New Challenges

June 9, 2008

This card was made for the Jume Ambassador Challenge # 2 hosted by MFT. The required technique is to use Dimension in the card with the Paper Tole technique to stamp the image 3 times then cut out and layer the different images with a pop-dot!MFT stamp is from By the Seashore collection. Which was stamped 4 times on white cs then on 3 different DP's from BasicGrey's Sugared collection. Each stamped layer was cut and layered on top of one another. Background was made by sponging the path and the sky. Grass was from a stamp by All Night Media.



This next card was for Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge. Small Tulip stamp is from Make an Impression, which was stamped 3 times in Onyx Black Versafine. The colored with Lilac and Tea Leaves. Cut the image to add dimension and layers the different pieces. DP is from Paper Pizzaz.



I thoroughly enjoy participating in these challenges. It helps me improve on my style by trying out new techniques and improving on old ones.

I would like to thank all those who keep us busy with these challenges. Keep them coming.

Here's the Latest

June 4, 2008

Here is a card that I made for Tamara Wheeler's card sketch #46 challenge that was posted on her blog on Thursday, May 29th.This is another beach scene using stamps from Crafty Secrets Seaside.



This is the card I made for Tuesday's color challenge at Splitcoast to use Blue Bayou, Soft Sky and Real red. Did not have Blue Bayou or Soft Sky, so I substituted the colors and tried to come as close to them as I could. Used Peacock and combination of Aqua and Aspen Mist.Stamped image and sentiment is from Technique Tuesday's Zoology.DP is from Chatter Box Sky Floral Quilt which is added Red Glaze Pen to the center of the flower to match the color combo.



And for today's sketch challenge here is my creation. First time I am using this stamp from Crafty Secret's Story of Me. Used Lyra Aqua Colors to color in the image which was stamped on white CS in Onyx Black Versafine then cut out and pop up of CS sponged and stippled with Creamy Brown.DP is from The Paper Loft - Grandmas house.

Inspiration and Featured Stamper Challenge

June 1, 2008

Wow, can you imagine, it is already June. How time flies.

Here are 2 more cards that I made over the weekend.

The first one is an Inspiration challenge. Inspiration for this card is from the lace in this Eduardian dress Christina Ricci wore in the movie Casper as seen here. Background of this card is vellum embosed with Cuttlebug's Textile Texture embossing folder. Card was framed with ribbon from American Crafts. Main image is flower stamp from Magenta which was colored with Tombow and Zig Brushables.



The second card is a case from the featured stampers (Maren) gallery. Stamp is from Stampendous - Fluffles the Cat. DP is from the Sugared Collection of BasicGrey. Image was stamped 2x with Onyx Black Versafine. Flowers and Fluffles was colored using Tombow and Zig Brushables. Flower pot was colored with Lyra Aqua Color and topped with Liquid embossing. Flowers were cut and raised with dimensionals and stickles were added.



Happy June to you all.

Cards, Cards and more Cards

May 30, 2008

Well today's Limited Supply Challenge at Splitcoast was Game, Set, Match. Had to make 3 cards with these conditions:

Stamps ~ any, but must be the same for each card.
Cardstock and Ink ~ any, but must be the same for each card.
Techniques ~ any, but must be... ok, do you see the pattern here??
Embellishments ~ you must use hardware (since we were deprived last week, hehe!) and ribbon only, but must, yep, you guessed it, be the same for each card.

So here are the 3 cards that I made.


Stamp is from Hero Arts - Flourish Flower. DP is from Melissa Frances Amanda. Used Lyra Aqua Color for the main image which was stamped 2 times per card. Second stamped image was cut and layered on top of first.

Forgot to post card I made yesterday for the Way to Use it Get Packing Challenge. Anyway here is the card I came up with.



So, I cheated a bit. The main image is not stamped, and is paper from the Hit the Beach Collection of Flair Design - On the Boardwalk. Used different shell stamps for the corners of the image. Hope everyone has a great summer vacation.

Sending You Sunshine

May 28th, 2008

This was for today's sketch challenge at Splitcoast. Most of the stamps used in this card is from Seaside by Crafty Secrets. The sand in layered 2 times and stippled with creamy brown. Ocean was heavily sponge with Aquatic Splash, Sea Breeze andOcean Depth. Sky also was sponge first with Aqua all over except for the sun which I masked. Second layer of the sky was sponge with Cyan and used scallops to mask the clouds. Last layer of the sky was done using Peacock. Sun was sponged with Summer Sun. Added little birds and larger birds. Added the lighthouse and watercolored it with grey/black. Each of the seashells were stamped individually and colored with a variety of colors (seashell, burnt sienna,papaya cream,pixie dust, creamy brown with blue/green and yellow highlights. Cut each image out and randomly placed them along the sandy beach. Seagull was stamped in Black StazOn on white cs. Used rope around the diamond with was sponged with Aqua. Sentiment is from MFT By the Seashore which was stamped on cs sponged with Aquatic Splash.

I totally enjoyed making this card.

It's been a long, long time.

May 27th, 2008

It's been a long, long time since I last posted. March 24th to be exact. Oh my, I have been so busy trying to keep up with the challenges at Splitcoast.


I will try hard to keep this blog up-to-date with the cards I have been making. I learn a lot when I try the challenges at Splitcoast and have noticed that there is a drastic change to my style of cards. I really like the progress I have been making and continue to find new inspirations.


Today I made 2 cards. The first one is for today's color challenge to use Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla and Sage Shadow. Base for the cs was very vanilla which was sponged heavily with Sage Shadow. Edges of the frame was distressed with Chocolate Chip. Stamped images are stamps from the Dreamer collection of Heidi Grace. This was stamped with Chocolate Chip and white highlights were added to the tips of the wild flowers.



The second card is for last weeks color challenge. My internet was down so I was not able to play. Challenge was to use Soft Sky (Bashful Blue), Blue Bayou (Night of Navy) and Certainly Celery. Well the only color that I had out of all that was Certainly Celery, so I had to substitute the others for Ocean Depth and Sea Breeze. That is as close as I could get to those colors.Background paper was home made with stamps from Hero Arts - Buds and Stems. Idea I got from Eleanor's Stamping Blog. Centre image is from Tricia Santry Studio - Garden Borders.

Starfish

This starfish is something that I was trying out. Got inspiration from Michelle's blog. She has great techniques.

Just a Note

March 22, 2008

This card is inspired by a card I saw in Beates blog . She does amazing stuff. She also puts out a sketch challege every weekend and the work that people contribute is just amazing.



Here is another card that I made for this weekend's sketch challege. I just purchased these Stampin Up stamps (Winged Things) in a Clipper Street garage sale last weekend. I just love it and seem to be making all sorts of cards with them.


And a you can see, I have using green and orange tones for my cards.

Hope you all have a wonderful Easter Day.

It's been a long time

March 18, 2008

I t sure has been a long time since I last posted anything. I have been busy with work and house. Too much to do in so little time.

Last week I worked 6 days straight. Thank goodness this week is a short week and I only have to work 4 days. Then it is back to 6 days straight. I am trying to bank 3 days off, so that I can go to SFO to visit my eldest son who will be turning 21. I just can not believe that 21 years gone by so quickly. Anyway, I hope to spend as much time as I can with him.

At work, our department has been busy making greeting cards for 'Meals on Wheels'. Every month we have some sort of volunteer project. I was really excited when I found out that they were making cards. I have made a total of 15 cards for this great cause. We plan to make more cards for other organizations in the future.

Here are a few cards that I have made over the last few weeks.

Hope you like them.

Happy Anniversary

March 1st, 2008

Here is a card that I made for a Black and White + another color challenge.

Paper - Basic Skinny Stripe by Junkitz

Stamps - Casa Blanca by Technique Tuesday, Elegant Flourishes by Rhonna Farrer and Sentiment by Studio G

Clear Embossing Powder

Forever in My Heart

February 25, 2008

This card started as an ATC collage for Valentines. Then I used it for today's "Try a new Technique Challenge" - I'm all Mixed up in Splitcoaststampers. I really like the way the card turned out. For the ATC, I used Fancy Pants stamps - Bella Brush. Stamp pads are Black, Fire Brick Distressing Ink, a little of Broken China, Lightning Black and Pearlescent Poppy. Heart was die cut with Sizzlits Primitive Heart and painted with Worn Lipstick crackle paint, topped with Fire Brick distressing ink then stamped in black with Anna Griffin's "The Netherlands". I glossed it with Liquid Embossing. Paper used for the card was from Cloud9 Love U Dots and Daisy D's Moda farics. Saying "Forever in My Heart" is a rub-on from OTM.

Katie

February 23, 2008

It's been a long time since I last did a layout. I tend to make more cards then layouts. Anyway, today I spent the time to concentrate on a layout for my 3rd child, Katie. This is her 10th grade school picture. She is growing up so fast as you can see in the picture.

For this layout I used Kelly Panacci's Totally You, Totally Wrods and Marooned Daisies. The K is from Making Memories. a, t, i, e was cut with the Xyron machine using the Special Edition 3 book. The flowers were cut by hand and some by punch and then it was topped with Liquid Embossing. Frame is by Technique Tuesday and painted with Crackle Paint.

Distressed ATC Journey

February 18, 2008

This is my first attempt at an ATC card. I was inspired by Tim Holtz January Technique challenge.

I really enjoyed making this.

Casablanca - Technique Tuesday Stamps

February 16, 2008

I am on a roll making different types of cards using Technique Tuesday's Casablanca. Here are a few examples.

Dahlia Fold Card

February 15, 2008

I am finally back to making cards.

I found out at work today that 2 friends are away due to illness. So, I decided to make some Get Well Soon Cards. Here are the 2 cards that I made using the Dahlia Fold Technique and you can get the instructions here .

Here is another one. I really like making these folds.

Back Home

February 14, 2008

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO YOU ALL!

Well, 4 weeks of Vacation is now gone. I got back from the Philippines last Friday, February 8th. It was really hard to say my goodbye's to my mom. I just hope that I will be able to see her again next year when I can take another vacation. For now, all my vacation is done for 2008. I am really glad that I made this trip home. It really meant so much to me to be able to spend the time with mom.

As you can see in my earlier post, I was busy making crocheted flowers. The small one is really simple to do and I plan to make some layouts using these flowers.

I also ironed out the Chrysanthenum that I made and I think that it really looks much better this way.

Now for Valentines day. Since I got back from the Philippines, I have not had much time to sit and play with my scrapbooking supplies. So last nite, I quickly put together a Valentine Mailbox for my family. The mailbox is from Target and the paper that I used is Bo Bunny's 'a gift of love'. Inside the mailbox I put some Hershey's Hugs and Kisses.

Keeping Busy

February 3, 2008

It has been 3 weeks that I have been here in the Philippines visiting my mom. I cannot believe the time has gone by so quickly. I only have 5 more days left and I go back home. I do not want Friday to come yet as I am not ready to go home. I still want to spend more time with my mom.

I do miss my family back in Canada and I sure hope that they miss me too. It is so hard to want to be in two places at the same time. Oh well.

I have not been scrapbooking for three weeks now. No supplies. My hands were itching to do something, so I have been crocheting instead. I first started with a small doily, then I found another design that I liked and started doing it without looking how big it was. I just jumped right in an started following the instructions. One week went by and I was only half way done. Just had to finished this doily. So I worked hard on it and low and behold, I have finally finished it. It looks really beautiful.















I have also made some crocheted flowers. I plan to use then in future scrapbooking projects.




Anyway, till my next post, take care all.

Visting Family

Monday, January 21, 2008 (PI)
This is my first post for my site.

At the moment I am visting family in the Philippines. I am spending as much time as I can with my precious mom. It is not often that I can come back for a visit and I must say that I am enjoying my time with her.

The last time I came back home was 4-1/2 years ago for Mom's 80th Birthday. We all came back to spend 3 to 4 weeks (10 of us from Canada and USA). So much has changed since my last visit.

Yesterday was the biggest celebration of the year in Cebu, Sinulog 2008 in honor of the Santo Nino. Watched it on the TV and looks like everyone had lots of fun. Lots of fun and partying on the streets.

'Till my next post, have a wonderful day all.