More Creativity Abounds Today

 The 2 pictures above are from a fat page using an image from 

I tried to use some of that stretchy webbing to give it a bit of spookiness.    It's hard to pick it up from the picture.  



The top two pictures on the post below is another challenge card I made using the template  for the coffin shaped card from
myscrapchick.com 
Those 2 pictures were supposed to be at the end of that post.  Somehow it showed up at the top.  Who knows how I did it.  I sometimes amaze myself when it comes to posting .
Now for some more to share.

This card was again highlighting the color pink during October.  It was simply called  "black & white" challenge.  This was part of a challenge for the Stamping Boutique's DT to make examples of.  The image I used , of course, was another of 
thestampingboutique.com 
That little gal not only has style, but she definitely has attitude , as well.  You just want to say, You Go Girlfriend.

I switched background colors, and I'm a bit more pleased with how this picture turned out.  One of these days, I'm going to have this picture taking down to a science. 
Thanks for stopping by.  Would appreciate your comments.

I'm Back !!! "Catching Up Time "

It's so good to be blogging again.  Had some health issues lately and was unable to get onto my blog and chat and share some pictures.  This is what I'll call my "catching up" blog today.  It will have a little of this, and a  little of that.  Energy is coming back in littles, but it is coming back.  Yea!!!  So on with some pictures.  

 The mug shaped card with my friend, Tom, on the front sharing his wish for baking a ham this Thanksgiving was made for Challenge #54 theme being Food.   This was for the weekly challenge on the Crafters Cafe Challenge Blog .  The image I used was one of Karen's Doodles , karensdoodles.com. 
 She has such great images to work with.  Check out her site, you're going to love her work.

 These boxes were created during our Chat over at the Stamping Boutique DT.  The box is called the 
2-5-7-10 box.  Such an easy project to do.

I used images from two  different designers.  The little witch whose busy sweeping away the cobwebs getting ready for Halloween Fun is one of  Tracey's from  thestampingboutique.com 
I use her stamps quite often.  The Scarecrow looking so handsome in the moonlight is another of  Tracey's images.  

The sweet little gal looking oh so cute for trick or treating is one of  MazyArts Images.  She has some terrific images  to work with.  This little gal is one of my favorites.

This group of pictures shows one of my other 2-5-7-10 boxes and a card I made  to swap with another  DT pal.  The card was made using the  Wild Card Cricut Cartridge.  My go to cartridge for many projects.  Of course, this box had some Halloween goodies in it.

I have several more projects to share with you, but my computer is not  cooperating very well today, so I'm going to start another post.   Wish me luck.

Challenge # 54 Pink Ribbons

My contribution this week for Challenge # 54 for  The Stamping Boutique  Pink Ribbon Challenge #54 was a card using Rose with a Ribbon  from The Stamping Boutique Shop
There are so many wonderful and creative images .  If you want to check them out, the shop is here
This month being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are highlighting the color pink.

The paper and ribbon used were from Recollections
The image from The Stamping Boutique
The diecuts are from MyScrapChick
I had the glitter, stickles.  
The ink is Memosa pink.

I hope I can inspire you to join in this Challenge.  

There were 73 entries in last weeks Challenge.  I would love to see what creative entries you come up with.   If my card doesn't inspire you, then you need to check out what the Design Team  for The Stamping Boutique has come up with.  You can see  them here .  Have fun!  

Challenge #52 Crafters Cafe Challenge Blog

The theme for the Challenge #52 for CCCB this week is Embossing, wet or dry.  My sample for the challenge is a little gal named McKayla by http://mazyart.com

 The bottom layer of the card is dry embossed .  I accented the top layer with some dark brown twine.  The image was colored digitally and detailed by hand to finish.  The buttons just added another finishing touch for this sweet little McKayla's card.  She's all dressed in her Halloween best.  I edged the image with dark brown ink.

Now this challenge will run from Tuesday ,9/25 - Monday, 10/1. Hope you give it a try.
 

Etsy Store

Friends, I have a question about Etsy.  I am seriously thinking about opening an Etsy Store.  I'd love some feedback from those of you who have taken the plunge.  Now I don't create my own images, I use other artists for my cards.  Does this make a difference?  Pros and Cons.  I would really love your input.  I want to look before I leap.
Have a great day!
Hugs,
Jacqy

One More Day before New Challenge

Challenge # 52 at The Stamping Boutique begins tomorrow, 9/25 and runs through Tuesday, 10/2.
Check back here tomorrow to see what in store for you.  

After posting your picture of your project at TSB's  site, let me see what you've done.  Post  it here.  When the challenge is over, someone will get some great blog candy for posting her project here as well.  But do post at TSB.  You'll have  an opportunity to win some of her fantastic images.  You've seen some of them here in my projects.  That web site is thestampingboutiquechallengeblog.blogspot.com  

No pictures today, but more to come tomorrow.
Remember, check out the Challenge Blog.  You won't be disappointed.
Hugs,
Jacqy

Lost my post pictures

I am not sure what happened to all my pictures I added to my last post, so I'll try again.    Here are some of my latest cards from the past few weeks.

 These are some of the 2 5 7 9 boxes we made for our Chat Party at The Crafter's Cafe this weekend.  All the images are from thestampingboutique.com
All of us on the Chat are going to exchange our boxes with one another .  

 These two pictures are from an earlier challenge.  I thought the template for the box was the one we were using for our chat .  So I just took these pictures to share, when I realized it was the wrong box.  So if this little pink box looks familiar, it's because I already posted this for a challenge in February. Oops!

 This little cutie is Katie, and she's ready for 1st grade.  The image is from  robyn'sfetish.com
The challenge was to use this image to create a back to school themed project.  I made an easel card with Ms. Katie.  Just to do something a little different rather than a regular card shape.

Now here is another card using The Stamping Boutique's image, Kyle on her Books.  This was our theme for the Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog the Design Team made samples for.    We have another Challenge Coming up starting Tuesday, September 25th.  I'll let you know what it is Tuesday morning, so be sure to check in with me.  

And if you do participate in this week's challenge, be sure to post it on the CCCB (Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog)  It's so much easier to use letters, isn't it. LOL
 Also, if you post your adorable creation here so I can see it, I just might have some special "blog candy" waiting for that lucky person.  You'll have from 9/25 (Tuesday) - 10/1 (Monday) for the upcoming challenge.  So check in Tuesday to find out what it is. 

Now this card was not done for a challenge.  DH's Aunt Inge celebrated her 85th birthday 2 weeks ago.  I decided to make her card up in German.  I was able to find a font that would print the words I typed in English into German.  So the front says, Happy Birthday, Inge.  She was so touched.  I am so glad I took the extra time to do this.  She is a very special lady.  

This was our challenge at CCCB for the week of 9/11.  Theme was "never forget".  The image is another of The Stamping Boutique's.  This is Audrey.  I actually colored her digitally and then embellished and highlighted  the card after it was printed.

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This is some of the samples from my ATC Swap in August at TCC.  The theme for this month's ATC Swap is  Java .  (it's all about coffee)

Well, I've got you all caught up now. Hopefully these will post. 



 

Labor Day Challenge Card

I have the cutest little guy , AJ, who just happens to be a construction worker.  I could resist making a card for our Labor Day Challenge.

thestampingboutique.com   Well, here he is.  Little AJ, who just happens to be an electrician.  (little partial to electricians, hubby & son ).  I tried something this time I've never  attempted yet.  I colored the image  digitally.  I really enjoyed it, but I've got lots more practice before I'm completely satisfied with the colors, etc.  But I am pleased with how this  card turned out.

Let me know how you like it.  

Catching Up With Creations

I've got some catching up to do.  This past week has been a busy , busy one.   And when you're just not up to par, it can be a wee bit  of a challenge to post everything on time to share with all my friends.

My first picture is one for a weekly challenge at The Stamping Boutique.  The theme was "Banners" .  The image I used was "Smoochie With Banners".  thestampingboutique.com    I love this series with Smooching.  There are a variety Tracey at TSB carries of our Smoochy.  

Most of the ribbon I used to surround the picture is from Really Reasonable Ribbons www.reasonableribbon.com 

 

This next card was for the latest Wednesday Challenge at The  Crafters Cafe 
 thestampingboutique.ning.com
The image I used was one designed by Claire Keay jellypark.co.uk.  
The theme  for this Challenge- use primary color-Green
2 embellishments- buttons  
                                    numbers
Our little gal is sitting at her table for 1st day of Kindergarten.  This could also be us as we sit down to create something.  The hair & the look are perfect for how we usually feel at that time.

 This next picture is one from yesterday's Friday Altered Challenge at The Stamping Boutique.  The item being altered is a candy roll(your choosing) altered to look like a pencil.  (another back to school themed project)This was such a fun and easy project to do.  

 Now I'm all caught up and ready to get to work on some upcoming challenges.  

So, take some time this long weekend and checkout:
thestampingboutique.com 
www.reasonableribbon.com 
jellypark.co.uk 
 

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Wednesdays 'Challenge

I also had a challenge Wednesday.   The theme for my challenges for the month of  August is "back to school".

I am taking a primary color each week and adding 2 embellishments to use to make their card.  

This week's primary color is:  green
                    embellishments:   buttons and numbers

Here is my sample. The image I used was one created by Jellypark Designs.  Her badge is on the side bar of my blog.  You've just got to check her out.You'll love her work.  Her images are so easy to work with.  Of course, this little gal is sitting at her table just wondering what to do with all those fun things  to use.  She's also practicing her numbers.  Pretty good job.

Another altered challenge

Friday, 8/24/12, I posted another challenge with the back to school theme.  This week I showed how to make  a mini book for an Emergency Contact List for the babysitter. 

Now I used  a few sheets of chip board  for my book.  But you  could always use empty cereal boxes, or other types of boxes made of sturdy  paper.  Just cut the the box up into the size book you wish to make.

Mine was 6x6".  I used my stash of paper to cover the page. 
The hardest part about making this book is selecting the paper to use.  

*Be sure to pre-punch your pages before covering  with paper.  This will allow you to use the indentation of the holes to trace over.
 
Here is a sample of what I used to make this.

I also used a variety of ribbon pieces to dress up the rings .

The book I made had:
cover
4 chipboard pages(2 sided)
back cover

To cover your pages:

For the front and back covers:

I cut 2 pieces of paper: 8x8"

Once  one side was covered, I cut the corners at an angle.  This allowed the paper to wrap over the sides of the page to give a more finished look.

This is the size  to cut the inside of the cover.
6x6".  This will fit neatly onto the page without overlap.

So here is what to do with the rest of the pages.

outside covers-  8x8"
inside covers- 6x6"

page 1 & all odd # pages :  cut to 8x8"

page 2 & all even # pages:  cut to 6x6"

Once your pages are covered, be sure to trace over the  pre-punched holes where you'll put the rings thru.

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If you look closely you'll see the traced holes.

Then decide what type of info. you wish to put into your book.  Mine are simply suggestions. The  next group of pictures will show each page or pages to give you an  idea how I set up my book.

This is a perfect project you could do with your child.  Get their input .  You'd be surprised what they'll suggest to add to it.

Let me know how you like this project. Leave me some love.   

 

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