Tuesday, November 08, 2011

"Give Thanks" Tag for Grungy Monday!

This week for Grungy Monday the challenge is to do a tag based on Tim's 12 Tags of Christmas from 2009, Day 7. This is based on creating a custom mask from a stamped image. This was indeed a challenge for me because I don't have any custom mask sheets. So I improvised and created one out of scrap plastic from a Timmy die I just purchased. It is thicker than masking material and caused some of my background stamping to not flow, but other than that it worked pretty darn well. I used 3M Spray Adhesive on it, but let it dry several minutes before sticking it on my stamped image so it would not permanently stick. I had to further challenge myself by using 3 different stamps to create the final image that would also produce my custom mask. Live and learn. I had to get all the images just right which was difficult, but I finally got it right after a few tries. Moreover, this challenge proved even more difficult as I had to take a mulligan and make a whole new tag after I spilled water on the original after all that hard work.  So after I walked away from it for a while (fuming of course) I did some much needed cleaning, then came back and made this tag with no water bottle to be seen within 10 feet. Upon posting this to GM 26, I blogged on over to Simon Says Stamp and Show, and realized that my tag fits the criteria for the challenge this week of making something using recycled  items, because I used the plastic to make a mask. I entered it into their weekly challenge as well.
Rather than list all my supplies, I took photos of all the materials I used while proceeding to each step in the process of making this tag. If you would like to know the particular name or brand please email me and I will give you the details.
 
 

 
I would like to "Give Thanks" to all of you who read this blog, follow it, or comment on it. It has been over a month already and I am deeply humbled by all the emails and comments left by all of you wonderful readers. I never imagined that doing this would make me feel so fulfilled. You all are truly a blessing I am so thankful for!!!

Wednesday, November 02, 2011

JO JO JO!!! Happy JAVAdays!!!

 Corny I know, but catchy, and now everyone around the house is saying it. Why? Another challenge...that's why! While reading the StudioL3 blog I found out  the design team at the Eclectic Paperie had to complete a challenge using some sort of Starbucks inspiration, any or all of Timmy's new Seasonal Inks for Autumn, and any size of Maya Road's bottle caps. They extended the challenge to the rest of us, so I decided to make ornaments. 

Supplies:
Back...Great art from the cup itself.
a venti sized cup, gift card, and cup sleeve from Starbucks, TH Alterations Die in Carved Ornaments, TH for Ranger Distress Ink in Gathered Twigs, Maya Road Bottle Cap, corrugated paper, green card stock, 2 eyelets, Q-Tip, colored wire all from my stash,  striped string from Martha Stewart Crafts, Glossy Accents, Krylon red spray paint, K&C Company Holly Layered Accents


I also received my order from winning Simon Says Stamp's random drawing last week. They even through in a freebie. Thank you again SSS!!! I cannot wait to start playing with my new toys!