Here is a card I made for my dear friend and co-worker for her last day at the office we work for.  The office has been one roller coaster of a ride and I will be really sad to see her leaving.  She definitely brings life and fun to our office and isn't afraid to set some of the nasty truck drivers in their place when they come in grumpy or just plain mean.  Here's to you Robin!  I will miss my anime loving buddy!  Who else is going to call me out like Death the Kid when things aren't symmetrical???  You better still come meet me for lunch once in a while!  We will still have to get together once in a while (and maybe actually catch Brittany when she comes back to town some time...maybe we can even get Ed to hang with us some time!)  I will miss you!

Hi everyone!!!

I was recently asked to create a case to hold cards (gifts) for an upcoming wedding.  I was given a photo for inspiration and began going to work on it.  My first task was to find a vintage looking briefcase, suitcase, or chest.  I checked Michael's and the only chest they had was far too small.  I searched all over town including all of the local vintage/antique shops that I could find.  The last store I went to was a small shop that alters vintage items and resells them.  They did not have anything on hand but when I explained what I was looking to do...the owner said she thought she knew of the perfect suitcase and could have it on hand the next morning.  I went the next morning to check it out and although it was exactly what I was imagining in my head...I thought it would work perfectly and so I bought it!  Here are the results of my find and my work.

Original outside

Original inside

I made the top of the case a bit darker by adding some Melted Chocolate Dylusions and blending with a Inkssentials blending tool.

Inside top after gutting it

Inside bottom after gutting it (I left that padding there as it didn't want to come up)

Inside after applying Tim Holtz tissue paper with Mod Podge, applying Recollections Regent Street cardstock to the bottom sides, and inserted a cushion I made out of fabric, batting, and three flattened cardboard boxes.

Close up of cushion I made

After applying folded burlap and buttons with hot glue gun

Close up of rolled roses I made out of burlap and ribbon.  Leaves, small white paper flowers, and lace trim were bought at Michaels.

Close up of the banner.  I designed and cut the tags and letters on my Silhouette Cameo.  I cut American Crafts cardstock and Tim Holtz tissue paper the same size and applied them with Mod Podge.  I then added a square of Tim Holtz Frosted Film to frame the letters.  The letters were also cut on American Crafts cardstock.  Lastly, I added the ribbon, buttons, twine line, and burlap frame.

Close up of corner.  The leather flower was purchased at Michaels.

Before and After

Final product which includes decorated handle.

Close up of top.

Side angle.

 I had so much fun making this suitcase and I am super proud of how it turned out!  I am so used to only making cards and scrapbook pages that I was a bit unsure of myself.  I loved the challenge and was so inspired to make this that it only took me two full days to make it!  I can't wait for my next chance to make another one! 

Hi everyone!

It has been several months since I've done any coloring but felt like doing some today!  I colored this Simply Betty digi stamp with my Copic markers.  I'm pretty out of practice but I think it turned out ok.  The house image is a print and cut image from the Silhouette store.  There is another half to the image but I cut it in half to save space.  The sun is also an image from the Silhouette store that I cut on my Cameo.  I wanted to do some kind of hard working momma or housewife sentiment but the old brain just couldn't come up with anything clever so I just did a birthday sentiment on the inside.  That sentiment was done with my Cameo, the Chomas Creations pen holder, and a white Gelly Roll pen.  Hope you enjoy!




Copic colors used: Skin-E43 E42 E41, Hair-E09 E08 E11 E15 RV11 RV13 C3, Others-B000 B00 B01 B02 RV93 C1 C3 C4