Simple Green

Someone asked me if I have used Simple Green on a cleaning pad or just directly onto my stamps, and I have only used it directly onto my stamps not a cleaning pad. I found that the cleaning pads when used in the past (not with Simple Green), that it would leave little fuzzies on the stamp and that is just irritating.  However, once I do spray onto the stamp I let it sit for a second or two then take a soft bristled brush to the stamp while running under slightly warm water.  Hope this helps :)! Will let you know how the Simple Green wipes work out :D!

Inky Hugs,

Catherine

Q and A

Here is a question for you all:


What do you use to clean your stamps???


I personally use something called "Simple Green", you can get it at any Canadian Tire location and it is in the Automotive section (I know, sounds weird). One bottle has lasted me 4 years now, just ran out the other day, so while I was out running errands I stopped in to get more. To my surprise I found out that they now have this lovely product in wipes, and so I picked up a thing of the wipes and a bottle of the cleaner. You are to mix it 2 parts water with one part Simple Green, and I have found a small spray bottle from the Dollar store to  put it into. Then I spray it onto my inked up stamps, and it takes of pretty much all inks off your stamps :)!

Inky Hugs,
Catherine

Had to do some re-arranging and editing

I have to apologize for the wacky layout of my posts, I didn't realize what some of the pictures were doing to my  posts until I was looking for something to show a cousin of my dh. Well, I fixed several of them and will do better next time to post and put pictures in better places...and I also changed the background to my blog too! Felt change was in order for 2010 :D! Let me know what you think...would love feedback if you have some :D!

Inky Hugs,
Catherine

Softpencil new blog look and new shop addy

Please, go and check out what Elizabeth did over on the Softpencil blog she created a new look for the blog and also she has a new shop link for you too just click on the Softpencil name above to goto the new site. Love what Elizabeth did with the new blog :)!  Keep your eyes open for the DT/Guest DT members creations next Thursday, using a new image that Elizabeth created :)...you won't want to miss out!

Inky Hugs,
Catherine

Valentine Card

I wanted to use this image to make a Valentine card, and I created this sentiment using my Photoshop program that came with my Bamboo fun tablet.  Wanted to make one more card before I went off to see my dh's cousin to help his fiancé with their wedding invitations, am hoping that we can come up with a plan tonight so I can get going on finding the materials for them.

Inky Hugs,
Catherine

Cardstock: pink, red, brown, white cardstock from PhotoMemories 
Stamp: Stampendous "Parkscape" stamp
Ink: Archival Jet black ink, SU Wild Wasabi and Soft sky
Accessories:  Nestabilities classic rectangle, scalloped rectangle, tag, Sook Wang double Sided tape, ribbon from Michael's, sponge, Swiss Dots Cuttlebug embossing folder

Baby Card

Good friends of ours just had their first baby, I got them 2 little outfits for their little girl and just HAD to make a card for her too :)! I decided to use the new Valentine BoBunny line of patterned paper for this card, as well as the Heart Nestabilities too...so in a way it looks like a Valentine card too. The stamp set I used was a CTMH set called "A Birthday Wish", just LOVE the 3 animal stamps (Dog, sheep, Bunny) and have used them a few times but not yet for invitations!

Inky Hugs,

Catherine

Cardstock: Pink, Brown cardstock from PhotoMemories

Patterned paper: Bo Bunny "Love Bandit Tweetheart" paper

ink: Archival Ink "Coffee"

Stamp sets: CTMH "A Birthday Wish"

Accessories: Sook Wang double sided tape, heart/scalloped heart Nestabilites, Cuttlebug swiss dots embossing folder, Dimensionals, Ribbon from my friend Deborah, SU markers and Touch Markers.

Mojo Monday Sketch 120

I LOVE Mojo Monday sketch challenges, and this challenge is another one I try to do often but haven't gotten around to doing one lately . Life happened I guess, plus Christmas but now I hope to do more sketches in this New Year :)!

Here is the card I created using this sketch, and I also thought I would include a close up shot of the Inkadinkado Sentiment stamp I used as well :)!

I also would like to tell you that over on the Softpencil blog there is the NEW Valentine Collection, a new blinkie as well as Elizabeth's new shop...so please hurry on over and check it out.

Inky Hugs,

Catherine

Cardstock: turquoise, red, pink, white, black from PhotoMemories

Patterned paper: BO Bunny, and the XO's is from Michael's

Ink: Versa Magic Red Magic

Stamp: Inkadinkado Valentine stamp

Accessories: Classic Circle Nestabilities, Scalloped Circle Nestabilities, Hero Arts bling, SU scallop punch, Sook Wang double sided tape