They Are Not Stars

Hello Friends,

I just received a really cool stamp sentiment. It's from the stamp selection over at Verses Rubber Stamps. The verse talks of stars and heaven and love and....... well wait, just click here  and scroll down to QQ0821-F to read the verse. I know you will love this one.

Well since the card speaks of stars, I used my nested stars dies to cut out a star on the right side edge of the panel.I actually went off the edge. Then still using the dies, I cut star shapes out of transparent double sided adhesive. I attached those to the panel and peeled off the protective covering and covered that adhesive shape with a beautiful silvery glitter. Next I stamped the verse on a separate smaller panel in VersaMark, and heat embossed with a silver detail embossing powder. I layered that panel on top of a silver mirror piece of card stock and then attached the verse panel to the card panel. Then I used dimensional foam to mount this larger panel on the front of the card.

The last thing I did was to cut a star adhesive piece and nested it inside that star cutout area.It was then covered with the silvery glitter.

Here is a closer view of that star cut out area on the card.

Notice I added a star shape inside that cut out area.

It's actually attached on the card front base, underneath the card panel.

I love that dimensional effect!!

SUPPLIES USED ON MY PROJECT

Stamps:  Verses Rubber Stamps - QQ0821-F Paper/Card Stock: White CS Ink: VersaMark Dies Used: Spellbinders Layered Stars Accessories:Silver detailed embossing powder, dimensional foam, Elizabeth Crafts Transparent double sided adhesive sheet (6"X 6")

I am submitting my card in the following challenges:

Inspiration Destination -  #48 Always Anything Goes  (#69)

Ruby's Rainbow -  #111 Die Cuts and Punches (#75)

Simon Says Stamp - - Anything Goes (#230)

Stampotique Designers' Challenge -  #210 Anything Goes (#51)

WordArt Wednesdays -  #198 - Anything Goes (#60)

Through The Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes (#99)

Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes (#229)

Crafting from the Heart - Always Anything Goes (#176)

Craft Your Passion - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes (#184)

Crafty Cardmakers - No Patterned Paper (#66)

Well hope you get inspired by today's interesting card design. 

Thanks for stopping in and I will be seeing you soon.

Happy Moments

Hello Friends,

How is your week going so far?? Good I hope. Mine is going, oh, just OK......

Here are 2 funny stories on my Tuesday. I wrote this post Sunday nite to go live Tues nite at midnight. I had added at the end, in my sign off, a blurb about the holiday weekend and stay safe. Well as I looked at my calendar today, I noticed that Labor Day is not this weekend, but NEXT WEEKEND. DUH!! Labor Day runs late this year and I was not catching that for some reason.  So I changed my sign off. Hope you are on track with today's date and when the holiday is etc.  LOL

Then today right before leaving to make it to my appointments I had an issue with my keyless entry on the car and all I wanted to do was to change batteries and well that turned into a disaster. After making it to my  two appointments, I went to the dealership to have them show me what I was doing wrong. They showed me and changed my battery and now I will be able to make that battery change the next time. That battery lasts about 2 years so we will have to wait and see if I remember how to do that 2 years from now. LOL

OK, OK  Back to the regular scheduled program here. LOL

I thought I'd return with another card using a sentiment from Verses Rubber Stamps.

This sentiment is a wonderful all around verse to use for many different reasons. Although I can see this verse used for the loss of someone. But I think you will find the perfect reason to use this verse on a card.

SUPPLIES USED ON MY PROJECT

Stamps: Verses Rubber Stamps - Happy Moments - IN0229-E Paper/Card Stock:Pink CS, White CS, DP Ink: India Ink Dies Used:Spellbinders Ovals sm   Accessories: Ribbon, dimensional foam, charm (from my stash), Elizabeth Crafts Borders

I am submitting my card in the following challenges:

Crafting from the Heart - Always Anything Goes (#83)

Craft Your Passion  - Always Anything Goes (#95)

Artistic Inspirations -  Anything Goes (#182)

Dream Valley Challenges  (Week 2) Add a Charm (#23)

Love to Scrap -   Anything Goes (#150)

Use Your Stuff -  Anything Goes (#375)

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends -  #16 Anything Goes (W2 of 2) (#130)

Scrappers Delights Always Anything Goes  (#204)

Have a wonderful week and I will be back soon

A Year Filled with Joy

Hello Everyone,

Oh so glad to see you again!!

I don't know about you but I think I am ready for fall. Now I can't complain about our summer this year. It's been one of the mildest I can ever remember and believe me I have been around for a lot of them. LOL I know a lot of people have/are experiencing a really hot summer and I really feel for you.Looking forward, for my area, the Old Farmers Almanac is calling for a colder than normal winter with a lot of precip, and they used that 4 letter word, snow. The nerve of some people!!! Last winter was a pretty good one but I bet we get slammed this year. Time will tell.

I guess I am looking forward to fall, look at the card I just made. Leaves and some fall-ish colors

I love this new sentiment I just received and it's perfect for a birthday card, don't you think.

The sentiment is from Verses Rubber Stamps and they have a huge array of  "Verses" to choose from.

Click here to check them out.

I used some beautiful DP on two of  the leaves and on the other one I used a copper colored CS.

That background paper is from a batch of Gelli Plate papers I made and saved. You will see them from time to time on some of my work. 

Well this week I have a few outside appointments so I will be busy with other "stuff" but that will give me time to clear my head and re-energize my muse.

SUPPLIES USED ON MY PROJECT

Stamps: Verses Rubber Stamps  A year filled with Joy   BB0420E Paper/Card Stock: White CS, DP, Copper CS  Ink: Memento - Espresso Truffle Dies Used: Spellbinders-  Leaves Accessories: Bakers Twine, dimensional foam, old piece card board(Corrugated), My Gelli Plate design papers.

I am submitting this card in the following challenges:

Crafty Calendar  August - bingo -(I used Die cuts, Kraft, Blue) (#80)

Scrappers Delights   Always Anything Goes (#192)

Artbymiran Challenge -No.39 - (W1 of 2) - Anything Goes(#36)

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - No. 98 - (W1 of 2) - Use a Sentiment (#88)

Crafting-With-Friends - Anything Goes (#202)

Polkadoodles - No.32 -  Use something New (#59)

QKR Stampede –  No. 153 - Use a Die Cut (#48)

Simply Create Too - No.92 - (W2 of 2) - Anything Goes (#236)

Simply Papercraft -  No. 11 (W2 of 2) - Anything Goes (#167)

Sister Act Card Challenge -  No. 120  - Always Anything Goes (Cards only) (#117)

I hope to see you again real soon. and I hope you have a great week.

The Butterfly

Hi Everyone,
Have you played with the Color Burst that is out on the market?? Well I have a few times and last nite I played with a yellow and a blue color.

.But this time I used the Color Burst as ink.

I spritzed a mist of water on a butterfly stamp and tapped a blue and a yellow bit of the powders on the rubber stamp. Then I turned that stamp over and stamped it on white card stock.

Well I loved what I got.

I decided to fussy cut that butterfly out.

       

Next I decided to stamp this same butterfly image on a blank white card.

After doing that, I had a lot of white space staring at me, so I pulled out a new stencil and covered up that white space with a brick design.

My butterfly that I had fussy cut out, I attached it over the butterfly

 that I stamped directly on the card front.

I had a die cut, a lattice flourish, just sitting on my table and I slid it behind/underneath the butterfly

Then, I saw a  die cut piece from  K&Co, so I added that.(Its positioned above the butterfly)It was already colored  and its colors complimented the colors I was using on the card so I was OK with this addition.

   Lastly I took a dictionary page and copied it onto card stock and added the butterfly definition.

OK Let me share my card with you.

Well I am really loving that butterfly and how it came out. Hope this inspires you to use Color Burst. 

SUPPLIES USED ON MY PROJECT

Stamps:  Viva Las Vegas - Butterfly Lady (#18198) Paper/Card Stock: White CS Ink: Memento - Desert Sand Die used: Heartfelt Creations - Decorative Lattice Swirl Accessories: K&Co Die cut card stock, Definition from dictionary, Stencils are from - Faber-Castell Stencil Collection

I am submitting this card in the following challenges:

Crafting with an Attitude - #6 Anything Goes  (#223)

DoubleClick Skittles - #29 Use A Bug  (#5)

Fab 'n' Funky -  #270 Things With Wings (#128)

Inspiration Destination - #47 Always Anything Goes  (#79)

Crafty Sentiment Designs  - Anything Goes (#96)

Through The Craft Room Door  - Always Anything Goes (#107)

Thanks for stopping by today. See you soon

Talking to your Best Friend

Welcome back

Today I am sharing a card using a darling image.
Each month The Outlawz hosts a "freebie"progressive challenge and this month the image is from Make It Crafty and that cutie is Wishful Asha

I got out some older dies that have been feeling neglected, lately. I also added a bit of glitter and some pearls to make this a girlie girlie card. But of course Asha is pretty girlie in her own right, don't ya think.( I never get good picks that show off glitter, Sorry that this one isn't any better at really showing off that glitter)

Here is a closer view of the sentiment and that scroll background die cut(Fancy Tags Three) I used.

SUPPLIES USED ON MY PROJECT

Stamps:  Verses Rubber Stamps - Best Friend (FS1141D) Digi Images: Make It Crafty  -Wishful Asha Paper/Card Stock: Pink CS, Yellow CS, DP,   Ink: India Ink Dies Used: Spellbinders - Labels One, Fancy Tags 3,  Heartfelt Creations - Decorative Lattice Swirl Accessories: Glitter, dimensional foam, flat backed pearls

I am submitting this card in the following challenges:

• Crafty Sentiment Designs - Anything Goes (#53)

• Doodle Pantry  - Anything Digital Goes (#40)
• Fan-Tastic Tuesday - #97 Anything Goes with a twist: Use Some Glitter (#18)
• Through The Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes (#65)
• Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes (#92)
• Crafting from the Heart  - Always Anything Goes (#147)
• Craft Your Passion - Always Anything Goes (#154)
• Cutie Pie Challenge - (August) Cute as Girly (#127)
• Love to Scrap - digi or real stamping -)  (#81)
• The Outlawz Greetings Challenge - W, Must have sentiment or greeting, 
• Use Your Stuff - (Deadline Sept 7) Anything Goes (#345)
• Whoopsi Daisy -(August) Make it Girly (#95)

Well I have some projects that I need to finish so I  will be back a little later.

See ya soon

Halloween Panel

Hi there everyone,
I have a new class for the Halloween season ready.

The class will be taught at Simply Said Rubber Stamps.
Class Title - The "Spook-tacular" Halloween Panel
Class Date - Sat. September 26
Class Time- 10:00 - 2:00
Class fee - $25.00
Click here to go to Simply Said Rubber Stamps class sign up page

This month in preparation for Halloween, the techniques class presents a Spooktacular Halloween Panel utilizing die cuts. We will work with Tim Holtz die cuts and and a few others as well to make this spooky panel. This home decor piece will make a great display piece or can be a spooky gift (if you are willing to part with it). All of you Halloween lovers will enjoy this panel and it will make a wonderful display piece for this fun holiday (a perfect display for your Halloween party)

The “Spook”-tacular Halloween Panel Technique Class –

Student Supply List for the “Spook”-tacular Halloween Panel class:

Please bring to each class –.Basic Stamping Suitcase ( Regular and detailed scissors, selection of adhesives -(double sided tape, tape runner, pop dots, glue pen, glue dots) and markers or colored pencils for coloring). You may or may not use some or all of the items in your basic stamping suitcase for this class.

 Also please bring to this class-

• White Gel Pen
• White Ink Pad
• Gloves if you don’t want to get paint on hands
• Apron

Hope to see you in my class

Baby

Welcome to the August Craft-Dee BowZ Blog Hop

I am the last designer on your blog hop visit and I know you have seen some darling items for babies, so far. The cards/projects are all adorable and I am sure you've got some great ideas for that next baby card you might be needing to give.

For guidelines and prize information make sure to begin at the Craft-Dee BowZ blog. From there you will visit each of the design team member blogs. If you get lost long the way, just refer back to the Craft-Dee BowZ blog. To be eligible for the Craft-Dee BowZ blog hop prize, a 25 yard spool of ribbon, you must leave a comment on each of the blogs listed below. And our team is small so it won't take you long and you will see beautiful projects along the way.

Craft-Dee BowZ  
Tracey Rogers

Vicki Robertson

Gail Lass

                           Barbara Bruder  (You are here)

Craft-Dee BowZ has the best bow making tool on the market. 

It's compact, portable and so easy to use.

Lots of videos up on YouTube for your viewing pleasure

All of my bows are made using this handy tool.

 Its small enough that it's always on my desk within reach for the next bow I will be making.

Let me start out showing you the bow on my card

Here is a close view of the bow. I just made a simple stacked double loop bow.

OK you have seen the bow and you know the theme is baby, so let me share with you the card I made.

I chose the green/yellow colors because I think it fits either a boy or a girl. Perfect to make ahead and keep in your stash.

Well thats it for this months blog hop over at Craft-Dee BowZ. Hope you had a nice time. 

Don't forget please comment on all the designers blogs to be eligible for the giveaway.

LISTED BELOW ARE THE SUPPLIES I USED ON MY PROJECT

Stamps:  Digital Image - Stitchy Bear - Sweet Pea Paper/Card Stock: Mint Green CS, Creamy Yellow CS, White CS, CP(2) Dies Used: Spellbinders Circles sm S4-114:   Beaded Circles S4-292   Accessories: Ribbon, Craft-Dee BowZ  tool, Colored Pencils, Gamsol, Dress It Up  - Baby Boy flat embellishments, flat back pearls

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

•  Inspiration Destination - #46 Always Anything Goes  (#53)
•  Paper Shelter Challenge -  #214 Lace and/or Ribbon (#18)
• Digi Choosday Challenge - #32 - Punches/Die Cuts (#34)
• Doodle Pantry -  Anything Digital Goes (#27)
• Through The Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes (#78)
• Top Tip Tuesday   Ribbon & Pearls  (#64)
• Crafting from the Heart - Always Anything Goes (#161)
• Craft Your Passion  - Always Anything Goes (#169)
• Use Your Stuff -  Anything Goes (#306)

Thinking of You

Hello and welcome to my blog

Each month the designers at Craft-Dee BowZ are given a theme for our individual post. 

This month the theme is to use stencils. 

Sometimes I will experience the fact that my muse goes on strike. Can't think of anything.This was one of those times.

 So I dug into my treasure trove of stencils and came up with a design of sorts.

First I wanted to add dimension to this card so I used Texture Paste from Ranger. At first I decided to color the paste a yellow color so I applied it over the stencil on the panel and dried it, Then I found  I wanted a deeper color so I colored the image the orange color you see,used a Memento marker to change the color.

After the paste  was dry I decided the panel looked like it was lacking something.Too much white space. So I pulled another stencil and just used a sponge dauber to add ink over the stencil . This added more designs to the various areas, filling in those voids that were there on the panel.

Next I made some of my handmade flowers in an orange tone and punched out a few sprigs of foliage. I added those.

Next I added my bow, and of course I used my Craft-Dee BowZ tool. Te bow I made is a triple loop bow in a mint green. After that I added a sentiment on a tag and positioned that on the card and I am calling this one done.

Let me show you the texture on those large orange stenciled flowers 

Don't be afraid to add texture to your card, Apply some texture paste over a stencil, kind of glop it on. When you pull that stencil off  it will give the design on your card a really great, raised effect.  

Go for it!! LOL

SUPPLIES USED ON MY PROJECT

Stamps:  My Sentiments Exactly - Friendship Innies and Outies (Sentiment) Paper/Card Stock: Cream CS, Purple CS, Yellow CS Ink: India Ink Stencils Used: Ranger - Dylusions (DYS34261) , Stencil Girl - Daisy Set (6X6) Accessories: Ribbon, Markers, Craft-Dee BowZ  tool, dimensional foam, Tag

I am submitting my project in the following challenges:

2 Creative Chicks Anything Goes (#10)

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything Goes (#48)

Creative Craft Cottages Challenges # 44 Anything Goes (#117)

Cute as a Button #13 Anything Goes (#10)

Petal Lu Anything Goes (#74)

The Sisters of Craft - Anything Goes (#45)

Through the Purple Haze - Flowers (#19)

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge - Anything Goes (#17)

Your Scrapbook Place - Anything Goes (#12)

Thanks for stopping by, see you soon.

For You

Hello everyone,

This week I will be at Stampaway teaching 3 classes, assisting with another and working the Craft-Dee BowZ booth Friday night and Saturday. I have a post that is scheduled for Tuesday, but after that things will be quiet here at Art and Soul for a few days.

In the meantime, I made this card and thought I'd share it with you all.

I used colored pencils to color the digi image and used gamsol to blend the colors. Pearls and rhinestones accent the flowers.

The ribbon I used is actually a piece of white Hug Snug seam binding and I used Copic markers to color it to match the pink and green colors I used in the card

SUPPLIES USED ON MY PROJECT

Stamps: Digital - Bugaboo -  For you Flower Paper/Card Stock: Kraft, White, Pink CS, DP  Accessories: Hug Snug Seam Binding, Copic Markers (CG3, BP1) Colored Pencils, Gamsol, Flat Backed Pearls, Rhinestones, Lace

I am submitting my card in the following challenges:

Allsorts   pearls and gems (#45)

Crafty Calendar  August - bingo (I used-Pink, Pearls/Gems, Ribbons/Lace) (#12)

Scrappers Delights   Always Anything Goes (#30)

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - No. 96 - (W2 of 2) - A Flower In Your IMAGE(#109)

Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge -  No. 237 - Anything Goes (#101)

Crafting-With-Friends - Anything Goes (#90)

Digitally Sweet -  No. 140 - July - Anything Goes (#1)

Jo's Scrap Shack -No.98 -  Anything Goes (#63)

Morgan's Art World -  (must use digital stamp) - (W1 of 2) - Use 3 of Something (#10)

Simply Create Too -  No.91 - (W1 of 2) - Anything Goes (#142)

Try and stop back Tuesday to check out my post for Crafty-Dee BowZ for this month. 

I hope you have a great week.