Daily Archives: March 20, 2009

A Case of One’s Self

Posted on March 20, 2009 | 17 comments

It’s been quite a while since I’ve played in one of the Dirty Dozen monthly challenges, but I couldn’t pass this one by.  We were to choose our oldest card in our gallery (or one of THE oldest) and case it, making at least three subtle changes.   It’s kind of funny to look back at those older cards.   (Actually, it IS funny, and some are quite embarassing!)

HB190

Happy Birthday–Then 

This was my very first upload into Splitcoast Stampers back in February of 2005.  It’s hard to believe that was four years ago!  Look at that awful scan. So drab.  And no patterned paper.  Why would I add DTP to this?  I like the little knotted “ribbon” though and the bling collar.

I suppose it’s not too bad but there were definately things I would change.  (I tried not to change too much.)

Happy Birthday–Now

HBC

I kept the same basic layout and the buttons but changed the stamps, added some matting, raised a couple of panels, substituted patterned HBCCUpaper for the background and popped up a couple of elements within the stamped image.

If you’d like to see how other Dirty Dozen members (current and Alumni) have cased themselves, you can check it out here.  This was a fun challenge!  🙂

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Stampendous “Girlie Chick”, sentiment from Whipper Snapper’s “Happy Birthday” set (Anna Wight)   Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock:  Prism Suede Brown Dark, Super Smooth White   Patterned Paper:  My Mind’s Eye “Garden Party”   Accessories:  Copic markers, SEI buttons, white string, pop dots

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Stamp It! Cards and Moxie Fab Give-aways!

Posted on March 20, 2009 | 3 comments

Stamping HeavenI love stamping (obviously) and look forward to my paper crafting magazines making their way into my mailbox each month.  But one of my favorite publications is Paper Crafts’ new Stamp It! Cards because it focuses solely on stamping (and because it’s fabulous).  

In Stamp It! Cards there are so many great ideas and such wonderful inspiration.  You can find it in your local craft or book store, or on-line here.

Have you been to Cath’s Moxie Fab World?  There’s a party going on over there!  Be sure to leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of Stamp It! Cards, American Crafts stamps and embossing powder as well as a potpourri of stamps from other great manufacturers. (Comment on this post by Sunday, March 22nd, for a chance to win 15–yes, FIFTEEN stamp sets!  Wow! Shocked )

AND there are MORE give-aways on the Paper Crafts Connection blog!  Check it out! 🙂

Lots of fun stuff, that’s for sure!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

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