Boys and Their Toys

It is that time again Card For Men Challenge. Challenge #15 is use a Key on your card. As you can see our Sponsor is Prairie Fairy and she has so many wonderful images. The image I’m using is called “Harley Boy”.

Start date:    18 July 2011
End date:   1 August 2011
Website: www.prairiefairydesigns.com/cart/home.php
Prize: 5 digi images
Blurb: Hello! I am Roberta from Prairie Fairy Designs. I am a new digital stamp company featuring artwork not only created by me but also my two kids, ages 9 and 12. They are featured on the site as the Fairy Princess and the Prairie Prince.

I have been an artist for as long as I can remember and have always loved to create. Two years ago my sister-in-law invited me to a rubber stamp party. I laughed and said "Maybe I will buy something if I can use it to stamp on canvases.". Needless to say, I was hooked! Two years later and a lot of learning about computers, I have finally accomplished my goal.

While digital stamping is relatively new in the paper crafting scene, it is what I believe to be such an amazing tool. Printed images have such clarity and vibrancy and gone is the need to re stamp an image because you didn't press hard enough or maybe you pressed too hard! They are also a lot easier to store and they can be reprinted over and over again. The fact that you can rotate and flip files, print them off the size of a postage stamp or as large as a scrapbook page makes them such a versatile medium. It is my sincere hope that I can help anyone who has hesitations about using digital images to embrace these amazing creative tools. If you have any questions about going digital, check out the site and the blog for more information. So head on over to http://www.prairiefairydesigns.com/ and check it out!

The sentiment is something Roberta wrote and I just love it. I sponged around it with Brilliance ink Shy Blue.

 

The say Boys and Their Toys my girlfriend Kathy makes these at her work with the scrapes pieces of whatever this is and she can make then with any kind of saying and they just stick to your paper, I just love then. I’m asking her for more. Here is my Key, it is one I had. The round clear disk #25 is from Epiphany Crafts. I really like that you can put the same color of the paper you are using on the back and it just sticks.

I used Diamond Glaze on his helmet, eye glasses and his bike. I made some dots with my Pearl Pen by Viva Decor color Bronze and I can’t say enough how much I love those Pearl Pens and they make a lot of dots. If you remember you can get then at Susana’s Custom Art and Card Design Store in all kinds of beautiful colors. I have been working on getting all of then. The paper I have used is from Stampin’ up. The corner punch is from Carl's crafts.

 

Here is the close up. Now the copics I used are Bike YR 24, Y15,Y11, Y00. C7, C5, C3, C1. Shoes E37, E35, E34. Tires C9, C7, C5, C3, C1. Helmet, Mets and under shirt R17, R14, R12. His Outfit BG 18, BG13, BG11, BG10. Skin E21, E00, E000. R21. Spica clear, red and yellow.

I hope you all have had a wonderful week end. It was VERY HOT here in the upper 90’s. I’m sure some of you think that is not bad but the dew point is in the 70’s and that make it feel like it is 110 so it you do not have an AC at lot of people get really sick and even die around here because it dose not get that hot around here. So please stay safe.

I have to tell you I had a fantastic week end. I went down to Downers Grove, Illinois to a store called Memories and Beyond and had a chance to meet Suzanne Dean. She was teaching some classes that started at 9:00am and ended at 7:30pm with a couple of brakes. I learned so much more and she is a wonderful teacher and person.

Their is something else I want to say I have some Feed Blitz girls that have signed up to receive my posts and want to THANK YOU so much for being so faithful to me. I went in to check on my Feed Blitz account and these girls signed up to follow me right after I put it on my blog and they are STILL with me. I do not know who you are. I only know two of the people and that is Sandy and Kym but I really love each and everyone of you. These are the girls that started right after I put Feed Blitz that is a girl named Kathy, Lorie, Vbuck, Kbee, Trish, Karen and you are still with me. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

Hugs, Patricia

Looking out my window

This is a card I made. It is a stamp set from the Angel Company called “Window Box”. It is a fun set of stamps. I have an embossed cuddlebug “bricks” for the front and colored over the bricks with some Memento Desert Sand ink.  I used Martha Steward grass punch, her fern punch, branch and a flower punch. I added flower soft to the window box flowers. Stickles glitter glue for the center of the flowers.

This is what the inside of the card looks like and I did not use all the stamps that come with the set.

Card wide open.

Close up. She looks so sad, because she is waiting for someone.

Close up of the inside. The copic colors I used are E33, E35, E37 for the wood. R83, R85, R81 for her dress, E42, E43, E44 for the floor. E35, E33, YR23 Hair. E97, E95, E99 for the kitty. YG97, YG95, YG95 for the plant. E23, E25, E29 for the flower pot. E51, E000, E00 for the skin. R21, R20 for the shutters. I also stamped everything with memento black ink.

I hope you like my card. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful week end. It is going to be HOT here and I’m sure it is going to be HOT by you so please try and stay cool.

Simon Says- Anything ends July 19

Bling it on- anything goes

Hugs, Patricia

Peeking thru the doors at a lovely life

This is a chance for you to test out all those NEW & IMPROVED Copic skills you have, share with others, challenge yourself and WIN some awesome prizes!!
Everyone is WELCOME to join this group no matter what your skill level is! You do not have to take a class here at CMC to join our challenge group! It's all about having fun with your Copics!!
Each month Suzanne or a fun Sponsor Company will host a challenge at CMC Challenge and Suzanne will pick a challenge group member on occasion to host a challenge. The only requirement is that you USE THOSE COPICS!!
NEW CHALLENGE #22 will run until July 22nd ! Using your FAVORITE COPIC TECHNIQUE!!

We want to see you use your favorite Copic technique on your images! You can do more than one of course but there are so many techniques that I hope you try a few out and have FUN with it!
Just to name a few: feathering, coloring embellishments, airbrushing, bridging colors, folds, hair colors, colorless blender techniques, black/white/sepia, and more!
Use any image you want BUT MAKE SURE YOU TELL US WHAT THE TECHNIQUE(s) YOU USED ARE IN YOUR POST or Photo Info!!
And we are super lucky to have a FABULOUS SPONSOR this challenge---Tiffany Doodles who we adore!!
Tiffany is the very talented artist and owner of Tiffany Doodles and she has a ton of beauty and a new revamped website and blog to peruse as well! You can check out her store below!

 
First of all I want to tell you what my favorite technique is and that is feathering and flicking. This is a card I created. Card above is with the doors closed. The doors do open.

This is just the middle of the card. This is a Tiffany Doodle digital set, it is called “Dahlia in full Bloom”'. The copic markers I used are YR00, YR02, YR01, YR04, YR07, YR09, YR20, YR24, Y30, B0000, YG91, YG93. Copic MultiLiner SP Yellow, Spica Lemon and Baby Blue.

               The doors I are colored with copic markers E31, E33, E34, E35, E37, E39, C1, C3, C5. Transparency for the inside of the doors.

                          I added Diamond Glaze to the flowers and the jar, This time I did not make the flowers, these are some paper ones I had so I added then to the card.
I hope you enjoyed my card and thanks for stopping by.
Anything challenge- More than one fold ends July 25
Creative Crafts- Blossoms
For Fun Challenge- One fold plus another
Hugs, Patricia

I’m having a hootin tootin fun summer….

This was a fun card to make. Sorry I’m a little late in getting it up. With the the holidays things have been a little crazy here but now we are back to normal, if that is what anyone what to call it. I think summer time is a little crazy for everyone. We took everyone to the Milwaukee Zoo on Sunday (HOT). Most exciting thing was the Elephant he was putting dirt all over himself and putting it up in the air. It was really cool to watch him. Then their was a Bear that was playing around and jumping up and down like he was doing some tricks. Then their was the Peacocks all over the place, found out at the Zoo has 64 Peacocks and they do not bother people. They just walk around, the kids really enjoyed watching then but of course we could not get one to open up it’s feathers so we could get a nice picture. In all I think we all had a good time watching the animals  and learn some sad things about the animals also. I need to get back to my card.

If is time for CARDS FOR MEN CHALLENGE #14. The theme for this time is THE WILD WEST. We all love Meljen’s images see has so many beautiful ones. So you have a chance to WIN 4 OF HER DIGI’S so that is the prize for the challenge #14.

Start Date:  4th July 2011
End Date:  17th July 2011
Theme:  Wild West
Sponsor: Meljens Designs
Website: http://www.meljensdesigns.com/
Logo:

Blurb:  Meljen's Designs is a lovely stamp company owned and illustrated by Melissa Jenkins. She illustrates whimsical rubber and digital images inspired by her kids and family. Meljen's Designs has new releases along with a new challenge every Thursday, freebies every Monday and a Guest Designer each month at the Meljen's Designs Blog. Please visit the Meljen's Designs line of stamps at the WHIMSY STAMPS STORE to browse and enjoy Melissa's wonderful images!
The Image  I used is called ‘LIL RODE O BOY’. 

To make the Easel card I used my Spellbinders Grand Nestabilities Grand Scalloped Circle. For the image I used the smallest one and cut him out. Next size up I cut out once.  Then the third size in I cut out three times for the top and the bottom and back. You could of cut out more if you would of wanted more layers on the bottom but it would of been up to you. I really like these Spellbinders Grand’s. I do not have very many of then but I’m going to try and get good use out of then. The paper I used is from Die Cuts with a View.

The sentiment I used is something I made up and I’m not sure if it is even spelled right. I punched it out with Stampin up Oval punch and sponged around it with some ink that was on a sponge and I have no idea was color it was all I know it was blue. (Sorry) But it worked! I never know what I’m going to do… The embellishments are just some things I had. The saddle and hat are buttons and I clipped off the back and made that smooth and glued then on. The little Banjo (I think) and the copper ribbon buckle. I know I talk too much…. But I try to get everything in for you. I can do like a lot of girls do and say just a few words. IF THAT IS WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE ME TO DO IS MAKE MY BLOG POST MUCH SHORTER I WILL DO THAT BUT IF YOU DO NOT MIND READING I WILL KEEPING TELLING YOU HOW I DID MY CARD, THINGS I USED AND ANY OTHER THINGS THAT GO ALONG WITH WITH. PLEASE LET ME KNOW. WHAT DO YOU LIKE?

These are the Copic Markers I used. Hat E33, E35, E37, R24, R27. Face E21, E00, E000, R20. Shirt YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97. Jeans B91, B95, B99. Belt E33,E35, E37. Gun C00, C1, C3. Boots  E23, E25, E27, R24, R27. Rope and Ground E42, E43, E44. Teddy E31,E33, E35. Grass G21, G85, G94, G99. Sky B0000, B91, C00, C1 after add a little of those colors and going over every thing with 00, I used my template and add a little Brilliance Ink Sky Blue. I also added some twine I had and I found this silver star.

I do have to tell you as I was coloring my card it did bring back memories from when I was a little girl. My youngest brother (I wont say his name but it is Bill) at that time we called him Billy loved to play cowboys and this reminds me of him. He would have his gun in his holster but he would be riding his 3 wheel tricycle and he would go around shooting everyone. I have seen pictures of him opening Christmas gifts now we are going back to the 1950’s we might of been 5 years or 6 years old Bill is a year younger then I am and I can remember him having a gun and holster set on so her was a cowboy for a long time. He was a lot of fun having as a younger brother even as we got older we always stayed close as brother and sister and even now he is my little brother and I love him so.

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July and everyone was safe.

Hugs, Patricia

Did you know that the Star Spangle Banner has a second verse. I did not.

 

and I very sorry to say that, for all my life I have only heard the first verse. So I wanted to share this with you just in case you did not know we have a second verse. I would love to thank that Marine for doing what he did because I would of never of heard the second verse. I want to wish everyone a HAPPY 4TH OF JULY. Be safe and celebrate America their is no other country like our country that has the freedom like we do. GOD BLESS each and every one of our SOLDIERS for what they had done so we can have the freedom that we do have.

 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you again.

Hugs, Patricia

Prom Night!

We sure have a lot going on at Color Me Creative Classroom challenge.

NEW CHALLENGE #21 will run until July 8th!
The challenge this time is all about, Coloring Folds, Pleats and/or Ruffles!
Use the Inspiration Photo below to inspire your project if you'd like but your image should have either Folds, Ruffles or Pleats on it.  If it doesn't you can easily create the look of folds on your images.  Any color will do, be creative and most of all have FUN!!! 
Photo Inspiration

We are super lucky to have a FABULOUS SPONSOR this challenge---Tiddly Inks.
Christy Croll is the very talented artist and owner and she has a ton of images that fit in this challenge or ones that are just super cute and fun to color!  You can check out her store below!

A $20 Gift Certificate to spend at Tiddly Inks thanks to Christy!!
UPLOAD YOUR ENTRIES to the Photo Gallery and TAG them with the word "FOLDS" so they can be seen easily!
Entries MUST be tagged and uploaded to the photo gallery by July 8th at 8:00 pm EST!  PLEASE ALSO PUT YOUR PROJECT IN THE LINK SYSTEM BELOW THE PRIZE INFO AS WELL SO WE CAN SEE THEM ALL!
My image that I used from Tiddly Inks is called “Bride and Groom”. The image is just beautiful. I made a step card, they are so easy to make and also look so nice. I used the Spellbinders Pata Set, I used the corner and the border from the set and Martha Steward Large Wild Flowers Border and Corner. The flower, dragonfly and flourishes are from Magnolia Dies.

There are also pearls, soft peach gems, soft blue gems. I did sponged around the flower, dragonfly and the flourishes with some distress ink aged mahogany.
At the bottom of there feet, it is like a tinsel silver in color, very small but I do not know what it is called and I put some bunched up ribbon in peach.

The sky B0000, B91, C00, C1 after I put those colors around I applied 00 all over the background so those colors would blend some and then I went over lightly with my template and brilliance ink sky blue. Her Hair E57, E55, E53, E51, E50. His hair E33, E30, YR23, Y20. Jacket C00, C1, C3. C3, C5, C7, C9. Shirt  C00, C1, Pants C1, Shoes C1, C3, Floor E43, E44. Her dress R20, R22. I added some peach glitter and some black glitter.
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Thanks for stopping by.
Gilli Challenge- ribbon or lace ends July 3rd
Hugs, Patricia

Flying High for America

It is time for CARDS FOR MEN CHALLENGE #13 http://cardsformen.blogspot.com/ and the theme for the challenge is “STATRS”  The challenge starts June 20th, 2011 and ends July 3rd, 2011. Our Sponsor is The Stamping Boutique. There Website is http://thestampingboutique.com/ I cut my card out with Spellbinders Grand Nestabilities Labels #11.
Logo:

Blurb:      I'm Tracey Malnofski, the artist and owner of The Stamping Boutique. My team and I are very happy to sponsor Cards for Men. My store has been open since September 2009. I am currently a stamp artist for Unity Stamp Co. and I've worked for In Style Stamps, Squigglefly, and The Digi Shack in the past. I'm a professional artist and an active member of the Artist' Guild in my community. I have quite a busy household with a husband, 3 teenagers, 5 mini-dachshunds and an Appaloosa mare. It's noisy, but I love them all. I'm truly blessed.
"The Stamping Boutique" is dedicated to quality products and original artwork. We not only provide wonderful digital images in our store, but also several lines of red rubber images. Our designers are chosen for their character and personality,as well as, their beautiful designs. We work hard to give you our very best. Thank you so much for having us as your sponsor this week. Used one of Tim Holtz Alterations Mini Paper Rosettee it has two sizes.The sentiment is from Meljen it was a Free one. I sponged around with with Brilliance ink Shy Blue added some stars and a gem heart. This punch is from stampin up it is called designer label. The little fibers you see that is what is called Fantasy Ferber and it comes in all colors. Little white and red stars are punched out of Funky foam, Eva Glitter Sheets. Put Diamond Glaze all over the plane so it would shine. The little stars are punched out with a corner punch.

Send Good Wishes, I made two different cards.

 Sorry I have not been around much. Not been feeling very good but I’m fine and get back on track
 again. I made these cards for one of my clubs I belong to and I wanted to share then with you. We had to make a Birthday card. Of course nothing simple for me but this was not that hard at all and all the girls really like it in fact most of then made two. They thought it turned out so nice it would make a great Wedding card. Here is the second one I made also.

  As you can tell they are pretty much the same, I just used different punches and die cuts on then. I used my favorite color Brilliance Ink Sky Blue. Sponged around most everything tried to do it lightly. The sentiment was one I wrote using my word program.The embellishments are the same on both cards blue gems and pearls. I used a Pearl card stock and my sentiment would not go though my printer with that card stock so I had to use just my regular card stock that is why I used the Brilliance Ink Sky Blue it helps to hide the two different papers. Everything else is cut or punched out with the Pearl card stock.

   The first card I called Send good wishes and the second one I called Special Day. Now I will try and tell you what dies and punches I used on each card.
Start with Send Good Wishes. The card are center step cards (Both) Very easy to make. The center sentiment I cut out with Large Floral Doily Motifs Spellbinders Shapeabilities. I used mostly punches on this card Martha Stewards Monarch Butterfly. Garden Trellis, Doily Lace Trim, Double Pop Up Water Lily, Rock Fern that is from Punch Bunch.
Special Day. This is the main Spellbinders sets I used. So you can see what pieces. The sets are called Floral Doily Motifs and Floral Doily Accent and you can get both these sets ay Susana’s Custom Art and Card Design Store.

I also used on the Special Day card Magnolia Doohickeys dies the Flowers, Dragonfly and the flourishes. No punches.
Thanks so much for stopping by. Glad to be back.
Hugs, Patricia

Spa Time

I’m back again with my card for the SCACD Friends with Heart Challenge card this week We are doing Challenge #10 and it is a sketch. It ends Monday June 14 12:00pm.

My stamp I’m using is one of Victoria Case’s it is called “Spa Time” and I stamped my image with Memento Tuxedo black on Cryogen Heavenly White card stock. The Pearls are Bella Baubles string of Pearls. Used the Epiphany Craft Shape Studio Tool Solid Round 14 and I have the Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Accessories Bubble Caps. You can get all these thing right at Susan’s Customs Art and Card Design Store and a hold lot more. I cut out my stamp with The Spellbinder Scalloped Oval and sponged around it with Brilliance ink “Sky Blue”. The Paper I used is from Affinity by The Paper Studio. Used Diamond Glaze and Stickles Glitter glue “Star Dust”. The three things I have punched out are from Martha Steward, that is her “Vintage Doily” punch.

The Copic markers I used are Cup B02, B00, B04. Water B0000, B01. Towel YR20, YR21, YR23, Flower Y02, Y06, Y08, Skin E11, E00, Hair E33, E31, Bee’s Y02, Y06, YR23 and the leaves YG93, YG95. You also can buy copic and refills from Susan’s store.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope everyone had a great week end and will have a wonderful week full of sunshine.

Hugs, Patricia