Journal Pages from My Journal

Hello Everyone,

Some time ago, I posted a picture of the cover of the journal I started and promised to show pictures of the inside pages when I created some.

Well, I couldn’t decide what I wanted inside my journal until the other day when I was hunting down Copic color combinations for hair and skin. Ahh Hah! LOL

So I started to add to the journal all the different color combinations (credit goes out to all the Copic artist for these combos).  For these first few pages, I used the left over material from the Miracle kit and just went with it.  Here is how they turned out:

Until next time, thanks so much for stopping by

Michelle

Miracle Kit from Close To My Heart Layout

Hello Everyone,

Today, I wanted to show a layout I created using the Close To My Heart Miracle Kit.  For the month of May, for National Scrapbook Month, the kit is available for $19.95 or at a discount with a qualifying purchase or gathering.

For my layout, I used the pictures I took of the pagoda.  I used some barn red on the back of my butterflies and then glues the centers of the my stickease butterflies onto the chipboard leaving the wings up to add dimension. Sorry for the picture being dark.  There seems to be something wrong with my camera. :(

On that note, I have been toying around with what I wanted to do with my crafting. Well, the light bulb came on for me last night. I have some great plans to have more tutorials and videos using all kinds of products and offer some great, fun classes and get togethers.  My son is soon leaving for college and it is my goal to make new friends!

I would love for you to check back as often as you wish to see great new projects and tutorials and to get updates on future classes and gatherings.

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Michelle

MOJO April Contest Top 24!

Hi Everyone,

I am so excited that I made one of the top 24 finalists over on MOJO Monday!  To me it is a thrill to be with a group of such talented people! It is like a dream come true!  Hop on over the the MOJO blog and check out all the lovely creations!

http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2010/04/mojo-133-winners.html

Thanks,

Michelle

Picture of the week

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to share a picture I took this weekend of the Pagoda here where I live.  It was the one used in the movie "The Last Air Bender".  I think it turned out really beautiful.

Thanks for stopping by,

Michelle

MOJO Monday 134

Good Morning Everyone!

Happy Tuesday!  My friend Carol created a card for this week's MOJO Monday sketch:

For her rendition, she created a really bright springtime feel in her card.  She used products from Stampin' Up!, Verve, and Kaisercraft.  Check it out below:

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Michelle

MOJO Monday 133

Hello Everyone,

Today I thought I would give it a shot at the MOJO Monday for this week. 

For my rendition, I decided to use one of my new Swiss Pixie Stamps and color the image with Copics.  I used Gina Ks white cardstock ( I believe its 110 pound base weight) and stamped the image in Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  I then mounted it on Basic Grey Indian Summer paper.  I added a ribbon and button, and a few flower brads to complete the card.

I used the following copic markers: R27, R24, R22 (For the Apples and dress), E13, E00, E000, R20 (for the skin), E25, E27, E29 (For the basket), E25, E27, E33 (for the Hair).

Thanks for stopping by!

Michelle

Embossed Resist Chipboard

Hello Everyone,

Happy Easter!.  Today, I just wanted to add a quick tutorial on creating unique chipboard using embossing and ink.

You can create custom chipboard perfect for scrapbook layouts, cards or projects with some basic tools and about 10 minutes of time.  To view the tutorial click here.

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Michelle

Kellie's Candy

Kellie Winnell is celebrating 100,000 blog hits with some awesome blog candy.Check out below a really fantastic Spring Kit from All That Scraps:

  (Copyright All That Scraps)

Hop on over to Kellie's Blog to see how you can enter to win this fabulous kit with 8 Swiss Pixies, 6 accessory stamps, and 3 Spring Sentiments.!

Thanks for stopping by!

Michelle