Hey there, I'm back with another challenge card for Pile It On! This week's theme is Just Because and it's sponsored by Stamp-n-Doodle. I'm using an Our Craft Lounge set for this card called Eiei Hello. Just be-cows...love it!
Here's the inside...
Well that's it for this one. Make sure you stop by the PIO! blog to see what the other DT have been up to.
SUPPLIES STAMPS: OCL Eiei Hello (enter the code "checkusout" to receive 20% off your entire purchase at Memories of Time) PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Echo Park Paper Co Yours Truly Collection Sweetheart, Hugs & Kisses, Crush INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ACCESSORIES: Copic Markers; Spellbinders Grand Calibur, Nestabilities Standard Circles Small, Big Scalloped Circles Small; Magnolia Doohickeys Swirl die; MFT Flower Trio & Leaf Trio die; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Bazzill Blackbird rhinestones; SU Dimensionals; Sizzix Big Shot, Sizzix SU Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits; Mini and Micro Glue Dots; PC mouse pad; stylus; adhesive SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, I'm always on the look out for good sketch challenges and I just stumbled onto this one at Sketch For You To Try (SFYTT). Woot! I'm using an oldie but a goodie from Our Craft Lounge called Be Jolly. It's one of my all time favorite winter stamp sets from OCL!
I had a litlte time on my hands and thought it might be fun to see exactly how many challenges I could link to...holy crapola...I was able to link to 34 before finally calling it quits. I can't say I've ever linked to so many before (and will probably never try again...LOL)! This project includes the following challenges:
SUPPLIES STAMPS: OCL's Be Jolly (enter the code "checkusout" to receive 20% off your entire purchase at Memories of Time) PAPER: Neenah Solar White INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ACCESSORIES: Copic Markers; Spellbinders Grand Calibur, Nestabilities Standard Circles Large, Tear Drop Circles; Leaf and Swirl Magnolia Doohickeys die; MFT Let it Snowflake Die-namics die; Stamp-a-ma-jig; paper snips; Silver Atyou Spica pen; KaiserCraft Silver rhinestones; Star Dust Stickles; Sizzix Big Shot, three Sizzix embossing folders; Sizzix Oval Tag; Pebbles Pearl Pins; Bliss Glass Beads; Blue Moon Frosting Glass Pearl Beads; Mini and Micro Glue Dots; Seam Binding; Mini Mister (water); non-stick craft mat; heat tool; SU Dimensionals; Zig 2 Way Glue pen; adhesive TECHNIQUE(S):Out of the box with a Nestie; embossing SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: 5 1/4" x 5 1/4"
Hey there, how's your day going? I've had a boring day. I didn't have to work but my hubby did. It's been a rainy day which is perfect, guilt free stamping weather...but I just couldn't get into it. I finally decided to pull out a stamp set from Our Craft Lounge called Shout it Out. It's really cute, super easy to color, makes a great Valentine and it's about all I could muster at the moment! LOL! I went with an easel card so there's really not a lot to it. I wish I would have made it a little bigger...but it is what it is.
SUPPLIES STAMPS: OCL Shout it Out (enter the code "checkusout" to receive 20% off your entire purchase at Memories of Time) PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Parakeet Monochromatic; SU Barely Banana; Three Bugs in a Rug Sea Creatures and Shark from the Under the Sea Collection INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ACCESSORIES: Copic markers; Spellbinders Grand Calibur, Nestabilities Standard Circles Small, Beaded Circles; Scor-Pal; Bubbles EK Success border punch; paper snips; Clear Atyou Spica pen; Glossy Accents; SU Dimensionals; Recollections pearls; The Twinery Honeydew twine; Mini Glue Dots; adhesive TECHNIQUE(S): Easel card; fussy cutting SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: 4 1/4" X 4 1/4"
Hey there, let me start by saying WOWSERS! A big storm hit the Oregon Coast yesterday. This was actually the first time that I can ever remember the news reporting our normal "high winds" being upgraded to a Hurricane 2 type with gusts up to 100 mph. My hubby works at a sawmill and one of the out-buildings used to store lumber had the roof peeled back as if it were a can of sardines! Since there were people in there working at the time, they closed shop and sent everyone home. A lot of businesses closed early and sent staff home to wait out the storm (mine included). So of course, the two of us loaded up and took off for the beach. LOL! We were hoping to see some 25 foot waves but the tide was out so it didn't happen. The waves were still impressive though, and the wind...holy cow...it tossed us around as if we were rag dolls!
So back to the real reason I'm writing this post...Michelle from Memories of Time had texted me the night before letting me know the new 2012 Copics were in the shop. Whoop whoop!!! Michelle is a die-hard and stayed at work until 5pm (MOT isn't her day job). So you know what that means...I had to be patient. The beach took up quite a bit of time but not enough. Tic toc...is Michelle off work yet? D'oh, it's only 3:30pm. *whistling* Is it time? No, no it's only 3:45pm...4:00pm...4:15pm...I can't stand the waiting any more! I went to my friend Cami's, co-owner of Our Craft Lounge, and she gave me some stamps from an older release to work with. She's the best! I can't wait to get them inky and share what I've made. Woohoo, it's time!!! I'd like to tell you that I braved a most impressive storm to be one of the first to get the new Copics...but it had died down by then. It was still gusty, but the high winds were replaced with rain (we got 2 inches during the night). Anyway, I got my markers! Look...aren't they pretty???
If you've been waiting patiently (yep, just like me...LOL!) to pick up the new markers, here's your chance! Michelle has them in her online store right now. The best part...if you use the code "checkusout", you will receive a 20% discount off your entire purchase! I suppose I should go get ready for work now. I just wanted to share this exciting news! I can't wait to play with all the new colors!
Hey there, I was playing with another Our Craft Lounge set called Granny's Truffles. Did you see the little bulge in her cheek? She must really be enjoying the chocolate that Gramps gave her for Valentine's Day! LOL!
SUPPLIES STAMPS: OCL Granny's Truffles (enter the code "checkusout" to receive 20% off your entire purchase at Memories of Time) PAPER: X-Press It Blending Card; Neenah Solar White; SU Cherry Cobbler; Echo Park Paper Co. Adore from the Yours Truly Collection INK: Memento Tuxedo Black; SU Taken With Teal, Pretty In Pink, Rose Red, Cherry Cobbler ACCESSORIES: Copic markers; paper snips; Sakura Quickie Glue Pen; OCL Very Cherry Red Sparkly Fluff; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Bazzill Clear Rhinestones (colored with R89); paper doily; Sizzix Big Shot; Sizzix Vintage Vine Decorative Strip die; Spellbinders Grand Calibur; Nestabilities Classic Heart; sponges; Star Dust Stickles; SU Dimensions; Stamp-a-ma-jig; adhesive TECHNIQUE(S): Masking; sponging; fussy cutting SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: 5" x 5"
Hey there, it's time for another fun challenge over at Pile It On! and this week we're all about fuzzy friends...we hope you'll dig out your favorite animal images and play along! You have until January 21 to upload your project for a chance to win a $10 voucher from our sponsor, Di's Digi Downloads.
I just picked up this cool Our Craft Lounge set called Jungle Love and I've been wanting to get it inky. Michelle from Memories of Time is having her first challenge...Be Mine Valentine Bingo and she's offering some awesome prizes! She emailed me a couple days ago and challenged me to a blackout. It was a little tricky and I had my doubts, but I pulled it off! *woot* Check it out...I was able to include glitter (card stock), pearls, Sparkly Fluff, ribbon, a heart, sponging, red, baker's twine AND Glossy Accents (on the lion's nose). Whew...that's a lot! LOL! There's still time if you want to play along. You only need a bingo to participate, but if you can make a blackout...even better! Check out the MOT blog for more details.
Here's the inside...the monkey was masked and the sentiment heart was reverse masked then sponged.
I guess that's it for this one...make sure you stop by and check out the other PIO! DT blogs to see what amazing projects they came up with!
Thanks for stopping by!
SUPPLIES STAMPS: OCL Jungle Love (enter the code "checkusout" to receive 20% off your entire purchase at Memories of Time) PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Basic Grey Sugar Rush Collection Fireball, Gum Drops; Best Creation Inc Red Glitter Card stock INK: Memento Tuxedo Black; SU Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose ACCESSORIES: Copic Markers; Spellbinders Grand Calibur; Nestabilities Classic Hearts, Classic Scalloped Hearts; SU scalloped edge punch; paper snips; Sakura Quickie Glue pen; OCL 24K Gold Sparkly Fluff; sponges; SU Dimensionals; Kaiser Craft pearls (colored with 110 Copic marker); seam binding; The Twinery Pink Sorbet twine; button from my stash; Glossy Accents; sticky note masks; adhesive TECHNIQUE(S):Masking; reverse masking; sponging; fussy cutting SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: 5" X 5"
Hey there, can you believe it's Sunday already? Back to work tomorrow. *sigh* Oh no...look what that naughty dog is doing! I suppose we can't be too mad at him since he's just trying to wish his friend Cams a Happy Birthday.
I just got this stamp set from Our Craft Lounge called Pat the Bad Dog and it's absolutely perfect for sending birthday wishes! I love it because OCL has three other Pat stamp sets and they coordinate beautifully!
SUPPLIES STAMPS: OCL Pat The Bad Dog (enter the code "checkusout" to receive 20% off your entire purchase at Memories of Time) PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Cloud 9 Design Polka Dots Halloween Fun Collection; First Edition Paper Love Letters designer paper INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ACCESSORIES: Copic markers; Spellbinders Grand Calibur; Papertrey Ink Picket Fence; Die-Namics Flower Trio & Leaf Trio; .5 Copic Multiliner; Zig 2-way Glue pen; Mini Glue Dots; SU Dimensionals; Bazzill Blackbird rhinestones; stylus; computer mouse pad; adhesive SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, check it out...my first Christmas card for 2012! *sigh* Just when I thought I would take a break from Christmas, Our Craft Lounge and Lily Pad Cards are teaming up with a color challenge that screams winter and snowmen! If you want to play along, the colors are navy, light blue and silver. More details can be found at the OCL blog.
I used Be Jolly from OCL to make this card. I'm totally in love with this snowman! He's hoping to impress the ladies with his fancy blue hat and scarf. With a little bit of Stickles, he's good to go! Yep, it worked...I'm impressed! LOL!
SUPPLIES STAMPS: OCL Be Jolly (enter the code "checkusout" to receive 20% off your entire purchase at Memories of Time) PAPER: Neenah Solar White; SU Not Quite Navy; Bazzill shiny silver (not sure of the name); Little Yellow Bicycle Winter Twig Collection Ski Sweater, Snowy Window INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ACCESSORIES: Copic markers; Spellbinders Grand Calibur; Nestabilities Classic Ovals Small, Classic Scalloped Ovals Small; Big Shot; Sizzix Figgy Pudding Snowflakes embossing folder; Silver Atyou Spica pen; Star Dust Stickles; SU Dimensionals; 1 1/4" circle punch; square punch; stylus; Making Memories Embossed Metal Silver Snowflake; Kaiser Craft Silver Rhinestone SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: 5" x 5"
Hey there, it's time for another challenge at Pile It On! Since we're still in holiday mode, we wanted to make it nice and easy on you...so Anything Goes!
With Christmas behind us and Valentine's Day right around the corner, I decided to make a card to celebrate St. Valentine. Have you ever admired a stamp set so long that you finally break down and get it? That was me with this one. Our Craft Lounge just came out with a fabulous new Valentine release, and they are all so much fun to work with, but I couldn't help but be drawn to this Wanted set. I really wanted to get it last year, but Valentine's Day came and went and I never got around to picking it up. Not this year though...woohoo...I couldn't wait to ink it up! The barbed wire is something new for me too (a link to the tutorial can be found in the "Supplies/Techniques" section). I've been wanting to try it for a while but didn't have the right stamp set to go with it. The cowboy boots have been "ghosted" onto the background panel. Love it! There is a link below to explain how to do it. The only thing I did different is use Neenah card stock and heat set craft (pigment) ink instead of VersaMark. I suppose I could have gotten a similar effect with VersaMark on colored card stock...but that's not nearly as much fun as getting inky! *snort*
SUPPLIES STAMPS: OCL Wanted (enter the code "checkusout" to receive 20% off your entire purchase at Memories of Time) PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; First Edition Paper Love Letters designer paper INK: Memento Tuxedo Black; SU Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White craft ink ACCESSORIES: Copic markers; Spellbinders Grand Calibur; Nestabilities Classic Squares Small; sticky note for masking; Stamp-a-ma-jig; paper snips; Silver Atyou Spica pen; Glossy Accents; stylus; heat tool; sponges; non-stick craft mat; wire from my stash; wire cutter; SU Dimensionals; Bazzill Blackbird rhinestones; adhesive TECHNIQUE(S):Masking; fussy cutting; barbed wire; sponging; ghosting SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: 5" x 5"
