RetroSketches #186

Happy Saturday!

It's time for a new sketch at RetroSketches!

I finally pulled out my MFT Stamps Harvest Mouse stamps and dies. I honestly wasn't sure if I was going to be able to colour the little mouse. This is honestly the cutest set with the sweetest images and sentiments. 

Just waiting on Ardyh, Emily and Natasha for our Muskoka Crafty Retreat!

Just got a text they are 10 minutes away--Yay!

This is also for Kathy Racoosin's 30 Day Colouring Challenge of which I have fallen so far behind in. Today I used Copics to colour my image.

I hope that you play along at RetroSketches with us this week.

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge - Pretty Pumpkins

It's time for a new Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!

I was inspired by the pretty colours in our inspiration this time so I began by sponging using some distress inks onto a white card panel. Then I stamped and die cut the pumpkins from the panel. I had a bit of a go at getting a photo that really captured the inking as it appears in real life.

Well the missing box of Stampin' Up inks, some NBUS Papertrey Ink stamp sets and my light tent appears to be the ONLY box that did not arrive to the new house in the move. My hubby went through every single remaining box last weekend and then a second time with me to make sure and still not there. He took it much better than I did even after I told him how much it would cost to replace. He is too easy going for his own good, but I'll keep him. Really the inks that I am the saddest about are the retired colours that I was able to find and purchase on eBay.

I hope you pop over to the Curtain Call and see what the rest of the team has come up with this time and to meet our two newest Design Team members--Leigh Penner and Lori Tecler.

CCC #168

It's time for a new Cue Card at CASology

This week's Cue is:

It has been a busy couple of weeks for me but now that the Canadian Thanksgiving is done I think things might calm down a bit. We had a busy weekend that kicked off with my daughter's grade 12 graduation.  Why so late you ask? With the teachers strike last year the ceremonies were pushed to the Friday before Thanksgiving. Although she felt like high school was so long ago, especially now that she is starting her first reading week of University. However  she was thrilled to see her friends again and we were so proud of her that she graduated with honours and as an Ontario Scholar. We had my husband's family come visit for the weekend and we enjoyed a barbecued turkey and all the fixings topped off with homemade pies a Kawartha Daries ice cream! Yup I am good till Christmas now--lol

During Thanksgiving weekend I took some photos as the leaves on my property are just peaking before they fall, I thought I would share a few. 

Looking out the front:

Looking down the driveway:

Out back:

We are surrounded by autumn's beauty. 

Pop over and have a look at what the rest of the Design Team has created to inspire you...

Melissa Chipperfield

Ardyth Percy-Robb

Jen Wills

Tracey McNeely -- you are here

Judy Marino

Gillian Ross

Kimberly Wiener

Joyce Mehrberg

Hazel Hodgkins

Kymona Tracey

Hannelie Bester

Guest Designer: Jennie

My Favorite Things Lemon Drop Cardstck	Papertrey Ink Raspberry Fizz Cardstock	http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product.aspx?id=334189	Reverse Confetti Tag Me Too Confetti Cut
Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink Pad VF-82	Tombow MONO ADHESIVE DOTS DISPENSER Permanent	Simon Says Stamp SMALL TEFLON BONE FOLDER Tool	Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Powder Blue & Teal 657900

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CCC #167

It's time for a new Cue Card at CASology!

This week's Cue is:

The bird and sentiment are from a cling set called Birdie Conversation by Unity Stamps. A first use of my new ZIG Clean Color Real Brush markers. What I learned right away is what every one else has said in their first use, need the right paper! My card today is on regular white heavy-weight cardstock. Being away this week it is all that I had to use.  I used two shades of blue on the belly and found it difficult to blend them together. When I was done to blend them without many supplies I used a Q-tip and a bit of water to smooth the transition between shades.  I love the feel of these markers and can't wait to learn how to use them more.

Pop over and have a look at what the rest of the Design Team has created to inspire you...

Melissa Chipperfield

Ardyth Percy-Robb

Jen Wills

Tracey McNeely -- you are here

Judy Marino

Gillian Ross

Kimberly Wiener

Joyce Mehrberg

Hazel Hodgkins

Kymona Tracey

Hannelie Bester

Guest Designer: Claire

This is also for Kathy Racoosin's 30 Day Colouring Challenge Day 5. A little more colouring on the road this time using my new ZIG's!

I am aso submitting this to the Simon Says Anything Goes Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes!

RetroSketches #184

Happy Saturday!

Hope you are having a great weekend. I am on a little getaway visiting my hubby, for a few days before we come back together for Brooklyn's grade 12 graduation and Canadian Thanksgiving!

Now it's time for a new sketch at RetroSketches!

I have not pulled these Technique Tuesday Chickadees out for a long time they are just so cute!

I blended the little guy with Copic markers--two blues and the colourless blender.

This is also for Kathy Racoosin's 30 Day Colouring Challenge. A little colouring on the road,  I wish I had all my Copics with me, but then I would have had to check my bag!

I am aso submitting this to the Simon Says Anything Goes Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes!

Exciting News

I am so excited to share with you today that we are exactly one month away from the 5th Annual 

25 Day of Christmas Tags Event!

I have so many surprises for you with even more fabulous sponsors and guests plus a chance for you to participate this year!  See you November 2nd when the fun begins!!

In the meantime have a look at the Pinterest Boards for the last four years...

2011   2012   2013    2014

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge - Going Batty!

It's time for a new Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!

I almost feel guilty and how easy this card was to put together!

I picked up the Recollections Black & Gold 6 x 6 paper pad last week at Michael's and this paper was perfect. I tried to think of more interesting or creative ways to be inspired but nope, nothing came. At least now I know that I used some of the paper rather than just hoarding in like I usually do--ha ha ha!

I die cut in the panel with my stitched rectangles and adhered it to my black base. Then I added a cute  Reverse Confetti Spooky Sentiment sentiment to the front popped up on foam. The hardest part of this card--was getting a decent photo.

Hope that you play along with us this challenge.

Spooky Sentiments	Reverse Confetti Tag Me Dies	Simon Says Stamp STITCHED RECTANGLES Wafer Dies sssd111455 In Stitches	Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink Pad VF-82
Tombow MONO ADHESIVE DOTS DISPENSER Permanent	3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent	Simon Says Stamp SMALL TEFLON BONE FOLDER Tool	Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Powder Blue & Teal 657900

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