You Rock!

I've had this Extreme Guitar stamp from SU for some time now and this is the first time I've actually used it!  The intention I had when purchasing it was to do a wonderful background with the brayer - you know what I'm talking about I'm sure (like Michelle Zindorf's blog).  Well, it's not going to happen - NOT EVER!  All the tutorials, etc, using that brayer look so easy.  I just don't get it at all.  I had a MESS.  Nothing pretty about it!

So, I decided to just use a background stamp behind the main image and go with it that way.  I not only attempted the brayer - bit, but also was going to emboss the image.  But alas, no black embossing powder!  So I tried to use the Versa Mark, black ink, and clear embossing powder - but it just didn't look like I wanted it to.  (If you're getting the feeling this card was trying my patience, you're right!!!)  I'm not sure where this sentiment came from but it was great for the card as it'll be a birthday card for a 15 year old boy.  Oh, and by the way......that sentiment is NOT done on pink paper!  It just looks that way....every time I'd take a photo of this,  all was looking good except it looking like the sentiment was on pink paper!  As I said, this whole card tried my patience something terrible!!!  LOL!  The red background was done using the Square Lattice die from SU and this wonderful sketch came from The Sweet Stop.   I'll be entering this card for their challenge this week.

Thanks for stopping by.............
Lynn

Pets R Us for Stamps R Us

The theme for the challenge over at Stamps R Us beginning today is Pets R Us!!!  So for the next two weeks, you need to create something with a pet on it.  It doesn't necessarily have to be a dog or cat either.   I mean, it could be your goldfish, horse, lizard...just whatever suits your fancy!  Different people have different pets sometimes.  When I was younger my brother had an iguana for a pet!  Nasty little creature if you ask me and I was always just petrified of it.  I was afraid it was going to get out of its cage and get in bed with me!!

This little pup is from K n K Designs - our sponsor for the challenge.  So many cute images there and you really need to check them out.  I colored him with Prisma pencils and paper pieced his little "detective" jacket.  I used some Handsome Hunter (although it looks black in the photo), white, and some unknown plaid designer paper.  

Thanks for stopping by and be sure and check out the Stamps R Us challenge!
Lynn

Congratulations

I'm sure this had to be a CASE from someone - but don't know who it was as I made the card last year!  So if I've CASEd your card and don't give you credit I apologize.   I've just really been in a slump around here lately and haven't felt like creating much of anything - and then when I do, I'm not liking it!  So today you get to see a card I created last year.

I used the SU set called Go Graduate (and the sentiment is from Well Scripted - also by SU).  The embossing on the white background was done with the Swirls embossing folder.  I've used the "spotlight" technique (sorta) on the middle image - but if you really want to see this technique done right, go check out Jaydee's blog post from Wednesday!  She really made a wonderful card using this technique.

Thanks for stopping by........and hope everyone has a great weekend.
Lynn

DTD Blog Hop

It's time for another Dude Time Doodle Blog Hop!  It's going to be a fun Hop as you'll get to see all the new release images from Boni's STORE.  The Hop doesn't have a starting and ending point so no matter where you are, you're in the right spot.  Be sure and leave a little love at each stop because one of the DT members will be the Mystery Hostess of the Hop and one lucky commentor will receive one of the new release images for free - or another image of their choice.  In case you get lost along the way, here's a list of all the stops on the Hop:  Anne, Cleota, Hetty, Boni, Lynn (that's me), Tammy, Ruth, and Dude Time Doodles.

So......your next stop on the Hop will be Tammy

This dashing guy is called Robert Hood.......If I'm not mistaken, he's a very close relative to Robin Hood - like maybe his brother!!  He's also alot older than Robin - at least the Robin I always watched on TV when I was young......and oh, how I loved Robin.  I always thought it was so cool for him to rob from the rich and give to the poor.  I'm thinking maybe I need him around now to throw a few more coins my way for stamping supplies!  I wish that was a REAL gold coin on the card (that would buy A LOT of supplies) but it's just a charm I'm afraid. 

Also - before I forget.....Dude Time Doodles is having a Design Team call until June 15th.  Be sure and check that out at the Challenge Blog site.   And... Stamp-by-Step and DTD have partnered together and are offering discounts.  Stamp-by-Step is offering a 10 % discount to DTD shoppers.  The code to use for the discount is DTD10.

I'll be entering this in the following challenges:  Nettie's Digital Gems (childhood fantasy) and Paper Playtime (use a charm).

PLEASE NOTE!!!!!!  It seems that there are numerous problems with Blogger and Google at this time.  If you are having problems commenting on this post please e-mail me so your name will be included in the mix.  Or if you just want to e-mail, feel free to do so as I'd love hearing from you.  My e-mail address is as follows:  www.jimlynn01@yahoo.com

Thanks for stopping by and BE SURE and check out the Blog Hop!
Lynn

How About a Long-neck!

No....not a long-neck beer!!!  Just a long-neck giraffe!  I was rustling around tying to find something in my craft room the other day and ran across this jungle type print paper!   I thought it'd be the perfect opportunity to use this cute little giraffe stamp from CTMH (In the Wild).  I stamped him once and then stamped again and cut him out AND popped him up for some dimension (Whew...a lot of "ands" in that sentence!).  I also popped up the entire panel after adding the square brads and bakers twine.  The background around the giraffe is sponged using some Really Rust ink.

I've been out of town the last few days and haven't gotten to visit blogs!  I'll be playing catch up for the next day or two in order to visit all your creations! 

Thanks for stopping by........
Lynn 

Dude Time Doodles Design Team Call

The Dude Time Doodles Challenge Blog is looking for talented designers to work exclusively with digital artwork provided  by Bonibleaux Designs.  The call ends on 6-15-11 so you still have plenty of time to apply.  Visit the Dude Time Doodles Challenge Blog and click on the DT Call tab to find out all the details on how to apply!

Thanks for stopping by.....and visit Dude Time Doodles today to apply for a chance to be on the Design Team!!!
Lynn

Getting Dizzy

After looking at all the stripes and dots here I REALLY was getting a little dizzy!!!  I'll be giving this to my husband next week for our anniversary.  I never give him a mushy card - I mean he already knows I love him so why get all mushy about it!  LOL!   I also think he'd just have a stoke if he got a mushy card from me....that's just NOT ME!  

I know I normally post a card on Friday - but hey, today is Thursday right!  But it goes up today since I'll be out of town for a few days.  Besides that, sometimes you just gotta shake things up a bit and not be so normal!   You also get an additional treat today as you get to see the inside of this card!!!!

Now before you even ask........NO, I'm not taking blood pressure medication (although sometimes I probably need it!) and also this little couple (from Bugaboo) look nothing like Jim and I.  His legs aren't that skinny and my hair is alot shorter!

I'll enter this in two challenges - both with the theme Stripes and Dots:  City Crafter challenge (which is new to me) and Catch the Bug challenge.

Thanks for stopping by.......hope this makes you smile - and have a great weekend.
Lynn