613 Avenue Create----Create Your own Challenge

Good morning crafting friends.  I hope everyone's Mother's Day was as enjoyable as mine. I truly loved my gifts and the time spent with the people I love most in this world. 

Now back to crafting and posting which I have been slacking in.  I plan to improve!

Below is my card for the Create Your Own Challenge at 613 Avenue Create.

These are the items I used from the Challenge columns:

Image:   Sassy Studio Design-The New Sassy Cassie
Sentiment:  Inkadinkado Clear stamp
Patterned paper:  Recollections-Union Square Plaza Union collection
Solid color paper:  Black from CutCardStock.com
Die cuts: from Cricut cartridges
Glossy Accent used on boots
Bling:  Recollections Bling on a Roll
Fibers: Websters Pages:  Bloomers
Copic Markers

Enjoy your day and thanks so much for stopping by!

Fred She Said- Uplifting Sentiment

 Materials used:

Marco's Paper Card stock for card base
Glue glitter purchased from dollar store
Dainty Doily die GG4006229 (purchased from Paper Wishes catalogue)
Iamroses flowers
LaLaLand craft die-Open Leaf Flourish
Spellbinders die: Bloom One
Recollections adhesive back Rhinestones
Sentiment from Fred She Said- Uplifting Sentiments

Prima Doll in House Box

Hello Crafters'

Have you ever been impressed so much by a video that you just had to make that item?  Well after seeing LiveLoveScraps tutorial video,  House Box with a Window, I had to make it!  Perfect display for your Prima Doll tags. 
Below is my fist attempt.   I think I will make more.

Let me know what you think!

613 Avenue Create Color Challenge Combo

 

 

Materials used for this project:

 Heartfelt Creations-Decorative Blossom Corner Die
Kenny K digi - Present Surprise
Recollections DP - Splendiferous
Stamps of Life - floral die cuts
Stamps of Life -  Ticket stamp & die cut
Embossing folder - Darice
Copic Markers
Hot off the Press - Pastel Bow Brads
Bazzill card stock for card base.

2014 Scraps of Colors Retreat

I have to comment on the wonderful time I had this weekend in Alpharetta Georgia.  I attended SOC 2014 Retreat.  I had a ball!  I must say, I think Crafters are a special breed of people.  I found Tiare (the hostess with the mostess) and the ladies that attended to be warm, friendly and very talented.  We all had one desire in mind and that was to have a great time crafting.  We had our Pink Pajama's on all day Saturday and even shopped in them.  We were very recognizable in the Hotel (Embassy Suites).  The food was superb!  The free gifts and prizes were wonderful.  There was plenty of time for laughter and dancing along with the late hours of crafting.  This was worth the time and expense!  Can't wait till the next one!

 

 

Below is the photo of my Name Badge and State Tag that we asked to make for the contest.  Didn't win, but that was okay because the winner was Corinne from Bermuda and it was well deserved!

 

 

Paper Bag Mini Album: Theme: Use 2D or 3D Flowers

I'm basically a sewer.  This theme gave me the opportunity to use my sewing skills.  So I made this flower with my fabric remnants. I think it's cute!

                                                        My Paper Bag Mini Album

Materials used:

Scrappers Delight digi image: Baby Boo Bumble Bee
Celebrate it Black Paper Bags
Image colored with Copic Markers
Iamroses flowers
Cloth flower made with cotton fabrics remnants and topped with wooden button from stash
Black, White card stock
Sizzix embossing folder
Recollections Design paper -Splendiferous collection
Cinch binding system and wires
Say It With Bling- self adhesive bling

Rick St. Dennis - Adriana

National RAK Day 2/17

Our challenge for this week at 613 Avenue Create, was to create something for someone that does a service for you.   I chose to make a Gift card wallet.  After viewing the " Follow The Paper Trail" video on You tube,  I thought this was a perfect way to show gratitude to my grandsons coach. 

 Materials I used:

Bazzill card stock
DP from my stash (I've had it so long I can't remember what collection it came out of.)
Cricut Cartridge: Sports Mania
Tim Holtz chain
Clip from Staples
Copic markers
Fitztown image: Sports 20
Spellbinder scallop die cut
Sizzix embossing folder.

I really enjoyed making this.  I'm sure I will be making more of them in the future.  Great way to give a gift card!  Thanks for stopping by!

Week 7 - Embossing Project

Here is my entry for Scrap of Colors 2014 Sistah/Brotha Blogger Challenge:

 

 

I used Artist's Loft Modeling paste for the white inner valentine, Stampin Up Owl Punch,  stencil heart from my stash, Recollections Valentine paper,  Spellbinder Ribbons Banner die cut, Recollections adhesive back rhinestone bling and sentiment was computer typed.

 

 

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

Love is in the Air

Hello lovely people, if you happen to stop by, this is my DT inspiration card for 613 Avenue Create.  I love the month of February because  it seems like LOVE IS IN THE AIR.
The sponsor this week is Milk Coffee and felt was to be added into our project. 

Materials used for my card:

Card base: Bazzill card stock
Recollections Valentine 6x6 inch paper pack
Burlap twine
Studio 112 flat back adhesive pearls
Copic markers
Spellbinder die used to cut out the white felt heart
Small layered Felt heart purchased at Michaels
Flower by American crafts
Envelope die cut from stash
Hand cut banner pieces
Rubber stamp letters from stash.

As always, I enjoy your comments.  Happy Valentines Day!

First postings for 2014

Oh my goodness, I had completely overlooked the fact that I hadn't posted for a while.  These will be my first postings for the year of 2014.......hey, and January is almost over!  I have a feeling this is going to be another fast moving year.
 Well theses are 2 DT inspirational projects I made for 613 Avenue Create.  These are 2 Digital image designers (Nicecrane Designs and Fitztown Designs) that I've recently been introduced to. Vintage is really not my style, so I did the best I could do with these images. 
Let me know what you think!

Materials used:

Fitztown image: Fae 38
Colored pencils
Colored chalk
DP: DCWV The Stardust Stack
Bazzill cardstock used for pages inside the journal
The Cinch Machine and binding wire size .75
Making Memories Deco Metal Stickers
Flowers purchased at Michaels
Feathers from stash
Chipboard label purchased at Michaels
Sentiment- rubber stamp by Inkadinkadoo

Materials used:

Nicecrane Designs- Sweet girl DS1
DP: Cosmo Cricket Double Deck stack
Bazzill red card stock
Iamroses flowers
Copic markers
Die-namics steel die: doily
Inkadinkado Acrylic stamp
White fabric doily from JoAnn's
Buttons from stash

I always appreciate you stopping by and commenting.  Happy New Year!

5 YEAR JOURNAL

HELLO my crafty friends,

I've decided to join in on this project at http://www.iclassygirl.com/5-year-journal/.  It's all about journaling ..........for 5 years......!  Seems like a lot, but it really isn't.  Check Tiare's website with all the information and join in.

My Journal is ready to go:

 

 

 Thanks for stopping by.  Now get started by making your journal or just buy one if you like.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Christmas is here!!!!!

Hello everyone,

Have you finished all your Christmas shopping and card making?  I have, and I am so relieved.  I've actually made over 35 Christmas cards in all for this year and I can proudly say they have all been mailed out.

I also found time to decorate 25 Mini Notebooks to give to my Senior Sunday School Class at my Church.  I found it pretty rewarding because I used up a lot of  scrap papers and left over embellishments.  I got on a roll and couldn't stop.  I think I'll do this again for next year if I get a good reception.
Here they are:

Merry Christmas everyone and a Happy New Year!

That's Entertainment

Hi ladies and gents,

Why don't you stop  over at Outlawzchallenges and join in with this weeks challenge.    The theme is "That's Entertainment."  We're making cards based on our favorite Movie, TV program or Book.  I can't wait to see what everyone is going to come up with. 

.  I'm a lover of Adventure, Futuristic, and Action Movies.  I chose "Blade Runner" as my all-time favorite movie.  It was made back in the 80's I think, but I still like to see it over and over.
Below is my inspirational DT card to get the creative juices going.

  

                                                      Tell me what you think!


Materials used:

DCWV - The Stardust Stack
Rubber stamp:  Sofa by Nina Brackett -Fine Furnishings
Acrylic stamp:  Ticket by The Stamps of Life
Wire: from stash
Blade Runner images:  Google
Digi image:  Oak Pond Creations -Traffic Light
Fiskar pennant punch
Archival black pigment ink
                          

613 Avenue Create Block Party

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Create Your Own Challenge

Hello my Friendly crafters,

I hope everyone is getting ready for a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with family and friends.  The Lord is truly good.  My Grandson Aaron (13) and I plan to participate in the Turkey Day Chicago Run 2013.  I no longer run but I can still walk! LOL  It's only 5K(3 miles).  It starts early in the morning so I will have time to rest afterwards and then head on over to my Son's girlfriends house and enjoy a meal with our combined families.

I will have a good reason to eat what ever I want that day and not feel guilty!   It's also for a good cause.  We will be supplying the Greater Chicago Food Depository by bringing 2 can good items with us when we run.  I'm really looking forward to this.

Our challenge this week at 613 Avenue Create was to Create Your Own challenge by using this pattern :

This is what I came up with:

MATERIALS USED:

Image:  Bugaboo- Stella calendar month Thanksgiving
DP: DCWV Fall Stack 2
Bazzill card stock
Brown organza ribbon purchased from JoAnns
Button: from my stash
Glossy accent added to the glasses and the turkey
Rubber stamps:  Inkadinkado and Paper Inspiration
Cricut cartridge:  Wild Cards
Copic Markers
Metal Apron brad: from my stash
Mesh: from stash

Thank you for taking the time out, to stop by!

The Last of Autumn

Okay fellow crafters,

I think this is one of my last Autumn cards because it sure feels like WINTER  here in Illinois!
I really do love the Autumn/Fall colors.  They are so rich and vibrant. 

I made this Tri-Shutter card as inspiration, for our NO RUBBER STAMP THEME at Outlawz challenges.  You were only allowed to use a rubber stamp for the sentiment if you needed.

MATERIALS USED:

Papers:  Bazzill card stock for base
              DCWV The Fall Stack DP
Sentiment:  Hot Off The Press acrylic stamp
Quotation:  Tiny Tales
Sticker letters:  by Marjolaine mini mono self sticking letters
Flowers:  by Iamroses
Digital image: by I Brake For Stamps -Autumn gathering
Edge Punch by EK Success
Copic markers
Apple basket and Hen from button stash

Thank you all for stopping by.  Now lets get ready for Thanksgiving!                 

Winter is in the Air!

Hello crafting folks,

Well winter is in the air.  We got our first snow yesterday here in Illinois.  It wasn't very much but I  think we're going to have a long cold winter this time.   So that means Illinoisans stock up on your craft supplies (like I have to tell you that.....LOL) and get ready for more crafting time!

I made this inspirational Winter scene card for the Monday Greeting card challenge at Outlawz challenges. 

 

 

Materials used:

Image: Oak Pond Digitals- Say What Snowman
Base card:  Step fold card using Navy and yellow Bazzill card stock
Designer papers:  from my stash
Glitter paper for tress:  The Metallic Glitter card stack by Provo craft
Sled die cut: from stash
Copic Markers
Studio G Glitter glue
Cricut Cartridges:  Paper Doll Dress Up, Gypsy Wandering



Thanks for dropping by.  Love to hear what you think.

Let's say Thank You!

Hi everybody,  I can never have too many Thank you cards.  Can You?  Someone is always doing something for me and I need to show appreciation. My best way of showing my appreciation is to send a Thank You card.  Come over to 613 Avenue Create and join in the fun.  Let's see what you got!  Here's mine:

 

 

Materials used

 

Image from Bugaloo: Theodore Christmas present
SEI Christmas Paper collection
Bazzill red, black card stock
Copic markers
Cricut Cartridge: Gypsy Wandering
Ribbon from my stash
Spellbinders Dies: Square die, Scallop square die
Sentiment: Stampcraft rubber stamp
Versafine: Archival Onyx black Ink Pad


 Thanks for stopping by.  I love comments!

Paper Piecing project

This is my DT card for our Paper piecing Theme challenge at 613 Avenue Create:

The dancers clothes were paper pieced.

 

Materials used:

My Minds Eye  6x6 Sunshine paper pad
Image: Squigglefly-Lets Cut a Rug Bessie
Flowers: Iamroses and Prima
Self adhesive bling: Say it with Bling
K&Company Fabric  Frame
Bazzill paper for Easel card base
Copic markers
EK Success Edge Punch

Paper piecing is fun!