My very first ATC card

I came across an interesting  "Fun With ATC'S Challenge" to make an ATC card using recycled ingredients.  The cards are to measure 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches. (no bigger- no smaller)
Luckily I have the Tim Holtz ATC and Corners die cut so I found some used cardboard box that I cut.  Next I removed the outside layer to reveal the corrugated inside layer of the box.  Then Gesso was applied all over.
I looked in our barn for scraps of bolts, nuts, washers and anything that I thought might work to make a flower.   Presto here's what I found:

The flower outer center is a ribbon spool that I cut.  Next is an O-ring then a small metal filter.  The petals are lock washers, washers, nuts, furniture slider.  The flower stem is a wall plug and the leaves are paper clips. I applied Perfect Pearls spray, Ranger stains, Viva Inka Golds (in various colors).  The butterfly is cut from the same box but the antenna are wire that I took from a wire edged ribbon.

I hope this is recycled enough to qualify for the challenge.  This was fun!

 

Happy Birthday Sister!

Hello to all!   I received my order of the new Magnolia stamps and when I laid my eyes on  "Moulin Rouge Tilda", I knew this one is for my sister.   She plays bass guitar and if she is at a jam and not playing her bass then she will be dancing.  Hey Lu, Happy Birthday to You!!!

The design paper is Pink Paislee, London Market and I just love it all!  Esp. the gramophone.

The flowers  were assorted petals that I had in my scrap box from various die cuts using different kinds of paper.  I applied Gesso on all of them front and back then applied various shades of acrylic paint. I did the same with the various leaves that I had cut in my scraps.  After I made all the flowers I applied Goosebumps Texture spray.   Great way to use up your stuff and match them all!

Of course this card is rather dimensional so I had to construct a box to put it in.

  

Now the set 

 Here's  my recipe:

Die Cuts: Spellbinders Decorative Eight, Cherry Lynn Exotic Butterfly, Tim Holtz Sheet Music, Magnolia Snowflake Doo Hickey

Stamp: Moulin Rouge Tilda from "Once upon a time 13"

Crop-a-Dile  Cloud Corner Chomper

Punches: MS Scroll Lace,  Eyelet lace, Lattice Heart, Loops Heart Corner

I thank each and everyone of you for your visits and I love to read your comments.  Happy Crafting!

 

Challenges Entered:

Lovely Hanglar Only

Magnolia Down Under

 

Update:

I'm now caught up with my Dictionary Alpha Challenge.  This is for the letter "W" with circles.

 

Alpha Challenge Letter "K"

The Craft Barn has a new letter for the Alpha Challenge this week and it's the letter "K".
I know, I know that I missed two of the previous challenges.  Time has allowed me to attempt this challenge and after searching the dictionary for a word... ?????    I had only a few words that jumped out at me.  Most were the obvious.  Then the word  "Kaput" hit me like brick.   Not only has my brain felt this way at times, I also have several stamped images that fit the description.
Gee sometimes my painting and coloring fits the description too!  So why not make my pages------

I think I summed this one up pretty well on my pages.  Kuput means lost, ruined, having lost all tricks, destroyed, defeated, ect.  Hummmm I should of watched out for  that  flock of birds that flew over my  pages as I took this picture outside.  Yea that pretty much wraps up this challenge this week.  LOL!!
 Have a great weekend and Happy Crafting.

The previous challenge was letter "A" so here's what I just came up with or I should say did not come up with.

Just had to do this!  It's the giddy mood I'm in today!

Marianne Creatables LR0243-LR0247

Happy Mother's Day to all of my fellow crafting followers and friends.  I've been absent from blog land for awhile.  Too much other stuff in life going on but I'm hopefully back to my crafting room.  Soo....
Howdy!  Once again I have had the privilege to design for Darlene of DutchPaperCrafts using the Marianne Creatables Dies. What an enjoyable experience working with  these delightful dies.  They cut and emboss beautifully.  Click here to see the video presentation by Darlene for a full detailed view and explanation of each creation that I did. This is going to be another lengthy post so grab your favorite drink.    I think I start with:

Easel Card

 Above I used
Die cuts: Marianne Creatables LR0247 (Ice skates) LR0135 (icicles)
Punch: MS Snowflake edge, Alpine Nordic, Artic Snowflake, Icelandic Snowflake
Stamp: Sold at Diana's as Magnolia Park/pond,  Just Rite Merry Christmas stamp set
DP's: K and Company Tim Coffey Christmas Designer Paper and speckled Bazille CS, Foil Cardstock

Next Birthday Card

here I used:
Die Cuts: Marianne Creatables LR0246 (Snowman), LR0244 (Holly Branches), LR0245 (Fern branches)
Punch: MS Circle Edge Punch using Diamond lace and eyelet doily
Stamps: Magnolia Lovely Balloons, Just Rite just a note set
DP's: DCWV Linen Closet plain colored CS

Die Cuts:Spellbinders Grand Scalloped Circles, LR0244 (Holly Branches) LR0245 (Fern Branches)
Punch: MS Lattice Heart
Stamps: Magnolia Tilda with Love Cake. sentiment Studio G

I colored with Copic and Faber Castell Polychromos pencils, used Liquid Pearls, Glitter
and I computer generated the gift card enclosed

Next Thinking of You

I really didn't want to use these dies for Christmas so............. I used them this way!
Here's what I used on the front of the card:
Dies: LR0243 (Candles), LR0244 (Holly Branches), Spellbinders; Holly Motiffs, Terrific Tabs
Marianne Designables DS0907 (Cut and emboss folder)
Stamps: Studio G and Glitz Vintage clear Blue stamps
Machine sewing, Goosebumps Glimmer Spray, Bias binding used to make homemade ribbon roses and bow
Recollections Bling on a roll and lace is form my stash

This is the inside using:
Stamps: Magnolia Tilda w/heart sox, Tilda w/Ponytail
Die Cuts: Spellbinders labels 10, 28, and Holly Motiffs
Marianne Creatables LR0244 (holly branches). LR0154 (Tag)
Again I colored my images with Copic and Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils

Last I did make a Christmas Card only because I already had this hand embroidered using Metallic Shimmer thread

The candle that came in this collection was perfect for my hand embroidered piece.  I used
Die Cuts: Marianne Creatables LR0243 (Candles) LR0245 (fern leaves)
Embroider Design: Erica Fortgens Merry Christmas  EFO/006
DP's: K and Company Visions of Christmas, Foil CS
Used a We R Memories Scallop Corner Chomper

This card took the least amount of time to create and my sister said it is her favorite.   Thanks Lu!    Here I used:
Die Cuts: Marianne Creatables LR190 (Lantern), LR0243 (Candles)

Tag is from K and Company as well as the Layered Accents
Please view Darlene's video. If you would like to purchase anything that I used just email Darlene and she will get back to you with a price .  Her prices are great as well as her shipping. Oh  and her email is on the blog site under Contact.   Thanks so much for visiting!  

Cherry Lynn Design Doily Die Collection

Hello  to all my friends,  followers and visitors.  Welcome to my blog.   I had the opportunity to work on the Cherry Lynn Designs Doily Collection for DutchPaperCrafts.  I'm so blessed to have the pleasure to create what ever I want with these gorgeous die cuts for Darlene the owner. She will have a video presentation here. Thank you so much!  Warning this might be a lengthy post so you may want to grab your favorite drink.
This is a Criss Cross Card:

Here is a look at the pull out front and back side:

My recipe:
Die Cuts:  Cherry Lynn DL230 Eastern Star Doily w/Angel Wing,  Spellbinders Fancy Postal Edge, Labels 25, Sizzix Fancy labels
Punch: EK Deco Scallop, MS Vintage Floral
DP's: Attic Treasures by Melissa Francis
Stamps: Hanglar, Cloud Nine Design Word Borders, Heartfelt Creations HCPC3504 Bold Vintage Floret Background

Tea Cup:

This is an easel card that I created.  Here's the recipe:
Dies: Cherry Lynn DL229 Chasing Rainbows w/Angel Wing, B117S (mini Fanciful Flourish), B117 Fanciful Flourish,   Memory Box Elegant Scrollwork, Spellbinders Nested Tea cup
There is a pull out tag on the inside.

All of the flowers except the larger rose are homemade by me.  I also used Perfect pearls in three different colors to add to the tea set.   I traced the tea pot from a previous teapot card that I made a long time ago.

Next is a Note Box.

I found this note box in JoAnn's  in the  bargain bin for super cheap.  I've had it for awhile so I decorated it using:
Cherry Lynn DL231 Turkish Lace w/Angel wing.  Flowers, Butterfly, pearls and ribbon are all from my stash. I made the blacked beaded leaves.  Also I made tabs for the ribbon to go through to keep the lid closed.  This was easy peasy!

Last but not least is my Book:

Now this was also a fun project.  I altered a paper mache book box that I also got at JoAnn's.   I painted it black then applied some fabric to the outside covers.  I added some HeartFelt Creations HCDP1 228 Timeless Amour CS.   The Center is a Cherry Lynn DL232 Ankara Lace Doily w/Angel wing. The corners are a  DL231 Turkish Lace Doily that I quartered.    I hand  embroidered the center design then applied a gem from my stash.  I also added seed pearls.  The edges are painted with bronze and gold paints.

These dies cut and emboss beautifully.  Please visit DutchPaperCrafts to view the video and contact Darlene for these dies or anything else that you may need.  She gives you a great price with reasonable shipping.
I hope I have inspired you to created something!
Happy Crafting!

Alpha-Challenge Letter "R"

A new letter for the Alpha Dictionary Challenge.  I chose the word Rosette for the letter "R".

I handmade all of these rosettes either from paper, ribbon or satin cloth.  For this page I first applied Gesso. I then tore pieces of design paper and adhered it with Mod Podge. Next I applied some distress ink to the edges of the torn paper.  The rosettes are fun to make and I added some Perfect Pearls and mini beads.   hope you are inspired to give this challenge a try!

New Blog Candy Winner

I stated in my post for the blog candy that I would draw another name if I did not hear from the first winner by April 4.  Sorry Angela did not get in touch with me so I drew a new name

Looks like Sandy Dehon is the new winner!  Congratulations Sandy!!!!   I'll get that mailed to you tomarrow!

Update::: Angela just got in touch with me this evening and I told her that I will still send her some candy that will make her happy.   So I have two winners!!!!

Congratulations to both ladies!