Thursday, February 28, 2013

As Winter fades ATC

With the melting going on I was inspired to say farewell to Winter with these last couple ATC's.
Stamped over photo here and added some Dazzling details.

Lilac in Winter ATC

I made this ATC using the photo to stamp feature in Photoshop Elements. Added a bit of Dazzling diamonds to highlight snow and seed pods, framed with Tempting turquoise.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Background Tutorial 3 -Found Objects

Another Background using found objects.
Stampin Up dye inks in Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight & Pear Pizzaz on Basic Grey Paper.

Background Tutorial 2 -Foil

Click on photo to see photo's on how I made embellishments for my Grunge ATC's.

Monday, February 25, 2013

Claire Paper Doll

One of 3 Paper dolls for Age of Elegance Spring workshop.

Image EKDuncan

Rose Paper Doll

Rose Paper Doll-for Trade by jmcraftygal
Rose Paper Doll-for Trade, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.
Rose is one of 3 entries into the Age of Elegance Flickr group's February Valentine paper doll workshop.

Image EKDuncan

Good Ole Engine 2816

1st card for Canadian Steam punk challenge at ATC from Canada Flickr group.


Hectors Car ATC

Hectors' Car ATC-for Trade by jmcraftygal
Hectors' Car ATC-for Trade, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.
My 2nd Canadian Steam punk challenge entry over at ATC from Canada Flickr group.



Thursday, February 21, 2013

Fridge magnets and a Welcome!

Group of Magnets by jmcraftygal
Group of Magnets, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.
I love my Dies and Punches for how easy they make my crafting, as in these pretty Fridge magnets.

The two larger magnets are made using Spellbinder Dies and Quietfire Design Stamps.

The smaller ones are made using Stampin Up Stamps & Punches.



I dedicate this post as a Welcome to Holly, Suzanne, Margo and Maria.
Thank you for following along!

on a Wing and a Prayer ATC

on a Wing and a Prayer ATC by jmcraftygal
on a Wing and a Prayer ATC, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.
I pulled out my Acrylic paints for this ATC, the tiny flags are stamped with Stampin Up's French Foliage.

Made for Debbie's challenge to use pebble paper over at ATC from Canada Flickr Group.

Clown Stamp ATC 2

Clown Stamp ATC 2 by jmcraftygal
Clown Stamp ATC 2, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.
One more Clown Stamp ATC - this time I loosely did the Iris folding tech. using tissue tape.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Dragonfly Tag

Dragon Fly Tag by jmcraftygal
Dragon Fly Tag, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.
I made this fun Tag after creating the Background paper using Distress inks, Onion net mask and Carved Eraser stamp.

The Dragonfly stamps are from Quietfire Design

Clown Stamp ATC 1

Iris Fold ATC - Fun colours and theme!
Thanks to Margo for the inspiration.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Emmalee Fashion Show 1

Emmalee Fashion Show 1 by jmcraftygal
Emmalee Fashion Show 1, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

Click on Photo to be taken to my Flickr set with all 4 Fashion Show photo's.

Winter Wonderland

Driftwood Fence in WinterLilac seeds in WinterGoatsbeard seeds in WinterTall Pines in Winter

Winter Wonderland, a set on Flickr.

I love February!

These photo's were taken on my walk to work.

I hope you find time to enjoy this beautiful day!

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Brigitte ATC

IMGP3416-Bigitte ATC by jmcraftygal
IMGP3416-Bigitte ATC, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.
I love the Sb mbossibilties folders, used the Brick one coloured with distress inks & chalk.
Brigitte image from my postcard stash, coloured with pencil crayons. Stamped images and cardstock, Stampin Up.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Emmalee Doll

7-Assembled material & trim for clothing6-Movable arm detail5-Stuff all pieces with Fibre fill and sew together - Embroider face4-After all pieces are sewn remove paper and turn right side out3-Sew with zigzag foot, use the one side of it for seam allowance measure2-Attach pattern pcs to doubled up cloth with staples
1-Emmalee Doll Build - Making paper patternAge of Elegance - Spring Workshop make a Cloth Doll, the challenge to myself,  use what I have on hand,  beginning with a piece of raw canvas  5x49 inches

Emmalee Doll, a set on Flickr.
Emmalee - a work in progress for the Age of Elegance Spring Work Shop- make a Cloth Doll

The challenge to myself, do up original pattern & design with what I have on hand, beginning with a piece of raw canvas 5x49 inches

Total time so far 6 hours.

Birthday card using HA Hydrangia Stamp

Used Spellbinders Dies, Stampin Up! Cardstock, Ink and Seam binding.

Valentine Gift Box

14-Completed Valentine Gift box by tying bow & adding tag

13-Added Flower ribbon

Valentine Gift Box, a set on Flickr.
Here's the rags to riches story of how a discarded parts box became a pretty gift box for my special teenage granddaughter!

Thanks for visiting

Friday, February 8, 2013

You Inspire Me( Paris)

You Inspire Me( Paris) by jmcraftygal
You Inspire Me( Paris), a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.
My talented friends inspired this card. It uses Stampin Up Stamps, Border punch, and Spellbinders Dies to create a Paris collage.

Valentine in Pink

Valentine in Pink by jmcraftygal
Valentine in Pink, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.
I just had to play with my new Sb Gold Die and lovely Sentiment from Quietfire!

Spell binders Gold Specialty Die

I won a prize! This cool Gold Spellbinders Specialty Die from from the wonderfully talented & very generous Suzanne at Quietfire Design.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Cat & Wool Bookmark for Raffle

Here is a Bookmark I made using the Bubble Wrap background.

The Stamp is from Quiet Fire Design and the Cat is from Cheery Lynn -Screen door die.

Happy crafting & thanks for the visit!

Background Tutorial 1 - Bubble Wrap

To achieve this super quick background;
I used Ranger distress inks in, Evergreen boughs, Barn Door and Wild Honey.
Ink up three different sizes of bubble wrap, one colour each and stamp 1st , 2nd & 3rd gen. imprints at random on Whisper White Card stock.

TJ Goddess Art Journal Completed

Welcome to the final installment of this journal. It has been made with many gifted or found papers and bits of stash. It celebrates the con...