Yearly Archives: 2011

  • 2,953

    12 tags of christmas…tag 7

    Written on Dec 7, 2011 1:01 am, by

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    supplies: kraft glassine, adirondack alcohol inks/bottle/lettuce/oregano/meadow/red pepper, metallic mixative/gold, blending solution, distress stain/antique linen/pumice stone/forest moss, distress ink pads/vintage photo/frayed burlap/blakck soot, distress stickles/picket fence, craft sheet, mister bottle, heat tool, ink applicator tool, ink blending tool, paint dabber/gold/snow cap white, distress embossing ink, black embossing powder, glossy accents, #8 manila tags, #8 kraft tags; Continue Reading

  • 2,407

    12 tags of christmas…tag 6

    Written on Dec 6, 2011 1:01 am, by

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    supplies: metal foil tape, craft sheet, paint dabbers (asst. colors), glossy accents, glossy cardstock, distress ink (walnut stain), distress embossing ink, ink blending tool, heat tool, clear embossing powder, #8 tag; drill punch, holiday adornments, charm clip; texture fade (merry christmas & vintage); ribbon; burnishing block

  • 497

    12 tags of christmas…tag 5

    Written on Dec 5, 2011 1:01 am, by

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    supplies: craft sheet, alcohol inks/cranberry/red pepper/watermelon, ink applicator tool, archival ink/jet black, paint dabber/lettuce, distress ink/pumice stone, ink blending tool, glossy accents, glossy cardstock; grungepaper, tiny attacher, sanding grip; dies/regal crest/tag & bookplate; cms112 seasonal reflections, grid-blocks; clearly heavy transparency; pearls

  • 3,049

    12 tags of christmas…tag 4

    Written on Dec 4, 2011 1:01 am, by

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    supplies: craft sheet, distress stains/weathered wood/tumbled glass/picket fence, distress ink/winter seasonal distress, crackle paint/rock candy, distress stickles/rock candy, ink blending tool, paint dabber/snow cap white, mister bottle, #8 manila tag, heat tool, glossy accents,1/8” wonder tape; grungeboard, holiday muse tokens, jump ring, shabby accoutrements, trimmings; die cut/winter wonder/on the edge snow flurries; CMS052 reindeer flight Continue Reading

  • 627

    12 tags of christmas…tag 3

    Written on Dec 3, 2011 1:01 am, by

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    supplies: craft sheet, cut n’ dry felt, distress reinkers (or any waterbased reinkers), distress ink pad/brushed corduroy, archival ink pad/jet black, glossy accents, perfect pearls mist/heirloom gold, ink blending tool, alcohol ink/red pepper, ink applicator tool, #8 kraft tags; kraft core; festive greenery die, christmas background & border texture fades; CMS117 seasonal silhouettes stamp, grid-blocks; Continue Reading

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    12 tags of christmas…tag 2

    Written on Dec 2, 2011 1:01 am, by

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    supplies: craft sheet, distress stain/picket fence/frayed burlap, distress ink/winter seasonal/peeled paint/vintage photo, glossy accents, metallic paint dabber/gold, sticky-back canvas/natural, perfect pearl mist/pearl, #8 manila tags; seasonal kraft resist, seasonal muse tokens, trinket pins, trimmings, jump rings, long fasteners, sanding grip, texture hammer, design ruler, grungeboard, adornments; sizzix dies/reindeer flight/on the edge ornate; scissors, paper distresser, Continue Reading

  • 537

    12 tags of christmas…tag 1

    Written on Dec 1, 2011 1:01 am, by

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    supplies: craft sheet, distress ink/frayed burlap/iced spruce (winter seasonal set), distress embossing ink, embossing powder/white, paint dabber/snow cap white, ink blending tool, glossy accents, glue n’ seal, distress stickles/rock candy, heat tool; kraft core;  dies/vintage noel/tag & bookplate/tattered pinecone/festive greenery/tattered banners, texture fades/snow flurries, vagabond; baubles, jump rings, trimmings, lost & found paper stash, sanding Continue Reading

  • 1,515

    it’s almost time…

    Written on Nov 25, 2011 1:01 am, by

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      let the holiday season begin bloggers!  starting december 1st, for the 5th year in a row my "12 Tags of Christmas" will be kicking off all over again!  it seems the anticipation of this annual event gets more and more exciting.  i'm ready to share these creative festivities of the season with all of Continue Reading

  • 319

    happy thanksgiving…

    Written on Nov 24, 2011 10:29 am, by

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    i just want to share how blessed i am to be able to share this amazing creative journey with all of you every single day.  i am grateful beyond words and just wanted you to know how truly thankful i am…t!m

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    quirky turkeys…

    Written on Nov 22, 2011 10:34 am, by

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    hi bloggers!  as the days tick away one day closer to thanksgiving it seems my creativity is holding on to every aspect of fall holiday.  check out my illuminated autumn place cards idea over at the ranger blog today. thanks for all of your comments about the gilded glassine – a cool technique for sure Continue Reading