Christmas Cards 2014

These are my Cards I made for Christmas 2014.

Congratulations Stephanie and Ryan

I had so much fun creating this card for my niece's wedding.  I used several different types of paper, which was something I hadn't tried.  Plus I used my Silhouette Cameo for so much more than what I usually do!
Their wedding theme was  "Movie's", I thought this was a good way to go for their card!

It has been way too long..............

I have been too busy lately watching all 8 seasons of 24.  We had never seen any of the episodes when the show was out, and my sister and brother-in-law kept telling us that we had to watch the show!
We decided that sure, lets give a try and watched season 1, episode 1.  that was it, we were hooked!
I don't really know how I am going to get through my nights and weekends without Jack and the CTU crew.
But I at least cleaned the cobwebs out of my craft room and I am ready to enjoy my papers and colors!

My first project back:
I made these coffee mugs for my boss.  These represent the 4 Pillars of our Company's Foundation.
Teamwork
Communication
100% Effort
Consistency

My 1st Silhouette Vinyl Project!

I have only had my silhouette for a few months, and I mostly use it to cut out my digital stamps.  But with the guidance (and faith in me) from my daughter I created these coffee mugs for our Pinochle night!
I really enjoyed making these and I am excited about what I can create next!  But I do need some color therapy first!

Happy Birthday Quinn!

I made this for a very special girl who is turning 6, and seeing that it it March and that she is Irish, what could be better than a "Green" birthday card!
I had a small problem with the cut settings on my Silhouette Cameo and the legs were damaged a bit but time has run out and I had to go with what I got. :(

Using the correct paper with Copics!

    I am new to Copic markers, I have been trying to teach myself all that I can,
       (since there are no classes for certification  anywhere near where I live).  I have read so many suggestions and opinions that at times it is hard to figure out just what is the right one, or the wrong one.
                    I will say that so far I have learned 2 very important things!
                           1. No one way is the right way!  
                           2.  I have read  suggestions/opinions on just which paper to use.......and........

      I supplied myself with some Hammermill Copy paper, (this was highly recommended on many blogs/etc)
I used this paper for the last several months thinking, oh how nice that is coming out.  But man, I just can't get the hang of the "flicking" and my blends don't look as nice as those....
     So I broke down and purchased the X-Press Blend-It Paper. OMG! What a difference it makes!
My Copic's just skate across the paper!  My "flicking" was instantaneously massively improved!  I could actually get some nice thin highlights in the hair of my latest project!
        I was amazed with myself and the things I was achieving!  My blends were looking fantastic!
                Lesson 1: Using the correct  Paper is the beginning of a creation I will be proud of!

Passionate Paper Creations: Ellie Says Hi - Tiddly Inks

Passionate Paper Creations: Ellie Says Hi - Tiddly Inks: Hi! Tiddly Inks has a new challenge starting.... The color "Green" You don't have to be Irish to love the color green. ...

Just Inklined Stamping Blog: Hibiscus and Bud

Just Inklined Stamping Blog: Hibiscus and Bud:

I just found this Blog!  These are fantastic images!

Feb 16th 2014

My very first blog post! Here is the latest project.

TiddlyInk Digital Stamp

Copic Markers