Tractor Time

I made this card for my neighbor who lives on a farm and happens to have a blue tractor. The stamp set is tractor time and is one of the few retired sets I have kept. I just couldn't give it up and am so glad I didn't 'cause I like how this turned out. The patterned paper was scraps I had from taking a class (I think it was from Moncton last year) so I don't know what kind it is but it was perfect for a masculine card (which I don't do enough of).

I used chocolate chip and buckaroo blue markers(in a blender pen -ask me if you don't know how to do this and I will find the info and post it) to ink up the stamp. I sponged around the edges of all papers. For the twill tape I wanted it to be more frayed (sp?) so I took a piece of the narrow twill tape from SU, cut it in half and then kind of pulled at the ends and sides.

To see what I did with the other half of the twill tape you will have to check back in tomorrow :)

I added some links on the side a couple of days ago and am going to add a few more soon so keep your eyes there and check out those links. Also, check out my SCS Gallery as I will not always have the same cards in both places. I will put the link here soon too.

Stitched Blossom

I had to cancel class last night due to the weather and was planning on getting some stamping time in but Emma came down with the flu at supper time and was really not sleeping very well when she went up to bed so I didn't want to make too much noise up there. I did get the 2nd card for tonight's party done but will have to cut the pieces today while she naps. Good thing I work well under pressure. Eh?

I am using this card in a couple more classes but after I do I will post the directions so those of you that don't get to do it can try it out for yourselves :)

If you haven't done so yet go check out Mom's (Happy Stamper-the link is on the right), she has the information about sending cards to Shane. I am going to get a card ready for him this weekend. Hmm, maybe Ian will make one too. I'll post pics when we get them done.