Compendium of Curiosities Challenge #2 Plus One

Hey, I am back again with Studio L3's challenge by Linda using techniques found in Tim Holtz' new book: Compendium of Curiosities. Challenge number 2 is Basic Fragments. I am also entering this in Something Completely Different Blog challenge: Flora/Fauna.

Supplies/Tools:

**Tim Holtz' Texture Fades: Bingo Card and Patchwork (by Sizzix)

**Tim Holtz' Die: Tattered Floral (by Sizzix)

**Distress Inks by Ranger: Scattered Straw, Peeled Paint, Broken China, Blue Saphire

**blender tool by Ranger

**Game Spinners: Tim Holtz' Idea-ology Line

**small square Fragment by Tim Holtz

**Glossy Accents by Ranger

**misc silk flowers, fibers and brad

**manilla tag from Stampers Anonymous

**Martha Stewart Doily Lace Border Punch

Father's Day/Numbers Card

Got my dad's card done a little late to allow for mailing time but it is done! (and in the mail). I am entering this in a number of challenges:

Sunday Stamper: Numbers (to celebrate Hels turning 40)

Drunken Stampers: Father's Day

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge: Father's Day

Cards For Men: Father's Day

Pear Tree Designs: Father's Day

CAS-tastic Challenge Blog: Father's Day

Magical Crafts Challenge: Father's Day

So here is the short list of supplies:

**Aqua Bazzil cardstock

**black and white cardstock

**metal mesh

**Harlequin Stamp by Stampers Anonymous

**black Stazon inkpad

**Aqua metal sheet by Walnut Hallow

**Random Numbers mold & paper stump

**sanding block

**black acrylic paint

**Father's Day stamp by Studio G

**Ranger's Distress Inkpad: Tumbled Glass (to edge the sentiment piece)

Now, on to making my hubby a Father's Day card ;)

Compendium of Curiosities Challenge #1

Here is my entry for Studio L3's Compendium of Curiosities Challenge #1: WaterStamping Technique from page 35. Linda, you are right---keeping it simple is the key (as difficult as that may be for some of us) so that the technique doesn't get lost. Fun and easy technique, and very effective!

Supplies:

** Red Brick Distress Inkpad

**white and black cs

**Oriental Background & Symbol Stamps by Fiskars: Asian Inspired

**Mini Mister by Ranger w/water

**misc. black fiber/ribbon

**black Stazon inkpad

I'm Being Published!

Exciting news today...................For awhile now I have toyed w/the idea of submitting some of my work for publication. On a whim, I finally did it---I submitted a scrapbook layout and a card. I recently received word that my card will be published in the Scrapbook News and Review Magazine on June 20th! My first published work. Unfortunately, I cannot post the card for you to see here. I can tell you that it is a Girly Graduation Card I made for my Niece Ashton who just graduated from High School (Woo Hoo Ashton!!). Well, so much for tooting my own horn ;)

Over-the-top Bird Cage Card

Okay, so this card is a bit different for me. I love how it turned out although I think it is a bit over the top for my style. Still can't believe I created this. It was a work in progress and each time I visited the project I added something to it. Made it for my friend Jae's birthday and am entering it in three challenges: Sunday Stamper , Gingersnaps and Alter It Monthly. All of these have the theme of wings/birds/feathers. Let me know what you think!

Here is my list of supplies/tools:

**Birdcage die from Tim Holtz' Alterations line by Sizzix

**On the Edge dual border die from Tim Holtz' Alterations line by Sizzix

**Distress Inks: Peeled Paint, Shabby Shutters, Broken China, Tumbled Glass, Dusty Concord

**text from an old book

**blender tool

**bronze brads

**various beads

**copper embroidery floss

**Peacock w/gold doodles overlay by K&Company

**chain from piece from Tim Holtz' Idea-ology line

**purple and aqua Bazzil cs

**D'Vine Swirls Embossing Folder by Provo Craft

**Gold Origami paper (for birdcage)

**white Perfect Pearls and Mini Mister by Ranger

**Glossy Accents (to adhere overlay)