Shopping Our Stash Weekly Challenge: Welcome Home - Peaches and Cream

Hello, Crafty Makers!

This week's theme at Shopping Our Stash challenges us to make a project that represents where we live or where we come from.  I was born in Pennsylvania, lived for nine years in Florida, and now call Georgia home.  I decided to go with Georgia because I have been in the Metro-Atlanta area since 1970. 

 It should be no surprise that I decided to embrace 

"The Georgia Peach and Cream"

I used one of my off-brand $2.99 dies to create this "Peaches and Cream" gatefold card.  I don't mind waiting for these dies to ship from China because the shipping is free and three dollars beats thirteen to fifteen dollars every time.  Actually, this set came with two dies this floral and a vintage lamp post die.

The vellum is such an elegant touch and I like the graphic tension that is created by using the rustic twine against the elegance of the rhinestone-bedecked floral and vellum gatefolds.   The Georgia Peach sentiment strip also brings another rustic element to the design. I think the project embodies the spirit of Metropolitan Atlanta a great mix of both rustic and elegant living!

I created my own peaches using a Ranger Blending Tool

 I simply could not represent Georgia without including a little "Pine Green" since we are also known for our Pine Trees.  I looked through my stash but did not have a single stamp or die of Dogwoods or of our fabulous Azaleas!

"The Official Georgia Peach"

These fun gatefold cards are easy to make and there is plenty of room to write long notes!

 Hello, from Decatur, Georgia!  We just love all y'all!

HUGZ!

Chana Malkah

Sisterhood of The Snarky Stampers - Weekly Challenge - "L" is for Leaves

Hello, Crafty Makers!

My goal this year is to learn a lot of new techniques and to use old supplies, tools, and materials I have been hoarding since the 1980's that I've never used.

This is the first of two cards I created for the "Leaf" challenge over at the Sisterhood of The Snarky Stampers.  I was looking for inspiration to use my Perfect Pearl mica powders that I haven't touched for years and surprise, surprise, Jennifer McGuire posted a new video this week on that very subject.

This card was actually created using the residual VersaMark ink on the image after the main stamping has been done.  My VersaMark pad needs replacing and I think a fresh pad would have left behind more ink and given a better image.   I also used textured paper and that may have had an impact.  All in all, I am pleased with the results.

Here is a better shot of the gold mica stamping as well as the background stamp.  I colored some elements of the background stamp using my Arteza Brush Markers.  I am not an artist so I don't try to do fancy shading, etc.  I just add little bits of color and keep it moving.  

HUGZ!

CHANA MALKAH

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What a wonderful stash clearing exercise using the following stuff:

Materials:

Cardstock:  Neenah "Solar White", Bazzill Basics Lavender, Gold CS

Perfect Pearls: Sunshine Sparkle

Arteza Brush Markers

Heartfelt Creations: Bella Rose Vintage Background Stamp

Gold Ribbon (stash, have no idea but I think it was in Michael's sale bin)

Want 2 Scrap Baby Bling Rhinestones

Finish Spray (I used Aleene's Matte Finish) this is optional, you could use water.

White Craft Foam or Foam Tape.  I used Craft Foam.

Tools:

Soft makeup brush (works just as well as the Tim Holtz brush)

Trimmer

Strong Adhesive

Project Sizes:

Base: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2", Gold Panel: 4.0" x 5-1/4", Stamped Panel: 3-3/4" x 5.0"

Challenges Entered:

Sisterhood of The Snarky Stampers - L  is for Leaves

Shopping Our Stash Challenge #209 - Country Gingham

Hello, Crafty Peeps!

This week, at Shopping Our Stash, we want you to

 show us your GINGHAM STYLE!  

Create the project of your choice, we only ask that you follow two simple rules:

1.  Use items from your stash and let us know what those items are.

2.   Use checkers/checks or squares. 

Here is my "Country" Gingham Style

Last year, I took advantage of Crafty Steals "Bundle Sales."  One of my favorite 6"x6" pads was WRMK's Country Livin', I think the designs are super cute.  I have been hoarding this pad, but this challenge was the perfect vehicle for these fabulous papers. The sentiment image is from one of the cut-apart pages which have a lot of ephemera.  (If you like these designs, Crafty Steals has the pads for $2.99.) 

  I give most of my cards to my SIL for her church,  so I usually leave the inside blank.

Although, I think, I may keep this one for my stash.  Selfish me!

Supply List:

We R Memory Keepers -  Country Livin' 6"x6" Paper Pad (36 Sheets- 2 of each design)

Neenah Linen Card Stock - Natural White

Burnt Sienna Cardstock - From my stash (I think I ordered it from Cards and Pockets)

Gingham Ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon

Distress Inks: Vintage Photo, Bundled Sage

Pearls - Want2Scrap

Clock Charm - Want2Scrap

Misc.: Double-sided foam tape, Elmer's School Glue, Distressing Tool

Thanks for stopping by!  Hope to see an entry from you in the challenge!

Hugz,

Chana

Check Out My Teammates' fabulous designs
Leslie

Alica

Deena

Lauren

Donna

Chris

Barb

Today Is A Good Day

Hello, Crafty Peeps

This project began life as an entry into the Kraft Challenge Journal Challenge, but then I realized their theme is "Thankful" and my card does fit the challenge.  So, I had to change direction.  I ended up using pearls again because I needed to use the loose pearls that I "lost" while working on other projects.  Sometimes it is fun just to make a card because I want to.  This is one of those times!

Hugs,

Chana

The Prima Flower was a nice find in my stash.  I don't know about anyone else, but I have a little happy dance that I do when I find the "perfect" embellishment or paper in my stash!

This wonderful cut a part came from Graphic 45's Typography Collection

The Back Story

Card Stock: Recollections Kraft CS and Recollections Black CS

Designer Paper and Cut A Part: Graphic 45 "Typography"

Embossing Folder: Craft Concepts "In Stitches"

Stamp: Bo Bunny Stamps - "Love Letters" Clear Stamp

Punch: Fiskars Squeeze Punch - Postage Stamp

Pearls: Want2Scrap Adhesive Back Mini Pearls

Misc.: Fiber Ribbon; Prima Flower

Challenges Entered:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
Deep Ocean Challenge - Favorite Color Combination
Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes
Tip Top Tuesday - Be Krafty (use Kraft CS or make something using Kraft CS)

613 Avenue Create - Make A Shaped Card - "Isn't She Lovely? Isn't She Beautiful"

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This week at Avenue 613 Create, we are challenging you to make a shaped card.  Because of all the wonderful Decorative Dies, shaped cards have now become more and more popular!  Rick St. Dennis gave me this awesome image as a gift! I had several ideas on how to present this image, and, as usual, my final design does not reflect any of those ideas.  Ah, Creativity, thy name is Uncertainty!

 "Sunflower" by Rick St. Dennis

I don't use a lot of crystal, but I have lately been drawn to the wonderful border bling at Want2Scrap.  I was so disappointed that I had spent my craft budget for the month by the time I found out W2S was having a 50% off sale.  I like to keep a fairly large inventory of pearls and rhinestones on hand.  Sometimes just flipping through my inventory, I will be inspired

The Center Step Cut is the perfect easel for many of the Fancy Dies.  Not only do they provide wonderfully decorative edges for your frame, but also you can layer them, insert fabric/textures behind them, and you can use different orientations.

Supplies:  
Designer Papers:  G45 A Ladies' Diary, My Mind's Eye - Indie Chic "Saffron" 
CS-Bazill - Textured Peach, The Paper Company Kraft CS Sheets.  
Embellishments: Prima Flowers - Engraver Collection;  Brads: Bo Bunny - Timepiece; Ticket: Prima Wood Tickets - Cherished Moments
Large Tag:  Office Depot Regular Item Tag (Distress Paints: Tarnished Brass, Brushed Pewter, Antiqued Bronze; Small Tag: G45 A Place In Time (the tag was swiped with Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink)
Violin/Script Stamp: LaBlanche Stamps. (The image was stamped on a piece of Neenah Classic Cream CS using Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I then tapped lightly and randomly with Vintage Photo DI
Bling: Want2scrap Beautiful Bling-Chevron, Stickles
Fabric: Cheesecloth

Challenges:  
LacySunshine Challenge - Anything But A Square
Scrappy Frog Challenge - Free Choice (Anything Goes)
Cupcake Craft Challenge - Lots of Layers
Fashionista Challenge - Vintage or Shabby
Lawnscaping Challenge - Bling
Make It Monday - Always Anything Goes
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - Step or Easel Card
The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes
Stampotique Designer's Challenge - Anything Goes
Stamp n' Doodle - Anything Goes

Friendship's Garden- Color Challenge

Hi, Cardies!  This week at Friendship's Garden we have color challenge to help keep those mojo juices running.  We would like for you to create a birthday card using the colors in the Pinterest inspiration photo!  Just Remember "NO STAMPING" except for your Sentiment.  You can use digis, but they must be pre-colored! Here is your inspiration

Thinking of You - Outlawz DT Card

Outlawz Greeting Card Challenge 12-19-11 -Bling It!

I wish my camera (of course it is the camera) had captured the glitter on this card.  In real life it is so pretty.  I am not a big glitter fan and use it infrequently, but I must say I like how this card tured out.  The crystal bead chain that I laced through the bottom is hard to see on the picture but is really stunning in person. Well enough bragging on my own card.  Hop over to OutLawz and enter one of our challenges.  

  The Flourish is  from Cheery Lynn (Made in the USA!!!)

Supplies: Neenah Solar White Linen,  pink dp from my stash, brad and pearls from Want2Scrap, crystal beads from my stash.







May You Be Comforted

Unfortunately, in the past week I have had to design two sympathy cards.  Since I only have one stamp collection with sympathetic sentiments, I had to use design paper to enhance each design.  I rarely repeat cards.  The first card was designed for a co-worker who lost his mother-in-law.

Because this card was designed for a male, I tried to use a masculine dp and a simple sentiment.

This card was designed for my daughter to give to her manager.  Because this card is being addressed to both the manager and his wife, and also because of their relative positions in the company, (He is the company President, my daughter is the Corporate Controller and VP of Finance and Accounting) I wanted a card that would be elegant and yet maintain the appropriate professional distance.

DEETS: Card 1- Neenah Solar White Linen CS, Recollections Printed Scrapbook paper; Image: Stampendous "Encouraging Words" collection; Sentiment: Heartfelt Creations' "Classic Message" set;  Ink: Momento Rich Cocoa, Pearls: Want 2 Scrap

Card 2 - Colorplan Bagdad Brown CS, Neenah Classic Crest Baronial Ivory; Martha Stewart  Designer Paper Pad, Recollections' "Fashionably Chic" Paper Pad; Image and Sentiment: Stampendous "Encouraging Words" collection; Momento Rich Cocoa Ink; Pearls: Want 2 Scrap