Update on recent Challenges

As many of you may have noticed Challenge #3 has not been posted yet due to technical difficulties.  Our office is completely torn apart because we got a new floor.  Good news is that this is a once every 20 year event so we won't be delayed again for a while.  Sorry for the inconvenience.  The new pics will be up just as soon as I have my office back.
Big Hugs!
Mel

Challenge #2

Here is the second challenge.  This stamp by Sweet Pea Stamps was colored with Prismacolor pencils.  Now it is up to you to guess who colored #1 and who colored #2.  Once again my daughter Isabelle is only 10 years old and the classes we are taking are offered at Let's Create in Wisconsin Rapids.  So now you get to guess which one I colored and which one she did.  Please send and email with the subject "Blog Challenge" to me, Melissa at melissavarga13@gmail.com or post your answer in the comments section of this post.  Good Luck! 

Challenge #1

Here is the first Challenge of three.  Your job is to decide who colored which image Isabelle, my 10 year old daughter, or me.   Please send you answers to me at HERE with "Blog Challenge" in the subject line or post it in the comments section below.  One winner will be selected from all of you that are correct, any of you that get all 3 right will be entered into a Bonus Prize group where 1 additional winner will be chosen.  This card was made at Let's Create as part of Sara's Prismacolor Technique class for skin tones and hair color.  The stamp  used is "Baking Betty" from the line Simply Betty Stamps.  We have been having a blast with several stamps from the Teen Scene lines offered by this company.  Everything used on this card can be purchased at Let's Create in Wisconsin Rapids so be sure to stop in and check out all of the great supplies. 

Here is another look at those cards from a different angle.

Good Luck & Happy Stamping!

Mel

Let's Create in Wisconsin Rapids

HI Everyone!
Isabelle and I have been taking classes at this GREAT little store in Wisconsin Rapids called Let's Create.  The classes are wonderful!!! You can take Copic or Prismacolor Technique classes for $5 each both classes offer patient instructors, all your supplies (except adhesive) and tons of fun.  There will be 3 upcoming challenges on this blog with BLOG CANDY  and prizes.  The rules are easy just guess who colored which image ~ Me or Isabelle, my 10 year old daughter ~ one random winner will be chosen from everyone that guessed correctly for each challenge.  This is not as easy as you may think even my husband got one wrong.  Those of you that get all 3 rounds right will have a chance to win a bonus prize.  All of the stamps used are available for purchase at Let's Create.  We have already finished two of the classes used in this challenge with the third one scheduled for June 9.  Get ready for a Summer colored for fun.

My Favorite Things

     This year at the One of a Kind trade show in Madison we found a great little item that is the perfect gift.   DEBIT REGISTERS!  You can buy them HERE at www.vikwing.com .  Vickie is really nice and she will take the time to answer any of your questions should you need to call about your order.

    First stamp the actual vinyl on the outside with Black Staz On.  The stamp used is Paper Inspirations ~ Soldier Calligraphy, set it aside to dry.  TIP you need to put something into the holder before you stamp it so that the other pocket does not leave a line through your image.  Next time I will just ink the word Soldier and leave the other words off because they are distracting from the picture. 

    The last step is to make an insert to put in your Debit Register.  This will be the cover that is displayed for people to see.  I stamped the image from Stampin Up ~ Courage in Memento ~ London Fog.  Then cut with Spellbinders Deckled Rectangle and mount on Black Cardstock.  There is a small piece of silver cardstock to give the look of a pedestal and even out the image so it is evenly spaced.

Happy New Year!

Here's to a new year full of new beginnings!  We are back from Florida (I LOVE THE BEACH!) and I am sorting shells.  It's almost as fun as gathering them.   This has been the BEST Winter yet in Wisconsin.   I should have some new cards to post soon.  All of the challenges have started up again now that most of the design teams have been chosen.  The creative juices are soooo starting to flow.
More Later! Stay warm :o)
Mel

Cards, Cards, Cards

Happy December everyone!  This post has several cards that I have made to to showcase different techniques and coloring even a few photo taking tips. The first card has paper piecing, it was used for the Cinema Saturday Challenge "Clueless".  The second card is a Digital Owl from Ink Wink Stamps.  I colored it using Copic Markers.  The background is a cloud technique.  Here is the best step by step  tutorial I have found, it is also how I learned.  Next is a Door from Gina K's "Life's Journey" stamp set again colored with Copic Markers.  The bushes beside the door have been accented with Flower Soft.  The last card has cupcakes from Stampin' Up's "The More the Merrier".  They have been "frosted" with liquid applique. I used Movers and Shapers to make the scalloped opening then the scalloped oval punch for the sentiment.  The tablecloth was made using Stampin' Up's  Fancy Scalloped Border.  Now, for better photo's ALWAYS be aware of your background.  When possible try to use natural light not direct to the point of casting shadows but from an angel (this means not right under the sun).  Try taking pictures in the spot you like best at different times of day to see when your lighting is best.  Little easels can be found in most craft stores.  It is nice to have a few different one's to complement the card you have made.  Hope this has been helpful!

Thanks for stopping by,

 Melissa