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Happy Howl-idays...with Sketches in Thyme!

2011-12-15T06:00:00.003-06:00

Well hey again, y'all! I'm back again to share with you another LO for Sketches in Thyme...yay! I am so having so much fun being one of their guest Mavens for December and getting to play with their sketches in advance. And speaking of sketches, the one for this week was super fun, as you can see below! I also want to take a moment to thank everyone for their well wishes and prayers. It means so very much to me and I am so grateful to you!!

As I've said before, I love sketches because they are so versatile. They are a great starting point and can be tweaked and reworked in so many ways. Even better is the fact that SIT provides so many fabulous sketches, as well as awesome inspiration from their DT. Check it all out HERE and plan to play along with us! ;0)

So obviously I'm feeling the holiday spirit, at least where my crafting is concerned. This fun LO was inspired by that gorgeous fur baby in the photo, our Boxer baby Sid. For those that have followed me awhile, you know just how much we love our rescued family member. He's been with us for nearly 6 years now and is completely spoiled rotten! I made sure to journal about how he loves to pose in front of the Christmas tree each year and that this is one of his 2 'signature poses'!

Supplies

Cardstock - The Paper Studio

Patterned Paper - Canvas Corp.

Thickers - American Crafts

Tiny Type - Cosmo Cricket

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Ribbon - Offray

Chipboard Buttons - WalMart

White Pen - Sakura Jelly Roll

Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

I also want to talk about those 2 large, chipboard buttons I used. Know what they are? Stocking embellies! I picked them up last year after Christmas and got a package of 4 for about 25 cents. They come with a safety pin on the back, but I just popped that right off and adhered them to my LO with some Aileen's glue. Can't wait to use the other 2 on a future project! Now, hop on over to Sketches in Thyme to not only check out the other takes on this week's sketch, but to play along for a chance to win a great prize! And don't forget the fabulous holiday linking party going on right now at Paper Issues. I am so blessed to be a part of the PI Creative Team and let me tell you, those gals are so talented I get scared! LOL! So check it out to play along and be majorly inspired. So now I'm off to craft and bake some more, but I'll be back soon...until then, Happy Christmas Craftin'!

I'm also entering my LO into the following challenges!

Sketches in Thyme - Sketch #63

Paper Issues - Holiday Link Party

ScrapFit - Chipboard & Distressing (distressed with my ink!)

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

True XoXo - Inspired by Andrea's Christmas themed LO!

Fresh Brewed Designs - Christmas

The Paper Variety - Anything Goes

Kaboodle Doodles - Let's Get Together for the Holidays

Lollipop Crafts - Happy Holidays
Crafts and Me - Christmas
Southern Girls - Let's Celebrate
Party Time Tuesday - Red and Green Christmas
PaperCrafting Journey - Christmas
PaperPlay - Christmas

Winter Wonderland for Sketches in Thyme

2011-12-08T06:00:00.031-06:00

Oh, I am so happy to be back for a number of reasons! The first being some super exciting news - I'm the December Maven for Sketches in Thyme! I am so very thrilled to be their Maven for the entire month and can't wait to share a new LO with you each week. In case you are not familiar with SIT, they are a fabulous sketch site that provides some wonderful inspiration. They have a super talented DT and you can check it all out RIGHT HERE! The other reason being that I've missed y'all so very much! It's been nearly a month since I last blogged and while I usually keep things private, it is due to my health. Among many health problems, I have a very severe case of Fibromyalgia, Osteo Arthritis, and Polymalgia Rheumatica. Several weeks ago I began receiving nerve blocks in my spine & hips. Today I go back for another round of the nerve blocks and they usually keep me down for a couple days. I'm also receiving injections in my knees as well. However, not only do I have an amazing Lord & Savior in Jesus Christ and a strong faith, I am so very blessed to have an amazing support network of family & friends. Their prayers and help have got me through so much, for which I am eternally grateful. Therefore, if you'll bare with me, I promise to keep up my crafting and get back to my normal schedule. It lifts my spirits to do a hobby that I love so much and this past week it has truly made me happy to be creating again. Now, on to the good stuff!

This is the sketch for this week and I loved that it featured more than one photo, as well as the side title. What I also love about sketches in general is not only are they helpful in getting started, but that you are not held down to the exact sketch. You can flip it, tweak it, and adjust the photo sizes - which is what I did. I decided to use 2 photos, one being slightly larger than the other. To check out how the SIT DT gals interpreted Sketch #62, click HERE!

The photos above are from a winter storm we received 2 years ago. I've been wanting to scrap them forever and am so glad they are finally done! And I also gotta give a shout out regarding those 2 super cute crochet hearts. They were made by and sent to me by a super sweet crafty friend - Heather Dennis, who owns Fresh Brewed Designs! She is such a sweetie & I love the special touch they give to my LO.

Supplies

Patterned Paper - Jillibean Soup (wood grain), October Afternoon (red gingham)

Foam Thickers - American Crafts

Ribbon - Fiskars

Doilies - Wilton

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Journaling Spot - Shabby Chic Crafts

Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue, Pop Dots

Stash - Crochet Hearts, Glitter Snowflakes, Buttons, Twine, Quote,

Thanks so much for stopping by and baring with me during a kinda lengthy post! Now, I hope you'll visit Sketches in Thyme to not only leave me so me love, but play along for a fabulous prize. You'll also be totally inspired by their amazing DT. Just click HERE to visit their blog! I'm planning on sharing another project in the next couple days, but just in case something happens, I will definitely be back next Thursday to share my next LO for Sketches in Thyme. Until then, Happy Crafting & Merry Christmas!

I'm also entering my LO into the following challenges!
Paper Issues - Holiday Madness
Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party
Fresh Brewed Designs - Christmas
The Paper Variety - Inspired by a Christmas Song (winter wonderland)
Kaboodle Doodles - Colors of Christmas
True XoXo - Challenge #24 (inspired by the colors in Ana's LO!)
ScrapFit - WWU#19 Stitching (stitching on my ribbon!)
Lasting Memories - All about the Sentiment (used a favorite christmas song!)

Share the Holidays...

2011-11-10T06:00:00.024-06:00

Well, hello my crafty peeps! Been a little bit since I last posted and I'm sorry about that. Things have been kind of crazy round here so please forgive me. However, I'm hoping to get back to my normal routine now and to kick things off, I'm sharing with you a card I created for my Guest Design post at Paper Crafting Journey! I shared a creation about a month ago that I created for PCJ as well and you can check that card out HERE. I can tell you right now that I've loved creating for them & if you are not familiar with their challenge site, you should definitely check PCJ out RIGHT HERE! Psssttt...this week's super fun challenge is embossing - which I made sure to showcase on my hearts. Oh, and I just have to share that I scored that sweet sentiment for a whopping 12 cents, yep 12 cents, at my local Hobby Lobby Basket Market awhile back. Love that place so much and if you are lucky enough to have one, go check it out!!

Supplies

Cardstock - Bazzill

Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket (Odds and Ends)

Embossing - Cuttlebug

Crochet Lace - Prima (from the YMH store!)

Sentiment - Stampabilities

Ink/Scallop Border Punch - Stampin' Up

Glimmer Mists - Tattered Angels (also from the YMH store!)

Perfect Pearls - Ranger

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

I feel a little happy getting a jump start on a few of my handcrafted Christmas cards this year. Normally, if I get any made at all, it is at the very last minute. I swear I'm one of the world's worst procrastinators! I'm hoping to get back here later this week to show off a few more holiday cards I'm whipping up. It doesn't feel like we should be talking about Christmas yet since Thanksgiving hasn't even passed, but oh well. For those dreading the craziness that comes with the holidays, forgive me for starting early! Make sure to hop on over to Paper Crafting Journey to check out this week's challenge and I hope you'll play along too!

Until next time, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following challenges!

Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

Party Time Tuesdays - Bling It On! (used glimmer mists & perfect pearls!)

Fresh Brewed Designs - Anything Goes Month Long Challenge

Card Makin' Mamas - Cut It Out!

Speedy the Cat - Fall or Winter Theme

Catch the Bug - Anything Goes

Really Reasonable Ribbon - Christmas

Paper Sundaes - Rectangle
Joy's Life - Make It Messy (awesome new challenge site!!!)

Always a Monster!

2011-10-29T06:00:00.002-05:00

Hey y'all! I'm back again as promised with a fun Halloween LO that I hope you love as much as I do! It uses some great products from some great companies...plus has a great pic of our kiddo (the bloody, crazy clown of course) from last year. I've been hearing quite a bit about Authentique paper lately so decided to try some out myself and boy howdy, it is fab stuff! I just loved the texture & thickness of it. And, the banner and strips behind the LO are both from the same sheet of double sided paper. When I seen those cute little variant triangles all over the page, I knew it would make the perfect banner and it did! The background paper is from AC's Mischievous line and I love it as well. When I trimmed off the bottom label of the paper, I actually made sure to keep the word "Mischievous" to use somewhere on my LO. I usually do that with most of my papers because there are always either cute patters you can use as borders, or cute words you can use on a LO or card. Just another good way to recycle/upcycle!

Supplies

Cardstock - Bazzill

Patterned Paper - Authentique, American Crafts

Glimmer Mists - Tattered Angels (key lime & charcoal- from the YMH Store !)

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain...my fave!)

Glitter Thickers - American Crafts

Journaling Spot/Word Strips - Echo Park

Mischevious Word Strip - American Crafts

Journaling Pen - PenTech

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots

Now, for a few more days you can enter into the Paper Issues Halloween Link Party! It is super fun & I am so excited be part of such an amazingly talented Creative Team. Seriously, the inspiration offered on the site is phenomenal & I sometimes feel way inferior. So, check it out HERE & I hope I see ya playing along too! On another note, I am super excited to see what photos I get from this year's Halloween affair so I can start scrappin' them. Halloween is our favorite holiday & we love nothing more than eating, watching scary movies, and trick or treating of course! So, do you have any big Halloween plans or usual traditions? I'd love to hear about them! In the meantime, enjoy the holiday & check back in a few days for my weekly Your Memories Here post! Until then, Spooky Craftin'!

I'm also entering my Halloween LO into the following challenges!

Paper Issues - Halloween Link Party

The Paper Variety - Halloween

Creative Inspirations - Halloween

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

Delicious Doodles - Good vs. Evil

Fab n Funky - Halloween

PaperPlay - Halloween Inspiration

If the Shoe Fits - Spooky Fall

Kaboodle Doodles - Halloween/Fall

I Dream of Mocha...

2011-10-27T06:00:00.011-05:00

Hello again my crafty peeps! Told ya I'd be back again didn't I? Although I said I'd share a Halloween LO, I decided to save that one to show in a few days & share this one instead...mostly cause its so much fun & I just really like it! I was totally inspired to do a LO like this by a recent page I seen in Scrapbook Trends. I loved the blocked style of that LO & the similar use of some stick pins. I decided to go from there & make it my own, including scrapping about my love of iced mochas...especially the ones from Taco Bell. Seriously, have you tried those yet? They are amazing; maybe cause they use Seattle's Best coffee, I don't know. I just know that me & the kiddo are always craving one!

I was also inspired to create this LO by the current challenge over at True XoXo to use an "instagram" type feature on your photo. I used a combo of Picnik & Photoshop on mine and really love how it turned out. The retro effect you can achieve with Picnik is seriously fun y'all & you should totally try it if you haven't! And, you should definitely check out True XoXo (click here!) because they have some terrific challenges & some great designers too. The inspiration over there is really fabulous and they encourage you to scraplift their DT's ideas...which is where I was inspired to use my mists, as well as the vintage feel of the Odds & Ends papers!

Supplies

Cardstock - Bazzill

Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket (Garden Variety & Odds and Ends Collections)

Glimmer Mist/Glam - Tattered Angels

Thickers - American Crafts

Yellow Letters - Little Yellow Bicycle

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Cloud Stamp - Little Yellow Bicycle

Ink - Staz On

Pins - Offray

Journaling Pen - Pentec

Photo Editing - PhotoShop, Picnik

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit y'all! I always enjoy your sweet comments & they really just make my day! Now, make sure to stop by again Saturday as I will definitely be sharing my Halloween LO that day. I really, really love how it turned out & can't wait to share it with you. Until then...Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my LO into the following super fab challenges!

True XoXo - Instagram (inspired by misting & vintage feel of Khristen's LO!)

ScrapFIT - WO #53 Journaling Goes Round & Round

Kraft Journal - Anything Goes

Moxie Fab World - Tuesday Trigger (inspired by the block shapes & colors!)

Lollipop Crafts - Embellish It

Crafts and Me - Winter Blues/Use Blue

EAD Designs - Color Challenge

Southern Girls - Stripes & Polka Dots

Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes

Inkspirations - Color Challenge

Thankful 4 U!

2011-10-25T15:45:00.001-05:00

Hey everyone! So sorry for the long break...I've been battling some health issues but am doing so much better! So better in fact, you'll need to stop back in several times this week as I share several more LO's that I've whipped up, as well as a home decor Halloween project...yay! Now, while I whipped up this LO featuring some super fun Cosmo Cricket projects from the Your Memories Here Store, I used THIS fabby sketch that can be found over at Sketches in Thyme. They have several challenges a month featuring some of the best sketches ever! I discovered them several months ago and have been playing along since then. I do hope you'll check them out because they are having a DT Call...which is why I used this particular sketch. I'm hoping to make their amazing DT so wish me luck, y'all!

Now, on to the deets about my YMH DT project this week. Y'all know my love for Cosmo Cricket knows no bounds & I especially love that their collections mix n match so well! I also love that you can find some amazing Cosmo Cricket paper at super awesome prices RIGHT HERE in the YMH Store!! There are several collections available, including some I used here, at prices that you won't find anywhere else on the web...they are that fantastic. The photo itself is a recent one of me & my mommy in law at Lake Hefner Lighthouse in Oklahoma City. We spent an amazing day together doing some scrappy shopping & eating by the lake, then taking a stroll down by the lighthouse. It was a gorgeous day & am so very thankful (and blessed) to have such a great mom in law!

Supplies

Sketch - Sketches in Thyme

Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket (upcycle, nutmeg, & pixie-licious collections)

Buttons - Cosmo Cricket

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Cardstock - The Paper Studio

Baker's Twine - The Twinery

Thickers - American Crafts

Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Thank y'all so much for stopping by! I do hope you'll take the time to check out Sketches in Thyme, as well as the YMH Store & Inspiration Blog. Over at the blog HERE you'll find some terrific inspiration by some amazing ladies using products from the YMH Store...which you can visit HERE for rockin' products like Tim Holtz, Prima, Cosmo Cricket, Tattered Angels and more! Don't forget to check back very soon for a super fun Halloween LO I know you'll love...until then Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my LO in the following challenges!

Sketches in Thyme - DT Call/Sketch

ScrapFIT - WO#54 Numbers (in my title & journaling)

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

Lollipop Crafts - Embellish It

Scrapping the Music - Challenge #181 (inspired by lyric "i will love you till i die"!)

Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes

SPOOK-tacular Frame...more dollar store decor w/YMH!

2011-10-11T00:00:00.004-05:00

Hey y'all! I'm back again to share some more dollar store decor that is sure to dress up your home just right for Halloween! See, as most of ya know, Halloween is our favorite holiday here in the Beshear household. And, like a lot of crafters out there right now, I'm a crafter on a budget. This project I'm showing ya today cost me $1 buck...yep, just a dollar cause all I had to buy was the frame. So, I'm here to show you how to make the most of your goodies while getting the most bang for your buck...by using your scraps, shopping your local dollar tree & scoring some amazing deals at Your Memories Here! I've designed for YMH for over a year now & am so happy to do so. I love sharing how just a few products can really jazz up a project, as well as how to get the most out of things. Kristina, YMH owner, is absolutely fabulous & really does have some amazing bargains....so check them out HERE in the YMH Store!

Okay, so my little spooky project started out with a frame from my local dollar tree, just like last week's home decor project did. You can check that shabby Halloween frame out HERE. Then I started using some fun products like Tattered Angels stamps, mists & papers, as well as some Prima papers & a Donna Downey stamp...most of these items can be found RIGHT HERE in the YMH Store too. I'm tellin' y'all, one stop shopping rules...lol! This project is fab-u-lous for scraps. That's actually what I made it all out of too, which makes it even better. And you can make one too cause it is soooo easy....just grab you a frame, measure your papers, and embellish to your little heart's content. You can't go wrong with this project so don't be afraid to make it yours!

Supplies

Orange Patterned Paper/Tree & Spider Stamps/Glimmer Mists - Tattered Angels

(mists used: key lime, mimosa, sand, fall breeze, charcoal)

Black & Green Patterned Paper/Donna Downey Stamp/Recycled Packaging - Prima Marketing

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Twine - The Twinery

Numbers - American Craft Thickers (rain boot font)

Flocked Letters - Dollar General

Sentiment Stamps - Studio G

Ink - Staz On

Patterned Paper - Authentique, Reminisce

Cardstock Stickers - Target

Dimensional Stickers - Wal Mart

Adhesive - Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Frame - Dollar Tree

So there you have it...easy & inexpensive, but totally cute, Halloween decor for the crafter on a budget. Now, what are you gonna make? I would love to see it! I'd also love it if you hopped on over to the YMH DT Blog for inspiration HERE & the YMH Store for terrific products HERE. And, do not forget that all month long we are having a Halloween link party at Paper Issues! It is so completely awesome & I hope you'll join us for your chance to be featured, or win a great mini kit from the Paper Issues store! Go HERE to link up your Halloween creations. Whew! This was kind of a long post, huh? Sorry about that, but thanks for hangin' in there with me! Make sure to check back for more Halloween/Fall projects comin' your way, plus a very special Guest Design Spot I can't wait to announce...until next time, Happy Craftin'!!

I'm also entering my altered frame into the following fun challenges/parties!

Paper Issues - Halloween Link Party (all month long!!)

PaperCrafting Journey - Die Cuts &/or Punches (i'm a GDT for this challenge...yay!)

Blue Cricket Design - Show & Tell Link Party

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

Skip to My Lou - Made for You Monday Link Party

Lollipop Crafts - Critters (they're everywhere on my project!)

The Paper Variety - Include a Forest Friend (my cutie owl!)

All Things Thrifty - All Things Spooky Link Party

Delicious Doodles - Tales of the Unexpected

Fresh Brewed Designs - Pumpkins (got one or two on my frame!)

Fab n Funky - Die Cuts or Punches (lots of die cuts!)

Crafty Creations - Create a Crafty Decoration

Delightful Sketches - Make it Dimensional

PaperPlay - Autumn Colors

Dollar Decor w/Tattered Angels from YMH!

2011-10-04T13:01:00.000-05:00

So good to see y'all again! I've been hiding away in my crafty cave trying to get an insane amount of projects done. Not only do I have my regular DT projects due, but also some GDT stuff & lots of Fall/Halloween home decor craftiness taking place. Seriously, you should see my craft room. It looks like a tornado & earthquake happened in there...at the same time. I will clean it though. Soon. Maybe. Anyway! I'm here today to share with you a super cheap, super cute & shabby Halloween home decor frame made with some awesome supplies from the Your Memories Here Store. First off, this project cost me $1. Yes, $1. I had everything on hand but the frame, which called my name when I was at my local Dollar Tree the other day. I instantly knew what I wanted to do with it.

I have a bunch of old, vintage books that I use for projects like this. I grabbed one, ripped out some pages with the binding still in tact, & cut out a pumpkin shape. I used my Tattered Angels Glimmer Glam (grab it HERE) and Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist (get that HERE) to give it some pretty orange sparkle & shimmer. I also put a few drops of charcoal glimmer mist in a ziploc baggie & added my ribbon. I smooshed it around & then pulled it out to dry. This is easiest way to "mist" your ribbons without getting mist everywhere. I cut my paper to fit the frame, found me a cutie stick & set to getting everything glued down. I also added that cute little Halloween tag...which I found in a pack at Target for $1. So maybe the project cost me $2...but technically I didn't buy the tag just for this frame so I'm not gonna count it. That's just how I roll...LOL!

Now, hop on over to the YMH Store HERE to grab some fabulous Tattered Angels goodies at amazing prices. And visit the YMH DT blog HERE for awesome inspiration. Plus, don't forget to check out the brand new linking party at Paper Issues...it's all about Halloween! You'll also have the chance to win some fun mini kits from the Paper Issues store & the party will last all month long RIGHT HERE...woo-hoo! Make sure to check back soon for a very special GDT post...until then, Happy Craftin'!

Supplies

Glimmer Mists/Glams - Tattered Angels (charcoal, mimosa, & copper kettle)

Patterned Paper - Tattered Angels

Frame - Dollar Tree

Halloween Tag - Target (check out their $1 spot...awesome stuff!)

Adhesives - Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Vintage Book/Button/Ribbon - Stash

Stick - Outside (seriously, go outside & grab some stuff...see what ya can create!)

I'm also entering my home decor project into the following challenges!

Paper Issues - Halloween

Lollipop Crafts - Halloween

Stamp, Scrap & Doodle - Anything But a Card

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

Blue Cricket Design - Show & Tell Link Party

Really Reasonable Ribbon - Halloween

Creative Inspirations - Buttons

Birds of a Feather Flock Together...a PCJ GDT Post!!

2011-09-29T06:00:00.000-05:00

I am so very excited to be posting today! Why, you may ask? Because today I am a Guest Designer at Paper Crafting Journey! Woo-Hoo! How fun is that? I just love PCJ - there are always so many fantastic challenges & some great inspiration, as well as terrific sponsors. Please take the time to check out PCJ by clicking HERE! This week the challenge at PCJ is border punches. I love using border punches & one of my favorite ones is the scallop punch. It just really can add some pizazz to so many types of projects! I also broke out some of my favorite Cosmo Cricket papers to whip up this cutie card. You know you can never go wrong with Cosmo Cricket!

Supplies

Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket (garden variety & togetherness collections)

Cardstock - The Paper Studio, Making Memories

Scallop Punch - Stampin' Up

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Stash - Buttons, Ribbon, Twine

I hope you take the time to hop on over to PCJ HERE & play along with this week's challenge. There is a really fun prize up for grabs, plus you can have the opportunity to be a GDT as well! I am also blessed enough to say that I will be guest designing for PCJ once again next month, so make sure to stay tuned.

Until then, Big Hugs & Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my GDT card into the following awesome challenges!

PCJ - Challenge #20 Border Punches

Paper Issues - Tree Hugger (used birds a nature theme!)

Dream Big...

2011-09-27T00:00:00.062-05:00

Ahhh, it's good to dream. Especially when you dream up fun projects that use up your Cosmo Cricket stash! As y'all know I'm more than a little slightly obsessed with Cosmo Cricket products & thanks to Your Memories Here, I get my fix on all the goodies. So once again, for my YMH DT post, I decided to whip up a sweet card using products from Cosmo Cricket's Odds & Ends, Togetherness, & Upcycle Collections. I really love how the card turned out...specifically the ruffled ribbon layers. The ribbon is by Offray & I've got some in pink I can't wait to use too! To get your fix of Cosmo Cricket goodies from the YMH Store just CLICK HERE!

Supplies

All Products Cosmo Cricket Except:

Cardstock - Bazzill

Ribbon - Offray

Baker's Twine - The Twinery

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

I hope you liked my sweet project today & that maybe it inspires you to not only dream big, but dig into your favorite supply stash too! And if you need (or want!) some fabulous new crafting supplies, you can always find amazing deals at the YMH Store HERE on all your favorite goodies. Plus, the YMH DT Blog has some rockin' inspiration that is sure to get you dreaming so visit the gang HERE! Oh, & don't forget to check out our Paper Issues linking party HERE and play along with our fun "Tree Hugger" theme. Make sure to check back soon for some more fun stuff coming your way...until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following terrific challenges!

Paper Issues - Tree Hugger (those cutie butterflies!)
Moxie Fab World - Delightfully Random Tuesday Trigger (inspired by colors, gingham & buttons!)

Paper Sundaes - Anything Goes

ScrapFIT - Buttons

Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

CropStop - Blocking

Delicious Doodles - Cute as a Button

Stamp, Scrap & Doodle - Favorite Color (right now i am so in love w/yellow!)

Southern Girls - Anything Goes

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!

2011-09-24T18:00:00.000-05:00

Woo-Hoo! Kathy, would you come on down!! Yep, Kathy from Kathy's Kreative Spot won my Fresh Brewed Design's Save the Hooters Blog Hop Candy! Yay you!

Here is what Kathy had to say: "Love your card and how you have it displayed with the buttons all around. I am a follower. ~ Kathy" Awww...you are so sweet, girl! Email me your addy & I'll get the Halloween blog candy out to you...hope you enjoy playing with it!

Thanks so much everyone for hopping along with us. It was a great success & I hope you'll join in on FBD's Link for Pink next month too...Happy Craftin'!

FBD's 'Save the Hooters' Blog Hop!

2011-09-22T08:03:00.004-05:00

Good Morning and thank you for joining in on the Fresh Brewed Designs Save The Hooters blog hop.

If you are getting here from Stacy's blog HERE then you are right on track. If not, please start off at the beautiful and talented Linda's blog.

We are so happy that you are joining us today as we spread smiles, share beautiful projects and most of all raise awareness. The word Cancer is one that makes us all cringe and sometimes turn away. That does not make it go away, it just means we try to avoid talking about it and pretending it is not there. It is there and it is a reality. I know most of us have had family or friends who have been diagnosed with a form of cancer or know someone who has died of cancer related causes. One of those cancers is Breast Cancer. In the year 2011 in the United States alone approximately 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer in women have been reported, approximately 57,650 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be found (CIS is non-invasive and is the earliest form of breast cancer, and approximately 39,520 deaths from breast cancer (women).

Fresh Brewed Designs has created a brand new rubber stamp set as well as several digital stamps in which part of your purchase will be donated to Chemo Angels. If you have not heard about Chemo Angels we suggest you look them up. They are a wonderful organization. They support all forms of cancer as well as have ways to donate in the form of time, cards, as well as monetary donations. To find out more about how Fresh Brewed Designs will be taking part, visit HERE.

(wanna win? leave a comment & become a follower...super easy!)

I'm also offering some fun Halloween blog candy during the hop! If you'd like the chance to win, simply leave me a comment & become a follower. If you are already a follower of my blog, just let me know that in your comment. Super easy huh? No jumping through hoops on this gal's blog...LOL!

So for today's hop, I chose to use FBD's Spicy Pumpkin Latte to whip up a fun fall card! I just love this stamp because it is very versatile...last Saturday I used it to create a Halloween card you can find HERE. I just love creating with FBD's stamps & I am so blessed to their GDT for September!

Supplies

Spicy Pumpkin Latte Stamp by Fresh Brewed Designs

Ink - Staz On

Coloring - Bic Mark-It

Sentiment - Studio G

Cardstock - Bazill (orange,black), The Paper Studio (white)

Patterned Paper - Basic Grey

Punch - Martha Stewart

Perfect Pearls - Ranger

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Ribbon - May Arts

Baker's Twine - The Twinery

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Stash - Button

Fresh Brewed Designs is also sponsoring Link Up For Pink. The linking party will be held from October 1 - 14. Every project linked will be pink themed and there will be lots of opportunities for prizes. Grab the badge below and be sure to save the date!

If you purchase the featured BCA stamp set or any of the BCA digital stamps, be sure to be watching for a special link in the tabs under the blog header at Freshly Brewed Challenges. There will be a special link up challenge just for you starting October 1st. We'll allow back linking if you're using these images.

Thank you so much for visiting me today! Your next stop on the hop will be at Vanessa's blog HERE. Make sure to hop along to all the blogs because besides great inspiration, there are some super fun prizes to be won. Make sure to check back Saturday too for my next FBD post...I think you'll like it!
Until then, Happy Craftin'!

Here is the hop order in case you get lost along the way!

Linda

Celeste
Stacy
Crystal (ME!)
Vanessa
Stacie
Yolanda
Carolyn
Rhonda
Sheryl
Catherine
Heather
Freshly Brewed Challenges

I'm also entering my card into the following fun challenges!

Paper Issues - Tree Hugger
Party Time Tuesday - Sketch
Really Reasonable Ribbon - Autumn
Jellypark Friends - Pass It On (created this one for a long distance friend!)
Catch the Bug - Make a Scene
Tuesday Taggers - Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Fall
Delightful Sketches - Happy Fall Y'all!

Just the 2 of Us!

2011-09-20T08:43:00.000-05:00

Happy Tuesday, y'all! I'm back again to share with you another LO I created for Your Memories Here. And yep, once again I broke out some awesome Cosmo Cricket goodies to create...except this time I dug a little farther back into their collections for one of my faves, Joy Ride. This kit is just perfect for those road trip photos, like these pics of my hubby & son on a recent weekend trip to Austin, Texas. Over at the YMH Store, there are some fabulous Cosmo Cricket paper collections up for grabs at fantastic prices...you can check them all out HERE, cause trust me, you're definitely gonna want some!

Supplies

All Products from Cosmo Cricket's Joy Ride Collection except:

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Cardstock - Bazzill

Thickers - American Crafts

Yellow Type - LYB

Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hop on over to the YMH Store HERE to grab some amazing crafting products & visit the YMH DT Blog HERE for some awesome inspiration. And, there is a new inspiration link party up at Paper Issues with a fun Tree Hugger theme...it can be interpreted so many ways so check it out HERE! Also, make sure to check back by on Thursday for a very special hop. Fresh Brewed Designs is having a "Save the Hooters" blog hop promoting breast cancer awareness & you are invited! I'm lucky enough to get to participate since I'm the FBD GDT this month, plus I'll have some blog candy up for grabs. So check back Thursday & until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my LO into the following challenges!

Paper Issues - Tree Hugger (got trees in my photo!)

Fresh Brewed Designs - Football Inspirations (orange for those Texas Longhorns!)
Lollipop Crafts - Anything But a Card
Lasting Memories - Sketch using Fall Colors
Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party
The Paper Variety - Stickers (letter stickers!)

We Have a WINNER!!!

2011-09-19T06:00:00.006-05:00

According to Random.Org, the winner of my blog candy during the Paper Issues CT Hop is Janet G.!! Ms. Crafty Janet had this to say: "Love your LO's! I'm a new follower.Thanks for sharing and inspiring!" Thanks sweetie & yay to you, girl! Send me your snail mail addy when you can & I'll get the goodies you see below out so you can have some fun with them! Can't wait to see what you create & hope you share them with us at Paper Issues, too.

Thanks so very much to everyone who hopped along with us this weekend; it was soooo much fun! Now, hop on over to the Paper Issues CT Blog where a new link party is up. The current theme is Tree Hugger & can be interpreted in a lot of ways so CLICK HERE to play along for a chance to be a featured artist! Make sure to check back tomorrow as I'll be back with my weekly Your Memories Here DT post...until then, Happy Crafting!

Too Cute To Spook!

2011-09-17T06:00:00.036-05:00

~ If you are looking for the Paper Issues Creative Team Blog Hop, CLICK HERE for my post! ~

Happy Saturday y'all! Today for my Fresh Brewed Designs GDT post, I wanted to show you just how versatile FBD stamps are - especially this Spicy Pumpkin Latte stamp! First off, you can grab her RIGHT HERE cause I know you're gonna want one! I have to say that this is one of my absolute fave FBD images. It might be because fall is my favorite season & Halloween is my fave holiday. And when I really got to lookin' at her sassy self with those darling pumpkins (they're peeking out from behind the ribbon), I thought, why not use her for a Halloween card...and here it is! I think it turned out pretty cute & that sentiment by Studio G was just perfect, don't ya think?! You really could use this stamp for almost anything...even Spring if you layered some flowers over the pumpkins. Like I said, a very versatile image which means more bang for your buck my crafty peeps! ;0)

Supplies

Spicy Pumpkin Latte Stamp by Fresh Brewed Designs

Ink - Staz On

Coloring - Bic Mark-It

Sentiment - Studio G

Cardstock - Bazzill (black), The Paper Studio (white), Making Memories (purple)

Patterned Paper - The Paper Studio

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Ribbon - May Arts

Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots

Now, hop on over to the FBD Challenge Blog HERE to see some fabulous inspiration, play along with the current challenge for a great prize, and check out my featured post. Heather has posted my answers to a few of her fun questions & you just might learn a little bit about me! And don't forget to visit the FBD Store HERE for some amazing digi & rubber stamps, as well as some other cool products, like Creative Inspirations Paints. Heather has an amazing sale going on that you don't want to miss! There's also a FBD Facebook Page you can "like" HERE. Make sure to check back soon for some more scrappy goodness, plus I'll have some more big news to share with you soon...if I can wait! ;0) Until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following challenges!

FBD - Inspired by Football (all that orange is from our fave TEXAS LONGHORNS team!)

Crafting When We Can - Do It Your Way

EAD - September Color Challenge

Inky Impressions - Dress to Impress

My Graffico - Outdoor Fun

Penny's - Fall (halloween is a fall holiday!)

Fab n Funky - Bingo Play

Party Time Tuesday - Ribbon, Fiber & Trim, Oh My!

Lexi's Creations - Autumn

Do you have issues? Then HOP along with the Paper Issues Creative Team!!

2011-09-16T13:34:00.002-05:00

Are y'all ready for some serious hopping? I sure hope so because this is the biggest & best hop around right now...us Papers Issues Creative Team members have come together to bring you a variety of inspiration, amazing prizes and good old fashioned fun! I am the first stop LO category so you are in the right place. Now, to give you the downlow, you'll need to start at the Paper Issues blog HERE or by clicking the PI logo above. Once there you can peruse the rules & get to hoppin'. The cool thing? You can choose from 3 categories where & how you want to hop!! There are altered art, cards & layout hops all going on so you can choose to join each category & play along with everyone, or you can choose a single category & hop through the inspiration there. So cool, huh?! And below I've give you a sneaky peek at some of the amazing projects you'll see along the hop!

Now below is the blog hop candy I am offering up! It includes some Prima Marketing stamps & rub ons, as well as some American Crafts stickers & rub ons. To win my blog hop candy all you have to do is leave me a comment & become a follower...its that easy! Plus you never know, I just might throw in some extra goodies for whomever wins!! ;0) But you'll also want to leave a comment on all the blogs that you can, especially the layout category, to win even more prizes -and there are truly some totally awesome prizes to be had. I mean these gals have really gone all out!

(wanna win? just leave a comment & become a follower!)

There is also another fantastic event going on too at Paper Issues...a SALE! Woot Woot! If you purchase something from the Paper Issues Etsy Shop you will get 25% off by using this simple code: HOP25. How totally darn awesome is that? The PI Etsy Store carries some fabby products like Crate Paper, Maya Road, Pink Paislee and more!

(check out the original post HERE)

Today I've chosen to share two of my favorite (and recent) LO's with you that I've created! I recently discovered the awesomeness that is Crate Paper & both of these projects feature their Restoration Collection, which is so much fun. Below each photo I've pasted the link to their original post so you can visit them in full & get all the deets on how I whipped them up. Other than the Crate Paper goodies, I did use some awesome Cosmo Cricket Glubers (which i simply adore), some Cosmo Cricket Tiny Type/Words, & some super kickin' American Crafts Thickers. If this is your first time visiting, then you've just learned that these are some of my most fave products to create with...especially Cosmo Cricket!!

(check out the original post HERE)

The next stop on the LO blog hop is the uber talented Michelle Hernandez & you definitely don't want to miss out on what she has to offer so CLICK HERE! If you haven't yet visited, get on over to Paper Issues HERE to begin your amazing journey! Kick back, grab a drink, and relax while you enjoy the show...it is so totally worth it!! And thanks so much for visiting me too...just make sure to check back on Monday as that is when we'll be posting the winners of our blog candies. Just in case you get lost along the way, I've listed all the LO gals in the hop order below. Now, get to hoppin' my crafty peeps!

Hugs, Love & Happy Craftin'!

Scrapbook Girls
1. Crystal Beshear
2. Michelle Hernandez
3.Joanna Bandelin
5. Jodi Baune
6. Holly Humbert
7. Monika Wright
8. Jennie McGarvey
9. Melissa Priest
10. Joan Liddle
11. Tiffany Call

Together Again...

2011-09-14T00:00:00.017-05:00

There is a fabulous sketch up over at Sketchy Thursdays, as well as Creative Scrappers, that you must check out! When I looked at them, I pretty much knew what I wanted to do in combining them...which is one reason I love these sites so much. Not only do they provide amazing sketches, but they also give me great motivation & inspiration for my LO's! My favorite thing about the Sketchy Thursdays sketch were the patterned strips...which got me thinking that I wanted to use the same paper, but pop some of the strips up for dimension & a little variety. I loved the effect! It is definitely something I will do again for another LO because it looks great & is super easy to do.

And speaking of dimension, it was definitely a challenge to get the swirls to lay across those popped up paper strips. I did my best, but it still looks a little off to me even after spending quite a bit of time making them fit. Oh well, overall I really like the LO - especially since the photo features two of my besties & myself at a graduation party a few months ago. I picked the title because we all used to work together. Now, that I am no longer there we don't get to see each other as much, but when we do its just like old times! I always count a true friend as someone whom you can be away from for a long time, but always pick up right where you left off...like you never missed a beat. And that's how it is with them...we just instantly start sharing and laughing, and I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world! Not to mention they are both scrappers! Love ya girlies!

Supplies

Cardstock - Bazzill

Patterned Paper - Basic Grey

Tiny Type - Cosmo Cricket

Thickers - American Craft

Flowers - Reminisce, Offray, Prima

Swirls - Prima

Perfect Pearls - Ranger

Doilie - Wilton

Journaling Tag - Shabby Chic Crafts

Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Stash - Ribbon w/Buckle

Thanks so much for joining me again today! Your comments always mean a lot to me & I appreciate every single one of them. I don't always get around to everyone's blogs as much as I'd love to, but know that I still think of you & your fabulous crafty abilities! And in case I'm not back before then, make sure to check back Saturday for my next Fresh Brewed Designs GDT post. Until then, Big Hugs & Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my LO into the following fab challenges!

Sketchy Thursday - 9.8 Sketch
Creative Scrappers - Sketch # 172

ScrapFIT - Paper Strips

Basic Grey Challenges - Celebrations (celebrating friendship & a graduation!)

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

Creative Inspirations - Ribbon

True XoXo - Inspired by a Blog (inspired by kimmy's awesome LO w/a doilie!)
Tuesday Throwdown - Pearls

Live Out Loud...

2011-09-13T00:00:00.063-05:00

Happy Tuesday y'all! I'm back to share with you a project for Your Memories Here that I'm hoping will rock your world...pun intended! :0) As y'all know I love me some Prima Marketing products, and this week I wanted to show you some versatility using Prima on this rockin' guy LO featuring our son. Usually when I use Prima, and I know most others do this too, we make everything soft, pretty, & detailed because their products are just so gorgeous. However, some of their prettiest papers have a grungier flip side that are just perfect to showcase the men in our life! And like always, you can find the most fabulous Prima products including papers, flowers, ribbons, stamps, crystals & more RIGHT HERE in the YMH Store.

One of my favorite things about this LO are the letters; I just love how they turned out when I spritzed them with some Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Charcoal. They almost look like metal & really have some depth to them too. I also love that I was able to recycle several items such as the corrugated cardboard stars, which used to be a coffee wrapper, and the fabric journaling spot, which was a Van's shoe tag in a previous life. I always save all the tags off our son's shoes/clothes because most of them are pretty cool & just perfect for LO's like this. It also makes the LO a little more personal. I also spritzed a little charcoal glimmer mist on the cardboard stars to help them stand out. The arrow & the cardboard stars I cut by hand using a template, then dabbed some Tim Holtz Distress Ink on them.

Supplies

Patterned Paper - Prima (blue), Junkitz (red)

Tiny Type/Tiny Words - Cosmo Cricket

Glimmer Mist - Tattered Angels (charcoal)

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Circle - Cuttlebug Die

Red Stars - Cricut/Indie Art Cartridge

Cardstock - Bazzill

Large Letters - Heidi Swapp

Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Journaling Pen - Sakura Jelly Roll (white), Sharpie (black)

Recycled - Van's Tag, Corrugated Cardboard

Thanks so very much for stopping by! Now, if you'd visit the YMH Store HERE to check out some amazing offers, that would make me super happy too! And if you're in need of some inspiration, swing on by the YMH DT Blog for ideas...the ladies over there are super talented! Make sure to check back tomorrow as I've got another LO to share with you, this one using some inspiration from Sketchy Thursdays. Plus, on Saturday I'll have another GDT post for Fresh Brewed Designs. Until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my LO into the following challenges!

The Paper Variety - Challenge 3 Favorite Photos

Fresh Brewed Designs - Use Something New

Kaboodle Doodles - Chipboard

A Simply Sweet Card for Fresh Brewed Designs!

2011-09-10T06:00:00.003-05:00

Welcome back my crafty peeps for another Fresh Brewed Designs GDT post! I am having so much being the September Guest Designer & sharing some sweet stamps from the FBD Store with you, too. This sweet stamp is called Marina One of a Kinda and you can grab one of your very own RIGHT HERE! I though this was the perfect image for a simple card, and I was able to use all scraps to create it. I love using up my leftover stash, don't you?! And, here is a tip for you today - if you have clear dew drops/skittles you can use a Sharpie to color them! Just color the back/bottom side of the dew drop & adhere it too your projects. Super simple & economical too!

Supplies

Marina One of a Kind Stamp by Fresh Brewed Designs

Ink - Staz On

Coloring - Prisma Markers, Prisma Pencil, Sharpie

Cardstock - Bazzill

Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket (upcycle collection)

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Stickles - Ranger

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Stash - Ribbon, Thread, Dew Drops, Button

If you haven't already, hop on over to the FDB Challenge Blog for some great inspiration & to play along for a fun prize. This week's challenge is Something New, plus there is always a month long challenge you can enter too. Also make sure to stop by the FBD Store for some fun rubber & digi stamps you are sure to love! I'll be back soon to share some scrappy fun with ya...until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following challenges!

FBD - Something New

Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

PaperCrafting Journey - Sketch

Speedy the Cat - Bring on the Bling (used stickles!)

Stamp Something - Anything Goes

Whoopsi Daisy - Bling It! (used stickles!)

Crafty Creations - Anything but a Square (rectangle!)

Crafty Cardmakers - Summer Memories

Crafty Catz - Ribbon

Delightful Challenges - Bling It! (used stickles!)

The Paper Variety - Challenge #2 Favorite Paper Company (cosmo cricket!)

Get Your HOP On...and CREATE with Fresh Brewed Designs!

2011-09-08T06:00:00.061-05:00

Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall,

All you got to do is call,
And I'll be there, Yes I will,
You've got a friend.
~James Taylor

Welcome to Fresh Brewed Designs'
NEW RUBBAH STAMP RELEASE AND BLOG HOP!

If you are just getting here, please go back to the beginning with the beautiful, talented and super terrific Sheryl. If you are getting here from Kelly at Sandcastle Stamper, then you are right where you need to be!

First, thank you for sharing part of your day with us today! Did you get the hint we left at the top of this post? These song lyrics tell it all! It is that time of year again where we spend lots of time with our family and friends. We chat more, cook more, laugh more, make special holiday memories, and us crafters have so many amazing holidays to for which to create! This hop has something for every one of these things listed. We are celebrating holidays, friendships, and so much more!

And today, I chose to share this creation with you as the September Guest Designer for FBD! So far I'm absolutely loving being the GDT...Heather is super fabulous & wow, the regular DT gals are so super sweet & creative. I am just thrilled to be part of the fun! This card features the uber cute, and brand spankin' new, Knit Me Pretty stamp! Isn't it darling? I can just see it on so many fun projects...to grab one of your very own, click HERE!

Supplies

Knit Me Pretty Stamp by Fresh Brewed Designs
Sentiment - Studio G
Ink - Staz On
Coloring - Prisma Markers & Pencils, Sharpie Markers
Cardstock - Bazzill

Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket (garden variety collection)

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Perfect Pearls - Ranger

Ribbon - May Arts

Scallop Punch - Stampin' Up

Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Stash - Baker's Twine, Vintage Button

All of these stamps are created using deeply etched red rubber mounted on an 1/8" cling foam cushion. This means you get a clear impression every time you stamp. Equally important is that each stamp is produced and packaged in the USA!

By hopping IN FULL today, one lucky winner will receive the
awesome prize package pictured below. If you share this hop on your blog and link it back to us, you will get your name in the hat one extra time! Personally, I just love Candy Corn Girl & think she is just perfect for those upcoming Halloween projects all of us crafty peeps are getting ready to create, don't you?! And if you get your hop on with all of us, she could be all yours!

Okay, so now that we have you drooling it is time to send you on to the next hop stop. We know you are excited to continue your journey by hopping over to visit Rhonda at Bumblebee Creations and see what awesome project she has to share with you. However, before you do, please read the little extra bit of news below...

We would also like to share some more hoppy news with you. Fresh Brewed Designs is having ANOTHER blog hop this month...woo-hoo! This hop will benefit, support and raise awareness of breast cancer, a cause near & dear to all of our hearts. We'll have new digi stamps, another new rubber stamp set and much more planned for this day, so please grab the badge below and help us spread the word for a great cause...Saving the Hooters! ;0)

Thank y'all so very much for hopping with Fresh Brewed Designs! In case you get lost along the way, the entire blog hop list is posted below. Make sure to check out the FBD Challenge Blog HERE for the current challenge & to win a fab prize. And don't forget to visit the FBD Store as well! All of the stamps you see today can be purchased in the Rubber Stamp section of the FBD Store HERE! Also, check back in a few more days as I should be sharing another FBD project with you on Saturday...until then, Happy Craftin'!

Official Hop Order:

Sheryl @ Ink and Lace with Sheryl Cauble

Stacy @ Impressions of a Ribbon Addict

Vanessa @ My Paper Creations

Stacie G @ Heista's Helper
Kelly @ Sandcastle Stamper
Crystal @ scrapcandydesigns (you are here!)
Rhonda @ Bumblebee Creations

Linda @ The Stamper's Touch

Carolyn @ Kirei na Kami
Heather @ Heather's Coffee Break

I'm also entering the following challenges with my card!

FBD - Something New

Lollipop Crafts - Double Team

Crafts and Me - Buttons & Bows
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes

Simply Scrapping Crafts - Distressing (used distress ink!)

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Ladybug Crafts Ink - Anything Goes

Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes

Delicious Doodles - Fresh Start (used a new stamp!)

The Pixie Cottage - Mellow Yellow
The Paper Variety - Use Stamps (challenge #1)

Relax...with a Guest Spot for Fresh Brewed Designs!!

2011-09-03T08:51:00.001-05:00

Oh, I am so excited to be posting this morning & sharing some news I've been holding in for awhile! All this month, I am a Guest Designer for Fresh Brewed Designs...woo-hoo!! I just love FBD's owner, Heather, & she creates some of the cutest rubber & digi stamps out there. Nearly all of them focus on a coffee theme and hey, we all know us crafters can use all the caffeine we can get our hands on!! Seriously though, Heather is the sweetest, just like her designs, and you should definitely go check them out HERE!

Supplies

Love Mug Stamp by Fresh Brewed Designs

Coloring - Prisma Pencils

Sentiment - Mark's Finest Paper

Ink - Staz On, Tim Holtz Distress (walnut stain)

Cardstock - The Paper Studio, Making Memories

Patterned Paper - Pink Paislee

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Ribbon, Button, Embroidery Thread, Dew Drops - Stash

I am so blessed to have this guest design spot for FBD & just want to say a big thank you to Heather for allowing me to create with her wonderful images. I'll be back on a weekly basis throughout September to share some more creations. Also, there are not one but two awesome blog hops planned at FBD Challenge Blog this month so you don't want to miss out. The very first one starts next week so make sure to stay tuned! You can also find FBD on Facebook HERE! Now, I'm off to get ready for our Fantasy Football Draft...hehehe! Every year we host one with some friends & hubby's co-workers and it is just a blast. Wish me luck so I can be the first girl to bring home that trophy this year! LOL! I'll be back soon with some more crafty goodness, but until then...Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following challenges!

Crop Stop - Sketch (flipped & played w/it a little!)

The Shabby Tea Room - Birthstones (april/crystal - used splashes of white!)

CES - Raise Your Glasses

Stamp, Scrap or Doodle - Labor Day/Occupation ( a barista!!)

Crazy Challenge - New

Your Next Stamp - Song Inspiration (inspired by "relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood! lol!)

Lollipop Crafts - Recycle It (ribbon is upcycled from towel packaging!)

The Big Gift...a Guest Spot for The Paper Variety!

2011-08-31T00:00:00.039-05:00

Oooohhh, I am so excited to be hear with y'all today! Why, you may ask? Because today is my reveal for The Paper Variety as I'm their Guest Designer for their current challenge...yay! I am so excited about guest designing for them...they have super fabulous challenges & a great DT too. Their challenges are always inspiring as well, which really gets my creative mojo going & that's a plus! So this week over at The Paper Variety the challenge is to create a birthday project that includes a banner. You can visit the challenge HERE! You know how much I love my banners & it doesn't hurt that they are very trendy right now. Plus, they are so easy to make - especially with scraps! Which is exactly what I did here...this entire page, with the exception of the cardstock, was made using some of my fave Cosmo Cricket scraps. I save everything, unless its extra tiny, cause you never know when its gonna come in handy. And scraps are always perfect for whipping up a banner of even the smallest size!

Another thing to note is that I was honestly challenged with this LO. For some reason which I do not know, I am totally uneasy with birthday LO's & find them more difficult to me than any other LO. Weird, right?! I don't understand why but I do know I felt so happy to get a birthday LO finally completed thanks to The Paper Variety! Especially since this LO features our son during his 15th birthday party this summer...as you can see he got a very big gift. A brand new drum set which was well over a thousand smackeroos, but which the majority of friends & family chipped in on. We believe in his God given musical ability so much & are so proud of him. He plays multiple instruments including trumpet (which he started on thanks to school band), guitar, bass & drums! However he primarily plays drums in a band with his friends & let me tell you, he is GOOD! Especially because this awesome kiddo, while having had guitar lessons, has never actually had a drum lesson! He has played for five years (we got his first set for a 5th grade graduation present) & can just hear a song and then play it which is definitely a gift from God! Thanks for putting up with me and letting me brag y'all! LOL!

Supplies

Cardstock - Recollections

Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket (odds & ends, upcycle, in the garden, joy ride)

Tiny Type - Cosmo Cricket

Red Thickers - American Crafts

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Baker's Twine - Doodlebug

Eyelet - We R Memory Keepers

Journaling Pen - Sakura Jelly Roll

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Now, I would love it if you would hop on over to The Paper Variety & join in the challenge! You'll have lots of fun, as well as the opportunity to win a fun prize, be a featured artist, or even when a guest design spot like I did! I'll also hopefully be back in a day or two with another fun post for Paper Issues because we have a new & super fun linky party going on with a back to school theme! We're calling it Learning Curve! So visit Paper Issues HERE to find out all the details in the meantime. Until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my LO into the following challenges!

The Paper Variety - Birthday w/a Banner

Lasting Memories - What's Your Secret + DT Entry (hidden journal tag!)

Creative Inspirations - Lots of Layers
Southern Girls - Through the Decades (chose the current decade for a teen birthday!)

Right Now...at 34

2011-08-26T09:08:00.000-05:00

I gotta warn y'all right off the bat that this is a photo heavy post...not really heavy but more than I normally post. Thanks to Crate Paper's fabulous Restoration Kit there were so many details I needed to capture in my LO. First I must say that this kit is truly awesome! The papers are just divine, I love their texture & the vintage appeal they have. Plus, all the extra punch outs & cardstock stickers are so groovy!!

This is the second LO of myself I've done this week because I've realized that I very rarely scrap photos of myself. Like most of you, I am always the one behind the camera & I always scrap everyone else in the family. But, I recognized that I needed to scrap myself as well so here is another one to go in the album. I wanted this one to focus more on who I am at this very moment, what's in my life right now that makes me...well, me. And this line from Crate Paper suited that purpose to at "T."

Supplies

All items from Crate Paper's Restoration Kit except:

Tiny Type - Cosmo Cricket

Brown Thickers - American Craft

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Floral Ribbon - Offray

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

As always, I wanna say thanks so much for stopping by! For those of you who leave me comments, they make every day extra special & I value them so very much. Y'all are awesome & I count my blessings that I've been lucky enough to make so many wonderful friends through my crafty endeavors! Make sure to check back in a couple days for another Your Memories Here post, a Paper Issues post & new linking party, and a very special post because I'm the Guest Designer next week over at The Paper Variety! Woo-Hoo! How exciting is that?! I simply can't wait for my Wednesday reveal! Until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my LO into the following challenges!

Crate Paper - Routine (inspired by me, what i am right now that influences my everyday activities!)

CropStop - Anything Goes

Creative Scrappers - Sketch #169

Sketches in Thyme - Open Challenge (used creative scrappers sketch #169!)

PaperCrafting Journey - Anything Goes

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

The Paper Variety - Travel Theme (based on 'life's journey!')

Inkspirations - Color Challenge

Blessed...

2011-08-23T00:00:00.067-05:00

Don't you just love the sweet versatility of Prima Marketing products? I just love how I can use them on a wide variety of projects, plus they always go so perfectly with my addiction to Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists! So this week for my Your Memories Here DT post, I decided to scrap some recent photos of myself and journal about all the wonderful blessings in my life. Life gets hard sometimes and it is so easy to get down about things, but I think counting your blessings helps keep things in a much needed perspective. Also, I'm pretty bad about never scrapping myself. I am usually the one always taking the photos & scrapping about everything else...but me. Then I realized that I need to do this too so my son has some more personal pages to look back on when he's older. And I can look back and realize exactly how old I've gotten...LOL!

The patterned paper is from Prima's Madeline Collection & is so lovely. The butterflies are from another sheet of Prima paper that I used just to do some fussy cutting. And the journaling spot is actually some recycled Prima rub on packaging. I just love their packaging because they always make it pretty enough to reuse! I wish I knew the manufacturer for the felt title, but I don't. I just picked it up at my LSS a few years ago & am finally using it. It was this bold orange but I used a couple of Tattered Angles Mists (chalkboard mist in peacok & glimmer mists in fall breeze and vintage rose) to make it a more muted olive and match the paper better. Also, believe it or not, this was my first time using Perfect Pearls! I decided to pick up a bottle a few weeks ago to try it out & boy, have I been missing out. They are soooo easy to use & I absolutely loved the results! I can quickly see these becoming my newest addiction!

Supplies

Patterned Paper, Lace, Flowers, Rhinestones, Journaling Tag - Prima Marketing

Mists - Tattered Angels (chalkboard - peacock, glimmer - fall breeze, sand, vintage rose)

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Perfect Pearls - Ranger (bisque)

Butterfly Ribbon - The Paper Studio

Doilie - Wilton

Journaling Pen - Pentel

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Aileen's Quick Dry Glue

Felt Title - Stash

If you want to grab some of these fabulous Prima products, and Tattered Angels mists as well, hop on over to the Your Memories Here Store! There is a fabulous selection of products in the store & you can get them at amazing prices too. Plus, if you need some awesome inspiration, check out the YMH blog...the other ladies who design over there are uber talented & you'll be glad you visited. Make sure to check back soon because I've been on another crafty roll lately & will have more to share with y'all! Until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my LO into the following challenges!

ScrapFIT - Scallops (scalloped trim & doilie!)

Sketches in Thyme - Sketch #54

PaperCrafting Journey - Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Dimension & Texture
Scrapping the Music - Song Inspiration (inspired by lyric "see my world before my eyes!")
Creative Scrappers - Sketch #170
PaperPlay - Recipe
CropStop - Pearls (used Ranger's Perfect Pearls!)

Hello My Friend...

2011-08-20T12:00:00.000-05:00

Hey y'all! Hope you are having a fabulous weekend! I'm back to share a card with you that combines two of my favorites at the moment, Cosmo Cricket & banners. I so adore the look of banners & they can be customized for so many different types of projects plus, when combined with Cosmo Cricket's Odds and Ends collection, the end result is super sweet! And don't you just love all those antique buttons I used in the photo? They just make my heart happy!

Supplies

All products from Cosmo Cricket's Odds and Ends Collection except:

Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Ink (walnut stain)

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Stash - Baker's Twine

Thanks so much for stopping by again! I just love it when you visit! I'm been craftin' my butt off the past few days so I'll be back very soon with some more projects. Plus, as always I'll be back Tuesday for my regular Your Memories Here DT post. Also, don't forget that at Paper Issues we have another linking party going on & this time the theme is Let's Ride...so go check it out! Until next time, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following challenges!

CES - Banners, Bunting & Flags
PaperCrafting Journey - Anything Goes
Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party
Moxie Fab World - Tuesday Trigger (inspired by the retro feel!)
The Shabby Tea Room - Polka Dots
Inky Impressions - Reminds You of a Song (the Golden Girls theme song!)
Paper Sundaes - Just Saying Hi
Whoopsi Daisy - Anything Goes

Live Free....or Dive Hard!

2011-08-17T18:37:00.001-05:00

Hey y'all! I'm back again today to share another project with you thanks to some inspiration I got from Sketchy Thursdays! Their current LO sketch (you can view it HERE) is so fabulous that when I looked at it, I pretty much ran into my craft room & got to scrappin'! Don't ya just love it when mojo & inspiration hits at the same time? ;0)

So, do you like my title that's a play on the name of 4th movie in a popular franchise? Did you catch it? My hubby & kiddo thought it was kinda cute...ya know, instead of Live Free or Die Hard, I made it Live Free or Dive Hard. I'm a goober with things like that sometimes! And I just love these pics of our kiddo (center photo) and some of our friends diving in their pool. It was hot that day & so much fun! I'm happy to say that we've attended more pool parties this year than any other year, thanks to the record breaking temperatures here in Oklahoma. But when you have this much fun together, the heat is a great excuse to let loose! ;0)

Supplies

All Products from Echo Park's For the Record Kit except:

Letters - Cosmo Cricket (black tiny type), American Crafts (black thickers)

Baker's Twine - The Twinery

Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Ink (walnut stain)

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Journaling Pen - Pentel

Well, thanks so much for stopping by again today! I hope you take the time to check out the Sketchy Thursdays blog. They have some really awesome sketches that are sure to inspire you, not to mention some amazing designers too. And, don't forget about the new link party at Paper Issues. The "Let's Ride" theme is sure to get your mojo movin'!! Check back soon for another fun post but until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my LO into these fun challenges!

Sketchy Thursdays - Sketch Challenge (8/11)

The Paper Variety - Threads (used some fun baker's twine!)

Crafts and Me - Blues or Blues & Greens

Fresh Brewed Designs - Hot!

If the Shoe Fits - Shows Us Your Green (used several different shades!)

Let's Ride with Paper Issues!!

2011-08-17T12:00:00.001-05:00

Isn't this such a fun card? I just absolutely LOVE these cutie pie, clear stickers by EAD Designs! I was lucky enough to win a $20 gift card to their amazing vinyl store last month so I used a little to pick up these sweet little vinyl sticker set. (i also scored some amazing vinyl art for my walls!) I love that they are clear so you can highlight cool patterned paper behind them. Makes them so much like a stamped image! And, these stickers made this card perfect for our new link party over at Paper Issues, Let's Ride! It's such a great link party full of fabulous inspiration and I am totally lovin' being on their Creative Team. You can link up any project, new or old, that corresponds with the theme for a chance to be a featured artist. How cool is that?! Just click HERE to join in the fun!

Supplies
Stickers/Sentiment - EAD Designs
Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket
Cardstock - The Paper Studio
Ink - Tim Holtz Distress (walnut stain), KI Memories
Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue
Stash - Pom Pom Trim

I do hope you'll take the time to hop on over to Paper Issues and check out the link party. I hope I see you there cause I'd love to see what you whip up! And make sure to check out EAD Designs for some cool vinyl lettering & stickers...you'll be super glad you did. I'll be back in a few days to share a card with a vintage vibe so make sure to check back. Until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my colorful card into the following challenges!

Paper Issues - Let's Ride!
Card Makin' Mammas - Birthday
Really Reasonable Ribbon - Keep it Clean
Tuesday Throwdown - Non Stamped Sentiment (used stickers!)
AiFactory - Anything Goes
CCEE - Word Inspiration "Glass" (inspired by 'glass' to use 'clear' stickers!)
Tuesday Taggers - Anything Goes
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Happy Birthday
Stamp, Scrap, & Doodle - Photo Inspiration (inspired by colors!)
The Crazy Challenge - Movies (inspired by Disney/Pixar's "Up"!)

He's Our Best Friend...

2011-08-16T13:13:00.003-05:00

Hi y'all! I'm back again today to share my usual Your Memories Here DT post, but this time the focus is on our gorgeous fur baby, Sidney! See, our Sid is a special Boxer boy. We rescued him 5 years ago from a local shelter & he has been such a joy, not to mention an adventure as well! We love him so very much...especially his sweet kisses & clowning around. When I found this Basic Grey paper from the Max & Whiskers collection at a super duper sale for 75% off I knew exactly what I wanted to do! Only problem is I needed some matching letters & ribbon, which is where my Tattered Angels mists from the Your Memories Here Store came in super handy!! You can grab the colors I used HERE!

The yellow ribbon is some fabulous Tim Holtz product (originally a beautiful shabby white) that dyes so easily. And although it looks like I only used one shade, it is actually two colors to get the just right shade of yellow to match the LO. I used Tattered Angels Chalboard Mists in Alaskan Salmon & Firefly for the ribbon, while I used Tattered Angels Chalboard Mist in Peacock & Glimmer Mist in Fall Breeze for the flocked letters. These flocked letters I snagged for a buck at my local Dollar Store take color so amazingly well. I just love that with Tattered Angels products I can customize anything to suit my needs...which is definitely cost effective too. Oh, and that fabulous orange ribbon? Prima Marketing, of course! I just love it so much! And while I used my Tim Holtz Distress Ink on the photo like I always do, I used some new Jenny Bowlin ink in Spice Tin to edge everything else. And, by the way, it is some super fab stuff! Just loved the way the color saturated the paper & the felt pad is fantastic too. Plus, the whole line of inks has some super cute names like Spice Tin, Cough Syrup & Chicken Feed. Too adorable!

Supplies

Cardstock - Cloud 9 Design

Patterned Paper - Basic Grey (max & whiskers collection)

Ribbon - Prima (orange), Tim Holtz (yellow)

Mists - Tattered Angels (alaskan salmon, firefly, peacock, & fall breeze)

Letters - My Little Shoebox (yellow), Dollar Store (large flocked)

Ink - Tim Holtz Distress (walnut stain), Jenny Bowlin (spice tin )

Punches - Martha Stewart, Stampin' Up

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Thanks so very much for stopping by! I always love to read all of your comments cause they mean so much to me...you guys rock!! Make sure to check back soon to look at a fun card for our latest Paper Issues Creative Team linking party, Let's Ride. It's a such a fun challenge & every time you enter you have the opportunity to be a featured artist! Also, you'll definitely want to check out both the YMH Store & DT blogs. There are some great new products in at the store that you can check out by clicking HERE & there is always amazing inspiration HERE at the DT blog. Until next time, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my LO into the following awesome challenges!

ScrapFIT - Inspired by a Book (inspired by the colors!)
A True Friend - Pet Tales

Lasting Memories - Try Something New & DT Submission (dyed tim holtz ribbon & popped my journaling!)

EAD Designs - Good Company Color Challenge

Sketches in Thyme - Sketch #53

Inkspirations - Color Challenge

Clear It Out - Glitter It (used glimmer mists!)

Crafts and Me - Make It Count! (number on my journaling date!)

PaperCrafting Journey - Photo Inspiration (inspired by colors!)

CES - Mix & Match 2 different DP's (cloud 9 design & basic grey!)

Just Chillin'...with ScrapFIT!!!

2011-08-13T11:53:00.000-05:00

Happy Saturday y'all! I am so darn excited to be here with you because today is my big reveal as a FitGIRL Spotlight Guest for ScrapFIT! Yay! Over at the ScrapFIT blog, which you can find by clicking HERE, they are featuring a little about me & some of my work. I do hope you'll stop by to visit, play along with the current challenge, & maybe leave a little love too if you'd like! The current challenge, Weekend Warm Up #11, is all about flowers & I've made sure to incorporate some fun rolled rosettes into my LO. I made them using some Cosmo Cricket Glubers & these things are fun, fun, fun! Not to mention super easy to use - they really make creating these flowers much easier. I also used some fantastic goodies from Crate Paper's Restoration Collection & let me tell you, I am in total love with this line!! This may sound horrible, but it's my first time really playing a lot with Crate Paper & I am happy to say it will definitely not be my last either!

Supplies

All Products from Crate Paper's Restoration Collection except:

Cardstock - The Paper Studio

Glubers - Cosmo Cricket

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Letters - Cosmo Cricket (tiny type), American Crafts (thickers)

Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Softie Buttons - KI Memories

Fabric/Embroidery Floss/Journaling Pen - Stash

Thank y'all so much for stopping by & sharing my FitGirl Spotlight with me! If you'd hop on over & play along with the challenge (you still have a week to go) that would be totally awesome. And, there's another challenge at ScrapFIT too, Workout #49, which is Put a Banner On It. Super Fun! As well, I'm also linking this up to our current Design Team challenge over at Paper Issues. You have one more day to link up your new or old creations for our current theme, Make a Splash. Or, make sure to check out the Paper Issues blog on Sunday when a new challenge goes live. Either way, whenever you link up you get a chance at being a Featured Artist! Make sure to check back soon cause I'll be posting my usual Your Memories Here DT project, something cool for the new Paper Issues party, and a few fun cards I've whipped up. Until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also linking up to the following challenges!

Paper Issues - Make a Splash!

Lasting Memories - Buttons (and a DT submission too!)

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

Fresh Brewed Designs - Hot!

Take the Plunge!

2011-08-09T13:08:00.001-05:00

Just lookin' at the photos on this LO makes me want to go swimming...again! We have been doin' a lot of that here in Oklahoma lately as we continue to break records with our +100 degree temps. So, I guess you can expect quite a few more water themed LO's in the coming weeks...lol! This week for my regular Your Memories Here DT post I decided to mix a number of favorite products you can find at the YMH Store like Tattered Angels, Prima Marketing, Tim Holtz, & Cosmo Cricket. I also tried out a new to me, and definitely fun, product - Heidi Swapp Invisibles! I've had the paper in my stash for some time but had forgot about it. Well, I found it going through some stuff & decided to give it a whirl. Glad I did too! It was super fun to play with thanks to my Tattered Angels Chalkboard Mists. I just spritzed on my colors & then wiped some off to reveal the awesome design underneath...you must try it!

Supplies

Mistable Patterned Paper - Heidi Swapp

Chalkboard Mists - Tattered Angels (peacock, firefly, alaskan salmon)

Rosette Ribbon/Distress Ink (walnut stain) - Tim Holtz

Pom Pom Ribbon - Prima Marketing

Cardstock Flowers - Cosmo Cricket (upcycle collection)

Letters - Sticko (embossed turquoise) & Dollar Store (flocked white)

Journaling Spot - Shabby Chic Crafts

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Twine/Journaling Pen - Stash

All the fun chalkboard mists, trim, & inks can be found in the YMH Store. So make sure to hop on over to check them all out...especially the new Prima Marketing goodies released at CHA. Also, for some fun inspiration check out the YMH International DT Inspiration Blog! There are some new gals on the team & they are super talented too. I also made sure to stay with our current DT theme over at Paper Issues. The fun Make a Splash themed link party going on HERE at Paper Issues is a great place to link up, new or old projects it doesn't matter, & have a chance to be a featured artist! I'll make sure to pop back by later in the week to show off some other things I've been working on. Until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my LO into the following fun challenges!

Paper Issues - Make a Splash!

ScrapFIT - Workout #49 Put a Banner On It!

Moxie Fab World - Luminous Layers (inspired by colors & summery feel!)

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

Fresh Brewed Designs - Hot! (hot colors & beatin' the heat photos!)

Scrappin' the Music - New Soul (inspired by the lyric, "this is a happy end"!)

Really Reasonable Ribbon - Sizzlin' Summer

Candy Shoppe Designs - Paradise (my idea is to be anywhere IN THE WATER!)

Fabby ScrapFIT News to Share!!

2011-08-07T14:03:00.002-05:00

I'm just so excited that I just had to take a moment on this beautiful Sunday afternoon to share with you some super fabulous news! I'm the next FitGirl Spotlight Guest Designer at ScrapFIT...WOO-HOO! Can ya tell I'm excited? LOL! I've been a huge fan of ScrapFIT for so long & was just tickled pink when I checked their blog this morning & discovered I won Weekend Warm-up #10, a borders challenge, with my You/Me LO.

(the LO that won!)

I absolutely cannot wait to play along with Weekend Warm-Up #11 & spotlighted on their blog. I'm so doing a happy dance...hehehe! I do hope you will join in WWU#11 (which is flowers) by clicking HERE. As well their other challenge, Workout #49, is going on right now (click HERE) which is "Put a Banner On It!" I'll make sure to post my creation as soon as I can & I hope you'll stop back by on Tuesday for my weekly Your Memories Here DT post. Until then, Happy Craftin'!!

Tea for Two...

2011-08-02T00:00:00.080-05:00

Happy Tuesday y'all! Hope everyone had a terrific weekend! I am so happy to be back this week to share another fabulous Your Memories Here DT project with you. I just love designing for the YMH Store...mostly because Kristina, the owner, is so amazing to work & incredibly talented to boot. I feel so blessed to be starting my 3rd DT term with her as I have loved designing with her awesome products so much. And speaking of designing, this week I have a sweet little shabby card to show off. I used lots of Prima Marketing paper & bling from the YMH Store on this one, as well as little bit of upcycled packaging too! That little die cut patterned border at the bottom, well it used to be the edge of some Prima Rub Ons packaging. I just trimmed it, inked it & glued it down. I love recycling & Prima does an amazing job with their packaging so its easy to re-use! And as you can see, I'm kinda in love with rosettes again right now since this is the 2nd post in a week that's included them. They are just so easy & fun to make...such a great DIY embellie for any project!

Supplies

Patterned Paper, Rhinestones, Pearls & Crystals Swirls - Prima Marketing

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Cardstock - The Paper Studio

Stamp & Sentiment - Mark's Finest Papers
Ink - Staz On

Pearl Strand - Offray

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

And don't you just adore that sweet little teacup stamp? It is part of a set from Mark's Finest Papers that I won a little while ago & am just now breaking out. I love all the sweet images in this set & can't wait to create some more projects with them. I hope you'll hop on over to the YMH Store & see all the fabulous Prima Marketing products, including some of the latest CHA releases! The prices are great & shipping is wonderful too. And, if you're needing some inspiration why not visit the YMH DT blog? There are some very talented designers there showcasing some neat techniques, products, & projects! I'll be back in a few days to share another Paper Issues CT post with you so until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following fabulous challenges!
Speedy the Cat/Mark's Finest Papers - Anything BUT Ribbon
Cardmakin' Mamas - Food or Drink
Creative Inspirations Paint - Inspired by a Sketch
Amber's Crafts & Stuff - Patterned Paper
Moxie Fab World - Tuesday Trigger (inspired by shabby & feminine aspects!)
PaperPlay - In the Garden (floral teacup, paper & rosette!)
Kaboodle Doodles - In the Garden (floral teacup, paper & rosette!)
All That Scraps - Inspiration Photo (inspired by shabby, country feel!)
OLLCB - Circles (rosette!)
Your Next Stamp - 3-2-1 Recipe
The Shabby Tea Room - Mix & Match

Make a Splash at Paper Issues!

2011-07-31T19:59:00.000-05:00

Woo-Hoo! The latest link party just went live on Paper Issues & it's a dandy. This time, we want y'all to link up your favorite projects, new or old, to our Make a Splash themed party! The theme is pretty open so you can interpret it any way you'd like, we just wanna see what ya got. At Paper Issues, it's all about the inspiration so come visit us HERE & join in all the fun! Besides, every time you link up, & you can link up as many times as you'd like, you have the chance to be a featured artist on the site! Until next time, Happy Craftin'!

Summer Song...

2011-07-29T00:00:00.007-05:00

I just wanna go on the record and say that I love For the Record, a super fab Echo Park Kit! I've never really played with Echo Park much before, but when I seen this kit a few months ago I just knew I had to have it. I recently pulled it out & have been super inspired by the variety of projects I can create with it! This LO features a few photos from last month when my niece & nephew came up to visit from San Antonio. My awesome mom-in-law & I took them to the pool & had a blast! They are just growing up so fast & I wish they would move back closer to us...we really miss them all lots. Anyway, these papers, embellies, letters & journaling spot were just perfect for this project. I'm already planning my next project with this kit in my head!

Supplies

All products from Echo Park's For the Record Kit except:

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Black Tiny Type - Cosmo Cricket

Red Thickers - American Crafts

Navy Blue Cardstock - Creative Memories

Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

This LO was also based on this fabulous sketch at PageMaps & I so love me some PageMaps! It is such an awesome resource for inspiration. Whenever I feel like I am stuck in crafty mojo rut, I just grab my sketch book & start flipping through. It never fails to give me just the right amount of motivation to get scrappin'! Once again I just wanna remind you that the Paper Issues "Sweet" link party is still going on through Sunday. All you have to is link up any project, old or new, that you think is sweet for a chance to be a featured artist! Visit the link HERE to check it all out. Well, I'm off to work on some more crafty goodness. If I don't see ya before then, make sure you check back Tuesday for my next Your Memories Here DT post...it's TEAriffic! LOL! Until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my summery LO into the following challenges!
Paper Issues - "Sweet" Link Party
ScrapFIT - Put a Bird on It!
Sketches in Thyme - Open Sketch Challenge

My Graffico - Anything Goes
Lollipop Crafts - Summer
Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party
The Paper Variety - Tic Tac Toe (multi-photo, splish splash, & a banner!)
Candy Shoppe Designs - Fireworks (inspired by lyric, "let it shine")
Scrapbook & Cards Today - Color Suite Color Challenge

If the Shoe Fits - Summer

You/Me....and some Odds & Ends!

2011-07-27T20:16:00.003-05:00

Oh, I am totally in love with Cosmo Cricket's Odds and Ends Collection! Are ya surprised? LOL! I am usually a sucker for all things Cosmo anyway, but this kit is just fabulous & versatile. And so perfect to make those cute little rosettes with too, don't ya think? I used a couple of my border punches on the edges of some border strips in the kit to give the rosettes a sweet little edge. Love how they turned out! Now, one thing I do when I'm making rosettes, & I realize this may not be new to anyone, but I use my score tool to keep my marks even where I fan fold. It also makes it way easier to fold them. Just a little tip to share with you that I found works super well for me!

Supplies

All Patterned Paper, Blue Cardstock, & Journaling Spot from Cosmo Cricket's Odds & Ends Collection

Red Cardstock - Recollections

Border Punches - Stampin' Up, Martha Stewart

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Red Thickers - American Crafts

Ribbon - May Arts

Pearls & Rhinestone Swirls - Prima Marketing

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Buttons, Twine - Stash

And don't you just love that red chipboard alpha too?! Eeek, I am so addicted to it & have used it on several projects already! I just love the way the font looks almost like leather up close, due to the faux stitching. Thickers by American Crafts are just another one of my many addictions! I also used an old PageMaps sketch from February 2011 as my inspiration. It's actually a 2 page LO sketch, but I decided to just use the left side for inspiration. That's the great thing about sketches....they can be made to suit you!

Well, check back in another day or so because I have another LO to share with you. This one will feature Echo Park's For the Record Kit and has a super summery vibe! Oh, and don't forget to link up to the "sweet" party going on at Paper Issues right now. You have until Sunday to join us & have the opportunity to be a featured artist! Just CLICK HERE to play along.
Until next time, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my LO into the following challenges!
Paper Issues - "Sweet" Link Party

ScrapFIT - WWU #10 Border Punches

CropStop - Rosettes
Sketches in Thyme - Open Sketch Challenge

Write This Down...a LO featuring Prima's Road Trip collection!

2011-07-26T00:00:00.057-05:00

Hello again my crafty peeps! So glad to be back to share with you another LO I whipped up using some more amazing Prima products from the Your Memories Here Store. I am really liking Prima's Road Trip line; it has been just perfect to scrap our recent Fourth of July trip to the lake with friends.

I absolutely love hanging out on the pontoon boat with everyone. At one point, when were heading back to our campsite, everything was just so peaceful on the lake. It was just a perfect moment & I didn't want to forget it. So, I took a photo of my feet kicked back & relaxing, watching the waves that went on for miles. It was hot, but there was a great breeze blowing & everything just felt...right. So that's where this LO came from, my need to "write this down" so I could always remember it!

Supplies

All Products by Prima Marketing except:

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Red Tiny Type - Cosmo Cricket

Red Stitched Chipboard Letters - American Crafts

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Thanks so much for stopping by y'all! It always totally makes my day! I also hope you'll stop by the YMH Store & check out all the fabulous products that are offered. As well, make sure to swing by the YMH DT site for some gorgeous inspiration from the other DT gals. They are super talented & there are so many amazing projects to see. Well, I'm off to work on some more LO's...I've been on a scrappy roll lately! So check back soon for those & in the meantime, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my LO into the following challenges!
Creative Scrappers - Sketch #166
Inspire Me Fridays - Link Party
Lasting Memories - All About the Title

Scrapping the Music - Three Little Birds (inspired by "everything's gonna be alright" lyric)
Lollipop Crafts - Summer
My Graffico - Anything Goes

Love Keeps the Nest Warm...

2011-07-21T10:13:00.000-05:00

Happy Thursday y'all! Hope everyone is having a fab week & looking towards to an even better weekend....one that is indoors where it's cool that is! I don't know about y'all, but here in Oklahoma, we have had over 30 days of 100+ temps. Any activity that is either indoors or in the water is a must right now! And speaking of indoors, I have been craftin' away in my little cave & whipped up a card for this week's AiFactory DT challenge. I used a sweet little sentiment from the digi store & made sure to incorporate this week's challenge, which is to layer it up. I do hope you'll hop over HERE & play along with us for a chance at a prize, and a fabulous Top 3!

Supplies

Digi Sentiment from This Little Birdie Set by AiFactory

Cardstock - Recollections

Ink - KI Memories

Ribbon - American Crafts

Pearl Strand - Offray

Studs/iRock - Imaginisce

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Doilie, Patterned Paper - Stash

Thanks so much for stopping by & taking a peek at my card! I do hope you'll play along with us at AiF this week too. Make sure to check back this weekend for another crafty post...until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following challenges!

AiF - Layers

PIO - Life's a Picnic

Tuesday Throwdown - Something Metallic

My Graffico - Anything Goes

Really Reasonable Ribbon - Cool It (cool summer yellow!)

Amber's Crafts & Stuff - Circles & Swirls

CCEE - Hug Week

Truly Scrumptious - Sketch (flipped & tweaked a little!)

Botanical Butterflies...

2011-07-19T00:00:00.003-05:00

Oh, I just love butterflies & I just love how this card turned out! When I viewed the latest Fanatical about Botanical Challenge at Moxie Fab World, I knew exactly what I wanted to create with some beautiful goodies from the Your Memories Here Store. If you've noticed, I am posting for the YMH DT on a different day. From now on, I'm gonna be your Tuesday gal for the YMH Blog! That will free up my Sundays a little from so many posts & give all my DT projects a little more face time on my blog...yay!

Supplies:

Patterned Paper/Lace Ribbon/Rhinestones & Pearls - Prima
Glimmer Mist (pearl) - Tattered Angels
Distress Ink (walnut stain) - Tim Holtz
Cardstock - The Paper Studio
Ink - Staz On
Sentiment - Stampin' Up!
Ribbon Roses - American Crafts
Leaf - Making Memories
Doilie - Wilton
Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Now, about this card! First, you can grab this absolutely divinely gorgeous Prima paper HERE. It is so beautiful & perfect for "fussy cutting" like I did with the dimensional butterflies I added. Second, the card looks even prettier in person because of all the fabulous shimmer provided by the Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Pearl that I liberally spritzed all over; the shine is just gorgeous & I wish you could see it better! And last, those pretty roses are courtesy of some lovely AC ribbon that I trimmed up to get several separate flowers. I love how the look turned out. The ribbon is so versatile! I also trimmed up the adhesive Prima Crystals & Pearls to use on several spots. I almost always do this with my Prima swirls because not only does it give me more bang for my buck, but it also allows me to use the yummy product in just the right amounts! So, don't forget to visit the YMH Store for great bargains & the YMH Blog for amazing inspiration!

Now, we still have an amazing challenge going on over at Paper Issues Blog too! Just link up any of your fabulous paper projects, past or current, to our "Sweet" themed linking party. Anything you deem to be perfectly sweet is perfectly fine to link up; we are all about the inspiration at PI my crafty peeps!! You'll even find this beautifully sweet card linked up over there too, so pop on over HERE!! Now, I am off to get craftin' on a few other projects I need to work on this week so make sure to check back in a few days.
Until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following challenges!
Paper Issues - A "Sweet" Link Party!
Moxie Fab World - Fanatical about Botanical Challenge
CropStop - Get Wet (used glimmer mist!)
Really Reasonable Ribbon - Cool It! (used cool colors & products!)
Inkspirations - Color Challenge
Fresh Brewed Designs - 3 of Something
Inspire Me Fridays - Link Party
My Graffico - Anything Goes
Penny's - Happy Birthday (a sweet friend's day is coming up & she'll love this card!)
PaperPlay - Things with Wings
Clear It Out - Anything Goes
The Kraft Journal - My Favorite Things (lots of faves on this card!)

You Light Up My Life....a "Sweet" card set!

2011-07-13T07:58:00.001-05:00

Happy Hump Day everyone! Yay for the weekend almost being here! I wanted to stop in and share with you a card set I whipped up. I don't usually make sets, but am trying to do a craft booth with a friend this fall so I'm trying my hand at them. Also, there is a new link party of at Paper Issues...& since I'm on the Creative Team (which i am still uber happy about!) I thought it would coordinate well. The current link party the is Something Sweet (you can check out the current link party HERE!) and I thought, what's sweeter than a set of cutie pie cards with a fun sentiment?!

Supplies

Cardstock - Bazzill, The Paper Studio

Patterned Paper - The Paper Studio

Stamp - Studio G
Sentiment - Sweet n Sassy

Ink - Staz On, Tim Holtz Distress

Ribbon - May Arts

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

So now that you know there is a link party at Paper Issues, I want you to jump on over & play! We love to see all your creations & we are totally about inspiration. Our themes can be loosely interpreted, we just want to see what you got crafty peeps! Besides, you have a chance to be a PI Featured Artist every time you enter - and there are no limits on entries. Like I said, we are all about the inspiration! Thanks for taking the time to visit & I should be back tomorrow w/another post, this time for AiFactory. I'm feeling much better this week & am so very thankful to God because I know all the prayers I received are working!

Until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following challenges!

Paper Issues - Something Sweet Link Party

Moxie Fab World - Stamp It Cards Week Challenge

Catch the Bug - CAS

CropStop - Sketch (flipped it!)

Creative Inspirations - Inspired by Weddings (wouldn't this make a neat set for bridesmaids?!)

Bee Crafty - Wedding Wishes (again, great for bridesmaids!)

Kaboodle Doodles - Use Your Scissors (cut my stamp mats w/scissors!)

New Link Party at Paper Issues!

2011-07-11T10:16:00.001-05:00

I am so excited to be a part of the Paper Issues Creative Team. I just absolutely love the blog & all the creativity that is celebrated on it. And speaking of creativity, we want to see YOURS! There is a brand new linking party up at Paper Issues with a brand new theme...The Sweet Life. Just click HERE to visit!

So go link up your latest paper creation...we don't care what, we just want to see it! Besides, you have a chance to be a PI featured artist every time you link up. So go check out some "sweet" inspiration HERE & link up your latest goodies. I even made sure to link up a few of my recent projects & plan to add some new ones this week too. I can't wait to see what YOU create!! Happy Craftin'!

Glory Days...featuring Prima's Road Trip Collection!

2011-07-10T12:00:00.054-05:00

Whew! Last post for the day my crafty peeps! At least I think it is...hehehe! I just love this LO I whipped up for Your Memories Here because not only was I able to get soooo many photos on one page (thank you walgreen's collage sheets!), but I was totally inspired by this fabulous paper. When the fabulous Kristina (YMH Owner) sent me some of Prima's Road Trip Collection I just knew what I was going to use it for. Plus the fact that it was cute, cute, cute, didn't hurt at all either! I loved all the journaling spots, borders & embellies that I could trim from the different papers, & that wood grain pattern is to die for...it comes in both the green I used here & a natural brown. Just awesome! The photos are from a recent outing with friends at the lake...we are so blessed to have so many wonderful people in our lives. And yeppers, that is me in the cowboy hat...LOL! My hubby liked it so that was good enough for me ;0)

Supplies

Patterned Paper/Embellishments - Prima Marketing's Road Trip Collection
Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)
Tiny Type - Cosmo Cricket
Thickers - American Crafts
Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots
White Cardstock/Journaling Pen - Stash

Now, if you want to get your hands on some fabulous Prima goodies, head on over to the YMH Store by clicking HERE. Plus, you can find some other amazing products, at awesome prices no less, like Tim Holtz, Cosmo Cricket, Tattered Angels, Helmar & more! And, if you want some totally cool inspiration too, check out the YMH DT Blog - there are some truly creative projects to drool over. Thanks so much for stopping by & visiting me yet again; It is much appreciated & means the world to me! Until next time, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my LO in the following challenges!
Embellish Magazine - Nautical Color Trends

Inkspirations Challenge - #77 Sketch
EAD Designs - Color Inspiration

Thinking of You & a 2 for 1 w/PIO & CIC!

2011-07-10T00:00:00.024-05:00

Happy Sunday y'all! I'm back again this time to share a card with you that is totally pulling double duty for both my Cupcake Inspirations Challenge & Pile It On DT duties. As you can see below, the inspiration photo for CIC #118 is yummy! I just love all those bright rainbow colors & that is definitely what inspired my creation. Now, at PIO Challenge #28 this week is to use your favorite technique (mine is coloring w/Prisma Pencils), and as always, to "pile on" the challenges. How easy is that?! See, now you have no reason not to play along with both these fab challenges...especially when you hear what's up for grabs. At PIO, the terrific sponsor is the Wax Fruit Company (check them out HERE) who are giving away a fabulous prize! Over at CIC, our awesome sponsor is Chi Chi Memories (check them out HERE) & they are offering up a great prize as well!

Supplies

Girl of the Moment by Unity Stamps

Sentiment by Stampin' Up

Coloring - Prisma Pencils

Ink - Staz On, Stampin' Up, KI Memories

Cardstock - Bazzill, The Paper Studio

Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket (garden variety collection)

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Buttons, Baker's Twine - Stash

So again, what are ya waitin' for? Don't ya wanna win some goodies? Then hop on over to PIO by clicking HERE & CIC by clicking HERE to play along with us. We always enjoy seeing what you create! And speaking of creating, check back in a few hours for a new LO that I created for Your Memories Here. It's "glorious"...LOL! Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following challenges!

PIO #28 - Favorite Technique
CIC #118 - Inspiration Photo
Fresh Brewed Designs - 2 patterned papers, 2 embellies & 2 shapes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes
Crafts & Me - Favorite Stamps/Image
All That Scraps - Anything Goes
Inky Impressions - Distressing (i used ink distress!)
Card Making Mamas - Summertime (used summery colors!)
Ladybug Crafts Ink - Summer Birthday

OLLCB - Summer Flowers (flowers on image & paper!)
Your Next Stamp - Button Up

My Guys...a Red, White & Blue Creation for Paper Issues!

2011-07-09T00:00:00.001-05:00

I am so excited to be sharing with you my first creation as a Creative Team Member for Paper Issues! Woo-Hoo! I was just tickled pink when I got the email saying I had made the team & am so happy to be able to share with you all the wonderful things that makes Paper Issues so very special! PI focuses on all things created with paper & the inspiration it can bring. I just love that! I can visit one amazing site for LO, card, altered art, home decor ideas & more...so very cool. Every couple weeks a themed link party is featured & everyone just links up their favorite paper creations, past or present, that coordinate with the current theme. And what's really awesome is that when you link up, you have the chance to be a featured artist at Paper Issues - so neat!

The current link party going on at Paper Issues is a Red, White & Blue theme. There is still a little bit of time left so hop on over & check out some of the awesome paper creations that have been featured & linked up. I decided to do a little bit of a non-traditional Red, White & Blue project with a LO highlighting the men in my life! Well, except the dog...he is definitely one of the "men" in my life but he isn't in this photo...LOL! Pictured above are my son, hubby, son's best friend, & our cousin. Somehow all these crazy guys bring so much joy & happiness into my life. They keep me laughing, keep me going & make me feel blessed beyond belief!

All products from Echo Park's For the Record Collection except:
Cardstock - Cor'dinations, The Paper Studio
Distress Ink - Tim Holtz
Black Letters - American Crafts Thickers (rainboots)
Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue
Baker's Twine - Stash

So, the majority of the products I used on this LO are from Echo Park's For the Record Collection. I just love it so much, & besides, are you not happy to see me creating with something other than Cosmo Cricket...LOL! There are so many fun elements to this kit & endless possibilities. Just fun, fun, fun! And the LO sketch I found HERE. Just knew what I wanted to do as soon as I seen it. I just love great inspiration, don't you?!

Well then, what are you waiting for? If you love some crafty inspiration, have some serious paper issues, & want the chance to be featured on the PI blog, go visit RIGHT HERE, right now! I just know you're gonna love it so much! Make sure to check back tomorrow for 2 more fun posts...a 'thoughtful' card for PIO & CIC, and a 'glorious' LO highlighting some fab Prima paper from Your Memories Here.
Until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my LO into the following challenges!
ScrapFIT - WWU#9 DIY Embellies (handmade banner!)
The Shabby Tea Room - Red, White & Blue + Inspiration Photo
If the Shoe Fits - Patriotic
PaperCrafting Journey - For Him (all about my guys!)
Creative Belli - Custom Made Embellies (handmade banner!)

Summer Love...(and sorry for the break!)

2011-07-08T14:30:00.002-05:00

Well, hello again my crafty peeps! Hope you are all doing well out & about in blog land, and I have to admit I am happy to be back. I had to take a short unexpected absence from crafting due to a very bad flare up with my arthritis & fibromyalgia. However, after some steroid shots & steroid pack to take at home (and large doses of pain meds...lol!), I am on the mend & hope to feel back up to par by next week. In the meantime, I wanted to share with you a LO I whipped up before I got sick that, of course, features some yummy Cosmo Cricket products! It is also based on this sketch HERE on the Cosmo Cricket blog & I really like how it turned out. I think the summery colors really go with the theme & mood well. The photos are pretty recent, taken in May at a friend's wedding (it was beautiful & fun!), so of course I had to include some lovely photos of the bride & groom, along with the pic of me & the hubby!

All supplies by Cosmo Cricket (DeLovely & Circa 1932) except:
Journaling Spot - Shabby Chic Crafts

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz
White Cardstock - CTMH
Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots

Thanks for taking the time to stop by & visit me, and for hanging in there with me while I was out of commission too! I do have several posts planned for the next couple days so make sure to stop back by. One of them is for a new DT I joined...the Paper Issues Creative Team - yippee! I am so honored to be a part of their team & the Lord knows I have enough issues for more than one person. Right now you can link up some Red, White, & Blue Inspiration on the PI site by visiting HERE. And even if you don't want to link up, check out all the amazing ideas & creativity that abounds...you will definitely get inspired to create! I'll also be back for my CIC, PIO, & YMH DT posts too...gonna be a busy blog weekend! Until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also linking up to the following fab challenges!
Scrapping the Music - Blue Skies Song Inspiration (inspired by second verse especially!)
Inspire Me Fridays - Crafty Inspiration Link Party
Creative Inspirations Paint - Inspired by Summer (inspired by bright colors, flowers, & a summer wedding!)
Fresh Brewed Designs - 2 Patterned Papers, 2 embellies, 2 shapes
Lollipop Crafts - Summer

Pile It On #26 - Goin' Around in Circles!

2011-06-26T13:31:00.001-05:00

Whew! It's been one busy Sunday of posting for me. Hope y'all don't mind all these projects I've whipped up to share with you! This little cutie is for our latest challenge over at Pile It On. Us DT gals were challenged to use plenty of circles, & we are challenging y'all to do the same! We have a fabulous sponsor this week in Whimsy Stamps & they are offering an amazing prize up to our winner. So grab all of your fun craftin' goodies, whip up something chock full of circles & remember to "pile on" those challenges!

Supplies

Patterned Paper/Button - Cosmo Cricket (upcycle)

Cardstock - Bazill, CTMH

Ribbon - May Arts

Ink - Staz On

Sentiment - Mark's Finest Papers

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Doilie/Embroidery Floss - Stash

Again, thanks for taking the time to visit me today. I now it's been a crazy one so I'll leave you in peace for a few days before popping back in with my next crafty creation...LOL! In the meantime, create something that inspires you for our PIO challenge & us DT gals will make sure to visit you...we love seeing all of your amazing creations and besides, you could win an awesome prize from Whimsy Stamps! Just CLICK HERE for the fun details. Until next time, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my happy little card into the following challenges!

PIO - Goin' Around in Circles!

My Graffico - Anything Goes

Top Tip Tuesday - Cross It (bow!)

Clear It Out - CAS

The Shabby Tea Room - Classic Patterns & Photo Inspiration (inspired by colors!)

The Paper Variety - Summer (fun summer colors!)

Tuesday Taggers - Here Comes the Sun (summery colors!)

Southern Girls - Anything Goes

Candy Shoppe Designs - Pinterest Photo Inspiration (inspired by circles & some colors in y'all's pic!)

Amber's Crafts & Stuff - Dog Days of Summer (used summery colors!)

CCEE - National Pink Day

Cupcake Inspirations #117 - I'd Rather Fall in Chocolate!

2011-06-26T12:00:00.019-05:00

Does this sweet image making you hungry or what? I've been drooling while playing with this chocolate covered strawberry digi courtesy of Glitterbabe Digi's, not too mention the fab photo featured this week for Cupcake Inspirations' Challenge #117. If you haven't guessed it already, Glitterbabe (aka the fabulous Stef, whom I was blessed to be w/on a DT once!) is our awesome sponsor this week & her shop is full of fun images & lovely sentiments you are sure to want. So don't wait & hop on over to visit the shop HERE!

I am so in love with this week's inspiring photo! What's not too love? Yummy cuppies...check! Summery, patriotic colors...check! Sprinkles & gooey icing...check! Personally, I was inspired by all that cool red featured in the pic, not too mention how fabulous a sweet strawberry is during the summer! Now, since there is LOTS to be inspired by in this week's challenge photo, what are you waiting on? Hop on over to CIC HERE & play along with us this week. You'll not only have a chance to be a Top 3, but also a chance at becoming a Guest Sweetie & winning a totally terrific prize from Glitterbabe Digi's!!

Supplies

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Digi Image & Sentiment by Glitterbabe Designs

Coloring - Prisma

Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket, Sassfrass

Ink - Stampin' Up

Button - Cosmo Cricket

Dimensional Adhesive - Mod Podge

Glitter Glue - Studio G

Roses - Prima

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue, Pop Dots

Cardstock/Rick Rack/Baker's Twine/Ribbon/Doilie - Stash

I so hope you decided to play along with us this week; us Sweeties always have a great time & truly love visiting everyone's blogs to comment on their lovely creations! And speaking of visiting, thanks for taking the time to take a peek at my card. Y'all always make my day with your sweet words! Well, I'm off to work on my next crafty creation. Don't forget to check out my earlier post for Your Memories Here that shows off some dandy photos of our kiddo and his GF, as well as some Cosmo Cricket goodies. Now I'm off to work on some more crafty creations to share...until next time, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my sweet card into the following challenges!

Cupcake Inspirations - #117 Photo Inspiration

Crop Stop - Summer Inspiration (mmm....fresh summer strawberries!)
Speedy the Cat - Make it Sparkle
Papertake Weekly - Here Comes the Sun (summer colors & fruit!)
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Ribbons & Bows
Creative Belli - The Letter "G" (green, glitter, garden)
Digital Tuesday - Favorite Ice Cream Combos (chocolate & strawberry...mmmm!)
Crafty Creations - Let It Shine
Fab n Funky - Summer Lovin' (lovin' some summer colors & garden yummies!)

Homecoming Traditions, a Cosmo Cricket LO, & YMH!

2011-06-26T00:00:00.011-05:00

Oh, I just love these photos of our kiddo. Are they not adorable? I knew these pics would be perfect on a LO for my Your Memories Here DT post this week. Kiddos grow up so fast & these photos are from last fall; taken in our yard right before freshman homecoming. It was definitely time to get them scrapped...lol! He & his girlfriend looked so darn adorable in their homecoming mums, which are very elaborate & a long standing tradition where we live. As you can see, the streamers are very long & some of the girls' hang past their ankles! And yes, they can get very expensive, but this year I think I'm gonna try my hand at making theirs...we'll hope for the best & I'll make sure to let you know how they turn out too. It was so much fun watching them wear them to school that day & then on to the football game where, of course, we won!

I knew I needed something special for these pics, so I turned to the Cosmo Cricket Circa 1934 collection. Doesn't it just make ya swoon? I love all things Cosmo Cricket, as y'all know, & the Your Memories Here Online Store has some fab Cosmo Cricket goodies you are sure to love. Especially THIS KIT...you must get one. I have made so many projects from it & literally have a ton of stuff left for even more. Besides, at $10 you can't beat that price! Now please, make me very happy by grabbing up one of the kits for yourself & sharing with me your lovely creations!! Also, the YMH Store is now carrying Tim Holtz Ideology & Distress Inks, plus some Stickles by Ranger! Ooohhh, I am so excited...lol!

Supplies

Patterned Paper/Red Letters/Journaling & Cardstock Stickers - Cosmo Cricket

Black Letters - American Crafts Thickers

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue, Pop Dots

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Vintage Button/Cardstock/Pen - Stash

Thanks so much for swinging by & visiting again! I just love to hear what y'all have to say! Also, I hope you take time not only to shop in the YMH Store, but look around the YMH DT Blog. It is chock full of fabulous inspiration featuring Prima, Tattered Angels, & more! Now I'm off to get ready for another post, this time for Cupcake Inspirations. So make sure to check back later on for a super sweet card you're sure to love! Until then, Happy Craftin'!!

I'm also entering my layout into the following challenges!
Creative Scrappers - Sketch #159
Moxie Fab World - Beautiful Borders Challenge (used borders for my flower & throughout LO!)
ScrapFIT - School's Out for Summer (used freshman homecoming theme!)
Scrappin' the Music - Song Inspiration (inspired by lyric "i've fallen many times in love")
EIC - Inspired by THIS @ Homes & Weddings
Lasting Memories - Photo Inspiration (used the colors red, brown, gold, muted creams & black)
Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Fun!
Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes