tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818663806931935352024-03-20T16:07:44.793-06:00Midwest by Southwestcraftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-6878926047791980192010-03-24T13:09:00.002-06:002010-03-24T13:10:28.725-06:00New blogNew endeavors and bright beginnings call for a change of pace.<br /><br />Join me over at my new blog, <a href="http://dillybelle.blogspot.com/">DillyBelle Media</a>.craftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-44984048796754438992009-12-02T16:25:00.001-07:002009-12-02T16:27:23.908-07:00Sympathy CardAnd once again, someone else's sad occasion has given me the chance to be creative.
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<br />Here is a sympathy card I created for a coworker whose MIL passed away:
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<br /><div style="width:480px; text-align: center;"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://w265.photobucket.com/pbwidget.swf?pbwurl=http://w265.photobucket.com/albums/ii212/craftyrachel/CTMH/CTMH Autumn-Winter 09/edb2afe6.pbw" height="360" width="480"><a href="http://photobucket.com/slideshows" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn.gif" style="float:left;border-width: 0;" ></a><a href="http://s265.photobucket.com/albums/ii212/craftyrachel/CTMH/CTMH%20Autumn-Winter%2009/?action=view¤t=edb2afe6.pbw" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn_viewallimages.gif" style="float:left;border-width: 0;" ></a></div>craftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-27016483719113444842009-07-14T23:09:00.004-06:002009-07-14T23:28:47.610-06:00Mojo Monday #95Another fantastic <a href="http://mojomonday.blogspot.com">Mojo Monday</a> sketch! This one must have inspired me because I finished it in half the time I normally do. <br /><br />Here is the sketch:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQLzlLH3KgduqfVlmKhdrVxd_F3rrhmwd-YE1YO5V3P6i9hFN7DYO9PDtFzk4q_FzCq9tbMrWs0_vO0QzWjCqmrMVP5Kpda_1hR2Ve9K2IKjuxlkntKH1QrZSwaGjDSpdol3EWqzKb1HM/s1600-h/Mojo95Sketch.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 146px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQLzlLH3KgduqfVlmKhdrVxd_F3rrhmwd-YE1YO5V3P6i9hFN7DYO9PDtFzk4q_FzCq9tbMrWs0_vO0QzWjCqmrMVP5Kpda_1hR2Ve9K2IKjuxlkntKH1QrZSwaGjDSpdol3EWqzKb1HM/s200/Mojo95Sketch.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358550778252541778" /></a><br /><br />And here is my creation:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDLhCPkhTT_cQ_-ZoV6Sf4qPJ-3q30RNI0E-ZyzBKXYvtA3PtmaiLZ-H20UGpdrxU-h15iewoFE1I1kG1HIHf40f07g0fH8NHX2cweqjC3UIDrZ40mJ9gaGPtKRqM6dVm4tJ5qgODIoffd/s1600-h/Mojo+Monday95.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDLhCPkhTT_cQ_-ZoV6Sf4qPJ-3q30RNI0E-ZyzBKXYvtA3PtmaiLZ-H20UGpdrxU-h15iewoFE1I1kG1HIHf40f07g0fH8NHX2cweqjC3UIDrZ40mJ9gaGPtKRqM6dVm4tJ5qgODIoffd/s400/Mojo+Monday95.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358551114067621090" /></a><br /><br />This card features a the CTMH My Acrylix Stamp Set called Be Yourself. It was the Stamp of the Month in May, and I miss it terribly! I hope it shows up in the Autumn/Winter Idea Book. Other supplies used were (all CTMH):<br />Cardstock: Desert Sand card base and accent mats, White Daisy, Tulip, Clover Meadow<br />Exclusive Ink Pads: Desert Sand, Tulip, Clover Meadow<br />Patterned paper: from Creative Basics, Animal House collection<br />White Daisy Grosgrain Ribboncraftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-84543217686790576402009-07-11T11:23:00.003-06:002009-07-11T11:38:37.315-06:00Photo Editing: Frame-Ups & Special Effects Day 1At work, I have been super busy with proofing and editing all the copy for the magazine. I was hoping to use my lunch hours to do the Photo Editing: Frame-Ups & Special Effects class from <a href="http://www.jessicasprague.com">jessicasprague.com</a>. Luckily I had some time this morning to do Project 1: Frame Up and Word-i-fy. Here is what I created:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-jPwtj_JH3R41kdV-_7orI6XlmiJ4Xioer082ltLZtiAvfUf0KGH1CpJkYlwOVaVZQ7y9i2ja4YOOmgLL6-Wj3amLE0PBlgkaV_0WsayrLQq7jIyTGPvcL4nMhSeuN9P3_1EX4McrEE1g/s1600-h/Dubuque+Jessica+Class+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-jPwtj_JH3R41kdV-_7orI6XlmiJ4Xioer082ltLZtiAvfUf0KGH1CpJkYlwOVaVZQ7y9i2ja4YOOmgLL6-Wj3amLE0PBlgkaV_0WsayrLQq7jIyTGPvcL4nMhSeuN9P3_1EX4McrEE1g/s320/Dubuque+Jessica+Class+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357257193587377842" /></a><br /><br />So much fun! This photo was taken last weekend in Dubuque right next to the Mississippi River. See the bridge in the background? I didn't want to cover the bridge with the word art, so I put the word art in the top left corner instead of the bottom left like Jessica did. I like it this way. Plus I love that this lesson included a word so appropriate for my daughter.<br /><br />Now I'm off to try Day 2!craftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-84825699980086614342009-07-09T22:36:00.005-06:002009-07-09T23:19:00.244-06:00Mojo Monday #94I wish I could live a cheerful life with only four hours of sleep per night. I would have three hours more to take an online class in photo editing, or do some laundry.<br /><br />So, here I am, taking a break from editing magazine articles to create a card. I know it's Thursday. Um, please don't judge me. At least I do have some mojo. Anyway, first I present the <a href="http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2009/07/mojo-monday-94-contest.html">Week 94</a>:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRzqBEFBcOBILBkfSiLCjdZNeW_RZJBkshDni79s4dO9nPXIpLYo8ED2n7c5peuOzFidHSrjcotcarQsBWIvD8ot_QzAUMUqT4egwdpLMC02S62NkJIgH40sa_blpvzAiVxbO0p053nDVg/s1600-h/Mojo94Sketch.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRzqBEFBcOBILBkfSiLCjdZNeW_RZJBkshDni79s4dO9nPXIpLYo8ED2n7c5peuOzFidHSrjcotcarQsBWIvD8ot_QzAUMUqT4egwdpLMC02S62NkJIgH40sa_blpvzAiVxbO0p053nDVg/s320/Mojo94Sketch.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356687863442498242" /></a><br /><br />And, the card I created that is based on the sketch:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCSruvVm4m6LAJk983a2MeYJXXnZcx9OAGhG-3Pb4xSFytdqpprpYU8xpkP70DOEorOryq26Fmv6121MRyBX8cc-GvWEqP9hfuaDbKHJoSB3QSKB9bwKPG7o_0sXKHTIqsv-t0H2kBnhEz/s1600-h/SOTMJuly09.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCSruvVm4m6LAJk983a2MeYJXXnZcx9OAGhG-3Pb4xSFytdqpprpYU8xpkP70DOEorOryq26Fmv6121MRyBX8cc-GvWEqP9hfuaDbKHJoSB3QSKB9bwKPG7o_0sXKHTIqsv-t0H2kBnhEz/s400/SOTMJuly09.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356688396081731250" /></a><br /><br />Supplies used (all CTMH):<br />Cardstock: Colonial White, Juniper, Sorbet, Black<br />Exclusive Inks: Creme Brulee, Juniper, Sorbet, Tulip, Black<br />Patterned Paper: Key to my Heart (former Constant Campaign)<br />My Acrylix Stamp Set: You've Got Flair (July 09 Stamp of the Month)<br />Embellies: Juniper coin accent, Juniper metal corner accentcraftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-64826616304835852202009-06-30T15:01:00.004-06:002009-07-14T23:30:56.168-06:00Feel Better SoonThe emergency appendectomy of a coworker definitely is not a happy occasion. However, it does provide me the opportunity to make a card. So that's how I spent my lunch hour.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXm_eofaxjrpZVZI8S49WTBh89uRt2NKgJOKTod5Q45WXNuUFnxYa33DMyNDpsMdXhyYJGB0cfn-cwv9f-XpAnGJKRReSrIg5zXEWZHQicyZYYTMJvpvNCVRRX8DwteO3TDHGBclaXKthT/s1600-h/Feel+Better+Soon_0004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXm_eofaxjrpZVZI8S49WTBh89uRt2NKgJOKTod5Q45WXNuUFnxYa33DMyNDpsMdXhyYJGB0cfn-cwv9f-XpAnGJKRReSrIg5zXEWZHQicyZYYTMJvpvNCVRRX8DwteO3TDHGBclaXKthT/s320/Feel+Better+Soon_0004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353229680187498066" /></a><br /><br />Supplies (All CTMH, except as noted):<br />Textured Carstock: Desert Sand (embossed with the Cuttlebug and the Swirls folder)<br />Cardstock: Olive, Smokey Plum, Colonial White<br />Patterned Paper: My Reflections Level 2 Paper Packet in Bella<br />Ribbon: Hollyhock Twill<br />Edge Anchors and Brads: Colonial White<br />Exclusive Inks Stamp Pads: Smokey Plum, Olive, Creme Brulee<br />3-D Foam Tape<br />Other: Crop-a-Dile Corner Chomper (1/2" setting)craftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-24335658351371696392009-06-22T08:28:00.006-06:002009-06-22T13:11:43.395-06:00Lovely Blog AwardThanks to <a href="http://evenmorescrapping.blogspot.com/">Cheryl</a> for bestowing upon me my first blog award! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9HA-hLKra21sx6y3VKugbx8wjqLCJPtcDvBOpD_6JXnRAKoRUOi8UinHey9Qj-vcH8o5tu1zvnBK6chB6IwO1UTyLBTvHr7BdxjyD5cYno-ipcM-AmXCay9Q7x-yil7wotEE6oJndmeth/s1600-h/lovely_blog_award.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 120px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9HA-hLKra21sx6y3VKugbx8wjqLCJPtcDvBOpD_6JXnRAKoRUOi8UinHey9Qj-vcH8o5tu1zvnBK6chB6IwO1UTyLBTvHr7BdxjyD5cYno-ipcM-AmXCay9Q7x-yil7wotEE6oJndmeth/s320/lovely_blog_award.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350165518188414626" /></a><br /><br />The rules for this one are: 1) Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and his or her blog link. 2) Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you’ve newly discovered.Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.Here are my picks for this award (in no particular order):<br /><br /><a href="http://jamiscrazedthoughts.blogspot.com/">Jami</a><br /><a href="http://ctmhmama.blogspot.com/">Erin</a><br /><a href="http://kimspapercrafts.blogspot.com/">Kimberly</a><br /><a href="http://www.scrappysharon.blogspot.com/">Sharon</a><br /><a href="http://www.scjlewis.blogspot.com/">Clerissa</a><br /><a href="http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com//">Sheila</a><br /><a href="http://teojax.blogspot.com">Kandi</a><br /><br />Here are the first seven. I will nominate eight more very soon!<br /><br />These blogs are fellow CTMH sisters who create marvelous things and show me what can be done with our products. If you need some inspiration, these gals will provide it. Thanks, ladies!craftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-33936057171907812332009-06-17T12:49:00.007-06:002009-06-17T13:01:12.971-06:00Mojo Monday, Week 91I hadn't played along with a <a href="http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/">Mojo Monday</a> sketch challenge in a while, so I decided to jump back in that pool. Turns out the water was warm and welcoming. Here is the sketch:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipd1eLnO6eoWZIdxzOg9WsdNfpXxU9sVOlK6tkZiJCxJcXd_LNQsiievUBMMv-Xef61jcVN6umPpJKn3nE6E9_JhEcH_gFNVtPrnJQgjmTGfNM7h2COVs3m44odqq-DR-irJOdLUrf072C/s1600-h/Mojo91Sketch.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 173px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipd1eLnO6eoWZIdxzOg9WsdNfpXxU9sVOlK6tkZiJCxJcXd_LNQsiievUBMMv-Xef61jcVN6umPpJKn3nE6E9_JhEcH_gFNVtPrnJQgjmTGfNM7h2COVs3m44odqq-DR-irJOdLUrf072C/s320/Mojo91Sketch.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348371181572838050" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And here is my creation:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP4SMCAtPnepM8yFQfqQynwXQvQXnbXErOvEng1gtzzUol61MeVjgREJpMTWg_y0gz2BMa3I-7bI841-3C6dxTAppNZA4U5QTkFh7Ox3Buw8HCwVq59bwuUEVPk0Zs4ZylZ0XFQX3-LhlI/s1600-h/BellaTLC061609-1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP4SMCAtPnepM8yFQfqQynwXQvQXnbXErOvEng1gtzzUol61MeVjgREJpMTWg_y0gz2BMa3I-7bI841-3C6dxTAppNZA4U5QTkFh7Ox3Buw8HCwVq59bwuUEVPk0Zs4ZylZ0XFQX3-LhlI/s320/BellaTLC061609-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348371365197228786" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcJKS7eD5uK2tim7wov-dJK_djeNvfTqm17ryn0eQpnPwZENahzD1YaO55HozQA0OJjdD5vvN8mGXAsxiMFZ0xVVF3dghHM1rpoUvN7mZDTYj8H3S9ufiFydYwHW1Z_03YcmPfkrA6bRUz/s1600-h/BellaTLC061609-1+%281%29.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcJKS7eD5uK2tim7wov-dJK_djeNvfTqm17ryn0eQpnPwZENahzD1YaO55HozQA0OJjdD5vvN8mGXAsxiMFZ0xVVF3dghHM1rpoUvN7mZDTYj8H3S9ufiFydYwHW1Z_03YcmPfkrA6bRUz/s320/BellaTLC061609-1+%281%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348371566689707506" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqbN1AfYuy_nZsVoWpAHvkjIBe_8P55sU3pdPw_tiHj4BQsYhA4jAPDxL1S1UWO1D1d4mIIBmnsMsMnm9cajqOjuOOJZSf7u623kO-v3tOXc3RTn8NlFiyZ7ZlmfJ2TibWvreKPrsk9dmI/s1600-h/BellaTLC061609-9.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqbN1AfYuy_nZsVoWpAHvkjIBe_8P55sU3pdPw_tiHj4BQsYhA4jAPDxL1S1UWO1D1d4mIIBmnsMsMnm9cajqOjuOOJZSf7u623kO-v3tOXc3RTn8NlFiyZ7ZlmfJ2TibWvreKPrsk9dmI/s320/BellaTLC061609-9.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348371726492716466" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Supplies (All CTMH):</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Colors: </span>Smokey Plum, Creme Brulee, Hollyhock, Olive<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Patterned Paper: </span>Bella B&T Duos from Level 2 My Reflections Paper Packet<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ribbon: </span>Hollyhock Twill<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">My Acrylix Stamp Set: </span>TLC<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Rhinestone Frames</span> (Exclusively for Connections Club members)<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Pewter Brads and Mini Brads</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Cardstock</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Exclusive Inks</span></span>craftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-608328617008162182009-06-15T19:16:00.006-06:002009-06-15T20:03:24.928-06:00ChangesCaptain Obvious is here to tell you that changes are happening.
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<br />Here is a flower from outside my dwelling three weeks ago:
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<br />And here is a flower from outside my dwelling a couple hours ago:
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<br />Yes, we moved from New Mexico to Iowa (note new blog title). I accepted a full-time job at my alma mater doing what I love. The daughter is making friends, which is definitely good. The husband is still back in New Mexico preparing the house to be sold. So, now things have settled down, which means I have time to make pretty things and blog.
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<br />Most recently I have been using <a href="https://craftyrachel.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=4618&CatalogID=1529">Wishes</a> for inspiration. In this excellent how-to book, there is a section called Celebration Card Workshop which gives instructions on how to make 12 cards , two each of six designs. So, that became my weekend project.
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<br />I displayed the cards on my new <a href="http://www.umbra.com/ustore/product/306992/c410/fotofalls_desktop.html">Umbra Fotofalls</a>. I have wanted one since I saw one at Christmas, and I finally stumbled across one at Archivers at the Mall of America (only 3 hours away!).
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<br />Supplies (All CTMH)
<br />Colors: White Daisy, Tulip, Sunflower, Clover Meadow, Dutch Blue and Desert Sand
<br />Patterned Paper: Animal Crackers Creative Basics
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<br />Designer Ribbon Rounds
<br />Liquid Glass
<br />3-D Foam Tape
<br />My Acrylix Stamp Sets: Treetops (C1368), Thank You (D1361)craftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-51095355257533995342009-04-13T08:46:00.003-06:002009-04-13T08:52:06.510-06:00And the blog candy winner is...<a href="http://ctmhmama.blogspot.com/">Mama Erin</a>! Congratulations on winning the blog candy, Erin!<br /><br />I know you already have the With Love set, so I will let you select a different set. Email me at rhwcrafts at yahoo dot com and we will discuss it. Thanks, Erin!craftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-14965062916967933162009-04-08T22:46:00.005-06:002009-04-08T23:14:17.897-06:00Mojo Monday, 365 CardsI'm not usually a fan of combining two challenges into one project, but I couldn't resist doing it this time. The Mojo Monday Sketch looks so fun, and the <a href="http://365cards.blogspot.com/2009/04/day-39-wacky-color-wednesday.html">365 Cards Wacky Wednesday challenge</a> looks fun too. That challenge is to use Orange, Green, and Purple -- three of my favorite colors!!!
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<br />Here is the <a href="http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2009/04/mojo-monday-81-contest.html">Mojo Monday sketch #81</a>
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<br />And here is what I created:
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<br />And a slideshow:
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<br />All Supplies CTMH:
<br />Colors: Goldrush, Petal, and Garden Green
<br />My Acrylix Stamps: Dream Team
<br />Patterned Paper from Boom-Di-Ada covering a star, circle, and dot Dimensional Element
<br />Embellishments: Garden green grosgrain ribbon, corduroy brad, mini safety pins, arrow photo clip; Petal brads; Sparkles
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<br />Thanks for looking, and have a great day!
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<br />craftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-79740108331440963612009-04-05T18:18:00.004-06:002009-04-05T19:04:20.652-06:00Truly Scrumptious #4While checking out different crafty blogs, I came upon a new and exciting sketch challenge site, <a href="http://trulyscrumptiouschallenges.blogspot.com/">Truly Scrumptious</a>. So, I checked out the week 4 sketch:
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<br />and knew immediately what I wanted to create. Earlier yesterday I saw <a href="http://want2scrap.blogspot.com/2009/04/anothere-be-yourself.html">Laurel Seabrook's card</a> on the CTMH bulletin board and was inspired to make something similar in Ocean and Orange. I love the way these colors look together, and I knew I could use my new orange Prima embossed flowers I got from my secret sister, since the Truly Scrumptious theme was "flower power". Here is what I created:
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<br />Supplies (CTMH unless noted)-
<br />Cardstock: Ocean and White Daisy
<br />Exclusive Inks: Orange and Black
<br />Stamps: a new set I'll show you more of over the next few weeks
<br />Glitter: Prisma Glitter
<br />Flowers: Prima
<br />Ribbon: from stash
<br />craftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-6114969488556649942009-04-03T15:58:00.002-06:002009-04-04T10:23:22.808-06:00Follow me; win BLOG CANDY!For the last year I have been stashing away potential blog candy in a drawer in my craft space. I stashed a much-coveted CTMH stamp of the month from last summer as well as some cute things and duplicates I received as gifts. My intention was to award the stash o' blog candy when my counter hit 5,000. That it did not too long ago!
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<br />Also, I need more followers! At this moment, <a href="http://naomiockerman.blogspot.com/">Naomi</a> is my lone follower. So, click the "follow" button on the right column of this page. Everyone who does so in the next week (by the end of the day on Friday, April 10, 2009) will be entered to win this stash o' blog candy worth more than $50:
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<br />In addition, if you post a link to this on your blog, you will be entered 2 more times, tripling your chance of winning! Just leave a comment here with a link to your post that has a link back my post (confusing, eh?).
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<br />Thanks in advance for entering! craftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-80938277429547382382009-04-01T13:07:00.002-06:002009-04-01T14:02:19.768-06:00Recent SwapsI have been busy working on swaps, and I'm having a blast! The most recent cards I finished are for an internal CTMH swap among us consultants. This particular swap is a business builder swap that will allow us to show off our <a href="https://craftyrachel.myctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=813">Solos My Acrylix Stamps sets</a>, 36 matching sets which each contain one letter or single digit. I hadn't planned on joining this swap, but the hostess asked me to fill in for a couple consultants who dropped out.
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<br />The first card I created features the letter "Q". I was inspired by a card I received in a previous Solos swap. I would love to give credit to the creator of that card, but there was no contact information on it. I love the interactive front! I bent the rules a bit and added the word "pull" from the Confidential My Acrylix Stamps set since most consultants will keep the cards in a clear protector, and someone might not know at first glance that the cards have an interactive component.
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<br />Here is my "Q" creation:
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<br />The second card I made featured the number 7. Again, I was inspired by a card from a previous Solos swap. Fortunately, this card did have contact information on the back. It was created by M. Tina Christesen.
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<br />Here is my "7" creation:
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The alphabet I used was Sans Alphabet. The swap guidelines were that the cards must be 4" x 6", use all CTMH products, and include at least one embellishment. Here is what I created:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl02uFlCBBnTVgdeIvRLTyDBSaE-9T73Cg2I8mB0dknQXU25uKay704zc8-SvgD9vHHqf7yoZ9PDjpSuojt7OU3Q-qCWbqWBZDEIvVPF4OpPe0JTATsjQ_0ULrX1NaVMWgIZ9ijphegzny/s1600-h/031509_SansAlpha_0006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl02uFlCBBnTVgdeIvRLTyDBSaE-9T73Cg2I8mB0dknQXU25uKay704zc8-SvgD9vHHqf7yoZ9PDjpSuojt7OU3Q-qCWbqWBZDEIvVPF4OpPe0JTATsjQ_0ULrX1NaVMWgIZ9ijphegzny/s400/031509_SansAlpha_0006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313574892278385714" /></a><br /><br />First, I cut Black Textured Cardstock into 4" x 6" rectangles; then I ran each of those through my Cuttlebug in the D'Vine Swirl embossing folder. This created the raised pattern on the card base. Next I lightly sanded the surface to expose the white core in the cardstock. To color the white core, I rubbed my Baby Pink stamp pad across the swirls.<br /><br />I used my Cricut to create the layered, cut swirl to display the focal point, the Sans Alphabet My Acrylix stamp set. With the Storybook cartridge, I cut the base swirl from the Lilac Mist swirled (noticing a theme?) patterned paper from the Daydream Level 2 My Reflections Paper Packet, and I cut the top layer swirl from Blush Cardstock. With the Blush swirls still on the Cricut cutting mat, I stamped them with the Sans Alphabet stamps which spelled the words "Sans Alphabet". Leaving the swirls on the mat allowed me to stamp them quite easily. Plus, since CTMH's My Acrylix stamp sets are clear (and so are the acrylic blocks), I could easily place the stamp on the swirl. No craning my neck like I would have needed to do with rubber stamps!<br /><br />For the accent strip on the right, I used Lilac Mist cardstock and the striped patterned paper from the Daydream packet. The embellishments I used are swirl paper clips, Spring Green grosgrain ribbon, and eyelets in Hollyhock and Spring Green.<br /><br />I can't wait to see what the other 25 alphabet cards have been created by the other CTMH ladies in the swap!craftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-79281902096397452402009-03-10T18:34:00.004-06:002009-03-10T19:37:39.774-06:00Mojo MondayLong time, no blog. I have been consumed by my online class (Stacy Julian's A Library of Memories at <a href="http://bigpicturescrapbooking.com">Big Picture Scrapbooking</a>, and have been a bit under the weather.<br /><br />I wanted to make something pretty and nearly effortless. So, I turned to a sketch for inspiration. Here is this week's Mojo Monday Sketch:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRXtM39SucB1LMBVso2_epb1r-CdQTFpmJ9hY4FuSm6lulFNepbYfoe1HZsHlfxCpVKkhELyfRRiXdggWN1sjo4hCBRtdLpAgtRIVBgjb8Kh3BZCvgpS9bYqnpe7A86uqR6KIC1awqjWq-/s1600-h/Mojo77Sketch.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 338px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRXtM39SucB1LMBVso2_epb1r-CdQTFpmJ9hY4FuSm6lulFNepbYfoe1HZsHlfxCpVKkhELyfRRiXdggWN1sjo4hCBRtdLpAgtRIVBgjb8Kh3BZCvgpS9bYqnpe7A86uqR6KIC1awqjWq-/s400/Mojo77Sketch.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311723543171701762" /></a><br /><br />And here is my creation:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkbtGco-hYNIMn33e893dcjisFy3UOddLRp14QjQIANEplkbkepPeiJ7gsXh-kY1WZ3fRz9IDaMZM5pPxeZq2A_KGnA1Vm6ZYK4LPkjeSbegjwTcpnAgc_kdXpYoFgKyDtOi5R-WGEeJwo/s1600-h/Unforgetable+Love+Birds+small.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkbtGco-hYNIMn33e893dcjisFy3UOddLRp14QjQIANEplkbkepPeiJ7gsXh-kY1WZ3fRz9IDaMZM5pPxeZq2A_KGnA1Vm6ZYK4LPkjeSbegjwTcpnAgc_kdXpYoFgKyDtOi5R-WGEeJwo/s400/Unforgetable+Love+Birds+small.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311733514283153586" /></a><br /><br />Supplies (All CTMH):<br />Patterned Paper: Unforgettable B&T Duos<br />Rub-ons: Love Story<br />Cardstock: Sorbet, Cocoa, Vanilla Cream<br />Ribbon: Cocoa Grosgrain<br />Brads: Sorbet<br />Adhesives: 3-D Foam Squares, Tombow Mono (Permanent)craftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-46182047845459210962009-02-14T16:56:00.004-07:002009-02-14T17:13:13.402-07:00Valentine's DayHappy Valentine's Day, everyone!<br /><br />This is the first year in 9 years that my daughter didn't exchange Valentine's with her class. I couldn't bear the thought of no Valentine's, so I created a few for her gym team. The idea was taken from <a href="http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2009/02/valentines-easy-as-pie-er-lollipops.html">Jeanette Lynton's blog</a>. These lollipops looked so cute, I just couldn't resist!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheAJSjHdux_3hR_aY_vfvotIWiRMQDGqBFmC8EVajGi9DbydFU3PNOzecM46CCxR8D5pSGK_LdaCGRhj62WnnieHrHF9PRTN1-FWz-eFBG3ISVbRqL_XmTk93IFkibT6379GopPfx9Lmbn/s1600-h/Valentines+Lollipops.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheAJSjHdux_3hR_aY_vfvotIWiRMQDGqBFmC8EVajGi9DbydFU3PNOzecM46CCxR8D5pSGK_LdaCGRhj62WnnieHrHF9PRTN1-FWz-eFBG3ISVbRqL_XmTk93IFkibT6379GopPfx9Lmbn/s400/Valentines+Lollipops.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302808504508249490" /></a><br /><br />On Thursday I started the Library of Memories class on <a href="http://www.bigpicturescrapbooking.com/">Big Picture Scrapbooking</a>. This online class involves not only learning about Stacy Julian's system of storing and scrapping photos, it involves relearning and changing my thinking, habits, and attitude towards photos and scrapbooking. Our pre-class assignment was to decorate our portable desktop, a clipboard. Here's mine:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikI1ve1nS9EC3urcugsd6VjisvTQWxPwZx9acPG7PXaTnmOsHuuGpscplFIywSBFYydyBFFea6Ys6O0tEbJ8yFIJsE-KmSSilivqDrUwCbrCTimAig5msAsBYNkoaNehZ4AW2K-2xqJgRD/s1600-h/LOM+Pre-Class-RHW1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikI1ve1nS9EC3urcugsd6VjisvTQWxPwZx9acPG7PXaTnmOsHuuGpscplFIywSBFYydyBFFea6Ys6O0tEbJ8yFIJsE-KmSSilivqDrUwCbrCTimAig5msAsBYNkoaNehZ4AW2K-2xqJgRD/s400/LOM+Pre-Class-RHW1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302810118013709154" /></a><br /><br />And now the tough part begins. I'm still listening to the first lesson. In fact, I should be doing that instead of blogging!craftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-38070815147913568532009-02-08T14:37:00.003-07:002009-02-08T15:20:27.027-07:00Sketch Saturday, FebruaryI apologize for my blog vacation. We have been sick, out of town, and otherwise occupied. However, papercrafts are never far from my mind.
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<br />At first glance, this week's <a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2009/02/sketch-37-february-7th-jeanettes-dt.html">Sketch Saturday</a> didn't appeal to me. It seemed to balance, both horizontally and vertically. Then I looked at it a little while longer, and I was inspired.
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<br />And here is my take on Jeanette's sketch:
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<br />Supplies (All CTMH):
<br />Patterned paper: My Reflections Paper Packet - That's Amore
<br />Cardstock: Garden Green, Chocolate
<br />My Acrylix Stamps: Ms. Sweetheart
<br />Exclusive Inks Markers: Vanilla Cream, Chocolate, Garden Green, Cranberry, Hollyhock
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<br />Sparklescraftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-88449592400291506642009-01-22T17:13:00.002-07:002009-01-22T17:25:36.110-07:00Sketch SaturdayI loved the adorable sketch for <a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2009/01/sketch-34-17th-january.html">this week's Sketch Saturday Challenge</a>. I actually created it on Sunday, but I haven't posted it until now. Anyway, here it is!<br /><br /><a href="http://s265.photobucket.com/albums/ii212/craftyrachel/?action=view¤t=SS01-22-091.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii212/craftyrachel/SS01-22-091.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />Supplies (all CTMH, except as noted):<br />Patterned paper: Daydream<br />My Acrylix Stamps: Happy Endings<br />Pink Bloom flower<br />Colors: Hollyhock, Sweet Leaf, Lilac Mist, Buttercup, Creme Brulee<br />Silver and Gold Metallic Gel Pens: Pentelcraftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-63837097554620054082009-01-14T15:50:00.003-07:002009-01-14T16:59:00.414-07:00Papertake Weekly ChallengeAnd another challenge card...<br /><br />I needed to make a fantastic card for my boss. She put up with me being out the past two days due to my daughter's sickness. But, my mind is so full of junk that I couldn't conjur up a sketch in my head, so I turned to <a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/2009/01/dawnys-sketch-6.html">Papertake Weekly</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR_sMKDLvfUINWTtheQnMLWz5K4VGGoahPJSNJOkk9IWe0T_SIaxbuoAf0OVAamjrbanqaHlzWQvsQITTiAUpB0VlonDAvTY74gyFWv7qq4vpLhu5IlTorEdY8Ug9hNbKiKQCHF2E3oFjr/s1600-h/Sweet+leaf+bird+card1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR_sMKDLvfUINWTtheQnMLWz5K4VGGoahPJSNJOkk9IWe0T_SIaxbuoAf0OVAamjrbanqaHlzWQvsQITTiAUpB0VlonDAvTY74gyFWv7qq4vpLhu5IlTorEdY8Ug9hNbKiKQCHF2E3oFjr/s400/Sweet+leaf+bird+card1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291288982835806930" /></a>craftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-79904159197044340132009-01-12T17:06:00.004-07:002009-01-12T17:32:04.957-07:00Clearly Cupcakes and Sketch SaturdayMy daughter laughs at me because I am obsessed with cupcakes lately. Her friend has Converse tennis shoes with sparkly cupcakes on them, and I am positively covetous! What can I do about it? Glad you asked. I can make my own (inedible) cupcakes!
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<br />Clearly Cupcake Pail
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<br />Patterned paper: Daydream B&T Duos
<br />Stamps: Cupcake Sprinkles My Acrylix
<br />Colors: Blush, Hollyhock, White Daisy, Black, Spring Iris, Lilac Mist
<br />Heart: Dimensional Elements, Dazzling Die Cuts
<br />Liquid Applique (white), Prisma Glitter, assorted ribbons
<br />Other brands:
<br />Faerie Glass (Rose)
<br />Pail from stash
<br />Adhesive: Xyron 5" Creation Station
<br />Ink: StazOn Opaque White
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<br />Clearly Cupcake Card (for <a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2009/01/sketch-33-10th-january-sponsored-by.html">Sketch Saturday</a>)
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<br />Patterned paper: Daydream B&T Duos
<br />Stamps: Cupcake Sprinkles My Acrylix
<br />Colors: Blush, Hollyhock, White Daisy, Black, Spring Iris, Lilac Mist
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<br />Ink: StazOn Opaque White
<br />Acetate sheet from stash
<br />Glue Dotscraftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-91873745270119891882009-01-09T17:35:00.002-07:002009-01-09T17:44:10.763-07:00Small card, big impactWould you believe this card is only 2.5" by 3.5"? It is standard ATC size and is the perfect size to hold a business card!
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<br />(CTMH consultants, if you are interested in a swap for Business Builder cards in this size, head on over to the main Consultant Bulletin Board in the Swaps section.)craftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-29088669664951942992009-01-07T14:22:00.003-07:002009-01-07T14:55:54.213-07:00I'm a slow pokeIn craft classes, I'm usually the last to leave because I'm a few steps behind. I've always been a slow reader, too. But now I realize that I need to step up the pace in order to create more projects.<br /><br />I used to to consider it cheating to create one card that fits several different challenge criteria. I let go of that. I want to participate in so many challenges, but I don't have all the time and supplies. So, I'm cutting corners, so to speak. <br /><br />Here is my card for <a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2009/01/sketch-32-3-jan.html">Sketch Saturday</a> and <a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/2009/01/seeing-spots.html">Papertake Weekly</a>.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://s265.photobucket.com/albums/ii212/craftyrachel/CTMH/?action=view¤t=3x3frogcard.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii212/craftyrachel/CTMH/3x3frogcard.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />All supplies CTMH:<br />Stamp Set: Happy Endings<br />Patterned Paper: Daydream B&T Duos<br />Colors: Sweet Leaf, Creme Brulee, Hollyhock, Blush, White, Black, Lilac Mistcraftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-32296832112759908062009-01-06T20:25:00.003-07:002009-01-06T21:08:50.483-07:00Business Builder SwapI have been a busy bee working on 32 cards for a swap in my Motion to Promotion group. These cards are made from Close to my Heart My Acrylix stamps sets exclusively for consultants. They are so versatile! I can't wait to see what the other ladies have made.
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<br />All supplies from Close to my Heart
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<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Stamp Set: Celebrate Relationships
<br />Colors: Tulip, Sorbet, Juniper, Creme Brulee, Cocoa, Colonial White
<br />Patterned Paper: Key to my Heart B&T Duos </span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Stamp Set: Just a Reminder
<br />Colors: Cocoa, Indian Corn Blue, Sunflower, Hollyhock, Colonial White
<br />Patterned Paper: Magic Moments B&T Duos
<br />Embellishments: Spiral Clips (Pewter), Twill Ribbon (Hollyhock), Eyelets (Sweet Leaf</span>)
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<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Stamp Set: Celebrate Relationships
<br />Colors: Sweet Leaf, Blush, Black, White, Hollyhock, Lilac Mist
<br />Patterned Paper: Daydream B&T Duos
<br />Embellishments: Hemp string (Black)</span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Stamp Set: A Huge Thanks
<br />Colors: Hollyhock, Chocolate, Cocoa, Crystal Blue, Twilight, Bamboo
<br />Patterned Paper: Notebook B&T Duos</span>craftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281866380693193535.post-42103945682653755902008-12-27T14:11:00.006-07:002008-12-27T14:31:53.910-07:00Yes, I do create scrapbook layouts!My 12x12 scrapbooking has taken a back seat lately to other paper crafts. So, in an effort to return to my roots, so to speak, I present a 2-page layout I created yesterday:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipxYk5zNHQyFuBMbC0IrIFuwTV6b8ZiSghg4YDTeQljTFhEFEWjjnDn01SmSFavVfl3zJXUJliehnYlLlDd2rLBEzpJJlsi4MtlEbKRn9mSAtE_NWF_pYOcp4kMU0RDcTmR2hODpdG0s0I/s1600-h/Choir+LO+12-27-08-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipxYk5zNHQyFuBMbC0IrIFuwTV6b8ZiSghg4YDTeQljTFhEFEWjjnDn01SmSFavVfl3zJXUJliehnYlLlDd2rLBEzpJJlsi4MtlEbKRn9mSAtE_NWF_pYOcp4kMU0RDcTmR2hODpdG0s0I/s400/Choir+LO+12-27-08-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284581388234540674" /></a><br /><br />The inspiration came from a dress yesterday which I saw at the Fashion in Film exhibit at the New Mexico Museum of Art. The dress was worn by Joanne Whalley in the 1994 tv mini-series "Scarlett", a sequel to Gone With The Wind.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbf_U1vAzQvvpDfTShmistr4-xkzjNmrXC1IowbXG6XDvuQwS_Eu-QHMFco8xBF6yTTekLIBt_YmX1p4sR-WSKVn7RQYF69Va9ws-iUs4FtDUmQOLzuza1yRs23h9wz3rsxh2TRgfsk7VA/s1600-h/Scarlett+Dress.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 172px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbf_U1vAzQvvpDfTShmistr4-xkzjNmrXC1IowbXG6XDvuQwS_Eu-QHMFco8xBF6yTTekLIBt_YmX1p4sR-WSKVn7RQYF69Va9ws-iUs4FtDUmQOLzuza1yRs23h9wz3rsxh2TRgfsk7VA/s400/Scarlett+Dress.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284582075438081442" /></a><br /><br />I was struck by the flowers on the neckline, particularly the contrast of the flowers with the color of the dress. I'm not a big fan of lace, but this is one exception.<br /><br />And the only scrapbook subject I could pair with the inspiration of such a beautiful dress is my beautiful daughter.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge03xoczlISfdC9JeczU3McwyHadG_7EvpNl_9OWSXMPhdgJ2HLLKHS6mVMs4DtXm-L0bJT0DTzI79YCU_zhMW696k_JlaraUmJ5AGuWlzTH_gYbPMkvr_bspve1sEVcShcan9LNcfDoGk/s1600-h/Choir+LO+12-27-08b-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 244px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge03xoczlISfdC9JeczU3McwyHadG_7EvpNl_9OWSXMPhdgJ2HLLKHS6mVMs4DtXm-L0bJT0DTzI79YCU_zhMW696k_JlaraUmJ5AGuWlzTH_gYbPMkvr_bspve1sEVcShcan9LNcfDoGk/s400/Choir+LO+12-27-08b-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284584360322035250" /></a><br /><br />The letter I wrote to my daughter right after the concert.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZpxbZHgNd2KPRCp5Vzuu1AOTQieb8cE4WgsAqy9K_aejxd0rqvYRTUzRmCPgtY024W9Fu_qXB82WBrTGmDa9A8GGxz788G_k5vKcwb4KHgP8Ipe-plT9tryu_ilwaWpk_edDj9QUOaLYt/s1600-h/Choir+LO+12-27-08c-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 199px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZpxbZHgNd2KPRCp5Vzuu1AOTQieb8cE4WgsAqy9K_aejxd0rqvYRTUzRmCPgtY024W9Fu_qXB82WBrTGmDa9A8GGxz788G_k5vKcwb4KHgP8Ipe-plT9tryu_ilwaWpk_edDj9QUOaLYt/s400/Choir+LO+12-27-08c-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284585033710293666" /></a><br /><br />Supplies (Close to my Heart unless noted):<br />Cardstock: Spring Iris, Creme Brulee<br />Floral Die-cuts<br />Ink: Black<br />My Acrylix Stamp sets: Annotations, My Heart, Chocolate Alphabets, large and smallcraftyrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11946552268739680969noreply@blogger.com1