Bits and Pieces

Today's post showcases all of those bits and pieces you have lying around on your work area that didn't make it onto your project. I can't throw those things away so I toss them into a box and at some point, I make cards using these pieces.

 This is an image I colored several years ago but I made a mistake and decided to try and hide it by spritzing the card all over. I wound up with this water stain look that I wasn't going for in my project so I tossed it aside. I think it looks fine on this card. I was also using up a few flowers that had been taking up space in a jar. Some Tim Holtz tape and matted vintage bag completed the card.

Everything on the this card was scrap from several other projects. They worked well enough together so I just started playing with the pieces.

 The inside screamed for something more so I added a few flowers just to be different.

 This was a wild mix. I added the sentiment and the punched border to get this scrappy card.

 These little bits and pieces came together into a simple but elegant card. I stamped the border and the background to get this combination with the other bits.

This lonely leftover image turned into a cheery card. I stamped the background image, added ribbon and voile.
These may not be my best work but they still get an A+ for re purposed bits of scrap. It feels great to clean up and not waste these little gems. If you decide to re purpose your little bits and pieces, share the results with the rest of us.

Ink Storage

Yes it has been forever since I last posted anything. I was burned out after Marion's 31 day challenge back in January of 2011 on YouTube. I have continued to create but I took a break from posting. I needed to catch up on some projects. I've also had a few snags with the hard drive on my computer dying. I lost a lot of video and photos. The professionals told me they MIGHT me able to retrieve the information and it MIGHT cost $300 with no promises. Needless to say, I had to replace the computer and that took several months.
After losing the computer, my video camera quit working and I still have not been able to replace it with what I want. It's too expensive at the moment. I'll have a try at using the camera on my phone and see what happens.
Anyway, I have a photo of my work space right in front of where I sit. I have storage units stacked on the back of my table. This is about 20 inches off the table where the ink storage begins. I use the SU! carousel which houses 60 ink pads and then I have a few in the very top standing up on end. I like this system because it takes up a small footprint, uses vertical space well and I can easily see the colors that I have.  Beside of that is a metal folding shelf which I purchased at Hobby Lobby. There is a photo in the link if you want to see what this looks like empty. I like this shelf because it folds flat and it is sturdy. I can use it for a lot of things. On the middle shelf I have misc. ink pads. On the left there are two Life Savers tins which house those small round Studio g pigment ink pads. Some day I may get around to decorating the tins. Next there are a few memento, Tim Holtz, Brilliance and Stazon pads. I store these upside down so that the ink stays at the top of the pad and I ink white paper and tape that to the ends of the pads so that I can see the colors at a glance. All together, there are somewhere between 110 and 120 inks pads.
How do you store your ink pads? I know some of you have some very creative solutions!

Where Did the Blogs Go?

  I couldn't believe just how long it has been since I last made a post on this blog! I'd like to say that time flies when you are having fun but that hasn't quite been the case. The Glitzy Glamour Gals were preparing a Christmas in July crop but that had to be postponed. It's mostly my fault. Things have been hectic!  I've had way too many doctor appointments followed by way too many tests! The cropping mojo has been on the back burner. Tammy and I have still had some cropping sessions and  I have posted a few projects on my You Tube channel but that has been about it. I am hoping things turn around but that is all undetermined at the moment.
I finally got around to reading a few blogs today!  I hadn't done that in many months but I found something odd.  Some of the blogs I had subscribed too were no longer in my subscription list.  Now I know this has been a problem on You Tube but I didn't know it was happening with Google.  Has anyone else experienced this?  I wish I could remember the names of some of those blogs but I just can't figure it out.  My memory isn't what it use to be! If you happen to be one of those blogs, leave a comment and let me know so that I may  subscribe again!

Calling All Stampers

I have good news, well sort of, and I have bad news.  Jacque of at Scrollswork Stamps has asked me to pass along this bit of information to you.  They will be going out of business and everything is on sale. With her growing family comes more responsibility as a Mom. If you like vintage, steampunk and Asian stamps, you are sure to find something of interest at Scrollswork. I already had loads of their stamps but had to order loads more!!!! Run on over there and find something for your next project!

It is with a sad and heavy heart that Scrolls Work is announcing our going out of business sale.

We gave it a strong go with a lot of hard work, and our love of stamps. Unfortunately with the economy and the soon to be addition to the family we are having to close our doors.

The good new for you.... Our Going Out of Business Sale.

Once the sale starts it is first come first serve.
So once we are out of stock on a stamp it will no longer be available.
Make sure you buy them ASAP!!

Sale Dates:

It starts May 15th with a 40% discount.
June 1st it will go to a 50% discount
June 15th starts the 60% discount.
July 1st ends with a 70% discount.
July 15th we are closing the site.

Thank you all for being so wonderful! With out you we wouldn't have made it this far. 
 

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What's up for Spring?

Hey everyone! I have been busy with family illness, projects around the house and the loss of a family member.  Hence the lack of posts for this blog. I hope to be back in the swing of things soon since the GGGals are gearing up for a Spring crop. There will be more details about the crop in the coming weeks and as usual, we are working on a mini using the same materials so check out how we add our own touch to these projects.  For something new, we are going to be making another project where we use the same paper stack and I will let the cat out of the bag about this very soon. Okay, I will tell you this much, it is a DCWV stack and it is quite popular.  Check out the flower swap that we have added this time around and join in on the fun! That is all I have time for at the moment but stay tuned for upcoming details.

Fallen Behind

When I finished the 31 day challenge on You Tube, I thought I would be ready to host a February pay it forward challenge. However, with my family being ill over the last few weeks, I haven't had the opportunity to get that going yet. The January challenge took a great deal of time so I need to get caught up with things around the house too.  Just hang in there and I will get it posted soon if nothing else happens.  I have to head into the city for a few doctor appointments first and then I will issue the challenge. Lord willing and if the creek don't rise! LOL! Until then, here is a photo of our winter wonderland weather. The photo below was taken from one of the two second floor balconies.  You can see it from the photo above over the main entry of thefront porch. For a better view, scroll through the Victorian house label on the side bar.  I think there is a good photo of the front of the house in there.

Stylish Blogger

Well, I have been catching up on my reading and email today.  I found this award from Mary Rose's Cafe. It was on her Wednesday post. Just when you think that people aren't reading, you get a lovely surprise such as this award.  Awwww thanks!!!  One of the reason's for blogging is to share creative ideas with other people just like me.  My blog has been neglected since I participated in Marion Smith's You Tube challenge for January but that is over now.  It was a lot of work to post video every day but it was also fun to watch what everyone was doing and creating. All of my video are found here.This week, I have been catching up on the home front.  Everyone in my home has been ill except for me and that has slowed me down a bit.

 To get back on track, I will start with this award.  I am supposed to share 8 things about myself and then pass the award on to eight other bloggers. Since I work with the Glitzy Glamour Gals, I won't be adding them to my list but you can always look at their personal blogs for inkspiration. You can find their personal work from this page.

1. My favorite music groups are Third Day and Casting Crowns. I often listen to them when I create.

2. I could spend nearly every day of a cold winter in my PJ's. They are so warm and comfy!

3. I hate temps below 40 degrees and mid winter is very blucky!

4. I miss gardening and hope to do more of it this year. My yard needs it and so does my pantry.

5.I like to preserve food so that I can have a taste of summer during the cold months of winter. It is also satisfying to know that the ways of my grandparents are still alive. Did you know that they use to produce over 90% of their own food?  My dad would say, 'If we didn't raise it, we didn't eat it.'

6. I enjoy collaborating with other artists on group projects and enjoy teaching willing adults.

7.I read a lot. I don't read books often unless it is a mystery but I do read magazines such as Victorian Homes, Countryside, This Old House, and Growing for Market along with a few others.

8. If I am not creating something every week, I go through withdrawals! LOL!

Now for the difficult part of choosing only 8 other people to participate.....

My Romantic Home  This blog has the prettiest photographs and I find inspiration for my home.

Basketmaster's Weavings Although Nancy isn't blogging much these days, I still enjoy what she brings to the table. Nancy found me through my basket making and I always enjoy reading what she has to say.

Scrapping Suzie QTT  Now this gal and her sister know how to create and have fun doing it! She is a new friend who makes wonderful creative projects!

Just a Few Designs Elsa has a great sense of design and color so go check her out!

Randi's a New Creation She makes the prettiest paper projects and cards!

Jaqueline's Craft Nest She does the most beautiful work!

Paper Pleasing Ideas Julie's blog has inspired my creativity, given me strength, made me laugh and made me cry.

Carolyn's Creative Whims I served on the first Scrolls Work design team with Carolyn this year. I enjoy her writing and her art.

It took me several hours to decide who I would choose for this list.   I chose these people because they have something special to offer. If you check them out, it won't take you long to see what I am talking about.  This award was a surprise, it was fun and it made me think about why I read these other blogs.  a big thanks goes out to Mary Rose!