Expressions By Inga

Easter's Coming

2012-03-01T21:38:00.001-08:00

I know it's only March 1st and Easter is still aways off. But in our home I just took down Christmas ( I know I'm one of those who's not in a hurry to take down her favorite holiday) So Valentine's Day gets no recogniton in the form of Decorations and nothing for St Patrick's Day ( I'm Danish not Irish) so of course Easter will get a prolonged display of decorations in our home. Being a Christian, it's such an important holiday to celebrate. I love to decorate the Dining room table in a big display. It's not a place we eat at except for special occasions.

I don't craft like I use to but, I saw this Easter Egg wreath on Pinterest and just had to do it. I made my wreath bigger and used 72 eggs. Cindi Butler has great pictures and instructions. http://cindis.blogspot.com/2009/03/moms-do-some-grass-this-month.html It was so easy to do so Thank you Cindi.

Happy Valentines Day..

2012-02-14T22:38:00.000-08:00

This is the Valentine I made this year for children, I should say my grown children. I so enjoy creating expressions of love for my family. Will include supply list a little later.

Happy Valentine's Day to all you out there who happened to stop by....

Fabulous Day Card

2011-12-04T16:32:00.000-08:00

I created this card for my Beautiful niece Kami who is now a grown woman, But I will never forget her coming home from the hospital after she was born in a Christmas stocking. I have a picture of her laying under the Christmas tree. She has grown into a wonderful christian woman who's family is her JOY.

Ink: SU: Basic Brown.

Stamps: Papertrey: Signature Greetings

Paper: SU: Whisper White, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Chocolate Brown, Rose Red, Soft Sky. Colorbox: Flea Market.

General Supplies: SU: Basic Pearls, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Spellbinders Dies: Pennants, Scalloped Oval and Regular Oval,

Ribbon, Tooth Picks, Acrylic Paint. Marvy: La Plume Pen, Small Flower Stickers, Adhesive Dots, Dimensional Dots.

Challenges I am submitting this card in: http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/12/sketch-time-challenge-113.html

http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/2011/12/sketch-144.html

Gentle Wings Sympathy Card

2011-11-23T23:00:00.000-08:00

Another Sympathy Card, my heart hurts for those who are left behind to grieve. God is our great comforter and I pray that He will be with Kit and her family at the loss of her mom.

Ink: SU: Soft Suede. Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Tea dye

Stamps: SU.

Paper: K & Company: Ancestry Paper Pack, , Stash,

General Supplies: Pink Paislee: Butterfly Garden Pop ups, Tim Holtz Alterations Die, Sizix: Styled Labels, Branch & Leaves Die,

SU: Basic Pearls Lace Ribbon, Adhesive Dots, Dimensional Dots.

Challenges I am submitting this card: http://cr84fncolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2011/11/cr84fn43.html

Mom's 91st Birthday Card

2011-11-22T23:26:00.000-08:00

It's not every day you are 91. I created this card for my mother-in-love who has been a vital part of my life for 44 years. A wonderful Godly woman whom I am blessed to have in my life. To make the card special I made a paper tissue flower. Which was inspired by the Tissue Paper Flower Tutorial by MONA PENDLETON OF CupCakesCreations using the Spellbinders Scalloped Circles dies.http://cupcakescreations.blogspot.com/ Love her Blog

Ink: SU: Black

Stamps: SU.

Paper: DCWV: The Luxury Stack, SU: Whisper White, Stach,

General Supplies: Tissue Paper, Spellbinder Die, Ranger Stickels Glitter glue. Rhinestones Brad, Recollects Pearl Tape, Ribbon, Silver Cording

Adhesive Dots, Dimensional Dots.

Challenges I am submitting this card

http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/2011/11/sketch-142.html

It's A Circle Thing - MOJO Monday 213

2011-11-01T21:03:00.000-07:00

This card is for my Sister-in-law Sam. I thought it would be fun to try my hand at a Circle Card.

Ink: SU: Basic Black. Really Rust

Stamps: Verve Stamps: Birthday Phrases

Paper: Stach, Retired SU, Vellum.

General Supplies: SU: Large Oval, Small Oval,Leaf Punch, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Spellbinders Dies, Recollections Adhesives Rhinestones, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Die-Namics: Upsey Daisie, Adhesive Dots, Dimensional Dots.

Challenges I am submitting this card at:http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2011/10/mojo-monday-213.html

Fall Blessings

2011-10-26T15:22:00.000-07:00

This is a card I made for my daughter and her family who live in North Carolina, With living here in California, I am a long way away from her but she is still very close in my heart.

Ink: SU: Basic Black. Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Vintage Photo

Stamps: SU: Versatile Phrases, Graceful Words
Paper: SU: Summer Sun, Garden Green. Kraft and Paper Stach.
General Supplies: SU: Large Oval, Leaf PunchPunch, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Adhesive Dots, Dimensional Dots, Twine.

Challenges I am submitting this card at:
http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2011/10/mojo-monday-212.html
http://pinkleart.blogspot.com/2011/10/sunday-stamper-week-177-forever-autumn.html

A Felt Flower Card for Coleen

2011-10-24T14:13:00.000-07:00

This card is for one of my Crafty friends Coleen. I saw this darling felt flower on a card and wanted to try my hand at creating one. when I did so checking I found out it was created using the Fringe Flower Die from Lil’ Inker Designs which I didn't have. They have a great Tutorial so check it out at http://shoplilinker.blogspot.com/p/fringe-flower-die-tutorial.html From looking at it I was able to create my own strip of felt using scissors,a little more time consuming so if you are going to be making a number of these buy the die.

Ink: SU: Basic Black.

Stamps: Verve Stamps: Hope Blooms

Paper: SU: Whisper White, Going Grey, Basic Black. GCD Studios: Sweet Surrender.

General Supplies: SU: Photo Corners Punch, Recollections Adhesives Rhinestones, Mullberry Paper Flower. Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Adhesive Dots, Dimensional Dots, Crystal Effects, 3/4" Circle Punch, Felt, Sizzix: Dots and Scallops Die and Scissors

Challenges I am submitting this card at:

http://www.craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/

It's A Circle Thing - Card Pattern Sketch 134

2011-10-02T00:27:00.000-07:00

Wow somehow I was a week late in posting this card. Oh well at least I have a cord to use some day.

Ink: Su: Chocolate Chip, Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Tea Dye

Stamps: SU,Tiny Tags

^Paper:^{SU: Digatal First Edition, Retired DSP, Paper Stash.}

General Supplies: Die-Namics, Pretty Posies. Marvy Circle, & Scallop Punches, Button, Floss, Dimensional Dots

http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/2011/09/sketch-135.html

For Kynsleigh's Birthday - MOJO Monday 207

2011-09-21T12:37:00.000-07:00

This card is for my niece's little girl. My niece Kristi was a California girl who now lives in West Virigina and has a cute little accent. We don't get to see them very often but they are in our hearts always. Happy Birthday Kynsleigh, you are getting to be such a big girl. http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2011/09/mojo-monday-207.html

Ink: SU: Basic Black.

Stamps: SU: Friendly Phrases

Paper: SU: Certainly Celery,Whisper White, Retired DSP.

General Supplies: SU: Border Punch, K & Company: Grand Adhesives,Hopscotch. Glitter Glue, Opaque White Pen,

Ribbon, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Adhesive Dots, Dimensional Dots & Rhinestones

A Belated Birthday - Card Patterns # 133

2011-09-19T18:42:00.000-07:00

Wow! How time flyes when you are having fun. Its been awhile since I posted a card. That explains why I am posting a Belated Birthday card.

I have actually been spending most of my spare time designing Christmas Cards for my daughters photography business. She likes to offer unique cards to her clients. You can check out our site at http://korifriesen.com/capturedandcreated/

http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/

^{Stamps: Digital}

^Paper:^{SU: Bordering Blue}^{,Chocolate Chip, Retired DSP, Stash, Kraft}

General Supplies: SU: Circle Punch , Ribbon, Marvy Circle Scallop Punches, Ribbon, Dimensional Dots

So Happy For You -MOJO & JUG98

2011-08-24T13:10:00.001-07:00

This card is for my friend Coleen who just had a new baby granddaughter. Being a grandma myself of 10, I know what a blessing it is to have a precious baby to hold and love. Each child is a miracle and a precious gift from God.

I am also playing along with Mojo Monday http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/ and JUG98 http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/

Ink: Su: Chocolate Chip

Stamps: Verve: Hope Blooms,

^Paper:^{SU: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron,Confetti Cream}^{, Retired DSP, Colorbok: Flea Market}

General Supplies: SU: 2 Step Bird Punch, Stampin Write, Chocolate chip. Marvy Circle Scallop Punches, Glitter Tape,Ribbon, Button, Twine, Crystal Effects, Dimensional Dots

For Kylee Jo - Card Patterns 128

2011-08-16T11:17:00.000-07:00

I have 2 granddaughters with the same name, Kylie who just turned 13 and Kylee Jo who is turning 8 this next week. Kylee Jo has a smile that lights up the whole room. This one is for you sweet girl. You bring a Sparkle to my life.http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/

Ink: Su: Pixie Pink

Stamps: SU:Happiest Birthday Wishes

^Paper:^{K & Company: Sparkly Sweet: SU: Pixie Pink Whisper White.}

General Supplies: MFT: Die Namics, Scallop & Ribbon Border, Dies, Pinwheel Die Pinwheels Die, Wilton Lollipop sticks. Say It With Crystals By Prima, Rhinestone Brad, Adhesive Rhinestone, Glitter Glue, Sticky Tape.Adhesive Dots.

For Kylie

2011-08-05T22:50:00.000-07:00

This card was created for Kylie, my oldest granddaughter who turned 13, a very talented & beautiful young lady. They just grow up to fast don't they....

You Are A Blessing - Mojo Monday 201

2011-07-27T15:48:00.000-07:00

Don't know where last the week went, here it is Tuesday already, I loved the layout for this weeks Mojo so I thought I would play along. http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2011/07/mojo-monday-201.html

Ink: SU: Pixie Pink, Basic Black.

Stamps: SU: Simple Delights, PaperTrey: Signature Greetings.

Paper: SU: So Saffron, Brazill: Celery Green, K & Company: Watercolor Bouquet, Translucent Paper.

General Supplies: SU: Border Punch, K & Company: Watercolor Accents, Ribbon, Beaded Fringe, Adhesive Dots, Dimensional Dots & Rhinestones

Enjoy Your Day- SPCC Challenge #110 http://spcolorcombos.thescrapmaster.com/

2011-07-26T19:47:00.001-07:00

I have wanted to make a flower using the Faux Suede Technique.

Here is what I did to create the flower on this card.

Choose a Stampin' Up color to compliment your card, choose any flower punches or die cuts that will work with your design. Punch out the flower petals. Pull a bone folder across card stock over and over, on both sides of the petals, similar to the way you curl a piece of curling ribbon with a scissors.

When the paper fibers on the edges are all beginning to separate, gently peel apart the paper layers so you have two separate pieces of paper. Occasionally additional distressing is needed if the peeling becomes stubborn. Then I crinkled the flower petals up, after that opened the petals back up, punched a sm, hole in the center and placed a brad in the center to keep the petals in place. So Easy and love the look.

Ink: Su: Certainly Celery,

Stamps: Verve: Hope Blooms

^{Paper: SU: Certainly Celery, Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, So Saffron, Whisper White. K & Company: Watercolor Bouquet,}

General Supplies: SU: Embossing Folder, Elegant Lines Scallop Circle Spellbinder Die, MFT Stamps Die-namics Pretty Posies, Verve A Cut Above: Charming Oval Dies, Rhinestone, Glitter Brad, Glitter Glue, Dimensional Dots.

Birthday Blessings Card-Truly Scrumptious challenge 61

2011-07-18T10:45:00.000-07:00

I made this card for a wonderful Christian man who is having a birthday this week. I am also happy that it works for the Truly Scrumptious Challenge over at http://trulyscrumptiouschallenges.blogspot.com/2011/07/challenge-61sketch-time.html

Ink: Su: Basic Brown

Stamps: Stampin Up

^Paper:^{SU: Chocolate Chip, My Minds Eye: 29th Street Market}

General Supplies: Tim Holtz: Styled Labels, Distress Ink, Frayed Burlap, Ribbon, Brads, Dimensional Dots.

Birthday Wishes Card- MOJO199 & Color Throwdown #150

2011-07-14T11:11:00.000-07:00

When I was at Joann’s the other day I found these great papers by Colorbok. The best thing about these papers is that they have a coordinating Embossed Punch out Pad with all kinds of flowers, leaves and doilies. Yippee! So easy to make FAB flowers and embellishments. I have entered my card in a few blog challenges. MOJO199 & Color Throwdown #150

http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2011/07/mojo-monday-199.html http://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2011/07/color-throwdown-150.html

Ink: Su: Baja Breese, Rose Red By Colorbox

Stamps: Verve: Birthday Phrase

^Paper:^{SU: Retired DSP, Stash of Lt. Teal, Pearl. Colorbok: Flea Market & English Moss Paper& Embossed Punch out Pads.}

General Supplies: Rhinestone Brad, Rhinestone Elements, Ribbon, SU: Circle Punch, And Scalloped Punches, Dimensional Dots.

Big & Bold Card – Card Patterns 123 & Color Throwdown #149

2011-07-10T19:16:00.000-07:00

I love having extra cards on hand so I haven’t decided which birthday friend gets this, to be determined at a later date. I created this card with 2 challenges in mind for this week Card Patterns and Color Throwdown. These are 2 sites that I so enjoy visiting. Thanks For Looking. http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/2011/07/sketch-123.html & http://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2011/07/color-throwdown-149.html

Ink: Su: Wild Wasabi,

Stamps: Verve: Hope Blooms, Unknown: Borders

^Paper:^{SU: Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Apricot Appeal, Retired DSP, Colorbok: Flea Market Embossed Punch out Pad}

General Supplies: Reflection: Border Punch, Faux Button, Mulberry Paper Flower, Felt Flower, Embroidery Floss, Crystal Effects ¾” Hole Punch ½ “ Hole Punch and Dimensional Dots.

Feel Better Soon - MOJO198

2011-07-05T19:10:00.000-07:00

This card if for Elizabeth who has been in the hospital way to long now. A while ago I bought the K & Company: Watercolor Bouquet, Layered Accents and Alphabets and have so enjoyed using them. So I was thrilled when I found the matching papers the other day and have been waiting to use some of them. So here is my Card. I have entered my card in a few blog challenges. MOJO198 http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2011/07/mojo-monday-198-contest.html Simon Says.................Lemon & Lavender http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/

Ink: Su: Certainly Celery, Lavender Lace

Stamps: Verve: Hope Blooms, PaperTrey: Borders & Circles

^Paper:^{SU: Whisper. White, K & Company:} ^{K & Company: Watercolor Bouquet,}

General Supplies: SU: Scallop Border Punch, Marvy Scalloped Circle Punch, K & Company: Watercolor Bouquet, Layered Accents ,Felt Foliage, Rhinestones, Cotton Braiding By Busy Kids, Dimensional Dots.

“Praying for You” Card – I Heart 2 Stamp July Sketch JUGS92

2011-07-04T21:09:00.000-07:00

A Husband of a dear friend of mine is in the Hospital, it’s pretty serious but we are hoping and praying for the best. This card was created using digital papers that I have on my computer, I also created the saying since I didn’t have the right stamp.

For the month of July the gals over at I Heart 2 Stamp have come up with a great sketch that I used for this card. Why does it seem you never have the right button for the papers that you want to use when you are creating a card. So I saw this video on making your own buttons out of paper, they are great fun. You can check it out here at http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/paperbuttons/ http://iheart2stamp.com/category/sfytt2011/

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Stormy Sky

Stamps: Digital

^Paper:^{Stash: Dark Blue, Papers from Lindsay Jane Designs}

General Supplies: SU: ¾” Circle Punch, EK Success 1 1/16” Circle Punch, , Spellbinders: Circle Dies, Scor-Pal, Twine, Inkssential Glossy Accents, Dimensional Dots.

I am entering my card in a few blog challenges! http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/07/just-us-girls-technique-challenge-92.html

http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/2011/06/inspire-me-fridays-13-linky-party.html /Inspire Me Fridays - Always anything goes

All Things Grow With Love - CR84FN Color Challenge 32

2011-06-25T12:53:00.000-07:00

This was a fun card to create, wasn’t sure when I started out how I wanted it to look. I knew I wanted to use the so cute K & Co Felt Flower stickers but I also wanted to play along with Viva la Verve! June Week 4 sketch challenge over at Splitcoaststampers. So my card needed to incorporate Verve Stamps. I liked the end results. Thanks for checking out my blog. VLVJun2011, http://cr84fncolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2011/06/cr84fn32.html

Ink: Su: Basic Black, Certainly Celery, Cool Caribbean, Whisper

Stamps: Verve: Hope Blooms, Bloom & Grow, Papertrey: Borders & Corners Ovals,

^Paper:^{SU: Cool Caribbean, Whisper. White Barely Banana, Retired DSP, Heidi Swapp: Love Notes}

General Supplies: SU: Watercolor Pencils MFT: Die Namics, Scallop Ribbon Border, Marvy, Scalloped Oval, Spellbinders: Label 5, Cuttlebug: Embossing Folder, 5Petal Flower Stash, Glitter Brads, Ribbon, K & Co: Felt Flower, Inkssential Glossy Accents, Dimensional Dots.

Heartfelt Card - MOJO196

2011-06-21T22:34:00.000-07:00

^Paper:^{SU: Whisper White, GCD Studios: 8x8 Sweet Surrender, Digital Papers}

Stamps: Digital Saying

General Supplies: SU: 1-3/8 Circle Punch, Spellbinders Oval and Scalloped Oval Die, Reflections: Pearl Brad, Silver Cording, Sheer Ribbon, Inkssential Glossy Accents, Dimensional Dots.

You’re So Amazing- JUG# 89 & IHeart2stamp-June Challenges

2011-06-20T10:48:00.000-07:00

I have some pretty Amazing friends so it is nice to have a card handy that I can send out to one of them.

http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://iheart2stamp.com/2011/06/04/june-sketch-for-you-to-try/

Ink: Su: Basic Black

^Paper:^{SU: So Saffron, Real Red, Cool Caribbean, K & CO: Amy Butler, Stash: Moss Green}

Stamps: Verve: Happy Days

General Supplies: SU: Punches, Spring Flower Bouquet, 6 Petal Punch, Leaf Punch, Marvy Lg. Scalloped Punch, McGill Daisy Punch, Brads, Black Permanent Marker, Craftworks: Candi, Ribbon, Buttons, Inkssential Glossy Accents, Dimensional Dots.

A New Little Someone: Card Patterns Sketch # 120 Challenge

2011-06-20T10:19:00.000-07:00

My Niece just had a precious baby girl #3. So this one’s for Nora Elise, welcome little one to this great adventure called LIFE.

http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/2011/06/sketch-120.html

Ink: Su: Pink Passion

Stamps: Verve: Hope Blooms

^Paper:^{SU: Cool Caribbean, Whisper. White K & Company: Sparkly Sweet.}

General Supplies: MFT: Die Namics, Brads, Ribbon, Felt Flower, Rhinestones. Rhinestone Flowers, Inkssential Glossy Accents, Dimensional Dots.

Dude You Rock - Just Us Girls Technique Challenge

2011-06-11T14:24:00.000-07:00

This card was created for Ben a friend who we met when we Dick and I were new Christians and were working with him as a part of Youth For Christ. He is retiring from the Ministry; He has been a Pastor in the United Methodist Church for many years. He has been a fisherman all his life so I thought this card would be perfect. I printed out the fish from a chip art site, added some antiquing and embossing gave it a coat of Glossy Accents. I had never tried the Wood grain technique however I found it was pretty easy and fun. Give it a try at GinaK Designs here’s a link to the video tutorial if you are not familiar with this technique. Demonstrated by the lovely and talented Gina K. http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/

Ink: Su: Basic Black, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, Color Box: Petal Point, Autumn Pastels, Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Peeled Paint, Weathered Wood, Frayed Burlap

Stamps: Paper Tray: Signature Greetings Vol. 3. SU: Flannel Plaid Background Stamp.

^Paper:^{SU: Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, and My Own Paper Stash.}

General Supplies: Tim Holtz: Styled Labels Die, Sizzix: Styled Oval Die, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Brads, Twine, Scor-Pal, Sand Paper, Inkssential Glossy Accents, Scissors, Dimensional Dots.

Challenges I am participating with this Card

JUGS88 http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/

Fresh Brewed It's a Guy Thing http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/2011/06/freshly-brewed-challenge-49-and-warm.html

Challenge #145 Distress http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2011/06/challenge-145-distress.html

Crafting for all Seasons.CH#2 - Father's Day http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.com/2011/06/ch2-fathers-day.html

For Lauren- Crafts And Me:Challenge 38, Stamp Something

2011-06-11T00:30:00.000-07:00

I love the saying from MFT Stamps,

https://www.mftstamps.com/catalog/ I thought it was perfect for a

Graduate so I put this card together for Lauren a friend of the family

who is graduating from High School. A very special young lady who

always puts the Lord first in her life. I really like the way the flower

turned out, which was made from Stampin Up digital paper Baja Breeze

Lg. Polka Dot and Velum Paper that I colored with Cool Caribbean .

Ink: SU Basic Black, Cool Caribbean .

Stamps: MFT: About The Journey

Paper: SU: Digital Downloads. Baja Breeze, Lg. Polka Dot, Urban Oasis Set and Bazzill: Bling Sugar Daddy.

General Supplies: Stampin Up: Border Punch, Spellbinders: Scallop Circle & Label 17. Silver Cording, Rhinestones Brad, Sm. Tim Holtz Tattered Floral Die, Sponge Dauber and Adhesive & Dimensional Dots,

Challenges I am participating with this Card.

Paper Sundaes, http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/2011/06/paper-sundaes-challenge-72-lets-get.html

Make It Monday #40, http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/2011/06/make-it-monday-40.html

Craft And Me, http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com/

Craft Room: http://craft-roomchallenge.blogspot.com/

Bearly Mine, http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.com/2011/06/bearly-mine-challenge-12-everyones.html

Happy Father’s Day Honey Card -Mojo Monday 194 – CONTEST & Timeless Tuesday #121 over at Flourishes, ECP Challenge Blog, CYDA Challenge #21

2011-06-06T23:46:00.000-07:00

Happy Mojo Monday, This one’s for my Honey of 44 years. We met on a blind date and 3 months later we were married. Talk about a whirl-wind romance. It’s been a wonderful adventure with bumps and turns and incredible blessing and I wouldn’t change a single thing. http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2011/06/mojo-monday-194-contest.html

http://flourishes.org/category/challenges/timeless-tuesday/

http://ecpchallenges.blogspot.com/2011/05/challenge-39.html

http://craftyourdaysaway.blogspot.com/2011/05/cyda-challenge-21-fathers-dayspecial.html

Paper: SU: Digital Downloads: 2011 Noteable Desktop Calendar Kit. My Stash of Kraft

General Supplies:: Spellbinders: Scallop & Circle Die, Circle Punch, Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Old Paper, Brown Permanent Marker, Hole Punch , Ribbon, Brads, and Adhesive & Dimensional Dots,

A NEW LITTLE SOMEONE CR84FN31 + Sketch 118

2011-06-06T15:55:00.000-07:00

Been out of the loop for a little bit on the card challenges. I was over at the coast with my family, which is always a special time.

One of my special craft sisters Coleen is having a new little granddaughter soonby the name of Taylin Grace. So I needed to create a card for her daughter’s shower.This card is for that and also designed based off of this week's color challenge at Mona's with her beautiful color scheme at CR84FN and the Card Patterns Sketch 118 over at http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/2011/06/sketch-118.html. The papers I used are from Stampin Ups digital downloads. Playful Polka Dots and Hip and Handsome overlay # 7

Ink: Su: Wild Wasbi
Stamps: Verve Stamps: Hope Blooms
Paper: SU: Certainly Celery. Digital Downloads. Playful Polka Dots and Hip and Handsome overlay # 7
General Supplies:: Scallop Circle Punch, Ribbon, K & Company: Watercolor Bouquet, Chipboard Alphabets, Rhinestones, Sm. Flower Embellishment, Tim Holtz On The Edge Die: Brackets and Adhesive & Dimensional Dots,

This Ones For My Son Card - Card Patterns Sketch 116

2011-05-24T00:16:00.000-07:00

My son is a Fireman, he is also is an ordained Minister, I like to tell people that I meet that I have an amazing son who can marry, bury and put out your fire. He is also the wonderful father of three of my precious grandchildren. so this one is for you Koby, Happy Father’s Day you are the BEST. This was an interesting sketch, none of my circle dies were big enough so found a bowl and away I went. http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/2011/05/sketch-116.html

Ink: Su: Cranberry Crisp, Not quite Navy, Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Fired Brick, Stormy Sky, and Frayed Burlap.

Stamps: SU: Flannel Plaid Background Stamp, Fire Brigade, Thinking of Father

^Paper:^{SU: Cranberry Crisp, Brocade Blue, Very Vanilla, Stash of Kraft}

General Supplies: Spellbinders Labels Four, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Jute, Adhesive & Dimensional Dots, Brads.

Heartfelt Daisy Card -CR84FN

2011-05-23T14:06:00.000-07:00

^{Once again I needed to make a Sympathy Card, I combined it with this weeks Color challenge over at Cupcake’s Creation}http://cr84fncolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2011/05/cr84fn29.html Hard to see that in the flowers I added Glitter Glue so they would pop with sparkly goodness. I also did a ghosting technique with a darker plum color to give the daisy flowers added depth. Just noticed that Kraft was part of the color combo that I neglected to include. I was so focused on thinking of the family that lost this special lady that I missed it.

Stamps: SU: Digital Upsy Daisy

^Paper:^{SU: Whisper White, SU: Retired DP paper.}

General Supplies: SU: Pretties Kit, Stampin Write: Almost Amethyst, Marvy Punch: Daisy, Spellbinders: Labels 17 Die, Glitter Glue Ribbon, Adhesive Dots.

Colors of the Rainbow Card- JUGS85

2011-05-22T00:23:00.000-07:00

This weeks JUG challenge is one of color. http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/We are to use the colors in a rainbow. How fun it was to use six colors for a change and of course I love the promise that God made to us when He placed a Rainbow in the sky after the flood. Genesis 9: 13-16 “I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. ¹⁶ Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.”

Ink: Su: Wild Wasbi

Stamps: Verve Stamps: Bloom & Grow

^Paper:^{SU: Bazzill, SU: Retired DP paper.}

General Supplies: SU: Spring Flower Bouquet, Ek Success: 5 Petal, Bling Gems, Spellbinders: Circle Die, SU: Sizzix Embossing Plate, Adhesive Dots.

“I Love This Card” Card, Color Throwdown # 142 & Card Pattern Sketch 115

2011-05-19T14:05:00.000-07:00

Can I say it again I love this card, I didn’t know I would when I started it, but it is so great when what you have created you are excited about. I’ve combined two challenges once again for my card today, the first being the a Sketch challenge at ^{http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/2011/05/sketch-115.html And the second is a}Color Challenge at http://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/

Ink: Su: Basic Black

Stamps: Papertrey: Signature Greetings

^Paper:^{SU: Black, Heidi Swapp: Love Notes, Paperage: Coco Blooms Stack, K & Co: Kelly Panacci Specialty Paper.}

General Supplies:

Spellbinders: Lg. Scallop Circle & Circle Dies, Sizzix Flourishes #11, Lifestyle Crafts Die: Rose, EK Success 11 ¼” Circle Punch, SU: Corner Punch, Ranger Glossy Accents, Terrifically Tacky Tape, Ribbon, and Hole Punch, Adhesive & Dimensional Dots.

Polka Dot Posies Card - CR84FN & FTTC118

2011-05-18T12:32:00.000-07:00

I’ve combined two challenges once again for my card today, the first being the a Color Challenge at http://cr84fncolorchallenge.blogspot.com/

The second is inspired by The beautiful papercrafted topiary created by Julia Sandvoss at The Craft Mom over at http://flourishes.org/category/challenges/timeless-tuesday/ On the card are some crocheted flower that I made, I like to make them when I am sitting watching TV. I am able to make 1 in about 15 min. It’s great to have a supply on hand for my creations.

Ink: Su: Real Red, Yo Yo Yellow, Basic Black

Stamps: Verve Stamps: Birthday Phrases, SU: Polka Dot Posies

^Paper:^{SU: Real Red, Green Galore, Confetti Cream. Stash: Forest Green}

General Supplies: SU: LG Snowflake Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Corner Punch, Dies By Verve: Charming Oval Die Set, Spellbinders: Scallop Circle Die, Crocheted Flowers, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Zig: Two Way Glue, Rhinestone Brads, Ribbon, Button, Adhesive & Dimensional Dots.

Celebration Card - MOJO191.

2011-05-17T00:27:00.000-07:00

Today I made this card for Austin’s Birthday. I used the Sketch Challenge from Mojo Monday to help me with a layout idea.I like the way the colors pop. It's hard to come up with card ideas for boys who are 14 years old.

Ink: Su: Basic Black,

Stamps: Verve Stamps: Happy Days

^Paper:^{SU: Rose Red, DP Celebration}

General Supplies: Brads, Twine, Button, Adhesive & Dimensional Dots.

Creating from the Heart: ♥ It's GIVEAWAY Time! ♥

2011-05-16T00:59:00.000-07:00

Creating from the Heart: ♥ It's GIVEAWAY Time! ♥

Fabulous Day Card -Mojo Monday 190 & CTD141

2011-05-13T09:53:00.000-07:00

I’ve combined two challenges for my card today, the first being the sketch from Mojo Monday 190 & CTD141. http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2011/05/mojo-monday-190.html & http://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2011/05/color-throwdown-141.html

Ink: Su: Basic Black, Cool Caribbean, Versacolor Rose Red.

Stamps: Papertrey: Signature Greetings. Verve Stamps: Bloom & Grow

^Paper:^{SU: So Saffron, Rose Red, Cool Caribbean, K & Co: Amy Butler}

With Heartfelt Sympathy - May Sketch at iheart2stamp.com

2011-05-11T23:38:00.000-07:00

Creating a sympathy card is a bittersweet experience for a creative person. Of course being able to design and make a card is very rewarding, but knowing someone’s loved one has passed away and that’s why the card is being made is a sad thing. So while making Sympathy Cards I use that opportunity to pray for the families that are going through this difficult time.

Ink: Tim Holtz: Tattered Rose, Bundled Sage

^Paper:^{SU: Mellow Moss, Very Vanilla, Anna Griffin Paper.}

General Supplies: Spellbinders Beaded Circle & Circle Dies, SU: 2 Step Bird Punch, Jewels Basic Pearls, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Ribbon, Glitter Glue, Dimensional Dots.

Bloom And Grow Card JUGS83 Challenge

2011-05-09T18:16:00.000-07:00

I knew I wanted to make a card for my Niece’s daughter Aislinn's birthday that lives in west Virginal. I Used the Verve stamp Bloom and Grow because it’s a reminder to me that as a child grows their little bodies change and their little personalities blossom into these incredible little people who we love beyond words. So this one is for you Aislinn’s, Happy Birthday to a sweet girl. http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/

Ink: Su: Basic Black, Pink Passion

Stamps: Paper Tray: Borders & Corners, Verve Stamps: Bloom & Grow

^Paper:^{SU: Barely Banana, Almost Amethyst, K & Co: Sparkly Sweet, Colored Tissue Paper.}

General Supplies: Spellbinders Blossom Die, SU: Photo Corner Punch, Cotton Floss, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Button, Ribbon EK Success: 6 Petal Flower, Rhinestone, Brads, Dimensional Dots.

Hip Hip Hooray - CR84FN Color Challenge

2011-05-09T10:37:00.000-07:00

I so enjoy these color challenges, they do stretch me sometimes. This was one of those times when I said GREY? I don’t think so! It would be on the bottom of my list of colors to choose from. But I said come on Inga you can do this. So off I go with an idea in my head for a card. Somewhere along working on my card my card started designing itself, and I get excited when this happens, because it always turns out way better then what was in my head to start with. So I can honestly say that I now like GREY. http://cr84fncolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2011/05/cr84fn27.html

Ink: Su: Basic Black

Stamps: Studio-G Clear Stamps

^Paper:^{SU: Digital: Melon Mambo, Basic Blooms, Basic Grey Script, Love Letter Pattern 12, Very Vanilla}

General Supplies: Spellbinders Circle, SU: Sizzix Lg. Dots Embossing Plate, Cotton Braiding Cord, Boss Kutt: Design A Flower. Cotton Floss, Buttons, Ribbon Marvy: Daisy Punch, EK Success: Daisy Punch, Adhesive Dots.

It’s About A Birthday, Mojo Monday 189 - CONTEST

2011-05-06T00:18:00.000-07:00

My youngest granddaughter is turning 4. I can’t believe where the time has gone. This little one is such a kick in the pants. She is the happiest little twirly girl, who loves to dress up in Tutu's, Costumes and Twirly skirts. She told her mom the other day, Mom everything is better with sparkles, so this Sparkly card is for her.
http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/

Ink: Su: Basic Black

Stamps: Lil’ Inker Designs stamp set

^Paper:^{The Paper Co, Creative Passions Paper, Coredinations K& Company: Valentine SU: Pink Passion, Heidi Grace Design Paper}

General Supplies: Spellbinders Oval, Scallop Oval , Big Scallop Circle, Lil’ Inker Designs: Pinwheels Die, Cotton Braiding Cord, Wilton Lollipop sticks. Cotton Floss, Jewels, Buttons, SU: Border Punch Adhesive Dots.

Sun Flower Remembrance- CR84FN Color Challenge

2011-05-04T00:28:00.000-07:00

^{This card is in honor of my Daughter-In- Love, Stacy who used to love sunflowers (maybe she still does) When she and our son Koby where married we added Sunflowers in the flowers at the wedding and reception. It was Blessed event, and happy to say that they are still going strong walking with the Lord and have 3 amazing kiddos . For the challenge this week I used a patterned paper and matching Velum from my stash of PSX papers that have Sunflowers on them, I have had around at least 10 years. (That’s why I hate throwing anything away, some day you will find uses for it. I think that is my husbands #1 complaint about me since my studio is in the Garage and he sees it every day). Oh well life is too short to stress about the small stuff. Back to the card, I am definitely crazy about Tim Holtz Tattered Floral Die.}

Stamps: SU: It’s Your Birthday
Ink: Su: Soft Suede, Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Frayed Burlap...
^Paper:^{PSX papers, Kraft, K& Company: Ancestry. SU: Barley Banana.}

General Supplies: Spellbinders Fancy Tags, Gathered Lace Ribbon, SU: Jeweled Basic Pearls Adhesive Dots, Gold Glitter Glue, Tim Holtz: Tattered Floral Die. Green Twine, Button

Vintage Bliss JUGS # 82 Wild Card challenge & Card Pattern Sketch # 113

2011-05-01T11:39:00.000-07:00

I had and idea in my head on the kind of card I wanted to create for these two challenges however never having done the emboss resist technique I wasn’t sure how bright the colors would turn out for the paper I wanted to use. The technique did turn out way too bright for my paper. So changed papers and toned down the emboss resist technique with antiquing ( Love that Tim Holtz Distress Ink). Liked the way the Bliss circle turned out added some lace ribbon that I know I have had for over 20 yrs from other crafting adventures then added one of my crocheted flowers and a button. Pretty Happy with the results. http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/ http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/ I have also posted some of my cards at http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=66208

Ink: Su: Basic Brown, Regal Rose, Blush Blossom. Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Tattered Rose, Frayed Burlap. Stazon: Timber Brown.

Stamps: SU: Bliss, Little Buttons

Paper: DCWV: Luxury Stack, Gold Scrip Designer. Kraft.

General Supplies: Spellbinders Circle and Scallop Circle Die, Martha Steward: Border Punch, Crochet Flower, Cotton Floss, lace Ribbon, White Pearl EP, Su: Mini Vintage Tags, Pearl Brad, Adhesive Dots, Versamark Pad

April Sketch and Color Throwdown #139

2011-04-29T11:47:00.000-07:00

I love the vibrancy of these colors and I wanted to have a go at the sketch at Sketch For You To Try over at http://iheart2stamp.com/2011/04/02/april-sketch-for-you-to-try/ I also want to use the colors from the Color Throwdown #139 Challenge at http://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2011/04/color-throwdown-139.html . There are 5 colors we are to use this week and I am happy that I was able to use all 5 colors. Thanks for looking...Have a Blessed weekend.

^{Ink: Su: Certainly}^{Celery, Really Rust, Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Aged Mahogany. Pealed Paint.}

^Stamps:^{Hero Arts: Petite Messages. SU: French Script}

^{Paper: SU:}^{Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, K& Company: Ancestry. The Paper Co: Mango. PSX: Curried Velum. Bazzill, Celery Green}

General Supplies: Cuttlebug Embossing Folders. Spellbinders: Label # 21, Fancy Tags. Sizzix: Flourish Die, Tim Holtz Tattered Floral Die, Glitter Glue. SU: Jeweled Pearl Basic.

Mike’s Birthday Card. CR84FN25 Color Challenge

2011-04-26T13:17:00.000-07:00

Needed to make a card for my brother-in-laws birthday and also wanted to participate in CR84FN color challenge for this week. It’s always nice to accomplish two tasks in one creative way. Mike enjoys Golf and wanted to include it in some way on the card. Didn’t have a stamp so I copied some clip art changed it up a little bit and printed it out. So Happy Birthday Mikey.

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Stormy Sky.

Stamps: SU: Retired Phrases

Paper: SU: Real Read, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White. Piggy Tales Papers.

General Supplies: Cuttlebug Embossing Folders. Sizzix for SU: Dots Embossing Plate, SU: Tab Punch. Spellbinder Label Die, Twine, Button and Clip Art.

Mothers Day Card Sketch pattern # 112

2011-04-25T17:39:00.000-07:00

Wow these spring holidays are wiping by. We just celebrated Easter yesterday and now Mother’s Day is in two weeks. Am I the only one that thinks life is flying by? When I was at Michael’s the other day I fell in love with K & Company: Watercolor Bouquet, Layered Accents and Alphabets. So I knew I wanted to use some of them right away. Cardpatterns sketch bit the bill. Once again I created my own paper since I didn’t have papers that would work with K & Company Accents.

Paper: SU: Whisper White, Retired DSP. My own PCP

General Supplies: SU: Scallop Border Punch, Sheer Ribbon, K & Company: Watercolor Bouquet, Layered Accents and Alphabets, Cuttlebug Embossing

Gift Bag Set- JUG Challenge 3D # 81

2011-04-23T11:39:00.000-07:00

^Stamps^{: SU: Doodle This.}

Ink: SU: Basic Black, Re-inkers, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Cameo Coral.

^Paper:9x12 White Catalog Envelope, SU: Whisper White, Certainly Celery.

General Supplies: SU: Watercolor Pencils, Oval Punches Sizzix Eyelet Embossing Plate. Decorative scissors, Score-Pal, Martha Steward: Flower Stickers, Ribbon. Crop-A-Dial , Sheer Ribbon, Extra strength Adhesive

This was a fun 3D challenge, we were asked to use any template and a spring theme. Since I had never made a bag from an envelope I picked the Bag-A-Lope tutorial from, Splitcoast.http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/bag_a_lope/ For my background on the bag I used the Baby wipe technique from and earlier challenge. Using my Score-Pal made this project super easy. This would make a great Teacher Appreciation Gift Set.

Sunday's Coming

2011-04-22T11:05:00.000-07:00

Butterfly CardCR84FN Color Challenge

2011-04-21T14:00:00.000-07:00

I Love Love these colors, so I had to play, but I couldn’t fine any of these colors in my stash of paper,so I created my own Personal Designer Paper. I think the colors came out great for this challenge

^Stamps^{: SU: HB}

Ink: SU: Cool Caribbean. Stampin Write Marker, Baja Breeze.

Paper: SU: Cool Caribbean, Very Vanilla. PCP.

General Supplies: Big Sizzix scallop, Marvy Tag Punch, Ribbon, Martha Steward Butterfly Punches. K & Company: Watercolor Bouquet, Layered Accents, Glitter Glue, Rhinestone.

Manly card

2011-04-20T16:12:00.000-07:00

I don’t know about you, but it’s seems like it’s always hard to come up with a Masculine themed card. I have 5 guys that I send a card to every January so I am always on the lookout for an idea. For this card I was inspired by Clownmom at Splitcoast Stampers FS202 a Clockwork Blue and Brown_lb

Stamps: Su: Artifacts & a HB greeting

Paper: SU: Basic Black, Retired DSP & Khaki Cardstock. Script cream colored paper.

Ink: SU: Basic Black, Tim Holtz distress Ink: Frayed Burlap.

General Supplies: Button, Twine, Dimensionals

Just Us Girls #80 - Color Challenge with a Twist & Card Patterns Sketch 111

2011-04-18T00:27:00.000-07:00

For this weeks color challenge, I was excited. I love the colors that were picked, Aqua, Kraft, Black and Coral. I have for all of my adult life been a coral person. In my color choice for clothes and in my Home. In the 1980s most of the homes in America were decorated in Blues and Mauves; mine was in shades of Green and Coral.

On the card is a crocheted flower that I made, it's one of the things I like to do when I am sitting watching TV. I am able to make 1 in about 15 min. It’s great to have a supply on hand for my creations.

Stamp: SU: HB

Ink: SU: Basic Black

Paper: Kraft. K & Company: Life’s Journey, Ancestry. Making Memories: Addie Brocade Dot. DCWV: Gold Script Designer. SU: Groovy Guava.

General Supplies: SU: Corner Rounder, Basic Pearls Crochet flower, Cotton Floss, Button, Sizzix Flourish # 9. Tim Holtz: Tattered Floral Die, Dimensional glue Dots.

Easter Blessings Card

2011-04-16T20:04:00.000-07:00

I created this simple but elegant card for a very special friend Adele, we have been friends over 30 years. She has inspired and mentored me in so many different areas of my life. We are complete opposites in our decorating tastes. I’m a collector and enjoy displaying them all over the house. She likes very simple elegant lines more a minimalist in her tastes. Yet we have found common ground through our faith and love of the Lord.

Stamp: Elegant Cross by Rubber Stampede, Computer Designed saying.

Ink: SU: Sahara Sand

Paper: SU: Sahara Sand, Whisper White. Computer Designed Paper.

General Supplies: Glitter Glue, Rhinestones Gems, Sheer Ribbon, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Sm. Hole Punch, Spellbinders Label 4 Dies and Martha Steward Border Punch.

Mojo Sketch 186

2011-04-13T15:16:00.000-07:00

I wanted to participate in the Mojo Monday sketch 186 for this week. This has been a favorite place to come and be inspired by all the great artist who display their cards. These challenges are meant to be fun and inspire you to keep challenging yourself creatively so I wanted to play. http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/

Stamps: Su: Love Matters

Paper: Su: Old Olive, Whisper White. Raspberry Cordial by Paperage. Raspberry Card stock.

Ink: SU: Basic Black, Rose Red, YoYo Yellow, Olive Green write Markers.

General Supplies: Club House Crafts: Cotton Braiding Cord, Sheer Black Ribbon, Hand made Crochet flowers, button Glitter Glue, Spellbinders: Scallop circle and Label # 5 Die cut. SU: Scallop Border Punch. Pearl Cotton Floss.

Springtime Smiles

2011-04-12T13:28:00.000-07:00

Spring Time Smiles Card

I made a number of these cards for my very good crafting sisters. Most of us met and became friends when we took Folk Art painting classes together so many years ago, these friendships have carried us into working for the same company where we adopted a younger one into our circle of creative sisterhood. I am truly Blessed to call these women my Friends.

Stamps: Easter Blossoms set.

Ink: SU: Basic Brown. Baja Breeze write Marker.

Paper: Su: Baja Breeze, Whisper White, DSP- Springtime Vintage. Bazzill: Bling Sugar Daddy.

General Supplies: Sage Green Ribbon, Sheer Lt. Blue Ribbon, SU: Basic Pearls embellishments, Glitter Glue, Spellbinders: Scallop& Oval Die cut and Sizzix Decorative Strip Die - Dots & Scallops

Fan Fold Flower Card-Card Patterns Sketch 110

2011-04-11T12:17:00.000-07:00

Fan flower card

Happy Monday, Wanted to create a fan flower out of one strip of patterned paper. I had taught my friends how to make this flower using heart cutouts, (like my friend Cheryl says LTS- life’s to short to do it that way. )So I found this tutorial on YouTube creating a similar look out of one strip of patterned paper. It is so much easier! Yea! You can check how to create your own here. Right click on address to open a Hyperlink or copy & paste onto your Web browser.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWCyBjs_1Dc&feature=relmfu

Stamp: SU: HB

Paper SU: Creamy Carmel, Really Rust, Very Vanilla. K & C: Ancestry

Ink: SU: Basic Brown. Tim Holtz: Distress Ink Tea Dye.

General Supplies: SU: Eyelet Border Punch, Tag Punches. Gold Sheer Ribbon, Gold Cording, Pearl Brad and Dimensionals

Baby wipes technique JUGS79

2011-04-09T18:12:00.000-07:00

My very first challenge, Yahoo, I’m getting my feet wet.

"Just Us Girls" Challenge: Baby wipes technique. You can learn how to do this fun technique at SplitcoastStampers HERE. Messy but fun (next time I will wear gloves)

List of supplies:

Paper: SU: Glossy White, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive. Recollections cardstock: Turquoise. Bazzill - Bling Sugar Daddy.

Ink: Adirondack Ink- Lettuce, Stream, Carmel. StazOn - Timber Brown.

Stamps: SU Elegant Ornaments, Versatile Verses

General Supplies: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Su Textured impressions embossing folder, Mini Vintage Tags, Jewels Basic Pearls, Scallop Border Punch. Satin Ribbon

Three Little Words

2011-04-08T22:56:00.000-07:00

This is a Thank You card that I hand carried to Monterey last weekend in appreciation for a great weekend with friends, I made a paper tissue flower for my card Inspired by the Tissue Paper Flower Tutorial by MONA PENDLETON OF CupCakesCreations using the Spellbinders Scalloped Circles dies.http://cupcakescreations.blogspot.com/ Love her Blog

The supplies I used

Stamp: SU Three Little Words
Paper: K&Company DP, SU Baja Breeze Chocolate Chip, Creamy Carmel generic tissue paper
Ink: SU Rust & Carmel tones for flower, Chocolate Chip, Tim Holtz Distress
Accessories: Labels 4, Scalloped circle dies, Metallic ribbon Rhinestone brad, Stickles Glitter glue, SU Sizix Texture background BossKut Daisy leaf, Martha Steward Border punch,

2011-04-07T23:34:00.000-07:00

I have loved to create my entire life. Every great artist has to start somewhere. For me my first foray into the arts and craft world was ... making mud pies. There the secret is out.

As far as painting goes, I am originally from Denmark, and when I was 12 years old I painted roses on a piece of paper. MY mother took this design and, unbeknownst to me, sent it to my grand-parents in Denmark. One day, on a trip to Denmark to visit family, I noticed that the roses I had painted were on top of the mantle in my grandparent’s home. It made me feel very special. This helped nurture my love of drawing and painting, both of which I wanted to pursue. My dream was to pursue a career in art but my family couldn’t afford it. So like so many of us, I took a bit of a winding path to get there. First, I became a hairdresser, which required a somewhat different type of creativity.

Then I married and had children, and my focus became my family. Eventually, I began taking art classes at night. This was my formal introduction into the art world. It was there that I learned about perspective, shading, water color, oil painting, etc. However over the years, I came to realized that professional instructors can help you learn important, basic techniques, but they can also "stifle people". "Sometimes unawareness of how to do a technique can make a person really creative. While living life raising kids I was into lots of different crafts I've enjoyed rubber stamps, macrame, wood working, Decorative painting, fabric painting, Jewelry making, Cross stitch, crochet, knitting and faux finishing.

I learned to do a lot in 2 hour increments when my children would be taking their naps. It was my window of crafting opportunity. I had given my paintings away as gifts when I was taking classes so it was a natural transition to gear my crafting into gifts.

Being an ex hairdresser who enjoyed having tip money I also used my creativity to earn extra money for trips with the kids and gifts for my husband by selling at Craft fairs and boutiques.

I began my Professional Career in the Craft Industry at Duncan Enterprises. A friend of mine Chris Wallace was a designer and spokesperson for the company. I had actually met Chris over 34 years ago when our children became friends in kindergarten. I would often admire the gifts (especially the decorative painted ones) that Chris would send along to the teacher for special occasions.

When I learned that Chris taught painting classes I was delighted It seemed the next logical step for my Creative Expressions. So, over the next ten plus years, I perfected my painting skills.

Making and selling my hand crafted gifts has been a very rewarding part of my creativity. I especially enjoyed the folk art styles from the different countries; they were painted on pieces that were practical

and functional.

When I went to work at Duncan (thanks to my connection with Chris.) I began working as an independent contractor and it evolved from there. I worked at Duncan for over 7 years and I had the title of Senior Designer and Glue Spokesperson. At the time I so enjoyed working there. I couldn’t believe I was getting paid for doing what I loved to do. I even had the opportunity to travel and appear on a number of Television shows geared toward Home Dec. and Crafting like Arlene’s Creative Living, where I would demonstrate a variety of projects.

When I retired for Duncan Enterprise, I had a number of things I wanted to do one of the areas that I want to learn about was Graphic Design So when I retired for Duncan Enterprise I started teaching myself Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. That has opened a whole new world of creative expression.

A blast from the past: My very first Magazine cover. I love those Bunnies!

Welcome

2011-04-06T01:06:00.000-07:00

Hi there, welcome to my Blog. This is where I will be letting my CREATIVE juices flow. You never know what you will find here since I am a woman who is not defined by one EXPRESSION, I have many........

Expressions By Inga

Easter's Coming

Happy Valentines Day..

Fabulous Day Card

Gentle Wings Sympathy Card

Mom's 91st Birthday Card

It's A Circle Thing - MOJO Monday 213

Fall Blessings

A Felt Flower Card for Coleen

It's A Circle Thing - Card Pattern Sketch 134

Ink: Su: Chocolate Chip, Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Tea Dye

Stamps: SU,Tiny Tags

Paper: SU: Digatal First Edition, Retired DSP, Paper Stash.

General Supplies: Die-Namics, Pretty Posies. Marvy Circle, & Scallop Punches, Button, Floss, Dimensional Dots

http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/2011/09/sketch-135.html

For Kynsleigh's Birthday - MOJO Monday 207

A Belated Birthday - Card Patterns # 133

Wow! How time flyes when you are having fun. Its been awhile since I posted a card. That explains why I am posting a Belated Birthday card.

I have actually been spending most of my spare time designing Christmas Cards for my daughters photography business. She likes to offer unique cards to her clients. You can check out our site at http://korifriesen.com/capturedandcreated/

http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/

Stamps: Digital

Paper: SU: Bordering Blue,Chocolate Chip, Retired DSP, Stash, Kraft

General Supplies: SU: Circle Punch , Ribbon, Marvy Circle Scallop Punches, Ribbon, Dimensional Dots

So Happy For You -MOJO & JUG98

Ink: Su: Chocolate Chip

Stamps: Verve: Hope Blooms,

Paper: SU: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron,Confetti Cream, Retired DSP, Colorbok: Flea Market

General Supplies: SU: 2 Step Bird Punch, Stampin Write, Chocolate chip. Marvy Circle Scallop Punches, Glitter Tape,Ribbon, Button, Twine, Crystal Effects, Dimensional Dots

For Kylee Jo - Card Patterns 128

For Kylie

You Are A Blessing - Mojo Monday 201

Enjoy Your Day- SPCC Challenge #110 http://spcolorcombos.thescrapmaster.com/

I have wanted to make a flower using the Faux Suede Technique.

Here is what I did to create the flower on this card.

Ink: Su: Certainly Celery,

Birthday Blessings Card-Truly Scrumptious challenge 61

I made this card for a wonderful Christian man who is having a birthday this week. I am also happy that it works for the Truly Scrumptious Challenge over at http://trulyscrumptiouschallenges.blogspot.com/2011/07/challenge-61sketch-time.html

Ink: Su: Basic Brown

General Supplies: Tim Holtz: Styled Labels, Distress Ink, Frayed Burlap, Ribbon, Brads, Dimensional Dots.

Birthday Wishes Card- MOJO199 & Color Throwdown #150

http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2011/07/mojo-monday-199.html http://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2011/07/color-throwdown-150.html

Ink: Su: Baja Breese, Rose Red By Colorbox

General Supplies: Rhinestone Brad, Rhinestone Elements, Ribbon, SU: Circle Punch, And Scalloped Punches, Dimensional Dots.

Big & Bold Card – Card Patterns 123 & Color Throwdown #149

Ink: Su: Wild Wasabi,

General Supplies: Reflection: Border Punch, Faux Button, Mulberry Paper Flower, Felt Flower, Embroidery Floss, Crystal Effects ¾” Hole Punch ½ “ Hole Punch and Dimensional Dots.

Feel Better Soon - MOJO198

Ink: Su: Certainly Celery, Lavender Lace

General Supplies: SU: Scallop Border Punch, Marvy Scalloped Circle Punch, K & Company: Watercolor Bouquet, Layered Accents ,Felt Foliage, Rhinestones, Cotton Braiding By Busy Kids, Dimensional Dots.

General Supplies: SU: Scallop Border Punch, Marvy Scalloped Circle Punch, K & Company: Watercolor Bouquet, Layered Accents ,Felt Foliage, Rhinestones, Cotton Braiding By Busy Kids, Dimensional Dots.

“Praying for You” Card – I Heart 2 Stamp July Sketch JUGS92

Stamps: Digital

Paper: Stash: Dark Blue, Papers from Lindsay Jane Designs

All Things Grow With Love - CR84FN Color Challenge 32

Stamps: Verve: Hope Blooms, Bloom & Grow, Papertrey: Borders & Corners Ovals,

Heartfelt Card - MOJO196

Paper: SU: Whisper White, GCD Studios: 8x8 Sweet Surrender, Digital Papers

Stamps: Digital Saying

General Supplies: SU: 1-3/8 Circle Punch, Spellbinders Oval and Scalloped Oval Die, Reflections: Pearl Brad, Silver Cording, Sheer Ribbon, Inkssential Glossy Accents, Dimensional Dots.

You’re So Amazing- JUG# 89 & IHeart2stamp-June Challenges

Paper: SU: So Saffron, Real Red, Cool Caribbean, K & CO: Amy Butler, Stash: Moss Green

Stamps: Verve: Happy Days

General Supplies: SU: Punches, Spring Flower Bouquet, 6 Petal Punch, Leaf Punch, Marvy Lg. Scalloped Punch, McGill Daisy Punch, Brads, Black Permanent Marker, Craftworks: Candi, Ribbon, Buttons, Inkssential Glossy Accents, Dimensional Dots.

A New Little Someone: Card Patterns Sketch # 120 Challenge

Ink: Su: Pink Passion

Dude You Rock - Just Us Girls Technique Challenge

Ink: Su: Basic Black, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, Color Box: Petal Point, Autumn Pastels, Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Peeled Paint, Weathered Wood, Frayed Burlap

Challenge #145 Distress http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2011/06/challenge-145-distress.html

For Lauren- Crafts And Me:Challenge 38, Stamp Something

Paper: SU: Digital Downloads. Baja Breeze, Lg. Polka Dot, Urban Oasis Set and Bazzill: Bling Sugar Daddy.

General Supplies: Stampin Up: Border Punch, Spellbinders: Scallop Circle & Label 17. Silver Cording, Rhinestones Brad, Sm. Tim Holtz Tattered Floral Die, Sponge Dauber and Adhesive & Dimensional Dots,

Make It Monday #40, http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/2011/06/make-it-monday-40.html

Craft And Me, http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com/

Happy Father’s Day Honey Card -Mojo Monday 194 – CONTEST & Timeless Tuesday #121 over at Flourishes, ECP Challenge Blog, CYDA Challenge #21

http://flourishes.org/category/challenges/timeless-tuesday/

Paper: SU: Digital Downloads: 2011 Noteable Desktop Calendar Kit. My Stash of Kraft

A NEW LITTLE SOMEONE CR84FN31 + Sketch 118

Paper: SU: Certainly Celery. Digital Downloads. Playful Polka Dots and Hip and Handsome overlay # 7

This Ones For My Son Card - Card Patterns Sketch 116

Heartfelt Daisy Card -CR84FN

^Paper:^{SU: Digatal First Edition, Retired DSP, Paper Stash.}

^{Stamps: Digital}

^Paper:^{SU: Bordering Blue}^{,Chocolate Chip, Retired DSP, Stash, Kraft}

^Paper:^{SU: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron,Confetti Cream}^{, Retired DSP, Colorbok: Flea Market}

^Paper:^{Stash: Dark Blue, Papers from Lindsay Jane Designs}

^Paper:^{SU: Whisper White, GCD Studios: 8x8 Sweet Surrender, Digital Papers}

^Paper:^{SU: So Saffron, Real Red, Cool Caribbean, K & CO: Amy Butler, Stash: Moss Green}