Quick Update!

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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