As Winter fades ATC

As Winter fades ATC - for Trade, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

With the melting going on I was inspired to say farewell to Winter with these last couple ATC's.
Stamped over photo here and added some Dazzling details.

Lilac in Winter ATC

Lilac in Winter ATC - for Trade, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

I made this ATC using the photo to stamp feature in Photoshop Elements. Added a bit of Dazzling diamonds to highlight snow and seed pods, framed with Tempting turquoise.

Background Tutorial 3 -Found Objects

Background Tutorial 3 -Found Objects, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

Another Background using found objects.
Stampin Up dye inks in Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight & Pear Pizzaz on Basic Grey Paper.

Background Tutorial 2 -Foil

Background Tutorial 2 -Foil, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

Click on photo to see photo's on how I made embellishments for my Grunge ATC's.

Claire Paper Doll

Claire Paper Doll-for Trade, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

One of 3 Paper dolls for Age of Elegance Spring workshop.

Image EKDuncan

Rose Paper Doll

Rose Paper Doll-for Trade, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

Rose is one of 3 entries into the Age of Elegance Flickr group's February Valentine paper doll workshop.

Image EKDuncan

Good Ole Engine 2816

Good Ole Engine 2816-for Trade, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

1st card for Canadian Steam punk challenge at ATC from Canada Flickr group.

Hectors Car ATC

Hectors' Car ATC-for Trade, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

My 2nd Canadian Steam punk challenge entry over at ATC from Canada Flickr group.

Fridge magnets and a Welcome!

Group of Magnets, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

I love my Dies and Punches for how easy they make my crafting, as in these pretty Fridge magnets.

The two larger magnets are made using Spellbinder Dies and Quietfire Design Stamps.

The smaller ones are made using Stampin Up Stamps & Punches.



I dedicate this post as a Welcome to Holly, Suzanne, Margo and Maria.
Thank you for following along!

on a Wing and a Prayer ATC

on a Wing and a Prayer ATC, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

I pulled out my Acrylic paints for this ATC, the tiny flags are stamped with Stampin Up's French Foliage.

Made for Debbie's challenge to use pebble paper over at ATC from Canada Flickr Group.

Clown Stamp ATC 2

Clown Stamp ATC 2, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

One more Clown Stamp ATC - this time I loosely did the Iris folding tech. using tissue tape.

Dragonfly Tag

Dragon Fly Tag, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

I made this fun Tag after creating the Background paper using Distress inks, Onion net mask and Carved Eraser stamp.

The Dragonfly stamps are from Quietfire Design

Clown Stamp ATC 1

Clown Stamp ATC 1 - for Trade, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

Iris Fold ATC - Fun colours and theme!
Thanks to Margo for the inspiration.

Emmalee Fashion Show 1

Emmalee Fashion Show 1, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

Click on Photo to be taken to my Flickr set with all 4 Fashion Show photo's.

Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland, a set on Flickr.

I love February!

These photo's were taken on my walk to work.

I hope you find time to enjoy this beautiful day!

Brigitte ATC

IMGP3416-Bigitte ATC, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

I love the Sb mbossibilties folders, used the Brick one coloured with distress inks & chalk.
Brigitte image from my postcard stash, coloured with pencil crayons. Stamped images and cardstock, Stampin Up.

a Loving Heart - Valentine Card with Bookmark

a Loving Heart - Valentine Card with Bookmark, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

For my hubby who loves to read-All products Stampin Up!

Oh Hello - FS Phone booth

Oh Hello - FS Phone booth, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

A just because greeting card for our Son away at University - All products Stampin Up!

Celebrate Card - FS Bicycle

Celebrate Card - FN Bicycle, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

Quick note, 4.25" Sq. -All products Stampin Up!

Celebrate Card- FS Ferris Wheel

Celebrate Card- FN Ferris Wheel, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

Quick note, 4.25" Sq. -All products Stampin Up!

Emmalee Doll

Emmalee Doll, a set on Flickr.

Emmalee - a work in progress for the Age of Elegance Spring Work Shop- make a Cloth Doll

The challenge to myself, do up original pattern & design with what I have on hand, beginning with a piece of raw canvas 5x49 inches

Total time so far 6 hours.

Birthday card using HA Hydrangia Stamp

Birthday card using HA Hydrangia Stamp, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

Used Spellbinders Dies, Stampin Up! Cardstock, Ink and Seam binding.

Valentine Gift Box

Valentine Gift Box, a set on Flickr.

Here's the rags to riches story of how a discarded parts box became a pretty gift box for my special teenage granddaughter!

Thanks for visiting

You Inspire Me( Paris)

You Inspire Me( Paris), a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

My talented friends inspired this card. It uses Stampin Up Stamps, Border punch, and Spellbinders Dies to create a Paris collage.

Valentine in Pink

Valentine in Pink, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

I just had to play with my new Sb Gold Die and lovely Sentiment from Quietfire!

Spell binders Gold Specialty Die

Spell binders Gold Specialty Die, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

I won a prize! This cool Gold Spellbinders Specialty Die from from the wonderfully talented & very generous Suzanne at Quietfire Design.

Cat & Wool Bookmark for Raffle

IMGP3337-Cat & Wool Bookmark for Raffle, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

Here is a Bookmark I made using the Bubble Wrap background.

The Stamp is from Quiet Fire Design and the Cat is from Cheery Lynn -Screen door die.

Happy crafting & thanks for the visit!

Background Tutorial 1 - Bubble Wrap

Tutorial - Bubble Wrap Back Ground 1, a photo by jmcraftygal on Flickr.

To achieve this super quick background;
I used Ranger distress inks in, Evergreen boughs, Barn Door and Wild Honey.
Ink up three different sizes of bubble wrap, one colour each and stamp 1st , 2nd & 3rd gen. imprints at random on Whisper White Card stock.