New Bookmarks

I made these bookmarks for a quick project to kill some time. I used manila tags and blended Distress Inks on them then stamped them with Tim Holtz stamps. I embossed the bird on the Dreams marker and added some Distress Stickles around the edges. The other has some mini grungeboard elements that I painted with Distress Crackle paints. I added Distress Stickles to the wings and around the edges of the tag. Both got a nice gob of fibers to finish them off. I'm going to give the Dreams bookmark to my friend and co-manager, Cheryl. I'm keeping the Live Life bookmarker...I like the Harry Potter reference with the flying key. :-)

Glimmer Mist Has A New Look!

Glimmer Mist is the same great product with a Fabulous NEW Look!! All the bottle are hand labeled at the warehouse in Loveland, CO. The bottles will now have screen printed labels to make it a bit easier on the crafters, who mix, bottle and label each one.

First Card in the New Studio

I've been spending my time getting my new studio space in order. This is the first project I created there (aside from working on my brother's photo album). It's a card using the Michael Strong Cloisonne Gecko stamp for the monthly contest at enjoyMichaelStrongstamps Yahoo group and a Hip To Be Square card format from Ink Stains. I love the way the card opens. This card is 6x6, but you can make it any size using the tutorial from Ink Stains. Really cool design.

Check out the neat fused glass pendant my mom created. This was her first try, of course, and it looks better than anything I've done since I got the kit! I love how the dichroyic glass looks like a butterfly wing.

Fused Glass and Studio Update

I just got a kit from Hobby Lobby to do fused glass in your microwave. These are the first pieces I created while experimenting with the time needed. The white pieces are the first and I think they were 'kilned' too long for my taste. The black piece came out just like I wanted, so I'm going to turn it into a necklace and make some smaller pieces for earrings.

I wanted to post a picture of my studio in progress. I installed three cabinets under my embellishment shelves. I moved the majority of my stuff in (most of it is stored in a large cabinet that you can't see in this view) and I can actually work in there now. I've been 'embellishing' a photo album for my brother of the trip he made here for Mother's Day. I don't really do true scrapbooking, so a bought a 1-up photo album and I'm stamping the journaling area to give it a little kick.

Father's Day Card & Sketch Entry

I created this Father's Day card for my step-father, Al. I used a sketch from Ink Stains for inspiration. I also used her Parched Pigment technique for the background. I planned to use her Joseph's Coat technique for the sentiment, but the script was too small to look good. It's hard to tell in the scan, but the brads are copper and the card base is cream...I actually hate this scan...

The Dentist is a Clown!

I just have to show you what my DH got his dentist to write up for him.

The white cabinets are some we purchased for my new studio...BTW, they still aren't built!!!

Feel Better Card

My DH is having a double root canal done as I type!!! I made him this little card to hope he feels better soon. It's a 4x4 card using paper from the DCWV Latte stack and my Cuttlebug. I sanded the embossed images and the edges of both the inserts and the main card.