Compendium of Curiosities 2, Challenge 9

Finally a blog post!...Thank You Linda for the incentive!

This is my Pocket Watch creation...I love making these!

You can visit Linda's blog  HERE where this wonderful

challenge is being hosted & you can visit Simon Says Stamp,

the great people providing the $25 GC prize for this challenge  HERE

Paper Secrets Holiday Blog Hop WINNER!

The winner of my Blog Hop prize

using random.org

IS

tallulah1 !!!

Congratulations Janelle please pm or email me your address

through Paper Secrets

Paper Secrets Holiday Blog Hop

Welcome to the Paper Secrets Holiday Hop!

 Each of our team members have a Holiday project to share with you.

 Be sure to visit all the blogs for chances to win some great prizes!!!

Here are the projects I have to share with you.

I started with some basic ornaments from the dollar store

And this is what I did with them

 Victorian Angel

Supply List
Tim Holtz: Rosette die-idea-ology trimmings & baubles-seasonal paper pack-rock candy stickles-glossy accents-distress ink
glimmer mist
glitter
dollar store ornaments
K & Company embossed stickers
wire rimmed ribbon
floral spray
doily
Graphic45 paper
MME paper

Now for the prize!

A few more goodies that didn't make it into the picture will be added to this

To be eligible to win this prize:

become a follower of my blog and leave a message below.

 Blog Hop ends Dec. 4th, 11:59 pm PST.

Sorry I can only ship to the US & Canada

Let’s get to hoppin’!

Paper Secrets http://paper-secrets.blogspot.com/
Rochelle Spears http://rochellespears.blogspot.com/

Nancy Dare http://daretobeunique-nancy.blogspot.com/
Joyce Casaldi http://www.blogger.com/goog_1663686725
Kimmy Jaster http://www.lostinadreamofjosh.blogspot.com/
Nicolle Kramer http://nicollelovesscrapbooking.com/
Doris Widder : http://www.distressedscrapper.com/
Kristi Beisel http://devosmommy.blogspot.com/



Paper Secrets Holiday Blog Hop

http://papersecrets.friendhood.net/forum

Paper Secrets Twisted Card Hop

We Have A WINNER...!

and

the

lucky

person

is

DENISE SCOTT

Congratulations and Thank You to everyone who played along

all your cards were wonderful..!

Denise please pm or email your address through the

Paper Secrets site

sorry I won't be able to get it in the mail until after I get back from vacation

My sister & I are off to.......

go cruising & get inky with Tim Holtz..!

                                 

Welcome to the Paper Secrets Twisted Card Hop. Each of our team members have a card sketch with a twist posted along with a prize so be sure to visit all 8 blogs for 9 chances to win...Paper Secrets Blog is giving 2 prizes away!  So be sure to visit the Paper Secrets blog to see how you can win more prizes!

This is the sketch

This is the prize you could win

Complete a card using this sketch AND the twist is that you must use stamps.

Upload your card to Mr Linky below by the end of day (California time) September 23rd. I will pick a winner on Saturday September 24th. Please be sure to leave a comment too

Here is my take on this sketch & twist...

I also completed some cards for the sketches my fellow team members have chosen & will post more as I complete them..

Kristi Beisel - use metal

Rochelle Spears - use twine & bling

Don't forget to visit the other 7 participating blogs & the Paper Secrets blog.

Paper Secrets  http://paper-secrets.blogspot.com/

Kristi Beisel  http://devosmommy.blogspot.com/

Rochelle Spears  http://rochellespears.blogspot.com/

Nancy Dare  http://daretobeunique-nancy.blogspot.com/ "You Are Here"

Joyce Casaldi  http://1ashjoy.blogspot.com/

Kimmy Jaster  http://www.lostinadreamofjosh.blogspot.com/

Nicolle Kramer  http://nicollelovesscrapbooking.com/

Shemaine Smith  http://shemainesmith.blogspot.com/

Paper Secrets Birthday Bash!

Be Sure To Save The Date

Because

To Paper Secrets 2nd Birthday Bash!

At Least it's Still February!

I've been neglecting my poor blog so I thought I should

at least get the one thing I got made for Valentines Day

posted while it's still February!

Paper Secrets Holiday Blog Hop WINNER!

I used Random.Org to choose the winner of my blog candy

& the WINNER is..................

KARELJ!

Karelj said...

I love your blog! I got so involved in it, I almost forgot to leave a comment and finish the hop! Your work is so elegant...and then, you do something so stinkin' cute like the Santa Bucket! Thanks so much for sharing...I'm now a follower, so I can come back all the time! ksjennings at gmail dot com

DECEMBER 10, 2010 3:06 PM

Thank You to everyone for all the lovely comments you left & for

playing along in Paper Secrets First Annual Holiday Blog Hop!

Karelj please send me a pm or email through Paper Secrets with your address

so I can get your prize out to you!

I had to pick a new winner because I found out Tina lives in Australia
& I can only ship to the U.S. & Canada...so sorry!

 



Paper Secrets Holiday Blog Hop

Welcome to your 16th stop on the
Paper Secrets Holiday Blog Hop.

I made these projects to share with you today.

Supplies used for this

Maya Road-Chipboard Pennant, Velvet Ribbon, & Stick Pins

Tim Holtz-Distress Ink, Distress Crackle Paint, Seasonal Paper, Rosette Die, Ticket Stamp

Prima-Flowers

Graphic 45-Paper

BoBunny-Paper

This layout I did is of 2 of my favorite ornaments.

They're both Fairies & I love getting them out every year & putting them on the tree.

They look like real fairies!

This bucket was very easy to put together & turned out really cute I think

Don't forget to leave a comment on all 25 blog posts & in our forum for your chance to win 1 of the 3 gifts Paper Secrets is giving away.

http://papersecrets.friendhood.net/blog-candy-blog-hops-f5/paper-secrets-holiday-hop-dec-10th-13th-t1113.htm

If you are or become a follower of my blog & leave a comment, you will also be entered to win this from me!

( shipping to US & Canada only)

Your next stop on the hop will be Fi's blog "All Things Creative"
.

In case you get lost, you can find a complete list of participating blogs here...

http://papersecrets.friendhood.net/blog-candy-blog-hops-f5/paper-secrets-holiday-hop-dec-10th-13th-t1113.htm

Paper Secrets Holiday Blog Hop

Be sure to mark these dates on your calender

3 Days of Holiday Blog Hopping Fun & Prizes!

http://papersecrets.friendhood.net/blog-candy-blog-hops-f5/paper-secrets-holiday-hop-dec-10th-13th-t1113.htm#6126

Compendium of Curiosities Challenge #19 & Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge

Here we are at week #19 in the

Compendium of Curiosities Challenge

This week you'll find the Challenge on page 61

"Extreme Masking"

I used some of Tim's masks on my tag

Be sure to hop over to Linda's blog StudioL3 for all the details

and now on to

Simon Says Stamp & Show their Challenge this week was

to show something "Spookay" 

Compendium of Curiosities Challenge #18 and Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge

Things are starting to get back to normal..darn!..LOL

My sister & I had a wonderful time on the cruise with Tim!!!

This was our second one with him & we're signed up for #3!

This week over at StudioL3 the challenge was Tim's Dabber Resist Technique

which can be found on pg 37 of his book

I'm also entering this tag in the "Anything But A Card" Challenge

at Simon Says Stamp & Show

This is a fun technique to do!

Spooky Blog Haunt "WINNERS"

I want to Thank everyone so much for participating

in the Blog Haunt...oh my goodness all the lovely comments

you all left they really made my heart smile!!!

So without further ado here are the two winners that were chosen

using RANDOM.ORG-True Random Number Service

Sister of Scrap prize#1
Sister of Scrap said...

I am blown away! I have the Alice paper, and now I have an inspiration to work from. Now that I'm a follower, look forward to seeing more of your work
October 16, 2010 5:14 AM

 Barb P. prize#2

 Barb P said...

I adore your shadow box!! The Graphic45 line is fabulous and you really rocked it.
I am following your blog :) and would love to win prize #2
October 16, 2010 11:10 PM

Please pm or email me your address through Paper Secrets or here

Congratulations ladies!  Hope you enjoy your gifts!

Paper Secrets Spooky Blog Haunt

Welcome to the Paper Secrets' Spooky Blog Haunt.

I am your 6th blog to haunt.

Remember to leave a comment on all 31 blogs,

then return to Paper Secrets to post that you have finished haunting for your chance to win.

My project is an altered Cosmo Cricket shadow box using Graphic 45 Halloween in Wonderland paper, Tim Holtz tissue tape & memo pin.

This is a companion piece to my Wonderland box.

I am also giving away a prize!

For everyone who leaves a comment & becomes a follower of my blog you'll be entered into a drawing to win one of the following prizes..please also let me know if you'd like prize#1 or prize#2

Prize #1

Prize#2

Your next stop on the hop is here

Julia S. http://www.beautifulcrazyscrappylife.blogspot.com/

In case you get lost, you can find a complete blog list here along with all the Haunt details...

(this is also where you will post when you are finished haunting)

http://papersecrets.friendhood.net/blog-candy-blog-hops-f5/2010-paper-secrets-spooky-blog-haunt-oct-15-18th-t1014.htm

Gone Cruising With Tim!

I can hardly believe that today is the day!!!

My sister & I leave tonight for New York & board the ship for the cruise tomorrow

We will be gone for 10 blissfully creative days!..YAY!!!

Be sure to come back & join me for Paper Secrets Spooky Blog Haunt

October 15-18th lots of great Halloween ideas & lots of prizes being given away!

Compendium of Curiosities Challenge #15

It's week #15 in the

Compendium of Curiosities Challenge

& this week it was on page 53 where you'll find

 Tim's cool technique for Alcohol Ink Agate on Grunge

I had no muse this week... been busy getting ready for the cruise

trying to finish up my swap stuff...

so this tag was really just thrown together at least I got it done & posted!

Compendium of Curiosities Challenge #14 & Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge

What Goes Up Must Come Down!

It's week #14 over at StudioL3's

Compendium of Curiosities Challenge

so turn to page 58, where you'll find Tim's Masks Basics technique!

I used Tim's gear masks & one with hot air balloon's from Prima
I'm also entering this in the
Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge "Grunge"
since I just made this yesterday(Sunday) & it fit's the topic

Paper Secrets Spooky Blog Haunt

Be sure to come & join the fun!

Lot's of great Halloween-Fall craft ideas!

Lots of prizes being given away!

http://papersecrets.friendhood.net/

They'll be some great Tim Holtz goodies in the prize

I'm giving away plus other surprises!

Simon Says Stamp Challenge-Stamp-Tember Blog Hop

Here's my entry for the Simon Says Stamp Challenge-Stamp-Tember Blog Hop

Compendium of Curiosities Challenge #13

Wowzer! it's week #13 already

so turn your

 Compendium of Curiosities

to page 65 for the Grungepaper Flower technique

since I used a repeat vintage image I wanted to bring

in different texture & finishes so I used Rock Candy Stickles

on the small Geisha, Rock Candy Distress paint on the middle one

and I used a texture fade embossing folder on the tag itself.

I also used the RC Stickles on the flowers & I've also got some

embossed metal flowers in there too

Be sure to hop on over to Linda's blog StudioL3 if you'd

like to join the weekly challenges & to see all the great art being done