Wednesday, August 29, 2012

OWH MWT


MWT: Supply Challenge
 Been super busy with my mini living room redo so I got a little behind on the challenges.  I used two punches on the first card.  I was going to buy some "Candy" but decided that I could make my own using a 5/16" punch, so I purchased that instead.  The plus side is I can use coordinating paper (scraps).  These punches are also embossed for a little extra texture.  I used my inch square to create the border strip.  The gorgeous paper is a new pad I could not resist buying.

The second card uses an image I found here:  http://freevintagedigistamps.blogspot.com.  I tried to softly color in some ink using eyeshadow applicators that you can buy in little packs.  They allow a more precise application of ink/chalk.  The blue and white went on pretty good...not so sure about the green.  I tore the paper mat as I love that look and Paula S does it so well.  Every time I see one of her cards it reminds me that I have been wanting to do that.  If you loosely hold a ruler you can get a fairly decent straight edge with a deckle look.


MWT: Masculine Challenge

Sunday, August 26, 2012

OWH Sketch #135

I decide to make one last Thanksgiving card that will go postal tomorrow with my other cards.  The image can be found here: www.penniwigs.blogspot.com.  Lots on my to-do list...so I better get crackin!

Monday, August 20, 2012

OWH Sketch #134

I really look forward to Sunday mornings...and seeing what the new sketch is for the week.  Thanks Julie!

It was a busy day yesterday; work, a funeral, and repainting my living room ceiling.  To make things easy for me, I decided to make my card with scraps from other projects.  Just a little cutting, punching, and some adhesive to make this one. 

The patriotic card that Marsha made was super inspiring...the patterns and colors were brilliant.  Thanks Marsha!

Thursday, August 16, 2012

OWH MWT: Kraft & Color


 The first card was made this week specifically for the MWT.  I was at my LSS for my Copics class and fell in love with these papers *insert sigh*, like I needed to buy more.  I  feel the need to go on a paper "diet" for awhile, even if I did only buy 4 sheets. 

Card 2 was made using paper from my stash (all the same pad)...did not realize that it qualified for the MWT until I decided to pull it from the done box because I wanted to take a picture because I love the LO and need to make more.

Card 3 was made using my new Tonic snowflake punch.  I made a few of these.  There is no stamping...just punching...may work perfect for a card making party kit.

I was shooting for 200 cards in my box...I think I am up to 150+...but I need these cards to get to Kris before 8/31...so at some point I just need to take it to the PO regardless.


Sunday, August 12, 2012

OWH Sketch #133

Great sketch...way way fun!  Ever since the MWT: Kids Cards, I have been working on boy cards.  I realized that there probably is a great need for kid cards and I did not have many in my box..  This MelonHeadz freebie was used for my card for the SSC this week; see earlier post.  The sentiment is by me.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

SSC: Things with Wings

Things with Wings is this week's theme for the Sweet Stampin' Challenge that can be found here:  http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2012/08/things-with-wings.html.  I decided to try creating a card for a boy that can be added to my OWH box.  Luckily I was able to find this cute airplane image by MelonHeadz that you can get here:  http://melonheadzillustrating.blogspot.com/2012/02/airplane.html.  I used the Free Digital Stamps Blog to find it.  Sentiment is by me.  Thanks for stopping by!

Thursday, August 9, 2012

OWH Tutorial: Tea Staining

Tea dyed fabric is not new to me, but the idea of tea staining paper is a new and intriguing so I decided to try it.  I was lucky enough to have some round tea bags in my stash that were very easy to work with.  I found that less water was better and created a "marbled" background by using an up and down motion.  One of my favorite teas (which I am currently out of) is Passion and has a great rose tint that would be perfect to use for this technique.  The paper did curl so I took an iron to the backside...I was thinking a watercolor paper might work a little better.  Overall I really like the effect!!!

I was in need of a sympathy card for my DH to take to work for the group to sign for a co-worker who lost their parent.  This is my new stamp that I had recently purchased for sympathy cards, because I can see the need.  I love the quote as well as the font mix.

OWH MWT: Kid's Cards

I recently discovered Dearie Dolls Digi Stamps.  Mary Ellen has both colored and uncolored free digis here: http://deariedollsdigis.blog.com.  I found this one and he was too darn cute not to use for this week's challenge!

Sunday, August 5, 2012

OWH Sketch #132


1st Attempt

2nd Attempt
  I am really loving this sketch...it's kinda an "art bit".  I thought my first attempt card was okay...had started with the papers.  Because of the shortened diagonal strip I placed the sentiment vertically which is always awkward to me.  My second attempt at this sketch is better even with no sentiment.  I only used part of the stamp...I really just wanted trees.  A little sewing for some added umph along with three metal colored brads for that added guy bling.  A side note to check out Sybrina's blog regarding a super secret nomination (well as secret as posting on a blog can be)...definitely do not tell Ciara...she cannot keep a secret!  Here's the link:  http://scrappingwithpurpose.blogspot.com/

OWH ODBD Challenge: Masculine

Don't you love a great free digi!  I was super excited when I saw this one designed by Matt.  I knew it would make a really cool card that would be perfect for OWH.  If you want more information, please see this post here:  http://www.papercraftsconnection.com/blog/2012/07/it%e2%80%99s-a-bird-it%e2%80%99s-a-plane-it%e2%80%99s-super-lone-design-man-with-a-free-download/.  While I made several versions of this card...this is my favorite and I am linking it to the August Our Daily Bread Designs Challenge which can be found here:  http://operationwritehome.org/our-daily-bread-designs-august-challenge/.  When we link up 50 great cards they donate money to ship 2 boxes each month.  That is pretty cool as well!

Saturday, August 4, 2012

SSC: Books & Text

It's Saturday which means a new challenge has been posted on the Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog and it can be found here:   http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2012/08/books-text.htm.  I did not have anything that really fit so I went and searched the Free Digital Stamps Blog.  Those ladies who keep that blog going are amazing!  The image comes either colored or not  and can be found here:  http://cruzines.blogspot.com/2012/05/crudoodle-her-nose-in-book-digital.html.  I really loved the colored version so I downloaded that one.  Thanks Toni B!!!  I printed out the "read" on some slightly printed texture paper.  I will end up sending this card to OWH so the embellishments need to be fairly flat.

My friends make fun of how much I like to keep my work straight but I have been on a real "tilty" kick of images and sentiments lately.  I am not sure what that means...

Thursday, August 2, 2012

What Up?

I had a piece of paper that I decided it was time to use...which led me to this skater stamp.  I made 6 of these (each a little different) for my OWH box which I am trying to fill quickly with quality cards. 

The image is distressed with two colors (black & orange).  Sentiment is computer generated. Definitely a "guy" card with some attitude.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

OWH MWT: Any Hero Cards & A Fix

My first card will be an Any Hero Card as soon as I write a note inside.  I was inspired by a card by Tina at KittyKat Cards.  It is not really a CASE because they are different in too many ways to mention.  I decided to not go patriotic this time just because...


On my second card I fixed what I considered to be a small quandary with a big impact: her eyes.  Before they were a little scary...but now they are not.