Wouldn’t you just love to receive this great big HELLO in the mail! I sure would. This was created by Heike.

She said that she used scraps of paper to make the background strips of blue, green and yellow. And then she printed out the word on her computer and cut out the letters. She added the critters popping out which I think are just so cute!

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Hi everyone.

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted here and for that I apologize. I have a few cards to post, as well as a product (or two) that I’ve found and really like.

This post is about a product more than the actual project. As many of you know I’m a quilter as well as a stamper. This project includes both. I purchased a package of Transfer Artist Paper (also known as TAP) by Lesley Riley and just love it!

What is it? It’s a paper you can stamp on, color on – I used Copic markers on one sample and watercolors on the other, write on or run directly through your inkjet printer, and then transfer to something else. I’ve tried it on fabric, but the package claims it will also work on quite a few other surfaces – I would think that anything that can take the heat of the iron would probably work.

Here are my two little projects:

1. I stamped using Memento black ink and then colored the image in.
2. I transferred the image onto fabric (following her instructions – they come with the paper).
3. I knew I wanted to try adding some words so I printed these out on my computer – IN REVERSE! This is very important unless you like to read backwards.
4. I sewed everything together. It could be a tiny wall-hanging or even a card if you wanted.

One of things that I was worried about was I had to iron my seams once I sewed them. I transferred the image and then went for it – I put the iron directly on the newly transferred image without the protective paper – I was being brave. It didn’t hurt it at all. Every time I added a small border I ironed right over everything. Pretty cool if you ask me.

Anyway, if you like trying new stuff you might want to check out Transfer Artist Paper.

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2013-E Marmie decides to leave
3055-I Leaping Tucker

other supplies used:
Transfer Artists Paper
Fabric
Computer – font “Mountains of Christmas”

Another oh so sweet project by Jinah. She took little tea light candles and used the toy stamps to decorate them.

She said she first stamped the images onto tissue paper and then colored them in using her Copic markers. She then cut them out and put them on the candles and used a heat tool to melt the candle a tiny bit.

Aren’t these the cutest! I don’t know if I could bring myself to actual light them!

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9022-B Horse pull toy
9023-B Kitty pull toy
9024-B Sheep pull toy
9025-B Camel pull toy
9027-C Jack-in-the-box
9030-B Doggie pull toy

Wanda sent in this great card featuring the kids of Maple Lane. As if it wasn’t festive enough with the red, white and blue color scheme – she threw in those great yellow stars with button centers. I also love the paper punch she chose, it makes it look like a decorated bandstand to me.

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6034-R Summer neighborhood

Christy over at ChristyGetsCrafty sent me a link to this card. It was so cute I asked her if I could post it here. She said yes – yeah!

I love her color choices – so cheery (but then I am quite partial to orange). :) I think it’s just such a sweet little “hi there” note that would make anyone’s mailbox smile.

Thanks for sharing Christy!

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2049-G Kitty on rocks

supplies used:
cardstock: Bazzill
paper: My Mind’s Eye Sophia & Rose “Mabel” collection
stamp: Lawn Fawn “Sophie’s Sentiments”
ink: Tsukineko Momento Tuxedo Black
copics: C3, C5, C7, YG00, YG03, BG000, BG10, BG13, BG15, Y32, Y35, Y38, G14, G17, V04, V06, B0000
button twine: Papertrey Ink

Danielle sent this in and I just loved it. The bold use of orange on the flying fish and her tone-on-tone polka dot paper  is just wonderful. I like too that she added a touch of sparkle to the fish – makes it more magical. Although, I suppose one doesn’t see a bright orange propeller fish every day so how much more magical does it get! :) Wahooo!

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Penelope and kitty Percy fly

Danielle created this purrrfect little card – makes me want to curl up with a good book and a furry friend.

As always her colors are just wonderful. I’m wondering if she took her color inspiration from the background paper or if she happened to just find the ideal piece of paper after-that-fact. Either way it’s purrrfect.

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2047-I Nighty night Woogums
8052-J Stack of books

Oh how happy. :) Just a few simple frames is all Annie needed to create a “Happy”. It’s sure to make someone’s day a little brighter.

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1148-J Hadley and kitty give Buddy a big hug (GF)
7065-G Scroll with leaves

Danielle created this wonderful birthday card. I love the way she colors – her shading just adds so much! And the embellishments she chose are just purrrrrr-fect.

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2006-G Fluffy kitty has more to say
6016-N Porch with light

Want to send someone special a little treat? How about this cute little you’re the cat’s meow card sent in by Wanda. It’s so cheery with all banners in the background and the touch of ribbon she added is just right.

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2002-F Kitty Truman