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Get Inked Kit - Feb 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:18:00 +0000

I didn't have enough time to get them posted today but I wanted to give you a sneek peek at the Get Inked kit for this month....

It's my Sassy Ladies....

3 ladies paired with 5 sassy smart a** comments to use with them.

I love this set...I've been wanting to make a set like this for quite some time. I have a huge collection of comments like this that I've been collecting but reluctant to share.

The rest of the kit was a jar of Forever Red Perfect Pearls and a Perfect Medium Pen.

Anyway, tomorrow I'll share the full set of stamps, the cards and necklace in more detail.

See you then!

Inexpensive Easter/Spring Garland

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:58:00 +0000

You know me...I'm always on the look-out for inexpensive things I can re purpose to use in my art. Well last week I had to deliver some material down in New Haven. The traffic was unusually light so I made great time so I decided to stop at the Big Lots store there. This one never has the great deals on craft goods that I hear some stores do but it's still fun to check it out.

I don't know if you've been in the market for mini garlands to use on your projects or not but I have and let me tell you some of this stuff is REALLY expensive. I've seen it anywhere from 3.00 - 7.50 a yard!!

WELL, I spotted this Easter egg decoration and the light bulb went off....I checked it out a bit to make sure that it was wired garland and I could easily remove it w/o harming the garland. I figured there had to be at least 6 yards of garland strung on the frame and with a $6.00 price tag that would make some pretty cheap Easter/Spring garland.

When I got home I immediately started taking the garland off of the frame and to my delight I ended up with not 6 but....

almost 10 yards of garland!!

Making it only $ 0.60 a yard!!!

Sure beats 3.00 or more per yard.

So, if you have a chance to stop by a big lots store or even if you see one at other dollar type stores be sure to check em out! You can't beat a deal like that!!

ATC Sneek Peek

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:17:00 +0000

I've been playing with ATC's for the swap and I thought I'd share a few I really like...

These ones are all for the general group...

The flirt and mother's love backgrounds are made using the Faux Mother of Pearl technique with a variety of Liquid Pearls and Distress Inks.

The Poppy ATC background is made using the Perfect Pearls Technique - Northern Lights.

3 more envies arrived today...

Pam J. - Your envie has arrived safe and sound. Love those darling Easter cards!! Thanks for the cute little birds!

Pam E - Your ATC's are here as well! I LOVE the blue one...my favorite color :)

Caroline D - Your die-cuts made it today! I am going to e-mail you about the rest...

Have a super day everyone!!

Happy Presidents Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:51:00 +0000

I know it's an unusual holiday...not one you would normally think of when creating a card or tag but I have some PERFECT stamps that will work so well for today I couldn't resist! Sentiment aside all of the stamps are from Stampers Best.

First I stamped the eagle using sepia Archival Ink then stamped the waving flag with Perfect Medium and embossed with Distress EP's.

I then rubbed the tag with Broken China over the entire tag (around the eagle and flag) and added Vintage Photo Stain to the edges. I hit all of this with my heat tool to dry it quickly.

I then rubbed some Walnut Stain Distress Stain on my toothbrush ~ my craft toothbrush that is ;) lol....

then flicked it on the tag.

I stamped the sentiment with Black Archival Ink on the tag. I then stamped my presidents on a scrap of paper and colored them with Distress Ink, trimmed and mounted them on the card.

Finally to finish off the tag I added a bit of blue seam binding.

Happy Presidents Day!!!!

I'm Back!! Swap Update

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:35:00 +0000

We had a wonderful time down in KY...lots of nice weather (in the 50's) and only a little rain on Thursday so it was super. We picked up the sewing machine without any trouble (it's an industrial 25" long arm Singer machine for those who asked). It's missing some parts but it was a very good price and dh has everything to put it back together so that We hit many many cool antique malls and flea markets ~ found lots of goodies to craft and share. Can't wait to share them with you! Dh and I had a very nice relaxing time of it...

I wanted to update all of the swappers on what I rec'd over the last several days....

First Theresa ~ your postage envie arrived safe and sound :) Beautiful card btw!

505whimsygirl - your ATC's are in the house :) Love them all but Embrace life is beautiful!!

Katy D - Your die-cuts arrived as well ~ I hope you do join the next charm swap...I'm sure you'll have lots of fun!!!

Lori W. - Your beautiful die-cuts are here as well... Those key's/locks are awesome! Thanks for the extras!

Claudine ~ your ATC's have arrived...they are super!! I really like the ones you made using corrugated cardboard! Way cool.

Shelly - Your Die-cuts made it and it's packaged up so nice and neat I haven't even opened it yet. I figured everything was tucked in there so nice I would leave it that way until I get ready to swap them out.

Paula ~ your ATC's are here safe and sound... You have more than enough postage ~ I'll return the extra with your swap :) Thank you for the extra set of ATC's and the ribbon. I've never seen those packages of ribbon...very cool!

Ginny ~ Your beautiful Die-Cuts are in the house! I LOVE that border, it's beautiful!! I saw you e-mailed. I'm working my way through them and will return your e-mail soon :) Thanks for the extras - can't wait to play!

Whew!!

Hopefully everyone else is getting them ready to go... The swap is due Wednesday and as long as I know your envie is postal I'll wait for it. I know some people have e-mailed your envie has been sent ~ thanks! I'll let you know as soon as it arrives!

Foil Tape Image Transfer - Enjoy Nature Tag

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:10:00 +0000

The following tag was made using Rangers Inkssentials Foil Tape Sheets but you could also use the HIVAC foil tape or any other adhesive backed foil for that matter.

I started off by covering the tag with two colors of pattern paper. I stamped a bit of vintage script on one half here and there. I then inked all of the edges with Vintage Photo DI.

I stamped "NATURE" using Acrylic Paint and framed it with a bit of brown Dresden Trim.

"Enjoy" are some small chipboard letters painted brown.

I then punched three holes along the bottom right hand side, added eyelets and affixed the charms that I had colored using Alcohol Inks.

I then went about rubbing a few images onto the sticky side of the foil. I burnished them good with my bone folder. I then spritzed them with water, let it soak in a few seconds and rubbed away the paper leaving a ghostly image behind.

After the image had dried I glued each one to the charm and mounted it on the tag.

After the glue had dried, I added the ribbon and charm dangling from the hole.

And there you have it!

Another fun image transfer idea for you to try!

Queen Alice!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:01:00 +0000

You always make me SMILE!!!!

Here is a fun card I made the other day using one of the Alice stamps from Stampers Best!

Each of the background panels was stamped using a couple shades of Archival Ink.

Alice was stamped on white cardstock using Black Archival Ink and then painted using a combination of Bic Markers and Distress Stains (using my Niji Waterbrush).

I added a few "sparklies" using Stickles on her dress, crown, along the edges of the stamped panels and on the border strip. I also gave her a pearl necklace, earrings and a few pearls set on her crown as well using White Opal Liquid Pearls.

Have a wonderful day everyone!!!

It's Time to Think Spring!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:12:00 +0000

I know it's only February but man it sure does feel like Spring here in Indiana. They are calling for temps in the 40's for the next week and the sun doesn't set until after 6:30pm now!!! Woo Hoo!! LOL

Anyway, I wanted to share this fun "Spring-y" tag with you today....

All stamps are: Stampers Best

The background, sentiment and fairy are all stamped using Archival Inks. I used Distress Inks/Stains on the edges of the tag and to watercolor the fairy with the help of my Niji Waterbrush.

For a unique twist I used Glossy Accents to "highlight" the fairy and flower as well as the sentiment. I coated her wings with a layer of Rock Candy.

Ahhhh, makes you feel all warm and fuzzy huh?

O.k...maybe not but at least it will help put you in that Spring frame of mind :)

You all have a wonderful evening!!

L'ville/Lexington Here We Come!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:13:00 +0000

DH and I are going to be heading south the end of this week. It's a multi-faceted trip.... First we're getting away just by ourselves because we didn't get to go anywhere on our anniversary

(Aug 23rd 2011 was our 25th wedding anniv).

We also have a sewing machine to pick up in Indy on the way down and then we're going down to L'ville for the National Farm Machinery Show. Friday and Sat. we're going to be hitting antique malls & the Horse Park (near Lexington). We have reservations to stay at General Butler State Park Lodge which is somewhere between L'ville, Cinnci and Lex. We'll wind our way back home sometime on Sunday.

Do any of you have "must see" places for us to hit while we're down there?

I've been searching but man there are hundreds of ideas on places to go/see.

I'd like to narrow it down a bit. I'd love to hear your ideas and suggestions.

Those of you in the swap...please don't worry about your envies.

My boys will be here so they will be taken care of :)

Happy Valentine's Day!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:12:00 +0000

Sending big hugs to all of you out there in cyberspace!

I hope you have a super day today...

Know that you are loved and you matter to me!

((((HUGS))))

Sharing these with you.....

Recycled Packaging Scrabble Tile Charms

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:33:00 +0000

You all know how much I love to recycle various goodies and turn them into something to be loved. Well today I wanted to share my idea on how to recycle the chipboard header cards you get on lots of embellishments.

This is what I'm talking about....these header cards are usually made from a nice weight cardstock perfect for crafting. The packaging from some spring die-cuts packaging ~ images originally 2-5" are usually small enough to fit onto a scrabble tile perfectly!

Don't worry if your package photos are too large for scrabble tiles, they also work great for use on ATC's or Gothic Arches as well!! That's what I am going to do with these...micro-mini flashcards!!!!

This is a perfect way not only to recycle what would other wise be trash but you can make loads of charms for pennies a piece! Think about it...buy an old Scrabble game at a garage sale for .50 cents, use recycled packaging for your main images, a bit of glue and ink and a bail or eye screw. The bail may end up being the most expensive part of the whole charm. I like eye screws for scrabble charms because it works nicely with the wood of the tiles and you can purchase a package of 100 for about $1.50 or so at Hobby Lobby....less if you hit it on a half off sale!

When using the packaging you could simply cut squares out of the chipboard and glue it on, you could trim select images and mount them on bits of pattern paper or pair the images with leftovers from special inky background paper you have made.

This photo is a selection of all three of these ideas....

Mount these inchie type bits on the scrabble tiles with your favorite liquid glue and add any additional embellishments as desired. I cut out letters from a book page to make the words and used left-over bits of Dresden trim for a couple of the tiles.

Sand off the edges of the paper around the tile once the glue has dried, add ink around the edges if you'd like and either a bail or eye screw for the hanger.

Note: it's a good idea to pre-drill a hole in the tile if you are using the eye screw. It could split the tile in two if you don't.

Finally I add a layer of Glossy Accents to the tile. I do this AFTER I attach the bail/eye screw so I don't mess up the finish on the Glossy Accents.

(these haven't had their GA added yet.)

So there you go...

a super way to recycle and make some awesome charms in the process!!

Now would you like to win one of these spring-y charms?

If so, simply post a comment here and I'll toss your name into the drawing for one of 5 charms

(I have to save one for Mom...

she'll kick my butt if I don't - lol!!)

You have until 2-21-12 to enter.

Good Luck Everyone!

A few Vintage Valentines

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:13:00 +0000

Well Valentine's day is just 2 days away now ~

I wanted to share these newly accquired vintage valentine's with you before it was done for another year...

They are darling little cards that would have been traded by children long ago. They are actually pop-ups but since they've never been creased I didn't want to mess them up. You can still tell how cute they are no matter.

I read something this morning about Valentine's day that made me a bit sad...

the writer was explaining how she doesn't care much for this time of year because she doesn't have anyone special in her life and about a friend of hers that had recently lost her husband and would be alone as well.

I guess I may be a bit wierd but I had never considered Valentine's day just for sweethearts. I know that's how it's billed by the mfg's and various places out to make money BUT, to me it's always been about expressing love and appreciation for everyone in my life that I care about. We tend to forget that men and women, boys and girls all like to hear that they are loved....

So, even if you don't have a significant other in your life this year I challenge you to make a valentine for a friend, co-worker, neighbor, etc....

Someone who touches your life and makes it better for whatever reason. I'm sure it will bring joy to that person and in return will give you joy as well!

Have a super day everyone!!!

Art Journal #8 - Stamped Masking Tape

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:52:00 +0000

WHEW! It's been one heck of a week... I had *thought* I'd get something done in here on Thursday but it still wasn't smelling too good then on Friday youngest ds had a dentist appointment that ended up taking from 10:45 - 2: 15 then I had to go to the pharmacy that took until 6:30!!! Needless to say it was not a productive/crafty week.

TODAY though I finally got to play a bit!!!

This week Gingersnap Creations the Spicy Supply Challenge was to use Masking Tape so I took this as my inspiration for this weeks Art Journal page as well!

Now I have a real thing for adhesives of all types and tape ranks right up there with my glue fetish so while I do have quite a collection of pattern tapes of all kinds....

But, I wanted to pull out my plain old masking tape and "spice" it up a bit :)

Now the first thing I did was to pull off different lengths of tape and stick it down to my non-stick craft mat. You'll notice it's not perfect but it's close enough ;)

Next I stamped over the masking tape with a variety of images and archival inks.

I then spritzed on several shades of Glimmer Mists.

After the mists were dry I began pulling one piece of tape at a time off of the craft mat and stuck it down on my journal pages.

I left a tiny space in between each piece of tape...I'll share more on this later.

After each piece of tape had been transferred to my journal pages I tore the center strip separating them back into two pages.

. Since my pages are torn I didn't want to come back with straight edges by cutting off the excess tape with scissors so I simply tore it off.

Now for the journal prompt....

I recently got an e-mail from my uncle which said something to the effect that this guy was going to mess with his grandkids minds and tell them one day that he was older than the internet!

That got me thinkin of all the things that have changed in my lifetime in many aspects of every day life which in turn triggered this weeks journal prompt....

"I remember when...."

this isn't about specific memories, it's more along the same lines as that e-mail... for example some of mine are I remember when....

...telephones were connected to the wall.

....girls took typing and boys thought it was silly.

....you played card games with real people.

...you listened to music on records, 8 track tapes, cassettes and the radio.

....kids turned the knobs on tv to see what was coming on.

...cut and paste was done with scissors and glue.

....you went to "town" for school cloths and Christmas shopping.

I made my list and printed it out onto cardstock.

I then inked up the cardstock a bit and trimmed each phrase.

I then mounted the various phrases on the spaces I left between the pieces of masking tape.

After the glue dried I "roughed" it up a bit by outlining each of my memories with a black marker. It made them stand out a bit more and gave it a sketchy look.

these photos really show you how cool the glimmer mist transformed the tape!

Now it's your turn!!

Time to think about all the things that have changed in your life!

If you'd like you can share some of those things in the comment section....

It's always so much fun to hear your take on these journal prompts!

Have fun everyone!!!

More ATC's & Die-Cuts arriving!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:24:00 +0000

Just wanted to let the following ladies know that their envies have arrived safe and sound!

Deb B - Thanks for the amazing baggie of goodies! No worries on the colored/pattern paper...it's all good ;)

Donna E - Your cute little bird delivered the package safe and sound :)

Scrapin Kat - You did just fine! Exactly what you should have sent!

Theresa P - Envie arrived in perfect condition - I'll let you know when your postage arrives.

This is getting so exciting, you should see all the great ATC's and nifty die-cuts piling up!

A few Winners!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:40:00 +0000

I've got my room almost back in order. I'm hoping to get something started on the new Art Journal page posted this evening if all goes well. I called the electric company and they filed some sort of report and will be sending someone out to check out incoming lines to make sure they are o.k. and to look at the serge protector. Not sure if they're going to do anything about it but at least it's reported.

I've got a few winners to announce ...

Gauche Alchemy Art Journal Winner....

Stacey Boyd!!!!

Stacey Boydsaid...

This is absolutely stunning, colors spread is so vibrant, very inspiring, luv it. Thank you for sharing!

January 27, 2012 8:27 AM

The winner of January's Get Inked set of Mermaid stamps is....

p-dub!!!!

p-dubsaid...

Although I just found your blog, I'm having great fun poking through all the entries. I'm new to a lot of different techniques and just discovering all the wonderful things that can be done with stamps. Your new set would be fabulous fun to play with!

January 29, 2012 8:46 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

(Please send me your snail mail addies so I can get your goodies in the mail!)

Technical Difficulties...

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:05:00 +0000

Hi Everyone!

I just wanted to let you know that I had some technical difficulties today which resulted in nothing to post.

The electric guys are working on moving the power lines over to new taller posts on the next street over. Well apparently when they were turning things on and off it created quite a power surge...so much in fact that it blew up my serge protector on my computer!

It's a battery back up serge protector so it must have effected the battery because there is a 2" hole blown in the side of the case and black stuff all over my craft room. I wasn't home at the time but when my son came home for lunch he said the entire house was full of black smoke and the surge protector was still smoking!!

Luckily he took it outside and tried to air the house out while he was home.

It's now almost 7:oo pm and my room is still full of smoke despite the window being open all day and it STINKS to high heaven! I don't know how I'm going to get this smell out of here...

Alas, I just plugged in my NEW serge protector, found out my computer (THANKFULLY!!!) still works.

I can't stay in this room too much longer as it's giving me a headache but I did want to let you know I'm here and will be back in business tomorrow...as long as the stink is gone.

TTYS ~

True Love Gothic Arch

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:46:00 +0000

Today I wanted to share a Gothic Arch I made using one of the new Valentine's Gothic Arch Templates I shared yesterday...

The first thing I did was trace out "My Love" template onto chipboard. (it's actually recycled cereal box chipboard)

I then layered on torn bits of pattern paper....

(it's from Prima's Romantique line)

After the glue was dry I inked it up with some Vintage Photo DI.

I then cut out a few images using the large and small heart templates

(also included on the My Love GA Template).

Added a few bits here and there...

stamped the sentiment, trimmed and mounted it all on the GA and here you have it....

And there you have it!

And someone asked where I found the pattern's from yesterday ...

Those as are all of my Gothic Arch templates totally my own.

I simply set out to make something new and use trial and error combining different shapes and designs until I come up with something I like.

Once they satisfy me I share them with you :)

If I do use a template from another source rest assured I would post a link

and give credit where credit is due.

So, when was the last time you created a GA?

I think it's time for a new one don't you?

They are a great alternative to a card and you know there is someone in your life that needs a bright spot of sunshine in their day!

New Valentine & St. Patty's Day Gothic Arch Templates!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:03:00 +0000

I've been working on some new Gothic Arch templates and I have a few I want to share with you... These ones are just in time for Valentine's & St. Patrick's Day!
I've got several other new templates as well...just have to refine them a bit and photograph them.

You can either click & save on the image ~ then you can re-size it and print as desired
or
Click on the PDF version and do the same!

I hope you ENJOY!!!

Tri - Heart Gothic Arch (Image - Click & Save)

Tri - Heart Gothic Arch (PDF)

GA Tri Heart

My Love (Image - Click & Save)

My Love (PDF)

GA - My Love

Lucky Me (Image - Click & Save)

Lucky Me (PDF)

GA - Lucky Me

I'll be sharing a few projects using these Gothic Arch templates later this week.

And also this week....

We'll also be picking up where we left off in the Art Journal with another fun technique & journal prompt.

Vintage Valentine - Donkey & Flower Cart

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:19:00 +0000

Hi Friends!!

I hope you're having a "SUPER" Sunday!

Sorry about the bad pun but you know it IS Super Bowl Sunday ;)

I don't have a vested interest in either team but we'll be watching part of the night mostly for commercials and it is in Indy.

Today I have a fun and I think really cool vintage Valentine to share with you today....

A little donkey friend pulling a cart filled with flowers and a giant valentine heart! Actually, he's not so little...he stands 8.5" tall!

Here he is flat...

and here he is standing up...

Darling isn't he?

Hope you have a wonderful evening!

A couple more Valentine's Day cards....

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:56:00 +0000

Yes, I'm in the mood for love...

well actually, I'm in the mood for using Non-Valentine Day stamps and making Valentine's Day cards from them anyway - LOL!!

I hope you enjoy....

I really like this image...it's actually not intended for Valentine's Day but I thought it would be fun to try. To make it into a "lovely" card for the holiday I cut out a couple mini hearts which I glued to their work table and then I colored a couple red shapes onto the girls paper that they are working on to make it look like Valentine's day!

Also, the pink paper on the bottom was made using a Greek Deco border stamp... I simply stamped it repeatedly with a nice shade of pink ink. While it's not actually intended for it I think it looks super for Valentine's Day!

(all images - Stampers Best)

And these stamps aren't Valentine's Day either but I think all of them paired together make for a very romantic Valentine's Day type card....

(all images Stampers Best)

Now, it's your turn....

Pull out some random non-Valentine's Day stamps and see if you can't turn them into something fun for Valentine's!

Bet you'll have fun giving this a go!

Love's game of Bingo!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:23:00 +0000

I thought I'd share a fun card using a few of my favorite things....

Vintage Ephemera (bingo card)

Stickles Glitter Glue

Distress Ink/Stain

and

Faux Gemstones!

The main image was colored using a combo of Distress Stain/Niji Waterbrush with Stickles Glitter Glue details.

All rubber stamp images are Stampers Best.

Remember if you use the coupon code: "inkstains" you can get 10% off your entire order. You don't even have to sign up to be a premium member anymore (but it's free and you get great discounts) and you can use this discount code multiple times.

You have a super day!!!

Pantone Spring 2012 Colors

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000

I ran across this last week and wanted to share it...

I like to stay up on color trends to see how they effect various aspects of life...

ads, clothing, decor, etc. It's interesting to see peoples take on it.

Tangerine Tango is actually the color of the year...

not sure what that means but it's pretty.

What do you think?

What's you're favorite new Spring 2012 color?

Tell us what your favorite is and you'll be entered into a drawing for a surprise goodie from my stash. I can't guarantee it's going to match the Spring 2012 line of colors but I'm sure you'll enjoy it anyway - lol!!

You have until 2-13-12 to post your entry.

Odd Weather Phenomenon?!?!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:08:00 +0000

Hey Everyone...

You all know how inept I am at computer/digital things. Well, yesterday I FINALLY figured out how to take the photos off of my phone - LOL!!! Mind you, it's not a fancy phone (IPhone), just a regular old phone with a camera capability so I don't use it a whole lot so it was never really important.

Well, a few weeks ago dh and I were driving over to our building and I saw the wildest looking clouds... I've never seen anything like it in my life. It looked like sheets hanging from a line...you know how you drape them over 2-3 lines and it dips in the center. Or it also looks like upside down waves...

Check it out....

Does anyone know what this is or means?

I've tried to search but since I don't know what it's called I can't find anything about them or what causes them. It was pretty wild though.

Thought I was Chicken Little there for a bit....

the sky is falling, the sky is falling!

Happy February!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:49:00 +0000

Yes, it's that time of the month...I know I missed January's Holiday's & Observances but it was such a busy time I didn't think anyone would get too upset. BUT it's back!

So here you go...enjoy!

February:

Flower: Violet, Primrose

Birthstone: Amethyst

Signs:

Aquarius Jan. 20 - Feb. 18

Pisces Feb. 19 - Mar. 20

Month Long Observances

American Heart Month

An Affair to Remember Month

Avocado & Banana Month

Black History Month

Canned Food Month

Creative Romance Month

Fab Florida Strawberry Month

Great American Pie Month

Lent (2/22 – 4/7)

Library Lover’s Month

National Bird Feeding Month

National Black History Month

National Cherry Month

National Children’s Dental Health Month

National Grapefruit Month

National Hobby Month!!!!

National Potato Lover’s Month

National Weddings Month

Spunky Old Broads Month

Sweet Potato Month (also celebrated in Nov)

Week Long Observances:

1^st Week –

International Snow Sculpting Week

2^nd Week –

Boy Scouts of America Anniversary

International Friendship Week

National Green Week

(like Go Green, not the color)

3^rd Week –

Jell-O Week

R.A.K. Week

World Ag Expo

4^th Week

National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week

National Pancake Week

Daily Observances & Holidays:

Baked Alaska Day

Freedom Day

G.I. Joe Day

National Freedom Day

Robinson Crusoe Day

Serpent Day

Spunky Old Broads Day

(in addition to Month long ob.)

Bottle Cap B-Day

Candlemas

Crepe Day

Ground Hog Day

Hedgehog Day

Bubble Gum Day

Carrot Cake Day

Elmo’s B-day

The Day the Music Died

(Buddy Holly, Richie Valens & Big Bopper died in a plane crash in 1959.)

Wear Red Day

Ice Cream for Breakfast Day

National Popcorn Day

National Soup Day

USO Day

National Chocolate Fondue Day

National Weatherman's Day

Super Bowl Sunday (XLVI)!!!

Lame Duck Day

Monopoly Board Game Day (1935)

National Frozen Yogurt Day

Pay a Compliment Day

Ballet Day

Send a Card to a Friend Day

Wave All you Fingers at Your Neighbor Day

Boy Scout Day

ET Visitor Day

National Bagel & Lox Day

Read in a Bath Tub Day

Toothache Day

Umbrella Day

YWCA B-Day (1870)

Don't Cry over Spilled Milk Day

Make a Friend Day

National Peppermint Patty Day

Thomas Edison B-Day

White Shirt Day

Abraham Lincoln's Birthday

Darwin Day

Paul Bunyan Day

Plum Pudding Day

Clean out Your Computer Day - second Monday of Month

Get a Different Name Day

Ferris Wheel Day

Library Lover’s Day

National Organ Donor Day

Valentine's Day

Candlemas - on the Julian Calendar

National Gum Drop Day

Do a Grouch a Favor Day

Innovation Day

National Almond Day

National Café Au Lait Day

Random Acts of Kindness Day

National Battery Day

National Stuffed Crab Flounder Day

International Friendship Day

National Chocolate Mint Day

Cherry Pie Day

Hoodie Hoo Day

Love Your Pet Day

President's Day

Toothpick B-Day (1870)

Card Reading Day

Mardi Gras

National Sticky Bun Day

Paczki Day

Pancake Day

Ash Wednesday

Be Humble Day

George Washington's Birthday

Lent

National Margarita Day

Woolworth’s Day

National Banana Bread Day

National Chili Day

Tennis Day

Tootsie Roll B-day (1896)

National Tortilla Chip Day

International Sword Swallowers Day

National Chocolate Covered Peanut Day

Quiet Day

Carnival Day

For Pete’s Sake Day

Levi Strauss Day

National Pistachio Day

Tell a Fairy Tale Day

No Brainer Day

Polar Bear Day

Floral Design Day

National Tooth Fairy Day

Leap Year Day

(once every four years)

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Now for a bit of fun....

Tell me what your favorite celebration this month is and you'll be entered to win a surprise package which will include a couple rubber stamps and a few other goodies from my prize box!

You have until 2-11-12 (my brother's b-day) to post your answer to be entered into the drawing.

Good Luck Everyone

Happy February!!!!

Watercolor Rose Card

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:29:00 +0000

Today I wanted to share a card I made using all three of the roses I watercolored in yesterday's post/video on the Niji Waterbrush.

All of the stamps are - Just For Fun Rubber Stamps

Have a super day :)