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pop on over to the blog and check it out- they have some great stamp sets Bombshell Stamps Blog or for the contest/giveaway entry http://bombshellstamps.blogspot.com/2010/11/enter-our-follow-this-blog-contest.html
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Catch you later
Kathy s
"It's going to be a blue Christmas with out you"- For some reason this song kept going through my head as I was creating this card -other than having blue in it I can't understand it. Anyway Three cards in one day after three months no blogging. I was actually trying to get one or two of these cards posted yesterday but Murphy's law - didn't get there - so now you have three in one day -sorry.
JustRite Friday Challenge 044- Color, Sponsored by Spellbinders is challenging you to use Navy,Rust and Gold in your project- I didn't really have a Rust coloured anything so I got what was as close as possible from my stash- hope they accept it as rust. This card sort of came together by itself in about two hours-which for me is quick, I usually take ages trying to find just the right papers or layout but not this time. The sketch is 2S4Y Kazan's Sketch 66 current challenge and I think that fact and the colours picked by JustRite helped heaps because it took away a lot of the procrastination I usually go through when creating.
I made another Christmas card because I still have heaps -like about 50 or so- to do before the end of the month or Christmas anyway and had better get a move on with them.
I love Just Rite stamps and because at the moment I only have their original stamps (I bought this set for that particular stamp-I just love it) -I will use them. They are a bit difficult to get here unless you buy online(which I don't) but thanks to their blog hop I won a set of their new ones- check out their blog to see all the cool new designs and for those without the original system these ones are on cling so will work on normal cling blocks. The new set I won was "Quiet Moments" - such a sweet little set with pretty little fairies and some gorgeous sayings on it I am sure you will be sick of fairies when I get it in the mail and have a play. The last 7 sets have all been illustrated by the lovely Elizabeth O.Dulemba- a great illustrator and author in her own right. Thanks Sharon.
I could also possibly enter this into the Caardvarks Holiday Die Cuts challenge of using die cuts although they are not from Creative Cuts and More as I don't have any of their dies and they are not actually a holiday die cut but they are around a holiday stamp so maybe that counts - but would love to own some one day- they look so neat. I think it might be a bit late for the deadline for that challenge though so anyway I'll try.
I would like to explain something here as you may all be wondering,or not, why I keep referring to things from my stash - Before I started making cards for blogs and I really haven't sold any. I bought 
This card is a tent card and is a 4.5"x6" card. The brown has been stamped with the snowflake from the Original Merry Little Christmas set with versamark- to give it a watermark effect then I stamped it with the bronze ink and then I was happy with that effect so I stamped again with versamark watermark and embodded with a bronze EP. although you can't really see the other layers in the picture they are visible IRL. The gold paper behind the main image has a glow to it as well and the ribbon I bought from a local quilt shop when it was shutting down- neither had labels so I don't know the manufacturers-the brown is a velvet.
Recipe-Card base- Navy cut and folded to the above size. Papers-stash, Stamps- Just Rite 3 1/4" stamps Christmas Treasures and Merry Little Christmas Set Originals; Inks- Versamark watermark,Grant-Bronze; Dies-Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Circle and Classic Scalloped circle; Helmar tacky Craft Glue; Scor-it Scoring tool. Other- (From stash)Embossing Powder- Bronze and Blue;Gem; Ribbon; Double sided tape and foam tape.
I am sorry this was such a long post hope I didn't bore you all
Hope you enjoy, thanks for visiting and any comments greatly appreciated.
Catch you later
Regards
Kathy s
This card is for the Unscripted Sketches #81
I love Penny black stamps although I only have a couple of sets so they get used in bits and bots- not nearly enough for my liking but I think the hedgehogs are so cute. I think it still sort of looks like a gift in a round about way don't you? It's very relaxing colouring and the watercolour crayons -Lyra Aquacolor crayons- I've been using are so good and will last me forever.
Here is a closer shot of the little hedgehog- so darling.
Recipe: In no particular order sorry -
Card-Blue base card from some sets I purchased at a discount store to make your own cards- They were too cheap to go past -something like $5 for 10 cards and envelopes and embellishments as well or something like that -I have only a few left as I have had them for a while now they are about 4.5" square; Papers- All the papers were from my stock I have a HUGE supply of bits and pieces I am trying to use up; Stamps- Penny black Transparent Christmas Critters Set; Inks- Versamark Watermark; Embossing Powder-Gold and Silver-sorry had for ages don't know brand.; Colouring- Lyra Aquacolor watercolour crayons; Other- Flower soft- Polar White for the snow and I actually stuck it to his hat rim and pompom (mixed with glitter);Glitter two types-Darico White and again don't know brand -rainbow white/pink;Acetate;Stickers-Border stickers-I think they're Renoir; Ribbon and silver cord-Stash; Punches- Fiskars tag your it-1.5" and 2";Dies- Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles large and small and Classic Circles large and small(sorry again put them away before writing down which ones);Sequins- Stars and Snowflakes- stash; Foam tape, double sided tape and Helmar Tacky Craft Glue.
Hope you enjoyed your visit, thanks for coming. Comments greatly appreciated.
Catch You later
Regards
Kathy s
This is a long entry and probably very boring to you but I feel that I must give a mild explanation as to my absence over the past few months. You don't have to read this if you don't want to you can just skip to the card - I will not be offended I promise.
I am back at the moment- I am sorry to have been away from my blog so long- several things have been going on around here that needed to be dealt with and they took priority. Firstly as I have stated in previous blogs- I soooo admire all of you out there that can work full time, raise a family and create and blog at the same time. Unfortunately I am not one of those people and even though my family are all grown they are still in need of my support at various times either as a Taxi, babysitter, moral supporter or other things. This not only implies my immediate family but my In Laws, nieces, nephews and others as well. I am also the calling person for several friends in times of need- Which don't get me wrong I love and feel honoured that they think they can call on me for these things but it means my creativity time is diminished and at times non existent, therefore I have had little time and actually lost the incentive to create anything worth blogging about for such a long time but hopefully things are getting back to normal(whatever that is). I also had a rotten cold that would not go away and took several weeks for me to even feel like doing anything- I am now catching up on housework and gardening as well as slipping in a bit of crafting-yay!.
Sorry to go on but I felt I had to explain a little bit about my absence. I have been still stalking many blogs and leaving the occasional comment etc. I am going to have to look at the amount of blogs I subscribe to - there are so many and I must spend ages on them admiring everyone else's work so If I unsubscribe to your blog it is not that I am no longer interested in your work but that I am trying to get back some of my time for me to create so PLEASE understand. I will try to peek in sometimes to see where you are at and I thank you all for the inspiration you have given me.
Now my card:- This was made to go with the Card patterns Sketch 90
Sorry if the pictures are dark but it is very overcast here today and although it's near the end of spring we are having a very wet and very cold one- summer will probably be the same.
The second picture sort of shows the little jewels on this card -they change colour if you look at them in different light. It looks like the white layer is on foam tape but it's not it's just very thick card(matt board actually) but I put the greetings and words on foam tape .
Here is the list of things I used
Cardstock- Black Impress Hessian finish; Papers- Bits from my stash; Inks-Versamark watermark, Staz-on Jet Black; Other- JudiKins Detail Black Embossing Powder; Ribbon-It's Magic; Gems- stash; Dies-Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Ovals and Classic Scalloped ovals-Sorry I always seem to put them away before I write down which sized ones I use; Photo corners; Foam mounting tape, Double sided tape, Helmar Tacky Craft Glue.
Comments always appreciated.
Thanks for visiting
Regards
Kathy s
To all those not in Australia this may appear a day early but in Australia it is now Saturday 11th September.
You don't have to read this if you wish it's up to you but it was the way I felt and feel at this tragic time and had to express it with these words. They may not make sense to some but each time I read it I feel shivers in my body because it brings back the feelings I had that were so strong then and still are today-I admire all who have gotten on with their lives and tried to put this way behind them but there are some that will never get over it and my heart really goes out to them.
Like most others I was deeply touched by the happenings on September 11 2001. I remember waking on that morning our time to hear the news and see the footage over and over on the T.V. - not being able to believe what was happening and even though we where seeing it could not fully accept it for quite a while. My 11 year old son just could not understand and I had a hard time trying to help him when I didn't understand either- how could someone do this?.
Being a volunteer member of the Country Fire Authority in Victoria, Australia (one of the fire services of our state) I am fully aware of the dangers that are encountered by those who also serve the community no matter where they live or the role in which they do it - whether they are like me a fire person or a police or ambulance officer or one of the rescue team members- when they go out to help.
I know of many that also risked their lives to assist in the devastating fires we had in Victoria in February 2009 - I helped in that campaign for two weeks doing communications for aircraft- including working with some lovely Canadian, New Zealand, American and Australian crews who were actually in the aircraft-(helicopters) doing the work from up above. Thank you guys your work was greatly appreciated. (Communications is what I normally do and it is a reasonably safe position but you just never know what is going to happen or when)
This poem was written in the memory of ALL THOSE lost in 9-11 and dedicated to them and all Emergency Service Personnel and their families -either paid or volunteers - who risk or risked their lives everyday trying to help others. I also would like to express my thoughts to those who were not involved in the emergency services who also assisted and those that lost their lives as innocent victims of this event.
We don't always get thanked but we don't expect it either- we are here to help when needed and get on with the job at hand. I wrote this just after that fateful day and even though we are miles away it touched our hearts very deeply- we held and still hold memorial services and prayers for all those involved.
America Attacked
“America attacked” that’s what they said
ALL the papers when they were read
A plane, no two have hit a building in New York
Both full of innocent passengers and civilians at work
Not just any building it was discovered
But the World Trade Centre, the Twin Towers,
No goodbyes or I love you
So unexpected for all involved
Except the ones who planned this deed
Fire everywhere – the heat intense it’s melting steel all around
Even more news comes across
The Pentagon has been hit too - another plane
More people dead
Confusion is all around
Not only for Americans but for the world
WHY?
Who would do this terrible thing?
What is going to happen now?
Questions lots of them to be answered
Who will solve this puzzle?
Another plane has gone down
This time the passengers have reported to say goodbye
Or I love you knowing they were going to die
It’s crashed into a forest all on board dead
Reports keep coming back of despair
Of Death Destruction EVERYWHERE
People try to help, some in vain
No one believes or gives up hope
Police, Fire fighters, Paramedics too
All do their job and march straight in
Get people out their only thought
Help as many as you can
Then more Despair the buildings just crumble
Like a pack of cards
Get out, Get out
We can’t leave them there
We have to help it’s what we do
Regardless of what WE are going through
HOPE is what keeps us going
We pray and work and keep on trying
Just one more trip and one more life
But no it’s too late – we are gone – goodbye
The dust it settles, the people stare
Tears and words just don’t come
We can’t believe it, it can’t be true
It’s some bad movie – it’s just not real
But yes it’s true – we must go on.
We hope the world will stay at peace
No more attacks – no more devastation
We just need to get on, clean up the mess
Maybe someone is still alive
We must check, we hope, we pray
We’ll never forget this tragic day
World war 3 – is this start?
Somewhere down inside our hearts
We hope it’s not - we try to think
Another’s life - we must care
Find out who has done this thing
And punish him / her - and only them
Families, friends we must unite
Think of all those who died - they must help us too
Keep positive and hope the best
Don’t let them all have died in vain
Thousands of innocent lives gone .
Women, children, men all are parts of families
Genes may not relate us
But we are part of the human race
Think of the survivors - those who have lost
We may not want to but we must
Are they to die too- for Revenge
It can’t happen – not again
Remember Gallipoli
Remember France and London
DON’T let Evil win
Give GOOD a winning chance
Peace is what it has to be
But How?
A week has gone by – still no answers
No one else found alive – we can’t give up
People offering – insisting on helping
Clear the rubble – search, search
Dogs, Police, Fire-fighters hard at work
The heat still there- we must go on we cannot rest
Maybe the next piece of rubble may uncover a friend
A loved one – We all hope and pray
Masks must be worn there may be asbestos or worse
We can’t rest
On the other side of the world
We watch this on TV
Our brothers’, sisters’ in the emergency services
Have died or disappeared doing their jobs
We bow our heads and hold our hands
We hug and pray for their families
For them
And all the ones they were trying to save
It could be us we‘re volunteers
Just like some of those who died.
We see a problem we go to help
We know what it’s all about
Our families know it’s what we train to do
But things like this bring the reality home, a family all together
Disaster, Sadness Everywhere – we can’t believe it
We see it over and over again
That plane- those crumbling towers
People running – trying to escape
Those fire trucks, ambulances
Police cars, Buildings – all crumbled like toys
Cranes are lifting; trucks are carrying it all away
To be sifted through in hope to find the answers
None are coming – only more questions
News time comes and goes- more tragedy
Australia, the World is in mourning
Will the world ever be right again?
Children cannot understand- we’re saying sorry
But why? - We did nothing wrong
Explanations just can’t justify any reason
Hope is coming it has to be
We can’t live in fear and sadness
We will remember September 11th 2001
FOREVER.
By Kathleen Smullen 2001
Thanks for visiting and I hope I haven't upset or offended anyone with this post. I had to post it just so others know it is not only America that feel for people who suffered with this event but it spread all around the world.
Catch you later
Regards
Kathy S
Gee am I happy three days three posts- this post was such fun to do -I've had this set of stamps for ages like about 12 months or more and have never really used it but I thought of it as soon as I decided to play in a couple of this weeks challenges.
The finished card is just has I had planned which is unusual for me I usually start one way and finish in a completely different direction.
The colours are so cheerful- I think I'm looking forward to spring because I've started using brighter colours. This is for a couple of challenges CPS challenge- CPS 181 Part 1-this is the sketch; Flourishes- Permanent Link to Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC81)! - this one required lace and wee Memories Challenge #19 - Sponsored by May Arts- which required something sweet - I think I missed the time frame for one or two but will post it anyway LOL.
Sorry there are lots of pictures but I wasn't sure which to post and I wanted to show all the different parts of it - so here goes
the first two show the front looking straight on-the second showing a bit of the flap and the next two show behind the flap which I made the hinges from lace stickers
Thank you for visiting and hope you enjoyed my card and my interpretation of the sketch.
I was trying to get these done so I'm sorry if the pictures aren't very clear- I think I'll have to take photography lessons-or get a better camera and make a photo box. :)
Card info:- Cardstock- is some green card I've had for ages think it's Quell, Papers- K&Company-and bits from my stash; Stamps- Flourishes set- Cakes- not sure of the actual name of the set- It's quite an old one. Inks- several generic stamp pads from Kmart including- red,green,yellow,light blue and purple; and Whispers Brush markers-brown,red,olive and bottle green. Other Bits- Gold embossing powder, Zing Clear embossing powder; Stickers- The paper mill (lace) and from stash; Lace- from my stash its a short piece I purchased with a heap at the local charity shop; Micro beads- various colours and brands- had them fpr ages and thought they looked like sprinkles.;Kindy Glitz-Crystalina,Faber Castell -Glitter Glue-to add a touch of sparkle;
Thanks for visiting
Catch you later
Kathy S
Wow two posts in two days- I think I'm getting back in the groovel - lets hope it stays that way Hehehehe ;} - does that sound very 70's 'cause that's a bit of how I feel with this card-
I just couldn't go past this cute unscripted sketch- I had so many ideas running through my head when I saw it I didn't know where to start- thanks for helping me get my mojo back-Although I'm not totally happy with it I think it would be a cute card just to give someone just to say hi or something for everyday use not a special occasion like a birthday. I had fun doing the background for it as I used all sorts of jar/bottle bottoms and lids dipped in ink pads and stamped onto the card stock I think it sort of looks funky but that's just my opinion.
I cut a couple of tiny hearts in half to make the leaves for the flowers and used some ribbon for the stems not that you can really tell in this picture but this was the best one I took and because it is so dark and gloomy here at the moment-we are expecting another big rain/thunder storm any time.
This card is actually for two challenges the UNSCRIPTED SKETCHES #69 – WITH A PIGGYBACK CHALLENGE - I tried several ideas for the flowers and decided on hearts and I may even do another with something else I'm thinking of but it won't be in time for the challenge I don't think and the JUGS #47 - A Color Challenge
Cardstock- a generic card packet I bought from somewhere ages ago- sorry can't remember where or the brand but it was just one of those multiple card packets that are reasonably cheap- I seem to use a lot of them and they are great for when I need a card in a hurry.
Papers-Kaiser craft Utopia Collection and Hey Birdie Collection-which is sort of appropriate as I used a bird for the card although I didn't realize it at the time I was choosing my papers.
Stamp- Grace Taylor; Sentiment- I'm unsure where this came from I think it was a clear set that I got from a discount store a while ago but I like it and you will probably see it used a lot.
Inks-Archival Ink -Jet Black; I have some generic stamp pads I bought when I was first starting my card making many many years ago and they have so many colours and don't seem to dry out that much either -I have put a drop of water in a couple just to regenerate them and they work ok now. I don't know who made them but I think I bought them from K Mart there were so many colours I think I bought about 15 of them and they are sort of like Versa Inks in size but not them just a cheap version. I used Aqua,Light green and Hot Pink-these are my names for them they didn't actually come with colours written on them.
Other- Embossing Powder-Judi Kins- Black Detail; Colours-Whispers Brush Markers,Ribbon-Sullivans Double sided satin; Punch- Fiskars 1" squueze punch circle, Hearts- three different sizes- unsure of brand; Jewels-stash; Glue- Helmar 450; Double sided tape and mounting tape.
Hope you enjoyed
Thanks for visiting
Catch you later
Kathy S
