a first for me!

I finally hung some of my work on a wall.  This is the first time ever - anywhere that this has happened!

The picture isn't very clear but some of you might recognize a few class samples.  It's a start......

And the moon appeared to have a rainbow around it the other night.

It was a pretty sight!  

Finished up some Christmas projects with "A Victorian Christmas"  I will post them shortly.  

Can't believe October is almost over. Scary............

margie

looks like fun!

Mini Journal Freebie

hello!

the Victorian Christmas cards/projects are just about ready!


But in the meantime, get ready for a mini journal tutorial here.
Gather  your supplies:
one piece 12 x 12 card stock
coordinating paper scraps
a few mini brads
one piece 12 x 12 cream card stock

Often times we think we are too busy to commit to a daily activity.  I know I do and that has stopped me from trying new things/ideas.  So I challenge myself and you to this mini journal project.

I also think there will be several people I know that are going to be together sometime this weekend, scrapping, stamping, sharing.......maybe you can set aside one hour (or less) and make this journal together.
Just a thought........

And, you may be home, in the midst of several PHD's and dread the thought of starting one more.
Give it a try, it might be the push you need....

enough said, watch for the tutorial later this week

and thanks for stopping by.

margie

the picture says it all!

for your viewing pleasure.......

And there's more.........

Hope I sparked an interest.  Watch for more information,coming soon.

It's time for me to clean up!

margie

Victorian Christmas time

Get ready for some cards that pop up, pop out, pull out........
Mailable cards, hand delivered cards...........
Countdown journals, ornaments.........

What is needed you ask?  A few pieces of everyday cardstock, adhesives, embroidery floss and these

The Prima Victorian Christmas collection including the A4 paper pad, journal cards and wood embellisments.

A preview.......

4 mail-able cards

Countdown journal and mini ornament

4 hand delivered specialty cards that will wow the recipient -  think dimensional!

Get your supplies ready. Tutorials will be available within the next week.  Buy them all, buy just what you want. Make them all and  you will still have enough paper to make multiples of my favorites.  After all this I have at least 3 of each paper design, extra wood embellishments and journal cards or for!

margie

coming to an end......

this is a sad day for me, really.

Here are the December GR 45 Time to Flourish Cards

I will be sending the directions out this weekend.

This series was so much fun and it was a wonderful way to stay in touch with all of you.

I hope it isn't the end of our contact........

Watch for the tutorial in your email soon.

thanks so much for your support.

margie

a first

we have been here almost a year now and finally ventured out to have our first real mexican food.
We both ordered the small ($3) burritos.  They go up to $9 and that one is huge!!
Jeff ordered the Carne Asada (grilled steak) and I ordered the beans and cheese.
Then we picked 3 more fillers (free!).
My mouth is still feeling warm from the homemade sauce but it was delicious.
We are already making our next order.
Tania's is less than 2 miles away and you can order on-line.  We waited less than 15 minutes for our order.  We watched the tortilla maker in the kitchen.

Never judge a restaurant by the building.  They've been in Tucson for over 40 years and at the present location for 30 years.  Family owned and run.  Tania's dad opened the place.  Her mom takes orders, and busses the tables.  It was packed, too.  All 6 tables, like a cafeteria -  long, lots of chairs,  you really don't sit at your own table.  And only 5 parking spots!   People walk or park in a larger parking lot and walk.  You know the food must be good if "locals" park and walk in triple digit heat!

world card making day!

it happened again........

and here are the results......

wrinkle free distress background
leaves die cut using the same inking technique then covered with Glossy Accents
background piece stamped with versamark ink
everything distressed with walnut ink
gold seam binding

die cut word from same paper leaves came from
lace and seam binding bow
some mini sequins

loved the faux batik so I just layered it with black to make it pop and added one of my favorite word stamps.

couldn't help myself !
die cut ghosts, star, letters
stamped cats
clip art witch
everything was glittered with clear Wink of Stella (I brush it on and then smear it with my finger)

I had fun, the Spartans won  -  a win is a win (like it's only paper......)!

Thanks for stopping by.

If you have any questions, email or leave a comment here.

margie

oh....check out the previous post for more info on techniques used.

there's more!

the finished cards are coming!

I wanted you to see the process first.  And there will be more ideas, too.

Go Green!

samples

some ideas to try one day.......you may have tried them ........never hesitate to try them again.......

 clear embossing paste through a stencil - I used Wendi Vecchi's but any will work.
let dry

spray with water and color with your favorite choice.  I use colored pencils (I took the paint from the pencil tip, using a water brush) and a color spray.

I dried it between applications.  

faux batik:  clear emboss

crumble it up - you want it to crack

add inks all over, rub good you want it to get in the cracks and wrinkles.

optional but I like it a lot - iron the embossing ink off:  I use a hot iron and a paper bag.  This also flattens the card.  I also used very vibrant colors, as you can see.

 create a soft background with distress inks and set aside.

 create another piece using Tim Holtz' wrinkle free distress method ( smooth ink onto mat, spray water, mist card stock - watercolor paper, mixed media paper or another strong kind) and swish through the inks, drying between swishes)  you can check out his method on his blog.

die cut your design from the second piece and add it to your background piece after doing some random stamping, if you want.

I also added some pewter distress stains to my die cuts for a subtle shine.

Okay that's it for now.  I have some Spartan football to watch. The game starts at 9am.  (there is truly something wrong with that!)  I will be back after the game.

have fun and create.  Remember  it's only paper!!!!
margie

October National Card Making Day

Get ready for some fun cards on Saturday.  I will have some samples and some directions for you to play with during National Card Making Day.

Check back then!!
margie