Happy 4th of July!

Happy Fourth everyone! I am just stopping by for a quick hello today, as we are headed out for a family celebration.

The patriotic image is from Vintage Picnic and was stamped in Rich Cocoa Memento ink. I colored it in with my Copics and used some Distress Ink to add an aged look. I then used the cracked glass technique on the main image. I used Versamark Dazzle to adhere the clear embossing powder and as I was heating it, all the dazzle came loose! The image looks neat, the sparkles floating in the 'glass'. My favorite plaid background is a combination of the stripe image from Let Freedom Ring and Faux Ribbon. The buttons are from a jar of vintage buttons I purchased at a flea market!

Thanks for stopping by today - enjoy America's birthday! See you soon!

-Anya

Recipe:
Stamps: Vintage Picnic, Let Freedom Ring, Faux Ribbon - Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: Creamy Caramel, Night of Navy - Stampin' Up!; Vintage Cream, Scarlet Jewel - Papertrey Ink
Ink: Rich Cocoa Memento, Versamark Dazzle - Tsukineko; Antique Linen, Tea Dye Distress Ink - Ranger; Vintage Touch Tea Dye Duo, Vintage Cream - Papertrey Ink
Misc: Pinking Shears, buttons, clear embossing powder, button twine

4th of July ATC

Happy Thursday! It is much like Friday here, and I am excited for a three day holiday weekend!

Today's card is an Artist Trading Card that I made for a 4th of July swap on the PTI forum. I rarely make ATCs, but love them! Like tags, that little canvas is so much fun!

I started with a 2-1/2 by 3-1/2 piece of Vintage Cream that I had trimmed using the pinking blade on my rotary paper cutter. The colors are Spring Rain and Scarlet Jewel - love the combination!

Inspired by this post of Nichole's from the most recent countdown, I used a copic marker to edge my twill ribbon. The background was created using a combination of sentiments from Let Freedom Ring, Vintage Picnic, Vintage Picnic Sentiments, and Star Prints.

I have one more patriotic creation to share with you tomorrow before I take a bit of a blogging break for the holiday! Have a fantastic evening!

-Anya

Recipe:
Stamps: Let Freedom Ring, Vintage Picnic, Vintage Picnic Sentiments, Star Prints - Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: Scarlet Jewel, Spring Rain, Vintage Cream - Papertrey Ink
Ink: Scarlet Jewel, Vintage Touch Tea Dye Duo - Papertrey Ink; Bashful Blue - Stampin' Up!; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger
Misc: Pinking circle Nestabilities - Spellbinders; Vintage Cream twill - Papertrey Ink; Circle punches; Copic markers; Pinking blade rotary trimmer - Fiskars

Let Freedom Ring

Today I have a project to share with you in honor of Independence Day! I know we still have a few days, but I've got a few projects :)

I found the wooden star shape at Michaels. I covered it with patterned paper and added some elements to create a little themed home decor! This would also be a great thing to add to a picnic basket, bottle of wine or vase of flowers for a party hostess (or yourself)! Here is another:

Anna Wight first turned me on to decorating mdf and wood shapes and since then I've made quite a few. They are in the photo archives, waiting to be shared! They are so fun to make - tiny little canvases to create with.

I hope you enjoyed them! I like to see what I can create that isn't a card. Tonight I think we're going to have some take out and have a quiet night at home. I have some creating to do, and a bit of a recharge is usually always good. I hope your evening is just what you need!

-Anya

Recipe:
Let Freedom Ring Star
Stamps: Let Freedom Ring, Star Prints, Fancy Flourishes - Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: SS White - Papertrey Ink; patterned paper unknown (sorry!)
Ink: Night of Navy - Stampin' Up!; Antique Linen Distress Ink - Ranger
Misc: Rustic Cream Button Twine - Papertrey Ink; Large Star punch - Stampin' Up!; Wooden Star shape - Michaels; Crop-o-dile; Buttons; Wire

Happy 4th Star
Stamps: Let Freedom Ring - Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: SS White, Pure Poppy, Bitty Dots Patterned Paper (Spring Rain) - Papertrey Ink
Ink: Pure Poppy - Papertrey Ink; Weathered Wood Distress Ink - Ranger
Misc: Pinking circle Nestabilities - Spellbinders; Wooden Star shape - Michaels; Crop-o-dile; Adhesive rhinestones; Wire

What a Doll!

Hi everyone! I hope you are having a great day. I am happy to report that I made something new last night! I love the opportunity to spend all evening creating in my little room, the house quiet around me, doggies asleep at my feet. It is good to feel productive.

This fun card was made using Hero Arts' Four Dolls stamp set. I colored the girls in with Copics. The patterned paper is retired Stampin' Up! called Haiku - what a perfect match, huh? I added some adhesive rhinestones and used my clear Sakura stardust pen to add some sparkle.

Now its off in the mail to my dear friend Julie, who is celebrating her birthday on Thursday. Julie is visiting from sunny CA later this month, so I am very excited to have that to look forward to.

Thank you for stopping by, I appreciate it! Have a wonderful day!

-Anya

Recipe:
Stamps: Four Dolls - Hero Arts; Mega Mixed Messages - Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: Old Olive, So Saffron, Haiku patterned paper - Stampin' Up!; SS White - Papertrey Ink
Ink: Old Olive - Stampin' Up!; Tuxedo Black Memento - Tsukineko
Misc: Copic markers; Adhesive Rhinestones; Sakura clear startdust gel pen

Birthday Celebrations

I'm tapping into the photo archives again.. I haven't yet had a chance to make (and photograph) something new.

This card is a simple one and great for a guy. All the details are below in the recipe.

Very versatile card sketch, too! I've got big creating plans for tonight, so I can't wait to share something new with you tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by!

-Anya

Recipe:
Stamps: Sanded, Upsy Daisy - Stampin' Up!
Cardstock: Kraft, Always Artichoke, Manchester Patterned Paper - Stampin' Up!
Ink: Sahara Sand, Always Artichoke - Stampin' Up!
Misc: Chipboard star, Spiral punch - Stampin' Up!

Strawberry Basket

Happy Friday everyone! Have you seen the Blog Hop that is going on over at Moxie Fab World for the Card Creations Volume 7 magazine? There is some fabulous talent in there - if you have some time go check it out.. there are prizes and everything! (I'm not a sponsor nor do I have a card published .. yet - its just good stuff!)

I'm digging in the photo archive for today's card. I've been busy creating for my event this weekend, and haven't photographed any new things yet.

This is another gifty project that I like to make (these were also picked up along with my sachets and coasters for sale at a local boutique).

The stamp is Strawberries from Lockhart Stamp Co. - their stamps are so great for coloring. I stamped the strawberries and colored them with my copics. I sandwiched the image and a piece of patterned paper (for the back) between two pieces of Memory Glass and then soldered them together. After the piece cooled I added a magnet to the back. I put together a simple card to show off the soldered piece. The card recipient can remove the magnet portion from the card and use it somewhere else. These are fun to make! If you've never soldered before, Debbie Olson has put together a fantastic tutorial here. Give it a shot!

I'm so glad that you stopped by today, I hope you have a great weekend!

-Anya

Recipe:
Stamps: Strawberries - Lockhart Stamp Company
Cardstock: Pretty In Pink, Kraft, Patterned Paper - Stampin' Up!; SS White - Papertrey Ink
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento - Tsukineko
Misc: Scallop Border punch - Stampin' Up!; Memory Glass - Ranger; Copic markers, soldering tools

Mojo, where are you?

Its been a rough past couple days. I am prepping for a stamp camp event this weekend and its just sucking my energy. I'm not complaining, I am so grateful to have a wonderful group of people that come craft with me. I just wish my mojo would help out more!

Today's card is for Dawn's Raspberry Suite Color Challenge. I tried channeling Melissa Phillips, but man, I was way off.

The image is from an old Inque Boutique set called Birdies. My local Pat Catan's is selling these sets for $5. I've been snatching them up - its a steal!

Thanks for stopping by.. hopefully those creative juices start flowing again soon! Take care!

-Anya

Recipe:
Stamps: Birdies - Inque Boutique
Cardstock: Dark Chocolate, Berry Sorbet, Melon Berry, Rustic Cream - Papertrey Ink
Ink: Rich Cocoa Memento - Tsukineko; Dark Chocolate, Melon Berry - Papertrey Ink
Misc: Copic markers; Fruit Punch Stickles - Ranger; Simple Scallop Border punch - Martha Stewart