Give me Blue, and Orange ATC

I finished up my blue, and orange artist trading cards yesterday. 

Something about blue, and orange. Love those colors together. 

So what is the next project? I'll be working on things to sell

at the craft show me, and Betty will be doing in November. 

That should be fun. I haven't worked a craft show in years. 

We had a bit of freezing rain yesterday, and I woke up to snow 

this morning. Looks very pretty from my stamping chateau window! 

Time for coffee! 

Speaking of coffee I went to Michael's yesterday, and the hot pad paper

packs were on sale buy one get two free. I finally found Brewtiful Day pack that

I have been searching for since December. Also picked up an Easter pad, and a 

lovely pack called Mint to Be. Lovely shades of pastel greens, and yellows. Perfect

for Spring. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

day 42

Look Ma no Stamps just Paper

Last week I went to Betty's to craft. 

Didn't bring any of my supplies so I borrowed her's.

Love that we can do that!

Anyway I used one of her 6x6 paper packs, and created four cards. 

Of course I made a set for Betty, and me. 

These cards use no stamping. Just layering, and

doilies for embellishments. 

Betty's has a board from We are Memory Keepers that

cuts a decorative edge, so I used that on this card, and one other one. 

The dress makers dummy is part of the pattern paper pack. 

One of my favorites. I used two different papers to make the layer. 

Just butted them together on the base card. 

and the last one. I also used the decorative cutter for the edge of this card. 

Layered a strip of pattern paper on the inside so it can be seen from the front. 

So much you can do with a paper pack that doesn't require getting your

fingers all inky! 

Stamping trails

Karen 

day 41 

Spinning Like Made Confetti

I've been having fun the past few days just making artist trading cards. 

There are about 4 left that I need to make in this collection. 

Started them out with shades of blue using oxide inks. 

Only other colors I'm using is orange, black, and white. 

Just love orange and blue together. 

The stamp set used for the ballet dancer is by Maggie Holmes. 

Greeting is from Jane Davenport. 

Don't think I'll be walking outside today as I normally do.

Bitterly cold out, and we got a bit of snow on the ground. 

I'll be getting on the recumbent bike today. 

Stamping trails

Karen

day 40 

Valentine Themed Artist Trading Cards

My Valentine themed artist trading cards for February. 

Did something different by creating a fold. Thought

they turned out pretty cute. 

I just realized that 2020 is a Leap Year. 

Twenty nine days this month. 

Wonder what I can do with an extra day this year?

Yesterday me, and hubby went to the movies. It was in the afternoon,

and we were the only ones in the theater to see Jumanji.

Wasn't as good as the last one with the Rock, but still pretty entertaining. 

Can you believe we got into the 60's yesterday? Not as warm today, but

I still got out early to do some walking before the rain comes in this afternoon. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

day 39

Valentine Binder mail from Kathleen

Today I'm going to share the beautiful binder mail that Kathleen made for me. 

She made her binder as she is so talented. Yesterday I posted the one I made, but

I didn't actually make my binder. 

Love the shaker she added on the front! 

First page of embellishments. 

Those little keys are so cute! 

Kathleen made her envelopes too! 

Inside holds more beautiful embellishments she made. 

Next page has bows. 

Next envelopes was holding these beauties! 

Last page. 

Check out the heart garland. 

She signed the inside back cover. How special! 

Thanks Kathleen. You artwork always amazes me! 

Happy birthday to my mom Gladys who would have

been 88 years old today. Miss you. 

Stamping trails

Karen
day 37

Valentine Themed Binder Mail

Kathleen, and I also did a binder mail swap. 

Binder mail is a binder that is decorated, and filled with

handmade embellishments. 

This is the one I created. The binder I got at Michael's, and had

a canvas finish. I first painted it white then sealed with modge podge. 

Then I added the embellishments. 

First inside look. I added pockets to the inside front, and back pages. 

The heart embellishments were attached to a window sheet with glue dots so

they can be removed. 

Another pocket with heart embellishments. These were made with different

strips of washi tape that I attached to a cardstock base. Then I used a heart punch to

make the shape. 

We also added decorated envelopes to hold more embellishments. 

One of my favorite pages. I used sparkled pink pom poms

to make the heart shape. 

Another envelope. Used different ephemera to decorate. 

and the back of the last envelope, and back page. 

Had fun with this swap. I'll be back tomorrow to show the binder mail Kathleen

made me. 

Oh good the groundhog didn't see his shadow. Looks like we might have an early Spring!

Suppose to reach 50 by this afternoon. YAY! 

Stamping trails

day 36

Coffee Album made by Kathleen

Yesterday I posted the coffee filter album I made. 

Today I'm sharing the beautiful album that Kathleen

made for me. 

Love the cover! 

The heart wraps around to the spine of the album.

Inside view. She added pull outs with little

heart tabs.

So cute!!!!

She cut a smaller piece than the sleeve to make the inserts.

Big thanks Kathleen. I love all the goodies you sent!

Tomorrow I'll be sharing more.

Happy first day of February! The longest month of the

winter for me is January. So I'm happy to have that month behind me!

Stamping trails

Karen 

day 35