Put some action in your creations

Happy day to ya! Hope you're havin' a good one.
I wanted to share some ATCs I did for a swap on SCS. The challenge was to make them 'move'....have motion. I signed up for 2 spots b/c I knew there is going to be some wonderful creations with this idea. My first one is a folding ATC with a little twist...


Ain't he cute? I used my circle punches to make this little guy. I sponged bashful blue around his edges and used silver stickles around him. I hand drew his eyes and buttons. Now for the surprise...


Pull up on the bottom snowball and he comes apart to reveal a greeting. I used a mini glue dot on the back of the bottom circle. They're easily re-postionable (spelling?) and it keeps the snowman flat will the card is closed.
My next creation is not as dramatic but I love this color combo and I used my favorite technique...tearing...


Purple, orange and white look really good together. I used only orange as my background then tore a piece of retired SU! dsp and then a piece of purple bassil c/s from my stash (that's a good thing about ATCs their so small you can use scraps. Hee!) I stamped a sentiment from Birthday Bliss (SU! stamp set) on chocolate chip c/s with white craft ink and put it on with dimensionals. Now for the surprise...

Pull on the chocolate chip ribbon to reveal a cake stamped on a white scalloped circle. I colored the image from SU! Birthday Bliss stamp set with my watercolor pencils then used crystal effects over the top.

I can't wait to see what I get back from this swap! I hope the ladies enjoy getting these from me.

Thanks for stopping by :)

Until next time...

Blessings...

An ATC for every month

Well I haven't finished the recipe cards as mentioned yesterday. I have the idea in my head...I just can't seem to get the mojo to sit down and do it. I did just get back a great ATC swap that I wanted to share with you all. In this swap we had to pick a month and make an ATC themed for that month. You may remember an earlier post where I posted the pic of my month's ATC. I did February. I love the swaps where you make one thing and you get a 'set' of something back. Those are my fav. I believe these are sooo cute! Thanks to Natalie for hostessing such a great swap on SCS.


My February card I used basic black, real red and pink pirouette c/s. Then I used the Love you Much stamp set from SU! to stamp the heart in real red ink on the pink c/s. I used Fundamental Phrases stamp set from SU! for the words (stamped with Craft White ink). A few brads, some paper flowers and ribbon....easy, easy.
Right now my favorite one of the set is October of course b/c Fall is my favorite season. I'm sure the next time I take them out and use one I'll have a brand new favorite. hee! hee!

Until next time...
Blessings...

I've been a busy "Crafty Critter" today!

Whew! I've been crafting the day away :) (in between housework). I start my new job next week so I'm trying to get my swaps (SCS) caught up.


This is a Stationary Swap I'm in where we're asked to make 4 cards and a coordinating accent, whether it be a tag, altered pen, note cards, etc. Then, package that set in a cellophane bag with a decorative topper. Wouldn't you know that I have my cards and bookmarks/tags done and I'm out of cello bags! Darn, I'll have to make a trip to HobLob Saturday! :0)
I love the look of this rose (from the Fifth Ave. Floral Stamp Set, SU!). For the bookmark/tag, I stamped it on a piece of white c/s then backed it with a piece of chocolate chip c/s. Then I just punched a hole and threaded chocolate chip ribbon through it.
On the card I started with white c/s (4.25 x 5.50 folded) then a piece of chocolate chip c/s, then a strip of Sweet Always DSP (retired). For the rose I stamped with chocolate chip ink on not quite navy c/s (twice), cut one down, then layered them with pop dots. Oh yeah, I sponged chocolate chip ink around the edges of the rose (both layers) to give it depth.


This is a Months of the Year ATC swap I'm in. I made 13 of these ATCs and I'll get one of them back along with 1 from each month of the year made by other ladies. I love these kind of swaps where you make all the same of one thing and then get a "set" back. I used basic black as my base (ATCs are 3.5 x 2.5). Then wrapped a piece of real red c/s with white ribbon and centered it on the black. I stamped "Love" and "XOXOXO" (Fundamental Phrases stamp set, SU!) in white craft ink. I stamped the heart (Love You Much stamp set, SU!) with real red ink on pink pirouette c/s and placed it on the rr c/s and under one piece of ribbon. I put a white brad in the bottom corner of the rr c/s. then layered paper flowers with a silver brad at the top of the heart. I thought they turned out sweet. Duh, can you guess what month I had? hee! hee!


And lastly, this is for a swap I'm hostessing. I had 3 ladies "flake" on me, so I got some "angels" to take their place and I decided to try it too. This is a stationary set swap, but unlike the other one, this one the swappers only had to cut white c/s into 4.25 x 5.50 pieces and stamp an image in the bottom corner (4 per set) then alter a pen to match (1 per set). It's a "cardfront", notecard that can be used for quick note, grocery list or a small thank you. I used the small flower from the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set, SU! I stamped it in certainly celery ink, rose red ink and bashful blue ink. I got the pens from Wal-Mart. I stamped one of the flowers on a scrap piece of white c/s and cut them out. then I punched a hole in the center of each and pulled my ribbon ends through, then tied in a knot. I still need to add envelopes and place them in cello bags. They are simple but (I think) elegant.
Well, this was my day...in between taking my DD to Camp Kindergarten, washing clothes, cleaning the kitchen, cooking supper, giving baths, reading cute little books...etc....etc....etc. You know, all the things we moms do each and everyday!!! :)
Let me know what you think.
Have a great weekend!!