Onyx ink

Donna Salazare papers

Bazzill paper

White cs

Viva Gold Pearl Pen

Worldwin Gold Metallice paper

...the Ritz

Puttin on the Ritz with Artistic Outpost stamps!

I've used 2 stamps from Flapper Fashions for this card.  There's just a touch of color added to the "Hotel..." image with a couple purples and a touch of green Copic markers.  This image is stamped on glossy paper with Ranger Archival Jet Black ink and the verse is the same.  I added black mats to both.
The dark purple mat was cut with Spellbinders Reverse Wonky Rectangles S4-307.  I hand cut the black mat.  I added a few pearl dots of Ice White Viva Pearl Pen.  The dots look just like pearl gems, don't they?  Viva paint pens have such great dimension.
I tied a dotted ribbon around the Reverse Wonky Rectangle and adhered it all to a pale lavendar card.

-judy

A Flapper Tag

I had fun putting together this "Flapper" tag! 

  Stamps are from Artistic Outpost's Windows and Doors and Flapper Fashions.   I used my new Distress Stains to color the tag and gazebo: Peeled Paint and Broken China.   The gazebo with awning is from Windows and Doors.  All the other images are from Flapper Fashions including the decorative elements on the corners of the tag.  I use foam tape to pop up the gazebo.  The awning fastens flush to the tag at the top with the bottom on foam tape.   The Flapper, mounted with foam tape for more 3D, was colored with Copic markers.  I forgot to make note of the colors.  I used only a couple shades of red, skin tone and gray for the belt and shoes plus shading. 

  I added a pearl stick pin with a tiny flag with the year  on the gazebo top.   The flower that covers the tag hole was made with seam binding colored with Broken China Distress Stain.  I used a green piece of seam binding for the "leaf".

Supplies:

Artistic Outpost Stamps: Windows & Doors, Flapper Fashions

Ranger Distress Stains: Peeled Paint, Broken China

Ranger Archival Ink: Jet Black

Memento Tuxedo Black

Copic markers

Foam Tape

Seam Binding

Pearl Stick Pin

#8 Manilla Tag

Neenah Solar White Cardstock

A Project in Crafts n Things!

I have a project in the June issue of  Crafts n Things!  
What a thrill to see it in a magazine! 

 This clock  was a thrift store find...a small wood clock.....that I dressed up with craft foil!  Check out the magzine for all the details!  Crafts n Things offers a digital version as well as the printed magazine.

Thanks for stopping!

judy

A Great Masculine Card!

I used stamps from Gatsby by Artistic Outpost to create this masculine card.  I like the monochromatic color palette of brown tones.  I used Espresso ink for all the stamping.   The words are a little darker because I clear heat embossed them.  I like to do that for verses.  It just intensifies the color and adds a crispness to the words.  All the patterned papers are from Graphic 45, " A Proper Gentleman".  A perfect match for the stamps! I used dark brown mats to frame them all. I started this card with the man image and car.  I found the cork frame in my collection of bits & pieces.  It was cut with Spellbinders S4-308 Labels One SM #4 & 5 (#1 being the smallest).   I added a touch of color with Vintage Photo Distress Stain.  Have you tried the new Distress Stains?  I love how easy they are to use for coloring backgrounds.  It worked great on the cork.  A lot quicker than rubbing Distress ink onto it!    My final touch was the little checked bow tie....really a tiny bow!!!  That's my favorite part of the this card!

Happy Stamping!

...judy

Easter Joy!

A glorious Easter morning to all of you!



May you have a blessed day rejoicing in our risen Lord!

Allelulia!  

Supplies:

Penny Black lily

Spellbinders S4-234 Ribbon Tags Trio Two

Versamark Ink

Ranger Seafoam White EP

Ranger Clear EP

Cornflower CS

White CS

Pale Green Basic Grey Paper

Distress Chipped Sapphire Ink

White Silk Ribbon

Distress Peeled Paint Stain

Sketchbook Project

Today, I'm going to share an art project I created for the Sketchbook Project 2011 put on by Art House Co-op.   I decided to participate in this project after my DT Coordinator sent a link for it.  It sounded like fun!  I persuaded my sisters to participate, too!  

The Sketchbooks are now on tour across the country.  Here's the remaining schedule for the year:


June 10-12, 2011 Seattle, WA Form/Space Ateller
2407 1st Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121


June 18, 2011 San Francisco, CA 111 Minna Gallery
111 Minna Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Unfortunately you must be 21+ years of age to enter venue


July 14-17, 2011 Chicago, IL Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
Chicago, IL 60615


July 29-31, 2011 Winter Park, FL Full Sail University
3300 University Boulevard
Winter Park, FL 32792


In between tour dates, books will be on display at Brooklyn Art Library between the following dates. Open Tues - Sun from 12:00-8:00pm.
March 22nd - March 27th
April 19th - June 7th
June 24 - July 10
July 20th - July 24th
Starting August 5th books will be permanently located at Brooklyn Art Library .

My Sketchbook became more than a "sketch".  Those of you who know me know I don't often do simple!  That definitely applied to my Sketchbook!  I chose the theme "In 5 Minutes" thinking I would do pages that had elements created in 5 minutes.  Not so for my book!  There are a few pages that I did quickly and others that I spent a lot of time!  See for yourself.......



Front Cover

  The sketch book is 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and started with kraft color covers.    I removed many of the pages and glued my pages together for strength.


Since the theme was "In 5 Minutes", I chose to put a pocket watch on the front.  I stamped over the whole front cover with a numbers stamp from Tim Holtz and embossed it with various Distress embossing powders. I stamped the watch image from Tattered Angels on craft foil.  I trimmed around the outside with a scissors and cut the inside with a Spellbinders circle die template.  I added color with StazOn Jet Black ink and embossed lines into the foil.  I cut a duplicate of the watch from fun foam and glued it to the back for dimension.  There's a piece of acetate over the watch face to protect it.  I cut "5" and "MINUTES" from fun foam with foil stape stuck over it.   I've used StazOn inks to add color.  Finally, I added a chain and "altered" charm from Tim Holtz.




Inside Front Cover and First Page

 
Inside the cover I've stamped some swirls and sprayed with Tattered Angels Glimmer mists. 
The first page has a vers from Artistic Outpost's Happiness set.  I glued a copper butterfly over the stamped one.  The leaf branch is from Spellbinders On the Vine Border Grand.  Lots of color added with Distress inks and Glimmer Mists.













Pages 2-3

 

Page 2 has lots of definitions stamped on it with a few swirls and "artist" across the bottom.  Again lots of Distress inks.

Page 3 has a clock from Tattered Angles.  The verse and city scape from Tim Holtz.  More Glimmer Mist and Distress inks.
















Pages 4-5

 


Page 4 is covered with assorted watches and clocks.  The verse says "Time is priceless"

Page 5 features a verse "Take time to laugh, it's the music of the soul".  I've stamped music behind it. The frame was cut from craft foil and embossed.  Lots of different colors and background stamps across the page.










Pages 6-7



 Page 6 has a circle city scape surrounded by embossed craft foil. 

Page 7 and 8 are the center of the book.  I created the inside of the watch on these pages.  I cut many gears from craft foil glued to card stock.  They're fastened to a piece of acetate.  The back of the gears from page 8 can be seen on page 7.  This was a little tricky to keep the glue and foam adhesive from showing.  I colored the back of the gears with a metallic gold marker.  I cut a frame of gold craft foil with Spellbinders circle die templates.






 


Pages 8-9

 


 Page 8 shows the other side of the gears framed with a circle of gold craft foil.

Page 9 has the world stamped in gold.   Embossed gold craft foil at the top and bottom of the page frame the circle.  I used adhesive to stick the craft foil to fun foam for dimension.  The raised foil fits around the gears on page 8 making the pages fit together when the book is closed.  












Gears mounted on acetate

 

 This photo of page 8 shows the see through effect of the gears on the acetate.


















Pages 10-11



 
 Page 10 features a verse stamped and framed.  I cut the frame with Spellbinders Labels Seventeen and Curved Rectangles out of gold pearlescent paper.  I used many different stamps from Tim Holtz on this page.  There are gold embossed designs on the corners of the page.

Page 11 has a unique heart on a chain.  This is a Zentangle creation of mine.  I added color around it with a Copic marker.  The frame was cut with 2 sizes of Spellbinders Labels Eleven out of gold pearlescent paper.
The verse and background swirls are stamps from Tim Holtz.


 


Pages 12-13

 
Page 12  has the verse "the journey awakens the soul" stamped in black and heat embossed with clear EP.  The little poem was stamped and the paper distressed to look vintage. It says:

"When we embrace the quiet times, we open our hearts to the gift and the profound purpose of the moment. Often this is when we discover the real beauty our souls are made of, the undaunted strength of our faith, and the wonderous miracle it is just to be alive."

Page 13 displays a stamped verse from Tim Holtz.  The frame was created with Spellbinders Labels Eighteen and Labels Four.  I think I rubbed ink over it and heat embossed it with gold embossing powder.  All the background stamping was with Tim Holtz' stamps and various inks.





Page 14 and Inside Back Cover


 Page 14 has butterflies and grasses stamped over it.  I again stamped the butterflies on scrap cardstock, colored them with Distress ink and cut them out to glue on the page.   I hand wrote the various words on the strip of paper.  The verse at the bottom says "take time to enjoy the simple things".

On the inside of the back cover I glued a piece of paper on which I wrote some of my thoughts about this sketchbook.












Back Cover



 Finally, on the back cover....the back side of the watch, of course!
I've embossed the craft foil over 2 shapes from Spellbinders Parisian Accents  and Parisian Motifs cut from lightweight chipboard.  I sanded the foil to show off the images.  I've added StazOn Jet Black ink to make the watch look old.  The cover itself has the same number background as the front cover stamped and embossed with Distress Embossing Powders and a touch of copper EP.


















 This Sketchbook was a journey in creativity!  I never intended to put so much time into it!  It just turned out that way.  I really enjoyed putting it together with whatever came to mind along the theme of "time".  Only fragments of it took me "5 minutes"!!!

I hope you've enjoyed it!  If you're interested in participating the Sketchbook 2012, go to Art House Co-op for more details.

-judy

Puttin on the Ritz

Some ladies of fashion from Artistic Outpost's Flapper Fashions!

These ladies are so fun to color with Copic markers!  I imagined them on a stage showing off their style when I created this card.

I used Spellbinders LF-246 Grand Labels Eleven to cut the stage frame.  It's really easy to do using 2 die templates aligned together to cut both edges at the same time!  I added dark brown dots with Viva Walnut Brown Paper Pen,  a great dimensional paint!  Love these paint pens! 
The decorative Fleur de Lis at the base of the card was cut with Spellbinders S5-042 Fleur de Lis Doily Accents.  There are little dots of Walnut Brown Viva paint on it, too.   I added a narrow dark brown satin ribbon across the top. 
The peach and dark brown pattern papers are from Graphic 45, Le Romantique.   I created the paper behind the ladies by repeatedly stamping with a decorative image from Flappers Fashion using Espresso ink.  I added Antique Linen Distress ink for shading.   Before I positioned the ladies and the sign "Puttin on the Ritz", I sprayed the whole card front with Ranger Perfect Pearls Gold mist.  It added a gold glimmer that you can't see in this photo.

Wishing you a great Saturday!  It seems like winter here as we got snow last night!  Brrrrr, it's cold, too!  A good day to be inside creating!

 -judy