Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Steampunk #2 and a Sneak peek and Three Muses


As promised here's another little Steampunk ATC. If you see in the background theres a little sneak peek of a partial image of a Paris balloon from a new plate being released next week from I Brake For Stamps. I am so enjoying playing with this new style of art. Start saving all those old watch parts ladies! This also fits in with the The Three Muses challenge using Something Old Something New.

Monday, December 28, 2009

Playing with Steampunk!!! Queen Bee ATC


Well I just had to give it a try. Its all the rage right now. I'm having a blast playing with Steampunk. For those of you who don't know what Steampunk is. Its kind of a cross between Victorian meets modern mechanical. I have so much to share with you soon. I've been doing some Steampunk jewelry, ATC's and some Steampunk Birds in the near future. Its pretty cool. I'll just give you a little taste of whats to come with my Steampunk Queen Bee ATC. What do you think?

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Tag Tuesday- Shapes


Do I Smell Gingerbread? That's my name for the tag for the challenge at Kard Krazy this week. The challenge was to make a shaped tag. I cut some cs in the Gingerbread shape. Embossed it with EP, added rickrack and some fun embellishment's.I might just leave this for Santa!! LOL. Thanks Louise for another fun Challenge. I hope everyone is ready for the big day.
Happy Holidays!

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Gothic Arches


I had a little time this evening to make an ATC for the new challenge at Gothic Arches. Its open this week. So I used the Statue collage image from Kelly's new sheet at collagevisions. The arch background is from Graphics 45.

Friday, December 18, 2009

Spoon pendants

Earlier in the week the local stamp club I get together with had our Christmas party. The project we did was spoon pendants. Since I hosted the project I didn't get a chance to play. So yesterday I went to work making a few new pieces. They really are fun. If your interested in learning how you can check the archives at Gingersnap Creations. I did a tutorial a while back that still on file.







The following are just a few of the pieces the Diva's did at our party. I think they did a great job. It was alot of fun!






Here's a picture of the ladies hard at work!

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Christmas Ornaments



How about trying your hand at the new technique from TJ.Copic Glass. Really fun and easy to do . My images come from the Snowy Woods plate from Artistic Outpost

Monday, December 14, 2009

Advent Tree- Christmas


I made this last year right after Christmas and decided it was about time to share it with you all. I made it from foam core covered with paper and stamped with Stampers Anonymous stamps. The photos are my brother and I when we were small. Yes the ones with the back eyes! LOL. My favorites can you tell? So are you counting down the days till Christmas? Also since Hels at http://pinkleart.blogspot.com has a challenge going on for Christmas. I think this fits the bill. Click the picture for a better view!

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Happy Mail!!!!



I got the best package in the mail. A Wonderful Christmas hanging from Hels at Ink On My Fingers. Isn't this just the cutest little hanging!!! Also this Gorgeous Christmas card. These pictures don't do them justice. O.K Santa I still need that new camera! If you really want to see how Great they are stop by Hels blog for a look see. Thank you Hels!!!!

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Ol' St Nick


I used the Snowy woods images for my card of the week from Artistic Outpost and my technique from the newest TJ issue.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Tim Tags

Well I was going to post these last night but when I came in to do so my Internet was down, I had a day off on Monday and managed to get caught up on Tim's twelve tags of Christmas. well now I'm behind again for 2 days but I'll try and catch up. These are not in any special order.





Monday, December 7, 2009

Two more Vintage Santa's ATC's

3/6 in the Vintage Santa Atc swap.
4/6 in the swap

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Vintage Santa ATC'S

Christmas Past
The Night Before Christmas.
A couple of ATC's for a Vintage Santa Yahoo group swap. I thought I'd share 2 at a time. 2/6.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Christmas Cuties - Bells

My final ATC in the Christmas Cuties Yahoo group swap. I hope you enjoyed my mini pieces!

Monday, November 30, 2009

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Christmas Cuties


Noel-#2 in the Christmas Cuties ATC for a yahoo group swap.

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Letter To Santa


First in a series of Christmas Cuties ATC's

Friday, November 27, 2009

Teaching class at Scrappers and Stampers Delight


If you plan on being in the Boise area on Saturday and need a break from all that Christmas shopping, I will be teaching a fun Christmas card class at the brand new Scrappers and Stampers Delight store in Boise. Its located on Ustick and Cole (the old Joann's store) Time 1-4. We'll make 4 yummy large cards using the awesome new collage set from I Brake for Stamps. You can sign up by calling 287-4696.
Hope to see you there!

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Artistic Outpost Thanksgiving Sale 20% Off


I hope everyone is ready for Thanksgiving. I know I am! I had some time today to tackle some more Christmas cards. Here's one using the Snowy woods images from Artistic OutpostI used the new Antiqued Glimmers tech fromTJ new Dec/Jan. issue for the background. Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving to those who celebrate. Everyone else have a Great weekend!!!

Here's a little News from Artistic Outpost about their upcoming sale.

Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! We hope you are fortunate enough to be with friends and family this Thanksgiving. We will be enjoying the traditional green bean casserole, corn bread dressing (that's what we eat in the South), pecan pie....and lots of shopping!!

We hope Artistic Outpost becomes one of your stops this weekend.

20% off all rubber stamp collections, mounted, and unmounted, as well as individuals.

Just use the coupon code holiday2009 when you check out. Remember, free shipping on orders over $50 in the US and $150 for international. Our free shipping "kicks" in prior to calculating discounts, so you could end up with free shipping and only spend $40!!! Awesome, huh?

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Tag Tuesday- Green, Red and pale gold


It seems like just yesterday I was posting for tag Tuesday, Ohhhhh I guess it was!!LOL, This week I'm right on time. The tag challenge suggested by Nancy is to use green,red and pale gold in your Christmas tag.My stamped image is from Stamp Francisco
See the rest here Kard Krazy. Thanks Louise for another great challenge.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

A Few Christmas cards

I am seem to be running way behind this year but managed to whip out a few Christmas cards along with a few challenges. Christmas Cone- Using the Pine cone collage from I Brake For Stamps and the new Antiqued Glimmer tutorial from TJ Dec/Jan newsletter.You should see the shimmer of this one IRL. The beautiful papers are by Paper Temptress The sponsor this month at
Gingersnap Creations


For the new challenge at Ink On My Fingers Hels has a "The Holly and the Ivy" challenge going on this week. be sure to check them out. I did a card using a omni gel transfer,crackle paint- I kind of overdid it with that but it sure was fun.

O.K. I will admit it,I have stars on my mind and made the background star from music paper. Along with a few rolls. No I don't mean Santa's belly! LOL. The stamped image is the darling Santa from I Brake For Stamps If you use code SAVE10LYNN when ordering you can save 10%.
Happy Holidays!

Monday, November 23, 2009

# Redraw blog giveaway

I'm sorry to say after 72 hours I was unable to reach one of my winners of my Blogaversary giveaway.
Sorry Kim from Star shine chic. I used the random # generator and #239 Tammy of Art & Inspiration is the new winner. I will move all the other up one space since Tammy is now the last # drawn. If I don't have a response in 72 hours i will redraw again!

Sunday, November 22, 2009

OMG- Woooo Hoooooo



I had one of the hardest weeks working this last week. Faux painting till 2 or 3 in the a.m. Every day. But I feel so much better now!! Imagine my Surprise to come home and find this complimentary issue on my table. I still can't believe my little Halloween pendant made it into such an Inspirational Magazine as Somerset Studios GALLERY !!! This is my First for this wonderful publication.It is chock full of Fantastic art by such talented artists. You can find this magazine and other publications at .Stampington
My little piece features images by Artchix Studios

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Blogaversary Winners!!!!!!!

Thank you all for participating in my Blog party! I have visited several of your blogs and am amazed at the talent out in blogland. I will continue to make my rounds as time permits. Thank you all so much!
Well I finally had time to post the winners. Here's how it works. The first # drawn will get to select 1st, the second # drawn selects second, etc. I used the random # Generator to select the #'s.If for some reason I cannot reach any winners or they do not contact me within 72 hours I will redraw #'s

First is my RAK- #104- This will be a surprise gift and it goes to RHONDA- from Lost in Cardland

Prize winners
1St - #31- Katina
2nd - #282 -Paula- Teaberry Cottage
3rd - #302- Kim- Star shine chic
4th - #128 -Bonnie
5th - #111- Sundownbead Designs
6th- #219- Erin glee
7th - #17- Louise- Kard Krazy
8th - #48 - Hels
9th- #41 - Jonni
10th- #240 Gayle Page Robak

Congrats Ladies. Please contact me for information.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Closed!!! Lets Get This Party Started- More Added! This post will remain on top until the 18th Scroll down for newer posts


My final gift - A necklace I made from Watch parts ,etc.
Wow my one year Blogaversary!! It has passed so quickly. I have met so many wonderful people. I can't begin to Thank everyone one for all the encouragement and kind words from the past year. Also those who have followed along and check my blog regularly an Extra big THANK YOU. Well whats a party without presents!!! Some sweet little Fairy earrings?
A little Snow Angel Ornament
How about a fun bracelet with some cool charms?

A wall hanging collage with vintage goodies.

A How about a matchbox shrine pin/pendant?
Some clear stamps from My Sentiments Exactly, Jolees Snowflakes and some trees with bling.
A cold cast metal necklace I made.

Our Family Tree Art Journal
Idaho Archery print "Calm Before The Storm"
"The Ridge"

One of my S/N Limited Edition print. The winner will have their choice from several S/N prints I have available. I will send the winner several images to pick from.

Here's the scoop.
1. Just leave a comment at the end of this post for one entry. Be sure you leave a way for me to contact you.
2 If you'd like to post on your blog and link back here then I'll put your name in twice. Be sure and let me know with another comment.

For every 50 comments I will add more gifts. So spread the word! I figured out by adding a new gift after every 50 comments your odds are 1 in 25. Better than the lottery!!! I also will be sending out a RAK for one of my regular followers.But thats a surprise!! The party will be open till Nov. 18th. midnight MST. The next morning I will post all the winners with the first name drawn gets first choice, second name next and so on.If I am unable to reach any winner I will redraw after 3 days. Good Luck !!