Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Mojo Monday #214


Finally getting around to doing the Mojo Monday challenge today. Here is my take on the sketch by Julee Tilman. The rose is one that I made using some thick mulberry paper and there is a tiny bit of gel glitter pen around each of the rectangles with the word "DREAM" stamped on them. This photo doesn't let you see the glitter but it adds a nice soft touch of glam to the card. Along with some Bazzill cardstock is the Bo Bunny Father Christmas Collection. The pieces that I used from the Christmas collection don't scream Christmas so I  took it in a different direction using the Dream stamp.

Mojo Monday sketch:

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Brenda

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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Mojo Monday #213


Finally getting around to the Mojo Monday challenge. Here's my take on challenge #213. Thought I'd do some very soft colors on this one and brought out an old paper pack from the bottom of my drawer. This card is using an 8.5"x 8.5" pad named "Life's Journey" by K&Company. I bought this paper many years ago and it's been hiding in a drawer all this time. The stamp is from my stash and the flower is Recollections™ Boutique Fleur line. Copic markers were used for coloring in "wishes" (YG91, YG93, W5).

Here's the sketch


'Till next time . . . . . .  .

Brenda

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Sunday, October 30, 2011

Mantel Clock


Here is the Mantel Clock that I made using the kit received from Laura Denison at Following the Paper Trail. Most of the clock is using Tim Holtz products and her clock was featured at the winter CHA show at the Tim Holtz booth. I loved this project as soon as I viewed it on one of Laura's Ustream shows. So glad she made the kit for the rest of us to enjoy. I'm a huge Tim Hotlz fan as well as a huge fan of Laura Denison and this project put them both together. What more could I ask for in a project. The pattern for this project is still available at Laura's site if anyone is interested in making this clock. The project can be viewed on Ustream here.

The doors on the bottom open up to allow for a mini to fit inside. I am currently working on the mini and will show that when I have it done. I used the Kfraft Glassine paper on this project and it turned out better than I'd hoped. I just love this paper. However, most of the adhesives I've tried using with the paper don't work really well but two adhesives that worked perfectly was Claudine Hellmuth's Studio Multi-Medium and Inkssentials Glue n' seal (matte finish). This project was a lot of fun and is truly an inspiration piece for my craft room.

More pics:



The size of this clock is just under 15"h x 11"w x 2" d. The clock will hold a mini approx. 5" h x 6.5"w x 1.5"d comfortably.

Thanks for visiting!

Brenda
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Mojo Monday #212


Here's my Mojo Monday card for this week. Decided that it was time to start making some Christmas cards for this year, so here's the first one. Anyone that knows me will be shocked to find out that this is the first Christmas card for this year. My friend Sue and I usually get together each year and make dozens and dozens to send to the soldiers but we didn't do that this year. The Christmas spirit is usually with me all year long and I love making anything Christmas. But this year was different - couldn't find my Christmas "Mojo" so to speak. But with the crisp cool air starting to hit, maybe it will jump start my creativity for all things Christmas (my favorite time of year).

This card was made using BoBunny's Father Christmas Collection 6x6 paper pad. This collection has some really beautiful designs in vintage greens and reds. The glittered snowflake is a button that was attached to the twine. All other supplies are listed below.

Mojo Monday sketch -

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Brenda

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Memory Folders with Box


Happy Tuesday everyone! Here's a box I made using ideas from Laura Denison (yet again). Her project "Trunk full of Memories" included this storage box for the files that were in the trunk. While the trunk is absolutely gorgeous, the storage box and files appealed to my sense of organization and space availability much more at this time. So, using Prima's Printery paper and watching her Ustream video, this is the outcome.





Each folder inside allows for either 4 photos or 3 photos and embellishments on the front pertaining to the photos inside. I just love this idea and of course this paper line (as stated in previous posts). The box will hold 5 or 6 folders with photos and embellishments. Each folder has an index tab for names, dates or subject. This would work great for school pictures, parties, vacations or even a very condensed version of "A Year in the Life" type of album. In Laura's version, she added an additional (loose) double sided mat that fits inside each folder. Since the mats are folders, it allows for small memorabilia to be tucked away inside.

If you haven't seen the Ustream class (free) over at Following the Paper Trail, I encourage you to take a few minutes to check it out. I'm currently making the Clock Kit she posted using mostly Tim Holtz products. Having a great time on it and will show you when I'm done.

Till next time . . .

Brenda

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