Blog Candy Winner!

I would like to thank all of you for stopping by during the March of the Snowmen hop!

I enjoyed reading all of your lovely comments and checking out all the art from so many talented artists!

I'm sorry to say I haven't endeavoured into the world of the random generator, maybe next time!

So I typed all the blog candy entries and had DH draw to be fair... He said, right make me the bad guy! LOL!

Lucky Winner of my blog candy is AMY!

I will send you an email for your snail mail addy...


Have a great weekend!

March Of The Snowmen Blog Hop

I have a couple of cards to share this morning. For my first card I pulled out one of my all time favorites, a retired stamp set from "The Angel Company" called Coolest Snowmen... I paired it with some wonderful 9x9 cardstock exclusive to TAC called Catelynne.

On my second card I used a free vintage image from Cora's blog Digital Two For Tuesday be sure & check it out, she has some wonderful images. The Sentiment is another retired stamp from"The Angel Company"the background stamp is from a current set called "Vintage Santa" I love this one and find myself always reaching for it!

Be sure to stop by and see the wonderful Snowmen creations by the artists below!

The last picture is of a hand stamped Victorian Notebook that I'm giving out as blog candy to one lucky reader... I will be drawing on Friday 1/28..

Here are the rules:

1.

You must leave a comment on this post by Thursday 1/27 please include your email address so I can contact you for your address if I draw your name.

2.

I will put your name in again if you sign up to follow my blog.. let me know in your comment.

3.

If you post my blog candy on your blog I will put your name in again for another chance.

Good Luck and thanks for stopping by!

Angella Crockett
Barb Foster
Deb Felts
Holly Brown
Jen Carter
JenMarie Taylor
Joan Ervin
Julie Ranae
Kim Sears HERE
Laurie Willison
Linda Lucus
Lynn Stevens
Pam Imholz
Patti Gilliam
Sue Pelletier
Stacy Rogers
Melisa Waldorf

Captivating Keepsake Ornament Tutorial

Supplies:

T-517 Flowers And Holly

S-1900 Tuxedo Black Memento Ink

TT-216 Haystack Palette Ink/ Brayer (This step is optional)

Copic Markers YG13, G29, R37, R59, V09, V17

V-290 Premium White Cardstock

K-299 Labels 9 Nestabilitie (Largest Die)

K-296 Standard Circles Large (2 3/8" Die)

Beeswax & Craft Iron

Cording,Tassel and 3/8" Velvet Ribbon

Corrugated Cardboard

Lt.Ivory Acrylic Paint & A-287 Prisma Glitter

Glue Dots, Zip Dry Glue

On my lunch hour I came up with this idea for a "Captivating Keepsake" entry.... and I couldn't wait to get home to make these! I'm happy to be sharing them with you and I hope they become a keepsake that you can hand down... I've always loved anything old and these have that old vintage look!

It all started when I discovered the wonderful small rib corrugated cardboard in the priority mailing boxes.... LOVE LOVE LOVE this stuff!!!

1. First peel the white paper from the front of your box and cut to a manageable size to run through your die cutting machine, you will need to cut out 2 of the largest size Labels 9, next center the 2 3/8" circle die inside 1 of your shapes and run back through with your die cutting machine you now have 1 solid shape for the back and 1 shape with a circle cutout in the front that will frame your stamped image.

2. Dry brush these with lt. Ivory paint. Leave some cardboard showing through makes them look old, next pour prisma glitter on while paint is still wet.

3. Stamp any image that will fit nicely in the circle frame, on a 3"x 3" piece of premium white cardstock and color with Copics or any coloring medium of your choice. Next

I like to brayer haystack over the image to give it an additional aged look this step is optional.

4. Heat up your craft iron and run your beeswax over the plate melting it, iron onto your image... repeat until covered. Warning this technique is addictive!!! I love the smooth waxy finish and it looks wonderful with our new vintage stamps!

5. Trim image to fit ornament shape applying glue on the inter edges around circle on the inside of the cardboard. Cut a 7" piece of cording making a loop with a knot, Attach at the top point on the inside with a glue dot. Trim top of cord on tassel and attach at the bottom inside with another glue dot. Adhere to back ornament shape with zip dry. Attach velvet ribbon to front using a glue dot.

The photo of my finished ornament looks washed out, in real life it has a warm rich hue...

I hope you give these a try!

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

Deck the Halls Blog Hop

I have three holiday cards to share with you today... Please click Here to check out more wonderful "Angel Company" creations on this blog hop...

My first card... was inspired by a card by Lisa Henke in the Nov/Dec Papercrafts magazine.

I stamped the poinsettia with Moonlight White Brilliance ink on kraft cs then mounted it to a red card base, I added a strip of corrugated cardboard that had been colored with a Copic marker and a silk poinsettia flower with a jingle bell. The sentiment was stamped with L'Amore Red Palette ink.

Stamps: T-3416 Poinsettia

On my second card I embossed the poinsettia with Galaxy Gold Brilliance ink & Clear EP and colored with my Copics, I stamped 3 of the flowers and cut apart so it would be 3 dimensional... using pop dots in between each layer. I also colored the ribbon & rhinestones with my Copics to match... it was mounted to some corrugated cardboard that I trimmed with lace and mounted to an ivory card base.

Stamps: T-3416 Poinsettia

My third card uses a Nestabilites Petite Oval and a Labels 8. I stamped the bird on my oval white cs die cut using Memento Rich Cocoa... I accented with my clear Stardust Gelly pen. I matted to a die cut shape of corrugated cardboard and another brown cs die cut shape, I embellished with red organza ribbon and attached to a red card base.

Stamps: T-3141 Peace

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Penelope Blessings Basket

Please join us in Flavors of Fall Blog Hop sponsored by Mischelle Smith of "The Angel Company"


I found this cute little wooden basket at my local craft store and knew it would be perfect to alter
for fall... The tag reads Hoping your fall is filled with blessings!
I thought it might be fun for each one in our family to write something they feel grateful for during this Thanksgiving season, and place it in the basket. After dinner we could pass it around the table and each pull one out to share!


Supplies Used
Paper: V-845 Penelope SWIC
Stamps: T-3377 Filled With Blessings
Ink: S-963 VersaMagic Eggplant, S-1900 Memento Tuxedo Black
Other: G-706 In Bloom Buttons & Blossoms, F-911 Brown Scrappers Floss,
Wooden Basket, Acrylic Paint, Adhesive

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy checking out the other wonderful TAC creations on this hop!

August Angel Art Blog Hop

This months Angel Art blog hop was to feature any Fall or Halloween themed projects... Well the minute I saw this new Halloween Set by the Angel company

"Spiders Are Seen" I feel instantly in love with it!!! I have five cards to share that really showcase the versatility of this set and even better when you purchase it this month you receive a Rockin' Roxie Matchbook Kit FREE... It doesn't get much better than that!

Please be sure and check out the wonderful projects from these talented Angels below:

Shirley

Angie

Christine

Angela

Seleise

Laurie

Julie

Rita W.

Michelle

Betty

Carol

Heather

Candi

Lisa

Thank you for stopping by!

Is your Comuter running slow?

My husband and I were talking about buying a new computer, because the one we’ve had now for several years was running slow and getting lots of errors. It was low on disc space and memory and we didn’t quiet no what to do other than replace it. But given the currant economy it was just not in our budget. Then I received an Email from Alise Johnson telling me about a product called “Digeus System Optimizer”. It is a simple to install and easy to use software that allows you to resolve the very computer problems we were experiencing. System Optimizer boosts PC & Internet speed up to 300%. It helps you find & delete duplicate files to regain valuable hard disc space. It clears the history of sites you have visited, supports all browsers & helps protects you from prying eyes. It also automatically identifies & repairs common Windows problems & removes invalid Registry entries increasing system performance & helps eliminate system crashes, freezes & slow downs. The following is a list of all the functions in the program which will allow you to get your system back on track & running smoothly.
1. Registry Cleaner
2. Registry Defragmenter
3. Junk File Cleaner
4. Duplicate File Cleaner
5. Disc Space Analyzer
6. Service Manager
7. Smart Uninstaller
8. Start Up Manager
9. Privacy Protection

My husband & I recommend the product and did not have to buy a new computer to be satisfied. The functions will take less time than setting up a new computer and trying to transfer files and all of that whole process. So we hope if you have some of the same problems we did you will give it a try. Just click on the link & you’ll be on your way to a faster smarter system.

Thanks,
Kim & Steve