hope everyone is feeling good today!

I figured out a piece to use for week 5, Choice. However, now I just have to make my idea work IRL

Shopping can always be fun. I know what you mean about stacks/paper brands, though.

In round four of this swap, it had Imaginesce as the line. For some odd reason I had remembered it as creative imaginations and started, then realized it was wrong . I wouldn't have felt so stupid, only I was the one who wrote the 'rules'

Oh well - glad you have an idea on round 5 - I bet you can find some DCWV that you like. It doesn't have to be any particular one (unless you want it to be) - any of their line works.

How is everyone else doing? Hope you are having fun!

I bet you are doing just fine. If you want, you can always email photos and ask, but as long as you are following the rules, it should all be great.

Sorry, not all the photos/links are quite right - I will look up what I did wrong, but I know the pages are right

A few ideas for clear

A card that is clear - I don't know who made this one, but thought it was pretty [img]https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTKWQQt51Eb_hXE22sADR2ik8XcI_qSj-l_0GMc3xQWo3mKoXMSZ8rxRuQ[/img]

Some ghost type shapes - here is a pictures of some Heidi swapp ones. I bought some, but then started cutting from my cricut: [img]https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSIs9ALUmgvBWTdJspKywjDri4Dy6cJBPJEw8VYLHw81-Zd5ya1hg[/img]

A piece of plastic done with alcohol inks: I did a class on ustream about using alcohol inks on plastics. I ended up using a freezer bag for some of the samples and they came out great! I will find some photos of where I used them, but it will be later today before I get the posted.

Here is the link to the video on some different techniques http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/25343613

Some microscope slides always work - here are a few you tube ideas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFegciEpnBc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FapSSlhRktg
Or, use an embosser to make a card or tag (here is a link to one I found - I think Tim Holtz also did something similar)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUP0Y2Bl-7k

the clear accent pieces from Tim Holtz work too

Using cuttlebug to clear emboss
You can buy clear cardstock, or, if you ever purchase anything in that clear plastic, cricut cartridges, many toys, a lot of tools, they all come with the heat sealed plastic to cut apart. Just cut out the flat parts to re-use This is a great video. One note - I usually score the plastic before folding, but usually I don't fold unles it is a card http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChTbZftVXqM

Edited by user Sunday, November 11, 2012 9:06:42 AM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

I am using some clear stencil sheets... They cut well on the cricut. I found them in the painting aisle at AC Moore... Still trying to make it all come together but so far so good!

I was in a Tim Holtz style tag swap and I sanded one side of Ranger fragments, stamped with staz on ink and embossed with silver embossing powder. You just have to be careful you do not overheat the fragment.

I used black. It is the only color I have....so far!

Denise

Ok Laura, slow down!!!!
I have four weeks finished Yeah, thanks for the great idea's on the "clearly seen" one, I won't tell you which i used, it will be a surprise.

Edited by user Tuesday, November 13, 2012 8:05:40 PM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

I haven't really worked much on my swap this past week but I did find something else fun to try (blog has some stuff). This really fun little book card!

Blog with how to's is HERE

Here is mine - unembellished and tried with scrap paper. I am going to try adding a few Indians and Pilgrims from My World or a Paper dolls one(can't remember cartridge, but this may be it). I think a turkey or two layered into the scenery should look really cute - planning on layers like she did in her blog.

definitely love her instructions!!! Wish I had seen them earlier. I had to redo the cover twice, but I have my sample done up and now will try some with a plan

Thanks for that link! I soooo see my G45 Christmas papers with this! Thinking it would be great to give to party hostesses.

Edited by user Tuesday, November 20, 2012 6:36:47 AM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

I just did one also, for a memory book. It is for a swap. This is so easy to do. I love how it turned out.

Denise

Hmm, wonder if this one will post?

Hope you all (who are in USA) had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

This swap has been on hold for me for a few days while I worked on some mini albums (details on my blog if you are interested). But, thinking today will be a wonderful time to continue as I may have figured out how to get my choice piece to work the way I want it to!!!!

How is this going for everyone?

We have been sick around here. Which really stinks because my Husband and I went on a two night trip for our 20th Anniversary, I felt horrible the whole time. Definitely not the weekend we had envisioned !!!!

I try to make an ornament every year for the tree. It is fun to see crafting trends and the progression of my skills . Every year each of the kids pick out a new ornament, I try to guide the little ones to choose ornament that represents that year. Not always successful at that. I have no idea what the big orange snowflake my oldest chose one year symbolizes . This year I am looking for a cute chocolate lab ornament to represent our 9 month old puppy.

Laura

Hope everyone is well. What the heck is twinkling h20 and glubers??
I got alot done this weekend on this swap.

Cricutjunky

Glubers are just giant super sticky glue dots (made by Cosmo Cricket) and the twinkling h2os are awesome little pots of shimmery watercolor. I had a couple that I bought at a weekend crop and I decided it was time to break them out! See the link to Joann's for more details. :)

http://www.joann.com/cre...y-colors/zprd_10615425a/

Have a great day!

Edited by user Sunday, December 02, 2012 5:48:38 AM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

Man, glubers are cool! Wish I had thought of that!!:((

My items are coming along, still brain storming ont he King Tut, but a great friend Kelley Rooks was an inspiration.