Great News to Share and an "FBS" Card and Kit

Hi all,  to those of you who do pop in from time-to-time, I have fantastic news to share!!  I have been given the honor to design for a Newsletter for WHIMSY STAMPS!  Yea!!  I've been sitting on the news for a couple of weeks - and I'm a little excited!!

My first post for the Newsletter and I'm a wee bit nervous (ok, a lot).  Anxiety stress, is the worse kind....lol. Here in the Okanagan Valley, we have beautiful sunny days - with snow all around us - and later in the season we even have flowers blooming with snow heaped up in our yards.  Bizarre!  The end of winter is also the end of flu and cold season.  I've chosen to make a "FBS" kit.  FBS, you ask?  Feel Better Soon.  I've topped it with an easel card using the absolutely adorable stamp, Holly", before I put it aside for the season.  She is also a little fairy.... and the mere thought of a fairy makes one feel better in an instant - especially this little cutie.
You might notice the difference in my image from the original stamp - because I did Mirror image stamping to reverse the image.  

I shall skip the part of how I constructed the front as it is quite self-explanatory. 
I had a "FBS" kit in mind when I created this project.  I downloaded some beautiful papers from Whimsy's digital paper collection "Digital Magnolia Spring Blossom Papers", from the ever-so-talented Michele R.  Oh my, soft colors, subtle and beautiful!  Talk about instant gratification!!
A box to fill with "FB" stuff was next.  Kleenex, hand cream, lip balm, and stash teas were the items that came to mind.  Some careful measuring, and not so careful cutting, gave me a box bottom that fell 1/8" short of the little pkt. of Kleenex.  Not to worry - the Kleenex fit sideways.
Note:  I made a little wrapper from more of the Spring Blossom papers to pretty up the Kleenex.
Tip:  Perfect weight for a sturdy box bottom is a cereal box or the "lightweight chipboard" from the back of those 12" x 12" paper pads. 
My box measures 4 1/4" x 6" x 1 1/2, giving me enough real estate to put my items into.  (4 1/2" would have been better) (groan).
I wanted a drop-down lid that would act as a cover to fall into place over the contents.  2 1/8" was added to both sides of the box measurements. I then scored the box measurement in the center of the card stock.  I lined up a border punch (EK Success), folded the corners, and glued them to make a fitted lid (like a fitted bedspread).  (I added the flatback pearls to cover up a small rip).
The back of the box was hinged to the back of the easel card to join them. The top was decorated with more of those luscious papers of Michele's and a soft cranberry toule bow was added on top of a pop dot for a "stopper".

Supplies used:

"Holly"  by Sylvia Zet for Wee Stamps / Whimsy Stamps  

Digital Magnolia Spring Blossom Papers by Michele R    

Off White Cherry Blossoms - Whimsy Buds

Xpress it blending card

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copic Markers: Skin:  R00, E11, R20  Hair:  E30, E31, E34, E37  Scarf & warmers:  R81, R83, R39  Sweater:  B91, B93, C1  Leaves & Branch:  YG63, YG03,  E53, E49,

Misc. (wings)  Sakura Stardust Pen, (snow) Matte White Glossy Accents and White Embossing Powder, SU die cut; Get Well Stamp, fern punch, MS Border punch, EK Success border punch, card stock from stash, sewing machine.

I hope you enjoy my finished project - I had lots of fun (and frustration) getting it to work.  A tree was definitely harmed in the making of this project.  lol
"Remember, stamp up a storm, ink up a wish and send it on to someone to make their day".

Mirror image stamping

• Gather the following and have them in front of you.

Well-inked stamp pad, acetate, (sized to fit your stamp), white cardstock and your stamp ready to ink up.
You must act quickly to get a clear stamped image.

• Lay your acetate right beside the cardstock and ink up your image.
• Quickly stamp onto the acetate (being careful not to wiggle the stamp).
• Flip the acetate onto the cardstock and burnish with your finger (do not wiggle acetate or the paper).
• Remove the acetate and "voila", your image is reversed, ready to color.

Tilda with Ribbon Heart Scarf

Happy TGIF day!!  A very sweet person happened to have a Birthday this week, and I made her a card fitting for the chilly surroundings we have in the Okanagan Valley.

The Magnolia Stamp I used is called "Tilda with Ribbon Heart Scarf". I don't see her in the Magnolia-licious store, but I'm sure Diana can order it in for you if you wish to have her in your Stamping Inventory.

Matching papers is not a favorite of mine, so I created the background using a masking technique and sponging over with pastel die inks.  There are glittery snowflakes stamped over top of the technique.

I adore seeing Tilda come to life with a bit of color.  Face and hair are the first!   

Copics used:  Skin:  R00; E01; E11

Hair:  Y21; Y28; Y26

Clothing:  BG00; BG10; B81; B60; B83; C1; C4; C7.

I am entering into the following challenges:

Tilda's Town Challenge 37 - Celebrate!

Magnolia-Licious Challenge Blog  - color inspiration

Remember, ink up a stamp, stamp up a wish, and send it on to someone to make their day a happy one!

"Kaydance"

Short and very late wonderful Wednesday post for today due to unexpected circumstances.  I've used an Elizabeth Bell stamp from OCS called Kaydance.

Materials used:  Xpress It blend cardstock, Copic Markers, Memento, Tuxedo Black Ink, Whimsy Stamp "Kaydance"SEI dp, MS border / corner punch.

Take care til next time.

Madge

Kraftin' Relaxes Me! Can You Relate?!

A dear friend of mine has a "Crafting Companion" and when I saw this stamp, I knew it was perfect image to color up for her Birthday this month.

The stamp I used is from Krafting Kimmie, called Krafty Katastrophe.  I can relate, with two little Shih Tzu's.... (my little Shitz). 

The Image was stamped onto Xpress It blend cardstock using Memento, Tuxedo Black. I used my treasured Copic Markers to color,then dabbed on copious amounts of glue and glitter (doesn't show up in the picture, of course).   I colored the ink spill black,  then added glossy accents to give it some "pop".  A multifineliner pen was used to doodle around the edges of the dp.   The flower was created using three flowers layers, all sponged with Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Barn Door. Doily, fern leaves, from stash.

Hope this inspires you to get crafting, alone or not-so-alone.  Be sure to drop in on the ONE CRAZY STAMPER STORE for some great bargains and the ONE CRAZY STAMPER  blog for some inspiration with our January "Anything Goes" challenge.

 I am entering this card into the following challenges:

• Let's Craft and Create - anything goes
• Pin and Tack: Spark Your Creativity
• Favorite things ~ (Copic Markers)

hugz,

Happy Tilda

Here I am for a second card for the day!!  woohoo!  The card is for another January Birthday to be mailed, thus the minimal embellishments.

I had colored this image a very long time ago, but decided that there are actually a lot of people who love the snow and it makes them happy.  (I remember being at a very popular Ski Resort on the first snowfall, to wake up to people dancing and singing in the street).  My daughter and I joined in until the wee hours of the morning.

The image is "Happy Tilda". I have popped her up and have her stepping out of the frame.  The background has been embossed with white snowflakes and sponged with Concord Distress ink, then stamped with a script stamp. 

Rubber hugs, inky wishes, 

Tilda with Skates

I have finally found some spare time to color up my absolutely favorite images.  Magnolias!  I have volunteered to make Birthday Cards for a great group that I belong to - Magnolia-licious.  One of the members volunteered her time to send Birthday Cards to all the members, such a monumental undertaking! I volunteered to help out with the Canadian members - and she accepted my offer.

Here is my first card to be sent.  Tilda with Skates - for a January Birthday.  Here in Canada January means snow or rain.  Nevertheless, most of Canada is white at this time of the year. 

It was fun digging out some supplies** that I haven't used in a very long time.

• XPress it Blend Cardstock;
• Copic Markers;
• Magnolia Stamp "Tilda with Skates" **;
• White Embossing Powder;
• SU Snowflake Stamps;**
• Snowflake Border Punch;**
• Script Stamp (Hero Arts)**;
• SU Lovely Lavender C/S;**
• Sakura Glitter Pen;
• Tim Holtz "Concord" distress ink;

I just love the snow........  in a postcard, picture or from my front window while sitting beside a cozy fireplace.

This card will be entered in ~

Favorite Things at Natalie and Amy's Challenge Blog

Let's Craft and Create - anything goes

Spark your Creativity #5 - Anything goes

Platypus Creek - anything goes

Lexi's Creations Challenge 81 - anything goes

Penny's Paper Crafty #109 - anything goes

Stamp-N-Doodle - Something Neglected (**)

Rubber hugs, inky wishes,

Thank you Collages

Since this is my first post for the New Year it is only fitting that I wish you all a Very Happy New Year with Good Health and much Prosperity.

Today I've chosen to show a couple of Thank You Notes that I made for hostesses over the holiday season.  I used Whimsy's  "Time Flies" available at the OCS Store. 

I used Watermark Stamp Pad and Gold Embossing Powder to stamp the graduated layers of Vanilla cardstock. All pieces were sponged with Frayed Burlap to add further dimension and  matted with gold and black.  Extra embossed clocks were cut out and  popped onto the front of the cards for Dimension.
For the second card I added one more layer, and added a double red organza bow with a black brad for the center.mounted onto a clock popped up with pop dots.

Hope this gives you some inspiration to add
to the "Anything Goes Challenge at One Crazy Stamper"  We'll be looking forward to seeing your entries.

 

Have a Jolly "Holly" Christmas

Hi all, Madge here for another Wonderful Wednesday at OCS.  I'm in panics-ville mode as the "Most Happiest Day of the Year" approaches.  I've decided to kill two birds with one  stone for my post today........  Double Duty, so to speak.
I've chosen the beautiful  Whimsy Stamp, "Holly" - available at OCS and turned her into a Nugget Candy Card filled with a Hershey's Nuggets surprise for a very sweet friend.  This is #9 with three more to make before "the big day".  These will be hand delivered - unlike two that were mailed!  Yikes, that was expensive!
I Stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo black ink onto Xpress It blend Cardstock and colored it with my favorite medium.....copic markers.  Cardstock layers are from a stash of paper scraps that I have been neglecting to use.  (I won't bore you with details).
Whimsy's "Holly" stamp;  Copic Markers; Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Viva Decor pen (snow); Cherry Lynn Fanciful Flourish;Glossy Accents; Stickles (on flowers) and Brads, flowers and punchies from stash.
I apologize, but once again my links do not seem to be working without giving me an error message...... grrrrr. 
I want to wish all of you  A Very Merry Christmas  - from our house to yours. See you here next week.

Dress it up or Dress it down

Hi all, Madge here for a Quick Christmas Card.  Are you feeling the pressure yet??  I am, with still a few special cards to make, baking, cleaning, etc. etc.  I have a Quick Christmas Card for you today.
The only stamping involved is the Merry Christmas sentiment.
Die Cuts are Memory Box Dies, which are overlaid.  I used double-sided tape on the ornament base, added Glitter Ritz glitter and pressed the overlay on top. I did the same for the silver edging.  More frugal than purchasing those expensive sparkle sheets.
Until next time.   hugz, Madge

Krafty Kate

Hi all, Madge here with a project using "Krafty Kate"   How appropriate for that "crafty person" on your  card list any time of the year!
Materials used:  Xpress It Blend Cardstock; Tuxedo Black Memento Ink; Tim Holtz, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink; Copic Markers:  R00, E11, R20, W0, W2, Y26, Y28, R39, R22, YG91.YG93,YG95,YG97, BG00; White gel pen; Ice White Viva Decor Pearl Pen;  Spellbinders, Lables 23; Papers from BoBunny "Noel" collection. Buttons, snowflake punch and ribbon from stash.
I am entering the following challenges:
Papertake Weekly challenge - Ribbons and Pearls
TTCRD 46 - anything goes 
Challenges 4 Everybody - anything goes 
Loves  Rubber Stamps - anything goes

Whimsy's Holly

Hi all,  Madge here for another Wonderful Wednesday.  I was very reluctant to post my project for this week as Shari (our Terrific Tuesday girl), did a absolutely marvelous project using the same image.  (We both have excellent taste - !!  Amazing how two images the same can turn out so differently. 
I stamped my image on Copic Xpress It Blend Cardstock, with Tuxedo Black Memeno ink, colored it with copics and die cut the image.  Barn Door distress ink was sponged onto the die cut to give it a bit of color.  I also added some machine sewing and then sponged on Versamark and applied White Embossing Powder.

Materials used:
Holly from Whimsy Stamps
Xpress It Blend Cardstock;
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Sketch Markers
 Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Barn Door)
White Viva Decor pen;
Spellbinders and Memory Box dies
White Embossing Powder

Happy Stamping!