Posts Tagged ‘Beate’

Time for Cinema Saturday Creative Challenge.  This week’s challenge, #61, is A Knight’s Tale. …

So I remember going to this movie when it came out.  Emma wasn’t 2 yet & Malcolm was a newborn. We rarely went out to the movies or out at all, because I was nursing & we never had any spare money for sitters and the activity out.

Long story short:  I picked this movie, probably because of Heath Ledger. My DH loathed it.  It was his running joke in our home for the next several months that I was not permitted to chose the movie when we went out. I liked the soundtrack.  DH liked the soundtrack, but not with the movie.  Make sense?  As an example, at the two minute mark in this clip is the reason DH couldn’t suspend his belief & enjoy the movie …

Okay so with our little odd family history, here’s my take on the movie.

A coupon … LOL … that’s what I love about this challenge.  You can take anything from it:  music, colours, themes, emotions, or in our case, memories.  :D

Incase you’re wondering, on the flip side, DH has picked movies that I didn’t like.   That’s the good thing about your spouse or friends for that matter , they are always giving you second/third/etc chances.  (most recently:  funny people.  Why wouldn’t that movie just end?)

Cute faux leather technique, eh?

I used a technique from Beate at SplitCoastStampers to make the faux leather wallet.  She even has a cool video Tutorial.

You could put in cash, a gift certificate or a homemade gift certificate (always fun to come up with ideas!)

Used:  Creamy Caramel SU CS, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Ranger Distressing Ink (Walnut Stain, Vintage Linen), Versa Mark Ink, Clear EP, SU Create a Coupon Stamp Set, Make a Wish Stamp Set, SU Olive EP, Old Olive Ink, Sewing Machine, SU Circle Punch, Cream CS.

Here’s an inspiration courtesy of Beate!  Be Inspired Challenge #33 comes from Martha Stewart & her oh so inviting patio.  Wouldn’t you love to have something like this in the back yard?  I planted grapes this year, but it’ll be quite a few years before the vines take over.  I love the candles in the glass votives as a chandelier.  Did I mention it’s been snowing (the heavy wet snow) in Ottawa?  Maybe that’s why this image seemed so inviting that I had to have a go at it:

Here’s my card.  I used a rather forgotten about stamp set in my collection that I once adored called:  Fresh Fruits (S.U. retired).  I also used my new friend the Ranger Ink Blending Tool, so much cleaner than sponges.  Don’t know why I never used it before.  It’s a “good thing”.  lol

Thanks for the fun, Beate.  See you back on the 2nd of January.  Man, can I wait that long, I guess I’ll hafta!

I’m off to check out more fun interpretations at SplitCoastStampers BIC33.

Used:  Fresh Fruits (S.U. retired), So Saffron CS, Always Artichoke CS, Always Artichoke PP, Ivory CS, Always Artichoke Ink, Old Olive Ink, Summer Sun Ink, Ranger Vintage Photo Distress Ink, Ranger Antique Linen Distress Ink, Ranger blending applicator tool (felt pads),  Rectangle nestabilities, Antique Copper Brads, Tejas Lace Company Suede Lace, Dimensionals, Scallop Punch.

Thought I’d try out a technique I saw Beate use on SplitCoastStampers called Sparkly Stain Glass.  I’m not very good with glitter, always leaving a trail of sparkle & never really seems to stay put.  I tried to follow Beate’s tutorial, but still the glitter gives me problems.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Here’s my go at Sparkly Stain Glass.

There are some amazing examples of this technique on SplitCoastStampers, check out Sparkly Stain Glass.

Used:  Ornaments Stamp-Unknown, Punch Pals, Wild Wasabi Ink, Versa Fine Ink, Spring Silhouettes DSP, Martha Stewart Glitter, Velvet (Craft) Ribbon, Square Coluzzle, Acetate, Crystal Effects Glue, Word Window Punch, Dimensionals.

Beate posted her Be Inspired Challenge, BIC32. Woo Hoo. That was Tuesday inspiration photo and I was stuck, which is good for a colour challenge inspiration photo, to challenge you.  Thanks, Beate for the challenge!

Here’s the photo:

Here’s my card.  I went with the glossy C Stock embossed with a cuttle bug folder & then cut using cuttlebug Die Cuts.  The Orange CS really is Tango Tangerine, but it looks more red in the photo.  ooops.

For more fun interpretations check out SplitCoastStampers, BIC32.

Used:  Tango Tangerine CS, Glossy CS, Baja Blue CS, Cuttlebug Christmas Ornaments embossing Folder, Cuttlebug Vintage Die Cuts, Embroidery Floss (Lerman Decor 969)

Wow, this was tough for me this week, Beate.  I fought with the purple & the bold colours.  I did have fun though with Beate’s Be Inspired Challenge #31.  Thanks, Beate!

This weeks inspiration comes from this mobile at Gifts Define:

After messing around for a while on birds & colours oh, my I just got off that track completely.  

Here’s my card:

Be sure to check out SplitCoastStampers BIC31 for more fun interpretations.  

Used:  Cuttlebug For You Combo Die Cuts, 3/4″ Circle Punch, Fantastic Foliage Stamp Set, Eastern Elegance (SU) Rub Ons, String, Dimensionals, Tempting Turquoise CS, Barely Banana CS, Riding Hood Red CS, Garden Green CS, DCWV Christmas Stack PP, Old Olive Ink.

Saw Beate’s Be Inspired Challenge #29 & couldn’t help but play along.  I loved that wicker sleigh bed.  We own nothing wicker.  I wanted a wicker chair one time & my DH insisted he will break it the first time he sat on it.  Probably so, but it looks nice!

Beate chose the Fiona Bedding from Pottery Barn for the inspiration:

The ‘wicker’ look was achieved by kinda’ crocheting 5 strands of raffia & taping underneath.  It took me maybe 4 minutes to crochet it.  Here’s the card:

Thanks for the fun inspiration, Beate.  Be sure to check out other fun interpretations at SplitCoastStampers BIC29.  

Used:  Urban Garden PP, River Rock CS, Anna Griffin PP, Raffia (kinda ‘crocheted’), Slit Punch, Label Punch, Designer Label Stamp Set, Baja Blue Ink, Night of Navy Ink, Corner Rounder, Dimensionals.

Here was a card inspired by Beate & her Colour Inspiration: Be Inspired Challenge #28.  This week her challenge comes from Crate & Barrel:  

I decided just to go with mirroring some of the colours of the image, what is that orange of the shelf, Red of the Chaise, Yellow of the flowers, black & greys …. lots to go on.

Here’s the card:

Used:  Cuttlebug Die Cut, River Rock CS, Ruby Red CS, Cornucopia PP, Fuzzy Wool, Circle Punch, Ruby Red Ink, Vintage Distressing Ink, Dotted Jumbo S.U. Wheel, Dimensionals.

Thanks for the fun, Beate!  

Be sure to check out other fun interpretations at SplitCoastStampers.

This was for Beate’s Be Inspired Challenge, BIC #27. The inspiration Scarf is from Warriors in Pink, sponsored by Ford.

There seems to be quite a bit of Christmas paper in Pinks & Purples this year, so this is what I went with for my card.

The Stars are cut with the Sizzix Die Cuts, spaced with Dimensionals & I used some silver Embossing powder with the Peace on Earth S.U. Stamp set. I used Orchid Opulence with “The Christmas Stack” DCWV PP that I bought at Michaels.

Check out SplitCoastStampers BIC #27 for more fun interpretations. Thanks, Beate!

Sizzix Die Cuts Stars, Dimensionals, Versa Mark Ink, Silver Embossing, Peace on Earth S.U. Stamp se, Orchid Opulence CS, “The Christmas Stack” DCWV PP (Michaels), Grey Ribbon (Offray), corner Punch S.U.

Here’s an Inspiration Challenge from Beate, BIC26.  It comes from Pottery Barn:  (I feel like I should take off my deck shoes & sit down to study sailing catamarans here).

Here’s the card, that I’m giving to a friend who has a burden of stresses right now.  I’m not sure exactly how to help out, but I find the single most powerful thing I CAN do is letting them know they are lifted in prayer.

Here’s her card:

Check out other fun interpretations at SplitCoastStampers, BIC26.  Thanks for the fun, Beate.

Used:  Circle of Friendship & Simple Shapes Stamps, Night of Navy CS, Night of Navy Marker & Ink, Versa Mark Ink, White Embossing Powder, Navy wired Ribbon, Circle Punches, Dimensionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig.

Beate’s Weekly Colour Inspiration comes from a canvas of Elise Remender called “Apple Blossoms”. When I googled Remender I found many images of her print, Apple Blossoms.  The image below (poorly tweeked & enlarged) comes from AllPosters:

Okay, so to come up with a card with this in mind, I made this:

You can’t see it too well, but there is some copper embossing on it … 

I know exactly who this card is being given to and the inspiration couldn’t have come at a better time, thanks again, Beate.  To see other fun interpretations check out SplitCoastStampers BIC25.

Used: Cornucopia 12 x 12-inch Pads from Michaels, S.U. (afternoon tea?) DSP, Chocolate Chip CS, Sage Shadow Ink, Versa mark, Stazon Timber Brown Ink, Chocolate Chip Marker, More Mustard Marker, Close to Cocoa Marker, Stamp:  Posh Impressions:  Tree Frame, S.U. Miracle of Spring, The Stamp Barn:  Oval Frame, Circle Punches, Copper Embossing Powder, dimensionals, Sage Ribbon from Michaels.