Inking with AQ

Orphaned Paper

2008-10-06T16:59:00.006-05:00

I am trying to organize my scrapbook nook and I had no idea how much paper I have accumulated.... holy bananas! The sad part about it is I don't remember buying most of it. I have gone through it all and sorted it out. I figured out some was for my scrapbooks, so they found there home. I still have some orphans that will need to be used in various projects I guess. I am going to try and start using up some of the paper on cards. When I make my cards, I try and make 10 of the same card at once. This should help with my paper problem (at least I am hoping it will.)

Here are two cards that were a start to the paper dilemma. They are the same exact card, but I did switch around the colors for a different look. I think they turned out cute and I love, love, LOVE these penguins. I colored the penguins with Soufflé Gelly Pens and used Stickles on the hat. Hope you enjoy!

Supplies Used:
Perky Penguins T-2666
Trendy Greetings T-2144
Burnt Umber Palette Ink TT-218
Souffle Gelly Pens F-45
Icicle Stickles F-522
Various Paper and Cardstock (non TAC)

Happy World Card Making Day!

2008-10-04T12:00:00.000-05:00

Here are two cards that I worked on today for Thanksgiving. Hope you enjoy!

Supplies Used:
Count You Blessings T-2790
Mega Scalloped Oval D-709
Burnt Umber Palette Ink TT-218
Tuscany Spice Designer CollectionV-902
Bazzill Monochromatic Browns V-57
Bazzill Monochromatic Oranges V-52

Supplies Used:
Give Thanks T-1139
Mega Scalloped Oval D-709
Burnt Umber Palette Ink TT-218
Various Cardstock, Paper and Ribbon (non TAC items)

Another Happy Birthday Card

2008-09-27T06:27:00.006-05:00

Here is an older card that I had done for a swap. Birthday cards are always needed, so I find myself making them quite frequently. I did use a retired set on the card, but you could very easily use Trendy Greetings T-2144. Let me know what you think!

Supplies Used:
Alpha Grunge T-599
More One Liners T-2093 (retired)
Cha Cha V-832
Cha Cha Cardstock B-310
Jet Black Stazon S-831
Nested Circle Coluzzle A-84001
Scalloped Circle

I'm back....at least for a little while

2008-09-19T13:10:00.013-05:00

I have finally gotten back into the swing of things after a long absence. I am in hopes of getting back on track with my stamping, scrapping and my blog, but don't hold your breath. This last year has been a tough one with one thing after another going wrong, but all "adventures" to learn and grow from. Thanks for those who have stuck around and continued to check in. I am in hopes of getting more posts done this weekend. So on with a card. I made this one today while catching up on some tv. I absolutely love this set and is great for quick cards. Hope you enjoy and will continue to venture this way!

Supplies Used:
T2954 Build-a-Flower
V901 Brighten My Day
TT-210 Chartreuse Palette Ink
TT-201 Iris Palette Ink
S-831 StazOn Jet Black Ink
V72 12x12 Brights Cardstock
White Cardstock
Adhesive

Go Pack!

2008-01-20T12:10:00.002-06:00

It is gameday!!!! The Packers will be playing the Giants for the NFC Championship. I know you might be thinking...what does this have to do with crafting? Well... to push a little extra luck to Favre and the crew, I made a card. After checking the weather, it should be a real treat for those lucky enough to get tickets as it truely will be the frozen tundra as the thermometer will be dancing around the 0 degree mark and don't forget about the wind chill. It is reported that the teams were practicing with footballs right from the freezer! Gotta love Wisconsin! None of the products used are TAC :( but still worthy of a post :D

Paper Strip Cards

2008-01-18T15:16:00.002-06:00

These are quick and simple cards that only require scraps of paper. These are great cards to show off the great paper collections TAC offers. Here are some examples!

Be Extraordinary:6.25" x 3.25" Card

Supplies Used:
V-928 Rustic Chic
B-311 Mimi Cardstock
T-2265 Be
S-952 Jumbo Java VersaMagic
White Cardstock

Beyond Grateful: 5.5" x 4.25" Card

Supplies Used:
V-837 Mimi
B-311 Mimi Cardstock
B-111 Mimi Hardware
T-2775 More Abundance
S-952 Jumbo Java VersaMagic

You Make the World a Brighter Place: 5.5" x 4.25" Card

Supplies Used:
V-920 Kaleidoscope Girlz
T-2750 It's Always Springtime
S-831 Jet Black Stazon
White Cardstock

Happy B-Day: 4" x 4" Card

Supplies Used:
V-920 Kaleidoscope Girlz
T-2750 It's Always Springtime
S-831 Jet Black Stazon
White Cardstock

Extra post for the week!

2008-01-17T13:48:00.003-06:00

While I was going through some old cards, I found another card that I used lace on. It was a fun card and used A Girl Thing (now retired), which is one of my all time favorite sets. I stamped out the corset on a piece of white cardstock with black ink. Once the ink was dry, I cut out the inside of the corset. I then took pieces of lace and inked over them. I used Balzing Red Stazon to 'color' the lace. Once that was dried, I adhered the lace to the back of the white cardstock. I used the the Glaze Gelly Pens to color in the top of the corset.

Full Card:

Corset Up Close:

Glittered Lace

2008-01-15T19:30:00.002-06:00

This is a fun, but somewhat messy technique to do. This makes unique and with the right colors, sassy backgrounds. It was a great background to use with A Girl Thing (now retired).

Supplies Needed: Sticker paper (I used an address label for the pictures and full 8.5x11 sheets for the card examples), Glitter and Lace.

Step 1: Peel away label/sticker from backing sheet and set down with sticky side up.

Step 2: Lay a piece of lace over label/sticker. Press the lace down onto the sticker making sure it tacked down.

Step 3: Pour darkest color over the lace and press down on the glitter making sure the glitter is sticking to all exposed areas.

Step 4: Brush away and tap off excess glitter. Pour unused glitter back into container.

Step 5: Begin to peel the lace away. Try not to touch the open areas that have not been glittered yet for the best results.

Step 6: Once the lace is peeled off, you will decided which color you want the open areas to be.

Step 7: Pour on the second color of glitter. Press down on the glitter to make sure it adheres to the exposed sticky paper.

Step 8: Brush away and tap off the excess glitter. Pour the unused glitter back into container. You are done!

Card Examples:

Memory Purse

2008-01-11T11:18:00.002-06:00

I absolutely love the Memory Purse that TAC offers. I get a lot of questions and compliments on it. I am in hopes that it will lead to new customers and parties. I am making new panels for the purse and so for the first time in what seems like forever, it is finally clean so I can take a picture. Here are the two panels that I have had in it for the last 2.5 months.

The first picture is of my dog Ebonieser. He is a ham for the camera but was a little mad at me because I woke him up while I was taking a picture of him sleeping. The second side is of my boyfriend and I when we were out in Vegas for my birthday. We were visiting Lake Mead. I used the Hemingway Collection Papers, Ribbon, Hardware and Cardstock.

Diarama Card

2008-01-08T23:52:00.002-06:00

I love making these cards for special occasions and special people. A bit of extra work goes into them, so I make sure they will go to a good home ;) Here goes my first tutorial.

Step 1: Cut two pieces of cardstock to 4.25 x 8.5.
Step 2: Score a set of vertical lines on the right and left edges at 3/4" and 1-1/2" in from the edges.

Step 3: Using a scalloped square punch, push punch up against one edge and punch in the center. Move the punch down along the same edge and re-punch creating a rectangle.

Step 4: Repeat on other side of original punch. This will give you a nice window to work with. You can also use a craft knife and ruler and cut out a window.

Step 5: Decorate the inside back panel and front panel. Set aside for later assembly.

Step 6: Stamp desired images for inside and outside of card. Here I have used Wild For You (T2727). When stamping your inside images, you want to stamp two images that will have a 'border', one on the left and one on the right. You will adhere the 'border' to the front and back in assembly. I have stamped the zebra and elephant with the 1/2" 'border'. These will also be the images that will move on the inside of the card.

Step 7: Using the front and back panel, you will begin assembly. You will start by adhering the image on the left hand side to the back panel. Here is the zebra adhered to the back panel. You will then adhere the front panel on top of the zebra and repeat on the opposite side with the elephant. Trim away any excess paper that hangs over the front and back panel.

Step 8: Adhere the extra images to the front panel of the card making sure not adhere through the window.

Step 9: Staple or tie ribbon on the folded border of the card. This will allow you to easily pull open the card and make the images/animals move.

Completely Closed

Starting to Open

Completely Open

First Sketch

2008-01-04T23:40:00.002-06:00

I was working on some cards and thought I would dabble with making some card sketches. Here is one that I came up with, along with a few cards. Hope you enjoy!

Card Sketch:

Card 1:

Supplies Used:
T-2332 Little Friends
V-928 Rustic Chic
B-311 Mimi Cardstock (Anchor, Green Tea and Brown)
B-211 Mimi Ribbon
S-831 Jet Black Stazon
F-18 Prismacolor Pencils
Gamsol and Blending Stumps

Card 2:

Supplies Used:
T-2751 Everyday Events
V-832 Cha Cha
B-310 Cha Cha Cardstock (Grenadine and Beeswax)
B-116 Winchester Hardware
S-831 Jet Black Stazon
F-18 Prismacolor Pencils
Ribbon
Gamsol and Blending Stumps

Card 3:

Supplies Used:
T-2332 Little Friends
V-837 Mimi
B-311 Mimi Cardstock (Brown and Green Tea)
B-211 Mimi Ribbon
B-111 Mimi Hardware
S-831 Jet Black Stazon
F-18 Prismacolor Pencils
Gamsol and Blending Stumps

A few new cards

2008-01-01T22:45:00.003-06:00

Hello all and Happy New Year! I can hardly believe that it is 2008! As promised, I am updating with a few new cards and hopefully more to come. Here are two cards that I worked on for a few different swaps. I was pleased with the overall look. Let me know what you think!

Twist and Shout - The picture does not show how cool the Gelly Glaze Pens are. I absolutely love using these pens for a bright and shiny look. They are fabulous when coloring in the balloons and who doesn't love stickles glitter glue!?!?!

Twist and Shout (inside)

Supplies Used:
T-2690 Party Time
V-901 Brighten My Day
V-58 Gray Monochromatic Cardstock (Raven)
V-222 8.5 x 11 White Utlrasmooth Cardstock
S-831 Jet Black Stazon
F-42 Glaze Gelly Pens
F-516 Crystal Stickles
Paper Trimmer, Adhesive Scalloped Square Punch and Word Window Punch

Everyday Flower (hello hello) - This is a view master card and by spinning the scalloped circle on the side will change the saying in the middle of the flower ;)

Everyday Flower (giggle)

Everyday Flower (smile often)

Everyday Flower (laugh)

Supplies Used:
T-2638 Petal Pack
T-2610 Running Stitches
T-1186 Tag Tidbits
V-44 Blue Violets Monochromatic Cardstock
V-47 Green Monochromatic Cardstock
V-49 Yellow Monochromatic Cardstock
V-290 Premium White Cardstock
S-831 Jet Black Stazon
S-979 Oasis Green VersaMagic
S-931 Thatched Straw VersaMagic
S-975 Pink Petunia VersaMagic
S-936 Pretty Petunia VersaMagic
Paper Trimmer, Adhesive, Ribbon, Brad, 1/16" Foam Squares and Quickutz Nesting Flower Cookie Cutter Dies (I will be using the Mega Scalloped Circle Punch for future cards D-702)

Quick Update!

2007-12-28T23:21:00.002-06:00

I just had to share some exciting news. I was cruising around on The Angel Company website for updates and I found one of my creations! Whoo hoo! Under Creative Corner in the Featured Artwork is where I found my AOL Case Notepad Holder. If you copy and past this link, it will take you right to the site. http://www.theangelcompany.net/FA_24.html

You can also see more pictures of the item if you scroll down in my blog.

I am going to be doing some major cleaning and re-organizing in my craft area and will set aside some of my recent creations I have done and hopefully post those on Saturday or Sunday.

Great googily moogily!

2007-12-06T16:24:00.002-06:00

Time is flying by way too quickly! I can't believe it is already December and I didn't post once in November! I am posting some older cards that I have made and will hopefully post some recent cards soon.

Coaster Calendar

2007-10-20T02:44:00.002-05:00

After ordering way too many coasters, I decided that I better start making some stuff! I just finished this cute little calendar using 6 coasters. It was fun to do and am debating of whether or not I should make some for an upcoming craft fair? I would adjust the calendar to start with January 2008 if I were to make them. Let me know what you think!
October:

November:

December:

January:

February:

March:

April:

May:

June:

July:

August:

September:

Supplies Used:
T-2708 For All Seasons (which does not have anything for March)
V-900 Gentle Beginnings
V-901 Brighten My Day
V-904 Finger Paints
S-991 Midnight Black VersaMagic
F-18 Prismacolor Pencils
K-100 Crop-a-Dile
F-273 Yes! Glue
Circle Punches
Book Rings

FUNshop Favorites Organizer

2007-10-17T15:50:00.002-05:00

Here is the my entry for the FUNshop favorites. It is a purse organizer which includes a note pad, address book and two calendars. I did this prop at a FUNshop for all experienced stampers and they loved it! I can't wait for the November Newsletter to come out to see how I did;)Let me know what you think!
Front Cover:

Calendar Pages:

Address Book:

Notepad:

Supplies Used:
R-2503 Mia’s Cottage
B-118 Mia’s Cottage Hardware
B-218 Mia’s Cottage Ribbon
B-318 Mia’s Cottage Cardstock
T-2739 Kinder-bet
T-879 Well Defined Backgrounds
T-908 Dance with Your Spirit
F-903 Lime Scrappers Floss
F-906 Orange Scrappers Floss
F-908 Pink Scrappers Floss
S-991 Midnight Black Versamagic
F-241 1/4” Wonder Tape
K-100 Crop-a-Dile
Scallop Circle Punch
Circle Punches
Clear Card Protectors
Notebook
Mini Pen
Calendar
Stapler

Flower Power Contest Entry

2007-10-15T06:38:00.002-05:00

I made this note pad holder for the Flower Power Contest due on October 1st. I had a blast making this and finally was able to use those annoying AOL containers you get in the mail! I love how it turned out and can't wait to see if I won;) Let me know what you think!
Front:

Front Notes Closeup:

Front Flowers Closeup:

Inside:

Inside Flower Medallion Closeup:

Supplies Used:
V-837 Mimi
B-111 Mimi Hardware
B-211 Mimi Ribbon
B-311 Mimi Cardstock
T-2696 Swirley-bet
T-2638 Petal Pack
S-952 Jumbo Java Versamagic
F-241 1/4" Wonder Tape
K-100 Crop-a-Dile
Scalloped Circle Punches
Notebook
Mini Pen
AOL Box
Acrylic Paint
Paint Sealer

Quick Card to Post

2007-10-07T03:37:00.002-05:00

I made this card today when I should have been cleaning. It was a quick card done with Old Truck and More Abundance. I used Prismacolor Pencils to color in the truck and chalk to color the sky. Let me know what you think!

Card Supplies:
T-1170 Old Truck
T-2775 More Abundance
V-45 Blues Monochromatic Cardstock
V-47 Greens Monochromatic Cardstock
V-57 Browns Monochromatic Cardstock
S-831 Jet Black Stazon
S-952 Jumbo Java VersaMagic Ink
A-502 Pastels Chalk Kit
F-18 Prismacolor Pencils
Hemp

September Card to Crop Submission

2007-10-01T21:22:00.004-05:00

Here is a Card to Crop layout I submitted for September. The technique I wanted to emphasize was coloring photos. While the pictures don't capture the true sparkle, the butterfly that is raised up was painted in with the Pearl Ex Pearlescent & Metallic Watercolor Palette. I also helped draw attention to the butterfly by printing the main photo in black and white and printing the butterfly itself in color and raising it with foam tape. I loved how this layout turned out. Let me know what you think!
Full Layout -

Main Picture -

Right Side -

Left Side -

Journal Block -

The Card -

Supplies Used:
Scrapbook Page
V-832 Cha Cha
B-310 Cha Cha Cardstock
V-58 Gray Monochromatic Cardstock
T-1014 Flutter By
T-2739 Kinder-bet
C-500 Magic Matter
F-33 Pearlescent & Metallic Watercolor Palette
F-792 Niji Water Brush
S-831 Jet Black StāzOn
S-8110 Cotton White StāzOn
F-901 Yellow Scrapper’s Floss
F-906 Orange Scrapper’s Floss
F-913 Red Scrapper’s Floss
Vellum
Silver Eyelets
Adhesive
Foam Tape
Black Pen
Trimmer
Scissors

Standard A7 Card
V-832 Cha Cha
B-310 Cha Cha Cardstock
V-58 Gray Monochromatic Cardstock
T-1014 Flutter By
F-33 Pearlescent & Metallic Watercolor Palette
F-792 Niji Water Brush
S-831 Jet Black StāzOn
F-163 Marvy Heat Tool
Shrink Plastic
Adhesive
Foam Tape
Fibers

Swirly Gigs

2007-09-18T08:56:00.002-05:00

I absolutly love this set! I don't think it has been on the shelf since I purchased it. I recently entered cards for the Terrific Trio Contest due on September 1st. Here are the three cards that I made for the contest, which also featured the set Be.

Card #1: Just Be ~ Standard A7 Card

T-2658 Swirly Gigs
T-2265 Be
V-58 Gray Monochromatic Cardstock
V-290 Premium White Cardstock
S-831 Jet Black StāzOn
F-45 Souffle Gelly Pens
F-18 Prismacolor Pencils
F-792 Niji Water Brush
F-33 Pearlescent & Metallic Watercolor Palette
F-528 Turquoise Stickles
F-523 Lavender Stickles
F-525 Pink Stickles
F-516 Crystal Stickles
F-519 Platinum Stickles
F-518 Gold Stickles
Trimmer
Adhesive

Card #2: Be Happy

T-2658 Swirly Gigs
T-2265 Be
V-290 Premium White Cardstock
B-318 Mia’s Cottage Cardstock
V-56 Purple Monochromatic Cardstock
S-831 Jet Black StāzOn
F-13 Prismacolor H20 Pencils
F-792 Niji Water Brush
A-84814 Coluzzle Cutting Mat
A-84012 Coluzzle Swivel Knife
A-84000 Coluzzle Nested Oval
F-243 1/8th Wonder Tape
Adhesive
Acetate
Trimmer

Card #3: Be Joyful (5.5 x 5.5)

T-2658 Swirly Gigs
T-2265 Be
V-42 Pink Monochromatic Cardstock
V-57 Brown Monochromatic Cardstock
S-8110 Cotton White StāzOn
F-45 Souffle Gelly Pens
S-952 Jumbo Java VersaMagic
S-972 Sahara Sand VersaMagic
Acetate
Adhesive

Old From Card to Crop Submission

2007-09-15T23:38:00.002-05:00

Here is a Card and Scrapbook Duo I had entered awhile back. I love anything that glitters and I think this one takes the cake. I used the Pee Wee Art Glitters to fill in all of the Swirly Gig designs. I also love the picture I used in the scrapbook layout of my boyfriend's niece. She has a little bit of attitude and sass. While I was not able to go to seminar, while looking through fellow angel's pictures, I found a board with the layout on it! That was super exciting to see.

The Scrapbook Layout:

*T-2658 Swirly Gigs
*T-2564 You Nique
*V-42 Pink Bazzill Coordinates
*V-56 Purple Bazzill Coordinates
*F-211 Marvy Glue Marker
*S-1179 VersaMark Pad
*S-771 Black Emboss Powder
*F-163 Marvy Heat Tool
*Reggae Pee Wee Art Glitter
*1/16” Hole Punch
*Adhesive
*1/16th” Foam Squares
*Reggae Pee Wee Art Glitter
*MM Watercolor Brites Mini Brad-Circles

The Card:

*T-2658 Swirly Gigs
*T-2564 You Nique
*V-42 Pink Bazzill Coordinates
*V-56 Purple Bazzill Coordinates
*V-290 Premium White Cardstock
*F-908 Pink Scrapper’s Floss
*F-211 Marvy Glue Marker
*S-1179 VersaMark Pad
*S-771 Black Emboss Powder
*F-163 Marvy Heat Tool
*F-10 Aqua Flow Water Brushes
*Pastel Perfect Pearls
*Reggae Pee Wee Art Glitter
*1/16” Hole Punch
*Adhesive
*1/16th” Foam Squares
*MM Watercolor Brites Mini Brad-Circles

The Layout at Seminar:

Starting fresh!

2007-09-15T05:20:00.002-05:00

Due to the fact that I have neglected my blog, I have decided to start fresh. I cleared out all of my old posts and am going to start over. I will re-post all of the cards I had up previously. I am going to start off with my first item that made it on the website. It made it into the Terrific Touches and was pretty exciting.
The easiest way I have found to get the clock face off is by using a flat screwdriver with electrical or athetic tape wrapped around the end (won't scratch the clock.) Stick the screwdriver between the clear face and colored part of the clock and lightly push the screwdriver towards the center of the clock and pull up. There are three notches that hold the clear face into the clock and once one is out, you can slip the face off.
Here is what I used to make the clock that I purchased at Wal-Mart.
V-904 Finger Paints
TB-2371 Bug Me Anytime
S-831 Jet Black Stazon
V-72 12x12 Brights CS
F-522 Icicle Stickles
D-433 Small Circles Cardboard Chips
Clock
Adhesive