March Tags & ATC's Arrive

Yay!!! My swapped out March ATC's from the All Things Tim Yahoo Group have arrived, as well as the March tags from the Ranger Ink Link Yahoo Group. These arrived just in time to lift my spirits somewhat, after a crappy person stole my iphone on Saturday, which basically runs my whole scheduled life. I haven't even been able to see past the red in my eyes due to the rage of knowing someone out there knows pretty much where my family and I am at certain hours of the day, not to mention my address, and lots of account information, and is looking at all my pictures and texts. I'm starting to get angry again, and you don't need to see that side of me (think Hulk), but you know what they say about karma! Thanks ladies for swapping out with me, and bringing a bit of sunshine to my storm filled weekend!

All Things Tim: Blue and Orange March Madness ATC Swap

Susan Salyer (This is so bright and fun Susan! I love the texture and glitter, and that birdy in it's nest is wonderful. Awesome title too....so cool!)

Susan Kesselman (Love Umbrella Man, and this quote is perfect! Great idea with the crackle as well, the texture is fabulous!)

Sue Burland (I love the paint and texture here, it feels fab to the touch. The birdy is adorable as well. The netting is excellent here, and adds so much to the texture...love this!)

And...here is mine again.

Ranger Ink Link:  Going Green Tag Swap

Victoria Sturdevant (I love this Wendy gal, and she looks awesome in green. The embossing is perfect and shiny against the splotched background...so cool Vic!)

Christine Orman (The pop of pink here rocks, and I love your repurposed embellies, especially that bread tie...genius!  Love the charm....Awesome!)

Nancy Walker (I was thrilled to get this tag, as I fell in love with it the minute I saw it on Nancy's blog! We all have tags and extra buttons from our clothes, so how cool is this? Talk about inspiration here Nancy! Gorgeous!)

And...here is mine again.

 I hope your hands get creatively dirty soon!

Artistic Outpost's April Challenge Theme

Lovely Sunday to all of you craft lovers out there, and Happy April Fool's Day! There is no trickery here though, just a challenge. Today starts the April Artistic Outpost Customer Referrel Theme Challenge of "birds". You must use only the stamped images of AO, and you have a month to complete and link it up. The chosen winner will receive an awesome prize package.

For my card I decided to go with AO's Birds of a Feather set as well as the new release Quote & Quoteables. I stamped the two bird images on packaging from 7 Gypsies, the sentiment on ivory cardstock, and the background images all in Jet Black Archival Ink. I colored in the robins and the nest using my new favorite product Distress Markers. Feathers, stick pins, frayed burlap, burlap ribbon, metal flowers, and gorgeous filigree metal embellies finished off the card, along with a little Gathered Twigs Distress Ink around the borders.

 Supplies:
From My Stash: ivory cardstock, feathers, stick pins

Artistic Outpost′s Quote & Quoteables	Birds Of A Feather	Craft Paper Card	Jet Black Archival Ink	Distress Markers Set
Cream Woven Jute Ribbon 3/8"	Jute Mesh (Burlap) Ribbon	Corner Filigree Metal Pieces	Mega Filigree Metal Value Set	Glossy Accents
Fall 2011 Limited Edition Distress Ink Trio	Ink Blending Tool	Foliage - Idea-ology

I hope your hands get creatively dirty soon!