Sunday, November 29, 2009
There's Magic in the Air
Saturday, November 21, 2009
MMSC 28
I used the MMSC 28 sketch and gave Frosty a home. The snowflakes in the corners were cut with the Cricut and painted with Shimmerz for extra effect. Thanks for looking!
There's Magic in the Air
Saturday, November 14, 2009
More Blog Candy
Check out Claire's blog candy over at: http://clairebsd.blogspot.com/ She has some great stuff in there, so check it out
Friday, November 13, 2009
Blogging is addictive
When I first started this blog - I thought it would be a once in a while thing, to share LO's I made. That quickly turned into the cards I make, and the new challenges I find (btw - thank you for all the new techniques I have picked up from these blog-hopping visits, and all the inspiration you all provide, and how welcoming you have all been!) Blogging creeps into my thoughts, and is pretty time consuming. I check my blog all the time to see how many hits I have and if there are any new comments (thank you so much for all the kind words, they make me so happy!) I check out the blogs I follow and the blogs those people follow. I even wake up a few minutes earlier to see if "anything" excited happened in my blog & extended blog world.
So, a big thank you to all the people who stop by, and a big *hug* to all who leave a comment, I see blog candy in someone's future.
So, a big thank you to all the people who stop by, and a big *hug* to all who leave a comment, I see blog candy in someone's future.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Blog Candy
Patti at http://cherisheachpreciousday.blogspot.com/2009/11/celebrating-with-candy.html has a huge load of blog candy she is giving away. She left me a great compliment on my TMITA card for this week, and gave me the hit - so paying it forward. Check it out!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
MMSC # 27
Someone on SCS is accepting cards for her:
The Anderson Family
1130 Oak Street
Martinez, CA 94553
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Blog candy give away
Check out http://www.craftangeldanielle.blogspot.com/ for some blog candy. Danielle is celebrating her birthday with a gift for visitors/followers of her blog. Happy Birthday Danielle, and thanks for the opportunity
There's Magic in the Air
MMSC # 26
Paper is from Debbie Mumm, leaves are from a Fiskars squeeze punch and an EK Success punch, I ran the red paper through my Cuttlebug, and the squirrel is from a blog I visited (http://dustinpike.blogspot.com/). His site often offer free digis, and they are very cool. I tried to incorporate lots of fall colors and themes - and the nuts are very cute. I love his chubby cheeks!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Thanksgiving Pot
Sorry I haven't posted lately, I have been crafting just running out of time to take pix and upload. Here is one of my Fall pots. There is a scarecrow, a nut Maddox picked out, some red leaves (my favorite) that Rileigh picked out, and a turkey I made. I painted a large styrofoam ball brown, the feathers are large popsicle sticks, eyes are black beads, gold wire for beak, and pipe cleaners for legs. In the background you can see part of the Cinderella pumpkin the kids picked out. It's hard to believe it is November as it is in the high 60's today.

Monday, November 2, 2009
There's Magic in the Air Challenge
Check out http://theresmagicintheair.blogspot.com/ Nina has another great free digi. The cornucopia is great for Thanksgiving cards. Nilla came up with this week's challenge to use buttons with the image. As I was uploading I realized I only used one button. But I did decorate the button. I curled copper colored wire through the button holes. I love the curly ques - I just wish they didn't get smooshed in the mail.
This time of year reminds me to be thankful for all the great things in my life, and to let go of the little things. BTW Jeff thank you for cleaning up the yard this weekend - it looks great!
This time of year reminds me to be thankful for all the great things in my life, and to let go of the little things. BTW Jeff thank you for cleaning up the yard this weekend - it looks great!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Halloween treats
These are the spiders I made for us to hand out to trick or treaters. The circles are made with a 2" scallop circle punch. The legs are punchd from a photo corner punch (2 colors layered). Googly eyes were glue dotted to the top circle. A York Peppermint Patty is sandwiched between another scalloped circle. (You can use any kind of circular candy)

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Midnight Madness #25
Another Christmas Card - using Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge # 25 (check it out at: http://priscillastyles.blogspot.com/) Colored with Prismacolor markers. I inked the edges of the aqua circle with white ink and added a little Shimmerz to give it a little something special. I really love Shimmerz (my favorite color is Angel Wings). The product comes in a little jar and paints on to give a little sparkle. Snowflake brads and a slim silver ribbon complete the look.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Midnight Madness #24
Here is my submission for Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #24. I am making Christmas cards for my Mom, so Mom here's one you will see again in a few weeks. I used lots of sparkly background papers (DCWV Glitteres Christmas Mat Stack). The holly leaves were cut from the Cricut "Christmas Cheer" cartridge. I cut and embossed a Nesties scalloped circle. This design was hard for me, I've struggled with it for a week, but I really like how it turned out.


Cuttlebug #54 Challenge
http://thecuttlebugspot.blogspot.com/ Color Challenge: use Purple, Green, and Black
I used the same digi stamp I used the other day from: http://lostinpaperscraps.blogspot.com/
I just love this Frankenstein image. Colored with Prismacolor markers. I cut him out using Scallopped Circle Nesties, embossing the purple layer.
A little purple and black ribbon to top it off (or bottom it off in this case- haha)
I used the same digi stamp I used the other day from: http://lostinpaperscraps.blogspot.com/
I just love this Frankenstein image. Colored with Prismacolor markers. I cut him out using Scallopped Circle Nesties, embossing the purple layer.
Monday, October 26, 2009
There's Magic in the Air Challenge
Another challenge from: http://theresmagicintheair.blogspot.com/
Nina gave us another great digi - and it is very Fall inspired. I used my square scalloped nesties mounted on some sparkle paper I got for free at Archivers last year. (sorry the picture is not very straight)
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Halloween Costumes
Maddox's Halloween card
Maddox made this card - he used the Cuttlebug Spiderweb embossing folder. We made the spider with a large scallop circle punch and photo corner punch (complete with gold fangs). I used the MS spiderweb border punch - at Maddox's direction, and he put some bug stickers on the web for the spider to eat.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Two more Halloween cards
Another free digi - this adorable witch was found at: http://pixieduststudio.blogspot.com/2009/10/free-digi-stamp.html
Methods and materials are the ame as above.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Amazing Blog Candy Opportunity
Check out http://going-buggy.blogspot.com/ she has an awesome blog candy giveaway - two offerings: one for US people and 1 for UK people. She has unique items offered for the US you could win items only available in the UK and vice versa - very cool.
Monday, October 19, 2009
A quick thank you card
I threw together this quick thank you card to send to the US Coast Guard Training Center in Yorktown (Thank you MKCS Tim Owens). We worked on a project with him at work, and I asked if he had anything he could send to me for my Grandpa (retired USCG). I was sent a hat, mug, and commermorative coin. I really think my Grandpa will like them, I plan on seeing Grandpa tonight. I wanted to pass on my gratitude for the items, and thought I could write a letter, but I have all this really fun Fall paper, so the Coast Guard gets a nice card. The paper is from a $1 pack picked up at Target. The pumpkin, punched with a Fiskars squeeze punch, is embossed with a Cuttlebug embossing folder, the center leaf is a left over from yesterday's project, but perfectly recycled to adorn this card. I stamped "thank you" on a tag and affixed it atop a strip of brown satin ribbon. Funny thing - this post seems to be taking longer than making the card itself.

There's Magic in the Air Challenge
Another free digi offered by Nina at http://theresmagicintheair.blogspot.com/
This week's challenge involves using the digi "Harvest Geese" (perfect for the season) and using pop dots to make an element 3-D to "pop" I colored the image twice and I opted to pop dot the whole fence, the 2 pumpkins in the forefront, and as Nina mentioned in her blog ;) the goose on the right. I used my newly purchased Nestabilities to cut out the image, used a Cuttlebug embossing folder on the background, and as finishing touches a strip of ribbon (purchased last year at Target in the dollar bins) and 2 leaves (punched using a Fiskars squeeze punch).

This week's challenge involves using the digi "Harvest Geese" (perfect for the season) and using pop dots to make an element 3-D to "pop" I colored the image twice and I opted to pop dot the whole fence, the 2 pumpkins in the forefront, and as Nina mentioned in her blog ;) the goose on the right. I used my newly purchased Nestabilities to cut out the image, used a Cuttlebug embossing folder on the background, and as finishing touches a strip of ribbon (purchased last year at Target in the dollar bins) and 2 leaves (punched using a Fiskars squeeze punch).
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Midnight Madness Challenge
I am participating in another challenge over at http://priscillastyles.blogspot.com/
MMSC23. I made a card for Cooper for Boss's Day (Friday October 16th) He likes John Deere tractors, so I thought putting an image of one on his card would personalize it for him.

MMSC23. I made a card for Cooper for Boss's Day (Friday October 16th) He likes John Deere tractors, so I thought putting an image of one on his card would personalize it for him.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
There's Magic in the Air Challenge
Another fun challenge over at http://theresmagicintheair.blogspot.com/
Nina offered a fabulous digi stamp - isn't he cute!
Besides using the digi stamp the challenge also required using a 3-D coloring element.
I opted for Stickles on the pumpkin in the Ghost's hand and on the grass at his feet. I tried something a little different and put some raffia behind it (like hay). Enjoy!

Nina offered a fabulous digi stamp - isn't he cute!
Besides using the digi stamp the challenge also required using a 3-D coloring element.
I opted for Stickles on the pumpkin in the Ghost's hand and on the grass at his feet. I tried something a little different and put some raffia behind it (like hay). Enjoy!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Cutlebug Spot Monochromatic Challenge #52
This challenge was hard for me - I am not used to only using one color - but it was fun to try. I picked green because I have been waiting to try out this monster file I got, and I am sure Maddox will enjoy it. I used both Prisma color markers and colored pencils - the colored pencils aren't as dark as I would like, but it is all green.

Saturday, October 10, 2009
Carving Pumpkins
Pumpkin Patch
Today we went to Didier Farms to pick pumpkins. First we went on a hay ride (and ate Apple Donuts), then through the corn maze, enjoyed the petting zoo, and then picked pumpkins. It was pretty cold out - but thankfully we had hats and gloves.
Here are some pictures, we just finished carving the pumpkins - so I'll share those later tonight.

Here are some pictures, we just finished carving the pumpkins - so I'll share those later tonight.
Friday, October 9, 2009
$250 Shopping Spree Opportunity
I just found this great offer at: http://scrappingcottage.blogspot.com/2009/08/win-250-shopping-spree-at-scrapping.html
Who doesn't love to shop - especially with free money - check it out (and the blog, lots of people post their creations there - lots of inspiration)
Who doesn't love to shop - especially with free money - check it out (and the blog, lots of people post their creations there - lots of inspiration)
Cartridge Giveawy at mypinkstamper.com
Check out http://www.mypinkstamper.com/
Robyn is giving away an opportunity to win the Pink Journey cart. Thanks Robyn (& Provocraft)
Robyn is giving away an opportunity to win the Pink Journey cart. Thanks Robyn (& Provocraft)
Thursday, October 8, 2009
There's Magic in the Air Card Challenge
To further join the internet world, I am participating in my first card challenge. I found it at: http://theresmagicintheair.blogspot.com/ Nilla created the challenge "Mouse Candy" and gave a free digi stamp. The challenge was to use the digi stamp and the colors orange, black, and one additional color. I diverted from the challenge a little in that I use more colors (yellow, greens, and brown) than I was supposed to, but the mouse if very cute - and I did include some candy
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Recent LO
This LO includes pictures taken at Foley's Pond. We went there so Maddox could catch frogs, and in the end we all had the most fun blowing bubble so the kids & Lila could chase and pop them. Lila would actually jump into the air trying to "get" them - she would jump really high, but unfortunately I could not snap pictures fast enough while she was in the air. A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
and more Halloween Cards
Three spiders - Doodlecharms (using the border feature) MS drippy goo punch, also some spider ribbon
Paper is Debbie Mumm Harvest & Holiday, cauldron is Doodlecharms, the witch legs are an SCAL download - I think I got them off the Craft Edge forum - but I am not positive on that one
More Halloween Cards
MS Star border punch on the top & bottom, a flying with clip art, on Debbie Mumm Harvest & Holiday paper, with a little sheer yellow ribbon
Some Halloween Cards
Fall Cards
Some Fall cards I made - I used lots of paper scraps. I bought I cute leaf punch over the weekend (Punch Bunch) and used it quite a bit on these cards. I have been trying out some new techniques, most scrap lifted from other blogs I have visited. I have also picked up some tips from mypinkstamper.com

Leaves are from the Punch Bunch paper punch. I scraplifted this card idea from a card I saw at Stamp Scrap & More in Libertyville - very nice LSS, paper is a scrap left over from last year - purchased at Archivers
Paper is from the Dollar bins at Target, used MS loop border punch. Cornucopias digi stamp colored with Prismacolor markers
More leaves from the Punch Bunch punch, paper is again from the Target dollar bins
Leaf is from a Fiskars squeeze punch - all the rest is from scraps (pattern paper bought last year at Archivers) ribbon purchased last year at Target (in the dollar bins)
Leaves are from the Punch Bunch paper punch. I scraplifted this card idea from a card I saw at Stamp Scrap & More in Libertyville - very nice LSS, paper is a scrap left over from last year - purchased at Archivers
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