Helping Hudson Week 2: Challenge 6 - 3D Item - Teacher's Gift Pencil box

Hi Friends,
Todays post is for another challenge over on the Helping Hudson blog. This was so much fun to put together.  I used the original template for the base and then added a longer section for the length of the pencil.   I then designed the shaved tip part of the pencil and the lead tip.  Inside the top I added a base to give it more stability and a Round Tab to hold the lid on. The free template you can download
here.

Supplies:
Stamps: Tart and Tangy, Tiny Tags
Card: Sahara Sand, Real Red, Creamy Caramel, Basic Grey
Ink: Real Red, Creamy Caramel, Basic Grey, Sahara Sand Stamp Pads, Real Red, Old Olive and Chocolate Chip Markers
Embellishments: Stitched Ribbon, Gold Cord
Tools: Paper Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Martha Stewart Screw Punch, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punches, Sponges, Doubled Sided Tape, Scissors, Protractor, Ruler, Tombow Multi Glue, Round Tab Punch
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Helping Hudson - Colour Challenge Week 2 Challenge 4 - Clean & Simple Challenge #102

Hi there,

Todays post is for the Helping Hudson Colour Challenge Week 2 and the Clean and Simple Sketch Challenge.  Would you believe it took me three attempts until I was satisfied with spacing and alignment on this card.  Talk about clean and simple.....much harder to achieve sometimes so I am very happy with the result now it's done.

Supplies:

Stamps: Tiny Tags, Vintage Labels

Card: Baja Breeze, Whisper White

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, So Saffron

Embellishments: Pearls

Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Mat Pack & Piercing Tool, Computer and Printer

Thanks for taking a peek today.  Happy stamping!

Hugs,

Just Add Ink #29 - Fancy Flower

Hi there,

Todays post is for the Just Add Ink Colour Challenge this week.  I used Versamark to stamp the Kraft layer and added a bit of stiching with my sewing machine. The Very Vanilla Top Note Die shape has been sponged and spritized using the Colour Spritzer tool and an Always Artichoke marker.  I stamped the solid part of the flower off once and then as my main image and finished it off with the outline stamp and my Stamp-a-ma-jig. I used my Aquapainter to fill in the leaves.  For the centre of the flower I used Crystal Effects to hold the Chunky Glitter.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Flower Fancy, Tiny Tags

Card: Always Artichoke, Kraft, Rose Red, Very Vanilla

Ink: Always Artichoke, Rose Red, Versamark

Embellishments: Chunky Glitter, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon

Tools: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Dimensionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Aquapainter, Colour Spritzer Tool, Cutter Tool, Crystal Effects, Mini Glue Dot, Medium Jewelry Tag Punch, Sponges, Sewing Machine

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Stamperoo's Christmas in July Stamp Camp 2010

For the last weekend in July I attended the Stamperoo's Stamp Camp which was held at Swanleigh in the Swan Valley. Christmas in July was the theme for the weekend and thirty four Demonstrators met and we had a fabulous time chatting, laughing and stamping.  We started on Friday evening with dinner in the Dinning Room and then moved to the Library were everything was set up.  Ngaire gave us this sweet little gift made out of the Top Note Die, which was full of a yummy toffee mixture that she makes.

I delivered the first Workshop and we made Lanterns from my own design.  We started from scratch drawing the template bit by bit.  It was a bit time consuming  and considering the number of participants it went relatively smoothly, there were a couple of wrong turns but the results were terrific.  I altered my original design and used vellum for the side panels so the battery operated tea lights flickered through.  Here are some of the completed Lanterns. Don't they look fabulous.

We all prepped for a Shoebox Swap, and moved around the room making each others design for the rest of the evening, getting to know each other and having a good ole chat. Some of us were still going at 2am. Here are the swaps we made.  The Scallop circle in the top picture was on my thank you present from Ngaire,  I love the design.

On Saturday after breakfast Jenny Chilton did a workshop on a Meander Book designed by Beate Johns. The centre of the book is made from one sheet of 12" x 12" designer paper. You could use it as a gift with photos, verses or quotes.  It turned out really cute. I have not finished decorating mine as I need to organise some photos.

Pat Carr did a workshop on an Accordian Flip File Album that was originally designed by LeeAnn Greff.   Once again I have not had the time to finish mine. These are the outside and inside views.

After Lunch we all went onto finishing the Shoebox swaps. There were some fantastic ideas for cards and 3D items. 

This is Ann Gerlach's Swap, I love the way she did the frosting on the little pudding which I have tried to capture in the photo.

This was Nicolle Ewings Swap. Everyone loved it.

My swap was a box for four pencils that I created myself.

We had all been so busy we nearly forgot to take a photo of the group, unfortunately a couple of ladies had already left, so here we are.

It was a very full 24 hours and we had lots of fun. Thanks so much to Ngaire for organising the event, Jenny and Pat for their workshops, and to everyone else for your fabulous swaps and friendship.

Thanks for stopping by today for my very long post.

Hugs,

Helping Hudson - Rock and Roll Technique Week 1 Challenge 3

Todays post is one of my projects for the Helping Hudson Charity.  There are lots of stampers donating so Hudson can become mobile with his own walker.  You can read all about his story here. I love using this Rustic Rooster stamp set, so I enjoyed putting this design together.

Supplies:
Stamps: Rustic Rooster, Picture This, Friends 24/7
Card: Riding Hood Red, More Mustard, Garden Green, Whisper White
Ink: Riding Hood Red, More Mustard, Garden Green
Embellishments: Riding Hood Red Satin Ribbon
Tools: Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Martha Stewart Fence Punch, Dimensionals, Martha Stewart Birds on a Wire Punch, Word Window Punch, Sponge, Big Shot, Labels Three Nestabilities, Fine Black Pen
Thanks for taking a peek today:
Hugs,

Helping Hudson - Colour Challenge Week 1 Challenge 2

Todays post is one of my projects for Week 1 of the Helping Hudson Charity. I used S/U's White Satin ribbon and dyed it with the Not Quite Navy re-inkers and a sponge dauber, otherwise the card is based on basic papercrafting techniques.

Supplies:

Stamps:  All a Flutter, Fresh Cuts
 Card: Pretty In Pink, Rose Red, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White
Ink: Pretty In Pink, Rose Red, Not Quite Navy
Embellishments: Satin Ribbon dyed with re-inkers and Sponge Daubers
Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Martha Stewart Doily Punch, Cutter Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, re-inker, sponge dauber
Thanks for popping in today.
Hugs,

Helping Hudson - Sketch Challenge Week 1 Challenge 1

Hi there,
This is my project for the Sketch Challenge, Week 1, Challenge 1 over on the Helping Hudson Blog. You can check out all the challenges and giveways by clicking on the icon on my blog. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Just Cricket, Inspired by Nature, Think Happy Thoughts

Card: Old Olive, Whisper White, Summer Sun

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Garden Green, Old Olive, Certainly Celery, Copic Markers Y35 and YR15

Embellishments: Satin Ribbon

Tools: Big Shot, Classic Circles Nestabilities, Dimensionals, 1 1/4" Circle and 1 3/8" Circle Punches, Computer and Printer

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink Challenge #28 - Just Add a Man Card plus a Colour Combo

Hi Friends,
Todays post is for this weeks challenge at Just Add Ink.  The theme is a Man Card with an added bonus of a Colour Challenge. I paper pieced the shirt and tie with the Parision Breese DSP, embossed the chocolate chip card and stamped the Baja Breeze background with the Polka Dot BG and Sanded BG stamps. I sponged the edges of the Baja Breeze, added the sentiment and buttons.. Love these colours together, nice challenge from the designer team.

Supplies:

Stamps: Flourishes Mens Wear Stamp Set #21, S/U's Polka Dot BG, Sanded BG

Card and Paper: Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Parisian Breeze DSP

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze

Embellishments: Buttons

Tools: Wide Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Embroidery Cotton, Big Shot, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Sponge, Needle

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Chess Board - 70th Birthday

Hello Inkers,
Todays card is one I made a number of years ago, not really sure when, but I have had it in my stash of cards for probably more than 6 years.  A friend needed a male card for a 70th Birthday and decided this was the one.  I did tissy up the inside with the Birthday Greeting and a few more chess pieces. 

Supplies:

Stamps: 2001 Timeless Images HA2 Chess Pieces, Lucy's Stamps 330LE Birthday 2

Card: Black, Whisper White

Ink: Stazon Black, Versamark

Embellishments: None

Tools: Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Clear Embossing Powder, Silver Gel Pen, Dimensionals, Ruler, Uni Pin Fine Line Black Pen

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #33 - Sweet Dragon

Hi there,

Today's post is for Makeesha's Sketch Challenge this week.  I used a very cute image from High Hopes, Gavin' the Givin' Dragon, isn't he sweet.  I enjoyed creating with this fantastic sketch, thank's Makeesha. I have made two similar cards but in different colours.

Supplies:

Stamps: High Hopes Gavin' the Givin' Dragon, S/U's Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card and Papers: Mellow Moss, Always Artichoke, Whisper White, Not Quite Navy, Spring Break DSP (R)

Ink: Stazon Black, Copic Markers

Embellishments: Button, Dazzling Diamonds

Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Scalloped and Classic Oval Nestabilities, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen

Supplies:

Stamps: High Hopes Gavin' the Givin' Dragon, Starring You

Card: Green Galore, Real Red, Yoyo Yellow, Whisper White

Ink: Stazon Black, Real Red, Copic Markers

Embellishments: Dazzling Diamonds

Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Provo Craft Mesh EB Folder, Scalloped and Classic Oval Nestabilities, Word Window Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals

Thank's for stopping by today.

Hugs,