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Altered Art, Dimensional Flowers, Gift Boxes, Rubbernecker, Spellbinders, Techniques 19 Responses »

Aug 122009

Can you believe that it’s Wednesday already? Last week flew by and I’m still playing catch-up. I’m also trying to get ahead some and quite frankly, its just not working too well! I leave tomorrow for Loveland and have I finished everything up yet that I need to take . . .

I have some appointments this morning, lunch with Mallory, Mom, Carrie and Aunt Linda, and then I’m sure I’ll be back here in the studio getting the final touches to everything ready.

In the meantime, lets talk about today . . . WACKY WEDNESDAY! Joan is the hostess today and her challenge is an inspirational one. We were/are to make a project from something that was an inspiration to us at one time or another. It could be a favorite car, color, memory, piece of clothing . . . anything actually and, we have to tell the story about your inspiration.

There are times I have been especially touched and inspired by quotes. When I was working on my black belt, one quote I thought of most often was one by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, “Life is a marathon, not a sprint.” For me that quote is still true today. I savor each day and live that day to the fullest. Take your time, enjoy the things around you and most importantly enjoy what you do! Recently I’ve been working with a Rubbernecker Stamps sentiment that me everyday . . . “Life is a Journey, Art is the Guide.” How similar both quotes are! Don’t run through life like a mad woman, but enjoy everyday, be inspired by what is around you and savor it all! For my project today, I have used this Rubbernecker Stamps sentiment in hopes that it inspires you as well!

Can you handle one more of my coaster boxes? I sure hope so, because this is a sample for my class!

Of course you know I love those daisies from Spellbinders and had to use them once again! Because I have modified how I attached the top to the bottom, I needed the make the actual origami box smaller. I think I like it better this way! Here’s a close-up of the daisy so you can see all that fabulous glitter.

Stamps: Scraps and Scuffs and Flourish Inchies from Rubbernecker Stamps
Paper: Prism Spring Willow Dark and K&Company Bailey
Ink: Ranger Archival Coffee, Old Paper and Vintage Photo Distress
Accessories: Spellbinders S7-014 Grand 12” Classic Lace Border, S4-058 Daisies, and S4-161 Labels One; Art Institute Krystallos Vintage Shards Glass Glitter; Tsukineko Sponge Dauber; Venture Foam Tape; Ranger Matte and Glossy Accents; Sanding Tools; Brad

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great day!

Totally Inspired!

Magenta, Rubbernecker, Spellbinders 15 Responses »

Aug 102009

Yesterday, while my Google Reader, I noticed that one of my favorite bloggers had posted a couple of new cards. The minute they came up on my screen, I was like this boy can stamp! If you aren’t familiar with Daniels Hobbyblogg you NEED to be! Daniel Askeland, a 17 year old student from Norway, caught my eye some time ago, and I have been a fan ever since. I have him under inspiration in Google Reader and he never ceases to amaze me with his talent. I’ve told him I wouldn’t be surprised if he doesn’t become Norway’s own version of Tim Holtz! Daniel’s posted work yesterday inspired me to make this!

I started with one of my new Magenta images I picked up at Stampaway, and some watercolor paper. Using Broken China and Vintage Photo I used the Wrinkle-Free Distress technique on the watercolor paper. Now this is actually a stamp with 2 images side-by-side, but I cut them apart and only used one . . . knowing that I wanted to use the Spellbinders Deckled Rectangles. Once I stamped the image, I went back and painted just the flower with Dusty Concord and Shabby Shutters Distress Ink. My background paper were the left over scraps of the K&Company Ancestry.com papers I’ve been using. I just crumpled them up, distressed the a little, and added lots of ink. The skeleton key was another one of my finds at Stampaway and the vintage button and lace are from my own stash. I made the frame with Rectangle Nestabilities and the Rubbernecker Stamps ticket was cut/embossed with the Spellbinders Ticket Stubs.

Stamps: French Script Background SKU:448, P2 Postmark SKU:193-02, Mk Postmark SKU:193-03, Moutier Postmark SKU:193-11, and Paris Postmark SKU:193-07 from Rubbernecker Stamps; and Floral Collage Duo from Magenta
Paper: Watercolor, Bazzill, K&Company Ancestry.com, Prism
Ink: Ranger Archival Coffee and Broken China, Vintage Photo, Shabby Shutters and Dusty Concord Distress
Accessories: Ranger Mini Mister, Gold Perfect Pearls, Non-Stick Craft Mat; Tsukineko Sponge Dauber; Venture Foam Tape; Koi Water Brush; Spellbinders S3-052 Ticket Stubs, Deckled Mega Rectangles Small – S5-014 and Large – S5-015, Classic Rectangles, Long S4-142; Vintage Button and Lace from my stash; Skeleton Key from European Papers; Rustic Twine from Papertrey

I hope you had a good weekend and your week has started off with a bang! Thanks for stopping by today . . . I’m off to work on samples for Colorado! So much work to be done

I'm Going on the Road!

Classes, Rubbernecker 16 Responses »

Aug 092009

Hey ya’ll! I hope everyone has had a great week and an even better weekend. I know I’ve been absent most of this week, but when I tell you what I’ve been up too . . . Well, I hope you are as excited as I am!

First, what a great day I had yesterday. I went to Stampaway Cincinnati with the girls in my Stamp Club. We got there right after the show opened, and the place was packed. You couldn’t move down the aisles, let alone get in some of the booths. I was so excited to see some of my friends from the show circuit there, and I also got to see Kelley from Our Daily Bread. It had been a year since I’d seen her last and this year she had her own booth set up! I bought a few embellishments that I had been looking for and some great chipboard books. I think my best purchase was some collage stamps from Magenta. You’ll be seeing those very soon!

Now for the super-secret real reason I haven’t been posting this week! Mr. Rubbernecker, Dave, has asked me to begin teaching a series of classes at each of the upcoming shows in Colorado, Chicago, St. Paul, Milwaukee, Albuquerque, and Phoenix. I’ll be hitting the road!!! If you’ve ever wondered how I do “that inky thing I do” or how I make one of my coaster boxes now’s your chance! I’ll be teaching 3 classes on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays at each of the above shows. I’ll also be teaching classes on how to use the Melting Pot and UTEE, similar to these.

I’ve put the Show Schedule on the Rubbernecker Blog, but I’ve made a page here on my blog as well. My first show will be in Loveland, Colorado this coming weekend and then in Colorado Springs the following weekend.

Origami Note Box

9:45-11:45 Saturday $25 and 10:45-12:45 Sunday $25

24 Students

– Make a spectacular lidded box using Spellbinders Die Templates and chipboard coasters. The box is sized to hold post-it notes but can be used as a gift and/or trinket box. This little box will have your friends and family oooing and cooing.

Melt Art Ornaments

12:30-2:30 Saturday $25 and 1:30-3:30 Sunday $25

24 Students

– Make 2 different holiday ornaments and 1 pin using UTEE, Tim Holtz Ideaology embellishments and the Ranger Melting Pot. This is the latest technique from the mind of Suze Weinberg at Summer CHA with Sherry’s personal spin.

Tag Mania

3:15-4:30 Saturday $25

24 Students

– Learn different distressing techniques using Ranger products. Techniques used are Wrinkle-Free Distress, Faux Batik and using Alcohol Inks in different ways. Each of these techniques will provide countless application opportunities and give you 3 great background tags to take home.

Now this is truly a shameless plug, but if you will be attending the shows, are in the area and want to take a class, here’s how: Preregister for the classes at Rubber Stamp and Scrapbook Expo, click on shows from the drop down menu, click on the city, pick classes from the sidebar and then the register button. This page will show you a list of all the classes and then you can register. You will also be able to register at the door. If for any reason you go to the Rubber Stamp and Scrapbook Expo and my classes aren’t up yet, please use this contact page.

I think that’s all I have for today! If I can get into the studio this afternoon, I’ll something new for you tomorrow. Maybe with those new Magenta stamps . . . Thanks for stopping by today!

It’s Rubbernecker Wacky Wednesday #23!

Dimensional Flowers, Rubbernecker, Sewing/Stitching, Spellbinders, Techniques 15 Responses »

Aug 052009

Good Wednesday morning and . I can’t believe that it’s August already let alone Wednesday of this week. It won’t be long until Mallory is headed back to school . . . hmmm let me think on that one! As much as I love her, my quiet/clean house will return . . .

Since today is Wednesday, that does mean that it’s Rubbernecker Stamps WACKY WEDNESDAY and Broni is our hostess this week. She has challenged us, and you, to use flowers on your project today. You can check out all the details and how you can win a certificate good for 40% off your entire order at Rubbernecker Stamps, at the Rubbernecker Blog!

When Broni told me in Florida that it was going to be flowers, I immediately knew what I wanted to do. Granted, there’s not much stamping going on, but there was that one inspired moment. It did change over the course of putting the card together, but the same premises is there . . . . one of my Spellbinders Daisy flowers.

I have a few scraps of some of my new favorite paper left, the K&Company Ancestry.com line, and couldn’t resist using some of them on this card. I do believe a trip to Archivers will be necessary soon! The daisy was cut/embossed with different colors of paper and accented with white while still in the die. The areas to be covered with glitter were covered with Ranger Glossy Accents first and then sprinkled with glitter. When the Glossy Accents had started to dry, but still wet, I started curling the petals so they would hold their shape when dry. The background panel was cut/embossed with the Spellbinders Daisy Borderabilities and then sponged with Ranger Antique Linen. The Ancestry.com paper was sewn to the background layer and then the edges were sponged so the white thread wouldn’t be so bright. To finish the card, I could resist adding my new ribbon, buttons and twine from Papertrey.

Stamps: Garden of Life SKU:198-01 from Rubbernecker Stamps
Paper: Bazzill Basics Lagoon, Aqua and Bluegrass; K&Company Ancestry.com Life’s Journey and Teal Floral and Newsprint; Prism Sugar Cream
Ink: Ranger Archival Coffee, Antique Linen Distress and Snowcap Pigment
Accessories: Spellbinders S4-058 Daisy Heads, S4-163 Petite 5-1/2” Daisy Borderabilities and S4-130 Classic Rectangles, Small; Papertrey Vintage Cream Ribbon and Buttons, and Rustic Jute Button Twine; Ranger Matte and Glossy Accents; Art Institute Sea Sprite Vintage Glass Glitter; Tsukineko Sponge Dauber; Venture Foam Tape; Sewing Machine

I hope you have a fabulous day and thanks for stopping by!

All My Bags are Packed, I'm Ready to Go . . .

Altered Art, Gift Boxes, Rubbernecker, Spellbinders 10 Responses »

Jul 262009

Good Morning! Before I leave on that jet plane, I have to show you one more project that I worked up Friday afternoon! You remember this notebook I just knew that I would need at CHA, well I worked on a matching accessory.

Inevitably I run into someone in the airport that I get to talking to about where I’m going and what I do (you know cards, invitations, announcements), that type of thing. The last time I was flying out of Louisville, I ran into a realtor who wanted to discuss wedding announcements with me. Okay I know that packed those business cards in my bag, but could I find them? Well hell, NO! Did I look like a complete idiot standing there in front of one of the busiest realtors in Louisville, fumbling through my bags? Well hell, YES! I was soooooooooooo embarrassed. I didn’t want that to happen again, and here is my solution!

I had one of those alterable band-aid tins in my stash, and after measuring the tin against my business cards I knew exactly what that little tin was going to be! I covered the tin with the same paper, border and ink that I used on the notebooks. I did change up the tag that the sentiment is stamped on, but used the same sentiment. Now I know this is silly, but I loved it when I closed the lid and the paper tore . . . It makes the tin look even older and more time worn!

Stamps: 463 Flourish Set and 461 Scraps and Scuffs from Rubbernecker Stamps
Paper: K&Company Ancestry.com Tea Floral and Newsprint and Life’s Journey Layered Script; Prism Sage Dark
Ink: Ranger Archival Coffee and and Vintage Photo Distress
Accessories: Spellbinders Grand 12” Classic Lace Borderabilities; Tsukineko Sponge Dauber; Ranger Matte Accents; Vintage Button, Black Twine

This will hold the business cards that I will carry in my purse (the others are packed away in my laptop bag) so that I can find them easily. I thought that was darn smart!

I land in Orlando this afternoon and hope to relax and giggle with the girls, but tomorrow . . . Oh my BADness . . . I have a class with Suze Weinberg and then one with Tim Holtz! I’m sure I’ll have fabulous stuff to show and tell later. Until then, have a good one and thanks for stopping by!