JUST FOR FUN CHALLENGE #13
(Orange, Black & White)

"Moulin Rouge"

So, my first thought for these colors was "Oh no---NOT Halloween colors!" But I have to admit this is one of my favorite cards. :)

Card base is black cardstock, with "Ambrosia" (BG), over it for the background. Can Can (JFF G2447) is stamped using Tuxedo Black (Memento). You HAVE to use this, if you plan on using your (Copic) markers: E01 Pink Flamingo, E29 Burnt Umber, Y06 Yellow & YR09 Chinese Orange. For the "sparkly black" effect I used Stickles (Ranger). Black lace, black ribbon, orange ribbon & button were from my stash. Yes, my orange "flower" is ribbon that I gathered by hand!!! I'm getting to be so creative I'm starting to scare myself! :)

Fancy Tag (Spellbinders S4-235) worked perfect for my Moulin Rouge 2 (JFF A2445) sign. Pop-up dots were added to the sign, and rhinestones (M&MBI) were added for extra bling.

My nephew, Derek is graduating from high school today!!! This is the card and "geico" money I made him for graduation. :)

It's always challenging to make a card for a guy....I can't use all the "bling" I usually do. So I used grey magic mesh, stickers & yes...some ribbon to make the card. Somehow I think he'll like the "geico" money better....but at least I tried to not make a "girly card." :)

Spellbinder's Impressabilites

For this card class we made "impressabilities cards" using 2 different techniques. For the first card, we "inked" the Circles impressability I2-1005, then applied it to our card. Stamp is from Just For Fun WB8010; Label is S4-168 Large Labels. Ribbon, rhinestones and stickles were added for some "bling."

This Pebbles impressability I2-1010 was embossed onto Core`dinations whitewash paper, then sanded, to show the detail. Monogram letter is from MME "Wild Asparagus" line. Lace, ribbon & button were added for detail. Very simple and elegant card I think.

JUST FOR FUN CHALLENGE # 12
(Turquoise, Rust & Cream)



















"Coffee"

So to start....I picked the colors this week; then panicked because Sherry actually picked them! Now I actually had to think of something to make using these colors!!! To clarify....I really do love these colors, but when I suggested them I was thinking of a Wild West theme. I have paper from Cosmo Cricket that is "Buffalo Bill" "Calamity Jane"----you get the idea. Anyways....none of my JFF stamps worked with that, so I had to come up with something else entirrely!!!

I found this vintage image from (Crafty Secrets) and it cracked me up---I HAD to use it! :)

The card is an Ivory notecard from (TPS). Ivory/cream...looks the same to me! :) I glued burlap to the card next. On my Terracotta paper from (TPC) I stamped my Coffee Background (H2955, JFF). I used Mediterannean paper also from (TPC) as my accent color. My coffee beans border (UMS7014, JFF) was stamped onto twill tape from (SU). As usual all edges were chalked with chestnut roan (CB). Pop-up dots were used to raise the C.S. image; after it was in place I used liquid glass (CTMH) over the top of the image. Finishing touches were some brads & buttons from my stash.

I am posting my JFF Friday challenge early because #1. I won't be home on Friday, I will be in Ft. Collins, CO., for my brother in laws graduation from CSU. And #2. I can't figure out this "posting delay thing." You are suppose to be able to make a post, but pick a day/time for it to publish. Um....sure! I don't doubt that it's possible-----I just have not figured it out yet. :(

So, enjoy my "tag" and I will check out all the other designers creations when I get home! :)

JUST FOR FUN CHALLENGE #11

(Lime Green , Turquoise & Yellow)


















"Louvre tag"

In case you haven't noticed I love all things Vintage, Coffee & French----my next few posts, for JFF will reflect that too! :)

For my tag I stamped my "Societe de Louvre" stamp from (JFF, G2713) onto my "Lime green shimmer" paper from (TPC). I then outlined my butterfly in "Azure smooch" from (Colorsnap). After that dried, I added "Scattered straw distress stickles" from (Ranger). I also added Liquid Glass from (CTMH) to the word Louvre. I chalked all my edges in "Chestnut Roan" from (Color Box). "Primary yellow" paper is from (TPC) and my background paper is "Fabulous Petite Vintage" from (CB). Ater everything was glued together with my "permanent mono adhesive" from (Tombo), I punched out the hole in the top of my tag using my "Cropodile" from (We R Memory Keepers), and added ribbon, hemp & a button from my stash. My finishing touches were my "Rhinestones" from (Recollections), placed on my tag.

Just For Fun Rubber Stamps has their new website up and running. I checked it out today, and it is awesome!!! :)
If you've never been to their website and seen all the wonderful stamps they have---you don't know what you're missing. Go check it out!!! It's: jffstamps.com

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JUST FOR FUN CHALLENGE #10
(Blue, Orange & Green)

"Pole Swingin' Pin Up"

First of all---NO she is not green! The picture just doesn't show up as well as I would like, nor do the markers. :p

So...for this challenge I got the bright idea of stamping on Window sheets (SU)-----let's just say that while this was a great idea and I could envision how it would go, reality was somewhat different!

I started by covering my $1 doorhanger from (Michaels), this comes in a pack of 3 by the way. :p LOVE their dollar spot!!! Anyways...All paper is from (MME) "Penny Lane," except for the bright Orange cardstock, it's from (TPC). I used sand paper to sand all the edges, then added----guess what? (Color Box) Chestnut Roan chalk to all the edges. I'm so predictable, maybe someday I'll use a different color!

Next I stamped my "pin up gal" from (JFF) UMS7006 onto my window sheet. After drying, I found out that copic markers will wipe away your stamped image! Note to self: "Ask Terre what ink she uses when she stamps and uses her copics." Now that I'm on my second attempt at coloring my stamped image, I flip it over and actually color the back side of it. I can see my image...it is clear after all, and it works!!! :) Happy dance!!!

Now that it's colored I let it dry overnight. Don't know if it needs that much time, but I'm not taking any chances. I used clear half-size mounting squares from (3L), to adhere my window sheet to my paper. "Pin-up saying" also from (JFF) UMS7006 set, is added using pop-up dots. Finishing touches are ribbon, button, hemp & rhinestones from my stash----I really love the bling of the rhinestones on this!!!

Hope you like this project and it'll inspire you to use different items to create with.

*Copc markers used: YR09 Chinese Orange, YG09 Lettuce Green, B05 Process Blue, E01 Pink Flamingo, RV14 Begonia Pink, Y06 Yellow, BV04 Blue Berry & 0 Colorless Blender (to make the Blue Berry very light, it's the pole).

Mother's Day card

I think my mom will get a kick out of this card!!! It's vintage & kinda quirky :)

The image is from Crafty Secrets "Homeade Images & Journal notes." Background paper is MME "Penny Lane" & TPC "Lime Green Shimmer." As always the edges are chalked with Color Box "Chestnut Roan." Spellbinder's die: S3-086 Tiny Tags---love it! Ribbon & pearls are from my stash of goodies.

Just For Fun Challenge #9

(Blue, Red & Cream)

"Daisy"

I LOVE the colors this week!!! :) For this card I used Bazzill's "String of Pearls" cut to 6 x6 for my card; edges are rounded on the right. Background paper is Graphic 45's "Fashionista" line---one of my favs.! Lace, pearls, safety pin & pop-up dots are from The Paper Studio; sequin's is from ribbon FX; necklace charm is from Bead Landing. Ribbon & hat pin are from my stash. JFF Stamp is F2483 Daisy, colored with my chalk kit from H. L.; liquid glass from CTMH, is added to hat, belt & shoes. Spellbinder's die is S5-022 Labels 10---one of my new favs.! Pop-up dots (previously mentioned) are placed behind die. All edges are chalked in Chestnut Roan from Color Box.

Be sure and check out all the JFF Designers blogs, to see what they've created for the challenge this week. Blogs are listed to the right.

OMG I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED!!!

I have been ready to burst and just tell random people on the street that I am on Just For Fun's design team, since I found out I was chosen. But I have refrained, I've been good and kept quiet. But now I can tell everybody!!!! :)

I am so honored to be chosen for JFF's design team, and I am very excited to be
working with such a talented group of people. I look forward to seeing what everybody designs for the Friday challenges.

I made a card for the JFF Challenge #8. It's a little late, but it's posted below. Hope you like it! :)

Just For Fun Challenge #8
(Blue, Grey & Orange)

"Vermeer's Girl With a Pearl Earring"

I am an Art History buff, and I love this painting by Vermeer, one of my favorites. When I seen that JFF had this stamp I HAD to have it. :) Hope you like the card.

The paper for the card (pastel blue) and background (neutral grey) are both from The Paper Company. I could not find orange paper that I liked, so I made my own. Taking a plain white sheet of paper I used my Color Box (petal point) in Summer Daze, to create various shades of orange on my paper. Starting with the lightest shade I ran that down the middle, going out with gradual darker shades (kind of a beam of light effect). Next I used Chocolate Chip ink from Stampin Up, to stamp my JFF images: G2547 Michaelangelo Background & F2700 Vermeer's Girl With a Pearl Earring. Next I colored the "girl" with my chalk kit from Hobby Lobby. Once everything was stamped/chalked I chalked all the edges with Color Box's Chestnut Roan. For my "bling details" I added Liquid Glass from Close to my Heart to the blue section of the headpiece; lace, ribbon and a pearl (earring) haha :) from The Paper Studio; and an old button & scrap piece of hemp from my stash.

*ALL supplies used (that I know where they are from) are in bold & italic print. Well the bold print didn't show up, so it's pink too! :p

CREATIVE CRAFTS

(Hobby Lobby classroom)

Friday, May 21 @ 5:30 pm

"Impresabilities cards (2)"

ALL materials will be provided

$10 person / class

R.S.V.P. is appreciated!!!

Questions? Call:

Margarita Ybarra

(970) 245-2964

Mother's Day Card

This is My Mind's Eye "Wild Asparagus" paper line----LOVE it!!! Everything is chalked in Chestnut Roan (my fav.). Spellbinder's dies used are: S4-124 Classic Scalloped Circles--Lg, S4-194 Classic Inverted Scalloped Circle--Lg., S4-114 Classic Standard Circle--Lg. (Button is placed on top circle & pop-up dots are used). "Clear circles" around scalloped edge are Robin's Nest eggs. I have no idea where the button & ribbon are from, a friend just gave me a bag full of each. Thanks Ginger! :)

6 x 6 mini Mother's Day page

This time it's K & Company "Classic K Bailey" paper line. Chalk is Chestnut Roan (like usual). In class though, people have the option of using the color they want. Spellbinder's die is S3-004 Symbology. Lace & ribbon are once again the generous donation of my friend Ginger.

Although I made this page for Mother's Day, I did not write that on my page. The picture of my kids is not from Mother's Day, and I could not find one that was on short notice.

Wooden Mother's Day frame
I love making photo frames, and they are really simple to make too!!! This is a $1 wooden frame from Michael's that I glued K & Company's "Classic K Bailey" paper too. Sanded and chalked the edges with Chestnut Roan chalk. Glued lace & ribbon to frame with ribbon glue (buttons too)! Added my charm with a small safety pin and glued rose behind the bow. Spellbinder's die: S5-022 Labels 10, is the tag that is cut out on cream paper and chalked; pearls were added for bling.

As you can see the tag is blank. This was not the picture I wanted to add to the frame, so I did not write anything on my tag yet. (Cute picture though...the blonde on the right is my mom when she was about 5).