tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5847289169895919212024-02-07T18:26:48.432+01:00Ann Kristin's Hobby Haven - old blog...a serious case of paper and ink addictionAnn Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726098465099939636noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584728916989591921.post-41818504155403966312013-11-01T10:20:00.001+01:002013-11-01T10:21:31.958+01:00Word CloudHere is a summary of what I write about on this blog. New and updated projects are coming soon. :)<br />
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A Christmas card from December 2012.</div>
Ann Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726098465099939636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584728916989591921.post-54038155223911023642012-06-05T07:15:00.000+02:002012-06-05T07:15:00.282+02:00Sailing on the seven seas<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-popvgiPhXfI/T8txvIVlxkI/AAAAAAAAA5g/bcrVGNHdeJw/s1600-h/IMG_2788_blog%25255B4%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="IMG_2788_blog" border="0" height="520" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OOlTQA5qGJk/T8txwoN-GBI/AAAAAAAAA5o/GlbUGIwKE8o/IMG_2788_blog_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_2788_blog" width="400" /></a><br />
It is time for a new challenge over at <a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Card Crew</a>! The new challenge is to make a card inspired by a song. We are sponsored by <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a>. This online store keeps several of the items, that I have used on this card, in stock.<br />
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My card is inspired by the song “Sailing on the seven seas” by OMD. The inspiration is mostly from the title as the lyrics of the song is kind of blue… Well, the main color on the card is blue, so that fits too! Anyways, I finally got to use the sailor girl stamp from Magnolia. She is adorable! In addition to her, I dug up a bunch of maritime themed papers and bling.<br />
Make sure you head on over to our blog and participate in the challenge so that you have a chance to win a gift card for Simon Says Stamp.Ann Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726098465099939636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584728916989591921.post-90638380667338560932012-05-08T07:00:00.000+02:002012-05-08T07:00:12.244+02:00Sentiment as the main image<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb5fV9KcUBZgeD21YLwKvfaDj-9e3-3XH008NSBn5-CtVBPouzVM1LlG38hQmu-YB4uftMVTNppBltojNHUnv_v5UaFOb6lHHAEPuIRWxNns-oqRBiign7388vK442SxNIlxvobLLW8dM/s1600-h/IMG_2787_blog%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Sentiment" border="0" height="300" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HrpYcwTBsoI/T4KqQ_PYe5I/AAAAAAAAA4s/UpP0WnnO1wY/IMG_2787_blog_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Sentiment" width="400" /></a> <br />
It is May and Mother’s Day in the US is coming up so I chose to make a mother’s day card for the new challenge over at <a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative card Crew</a>. We are sponsored by <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a> so this is your chance to win a gift card at a very well stocked online store :-)<br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GJKzcKvNRz0/T4KqSsGGr5I/AAAAAAAAA40/tcar15ao8C0/s1600-h/simonsaysstamp%25255B2%25255D.png" target="_blank"><img alt="simonsaysstamp" border="0" height="37" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJLVDv0eHLOXgvIyCKJZ1AkslshTMyIcQlHoRO9e3W6MWeBLQL_kvgbVmr1jP5uJSegzcyBkznc-McLtLKqc7wLUHpm_a-rhmC2A-L664w2YtcjVt6-itoaZQqLBwg_NJQQtXL_pxxYxY/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="simonsaysstamp" width="200" /></a> The challenge this time is to use a sentiment as the main image. I found a saying about mothers after a quick online search. The sentiment was written using my new fountain pen (Pilot Namiki Falcon) with a flexible tip. I was able to make the words look similar to Copperplate calligraphy script, but it is not quite there. It is best to use proper nib and ink. The background text says Love and Mother (in English and Norwegian) and the words were written in clothesline lettering. This is a fun and quick way to write decoratively. It looks as if the letters have been hung on a clothesline.<br />
I hope you like our new challenge and join us!Ann Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726098465099939636noreply@blogger.com0Sandefjord, Norway59.1313095 10.216594859.098722 10.1376308 59.163897 10.295558799999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584728916989591921.post-27941699803618095342012-04-24T13:05:00.000+02:002012-04-24T13:05:29.176+02:00Ribbon<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wp0Li_UH3Vg/T4KlrRsgzdI/AAAAAAAAA3s/TGQRNNt3xNs/s1600-h/IMG_2762_blog%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="IMG_2762_blog" border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh-q-xfaITAvUjpa4Jo9jytBCMg2bvEuvYarbFp1ckWcqSfYwtHxRHinz4hUbJpzpubmijGVoZoF0DTZTIHhBTWy61V3HVNYyyLL2JuJ-NmRmR6r7yaj4P9pFHDsR8uTBv-YqP3ac5yqo/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_2762_blog" width="400" /></a> <br />
This fortnight we are playing with ribbon over at the <a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Card Crew</a> challenge blog and we are sponsored by the <a href="http://www.thepapershelter.com/" target="_blank">Paper Shelter</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.thepapershelter.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="TPS_GC20" border="0" height="122" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-s1p2uQLjtww/T4Kltq8Gs2I/AAAAAAAAA34/USgVa3-4oBM/TPS_GC20%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="TPS_GC20" width="200" /></a>I fell for their collection “cirque”. It contains background paper and the girl and you get colored, uncolored and composition. I have never used colored digital stamps and backgrounds before so I was curious on how to personalize my card. This is what I did:<br />
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<li>Printed 3 copies of the background.</li>
<li>The 3 backgrounds where cut and layered to make dimension</li>
<li>Glossy accent was used on her hat and shoes (does not show much in the picture)</li>
<li>White Tim Holtz ribbon was colored using the limited edition color “Iced spruce” (from the Christmas collection). I got so excited when I noticed that this color matched the pre-colored images!</li>
<li>Holes were made on all four corners and the ribbon attached</li>
<li>A base card was cut from Bazzil card stock</li>
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I love using Distress Ink and the new challenge over at <a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Card Crew</a> is perfect for it: Use kraft paper. The card I have made is for a confirmation (religious rite of initiation) that is going to take place in May. “Konfirmanten” is the designation of the person who is going to go through the rite.<br />
The card base is kraft paper, just beige and no pattern. I also used that for the sentiment tag. There is also news paper print on thinner kraft paper. Both this and the Tim Holtz kraft paper with the globe was colored using Distress ink.<br />
The metal flower is made from Graphic 45 supplies: Large flower, small flower and button.<br />
We are sponsored by <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a> this week so you can win a gift card if you join our challenge.<br />
<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZTTFytzBzZ0/T4KiVFi6eFI/AAAAAAAAA3c/InmrcQFNJho/s1600-h/simonsaysstamp%25255B2%25255D.png" target="_blank"><img alt="simonsaysstamp" border="0" height="37" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CfUzdIs6S9s/T4KiVz5jlwI/AAAAAAAAA3k/GBvt0VRQUvI/simonsaysstamp_thumb.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="simonsaysstamp" width="200" /></a>Ann Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726098465099939636noreply@blogger.com3Sandefjord, Norway59.1313095 10.216594859.098722 10.1376308 59.163897 10.295558799999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584728916989591921.post-88594900169058094312012-04-09T13:03:00.001+02:002012-04-09T13:05:54.787+02:00Beads, bling and embellishments<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0nVEB2NrPFc/T4LCADX6YKI/AAAAAAAAA5E/GKFr1j7-G6U/s1600-h/IMG_2785_blog%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_2785_blog" border="0" alt="IMG_2785_blog" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5MuCDHhN_0f0JId40I-eAKbfrkW0WZ0jfU7narYUhPyJ0IrGfNEFrlygVQlWzdCUh5nwFrKiNoaL1ewNfBVM-kdSprbfUcOtuPr6KgKMP-P3tpriJFgiB18xfvQX0EeZSfcqHcvkK42s/?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300"></a> </p> <p>This dresser card is for a birthday today. I am about to leave for the party ;-) Or rather, a family gathering…</p> <p>I’d like to enter the challenge at <a href="http://scrapperiket.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Scrapperiket</a>: Use beads/bling.</p> <p>The knobs on the dresser drawers are black beads. I hope that is enough to fulfill the challenge requirements. Other than that i have used a bunch of different embellishments: Buttons, chains, charms and lace. I call it all “bling” ;-)</p> Ann Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726098465099939636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584728916989591921.post-76930487776827464552012-03-27T08:00:00.000+02:002012-04-09T11:39:19.809+02:00Spring<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh09EiJarq6rXoS3Vv8R0wbOEhXGpKbBuFbOg0pEAWmI9CqLfduxs1-sEfDHXsVrqgAt3idH4ujjmN0xjyQU1lLfYYYmns3fkWg-0KJxzK1R5XJyd5xkf9dbP1DC0z8PHJ-na933YjmVMw/s1600-h/spring2012-blog%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="spring2012-blog" border="0" height="292" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VvGjdoYrE_o/T2_dFIGUcyI/AAAAAAAAA2M/hS9elOAlb8I/spring2012-blog_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px currentColor; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="spring2012-blog" width="400" /></a> <br />
It is time for a new challenge over at the <a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Card Crew</a> blog. The theme this time is fittingly called ‘Spring’.<br />
We are sponsored by Stamp Fairy. So why not create a nice spring/Easter card and join the challenge? You could win a gift card in Stamp Fairy’s online store :-)<br />
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The Stamp Fairy bunny on my card was colored using Copics markers. The calligraphy was made with dip pen and ink. The style is Copperplate. I have been practicing the letters for a while, but you can see that I need to improve the flourishing (the loops should be more even).Two green ribbons where placed as a belt under the bunny. Happy spring!Ann Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726098465099939636noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584728916989591921.post-20235665882604729802012-03-13T09:00:00.000+01:002012-03-13T09:00:11.684+01:00Vintage<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8N5HttHSFz0/TxTI80GlAvI/AAAAAAAAAvk/8GPPlQvwxZ8/s1600-h/IMG_1108%252520%2525282%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="IMG_1108 (2)" border="0" height="330" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-x4VrkgBoVN8/TxTI9l62CEI/AAAAAAAAAvs/NOI76Ie3WGw/IMG_1108%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_1108 (2)" width="400" /></a> <br />
Vintage time! I found the image of the envelope online awhile back and I think it is a good fit for the <a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Card Crew</a> challenge. The theme is “vintage”. The background was dry embossed using Core’dinations card stock with blue core.<br />
We are sponsored by <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a> and you can win a gift certificate. <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3dRQjQgINpmzJWr6__Yn30yqKWgmy2Isg_kUcVi1hHj8B1i3mfPr5kI2W448YiDhZ_bcJc1qbnZXU0En_1FVCWenAffVek295IANPzBciQFg-k5SSYBPEcNKzhF9-hgBf35A_-K5lVveO/s800/simonsaysstamp.png" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" />Ann Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726098465099939636noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584728916989591921.post-6968803017127646162012-02-28T10:00:00.000+01:002012-02-28T10:00:03.878+01:00Humor<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEiLFgDKLm4TPNpxOJA6WejOrIUzfCdYZhQBeX50fPFdOwFaDfXN1RAnzmaJQ959njvN_Ddhn8v5_P9uihmlJnCvYHZo09QkVsueSXMPrGmd1wh1O8VjZsf2wHk9AXNzhkSO35uuriHAI/s1600-h/IMG_1104%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="IMG_1104" border="0" height="300" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6YT_1usUZ6k/TxTAkC2VYuI/AAAAAAAAAvM/ZlKDg_aFtEk/IMG_1104_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_1104" width="400" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-D2fP9lj6NFc/TxTAlNaeOlI/AAAAAAAAAvU/9xh17_1wJBI/s1600-h/IMG_1105%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="IMG_1105" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG30xzJ6xxIym5Ww9resa4ma_sdHkn-R7heVTZoFFSLEQwmH98PjQlEf9jK7cMPav0fE_ZTstmvP50FwIB0I9C4FW5223jRsHonsD5z_n6SUZB2yr86gMRcmVhPNspCAz_LZl8FMVgkfU/?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_1105" width="400" /></a> <br />
“A long bath can fix almost anything”! It is time for a new challenge over at the <a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Card Crew</a> blog. The theme is “Humor”. My card is perhaps more true than funny, but the stamp sure brings a smile to my face.<br />
We are sponsored by Bugaboo this time. They have pretty and funny digital stamps (including this lovely bubble bath lady). If you join us for this challenge you have a chance to win a gift card for Bugaboo’s online store. <br />
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkb35lZYoa42Oov_Ura7zi5zmLA2ESG_mZZV2DQIViTjrynXKjT5wjfqneevUAxRzHnIesKgrccU0awVS3ecvmGlxmzFUkMtI2-71RqTeynIromH6CrzW92oyPtdyNM1ypO2wD_QMJjN8i/s144/bugaboo.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" />Ann Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726098465099939636noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584728916989591921.post-57148893165379557442012-02-14T10:00:00.000+01:002012-04-09T13:06:19.521+02:00Masculine<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJcTk_ShIvViH5FDHkZ0KDCtrbdfWaF4yeVgUSFMz0JH-oNkRfpYMJmj7Kll7Xfbejgj3PyuuQPsnbXqvGWh2ymBNYCK9GMqfDBNaqH_F7uwqf8YLxmuSVThWI9ON4mcXVW7GKtE5x8-8/s1600-h/IMG_1106%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="IMG_1106" border="0" height="422" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pi10_2uCHjk/TxS_JZLHNuI/AAAAAAAAAu8/DpG_VUpni1c/IMG_1106_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_1106" width="400" /></a> <br />
The theme for the new challenge over at the <a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Card Crew</a> blog is “Masculine”. Making “manly” cards seems to be a challenge every time! <br />
This card was made for a birthday for a guy with first initial D. So I got a chunky chipboard D at a local hobby store. All edges were distressed using Distress Ink. The paper is from the collection by Graphic 45 called “Join the circus”. The crown, small “D” and key are from Tattered Angels and sprayed with Glimmer Mist. And lastly, the metal hinge is also from Graphic 45.<br />
Don’t miss this challenge. You can win a gift card from <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a>.<br />
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Other challenges:<br />
<a href="http://hotshotcraft.blogspot.com/2012/02/challenge-4-one-for-boys-and-winner-of.html" target="_blank">Hot hot crafts</a> - one for the boys<br /><a href="http://digidoodleshopsbest.blogspot.com/2012/02/challenge-94-one-for-boys_09.html" target="_blank">Digi doodle shop</a> - one for the boys<br /><a href="http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/2012/02/challenge-106-where-boys-are-boys-or.html" target="_blank">Kaboodle Doodles</a> - where the boys areAnn Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726098465099939636noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584728916989591921.post-40738437666270767732012-01-31T10:00:00.000+01:002012-01-31T10:00:01.245+01:00Fantasy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixYmKde-RK1wPPayrNZQSKLUOj4J1QjwnBLi-ec1_O62HmySwws-0d8ZDJUC3PHlWvehQ2RmflcZ6MzosAZ8Jdln9bGliMY89SF034_JXPk9XI1htfByIAY3O50Ji8jkizSzcN8cL-jtk/s1600-h/IMG_1103%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="IMG_1103" border="0" height="300" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-S8_NvQlRZRY/TxS7ulpPC0I/AAAAAAAAAus/okvhWUcIEyk/IMG_1103_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_1103" width="400" /></a> <br />
Isn’t this mermaid lovely? This card was made for the new challenge at <a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Card Crew</a>. The theme is “Fantasy” and we are sponsored by <a href="http://michelleperkettstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Michelle Perkett</a>. She makes beautiful digital stamps.<br />
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I fell for this mermaid because of her beauty and the text “Just breathe”. A break and a deep, relaxing breath sounds about right…<br />
I hope you can join our challenge!Ann Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726098465099939636noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584728916989591921.post-72444624889604659402012-01-17T23:11:00.000+01:002012-01-17T23:11:04.953+01:00Seeing Red<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jesN8ewtv1s/TxS4e6C-E0I/AAAAAAAAAuU/7FLoctb9yps/s1600-h/IMG_1109%252520%2525282%252529%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="IMG_1109 (2)" border="0" height="548" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuGxVHxB03BNlahOXea6VszpbG4A0rstlQUwXOq4JpSSdS1BzUipkpxOUTZPTTRhMvENKL2ief_wWia_7beqgclpL2S6C_XJ9jEkuWBMQqiskpoYwqssm0udTUSghxVSqu841CGJyoZJY/?imgmax=800" style="border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_1109 (2)" width="400" /></a> <br />
Greetings! It is February soon and time to make Valentine’s cards. The theme for the new challenge at <a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Card Crew</a> is “Seeing Red”. So you can make a Valentine’s card or any card with the color red.<br />
The majority of the material used on my card, is fabric. The background is red velvet. the butterfly is also made of fabric. And then of course the ribbon…<br />
The lady bug was made using a tiny stamp. It was colored using Copic markers, cut out, then rounded using an embossing tool and finally covered with glossy accents.<br />
Our sponsor this time is Pizzazz Aplenty. You can win a gift card for their amazing online store!<br />
<a href="http://pizzazzaplenty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhddf_2i_eXGY-iI-2_BRH1hN9iqaD6n1zk8QqhCxPS2GwCZ47yyFqE2K9AiiWwJm6PsNwtywaX65nU1SrJm7KQak5aNbv2Xk04E3UgSj0Z7WGInr36u6m2UpRhA8QT26pTzURUuBVdWKOm/s144/PizzazzAplenty.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></a>Ann Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726098465099939636noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584728916989591921.post-25854723028165743462012-01-17T02:12:00.001+01:002012-01-17T02:12:35.831+01:00Map<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mUA9-Nly-wg/TxTLAWraA2I/AAAAAAAAAv0/LtDn0oI_kAU/s1600-h/IMG_1107%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_1107" border="0" alt="IMG_1107" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtYyRFFrNVF3KGv1ludSyScJ26WhCvZFbi54CX_icSmndBj4VBoMvKCtX7q8qSZ-D3ltrYVb-JFONvJQmiuhWCBavawQq_eIadRUQGAoB21nSZz5jHvFkNZPFAnAtTUco7lnwWUDjDRJI/?imgmax=800" width="400" height="404"></a> </p> <p>These days me and my mother are fascinated by the Steampunk style. She has taken several classes and thought me the techniques. The metal parts on this card are from soda cans and clocks. </p> <p>This card was made for the new challenge over at Moxie Fab Word – <a href="http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2012/01/map-to-your-heart-challenge.html" target="_blank">Map to your heart</a>. The challenge was to include a map in a creation. The map background on this card was made using Distress Ink on Tim Holtz’ Kraft-resist paper. I love this technique!</p> Ann Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726098465099939636noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584728916989591921.post-56375468739382819142012-01-03T10:00:00.000+01:002012-01-03T10:00:09.396+01:00Snow Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It is time for a new challenge at <a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Card Crew</a> and the theme this time is "Snow Day". The card above is my contribution. I had such fun making this one!<br />
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All the snowflakes were made using Spellbinder dies and then decorated in different ways:<br />
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<li>Silver embossing</li>
<li>Shabby white embossing enamel from Stampendous!</li>
<li>Silver crushed glass glitter from Stampendous!</li>
<li>Blue distress ink rubbed on using a foam applicator on white cardstock</li>
<li>Blue glimmer mist</li>
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I used the white embossing enamel on small snowflakes on the background as well. There is gold glitter in the enamel. I love this stuff! I believe it is a pretty new product.<br />
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The border on top was punched using a Martha Steward snow flake border punch.<br />
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The rosette was made using a Tim Holtz die and silver Stickles was added.<br />
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Graphic 45's Christmas Emporium collection contains the blue paper that was used in the background.<br />
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The big blue flower and the white twirly straw were bought in the Magnolia store in Sweden. Yes, you read right! I visited the original Magnolia store in Sweden this December. And yes, I bought MANY stamps. My mother and I felt we were in paradise! :-)<br />
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Anyways, I hope you head over to the challenge blog and submit your snow day card. Simon Says Stamp is our sponsor so you could win a gift card!<br />
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I hope your Christmas spirit has arrived because Christmas is here! The challenge this time at <a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Card Crew</a> is ‘Christmas lights’. The sponsor this time is <a href="http://robynsfetish.com/" target="_blank">Robyn's fetish</a>. They sell awesome digital stamps and papers.<br />
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My card is a step card decorated as a dresser. This is a technique I learnt from my mother. She is the best mother in the world by the way!!!<br />
The quill and candle image is from Robyn’s Fetish and I colored it using distress ink.<br />
The paper is from graphic 45 – Christmas Emporium collection.Ann Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726098465099939636noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584728916989591921.post-9317450576097217772011-12-06T10:00:00.000+01:002011-12-06T20:35:04.323+01:00Tis the season<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WPlYzb6VnYc/Tt2IgaKlHAI/AAAAAAAAAsY/EaJ_U_IeQhc/s1600-h/IMG_2240%252520blog%252520medium%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="IMG_2240 blog medium" border="0" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI6DshbVwAVZ75hOvk7SXDnOwaRbFwYbpH-uyPvWniqCLrsGbIAmwvoPm8ApSD-cdKP4nfqgasOi3PuXst8xMho_Vf7GIkAFhcqVHSf5TERNBxjI4Cn_eC9u95r8KkVToDW-Sj7eJT2bU/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_2240 blog medium" width="400" /></a> <br />
Christmas is getting close and it is time for a new challenge at <a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Card Crew</a>! The theme this fortnight is Christmas – Tis the season. So head over and submit your lovely creations.<br />
The sponsor this time is <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a>. You could win a gift certificate!<br />
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My card is another card using paper and dies from Graphic 45. The collection is called Christmas Emporium. Edges have been distressed with brown ink. The ends of the horizontal banner at the bottom have been curved using a pencil to give a little dimension. The tear at the top is another fun effect I like to use these days. :-)<br />
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Other challenges:<br />
<a href="http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/2011/12/tuesday-throwdown-77.html" target="_blank">Tuesday throw down #77 - celebrate the season</a><br />
<a href="http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/2011/12/challenge-96-colors-of-christmas.html" target="_blank">Kaboodle doodles #96 - colors of christmas</a><br />
<a href="http://comeandgetitchallenges.blogspot.com/2011/12/anything-christmas-challenge.html" target="_blank">Come and get it - anything Christmas</a><br />
<a href="http://sarahhurleychallenges.blogspot.com/2011/12/challenge-55-sponsored-by-letraset.html" target="_blank">Sarah Hurley #55 - Christmas</a><br />
<a href="http://raisethebarchallenge.blogspot.com/2011/12/challenge-86.html" target="_blank">Raise the bar #86 - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas</a>Ann Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726098465099939636noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584728916989591921.post-38188606559306172252011-11-22T09:30:00.000+01:002011-11-22T09:30:03.249+01:00Monochromatic fall<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTRQu0Dwl2flloPWJ3tfGKOOjcWH2zDWDHTQuISKeJuEFO-ofrkXlGtA7sIqJSAboO48A0Uk57jvOUp5VSEEam3VJNHYPwzBmp4jGGE89hL_zgO6euM7Wx_qp52b06Brv_vH8BBn9mkZs/s1600-h/IMG_2237%252520blog%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="IMG_2237 blog" border="0" height="508" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ew1mHoJ44qk/Tsl37Y4d1hI/AAAAAAAAAqY/f6ta2GIJOIU/IMG_2237%252520blog_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_2237 blog" width="400" /></a> <br />
It is time for a new challenge at <a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Card Crew</a>! This fortnight’s challenge is “Monochromatic” and our sponsor is <a href="http://paperpretties.net/" target="_blank">Paper Pretties</a>.<br />
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I used their digital stamp “Falling for you Sophia” for my card.<br />
Other supplies and techniques:<br />
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<li>Paper rosette (10 inch paper strip, scored every 0.25 inch)</li>
<li>Christmas lamp post (Tim Holtz die)</li>
<li>Laces</li>
<li>Fabric die cuts (Tattered Angels) sprayed with Glimmer Mist</li>
<li>Distressing of most edges</li>
<li>Glitter glue for lamp post</li>
<li>Distress ink (Fired brick and wild honey) for light inside lamp</li>
<li>Copic markers for stamped image</li>
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Now it is your turn! Head over to the blog and share your beautiful creations with us! :-)<br />
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I am also participating in:<br />
<a href="http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2011/11/challenge-15-monochromatic.html" target="_blank">Divas by Design - monochromatic</a>Ann Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726098465099939636noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584728916989591921.post-83018204019390301352011-11-08T09:03:00.000+01:002011-11-09T19:02:33.943+01:00Thankful<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrV7bbMBmsc2kP881WA69h2GICceOS3wdq9lVsbF5aU569Mr-ohu5aP_CSr2MkpFLpy-rwPZet-dkAejpzQWpeL_g4qxeNQMyHpy3VZWuZqAtPkRg1k1rVdApnmKuXHPtoJMwqw68XKws/s1600-h/IMG_2209%252520blog%252520large%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="IMG_2209 blog large" border="0" height="375" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KWLXEdosKl8/TrX8wAPkMaI/AAAAAAAAAps/1BlJCO82jtM/IMG_2209%252520blog%252520large_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px currentColor; display: inline;" title="IMG_2209 blog large" width="500" /></a> <br />
This is so much fun! This is my first post as a design team member at <a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Card Crew</a>. The new challenge theme is “Thankful”.<br />
The base card was cut using the Cricut cartridge “Elegant Edges”.<br />
The papers are from:<br />
<ul>
<li>Graphic45 – Halloween in Wonderland collection</li>
<li>Core’dinations – Tim Holtz (for the green pear)</li>
<li>American crafts – Brown cardstock (autumn collection)</li>
</ul>
Edges were distressed using the Tim Holtz edge distresser and Colorbox ink (Chestnut roan). The pear was dry embossed and sanded.<br />
The metal flowers are from Graphic45. I placed one small flower on top of a large and rolled their edges to add a little dimension to it.<br />
I wrote “Thankful” with a black Micron pen. The letters were stretched out to fill the area.<br />
The long strips of paper are rolled at the ends. Blue paper was accordion folded, distressed and glued underneath the vertical tear in the paper on the top.<br />
The challenge is sponsored by Simon Says Stamp – so hurry to the CCC <a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> and enter to win!<br />
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I am entering this card in the following challenges:<br />
<a href="http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com/2011/11/ddcc-137-give-thanks-simon-says-stamp.html" target="_blank">Dutch dare - give thanks</a><br />
<a href="http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/2011/11/fussy-and-fancy-friday-challenge-be.html" target="_blank">Fussy and fancy Friday - be thankful and sentiment</a><br />
<a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/11/week-128-anything-but-square.html" target="_blank">All sorts - anything but square</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Graphic45" target="_blank">Graphic45 - Thank you card</a>Ann Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726098465099939636noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584728916989591921.post-4366909912766355422011-10-25T10:00:00.000+02:002011-10-25T10:00:08.207+02:00Design team memberI am so excited to be a design team member at "Creative Card Crew"! They have so many fun challenges and I am looking forward to contributing!
Take a look: <a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com">Creative Card Crew Blog</a>.Ann Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726098465099939636noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584728916989591921.post-69010480936399171852011-10-24T02:49:00.001+02:002011-10-26T05:07:30.047+02:00Classic Halloween<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkiqwt2cdUURyPG0VfRV1nhCsii3BFG2b3PB0jHztlaVSVVY0THIzefn_LzjYNhlF9mJMIpEWu6zrSHLfjEMJlUqNMcxMzEdDB7RXBMH1j9MiPWwR-S0Ao_UrOzLrw2duyE_oDir4TBrk/s1600-h/IMG_2154%25255B2%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_2154" border="0" alt="IMG_2154" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-E5M1cEMhhqc/TqS2J63xIFI/AAAAAAAAAo8/fX0L9TdQ0rc/IMG_2154_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="267"></a> </p> <p>Here is a simple Halloween card where I used a Halloween ephemera from Gecko Galz. The papers are from Graphic45 (Join the circus).</p> Ann Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726098465099939636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584728916989591921.post-88771552079222491592011-10-24T02:28:00.001+02:002011-10-26T05:07:08.369+02:00Wicked witch from the west<p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jwh2EpOKZuI/TqSxOCBDgGI/AAAAAAAAAn0/gBrza-Vr-Cw/s1600-h/IMG_2156%25255B2%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2156" border="0" alt="IMG_2156" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-suejUVVgGUk/TqSxOlF3gQI/AAAAAAAAAn8/6ozP7x6YXuk/IMG_2156_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="267"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZSWrFNPV5LQ/TqSxPROWqZI/AAAAAAAAAoE/RIG23AIh3LQ/s1600-h/IMG_2159%25255B2%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2159" border="0" alt="IMG_2159" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9UkhdLcS6hU/TqSxPraAnzI/AAAAAAAAAoM/N6jK3Fl1slk/IMG_2159_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="267"></a></p> <p align="center"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcdkb7Skwsp5PUlYxG0ulizcz7e48T2xvxR15fdC5aeqBM80BKY-0xnDN_ZJ69vF2DqLSE_9XtqJa4hSRIQwEQLVM7MuX4eVK99iKBiIXMLpC7GF-prROawqNuFJnlG0xr4EJ2Qp3fab0/s1600-h/IMG_2158%25255B2%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2158" border="0" alt="IMG_2158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2O8f19vZk5sZI8IP-2WtEUsFYiOorJhuhMGhNybuwyW4xHL2wJ9cePWV5KxRSBxpCN4DMhETGHh8xBRBGLZwIYt8gYpstqrAfZFrP0bMZbMmF36093-F8VDCIVnNiAer9PqOw5g_Ow7c/?imgmax=800" width="200" height="267"></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-BuXo0XA2mtKf_gn5XCm0rvPxv96sIrnEpIcZdXdhxlKSe0Eyyp5pgYwgrlMmEZRk8d49KiPZWj8f5r6z1fPltl_luMf5z8v-E9zowNg1qowSbmYGYXSoc935akT0cREtGzeiulCXFfE/s1600-h/IMG_2157%25255B2%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_2157" border="0" alt="IMG_2157" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr2sPmlyLEC_OdYbEhJQaOLmY1fCUoFMBysTU0nVhBZtm2SZOmY4mFVu5YeFr6znKYgZraF6RJJAagxNe8ZhexLLxPIFywWAtjWWwV5V5ThlYxxxuhr_gqVWhlWvEu5-LdFKo7yt_R2Sk/?imgmax=800" width="200" height="267"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>This frame has been lying around for years and I decided it was about time it came to good use. I had left over paper from a class I attended at Scrapfest: Follow the yellow brick road by Graphic 45. A fun class! The paper is from the Wizard of Oz and Halloween in Wonderland collections.</p> <p>Some supplies and techniques:</p> <ul> <li>Tear edges and ink with brown <li>Distress edges with your nails/scissor/tool <li>Clear crackle paint (here used on letters,ghost, stamp) <li>Ink layers of ribbon and lace <li>Pop dots <li>Fussy cut shapes (used on witch, ghost, stockings)</li></ul> <p>This card has been submitted to the challenge over at <a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/2011/10/spooky-fun.html" target="_blank">Creative card crew - spooky fun</a>.</p> Ann Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726098465099939636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584728916989591921.post-70543653566460536152011-10-23T23:40:00.001+02:002011-10-26T05:07:08.365+02:00Distressed Halloween card<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje5fT4X7dKqukp-BIHykmp7PEVW7pxBikR_lkI9CCjwQIlyGuqV_A4p3KUs5_cgUzt6s_ZQ7RNMePzWlxsLQMsS0QQMuxvAYDs1m6lVrVeMzAijzbj6N8fOpoiYNOfKK5vpS8galdXcSo/s1600-h/IMG_2155%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_2155" border="0" alt="IMG_2155" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0YqQmBzJdRY/TqSJtDtms6I/AAAAAAAAAns/UcSYfJYD4Ls/IMG_2155_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="270"></a></p> <p>On this card I was using techniques I learnt from Tim Holtz at Scrapfest. What an inspiration that class was! Wow.</p> <p>The background was distressed with three colors Distress Ink: Wild honey, weathered wood and peeled paint.</p> <p>The stamps are from Tattered Angels. The spider was covered in Glossy accents to make him “pop”. The ribbon and metal flower are from Graphic 45.</p> <p>This card has been submitted to the challenges over at <a href="http://kreativhobby.blogspot.com/2011/10/oktoberutfordring-hstfarger.html" target="_blank">Kreativ Hobby - autumn colors</a> and <a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/2011/10/spooky-fun.html" target="_blank">Creative card crew - spooky fun</a>.</p> Ann Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726098465099939636noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584728916989591921.post-57310844839307934822011-10-23T22:31:00.001+02:002011-10-26T05:07:08.357+02:00Black and orange<p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iFGXYmVgyZY/TqR5pacrFQI/AAAAAAAAAnE/umW7ynJktPw/s1600-h/IMG_2174%25255B2%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_2174" border="0" alt="IMG_2174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiflZFvI-jddElOKICiF8-JxuOtxCNqe0Q9wXAah5i7DGwlUfjWnlQ3eEXnZTcyUbMWzUO2aFowA_qTwHvIl-63RrnBMVH_aAKMEik7bKU3S-0dd6xqT7eyL9wTboV2OzvU3H1pUGOz9CA/?imgmax=800" width="200" height="267"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Qb9k6B0VSyg/TqR5qas-LqI/AAAAAAAAAnU/cn2ueC9C4-4/s1600-h/IMG_2175%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_2175" border="0" alt="IMG_2175" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-j5UmbZTdVqw/TqR5qmXZBsI/AAAAAAAAAnc/NMCfKxoOBqk/IMG_2175_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="290"></a></p> <p>Halloween is right around the corner and here is one of my new cards.</p> <p>The background was made by embossing the chandelier in white and distress the background using Distress Ink (Honey and weathered wood). The chandelier in the front was embossed in black. The same colors plus fired brick were rubbed on the foreground using small sponges. </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>This card has been entered into the following challenges:<br><a href="http://kreativhobby.blogspot.com/2011/10/oktoberutfordring-hstfarger.html">Kreativ Hobby</a> – autumn colors<br><a href="http://sukkersott.blogspot.com/2011/10/velkommen-til-en-ny-utfordring-her-hos.html">Sukkersott #142</a> – black, orange and white</p> Ann Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726098465099939636noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584728916989591921.post-69915247812342787372011-08-27T04:40:00.001+02:002011-08-27T04:48:16.528+02:00Flying plane<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-e7UNvI0luCc/TlhZIu2uAqI/AAAAAAAAAlc/Mpwc1h3ZoAA/s1600-h/IMG_19072.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_1907" border="0" alt="IMG_1907" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKs9nZbRuSNn5nKxlhrpy3kKVDd-5nyENNZmEkBh3DOKkYT3aQp1HjUfQRVW3RKipTbkJyiDG_8rDz1G2Fv4-vGMypGZ326XvXakRFLlU9mcfmg3Fi1aJ60KacKeKfBgp6M5kYkp4JqxA/?imgmax=800" width="200" height="267"></a></p> <p>This week’s challenge at <a href="http://sukkersott.blogspot.com/2011/08/utfordring-134.html">Sukkersott</a> is “Wings”. Here is my second contribution.</p> <p>I’d also like to join the challenge at <a href="http://scrappekammeret.blogspot.com/2011/08/utfodring-36-kammerpikenes-format.html">Skrappekammeret</a>.</p> <p>This is a 5x7 inch notepad I made for my husband. He is a RC plane/helicopter enthusiast and I wanted to give him a “manly” notepad in that theme.</p> <p>Well, I am not sure how manly it ended up being, but I think he liked it.</p> <p>The wire binding on the top was done using the Zutter Bind-it-all machine. I love that thing!</p> <p>The background paper is from K&Company’s collection called Blue Awning. The blue card stock was dry embossed using a Tim Holtz embossing folder, then sanded and torn. The cardstock is also a Tim Holz thing (Core’dinations).</p> <p>The plane was cut using Cricut. I have forgotten which cartridge this plane is from. Most likely it is “My world”. The lighter shade cardstock is also Tim Holz/Core’dinations.</p> <p>A few rub on swirls and sentiments were placed on it. I finished it off by attaching some paper clay buttons I made (<a href="http://annkristinshobby.blogspot.com/2011/08/clay-buttons.html">older post</a>).</p> Ann Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01726098465099939636noreply@blogger.com3