Clean & Simple Monday

It's Monday and that means it's time for another CAS challenge on SCS.  This week is a "Ways to Use It" challenge (CAS193) using newspaper/dictionary paper.  I purchased a vintage magazine...really vintage as you'll see in a moment.

I lightly stamped over the sonnet with Smokey Shadow ink...in retrospect, I wish I had stamped off first....

It's a gorgeous day here in the tropical south so I'm hoping to spend some time in the veggie gardens.  Hope your day is beautiful too!

Supplies:

Stamps - Rubbernecker Floral 1

Ink - PTI Smokey Shadow

Paper - PTI Kraft, Black

Other - vintage magazine; PTI heart border die

Well done!

Did you know that there's a new CAS sketch blog on the block?  Well, there is!  It's called CAS(E) this Sketch.  They've got a talented team of CAS designers and some great sketches to inspire you.

Here's their second sketch challenge (cts#2) and my take on it:



I flipped the sketch and made a kid friendly card.  It's back to school time and that means we need to encourage all those little learners so they know the sky is the limit if they work hard!

Supplies:

Paper - Neenah; Stampin'Up

Stamps - Papertrey Ink Fly Away & Up, Up and Away

Ink - Memento; Versafine; Copic markers

Other - May Arts Red Twine; Papertrey dies

Blessings!!

It's Party Time!

May Arts Ribbon is having a party with Vintage Street Market and you're invited!!  Of course, every party needs gifts and surprises, so come on over to comment and win.!!

I used these fun Mini Pom-Poms on my gift!  You could win some of these or 2 rolls of ribbon of your choice!

CAS - Harvest Time

I'm still here...honest!  I'm working on a huge DT project right now that is super time consuming.  I did manage a few minutes to make a few cards though....

I couldn't resist the CAS challenge (CAS192) on SCS this week.  This week's inspiration is a a theme - Harvest.  I pulled out my very favorite Rubbernecker Kittie Kits and got to work.

I sponged the sky and ground  then stamped the trees from Kitty Kit #2 Moose.  I stamped the truck on XPress It cardstock, masked and stamped the pumpkins, then colored with Copics and cut it out.  I stamped another bunch of pumpkins and mounted them with a tiny strip of foam tape over the masked pumpkins. The truck is mounted just off the background with foam tape.

Thanks for stopping by. 

Supplies
Stamps - Rubbernecker Kittie Kits #2, #9
Ink - Memento black; Copic markers; Amuse
Paper - PTI Kraft, Smokey Shadow; X Press It
Other - Scor-Pal; foam tape

It's a Sale!!

Yahoo...Rubbernecker Stamps is having a 30% off sale on all Tim Holtz Ideaology products this week!!  And that's just the appetizer...Next week will be Tim Holtz Sizzix alterations products and the following week will be Tattered Angels products!  Start saving those pennies.

I just happened to have one of my favorite new Rubbernecker Stamps Floral 496-03 out for the CASology #14 Challenge Cue word - Leaf.

I used the emboss resist technique to create some warm fall colors.  I decided not to add a sentiment because I don't know what I'll use this card for just yet. 

Stamps - Rubbernecker Floral 496-03
Paper - Papertrey Ink
Ink - Versamark; Tsukinko Kaleideoscope Autumn
Other - Clear embossing powder; Tim Holtz blending tool



Thanks for stopping by!  I always appreciate your comments,

Halloween Candles

I've got a fun and super easy Halloween project for you on the May Arts blog today.  Be sure to stop by and leave a comment please.

I've been AWOL...again due to a bout with carpal tunnel but after a week of exercises and a brace, it's much better.

Boo!

World Cardmaking Day

Happy World Cardmaking Day!!

May Arts/Stampendous Weekend Giveaway

It's been a super fun week on the May Arts blog as we paired with the Stampendous Design Team to bring you a week of fun and inspiring projects.

Here's another chance to get in on some ribbony goodness.  Just head on over the May Arts blog to see how you win...again! 

Foodie Friday

Yay!  It's Foodie Friday!  I've got an easy pound cake recipe for you that will get you marriage proposals...even if you're already married!

Yes, it's THAT good...and if you want to seal the deal, top it with some strawberries and whipped cream or better yet....

Grab a bag of those peaches you froze this summer...oh my!

You can find a printable, downloadable recipe here.  I adapted the recipe from a cookbook called ....are you ready?  Rosie's All Butter, Fresh Cream, Sugar Packed Cookbook.   Now that should make some people very happy!

Can't eat or share all of it?  Freeze it to have with some of those peaches.   Mmmmmm.........

WOYWW174

It;s Wednesday and that means it's time once again for a visit to Julia's Stamping Ground and WOYWW174.

Nothing new and exciting...just rearranged the shelves a bit.

I cleaned up my workdesk today, then promptly began making a mess once again.   There's some lovely flocked paper and few Christmas (good grief) stamps sets out.  I really hate doing Christmas until I've had time to enjoy Thanksgiving.  Seems the retailiers just jump from Halloween right into Christmas then rush us into Valentine's Day before we've had a chance to take the tree down. 

My BOO is actually a CD holder I made for The Cutting Cafe some time ago..I still love it.!! 

I think I shall protest this year.

Be sure to visit the other workdesks around the world.

Boo!

It's time for another May Arts/Stampendous blog week!   Come on over and see how I get my "boo" on.  Be sure to  leave a comment because the Ribbon Lady is giving stuff away!!

As promised, here;s the winner from last month's blog candy. 

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

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Timestamp: 2012-10-01 14:26:42 UTC

Nikki said...

Congrats to Amy and thanks for a chance on these kewl stamps :)
hugs Nikki
September 1, 2012 2:

Congrats, Nikki!  Email me  within 7 days with your snail mail address and I'll get your stamps right to you. 

Clean & Simple Teapot Tuesday

I've been awol for a few days...DH took some vacation time so that we could catch up on "honey-do" chores and our youngest son brought his new bride to visit for a couple of days. 

Time to get back to the "real" world and a few minutes in the craft studio.  I created this card using the SCS Clean and Simple Color Challenge CAS190 (coral, aqua, yellow, white) and the Teapot Tuesday Challenge (MMTPT218).

Our Teapot Tuesday cards are going to Florida today to help brighten the day for Jean.  Jean has been diagnosed with terminal lung and breast cancers.  Her son has medical problems and can't travel to visit her so we're trying to send her some cheer in his place.

If you'd like to send Jean a card, please remember that she is terminal so no "get well" wishes, please.  Jean loves cats and is very religious so either type of card would be awesome.

Here's Jean's address:

Jean Linabury
1628 East Stardust Dr.
Malabar, FL 32950

Thanks much!  I'll post the blog candy winner and the new candy in a separate post.


Supplies:
Cardstock - Neenah; October Afternoon Sidewalk
Stamps - Rubbernecker Cats Set
Ink - Versafine, Versacolor
Other- PTI edge die

May Arts/Stampendous Blog Week!

It's another week of fun, crafty inspiration and giveaways at May Arts!   We've teamed up with the fabulously talented designers at Stampendous to bring you a week full of fun. 

Hubby has been on vacation for a week and we had a lovely visit with our second son and his new bride so no time for the studio last week.  Stay tuned though...I'll be back on schedule starting tomorrow!

May Arts Ribbon Giveaway!!

The Ribbon Lady has chosen a name for the new team.  I'm so excited to be a small part of such a talented group of creative women.

Head on over the May Arts Blog and say hello...we're giving away ribbon to celebrate! 

Birthday presents

September 27th is the Ribbon Lady's birthday and she's celebrating by giving presents to YOU!!

Head over the May Arts Ribbon Blog to find out how to get yours and wish her Happy Birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RIBBON LADY!

celebrate

I love this happy boy!  He's been in my collection for along time and I don't think I'll ever let him go.  He works for birthdays, anniversaries, parties...celebrations of any kind.  I thought I'd let him out of box today.



Hello, party boy!  I love you.

Supplies
Stamps - All Night Media - Party Boy; Stampin Up - Celebrate Everything
Ink - Versamark; Copic marker
Paper - Neenah; PTI -  New Leaf
Other - foam tape

Clean & Simple Monday - How 'bout lunch?

The SplitcoastStampers CAS challenge this week CAS189 is a sketch by past DT member, smoatsmom.

I decided to go the silly route and use my favorite forlorn pound puppy from Rubbernecker Stamps, called simply "Dog".    I popped him up on foam tape and bent his ears and tail forward.

Supplies:
Stamps - Rubbernecker Stamps Dog, Lunch sentiment
Paper - Papertrey Ink
Ink - Versafine; Copics
Other - $1 bling

Birch forest

The meadows and far-sheeted streams

Lie still without a sound;

Like some soft minister of dreams

The snow-fall hoods me round;

In wood and water, earth and air,

A silence everywhere.

                                                      from "Snow" by Archibald Lampman

I love this Rubbernecker stamp called "Birch Forest" ...it makes me feel calm, quiet and peaceful.   I love that it can be used for just about any occasion from sympathy to Christmas.

I heat embossed this version in white then added some Sparkle N Sprinkle Twinkling Clouds to the ground...just a bit for some texture and subtle sparkle.

I'm linking this up on Simon Says Stamp Emboss it Challenge.

Have a super weekend.
Thanks so much for spending some of your precious time with me...I appreciate each and every one of you.

Supplies:
Stamps - Rubbernecker Birch Forest
Ink - Versamark
Paper - PTI Kraft
Other - Sparkle N Sprinkle White Detail EP, Twinkling Clouds

Flying by....

Flying by with a Halloween card.  We don't "do" alot of Halloween but I still like to send cards to the grands.  Something fun but not too scary.  Our granddaughter is going to be 10 so I thought she'd like this "grown up" card. 

I just LOVE the new designer paper from DCWV...The Bewitched Matstack.  It made this card come together in a snap.  The glittery embossed pumpkins called for some extra glittery fun so I had to had that gorgeous May Arts Glitter Velvet Ribbon to my tag.  The tag is hand cut.

The cool witch and sentiment are from Rubbernecker Stamps Halloween Set 1.

Want to know how I colored my tag?  Ritz die!  I was dying something else and decided to see what would happen if I dipped some tags in the die.  They came out a bit lighter than I hoped but I still like them.

Do you decorate for Halloween?

Supplies

Stamps - Rubbernecker Stamps Halloween Set 1

Cardstock - Papertrey Smokey Shadow; DCWV - Bewitched Matstack

Ink - Versafine black

Other - May Arts Glitter Velvet ribbon; shipping tag; Ritz die; Stampendous Trick or Treat Fragments; bling

WOYWW172

Hello Wednesday!  It's time for another peek at the workdesks around the world on Julia's Stamping Ground WOYWW172 My desk is in much the same disarray as last time.  I've been busy but have to save my standing time for DT projects. 

I did find a new stamp from Rubbernecker that I thought would be awesome for fall and wintery cards.

A new pad of paper from DCWV just right for Halloween, some tags that I dipped in Ritz die 'cause I wanted to see what they would do.  I put one down on plastic wrap and got a cool wrinkly pattern.  Picked up that cool bling at the Scrapbook Show for 99 cents!  Not sure what I'm going to do with the seeds yet. 

Here in the tropical South, we're just planting our gardens but I don't think I'll be planting pumpkins...although, you never know!

I have some Whoopee news in the post below....so be sure to scroll down and check it out because you could win BIG!!

Finally got an appointment with the ankle specialist...Thursday. 

Happy WOYWW!!