A Tiny Craft (ATC) August Challenge - An Ode to Lindsey

 Hello and welcome friends!

As you may have already heard, the crafting community lost a

creative soul the end of last month. Our very own

Lindsey, lost her courageous battle with cancer.

In honor of our friend and teammate, we at

A Tiny Craft (ATC) Challenge invite you to

visit Lindsey's blog and create an Artist Trading Card or Coin, 

inspired by a project that Lindsey made.

When looking back over her blog, I immediately knew that

I was going to CASE these artist trading cards that she made back

in February. Here is a photo of Lindsey's ATC's:

Here are the ATC's I created:

I had this cactus plant stamp set that was the perfect size for my ATC's.

Lindsey had a die that she cut the notebook page from, using watercolor paper. 

She then water colored her images. I used a border punch then used a stitched border die

 along the edge. I stamped and colored the images with my Spectrum Noir markers,

then die cut them and adhered with foam squares.

I shopped my stash for various bling to finish the cards.

Lindsey was a master at the CAS style (clean and simple), so this was

kind of hard for me to recreate, as I love to throw almost 

everything but the kitchen sink onto my projects.

Here are some close ups:

I do hope that you find some time to peruse Lindsey's blog

and create something that was inspired by one for her

amazing projects. We'd love to see what you create

linked up at A Tiny Craft (ATC) Challenge.

Thank you for visiting. I hope that you have a good day.

Supplies:

Stamps: Hampton Art - Plant Life

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black

DP: DCWV - The Soring Stack

CS: Spectrum Noir; Neenah

Accessories: MISTI; Spectrum Noir markers; EK Success - Binding Edge punch; GC; Sunny Studio - slimline basic border die; mystery flower sticker; MME- Enamel Dots & rhinestones; Recollection - star rhinestones

Adhesives: SA by 3L - tape runner, thin 3D foam squares

L is for Lindsey - A special tribute at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers

 Hello friends and welcome.

This fortnight at the

SISTERHOOD OF SNARKY STAMPERS

we come together to celebrate the life of our dear friend and one of our own,

Lindsey, who lost her courageous battle with cancer.

Those who were fortunate to know her knew she was a great lover

of cats, books, Star Trek, Dr. Who, wine and snark. Also, she was an absolute

master of CAS cards!

For this challenge, Edna and my Sisters invite you to create a project

that is inspired by our sister, Lindsey. Whether that be an image of cats,

books, alcohol (because she loved a good cocktail too!), the color purple,

(a favorite of hers!), or perhaps to case one of her many brilliant cards,

we'd love to see how she inspired you and touched your life.

For my card, I went the CAS route (very hard for me, as I love my layers!)

and also featured this adorable kitty sitting in a box full of hearts:

Here's a close up:

The kitty and cardboard box were colored in neutral shades of gray and

brown, respectively, and the hearts in a few shades of both blue and purple.

A blue mat, a purple card base, and since Lindsey loved a good pun,

 a punny sentiment finishes my card.

I am missing my friend. Our private messages, talking about anything and

everything. I never had the opportunity to meet her in person. I actually had

 made plans in January 2020 to drive up to Canada to 

finally meet Lindsey, Donna and Barbara, 

but then Covid took over the world and screwed up those plans.

I still have every intention to make a trip up there.

(Perhaps next year ladies? If the border is open, that is!)

Please join Edna and my sisters to celebrate the life of Lindsey, and

link up your projects at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers.

Hugs,

Joining in at Color Hues #46, who are also celebrating Lindsey.

Supplies:

Stamps: Sunny Studio - Meow & Furever; For the Love of Stamps - Purrfect Sentiments

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black

CS: Spectrum Noir; Taylored Expressions; scrap

Accessories: Spectrum Noir markers; MISTI; GC; Penny Black - Swirly Stitches die; 

Adhesives: SA by 3L - tape runner, thin 3D foam squares

SISTERHOOD OF SNARKY STAMPERS #215 - M is for Masculine

 ETA:

Hello and welcome friends. 

Before we get to the challenge, some devastating news. 

It's with an incredibly heavy heart that I let you know of the

passing of our friend and Sister Lindsey earlier this week.

She was an amazing woman, friend, and one heck of a master

at the CAS card, not to mention having a fabulous snarky sense of humor.

The world lost a great woman, but I know Heaven has gained an

amazing angel. She will be so very missed.

******

Hello snarky peeps and welcome!

This fortnight's challenge at the

SISTERHOOD OF SNARKY STAMPERS

is one of those sometimes-difficult themes:

M for MASCULINE.

Luckily for me, I have a few beer mug stamps to create a guy card:

Here's the inside:

Beer and birthdays - always a good choice for a guy card

(21 years and older, of course!)

I hope that you'll join us for our Masculine challenge at the

Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers. For more ideas, do check out 

what my Sistahs and our reigning Queen, Gail, 

have created for your viewing pleasure.

Thanks for visiting. Have a great day!

Supplies:

Stamps: Tim Holtz - Beer; MFT - Birthday Greetings

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black

DP: Photoplay - Our Friendship thru the Years

CS: Spectrum Noir: Neenah; Cardstock Warehouse

Accessories: Spectrum Noir markers: MISTI; GC; Hero Arts - Wood Frames, Party Confetti Fancy die; Sunny Studio - Stitched Ovals 2; STAMPlorations - Cheers word die

Adhesives: SA by 3L - tape runner; Scotch foam tape; Ranger - MMM

A TINY CRAFT (ATC) JULY CHALLENGE - Dogs or Cats

 Hello and welcome!

The new monthly challenge starts today at

A Tiny Craft (ATC) Challenge!

This month's theme is Dogs or Cats.

Artist trading cards or coins are welcome.

Here's what I created:

I had this idea stuck in my head to use these fun Katzelkraft dog stamps

and make them look like they were standing under the mistletoe,

waiting to be kissed. LOL! Since the paper I used was very busy,

I decided to just stamp the dogs and mistletoe and leave uncolored.

I could have sworn I had some small Santa hat stickers in

my stash, but couldn't find them. I did find these fun

winter hats and antler stickers, which were even better!

I just printed out the sentiments, and colored the 

paper with different Spectrum Noir markers before adhering

to my ATC's.

Here are some close ups:

These were so much fun to make! I hope that you'll

join us for our Dogs or Cats challenge this month at

A Tiny Craft (ATC) Challenge.

Need some more inspiration? Simply check out what my

teammates created to wow you!

Thanks for visiting. Have a great day!

Supplies:

Stamps: Katzelkraft - Les Cheins; Memory Box - Mistletoe Bundle

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black

DP: Sunny Studio - All is Bright

Accessories: recycled cardboard; MISTI; Jolee's - antler sticker; Craft for Christmas - winter hat stickers; Spectrum Noir markers LG3 & AB2; computer & printer

Adhesives: Elmer's extra strength glue stick; Ranger - MMM; SA by 3L - thin 3D foam squares

SISTERHOOD OF SNARKY STAMPERS #214 - C is for Christmas (in July)

 

Hello and welcome back!

We have a very popular challenge this fortnight at the

SISTERHOOD OF SNARKY STAMPERS:

Christmas in July!

Here's what I made:

This little guy is so cute, I just couldn't snark him up. LOL!

I colored him with Spectrum Noir markers using coordinating colors

from the patterned paper. I added shading to his beard and mustache with

a gray Prismacolor pencil.

A simple sentiment finishes the inside:

I hope that you'll join us for our Christmas in July challenge at the

Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers!

For more ideas, do yourself a favor and check out what my Sisters, and our

reigning Queen, Beverly, have created for your viewing pleasure.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:

Stamps: Simon Says Stamp - Gnome for the Holidays; Taylored Expressions - Handlettered Holiday 2

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black

DP: Doodlebug - Let It Snow

CS: Spectrum Noir; Taylored Expressions

Accessories: Spectrum Noir markers; Prismacolor Pencil; MISTI; GC; Penny Black - Elegant Rectangle die; Nuvo Glitter Drops - White Blizzard

Adhesives: SA  by 3L - tape runner, 3D foam squares

SISTERHOOD OF SNARKY STAMPERS #213 - Z is for Zombie

 

Hello snarky peeps and welcome!

We have a fun challenge starting today at the

SISTERHOOD OF SNARKY STAMPERS:

Z for ZOMBIE!

Here's what I came up with:

Nothing like a gruesome yet comical looking trio of zombies. I added

a snarky sentiment to finish it off. So fun!

Here are some close ups:

I hope that you'll join us for our Zombie challenge at the

Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers! For more fun ideas, do yourself a favor

and check out what my Sistahs, and our reigning Queen, Stephanie, have 

created to inspire you!

Thanks for visiting!

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampers Anonymous - Zombies

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black

CS: Spectrum Noir; Cardstock Warehouese; Darice

DP: Echo Park - Hocus Pocus

Accessories: Spectrum Noir markers; MISTI; GC; MFT - zig zag square die; Stampendous - Champagne EP; heat gun

Adhesives: 3L - tape runner, 3D foam squares; Scor Tape

Demo Day to Go at Photo Scraps!

 

Hi all! Just wanted to pop in to let you know that I will have two

card kits available for purchase tomorrow at Photo Scraps in

Eldersburg, Maryland!

Here are the cards I've made:

The brick layer uses a stencil from My Favorite Things, along

with the showstopper mug of beer. I've used a

DecoArt Snow Writer to create the foam. So fun!

That background paper is custom paper by Tracy. She has created

some amazing papers for sale in the store. Go see for yourself!

Everything is stamped, ink blended, and cut to size. All you

have to do is assemble yourself using your 

choice of adhesives.

This is a very versatile card. You can use it for a birthday,

congratulations, Father's Day. It's all up to you!

Here's my second card:

Just look at that bear! So adorable!

You can color the image however you like, but these are

the Spectrum Noir markers I've used for this card:

If you are in the MD, DC, VA, PA area, why not make a trip to check out

these and all the other amazing kits available for sale at 

Photo Scraps! Help support a local small business!

Thanks for visiting. I hope that you have a great day!

Supplies used on the beer mug card:

Stamps: Avery Elle - Happy Hour (retired)

Ink: Ranger DI - Fired Brick, Aged Mahogany, Scattered Straw, Mustard Seed, Rusty Hinge; Versamark

DP: custom beer bottle paper by Tracy Beck

Accessories: MFT - Frosty Beer Mug die, Small Brick Wall stencil; DecoArt - Snow Writer

Adhesives: SA by 3L - tape runner, 3D foam squares

Supplies used on the wheelie bear card:

Stamps: Sunny Studio - Critters On the Go

DP: Photo Play Snail Mail: Mahalo #SML2865; Lawn Fawn Knock on Wood: Dining Chair #LF1508

Accessories: Sunny Studio - Stitched Semi Circle die; Lawn Fawn - Scalloped Rectangle die

Adhesives: SA by 3L - tape runner

A Tiny Craft (ATC) Challenge #10 - All Things Tim

 Hello and welcome!

It's time for the June challenge at

A Tiny Craft (ATC) Challenge!

I predict this month's theme will be a 

much played one: All Things Tim!

As in Tim Holtz! Use any Tim Holtz products on your

artist trading card or coin.

This month I made some coins:

Things by Tim used on these: burlap stencil, Vintage photo reinker

(Mixed in the crackle paste to tint it), Vintage Photo ink smudged

around the edges, Botanical Layers (butterflies), pen nibs, and

word bands.

Here are some close ups:

I hope that you'll join us for our All Things Tim challenge at

A Tiny Craft (ATC) Challenge! Need more inspiration? Simply

visit the blogs of my teammates to see the incredible projects they created!

Thanks for visiting. I hope that you have a great day!

Supplies:

recycled corrugated cardboard

DecoArt Media Gesso

Plaid - paintbrush

DecoArt Americana Acrylic paint - Blue Haven, Khaki Tan

sponge

Tim Holtz - Burlap stencil

DecoArt Media crackle paste

pallet knife

Ranger Distress re-inker: Vintage Photo

Ranger Distress Ink - Vintage Photo

Picket Fence Studio blending brush

Tim Holtz - Botanical Layers (butterflies), Word Bands, Pen Nibs

E6000 glue

SA by 3L - 3D foam squares

Staz On - Timber Brown

SISTERHOOD OF SNARKY STAMPERS #212 - T is for Tags

 Welcome snarky peeps and happy Saturday to you!

It's time for the new challenge at the 

SISTERHOOD OF SNARKY STAMPERS

to start, and this fortnight it's T for TAGS!

Here's my take on it:

Looking for a person image to use, I rediscovered this stamp set from

Totally Stampalicious, back when Bugaboo stamps were made in

rubber and not digital form. I used a STAMPlorations luggage tag, and the

sentiment is from my Hot Mess stamp set.

I hope that you'll join us at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers in our

tag challenge! We'd love to see what you come up with. Need more ideas?

Simply visit the blogs of my Sistahs and leave some love while there!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:

Stamps: STAMPlorations - Hot Mess; Totally Stampalicious/Bugaboo - Scarlette I'm So Excited

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black; Versamark

DP: Doodlebug Design - Hey Cupcake

CS: Spectrum Noir; Neenah

Accessories: Spectrum Noir markers; GC; CUTplorations - luggage tag nesting dies; Avery Elle - Double Pierced Rectangle dies; Inkadinkadoo - black EP; heat gun; MISTI; mystery ribbon from my stash; Fray Check

Adhesives: SA by 3L - tape runner, thin 3D foam squares; Glue Dots

Christmas in...June?

 Hey all, I'm back with my second post today.

I'll make this quick since one of the challenges I want to

join in on is about to end. ;)

Here's a guy card using a new to me technique:

Here's the inside:

The technique is called Triple Time Stamping. First time I've tried this,

and I plan to make more cards using it. I've followed the tutorial 

from this video, just making slight adjustments to the layer dimensions to 

fit my card. I also made it much easier by using one big stamp. Another

bonus was that I already had the sentiment strip embossed and

ready to use. Yay me! 

Got to go enter this now before time's up.

Thanks for visiting! Have a great day!

I'm entering this card at:

52 Christmas Card Throwdown May Technique Challenge

Jingle Belles - Masculine Christmas

Supplies:

Stamps: Impression Obsession - Winter Scene 2; Taylored Expression - Simple Strips Christmas; Sunny Studio - Petite Poinsettias

Ink: Memento - Northern Pine; Versamark

CS: Thunderbolt; Neenah; Cardstock Warehouse

Accessories: MISTI; Stampendous - Champagne EP; heat gun; GC; TE- simple strips die

Adhesives: SA by 3L - tape runner, 3D & thin 3D foam squares; Scor Tape