Monday, December 2, 2013

BARGAIN BILLS December Card Class


BARGAIN BILLS December Card Class-
There were some interesting techniques that I wanted to learning.  So I went to the class.

I gave away the cards from the class before I had a chance to take pictures :(
But.... I took pictures of the one I made using the same techniques.  

This is the card closed.

You gently pull the blue tab.


As you pull the sides come out!  I made this for my co- workers
at a job I no longer work at.  There were 6 co-workers so 6 penquins! 


This is the inside before I wrote a note.  

I would love to teach a class showing you how to make this card.
I also make and sell cards of all sorts.  This card would be $5.00 each because it takes
a lot of construction time and materials.  I could customize any card to say or do just about 
anything so just contact me and lets get some cards made for you!!!



Glory To God- Dove Card

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

This is the sentiment to the newest card I have made.  It has doves on the front.  It does not have the colors of Christmas, yet it is all about Christ!  If you would like to make this card, please contact me and I will meet with you to show you how or send you a kit.  Thanks for viewing.

Friday, November 15, 2013

Clearly The Best: Crafts for Your Curls (S02E06)


I would love to schedule a class with you to make these wonderful hairclips.  Contact me and lets do it! 
theresa125@centurytel.net

Marlena's card class

What a wonderful time we had yesterday.  I loved visiting with this group of ladies.  We had a great time making two cards (with additional twists) and look forward to many more.  Here are the cards we made:

Be Still and Know the I am God.  This card was a big hit.  It can be used for a sympathy card, birthday card or
whatever you would like.  Here are two examples of how the card can look using the same supplies.

The second card is a birthday card.  Everyone could use another birthday card.  Well how true that is!  One of the ladies that was there had a birthday the day before!  One of the guests signed and gave her the card she made!
 How wonderful!


Here we are visiting

One of the creations completed.  Notice how she off set the sentiment?
 It was really nice to see the creativity at these tables. 



Busy and hard at work!

We had a wonderful time.  Thank you ladies for being there and for the new friendships (and old ones) that I feel I have with you.  The Lord has brought us together (and in some cases, again) for a reason.  I believe you were all part of a message from the Lord for us (my husband and I) to move forward with His plans.  Thanks again.  Hope to see you all again!  In Christian Love, Theresa
SIDE ONE IS FINISHED!
Here are pictures of the first side of the card display tree.  Enjoy.



Back of ornament where mini cloths pin is glued.




Front of tree with all ornaments/clothes pins are attached.



Card tree partially full.
Close up of tree with more ornaments showing.
If you enjoyed seeing this and would like to make one, I would be glad to help.  Thanks for stopping!

Saturday, October 26, 2013

All finished CHRISTMAS CARD kits from Frosted are sold!

Completed cards.  These are from the Frosted Card Kit sold by Close To My Heart.
The kit comes with all the supplies to complete 15 cards with some product left over.
Go to my website to order your kit.  Email me if you would like to work on this kit together.



Since these all sold so quickly,(first two people to look at them bought almost all of them) I was asked to make more.  Maybe this weekend, I hope.  Let me know if you would like to scrap together.

Friday, October 25, 2013

18" Christmas Tree- I need your help!

I purchased an 18" blank Christmas Tree (that you use to display Christmas Cards) from Bargain Bills about a year ago.  Yes, I know.. what took me so long?  Well I really did not like the sample they had in the photo, so I needed to give my mind some creative time to work.
What I came up with is I like the idea of displaying some cards, but I want something that would be more "involved".  I decided one side would be for cards and the other would be a countdown to Christmas or a December display of the date.  Either way, the numbers will change daily. 
I found some adorable papers and got started.  The first picture is the tree painted all green and the stand yellow.  I used brush strokes to represent an almost wicker basket.  It is very hard to see in the pictures but see what you think.








I also sprayed the entire project with a sparkler mist to whatever parts I left uncovered with paper would have some interest to them.
 
 
 
Next I applied pattered paper to one side of the tree.  Here is how it turned out.
 


 
 
My next project is painting the 1/4" ornaments that came with the kit.  I will attach these in a fashion that will allow me to use them to hold and display the cards.  I am working on that now and will post when I have that project finished and ready.
I will also post the finished project with the countdown or date display.
I would like votes on which technique I should use:  Ornaments with countdown (numbers) to Christmas, or Ornaments displaying the current date in December!  Or maybe both??  Let me know what you would like to see and why.  If your post helps me make my decision, you will be given a special gift from me.  Thanks for visiting.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Here are two cards that I have worked on the last couple of days.  The first card is all about chocolate!  I am going to send it to my son and daughter-in-law to let them know I was thinking of them.... and chocolate!
 
 It is a spinner card so the front focal image can change.  Notice the two images?
 This is a card I made with gift cards in mind.  It is the Holly Jolly gift care holder.  This card sits nicely and is very cute inside.  The card can also sit easel style.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 







 Here the card is open (sorry that it is sideways)  I usually fix my pictures in another program, but forgot about this one:)

       This next card I am very excited about.  I made it to send to our two grand-daughters also in North Dakota.  It also is a spin focal image.  The cream around the penguin in ear muffs is actually the background.  He spins freely just like the front.  The penguin with the ornament is saying;
Snowflakes are kisses sent from heaven.  The message on the left says;   Oma says.... If we must have SNOW... then ENJOY it!  Oma is our name for Grandma and Opa is Grandpa.  But Opa does not like snow unless it is melted;)   
 Hope you have enjoyed the two fun cards I made and I will be back with more soon.

 

Clearly the Best: Preserve with Pizazz (S02E02)


Monday, October 21, 2013

Bakers 12 card workshop at Bargain Bills with pictures

I had a great time at Bargain Bills in Rice Lake this last Friday.  I attended a card making class, called Bakers 12 and made 12 home made cards and one for the baker!  I meet new friends and here some pictures of us having a good time.














Below you will see pictures of the cards we made.




The class was $20, they provided snacks and a drink.  We made 4 each of the first three cards making the '12".  The last one was for the "baker"  which made it a Bakers 12 class.  We all had a great time and I look forward to their next class.  They will rotate between the regular crop night (once every other month) and a card class on alternate months.  October was cards and November will be crop where you bring your own supplies and scrap with friends.  Call them for more information.
Thanks for visiting Inkyfingers1 and would love to see you post a comment.  Theresa

Bargain Bills- (715) 234-3505

http://bargainbillsinc.com/stores/craft-store

Artbooking Made Easy: Fall into Artbooking (S01E07)


Home made scrapbooking storage shelves and more

Here are pictures of my latest creations.  They are homemade shelves made from posterboard.  They are much sturdier than I expected.  I have a few more I would like to make, just waiting for my husband to grab more poster board!  Thanks for viewing. I built two of these units in one day!  I downsized most of my storage area by using these units.  I love them!

Oh and yes I am taking orders.  If you would like a unit built for your crafting supplies, contact me with measurements and I will make one for you.

The first unit on the left is my ink pad/ reinker unit.  It has 4 open shelves, two large drawers and the top shelf to display a few cute items.  The middle shelf holds my water coloring pencils, markers, chalks and more with 6 shelves divided as needed and one large drawer.  My third shelf holds embellishments, glitter glue, embossing powders and more.  It has 4 shelves divided into cubby holes and 2 drawers that can be moved to different locations.  Hope you enjoy and thanks for stopping.   Theresa

REDISCOVER CLOSE TO MY HEART




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Friday, August 30, 2013

Polar Pals Card Making Workshop


QUICK & EASY

Christmas Card making kit

Polar Pals Card making kit- $18.95   QUICK & EASY

(page 129 of current Idea Book)

Make 12, tri-fold popup shaker cards! With colored envelopes!  A very easy MUST DO card kit!

This kit is great for sending Holiday and wintery greetings to friends and family.  Tri-fold cards hold photos or gift cards perfectly!  It includes everything to make 12 cards (3 each of 4 designs)

All adhesive backed stickers, shaker bubbles, adhesive springs and colored envelopes!  If you are one who likes to change things up a little, this would be simple to accomplish by adding a little bling or embellishments.  Attend my workshop and I will have FREE ways to accessorize and customize your cards.  Order this kit and I guarantee you can complete this kit at home without any extra tools or materials.  The kit even comes with samples to guide you.  Or visit my blog to see what I have done!
 
 
 

Busy Summer update- What I have been doing

It has truly been a busy summer.  May was a handful of birthdays, June was our anniversary, July was another birthday and moving my mom closer to us.  August was our son Dakota's marriage to Danielle and a new client for my care giving job (self employed) .  That opportunity has ended and I find myself with a little extra time on my hands.  So I am here updating you on some projects that I have done and opportunities for you to join in on some workshop, clubs and other activities.
The next few postings will have information about Card Clubs, Project Clubs, Crush Workshop and the awesome and well loved- Flip Flap Class.  Jump to the next posts to see what I have for you!

Thursday, August 29, 2013

May Creations

MAY CREATIONS
May was our second granddaughters FIRST Birthday. I (Oma/grandmother) was able to throw the party for her and we decided MICKEY AND FRIENDS would be the theme.
Here are some of my creations.



 
 

Pluto Bowling game
 

 PiƱata  


 Party hats, a card to sign and framed birthday wordart.




Birthday girl (Briar Rae)  playing with her gift bag!
Briar Rae playing in her new birthday outfit from Oma and Opa. (grandma and grandpa).
Minnie Mouse of course!
 

 Photo Studio area that I made for picture taking.
Some of the family that came to the party.