dreaming of a demo.......

In my dream I am having a demo at Scrappy Chic.......
Distress Oxide Inks and the Tim Holtz Stamp Press (remember I am a Ranger Girl - okay and anything Tim produces.....but any stamp press will work)

What techniques would you see?   Go to Jennifer McGuire.com and watch her videos for these unique inks.  I am sharing these with you because it is only a dream...missing all my friends but looking forward to my next visit!

Enjoy and if you don't have any of these inks yet, this might persuade you to purchase a few.

margie

july sketches and scraps

July Sketches and Scraps is ready!
Two ways to purchase:

Online
Receive sketches, step by step directions, paper dimensions, color photos for 8 cards!
Sent to you online.  Yours forever!
only $8
you supply your choice in papers (use up those scraps you love!)

Card Kits (limited supply)
Receive papers cut to size and stamped (if needed), all embellishments and color photos for 4 cards
Cards/envelopes included. You supply adhesives.
Yours to put together and enjoy.
Sent to you through US mail.
only $8.50

Email me if you are interested in either or both!
Or leave a comment here.

And I have been working on class samples for Scrappy Chic this Fall.  More to come!  I'm excited!!

Don't forget to vote for this great store at ClickonDetroit.com.

Happy July!
margie

stopped in my tracks.....

As I was clearing my table off (well, actually pushing things down to one end), I realized there were several projects close to completion.  So, I decided to finish them before starting a new one.  Yes, we have all been there.

I came pretty close to succeeding, too.  I even got most of my pictures ready for MY baby album. Special thanks to a special friend for gifting me a beautiful book to use. 

(Some of these may be part of a class at Scrappy Chic this fall - one sheet wonders maybe?) 

Then I needed a birthday card.  

And then my house die called me and I had to make a few.  Want one?  

and then this morning I came across a project I had to try.  

I love it.  Watch for it as a class at Scrappy Chic in November!!!

So now I am going to clear off my table, again.  No, I'm going to really put things away this time and think about that junk journal.  

Phew!  And, to all who are still wondering, it is very hot again today -  great for sitting inside and crafting!

margie

good/bad

looks like I got bit by the junk journal bug........

stay tuned for more.....
margie

I got the Mindy blues......

Having some inside fun with Prima and Mindy Lacefield.
It's 106 at 11:15 am.
remember when snow and cold would result in "indoor recess"?
that's what it feels like here - but not the cold and snow part......

I'm not really complaining, just amazed at it all.

more to come.....I have another one drying.

....and I don't mean the time.....

108 and rising!!!!!

😅

severe weather alert

Yes, we used to get these often during the winter months in Michigan.  Cold, wind chill, icy, snow covered roads.........

got one here yesterday:  severe weather alert - Monday 10am to THURSDAY 7pm......
four days long.  that's a first for us.  We just started laughing........

Flag Day

finished card

card base:  4 1/4 x 11.
score @ 1/2 , 2, 4, 5 1/2

front/back layer
2 pcs:  4 x 5 1/4
2 pcs:  3 3/4 x 5  (stamped)

attach stamped pieces
add double stick tape to 1/2 section
fold scored lines and attach to card
(practice folding up and flat before taping)

attach back

attach decorative paper to front:  1 3/4 x 4

front pop out
1 pc  3 x 5 1/2 scored @ 1/2 and 2 (long side across top of score board)

tape bottom to card base and add tape to 1/2 section
fold up and attach (practice folding card flat first for placement)

add front section
base:  2 3/4 x 3 1/4
stamped layer:  2 1/2 x 3
add ribbon and attach to front pop out

finished!!
but I will add some stickles on the flowers.

I had everything I needed (I'm sure you do, too!).  And now I'm off to make 4 more!!

Happy Flag Day and 4th of July!!

folds flat and totally mail-able!!!

Email me if you have any questions or problems.  

margie

june sketches and scraps

I've been crafting!  Here are the June Sketches and Scraps cards
As usual, the directions, with photos and step by step instructions are $8 and will be emailed to you.

I have a few kits of both sets:  Set A are the floral;  Set B are the red/white/blue.  All papers, including stamped images and embellishments are included.  You will need double sided tape, wet glue and foam tape (pop dots) to complete.
The kits are $8.50 each and will be mailed to you.  A photo of the finished cards will be emailed to you at this time.......(we had to get a new computer and our printer isn't working yet.)

Let me know if you are interested.

set A

set B

I'm off to get a project done and will be back with pictures and directions!!

thanks for not giving up on me and this blog!

margie

still here.....

yes, I'm still here.  lots of ideas and projects on my to-do play list.  just lost motivation!!
I'm not too worried though.  I just have to kick start myself.
Maybe putting down some gesso (clear) on tags and a few journal pages will help.  We shall see.

I also have two minis finished - well almost - why do I always get stuck on the covers????
Pictures are taken, too, just have to down load them so I can show you, along with directions!

Bought a few new supplies, too -  some Prima IOD molds, wax and Authentique papers.  Oh a White distress crayon, too.  Oh, well, it could be worse, I suppose........

And it's not even too hot to do anything yet!!

please keep checking back.  This post should get me in the groove.

Here they are!!  This could be the 18th year for our family at the Village!

margie