Monthly Archives: October 2009

A Deer Friend

Posted on October 16, 2009 | 6 comments

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! It’s only October but there’s snow on the ground and I have Christmas product on my desk. It’s actually looking a little festive! That’s OK as I’m excited to get a little ahead this year. I’m embarrassed to say that while I managed to create a lot of cards last year, I only managed to get a few of them in the mail. This year I resolve to be MUCH better. Do you think anyone would mind if I started sending them out now? 😉 Just kidding!

One of the projects I’ve been busy creating is this Deer Friend holiday card. There’s a whole tutorial with step outs at the CLASSroom today to make it super easy. Why not stop by and check it out?

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Have a great weekend!

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Autumn Leaves

Posted on October 15, 2009 | 10 comments

Wow! It’s cold out this morning! I had to send the kids to school in winter coats for the first time this season. I’m determined to eek out a little more fall before the long winter arrives which got me thinking about a challenge for today’s Ways to Use it Challenge. Today’s challenge is more of a theme than a product. I’d love to see how you find Ways to Use Beautiful Leaves. Recently I purchased some lovely velvet Prima leaves and this is my first whirl at using them. Feel free to use images of leaves, die cuts, leaf embellishments, create a leaf shaped card, even take some real leaves and ink them to make your own leaf prints. However you decide to incorporate leaves, have fun with the challenge! Here’s the link…

A Sheltering Tree

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I’ve had a migraine for the past two days so this card was a quick-make-something-off-the-desk sort of deal. I’m glad that I’m at least semi-functioning today. I’m tired of not getting anything accomplished! This card mixes some stamping up with some fun papers and embellishments. I’m loving the brown, teal and green color combo.   It’s kind of cozy for this time of year. It was way too cold at the bus stop this morning!

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 Supply List: Vintage Text Scrapblock by CHF, Friend Centers (MLM Line) by CHF, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink by Tsukineko, sandpaper, sewing machine, chipboard & Leaves by Prima, paper by Webster’s Pages, ribbon by Michael’s

Now I’m off to warm up with my French Vanilla!

Have a great day!
Julia

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Very Thankful

Posted on October 13, 2009 | 6 comments

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday. More than just the turkey ended up stuffed. 😉 My husband’s family arrived for the day and with twenty-one of us, it was quite a fun and noisy occasion. Hubby and I had managed to make quite the dent in the to do list so I was pleased. The turkey was delicious and it was amazing how much food disappeared. What a wonderful day. We have so much to be thankful for!

I must admit though, today I’m feeling a little zonked. I hope I can squeeze in an afternoon nap! And I’m hoping to find some creating time today so I have something new to share with you. It’s been a while! In the meantime, I thought I’d share a couple pub designs with you…

The Paper Crafts Nov/Dec issue is already on the shelves. Where does the time go? I seem to be repeating that too many times lately! I’m excited that this issue has a few of my designs and excited that this year I submitted to the Stamping Royalty contest and won one of the spots with this  Glimmer Mist resist card. Sorry this picture isn’t a great one but I didn’t have much light the day I sent this off.

Love Gives Us a Fairy Tale

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I haven’t received my Holiday Cards and More copy yet but I did find a copy at my local Michael’s  to take a peek at. Wow! So many fabulous holiday ideas! I can’t wait to get my issue and sit down with a French Vanilla and go through it all. I love my computer but there is nothing quite like curling up on the couch with a beautiful magazine full of great ideas!

Merry & Bright

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This was a super fun and quick card using My Mind’s Eye paper and die cuts embellished with some sweet Dew Drops.

Take care and have a fabulous day!

Julia

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Garden Girl & a little Tech Talk

Posted on October 10, 2009 | 11 comments

I have another hybrid card project to share with you today. This Garden Girl image is actually a digital Printable from ETC. I’ve colored it with my Copic markers as they work really well with my ink jet printer. I have an HP Officejet all in one deal that was not terribly expensive, but if you’re looking into printing then coloring with Copics, most printers work well.

I also have a tutorial on Every Thing Creative today. It’s all about resizing images so that you can print them at the size you want. That’s what I love about digital. SO many options. I’ve made it super easy with some screen shots, so if you’re looking for some resizing help…check it out here.

Garden Girl

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Supply List: Garden Girl Printable digital file, Copic Markers, die cut felt by Prima, Patterned Paper by Fancy Pants Designs, Stickles by Ranger, trim by Webster’s Pages, Felt Butterfly by Heidi Swapp

I’m glad I took project photos of yesterdays test tube treats right away. Imagine my surprise to find they have been claimed by two little boys who have written their names all over them. Gotta love’em! 😉

I’m off to get back to that huge to do list. Company is coming on Monday and hubby and I are trying to tackle as many jobs as possible before then. That tile in the kitchen is finally getting grouted today! Wohoo! Off to get dirty…

Enjoy your weekend!

Julia

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What happened to this week?!

Posted on October 9, 2009 | 3 comments

I have no idea what happened to this week! It just seemed to fly by. I posted the Ways to Use it Challenge yesterday and then never got back to post a design.  So now it’s Friday and I do have a project to share with you today. It’s part of a post I have at the CLASSroom, making some fun Halloween Treats!

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Check them out here for the step outs and details.

As for me…this week doesn’t look like it’s going to slow down anytime soon! I can’t wait to get out tonight with my hubby and celebrate our anniversary a little early. And then, getting ready for Thanksgiving will probably take up all my time. What could be better than turkey, pumpkin pie, fall weather and above all, family?

Have a wonderful day!
Julia

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I like Buttons

Posted on October 7, 2009 | 14 comments

I love buttons! They are such a simple, inexpensive embellishment but I love the dimension and warm feel that they add to a project. I have two stamped projects to share with you today.  I actually made them weeks ago but am just finding some time to share them now.I’m still on my home projects kick and the house is looking much more homey. I’m lovin it. Of course, my list and hubby’s list are still a few miles long but hey…baby steps! It’s hard to live in a constant renovation. Come to think of it, for the past twenty years, I can’t think of a time when we HAVEN’T been renovating.

Button Swatches

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This is a quick little card featuring my Sew Special stamp set. I simply stamped the little swatches, stitched them and added some buttons.

Supply List:

Stamps: Sew Special (the Rummage Bin line) by CHF
Ink: Memento Ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Simply Smooth white cardstock by CHF
Other: sewing machine, buttons, thread

Friendship

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This sweet little image in another Sara England rubber stamp. It’s colored with Copic markers and then die cut.

Supply List:

Stamps: A Walk in the Woods (Sara England line) by CHF
Script Essential Expressions (MLM Line) by CHF
Ink: Black Memento ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Simply Smooth white cardstock by CHF, patterned paper by Fancy Pants Designs & October Afternoon
Other: buttons by Autumn Leaves, linen thread, Labels 1 Nestability dies by Spellbinders, sewing machine, Copic markers

Have a beautiful day!

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Whew!

Posted on October 5, 2009 | 5 comments

Anyone else tired? Did everyone have a wonderful World Card Making Day?! While I only managed to get one card made on the actual day, I certainly did my share in the week leading up to it! I ended up taking care of some family things and we actually got the first coat of paint onto my craft room. How’s this for a yummy color? It’s called Bird’s Egg.

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Hopefully I’ll be in there before Christmas! Thanks to all of you who stopped by, entered to win the stamps and followed me through a maze of links. You ladies rock! I appreciate all your sweet comments more than you can know. I wish I could send you all some goodies!

I’ll get right to the winner of the A Very Merry World Card Making Day post. The random.org number generator picked #39. Congrats Jennifer Styles! Please e-mail me with your address and I’ll get the stamps out to you asap!

While last week was busy with WCD, this week I’m focusing on getting ready for Thanksgiving. Canadian Thanksgiving is just one week away and I have a houseful of family coming. Should be fun and so very yummy. As my mind has been on Thanksgiving,  I designed this Giving Thanks Printable and card project. It’s a collage of scripture. I really want to create a home decor piece with it this week so I’m hoping I’ll find the time.

 Giving Thanks

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This image was printed twice. I then cut out the main “thanks” line and popped it up on dimensional foam tape.

Don’t be afraid to cut up your Printables!

Special Day

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I’ve been a little remiss on getting much stamping done but I thought I’d share this design today. It’s the Shady Tree Studio Stump Scene that I colored with my Copic markers. The beautiful laser cut paper is from the Lemonade collection by Basic Grey. It’s fun to think of interesting ways to use every scrap!
Stamps: Stump Scene (Shady Tree Studio) by CHF
Ink: Black memento Ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Lemonade die cut paper, Lemonade 6×6 paper pad by Basic Grey, kraft cardstock by Bazzill Basics, Simply Smooth white cardstock by CHF
Other: Ribbon by American Crafts, sewing machine, Copic markers, button by Autumn Leaves, twine

Thanks for stopping by!

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