Did you see it? Now you don't!

Oops!!! Big Faux pas on my blog. I did manage to put a post up a day or two ago. The card that I posted was one that I had submitted to Rubber Stamper Magazine quite some time ago. Anyway, I didn't hear anything about it, so I assumed it was okay to go ahead and post it. By coincidence, I went into one of my yahoo groups yesterday and saw a post congratulating me. Needless to say, that card has been published in their latest issue. I am not sure about the posting rules, but am thinking that it is supposed to be exclusive, so I pulled that post immediately upon getting the message. Anyway, I am hoping that they will send me a copy of the magazine, because I have yet to locate it here in town!!!!

So, here is another card, that is definately safe to post. I am SO going through stamp withdrawl. I have been studying for an exam and still haven't had the opportunity to play with my New Catalogue preview sets, except for two designs, that I put together for my Stampin' Up! Team meeting, this being one. A Triangle Trifold card, the main image stamped with the Birds from the Zoofari set..............available in the New SU! Idea Book and Catalogue. The sentiment comes from "All in a Row". How do you like these delicious new colours??? These are three of the six New Colours for the 2007-2008 In Color collection (Blue Bayou, Purely Pomegranate (Yummy!) and Summer Sky DP!). Stay tuned for more samples in the next week or so!!!!!! Directions to make this trifold card and other neat projects can be found on the Scor-Palwebsite. They have a great project gallery there featuring some of my favourite stampers.

It's been a Long Time!!!!!

Wondering where I've been??? Well actually it has been a very busy and hectic week. My Father took a bad fall last week (thank goodness he didn't break his neck) and severely damaged his shoulder.

I had the role of chauffeuring him around for the weekend, since he was involved in the Rameses Shriners Ceremonial and had several duties to fulfill.

That being said, stamping has been on the backburner for the last several days!!!!
Yesterday I received my Preview sets for the new Stampin' Up! catalogue, which debuts on the first of July. I can't wait to share my new creations with you!!!

This card was created with Cruiseabella from Stamping Bella, Everyday Flexible Phrases from Stampin' Up!, Crate Paper and Prima Flowers. Brads, Cardstock, Aquapainters, glitter and brads are from SU! as well.

Hope you all have a great day!!!! I'll try to be a little more diligent about posting this week!

Totally Distressed

Quite often I am just totally stressed, but today I thought that I would touch on how to achieve a distressed feel to your cards. This happens to be a card that I created some time ago, but it is a fairly good example to illustrate my point!!! and I didn't have to stress myself out creating a new sample for this post!

Creamy Caramel, Kraft and Earth tone papers are perfect for distressing (although you can get this look to a certain degree with pastels and jewel tones). The nice thing about the caramel paper is that it will almost take on a Leathery look as soon as you sponge over with ink. Taking a "cheap" Sponge, I rubbed over the card stock with a liberal amount of ink. Then going tone on tone (caramel ink to caramel paper) I stamped the harlequin background image from the Looks like Spring set. Rather than reinking with each tap, I continued to stamp off the in order to acheive varied tones and gradations. I continued to do the same with the flower image in Not Quite Navy Ink. Adding ink to a torn edge (see the "special" tab) will also give a rugged flavour to your project. The Faux stitching was done by piercing holes very close together and using a next to navy stamp n' write marker to create the illusion of thread. A few "flicks" of the Next to Navy Ink pad to the edges of the paper (direct to paper technique) adds to the Shabby Chic look. This look is particularly effective when you wish to use some of your more feminine or floral type stamp sets for a masculine look.

All supplies with the exception of the "Prima" Flowers are from SU!!! Colours: Not Quite Navy and Creamy Caramel

Happy Stamping!

Vicki

and the WINNER IS.........................................

SusanH!!!!!

SusanH said...

Well, I keep repeating the same injury - I hold my paper in my left hand and cut with my right hand but I tend to cut into that little fleshy part between the thumb and forefinger! And I've done it more than once!!

Thanks to everyone who shared their stamping mishaps!!!! I thoroughly enjoyed your stories and to say that some of them didn't make me chuckle, would be a lie (I'm sorry, I truly DO share your pain!!!!)

Now, how did I come about choosing a winner??? To make it totally random and unbiased, I had my DS Jonathon (10) choose a name off the list. I didn't tell him why he was choosing..........but I think he chose Susan because we have a family friend by the same name.

Now for the MYSTERY Prize!!!! A HUGE box of Bandaids and some Polysporin come to mind after reading all about the variety and degree of blade and scissor cuts!!!! I could send ice to those with sprains, but I am not sure it would make it there in it's solid state!!!! Just kidding, I have some nice goodies coming your way Susan. Please email me at vickig@kos.net with your address and I will pop your prize into the mail this week!!!!!

This card was made for the Saturday Inspiration Challenge on SCS. The Stamps are all from SU! Treat yourself and Blooming with Happiness, which are both retiring and Happy Everything. Colours used: YO YO Yellow, Tempting Turquoise and Dutch Girl DP from Daisy D's (?). Bobbin Ribbon and Cuttlebug Embossing templates were used to repeat colours and the circular theme. To Make the flame for the candle. I cut a dimensional into a tear drop shape, peeled the backing off and dipped in glitter!!! Apple Grosgrain and Silver Cording finish of the tag embellishment quite neatly, if I don't say so myself!!!!!!!

Once again, Thanks so much for playing..........................I'm off to dream up my next contest!!!!!

Triple Threat! ****BLOG CANDY CONTEST*****

Betcha that title caught your attention!!! What is the threat, you may ask? Well stamping can actually be dangerous at times. There is always the risk of cuts; paper cuts, those nasty scrapes you can get when you put your finger underneath the Fiskars Slider Blades and ohhhhhhhhhhh I just shudder at the thought of what could happen with one of those guillotine type cutters!!!

Now before I learned to place my paper ON TOP of the Background stamp, there was always a risk of spraining an ankle whilst stomping on top of the Stamp; as you placed it on top of the paper, on the floor to ensure you got the best impression................................Ever came close to taking out an eye with a flying eyelet? Or hammered your finger rather than that stupid eyelet setter.

I have a friend that badly injured her left Breast once in a Cropodile.........she says the swelling didn't go down for days, but That my friends, is a story on it's own. I am sure that I can go on and on, but I do have to go to work.................

So, I would love to hear about your best stamping mishaps. Please submit a comment before this Sunday..................On Sunday I will do a random drawing for a Mystery Prize.................Believe me, it's not a mystery because it will be so enchanting. It's a mystery because I just thought this whole thing up and haven't had time to think about what I will give away. I know it won't be a Mercedes Convertible or anything, but I think I can come up with something decent!!!!

Now back to what started this whole Triple Threat thing. I didn't have much time for stamping this week and I was getting behind in participating in my Splitcoast Challenges. So I combined three challenges into one card. The sketch and colour challenges were combined with the ways to use it challenge, which was actually to use retired Stamp sets. I used Nice and Narrow and Simple sayings 11. Nice and Narrow was a rather understated set, however I saw many beautiful cards designed. The patterned paper is from Crate Paper designs. It is wonderful paper with a rugged texture.

What do you think about the Flower Frame. You can find the instructions for this cool commodity here

Stampin' Inspirations is a very nice blog. You may want to take some time to visit. Thanks Leigh for bringing this fun technique to my attention! The leaves for my flower are made by punching a small oval, inking the leaves quite heavily and scrunching and shaping them.

So really, there was no threat of harm last night when I was making this card. I was thinking of calling this post a hat trick, but since I referred to that last week, I think that it is only fair to subject my readers to a one time application of a cheesy line!!!!

Well, if I don't break away from this computer soon, I may have to forgo a shower in order to get to work on time. Hmmmmmmmmmm maybe that wouldn't be such a bad idea, I would get more done for the lack of visitors popping into my office to chat!!!!

So, Have a Fantastic Day and PLEASE PLEASE post your stamping Mishaps!!!!!! I am stuck home tonight and could use the entertainment!!!!!!

More About Me!!!!

Did you know I'm a Jammie Girl???? With the exception of slippers ( I am Bare feet all the way!) and having to put clothes on to go to work, I could live in Jammies! And the Bare feet thing??? Well apparently that has been going on forever. My mother used to have to send out a search party for my shoes from the time that I was a toddler. Seldom did a day go by, where I actually arrived home without naked toes!!! See, a true free spirit!!! Mom should be thankful that I didn't give her Bra issues!!!

I am not usually in the door for five minutes before I have dropped my laundry for more favourable attire!!! My Favourites: Sponge Bob, Black Pants with the Red Tongues from the Rolling Stones (Ohhhhh I'm dating myself again) and of course the Ever Famous BETTY BOOP!!!!!


Like this little Jammie Bella, I also have a few Teddy Bears. Although I have pared down my Collection over the years, I still have several of my favourite stuffies. I am partial to Boyds Bears and Gund as well as the little Boyd's Bear figurines. I am not much of a collector of anything these days (well Stamps I suppose!), but every once in a while I will catch a Teddy Bear out of the corner of my eye that is pleading for a home.

The background for this card was created with the Petals and Paisley stamp set available in the Spring Catalogue. Don't Orange and Pink Passion make a cool and cheerful combination? The white and orange patterned paper was made with the Petals Wheel.

Well, gotta go and get out of my Jammies (sigh!) and head to work!

Have a Great DAY!!!!!

Tagged by the "Bad" one!!!!!

So, I have been tagged again. This time the culprit is Sherry-aka "Bad Sherry" Walkin' on the Bad Side

This one is Very Cool...........One word and I don't have to explain myself. I LOVE this because there were several, well some...................well ACTUALLY quite a few times in life that I've had to explain myself!!! (hee hee!!)

So here goes:

Yourself: Dramatic

Your Partner: non existent

Your Hair: Blonde

Your Mother: Giving

Your Father: Humourous

Your Favorite Item: Pillow

Your Dream Last Night: Energetic

Your Favorite Drink: Diet Pepsi

Your Dream Car: Mustang Convertible GT

Dream Home: Log Home

The Room You Are In: Craft Room

Your Fear: The Boogeyman

Where You Want to be in Ten Years: Retired

Who You Hung Out With Last Night: Jonathon

You’re Not: Stingy

One of Your Wish List Items: Hawaii

The Last Thing You Did: Read

you Are Wearing: Clothes

Your Favorite Weather: Warm

Your Favorite Book: Magazines

Last Thing You Ate: chocolate

Your Life: Nice

Your Mood: even

Your Best Friend: Mom

What Are You Thinking About Right Now: Dream Board

Your Car: Explorer Sport Trac

What Are You Doing At The Moment: Typing

Relationship Status: Separated for Years

What Is On Your TV: Nothing

What Is The Weather Like: Cool

When Is The Last Time You Laughed: Today

This is a new game of tag. Let me know your one word answers. You can link back here in the comments, so I can check them out!

I suppose I should now tag someone else! Let me see

http://www.kreationsbykrissy.com/

Michelle

http://stampinsars.blogspot.com/

Jill

Have fun Ladies!!!!