Visual Triangle

Howdy Crafters - I learned this Technique at the Summer School Event at MFT this week.  Always looking forward to this challenge every year.  Thanks for stopping by.

 Recipe
MFT Blue print dies - #4, 22, and 27
MFT Star Stamp from Bear Hug Bunch
MFT Hello There stamp from More Essential Sentiments

It would be an honor to share with:

Day 1 MFT Summer School Visual Triangle 1E
  August CHN Patterned Paper 

 Monday Pammies Inky Pinkies --2/3

You Are My Anchor

Recipe
Resist Technique
White cardstock for base and Mat
Vagabond2 -
Stitched Rectangle Die
Stitched Banner Die
MFT - Stamp and Die Set - You Float My Boat
Misti - Versafine Black Ink, Distress Blue and Red Ink
Resist Technique
Wood Rubber Stamp
Versamark Embossing Ink
Distress Inks: Abandon Coral, Fossilize Amber, Ocean Blue
Scotch Pop up Foam Tape behind Boat

Inspired to create by:
July MFT Camp Create - Day 2 - Remarkable Resist
 July-September STAMPlorations ~ Theme/Sketch - Theme is AG with Stamps UE [anyone products]
July Three Amigos AG UE Photo Inspired/Colors

Every Day

Recipe
Cuttlebug - stitched rectangle Die
White Cardstock
Distress Inks
STAMPLorations - Chance to Change Stamp
Misti - Memento Black Ink

Inspired to create by:

November STAMPLorations CAS Challenge
November Simon Says Wed AG
November Just Keep on Creating Challenge
The Never Ending Anything Goes with Stamplorations Products UE

Shut the Barn Door!

Recipe
White, Red Cardstock
Cuttlebug & Misti - Memento and Ranger Black Ink
Distress Inks for background of card
Scrabble Tile Stickers for the BARN word
Shut the Back Door Sentiment Embellishment [I fussy cut and replaced Back with the word Barn]

Sheri C on Simon Says has a video on making the background with Oxide Inks [the one on the white cardstock] - I only had Distress Inks - so it worked for me- Click HERE for the Video

Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle Die
MFP Horse Stamp
SU Wood-Look Stamp for inside the barn and the barn door
MFT - Die-Namics Stitched Rectangle Die to make the slot boards for around the door
ATG- Scotch Quick Dry White Glue - Distress Inks - Scotch Foam Tape[behind horse and behind the Complete Red layout - so it is up from the Distress Ink Background.

Thank you for stopping by ~ Gail ~

Inspired to create by these Challenges:

August Crop Stop - Linky #42 - AG with Crop Stop products - ATG - Scotch White Glue, Scotch Foam Tape - Distress Inks #5

August QKR Stampede #308 AG #1
 
August #17  Three Amigos A Blast from past - #10 AG & Die Cutting Challenge #15 in June

August Simon Says Wednesday Distress It #5

August #154  Cut It Up - Your Favorite Colors - Kraft is definitely a favorite and I am liking my wooden layer for the background - all those lovely distress inks - and I have to throw in red as a favorite as well.
My die cuts are Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle Die [which I use often] and Blue Prints MFT Die-Namics for the slot boards on the door 1E 

August Joy Clair - Mood Board - AG - Inspired by wooden doors

July-September STAMPLorations Theme and Sketch - Stamps & anything goes Horse

Chalkboard Dog Tag

Howdy Crafters ~ This tag features recycled Kraft cardstock from a vitamin box and Chalkboard effect Dog stamped and cut ~ Thanks for stopping by ~ Gail ~

Recipe
Recycled Kraft Cardstock - Sponged with Gina K Charcoal Brown Ink
Bakers Twine
Background stamping - MFP clear stamps Ruff, Bones, Grr - Misti - Gina K Black Ink
TH Crazy Dog Stamp and Die - Cuttlebug - stamped on Black Cardstock with Colorbox white ink - Scotch Foam tape behind Dog

I was inspired to create by these challenges
October Just Keep on Creating AG UE
Simon Says Monday - It's A dogs life #4

Action Wobble Rabbit

Howdy Crafters - I purchased some very small action wobbles this year, which I like very much as they work on smaller items like this stamped Rabbit by Newton's Nook ~ thanks for dropping by - blessings, Gail [2 photos on this post]

Recipe
Cardstock - White, Black, Patterned
MFT-Die-Namics Rectangle Die
Spellbinders Rectangle Die - Cuttlebug
Stamps: Hero Arts Splatter Rubber stamp for background of card - Aqua Color~box and hot pink ink to make background - acrylic stamping block
Newton's Nook: Rabbit and Sentiment
Versafine black ink - Misti
Action Wobble behind Rabbit - Fiskars Circle  Punch - I glued patterned paper to white cardstock, then added my pink floral patterned paper and used the punch to cut out a circle to glue attach the Action Wobble to the rabbit and circle -Scotch Quick Dry White glue was used to glue the circle action wobble to the card

It would be an honor to share with

Inky Paws #53- Newton's Nook Color challenge #1
Cardz TV AG #2
QKR Stampede - Keep your eye on the ball or AG #2
August CHN Patterned - behind the rabbit for action wobble attachment
Simon Says Work It Wednesday - Stamping #1

Life Doesn't....

Howdy Crafters - I am liking my brush strokes on this CAS creation - I probably will not be able to create them again - sigh - but to me they look like ribbon candy that is available at Christmas Time - thanks for dropping by and have a blessed week - Gail

Recipe
White cardstock for base of card
White cardstock for mat 1
White cardstock for acrylic paint and sentiment
Pink, orange, teal acrylic paint with brush
Verve stamp sentiment by Annette Funicello - I love this quote!  It is so true!

August 8 2016 - thank you

 It would be an honor to share with

Just Keep on Creating - September Challenge
613 Avenue #186 ATG #2

Simon Says Monday - Add Some Texture - if you ran your hand across the paint I brushed on this top layer of my card, you will feel the texture ~ #1

DLART Thankful Thursday July Linky 1 per day

Verve Stamps - July Diva Inspirational Blog Hop and Challenge

STAMPloration CAS - optional color orange #2

Life Doesn't....

Howdy Crafters - I am liking my brush strokes on this CAS creation - I probably will not be able to create them again - sigh - but to me they look like ribbon candy that is available at Christmas Time - thanks for dropping by and have a blessed week - Gail

Recipe
White cardstock for base of card
White cardstock for mat 1
White cardstock for acrylic paint and sentiment
Pink, orange, teal acrylic paint with brush
Verve stamp sentiment by Annette Funicello - I love this quote!  It is so true!

August 8 2016 - thank you

 It would be an honor to share with

Just Keep on Creating - September Challenge
613 Avenue #186 ATG #2

Simon Says Monday - Add Some Texture - if you ran your hand across the paint I brushed on this top layer of my card, you will feel the texture ~ #1

DLART Thankful Thursday July Linky 1 per day

Verve Stamps - July Diva Inspirational Blog Hop and Challenge

STAMPloration CAS - optional color orange #2

Be You

Howdy Crafters - I have an encouragement card  today - thanks for stopping by and have a blessed week- Gail

Recipe
White cardstock for base of card
WRMK Corner Rounders
Basic Grey Patterned cardstock - Orange and teal
Teal Gross Grain Ribbon - cut in a banner - attached with Scor-tape
Acrylic Paints - Teal, Orange, Pink - White cardstock - WRMK Corner Rounder
Verve Stamps - 3 - be you, the arrow, and the live the life You've imagined
Versamark Black Ink
Verve Sequins and stars

It would be an honor to share with
Just Keep on Creating - September Challenge
CHN July Patterned paper

613 Avenue #186 ATG #1

Stamploration July Theme and Sketch Challenge - Stamp and Stars -#3

DLART Thankful Thursday July Linky 1 per day

Show it off Saturday AG 1E

Verve Stamps - July Diva Inspirational Blog Hop and Challenge

Masculine Retiform Card

Howdy Crafters - I have created by background using the Retiform Technique - I am liking how this work! Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed week! Gail

Recipe
White cardstock
Blue and Brown Ink
Cardstock, sponges, and post it notes
Gina K Black ink for stamping images & Sentiment
DRS Rubber Stamps Deer Head
DRS Rubber Stamps Cabin 
MFPSS Bear & Moon Stamps
Wooden 3-D Airplane
Mustache Washi Tape
MFPSS Happy Birthday Stamp
Banner Stamp and Blue Cardstock

It would be an honor to share with these challenges:
DRS Rubber Stamps#226 It's a Guy Thing - using DRS Rubber Stamps 
Mod Squad - Retiform Technique #2
PDE #123 AG #2

MFPSS # 11

Welcome Crafters -
It is time for another challenge at MFP Stamp Challenge.

The theme for this Saturday Challenge is Technique
Click HERE for the Bandana Technique

My card features MFP stamp set
Lots of Words

Recipe
White cardstock for base of card
Rangers Distress Inks - Worn Lipstick - Faded Jeans - Tattered Rose
MFP Lots of Words Stamp Set - Butterfly and Sentiment
Rangers Black Archival Ink
White Gel pen to make squiggle lines and dots on the butterfly

You do not have to use a MFP stamp to enter but if you do your name will be entered in the drawing twice! A prize is being offered to the winner!

So what are you waiting for? Come on over and join in on the fun! I hope to see you there - have a blessed day and thanks for stopping by ~ Gail~

Click HERE for the Blog Challenge
Shop Marks Finest Papers Stamp Shop by Clicking HERE

It would be an honor to share with these challenges:

Mar 30 Just Keep On Creating

Joy Fold

Howdy Crafters - I have a Joy Fold Card today - perfect for Christmas or Winter Theme - thank you for stopping by and be blessed ~ Gail ~

Recipe
Joy Fold Tutorial - Click HERE
Blue Cardstock for base of card
Designer cardstock for mat
White cardstock for inside card
Blue cardstock for 2 mats on white cardstock card
DCWV Glitter Blue cardstock on front of card
Sizzix stamps - Snowflake and Reindeer
Sizzix die - Snowflake
Snowflake was created by me using tin foil, recycled cardstock and Mod Podge
Dimensional under both snowflakes to hold down front section of card
Sentiment Warm Winter Wishes - Lawn Fawn Winter Fox
Rangers Black Archival Ink

  It would be an honor to share with these challenges:
March 31 Whimsy Stamps AG #2

Feb 29 Beccy Place AG
Feb 29 Just Keep on Creating AG
Feb 29 CHN February Patterned Paper AG
Feb 29 CHNC Extra February Challenge
Feb 19 CHNC Weekly Challenge   blue
Feb 18 PDE Linky Party AG
Feb 17 DRS Designs #213 Designs Hot or Cold colors - mostly cool colors
Feb 21 Eureka Stamps Feathers or Fur - [Fur] #1 Reindeer
Feb 21 Simon Says Monday Recycle/Upcycle #3
Feb 29 Craftin Desert Diva - Natures Wonder - animals, outdoor etc. Reindeer
Feb 23 Crafting by Designs Tick Tac Toe - 3 colors - blue, black, sliver - Free space - die cut - snowflake #1
Feb 23 Mod Squad - The Great Outdoors - Animal #1
Feb 23 WAW with sentiment #2

Magic Snowman Slider Card

Howdy Crafters -
I have another slider card - OK I am addicted - The card Dawn created was for Valentines but I turned mine into a Winter ~ Christmas Card ~ 

Basically, you have a black and white stamped image stamped on acrylic that shows on the front, then when you slide that image out of the card - the second stamped image on white cardstock is colored. Super Cool!

Another NEW TECHNIQUE for me: I also tried this for the first time and it turned out very well - I stamped the white cardstock on front of my card first,  then I ran it through the Cuttlebug using an embossing folder with a paper towel on the embossing part - it gave me a cool wood look background with stamped images - works great!

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!

Close up of colored snowman

Slider coming out of the card

Recipe
Magic Card You Tube Link by Dawn Click HERE
White Cardstock for base of card
TH Alternations Wood Look Embossing Folder- Snowman Stamp - Paper Smooches Swanky Snowdudes - Stamping sentiments from these stamp sets: Paper Smooches Swanky Snowdudes- Marys Cardz TV More Encouraging Thoughts and Snow Days
Rangers Black Archival Ink for stamping
White cardstock for stamping snowman and various inserts inside card

Kraft Cardstock for Frame - Brown Crinkle Ribbon - Spectrum Noir Markers for Coloring
Spellbinders Rectangle Dies
Scrap of Acrylic from the front of a Cardstock package - Scraps of blue glitter cardstock for trees - Poppy Stamps Evergreen Tree Die - White fawn Memory Box Deer Trio - white cardstock- K and Company Snowflake glitter sticker
Crop-a-Dile Hole Punch - SU Word Punch and Circle punch - Score Tape, 2 Way tape,Black and White Washi Tape on the sides of the card for added embellishment

It would be an honor to enter these challenges
Jan 1 CHNC #261 Weekly Christmas UE 
Jan 2  Sweet Stamps AG UE
Jan 3 Eureka Stamps Snowflakes or Snowmen
Jan 6 Not Just Cards AG UE #2
Dec 29 Outside the Box Memory Box Season's Greetings UE 
Dec 30 Just Keep on Creating AG UE
Dec 30 CHNC Extra December UE AG 
Dec 30 DRS Design Tis the Season - Christmas - Winter -New Years UE
Dec 31 Inspirational Journal Challenge AG  

Rustic Car in the Woods

Hi Crafters:
I learned a new technique from Frenchie's video today called Woodland Embossing. I am calling my card - Rustic Car in the Woods.  I see where I need to perfect the technique  a bit - but I am happy with how this turned out - it is art - and now since I created this car behind these tree creation, my head is spinning to try other types of background stamping with embossing folders. Thanks for stopping by and hope you give this a try! Enjoy your day.  ~ Gail ~

For this Technique - visit Frenchi HERE

Recipe
Green cardstock mat
White cardstock for embossing
Darcie Burch Tree Embossing Folder
MFP Car Stamp
Studio G Ink - I could not find my Memento Ink
Powderpuff Chalking Ink for birch tree - first Bloody Mary and then Amaretto
[because I grabbed the wrong ink the first time - you make it work!]
Powderpuff Chalking Ink - Blue Hawaiian for sky background
Powderpuff Chalking Ink - Green with Envy for grass background
MS Markers for coloring
MS Grey Ink for going over the top of car
TH - Sizzix Be Thankful Stamp/Die with the BE word left off - and die cut - scrap of Kraft Cardstock
Snug Hug seam binding turned into crinkle ribbon using TH Tea Dye Distress ink and water - give sit a Ombre look

It will be an honor to share with these challenges:

9/30 Sweet Stamps AG UE 

9/30 Simon Says Tim Holtz Exclusive Stamps UE 

10/4 Scrapy Land - Ch#26 add an image rubber or digital - car - using Sizzix Die UE 
10/4 Simon Says Monday - Ombre - the Ribbon 2 of 5
 Oct 6 - Oct 30 Just Keep on Creating AG

Bendi Fold Christmas Card

Howdy Crafters - thank you for stopping by my blog today. 
I created a Christmas card today that I am so happy with the end results.  It does take some time to put it together .... but it is so WORTH the time, designing, and effort. 
If you would like to create a card like this - Click HERE for the Tutorial by Bibiana. She walks you through the process of creating the base card step by step. Then you decide how to design your card. You will be glad you took time to visit the tutorial. - Happy Crafting and enjoy your week! Blessings ~ Gail

Card will mail when tabs are removed and laid flat

Card Opened

Card left side inside

Card right side inside

Right Tab

Left Tab

Recipe
Bendi Card tutorial by Bibiana CLICK HERE
Kraft Warm Brown Cardstock for base of card and flap-- can be purchase it HERE
Cardstock:   Green, White, Black, Red Designer Green Cardstock- some are scraps
Embossing Folders: Cuttlebug Swiss Dot Folder - Darcie Dot Folder
Clear Dollar Star Stamp used inside left flap
PowderPuff Chalking Ink Midnight Confessions for stamping stars
Poppy Stamps Dies: Antique Lamp Post, Evergreen Trees, Nestled Bird, Bundled Snowman, Woodland Fawn
Memory Box Die Country Landscape
Die Versions Die - Believe wording
IO Deer Dies
Re-use/recycled Paint Chips for cutting out the Deer
Re-use/recycled Paint Chips for reinforcing tabs
Micron Black and Red Pens for Snowman Scarf, eyes, mouth, buttons
Sharpie Orange marker for the nose
Kraft Cardstock scraps for the snowman arms
Pop Up tape
Glossy Accents for gluing
Red Score Tape for the Tabs

I would like to share with these challenges: 
Ends July 16 Sister Act  #114 ATG UE 
Ends July 10 CHNC Add A sentiment UE
Ends July 13 Eureka Stamps - I see Stars - using a star stamp card on left 3 of 3 
Ends July 14 Word Art Wednesday ATG with sentiment 5 of 5 
Ends July 14 Simon Says Wednesday Furry Friends 2 of 5
Ends July 14 Crafting By Designs - Recycled - Paint Chips 2 of 3 
Ends July 31 CHN Patterned Paper Challenge ATG UE - trees 
Ends July 22 DLThankful Thursday  #160 Christmas in July 1 per day
Ends July 30 CCAYL - Dots and Strips - Swiss Dot Folder and strips on scarf of snowman UE
Ends July 31 CHNC Extra Challenge UE
Ends July 31 Cute as A Button - Challenge #11 Christmas in July  #3 of 3 
Ends July 31 Poppy Stamps - A Day In the Park UE

 
Ends Aug 11 Christmas at Sweet Stamping Oh Deer 2 of 2 

Halloween Purse

Front of Purse

Close up of clear sentiment sticker - Celebrate

Candy inside purse

Recipe
Recollection Halloween Cardstock for base of purse
Black cardstock scraps
Little Stackers Scallop Oval Die for Velcro base and sentiment  2 cuts
4 copper brads
Clear Epoxy Celebrate Sticker
Velcro
Hershey Candies
Have a Blessed Week.
Thank you for stopping by

I would like to enter the following challenges:
Oct 31 CHN Patterned Paper Challenge UE
Oct 31 DL ART Thankful Thursday October Linky ATG UE 1 per day
Oct 25 Crafting by Designs ATG UE

Oct 9 Anything goes with a Twist - ATG
Oct 11 613 Avenue ATG 3 of 3
Oct 11 Not Just Cards UE ATG
Oct 12 Craftin Desert Diva Anything but a Card UE
Oct 13 TTCRD Anything goes 2 of 2
Oct 15 Cut It Up -Halloween - Anything but a Card 1E
Oct 16 Cardz TV  ~ Candy Wrapper or Holder 1E