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Thursday, July 4, 2013
Happy Independence Day!
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Simon and Garfunkel
Are you going to Scarborough Fair,
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme?
Remember me to one who lives there,
She once was a true of mine.
Yearning for a simpler time...hands in the soil of my garden...inspired by ribbons and a song.
Head over to the May Arts blog today to see how to put together this lovely bouquet and what I created to go in the wedding book with the pressed herbs.
Ribbon used:May Arts Faux Canvas
Monday, July 1, 2013
Clean and Simple Monday
I've had a few emails asking where I've been. In addition to being just plain busy with work, DH has graciously given up his office so that I could move into it. We both said moving to a new house would have been simpler!
I'm hoping to get back to a somewhat regular schedule (although wedding season keeps me hopping) and start creating again.
It's still Monday...so thought I'd grab a few minutes to play with a couple of challenges.
The SCS CAS Challenge (CAS227) is a Theme Challenge - Summer Fun. I combined the challenge with the sketch challenge from CAS(E) this Sketch (CTS#34) to come up with my favorite Summer Fun holiday...the 4th of July. I love everything about it! This year, though, we're concentrating more on the meaning behind the holiday and it's real name, Independence Day.
Here's the sketch:
Suplies:
Cardstock - Neenah Solar White
Stamps - Papertrey Ink 1776
Ink - Hero Arts
Ribbon - May Arts Glitter Velvet (I seriously LOVE this ribbon!)
Other - Cuttlebug Star EF; Xyron Create a Sticker; acrylic star
Thanks for hanging in there...I've got a giveaway coming up soon as welll as a peek at my new space.
Friday, June 28, 2013
May Arts/Xyron/Little Yellow Bicycle Blog Hop
It's time for another blog hop with May Arts Ribbon, Xyron and Little Yellow Bicycle...and, of course,...there are prizes!!...info at end of post. ;-)
I got to play with the fun papers and embellishments from the LYB "Poppy" line. This cool line has lots of bright, happy colors that are perfect for summer crafting and scrapping.
I had a little wooden box that I picked up at Michael's for $1 a while ago. I gave it a coat of Martha Stewart Satin Acrylic Paint. I traced the box onto my paper, cut it out then attached it with Xyron Double Sided Tape. That stuff really sticks! Nice smooth application, no bumps or lumps or loose edges. Make sure you cut each separately as the sides may not be even. (ask me how I know that!)
From there it was all fun! May Arts Wired Chevron Ribbon makes a fun spiral pinwheel type bow on the handle topped with a cork stick pin from LYB. A white doily, is topped with a tag from LYB Journaling Cards that I stitched on my sewing machine. May Arts 1/2" Woven Burlap Ribbon, a bit of Hero Arts Orange Soda ink sponged on the edges and stickers from LYB finish the box.
Inside, I created 3 cute cards without a rubber stamp or ink anywhere in sight. I love May Arts new Faux Canvas Ribbons! This bright orange makes me happy. I ran the LYB bird sticker through my Xyron Create a Sticker to give it some extra holding power because I placed over the end of the stick pin.
Ribbon, cork and shimmery sticker love!
This super easy card features one of the LYB Wood Tags and May Arts Burlap String...easy peasy!
I adore my May Arts Leaves but sometimes adding them to a card can be a challenge when I don't want any bulk. Now that's no problem!! Just run the ribbon through your Xyron machine for easy application.
I think this little set will make a nice little gift for someone.
Supply List
May Arts Ribbon Used:
Partners in Craft
Little Yellow Bicycle - Poppy Paper Pack, Wood Tags, Cork Pins, Burlap Stickers, Journaling Cards
Xyron - Adhesive Tape, Create a Sticker
Hero Arts Shadow Ink - Orange Soda
Other
Wooden Box - Michael's Stores
Martha Stewart Satin Paint
Neenah Cardstock
Foam Tape
Now for the deets...just hop to each blog this week and leave some comment love for a chance to win:
The Ribbon Lady will be giving away 3 ROLLS of your choice during the week, and in addition, some lucky comment will win:
You will have through the weekend to hop and comment for the Grand Prize so there's still time to get in on the fun.
Here's the blog list in case you missed one along the way this week.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Charlene Driggs (that's me!)
Monday, June 24, 2013
May Arts/Xyron/Little Yellow Bicycle Blog Hop and Giveaway!
Blog hop begins....today!! Be sure to visit the May Arts Ribbonistas each day as well ad the Xyron and Little Yellow Bicycle sites for fun inspiration and prizes. There will be a grand prize at the end of the hop!
Friday, June 21, 2013
Easy Bow Tutorial
Want to see what I created with these fun colors? Head over the May Arts Blog today for a fun ribbon tutorial!
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Time passes...
When I was a kid, time passed much too slowly...now it rushes by without waiting for me to catch up.
My grandson is 8 years old today. It seems only yesterday he was all warm, sweet smelling and cuddly. Now, baseball, basketball, and football, climbing into his tree house, chasing his dog...and annoying his sister leave him all warm, smelling like a boy and thankfully, still cuddly.
Happy Birthday, David!
If you've been wondering about my absence it's because I'm moving my studio into the bigger office area in our house. DH has graciously offered to sacrifice his big desk to the consignment store and all the books are being donated so that I can take over the shelves.
Before that happens, there are walls to paint, I want to paper the backs of the shelves and then...the MOVE. Stacks of paper, piles of ink, boxes and boxes of stamps and ribbon...oh so much lovely ribbon to find a new space for.
Time passes and I'm still running to catch up.
Card supplies:
Cardstock - Fancy Pants Corrugated cardstock
Stamps/Dies - Papertrey Ink
Ink - Hero Arts
Other - Balsa Wood (bat)
Monday, June 10, 2013
May Arts Sneak Peek Summer Journal
Summer's here and that means lots of memories to be recorded for that back to school assignment..."What I did on my summer vacation"!
Head on over to the May Arts blog for a cool idea for girls..stay tuned for a boy version coming soon!
Be sure to head to the blog to see the cool cover and the rest of the notebook! Happy Summer!!
Head on over to the May Arts blog for a cool idea for girls..stay tuned for a boy version coming soon!
Be sure to head to the blog to see the cool cover and the rest of the notebook! Happy Summer!!
Monday, June 3, 2013
May Arts Stampendous/Coredinations Blog Hop and HUGE Giveaway
It's time for a whole week of super inspiration with May Arts Ribbon, Core'dinations and Stampendous. The design teams have partnered to bring you not only amazing projects but fantastic giveaways as well.
Each day this week, 2-3 of the designers from each team will be bringing you projects and a chance to win some awesome prizes. All you have to do is comment to win!
I'm up first today so here's my project! One of my most favorite things to do is altering tins. I combined our beautiful May Arts ribbons, with Core'dinations Ebony and Ivory Collection Cardstock (no white core!) and the Stampendous Encrusted Pink Jewel Kit ( LOVE this!) to create this sweet little gift.
I used Scor-Pal Scor-Tape to cover the outside of the tin and the lid. I wrapped the base with May Arts Faux Lightweight Canvas in black, then I wrapped May Arts new 3/8" Crochet lace trim around the lid.
Next, I used Spellbinders Circle dies to create a liner for the inside and top using Core'dinations cardstock. I lightly sanded the edges of the top circle with the Core'dinations Sand It tool; then attached both with more Scor-Tape.
Now for the that beautiful peony! I created it using the new Sizzix Peony die and that gorgeous Core'dinations cardstock. After cutting the petals, I lightly sanded the edges of each one before shaping and gluing them together.
After the flower was assembled, I used a Versamarker pen to trace along the edges of the petals then sprinkled some Stampendous Shabby Pink embossing powder over the flower. I shook off the excess and heat embossed. Then I ever so lightly spritzed the bloom with spray adhesive and shook some Stampendous Champagne Glass Glitter over the flower for more subtle sparkle and shine.
I covered the leaves that come with the peony die with May Arts new Jumbo Leaves. 3 small black pearls are glued in the center of the flower.
The tag was cut from Core'dinations cardstock, the edges were lightly sanded then stamped with Versamark ink using the birthday sentiment from Stampendous Happy Messages. I heat embossed the sentiment using more Stampendous Shabby Pink Embossing Powder. I tried to capture the tiny sparkles that make my heart go pitter pat.
I ran the edges of the tag in my Versamark pad, then heat embossed with more Shabby Pink Embossing Powder. The little bits of embossing powder are intentional. I wanted my tag to look lightly distressed and shabby.
Everything was attached to the lid with more Scor-Tape. Now the tin can't be given empty so I created a beautiful May Arts Pink Velvet bookmark to go on the inside.
I hope I've inspired you to get creating with May Arts Ribbon, Core'dinations, and Stampendous!
Supplies:
May Arts Ribbon used:
Stampendous:
Core'dinations:
Other:
round tin, Scor-Tape, Papertrey Ink Tag Sale die, black pearls, Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive, Sizzix Peony die, Versamark ink, beads, Imaginisce Petal Roller
Want to know what you can win for leaving a comment each day this week? Here's a peek.
First up - ANY 2 rolls of your choice of May Arts Ribbon!
And how about these?
Now, here's the line up for the week. Don't forget to go to the Stampendous and Core'dinations Blogs each day as well.
Monday
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Charlene Driggs |
that's me!
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| Christina Colón | |
| DeeDee Catron Core'dinations Ava Gavloski Ellen Sosnoski Susanna Lee Stampendous Kristine Reynolds | |
| Tuesday | |
| Emily Lanham | |
| Erin Thiem | |
| Wednesday | |
| Gini Williams Cagle | |
| Jen Shears | |
| Jenifer Cowles | |
| Thursday | |
| Karen Baker | |
| Lalo IK | |
| Friday | |
| Leah Farrar-White | |
| Sandy Allnock | |
| Virginia Fynes | |
| Linking up at: Artsy Fartsy Momma |
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Winner Day!
The winner of the tin (this is separate from the blog hop) from yesterday's May Arts/Scor-Pal Blog Hop is...
Mare said...
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
16
Timestamp: 2013-05-25 17:06:01 UTC
Mare said...
Awesome tin!
Friday, May 24, 2013
May Arts/Scor-Pal Blog Hop Day 2
Here we go! Day 2 of the May Arts/Scor-Pal Blog Hop! I'm first on the hop list today.
I've created a quick and easy project to give you a jump on Father's Day.
I always find it difficult so shop for the men in my life so thank goodness for gift cards! I hate just putting a gift card in an envelope so I was pretty excited when DH brought home a bunch of these great boxes he found on clearance for...are you ready? 25 cents!!
Here's how I transformed mine using May Arts Denim Ribbon, the Authentique Strong paper line (I think this is my new favorite paper!) and the awesome Scor-Tape by Scor-Pal. It sticks to metal better than anything I've found.
Starting from the right here's a photo tutorial of how I did it. First, I removed the plastic insert then cut a liner to fit the bottom of the tin. A strip of wide Scor-Tape holds it neatly in place. Next, run a strip of 1/2" Scor-Tape around the outside base of the tin, remove the liner and cover with the brand new May Arts 5/8" Denim Ribbon. Repeat around the top with a strip of Authentique cardstock.
Here's a tip for creating the window in the top. Cut a piece of designer paper to fit your tin top. Round the corners. Place the designer paper right side DOWN over the top of the tin. Use a pencil to rub along the window frame, then cut out the center with an X-acto knife. Cover the tin top with more Scor-Tape and you have a custom gift box!
Instead of a card, I created a tag for Dad. I just covered the front of a manila tag with Scor-Tape then used scraps of my Authentique paper and matching tags from the Strong Circles & Scallop and Stamp Blocks sets.
No bows for the Dads here so I made a simple loop and attached it with a custom denim brad made with my Imaginese I-top and a Small Brad Daddie.
I think the Dads on my list are going to love it! The tin can be used for change or whatever else men have in their pockets. I taped the Happy Father's Day inside the lid but you could also use a photo of your child or pet.
Ok, now it's time for the rest of the hop! Remember to leave a comment on each blog as you go for a chance to win 3 rolls of May Arts Ribbon (your choice!) and a Scor-Pal.
I'm also going to draw a winner from the comments on my blog to win one of these fun tins!
Here's your hop list for today.
Have fun and thanks for joining us on the May Arts/Scor-Pal Blog Hop!!
Entered in these challenges:
Loves Rubber Stamps - Anything but a Card,Our Creative Corner - Anything Goes (new challenge site, check it out!),Fab & Funky - Ribbon and/or Lace
52 Mantels, Artsy Fartsy Mama, Thirty Handmade Days, DIY Showoff,
Thursday, May 23, 2013
May Arts/Scor-Pal Blog Hop Day 1
What can you win? Just 3 full spools of May Arts Ribbon (your choice!) and an awesome Scor-Pal.
I'll be up tomorrow but here's today's line-up:
Be sure to visit each blog and comment along the way to win then come back tomorrow for another chance!
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Teapot Tuesday - Children of the World & a Heads up
This week's Teapot Tuesday Challenge destination on SCS (MMTPT251) is a sweet girl named Jessica Francis. Jessica has recently returned from an 8 month missionary where she traveled to 8 different countries working with children. Her mom says children are drawn to her like a magnet. Jessica is tired mentally and physically so we're hoping to cheer her up a bit.
I found this children of the world image online and just copied it so make a quick card for Jessica. Since her favorite color is blue, I picked that up as my background.
If you'd like to send Jessica a card, you can find her info here.
Thanks for stopping by today...Heads up. There's a May Arts Blog Hop coming on Thursday and you know what that means!! ;-)
I found this children of the world image online and just copied it so make a quick card for Jessica. Since her favorite color is blue, I picked that up as my background.
If you'd like to send Jessica a card, you can find her info here.
Thanks for stopping by today...Heads up. There's a May Arts Blog Hop coming on Thursday and you know what that means!! ;-)
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