Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Embellished Wreath

It is time for Rubbernecker Blog Challenge #3.   The challenge is to use embellishments, LOTS of embellishments.  Check out a sample and more information on the Rubbernecker Blog!!
Here is my take:
RBC Embellished Wreath
Materials Used:
Stamps: Wreath with Bow, Pine Sprig set both by Rubbernecker;
Ink: StazOn Jet Black; Tim Holtz Distress Ink Peeled Paint and Shabby Shutters;
Paper: Kraft, Old Olive, Lavender Lace (SU!);
Accessories: Paper Distressing Tool; Cuttlebug embossing folder, Prima flowers; jewels and pearls, glitter pen, trim, Circle and Scallop Circle Nestabilities; Prismacolor Pencils and Baby Oil;
So go forth and EMBELLISH!! I can't wait to see what you come up with!!
 

Treasure Hunt Tuesday and a tag

AAARG, it’s Tuesday and you know what that means – it’s Treasure Hunt Tuesday at Rubbernecker. Make sure you visit the Rubbernecker BLOG to find your clue to the treasure and to check out the weekly $ale products. You’ll also want to visit my fellow Design Team Members to see what they’ve been up to:
Aye, and here is my eye candy for today:
happy thanksgiving tag
Materials:
Stamps: Birch Leaf by KK Originals; Cornucopia and happy thanksgiving;
Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads: Fired Brick, Scattered Straw, Antique  Linen, Tea Dye, Peeled Paint and Walnut Stain;
Paper: Tag; watercolor paper;
Accessories: maple leaf brad;  ribbon and twill tape (THANKS CANDY!!); silk leaf; Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint- Tea Dye; sponge; Mini-Mister filled with water;
Have a Great TUESDAY!!
 

Monday, September 29, 2008

Mojo-Batik for a "New Day"

Today's card is a combination of Julee Tilman's Mojo Monday and the Technique Lover's Challenge on SCS. Today's technique is colorwash batik. It is one of my favorite ways to play with re-inkers. It can be a tad messy--which I don't mind (please note the title of my blog). A benefit of doing this technique is that I could use the extra colorwash mist to dye my *not quite the right color* flower.

TLC188-Mojo55-New Day

If you check out the sketch for Mojo Monday #55, you will notice that a few items are a bit--off. My excuses for this is that my computer is upstairs and my stamping studio is in the basement and my printer cable is still MIA. So show mercy ;)

Materials:

Stamps: Chrysanthemum; Miracles Text; How do I love Thee; (all from Rubbernecker)

Paper: Pumpkin pie and old olive (SU!); Pea Green (Bazzill); DP (MME); Opalescent Ivory;

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Dried Marigold, Worn Lipstick, and Vintage Photo;

Accessories: flocked brad(Paper Studio); mini brads; foam tape, mini misters, clear EP;

Thanks for stopping by!!

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

I love snow-Blogger Challenge #2

I wasn't able to participate in last weeks challenge--but this week was a go. Details are on the Rubbernecker Blog.

This week's challenge is to use Grunge Board and or Chipboard. If you don't have either of these items, don't worry! Maybe you have some coasters or even a cereal box that you can cut up. We're very flexible!

Here is mine:

CC185 I love Snow

Well, it should read "I love snow DAYS". But the this little guy (Maurice) loves snow.Winking I used Grunge board for the letters that were painted with a willow Paint Dabber. Maurice is highlighted with with a white Galaxy marker.

Materials Used:
Stamp: Maurice by KK Originals from Rubbernecker;

Ink: StazOn Jet black, Broken China Tim Holtz Distress Ink;

Paper: Shimmery Vanilla, Bazzill Bling and Bazzill
Basics;

Accessories; Grunge Board Minis; Prismacolor Pencils; Galaxy Marker-Milky Way White; Adirondack Paint Dabber--Willow; Nestabilities--Classic Scallops; foam tape; Cuttlebug Embossing Folder; Sponge;

Well, it is supposed to get up to eighty today--a little high for me. So in my book, a snow card is a GOOD thing!

I can't wait to see what you come up with for this challenge!!

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Arigato for Treasure!

Arigato is Japanese for thank you. I know this because I have my son and he has streeeeetched my horizons and perspectives as few other people in my life have. Because of my son, I have been to Karate lessons, learned various Japanese phrases. Because of my son, I have learned more than I would ever want to know about Japanese culture. Because of my son, I HAD to have this Samurai stamp!!!
Arigato
The Samurai was stamped with Frayed Burlap Tim Holtz Distress Ink. The distress ink stays wet (wetter than most dye inks) enough to heat emboss--so I heat embossed it with clear ink. I then watercolored with various colors of distress ink. I like the aged look of the result--little spaces of white around most of the lines. In my research of Japanese paintings (using Google Images) I saw a distressed look--as well as MANY shades of blue.
Materials:
Stamps: Samurai, Arigato & bamboo background by Rubbernecker;
Ink: Walnut Stain and Frayed Burlap for stamping Tim Holtz Distress Ink--and more for watercoloring;
Paper: watercolor paper, Chocolate Chip (SU!); DP by Basic Grey;
Accessories: Adirondack Paint Dabber-Gold; sponge, brads, foam tape, Coluzzle;
Well, it’s Tuesday and you know what that means – it’s Treasure Hunt Tuesday at Rubbernecker. Make sure you visit the Rubbernecker BLOG to find your clue to the treasure and to check out the weekly sale products. You’ll also want to visit my fellow Design Team Members to see what they’ve been up to:
Arigato for stopping by here today!!