Tiny Dancer

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Come join this week for a new challenge at Wags ‘n Whiskers and create a card or project with a black & white or sepia theme. There is also a surprising announcement that you won’t want to miss! I made this card using Tiny Dancer from Wags ‘n Whiskers.


Challenge: Wags ‘n Whiskers – Challenge #37
Main Stamp: Tiny Dancer (WnW)
Patterned Paper: Mod Retro (DCWV)
Copic Colors:
W2, W4, W6, W8

Did you know? An afterimage is an optical illusion that refers to an image continuing to appear in one’s vision after the exposure to the original image has ceased. One of the most common afterimages is the bright glow that seems to float before one’s eyes after looking into a light source for a few seconds. The phenomenon of afterimages may be closely related to persistence of vision, which allows a rapid series of pictures to portray motion.
[Afterimage, Wikipedia.org]

Tips, Tricks & Techniques 0x01D

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When using ABC plates for dry embossing and metal dies, it is suggested to alternate the surface of the cutting plate, Plate B, the thinnest plate, to prevent warping or breaking. However, over time plates A and C can also warp but because they are thicker, it often goes unnoticed until there is a problem. To prevent this, the way I remember to flip them is to have all plates facing the same direction when in use. So if I’m using Plate B upside down then I make sure to use the other plates upside down as well and visa versa. That way, I know Plates A & C are getting the pressure applied evenly throughout their use and warping is prevented.

Rio

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I made this card using Rio from Simply Betty Stamps for the 10th Day of Halloween Challenge! The challenge is to create a card or project using spiders and with a skirt like that, Rio and spiders naturally go together. 😀


I used spiders from all over the house including a purple ring spider and the Lego spider in the center, not to mention spider paper and another fun metal medallion I found at the local scrapbook store. This was the first time I fumbled around making the paper medallion behind it; and I might make another one, maybe. ;D

Challenge: Simply Betty Stamps – 12 Days of Halloween
Main Stamp: Rio (SBS) and Borders 2 (Kelly Panacci)
Patterned Paper: Blackbird (MME)
Copic Colors:
-skin/eyes: E00, E11, E04, YG21, YG23, YG25
-hair: V12, V15, V17
-clothes: W2, W4, W6, W8, YG21, YG23, YG25

Did you know? Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll around the seeds of the cotton plant. According to the Foods and Nutrition Encyclopedia, the earliest cultivation of cotton discovered thus far in the Americas occurred in Mexico, some 8,000 years ago.
[Cotton, Wikipedia.org]
“On the 10th day of Halloween my Ghoul love gave to me… 10 Creepy Spiders, spinning their webs just for me!”
Update: I won the top three at Simply Betty Stamps for this challenge!

Bookworm Fairy

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Don’t forget about the challenge this week at Lollipop Crafts where the challenge is to create something with a rainbow or rainbow colors. I wish I knew where this reading fairy came from so if anyone recognizes her… leave me a comment!

Update: Thank you Claire {aka Happy Days} for “finding” this fairy for me! ;D


Challenge: Lollipop Crafts – Challenge #12
Main Stamp: Bookworm Fairy (Hannah Lynn Art & Designs)
Patterned Paper: Chicken Coop (October Afternoon)
Copic Colors:
-skin/eyes: E00, E11, R20, R22, G21, BG11
-hair: W00, W2, W4, W6, W8
-clothes/wings: R17, R22, YR12, YR21, G21, BG11, B12, BV02, V15
-other: E25, E29, E50, E53, YG13, G28

Did you know? Hydroelectricity is the term referring to electricity generated by hydropower; the production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water. It is the most widely used form of renewable energy. Once a hydroelectric complex is constructed, the project produces no direct waste.
[Hydroelectricity, Wikipedia.org]

Lil Birthday Lolita Kellita

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It’s another new challenge at Lil Lolita Boutique today and this time we’re previewing a new stamp: Lil Birthday Lolita Kellita! Check out Tickled Pink Stamps blog for a chance to win this cute image! The challenge is to create a card or project with a birthday theme. I also used Kelly’s Makup Tutorial on this image.


Challenge: Lil Lolita Boutique – Challenge #21
Challenge: Color Me Copic – Challenge #7
Main Stamp: Lil Birthday Lolita Kellita (LL&L)
Patterned Paper: AB Lotus (K&C)
Cricut Cartridge: Lacy Labels
Metal Die: Spellbinders Nestabilities Scalloped Circles
Copic Colors:
-skin/eyes: E00, E11, R20, R22, R24, E25, E29
-hair: E50, E51
-clothes: R20, R22, R24, R29, E25, E29
-other: YG91, YG95, E25, E29

Did you know? Museum Maluku (MuMa), is a museum dedicated to the Moluccas and the Moluccan community living in the Netherlands. Approximately 12,500 Moluccans arrived in the Netherlands on a temporary basis in 1951 following the end of Dutch colonial rule in Indonesia. Though initially meant to be temporary residents, the Dutch government began regarding the Moluccans as permanent residents of the country in 1956 and began promoting integration within Dutch society.
[Museum Maluku, Wikipedia.org]

Mushroom House

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The challenge this time at Make it Crafty is to create a card or project based on the sketch provided with a vintage theme. I made this card using Mushroom House and Christmas Elves from Make it Crafty.


I started off with vintage style holiday paper but in the end the card looks more modern than vintage! Here’s the Mushroom House before it was covered. The other challenges were to make a holiday card; use red and green; and something metallic (brads).


Challenge: Make it Crafty – Fun Challenge #4
Challenge: Pile It On – Challenge #42
Challenge: The Ribbon Girl – Colour Challenge #2
Challenge: Christmas Stampin’ All Year Long – Challenge #68
Challenge: Wee Memories – Challenge #28
Main Stamp: Mushroom House and [altered image of] Christmas Elves (MiC)
Patterned Paper: A Heart Warming Holiday (TPS)
Dry Embossing: Sizzix Basic Gray Embossing Folders Plaid & Snowflakes Set
Copic Colors:
-elves: E00, E11, R20, R22, R24, R29, G20, G21, G24, G28, YR23, YR24, B91, B93, 0
-house: G20, G21, G24, G28, E40, E41, E42, E43, E44, R22, R24, R27, R29
-plants: YR21, YR24, YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97
-other: C00, C1, C3, C5, B91

Did you know? The Etruscan Shrew is the smallest known mammal by mass, weighing only about 1.8 grams on average. The Etruscan shrew has a body length of about 4 cm excluding the tail.
[Etruscan Shrew, Wikipedia.org]