Pamela’s Gallery

FCD is proud to announce Ms. Boni Boutelle-Jones as the Monday spotlight artist for March!

a little about her:

Hi! My name is Boni Boutelle-Jones and I hail from the beautiful and historical state of Virginia. I am a vagabond of sorts and have been afforded the opportunity to live my life all over this intriguing and beguiling world. My blog bio pretty much says it all for me as it is entirely true, each word. LOL I am married to a wonderful man who does not try to get me to conform to life’s standards (although sometimes he may try - like when I climb a fire escape to take a picture of a really cool piece of graffiti so I can turn it in to a card or scrapbook page). My life is lived in adventures unparalleled.  I have two handsome sons, one who all brute and might defending our country and the other who is sweet, funny and quite the charmer.  I love all things artistic and crafty. I am the type of crafter who is able to see something once and recreate it OR find a color palette or design and reconstruct in miniature.  I started scrapping and journaling when I was a teenager (before it became popular) and I started making cards about 15 years ago. I love the instant gratification of a card and the story telling of a scrapbook page. You will find a lot of both when you stop by to visit. I hope that you do - I love meeting new people and I am always up for eye candy!! Please stop by and say hi!

Boni chose to combine her FCD images for her art submissions all month!

This first piece uses Elephants on Parade

The background on this is so interesting…it reminds me of cloisonne  jewelry.  So 3 dimensional!!

by Boni Boutelle

Her second choice for today uses So Far Away set.  (This set is a  beautiful tribute to the military.)

Love the bg papers on this, and the swatch of material really brings it together.

by Boni Boutelle

Stay tuned every Monday for more spotlight art by Boni!

TFTI!

The gals at 365 are celebrating! Today is their 365 card creation! This fun sketch was created by Pam (the blog hostess).

original sketch-365 cards blog

Here’s my take on it: (click for larger view)

Stamp sets used: You Quack Me Up (small clover); Clearly Greetings ,     Digital images used: Shamrock 2 Rainbows on the digitals page Colors: Copics/Triart markers; wc pencils (rainbow)             Inks: Martha Stewart-Leaf Bud, StazOn-Cactus, Memento-Black       Technique: Wisped Frames -TJs Vol. 8 Issue 3-Feb. 2010 Extras: Circle diecuts and scallop punch (techniques used on them is long forgotten. I did a bunch of kool backgrounds a while back, and forgot to write on the back what they were…drat)

TFTI!

Just in time for those St. Patrick’s Day cards, 3 new digitals added to the digital page!! Cat Gondeck has come up with the perfect prose to help you celebrate the Wearin’ o’ the green!

I decided to use a new sketch on the 365 card blog…again the ’simple’ design by Sophie…..I LOVE this one…hope I did it justice!! he he

here’s her original sketch:

sketch by Sophie

Here are my St. Pat cards…

Images used: Digital Shamrock 1;  Stamp sets used: Clearly Greetings Colors: Copics/Triart markers          Embossing folder-CB       Inks: StazOn-Cactus, Chalk-Lime Pastel, Adirondack-Meadow  Technique on popdotted piece: TJ’s Faux Marbeling Vol 8, Issue 1; Oct/Nov 2009

close up-I used liquid glass on the shamrocks!

my second card twists a bit from the sketch..but only a BIT…lol

Stamp sets used: You Quack Me Up (small clover); Clearly Greetings , Got Chocolate? Digital images used: Warm my heart      Colors: Copics/Triart markers          Embossing folder-CB       Inks: StazOn-Cactus, Chalk-Lime Pastel, Adirondack-Meadow

I used green glitter gel pens on the hearts, and lines on the cup….lol

ALL digitals are available on the digitals page!!

FCD has been published again!! THREE times, in THREE different places!

1. Ursula Riley in Scrap & Stamp! Ursula has TWO pieces in this issue! Both are shaker cards! Ursula used Chin Up on pg 20, and Theater Lights and Leading Ladies on pg 23. (I love the use of the ribbon to simulate the ribbon on the gals suit…very clever!)

March 2010

page 20

and page 23

2. Heather Lee-Reppen in Stampers Sampler Take Ten!! She used this ornaments set to create this gorgeous flower card (bottom left) Heather actually had 2 FCD cards in this magazine, but….but they mistakenly credited SU for her second card…arg

2. Kim Davenport in Van Stamp News! Kim used the Black Eyed Susan set and a butterfly from the Fly set to decorate this envelope. 

Our warmest congratulations to BOTH of these talented ladies!!

They are both eligible for $10.00 in publication incentives!!

Hey Ladies and Gents! FCD is proud to welcome Chris Dickinson to the FCD design team! Chris will start her sojourn into FCD land officially on March 1, but she’s so excited to be here, she has already started playing with our stamps, and has even  joined our blog hop for Feb! Please give her a big shout out!!

Here’s a little sample of what’s to come!

Stamp sets used: Easter Blessings

by Chris Dickinson

A little about Chris:

Hello! I am Chris Dickinson. I live in SE Wisconsin with my husband of 16 years. I have a personal relationship with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I have 4 beautiful children whom I Home school.  I am in Leadership of the Card Ministry Team at our church. My hobbies include stamping, scrapbooking and reading. I have been scrapbooking for 12 years and stamping for 8 years. I am currently on a weight loss journey that has been an exciting process! I am so excited to be part of the Firecracker  Designs By Pamela Design Team! Thank you for the opportunity

Can’t wait til March 1 to see MORE of Chris’s work? Check out her blog here!