Color Commentary

ATC inchie swap

2009-03-18T15:59:00.001-05:00

This is the ATC inchie I received in Feb. from my partner Betsy Hawkins in TN. It's really sparkly on the bottom where it says Happy Valentines Day. We were to incorporate 3 inchies either round or square. I'm pretty new to this tiny art but I'm enjoying learning a new venue. It sure forces me to go get the eyeglasses though. There's No cheating without them on this stuff. Thanks Betsy, its so pretty IRL

Pile of Gold...........

2009-03-14T09:06:00.001-05:00

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Graduation Favor boxes

2009-03-14T08:54:00.000-05:00

3 cheers for U

2009-03-14T08:09:00.002-05:00

Here is a card that I made for my monthly card swap for March.

I have been seeing circles in graphics, commercials, and now SU has a new circle cutter so I figured they would stay popular. I used a circle coluzzle and had fun playing with it. Stamp sets I used: the snowflake spot for the sentiment. seeing spots. I liked how it turned out. I hope you do too.

Graduation favor box filled with gold

2009-03-14T07:55:00.002-05:00

Well, its not in a pot actually but it does look rich doesn't it. It makes me think of St. Patrick's day. It is for a graduation swap I did. My DD colors are black and gold. She will be graduating May o9 from Wayne State College, Wayne NE I'm so excited to see what the other ladies have made for their party favors. This was inspired by a what I call a "giant lipstick box" I saw on http://www.reneevs.blogspot.com/ She called it a Christmas treat box I think.
Start with CS 8 1/2" X 5 1/2". DP will be cut at 1"X5 1/2 " if you choose to use that on your project. I did samples of both. Your CS should be laid with the short side up and scored at1/2, 1 3/4 , 3, 4 1/4, now turn your CS to score the other way. Score at1/2, 1 3/4, and all the way over to 7 1/4. Now turn your box back to the first direction you scored and trim away from the 1/2 inch scored side (which should be on your left)all but the 4th panel. this becomes the little lip you tuck into close your box. You can make a slit on each square and trim the squares at a very slight angle to help them fold in easier. On your little tab, use a corner rounder and take those points off. Cut away the little 1/2 X 1" on both ends. You don't need them they only add bulk later. Trim in to the first score line on the other end too. Either attach your DP or stamp images to your favor box. The original has a window cut out and acetate mounted on the inside but I found this to just be extra steps and didn't care if they could see inside. If it was for a wedding favor this option might class it up especially if you put fancy Jordon almonds in the box. Ok, I hope this is clear, now you can fold your box. Put sticky strip along the 1/2" edge and assemble your box. Fif you've used DP then be careful to line up the DP strip so they match up when you fold it. The side with a tab is your top. Put some glue or sticky strip on the bottom to seal it too. You can trim a smidge off your other panels to make it fit nicely if you desire , I did and it made it much easier. Put what ever goodies you want and bless your friends with a little gift. I decided to put reese's pbc in mine. To make it even more fun and to express our appreciation for support, friendship, and thanks I stamped sentiments onto river rock which matched the DP, and more mustard, white cardstock and punched them out and mounted them onto the top. SU stamp sets used:Its all good, smorgasborders, taggers dozen. DP:the Paper Studio Gold Wedding stripes, I added 09 to the paper with a gold pen. On one box I used some purple for a purple and gold example. Mix it up to match your school colors.
Somehow I'll figure this all out but for now my pictures got out of order so some are up above. Thanks for your patience while I learn by trial and error.

2009-03-07T08:59:00.002-06:00

Good morning everyone I'm visiting my sister in Ohio and having a great time. I just wanted to enncourage you to head over and have a look at www.inkeruptildawn.typepad.com and leave a comment so you could win a card to add to your famous bloggers collection of handstamped cards. If you leave me a comment I will "pay it forward".

Crazy things happen on a farm.......

2008-10-23T18:35:00.000-05:00

Every morning and every evening these 4 heifers would come and bellar for their apples. My DH would pick a bucket or 2 off the ground for them and they LOVED them. You can see one of them bellaring in this picture. That's the noisy impatient one. Sometimes my daughter and husband would try to hit the electric pole just out of view here and "throw" them to the cows. Sometimes the cows got hit but they didn't mind to bad. Happy Harvest everyone.

2008-10-23T18:27:00.001-05:00

one of 4 Apple trees in my yard

2008-10-23T18:25:00.000-05:00

Blog candy giveaway for ya'

2008-08-01T09:42:00.003-05:00

I wanted to let you know that you can find wonderful inspiration on this blog sight and maybe win some blog candy at the same time. So go check it out and send her a heartfelt Congratulations on the new direction she is taking into the design world of stamping. Congratulations Chris

2008-07-07T20:28:00.001-05:00

Here's what I was doing this fourth of July weekend. Cheering on my DD Gretchen.
sunburn,chapped lips, bleacher*&^%$#*, drinking 10 gallons of water, watching them win and earn the state runner-up trophy=priceless
We are so very proud of her and the credit all goes to Jesus who gave her the talent and opportunity to play with these great girls. CONGRATULATIONS to all of them. They went 5-2 over the weekend I hope you enjoy the photos.
(yes the girl in the background is playing with a cast on her arm covered with a slidding pad on taped around her cast)
Now maybe I'll have a little bit more time to post and get some stampin time in.

hope you "enjoy" another card....

2008-05-25T18:18:00.004-05:00

Here's another graduation card using the enjoy SU set. I folded it gate style and on the right hand side made scores with the scor-pal and stamped the word sentiments in the valleys.The left side has DP paper with the enjoy word going vertically up the card.
Thanks for looking and your continued inspiration on your blogs. Now go outside and get some fresh air during this beautiful spring day.

2008-05-21T09:12:00.000-05:00

graduation card I love this set

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2008-05-20T10:46:00.002-05:00

This is another variation on the last post. The first one I made just playing around one night. My dd was home from college and saw it so asked me to make one for her. She had a wedding coming up. We made a deal, she arranged the flowers and I did the rest. It was her idea to add the black "tux" behind the bride to look like the groom is standing behind her. I liked the contrast between a wedding card and a shower card. I thought it would be fun to make more variations on it using sports uniforms, sundresses, graduation gown, etc. I made 2 others since but didn't take pics. They were sure well liked. the idea and initial pattern came from Janine Tinklenberg. I'm to green at this to figure out how to add a link to her sight but it's called stampspaperscissors.typepad. More specifics, I used the friendship blooms SAB set, made 1/8" scores and bent them to look like pleats on the waistband. Thanks for stopping by.

2008-05-16T08:15:00.000-05:00

This is a close up of the flowers which are from the SAB set. the skirt has a swirl stamped on the vellum from this set too.

Merry Christmas Everyone

2007-12-26T08:03:00.000-06:00

What a great time of year! I love celebrating the whole season of Jesus anticipated birth, then His birth and the visit of the wisemen and then exodus to Egypt.

One day of Christmas just doesn't work for me I like to make it last at least oh say, 6 weeks.

We had a nice quiet Christmas with my parents here yesterday. Christmas eve. we went to church and then (up to the top of the hill to my sister-in-laws) for soup and catching up with the cousins. We saw 2 new engagement rings on fingers. That is so exciting......Congratulations Shawna and Lisa. Before we went up to Rod's sisters, we tried taking a few pictures....you'll see what I mean...when my crazy girls get a camera something in them happens.....here are a few pictures.

2007-12-11T20:20:00.000-06:00

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Mother in Law BD card

2007-11-08T09:20:00.000-06:00

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2007-11-03T16:10:00.000-05:00

Rockin' out last night

2007-11-03T09:16:00.000-05:00

Good morning....at least I think it is . Last night my friend and I drove 10 youth group kids (including mine) to a concert 3 hours away in Salina,Kansas. We rocked the night away with Thousand Foot Crutch, Barlow Girls, and TOBY MAC. WOW!!!! What a night of fun, incredible worship, and good exercise dancing. Our group was in the front of the mosh pit and man were they excited. I'm old so I stayed by a chair so I could sit once in a while. Standing for 3 hours in a crampt space would kill me. BUT It was such a blessing to see the next generation of the church loving the Lord, and worshiping Him in their way. Then we rocked out to music the 3 hours home again. Thanks Kayla for helping me stay awake. We finally got in at 2:15 this morning. I think I'm going to need a nap this afternoon don't you?

I was at a "Christmas with a punch" SU workshop recently and want to post some of our projects. My consultant is Cindy Boaz and she always has cute projects for us to make. ALL of the projects were made with sets from the winter mini catalog. Stop back when I am a little more awake. haha

2007-10-29T17:25:00.000-05:00

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RAK:JT's monthly aloha RAK club Oct

2007-10-29T17:22:00.000-05:00

Isn't this the cutest card. I want to thank Mia H. for sending me this RAK. She also sent some fun "card treats". I thought it was pretty appropriate because for some reason there have been so many more spiders this year than other years. (any farmers almanac people out there know what that means?) check out her blogsite here miamagicmojo.blogspot.com
This card is kind of a card within a card. The panel with the 31 on it opens to reveal the sentiment. The star holds it shut. I case'd this card for BD card for my MIL's bd yesterday. Its always good to stay on there good side if ya know what I mean.....jk Mine lives right across the road from me and is a wonderful mom and grandma. I live in the country and it's really quiet so just knowing she's over there is like having security close by. I know it's weird......
I'll try to upload a close-up of the inside but this is all new for me. Thanks again Mia. I look forward to getting to know you better. vw

2007-10-19T20:34:00.000-05:00

2007-10-19T20:32:00.000-05:00

Hi, I'm happy you've stopped by for a look. I've been stamping for a lllloooonnnnggg time, (early '90's?) but I struggle a lot with motivation. I really enjoy creating and making beautiful projects. I love coloring
I've loved visiting your blogs for the last 6 months and now felt like I should make it 2 way communication. Be patient with me while I figure out all this cyber stuff.
Blessings,
Victoria

Here I Go......

2007-10-17T16:12:00.000-05:00

I have always been one to venture out into uncharted waters, exploring new places. It was always the natural world I was exploring before. This is a bit scary and exciting at the same time. I hope I can be an encourager when you need encouragement, a friend when you need a friend, and a stamper in between.