It’s time for another artifact from the attic!

Yes! It’s an altered jar! It’s twice the size of the previous artifact that I had posted earlier. This was one of the end results of Peggy’s first CTMH workshop! If you recall she had pondered on doing an altered paint can but then decided against it probably because she found these jars at the dollar store.

We had also made a card to match which I’m sure will turn up soon!

What a great gift jar!

The materials used were all CTMH other than the jar itself. Peg would be able to confirm it, if she remembers what she used!! (It was a while ago!)

Thanks for visiting!

Love,

The Blossom Bow, the OCC Challenge and the Verve Diva’s Challenge

After not seeing Jeffrey for a week, it was fab that we could spend the weekend together. We even had a chance to go out and see the new Batman movie.
After being refreshed, I wanted to work on one of my new Bella stamps or even a Whiff a Joy stamp! First though, I had to try a technique that I was dying to try. Unfortunately it didn’t work to my satisfaction so it’s back to the test studio for that one. I think it’s really cool if I can get it to work so I’ll definitely revisit that one and keep you in suspense until then.

I glossed over most of the challenge blogs to find something that I would like to work with and this weeks OCC challenge has lots of potential. One being is that I had been looking for an excuse to use a blossom bow! I had come across a post on Splitcoaststampers referring to it and Pam Basset with her Indigo Studio blog who started this beautiful embellishment. I highly recommend checking out her blog and see how she’s used them.
As things were coming together I realized that this card also fit the Verve Diva’s Challenge (MTVD06). Their challenge is to make a black and white card with a SPLASH of one other colour. Perfect! I love it!

So back to Our Creative Corner:

Here’s the sketch for this week please click on the sketch if you would like more info about the challenge.

Here’s my take on the sketch challenge:

Here’s what was used in this card:
Paper: Bazzil
Stamps: CTMH Playful Flourishes, Card Commentary
Ink: White Pigment
Embellishments: Green ribbon, White embossing powder, Baubles

Thanks for popping by and a toast to a fabulous week!

Love,

Whiff of Joy Stamps and another Sketch!

No, no…I haven’t begun to sniff my Sharpies!! Not yet! LOL Oh my gosh! Whiff of Joy Stamps!!! When they started pre-orders on the 30th of July with FREE shipping, I thought…hmmmm…I gotta get me some! So charged with Paypal, off to the Whiff of Joy stamps I went!

As they’re just starting off, they have a limited number of stamp choices but boy are Charlotte and Charlie ever so loveable! Oh…did I tell you that they’re in Switzerland? Hence that’s why I jumped on the FREE shipping on all pre-orders! WAHOOOOooo! You mustn’t worry though! As their stamps are unmounted, shipping is inexpensive! At current, according to their website, it’s only 2,90 euro ($4.60 CAD) to ship priority to Canada & US for 4 stamps! I didn’t do too bad as there’s a ton of other crafting things out there so I picked up 3 stamps and Peg picked one up too!

They mentioned that pre-orders will be shipping on August 11th. Well they arrived on August 15th (I wish my CTMH orders would get here that quick!) and I tore through that package!!

I made sure to mount the stamps according to Katharina’s Blog to ensure they worked optimally. Oh boy, oh girl!

I had planned out this card in advance and all I needed was Charlotte! Then it was perfect timing as Friday Sketchers had a…you guessed it…a sketch that works great with these large size stamps and very similar to what I planned out.

Here’s the sketch: (don’t forget, clicking on the sketch will take you to Friday Sketches)

Charlotte and Christmas Tree:

Materials used:

Paper: Bazzil, All My Memories
Ink: CTMH Black, Hollyhock, Bics, Copics
Stamps: Charlotte and Christmas Tree *teehee*, CTMH Make it a Simple Christmas
Embellishments: Stickles, Liquid Glass, Burgundy Cord

Isn’t she adorable! Let me know what you think!

Check back for others in this wonderful, enchanting set! Keep your eyes on Peg’s Blog too!

Thanks for visiting and enjoy your Sunday!

Love,

Peg these Bellas are for you!

These Bellas plus a few more are waiting for their train out to you!! BUT! Not just yet! Train’s not full yet! *teehee* Don’t you think they look divine?!

Yeah, I know I’m a

Love,

My first Bella and another Challenge!

I couldn’t believe it! I finally got my FIRST BELLA! Oh the fun! It was completely by accident but I was thrilled by far! I picked up a 3 of them from a local gal that was selling some stamps off!!! You wouldn’t believe the agony of sitting through work knowing that I had this bella waiting to be inked and stamped! You know I’d even thought of sticking her on the bottom of a beaker at work to stamp the first image. Oh but you know that I wouldn’t do that to her! She deserves so much more!

I found the perfect challenge on 2 Sketches 4 You.

Here’s Laura’s sketch, if you’d like to know more about the challenge click on the sketch.

Here’s my take on the sketch with my new Bella!! (can’t you tell I’m just a little excited!)

Here’s what I used:
Cardstock: Bazzil, CTMH Blue, White Daisy
Stamps: Snowbunnybella *teehee*, CTMH Make it a Simple Christmas, Festive Thoughts, Playful Flourishes
Ink: CTMH Outdoor Denim, Crystal Blue, Brilliance Moonlight White, Opalite Glacier Blue, Versamark, Bics
Embellishments: Blueberry Ice Stickles, Embossing Glitter, Embossing Powder, Blue Ribbon, Cuttlebug Snowflakes

For something different, I took a cotton swab with Opalite Glacier Blue re-inker and accentuated the Cuttlebug embossed snowflakes.

What do you think? *squeal* I’m still giddy! LOL Yes, I’m a little addicted!!

Everyone enjoy your Friday!!

Love,

CPS #77

I just love card sketches! Can’t you tell? I took a break from card making last night from the marathon of the VERVE 12 days challenge but I wanted to tackle the CPS card sketch tonight.

Here’s the sketch and if you click on it will take you CPS

Here’s my take on the sketch:

I had been thinking of this layout for a while, drafted a few possibilities but thought of this when I had to pick up more cardstock. I had gone into Classic Scrapbooking and die cut the filmstrip die.

What I had used:
Cardstock: Bazzil
Stamp: Simple Blossoms
Ink: CTMH Black, Blush, Petal, Purple Pansy, Hollyhock
Embellishments: Liquid Glass, Blueberry Ice Stickles, Prima Flowers

I’d love to hear what you think! Thanks for visiting!

Love,

I LOVE your blog!

I received this from my SBS22 sister Sarah! I’m so touched that she thought of me! Please check out her blog because she has a great one with loads of ideas, creations and bellas!!

Here are the rules…

I have to pick 7 of my favourite blogs and…

1. The winner can put the logo on their blog
2. Link the person you received your award from
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs.
4. Put links of those blogs on yours.
5. Leave a message on the blogs of the girls or boys you’ve nominated.

My challenge is that a few of my fave blogs out there have already been nominated. Like minds ladies!

Many blogs I surf invisibly and the owner have no clue that I even visit! LOL

My nominees in no particular order are:
Stephenie an SBS sistah!
Heidi an SBS sistah!
Denise an SBS sistah!
Norma an SBS sistah!
Becky an SBS sistah!
Lisa a craft store junkie
Jen the craftinchick!

Please pay them all a visit because they all have such fantastic blogs!

Thanks everyone for blogging and crafting fabulously!

Lots of love,

Anni-VERVE-sary Sketch #12

As that old adage goes, the last but not least! Phew!

Here’s sketch #12: (again, click on the sketch and you’ll see Julee’s notes on it from Splitcoaststampers)

I loved the simplicity of this sketch! You could do so much with it!
Here’s what I came up with:

The materials used were:
Paper: Bazzil, Imagination Project Circus Rose
Ink: CTMH Black, Bics
Stamps: CTMH Moments, For Every Occasion
Embellishments: Rhinestones

And that would be them all!! Yay! Now I can catch my breath and follow up on all your questions and um laundry and dishes! LOL

Love you all!

Anni-VERVE-sary Sketch #11

More of the last of my Anni-VERVE-sary, card creations from sketches!

This is Sketch #11: (click on the sketch to see the details of it from Splitcoaststampers)

Here’s my take on sketch #11!

Oh my gosh! This card took me several tries! I’ve taken it apart 3 or 4 times! ARG! I’m sorta, kinda, possibly happy with the way it ended up. I’m still not 100% satisfied with it but with versions 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 didn’t cut the muster!!

The materials I used to make up the card were:
Paper: Bazzil, Basic Grey
Ink: CTMH Petal, Black, Bics
Stamps: CTMH Treasures of the Heart, Moments, Simple Blossoms
Embellishments: Doodlebug Ribbon

One more left to post! Hope your Wednesday is going great!

Love,

Anni-VERVE-sary Sketch #10

This card was the 2nd to last card I made of the set.

Here’s the sketch for #10 (don’t forget by clicking on the sketch will bring you to the Splitcoaststampers post with more info about the sketch)

Here’s my take on sketch #10

This card wasn’t difficult to do but after I photographed it, it looked flat to me. I probably should have added a red mat under the 3 Bamboo cardstock pieces.

Here’s what I used:
Paper: CTMH Cranberry, Bamboo, Creative Basics Holiday
Stamps: CTMH Make it a Simple Christmas, Festive Thoughts
Ink: CTMH Cranberry, Topiary
Embellishments: Burgundy Stickles, Gold Stickles, Green Organdy Ribbon

Thanks for checking it out! Two more cards to post! I’m trying to get them up while keeping tabs on the Verve launch party at Splitcoaststampers!

See you soon!

Love,