Here are some 'Shiny Objects' to distract you, encourage you, inspire you... Enjoy it... I look forward to seeing you back again soon!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Christmas Time it is!
There is a ton of new stuff at the shop and there will be nothing new coming in now until the new year...inventory is at the end of the month so I really do not want anymore to count than I have to!
With everyone jumping on the Tim Wagon - I restocked the Stampers Anonymous stamps so you too could have some fun. I didn't get to as many as I had wanted (I only got to two) as life as usual got in the way. Here are the two I was able to do...
Notice the difference from this one to his original? Of course it is not a cool as his - but I will say I like my bird better! I didn't have the proper die so I went a hunting on the net for a cardinal (which for some reason means Christmas to me) found a good one - printed it off and traced the image onto grunge board and followed the rest of his steps! Don't be afraid to adapt the tags to use what you have as well. The whole purpose of the tags is simply INSPIRATION (and of course techniques). If you don't have the exact stamp he uses - look through your stash of stamps or stickers and use them!
I did have some great brain waves of what I was going to do with all the ones I was going to make though...wanna hear?
How about displaying them on this? Clip them on and show them off!Or why not try the Photo Carousel?
You've worked hard on these tags - why not show them off?! You can even simply use a bulletin board that hangs in your craft room for continuous inspiration...you decide!
Another brainwave I had - was why keep it to 12 tags of Christmas? Why not do the same for Valentines Day, Easter, Halloween, Summer, Winter...you get the idea?! Use your stamps, papers, stickers, inks and paints - go ahead, have some fun!
Other new items include - Tim Holtz's Color Wash, Idealogy, Re Inkers, Alterations, Grungeboard Elements ; KI Memories Sew Cute Die Cut Calendar pages; Maya Road; Bazzill Envelopes and so much more!
Monday, December 6, 2010
How are you doing?
Okay, I will fess up - it hasn't been just one other blog...there have been a few!
Ali Edwards
Teresa Collins
Maya Road
My Mind's Eye
Some of these links are over to the right here...'other shiny objects' - but be careful, you may not get anything done today!
A great tip is if you have a favorite company - check out to see if they have a blog and head over there for some inspiration - there are some pretty talented people out there that are always willing to share, take advantage of it on those days when you have none of your own!
On that note - I am off to actually work in the shop for a change vs the Internet....wish me luck!
Monday, November 29, 2010
are you ready?
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Interesting Trend...
This one really caught my eye....Jillibean Soup. Bo Bunny has an ongoing segment called Recycle Reuse. There are tons more out there...but I would have to go through my history for hours to try and find them all. I know even at the class I took on the weekend (see previous post) the instructor used the packaging in three different elements. I guess if you really think of it...the possibilities are endless.
I remember over a year ago Tim Holtz made a comment on one of his videos that he uses the plastic outer packaging from his line to use as keepsake holders or even the larger pieces he will cut and run through his dies or even texture fades...kinda makes you want to create a bit doesn't it?
Now if I could only find the time...SQUIRREL!
...on that note - I'm outta here!
Monday, November 15, 2010
I took a class!
Here are a few pictures of what I have done so far...
This is a small (approx 5x7") coil bound scribbler that has been gypsified and is a cool addition to the project.
Products used: 7 Gypsies - Library Drawer, Gaffer Tape(s), Paddington Paper Collection, Gypsy Market Papers, Tags (97% Complete), Antiquarium Journal Pages, Photo Carousel Dividers, Transparencies, Stickers (97% Complete - Year), Paddington Clear Stamp & misc metal embellishments; Tim Holtz - Tissue Tape, papers; Maya Road Kraft Envelopes; misc office papers & embellishments (as well as some made by Kathleen herself); misc ribbons (Maya Road, Making Memories & Prima...I think)!
I am thinking I would like to do another - but this time not do the yearly theme...make it a PHOTO theme! I think using the 7 Gypsies Photo Carousel product line could prove to be very interesting!Just imagine...Photo Carousel General Cards, Gypsy Market Photo Carousel Cards, Photo Carousel Index Tabs, Photo Carousel Office Cards, and so on (just do a search on the site for photo carousel and it will all come up).
**Blog Edit...I just had yet another shiny moment (gotta love those...squirrel!....), what about combining two favs - 7Gypsies AND Tim Holtz! My heart is a twitter! I am seeing loads of metals and those B E A U TI FUL paper stacks cut with On the Edge Dies and ...!** 11/16/10
Remember a few days back I had said I was going to actually scrap? Well I did...not much, but I did - just need to take a few pictures and post. I will try later this week. It is a busy week so no promises!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Pending Pre Orders!
Tim Holtz Alterations (by Sizzix) are yet another item that seems to be hard to get right now! I have several of the items coming: UPDATED - NOW ALL IN STOCK!
Texture Fades - Snow Flurries/Snowman; Merry Christmas/Vintage Holiday; Postcard/Sheet Music; December Calendar/Holiday Words
Dies - Reindeer Flight; Tag & Bookplate; Mini Baroque; Carved Ornaments; Snow Tree; Winter Wonder
One the Edge Dies - Townscape; Snow Flurries
And finally some more ranger...Dabbers! If you have been following the 2Peas Thinking Inking you will find some pretty cool ideas or once again head over to Ranger and Tim will show you some interesting tricks! I only have two colors in right now...but more are on their way (they promised me)!
Oh, and one more thing that seems to be hard to keep in stock are the Ink Blending Tool (foam) - I have 2 dozen on order and they too hopefully will be here soon! There are refills in stock though (thankfully)! On a cool note - when I was surfing the Ranger blog the other day I came across this..way cool! Thinking I may have to get some more of these too!
I'm off....tootles!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Pure Excitement!
I am sure most of you are like me and have a substantial stash of 7Gypsies (and Timmy) but really...what if I could not get anymore of it? My goal is to actually use it this year (you don't have to remind me that this year is almost over)! Okay then, that will be my goal for 2011! Happy now?
With some warm water, soap and this scrubbie - all those inky fingers are gone gone gone! This scrubbie not only removes ink but paints, glues, mediums and solvents!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Can I have some more please...
I keep saying how I want a day to create...then I say I want a day to create...now I am saying I NEED A DAY TO CREATE! Can anyone else relate to that one? I have so many ideas busting out of this pea brain of mine - one day I will surprise you all with some actual visual inspiration for a change!
So - new stuff....
The much awaited 7 Gypsies Mini Ephemera (Gypsy & Vintage) has finally arrived along with the long lost Paddington Tags!
How about trying something new on your next Christmas card? How about Flocking? Stampendous is one of the best. I just brought a few in for you to try. Not sure how to do it? Head over here to see just what it is all about.
Some new Bo Bunny - most of the embellishments but no paper!?! Got to love those companies now don't ya!
This is a talented lady out of the states that creates amazing tags and paper embellishments out of recycled papers and prints with soy ink! Her footprint on the environment is pretty small - something to be very proud of! Check it out here!
So now onto some ideas....
The one thing I am thinking of right now is mini books (like that is new) - but the twist I think would be cool....drum roll.....
You know all those kits you have kicking around - completed and not - how about taking the instructions from one of the completed ones and using a DIFFERENT paper pack (and embellishments) to make a new and different version! If you can't do that - with any luck next week I will have a few ideas ready for you to try!
Thinking of making some Christmas cards this year? Head over to Two Peas in a Bucket and check out Jennifer McGuires Thinking Inking class - it is FREE! She has a ton of ideas and several that I am going to try! Note there is a 2009 edition as well!
So that is about it for now - supper time is here and I have nothing pulled out or even a clue what to make! Drake is downstairs and keeps coming up asking what is for supper and I think Bob has given up on me actually making a hot supper again! So I am off to kitchen land to see what I can create (that will have to do for now)!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
New Product & New Inspiration!
Speaking of Christmas - loads of new papers and embellishments from Bo Bunny and Lily Bee Designs
Loads of restocked Distress Inks, Tim Holtz Idea-ology, Paper Collections (Fancy Pants & My Mind's Eye), and adhesives! For all you ladies that were at the retreat earlier this month and fell in love with the crazy coil brads from Karen Foster Design! Just a few came in so get them while you can!
Now for the inspiration...
I have been looking for a while now for some different ideas on how to use my 7 Gypsies Library Drawer. I have found a few - some of my favorites over at 7 Gyspies themselves...check it out here.You can find loads more inspirations and uses for this item here!
Have you thought about Halloween lately? I don't know about you, but I always like to make some cool little goodie bags for some of my favourite kidlets! One of the ladies at the retreat earlier this month made some cool punch art halloween candy covers. To give the proper credit..you can find several of these over at Splitcoast Stampers (that's where Dianne got her inspiration & these are her creations) and this is what I found! If you do a search for "halloween punch art" you will find some fun stuff!
More new and restocked items due in later this week!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Ditto...
Webster's Pages has several amazing new paper kits and coordinating ribbons & fibres too! The coordinating fibres, ribbons and such are amazing~
I was only able to get my hands on a select few of the papers (6) but I will say they are my favs! There are also coordinating gems and ribbon!
There are three extra coordinating textured cardstocks as well that I am pretty sure you will want too!
...and yet another hot item from the retreat that are in LIMITED stock - so grab it now as I have not been able to find more (yet)!
The McGill Paper Drill... it is HOT HOT HOT!
Speaking of hot...how about 3L's newest adhesive treat - MyStik! Make it yours today.
NEW Tim Holtz! Yes finally some new Timmy! Idea-ology (five new items) and Sizzix (5 new items)...sorry just teaser for now!That Other Neutral Triptych
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Here is the next project I worked on - this is from waaaaay back in October! I started it at the last Tomahawk retreat. It is once again ...
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That Other Neutral Triptych wrapped canvases 10x10x1.5" (x3) professional grade artist materials I worked on this smaller series at ...
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"The Neutral One" 24x24x1.5" wrapped canvas professional grade artist materials -acrylics This is my "I've lost co...