Another Swap Card

This was another swap card I did recently. The swap was to use vellum on the card. I stamped the vellum with the French Flair BG in Craft White. Make sure you set aside to dry or use a light touch of the heat gun (if you're impatient :). I really like how this one turned out - much nicer IRL though. The colors are so rich together and the vellum added just the right touch. You can't see it in the photo, but I took the Old Olive marker and colored on the backside of the birds on the vellum. Not sure I liked that part though, so I would leave it off next time.

Supplies:
Stamps:Carte Postale, French Flair BG
CS:Eggplant Envy, Old Olive, WW, Vellum
Ink:Craft White, Eggplant Envy, Old Olive
Other:Designer Label Punch, Circle Punch (the flower is punched out and popped up on dimensionals), Stampin' Dimensional, Brad (from the Vintage Brads)

Swamped in Swaps

I have been swamped the past 2 weeks in doing swaps! I got through spurts where I don't do any swaps and then all of sudden I'll be signed up for 10 or more!!! YIKES!! Of course, usually when I do this they end up being due around the same time.

Anyway - I made the above card (sorry for the terrible picture) for one of the swaps. It uses the Carte Postale set and the French Flair BG set from the Winter Mini catalog. Neither are really my type of sets, but I have loved seeing what everyone has done with them. So, of course, I needed to get it and try it out as well.

The BG looks like I stamped the French Flair in white, but I actually did Tone on Tone - Ruby Red.

Supplies:
Stamps:Carte Postale, French Flair BG, Sincere Salutations
CS:WW, Ruby Red, Vintage Violet
Ink:Ruby Red, Vintage Violet
Other:Markers - Ruby Red & Mellow Moss, Blender Pen for Vintage Violet, Vintage Violet Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Double Rectangle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

I'm Addicted!

I am addicted to scrapbooking kits!! There are so many out there on the internet that finding one that fits your needs isn't hard. There is one particular site that has AWESOME kits!! The site is Transparent Touches & Tags. They have a great store and a message board (did I mention I'm addicted to message boards too!!). *grin* Anyway - back to the kits....Monica (the owner) has posted sneak peeks of the February kits already. *grin* I got 2 of the kits from January and some add-ons as well. They are so cool - can't wait to use them!

Here are the 2 kits for February - for the specific list of items in each kit be sure to check out the website.

Feb. Kit #1

Feb Kit #2
Be sure to come visit us over on the message board as well!!

Tagged

Ok - so on everyone's blog I've been reading about those who've been tagged. My monkey card was commented on by Kathy and she 'tagged' me. :)

A-Available or Taken: Definitely Taken (10 years this Oct.)

B-Best Friend: Rachel & Carla

C-Cake or Pie: Cake--yellow cake with chocolate icing

D-Drink of Choice: anything leaded (Dr. Pepper, Mt. Dew, Mr. Pibb, etc)

E-Essential Item You Use Everyday: my computer and cell phone

F-Favorite Color: Green

G-Gummy Bears or Worms: Bears

H-Hometown: Des Plaines, IL, but call Hagerstown, MD home

I-Indulgence: getting my nails done

J-January or February: February-Valentine's Day

K-Kids and Names: Madison, Mackenzie, & Trenton

L-Life is Incomplete Without: my wonderful family and friends

M-Marriage Date: 10/11/97

N-Number of Siblings: 6 (3 brothers & 3 sisters)

O-Oranges or Apples: Oranges

P-Phobias or Fears: heights, bridges over water, dying

Q-Favorite Quote: ?? Not sure I have a favorite quote

R-Reason to Smile: Watching my beautiful children laugh and play

S-Season: Fall/Winter, but now that I have kids...it is more Summer, so that they aren't couped up inside :)

T-Tag 3 or 4 people: ack--everyone I read has been tagged. . .how about Lynne Natasha Cheryl

U-Unknown fact about me: Not sure of anything - I'm pretty much an open book. :)

V-Vegetable you don't like: Lima Beans

W-Worst Habit: I'm sure I have plenty, but can't think of any right now

X-Xrays: Teeth, chest, hand, knees, back (yep - I'm falling apart. :)

Y-Your fave food: Seafood, but I won't pass up any Mexican, Italian, etc

Z-Zodiac: Cancer

Monkey Love

I made this card using Inky Antics stamps for a Valentine swap I am in. I also used a Sketch on the IA forums to design this card.

Supplies:
Stamps:All Inky Antics - Monkey, Happy Valentine's Day, Heart BG
CS:WW, Pixie Pink, Pink PP
Ink:Basic Black, Pixie Pink
Other:Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Coluzzle, Ribbon from Savvy n Sassy (http://www.savvynsassy.com/Store/)

Purple/Green All Over

I am on numerous stamping/scrapbooking groups - yes I have an addiction! Anyway - in those groups I join various different swaps, mailings, etc - yes another addiction. I made this for the Birthday Exchange Group on one of the groups. I made this same card, except with the initial 'j' - I figured it would be easier to make the same card for everyone than switching. Good thing there were only 2 birthdays for January. *wink*

I did have fun making this card! The ribbon was the inspiration for the color combo. I stamped the Dotted BG on Green Galore with Green Galore ink. I'm really glad I got this BG stamp - it so fun and provides a unique design to any card. I then stamped the label outline (Paper Salon) in Green Galore ink. Inside I stamped 'b' from the Best Friends Alphabet Lower set. I used my Coluzzle to cut the circles. I then punched on each side of the circle using the Horizontal Slot punch - this is a great punch for using to thread ribbon through. I LOVE Primas, so what's a card without them!?!?!! Again - used the ribbon to pick the colors. I put the brads through the Primas first. Then adhered them to the card with glue dots (I have a hard time letting the brads show through the card- inside). Not sure why, but I do - so that is why I used glue dots to adhere them. The greeting is stamped with Lovely Lilac - it is from the SU Winter Mini Catalog - Small Sayings.

All Supplies SU! unless otherwise noted:
Stamps:Best Friends Alphabet Lower, Dotted BG, Monogram Builder (Paper Salon)
CS:WW, Green Galore, Lovely Lilac
Ink:Green Galore, Lovely Lilac
Other:Glue Dots, Horizontal Slot Punch, Coluzzle, Non-SU:Ribbon, Primas, Brads

SCS - Sketch Challenge 105

I made this card using the Sketch Challenge 105 on SCS that can be found here. I also made it for a challenge on another group to make a Valentine's Day card. I don't really do much in the way of Valentine's, so I used sets that had 'heart' images. I'm telling you - when you need help in the way of sketches, colors, inspiration, etc - you MUST go to the SCS challenges. Do a couple in the same category and you'll be surprised how your mind will just start to create your own creations then! Of course, while I don't do much for Valentine's day - I LOVE the candy that is abundant during this time!!! :D

All Supplies (c) SU! unless otherwise noted
Sets: Festive Four, Dotted BG, Small Sayings
CS: WW, Rose Red, Regal Rose, Certainly Celery
Ink: Rose Red, Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Basic Black
Other: Word Window Punch, Rose Grosgrain Ribbon, Celery Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Blender Pen, Coluzzle (for the 1/2 circle)

Finally

Well - I am finally able to upload! Thanks to Allison for letting me know I'm not alone in this!! :) I also read on another stamper's blog that she switched from blogger to another site because of this issue as well.

Anyway - this is an ATC swap I participated in. The theme is to use a $1 stamp from Michael's somewhere on the ATC with any other supplies we wanted. My $1 stamp here is the A Little Something one. I'm not as happy with the outcome of this - my cutting skills stink as evidenced by my uneven circle! I love making ATC's because they are so easy and quick to do. They are perfect for doing up a bunch and then when needing - just add them to the front of a card and voila!

Supplies:
Stamps:Be Happy (SU!), A Little Something ($1 Michael's)
CS:Pixie Pink, Certainly Celery, WW, PP (unknown)
Ink:Basic Black, Pink Passion
Other:Pink Gingham Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

UGH!! This is starting to irritate me! It seems like ever since the New Year - every time I go to post on my blog with a picture....I get an error message. Again tonight - I have tried to upload a card and no luck.

So - this is causing problems with updating my blog daily as my New Year's resolution!! See - I make a resolution and this is what happens. :)

I'll keep trying tonight to post, but in case you don't see anything...you'll know why.

Dragonfly

Here is a card I made the other night. The Dragonfly stamp is from Lasting Impressions with Panache (LIWP). I needed a quick and easy card and this did the trick. :)

Supplies:
Stamps:Dragonfly
CS:VV, Always Artichoke
Ink:Craft Vanilla, Always Artichoke
Other:Sahara Sand Eyelets, Crop-a-Dile

Sorry for the late and short post. I'm not feeling well and fell asleep early. Of course, whenever I do that - I end up waking up and being up for a couple hours then. Anyway - I'm hoping since I am actually letting my body rest that I will start to feel better soon. We'll see.

Ok - well, I came to post another card, however, blogger isn't being cooperative with me. I keep getting a message that they can't complete my request at this time. So, I will try again, but since I had said I was going to post another card - I figured I would post why it isn't here yet.

For those who have been sick - I hear ya!! My whole family has been sick since the end of November!! I now have a head cold and today it was killing me. I felt like my head was going to explode and slept a good bit as well. I'll definitely be VERY happy when we are all healthy and germ free!! :)

I'll keep trying to upload, but just wanted to let you know why the card isn't on here yet. :(

Forever Friends

Well, I guess technically you could say I already broke my resolution for the New Year. :) Of course, since I'm still up - I consider it to still be the 2nd. (Like my reasoning. :) Seriously - I've had this scan ready to post, however, I took the picture with my new digital a couple times and it was 'washed out' every time. So, I kept deleting them and decided to just use my old digital to get the picture until I can figure out my new camera. We'll see - the whole purpose of the new camera was to take pictures that I could post. I'm hoping it wasn't a waste of money now!

Now back to the important thing at hand - I stamped this card for the color challenge on Inky Antics. The color challenge was simply to use pink - in honor of Keri's (Sereikastamper on SCS and IA) birth of her daughter. This was the first time using all of the stamps on this card as well. I had fun and loved using my scalloped circle punches too!

Supplies:
Stamps:Snow Girlfriends & Snowflake BG (Inky Antics), Forever Friends (A Muse Artstamps)
CS:WW, Pixie Pink, Only Orange, PP
Ink:Pixie Pink, Only Orange, Basic Black, Certainly Celery, Close to Cocoa
Other:Scalloped Circle Punches (Giga & Mega), Paper Piercing Tool, White Gel Pen, Aqua Painter, Stampin' Dimensionals

Now, since I am posting this card so late...I will be posting another card later on (after I sleep of course).

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Well, it is officially 2007, so I wanted to wish all of my blog readers a wonderful New Year!! All the best to all of you in 2007!!

We didn't do anything special - just stayed home and watched the ball drop. DH was finally off for New Year's Eve, but we decided to just stay home with the kids. Of course, they were in bed way before now - none of them are feeling the greatest. My oldest 2 have head colds and my little guy is cutting teeth - which I still can't believe. He is already 9 months!! Time sure does fly - as I told my DH...I couldn't believe it was already January 1, 2007!!!

WOOHOO - HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!

One of my resolutions for the New Year - updating my blog daily. So, I'm really hoping to keep this one...seeing how I have you all that will know if I break it. ;) Also R - she keeps me on track!! Love ya girl!! :)

New Goodies - Yeah!!

I got a gift card to AC Moore for Christmas day from my in-laws. Well, if you know me, money doesn't last long in my possession. :) As my DH says, it burns a hole in my pocket. So, the other night we went and I got to go shopping with my gift card. I wasn't sure what I would get and had some other items in my cart, but put them back when I saw these.

I got the Autumn Leaves (Rhonna Farrar) stamps and these 3 A Muse Artstamps!! YEAH!! The drink stamp is one I've seen used before and always thought it was cute. Then the saying stamp - LOVE it!! I've been wanting this stamp for what seems like forever! From the very first time I saw it - I wanted it. It says 'The road to a friend's house is never long.' - Danish Proverb Also - the last stamp says Forever Friends. I didn't realize that our AC Moore sold A Muse stamps, so I am just totally thrilled about this!! Can't wait to create some things with my new goodies!! :)

jOy in the LitTLe ThiNgS

I made this card with my new set - Polka Dots & Paisley - from SU!. This was a gift from SU! to their Demos. :) This set will be available in the Spring Mini 2007 from SU!. I think it is super cute and can't wait to play more with it.

I used the Color Challenge on SCS (can be found here - CC93 ) to make this card. I know I've mentioned it before, but the challenges on SCS are great to jumpstart creativity. I love seeing how others use the challenges - the differences in each idea utilizing the same starting point.

Supplies:
Stamps:Polka Dots & Paisley
CS:Chocolate Chip, Sage Shadow, Blush Blossom, Basic Grey PP
Ink:Chocolate Chip, Sage Shadow
Other:Sage Shadow & Rose Red Markers, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain, Rose Red Stitched Ribbon (Ribbon Originals), Ticket Corner Punch, Stamping Sponge, Stampin' Dimensionals

We had a good Christmas - aside from being sick still. The kids had so much fun opening their gifts and helping Trenton open his. Of course, Mackenzie likes her toys, but thinks the toys Madison and Trenton got are much better. :) We're still recuperating from the 'hustle and bustle', as well as, trying to get better from being sick. The kids are getting head colds, Madison woke with a fever today, and Dave had to call the doctor again to see about getting a different medicine - BUT other than that....we're movin' on! :D

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and is looking forward to a bright and prosperous New Year!! All the best for everyone in 2007!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a most spectacular New Year!!

Our Christmas is off to an awesome start here at our household! The kids have opened their gifts, played with some, replayed with others, and just enjoying their morning.

Wishing everyone the best this holiday season!!

Sweet Stuff

This is one of the new SAB sets from Stampin' Up! called Very Punny. I got it to do swaps and this is my swap card I made (40 of these to be exact :). The set itself is sooo cute and I love the little sayings that go with each image. If you haven't gotten your SAB set yet - you will. The sets are as always so cute and something to appeal to each stamper's style. I'm trying to be good and not preorder any of the other ones - I figure I will earn them (at least I'm hoping too).

Are you ready yet for Christmas? I'm not! I haven't wrapped a thing, still have some shopping to do, haven't sent all my cards yet, and still working on some gifts that I'm making. So, what am I doing on my blog - procrastinating of course!! LOL!! I did get some pages done last night for 2 7x7 scrapbooks I'm making. My friend came over and we stamped/scrapped. Of course, I probably would have gotten more done if the phone didn't ring and the kids didn't want something everytime I sat down! :)

I love this time of year!! The hustle and bustle I can do without, but just the overall spirit of the holiday is wonderful!!

Supplies:
Stamps:Very Punny (SAB 2007), Simply Circles
CS:Confetti White, Real Red, Basic Black
Ink:Real Red
Other: Real Red and Basic Black Markers, Circle Punches in the following sizes - 1/4", 1/16", 1 1/4", & 1 3/8", Word Window Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Crystal Effects, Narrow Organdy Ribbon - Black, Black brads (from the Vintage Brads), White Uni-Ball Gel Pen (for swirl in lollipop which turned red after the crystal effects was added and for the lollipop stick)

Christmas Peaceful Wishes

Here is one of the cards I'm going to be sending out this year. Yep - still haven't mailed my cards nor have I finished them! Yikes!! The past couple I've made have been on the super simple side. I figured I better make them simple and few steps or they will end up being New Year's cards instead (which I've done in the past and I'm definitely not opposed to doing again). With so much to finish - I really can't be stressing over cards. I also keep finding myself doing other things than I what I should be - have I mentioned that I'm the ultimate in procrastination?!! :)

I still need to make 2 3.5x3.5 scrapbooks for DH's grandmothers, 2 7x7 scrapbooks for our mothers, wrap the kids gifts, purchase DH's gifts (to my defense - he just gave me a list of things this weekend), make cards, mail cards, print Christmas picture, and I'm sure there are other things I should/could do.

Supplies:
Stamps:Peaceful Wishes
CS:VV, Cranberry Crisp, True Thyme
Ink:Cranberry Crisp, True Thyme
Other:Cranberry Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Xmas Red Stickles

{pretty in pink}

I have been super busy with trying to get things ready for Christmas, so I apologize for not updating my blog more often. Not to mention - all 3 of my kids were sick and now my DH and I are sick. Of course, this has really slowed me down because I don't feel like doing anything when I'm sick. I also have been sleeping all day for a couple days - really puts a hamper on stamping and crafting that NEEDS to be done for Christmas!!

Anyway - here is a page I made of Mackenzie. I just love all the prima flowers and 'bling' on this page!! :) Mackenzie can really test your nerves, but all she has to do is just smile at you and it melts your heart (as can all my children)!! :)

Supplies:
Stamps:Technique Tuesday (Girl word stamps)
Ink:Basic Black
Other:Wild Asparagus PP, Close to Cocoa cs, Transparency (www.transparenttouches.com), Pink Gems, Prima flowers, Stickles in center of flowers, ribbon

The pp, ribbon, big flower, brad, and pink gems are from the Nov Just Enough Kit Please from Serendipity Scrapbooks (www.serendipityscrapbooks.com) .

blog candy

Ok everyone - you need to get right over to my friend Lynne's blog!!! She has 7 groupings of BLOG CANDY up for posting on her blog!! You don't want to miss out on any of these goodies - they look fabulous and who can't use more stamping supplies!?!?!!! :)

So - here is the link http://seasideescape.blogspot.com/ (Seaside Escape) The drawing will take place on Sat. 12/16 at noon, so head over now so you don't miss out on your chance to win!! Make sure to bookmark her blog as well - she is really going full force with her New Year's Resolution of devoting more time to stamping, so her blog will have lots to inspire you!!

Good luck to everyone!! And Lynne - looks great!! I won't post over there, so as not to take away someone's chance. :) Can't wait to see who wins!!!

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Family Fun

Here is a layout I finished the other night. I really like how this turned out. I used a sketch from one of the many sites I frequent. :) I've been trying to scrap at least one for every couple cards I make.

Supplies:
Stamp:Season by Season
PP:Wild Asparagus
Transparency:Transparent Touches & Tags (www.transparenttouches.com)
Metal Charms:Unknown (these were silver snowflakes and I used a Gold Zig Painty to color them to match the pp better)

That's it - very simple, but a satisfying layout to finish. :) One down - only a gazillion more to go!

Perennial Friendship

This is a set from the New SU! Winter Mini - Perennial Friendship. I made this card for a swap I was in (40 of them to be exact). I'm not one for mass producing, but to get the AWESOME samples back - I do it for this swapping group only!! :) They truly are some of the most talented stampers I have the opportunity of swapping with.

This card actually took a lot of thought. The set itself I found to be hard to utilize. I love flowers and such, but this set didn't jump out at me. There is only this one image of flowers and the rest are verses/greetings. Anyway - I am really pleased with how this turned out - a lot of steps, but well worth it.

Supplies:
Stamps:Perennial Friendship, Print Pattern BG, French Script BG
CS:So Saffron, Old Olive, WW
Ink:Basic Black, Old Olive
Other:Designer Label Punch, 1/16 Circle Punch, Double Rectangle Punch, Gold Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, Narrow Organdy Ribbon - Olive, Aqua Painter, Watercolor Crayons (So Saffron, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie), Cutter Kit (distressing the So Saffron cs under the flower image), Stamping Sponge (sponged Old Olive ink on the edges of the Old Olive cs)

I'm not sure why I couldn't post the other day, but I wasn't the only one. I decided to look into it and lo and behold - found the answer. Ctrl + F5 for those who are having the same problem with not being able to upload images. Use this function on the page where you upload and the option will return. :) So glad I found the answer - it would have driven me crazy!!

UGH! I came on to upload some artwork, but for some reason it isn't giving me an option to do it. All I can do is type, but not add pictures.

Just wanted to say I haven't forgotten my blog readers. I'll try again tomorrow.

White Christmas

This was another one of the cards my stamp club made. I've loved seeing the different cards made using vellum and transparencies. Well, I tried the vellum. Not quite what I had in my head, but I still like it. I like how the White Craft ink shows on the vellum. Hard to see in the picture, but I used the Sakura Glitter Gel Pen on the center tree. The blue card stock is actually on the inside of the card. Sorry for the crooked picture too!

Supplies:
Stamps:Loads of Love, Snow Flurries
Ink:Craft White, Bashful Blue, Close to Cocoa
CS:Vellum cardstock, Bashful Blue, Orchid Opulence, WW
Other:Lt. Blue Gingham Ribbon, Double Rectangle Punch, Stamping Sponge, Close to Cocoa Marker (to color in tree trunks), Sakura Glitter Gel Pen

Be Merry

This is one of the cards my stamp club made last night. I wanted to show using our Designer Paper and how easy it is to make a quick card. While this could be used as a Christmas card, it can also be used as a Thank you card to be sent after the holidays for gifts and such received.

I love both the Double Sided Paper and the stitched ribbon and wanted to make sure my club members saw it again in case they wanted to order it before the end of the month. :)

Supplies:
Stamps:Warm Words, Itty Bitty Backgrounds
CS:WW, True Thyme, Holiday Thyme Double Sided Designer Paper
Ink:True Thyme
Other:True Thyme Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, 1 1/4 & 1 3/8 Square Punches, Stampin' Dimensionals (for underneath the greeting)

Hope everyone had a wonderful, safe, and Happy Thanksgiving!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I'm late in posting this, but I wanted to wish all of you a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving! May you be blessed all year long!! Hope you and yours had a safe and relaxing holiday.

Well - need to get to bed...hitting the specials tomorrow for Black Friday. Not sure we'll buy anything, but want to check what's out there. :)

Elegant Flourish

I made this one for the same group, but a different challenge. Same thing - finished in time, but didn't get it loaded timely. The challenge was to make a Christmas card using non-traditional colors (no red/green). I never really took much notice to this set, but then I saw a card that Lori C. (stamp_momma on SCS) made and knew that I would want it. So, this is the first card I made using the set Finest Flourishes.

Supplies:
Stamps:Finest Flourishes, Warmest Regards (Hostess)
CS:Buckaroo Blue, Basic Black, WW
Ink:Buckaroo Blue, Basic Black
Other:Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Organdy Narrow Ribbon, Stamping Sponge

Bold and Big Pieces

I originally made this for a challenge on another group to make a card using a button. Well, I finished it in time, but didn't get it loaded in time. :( No biggie - I do the challenges for fun and to keep me stamping/scrapping. I love the Bold and Bright colors of the patterned paper (SU!'s Dots and Dashes Designer Paper) and used that as my inspiration.

Again - you won't want to miss out on the SU! Winter Mini catalog. Make sure to get one from your Demonstrator or stop by the SU! website to find a Demo near you.

Supplies:
Stamps:Big Pieces & Small Sayings (Both Winter Mini)
CS:Glorious Green, Brocade Blue, WW, Dots & Dashes Designer Paper
Ink:Glorious Green, Brocade Blue, Only Orange, Basic Black
Other:Clear Button, Stampin' Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Winter Mini Goodies

I am loving the Winter Mini items!!! OMGoodness - seriously...save your money now because you will want one of everything. Or add the items to your Christmas list. :)

I wanted to make a quick card using some of the new Winter Mini items. I have to prepare 40 cards for a swap I'm in, so I before I got into that - wanted to have something to show. Some new things on this card - 2 stamp sets, new Designer Series paper, and new RIBBON!!! I LOVE ribbon - not that I need more, but this is such yummy ribbon! :)

Supplies:
Stamps:Big Pieces, Tagger's Dozen (both Winter Mini)
CS: WW, Taken w/Teal, Designer Paper (Love Me - I think...from Winter Mini)
Ink:Taken w/Teal, Pretty in Pink
Other:Ribbon (Winter Mini), Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stamping Sponge

Ok - now back to work. I am hoping to play some tonight - the weather here is rainy and dreary, so nothing like staying inside to scramp!! :)

More Primas

I made this to go along with the 'Friend Accordion' in the previous post. I was very late in sending her the challenge, so I made both of these up to send as well. I altered a Band Aid tin I got in my Monthly Kit from EbbCreations. These are definitely too cute and I think I'll need to find some more. :)

Supplies:
Stamps:Mixed Bouquet, Small Sayings (SU! Winter Mini)
CS:WW, Cranberry Crisp, Recollections Designer Paper
Ink:Cranberry Crisp, True Thyme, Basic Black
Other:Band Aid Tin, Prima Flowers, Cranberry Stitched Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, Crystal Stickles, Aqua Painters (to blend the ink on the flower and leaf), stamping sponge

Now - after seeing these I really need to send some Primas my friend Rachel's way. :) Yes girl - I've got them for you...I keep telling her I will send them and haven't yet.

Accordion Friend

I made this for another stamper on a swap group I belong to for a Prima challenge. I hope she doesn't look here yet because I mailed it and don't know if she got it yet. This was very easy to make and a lot of fun. This would also be neat to be placed on a shelf as artwork/decoration. Maybe stamp something like Create, Inspire, Dream, etc.

Supplies:
Stamps:Mixed Bouquet
CS:WW, Simply Scrappin' Kit - Friends (Hostess)
Ink:Cool Caribbean, Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery, Rose Red
Other:Prima Flowers, Brads, Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Apricot Grosgrain Ribbon, Celery Narrow Organdy Ribbon

Here it is 'Boss'! :)

LOL! I was talking to my best friend (hey Rachel!!!) today and she told me I had to post on my blog to give everyone something to view. I won't be home this weekend (going scrapbooking - yeah!!) and so here is my post 'boss'!! :) Just kidding girl!!!

I made this card for a friend's friend who just found out she has cancer. She is a SU! Demo as well, so I wanted to show her my support and let her know she is in my prayers. Her favorite color is pink - hence the overload of pink here. I hope this helps brighten a bit of her day!

Supplies:
Stamps:Inky Antics, Hero Arts
CS:Basic Black, WW, Pink Passion, PP
Ink:Basic Black, Pink Passion
Other:Lt. Pink Organdy Ribbon, Prismacolor Pencils, Sakura Black Glaze Gel Pen, Sakura Glitter Gel Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals (the Girl w/flowers & the 'hugs' are popped up)

Well, I am off to finish packing and doing last minute details! I'm hoping to have lots of pages to share when I return!! Of course, if history repeats itself - then I tend to do more talking than scrappin' when I go away!! Must be the need for adult interaction, since I spend most of my days/time with my little ones. :)

Have a fantabulous weekend!!!!

WINNERS!!!

Ok - so, since I'm lame and didn't post the winners yesterday like I said....I decided to have my daughter pick 3 names! Yep - you got it...we have 3 winners due to my lameness (is that a word?). :)

Without further ado - drumroll please........

Kristi Ferro
meghan
Jan

If the 3 of you could email me at knk75 @ aol . com (without the spaces) your snail mail - I'll get your goodies out to you.

Thank you to everyone for sharing what you are thankful for!! I loved reading each one and appreciate all of you that stop by to see what I've been up to. I will have a new post tomorrow of what I've created so far this week.

Thanks again!!!!

Prize Patrol

EDITED TO ADD: I will have my daughter draw a name at 4pm EST on 11/7/06. So, if you haven't posted to this thread - do so before then. You won't want to miss out on the goodies!! Thanks to all of you who have posted - I've enjoyed reading what everyone is thankful for! I'm thankful for all of you who take the time to read my blog and post!! (((hugs))) to all of you - it makes doing this blog so worth it!! Ok everyone - get your post in!!

Well, my little ol' blog is going to hit 500 views here, so I thought I would celebrate!! :) I will be giving away a few goodies to someone (will have my oldest DD draw from the names of those who post). I've been lucky myself to have won 2 blog contests and would love to share 'the wealth' so to speak.

So, to be entered into the drawing...all you need to do is post in this thread what you are thankful for. I felt this was appropriate with Thanksgiving coming up soon.

Well - what are you waiting for??? Get to postin' !!! :D

Couple More Cards

This has become one of my favorite sets. As soon as the new catalog came out, I knew this was going to be one of the first sets I bought. It is so versatile and makes the greatest cards! There are so many samples using this set on Splitcoaststampers as well. This card was designed by Pam Hooten (iris on SCS). She did hers in Pink and Silver and it looked so beautiful - it caught my eye right away.

Supplies:
Stamps:Peaceful Wishes, Warm Words, Itty Bitty Backgrounds
CS:Whisper White, Old Olive, Holiday Thyme Double Sided Designer Paper
Ink:Old Olive, Cranberry Crisp, VersaMark
Other:Stamping Sponge, Brads, Olive Narrow Organdy Ribbon, Iridescent Ice EP, 1/16" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

This is such a cute and fun card! This set (Happy Winter) has been in the SU! catalog forever and I just recently got it in a trade. I think it is so cute!! Not to mention that it makes for a quick and easy card too.

Supplies:
Stamps:Happy Winter, Snow Flurries (Holiday Mini)
CS:Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Brushed Silver (behind the snowman)
Ink:Basic Black, Bashful Blue
Other:Markers, 1 1/4" Square Punch, 1 3/8" Square Punch, Lt. Blue Gingham Ribbon, 1/16" Circle Punch, Silver Brads, Blender Pen (for shading on the snowman)

Christmas/Holiday Cards

We did Christmas/Holiday cards at a recent workshop. This one used one of the pre-cut cardstock kits that SU! sold to demonstrators. I love having the cardstock already cut - helps with the prep time going by quickly. :) It's hard to see in the picture, but the ornaments are stamped on the So Saffron with So Saffron ink.

Supplies:
Stamps:Basket Full of Fun (SU! Hostess), Loads of Love
CS:Bordering Blue, So Saffron, Always Artichoke, Naturals Cream
Ink:Basic Black, So Saffron
Other:Markers, Twill Tape, Hodgepodge Hardware, 1/2" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Rd 3 and Out

Well, for those who have asked....I didn't make it to round 4. I was voted out. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed. I was hoping to do better, but I'm still glad that I tried. It got me back to scrapping and I needed that. I've actually been doing a couple pages here and there when I can. As soon I take pictures, I'll post some here on my blog.

Here is one of the pages I did for the DT I'm on at Scrapping Arts. I do Color Challenges there and posted the challenge of using Olive, Rust, and Brown. In fact, we are having a cyber crop tomorrow 11/4 - come join us for fun!!! (www.scrappingarts.com) We have a full day planned with lots of challenges and FUN!!

Supplies:
Stamp set:Best Friends Upper Alphabet
CS:Close to Cocoa, Old Olive, Really Rust, Daisy D's Gypsy Harvest
Ink:Chocolate Chip
Other:Close to Cocoa Journaler, Fastenator Staples, Brown Polka-Dotted Ribbon, Tag Punch (SU!), Stampin' Dimensionals

Long Overdue Thanks!

Look at these delicious goodies that I got from SweetMissDaisy (Anna) for winning a contest on her blog (check my links on the side for her blog). I can't wait to use these goodies - I got ribbons, fibers, snowflake embellies/brads, and the my friend stamp. I also got the cutest 3x3 card you see here! I was so surprised to have won and am excitied to use these goodies!! Thanks so much Anna!!

Round 3 Submission

Well, this is my Rd 3 submission for the Design Team. The picture is actually terrible. It looks washed out, so I am going to try to take another picture tomorrow and see if it turns out any better. I wanted to get it posted though just in case I can't get to it tomorrow. This is of Madison when she lost her 1st tooth - 10/17/06. Two days after I took this picture she lost her 2nd tooth - both on the bottom next to each other. Of course, she didn't even know she lost her 2nd tooth until I told her. She was playing with her friends and eating popcorn - somewhere along the way it came out. :)

Well, it is now 3am for me and I really need to hit the bed! My kids will be up nice and early for me, so I am going to get 4 hours at best tonight. I wanted to get this on my blog though because I was excited to finish it! Of course, if you could only see it IRL - it is so much better. Oh well!

Stamp Club Projects

This was my favorite of all the projects we did at my stamp club. I was reading some blogs and saw this card on JanTink's (Janine Tinklenberg) blog. I LOVED it and knew I had to do it with my stamp club. I changed it just a slight bit to what I had on hand. First, I took a piece of scrap paper and tore it to create the mask. Then I took a sponge and Craft White ink and sponged over the mask to create the white faux tearing. Then using the Craft White again - stamped the pine needles (again keeping the mask in place). I took the 'berries' and stamped them over top with Buckaroo Blue (keeping the mask in place). The Itty Bitty background stamp set was used on the edges with Buckaroo Blue ink. I sponged around the edges of the card base with Whisper White. The ribbon and greeting finished the card off. Thanks Janine for this beautiful card idea - it was a hit with my club!

Supplies:
Stamps:Peaceful Wishes, Itty Bitty Backgrounds
CS:Buckaroo Blue
Ink:Craft White, Buckaroo Blue
Other:Stamping Sponge, Wide White Organdy Ribbon, Narrow Navy Organdy Ribbon

This is the 2nd card we did at my Stamp Club. I love this cute little Snowflake set! It would go perfect with our Little Pieces set too. The white panel was sponged on the edges with Cranberry Crisp ink. The Handsome Hunter panel was distressed on the edges using the Cutter Kit Distresser. I stamped the greeting twice on whisper white cs - once in Cran. Crisp and once in Hand. Hunter. Then punched the Hand. Hunter one out with the 1 1/4" Circle Punch. This was then adhered to a circle punch out of Handsome Hunter using the 1 3/8" Circle Punch. With the Cran. Crisp greeting, I used the 1/2" Circle Punch and punched out the middle only (Love, Peace, Joy). This was then placed on top of the Handsome Hunter with a Stampin' Dimensional.

Supplies:
Stamps:Snow Flurries (SU! Holiday Mini), Circle of Friendship
CS:Cranberry Crisp, Handsome Hunter, Whisper White
Ink:Cranberry Crisp, Handsome Hunter (2nd Generation stamping on the white panel too)
Other:Hunter Grosgrain Ribbon, 1/2" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensional, Cutter Kit (Edge Distresser), Stamping Sponge

This is the 3rd card we did at my Stamp Club this past Monday. I got the color selection from the Color Coach. My main color is the Glorious Green and I used the colors suggested from the wheel as coordinating - Rose Red and Summer Sun. I wanted a bright fun card!

Supplies:
Stamps: Think Big (SU! Holiday Mini)
CS:Whisper White, Glorious Green, Summer Sun
Ink:Glorious Green, Summer Sun, Rose Red
Other:Mat Pack, Silver Brads, Stamping Sponge (Sponged around the edges of the card base with Glorious Green)

Round 3

Well - I made it to rd 3 of the Design Team call. Our next challenge is to use the word 'knock' in our title. Still thinking of what pictures to use for this one. I have an idea, but don't think I have the pictures for it. So, we'll see....I plan to work on it tomorrow though. I have a workshop on Sunday that I also need to prepare for, so I want to get my layout done and submitted on time.

Here's an Inky Antics girl card I made recently for a color challenge.

Supplies:
Stamps:Coffee Girl, Retro Background (Inky Antics)
CS: Close to Cocoa, Cranberry Crisp, VV
Ink:Basic Black, Cranberry Crisp, Chocolate Chip
Other:Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stamping Sponge, Cutter Kit - Distresser (SU), Prismacolor Pencils, Sakure Glitter Gel Pen

DT - Week 2


Ok - so this is the layout I submitted for the Week 2 challenge for the DT. Our challenge was to use 1 Manufacturer. As well as, only 1 of each item used. Only 1 word for our title. It seems easier than it actually was though. Like - ribbon could only be used in one place...you couldn't cut it and use it in 2 spots. So, I chose Basic Grey Oh! Baby Boy for my line. I love BG and that was what I had the most of. I did go out and look about buying some things, but decided that I have way more than enough to do a layout right here!! :)

So, the voting has begun. This time we had to vote for 2 people. In total - 10 people will be voted off come Monday. I'm telling you - the suspense is enough to give a person an ulcer!!

Our hints for Week 3 have begun. The first hint was a picture of the Earth. She is giving us another hint in the morning. Then the actual challenge is announced Monday - after all voting has taken place.

I really had fun making this layout. I put a Basic Grey Wholly Cow Rub-on in the upper right corner of the picture. I thought it looked best there. I also did doodling in 2 of the 4 corners with my White Uni-Gel Pen. I printed Trenton's name on the computer. When I printed it out, I printed it in reverse. Then adhered it to the blue Bazzill card stock. Then cut it out. I really like how this looks - my first time trying this! I had tried to print directly on the card stock, but I think the 'weight' was too heavy because the printer kept kicking it back out to me. So, I went with this option and am so glad I did. This is the first page in Trenton's book. I did the girls first page layout the same way - their hospital photo and name.

Coaster Ornaments

I had so much fun making these. I needed to make a baby gift item for a swap I am in. Well, I decided to make these for the swap. This is the front and back. These are covered coasters. The front is where you put the baby's picture (in this case) and the back is for the 'statistics'. Then you can use these to hang on a Christmas tree, hang in the baby's bedroom, hang in your office, wherever!

I loved how these turned out!! I am seriously thinking of doing a class on these. It would be so much fun!!

be merry

I made this for a swap I'm in. I used Whipper Snapper Designs (the tree and sentiment - both by Anna Wight). Again - I love her designs and style! I really need to get started on my Christmas cards as well - this may be one of them. For those of you who know me though - I don't like to mass produce, so if I use this...it will only be for about 5 or 10 total. I then move on to another design. :)

Supplies:
Stamps:Whipper Snapper Designs (Anna Wight)
CS:Whisper White, Cranberry Crisp, Old Olive, Holiday Designer Series Paper (all SU!)
Ink: Basic Black (SU!)
Other:Prismacolor Pencils, Sakura Glitter Gel Pen, Sakura Red Glaze Pen, Ticket Corner Punch (SU!), Olive Brads (SU!), Stampin' Dimensionals (SU!)

Round 2

Well - I've made it to round 2 for the DT Call!! The next challenge is a somewhat difficult one (or more like I'm making it more difficult than needed). Our challenge - to use 1 Manufacturer's products for our page. That would be easy, except you have to limit everything you use to 1 - so, 1 brad, 1 ribbon, 1 pp, 1 cardstock, etc. Again - it all has to come from the same manufacturer, so if they don't make brads, well then you can't use it. So, I think I have the manufacturer I'm going to use. Just need to check my stash and see if I have what I need to make a decent layout! The competition is down to 51 of us!!! I swear my stomach was in knots waiting for the results of the first round. I know I will go through this each round that I get to compete in!

When I'm finished - I'll post my layout (this is the only place we can post our work - besides the actual site that is).

Here is a layout I created for a Design Team tryout. I'm up against a lot of other great stampers, so not sure how far I'll make it. They are doing the tryouts somewhat like Survivor - all participants will vote others off. They are granting 5 immunities this first round.

The challenge for this round was to create a layout based on a particular AD. The AD was in black/white with the only color on it being Orange. So, our layout had to be inspired by the AD and we HAD to use the color orange somewhere on our layout. So, this was my take on the AD that was posted. We have until midnight CST to post layouts. Mine is already posted....now the waiting begins!! UGH!! Hmm...maybe that is why I don't feel the greatest today - my nerves must be getting to me!!!

Whether I go on or get voted off - I'm going to follow it along to see the participants that make it. The site is Scrap Love (www.scraplove.com). So, if you don't mind - wish me luck!!!

I made this card for a challenge on a group I belong to. The challenge was to use Chipboard on the card. The chipboard is the square piece with the circles. I covered it using SU! Designer Series Paper. I then stamped the images in Pixie Pink and Certainly Celery on Whisper White cardstock. Placed it behind the chipboard. I sanded the edges of the chipboard. I threaded Olive ribbon around the card (made a slit on the fold to thread ribbon through). Used a piece of Hodgepodge Hardware. To tie in the pink some more I added a small piece of Pink ribbon (retired from SU!). The greeting was stamped in Old Olive. I also then sponged the base card on all sides with Old Olive ink.

I really like how this card turned out. I LOVE green, so really anything with green is great! :) I like the pink/green combo here too (which was obviously inspired by the DS Paper).

I hope the person that gets this likes it as well. I'm late sending it to her, but hope it was worth the wait.

Supplies
Stamp Set - Wild About You
CS - Certainly Celery, WW, Designer Series Paper (don't remember the name offhand)
Ink - Pixie Pink, Certainly Celery, Old Olive
Other - Chipboard, Olive Narrow Organdy Ribbon, Pink Wide Organdy Ribbon (retired), Hodgepodge Hardware, Stamping Sponge, Glue Dots (to hold the hardware in place)

THANK YOU AMANDA!!

This was my gift from Amanda for winning on her blog. WOW!! For some reason I can't get the actual tin picture to show up, so this is the only one I can post. There were so many goodies jam-packed into the tin. I got Prima flowers, too cool pink ribbon w/black flowers, white ribbon w/black polka dots, purple brads, chipboard, gum, tissues, pink nail polish (used it right away!), nuggets - all coordinated so well!! I am still shocked and keep looking over my goodies with amazement that she sent this to ME!!!! I am so stinkin' happy that is now in my possession. :) THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU AMANDA!! If you haven't checked out Amanda's blog yet - be sure to pop over there to see her fantabulous works of art! (http://inkspirations.blogspot.com/).

Happiness is Sunflowers

This is the 3rd card from my Sept. stamp club. This card idea was CASEd from another great stamper on SCS (sorry can't remember who right now).

Supplies:
Stamps - Serene Sunflower, Warm Words, Linen
CS - True Thyme, So Saffron, VV
Ink - True Thyme, So Saffron, Creamy Caramel, Basic Black
Other - Designer Label Tug Punch, Sponging

Happy Harvest

This is another card my stamp club made in Sept.

Supplies:
Stamps - Loads of Love, Loads of Love Accessories, Itty Bitty Backgrounds
CS - Going Grey, Brocade Blue, Pumpkin Pie, WW
Ink - Basic Black, Going Grey, Brocade Blue
Other - Markers, Aqua Painter (for the dirt ground), Word Window Punch, Tangerine Grosgrain Ribbon

THANK YOU!!

I wanted to thank all of you who have posted such warm words congratulating me!! I truly appreciate not only the comments, but the fact that you have taken the time to leave a comment. I love reading each of them and am honored that you check out my blog (definitely makes it all the more worthwhile knowing people are reading it :) ).

This is one of the cards my stamp club made for Sept. I'll post the other 2 cards after this post. I used some new sets and really liked how these turned out.

Supplies:
Stamps - Wild About You!, Paisley
CS - Vintage Violet, Orchid Opulence, WW
Ink - Vintage Violet, Orchid Opulence
Other - Word Window Punch, Vintage Violet Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Ticket Corner Punch, Silver Brads
(This card fits in a business size envelope.)

SO EXCITED!!

Ok I am really excited!! I just got notification that I am now a part of the Design Team at Scrapping Arts!! YEAH!! If you haven't heard of Scrapping Arts, come check us out over at www.scrappingarts.com. You won't be sorry! There are awesome scrapbook layouts and a wonderful message board as well.

So, if nothing else - come visit me over there!!! :)

Sorry to be such a bad blogger of late! I've been busy stamping and scrapbooking. I have a few more projects that I need to get completed for a deadline, but I wanted to post some of what I've done.

My daughter has 2 birthday parties coming up, so I made the cards now - WOW! I'm actually on time with it - usually I am rushing 1/2 hour before the party to put something together. I just got this set from my DDSS (Dabbling Demo Secret Sister - Debbie) on SCS. I've wanted this set and have had it on a couple orders only to scratch it during the actual ordering process. Well, Birthday Beauty is ALL mine thanks to Debbie!!! :)

Supply List
Stamp Set - Birthday Beauty
CS - Regal Rose, Bashful Blue, Pale Plum, Old Olive, WW
Ink - Basic Black, Regal Rose, Pale Plum
Other - Prismacolor Pencils, Pink Polka Dotted Ribbon, Blue Polka Dotted Ribbon, Lavender Polka Dotted Ribbon, Olive Organdy Ribbon, Crystal Stickles (on her crown, sash, and shoes), Stampin' Dimensionals (the bouquet was cut out and propped up on a dimensional)