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Two Minute Technique's

We are all looking for great ways to make our stamping and scrapping minutes count right?  Well I have been pondering a video series for way too long - and finally got around to making it happen!  I am calling them Two Minute Technique's.  I will show you a new stamping technique in two minutes or less that you can use on your cards, scrapbook pages or papercrafts.  So no LONG video how to - just down and dirty tell me HOW kind of stuff!  I hope you enjoy them!

My first Two Minute Technique is called Scored Window Pane.  You will create the look of a window pane - simply with scoring and stamping.  It is pretty - and always brings to mind butterflies flying outside my windows in spring.  I made a card using this technique here.  (you can also see it in the video)

I am not gonna say anything like - check back every thursday for a new Two Minute Technique! Because my life just isn't working like that much these days!  So I will just say that I hope to do one every week - but probably 2 in a month is more realistic! 

My card for Card Sketch 106

If you give the card sketch a try be sure to leave your linky and link back to here so we can all see what you did with the sketch.

Here is my card - I used the Miss Moxie Collection:

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Stamps: Spring Flowers stamp set from The Angel Company
Ink: Noir Palette Ink
Papers: White Cardstock, Miss Moxie Cardstock  and Miss Moxie SWIC Pattern Papers, Matchmaker Brights stack
Accessories: Scallop Scissors, Super Jumbo Scallop Circle Punch, Mega Circle Punch, Piercing tool, Impressabilites circles, Prismascolor pencils, Crystal Stickles, Sanding Block   
Be sure that if your order totals $30 or more youtake a look at the Purchase with Purchase stamps!

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It is frigid cold here this week - in fact my kiddos were cheering for the forecasted 40's this weekend because it will be "warm"!!  So I am in the springy mood so why not go for Spring flowers?  I colored my flowers with my prismacolor pencils - which is my FAV way to color!  (see my prismacolor coloring video with tips and tricks for stampers!)  I could not resist accenting with Crystal stickles too!

 

For added texture I sanded all of the pieces - including the edges of the circle.  I love the detail of the paper pierced circle around the scallop circle.  Details like that make all the difference.   Looking at these pics I think I would have liked the card better if I had put it on Orange cardstock instead of the green - what do you think?

I hope you find some inspiration either from the sketch or the card I made.  Think spring!  Monday night we made a big ole stack of cards at church - it was so fun!  I am so blessed to be able to be a part of that project and so appreciate all the work our pastors and Stephen Ministers put into making people feel the love of Our Father!  He really does LOVE you and wants you to love Him too.  I am working on a new bible study that is just AMAZING - it is called Experiencing God.  It has got me asking questions about myself and my life that I have never even thought about before.  Who knows where it is going to lead me but I am listening! 

I have a bunch to prep this week - as I am having another Creative Escape Open Crop on Saturday and I want to get some stuff DONE!  (I almost typed crap instead of crop!   LOL!)    I am also about knee deep (not to my ears yet)  in planning for our area Angel Gathering - ROundup that is coming up FAST - in April!  We are meeting tomorrow to figure out all our projects and ideas we have for the event.  I am SO excited to get together with Avis and Lori as they really inspire me - and we want to inspire all of our angels!  I gotta get to work!

Monday Card Sketch #106

What a crazy fun weekend I had!  I still feel like I need a day off though!  :-)  So off we go into another week - and I always start off the week with my Card Sketch!  SO here is sketch #106:

I am a huge fan of using your scraps - so lets get a few out for todays sketch!  You can use them as is or cut them with your decorative scissors - whatever strikes your fancy.  If  you give the sketch a try be sure to leave your linky and link back to here so we can all see what you did with the sketch.

This week is starting off with a night stamping cards at my church. We make about 100 cards in one night for our Stephen Ministers to send out. It is a wonderful way to share my love of stamping and making cards with others - and allows them to receive a handmade card from someone in the congregation that is praying for them. It's all GOOD!

My major focud today is to compile all my tax numbers.  I would really LOVE to have them to hand to my husband when he gets home tonight.  That way I can start bugging HIM about how close he is to finishing them... It is better than the other way around right?  

I get to finish off my week with a day of scrapping and stamping with my peeps in Manhattan.  An open crop day full of friends food and LAUGHTER!  Much therapy occurs too - because we are all such good PHD's!  That is Saturday and we will start at noon and go til midnight.  We usually get atleast one or two cards or pages done right girls?

This is the last week to get all the February specials - so be sure to check them out!

Halo'd Highlights TAC-nique

Sounds interesting huh?  Well it is VERY simple - and creates a stunning effect.  No peaking if you are taking my Triple TAC-nique Class tonight!

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Stamps: Blessings to You - FREE Hostess set stamp from The Angel Company
Ink: Noir Palette Ink, Seascape Palette Ink
Papers: White Cardstock and Black Cardstock
Accessories: Scallop Scissors, Super Jumbo Scallop Circle Punch, Color Dusters, Black and White Ribbon, Piercing tool  

Be sure that if your order totals $30 or more youtake a look at the Purchase with Purchase stamps!

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I just love how this turned out - and it is SO simple.   I started by piercing a circle onto the front of my card.  (I figured out what size I needed my using my punched out circle as a guide.)  Then I used my color dusters to apply color in a circular motion starting at the center of my pierced circle and extending outside of the pierced line to create my halo of color.  Next I stamped my image onto white and punched out with my Scallop circle punch (I used the Super Jumbo Size)  Layer that on top with a pop dot and Voila!

So I am all set and ready for class tonight - and I even caught up with a bunch of stuff I had been putting off - to include adding 3 new pieces of jewelry to my etsy shop!  Now I get to make that roaster of chili for the Basketball dinner...fun stuff!  Hope you have a chance to get inky today!  Check out the February specials for some exclusive stamp sets you do not want to miss out on!
 

Card for sketch 105

If you gave it a try be sure to leave a linky and link back to this post!

I had fun with this sketch - here is my card:

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Stamps: Sweet Goodies, Awesome Blossoms and Running Stitches  stamp sets from The Angel Company
Ink:Orangerie, L'Amour Red Palette Inks
Papers: Miss Moxie Pattern Paper, Miss Moxie cardstock, White cardstock 
Accessories: Super Jumbo Scallop Circle Punch, Cloud Scissors, Sanding Block, Hydra Sponge Lights Crystal Circle Brads Sizzix embossing plate,  Misc. Ribbon 

Be sure that if your order totals $30 or more youtake a look at the Purchase with Purchase stamps!

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I sanded the edges of my pattern papers to soften them a little since I was layering onto a white card.  I like that polishing touch!  I masked off the circle on the scallop punch and sponged on the Orangerie ink - that is a fun way to get the look of layering without the extra layers.  Those Crystal brads are coolio!  I have been hoarding them and decided I HAD to use them!  I keep getting them out but then decide to use something else instead...  Silly huh!  The Moxie papers and Cardstock are a great combo - nice and warm and cheery!  Here is the card that inspired my sketch.  Lisa Johnson at Poppy Paperie has a nice clean style that I love and go to for inspiration when I am needing a boost!  I would love to check out YOUR blog too leave a comment so I can check you out too!

So yesterday was a total bust - like such a total bust that I think I got up at 3?  Ridiculous I know - but when a headache strikes that is about all I can do.  So of course I could not sleep last night - UGH!  I hope that if I stay busy today I can keep from napping - except maybe for during story time with Logan after school...  :-)

Lots to do - so better get to it!  Check out the specials for this month - there are some great new and exclusive stamp sets - and DOuble Hostess benefits too!

Monday Card Sketch #105

Kids are home from school and had friends spend the night - so my morning routine has been out of whack - but I was able to squeeze in my Bible study - and even a workout - in between pancakes and blanket fort building!  Now lets get to this weeks sketch!  If  you give it a try be sure to leave your linky and link back to this post so we can all see!

Today's sketch was inspired by a fav blogger I check out when I need inspiration - I will share the link to her card tomorrow with my shetch card.

This week is gonna be a busy one - I have TAC-nique night on thursday night - which is always FUN!  This month's TAC-niques are fresh and fun - and sure to inspire.   Tuesday night we are back in Manhattan for our weekly stamping night.  Sunday is my annual Oz-some Inkin' Angels Team Party!  We usually do Christmas - but decided to lighten our holiday loads and move it to February instead.  I am SO glad we did - and am looking forward to it.  The gift exchage is always SO much fun to see what everyone makes - I will share mine here of course soon!

I also have to make a roaster full of Chili for the friday Night BasketBall game - Booster Club meal.  I have yet to figure out how I am going to transport a roasters worth of chili TO the High School!  LOL!  I might use a roasting bag and twist tie it closed in the roaster - unless I come  up with a better idea.  I know the LAST thing I want is a roasters worth of chili on the floor of my car. 

I have a bunch of new jewelry to add to my etsy shop - and HOPE to get to it this week too.  Where can I find more time???  I wish someone sold that on Etsy!

Well my kiddos are beckoning - I wonder what we are gonna do next?  I am thinking MOVIE TIME - only so I can stay in my studio longer!
 

fun and easy - impressie's edges

I wanted to give the new Impressibilites that we carry a try - using sponges and ink instead of the die cutting and embossing machine. 

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Stamps: Brighten Your Day stamp from The Angel Company
Ink: Noir Palette Ink, Tea Leaves VersaMagic Ink
Papers: LillyAnna Cardstock, White Cardstock
Accessories: Flourishes Impressibilities, Sponge, Scor-pal, Scor-bug, Pastel chalks, Blender Pen, Pop Dots

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I did my edge in conjuntion with my Scor-pal and Scor-bug - to finish off the edge.   I like the effect and can see lots of possiblities with these Impressies!  You do have to be careful as they are very delicate!   We actually are making this card at all my FUNshops this month.  Fun stuff!  It features one of the Stamp Spree special stamp sets - Brighten Your Day.

Yesterday I got caught up in figuring out valentines for my kiddos.  I was supposed to be working in my studio - but everytime I tried to think about anything I just kept thinking about their valentines!  I am glad today that we finished them and they are all ready to hand out.  (which the kids just HAD to take them to school today they were so excited so I did not even get a picture of them!)  I wanted them to make book marks for their valentines - I do not know why I got that in my head but I wanted it to be useful instead of something the kids just throw away!    I am just happy they are DONE!  Today Logan and  I are going to make them these to take in as snacks...
Crescent Hearts - with Crescent rolls!  I am attempting to do the crescent rolls from scratch before he gets home from school - so wish me luck!

Card for monday sketch 104

Here is my card for this weeks sketch:

 

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Click these links to shop my secure TAC website - and don't forget you can get TWO ITEMS for half price as a hostess with $100 in orders from you and your friends!

stamps: Brighten Your Day
ink: Palette Noir
Papers:  Green CS - lilly anna collection, Brown and White cardstock
Accessories:  Pastel chalks, blender pen, organza ribbon, scallop scissors, piercing tool

Be sure that if your order totals $30 or more youtake a look at the Purchase with Purchase stamps!

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If you give this weeks sketch a try be sure to leave a linky and link back to here so that we can all see your creation!

I got the inspiration for this sketch from here.  She was named the Fresh Face over at Hero - and it caught my eye!  Thanks for the inspiration!   The stamp set is Brighten Your Day - check out all the cutie patootie images:

Aren't they adorable?  You can get them for just $13.95 with a $30 purchase this month!  Just e-mail me if you want more details!   They are great to color - I used my Pastel Chalks and blender pen again for this one.  For the embellishment I went with just a pierced line of holes - instead of using hardware etc.  I am one of those stampers who hoards all the hardware and 0pts for freebies like piercing instead!

Check out the monthly specials from TAC!

Monday sketch 104

Ready for this Monday's sketch?  I found an inspiration card for this one that is just beautiful!  I will share it to0morrow with my card for the sketch too - so come back and see! 

If you give the sketch a try be sure to leave a linky and link back to here so we can see everyones creations!

I made it thru the Spaghetti dinner...  not much sleep Saturday night - just too worried!  I do not know why I do that but I do!   I am so releived to have that off my agenda.  On to the next big thing right???   Now which big thing do I want to work on today?  :-)

I am excited to have such great promos from TAC right now to offer my hostess' thru the end of February - 3 half price items?!?  I am planning on asking for a set of Copic Markers for my birthday and getting some fun new sets to color with - and I will be sure my hubby gets those Copics at half price!  I have had a few people get the $150 special which includes both black and brown memeento pads with refills plus a colorless blender and Premium cardstock to color on - it really is an OZ-some deal!  Check out all the details in this post.

 

Treat Tote with Labels 1 Nestie

It is always so fun to find fun new ideas to give treats for different holidays - here is what I found for this years Valentine's:

I started with the largest nestie's labels 1 die.  I cut a folded piece of scarlet CS - so it forms a note card.  Then I scored at 3/4 to the left and right of the center fold.  Fold along those lines to make the "bottom" of the holder.  Then I made a 3 nugget box (without the wrapper) and taped it to the bottom.   How cute is that?!?  I saw a similar treat here - and translated it into a project with my new Labels 1 nesties!  Thanks for the inspiration!