Technique for the week

Technique for the week: Epoxy Watch Crystals.

Here is a technique for you to try.

You will need:

Watch Crystals

Watch Innards

Judikins Diamond Glaze

A toothpick

Fill the watch crystal with the Diamond Glaze, but leave room for the watch innards. Choose the watch innard pieces that you would like to use for your project. Place your pieces on top of the Diamond Glaze, and carefully sink them in the glaze using the toothpick. Refill with more glaze until it is flush with the top edge of the watch crystal. Let it dry about 1 hour. I cut a watch image out and placed it under that dry crystal before gluing it to my ATC. There you have it. You can also try other small objects or charms, some glitter too perhaps. Or use a face image, or anything under your completed epoxy embellishment that will match your ATC theme.

New Fancy Fiber Sets

Fancy Fiber Sets and some new embellishments will be added within the next few days. I have shopped many yarn specialty store over this past year throughout my travels. I have over 65 fancy yarns and fibers that have come from all over the world. I finally have put the collections together, and will be added them to the site. I have put the fibers on the Cropper Hopper Plastic Ribbon Cards measuring 4" X 6". These ribbon cards store neatly into the Cropper Hopper's Photo Case 2000(CH92419), 4X6 Embellishment Drawer(CH92419), and Photo Box(KS720). Here is a peak at the fibers and a photo of the card that they are on.

Ranger, Inkssentials Memory Glass and Memory Frames back in stock!!

Just received today and added back to the site. These have not been available for a while, but we finally have them back in stock. Looking for: Memory Frames in 1" x 3", 1 1/2" or 2" square frames, and the Memory Glass in 1" x 3", and 1", 1 1/2", or 2" square glass then come stop by. I'm sure it won't stay in stock for long once people find out it is available again. So shop soon if you have been waiting for these.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!! Here is the ATC I made for St. Patti's day. It also has the new 7 Gpysies Mini Paper Clips displayed in the picture that just arrived today. I have added all the new 7 Gypsies products to the site today, so you can start shopping if you want. WEAR GREEN!!

TIM HOLTZ ATC STAMPS ARE HERE!!!!!

HEY EVERYONE, I JUST RECEIVED THE NEW TIM HOLTZ ATC STAMPS FROM MY DISTRIBUTOR TODAY. I WILL HAVE THEM ON THE SITE AS SOON AS I CAN. IN THE MEANTIME, IF YOU WANT ME TO RESERVE ANY FOR YOU, JUST EMAIL ME AND LET ME KNOW WHICH ONES YOU WANT. I'M SO EXCITED!!!

I thought I would show you were I do most of my work. Right now I don't have a spot on the table; I must schedule an originization day. I will upload the other areas in my workshop after I do some tidying up. Enjoy!

My Pink Arist Square

Here is my Pink Artist square - Each artist has made a 2x2 art square that when joined together will make ONE creation [the pink artist doll]- ART for a cause. Here is my Pink Artist square.

Here is the link to the Pink Artist Group:

http://girl-gone-thread-wild.blogspot.com/2008/01/pink-artist-community-art-doll-project.html

The charity is Susan G. Komen for the Cure:

http://cms.komen.org/komen/index.htm

Sunshine, my 4 year old cockatiel

In memory of my Sunshine. My favorite one of the bunch who died Feb. 24 in my hands. She had laid over 11 eggs, and she was too weak to go on. I had no idea! After taking her to the vet, I loved her up for 4 days before she finally gave up.

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to the Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water, and sunshine. Our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who were ill or old are restored to health and vigor. Those were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of the days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. Her bright eyes are intent; her eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly she begins to fly from the group, flying over the green grass, her wings carrying her faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face, your hand again caresses her beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together . . .

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There are many wonderful times and events in our home. There are also times of great loss. Our animals are treated as family members, and are very much loved. Each one is special in their own particular way. Some of them who have passed on have touched us in a special way that is important for us to share with others. As sad as it is to lose a family member, we are blessed to have the time together we did.

Say a prayer for me. I am lost without my Sunshine!

New background stamps from Lost Coast Designs. These will soon be on the site to be able to purchase separately. Each background stamp will be priced at $3.07 for each design.

NEW REDUCED PRICES ON ATC HOLDER

We need to make room for all of the new products that will be coming soon. So I thought I would drop the prices even more on the 7 Gypsies ATC Revolving Holder and all of the products that go on the holder. The refill tags, tab files, rub-ons and stickers. Check the new low prices out at the store.

Here are some new background images that I just ordered. I should have them on the site before the end of the month.

TIM HOLTZ'S NEW ARTIST TRADING CARD STAMPS!!! Aren't these amazing!! They are on order, so when the order comes in I will put it on the site and the blog. Check back often to purchase these new ATC stamps. Click on the images for a closer look!

NEW 7 GYPSIES ATC HOLDER PRODUCTS COMING SOON!! 2 different sets of transparencies for your holder, a rolodex punch, and clear protective sleeves for your artwork on your holder. NOTIFY ME TO RESERVE YOURS NOW!

Here is just part of the zoo. Here are the other loves in my life. From left to right. Sunshine, Skylar, Lily and Beaker(who has a broken beak). The yellow birds are cockatiels. They fly around the house and always want to be on my shoulders. We also have 3 cats, a rabbit, an 18" green iguana, and a beta fish. When Jenny's home we add another cat and a dog to the mix. See I really do have a zoo!

Here we are! Everyone, but the zoo at home!

Here's my family for all to see. Myself and my husband, John. Our children from left to right: Chris 17, Jenny 20, Melissa 12. These photos were taken from our Royal Caribbean cruise taken 07-07-07 on the Liberty of the Seas, its 8th voyage. Just amazing!!! I'll retire in the Caribbean!

Some more new products!

I have received some new products for the store. I will have them added sometime over the weekend. Happy ATC making!!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

This is what I call, "Spread the love day". Share love with everyone you know and meet today. If you're one not to express your feelings, well, today is your day in by books! So get out there!

Ruler Prince ATC

This is one of my lastest creations. Found this old writing tablet and had to use it!

Hello everyone! Here is my first post here at my blogger blog. Daughter from college came home to surprise us for Valentine's Day. Of course, I mailed her Valentine package to her the same day she arrived. Having a wonderful time.
I'm trying to find some time to make more artist trading cards. I have the images cut out and all, but just haven't put the together yet.
Enjoying a nice sunny day for once in dreary ol' Northern Indiana. I had to ask myself, "Hey, what is that yellow thing in the sky?"