Enjoy the Ride

I just love this lady.  I have one of her dancing, and when I saw her riding a bike I just had to stamp her (I borrowed the stamp) and color her (again with copics).  Again, could you choose which one you like best?  The first or the second:

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Thanks

Santa Clause

Here are 2 pictures of Santa that I colored with copic markers.  Which one do you like, the first or the second?

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Annual Christmas Stamping Event Update

Unfortunately I have had to change the date of the Annual Christmas Stamping Event from Oct. 21 to November 18.  There are a few other changes as well as a result of this.

Date: November 18, 2012
Time: 9:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Jade's Salon & Spa, 806 Chemong Road, Unit 3, Peterborough, Ont
Cost: Demonstrators:           $30.00
          Non- Demonstrators:  $35.00

Send cheques payable to Maria Vanderform, 750 Lock St. Peterborough, Ont. K9J 2Z4 .  Include your name, address, phone no. e-mail address

R.S.V.P   Oct. 21.  No registrations will be accepted after that time.

Contact Info:
Maria Vanderform, 750 Lock St. Peterborough, Ont. K9J 2Z4
mvanderform@gmail.com

We will be using mainly 2 stamp sets:  Joyous Celebrations from the Holiday Catalogue, and "No Peeking" from the Annual Catalogue.  You can purchase one or both of these stamps (or share) if you wish.  Just let me know by Oct. 21 so that I can order them

Lunch is pot luck.  Everyone bring your favourite dish, your own cutlery, including serving spoons etc and your own cup.

What to bring: double sided adhesive, glue stick, pop up dots, pencil, ruler, scissors (2) one for paper, and one for ribbon.

Check for updates here regularly.

Update Annual Christmaqs Stamping Event

Annual Christmas Stamping Event - Peterborough

Join me for a Super Sunday of Stamping.  We'll create 10 different Christmas cards ready to go in the mail.

Date:  Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012
Time:  9:30 to 4:00 pm
Location:  Jade's Salon & Spa, 806 Chemong Road, Peterborough, Ont.
Cost:      Demonstrators:         $30.00  Bring your own stamp set
              Non-Demonstrators:  $35.00 plus the cost of a stamp set (which includes shipping & taxes)

Stamp Set:  "No Peeking"       Clear set:  $25.00;  Wood mount:  $33.00

Lunch and refreshments included

Contact Information:

Maria Vanderform
750 Lock St. Peterborough, Ont. K9J 2Z4    705-741-2955  mvanderform@gmail.com

I will be posting updates frequently on this blog, so check the site frequently.  Sign up to follow this blog by e-mail and the updates will automatically go into your inbox

Submit payment to the above by September 30, 2012.  No registrations will be accepted after that.  Make cheque payable to Maria Vanderform

Total Payable:
Demonstrators:        $30.00 (You'll buy your own stamp set through a demo order)
Non Demonstrators: $35.00 plus cost of stamp -  either $25.00 for clear mount = $60.00
                                                                             or  $33.00 for wood mount = $68.00

Hope to hear from you as soon as possible.
If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me.

Event Prices

Demonstrators$30.00 CAD    Non - demo - wood mount stamp$60.00 CAD    Non - demo - wood mount stamp$68.00 CAD

Stained Glass window - Wild & Wacky challenge

I recently participated in a Wild and Wacky challenge with my ORSA (Ontarion Rubber Stamping Artists ) group.
We were to make a background design using a kaleidoscope design from this website:  http://inoyan.narod.ru/kaleidoskop.swf
It was hard getting the design and color I liked as the screen was in constant motion, but I hit Control P and hoped for the best.
What printed out was absolutely fantastic, and I immediately thought of a stained glass window.

I used a stamp from the Artistic Stamper, London, Ont. which had  roses in what looked like a window.
This image was stamped twice - once on Whisper White card stock, and once onto the kaleidoscope paper.
Then, using tiny scissors, I began cutting out the background around the roses and leaves and gluing them to the Whisper White card stock until all the background was filled in.
Then I colored the roses and leaves with copic markers to bring out the colors of the background.  The lead lines were made using copic markers.
The completed image was trimmed and matted onto black card stock and mounted onto a black card base matted with limeade card stock - using dimensionals.

Stamp: Stained glass window with roses from the Artistic Stamper
Inks: Black Stazon, Copic markers
Papers: Basic Black, Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, Kaleidoscope
Accessories: 5/8" Basic Black grosgrain ribbon, dimensionals, dazzling details

Thanks - Our Creative Corner - Paper Piecing

The challenge with Our Creative Corner this week is to create a card using paper piecing, no ribbon and only 1 embellishment.  See here
I chose a stamp I haven't used for a while, a stamp by Stampavie stamps.



Here is my card:

Stamps: "Looking Chic" (Stampavie), Petite Pairs (SU)
Inks: Black Memento, Basic Black, Copic markers
Papers: Tempting Turqoise, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White, retired designer paper by SU, Lucky Limeade designer paper (SU)
Accessories: Modern Word Label Punch, 1 3/4 by 7/8" oval punch, Antique wallpaper embossing folder, Square lattice embossing folder, dimensionals, diamond stickles, Fresh Favorite Buttons (retired SU)

The tam, the scraf, purse, boots and coat are paper pieced.

Thanks - Our Creative Corner - Paper Piercing

The challenge with Our Creative Corner this week is to create a card using paper piecing, no ribbon and only 1 embellishment.  See here
I chose a stamp I haven't used for a while, a stamp by Stampavie stamps.

Here is my card:

Stamps: "Looking Chic" (Stampavie), Petite Pairs (SU)
Inks: Black Memento, Basic Black, Copic markers
Papers: Tempting Turqoise, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White, retired designer paper by SU, Lucky Limeade designer paper (SU)
Accessories: Modern Word Label Punch, 1 3/4 by 7/8" oval punch, Antique wallpaper embossing folder, Square lattice embossing folder, dimensionals, diamond stickles, Fresh Favorite Buttons (retired SU)

The tam, the scraf, purse, boots and coat are paper pieced.

Be Mine - Paper Craft Planet Sketch Challenge

I've just joined the Paper Craft Planet here and I'm not sure if this is the current sketch challenge, but decided to use it to make this Valentine's Day card.

 

Stamps: Rose Stamp by Rubber Stampede, Sentiment by Outlined Occasions (Stampin' Up)
Inks: Memento, image colored with copic markers
Papers: Real Red, Whisper White, Retired Stampin' Up designer paper
Accessories: Hearts cuttlebug embossing folder, 5/8" Real Red Grosgrain ribbon, dimensionals

Open Crop Weekend & Cardmaking in Bancroft, Ontario

Lana Millson asked me to pass on this information about a 3 day scrapbooking and card making retreat at Joy Bible Camp in Bancroft, Ontario.  It sounds absolutely awesome!

In order to book  the camp, Lana  need to know those who is interested by this Friday, Jan. 13th, although registration will continue after that date.

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 Open Crop Weekend & Retreat

Enjoy a relaxing weekend as you work on your paper crafts enjoying the view of beautiful Faraday Lake.

Location: Joy Camp in Bancroft - (www.joycamp.ca) - 39a Joy Bible Camp Lane, Faraday ON, K0L 1C0

Arrive Friday, Feb. 24th no earlier then 4 pm

Depart Sunday, Feb. 26th by 3 pm

Weekend includes: accommodations, linens, snack Friday evening, three meals & snack Saturday, two meals Sunday, give 

                             aways & your own table

Cost: approx. $150 (I don't have the 2012 pricing yet)

A non-refundable $75 deposit required at time of booking - remainder cost due Monday, February 13, 2012

Cheques made payable to Lana Millson or you can do an e-mail money transfer if that is easier for you.  My mailing address is 4986 County Road 65, Port Hope, ON, L1A 3V5, and phone number is 905-786-2967.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

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There you have it folks.  Contact Lana Millson if you are interested.

Thank You - Paper Pal Arts 126

Paper Pal Arts here has a color challenge this week:

 

Here is my card.

Stamps: Because I Care (retired SU)

Inks: Black Stazon, Markers (Baja Breeze, Not Qiute Navy) Not Quite Navy

Papers: Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy Designer Paper

Accessories: Aqua Painter, Diamond Stickles, 1/2" Very Vanilla seam binding, 1 3/4 by 7/8" Oval Punch, Modern Word Label Punch, rhinestones,

Live in the Sunshine - Always Playing with Paper - Merry Monday Challenge #1

This is the first time I have actually entered the challenge at Always Playing with Paper here

 

Stamps:  Funny Flowers (Peachy Keen Stamps), Pursuit of Happiness (Stampin Up)
Inks: Black Stazon, Cajun Craze, Markers
Papers: Cajun craze, Very Vanilla, So Saffron, Stampin Up retired designer paper
Accessories: Spellbinders:  Flowerpots, Large Oval; Punches:  Scallop border, Boho blossom, 1 3/4 by 7/8" Oval punch, Diamond stickles, Red Stickles, Pearls (unknown source), pop ups, Square lattice embossing folder