Challenge: A Little Paper

Simon Says Stamp challenge this week is using little paper, or larger paper in a small size, or... So, I am taking up the challenge while at the same time making a couple of birthday cards for my sons this week.

Play time! Distress markers, inks, Tim Holtz paper, stamps, etc. Ready for some fun!

I chose the ticket stub paper by Tim Holtz, and even ran it through the Big Shot to add texture! Small pieces of a larger one, and the tickets make a perfect background for my time traveling gentlemen. The time travelers are stamped on canvas, and then I used a water brush with my distress markers to get this look.

Love these new buckles, and I pulled out some distress ribbon I made, to add another element to the card.

Now, all that remains is choosing which card goes to which son...
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Flip Flops - must be summer!

What does a crafty person do with a pile of colorful dollar store flip flops?
Make them into a wreath for her friend's birthday who LOVES flip flops, that's what!

Easy project, I just glued the flip flops to a base, added some flowers, buttons, ribbons, and bling. I hope she enjoys her wreath this summer!
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Spring Home Decor

Here are a couple of little projects for spring that I just finished. These will brighten up the house! Thanks to some creative friends - Michelle, Tara and Tiffany, I had these kits to put together - easy peasy:)

As you can see, both have a garden theme and use the Secret Garden paper, and celebrate flowers and butterflies.

Isn't it fun to bring the outdoors in?
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Retirement anyone?

I've been working on some retirement albums for a few teachers lately who will be leaving us at the end of the school year. I used kits from my Kit Terrific Klub membership at Captured Moments to put these together plus a few extra items. One of the great things with working from a kit, is everything is coordinated. Albums are from We R Memory Keepers (love the divided pages). I themed each scrapbook to reflect the interests and teaching of each person. Inside are cards from fellow workers with a special message.

This book goes to an English teacher/softball coach.

This book goes to a foreign language teacher, and includes both a French and Spanish theme. Don't you just love that delicious pink?

This one is designed for a history teacher/soccer coach.
I hope they each enjoy this special memento from all of us!
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Tim Holtz and....fabric??

You have to check out his blog post to see the big news! WOW!!! Imagine the possibilities!
Congratulations on your newest venture Tim!!

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Simon Says Challenge: Inspired By...

I can find a lot of inspiration in the creative work of a number of people I follow, but I narrowed this challenge down to two of my favorite inspirations - Tim Holtz and Steampunk.
I also have a challenge with my art group to create a giant tag with a spring theme, and I think this works for that also.

Background and tried clear resist for the gentleman. It looked ok until I added the sky.

Used these on the bottom of the tag for the "ground".

Used these on the "sky".

Wanted the man to stand out more so went over him with the archival ink.

Stamped the air balloons with archival ink.

Working out some different ideas for the tag.

Up Up and Away for a spring adventure...tea anyone? Travel? Gardens? Imagination? Well, it says spring to me at least :)
Happy Spring everyone!
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Simon Says-Passport Challenge

I decided to do a scrapbook layout, since yesterday was National, or should I say, International Scrapbook Day! I also wanted to get in on the challenge at Simon Says Stamp, especially since I have missed out on the last couple of ones because I just could not find the time. So here is my Passport to Fun layout.

What do you say, to doodle or not to doodle? I'm going to also link up to The Purple Mailbox Layout Love Linky.

Sheila, you may have noticed some cool items on my layout that "flew" from you to me! Thanks!!
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