Danni's Dreams

Heartsy Mae

2012-01-28T19:56:00.001-08:00

Just playing around today with a new digi, Heartsy Mae, from Some Odd Girl and a Taylored Expressions Key Ingredient Kit from January 2011.

I also wanted to say thank you to those of you who have continued to visit and leave me comments! I truly appreciate it! I haven’t had a chance to visit lately as I’ve been spending time with Sam and the kids as he is leaving for a month beginning Monday. He’ll still be in the States and I will be able to talk to him almost daily so it’s all good, but I’m a bit out of practice..LOL!

Anyhoo, I hope to visit you all more often soon!! Hugs to you all! :)

The little details~ digi-Heartsy Mae, Taylored Expressions Jan. 2011 Key Ingredients Kit, copics, scrappers floss, SU dazzling details,

copics~ cheeks- R20, R30, skin- E11, E00, E000, eyes- G28, G24, hair-E57, E39, E35, E08, pants- C1, C3, C5, vest- V12, V15, shirt- R81, R83, R89, shoes- C9, C7

Valentine Swap Cards

2012-01-28T13:48:00.001-08:00

I don’t know what possessed me but I signed up for a swap on one of the yahoo groups I’m in. I needed to make 5 cards--they can be the same or different (I chose the same, which is rare for me)-- with a Valentine theme, using ribbon and the sketch provided. I would’ve been fine, I think, with the Valentine theme and ribbon but the sketch threw me but anyhoo, I didn’t want to be a flaker so I did my best, although I am going to be late with these so I still might be a flaker, sigh.

The sketch~

My results~

SCACD has fun new goodies~

New Make It Crafty Fairies!! See them HERE!
New Crafter’s Workshop Templates (some designed by the talented Victoria Case)!! See them HERE!
Memory Box Dies back in stock! See them HERE!
lots more fun, new goodies coming!!

And….LOTS of SCACD fun coming this week!! Yay!!

The little details~ TAC-Valentine Mice, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, SU punches, corner rounder, Cuttlebug Musical Flourish embossing folder, SEI With All My Heart, ribbon, Cuttlebug Swiss Dot embossing folder,

copics- mouse- W4,W2, W0, E01, mailbox- E35, E31, E43, E42, R08, grass- G14, G09, sweater- B37, B34, hearts/envelope- R83, RV10, R35, R81, R39, flowers-YR07, shadow-BG10

Iris in Pink

2012-01-26T17:12:00.001-08:00

Finally having a moment to sit down and get one of the images I used in my masking tutorial onto a card! This is the sweet Iris from the Spring Flora Fairies.

For this sweet fairy I sponged ink around her when she was all masked off. I think it gives it a nice effect.

The little details~ Iris, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, SEI With All My Heart-discounted right now!!, nestabilities, SU Bashful Blue ink, Martha Stewart punch, SU punch, Crafts-Too Spots embossing folder, DecoArt Glamour Dust Ultrafine glitter paint , stardust stickles,

FBW #187

2012-01-25T00:00:00.000-08:00

It’s Wednesday so that means it’s time to flutter with Flutter By Wednesday’s!!! Be sure to visit the blog to find out how you can play along! And be sure to visit my Flutter By Team for lots of inspiration! Links are on my sidebar!!

Before I get to my creation today I wanted to share that I have a tutorial on the SCACD store blog, Follow Your Heart, so be sure to head on over there and check it out (I used some adorable fairies for the tutorial!!).

This week our challenge at FBW is to use embossing-any kind, with our butterfly, fairy or angel. Here’s what I came up with using 3 Wishes from Sylvia Zet for SCACD, which is discounted right now!! My embossing is hard to see but I embossed the scallop circle behind the image and the die cut leaves with a Cuttlebug embossing folder--I then went over the embossing with a VersaMark ink pad to try and make the embossing more noticeable.

The little details~ 3 Wishes, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, Basic Grey Sugar Rush, nestabilities, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, VersaMark, Prima flower, SU Little Leaves die, Zva Creative Pearls, stardust stickles,

Copics used- skin- E21, E000, E00, cheeks- R20, R30, fairy skin- E00, hair- E35, E31, YR20, leaves- YG05, flowers- R35, R24, R08, Y17, “dots” in hair/by hair- R46, dress- YR09, YR07, YR04, YR02, present- B16, B12, stars- Y08, fairy hair- E23, fairy dress- V25, fairy wings- V01, shadows- C1, BG10

Wryn and Wren

2012-01-23T20:47:00.001-08:00

I couldn’t resist getting a few of the new Wryn digi’s from Tiddly Inks, oh so cute. This one is Wryn and Wren.

A huge thank you to all who have sent cards for Abbi!! I am mailing out the first batch tomorrow! Thank you!! If you aren’t sure what I’m talking about, you can read the details <HERE>!

The little details~ digi- Wryn and Wren, copics, Cuttlebug Seeing Spots embossing folder, Bo Bunny Crush, ric-rack, colored staples,

Copics- skin- E000, E00, E21, hair- E49, E59, E25, dress- R32, R35, R37, 0 colorless blender for dots, socks- R32, bird- B05, B02, B01, Y17, shoes- E43, E42, E41,

Working on a few things…

2012-01-23T01:00:00.000-08:00

I’m busy working on a few things for later this week and next, so nothing new to share quite yet.

Why not pop on over to the SCACD store blog, Follow Your Heart, and check out what’s new at SCACD! Lots of fun goodies and more on the way!!

Have a happy day!!

Getting into the groove

2012-01-21T22:10:00.001-08:00

It seems like forever since I sat down to create, almost a week, ack!! I had to remedy that--right away!

With the power outage we moved Jade, my parakeet, downstairs so she’d be warm and with us. Turns out she really enjoys being downstairs with everyone so we decided to leave her down there. I miss her in my craft room but man, she sings and chirps up a storm now so it’s all good!

With her in mind it made me think of this cute stamp, New Friends by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD and I thought it was the perfect stamp to get me back into the crafting mode!!

Here’s what I came up with~

I also wanted to say thank you for the cards that are starting to come in for Abbi! If you haven’t read my request for cards, please take a moment to read about it <HERE>! Thanks!!

The little details~ New Friends, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, copics, Basic Grey Out Of Print, buttons, scrappers floss, SU Pretty in Pink ink,

Copic colors~ cheeks-R20, R30, skin- E000, E00, E21, hair- E39, E18, E99, YR23, pants- G94, G82, G24, patch- BG18, BG13, shirt- R83, R81, RV10, YR02, barrette- R83, RV10, shadows- W3, BG10, bird- E43, E41, BG000,

Whew….

2012-01-21T12:59:00.001-08:00

Well, I wanted snow…I got snow, around 7-9 inches of snow. And then we got ice. Lots of ice. And then we lost power…for 40 hours!! Eek!! Just got it back on today so now I’m playing catch up so bear with me for a few days while I get back in the swing of things.

And can I just say that even though we did fine and it wasn’t horrible…I definitely can say I LOVE having electricity and all my gadgets!! hehe!!

Hope everyone else is doing well!

Little Miss Muffet Challenge #27

2012-01-19T00:00:00.000-08:00

When I won the Little Miss Muffet Challenge, not only did I win some cute digi’s but also the chance to be a guest designer for their next challenge…which is today!!

The challenge is to use the colors~ Blues and Creams. I’m more of a “white” gal so the cream was a challenge but it does make such a pretty combo.

Here’s what I came up with using one of my new digi’s, Camila. I used Smooch Illuminate on her legs to make it look like she has tights on, although I couldn’t capture the shimmer in the photo, sigh.

Have you seen my post <HERE>? Can you help??

The little details~ digi-Camila, copics, Smooch Illuminate, Kaisercraft Tea at Elsie’s paper, Martha Stewart punch, Smooch-Banana Custard, SU Dazzling Details,

Copics used: (I’m trying to be better about this as I’ve had several of you ask for me to list copics. I will try my best!)

skin- E000, E00, E21--cheeks- R20, R30--eyes- B26--hair- Y23, E53, E50--skirt and headband- B21, B23--vest- B26, B24--shirt- B12, B14, YR20,YR21--buttons- B26--scarf- YR21, YR20--flower- B02, B00, YR02--boots- E43, E42, E41--shadows- C1, BG10

FBW #186

2012-01-18T00:00:00.000-08:00

Today is another Flutter By Wednesday Challenge! Be sure to check out the blog for all the details on how you can play along!! Be sure to visit my Flutter By Team for lots of fluttery inspiration--links on my sidebar.

I don’t have a creation for you quite yet but I hope to have it done soon. Time sort of wandered away from me with the family home for the long weekend.

If you haven’t already, won’t you read my post <HERE>, can you help?

I’ll be back soon!!

Lily

2012-01-17T00:00:00.000-08:00

Have you ordered your sweet Spring Flora Fairies yet? I just totally {heart} them and their sisters, the Fall Flora Fairies!

Today I’m sharing sweet Lily. I think it would be so fun to be a fairy living amongst all the pretty flowers and of course, butterflies! What kind of fairy would you be?

Please take a moment to read my post <HERE>--can you help?

The little details~ Lily, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, paper from my older than dirt stash, nestabilities, SU scallop border punch, Martha Stewart punch, Viva Decor Pearl Pen-Light Blue, Stardust stickles, Doodlebug sticker jewels,

Can you send a card? or a few?

2012-01-16T00:00:00.001-08:00

I have been trying to figure out a way to help a friend and finally had my “light bulb” moment --do what you do best, make and send cards!

I met this friend and her family when we were stationed in Germany--almost 13 years ago! We were pretty close but as time moved on and we moved and such we lost touch but then found each other on Facebook.

This family has been through SO much!! They have 3 beautiful girls, Kylee, Abbi and Madi. The mom, Stef, has had her own health issues but now the family is facing something so super scary!

I remember visiting the hospital when Abbi was born…and still picture her as a little baby but she’s no longer a baby, she’s 11 years old now and is facing more than any person should.

She started having seizures and slowly over time they have become very severe and very often. To the point where Stef has had to quit her job, Abbi has to have an adult with her at all times at school, she has to have one of her parents with her at all times when she’s not at school and well, it’s just basically VERY scary.

The doctors are unsure what is causing the seizures and therefore, they haven’t found medicines that really help. So in a few weeks Stef and her family will head to the hospital where they will take Abbi off all medications and hook her up to all kinds of machines to see if they can figure things out.

If that weren’t scary enough, they have also informed the family that they “think” they might be able to figure out what part of the brain is causing the seizures and then they might perform brain surgery to remove that part of the brain.

My heart just aches for this family. I wish that I was there to just help in some small way but I’m not so I’m helping the only way I know how….praying and asking for cards for Abbi, to bring some smiles her way.
I really want to get moving on this as they see the doctors soon so please, take a minute and make a happy card (no get well or things like that) or even buy one, and send them to me so I can forward them on. Her favorite color is blue and she’s 11.

Thank you for your prayers for this family and for getting those cards sent my way for her. Email me, dannisdreams at gmail dot com, if you have any questions or if you need my address!

I love coloring!

2012-01-16T00:00:00.000-08:00

Saturday was my monthly craft group get together. Instead of coloring images all day this time, I printed off the free printable from Whimsie Doodles and practiced some skin and hair copic color combos.

I’ve done something similar in the past but I like the format of this--all on one sheet--and think I will do at least one more and then put them into page protectors and keep with my copic chart.

I’ll be back soon with some new creations! We were finally lucky enough to get some snow this weekend so it made for some great crafty time!! Have a happy day!

Spring Flora Fairy Release

2012-01-15T01:00:00.000-08:00

It’s release day at SCACD!!! Remember the Fall Flora Fairy Collection? Well today we are releasing the Spring Flora Fairy Collection!! Yay!! I so {heart} these fairies! There are 4 new fairies available as singles or as a set (the set will be at a discount)! I love that they all have flowers that co-ordinate with them (Lily is holding hers, the rest are separate stamps, how fun!)

Be sure to visit the store blog, Follow Your Heart, to see the complete list of Designers showcasing these wonderful fairies and then go shopping!!

Today I have the super cute, Poppie to share. Don’t you just love her sweet ladybug friend!

The little details~ Poppie, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, nestabilities, Kaisercraft Sweet Nothings, Glamour Dust-Crystal, CTMH ribbon-retired, Viva Decor Pearl Pen-Cream, Bow Easy,

Get ‘em onto cards!

2012-01-12T20:10:00.001-08:00

I noticed that my stack of already colored images is growing and growing so I thought I’d take some time and start getting them onto cards!

The first one that screamed to be used was Flower Kaylee from Some Odd Girl. (I am SO excited, I shared on Facebook but for those not on Facebook, my Valentine’s gift is to take the Created From Color copic class offered by Kristy (the artist behind Some Odd Girl) and Melissa who is uber talented!!) I’ve taken copic classes online in the past and loved them from Suzanne Dean but feel it’s always good to keep learning new styles and such!

I kept my card simple because everything I thought about adding just seemed to take away from the image.

I’m also so excited to share that on Sunday, January 15th there is the first stamp release of the year at SCACD! I can’t wait to share these adorable stamps with you!

The little details~ digi- Flower Kaylee, copics, DCWV Blossoms & Butterflies stack, Cuttlebug Victoria embossing folder, corner rounder,

Going in circles…

2012-01-12T00:00:00.000-08:00

I feel like I’m going around and around in circles the past few days and not getting much done! LOL! Anyone else have days….weeks…months like that?

I will have some new creations to share soon but not right now as I have several things requiring my attention first! Thanks for being patient with me!

I had a give-away going on HERE and I’d like to announce that the winner is Sweet! Please contact me within a week so I can get your cute new stamp mailed off to you!!

FBW # 185

2012-01-11T00:00:00.000-08:00

Time for another fluttery Flutter By Wednesday Challenge! Be sure to stop over at the blog to see how you can play along! And be sure to visit my Flutter By Team for lots of inspiration--links are on my sidebar!

This week we are getting rid of the winter blahs by using bright colors with our butterfly, fairy or angel!

As a little side challenge for myself, my friend, Sheila and I are using our new super bright stickles that we bought together at our LSS (but I see Susana carries them too!!) in December so be sure to go see what bright and fun creation she has too!! I couldn’t get the stickles to show up very well in the photos but they are there…the pink is on her sweater and the green is on the butterflies. :) and let’s not talk about her hair, don’t know what I was trying to do..sigh!

Here’s what I came up with using Wednesday from The Greeting Farm--thought she was appropriate for a Wednesday challenge, no?

The little details~ Wednesday, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, scraps from DeLovely paper, Cuttlebug Seeing Spots embossing folder, Glam Pink stickles, Firefly stickles, Diamond stickles, rhinestones,

An Apple a Day

2012-01-07T21:11:00.001-08:00

When I was working on my room I found some fabulous stamps that I have extras of so I thought it would be fun to give them away..one at a time..hehe! So keep your eyes open as you never know when I might be giving away a stamp!

Today I’m showing a card using the super sweet An Apple A Day from Victoria Case for SCACD and I have one to give away! All you need to do is leave a comment on this post before Wednesday, January 11th at 5:00 pm (PST) and then I’ll use random.org to pick a winner and will announce that winner on Thursday January 12th!

For my layout I’m using the sketch from this week’s Just Us Girls Challenge.

The little details~ An Apple A Day, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, copics, Basic Grey Picadilly, copic multi-liner .03, buttons, scrappers floss, MFT butterfly die-namics, Kaisercraft pearls,

Little Miss Muffet Challenge #26

2012-01-07T14:45:00.001-08:00

I had so much fun playing along with the Little Miss Muffet Challenge last week that I thought I’d join in again this week. Their new challenge is “Something New”.

My “something new” is this new adorable digi, Saffron. I wasn’t thinking when I colored her hair and coat in such similar colors but I still like the way it turned out.

The little details~ digi- Saffron, copics, Authentique Gathering paper, sewing machine, flowers, Kaisercraft Pearls, copic glitter pens,

Dutch Dare Card Challenge #146

2012-01-06T13:34:00.001-08:00

I thought I’d play along this week with the Dutch Dare Card Challenge. This week their theme is New Beginnings. I thought this super cute New Beginning Peeker from Elisabeth Bell for SCACD would be perfect!

I’m giggling to myself (yes, it takes little to amuse me) because I just grabbed the paper pad that was on top and figured it would work well….then I looked back at last week’s card for this challenge and I used the exact same paper pad! Oh well, at least it’s getting used up so I can get some more..hehe!

The little details~ New Beginning Peeker, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, Basic Grey Olivia, nestabilities, SU marker, flowers, Martha Stewart punches,

Starting the year out right!

2012-01-05T18:23:00.001-08:00

I was so pleased to find out today that I won not one, but two challenges that I played along with last week!

I won Little Miss Muffet’s with THIS card.

And then I found out I won Dutch Dare Card Challenges with THIS card.

I don’t enter the challenges to try and win but not gonna lie, it’s always fun when you do win!

I’m still working on the organization or should we say re-organization of my room but I did start a card..hopefully I’ll have it done to share soon!!

Hope your Thursday was a fabulous one!

It’s not my fault…

2012-01-05T00:00:00.000-08:00

I really had all the intentions in the world to have a new creation up today but well, it’s not my fault!

See…I got some new stamps in the mail, I had to cut them out, then catalog them..and then well…umm…things sort of went their own way as I got into a MAJOR organization mode and started working on my stamp storage and my room and well…no creation was made.

But I will have something soon as I have lots of ideas swirling around in my brain!!

Take a moment to go check out the GORGEOUS paper that Susana got in by Glitz Designs! Oh my!! Totally must have!!! I had told myself no more paper but…..

I’ll be back in my best Arnold/Terminator voice…

FBW #184

2012-01-04T00:00:00.000-08:00

Yay! It’s time for the first Flutter By Wednesday Challenge of 2012!! Be sure to check out the blog to see how you can play along this week!! We have Bugaboo Stamps sponsoring us so be sure to check out how you can be entered to win some Bugaboo Digi’s!!

We decided to start off the year with a fun blog hop to introduce our newest Flutter By Team members~ Karen, Leanne, Lynette and Suzanne! You should have arrived here from Michelle’s blog! if not, start at the beginning of the hop at the Flutter By Wednesday Blog!

Bugaboo also generously gave the Flutter By Team digi’s to play with so our hop is filled with lots of inspiration so don’t miss a stop!!

Here’s my creation using Bugaboo Angels- A little Birdie~

Now you should continue hopping along to Harriet’s blog!! and then go create something fluttery! We can’t wait to see your creations!

The little details~ digi- Bugaboo Angels-A little Birdie, copics, Basic Grey June Bug, SU Real Red ink, Kaisercraft rhinestones, Martha Stewart punch, stardust stickles,

New goodies!! Yay!

2012-01-03T08:00:00.000-08:00

SCACD is OPEN after a holiday break and has lots of fun, new goodies ready for you!!!

Lots of gorgeous new paper- HERE
Cool new adhesive- HERE
Fabulous new Memory Box Dies- HERE
New Crafts Concepts Embossing Folders- HERE
New Cuttlebug Embossing Folders- HERE

I wanted to have a card to share with you today but sadly I’m starting off the year with major procrastination and I just simply ran out of time but never fear, the kids are back in school as of yesterday and Sam is back to work today so hopefully I can get back on track and will have lots of crafty creations to share soon!!

Have fun shopping and have a happy day!!

Hello 2012!

2012-01-01T00:00:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!! I hope that 2012 is a fabulous year for us all!

New Year’s Day always brings a mix of emotions, saying goodbye to another year and then saying hello to all the possibilities of the new year…always a bit bittersweet.

2011 was a pretty good year for me. Moving to Washington, meeting new people, seeing new things…always exciting! I must say that I truly miss El Paso though and all the friends there. I’m so thankful for the internet which allows us to be in touch almost daily via Facebook.

I always like to see how I faired with my goals from the previous year, some I did pretty well with and I see some are the same goals I want for 2012. I also looked back for my “word” of the year, and I think I did pretty well with that. My new word for 2012 is Rediscover. There are so many things that I have put on the back burner because of my stamping, I miss them and really want to take time for them again. Much easier said than done though as stamping seems to consume me..LOL!

The quick list of my goals for 2012~

continue on my journey to a healthier me! For those that don’t know, I am taking baby steps towards this and the first thing I did was give up my beloved Dr. Pepper and soda on October 14, 2011---still going strong with none but I sure do miss it.
work to build my Scentsy business
continue to send out RAK’s and donate cards to organziations
scrapbook
read

There are more, some are silly ones like get a manicure/fake nails--just because I’ve never done it, but those are the main ones.

Onto my calendar page for January! I downloaded this calendar template <HERE> and also got inspiration from fellow blogger friend, Tammi. The calendar gals will have theirs up to so be sure to visit them and leave some love~

Christine, Julie, Tangii, and Lisa

Last year MFT introduced the Pure Innocence Flower Girls--cutie pie little girls for each month of the year with that month’s flower. I have gotten almost all of them so what better use for them than to make my calendar with them!

Here’s my January calendar using Pure Innocence Carnation--which is one of my most favorite flowers!

The little details~ Pure Innocence Carnation, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, calendar template, My Mind’s Eye-Lime Twist-Happy Go Lucky, SU marker, SU Embosslit Beautiful Wings die, Martha Stewart punch,

Dutch Dare Card Challenge #145

2011-12-31T17:14:00.001-08:00

I’m having fun creating this week! Today I thought I’d play along with the current Dutch Dare Card Challenge which is to use your favorite things!

I used a few of my favorite things~ stickles, butterflies, the color pink and paper piecing!! I also tried out the Make It Crafty cardstock for this image, as a friend was kind and sent me some to play with. It was okay but I didn’t really like it as much as I did the Taylored Expressions Choice Cardstock.

The little details~ Being Cute is What I Do, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, copics, Basic Grey Olivia, nestabilities, white pen, stardust stickles, Martha Stewart punch, SU Cameo Coral ink, pearls,

Locks of Love and a new Lego set

2011-12-30T16:20:00.001-08:00

When we were in El Paso, Belle had a friend who donated her hair to Locks of Love. Unknown to us, Belle had set her sights on doing the same. A few weeks ago she told me what she wanted to do so we looked into the requirements--hair has to be at least 10 inches long and then today we went and she had her hair cut and donated!

I’m so proud of her!! She looks so different without her long hair but oh so cute with her new do!

Before~

After~

And then while we were out, Matthew used his Christmas money and got a new HUGE Star Wars Lego Set, he’s so excited to build it and play with it~

I’ll be back soon with a crafty creation, just had so share our fun day!

Little Miss Muffet Challenge #25

2011-12-29T20:11:00.001-08:00

Belle won a free digi stamp some time ago from Little Miss Muffet stamps and I just discovered they have a challenge blog so I thought I’d play along--and yes, I have permission from Belle to use her digi!

The current challenge is “Anything Goes”. I think I can handle that! I was happy to find Rosemary in my already colored pile of images.

Here’s what I came up with~

The little details~ digi-Rosemary, copics, My Mind’s Eye Stella Rose-Gertie, Making Memories Blossoms & Buttons-Elizabeth, Black Scrappers Floss,

Christmas Card Challenge #4

2011-12-29T16:31:00.001-08:00

Woo-hoo! I finally caught up to the current challenge on the Christmas Card Challenge Blog!

Here’s my card using a Memory Box stamp I’ve had for at least a year or longer and haven’t used, called Ornament Penguin--although I’m wondering if I cataloged it wrong as it looks like a mistletoe penguin to me, LOL!

ACK! as I was making this I discovered I’m almost out of red cardstock! With Valentine’s Day coming, that seems like a crafty emergency to me!

The little details~ Ornament Penguin, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, copics, nestabilities, copic multi-liner, paper from my older than the hills stash, SU Snow Burst embossing folder, Viva Decor Iridescent Glitter Liner,

Because I’m nosey…

2011-12-29T12:35:00.001-08:00

I was going to make a “favorites” post today only to discover that Blogger is not my friend and won’t bring up all my posts for each month. Sigh.

I store all my photos of my cards/creations by Stamp Company on my computer so that wasn’t helpful for finding the ones from each month during 2011. A friend said she stored hers by month.

So my question to you, because I’m nosey…how do you store your photos of your creations on your computer??

I’ll be back soon with another Christmas card..for the current challenge..yay!

Christmas Card Challenge #3

2011-12-28T18:05:00.001-08:00

Almost getting caught up with the current challenge!! Onto challenge #3~

Here’s my card using Setsuna from Sister Stamps. I won this cute stamp so thought I’d best use it!

I also wanted to share that Sam surprised me with a Nook Color for Christmas so the OCD in me started another blog so I can write about books and keep track and all that jazz. You can see it <HERE> if you’d like!

The little details~ Setsuna, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, copics, Caramel Latte Tan fun flock, Crate Paper Snow Day, Zig Wink of Stella gold pen,

Christmas Card Challenge #2

2011-12-27T19:57:00.001-08:00

Onto the second Christmas Card Challenge~

Here’s my card using Tis-the-season-to-be-jolly-abella! I know that some of my holiday/winter cards are super simple--not many embellishments-but it helps to make them easier to mail.

You can see the sparkle in this photo

The little details~ Tis-the-season-to-be-jolly-abella, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, copics, SU markers, copic glitter pens, stardust pens, copic multi-liner, paper from my older than the hills stack, Kaisercraft rhinestones,

Christmas Card Challenge

2011-12-27T16:07:00.001-08:00

One of the challenges I always, always bookmark but have never played along with is Sparkle’s Christmas Card Challenge. Well I decided that I’m going to do my best to play along for 2012!!

So even though I missed the first few challenges, I’m doing them anyway, just so I can be caught up! I just won’t enter them since the time is up.

The first one was~

Here’s what I came up with for Week #1 using a cute digi from Whimsy and Stars Studio-Mabelle RO called Twinkling Angel.

I needed to add some color to my blog, what do you think?

The little details~ digi- Twinkling Angel, copics, Cotton Candy Pink sparkly fluff, snowflakes Cuttlebug embossing folder, bakers twine, Fibi & Lili Christmas, Memento Tuexdo Black ink, SU Dazzling Details,

Love Letter Kaylee

2011-12-26T00:00:00.000-08:00

I still had my Taylored Expressions Key Ingredients kit on my craft table from my last card so I thought I’d use it again but this time with my Some Odd Girl stamp, Love Letter Kaylee, that I bought some time ago and haven’t used!

I kept this card pretty simple but sometimes I think simple is good--I tend to overthink embellishments and layouts so many times.

The little details~ Love Letter Kaylee, TE Key Ingredients April 2011 kit, copics, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, SU Pixie Pink ink, SU Dazzling Details,

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T12:20:00.001-08:00

I hope that you are all having a wonderful day, whether you celebrate Christmas or not!!

This has been a wonderful Christmas for us! We started a new tradition of building a gingerbread house--from scratch!!

And an old tradition of opening movies on Christmas eve!!

And then the fun of seeing what Santa brought!!

Enjoy your day! I’m excited that we have no plans all week so I can get back into the swing of being crafty!!

Bookmarks

2011-12-24T00:00:00.000-08:00

I made these for a friend for Christmas as she loves to read and also loves books vs an e-reader. I kept them all pretty simple so they’d work well in a book and not be bulky.

For this first one I was really pleased because I tried an experiment, I stamped the image with VersaFine and then let it dry for a few days and then used my copics and it worked pretty well.

I used THIS tutorial at SCS for this corner bookmark~

The little details~ Pricilla, VersaFine, copics, Diamond in the Rough Cuttlebug embossing folder, SU Whisper White craft ink, scraps of paper, Martha Stewart punch, nestabilities, SU Certainly Celery ink, CTMH Seasons, SU Not Quite Navy ink,

Love the Lodge!!

2011-12-22T15:40:00.001-08:00

The Great Wolf Lodge that is!! We went to the Lodge for a summer get-away and we loved it so we gave the kids the choice of either going back or getting presents…they chose to go back so on Tuesday we left for the lodge and returned last night.

We all had such a fabulous time!! Truly, if you ever have the chance--go!! Christmastime at the lodge is magical!! So many pretty decorations and lights and they even make it snow inside!!

Santa was also there and I must say he was the best Santa ever!! Belle told him she wanted an American Girl Doll (even though the lodge was our gift--Santa still is bringing gifts)…and this Santa told her what nice dolls they were and all the accessories and well, let’s just say--I believe!!!

Anyhoo, since we were away I don’t have any new creations to share today but I’m going to get started on something tonight!!

Hope your holiday season is truly magical and happy!! I’ll be back soon with something crafty to share!

Tilda with Lace Jeans

2011-12-19T15:40:00.001-08:00

I am finally feeling like crafting…been in a bit of a slump and forcing myself to do some but today, I finally really feel like it.

One of the paper choices that was mentioned in my question below was Taylored Expressions Choice cardstock so I thought I’d use one of my TE Key Ingredients Kits, April 2011 and try it out.

I have been itchin’ to use my Magnolia stamps as I haven’t used them lately so I picked one of my last purchases, Tilda with Lace Jeans.

I really liked this paper, very smooth and easy to blend and easier to cut the image out. Still have a few more papers to try before I decide though.

The little details~ Tilda with lace jeans, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, TE Key Ingredients April 2011 Kit, MFT Open Scallop Die-namics, Martha Stewart border punch, Maya Road Mist Iridescent Pearl,

Cuddly Christmas

2011-12-17T13:08:00.001-08:00

Even though I have decided not to send out Christmas cards this year (I’m doing a New Year newsletter/photo thingy), I thought I might make some to add to next years stash.

I’ve always liked Heather’s sketches but don’t think I’ve ever played along so I decided to change that today! I am using her sketch from this week, Sketch #161.

This was a true challenge for me as I don’t use many small images--I have them, just don’t seem to use them much. I finally decided on a TAC stamp set, Cuddly Christmas. I’ll admit, it’s been hard for me to use my TAC sets since they closed but I finally decided enough is enough! I have them might as well use them!!

Ohh…and for you TAC friends/customers, if you haven’t heard already, there is a new company, Red Rubber Designs that will be selling some TAC stamp sets in the new year! yay!!

Onto my creation~

The little details~ Cuddly Christmas, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, Basic Grey Figgy, Kaisercraft pearls,

I know it’s been asked before..

2011-12-15T13:32:00.001-08:00

I know these questions have been asked all over blogland a zillion times but I’m always curious to see if people have found a new product/technique/etc. so I’m asking again~

1. What is your favorite paper to use with copics? I have been using PTI’s but am finding it so thick when I want to cut out an image so I wondered what other papers people use and get good results with.

2. What is your favorite ink to use with copics? I use Memento but this past weekend I saw a friends stamped images with Brilliance and wow, they looked awesome so I’m just curious.

Thanks so much!!

I’m trying to get crafty today. I am just having the worst time lately, but I thought maybe if I just start that I’d get back into the groove.

Hugs to you all!

Happy Days

2011-12-14T19:37:00.001-08:00

I was in the mood to do some paper piecing and this cute stamp, Happy Days from Elisabeth Bell for SCACD screamed out to me so I just had to ink her up!

I’m starting to sort of find my holiday spirit so I made her a bit more “holiday-ish”, LOL! Now if I could find just a smiggen more holiday spirit and creativity mojo I’d be set!

The little details~ Happy Days, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses, nestabilities, Martha Stewart punch, Smooch Illuminate, SU Dazzling Details, Zva Creative Pearls,

Friends

2011-12-12T19:13:00.001-08:00

When The Angel Company closed there were still stamp sets on my wishlist, several from Mabelle RO. I was excited when she started offering a few of these images, in smaller sets-in rubber!, at her Etsy Shop.

Today I’m inking up, Friends. Such a sweet little girly duo!!

For my layout I’m using this week’s Mojo Monday sketch-sketch 219.

The little details~ Friends, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, white pen, nestabilities, TAC Lilly Anna paper, Kaisercraft pearls,

I’m still here…

2011-12-12T14:54:00.001-08:00

Sorry for the lack of creations the past few days. I seemed to misplace my mojo but after spending the day with my craft group on Saturday, I think I found it and will be working on some things to share soon!

Until then, a few things to share!

First~~ I’m so excited to announce that today I signed up to be an Independent Consultant for Scentsy Candles! I am really looking forward to this new venture! You can visit my website anytime--feel free to send me an email if you have questions too!!

Next~~Susana has some fun new things in the store! Be sure to check them out and have fun shopping, whether it’s for you or a friend (I can send my wishlist if you need it, hehe)

New Couture Embossing Folders-HERE
New Cuttlebug Embossing Folders- HERE
New Echo Park Yours Truly 6x6 paper pad- HERE
New Smooch Glitz- HERE

Have an awesome day!!

12 Days of Christmas

2011-12-10T00:00:00.000-08:00

The ladies at the craft group I go to thought it would be fun to have us do the “12 Days of Christmas” on our blog-The Crafty Contagion. We all had one or two days to create something with that day. Be sure to head on over and check it out.

I had “2 Turtle Doves” and “6 Geese a Laying”. Here’s what I came up with for these~

I used my 2 Turtle Doves by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD--that worked out well! LOL!

And I found a nice digi at Delicious Doodles for the 6 Geese a Laying.

The little details~ 2 Turtle Doves, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, digi- Six Geese a Laying, Memory Box Spiceberry,Zig Wink of Stella gold pen, Kaisercraft rhinestones, Basic Grey Jovial, buttons, twine,

Carly’s Sketch Challenge #46

2011-12-09T03:00:00.000-08:00

It’s time for another fabulous challenge at Sketches by Carly!! Be sure to hop on over to the blog to see how you can play along and to see all the design team creations!!

We are sponsored by The Paper Shelter--super cute digi’s--so be sure to check out how you can play along for a chance to win!!

Before I get to the sketch this week I wanted to share that I am leaving this wonderful design team. I will still be playing along when I can and I truly appreciate the opportunity given to me by Carly!

Here’s the sketch~

The DT were given some digi’s to use from The Paper Shelter, I chose Dew Drops to use, what a sweet image. Sigh, but my mojo is playing tricks on me and I printed it to big for the circle part of the sketch so here’s my adapted version (and yes, I know I could’ve reprinted it but I chose the challenging route, LOL)~

It really looked better in my head..sigh…oh mojo, where are you?

The little details~ digi-Dew Drops, copics, SEI Sunny Day, nestabilities, Victoria Cuttlebug embossing folder, CTMH retired ribbon, flowers, Diamond and Waterfall stickles,

FBW #183

2011-12-07T00:00:00.000-08:00

Time for the last Flutter By Wednesday Challenge of the year! Be sure to visit the blog for all the details on this challenge that will last all month long! And be sure to visit my Flutter By Team for some inspiration--links are on the sidebar!

We are saying so long to Peggy this week as she starts some new journeys in the new year! We wish her nothing but success!!

The challenge for the month is an open one, just need to have a butterfly, fairy or angel.

Here’s what I came up with using The Georgian from Carmen Medlin for SCACD. Isn’t this one gorgeous stamp? I just love this Yesteryear Collection--okay, I love them all, just sayin’!

The little details~ The Georgian, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, copics, Memory Box Minuet, nestabilities, SU Certainly Celery ink, Martha Stewart punches, SU dazzling details, Kaisercraft pearls,

Shopping Our Stash #29

2011-12-06T04:00:00.000-08:00

It’s time for another Shopping Our Stash Challenge! Be sure to visit the blog to see how you can play along and also to see the other design team members creations.

This week we are also sponsored by Meljen’s Designs so be sure to check out how you can play along to be entered to win a prize!!

Before I get to the challenge for the week I have a bit of news. I have decided that this will be my last challenge as a design team member. I have enjoyed working with Carla and the team so much and appreciate the opportunity. I will still play along when I can!

Onto the challenge for the week~ Light and/or white or Meljens - use something from your stash that represents light- candle, fireplace, stars, Christmas lights, or decorate a candle, make a lantern, etc, or make a project that is mostly white or Use a Meljen’s image!

Here’s what I came up with using a rubber stamp by Meljen’s Design- Holly Beary Fairy- that can be found at Whimsy Stamps---I bought this last year and this is the first time it’s seen ink!

The little details~ Holly Beary Fairy, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, Memory Box Spiceberry, CTMH ribbon, stickles,

New at SCACD!

2011-12-05T16:29:00.001-08:00

Some yummy new goodies at SCACD, just had to share!

You can find them all listed HERE on the store blog, too!

Gorgeous new Kaisercraft 6x6 paper pads-HERE
New Gorjuss Girl Stamps- HERE
Fun Flower Grab Bags- HERE
Very cool Wood Flourishes- HERE
Awesome new Memory Box Dies- HERE

I’ll gladly share my wishlist with anyone who wants it too! hehe!

Happy Shopping and let me know what ya get!

Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge #107

2011-12-05T00:00:00.000-08:00

The challenge at Kraftin’ Kimmie this week is Heat or Dry Embossing. That sounded easy enough so I decided to play along!

Of course then came the task of trying to decide which Kraftin’ Kimmie stamp to use, LOL! I finally decided on my new Tabitha. (psstt..did you know that SCACD carries Kraftin’ Kimmie?) My embossed panel is the purple/pink one behind the image.

The little details~ Tabitha, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, Basic Grey Lemonade, copic glitter pens, Crafts-Too Spots embossing folder, SU Lucky Limeade ink, SU mat pack, Doodlebug sticker jewels, Martha Stewart punches, stickles,

Melody

2011-12-03T16:17:00.001-08:00

Don’t you just love the latest release from SCACD? The Odds & Ends Sampler by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD. I think all the stamps are just the cutest!

Today I’m playing with Melody. Okay, fess up, how many of you have done this? Grab a brush and sang your heart out! hehe! I *may* have done it a time or two.

I’ve had this Prima Recital stamp for a while and haven’t inked it up but I thought it was the perfect background for Melody.

For my layout I used the sketch from Sketch Saturday this week.

The little details~ Melody, Prima Recital stamp, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, SU Pool Party ink, Prima Madeline paper, SU scallop border punch, Memory Box Die-Elegant Scrollwork, flowers, rhinestones, TE Tiny Twinkles, stickles,

Stocking Stuffer Release Day Blog Hop

2011-12-02T01:00:00.000-08:00

It’s time for another super cute release from SCACD!! Today we’re hopping along to share some inspiration with you from the Elisabeth Bell for SCACD newest release, the Odds & Ends Sampler!

These cute stamps are available to purchase NOW!! So be sure to go shopping after you finish the hop, I know you’ll want them all!!

I’m the start of the hop but if you get lost along the way you can always find the complete blog hop list on the store blog, Follow Your Heart.

I’m also so honored to mention that I am taking over the position of DT Coordinator for SCACD. I have been helping in the background off and on but now I’m excited to be able to help Susana full time! It seems only fitting to announce this today as 3 years ago I was announcing that I was joining her team as a guest!! I truly do love SCACD and of course, the woman behind it, Susana!

Onto today’s creation~ I’m so happy to present Apple Spice to you. Isn’t she a doll? And hmm..do I smell yummy apple pie?? I can picture her being used on gift tags for homemade goodies and also on recipe cards or just for fun like I did today.

Now you should continue your hop by going to the talented, Donalda’s blog!!

The little details~ Apple Spice, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, nestabilities, copic multi-liner, Lily Bee Design Head over Heels paper, ric-ric, flower, Martha Stewart punch, Kaisercraft pearls,

Sharing Is Best Sneak Peek

2011-12-01T01:00:00.000-08:00

I was so excited when I saw this CUTE stamp, Sharing Is Best, from the Elisabeth Bell for SCACD, Odds & Ends Sampler that will be released tomorrow.

Here’s why--yup, our little Freckles sits exactly like this stamp’s dog does! Super fun!!

Have you been to the SCACD store blog, Follow Your Heart, this week? NO? Well you best get on over there and see the rest of the sneak peeks and enter the blog candy as today is the last day!!

Today Lori and myself are sharing sneak peeks for you and then tomorrow will be release day and a blog hop full of inspiration--so don’t miss it!!

Onto my card, this is Sharing Is Best and I have to agree, Sharing really IS Best!! I just {heart} this stamp!!

See you tomorrow for the hop!! and get ready to shop!!!

The little details~ Sharing Is Best, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, Zig Wink of Stella gold pen, Bo Bunny Garden Girl-discounted right now!, flowers, Kaisercraft pearls,

FBW #182

2011-11-30T00:00:00.000-08:00

Last Wednesday of the month, wow!! I think this year has flown by! Since it’s Wednesday that means it’s time for another Flutter By Challenge! Be sure to visit the blog to see how you can play along! And be sure to visit my Flutter By Team for lots of inspiration--links are on my sidebar!

Two of the Flutter By Team members are leaving this week, I’d like to wish Kelly and Jen both the best of luck in their crafting ventures!!

Our challenge this week is a recipe~ the color blue, lace, 3 or more flowers and a butterfly. A bit more complex that some weeks but fun none-the-less.

Here’s what I came up with~ can you believe it? no stamping!!! wow!!

Don’t forget to head to the SCACD store blog, Follow Your Heart, to see the new sneak peeks for the day from Colleen and Anki and to enter the blog candy!!!

The little details~ DCWV Blossoms & Butterflies stack, Cuttlebug Butterflies combo die/embossing, lace, Viva Decor Pearl Pen, flowers, SU Dazzling Details,

Shopping Our Stash #28

2011-11-29T04:00:00.000-08:00

Time for another Shopping Our Stash Challenge!! Be sure to visit the blog to see how you can play along and also to see the other design team members creations!

This week we’re sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps so again, be sure to check the blog so you can see how you can enter for a chance to win!!

Our challenge this week is~ Digi stamps and/or sentiments- any digital image and/or sentiment OR Recycle something from a greeting card to use on your new project.

I just got this cute Bugaboo digi, Christmas Brat Girl Dress and thought she’d be fun to color up today. Although I must admit, I’m just not feeling the holiday spirit quite yet. Seems like that happens most years…I don’t find my holiday spirit until the holidays are done..LOL! I am trying to keep my holiday cards as flat as possible for easy mailing so not a lot of embellishments on this one!

Be sure to visit the SCACD store blog, Follow Your Heart, each day this week, starting today, for lots of FUN!!! Sneak peeks start today by Donalda and Alex and there’s also Blog Candy!!! You don’t want to miss it!! Be sure to mark your calendar for Friday for a fabulous SCACD stamp release and blog hop!

The little details~ digi- Christmas Brat Girl Dress, copics, Zig Wink of Stella gold pen, paper from my older than the hills stash, nestabilities, Maya Road Snowflake Chipboard, DecoArt Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint-Turquoise Sparkle, stardust pen, icicle stickles,

Annabelle’s Green and Brown card

2011-11-28T20:17:00.001-08:00

Squeaking in at the last minute for Annabelle to enter the newest challenge, have green and brown as the main colors, at the La-La-Land Crafts for Kids!!

Here is her green and brown card~

The Victorian

2011-11-28T00:00:00.000-08:00

Every time I see this gorgeous image, The Victorian, from the latest Carmen Medlin for SCACD release, I think of Mary Poppins..hehe…

Now that you’re smiling and singing along, here’s my creation for today~ along with The Victorian, I also used my new Basic Grey Picadilly paper--such happy papers!! Her dress screamed to be paper pieced too..my favorite technique!!

Don’t forget today is the last day for the sale at SCACD (you can read about it HERE)--you have until 9 pm (PST)!!

The little details~ The Victorian, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, copics, nestabilities, SU Bashful Blue ink, Palette Landscape ink, stencil, Basic Grey Picadilly, copic multi-liner, Martha Stewart punches, Kaisercraft pearls, SU Dazzling Details,

A thank you with mice

2011-11-26T19:24:00.001-08:00

For Thanksgiving our neighbors invited us over to join them and their family. We had such a good time and enjoyed the yummy food so much so I thought I’d make them a thank you card.

This cute House Mouse stamp, Pumpkin Pie, screamed out to be used. Who was I to deny it?

The little details~ Pumpkin Pie, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, Taylored Expressions Key Ingredient Kit Aug. 2010, SU Chocolate Chip ink, TAC Tag Tidbits, pearls,

Sale Alert!!!

2011-11-26T14:13:00.001-08:00

Hope that everyone is having a wonderful weekend! I know for me, I took a few days off from blogging and creating and I feel re-energized and excited to stamp again as I think I was getting burned out. So look out, I’m back!!

Of course I have to share the latest SALE news from SCACD!!!

These SALE prices are good through this Monday (Cyber Monday) and are limited to stock on hand--while supplies last!!!

All NEW 6x6 Paper Pads- 15% off-- HERE

All Embossing Folders- 25% off- HERE

All Tonertex- 25% off- HERE

Selected 2011 Spellbinders- 15% off- HERE

Selected Flower Soft- 20% off- HERE

Select Epiphany Craft Tools- 15% off- accessories NOT included- HERE

Lots of fun goodies that would make some great gifts for your crafty friends!! I can gladly send my wishlist..hehe!!

See you soon for some fun and creations!!

Sketches by Carly #45

2011-11-25T03:00:00.000-08:00

How many of you got up early and braved the crowds today? not me, I’m quite content to miss that madness for sure!!

It’s time again for another Sketch by Carly!! Be sure to visit the blog to see the other design team members creations and also to see how you can play along!!

This time around we’re sponsored by Sweet n’ Sassy Stamps! So be sure you check out the blog to see how you can enter for a chance to win!

Since it’s been raining quite a bit here I thought I’d use Rainy Day Bethany. Here’s the new sketch~

And here’s what I came up with~ Not sure I really pulled it off but I tried!!

Here’s also a creation from Annabelle as I had printed the same digi out for her~

The little details~ digi-Rainy Day Bethany, copics, Dovecraft paper from my stash, SU Close To Cocoa ink, nestabilities, SU photo corner punch, Viva Decor Paper Pen, SU dazzling details,

Happy Thanksgiving!!

2011-11-24T08:56:00.001-08:00

Hope all my American friends enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!

Much love to you all!!!

FBW #181

2011-11-23T00:00:00.000-08:00

I can’t believe it’s Wednesday again! Wow is time flying! That means it’s time for another Flutter By Wednesday Challenge! Be sure to visit the blog to see how you can play along and also be sure to visit my Flutter By Team for lots of inspiration--links are on the sidebar!

This week we’re sponsored by Paper Pretties! So be sure to visit the FBW blog to see how you can be entered to win one of their cute fairy sets, Tooth Fairy Krista.

We also have an open challenge this week so here’s what I came up with using Love Fairy Anna, which I don’t think has ever seen ink, sigh. I’m not quite sure if I like how this turned out or not..hmmm…what do you think?

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and leave a comment! I always have the best intentions to get around and leave some love but get sidetracked. I’m going to be making more of an effort! But anyway, thank you!!

The little details~ Love Fairy Anna, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, Echo Park Country Drive, nestabilities, Crafts Too Spots Embossing Folder, MFT butterfly die, Kaisercraft rhinestones, stickles, stardust pens,

A Shopping We Will Go…

2011-11-22T14:43:00.001-08:00

Since so many of us having shopping on the brain right now, I thought I’d share some new goodies that SCACD has in!! So take a peek and then go shopping!!

Lots of gorgeous new 6x6 paper pads~ HERE!!

Here’s a few that caught my eye~ you can click on the photos to go right to these!

Plus new Kraftin’ Kimmie stamps! I must have them all!! Check them out~ HERE! Here’s a few to wet your appetite!

And don’t forget the last release by Carmen Medlin for SCACD!

Susana also has all the Embossing Folders and Tonertex Kits on sale through tomorrow at 12:00 pm (PST)!

Why are you still here? Go shopping!!

Shopping Our Stash #27

2011-11-22T04:00:00.000-08:00

It’s time for another great Shopping Our Stash Challenge! Be sure to visit the blog to find out how you can play along and also to see the other talented DT members creations!

Our challenge this week is: Christmas Countdown- anything Christmas or Winter related, Penguins, polar bears, stockings, wreaths, angels, presents, snow, ice skating, tree, Santa, nativity scenes, etc!

I went the Winter route as I wanted to color up my new digi, Snowboard Marci. I think she looks so fun! and bright, hehe!

Also adding this to the La-La-Land Crafts Customer Gallery.

The little details~ digi- Snowboard Marci, copics, Crate Paper Snow Day, Martha Stewart snowflake punch, Doodlebug Sticker Gems,

Clarissa and Camille

2011-11-21T00:00:00.000-08:00

I was so excited when I saw that Susana got in the Uptown Girls by Stamping Bella! Love them! So much fun!

Today I’m using Clarissa and Camille. I just love their big cup of coffee! What a fun stamp to make some fun girlfriend cards!

The little details~ Clarissa and Camille, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, SU markers, paper from my older than the hills stash, Fiskars border punch, SU Green Gable ink, Fruit Punch stickles,

Her Caged Heart

2011-11-20T11:48:00.001-08:00

I couldn’t wait to ink up another one of the gorgeous stamps from the latest Carmen Medlin for SCACD release! This one is from Reflections Fantasy and is called Her Caged Heart.

I chose this stamp as I had my parakeet, Jade on my mind. You might remember me posting about her when we got her earlier in the year, well she’s still been very timid when it comes to getting on our fingers and such so she’s never been out of her cage.

Last week Sam decided it would be a good idea to get her out. Oh my! The poor thing flew around and slammed into walls, got glitter on her and then got in the closet and took us a while to get her out. She sure did squawk at us once we got her back in her cage. She really got her exercise and adventure that day! (and for the record, she’s fine, she didn’t get injured or anything)

The little details~ Her Caged Heart, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, copics, Echo Park Country Drive paper-discounted right now!, nestabilities, SU Bashful Blue ink, ribbon, bow easy, flower, Kaisercraft pearls,

Let’s hop with SCACD!!!

2011-11-18T01:00:00.000-08:00

I’m so happy that Friday is here! That means that the new Carmen Medlin for SCACD stamps~ Reflections Fantasy, Reflections Yesteryear and Carolyn’s Bonsai and The Topiary~ are available to purchase and it also means it is time to be inspired with a blog hop by the SCACD DT!!

I’m your first stop on the hop but if you get lost at any time, just head to the store blog, Follow Your Heart, for the complete list of the blog hop participants! And don’t forget to head to SCACD for some shopping after the hop or for our International Friends, Quixotic Paperie!

I’m not going to lie, I was so excited when I learned that I was showing the new stamp, Butterfly Dreams today! I just love her!! But then again, I truly love all the stamps in this release! Can’t wait to get more of them inky!!

I couldn’t help myself and had to create one more card! Here’s Carolyn’s Bonsai. Such a pretty stamp!! And so versatile, you could really use it for about any occasion!!

Now you should continue the hop by going to the fabulous Kim’s blog! Happy hopping and hope that we can inspire you!!

The little details~ Butterfly Dreams, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, Basic Grey Sweet Threads, copic glitter pen, stickles, Viva Decor Lilac Pearl pen, Carolyn’s Bonsai, Memory Box Jubilee, Fiskars Scroll punch, flowers,

A few things~

2011-11-17T07:31:00.001-08:00

I think I might be on the uphill side of this headache, yay! It truly was one of the worst ones I've had!

Today is a Pixie Dust Studio Twilight hop that I was suppose to be in but had to drop out of so be sure to check it out: Twilight Hop

Also today is the last day to enter the SCACD Blog Candy!!! Be sure to head on over to the store blog and check out today's sneak peeks and enter the Blog Candy!!!

I'll see you back here tomorrow for a fabulous blog hop with SCACD!!!

Be sure to check out...

2011-11-16T08:43:00.001-08:00

Head is still pounding and about to explode so here's a quick post for ya!

Be sure to check out the Flutter By Wednesday Challenge blog to see how you can play along this week!! Be sure to visit the Flutter By Team too--links on my sidebar! and a big welcome to our newest member, Amanda!

We also have a special guest this week, Jessica Diedrich! Stop by and leave her some love!!

Also be sure to visit the SCACD store blog, Follow Your Heart, for more sneak peeks and to enter the blog candy!!!

it's coming...

2011-11-16T00:00:00.000-08:00

I will have a proper post soon for Flutter by Wednesday and also to let you know about the sneaks at SCACD. I'm suffering from a horrible migraine right now and just can't function enough to write them tonight. Thanks for understanding!

Sneak peek time at SCACD!!

2011-11-15T01:00:00.000-08:00

(please scroll down for my Shopping Our Stash post)

It’s time again for another wonderful stamp release at SCACD!! You know that means FUN!! Be sure to visit the store blog, Follow Your Heart, each day this week to see some outstanding sneak peeks and also to enter some FUN Blog Candy!!!!

Be sure to mark your calendars for Friday, November 18th for a wonderful, inspirational blog hop and release!! There will be two stamps not shown during all the sneak peeks so you will want to hop along so you don’t miss a thing!!

Today our newest DT sister, Donalda and Alex are also sharing some sneak peeks so be sure to visit them!! And I personally want to welcome Donalda to the team! I’m very excited to be working with you!

I instantly fell in love with these stamps when I saw them! Seriously, I think this might be my favorite Carmen Medlin for SCACD release yet…I know, I know, I say that every time..hehe!!

Today I’m sharing Lotus Blossom from the soon to be released Reflections Fantasy. I think she is so pretty! and has just the right touch of mystery to her!

The little details~ Lotus Blossom, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, copics, DCWV Cafe Mediterranean Stack, Prima Marri Madeline flower--discounted right now!, Autumn Wheat Creative Inspirations paint, Viva Decor Glitter liner, Diamond stickles,

Shopping Our Stash #26

2011-11-15T00:00:00.000-08:00

It’s time for another Shopping Our Stash Challenge!! Be sure to visit the blog to see how you can play along and to see the other DT creations!!

Our challenge this week is: Never Been Inked OR Neutrals- use a stamp that hasn't been inked (or printed for digi stamps) and/or a neutral color theme- think kraft, black, whites, crumb cake, beige, sand, ivory, etc. (or use a Dilly Beans image)

Our sponsor this week is Dilly Beans. They have graciously given the DT some digi images to work with so here’s my creation using Olivia and Molly.

The little details~ digi-Olivia and Molly, copics, Simple Stories Year.O.Graphy, nestabilities, copic multi-liner, Prima Marri Madeline flower-discounted right now!!, Martha Stewart punch,

Annabelle’s Polka Dot entry

2011-11-14T00:00:00.000-08:00

The new challenge at La-La-Land Crafts for Kids is polka dots!

Here’s what Belle came up with using digi-Winter Marci.

I think she did a great job!! Her coloring is awesome and you can’t help but smile at those bright colors!!

Sass & Swagger

2011-11-13T08:00:00.000-08:00

I’m sure that many of you noticed that Susana had the store offline this past week for a very well deserved break and also store maintenance. I’m happy to say that it’s now back open and there’s new goodies so be sure to go and check it out!!

Stay tuned as there’s also some FUN happening this week that you don’t want to miss!!

Before I get to today’s creation I just wanted to give a HUGE shout out and thank you to Susana! She is truly such a kind and generous person and I just wanted her to know that I appreciate her! It actually is hard for me to put into words what she means to me--she has encouraged me to follow my heart, she’s been there no matter what, she has some of the best and most fun ideas and well, she’s just amazing! So Susana, here’s to you--Thank you for being YOU!!

And from a customer level--seriously, can you beat SCACD? Quick shipping, tons and tons of awesome products and amazing customer service!! Yeah,SCACD rocks!!

Onto today’s creation before I get all weepy! I inked up one of the latest Victoria Case for SCACD releases, Sass & Swagger from the Classic Retro Crew Collection. I think she’s just so much fun--love the attitude that she has!

The little details~ Sass & Swagger, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, copics, Bo Bunny Crush, Memory Box Elegant Scrollwork die, Petaloo Dazzlers, copic multi-liner, nestabilities, stickles,

Thankful

2011-11-12T00:00:00.000-08:00

It’s time for another challenge with my craft group on our blog, Crafty Contagion! It’s also our day to get together so I’m looking forward to coloring and chatting!

Our challenge this time is the theme Thankful. I know I have so many things to be thankful for! I am truly blessed!!

Here’s what I came up with~ love Autumn Rin from Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps!

The little details~ Autumn Rin, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, Basic Grey Origins, SU marker, buttons, scrappers floss, SU Dazzling Details, Smooch Illuminate,

Life is all about choices

2011-11-11T21:01:00.001-08:00

Isn’t it funny how sometimes you think you can take on the world, and other times you feel like the world is taking on you?

Life is all about choices and many of them are hard choices.

I’ve recently been faced with some of these. And as much as I agonize over things…sometimes you just have to do what your heart says and also what is right for you at that time in your life.

I am stepping down from two of my design team positions, PMS Digi Makeover team and the Send A Smile 4 Kids team. While I may be stepping down from these that doesn’t mean that I won’t be playing along when time allows me to nor does it mean that I won’t be sending in my cards to Send A Smile 4 Kids--it just means that I’m not on their teams anymore.

While I know some will criticize me and some will understand, in the end all that matters is what’s right for me.

Always remember to follow your heart and do what is best for you!!

Sketches By Carly #44

2011-11-11T03:00:00.000-08:00

It’s time for a new Sketch By Carly!! Be sure to visit the blog to find out how you can play along and to see the other design team members creations!

Here’s the sketch for the next two weeks~

We are also sponsored by Bugaboo for this challenge so there is a prize of 7 Digi’s to be won--so be sure to check out how to play along!!!

The design team was graciously given digi’s to work with from Bugaboo. I used one I’ve been eyeing for some time from the Bugaboo Brats line, Best Friends. I printed my image just a bit too big but you can still see all the elements of the sketch.

The little details~ digi- Best Friends, copics, Basic Grey Two Scoops, ribbon, SU Embosslits Beautiful Wings,

Molly Peeker

2011-11-10T00:00:00.000-08:00

I love the new character at StampFairy, Molly. Here’s a card using one of the Molly Peeker digi’s. I can’t wait to get some of the Molly Winter digi’s--they are adorable!

The little details~ digi- Molly Peeker, copics, nestabilities, My Mind’s Eye- Fine and Dandy- True Blue, flower, SU little leaves die, cuttlebug Swiss dots embossing folder, SU Barely Banana ink, Viva Decor Pearl Pen,

FBW #179

2011-11-09T00:00:00.000-08:00

Time for another fabulous Flutter By Wednesday Challenge! Be sure to visit the blog to see how you can play along this week!! Also be sure to visit my Flutter By Team for lots of inspiration~ links are on the sidebar!

We also have a wonderful guest designer this week, Leanne, so be sure to stop by and leave her some love!!

This week we have the theme of “Friendship” to go along with our butterfly, fairy or angel. Here’s what I came up with using Hugging Fairies from Paper Makeup Stamps.

The little details~ Hugging Fairies, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, nestabilities, papers from my stash, SU scallop border punch, SU Teeny Tiny Wishes, Fiskars punch, Kaisercraft rhinestones, stickles,

Shopping Our Stash #25

2011-11-08T04:00:00.000-08:00

Time for another fun Shopping Our Stash Challenge!! Be sure to visit the blog to see how you can play along and to see the other design team members creations!

Our challenge this week is: Stickers or Rubons or Chipboard- time to dig out those old embellies that have been taking up room in your stash!

I went the chipboard route and used some that I’ve had in my stash for a long time.

I’m also adding this to the La La Land Crafts Customer Gallery.

The little details~ digi-Winter Marci, copics, Cosmo Cricket Mitten Weather, Melissa Frances glitter chipboard, copic glitter pens, Kaisercraft pearls,

PMS Digi Makeover #10

2011-11-07T04:00:00.000-08:00

What a fun day today is!! Not only is it PMS Digi Makeover day but it’s also release day at PMS!! So we combined things and making it super fun for YOU!!

For a complete list of all the stops on the blog hop today, please visit the PMS blog! and Be sure to visit the blog to find out all about the new releases and also to see how you can play along with the challenge this week!! Also to find out about a fabulous prize!!!

Our challenge this week is always fun--no square or rectangle cards allowed!! Here’s my creation using the new digi-Color Kid Snowflake~

The little details~ digi-Color Kid Snowflake, copics, CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, vellum, glitter, SU Dazzling Details,

I Spy…ME!! EEEK!!

2011-11-05T18:48:00.001-07:00

Imagine my surprise on Friday when I was going through my google reader and I saw one of my cards on a blog. I immediately investigated further and discovered that TGF Farm Fresh Challenge Blog’s Spy-Day had “spied” ME!! Eeek!!

I loved visiting the design team blogs and seeing what they created based on my card, which is this one~

I felt inspired to use one of my new The Greeting Farm stamps to sort of celebrate..hehe!

I used my new Miss Anya Bags and I chose the one in a sweater as it’s been getting cold here..I think winter is fast approaching (notice my new header and siggy? thanks Christy!). I also gave her pants/leggings as that sweater just looked too short..hehe!

The little details~ Miss Anya Bags, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, Basic Grey Marrakech, nestabilities, Memento Desert Sand, Goosebumps Texture Spray, buttons, scrappers floss,

Send A Smile 4 Kids Challenge #21

2011-11-05T08:00:00.000-07:00

It’s time once again for a Send A Smile 4 Kids Challenge!! Be sure to visit the blog to find out all the details of the challenge, sponsors and card drive and also to see the other design team members creations!!

We are sponsored by Stamp Shoppe Creations, Designed2Delight and Shelly’s Images so be sure to check out the blog to see what the prizes are and how you can play along for a chance to win!!

In addition from November 7th through November 20th, SAS4Kids is thrilled to be partnering with Paper Creations Ink for a CARD DRIVE for our kids! Here at SAS4Kids and at PCI, the theme of our challenges are “Holiday Wishes for Kids”, and we are asking all who enter our challenges to please mail your holiday cards to Send a Smile 4 Kids to cheer a child who is inpatient in a Children’s Hospital over the holidays. You can enter your children’s holiday card in the challenges at both blogs for twice as many chances to win a great prize from our sponsors! Then please mail it (and any other cards you have appropriate for children in a hospital) to one of the addresses listed on the SAS4Kids blog.

Here’s what I came up with for the challenge of Early Holiday Wishes For Kids using a digi provided by Designed2Delight.

The little details~ digi-Kaela as an Angel, copics, Memory Box Tinsel, SU Mat pack, liquid pearls, stickles,

The Nightlife

2011-11-03T21:00:00.001-07:00

Today I’ve been having fun playing with some Victoria Case for SCACD stamps!

I started with the new City Skyline from the Street View Collection and then I added Femme Fatale from the Retro Crew Collection 2.

Doesn’t she just look like she enjoys the nightlife in the city? This was so much fun to make! My layout and design were inspired by my SCACD DT team mate, Suzanne with THIS card.

The little details~ City Skyline, Femme Fatale, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, copic glitter pens, DCWV All Dressed Up Stack, stickles, Kaisercraft rhinestones,

FBW #178

2011-11-02T00:00:00.000-07:00

It’s time for another Flutter By Wednesday Challenge! Be sure to visit the blog to find out how you can play along this week!! And be sure to visit my Flutter By Team to see lots of flutterific inspiration! Links are on my sidebar!

This week we have the theme of Thankful/Gratitude as our challenge along with our butterfly, fairy or angel. Here’s what I came up with using Precious Present from Sylvia Zet for SCACD.

For my layout I used the current sketch by Carly.

The little details~ Precious Present, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, copic glitter pens, Basic Grey Olivia, corner rounder, SU Teeny Tiny Wishes, SU punches, flower, button, scrappers floss, stickles, Viva Decor Pearl Pen,

I’m sketchy!!

2011-11-01T14:45:00.001-07:00

Just had to share my latest news~

You can read more about it HERE! I’m looking forward to working with Carly and her team for sketch challenges every two weeks! My first DT post will be the next challenge~ November 11th!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Shopping Our Stash #24

2011-11-01T04:00:00.000-07:00

It’s time for another Shopping Our Stash Challenge!! Hope you’ll join us this week! Be sure to visit the blog to see how you can play along and to see the other design team members creations!!

Our challenge this week is~ How 'bout them Cowboys- sports or western. Round up the sports or western related items in your stash and put them to use. Horses, cowgirls, cowboys, rodeo, hay, cattle, farm, ranch, bandanas, gingham, cookout, pick up trucks, barns, OR anything sports related...football, soccer, baseball, yoga, jogging, swimming, darts, hunting, etc!

I went the cowgirl route as I seem to have several cute cowgirl stamps, guess somewhere down inside I’d love to be a country cowgirl! Today I used the cute Howdy by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD.

The little details~ Howdy, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, Kaisercraft Gypsy Sisters paper, Zig Wink Of Stella pen, star stickers,

November Calendar Page

2011-11-01T00:00:00.000-07:00

I sort of just skipped October’s calendar page, but am somewhat back on track with November’s!

Be sure to visit the other ladies who share calendar pages each month~ Christine, Kathyrn, Julie, Tangii, and Monique.

I used one of my TAC sets that was designed by Mabelle RO. I think she fit perfectly in the space of the calendar and will make me smile through out the month.

The little details~ calendar download from Taylored Expressions, TAC Lucy, copics, flowers,

PMS Digi Makeover Challenge #9

2011-10-31T04:00:00.000-07:00

It’s time for another PMS Digi Makeover Challenge! Be sure to visit the blog to see how you can play along and also to see the other design team members creations!

This week we have a sketch challenge. For my image I used Sasha Fairy. Is she flexible or what!! LOL!

Have a happy and safe Halloween! My munchins were so cute on Saturday at a Harvest Fair at their school. We had such a fun weekend spending time as a family! Even played with dry ice so it was a bit foggy..hehe! My purple witch and Anakin Skywalker~

The little details~ digi-Sasha Fairy, copics, nestabilities, Memory Box Tinsel paper, copic glitter pens, Martha Stewart punch, seam binding, Viva Decor glitter liner, SU dazzling details, stickles, Kaisercraft pearls,

Wishes Do Come True

2011-10-29T00:00:00.000-07:00

Did you order your new Victoria Case for SCACD stamps yet? No? Whatcha’ waiting for?? Such fun new collections~ Street Views and Classic Retro Crew!! Be sure and order yours!!

Today I wanted to play with one of the images from the Classic Retro Crew~ Wishes Do Come True! What would you wish for if you had a genie? I’m not sure what I’d wish for..hmmm…okay, let’s narrow it down, what would you wish for from a crafty genie?? I would wish for a craft room with lots of space to store and work on my crafts!

I had so much fun making this card! I used my new Goosebumps Shimmer Texture Spray on the background behind Wishes Do Come True and also on my flourish~~ this stuff is amazing! I don’t know that the camera will do it justice but it has the neatest texture and the prettiest shimmer to it. I can’t wait to play with it more as you can do so much with it just by how much or little you apply!! (if you get this and try it--which you should--take a warm rag to the nozzle after you use it to help it spray better!)

You can see the texture and some of the shimmer in this photo

The little details~ Wishes Do Come True, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, copics, Basic Grey Sweet Threads, Pure Innocence Believe in Magic for sentiment, CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, flowers, Goosebumps Shimmer Texture Spray, Kaisercraft rhinestones, Smooch Illuminate,

Hopping with SCACD!

2011-10-28T01:00:00.000-07:00

Yay!! It’s release day at SCACD!! Both of the new collections by the talented Victoria Case for SCACD are available to purchase NOW!!

I know you’ll love both of these collections~ Street Views and Classic Retro Crew! So be sure to head on over to SCACD or for our International Friends, Quixotic Paperie and order yours after you finish the hop!!

You should have arrived here from Crystal’s wonderful blog! If not, then you need to start at the beginning with the talented Elaine! If you get lost along the way, you can find the complete blog hop list on the store blog too!

Today I’m showing one of the fun new Classic Retro Crew~ Witchy Woman! How fun is she!!!

I also decorated an envelope to use with her with the free image that comes only with the set of Classic Retro Crew~ what an awesome tv, so fun!!

Now you should continue the hop by going to Lorraine’s fabulous blog! Have fun hopping and shopping!

The little details~ Witchy Woman, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, Authentique Gathering, copic glitter pens, CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Kaisercraft pearls, stickles,

Ivy The Nerd

2011-10-27T00:00:00.000-07:00

It’s no secret that I’m a follower..hehe..and usually when I see an image or trend for the first time, I say nope, not for me…but then after seeing said image or trend numerous times then my inner Veruca comes out and I have to have it.

I saw the images from Sugar Nellie called Simply Sassy--something like that--and thought nope…then I started seeing images from Saturated Canary-same artist. Again…the thought was nope. And then I saw more. and more. and more. And that leads us to today’s creation.

Meet Ivy The Nerd from Saturated Canary. I love her glasses..so fun! Yup, I’m a follower and a nerd and proud of it! LOL!!

I probably should’ve printed her a tad bigger but it worked out okay in the end. As I was working on this, Belle came in and said I use these colors alot, guess they are one of my favorite combos! For my layout I used this week’s Mojo Monday Sketch 212.

A little reminder that today is the last day of sneak peeks on the SCACD Store Blog and also the last day to enter the blog candy! Be sure you check it out! See you tomorrow for a SCACD-tastic Blog Hop!!!

The little details~ digi-Ivy the Nerd, copics, TAC Lilly Anna paper, EK Success border punch, SU marker, TAC Tag Tidbits, bakers twine, Doodlebug Sticker Jewels, SU Dazzling Details,

FBW #177--take 2

2011-10-26T16:14:00.001-07:00

Okay, okay, so I realized I had a stamping kit that only had a few things left in it and it’s Halloween themed so I figured I would use it up and since I was using it up, I figured I best do my Flutter By Wednesday card.

You can find out all about this week’s challenge HERE! and here’s what I came up with~

and here’s one more card so I can finish up this kit~

I’m adding these to the La La Land Crafts Customer Gallery too!

The little details~ digi-Pumpkin Marci, copics, PMS kit, Martha Stewart punch, Diamond glaze, SU Dazzling Details, Kaisercraft rhinestones, digi- Witch Marci, Zig Wink Of Stella pen,

FBW #177

2011-10-26T00:00:00.000-07:00

It’s Wednesday so that means it’s Flutter By Wednesday! Be sure to visit the blog to see how you can play along! Also be sure to visit the Flutter By Team for lots of inspiration! Links are on my sidebar!

Our challenge this week is to use Halloween Colors~ black, purple, orange and green. When I chose this challenge last month I thought it’d be fun but truthfully I’m sick of these colors at the moment and just couldn’t find any mojo to play with them so being the “boss”, I’m taking a “personal day” and not playing along this week..but I sure hope you’ll join us! (if you’re sick of those colors too, play along and in your posts put that you’re pulling a Danni and I’ll forgive ya!)

Also wanted to remind you that today is the second day of sneak peek’s on the SCACD store blog! Remember there’s blog candy too so be sure and check it out!!

Have a happy fluttery day!! I’m still fighting with congestion and a cough but am feeling better each day so hopefully soon I’ll be back to visiting you all and leaving ya’ll some love!!

Time for a sneak peek!

2011-10-25T01:00:00.000-07:00

(please scroll down for my Sweet November Review post and my Shopping Our Stash post!)

Today starts a week of fun at SCACD!! We have a new release by the talented Victoria Case for SCACD coming on Friday, October 28th so mark your calendars!!

Starting today there will be a sneak peek on the store blog, Follow Your Heart, each day along with blog candy!! So be sure to check it out!!!

There are 2 fabulous new collections from Victoria Case for SCACD being released~ Street Views-which has 4 stamps and a 1 free image and sentiment only when you buy the set and Classic Retro Crew-which also has 4 stamps and 1 free image and sentiment only when you buy the set! Both are amazing and I know you’ll love them!

We are sharing sneak peeks of the Street View’s but you know you’ll want to hop along with us on Friday to see the one Street View not shown during sneak peeks and also to see the Classic Retro Crew!

Today I am showing the super fun Fairy Hollow Street View! What fun!! I can imagine lots of little fairies and pixies loving this little Fairy Hollow!

The little details~ Fairy Hollow, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, copics, My Mind’s Eye-Fine and Dandy-Tickled Pink, Memory Box Elegant Scrollwork die, Diamond Glaze, stickles,

Shopping Our Stash #23

2011-10-25T00:30:00.000-07:00

(please scroll down for my Sweet November Review post)

It’s that time again! Time to play along with Shopping Our Stash! Be sure to check out the blog to see how you can play along and to see the other design team members creations!

Super fun this week too as we are sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps!!

Our challenge this week is~ Halloween or Fall colors. Uncover the fall/Halloween theme items in your stash! Skeletons, bats, cats and ghouls...all are welcome. If however, that doesn't work for you, feel free to join in with a autumnal creation or just use Halloween or fall colors on a non-seasonal project!

Bugaboo Stamps generously donated some digi’s for the team to play with! Here is my creation using Hween Brat Pumpkin! I think the Bugaboo Brats are so cute!

Pretend the brads are all perfectly in line, I got a bit punch happy and punched before it was lined up, LOL!

The little details~ digi-Hween Brat Pumpkin, copics, PMS kit-paper, ribbon, brads, SU marker, stickles,

Sweet November Review

2011-10-25T00:00:00.000-07:00

It’s time to take another look at the adorable Sweet November stamps that were released this month! Be sure to visit Amy, Nancy and Rachel and the ATS blog to see what they’ve created!

I had fun using the sweet Piper and her snowman again! Love these Fairwee’s!

The little details~ Piper and her snowman, copics, Taylored Expressions Key Ingredients December 2010 kit, sparkly fluff, glamour dust, Polar White Flower Soft, SU Dazzling Details, rhinestones,

PMS Digi Makeover #8

2011-10-24T04:00:00.000-07:00

It's time for another PMS Digi Makeover Challenge!! Be sure to visit the blog to see how you can play along and also to see the other design team members creations!

This week we have a color challenge to get us more in the mood for autumn! I love autumn..the cooler days, the changing trees…ahhh!!

I used Moody For Fall today as I thought she was perfect for the colors!

The little details~ digi-Moody For Fall, copics, Taylored Expressions Key Ingredients August 2010 kit, nestabilities, Zva Creative pearls, SU marker,

Thank you!

2011-10-23T19:15:00.001-07:00

Just a quick post to say thank you for all the comments and emails in regards to my last post. I have decided that for now I’m not signing up with any company but instead will be trying to maybe have some online parties so that I can earn some of the hostess sets and goodies! :)

This week is a busy one on my blog and hopefully I can get the rest of this cold to go away (I never thought I’d love a product named Mucinex!)so that I can get back in the swing of things by visiting you all!

I’ll leave you with Annabelle’s latest creations~ a bookmark she made all by herself.

Just have to ask…

2011-10-22T11:14:00.001-07:00

Do you ever have something that is just nagging you..that you can’t get out of your head? well, here’s mine…..

Ever since The Angel Company closed I have really, really, really missed having that part of my crafting. It’s hard to explain but I just love being a part of a company, selling it, meeting people, etc.

Stampin’ Up is something I really would love to do but I’m not at a point to give up my design teams/linking to the stores of design teams so that’s out.

A Muse is saturated with friends and really, as great as their products are, not really for me.

That brings us to Close To My Heart. I had originally said no, not my thing to this company too but with their latest catalog and the Cricut cartridge and well, all of it…I’m very intrigued.

My question is this~~ do you have a CTMH consultant? if not, is it something you might be interested in if I had a separate blog with lots of inspiration and such? If the interest is there, I’d be willing to set up hostess clubs and other fun things….(and to my local crafty group, I know you have a consultant and wouldn’t expect anything from you all!)

It’s just something I can’t let go of but instead of following my impulsive side, I’m trying to be logical about it…so just had to ask! Thanks and thanks for your honesty in advance!!

Off to get some McD’s for lunch (have I mentioned my McD’s Sweet Tea obsession?) and then I’m getting crafty!! Have a happy day!

Fancy Marci

2011-10-21T17:54:00.001-07:00

A just because I felt like coloring card…LOL!

Whew, started this card days ago, finally finishing it! I think my mojo is still off somewhere as I struggled to get this together but at least it’s a start on the mountain of projects I need to get done!

The shape behind Marci and the big butterfly were made with my new CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge. I think this *might* be the cartridge to get me to love my Cricut! Even though it’s only a few shapes, I had fun using it and can’t wait to do more! It even has me really considering signing up with CTMH…I probably won’t but…..hehe!

I’m adding this to the La-La Land Crafts Customer Gallery too!

The little details~ digi-Fancy Marci, copics, paper from my older than the hills stash, CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Martha Stewart punch, Kaisercraft rhinestones,