It's JIFFY time!

Hello everyone!! I am so happy to be sharing a post today.  As you know I have been away on vacation for most of November and upon returning home learned that my grandmother (who lives with us) was having problems to the point that she was in surgery this past Friday.  Needless to say the 4 days in between getting home and surgery were a whirlwind (doctors, specialists, driving, surgeons, snow storms and more!).  My grandmother had a successful surgery but has had a difficult time recovering and has even had some set backs in recent days.  By the time this posts I will be getting ready to leave to see her again as she is in a hospital 1.5 hours away.  Fortunately mum is able to stay in the same city and visit her daily.   We have a long road ahead and we are not sure what to expect especially with the disorientation.  We are just grateful the doctors were able to save her legs and that she made it through the surgery.

On that note, I am THRILLED to share a Jiffy post with you.  I have missed the last few Jiffy posts but was determined to let the creative juices flow during this stressful time.  We all need stamp therapy right?!  If you don't know, every month the J(ust)F(or)F(un) crew collaborate for an exciting challenge using the same patterned paper and stamped image. This month I picked the patterned paper called Brrr from the Tradition collection by Fancy Pants Designs and Kim picked the ultra cute monkey images from the set Monkey Gone Bananas by Your Next Stamp.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Create card bases and layers.
2. Stamp image and colour. Stamp sentiment.
3. Stitch layers.
4. Thread button with paper strip.  Cut out leaves and banana.
5. Adhere all layers

SUPPLIES

Stamp Set(s): Monkey Gone Bananas by Your Next Stamp; sentiment created with Snap Stamps by Karen Foster

Cardstock: Vintage Cream by PTI, Brown by Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Brrr from Tradition Collection by Fancy Pants Designs

Ink: True Black by PTI, Dark Chocolate by PTI

Accent: Button by PTI

Tools: Copic Markers, Sewing Machine

Make sure to check out the other card variations by my very talented jiffy friends...

Lori Craig

Carole Burrage
Julie Campbell
Kim Hughes
Michele Boyer
and guest  Glenda Wyatt is also joining us!

Have a super day!  I will keep you posted regarding grandma too.

Alli

Take Three: Winter Day 5

Here we are...the final day of  Take Three: Winter previews!! Thank you again for your support and your comments.  It's been nice to be back for 5 days of posts.  I am sure you have been wondering where I have been...me too!!! LOL.  I will be absent from tonight's (Nov 14th) forum party as I am currently away on vacation with my family.  I wanted to send out a special shout out to my mum who has been looking after my home and dog for the past week too!!  After the family vacation I will be absent again as I will be attending a conference--I will be sure to tell you all about it too because I hear it is life changing.

My final card for the release is a special one.  I absolutely adore the muted look of flashy patterned paper behind vellum.  I created a card base and covered it with vellum paper.  I also stamped the snowflake images in different colours to match the paper/cardstock colours.  As a final touch I stamped the sentiment on top of the vellum and attached baker's twine too.  I clipped the bottom of the card to give you a better look at the card :)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Create card bases and layers.
2. Stamp image in different coloured ink, and stamp sentiment.
3. Attach baker's twine.
4. Adhere all layers

SUPPLIES

Stamp Set(s):  Take Three Winter by PTI available November 15th

Cardstock: Spring Moss by PTI, Stamper's Select White by PTI

Patterned Paper: PTI

Ink: Spring Moss by PTI, Pure Poppy by PTI, True Black by PTI

Accent: Baker's Twine

Thanks for stopping by during the countdown.  I look forward to hearing from you again and seeing you soon.

Alli

P.S. Do you like the matching die??  I didn't receive it in time for the release as I left for holidays but look forward to showcasing it in the future.

Take Three: Winter Day 4

Good day to all!! Thank you for stopping by today...day 4 of the Take Three: Winter previews :)  I have been enjoying stamping with these new images and I am LOVING today's sentiments too.


CARD #1

I love CAS cards...but you already know that about me.  I am always wowed by stamping white ink on kraft and black cardstock so I thought today I would showcase white on kraft!  I began by stamping the different snowflake images, then I coloured them after which I stamped the sentiments below the images.  I really love the sentiments used on this card.  I know I will be using them for a variety of upcoming projects.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Create card base and layers.
2. Stamp images in white and colour using spica markers and copics markers.
3. Stamp sentiments.
4. Adhere all layers.

SUPPLIES

Stamp Set(s):  Take Three Winter by PTI available November 15th

Cardstock: Kraft by PTI, Ocean Tides by PTI, Raspberry Fizz by PTI

Ink: Dark Chocolate by PTI, Snow Cap by PTI

Accent: Copic markers and Spica Pens

CARD # 2

Using traditional holiday colours, I put together this holiday themed card.  I began by stamping the background, followed by the image and then I stamped the sentiment on the cream ribbon.
I distressed the edges and sponged them too.  I also added a hint of green ribbon along with a hint of green on the flourish.  You'll notice I outlined the inner flourish and added a scalloped edge at the bottom.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Create card base, layers and paper scraps. Distress and sponge.
   
2. Stamp background and image. Outline inner image using copic marker.
3. Stamp sentiment on ribbon.
4. Attach ribbons and adhere scalloped edge
5. Adhere remaining layers.
   

SUPPLIES

Stamp Set(s):  Take Three Winter by PTI available November 15th, Text Style by PTI

Cardstock: True Black by PTI, Spring Moss by PTI, Summer Sunrise by PTI

Ink: Snow Cap by PTI

Accent: Misc Ribbon trim

Tools: Distress Tool, Scallop Punch by Fiskars

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I'd love to hear which card you like the most today. I'll see you back for Day 5, our final day of  previews!

Alli

Take Three: Winter Day 3

Hello everyone!!  How can this be day 3 already?  Time flies when you are having fun :)
Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I appreciate your comments and thank you so much for the time you take to leave me them...it means so much to me.


As many of you will recognize I am sharing an image today you have seen before in my designs...one that you can mix and match with the snowflake from Holiday Sparkle, as well as the circle stamp from Daily Designs.  What I like most about this image is the feeling of movement...a falling snowflake!

I began today's card by stamping the background and sentiment and stamping the image on a separate piece of paper.  I placed the image on a piece of felt to give it height and establish it as the focal image.  The card is simple in design and easily reproducible.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Create card base and layers. Stamp background and sentiment.
2. Stamp image and cut out. Cut out square felt.
   
3. Adhere focal image and remaining layers.

SUPPLIES

Stamp Set(s):  Take Three Winter by PTI available November 15th

Cardstock: Simply Chartreuse by PTI, Ocean Tides by PTI,

Ink: Ocean Tides by PTI, Snow Cap by PTI, Dark Chocolate by PTI

Accent: Felt by PTI

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Please drop me a comment so that I know you have visited. I'll see you back for Day 4 of the previews!

Alli

Take Three: Winter Day 2

Hey peeps!!!  So glad you dropped by for day 2 of the Take Three: Winter previews!  I have some exciting cards to share with you today.


CARD #1

I wanted to create a simple card with some WOW factor.  I was pleased with the focal image as it not only shines but it sparkles.  I love how the flourish image transcends the seasons and can be used for a number of types of cards.
I started by stamping the image first in white, then in black.  Then I placed versamark over the entire image and placed UTEE over top.  As it started to dry I sprinkled shimmer glitter over the top.  The effect in person is stunning and I am sure the photo does not do the image justice. Next I outlined the card base, stamped the sentiment, attached the ribbon and created a scalloped felt square to raise my focal image from the card.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Create card base and create outline using scor-pal.
2. Stamp image in white, then black.  Allow to dry.  Stamp versamark overtop.  
3. Pour UTEE over image, heat set and sprinkle glitter.
4. Cut out stamped image.  Cut out scalloped felt.
   
5. Attach ribbon trim.
   
6. Adhere focal image.

SUPPLIES

Stamp Set(s):  Take Three Winter by PTI available November 15th, sentiment from Signature Greetings by PTI

Cardstock: Simply Chartreuse by PTI, Ocean Tides by PTI,

Ink: True Black by PTI, Snow Cap by PTI

Accent: Ribbon trim by PTI, Felt by PTI, UTEE, Glitter by Martha Steward

Tools: Heat tool, Spellbinders Nestabilities


CARD # 2

I began with a card that could be winter themed but with these bright colours I was able to create warmth and excitement (check out that sentiment!!) and make it a card for all seasons.  I stamped all the flourish images in white ink and used some watercolour pencils to colour it in.  I love that "chalky look" and also love that there are so many elements I can colour in or leave blank.  The colour possibilities are endless.  I was able to tie in those colours with the cardstock and ribbon.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Create card base, layers and paper scraps.
   
2. Stamp images, and stamp sentiment. Colour images.
3. Round corners.
   
4. Attach ribbon.
5. Adhere remaining layers.
   

SUPPLIES

Stamp Set(s):  Take Three Winter by PTI available November 15th

Cardstock: True Black by PTI, Spring Moss by PTI, Summer Sunrise by PTI

Ink: Snow Cap by PTI

Accent: Ribbon trim by PTI

Tools: Watercolour pencil crayons, Corner Chomper by We R Memory Keepers

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I'd love to hear which card speaks to you the most and why. I'll see you back for Day 3 of the previews!

Alli

Introducing Take Three: Winter

I am thrilled to be back with the final installment of the take three 2010 series...Take Three: Winter.  When I first came up with the Take Three series I just loved the idea of creating a window into the life of an image.  I decided to alter the placement of the image to give a different look to each of the stamps and yet have the same theme going on.  The flourish was the very first image I came up with for this series so I am very excited to be finally using it with my project designs!  In addition, I am THRILLED to have an accompanying die to use with this series too.

Today's project just gives me that warm fuzzy feeling.  Perhaps it is the colour combination or the ribbon...or maybe it is the distressed edges...oh maybe it's the flourish! Whatever it is I can't wait to share it with you.

I began by creating a faux wash and I followed it by stamping the background using Dawn's fab Damask Design set.  I felt these images were a perfect mix for the flourish.  Next I distressed the edges, added piece of cardstock to the bottom, stamped the sentiment, attached the ribbon and adhered it to the card base and second layer.  Then I stamped the flourish, mounted it on a piece of cardstock and distressed the edges.  I also outlined the inner flourish with a Copic C-1 marker.  I adhered it using pop dots.

**faux wash: use a straight edge paint brush on your  ink pad, press into pad, and paint over cardstock to achieve desired look.  I did this with several colours including a caramel and white ink pad.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Create card base, layers and paper scraps.
2. Stamp background, image, and stamp sentiment. Outline inner image with C-1 copic marker
3. Attach ribbon trim.
4. Adhere focal image and remaining layers.

SUPPLIES

Stamp Set(s):  Take Three Winter by PTI available November 15th

Cardstock: Kraft by PTI, Ocean Tides by PTI, Scarlet Jewel by PTI

Ink: Ocean Tides by PTI, Snow Cap by PTI, Tea dye Duo by PTI

Accent: Ribbon trim

Tools: Paint Brush, Copic: C-1

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I'd love to hear from you. I'll see you back for Day 2 of the previews!

Alli

Sneak Peek time!

Hey everyone;

I am recovering well from my recent surgery even talking up a storm these days...well as best as I can ;)

I am excited to share a sneak peek with you tonight!  Nichole also has some special details about this release that might interest you too so make sure you read all about it HERE.

See you very soon with 5 days of previews!!!

Alli