I'm Geeky And I Know It

Hello friends!

The Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo had an exciting new guest announcement yesterday.  Jewel Staite is going to be there and she plays one of my favorite characters from Firefly! 

I may not be posting regularly in the next few weeks as I prepare for Calgary's con. I was determined not to have a costume this year, for various reasons, however Kaylee's is simple and it's a chance I can't pass up. 

Not all my time is going to be devoted to preparing for the expo however. I'm going to have a class before the big weekend to get in the spirit of con. Mark off April 11th in your calendars as that will be the day. I will have more details to come so stay tuned. 

In honor of the upcoming con and geek class, I would really love to put a song together called "I'm Geeky And I Know It", but I need your help.

Here is your challenge. Listen to the song "I'm Sexy And I Know It" here, or the great remake "I'm A Daddy And I Know It" on YouTube here. Remake the lyrics to fit I'm geeky and I know it. The person who comes up with the most and best lyrics will win a prize!! Please post in the comments below or email me.  

I can't wait to see what you all come up with!! 

Owl Punch - Graduation

Happy Monday Readers!

Like I promised a while ago, I am now sharing with you one more project that I made on my crazy crafting weekend.  I was going to wait a little longer to show you all this project, just in case my friend who this is intended for saw it.  I can't wait that long though so I just won't name my said friend who the card is for.

The owl builder punch is another of my all time favorites.  This punch is so versatile and can be used for almost anything.  I first got it when I did a class with my up line Allison Okamitsu who did a Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head class.  Since then I haven't been able to stop looking for brilliant idea's people come up with for this punch!

I made a set of these cards a very long while ago....just before I graduated myself last May.  The sentiment is from a retired set called Pomp & Circumstance which I really only used once. :(

The big focal point for this card is the owl, thank goodness, so it is really easy to recreate with a different sentiment. The only tricky part with the owl was the hat.  I just cut pieces free hand out of Coastal Cabana card stock.

I can't wait to give this one away!  

Thanks for visiting,
Lindsay

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Demonstrator Technique Day

Welcome fellow crafters! 

A couple of weeks ago I attended a wonderful day hosted by two of my up lines learning a whole bunch of new techniques.  Allison and Kristine graciously put together this wonderful crazy day for the Inkin' Elite team to kick-start some ideas for us.  It sure did that for me!  SO many idea's brewing in my head now.  Below are just a select few of the 20 techniques we went through that day.

Wax Paper Resist

Starburst

Magical Masking Tape 

Faux Silk

These are only a fraction of what we did that day and some of my favourites.  Maybe I will share more of these techniques with you down the road.  

If you have any question's about any of the techniques shown today I would LOVE to hear them!!  We may have rushed through a lot of them, but I have it all sorted out in my head. 

Thanks for reading!

Lindsay

March Inkin' Elite Swaps

You Hello friends, 

First off, I have to say that is good to be back!! I have been absent for a while for many different reasons, but I think the main one is that I seriously damaged my phone. My phone is my life, as I'm sure it is for a lot of you out there. It is also where I write most of my posts and have or had all of my pictures. It took about 3 weeks to sort things out and get a new one. :(

Anyways, I am back and I have a great new project for you to see!! 

This is the swap I created for our Inkin' Elite Swaps this month. The challenge was to use stamp sets that we have never used or haven't used in a long time. I ended up doing both on this card. The background is Stampin' Up's Hardwood stamp and I'm SOO in love with it!! I just received it on a recent order and I am a little surprised I haven't ordered it before now. The other stamp set is Stampin' Up's Thoughts And Prayers which has been sitting on my shelf for a very long time. 

I had a lot of fun putting these cards together! Mainly because of the double watercolour technique I used on the front of the card.  

I hope you love my swap as much as I do! I can't wait to see what comes back from my team members! 

Thanks for reading! 

Lindsay

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Last Chance to Register!!

Happy Wednesday friends!!

Halfway through the week and a really fun class that is getting closser!  Are you excited?  I sure am!!  

Today is the last day to register for my Big Day Birthday card class.  To just recap all the details for you:

When: Saturday, March 7th

Where: Suite 500 - 630 4th Ave SW

Cost: $25

      

You will get to make 6 awesome cards, 2 of each of the three designs.  Also, I will provide all the materials you need, snacks and refreshments to keep you creative and of course guidance to help you make these birthday cards your own.

Please RSVP to lindsaymsturrock@gmail.com by 5pm today so I can get supplies all ready for you.

I hope to see your smiling faces there!!

Lindsay