Sep
24
2009
Happy Thursday! I hope everyone is having a good week so far. It’s been rainy here and on days like this, you don’t want to get out at all. Actually, I’ve been putting the shihtz’ on their leashes and I’m standing in the garage . . . . 
I don’t see any reason why we should all get wet.
I’m still in Halloween mode and have more ideas than I’ll ever get down on paper. Just now I had another and got 
doing a Google search . . . I know, I know . . . . BAD!
Anyhoo, I’ve been working on this card for a week or so and decided I needed to finish it up. It’s just not like me to have more than one project going at a time (well in the past), but these days it seems to happen more and more. In all honesty, I was talking to Linda Duke yesterday, and she challenged me to finish this one up. So, I did!
The main image is from the Heartwarming Vintage Collection Calendar that I picked up at CHA. I cut the pumpkin out and then covered it with Ranger Crackle Accents. Once it dried, I applied some Vintage Photo Distress Ink over the cracks and then wiped off the extra. Look at how cool it is!
I distressed some background papers, die cut/embossed a few Nestabilities and kept layering it all together until I was satisfied the result. The sentiment was found in a book and then printed off with the computer. Inside is the greeting . . . Happy Halloween.
- Paper: Heartwarming Vintage Collection – Calendar from Crafty Secrets; imaginisce Hallowhimsy – Wicked Whimsy; Making Memories Halloween; Neenah Classic Crest Solar White; Soft Suede and Rich Razzleberry; Illustration Board
- Ink: Ranger Vintage Photo Distress
- Accessories: Ranger Crackle and Matte Accents; Spellbinders S4-140 Petite Ovals – Small, S4-141 Petite Scalloped Ovals – Small, S4-128 Classic Squares – Large, S4-196 Classic Inverted Scalloped Squares – Large, and S4-190 Labels Four; Computer; Sewing Machine; Foam Tape; Sponge Dauber; Vintage Button from Papertrey; May Arts Ribbon; 7 Gypsies Paper Fasteners; Black Hemp Twine
I just realized that there is no stamping on this card . . . well I’ll be! It was still fun to make.
Here’s hoping you have a great day and thanks for stopping by!
Jul
22
2009
hehe I love that smiley! So how’s everyone doin? I’m still trying to catch up with stuff before leaving this weekend. (Ya know, things like laundry, bills, blah blah blah) Have I told you that I’m going to CHA in Orlando? I’m so excited!!!!! I’ll be meeting up with Bev and Broni at the Orlando airport and then we’ll be spending the week with Kittie. 
We’ll also be spending lots of time with Candy while we’re there. 
Okay, let’s get down to business. Today is Wednesday and that means only one thing . . . it’s a Rubbernecker Wacky Wednesday Challenge day! Kittie is the hostess this week and she has challenged us to make a card/project using circles. You can find all the details on the Rubbernecker Blog. Who knows, maybe you’ll be the winner this week of a coupon worth 40% off your next Rubbernecker Stamps order.
Here’s my card for the challenge, making sure I used plenty of circles . . . easy peasy!
The snowflake is the extra made for tutorial on my Spellbinders CHA Blog Frenzy post. Since Kittie’s challenge to us is to use circles, I used a round chipboard coaster that has been covered in BasicGrey Wassail. The vintage buttons from my aunt’s collection make up the other 2 circles on my card. I used Spellbinders oval nestabilities for the sentiment (and maybe those little scallops are half circles – don’t ya think).
Thanks for stopping by and here’s hoping you have a good day!
Jun
25
2009
Good Thursday morning! 
We got another exciting Thursday for y’all! Rubbernecker Stamps is releasing 2 new sets and 1 background today . . . and we are having another stroll!
If you haven’t started the stroll at the Rubbernecker Blog, I suggest you go there now! I’m last on the list and if you are searching for phrase words, the first one is on the Rubbernecker Blog! Just trying to keep y’all strolling in the right direction . . . . You’re also going to find all the deets and requirements (to win a prize) on the Rubbernecker Blog.
Yesterday I worked with the Flower Silhouette set for the Wacky Wednesday Challenge. So today, I thought it would be fun to try the Teddy inchies. I LOVE these little guys. When you look closely at them, they each appear to have their own personality. My mind is already racing with ideas for these little cuties!
The Teddy images were stamped on squares of illustration board and then water colored with Tombow Markers. I have an artist friend who has always drawn and painted on illustration board, and NOW I know! The colors float across the board and don’t lose any of their color (otherwise fade and/or wash out).
The Blog Stroll ends with me and my clue in the phrase is: BACKGROUND! I hope you’ve started at the Rubbernecker Blog, followed the instructions for the stroll - visited all the other blogs, left comments, and have found all the words in the phrase.
To win one of the newly released sets (or any of the other new releases since April 1), all you have to do is leave me a comment, and then email the phrase (with the correct subject line and your mailing address) that you found on the stroll to me at scheever@insightbb.com. The Blog Stroll will end at 12:00 Noon on Friday, June 24, and the winners will be announced on the Rubbernecker Blog!
Before I run off today, Rubbernecker Stamps is sponsoring this week’s challenge at Charisma Cardz Thursday Craft Challenges. Drop by for a visit . . . they are such a talented group of stampers!
I hope you enjoyed the stroll and thanks for stopping by the BAD Side for awhile.
Mar
22
2009
How is everyone today? I’m glad my weekend has been quiet and relaxing. Yesterday I was able to get out in the yard and finish my path through the flower bed. The whole time I was working, the creative juices were flowing. I’ve really let this flower bed go over the last few years and had forgotten how good I felt when working outside.
When I received the new Spellbinders Dahlia Nestabilities, the first thing I thought of was trying to make flowers with the Grunge Paper. I had seen so many posts by Wendy Vecchi (Studio 490) with flowers made with Grunge Paper, and I couldn’t wait to try. I finally got some Grunge Paper last week and last night went to work. I chose not to make a card, but a wall hanging instead. This will eventually hang in my studio!
Here’s a side view so you can see all the layers:
The base is a rectangle coaster that I sponged with Antique Linen. Using the Tim Holtz Flourish Mask, I sponged over it with Vintage Photo and Walnut stain, sponging the edges with Vintage Photo. Using various stamps from Studio 490, I over stamped the image to add interest. The flower was made with Grunge Paper that was die cut with the Spellbinders Dahlia Nestabilities. The front and back of each layer was inked with the same color and the top was stamped with script and music images. To add some glitz to the flower, each layer was sprayed with coordinating pear shimmer mist. Using a bone folder, the section of the flower was folded and scored so the flower would not lay flat. The middle of the flower is a vintage clip-on earring that I found in the buttons that my Aunt gave me. I tore the clasp off and glued earring on with Ranger Glossy Accents.
- Stamps: Studio 490 Ticket of Art, Dreams of Art and Flower Art from Stampers Anonymous; Stamp Oasis Graphics Collection - French Letter SKU:11 SO GM and Music Background SKU:543 SO from Rubbernecker Stamp Company
- Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White and SU Very Vanilla
- Ink: Ranger Archival Coffee, and Broken China, Dusty Concord, Peeled Paint, Walnut Stain, Antique Linen, and Vintage Photo Distress
- Accessories: Spellbinders Dahlia and Large Petite Oval Nestabilities; Tim Holt idea-ology Plain Grunge Board and Grunge Paper, Flourish Mask, Swivel Clasps, Long Fastener, Jump Rings, and Tonic Scissors (for distressing); Ranger Glossy Accents, Pearl Perfect Pearls, Mini Misters; Tsukineko Sponge Dauber; Venture Foam Tape; Rectangle Coaster; Twine; Vintage Clip-On Earring
I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend and thanks for stopping by! I’ve got a race to run . . . Bristol!
Dec
09
2008
Good Tuesday morning! Oh yeah, I said Tuesday and that means its Treasure Hunt Tuesday at Rubbernecker. There’s also a big sale at Rubbernecker now through December 16. You can get all the details about the sale plus a list of the Designers who are participating today over on the Rubbernecker Company Blog! A couple of those Designers are offering Blog Candy today.
Since I’ve been feeling in an angelic mood recently (BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA) I decided to use one of the KK Originals angels.
I colored the angel with Copic Markers and highlighted parts of her robe and wings with a Spica Gold Glitter pen. For a fun touch I added Frosted Lace Stickles to her wings. Wings should shimmer! The angel and the background panel were die cut using Spellbinders Petite Oval Nestabilities and I lightly sponged both edges with Broken China Distress Ink. The bottom of the card and the middle band were cut and embossed with Spellbinders Deckled Scalloped Borderabilities and then I highlighted the edges and the embossing with the same Broken China Distress Ink. The stars were cut from lightweight chipboard with the Spellbinders Stars 5 Shapeabilities. The larger star was painted with gold acrylic paint and the smaller star was inked with Broken China ink, then covered with Broken China Distress Stickles. I found an old button in my stash and tied it on with gold cord.
Since this is a card that I plan to send, I wanted to finish the inside.
I ran a band of the same DP I used on the outside, and then embossed my sentiment with Ranger Queen’s Gold EP.
Have a great day today! I’m off to the studio . . . many projects that need to get done!
