tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80449903780737752872024-03-05T22:17:11.704-08:00crazypaperfreakMelissa http://www.blogger.com/profile/03788336702800377955noreply@blogger.comBlogger254125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044990378073775287.post-83001481909669535012015-05-13T15:35:00.000-07:002015-05-13T15:35:25.278-07:00Paper Crafters Sampler May Issue ~ Wooden It Be Lovely<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Panels, planks, pallets. What do they all have in common? They're all made of wood.</div>
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Wood, be it recycled pallets, old fences or barnyards, has evolved into home décor and arts and crafts. It's the later of the two in which the design team was given a challenge to create projects with a wood theme.</div>
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The May issue, "Wooden It Be Lovely" offers project ideas using stamps and textures resembling wood. We've really come through with an array of ideas, each unique.</div>
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Keeping in theme with the wooden theme, the template of the month is a Garden Bench with a sweet Hardwood background stamp.</div>
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Mother's Day is this weekend. What??? I realized this this morning. So... since I work best under pressure, I whipped these up. Yes, I totally rolled my eyes as I typed "whipped" because these two cards took me most (and I mean like 7 hours) of the day to create. Life would be so much easier if I set out with a plan. Instead, I sit and ponder about colors, stamps and fancy embellishments. I am far too indecisive of a person to just make a quick decision and stick to it.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">~ For my Mother-in-Law ~</span></div>
This first card is for my mother-in-law. She is such an amazing person. I honestly do not know what I would do without her help and guidance. She is my farm mom. She is simple and happy and a generally "sunny" person. I think this card is totally fitting for her. Plus, she loves Hello Honey.<br />
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*I cased this card from <a href="http://sarah-janekale.blogspot.com/2014/11/sweet-sunday-sketch-244.html">Janeybell Designs</a>.</div>
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DSP ~ Birthday Bash</div>
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Stamp Sets ~ Delightful Dozen (retired), Kinda Eclectic, *misc. script background stamp</div>
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Embellishments ~ Natural Chevron Ribbon, Very Vintage Designer Buttons, Linen Thread, Pearl Basic Jewels, Tea Lace Paper Doilies (colored using Brayer tool).</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">~ For my Mama ~</span></div>
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This card is for my own mama. She is in love with flowers and gardens and Crisp Cantaloupe. I absolutely have fallen in LOVE with this stamp set. I love any stamp that can have dimension added to it. I was able to add three layers to the large flowers. THREE! The photos truly do not show off the happiness of these layers.</div>
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Cardstock ~ Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White</div>
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Specialty Paper ~ Gold Foil Sheet</div>
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Ink ~ Hello Honey, Crisp Cantaloupe, Old Olive, Pink Pirouette, Baked Brown Sugar</div>
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Embellishments ~ Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Thick Baker's Twine</div>
<br />Melissa http://www.blogger.com/profile/03788336702800377955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044990378073775287.post-68229310924852519072015-03-10T10:21:00.000-07:002015-03-10T10:23:15.136-07:00Paper Crafters Sampler ~ March Issue!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Melissa http://www.blogger.com/profile/03788336702800377955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044990378073775287.post-30150543488178907652015-02-12T09:26:00.000-08:002015-02-12T09:26:03.243-08:00Chalk It Up!I am excited to announce the arrival of the<a href="http://papercrafterssampler.blogspot.com/2015/02/february-chalk-it-up.html"> Paper Crafters Sampler </a>February issue. This month features projects that are centered around one of my favorite subjects... the chalkboard!<br />
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The PCS design team has put together some AMAZING projects for you this month. Inside you'll find some oh-so-clever ideas for using faux chalkboard with your artwork. To coincide with this month's theme, your exclusive template of the month is a Chalkboard Washboard. </div>
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I saw this quote today and it instantly inspired me. I've been working at my "swirly swoopy thingys" for a while, they're still off... but I'm keepin' at it!</div>
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I'm totally loving this quote stuff! I got a chance to doodle today while I waited for a doctor appointment. </div>
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Melissa http://www.blogger.com/profile/03788336702800377955noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044990378073775287.post-64498171796667448292015-02-02T10:23:00.003-08:002015-02-02T10:23:46.963-08:00From the Sketchbook<div style="text-align: center;">
I didn't get any Stampin' Up! time over the weekend, but I did get a little chance to doodle in the sketchbook AND I even figured out how to use my scanner. Win! </div>
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I really like the Sheltering Tree stamp set. It's a photopolymer, which is quickly becoming my favorite type to work with. They CLING very well to the stamping blocks!<br />
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Melissa http://www.blogger.com/profile/03788336702800377955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044990378073775287.post-14977636386860095852015-01-26T12:48:00.000-08:002015-01-26T12:48:24.000-08:00Happy Birthday ~ From the HerdI always feel like we live on the Funny Farm. Between kids, the husband, chickens, donkeys and horses (plus the usual dogs and cats), I feel like I manage a zoo. When I saw this stamp set, I HAD to get my hands on it. How perfect is it for this crazy family?<br />
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Melissa http://www.blogger.com/profile/03788336702800377955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044990378073775287.post-85736103235857174742015-01-13T09:09:00.000-08:002015-01-13T09:14:33.021-08:00Paper Crafters Sampler ~ A look backI can't believe it's been a whole year that I have been a design team member with <a href="http://papercrafterssampler.blogspot.com/2014/01/january-venetian-valentine.html">Paper Crafters Sampler</a>. It has absolutely flown by. I have been so inspired by the fabulously talented ladies that I get to create and share with.<br />
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Here is just a look at what I created for January 2014, which by the way you can still purchase!<br />
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Melissa http://www.blogger.com/profile/03788336702800377955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044990378073775287.post-46856140392165023012015-01-12T11:57:00.001-08:002015-01-12T11:57:24.826-08:00Do More of What Makes You HappyI fell in love with this quote the moment I set eyes on it and I was beyond thrilled when Stampin' Up! came out with it. It totally fits me. In fact, now I use it as an excuse to my hubby when I want to slip away to my woman cave. Happy wife, happy life right?<br />
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I am also in LOVE with the new {Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper Stack} from the 2015 Occasions catalog. The colors are so rich and gorgeous! Since my real job is Chalkboard design, I decided to combine two of my favorite things in one card.<br />
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<br />Melissa http://www.blogger.com/profile/03788336702800377955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044990378073775287.post-32268845270413237762015-01-11T19:11:00.003-08:002015-01-11T19:11:48.189-08:00I ♥ UI have recently fallen in love with gold. I'm not entirely sure where I've been all this time, but I'm finally in the "here and now"... For now.<br />
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With Valentine's Day on the horizon, I decided to play around with this fabulous color combo and create a not-so-girly card. I really REALLY love how classy this looks!<br />
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I'm still on a "Thankful" kick and needed some variety. I saw a card on Pinterest (can't find the link) with this layout and a similar color scheme and I fell in love with it. I've been wanting to put Bermuda Bay and Gold Foil together for some time now. This was a perfect reason! </div>
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Cardstock ~ Bermuda Bay, Hello Honey. Crisp Cantelope</div>
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DSP ~ Lullaby</div>
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Stamp Sets ~ Hello There, Let Your Hair Down</div>
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Accessories ~ VersaMark, White Embossing Powder, Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Dimensionals, Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips, Gold Foil Sheet, Stapler/Staples, Glue Dots, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle, 1 3/4" scallop circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch</div>
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Embellishments ~ Gold Sequin Trim, Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim, Gold Metallic Bakers Twine</div>
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Melissa http://www.blogger.com/profile/03788336702800377955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044990378073775287.post-52111632925716823012015-01-05T20:50:00.002-08:002015-01-05T20:50:41.262-08:00Just Wanted To Say...Now that Christmas is over and we've successfully rung in the New Year, it's time to get those Thank You cards out! Does the Cobbler ever have any shoes? Nope. So, I locked myself in my office and went to work. I was obviously still in the sparkly-star mood because I found myself making nearly the SAME card as last time. I do love this color combo. Black and Very Vanilla with a little Gold sparkle. Perfect!<br />
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Ink ~ Basic Black, Black StazOn</div>
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Stamp Sets ~ Let Your Hair Down</div>
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Accessories ~ Paper Trimmer, Stars Thinlets, Dimensionals, Adhesive, Glue Dots, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Sponges</div>
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Melissa http://www.blogger.com/profile/03788336702800377955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044990378073775287.post-14141867492247243802014-12-27T11:38:00.001-08:002014-12-27T11:40:09.691-08:00My 2015 New Year Resolution...I have to admit, I have majorly slacked in my efforts to frequently post to this blog. Life has absolutely taken a full-force, headlong plunge into 2015 and light speed. Between kids, animals, gymnastics, baseball, basketball, and all my chalkboard art, I just haven't had the energy to create one more thing. BUT, I vow to create at least one card a week. I know that doesn't sound like much, but most of my cards take a good 3 hours to complete. Crazy, I know!<br />
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That being said, I secretly hid away in my studio last night, plugged in my audio book and went to work. I was in the mood for something completely new. I'm so OVER Christmas! So, since the New Year is on the horizon, I decided to go that route. Of course, I didn't have any "New Years" stamp sets. Go figure. Another resolution... Cover all seasons/holidays. MUST ORDER NEW STAMPS PRONTO!<br />
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I am a lover of all things vintage and classic and I think this card encompasses both very well!<br />
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Stamp Sets ~ Bright and Beautiful, Memorable Moments</div>
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Embellishments ~ 1/2" Black Ribbon (not SU)</div>
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Tools of the Trade ~ Liquid Adhesive, Gluedots, Dimensionals</div>
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