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MACM - Merry Christmas

2008-10-06T12:34:45Z

Good morning, all! I hope your weekend was fabulous! Me, I spend most of it organizing my craft room. Is it just me, or am I ALWAYS organizing my craft room? :)

Anyhow, even though it's only October, it's never too early to start on your holiday cards. So, here's my first official Christmas MACM of the year. However, I won't subject you to holiday music until November. (Although, I've been listening to Christmas music since... oh, July?)

I don't know about you, but I {heart} this stamp by Hero Arts. It's so adorable! I just love those little owls! :)

Oh, and before I forget, I've made my card for the Color Inspiration challenge this week, and I've selected my favorites. I just need to compile them all. I'll post them tomorrow morning.

Anyway, here's today's video. (Watch in high quality here, and then click on the "Watch in High Quality" link below the video. Seriously, it makes a HUGE difference.).

Music in Video: "The Best is Yet to Come" by Michael Bublé
Supplies: Three Owls stamp (Hero Arts); Polka Dot Basics stamp set; Pure Poppy card stock; ribbon (Papertrey Ink); Garden Green, Whisper White, and Old Olive card stock; Chocolate Chip ink; Garden Green, Only Orange, Tempting Turquoise, Chocolate Chip Basic Black, and Real Red markers; corner rounder punch; blender pen (Stampin' Up!).

Finally Friday Video - Trick or Treat

2008-10-03T12:00:27Z

Hi kids! One of new things that I'll be doing over at Two Peas In a Bucket is a weekly video series similar to Make a Card Monday. It's called... ta da! Finally Friday! Because sometimes you wake up on Friday and you're all, "Dude. Finally." :)

So, yes, there will be another video every week... That's two videos per week. What have I gotten myself into?! AH! It's gonna crazy 'round here.

Oh! Also, these videos have running commentary through them instead of music. Just so there's a bit more instruction. Anyway, so here's the first one. I'll be back next Friday with another!

Color Inspiration #24

2008-10-02T02:42:29Z

Hi all! We're back at Color Inspiration Challenges and I hope you really like this one. :)

I'm still obsessed with autumn colors, so when I saw these plates over at Pottery Barn, I just couldn't resist! Enjoy! And I can't wait to see what you all come up with.

(As usual, you DO NOT have to use Stampin' Up! colors. Use whatever you have on hand. Also, for those outside the US and Canada who don't have Kiwi Kiss but do have Stampin' Up! colors, you can substitute Old Olive for Kiwi Kiss.)

SO YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE?

Make a creation (card, scrapbook, etc.) of your own using the above colors. Then take a picture or scan your creation. Upload your digital image to your blog or in an online gallery, and then come back to kwernerdesign blog to share! Leave a comment on this entry with a link to your creation. Please link to webpages, not directly to image files.

Who's in the Round-up?
After the deadline, I'll share my creation with you as well as some submitted creations, consisting of fifteen of my favorites. Pictures emailed to me will not be considered for the Round-up.

When does your creation have to be submitted?
Friday, October 3 at 7:00 pm MT.

Can I use non-Stampin' Up! colors?
Absolutely! Just choose colors that are similar.

NOTE: Those who have websites and blogs, you are welcome to use the above graphic on your blog. For swatches only, you can download the image file by right clicking here (or control+click for my fellow Mac users) and saving the file to your computer. Then upload the swatch image to your blog.

New Garden up at TwoPeas

2008-10-01T15:24:13Z

BTW, there's a new Garden up at TwoPeas... My first pages are there. :) Click here to see the latest Garden projects.

Here are mine:

(copyright Two Peas in a Bucket)

(copyright Two Peas in a Bucket)

Searching for rulers?

2008-10-01T15:01:15Z

I've had a lot of questions about the blue t-square ruler I use in my videos. I actually bought it at a local office supply store, but it seems that many of you are having trouble finding something similar.

So, here's what I found to help you out...

Over at DickBlick.com (an awesome art supply store), they have the exact ruler that I bought years YEARS ago when I first started studying calligraphy. I loved this ruler SO much and panicked when it broke in my scrapbook bag about a year ago. That's when went out to find a replacement and ended up with the blue ruler I have now. However, I think I might buy this clear one in remembrance of my beloved ruler from yesteryear--and promptly bag the blue ruler (which I don't like nearly as much).

Anyway, here are some links to their store for the ruler and some other products you might be interested in (since you're paying shipping anyway, and the ruler only cost $1.96):

C-Thru Junior T-Square Ruler
Tombow Mono Adhesive or Refills
Blick E-Z Grip Knife
Super Giant Punches (including a HUGE 2-3/16 circle punch)
Kolo Noci Photo Album

Anyway, happy shopping!

MACM - Hi (Cosmo Cricket's Jack's World)

2008-09-30T13:05:35Z

Hi all!

I finally had the chance to make a card last night. Just a super easy one. But I absolutely love this stamp set from Cosmo Cricket! Such funky little animals!

I first bought the line's pack of patterned paper while I was in Minnesota a few weeks ago, and then I saw the stamp set over at Two Peas. I had to have it!

Anyway, enjoy the video! (Oh, and hello--I look half asleep at the beginning because I was).

Seriously, watch it in high quality over here (click on "high quality" under the video).

Just got back from Vegas...

2008-09-29T02:32:24Z

and I haven't even had a chance to think about tomorrow's MACM. So, please be patient with me. It might be more like MACOADTSOCTMBMLCT (Make a Card on a day that's sort of close to Monday but more likely called Tuesday).

:)

Patti working on Décor Elements

2008-09-25T20:40:45Z

Moments ago... Patti was so cute sitting down under her desk, I had to take a picture. Yes, that's new Décor Elements piled up on her lap... I had to Photoshop out the important bits. ;)

Color Inspiration #23 Round-up

2008-09-24T03:15:16Z

Hi all! Sorry for the delay in getting these posted.

I'm just quickly posting these while I watch Season 2 of Brothers & Sisters with Jen. Anyway, I decided at the last minute to just post all my favorites for this week. So, instead of just ten, I have fifteen. :)

Enjoy!

TOP 15

MACM - Circle Window Card with Vellum

2008-09-22T12:27:45Z

Good morning, all!

I had so many questions about this card, I just had to make a video on it. :) I also decided to have it do double duty and I use this week's MACM as my Color Inspiration card. Such pretty autumn colors, right? :)

I'll be back tonight to post the selections for this week's round-up. I have an eye appointment this morning so I don't have the time to the post them now. Forgive me!

I also wanted to point you guys over the the Garden Girls blog over at TwoPeas. Today was my day to post a little something, so I have a few more cards over there. They use more of the AC Flair that I used for this month's card club, so now if you buy the flair, you'll have plenty of ideas on how to use them! :)

Have a wonderful day and I'll catch you guys tonight!

(BTW, there's no high quality option on the video this week. YouTube decided to do wacky things with the higher quality one I uploaded, so I was forced to compress it even more... ick.)

Music in Video: "Hey Ya" by Obadiah Parker (yes, I misspelled his name in the video--SORRY!)
Supplies: Say It With Scallops stamp set, Polka Dot background stamp, Chocolate Chip and So Saffron card stock, vellum, Winter White detail embossing powder, Old Olive wide grosgrain ribbon, Bravo Burgundy and Pumpkin Pie markers, and Scallop Sqaure punch (Stampin' Up!); VersaMark ink; Coluzzle.

September Card Club (in pictures)

2008-09-21T02:25:14Z

3x3 cards - Old Olive card stock and 1-3/4" circle punch (Stampin' Up!); Play clear stamp (My Mind's Eye); Flair buttons (American Crafts); ColorBox chalk ink

Friends - Chocolate Chip and Whisper White card stock, Scallop Edge punch, and Old Olive wide grosgrain ribbon (Stampin' Up!); patterned paper, plastic flower, Flair button (American Crafts).

So Thoughtful - Everyday Flexible Phrases stamp set, Close to Cocoa card stock, Chocolate Chip ink, and Chocolate Chip wide grosgrain ribbon (Stampin' Up!); patterned paper (including backside of blue), Flair button (American Crafts).

Reminder! Chat at TwoPeas!

2008-09-20T23:04:26Z

Hi all! Just a quick reminder. Come chat with me over at Two Peas in a Bucket. We're chatting on the Education message board. :)

Just log in (or register) and then make your way over to my message board thread.

See you there!

Holiday Card Classes at TwoPeas

2008-09-19T12:30:32Z

Good morning, all! It's been a crazy week! (As evidenced by the fact that I haven't updated the blog since Monday night... oops!).

Anyhow, I still have to look through all the Color Inspiration entries. I'll post my selections (and hopefully my card) this weekend. So watch for that.

In the meantime, I wanted to let you all know about Greetings from Two Peas. Some of the Garden Girls have prepared holiday-themed card classes for you all over at twopeasinabucket.com (click here to see the classes). Also, a bunch of us will be doing scheduled chats over at the Education Board today and tomorrow. I'm scheduled to join the chat tomorrow evening (Saturday) at 5:00 MT.

If you want to join the chat, just sign in with your TwoPeas name (or register) and then start posting at the board. Super easy! :)

Time Conversion - If you're in a different time zone, be sure to convert the time by clicking here. Then put in September 20, 2008 and 5:00 pm. Select USA - Utah - Salt Lake City (my timezone) for the first location, put in your location/time zone and hit "Convert Time."

Before I rush off to get ready for work, I wanted to give you a few shots of my projects for Greetings from Two Peas. I made a set of gift card holders, but this time I created a template with a curved edge. You can download the PDF, see all the photos, and read a list of supplies used here.

Color Inspiration #23

2008-09-16T03:39:20Z

Hi all! Time again for another Color Inspiration Challenge. Can you believe it?

Don't you love these autumn colors? Granted, I know it's not autumn everywhere in the world, but here... I just love the colors around this time of year. :)

Anyway, this photo comes from a flower arrangement over at Red Envelope, specific this one. So beautiful! I love it!

So, enjoy another challenge using Bravo Burgundy and I'll catch you all when I'm home again with all my craft supplies.

SO YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE?

Make a creation (card, scrapbook, etc.) of your own using the above colors. Then take a picture or scan your creation. Upload your digital image to your blog or in an online gallery, and then come back to kwernerdesign blog to share! Leave a comment on this entry with a link to your creation. Please link to webpages, not directly to image files.

Who's in the Round-up?
After the deadline, I'll share my creation with you as well as 20 submitted creations, consisting of ten randomly selected entries and ten of my favorites. Pictures emailed to me will not be considered for the Round-up.

When does your creation have to be submitted?
Wednesday, September 17 at 7:00 pm MDT.

Can I use non-Stampin' Up! colors?
Absolutely! Just choose colors that are similar.

NOTE: Those who have websites and blogs, you are welcome to use the above graphic on your blog. For swatches only, you can download the image file by right clicking here (or control+click for my fellow Mac users) and saving the file to your computer. Then upload the swatch image to your blog.

MACM - You Make My Heart Happy

2008-09-15T12:15:19Z

Good morning, all! It's early and I'm tired. :) But here's the video for this week.

As usual, watch in high quality here.

Music in video: "Distant Dreamer" by Duffy
Supplies: Old Olive card stock, 1-3/4" circle and scallop edge punches, paper piercer, Fine Cosmo glitter, Perfect Plum ink (Stampin' Up!); patterned paper (American Crafts); Friendship Messages stamp set (Hero Arts).