Sunday, September 28, 2014

Winner Show it off Saturday Linky Party and Trick or Treat

Trick or Treat
and 
adorable little Frankie Chick 
from 
tag and tag top
from 


Winner of the Saturday September 20th 
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#12 Tina H

Now I don't really like bats but I will 
make a big exception on this one
so adorable I don't even mind the fangs
the yellow moon is the perfect backdrop
and the sentiment perfect. 

Tina,
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Saturday, September 27, 2014

Show it off Saturday Linky Party and BOO!


So proud of myself still working out of my pile 
of last year's leftovers. Making a dent 
The Boo and ghost
Polka Dot Parade #7 Mini Stamp Set

A BIG thanks to Lisa 
A Mermaids Crafts  
for helping me this week  
with watermarks! 

for now found on Picasa you can watermark
all photos you upload from your google web folders
nothing fancy but works for now. Will use the info 
Lisa gave me for a "fancy" one. 

I didn't think this was a big deal until recently
saw one of my cards on pinterest linked to a different blog
no mention or link back to my blog.

I encourage everyone to watermark and protect 
your work it's worth the effort

Show it off Saturday 
Linky Party
any Project, handmade item, 
card or Layout
one entry per person please
winner will received
8 skeins of  seam binding ribbon
colors will vary depending on availability 
have some fun new fall colors!




Thursday, September 25, 2014

Think about it Thursday

Today I am thinking about paper trimmers
What kind do you use do you have more that one?
I have a 12x12 Guillotine 2 in cutter combo
great for mass producing
I have had this since 2007
and a screw came off in a place I can't get it back on
so it is a little jiggly
have been thinking about getting a new trimmer not sure what to get
would love the
Tonic 12X6 Guillotine Paper Trimmer by it is out of stock
every where I searched
also  
on my desk I have a 9" Surecut paper trimmer
form Fiskar 
 
Can't wait to see what everyone else has and how they like their trimmers
 
Happy paper cutting
 
Karen
 
 
 

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Winner September 13th Linky Party and Trick or Treat

pattern papers by Doodlebug Designs
Trick or Treat and Pumpkin Chick
Pumpkin Face from Papertrey Ink
stitched border die from My Creative Time
film strip die from Pretty Pink Posh

Winner of the September 13th 
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#16 Judy

This hand painting glass is so pretty and is an amazing gift. 
Judy explains the technique in her blog post not to difficult with
stunning results. Filled with the candy anyone would love 
to receive this.

Judy
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and I will get your ribbon in the mail to you

Karen 

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Show it off Saturday Linky party and Waterfall Halloween Folio



Ginger from 
did an amazing tutorial
I saw on Youtube
I did a Halloween one for my 
little Emma
put last year's halloween picture in 
and then every year I can put a new picture 
can't wait for this years!


Show it off Saturday 
Linky Party
any Project, handmade item, 
card or Layout
one entry per person please
winner will received
8 skeins of  seam binding ribbon
colors will vary depending on availability 
have some fun new fall colors!






Thursday, September 18, 2014

Think about it Thursday

Today thinking about adhesive & glue
What brands are your favorites
what do you use most often.
I think I have tried almost all of them
bought an atg gun when that was the craze
found because I sit when I make my cards and my desk
is not that large that really didn't work for me
I do use it for certain things but not that often
got the
Martha Stewart Adhesive roller 
didn't like this one
saw Lori Whitlock use
Zip Dry 
that kept getting clogged so that was a NO
so the one I found that works for me is the TomBow glue runner
 and I can get the
refills at AC Moore in at 3 pack for $9.99 with a 40% off coupon

for 3D projects I like
Scotch and TomBow multi and scor tape
 Due use glue dots under my bows and for buttons
for tiny things
can't beat a Zig glue pen 
for layering I use
Scotch Foam Tape
get the "Big" roll at Staples 
and I know they aren't the cheapes
t but I love them
so easy to use
Stampin up Dimensionals

for things I want to make sure
that they NEVER come off
I use Glossy accents

for sequins
Ranger multi medium matte
Hope you day holds together.... ;)
Karen  

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Winner Aug 31st Linky Party and Open if you Dare

Saw a card on the Sizzix blog
but I had to kick it up a notch
I coated the
 with some versa mark ink
then a coat of 
repeated this process three times 
once the embossing cools 
you bend the paper and crack the embossing 
looks like cracked glass 
the skelton is from 

2009 Halloween Tags Stamp Set
papers from My Mind's Eye

The Winner of the August 31st 
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#6 Veronica G
okay back in the day I so wanted a pair of cat eye glasses like these
because they were super cool as is this fab gift card holder
the fun summer colors remind me of yummy sherbert
perfect papers for this awesome 
gift card Holder!

Veronica 
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and I will get your ribbon in the mail to you

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Show it off Saturday and Linky Party and Happy Halloween


Tag-its #7 Mini Stamp Set
Papers from DoodbleBug 

Must say I love this little set 
can't wait to fill that little box
with some Halloween treats 



Show it off Saturday 
Linky Party
any Project, handmade item, 
card or Layout
one entry per person please
winner will received
8 skeins of  seam binding ribbon
colors will vary depending on availability 
have some fun new fall colors!







Thursday, September 11, 2014

Think about it Thursday

I am not going to lie about it when I am at work my mind wanders
always day dreaming about crafting.
Seems I have lots of questions but don't always have the answers.
Who better to ask that all my bloggy friends....
so today my question is
Do you work standing up or sitting down or a combination?
I have my scrap room set up so when I cut, score or embossing
I am standing but sit when I put my cards together
would love to know what everyone else prefers..
 
Have a Happy Crafty Day!
Karen 

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Winner of the August 31st Linky party and Halloween wishes

still working on that big box of Halloween Scraps
this witch is from 
love this set so much 
just says Halloween to me
Martha Stewart spider web around the page

sentiment from 
2009 Halloween Tags Stamp Set

Winner of the August 31st 
Linky Party
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#8 Karen

the sentiment on this card say it all
Stinkin' Cute
what could be more sweet that a little pink pig 
with a bow in her hair 
the plaid background paper is a perfect back drop 
for this adorable little piggy.

Karen
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kfranciola @ nycap . rr . com
take out the spaces
and I will get your ribbon in the mail to you

oh back to work tomorrow
going to be a stressful week
Wednesday have our VPO
sitting with me for a half hour or so
I have to give him a overview of my Job functions
glad I have two days to prepare.







Saturday, September 6, 2014

Show it off Saturday Linky Party and Halloween Wishes

Spider from Happy Haunting page 46
Coffin from
Elmhurst Hollow
spiderweb border from Martha Stewart
spider border from
C.C. Designs Cutters Spider Chain Die - Click Image to Close
sentiment from 
a little bling, some crinkle ribbon and a button

Show it off Saturday 
Linky Party
any Project, handmade item, 
card or Layout
one entry per person please
winner will received
8 skeins of  seam binding ribbon
colors will vary depending on availability 
work on some new fall colors!





Monday, September 1, 2014

Trick or Treat

So I challenge myself to use items I had cut, punched,
colored, stamped and embossed last year 
that I didn't use 
feeling very inspired to look at all those leftovers 
in a different way.
I was watching a video by Nichol Magouirk
she was making the cutest Halloween card and said how much
she like to make "Scene Cards"
it was like a giant light bulb went off....
and I realized that out of all the cards I create I like 
my scene cards the best...
CC Designs
*New Meoples Night Of Fright DIGI Image
 this weekend I did make a stop
at AC Moore they had a 55% off coupon
I had a $10 reward so I treated myself to an 
Ott Light really happy with the way it helps to
make my pictures look better.

Back to work tomorrow wishing I had another day or
two to create.....

Happy Crafting Everyone