Saturday, November 10, 2012

Sweet Treat Turkey

We were blessed with a STELLAR weather day in southern Minnesota. The temp showed 76F this afternoon, pretty nice for mid November. While we ran errands I saw LOTS of tank tops, shorts and flip flops. Tomorrow may bring out the snow boots and sweatshirts. The cold front is moving in with cool rain right now. We should have normal weather by turkey day.

This week over at One Stop Crafts we are having an Anything Goes challenge! Always a favorite among crafters and my DT friends and I LOVE to see the creations everyone comes up with. Hop on over and share your creation with us.

Thanks for looking! Spicey Cat Chick =^..^=

Color Inspiration ~365 Cards Day 233 ~Color Scheme
KaboodleDoodles Challenge #144 ~ Anything Goes
Penny’sPaper Crafty Challenge #101 ~ Lots of Layers
365 Cards Day 112 ~ Word of the Day: Crunchy
The candy is crunchy and a nicely crisped turkey gives a yummy crunch. :o)
365 Cards Day 231 ~ You Raise Me Up
Eyes, beak, sentiment and M&Ms are lifted
My Creation
Image Detail
Inside
Ins and Outs ~ Sweet Treat Turkey
Stamps: SU Build a Blossom and Teeny Tiny Wishes 
Paper: SU (Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Bright Patterns DSP) 
Ink: SU (Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Chocolate Chip) 
Accessories: SU (Heart Treat Cup; Punches – Blossom Petals Builder, Circles, Heart to Heart, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border; Linen Thread)
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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Matchbook Christmas



The countdown to Christmas is upon us. I’ve seen several posts on Facebook that WalMart released their Black Friday sales flyer, which is only two days away ACK! Mr. Gears and I are pretty easy when it comes to holiday shopping. We focus on the gathering part of the holidays and not so much on the gift giving piece. It seems all our adult friends have more than enough stuff in their house and the kids can barely walk across their bedroom without stepping on a toy. I can assure you I won’t be anywhere near Walmart or any other store Thanksgiving weekend. Well, unless there’s a REALLY awesome craft sale. :o)

Here’s a card using an older stamp set from my stash. I have a pack of pre-scored matchbook cards in Wild Wasabi from a random sale years ago. I thought it would work nicely for a holiday card and if I want to tuck in a gift card or some cash, it would stay put in the fold.
 Thanks for looking! Spicey Cat Chick =^..^=


 
Ins and Outs ~ Matchbook Christmas
Stamps:SU The Snowflake Spot 
Paper: SU Wild Wasabi, Real Red, Whisper White, DSP 
Ink: SU Wild Wasabi, Bashful Blue, Real Red 
Accessories: SU Ribbon Scrap, Spicas
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My Dad’s a Tool


Hello! I’m taking a break from seasonal cards to share a Dad card. This is a fun way to be creative with your stamps; often the image can resemble a letter. In this case the tape measure is rotated to form a ‘d’. I’m going to use this as a Father’s Day card, but it could just as easily be for a birthday or other special dad moment.

Thanks for looking! Spicey Cat Chick =^..^=
IDid it Creations Challenge #132 ~ Card for a Man
TheCrafty Pad Challenge #195 ~ Anything Goes
365 Cards Day 80 ~ Imagine This: Fire (I used fire colors)
365Cards Day 90 ~ Layered: Create 4 Layers
365 Cards Day 105 ~ All Tied Up
masculine card with a tie on it – does my ‘tied’ knot count?
365 Cards Day 232 ~Setting an Example
use a quotation and image that fits it, my quote ‘love beyond measure’ certainly applies to my dad
My Creation
Image Detail
 

Ins and Outs ~My Dad's a Tool
Stamps: SU (Totally Tool, Any Alphabet) 
Paper: SU (Real Red, Whisper White, Basic Black, Basic Grey, DSP) 
Ink: SU (Real Red, Daffodil Delight); Staz On Jet Black 
Accessories: SU (Ribbon, Brads, Punches: 1”, 1¼”; Neutral Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Aqua Painter)
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Monday, November 5, 2012

Clown Celebration

Have I mentioned that Mr. Gears is a real, live clown? It's no joke, he's a member of the Shrine Funsters and has more make up than me. We are creeping up on the big Shrine Circus in Minneapolis, MN so things are a bit goofy around our house. I was initially inspired by the color inspiration we're holding at One Stop Craft's. As soon as I saw the inspiration picture I thought of the bright, fun colors of the circus.

Thanks for looking! Spicey Cat Chick =^..^=



PartyTime Tuesday Challenge #92 ~ Anything Goes
PaperPretties Wednesday Challenge #230 ~ Fav Stamp Set
I LOVE Rick St. Dennis images, the clowns and kitties are my favorites 
Craftsand Me Challenge #108 ~ Bling it Up
Penny’sPaper Crafty Challenge #100 ~ Birthdays
Pileit On Challenge #45 ~ Make it Sparkle
365 Cards Day 27 ~ MyBeautiful Balloon
365 Cards Day 152 ~Olympic Rings
I was inspired by the colors and the ROUNDness of the rings
365 Cards Day 162 ~Imagine This: Bright
365 Cards Day 211 ~Let’s Make Some Noise
I’m stretching this a bit. I know balloons make a loud noise when they pop, and clowns make all kinds of funny noises when they perform.
365 Cards Day 246 ~Say it With Flair

My Creation
Image Detail
 
Inside

Ins and Outs ~Clown Celebration 
Stamps: Rick St. Dennis Clown Set 
Paper: TPS, SU Whisper White, David Tuttera, DCWV All About Boys
Ink: Laser Printer, Copics 
Accessories: Stickles, TPS Bling, SRM Sticker
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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Clean and Simple Halloween Trio

These Halloween/Fall Cards have one thing in common. They were all QUICK, CLEAN and SIMPLE! Not a style I excel at, but it was very gratifying to complete them so quickly. Well, once the images were colored. I don't take into account my color therapy. :) I will color away while watching TV most evenings. This is great for stress relief but I tend to get a pile of colored images that don't always make it to a card until days, months, even YEARS later. I hope these inspire you to try the CAS road.
Thanks for looking! Spicey Cat Chick =^..^=


Ins and Outs ~ Sparkly Sweet Witch
Stamps:Witch 1 (A Day for Daisies) 
Paper: SU Whisper White, DCWV Halloween 
Ink: Laser Printer, Copics ( Y11, 15, 35, 38; E000, 00; R11; RV000, 00, 02; V05, 95; C5, 9; YG21, 23, 67) 
Accessories: Stickles (Lime Green, Magenta, Cotton Candy); Misc Ribbon; Misc Bling
Ins and Outs ~Kitty with Pumpkin
Stamps: Pumpkin Kitten (Beary Wishes) 
Paper: SU Whisper White, DCWV Autumn 
Ink: Laser Printer, Copics ( Y17, 21, 38; YR04, 07; YG05, 17, 95, 97; R11; C2, 5) 
Accessories: Stickles (Orange Peel, Baby Blue, Distress Straw), Studio g Label
Ins and Outs ~ Smiley Scarecrow
Stamps:DZ Doodle Scarecrow 
Paper: SU Whisper White, DCWV Autumn 
Ink: Laser Printer, Copics ( YR07, 18, 23, 31; E09, 47, 50, 51, 53; V06, 12; G29; YG13, 23, 95; R20; Y15, 38) 
Accessories: Raffia, Misc Candy Corn Brad, Glossy Accents
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Reading Witch

I have a few more Halloween cards to share before I put the supplies away. This girl was one of the many who was colored up last year and didn't land on a card until now.

Thanks for looking! Spicey Cat Chick =^..^=

Sketch Inspiration ~ Midnight Madness Sketch #138
Color Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 30 ~Color Scheme
Image Detail
Inside

Ins and Outs ~Reading Witch
Stamps: Elizabeth Dulemba Reading Witch; Gingerloft Verse 
Paper: SU Whisper White; DCWV Midnight Spell and Fall Glitter Stacks 
Ink: Laser Printer; Copics (Dress/Hat: V06, 09, 91; BV29; Moon: Y000, 00; Broom: E25, 29, 30, 31; Skin: YG0000, G20, 40, 82; Hair: N5, 9, 100; Tights/Shirt: YG23) 
Accessories: SU Embossing Folders, brad and ribbon, Liquid Pearls Buttercup
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