Sunday, January 6, 2013

Coffee, Tea or Me?

Right under the wire I submit a tag for Simon Says Stamp and Show's Tea Challenge.
This is purely an apolitical tea party!  Who can resist a pretty party dress?  Especially one with a hand-beaded bodice…

Come back tomorrow for my answers to Tim's first 12 Tags of 2013- I went with a Valentine Theme.

Laters Baby….
This post was linked to the following Linky Parties:
Simon Says Stamp and Show
Mighty Crafty
I Gotta Try That
Today's Creative Blog
Bloom Designs
Just Us Four
Twigg Studios

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Compendium of Curiosity Final Challenge

I cannot believe it…the Compendium of Curiosity Vol 2 Challenge is complete.  This is our final challenge.  Linda got creative and decided to go out with a bang- make Tim a birthday card using your favorite technique.  Tim's Birthday is the 7th which is the final day for submitting a card.  I've had a blast doing this challenge and it is certainly changed the way I create.  Before I tackled the book, my stamping was pretty much about the stamp image on plain paper.  Never again…now it's all about the fabulous background and the wonderful embellishment.  And much more fun.  So here it is..Tim's Birthday Card.
I had so much fun with the techniques I learned over the last 35 weeks I couldn't pick just ONE technique now could I?  No, I couldn't.
Techniques I used:
Faux Patina (week 2)
Marbled Stains (week 3)
Spritz and Flick (week 13)
Rosettes (week 32)
I stamped the ribbon for the bow like Tim did in his January 12 Tags of 2013 tag. 
I want to thank Tim Holtz for writing this amazing guide to inky fun, Linda of Studio L3 for hosting the challenge and her sponsers- Tim and Mario, The Funkie Junkie Boutique and Simon Says Stamp.
I'm addicted to challenges now so if you know of any great ones, send me the info.

If you don't follow Tim's blog you are missing his CHA Sneak Peek..he has some super fun stuff coming out in the next 6 months.  Pop over and check it out…he has shown Idea-ology and Alerterations (Sizzix die cuts) already and will be back Monday with more.

 Laters Baby….
This post was linked to the following Linky Parties:
Twigg Studios
Classy Clutter
I Gotta Try That
MIghty Crafty
Todays Creative Blog 

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Happy New Years It's a Giveaway


Happy New Year to all.  As my blog grows and my art transforms into something I am so proud of, I am grateful that you read my blog and enjoy my art work as well as my craft projects.  I hope 2013 is full of health, happiness and glitter.

Marcie from I Gotta Try That is hosting a mega giveaway over the next 14 days and I am honored that she asked me to participate.  One lucky reader will win 14 fabulous prizes.  My contribution is a handmade business card holder book.  Click here to for more information, to see the amazing prizes, and to enter the giveaway.


Laters Baby…