Drywall Stitching Flowers

These two cards feature a new technique from the current 04/09 Technique Junkie newsletter called Drywall Stitching - so fast and easy! The second card I made up quick after the first one using a scrap with a misplaced phrase.

Click on photo for detail... the colors didn't scan quite true on the cardfront - the reddish browns are all pinkish and the cs is a soft speckled green. The words were stamped in the same color as the "stitching".

Card measures 6" x 5 1/4"

STAMPS: I Brake For Stamps - distressed flower cluster from the Stampinback line, flower stem from a half plate of foliage, and phrase from an inspirational plate

INKS: Adirondack Pesto, Caramel, Currant and Raisin

SUPPLIES: assorted flower punches, circle punch, Magic Mesh, Tombow Mono Multi glue, Glue Dots, Tombow marker #757, sponge, sheer polka-dot ribbon, Pink Stickles and tissue paper

TECHNIQUE: Technique Junkies Drywall Stitching 04/09 newsletter

Card measures 4 1/2" x 6"

I just love this phrase, "Leave nothing to chance, and then leave everything to God". Kind of says do what you can on your end but have faith that God will work it out. The great balancing act! I have another stamp that reads "Pray to God but continue to row toward shore. ~ Russian Proverb" - I just love that! I'll try to remember to use that one with a cool boat stamp and post it here one of these days...

I just came across a corresponding verse in the Old Testament. When the Jews were rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem after returning after so many years of being in exile, right around 450 BC, some adversaries weren't happy about it and made no secret of it, and planned to attack. In Nehemiah 4:9 he says "But we prayed to our God and posted a guard day and night to meet this threat." All bases covered! LOL

I'm finding Nehemiah a fascinating man - as the commentary says "Provincial governors normally assessed the people in their provinces for their support. But Nehemiah, like Paul, sacricficed even what was normally his in order to serve as an example to the people." What a good pattern that would be for today's politicians, right?! ;o)

Looking for more storage ideas?

I have lots of storage ideas and organizational tips for your stamping area on this page , which you can always find using the sidebar label "Storage Tips" :o)

Another Dream Silhouettes Card

This is another card featuring the same group of stamps as the previous post's card. It's from the Dream Silhouettes by Sweet n' Sassy Stamps.

Card measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

STAMPS: Sweet n' Sassy Stamps "Dream Silhouettes" set

INKS: Distress Peeled Paint and Scattered Straw, Staz-On Timber Brown

SUPPLIES: distressing tool, Cuttlebug, ribbons, fun foam, sponge, corner punch, heat tool, CB folder Bird Call

TECHNIQUES: Technique Junkies Cuttlebug Stamps and Torn Frames

NOTES: the entire back panel is the same piece but under the ribbons I stamped the phrase in brown and the word in the green ink, then sponged green ink over the edges and towards the center

Thanks for stopping back!

Glitter Stripes and a Sneak Peek!

I have a little surprise for you today! The stamps used on this card are from a brand new set being released tonight by Sweet n' Sassy Stamps! AND I'll have another totally different card using them later today... so check back!!

Click on photo to see the gold embossing...

Card measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

STAMPS: Sweet n' Sassy Stamps #1075 Dream Silhouettes - these are a set of clear stamps designed by the talented Korin!

INKS: Distress Peeled Paint and Worn Lipstick, Versamark

SUPPLIES: asst. markers, mainly Stampin' Up!'s Old Olive, oval punches, scallop-edge scissors, white gel pen, glue stick, gold embossing powder, flower punches, water mister, craft sheet

TECHNIQUES: bkgd is Glitter Stripes from the current 04/09 Technique Junkie newsletter over Watercolor Distress scraps

Thanks for checking in and don't forget to stop back around dinnertime to see the other card I have using this stamp set! Here's a hint: it uses a Cuttlebug and doesn't have any flowers on it... :o)

Storage for Ink Pads

One of my favorite inks to work with for backgrounds, these little DewDrop pads can be tricky to store. This idea popped into my head the other day when I realized I had too many sets to store the way I had been. I love keeping them in their 4-in-a-family sets, and they were getting all jumbled.

I actually store the pads upside down (don't know if it makes any difference) but for the sake of prettier pictures I have flipped them over LOL

This case is from a Stampin' Up! bkgd stamp.

I cut a piece of white cardstock to the same width as the inside of the plastic case and then did mountain folds as shown above to seperate the color families.


I used black marker to write the color family on the folded area that stands up, and the individual pad names on the flat surface so I can't possibly mix them up (which would be the end of the world >;o)


I think this system would work really well for Cat's Eye pads and mini square pads too.

Happy Baby

Card measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

STAMPS: I Brake For Stamps ~ baby collage and texture stamp behind flowers - Time To Stamp line, distressed flower - Stampinback line, border is from a frame image

INKS: Staz-On Jet Black, Stampin' Up! Pretty in Pink

SUPPLIES: Stampin' Up! chalks, stamp positioner, white eraser, Q-tips, cotton balls, sponge, Quickie Glue pen, foam tape

TECHNIQUE: Technique Junkies CHALK LINES 04/09

STEPS:

1. Make background panel according to TJ directions using desired colors.
2. Over-stamp two edges with ornate frame edge, using stamp positioner.
3. Stamp white strip with texture stamp inked with Pretty in Pink and sponge edges with same color.
4. Over-stamp with distressed flower grouping and black ink.
5. Adhere to bkgd.
6. Stamp baby collage in black ink and trim.
7. Use Q-tips to add chalk to image.
8. Cut scrap of texture stamped cardstock into triangles and sponge edges.
9. Apply corners to image panel with glue pen.
10. Layer panel to black panel and pop dot to cardfront as shown.
    

Okay, I have to think about going to bed now!