Paper Crafts, Pass It On

I have new items in my mini store!

2012-01-28T08:33:00.000-08:00

Check out the way Tim Holtz uses his Tattered Pinecone die to make great pinecones and even roses, then check out the deal I have on this die in my store: The Mad Shopper

Mega Mini Album For Christmas

2012-01-08T13:06:00.000-08:00

Here is what I am calling a "mega mini album". I made it with a really fun digital scrapbooking kit called “The Big Guy - Kit ” by Connie Prince. It can hold 28+ photos in the combined 4 pocket pages, 4 lift up pages, 4 drop down pages and the 5 envelope pocket tags. Now that it is after Christmas and you have all of those wonderful photos you took, it's the perfect place to scrap them. You can download it for free on Connie's blog, "Designs by Connie Prince". Just scroll to the bottom of the post the link takes you to. While there check out the rest of Connie's blog for savings and more freebies.

The fun part is that you can put it together however you like since all of the pages and embellishments work together. The sad part is that this is my last hybrid project for Connie. It has been a lot of fun, and I am going to miss it, but my health now dictates when I am able to create.

BTW I am sorry for the poor quality of the above photos, but it has rained, sleeted, hailed or snowed for over a week here in Oregon. I was forced to use artificial lighting to take my photos, and it wasn't the best.

As far as most of you in the rest of the United States.......look out, it's now coming your way! There will be more to follow as it is continuing to rain and snow here.

The 6th Annual Original Printables Holiday Countdown

2011-12-01T11:51:00.000-08:00

The Christmas countdown has started. Check it out: http://countdown.tentwostudios.com

Halloween Project #13 - Halloween Shrine

2011-10-31T01:48:00.000-07:00

This medium size Halloween Shrine started with an eco-shrine and copper German scrap, both from Artchix Studios. The images are cutouts from vintage Halloween postcards.

The front background paper is from Graphic 45, and the back background paper is from DCWV. Both were distressed with black soot distress ink.

Halloween Project #12 - Distressed Halloween Card

2011-10-31T01:27:00.000-07:00

The original vintage postcard was very distressed from age, so I decided to distress the whole card. The front and back of the card has a background that was digitally distressed, and the edges were inked with black soot distress ink. I continued the look around the edges of the cut out image with a Tim Holtz paper distresser and coordinating distress ink. The small pumpkins were stickers I distressed with ink to match the large pumpkin. I finished the card with a bold orange piece of retro lace and a black epoxy "Happy Halloween" sticker.

Halloween Project #11 - Halloween Clown Card

2011-10-31T00:58:00.000-07:00

I love making cards with images that are reproductions of vintage postcards, and Halloween is my favorite holiday to do so.

I also love stacking layers, some raised and some flush, on my cards. This one has six layers.
Halloween project #10 can be found on my other blog: The Other Side of Char-

Halloween Project #9

2011-10-26T04:01:00.000-07:00

This small Halloween Shrine was so much fun to make using my own vintage images, copper German scrap and a small eco-shrine (both from Artchix Studios)

back of shrine

Project #8 - Vintage Witch Card

2011-10-26T03:48:00.000-07:00

This image is a reproduction of a vintage Halloween postcard.

Halloween Projects # 5, 6, and 7

2011-10-14T10:36:00.000-07:00

Halloween projects # 5, 6, and 7 are posted on my other blog: The Other Side of Char- .

Halloween Project #4

2011-10-07T02:13:00.000-07:00

Hallween Project #4 can be found on my other blog: The Other Side of Char-.

Halloween Project #3

2011-10-07T01:57:00.000-07:00

Another Halloween scene using more paper from the Eeeek! kit by Kristmess and characters from the move by Jolee. This one is titled, "I Am the Pumpkin King!"

Halloween Project #2

2011-10-07T01:50:00.000-07:00

"A Nightmare Before Christmas" scene was created by using a digital paper, slightly tweaked, from Eeeek! by Kristmess and Jolee's characters from the movie.

Free Hybrid Schoolhouse Mini Album

2011-10-06T05:01:00.000-07:00

Before we get into the Oct 31 rush, here is a hybrid project I made using the "Ready For School" kit by Connie Prince. This was such a fun kit to work with.

You can download this project free on Connie Prince's blog: Designs by Connie Prince

Halloween Project #1

2011-10-03T23:21:00.000-07:00

I always stamp extras when I use a stamp and color them later. I cut them out once they are completed, and these Halloween ones needed a safe home. I hunted around my house and found an old cigar box that needed a lot of repair. I practically rebuilt the box before covering it in Halloween themed goodness. I thought it was fitting to make this my first Halloween Project for 2011.

Travel Journal prototype

2011-10-03T23:02:00.000-07:00

This is the prototype travel journal that I made before figuring out how to make the smaller hybrid one. I used papers from the Transatlantique Collection by Graphic 45.

It is a lot like the Christmas planner I made last year.

I am not sure who originated the design (sorry). I have seen lots of versions on the internet.

Be on the lookout for this year's 13 Halloween Projects!

2011-09-07T10:24:00.000-07:00

This year's 31 Halloween Projects will start soon. They will share posts between this blog and my other blog: The Other Side of Char, and there will be links on both blogs each day.

Hybrid Travel Journal

2011-09-07T10:13:00.000-07:00

Recently I had the pleasure of working with another fun digital kit by Connie Prince.
Here is a link to part 1 of a free Hybrid Travel Journal I made using the Globe Trotters Digital Kit .

Here is the link to part 2 which includes journal tags decoration.

Raven and Scaredy Cat BigZ Dies for Sale

2011-09-02T17:30:00.000-07:00

I just placed (2) Raven and Scaredy Cat BigZ dies for sale in my brand new Zibbert Store:
http://www.zibbet.com/themadshopper
These are brand new, never used, never opened steel dies of the raven and the cat:

Description

Tim Holtz Alterations BigZ "Raven and Scaredy Cat" steel die by Sizzix.
Brand new, never used, never opened! Retails @ $20.00

I am selling them for $12.99 plus shipping. Check it out, and bookmark my store. I will be adding more items soon.

Pearls and Lace

2011-08-16T05:10:00.000-07:00

Here is a tag I made for a challenge on OWSE. It will go on a much bigger piece/collection I am working on about Paris.

Bazzil and other cardstock at best price I could find:

2011-07-29T02:21:00.000-07:00

For my own personal use, I found that these two buys were the cheapest. I have been looking to restock my cardstock and have searched for the lowest price on the web. This is with free shipping when you buy both new from Amazon, so it might be the cheapest price for you too. Just thought I would pass this bargain to my readers:

Simon Says Stamps Challenge

2011-07-19T12:02:00.000-07:00

This week Simon Says ANYTHING GOES. Here is a quick card for when you forget about needing one. I almost forgot someone's birthday tomorrow. She likes simple cards thankfully. I made this for Simon Says challenge this week.

Life's a Beach

2011-07-09T09:52:00.000-07:00

Here is my latest hybrid project using Connie Prince's "Fun In The Sun" kit. It is my version of a Matchbook Mini Album. I had a lot of fun making it and you can too. You can download the complete project for FREE on Designs by Connie Prince.

First blog challenge/giveaway on the Paper Wishes blog

2011-07-06T00:07:00.000-07:00

This tag was made for the first blog challenge/giveaway on the Paper Wishes blog. The following items were used in creating the tag:
stamp is from the Vintage Ladies Stamps set
Taffy and Moonlight Smooch to color the flowers
Pebbles Inc Pearlescent Chalks – Jewel Tones for the green leaves, Shimmers for the pink blend on face
Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Bundled Sage, Crushed Olive and Peeled Paint
ribbon is from the Sheer Ribbon Collection
brads are from the Halloween Finished in a Flash! scrapbook kit
adhesive pearls are by K and Company
Copics: BG18 Teal Blue, V09 Violet, and E74 Cocoa Brown

Dell came through!

2011-06-29T14:16:00.000-07:00

I had a Dell notebook that overheated and burned my leg. I also had insurance on that same Dell notebook. Dell replaced my notebook with a newer/better notebook without any hesitations. Now, I know you are probably saying that Dell should have done this, but don't you just love it when a company steps up and corrects/does what it should do without a fight. Thanks Dell! You are back on my good side again.

Father's Day card

2011-06-18T05:32:00.000-07:00

If you forgot to make your Father's Day card this year, don't worry. Here is a free download for this card made with Connie Prince' digi kit ""Do It Yourself Project" . It is located on her blog and is easy to make. Be sure to leave a Thank-you to her.

Tags for Father's Day Photo Book

2011-06-18T05:17:00.000-07:00

Here are the tag mats, journal blocks and embellishments to go along with Father's Day Photo book like I promised. I am not sure why they were never posted on Connie's blog. (sorry)

Father's Day is coming! Here is a cute project to make for Dad:

2011-06-15T15:22:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of working with one of Connie Prince' new collections called "Dear Dad". Here is a cute hybrid project for Dad that I made that you can pick up for free on her blog: Designs by Connie Prince. While you are there, look around, you might find some more freebies.

Be watching for two more Father's Day items before the end of the week.

Inspiration Emporium's Monthly Challenge - Packaging

2011-05-29T14:29:00.000-07:00

I found a fun challenge over on Inspiration Emporium this month. You were to use packaging that is normally thrown away, and make something with it. This is right up my alley as I save anything interesting that can be recycled. I thought I would take you through the transformation with photos so that you could see how easy it is too recycle your scrapbook packaging.

Here is a photo of some backing/packaging to some items I recently bought.

I used some punches, brads and jewels to transform it into these cute flowers. Then I save them in a container until I need them for a project.

Here is the card I made for this challenge using the flowers I had just made. Pretty cool, right? Now it's your turn to recycle some of your beautiful trash.

Let's Do Lunch

2011-05-24T23:41:00.000-07:00

Love this stamp! Here's a tag I made for a recent challenge.

Blogger is messing with my posts again.

2011-05-24T00:55:00.000-07:00

I added a few labels to some past posts, and half of them stayed in order and the other half reposted to today's date. Sorry for the confusion.

I like the Steam Punk look.

2011-05-24T00:51:00.000-07:00

Here is a 4" x 4" I made for a challenge last month. I really like playing with the steam punk look.

Mother's Day

2011-05-24T00:45:00.000-07:00

In between being sick and having computer problems I managed to make a 3D hybrid card for Mother's Day. It's a gate card made with the adorable Being a Mom digital kit by Connie Prince.

You can download the card for next year here on Connie's blog. It is a great example of what you can do with digi kits.

Two challenges from April

2011-05-24T00:44:00.000-07:00

This was for a challenge to cover a light switch plate.

I made it for my studio, so it had to say Art on it. I uses some tag art from Hot Off the Press.

This tag was created for an Earth Day challenge. I used recycled hardware (found and rusted) along with a Tim Holtz gear.

I first embossed my tag with a gear embossing folder, using my Vagabond. Notice how deep the embossing is. I don't get this results in my Cuttlebug. Then I used three shades of distress ink. I also used distress ink to dye my ribbon. Some of the art work used here is from Graphic 45 and some is from public domain.

Playing around with embossing folders.

2011-05-15T06:43:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of tags I made with the gear embossing folder. I just can't get over the difference in how deep the Vagabond embosses using my Cuttlebug folders.

I am having a lot of fun with Graphic 45's papers too. I used these two tags for a couple of entries into a challenge involving embossing. Three shades of distress ink were used for the background.

My Computer is overheating!!!

2011-05-07T23:43:00.000-07:00

My notebook overheated and burned my leg when I sat it in my lap the other day. Today it overheated and shut itself off right in the middle of National Scrapbooking Day. I am not a happy person right now.

It's Been a While

2011-04-21T09:47:00.000-07:00

Sorry it has been so long since my last post. I have pinched a nerve in my back and can't use my right arm, so I have been down a lot with this. I did manage to work on one project for April, plus I have two projects I never posted from March.

This is a sweet little basket I made using some paper from the Hoppy Easter kit by Connie Prince. You can download this free project from her blog: Designs by Connie Prince.

I also have two project from March that I did not get to post:

This baby word book was made with Connie's The Sweetest Thing digi kit. You can find this free project to download here. Please be sure to comment on her blog if you download anything.

Finnally, here is a door hanger I made using the In a Mood kit. You can find this free project to download here on Connie's blog. That's it for now.

Vertigo X3

2011-03-17T09:12:00.000-07:00

I have been in the bed for three days with vertigo. This is my first day to be able to sit up without falling out of the bed. See if I post that a little earache is nothing again. It decided to prove me wrong.
I have a new digi hybrid piece finished and photographed, but have not been able to sit up at the main computer and download the photos, transfer them to my laptop and then send them to be posted. I also need to work on my 2nd project for March. Being down for a while means lots to do ahead of me with little time left to play in my art journals.

Better

2011-03-09T02:08:00.000-08:00

I woke up today with very little pain.
Looks like I am starting to get better.
I have a bug/flu along with an earache, but hey...that's nothing.
I even worked a little in my art journal.
Hope tomorrow is at least the same.

What have I been up to?

2011-02-26T02:24:00.000-08:00

First I had the virus in my laptop and had to reformat and reload everything. (I am still doing this.) Now this: http://theothersideofchar.blogspot.com/2011/02/sometimes-you-have-bad-luck.html

Valentine Pail made with 'Love Letters'

2011-02-10T08:15:00.000-08:00

I was playing around with a digital kit called ‘Love Letters’ by Connie Prince and made a free download for this Valentine Pail.

The sides lace up and the lid is decorated as well.

I am using mine to store some orphaned Valentines decorations to be used in my scrapbooking or card making. You can download this project and make it yourself on Designs by Connie Prince. It comes with instructions and all of the cutouts. Have fun and Happy Hybriding.

Valentine's Day Freebie

2011-01-26T13:13:00.000-08:00

Here is a “Why I Love You” wallet that I made using Connie Prince’s “Endless Love" kit. You can customize it by changing the tags to say whatever you want them to say. It can be for your significant other, friend or family member.

You can download free instructions and printouts to make this wallet at Designs by Connie Prince. While you are there check out her blog for more ideas and freebies.

Goal Book

2011-01-12T08:34:00.000-08:00

You can't reach your goals without some way to write them down in order to see your progress. I decided on making a goal book with plenty of places to write down my goals as well as my progress. I used the digi kit 'This One Life' by Connie Prince. (Did I tell you how much I like this kit?)

You can make your own goal book by downloading the printouts and instructions on Connie's blog: Designs by Connie. Happy Hybrid Papercrafting!

One of My New Goals

2011-01-05T21:11:00.000-08:00

One of my new goals for 2011 is to read more. I spend to much time on the internet, and seldom find time to read a book or even a magazine. With that in mind I spent a little time on my computer and came up with this little mini bookmark. I used the digital kit 'This One Life' by Connie Prince to make it.

You can download this mini bookmark as a hybrid project on her blog: Designs by Connie Prince. Take a look around.while you are there. She has lots of digital freebies on her blog..

Here is another hybrid project I did.

2010-12-26T15:12:00.000-08:00

I used the delightful kit 'Hey Santa' by Connie Prince and made a free download for this box.

This was posted so late in time, I am not sure anyone really got to use it. I used the prototype to hold a chocolate candy bar for a friend of my son, and there was plenty of room left.

New Hybrid Project

2010-12-22T08:30:00.000-08:00

I had a lot of fun doing this one. I used digital kit 'Heart's Blessing' by Connie Prince.

You can find the download for this free project here on her blog.

Another Hybrid Project

2010-12-03T01:01:00.000-08:00

I will be posting another hybrid project very soon. It would make a fun gift for a friend.

Free Hybrid Christmas Planner

2010-11-20T15:57:00.000-08:00

Last week I had the pleasure of working with a digital kit called "All I Want for Christmas" by Connie Prince. I had fun engineering my version of a three pocket Christmas Planner using her kit. The planner is available as a free download on her blog: http://scrapinfusions.blogspot.com/2010/11/hybrid-hot-stuff-freebie.html Sometimes this download can be slow, but your patience will be rewarded with this fun project.

Connie has a new feature on her blog called ‘Hybrid Hot Stuff ‘ where I will be supplying two hybrid projects a month using her fabulous kits. There are other contributors to her blog, so check back often: http://scrapinfusions.blogspot.com/

*** Note: the lists seen in the photo above are from Organized Christmas, and can be downloaded from their site: http://christmas.organizedhome.com/printable/christmas-pocket-planner
They are not part of my download, but a link to Organized Christmas is included in my supply list.***

My computer is back up and running.

2010-11-16T11:11:00.000-08:00

Parts came in, I replaced; fixed a few software problems, now I am back up and running. :)
I am not sure if I should go back and post all of the Halloween projects I did while I was down, or just move on and post them next year. What do you want me to do?

Sold the wrong kind of Insurance? Say what!!!

2010-11-12T08:44:00.000-08:00

I don't intend to sit here and bash Dell. I have better things to do with my time.
I will say that I have four Dell computers in my house, but there will be no more.
After 16 days and 4 1/2 hours on the phone, I find out that Dell sold me the wrong kind of insurance, so my computer is not covered. I finally did get a refund on my wrong kind of insurance, but now I have a computer that is 4 years old and not covered by any insurance.
Meanwhile I have ordered some parts, and hope to have my computer back up and running sometime after the 16th. I will be trying to do some posts as I can using my notebook, but it doesn't like my camera, so I may not have any photos for a while.

I am so mad at Dell!!!

2010-10-30T15:22:00.000-07:00

My main computer has been down since before Oct 15th, and Dell still hasn't sent the replacement parts. They promised me on Wed that I would have them no later than Friday. Here it is Sat, and I am still waiting. I did get a package on Fri from Fedex, but it was the wrong addy. I wonder if my parts are sitting in her livingroom waiting to be be picked up again by Fedex and properly delivered?

Computer parts are on their way!

2010-10-27T21:54:00.000-07:00

I talked to Dell today, and they promised that my parts would be here within 2 days. Now let's hope it fixes the problem. I will start posting all of the Halloween items I have been working on as soon as I can. I am not sure I will get 31 projects completed, but I am giving it a good try.

My Computer is Down

2010-10-15T10:14:00.000-07:00

My computer is down right now, and has been since Monday night. I am on the notebook, but I am unable to post any photos with it. I will continue the 31 Halloween projects as soon as my new parts get here. Hopefully it will not me very long. Meanwhile I am creating more items everyday. I will catch up on my posts as soon as I can.

Halloween Project #11

2010-10-10T22:35:00.000-07:00

Here is a card that was made from scraps, and looks it. I don't really like it, but my son does, so maybe someone else will be inspired by it.

Halloween Project #10

2010-10-10T22:30:00.000-07:00

Halloween project #10 is posted on my other blog: The Other Side of Char-

Halloween Project #9

2010-10-09T11:14:00.000-07:00

Another reprint of a vintage Halloween postcard. I also stamped the background paper to bring it more up to date with the paper designs of now. Then I inked a flower that was terrible dyed in the first place (blotchy), and gave it new life. An orange brad finishes the card.
Stamp: Fiskars' Spooky Frightful set.

Halloween Project #8

2010-10-08T11:15:00.000-07:00

This card was made using scraps from another card I made for my mom last year. Yes, I save every scrap and try to use them somehow. What I can't use goes into a recycle bin that I make handmade paper from.
Either way, the scraps get used.

Halloween Project #7

2010-10-06T13:57:00.000-07:00

The cutiepie pictured is a reprint of a vintage Halloween postcard. I love using reprints from vintage postcards this way. I usually reduce them in size, and sometimes crop off parts from them.

WCD and Halloween Project #6

2010-10-06T10:47:00.000-07:00

I love Halloween so on WCD I had to make at least one Halloween card. Nothing fancy as I still had to have time to make my OWH cards. I will be entering this in Joan's blog giveaway.

The little boy image is a reprint of a vintage Halloween postcard.
Stamps are from Friskars' Spooky Frightful set.

Halloween Project #5

2010-10-04T08:35:00.000-07:00

I usualy make more of a Halloween book than card for John.
He never looks at my blog, so let's hope he doesn't change that and peek this time.
Here is one way to use those twinches I made in a previous post:

World Card Day/Stamp Something's Something to Celebrate Challenge

2010-10-04T04:27:00.000-07:00

For WCD I played along with Stamp Something's Something to Celebrate Challenge and made a birthday card that will be sent to Operation Write Home. I find it difficult to do much on the size of card they want, so they tend to be more of a simple and clean style.

Sandy is who I send my OWH cards to and she said she needed more male birthday cards. I still added a couple of silver pearls to make it classy, but still more for a male.

Smeared and Smudged

2010-10-01T18:51:00.000-07:00

I will be posting some more Halloween projects soon. I went to take some pictures and my camera needed recharging. Meanwhile check out the 31 Days of Halloween going on at Smeared and Smudged.

Halloween Project #4

2010-09-24T07:01:00.000-07:00

This is the newest Halloween layout I have made, and uses a Haloween kit from Hot Off the Press. It is from 1985 when John was 12 (I am only 25 year behind lol). It is not the best photos, but at least he let me take them without too much of a fuss.

Halloween Project #3

2010-09-24T06:52:00.000-07:00

These Haloween Twinchies were made a while back. I will be posting a project that uses some of them soon (it is still drying).

Halloween Project #2

2010-09-24T06:43:00.000-07:00

I made this card for a Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge , but forgot to post it (DUH!). It uses two brad buddies from Hot Off the Press.

31 PROJECTS FOR HALLOWEEN begins today:

2010-09-20T09:28:00.000-07:00

Check out the first project posted on my other blog: The Other Side of Char It is a hybrid postcard that refers to another cool project coming soon.
I will post Halloween cards, layouts, and most of my Halloween papercraft projects on this blog.
My other Halloween projects will be posted on my other blog. There will always be links.
My goal is to complete 31 Halloween projects in the next 40 days. 1 down, 30 more to go.

Friday Sketchers Challenge - Sketch #115

2010-08-18T23:01:00.000-07:00

Thought I would try this sketch and make it a Halloween card. I never could find any other embellishments that looked right, so I went simple. The image is a replica of a vintage Halloween postcard. This is for the Friday Sketchers Challenge - Sketch #115.

Thanksgiving Wishes

2010-08-16T20:50:00.000-07:00

Thanksgiving!!! What happened to Sept and Oct holidays? LOL

If you know me at all you would know that I always make Halloween cards.

Halloween is my favorite holiday because of all of the neat decorations people make.

I was playing with this stamp from Aunt Amy Stamps that I think is called Harvest Moon, and it made me think of Thanksgiving. That is how this Thanksgiving card came about. It's funny how the sky in the stamped image photographed. It is really a mixture of navy blue and blue/gray. There is no white, but it looks like white in the photo. It looks better in person.

Belated Birthday Card

2010-07-28T01:59:00.001-07:00

I made this card for my Aunt Gwen. It is a hybrid card made by cutting out artwork from "Alice in Wonderland" by Marta van Eck (my favorite digital designer). I placed the pieces on top of each other, which created the scenes, after inking them well. You can not tell from the photo but many are on raised dots or strips. This was so tiny and delicate that I decided to never do another one this small ever again. I must really love my Auntee.

New Altered Art item

2010-07-28T00:56:00.000-07:00

Here is a mini shadowbox I made from the top half of a wooden chest after I removed all of the hardware. Includes various vintage artwork, some are replicas while others are new, but made to look vintage.

Just Finished a Project

2010-06-16T08:30:00.000-07:00

I just finished a project, and then my son had to have surgery, so I will post a photo of it later.
He is home and healing up nicely, but can't do much, so I am trying to take care of both of us. Good thing I am doing better, but it is taking its toll on me.

Look What I Won!

2010-04-19T17:51:00.000-07:00

Isn't it cute, and it is printed with soy ink.
Here is the post: Colorbok's blog

Doing Better

2010-04-17T16:00:00.000-07:00

I have been feeling a lot better lately, but still need some minor surgery. I will still be posting just a few times a month, but I am getting better. Thanks for all of your kind wishes.
Now on to better topics. I have been doing a lot of digi art lately, and have found a few places on line to learn more techniques. I find I spend more time learning and playing than actually creating.
I also scrapped a page yesterday (physically meaning with paper). It was the first time I had since I became so ill. I think the last time I scrapped a page was in October.
I have 8 photos to scan and repair before I can do the next page though. I am still working on the 80's, and the photos are damaged some. No one even thought about acid free back then.

Someone Watching

2010-02-18T11:46:00.000-08:00

Another digi scrap page:See more of my digital art work on my other blog: The Other Side of Char-

It's Been a While Since I Have Been Up To Posting

2010-01-25T18:20:00.000-08:00

Sorry, it has been a while since I have felt like posting. Lupus is a hard illness to deal with at times. I just want to let you know that I am slowly getting better day by day, but this will be a long road for me to walk. I have tried to keep my mind occupied, and I have been doing some graphic art work, okay just playing around really. Here is an example:

Alice In a Box

Look what I won!

2009-11-18T20:12:00.000-08:00

Terra from Smeared and Smudged and Kelli from Cajun Stamping Queen did a "31 Days of Halloween" project together where they both created a project each day for Halloween. (see haunted house and bouncing pumpkin in the bar on the right side of my other blog: The Other Side of Char- for the links) They also offered a joint blog candy giveaway.
Guess who won! Me!!!
Here are a couple of photos of all of the goodies (can you say early Christmas lol):

Thanks you two! Be sure and check out their blogs. They are both very creative artist.

Sorry I Haven't Posted

2009-10-17T06:50:00.000-07:00

Sorry I haven't posted for a while, but my Lupus has been giving me a rough time. Hopefully I am back on the road to recovery. It will be slow, but I'll be back. Thanks everyone for your kind prayers and well wishes.

Some good news I got today was that I won day 9's prize in Scrapbook Trends Halloween Spooktacular giveaway. Part of the prize is a 1-year digital subscription to the entire Northridge Media family of publications. I will have plenty of articles to read and think about while I am recovering. Good thing I bought a notebook computer that I can use in bed. I am on it right now as I write this. I will try to post something on at least one of my two blogs weekly from now on.

I will be back soon to post about a very kindhearted scrapbook company that has graciously donated supplies for my next beginner’s scrapbooking class. I will be back to teaching my classes hopefully by December. I can teach those even from a wheelchair. I want to post better about it when I have all of the information in front of me.

Unbelievable Giveaway

2009-09-29T02:14:00.000-07:00

You are not going to believe this giveaway!!!
First: Priscillastyle is going to give you a chance to win your choice of either a Ribbon box or the ScrapMaBob from theoriginalscrapbox.com.

This part of the giveaway is taking place on October 12, 2009.
Second: that winner will be entered into the Grand Prize Giveaway-- a Workbox in their choice of color/style being given away by theoriginalscrapbox.com.

Workbox Grand Prize (worth $1295.00)
The Qualifier Contest runs from September 28-October 8, 2009.

What are you waiting for? Go check it out today and enter to win: Priscillastyles

Scraps 4 Fun's Sept Blog Candy

2009-09-03T08:33:00.001-07:00

Lots of goodies from Scraps 4 Fun. Check it out here.

Blog Candy Everywhere

2009-08-22T04:36:00.000-07:00

Look in the bar on the right side of my blog.
I have found lots of blog candy for you to try to win.
Don't forget to look at the entries with the photos below the link list.

Embossing Challenge

2009-08-13T21:42:00.000-07:00

The challenge on Scrap and Stamp was to emboss something on your layout. The lion is embossed, so are the letters in the title. I also embossed a skull on the arrow pointing to the tail.

An Unbelievable Blog Candy Giveaway!

2009-08-11T16:23:00.000-07:00

You are not going to believe this post, but it is for real. Steph over at Where’d All My Money Go?! is giving away a $150 gift certificate/card to your favorite place to shop as "Appreciation Blog Candy". She has reached over 25,000 blog hits and has over 100 folowers. Way to go Stephanie!
You have until Friday, August 28th at 10pm (central) to enter.
　

My Favorite Embossing File

2009-08-08T14:04:00.000-07:00

Challenge #42 over on The Cuttlebug Spot has two requirements. One is to create a card with your favorite embossing folder. My favorite folder is Perfectly Paisley. This is almost like a card I did before, but I embellished more on this one:

Copic Colored Flower

2009-08-08T02:21:00.000-07:00

The Pink Elephant Challenge # 26 is a recipe: 3 Brads,1 Flower and Designer Paper. I don't usually do recipe challenges because my cards tend to turn out rather plain then. With that said, I have posted my plain card above. Go easy on me. lol
I had colored the flower with Copic markers for the contest over at Crafty Goings On They are giving away a 72 Copic markers set as blog candy.
I chose a flower image because of A Spoon Full of Sugar's challenge #63 is Floral Fantasy. (make a card with something floral on it)

Halloween Card Number 1

2009-08-03T09:38:00.000-07:00

Challenge #52 over at Ann's Creative Nook is to make a Halloween card, project or scrapbook with whatever types of Halloween images you have. Well, I love Halloween and could not wait to do this challenge.
Then I discovered that Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge # 7 was a Halloween theme card. It had to have these three things: the color purple, a zig zag, a pumpkin. Easy enough to include in my card, so I could do this challenge as well.
Now on Papertake Weekly the challenge was to use colors and/or things that are associate with a season. When I think of Fall, I think of Halloween with purple, orange and black.
With all three of these in mind, I completed the card above.

Lovely Surprise

2009-08-03T08:02:00.000-07:00

I received a lovely surprise from my friend Jan today. She has given me "Thr Circle of Friends Award ", and I want to thank her for thinking and nominating me. I first met Jan on Jean Art Dolls, but we keep running into each other in other groups. We enjoy and participate in similar arts and crafts ventures, so our paths cross frequently. Jan is an extremely creative and talented artist that has been published in a variety of different magazines, so you may already know her name. You should check out her blog and become a follower so that you don‘t miss a thing she does: Papercraft Pleasures.Here are the rules for this award: To pick up the Circle of Friends Blog Award cut and paste the award logo and use it on your own blog. Nominate 5 other bloggers you feel have become part of your circle of friends. Link to your nominees within your blog post. Include these instructions on how to pick up the award in your blog post. Link back to the person who gave you the award in your blog post, to show your appreciation. Comment on their blogs to let them know they've received the award.
I'm giving this award to Marlene, Melody, Lou, Jackie and of course Cindy (who has been in a terrible car accident, and won't be able to collect her award until later).

Cuttlebug Challenge CBI #42

2009-07-31T03:32:00.000-07:00

This week's challenge over at the Cuttlebug Challenge Blogspot was "to make a gatefold card, with your favorite cuttlebug folder, for National Friendship Week".
My favorite folder is Perfectly Paisley. I have a dear friend who just loves paisleys, so I made this card for her. (I hope she does visit my blog before she gets it). I don’t usually make gatefold cards, and this one is not my favorite. I think it still need something before I will be satisfied with it. Maybe a turquoise and black flower or something. If you have any ideas, feel free to post them.

Cuttlebug Challenge CBI #41

2009-07-28T20:59:00.000-07:00

I am almost caught up with the challenges for this month.
Challenge #41 was to create a altered projects from items in your recycle bin.
This old and very stained cork coaster had seen its last use.

Using the D'vine Swirls embossing folder and some printed paper covered with packing tape (to make it water proof), it is now useable again.

Cuttlebug Challenge CBI #40

2009-07-28T20:49:00.000-07:00

Last weeks challenge was a sketch. Here is my take on it:

Happy Birthday Jessica

2009-07-24T00:12:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I missed it by 15 minutes. Hope it was grand!

Here is a card for you:

Cuttlebug Challenge CBI #39

2009-07-19T10:29:00.000-07:00

I am a little late posting this. It was for last week's challenge: create a woodsy outdoor project, using woodsy animals (except for snakes) using twigs, pebbles anything from nature. There was a color template too.

Mojo Monday Week 94 - Contest

2009-07-12T10:40:00.000-07:00

It's Mojo Madness time over at Mojo Monday. Here is my take on the sketch for week 94.

Cuttlebug Challenge - Red, White and Blue

2009-07-06T16:33:00.000-07:00

The first challenge for the month of July on the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog was to use the colors red, white, and blue; include some buttons and use the Swiss Dots embossing folder:
My image is a replica of a vintage 4th of July postcard.
I combined this challenge with Our Creative Corner's Red, White and Blue challenge and Charisma Cardz challenge #26 buttons.

SNR Card Universe "Oh Say Can You See" 4th of July Blog Hop

2009-07-04T06:23:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my stop on the SNR Card Universe "Oh Say Can You See" 4th of July Blog Hop. If you arrived here from Basic Jess you are on the right track! If you didn't you may want to hop on over to SNR Card Universe and start the hop at the beginning.

My project is all about being proud to be an American. The photo is from when I was in the United States Air Force. The paper/kit I used is "Washington DC" by Ducky's Designs.

Next on the hop is Change of Heart . Be sure to stop by there and visit.

Now about my blog candy. (Sorry, but I can only ship to a USA address.) I am calling it "Char's Red, White, and Blue Surprise Candy". I am not going to tell you what it is because it would not be a surprise then. I will tell you that it is several items in the same colors as our flag, and if you are a card maker and/or scrapper you will like it. So what do you have to do to be entered into this giveaway? Tell me where the last place you saw the American flag flying. That's it (other comments are appreciated). You have until noon this Monday to post. I will draw a name then, and announce it later on that day in a post.

'Oh Say Can You See' blog hop

2009-07-02T18:23:00.000-07:00

Please join me this Saturday, July 4th, for the Scrapbook News and Review 'Oh Say Can You See' Blog Hop. I will be featuring a red, white and blue project and giving away some blog candy. Stop on in and enjoy the fun.

Friday Sketchers - Sketch 58

2009-07-02T18:15:00.000-07:00

Here is my take on Friday Sketchers - Sketch 58:

Challenge Monday at Sisterhood of Scraps

2009-06-15T22:48:00.000-07:00

The challenge this Monday over at Sisterhood of Scraps was to make two shapes on your layout. John receives an excellent in percussion.
Mom pulls hair out trying to make the miniature bass drum and cymbals. lol

Triple Duty

2009-06-10T13:07:00.000-07:00

Pink Persimmon's Pink and Orange Challenge - These are not colors I normally put together, so it was a challenge indeed for me:I used this week's sketch from Friday Sketcher. It was just what I need to get the old mojo working again. I came across a new challenge blog called Pile It On where the objective is to do their challenge, and have it do double duty with at least one other challenge. So that is how this card is doing triple duty this week. Check out all three challenge blogs for fun challenges each week.

It's Been a While

2009-06-06T22:53:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it is already June 6th. Time sure flies when you are not having fun. :( I haven't been posting for a while due to my health. I also had to step down from being on the DT at Jean's Art Dolls. It has been hard on me having to admit that I am now into the next stage of my Lupus. I tire easily, but I still try and complete at least one project a week. Cindy and Jean over at JADs would not hear of me retiring completely, and have made me an Honorary Designer for JADs. I hope to be able to contribute and share in the art experience over there often. If you have never been to Jean's Art Dolls, go check it out. It is a nurturing, non-threatening community for all kinds of artists who also do paper crafts. You will learn a lot just being around these talented artists. I will miss my daily stroll through the gallery there (talk about eye candy). Lots of love and encouragement in this group. Great place to let your wings spread and fly.

Friday Sketchers - Sketch 51

2009-05-13T17:32:00.000-07:00

Friday Sketchers had an interesting and challenging sketch this week. Here is my take:

Goodies from Jan's challenge at Jean Art Dolls

2009-05-13T08:05:00.000-07:00

Look at all of the goodies I won for Jan's Recycle, Re-use, Rethink challenge at Jean Art Dolls. You can't tell from the picture, but everything is sitting on top of a stack of 12" x 12" paper I won as well.Check out Jan's current challenge: Bring New Purpose To A Recycled Box.