Scrappy Art Crafters

Slide/TPV

2012-02-01T06:07:00.003-06:00

It's that time again. Time for another fun challenge with The Paper Variety. For this challenge, we get to use this fun sketch provided by one of TPV's ever so talented owners, Abby.

Here is my take

And as always, there is another awesome sponsor. Sponsoring this challenge is, My Scraps & More. Who have generously donated this kit by Authentique Paper.

Kit Contains

6 double sided papers

3 die cut elements

mini word stickers

2 sticker alphabets

Now be sure to check back with The Paper Variety daily, as there is new inspiration posted everyday.

Thanks for stopping by!

Using It Up

2012-01-26T10:47:00.000-06:00

Like most other paper crafters, I have stacks of old papers. I get so excited when new stuff comes, that I push the old back so I can play with the new. Remember, we buy it because we loved it when it came out, so why not use it up? That is one of my new goals, to make at least one thing a week from older collections. This week I made two. I used a way old collection I ran across looking for something else. I was gifted this collection.(sorry don't remember by who now...it's been so long) I used What a Hoot Caboodle Kit by Three Bugs in a Rug. It is full of bright, happy colors. I needed something cheerful after suffering with an awful abscess tooth this past week.

The first layout I made is of my oldest grand daughter Josslyn when she was still a baby cruising around in her walker.

The second one is of my middle grand daughter Rachel playing with her daddy's hat. Both of these layouts make me feel happy.

Thanks for stopping by!

Love Box

2012-01-24T18:42:00.000-06:00

The challenge this two weeks at The Cuttlebug Spot is to create a box and make something to go inside it. I made a small "Love" box. I designed this flip top box and will have a tutorial on how to construct it soon.

Inside my box, I made note cards. There is room for small photos and some journaling.

Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to head over to The Cuttlebug Spot to see what the other designers created.

Fan Fold/TPV

2012-01-15T10:55:00.000-06:00

Another fun challenge is happening over at The Paper Variety. Today we are to make a project that incorporates the fan fold technique. The prize is too awesome to pass up this week, so get your fan fold projects made and posted for your chance to win this from Bo Bunny.

Enchanted Collection

Isn't it beautiful?

The first thing that popped in my head, was the ever so popular fan fold flowers. However, I wanted to do something different.

This is what I came up with

I literally made a fan. My scrappy space is black and white, so this is going to look great in a shadow box hanging on the wall. Here are a few close ups.

Thanks for stopping by!

Valentine Card Blog Hop for Kids with Cancer

2012-01-14T00:35:00.097-06:00

I am happy to be a part of another great hop that will make a sick child smile. This one is for children with cancer, who will be spending their Valentines Day in the hospital. If you have arrived here via Ellen ♥ CardMonkey's blog, your on the right track. If you just happened by, please start HERE to follow along from the beginning.

For my card, I used the bee that I made from a coloring page and cut it using my Cricut and SCAL. I cut the hearts from the Sweetheart cartridg.

Your next stop is Beckie's blog. Be sure to leave comments for your chance to win from these great sponsors.

click logo to go to site

3 Valentine digi's of your choice

2- $15 Gift Certificates

3 Digi Stamps

Goodie Gift Pack

Gift Certificate

5 Digi's of your choice

If you should lose your way, below is the complete list of blogs to follow.

Liz- http://decadeofscrap.blogspot.com/

2. Ashley- http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/

3. Teresa - http://www.scrappintplace.blogspot.com/

4. Lina- http://www.sweetnothingspaperco.blogspot.com

5. Nikki-http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com

6. Nicolette www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com

7. Misty - http://mbtreasurista.blogspot.com/

8. Ellen ♥ CardMonkey - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

9. Theresa Neubaum - http://www.scrappyartcrafters.blogspot.com-YOU ARE HERE

10. Beckie http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/ - GO HERE NEXT

11. Doris - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com

12. Amber - http://pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com

13. Leslie-http://ScrapOfArtDesigns.blogspot.com

14. Melissa-http://timeweavers.wordpress.com

15. Amy - http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com

Thanks for stopping by!

tu-tu Cute

2012-01-11T18:00:00.000-06:00

I used sketch #190 from Creative Scrappers for this layout of my grand daughter Rachel. I took a lot of tu tu pictures while they were here visiting a few months ago. I really need to make a mini album of all the different ones I took.

Anyway, here is the sketch.

And here is my layout.

Isn't she adorable with that flower stuck to her pacifier? She was throwing a fit and doesn't go far or long with out it.

Thanks for stopping by!

This Way/Bo Bunny

2012-01-11T09:09:00.000-06:00

This months layout challenge at Bo Bunny is this great photo for inspiration.

Isn't it great? Just look at all the different items to pull inspiration from. My inspiration came from the colors, which I love. For my layout, I used the Ad Lib collection.

The background blue looks like it came right off of the accent wall of the room, and other pattern from the bed spread. Also, the grids on the paper from the grids of the windows. This collection fit perfectly with the inspiration photo.
I cut the title, "This way to the best time of our life", from one of the papers from the collection. I'm really happy with the way it turned out.

Thanks for stopping by!

Snow Days Blog Hop

2012-01-07T00:30:00.001-06:00

Welcome to the Snow Days Blog Hop!!

We're so happy you could join us for this super-fun hop showcasing cards, layouts and projects that feature everything about Snow Days!! You'll find an array of ideas throughout the hop -- We hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way!!

If you'd like to join our Snow Days Fun, then you are in the right place. Keep alert for blog candy along the way as some hop stops will be offering some goodies...

For the hop today, I've created a banner.

I cut the snow flakes out using the Demask Decor cartridge , cutting enough to spell "Let It Snow". Using a smaller snow flake to divide the words, and added tinsel glitter to sparkle them up. I connected them using fibers. Here is a close up.

Thank you again for checking out my project... Now hop on over to Anita's blog.

Here's a list of the entire hop, in case you get lost along the way or want to revisit anyone:

Lisa P - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/ Start here
Bonnie - http://scrap-n-away.blogspot.com/
Sherry -http://www.upordowntheyrebeautiful.blogspot.com/
Doris - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com/
Theresa D: http://scrappinginheels.blogspot.com/
Beckie http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/
Erin - http://deeplyrootedlife.blogspot.com/
Amy - http://www.lovetocrop.com/
Eva - http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com/
Cathie-http://cathiescafe/-scraphappy.blogspot.com/
Ashley - http://especiallymade.blogspot.com/
Lisa G - http://www.bljgraves.blogspot.com/
Melissa - http://timeweavers.wordpress.com/
Kristen - http://fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com/
Theresa - http://scrappyartcrafters.blogspot.com/ You Are Here.
anita- http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/
Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
Barbara B. http://barbarab3.blogspot.com/
Amy Jo - http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/
Mickie - http://www.littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com/
Janet Royer- http://janetscreativieworld.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by, please come back tomorrow for more great projects

Love Bug Day Two

2012-01-07T00:01:00.002-06:00

"If you are here for the Snow Days Blog Hop, Please scroll down"

Welcome to the “Love Bugs Banners for Kids” Hop Day Two.

Forty very talented crafty people have come together for a two day hop (Friday, January 6th and Saturday, January 7th) to showcase handmade banners that will be donated to the children at Pediatric Specialty Care. The hope of these banners is that they bring smiles to these children's faces and awareness of Pediatric Specialty Care to all those that hop along.

The “Love Bugs Banner for Kids” Hop has some awesome sponsors and prizes to give away to all those that hop along and leave comments. The more blogs you visit and leave comments at, the more chances you have of winning. That means if you hop through all 20 blogs each day and leave a comment on each blog then you are in the drawing 40 times!
Our Generous Sponsors are:

Jellypark Digital Stamps will award 2 free digi-images to one winner.

K Andrews Designs has donated a stamp set to one winner.
Robyn's Fetish will donate FIVE digital images of the winner's choice as a prize!

Now on with the hop....If you have come from Robin's then you are on the right track but if you have come here by chance – great! but please start from the beginning at Ellen ♥ CardMonkey and continue through from there.

Now for my banner.

I had alot of fun creating this banner. I found all of the bugs on free coloring pages, then altered them in Inkscape so that I could cut them on my Cricut. Between each bug, there is a embossed heart which spells out the word LOVE.

Here are some close ups.

Butterfly

Bee

Snail (my favorite)

Ladybug

Caterpillar

Heart

Thank you for joining us today on our “Love Bug Banner for Kids” Hop for the children of Pediatric Specialty Care. I hope you enjoyed my banner. You next stop is:

Nicolette - http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/

Day Two Line Up January 7, 2012

Ellen ♥ CardMonkey – http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com - START HERE
Tami - http://tamboscreations.blogspot.com/
Jessica- http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/
Robin – http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/
Theresa Neubaum - http://scrappyartcrafters.blogspot.com/ - YOU ARE HERE
Nicolette - http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/
Vicki - http://scrapbookingcreationsbyvicki.blogspot.com/
Lisa T.- http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/
Jessica ~ http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com/
Jessica ~ http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com/
Jennifer ~ http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/
Nancie ~ http://alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/
Debbie Trevenen - http://debbiescrafttime.blogspot.com/
Carol Carlson - http://cardstockscissorsandglue.blogspot.com/
Linda Simpson - http://lindasimpsoncraftypieceofheaven.blogspot.com/
Monica - http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/
Rachelle- http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com
Beckie - http://justbecreativecrazy.blogspot.com
Alina - http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com

Thanks for stopping by!

Love Bug Day One

2012-01-06T06:01:00.008-06:00

Please be sure to check back tomorrow, as I am in Day 2 line up

Welcome to the “Love Bugs Banners for Kids” Hop.

The “Love Bugs Banner for Kids” Hop has some awesome sponsors and prizes to give away to all those that hop along and leave comments. The more blogs you visit and leave comments at, the more chances you have of winning. That means if you hop through all 20 blogs each day and leave a comment on each blog then you are in the drawing 40 times!

Our Generous Sponsors are:

Jellypark Digital Stamps will award 2 free digi-images to one winner.

K Andrews Designs has donated a stamp set to one winner.

Robyn's Fetish will donate FIVE digital images of the winner's choice as a prize!

Please start with the first person on the list below. And remember to come back tomorrow for a new line up.

Day One Line Up January 6, 2012

Ellen ♥ CardMonkey - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
Sandie Dunne - http://sandieshores.blogspot.com/
Lori Apgar - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
The Scrapbooking Queen~ www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
Linda Simpson - http://lindasimpsoncraftypieceofheaven.blogspot.com/
Beckie Woodall - http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com
Lisa Lam- http://craftylam.blogspot.com/
Jenny (Crazy About Cricut) - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
Haidee-http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
Carol http://cardstockscissorsandglue.blogspot.com/
Edwina - http://edwinascreations.blogspot.com/
Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
Janet S - http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
Denise - http://vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com/
Jamie http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/
Teresa - http://scrappintplace.blogspot.com/
Alina - http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com/
Dena - http://missdjones.blogspot.com/
Martha- http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/
Erica http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com

sneak peek of my banner for tomorrows line up

Thank you for joining us today on our “Love Bug Banner for Kids” Hop for the children of Pediatric Specialty Care

TPV-New Challenge

2012-01-02T00:13:00.001-06:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

As we bring in the new year, we also bring in new changes, and a new challenge at The Paper Variety. Here is the recipe for the very first challenge of 2012.

Create a project using Black, White, and a touch of any other color of your choice. Be sure to play along, you won't want to miss out on a chance to win this prize.

October Afternoon's Farmhouse Collection.....yummy!!!

and now my project. I used black and white with pink. I love that color combination.

That's my grand daughter Rachel, doesn't she made an adorable Baby Lamb?

Thanks for stopping by!

Exciting News

2011-12-21T23:14:00.000-06:00

I am honor to say, that I will be representing The Paper Variety, by joining their Design Team. I am so excited to be a part of the team this term, as, they have made some changes.

What kind of changes? well.....

TPV will be having bi-weekly challenges, on the 1st and 15th of each month. Not only does this give you more time to enter your paper projects, but we will also be bringing you video with additional techniques to inspire you, Also, YOU could be spotlighted as a guest designer. All you have to do is follow along and participate for a chance to become the guest designer. And then there is the awesome sponsors, who generously donate the best goodies. All the more reason for you to come join in on the fun.

Here is the list of designers. Go check them out, each has a unique style and are all full of inspiration.

Kate Vickers, Ontario, Canada
Theresa Neubaum, Texas - you are here
Carolina Schultz, Chile
Marcia Dehn-Nix, Minnesota
Sandi Pressley, Florida
Sara Zenger, New York
Holly Gagnon, Nevada
Jenifer Evans, Nebraska

also, the lovely founders ;)
Abby Laubenstein, Illinois
Suzanne Spokus, Pennsylvania

Hope to see you there....and thanks for stopping by!

A+ Teacher

2011-12-16T17:22:00.000-06:00

When I first seen THIS project designed by the ever so talented Irene Tan, on Bo Bunny's site, I knew I was going to lift it sooner or later. What better time than Christmas for a gift to my grandsons Pre K teacher. I didn't have any Bo Bunny's Learning Curve collection, so I worked with stuff I had on hand, which was Cosmo Crickets Cogsmo papers.

Here are some close ups

I added the teachers name to personalize it.

Thanks for stopping by!

Twinkle Toes

2011-12-15T14:52:00.000-06:00

I love love love this layout of my grandson Dax. This is for this weeks challenge over at The Paper Variety. This weeks theme is Anything Goes, which I also love. It lets the eclectic side of me soar.

I began by cutting out the center of the die cut paper by Bo Bunny from the Et Cetera collection. Using pop dots, I adhered it to the background paper by Prima from the Printerly collection. Using more of the Printerly collection, I added a piece kinda of in and out of the cut out area. Let's take a look at some close ups.

I inked and misted chipboard pieces to give a rusty appearance. Then tucked them in with flowers and other die cuts. I made the bauble using Tim Holtz Fragments and some charms. Here is a close up.

For the title, I used another chipboard piece using the same technique then used tiny alphas to spell it out. And of course more flowers and some bling.

I used another fragment and added Dax's name and the year the photo was taken. I added some beads to the twine that it hangs on. here is a close up.

Thanks for stopping by!

Santa Baby

2011-12-13T19:35:00.003-06:00

Here it is, Tuesday night and I don't have my DT project posted for The Cuttlebug Spot. Last week, I posted the wrong project, and this week I'm a slacker...LOL!

So this weeks challenge is all about Santa Baby! I made a simple card, and simply love the looks of it.

I used papers from MME's Lost and Found Christmas, and the stamps are by Hero Arts. I love the sheer ribbon bow, it seems to finish the card off.

I am also entering at:
My Time To Craft Challenge, - Vintage Christmas
Paper Crafting Journey - Christmas
2 Sisters Challenge Blog - Christmas
Belli Challenge - Winter-Christmas
Hooked on Craft Challenges - Christmas

Thanks for stopping by!

Joy to the World

2011-12-09T08:07:00.000-06:00

Have you checked out this weeks challenge over at The Paper Variety? It is to draw inspiration from a Christmas song. So for my layout, I used the song Joy to the World. The reason I used that is, I remember the joy these Christmas decorations brought Dax. His little face would light up every time we were at my moms in the evening and the lights came on.

Since I used all MME Lost and Found Christmas products, this also qualifies for their December layout challenge of Any Thing Goes.

Just look at these teeny tiny bells, aren't they the cutest? I found a package of them at one of the local second hand shops for 10 cents. There are about 20 bells in the package...can't beat that! I sewed them in a cluster on a bow I made with ribbon from the collection.

Thanks for stopping by!

Paper Ornament

2011-12-04T23:41:00.000-06:00

I designed this ornament in Inkscape to cut on my Cricut. It was a VERY long process, as I worked off and on all day on creating a ornament, only to lose every thing. I was not smart enough to save my work as I went along, and Inkscape froze up. Now, I would think I would have been smart enough to save it, as this has happened to me several times. This ornament is different than the one I lost, I had alot of intricate designs in it. However, I am very happy with the way this one turned out. I heat embossed the whole thing in red and gold. The snow flake is from one of MS's punches.

This was inspired by this weeks challenge over at The Paper Variety, which is to use an ornament of some form. The design team created some awesome projects that are full of inspiration, be sure to head over and check them out. And speaking of design team, they are also having a design team call. Get the details HERE.

Thanks for stopping by!

Using Scraps

2011-12-02T22:59:00.000-06:00

What a week! I did the wrong project for The Cuttlebug Spot this week and even posted it for a few hours. So if you seen it, disregard it...LOL! Now, on to the correct challenge, which is to use your scraps. If you are anything like me, you have a drawer, box, or folder full of scraps. Why do we save them? oh yeah, for challenges like this one! LOL

anyway, on to my project. I threw this card together after Nilda emailed me, making me aware that I created the wrong thing. I lifted it from a card i did a year or so ago.

Thanks for stopping by!

Bird Whisperer

2011-11-30T18:45:00.000-06:00

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.

Thanks for stopping by!

Pirate Princess-Swirlydoos

2011-11-30T15:45:00.000-06:00

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.

Thanks for stopping by!

The Cuttlebug Spot

2011-11-15T17:48:00.000-06:00

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!

Blog Hop Winner!

2011-11-15T09:36:00.001-06:00

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.

shabby chic frame

2011-11-14T23:42:00.001-06:00

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.

Hop-All About Boys

2011-11-12T08:00:00.006-06:00

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!

All About Boys Hop

2011-11-09T11:49:00.000-06:00

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!

Full of Beauty

2011-10-29T19:46:00.002-05:00

This weeks challenge over at Lasting Memories is all about bling. Now that is something I don't ever have a problem incorporating! And have you seen the inspiration photo over at Lil Red Wagon?...yummy!

Since it was time again for the 24 Hour Challenge at Scrappin-N-Chattin, I decided to cover a few challenges in one. I love this challenge! I had to use Glitz Vintage Blue collection and this sketch.

Here is my take and a few close ups.

First, how cute are these pictures of my two youngest grand daughters? I made the headbands and tutus for them.

For the title, I used tiny alphas and a flocked rub on by Prima. Have you used the flocked rub ons yet? I love them! There are several styles and they go on so easy. I added some shabby chic treasures also by Prima, plus added a flower with spays and leaves.

I added one of my handmade shabby flowers that matches the headbands and filled it in with leaves and silk rose buds. Peeking beneath them is a chipboard flourish by Dusty Attic. I covered it with gesso, then added a few different ink colors, and finished it off with Diamond Dust. I should have taken a picture before adding the flowers so you could see how sparkly it is.

I also added a row of these fabric shabby roses. They were white and I misted them so they would fit in with my color scheme.

I incorporated a couple of my handmade butterflies along with some handmade tiny roses. I rubbed some ink around the outside of the bling shape to give a shadow effect.

Above the journaling, I did some heat embossing with some very sparkly blue powder, and added some pleated ribbon along with flowers and leaves. I added Stickles to all the leaves.

Thanks for stopping by!

Batty

2011-10-28T17:13:00.000-05:00

No matter what I tried, I couldn't get a good picture of the vertical banner I made for this weeks challenge at The Paper Variety. The challenge is to create a cute or spooky Halloween project. I created this bat banner for my neighbor to hang on her porch.

I drew the bat in Inkscape, to cut on my Cricut with SCAL. I cut 12 bats to layer them, so as it turns in the wind, you can still see the word. I used Stickles on the bottom edges of the bats and spelled "Spooky" with stickers. I cut about 24 inches of twine and layered it between the bats before gluing together. I tied black fibers and orange twine below each bat. To add weight to the bottom, I strung on a few glass beads and more fiber and twine.

Be sure to head over to The Paper Variety to check out all the cute spooky projects.

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Pucker Up

2011-10-28T13:43:00.000-05:00

I used Creative Scrappers Sketch #179 for this layout. I love this picture of Dax. It's funny how his chin looks like a pigs nose...LOL. Every thing used on this layout is from Cosmo Cricket's Odds and End collection, which I did alot of fussy cutting.

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First Day

2011-10-25T22:08:00.000-05:00

I created this sketch for Scrappin-N-Chattin's monthly sketch challenge and have decided to use it for this weeks open challenge over at Sketches In Thyme. Here is my take.

I also incorporated another challenge from Scrappin-N-Chattin. We were to use Halloween colors, black, orange, purple, and green. However, the layout need not be Halloween themed.

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Halloween Joys

2011-10-19T18:03:00.002-05:00

Over at The Paper Variety, they are having another fun recipe challenge this week. You are to use, 1 pumpkin, 2 word sentiment or title, and 3 buttons.

Also, the Lil Red Wagon's challenge this week is "Fall" theme. Be sure to check out both blogs, they are full of inspiration.

Here is what I came up with.

The 2 word sentiment and pumpkin are on this cut out that I have from Heart Warming Vintage. I think I bought them the first year I began scrap booking. Not sure why I have never used them, I love them!

I dyed some seam binding and twine orange to incorporate. I love the shabbiness of crinkled ribbon.

I used 3 tiny buttons along side of the image. Though this is a very simple card, I am happy with the way it turned out.

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Swingin'

2011-10-15T15:15:00.000-05:00

This layout is based on sketch #177 over at Creative Scrappers. I used more of the Bo Bunny Ad Lib collection that was gifted to me. I really like this collection and am thinking of purchasing some more to make Dax's birthday invites and banner with. His 5th b-day is just around the corner...oh my! lol
This layout is also used for one of the monthly challenges,in my Yahoo group Scrappin-N-Chattin, which is to incorporate wood grain. I used the Pooh Font cartridge and cut the title. Also for the 52 Week Challenge. Can you believe just completed week 41?...that means only 11 more weeks until the end of the year, and ONLY 10 weeks before Christmas! I know you all just went.....uuuggghhhh! LOL.

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Happiness is...

2011-10-06T16:11:00.000-05:00

I have had the Restoration collection by Create Paper for a long time. Why was I hording it??? LOL. I think this layout turned out great with all the goodies that came in the kit. The photo is of me, hubby, and our kids from 1998. Can you believe that was a cool December day when that was taken? Ahhh the beautiful Texan winters!

I made this for one of this months challenges in the Yahoo group I belong to, Scrappin-N-Chattin. There are always fun challenges going on over there. Abby and Suzanne, the same two who own and operate The Paper Variety, are the same ones who run the Yahoo group. They are great crafty partners! If you haven't check the group out yet, we would love to have you join us. Like I said, always something fun going on. Like, layout challenges, card challenges, monthly layout challenge, monthly sketch challenge, bingo, a quarterly jackpot drawing...and more! Hope to see you there...and if you landed there after visiting here, let me know!

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Chillin/SIT DT Call

2011-10-05T15:43:00.000-05:00

This layout is based on the sketch for the Design Team Call over at Sketches In Thyme. It is such a great sketch, that my layout went together very quickly using some more of MME Lime Twist collection that I had won.

Here is the sketch

Even if you are not interested in the becoming a DT member, you should go check them out, there is always an awesome sketch to work with.

DT Call Details:

The 6 month term for our talented Mavens is drawing to a close, and while some will be staying on, we are looking for new members to join our Sketches in Thyme design team! If you enjoy creating layouts from sketches, partipating in blogs and motivating others to take part in fantastic challenges, this might be your chance to be a part of our fantastic Design Team! Your term would run November-April, and you would be asked to complete 2 layouts per month. If you would like a chance to be considered, here's what you need to do:

1-Create a new layout based on our sketch below.

2-Post about our DT call on your blog, along with your take on our sketch.

3-Leave a comment here telling us that you would like to be considered for the DT, along with a link to your blog post!

Easy Peasy...right? Good luck if you are trying out!

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Feeding Ducks

2011-10-02T23:12:00.000-05:00

Wow...two post in one day!

Have y'all been over to check out this weeks challenge at The Paper Variety? It's a fabulous sketch by none other than Aphra Bolyer. I used Bo Bunny's Ad Lib papers that I just received from Mel for being the "It Girl" over at Scrappin-N-Chattin. (thanks Mel!)

Now aren't you curious about the sketch? Guess you better head over to The Paper Variety to check it out. Also, you should play along, they always have such awesome prizes.

note: the "It Girl" is a fun lil round robin type of thing a few of us members in the group are doing. Who ever wanted to play along signed up. The hostess sent one member some goodies selected from their wish list, then that person sent to another member, and so on and so on. Now since I was just the "It Girl", I will choose someone from the list and send them some goodies.

Check Mate

2011-10-02T22:55:00.000-05:00

It was time again for the 24 Hour Challenge over at the Yahoo group Scrappin-N-Chattin. I love this challenge every month. Even though you give your three choices of collections you want to use, it is always a surprise at "go" time. The collection that was chosen for me from my choices this month was the Printery collection by Prima. Love it!

I incorporated this weeks challenge at Lil Red Wagon, which was to included a postage of some type on your project. I used one of the labels from the papers that looked like a postage stamp and added the silly saying, well because, in my house...The Queen Rules the King! LOL

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Life's Full of Happiness

2011-09-26T14:39:00.001-05:00

I am really pleased with the way this layout based on this weeks sketch from Creative Scrappers turned out. I again used some of the MME Lime Twist collection that I won on their blog.

I am also using this layout for this weeks challenge over at Cher's Studio. The challenge is to use 3D flowers. I made this flowers using the brown packing paper that comes in shipments when you order from certain places. I gave them a squirt of Glimmer Mist, then crinkled them up until they dried.

This layout is also for this weeks Fabulous Friday Challenge at Frosted Designs. The challenge is Ransom letters. A good way to use up some of your left over alphas.

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MME-Back Together

2011-09-25T16:54:00.000-05:00

This is my take on this months sketch challenge over at My Minds Eye Blog. I used some of the Lime Twist collection that I won a couple of challenges ago. Recently, I had all of my children and grandchildren together for the very first time. We all had a great time! I was so happy that hubbys parents were here to share in it as well. The photo is of all of my clan. The labels tell who is who from back row to front row.

This will also count for the 52 Week challenge that is going on over at Scrappin-N-Chattin, the HOTTEST scrappy Yahoo group ever! LOL

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Up Up and...

2011-09-18T22:23:00.000-05:00

Just a quick post tonight.

I designed this layout using this weeks Sketchy Thursday sketch. I love these pictures I captured of Dax and his dad Rick playing in the pool during Rick's resent visit. Dax has such a great tan, and Rick looks as white as a ghost...LOL. Guess you can tell Dax lives on the coast and Rick hibernates in Minnesota.

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Halloween Easel Card

2011-09-16T22:04:00.000-05:00

I am not a huge card maker, but ever now and then, I run across a fun card challenge. I made this one for this weeks challenge over at Cher's Studio. The challenge is to make an Halloween themed easel card. I purchased the Halloween Town svg cutting files from Cher also. She sells her files at The Digi Bistro. Let me just share, these files cut so smoothly, even the delicate parts.

Now for some close ups. For the background, I started with a plain piece of white card stock. I punched out a circle to use as a mask for the moon, then randomly inked with Distress inks in black, stormy sky, and weathered wood. Then I went over it with old paper. I cut cloud shapes to use as masks and just darked it up around the edges of the shapes to create the night sky.

Look at the shadow under the bat. To achieve this, I cut out a extra bat, placed it right on the black ink pad and pushed it down with my finger to ink it up, then I placed it on the card stock and simply rubbed it with my fingers to transfer the ink. I used pop dots and placed the bat just above the stamped bat. pretty cool...huh? I used red Stickles to give the bat some scary eyes.

I added yellow Stickles on the windows to make them appear to be glowing. Just look at the cute lil fellow below.

This is only one of three pumpkins that come in the Halloween Town svg set. I just love this one with his silly face. Again I used Stickles and pop dotted him for dimension.

What a great spooky tree. Again, with all the lil curvy details, it cut smoothly.

I gave the black cat some spooky green shiny eyes with Stickles too. (yep...love me some Stickles LOL)

To hold the easel open, I used the label and word "Spooky" that are also included in the Halloween Town svg set.

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Memories

2011-09-15T23:31:00.000-05:00

For this layout, I incorporated a few different challenges. First being for The Paper Variety. The challenge is to use stickers. At first I was like...ewwww...I don't like stickers. Then I remembered some 3D ones that I have had for a long time that would fit my needs. I used a La Petites by Paper Studio for the title.

The challenge this week over at Lasting Memories, is to use black and white, including photos. I have been meaning to scrap this photo of my grandparents from 1942 for a long time.

And over at Flutter By Wednesdays, the challenges all month are open. You just have to include a butterfly or fairy. For the butterfly, I cut it out of pattern paper and glued it to card stock for durability, then fussy cut it. I added a bit of black stickles and pearls to dress it up.

I've also incorporated one of my shabby flowers. I dyed it black, added just a touch of black Stickles and bunched it up with some white paper roses. Oh, and the corner brackets are from the same package as the title, I've added pearls to them as well.

For the journaling, I used a punch out and ran it through the printer, then added a couple black gems.

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Tiny Dancers

2011-09-07T14:10:00.005-05:00

I just love this photo I took of Dax and Josslyn! I think it fit well for the October GDT challenge over at Sketchy Thursdays. We were to follow this sketch and color combo.

This also qualifies for this weeks challenge over at The Paper Variety, which is to use stamps. Be sure you head over there to check things out, they are have a Blogaversary Hop. And Flutter By Wednesdays, which are having open challenges all month, just remember to include your butterfly or fairy on your creation. Also, Lasting Memories, whose challenge is "Simply You", about you or your loved ones, or simply something you love.

I chose to use masking and inks for the circles. I love the look.

For the title, I used tiny alphas for the word Tiny, and cut the word Dancers on the cricut using SCAL. I inked a phrase stamp in white, then re-stamped in black over the letters.

I painted a filigree metal piece with white acrylic paint, spritzed it with some blue mist, then rubbed some brown ink around the edges and embossed areas.

For the journaling, I just spelled the kids names with these teeny tiny alphas...aren't they the cutest?

Additional Challenges

Lil Red Wagon - Die Cuts

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Spit Happens

2011-09-05T12:52:00.003-05:00

I used this weeks sketch from Sketchy Thursdays for this layout. I kept it pretty simple, however, I like how it turned out. I just love this picture of Rachel with a lil drool on her lip.The title was a free svg file that I don't remember who created. (sorry)

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I'm Alive!

2011-09-04T21:55:00.000-05:00

I have been a bit under the weather for a few weeks, and haven't been able to sit at my craft table to create...geez how I have missed it! I think the pain is getting better....or else the drugs have kicked in...LOL. I can now sit for an hour or so now.

I just wanted to let all you awesome followers know, that I haven't ran away. There's a list a mile long of things I want to get done. I will be posting some projects shortly.

Kali

2011-08-20T20:32:00.000-05:00

Thank goodness the DT Call is going on all month at Lasting Memories. I have been dealing with sever hip pain and can not sit long, so it has taken me longer to make my layout for the first weeks challenge. The challenge is to follow a sketch, with a twist to add buttons.

Here is the sketch

And here is the layout I made

This layout is also for this weeks challenge at The Paper Variety. This weeks challenge is to use any type of thread (yarn, ribbon, floss, twine, lace, basic sewing thread ect...).

I used papers from the Chapter One Collection by KaiserCraft.
I heat embossed the title. I'm not too sure I care for it. I really don't think I used the right font stamps for this technique, as it is hard to read. It says "Kali"

I love to layer, and used a few different embellishments, some chipboard icons from Me&My Big Ideas. I also heat embossed one of the bird icons. I really like how it turned out. There's a butterfly punch, and some of my handmade flowers as well.

I used some crinkled ribbon that I made and ran it along the border punch I received in a border swap that was held in the Yahoo Group, Scrappin-N-Chattin. I then ran some of the ribbon through the button holes and tied it onto the strip of ribbon. I also used some Liquid Pearls along the border punch.

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Ford

2011-08-06T18:46:00.000-05:00

I decided to do a layout to go with the F-150 that I did the other day using this weeks sketch from Sketchy Thursdays. It also qualifies for a couple of this months challenges at Scrappin-N-Chattin, the Yahoo Group that I belong to. We were to do some fussy cutting for one. I cut out the cogs from the pattern paper.

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New Video

2011-08-05T14:52:00.000-05:00

I have a new video on how to make the cutest shabby flowers. Hope you enjoy it and give it a try! Please link back here if you do make one, I'd love to see!

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F-150

2011-08-02T15:40:00.001-05:00

This week's challenge at The Paper Variety, is to use circles. They can be painted, punched, stamped, or however you want to make them. I punched mine from the patten papers I used.

I used this weeks sketch by Sketchy Thursdays and Bo Bunny's Grease Monkey collection, which was gifted to me and I've been hoarding for eons just waiting for the right photos to come along. What better than the new F-150 opa recently bought Dax? He was soooo excited and loves to drive it!

For one of the challenges at Scrappin-N-Chattin, the Yahoo Group I belong to, is to use a ticket of some form on your layout. Now it would have been awesome if I would of had a copy of a speeding ticket...but I didn't, so I used a generic ticket stub.

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Haiden

2011-07-30T17:04:00.000-05:00

For the tic tac toe challenge over at The Paper Variety this week, I made another page for the baby album I am working on. I chose the 3rd row down, use journaling strips, use buttons, make a one photo layout. I was really challenging myself with this layout by trying to stick with just a blue and white pallet. Since I love to mix patterns and colors, it was truly a challenge!

(sorry about the photo quality, couldn't get the lighting right)

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Baby Boy

2011-07-27T20:34:00.000-05:00

This is the second time I have used this design. I just can't help it! From the first moment I fell in love with it on Sandi Clarksons blog, I knew I had to lift it. So the first layout I made, I used sonogram photos of my granddaughter. This time I used a sonogram from my daughter in laws sisters baby Haiden. As I am working on an album for her, I KNEW I would have to make one of these! I think I will have to make one for every new baby now...LOL.

I did a hidden journaling tag that tucks behind the photo, plenty of space for Tasha to document her memories.

Aren't these lil baby feet the cutest? The were cut from the New Arrival cartridge, along with the bassinet and title.

I made my own crinkled ribbon (which I promised my friend Dawn I would do a video for...months ago!). The rattle charm was brass, I painted it with white acrylic paint to fit my needs.

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I WON!

2011-07-26T16:36:00.000-05:00

Have you seen this? Yep...that's me...I am so stoked! When I seen that I was the winner of 3 collections of my choice, I couldn't stop dancing! One would think I would have a hard time choosing since I want them ALL, but I just went with the top 3 on my wish list. Which were, Lost and Found Two, Fine and Dandy, and Lime Twist.

I can't thank My Minds Eye enough for their generosity! What an awesome start to my week!

2 Cute

2011-07-24T13:24:00.002-05:00

This weeks challenge over at The Paper Variety, is to use a grid or the colors of the rainbow. If you can incorporate both...now that's a challenge! My question is....are tiles classified as a grid?
Recently, one of my daughter in laws sister had a baby boy. I just got my hands on some photos of him, so I am making an album of this little cutie and this is the first page I have made. I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out.

I have left plenty of journaling space for Haiden's mommy to write about him. I did put his name and the year, so it would qualify for a couple of challenges in my Yahoo group Scrappin-N-Chattin. Did you know, that Scrappin-N-Chattin was created by the same creators of The Paper Variety? There is also some awesome challenges within the group. Come check it out...you won't be disappointed!

Challenges
The Paper Variety - Grid or Rainbow
Scrappin-N-Chattin - 52 Week and Balloon Challenges
Lasting Memories - All About The Title

Love

2011-07-19T12:46:00.003-05:00

I LOVE how this layout turned out! Using the sketch from Bo Bunny, and the Gabrielle collection, I designed this of my oldest son Jakob's wedding from a few years back. I am sad however, because my Gabrielle papers are almost gone...just scraps left...(a little sniffle here) I absolutely LOVE the shabby romantic feel of this line.

As you know, I love to make flowers and am always looking for new materials to make them out of. I made these using crinoline and tulle. Crinoline is what petticoats are made from. It's a light weight stiffer material and holds it's shape, making it easy to manipulate. I purchase the white so I can dye it the colors I need. I love the shabby look. (boy...there sure is alot of love in this post....LOL)
I used the Bigz Die Tattered Flowers and ran it right through my Cuttlebug, dyed them, gave them a spritz of copper mist, then squished them up and let them dry.

I fussy cut a couple of butterflies out of one of the papers in the collection. I then added some Diamond Dust and made some antennas from wire.

I used one of the note cards and added a piece of the matching border as a pull tab. Journaling is on the reverse side.

For the title, I cut the word "Love" out from the Sweethearts cartridge, then added a bit of Stickles.

I inked and distressed all the edges, then used different thickness pop dots and popped all the layers for add dimension. Distressing is this weeks challenge at Lasting Memories.

Challenges
Bo Bunny - Sketch
Lasting Memories - Distressing

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Celebrate Life

2011-07-17T13:14:00.000-05:00

Challenge 25 over at My Minds Eye is to use this sketch and a celebration theme.

What better way to celebrate than the birth of a new little one. I used pictures of when Dax was first born and the Stella and Rose collection from MME. I added some older Signature Suite embellies that I think went with the collection well.

here is my take

Here is the sketch

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Cute

2011-07-15T18:20:00.000-05:00

Have you see the challenge this week over at The Paper Variety...or the AWESOME projects the new design team have created? Well, the challenge is photo inspired...and what a cute photo it is, with tons of inspiration.

I was inspired by the black and white stripes and added in a punch of pink. When I seen the photo inspiration this week, it made me think of this picture of my granddaughter Josslyn, that I have been wanting to scrap for a few months now. I used one of Sketches In Thymes July sketches for this layout. I LOVE the sketch!

And now, for my layout.

Challenges

The Paper Variety-Photo Inspiration

Sketches In Thyme- Sketch #51

52 Week Challenge-Yahoo Group-Scrappin-N-Chattin

SC11 July-Twine-Yahoo Group-Scrappin-N-Chattin

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Chiristmas In July

2011-07-11T09:17:00.000-05:00

After being persuaded by my friend Sandi, one of the new design team members over at The Paper Variety, I got off my funky butt and made a card for this weeks challenge. Christmas In July. Nothing like waiting until almost the last minute!

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My Town

2011-07-09T17:02:00.000-05:00

One of the challenges this month in my yahoo group Scrappin-N-Chattin, is to create a layout about the town we live in, or our home town. I based mine on the town I am in currently, which is Aransas Pass, TX. Aransas Pass is along the gulf coast, 30 minutes from Corpus Christi, and 17 minutes from Rockport.

I used this weeks sketch from Sassy Lil Sketches and here is my layout.

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AWESOME GIVEAWAY!

2011-07-08T16:05:00.000-05:00

Want a chance to win a Grand Caliber? Well, Melissa over at Creating from the Heart is giving one away for her 3rd Blog-aversary. Not only that! you also have a chance at a $150 Michaels gift card and Spellbinders Grand Labels 11. HOLY COW! WHAT A GIVEAWAY! Hurry, deadline to enter is July 24th.

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Summer Mini

2011-07-06T16:19:00.000-05:00

The challenge this week at Lasting Memories is to create a mini album, the subject being summer. I'm not a good mini album maker. I've only made a few, they seem to stump me. This one is no different. But here it is.

One would think that being that I live on the coast and spend alot of time on the beach, that I would have beach themed embellishments...not the case! I need to make a point to pick some up, as I have more pictures to go along with these, that I intend to add.

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Soar

2011-07-02T23:26:00.000-05:00

I made a layout based on the sketch over at Frosted Designs. I thought I was about to miss the dead line for entering their challenge, but I learned I still had a few days, so,my layout is kind of plain, but I am still please with it's turn out.

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Whoooo?

2011-07-02T23:06:00.000-05:00

The challenge this week over at The Paper Variety, is based this sketch.

I was inspired by the owl on it and immediately thought of "whoo loves you baby?"and remembered the photos I had taken of Josslyn and Dax sharing a friendly hug.

I used papers from Dream Street Papers, the Sam collection, that I recently ordered from Stacy over at The Scrapbooking Cottage. I LOVE these papers! The cute little owl is part of a set of svg files that I purchased from My Scrap Chick. I designed the tree in Inkscape and cut it on the Cricut, using SCAL.

Challenges Entered:

Beautiful

2011-06-26T15:03:00.003-05:00

I have made another layout using the Swirlydoos Grandma's Garden kit. I just LOVE these Glitz Design papers that were part of the monthy kit. They are from the Lace with Grace collection. I made this layout based on Glitz's challenge sketch.
Here is the sketch. Isn't it awesome?! It was designed by Iwona Palamountain. It's a piece of art itself.

Here is my take on it. I flipped it to the other side.

Challenges Entered:
Sketches In Thyme - Open Challenge

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Micki

2011-06-25T16:05:00.000-05:00

It was time again for the 24 Hour Challenge over at Scrappin-N-Chattin, the bestest scrappy group on Yahoo! I LOVE this challenge. We have to submit 3 collections that we have. The hostess picks 3 sketches, then we are given a persons name and have to choose one of their collections and one of the sketches to use. We don't find out until "GO" time, so it is always a surprise for me.

Chosen for me was this sketch and Lace with Grace collection by Glitz. Which is just awesome!

I knew exactly which photo I wanted to use with this collection. One of my youngest sister Micki. I just LOVE this picture of her, she has the most beautiful smile. She is just an all around beautiful person...well...ok....most of the time! LOL

Here's my take on the sketch

This layout is also for the "Anything Goes" challenge over at Trail Makers blog.

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For Him

2011-06-25T15:45:00.000-05:00

I made this card for the challenge over at The (Paper) Trail Makers Challenge blog. The theme was to make a masculine card. I used scraps of paper that I had left from an older line from My Minds Eye, Complete Boy. This paper pack is FULL of awesome papers!

The star is made from rusty metal. I have had it forever! I use to do wood crafts and make signs before I became so addicted to paper crafting. "It's your day" is a stamp from Studio 112 that I had picked up in the dollar bin at JoAnns.

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Saying Farewell

2011-06-22T06:20:00.000-05:00

This is my last post as a design team member for The Paper Variety, as my term is up. *sob**sob*
Abby and Suzanne have been wonderful to work under and run an awesome challenge blog. I sure hope some of you have applied to their design team call.

This weeks challenge is all about summer. Living in south Texas, I won't ever have a shortage of fun in the sun photos. We spend ALOT of time at the beach and if we are not at the beach, we are out at the pool. Recently, my sister came for a visit bring her two grandkids. It was the first time to the ocean for Emma, who absolutely LOVED it. I got some great pictures that worked great for this challenge.

I created the Summer Fun title in inkscape and cut it on the Cricut using SCAL. The cute little sea creature were cut from the Create A Critter cartridge, as did the sandcastle. The papers are the Snorkel collection by Cosmo Cricket.

Thanks for stopping by...and be sure to check out TPV to see the other design team creations.

WANTED

2011-06-20T13:06:00.000-05:00

I can't believe it has been almost 2 weeks since I have blogged. Some of my family came for a visit, then I was struck with some summer virus going around. Sure hope it isn't going around in your area, as it was AWFUL!

Anyway, on to my latest layout. We recently took a mini vacation down to South Padre Island, Texas. We stopped in this resturant for breakfast (sorry can't remember the name right now), and inside they had a little jail cell. So, being the scrapper that I am, I had to pose hubby and Dax inside for a photo.

I knew I wanted to make a fun "WANTED" poster type layout. I made the scroll base in inkscape, then inked, chalked, and drew in the lines. I LOVE how it turned out! I cut the title and reward using Engravers font and SCAL. The sherriff badge was a free svg file I found online. I used 3 small metal keys by K&Co.

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Fairy Bears

2011-06-09T22:46:00.000-05:00

The idea of this layout was thought up while thinking of what I would do for the Fruit Challenge at The Paper Variety last week. Needless to say, I didn't get it done in time for the challenge. With all the details, and drying time for the pieces, it took me over a week to complete.

Here are some close ups

The strawberry house is a svg file from My Scrap Chick. They have some of the cutest cutting files. I designed the cobble stone path in inkscape and then cut it using SCAL.

All the fairy bears came in the set with the strawberry house. Aren't they adorable?!

I also created the sun in inkscape. The clouds were cut from the Pooh and Friends cartridge.

The picket fence was cut from the Heritage cartridge, and the gate from the Freshly Picked cartridge.

Once again, I created the tiny flowering vines in inkscape. The center of the flowers are dobs of Perfect Pearls.

The apple tree was cut with the Cindy Loo cartridge. The apples have been coated with a diamond glaze to give a shiney surface.

I made the title and the title matting in inkscape as well.

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TPV and Running Behind!

2011-06-08T19:52:00.000-05:00

WOW...it's Wednesday already?! Boy, I sure am running behind! I'm going to keep this post short and sweet.

This weeks challenge over at The Paper Variety is to use a masculine or boy theme on your project. I took this opportunity to make my dads Father's Day card.

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Altered Shadow Box

2011-06-06T11:01:00.003-05:00

I picked up this three compartment shadow box at a yard sale a few weeks ago, knowing it would be awesome to alter it. For the first week, it sat looking at me wondering what it was going to become...lol. I was struggling with what to do with it. Then, while looking at the pages of my grandkids that I had framed, a light went on! I would put oma in it. That is what my grandkids call me. And hang it above their pictures.

This is what it started out as

And here is how it turned out

Close up of each section. Other than the large roses, I made all the flowers and vines. My second love to scrapbooking itself is making flowers and embellies.

Challenges entered

Flutter By Wednesdays - open

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TPV DT Call

2011-06-01T12:20:00.000-05:00

Would you like to be a part of an awesome Challenge Blog? well, The Paper Variety is having a design team call.

Design Team Requirements and Information

we are looking for 10-12 paper crafters of all levels and styles {{we like variety}}
although we are a weekly challenge blog, design team will be split in 2 groups; so you will be responsible for a project every 2 weeks; although you are welcome to submit a project for the “off week”
design team will post projects to a private DT blog, where assignments are provided months in advance; so promptness and reliability in contributing to the challenge post is expected
challenges will vary from sketches, colors, techniques, photo inspiration, recipes, etc. and can be featured on layouts, cards, and altered art as long as it includes paper :)
term is for 6 months: the end of June to the end of December
design team members are required to have a blog and post their design team projects on the assigned day, as well as encourage followers to participate in the fun
it is encouraged that you are active in other communities(facebook, forums and message boards, yahoo groups, nings, etc.) where you can display your Paper Variety blinky and post your projects
be able to submit quality photographs of your projects that best capture it’s colors, texture, and dimension and be able to use/list supplies, using mostly current product
at this time, there is no compensation for this assignment; however you /your blog will gain exposure for your talents; and small tokens of appreciation may also be given to design team members from Abby and Suzanne throughout your term

Please email the following application to
thepapervariety@gmail.com

Name:

A little bit about yourself:

Blog link:

Links to your online galleries (scrapbook.com, 2peas, flickr, etc):

A few of your favorite companies/lines:

Favorite tool/technique:

Previous DT/Current DT experience (not required):

Please attach 3-5 projects that best showcase your paper-crafting style. A mix of layouts, cards, and at least one other project are preferred.

Timeline

We will accept applications through Friday June 24th and respond to all entries by Monday, June 27th. Every day, a few new design team members will be announced and introduced on the blog through the first week of July. Our first challenge with the new team will beginWednesday, July 6th and every Wednesday thereafter.

WOW'ed Myself

2011-05-27T23:35:00.005-05:00

Every now and then, I make something that makes me say, "WOW...did I really make that?!". ok...so I say it all the time. LOL! I thank the LORD for blessing me with artistic capabilities!

This card falls under one of my "WOW" moments. It may not be to everyones taste, but, I LOVE it!

It all started with this bambino image by Sugar Nellie. Isn't it adorable? When I first seen it, I knew I HAD to have it. I painted it with water colors. I just adore the softness of it. Here's a close up.

For the inside of the card, I wanted to add a sentiment, as well as, a personal note to the recipient. So on the upper flap, I made a match box type note holder. I made a stick pin to hold the flap closed.

Just look at that cute lil baby bootie! I crocheted that and added it and a charm to a lobster clasp, so it can be removed and added to a key chain, or anything else that may be desired.

Here is the sentiment.

Challenges Entered

The Shabby Tea Room - baby theme

Paper Play Time - use a charm

Stamp Something - sentiment

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School Days

2011-05-25T05:30:00.004-05:00

Another week...another fun challenge over at The Paper Variety. This week the theme is school.

Every now and then, I run across an awesome layout designed by another talented paper artist that I just have to scrap. That was the case for this layout. I scraplifted it from Debbie from Love Lifes Little Pleasures. (Thanks Debbie!)

I've had this photo of my dad from first grade for a long time. When I seen Debbie's layout, I knew it would be perfect for this photo. I used the Lucky kit from CTMH that I had won a while ago from Lasting Memories. It is full of awesomeness!

Don't forget to head over to TPV to see what the other talented DT members came up with.

Additional Challenges

Gingersnap Creations - denim, rust, & dust

Lil Red Wagon - use a number

My Time To Craft Challenge - use a die cut

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Ta-Dah!

2011-05-18T05:30:00.002-05:00

Time for another fun challenge over at The Paper Variety. This week, we are to use stars on our projects.

I LOVE the expression on Dax's face. While thinking of a title, I remembered the saying that is on the T-shirt he has on in the photo. The expression and title seem to fit. LOL

I think this is one of the fastest layouts I have ever done, as it is very simple.

This also qualifies as my layout for the 52 Week Challenge going on at Scrappin-N-Chattin and the mixed alphas for the SC 11 monthly challenges.

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New Flowers

2011-05-17T20:45:00.001-05:00

I have add new flowers to my shop. HERE. These are my Shabby Cabby Roses, they come in sets of 6.

Southern Belle

2011-05-11T09:36:00.000-05:00

This weeks challenge at The Paper Variety, is movie theme. I recently captured this photo of my granddaughter Josslyn, and it immediately made me think of Gone With The Wind. I think it had to do with the floppy hat...lol.

I had alot of fun creating the embellishments for this layout. As y'all know, I LOVE making flowers. For this layout, I made a floral vine as well as mini roses. I added a couple of feathers behind the vine. And look at that butterfly...I think it turned out great. I used Build a Bug stamps from CTMH, colored it in with Bic Marks It, added some Stickles, then gave a generous coat of Glossy Accents.

This is also being used for another challenge over at Scrappin-N-Chattin, which is to use decorative scissors. Luckily, I kept a few pair for Dax to play around with.

Talk about adorable! I just LOVE how this hat turned out. I cut it from the Heritage cartridge. I added a small feather and the mini roses that I made, a tad bit of ribbon and a couple small strands of beads. Since it is a silhouette, I had to cut it in three colors to get the look I wanted.

I cut the word Belle out with the Cricut and SCAL using a font called Choppin Script.

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Swirly Doos May Kit

2011-05-07T13:39:00.000-05:00

I've received my very first Swirly Doos Kit. I'm so excited! I haven't gotten to play with any of the pretties yet, but I thought I would share with you what is all in the kit.

sorry about the poor photo...no matter what I tried it just wouldn't come out good. But you get the idea of the kit. I can't wait to start creating with all these goodies.

Coloring Eggs

2011-05-04T22:52:00.001-05:00

This is this weeks challenge at The Paper Variety. Though this is my off week from the DT, I played along, as I LOVE the challenges.

I have seen dribbled paint on others layouts and have always wanted to give it a try. This challenge was the perfect opportunity for it. I opened the bottles and just squeezed out the paint, holding it a few inches above my background paper. I got globs in some areas, which would have looked great...if I had the patience to wait for them to dry...LOL! So after I applied the paint, I covered the cardstock with a paper towel to absorb some of the paint. I really like the affect it gave.

This layout also covers the 52 Week Challenge and SC 11 challenge to use at least 6 eyelets on your layout over at Scrappin-N-Chattin. And Sketchy Thursdays.

Polka Dots

2011-04-27T09:47:00.000-05:00

dots...dots...dots....everywhere dots! That is this weeks challenge at The Paper Variety. I found this free dress form digi which gave me the inspiration for this card. I used a polka dot paper for the background which I had inked with distress inks, then lightly misted it with water and crumpled it into a ball to get a wrinkled worn look.

I made the flower and added a lace yoyo, a feather, and a strand of beads. I think it added alot of character.

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2 Months

2011-04-22T22:38:00.000-05:00

This week over at The Paper Variety, the challenge is to use a number on your project. I have been working on a mini album based on Kalista being 2 months old. So I thought, why not make a 12x12 to go along with it. I LOVE this picture I took of her.

I created this fabric flower, and when I get all the kinks worked out and the technique down a bit better, I will be offering them for sell in my shop.

For the butterfly, I printed out a picture of a butterfly onto glossy photo paper and cut it out. I then added the antennas and some black diamond Stickles. I think it turned out great. You can't tell in the photo, but it's wings are bent up to give a 3D look.

The title is where the number comes in to play. I cut the number 2 as well as the swirly embellishment from the Elegant Cake cartridge (I swear this is my favorite cart!) I added blue pearls to the number and MS tinsel glitter to the top layer of the embellishment.

This layout is also for the 52 Week Challenge going on over on the yahoo group Scrappin-N-Chattin.

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7 Weeks

2011-04-13T05:30:00.001-05:00

Flowers...flowers...flowers! that's this weeks challenge over at The Paper Variety. I love to use flowers and use them on almost all of my layouts. I used this months sketch challenge from the yahoo group Scrappin-N-Chattin, as well as one of the other monthly challenges, which is to use a 5x7 photo.

For more inspiration, be sure to check out the other design team members projects. Also, be sure to play along this week for your chance to win this awesome prize of a Citrus Tree Studio kit. One lucky winner will be randomly drawn.

US

2011-04-09T11:34:00.000-05:00

One of the challenges this month on my yahoo group Scrappin-N-Chattin, is to create a layout of ourselves that include at least one other person. I've always liked this picture of hubby and I, so I decided to use it. I used Bo Bunny's Gabrielle papers....which I LOVE!

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Puddle Jumping

2011-04-06T11:09:00.001-05:00

It was so much fun watching Dax jumping through the puddles. It brought back fond memories of myself playing in the warm spring rain as a child.

This layout was inspired by this weeks challenge at The Paper Variety, which is inspiration by this photo.

When I seen the inspiration photo, these pictures of Dax popped right into my head. I have been needing to scrap them since last spring.

Isn't that frog just the cutest? I bought him from My Scrap Chick. They have some of the cutest cutting files. I made the cattails myself.

Now don't miss out on your chance to win an awesome prize for playing along with The Paper Variety this week. One random entry will win the State Fair collection from Studio Calico.

Additional Challenges Entered

Lasting Memories - Spring

Fantabulous Cricut - April Showers

Puppy Kisses

2011-04-05T21:59:00.000-05:00

For this layout, I used this weeks sketch from Sketches In Thyme. I have also incorporated one of the challenges from Scrappin-N-Chattin, which is to use a negative from a alphabet.

Flowers and Butterflies

2011-04-02T23:21:00.000-05:00

I now have my handmade flowers and butterflies listed for sale. You can get them in two locations. Zibbet or Etsy.

If you need a certain color or larger quantities, email me!

123 Receipe Challenge

2011-03-30T09:45:00.000-05:00

It's time again for a new challenge at The Paper Variety. This week it's a 1 2 3 receipe challenge. Follow the receipe and submit your creation for a chance at winning Aprils awesome kit from Artful Delights. Just look at all the goodies in that kit!

I had just a bit of a problem with my project. I had it all planned and laid out, then I realized I didn't have just 1 item. I was stumped! In the end, I decided on one star brad, two pattern papers, and three photos.

Saying Goodbye and Thanks!

2011-03-29T17:43:00.000-05:00

Today, I say goodbye as design team member of The Cuttlebug Spot. Nilda is putting the challenge blog on hold while she takes care of some things in her personal life. It has been an honor to be a part of this fantastic challenge blog and work with such awesomely talented designers! THANKS Nilda for the opportunity you have given me! I will eagerly be awaiting your return!

Now on to my creation. This week we were to use felt. I have had these felt borders by Prima for ages! guess now was the perfect time to use them. I've also had these flowers that were gifted to me from my good scrappy friend Sandi. The card is very simple (for me...LOL) but all in all, I think it turned out great.

Link Your Blog Party!

2011-03-25T11:49:00.000-05:00

Momo is doing a "Link Your Blog" thingy to generate followers for those of us that have less than 200 followers.

Here is her Game Plan:

-If you have less than 200 followers, link your blog HERE!
(Remember if you get new followers, follow them back!)

-If you have more than 200 followers, visit some of the blogs below and be inspired!!!
(Make sure to write somewhere on your comment "Momo sent me" to win a prize!)

Since she wants us to have fun! In about a week she is going to radomly pick one of the blogs from the list and they are going to win a $10 Gift Certificate to PaperTreyInk and then she will go to their blog and pick a comment on one of thier posts (remember to put "Momo sent me") and that person will also win a $10 Gift Certificate.

Now how fun is that?! Be sure to go post your blog link on her site!

http://madebymomo.blogspot.com/2011/03/got-followers.html

Friends Always

2011-03-23T16:41:00.000-05:00

I made this card to surprise my online friend Dawn. While making it, I could picture her reaction when she opened it up. She is such a sapping soul...LOL! If you don't know Dawn, you should, she is one of the nicest people I know. She never has a bad word to say about anyone. I even questioned if she was real...LMBO!

I'm using this for this weeks challenge over at Flutter By Wednesdays. This week is open, create what ever your lil heart desires...as long as it includes a butterfly, fairy, or angel on it. Head on over to their blog to check out the DT's inspiration.

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Tic Tac Toe

2011-03-23T09:14:00.000-05:00

This week at The Paper Variety, the challenge is Tic Tac Toe. What does that mean? Well, you just choose 3 in a row and go to town creating.

I used row one down and am using the layout I also used for this week for The Cuttlebug Spot.

Hope you hop over to The Paper Variety and join along, as usual, there is a GREAT prize to be won by one lucky random winner.

Bassinet

2011-03-22T12:58:00.000-05:00

First, I have to give credit for the concept of this layout to Sandi Clarkson. She made a layout of her expectant twin grandbabies and it was so stickin' cute, I knew I HAD to lift it.

The challenge this week at The Cuttlebug Spot was to use buttons on your project. I made lil rose buds from tiny pink buttons. I think they are so cute!

I also used little yellow buttons for the centers of my handmade flowers.

So that it will qualify for one of the challenges in my yahoo group Scrappin-N-Chattin, I had to incorporate some journaling. So for this layout, I did hidden journaling. It tucks behind the altra sound photos.

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The Paper Variety

2011-03-18T20:39:00.000-05:00

The Paper Variety is just a few...and I mean a FEW...of reaching 500 followers. So what does that mean?... just that someone is going to be receiving a $25 gift certificate VERY soon to The Scrapbooking Cottage! If you are not already a follower, head over and sign up. However, that's not the only reason to sign up. The Paper Variety hosts some of the coolest challenges every week, with GREAT sponsers!

Hope to see you there!

Doctor Love

2011-03-17T16:24:00.000-05:00

This layout was planned for The Paper Variety's challenge last week, however, I didn't get it started in time to qualify...nothing new there...I'm always running behind! LOL

When I seen this weeks challenge was to use green and white at Lasting Memories, I thought hey...I need to make this layout and clear at least one thing off my desk. So here it is!

Do you ever have a layout that your just not crazy about? well this is one of those layouts for me. I'm not sure why, but it just doesn't speak to me. LOL

Running Behind!

2011-03-16T19:38:00.000-05:00

What's new...right? gosh I don't know what happened, but I forgot to post my project for The Cuttlebug Spot. Sorry everyone!

This week we were to use twine on our project. I put together a simple card, but really like how it turned out.

1st Reveal for TPV!

2011-03-16T05:01:00.001-05:00

I have been so excited, and it has been hard to keep my big mouth shut! I have been invited to join the design team for The Paper Variety! I LOVE the challenges they host, so it was an honor to become one of their designers. If you are not familar with them, you MUST come and follow along. Like I said, the challenges are great, and the sponsors are AWESOME! This weeks sponor is a $15.00 gift certificate to The Scrapbooking Cottage, plus, this awesome kit of Crate Paper.

This week the challenge is to use this sketch by Jana Eubank.

Now on to my creation. This is the last in the series of four layouts of my grandkids that I have been making to frame and hang on my walls. I hand made all the flowers and the title "precious BABY". Isn't that banner just precious? I cut it using one of my favorite cartridges, Elegant Cake. I added Stickles, pink pearls, and more handmade flowers. I just love how it turned out.

Thanks for stopping by, be sure to head over to The Paper Variety to see more inspiration by the design team.

Giveaway Results

2011-03-12T14:32:00.000-06:00

Thanks to all of you who played along. I used Random.org to pick the winner.

Who does # 7 belong to??? that would be LorianneB!

Lorianne, please email your mailing address, along with, which two cuts you would like and what you would like for your title to say. Send them to scrappyartcrafters at yahoo dot com.

CONGRATS!!!

Baby Girl

2011-03-10T10:36:00.001-06:00

This is the third of the four layouts I am making to frame for wall art. This is my beautiful granddaughter Josslyn.

I am using this layout for a couple of challenges on my yahoo group, Scrappin-N-Chattin. The die cut background and the March Sketch. We would LOVE for you to come join us on the group. There are always so many fun things going on. Something for everyone.

And for the current challenge at Anything Goes Challenge Blog which is to use die cuts on your project.

Charmed

2011-03-07T23:59:00.001-06:00

This week at The Cuttlebug Spot, the prompt is to use a charm on your project. I love charms, but never remember to use them on my projects. I was glad to see Nilda had chose them for this week. I've decided to make a card this week.

I cut the background from the Elegant Cake cartridge using Core'dinations cardstock. I LOVE this cardstock! I used a dark eggplant color for the shawdow base and whitewash with lime green for the top cut. Of course, I HAD to sand both. I love the look!

I made the flowering vine. I really like making these because I can coordinate them with any of my color themes. These ones are much easier and faster than the coffee filter ones. I attached the charm to the flowers with a bow.

Still Time

2011-03-07T10:18:00.000-06:00

You still have a few days to get in on the giveaway. Click the photo below to see all the details.

Baby Boy

2011-03-05T13:47:00.001-06:00

When my friend Dawn suggested that I frame one of the layouts of my granddaughter, it gave me the idea to make a layout of each of my grandkids to frame and use for art work. I only have one grandson, so I decided to use The Paper Variety's prompt this week, which is to go GREEN.

TPV Blog Hop

2011-03-02T19:48:00.000-06:00

The Paper Variety is having it's very first blog hop. You will NOT want to miss this! Not only is it full of talented inspiring designers, but you have a chance at 14...yes...14 seperate goodies! All the participates worked hard and have made some AWESOME projects based around the color green. Be sure to start at TPV and follow the list.

Sweet Baby

2011-02-28T23:59:00.001-06:00

For this week, Nilda over at the Cuttlebug Spot asked the design team to include a hat pin on our project. I had started making my own a few months ago (see the video here). Also recently I got a new Canon Rebel (LOVE IT!) and had taken some awesome photos (well I think they are awesome...lol) of my newest granddaughter, 3 week old Kalista. I knew I wanted to do a shabby chic type of layout with the photo, so hat pins would be perfect for this project. I am so happy with the way it turned out. As a matter of fact, I keep looking at it and thinking....did I really make this? LOL My good friend Dawn recommended that I frame it, which got me to thinking of making one of each of my 4...yes....4 grandkids and using them as wall art.

I love making my own embellishments, like the twishted ribbon flower. This is actually the first one I ever made....and I only burned my fingers four times with the hot glue gun...not too bad...LOL! They are very easy to make and could be come addicting. For the title, I inked a piece of white cardstock, and ran it through the Cuttlebug with the Script embossing folder, then inked it somemore. I then used rub-ons from Basic Greys Sugared booklet which I have had for a couple of years. I very happy with the way it looks. I also made a white satin yoyo flower added a pale pink sheer bow and stuck my hat pin through them....love it!

I ran across the swirly pearls with lace at Michaels, you may have seen them before, but they were new to me. I cut them apart to fit my needs. I had onle seen one package, but I will defininately be watching for more.

This also qualifies for a challenge over at Scrappin-N-Chattin, for use of two different punches. I used the mini butterfly and a border punch.