Sweet Wishes ATC

Sweet Wishes ATC

I created this ATC with a digital stamp from A Day for Daisies. I colored the image with MS Paint and enhanced the colors with chalks. The card is embellished with purple rhinestones, a green bow with pink polkadots and a metal charm that says "wish".

I am entering this ATC in the following challenges:

Crafts & Me - #94 anything goes
Wicked Wednesday - #42 sugar and spice ATC
Aud Sentiments - #59 inspiration on tag
Pile it On - #31 cute as can be
Simon Says Stamp & Show - what do you say
Tammy's Scrapin Corner - #21 anything goes
Jackson's Digital - #16 anything goes
Party Time Tuesday - #79 anything goes
The Stamping Boutique - #44 anything goes
LEJ Designs - #14 mystical, magical or mysterious
Dream Valley - #37 summer
The Crafty Pad - #181 things with wings
Digi Darla's Designs - things with wings
Secret Crafter - Sat. Challenge #196 bright & cheerful
Di's Digi Downloads - mystical creatures

I hope you find the time to view some of the above listed sites. You will be amazed by the beautiful design team work.

Skull Necklace - Paper Pendant

This skull cameo on a bowtie paper pendant necklace was handcrafted using a technique that I have developed. I call my paper jewelry creations Gypsy Paper Trinkets.

Gypsy Paper Trinkets are made from re-purposed paper. Layers of paper are transformed into wearable art using a technique that I have developed. They are textural and pliable, not completely glued flat like chipboard. Held sideways, you can count the layers of paper used as the base of the trinket. Designs are sealed for durability and moisture resistance.

This necklace comes with a 22" gold-tone chain and a spring ring clasp closure. The bow tie skull pendant measures 3" x 1.75". The skull is a digital stamp from Smeared Ink. The pendant is embellished with six golden rhinestones.

This necklace is listed in my Etsy Store.

See my blog for a tutorial on how to create layered paper jewelry of your own design.

Oh The Horror July S&S Challenge

Dr. Horrible Card

This month the "Oh! The Horror!" Challenge on Smeared and Smudged was based on the movie "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog". I didn't watch the movie but listened to the videos on Youtube to get a feel for the movie.

I used an image of Dr. Horrible I found on Google. I added the lyrics from the song "My Eyes" found in Act II of the movie. I used a raven from my "Quoth the Raven" digital set from Smeared Ink to add to the cards "creep" factor. The card is embellished  with tulle, a blue seed bead and two black rhinestones.

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafts & Me - #94 anything goes
Willow Sketchie - anything goes
ATC's with Attitude - #19 anything goes
Fat Pages with Attitude - #19 anything goes
Poodles Parlour - anything goes
Haunted Design House - #144 freakers free for all
Simon Says Stamp & Show - what do you say
Tammy's Scrapin Corner - #21 anything goes

Take a minute to look at the beautiful artwork displayed on the above sites.I hope you will be inspired to create a paper craft of your own!

Keys to My Heart Card

Keys to My Heart Card

 I had fun making this card. The heart and skull image is a digital stamp from Smudgetastic Digis. I created this card for a challenge on their Smudger Challenge Blog. The challenge was to incorporate a heart into your project. The card also meets the requirements for quite a few other challenges. See the list below.

I colored the image with MS Paint. I added a hat and the word "foxy" to the image. The card is embellished with a metal tag that says "my heart". I hope this will work for the "use a tag" challenges. I also added a scrap of yellow fabric for a jaunty bowtie, metal charms, glossy accents on the eyes and a seed bead for one of the pupils. I used gray, cream, brown and yellow for the July color challenge going on at Catch the Bug.

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafts & Me - #94 anything goes
The Paper Shelter - #74 metal
Willow Sketchie - anything goes
Aud Sentiments - #59 tag
Digi Doodle Shop - #118 lets get stripey
ATC's with Attitude - #19 anything goes
Fat Pages with Attitude - #19 anything goes
Poodles Parlour - anything goes
Card Makin Mamas - #50 recipe (1 image, 2 papers, 3 embellies)
Haunted Design House - #144 freakers free for all
Love to Create - #26 add a tag

I hope you like my "foxy" skellie heart and will also view the wonderful creations on the above listed sites.

Rock N Rolla July S&S Challenge

Card inspired by "Sail" Awolnation

I created this card for the Rock N Rolla July Challenge going on at Smeared and Smudged. The challenge was to create an art piece inspired by the song "Sail" by Awolnation. They have the video clip on their site. You will find yourself singing the song in your head long after you listen to it.

I used digital stamps from Smeared Ink. The wings came from the "Quoth the Raven" set and "Edgar" was a freebie I received from participating in their June Challenge. I colored the image with chalks. The wings were printed on green scrapbook paper. I attached the digital elements with foam tape to make the images "pop" off the card. The wings are mounted in the center so they appear free to fly away.

The card is embellished with a metal watch face and a turquoise button. I used Glossy Accents on the eyes and used a seed bead as a pupil in the larger eye. I like the look of tulle in my creations so I stapled that to the background paper before mounting it on the cardstock card. I added the words "sail with me into the dark". They are lyrics from the song.

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Smudgy Antics - pop art
Simon Says Stamp - anything goes
Crafts and Me - #94 anything goes
Willow Sketchie - anything goes
ATC's with Attitude - #19 anything goes
Fat Pages with Attitude - #19 anything goes
Poodles Parlour - anything goes
Digi Doodle Shop - #118 lets get stripey
The Paper Shelter - #74 metal
Crafty Creations - #18 buttons

Thank you for stopping to look at my card. Please visit the other wonderful sites I have listed above. You will be inspired!

Unusual Alice in Wonderland Challenge

Alice in Wonderland Card

I created this Alice in Wonderland card for a challenge going on at Poisoned Peas. The challenge was to create an "unusual Alice in Wonderland" card. I found the most peculiar Alice image I could find and then further enhanced her strangeness by further elongating her neck with buttons. It just so happens that some of my other favorite challenges require buttons this week. I colored the image with chalks and colored pencils. The skeleton key is a rubber stamp from Simply Betty Stamps. The key is mounted to the card with double glue dots to make it "pop out" from the card. The card is embellished with two yellow buttons, a turquoise ribbon bow and a golden metal heart lock charm.

Along with the Poisoned Peas challenge (#5 Unusual Alice), I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Fat Pages with Attitude - #18 anything goes
Crafty Bloggers Network - anything goes
Smeared and Smudged - buttons
Haunted Design House - #143 movie madness
Simon Says Stamp - anything goes
Crafts and Me - #94 anything goes
Crafty Creations - #180 buttons
Smudgy Antics - pop art
Creative Card Crew - #15 black card stock
The Paper Shelter - #74 metal
Phindy's Place - #114 button it

Please click on the above sites and see all the wonderful design team work on display. You will be inspired to get crafting.

Steampunk Challenge Card

Steampunk Card

I love working with vintage and steampunk images. I found this great image at The Graphics Fairy. They have wonderful designs that are free for crafters to use. I printed the design on scrapbook paper that reminded me of vintage wallpaper. I attached the design to a 5 x 5 black cardstock card. I used a rubber stamp from Hero Arts to stamp the words "Nothing is Impossible to a Willing Heart" on red paper. I then cut out the words, ransom note style, and added the saying to the card. The card is embellished with blue abaca ribbon, and steampunk embellies from the Tim Holtz collection.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Crafty Bloggers Network - #1 anything goes
ATC's with Attitude - #18 anything goes
Fat Pages with Attitude - #18 anything goes
Chocolate Coffee & Cards - #17 steampunk + metal
My Heart Pieces - use a circle
Vintage Artisans - #2 vintage steampunk
That Craft Place - steampunk
Tuesday Alchemy - #24 very vintage
Creative Card Crew - #15 black card stock
Simon Says Stamp - anything goes

I hope you like my steampunk card. Check out all the DT work and submissions on the above listed sites. You will be happy you took the time to look!

Vintage Steampunk Tag

Vintage Steampunk Tag

I created this tag with an image from The Graphics Fairy. This site offers a wide variety of graphics and images that crafters are free to use in their artwork. Check it out!

I punched out the image with a 3" paper punch. I cut a larger circle out of black cardstock to stabilize the image. I added the word "wings" to the design. The tag is embellished with a metal cog, two golden half-pearls, a pink metal eyelet and some colorful eyelash yarn.

I am entering this tag in the following challenges:

Divas by Design - #44 anything goes
Aud Sentiments - #59 tag it
Crafty Creations - #179 tags
Digi Doodle Shop - #117 anything goes
Little Miss Muffet - #39 circle tag
My Heart Pieces - use circle or square
Vintage Artisans - #2 vintage steampunk
Pile it On - #30 tag you're it
That Craft Place - steampunk
Crafty Bloggers Network - #1 anything goes
Tuesday Alchemy - #24 very vintage

If you like to craft, you will be impressed by the artwork displayed on the above listed sites. Take a minute to check them out!

Famous Monster ATC

Frankenstein ATC

I created this ATC with a movie poster image I found on Google. I printed the poster twice and then cut out "Frankie" and the word "Frankenstein". I used two "Frankie" images and layered them with foam tape to make the ATC dimensional. Frankenstein's face seems to be "popping" off the card. I enhanced the poster colors with chalks. I used some sparkly glitter glue and and lime green glitter on the writing. The background paper is stamped with a grate design from Smeared Ink. It is part of the Quoth the Raven set. I used a large gold seed bead for the bolt on Frankie's neck and some sequin cloth to give the card further dimension.

I am entering this ATC in the following challenges:

ATC's with Attitude - #18 anything goes
Wicked Wednesday - #41 famous monster
Haunted Design House - #143 movie madness
Smudgy Antics - pop art
Paper Shelter - anything goes
Crafty Bloggers Network - anything goes

Flaming Heart Brooch Winner

Flaming Heart Brooch

Thank you everyone who left a kind comment on my Smeared & Smudged "Bring the Heat" blog post. The winner of the brooch giveaway is "IKE". Please email your address to me, so I can get your pin in the mail.

Smeared & Smudged "BRING THE HEAT" Blog Hop

Blog Roll:

Tori

Black Dragon

Windy

Jane

Shell

Susan S.

Madelein Bouquet

Lady Brayton

Kristy

Glittery Katie

Alison

Lisa

Bombshell Stamps Blog

Wendy

Kathi

Dianne

                                                             
                                    Ike

Flaming Heart Brooch

When I first read about the "Bring the Heat" blog hop, I knew I wanted to use one of my newly purchased Milagro digital stamps from Smeared Ink. I just didn't know what to make. I like to make jewelry so I decided to make a brooch.

I printed the Milagro Heart on a piece of orange scrapbook paper and colored the image with chalks and colored pencils. I added red and gold glitter for the flames. I then cut out the image and laminated it with 7 ml. lamination paper. I used Mod Podge to adhere the word "hope" to a round turquoise mosaic ceramic tile and used varnish to seal it. The tile is attached to the pin with Glossy Accents dimensional glue from Ranger. I also used the Glossy Accents to encircle the tile with silver seed beads.

The pin measures 2.25 x 1.5 inches. An adhesive pin back was added to the back. The pin is attached to a page torn out of an old book that I altered using gesso and watercolor crayons. A piece of orange tulle is held on with the pin. I added the words "hope is a flame burnin' in my heart". These are lyrics from a song called "Hope is a Flame" by Zane Williams. A link to the song is here.

I hope you like my brooch. I am giving it away at the end of the Blog Hop. If you would like to have a chance at winning this brooch, please say so in your comment.

Now it is time for you to jump over to Kathi's site and see what kind of "heat" she has created.

I am also entering this brooch in the following challenges:

The Craft Place - anything goes
The Poodles Parlour - use a digi
Simon Says Stamp Show - no rules
Dream Valley - #36 anything but square
Crafty Bloggers Network - #1 anything goes
Crafty Sentiments Designs - blue & orange
LEJ Designs - #12 anything goes
Haunted Design House - music mayhem
Divas by Design - #44 anything goes

There are many beautiful creations posted on all of the above listed sites. You will be inspired to pull out your own crafting supplies and start creating!

Steampunk Skull Necklace

Skull Paper Necklace

This colorful skull with orange butterfly wings paper pendant necklace was handcrafted using a technique that I have developed. If you would like information on how to construct your own paper trinkets, I have posted a tutorial on my blogger.

Gypsy Paper Trinkets are made from re-purposed paper. Layers of paper are transformed into wearable art using a technique that I have developed. They are textural and pliable, not completely glued flat like chipboard. Held sideways, you can count the layers of paper used as the base of the trinket. Designs are sealed for durability and moisture resistance.

This necklace comes with a 20" silver-tone chain with a spring ring clasp closure. The chain on this necklace has a black enameled square link.The necklace comes packaged on a paint sample card in a cello sleeve.

This skull with wings pendant measures 4" x 1.75". It is embellished with a fabric bow and a rusty washer.

You can purchase this one of a kind necklace from my Etsy Store.

Flowers for a Friend

Tag

I created this tag with a digital stamp from A Day for Daisies. They are running an "anything but a card" challenge on their site. I colored the image with colored pencils. The tag is embellished with a fabric bow and three mini green pom poms. The layers and the embellies give this card a lot of dimension.

Along with A Day for Daisies, I am entering this tag in the following challenges:

Stampin for the Weekend - #13 tag
The Craft Place - anything goes
Our Craft Lounge - #125 tag it
The Poodles Parlour - use a digi
The Stamp Man - anything goes with summer colours
Simon Says Stamp & Show - no rules
Dream Valley - #36 anything but square
Aud Sentiments - #28 "friend"
Paper Makeup Stamps - dimension

There are some beautiful creations displayed on the above mentioned sites. Take a minute to look around. You will be happy you did!

Crochet Button Hair Pins

These colorful bobby pins are made from fabric covered buttons with beautiful crocheted detail. The button brads were purchased in the scrapbook embellishment section of the craft store. I used pliers to remove the metal brad prongs and then the buttons were hot glued to the bezels of 2" long bobby pins. The fabric button is one inch around and very dimensional.

This set of two bobbies come with an orange and cream colored fabric button. Tangerine is a big color for this summer. These bobby pins will really spice up your hairstyle.

You can create a set of bobby pins for yourself or these are available in my Etsy Store.

Summer at the Beach Card

Flip Flop Card

I created this card with an image from Designed 2 Delight. I colored the image with MS Paint and chalks. The card is embellished with layers of paper, net type ribbon, paper punched flowers, a multicolored striped ribbon, gemstones and real sand. It has a lot of bling!

I am entering this card in a multitude of challenges:

Paper Take Weekly - anything goes
Crafty Sentiments - summertime
Flourishes - #176 Summer
ATC's with Attitude - #17 anything goes
Fat Pages with Attitude - #17 anything goes
Chocolate Coffee Cards - #16 anything goes
Crafty Bloggers Network - #1 anything goes
Whimsy Stamp - #46 anything goes
Paper Crafting Journey - summer
Sweet'n Sassy - beach + sand
Totally Paper Crafts - #124 here comes summer
Crafty Calendar - fun in the sun
Catch the Bug - July anything goes
Incy Wincy - summer time
Paper Pretties - Beach Days
Tammy's Scrapin - #18 anything goes
Pile it On - #28 it's a shore thing
The Craft Place - anything goes
The Crafty Pad - #178 at the seaside
C.R.A.F.T - #162 splashy/water
Card Crafter's Circle - #30 summer holidays
Tuesday Throwdown - summertime
Sparkles Forum - #33 summer fun
The Stamp Man - bling it on
Simon Says Stamp & Show - layers

Please take a minute and check out the beautiful artwork displayed on the above listed sites. You will be delighted!

Summertime Fun ATC

Summer Fun ATC

I created this ATC with an image from Digi Stamp Boutique. I colored the image with MS Paint and accented with some chalks. The ATC is embellished with three buttons, real sand and Glossy Accents.

I am entering this ATC in the following challenges:

Cupcake Craft - #199 bright as a button
ATC's with Attitude - #17 anything goes
Crafty Bloggers - #1 anything goes
Papertake Weekly - anything goes
Sassy Cheryls - #122 anything goes
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - tags or ATC's
Whimsy Stamp - #46 anything goes
Wicked Wednesday - #39 life is a beach
Paper Crafting Journey - summer
Sweet'n Sassy - beach + sand
Totally Paper Crafts - #124 here comes summer
Crafty Sentiments - summertime
Flourishes -  #176 summer
Crafty Calendar - fun in the sun
Catch the Bug - July anything goes

Please check out all the card samples that design team members have created and posted on the above listed sites. It will make you smile!

Skull Necklace - Paper Pendant

I created this skull paper pendant necklace with a digital stamp from Smeared Ink. The oval pendant is 2" x 1.5" in size. It is embellished with five golden half pearls and a light turquoise tassel made from floss and a scrap of fabric.

This handcrafted pendant is hung on an 18" silver tone chain with a spring ring clasp.

I made this pendant for a "skull appreciation day blog hop". Step by step instructions are provided at this link.

Gypsy Paper Trinkets are made from re-purposed paper. Layers of paper are transformed into wearable art using a technique that I have developed. They are textural and pliable, not completely glued flat like chipboard. Held sideways, you can count the layers of paper used as the base of the trinket. Designs are sealed for durability and moisture resistance.

This pendant necklace can be purchase at my Etsy Store.

Paper Brooch - Steampunk Bird

laminated brooch

This Steampunk Bird brooch was made with an image from The Sum of All Crafts. The image is very unique. The bird was designed with scissors, rulers, wind keys and other steampunk wheels and cogs. The design was printed on light tan paper and shaded around the edges with a darker chalk. The bird is framed in a chain link border and the word "fly" was added.The finished design was heat laminated with 7 ml. lamination film. The brooch is durable and water resistant.

The Steampunk Bird Brooch is a 1.75" circle. The pin is embellished with a turquoise seed bead. An adhesive pinback is firmly attached to the back.

Brooches are little pieces of wearable art. They can be used to adorn clothing, purses, hats or any surface that you can attach a pin to.

If you like steampunk and one of kind, unique jewelry accessories, this birdie brooch is perfect for you. It is now available in my Etsy Shop.

Steampunk Raven Card

Steampunk Raven Card

I made this card with a digital stamp called "the watcher" from Delicious Doodles. They have a "recipe" challenge going on this week. I used one image, two circles and three metal pieces on this card. I colored the raven image with MS Paint. The card is embellished with lacy yarn, and three steampunk metal elements.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Charisma Cardz - #25 Anything goes
Forever Night -  #42 Steampunk + Metal
ATC's with Attitude - #17 Anything goes
Fat Pages with Attitude - #17 Anything goes
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - #16 Anything goes
Crafty Catz - #139 show us your metal
Delicious Doodles - #22 - 1,2,3 recipe
Frosted Design - circles
Totally Paper Crafts - digital image
Smudgy Antics - Anything goes

Take a look at the above listed challenge sites. You might be inspired to create a card of your own.