Monday, March 29, 2010

PS challenge / mother's day card!




Hello everyone...yes another challenge...this will probably be the last one for the month...Pratical scrappers wants you to use rubons...so I did a little bit different. I did use rubons but I rubbed them onto pattern paper and then cut them out...

I also used pearls for the inside of the flowers and for the butterfly..added ribbon and cb with swissdots and swirls...used a corner punch and wala another challenge done...thanks for stopping by..oops the inside is going to have a mothers day poem not sure if this one is for my sil...I think she will love it. Be sure to leave a comment and if you are not a follower please sign up to be one...I love to see new followers and comments..thanks!

Friday, March 26, 2010

Friendship blooms/ps challenge / 2nd entry and 2nd post for today!






Hello everyone...I am not able to add pic to cricut.com still figuring this out...but I thought I will post this one here too...this is another entry for Ps challenge....The paper is old, the ms punch is about 2 years old...the ae cart I had for over a year and more...

I used HK for title friendship cut @ 1 1/2"
Hk cut @ 3"
Flowers cut @ 1 1/2" (3) times

I used AE cart for the flowers that are black,white, yellow and pink cut @ 3 1/2"
, 3", and 2 3/4"

Tear drop for the title blooms cut @ 1"

also used skittles which are older than 1 year....thanks for stopping by and hopefully I entered this and my other layout on time...

Falling 4 you / PS challenge/1st entry!





Hello everyone..I have not posted alot in a while since I have been having computer problems..never had so many in life until I got this new laptop with windows 7...I cleared all the viruses their were 4...oh well...sometimes I guess that happens..
having a better day today so I am posting this lo for the Pratical scrappers challenge..http://www.practicalscrappers.com/ ...

I did not get to enter this sketch also on last friday so I am combining it with this challenge..they want you to use something that you've had for over a year.

On this lo I used my K&company adhesive chipboards that I've had over I think 2 years.

I also am using my dcwv summer stack that I had for a couple years now.

I used HD for the flourish (cut out twice)

I used stonescript for the title F is cut @ 2 1/2" and alling was cut @ 1 3/4" (which this cart is also something I had for over a year)

I cut the 4 @ 3 3/4 from stonescript

the chipboard arrow and the chipboard corner is from over a year ago....thanks for stopping by...going to enter a 2nd entry when I come back from dropping off my dd.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Sweet blogger award!




Hello everyone..this is my 2nd post for today and also my 2nd blogger award...thanks to Nanne for this one..http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com/...scroll down for the other one...Nanne is so so sweet to give this too me..so very creative too...Now I have to pass this on to 5 others...their are alot more ladies that are so deserving but half of you already received this award so I am sending this on to some others.

1.)Kelly @ http://kreativekornerbykelly.blogspot.com/ she is such a talented and sweet woman..go check out her creations..

2.)Sherri @ http://sherrisllc.blogspot.com/

3.) Rose @ http://roseshappyplace.blogspot.com/ she is also very sweet...she always takes the time to say sweet comments..

4.) Donna @ http://donnamundinger-popsicletoes.blogspot.com/ she always have nice things to say and so very creative..

5.) sarah @ http://sarahs-little-creations.blogspot.com/ go by and check her out...

thanks for stopping by..

Blogger award!




Hello everyone..I received another beautiful blogger award last week just been so busy that I did not get to it...so here goes...The rules are I have to thank the person who gave this to me..so thank you Debbie..http://debbiebakk.blogspot.com/

click on title and it will take you to her blog...then I have to tell 7 things about myself and also give this award to 15 others...so here goes..

1.) I love being a mom
2.) I am a christian
3.) I do try to go to church every sunday...sometimes miss.
4.) Love being a aunt to 2 beautiful nieces, and one cute nephew
5.) love blogging and meeting new friends
6.) Love to craft with paper, ribbon, you name it I love it...
7.) Love chocolate (who doesn't)

okay now for some new friends and old ones to receive this award...

1.)http://scrappingandcraftingwafarley.blogspot.com/
2.)http://brendasjoy.blogspot.com/
3.)http://preciousmem.blogspot.com/
4.)http://anothermdcrabbie.blogspot.com/
5.)http://scrap-making.blogspot.com/
6.)http://aplaceformycards.blogspot.com/
7.)http://cropaholicscorner.blogspot.com/
8.)http://brendaneuberger.blogspot.com/
9.)http://caique-momma.blogspot.com/
10.)http://charmedcrafts.blogspot.com/
11.)http://texasstampinmamaw.blogspot.com/
12.)http://grammashouseofcards.blogspot.com/
13.)http://ilovemythreesons.blogspot.com/
14.)http://lindascraftycreations.blogspot.com/
15.)http://queenbeesmusings.blogspot.com/

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Update....

Hello everyone...sorry I have not been answering my email..since friday I have not been able to send email...verizon hopefully is fixing the problem...called them today still nothing..they are suppose to call me back today at 6:00pm to resolve this..I hope so this is so frustrating...on a good note I am able to view some of the comments on another email + I got 2 blog awards, one last week and one today..I have also been really busy....since it has been nice here except today rainy..My dd , dh and I have been spending time outside , walking and playing in my dd's new sand..we got rid of the old sand since their were bugs in it from last year..well thanks for listening to me, will stop by later to post my awards...thanks for being patient!

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Sorry for not answering email!

Hello everyone....Verizon is fixing the server they are changing things around so I am having trouble receiving my email. If I do not get back to you this is why..They said it should of been fixed yesterday but still is not...I will let you know when I am back up and running...I was also hacked online on friday, this is not the cause of my email not working...be patient while they are upgrading verizon customers..Thanks so much!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

PS and mojo monday challenge / chipboard easel card!





Hello everyone....I decided to do another challenge but this is actually 2 challenges, 2 different blogs..the 1st one is

Pratical Scrappers @ http://www.practicalscrappers.com/

2nd on is Mojo Monday @ http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/

PS wants you to use chipboard...on my easel card I used chipboard corners

chipboard oval, chipboard flowers on the chipboard circle...also I cb the chipboard circle with swissdots....

I added pearls and ribbon, inked almost everything, the flower inside is a sizzix flower that I cut on my cb and got for only $3.00 at Joann's yesterday...

I also added snowwriter glitter to the flower, and added button..

AT the mojo challenge they did a sketch.....





Thank you for stopping by..and wish me luck!

Monday, March 15, 2010

Higher Daddy Higher / OCC Challenge!







Thank you for stopping by and checking my blog out...don't forget to scroll down for more of my creations, feel free to follow too...

I made this lo of my dd and dh , this was a pic from last year at Idlewild...my dd had to ride the farriswheel about 3 times in a row..she loved it..and she kept saying lets go higher...this is where I got the title..so I used this lo for the occ challenge...they are having a color challenge..see top pic for colors...or check out their blog @ http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/

carts I used = Pooh font for the clouds, OA for the title, I used swiss dots , and hounds tooth cb folders, used a rough sanding file for the blue paper with the swiss dots to distress (didn't show up well) ,

I also inked the clouds, journaled on bottom of paper in white gel pen (one of my favorite tools) , then I also doodled around page...and staggered the pics , used a corner punch...I think that is all.

Happy Mother's day Easel Card!





Hello everyone...I thought I would make another easel card..yeh I know another one? but I really love these...I also wanted to make it kind of springy...if that is a word?

Card recipe: Used Ds (so some of the sizes I forget)

Pooh and Friends cart for the grass

PDDU for the fence and ivy

SB for the bird

Syi for the bird house (just love it)

Stonescript for the live, laugh, love (words) (can't see to well but really pretty in person)

SB also for the accent blackout Shift R cut @ 3 1/2"

Happy cut with SB at .1/2"

WIMG for the flowers cut @ 2", 2 1/4", and 1 3/4"

I used glitter paper for the flowers and added a jewel to each one...I also used a small butterfly punch (butterflies punched out in white) and then doodled so they look like they are flying...I also doodled on the fence and the bird house, around edges of card...love to doodle and use white pen...added lace ribbon and vintage buttons...hope you enjoy!

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Won grand prize at Pratical Scrappers!

Wow I can't believe I won the pratical scrappers challenge for using white pens on a layout or card...this was their challenge...I did the cute as a bug layout posted below.




Thank you so much for these challenges..They really get my mojo flowing.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Brand spankin new Gear / SOUS Challenge!







Hello everyone....I did this sketch for the SOUS Challenge @ http://stuckonusketches.blogspot.com/ They wanted you to use pattern papers and do something out of your comfort zone...well I usually don't use alot of pattern papers all together, and I also don't use black, whites and pinks together...but love how this turned out..I used 3 different pattern papers...They other thing I usually do that I did not do on here was I use alot of flowers and flourishes so doing this one without it was a little challenging but I enjoyed making this today...I did change the sketch alittle.

This lo is of my beautiful 4 year old dd...she had been asking me to play soccer since last year but last year I could not sign her up since it was already in the season...so this year she asked me again and I said sure why not....she needed all the gear...so we went out today and got her the pink / black shoes, pink / black shinguards, the socks and the package included a ball so I let her pick it out and she picked purple...her favorite color.She can not wait to play.

Layout recipe:

SB = Marquee2 cut @ 7"

GS = Image 45-s (with journaling on it) cut @ 4 1/2"
Title brand spanking new cut @ 2"
Arrows (2 different ones) black and white cut @ 3 1/4"

I also used Mickey font for "GEAR" cut @ 2"

I doodled the lo pink mat, the arrows, the title, journaled and used ricrac (which I usually don't use that either....) thanks for looking and I loved playing along with the Sous challenge...thanks for getting my mojo back...needed that!!!

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Happy birthday mom!






Hello everyone...today is my mom's birthday...she is a very pretty, kind, gentle hearted woman...and I love her so much...so I wanted to send her Happy birthday wishes from the bottom of my heart. Since today is her birthday I can post this now...I made her this easel card and box....and I also duplicated this lo for her that I made a while ago for my books. I hope she enjoys it as much as I did making them...

Card recipe:

6X12 easel card
added pic from online
used EK success antique border punch...used stamp with birthday wishes.
Scallop punch from MS added ribbon

Box was cb with swissdots
Used SB for the corners and for the frame in the middle

George cart for the birthday blessings...

Then I made the lo...don't remember which carts and sizes because I made it a while ago.....thanks for stopping by.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Cute as a bug!






Hello everyone...update on my dd her fever is gone she has been playing today, not sure what it is, that she had...or has? I looked for new teeth but does not look like it..so hopefully it was just a 24 hour thing...we'll see in the next few days..anyway...I created this lo of my dd (this pic was taken at her preschool christmas program last year) ...but I loved these colors together so I used this pic...I also made this for the pratical scrappers challenge, they want you to use white pens or white markers...so come check them out... http://www.practicalscrappers.com/

I designed most of it on ds...I finally got it up and running on my laptop today and this is what I made...Let me know what you think..be honest!!not brutally though!

I used George, HD, and WIMG carts...

I also doodled in white pen and black gel pens...doodled the stems in white on the leaves and also added some squiggly lines..added pearls to ladybugs, and doodled around page..I think this one turned out pretty good, I also added crystal glitter glue to the flowers and crumbled the big flower , inked and then added ribbon and button and also the glitter glue to that...love how it turned out...thanks for stopping by.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Another blog award!



Hello everyone...Let me start by saying that my dd is sick again today...she woke up with a fever..so she will not being going to preschool today..she was fine all weekend..my how things happen fast...on a good note...I received this blog award today from Leanne...http://createdbyleanne.blogspot.com/...she is such a creative lady. So thanks again Leanne. I did receive this about a week ago too...so I am going to change the rules alittle.

I already named several things about myself, and also gave this to 15 of my followers...so this time around...I am going to send this on to all my followers...

I am so honored to have so many talented friends who always give me such sweet comments...so I hope all of you don't mind me changing this up!!!!! Please feel free to pick up your blog award and than post who it was from...also name 7 things about yourself.thanks for stopping by.

Friday, March 5, 2010

Hop into Spring!






Hello everyone.....It is a sun shining day today, still cold but beautiful...so while I was hanging out at my mom's today (which I also got her into scrapbooking at christmas time) I came up with this lo....I love the colors and details of this one..It looks alot better in person..you can't really see the glitter or the detail really good.....I had alot of fun doing this...

Layout recipe...

PSB = Tallborder grass with flowers cut @ 2" three times

TearDrop (my free cartridge) cut the title "HOP" cut @ 2"

Then the into was cut @ 1 1/2" with td also.

I used George for the oval (eggs) cut @ 1 1/2", 1 3/4" and 2 1/4"

SYI for the bunny cut @ 3" added googly eyes and made the paws using George (ovals) cut @ .1/2"

SYI also for the chick cut @ 1 1/4" twice, catipillar cut @ 1 3/4" added googly eyes

DC for the Eggs in basket cut @ 2", 2 1/2", 3", and 3 1/4" some of these are tucked behind the grass.

SB for the Frames cut @ 5" and then at 4 1/2"

SB for the butterflies cut @ 2" shift V, shift C cut @ 1 1/2" and then shift V tallborder cut @ 1 1/4"....

I used gel pens for the chicks eyes, added epoxy stickers to the flowers and butterfly in the corner, used inks on the basket and then doodled and made a weave on it...I also used gel pen for the bunny ears and whiskers, added googly eyes to the bunny and catipillar...Thanks for looking...

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Celebrate easel card / box






Hello everyone! I love doing these easel cards , so simple but you can add so much...I have a couple boys and guys birthdays coming up ...not sure who this one will be for..but I will have it when I need it..I also did this one for pratical scrappers challenge...they wanted you to use ink..so I inked everything...hope you like..

Card recipe :

Sweet treats cart for the party hat cut @ 3 1/4" (I made 2 ) one for the box and one for the card...added a pompom to one of them and then a skittle to the other one.

and for the favor cut @ 1 3/4" (on front of box)

George cart for the stars, one at 4", 2 at 2 1/2", and then 2 more at 2" doodled and inked them...

also used ST for the happy birthday cut @ 2" .....enjoy...thanks for stopping by.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

HK Easel Card/box!





Hello everyone! A while back I made a card for my dd with HK Easel card but I kept looking at it and thought it is too small...so I made another one for her for her 5th b-day coming in May...This time I made it 6X12 and scored at 3 and 6"...

She already saw it but thinks it is for someone else...she approved of it...she said " I hope this is my card...I loooooove it! "

Carts used =

Hello Kitty

hk cut @ 3"

clouds cut @ 2" and then at 1 1/2" twice

Happy Birthday cut @ 2"

Present cut @ 2 1/4"

cupcake cut @ 2 1/4"

George cart

hexagon shadowed cut @ 2 3/4"

Sweettreats

sprinkled with fun saying cut @ 1 1/2"

added ribbon, button, computer generated saying " flying by to wish you" , cuttlebugged the hexagon with swissdot folder, used paperglaze on ballons and gift, and the saying, also used glitter glue on the present bow, and 3d paint for HK bow and scarf...thanks for stopping by.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Bird Aviary!






Hello everyone...1st lo for March, can you believe it's march already..time sure flies...speaking of time flying..this lo is of my dd when she was 2 years old , she is now 4..will be 5 in May..I took these pics at a bird aviary in Pgh, Pa...they have all kind of birds. My dd was very excited to see all the birds..one bird scared her it came down to look at her , I guess it thought she had food...

Layout recipe:

LAB = B cut @ 1 3/4"
= ird cut @ 1 1/2"
= A cut @ 1 3/4"
= vairy cut @ 1 1/2"

also Leaf 2 cut @ 2 1/2"

George = oval cut @ 6"

SB = tall border shift 4 cut @ 2"

= bird cut @ 2 5/8" cut off feet added epoxy stickers for eye. doodled

I also added ribbon bows, brads, tag with journaling, doodled and wala a lo....not to thrilled with this one...but one more down tons to go....I think I lost some of my mojo so when some of you find it send some my way....thanks for stopping by.