Another "Faux Designer Paper" Card

I liked the first card so well, that I made this card.  Didn't have the right stamp for Mother's day but wrote a message on the inside to send to my husband's mother.......Papers and primary image are club scrap...flower stamps from another set I have.  Ribbon and flowers from stash.

Try That Technique Thursday

This week Beth and I have chosen the "Faux Designer Paper" technique from the Dec 08 Newsletter and this is my take on this.

All papers and stamps are from Club Scrap.  Ribbons and pearls from stash.

Be sure to check out Beth's blog to see what she has created today and take part in Pat's Challenge from Technique Junkies.

Pinwheel Cards

Hetty Sanders from the Netherlands posted a tutorial for a fun "pinwheel" project  on her blog.  (Link will be at the bottom of the post).  I decided to try it out.....card #1 is using all papers and stamps from the Michael Strong Collection from Club Scrap...

Card #2 is made using papers from the Common Threads kit from last May through Club Scrap. 

and now - as promised the link to Hetty's tutorial. - http://craftchaos.blogspot.com/2010/04/pinwheel-card-tutorial.html

Don't forget to check back next Thursday for the challenge card for "try the technique"......
Thanks for stopping by

Try That Technique thursday

This week we have chosen the "Go Retro" from the June/July 2003 issue of Technique Junkies.   If you aren't getting this wonderful Newsletter with some great techniques for card making you need to check out Pat Huntoon's card and information on the Design Junkies blog .  You can also check out the special offer she is offering on the 2003 newsletters.

I used greens as my color on this.  The "flower pot" stamp is from the Michael Strong collection as is the butterfly stamp.  The Dragonfly is from Firecracker Designs by Pamela Clark.  flowers and brads from my stash.  Don't forget to stop by Beth's blog to see the wonderful creation she has chosen for our challenge this week.

See you all later.....thanks for stopping by.

Try This Techique - Graffiti

This week we have chosen Craffiti from Dec 04 newsletter.  This was rather fun to do and I decided to start working on my Christmas cards ahead of time. I used a variety of Christmas greeting stamps that I have in my ever growing stamp supply.  I didn't have the "Inkworx Tool" and I improvised with a stiff toothbrush and ink.

Watch for other cards this week and don't forget to check out Beth's blog at http://www.sunflowers-dragonflies.ca/blog/ to see what she did and add your card to Mr. Blinky for the contest and sale at Technique Junkies.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you later :)

Blooms in Arizona

Went for a brief walk in the RV park this week and found these beautiful blooms.......just had to share.

We hope to get out soon and get some of the desert :)

Technique Junkies Try that Technique Thursday

Beth and I chose the Modern Arts Background from April 05 Newsletter for this weeks challenge.  I did some playing around with this technique - which uses a brayer and glossy cardstock.  I never do well with brayers, but the technique was fun to do.  I have 2 cards that I'm posting this morning.  All the papers are from Club Scrap - the first card uses a sentiment stamp from Club Scrap and flower from stash.  Ribbon is also from my stash.  The 2nd card has a HB greeting from Club Scrap and the metal flower brads are from Stampin Up.

If you aren't a member of Technique Junkies, be sure to check out http://patstamps.com/ to learn about this great way to learn new techniques and let them know that Diana sent you.  I hope you'll also check out Beth Norman's Blog to see the great card she created.  I hope you like this weekly challenge and decide to join in on the fun.  Beth will give out information on how to link up with Technique Junkies with your creation.

Thanks and we'll see you the next time you visit.  Please don't forget to leave me a note about your visit :)