It's a Pear Thing again

So once again I will say, "I have no earthly idea why I love pears so much." Perhaps it's a body image thing, LOL! No real stamping talent shown on these cards, as I used my Cricut Joys of the Season cartridge to cut out the card. I am so happy it has a pear in the cartridge! So I hope you enjoy them anyway. I had a great time coloring the pears.

Paper Temptress is Guest Designer for Hearts in Touch

This is like a dream come true, LOL! I get to use my favorite stamps :Hearts in Touch, along with my favorite papers from The Paper Temptress.

This card is a gate fold card and I used stamps from In my Garden sheet, along with Starburst Lichen and Canyon Brown Columns paper from PT. Can you believe how beautifully the Starburst Lichen embosses? It is picture perfect and so textural.

I know I have not posted in a very long time and I have much catching up to do. I have so many cards to post using PT paper and HIT stamps. I am hoping to find time very soon.

And the Winner Is.........

Sue Thiel! Congratulations Sue!
The winner was chosen by Random.org. which scrambles the entries and picks one. There were 62 comments and Random.org chose comment #25 which turned out to be Sue.
Thanks for playing everyone. I hope to see you all at my next give away!

Blog Candy Give Away!

This is a dynamic duo giveaway. You have a chance t0 win Hearts in Touch Structures sheet # 123, along with a paper assortment from Paper Temptress.

Both of the above cards use Cryogen White paper from PT. It is a yummy sparkly paper and the sparkle shows through whatever coloring medium you choose. The second card also uses Flower Soft Vintage Christmas on the trees on both sides of the house.

Leave a comment and a winner will be chosen by random.org by next Saturday May 9th.

GOOD LUCK!!!

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News Print Reveal Technique

This is a new technique from Technique Junkies. If you don't subscribe and you love techniques, what are you waiting for?

I love how this card came out and I especially love the rivets on the bottom. They look like Levi rivets, don't you think? Next time I make this card, I will try it in denim.

Enjoy!

Checkbook and Beaded Pen Gift Set

I made this project for the Paper Temptress Blog. I used Velvet Touch cream paper which is just wonderful. It has such a lovely feel to it and takes ink like it was made for it. After I let the ink dry a bit, I blended the images together with my finger. The ink seemed to just "melt" into the paper. All stamps are from Hearts in Touch.

Clocks for Gifts

I made these clocks for the Paper Temptress blog, using all of the wonderful papers she has to offer.

Here are the instructions:

Cut one piece of c/s to 4 1/2 x 11 inches. This will be the outer part of the clock.

Cut another piece of c/s to 4 1/4 x 11 inches. This will be the center part or mat.

Attach both pieces together with d/s tape so that you have an even border between the two pieces of c/s ( as you would when layering a card front.)

Score at 3 3/8 inches from one side

Score at 3 1/8 inches from the other side.

Now when you fold it, you should have a 4 1/2 square center.

When you purchase your clock works (easily found at most craft stores and inexpensive) make sure you buy one with a short shaft, or else it will protrude too far out from the base of the clock.

Find the center of the piece by measuring from corner t corner on opposite sides and mark where the lines intersect.

Make a hole large enough to fit the clock works into. You may have to pad the back of the card to the clock works to make it sturdy. I use mounting tape for this.

Now you can improvise on these instructions and add embellishments to your clock. I did mine a bit different for the Father;s Day clock. I only used the 4 1/2 sheet of paper ( a sturdy weight) and then cut the center piece 4/1/4 square.

I hope you will give it a try. Email me if you have any questions.