Stamping with KC Angel

It's MY DAY to be GUEST DESIGNER over at TAC's Savvy Projects blog!!!

2011-05-26T17:40:00.000-05:00

The Angel Company did a bloghop EVERY DAY in the month of May and I was a guest designer for them on May 23rd. To check out more entries, the link is: http://theangelcompany.typepad.com.

The week of May 22nd we used sketch 61 that was designed by my good friend and multi-talented ANGEL, Heather Scott.

The faux scallop border was made by punching four circles, cutting them in half and butting them up against the 5 1/2" strip. Adhere to back with scotch tape. It's a great way to use your left over scraps so I hope this trick comes in handy for you. If you punch holes in the scalloped border, do it before adhering panel to card front. CLICK on any card to view an enlarged version.
ALL listed supplies available through TAC via your local Angel: Caboodles Set B (cardstock & Copic markers), Flowers Impressabilities Die, 3/4" circle punch, 2 1/2" circle punch, Lil' Cuties (special edition) stamp set, scissors, adhesive

Aren't you totally amazed at how very different our cards look when we all use the same sketch to begin with? My second card uses cardstock from TAC's paper collection called EMMA. I have changed the orientation of my card from landscape to portrait. The only other liberty that I took with the sketch was to add a thin scrap of patterned cardstock on top of the green strip.

ALL listed supplies available through TAC via your local Angel: Caboodles Set C (cardstock & Copic markers), pattern cardstock from the Emma Collection, kraft cardstock, 3/4" circle punch, 2 1/2" circle punch, Rolling By stamp set, scissors, hole punch, adhesive, Tuxedo Black Memento inkpad, Desert Sand Memento inkpad, hydra sponge

Rubber Hugs, Avis Anderson
Angel #0056 - Kansas

another SKETCH card

2011-05-19T11:36:00.001-05:00

All SUPPLIES used are available to order via me (or your local Angel) through The Angel Compay. For secure ordering from me, click here.
Cardstock: V-376 Limeade, V-373 Marmelade, V-381 Whimsy
Copic Markers: V15, YR68, YG09
Inkpad: Tuxedo Black Memento
Stamp Set: When Spiders Are Seen

My card is brighter than it appears here. The cardstock circle actually has a way cool texture that you can't see . . . since I made a boo boo and ended up stamping on the back side of the cardstock. The cardstock and Copic markers are from our TAC Caboodle Sets D and E.

TAC's Savvy Projects Blog Hop for May is well underway!

2011-05-17T17:45:00.007-05:00

During the month of May on TAC's Savvy Projects blog, there is a different sketch each week and a different Guest Designer featured every single day. All you have to do is check out the sketch, make a card using it and click on the linky to add your card. My robot card for the week of May 1st is below. I'm just now getting it posted. May's been a hectic month for me!

CABOODLES (Coordinating Cardstock & Copic Marker sets)

2011-05-16T16:45:00.005-05:00

I love that The Angel Company (TAC) has paired packs of cardstock that coordinate perfectly with the oh-so-popular Copic markers and have created 7 different sets (set A to set G) called CABOODLES! It certainly makes the whole process of matching papers to markers a breeze since it's already been done for us by TAC. If you are interested in learning more about these awesome sets, email me at kcangel@embarqmail.com.

TAC "Cupcake Cuties" Blog Hop

2011-02-07T15:18:00.005-06:00

The card I'm sharing today was made using an MRO stamp set called Cupcake Cuties. I love, love, love this set and have used it tons. The strip of decorative paper is from our Catelynne collection and the words from "Joyful Notes". For me, those words put the icing on the (cup) cake. The icing is white liquid applique. Thanks for stopping by. Click here to return to the Savvy Projects Blog Hop.

TAC Retiform Blog Hop

2011-02-05T18:49:00.008-06:00

This is my first time participating in a TAC Blog Hop...but not the last! I really enjoyed making this card so I could play along. I used the "Mice Day" stamp set and cardstock from the Hip Hop collection. I used the Wizard to complete the center image. Go check out the Savvy Projects Blog to get inspired and see all the cool retiform cards.

Stamp-pa-palooza

2010-12-02T07:35:00.000-06:00

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Holiday Giftbags

2010-11-16T10:33:00.002-06:00

Each year I host a Holiday/Winter Giftbag Swap so here are all the bags from 2010. Place your 'mouse' on top of any image to view the name of the designer. Unfortunately, the sparklies (glitter, gems, crystal lacquer accents) on the giftbags do not show up in the photos. These bags are SO much cuter in person.

Reindeer Food (a new tradition)

2010-11-11T21:22:00.014-06:00

Basically, a child will remove the tube from the triangle stand on Christmas Eve, sprinkle the 'reindeer food' on the lawn so the food will attract Santa & his reindeer. The food is oatmeal mixed with a bit of glitter. I hope you enjoy it and decide to make some of these for the little ones in YOUR life! This will be a fun tradition to start for my grandbabies. This is my spin on a project that we did at Seminar this summer.

Begin with a 3" x 12" piece of decorative cardstock and score at 3", 6" & 9". Fold on scorelines and form into a triangle. Instead of gluing bottom of triangle together, by using Velcro you will be able to lay it flat later for easy storage. Using a 1" circle punch, punch a half-circle while the cardstock folded. Fill tubes three quarters full with oatmeal, add glitter, shake to mix and finish filling with oats.

The new TAC stamp set "Reindeer Food" has a total of 6 stamps in it and sells for $10.95. The tubes come 4 to a package from TAC for only $2.95.

Birthday Shadow-Box card

2010-02-24T16:38:00.011-06:00

It's gloomy outside today so my camera and I aren't on the same page as far as lighting goes. The yellow decorative paper is really bright and matches the cupcake yellow perfectly. I used one of the stamps in Cupcake Cuties and love how it turned out. Guess I'm just wanting SPRING to come. I know I'm sick of all this snow! These 3D cards are quick and easy to make...not to mention habit forming. Hope you like it!
Oh yeah, the decorative paper is from one of our 8"X8" paper pads called Brighten My Day. You can make 2 shadow-box cards from one sheet of this paper. Click on any picture to enlarge.

Joy Fold Card

2010-02-02T12:39:00.006-06:00

I just made this card for a Swap using the TAC stamp set Wonder & Joy. I colored her with COPIC markers. Wish I knew how to make the photos appear side-by-side...LOL For the popped up sentiment, I used our fun stamp set called Celebration Time. I have no idea why this type of card is called a Joy Fold card but I'll roll with it.

Your friendship...is one of my favorite blessings.

2010-02-01T16:05:00.005-06:00

Today Jackie came over for our Monday stamping session to make more 'sistah' cards. There were a lot of parts & pieces that went into this card but I like the way they turned out. The stamps I used were Swirled Spring Life (bird) and Blessings to You (words), both from the new Serendipity Street magalogue. The decorative paper (Brighten My Day) is from one of our 8x8 paper pads. I colored the bird with COPIC marker (B12) and finished up with Crystal stickles. Please click on the card for a better view. Ciao COPIC markers are now available through The Angel Company (TAC)!!!

Valentines

2010-01-28T10:05:00.011-06:00

My friend and I had so much fun coming up with all these designs! Before Jennifer arrived I pulled out red, black and white cardstock and we went from there. Notice the 'googlie eyes' on the robot?

Using CUTE CURLIQUES for the background was a snap on the Sister, Be Mine and Love cards pictured below. You'll see how the swirl stamp done on white and also red cardstock gives the cards a completely different look.

I HEART YOU is a fun set to have. Only takes minutes to come up with cards using this set. Love it! Love it! Love it!

I made two versions of the magenta, black and white cards. I used a two stamp sets from the Serendipity Street magalogue that just came out. They are called SAVVY SAYINGS and GARDEN JOY. After stamping and coloring my flowers, I did pen work around them to spice them up.

White on White scrap card

2010-01-22T11:54:00.006-06:00

I have tons of white strips of cardstock so today I decided to use some of them. I ran them through the Swiss Dot cuddlebug folder and then layered three of the scraps onto my white card and added an image. I really love the 'white on white'. Grab your scrap basket and play around to see what you can come up with. Please be sure to share your creations with me! Remember to click on the picture for a larger view.

SERENDIPITY STREET

2010-01-22T11:41:00.002-06:00

The new Serendipity Street will go LIVE on Monday, January 25th. If you don't have your copy yet, they are only $2.95. There are some really awesome stamp sets in it...plus we are now carrying 4 different COPIC marker sets, Nestabilities and Impressabilities and lots, lots more!

You can also VIEW Serendipity Street on Monday by going to my TAC website which is http://avis.ismyangel.net Serendipity Street is currently pictured at the top of this page.

ScorPal Treatbox

2010-01-15T13:57:00.004-06:00

This ScorPal Treatbox was made with one piece of 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock and one piece of 8" x 8" TAC designer paper. It also uses a 24" piece of ribbon and a small piece of acetate to cover the oval window. If you would like me to do a tutorial on it, let me know by email or leave a comment. THANKS!

I Heart You

2010-01-14T13:29:00.000-06:00

Today I was playing around with the stamp set called I HEART YOU and came up with these Valentines. I'm hoping that my friend Jackie comes over tomorrow to join me in making more!!! The bottom two cards were made with the Scor-Pal.

January Promotions with The Angel Company

2009-12-29T11:31:00.000-06:00

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Sweet Treats & Goodies

2009-12-18T07:21:00.000-06:00

I am taking these to the dentist today for a lil' Christmas cheer. I am hoping they will enjoy the joke. Still need to tie ribbon around the necks of the jars.

Scor-Pal 3x3 envelope!!! Here's how...

2009-11-20T07:56:00.000-06:00

I recently designed a 3x3 envelope that I made on the Scor-Pal. I emailed Diana Crick, designer of the Scor-Pal and she is going to post the directions (see mine below) to her Yahoo Group, 'Scorpalpals'. Here's the link to join, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScorPalPals/ if you are as much in love with the Scor-Pal as I am!

Begin with 5x5 text-weight (computer) paper. Turn square so you have a diamond shape. Align top and opposite points on the first triangle groove (which is just past the 3 1/2" mark). SCORE at the first dot (2 1/8") groove. Rotate paper and repeat three more times. Fold into envelope shape.

To aid in folding the text-weight paper, I made a 3x3 template from plastic but you could easily use one made from cardstock. Place in center of scored paper and fold sides in first, secure with a drop of adhesive. Then fold bottom up and secure with adhesive. If you get a little heavy handed with the adhesive, the plastic template will keep you from gluing the envelope shut. You won't need a template if you're making a cardstock envelope. To see a larger view, click on the picture. Enjoy!!!

SALE!!!

2009-11-01T05:13:00.000-06:00

To check out these 'specials' go to my Angel E-Commerce website - http://avis.ismyangel.net

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Scor-Pal Treat Holder

2009-10-25T20:33:00.000-05:00

This Hedgehog Treat Holder was made with a piece of 2 3/4" x 6" white cardstock. On Scor-Pal, score at 2, 3 and 5. This will hold a yummy Ghirardelli square. The ribbon is 5 1/2" long.

November Vintage Stamp of the Month

2009-10-21T16:53:00.000-05:00

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I just created some cute gift card holders using the gingerbread man from this set (see below) and I plan to do a tutorial here for you later this week. Please click on picture for a better view.

Cute as a Button Refrigerator Magnet

2009-10-21T06:58:00.001-05:00

This is quick and easy to make! I inked 3 craft sticks with my Palette 'Giverney Green' inkpad. Set aside to dry or use heat tool to set the ink. Stamp words on one of the sticks. Adhere sticks to form tree and add a star or button & bow to top of tree. You could also punch out a star from cardstock to top the tree. My tree trunk is an inked (brown) craft stick. Add photo, buttons and magnet to back of tree and you're done! To get a better view, simply click on the photo. Enjoy!

my TAC website

2009-07-24T09:26:00.000-05:00

If you would like to check out the products that The Angel Company (TAC) has to offer and see our stamp sets...simply go to http://avis.ismyangel.net. You do not have to sign-in or anything in order to view TAC's catalogue.

Paperwork Only Limited-time Offer

2009-07-24T09:19:00.000-05:00

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July stamp set offer

2009-07-24T09:18:00.000-05:00

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July VINTAGE stamp set offer

2009-07-24T09:15:00.000-05:00

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DOUBLE HOSTESS REWARDS

2009-07-24T09:07:00.000-05:00

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Hit the Beach!

2009-07-10T14:11:00.000-05:00

Hit the Beach - T-3112 - $8.95 is one of my favorite NEW stamp sets. LOVE IT!!!

Sock Hop!

2009-07-09T11:57:00.000-05:00

I recently attended TAC's annual Seminar (convention) in Wichita KS. The weekend was closed out with a good old fashion Sock Hop. This 5 piece stamp set also has a poodle, saddle shoes and pointy eye glasses. It was a cool evening and REALLY a cool stamp set! I am currently lobbying to get TAC to carry this set. It was only given out to those attending the Sock Hop. Love the above card sample featuring this stamp set and the scor-pal!

Chick Placards

2009-02-24T06:55:00.000-06:00

TAC came up with these darling placards that were stamped with the chick from the Fresh Spring Things (March promotion). I'm just itching to stamp names on them. They'll make a great addition to my Easter table setting. These would be darling for a baby shower too! Scroll down to see the stamp set that was used. The placards measure 3.5" x 4". After they are folded they measure 1.75" x 4". Don't ya just want to eat 'em up? To see the picture better, just click on it.

Ready for Spring?

2009-02-23T10:00:00.000-06:00

I'm ready for spring, that's for sure...and so is The Angel Company. TAC is offering a really specTACular special for March! Since this promotion is available only while supplies last, you'll want to order yours right away! Email me today so I can get YOUR order placed on March 1st!

http://www.theangelcompany.net/Promos_Flyers.html

HUGE PAPER SALE

2008-11-26T13:49:00.000-06:00

TAC is having a HUGE PAPER SALE from December 1st to the 31st. This holiday season, celebrate with family, friends and a feast of 9 FABULOUS Angel Company paper products that you will FLIP for! Get a head start on the holidays and spread some warm Christmas cheer with "Buy One Get One Free" options on some of our FAVORITE TAC paper products.

Purchase any product from our list of FAB FAVES and we'll send you another identical FAB FAVE product for FREE! Take advantage of as many "Buy One Get One Free" offers as you'd like.

To check out what the papers look like and see the FAB FAVE list, go to TAC's website (www.theangelcompany.net). Once you've checked them out and have decided which ones you can't live without (LOL) email me (KCAngel@lvnworth.com) and I'll be happy to get your order placed for you right away.

I'm SUPER EXCITED (as you can probably tell) and can't wait to order some of these for myself!!!

Christmas/Winter Holiday Giftbags

2008-11-08T23:03:00.000-06:00

I recently hosted a Holiday Giftbag Swap and thought I'd share some of the bags with you. All bags were done with TAC (The Angel Company) stamps and papers. Hope you like them!!! Just a heads up....the bags look so much better in person. Thanks to everyone that participated! Click on a bag to see who created it.

NEWS FLASH!!! CHANGE IN HOSTESS PROGRAM

2008-07-01T14:34:00.000-05:00

We were just informed today that there w/b a change in our TAC Hostess Program effective July 15th. This differs with what is printed in the new 2008 Fall/Winter Inspriation Book & Catalogue. Here’s the info we just received:

TAC Writes: Yesterday we reluctantly released an update to our Hostess Half Price Program as a result of being bombarded with continuous price increases and fuel surcharges due to current economic conditions and other factors. We know that our prices will continue to rise from vendors, some quite extensively, over these next few months and we are faced with finding solutions for what will become a problem. After releasing our updated Hostess Half Price Program (in which you could only redeem Hostess Half Price Items and Hostess Booking Items on rubber stamps and TAC™ papers or kits) we received some incredible feedback from our field along with some solutions that quite honestly, we hadn’t thought of. Finally, after sorting through enormous amounts of email we have found a solution, suggested by many of our Angels, which we believe will solve the issues we currently face and it’s a solution that works!

This new Hostess Half Price Program supersedes the Half Price Item update we posted yesterday (07/01/08). Effective July 15, 2008, the Hostess Half Price Program will operate as follows: For FUNshop Net Sales between:
• $100-249.99 hostesses may select 1 half price item from any item in our current catalogue
• $250-499.99 hostesses may select 2 half price items from any items in our current catalogue
• $500-749.99 hostesses may select 3 half price items from any items in our current catty
•$750 and above hostesses may select 4 half price items from any items in our current catty

Pease note: The Booking Bonus ½ price Item is being eliminated and will no longer be available on any order beginning July 15, 2008. While this is an unexpected hiccup, we are thrilled with this solution! By working together with our Angels we continue to grow and move in the right direction! These times that we have all faced lately have been difficult, but together we can find solutions that work for everyone and share the economic hardships which let us meet our customers halfway!

From Cereal Box to Gift Box

2008-03-09T22:19:00.001-05:00

This is something I came up with a looooooooong time ago because I needed to wrap a present late one night and couldn't find a box or gift bag (I live out in the country-25 minutes from town/shopping). First I sealed both ends of an empty cereal box, cut it in half, covered it with three pieces of 8x8 (Brighten My Day designer collection papers), punched a hole in each side with the crop-a-dile, inserted a 'twisted paper' handle (that I'd recycled from a ripped shopping bag) and it took only 5-10 minutes to make.

Remember that you can click on ANY of the pictures to see a larger version. I 'roughed' up the edges of the cow image before I adhered it to the box...but it doesn't show up very well, even when enlarged. I still need to add ribbon to the handle to finish it off. I hope you'll try it!

Tote Bag w/Lazy Susan

2008-02-28T18:56:00.001-06:00

If you're like me and bought your tote bag before the new ones with the build in lazy-susan came out, there's a way to have your bag spinning in no time! I bought a 10" lazy-susan at a Thrift Store for around $2 and it's made so much difference in my stamping/scrapping! Go for the wood ones as the plastic ones aren't strong enough to support the weight of a loaded tote bag. LOL (but so true!)

Tote Tag with an 'Avis' Twist

2008-02-28T14:25:00.000-06:00

Okay, as Murphy's Law would have it, when I put my Tote Tag on my bag (photo on left), half the time it flipped around to the back so all you saw was white paper. My twist to the Tote Tag is to create another mini scrapbook page and adhere it to the back (white side) of the Tote Tag. To keep the photo (on right) from getting scratched, I cut a piece of plastic from the rest of the stamp box. The plastic is secured to the photo with two crystal brads (Brights Crystal Brads pg. 86), the ribbons were added and then the photo was adhered to the scrapbook page on the right with adhesive.

My Stamping Buddy, Jackie!

2008-02-19T10:03:00.000-06:00

About 3-4 years ago, I started stamping with Jackie Lockwood. She's my friend, my neighbor and also my TAC customer. We get together almost every Monday morning at my house and stamp until early afternoon. It is a great way to start off the week and gives us both something to look forward to! This is a card that I designed for us to stamp last Monday and I thought I'd share it with you. We each make 24 cards, then we put these cards aside so we'll have a large assortment to give to our sisters for their birthdays. Thus, we make 'Sister Cards' on Mondays. We both have a lot of sisters and they enjoy getting a batch of handstamped cards that they can send out to their people. We mainly make 'Thinking of You' cards so by sticking to this generic theme, the exact same card can be sent to one person for a sympathy card, to another person for a birthday card and to a third person for a get-well card, etc.

The bottom of this card was done with the ScorPal. I scored the gridlines and then sanded them so they would POP!!!

Tote Tag

2008-02-18T07:26:00.000-06:00

Here is the first Tote Tag that I made and I'm totally loving it!!! My talented friend, Heather Scott, came up with the idea to use the lid from our stamp boxes (GWP, Level A sets, etc.) to create these adorable tags to hang on your bags! It is SO easy and quick to make, not to mention a whole lot of FUN. To make yours...you will need the lid from one of our stamp boxes, paper, stamps, ink, Designer Dries Clear Glue (pg. 122), a photo and one or two embellishments. Because you are attaching your photo (mini scrapbook page) to the back side of the lid, you end up with a 3D shadow box effect, so the embellishments that you add don't need to be flat.

After you have created your 'mini scrapbook page' you will want to attach it to the lid of the stamp box. Simply lay the lid on your surface with the flat portion down on the table. Place a

dot of DDCGlue on your index (pointing) finger and run your finger down the side of the lid. The glue will 'roll' right onto the lip of the box. When done, wipe your finger off on a damp cloth so you don't get glue on your photo (like I did), then lay scrapbook page on top of the glue and press gently to secure. Add ribbons, tied in a square knot, attach to tote bag, purse, etc. with a book ring.

Luggage Tag

2008-02-18T07:08:00.000-06:00

For all you Coluzzle lovers out there, did you know that TAC has a NEW much larger Coluzzle circle template in our catalogue?!!! It is called the Large Nested Circle (pg. 116). Of course that was one of the first things I had to purchase when our Spring/Summer Inspiration Book & Catalogue first came out! I used a flower stamp from 'Starburst Florals' and lines from 'Just a Note'. Punched a hole and set an eyelet with my Crop-a-dile and it was done! I did the same thing on the back so if the tag flips over, the info is still there for all to see.

Quick Halloween Bag

2007-10-31T16:47:00.001-05:00

I whipped up these Halloween bags this afternoon for my nephew and for 3 of my grandbabies. They are full of candy guaranteed to rot out their little teeth! I used regular white lunch bags and attached handles to them (from some cheap Halloween bags I'd found at the Dollar Tree). Two of the stamp sets that I used "Giggly Goblins" and "Trick or Treaters" are from the new Fall Supplements. The paper is from our Simply Spooky pack (which is on sale right now but quantities are 'limited' so it will go FAST. To finish the bags off, I used two TAC alphabets. Hopefully Maggie who is in pre-school will be able to recognize her official name of 'Margaret' on her candy bag. LOL

while supplies last...

2007-10-25T08:16:00.000-05:00

TAC has two promotions that I wanted to share with you right away because they are only available 'while supplies last' and I didn't want you to miss out on them! Please get your orders for them to me ASAP because these 'while supplies last' specials go QUICK and may not be available in November.

First, TAC is offering a SURPRISE BOX for $50. TAC says, "Everyone loves a great surprise, and we have gathered a wonderful array of our favorite products from past TAC catalogues and put together some amazing Surprise Box collections for you! These fun bundles of discontinued product have a retail value of at least $100! Available only while supplies last, don’t miss the opportunity to surprise yourself with the great papercrafting goodies found in these one-of-a-kind special boxes. Due to the special nature of this promotion, Surprise Boxes are only available while supplies last, and the products they contain are non-returnable and non-exchangeable.”

Second, this special is also starting now (October), TAC says, “A few of your favorite paper collections will be bidding you a heartfelt “good-bye” at the close of the Fall/Winter 2007 catalogue year. They will certainly be missed, but we promise some great new things are waiting to take their place. However, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to pick your favorite retiring collections at a wonderfully reduced price before they are all gone!
R-2500 Bella Flor and V-825 Kaleidoscope Brites were 19.95, now 10.00 (while supplies last). These 8 paper packs were 6.95 but are now 3.50 (while supplies last): Surf Shoppe, Simply Spooky, Vintage Holiday, Whimsy Blossoms, Finger Paints, Country Cottage, Metropolis and Lap of Luxury.

Fall/Halloween Cards

2007-10-20T10:24:00.000-05:00

October is rushing by. I had my cousin (Ginger) from WA and her best friend (Mary) from CA here for three weeks and we stamped like crazy. Here are some cards I came up with while they were here. On this first one I used the darling scarecrow from the "Everyday Events" stamp set. He was so easy to color. Anyway, ALL stamps, papers, etc. that I use on my cards are from The Angel Company. The front of this card is folded in half so it pulls out from the left to reveal the inside of the card. I used the coluzzle on this card as well.

What you probably can't see on this card is that I used Crystal Stickles (the glitter glue that TAC carries) on the bubbles coming out of the caldron. This cute little witchie-poo comes from the stamp set called "You're a Treat". I love using orange, purple and black on my Halloween cards. If you've made some TAC Halloween cards, I'd love for you to share them with me.

The words on this card come from a non-Halloween stamp set that's called "Creepy Crawlies" but I thought it went well with the spider. Since it is so hard to punch through multiple layers of cardstock, I cut a 1" strip of printed paper and punched three squares in it. Then I adhered it to the front of my card and punched the squares again to get rid of the white cardstock beneath and create a peek-a-boo look. I stamped the left front side of my card and I was done. Quick, simple but eye-catching.

I know that traditionally the word 'boo' is used with ghosts but since this bat looks so scary, I went for it. The scrap of decorative paper from the 8"x 8" Simply Spooky paper pack was 'sewn' to the page with one of the stamps from "Running Stitches". I will use Crystal Lacquer on the bat's teeth to give some much needed dimension. To keep the bottle from clogging when done, wipe off the top and then blow into the bottle to remove the lacquer from the nozzle.

This monochromatic card is my last and probably least favorite of the bunch. It really DOES look better than the photograph shows it! To begin, tear off about 1" of the white cardstock on the front left of the card, ink the torn edge and set it aside (opened) so the ink will dry and not make a messy line on the inside of your card. To quicken the process, use your heat tool. I make 10-20 duplicate cards so by the time I'm ready to continue, the ink has already had time to dry. Place a 1-1/2" strip of printed paper on the inside (left) of the card and you're done!

Gift Cards

2007-07-27T10:17:00.000-05:00

Several days ago I made some gift cards, at the request of my DH, and they turned out pretty good. Our swimming pool blew out/up on Father's Day so we recently bought a new pool and it is now OPERATIONAL. Yeah! My DH bought Home Depot gift certificates for the guys who helped him put the pool in so that is why he wanted me to make cards form them. It might be a little hard to see but the towel is glittered with Crystal Stickles. The flamingo flips up to reveal a pocket with a gift card inside. If you'd like the directions for this card, just send me an email!

Here is one that my friend Diane did that is exactly the same except it's turned on it's side.

I Am Now A Blogger

2007-07-03T09:15:00.000-05:00

Hi this is Avis Anderson. I'm a little slow on the uptake and am just now getting into the blogging world but as 'they' say, better late than never...LOL. I hope to post my ideas and news here. Please check back often to see some of my creations and what is going on in my life.