Printer's Tray Pencil Caddy

This is a project that has been on my mind for over a year.  I first saw it on Kay Williamson's Club Scrap blog and later on Tricia Morris' blog.  I spent about two days off and on painting, stamping, gluing and embellishing this dandy and useful caddy.  I happened to have a small lazy susan device that was just the ticket for allowing this to rotate so I can enjoy all the doodads I selected for the cubbies.  I think I will eventually put photos in the openings that are still empty.

Patriotic Rosette Swap

My friend Jen and I are hostessing a Patriotic Rosette Swap.  We should be getting all of our participants' rosettes in the mail this week.  I haven't opened up any of the boxes that have arrived so far.  It will be like Christmas morning when we do.  But meanwhile a few of our swappers are anxious to get just a little taste or spoiler.  So I am posting my own mountain o' rosettes that I made for this very fun swap.

All paper for the rosettes are from Club Scrap.  I used my Cricut and "Art Philosophy" to make the assorted paper stars and the doilies for the backing on each one.  Embellishments are from all over the place...brads, buttons, ribbons, etc.

Thanks for looking.

Squirrely Art Challenge: Cascading Images

I haven't been here in ages...again.  But I hope to renew my efforts in enjoying my art my way.  I made this card specifically for my friend Nancy's Squirrely Art Challenge of Cascading Images.
By masking the butterfly image it appears to be multiple butterflies layered.  This was also my first opportunity to play with my Distress Markers.  I have some work to do and must forget that they are not going to work like Copics.  But for my first shot at this technique and the markers I am happy with the results.

Text stamp: The Uptown Design Company "Direction of Your Dream"
Diamond stamp: Inkadinkado
Butterfly stamp: Impression Obsession "Japanese Butterfly"
Card base: Club Scrap light natural card stock

Jana's Gift

I made this for my dear friend Jana who is responsible for getting me involved in paper crafting.  That was 15 years ago.

Club Scrap Field Journal from Retreat 2011 Workshop, necklace made with Style Stone and Tim Holtz rosette die ornament.

More Papillon Cards

Between this awesome kit and Hetty's challenges I got on a roll of cards and technique experimenting.

Club Scrap's May Kit: Papillon

I was uncertain of the colors in this kit, particularly the yellow/green shade.  But in joining a challenge for a card sketch I decided to give the papers a chance and I was totally won over to this kit with my results.

Club Scrap Lotus Pond Cards...My Way

This group of cards was made from the Club Scrap kit Lotus Pond's Greetings to Go using my own designs.   I gave most of them an Asian spin with an Asian calligraphy background stamp, embossing folders and a little help on two of them with a Tim Holtz scrollwork die cut.