08/11/2013- August Challenge with Tracy Weinzapfel

I had so much fun with the July Challenge that I thought I would try the August one also.  Here is what Tracy asked from us:

"Your August Creative Dare should you choose to accept it is to Let It Go!  Pick a favorite Quote and set the timer!  Pick out your favorite supplies to have them on hand, your art journal or a canvas and see what you create in 1.5 hours."

Here is what I came up with:

This took 1 hour and 20 minutes- I had a hard time finding a quote.  I was not into flowers or hearts tonight so I went geometric.  I used water colors, a black paint pen, a white paint pen, a white gelly roll and a clear gelly roll.  I inked the edges with Mixd Media Black Ink from ColorBox.  I may try another one since I got this one done so early in the month.

07/31/2013 Mixed Media Monday July Creative Dare

I have begun a group of mixed media layouts based on a book series that I love.  J.R. Ward writes the Black Dagger Brotherhood series and I am a HUGE fan.  I started reading the series on the fourth book and ended up devouring the entire series as it has grown.  It is a Vampire series and has lots of sexy times between characters and amazingly written story lines.  The first book I read was"Lover Revealed" and the main characters were Butch and Marissa.  This is their layout.

I have used a technique on the hearts that I learned from Tracy Weinzapfel via her Mixed Media Monday Ustream show.  This layout is created on heavy weight chipboard, primed with gesso.  I have used a variety of acrylic paints, gel crayons, watercolor crayons, pain pens, vintage catalog clippings from 1920, stamps, black ink, mod podge, texture medium, gel glue, and home made mists.  My next canvas will be from the first book "Dark Lover" and feature Wrath and Beth.  Thanks for dropping by.

07/23/2013: Kraaft Shaak 3-2-1 Challenge

During today's web show called the Kraaft Shaak 3-2-1 Challenge, Heather demonstrated how to use 3 pieces of solid card stock, 2 pieces of designer paper, and 1 stamp set to make a variety of cards, etc.  I used 12x12 papers.  She then challenged us to do the same.  I was really excited to give it a try.  Here is what I came up with:

 I used a CTMH set called Treasure. I love the Dandelion fluffs.  These are the solid 12x12 papers.

 This is the front of the patterned paper from Pink Paislee.

 This is the back side.

 Card 1: Used Versamark and clear embossing powder.  Some ribbon and a metal embellishment from my stash.  Size is 3.5 x 3.5.

 Card 2: Sewed using Gold thread, various punches.

 Tag 1: Embossed with Ranger Ultra fine Clear Powder.  Used a chipboard tag from my stash.  Ribbon from PTI.  Eyelet from stash.

 Tag 2:  Used left over pieces of paper and ribbon to layer over chipboard tag.  Cotton twine and punches from stash.

 Tag 3: Chipboard tag, ribbon and punches from stash.  Versafine Onyz black ink, clear embossing powder.

 Tag 4: Chipboard tag, MS circle cutter and border punch.

 Card 3: Gold thread from sewing machine, Viva decor gold pens.  Size is 3 x 3.

 Card 4: MS circle cutter, Chestnut Roan chalk ink, pop dots. 3.5 x 3.5.

 Card 5: PTI Ribbon and SU paper distressing tool.  Chalk inks on edges.  4.25 x 4.25.

 Card 6:  SU punch, MS circle cutter, embellishments from stash. Various other chalk inks for edging, flower and sentiment. 4 x 4.

Card 7:  Gold thread machine sewn, Chestnut Roan Chalk Ink for background.  Various other chalk inks for edging, flower and sentiment. 3.5 x 3.5.

This is a 5 x 3.5 piece of chipboard that I embossed with white embossing powder, layered a chipboard letter and inked a frame.  I used a couple of large brads and some twine so I could hang it up.

Happy Birthday Britta!

Britta Swiderski is 28 today and is having a giveaway at her blog: brittaswiderski.com.  She is the sweetest person you will ever meet so drop by and wish her well on year 28 and sign up for an awesome giveaway!

01/23/2012 Cosmo Cricket Layout: 6x6 Papers Challenge

Here is the challenge from Cosmo Cricket:

"I challenge you to a layout made from mini deck papers. That's right, one 12" background paper only, all the rest of the papers need to have started no larger than 6". Post your layouts here. I may pick my faves for an upcoming blog post, so leave me a link to your blog in case, I pick yours. Have fun. I hope you'll play!"

I used a 12x12 piece of black SUp cardstock in Basic Black.  The rest of the paper is Circa 1934 6x6.  The painT used is Jenni Bowlin.  The washi tape is from Tim Holtz.

The hearts are all punched out using the Circa 1934 6x6 paper pad.  I used used Rock Candy Stickles ont he red hearts.  I used matte Mod Podge  to adhere all the hearts.  I used a MS edge punch and Jenni Bowlin Cough Syrup paint on the left edge of the layout.

I used a couple of altered Dutch Girl chipboard letters as well as Circa 1934 in the heart punch.  The rest of the letters are from my stash. The photo is matted in the Circa 1934 photo.    I used a Copic fineliner to outline the photo and the hearts.  I used a scrap of the MS border to edge the 12x12 matte.  I used the Jenni Bowlin paint in Cough Syrup and Malted Milk.  I used a homemade spray to mist the black paper- it was an oatmeal paint.

I rolled back the torn piece of black cs and painted it in the Cough Syrup paint.  I then adhered a piece of the Circa 1934 paper and outlined it with the black Copic and inked the edges with the Cough Syrup paint.  The heart is popped up on dimensionals.

Hope you enjoy the layout!

Ali

Throwback Thursday- Episode 179: Cricutless with Sketch

Emma has issued a challenge to create a card based on a sketch not using our Cricuts.   I usually can rely on Emma to force me to pull out some of my older cartridges for her challenges, but I was excited to follow a sketch also.  I do not do too many sketch challenges as I am never sure how far off of the sketch I can go and so I usually get frustrated and never finish!  I was not too stressed about this one as Emma is always so sweet and actually I really liked the sketch.  Hope you enjoy the card and you can go to http://www.creativetimeforme.com to see the sketch and all other submissions!


Recipe:
Paper- K & company for patterned paper, super stack
Stampin Up Basic Grey
Premiere Watercolor paper (for the stamped image)

Stamp- The Greeting Farm, Miss Anya Collection

Embellishments:
Flowers- Sassafrass
Ribbon- Stampin Up Basic Grey
Alphabet- Jelly Bean Soup??? (from stash can't recall name)
Viva Decor Gold Pearl Pen to enhance dots on paper
Stickes- Frosted Lace
Punch:  EK Success

Ink:
Distress Ink, Pumics stone and Mustard Seed

Markers:
Copic and Prismacolor

Adhesive:
ATG 714
Tombo Multi Glue
Thermo Web 3D Foam Squares (love them!!!)

Throwback Thursday- Episode 157

Throwback Thursday Challenge !!! - Episode ~157

Challenge is as follows:

***Use either "Paper Doll Dress Up" OR "Everyday Paper Doll" cartridge for this challenge!

*** Project of your choice MUST include either heat or dry embossing on it!

All righty then, Miss Emma has issued another challenge and it must use one of the Paperdoll carts and some sort of embossing.  I needed a card for one of my son's friends so decided to try the cute little alien in Everday Paperdolls.  I did use my Gypsy also as I wanted a base layer for the green guy.  I am usually a huge sucker for ribbons, buttons, etc but decided to just let it go with this card and see what I could do with paper, paper and more paper.  Thanks Miss Emma!  Enjoy!

Recipe:
Paper- DCWV, various scraps
Stamps- CTMH: Robot Power
Ink- PTI, Ranger Distress Ink, Zip, Gelly Roller
Adhesive-  ATG 700, Zip Dry, SUp Dimensionals
Embellishments-  Liquid Pearls, Stickles
Sizzix- Dottie
Cricut- Everyday Paperdolls
Gypsy

MPS Designer Challenge 2011

Here is the 2011 Challenge Rules for MPS 2011.  The recipe for the box and cards follow the images.  *You will need to have a blog*You cannot already be serving on a DT that has product that is a conflict of interest (most DTs are just fine as long as they do not sell product that is similar to My Pink Stamper Original Cricut Stamps idea)*Your project must be made just for this challenge*Post a pic on your blog with a full recipe along with what the challenge is about*This needs to be a new project that you make just for this challenge*Only one entry per person, please*You must have either a Cricut or Imagine to serve on the team*No experience necessary but you must have a love for the craft!  :)
Challenge:  Make a card, scrapbook page, or other Cricut project with your favorite cartridge using my favorite colors......
PinkGreenBrown(other optional color of your choice) 

Box Recipe:

Box: Sierra Pacific

Paper:  PTI, DCWV

Ribbon: PTI

Stickles

Pen: Gelly Roll, SUp, Sharpie

Rhinestones:  K&Company

Ink: Ranger

Stamps:  Peachy Keen

Cricut, Gypsy and Big Shot

Sweet Chick Card Recipe:

Paper:  PTI, DCWV, Scrap

Ribbon:  PTI

Punch:  Martha Stewart

Ink:  SUp, Sharpie, Gelly Roll, Ranger

Glitter: PSX

Stamps:  Peachy Keen and My Pink Stamper

Cricut and Gypsy

So Cool Card:

Paper:  PTI, DCWV, Scrap

Ribbon:  PTI

Punch:  Martha Stewart

Ink:  SUp, Sharpie, Gelly Roll, Ranger

Crystal Effects

Stamps;  Peachy Keen and My Pink Stamper

Cricut and Gypsy

Throwback Thursday Challenge #8- Birthday Theme

Well- I got a little wrapped up with my Copics & Prismacolor markers this week and ran out of time to use my Cricut/Gypsy as much as usual & had to settle on a lonely little balloon.  I still love it though.  I bought a few stamps from "The Greeting Farm" & have been loving them.  So much fun to use with my pre-tween cards/pages, etc.  Thanks for another fun challenge, Emma!

Recipe:

Cricut/Gypsy:  Stretch Your Imagination

Ink:

Quick Quotes Midnight chalk Ink

Copics & Prismacolor Markers

Stamps:

PTI Mega Mixed Messages

The Greeting Farm- Thursday

Paper:

MME Totally Girl Stack

Black stock

PTI White

Ribbon:

PTI Hibiscus Burst

Crochet Thread from Walmart

Other:

Black Diamond Stickles

Yellow Dazzles

White Gellyroll Pen

ATG 700

Stampin' Up Mini Glue dots, Dimensional & Pop dots

Scotch tape

07/16/2010 Thursday Throwback # 7 Wild Card

Here is this week's challenge from Emma at www.creativetimeforme.com:  "The theme for this week is "Your Favorite Holiday" theme & for this challenge, you would need to make a card!".   The cartridge that we are using is Wild Card.  I was pumped to use it for the first time.  

I love Thanksgiving- I was born in Canada where our Thxgiving is in October- the perfect time for brisk fall walks in the woods.  I added a few maple leaves to the card to represent my Canuck side. (They sparkle with Gold as did the Canadian Men's & Women's Hockey teams in Vancouver last year. Woo hoo!!!)   

Thx Emma- this was fun!!

Recipe:

Cricut Wild Card Cartridge

Gypsy (I welded the leaves to the card shape to give the base some strength.  Then I cut out the leaves from the patterned paper I used.)

Paper:

Stampin' Up Autumn Vine

Scrap White

Ribbon:

Stampin' Up Polytwill Chocolate Chip Ribbon

Rub-on:

Stampin' Up Autumn Harvest

Hardware:

Stampin' Up Aged Copper

Ink:

Ranger Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink

Other:

Stickles Gold

ATG

3M Quick Dry Adhesive

Stampin' Up Pop Dots & Mini Glue Dots

Big Shot Friend Embossing plate

Throwback Thursday Challenge- "Doodlecharms"

This time Emma's challenge was to use Doodlecharms, not one of my favorite cartridges.  I was not sure if I could use other cartridges as a supplement so I just went with it.  I also used Tags, Bags, Boxes & More, Create A Critter & Stamped.  I really loved the end result.  Thanks for always making me work for it, Emma!!!

Recipe:

Cricut

Gypsy

Paper:

Cosmo Cricket Lil' Man

PTI Pure Poppy

brown scraps

Ribbon:

PTI Pure Poppy Swiss Dots

Ink:

Ranger Distress Ink Fired Brick

Embellishments:

Stickles Icicles

Marcella Gems

CTMH Gems

Brown Sharpie

ATG 700

Zig 2-Way glue Pen

MPS Design Team Entry- Aquarium Layout

Here is my entry for the 2nd round of the MPS Design Team.  I am not a blogger so doing these challenges are really kinda cool.  The picture I chose to scrapbook was taken a couple weeks ago on a family vacation in Vancouver.  This photo was taken in the dark & I loved how it turned out.

The shimmery paper from DCWV Citrus Stack was perfect for the water feels I wanted.  I decided to crimp the green paper to give it a more rich look.  I also used pop dots to give it a lift.  The jelly fish from Create A Critter were so cute I just had to incorporate them.  Hope you enjoy it

Recipe:

Gypsy

Cricut Cartridges:  Create A Critter, Once Upon A Princess

Big Shot

Stamps:

Peachy Keen Critter Faces Small & Medium, Princess Faces

Unity Stamps 

Paper:

DCWV Citrus Stack

Stampin' Up Whisper White

PTI Raspberry Fizz

Ink:

Ranger Distress Ink Spun Sugar

PTI Pure Black

PTI Fresh Snow

Journalling:

Dymo Machine

Embellishments:

Stampin' Up Rhinestone Brads

Kaiser Jewelled Flowers

Kaiser Pearls

Tools:

Paper Crimper

Creative Memories Wave Cutter Tool

Big Shot Dots Plate

ATG 714

Mono Liquid Adhesive

Stampin' Up Mini Glue Dots

Stampin' Up Pop Dots

(It is not as complex as the list seems to suggest- honest!!!) ;-)

06/20/10 Throwback Thursday Altered Item Paper Doll Dress Up

OK- here is what I have.  My daughter is a Twilight fanatic!  She loves the female characters in the novels (so I don't have to hear about Jacob or Edward all the time YEAH!!!).  We worked together on this item & I think it turned out alright.  She sure likes it anyway.  For this challenge I had to use the Cricut paper Dolls Dress Up & an altered or 3-D item. Enjoy!

Here is my recipe:

Tools:

Cricut & Gypsy

Big Shot & Plaid Sizzix texture plate

Cricut Black Marker

Cartridges:

Paper Doll Dress Up

Robotz

Paper (All Stampin' Up):

Rockabilly Specialty Paper

Whisper White

Basic Black

Ink:

PTI Pure Black

White Chalk Ink

Stamps:

Peachy Keen Dolly Dumplins

Pens:

SUp Real Red

Zig Metallics

Signo Uniball White

Rub ons:

SUP Chills & Thrills

Adhesive:

ATG 700 & 714

Tombo Multi Liquid Glue

Other:

Darice Sequins

12x12 Clipboard Oriental Trading Co.

Stickles Gunmetal

06/13/2010 Creative Time for Me Throwback Thursday #2

This challenge was to create a card using a "vintage" Cricut cartridge while incorporating the colors of red, blue & brown.  I find those colors pretty ordinary as I have red-haired, blue-eyed children who wear a lot of brown!  I decided to create a card that was simple yet fun.  Enjoy!

Here is the recipe:

Paper:

DCWV Animal Crackers Pack

DCWB Brights Card Stock

Cricut:

Stretch Your Imagination

Card size 5x5

Image Size 2.2"

Stamp Set:

PTI Handwritten Notes

Ink:

PTI Fresh Snow (sentiment)

Distress Ink Stormy Sky (tint ribbon)

Ribbon:

PTI Fresh Snow (tinted)

Other:

Icicle Stickles

Uniball Signo Broad Pen- White

Zig Adhesive Squeeze & Roll

Glue Glider Pro Squares

My Pink Stamper Father's Day Challenge 05/31/2010

Card Recipe:

Card measures 4" 1/4 x 8"

Cricut Cartridge:  Give A Hoot 3.5" inches

Paper:

DCWV- Citrus Stack & Citrus Stack Cardstock

Stamps:

PTI- Mega Mixed Messages

Peachy Keen- Critter Faces

Inks:

PTI- Dark Chocolate

Distress Ink- Crushed Olive & Tea Dye

Embellishments:

Ribbon- SUp Mistletoe

Hemp- Fashion Cord

Tools:

Corner Chomper- Angle

Punch- SUp Word Window

Marker- Brown Sharpie

Gel Pen- White Uni-Gel

MPS Challenge (Pink, Green, Black)

Here is what I entered.  It was really sorta fun!!!

Trying something new today.

I have been a follower of a really fun blog called "My Pink Stamper".  As I spend almost all of my extra time & money on my crafts, I figured i would try & create something for a challenge she is running.  The kicker is I have to blog it and then link to my blog.  Keeps your eyes open, I hope to have something posted by tomorrow.  Theme is pink, green, & black using your Cricut as a tool.  

Also, I may blog about the books I am reading- as my mother says it is interesting & I should write about it.  I always listen to my mother so I may try that this week when the kids are at school.  I read a lot of smut so it is better to have the under 18 crowd out of the house when I am blogging about that.

Vampires, Lions and Wolves...oh my!!

This is my favorite reading subject right now.  My absolute favorites are:

J.R. Ward- Black Dagger Brotherhood ( Love you, Z!)

Shelly Laurenston- The Mane Event

G.A. Aiken- Dragon Series

Lauren Dane

Christine Feehan- Drake Sisters (Supernatural, not animal)

Check them out- they are all edgy and have super dialogue.  

One of my favorite cards!  I make it often.

This is Buddy lounging in his room.  Too cute for words!!!