ATC Journal (Picture Heavy)

As I made ATC's  for the Wicked Wednesday team this past year,  I would make them specifically for each month and set them aside. I was planning to make a calendar project until I came to a standstill, as I just wasn't sure how to put it all together, at least until July when I emptied a case of Mason jars.

 Finally, an idea!

Seriously....how could I throw this away?!

After cutting and folding the inserts,

 holes (for binding purposes) were punched,

Distress Stain in Pewter was applied to all the edges.

 and Washi tape was placed as tabs.

There's nothing like a Xyron machine to make each and every project easy, 

I used mine to adhere black CS on every page for uniformity.

Tags were made and placed in pockets that were created when the pages were designed. 

Seam binding was used to tie everything together.

The peace sign was made using the Feeling Groovy Cricut cartridge. 

The monthly stamp(s) are from the CTMH Cherish the Day set.

All papers are from scraps, and the tag toppers are miscellaneous embellies from previous projects.

I am proud to say that almost all of this project has been repurposed.

Each ATC was double-matted and lifts opens to allow for additional notes.

 The receiver of this monthly journal is Jenn, the team leader and owner of the Wicked Wednesday challenge blog...she has an old soul which is ever so kind, gentle, and peaceful!

(L to R) Denice, Cass, Jenn, Kim, Em, and Donna

November 2013, Walnut Creek, CA

Happy 2014!!

If it isn't the NEW YEAR for you yet, it will be in a couple of hours.

I must say I am happy that 2013 is almost over!

 My hopes and prayers that 2014 brings PEACE and continued good health to each of you and your families, including my own.

:Dxx

WW #114 Creepy Christmas

Wicked Wednesday's CREEPY CHRISTMAS challenge is being sponsored by Creepy Cuties Digi Stamps....both images were as much fun to color as they look.

Please keep in mind that all entries for this week's challenge need to be linked by this coming Tuesday evening by 7:00 pm EST.

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Many of you know that I lost my father recently and even though I am thankful that he has finally found peace after several months of struggling with various health conditions....the sadness is overwhelming. It may take a little while to get back into the full groove of blogging and commenting, but I will do my best to stay on top of it.

Peace and hugs,

:Dxx

WW #113 Charmed

Has anyone else been having trouble leaving blogger comments from their phone?

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We have a wonderful challenge starting at Wicked Wednesday....all you have to do is have a charm on your ATC. Our sponsor is Delicious Doodles and they generously provided the entire DT with a couple of images....I chose this fabulous skull wreath digi.

 

The image was fussy cut, then several layers of pine boughs were added behind it....along with some dripping blood. The eyes were colored red and transparent Viva Paper Pen was applied. I thought this skullie would work like a charm (hee hee) to fulfill the challenge obligation.

You have until 7:00 pm EST next Tuesday evening to join us at Wicked Wednesday, you can link your ATC HERE.

 

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Flutter By Wednesday will be having OPEN challenges each Wednesday through the month of December....which means anything goes as long as you have a butterfly or fairy on your project. You can read all the details and upload your projects HERE.

I will not be partaking in the FBW challenges during December....life and family have taken the spotlight this month. I am doing my best to leave comments on blogs but am becoming frustrated with the blogger app on my phone as it will only let me (painstakingly) type comments...but won't let me post them.

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Challenges:

 

Totally Paper Crafts: #195 Ho, Ho, Holidays

My Sheri Crafts: #124 Funky Christmas

Paper Playtime: #24 Anything Goes

TTCD: Dec 3-9 Anything Goes
Use it Tuesday: #68 Anything Goes:
 (Punches, charm, and Viva Paper Pen have been in my stash for a very long time....even before I had a "stash!"
 

Happy Wednesday,

:Dxx

FBW #263 Thankful and WW #112 Friendship

 

Happy Wednesday!

 

Oh, the things I do to save myself a few minutes....like posting two different challenges in one post. Which is something I don't normally like to do...but the rush of the holidays is upon me.  Hmmm, sounds a little like procrastination...eh?

 

Image: Sugar Nellie Leaf Wings

 

Flutter By Wednesday has a THANKFUL theme this week. You can enter any newly designed card and/or project, just make sure there is a fairy or butterfly on it.

 

 

Wicked Wednesday has a fun FRIENDSHIP ATC challenge starting today, which is sponsored by Jellypark. 100% of the proceeds from this Song in Your Heart image is donated to Breakthrough Breast Cancer Charity....feel free to read more about this charity image HERE.

 

You have until 7:00 pm next Tuesday evening to join both challenges....

FBW: 7:00 pm CST

WW: 7:00 pm EST

 

Big, small, and those unseen...

I am truly thankful for all of my blessings.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

:Dxx

WW #111 Polka Dots AND Stripes Reminder

 

Here is a quick reminder that you have until 7:00 pm EST this coming Tuesday, November 26th to enter your Polka Dots/Spots AND Stripes ATC at Wicked Wednesday to be eligible to win this week's prize, which is a g/c to Heather Ellis' Etsy site.

The digital image I used is called Sock Monkey/Dec and is by Bugaboo...I love the stripes on the candy cane and thought they fit this weeks theme perfectly. Copics, Atyou Spicas, Stickles and Distress Inks were used to complete this fun ATC.

Feel free to click HERE for some inspiration and to link you ATC....hope to see you there!

Happy Saturday and (brrrrrrr) stay warm!!!
:Dxx

WW #111 Polka Dots AND Stripes

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Please scroll down or click HERE for FBW #262 Sketch challenge

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Heather Ellis:  PI049 digi image

CTMH: Cherish the Day clear set

Ink: Copic and Momento

Glitter, Vellum, Signo Gel pen

 

This adorable image is from the Pure Innocence collection by Heather Ellis, who just happens to be Wicked Wednesday's sponsor for the current Polka Dots AND Stripes challenge. I'm giving you fair warning....you'll need to have both on your ATC! 

 

Please link-up by Tues, Nov 26th at 7:00 pm EST.

Happy Wednesday,

:Dxx

FBW #262 Nov Sketch

At Flutter By Wednesday we have a wonderful sketch challenge starting today. The sketch is by FBW's sketch designer Kathy Curry and as per her past sketches, it is creative and easy to work with.

 

 

Sweetie the Candy Cane Sprite image by Michele Perkett

Challenge #262 details:

• FBW challenge #261 is a SKETCH
• You must have a butterfly or fairy on your project, unless otherwise  specified
• Once you've made your NEW creation, please leave a direct link in the InLinkz which you can find HERE
• FBW reserves the right to remove any links not linked properly or that are deemed inappropriate by the blog owner
• Enter your link before midnight PST next Tuesday, Nov 26, 2013

Don't forget that FBW has recently announced that any challenge that reaches over 50 entries will have a prize, which is just one more reason for you to come and flutter with us...and we sure hope you will!

 

Y&FH #28 So Thankful Reminder

Please scroll down for Y&FH Battle Hop or click HERE and don't forget to leave a comment on each blog to be in the running to win the prize each DT member is giving away.  Also, you'll need to leave a comment and link up for a chance to win the grand prize on the Yumi and Fumi Handmade blog.  It all ends on Monday, 11/18 at 11 pm (pst).  Good luck!!

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Happy Sunday! I have some mid-challenge inspiration to remind everyone that you still have time to join the Y&FH bi-weekly challenge, which is SO THANKFUL!! 

And thankful I am! For my family who indulges me with soooooooooo much crafty time, for my DT families, and especially for my followers! I am truly appreciative of every one's love and support and always smile when I think of how blessed I am!!

 

 Images are Fumi w/ Turtle and Chuckles w/ Gecko,

both of which are from the Y&FH Peek-a-boo Series.

Challenge #28 Details

• You can use ANY stamped image in the Y&FH bi-weekly challenges.
• As a bonus for using a Yumi and Fumi Handmade image, your name will be added a maximum of one (1) extra time after the last linked entry.
• All projects/cards must have a hand-colored image, "sentiment only" cards are NOT allowed.
• One (1) entry per person.
• All of the challenge rules can be found on their left side bar.
• The winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to the Yumi and Fumi Handmade online store. The Top 3 will receive a 10% discount code to be used in the Yumi and Fumi Handmade online store.

I'm hoping you will join the SO THANKFUL challenge and can't wait to see what you are thankful for. You have until Friday, November 22nd to link-up and we'll announce the winner and top 3 picks on Saturday, November 23rd!

Good Luck to all!

Y&FH Battle Hop - Embellishments

Good Morning and TGIF!

 

You're in for a real treat today. We've got a battle brewing between Team Yumi and Team Fumi and you're invited to a front row seat to this feud. No....we're not really fighting, we're just having a bit of fun between team mates and what better way than to show off than with a crafty blog hop. Both teams have been given the same theme to create with and all of you will be the judges!  We all know it wouldn't be a blog hop without prizes...so you want to make sure you leave a comment on each blog post because each team member is giving away something on their blog.  It's true...there are lots of chances to win, in fact there will be 4 types of winners:

1. Overall Design Team winners
2. Individual DT winner
3. Overall Blog hop winner will receive a stamp of our choice, plus similar items each DT member shares in their picture on their projects (it could be you)
4. DT will choose a winner from their own blogs to receive something as well (it could be you)

Now let's get ready to rumbbbbbbbbllllllllllllle...

...to the hop order (of course!)

Battle #1 - Embellishments
Team Yumi Yummies vs. Team Fumi Faves

Starts: 11/15/13, Midnight pst
Ends: 11/18/13, 11pm pst.

Each DT member will:
1. Share their project
2. List their embellishments
3. Share a picture of what they are giving away on their blog

 

Here's what you need to do:

1. Go through the entire hop and leave a comment on every blog post
2. When you get back to the Y&FH blog you will vote 1 time by leaving a comment with your favorite designer who you think used the theme the best. We'd also love to hear what you liked about their project so please include that in your comment.

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For my project I surrounded Summer Chuckles in blue, aqua, beads, shells, bling, and water....can you guess which are my fav embellies and colors? FYI...ALL of them!!

 



Look closely...did you notice the beads?! LOL, yes they moved because this is a 6x6 Shaker.

 

One commenter on this blog will win:
 12" Mesh bling, 3-D stickers, assorted beads and MS microbeads

 

Time to hop to the next blog.....LISA.

 

Thanks for stopping by,
Go Team Fumi!!!

 

WW #110 Anything Goes

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Please scroll down or click HERE for FBW #261 OPEN challenge

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This week at Wicked Wednesday we have a wonderful sponsor for our Anything Goes challenge, Stampotique. It was a lot of fun to browse and choose an image from their on-line store, but very difficult as there were soooooo many I like. But I did have to choose and finally decided on:

2415 Bird Lady and 3011 Quiet Place

With 1 teenager and 3 adult aged children living in my house I am always looking for a "Quiet Place." When I find it, I'll let you know.

ATC, ANYTHING GOES,  EASY...we would love to have you join us!

 Please link-up by Tues, Nov 19th at 7:00 pm EST.

Happy Wednesday,

:Dxx

FBW #261 Open

This week's challenge at Flutter By Wednesday is OPEN...just make sure you have a butterfly or fairy on your project. I used the stunning Lilly Fairy of Enchantment image by Michele Perkett for my tag, and as detailed as this image is, it was quite easy to color.

I have been planning on making a HOLIDAY PLANNER for a friend and had the inserts printed and pre-cut...ready and waiting for the day I had a few extra minutes to work on it. This is what I came up with...

DP: K&Co

Ink: Momento, Copics, Marvy LePlume

Pocket Planner free printable from OrganizedChristmas.com

Behind the tag is a freebie notepad that came in the mail a couple of weeks ago

Handmade tags are included

Inchies from a 3 yr old swap were put on the back of the tags,

a small envelope was made from vellum using ZooBalloo

 Jingle bells attached to a clip for receipts and misc. items

Challenge #261 details:

• FBW challenge #261 is OPEN
• Once you've made your NEW creation, please leave a direct link in the InLinkz which you can find HERE
• FBW reserves the right to remove any links not linked properly or that are deemed inappropriate by the blog owner
• Enter your link before midnight PST next Tuesday, Nov 19, 2013

Don't forget that FBW has recently announced that any challenge that reaches over 50 entries will have a prize...just one more reason for you to come and flutter with us!

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Challenges:

Paper Playtime: #23  Sparkle

Through the Craft Room Door: Anything Goes Nov 12-18

Totally Paper Crafts: #192 Use Glitter

Use it Tuesday: #67 Stick it!  (Tissue Tape, snowflake stickers, label maker)

Happy Wednesday,

happy creating!

:Dxx

FBW #260 Brown

The challenge at Flutter By Wednesday this week is easy peasy because it is BROWN! As easy as this challenge is...don't forget your butterfly and/or fairy on your project....because it really is quite easy to forget them.

 

The calendar is a freebie from findingnana.com.

The fairies are from the Sweet November A Little Bit of Magic Fairies set.

The pen and post-it note pad were from the $1 bin at Target (6-8 months ago.)
DP: DCWV My Sunshine

Challenge #260 details:

• FBW challenge #260 is BROWN
• Once you've made your NEW creation, please leave a direct link in the InLinkz which you can find HERE
• FBW reserves the right to remove any links not linked properly or that are deemed inappropriate by the blog owner
• Enter your link before midnight PST next Tuesday, Nov 12, 2013

Don't forget that FBW has recently announced that any challenge that reaches over 50 entries will have a prize...just one more reason for you to come and flutter with us!

 

Happy Wednesday,

happy creating!

:Dxx

Happy Birthday Cebelica!!!

Over at Yumi & Fumi Handmade we are celebrating fellow DT Cebelica's birthday today! She is such a fun and creative person and visiting her BLOG is always a bright spot in my day. You should see the awesome beaded spiders she made....they are spook-tacular!

 

Wishing her a day filled with all the things that make her happy...be it friends, family, a little crafty time, and (hopefully) a present or two.

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

 

 

Feel free to stop by the Y&FH blog to see all of the wonderful cards and wishes in Cebelica's honor...lots of happy, happy to be seen!

 

    Happy birthday to you,

Happy birthday to you,

Happy birthday dear Cebelica,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!

Y&FH #27 Color Combo Reminder

Happy Sunday!  Here's a quick reminder that you still have a few more days to join the Yumi and Fumi Handmade bi-weekly challenge which is a COLOR COMBO:

 

Orange, Green, Purple and Black

 

I used Yumi and Fumi 

from the original Y&F Series for this fun Halloween tag

 

You can now use ANY stamped image in the Y&FH bi-weekly challenges!!!

• As a bonus for using a Y&FH image, your name will be added a maximum of one (1) extra time after the last linked entry.
• All projects/cards must have a hand-colored image, "sentiment only" cards are NOT allowed.
• One (1) entry per person
• All of the challenge rules can be found HERE
• The winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to the Yumi and Fumi Handmade online store. Our Top 3 will receive a 10% discount code to be used in the Yumi  and Fumi Handmade online store

Y&FH would love to have you join their COLOR COMBO challenge, which runs through Friday, November 8th. Feel free to click HERE to find the original challenge post and link your entry.  The winner and Top 3 picks will be announced on Saturday, November 9th.

Good Luck to all of the entries,

 

TGF Alter-Ego and FFF Sketch

Awareness Anya and  Latte Anya have teamed up together for a couple of fun challenges at TGF...

Alter-Ego Body Snatching challenge and FFF Sketch.

 

 

 

As cute as I think Awareness Anya's hair is, I do miss Latte Anya's ultra hip cap!

 

The inside of this 4x4 card will hold a gift card to a local coffee shop. I love having a couple of these gift card holders ready and waiting....they're perfect when I want to send a little something to a friend.

Have a great Thursday, hope it's fun and filled with sweet treats!

WW #108 Creepy Halloween

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Please scroll down for FBW's #259

Anything with Wings challenge

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Last week at Wicked Wednesday our theme was all about Cute Halloween ATC's and this week we switched it around and thought it should be Creepy!

 

Just Some Lines is our sponsor this week and I used their appropriately named  image called The Eater....creepy, right?!!

 

 

We'd love to have you join us at Wicked Wednesday, you have until 7:00 pm EST next Tuesday evening to be enter your ATC...feel free to click HERE to go to the link.

Happy Halloween...

be safe, have fun!

:Dxx

FBW #259 Any Winged Creature

 

This week's challenge at FBW is Any Winged Creature, which means a butterfly and/or fairy is NOT required. If you look closely you will see which winged creatures I used....some low flying bats in a fun shaker wall hanging. Every time I walk by this wall hanging I have to shake it...I love the noise and movement.

 

 

Dilly Beans images were used, #483-Monsters and #477-Bats. About 8 of these bats were printed, colored, fussy cut and included in the shaker...I thought they would be cute flying around with all of the beads. The orange and black seed beads were gifted to me over a year ago, along with other small beads that were added to make this a fun...not too scary...wall hanging. 

 

Also used were a MS blood dripping border punch, along with a Spellbinders fence die. DP is from Paper Studio.

 

Challenge #259 details:

• FBW challenge #259 is Any Winged Creature
• Once you've made your NEW creation, please leave a direct link in the InLinkz which you can find HERE
• FBW reserves the right to remove any links not linked properly or that are deemed inappropriate by the blog owner
• Enter your link before midnight PST next Tuesday, Nov 5, 2013

Don't forget that FBW has recently announced that any challenge that reaches over 50 entries will have a prize...just one more reason for you to come and flutter with us!

 

Challenges I'm entering this in:

Dilly Beans: Halloween Week 4

Thru the Craft Room Door: Anything Goes Oct 29 - Nov 4

Use it Tuesday: #66 Creatures (hoarded items are seed beads, overlay transparency, and adhesive foam)

 

Happy creating,

happy Wednesday,

:Dxx