TJ Technique Brick Wall -Gingersnaps G83 Polar Annimals

Good morning...Well running out of time for Christmas Cards so think I'll switch back to Birthday. Don't do New Years.

This is done with the Brick Wall Technique as seen in the last issue of Technique Junkies News letter.

Polar bear image is by Gingerloft and is a digital. This was to be my first in a series of cards this week (1st week of vacation) and I am sick in bed with a cold....I think my Christmas present from Santa every year is to have a cold and I have good been a good girl honest!!!

Well in case this is my last post before Christmas I want to wish you all a very Happy Christmas. Enjoy this time with friends and family and remember Jesus is the reason for the season.

bloggers challenge 182 Dec Sketch

Good Morning and Happy Friday....I have been trying to find time to do some of the new TJ techniques and can't wait til next week no home schooling, it's play time!!

The three small flowers are from the latest Technique Junkies Newsletter! What fun to make. I love to melt things...just ask my DH we haven't a spatula that is not melted somewhere either the end or the handle!! I have reshaped bowls,and every plastic utensils in our house, so this was right up my alley!!!

I used another TJ tech on the flowers before melting. It is called Alcohol Splash but instead of glossy paper I used acetate.

The large flower were some I had in my stash and I used two pop dots one on top of the other between layers.

Well hope you all enjoy and this was also a great sketch, thanks Lisa. Look forward as always to see what everyone else does!

The Cheerful Stamp Pad Challenge #7

This is a simple but meaningful card to me. Thank you Vicki for giving me the chance to post about what the "the real meaning of Christmas" is to me.

Now to my card it is done with DWCV paper and the digital stamp is by TLC Creations, I used the Whisped Frame technique around the outside of the circle.

Much love and blessings,
Judy

The Bloggers Challenge 181 Birthday

Good Morning...for today's Birthday card I decided to do a winter theme. Sorry this didn't scan as well as I would have liked. The technique used here was Versamark Stencil. The large snowflake was done using a brass stencil and veramark with Antique Gold (by Ranger) embossing. Also the Happy Birthday. The rest of the snowflakes were done with the same stencil but using a sponge and gold ink.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend and can't wait to see what everyone else has done.

Blessings,

Judy

The Cheerful Stamp Pad Challenge # 6

I told Vicki I would have a hard time picking just one card for this challenge! When I read what the theme was I knew I had two digi's that I was anxious to play with.

Both are by Elizabeth Dulemba and I fell I in love with them both so I had to post both of them. Elizabeth writes children's books and also illustrates them. If you would like to see some of her coloring pages go to http://elizabethdulemba.com/ she also tells all about her books.

I colored the images with Copic Markers added punched snowflakes to the night befor Christmas. Then to Santa I added two more digitals which I found on Free Digital Stamps also a great spot to pick up free digis. http://freedigitalstamps.blogspot.com/.

Thanks again Vicki for another great challenge and for all of you who read my blog wouldn't you like to join in? I'm sure Vicki would love to have you! http://cheerfulstamppad.blogspot.com/ .

I really sound like an advertisement here but I just don't want anyone to miss out on some great sites!!!

Blessings,

Judy

Good Morning,

This is what I did for my ornament card. It really sparkles IRL and there are no spots just glitter. I had to use my camera as the scanner made the card look terrible!!!

The Snowflakes are some that I bought at Walmart in the Christmas section. I then took crepepaper and pleated around a white 1" circle. I then rubbed gold ink around the edges. Attached the Snowflakes and applied a pearl. Peace on Earth is from Inkdinkadoo Holiday set.

Thanks again for stopping by and have a wonderful and blessed weekend!

Judy

Bloggers Challenge 178

Good Morning,

Well it's Friday and that means another Bloggers Challenge. This Friday is Give Thanks...and I thought this time I'd do a Happy Thanksgiving, but a little more

on the traditional theme, to wish all my Blogger friends Happy Thanksgiving.

I love these shades of green it is one of my favorite colors. I mostly use the brighter greens at Christmas time.

No coloring here I didn't think it needed any. The image is by TLC Creations and the sentiment is computer generated.

So until next Friday I wish all you Bloggers a Happy Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving All and may your Blessings be Bountiful!

Judy

Deck the Halls The Cheerful Stamp Pad Challenge 5

Two great challenges in a row!!! I love the sound of Christmas Bells this time of year. So I always decorate with bells somewhere. The tree windows any where they can be poked and ring away.

Once again colored with Copic Markers and the image is by Imag-E-nation digital stamps. http://imag-e-nation.com and look for Just Inklined Christmas images.

The berries were colored then Stickle's red glitter was applied.

Thanks again Vicki http://cheerfulstamppad.blogspot.com (if you would like to see what everyone is doing) for another wonderful challenge.

Squigglefly Challenge 75 sentiment

Okay so you said sentiment only but I just couldn't resist using the paw print digital paper too. They just go together...so hope this is okay!

The digital paper is by Squigglefly as is the sentiment. You can find this challenge at http://squigglefly.blogspot.com/. Only stipulation is that that you use a Squigglefly sentiment...now how simple can that be. You could win a free image and spellbinders to but don't trust this rusty old brain go take a look!!! Bones are one of those mini punches. By the way the card is white hard to tell in the pic!

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my card.....

Blessings,

Judy

Give Thanks

I saw this picture on a Christian Clipart that I belong to and it just reminded me of my granddaughter Jessi when she was smaller. She's a little older now. I think she is eight going on thirty. They live in IL and she called me the other night to inform me she was making a quilt by hand!

I think this came out really cute as a card but I think I may take it a set further and make it into a picture.

Image uses the Out of the Box Tech which was published in Technique Junkies Newsletter. Colored with Copic and Flowers are from a Background Paper by Coreen Silke.

Thanks for stopping by... I will be back to play in the Bloggers Challenge this week...can't wait to see what everyone has done for the November theme. Me it's all about food!!! LOL Just kidding I have a lot to be thankful for...but as usual I think of Thanksgiving which makes me think of turkey which makes me think about food!

Blessings,
Judy

Bloggers Challenge 177

Hi Everyone...This was such a fun Image done by Elizabeth O Dulemba. She not only does illustrations but is also the author of children's books. She does coloring book size images. Check her out at http://www.dulemba.com/ a lot of her images have to do with reading.

Next I did Torn Frame, from Technique Junkies Newsletter and faux hand made paper as seen on Gingersnaps Creations I forgot who posted it but it is great, simple easy, and makes a cool background. Last but definitely not least is my new Janome Mini sewing machine. I got it when they had a big blow out sale. I must admit having made most of my clothes and children's when I was younger this is sure one little power house. I used to have to pull my huge Kenmore out when ever I wanted to use stitching on cards or do a repair....but no more!!! My granddaughter even made two pillows using this machine! As part of home schooling we do sewing and other crafts. Okay enough right? Do you think I like my new little machine!!! LOL

When ever I think about November I think Thanksgiving and then I think of the poor turkey!!! So I always try to find an image that shows his plight!! This one was perfect!

Bloggers challenge 174 and 175

Talk about being a little behind!!! First is my reuse...recycle I used a clock I disliked for the kitchen. Had DH cut it into a square. I saw one made with images of coffee and thought how perfect. Here is what I came up with. Squares are from Sunshine Artz and are called Daily Joy. They were perfect for what I wanted. Then came the cup not so easy..I was all over looking for a digital coffee cup and after many hours I found one. It was perfect as it was already the perfect color!!! Only thing I did was to attach the squares and hi light them in blue. Used all part from the clock.

Next is my Halloween I sent this card to two great friends. I'm not a Halloween person but for these special ladies I made an exception. Spider web is purple glitz as is the witches (gold) shoe buckles.. All digital images from various artists!!!

Also need to apologize for not responding to everyones work but this is the first time I've really been on here in over a week. I have all emails 400+ and will try to address them all tomorrow.

TFL

Blessings,

Judy

Bloggers Challenge 173 Black white and Orange

Very simple card today. Once more I needed a card for a man's birthday so this is what I came up with.

Image is by Victorine Originals and the orange was done with copic markers. I like the effect it has against the silhouette figure. It makes for a very easy card but with impact. Happy Birthday is computer generated.

Have a great weekend!!

Blessings,
Judy

Bloggers Challenge 172 October Sketch

I fell in love with this image which of course is another digital! This was listed this week on Freebie Digital Stamps Blog http://freebiedigitalstamps.blogspot.com (this is a site that lists freebies everyday they hunt them down and then post them for us happy digi stampers. The stamp is by Beccy of http://beccysplace.blogspot.com. I just loved all the miss-matched items which made it so much fun to color. My GD picked out the layout color combinations. She has a pretty good eye. Once again I used Copics to color the image.

Hope you enjoy my card and thank you for looking...can't wait to see what all you other bloggers come up with.

Blessings,

Judy

Bloggers Challenge 171 Anniversary

This weeks challenge was for an Anniversary Card....I'm not one for cherubs but these two just caught my eye and they are so adorable that I just had to use them for this challenge. They are a digital stamp by http://createwithtlc-creatwithtlc.blogspot.com If you have never been there check it out...great freebies and awesome vintage digitals.

Next I used two TJ'S techniques one is Wisped Frame and the other I can't remember the name. I used UTE and froze it to give it a cracked look. Doesn't show in picture but it it really great. Colored with Copics. Used Martha Stewart paper punch for embellishments.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone and be blessed...I know I am. I will probably post my kitchen next week as it it really coming along...still a lot to do but it's at least past the embarrassment stage!!!

Bloggers Challenge 170

I made a B-Day card for my Dad today and just realized it would work for the bloggers challenge. I used paint chips for the background!!! I also used another one for the background of the words! So I guess this is a reuse.

Chef is from Bugaboo Digital Stamps colored with copics. Technique is Out of the Box from Technique Junkies Verse is my own. Inside it says "the chef didn't show up so you'll just have to eat my cooking."

Thanks for stopping by and even though I'm late posting I did it!!!

Blessings,

Judy

Bloggers Challenge 169

Well here it is Friday again...and another bloggers challenge is due...I did two this time because I needed a card for a young boy and think one was quite right. The first card is the one I sent to the teenager and inside it says after all it is your birthday.

The second one is from FCD and I just love this image. I actually glazed both the jar and candy apple and raised the candle up to give it a 3D look. It came out great I was afraid I would get a lot of bubbles especially with the jar but since switching to Inkssenditials Glossy Accents I have had very little problem with bubbles.

Both cards are colored with what else but Copics...gotta start playing with more mediums.

Thanks for stopping by it off to church now for prayer night!

many blessings to you all

Judy

Bloggers Challenge 168

Good morning it has been a while again!

Have had a lot of personal stuff going on and getting ready for another year of homeschooling my Granddaughter. She's in 8th grade now and it's a little tougher than last year. Feel like I'm going back to school myself!!!

It felt so good to make a card again...

Love this beautiful image and paper that I made my card out of!!! First the image is from Angels Landing and the paper is from Tlc Creations both are digital. Once again I used my favorite Copic Markers and I am very pleased with the results!! This just feels like fall to me...today it is in the 50's so even the weather is fallish...life is good!

have a wonderful and blessed weekend!!

Judy

Bloggers Challenge 165 Back to School

These challenges couldn't be working out better for me than if I had planned them! This week was back to school and I just happened to need another church card for a girl who is attending a Christian College. So this was perfect.

Image is by Squigglefly Digital Stamps and the papers are also digital by D.A.S.I.E. Co.. Copic marker colored.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Blessings,

Judy

Bloggers Challenge Birthday Card Aug 13th

Hi everyone,

This is my Bloggers Challenge card for Aug 13th..very simple but it is also for a little girl at my church. I do the Birthday cards for the church.

This is a digital stamp by Mo's Digital Pencil http://mosdigitalpenciltoo.com and the pretty background paper is also digital.

Colored with Copic Markers.

Have a great and blessed weekend!!!

Judy