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All Boy

I realized a couple of days ago, that I totally forgot to post the LO I made for The Color Room #102. I really don't know what I was thinking.....well yeah, I do.....last week I had to work overnight for 3 days, something I haven't done in over a year! By the time they called me in the first day, it was too late to get any sleep. And the next 2 weren't much better. I think I slept a total of 11 hours in those three days!!

Anyways...............here we go...........

All Boy

As much as I enjoy traditional layouts, I'm really beginning to love the mixed media look!! I won't go into lots of details and specifics here, I'm getting ready to head to bed. So, if you have any questions, just leave me a comment below, and I'll be glad to answer.

I love the Hampton Art alpha stamp doing a peek-a-boo behind the Dusty Attic gate!!

Drips are made with Ranger Colorwash Sprays....LOVE!!!! The Making Memories staples are from about 100 years ago, but they coordinate perfectly!!

Love this quote!!

Well that's it for tonight!! I'll be back soon, with more!!! I've got a number of pics awaiting my photoshoping skills....hehehehe....still a newb!!!

Happy Scrapping!!

Lynne

March IARCC

A while back, my DIL Carol and I were sharing funny stories, and of course I had to include some of my youngest son Dan (her hubby). I was telling her that one day I was a little perplexed, because Dan had the broom out......definitely NOT normal for him. Anyways, I asked him what he was doing. "Mom, I'm brooming!" I laughed so hard at him!! Of course I had to explain that it's called sweeping and not brooming......he just didn't quite understand that one!!

Back to my conversation with Carol......she thought that, that would make a good LO, or at least a funny one!! Naturally, I told her to get me some pics!! Poor Dan!!

Brooming

The challenge this month at I Am Roses, is to use the colors, green, gold and glitter, with a Spring or St. Patrick's Day theme. You also had to use at least 2 different I Am Roses products.

Since this LO was made for the March Challenge at I Am Roses, I thought that I would tell you about the flowers first. I used my absolute faves here.....the Big Gardenias - yellow (GB4-142), which I misted with LSG Starburst Sprays in Glory of the Seas Gold and one in Wake Me Up Before You Go Gold. There are gorgeous Daisies (D1-15) and Cherry Blossoms (S3-152), on which I used LSG Embossing Powder in Midnight Pewter Obsidian. Of course I added some Green Leaves (ZQ-LO-0) and black Skeleton Leaves (KI-275).

All of these gorgeous flowers are layered over papers by My Mind's Eye (there's my glitter) and Authentic. As well as a Journaling tag by Recollections and a postcard from Making Memories.

In this closeup, you can see just how gorgeous these flowers are....and why they're my faves!!! And you can see the shimmer of the LSG Starburst Sprays. I also added a bit of Distress Stickles in Crushed Olive on the green leaves. The little transparency butterflies are from K&Co. The bingo piece is Maya Road.

An Art Warehouse rubon expresses my (minimal) journaling. I purposefully used 2 different alphas, to drive the point home, on my title. Alphas are Cosmo Cricket and Rebecca Sower/Sticko. Of course that's a Tim Holtz diecut just below the pic....Iron Gate.

To round out the LO, I also added 2 wood flourishes from Kaisercraft, which I painted in Licorice by Folk Art/Plaid. I also layered some T!m pen nibs over top. And more T!m Idea-ology pieces, this time the clock, spinners and brads are tucked next to my journaling.

I had a blast making this LO, and completing this project for the March Challenge. So, go check out the I Am Roses Blog, and while you're at it, go pick up some of their gorgeous flowers here.

Til next time,

Lynne

Ok, so I'm NOT dead!

and....I haven't fallen off the scrapwagon either!! LOL It's just that life has a way of getting your attention. I work in retail, and as you know, the holiday season is big business....so there were lots of extra hours worked during that time. Then I got very sick the week of Christmas....it took me almost 3 weeks to get better, only to get it back again about a week and a half ago!! So in all, I was feeling good for about a week or so!! Not fun! During the 'well' time, I planned on updating this blog.....but the weather would not co-operate with me, so that I could get pics done!! I really need to get a ligthbox!! If anyone knows where I can get one cheap, or how to build one (keep in mind....simple!!!), please let me know.

Anyways, I don't plan on leaving you hanging like this again, it's been way too long....so long, that I had to look up my Typepad password!! LMAO! Christmas is long gone, but my LOs aren't....so that's as good a place as any to start.......so grab a cuppa....this is going to be a long one! Oh, I almost forgot, the majority of the products used in these projects come from my Swirlydoos kit!!! Check them out!!

Santa, Define Good

A cute little pic of my Grand-son Mason, sitting on Santa's lap....and the only reason he went up there, was cause Santa was giving gifts out to the kids!!! Otherwise, he gets scared and cries!! This past year has been a rough one for Mom, Mason's made a few 'huge messes' that cost some big $$ to clean up!!! So this title is definitely apropos!

I love layering my papers, and the G45 and BoBunny papers were just perfect for this LO. I used a Martha Stewart snowflake punch to do Lisa's punched circle technique........love this technique! The Bingo card is my own design (minus the Santa sticker - Simple Stories), something I'm thinking about re-vamping, and putting on Etsy.

These Dusty Attic ornaments, started life as one piece. I cut them apart, and slathered them in Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Spray in Poinsettia Red Gold. Then accented with some gold Smooch, and Snow-tex. So if you're wondering how I remember all of that....well I do write down every product I use, for each and every project I make....I've got about 2 composition books full!

My title is American Crafts Thickers....my fave chipboard alphas, also accented with some Snow-tex. The border sticker is K&Co and I sprayed it with LSG Starburst Spray In Ponderosa Pines Olive.

I shaped a gorgeous Prima floral spray into a semi-circle, glued it down, and then added some small Prima Poinsettias in between. The large green poinsettia is from Ashland (Michael's). The I Am Roses skeleton leaves, were first misted with water, and then coated in Lindy's Stamp Gang Embossing powder in King Midas Gold and embossed. The little dropplets of water actually hold the embossing powder in that shape, and it gives more texture to the leaves.....it's a real cool technique, which my pic doesn't capture very well. I have no idea who made the swirl (I didn't write that down...ugh!), but it's covered in gold Smooch  and Snow-tex. The little Santa bag sticker is also from K&Co.

All I Want For Christmas

Another cute pic of Mason, this one was taken by my DD Ashley.....I think she's got an eye for it!!

More BoBunny and Kaisercraft papers. The sheet music is vintage....love! More Martha Stewart border punching...lots of grunging of papers in Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I matted my pic, and then placed it over 2 huge snowflakes, they are real ornaments....from Walmart. The chipboard tag is from SEI.

So simple.......vintage book paper, layered over Tim Holtz/Sizzix diecut reindeer. Bling collar was in my stash, it could be Webster's Pages.

I was totally inspired by Lisa's Poinsettias, and wanted to make one for this LO. I was kickin myself for not purchasing those Spellbinders dies....cause of course, as soon as I wanted them, they were sold out everywhere! So I improvised....I found a free template online, and used that to make my smaller version. Of course I sprayed it with LSG Creme Brulee Cream, and edged it with Ranger Liquid Pearls in Bisque. The snowflakes in the center are punched from another Martha Stewart punch and misted with LSG Gator Gumbo Olive and edged in Adirondack Dimensional Pearls in Lettuce. The little pearls in the center are beads from my stash. The under petals of the flowers got the same treatment as the snowflakes.

My golden leaves are made from alcohol inked (caramel) vellum with another T!m die, and over misted with LSG Creme Brulee Cream!! If you try this technique, be careful when you heat set them (you'll need to as the spray doesn't soak in), as the paper becomes very brittle. So you'll want to scrunch your leaves first, and then let the heat take over the shape.

I also added another small poinsettia from Prima, sprayed with LSG Poinsettia Red Gold. Metal accent is from TPC Studio. Berry spray is from Petaloo. Diecut pinecones are K&Co. Little fern leaves are punched Bazzill cardstock using a Martha Stewart punch, and then inked with Ice Spruce DI. The metallic fibers around my pic is from Webster's Pages. Here's another view....

Just love how that poinsettia turned out!! It took me a few tries to get the look I wanted, but it was well worth the effect!!

So that's the only 2 Christmas LO's I've made. I plan on making a mini album with the rest of the pics (maybe another LO or 2). I have loads more to show you, but I'll space it out over the next week or so. Meanwhile I actually took pics of some new products for my Etsy store, and when I get them uploaded, I think I'll do a RAK....so stay tuned for pics!

Thanks for dropping by.....and leave me a comment. Since it's been so long, I'll start keeping track from this post, for the RAK!!!!

Love,

Lynne

 

 

 

Sweet Moments

So, I'm still having trouble leaving comments on your blogs!! But, I've got the guru working on it!!! Yep, he's stumped.....he tried everything I did, and nothing worked. Seems like it's a re-directing thing. Which means, that if your blog re-directs me to another page to leave a comment....I can!! If it doesn't re-direct me....well, that's where the problem is. Anyways, he's checking into it!! Hopefully it'll be fixed soon!

Meanwhile, here's one of my latest projects......

 
I love this pic of my grand-son!!! And not just because of his shirt!!!! LOL

Paper is Webster's Pages....love, love, love!!! I did a bit of fussy cutting (beige paper layered on the blue), and made the blue flower from Recollections cardstock, and my fave Cricut Cartridge.... Home Decor! Leaves were die cut using a Tim's Tattered Leaves die and embossed with a Sizzix folder (can't remember which one).

I used a lot of Tim products on this one, including the heart cut out of grungeboard, clock in chipboard, an ornate plate, a lot of distress ink, distress stains and alcohol inks on the WP resin heart.

Of course I had to add some flowers from I Am Roses and Making Memories. The little wood butterfly is Kaisercraft, slathered in Faded Jeans DS.  I also added a bit of glitz on the flowers and leaves, with some Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays and a touch of Ranger Stickles in Black Diamond, on the edges of the clock. WP alphas make my title.

This was definitely a 'clean & simple' layout for me!! Yeah, it's true, I love lots and lots of layers, and embellies!!

Well, that's all for tonight!! Working early in the am, so I'm off to bed!!

Happy scrapping!!

Lynne

Gentle As A Lamb

Wow!!! I just realized that it's been 3 weeks since I last posted!! Ugh....that's what preparing for inventory in a big box store, will do for you!!! But now, I'm on Vacation!!!! Doing the happy dance!!!!!

So what's new? Well, I've been putting some final touches on some new items for my Etsy Shop. I worked on a few LO's including the September project for Scrapbudz. And I applied for another DT position....this time at SEI. Nope, I didn't make it. All things considered, I'm not devastated!! Not that I didn't want it!!!!

Anyways....here's one of my newest LOs......

 
Lots and lots of older products on this one!! I went a little paper crazy last week, and ordered a bunch of new Prima, Graphic 45, Authentique, Glitz, and 7 Gypsies!!! I'll have enough paper to wallpaper the entire house!!!

I love this pic of Mason....and he's doing well. Talking a mile a minute, and driving Mom crazy!! Back to the LO....papers are BoBunny, October Afternoon, K & Company, My Mind's Eye and Tim Holtz. Cardstock is Coredinations. Minimal distressing, but lots of layers. And definitely not papers that most folks would put together, but I love the eclectic look, AND I'm using up my stash!!!

 
Chipboard Iron Gate is part of a set from Dusty Attic. I used a ton of Lindy's Stamp Gang on it. Starburst Sprays in Gossamer Gold, Ramblin' Rose Red & Jack In The Pulpit Teal. If you have not tried their sprays....you are totally missing out!! And we haven't even talked about their Magical Micas & Embossing Powders yet!!

Pointing Hand stamp is Tim Holtz....colored with Prismacolor Pencils and a touch of LSG's sprays over top. Decorative trim is from Hobby Lobby. Punch is an oldie, but goodie from Martha Stewart. I used a Sizzix embossing folder, Starry Night, on the Coredinations cardstock. Diecuts are My Mind's Eye and K & Company. Grungeboard Gears are Tim Holtz, with Distress Inks and LSG sprays over top. Stickers are Doodlebug Design, and Making Memories. The little acorn is from Love, Elsie. Brads are MME, Stella & Rose. I also added some Espresso Dimensional Pearls on one of the diecuts.

Since I didn't make the SEI DT, I thought that I would start sharing some of my projects......one at a time of course!

 
This one of my DD Ashley, Mason & SIL Mike, was made using all SEI products, except for a bit of inking & embossing. See the pinky butterfly..., yep metal filigree from SEI....he was copper colored!! I used some LSG Aurora Amethyst Embossing powder over top....love it!!!!

I'll be adding the new stuff to my Etsy shop this week, and then I'm doing a RAK!!! So stay tuned!!!

"What A Wonderful World" for Scrapbudz

After a couple of months of compiler & runtime optimization errors, not to mention having issues leaving comments, not being able to get to some blogs, not seeing 'add to cart' buttons (sigh!), and then there was the 'updates' every couple of minutes (so it seemed), cause it just couldn't update with all of those issues!!......my computer is fixed!!! Gotta give my son Dan the kudos!!! He did a lot of research to figure out what would work best with Adobe Photoshop, Cricut Design Studio, my new camera, etc and then he still had to format the whole thing and start all over again!!! Now, I have Windows 7....YEAH!!!! So hated Windows Vista.....definitely not a stable operating system!!! And of course Internet Explorer 9!!! And it even works with Typepad!!!!

 

Thanks Dan!!!!!

So very thankful for all of your hard work!! And so very happy that you live close by!!! LOL

 

And now, onto my newest project for Scrapbudz ........

I Said To Myself "What A Wonderful World"

 
I love this pic of my Dad and my Grand-son Mason sitting together on the steps. Whenever, Mason would feel anxious, or wasn't sure about something, he would always go up to Grand-pa, so he could feel secure!! This pic shows one of those moments.....and that certainly gives me 'a wonderful world' feeling.

As you've probably already guessed, this months Latte & Cream Challenge was 'browns'. Love the monochromatic look......but I had to add that little G45 piece on the car.....it just needed it!! BoBunny paper is from one of my Swirlydoos kits that I sub, and some scraps from Graphic 45 & 7Gypsies.

 
Clock diecut is Tim Holtz/Sizzix, and I used chipboard from Wal-Mart. All I did was to distress it with Tim's Distress Inks in Vintage Photo & Walnut Stain. Tiny Type alphas are from Cosmo Cricket.

 
More Tim/Sizzix dies.....love this car!!! I've used this diecut so many times!! Again, I just inked it up with Tim's DIs and then misted with Starburst Sprays from Lindy's Stamp Gang. Stickers are from Rebecca Sower/Stickopotamus, The Paper Studio & Glitz. Ticket is from SEI.

 
Large alphas are from American Crafts. Large eyelets are from Dritz, and they're normally used on fabric, but I wanted the brass color, and the larger holes. Seam Binding is from Hug Snug, and is hand dyed.

Remember when I said I was going to do a RAK soon? Yeah it seems like forever ago......well I'm gearing up for it. I've got a lot of mini kits, and products made up to put in my etsy store....just have to take pics and upload!! I'll probably be doing the RAK at the end of August. Right now, we are in the middle of preparing for inventory at work.....and I'm working more. So, stay tuned..............

Love ya,

Lynne