ATC’s

I had a left-over background for an ATC from a recent ATC exchange, so I played with some metal findings I picked up at CHA Friday to finish it off.

I put the metal finding through the Cuttlebug with a Tim Holtz folder, dabbed on white paint and then dropped on Alcohol inks raisin and latte. Then, I sanded off the embossed birds.  I added the birds stamp from Artistic Outpost and ‘Torn Frames’ from the Technique Junkies newsletter.
Here is my collection of metal from Bello Modo- you will be seeing more of this- I love it!

Here is the ATC swap from RubberStampChat hosted by a friend from the Technique Junkies Deb Lovett.
My original ATC’s use reverse prints (and reverse-reverse prints)

Here are the ATC’s I received:

Lt to Rt
Deb Lovett-Packing Tape Transfer
Jean Heady-Spahr-Distress Ink BG
Jaimie Sander-Distress Ink and Bleach


Diane Marr-Black Magic
C Fosdick-Acrylic Paint technique
Nancy Chebuske-Guevara-Wax Paper technique (and the back is done in Mica ink)


Joannie Davis-Faux Velvet
Pat Hanberry-Paper napkin BG, embossing on acetate.

I try really hard to make an ACT for the every other Tuesday challenge Fun with ATC’s- I have one day left to go- and the theme is birds.
Thanks for stopping by!
Shelly

CHA and a little Candy……

 

CHA was a blast yesterday!  I carpooled with Tam from SCS and it was really nice getting to know her better!

CHA is a little different from the trade show- Ranger was not there- so no Tim Holtz….. but there was alot to do and I ran into lots of people- including  Beate from SCS, Chrissy D and believe it or not, a lady I met is a stamp store in Kentucky in the past…..we both looked at each other and asked- “how do I know you…..” ?  It really is a small world! SO many familiar faces!  I completely forgot to take any pictures though…….

  I signed up to be in a ‘mystery’ FOCUS group- I rec’d an e-mail asking me to participate after signing up for CHA- and I decided it is really important for manufacturers to have feedback, so I signed up.  The group I was in was feedback about packaging for Martha Stewart products for gift boxes.  It lasted an hour- and after the hour was over, we were presented with this gift…….

Then I hit the floor and went to town!  I usually do not do make and takes until I am able to shop the entire floor, and I usually do not buy alot until I see who has what and check the prices.  Not alot was on sale, but to not have to pay shipping and handling….! I was able to make it all the way through Cha and then went back and did a few make and takes.

My haul:

 

And, Make and Takes:

These stamps were on sale for a great price, so I bought a few extra’s- one for me and one for YOU if you are picked by Random.org

Want it?  Just leave a comment and I will pick a winner Monday at 5PM CST

Thanks for stopping by Today-Have a great weekend!

Shelly

D2D-Mice Day and homemade embellishment challenge

I finally have time to sit and stamp AND have POWER (We keep loosing power on/off).   Yeah! 
I am making a last minute (hours) card for the weekly D2D (Designed@Delight) weekly digi challenge.  I printed out 5 of this image to have some fun, and low and behold the NEW Technique Junkies newsletter is on-line…..OK- change of plans!  I must get my fix!  LOL

This is done using a new technique called Soft and Sparkly –yep it is!

Sorry- this is fuzzy- best sparkley picture I could get- and just a note- the cardstock is by Paper Temptress - heavenly with the Copics- and it is sparkly to start with! The sparkle comes right through the Copic color! The image was colored with Copics C2, Rvoo, Rv32, RV34, G1, G24. Punches by SU, Flower Soft from Firecracker Designs by Pamela.
The buttons (in the shape of cheese) were made for the Crafters Digital Art Center Embellishment Challenge-just started today (and is hosted by D2D this week).

Other challenges:
Technostamper Lunch time sketch -Sketch 132
Charisma-Something with a Tail
For Fun-Summer Colors
Digital Tuesday-Dazzle Me
Sentimental Sundays-Playful Card
Cowgirl-Anything goes
Double Delights-D2D image and buttons
StampsRus-Digital image
Creative Corner- Touchy feely

Thanks for stopping by!
If you have a minute or two, stop by the Creative Inspiration Paint Blog- Jungle Fever today and all DT samples in one place!  You'll love them!

CHA tomorrow- Oh yeah!!!
Shelly

ATC’s and a RAK

Wacky Wednesday post is HERE
The Technique Junkies has a perpetual ATC swap- any time I make a set of ATC’s, I mail them to Juliet, our swap hostess and I receive as many back as I send.  Well, today in the mail, I received quite a few ATC’s in return.
First, a RAK from Juliet- using the Gamsol Pearls technique (color is off a tad-sorry):

The ATC’s we trade focus on a technique from any newsletter published by Technique Junkies- a great way to get samples of many different techniques and other stampers art!

Lt to Rt:
Betsy Hawkins-Marker Wash
Diane Bishop-Sanded Whitewash
Susan Kessleman


Deb Lovett-Crayon Resist, Watercolor Wash
Cheryl Russ-Kissed with a Twist
Cheryl Russ-Kissed with a Twist, Mono Dies

Juliet?
Diane Bishop-Artsy Dimension
Deb Lovett- Jenny’s Coat


Diane Bishop-Cuttlebug Pearls
Juliet?  Antique Wallpaper


Betsy Hawkins-Gesso Resist, Cuttlebug Highlights
Diane Bishop-Fun Foam Fun
And they are all so much better IRL!!!
Here is the Technique Junkies web site if you are interested.
Nothing I made here- I should have another technique ATC swap in the mail soon!  I was a touch under the weather today- will work tomorrow….hope to stamp Thursday!
Shelly

Wacky Wednesday at FCD

There are just a couple more Wacky Wednesdays at FCD- and you still have time for Christmas in July!!!  This week, the stamp set that is 50% off is Oh Holey Night-no coupon required-good through 11:59pm Wednesday only!

Here is a card and a Template by Hetty (LOVE this!!!), Here is a sample by Boni, HERE is the gallery on the FCD website with samples for your viewing pleasure!
PLUS, check out the SALE section at FCD for more Christmas sets marked up to 25% off.

Share your artwork with us!  There is a gallery for Fans and we’d love to see what you make!!!
Shelly

Creative Inspirations Paint-Into the Woods+metal embellishment

I took this challenge literally- while I was sifting through my stamps, I came across this background that has not seen ink in a while- and I just heard CHF’s is closing their doors……… : (

It is so hard to photograph the incredible shimmer of these paints!!!

  I took a small piece of Saran wrap crumpled up and touched it to the lid of Sky Blue, and dabbed on the BG…then I added a touch of Aqua Marine for highlights. This took less than three minutes…..


I used a Zindorf  masking technique for the sun (post it note….) and then dabbed the sun area with Sunshine CI paint. I wanted a little accent on the sun, so mixed a small dab of Peach and Pumpkin CI paints together right on the Saran wrap, then rubbed it together to mix them and dabbed it over the bottom of the sun area.  I added brads to the corners- did not want to fuss up my sympathy card that I am mailing out today...
 HERE is the link to the Creative Inspirations Paints website that shows all of the available colors. If you already have some, please use Mr Linky on the CI paints blog HERE- we’d LOVE to see any projects you have made with the paints. (See Mr Linky up in the top right?).
HERE is the link to see what the rest of Design Team A has made with this theme- there are only four of us, and all of the posts are in the same place- please stop by!
Have a wonderful day!!!
Shelly

Belli Challenge-Sketch plus something that moves

FCD Wacky Wednesday post is HERE

The Belli Challenge is all about using stuff you have had ‘around for a while’ PLUS a challenge….The challenge for the next two weeks is a sketch PLUS making a card that has moving parts.  Here is the sketch:

So, I went through all of the possibilities for a moving card- I found a kit of Creative Cuts and More cardstock and cards and die cute that I won in a blog candy over a year ago….and found a ‘flip-flop’ card (is there another name for these?) .  I have stamps by Artistic Outpost that I am wanting to ink up and then I came across some DSP from the Tim Holtz idea-ology collection and just had to use it.


  
  I made this card for a dear sweet woman who is having a really hard time in her life- the sentiment says it all, doesn’t it?
The image of the bird is by Memory Box and is embossed with Black EP and colored in with Creative Inspirations paints.  The bird was first colored with Copics C3,C5,and C7 and painted over with Angel Dust (see how you can still see the blending right through the paint?). I used Olive Green and Choc Chip for the branch. Dew drops finish the card-three top right and three bottom Lt.
(The Dew Drops I found about 2 years ago on E-bay HERE and still have plenty in many colors).

Hope to see your sketch card plus something that moves- you have two weeks to play- we’d love to see what you create! If you need more inspiration, stop by the other Belli designers- links in my sidebar to the right.

Shelly

By the way....HERE is a link to the Artistic Outpost Blog- did you know if you make a card with one of their images and post it to their blog, you have a chance to win a free stamp set?  I won in May- how fun- and they have wonderful stamps!

Wacky Wednesday at FCD

It’s Christmas in July at FCD and Pamela has the set Snowlady Wreath 50% off Wednesday only (That’s $4.49 today only- no coupon required).

There are many Christmas themed sets available at a reduced price as well-plus a few sets of Shimmerz paints-you can find them HERE

Boni has made this darling card –isn’t it fun?

HERE are some samples of this set posted in the the gallery at FCD

Shelly

Blog Candy prizes unclaimed-new winners

Luckily, I saved the bowl with all of the slips of paper from my blog candy- I had three winners that did not claim a prize within 48 hours.

New winners for prizes are:
#3 Jackie Watson -claimed
#5-Dianne Enns-claimed
#8-ChrissyD-claimed

Please contact me by 7/21 at 7PM to claim your prize by sending your mailing address to
Shellymc2 at Comcast dot net


Thanks for stopping by!
Shelly

Bloggers Challenge (Friday-I am late) Sketch Challenge

For Bloggers Challenge this week, Group Mom Lisa challenged us to a Sketch Challenge- I love trying out new layouts so I used the layout on my weekly D2D card.
Here is the sketch:

And, here is my card:

I used the darling chicken from D2D for this week for the challenge. My Mom grew up on a farm, and we always thought we were so special when Grandma chose us to help her get the eggs for the day! 
  At D2D or Designed2Delight, you get a free digital image the first week of each month, and if you post a card, you get the next weeks image free. (The image is available in her store if you wanted to jump in…..)  I think it is a great way to see if you like digital images AND if you ever think you may like to be on a design team, it is a great way to see if you can meet a deadline of posting a weekly card and making comments on other players cards. 
I colored the image with Copics and added Spica Red to the dots, and clear Spica marker to the feathers to make her glisten.  Sentiment is from Clear Dollar Stamps Thoughtful Notes.
I popped up the head and feathers on this card so it would qualify for the Challenge (a D2D challenge blog) at Double Delights Challenges.
To see the other Bloggers Challenge cards, HERE is the link.
Thanks for stopping by today! Hope you had a great weekend
(Blog Candy winners were chosen last night- scroll down to see if you are one of the 9 lucky winners!)
Shelly