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About Me
- Chris Olsen, Glowbug
- Hi! I am Chris, also known as Glowbug on Splitcoaststampers. I live in Appomattox, VA. I so much enjoy blogging and the so many good friendships that have formed as a result. During my free time, I am creating cards or projects and I so enjoy Challenges. I have a very supportive husband, Scott, who understands my addiction and two young daughters,Meghan, 9 and Nicki, 12 years of age, who can't wait to get their hands on my stamps and embellishments. I was an elementary school teacher until my youngest was born. I have now been blessed with the opportunity to teach my two girls at home. I use stamping as a hobby or way to escape.
Blogroll
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Splitcoast stampers Alumni
Design Teams
ODBD Bread Basket
ODBD Design Team
My past dt sisters at ODBD
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Baby Fox1 day ago
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Coloring fun2 years ago
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Wonderful Christmas Ornaments3 years ago
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Natural Beauties ~ Power Poppy7 years ago
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Feel Better Soon9 years ago
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ODBDSLC268 Anything Goes10 years ago
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Happy Hump Day Everyone!! This week is an extremely busy week for me with blog hops and challenge posts. Today alone, I will have three different posts!! But....there is lots of inspiration and goodies to be shared as well!!
My first creation today, is in honor of St. Patrick's Day. I incorporated the new Your Next stamp challenge which is to use sparkle and the new Creative Belli challenge to use things beginning with "C" on your creation. The image is the darling Erin from Ireland(Irish Dancer) image from Your Next Stamp which I colored with copics.
My pennant flags are created with the pennant templates from Perfect Presentations designed by Leigh Ann Baird. They are very sparkly since it is black glitter paper but you can't see it well in the photo. My other piece of sparkle is the rhinestones.
Card recipe:
Paper: Die Cuts with a View Music stack
Accessories: Musical charm, rhinestones, copics, black stitched ribbon, ric rac
tools: Perfect Presentation pennant templates, MS Shell border punch, Spellbinders Jumbo Scallop Border Die,
The items beginning with C on my card is the crown, "Crystal", and charm.
Karen, Crystal , Kerri , Simonne, Beth, Maureen, Jenny, Dana, Diana
and Wendy
For more inspiration for the Creative Belli "Thinks beginning with "C" Challenge, please visit my dt sisters:
Anne Harmon, Ceal Pritchett, Chris Dickinson , Darsie Bruno, Holly Brown, Jessica Stockmeyer, Joan Ervin , Joy Hadden , Maria Matter , Robin Kirkpatrick , Robin Parker, Shelly Schmidt, Karen Walsh ,Mary Marsh . Beth Norman,Tamara Morgan If you should join us for the Creative Belli Challenge, please leave a direct link here.
challenges I am entering my creation in:
Stampin' B's - Use Bling Penny's Paper-Crafty - green Simon Says Stamp - anything goesHigh Hopes Stamps - Go GreenPaper Take Weekly - 3 of Something - 3 pennantsMake it Monday - anything goesStamp-N-Doodle - at least 2 things starting with "G" (green and gems)Stamp Fairy - GreenCard Cupids - GreenOne Stitch At A Time - Glitter & Gems (the pennants are glitter paper)Allsorts - Luck of the Irish ECP Challenges -GreenWee memories - Spring or Green ThemedCard Makin' Mamas - Delicious Doodles - use greenFairy Knoll - St. Patrick's DayFashionista Friday - St. Patrick's DayPatties Creations - go greenSew Many Cards - St. Patrick's DayTellen's Place - St. Patrick's Day something greenMeljens Designs - GreenShelly's Images - Something Green in honor of St Patrick's DayStamp Insanity Anything Goes, with a twist - A pop of Green or St Patty's day
I hope you will stop by again today as I also have two blog hop creations to share with you from Whiff of Joy challenges at 3 am EST (to celebrate the 100th challenge) and Whimsy at noon EST. Both hops will be full of inspiration and will have the opportunity to win some awesome prizes.
Thanks for stopping by and for your comments!! I hope you are in some way inspired by this creation.
hugs and blessings,
CHRIS
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Happy Tuesday All!! I hope you are all doing well and the week is going smoothly. Unfortunately my week did not start out the best ...while eating some raisins I crunched on something hard...never a good sign ...Yes, one of my teeth broke in half!!! Looks like I will be needing a cap on it....cha ching...cha ching...there goes more $$$$$$$$$. Oh well...guess it could always be worse.
Anywho...today is the last day of sneak peaks at Whimsy!! Yes, tomorrow at noon time is the Whimsy March Release Blog hop! Lots of fun images and sentiments this month!!
Today I would like to share a 3D Easter gift I created for a child using the Rainy Day Duckling Designed by Meljen's. I found these eggs at Walmart and filled it up with my fave chocolate...Lindt!! I colored my ducky with copics. The dp is from SEI. The glitter paper is SEI. I used my Lacey Circles die to frame my image as well as my classic circles. The sentiment is typed on my PC. The ribbon is Wrinkled ribbon from May Arts.
Many of my dt sisters have created something for a sneak peek...I am sure they have lots of inspiration for you!!
To take a peek, click on the links below....
Anywho...today is the last day of sneak peaks at Whimsy!! Yes, tomorrow at noon time is the Whimsy March Release Blog hop! Lots of fun images and sentiments this month!!
Today I would like to share a 3D Easter gift I created for a child using the Rainy Day Duckling Designed by Meljen's. I found these eggs at Walmart and filled it up with my fave chocolate...Lindt!! I colored my ducky with copics. The dp is from SEI. The glitter paper is SEI. I used my Lacey Circles die to frame my image as well as my classic circles. The sentiment is typed on my PC. The ribbon is Wrinkled ribbon from May Arts.
Many of my dt sisters have created something for a sneak peek...I am sure they have lots of inspiration for you!!
To take a peek, click on the links below....
Vicki
Thanks for stopping and for your comments!! Have a great day!
Challenges I am entering my creation in:
Clear It Out! - Buttons Going Grey With Scrap-Creations - 2 Anything Goes House of Gilli Pastel Colours with BlingLexi's Creations EasterMake it Monday - anything goesSquigglefly - Spring ThemeAly's Sunday Challenge Anything goesCheerful Stamp Pad - SpringCrafty Pad Use ButtonsOne Stitch At A Time - Glitter & GemsLet's Ink It Up NO DIGI and EmbossingStamp, Scrap and Doodle - Spring has SprungTotally Papercrafts - shaped (not square/rectangle) cardsCrafty Purple Frog - things with wingsCrafty Sentiments - Just ForYouPaper Crafting Journey - Things with Wings Stampin' B's - Use Bling Stampavie and More - birds
Thanks for stopping and for your comments!! Have a great day!
Hugs,
Chris
Monday, March 14, 2011
Happy Monday Everyone!! I hope you had a great weekend!! The weather was not as nice as they predicted yesterday but it was a great day for a nap after losing an hour of sleep with the time change. LOL!
Today I would like to share a creation I made with a super cute image from Stampavie's CHA Release.
Lacey is knee deep in moving boxes, but we the design team still had fun creating with her wonderful assortment of stamps! Just to remind everyone, any orders placed right will not ship out until March 20th.This week there is no Product Spotlight but....
Any orders of $25 or more placed during March 9th-19th will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Gift Certificate. And there is a 10% discount on orders placed during March 9-19th using discount code moving
I used the new Stampavie Fleur Gathering Flowers image. Isn't she darling. I had so much fun coloring her with copics. I also used the white tear drop lace, mauve silk ribbon from May Arts and a butterfly charm available at Stamp and Create!
Whimsy is having lots of sneaks today, for a complete list of where you can find these sneak peeks, click here.
challenges I am entering this creation in:
Shannon's Sentiments - DistressingStamp, Scrap and Doodle - Spring has SprungFairy Tale - something for a child or with a child's imageMake it Monday - anything goesPink Elephant Buttons, lace and ribbonSquigglefly - Spring ThemeStamp-N-Doodle at least 2 things starting with "G" (gold, glitter)Crafty Pad - Use ButtonsGingerloft - Use flowersOne Stitch At A Time - Glitter & Gems
Rainbow Lady's - Best FriendsSimon Says Stamp - anything goesPaper Pretties - ribbonPaper Shelter Challenge - lucky charmsClaudia & Co - recipe ..Stitching (real or faux), 2 patterned papers, buttons, a sentiment, circle, scallopsMy Time To Craft - JewelsCreative Craft Friends - laceRes-Q-Challenge - use just a touch of pink
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!! I so appreciate your comments!!
hugs and blessings,
CHRIS
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Happy Sunday Everyone!! I hope you are enjoying the weekend and that the weather is nice. My heart goes out to all in Japan with the Tsunami. I keep thinking and praying about all the devastation and what they must be going through. The weather is much better here today without rain and in the 50's. Could it be almost Spring?
Well today I am here to share the Stampin Sisters in Christ challenge. This week's host is the sweet and talented Linda.
Linda chose the verse:
Mat 6:21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
What do you treasure? Do you treasure earthly things...I think we all do to a certain extent. or... Do you treasure the Word Of God and what Christ has done for you. What you treasure is where your thoughts and energy's go. For example, I treasure the responsibility God has given me in being a mother. I dearly love my children and husband and how I go through my day is affected by them. So it is as a Christian, if you treasure your relationship with God and what He has done for you, you spend time in His word, pray, and you are Christ like in all you do (at least you try...we are all sinners and human and are not always perfect). My goal this week is to show more how much I treasure Christ, spending more time in devotions, showing love to others, and in prayer. Sometimes life gets so busy that we forget our "treasures" and where our focus should be.
Linda's challenge is:
Use something you treasure on your card - whether it be bling, flowers, something new or have been saving for a long time - show us your treasures!
Now if really did this challenge correctly I would have used scripture but I took this opportunity to ink up some Flourishes sets that I love but seldom have the chance to use. I used the last of my treasured lace from Wild Orchids (Boo Hoo). My real treasured item for this card though is my friends. I chose 3 items given to me in RAK's from friends whom I cherish. The sentiment is from the Strawberries stamp set available at Flourishes and it was given to me by my dear friend Crystal. The image is from Sweet Pea, my first ever Flourishes stampset!! The ruffled ribbon is from my dear friend Sabrina. The Lotus border die which I used on my card as a border is from my dear friend Grace. I also used my treasure Prima dp: Sparkling Spring.
When making this card, I decided to play with two of Flourishes challenges. The first is the FlourishesTimeless Tuesday challenge which is to use faux/real stitching. I used metallic silver thread and it may be hard to see but there is lots of stitching on this card. The second is the Flourishes "the cut above the rest" challenge which is to use punches or dies.
I colored the image with copics and cut it out with the Small Petite Ovals from Spellbinders using the "Out of the frame" technique. The sentiment is cut out with a SU oval punch and Spellbinders Fancy tags. The top scallop on the top of the card is punched with a MS Shells border punch. The dp is embossed with Soft Swirls from Cuttlebug.
For more inspiration for the Stampin in Christ Challenge, please visit my dt sisters:
Grace, Linda, Lisa, Peggysue, Randi (on leave), Meisje, Kristine, Sabrina, Marilynn and Rebecca.
For the full devotional and challenge details please visit the Stampin Sisters in Christ Challenge.
We want to thank our Sponsor, Simon Says Stamp, for the generous prize of Cat and Dog stampset.
Challenges I am entering my creation in:
Come check out her candy HERE and while you are there, peruse her awesome creations. Angela is uber talented and you will LOVE her blog!!!!
Have a great day!!
blessings,
Chris
Well today I am here to share the Stampin Sisters in Christ challenge. This week's host is the sweet and talented Linda.
Linda chose the verse:
Mat 6:21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
What do you treasure? Do you treasure earthly things...I think we all do to a certain extent. or... Do you treasure the Word Of God and what Christ has done for you. What you treasure is where your thoughts and energy's go. For example, I treasure the responsibility God has given me in being a mother. I dearly love my children and husband and how I go through my day is affected by them. So it is as a Christian, if you treasure your relationship with God and what He has done for you, you spend time in His word, pray, and you are Christ like in all you do (at least you try...we are all sinners and human and are not always perfect). My goal this week is to show more how much I treasure Christ, spending more time in devotions, showing love to others, and in prayer. Sometimes life gets so busy that we forget our "treasures" and where our focus should be.
Linda's challenge is:
Use something you treasure on your card - whether it be bling, flowers, something new or have been saving for a long time - show us your treasures!
Now if really did this challenge correctly I would have used scripture but I took this opportunity to ink up some Flourishes sets that I love but seldom have the chance to use. I used the last of my treasured lace from Wild Orchids (Boo Hoo). My real treasured item for this card though is my friends. I chose 3 items given to me in RAK's from friends whom I cherish. The sentiment is from the Strawberries stamp set available at Flourishes and it was given to me by my dear friend Crystal. The image is from Sweet Pea, my first ever Flourishes stampset!! The ruffled ribbon is from my dear friend Sabrina. The Lotus border die which I used on my card as a border is from my dear friend Grace. I also used my treasure Prima dp: Sparkling Spring.
When making this card, I decided to play with two of Flourishes challenges. The first is the FlourishesTimeless Tuesday challenge which is to use faux/real stitching. I used metallic silver thread and it may be hard to see but there is lots of stitching on this card. The second is the Flourishes "the cut above the rest" challenge which is to use punches or dies.
For more inspiration for the Stampin in Christ Challenge, please visit my dt sisters:
Grace, Linda, Lisa, Peggysue, Randi (on leave), Meisje, Kristine, Sabrina, Marilynn and Rebecca.
For the full devotional and challenge details please visit the Stampin Sisters in Christ Challenge.
We want to thank our Sponsor, Simon Says Stamp, for the generous prize of Cat and Dog stampset.
Challenges I am entering my creation in:
FlourishesTimeless Tuesday challenge stitching, Flourishes "the cut above the rest" challenge- punches or diesPaper Crafting Journey -Things with Wings (on tag) Samuel Taylor's Challenge - Butterflies (on tag) Southern Girls - Use Flowers, Incy Wincy Designs - pastel colors, Little Claire's - FlowersStampin' B's - Use BlinFor Fun-SpringLadybug Crafts-Spring ColorsSimon Says... ~ Anything GoesCraft Your Passion #48 ~ Anything Goes
Aly's Sunday Challenge ~ Anything GoesCard Cupid ~ Anything GoesSend a Smile 4 Kids #5 ~ Anything GoesABC Challenge ~ P is for PearlsTotally Gorjuss - Pearls and Lace Catch The Bug - Scallops Raise The Bar - create your own G.R.E.E.N. acrostic(g-green leaves, r-ribbon, e-embossing, e-embellishment, n-Nestie)The Rubber Cafe - Favourite DiePaper Pretties - ribbonMy Time To Craft - JewelsSentimental Sundays - Sentiment plus anything goes
Speaking of treasures! My very dear and treasure friend Angela has AWESOME blog candy. She has so much that she has 3 separate candies. Here is just one:
Speaking of treasures! My very dear and treasure friend Angela has AWESOME blog candy. She has so much that she has 3 separate candies. Here is just one:
Come check out her candy HERE and while you are there, peruse her awesome creations. Angela is uber talented and you will LOVE her blog!!!!
Have a great day!!
blessings,
Chris
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Happy Saturday Everyone! After taking a few days of blogging, I am back. I still did not get near done as I would have liked but it was great to take a small break.
Today I have two cards to share with you!! The first is for the ODBD Shining the Light challenge.
Since this is the week of ODBD's Third Anniversary, we are having a special 3rd Anniversary challenge of using Pearls or Leather (this can be real leather or suede or faux leather or suede- it can be the technique for these as well) or pearls (pearls, pearl paper, pearl glimmermist, etc).
Leather is the traditional anniversary gift sent for a three year anniversary and pearls is the gem.)
Leather is the traditional anniversary gift sent for a three year anniversary and pearls is the gem.)
To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a special prize, a $25 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Thursday, March 17. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.
While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by March 17 at 8 p.m. EST.If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword is ODBDSLC52. When creating your posts on blogs please include a link to the challenge.
For my creation, I used pearls.
After playing along with Splitcoast's Technique Lovers challenge this Monday...to make a shaped card, I had to go untraditional with my card. I decided it would be fun to make the shape of two eggs for an Easter Card. The sentiment is from the Daffodil tags stamp set from Our Daily Bread Designs. It is cut out with SU oval punch die and framed with a Fancy tags die which I cut out with my Grand Caliber. The flowers are from the Sing To the Lord stamp set and are colored with copics. The silk bow is tied with the bow easy. The one oval is embossed with Script using my cuttlebug.
. Card Recipe:
Stamps used: Sing to the Lord, Daffodil Tags
Paper: Prima Madeline, Bitter Chocolate, Very Vanilla, American Crafts Glitter Paper
Accessories: Pearls, lace, butterfly charm, Blue Silk Ribbon from May Arts, Fancy Tags die, Provocraft Script folder (Cuttlebug),Labels 16 Spellbinders, Grand Caliber Machine, Butterfly charm
For more inspiration for this challenge, please visit my dt sisters:
Lori- guest designer
To join the challenge, please link your creation here.
Stampin' B's - Use Bling
For Fun-Spring
Ladybug Crafts-Spring Colors
Pixie Cottage-Sketch and/or Easter
Ladybug Crafts-Spring Colors
Pixie Cottage-Sketch and/or Easter
Simon Says... ~ Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion #48 ~ Anything Goes
Aly's Sunday Challenge ~ Anything Goes
Card Cupid ~ Anything Goes
Send a Smile 4 Kids #5 ~ Anything Goes
ABC Challenge ~ P is for Pearls
Secret Crafter #125 ~ Flowers for Mom
The Crafty Pad #111 ~ Ribbon
Craft Your Passion #48 ~ Anything Goes
Card Cupid ~ Anything Goes
Send a Smile 4 Kids #5 ~ Anything Goes
ABC Challenge ~ P is for Pearls
Secret Crafter #125 ~ Flowers for Mom
The Crafty Pad #111 ~ Ribbon
Lexi's Creations #35 ~ Easter Creation
Totally Gorjuss - Pearls and Lace
Catch The Bug - Scallops
Totally Papercrafts - shaped (not square/rectangle) cards
Craft Us Crazy - anything that reminds you of nature (flowers
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My Next creation is for the Whimsy Stamps Sneak Peek!! On March 16 there will be a new release with some fun image and sentiments designed by Crissy Armstrong, Melissa Jenkins (Meljen's), Kenny K and Ann Vento of Raindrop Echo designs.
For my sneak peek I decided to use the Time Flies Stamp set designed by Ann Vento. I just love the sentiments. There is also a stop watch image in this stampset which I used on my dp behind my sentiment. Unfortunately the sentiment covers it up so it is hard to tell what it is. The dp is from one of my fave paper stacks, Prima Madeline. The sentiment is cut out with my oval scallops and classic spellbinders dies, It is framed with the labels 14 die then layered in a square framed with Scalloped Squares (also spellbinders)
Card Recipe:
Stamps: Sneak Peak of Time Flies from Whimsy Stamps
Paper: Prima Madeline
Accessories: button (Recollections), lace, MS Butterfly punch, pearls, Spellbinders Labels 14, Lacey Squares, and Ovals
Stamps: Sneak Peak of Time Flies from Whimsy Stamps
Paper: Prima Madeline
Accessories: button (Recollections), lace, MS Butterfly punch, pearls, Spellbinders Labels 14, Lacey Squares, and Ovals
For more sneak peeks, please visit my dt sisters:
Challenges I am entering this creation in:Incy Wincy #84 ~ Pastel Colors
ECP Challenges - Green
Card Makin' Mamas - - something green
Delicious Doodles - use green
Patties Creations - go green
Raise The Bar - create your own G.R.E.E.N. acrostic
(g-green, r-ribbon, e-embossing, e-embellishment, n-Nestie)
Meljens Designs - Green
Stamp Insanity - Anything Goes, with a twist - A pop of Green
Freshly Brewed - 3 or more patterned papers
Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend!!blessings,
Chris
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