Today! I have a class

I am going to try and learn how to use Copics today. I have a class in Greensboro and I am very excited. I don't have any of them yet but after today I will have at least 4, I have 30 on order so I will be well on my way. Wish me luck because I can't color worth a hill of beans.

Cuttlebug Challenge #20

I kind of changed the sketch around so I'm not sure if this will count for the challenge or not. Go to: http://cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com/2009/02/be-inspired-20-with-valerie-salmon.html

1) Base card Chocolate Chip

2) Parisian Breeze Designer Specialty Paper

3) Big Shot Decorative Accent cut from CC - then cut in half only half used

4) 1 1/2 strip CC, then used Scallop Border Punch

5) 1 inch strip Baja Breeze run through Cuttlebug with Dots Border then used Scallop Border punch

6) Large flower from Stampin' Up! Pretties Kit, then Stampin' Up! Simple Flower done in Baja Breeze, little white flower from my stash, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds, 1/2 inch circle from Baja added on top.

7) Friendship masked from a Stampin' Up! stamp (sorry don't know the name) and cut with Word Window punch, sponged with Baja, can you tell I like Baja LOL, then popped up above borders.

Card for Mingle

Since my partner has received her card I thought I would share it with you all. This is a grid card done using that great tool the ScorPal. The base card was Very Vanilla, then Ruby Red and then the next layer of Vanilla was done on the ScorPal at 1 inch increments in both directions. All corners of each layer were punched with the Ticket Corner Punch. I then stamped my image added Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds. I then used the striped grosgrain that I knotted in the center added hello

Want to get a handmade gift from me? Hurry first 5 commentators only

I saw this on my blogging friend Naomi's blo and just had to comment on it, so as the rules go, I am posting it for all of you. Sounds like a lot of fun! No anonymous comments for this, I moderate comments, so leave your email address in your comment, and I will get with you for your address to mail your prize! (PS...I won't post your email address on my blog, just your comment).
The first 5 people to comment on this post will receive something made by me. But there is a catch... Here are the rules:
1. It's my choice what to make... and you won't know what it will be until you get it!
2. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make, but I hope you do!
3. What I create will be just for you - completely original. :)
4. It will be done this year. (That's what the rule says, but I'll try to get these done within a month or I might forget...and that will be no good!)
5. Now for the catch. The catch is that you must re-post this on your blog and offer the same giveaway to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. It's all about sharing the love! Be sure to come here and post a link, cuz I WILL check your blog! *wink*

Thank You!

There is a lot going on here. I used the buttons so I followed the Challenge at: http://thecuttlebugspot.blogspot.com/2009/02/cute-as-button.html

1) Pale Plum base card

2) Retired Stampin' Up! Designer Paper next layer

3) reverse side of paper for next layer and I used the Stampin Up! Eyelet Border punch on it

4) a strip of Pale Plum also using Eyelet Border Punch.

5) Mello Moss strip run through the Cuttlebug using the Swiss Dots border folder

6) Punched out various size flowers using designer paper, moss and plum then adhered a small moss button on those groups

7) Large flower and leaf place up towards the top - not sure about the color of the bottom flower as to how well it goes but it is there so it's staying.

8) Used my large Marvy Scallop punch on a piece of Pale Plum, inked with Pale Plum

9) Stamped Thank You from the new Stampin' Up! Elegant Thank You in VersaFine Black on Mellow Moss and used Stampin' Up!Scallop Square Punch , added Class A Peel Stickers

Glue Resist card

I did this card for a challenge at http://www.paperartistsonline.com/

I will get back later and add directions.

Cuttlebug Challenge #19 Embossed Acetate

I have already made one of these but that was for a different challenge. Here is the card for this one. I really like running this acetate through the Cuttlebug.
1) I cut a piece of Acetate card size - used a Nestabilities jacket
2) Ran it through the Cuttlebug using two different folders
3) Cut a piece of Parisian Breeze Designer Paper from Stampin' Up! 2 x 5 1/2 and mounted it on the back of the folder.
4) Stampin' Up! Simple Flower die was cut using Baja Breeze and pop dotted to the front of the acetate. Stickles used around the raised edges.
5) So Saffron Striped Grosgrain Ribbon was tied around the center and adhered with glue dots.
6) SPRING was stamped on Very Vanilla cardstock in So Saffron and I used a very old punch I have for the edges. It was then mounted on the acetate below the ribbon.
7) The image to the right was a piece I received from DAWN in my wonderful goodies from the OWOH give-a-way and it was adhered to the front right bottom.
8) I cut a piece of Very Vanilla, punched and sponged it and placed it behind the image on the back of the acetate.
I hope you like it!

Here is the link to this Challenge:

http://cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com/2009/02/emboss-acetate-cuttlebug-be-inspired-19.html