Because, silly, it's the Controlfreaks' Blog Tour, that's why!
If you've just landed here from Dannie Graves' blog, you are in the right place! But fear not, if you started here, you will be able to do the complete circuit and end right back here when you are finished.
This month's theme is that favorite holiday of so many, Valentine's Day! I say so many because undoubtedly there are some people who would rather not observe it at all. They say things like, "I don't need a Hallmark holiday to tell my wife that I love her!" Can you imagine that?
Well, I can. Yes, folks, while some people buy their wives candy or flowers...
Others...Er..don't. I'm not naming names now! But some just don't, that's all!
Hopefully, YOU won't be one of THOSE people and you are looking for ideas for that special someone or even nice friends worth remembering with a lovely handmade greeting. So let's get rolling! Lookie:
Ingredients: Stamps - Greeting Card Kids, Grateful Greetings; Paper - Designer Series Paper Pack - In Colors, Poppy Parade, Blushing Bride, Basic Black, Whisper White; Ink - Basic Black, Poppy Parade; Markers - Daffodil Delight, More Mustard, Poppy Parade, Bashful Blue, Blush Blossom, White gel pen; Other - Wide Oval Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon border punch,1/8" Basic Black Taffeta, 5/8" White Organza Ribbon, Glimmer Brads Basics, sponge wedges, dimensionals.
STINKIN' CUTE is my middle name and STAMPIN' is my game! (YILM!) Well...It's not ACTUALLY my middle name, but anyway, it is stinkin' cute, so there! I paper pieced her little dress and I think she's just adorable.
But after I was done with that one, I just felt covered in cute, ya know? It was just dripping off of me and so I figured I had better switch over to something a little more classic! Lookie:
Ingredients: Stamps - Three Little Words; Paper - Newsprint DSP, Confetti Cream, Blushing Bride, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black; Ink - Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla craft, Cherry Cobbler craft; Markers - Blushing Bride, Cherry Cobbler, White Gel pen; Other - Lots of Love Letterpress plate, Scallop Circle punch, Scallop Circle Bigz die, Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit, Wide Heart punch, Bitty Punch Pack, Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Folder, 3/4" Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, sponge wedge, DImensionals.
GOJUS!!! (YILM!)I ordered a bundle with all the Letterpress plates that were in the last mini catalog, including this one. I played with some of them and just wasn't absolutely thrilled with the results. They are a bit messy to work with, so I never even bothered to play with this one. But for the tour, I pulled it out and had another go. Printing it on top of the Newsprint DSP was a stroke of genius! Genius! (YILM!)
Yes, there is a lot going on, but it is all necessary! It was one of those things that, you know, you keep looking at it and looking at it and it just needs SOMETHIN'! SO you add something and then you keep looking at it and looking at it and it just needs somethin' else! ANd on and on it went. But I'm happy. Really. Even if...Even if I don't get any chocolate! I'm a happy woman! I am!!!
Finally, I have a little treat container for you. Lookie:
Ingredients: Paper - Newsprint DSP, Cherry Cobbler, Blushing Bride; Ink - Cherry Cobbler Classic and Craft; Other - 1/8" Basic Black Taffeta ribbon, Boho Blossoms punch, Heart to Heart punch, Jewels Basic Pearls, sponge wedge, dimensional
GOJUS! (YILM) Just think what a lovely gift package this would be for a ring, or a necklace, or..or...Chocolate?
Disclaimer:This post is not meant to refer to any person, living or dead, who may or may not be married to JanTink, papercrafter, who may or may not neglect to purchase for JanTink, papercrafter, a lovely chocolate Valentine's gift and present it to her on or about February 14, 2011 or any such date in the future. No harm or injury done to any persons as a result of this post is attributable to this post and no actions of libel or defamation can be lodged against JanTink, papercrafter. This post is not intended to compel or shame any person, living or dead, who may or may not be married to JanTink, papercrafter, into buying said chocolate and presenting it to her on or about February 14, 2011 or any such date in the future, but if such a person, living or dead, who may or may not be married to JanTink, papercrafter, should purchase said chocolate and present it to JanTink on or about February 14, 2011 or any such date in the future, JanTink pledges to say, "THANK YOU!"
ANYWAY, that's it for my blog tour contributions. I am about to send you on your way to LeeAnn Greff's blog. Enjoy the rest of the tour! Ta!
Cutie-Pie-Licious!
Posted by: Rhonda G | January 19, 2011 at 08:47 PM
You crack me up, Jan. Thanks for the laugh. Your projects are gorgeous and using the letterpress plate on designer paper is genius. I am definitely going to try this!
Posted by: Lisa Young, Add Ink and Stamp | January 19, 2011 at 10:26 PM
You're right - you are genius! Running the letterpress plate through the newsprint dsp is gorgeous!
Posted by: LeeAnn Greff | January 19, 2011 at 11:00 PM
You ARE gonna make "Dan the Man" read your disclaimer, right???? Love your stuff, friendy (as always!!)!! You ROCK!! :)
Posted by: Wendy W. | January 19, 2011 at 11:01 PM
Jan, I loved your little girl card...all the details, colours, etc. That little bit extra with the gel pen sure makes a difference! Your second project reminds me of a combination of Lady-Chic-Biker and New York City's Broadway.. . and that candy wrapper rules!
Posted by: Chris Hnatiuk | January 20, 2011 at 12:38 AM
Beautiful projects Wow I love the color choices.
Posted by: Patrice H. | January 20, 2011 at 01:05 AM
LOVE the letterpress on the DSP...Smart Girl!!!
Posted by: Dawn Olchefske | January 20, 2011 at 01:12 AM
Nice disclaimer!! You are hillarious! All your projects are wonderful - using the Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Folder in the hears is such a lovely effect and you Greeting Cards girl card is delightful and oh, so creative. Thanks, Jan!
Posted by: Stephanie Perry | January 20, 2011 at 01:52 AM
Wow, taking in all the details on your "classic" card - love the EF on the heart and the greeting tag - gonna have to do me that one!
*I* would send you chocolate you know!! ;-) Just to fuel your stampin' jeenyus of course.
Posted by: Sherylee | January 20, 2011 at 03:02 AM
LOVE all the detail on your cards! I especially love the pairing of the Letterpress on the dsp - GENIUS!
Posted by: Mary Brown | January 20, 2011 at 06:58 AM
The cards are just adorable and I'm totally in love with the little treat container. Completely A-ma-zing!
Posted by: Terri Meehan | January 20, 2011 at 07:54 AM
Letterpress on DSP, brilliant. Love everything Jan!!
Posted by: Barb | January 20, 2011 at 08:10 AM
Great job on your projects
Posted by: Amy Locitzer | January 20, 2011 at 09:08 AM
Stroke of genius indeed. I will definitely have to try the letterpress on the newsprint paper. I have been looking for ways to make the letterpress more interesting (if you find a way to make it less messy let me know).
Posted by: Suzanne Everett | January 20, 2011 at 09:36 AM
Jan now you will make me get those letterpress plates out and try them again!
Posted by: Thelma Collins | January 20, 2011 at 10:31 AM
I love it...all of it! You are too brilliant and make me laugh every time I visit your blog. I hope you get your chocolate or something equally as nice on or about February 14th!
Posted by: Angi Rankin | January 20, 2011 at 10:33 AM
Awesome projects--I don't know how you do it post after post! I would love to see you post more, but know you are a busy mom. Thanks for sharing your artwork to this happy subscriber.
Posted by: Darlene L | January 20, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Jan, your projects are beautiful and you really crack me up, you are one funny lady. Love your disclaimer.
Posted by: Maria | January 20, 2011 at 04:28 PM
Well, Jan, my nameless "other half" DOESN't either - But I love the way you said it! Love, love your cards & project. You're just Too, Too talented!
Posted by: Peggy Maier | January 20, 2011 at 06:04 PM
Jan you are hilarious! Wish I LM that much! Yes your cards are stinkin' cute and GOJUS! Love them! Love you!
Posted by: Wendy J. | January 20, 2011 at 08:46 PM
Love it Jan everything is so cute
Posted by: K Ostvig | January 21, 2011 at 12:29 AM
Not only do I adore your projects, your disclaimer nearly made me fall out of my chair!
Posted by: Sharon L | January 21, 2011 at 10:56 AM
LOVE both your cards and the treat container! Wonderful projects!
Posted by: Lisa Martz | January 22, 2011 at 12:19 AM
Crack me up! Can we copy your disclaimer and change the names to protect the innocent?! Cute cards BTW! TFS!
Posted by: Mary (aka Muffin's Mama) | January 22, 2011 at 04:13 PM
You just make me smile and feel good! Your talent is so diverse (amazing papercrafter) that I cannot imagine anyone better at anything. I will have to use your disclaimer with all apropriate changes and see if my hubby thinks I am that smart :)
Posted by: mary jo | January 24, 2011 at 01:00 AM
I totally laughed out loud at your disclaimer JanTink, papercrafter!
Love your blog, have followed and been inspired by it for a while!
Posted by: Tracy | January 24, 2011 at 11:39 PM
Jan, Your post and disclaimer gave me the laugh I needed today! Keep up the wonderful creative work - it's stinkin' cute!
Posted by: Ellen | January 25, 2011 at 04:05 PM
Jan, I confess that I have NO idea what any of this means, but you still make me laugh. And "Why do freaks fall in love" should be a song. Or a movie. It's genius.
Posted by: wendi | January 29, 2011 at 08:34 PM
I think that any person, living or dead, who may or may not be married to JanTink, papercrafter had best sit up and take notice of that disclaimer...as one of my 5th grade teachers (who is long gone, I am sure!) used to say, "it would behoove him to pay attention"! Oh...and I love the card too...letterpress on Newsprint, pure genius, indeed!
Posted by: Jan Hoyt | January 30, 2011 at 11:25 AM