A mini sheetload of cards

Here's a little group of cards I recently made based on a pattern by Sheetload. The paper is by K&Co and it is double sided so I just alternated one of them for a slightly different look. The stamps are from the Playful Expressions set by The Paper Company.

Until my next post,

Diane

Monochromatic TGIF ATC

There are five layers in this ATC.

Layer 1 -- White paper outlined with a Gold Krylon marker

Layer 2 -- DCWV metallic paper

Layer 3 -- Scrap paper spritzed with Ritzy Ditzy Glitz an alcohol based spray in gold

Layer 4 -- Hand made paper from India that I bought a Costco

Layer 5 -- Alternating strips of vellum colored with Brilliance Ink (Galaxy Gold) that was stamped with Scrappy Cat stamps and embossed with detail gold AND the same paper in the previous layer that had Dovercraft peal off stickers applied.

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Diane

Sisters ATC Mingle

Here's an ATC I did for the Sisters ATC Mingle on the Stampers Corner Yahoo Group. The background stamp is from Impression Obsession. The image was obtained in a swap so I don't know the origin. The sticker "Sister" is from Nicole. Flower is from JoAnn and stamped with Inque stamp. Dragonfly is from SkyBluePink (I think). Didn't intended to rhyme but it did.

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Diane

The Color Green ATC

I saw this technique by Tricia Morris on the Stampers Quest site earlier in the week. I decided I try it for my "The Color Green" ATC mingle with my Stampers Corner Yahoo group. I used scrap papers in four shades of green. I stamped them with Studio G $1 stamps and cut them in small strips of varying width. I used my Xyron to apply adhesive to the base layer and then applied the strips. After they were all applied I trimmed the excess and then applied this layer to the finished ATC size. The final step was a bit of layering for an embellishment I got at Michael's.

Until my next post,

Diane

Masculine TGIF ATC

This week the theme for our Altered Designs TGIF ATC was masculine. I used stamps from Crafty Secrets (and for those of you in cyberland, yes that is yet another stamp company that I have added to my collection). The double sided paper is from Marcella.

By the way to all you Dad's out there HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!

Until my next post,

Diane

Art Techniques Monthly Art Technique

I previously mentioned that I belong to over 20 Yahoo groups. I do most of my posting and trading with two groups but have participated a bit with a few others.

This month on the Art Techniques Yahoo group I noticed a post that peaked my interest. The monthly art technique was posted and it was real easy. Stamp on glossy cardstock with VersaMark and then use two colors of dye ink to color in your image. Now stamp again with the VersaMark but a little offset and dry partially. Sprinkle a little embossing powder and then you are done. I added a background and a small embellishment from the $1 bin at Michaels. All the stamps are from Inque.

Until my next post,

Diane

Roses ATC

A few posts ago I mentioned that I had won the Stampers Corner ATC lottery for May. Because of that I got to keep my little Cowgirl and also won the ATC's the other folks made. My duties for winning included picking the theme for June and then selecting the winner for that month (excluding me of course). I'll use a random number generator like most people do. I chose the theme of Roses for the theme since they are the monthly flower for June. I used stamps from the Inque 262 collection stamped with waterproof ink. I used watercolor pencils to color the images in. My embellishment is a US postage stamp with a few layers in coordinating colors.

Until my next post,

Diane

Altered Designs TGIF Paris ATC - two for the price of one

I recently did two Paris ATCs so I wanted this one to be different. On top of my brown base layer I used a piece of patterned paper from the Travel stack by DCWV. I used the world clocks by 100 Proof Press and stamped with StazOn on clear vellum. The final touch was cutting out two quotes from the paper and raising them up with pop dots.

Just in case you were wondering, my internet translators say, joie de vivre means "love of life" in English and c'est la vie means " that's life. Two semesters of college French and I can't remember much except for counting from 1 to 10.



So here's the thing...I actually did the second one first, at least part of it. I painted over the paper with a thin coat of gesso. After it dried I used the same stamp but stamped directly on the paper. I used Glossy Accents to highlight the Paris time. I knew it was supposed to dry clear but for some reason I was uncomfortable with the way this was going to turn out so I made the one above. After things dried I finished it and then added the embellishments and background paper.

I think I like the one on the bottom better, what do you all think? Let me know.


Until my next post,
Diane

Another nephew's birthday another slider card

I made another slider card for another nephew, this one is a bit older and is a real fan of Rock Band/Guitar Hero type games his Play Station. The sentiment stamp is from Inque and the rest are from Delta. The patterned Rock King paper is from DCWV.

Until my next post,

Rock on from Diane

Wedding Card

This is only the second wedding card I've ever made. I find some subjects/themes easy to make cards for; others I find difficult. This was on the difficult side for me. I had seen a few ideas recently using mostly white on white with Cuttlebug embossing folders so I used them as my inspiration. The edge of the card is cut with a Fiskars border punch. I added the lace, twin hearts and cake sticker as embellishments.

Hope the new bride and groom like it. If they aren't crazy about it I think they'll like what's inside...a gift card for Target. This way they can pick exactly what they want.

Until my next post,

Diane

Stampers Corners Birds ATCOTM

Birds was the theme for the Stampers Corner ATC of the month. I used stamps from the Bluebird collection by Artistic Outpost. I stamped with a waterproof ink then used watercolor markers to color in the main image. Something was missing so I stamped and cut out these these birds on a wire and colored them with blue glitter using my Quickie Glue Pen by Sakura - it worked great. The last step was to color the edges with glitter using that same glue pen.

Until my next post,

Diane

Graduation Cards

Three young men, sons of friends of mine are graduating from high school this year. One is in Virginia another in Georgia and the third in Washington. It is a cliche I know but time sure does fly. I remember them as infants, toddlers or children and saw them grow into fine young men or heard about them from my friends throughout the years. Here are their graduation cards. As many times before they are all the same but just a bit different. The rubber stamp I used from Impression Obsession on the inside is a quote from John Ruskin "Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so shall you become".

Until my next post,

Diane

A Fishy Challenge

May was Sid's choice to choose a theme for our ATC swap. He chose "Fishy". I'll have to admit I almost wrote "pick another theme", but replied I was up for a challenge. Turns out it wasn't so bad after all.

The blue one was made with a small section of scrapbook paper that came in a bundle. I over stamped with a stamp bubble looking stamp from Stamp Camp in clear embossing powder. I picked the various sections and colored in with Ranger Distress Inks to try to make the bubbles pop. I layered that on top of glimmery white paper from the Paper Cut that I also colored with the distress inks. After that I looked at it and decided something was missing, so borrowing from Dr. Suess I used the title of one of his great books -- one fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish.

The middle one was made with a stamp by Rubber Stampede that I stamped on some thick handmade mulberry paper. I colored it in with some shimmery watercolor paints by Yasutomo. After that I sprayed it with Polar Glimmer Mist and layered on a metallic paper by DCWV and added the fiber.

Two down one to go. This last one shows a bit of my weird humor. I had this stamp of the woman holding her nose and thought it would go great with a picture of a fish. Then I found this quote and it all came together. The stamp is from 100 Proof Press.

Until my next post,

Diane

Cards sent recently

Here's three cards made using Sheetload templates that I recently sent with ATC swaps. The first two used paper from the Super Slab by Provo Craft. The card on the right has paper from American Traditional Designs. The stamp for the one on the left is from a Studio G $1 stamp set the one in the middle is from the Heidi Grace Quotes set and the one on the right is from Impression Obsession.

Until my next post,

Diane

Black and White only TGIF ATC

This one is a tough one to display even after using some adjustments in Photoshop. Anyway, the theme for the Altered Designs Yahoo group this week was Black and White only. I used Rangers crackle paint in Black Soot. After it dried and I got my crackles I stamped these images designed by Tim Holtz for Stampers Anonymous (exclusive to Michael's) with Perfect Medium then dusted them with Perfect Pearls in Pearl.

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Diane

Simple card sent recently

I sent this card to a fellow member of one my Yahoo groups recently. It was really just a way to send an ATC but if you make cards why not send a card too? It gives me an excuse to use up some of huge paper stash I have. I try not to buy paper and am doing pretty good at my addiction but every once in a while some ends up in my hands at the check out counter...

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Diane

Stampers Corner May ATC Lottery

Last month the theme for the ATC lottery was Cowboys and Cowgirls. I had just gotten these stamps from TJ Designs so it was a perfect fit. The stamps are part of the Rodeo Sweethearts collection. The embellishment is from Sandylion. I found the sheetmusic online and printed it very small and used Ranger Distress Inks to give it the old look. Just found out I won the lottery for May so I get to keep this little cowgirl....and get the ones the other folks met. Yea!!!

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Diane

Not exactly what I was hoping for...but an improvement nonetheless

I'll save all of you in cyberland a picture of the actual foot with the stitches now removed since you may be like me and NOT like watching Discovery Health. Not only do I not like viewing these type of things on other people it really creeps me out looking at myself. I caught my pinkie finger in a door when I was about 4 or 5. That and having my wisdom teeth out were my only experiences with anything like this. Getting the stitches removed was quite uncomfortable.

I now have this "boot" for a month and have another follow-up before the 4th of July. I can put weight on my heel but actual "walking" should be kept to a minimum. I still need the crutches/walker so I'm not ready to go to the mall and do some shopping. At least I can do more things than before so that is good. Although eventually a necessity this was elective surgery at this point so no whining is allowed. Like a good little retired "soldier" I'll salute smartly and follow the docs orders.

Until my next post,

Diane

Five books in one day with Jill Berry

It was a fast paced class with Jill Berry but we all got done in the allotted time even with a few mistakes and hiccups corrected. I really enjoyed making these cool complex-looking but really pretty simple mini books. They would all make great gifts and can be done in a short time.

Jill has some more photos on her blog and was gracious to send me the ones she took.

That's me in the blue smock on the left side of the of the frame in the one on the left. I took it off for the group photo. She also took a picture of the back of my "house" book.

Until my next post,

Diane