Thursday, May 26, 2011

The Green Lantern!!


Okay, so I am a super-hero dork!  If you know me, then you already know this - and it's not new "news".  Well, I am anxiously awaiting The Green Lantern movie staring Ryan Reynolds.  He has become one of my favorite actors.  I find him to be very witty.  I have to say my favorite movie is Blade Trinity.  I absolutely love him in that movie!  I have already informed my hubby that if he does not take me to the movies, I will go by myself!  Come June 17th you will find me at the nearest theater watching The Green Lantern in 3-D.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

April Weekend Workshop: 6x6 Mini Showcase Album


The April weekend workshop featured the 6x6 My Creations Memory Showcase accordion-style album.  The album features 6 pages with chipboard covers.
The technique used is fun-flock.  I learned this technique from Jeannette Lynton's blog the founder and CEO of CTMH).  http://www.jeanettelynton.com/  Jeannette's blog is full of fun tips and techniques.  Her blog is updated regularly and is on my "favorites" list.  So, I visit it frequently.
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 This is a view of the two back pages.
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  This view is the 2 right side pages in the front.
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 This view is the 2 left side pages in the front.  (The front has four pages)
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I used the 2" scallop circle punch to create this layered flower.  I ink distressed the edges, crinkled, mashed and wadded up the scallop circles to give them a nice distressed look.  I added a white fiber flower from the RETIRED Mini-Medley Accents:  White Daisy.  I love these flowers and still use them even though they are retired from the catalog.
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 This is the "accordion" view of the back side. (the back two pages)
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This is the "accordion" view of the front four pages.
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This is a quick re-cap of the Jeannette's technique of coloring Fun Flock:
Place white Fun Flock in a zip lock bag (I placed it on wax paper)
Place a few drops of re-inker in a Spray Pen and then add water.  Shake well.
Mist the Fun Flock.  Allow it time to dry (I let it dry overnight).
Stamp your image and cut it out.  (I also ink distressed the edges)
Using a Bonding Memories Glue Pen I added the adhesive to the areas I wanted Fun Flock.

April 3-Card Workshop

For the April 3-Card Workshop, we will make cards for Easter using the Sophia Level II Paper Pak.
Inks used:  Tulip, Goldrush, Pear, Hollyhock

Card #1
Wishes:  Simply Said Pg. 15.  This is a 7x5 card and I modified it to fit a 5 1/2 x 4 1/4.
Stamp Set:  A Hop
Sweet Leaf Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
Chocolate Buttons Basic Assortment
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 Card #2
Wishes:  Stay left Pg. 55.  This is a a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card
Stamp Set:  Heartfelt Treasures & In the Month of April
White Daisy RicRac Ribbon
Designer Ribbon Rounds:  Sweet Leaf Collection
Brad Assortment:  Pink
Dimensional Elements Monograms:  E
2" Scallop Circle Punch
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Card #3
Wishes:  Simply Said Pg. 17.  This is an 8 x 3 1/2 card
Stamp Set:  Holiday Hoopla & In the Month of April
Sweet Leaf Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon