SEE YOU IN THE NEW YEAR!

Wishing all of you a Happy New Year....hope it is a good one....I did not really make a resolution this year...every year it is to lose weight and maybe win the powerball....but both have never suceeded although I have lost some since last year.....so this year I'm just going to try to do better and what ever is thrown my way, enjoy, endure and exceed! Thanks to all who inspire...God Bless everyone!

Baby shower card / 2nd post for today!

Hello again! I just did this card in about 5 mins.....no lie! This card is for my cousins baby shower which is this saturday...they just had a baby girl...this is actually their 2nd shower... I used NA (which I don't use to much, don't know why because I like the cuts...)

The basinet is cut @ 3" the baby is cut @ .3/4"...added some ribbon and skittles and the inside reads :

This brings congratulations
and the warmest wishes too
Now that you have a brand new daughter
To share your life with you

For there's nothing any nicer
than a bouncing baby girl
to fill your home with happiness-
and your hearts with pride and joy!

Hope you enjoy...

Believe in the magic of Christmas / winter challenge!

Hello everyone....I have not been doing my layouts lately...I've been working on cards so I thought I would take some time and do this layout for this challenge....http://www.practicalscrappers.com/ ..come check this site out..This is also the friday sketch so 2 for one.....this challenge was a winter project...this lo is of my dd and santa and mrs.claus on the polar express train ride that we did at the beginning of this month..she loved it..and she does believe..I love doing these challenges they get my mojo following...which I need alot right now...

I used George for the circle cut @ 6"

and then at 4 3/4"

I used tink and friends for the magic 2 (under Santa) cut @ 5 3/4" added pearls

I also used t&F for the sparkle cut @ 2 3/4" and 3 1/2" added jems and pearls...

I used SB for the accent frame (on top) cut @ 5 3/4" added the word BELIEVE to it cut @ 1" with SB.

I then cut the accent frame again in pattern paper cut @ 5 1/2" and overlapped....I doodled and added the words in the magic of christmas!


Hope you all enjoy and hope everyone has a Happy New Year!

Joy!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and is getting ready for the new year....I hope this one is a better one...although this year was better than the last...I am going to try to make a card or a couple cards for Christmas everyday so I am ready for Christmas next year...I already have 5 done....this is my 5th one...I posted some of the others a couple days ago..so scroll down for more....

I used SB for the corners (sorry did not write down sizes)

I also used cb folders swissdots and birds with swirls...

I added green ribbon, the cardinal is from ww...

and I think that is all...thanks for stopping by and see you in the days to come!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

Hello everyone, I just wanted to say Merry Christmas , Happy Holidays and Have a Happy New Year to all of my scrap buddy friends.....I hope everyone stays safe! See you after the holidays...HUGS and KISSES!

Received some goodies today!

Hello everyone...a couple days ago I won the ITOP over at Dawn's blog http://creationsbydawn.blogspot.com and I received it today....but I did not just receive the ITOP , She sent me all of this...Rusty Pickle Panama Jack paper, some buttons, ribbon, lace, and a couple tags...thanks again Dawn and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Let it snow christmas cards!

It is a cold one here today...looks like we might have a white christmas too...I'm excited about that..I don't really like the snow but I love watching my dd play in it and if it is not on the roads it is a whole lot better. Anyway...I made 2 cards and thought I would post both together since they are similar.

I used WW and SB ....I cut the mittens @ 1 1/4"

Scallop circle is cut @ 3 1/4" and then layered with either another scallop or a plain circle cut @ 3", 2 3/4", 2 1/4", and then 2"...you can mix and match the scallop or circle at these sizes.

I also used ww cart for the title let it snow (on the one card) cut @ 1 1/4"

I added pearls on one, and jewels on the other...I used my cuttlebug swiss dots folder...( I use this one alot) , I wrote happy holidays on one card and then on the other used let it snow and added pearls to the snowflakes....very simple cards...then inside of one says let it snow (this is the one with happy holidays written on it) and the other says war holiday wishes...and finished inside...did not take pic of this..Thanks for looking...this might be my last cards until after the holidays...I will post some layouts once I finish those...I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

2nd post for today / Peace / christmas bird!

Here is another card and the 2nd post for today...I used SB for the scallop circle cut @ 3"

then lowered size to 2 1/2" for plain circle, and then lowered down one more size for the other circle..

I used WW cart for the bird cut @ 2" added black pearl for eye and also the peace cut @ 1" (I think)

I used SB also for the corner added more pearls to card and added some red ribbon... Used ms branch punch and wala another christmas card! Thanks for stopping by!

Christmas card!

Hi to all who stop by....I had to make a couple more christmas cards ...they keep coming in and I just keep sending them out....but I ran out so this is what I came up with on a whim.....I forgot to write sizes down....

I think the tree is cut @ 2 1/4" from the ww cart.

Debbie Mumm paper ...snowflakes and the sparkly blue....and added some pearls , also used snowflake cb folder (love embossing).

Well I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!

I Won the ITop!

Hello everyone...I just found out I won the Itop on Dawn's blog......she was giving this away as a blog hop prize....and I won...I never win..so thanks again Dawn...woo hoo a christmas gift for me!

Sheet music angel card!

Hi all!

This christmas card has no cricut...I got the sheet music online, inked it.

The angels in the star got online...

Inked ribbon and added gold bow...easy peasy!

3rd post for today / Mickey Wreath !

Hi everyone on this rainy dreary tuesday....It is suppose to change to snow later on....yuck! Oh well....for this card

I used Wreath cut @ 4" from the Christmas / Noel cart which I added snowwriter and some 3d paint, some stars, and some buttons (lollipop, candycane, and the stocking)

I used Mickey and friends cart for Mickey cut @ 2" and doodled on his ears

I used cuttlebug folder snowflakes in the background on shiny white paper..looks prettier in person..

I also added a red ribbon ....papers and ribbon are from stash...so not sure what they are from....Thanks for stopping by!

Eeyore card / 2nd post today scroll down!

Hi to all who stop by, follow or just comment....This is my 2nd post for today...I love how he turned out..

Card supplies

I used Wild card cart for the frame cut @ 5 5/8" (reminds me of a stamp)

I used P&F for EEYORE cut @ 2 1/4" and the snowflakes cut @ 1" and 1 1/4" with silver and white and added pink jewel to the middle.

Doodled on card and cut corners with a hole punch..added pearls to the corners...cb with snowflake folder...I love to cb. always adds something when I do this.

Tinkerbell Christmas

Hello everyone on this Tuesday morning...With Christmas just around the corner I have been trying to get all my cards made, sent and making sure my gifts are all ready....I had to make some more cards today since I received more in the mail and did not have enough to send out....this one is also for the mojo monday challenge...very easy card...love it....

I used Storybook for the scallop circle shadow cut @ 3" (silver) and then at 2 3/4" (white) and then a circle cut @ 2 1/2" (red) added some snow writer to give it some glitter...love the bling...

I also used Tink and friends for tinkerbell cut @ 2 1/4" (I have not used this cart alot...I don't know why because I love tink)

I used ek snowflake punch to the border of white background...added 2 ribbons, silver and then red with silver...

I added the extra snowflakes to the red circle and some blue pearls to the middle of them..also used ms branch punch for tink's hair piece...thanks for looking and for the challenge.

All Aboard / Polar Expess!

Good Evening on this Sunday afternoon....My family and I did not go anywhere today since it was freezing rain here....it did let up but it was bad this morning...so I hope everyone was safe today....This lo is of my dd Lillian (4 years old) , my sil's daughter Courtney (6 years old) and her fiances' son Ryan (5 years old)....We went on the Polar Express train ride in Ohio....it takes you to a town which they called the North Pole (it was set up with elfs and reindeer (live ones) , penguins, lights just like the north pole...they give you hot chocolate and cookies..just like in the movie...sing carols and had a blast....My sister, bil , neice and nephew were suppose to come but they ended up sick so they gave my sil , her fiance, daughter and son the tickets for free...these tickets cost $35.00 a piece so it would of cost them about $140.00...so my sister lost the money but gave it to them as a Christmas gift...This was so sweet of her...anyway enough about that....

I used Storybook for the scalloped accent (in the middle for photo) cut @ 5 1/4"
Accent frame (white and red) cut @ 5 1/4" which I journaled on
Also the title cut @ 2" "All Aboard" (this is the first thing the conductor says on the movie so I thought it was appropriate)

I also used HD for the flourish cut @ 2 1/4"

StoneScript for the Polar Express title on the train cut @ 1 1/8"

I used Christmas/Noel cart for the Train cut 3 times at 4" and added brads to the wheels and doodled with white gel pen...

I also used the bow from the bell on noel cart I think cut @ 2"

I added pearls , ms scallop punch and placed the polar express tickets behind the scallop frame so we always have this memory....Thanks for looking!

Last of my Cd ornaments/ Christmas gifts!

Hello to everyone who is a follower and who comes and visits....I have been pretty busy making these cd ornaments for my family and friends.....I only have one more to do...I made 16 of these...I had fun with everyone of these and they are all different...I took some of your suggestions on putting stickles or glitter on the edges of the cds..gives it a completed look...so thank you....I think all of these images where from Christmas/Noel Cartridge.

I used my ds to design these and make sure of the sizes...sorry forgot to write down all of the sizes but the circles cut and placed on cds were cut @ 4 3/4", I used snow writer to add the glitter to the outer edge...used 3d red paint on some and added confetti. If you would like to see them up close...click on photo...you can see more of the glitter...and details.

Entered into challenge!

Hello everyone...I know I already posted this one...but I entered it into the pratical scrappers challenge....thanks for the inspiration..I used WW cart for the dove, peace, and the poinsettia added some ribbon , ms branch punch and 3d foam white paint to tips of branches.

Some more cd ornaments!

I have been busy making these cd ornaments in time for Christmas....but here are a few more put together....I will post the last of them hopefully tomorrow....There are different carts that I used...I think they were JOTS...WW (for most of them) , Christmas / noel cart added some glitter glue, pearls and ms branch punch , with some 3d white foam paint to the ends of them..The snowman one is a pretty blue but showed up black ...oh well....TFL

Sneak peak at my CD ornaments!

Hello everyone on this monday night....I saw some of these cd ornaments being done and I thought wow how easy would that be....so I decided to make some...here are just a few....I have alot more to make....hopefully I get them done by next weekend and by Christmas....in 2 weeks is my mom's christmas party..the 19th...I would like to know if I should put 2 sides to this ornament or just one side....tell me what you think?

I used different carts...WW...SYI..JOTS...added pearls and 3d glitter paint...and 3d white foam for the poinsettas which are going on another ornament...haven't finished yet...added ribbon....ms branch punch....I think that is all. OH, I also used ds to weld some of it together....TFL

My 1st Village / Christmas gift!

Hello Everyone! I have not been on here for a while...my dd and I had the swine flu over Thanksgiving..but now we are feeling better...still have the cough and I have had a sore throat but nothing really to complain about...anyway...I wanted to make something for my gram since I made my mom a vintage calendar...I saw a village done on the cricut board and I thought that would be a good gift...so I decided to make one...never did this before so be kind....


I used WW for the striped house cut @ 4 3/4"...added ms drippy goo punch for icicles and used 3d shiny paint on them...can't really see it..I added some webbing I had left over from Halloween to the chimney for smoke...

Santa and Reindeer cut @ 2 1/2" 4 times (to make it sturdy) added wire to hold it in place...cut with christmas / noel cart...

Red House I cut @ 3 1/4" then added lights (buttons from Michaels) , added corded ribbon , 3d shiny paint to look like snow....added some more webbing to this chimney also... doodled christmas trees in the front and back window...

Wreaths were cut with Noel cart @ 1 1/2" 3 of them

The church cut @ 4 1/4" with WW cart added ms branch punch and pearls...also banner cut @ .34" noel solutions cart...added ms drippy goo punch also...the 3d paint is not quite dry yet but wanted to share this.

The trees cut @ 4 1/4" with ww cart and added 3d white paint for snow...I cb with swissdots.

Snowman cut @ 3 1/2" with ww cart also...I also cb with swissdots...The snow on bottom is webbing but added silver embossing powder which gives it a shine like snow... it is just added to white shiny cardstock and then underneath is chipboard 12 X 12 sheet to make it sturdy.....hope you enjoy I had fun making it....Thanks for looking

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Hi everyone...wanted to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving....My dd, dh and I were suppose to go to my mils (Wanda) for thanksgiving but my dd got the h1n1 flu on Monday and I got it Tuesday after taking her to the doctors to find out what she had they confirmed it was the swine flu.....today we have normal temps but we are still not feeling up to par yet...so this is why I have not been on here for a couple days...I hope no one gets this flu it hits harder and faster than the regular flu...temps run really high...it was scary for a couple days with my daughter...but her doctor perscribed tamaflu...don't know if I spelled that right....we are both on it and it seems like it works...so I would recommend this if you do get it..It cuts down the days and you fever...well enough about me..just wanted to let you know what is going on....and everyone be safe this holiday!

Relax/ birthday card!

Hello everyone...I made this card for my sister..her birthday is coming up in December ...I also did this for the mojo monday blog challenge....here is the link or you can click on the title Relax and it will take you too it...http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/....

The card is made from scraps...blues, and light purple...never used this color together before but it works...and I love how this turned out...looks better in person..everything does, doesn't it?

Anyway...the only cricut I used on this was the accent that I doodled RELAX on...it is from storybook cart cut @ 1 3/4" and layered about 3 times..


The stamp is from a friend on the cricut board...she sent me these awhile ago...so thank you...I colored the background with a light peach..showing up yellow...

I added sticker pearls...get at michaels...also plastic flowers by Making memories vintage finding...got for .34cents at Michaels....I added ribbon, and glitter glue to the bubbles and then added more pearls to look like bubbles..the water and bubbles were suppose to be blue but the glitter glue and the ink (which was dry) turned the bubbles puple...oh well...I still love it...

The inside says: The dishes will still be in the sink,

The laundry piled up high, but just remember it will all be there tomorrow! So take time for yourself and enjoy your day!

I'm thinking of putting a gift card for a massage and add some soft socks, some bath salts and I'm not sure what else...but along that theme..Thanks for looking.

Hello kitty vinyl with cardstock stickers!

Hello everyone...My dd who is 4 ,requested that I make her Hello Kitty stickers to put on her door of her bedroom....so since I have done tinkerbell like this before for her toybox..I thought why not!

What I did was cut the base of the hello kitty characters and accents(strawberry, present, butterfly and cherries) out of vinyl using the HK cart....

I got this vinyl at Lowe's for $1.00 last year...they are wall pops...I then cut the layers out of cardstock...glued them onto the vinyl with elmer's craftbond extra strength glue stick...goes on blue and then dries clear....this is what I used..don't know if anything else will stick to the vinyl...


I then added glitter to all of them...another request by my dd...she wanted them to sparkle...I let dry and put them on her door...cool huh? She just loves them...and when she gets tired of those..I will just tear down and start over..but better then buying the stickers in the store..her grammy came over today and saw them...she loved them too..and my dd could not wait to show them off..Well thanks for listening to rambling and thanks for stopping by...leave some love.

Penny's challenges # 15 / Happy Holidays!

Hello everyone on this terrific Tuesday...yep, I did another challenge....I have been on a roll....I had this in mind the other night but never got to it...and since this is due by Wednesday..I thought I better get it done.

Since it will be christmas sooner than we want to realize, I wanted to make a cute christmas card...I used JOTS for the ornaments cut @ 4" , shadowed in white...I did the theme with silver and gold...always loved them together...

The cute little angel, santa, and elf are stamps found them in $1.00 section at micheals...I just had to have these...well tell you the truth...I used my dd angel stamp..she let me borrow it..every time we go to michaels I let her pick out some stamps...she loves it...now back to the stamps...these are Recollections stamps.

I colored with my colored pencils and blended the colors with mineral spirits...I added shiny 3d glitter paint and some clear embossing powder to the angel...I also added some gold 3d paint to the halo.....then for the santa, I added 3d glitter paint to beard and hat...for the elf, I added some shiny paint...added pearls, ribbon and wala a card...this one was so easy..thank you to Penny for making up this challenge...I had fun doing this.

2nd post...scroll down...Family/SOUS challenge

Hello again....I made this layout on the crop and had this in mind for the sous challenge..here is the sketch I used.....




I used LAB for the lighthouse cut @5", the birds cut @ 1 3/4", I pop dotted them...

The flowers up the side...reminded me of coral which I cut this out with SB and ds to stretch it.... in 2 different colors...I cut tag (tucked away behind pic) with george cart and added raffia....I added brads, ribbon, used ms border punch..some burlap, and the title was done with SB (storybook)....I think that is all...I did not add pic since my printer ink is out right now..but wanted to post before friday...Thanks for looking and all the inspiration.

Favorite Passtime!

Hello everyone...I have not been on here for a couple days ...I been pretty busy and this weekend I went to a friends house and had a crop I only stayed for 7 hours and got a couple layouts done...well this is not one of them..but I finished this last night...so I thought I would post today...maybe later or tomorrow I will post the others...This is of my dd playing on her tire swing in our backyard...she loves it...any chance she gets she will want my dh or me to push her...anyway...to the layout..

I used dcwv blossoms and butterflies cardstock....I've been loving this paper lately...did not use it for a long while...

I used Tinkerbell and friends for the tree which I stretched to fit page in design studio....I cut part of it to fit on page..

I also used T&F for silvermist....great idea to add this from Wanda my mil....I always forget that I can add a character to a fun layout....so thanks again....

I think she was cut @ 4 3/4"...not sure about sizes as I forgot to write it down....oops...

I used SB for the title...favorite ..and the frame behind passtime...I think this was cut @ 2" ...passtime cut @ 1 3/4"...

used George for circle siloquette...used faux stitching....don't have sewing machine..so made my own and then zigzagged in white gel pen...

I also added ribbon...I think that is all...Thanks for all who inspire me!

Precious Memories (SOUS Challenge)

Hello everyone on this super saturday....I did another sketch at SOUS...I just love this challenges, so inspiring...when I saw this I thought this would be a cute layout with my dd on her 1st day of preschool..she was so precious with her new clothes, lunch box, and her new bookbag...she is only 4 but I just love these memories of her...come check out the blog at ....http://stuckonusketches.blogspot.com/

I used George for the circle behind all the flowers (can't really see it but it is there...cut @ 7 1/4"...

The swirls are from Home Decor cut @ 3" and (1 swirl) from GS cart cut at 2"

I used WIMG for the flowers (daisies) cut once at 3 1/2", 3 1/4" and 3" (hot pink and light pink) layered them all..used sandy's technique...where you score each petal and then curl them with a pencil or your finger..I used my finger...pop dotted some of them and then used glue dots for the rest which gave a 3d look...love this...Thanks to sandy for the inspiration and technique...keep them coming...always love to learn...

then I cut flowers again this time twice at 3", 2 3/4", and 2 1/2"... also in hot pink and light pink with brads that have sayings "Flowers" and "Happy"....

I used WIMG for the smaller flowers (blue and white) cut twice at 2 1/2", 2 3/4", 2 1/4" and then added a jeweled brad...

I used GS cart for the journaling tag...image10 = icon and blackout icon cut @ 3"

also used gs cart for the title PRECIOUS cut @ 2" doodled on it.

then Memories (jumbled) cut @ 1 1/4" and cut a piece of pink paper around it to make it stand out , doodled.

Used Home Decor for the butterflies cut @ 1 1/4", doodled on them, and also pop dotted to give 3d look...I used fiskars border punch for the 2 1/2" patterned paper on the side...I think that is all...Thanks again for this challenge...and Becky I just love what you come up with!