Wings of Hope

Hi all, Madge here for another Wonderful Wednesday at OCS.  I’ve chosen to make a Circular Stair-Step card today using “Wings of Hope” from the wonderful Chrissie Armstrong designs for Whimsy Stamps .   I thought I would make the last of the summer-ie cards.  Remember those days of our youth when the Carousel Ride was the only one we could go on.  I do, being the shortest person in our family and the youngest and shortest of all my friends – I was soooo happy when I could graduate to the Ferris Wheel and the Octopus.  Ok, I’m really dating myself.
Materials used:  Wings of Hope;  Xpress it blend cardstock; Ranger Archival Black Ink/ Copic Markers; Spellbinders die, Circle Cutter (6 “ and 5 3/4” circle). Flowers; Paper from stash; Crackle Glossy Accents.
This will be my last post for August – so until next week. Stamp up a storm, ink up a wish and send it on to someone to brighten their day.
~ rubber hugz ~

Sun Kissed

Hi all, Madge here for another wonderful Wednesday at OCS.  We still have a “Bingo” or TIC TAC TOE challenge for a chance to win a great prize at OCS. 
I promised to show more pockets and pages from my A Ladies Diary mini album, however I have a Summery card to share using a Whimsy Stamp called “Sun Kissed”.  I absolutely love these images by Elisabeth Bell – they are so pretty.  With this image, I watercolored a background of hills – because I thought of the song “The Hills are Alive” from The Sound of Music, when I looked at the image.  The image was stamped with Ranger Archival Black ink onto Xpress It Blend cardstock and colored with copic markers. 
The DPS I used is from Echo Park, Flowers from OCS, punch is MS Round-the-page.
Til next week, Stamp up a storm, ink up a wish and send it on to someone to brighten their day.
~ hugs ~

A Ladies Diary - part II mini book

Hi all, Madge here for another Wonderful Wednesday at OCS.  Have you played Bingo with us yet for a chance for a great prize from OCS??  If not, head on over and give it a whirl.

I have another picture to share today of our daughter and her Dad in a friendly game of Backgammon.  You can see why we didn’t really want to leave.

Ok, on with “A Ladies Diary”!  I am still working on the cover, but here is another insert in the mini album.  AND, it happens to fall into a BINGO line.  Pink & Black; Die cut / Punch; Ribbon / Twine.

There are two hidden pockets on the right side.  The far right one opens to display another lady and a photo collage,  the center right pulls up for a fold out of pictures and journaling.  (Sorry – can’t show you for real).

Next week I promise – I will be able to show off more of the hidden pockets.    Til next Wed.  “Stamp up a Storm, ink up a wish and send it on to someone to brighten their day”.

~ hugs ~

Madge

A Ladies Diary – Continued Series mini book

Still on vacation and even though we were going to be home after a week we decided to stay!  I think it’s safe to say, we are enjoying the Pacific Ocean immensely! This picture was taken with a full moon.. .. .. Then there is the daytime with a beach to enjoy to the fullest.  We are at Boundary Bay in Tswassen, and in the backbround is the elusive Mt. Baker, WA across the bay.  I say elusive, because it is very shy – not always wanting to share it’s beauty.

OK, to get on to my post today…….  I was so happy that Lora at One Crazy Stamper added Graphics 45, “A Ladies Diary” to her inventory.  I am such a Shabby Chic / Vintage lover……and this paper is to die for!  I have put together a paper bag book for a very, very special lady – she is not a Vintage lover, but I’m hoping that this will sway her a bit.  It is a surprise – so, don’t say anything…….lol.  I have put a great deal of work into this mini album, and decided to share two pages of it at a time.  I LUV, LUV, LUV mini books and with “A Ladies Diary” I have made secret hiding places for journaling and notes. I’ve had a lot of fun thinking up little pockets for secrets.  Unfortunately, since I am not at home, where the book is making it impossible to take pics of how the tags and flaps unfold (). 

I have cut  pieces of the paper to add 3D elements to the pages along with flowers.  I apologize for the paper clips, but the pages would not remain open for photographing.

The two tags on the left side pull out; the tag on the right pulls up and the flap on the right opens up for a hidden pocket.  Don’t you just love the flowers and the clocks for the center folds??  I’ve also used glossy accents throughout this album which is shown on the flowers on the left side keeping a tiny envelope and note in place.

Hope this gives you some inspiration to use “A Ladies Diary” .  Remember, Stamp up a storm, ink up a wish and send it on to someone to brighten their day.

~ hugs ~

Madge

 

 

Bingo Challenge

August is upon us!!  Yikes, it’s scary to think that summer is half gone.  The challenge for the month of August at One Crazy Stamper Challenge is BINGO!  Pick any straight line to embellish your submission and BINGO – you’ve got it made!  Enter the challenge and you’ll have a chance to win some free stuff. 
I’ve chose an image called “Leisel” from the OCS store.  She was fun and fast to color with copics.
Materials used:  Stamps:  “Leisel” from CC Designs, Sentiment from YNS Humming-Bird-Beauty, XPress It Blend Cardstock, Copic Markers, Ranger, Archival Ink – Black, Memory Box Floral Square, Flowers, DSP from stash, Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Weathered Wood, Sakura Stardust Pen, Sakura White Gel Pen,Clear Gloss finish, misc. cardstock from stash.
For the wings, I colored in with the Stardust Pen and then added Glossy Accents to seal the pen. Unfortunately, the camera cannot pick up the effects, but it looks like a gossimer type wing.
I am a huge fan of glossy accents and also Ranger Distress inks.

“Stamp up a storm, ink up a wish and send it on to someone to brighten their day”.
Til next time  ~ hugz ~

Chloe in Pink

Hi all, Madge here for another Wonderful Wednesday at OCS.  I have really stepped out of my “monochromatic Madge” box for this card.  Don’t you just love this image!!??  It is available at OCS and is called Chloe from the Elizabeth Bell Collection of Whimsy Stamps. 
I have to admit, this is really out of the box for me with the bright pink and lime green.  When I looked at the little bee at the right, I know I should have added some stitching around the image – but too late.
Materials used:  Memento tuxedo black ink; Copic Markers; Xpress It blend cardstock; Bo Bunny DP; Flowers; EK Success and MS border punches; Cardstock from stash.
“Stamp up a Storm, ink up a wish and send it on to brighten someone’s day”.
~ rubber hugs ~

Good little pony gets a treat

Quick post on another wonderful Wednesday at OCS .  I’ve chosen a Whimsy Stamp called Good Pony from the Chrissy Armstrong collection.  The challenge at OCS for the month of July is BBQ / food.  I think this qualifies as there is an apple treat for the four legged friend. Can you believe I colored this image and then had to seek out paper to match – with no luck.  I ended up making patterned paper with White Stazon.  Check out the great selection of patterned paper at OCS.    The stars were drawn and hand cut along with the black mats.  The image was stamped onto Xpress it Blend cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, colored with copic markers and cut into a rectangle.  I’ve been trying to use old (really old) products from my stash from 100 years ago…… do you remember “mesh?” I dug some out of my drawer and folded it around the bottom of my card, topping it with a knotted yellow gingham ribbon.
I’ve noticed that there is only ONE entry for the free stamps from OCS!!!  Hope to see your card there so I can visit your blog and say "hello”.
Hope your Wednesday and the rest of the week are warm and sunny.  “Remember, stamp up a storm, ink up a wish and send it on to someone to make their day”.
~ rubber hugs ~

Picnic of Daisies by Sara Kay

HAPPY CANADA DAY!! 

July 1st it is, and it is time for a new challenge at OCS.  This month Lisa chose our theme... "BBQ or Food".  Be sure to enter the challenge for a chance to win free stuff from the OCS store.
I have chosen to use a stamp by Sara Kay - Picnic of Daisies.  You’ll have to overlook my photography, as the lighting and such are not ideal here at the lake. 
I made an easel card, using the Stampin’ Up dies, and Webster's Pages DSP.  I cut a portion of a pattern on the paper to slip my image in behind for a 3-D look.  The image was stamped onto Xpress It Blend with Tuxedo Black Memento ink, and coloured with Copic Markers. The flowers were hand cut from a 1 1/4” circle and rolled – A dot of Viva Decor, Ice White was added to the center for effect.  The butterfly is the newest SU butterfly punch, which I simply drew a pattern on with copic markers.  If you are looking for a WHITE GEL pen – look no further.  The one that I used was a Sakura White Gel Pen…..and it never dries up, lasts forever and it shows up on whatever you chose to use it on!! 
I hope you are all having sunny warm weather to enjoy the weekend.  We are going to have to wait for the sunshine for a couple of days then it will be a heat wave! Winter coats to bathing suits in a day!
Remember, stamp up a storm, ink up a wish and send it on to brighten someone’s day.

~ rubber hugs ~

“Rock that Body” Missie

Hi all, Madge here for another Wonderful Wednesday at OCS. Can you believe it’s almost the end of June!!   I’ve chosen to use a stamp called “Missie”, a Kraftin’ Kimmie stamp available at OCS and made it into a Pop-Up Surprise card.  Here it is flat, folded and ready to mail.

When you pull the bottom tab, “Voila”, a hidden message that also allows the card to become free standing and the image and side DSP pops away from the card.

  

 

 

 

 

Supplies used:  "Missie" by Kraftin' Kimmie/ Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Xpress It blend Cardstock; Copic Markers; DSP from Authentique DS 6 x 6 pad; EK Success Musical Note Punch; misc. Pearls, colored with copic marker and black cardstock.

Hope your day is a great one! – Remember Stamp up a storm, ink up a wish and send it on to someone to make their day!

~ rubber hugz ~

Beautiful Wings

Hi all, Madge here for a late post for OCS’s Wonderful Wednesday.  Camera battery was dead………..  and I must have had a blond senior moment when I suddenly realized, that yes, I do have a scanner!!  (duh!)
Today is a no stamping card, (except for the sentiment).  I’ve chosen to use an absolutely gorgeous die from Lora’s store, called Exotic Butterfly.  They are classified as “small”, but au contraire…….they are absolutely perfect.  AND, there are THREE (3) in the pack  - what a deal!! AND they are absolutely drop-dead gorgeous. So intricately beautiful together or all on their own.
Supplies used:  Exotic Butterfly (set of 3);  Rhinestones; Misc. Cardstock; Sakura Stardust Pen; Brads; Spellbinders Ovals.  Simple, Quick and exotic!
“Remember, stamp (or cut) up a storm, ink up a wish and send it to someone to brighten their day”.
Rubber hugz,

Friends are always there for you!

Hi all, Madge here for another Wednesday.  I hope it’s a wonderful Wednesday for all of you.  I’m sitting inside snug and warm in our 5th wheel at the lake. We just weathered through a torrential downpour. . . . . oh my, will summer ever come??
Today, I’ve got a sweet little card to show you – using a House Mouse Stamp called Chewable Aspirin.  Some days all you need is an aspirin and a friend to make your day better – Right??!! 
Supplies used: 
Stamp:  Chewable Aspirin; Spellbinders, Romantic Rectangles;  Xpress It blend Cardstock; Copic Markers; Tim Holtz Distress inks; My Mind's Eye "Follow Your Heart" 6x6 pad; Flowers; misc. cardstock and a cotton ball, from stash.
Hope your day is brighter already!  “Remember, Stamp up a Storm, ink up a wish, and send it on to someone to brighten their day”.

Sweet Kiki-La-Rue

Hi all, Madge here for the beginning of a new challenge for OCS for the month of June.

  The challenge is a sketch from the talented, Cindy Haffner, a DT member.  Enter your creation from the sketch win free stuff!Supplies used: Sweet Kiki-La-Rue; Xpress It Blend Cardstock; Tuxedo Black Memento Ink; Copic Markers; Pearls; Spellbinders Romantic Rectangles;  DSP and Border punch from stash.

“Remember, Stamp up a storm, ink up a wish and send it on to someone to brighten their day.”

~ rubber hugs ~

 

I’ve chosen a stamp from CC Designs called Sweet-Kiki-La-Rue