CCC #7

CCC #7 is Tinted Vision Fragments. I'm having trouble getting some of Tim's products out here in the boonies, but I got a lot on order! Hoping they come soon! Sooo....I had to improvise on my "fragment". Its the cover on a blood pressure gauge. I've been taking apart anything that might have a gear, or other salvageable part in it.
I used a sun from a reproduction postcard. In the postcard, he was sorta cute. But now I think he looks creepy! This weeks CCC can be found on page 55 of Tim Holtz's Compendium of Curiosities book. Check out Linda's blog for all the details! http://www.studiol3.blogspot.com/

CCC #4

Challenge #4, Shabby Chic! Found on page 49. First time working with grungepaper...LOVE this stuff!!! Check out Linda's blog,http://studiol3.blogspot.com/, for all the details, and to join in the fun!

Compendium of Curiosities Challenges

Challenge #3, page 51 of Compendium of Curiosities. Alcohol Monoprints, and I need to practice this one a lot more! Check out Linda's blog-http://studiol3.blogspot.com/

CCC #1, Water stamping technique, found on page 35. This is an awesome way to get depth and layers. One of my favorites!

CCC #5, Distress Embossing Powder, page 43. Really neat effect! Thanks to Linda for the challenges!

CCC #6

Trying to catch up with Linda's Compendium of Curiosities Challenges, check out her blog, http://www.studiol3.blogspot.com/.

This weeks challenge can be found on page 66.

Old Guys Rule!

Birthday card for hubby.

Motorcycle stamp is from SU, and the pp is the Old Guys Rule paper. Steve got a real kick out of the pp.

BSS Challenge

Buffalo Stamps and Stuff Challenge

Last Mondays challenge was to make a spinner card. I'm a little late, as the new challenge is posted. I'd never tried a spinner card. I have to admit, every time I tip it, and see the chick spin, I giggle!

West Springfield MA Stamp Show

Met up with Internet friends!

The show was fantastic. Some of my favorite stamp vendors were there, and a lot that bacame new favorites! I bought lots of stuff, and am in the process of trying to sort, use and store it all! Had a great day!

Blog Candy!!

Not from me, but follow the link!
http://twinklesglow-glowbug.blogspot.com/2009/09/birthday-blog-candy.html#comment-form

Check out this new site, and her freebies!

I downloaded the Circuit cutting guide, and its great. Lots of freebies and prizes!

http://www.aboverubiesstudio.com/free-goodies/prizes-and-giveaways/win-it-day-2-a-childs-year-cricut-cartridge/451/

Buffalo Stamps and Stuff- Monday Challenge

Today's Buffalo Stamps and Stuff challenge is to stamp on black. My white ink isn't very good, but here is what I came up with. I used SU's Scarey Skeleton, and some scraps from the basket.

Distressed Inking

Played with distressed inking, the past couple of days. I love the effects! I used Tattered Rose, Worn Lipstick and Concord grape Distressed Ink, and added a little SU Not Quite Navy to the cornors and edges. Stamps are Inkadinkadoo clear stamps, Horses.

I used Scattered Straw, Walnut Stain and a touch of Fired Brick on this card. The main background is SU's Floral. I inked it with VersaMark and spritzed the stamp with water, before stamping on the distress ink background. Also sprinkled a bit of water on to the tag to get the "stained" effect. Really love this stamp set by Inkadinkadoo!

Check this out!

Stampin Addicts dot com has tons of ideas using the Stampin’ Up! Big Shot and is giving away a Big Shot Die Pack as part of the Stampin’ Up! summer celebration. To enter, all you have to do is write about it. This is my entry. Now give me my dies. http://www.stampinaddicts.com/category/blog

Promarker Challenge Blog

Check out and click on the blinkie for a new challenge site. Not sure how different these are from Prismacolors, or if they are.

Pizza and Chicken Wings

Of course no trip home is complete without Buffalo Wings and Pizza...I miss WNY food! Tony really dug in!

Niagara Falls

We went to Niagara Falls and I rode on the Maid of the Mist! I lived in Western New York for 40 years, and never did it. My 9 year old grandson, talked me into it!

Stamproom-Before and after

Thes are really old pictures of what my stamping area looked like. Even Veronica's hair is a different color!

Rearranged the Iris drawers with all the stamps in them, and the paper sorter. Opened up the room a bit.

TGIF!!!!

Tony playing his DS. All the kids were over last night! Tony lives with us, but the 2 little ones don't!

Ariana is 4 years old. Her nickname is Fena. Grampy calls her Fe fi foe!

Ariana and Nicholas. Nicholas is my revenge on his father! He's a climber, explorer and a 3 ring circus, all balled up in one!

Merry Christmoose!

Another great stamp from Mom!!! I colored this using Prismacolor pencils. Inside I stamped Merry Christmoose.

KISS Challenge

Fiona challenged us over at inkstainers with a KISS-Keep It Simple with Scraps-Challenge, times 3 cards! I pulled the paper from my scrap basket, and it only took a few minutes to come up with these three cards.

Its back to work Monday! Yuck...

Worked on this little box, almost all day saturday, between grands visiting, laundry and cooking... I think its kind of cute!