tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34273001317360474242024-03-04T20:00:50.170-08:00My Own Little KornerKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421254831758424453noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427300131736047424.post-81219008712564072272019-12-31T18:40:00.001-08:002019-12-31T18:40:31.963-08:00Welcome 2020-Monthly Book Award Reading ChallengeIt has been almost two years since I have posted on this blog. Previously, I have only used the blog to share my creative endeavors. This year I am going to share other activities that I do in my "Own Little Korner." In addition to making a commitment to be more dedicated to my creative side, I also would like to expand my horizons through the written word.<br />
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I happened across <a href="https://www.girlxoxo.com/monthly-book-award-reading-challenge-2020/">The Monthly Book Award Reading Challenge</a>. I liked the idea of reading award winning books from a variety of genre I have chosen <b><i>Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine</i> </b>by Gail Honeyman for my January entry. It was the the winner of the 2017 Costa Debut Novel Award awarded January 2, 2018. In addition, it was Reece's Book Club choice and I understand it may even hit the silver screen. I can't wait to get started!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421254831758424453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427300131736047424.post-45649303010290407512018-02-13T20:26:00.002-08:002018-02-13T20:26:56.840-08:00Love You to the BoneHere is my second post today...a tag for my first born. I created a tag with her passion in mind....bones. I would like to enter this tag in Frilly and Funkie's latest challenge <a href="http://frillyandfunkie.blogspot.com/2018/01/all-you-need-is-love.html">All You Need is Love!</a> sponsored by <a href="https://www.thefunkiejunkie.com/">The Funkie Junkie Boutique</a>. <br />
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I embossed Kraft-core paper with Tim Holtz's Roses folder and lightly distressed the surface to reveal the kraft core. I used ephemera from Frightful and cut a heart from Mini Love Struck and two roses from the Tiny Tattered Florals die. I indicated the special day with a Countdown Brad tinted with alcohol ink.<br />
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Happy Valentines Day....Thanks for stopping by. Kim ;)Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421254831758424453noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427300131736047424.post-3998352495434983662018-02-13T18:28:00.002-08:002018-02-13T18:28:29.665-08:00Love and LicksThe year is just speeding by...Valentine's Day already. I made this tag for my daughter's Valentines Day box. When she comes home from college I am not sure if she is more happy to see us or our German Shepherd, Cinnamon. I found this sentiment while scrolling through Pinterest and it was PERFECT! I would like to enter my tag in the challenge over at Frilly and Funkie, <a href="http://frillyandfunkie.blogspot.com/2018/01/all-you-need-is-love.html">All You Need is LOVE!</a> sponsored by the <a href="https://www.thefunkiejunkie.com/">The Funkie Junkie Boutique</a>. <br />
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I created the background with two colors of Kraft core card stock and fancied up the bottom with the Scallops die. I used VersaMark through the Stripes stencil and then stamped three hearts from Dina Wakley with VersaMark as well. The heart is cut from Paper Stash Metallic Kraft using the Scribbles and Splat die. I printed the sentament on brown paper and tied it off with an inked Crinkled Ribbon bow. This is a picture of Cinnamon...the inspiration for my sentiment!<br />
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<br />Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421254831758424453noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427300131736047424.post-45539507004101791612018-01-30T19:44:00.002-08:002018-01-30T19:55:05.497-08:00FocusI love the current challenge over at Frilly and Funkie: <a href="http://frillyandfunkie.blogspot.ca/2018/01/2018-year-of.html">2018-The Year of</a>... sponsored by the <a href="https://www.thefunkiejunkie.com/">Funkie Junkie Boutique</a> What a great challenge for a new year! I am not very good with resolutions...I often break them within the first 24 hours of a new year. I gave a lot of thought as to what my word for 2018 should be...Focus. Focus on what is important in all aspects of my life: family, job, and me!<br />
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I started with a small Dina Wakely Media Board and created the background with layers of Distress Oxide Black Soot and Fired Brick and stamps in Ranger Wendy Vecchi Watering Can Archival Ink. I used stamps that emphasized "focus". I finished off the board with the word focus and a monocle to emphasize the eye stamp. I plan to place this in a strategic spot in my office to keep me...what else but focused.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and have a great week! ;) KimKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421254831758424453noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427300131736047424.post-44351667181804090172018-01-16T19:33:00.000-08:002018-01-16T19:37:11.624-08:00Three RosesThree is the perfect number. My Mom always told me to plant in 3's or in an odd number at any rate. Groupings of candles or knick knacks can often be found placed strategically in 3's at my house. I loved the idea of Frilly and Funkie's most recent challenge <a href="http://frillyandfunkie.blogspot.ca/2018/01/three-is-not-crowd.html">Three Is Not A Crowd</a>. I found that something was missing from a birthday card I was working on for a co-worker. Three roses placed on a piece of crinkle ribbon was the perfect accent.<br />
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The card was made with a piece of Motif Resist Paper Stash inked with Distress Oxide Cracked Pistachio, Salty Ocean, and Broken China. I used the Mini Scallop On the Edge Die for the border and stamped the Mini Cupcake Blueprint stamp in Versa Mark embossed with clear embossing powder.<br />
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We are preparing for a wintery night here in North Carolina. Thanks for stopping by. :) Kim<br />
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<br />Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421254831758424453noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427300131736047424.post-80288324304644223502018-01-14T06:23:00.000-08:002018-01-14T06:49:37.028-08:00A Few CardsUnfortunately, time did not allow me to complete Linda's 12 Tags of Christmas Funkie Junkie Style but I did want to share the cards I did complete. I enjoyed giving these cards to family and friends. Linda is such an inspiration...I look forward to playing along next year!<br />
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I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. We are well into the New Year full of possibilities and opportunities! :) Kim</div>
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<br />Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421254831758424453noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427300131736047424.post-6299756992909073072017-10-14T22:11:00.002-07:002017-10-14T22:18:01.525-07:00Red + Glitter=ChristmasAlthough my house is all decked out for Halloween. and we have just had one of the hottest weeks in October on record, my thoughts turn to Christmas. I have been following Linda's 12 Tags of Christmas Funkie Junkie Style for several years but I have never played along. This year I am determined to complete all 12, but have chosen to participate with cards instead of tags!<br />
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I am stating with <a href="http://thefunkiejunkie.blogspot.com/">Week #3 of The 12 Tags of Christmas Funkie Junkie Style</a> sponsored by <a href="https://www.thefunkiejunkie.com/">The Funkie Junkie Boutique</a>. Linda has gone all out with RED for a very festive eye catching tag. I loved the red inked through Tim Holtz's Peppermint stencil and this was the source of inspiration for my card. I used red/kraft striped paper in my stash that I placed on the diagonal for the base of my card. The red didn't stop there...I cut out a poinsettia using Tim Holtz's Tattered Poinsettia die and made it pop with Festive Berries Distress Glitter. </div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421254831758424453noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427300131736047424.post-89950635352272010182017-07-08T21:08:00.000-07:002017-07-08T21:18:04.763-07:00A New JourneyIt has been almost over 18 months since I have posted...so happy to have inky fingers again! I was inspired by <a href="http://createwithjulia.blogspot.com/2017/07/july-cas-mix-up-challenge-tissue-paper.html">Julia Alston's</a> card over at <a href="http://casmixup.blogspot.com/2017/07/cas-mix-up-july-challenge.html">CAS Mix Up Card Challenge</a> and a featured video by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhw2rYd-79c">tjaniga </a>featuring stamping, tissue paper, and alcohol ink. A co-worker is headed off on a new adventure and I made this card to wish him well. I love the vibrant colors of alcohol ink and the pairing of tissue paper with an embossed stamped imaged. <br />
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I embossed the compass stamp from Tim Holtz's Classics #1 on acetate in gold as instructed in Tjaniga's video. I used Botanical, Mariner, and Indigo alcohol inks for the tissue paper background. The sentiment from Tim Holtz's Classics #16 was stamped in Ranger Forget Me Not ink and again in Ranger Cobalt in to make it pop.<br />
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421254831758424453noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427300131736047424.post-36241591865409236302015-11-30T20:39:00.000-08:002015-12-01T03:05:27.955-08:00Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2015-NovemberJust a short post to share my version of Tim's November tag. You can see his tutorial <a href="http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2015-november/">here</a>. I am so glad that I was able to break away from life to play with this month's tag. The embossing technique and foiling was so much fun!<br />
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Finally, I can add my pics to this post. Blogger was not working last night, so I upload my tag to Tim's site using Google +...not sure if that worked. Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday :) KimKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421254831758424453noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427300131736047424.post-5634950148860535742015-10-28T04:22:00.001-07:002015-10-28T04:22:48.754-07:00Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2015-OctoberI love the Fall, especially October. Things have been so hectic that the month has just flown by. I made time this weekend to make my October tag. You can see how Tim created his tag <a href="http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2015-october/">here</a>. Unfortunately, I do not own any of Tim's new dimensional dies from Sizzix. So...I modified the Skull die, using my bone folder to create some dimension.<br />
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I used Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, and Frayed Burlap Distress Inks to create my skull, Frayed Burlap and Walnut Stain Distress Inks to create his teeth, and Fired Brick and Aged Mahogany to create the background.<br />
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I finished off the tag with additional Ideaology goodies including "beware" coin from Oddities Adornments, "Frightful" from Wicked Alpha Parts enhanced with Fired Brick Distress Paint, a spider and chain border from Gothic Industrious Stickers, and finally a piece form the Frightful Ephemera Pack. I tied a piece of black tulle from my stash to the top of the tag. </div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421254831758424453noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427300131736047424.post-17650468841972863572015-09-30T02:50:00.002-07:002015-09-30T02:57:59.135-07:00Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2015-SeptemberWhat a busy September...it just flew by! Work is crazy and my Mom has sold her house and is moving in my direction. A lot of memories have been made in that house over the past 37 years along with a lot of stuff to be reckoned with. I did take time this weekend to play with Tim's September tag technique. You can find all his tag and step by step instructions <a href="http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2015-september/">here.</a><br />
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I have grown very fond of Alcohol Inks and was excited to try something new. I don't own any the metallic mixatives, only snowcap...so I used that along with poppyfield, pitch black and slate to create my background. I used Dylusions Doodled Circles stamp set for my images and Frosted film on Clearly for Art to give the doodles some movement. I love the transparent gloss texture paste. It went on so smooth through the Zigzag stencil...I had to keep peaking while the magic happened :) I chose the CURIOSITIES wordband and finished off the tag with black Tinsel Twine. Here are a couple of close ups...<br />
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I started with a piece of Anna Griffin paper and finally had the opportunity to play with Wendy Vecchi"s crackle paste. I added a drop of Watering Can Archival Re-inker to the paste before spreading it through Tim's Flourish stencil. Unfortunately, the color was not distinct enough and I attempted to add Weathered Wood Distress Ink without using the stencil. It created a shadow around the crackled flourishes, so I grabbed the gesso from my stash and applied it to mute the background. Then I added Weathered Wood to the flourishes while the stencil was in place. I inked the edges with Chipped Sapphire. The tulle was dyed with Chipped Sapphire, Weathered Wood and Hickory Smoke Distress Inks. A golden "Wish" charm was distressed with Weathered Wood Distress Paint and is offset by a blue Tiny Tattered Floral rose and a Heirloom Rose. Here are a couple of close ups.<br />
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421254831758424453noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427300131736047424.post-89558659163814850922015-08-31T19:44:00.003-07:002015-08-31T19:44:59.627-07:00Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2015-AugustJust a quick post to display my August tag. You can find the step by step instructions by Tim Holtz <a href="http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2015-august/">here</a>. Although I used my Cricut to cut the words...I followed the remaining instructions for the background closely. My tag celebrates events in my daughter's senior year of high school. One of the Bird Crazy gang is all decked out in football gear during Spirit Week.<br />
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So to brighten up the day, I made her and my "stepdaughter" tags to kick off the new year starring the Bird Crazy gang.<br />
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I made the background using Sunshine Yellow and Botanical Alcohol Inks to make a splatter effect as described in Tim Holtz's Compendium of Curiosities Vol I on page 52. I 'll bet you can't guess my daughter's school colors ;) I stamped a school bus and ruler as well as members of the Bird Crazy family in Jet Black Archival Ink. I also stamped the date using a date stamper. I used springs to make the bird's eyes pop...<br />
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I finished off the tags by mounting the glossy cardstock on black cardstock and tying a bow from black/white striped paper string. My husband and I added a note on the back with wishes for a great day! I wish to enter my tags in Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-back-to-school-2/">Back to School</a>,<br />
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421254831758424453noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427300131736047424.post-24681008855660649322015-08-14T22:03:00.003-07:002015-08-14T22:43:45.469-07:00CC3C #34 Layering Stencil: MonoprintHard to believe that we have worked all the way through Tim's book, Compendium of Curiosities Volume III. I have enjoyed trying all the new techniques, and I am thankful not only to the Curiosity Crew, but also to all the participants for their inspiration and encouragement. Linda Ledbetter our talented and gracious hostess has led us through all 34 challenges over the past 16 months...thanks to her for all her hard work and talent.<br />
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Now on to my entry...you can find instruction on the technique on page 48 of Tim's aforementioned book and all the rules and inspiration over at <a href="http://lindaledbetter.com/2015/08/compendium-of-curiosities-3-challenge-34-the-grand-finale.html">Linda's blog</a>. Tim and Mario have donated a terrific prize pack and Linda Coughlin over at <a href="http://www.thefunkiejunkie.com/?click=148">The Funkie Junkie Boutique</a> is the generous sponsor for this challenge. <br />
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I have been waiting for just the right occasion to use Dyan Reaveley's Skull stencil. I bought the stencil with my eldest daughter in mind. We have spent the evening packing her up to go back to college in the morning and I always like to make an inspirational card or tag to send along. You may think that the skull stencil is inappropriate for an inspirational anything...but it works if the person you are making it for is studying to be a Forensic Anthropologist :) What a great technique to make a background. My bottles are cut from Wendy Vecchi's Clearly for Art using Tim's Apothecary Bottles. I tinted them with Mermaid and Indigo Alcohol Ink and used a heating tool to give them some shape. I love the way the background is visible through the bottles...a happy surprise.<br />
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I finished off the tag with a stamp from Tim to get her through the year and added some jute and a skull from my stash.<br />
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421254831758424453noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427300131736047424.post-60873377585695135832015-08-09T14:26:00.001-07:002015-08-09T14:26:52.323-07:00Summer FlowersWhat would summer be without flowers? I find it hard to believe that any plant life can survive in the hot weather conditions we have had in North Carolina...but somehow they persevere. Recently three of my co-workers have moved on to new adventures. I fashioned three cards using Tim Holtz's Flower Garden stamp set to wish them well on their journey. I used a technique from Tim's Compendium of Curiosities Volume I, Dabber Resist, to create the cards. Each background is shaded with various Distress Ink colors and finished off with water drops to give it some additional interest.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">For the first card I used Fossilized Amber and Vintage Photo initially...Yuk! Then I added Mermaid Lagoon to create this interesting shade of green.</span><br />
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On the second card I used Victorian Velvet, Pickled Raspberry, Frayed Burlap and Aged Mahogany.<br />
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421254831758424453noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427300131736047424.post-1867323796883015152015-07-31T12:42:00.002-07:002015-07-31T12:42:36.304-07:00CC3C #33 Altered Surfaces and Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2015-JulyI can't believe it is the last day of July and the second to last Compendium of Curiosities III challenge. Time is flying! Of course the Compendium of Curiosities challenge is hosted by the talented Linda Ledbetter and you can visit her site <a href="http://lindaledbetter.com/2015/07/compendium-of-curiosities-3-challenge-33.html">here</a> to read all about the fun . This challenge is generously sponsored by <a href="http://www.inspirationemporium.com/">Inspiration Emporium</a> and non other than Tim himself along with Mario Rossi Challenge #33, Altered Surfaces can be found on page 45 of Tim's book, Compendium of Curiosities Volume III. I used the technique on my July Tag inspired by Tim Holtz. His step by step can be found <a href="http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2015-july/">here.</a> I did not have the stamp set that he used but the Distress Micro Glaze is amazing! We are planning a family trip to Europe next summer before the kids fly from the nest. I enjoyed using the mini blueprint journey stamps to make a tag for our trip. I used the Altered Surfaces technique on the 2016. Here are a couple of pics.<br />
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I told you I could not get enough of the last technique, Layering Stencil-Paint Resist. I used the technique on my piece today with blues to create my ocean background. I used the Frosted Film technique on my coral and sea grasses. Here are a couple of close ups. <br />
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This challenge was great fun...gotta run. Sorry for the short post. We are getting ready for a yard sale at my Mom's house. Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by :) KimKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421254831758424453noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427300131736047424.post-61753375966567386272015-07-03T20:38:00.001-07:002015-07-03T20:38:17.564-07:00CC3C #31 Layering Stencil: Paint Resist Every challenge I think..."This is my new favorite technique", and it has happened again. I am of course referring to the Compendium of Curiosities Challenge hosted by the lovely and talented Linda Ledbetter. You can find out more about the challenge <a href="http://lindaledbetter.com/2015/06/compendium-of-curiosities-3-challenge-31.html">here</a> on her blog. There are fabulous prizes generously supplied by none other than Tim and Mario and for this week's challenge by <a href="http://www.inspirationemporium.com/">The Inspiration Emporium</a>. To play along, you must have your very own copy of Tim's Book, A Compendium of Curiosities Volume III. Don't have one? Click <a href="http://timholtz.com/a-compendium-of-curiosities-volume-iii/">here</a> to order your copy now.<br />
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I just love this technique...can't wait to try it with different combinations of colors and stencils. That's all for now. Thanks for stopping by :)Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421254831758424453noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427300131736047424.post-64533540559019001442015-06-29T18:42:00.001-07:002015-06-29T18:42:43.868-07:00Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2015-JuneHard to believe that June is almost over. Even though the summer months are my least favorite, I treasure each hot and humid moment of them. Tim's June tag was so much fun to make. You can see his step by step tutorial <a href="http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2015-june/">here</a>. <br />
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Unfortunately I did not have the DIY Distress Ink pad and the Distress Re-inkers so I used the Distress Ink pads I had available for the technique. I decided to mix it up a bit using Cracked Pistachio, Abandon Coral, and Peacock Feathers and I can't wait to try it with other color combinations. I loved how the Abandoned Coral and Peacock Feathers combined to create some purple accents. I have to thank Tim for giving me an excuse to purchase the Fresh Brewed Die,,,,so many possibilities! I pretty much followed the rest of Tim's instructions, substituting as needed. I chose the word "create" because I love how Tim's tag tutorial gives step by step instructions but allows and even encourages each participant to make their tag their own. <br />
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Good evening all...this is my second post today. I have been crazy busy at work and I am trying to get some crafting and posting in this weekend. I also need to sit down and comment on several blogs that I have peeked at, but haven't had time to let the artists know how inspiring their work is to me. This week over at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog they are featuring <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=2797">Stamp + Mist</a>. Head over there and visit all the inspiration posted by the Design Team...they are awesome. </div>
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I made a card for my niece's college graduation using Dyan Reaveley's Dylusion Sprays...they are so bright and rich. I used London Blue and After Midnight with a few mists of water to allow the colors to blend...I could not get a photo to reflect the richness of the colors. I chose two of Dyan's stamp sets...Which Way is Up and Quote Medley, and embossed them in silver. The arrow is pointed toward a Tim Holtz Mirrored Star and I colored several other stars in Indigo Alcohol Ink. I mounted the card on silver card stock. I finished the card with a few flicks of Brushed Pewter Distress Paint. Here are a couple of additional pics.</div>
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<br />Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421254831758424453noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427300131736047424.post-70993768713968030942015-06-28T07:37:00.001-07:002015-06-28T07:38:51.334-07:00It's SummerI have to admit that summer is probably my least favorite of the seasons. I am not a fan of heat and humidity...something we have seen a lot of this summer in the Sandhills of North Carolina. For me, the rich blues and greens are the most refreshing colors that cool the hot summer sun. I would like to share a tag I made for my daughter during exam week. <br />
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She, unlike me, loves the summer and the heat and aspires to work in the marine biology field. The background was made with Mermaid Lagoon and Broken China Distress Ink and I sprinkled water to add some sea like bubbles in my ocean. The turtle is die cut from green cardstock and his shell is patterned using Mowed Lawn Distress Ink and then crackled with Rock Candy Crackle paint. The sentiment is a Dyan Reaveley's Dylusions stamp and fit the occasion perfectly! I colored some cheesecloth and used some blue string and charms from my stash to make the bottom border. I tied Paper String Stripes in green and blue in a bow to finish the tag. <br />
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I would like to enter my tag in Frilly and Funkie: <a href="http://frillyandfunkie.blogspot.ca/2015/06/its-summer.html">It's Summer Challenge</a><br />
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Thank for stopping by...stay cool:) KimKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421254831758424453noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427300131736047424.post-82679212115972686822015-06-19T20:11:00.002-07:002015-06-19T20:18:28.039-07:00CC3C #30 Faux Cracked Glass<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Good Evening to all. I'm here to post my entry to the <a href="http://lindaledbetter.com/2015/06/compendium-of-curiosities-challenge-30-2.html">Compendium of Curiosities Volume III Challenge</a> hosted by the talented Linda Ledbetter. If you don't have a copy of Tim Holtz's book, you can purchase your very own <a href="http://timholtz.com/a-compendium-of-curiosities-volume-iii/">here </a> and play along. Just turn to page 54, Faux Crackled Glass to master a cool technique. Did I mention that this challenge is not only sponsored by Tim and Mario, but also by Linda Coughlin at <a href="http://www.thefunkiejunkie.com/">The Funkie Junkie Boutique</a>...pssst, they are having a FLASH sale over there right now.<br />
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I chose to use the technique to alter a bottle for my daughter's birthday. She is in love with unique bottles and blue is one of her favorite colors along with purple and black. I followed Tim's technique and used Mermaid Alcohol Ink along with Snow Cap Alcohol Ink to accent the bottom of the bottle to give a milk-glass appearance. I applies Snow Cap Alcohol Ink to a typed token and tied it around the neck of the bottle with Jute String. I have included a few more pics...hope you like it. <br />
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Looking forward to using this technique again soon...the Curiosity Crew really rocked this challenge with tips and inspiration. That's all for now...thanks for stopping by :)Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421254831758424453noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3427300131736047424.post-23393583765174474992015-06-05T21:48:00.001-07:002015-06-05T21:48:23.900-07:00CC3C #29 Eroded MetalHope you are having a good evening. I am here to post my entry into the very talented <a href="http://lindaledbetter.com/2015/05/compendium-of-curiosities-3-challenge-29.html">Linda Ledbetter's</a> latest challenge from the book, A Compendium of Curiosities by the creative Tim Holtz. This challenge, entitled Eroded Metal, is generously sponsored by the folks over at <a href="http://www.inspirationemporium.com/">Inspiration Emporium</a>. I can't describe the technique, so go grab your own copy of Tim's book, turn to page 44, and play along.<br />
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I used the technique as an opportunity to make my husband's Father's Day card...not easy sneaking around the house :) <br />
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Loved using the technique and it gave me the chance to play with the new Tim's new Globe Thinlit Die. I have to run. It is nearly the bewitching hour. Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by :)<br />
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I would also like to enter my card in the following chanllenges:<br />
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Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-make-it-masculine/">Make It Masculine</a><br />
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Anything But Cute Challenge: <a href="http://anythingbutcutechallenge.blogspot.com/2015/06/challenge-2-june-make-it-masculine.html">Make It Masculine </a>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421254831758424453noreply@blogger.com18