tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12807041493965721322024-03-13T21:53:23.692-05:00Creative Cards and Giftshandcrafted by Adellemnhyrkashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056343132393561780noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1280704149396572132.post-8505229531087182422009-06-05T14:14:00.004-05:002009-06-07T15:29:00.977-05:00thanks for a great ride<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpB5nObyakaFMTucAVZUVDhBbX2HUS05pscNYQ98MwsxyorBg2_tfoULRwmnbRCN-Uqu3O_fDfySoe-Qvliz7By0HHGBTACZXcQQnaP7hoC4ESBAtu6IZkFnWshFiWlvOf8vKC_0m9kY_0/s1600-h/DSCN3014-2.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpB5nObyakaFMTucAVZUVDhBbX2HUS05pscNYQ98MwsxyorBg2_tfoULRwmnbRCN-Uqu3O_fDfySoe-Qvliz7By0HHGBTACZXcQQnaP7hoC4ESBAtu6IZkFnWshFiWlvOf8vKC_0m9kY_0/s320/DSCN3014-2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343926169280521298" /></a><br />I made this card about a month ago for teacher appreciation week. I used a class picture that the teacher had on the school web page, printed it out, and used it to make this giant 7in x 30in card. The teacher's picture is in the bus driver position on the card.<br />If you need a special card for a special someone, let me know!<br />Thanks for stopping by,<br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/198/8F052478D8934810C45E5801BF267826.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a>mnhyrkashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056343132393561780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1280704149396572132.post-1965475342981392272009-01-11T00:10:00.007-06:002009-01-11T00:30:42.393-06:00purse mini-scrapbookWell it's been a long time since I've last posted on this blog! The walls have been painted and computer repaired, but I still haven't set foot in my craft studio. I made this commissioned project this past fall for a Christmas gift. The receiver now has it, so it's safe to post. It was filled up with pictures and messages from their grandkids, but I didn't get any pictures of those additions. The inserts pull out for more pictures and handwritten notes. <A href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target=_blank><IMG style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/198/8F052478D8934810C45E5801BF267826.png"></A><br /><OBJECT class=BLOG_video_class id=BLOG_video-670ed12bd04a4ec1 height=266 width=320 contentId="670ed12bd04a4ec1"></OBJECT>mnhyrkashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056343132393561780noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1280704149396572132.post-12066726302243365242008-11-29T22:02:00.003-06:002008-11-29T22:08:43.539-06:00Blah! Computer issuesJust a quick note to all that may be checking in on me from time to time. I'm having computer laptop problems and so have been away for awhile. I'm using an ancient desktop now and it's slow going, so I may not be very active online. It sure feels weird being offline, but I'm working on painting the living room, dining room, hallways and bedroom. See you all later!<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/198/8F052478D8934810C45E5801BF267826.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a>mnhyrkashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056343132393561780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1280704149396572132.post-82625396178250408402008-11-16T13:00:00.000-06:002008-11-16T13:00:00.932-06:00create a scene accordian card<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijApdUrq-RplP2iW3Lg5PvNCwGuHhRUkQTJNTUVjxKQZlIC81v-GRx20l0FAl0xmR7aMAAlJF-CtDWM0lVXWeJAbvxQXbz_0Eq_puN9Gu3h1m4LcfHo7TcEQyosGDBVv0LiiE3aqa3q5WF/s1600-h/DSCN2670-1.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijApdUrq-RplP2iW3Lg5PvNCwGuHhRUkQTJNTUVjxKQZlIC81v-GRx20l0FAl0xmR7aMAAlJF-CtDWM0lVXWeJAbvxQXbz_0Eq_puN9Gu3h1m4LcfHo7TcEQyosGDBVv0LiiE3aqa3q5WF/s320/DSCN2670-1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269076500106245634" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm8k2htLZEqDD3tkSeENw7AEhrnFNy7ychxW88JYmAM1PZmAz_73z9Z2s6raJw5AyA34GzcGgkEU1y28dfVw6PICSiJkF8TsOeRiUMjlSLOFDdT7xSdVe1-YgBMJHl2F_20EEl7MS25RQs/s1600-h/DSCN2674-1.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm8k2htLZEqDD3tkSeENw7AEhrnFNy7ychxW88JYmAM1PZmAz_73z9Z2s6raJw5AyA34GzcGgkEU1y28dfVw6PICSiJkF8TsOeRiUMjlSLOFDdT7xSdVe1-YgBMJHl2F_20EEl7MS25RQs/s320/DSCN2674-1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269072874415741922" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1fZJOpg5O-aIDICFC-yuExPhDOBzwN2rkE2L8ChM9h4mjYiI9YKfVZXYuTD2VKuRPlU8SsJ-zmU2pifNvHh1Vhx9SWLDztxDbHnOOMBmUk6InmLbIJGCdLWI4_Bb3FyB1G5w-37NNYme0/s1600-h/DSCN2675-1.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1fZJOpg5O-aIDICFC-yuExPhDOBzwN2rkE2L8ChM9h4mjYiI9YKfVZXYuTD2VKuRPlU8SsJ-zmU2pifNvHh1Vhx9SWLDztxDbHnOOMBmUk6InmLbIJGCdLWI4_Bb3FyB1G5w-37NNYme0/s320/DSCN2675-1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269072864431167730" /></a><br />This card was made especially for my mom and her hubby. They enjoy spending time at the cabin, and fishing is a frequent activity. I always use my mom as a guinea pig when I try something for the first time. She'll always like it no matter how it turns out! <br />For those of you who might like to try this kind of card, my tip would be to work with only 3 layers deep. This one ended up pretty thick so I presented it all wrapped up a tied in a bow. <br />I always enjoy making a card with a specific somebody in mind so even though it took a lot of time to make, it was a fun process. Thanks for stopping by today! <a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/198/8F052478D8934810C45E5801BF267826.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a>mnhyrkashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056343132393561780noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1280704149396572132.post-71933315753353987232008-11-12T17:26:00.000-06:002008-11-12T17:26:01.051-06:00more library holiday card class<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ3lNBYl8ldc3LQlmefh4VcDA1T12eY9eAt-YsukbTp9UtVQYS8jXBWMy9We0cNUsjWjb7FMr0x0Ks5NxCzImmoCgcj_nVW1BoqWoXncGbIaeIhFGAV_W8DrKx22hCO9LTaL9chVmY-Pgq/s1600-h/DSCN2729-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ3lNBYl8ldc3LQlmefh4VcDA1T12eY9eAt-YsukbTp9UtVQYS8jXBWMy9We0cNUsjWjb7FMr0x0Ks5NxCzImmoCgcj_nVW1BoqWoXncGbIaeIhFGAV_W8DrKx22hCO9LTaL9chVmY-Pgq/s320/DSCN2729-1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267546662356723074" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOTL2NRYC6QxUajRSPJlxcmkEw-vsGi_CJJiYuLNbiFfxxJaeRb0iSfQMxLPhrQ4XEa5wy2mZJXlkIA82g7rsGea0BYeJ37_96nrufc8YfrC6clezxd9kdtOp3bvWy1xEe8i8ZGwRVvZA_/s1600-h/DSCN2728-2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOTL2NRYC6QxUajRSPJlxcmkEw-vsGi_CJJiYuLNbiFfxxJaeRb0iSfQMxLPhrQ4XEa5wy2mZJXlkIA82g7rsGea0BYeJ37_96nrufc8YfrC6clezxd9kdtOp3bvWy1xEe8i8ZGwRVvZA_/s320/DSCN2728-2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267546652561390546" /></a><br />Thanks for stopping by!<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/198/8F052478D8934810C45E5801BF267826.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a>mnhyrkashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056343132393561780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1280704149396572132.post-38946269358073126932008-11-10T10:05:00.007-06:002008-11-11T17:23:57.935-06:00Library card class<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5YpcsFb_5Z-D7XGAIh9wBFAKJXIINCefEKLCf5N0N035sJszk7sPDYiofg5hMNkZDXGuUe08L4gW2Ni-d9wwUhC-vhwvGFGgH5pe9oZtzYVxvctmku_Dd5c0sdozbpe7hjmDgtU8wSnHT/s1600-h/DSCN2732-1.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5YpcsFb_5Z-D7XGAIh9wBFAKJXIINCefEKLCf5N0N035sJszk7sPDYiofg5hMNkZDXGuUe08L4gW2Ni-d9wwUhC-vhwvGFGgH5pe9oZtzYVxvctmku_Dd5c0sdozbpe7hjmDgtU8wSnHT/s320/DSCN2732-1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267544167155910770" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_fsT9f4INP9GWYY1rhnJWnvMvdHWhIuZb2Q4M_ypJ15uk1DtQRvPJwFtInChlOr6v1xv4i8VnWHwSs8nVi_6m4WLnKmsmqRiONRYm6z9MqpySgVqvx7RyVdtmCiiAHBQlKRbbdR_sqT4h/s1600-h/DSCN2734-1.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_fsT9f4INP9GWYY1rhnJWnvMvdHWhIuZb2Q4M_ypJ15uk1DtQRvPJwFtInChlOr6v1xv4i8VnWHwSs8nVi_6m4WLnKmsmqRiONRYm6z9MqpySgVqvx7RyVdtmCiiAHBQlKRbbdR_sqT4h/s320/DSCN2734-1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267544156882010306" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKtxAcuJx2bDrEI8f3S0ypDzaQ-xL0Uac61EMJGKMSnSAfF5_-bfjoQcs0sRvPUrTWdVeZTaYZLNEqInbM0TgTwnpImf0R8s_DyC-8CnmDXihEfJkRWPiAFU0trG1lhHzS4Dazdj1gYyAf/s1600-h/DSCN2736-1.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKtxAcuJx2bDrEI8f3S0ypDzaQ-xL0Uac61EMJGKMSnSAfF5_-bfjoQcs0sRvPUrTWdVeZTaYZLNEqInbM0TgTwnpImf0R8s_DyC-8CnmDXihEfJkRWPiAFU0trG1lhHzS4Dazdj1gYyAf/s320/DSCN2736-1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267544147979407778" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDroGihea3OHPYqHnDPtnT1jpMYnejmVQYfHwYEvik-h2XlO5XQnTT2PYtih2ncIjsf46PeTwya7994fIXlpLAsVilfQuZzGMAuldOp8L5fLRowuVSBaZRuR5prrAkC-2RnIeQ0Ny9SeA/s1600-h/DSCN2742-2.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDroGihea3OHPYqHnDPtnT1jpMYnejmVQYfHwYEvik-h2XlO5XQnTT2PYtih2ncIjsf46PeTwya7994fIXlpLAsVilfQuZzGMAuldOp8L5fLRowuVSBaZRuR5prrAkC-2RnIeQ0Ny9SeA/s320/DSCN2742-2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267544137228495810" /></a><br />Last week at our local library I taught a fun group of kids and parents a little card making class. I'm posting the samples I prepped and a few pictures from the evening so that everyone could come here to see them. They made some great-looking cards and it was fun to see the creativity of everyone. I love how the students were willing to change things up to make it their own.<br />So, if you are a visiting student, welcome to my blog! I'll load up some pictures each day for a few days. So if you don't see yourself today, check back later this week, or use the subscribe button on the left to get an email notice for when I've updated here. And feel free to drop me a comment to give me some feedback on what you liked about the class and even if something didn't really work for you. I had a lot of fun and might even open up another evening in my home or at the local coffee shop for some more open studio-type stuff if there is some interest. (you'd pay a supplies fee and then I can let you loose with some of the tools and papers I've collected over the years!) Let me know if you might be interested in that and I can get back to you. <br />Thanks everyone for stopping by today! <a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/198/8F052478D8934810C45E5801BF267826.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a>mnhyrkashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056343132393561780noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1280704149396572132.post-8528046051685659642008-11-07T17:08:00.003-06:002008-11-07T17:16:46.233-06:00image swap card<a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDxfKVbm3lPeJ1nCJR8Ns-Bz5zL3K9OeinX5J8d1DMbFR_s-Fhy6l3d_yiTgg6AKqp8B_M5Z8kxqk-RxUCausDj9ekx2aAgdDwsD0wPuj2ZalPnKCIOKWUOwsNmwlEccI0NT_q2HLoIhEs/s1600-h/DSCN2477-1.JPG'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDxfKVbm3lPeJ1nCJR8Ns-Bz5zL3K9OeinX5J8d1DMbFR_s-Fhy6l3d_yiTgg6AKqp8B_M5Z8kxqk-RxUCausDj9ekx2aAgdDwsD0wPuj2ZalPnKCIOKWUOwsNmwlEccI0NT_q2HLoIhEs/s320/DSCN2477-1.JPG' border='0' alt=''style='clear:both;float:left; margin:0px 10px 10px 0;' /></a> <br /><br />I made this card this fall for a same image swap. How it works is that each person who signs up is sent the same basic stamped image to work with (in this case, the brown flower image stamped on white paper), then we make our cards, send it to our assigned partner, then post them online for all to see. It's really fun to see how each person will have a different creative take on the same item. <br />I colored in the image with colored pencils and blended them with odorless mineral spirits. I also used a bit of alcohol markers for accents and for the background (notice the brick-looking background).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhajO-7gscfVqMg7vpi9tn4x9VfztpxieAT51gjmbO4PtrWeLqWu8dHaVeS64LTtuCol1c07kR2K9_HxC0GBkLuYI5KT2Q5meAR9gLkW6qvo7JFZnrVc2HxSAw5nRzOnczBrPOczIJPfcph/s1600-h/DSCN2480-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhajO-7gscfVqMg7vpi9tn4x9VfztpxieAT51gjmbO4PtrWeLqWu8dHaVeS64LTtuCol1c07kR2K9_HxC0GBkLuYI5KT2Q5meAR9gLkW6qvo7JFZnrVc2HxSAw5nRzOnczBrPOczIJPfcph/s320/DSCN2480-1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266057001796821826" /></a><br />I liked it so much I made this card as a bday card for my mom with the extra image that was sent. Thanks for stopping by today!<br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/198/8F052478D8934810C45E5801BF267826.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a><div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>mnhyrkashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056343132393561780noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1280704149396572132.post-42109606258322631652008-10-11T15:11:00.000-05:002008-11-07T17:16:27.292-06:00shimmering fall leaves<a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIdhqBT1Kj9mVuhdcXIhE9MQSgkwjokaiX8R_6-w2uhbgm_oF9qPVAsqnjLWmx-DpQNT3nx8NCGok05x3MZVeLGabfcFUchkXdNh3hC2PJn0aYgrHc8uzKnMrWi0fXpFRDocjpLaBezIZi/s1600-h/DSCN2548.JPG'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIdhqBT1Kj9mVuhdcXIhE9MQSgkwjokaiX8R_6-w2uhbgm_oF9qPVAsqnjLWmx-DpQNT3nx8NCGok05x3MZVeLGabfcFUchkXdNh3hC2PJn0aYgrHc8uzKnMrWi0fXpFRDocjpLaBezIZi/s320/DSCN2548.JPG' border='0' alt=''style='clear:both;float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;' /></a> <br />Hello, I made this card sample for a background techniques swap. I covered the background in irridencent inks (the shimmer doesn't show up in the picture), then overstamped with the leaf stamp. Thanks for looking!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/198/8F052478D8934810C45E5801BF267826.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a><div style='clear:both; text-align:RIGHT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>mnhyrkashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056343132393561780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1280704149396572132.post-29994882553077943732008-10-10T13:29:00.001-05:002008-11-07T17:16:46.234-06:00faux metal<a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-YGzgB5Pi0chWRFGAHldi_SsLDYbxNVZWseUlITuYOEQsgD-p46SwoRjpKZ3xNb8IzZXZYoLpO_W6mswKT9pSENES4_zEzIgvapr9eHwStnj0qeZ5LoE8kJcOyouKTTxbCAmQOyL6VeOT/s1600-h/DSCN2544.JPG'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-YGzgB5Pi0chWRFGAHldi_SsLDYbxNVZWseUlITuYOEQsgD-p46SwoRjpKZ3xNb8IzZXZYoLpO_W6mswKT9pSENES4_zEzIgvapr9eHwStnj0qeZ5LoE8kJcOyouKTTxbCAmQOyL6VeOT/s320/DSCN2544.JPG' border='0' alt=''style='clear:both;float:left; margin:0px 10px 10px 0;' /></a> <br /><br />This card was made for an image challenge- we were each sent the same image to use on a card. I was using some pattered paper that I had for the color inspiration. I'm a little unsure about the bright colors on this one as it's moving into fall season, but it is cheerful nontheless. And of course, the embossed foil doesn't photograph too well. If you've got any tips on capturing metals on film let me know! 5x7 size.<br />Techniques:<br />coloring on image- Magic colored pencil and alcohol markers<br />diamond glaze for shiny finish on the lolipop<br />embossed tin foil colored with sharpie pens for the background<br />butterfly- prima flower with a petal removed<br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/198/8F052478D8934810C45E5801BF267826.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a><div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>mnhyrkashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056343132393561780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1280704149396572132.post-74310990461013007672008-10-07T19:55:00.002-05:002008-10-07T20:08:04.375-05:00star happy birthday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGa11YUdVbXyMjAqSrtx2DTNIJU7-p0n61TRwjFoia4gOxazWVH3LznIPpyvDE6Kfc_HG-KzqsXdIwNEW60MXIOjZ46jZezH_-z5py4ri2GtLeRKsWDzqA1D3Zw2uhmbkp6EA3ZPU6pd2T/s1600-h/DSCN2538-2.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGa11YUdVbXyMjAqSrtx2DTNIJU7-p0n61TRwjFoia4gOxazWVH3LznIPpyvDE6Kfc_HG-KzqsXdIwNEW60MXIOjZ46jZezH_-z5py4ri2GtLeRKsWDzqA1D3Zw2uhmbkp6EA3ZPU6pd2T/s320/DSCN2538-2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254582806493739010" /></a><br />This is a design I keep coming back to again and again. Perfect for anybody- young/old, male/female. I just change out the patterned paper for whatever I have on hand. Just the card I need to keep in my stash!<br /><br />Techniques- star cut with Sizzix die, painted, and glittered<br />Thanks for stopping by today!<br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/198/8F052478D8934810C45E5801BF267826.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a>mnhyrkashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056343132393561780noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1280704149396572132.post-73994287102281638812008-10-06T06:00:00.001-05:002008-10-07T19:52:48.747-05:00Embossed wedding<a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDWWU6A5ZkefTi60Zom8mTVPKcqG9J5Grd8mj4tIyBOZlkChnW21oBfD8dAlqxVk8t3aWbIRl_VUoOki5IieZe8D75Yz1Z-gmFxiNUaUOUN1r3HM8s0XFl-zRvFysFJTnIG4bKDfGongAm/s1600-h/DSCN2506-2.JPG'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDWWU6A5ZkefTi60Zom8mTVPKcqG9J5Grd8mj4tIyBOZlkChnW21oBfD8dAlqxVk8t3aWbIRl_VUoOki5IieZe8D75Yz1Z-gmFxiNUaUOUN1r3HM8s0XFl-zRvFysFJTnIG4bKDfGongAm/s320/DSCN2506-2.JPG' border='0' alt=''style='clear:both;float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;' /></a> <br />I love how this one turned out. A client asked me to make a card that she could mail out easily for a wedding. This opens to reveal a pocket to tuck in a check or money. Thanks for stopping by!<br />Supplies used:<br />Divine swirls embossing folder<br />Scorepal<br />Hero Arts sparkle gemstones<br />SU sentiment<br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/198/8F052478D8934810C45E5801BF267826.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a><br /><br /><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><br /><input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_xclick"><br /><input type="hidden" name="business" value="mnhyrkas@yahoo.com"><br /><input type="hidden" name="item_name" value="handcrafted greeting card"><br /><input type="hidden" name="item_number" value="blog entry june 17"><br /><input type="hidden" name="amount" value="5.00"><br /><input type="hidden" name="shipping" value="0.00"><br /><input type="hidden" name="no_shipping" value="0"><br /><input type="hidden" name="no_note" value="1"><br /><input type="hidden" name="currency_code" value="USD"><br /><input type="hidden" name="tax" value="0.00"><br /><input type="hidden" name="lc" value="US"><br /><input type="hidden" name="bn" value="PP-BuyNowBF"><br /><input type="image" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_buynow_SM.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!"><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"><br /></form><div style='clear:both; text-align:RIGHT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>mnhyrkashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056343132393561780noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1280704149396572132.post-91266485633142372242008-10-04T13:06:00.004-05:002008-10-07T19:52:48.748-05:00a generous gift<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqy6f6PfzMi4F5IjCbUbET6AB2RlM_a1BwrTn024QkyE_hKHs1GlC1LSH8dP6m35moF-PtiI_HfCoBt7lRPPA0PbCfzeXYX6LuHxRkSxYnqsJpeld0muOLp9oecNG-YcVf2rezxpBstUEd/s1600-h/DSCN2410-1.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqy6f6PfzMi4F5IjCbUbET6AB2RlM_a1BwrTn024QkyE_hKHs1GlC1LSH8dP6m35moF-PtiI_HfCoBt7lRPPA0PbCfzeXYX6LuHxRkSxYnqsJpeld0muOLp9oecNG-YcVf2rezxpBstUEd/s320/DSCN2410-1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253362223926505154" /></a><br />Card makers are the most generous bunch of crafty ladies! This card uses a letter stamp set with an interesting history. The card is a thank you for a gal who had this lonely stamp set laying around so she sent it to her friend. I happened to be visiting that friend (hi Lynette!), mentioned how I loved this style of snap together letter stamps, and she promptly passed it on to me. I decided to use the stamp to make a thank you to send to both of them.<br />This design is inspired by <a href="http://kwernerdesign.com/blog/">Kristina Werner's blog</a>- She often uses large lettered sentiments with simple designs on her cards. Perfect! I decided to break out the sewing machine for just a little extra embellishing. I'm not too sure about the pipe cleaner centers, but they were already out from something else so I just decided to experiment. Thanks for stopping by! <br /> <a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/198/8F052478D8934810C45E5801BF267826.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a>mnhyrkashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056343132393561780noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1280704149396572132.post-16997967175061275382008-09-22T09:59:00.003-05:002008-10-07T19:52:48.749-05:00Pop up card<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkS_RoAC3GbhTuHfNjUf1ZY3d3MhSkqif3xFqVvJbWtCZ1Ud7WlFfLo9qMPxRiPROhBEAqFZnfibhaaT03FUKs73BEVAvmro2pO1TD8kiBlBIVZ0q8v770VSa41kV03ZMpa5Np5vRknvzS/s1600-h/DSCN2399-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkS_RoAC3GbhTuHfNjUf1ZY3d3MhSkqif3xFqVvJbWtCZ1Ud7WlFfLo9qMPxRiPROhBEAqFZnfibhaaT03FUKs73BEVAvmro2pO1TD8kiBlBIVZ0q8v770VSa41kV03ZMpa5Np5vRknvzS/s320/DSCN2399-1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248860887416891922" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGDRGJaiFbS7FVErRKJUH-aPIxbS18Ow6mBtFT4WwePwsVCoDTioS6YXUY-KdGJJkN5AsdBCaJGTB6DCLsHglD1PZVid1jwxLkZVH7UJ9wwJE-AyrWG40DRyhAusaPEDvefexEdNWGqd8E/s1600-h/DSCN2394.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGDRGJaiFbS7FVErRKJUH-aPIxbS18Ow6mBtFT4WwePwsVCoDTioS6YXUY-KdGJJkN5AsdBCaJGTB6DCLsHglD1PZVid1jwxLkZVH7UJ9wwJE-AyrWG40DRyhAusaPEDvefexEdNWGqd8E/s320/DSCN2394.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248860893613405650" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrVLxVEynv7bLtBH-EBBYfoh8iV_6C1CC3UtPaHJxYOqrOZi11NNRY5DM1M1VZdGqqgt711etffWyV4zolSny2YTUErpP3VhCoTQgzWOkWGE_WAlTEAhGlHsDJe_C4fJtGvBpJGtIINm65/s1600-h/DSCN2398-2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrVLxVEynv7bLtBH-EBBYfoh8iV_6C1CC3UtPaHJxYOqrOZi11NNRY5DM1M1VZdGqqgt711etffWyV4zolSny2YTUErpP3VhCoTQgzWOkWGE_WAlTEAhGlHsDJe_C4fJtGvBpJGtIINm65/s320/DSCN2398-2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248860898578954466" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/198/8F052478D8934810C45E5801BF267826.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a><br />I love how this turned out! It's my first ever pop up card and I'm sure not the last. Colored with alcohol markers and decorated with glitter. FUN!<br /><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><br /><input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_xclick"><br /><input type="hidden" name="business" value="mnhyrkas@yahoo.com"><br /><input type="hidden" name="item_name" value="handcrafted greeting card"><br /><input type="hidden" name="item_number" value="blog entry june 17"><br /><input type="hidden" name="amount" value="5.00"><br /><input type="hidden" name="shipping" value="0.00"><br /><input type="hidden" name="no_shipping" value="0"><br /><input type="hidden" name="no_note" value="1"><br /><input type="hidden" name="currency_code" value="USD"><br /><input type="hidden" name="tax" value="0.00"><br /><input type="hidden" name="lc" value="US"><br /><input type="hidden" name="bn" value="PP-BuyNowBF"><br /><input type="image" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_buynow_SM.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!"><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"><br /></form>mnhyrkashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056343132393561780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1280704149396572132.post-15187001658158918122008-09-15T21:30:00.000-05:002008-10-07T19:52:16.419-05:00Thanksgiving 2007- Mystery TurkeyI'm just playing around with uploading to Utube and this blog. <br />Here is a video from last year's Thanksgiving celebration. The kids had us rolling with this "play" they put on!<br /><object width="425" height="350"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WYTfpG47YFw"> </param> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WYTfpG47YFw" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"> </embed> </object>mnhyrkashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056343132393561780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1280704149396572132.post-4201485678798852872008-09-09T07:00:00.002-05:002008-10-07T19:52:48.749-05:00from belated, to really early!<a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpYTQ5SEA0v5ga72jQ016lh1JnQQFJDGXHmCjI6PWr_ZRj5vLUuX9QUtcLn3_qTKVT4EtSYFBHEzIzL8w4zPO4LOOj5IcVtfvPZvh-pqo8W_iZHRRDQ61QrqIiwLIKsn47q8CYOvh1rtdm/s1600-h/DSCN2409-1.JPG'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpYTQ5SEA0v5ga72jQ016lh1JnQQFJDGXHmCjI6PWr_ZRj5vLUuX9QUtcLn3_qTKVT4EtSYFBHEzIzL8w4zPO4LOOj5IcVtfvPZvh-pqo8W_iZHRRDQ61QrqIiwLIKsn47q8CYOvh1rtdm/s320/DSCN2409-1.JPG' border='0' alt=''style='clear:both;float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;' /></a> <br /><br />After all those belated cards I thought I'd better get a jump on some Christmas ideas. Used a single snowflake stamp in various colors to create the wreath design. Thanks for looking!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/198/8F052478D8934810C45E5801BF267826.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a><div style='clear:both; text-align:RIGHT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>mnhyrkashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056343132393561780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1280704149396572132.post-24713282165386012052008-09-08T01:12:00.002-05:002008-09-08T11:57:23.449-05:00faux carnival glass<a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1oh_NrrCUCOa1ESVqzAySl8Wu9G9XSpqqGWfAKAV7JxgwKg-8jTw2HdnpauP2BNzIUZvp0gfzViaOrG-Ui7_F8qct-QvGUZQctNTI2KzBMCzwMluL-igsXLPXfGRt8FuuEgoOdFjdP3PN/s1600-h/DSCN2482-1.JPG'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1oh_NrrCUCOa1ESVqzAySl8Wu9G9XSpqqGWfAKAV7JxgwKg-8jTw2HdnpauP2BNzIUZvp0gfzViaOrG-Ui7_F8qct-QvGUZQctNTI2KzBMCzwMluL-igsXLPXfGRt8FuuEgoOdFjdP3PN/s320/DSCN2482-1.JPG' border='0' alt=''style='clear:both;float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;' /></a> <br /><br />This entry is for my cardin' friends, so to my friends and family, just enjoy the view and ignore all the technical stuff, OK? <br />Here's a few trial samples of this technique I learned at my LSS. It's hot melted ultra thick embossing powder, overlayed with fantasy film, then stamped. We used glass, a melting pot and a craft sheet, but I used chipboard and a toaster oven/parchment paper to melt the UTEE. If you try this technique, you'll need to melt multiple layers of UTEE so it is nice and thick. While the UTEE is still hot, quickly lay on the fantasy film and stamp immediately. Lift your stamp when it has cooled. Trim off the excess embossing and fantasy film with a scissors, and you can further finish the edge by melting it on the hot surface (my cookie sheet with parchment paper overlay), or using a metallic finishing tape on the edge (soldering supplies). Change the overall look by selecting different colors embossing powder and fantasy film colors. Endless possibilities as the heat also changes the fantasy film surface. Let me know if you try it!<br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/198/8F052478D8934810C45E5801BF267826.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a><div style='clear:both; text-align:RIGHT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>mnhyrkashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056343132393561780noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1280704149396572132.post-81171902971937891032008-09-07T00:54:00.000-05:002008-10-07T19:52:48.750-05:00It's a little "pasture" birthday<a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnWADa8KYu2Np8ZrgEB66lBNa4m_weG05TSUa7tRHmHIvWVHHxmQNTMlBXttyGPvRwzvvFMgLgrQQARIywTsVcXq6efu3-0hxJHdd0EtXm2UIvxM9ObC2xxiieMzs7kinvJ2c4potdfe8/s1600-h/DSCN2411.JPG'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnWADa8KYu2Np8ZrgEB66lBNa4m_weG05TSUa7tRHmHIvWVHHxmQNTMlBXttyGPvRwzvvFMgLgrQQARIywTsVcXq6efu3-0hxJHdd0EtXm2UIvxM9ObC2xxiieMzs7kinvJ2c4potdfe8/s320/DSCN2411.JPG' border='0' alt=''style='clear:both;float:left; margin:0px 10px 10px 0;' /></a> <br /><br />Another belated card. This one went to my Dad. What can I say, it was a busy summer!<br />Colored with alcohol markers and colored pencils with the magic colored pencil blending technique. After I did all that coloring I realized I should have let the kids color it for Grandpa. Maybe next time!<br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/198/8F052478D8934810C45E5801BF267826.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a><div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>mnhyrkashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056343132393561780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1280704149396572132.post-56026252232245428562008-07-16T23:25:00.003-05:002008-10-07T19:54:34.912-05:00Cooking with wine<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZbGFDoCgpg4MkqjnxRmy1H_UN5Kq8dVC46jBMzV5m0-hSLXD8awMlsIc2-cI-UDXqYBfTXeyIs8ieIB-cDVJoBLruFKa42uQl-s-noB9zBV6mP80j2nQPNFWqmOqPlEmU9ZVDOom6ErKq/s1600-h/DSCN2391.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZbGFDoCgpg4MkqjnxRmy1H_UN5Kq8dVC46jBMzV5m0-hSLXD8awMlsIc2-cI-UDXqYBfTXeyIs8ieIB-cDVJoBLruFKa42uQl-s-noB9zBV6mP80j2nQPNFWqmOqPlEmU9ZVDOom6ErKq/s320/DSCN2391.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223835387695876034" /></a><br />I like to cook with wine. Sometimes I even use it in the food. :)<br />This 5x5 card is scored and opens at the edge of the red. Those of you who know me know that cooking is not one of my favorite things to do!<br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/198/8F052478D8934810C45E5801BF267826.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a>mnhyrkashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056343132393561780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1280704149396572132.post-49776379492893502542008-06-18T23:34:00.005-05:002008-10-07T19:54:26.830-05:00make a wish<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm_viRVDfvNFKPDKpBBHLsAkJwEa9M9TbfNcKptOEx7NcRkH71zClWnT9yvYv1-VUTi69s35jOIkyZ7tgJnq6kgDA3-yHticiMoI27nslKAkPtQjkcntRL9q8f4pTpTzPQIe8ZdZGhx7yB/s1600-h/DSCN2332.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm_viRVDfvNFKPDKpBBHLsAkJwEa9M9TbfNcKptOEx7NcRkH71zClWnT9yvYv1-VUTi69s35jOIkyZ7tgJnq6kgDA3-yHticiMoI27nslKAkPtQjkcntRL9q8f4pTpTzPQIe8ZdZGhx7yB/s320/DSCN2332.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213446819591396786" /></a><br />I'm just using my new corner flower stamp! Isn't it cute? This design, would translate well with different colors and change out the wording for a variety of occasions. (idea from online source- I think from the Hero Arts blog but I don't remember) It's hard to see in the photo but the circular edge is distressed giving the card some texture. My favorite part is the rhinestones and shiny ribbon for some added bling :)<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/198/8F052478D8934810C45E5801BF267826.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a>mnhyrkashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056343132393561780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1280704149396572132.post-11349508813763012142008-06-17T15:53:00.004-05:002008-09-08T11:56:58.770-05:00Tell me I didn't miss your birthday!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD2wKATXSzohyWsRs_duOp6tn5xO_kcIGKjqua6aW_9hD3WWuFvrZ3bQwQJ0gI8st139I5Ohd8tMC4AJmXV1T_9iD0No37nUz9gCXEdhSiCW-8KWk7zqkPXwfh7YvPQfwHCG-Yq9xqtrN4/s1600-h/DSCN2327.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD2wKATXSzohyWsRs_duOp6tn5xO_kcIGKjqua6aW_9hD3WWuFvrZ3bQwQJ0gI8st139I5Ohd8tMC4AJmXV1T_9iD0No37nUz9gCXEdhSiCW-8KWk7zqkPXwfh7YvPQfwHCG-Yq9xqtrN4/s320/DSCN2327.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212964217996592514" /></a><br />I joined a swap where we were each to use the image sent. It's really neat to see how different card artists incorporate the image into their cards. This is my contribution. You can see the others at <a href="http://www.fleurdelispizza.com/cardmaking/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=503">Cococats Cardmaking</a>.<br />I sent one of these cards to my stepmom for her bday. Yes, I was late!<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/198/8F052478D8934810C45E5801BF267826.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a>mnhyrkashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056343132393561780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1280704149396572132.post-10491046497085725322008-06-12T23:00:00.029-05:002008-09-08T00:37:54.920-05:00Sympathy Card 5x7<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinpBmBmw3X5qCaXEO8uMnvN2X3PPUw5y5cTGx9wDrjbWwwzLE5WGwVlv8aEYpbHPrf9w9jLdtqsZsHwYtG1XI-XaQgcBxWQL4Ey7Y-kbgzXnmLYI4RSb10eMk1Ixrl6SXiGIStGY8JfnWM/s1600-h/DSCN2324.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinpBmBmw3X5qCaXEO8uMnvN2X3PPUw5y5cTGx9wDrjbWwwzLE5WGwVlv8aEYpbHPrf9w9jLdtqsZsHwYtG1XI-XaQgcBxWQL4Ey7Y-kbgzXnmLYI4RSb10eMk1Ixrl6SXiGIStGY8JfnWM/s320/DSCN2324.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212943338982084962" /></a><br />I made this sympathy card for a client. Liked it so much I used the idea to make Fathers' Day cards for my family! Idea from an online friend who sent me the photo from beautiful Nova Scotia<br />Technique: Stamping on photo<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/198/8F052478D8934810C45E5801BF267826.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a>mnhyrkashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056343132393561780noreply@blogger.com0