3.10.2024

Today is a Perfect Day

 Hello, Fine Feathered Friends!
No?
Okay - hello, FRIENDS!!!

I have returned from Michele's and am "live" again - lol.  I had a couple of pre-dated posts so that it didn't appear that I feel off the face of the earth -- like THAT never happens to me! Lol
Tonight, I'm going to make this rather fast as I have a few "chores" still to complete before it's back to work tomorrow, so I'll get right to it.

I saw a few posts where people were joining over at Color Throwdown #783 - Peach, Sage and Cream.  I knew immediately that I had to play along, since I made the perfect panel while away.
Here is my card ~


While in the rush to put this card together, I totally forgot the cream, had everything proudly mounted on white, then UH OH!  While taking the photo, I remembered that it was supposed to be cream, so off I went back to the craft room.  Fortunately, this layout made it easy to recut the elements out of the first card and remount on cream!  It saved the day!

I ink blended the panel using CP Bellini, Orange Peel, Garden Party and Lime Rickey.  The panel was cut down, placed on the embossed base card and the sentiment foam-mounted.  Using the remaining portion of the panel (since I cut using the top edge), I added the horseshoe-portion to the inside, to bring the colors inside, leaving just the right amount of room for a hand-written sentiment ~


Supplies:
   WF - Rose background stencil, Nested Dome dies
   Alt. - Organic Linen e/f
   Alex Syberia - Spring Garden (sentiment)


That's it for me so I can zip this over to the challenge before I run out of time!
Thanks for the visit!!

Hugs,
TK





#pfcreateand connect - Class 1 w/Anett Gelencser

 Good morning!

I have another set of cards from the recent Create & Connect event, and while there are some beautiful cards, these two just struck a chord with me!  Anett made some beautiful designs, and I made very little changes to them because I was so smitten.  Here's my renditions ~


A folding easel card with top opening, the butterflies all made with the washi tape!  I haven't really gotten onto this bandwagon, but it sure makes beautiful cards!  Anette used a second stacked sentiment for the prop of the easel, where I changed it out to gems and a butterfly inside too.  I didn't take a flat photo but I'm sure you can image it.


This beauty absolutely captivated my heart!  Believe it or not, it is a pop-up window box, covered by the smaller frame so it lies flat for mailing in the envelope.  The colors, the design, everything... - you get the point, I'm totally enamored!  This card has already found its home, as well.

I wish I had taken photos of the card types, but I actually took all photos between the classes on our "hour rest", which is when I was compelled to clean, reset for next class and get a glass of water or cup of coffee!  The classes were amazingly organized though we did experience a couple of technical issues, but still amazing and fun to feel like you're sitting and chatting with these card superstars!  I have to admit, even with doing the "homework", I still was busy during class and didn't do much chatting -- I can multi-task, but apparently not listen to instructions, and follow the instructions and chat too - lol.

Since these are an all-NEW suite of products, I'm sending one of these off to play with Darnell at NBUS #60 and to Triple B challenge.

 



Supplies:
   PFS - Fluttering Butterflies stamps/dies/stencils/washi (NBUS); Stitched Octagonal coverplate; Notched Corner frame dies


Well, now that I'm back at home from an amazing time with Michele, I better get to crackin' and get laundry and cleaning caught up before work tomorrow!  My sincerest thanks to Michele and her husband for an amazing adventure and memories!

YES -
being hosted at Michele's place, playing in her amazing studio with new-to-me toys, meeting such a great people (Yes, her husband is pretty awesome too), and also meeting Marcia -- don't you know this gal (ME) is Blessed!

Hugs,
TK

3.06.2024

#pfcreateandconnect - Class 2 w/Lea Lawson

 Greetings!

Another day, another set of cards from the recent PFS Create and Connect event.  Class 2 was taught by Lea Lawson, Marketing Director, of Pinkfresh Studios!  She does a lot of live videos, you tubes, etc.  Due to having my homework done and supplies set out for each class, I didn't really change up these cards either.  I was, by the end of classes, getting more comfortable about what I could/couldn't do, the self-creating I could impose, etc.  Here are my two cards from Class 2 !


This card, while not captured, was stamped in Versamark and heat embossed in Princess Gold.  Lea had Hero Arts Iridescent Gold, which I am on the hunt for!  I couldn't really tell through the screens what it looked like but I'll bet it's amazing!  I did hear that it can freak you out at first, because lots of gold dust sticks to your panel prior to embossing.  However, she showed us that because there is no Versamark under those areas, it still wipes perfectly clear when the rest is embossed!  Amazing and I'm pretty sure I would've freaked out but it's so logical now.  I love the way the ink blending sticks inside the embossing from the coverplate to accent the card.  Oh yes, I forgot the bling prior to photographing so you'll just have to imagine some.


This card is softer in colors, but I'll bet you're wondering whose sticky fingers got all over my frame!  This was actually intentional.  You would randomly (prior to double layering) push your frame into Versamark, sprinkle on your powder and then heat set!  I will say that my first frame went straight to the trash bin -- too much!  My second frame was much better, but I decided to ink blend a little darker with the same color as the cover plate; however, I didn't seem to like it after I got it glued down.  Back to the drawing board, so I left this frame white and just layered it over the other.  While you can't see the shine in the photo, you sure can get a glimpse IRL.

Another card for NBUS #60 (Boy, I do hope no one gets tired of me or think I'm grandstanding)!


Supplies:
   PFS - Citrus Twist stamps/dies/stencils (NBUS); Stitched Octagon cover plate; Notched Corner frame


I want to thank you for the visit and taking time out of your day!  I hope you have a blessed week!

Hugs,
TK



3.02.2024

#pfcreateandconnect - Class 3 w/Mindy Eggen

 Hello, Friends, welcome!

Time I started getting cards posted from the recent PFS Create and Connect, February 2024!  I did my homework though maybe not enough, since this was my first event.  I didn't know what to expect, but my pre-organization was good - lol.  While I was able to keep up, I had a few "oopsies" along the way, and did a scramble or two.  However, I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend, but when it was all done, my brain was on overload, and I was sore!

These cards were designed by Mindy, and while I strayed some, I typically didn't stray much, and this was one of the classes -- so all the kudos to Mindy for supplying the design, colors and fun.  Here's my two cards ~


While the photos were taken after dark, in a basement with all the lights on (please forgive the shadows), I hope you can see the details.  For this one, I used a different color first layer and cut it down with the same die.  This card was fun, while outside my usual style.


My second card was blended softer, and I really enjoyed this card, although I was not comfortable at first.  I thought I would not enjoy the "blending outside the lines" -- yes, I'm one of those gals!  However, I really do love the card, and it has been mailed off already to a dear friend who fell, broke her shoulder/arm in several places and had an unexpected replacement surgery!
Yep, prayers going up for this friend!

ETA:  I'll be sending this to NBUS #60 for the new stencils, stamps and coverplate die


Well, that's it for me today, I'll try to be back soon, maybe some pre-arranged posts will be in order since I'll soon be winging across several states to meet a couple new, but dear friends for a few days!

Supplies:
   PPP - Scalloped Stencil, Hummingbirds & Florals & dies
   PFS - Stitched Octagons coverplate, Notched Corner frames

I hope you're having a great week!  I know I'm having AN AMAZING ONE!

Hugs,
TK




2.26.2024

A Step Out

 Hello and welcome!

Today I'm playing cards with Ida!  She chose a challenge photo, which I LOVE, and my eyes rested almost immediately on a couple of details.  Here's the photo ~


What details did you pick up on?
I'll bet you'll figure out mine right away!


1)  Turquoise, 2) Animal print, 3) Pink flowers on the end stand and 4) Layers!
Layers you ask?  I'm not sure why, but the layers from the couch and ottoman struck me -- even the fireplace appears to have layers with the two types of fascia.
I also tried to incorporate some type of palm frond but it just wasn't working with my flowers...

That's it for me, Friends, but do go see what Ida came up with!
Thanks again for the visit, and I hope you have an amazing week.  I know it'll go by fast for me, I'll almost be flying!

Supplies:
    Alt - Sweet Spray & die
   SB - Yana's Special Sentiments
   unknown dp

  Hugs,
TK