#5 of 12 of 2012 ...

 

Happy Monday, stampers ... hope your Father's Day weekend was long and wonderful!

Today's tag was created for Tim Holtz's "12 Tags of 2012," June edition.  For Tim's stepped-out tutorial ... or a look at his gorgeous tag, clicky HERE.

This tag qualifies for a number of fabulous challenges ... for a complete list, please see the bottom of this post.  And for the down-low on all of the product I used to create this tag, please check out the Tag Recipe, below.

Sooooo, this weekend Sheila's family ... including Reid-the-Wild-Child ... came over for dinner.  As we sat down to eat, Sheila reminded the Wild Child to say a prayer before eating.

"I don't have to!"

"Of course you do do," Sheila insisted.  "We always say a prayer before eating at our house."

"That's at our house," Reid explained, "but this is Deb's house and she knows how to cook!"

Thanks so much for spending part of your very busy day with me!

Today's Challenges:

• Addicted to Stamps:  One or More Pins [Trinket Pin] 
• Fashionable Stamping:  Nature
• Gingerloft Challenge:  Vintage
• Hot Shot Craft:  Distress Inks
• Let's Ink it Up:  Favorite Embellishments [Tim Holtz Metal]
• Paper Crafting Journey:  Color It Up [Hand-Colored Photo]
• Simon Says Stamp and Show:  Show a Little Brown
• Speedy Fox and Friends:  Vintage
• Sugar Creek Hollow:  More is Better
• The Cheerful Stamp Pad:  In the Garden
• The Ribbon Girl:  Pink, Purple, Green

Tag Recipe:

• Tag:  #8 Manila Tag by Ranger
• Designer Paper:  'Crowded Attic' Stash by Tim Holtz
• Photo:  Circa 1928, Personal Collection
• Stamps:  Sentiment from 'Stuff to Say' Stamp Set by Tim Holtz; Background Images from 'Papillon' Stamp Set by Tim Holtz
• Ink:  Dried Marigold, Gathered Twigs, Vintage Photo, and Worn Lipstick Distress Inks by Tim Holtz
• Stains: Dusty Concord, Picket Fence, Victorian Velvet, and Worn Lipstick Distress Stains by Tim Holtz
• Other Color Medium:  Adirondack 'Silver' and 'Snow Cap' Paint Dabber by Ranger
• Accessories:  Film Strip Ribbon, Foliage, Hinge Clip, Jump Ring, Lavish Trimmings, Long Fasteners, Mini Numeral, Muse Token, Tissue Tape, Trinket Pin, and Word Band all by Tim Holtz; Deco Brad Washer
• Tools:  Ink Blending Tool, Non-Stick Craft Sheet, Tiny Attacher, Pen Nibs and Pen Nib Holder by Tim Holtz; Heat Gun

Tim's 'Tissue Wrap Collage' Technique ...

 

Happy Stump Day, hampers ... hope you're enjoying a fabulous week!  

Today's altered tag was created for Studio L3's Compendium of Curiosities Challenge number 6, using Tim's 'Tissue Wrap Collage' technique found on Page 38 of The Compendium of Curiosities, Volume 2.  This week's challenge is sponsored by The Funkie Junkie Boutique ... which just happens to be one of my favorite places to shop!  There's still time to play along ... and there's a $25 Gift Certificate to The Funkie Junkie Boutique up for grabs!  

This tag qualifies for a number of fabulous challenges ... for a complete list, please see the bottom of this post.  And for the down-low on all the product I used to create this tag, check out the Tag Recipe, below.

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me!

Today's Challenges:

• Anything Goes Challenge: Color: Black + One Other
• Crazy Amigo Challenge: Birds
• Creative Craft Challenge: Distressing
• Just Some Lines: Birds
• LEJ Designs: Anything But a Card
• Ladybug Crafts Ink: Things With Wings
• Oldie But A Goodie: Things With Wings [Old Clock Faces]
• Party Time Tuesdays: Vintage / Shabby Chic
• Shopping Our Stash: Bingo [Row 'G'] 
• Top Tip: Dig Out the Old [Clock Faces: 2 Yrs/Twill Ribbon: 5 Yrs]
• Use it Tuesday: Two [Twill Ribbon / Clock Faces]

Tag Recipe:

• Card Stock:  Black Card Stock by PTI
• Tag:  #8 Manila Tag by Ranger
• Stamps:  Lost and Found Stamp Set by Tim Holtz; Urban Grunge Stamp Set by Tim Holtz
• Ink:  Jet Black Archival Ink by Ranger; Gathered Twigs and Walnut Stain Distress Inks by Tim Holtz 
• Other Color Medium:  Pitch Black and Stream Adirondack Paint Dabbers by Ranger
• Accessories:  Grungeboard and Tissue Wrap by Tim Holtz; Vintage Bingo Card; Twill Ribbon; Walnut Ink-Stained Cotton String; Clock Faces by Teresa Collins;  Rub-On's by Making Memories; Chit Chat Stickers by Tim Holtz; Ransom Alpha Parts by Tim Holtz; Long Fastener, Brad Washer, Game Spinner, and Adornments Charm by Tim Holtz; Glue 'n Seal Adhesive by Ranger
• Tools:  Die-Cut Machine by Sizzix; Mover and Shaper Base Tray, Mini-Bird and Cage Die by Tim Holtz for Sizzix

#4 of 12 of 2012 ...

 

Happy Friday, crafty-stampers!

Today's tag was created for Tim Holtz's "12 Tags of 2012," May edition.  For Tim's stepped-out tutorial ... or a look at his amazing creation, clicky HERE.

I did things a bit differently this time around, the main difference being that I decided against the UTEE'd flowers.  They came out nice enough ... but I decided I preferred a more vibrant flower versus the gauzy, filmy embossed look.  I'll use those UTEE'd flowers and leaves in another project, she said, as she added 'em to her "use-later pile."

This tag also qualifies for a number of fabulous challenges ... for a complete list, please see the bottom of this post.  And for the down-low on all of the product I used creating this tag, check out the Tag Recipe, below.

Soooo, I was hangin' out at Sheila's yesterday when she got a frantic phone call from her crazy fun sister, Jill.

"Are you insane?!?  Do not 'try it out' or 'break it down!'  Take it to the Sheriff's Office ... immediately!" Sheila demanded before hanging up.

"What's goin' on?" I asked.

"Jill found an old shotgun up in her attic ... she says she thinks it's loaded."

"Oh, well, then you did the right thing to tell her to take it to the Sheriff's Office."  

Twenty minutes later, Sheila gasped, then got a strange look on her face.  Within seconds, she was on her feet, grabbing for her car keys.

"Let's go, Deb, quick!  I forgot to tell her to call first!"

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me ... have a very crafty weekend!

Today's Challenges:

• Alota Rubber Stamps:  Tic-Tac-Toe [Ribbon/Flowers/Gems]
• Crafty Ribbons:  Flowers 
• Delightful Challenges:  Add Ribbon
• Desert Islands Crafters:  #5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10
• My Mojo Monthly:  Floral Frenzy
• Our Craft Lounge:  Photo Inspiration [Colors]
• Paper Play:  Destruction [Grunge] 
• Rainbow Lady's Challenge:  Let's Get Inky
• Recycle, Re-Purpose & Re-Invent:  Old Thread Spool
• Shelly's Terrifically Thrilling Thursday:  Anything Goes
• Sugar Creek Hollow:  Tags
• Sundays With Chrissy:  Things With Wings
• The Cheerful Stamp Pad:  Tags
• Unique Crafters Challenge:  Ribbon
• Waste Not Wednesday:  Stash: Fabric Flowers, Leaves

Tag Recipe:

• #8 Manila Tag:  Ranger
•  Vintage [1977] Simplicity Dress-Makers Pattern:  Personal Collection
• Stamps:  'Seamless Experience' Stamp Set by Tim Holtz; Wings, Unknown
• Ink:  Pacific Point Dye Ink by Stampin' Up; Gathered Twigs and Walnut Stain Distress Inks by Tim Holtz
• Distress Stain:  Broken China Distress Stain by Tim Holtz
• Accessories:  Gold Rhinestones by Mark Richards;  Seam Binding by Hug Snug; Fabric Flowers and Leaves; Vintage Thread Spool; Cash Key, Hanger Clip, Jump Ring, and Tissue Tape by Tim Holtz
• Tools:  1 3/8" Circle Punch by Marvy; Glue 'n' Seal Adhesive by Ranger; Non-Stick Craft Sheet and Ink Blending Tools by Tim Holtz 

#3 of 12 of 2012 ...

Happy Thursday, stampers!  Hope you're having a wonderful week!

Today's tag was created for Tim Holtz's "12 Tags of 2012," April edition.  For Tim's stepped-out tutorial, or to see his amazing tag, clicky HERE.

This tag also qualifies for a number of fabulous challenges.  Please refer to the bottom of this post for the complete list. And for the down-low on all of the exciting product I used to create this tag, check out the Tag Ingredients, below.

Unfortunately, real life has gotten in the way of my crafty plans this month but I couldn't let April slip away without participating in Tim's "12 Tags of 2012 Challenge."  Imagine my dismay surprise when I discovered Blogger has completely redesigned the post options ... what fun.  I'm x-ing my fingers that this post launches ... and looks ... the way I'd like because what I'm seeing in the preview window is definitely not what I like or want!

Thanks so much for taking the time to visit me today ... you rock!

~Hugs,

Today's Challenges:

• City Crafter:  Rough Around the Edges (Frayed Burlap String) 
• Crafting for all Seasons:  Anything But a Card
• Crafts and Me:  Embossing
• Deep Ocean Challenge:  Dies (Bird Branch Die)
• Fab 'n' Funky:  No DP
• Order of the Opus Gluei:  Flourish (Embossed Flourish Frame)
• Simon Says Stamp Challenge:  Anything Goes
• The Stamp Man Challenge:  Distressed Style
• The Three Muses:  Words
• Truly Scrumptious:  Distressing and Die Cut

Tag Ingredients:

• #8 Manila Tag: Ranger Industries
• Other Paper:  Grungeboard by Tim Holtz
• Stamp:  Music Sheet Background Stamp by River City Rubber
• Ink:  Jet Black Archival Ink by Ranger Industries; Broken China, Gathered Twigs, Mustard Seed, Peeled Paint, Stormy Sky, Tumbled Glass, Vintage Photo, and Wild Honey Distress Inks by Tim Holtz
• Accessories:  Frayed Burlap Strings; Seam Binding Tape by Hug Snug;  Metal Key, Metal Crown, and Metal Word Band by Tim Holtz; Peeled Paint and Vintage Photo Distress Embossing Powder by Tim Holtz; Fancy and Floral Frames Texture Fade by Tim Holtz; Screw-head Brad by Tim Holtz
• Tools:  Die-Cut Machine; Bird Branch Die by Tim Holtz; Heat Tool; Foam Mounting Tape; Ink Blending Tools by Tim Holtz; Distressing Tool by Tim Holtz; Mini Mister by Tim Holtz

#2 of 12 of '12 ...

Happy Monday, crafty stampers ... hope your weekend was long and wonderful!

Today's altered tag was created for Tim's "12 Tags of 2012, March," for entry in the Order of the Opus Gluei's "Celebrating Trees and Nature" challenge following the Bingo pattern at Fashionable Stamping.

For more info on Tim's March, 2012, tag challenge ... or to check out Tim's tag and step-by-step tutorial, clicky HERE ... the other challenge info can be found below.

In addition to these challenges, this tag also qualifies for a number of fabulous challenges ... please refer to the bottom of this post for the complete list. And for the down-low on all of the exciting product I used to create this tag, check out the Tag Ingredients, below.

Soooooooo, this weekend Sheila and I planned a shopping expedition to the Mall. When Sheila's DH caught wind of our plans, he invited himself along.

"You two just go on ahead," Ken said. "I'm gonna browse in the hardware store."

An hour or so later, we returned and saw him at the checkout counter. The clerk was ringing up the last of a pile of tools and supplies that would fill two wheelbarrows.

"OMG, are you buying all this stuff?" Sheila asked incredulously.

"Well, yes," he said, embarrassed. Then waving his arm toward the interior of the store he added, "But look at all the stuff I'm leaving behind!"

Uh oh, there's one that'll come back to haunt him ...

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me!

~Hugs,


Today's Challenges:

• 7 Kids College Fund Challenge: Not a Card
• Fashionable Stamping: Bingo (Metal/Distressing/Vintage)
• Frosted Designs: Use Kraft Paper (Tag)
• Guylou's Inimitability: Things with Wings
• Hot Shot Craft: Ribbon
• Inspire Me Fridays #49: Anything Goes
• Lisa Somerville's Blogger Challenge: 3-D
• Order of the Opus Gluei: Trees and Nature
• Pattie's Creations: Tags
• Prairie Fairy Fridays: Distress It
• Secret Crafter Saturday: No Image, Just Words
• Sentimental Sundays: Recycle (Stamped on Packaging)
  
• Sunday Stamper: Misty ("Diet Cola" Memories Mist on Tag)
• Tim Holtz's 12 Tags of 2012: March
  
• Totally Papercrafts: Favorites (Seam Binding/Metal/Die-Cuts)
  

Tag Ingredients:

• Card Stock: "Pure Black" and "Kraft" Card Stock by PTI
• Designer Paper: Snippets from "Lost & Found" Collection by Tim Holtz
  
• Other Paper: Grungeboard by Tim Holtz
• Stamps: Sentiment from "Lost & Found" Stamp Set by Tim Holtz
• Ink: "Black Soot," "Gathered Twigs," and "Walnut Stain" Distress Inks by Tim Holtz
• Other Color Medium: "Brushed Corduroy" and "Wild Honey" Distress Stains by Tim Holtz; "Diet Cola" Memories Mist by Stewart Superior
• Accessories: Seam Binding by Hug Snug; Metal Foliage by Tim Holtz; Memo Pin by Tim Holtz; Trinket Pin by Tim Holtz; Long Fastener by Tim Holtz; Journaling and Adage Tickets by Tim Holtz; "Gilded Lily" Embossing Powder by Powder Key
  
• Tools: Die-Cut Machine by Sizzix; Butterfly Die by PTI; "Wood Grain" Texture Fade by Tim Holtz; "Vintage Lace" Die by Tim Holtz; Tag and Bookplates Die by Tim Holtz; Tonic Scissors, Craft Sheet, Sanding Block, and Blending Tool by Tim Holtz; Wonder Tape by Ranger; Mini Glue Dots; Foam Dimensionals; Glossy Accents by Tim Holtz
• Finished Size: 3 1/8" x 6 1/4"
  

"Going Green" Paper Bag Card ...

Happy Friday, stamping paper-crafters!

Today's altered paper bag card was created for the Inspiration Journal's current challenge, "Go Green." Not surprisingly, this month's challenge is a color challenge. For all of the challenging deets ... and to see all of the amazing "green" entries, clicky HERE.

A number of other fabulous challenges were the inspiration for this altered paper bag card ... for the complete list, please refer to the bottom of the post.

Lots of vintage ephemera and fun details went into this project such as a vintage milk bottle cap, vintage Bingo card images, vintage anagram letter tiles, and three metal Milagros charms.

Here's a look-see at the interior of the card:



And the covers:


If you'd like to give this paper bag card a home, it is available for purchase for $12.99 ... with free shipping to any U.S. address. Simply post a comment letting me know you're interested.

Sooooo, last night I stopped by Sheila's and came upon the happy couple revisiting an old argument:

"Honey," Sheila's DH was saying, "why do you keep bringing that up? I thought your policy was forgive and forget.'"

"It is," Sheila said. "I just don't want you to forget that I've forgiven and forgotten."

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me ... hope you have a very crafty weekend!

~Hugs,


Today's Challenges:

• Alphabet Challenge: 'C' for Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
• C.R.A.F.T.: Song Inspiration: 'Wearing of the Green'
• Clearly I Stamp: Anything Goes
• Delightful Challenges: St. Patrick's Day
• Diva's by Design: Favorites (Vintage/Distressing/Charms)
  
• Digistamps 4 Joy: Green
  
• Do You Stack Up: Go Green
  
• Everybody Art: Paper Bag
• Hiding In My Craft Room: Color Challenge
• Hybrid Chick Card Caravan: Lucky Green
  
• Inky Impressions: Luck of the Irish
• My Grafico Challenge: St. Patrick's Day
  
• Paper Issues: Go Green or Go Home
  
• Paper Play: Recycle (Paper Bags)
  
• Paper Pretties: Going Green
• Papercraft Star: Lucky St. Patrick's Day
  
• Pixie Dust Challenge: Show Us Your Irish
• Scrap-Creations: St. Paddy's Day
• Scrap-it Girl: Goin' Green/Recycle
  
• Shelly's Images: Green/Gold St. Patrick's Day
• Southern Girls Challenge: Show Us a Secret
• The Queen's Royal Digi-Challenge: Anything Goes/Green
  
• Whimsical Wednesday: Go Green
  

Card Ingredients:

• Paper Bag: Paper Bag by ULine
• Designer Paper: "Ireland" and "St. Patrick's Day" by Paper Love Designs (NLA)
• Card Stock: Vintage Cream by PTI
  
• Other Paper: Vintage Bingo Card, Distressed Shipping Tags, Mini Paper Bag, and Vintage Image from Personal Collection; Vintage Photo Corners; Scalloped Title Card, Unknown; Shamrocks by Recollections; Vintage Playing Card
  
• Stamp: Sentiment by Limited Edition
• Digital Image: Land of Nod Studio
  
• Ink: "Gathered Twigs," "Vintage Photo," and "Walnut Stain" Distress Inks by Tim Holtz; "Chestnut Roan" Fluid Chalk Ink by Clearsnap
• Accessories: Memo Pin by Tim Holtz; Crown by Leisure Arts' Memories in the Making; Metal Milagros Charms; Charm Clip by Tim Holtz; Seam Binding by Martha Stewart; Vintage Anagram Letter Tiles, Personal Collection
  
• Tools: Die-Cut Machine by Sizzix; "Brackets" On the Edge Die by Tim Holtz for Sizzix; Foam Dimensionals; Ink Blending Tool by Tim Holtz; Corner Chomper by WRMK'ers
• Finished Size: 6" x 12"
  

Bird's Nest in a Bottle ...

Hello and happy Stump Day, hampers!

Today's altered project was created for the current Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. This week, the "Bottle It" challenge is to create a project using a bottle ... betcha didn't see that coming, LOL! For all of the challenging deets ... or to see the amazing 'bottled' projects already posted ... clicky HERE.

This altered art project qualifies for several fabulous blog challenges ... a complete list is available below. And for the short-list of product I used to create this bird's-nest-in-a-bottle, please check out the Ingredients at the bottom of this post.

Soooooooo, yesterday I stopped by Sheila's for a quick second. When I parked my car, I heard voices coming from their garage/workshop and headed that way. Turned out, it was Sheila's DH, Ken, and Reid-the-Wild-Child:

"So, there's this girl at school who likes me." I overhead The-Wild-Child say.

"Well, how do you feel about that?" Ken asked.

"Okay I guess but I don't want to get married yet."

"Well, of course you don't!" Ken replied.

"Yup, when I get old enough I want to marry a really nice lady ... a smart lady ... a pretty lady ... a lady who'll be a real good Mommy ... and a lady who will make me laugh and smile everyday!" Reid pronounced.

"Better make up your mind, Son."

Yikes! Good thing Sheila didn't hear that!

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me!

~Hugs,


Today's Challenges:

• Always Crafting Creative Mondays: Anything Goes
• Catered Crop: Ribbon
• Craft Your Passion: Anything Goes
• Deep Ocean Challenge: Spring
• Incy Wincy: Something Old=Bottle/Something New= Stamp
• Gingerloft: Spring
• Gingersnap Creations: Two Colors (Turquoise/Honey Yellow)
  
• One Stitch at a Time: Reuse/Recycle (Apothecary Jar/Bottle)
  
• Paper Creations Ink: Spring is in the Air
• Pollycraft Monday: Spring is Sprung
• Smudgy Antics: Anything Goes
  
• The Kraft Journal: Fun Shapes
• The Pixie Cottage: Anything Goes
  
• Tuesday Throwdown: New Life
  

"Nest" Ingredients:

• Bottle: Vintage Apothecary Jar/Bottle from Thrift Store
• Nest Material: Excelsior
• Paper: Kraft Paper Shipping Tag
• Stamp: Sentiment from 'Ink Stained Room' Collection by Queen Kat Designs
• Ink: Black Soot Distress Ink by Tim Holtz; Walnut Ink Crystals
  
• Other Color Medium: Tumbled Glass, Walnut Stain, and Wild Honey Distress Stains by Tim Holtz
  
• Accessories: Wooden Eggs, Personal Collection; Hand Charm from Charm Stash; Seam Binding by Hug Snug; Vintage Anagram Letter Tiles, Personal Collection
• Finished Size: 7" x 4" x 3"
  

A 'Faux Leather' Vintage Valise ...

TGiF hoarding paper-crafters!

Today's project was created for the Gingersnap Creations Random Redhead Challenge, "Use a Faux Technique." I decided to use the 'Faux Leather' technique to create the look of an old leather valise using Tim Holtz's 'Vintage Valise' die. For all of the challenging deets ... and to see all of the amazing 'faux' techniques posted ... clicky HERE to visit the current Random Redhead challenge at Gingersnap Creations.

I'm also entering this project in the My Mojo Monthly challenge, Vintage Vibes. I love any-and-all-things vintage and this great die by Tim Holtz is no exception. I've been collecting antiques my entire life and my love for this esthetic has spread into my crafting life.

This project qualifies for several other fab challenges ... check out the complete list, below. And for the down-low on the product I used to create this 'faux leather' valise, please see the Ingredients list at the bottom of this post.

Sooooo, yesterday I arrived at Sheila's at the exact moment her DH was rushing out the door:

"What's the hurry, Big Guy ... tryin' to get away from me?" I asked.

"Heck no, Deb, Sheila's in there ... ummm ... singing."

"And that's a problem because ... ?"

"Because I want to make it clear to the neighbors that I'm not beating her."

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me ... have a very crafty weekend!

~Hugs,


Today's Challenges:

• 4 Crafty Chicks: Anything But a Card
• Anything Goes Challenge: Altered (Cereal Box)
  
• Creative Time for Me: No Electronic Cutter
• Desert Islands Crafts: Itinerary (#1, #2, #8, #9, #10)
• Frosted Designs: Numbers (On Luggage Tags)
  
• Inspire Me Fridays #48: Anything Goes
• More Than Favors: Vacation (Luggage)
  
• Paper Crafting Journey: Anything Goes
• Paper Play Challenges: Old (Stamps) New (Valise Die)
• Scrap It Girl: Go Green & Recycle (Recycled Cereal Box)
• Stamp 'n' Doodle: Embossing (Heat Embossing)
  
• The Artistic Stamper: Travel
• Tuesday Throwdown: Paper Tearing (Tore Masking Tape)
  

Valise Ingredients:

• Valise Base and Accessories: Recycled Cereal Box
• Card Stock: "Always Artichoke" and "Tangerine Tango" by Stampin' Up; Blue Card Stock by Georgia Pacific
• Masking Tape
• Stamps: All Stamps from "Ephemera" Stamp Set by 7gypsies
• Ink: "Jet Black" Archival Ink by Ranger; "Gathered Twigs" and "Walnut Stain" Distress Inks by Tim Holtz
• Other Color Medium: "Copper," "Espresso," and "Juniper" Paint Dabbers by Adirondack
• Accessories: Jute Twine, Unknown; Mini Screw-Top Fasteners by Tim Holtz; Clear Embossing Powder by Ranger; Glossy Accents by Tim Holtz; Crafter's Pick by Tim Holtz
  
• Tools: Die Cut Machine by Sizzix; "Vintage Valise" Die by Tim Holtz; Crop-A-Dile by WRMK'ers; Heat Tool
  
• Finished Size: 6" x 4 1/8"
  

'Journey by Air' Paper Bag Card ...

Happy Stump Day, hampers ... hope you're having a great day!

Today's altered art project is a paper bag card created for the current Simon Says Stamp and Show challenge ... to use Tim Holtz Idea-ology product. I've used a number of different Tim-products in this paper bag card ... for a complete list, check out the Card Recipe at the bottom of the post.

Here's a look at the interior of the card:



And finally, a look at the front and back covers of the card:


If you'd like to give this paper bag card a home, it is available for purchase for $12.99 ... free shipping to any U.S. address. Simply post a comment letting me know you're interested.

I've entered this paper bag card in a number of terrific blog challenges ... check out the complete list, below.

Soooooooooo, yesterday Sheila and I teamed up to run some errands. Because Sheila's crazy fun sister Jill is without wheels, we had to pick up a few things for her, too. We stopped by her house to drop off her necessities and found her swearing at her computer.

"I can't sign in to my (*omitted for Jill's protection*) account!" Jill complained.

"Well, it's looking for your password ... just type in your password." Sheila insisted.

"I can't ... it's not working. Will you try?"

"Sure. What's your password?" Sheila asked.

"MickeyMinniePlutoHueyLouieDeweyDonaldGoofyTallahassee."

"Why on earth do you have such a ridiculous password?!?" Sheila asked.

Jill rolled her eyes and said: "Hello! It has to be at least 8 characters long and include at least one capital."

I kid you not ...

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me!

~Hugs,


Today's Challenges:

• 2 Sisters Challenge: Anything Goes
• Allsorts Challenge: Anything Goes
• Craft Room Challenge: Orange, Brown, Cream
• Creative Craft Challenge: Boys Will Be Boys
  
• Crazy 4 Challenges: 2 Layers
  
• DRS Designs: Use a Tag
  
• DYSU: Distressing
• Little Red Wagon: Vintage Item (Bingo Card)
  
• Lollipop Crafts: Tags, Tags, and Tags
  
• Moving Along With the Times: Layers
• Order of the Opus Gluei: That's the Ticket
• Paper Creations Ink: Show Us Your Style (Distressing)
  
• Ribbon Carousel: Anything Goes (Spooled Item)
• Scrappy Frogs: Die-Cuts
  
• Sparkle Creations: Numbers (Bingo Card)
• Stamps & Fun = Creativity: Non-Cute
  
• Sweet Stampin' Challenge: It's a Man Thing
• Try it on Tuesday: Alter it w/Mosaic (Bingo Card)
  

Card Recipe:

• Paper Bag: Hardware Store Paper Bag by ULine
• Card Stock: Vintage Cream and True Black Card Stock by PTI
  
• Designer Paper: 'The World' by K&Company; 'Ledger' by Daisy D's; 'Luggage' by Paper Love Designs
  
• Other Paper: Distressed Shipping Tags
• Stamps: 'Sea Water' Stamp, Unknown; All Other Stamps from "The Journey" Stamp Set by Tim Holtz
• Ink: "Black Soot," "Gathered Twigs," and "Walnut Stain" Distress Ink by Tim Holtz
• Other Color Medium: "Vintage Photo" and "Spun Sugar" Distress Stains by Tim Holtz; Walnut Ink Crystals
  
• Accessories: "Adage Tickets" by Tim Holtz; "Trimmings" by Tim Holtz; "Philosophy Tag" by Tim Holtz; "Memo Pin" by Tim Holtz; Jump Ring by Tim Holtz; Metal Airplane Charm by Standard Issue; Vintage Garment Pin by 7gypsies; Mini-Safety Pins; Vintage Photo Corners; Cotton String; Vintage Anagram Letter Tiles, Personal Collection
• Tools: Die-Cut Machine by Sizzix; Rectangle Die by Spellbinders; "Steampunk" On the Edge Die by Tim Holtz; Distress Tool by Tim Holtz; Glossy Accents by Tim Holtz; Ink Blending Tool and Craft Sheet by Tim Holtz
  
• Finished Size: 6" x 12"
  

It's Wearable ... But Is It Art?

TGiF, crafty stampers!

Today's project was created for Studio L3's Grungy Monday challenge. This week, Linda has challenged us to create 'Wearable Art' using product by Tim Holtz. For all of the challenging deets, clicky HERE ... to check out Tim's blog, products, or his oh-so-inspiring art gallery, clicky THERE.

This piece is very special to me as all of the elements in the Pocket Watch have personal meaning.

I lined the interior with a vintage milk bottle cap, then added a Sprocket Gear, a Game Spinner, a vintage Bingo marker, a vintage key marked "Connecticut," and a w-a-y early Tim-product, Design Originals word/collage art. (Anyone else still hoarding this ancient Tim-product?!?) I used a Swivel Clasp to attach a flattened bottle cap I filled with a vintage telephone image and Glossy Accents, a cool dripping faucet charm, and a vintage key. The whole she-bang was added to Bead Chain and ... finis. So easy, even I could do it!

This project qualifies for a number of fabulous challenges ... for the complete list, refer to the bottom of this post.

Soooooooooo, Sheila's DH has a notoriously bad memory for ... well, everything ... and decided earlier this year to set up an account with our favorite florist so that a loverly bouquet and a heart-felt love note would automatically be delivered for Sheila's birthday, at Christmas, etc. A good plan, no?

Soooooooooo, yesterday was Sheila and her DH's wedding anniversary. Naturally, I stopped over to drop off a card and a l'il somethin'-somethin' for the happy couple and managed to time my arrival to Mr. Sheila's.

As we walked into the house together, he kissed his blushing bride and said offhandedly, "Hey, nice flowers, Honey. Where'd you get 'em?"

Methinks this would have been a good plan if Mr. Sheila had remembered his good plan ...

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me ... have a very crafty weekend!

~Hugs,


Today's Challenges:

• Allsorts: Anything Goes
• Art Impression Stamps: Anything But
• Cooking It Up With Katie: 3 Favs (Metal/Vintage Bits/TH Products)
• Craft Us Crazy: Favorite Embellishments (Tim Holtz Products)
• Crafty Catz: I Spy ... 'B' Things (Bottle Cap/Bingo Marker)
• Frosted Designs: Shape It Up (3 Circles)
  
• Inspire Me Friday's: Anything Goes
  
• Just For Fun: Distress Him
  
• More Than Favors: Circles
• Penny's Challenges: Anything Goes
• Ruby's Rainbow: Vintage
• The Three Muses: Art in the Round
  

Pocket Watch Ingredients:

• Pocket Watch by Tim Holtz
• Paper: "Time" Word Art by Tim Holtz for Design Originals; Vintage Milk Bottle Cap, Personal Collection; Vintage Telephone Image, Personal Collection
  
• Ink: "Gathered Twigs" Distress Ink
• Accessories: Sprocket Gear by Tim Holtz; Game Spinner by Tim Holtz; Swivel Clasp by Tim Holtz; Bead Chain by Tim Holtz; Jump Rings by Tim Holtz; Brads by Tim Holtz; Bottle Cap; 'Dripping Faucet' Charm, Vintage Keys, and Vintage Bingo Marker, Personal Collection
• Tools: Glossy Accents by Ranger Industries
  

Grungy Love ...

Happy Stump Day, hampers ... hope your Valentine's Day was love-ly!

Today's project is an altered Journal created for Studio L3's "Grungy Monday" challenge. This week, we're creating Valentine's Day projects ~ Tim Holtz-style! For all of the challenging deets, clicky HERE . This week's grungy challenge is sponsored by Simon Says Stamp and there's a fabulous shopping spree up for grabs ... need I say more?!? You can check out the Simon Says Stamp store HERE.

For the down-low on all of the heart-pounding product I used, check out the Supply List, below.

Sooooooooo, yesterday Sheila and I teamed up to go shopping run some errands. Our last stop was the pharmacy ... where it was determined that I would go in while Sheila would double park look for a parking space.

"Hey, Ken asked me to pick him up some deodorant. Will you grab some for me?" Sheila asked.

"Sure ... do you want the ball-type?"

"No, underarm."

It's been that kinda week ...

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me!

~Hugs,


Today's Challenges:

• Crafty Boots Challenge: Valentines
  
• Crafty Catz Weekly: Valentines
  
• Glitter Geeks: To The One I Love
• Grungy Monday #36: Valentine's Day ~ Tim Holtz-Style
• Inspiration Journal: Put a Heart On It
• Our Craft Lounge: Vintage Love
  
• Rainbow Lady's Challenge: Have a Heart
• Simon Says Stamp: Tag It
  
• Sugar Creek Hollow: Masculine Valentine
• Sunday Stamper: Love
• That Craft Place: Love is All Around
• The Craft Barn: Art Journal - Filled With Love
• The Crazy Challenge: Valentine's Day
• The Sisterhood of Crafters: Valentine's Project
  

Supply List:

• Designer Paper: 'Seasonal' Paper Stash by Tim Holtz
• Other Paper Products: Kraft Journal, Unknown; Distressed Shipping Tag; Manila File Folder
• Stamp: Sentiment from 'Grunge Cirque' Set by Tim Holtz
• Ink: Jet Black Archival Ink by Ranger; 'Gathered Twigs' Distress Ink by Tim Holtz
• Other Color Medium: 'Aged Mahogany' and 'Spun Sugar' Distress Stains by Tim Holtz; Walnut Ink
• Accessories: 'Keepsake' Trinket Pin, 'Love' Word Key, Metal Corners, Long Fasteners, Jump Ring, and Keyhole all by Tim Holtz; Seam Binding by Hug Snug
• Tools: Die-Cut Machine; Heart Die by Spellbinders

Love You ...

Happy Monday crafty stampers ... hope you had a 'super' weekend!

Today's altered project was created for Artistic Outpost's "Shades of Red" blog challenge, using the "Typography" stamp set. I didn't use a LOT of red, but I think the red really pops against all the neutrals.

Here's a look-see at the interior pages of the card:



I used three vintage language vocabulary cards here, in French and German, tucking them under the gusset flap. An old library card pocket was covered in patterned paper and holds a distressed shipping tag.

Here's a look at the front and back covers:



And finally, the inserts:



If you'd like to give this paper bag card a home, it is available for purchase for $9.99 ... with free shipping to any U.S. address. Simply post a comment letting me know you're interested and I'll contact you.

I'm also entering this paper bag card into Lisa Somerville's "Blogger's Challenge." This weeks challenge is to "Alter It."

For the complete list of product used here, check out the Card Recipe, below.

Soooooo, Sheila might not like that I told you, (ooops!), but she's a terrible nail-biter. Her DH teases her mercilessly about it and, of course, it only causes her more stress ... and more biting.

While we were out shopping this weekend, we came upon a great deal on press-on nails. Sheila scooped up several boxes at a great price.

When we got back to her house, her DH spotted the pile of press-on nails:

"What's all this?" Ken asked.

"Oh, well, this is my latest solution to my nail-biting situation."

"Great idea, Honey ... you can eat 'em straight out of the box!"

Thanks so much for spending part of your very busy day with me!

~Hugs,


Today's Challenges:

• Art With No Boundaries: All You Need is Love
• Artistic Outpost: "Shades of Red"
• Cards for Men: Seeing Red
  
• Come and Get It Challenge: Love is in the Air
  
• Creative Belli: Hearts/Valentine
• Creative Inspirations Paint: Inspired by Love
  
• Drunken Stampers: Something New (Sentiment Stamp)
• Gingerloft Challenge: Love is in the Air
  
• Inspire Me Fridays: Anything Goes
• L'il Red Wagon: Valentine's Day or Love
  
• Lisa Somerville's Bloggers Challenge: Alter It
• One Stitch at a Time: With Love
• Smudgy Antics: Anything Goes
  
• Sunday Stampers: Hearts
  
• The Artistic Stamper: Hearts
  
• Tuesday Throwdown: Use Hearts
  

Card Recipe:

• Card Stock: "True Black" by PTI; "Riding Hood Red" by Stampin' Up
  
• Other Paper: Paper Bag by Uline; Corrugated Cardboard; Watercolor Paper by Fabriano
• Patterned Paper: "Primitive Hearts" by Rusty Pickle; "Dictionary Thoughts" and "Cardboard Box" by Pebbles, Inc.
• Stamps: "Love" Stamp by Tim Holtz for Stamper's Anonymous; Sentiment from 'Typography' Stamp Set by Artistic Outpost; Number Stamps by PSX; "Winged Heart," Unknown
  
• Ink: Black Archival Ink by Ranger; "Gathered Twigs" Distress Ink by Tim Holtz
• Accessories: Memo Pin by Tim Holtz; "Forevermore" Muse Token by Tim Holtz; Charm Clip by Tim Holtz; Journaling Tags and Adage Ticket by Tim Holtz; Seam Binding by Hug Snug; Key Charm, Unknown; Typewriter Word Key by K&Company; Metal-Edge Tag by Stampin' Up; Nostalgiques Sticker by Rebecca Sower; Vintage Library Card Pocket and Vintage Language Vocabulary Cards, Personal Collection
• Tools: Die-Cut Machine by Sizzix; Tag and Bookplate Die by Tim Holtz; Vintage Lace Die by Tim Holtz; Vintage Market Die by Tim Holtz; Circle, Brackets On the Edge Die by Tim Holtz; Rectangle, and Heart Dies by Spellbinders; Heart Punch and Ticket Corner Punch by Stampin' Up; Glossy Accents by Ranger
• Finished Size: 6" x 12" (Opened)
  

We're Cracking Up Over Here ...

Happy Tuesday, Monday Grungers!

Today's card project was created for Studio L3's Grungy Monday challenge, 'We're Cracking Up Over Here.' For this week's challenge, we are using Tim's Crackle Resist technique ... a cracklin' good time!

For all of the challenging deets, visit Studio L3, HERE. And if you'd like to find out more about this uber-cool technique, you can watch Tim's instructional video HERE.

For a complete list of the products I used in this project, check out the Card Recipe, below.

Sooooooooo, this past weekend Sheila and I teamed up to do some hard-core, holy trinity power shopping: AC Moore, JoAnn Fabric, and Michaels.

At Mike's, we split up ... I headed left to the stamping/scrappin' section, she to the right to the ... other stuff. As we divided to conquer, I asked her to check and see if there was any Plaid acrylic paint on sale.

Forty-five minutes later, we reconnoitered in the Clearance aisle:

"Oh, hey, did you happen to notice if the Plaid paints were on sale?" I asked.

"Oh, that, are you kiddin' me?!? I got down on my hands and knees and literally crawled through that section and I didn't see even one bottle of Plaid paint!" Sheila answered.

"Really? There's usually tons of it."

"Don't ask me; I saw every color under the rainbow but no plaid."

Give it a minute ... it'll grow on ya.

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me!

~Hugs,


Today's Challenges:

• Card Makin' Mamas: Something Old (Patterned Paper)
• Craft Your Days Away: Distressing
  
• Crazy for Challenges: Lots of Layers & Embellies
• Do You Stack Up Challenge: Ribbon
  
• Fashionable Stamping Challenge: Make It a Guy Thing
  
• Gingersnap Creations Spicy Supply: Ribbon
• Grungy Monday No. 34: Tim Holtz's Crackle Resist Technique
• Hot Shot Craft Blog: Flowers
  
• Paper Crafting Journey: Floral
  
• Pile It On: Just Because
• Victorine Originals: Anything Goes
  

Card Recipe:

• Card Stock: "Spring Moss" by PTI; "Bermuda Bay" by Stampin' Up; Glossy Card Stock by Ranger
• Designer Paper: "Autumn Meadow" Collection (Retired) by Stampin' Up
  
• Other Paper: #8 Manila Tag; Chipboard; "Terminology" Tissue Wrap by Tim Holtz
• Stamps: Sentiment from "The Journey" Set by Stampers Anonymous; Pen Nib, Unknown
• Ink: Archival Ink by Ranger; "Peeled Paint," "Broken China," "Mustard Seed," and "Gathered Twigs" Distress Inks by Tim Holtz
• Alcohol Ink: "Bottle," "Sailboat Blue," and "Citrus" Alcohol Inks by Ranger
• Other Color Medium: "Peeled Paint" Crackle Paint by Tim Holtz; "Jazz Blue" Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels
  
• Accessories: Swivel Clasp, Fragment Charm, Tassle, Jump Rings, and Long Brads by Tim Holtz; Photo Corners and Paper Fastener Clips by 7gypsies; Seam Binding by Snug Hug
• Tools: Die-Cut Machine; "Iron Fence" Die by Tim Holtz; Glossy Accents by Ranger; Blending Tool and Foam Pads by Tim Holtz
• Finished Size: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
  

Steampunk Paper Bag Card ...

TGIF, crafty stampers!

Today's vintage-stampy project is a Steampunk-style paper bag card! I used a variety of Tim Holtz Ideology products in this project, a vintage Bingo card, heavily distressed shipping tags, a vintage French vocabulary card, a vintage slide mount loaded with crusty goodness, an old rusty key, and last-but-not-least, rubber stamped images. So much fun to create!

Here's a peek at the interior of the card:



And the back cover:


This card is entered in Lisa Somerville's Blogger's Challenge "Texture It" challenge. A distressed Kraft glassine flower, chunky patina, rusty goodness, and dry embossing created lots of texture.

I'm also entering the card in Gingersnap Creations Random Redhead "Favorite Designer Paper" challenge. The paper used throughout here is from Stampin' Up's retired "Autumn Meadows" collection ... in my opinion, one of the best vintage/distressed collections ever sold by Stampin' Up. Yes, I have a second, unopened pack of this collection ... which, by law, shall be hoarded until the end of time.

For a complete list of product used here, please refer to the Card Recipe, below.

Thanks so much for spending part of your busy day with me ... hope you have a very crafty weekend!

~Hugs,




Challenges:

• Crafty Bloggers Network: Distressing
  
• Gingersnap Creations Random Redhead Challenge: Favorite DP
• Inspire Me Fridays: Anything Goes
• Lisa Somerville's Blogger Challenge: Texture It
• Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes
  
• Sunday Stamper: My Eyes Adored You
  
• The Artistic Stamper: Vintage
  
• The Order of the Opus Gluei: Take a Picture (Image in Slide Mount)
• The Stamp Man Challenge: Embellish It
  

Card Recipe:

• Card Stock: "Early Espresso" Card Stock by Stampin' Up; Kraft Card Stock by PTI; Kraft-Core Card Stock by Tim Holtz for Core'dinations; Kraft Glassine Paper by Tim Holtz; Paper Bag by Uline
  
• Designer Paper: "Autumn Meadow" Collection (Retired) by Stampin' Up
• Stamps: 'Journey' Ticket by Limited Edition; 'Curious Possiblility' Set by Tim Holtz; All Other Rubber Stamps are Unknown (Unmounted)
• Ink: "Early Espresso" Dye Ink by Stampin' Up; "Gathered Twigs" Seasonal Distress Ink by Tim Holtz; "Chestnut Roan" Fluid Chalk Ink by Clearsnap; Black Archival Ink by Ranger
• Other Color Medium: Acrylic Paint Dabber by Ranger
• Accessories: Distressed Shipping Tags; Prima Flowers; Vintage Bingo Card, Vintage Slide Mount, Vintage Photo Corners, Vintage Key, and Vintage French Vocabulary Card All From Personal Collection; Memo Pin by Tim Holtz; Antique Copper Brads and Washers by Tim Holtz; Film Ribbon by Tim Holtz; Journaling Tickets by Tim Holtz; Metal Flower by Tim Holtz
  
• Tools: Die-Cut Machine; Steampunk 'On the Edge' Die by Tim Holtz for Sizzix; Iron Fence 'On the Edge' Die by Tim Holtz for Sizzix; Ticket Corner Punch by Stampin' Up
• Finished Size: 12" x 6"