tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54329602378491949272024-03-13T08:42:53.752-05:00Heather's Crafty CreationsCreating What I LoveHeather Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363329295277093562noreply@blogger.comBlogger179125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432960237849194927.post-29419559749059065162011-03-28T13:52:00.000-05:002011-03-28T13:52:36.580-05:00My Favorite Things-Being Cute<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiUkJ0UUFMVOpZ5x2eAe_f9PLDy8glOUhAQNhS86_cAy3iVNiE3EYAFhsrdXzedtwLJsDT-Qlhtuj2gHbycBVwD73APItNF5GVo6cDDIqM40FhCTu5zcKl4MBErw3vxn1LzmI_29YiJfQ/s1600/unity+car+193.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiUkJ0UUFMVOpZ5x2eAe_f9PLDy8glOUhAQNhS86_cAy3iVNiE3EYAFhsrdXzedtwLJsDT-Qlhtuj2gHbycBVwD73APItNF5GVo6cDDIqM40FhCTu5zcKl4MBErw3vxn1LzmI_29YiJfQ/s1600/unity+car+193.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiUkJ0UUFMVOpZ5x2eAe_f9PLDy8glOUhAQNhS86_cAy3iVNiE3EYAFhsrdXzedtwLJsDT-Qlhtuj2gHbycBVwD73APItNF5GVo6cDDIqM40FhCTu5zcKl4MBErw3vxn1LzmI_29YiJfQ/s1600/unity+car+193.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiUkJ0UUFMVOpZ5x2eAe_f9PLDy8glOUhAQNhS86_cAy3iVNiE3EYAFhsrdXzedtwLJsDT-Qlhtuj2gHbycBVwD73APItNF5GVo6cDDIqM40FhCTu5zcKl4MBErw3vxn1LzmI_29YiJfQ/s1600/unity+car+193.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJIAHnE_X43k-CXrs18cG51ZMwMExm-Q4yd4IIQho1Y23mNecZ3c8DdD4qaLdTSrWqt1PcpQCk4i9PbE3j3s1ixtsp9pgME-cjiu-E2zkPmegoe0Z2GSYcE63x5ahBZms9g58O5I1gagQ/s1600/unity+car+193.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJIAHnE_X43k-CXrs18cG51ZMwMExm-Q4yd4IIQho1Y23mNecZ3c8DdD4qaLdTSrWqt1PcpQCk4i9PbE3j3s1ixtsp9pgME-cjiu-E2zkPmegoe0Z2GSYcE63x5ahBZms9g58O5I1gagQ/s200/unity+car+193.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>Greetings! <br />
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Today's post features a little card I made using My Favorite Things-Being Cute Is What I Do set. I really changed things up-NO COPIC markers. <br />
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I decided to pull out my good ole' colored pencils and Gamsol. I have not tried this in years! I was really surprised at how well I was able to shade using this technique. <br />
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high quality colored pencils (i use the Prisma brand)<br />
Gamsol (I purchased some from Inky Antics long ago in a special bottle. You can also purchase it from Gina K Design in a pump and The Stamping Bella)<br />
paper blending stumps (the Taiwan brand is better than the China brand)<br />
high quality paper (#80 is best)<br />
sanding tool or nail file ( to sand your stumps to change color and keep even)<br />
ink (waterproof- I use Momento ink) <br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Supplies:</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cardstock: Papertrey Ink-Stamper's Select (White)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">D.P: Basic Grey -Curio</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: My Favorite Things-Being Cute Is What I Do </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: Mometo (Tuxedo Black)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Color Medium: Prisma Colored Pencils</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Punch: Fiskars (Scalloped Sentiments)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Other: button and hemp cording </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></i>Heather Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363329295277093562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432960237849194927.post-49918393165992486782011-03-05T16:58:00.002-06:002011-03-05T16:59:59.121-06:00Papertrey Button Cards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHd6U_TdTe5cMRA0um8njHEvpWPO8JSPjYX4hXclUERZivot-OpCAovmslX_fchyvFDZxuvE3NvXecn77x6A84t8bbKn8vheSuhMgf03kPg_Qw7QFjUb6vOilBFtZb6sPENBaSR5-dufA/s1600/button+cards+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHd6U_TdTe5cMRA0um8njHEvpWPO8JSPjYX4hXclUERZivot-OpCAovmslX_fchyvFDZxuvE3NvXecn77x6A84t8bbKn8vheSuhMgf03kPg_Qw7QFjUb6vOilBFtZb6sPENBaSR5-dufA/s200/button+cards+002.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>Greetings! <br />
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Today I am posting some cards I created with Papertrey Ink's new button card stamps and Basic Grey's new Luscious collection. <br />
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All of the cards were stamped with Momento Ink. I think the PI stamps work so well with this ink. As you might already know, I use Momento Ink whenever I color with my Copic markers, but this ink also has a wide range of colors. So often I will stamp with dye ink and get an image that is well- not as crisp as I would like it to be. Not the case with these inks. I also can find them in a dew drop size, so I am not spending a fortune stocking up (especially with my discounts at JoAnn's).<br />
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This stamp set is so awesome. There is also a coordinating die that I am waiting for. I have yet to see it in stock-it is taking forever!<br />
The stamps come in an array of vintage images with words and a couple of choices for the card itself. There are plenty of possibilities.<br />
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I have also been dying a lot of my own wrinkle ribbon. Super easy to make and I use all of my Distress Ink to color them. I just wish Tim Holtz made a teal distress ink. I guess I will just have to go out and purchase some Glimmer Mist (which also works great for coloring your ribbon).<br />
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Hope you can find some uses for the buttons in your stash as home!<br />
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<i>Supplies:</i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cardstock: Stamper's Select-White Papertrey Ink</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DP: So Luscious-Basic Grey</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: Papertrey Ink -Button Boutique and Hero Arts-Sentiment </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: Momento Ink (various colors)/Distress Ink- Antique Linen</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Buttons: JoAnne's </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ribbon: Offray and Handmade Wrinkle Ribbon/American Crafts (scallops)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Jute: American Crafts</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span>Heather Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363329295277093562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432960237849194927.post-4673693499333413402011-01-13T18:30:00.002-06:002011-01-13T18:37:04.020-06:00If We Didn't Have Change...Hello!<br />
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Have you been crafting lately? Hope so.<br />
A few weeks ago, I created this little card with my Unity KOM. "The sentiment reads, "if nothing ever changed, we wouldn't have butterflies".<br />
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Here is the card:<br />
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Instead of coloring with my Copic markers, I used Distress Inks. It made putting the card together really quick! Papers are from Cosmo Cricket Circa 1934. Hope you enjoy!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Supplies:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cardstock: Papertrey Ink</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Patterned Papers: Cosmo Cricket Circa 1934</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: Unity Stamp Co. (KOM)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: Distress Inks-Ranger</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Die Cuts: Nestabilities</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Paper Punch: Fiskars-Scalloped Sentiments</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ribbon: Papertrey Ink</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Corner Rounder: We R Memory Keepers-Corner Chomper</span><br />
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At school, we've been talking about snowmen. Or shall I say, snowpeople.<br />
In one of my favorite children's books, the author Lois Elhert, saves all sorts of good stuff in a paper sack and creates a snow family-including a snow cat and dog.<br />
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My card today is inspired by this very book. The December KOM has, as always, has some very fine images. The snowman on this card is no exception. I just love how cute and simple he is.<br />
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Check it out:<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cardstock: Papertrey Ink, Bazzill Embossed Swiss Dots</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Patterned Paper: Sassafrass (Indie Girl)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: Momento (Tuxedo Black), Distress Ink (Stormy Sky)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: Unity Stamp Co. (Dec 2010 KOM)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Die Cuts: Nestabilities (large ovals)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Other: Button, String</span>Heather Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363329295277093562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432960237849194927.post-62848287676217828172011-01-04T14:49:00.001-06:002011-01-04T14:55:11.743-06:00Hero Arts and Basic Grey-ButterflyHello!<br />
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I made several cards over the big holiday break and will be sharing them when I have the chance to post.<br />
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For today's post, I made a classy card featuring Hero Arts' antique engraving set as well as Basic Grey's Curio paper. When The Paper Clipping Roundtable chit chatted about this new line from Basic Grey, I was pretty much drooling. I love the colors, images and well even the smell of this line. (Oh, I really like the smell of paper...such a sicko!)<br />
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So here's the card: <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: Momemto Ink ,Distress Ink (vintage photo, antique linen)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Punch: Fiskars (Scalloped Sentiments)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ribbon: Michael's (Back to Basics)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Twine: Wal-Mart</span><br />
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We had a very Merry Christmas in the Gates household this year. The plumbing and heating tech just left our home. A new water heater was put in-YIKES! Not the cheapest thing to have installed. My husband was able to score a dented 50 gallon water heater for cost at work so that gave us a little better total, but not by much.<br />
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Today's image is from My Favorite Things. Love the stuff from the Pure Innocence collection! I used papers from Basic Grey and added coloring with my Copic markers. I love adding winter blues and greens to my cards this time of the year-so cozy!<br />
Hope you enjoy!Heather Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363329295277093562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432960237849194927.post-33668735949467975122010-12-27T14:52:00.000-06:002010-12-27T14:52:30.509-06:002010 Christmas CardHello!<br />
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I am finally posting my 2010 Christmas card. This year I made a minimal amount of cards-40. I decided that it would be enough-well it wasn't. Less time and a more challenging card is what I was dealing with this year.<br />
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So here is what I came up with:<br />
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And the inside features:<br />
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Lots of painting with Distress Ink and perfect pearls. In real life it looks all sparkly and pretty. I hope you enjoy and have a very Merry Christmas!Heather Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363329295277093562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432960237849194927.post-23740946491772765942010-11-09T15:28:00.000-06:002010-11-09T15:28:32.907-06:00Unity Christmas Resist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhygvOE1pIZdRdMgrYJiIZvKia028-ghTIBo-BKD0pwvD-z-U3K57mOAk9M2mOvdR65rVsxMQ3ucwSlm8gKomaeChzQ4syQl2CsfRysn1DcnbTEgpYfq76t_HWXxpGIsFXs10E1_beilbs/s1600/resist+242.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhygvOE1pIZdRdMgrYJiIZvKia028-ghTIBo-BKD0pwvD-z-U3K57mOAk9M2mOvdR65rVsxMQ3ucwSlm8gKomaeChzQ4syQl2CsfRysn1DcnbTEgpYfq76t_HWXxpGIsFXs10E1_beilbs/s320/resist+242.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Hello! <br />
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Today's card features a itty bitty stamp from Unity Stamp Co. I love the look of the cardinal with the music note background. <br />
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To create this look, I first cut the cardstock with my label 4 Nestabilites. I then stamped the image in Versamark and added white embossing powder-heat with tool. <br />
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The color was added with my Ranger foam applicator and (Barn Door and Vintage Photo). I then wiped the areas I wanted white clean with toweling. I cut two small strips of Basic Grey Jovial Collection paper and inked the edges with Vintage Photo. Last, I added the jute and tied a bow.<br />
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The cardstock was cut to 41/4 x 8 1/2. <br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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<i>Supplies: </i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cardstock: Paper Co. and Papertrey Ink</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DP: Basic Grey (Jovial)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: Versamark, Distress Ink (Barn Door and Vintage Photo)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Jute: Joanne's</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamp: Unity Stamp Co</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Embossing Powder: Stampendous</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Corner Rounder: We R Memory Keepers </span><i> </i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Die Cut: Nestabilities</span><br />
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Here is my card I created for 2 Sketches 4 You- sketch challenge.<br />
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For this challenge, I created a card using Sassafrass' Indie Girl line. I love all the blue and green soft floral tones. With the papers, I added an Itty Bitty image from Unity Stamp Co.-"What's Shakin'". The little salt and pepper shakers have small hearts on them, so I thought the tiny printed heart design form Indie Girl would be the perfect addition.<br />
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I pleated the paper and ran in through my sewing machine to make it look like real ribbon. The sentiment was embossed with Red ZING embossing powder. A bit of coloring with my Copic markers and distress ink and I am finished.<br />
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Hope you enjoy and join in on the sketch challenge this week.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cardstock: The Paper Company, Papertrey Ink (Vinatage Creme)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Pattern Paper: Sassafrass- Indie Girl</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamp: What's Shakin -Unity Stamp Co.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Corner Rounder: We R Memory Keepers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Embossing Powder: ZING American Crafts </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span>Heather Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363329295277093562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432960237849194927.post-52158864828954561892010-10-24T18:45:00.001-05:002010-10-24T18:49:51.327-05:00A Little Halloween Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoDB4h1QdcoV4QDfy2RQdhZjkp9bYd9mOhHKW306zAZJMi4RNk-T9hG9xymRG9V8kFINLC-bOTfIE1jrMM6-7PuSvG5lGps81c91qOjfBAM-v6BmlC4dVet6SxMw-8KPKoaxmJxSc5gfg/s1600/sewing+fall+031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoDB4h1QdcoV4QDfy2RQdhZjkp9bYd9mOhHKW306zAZJMi4RNk-T9hG9xymRG9V8kFINLC-bOTfIE1jrMM6-7PuSvG5lGps81c91qOjfBAM-v6BmlC4dVet6SxMw-8KPKoaxmJxSc5gfg/s320/sewing+fall+031.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Hi! <br />
I had the chance to create a little something special for my co-workers this weekend. Last weekend, I spent a time creating little felt flowers, so I added a pin back to them for a little gift to give.<br />
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The tea bag holder/treat holder was something I saw over on Beate's blog Fresh and Fun. You can find out how to make your own <a href="http://beate.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/page/2/">here</a>.<br />
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I used a digi image from The Greeting Farm and sized it to fit the holder. I then colored the image, cut it out with a Nestabilities die and added to the candy container.<br />
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Hope you enjoy!<br />
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<i>Supplies: </i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cardstock: Bazzill Basics </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Patterned Papers: Basic Grey, Echo Park, Scrappy Cat, and others!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: Distress Ink (Scattered Straw)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Momento Ink (Tuxedo Black)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Digi Image: The Greeting Farm</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Die Cut: Nestabilities (Large Circles)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ribbon: Michael's Basics</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Copic Markers</span><br />
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Yep, I am back after what some might say...A SUPER LONG BREAK! I am finally finding some time to create and more importantly post my creations.<br />
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Today's card features a digi image from Pink Cat Studio. A little love from our friends Billy and Lily.<br />
This image reminds me of my two little leaf pile jumpers.<br />
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Hoping you are enjoying or enjoyed the colors in your area. Until next time. Enjoy!<br />
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<i>Supplies:</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cardstock: The Paper Company</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Pattern Papers: Basic Grey -Pyrus</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Digi Image: Pink Cat Studio</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamped Background: Hero Arts-Graph Background </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamped Sentiment: Unity Stamp Co. KOM-October 2010</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: Distress Ink-Scattered Straw, Copic Markers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Circle Cutter: Martha Stewart</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Twine: American Crafts</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Button: Prima</span>Heather Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363329295277093562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432960237849194927.post-38944635191162685672010-09-02T18:58:00.000-05:002010-09-02T18:58:55.017-05:00PUBLISHED!Greetings! I was so surprised to receive a free issue of Just Cards Holiday Special Edition in the mail today. As I read the letter attached, I realized that one my submissions from over 6 months ago was published.<br />
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This is my first time being published and boy am I excited! Here are some pics of me with the magazine and my card (with my name, of course). Enjoy!<br />
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Yes! I have been blogging for quite some time now. Are you interested <b>and</b> brave enough to post your first? Well, then head on over to <a href="http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com/2010/08/flashback-friday.html">Amy's</a> bog to see all the details~ Enjoy.Heather Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363329295277093562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432960237849194927.post-78213784883896910672010-08-09T15:03:00.003-05:002010-08-09T15:03:58.981-05:00Cool Blog Candy ContestCheck out this blog post for a chance to win a ton of paper and crafting supplies:<br />
<a href="http://athousandsheetsofpaper.blogspot.com/2010/08/1000-sheets-for-thousand-sheets.html">http://athousandsheetsofpaper.blogspot.com/2010/08/1000-sheets-for-thousand-sheets.html</a>Heather Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363329295277093562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432960237849194927.post-29724313644536540892010-08-05T20:36:00.003-05:002010-08-05T20:44:06.416-05:002 Sketches-Kazan's 58Greetings!<br />
Here is the card I made for <a href="http://2sketches4you.blogspot.com/2010/08/kazans-sketch-58.html">this week's sketch challenge:</a><br />
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For this card, I used papers from Basic Grey's Oliver collection. The stamps are from<a href="http://lawnfawn.blogspot.com/"> Lawn Fawn's</a><br />
How Delightful set. Lamp images are everywhere and this set is so great.<br />
I stamped the lamp in grey Momento ink and paper pieced the lamp shade with BG paper. I then cut out the lamp with the small circle Nestabilities. The sentiment was heat embossed and I added a button with some string to top it all off. Enjoy!<br />
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<i>Supplies:</i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cardstock: Bazzill and Papertrey Ink</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DP: Basic Grey-Oliver Collection</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink; Momento </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: Lawn Fawn</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Scallop Punch: Fiskars</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Die Cut: Small Circle Nestabilities</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Corner Rounder: We R Memory Keepers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Button: Foofala</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">String: May Arts</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Other: Embossing Powder</span><br />
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I have a post tonight that showcases Etsy Inspired creations from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beckykazana">Becky Kazana</a>. I found the <i>Days of the</i> <i>Week</i> underwear print to be quite inspiring. I remember as a little girl having days of the week underwear. Luckily, I had a stamp set from <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/">Our Craft Lounge</a> that features not only underwear but bras too.<br />
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Here is my card:<br />
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I chose papers from my Cosmo Cricket Material Girl Mini Deck. I paper pieced the panties and added them to the undies I stamped in Tuxedo Black Momento. The card base was stamped with the graph background stamp from Hero Arts in Soft Pool ink. The underwear are stamped on PTI's cardstock cut into a Label 8 shape from Nestabilities.<br />
ENJOY!<br />
<i>Supplies:</i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cardstock: Bazzill, Papertrey Ink</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DP: Cosmo Cricket-Material Girl</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: Our Craft Lounge, Hero Arts-Graph Background</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ribbon: Papertrey Ink</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Corner Rounder: We R Memory Keepers</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><i> </i>Heather Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363329295277093562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432960237849194927.post-32468726641044448252010-07-30T09:40:00.027-05:002010-07-30T09:40:00.335-05:00Berry Fun Basket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Greetings! <br />
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My post today features a digi template found over at My Favorite Things. If you follow my blog, you know how I love MFT's Pure Innoscence collection. Not only does MFT have stamps but they also have an array of digital papers, stamps and templates. Check them out <a href="http://www.mftstamps.com/blog/">here</a>.<br />
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So using their digital template, I created this berry basket along with some yummy paper strawberries (well, not really yummy).<br />
First I downloaded the template and saved it to my digital stamp folder. I then printed the template off (any size I wanted, might I add) on colored cardstock. I then cut out the design with scissors and scored with my Martha Stewart score board on the dotted lines. To add extra texture, I Cuttlebugged my basket with an embossing folder (Weathered Wood for the basket and Swiss Dots for the berries).<br />
To keep the basket and berry pieces together I used my Score-Pal tape. I then used string to tie the holes together for the berries and added a Cream Saver (Cream and Berry flavor-of course) to the center. The tops were created with string, my pinking circle Nestabilities and a button.<br />
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I also included a small mini card to coordinate with the berries and basket.<br />
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<i>Supplies</i><br />
Digital Template: My Favorite Things<br />
Sentiment on Card: Unity Stamps-April KOM 2010 <br />
Embossing Plates: Cuttlebug<br />
DP: October Afternoon-Go Fly A Kite<br />
Die Cut: Nestabilities-Pinking Circle<br />
Scoring Tool: Martha Stewart Score Board<br />
Adhesive: Scor-Pal Tape <br />
Other: String, Buttons<br />
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Hope you enjoy and have a "berry" nice day!Heather Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363329295277093562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432960237849194927.post-22831916380582190802010-07-29T21:38:00.002-05:002010-07-29T21:57:04.335-05:002 Sketches 4 You-Laura 57Greetings!<br />
Today's post features a card I created for the challenge over at <a href="http://2sketches4you.blogspot.com/">2 Sketches 4 You</a>. This sketches uses a longer card size along with a heart embellishment.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Here is what I created: <br />
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I used my new papers from Basic Grey-Oliver Collection. I just love all the male colors (blues, teals and reds). Enjoy!<br />
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<i>Supplies:</i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cardstock: Papertrey Ink</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DP: Basic Grey-Oliver Collection</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: Unity July 2010 KOM</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: Momento and Distress Ink-Old Paper </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Punches: Fiskars-Scallop Sentiments and Marvy-Heart</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><i> </i>Heather Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363329295277093562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432960237849194927.post-75501490348407558582010-07-25T19:42:00.004-05:002010-07-25T20:56:27.150-05:00Embellish Magazine Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaGtSVAhiZQOQ5hBi-G6j1dZvJj2-uaA2Vx1va3tdvgwkCJHIdXxNbDuGyUy5F3_jSICMhkeeUaMwKM3x8MykUPjJHCUrh1PA1NmlIrC_382yZaCus4mzEhQTlssaSW5ALahwf9wyyMNI/s1600/ricrack+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaGtSVAhiZQOQ5hBi-G6j1dZvJj2-uaA2Vx1va3tdvgwkCJHIdXxNbDuGyUy5F3_jSICMhkeeUaMwKM3x8MykUPjJHCUrh1PA1NmlIrC_382yZaCus4mzEhQTlssaSW5ALahwf9wyyMNI/s320/ricrack+002.JPG" /></a></div>Greetings! <br />
My post today features a color and product challenge from Embellish Magazine. The challenge: to incorporate the colors teal, orange, kraft, brown and ric rac in your creation.<br />
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I made a standard A2 size card along with some pattern papers from October Afternoon. I did not have ric rac to match my color scheme, so I decided to find a pattern that resembled it in my paper. To add special interest, I used my embossing pen from Inkadinkado and added some clear embossing powder to the ric rac design in my paper. (a little hard to see in the photo). Enjoy!<br />
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<i>Supplies:</i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cardstock: Papertrey Ink and Bazzill</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DP: October Afternoon-Go Fly A Kite </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: Unity Stamp Co. (July KOM) and Hero Arts-Thank you sentiments</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: Colorbox Fluid Chalk Ink, Distress Ink-Worn Corduroy </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Embossing Pen: Inkadinkado</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Corner Rounder: Corner Chomper -We R Memory Keepers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Punches: EK Success and Marvy </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ribbon: Papertrey Ink</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Pen: Signo White Pen </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><i> </i>Heather Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363329295277093562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432960237849194927.post-32954343737025494422010-07-18T14:12:00.013-05:002010-07-19T12:15:42.586-05:00A Fruity Creation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-7Yb2P7Y2VcHQ60WrH-qOr9Af81pluEGceUniqgGq6PO0IFi6tG5XLzv6ZXsxLIzf8zNZp-DW4dHcrVGrat8tTMmgIvfAF6PZUc1BQvaPAxFDQ77aeDAO_VjOzFmgWkRCy4ucl-FwiE/s1600/fruit+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-7Yb2P7Y2VcHQ60WrH-qOr9Af81pluEGceUniqgGq6PO0IFi6tG5XLzv6ZXsxLIzf8zNZp-DW4dHcrVGrat8tTMmgIvfAF6PZUc1BQvaPAxFDQ77aeDAO_VjOzFmgWkRCy4ucl-FwiE/s200/fruit+001.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>Greetings! <br />
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My post today features a card I made for <a href="http://sarahmartina.com/blog/2010/07/07/joine-me-for-a-fruity-challenge-cupcards-2-go/">Sarah Martina's</a> blog challenge. The challenge is to make something incorporating fruit! <br />
I chose to break out some of my new Hero Arts stamps (Simply the Best).<br />
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I decided to do some paper piecing on these cards. I thought that the Garden Variety papers from Cosmo Cricket would be perfect; fresh and fun patterns. Enjoy!<br />
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<i>Supplies:</i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cardstock: Bazzill </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DP: Cosmo Cricket (Garden Variety)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: Hero Arts (Simply the Best) and Dots </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: Colorbox (Fluid Ink)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ribbon: Papertrey Ink</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Punch: Fiskars (Scallop Sentiments)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Corner Rounder: We R Memory Keepers-Corner Chomper </span><i> </i>Heather Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363329295277093562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432960237849194927.post-49031516835253321152010-07-16T12:49:00.001-05:002010-07-16T12:53:41.977-05:002 Sketches 4 You- Laura 56Greetings! I was able to find time to participate in a couple of challenges this week. One of the challenge I usually choose is 2 Sketches 4 You. I like having the sketch challenge to work with.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Here is my card for the week:<br />
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I decided to make some more use of my October Afternoon Thrift Store paper pack. I paper pieced a little scene for the birds (stamps from Unity Stamp KOM-June). Enjoy!<br />
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<i>Supplies:</i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cardstock: Papertrey Ink and Bazzill</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DP: October Afternoon (The Thrift Store)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: Unity Stamp Co. (June KOM)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ribbon: Papertrey Ink</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Corner Rounder: We R Memory Keepers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Circle Cutter: Colluzzle </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: Fluid Chalk Ink (Colorbox), Distress Ink (Old Paper)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Copic Markers </span><i> </i>Heather Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363329295277093562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432960237849194927.post-89199450507323281142010-07-08T14:48:00.003-05:002010-07-08T14:56:58.802-05:00My Favorite Things-A Wagon Full of Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfInpCawUgW871Nc3JAWOy_AB7UB2toiWhDeFUmeMjQhmFtE10C5ECbaUy-i9QHk9kW7gIG1DkIOz54HAAn6m3cqMgAhXpDmbvOO9tBiz4ymAN6uB1bd0cx_ePJU2cyEIEHdBLuAETEJ8/s1600/wagon+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfInpCawUgW871Nc3JAWOy_AB7UB2toiWhDeFUmeMjQhmFtE10C5ECbaUy-i9QHk9kW7gIG1DkIOz54HAAn6m3cqMgAhXpDmbvOO9tBiz4ymAN6uB1bd0cx_ePJU2cyEIEHdBLuAETEJ8/s320/wagon+001.JPG" /></a></div>Greetings!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I've been creating a ton of cards lately. This one uses stamps from <a href="http://www.mftstamps.com/blog/">My Favorite Things</a>. MFT just released some new stamps and die cuts yesterday, so head on over to their web site for some SUPER CUTE ideas and images. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDsb_jroLjYEBX2cWdmu0awn_odunHyyGdptA9P3sgoPndUMwimhXMy91JXg2w280u3wuIk5K3WpqSY27XvxU64m5AB1ZwuSpELr8xyJQCBcxr2uf1OanH_d-Q5qXdAp9zk9dP2yvul0Q/s1600/wagon+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDsb_jroLjYEBX2cWdmu0awn_odunHyyGdptA9P3sgoPndUMwimhXMy91JXg2w280u3wuIk5K3WpqSY27XvxU64m5AB1ZwuSpELr8xyJQCBcxr2uf1OanH_d-Q5qXdAp9zk9dP2yvul0Q/s200/wagon+002.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>This set is called <i>A Wagon Full of Love</i>. This little set has a great selection of images. I chose to add some of my own tiny flowers to the wagon vs. the stuffed animals included with the set. There are quite a few possibilities with the wagon (hearts, flowers (paper or stamped ) and little animals.<br />
Hope you enjoy!<br />
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<i>Supplies:</i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cardstock: Papertrey Ink and Bazzill</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: My Favorite Things (Wagon Full Of Love) Hero Arts (Thank You-tiny flowers) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DP: October Afternoon (Go Fly a Kite)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: Momento (Tuxedo Black) and Distress (Old Paper and Worn Corduroy)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Copic Markers (see photo for colors used)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Corner Rounder: We R Memory Keepers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Other: Button, String (Martha Stewart) and Ribbon (Michael's) </span>Heather Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363329295277093562noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432960237849194927.post-29710094929027505622010-07-06T17:55:00.002-05:002010-07-06T17:59:32.752-05:00Embellish Magazine Color Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCzk_cekOiTr-gY26F3SSE0k5w4q07UrG9YCs9pdU_uwDDOFalehMZ5CKdryeXKjZROxVhTgkKBSF2jtdK5dl-BIWDV-L_u6KfnvMVHQkqb6y6zaACA_g7yt64ruDPpRFmBOZgJrZQyzs/s1600/challenges+7-6-10+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCzk_cekOiTr-gY26F3SSE0k5w4q07UrG9YCs9pdU_uwDDOFalehMZ5CKdryeXKjZROxVhTgkKBSF2jtdK5dl-BIWDV-L_u6KfnvMVHQkqb6y6zaACA_g7yt64ruDPpRFmBOZgJrZQyzs/s320/challenges+7-6-10+003.JPG" /></a></div>Hello! <br />
Today's post features a color and design challenge from Embellish Magazine. The challenge was to create a invitation using the colors green, red and craft/gold. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The invite I created is to a wedding. I love the sentiment from Unity's May KOM. I decided to incorporate it along with some letter stickers from Cosmo Cricket. It reads "join us...for happily ever-after".<br />
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Hope you enjoy! If you would like to play along, you have until July 17th.<br />
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<i>Supplies: </i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cardstock: Bazzill and Papertrey Ink</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DP: Cappella Basic Grey</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Letter Stickers: Cosmo Cricket</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: Unity Stamps (May 2010 KOM)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Punch: Fiskars (scallop sentiments)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ribbon: Michael's </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Corner Rounder: We R Memory Keepers</span><br />
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</span>Heather Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363329295277093562noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432960237849194927.post-64476208904178176192010-07-06T17:46:00.000-05:002010-07-06T17:46:41.397-05:002 Sketches For You-Kazan's Sketch 56<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpx3iWFqVW1JMKY9ahZcPWZqN7ldEh-SmoHflRZPDp-EsqAX3pLZzfAQOfg3Vs8w6NbGuoU6ek-MrKKpXqpXNXz6AyDmRVPiBHSqpx7qQGeg2ol6pVKdnViVWEHbOxNb30NeOskHrjw-U/s1600/challenges+7-6-10+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpx3iWFqVW1JMKY9ahZcPWZqN7ldEh-SmoHflRZPDp-EsqAX3pLZzfAQOfg3Vs8w6NbGuoU6ek-MrKKpXqpXNXz6AyDmRVPiBHSqpx7qQGeg2ol6pVKdnViVWEHbOxNb30NeOskHrjw-U/s320/challenges+7-6-10+002.JPG" /></a></div>Hello! <br />
Love the sketch challenges posted on 2 Sketches 4 You. This week's sketch is no exception.<br />
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I created a card using my Unity Stamps (November KOM 09)...yes, I went way back. I love the crossword stamp! It has a TON of possibilities!<br />
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Have some extra time? Why don't you join this week's challenge? Enjoy!<br />
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<i>Supplies:</i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cardstock: Bazzill and Papertrey Ink</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DP: October Afternoon (Go Fly A Kite)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: Unity KOM (Nov 09)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Letter Stickers: Cosmo Cricket</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: Distress Ink (Pumice Stone and Brushed Cordory)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Punch: Fiskars (scallop sentiments)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ribbon; Michael's </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Corner Rounder: Wr R Memory Keepers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span>Heather Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363329295277093562noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432960237849194927.post-27565988379070164232010-07-06T17:03:00.003-05:002010-07-06T17:34:50.625-05:00Etsy Inspired Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNEQ77QqbWEpFgVv3pRj7JghN6fTiCXYu-ucaOrShGpEr7i2xS22fG0-G2U0mZsF-8t-Ue1MUEeru5GbUejQUA7DMBcdsKLXPFiHXVcZCY5WoSvyg1XDmh4gz5pdA7YbKcD9HktgplJzo/s1600/challenges+7-6-10+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNEQ77QqbWEpFgVv3pRj7JghN6fTiCXYu-ucaOrShGpEr7i2xS22fG0-G2U0mZsF-8t-Ue1MUEeru5GbUejQUA7DMBcdsKLXPFiHXVcZCY5WoSvyg1XDmh4gz5pdA7YbKcD9HktgplJzo/s320/challenges+7-6-10+001.JPG" /></a></div>Greetings!<br />
Today's post is all about inspiration. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kimmieprout">Kimmieprout </a>(on Etsy) designs polymer clay buttons. The challenge on <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1947805668">Etsy Inspired</a><a href="http://etsyinspired.blogspot.com/"> </a>is to create something (card, layout, altered item) that brought you inspiration from the patterns and colors found on the designer's buttons.<br />
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I created this card by pulling the stamped images from the button in the Edithos collection. I love the subtle pattern and simple design. The stamps are from Unity Stamps (June KOM 2010). Enjoy!<br />
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<i>Supplies:</i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Cardstock: Bazzill, Papertrey Ink (antique white)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">DP: October Afternoon (The Thrift Shop)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stamps: Unity Stamp Co. (June KOM 2010)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Copic Markers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ink: Momemto (Tuxedo Black) and Distress Ink (Pumice Stone) (Barn Door Red)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Corner Rounder: Corner Chomper-We R Memory Keepers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ribbon: Michael's </span><i> </i>Heather Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363329295277093562noreply@blogger.com4