tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60481028298986907582024-02-08T09:21:19.060-05:00Luv 2 Glitter"Luv 2 Glitter" by Brenda M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17189490002663259077noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6048102829898690758.post-20206942309942501692011-11-14T05:56:00.000-05:002011-11-14T05:56:38.630-05:00Masculine Birthday Card<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. I know mine was an action packed weekend..... My family and friends put on a surprise birthday party for me and wow....... what a time. I want to thank everyone for the work in organizing it and all the wonderful gifts. I couldn't have been more thrilled ...... It definitely was a "Royal" event.<br />
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This was a quick birthday card stamped in versafine black ink with the centre dragonfly coloured with glittery pen to make that pop of colour. The background was shaded with blue and cream inks and cut out using my nesties and layered on basic grey card stock. Added three grommets for that masculine look and complete. <br />
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Here is a card I made for friends who celebrated their 25th Anniversary. Congratulations Doug and Andrea and many many more years to come. Another one of those simply elegant designs I love to make. White base with a layer of shimmery silver then a cuttlebug embossed layer where I added silver gems, silver #25 and for the finishing touch a most elegant shimmery wide silver ribbon. <br />
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The base of the card I used swiss dot cuttlebug folder, added silk ribbon in burnt orange which was the colours of the bridesmaids dresses, stamped Thank You then cut out with my nesties, doubled layered the flower then spritz it with glitter mist and added a burnt orange gem to the centre and voila........my version of simply elegant for Sara!<br />
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This was the card I created for the Very Special Mother. Once again used the swiss dot cuttlebug folder for the background, layered on burnt orange card stock, added the double layered flower but this time added an elegant soft burnt orange pearl for the centre then for that little extra sparkle couldn't resist adding decorative clear gems accenting the flower. The "Thanks So Much"verse was stamped with versa mark and embossed then punch out using my heart nesties.<br />
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Coloured this Stamping Bella image with copics and prisma pencils, layered using my nesties on fall papers. When I was browsing at my favourite local stamping store I seen this EK leaf punch and HAD to have it....what a perfect way to add detail to your papers and embellish with the leaves that are punched out. <br />
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This card was coloured using copics and pencils, cut out using spellbinders all layered on lime green, and striped dp. Used my EK punch to dress up the right side then added some green baubles. You can't really see but used crystal effects on the boots and the rain drop and do I need to say........ no card is complete without glitter LOL which I added to the umbrella. Too cute!<br />
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Created by Brenda M.</div>"Luv 2 Glitter" by Brenda M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17189490002663259077noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6048102829898690758.post-69618571331538936532011-09-28T19:58:00.000-04:002011-09-28T19:58:19.509-04:00Pop It Up<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Hello folks........here is a Birthday card I created for the <a href="http://stampingbella.com/blog/">Stamping Bella "Pop it Up" challenge</a>. <a href="http://www.stampingbella.com/index.php?cPath=23&sort=3a&page=2">Fishabella</a> was coloured using copics and prisma pencils then cut out using my nesties "popped up" and layered on some dp, royal blue and shimmery yellow papers. Thought it needed something other than a worm at the end of the fishing rod so added a 37 representing the age of the birthday recipient. As usual I can not complete a card without some glitter so added some stickles to Bella's short outfit.<br />
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This card was made for my Pister #1 who looked after little Oliver our new dashound while we were on vacation. This stamp is from Stamping Bella which was coloured using copics and pencils then cut out using my nesties. The rich colours used was a burnt orange with brown polka dot dp. Used Martha Stewart butterfly punch, added some yellow/gold gems, burnt orange organza ribbon and of course glitter to the flowers. <br />
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This particular card I used the spellbinders leaf dye cut set. I cut the leaf from a bronze colour metal sheet layered on brown and mustard colour papers then added a few gems and ribbon . Very quick and simple card that could be used for so many occasions.<br />
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I coloured the image using copics and pencils, cut out with my nesties, added DP and a gorgeous sheer wide ribbon all layered to olive green base. For the finishing touch I added glitter to the outfits on the girls and 3 Basic Grey brads to the bottom right corner.<br />
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Created by Brenda M.</div>"Luv 2 Glitter" by Brenda M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17189490002663259077noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6048102829898690758.post-82438005332693988452011-06-06T18:45:00.000-04:002011-06-06T18:45:44.183-04:00Here we go again!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">.......start of another work week......... kind of makes you ask where the weekends go. I swear I jam so much stuff in a weekend that it is one big blurr to me....... anyway Friday cooked hot dogs and served drinks for the annual Pet & Hobby show here in our hometown, then Saturday morning spent time visiting with my girlfriend who is helping me with ideas for decorating our deck. Saturday afternoon hubby and I joined in on a poker run with our little two seater car followed by a steak BBQ. Lots of fun and laughs. Sunday got up bright and early to babysit my neice and nephew while my brother and sister-in-law participated in a 1/2 marathon run. Whoot whoot...... Steph got 2nd for the ladies in her age group and my brother Dale also got 2nd in the men's category. For being their first marathon thought this was amazing.......... Way to go guys! Oh and by the way your children were wonderful as usual. We had a fun filled day by attending church followed by a bit of shopping then lunch. Headed over to my BFF Tracy's for a visit and to pick up some perennials. For those who may not know, <a href="http://buttonsribbonsandpearls.blogspot.com/">Tracy of Buttons Ribbons and Pearls</a> has the most amazing backyard with a pool, and beautiful gardens. It truly is a calming retreat so once again feeding off my BFF to get ideas to help me out with our yard. <br />
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How cute is this image. I coloured it using copics and pencils then cut out using my nesties layered on navy blue, added some DP which was layered on bright red then added a polka dot ribbon all layered on orange base.<br />
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Wanted to share this Birthday Card I gave to William for his 7th birthday. This stamp is Bronte and Louis by the most talented Mo Manning which I coloured using copics and pencils. Cut out the image with my nesties and layered on mirrored red, royal blue and DP. Decided to use one of my EK edge punches and finish with 3 coordinating buttons. <br />
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Yeah.... the weekend is here. Last night met a few friends at the Imperial Club for a few cocktails and a BBQ dinner. This was one of a few fundraisers coming down the pipe for a girls basketball team who will be travelling to Florida to play. It seem half the town of Dresden was there too support the girls so had an opportunity to visit with people I haven't seen in a while. Today my plans are to head to Chatham and attend a copic class at my favourite local stamping store <a href="http://thepaperpickle.blogspot.com/">The Paper Pickle</a> where <a href="http://heavenscreatedthis.blogspot.com/">Linda Heavens</a> will be teaching colouring with copics. Should be fun and will learn lots I am sure and since the weather here in southwestern Ontario refuses to cooperate and allow the sun to shine makes it ok to be indoors.<br />
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Here is a card I gave a friend for her birthday. I found it to be simple but elegant. I picked out a mustard colour base layered brown, some beautiful DP, and yellow netting type material, then embossed a piece of shiny brown paper through the cuttlebug where I added a gem to the centre of the flower. With my butterfly spellbinders template cut out 1 large butterfly and 1 smaller butterfly from copper colour "tin" sheet, glued them together and added 3 gems to their body. Taaa daaa complete.......... a simple / elegant card and could be used for many occasions............. Happy Mother's Day to all and have a great weekend.<br />
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This is a milestone year for many of my friends and co-workers. I created this House Mouse card for my supervisor who is turning 40. Chose this image because I am certain Marianne will be out celebrating with a couple of cocktails as well as the "teamwork" perception.....helping get that olive. The image was coloured in copics and pencils, layered with nesties on some bright, happy decorative paper. Since glitter and bling is always in my vocabulary I had to add glitter to the martini glass, lots rhinestones to the left corner and ribbon. Used the daisy edge punch from EK for the 2 flowers at the bottom where I added the number 40. Have a wonderful birthday Marianne and see you in a couple of weeks!<br />
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Happy 50th Pister from another mother......LOL LOL My BFF Tracy and I have been friends about 45 of those years and must say 45 years of great times and a ton of laughs. Wanted something very bright and cheery........just like her!!! The image is from Stamping Bella which was coloured with copics and pencils, inked up some circle chip board, added puffed 50 numbers for a bit of dimension, polka dot ribbon and of course GLITTER!! Ta da....... Tracy loved the card and thought it was one of the best coloured cards yet....whoot whoot.....now coming from Tracy that is quite the compliment. You must check out her blog<a href="http://buttonsribbonsandpearls.blogspot.com/"> Buttons Ribbons and Pearls</a> as well.... She has been on various design teams and see some great creativity. Happy Birthday Tracy!! Luv ya Pister! <br />
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Created by Brenda M.</div>"Luv 2 Glitter" by Brenda M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17189490002663259077noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6048102829898690758.post-40769442415042538452011-03-19T08:01:00.000-04:002011-03-19T08:01:15.544-04:00Up Up and Away!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">.......its beautiful its beautiful...........hmmm that song just came to mind when I typed that title....and now can't seem to get it out of my head...LOL LOL I don't want to jump the gun here but this week we have seen some pretty decent weather. Fingers crossed that it keeps getting better and better! Yup bring on the sun....the crocuses, the birds........ I am ready!<br />
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Here is a quick card I threw together for a young gents birthday. The image was coloured using copics and pencils, glitter added to the balloons, layered using nesties and some bright coloured ribbon. Now looking at this photo the layout is pretty plain and I could have punched it up a notch or two by adding some embellishments. Oh well ..... I really think what was inside ($$) was what mattered to Michael anyway.<br />
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This card was created for my co-worker who has a westie pup "Bliss". Bliss is now about 6 months old so for Valentines Day ....Aunt Brenda decided to spoil her once again with a new toy. Rose shared with me several pictures of Bliss playing with her new toy. Whoot whoot.....toy was a hit!<br />
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The image was coloured with copics and pencils, layered with nesties, used a decorative edge punch on the beautiful yellow/red DP with a big red bow for the final touch.<br />
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I think this image is me .....Aunt Brenda ....giving Bliss a ride around town!<br />
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This card was made for a co-worker who just got in a car accident and is off work. So to cheer her up I decided to send a bright bouquet of gerbera daisies with babiesbreath, little bit of greenery in a vase with a beautiful bow along with this card with a message inside "sending smiles your way". The image was coloured with copics and pencils framed with nesties and 4 baubles. Found a "Get Well" dimensional, used my new EK punch to decorate the left side where I added some ribbon and more silver baubles. <br />
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Regardless of the weather my DH and I went to our favourite restaurant last night Rossini's for a fabulous meal and amazing show. Jaimee Paul Jazz Band was there entertaining and it was definitely a top notch performance. Thanks Ed and Berta for a superb dinner and show....... you guys are terrific.<br />
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I know Valentines Day is long gone but would like to share the card I gave my hubby. Coloured with copics and shaded with prisma pencils, glitter was added (surprise...surprise), ribbon with a metal heart buckle. Also want to throw in the a picture of the most beautiful roses that DH gave me.....<br />
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Here are a couple Valentines Day cards I created for my niece and nephew. They are just getting back from warm sunny skies so wanted to surprise them with these cards with a gift card inside. <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">How exciting... I have just been awarded the "Love Blog" award from the very talented Jacee. Thank you Jacee and yes I do accept. If you haven't checked her amazing blog at <a href="http://simplypapercarddesign.blogspot.com/">Jacee from "Simply Paper Card Design"</a> please take the time and show her a little love. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzAbm64vbXGySQg9Fr8gbTFquv-R1nkMmbzhN40ViP0mkGhu5V376VtYOmj85ZehU2YC8GQJghLAfVwFnaU03f8iscO4gQ40xDx83OuOaBNdhipQaLN3yPxMZXtmZOsDupSR4eBydC5p47/s1600/Liebster_blog_love_blog_Award.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzAbm64vbXGySQg9Fr8gbTFquv-R1nkMmbzhN40ViP0mkGhu5V376VtYOmj85ZehU2YC8GQJghLAfVwFnaU03f8iscO4gQ40xDx83OuOaBNdhipQaLN3yPxMZXtmZOsDupSR4eBydC5p47/s1600/Liebster_blog_love_blog_Award.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1. If you have been tagged, do you want to accept? (yes yes yes!!!) Then you have to create a post on your blog and post the love blog photo.</div><br />
2. Link back to the person who gave you the award and say if you accept it.<br />
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3. Choose 3-5 of your favourite blogs to tag, link these in your post too and tell the lucky people they have been tagged.<br />
<div></div><div></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://buttonsribbonsandpearls.blogspot.com/">Tracy</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.paulinescardcupboard.blogspot.com/">Pauline</a></li>
<li><span id="goog_832980581"></span><a href="http://heavenscreatedthis.blogspot.com/">Linda</a></li>
<li><a href="http://jacqui47.blogspot.com/">Jacqui</a></li>
<li><span class="fn"><a href="http://www.anothermessycrafter.blogspot.com/">Annika</a></span> <span class="post-timestamp"></span></li>
</ol>Thank you ladies for taking the time to share your creations!<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://www.luv2glitter.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/242/7B5EECBC28806FBD767D7B520B0E9CF6.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Created by Brenda M.</div>"Luv 2 Glitter" by Brenda M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17189490002663259077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6048102829898690758.post-67079887912256291362011-02-05T06:47:00.000-05:002011-02-05T06:47:12.636-05:00Time Flies....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">What the heck.... didn't we just finish celebrating Christmas ....... now we are on the doorsteps of Valentines Day. Where does the time go and with getting older it is going like 90. Uggghh .... I need this ride to slow down. I am sure a lot of us out there feel the same way so my question is how can we slow things down?<br />
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Here is a card that I think reflects taking time for yourself...a bit of soaking, pampering in the tub...ahhh now doesn't that sound fabulous... don't forget about that glass of wine and some relaxing tunes in the background...ok now I think I need to go for a spa weekend somewhere.... Any takers out there?<br />
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This Stamping Bella image was coloured using copics and prisma pencils. The image and coordinating papers were cut from my nesties along with the cute flower in the corner where I added a gem brad for the centre. An EK punch was used to edge the purple strip then wrapped in shimmery purple ribbon. Thought the water needed a bit of sparkle so added glitter and a few blue plastic dots (not sure what they are really called) to emphasize the bubbles. <br />
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Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to RELAX ............we all deserve it!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Created by Brenda M.</div>"Luv 2 Glitter" by Brenda M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17189490002663259077noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6048102829898690758.post-87277602499893707792011-01-20T06:54:00.002-05:002011-01-26T05:33:24.542-05:00Kid Rock!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I was sooo privileged to attend the biggest 40th Birthday party Detroit has ever experienced. Kid Rock turned 40 and he put on a concert at Ford Field like nobodies business with 55,000 fans. Tickets sold out within minutes but I was fortunate to have been able to get some. Without a doubt the best concert I have ever attended. Many extra appearances like Martina McBride, Sheryl Crow, Uncle Kracker, MC and Cindy Crawford. Jimmy Johnson presented the Kid with a shiny 2011 black camaro with a racing number 40 on the side.....wow...love to have that baby! <br />
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Coloured this card with copics and pencils for sweet little Shaunee who is turning 9 years old. Actually this image looks a lot like Shaunee who always ends up with an armful of presents. <br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/242/7B5EECBC28806FBD767D7B520B0E9CF6.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Created by Brenda M.</div>"Luv 2 Glitter" by Brenda M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17189490002663259077noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6048102829898690758.post-80576921059332925172011-01-11T06:27:00.000-05:002011-01-11T06:27:17.629-05:00Get Ready!!!I'm listening to the news this morning and they are claiming some major snow coming our way......yippeee would that mean a "snow day". Even though we are just getting over holidays I just wouldn't mind another day to veg and snuggle up watching a movie or two. Now on the other hand work wouldn't like it because that would not help with the budget $$'s. Often wondered..............How do you budget weather???? <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLPmIusPbg4CC3zztFIiiGV4EaOlfL3ALhERTiGm2i1kO_e0J3bm1su31BHIZGtyzbTGACkEve3vJo-5oI41hA2WijglZbJWVrHivJWsemZnvimrVExJ5g-C5L-nmC_6Snr4oZ9KQ_HPaw/s1600/IMG_4036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="279" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLPmIusPbg4CC3zztFIiiGV4EaOlfL3ALhERTiGm2i1kO_e0J3bm1su31BHIZGtyzbTGACkEve3vJo-5oI41hA2WijglZbJWVrHivJWsemZnvimrVExJ5g-C5L-nmC_6Snr4oZ9KQ_HPaw/s320/IMG_4036.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>On to my card....... Here is a card for those dog lovers out there. Basically a quick colour using copics, cut from nesties, cuttlebug embossed white base, EK edge blue paper wrapped with sheer white ribbon. <br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/242/7B5EECBC28806FBD767D7B520B0E9CF6.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Created by Brenda M.</div>"Luv 2 Glitter" by Brenda M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17189490002663259077noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6048102829898690758.post-1194910353030966972011-01-07T12:26:00.000-05:002011-01-07T12:26:30.870-05:00Happy Friday!!!I have been suffering with a head/chest cold all week so I think today I am going to sit back relax and do some colouring, but before I veg out for the day I want to show you the birthday card I created for my sweet nephew Ethan. The E-man is a 6 year old entertaining, comical young man who is growing sooo tall, which must come from the other side of the family because anyone who know my side were stretching it at 5 foot 3 inches. <br />
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Love this image from <a href="http://www.stampingbella.com/">Stamping Bella</a>. It could have been a Christmas card but since Ethan is a winter baby I thought it would be perfect for him as well as the naughtiness I see in this young lads face. The image was coloured using copics and prisma pencils, cut out with nesties, all layered on a cuttlebug embossed cream base with green tone glittery DP accented with a sheer green ribbon.<br />
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