tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28465086414555172832024-03-06T11:04:57.310-08:00Bernadet's Craft BlogBernadet Rodakowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15187519891417686945noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846508641455517283.post-83085034276386928582014-08-17T17:08:00.000-07:002014-08-17T17:08:37.341-07:00Thank You from the DogsMy husband's cousin recently watched our dogs for us over a weekend. They had a great time at their lake home on Lake Entiat in Washington, while we vacationed at Chelan. This card was to show our appreciation.<br />
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Card design was inspired by one found on Pinterest. <br />
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<br />Bernadet Rodakowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15187519891417686945noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846508641455517283.post-10037677880187778332014-08-17T17:00:00.001-07:002014-08-17T17:00:40.914-07:00Diva Stamps from GKD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love this line of "Diva" stamp sets from Gina K Designs. There are a lot to choose from and they are so "me" in so many facets of life! I made the Golf Diva for my husband - the golf fanatic, and the Marathon Diva for a co-worker, a running fanatic. I run a little bit too, but she's gearing up for a marathon and this card was perfect.<br />
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The others intentionally have some space left on the front so I could add a sentiment later. Each of these stamp sets has some really great sentiments that carry out the theme - friendship or any occasion.<br />
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I cut these with my Brother Scan'n'Cut - which works AWESOME for this kind of design. So easy! But I did have some issue cutting through the heavy base weight GKD Pure Luxury cardstock. So much so that I actually cut through my mat after dialing up the pressure - oops! (Fixed it temporarily with duct tape - will need to get a new one!)<br />
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I only just began using GKD cardstock - and boy am I hooked! I'm looking to get as many colors and weights as possible. I LOVE the heavy base weight, but it does take some doing to cut on my CE2 and BS'nC.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm a fan of the layered white-on-white look for these mini cards.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I color the images with SN markers and PrismaColor pencils, then cut them with BS'n'C. Works like a charm!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These last two cards have space for the perfect sentiment to be stamped later.</td></tr>
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Enjoy more of your summer!Bernadet Rodakowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15187519891417686945noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846508641455517283.post-32022689694152812082014-01-12T17:04:00.000-08:002014-01-12T17:04:07.644-08:00Mojo Monday: New Year!<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sentiment is Heidi Swapp stamp, cut with my new Brother Scan N Cut. Burlap ribbon & base from CTMH.</td></tr>
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Bernadet Rodakowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15187519891417686945noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846508641455517283.post-74863698825062150102013-09-19T10:50:00.000-07:002013-09-19T10:51:32.403-07:00Portland MeadowsI was so fortunate to recently receive my first DSLR camera, a Nikon 5200. Thank you Jim!<br />
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Now I know NOTHING about photography with an SLR camera, what with interchangeable lenses, ISO, and the myriad of settings available. But I'm excited to learn, and can't wait to take a class. </div>
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I went in search of some interesting subjects, and of course horses came to mind. So I headed over to the track to see what I could shoot. </div>
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There is plenty of unpleasantness in horse racing, but I have had the pleasure of riding enough OTTBs (Off the Track Thoroughbreds) that I can appreciate the service a track brings to the hunter/jumper community.<br />
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So here's what I've come up with on my first excursion out. I hope you enjoy some of these photos as much as I did snapping them!<br />
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There's a reason we refer mechanical speed as "horsepower." I love it. Horses rock!Bernadet Rodakowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15187519891417686945noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846508641455517283.post-55650477443392411172013-07-25T11:55:00.000-07:002013-07-25T11:55:29.714-07:00Vicki's Altered BookMy uber-talented aunt, Vicki Jacobs, made me the most fantastic altered book when I turned 41. She is beginning a <a href="http://www.meetup.com/create/">Meetup</a> near her focusing on Altered Books: <a href="http://www.meetup.com/Tigard-Altered-Books/">Tigard Altered Books</a>. I can't participate in the first meeting, so I wanted a place to showcase her work with the rest of the ink & paper loving world<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Did she choose this particular book for the spine color, or the topic... or both?!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The Road to Beauty, An Adventure in Rejuvenation.</i> 1924 In an of itself the topic from its day is funny, and oh what fun Vicki added inside!<u><br /></u></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This gift was given to me on my birthday which was 11.11.11 that year. I love the original Art Deco illustration!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vicki's tongue 'n' cheek humor comes out right away!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love the flowing lettering - so colorful and embellished with the punch.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The great thing about creating an altered art piece with someone in mind is the little ways it is personalized. While this page is colorful and has lots of cool stuff, there are a number of things that are specifically relevant to me. The picture of me on my wedding day (in the hair & makeup phase), my Mom's name, the stitching... so personal and thoughtfully executed in art.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Circles & squares - such a fun page!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some themes and creative styles tend to come out when compiled in one book.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I ADORE poetry in paper projects. And as this one is wonderfully done in Vicki's own hand. I love it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What could be better than a pocket...?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...the fun tag that goes in it, of course!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vicki & her daughter Valerie love to skate and support Portland's roller derby. More personalization which is part of why this book is meaningful.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I really enjoy the colorful artwork on this page.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More pockets and poetry!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This fun page has a gate-fold surprise.</td></tr>
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Best of luck coordinating the Altered Book Meetup Vicki! I know you'll provide inspiration to all, and can't wait to see how you've been inspired in you next creation!<br />
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Funny excerpts from the original text in <i>The Road to Beauty:</i><br />
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"The morning lemon and water was never omitted, nor were the exercises. The end of the week found Rose brisker and with more"pep" than she had had for years. She was eating everything she didn't like, and was always so hungry that she loved them.<i> </i><br />
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Chapter entitled: <i>HAIR HEALTH - The Glory that was Grease.</i><br />
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"Gloria now turned to her tall friend: 'Nona, I'll just wager you have taken very little interest in what you have been eating and that you haven't been sleeping nearly enough.' <br />
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'Well, what do yo expect when I live alone?'"<br />
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<br />Bernadet Rodakowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15187519891417686945noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846508641455517283.post-6805391881307797862013-07-23T08:39:00.002-07:002013-07-23T08:39:51.134-07:00Matchbook Cards for KidsSome cute and simple cards for my niece & nephew who are coming for a visit.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Folded card measures 3 1/2" x 2 7/8".</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cut on cartridge did not include pocket, my simple addition.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At first I used colored staples to affix the end, but then I "classed" it up with 1/4" ScorTape covered in glitter.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The back of each of these tags has a small message for the kids, "Have a great day," and, "Enjoy the rest of vacation!"</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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These cards were super-simple and a fun change from the ordinary. A great thinking-of-you card for any occaision!<br />
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Bling: CTMH</div>
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Distress Ink: Black Soot </div>
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Punch: Making Memories</div>
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Bernadet Rodakowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15187519891417686945noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846508641455517283.post-85581791007357456882013-07-23T08:20:00.001-07:002013-07-23T08:20:38.812-07:00Matchbox MiniFeels so good to be crafting and blogging again!<br />
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My SUPER-creative aunt is beginning a Meetup group for Altered Book artists near her. Now I'm not so much an altered book type, more of a mini album kinda gal. But all roads cross at the intersection of ink, paper, and creativity - right?<br />
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To provide a little inspiration and let her know how much her artwork is appreciated, I created this little Matchbox Album Mini.<br />
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Cart: Matchbox, "Artiste." Words & graphic, "Graphically Speaking." Letters, various.</div>
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Embossing folders: Sizzix</div>
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Twine: MS</div>
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Word Stickers: Tim Holtz</div>
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Bernadet Rodakowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15187519891417686945noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846508641455517283.post-34868025030694079262013-06-09T11:43:00.001-07:002013-06-09T11:43:42.561-07:00Enjoy<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="font-family: Merriweather; font-size: 22px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0.75em 0px 0px; position: relative; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/search/label/Challenge%20Me%20Monday"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">FCCB Challenge #163 Ribbons, Ruffles and Bows</span></a></h3>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great haul from CTMH: Dream Pop paper pack. Michaels trim packs for $2 ea!</td></tr>
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Bernadet Rodakowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15187519891417686945noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846508641455517283.post-91310087257506753162013-05-27T16:13:00.000-07:002013-05-27T16:13:27.474-07:00Memorial Day: Heros<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="text-align: center;">
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Nope ... we're not talking about that FX TV show! We're taking about adding sewing to your creations this week!</div>
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My Craft Spot</h3>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cloud 9 Design stamp. Artiste bird.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bazzill Chips key. Artiste lock. Unknown map stamp.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cloud 9 Design stamp. Artiste banner & Eiffel Tower.</td></tr>
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I love, love, love tags, so entering a spring-themed tag for MCS's tag challenge was a no brainer! I tried something new by creating my own screens cut out of basic office supply store acetate with some fun Cricut cuts.<br />
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I then inked them with combinations of LSG's awesome sprays and Distress Inks. I used copies of amazing vintage papers to cut out the images and just adhered them down with Zip Dry. A final touch with some sentiment stamps and an additional chipboard element and voila - beautiful, layered, collage-inspired tags with bright spring colors and themes.<br />
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All tags cut from Plantin Schoolbook on my Gypsy.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Homemade stencils from various carts using ordinary office supply acetate.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of my selected carts.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some supplies.</td></tr>
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Thanks for stopping by for a look!</div>
Bernadet Rodakowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15187519891417686945noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846508641455517283.post-49006410870415175272013-03-23T16:16:00.000-07:002013-03-23T16:20:50.411-07:00Birthday Disguise<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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Could the ladies over at Heart2Heart Challenge picked a theme any more <b>challenging</b> for <u><i>me</i></u>? The Mustache craze is cute and funny, but I had such a hard time relating on a creative baisis. Well, I guess that's why they call them "challenges!"</div>
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I used the Artiste cartridge to cut the mustache and put it on an edited photo of my brother-in-law who's birthday is in April. I would say the beauty of the CTMH cartridges is that they are so versatile, just one simple cut can add fun and whimsy to any project or event!</div>
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I'm playing along with the March Madness contest, and this is my 3rd week and 3rd entry - whoo-hoo! Come check them out, you can find my other entries <a href="http://bernadetscraftblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/shamrock-tag.html">here</a> and <a href="http://bernadetscraftblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/happy-spring.html">here</a>. You have until the end of the month to enter each week's challenge and possibly win a prize. </div>
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Now, on to the real March Madness... let's go<span style="color: #38761d;"> Ducks!</span></div>
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Cardstock: Petersen Arne, Bee Paper Co., scraps. </div>
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Software: Adobe PSE9, font Cooper Black. </div>
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Stamps: CTMH, Cricut Artiste Birthday. </div>
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Cart: CTMH Artiste. </div>
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Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black. </div>
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Pens: Spectrum Noir.</div>
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A6 card.</div>
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Thanks for your comments!</div>
Bernadet Rodakowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15187519891417686945noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846508641455517283.post-45303873354468252312013-03-16T14:53:00.000-07:002013-03-16T14:53:08.756-07:00Let's Be Friends<div style="text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://theplaydatecafe.blogspot.com/2013/03/color-splashin-in-play-date-cafe-pdcc173.html"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Our suggested colors are...</span></b></a></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Black ... White ... <span style="color: #e06666;">Splash of Coral</span></span></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cardstock: AC, Corednations. Designer paper from stash. EK success punch. Art Philosphy cart. CTMH stamp, "Whooo's Your Valentine." VersaFine ink. Target paperclip. Kaisercraft black pearls. Provo Craft embossing folder. A6 size card.</td></tr>
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Thanks for stopping by to take a peek!</div>
Bernadet Rodakowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15187519891417686945noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846508641455517283.post-62474259358694413992013-03-14T13:10:00.000-07:002013-03-14T13:10:36.952-07:00Shamrock Tag<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-me-monday-152-luck-o-irish.html">FCCB Challenge Me Monday - #152 Luck O' the Irish</a></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Tomorrow
are the student-led Parent/Teacher conferences for my husband's 8th
grader. This is one of the last few times we'll be doing this as he's
the youngest and headed off to high school next year. I expect good
things during the conference and will surprise him with his favorite
treat "du jour" a Toblerone chocolate bar. (Don't ask me how he got
into that, but he's been totally into them lately.) </span></div>
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a teenage boy, so too cute or sappy is not his style, but a simple gift
tag on the bar telling him how proud I am of him will do the trick. And
as St. Patrick's Day is this weekend, its a perfect theme.</span> </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> CTMH Artiste Collection Kudos stamp set, Memento inks in Dandelion, New Sprout, and Cottage Ivy. Black StazOn ink. Gold thread, DMC. Ribbon, coated cardstock and gold paper all from scraps.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Just
a word about my messed up stamp phrase. As this is chrome coat paper, I
needed to stamp the sentiment with permanent ink. And I wanted a nice,
deep black to stand out from the other ink colors. Well, when I
stamped away, the ink actually was very sticky, and lifted the whole
card up, providing an uneven impression. Arrrgghh! I had no choice but
to stamp it again. Its certainly not perfect, but I thought for this
use... good enough to do the trick. I think its time to replace my
StazOn though!</span></span></div>
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<a href="http://heart2heartchallenges.blogspot.com/2013/03/go-green.html">Heart 2 Heart: Go Green! </a></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">This is my second entry this month at the Heart 2 Heart Challenge blog. My goal is to play along with all 4 challenges for the month. Check my entry for last week <a href="http://bernadetscraftblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/happy-spring.html">here</a>. These entries mark the first time I've ever participated in their challenges which enters me into their March Madness prize contest - how fun is <i>that</i>?! Go on over to check them out - you won't be disappointed, and maybe you'll play along too.</span></div>
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Loved this theme, which was perfect for an all-occasion card for my MIL. She spent her career as an elementary school teacher, primarily 2nd grade. She has taught many a child how to read during her lifetime.Bernadet Rodakowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15187519891417686945noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846508641455517283.post-77535626153298014922013-03-09T13:58:00.003-08:002013-07-25T10:30:49.760-07:00Happy Spring<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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card. AC Cardstock, and scraps. Stamps: CTMH "It's Your Day,"
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Here's my entry for some of my favorite challenges, and then one I've been following but have never entered. The<a href="http://heart2heartchallenges.blogspot.com/"> CTMH Heart 2 Heart blog</a> features CTMH products, which I certainly have plenty of, but not exclusively. Well they are having a March Madness challenge to encourage first-timers, and not all products have to be CTMH, perfect for me! What's nice is that they have weekly challenges, but then they are open all month long to participate in - just my speed.<br />
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My niece is in the 2nd grade in Munich, Germany. They are doing the "Flat Stanley Project" and she sent her Flat Stanley to me. Here's a quick video of our exploits.<br />
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the date on this letter? Did the author mean to write 1901, but accidentally wrote 1900, and then tried to correct it? It is from the early part of the year and we still do make those kinds of mistakes to this day. Its well over 110 years old no matter the exact date, but so cool that it dates to this month. Its also from San Francisco, to the then sheriff of Multnomah County here in Portland, OR. As I'm rooting for the 49ers this Sunday... well, just one more reason to carry out the theme.<br />
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Loved that "ink & nib" script and the
flowery heading on the stationery, so I just had to use it for this
challenge. As its just a scrap of the original (photocopied to retain the colors and authentic look (The photos make the original litho look a little more reddish than the brown it truly is)) I thought the "piece" phrase was perfect!.<br />
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<b>Giveaway Announcement for February! </b><br />
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Notice the CTMH stamps and cuts used here? If you're a fan of CTMH products, or just a fan of giveaways in general, you've gotta check out this month's giveaway at<br />
<a href="http://www.damaskdivas.com/BlogHopForAlways">The Damask Diva's Blog</a><br />
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Hop on over to their blog to check out fun projects and how to enter to win a stamp set for February that coordinates with the Art Philosophy cricut cartridge!<br />
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<br />Bernadet Rodakowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15187519891417686945noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846508641455517283.post-56354610573396817872013-01-26T11:47:00.000-08:002013-02-01T19:57:27.737-08:00Home Decor with VinylHere's a quick post highlighting some fun I recently had with vinyl.<br />
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I love these big pickle jars (picked up at Fred Meyer for less than $20) for keeping our dog food dry and accessible. As Sawyer requires a $pecial diet, we have separate jars, but kids don't always pay attention as to which is which. So I decorated them to avoid any further confusion.<br />
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Originally I wanted their pictures on the blank frame areas below, but as I do wash these out by hand, I hadn't thought of a good way to secure a laminated picture. They're blank for now, but I will fill them in soon.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My baby girl, Kate.</td></tr>
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Next up is a Christmas gift I made for my husband this year - his passion is golf. These photos were snapped on a golf outing with two of his boys, and on a trip to Pebble Beach with his dad.<br />
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I expected him to want to put this collection either in his office or downstairs by the golf closet, but he chose to have them more prominently displayed by our stairs - how sweet! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">12x12" canvases from Craft Warehouse - $7.50 ea on sale. Photos printed out at local FedEx (Kinko's) for just a few dollars. They were trimmed to 11 1/2 x 11 1/2".<span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brown vinyl from Provo Craft. Distress Inks in Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, and Walnut Stain.<span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photos edited in PSE 9 and Perfect Effects 4.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As you can see I love decorating with photographs in my home! My hubby picked the spot and arranged the golf art just so.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I've used this fun cart for several projects - but truth be told, I mostly bought it because of the golf art.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Design was created on my Gypsy. I broke the original art into 2, 11 1/2"mats, deleted some cuts, and stretched it to fit.</td></tr>
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The tag for a gift sent to my aunt who recently renovated her craft space so that she now has a dedicated sewing room.</div>
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Bernadet Rodakowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15187519891417686945noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846508641455517283.post-62544506726682872792013-01-18T21:21:00.002-08:002013-01-18T21:21:43.865-08:00Science is...... fun!<br />
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<br />First things first - science is great for anyone: boy, girl, young, old... you name it! I just needed an all-purpose card to send to my 9 y.o. nephew, and at Christmas we Skyped and he was keen on showing me his new microscope. The year before I gave him a bunch of "spy kid" gear - so this card is keeping with that science-y theme. My sister had a chemistry kit when we were kids - I thought it was <span style="font-size: x-small;">SO</span> cool.<br />
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Secondly, that's not supposed to be a rat or a ferret, but his pet gerbil, Pumpkin<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">!</span></b> Well, the cuts really were rats (and <span style="font-size: x-small;">REALLY</span> looked like them too) so I tried to adjust them to look more gerbil-y. See why I love my cricut so much? I can't be trusted to cut anything!<br />
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This was originally meant to be a card as it measures 5 1/2" tall, but only a tad under 4" wide. (Designed on my Gypsy.) And when I cut the ribbon layer, it somehow came up short. I think I'm going to use this as a tag instead of a real card. It sits rather front-heavy and tends to fall over. So, there's some things I'm happy with, and some not so much. But the bottom line is it is a handcraft and will go on to someone with love - and especially this time of year, that's what really counts.<br />
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Bernadet Rodakowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15187519891417686945noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2846508641455517283.post-37602551343422312972012-12-09T05:49:00.000-08:002012-12-09T05:49:17.888-08:00Snow 1 Like UMy muse for this creation is my niece who happened to be wearing just the right colors and playing in the snow which were two themes that worked perfectly this week. This'll be a holiday card for Sylvia's Grandma & Grandpa, my parents.<br />
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Front of Card: Snow 1<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I muted the colors (more so in her hat) to fit the color scheme better. I also gave it a soft glow and an antiqued border. A6 size card.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Play on words - "Snow 1"- from Gypsy Wanderings, Art Philosophy, and Artiste Carts.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Cardstock: Paper Accents, AC, & Bazzill Basics</div>
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Carts: Gypsy Wanderings, Artiste, & Art Philosophy</div>
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Glitter: Transparent, Barbara Trombley Art Glitter</div>
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Adhesive: Zig 2-way, Scotch ATG</div>
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<a href="http://theplaydatecafe.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-play-date-cafe-pdcc160.html"> <span style="font-size: large;">PDCC 160</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Mountaintop</span> . . . <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Icy Blue</span> . . . <span style="color: #0b5394;">Snowflake</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"> FCCB</span></span> </div>
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<a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/search/label/Challenge%20Me%20Monday"><span style="font-size: large;"> Challenge #140 - Snow</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.cardztv.blogspot.com/2012/12/tis-season-cricut-cardz-challenge-122.html">
</a><span style="font-size: large;"><em style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; line-height: 22px;"><span><a href="http://www.cardztv.blogspot.com/2012/12/tis-season-cricut-cardz-challenge-122.html"><em><span style="color: purple;">Challenge#122: “Tis the season!" </span></em></a><i style="color: purple; line-height: 14px;"> </i></span></em></span></div>
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<em style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i style="color: purple; line-height: 14px;">Make a Christmas or Hanukkah card using the card feature from any cartridge, and using any colors you'd like.</i></span></em></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b> </b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: #274e13;">H</span><span style="color: #990000;">a</span><span style="color: #274e13;">p</span><span style="color: #990000;">p</span><span style="color: #274e13;">y</span> <span style="color: #990000;">H</span><span style="color: #274e13;">o</span><span style="color: #990000;">l</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #274e13;">i</span></span><span style="color: #990000;">d</span><span style="color: #274e13;">a</span><span style="color: #990000;">y</span><span style="color: #274e13;">s</span></b> - and many thanks to the blog challenge hosts for their efforts throughout the year! </span></span></span></span></div>
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