Wednesday, November 7, 2012

My Christmas Charms & Would you buy this?

I finally remembered to take photos of my charms that I made for the Charm Swap and here they are....

Hand Cut Shrink Plastic w/ Fun Fir
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Die-cut Shrink Plastic
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Altered Christmas Charms 005
Altered Christmas Charms 006
Altered Christmas Charms 008
Altered Christmas Charms 009
This is really prettier than it looks. It's one of those glass pieces w/a flat back ~ I couldn't get a good photo of these to save my life. The sun and/or flash kept making it look really funky.
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and now my ? for you...
would you buy these?
I made them for the craft show.
I need to add a chain/necklace yet but what do you think?
Domino & Trial Lens Charms 001
Domino & Trial Lens Charms 002
Hope you're having a super day!

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Ink Stains Altered Christmas Charm Swap - Traditional Pt. 2

Here with the second half of the Christmas Charm Swap.... 
There are only 2 makers that I couldn't remember for sure...it's been too long - LOL!!  If I got them switched, please let me know and I'll fix it.
I still haven't taken pictures of mine yet but I will do that tonight and post them tomorrow.
I hope you enjoy all the beauty shared by all....
Teresa

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Julie
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Sandie
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RJ
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Brenda
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Mary Jo (???)
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Jennifer
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Jamie (????)
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Terry D
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Candace J
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Theresa
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Peg
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Shirley
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Kris J.
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Puts you in the Christmas frame of mind doesn't it? 
I just found out that I am for sure going to go to a craft sale next weekend.
I'm going to wear my pin with pride!!
I can't wait :)

Monday, November 5, 2012

Ink Stains Christmas Altered Charm Swap - Traditional Part I

There were many artists who participated in the "Traditional" group in the Christmas altered charm swap recently and they created an amazing variety of charms.  There are far too many charms to share in one post so I'm going to split it up in to a few posts.  These aren't in any particular order...just how I opened the envies. 

Here you go....
Kristy T.

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Marge
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Nan G.
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April
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Loretta M.
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Mom
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Nickalli
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Caroline
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Olga B.
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Anabela
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Kelli Sue
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Esther
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Linda
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Aren't they amazing?
I tell you this was such a fun swap...
I just can't wait to start wearing (showing off) these charms!!!
Great Job Everyone!!!!

Friday, November 2, 2012

Ink Stains Christmas Altered Charms - Religious

Hey Peeps!!

I hope you're having a wonderful day :)

Today I wanted to share the charms that were created in the most recent altered charm swap... it was of course Christmas theme but I had two groups religious and traditional.  These are the charms from the religious group.

These are just in the random order that I opened the envies...
Mom's
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Marge
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Kristy T.
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Me :)
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Me
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Me
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Anabela
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Caroline
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Loretta
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Nan
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Nickalli
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April
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Olga B.
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Pretty cool huh?
Some really amazing talent here :)
Thanks to all the wonderful folks who shared their creativity!!!!
Next week I'll share the charms from the Traditional Group :)
Have a wonderful weeekend friends!

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Happy November!!!

NOVEMBER
 
Flower of the month:   The Chrysanthemum.
Zodiac Signs:
Scorpio / The Scorpion, Oct. 24 - Nov. 21.
Sagittarius / The Archer / Nov. 22 - Dec. 21.
November Birthstone: Topaz, Citrine or aquamarine.
 
Month Long Observances 
Adoption Month
Apple Month
Aviation History Month
Banana Pudding Lovers Month
Beard Month
Family Story Month
Flu Awareness Month
Fun with Fondue Month
Georgia Pecan Month
Good Nutrition Month
Hunger Awareness Month
International Drum Month
Latin American Month
Military Appreciation Month
National Alzheimer's Month
National Diabetes Awareness Month
National Fragrance Month
National Pepper Month
National Red Ribbon Month (anti-drunk driving)
National Sleep Comfort Month
National Stamp Collecting Month
Native American Heritage Month
**Peanut Butter Lovers' Month**
Pomegranate Month
Raisin Bread Month
 
Daily Observances
 
Nov 1
All Saints' Day
Day of the Dead
Family Literacy Day
Fried Clam Day
Men Make Dinner Day
National Author's Day
Prime Meridian Day
World AIDS Day
 
Nov 2
All Souls' Day
Cookie Monster Day!
Deviled Egg Day
Look for Circles Day
Name your Car Day
Nov 3
Cliché’ Day
Housewife Day
Sandwich Day
Nov 4
****Daylight Savings Ends****
Remember to set your clocks back 1 Hr.
Candy Day
Chicken Lady Day
National Skeptic's Day
Use your Common Sense Day
Nov 5
Doughnut Day
Guy Fawkes Night (bonfire night, fireworks night)
Nov 6
Basketball Day
Election Day GO VOTE!!
Nachos Day
Saxophone Day
Nov 7
Hug a Bear Day
Magazine Day
Pearl Harbor Day
Nov 8
National Ample Time Day
Try A New Recipe Day
X-ray Discovery Day
Nov 9
Domino Day
Parade Day
 
Nov 10
Area Code Day
Lung Cancer Awareness Day
Marine Corps Day
National Day of Play
Sesame Street Day
Vanilla Cake Day
Nov 11
International Tongue Twister Day
Origami Day
Veterans Day
World Kindness Day
Nov 12
Chicken Soup for the Soul Day
Veteran’s Day (observed)
Nov 13
National Young Readers Day
Nov 14
Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
Educational Support Personnel Day
National American Teddy Bear Day
Universal Child’s Day
World Diabetes Day
Nov 15
America Recycles Day
Great American Smoke-Out
Guinness World Record Day
I Love to write Day
National Bundt Cake Day
Nov 16
International Day for Tolerance
Nov 17
Homemade Bread Day
Take A Hike Day
World Peace Day
Nov 18
Mickey Mouse Day!!
William Tell Day
Nov 19
Rocky & Bullwinkle Day
World Toilet Day
Nov 20
National Peanut Butter Fudge Day
(MMMMM, this is the best stuff EVER!! It’s my favorite!)
Universal Children's Day
 
Nov 21
Tie One On Day
World Hello Day
World Television Day
Nov 22
Cranberry Relish Day
Humane Society Day
Thanksgiving (USA)
Nov 23
Black Friday
Buy Nothing Day (who invented this?!?!)
Cashew Day
Dr. Who Day
Nov 24
DB Cooper Day
Espresso Day
Native American Heritage Day
Small Business Saturday
Nov 25
Month to Christmas!
Parfait Day
Nov 26
Cake Day
Cyber Monday
Nov 27
Pins and Needles Day
National Day of Listening
Nov 28
French Toast Day
It's Letter Writing Day
Nov 29
Chocolates Day
Throw out the leftovers day
Nov 30
Mousse Day
Play Hooky Day
 
And...
It's time for a November themed give-a-way...
Since Christmas is just around the corner tell us all what gifts you plan on making...  Could be cards, making small gifts, knitting something, baking cookies, etc.  Whatever it is, please share it with us...might give the rest of us a much needed idea :)
 
You have until 11-17 to post your comment to be entered to win.
 
I have a nice assortment of Fall-ish goodies ready to send out to one lucky responder.
 
Happy November!!!

Just Steampunk 2 Magazine!!

Hey All!
 
I just wanted to take a moment to tell you all about a brand new magazine by Scott Publishing.... (publishers of the Just Cards & Scrap n Stamp mags)....
 
Just Steampunk 2

 
Normally I don't submit much to magazine calls but this one really caught my eye so I submitted several projects.  Much to my delight yesterday I rec'd my copy in the mail!!
 
I have not one, not two but NINE - yes 9 projects included!!!!
They used all of the projects I submitted.
I was hoping for one or two but WOW, all 9!!
 
I have one in Fashion (pg 15), two in Home Decor (pg 65) and 6 in Paper Arts (pg 87).
 
I hope you get a chance to take a look at it sometime :)