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Saturday, August 23, 2014

Antique Embossing SAF 2014

So far this technique has been my favorite. I really enjoyed the technique, the materials, and the finished project. I will definitely use this one again!

Wax Seals 2014

The Renaissance challenge was amazing. I did not choose a colored velvet material (it was close to Vintage Cream) so the Velvet Stamping technique didn't show up (even though it did work).

I loved this wax seal technique though and will enjoy showing it to the kids!

Our first "time travel" challenge was Ancient Rome. I chose the mosaic challenge first. The fresco challenge seemed too *challenging* this early in the morning. I was concerned I would damage my stamping surface/supplies because I am still pretty sleepy.

But I love this mosaic tile look! I chose her 3rd card to CASE with only a couple of changes. I used sponging and a different stamped image & sentiment. This was my favorite paper that came with the kit and it really reminded me of Lovely Layers so I knew if I could work that into a card together I was going to try!

Kristin

Morning Timer Challenge

Bright and early this morning our first challenge was to pick a color scheme & a sketch and make a card in 20 minutes (according to Nicole's blog this morning). I had prepicked (and sorted, cut card bases) my stamps all ahead of time. I was able to pick my choices out quick and easy and my card was done in well under 10 minutes. (That must be a record for me!) I used Maile's tip on folding up and using scrap printer paper which saved me because I wouldn't have known that the flower would take up the entire side and need to be overlapped as much. (Excellent tip Maile!).

This is the color scheme I chose:

This is the sketch I chose:

And here is my card:

Kristin

Friday, August 22, 2014

Friday Night Meet & Greet SAF 2014

I have my 2 boxes of supplies ready (not counting inks & blocks, etc). I put them in time order and already cut out the card stock & panels. Last year I felt like I was constantly gathering supplies around my craft room so I hope this makes things smoother & I'm able to make more cards and enjoy the videos and time spent crafting!