My Pink Stamper--Challenge #3--Make a card, scrapbook page, or 3-D item with a breast cancer theme

I copied the technique shared on the video using Plantin Schoolbook and my Gypsy to make the pink ribbon. Very Simple, but fun!

My Pink Stamper-Challenge #2--Make a card or scrapbook page using Kraft cardstock.

This card used kraft card with a kraft tag using the resist technique I have posted before. It turned out great though this picture does not show all the detail. I used embossing powder on the kraft tag to create resist effect. I also used versamark for the flourish and used Perfect Pearls in pearl to add some glimmer.

My Pink Stamper--Challenge #1 - Anything Cupcake!!!

I made this card using the Doodlecharms Cricut Cartridge and the Cuttlebug for the icing. Added some stickles for BLING!

National Scrapbook Day 2011

Hello!
I have not been on my blog in a while and do apologize because I had a ton of comments needing to be posted. Anyway.....I hope all of you enjoyed National Scrapbook Day! I started my day with shopping at Archivers (AGAIN...I had a coupon and they had some cool make in takes! LOL!) and then visited a local scrapbook store For Keeps Sakes that was giving away a Tim Holtz Vagabond. Well I didn't win, but they had some cool games like a cake walk but only giving away scrapbook items! Overall, had a great trip!

After I got home I became inspired to try the challenges with one of my favorite blogs, My Pink Stamper. I did not get all of the challenges done, but 7 out of 12 isn't bad, plus the more challenges you complete and post, the more chances you have to win a Cricut Imagine!!!!! So if you are reading this today, the deadline is Monday, May 9, 2011 in the PM, head on over to www.mypinkstamper.com. There are really some great videos for inspiration.

I hope you all had a great day! PS, Happy Mother's Day!

Took a road trip to Archivers.....here is what I did with my Make N Take

Today's Make n Take at Archivers was a technique demonstrating some Tim Holtz  products, using clear embossing powder to create a resist and his new stains on Kraft paper. I absolutely love his work, though sometimes have problems including it into my style. I took a class when he visited St.Louis, MO a couple of years ago and we altered a canvas. Well, I was also lucky enough to recieve the demo canvas he created for the class and he autographed it. Maybe I will take some pictures of it tomorrow for my blog.

 I challenged myself to use this make in take on something, so I decided on this card. Just added the twine. I hope you like!

And of course I had to by some more Tim Holtz to recreate some more.......

A Card for a Friend

I had a lot of time last weekend...too much time, because I watched some videos on you tube for some new inspiring techniques and then I went shopping. I found these really cool PEARL PENS by Viva Decor at Susana's Custom Art and Card Design They keep their shape and make perfect circles and domes. I also watched a technique from Jennifer McGuire on youtube using alcohol inks on glossy paper....WELL this is what I came up with. Turned out very cute.

Here is a closer look at the use of the pearl pens. I used a flourish stamp from Fancy Pants using Versamark ink as a guide and then used a black pearl pen to make the design. The pink glitter is a Stickles used very thick to mimic jewels.

K Andrews LINK UP LOVE Party

K Andrew with Getting Cricky is having a LINK UP LOVE party this weeked. Its a great opportunity to look beyond our blogs and learn something new about each other. Please take a moment to visit the link below and see these creative bloggers.