Bird Whisperer

I think this is one of the fastest layout I have ever done! 

 

I used this weeks sketch from Sketchy Thursdays, and supplies from MME's Lime Twist collection. I love these pictures of Dax that were taken when he was not quite two. He cracked me up trying to talk to the seagulls. Even funnier, that they just stood there and listened to him...LOL.

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Pirate Princess-Swirlydoos

I am a subscriber to Swirlydoos monthly kit club. I love these kits! they are always full of the newest products and stocked full of shabby goodness. The only problem I find is , all the papers are so pretty I have issues cutting them up...so I hoard them....LOL.  Here is a layout I made using this months kit, Beau Jardin.

 

I did a lot of fussy cutting on this layout. I used a dinner plate to outline a circle in the center, so I could cut around the designs. I used pop dots to give the whole layer dimension.

 

I used diamond dust on the word princess in the title. It's hard to get the full effects of this in the picture, but in person, it is spectacular. It is so pretty and sparkly.

I did more fussy cutting on the butterflies, then embellished them with Stickles and Liquid Pearls. I also Skickled the crown.

I incorporated one of the flowers I have made from a vintage wedding gown I picked up at the second hand store a while ago. Below are more yummy flowers and sprays from Swirlydoos.

Look at this gorgeous trim! I sewed on a string of pearls for some added interest. I love this trim!

Swirlydoos has a very talented bunch of designers, you should go check out the gallery.

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The Cuttlebug Spot

The Spot is back up and running, and I'm late with my post...wouldn't you know it! For some reason, I can't get it out of my head that the post needs to go live on Wednesdays. It hasn't been that way for months!
So anyway...on to this weeks challenge, which is to incorporate a turkey into your project. NO....your hubby doesn't count! LOL. Here's the card I made this week.

Be sure to head over to The Cuttlebug Spot to see the awesome projects the rest of the design team made.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

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Blog Hop Winner!

What a fun hop. I want to thank each of you for your kind comments and welcome to my new followers. 
The winner of my blog candy is.....#17 Jennifer F. Congrats Jennifer! please send  your mailing address to scrappyartcrafters at yahoo dot com, and I will get the prize in the mail.

You have until November 22, 2011 to claim the prize. I will redraw on the 23rd. Pin It

shabby chic frame

I made this layout for the 52 Week Challenge that I am a part of with Scrappin-N-Chattin and incorporated one other of the monthly challenges, which is to use masking on a layout.
It's kind of hard to see the masking, as I have followed the outline with gems. I just love how the frame turned out, I made it by layering cuts I made on the Cricut using the Sentimentals cartridge and the frame on page 28. I set it on layers and cut it at 5 1/2 inches. Be sure you set your speed to minimum due to the intricate design. I used it upside down on my project.  You can see the process in the video below.


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Hop-All About Boys

You should have arrived here from Cally Ann's blog. If you haven't, please go to Mindy Eggen's blog to start from the beginning.

Welcome to All About Boys Blog Hop day 1 of 2! I am so glad you joined us today! Boy themed projects seem harder to come by so that is why we have dedicated TWO whole days to nothing but boys! Hopefully you are able to walk away with some fabulous ideas in mind. We have a lot of very talented people that will be sharing their projects with you and what would a hop be without a little prize at the end.....?

There is a FANTASTIC prize package waiting for you! All you have to do to be eligible is...

1. Leave a comment on every blog BOTH DAYS
2. Become a follower on every blog (if you already are just put that in with your comment)

That's it! Now wanna know what you can win?

Scraptastical Kreations $20 Gift Certificate

Designs On Cloud 9 $20 Gift Certificate

Little Scraps of Heaven Designs $20 Gift Certificate

Paper Piecings by Nikki $20 Gift Certificate

The Beary Scrap $15 Gift Certificate

Beary Sweet Designs $20 Gift Certificate

WOWSIRS! wish I could win! To sweeten the pot even more, I also have a lil goody up for grabs. We'll get to that later. Now we will get to my project.

My grandson Dax's birthday is in a few days. Since Cars 2 came out, he once again wants a Cars themed party, and since I have the Dinsey's Cars cartridge, I thought I would make the invitations....what was I thinking?!!!  LOL

I don't know if any of you have ever used this cart, but oh my gosh, all the tiny pieces you have to cut and adhere....it was ridiculous! However, on I went making them....25 of them! In the end, they are really cute and Dax LOVES them.

I'm not sure I will ever use this cart after this birthday...you may be seeing it come up for sale....LOL!

On to my goody. I have up for grabs for one of my followers, a All Boy page kit.

8-8x8 papers, sheet of embellishment stickers, a sheet of alpha stickers, chipboard alphas, 21 punch out embellishments, 2 layered embellishments, 9 buttons, and 3 ribbons.

Remember, to be eligible, you need to be a follower of my blog. I will use Random.org to choose a winner on November 15th.

Next you should go to Beckie's blog.  Incase you lose your way along the hop, here is the line up.

1. Mindy Eggen - http://papercreationsbymindyblog.blogspot.com

2.Lisa Lam -  http://craftylam.blogspot.com

3.Haidee - http://created2bunique.blogspot.com

4. Lisa - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com

5.Janet - http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com

6.Paula - http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com

7. Sue - http://scrappindhilly.blogspot.com

8. Yvette - http://gammascreativecorner.blogspot.com

9.CallyAnn - http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

10. Theresa Neubaum http://scrappyartcrafters.blogspot.com - YOU ARE HERE!

11. Beckie - http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com

12. Patti Ross - http://pattilynncreations.blogspot.com

13. Alina - http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com

14. Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com

Thanks for hopping along!

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All About Boys Hop

Do you find it hard to scrap about boys? Well, come join us as we hop All About Boys, on November 12th & 13th. You will find great projects to spark your creativity. As well as, a chance at some blog candy and  awesome goodies from our sponsors. Hope to see you hop along! Pin It