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Glory Bee...It's a Birthday! Technostamper Sketch and Then Some....

Glory Bee!! It's still Monday and here I am!  I'm lovin' my little bee card for the Technostamper Monday Sketch challenge.  This card is a cornocopia of techniques and glittery goodness!

The background piece is done using the glitter resist technique and is REALLY sparkely in real life.  The swirly stamp is a bit of bounty from my recent trip to the Whippersnapper factory.  The honeycomb stamp (used for the glitter resist part) is from Darcie's.  The bee (also from Whippersnapper) belongs to a friend (hi! Kari!!) who is probably wondering if I ever plan to return it.  LOL!!!!  While I've thought about continuing to hold it hostage (it bee-ing so cute and all....LOL!) I'll probably (?) give it back soon since I value her friendship!

The image piece uses both paper piecing and the Out of the Box techniques.  The bee's body has been stamped twice, cut out and popped up for extra dimension.  It's impossible to see on the scan, but it totally makes the card in person.  I used my colluzle for the Out of the Box technique--I must say that I am bummed about the discontinuation of this tool--it is perfect for this technique.  While there are lots of amazing cutting systems out there, the coluzzle will still be a favorite.....until my stash of blades is depleted....then....not so much.

After coloring the image with Copics, I super spica-ed the bee, his wings and the flag with a variety of Copic atyou Spica pens.  It is sooo shiney!

I've been busy busy busy today....LOL...just like a little bee!  It's my hubba's birthday.  We've had a frenzy of activity this am with last minute shopping for dinner ingredients (I've NEVER made ribs before....) gift wrapping, and card making.

I've been itching for a reason to ink up my little Denami monkies and today was the perfect day!

Super simple, super cute...one for each of our little monkies...he'll like :)

That's all for me--

TTFN, Jane

Tidy Whities....

My children have more toys than a department store.....so, why is it that a shipping box or freshly folded basket of laundry trumps the toys each and every time???

By the end of this little photoshoot--the wee-est one had just about undone the entire basket of whites.  She had a blast!

Since I've barely had time to visit my stamping space, I thought I'd share a few pictures of what has been occupying my time.

Dan loves to have his picture taken.  He'd pose for hours..(which is why the majority of my pictures are of him.....)

1  2  3  4  5  Five reasons not to stamp!  :)  Hope you are having a great summer!  TTFN, Jane

Catching Up.....

  Better late than never!!  I'm finally finding a few moments to attend to my little blog!  I've been horribley sporadic in posting and, as usual, aim to do better :)

My first share for the day is from last week's Blogger's Challenge--obviously, our theme was masculine cards. 

This card is somewhat of an ecclectic experiment with a few before unused stamps, paper scraps, texture plates, some hardware and a technique or two.

In truthfullness, I started this card months ago and, not caring for it much, put it aside.  The addition of the father's day sentiment (Our Craft Lounge) and hardware really pulled it together.  It turned into a card I was happy to share with my hubba on Father's Day.  The main image is from Cornish Heritage Farms and the Saturday Evening Post line. 

My second "catch up" share is forMJ's Technostamper Monday Sketch Challenge.

I'm so going to miss my Baja Blue! 

This is a total 5 minute card!  I've been super busy with design work lately and just happened to  have this set (Stampin Up!) on my desk.  I was taking a bit of a break and decided to just look at MJ's sketch, sure I wouldn't have time to play.  In the middle of pulling together a few projects for the TJNL, this card just made itself. 

The stamp set, Forest Friends, is currently available in the SU! Occassions mini catalog, but will also be available all year in the new catalog.  These images are sooo cute, but I must admit to struggling a bit with their smallness--I think I need to channel my buddy Dawn and remind myself to think Amuse!

Anyway, I am happy with this card--mostly because of the simplicity!  The dotted line and sentiment are both rub-ons from my stash :)

That's all for me.  I've just come home from a very intense baseball game--my kid rocked!!!  I'm so proud of him and his team.  We're on to the championship!!  It's sooo exciting, but I'm totalled from the heat and the excitement.

TTFN, Jane

Hambo and The Big Shot

I think that would be a good name for a book....or ridiculous children's show.  Sophia's current favorite show is called Maggie and The Ferocious Beast--I think Hambo and The Big Shot could work......

Anyyyyywaaaaay.......I'm coming down off my birthday high (it was a wonderful day) and thought I'd share a few goodies from my upcoming Hambo class at the Stamp Shoppe.  June's Hambo class (June 25th at 6pm) projects all use the Big Shot and some amazing Sizzix dies.

The first project is a pop up birthday card featuring the adorable Party Sheep from Hambo.  I've photographed the pop up cake with the card front so you can see the entire project. The entire cake insert slides into "sleaves" I've created inside the card base.

Here is a photo of the cake piece inserted into the card base:

And, for your viewing pleasure....a closer shot of those adorable sheep:

I just love this card--And, I love the Sizzix pop up cake die!  How clever!  If I had more time, everyone would get a pop up cake for their bday :)

Join me on Thursday, June 25th to learn more about the Big Shot and Hambo!  See HERE for more info.

Before I leave you, I wanted to share one more picture......

A little peak at my crew and my wonderful birthday celebration:

Who's having fun, now?

TTFN, Jane

Double Bugged

No, not a comment on the large June bugs flying around North Central Wisconsin....

I'm showing off a card I created for a recent class using the TJ technique, Double Bugging.  Who thinks up this stuff?  Brilliant....just brilliant!  If you aren't hooked up with your own subscription to the TJNL, check it out here!

The verse stamp is from Penny Black and definitely one of my favorites!

I've pulled colors from the soon to be retired Walk In The Park designer papers from Stampin' Up!  The colors are:  Kiwi, Pink Pirouette, Baja Blue and Kraft--I really like the earthiness added by the Kraft cardstock.

Today was the last day of school for the wee ones.  They exited the bus whooping and hollaring....did I EVER act like that?  I had a glass of wine and readied myself for a long, loud summer :)

What did you do today?

TTFN, Jane

Summertime Fun

Happy Friday!  Todays Blogger Challenge is to create a card with a summer theme.  I don't know about you, but I'm ready for some summer time weather! 

I created this card using the Stampin' Up! set, Just Beachy.  It can be found in the current Occassions Mini catalog and will be available for purchase through the end of June.

The technique I've used is fresh from the latest Technique Junkie Newsletter and is a wonderful technique called, Clear Coat Collage.  You'll have a chance to learn more about this fantastic technique by joining me for my July technique class at the Stamp Shoppe.  If you are not local to me, you can find out more about it by visiting Technique Headquarters!

I've got birthday on my mind...our June is jam packed with TONS of birthdays.  As I don't often focus on masculine cards, this month is a perfect time to do so.  While I've used a bit of kraft tafetta ribbon, I think the effect is subtle enough to still work for the men in my life (my DAD and hubba!) I chose earthy colors (Really Rust, Chocolate Chip, Kraft, More Mustard and Sage Shadow) to convey a masculine feeling as well.

I hope you enjoy!  I'm off for an early bed time--I've got a big adventure to Whippersnapper planned for myself in the morning!  TTFN, Jane

Wish You Were Here

Hee Hee!  I totally love this new image by Hambo!

Have you ever had one of those days were everything seemed to be sucking your time?  I spent a half hour on the phone today (during nap time--the horror!) trying to sort out an issue with my camera.  I was tossed around to 4...yes, FOUR different  people.  I was so frustrated with this suck of my quiet time, I ignored the dishes and the laundry and stamped!  I'm so glad I did!

The colors in my picture seem a bit off to me--trust me, the designer paper (an older pack from DCWV) really does match the Kiwi/Rose Red card base!

The sentiment, Wish You Were Here! is also from Hambo. I think it makes a cute little "missing you" type card. 

When I finished this card, I still had the scrap papers sitting on my desk...they were screaming at me to be used, so I whipped up this second card:

Anyone want a popsicle now?

(Popsicle is also Hambo)

LOL!  That's one of my favorite parts of summer.....mid afternoon popsicle breaks!

Don't hesitate to give yourself permission to take a break today....go stamp.....eat a frozen treat....relax!

TTFN, Jane