Inspired by Tim!

My crafty time is quite limited these days with work and school and life commitments, but I am THRILLED that Online Card Classes is offering a summer full of Tim Holtz inspiration and a third Creative Chemistry class!  I will do my best to share some creations this summer in the midst of everything else!  I'm off to a good start, creating a card for the first challenge from Creative Chemistry 101 - which was to use four Distress Inks on a card or tag.  I needed a graduation card, so here's my first (hopefully one of many) summer submission...

Supplies:  

Inks - Distress Ink (Peacock Feathers, Salty Ocean, Wilted Violet and Twisted Citron) (Ranger); Jet Black Archival (Ranger); Paper - Basic White (PaperTrey Ink); Stamps - Happy Trails (PaperTrey Ink); Other - Clear Wink of Stella (Zig), foam tape.

It's been a while...

Yes, it's been a long while since I've posted…even had time to craft for that matter.  But a blizzard and a new class from Online Card Classes provided the perfect opportunity!  Thanks for stopping by…and stay safe in the storm!!

Supplies:  Stamps - Hand Lettered Winter Wishes (Simon Says Stamp); Paper - Soft Stone Cardstock (PaperTrey Ink), 3" Art Square, Altitude Collection (BoBunny); Ink - Colorbox Chalk Queue, Victorian Violet Brilliance (Tsukineko), Versamark; Die - Fancy Flakes Die (PaperTrey Ink); Other - Clear Embossing Powder (Hero Arts), Silver Thread, Clear Wink of Stella.

Journal Page...

I don't do a lot of journaling, but this page has been in my head and heart for a long time.  I'm glad I had the chance to put it to paper today…

Supplies:  Dylusions Journal; Stamps - Face - Unity Stamp Co./Donna Downey Collection, Heart - Dina Wakley; Ink - Watering Can Ranger Archival (Wendy Vecchi), Dylusions Ink Sprays, Acrylic Paint by Dina Wakley, Distress Stain; Other - stencils - Dina Wakley and Dyan Reaveley, white uniball pen, black fudeball pen.

So much inspiration!

There have been some AWESOME cards and ideas shared in the OCC Stretch Your Stamps 2 class!  There are so many cards I want to make, but there's just not enough time!!  When I saw today's videos, I had to give this one a try.  It's a bit busy for my liking…you have to know when to stop with the doodling!  But it was fun and definitely out of my comfort zone, so I'll have to give it another try on another day.  Sad that there's only two days left of class, but maybe I'll catch up on all the ideas I have!!  Thanks for stopping by!!

Supplies:  Cardstock - Lavender Moon (PaperTrey Ink) and Specialty Stamping Paper (Ranger); Stamps - Spring Blooms (WPlus9), Sentiment - Find Joy (Hero Arts); Inks - Various Distress Inks (Ranger); Other - Happy Die (Simon Says Stamp), Copic Colorless Blender Refill, Gems (Kaiser) and Enamel Dots (My Minds Eye), Black Sharpie Marker.

Paper Piecing...

I tried another great idea from OCC's Stretch Your Stamps 2.  Shari Carroll created a great card using an outline stamp and paper piecing the flowers.  I used the same stamps, but changed the colors a bit.  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:  Stamps - Flower (Clearly Besotted), Sentiment (Simon Says Stamp); Ink - Antique Linen Distress (Ranger), Potting Soil Archival (Ranger); Paper - Kraft and Cream (PaperTrey Ink); Other - Pattern Paper (Out of Print/Basic Grey), Pearls (Kaiser)

Damask & Perfect Pearls...

I had some time to play again after being inspired by the newest Online Card Classes class - Stretch Your Stamps 2.  I love Tim Holtz's damask background stamp and the samples in the class were fabulous!  Thanks for stopping by to see my cards!  Enjoy the rest of the class!

Supplies:  Stamps - Damask Background (Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous), Sentiment (Clearly Besotted); Ink - Versamark; Paper - Cream and Vellum Cardstock (PaperTrey Ink); Dies - Silhouette and Oval (Tim Holtz Alterations/Sizzix); Other - Perfect Gold, Mandarin and Forever Red Perfect Pearls (Ranger), Copper Embossing Powder (Ranger),  Black Glitter (Ranger), Gems (Memory Box).

Supplies:  Stamps - Thinking of You (Simon Says Stamp), Damask Background (Tim Holtz/Stamper's Anonymous); Ink - Versamark; Paper - Basic White, Hawaiian Shores and Black (PaperTrey Ink), Newsprint Paper (Authentique); Die - Butterfly (PaperTrey Ink), Thanks (Simon Says Stamp); Other - Blue Patina and Green Patina Perfect Pearls (Ranger), Clear Embossing Powder (Hero Arts).

A new class…YAY!!

I'm so happy that the new class from Online Card Classes has started - Stretch Your Stamps 2!  A little creative time is just what I needed!!

It's only day 3, but the techniques have been so inspiring!  I made this card today for someone who needs a little encouragement…

Thank you for stopping by!  :-)

Supplies:  Cardstock - Basic White (PaperTrey Ink); Stencil - TCW356 (Dina Wakley); Ink - Tumbled Glass, Victorian Velvet, Gathered Twigs, Antique Linen and Tea Dye (Tim Holtz Distress/Ranger); Stamps - Simply Fabulous Sayings (My Favorite Things), BE (Simon Says Stamp); Other - Pearls, Paper Flowers, Round Ink Tool, Foam Tape, Glossy Accents.

Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary to my loving husband, Stuart!  

Stencil by Simon Says Stamp, Sentiment by Winnie & Walter, Distress Inks

Watercolor pencils...

A couple more backgrounds for future cards...stamps by Magenta colored with Inktense pencils.

Watercolor Baby Cards...

More watercolor fun!  I used a new Dreamweaver stencil, watercolor pencils, Distress Inks and markers, Tim's Watercolor Paper, Wendy Vecchi Archival Ink and colored card stock and sentiment from PaperTrey Ink.  Thanks for visiting!!

Watercolor backgrounds...

I created several watercolor backgrounds using Tim Holtz stencils, watercolor paper and Distress Inks.  They're almost too pretty to use for cards!  ;-)

Fun with Watercolors...

I finally had some time to play and the newest class with Online Card Classes was just the motivation I needed!  Watercolor for Card Makers has offered so many wonderful ideas that I just had to play.  Hopefully there will be more to share soon!

Stamps are from Dina Wakeley and Dyan Reaveley and colored with Koi watercolors.

Stamp is from Hero Arts and colored with Gelatos.

Remembering the journey...

Okay, so Summer Card Camp 2 is over and I made one card...geesh!  I need more play time!!  I am taking another class - Technique Toolbox - with Claudine Hellmuth at Big Picture Classes.  It's a fun class...lots of great techniques!  I was inspired by a project created by Mau Saha and wanted to use my favorite picture from our cruise to Alaska a couple of years ago.  The photo is of the Disney Wonder taken in Skagway, Alaska.  It's an 8" X 8" canvas and I used Tim Holtz stamps, Claudine's Sticky Back Canvas for the sentiment and the gesso transfer technique.  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you're having a creative summer!

Fun at camp...

I am participating in another Online Card Class (I've taken them all!)...Summer Card Camp 2.  It's been a busy week at work, so I haven't had a chance to play until today.  I made this quick card using this week's color combo and sketch 3.  Hope you like it!

Supplies:  Paper - Basic White, Hawaiian Shores, Vellum (PaperTrey Ink) and Watercolor scrap; Ink - Jet Black (Ranger); Stamps - Sentiment from On Edge (Simon Says Stamp) and watercolor brush stroke (Hero Arts); Other - Gelatos, Copic Markers, Sequins, Wooden Butterfly Embellishment (Reflections), White Pen (Signo), Glossy Accents (Ranger), Swirls Embossing Folder (Sizzix).

Summer Card Camp Challenge 2...

The second challenge was a sketch...I embossed the flowers onto the Vellum and colored from the back side with Copics.  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:  Cardstock - Basic White, Vellum (PaperTrey Ink) and Authentique Grace Collection; Ink - Fresh Peach (Hero Arts) and Unicorn White (Memories); Stamps - Everyday Sayings (Hero Arts) and Best Mom Ever (Simon Says Stamp); Other - Hero Arts White Embossing Powder, My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots, Glossy Accents and Copic Markers (YR02/R35/YG63/YG67).

Summer Card Camp Challenge 1...

I can't wait for the new Online Card Class to start...Summer Card Camp 2!  They've offered two challenges before class starts, so I took some time today to submit a card for each challenge.  Hope you're having a great weekend!

Supplies:  Cardstock - Soft Stone, Smokey Shadow and Basic White (PaperTrey Ink) and background paper is from Authentique Grace collection; Dies - Cecilia Flower and Flower Outline (Memory Box), Postage Stamp Frame and Rectangles (Sizzix/Tim Holtz Alterations) and Tilted Banners Die (Simon Says Stamp); Ink - Fresh Peach, Tide Pool, Charcoal (Hero Arts); Stamps - Tilted Banner Sayings (Simon Says Stamp); Other - Signo UniBall White Pen and Glossy Accents.

Much-Needed Crafty Time...

It has been way too long since I've had any time in my craft room.  I think my supplies thought I abandoned them (and I felt that way, too)!  But...I took today to just play and create and got caught up with my Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2013.

Here is May's tag...

I used the new rub-ons, like Tim did, but I also added some gold embossing paste over a stencil for the main focal point.

And June's tag...

I have been putting my tags into a 6-slot tray - the first of which is now complete!

Hopefully, I'll be back soon.  I am taking several online classes this summer, so I hope to have plenty of reason to create some new cards and things...now if I can just find the time!

Happy Stamping!!

On a roll...

Wow!  Three posts in a row.  That'll probably be it for a while as I have a big event to plan for work this week.  But, I wanted to share a card I made using a new Hero Arts die.  Have a GREAT week!

Supplies:  Cardstock - Vintage Cream, Scarlet Jewel, Autumn Rose (PaperTrey Ink); Die - Hero Arts

Happy Birthday, Mr. Harley...

A friend of mine, Jenn Shurkus, has a wonderful cat named Mr. Harley and he celebrated his 5th birthday this week, so I made him a card to help celebrate.  Mr. H....may your year be filled with tuna and catnip!!

April Tag & Happy Winner...

I was so excited when Tim revealed his April tag!  First, he was using his new Distress Paints and the new Metallic Distress Paints...very cool techniques!  And, because I was lucky to be chosen as one of the March winners!

Here are the goodies that Mario sent right away...

I am so grateful for the wonderful new things that came my way!  Thank you Tim & Mario!!  I love the new rub-ons and those enamel tags!  And that locket...there's an idea in my head for that one, too!  Now I just need work to slow down a bit so I can have some play time.  Well, I don't think that's in the cards for a while, but I did take time today to create my April tag.   I just love the Patina look that is created so easily with the new Distress Paints.  

I had another idea for this tag, but I couldn't resist using the dragonfly with those wings.  Hopefully I'll have a chance to share that other idea soon.  Have a happy Spring...I hope it arrives in the Northeast soon!  And happy creating!!  See you soon...