Here are some 'Shiny Objects' to distract you, encourage you, inspire you... Enjoy it... I look forward to seeing you back again soon!
Monday, November 29, 2010
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)!
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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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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...