Autumn Moon Tin
September 5th, 2008
I pulled the plug on card number 2 from this morning, so I thought I’d share this tin that I altered this summer. My girlfriend, Debbie, brought me the old tin that originally held Equal sugar packets and said, ‘do something with this! I can’t throw it away!’
Changes
September 1st, 2008
See that little lady bug climbing the roof line? Wonder what she’ll see when she clears the last bit of fungus blocking her view?
Play All Day
August 30th, 2008
So, I said I would be hanging out and taking it easy this weekend - that’s exactly what I did today! Other than getting the girls a haircut this morning, I was at my desk and paper crafting away. 
This is a WhipperSnapper image that I purchased last year. We are yellow lab people…I only wish our Walker would sit so still and cute like this one! He’s only 20 months old, and he’s got a lot of puppy left in him. This image is only one of several things I’ve gotten colored today. I’ll be working on more cards on Sunday, but I wanted to get this up before I headed off to ‘girls night’ at my friend’s house 2 doors down.
WSC55 Little Spooks
August 29th, 2008
Here it is another Friday, and we are ready for a long weekend. We’ve canceled plans to travel this weekend and have opt-ed to just ‘hang out’ and enjoy the last days of summer. So happy to kick Friday off with a new sketch challenge from Beate.
Ordered this sweet little Crafty Secrets witch and her friends from Anna a few weeks ago. I think she’s the cutest, her and her little ‘creepy cousins’ are all decked out for Halloween fun. I’m not much on creepy, actually. Got the jeebees reading Ashley a mummy story last night. LOL! But, I’ll put that aside to play with my Copics and color this little darling a few times.
One More Time
August 27th, 2008
Still holding out hope that I’ll get to stamp for the Sketch Challenge today! But for now, I’m going to show you one more Vintage Winter Signage card that I made a few weeks ago. More of that yummy, yummy October Afternoon paper. To purchase October Afternoon, I’ve had very good service and most excellent communication from Stop and Scrap. I notice that she has this Good Cheer collection and Hometown on pre-order…Have I told you that I love this paper: the weight, the smell, the feel? I promise you I am not affiliated in any way - it’s just good stuff! Maybe I’ll work on something with Hometown collection tonight! It is starting to feel like fall around here! 
Whoot! Whoot! Who RAY!
August 19th, 2008
Whoot! Whoot! Who RAY!
I got a package from Liz at CHF yesterday containing Ms. Kim Hughes new scrapbook papers, Mocha Chica. They are a perfect reflection of Kim’s whimsicial, adorable coordinated style. I was really excited to hold them and feel the weight. They are single sided and sturdy. Perfect for 4″ square cards! They’ll be available this Friday (with another coordinating stamp set!).
There are two packs of these papers, patterned (mocha chica) and the coordinating ‘layer’ paper in solid shades with faint patterns in the print. The ‘WHO’ was stamped on a piece of solid green paper from the coordinating layers pack that matches the green leaf. I’ve covered much of this with a Spica clear glitter pen for pop. The owl was colored with Copic markers and accented with glitter, as well. The ribbon - a perfect match IMO, is from Taylored Expressions (summer cottage).
Since school is officially back in session, I’ve got a lunch date with a friend, so I guess I should hop to it! See you tomorrow ~
- Stamps: URA Hoot & Quirky Alphabet - Kim Hughes unmounted sets - Cornish Heritage Farms
- Cardstock: Suede Dark Brown Prism, Mocha Chica & Layers - Cornish Heritage Farms
- Ink: Espresso Adirondack
- Accs: Copic Markers, Spica Glitter Pen, Ribbon, Thread
Vintage Santas
August 9th, 2008
The first time that I color a detailed image, like this Santa’s Lap from the Saturday Evening Post collection at Cornish Heritage Farms, I try to color it similar to the label. I find that very helpful in getting my bearings with the image…the shading, the shadows, etc. Then I like to try to branch out and try my own color schemes. I still use that original label as a reference, but it’s somewhat easier the 2nd and 3rd time around. So, if you struggle with an image that you see beautifully colored in your mind but not the same affect on paper, keep trying. When I recently completed my Copic Certification, I was shocked when Marianne (marker goddess) said it sometimes took her HOURS to color an involved scene. I don’t know why I thought I could do it in 30 minutes… eye rolling here.
This was an image I colored at the lake this past weekend. I used the panel to work into this week’s Sketch Challenge at Splitcoast.
The key with Copics is patience and giving the ink enough time to give you solid coverage. This is how this colored image looks from the back. See how the ink soaks through and gives you almost a complete picture on the back of the cardstock? This soaking is what gives you the ability to meld you colors together and move the color for shading.
See you tomorrow with some fluttering inspiration….
Classic America! Saturday Evening Post
August 1st, 2008
When the sweet folks at Cornish Heritage Farms told the design team that they had landed a licensing agreement with the Saturday Evening Post, we were stunned, not about the deal but the opportunity!! The wealth of true American art that is represented in their vault is amazing, and I’m very excited for the opportunity to work with some of the images. Cornish Heritage Farms has been able to secure licensing agreements (like Saturday Evening Post, Elvis Enterprises, Thomas Kinkaid, GM Corporation) because of their incredible commitment to quality and customer service. Those things are what make Richard and Liz Pomeroy tick….quality, attention to detail and customer service. You probably think this is a designer blah, blah, blah - but rest assured, I’m a satisfied customer, first and foremost.
This image is the first Christmas image to be released for the SEP line. Santa’s Lap will be available next week. Friday, I believe. I’ll try to have some more samples to show you between now and then…for now - enjoy dreaming about what you’ll whisper to Santa this year. Maybe that will keep your mind off of the 100 degree temps across the midwest this weekend.
- Stamps: Santa’s Lap, Winter Vintage Signage - Cornish Heritage Farms
- Cardstock: Tawny Light, Classic Red and Super Smooth White - all Prism
- Ink: Adirondack Espresso Dye
- Accs: KaiserCraft Red Pearls, Spica Glitter Pen and Copic Markers
Cocoa in July?
July 31st, 2008
Ashley came to me this morning saying, “Mommy, I checked the temperature. It’s only 74 degrees, can I please have hot cocoa?” I still have a cup of coffee most mornings, so who am I to deny the child hot cocoa in the mid of summer?
This little pouch is made with Lesley’s newest Vintage Winter Signage set. I’m picturing cute teacher and neighbor gifts with this in the coming months. The body of the pouch is 4.25″ x 11″ - scored at 5″ and 6″, it’s folded up in a U shape with a 1″ wide base at the bottom. Then a Suede Brown topper is fitted over the top to close it up. You could use a velcro dot or ribbon to keep the pouch tight. A glue dot or two on the inside holds the cocoa snug as the sides are open.
- Stamps: Winter Vintage Signage & Daisy Chain Scrapblock (TM) both from Cornish Heritage Farms
- Cardstock: Super Smooth White, Intense Pink & Suede Dark Brown Prism - available from Cornish, as well
- Ink: Brilliance Pearlescent Chocolate
- Accs: Copic Markers, Inksentials White Gel Pen - Ranger, Scalloped Petite Ovals Nestabilities - Spellbinders, May Arts Ribbon from Jody Lynn and bling, bling bling KaiserCraft
Unity Tree Begs 4 Bling
July 5th, 2008
I wanted to stamp for Taylor’s Cupcake Challenge so badly yesterday, but alas … too much family fun (and a little re-organizing to my stamping space! ;)) got in the way! So, first thing this morning, I pulled out my brand new Unity red rubber and was determined to use some of the fun new papers and stuff that is hanging out in my space to meet up with Taylor’s sketch.
This first card is a loose interpretation of Taylor’s sketch using the tree from Unity’s new release, Tiny Trinity. With it’s open leaf pattern and the scale of the tree itself, these leaves begged for bling! Unity had a very lively ‘release party’ in their forum at Splitcoast last week, and I couldn’t help myself. In all the fun, I ordered 3 sets, 2 backgrounders and one of those beautiful acrylic blocs with wood handles. Then I proceeded to stalk my mailman - lucky it only took a few days to get them!
- Stamps: Tiny Trinity - Unity Stamp Company
- Cardstock: Azalea StarDream Metallic, cherryArte Patterned Papers & Simply Smooth Prism
- Ink: Espresso Adirondack - Ranger
- Accs: Bling - Me & My Big Ideas & Copic Markers & Foam Dimensionals
