tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13938364413431819372023-11-16T07:52:10.343-05:00Alica's Puzzlesmy Stampin' Up creationsAlicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-83966579201873645342023-03-04T12:23:00.001-05:002023-03-04T12:23:03.270-05:00February puzzles<p>In February I finished 2 puzzles - 500 piece cute kitties and puppies (unfortunately there was 1 piece missing)<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ucNtSUALR8ld-KBQjdbHuNr-vfuh9o2IbtFTG7eRwmasX_IjuD4V_CaqaHqyBxPtVLUCLzxsq49A-ovXictMzXedg5SdRyE6U1QQb6_Y4mALqXYDennKhWcWQAjQA62U7WP7FY9eFYgOGLzQOH_SlG5BUUDaQTfU_W3B0fiZqTphYdBhUZsWfuBKhg/s7249/IMG_20230222_195345_158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4991" data-original-width="7249" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ucNtSUALR8ld-KBQjdbHuNr-vfuh9o2IbtFTG7eRwmasX_IjuD4V_CaqaHqyBxPtVLUCLzxsq49A-ovXictMzXedg5SdRyE6U1QQb6_Y4mALqXYDennKhWcWQAjQA62U7WP7FY9eFYgOGLzQOH_SlG5BUUDaQTfU_W3B0fiZqTphYdBhUZsWfuBKhg/w442-h304/IMG_20230222_195345_158.jpg" width="442" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and this one from ceaco called New Fangled Angles</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGzdYasfr6SPaGish_y2fgtVUT7YV2w3YwT0wZMm-QGeWV2-fmS86ziA8OAiHrHxF0wygN66eZSffGNWHdy3uV8Fk-SD6x44GXmZFwrkWzN4tZxsBTs3e7G4cjV9O37roslO4-M2x3dmGyHUSOvlFGN6P7Ih7eahj6k_PWA0lXGPzfWEBsWFOprjFscw/s6981/IMG_20230219_163536_467.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5264" data-original-width="6981" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGzdYasfr6SPaGish_y2fgtVUT7YV2w3YwT0wZMm-QGeWV2-fmS86ziA8OAiHrHxF0wygN66eZSffGNWHdy3uV8Fk-SD6x44GXmZFwrkWzN4tZxsBTs3e7G4cjV9O37roslO4-M2x3dmGyHUSOvlFGN6P7Ih7eahj6k_PWA0lXGPzfWEBsWFOprjFscw/w421-h317/IMG_20230219_163536_467.jpg" width="421" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as you can see it had really weird shaped pieces and we couldn't start from the edges as they only connected in the points of triangle pieces. SO despite it being just over 500 pieces it took 2 of us forever - but the image is lovely so it was time well spend</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvbA2IwVlQckPTv_XYllVOJ5COyIsjdUgRRiGdu1ud7D5pIIJ0hEmJGsHK9wHLdtgOzsaf9RZbD804WshTZTIBQRfyFgmWKCwYltMDpMtGLkFRk1DF5N8vCVBRCKRCjbYXB6ImeIi8h8bdEd7aGmwc4kB0mqa2QRDDArZ_-JY6-Ikn0WPPqx7tGBuchg/s8000/IMG_20230219_163657_995.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="8000" height="355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvbA2IwVlQckPTv_XYllVOJ5COyIsjdUgRRiGdu1ud7D5pIIJ0hEmJGsHK9wHLdtgOzsaf9RZbD804WshTZTIBQRfyFgmWKCwYltMDpMtGLkFRk1DF5N8vCVBRCKRCjbYXB6ImeIi8h8bdEd7aGmwc4kB0mqa2QRDDArZ_-JY6-Ikn0WPPqx7tGBuchg/w473-h355/IMG_20230219_163657_995.jpg" width="473" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Alicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-47249954920250442482023-03-04T12:06:00.005-05:002023-03-04T12:06:52.802-05:00How it all started<p style="text-align: center;"> I decided to reuse my old blog that had no new content in almost 9 year for my new hobby - puzzles.</p><p style="text-align: center;">My daughter Sofia and me decided to spend time on New Year's Eve with building this puzzle - 1000 pc - Night at the Drive-in from Buffalo puzzles. Took us over 3 hours, but we finished it before midnight. Love the image - only problem was the glare from over head light.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipHDIIdqR15zVr9jQvk2HLHsBq-QRBtBBzzm3rSxcp1IscXVKJr0IQSbkQqeHvUSIKeqpkbdWxDyTGMeJa4tOY7Bo9m6iBSImciXeqmTRRF8V7UEydjryW3UsNLo4QziJMKs9fTZJ5pgVBACH2gqhc9ayX-cvt3JGQsItU4QXTVqvPnPPwzqZl5njHbQ/s8000/IMG_20221231_232053_249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="8000" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipHDIIdqR15zVr9jQvk2HLHsBq-QRBtBBzzm3rSxcp1IscXVKJr0IQSbkQqeHvUSIKeqpkbdWxDyTGMeJa4tOY7Bo9m6iBSImciXeqmTRRF8V7UEydjryW3UsNLo4QziJMKs9fTZJ5pgVBACH2gqhc9ayX-cvt3JGQsItU4QXTVqvPnPPwzqZl5njHbQ/w500-h375/IMG_20221231_232053_249.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">then on New Year's Day we did another one - this one is only 500 pieces - Cozy Bathroom from Ravensburger - my photo is garbage so I'm including a <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08T9C75RC?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details">link to the original </a>on Amazon.</p><p style="text-align: center;">This one was fun to make and the finish is matte so less glare.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-rwxLBNNuZqYNIAmYuobI1g-ldLLhIsTJZkbNhGjZLvxxQ5XTWhBBHeavwX1dAyBhTeh1VER32Dst4RFci2pCPr77B8ZhmiYFtMy3Hfm1rtcBxA0gyq-7ROE8qL8_21cFWc5czG5XQ1iggNqnClkXnz0YLSxrTyRAq-OzalEhjk_1JheDqq3c4Uqzw/s8000/IMG_20230101_155953_656.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="8000" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-rwxLBNNuZqYNIAmYuobI1g-ldLLhIsTJZkbNhGjZLvxxQ5XTWhBBHeavwX1dAyBhTeh1VER32Dst4RFci2pCPr77B8ZhmiYFtMy3Hfm1rtcBxA0gyq-7ROE8qL8_21cFWc5czG5XQ1iggNqnClkXnz0YLSxrTyRAq-OzalEhjk_1JheDqq3c4Uqzw/w499-h374/IMG_20230101_155953_656.jpg" width="499" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Alicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-67357571133751209812014-09-28T21:17:00.001-04:002014-09-28T21:17:13.783-04:00Festival of Trees Starburst CardMore Christmas Cards? <div>
Here is another one - I used a tree from Festival of Trees stamp set and a Starburst/Sunburst technique in the background. I actually made 25 of these for a swap :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Stamps: Festival of Trees</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Ink: Lost Lagoon</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Other: Silver 1/8" Ribbon, Lucky Stars Embossing Folder, Tree Punch, Star Framelits, Scissors, Paper Trimmer</li>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;"><a href="http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.ca/">Christmas Card Challenge</a> - Anything Goes</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;"><a href="http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.ca/">Jingle Belles</a> - at least 3 different PP</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;"><a href="http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.ca/">Winter Wonderland</a> - Layer It Up</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;"><a href="http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.ca/">Crafting By Design</a> - get ready for Christmas</span></div>
Alicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-87572504808674586922014-09-08T20:45:00.000-04:002014-09-08T20:45:15.359-04:00Bright and Beautiful - take 2<br />
I'm back with another card using Bright and Beautiful stamp set. This time combined with lovely gold papers from Gold Soiree collection.<br />
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Paper: Kraft, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Gold Soiree DP<span id="ctl00_MainContentContainer_lblItemTitle"></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Stamps: Bright and Beatiful</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Versamark</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Other: White and Gold Embossing Powder, Star Framelits, Scissors, Paper Trimmer</li>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15.4545450210571px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;"><a href="http://papercreatorscrafts.blogspot.co.uk/">Paper Creator's Crafts </a>- early Christmas</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15.4545450210571px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;"><a href="http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/">Crafty Hazelnuts's Patterned Paper Challenge</a> - use patterned paper</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15.4545450210571px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;"><a href="http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.ca/">Jingle Belles</a> - use gold</span></span></div>
Alicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-20791427112553984032014-09-07T19:15:00.000-04:002014-09-07T19:15:00.529-04:00Bright and Beautiful - take 1ready for some Christmas cards? Here is the first one - made with new stamps from Bright & Beautiful stamp set.<br />
It's a CASE from the sample shown in the catalogue - just without any designer paper<br />
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Paper: Mossy Meadow, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, velum<span id="ctl00_MainContentContainer_lblItemTitle"></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Stamps: Bright and Beatiful, Dictionary background</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Other: Star Framelits, Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Cherry Cobbler ribbon</li>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15.4545450210571px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;">Challenges:</span></span><div>
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15.4545450210571px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;"><a href="http://die-cut-divas.blogspot.ca/">Die Cut Divas</a> - something new - new stamps and dies</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15.4545450210571px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;"><a href="http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.co.uk/">Completely Christmas</a> - Anything Goes</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15.4545450210571px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;"><a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says Stamp</a> - use stamps</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15.4545450210571px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;"><a href="http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.ca/">Simply Create Too</a> - something new - new stamps and dies</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15.4545450210571px; line-height: 20.7900009155273px;">come back tomorrow for another starry card :)</span></span></div>
Alicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-75207228063587547462014-08-19T07:13:00.002-04:002014-08-19T08:13:14.624-04:00SOS165 - Feathers & ChipboardThis week's challenge at <a href="http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.ca/">Shopping Our Stash</a> is to use Chipboard.<br />
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Since I couldn't find any chipboard I would use, I made my own by cutting up some cereal boxes and die cutting my feather out of them. Then I stamped the feather image on white CS, die cut it and adhered it to the "chipboard" die cut.<br />
Background was done with acrylic block technique on watercolor paper.<br />
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Paper: Watercolor CS, Island Indigo<span id="ctl00_MainContentContainer_lblItemTitle"></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Stamps: *NEW* Four Feathers</li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Ink: Pear Pizzas, Island Indigo, Coastal Cabana, Versamark, Gable Green</li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Other: Scissors, Paper Trimmer, mister, white embossing powder, feathers die</span></li>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15.199999809265137px; line-height: 20.790000915527344px;"><a href="http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.ca/">Just Us Girls </a>- blue, green & neutral</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15.199999809265137px; line-height: 20.790000915527344px;"><a href="http://paperminutes.blogspot.com/">Paperminutes</a> - dies</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15.199999809265137px; line-height: 20.790000915527344px;"><a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/">Papertake Weekly</a> - dies</span></span></div>
Alicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-3152873507402441962014-08-14T08:43:00.002-04:002014-08-14T08:43:32.517-04:00Holiday Sneak Peak - Watercolored PineMy Holiday Catalogue preorder is here and I want to show you a CAS card made with one of my favorite stamp sets:<br />
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<li>Paper: Watercolor CS, Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi<span id="ctl00_MainContentContainer_lblItemTitle"></span></li>
<li>Stamps: THE NEW ONE</li>
<li>Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi, Soft Suede, Mossy Meadow, Versamark</li>
<li>Tools: Scissors, Paper Trimmer, brush, mister, white embossing powder</li>
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Challenges:<br /><a href="http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/2014/08/himcr-blogiversary-2-kiss.html">Hiding in my Craft Room</a> - KISS<br />
<a href="http://stampedblessings.com/2014/08/amusing-challenge-christmas/">Amusing Challenge</a> - Christmas<br />
<a href="http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.ca/">Winter Wonderland</a> - anything Christmas goesAlicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-33498783117735836272014-08-12T07:45:00.002-04:002014-08-12T07:45:26.910-04:00SOS164: Back in the Day<span style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">This week's theme at <a href="http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.ca/">Shopping our Stash</a> is </span><b style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Back in the Day</b><span style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">, and we'd like everyone to </span><b style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">use an old-school tool </b><span style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">or </span><b style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">an old-time image</b><span style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">. Since I purged all my plastic cutting templates and old fashioned eyelet setter I had to use the second option.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">I used an old steam engine image from SU Traveler set. Embossed it with copper EP and layered it on Faux Patina background panel. if you never tried this technique, here is the video tutorial I followed: </span><span style="color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYJZzMmPyjo</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Challenges:</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22.399999618530273px;"><a href="http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.ca/">Clear It Out Challenge</a>: embossing wet or dry (used both with older EF and EP)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22.399999618530273px;"><a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.ca/">Creative Card Crew</a> - embossing</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22.399999618530273px;"><a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.ca/">Sketch Saturday</a> - sketch</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #191919; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22.399999618530273px;"><a href="http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/">A Gem of A Challenge</a> - embossing</span></span>Alicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-1204763729566955012014-07-08T07:00:00.000-04:002014-07-08T07:05:52.639-04:00SOS159 - Open Seas in Red & WhiteHappy Tuesday, and welcome to a new challenge at <a href="http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.ca/">Shopping Our Stash</a>. This week's theme is <b>Wooden Ships</b>, and we'd like you to <b>use wood or wood veneer on your card, OR you can use a sailing/boating theme,</b> <b>OR you can combine them</b>.<br />
Since I couldn't find anything wooden in my stash I went with the sailing:<br />
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I used The Open Sea stamp set and some of the new Typeset specialty paper <br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://lexiscreations.blogspot.ca/">Lexi's Creation</a> - Black, white + one other color<br />
<a href="http://thepaperplayers.blogspot.co.uk/">Paper Players</a> - let's go to the beach<br />
<a href="http://www.4craftychicks.blogspot.ca/">4 Crafty Chicks</a> - Nautical Alicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-77909050809626801682014-06-06T09:52:00.000-04:002014-05-29T13:52:00.251-04:002014-15 Annual Catalog Designer Paper Shares<h1 class="entry-title" style="text-align: center;">
2014-15 Annual Catalog Shares</h1>
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Do you want all of the great new papers in the 2014-15 Catalog but
can’t afford everything? Let’s do a share!<br />
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<b>New Designer Series Paper Share – $27 </b> <br />
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There are 10 new paper packs with 6 different designs in each pack
plus two new Paper Stacks. You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each
design (for a total of 66 sheets of 6×6 paper) from the following DSP
packs:<br />
<ul>
<li>Typeset (2 of each)</li>
<li>Gold Soiree</li>
<li>Flowerpot</li>
<li>Flashback</li>
<li>Sweet Taffy</li>
<li>Confetti Celebration</li>
<li>Park Lane</li>
<li>Maritime</li>
<li>Lullaby</li>
<li>Back to Black</li>
</ul>
You will also receive one 4-1/2” x 6-1/2” sheet of each design from
the Moonlight and All Abloom DSP Stacks (for a total of 24 sheets of
4-1/2” x 6-1/2” paper).<br />
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I'm in Niagara Falls, ON - so if you would like your share to be mailed, shipping would be $8 for ON, QC, $10 for the rest of Canada.<br />
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There is also a LOT of fabulous new ribbon and I'll be happy to make a ribbon share too - just let me know if you are interested.<br />
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If you’d like to join, please email the following information to alicaziakova@hotmail.com:
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<ul>
<li>Your first and last name</li>
<li>Your full mailing address</li>
<li>The email address that is connected to your Paypal account. I can also accept Interac e-transfers.</li>
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<b>Deadline to sign up for my share is Sunday, June 8 at 8:00 PM EST</b>.
Payments must be received before I can order your shares.<br />
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Alicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-86894319330828799242014-06-01T11:20:00.002-04:002014-06-01T11:20:21.147-04:00Watercolored BloomI took an online class called Watercoloring for Card Makers where I learned about faux hand painting.. and here is my first attempt:<br />
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since it's FAUX hand painting I used a stamp - from the new catalogue coming out TOMORROW!!!<br />
I colored it water based inks and water brush on watercolor paper. The leaves were painted freehand.<br />
Sentiment is from the same set as the flower - <b>Bloom with Hope</b> (one of the new hostess sets)<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.ca/">Cupcake Inspiration</a> - beautiful cupcakes with large flowers<br />
<a href="http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/">My Time To Craft</a> - no designer paper<br />
<a href="http://just-add-ink.blogspot.ca/">Just Add Ink</a> - Watercolor<br />
<a href="http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/">Jo's Scrap Shack</a> - Happy BirthdayAlicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-70661319084318968262014-05-20T07:02:00.001-04:002014-05-20T07:02:21.730-04:00SOS152 - Birthday BloomGood Morning! It's Tuesday and that means a new challenge at <a href="http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.ca/"><b>Shopping Our Stash</b></a>. It's our 3rd anniversary this week, so the challenge is to make a Birthday or Anniversary card. Easy, right?<br />
I used my very new SU sneak-peak purchases to create this card:<br />
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The flower was colored with my new Blendabilities and the CS and ribbon are from the new in-colors too. The only old thing is the dotted background paper :)<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://paulaholifieldcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/">A Little Bit Crafty</a> - Flower Power<br />
<a href="http://stamplorations.blogspot.ca/2014/05/may-challenge-stamps-flowers.html">Stamploration</a> - stamps & flowers<br />
<a href="http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.ca/">Open Minded Crafting </a>- use some ribbon<br />
<a href="http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.ca/">Seize the Birthday</a> - Birthday with flowers<br />
<a href="http://www.charismacardz.blogspot.ca/">Charisma Cardz</a> - May FlowersAlicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-4919461071041028202014-05-06T06:40:00.001-04:002014-05-06T06:40:16.163-04:00SOS150 - ClockworksIt's Tuesday and that means we have a new challenge at <a href="http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.ca/">Shopping Our Stash</a>. This week it's an inspiration:<br />
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I was inspired by the clock and the colors and here is what I made:<br />
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I used a retiring SU set called Clockworks.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Paper: Whisper White, Pacific Point, Crisp Cantaloupe<span id="ctl00_MainContentContainer_lblItemTitle"></span></li>
<li>Stamps: Clockworks, Itty Bitty Banners, En Francais</li>
<li>Ink: Pacific Point, Crisp Cantaloupe, Coastal Cabana, Soft Sky</li>
<li>Tools: Scissors, Paper Trimmer, circle punches, banner framelit, distress tool</li>
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Challenges :<br />
<a href="http://lexiscreations.blogspot.ca/">Lexi's Creation</a> - for a man/boy in your life<br />
<a href="http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.ca/">Crafts 4 Eternity</a> - stamp it<br />
<a href="http://4kraftygirlzchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/">4 Krafty Girlz</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.ca/">Seize The Birthday</a> - anything birthdayAlicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-38152725202514288842014-03-04T06:57:00.001-05:002014-03-04T06:57:26.217-05:00SOS141 - Summer Silhouettes & 3-2-1This week's challenge at <a href="http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.ca/">Shopping Our Stash</a> is called <b>3-2-1</b>. We ask you to use <b>3 of something, 2 of something else, and 1 of something else</b>.<br />
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for my card I used 3 patterned papers, 2 flowers and 1 ribbon<br />
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<li>Paper: Basic Black, Very Vanilla CS, SU designer paper<span id="ctl00_MainContentContainer_lblItemTitle"></span></li>
<li>Stamps: Summer Silhouettes, </li>
<li>Ink: Smoky Slate, Pool Party, Basic Black</li>
<li>Accessories: Vanilla Seam Binding colored blue with Pool Party reinker</li>
<li>Tools: Pearls, Scissors, Paper Trimmer, scallop circle punch, circle punch<span id="ctl00_MainContentContainer_lblItemTitle"></span></li>
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Alicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-18334389838133547652014-02-23T15:41:00.000-05:002014-02-23T15:41:05.282-05:00Summer Silhouettes in gray and blueI finally pulled out my Summer Silhouettes stamp set and you'll be seeing couple of different cards made with it in next few days.<br />
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and a detail<br />
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I used Pool Party and Smoky Slate as my main colors<br /><ul>
<li>Paper: Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Pool Party CS<span id="ctl00_MainContentContainer_lblItemTitle"></span></li>
<li>Stamps: Summer Silhouettes, En Francais, Itty Bitty Banners</li>
<li>Ink: Smoky Slate, Pool Party, Wild wasabi</li>
<li>Accessories: White Embossing Powder, Chevron Embossing Folder. White Tafetta Ribbon</li>
<li>Tools: Pearls, Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Bitty Banners<span id="ctl00_MainContentContainer_lblItemTitle">Thinlits Die, big shot</span><span id="ctl00_MainContentContainer_lblItemTitle"> </span></li>
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Challenges:<a href="http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogspot.ca/search/label/Challenge">Great Impressions</a> - Floral Images<br />
<a href="http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com.au/">ABC Challenges</a> - F is for Flowers<br />
<a href="http://cardmakinmamas.blogspot.ca/">Card Makin' Mamas</a> - stack it up<br />
<a href="http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.ca/">Stampin for the Weekend</a> - Flower Power<br />
<br />Alicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-6163056996873639082014-01-28T07:32:00.000-05:002014-01-28T09:48:14.243-05:00SOS136 - Wide Open SeasThis week's challenge at <a href="http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.ca/">Shopping Our Stash</a> is called Cabin Fever. No, we don't want you to use a cabin in your project. By Cabin Fever we refer to the time of year
(at least in the Northern Hemisphere) where the weather is very cold
and wet and windy and we are stuck inside, just wishing we could be
OUTside. So this week we'd like you to make a card or other project with
an <b>outdoors-y theme</b>.<br />
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From my card is obvious I wish I was somewhere on or by the sea - preferably a warm one, with sandy beaches and palm trees :)<br />
Stamps are all from Open Seas set, sentiment is from Bitty Banners set.<br />
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Challenges:<br /><a href="http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.ca/">Stampin for the weekend</a> -Happy Birthday<br />
<a href="http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.ca/">Totally Papercrafts</a> - one for the boys<br />
<a href="http://artimpressionsstamps.blogspot.ca/2014/01/challenge-126-trips-ahoy-nautical-or.html">Art Impressions</a> - Trips Ahoy<br />
<a href="http://www.charismacardz.blogspot.ca/">Charisma Cardz</a> - for the boysAlicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-35460092169192123052014-01-14T07:11:00.002-05:002014-01-14T07:28:00.805-05:00SOS134 - MIss YouThis week's challenge at <a href="http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.ca/">Shopping Our Stash</a> is MISS YOU.<br />
And I have a perfect stamp for that.. one from a new SU set, that you'll be able to see at the end of January :)<br />
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<li>Paper: Crumb Cake, Coastal Cabana, Cherry Cobbler CS, <span id="ctl00_MainContentContainer_lblItemTitle">Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack</span></li>
<li>Stamps: new ;)</li>
<li>Ink: Whisper White Craft Ink</li>
<li>Accessories: White Embossing Powder, Chevron Embossing Folder. White Tafetta Ribbon</li>
<li>Tools: Heat Tool, Scissors, Paper Trimmer, <span id="ctl00_MainContentContainer_lblItemTitle">Circle card Thinlits Die (little stars)</span><span id="ctl00_MainContentContainer_lblItemTitle"> </span></li>
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://suochallenges.com/">Stampin' Up Only Challenge</a> - new SU goodies (DP, stamp) <br />
<a href="http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/">A Gem of A Challenge</a> - something new - new stamps and paper<br />
<a href="http://cardmaniachallenges.blogspot.ca/">Card Mania</a> - Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.ca/">Dream Valley</a> - for boys/men<br />
<a href="http://cardmakinmamas.blogspot.ca/">Card Makin Mamas</a> - anything goesAlicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-6405898261832960562014-01-07T08:25:00.003-05:002014-01-07T08:25:42.582-05:00SOS133 - Peaceful Petals in GoldThis week at <a href="http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.ca/">Shopping Our Stash</a> we are <b>using something new. </b><br />So break out some of the new stuff Santa brought you, or that you gifted
to yourself, or you bought with your holiday gift cards, or maybe
something new you've had for a while and just haven't opened yet.<br />
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I used new stamps (SU Peaceful Petals), new gold washi tape and gold sequins I got from taking apart the new gold sequin trim from SU.<br />
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<li>Paper: Whisper White CS, gold</li>
<li>Stamps: Peaceful Petals</li>
<li>Ink: Versafine</li>
<li>Accessories: Gold Embossing Powder, Gold washi tapes, gold sequin trim</li>
<li>Tools: Heat Tool, Scissors, Paper Trimmer</li>
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://perfectlyrustics.com/">Perfectly rustic</a> - washi tape<br />
<a href="http://mimchallegeblog.blogspot.ca/">Make My Monday</a> - embossing<br />
<a href="http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogspot.ca/">Great Impressions</a> - use something new<br />
<a href="http://time4scrap.blogspot.fr/search?updated-max=2014-01-07T08:00:00%2B01:00&max-results=1">Time 4 Scrap</a> - any color with silver or gold (white + gold) <br />
Alicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-25311933774766067492014-01-03T18:15:00.002-05:002014-01-04T07:24:12.766-05:00Watercolor Wonder Sunburst CardThe new Occasions Catalogue start TODAY - full of fun fresh goodies to inspire you in the New Year<br />
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<a href="http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/catalogs/NA/20140103_Occasions_NA/20140103_Occasions_en-CA.pdf">Click here</a> to see the pdf version. If you live in Niagara Falls area, email or call me for the hard copy.<br />
It's super cold today and I quietly wish for spring. So I used the new <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=132994&dbwsdemoid=2127090">Watercolor Wonder</a> papers to create this cheerful sunburst card.<br />
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<li>Paper: Daffodil Delight CS, Watercolor Wonder DP</li>
<li>Stamps: Papillon Potpouri</li>
<li>Ink: Versafine, Calypso Coral, So Saffron for coloring the butterfly</li>
<li>Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Pistachio Pudding ruffled ribbon, twine, circle punch</li>
<li>Tools: Heat Tool, Paper Trimmer</li>
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://acreativeromance.blogspot.co.uk/">A Creative Romance</a> - something new (new papers and stamp)<br />
<a href="http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.ca/">Brown Sugar </a>- ribbon or twine (used both)<br />
<a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge</a> - something new (new papers and stamp)<br />
<a href="http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/">A Gem of a challenge</a> - something new (new papers and stamp)<br />
<a href="http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com.au/">ABC Challenge</a> - C is for colorful <br />
<br />Alicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-84489942949536397802013-12-17T07:06:00.002-05:002013-12-17T07:06:24.863-05:00SOS131 - Blue Thank YouThis week at <a href="http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.ca/">Shopping Our Stash</a> we want you to go monochromatic - easy, right?<br />
And here is my blue (Coastal Cabana) Thank You card using Apothecary Art stamp:<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://suzypantssmarty.blogspot.co.uk/p/challenge-rules_27.html">Suzy Bee's Blooming Challenge</a> - gatefold card<br />
<a href="http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.ca/">Stamping Sensation</a> - free and easy<br />
<a href="http://stempelsonne.blogspot.ca/">Stempelsonne Challenge</a> -anything goesAlicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-7989011964106905962013-12-10T10:20:00.001-05:002013-12-10T12:56:28.896-05:00Poinsetia Card & SU Sale InfoStampin' Up's <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=494&dbwsdemoid=2127090">Clearance Rack blitz</a> is on - there are some glitches, but they are working on it and stuff is getting sold out fast!<br />
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There are also new <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=1635&dbwsdemoid=2127090">Weekly Deals</a> - great deal on Core'dination paper pack, Rosette Die and other things.<br />
Here is one of the cards I made with the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=131805&dbwsdemoid=2127090">Joyful Christmas</a> set:<br />
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Challenges:<br /><a href="http://thepaperplayers.blogspot.ca/">The Paper Players</a> - color combo (pink, red, green)<br />
<a href="http://cleanandsimpleonsunday.blogspot.ca/">CAS on Sunday</a> - Christmas<br />
<a href="http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.ca/">Kaboodle Doodles</a> - non traditional Christmas<br />
<br />Alicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-29741455871935944172013-12-05T20:53:00.000-05:002013-12-05T20:53:06.229-05:00Feel Better Card with Apothecary Art<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I finally started using my Apothecary Art stamp set and here is what I created:<br />
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I colored the pearls and white seam binding with yellow marker. Would you guess that the black patterned paper is from a retired Halloween set? :)<br />
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<li>Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Brushed Gold, retired DP</li>
<li>Stamps: Apothecary Art, Express Yourself hostess set</li>
<li>Ink: Basic Black</li>
<li>Accessories & Tools: vintage brads, Embossing Folder, Labels collection framelits , Stampin' Dimensional, white seam binding ribbon, pearls, yellow marker</li>
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://www.southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.ca/">Southern Girls Challenge</a> - embrace your lumps and bumps (texture)<br />
<a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.ca/">Crafty Creations</a> - anything but Christmas<br />
<a href="http://addicted-to-stamps-challenge.blogspot.co.uk/">Addicted to stamps </a>- embossing <br />
<a href="http://drunkenstampers.wordpress.com/">Drunken Stampers</a> - metal (metal brad and metallic looking paper)Alicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-76879688077133965602013-12-05T09:31:00.001-05:002013-12-05T09:31:05.254-05:00Christmas JOY bannerhere is my first banner made with SU banner kit:<br />
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After watching several videos about color bleeding when using the mister, I sponged the ink on. I made the rosettes from Winter Frost DP - cutting a 12 inch strip and scoring it every 3/8". Then I topped them with die cut Festive Flurry snowflakes and rhinestones.<br />
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://crafting-with-dragonflies.blogspot.ca/">Crafting with Dragonflies</a> - Christmas Ornament (for tree or wall)<br />
<a href="http://stampinroyalty.blogspot.co.uk/">Stampin' Royalty</a> - snowflakes<br />
<a href="http://cardsundmore-challengeblog.blogspot.ca/">Cards und More</a> - Christmas Decoration<br />
<a href="http://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.ca/">Try It On Tuesday</a> - Handmade Gift Or Tag - I'm going to give this banner to my friend :)Alicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-37563950346699027672013-11-26T07:01:00.002-05:002013-11-26T07:01:49.957-05:00SOS129 - Special SeasonThis week at <a href="http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.ca/">Shopping Our Stash</a> we ask you to make a project with either a <b>Holiday or Winter</b>
theme. It can be any of the upcoming Winter holidays, including the
Winter Solstice, or just a plain Winter-themed card -- hot cocoa, snow,
sleds, fireplaces, etc. LOTS of options here.<br />
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Since I still have lot of Christmas cards to do - here comes another one (actually I made 10 of these) :)<br />
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<li>Cardstock: Pacific Point, Whisper White, Pool Party, Designer Paper</li>
<li>Stamps: Special Season</li>
<li>Ink: Versamark, Pacific Point, Pool Party </li>
<li>Accessories: Silver & White Embossing Powder, Silver ribbon, rhinestones colored with alcohol based marker</li>
<li>Tools: Heat Tool, corner punch</li>
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Alicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393836441343181937.post-12496304221144881212013-11-21T10:49:00.000-05:002013-11-21T10:54:44.747-05:00Mosaic Madness & Holiday SaleI was inspired by color challenge at <a href="http://sundaystamps.blogspot.ca/">Sunday Stamps</a>, went to play and came up with this card:<br />
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Left it blank/without any sentiments so it can be used for any occasion.<br />
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<li>Cardstock:Whisper White, Pear Pizzaz, Coastal Cabana, Smoky Slate</li>
<li>Stamps: Mosaic Madness</li>
<li>Ink: Pear Pizzaz, Coastal Cabana, Smoky Slate</li>
<li>Accessories & Tools: Pear Pizzaz Chevron Ribbon, Embossing Folder, Border Punch , Stampin' Dimensional,Mosaic Madness punch</li>
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Challenges:<br />
<a href="http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.ca/">Sisterhood of Crafters</a> - embossing<br />
<a href="http://www.cardsinenvy.blogspot.ca/">Cards in Envy</a> - punches<br />
<a href="http://addicted-to-stamps-challenge.blogspot.co.uk/">Addicted to Stamps</a> - punches & dies<br />
<a href="http://stampinroyalty.blogspot.ca/">Stampin' Royalty</a> - Inspiration image - I was inspired by the shapes (look almost like Mosaic Madness) <br />
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Stampin’ Up! Holiday Sale Going on Now</h1>
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Stampin'
Up! has a huge list of items will be on sale from 20%-50% off through
December 2. To see the complete list of items on sale in PDF form <a href="http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/docs/holiday_sale/Holiday_Sale_Flyer_CA.pdf"><b>click here</b></a>. To go right to my online store to start shopping the sale, <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=1665&dbwsdemoid=2127090">click here</a>Alicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02366465339857443363noreply@blogger.com12