Inkyrat Creates

Christmas Cards for Mother-in-law

Whew! Just finished up 20 Christmas cards for my mother-in-law.  I cased a beautiful card made by Dacia Smith (http://creativedaze.wordpress.com/2009/10/08/sketch-inspiration/). Changed mine up a little, used a cuttlebug embossing folder for the swiss dot background in white and then used Pearl White Lumiere brushed over it. I used gold wire for the ornament hangers, stickles for the gold dot accents and embossed in gold for the snowflakes down the green strip. The one card alone in the front is my first example I made and when I made the 20 for MIL I took the ribbon around the red piece too, not just the white and green and I didnt stamp the circle of dots on the oval tag like in the example. I adhered the red ornie flat on the card but raised the green one and the oval tag with dimensionals. Hope you like. Glad they're done. =)

Remember you can always click on the pictures to make them larger for easier viewing.

Box from SBC crop

Here's a quick 2 part tutorial for the box I was working on in the crop. As promised, ladies. (Forgot to mention in the video that I would decorate the outside of my boxes BEFORE I assembled them, mainly because I used glue and stickles on mine and it needed to remain flat to dry.)  

Part 1

Part 2

My Christmas cards for this year

(be sure to click on the picture to make it larger)

How cool is  this?! I already have all my Christmas cards made for this year! ~pat on the back~ I dont know if you can  tell, but it has acetate on the front. The smaller trees are stamped on the white background, then I used a post it note and punched out the circle, sponged around it and added the Seasons Greetings. The big tree is stamped on the bACKside of the acetate and I used stickles on the front to make it sparkle. Brads are put in each corner to hold the acetate on the card without glue or adhesive showing. They look much prettier in person. Hope you like!

The first picture i took was actually scanned on my scanner. This second picture was taken with my camera, it shows the sparkle of the stickles a little better. Enjoy!
Myra
 

Added Note: If I get enough interest, I'll make a tutorial for this card.

The "Hags" Video Debut

.....For those that don't know my hag. Her name is Sissy, aka Hag, Haggitha, Sybil. She will be 12 years old in January 2010 and she is the love of my life. She has been with me through some very tough times in the past. She's the bright spot in every day. Did I mention she is spoiled rotten & very grumpy? =) Myra

Owl Card

The owl is chipboard covered with paper.

Halloween cards

I thought I would share some Halloween cards with you today. As always, some are cased, partially cased, and some are my own creations. I don't always remember who I cased from, so Kudos to all who have gone before me. Thanks. You can click on the pictures to see a larger version.

My Big Lots Haul

Charice - My new favorite singer... WOW

This guy cracks me up

This little girl is amazing!

Sugar Nellie Stamps - Pen Pal

I found some of the cutest stamps I've ever seen. I don't know how long they've been around but I just discovered them so they are "new" to me.  They came all the way from Elgin, Scotland! How cool is that?! They carry the brand "Sugar Nellie" and the designer is Elisabeth Bell. As soon as I got them I whipped out the one called "Pen Pal" and made a card. You can check out their website HERE. 

This first picture is the luscious pile of stamps I bought. They are gray rubber and need to be "mounted" either on blocks with foam or using the EZ mount with an acrylic block. I chose the EZ way.

 

This Second picture is the card I made. Is she too precious for words or what?! Please dont look too closely at my color job.. I'm still learning =)

   

In this third picture I was trying to show the glittery pants and headband but no matter what angle or setting I tried it wasnt happening. This is the best I could get. Hope it gives you an idea.

 

Thanks for looking!
Myra

Name That Pussycat - WINNER!

Well, well.. what a fun contest that was! Looks like my pussycat's new name is going to be INKY DINKY DOO! And our big winner is... ~drum roll~ MARTHA! Congrats Martha! Wanna see what you won? Here it is....

 

Martha, please send me your address info privately to craftyrat@runbox.com

Thanks to everyone that entered and played along!! My pussycat is now a happy camper!
hugs
Myra Shaw

Giving it up!

First lemme say the "Name That Pussycat" contest is going wonderfully.. what a close race! I can't wait to see who wins in the end.. Only a few days left to vote!

Now, as to what I'm giving up. I'm going to quit selling Stampin' Up! Probably by the end of the month. I just don't have the time or energy to devote to it anymore. I can't seem to squeeze all I want to do into each day. I have so many photo's that still need scrapped, cards to get made for each monthly greetings. Plus I still have tons to get done for the last order(non-SU!) I've been working on. I don't seem to have anytime to just "play".. and I miss that!

And with that said, I better get busy and figure out what I want for my last discounted order from SU! lol

Myra Shaw

(Soon to be eX-) Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Name That Pussycat - poll woes

For some odd reason the first poll I created didn't seem to want to work. So, I've created a new one. Hopefully this one will work correctly. Sorry about that folks. Gotta love techknowledgy! =) Check it out on the right hand side bar over there --------------------> Good luck!

Myra Shaw

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Name That Pussycat - Time to VOTE!

The time has come, all the entries are in, the poll is set up(see the sidebar over -------------->), its time to VOTE!!! Voting will close on March 14th 2009 and I'll be announcing the winner and picture of the complete prize package on Monday, 16 March 2009. Good luck to all that entered and thanks for participating in my first ever contest!

Myra Shaw

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

This guy is so dead on

Name That Pussycat - Prize Peek #2

I'm so excited. I've gotten some really great entries to the "Name That Pussycat" contest so far. You still have plenty of time to enter, doesnt cost a thing, just a name for my new pussycat. Here's a list of what has been entered so far:

Scrappycat Diva

Franchesca

Zebloeptig

Lady La-La

Croppy Cat

Ms. Embellie

Ms. Hairball

Moi Chat?

Inkycat

Wild Thing

Krafty Kitty

Perhaps you have a better name in mind? If so, you better get your entry in soon. Go to the original "NAME THAT PUSSYCAT" post by CLICKING HERE, and entering your pick for a name in the comments section. At the end of this month(February 2009) I'll be setting up a poll to pick your FAVORITE name. The winner will receive  a fabulous prize package from me. I already gave one prize peek, now here's another. Good luck to all that enter!

 

This is a fabulous Eyelet Border Punch from Stampin' Up! (Value at $15.95) Love these border punches! To see more about this punch you can check it out by clicking HERE and clicking on the right hand side of the page where it says "Download the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog". It's on pages 184-185 of the current catalog.

Myra Shaw

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Name That Pussycat - Prize Peek

I've got a few minutes this afternoon so I thought I would show a little peek of one of the prizes for the "Name That Pussycat" contest. We've got some really cute and creative names entered so far. You still have plenty of time to enter. The contest entries will be taken till the last day of the month, 28 February 2009. Then I'll set up a poll to pick the winner. Here's a little peek.

 

I just love these, even though I have my ribbon organized in a different fashion. There are 100 tabs on the ring. If you don't know what these are you can check them out ...CLICK HERE. This is at least a $25.00 value in itself.

I'll be adding more to the prize pot later on, so be sure and check back later. Good luck to all that enter! And if you haven't been following along so far, to enter the contest you must leave a comment on the "Name That Pussycat" post ONLY.

Myra Shaw

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Busy Busy

Today I received word from a dear customer(non-SU!) that she wants a major bunch of stuff made, so unfortunately I'll be pretty busy for awhile working on this. Which means the Punch Along With Me series will be on hold.  I'm so sorry, I know how many of you were enjoying the little creations, but lets hope it will inspire others to create and SHARE with us. I would love to see what some of you come up with! If you create something and don't have a blog or website to share it on, send it to me and I'll feature it on my blog. If you do have a blog or website and create one, send me the link and I'll feature that too!

Don't forget, we still have the "Name that pussycat" contest going on. Taking entries till the end of February, then I'll put up a poll to vote for your favorite. The winner will receive a prize(still to be announced). Remember you must leave your choice of name on the "Name that pussycat" post ONLY - under comments. You can find it - Click here.

Myra Shaw

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Bun In The Oven Gift Box tutorial

A dear friend asked that I make this tutorial from a picture she showed me. I hope I did it justice. The project featured in the picture she showed me was done by Lauren Meader. I don't know if she was the original creator as I've seen several like it, but I'm giving her credit because it was her picture I created the tutorial from.

 

 

   

 

Myra Shaw

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Punch Along With Me - raining dogs and cats

I've been trying since last night to get these posted but my internet connection kept going down. Finally, here they are. The newest  creations. Hope you like.

 

 

 

Myra Shaw

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Name that Pussycat

Went to the doctor today(regular appointment). Found out I have a sinus infection and a pretty severe ear infection(both ears). My blood pressure was way up as well. Too much fun for one. lol Doctor prescribed antibiotics. 

After three hours at the doc office we stopped by Tuesday Morning and I found THE cutest pussycat to liven up my newly remodeled scraproom. Isn't she just too much?!! lol

   

Very "foo foo". lol I'm going to be running a contest from now until 01 March 2009. Name the pussycat. We need to come up with a creatively cute name for my new pussycat. Once I get all the name entries I'll set up a poll to vote for the best. The winner will receive a prize. Not sure what the prize will be, but stay tuned... I might show some sneak peeks.. and I just might not lol.. Don't you love suspense?! To enter this contest, leave me a COMMENT with your name choice here on this post. Good luck everyone!

I'm going to try and post another punch along with me creation in a little bit. Stay tuned!

Myra Shaw

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Simply Delicious!

No punchies today. I played with a new Stampin' Up! Simply Sent Card Kit.. What fun! This one is called "No One Like You". I've always made my own cards from scratch and to buy a "kit" rubs against my grain, but I saw this kit in the catalog and I fell in love with the stamp set that comes with it. So, yes... I had to have it. I got out the kit today and started putting together the cards, just to get them out of the way and I had a blast! I totally recommend getting one of these kits. Even if you usually make your cards from scrap, what a simply wonderful way to get 10, yes 10 cards done in no time at all. Everything comes in the kit, the paper(ALL precut), the embellishments that go with your kit. This one had ribbon, buttons & brads. It also comes with ink, this one had classic bashful blue spot, classic chocolate chip spot, and a versamark spot. Also included in the kit are the glue dots and dimensionals you need to assemble your cards. AND you even get the envelopes! WOW! You will also get an instruction sheet with color pictures, assembly illustrations and written instructions. Can't get much easier than that! Love it! 

Myra Shaw

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Punch Along With Me - Bird Brains

Before I post the new Punch Along With Me creations, I'd like to confess. I lied. I know.... I'm shocked too. I said in an earlier post that none of these creations were mine. Well, today when I was working on this new flock I couldnt resist adding a few of my own creations. I had no intention of creating any, but some crazy "thing" came over me and I was just having a ball making up my own. So, without further ado, here are the latest bunch of Punch Along With Me creations. Hope you enjoy!

Myra Shaw    

Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

p.s. from now on, you'll see me posting my full name and the SU! Demo line after my posts. I know, odd because it's my site, why would I have to put my name, right? Well, I learned today that search engines go by keywords, according to what words you post, and if you include your name or some key words, your site will become more and more popular because you will show up in more and more searches.But it doesnt work with the "images" of your name, only with actual text. With that said.... ~drum roll~... on with the show! (remember to click the images to enlarge them)

 

 

 

Punch Along With Me - Bear

As promised, here is our first Punch Along With Me creation. I couldnt figure out the pdf thing, it kept making the image the size of a thumbnail in the middle of the pdf so I gave up. This first creation I found the head on a blog and changed it up a bit, added another circle on the face, changed the eyes.. and the body/arms/feet are my creation. Hope you enjoy! And remember, click on the picture to view it larger.