Oxford Impressions

Over at Oxford Impressions Suzanne has declared it Steampunk month. With the New release of "The Deep". If you send in a steampunk card she will send you a coupon code for 20% off all Oxford Impressions images. She also will be drawing two names to win an entire sheet of images. Deadline is June 15t so hurry. Check out Suzanne's blog for more info. And stay tuned to see my new creations from "The Deep"

Tag Tuesday- Birthday Celebration

For 52 weeks Kard Krazy has been having the Tag Tuesday challenge. That just happens to be the Theme this week. I made my tag to Celebrate the Playtime when creating for this fun challenge. Stamp are from Artistic Outpost Playtime set. I added some fun fringe I made and spritzed with a little glimmer mist. Come join us in Celebrate an entire year of tags!

Stained Glass- So Long Ago

After talking with an online friend Lynne at Occasional Scrapper
and seeing her stained glass shes working on for her home (Go check it out Its really Beautiful) I had mentioned I used to do stained glass a lot. Other than doing some small pendants now and then and a few carved glass pieces for my clients I hadn't done any real stained glass for at least 10 years. I told Lynne I'd share some photos of my long ago creations. So since I dug up the old photos and scanned them I thought I'd share with you all some of my old pieces.
A carved glass piece I did for Fox 12 TV station. Yes that's me standing in front of my newly installed glass. I did this about 10 years ago.
An etched glass cabinet for a client.
A stained glass piece for a clients front door.
Two carved glass pieces for Atlantis Dental. There much larger IRL.
A stained glass carousel Horse. I must have done this about 25 years ago.
A carved glass Heron.
Two side lites for a clients door.
My first Black carved glass piece about 27 years ago.
A large window for a client. They picked the design and colors. My least favorite piece. Some flowers.

The next three pieces are in my home I did the octagon window when we first bought the place 24 years ago, and its still there.
A chippy cabinet in our bathroom
and another cabinet in our bathroom.
I've done so much more over the years but these are the only photos I could find. I even did a few lamps. Probably the hardest thing to do. Hope you enjoyed my walk down memory lane! LOL

Industrial Inventor

Had some more fun playing with the new Steampunk stamps from Oxford Impressions
A pretty simple card but don't you just Love all those gears and bulbs!

Atc's

I had made some Atc's for a swap at The Artist Trading club by Chriss Rollins
The first two were just a little over the top with Embellishments... so back to the drawing board and I came up with these. You were to make a background suggested by the Hostess this month Gaby to do peeled paint. It was the first time I tried this technique. Thanks Gaby and Chriss.

ITS TIME!!!! My Vintage Giveaway Winners

Yes its finally time to announce the winners for my giveaway, But first I have to say Thank you all for your kind words, you really know how to make a girl feel special! I am overwhelmed at the response to my giveaway!

The best part of doing this was getting a chance to visit each and every one of your blogs. I am truly amazed at all the incredible talent out there. I do hope you stick around, at least for awhile!

Now you know I couldn't just giveaway the things I've shown. I want to Thank a few special loyal followers with a little RAK. I went through several of my past posts and picked the ladies who have been so kind with their words and comments. Here they are
1st is Linda from Studio L 3
Oh my Linda has commented on almost every post since I don't know when. Thank you sweet Linda.
2nd is Lori fromThinkin bout Inkin This gal can really make you laugh!
3rd is Kim from Inspiration of The day Kim is so sweet and fairly new to blogging, what a great friend she has become!

But I couldn't stop there. These ladies were in a close second so Here's 3 more for a little RAK.
Lesley at Paperlicious Delicious A sweet lady from across the pond.
Louise fromkard krazyA friend from the start. She heads up Tag Tuesday, Why not join in this week!
And last but not least Dawn from Crafty Dawn. Her smile on her avatar just shows her sweet nature.
Thank you all for being so supportive I promise you won't be disappointed with your RAK!! Stop by and say hi to these Talented ladies!!! There are so many more of you but I had to stop somewhere!

Well on with the show!!! I used the random # generator to pick the winner from all the comments and
The winner of the custom made cuff bracelet goes to...........
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:

#304 - Littlefoot- Linda
Timestamp: 2010-05-11 06:02:54 UTC

Next are the Three extra pieces ,the jewelry and altered book. The first place winner will have first choice,the second picks second and the third gets whats leftover. Again used the random # generator to do the picking. The winner's are...
1st Erica- Zunky Chic #182
2nd- Suze Q #225
3rd.Jocelyn- Simply Me #138
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:

182 225 138
Timestamp: 2010-05-11 06:12:41 UTC


Now for the biggie. Wow that's a lot of #'s to pick from, everyone one of my followers and all the comments left on the original post.
My Vintage blog candy goes to...................
Here are your random numbers:

536
Timestamp: 2010-05-11 06:14:00 UTC
Ali Manning

So all you winners please contact me so I can get your address and mail off your prizes.
If for some reason I am unable to reach any of the winners. I will redraw after 72 hours. Thank You all again and stick around you just never know when I'll be doing another giveaway!

Congratulations Everyone

Published-SS Catch up Issue -Yeah!

I just received the complimentary issue of Stampers Sampler Catch Up Issue. They published 3 of my cards. I'm only showing you 2 but wanted to share one from a Dear friend of mine also.

Old St Nick stamps are from Artistic Outpost its never to early to start those Christmas cards.

Her Royal Majesty The stamps are from Scrolls Work
I can't take credit for this one. It was done by my dear friend Debbie Emmons, who lives in Kuna too. Isn't this just a Great Halloween card!!! Way to go Debbie!!!!!

Steampunk ATC's

Yep a few more ATC's, These were made for a swap over at Alpha Stamps I just can't get enough of that Steampunk!

Contest Now Closed--Blog Candy Giveaway for my Followers and More Added

As I had mentioned if I had 25 more followers I would do a cuff bracelet so someone will be getting a custom piece. Also for every 75 new comments I'd add more candy. Here's some new giveaways added to the pot. A beautiful pendant or I can make it a pin. Epoxy resin filled with images and a sweet little nest at the bottom
This beautiful book. Its functional too. Its a address book adorned with vintage laces and a fabric transfer.







What can I say!!!I am overjoyed. Blessed and humbled that so many have signed up to follow my blog. I have met so many wonderful talented friends here and hope to have lasting friendships for many years to come. It has been a joy sharing my art with each one of you. I want to Thank you by having a giveaway. Since this is a giveaway for my followers, each of you that follow are already entered!!!!! If you'd like to follow along and haven't yet theres still time.
Here's how it works.
I will draw a winner for the mega prize shown here, all the vintage goodies will go to one lucky person. You do NOT need to have a blog, but be sure and leave a way for me to contact you!!! I will gladly ship anywhere so this is open to my overseas friends also.
That's Not AllIf I get 25 more followers I will draw another name and make a custom made cuff bracelet, I'll work with the winner to pick a style that he or she likes.
Theres MoreAlso for every 75 comments from individuals. I will add another gift, something handmade by me. I'll post a picture as soon as we get 75 individual comment. And another at 150, etc. if it happens to go that high.
Want More Entries!!! If you'd like two entries add a comment at the end of this post.
Want Even More Still?
If you'd like a third entry. Post a picture on your blog with a link back to my blog and come back and let me know.
I will draw the winners using a random # generator. This giveaway will run for one week and will end on Monday May 10Th at midnight MST
Best of luck and Thank you all!

Here's whats in the Vintage Blog candy
Beautiful lace rescued from on old wedding dress, Several yards of different vintage laces, Gorgeous Applique pieces with pearls and sequins, 10 sheets of music paper from 1934, 4 plus yards of crinkle seam binding, German Glass glitter (the real stuff fully coated with silver)vintage leaves,silver,gold foil paper and green fabric at least a dozen of each size. A vintage Optical Lens, vintage long glove, Several vintage doilies, 3 frozen Charlotte's(these were cast from the real thing, then I painted and antiqued them) Religious cards, 1 1/2 yards vintage cash register receipt and some tabs from cash register, Vintage bells and doves, Lots of Jewelry pieces, Vintage buttons, Pen nibs, clock hands, Vintage sewing needle package, French Vocabulary cards, vintage bingo cards and more that I haven't even mentioned... I may even add more to the pot before were done!
Remember you MUST be a Follower!!!

Farm Fresh Eggs

Not sure why this looks blue? Its actually red and white. I used the new stamps from Oxford Impressions Farm Boy and from Country Girl.
A little heads up. I am overjoyed that so many have been following my blog so when I reach 400. I will be having a mega blog candy giveaway for my followers. It shouldn't be long now!

Altered Book

I had shared a picture of the Cover of the Altered book I am working on recently. Here's one of the pages. I have been having so much fun using the stamps Country Girl and Farm Boy fromOxford Impressions I was inspired from the new book by Ruth Rae.
I Fell in Love With The Farmers Daughters. The Full page.
A close up of some hand stitching.

On Page two I stamped the image on muslin. Layered fabrics stitched and topped with sheer organza.
A close up of the text heart and flowers encased in the organza.
This also fits with the Craft challenge at Gingersnap Creations
Come join in the fun!

Steampunk -Taking Flight

This was a fun one to do. I used the New Steampunk stamps fromOxford Impressions That's right a whole new sheet of NEW Steampunk images. Go check them out there Uber cool!!
Any who on to my card. Its my second try at a Easel card. I thought it would be perfect for the Airships. I used a sheet of acetate so they would look as if there really flying. This also fits in with Hels challenge atInk On My Fingers
Not birds but they still fly. LOL.

Steampunk -A Man Among Boys

Its Thursday and another sample of some Steampunk art for Artistic Outpost using the newest images from the Steampunk plate. I thought the fabric reminded me of the old time hats the conductors wore years ago. I used metallic card stock and ran it through the cuttlebug. Added a clock hand and a piece from an old typewriter for the train gate.

Creating Cuffs

I have had the most wonderful time playing with cuffs. I have been experimenting with different mediums and textures and did a series I will be submitting for possible publication, here are just a few of the ones I made. Hopefully you will be seeing these and lots more in a future magazine.

Some lacey goodness

Another sample from the new images at I Brake For Stamps Some fun lace for a vintage feel on this one. Want to save 10% on your order, use SAVE10LYNN at checkout!

Oxford Impression new plate!

Sorry no Easter card here today but another little sample from the newest plate Farm Boy fromOxford Impressions I just so happened to have the most wonderful vintage roll of cash register receipts I used as my backdrop . On the card front I did the new technique Paper Peeling from
TJ April/May issue.I added the milk bottle stamp to an old wooden nickel(remember those?) and some hand dyed seam binding.
Now go check out those new stamps there awesome!

Oxford Impressions New Stamps

I have been having so much fun experimenting with lots of new stamps from the newest collection at Oxford Impressions
I'm working on an Altered book. Here's the front cover. I used the new stamps from Farm Boy and a couple images from Country girl. Isn't it just fun! and right in time for planting season! Added some chicken wire, moss and a copper name plate. I covered the book with Ferro and Tera, It really looks like old rusty metal. I'll be sharing more as my book progresses!

Stampers Sampler- Published

Fall Splendor. I used stamps from Artistic Outpost the Old Grist Mill
Dads Day- Stamps byI Brake For Stamps and text by
Scrolls Work

I just received my new issue of Stampers' Sampler. Wow, I love the new layouts. If you haven't seen it yet its a must! I feel so lucky to have 4 of my pieces grace the pages of this beautiful issue. Here's a little sneak peek of two of them. If you'd like to see the rest or find out how I created them pick up your own issue. You'll love it!! You can find it and many other great publications at Stampington

The Conductor

This week for my post on Artistic Outpost
I would like to share another Steampunk Creation. Using the new Steampunk plate. I used the Antiqued Glimmers technique from TJ as the base for the train image.

I feel rather connected to these images. You see my Grandfather whom sadly I never met, worked on the railroad most of his life. I can remember my Grandma telling stories on how he would bring hobos who were riding the rails home for dinner for a hot meal. He had a big heart that was full of compassion. I suppose its a tribute to the Great man he was!