Handmade By Dorothy

Cards and More

2011-10-01T17:25:00.011-05:00

Cards and More

Happy to say I have been creating but not posting. I have been making some mini books
and cards of course.
The mini books are a blast to make...anything goes really so just create away!
Here are some examples of a few of the pages of the books:

And now for some cards:

I just love using the Distress Inks to paint with. The colors are so pretty!

This card features the New Seasonal Distress Inks that Tim Holtz and Ranger came out with. Excellent colors!!
I did use some older colors but the new ones are the orange, purple and brown.

More painting with those wonderful distress inks!

Well thats just a sampling for now.

Enjoy and please comment.
Thank You!

Still creating but slow on posting!

2011-08-21T16:27:00.003-05:00

Hi,
I honestly have been creating but not posting. I love to play with paper. I just need more hours in the day to share it.
With the project I did here, I found a desk organizer that had some issues and was marked down. I think I picked it up for a dollar.
I had an idea and this is how it turned out. I took some of my favorite pictures of my girls and cut them down to fit. Then I just decorated the box using a lot of Tim Holtz item such as tissue tape, paper and embellishments.
Let me know what you think. I love comments!

Thanks for looking!
Dorothy

Cards

2011-05-10T11:36:00.006-05:00

May is very busy for me with birthdays and other events. I love to make cards so it is a good month!!
Here are a few that I have completed.
Please comment and Thanks for looking!!

My friend Carol's daughter got married the other day and this is the card I made for her.
A very special thank you to Wanda for the beautiful file that I used to make this card.

Hubby's Birthday card

Birthday card for my friend Toni

Mother's Day card

Thanks again!!!

2011-05-05T08:04:00.019-05:00

I haven't blogged in a while so here goes...
Just a few things I made.
Enjoy and comment away!

Mini envelope book:

Altered birdhouse:

Thanks for looking!!

RAK's are a good thing!

2011-03-03T08:58:00.006-06:00

I haven't had a lot of time to create but what I did was make a few items to send off as a RAK (Random Act of Kindness)
to some of my online pals. I had fun creating these and I hope the recipients enjoy them.
I will be doing more in the future. Rak's are a good thing and it makes me happy to send them off!
Please feel free to comment!

Here is a Thank You card I made for Diann who sent me the really cool earrings:

These are some wood plaques that were altered and sent out to my pals:

Thanks for looking and enjoy your day!
Dorothy

Its been a while...

2011-02-06T16:37:00.009-06:00

I have been neglecting my blog. I don't want to but things happen.
I have some random cards that I have made and a couple of 3d pieces I made for my girls.
I have also been scrapping but I did not take pictures of the pages yet. When I do I will post them.
Thanks for looking and remember all comments are welcome.
Here are the cards:

Instead of regular birthday cards for my girls, I decided to be a bit different:

Thanks for taking the time.
-Dorothy

12 Days Of Christmas Day 10 Tag

2010-12-12T20:23:00.001-06:00

I just love making these tags! Tim Holtz has inspired so many of us and each day is better then ever!
I attempted Day #10 and this is how mine turned out. This was alot of fun!
Remember...all comments are welcome!
Thanks for looking!
Dorothy

12 Days of Christmas Day 3 Tag

2010-12-08T16:43:00.004-06:00

Last night after work I decided to attempt another Tim tag.
Again, improvise was my favorite word.
Here is what I came up with.
My tissue tape flower looks pretty darn sad. At least I tried.

Thanks for looking and remember that all comments are welcome!

Dorothy

12 Days Of Christmas Tag #6

2010-12-07T07:58:00.002-06:00

Improvise was the name of the game on this one. I did the best I could with what I had.
This is my take on Day 6:

Thanks for looking and of course all comments are welcome!
Dorothy

12 Tags of Christmas

2010-12-05T18:42:00.003-06:00

Tim Holtz is hosting once again his 12 tags of Christmas.
He did his first tag on Dec. 1st.
I finally got around to getting tag #1 done tonight.
I am looking forward to doing the rest of them!
You can see Tim's tags on his blog at
http://timholtz.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Here is my take on tag #1

Thanks for looking!

Dorothy

A new card

2010-10-27T07:11:00.009-05:00

I had fun creating this card for a friend of mine.
I used graphic 45 paper and Tim Holtz items as well.
A very big "Thank You" to Penny Duncan for the cut file for this card!!
Thanks Penny!!
Thanks for looking!

Getting ready for a craft fair

2010-09-23T12:27:00.007-05:00

I have an art fair coming up in November. I have been doing this for 5 years now and
I look forward to it each year. Here is sample of what I will be "trying" to sell.
I just hope it goes well.
Thanks for looking and remember...all comments are welcome!!

Domino Pins

Altered Journals

Mini Canvases

Tim Holtz inspired Framed Mirror

2010-09-02T06:31:00.003-05:00

Since I do work at Michael's, it seems that when I am walking
from the back of the store to the front, I am always looking
for different things to alter or use on some of my art.
The latest being the unfinished wood framed mirror.
I used many Tim Holtz items and created this:

Here is a Link to it on Picasa so you can zoom and look at it to see more detail.
http://picasaweb.google.com/vcrlady/THMirror#5512122430798240978
There is a zoom feature that you can click on and get a better look.

I used paper from the Lost and Found pack, Idea-ology items, Distress inks, Paint dabbers, Grunge Board, you name it, I think I used it.

Hope you like it.
Comments always welcome!!
Thanks for looking!

Mini canvas and Bracelet

2010-08-27T11:48:00.002-05:00

A friend of mine asked me to make a Mini Canvas to give to her co-worker.
She wanted to give it as a gift.
So, I came up with this. I had fun making it and I am now making more. I will post those later.
It is a mini canvas that can be found at Michael's. It comes with the little
easel and the size is 2.5" square.

My friend Toni and I had bought some Bamboo place mats at Tuesday Morning for a very
nice price.There were brown ones and black ones. We took them apart to use the pieces in a variety of crafts. Toni was clever enough to make this beautiful bracelet. She drilled holes in the sides and used epoxy over Graphic 45 paper! I think it turned out great!
Let me know what you think by leaving me a comment!

Thanks for looking!

Update with a card and ...

2010-08-05T09:32:00.004-05:00

My niece's 18th birthday is coming up so I made this card for her. I nicknamed her
"Dahling" So I though this card would work for her.

I also altered this canvas with trains!! I love trains and I love Graphic 45 paper!
This was a fun project.

Comments are always welcome!
Thanks for looking!

CCC #7

2010-07-27T05:55:00.003-05:00

I had some time last night to participate in this weeks Challenge.
I had fun doing this technique. In fact all Tim's techniques are
quick and simple with amazing results.
It seems it should take longer to create but that
is not the case. I always get a sense of accomplishment!
Please let me know what you think.
Thank you!

As Promised...The rest of the Vegas trip

2010-07-11T16:54:00.015-05:00

Sorry, time gets away from ya every now and then.
Here is the remainder of the scrap pages I did For Liz's 21st birthday in Vegas.
I know that some of the pictures require explanation. I do not have the answers.
All comments welcome!
Thanks for looking.

Wedding card

2010-07-08T08:50:00.003-05:00

Here is a wedding card I made for Liz's friends. They are getting married this weekend.
Let me know what you think.
Thanks!

CCC #4

2010-07-08T08:04:00.000-05:00

Here is my sample of the Shabby Chic Challenge.
All comments welcome!

CCC #3 Too Fun

2010-07-01T09:48:00.006-05:00

Challenge #3
This was a fun challenge! I have used the technique before and lov it. Obviously I got carried away by making 4 of them. Oh well, They will be used on something!
Let me know by leaving a post or an email.
Thanks for looking!

CCC Challenge Part 2

2010-06-23T16:43:00.003-05:00

Well, here is my entry for the fragment challenge.
Tim Holtz's book is so darn cool and so easy to follow, that I had to do more then one item!
The first is a mini canvas that I made for a dear friend of mine. The other three are just tags that I will use later on either a scrap page or card or something.
I can't wait for the next one.
Please comment if you like.
Thanks for looking!

CCC- My First Callenge!

2010-06-19T05:56:00.003-05:00

This is my first ever challenge to participate in! I tried the water technique and I know I could have done better but this is what i came up with. I used the car stamp for the image.
You can hardly see it but it is there.
I did a tag and instead of making a fathers day card, I made a 12x12 page.
The colors I used were pine needles, faded jeans, broken china and walnut.
I need practice indeed!

Liz's Honor Award Ceramony

2010-05-11T07:55:00.012-05:00

Richard, Bekah and I had the privilege to see Liz accept her Honor Award at UWM!!
What a proud moment that was for us!! We are so proud of her to achieve this great award! She is in the top 25% of the graduating class of about 2500 students!!
what an honor!!!

Weekend Reteat

2010-04-23T08:23:00.016-05:00

I went to a scrapping retreat on Thursday the 15th and arrived home on the 18th.
I had the best time. We were at some cabins on Lake Koshkonong in Edgerton Wisconsin.
This was our 4th year doing this. I meet some new people who were all amazing and got to see some old friends. The cabins were nice, the weather was good and now we have a mascot!
In the front yard of one of the cabins there is a tree and on that tree is a tiny little red bench for squirrels to sit and eat their corn! It was absolutely adorable.
I managed to get some things accomplished and a blast doing it!
I finished a scrapbook for my daughter. It was her 21st birthday trip to Las Vegas.
I also made some cards, altered some tins and made some canvas art. Pictures of the scrap pages will come later.
Enjoy the pictures and please feel free to comment.
Thanks!
Toni, Heather and Jessica

Gotta shop ya know! Cindy (in green)

Our Mascot "Skippy"

Quilled Card

Inside Card

Card

Card with little doors open

Card

Card

Oh ya, we found a Duncan Donuts!!

5x7 Canvas using Graphic 45 Paper

Altered Tin

Altered Altoid Tin

Card

5x7 canvas

Mini Canvas

Back to Scrapping

2010-04-01T11:40:00.009-05:00

I decided to get busy on scrapping again so I started doing Liz's 21st birthday which she spent in Las Vegas with Richard.
I have these pages done so far and hope to finish before my retreat on the 15th of April.
Have a great day!!
Comments welcome!

Altered items

2010-03-05T16:29:00.003-06:00

I had my room organized enough to make this gift card holder out of an Altoid tin.
First try at a tin. Hope you like it!

I got an AWARD!

2010-03-04T11:23:00.006-06:00

I was happy to find out that I got an Award...The SUNSHINE Award...from dear sweet Penny Duncan!!! Thank you soooo much!!

I am very honored to have received this award and by no other then Penny!!
Penny is one the most talented "Artist" I know. You can see her beautiful work on
her blog at http://pennyduncancreations.blogspot.com/.
Here are the rules:

1. You must pass this award on to six (6) other bloggers/followers.
2. Link your nominees within your post.
3. Let your bloggers/followers know you are passing this award to them by leaving a comment on their blog.
4. Add a link to the blog of the person from whom you received this award.

So...here are the blogs I selected:

Diann-http://diannsartspot.blogspot.com-This is a must visit blog! Diann does the best cards ever!! Not to mention the most gorgeous jewelry!

Angie-http://angiehallhaviland.typepad.com/angiesartfulllife/-Angies creativity is non-stop!!

Dan-http://dan99.blogspot.com-Dan makes the most amazing files for your Cricut!

Wanda-http://WandasCrafts.blogspot.com-Wanda designs fabulous cards and files also to be cut using your Cricut and is now converting those files for use in other cutting machines!!

Celeste-http://scrappingbutterflymom.blogspot.com/-Celeste has more talent in her little finger than I have in my entire body!!

Be sure to check all these blogs out, you will not be sorry!!
I am happy to know each and every one of you!! Thank you for your inspiration!!

Thankful to have "Play" time!!

2010-02-13T20:38:00.009-06:00

Hi and welcome!
I was able to get some of my "therapy" time in today and just decided to make whatever I felt like making. So, I started by using an empty eye cream jar. I altered it to be used to hold Tylenol or whatever.
Then I had a couple of mini canvases and just used patterned paper and stamps and embellishments and that wonderful Graphic 45 paper.
There is also a box that used to house peppermint bark. Just used papers, a vintage picture and embellishments.
The last thing is another canvas, I think 4x5. I made this for my friend Toni using Tim Holtz stamps and embellishments.
Looking forward to your comments.
Thanks for looking!

Here ya go...

2010-02-01T17:05:00.020-06:00

Well, lets start out by saying I have been creating but been slow on updating.
Please feel free to comment, in fact I encourage it!!
Thanks for looking!
So, here goes:
First, I would like to share a few pages I did of our road trip in Oct.

Now for some Halloween pages I did:

Ok, enough Halloween.

Here is the card I made for Liz's Birthday:

The anniversary card I made for my sister:

Bekah's birthday card:

A Toilet Paper tag book:

And finally some Domino Pins:

Thanks again for taking a peek at my work (play)!

A few things to see

2010-01-18T11:48:00.007-06:00

Just a few things to post today.
Here is the awesome card Penny Duncan made for me! Isn't it a beauty!
she is such a sweet lady and so thoughtful! Let's not forget the talent this
lady has!!!

This is a piece my friend Toni made for me!
I gave her a 3x5 canvas and said to her "go make something with this" I have one too
but mine is still in my Therapy Room just waiting to be altered.
I think this is stunning and it is now hanging in my room!

amazing what you can do with dominoes! I have some beautiful Graphic 45 paper and decided to use it on these dominoes. I used ranger Rock Candy over the top and just a bit of Stickles. I then wrapped the sides with metallic tape.
Thanks for looking!

My recent projects

2009-12-18T08:56:00.010-06:00

Hi everyone!
I am finally posting some items I made. Its been a while but sometimes life (and work) gets in the way of me spending time in my "therapy room".
This first piece is for my art group I am in. The theme was nature so, I stamped nature.

I was browsing the net and found a very odd but cool thing to make. It's odd cause you use empty Toilet Paper rolls! This was a fun project. Its a tag book. Here is what I made:

Also, I finally attempted to make some tags inspired by our wonderful Tim Holtz.
I had a blast doing them even though I only made 3. Here they are:

Thanks for looking and remember, all comments are welcome!!!

Clocks and Art Fair

2009-11-16T16:34:00.006-06:00

Well, I went to the art fair on the 14th of November. My daughters came and helped out and my friend Toni also came. We had a pretty good time meeting new people and just talking. I did okay considering there were over 80 vendors.
Our clocks were the hit. Many people came by to look and comment, We did sell 5 of them so that was good. Hopefully we will get same phone calls for orders. If anyone has any questions about the clocks, feel free to email me!

Enjoy the pictures and comment if you like.
Thanks for looking

My Table

Toni's Table

The Famous Clocks

More Cards For the Art fair

2009-11-06T11:45:00.016-06:00

Well, yet another group of cards I made. I just love to make them. They will be added to the inventory for the Art Fair on the 14th of Nov. Whatever sells, great. Whatever doesn't, I will use them.
The first batch were made using Rock Candy by Ranger. That is the coolest stuff!!
After it dried, I used Distressing Ink over the image. Makes it look pretty cool.

The second batch was done using peel off stickers. They were colored using Bic markers. Too fun! I love to color.

Enjoy and thanks for looking!

2009-10-31T08:09:00.004-05:00

I was very blessed to be able to have the day off and go "play" at my friend Sheryl's house on Friday. Her sister Rhonda is visiting from out of town and we had a great time!
I completed a couple of cards pictured below.

I also had to complete the "bird" theme for the round robin for my art group. Here is what I came up with.

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Dominoes and More

2009-10-29T06:59:00.007-05:00

I went to a Scrapbook and Stamp Expo on the 24th and found these mini dominoes and decided to try my hand at altering them. This is what I came up with.
I used alcohol ink and then stamped on top of that. (The stamps are new too.)

Here is a card I made using one of the dominoes.

Here are some other cards.

This one says "What do you think I do all Day, sit around the house?

Thanks for looking!!

Christmas Cards and...

2009-10-22T16:56:00.011-05:00

I am trying to get caught up on my card making for an art fair on the 14th of Nov. and trying to get enough cards done for me to send out. Here is a sample of my cards.
Also, the art group that I am in has that round robin going on and I was to do something with the theme of funny ladies. So, since Lucy is one of my favorites, I came up with this collage...It's the first picture.
I apologize for the blurry pictures...it was either too much coffee or just not enough.
Thanks for looking!

Maze book and some other cards

2009-10-19T08:47:00.008-05:00

Here are a few more cards that I have made and a maze book.
thanks for looking!

Latest Cards

2009-10-17T09:14:00.012-05:00

Just a sample of the fun I have been having. There are others that I have made and there will be more to come. For now I choose these to upload.
Thanks for looking!

Some Pictures of my Trip

2009-10-12T12:50:00.012-05:00

Here are just a few pictures. We took alot but I picked the ones I like best.

Road Trip...Final Day

2009-10-11T18:19:00.002-05:00

We woke up and of course were hungry so we found a great place for breakfast...Paul Bunyon's Food Shanty. Very interesting indeed but very good. You sit at picnic tables and they serve you family style starting off with my favorite...donuts!!! I love donuts!
Then they bring out pancakes, scrambled eggs, potatoes, sausage, ham and another kind of sausage. And its all you can eat! We left there very full!
We left the Dells and headed to Madison in search of...you guessed it...Quilt shops and scrapbook stores. This time I was happy. I found a store...Scrapbook Memories...and looked around. I bought some cool stuff and was satisfied! Rich found some things at the quilt store too. After that we headed home. I am now on the couch, computer o my lap and blanket for warmth!

I would like to thank everyone who followed along and commented or emailed regarding my adventure!

Pictures will be available hopefully soon.

Road Trip Day 3

2009-10-11T07:41:00.002-05:00

Woke up had breakfast and continued our search for quilt stores and scrap stores.
Rich was successful at finding the quilt stores...I found an Archivers. At least
it was where the map said it was! I got a few things and am happy about that.
We found it in St. Paul MN.
After that we started driving south east and came to Black River Falls, WI.
Nice drive cool trees everywhere. We were gonna stay the night at the Majestic
Pines Casino and play a bit but there was no vacancy, so we played some penny slots
and actually left there with our money and a bit more.
We are now in the Wisconsin Dells. Found a good place to eat and a Hotel for rest.

Raod Trip Day 2

2009-10-09T20:45:00.002-05:00

Today we were on a mission...find quilting stores AND scrapbook stores.
Sounds simple enough right? We did good on finding 3...count them...3 quilt shops.
I did look on line for scrap stores as well and there were 2 in La Crosse.
Thats what the web said...The first address we get to is a house!!! No scrap
store....a house! I was sad. Then the next address was...a lumber yard!!! Sadness!!
What is up with this. How come quilt stores are found but not scrap stores!!!
Oh well, the trip heading north was beautiful.
We are in Hudson WI and don't know where we will go next.

Road trip

2009-10-08T18:35:00.002-05:00

Hi All,
I am currently on a road trip with my dear husband Richard.
We are traveling along the Mississippi heading north.
We started in Milwaukee and are right now in La Crosse.
The scenic route is just beautiful and I have seen something
I have never seen before...Lock and Dam systems!
Way cool. These huge barges go through this system and wait as the
water level decreases so they can continue on their way down the river.
It is sooo cool. One tugboat with barges attached can carry as much freight
as 870 fully loaded Semis with a crew of only about 5 people!!
And behind us as we watched were train tracks and 3 trains went by!
I love trains!!!
I don't have photos at this moment because i forgot my card reader, duh!
Will try to take some with my iphone.

Will also update the cards I made on Saturday and Monday!

Later...

2009-09-29T08:09:00.003-05:00

Here is the Round Robin page I did for the Halloween Book from a group member in my Meet Up Group.
I used an image from the net and made the strange looking hat. I distressed some patterned paper as well as the image and used my label maker.
Kinda goofy but fun to do!
Enjoy!

An Update...Finally

2009-09-24T16:46:00.019-05:00

I recently joined a "Meet Up" group here in Milwaukee. We are doing a "Round Robin"
on Books of Art. We were to select a book and a theme then we were to do the first page in the book. At the meeting on Tuesday we traded books and we are to add to someone else's book.
My book is an 8x8 and my theme is "Blue". Here is what I made.
Just a simple pocket page with a card to go along with it.

I have never done a "round Robin" before. I am excited to see what everyone else will add to my book!

I went scrapping all day on Saturday the 19th! Had a blast as usual. This is some of what I accomplished.

On Monday the 14th my good friend Toni came over and we scrapped.Too fun!!
I was able to get more of my cd calendars done. I only have Oct, Nov and Dec to go. I am making 5 of them.
I am trying to get as much done as possilbe for an art fair in November but work keeps getting in my way!

Enjoy and do comment!

Happy Friday!!

2009-09-11T08:37:00.005-05:00

I played a bit in my "therapy" room and made a tag. It came out ok.
I used some Tim Holtz items and printed out the vintage
books.

I also altered some bottle caps. This was fun. I cut out 1 inch circles and set them in side the bottle cap, then I printed some vintage pictures and reduced them to fit in side also.
I then applied crystal glaze and this is what they look like.

A very good day

2009-08-25T08:04:00.007-05:00

Yesterday I had lunch with a dear friend, Toni, and then she came over and we "played"
with our toys. It was a great afternoon.
Here is what I made yesterday:

2009-08-25T07:04:00.005-05:00

I am so happy that Scrapping Mom selected me for this cool blog award!
This so made my day!!
Thank you!

I need to list 5 things I love and pass this on to 5 other people...

1) I Love making cards

2) I Love scrapping with friends

3) I Love making scrapbooks for people

4) I Love chocolate

5) I love sunshine

And now for the five I selected:

Wanda at wandascrafts.blogspot.com -Thanks for your amazing files
Julie at kitchenfloorcreations.blogspot.com -Thanks for your creativity
Penny at pennyduncandreations.blogspot.com -Thanks for your tutorials and talent
Diann at diannsartspot.blogspot.com - Thanks for beautiful creations
Eileen at artsaveslives.blogspot.com - Thanks for all the info and awesome art

I would like to thank each and everyone of you for sharing your great talents!
Please take a look at their work, you won't be sorry!!

Lucy Stamp Card

2009-08-24T07:05:00.006-05:00

Thanks to Eileen and her great creations and Estelle at Stampsmith, I was able to get my hands on some "Lucy" stamps. They are amazing and fun to work with.
Here is a card I made with one of the stamps.

2009-08-22T17:56:00.003-05:00

I belong to a great Yahoo group called ART Haven Creations_Friendships.

(Here is the link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ARTHavenCreations_Friendships/)

It is I think, the best group out there for talent, creativity and most of all friendship.
Penny Duncan is the owner of this fine group. She is so talented. Her work is beautiful and her friendship is to be cherished!
She made a card a while back that I used for inspiration for the wedding card I made for my brother. The credit all goes to Penny...sooo...Penny, Thank You!!
Here is the card.