JYC 2009: Day 19

Prompt 19 was about writing a letter to Santa but I've already done this in prompt #3 so in this prompt I did something a little different:
I incorporated a small size copy of a "letter from Santa" that I printed for my niece using THIS template.
I also added an image from the Dover Publications free samples and a photo of me with Santa!
I also bought a Robo Craft Lite, (it wasn' planned, I saw it on sale (119 euros, not bad!) and I just couldn't resist!) so I wanted to picture this too.
Ready!

Crafter's Net: New Distress Inks!

Quich post: New Tim Holtz distress inks! Yummieee

JYC 2009: Day 18

Prompt 18 was about the Christmas menu. So after I did my journaling, I used aTim Holtz flourish mask and distress inks. Then I wanted to add an embellishment picturing something edible, the only thing I have is the apple stamp (a gift from the first greek crop, thank you ladies!), so I used it right on the journaling, colored it with my copics and then used Ranger's "Glossy Accents" on top, really nice effect.
I also used Ranger's Stickles, it's been a long time since I used them last, so I went a little over the top with them (if such a thing exists, LOL!!!). The little flowers are actually from the Martha Stewart "Flower Bed" deep punch, I just cut them around with scissors.
Last step, I added the title (Basic Grey alphabet stickers), I also used a Sakura Stardust pen in gold on top and ready!.
Oh gosh, I just realized I've written "Boudapest"! LOL LOL LOL

JYC 2009: Day 17

This prompt was about the perfect gift, so I added a picture of the perfect gift for me!LOL!
On the journaling spot I used some Pebbles stencil templates and distress inks, added the title and ready!
Maybe I'll add some embellishments.

JYC 2009: Day 16

This prompt was about what we are grateful of during these days. My idea was to make like something like a Christmas tree branch and use the photos like the ornaments, well, it didn't exactly work out, I like it nevertheless.
When I added the title, it was lost a bit amongst all the photos etc, so I used a Sakura Souffle to do the faux stiching.

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Quick post:
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JYC 2009: Day 15

Trying to get back on the JYC train, the prompt for the 15th day is about visitors, visiting, etc. I wanted to use this cute Tilda (thanks Eleni for the stamp loan!) and I used the candles detail a step further: for the journaling spot I used distress inks and then a Pebbles stencil but instead of chalk I used the Sakura Stardust pens and the result is, well, wow! That's why I love them.
I also had an accident while coloring the Tilda: I run out of my R000 and tried to refill it for the first time, apparently I used too much ink and when I started using it again the ink made a pool on my stamped image! LOL! I discarded some ink by pressing the chisel nib on a tissue paper and the marker was ok. I used golden DCWV glitter cardstock to make the mats for the images, I also used a brown marker to accent the edges.
The little girl on the left is a free sample from Dover Publications, I also added a bow (Venia thanks for the ribbon!) and a Kaiser pearl.
Well, I have to admit, I'm getting an addiction to Tildas!

Card Making: Christmas #3

For this card too I used white cardstock, I stamped the wishes with Versamark and then colored with distress inks.Then I added the dark green mat and on top the colored image (Hero Arts cling stamp that I colored with my copics). Final touch the tiny pearls and ready!

Card Making: Christmas #2

I'm a bit behind with my Christmas cards so I'm trying to catch up.

For this card I stamped with Memento's Tuxedo Black using an Inkadinkado wood stamp on GK 120lbs Pure Luxury white cardstock, colored it with my copics. Then I cut it using the nestabillities Labels One dies. I left the bottom empty on purpose because I wanted to write the message, I also used blue distress ink on the edges.

Next step, I made the mat for the colored image, I used a sheet from the Basic Grey "Nook and Pantry" paper pad and cut and embossed it with the nestabillity die, one size larger than the one I used for the colored image. While I still had the die on the piece of paper, I used distress ink so as to give more contrast to the edge.

Then I made the base card, I used white cardstock on which I stamped the snowflakes with Versamark and then heat embossed it with clear embossing powder. Then I used distress inks all over the front of the card and when I was done I wiped the excess ink of the snowflakes.

Last thing I added was the ribbon, I used my copics to change the color, added the bow and the tiny pearls.

Cutieee!!!

JYC 2009: Day 14

Another prompt for Christmas gifts etc, so I didn't elaborate that much, I just did a quick layout:
I used white cardstock, a Tim Holtz mini mask, distress inks, a nestabillities "labels 1" die and little strips of leftover paper in order to make the little notes, like the ones we attach to gifts. Each note has a different aspect of Christmas gifts.
I also used a Basic Grey plain chipboard embellishment, I colored it with distress inks and then I used on top Sakura Stardust pens. The title was made with the Cuttlebug "You're not the Boss of Me" alphabet.
At some point I'll add some embellishments but that's it for now!