Sharrahug's Sweet Blessings

Will you be my Valentine?

2012-02-13T19:47:00.000-08:00

May you be surrounded by love on this Valentine's Day!

Huggies & Sweet Blessings ~♥♥♥~

New Distress Ink Markers

2012-02-03T13:33:00.000-08:00

I just saw a Tim Holtz video from CHA showing the brand new Ranger Distress Ink MARKERS. Wowsers! I just HAD to share it with you! Check it out!!! (Click on it twice to see it larger)

Huggies & Sweet Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Flutter your blues away

2012-01-27T17:18:00.000-08:00

We are nearing the end of our "Beat the Mid-Winter Blues" challenge #25 at Sundays with Crissy & we would love to see your creations. You can interpret the challenge whatever way you want so feel free to join in.....you still have time. For my DT card I chose to use Crissy Armstrong's beautiful "Rose Butterfly" that's available at Whimsy Stamps. I thought I would flutter my "Mid-Winter Blues" away with this pretty butterfly. Well.........truth be told.......we've been having more spring like weather here in southern California lately. I want winter! waaah lol I know, I know.........we're never happy with what we have.

I colored the butterfly with my Copics & tried something new that I learned from watching the talented Bev Rochester's Copic videos. She shows how she uses Prismacolor pencils to add some shading to her colored images. I just added a bit here & there to the butterfly. Didn't want to ruin my coloring job since I waited til the last minute to make this. Geesh! Don'tcha just hate it when you procrastinate & then the date jumps out at you & you have to move quickly. LOL I really need to learn to be better organized. That's my goal for 2012. Wish me luck with that! LOL Anywho......I really want to learn how to use the Prismacolor pencils with my Copics to get deeper tones in my coloring. Wish me luck with that too. LOL Always sumthun new to learn, huh. I also added the little dots around the butterfly. I wanted to add a bit more interest to the otherwise blank white background.

I cut around my butterfly with the "Lattice Rectangles" Nestie diecut. (I just love my Nesties & they work GREAT with my new Sizzix Vagabond.) I wove some lavender ribbon thru the lattice openings & added a ton of glitter. I think I went a little 'heavy handed' with it but oh well..........I just love the bling! I added some pretty bling bling to the corners as well. The 'dream' sentiment epoxy sticker was from my stash & the DP was from a paper pad called "Best of Brenda Walton" by K&Co. Don't you just love hydrangeas. I have some in my backyard that can't decide if it's winter or spring. LOL

I would like to enter these challenges:
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge: #117 Things with Wings
Lily Pad / Simon Says Stamp: Use patterned paper
Wags 'n Whiskers Stamps: #71 Valentines/Love card
Digi Doodle Shop's Best: #92 Anything Goes
DYSU Challenge Blog: #56 Ribbons (I won)
Paper Crafting Journey: #1 Floral
My Mum's Craft Shop: #41 Flowers
Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes
Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges: #51 Anything Goes w/digi
Lollipop Crafts: #64 Wing It (butterfly)
Stamp & Create.com: Anything Goes
Truly Madly Crafty Challenges: Anything Goes
Sentimental Sundays: #86 Sentiment plus Die Cut

So come on over to Sundays with Crissy & join in the fun. We would love to see how you interpret our theme. And thanks so much for visiting with me today & leaving some luvin'.

Huggies & Sweet Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Happy New Year!

2011-12-30T18:43:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year to all of my blogging friends! I pray that 2012 will be a truly blessed year for all of us. 2011 was a little rough for us but we're starting to see the light at the end of that proverbial 'tunnel'. Praise the Lord for that!

I would like to thank each one of you who take the time to leave such sweet & lovely comments as you visit with me. You truly are a sweet, sweet blessing to me. By the way.....I will be doing a little followers blog candy in January of my favorite things to craft with so watch for it.

See you all next year!!!

Huggies & Sweet Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Just skating by..........

2011-12-27T00:00:00.000-08:00

It's my turn to post on the Sundays with Crissy challenge blog. We're nearing the end of our 24th challenge with everyone's FAVorite........"Anything Goes". You can check out all of the deets on the Sundays with Crissy blog.

I've used this adorable little skating snowman created by the talented Crissy Armstrong called "Snowman Skating". You can find him at Whimsy Stamps along with lots of other cute images by Crissy. Since he's a digital image I was able to shrink him down a bit so I could add him to the bottom corner of the little tag. I just love the versatility of digital stamping.

So whatcha think? Isn't he a cutie patootie! Of course I had to add lots of bling, bling to my card with snowflakes & lots of glitter. I've used my trustie Nesties, some pretty Nit Wit DP & ribbon from my stash. The sentiment was computer generated by me using PC Drop (a pcCrafter font).

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. My hubby surprised me with a Tim Holtz Vagabond die cutting machine. Yippee Skippee! Could you hear me screaming? LOL I'm so excited! Now I can finally use the larger dies. YAY hubby!!!

Thanks so much for visiting with me today & it's not too late to hop on over to Sundays with Crissy to join in our challenge.

This card is going to a dear friend who has been there for us through thick & thin. We wanted to give him a special "thank you" gift for all he has done for us. Thank you, Domingo!

I'm entering these challenges:
Digital Tuesday: #141 Winter Wonderland
Top Tip Tuesday: #66 Anything Goes
Incy Wincy Designs: #126 Winter Wonderland
Paper Playtime: #63 Anything Goes plus a Sentiment
The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog: #7 Use a Sentiment (won Top 3)
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge: Sparkle & Shine
Creative Inspirations Paint: Anything Goes
Paper Sundaes: #100 Celebrate (my friend's birthday)

Huggies & Sweet Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Wishing you........

2011-12-25T18:17:00.000-08:00

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

Huggies & Sweet Blessings ~♥♥♥~

A special Christmas card

2011-12-24T16:16:00.001-08:00

After seeing a beautiful Christmas card made by Karen at "Luv To Stamp" on Pinterest last night I decided to make my daughter's bestie a card using the braided ribbon technique for the wreath. How much fun that was & Easy Peasy ta boot. Here are a couple of video tuts that show you how it's done......HERE and HERE. I used a pretty 1/4" green satin ribbon (the green is actually a little more greyish green but I had a hard time getting the color just right in PSE).

The sentiment was computer generated by me using the beautiful 'Chopin Script' font. The DP was from Bearly Mine Designs 'Vintage' set. I used my Scallop Circle Nestie & Long Classic Scalloped Rectangle Nestie & the rest of the embellies were from my stash.

I'm entering these challenges:
Paper Sundaes: #100 Celebrate (Christmas)
Paper Playtime: #63 Anything goes plus a Sentiment

Thanks so much for visiting me today & have a Merry Merry Christmas one & all.

Huggies & Sweet Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Happy Birthday to my Baby Girl

2011-12-11T00:16:00.000-08:00

Today is my beautiful daughter Kim's birthday! She's my oldest child but my only daughter so she'll always be my special Baby Girl! I had a blast making this card for her (& she loved it).

I found "Be a Cosmo Cover Girl" on the Cosmopolitan magazine site where you can create your own magazine cover & upload your own picture. I had such a fun time coming up with various "article" titles that fit her personality. She said it was the best card I've ever done for her. aaaawwww melted my heart! I love her so much!

Her best friend took her to San Diego for the weekend to celebrate her special day & surprised her with tickets to see her FAVorite football team..........the San Diego Chargers. They play today & I hope they win big just for her birthday!

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Huggies & Sweet Blessings ~♥♥♥~

OMGosh!

2011-12-04T10:20:00.000-08:00

OMGosh!!! I just realized that today is my Blogoversary! I can't believe that it's already been 3 years since I started this amazing journey.

I want to thank all of you who have made this such a wonderful experience for me. I have been blessed with amazing friendships and sweet followers. I can't believe that so many of you actually want to follow me. LOL (I plan to share some blog candy after the New Year so be watching for that!)

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of you who have left such wonderful comments through the years & have made this sooooo enjoyable!!! Happy Blogoversary to me! LOL

Huggies & Sweet Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Exciting news & a DT card

2011-11-28T11:00:00.000-08:00

Notice my new badge? Yippee Skippee!!! I'm so honored to now be a part of Crissy Armstrong's design team aka Crissy's Crew on the Sundays with Crissy challenge blog.

This is my very first DT card to go along with challenge #23 "Christmas cards using non-traditional colours". Go HERE to see all the details about joining in the challenge.

I've chosen to create a fun card using the most adorable "Zoe and Gemma's Snow Fun" created by Crissy which is available at Wags 'n Whiskers. They look like they're having so much fun playing in the snow & creating this cute, cute, cute snowman. This card will be going to my oldest son & his cute little wife who are still in New York. They'll probably see lots of snow this season.

I've used my new Christmas K&Co DP again. I just love the pretty papers in this pad. The image was colored with these Copics: E000, E00, E41, 50 / YR 21, YR24 / R11, R20 / W00, W0, W1, W3, W5 / BG0000, BG10 / B21.

Other card deets:
Nesties Labels One & Long Classic Scalloped Rectangles small
Distress Ink 'Frayed Burlap'
Various glitters
"JOY" from Walmart Christmas ornie section

Pearl Snowflake buttons, Jolee glittery snowflake stickers, seam binding are all from my stash.

Thanks so much for visiting me today & sharing my exciting news!

Challenges I'm entering:
Digi Doodle Shop's Best: #84 Animals (kitty)
Paper Crafting Journey: anything goes
Bunny Zoe's Crafts: #18 ~ Anything Christmas with Pearls (pearl snowflakes)
Crafty Calendar Challenge: Winter Wardrobe (girl's outerwear)
Paper Sundaes: #97 Winter Wonderland
Dream Valley Challenges: #21 Sparkle (& boy does this card sparkle)
Lollipop Crafts: #59 B is for Bling, Buttons & Bows
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge: #110 Snowmen
Stampin' for the Weekend: #21 Friends
Totally Paper Crafts: #94 Christmas
The Poodles Parlour: Christmas
2 Sisters Challenge Blog: #67 Holiday (Christmas)
Craft Your Days Away: #34 Buttons or Bows
Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog: Punches and/or Dies

Huggies & Sweet Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

2011-11-23T17:07:00.001-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my US friends & family! On this day we take the time to thank the good Lord for all of our many blessings. I have so much to be grateful for..........a loving family who supports me in everything...........friends who have my back..........good health & so much more.

As we gather around our Thanksgiving feast our family takes the time to go around the table & each person says what they are thankful for. It's sometimes silly & funny and other times serious & thoughtful. But we all "get" each other & for that I'm thankful.

Sooooo.......have a wonderful time celebrating with your loved ones & enjoying that amazing food (love that turkey & stuffing) & remember to give thanks to the Lord for His many blessings.

Huggies & Sweet Blessings ~♥♥♥~

PCI Guest Designer card

2011-11-21T05:48:00.000-08:00

After entering a challenge recently at Paper Creations Ink they chose me to be a Guest Designer. How cool is that! They gave this darling image by Sassy Studio Designs called "Santa's Helper" from their "Sassy Holiday Collection". (Thanks a bunch Sassy Studio Designs!) Doesn't she look pretty sitting on top of that huge prezzie. Wonder what's in it. Do you think she should shake it? LOL Uh...better not just in case it's breakable. LOL This is challenge #13 at PCI with a "Christmas Theme". Can you believe we're only about a month away from Christmas. Yikes! Where has this year gone?

The DP I used is from K&Co's new Christmas paper pad called "Elizabeth Brownd's Visions of Christmas". I loved the pretty blue paper with snowflakes & musical notes. The "Santa's Helper" digital image was colored with my Copics E0000, E000, E00, E31, E41, E50, E51, E53 / R11, R20 / BG0000, BG10, BG11. Then cut out with my oval & scalloped oval Nesties. The bling button, gold doily, gold ribbon & glitter snowflake are all from my stash. I distressed the edges of the DP with Ranger's Distress Ink 'Frayed Burlap'.

This was my first time adding sequins to a card. I purchased a bunch of cupped sequins from Cartwright. They have such a huge selection at such a good price so I got a big variety. These gold sequins came from an assortment pack with a mix of different Metallic colors. They are 6mm Metallic slightly cupped sequins. The 'cupped' center makes a great nesting place for the bead. What pretty little flowers they make. I'll definitely be using this technique again. The opaque ones are really pretty too.

Just in case anyone wants to know how I attached the sequins to my card:

I used some thin 34 gauge gold wire (I think it's called beading wire.......it's old & the label fell off.....lol) to "sew" the gold beads & sequins onto the top of the card. I cut a piece of wire about 4" long. Then strung the bead onto the wire & moved it to the middle of the wire. While holding the bead super straight & making sure it was centered between the bead holes so the holes wouldn't show......I twisted the wire close to the bead. Then I pierced a hole in the DP & threaded the wire through to the back, secured the ends with tape & cut off any excess wire. Easy peasy!

I'm entering the following challenges:
DYSU Challenge: #46 blue
One Stop Craft Challenge: #158 blue
Paper Pretties: Christmas card using non-traditional Christmas colors
Pollycraft Monday Challenge: #120 Christmas fun
The Craft Garden: Christmas without red or green
Wags' n Whiskers: Christmas themed
Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges: #47 Christmas must use digi
Hooked on Craft Challenges: #12 use punch or die cut
Paper Sundaes: #96 Beautiful bow
Pile It On: #47 Anything with a "P" (prezzie aka present)
2 Sisters Challenge Blog: #66 Let It Sparkle
Just Some Lines: Tic Tac Toe (glitter, digi, die cut)
Outlawz challenge: Pam111911 Christmas or winter celebration
Cardmadfairy's Digi Days: #21 texture & must use digi
Crafts 4 Eternity: R#46 Embellishment recipe (snowflake, bling, doily)
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge: #109 Snowflakes
Frosted Designs: Fabulous Friday Challenge ~ Die Cuts!
Creatalicious Challenges: #28 Christmas & sparkle
The Paper Shelter: #40 Snowflakes

Thanks so much for visiting me & please pop on over to PCI to enter their Challenge. They would love to have you join them. This card will be traveling to Mass. to my dear friend Mary.

Huggies & Sweet Blessings ~♥♥♥~

THANK YOU

2011-11-11T10:49:00.000-08:00

Thank you to all of our US veterans who have proudly served & our US troops who are now serving to keep America free. My father & father-in-law both served our country in WWII. I honor them today for their bravery & sacrifice to our great nation.

***Please note: Many restaurants are giving free meals or entrees to our veterans this day. The ones I personally know of are Applebee's & Chili's. Go to THIS SITE to see more. Most of these are only good for today.

Thank you again & God bless the USA!!!

Huggies & Sweet Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Coffins revisited.....bwahahaha

2011-10-30T10:23:00.000-07:00

I thought someone may be looking for a last minute crafty gift to give your special Trick or Treaters this year so I'm sharing these coffin boxes that I made last Halloween. Here's my POST.

If you just want the link for the pattern & tut..........it's HERE. (The pdf patterns are in #2 of the "Coffin Treat Box How-To" section labeled "top" and "bottom".)

I've also shared my Blessing Mix in the same post HERE (farther down the page). Enjoy! And try not to eat toooo much candy! LOL

Huggies & Sweet Blessings ~♥♥♥~

So Sweet 16 card

2011-10-24T00:01:00.000-07:00

Remember my beautiful granddaughter, Shaye, who just went to Homecoming (see my previous post for the full picture).......well.......today is her 16th Birthday!!!!! I can't believe that the baby of our family is actually 16 years old & now old enough to drive a car. Yikes! LOL Happy Birthday, Baby Girl!!! She's beautiful & smart & funny & just a delight to have around (well......most of the time......you know how teenagers can be........lol).

Here's the card I made for her special special day.

I wanted to use the perfect image for Shaye's card so when my dear friend Charlene made a sweet 16 birthday card for her granddaughter recently she used a darling pretty girl digital image from Crafts & Me so I just had to take a peek to see what else they had. I found this perfect image called Aliah. Her big hair reminded me of my pretty girl so I just had to get her.

She's colored with my Copics & I've added some feathers to her hair that I found at Michael's. Feathers are really the rage right now. But I think that ship has sailed for me. LOL Nothing like seeing a grandma in feathers. LOL (oh I can think of some other things to say about feathers & grandmas but I'm not "going there"......LOL)

The little charms are actually buttons I also found at Michael's. Although she better not go "clubbin"......LOL.....but she could really rock those shoes. My shoes are orthopedic.......LOL.....(not really but close to it....LOL). No more heels for this grandma..........boohoo!

I added the "Sweet 16" banner to the side of the card using some glittery letters I also found at Michael's. What would I do without my good friends Michael & Joann! LOL Oh and I'm so excited that we're getting a Hobby Lobby in southern California this Friday. YAY!!! Finally!!! LOL

**Note**She loved the card! aaawww....makes it all worthwhile! :)

Copics used:
Skin: E000, E00, R20
Eyes: E31, E33
Eye shadow: E31
Hair: E31, E35, E37
Lips: R11, R20
Butterfly & Strap: R81, R83
Flower: V000, V01, BV00, B60
Greenery: G21, G40, YG63

Challenges I'm entering:
Wee Memories: Free for All
Anything Goes Challenge Blog: To the Letter
Stampin with the Dragon: Buttons & Bows
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge: Birthday
Our Creative Corner: Fabulous Faces
The Squirrel & The Fox: #3 One for the Girls
Paper Sundaes: #92 Sundae Bar picked 2: Black & Sparkle
Lollipop Crafts: #54 Embellish It
Paper Cupcakes: Pink & Black
Paper Playtime: #58 Sentiment & use Buttons & Bows
Make It Monday: #60 Anything Goes

Well...........Thanks so much for visiting with me today & have a wonderful week!

Huggies & Sweet Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Homecoming beauty

2011-10-18T14:38:00.000-07:00

Since I don't have a card to share with you right now I thought I would share my (almost) 16 yr old granddaughter's pic. She's the tall beauty on the right. I can't believe she's going to be 16 next Monday. Wow! And she's growing up to be such a beautiful girl.......both inside & out.

Thanks for sharing in my joy. There's nothing like the joys of being a grandma (her older sis is 21.......where does the time go?).

Stay tuned.......cuz I'll be sharing her birthday card next week.

Huggies & Sweet Blessings ~♥♥♥~

GDT card for Sundays with Crissy

2011-10-05T09:35:00.000-07:00

I'm so very honored & privileged to be given an opportunity to be a Guest Designer on Sundays with Crissy. Crissy Armstrong creates such beautiful images one of which is this little sweetie called "Say a Prayer". The theme for October at Sundays with Crissy is Thanks or Thanksgiving so I thought what better way to say thanks than to offer up a sweet prayer......."Thank you for being you". This could be to a dear friend or as a special thank you prayer to the Lord for all He has done.

She is colored with my Copic markers (E000, E00, R20, E41, E50, W00, W0) & I've used 3 Bearly Mine Designs papers. The vintage buttons are tied with embroidery floss DMC #963 & the sweet little flowers are from my stash. Pink baby pom pom trim graces the top of the little buttons.

I've used lovely 'rose petal' seam binding from Wild Orchid Crafts to tie the bow & added little die cut corners for added dimension. The little frame charm is resting on top of a piece of antique lace holding a little Crafty Secrets birdie image inside. Can you see the little birdie? LOL It's super tiny. I think there's nothing sweeter than adding little birdies to a project. I've also added a tiny little floss bow.

Challenges I'm entering:
Bearly Mine Challenges: #20 use 3 backing papers
Simon Says Stamp Challenge: Sparkle & Bling
Ribbon Carousel Challenge Blog: #23 Anything Goes
The Beary Scrap: #35 Free for (F)all
Paper Sundaes: #89 Lots of Layers
Fussy & Fancy Friday: Try something New (first time using a framed pic & distressing a doily)
Stampin' for the Weekend: #17 What a Cutie!!! (use a cute image)

This card will be going to my Sis Charlene for Christmas to thank her for all that she's done for me & for being such a special & dear friend.

Thanks so much for visiting with me today & I hope to be creating more soon. On a side note: I injured my knee about a month ago & it's taking forever & a day to heal so I haven't been able to jump around in my craft room which is really my dining room LOL (yeah.....like I can really "jump"....LOL). So I hope to be crafting more since Christmas is drawing near. OMGosh.........did I just say that? LOL (I'll go sit in the corner now.....LOL) So until next time.......be blessed!

Huggies & Sweet Blessings ~♥♥♥~

DT card for Craft Us Crazy

2011-09-14T11:09:00.000-07:00

Thursday begins our 17th Challenge at Craft Us Crazy. We would love to have you join us. We are looking for creations that say "Goodbye to Summer (summer themed) and/or School themed. My card is full of birdies who seem to be saying "Goodbye to Summer" in their cute little tweet voices. LOL It's actually still summer here in southern California. I am so looking forward to Fall & Winter. You can see from my blog design how much I adore sweet little birdies. They always make me smile. I also love, love, love vintage images & anything by Crafty Secrets screams "vintage".

I followed this sketch from Sketch Saturday. Can you see the little brass staples I added for the 3 vertical lines on each side at the bottom. My card was already so 'busy' that I didn't want to add more ribbon or baker's twine so I thought the staples would fit well.

I used Crafty Secrets Birds & Blossoms paper. It's so colorful & chockful of images for your crafting needs. I added acetate butterflies & flowers from K & Co. and seam binding from Wild Orchid Crafts. The other embellies are from my stash. The back layer of DP is from Bearly Mine Designs.

I'm also entering these challenges:
Papertake Weekly: Things with wings
Flutter By Wednesdays: Must have wings
The Pixie Cottage: Fussy & Fancy (lots of embellies)
Bearly Mine Challenges: #19 Button it up
Crop Stop: #37 Button up
Papercraft Star: #62 Anything Goes
Anything Goes Challenge Blog: Vintage/Shabby Chic
Creative Craft Challenges: Buttons & Bling
Crafty Boots Challenges: Anything Goes
Paper Creations Ink: #8 Vintage or Distressed Look
The Pink Elephant: #116 Vintage themed

Thanks so much for joining me today & don't forget to enter your lovely creations in our challenge blog. Until next time............be blessed!

Huggies & Sweet Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Just a few days left.......

2011-09-12T18:27:00.000-07:00

Our Craft Us Crazy challenge blog is nearing the end of our 16th challenge. You still have 2 days to get your creations entered. We would love to see your Autumn Colors and/or Favorite Embellishments. It would be so difficult for me to chose my favorite embellishments. I love ALL of my embellies. LOL It's 'almost' like choosing your favorite child or grandchild. LOL

I've had some health issues for the past month so no card to show you but I'm hoping to create something this week. I'm working on a counted cross-stitch wedding sampler for my niece so that's taking up my evenings & fulfilling my need to craft. I've also been spending some time browsing crafting blogs. You can check out my lists on both of my sidebars for some AMAZING talent out there. OMGosh! So much creativity! And if you haven't visited Pinterest yet..........wow........more amazing creativity. I just boggles my mind! LOL

I hope you're having a blessed week. Until next time.........be blessed!

Huggies & Sweet Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Remembering on this day.....

2011-09-11T01:00:00.000-07:00

We solemnly remember.........

Through blurred eyes we find the strength and courage to soar beyond the moment. We look to the future knowing we can never forget the past.

God Bless America!!!

Sweet Blessings to you & yours ~♥♥♥~

Happy Labor Day!

2011-09-05T14:40:00.001-07:00

Huggies & Sweet Blessings to you & yours ~♥♥♥~

CUC DT Pixie Cottage card

2011-08-25T14:55:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone! I hope it's nice & cool where you are today. Here in southern California we're roasting cuz.....summer has finally arrived......ugh. LOL Can you tell I hate the heat? LOL

We at Craft Us Crazy are in the middle of our 15th Challenge! Wow........this year is sure flying by. Our theme is everyone's FAVorite..........."Anything Goes" for the whole month of August. Easy Peasy! Our sponsor for this half of the challenge is The Pixie Cottage. They so generously gave me this rubber stamp called "Stealing Hearts" by Eileen Gutierrez. Isn't she a cutie holding all those hearts in her sweet little pink dress. She's colored with my Copics (numbers listed below).

My DP & sentiment are from My Mind's Eye "Lost & Found" Blush collection. I love it! I won a gift certificate from the Pumpkin Spice blog hop recently & just couldn't wait to pick out all of these pretty papers. I couldn't believe how fast they shipped it to me. And their prices are FABulous! I always love to pass on a good bargain to my blogging friends. In these times we really need to stretch our dollars so we can buy more craft supplies. LOL (cuz you know a girl can NEVER have too many....LOL)

Anywho............pop on over to our Craft Us Crazy blog & join us in our challenge. Hope to see you there!

Card recipe:
Copics:
Hair, shoes & flower center: E50 & E41
Skin: E000, E00, R20
Dress & hearts: RV000, RV10, R81, R83, R85
Flower: RV000, RV10, G12, G40

DP & "Oh so adorable" sentiment: My Mind's Eye "Lost & Found" Blush collection
All other embellies are from my stash

Challenges I'm entering:
Paper Sundaes: #83 Pick 2: Green, Buttons, Banners and/or Twine (I used a little bit of Green, a Button & Baker's Twine)
Stamps R Us Challenge Blog: Anything Goes
Crop Stop: Anything Goes
The Poodles Parlour: Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly: Dies to die for
Simon Says Stamp: Use Dawny's Sketch

Thanks so much for visiting me today. I love reading your sweet comments so keep them coming.
Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

CUC DT Flower Beary Fairy card

2011-08-15T19:24:00.000-07:00

We're almost at the end of our 14th Challenge at Craft Us Crazy. Our sponsor this week is Di's Digi Downloads. She gave me this adorable Flower Beary Fairy image to play around with. Isn't she just about the cutest fairy you've ever seen. Darling! I've been getting in touch with my vintage side & I have to say.........I like. LOL I hope you do too. Our Challenges for the month of August is everyone's FAVorite..........ANYTHING GOES! So come on over to Craft Us Crazy & join in the fun.

The little crocheted flowers were made by me quite awhile ago. I really need to get back to my crocheting & needlework too. They've been neglected for too too long. Anywho.......I used a new ♥ Nestie that I recently purchased. I just love hearts. Something about them just warms my heart. LOL

Card recipe:
Bearly Mine Designs DP: Simply Dots, Damask Delight & Summer Light
Wild Orchid Crafts: Cream Vintage Seam Binding Ribbon
Crocheted flowers made by me
Pearls, brass heart, bling from my stash
Ribbon loopy trim from my LSS
Cheesecloth from my grocery store (lol)
'Heart Circles' Nestie
Copics used:
Bear: E50, E53
Bear's nose: E35, E57
Dress & Wings: R00, R11, R20
Flower: R00, E53

Challenges I'm entering........
Wags 'n Whiskers Stamps: #60 Sparkly
Dream Valley Challenges: #13 Distressing
The Ribbon Girl Blog: Ribbon
Stamp & Create: Critters (bug or animal)
The Beary Scrap: #32 Tic, Tac, Toe (lace, distress, glitter)
Papertake Weekly: Bingo ~ Pearls, Ribbon, Free (crocheted flowers)
Bearly Mine Challenges: #17 Bring on the Bling
The Shabby Tea Room: #75 Polka Dots
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge: Anything Goes
Flutter By Wednesdays: #167 die cut with angel
Paper Creations Ink: #7 Show us your Flowers
Paper Playtime: #53 Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp & Show: Some Bling

I followed this Pixie Cottage sketch........
Thank you once again for all of the love you give to me. It means so much when someone takes the time to leave a little bit of love. Until next time..........

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Little Christmas Angel

2011-07-24T08:52:00.000-07:00

It's Christmas Eve in July!!! Can you believe that Christmas is only 5 months away? Yikes!

At Craft Us Crazy it's everyone's FAVorite Challenge.......ANYTHING GOES!!!! YAY!!! Easy Peasy!!! So come on over & join us in our 13th challenge!

I created this card using one of Crissy Armstrong's adorable digis called Little Christmas Angel. Doesn't she have the sweetest...most angelic face. Crissy's digital images print out so beautifully & are easy to color with my Copics. (tip: I gently heat set the images after printing on my ink jet printer with my heat tool just to make sure the ink doesn't bleed when I start coloring.)

I decided to paper piece her beautiful long gown & the holly berries & leaves in her hair (I offset it a bit to add interest). It reminds me of when I was a young girl playing with my paper dolls. I had a Vera Miles one. LOL Boy does that show my age! LOL I guess I've been paper crafting most of my life. My paper dolls & coloring with Crayola crayons were my FAVorite hobbies.

Anywho.........back to the paper piecing.....(I get a little side tracked, don't I? LOL).......I haven't done that (paper piecing) in a while since I did the little bear quilt with all of those itty bitty teeny weeny pieces. LOL This was MUCH easier. I used Bearly Mine Designs DP & manipulated the paper in my Print Shop to show a snowflake border on the bottom of her dress. Can you see it? I hope it showed up. I then went over the dress with my Copic marker E30 for added dimension.

Another side note about Crissy's digital images. Not all digital images are created equal. Some only come in a jpg which makes it difficult (if not impossible for me) to paper piece. Crissy gives you a transparent image as well as a jpg to make paper piecing super easy.

I wanted to give this card an antique feel so I added some beautiful antique buttons. One or two of the buttons are actually antiques. Can you guess which ones? LOL And the little tag ws something I picked up online & then cut it out with a new Nestie I won recently. She hasn't started her Wish List yet. If it were my list, it would be full of Nesties. LOL

I distressed my edges with my Tim Holtz' distressing tool (love it & couldn't live w/o it) & of course Distress Inks 'Brushed Corduroy' and 'Old Paper' to give it that antique look. I also used a teeny bit of seam binding from Tim's Idea-ology 'Trimmings' to thread one of my buttons. I used the same ribbon I used to make the bow (with my 'Bow Easy') to thread the other one. (I had to push it thru the holes with my tweezers. LOL We crafters just have way too much fun. LOL)

My card recipe:
Crissy Armstrong's digital image "Little Christmas Angel"
Bearly Mine Designs DP "Damask Delight"
Tag was snagged from a Google search
Buttons, ribbon, feathers & lace from my stash
I used a long rectangle scalloped Nestie & cut it apart for scalloped edges

Copics used:
Skin: E000, E00, R20
Hair: E31, E32 (one other but I can't remember)
Birdie & Holly berries: R22, R24
Wings: W00, W0, W1, C0
Leaves: G40, G94

Challenges I'm entering:
Ribbon Carousel Challenge Blog: RCC12 Buttons
DYSU Challenge Blog: #29 Wings
Paper Play Challenges: Week 29 Ribbon, Lace & Buttons
Stamp Something: Something Embellished
Frosted Designs: Fab Friday ~ Buttons
Stamp and Create: Ribbons & Bows
Bearly Mine Challenges: Tag You're It
A Spoon Full of Sugar: #161 Create a tag
Lollipop Crafts: Anything Goes
Sparkles Forum Challenges: #16 Elegance & Lace
Sugar Creek Hollow: Let's Play Tag
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge: #92 No pink or blue
Paper Cutz Challenge: #101 Anything Goes
The Stamp Man: #27 Anything by T!m!
Wags 'n Whiskers Stamps: #59 Buttons & Bows
Winter Wonderland: Use Holly or Ivy
Flutter By Wednesday's: #163 Butterfly, Fairy or Angel
Sketch Saturday: Follow this Sketch
Thanks so much for visiting me today. I hope you're having a wonderful day wherever you may be. This card will be going to my dear friend Nora.

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Shabby Chic

2011-07-13T11:16:00.000-07:00

Recognize this heart? It's the same beautiful 'Floral Heart' image designed by the FABulous artist Crissy Armstrong that I used on my previous post. This style is a little more "me".......okay........it's a lot more me. LOL I love love love my PINK! This could be a wedding card or a baby card or a card for a special girl friend. AND.......as Crissy pointed out to me.....this would make a great Valentine card (Thanks a bunch, Crissy). I wanted to use this heart in another color to show you (or remind you) that you can change the color on digital images to reflect the color palette of your design. So go ahead......feel free to change that digi from black to a pretty pretty pink. The possibilities are endless.

The background paper for my card is from Bearly Mine Designs. I adore their papers. They print up so beautifully. The lace, ribbon, flowers (folded in half & tucked on the sides of the Love sign) & bling are from my stash. The butterflies were made with a Martha Stewart '3 in 1 butterfly' punch.

All distressing was done with my FAVorite tool......the Tim Holtz' little distressing tool. It was then inked with my 'Brushed Corduroy' Distress Ink. Of course a card wouldn't be complete without using a Nestie diecut. I used ovals & circles & the matching scallops.

The sentiment circle is from Bird's Cards freebies. "Love" is computer generated using the font 'Chopin Script'. The corner embellie is from a Cuttlebug small "Vintage" die set of corners & frames that was on clearance at Michael's. I can tell I'll be using these a lot. I love a good sale!

Challenges I'm entering:
Cute Card Thursday: Lace
Cupcake Craft Challenges: Your fav challenge ~ #1 flowers
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge: We love Pink (& so do I)
The Shabby Tea Room: #70 Flower power
Bearly Mine Challenges: #14 Anything Goes (use their DP)
Simon Says: Anything Goes
Ribbon Carousel Challenge Blog: Get Inspired (shabby tag)
The Pixie Cottage: #78 Wrap it in Ribbon
Scrap-Creations: Recipe: use at least 2 DP's ~ (I used 3) & use at least 2 embellies ~ (I used way more...lol)
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge: #90 A Vintage Look
Digi Doodles Shop's Best: #66 Butterflies
Stampin' for the Weekend: Wings & Things
Stamp Something: Something with Bugs or Butterflies
Stamp & Create: July challenge ~ Ribbons & Bows
The ABC Challenge: Y is for Yesterday (vintage)
Crop Stop: #27 Follow this Sketch (YAY! I won!)

As always.......thank you so much for taking the time to leave me some love (I know I must sound like a broken record but I truly appreciate your comments).

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Floral heart card

2011-07-09T18:19:00.001-07:00

As soon as I saw this beautiful Floral Heart image by Crissy Armstrong I knew that I wanted to do a classic black & white card. I love this clean look. I just had to add my new Tim Holtz yummy trimmings across the bottom of the card. I had found some metal corners in the jewelry dept at Michael's so I painted this one black to match (it was kind of bronze looking). I couldn't decide on the bow cuz I didn't have any plain black ribbon that was wide enough to make a pretty bow. That's next on my 'must have' list.

The rest of my card recipe:
Bling from my stash
Black cardstock was dry embossed with my CB Swiss Dots
Nestie: Labels One

I'm entering these challenges:
Digital Tuesday Challenge: Bling
Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes
Stampin' Sisters in Christ: #96 Clean & Simple
Stamp & Create: July challenge ~ Ribbons & Bows

Thanks a bunch for looking & for taking the time to comment! You know how excited I get to read your lovely compliments. This card will be going to my special & dear friend Cyndi.

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Nose to Nose

2011-07-07T17:02:00.001-07:00

I had so much fun making this card. I used Crissy Armstrong's adorable digi "Nose to Nose" that you can find at Whimsy Stamps. Doesn't that image just make you happy inside. So I just had to use my new ticket stamp set "Happy everything". (btw......Whimsy Stamps is having a great 25% off sale on their digis for the month of July. I always love to share a good sale with my friends. I'm such an enabler....lol)

Lately I've been trying to get out of my comfort zone by trying some new things. Well.......new to me anyway. My last card I tried my Tim Holtz crackle paint. For this card I used my new Friendship Ticket Sentiments & matching Ticket die cut. I also used my lacing brads & scrapper's floss for the first time (I've had them forever). And......I also did some "stitching" lines with some free images I've had forever & a day & have never used. Aren't I a big, big girl now. LOL

This card is going to my dear friend & special "Sis" Charlene for her birthday this month.

This is my card recipe:
DP is my very FAVorite......Bearly Mine Designs
Flowers, bling & swirl are from my stash
Nestie: Long Classic Scalloped Rectangles Small

Copics used to color this little darling are:
Skin: E000, E00, R20
Hair: E53, E34, E35
Blouse & bow: Y00, Y11, Y13
Jeans: B91, B93, B95
Puppy: E31, E34, E53, E57
Puppy collar: C0, C1, C3

These are the challenges I'm entering:
Bearly Mine Designs: Anything Goes
Paper Sundaes: Stitching
Sentimental Sundays: Anything Goes plus a Sentiment
OLLCB: #83 Summer Flowers
A Spoon Full of Sugar: #159 Sewing
Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Challenge: A Stitch in Time
Digital Tuesday Challenge: #118 Bling it up
CLP Challenge Blog: #38 This Sketch
As always........thanks so much for visiting with me & for leaving such amazing comments. You are such a blessing to my life.

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

A reason to smile

2011-07-04T11:34:00.000-07:00

This vintage card made with this super sweet Peggy Loves Vintage image just gives me a reason to smile.....cuz I'm really a vintage girl at heart. The amazingly talented Sharon Caudle had given me a card a long time ago using this image so I just had to get it for myself at Peggy's lovely store. It comes with other delish images too. I loved Sharon's card so much that I have it sitting in a special place overlooking my desk. (Thanks a bunch, Girlie)

Craft Us Crazy is having our 12th challenge. Can ya believe it? Boy this year is flying by. Anywho........this time we want to see your "Christmas in July and/or Distressed/Vintage". Our sponsors are Peggy Loves Vintage and Crop Chocolate. Head on over to the Craft Us Crazy challenge blog to play along for some great prizes.

Now back to my card...........This was my very first time using the Tim Holtz Distress crackle paint 'picket fence' & I was scared to death of ruining my card. LOL But I decided to just go for it & I love the results. I'll definitely play with it again. First I used Tim's FABulous little distressing tool (love that thing) & then I painted the crackle paint on. I was afraid to use the brush that comes with it (it's attached to the cap) cuz it was soooooo BIG.....so I used a small brush of my own. Clean up was easy with soap & water. Love that cuz I just hate to get my hands dirty. I could never ever garden cuz of that. Am I a sissy lala or what. I would be like that little girl in the picture......watching every one else work while I sat on the fence. LOL

Did you notice something new on my photo?????????? I finally made myself a WATERMARK!!! WooHoo!!! I'm a big big girl now. LOL Seriously though........a friend from Color Me Creative gave us all a link to a PSE6 tutorial on how to create your own. So I followed it to the letter & voila.............easy peasy.........(once ya know how, that is.....lol). Thanks a bunch, Jo!

Thanks so much for visiting me. Here is the Card recipe:

Background DP is from Bearly Mine Designs
Ribbon, lace, button, bling & pearls from my stash
Pennant Sentiment is from Ann Vento's Raindrop Echo Designs available at Whimsy Stamps.
Tim Holtz crackle paint 'picket fence' white
Nesties used: Curved Rectangles & Big Scalloped Squares

Challenges I'm entering:
Bearly Mine Designs: lucky #13 Summer
Really Reasonable Ribbon: Summer fun (she looks like she's having fun to me...lol)
Pile It On: Time to Relax
Sentimental Sundays: #62 Anything Goes plus a Sentiment
OOLCB: #83 Summer flowers (my daisies)
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge: Hot, hot, hot (I interpret this to be outdoors in the sun)
Creative Inspirations: #118 Summer
Digi Doodle Shop's Best: Anything Goes
Totally Paper Crafts: Bingo (Die Cuts, Flowers & Gems)
Craft Your Days Away: #23 Vintage

Have a FABulous day! I truly treasure every single one of your sweet comments.

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

CUC DT Teddy Bea has strawberries for you

2011-06-26T14:39:00.001-07:00

Teddy Bea has been into the strawberry patch & just had to share some with you. They are delish!!! This is in keeping with our Summer theme at our Craft Us Crazy challenge blog. Come on over & play with us!

Card Recipe:
Copics used:
Teddy Bea: E50, E53, R11
Pants: B91, B93, B95
Blouse & Hat: R81, R83, RV10
Basket: E50, E53, YR24
Strawberries: G21, G40, G99, YR20, R21, R22, R24
Grass: G21, G40
Outline: W0
Bearly Mine Designs DP: Delicious Delights (I love, love, love their digi papers)
Flower stickers by Jolee'
Recollections green bling
Sentiment from Create with TLC
Nesties: Oval & Scalloped Oval
Martha Stewart Monarch Butterfly punch
Background around Teddy Bea was created with "Judith" sprinkle & flower stamps with Distress Ink "spun sugar"

Challenges I'm entering:
Color Me Creative challenge group: Color folds, pleats and/or ruffles
Teddy Bo: Bling It
Sundays with Crissy: #18 Here comes the sun (no sun = no strawberries...lol)
Papertake Weekly Challenge: Here Comes the Sun
Bearly Mine Challenges: Summer Time
The Pixie Cottage: Outdoor Fun
Crop Stop: Summer inspiration
Stampin' for the Weekend: My Favorite Things which are my stamps, my beautiful DP's & my bling!
Alota Rubber Stamps: #61Summertime
Paper Sundaes: #75 I used Gems & Wings (butterfly)
Simon Says Stamp Challenge: I followed this Sketch ~~
As always I appreciate every single comment & sweet word you all leave me. It is such a blessing to have such sweet friends!

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

CUC DT Summer theme card

2011-06-22T18:36:00.000-07:00

Can you believe it's already Summer? Wow! We at Craft Us Crazy are into our 11th challenge. We would love to see your "Summer Theme and/or Red, White & Blue" creations. The colors in my card reminded me of summer. Bright & colorful sunny days! This card is for my daughter's BFF Shannon for her birthday (she loves cupcakes).

I have to let you in on a little secret...........Tilda has been feeling neglected these days. She's a bit miffed that I've been spending so much time with Teddy Bo & Bea lately. LOL But she should know that we'll always be friends. Just look at how cute she is sitting on top of that yummy cupcake. Do you think Teddy Bo is hiding behind her ready to grab a bite out of that cupcake. LOL

Our sponsor for the first half of this challenge is Limited Runs. The randomly chosen winner will receive 3 digital images.

My card recipe:
Copics used to color Tilda:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, R20
Hair: E31, E35, E37, E41
Dress: R81, R83, R85

Ribbon from Michael's
Bow created with my FABulous Bow Easy
MS "Vintage Acrylic" flowers from my LSS
DP from pcCrafter: Franchelle Contreras' "Sweet Things"
Sentiment from Create with TLC: Linear Sentiments

Challenges I'm entering:
CMC: Brunette
Mad for Markers: Brown hair creations ~~ I won 2 Copics
Stamp Something: Pretty papers
Crafts 4 Eternity: #24 'R' - ribbon, rhinestones
My Partner in Crafting Crime: #29 Tutti Fruitti -- cherries in background mat
A Spoon Full of Sugar: #157 Ribbon & Bow (all in one.....a ribbon made into a bow)
Ribbon Carousel Challenge Blog: Color & use ribbon or anything that comes on a spool
Crafty Creations Challenges: #124 Let It Shine ~ Anything sparkly
Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog: Color challenge ~ pink (& of course must use a Magnolia stamp)
Sentimental Sundays: Summery or Sparkly plus a sentiment

Thank you so much for dropping by & leaving your lovely comments. It truly brightens my day to read what you think of my work.

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Teddy Bea goes swinging

2011-06-12T12:04:00.001-07:00

I had so much fun making this card. This is my very first attempt to make an easel card. I wanted to enter the Teddy Bo challenge calling for a "shaped card" so I thought I'd go for a circle easel. (There are a lot of really good tuts online if you just Google "circle easel cards". )

This is Teddy Bea Swing & she's a "pencil sketch". Easy peasy to color. I put a little brad on the top of the rope swing so that she could actually swing back & forth. LOL Too much fun! Wish I had one of these IRL. LOL

This sentiment is from a Whimsy Stamps set I recently won from Stampin' Mindy called "Party Mini Letter Seals" (Thanks Mindy).

Teddy Bea & I would like to thank you for visiting us today. May your day be filled with "Moments to Cherish". As always..........thank you for your lovely comments. You are so sweet to take the time to leave me some love along the way.

Card Recipe:
Copics used: E31, E50. E53, R00, R11, R20
Nesties: Circles, Scalloped Circles & Long Classic Scalloped Rectangles
Martha Stewart '3-in-1' Butterfly punch
Magnolia Doohickey's 'Leaf & Swirl' & 'Romantic Lace Border'
Ranger's Distress Ink 'Old Paper'
Wild Orchid Crafts flowers
Hand dyed crinkle ribbon from my friend Nora (thanks Sis)
Bearly Mine Designs DP (love, love, love their beautiful papers)

Challenges I am entering:
Teddy Bo: Shaped Cards
The Pixie Cottage: #73 Shape It Up
Creative Card Crew: Wings
A Spoon Full of Sugar: Summer (summer on a swing doesn't get much better than that)
Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes
Digital Tuesday Challenge: #114 In the garden/outdoors
Tuesday Throwdown: #52 Animal (sshh....don't tell Teddy Bea.....she doesn't know she's an animal....lol)
Creative Craft Challenges: Movable parts (the swing moves back & forth)
Crafts and Me: #38 Stamp Something
My Mum's Craft Shop: #9 Punch It (butterflies)
Crafty Sentiments Designs: #9 Sparkle
Do It with Digi's: #12 Animal Magic (gasp!....don't tell Teddy Bea...LOL)
Stamp Something: Something punched (butterflies)
Prairie Fairy Fridays: #54 Summer Fun
Totally Paper Crafts: #70 Summer
Sundays with Crissy: Here comes the sun (Teddy Bea is swinging outside in the sun)
Stamp & Create: June challenge 'Summer'
Crafty Calendar: June challenge "Things with Wings'
Paper Sundaes: #73 Girlie Girl (& don't we know what a Girlie Girl Teddy Bea is....LOL...just ask her...LOL)
Bearly Mine Designs: Anything Goes
The Poodles Parlour: Anything Goes

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

CUC DT Masculine colors card

2011-06-09T09:28:00.000-07:00

It's time for our next challenge at Craft Us Crazy. We have had such amazing entries for our challenges. Thank you for making our challenge blog such a HUGE SUCCESS! I can't believe that this is our 10th challenge. Where has this year gone? For this challenge we would love to see your "Father's Day and/or Masculine Colors/Theme".

Today is my oldest son's 36th birthday & since blue is his FAVorite color...........it had to be blue (hey that sounds like a song..........It had to be you.......LOL). He's almost finished with his ER residency at a New York hospital so when I found this cute Teddy Bo doctor image I just had to use it for his card.

Notice the New York skyline? I wanted to put a little bit of New York city into the card without making it look too cheesie. I found the skyline image online & then changed it to blue & used a "rock" effect to blend in with the DP. My son & DIL will be coming back to southern California in one more year! YAY! I can't believe how fast their time in New York as gone. I've missed them both so much. They're here visiting for his birthday & it's been such a JOY to see them. We've laughed & laughed til my sides ache. LOL

Our sponsor for the first week of this challenge is Lauretta's Digital Stamps. The prize is 4 images of the winner's choice. Now that's a cool prize. So I hope you'll head on over to our Craft Us Crazy challenge blog & join in the fun.

This is the rest of my card recipe:
Bearly Mine DP: Simply Dots & freebies (I love love love their papers & they print up beautifully)
Buttons & Bling from my stash
Baker's Twine from my LSS (Local Scrapbook Store)
Sentiment is computer generated (Asia Extended font)

Copics used:
Teddy Bo: E31, E50, E53
Lab Coat: C0, C1 & C3
Clothes: B91, B93, B95, B0000

Challenges I'm entering:
Bearly Mine Challenges: #12 Anything Goes
Stampin' Sisters in Christ: #92 Something New (New York skyline technique)
Cupcake Craft Challenges: Things with a Tail (ssshhhh.....TeddyBo is very shy about showing his tail.....LOL)
Papertake Weekly Challenge: Anything Goes
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT: #31 All About Males
Tuesday Throwdown: Use an animal (gasp.......yes TeddyBo actually is an "animal"....LOL) ~~ I won!
Crafts and Me: #38 Stamp Something (digi stamp)
Creative Inspirations: For a Man in your life (my son)
The ABC Challenge: W is for Wish (wishing my son a Happy Birthday)~~ I won top 5!
DYSU Challenge Blog: #23 Birthday
Crafty Sentiments Designs: Add some sparkle (bling on buttons)
Do It With Digi's: #12 Animal Magic
Paper Play Challenges: #23 Man's card

Thanks so much for stopping by & leaving some love. It truly blesses me.
Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

CUC DT Remembrance card

2011-05-29T15:11:00.001-07:00

Craft Us Crazy is having a new challenge & this time we would like to see your "Remembrance and/or Love" card. I made this card for my hubby for Father's Day.........cuz we have TONS of memories in our almost 38 years of wedded bliss. I cannot believe how fast this year is flying by.........this is already our 9th challenge at Craft Us Crazy! Seems like we just began.

Our Sponsor for the first half of this challenge is Stamp Fairy.
I used this darling TeddyBo image called "Lazy Days". Isn't he just soooo cute laying in the grass smelling that pretty flower with not a care in the world. Toooo toooo cute! Oh to be that carefree! I also used my newly discovered Bearly Mine Designs "Spring Blossoms" DP. Isn't it so pretty. They have oodles of beautiful designs. I want them all! LOL
Card recipe:
Copics:
Bear: E41, E42, E43, Booo, Boo, B00, R11
Flower: Y000, Y11, Y21, YR20, YR21, G40, G82
Outline: W0

White blingie flower: Martha Stewart "Vintage Acrylics"
Blue glitter button, Bling & Ribbon from my stash
Nesties: Labels One

I'm entering these challenges:
TeddyBo: Teddy Bo only
Sundays With Crissy: #17 Flowers (I won an award)
Craft Your Days Away: #21 Father's Day (for my hubby)
2 Sisters Challenge Blog: #41 Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew: Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly: Pale, Pretty Pastels
The Pixie Cottage: #71 Here comes the sun
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenges: #7 Favourite colours
Crop Stop: #21 Complimentary colors (I won! Thank you!!!)
DYSU Challenge Blog: #21 Animals
Crafty Sentiments Designs: Special Occasions (Father's Day)
Digi Doodle Shop's Best: #60 Anything Goes
Paper Play Challenges: Week 21 Blossoms and Blooms

And Priscilla Styles is having a FABulous Cricut giveaway until May 31st.

As always........thanks so much for looking & for your sweet comments.
Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

CUC/DT/The Pixie Cottage ~~Is it Thanksgiving?

2011-05-18T19:13:00.000-07:00

No.......you don't have to check your calendar to see if it's Thanksgiving & I don't think I've flipped my lid.........yet. LOL Although with the cold & rainy weather we've been having here in southern California in May I'm beginning to wonder if it isn't fall or winter. But I guess every day should be Thanksgiving cuz we're so blessed. Anywho.....it's our halfway point for our Craft Us Crazy challenge blog's 8th challenge. We want to see your "Favorite Embellishment and/or Something New". My FAVorite embellie is flowers and my something new is my DP from Bearly Mine Designs. Wowie..........we've seen so many amazing creations in our challenges. I can't believe that we're already up to almost 300 followers.
Our Sponsor for this half of the challenge is The Pixie Cottage. They gave me this darling image to play with. Isn't that little mouse soooo cute with his full tummy. The image is called "Pumpkin & Pie". I tried to give it a Springtime feel........with the pretty DP & flowers.

I powdered the pie with some Doodlebug sugar coating glitter (cuz I love my 'real' pie with lots of sugary goodness) & I used my 'regular' fine glitter on the pumpkin & background DP. I recently purchased that gorgeous DP from Bearly Mine Designs called 'Spring Blossoms'. The flowers in the DP are made by Trina Clark so I also purchased her 'New Beginnings' digital overlay that compliments the Bearly Mine set. Isn't it pretty! I think I'll be using this set a lot.

These are the Copics I used to color my image:
Mouse: W0, W1, W3, R11 & R20
Pumpkin: YR20, YR21 &E53
Pie: E41 &42
Pie tin: C0 & C1
Outline: W00

The Flowers & Bella's Baubles are from my stash & haven't been used for a very long time.
Tsukinek Dew Drop Brilliance Pearlescent Beige on all edges
Cuttlebug embossing folder D'vine Swirl
NitWits DP (dotted peach)

I'm entering this card into these challenges:
Stamp Something: Anything Goes
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle: Old Supplies (Flowers & Bella's Baubles)
Really Reasonable Ribbons: Anything Goes
A Spoon Full of Sugar: #152 Anything Goes
Paper Cupcakes: Embossing (the circle behind the image is dry embossed)
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT: Use something Orange (the pumpkin)
Crafts and Me: Anything Goes
Crafty Creations: Flowers
Simon Says Stamp: Sparkle and Shine (I love my glitter)
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog: Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew: Cute and Girly (the mouse is 'cute' & the flowers & colors are 'girly')
Papertake Weekly: Bloom and Grow
Sketch Saturday: Sketch #155
As always.........thanks for looking & don't forget to join us in our challenge at Craft Us Crazy. I also want to thank you for taking the time to leave your oh so sweet & lovely comments. It truly makes my heart sing.
Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Yay! My dgd turns 21 today!

2011-05-11T15:17:00.000-07:00

I can't believe my beautiful granddaughter Alexis is 21 years old today. Where does the time go? I tell ya........seems like only yesterday that I was waiting for her arrival at the hospital with my daughter. Wow! 21 years ago! She is beautiful & talented & smart & funny & everything a grandma could hope for & more.
I made this card for her. It's much different from my normal cards. She's going to Vegas this weekend with her friends to celebrate her birthday so she requested a "Vegas" themed card. Then she loves, loves, loves Hello Kitty. So I thought..........why not have Hello Kitty visiting Vegas. LOL So this is what I came up with. Purple is her FAVorite color & she loves the bling (just like her G'ma....lol). I didn't add anything else to it...........& believe me..........that was hard........not to add ribbon & flowers. LOL I'm all about the embellies but I thought the bling was enuff. LOL

Here's a pic of my pretty pretty girl.
I'm entering this card in the Through the Craftroom Door challenge: Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!
Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Happy Mother's Day!

2011-05-07T17:10:00.000-07:00

Whether you are a Mother or a Grandmother or a "Mom" to someone special.........I wish you all a blessed Mother's Day filled with love & happiness.
Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

CUC DT Your Next Stamp card

2011-05-06T08:22:00.001-07:00

Our Craft Us Crazy challenge blog is in the middle of Challenge #7. We would love to see your "Mother's Day and/or Flowers" creations. Our sponsor for the second half of this challenge is Your Next Stamp.

My image is called "Shirley Temple Ellie" & she's sipping her Shirley Temple. Isn't she just so cute!

I used this Mojo Monday Sketch #189 for my card...........
Other Challenges I'm entering:
Papertake Weekly Challenge: Anything Goes with optional 'something round'
Prairie Fairy Fridays: For the Girls
Paper Play Challenges: Week 18....Show us your Style
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge: Sentiment ("OXOXOXOX" says it all with hugs & kisses)
Delightful Challenges: Someone special
Creative Card Crew: For a mom (I gave this to my beautiful daughter)
Cupcake Craft Challenges: Something beginning with "C" -- I've used a circle Nestie & a circle scalloped Nestie
If the Shoe fits...Scrap It!: FF#78 Use some green
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenges: #4 Cute & Girly

As always........thank you so much for visiting my humble abode & I always love reading your sweet comments.
Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Meljen's Designs card & CUC new challenge

2011-05-02T19:45:00.000-07:00

Our Craft Us Crazy challenge blog has a new challenge going on right now. This time we would love to see your Mother's Day or Flower creations. I went with the flowers on this card. One of our sponsors for this challenge is Meljen's Designs. They gave me this beautiful Victorian Birdcage image to play with. Isn't it just the sweetest little birdie singing it's little heart out. Pop on over there to see all of the cute cute cute images she has for you. She gives away a freebie every Monday on Meljen's Design Team & Challenge blog. The winner of this challenge will receive their choice of 4 digi images. How great is that!
I colored my image with my Copic markers & used Nitwits new Promises collection for my DP. The purples & blues in these collection are so beautiful & print up so nicely.

Card recipe:
Copics used:
birdie: R11, E53, B000, B00, B02,
outline: B0000 & B60
Cage: B60 & BV31
Leaves: G21, G24 & G40

NitWits DP: Promises
Prima large ivory flower
Recollections mulberry mini roses
Pearls are K&Co. Studio112
Distress Inks: Tumbled Glass (blue) & Milled Lavender
Nesties: Oval, Scalloped Oval & Curved Rectangles
Lavender ribbon & glitter from my stash

I'm entering this card in these challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Challenge: Anything Goes
Digi Doodle Shop's Best: Challenge #56 Anything Goes
Crafty Creations Challenges: White space
Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge: Springtime
Stamp Something: Somethings with wings
Totally Paper Crafts: Glitter

As always.......thanks so much for taking your time to visit my blog & for leaving your oh so sweet comments. It really makes my day a little brighter & happier!
Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Two CUC DT Stamp Fairy cards

2011-04-25T18:46:00.000-07:00

Our Craft Us Crazy #6 challenge is still going on. You still have a wee bit of time to enter your "THINKING OF YOU w/SENTIMENT and/or ANIMALS" creations. We're so proud of our monthly sponsor for April. It's the FABulously cuuuuuute Stamp Fairy. They also have tons of freebies for you to play with & color to your heart's content. So please stop by & see their cute, cute, cute images.

This is the adorable Stamp Fairy Lenny Bear with flowers that they so generously gave me to play with. Doesn't he look so cute & huggable. I had so much fun with this card. It's full of girlie pinks & greens (my FAVorite color combo) & flowers & swirls. I tried to tone down the glitter (which is hard for me) since I had so much foo foo going on. LOL I colored him with my Copic markers.

I used my Nesties and my Magnolia Doohickey die cuts Swirl & Leaf and Romantic Lace. Recollections pink flowers are from Michael's (they had so many other pretty colors too....yellows, reds, blues, oranges, neutrals, etc.). My DP came from K&Company "Susan Winget's Spring Blossom" which can be found at JoAnn's Crafts. The little butterfly was cut using my Martha Stewart "monarch butterfly" punch.

This card is going to my daughter-in-law for her birthday. We share the same day (although she's much much younger.....LOL). And since I'm a twin I also share it with my twin brother. LOL

I'm entering this card in these challenges:
Simon Says Stamp: emboss (I've embossed the background yellow DP & the circle behind Lenny)
Creative Inspirations: pets / animals
Cute Card Thursday: No text
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge: #99 Flowers
Digi Doodle Shop's Best: Glitter / Glitz
Prairie Fairy: #51 April showers bring May flowers
Fussy & Fancy Friday Challenge: Springtime

The FABulous Stamp Fairy also gave me this darling image to play with. Isn't she a cutie! Her name is Patsy April Showers 4 and you can pick her up for a play date at Stamp Fairy.

This is a birthday card to celebrate our Color Me Creative first birthday. Yay! Our challenge was to make a primary color card with our Copic markers & I thought Patsy would look so cute in a yellow raincoat. If you want to learn how to color with your Copic markers then you'll want to sign up for a class with Suzanne Dean. She is our FABulous teacher & she knows everything there is to know about coloring with your Copics. She has wonderful online classes where you can learn at your own pace while watching her great videos.

I colored Patsy with my Copic markers and used NitWit Collections Happy Born Day & Summer Splash for my DP (decorative papers). The ribbon, sunflower button, swirl & bling are all from my stash.

I'm entering this card in these challenges:
Paper Sundaes: Challenge #66 Sundae Bar - use at least 2 of these toppings: Sparkle, Pearls, Die Cuts & the Colour Yellow
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge: #79 Children's cards

Thanks so much for looking & for leaving your sweet comments. This card is going to a very sweet young girl name Tera for her special birthday.

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Happy Easter!!!

2011-04-24T09:54:00.000-07:00

Have a glorious Easter with your family & friends as we celebrate our Savior's empty tomb. Hallelujah!!!
Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

CUC DT Praying Teddie Bear card

2011-04-13T11:48:00.000-07:00

It's that time again! Craft Us Crazy challenge #6 is here & this time we would love to see your "Thinking of You with Sentiment and/or Animals" creations. To me what says "Thinking of You" more than telling someone that you're praying for them.

We want to thank all of you who have entered our Craft Us Crazy challenges. Our last challenge had over 260 entries.....and what beautiful creations we have seen. We now have over 270 followers! That's simply amazing for a brand new challenge blog. Thank you so much for your support! We couldn't do it without each & every one of you!

Robyn's Fetish is the sponsor of our "Thinking of You" challenge & they very generously donated this cute, cute, cute little bear praying next to the bed. How precious is that!

Such a sweet & tender hearted little bear! It's called "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep". Sooooo precious! This sweet graphic had such a vintage feel to it that I decided to paper piece the quilt on the bed.......just like a 'real' quilt.....only without the sewing & no pricked fingers! In fact when my oldest son was little (over 30 years ago) I made him a quilt out of these very same colors. The paper piecing was a little ambitious for me but I managed to get it done without too much hair pulling. LOL I used NitWits DP for the quilt as well as all of the background. The rest was colored with my Copics.

This sweet sentiment was a freebie from Create with TLC. Paulette has such a wide range of lovely graphics & sentiments perfect for every occasion. She has also very generously given away more than 2,000 graphics & sentiments on her Create with TLC blog.

Remember that our monthly sponsor is Stamp Fairy. They have a FANtastic 50% sale going on right now so hurry on over there to pick up some of their darling designs. I don't know when the sale ends but I'm hoping I can take some of those cutie patooties home with me before it does.....LOL (money is really really really tight right now.....squeak, squeak, squeak). ***Note: sale is over.....boohoo
I followed this great sketch #150 from Sketch Saturday for my card design.....but I flipped it over.
I'm also entering these challenges:
Paper Sundaes Challenge #64 Childhood Memories
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge: Vintage
Bling It On: Digi stamp & bling
Truly Scrumptious: Challenge 55 Vintage
Crafts and Me Challenges: Ribbon
Simon Says Stamp Challenge: For a child
Crafty Creations Challenges: #114 Paper Piecing
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog: #26 Anything Goes

This is the rest of my card recipe:
NitWits DP:
Grins & Giggles collection & Too: Quilt & Bears jammies
Keep You in Stitches: Everything else

Copics used:
Bear: E34, E35, E53, R20
Shading on paper piecing: W3
Shading outline of whole image: W00
Shading on shadow "lines" at bottom: W1

Bow made with my amazing Bow Easy
Distress Inks "Walnut Stain"
Buttons, pearls, ribbon, tiny flower bling & antique lace are all from my stash

Thank you so much for visiting me & for leaving your sweet comments. Each one truly makes my day a little brighter.

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Craft Us Crazy DT card

2011-03-30T00:00:00.000-07:00

Our Craft Us Crazy new challenge is here.....YAY!!! This time we would like to see your Spring or Easter creations. We are so very grateful for the wonderful response we've received at our new Craft Us Crazy challenge blog. Thank you all so very much! We couldn't do it without you.

This darling little duckie image was so sweetly provided to me by the lovely Peggy at Peggy Loves Vintage. This is part of the Vintage Greeting Card Cut Outs "Easter #2" set. I just love her images.......'course I'm a vintage girl at heart! The Prize package is 5 different Cut Outs from Peggy's store......a $17.50 value. Now that's FABulous! Her images print out beautifully & all of the coloring is already done for you.

Peggy says........My husband and I have shared 36 years together and we have 2 sons and a daughter and 2 glorious grandkids ages 3 and 6.

I started collecting vintage cards quite by accident. I was helping with my aunts estate sale and ran across her collection. The cards were so wonderful that I fell in love with them and have been collecting them ever since.

I love to get a new vintage scrapbook and read all about the lives and times of the individual. Some of their stories are truly inspiring.

Be sure and visit my blog where you'll find some great inspiration, tips, tricks and some free vintage images for you to use.

I'm really excited about being an sponsor for Craft Us Crazy and sharing these beautiful vintage images with you. I hope that you come to love them as much as I do.

Our Craft Us Crazy monthly sponsor for April is Stamp Fairy with their oh so adorable images. They are offering a generous $12 gift certificate to their wonderful store. Watch for my next card using their adorable Patsy April Showers that they so generously gave to me. How sweet is that! She is just toooo cute!

Stamp Fairy officially launched in 2010. Gerda, artist and owner, creates cute and whimsical digital images for the young and old, inspired by her life, love and 4 cute cats. You will find adorable teddies bears, young boys and girls, fuzzy little bunnies and whimsical critters.

Stamp Fairy has up to 40 new releases per month along with a free image every Friday, a weekly challenge on Mondays and Guest Designers each month on their challenge blog.

Please visit the store and browse StampFairy’s wonderful images to inspire YOUR creativity.

My card recipe is as follows:
No Copics (gasp! LOL)
Ribbon bow tied with my FABulous Bow Easy
Nestie: Curved Rectangles (I seem to use this one a lot)
Glitter & glue pen (my Stardust Stickles ran out.....boohoo)
DP: "Best Of Brenda Walton" pad
Jewels & buttons from my stash
Free Sentiment from the web. I think it's from Just Playing with Paper but I can't find the site (sorry) If you know, please let me know. I love to give credit where credit is due.

Challenges I'm entering:

Bling It On: #2 Digi & Bling
Charisma Cardz Challenges: #13 Bling & Sparkles

The Ribbon Girl Blog: Colour Challenge #6 Green & Yellow
Really Reasonable Ribbon: #21 Use Dies & Ribbon
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge: Lets glitter & glitz it

Thanks so much for visiting me & don't forget to join in our challenges! They're new every other week.

Your sweet comments mean the world to me. You are all so very special & dear to my heart.
Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

CMC Sketch card

2011-03-23T11:59:00.000-07:00

Our Color Me Creative Challenge Group just celebrated our very first birthday. YAY!!! Our group is lead by the amazingly talented Suzanne Dean. Boy did that year go by fast! We had so much fun playing games & getting to know each other better. Thankfully I was able to win a couple of the games & BIG THANKS to Suzanne & 7Kids College Fund I'm getting a new paper cutter by Tonic Studios. Hope Hope Hope it comes today!!! My rotary cutter all of a sudden started cutting crooked.....OH NO.....so this prize came at just the right time. PTL. Anywho.......we were asked to make a card using the sketch below.

I wanted to do something a little different on this corner so I made a little fan to hide behind the little flowers.

Isn't this Tilda just precious. I love her huge bow. You can find her at Diana's Magnolia-licious store. Her name is Tilda with Big Ribbon from the new "You are so special" collection. She seems to be out of stock right now but I'm sure Diana will be getting her in soon. She's colored with my Copic markers. If you want to know how to color with these amazing markers, just sign up for one of Suzanne's Copics online classes. She is a wealth of information & such a good teacher.
Card recipe:
Copics used: E0000, E000, R11, E41, E31, E35, E37, B0000, B000, B00
DP: "Country Cottage" from TAC
Stardust Stickles
Bling: my stash
Flowers: Prima
Nesties: Circle & Scalloped Circles
"Wish" ticket: Tim Holtz
Butterfly & flower: My stash

These are the challenges I'm entering:
Paper Sundaes: #61 Embossing
Cupcake Craft Challenges: #134 Monochromatic
A Spoon Full of Sugar: #14 Ribbon, Pearls/Rhinestones & Flowers
Crafts and Me Challenges: Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Challenge: Girlie
The Pixie Cottage: #62 Sparkle

Thanks so much for looking & for leaving your sweet comments.
Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Sweet Baby Girl card

2011-03-19T11:02:00.001-07:00

Isn't this just the sweetest baby girl image. I love her cute little pursed lips. She's a digi image from Mo Manning called BabyGirl. Mo also has a cute little cooking girl available for $1. All proceeds will go to help Japan. You can see all of the details on her blog in the March 15th post.

I made this card for the Color Me Creative Copic challenge group lead by the uber talented Suzanne Dean. If you have Copic markers & want to learn how to use them.......then sign up for a class. Suzanne is an amazing & patient teacher. This is also an amazing group of caring individuals. You will make friendships for a lifetime. Anywho.......For the challenge we were asked to use these colors......pink, green & white or cream.......perfect colors for a baby card. Also my absolute FAVorite color combo. I of course colored this little darling with my Copic markers.

You can find this sweet, sweet "Love at first Sight" Word Art at Create with TLC. It's part of the "Birth Day" set. Paulette has a wide range of sentiments & Word Art for every occasion imaginable. She also has over 2,000 free graphics & sentiments on her Create with TLC blog. If you're not a follower.......you're really missing out!

The DP (decorative paper) is from NitWits. It's from Mary's beautiful "Affection" collection. I find that I use these digi background papers for just about every card I make now. Her selection is awesome & her artwork is AMAZING & it prints out beautifully on my inexpensive Georgia Pacific cardstock from Walmart. Plus storage is no problem. LOL

Copics used for this card are:
E0000 & E000 (skin), R00 (cheeks & nose), R11 (lips), E41 & E50 (hair), RV000 & RV11 (dress)

The ribbon is a gift from my friend Nora. Thanks, hon! Isn't it just the perfect addition to this card. The stick pin is from my LSS (local scrapbook store). Flowers are from an old collection of die cuts that I forgot I had. LOL I used Nesties (circle & lacey circle) to frame the little darling. Bling & sheep are from Michael's. The pretty pink button is from Walmart's ever decreasing fabric section. And lastly.......my very FAVorite Stardust Stickles to add some more bling......cuz a girl can never have too much bling. LOL

I think that about covers it all. LOL This card is for the daughter of a friend who is expecting a baby girl any day now. Hope she likes it.

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
Stamp Something: Something Sweet (& this baby girl is the sweetest)
Papertake Weekly Challenge: Trio Tastic (3 of something)
Wild Orchid Challenge: Dieing to punch it out
Creative Card Crew: Show us some green
Charisma Cardz Challenges: To 'Die' for (use a diecut)
Digi Doodle Shop's Best: Anything Goes
Totally Paper Crafts: #58 Add buttons
Bling It On: Charm
DYSU Challenge Blog: #11 Add a Bow

As always.........thanks so much for dropping by. I sooooo appreciate your sweet & encouraging comments. They always brighten my day!
Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Craft Us Crazy DT card

2011-03-17T00:00:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone! It's time for another Craft Us Crazy challenge. We've had such a wonderful response to our new Challenge blog. Thank you all so much for joining us. This time we would like you to show us your Cupcakes and/or Celebration themed projects. Our sponsor for this challenge is Limited Runs Digi's.

They so generously gave me this cute cupcake image to work with.
Doesn't it look good enough to eat? LOL (I love cupcakes.....yummy!) I colored it with my wonderful Copics and of course just had to add some bling bling cuz.......well.......I just love bling. LOL I cut out the candle's flame & popped it up to add some dimension. (btw.....fortunately my finger is much better so I'm back to crafting again. YAY!!! I still have to wear a Bandaid which is a pain in the patootie but I'm thankful that's it's healing nicely.)

Don't forget to visit our monthly sponsor Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps. They have TONS of digis for every occasion.
The sentiment I used on this card is from Create with TLC. Paulette has tons of cute sentiments in her store. She also has over 2,000 free vintage graphics & sentiments at her Create with TLC blog. This card already went to my BFF/hubby Frank for his birthday last week. Luv my honey bunnie. Manly cards are always such a huge challenge for me. I wanted to add lots of girlie embellies & froo froos stuff but I don't think he would have gone for that. LOL
My card recipe:
Copics:
DP: NitWits
Bling & Ribbon: My stash
Nestie: Curved Rectangles
Stardust Stickles (love that stuff)

I'm entering my card in these challenges:
Simon Says Stamp: Happy Birthday
Prairie Fairy Fridays: #48 It's my party
Tip Tip Tuesday: #25 Birthday
ABC Challenge: Happy Birthday

As always...........thanks so much for visiting me & I sooooo appreciate all of your sweet comments.
Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

New Craft Us Crazy challenge starts today

2011-03-03T13:19:00.001-08:00

I'm sorry that I don't have a card for you today. I severely injured my right ring finger a week ago & have been unable to craft......or do much of anything else. It's much better now & I hope to be crafting soon.

**Note: Thank you so much to those who left sweet comments about my injured finger. It's getting better day by day.

The Craft Us Crazy challenge blog is hosting our next challenge which starts today. Our theme is NATURE. I hope to be sharing my card with you soon. Right now it's just in my mind. LOL

Our sponsor for this challenge is Coco Dingo.

You can purchase Corinne's digital images at CocoDingo.

Our monthly sponsor is Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps.

You can find Stitchy's digital images at Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Hope to see you soon with my card.
Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Magnolia-licious Christmas All Year Long Blog Hop

2011-02-25T06:54:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Magnolia-licious Christmas All Year Long Blog Hop. Yippee Skippee!!! I'm so excited to be joining in the blog hop. This is my very first time participating. What a great way to get a head start on my Christmas cards. I hope you'll be inspired by all of the creativity you'll find as you hop along with us.

If you get lost along the way or forget where you're headed (LOL.....this happens to me on a daily basis.....LOL) you can go back to the Magnolia-licious Christmas All Year Long Blog Hop & pick up where you left off. You will find a list of all the participants there. We're all linked together so you can visit from one to another until you're right back where you started. LOL
For my Christmas card I used my cute little Magnolia 'Longing Tilda' stamp. I just love her. She is soooo versatile. I also inked up my Magnolia 'Tin Boxes' stamp. You can cut these tins apart (after stamping of course) & use them in so many different ways. These were colored with my Copics. I also used my Magnolia Doohickey diecuts: 'Swirl' (it comes with a 'leaf' as well), Vintage Tag and Romantic Lace Border. You can find all of these wonderful Magnolia products at Diana's Magnolia-licious store. The diecuts cut like 'buttah'.....such a dream to use. Just look at all the swirlies I used on this card.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Your next stop on the Blog Hop is TANYA.

Card recipe:
Magnolia stamps: Longing Tilda & Tin Boxes
Magnolia Doohickey diecuts: Swirls & Leaf, Vintage Tag & Romantic Lace Border

Copics used:
Tilda: E000, E00, E21, R20, E30, E34, E35
Tilda's dress & hair bow: R20, R22, R24
Tall Tin: E30, E33, E50
Chocolate Tin: E30, E34, E35 (Lid: E30, E33)
Hearts inside Tin: R20, R22, R24, R29
Lace on Tin: R11 & R20

Nesties: Circle & Lacey Circle
DP: NitWits
Word Art: Create with TLC
Merry Christmas: computer generated (PC Cursive)
Bling & heart bling: Stash
Ribbon & Pin: LSS
Recollections Mulberry Paper flowers & Wild Orchid flowers layered after taking them apart...lol
Star Dust Stickles (my absolute FAV)
Distress Ink: Walnut Stain

Challenges I'm entering:
The Ribbon Girl Blog: Colour Challenge #4 cream, pink & brown
Top Tip Tuesday: Bling It On
Simon Says Stamp Challenge: Add some Coffee & Cream to your creation
The Pixie Cottage: Something Cute (Tilda is as cute as can be) ** YAY ~ I won Top3!!!
Stamp Something: A flower or two or more somewhere on your card!

Thanks so much for visiting me & as always.......I sooooo appreciate your sweet comments. This card will be going to my dear friend Toni.

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Hoooooo.....Cozy Winter Owl DT card

2011-02-16T10:24:00.000-08:00

It's time for our second challenge at the Craft Us Crazy challenge blog. We had such a huge response to our very first challenge. Thank you so much to all who entered. For this challenge we want you to show us your Winter creations.
Our sponsor for this challenge is the FABulous Meljen's Designs.

Meljen's Design so generously gave me this adorable Cozy Winter Owl graphic to play with. Isn't he a cute little guy!

This card reminded me of those of you who have been struggling through these cold & snowy winter months so I thought I'd use Create with TLC's cute saying "Happy Freezin Season" (now don't throw any frozen ice at me......only soft snowballs.....LOL). You can find this cute saying & so much more at the Create with TLC's store & please visit Paulette's amazing Create with TLC blog. She is so very generous with her graphics & sentiments.

I'm entering these challenges:
Friday Sketchers: Sketch 141 (I flipped it on it's side) Well shoot........I guess I just missed the deadline on this one. Oh well........I enjoyed using this sketch anyway.

Paper Sundae's challenge #56 Pick your sundae toppings: choose 2 of the following: flowers, lace, distressing or pink (I used flowers, lace & distressing but no pink for this little guy unless you count his flushed cheeks...LOL)

Papertake Weekly: Putting on the Glitz
Crafty Creations Challenges: Thank You (this is a thank you card but I can't tell who it's going to yet....shhh.....it's a secret....LOL)
Digital Tuesday Challenge: Use a Die Cut

Card recipe:
Copics: B0000, B000, B00, B02, BG0000, E31, E41, E50, R11, R20
Nesties: Circles, Ovals & Large Labels
Prima 'Fabric Fancy' flowers
Snowflake buttons, bling & lace from my stash
Twig from Michael's
CB folder "D'vine Swirl"
Patterned DP: NitWits
White frostie DP: Recollections "precious Metals" paper pack from Michael's
Snowflake bling Jolee's Boutique
Glittery Snow: Doodlebug Design's "sugar coating glitter"

Thanks so much for visiting me & as always.......I sooooo appreciate your sweet comments. This card will be traveling to my brother in Maryland.
Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

I feel so very blessed!!!

2011-02-10T10:13:00.000-08:00

I've been sick with the flu since Monday.......ugh.......hubby wanted to share with me........lol. So this week had started out on a bad note. But then............I found out I won a FANtastic prize at Christina's Card Connection. I won a $50 shopping spree at Diana's Magnolia-licious store! Yippee Skippee!!!!! From time to time Christina draws from her commenters on her blog posts & blesses them with this amazingly generous gift. Actually this time she chose 2 of us to win. I feel so very blessed!!! Thank you so much, Christina!!!!!!!!!!!

And that's not all.....here's another blessing I got this week...........

My "sister from another mister" Charlene aka scrappygma gave me this special award. She has become more than a friend in the several years I've known her. She truly has become my SISTER. We are kindred spirits & I'm so very thankful for her love & friendship. She has encouraged me in sooooo many ways........including crafting on my dining room table instead of my bed. LOL (I lost my craft room when we moved here over 3 years ago to help our daughter & her girls.) Anywho........that encouragement has opened up a whole new world to me as I can craft more now & I am so very blessed to have a hubby who really doesn't mind the crafting mess or me turning my dining room into my craft room.....LOL.

Charlene so very generously gave me this beautiful "Love Blog" award. I feel so very blessed!!! Thank you, Sis!!!!!!
This is what this award is all about..
You have been Tagged want to participate? Then create a post where you post the LOVE BLOG image.

You should also blog the persons link that gave you the award and inform her/him that you accept the award. You can then choose 3 - 5 favorite blogs which you also link into your post, then each blogger will inform you that they have been tagged. The aim of this action is that we bring unknown, good blogs to light, so I would ask you not to blog fellow bloggers that already have 3,000 followers. As always, the hardest part is to pick who to pass this on to, there are so many bloggers I could give it to, so ... the blogs I have chosen are .....

But.....I'm not going to follow the rules.....GASP.....I'm such a rebel.....LOL.....hey.....my blog.....my rules.....hahahaha......

I want to pass this award onto my Followers. If you have less than 3,000 Followers on your blog then you can grab this award for your blog. If you're not already one of my amazing Followers......then you can become a Follower & then grab the award. Easy peasy!

I feel so very blessed to follow so many amazing blogs & it's just tooooooo doggone difficult to narrow it down to only 3 or even 5.

Okay....back to bed for me. LOL Hope this flu goes away & stays away! Then I will not only feel so very blessed.....I'll feel so very good! LOL

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Angie's amazing candy!

2011-02-07T19:39:00.000-08:00

The oh so talented Angie Hunt is offering some amazing candy on her blog here. If you've never visited her amazing blog.....well.......you're just missing out on her amazing creations all done with Distress Inks. She is now offering Distress Ink classes at Suzanne Dean's CMC Classroom.

A lucky winner will receive a free Distress Ink class taught by the talented Angie Hunt. What could be better than being taught by an expert!

So rush on over to Angie's Scrap Girl blog. You won't be sorry you did.

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Craft Us Crazy Challenge starts today & my DT card...

2011-02-02T17:13:00.000-08:00

I am soooo excited to tell you about our brand new bi-weekly Challenge blog CRAFT US CRAZY that starts TODAY. YAY! I am so very honored to be on the Design Team. YAY again! Each challenge will give you two whole weeks to complete your project that fits the theme. Our first challenge theme is ANYTHING GOES.....easy peasy! Our sponsor is Digital Delights. The winner of this challenge will receive their choice of 3 Digital Stamps. How cool is that!

Digital Delights is a magical place filled with little digi creations from all walks of life. They have a wide range of digital stamps which are delivered straight to your email 24/7! In addition they also have a growing range of "Delightful Piecings" which are paper pieced files designed to be used with your cutting machines or for hand cutting. Fancy a new blog makeover, header or new watermark, then stop by their sister site Delightful Custom blogs.

Digital Delights so generously gave me this darling little 'Ducky Dilly & Ladybug' digi to play with. Don't you just love his cute little Ladybug Valentine. They were so much fun to color with my Copic markers. I had never colored a duck or grass before.....not since Kindergarten with my crayons anyway.....LOL....so it was a bit of a challenge for me at first.....but once I started.....Ducky Dilly's personality just came to life. LOL (btw...the Copics I used are listed at the bottom of this post.)

The sentiment on my card is from Create with TLC's cute little set "Love you like a duck loves water". Isn't that just the perfect little saying for this card. Paulette has a lot of cute Valentine images & sentiments for your Valentine cards.

Our new Challenge blog will also have Monthly Sponsors. At the end of each month all of our Top 3's (chosen from each challenge) will go into a drawing to win a special prize from our Monthly Sponsors. This month our Sponsors are The Cutting Cafe and Stamps Alive.

The Cutting Cafe's prize package is Three stamp sets of their choice.

Stamps Alive!'s prize package will be a Spellbinders Nestabilities set.

Card recipe:
Copics: Y00, Y11, Y13, YR20, YR21, YR24, R20, R21, R22, R24, W00, W3, W5, W7, G20, G21, G24
DP: NitWits
Classic Scalloped Heart Nesties
Stardust Stickles
Ribbon from Michael's Valentine section
Heart bling & flower from my stash

I hope you'll join us in the challenges & have some FUN! And have a chance to win some pretty cool prizes too! Can't wait to see your amazing creations!!!

I thought I would join in some challenges myself (LOL):
Paper Sundaes: Valentine
Bunny Zoe's Crafts: Love is in the air
Prairie Fairy Fridays: #45 For a sweetheart
Wild Orchid Challenge 16: Love Is
Sundays with Crissy: It's all about Love

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Jam Tilda loves her Valentine friend

2011-01-27T15:16:00.000-08:00

"Jam Tilda" is looking for her Valentine. Won't you be her friend? LOL This cutie can be found at Diana's Magnolia-licious shop. I love the versatility of so many Magnolia Tilda stamps. I used my handy dandy trusty Copics to color her (colors below).

The sentiment I used is just darling. You can find it at Create with TLC along with oodles of other lovely sentiments for your cardmaking or scrapbooking. Also be sure to check out Paulette's wonderful blog HERE. It is full of FABulous free graphic images.

Here's the card recipe:

Copics: E0000, E000, E00, E21, E30, E34, E35, R0000, R02, R11, R20, R81, R83, R85, G20, G21, YR20 & YR21.
DP: My Mind's Eye "Lost & Found"
Fringe Trim & Bow Garland w/diamonds trim: JoAnn's Crafts
Prima Flowers
Gartner Rhinestone Hearts: Michael's
Recollections Rhinestone Swirl & Amber Dots: Michael's
Calendar: Freebie from Crafty Secrets
Lacey Circle & regular Circle Nesties
Star Dust Stickles

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

Papertake Weekly Challenge: This Sketch

Paper Sundaes: Distressing to "de-stress" your life
Really Reasonable Ribbons: Heart theme
Magnolia-licious Highlites: Calendar
Wild Orchid Crafts: Sentimental
Die Cut Dreams: Use a digi & a rubber stamp
A Spoonful of Sugar: Valentine

As always.........thanks so much for looking & for taking the time to leave a comment. It means so much to hear your thoughts on my cards.

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

There's a new little girl in town!

2011-01-15T18:21:00.000-08:00

Ssssshhhhhhh.......mum's the word! LOL I just finished this birthday card using a new little girl image (gasp......don't tell Tilda....LOL) from All That Scraps by CC Designs called Swiss Pixie 'Sweetheart Birgitta'. Isn't she adorable!

I wanted to make a special card for one of my very bestest friends........cuz we've been friends for forever & a day (over 20 years). Her birthday was last week but we're celebrating it on Monday with a day of antique shopping (can't wait) & a yummy lunch on me (oh, not literally on me.....at least I hope I won't be wearing it.......LOL).

I love this Birthday sentiment that I got from Paulette at Create with TLC. You can find this cute Birthday greeting in the "Linear Sentiment" set that also includes Get Well, Celebrate, Thank You, Congratulations & Retirement in her store HERE. Something for every occasion.

I used my wonderful Copics to color Birgitta: E000, E00, E30, E34, E35, E41, E42, E43, R0000, R00, R11, R20, R21, W3. Do her shoes look like they're "suede"? I did this by dabbing them lightly with E41,E42 & E43.

On a side note: I think the hardest part for me is using a "light" touch when I color with my Copics.....as Suzanne Dean so wisely suggests. If you want to learn how to color with your Copics.....sign up for one of her many, many classes HERE. If you've never been to her amazing blog......then run.....don't walk to Scrap Bitz. You'll fall in love with her (she's soooo sweet) & her amazing cards.

Anywho..........back to my card recipe.........

The beautiful DP is from a DCWV matstack that I just fell in love with at JoAnn's called The Mariposa. It is gorgeous. The picture really doesn't do it justice.

I used my Martha Stewart butterfly punch as well as my EK Success Lattice punch. Prima & Wild Orchid Crafts flowers were used along with my trusty......wouldn't be complete without it.........Stardust Stickles to give her some bling, bling. Cuz don'tcha know......every girl loves some bling. LOL

I completed my card with some beautiful black & rhinestone....uh I mean....diamond strands I found at JoAnn's.

Challenges I'm entering:
The Pixie Cottage: Using Your Favorite Coloring Method (my Copics, of course)
Cute Card Thursday: Monochrome
Prairie Fairy Fridays: Happy Birthday
Stampavie and more: #124 Glitter
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturdays: Anything Goes

As always.........thank you so much for looking & for your oh so sweet comments that just make my day. And sometimes make me blush. LOL

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Tilda has a hug for you

2011-01-04T10:35:00.000-08:00

Waiting Tilda has "a Little HUG coming your way". She almost looks like she's hugging herself (or maybe she's just cold.....LOL). The sentiment is from the "Go Forth & Encourage" set which can be found at Paulette's Create with TLC store. Who doesn't need a Little Hug now & then..........or every day for that matter! The card was my DT contribution for the Create with TLC blog. Paulette so generously shares amazing vintage graphics along with her beautiful sentiments.

You can shop for Waiting Tilda at Magnolia-licious. I don't see her in stock right now but just let Diana know & I'm sure she can find her for you.

DP used for my card were from 2 mat stacks (I just love those for cardmaking): DCWV "Once Upon a Time" and "The Luxury Stack". Tilda was colored with Copics C0, C1, C3, C5, E000, E00, E21, E31, E34, E37, R20, B0000, B000 & B00.

I used my Nestabilities Circles, Scallops & Large Labels (love my Nesties). Wild Orchid flowers adorn the bow from my Michael's ribbon stash. The bling & snowflakes are also from Michael's. I used Stardust & Platinum Stickles for some additional bling.

Challenges:
Totally Tilda Challenge Blog: Ribbon & Roses
Stamp Something: Glitter
Just Magnolia & hAnglar & sTanglar: Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly Challenge: Anything Goes

Thanks so much for looking & as always...........your comments mean the world to me. This card is going to my dear friend Myrna.

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

New DT position for me!!!!

2011-01-04T09:02:00.001-08:00

Yippee Skippee! I've been selected to be on the Design Team for the brand spankin' new Craft Us Crazy Challenge blog! WooHoo! 2011 is starting off with a bang & I am soooooo very excited! You will notice the new badge on the right sidebar where you can find all of the amazingly talented designers I will have the honor of working alongside. Please be sure to visit their blogs often. You will find tons of inspiration & amazing creativity.

Thanks so much for joining in my excitement! I look forward to sharing ideas & projects with you. Our first challenge will begin in February. I'll let you know when it's time to join in the fun!

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Happy New Year!!!

2011-01-01T11:47:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to my wonderful blogging friends! I have made so many friendship over the few years I've had my blog.........it's been a true blessing to my life. Thank you to all who follow me & those who just pop in to say HI from time to time. You all mean the world to me.

I pray that 2011 brings you much joy & happiness!!!!!

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Yippee Skippee!

2010-12-29T17:37:00.000-08:00

I have some exciting news to share! I just found out today that I've been selected to be on the Create with TLC's Design Team (DT). I am so very honored to be chosen. This is my very first time to be on a DT so I'm a little nervous but very excited about this new opportunity.

Paulette with Create with TLC is so giving with her free vintage graphics & sentiments. She has fun little games too. If you haven't visited her amazing site........you are really missing out. You can also shop for graphics, digi stamps & more at her online store HERE.

My card features Paulette's cute "Sliders" charms. I reduced one for Tilda to wear on her necklace & added some Glossy Accents to give it a bit of a shine. The other Sliders are on the left side panel......"Live Fully" & "Smile Often".........now those are words to live by. You can purchase these "Sliders" & more at Create with TLC HERE.

"Waiting Tilda" is a cute little Magnolia stamp I used for this card. I don't see her in stock right now but you could let Diana at Magnolia-licious know & she'll do her best to find her for you.

I used Copic markers to color Tilda (W00, W0, W1, W3, W5, W7, E000, E00, E21, R20, E31, E34, E35, E37). DP (decorative paper) is from K&Co. Black & Ivory and DCWV La Creme stack. I glittered her purse, shoes & shopping bags with Stardust Stickles. The silver buttons are from Jolee's boutique (don't you just love her cute little stickers) with a bit of tied black jute. The silver glitter dots are from Dress It Up and the black & gray ribbon is from my LSS (local scrapbook store).

Thanks so much for joining in my exciting news!

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Merry Christmas!!!

2010-12-25T09:11:00.000-08:00

May your Christmas be filled with family & friends as you enjoy our dear Savior's birth.

Happy Birthday, Jesus!!!

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

A hiking we will go........

2010-12-12T10:38:00.000-08:00

I made this birthday card for my daughter (see her pic in the post below). She loves to hike in our local mountains. Last week she did her personal best of 15 miles........that's 3 times around The Loop. Wowsers! There's no way I could even do one mile. LOL

Anywho.......I searched for just the perfect image to color for her special card & found this beauty. She's called Download Diva & you can find her at KennyK's downloads.

I also needed some mountains, trees, a sun (cuz my Baby Girl is all about the sun) & a critter or two........so I found these all in Mary Fran's Nit Wits collections. I used scalloped borders to make the 'mountains'. Aren't the raccoon & little owl just too stinkin' cute!

This card was sooo much fun to make. A bit different for me but a lot of fun!

I colored her with these Copics: E000, E30, E11, E93, E34, E37, R20, R22, R81, R83, R85, C0, C1, C3, C5, W00, W0, W1, W3, W5, B91, B93 & B97.

I used Distress Ink 'Brushed Corduroy' and Stardust & Diamond Stickles for the bling, bling.........what girl doesn't love bling. hahaha

I'm entering these challenges:
Creative Card Crew: Anything Goes
The Pixie Cottage: Sparkle & Shine
Stamp Something: Use something digi (I used NitWits graphics)

As always........thanks so much for looking.
Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

A Happy Birthday & a Sneak Peek

2010-12-11T11:59:00.001-08:00

Happy Birthday to my sweet Baby Girl, Kim! Isn't she beautiful! She's my first born & my only daughter. She's such a wonderful blessing to my life.

I made her a card but won't post it until tomorrow so be on the look out for it. LOL Here's a sneaky peekie............

Have a FABulous day & don't get trampled if you're Christmas shopping today. LOL See you tomorrow!
Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Sharing a Crepe Paper Tree tutorial

2010-12-05T12:15:00.000-08:00

Isn't this GORGEOUS!!!! Karin at Creative Chaos shared a tutorial on making this beauty. She has wonderful......step by step directions that even I could follow. lol I just HAD to share this with you all.

Enjoy!
Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Such a worthy cause.....

2010-12-04T11:14:00.000-08:00

There is a WONDERFUL CHARITY called the FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION. They build, operate and supply homes around the US for military families to stay in while their loved ones are in the hospital or in rehabilitation. We are so very privileged to have the military support that we have in this country. They SACRIFICE the most precious gift of their LIVES every single day to defend and protect us.

Go to Suzanne Dean's blog to join in the cause & find out how you can get involved & possibly win a FABulous gift.

I just realized that today is my BLOGOVERSARY! LOL Two years of blogging fun with over 15,000 visitors. Thank you all so much for joining in the journey with me.

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

DT Call

2010-11-26T15:53:00.000-08:00

Jeri at Craft Us Crazy has started a brand new bi-weekly challenge blog! If you love crafting, then hop on over to join in the fun as either a Designer or as a Sponsor! You'll find all the details on the Craft Us Crazy blog.

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Thinking of You this Christmas

2010-11-22T11:24:00.000-08:00

The new Magnolia-licious Challenge blog is hosting their very first ever challenge which is 'Playful Pink & Happy Yellow'. I also chose to join in the fun at Magnolia-licious Highlites. The amazing Barb Hardeman challenged us to make a shaker card. Now I haven't made a shaker card in years so I had to dust the old cobwebs off of my brain first. LOL But I think it turned out cute. Tilda is thinking of you as she sits in front of a snowy country scene resting her arm on a candy cane. Doesn't she look dreamy? LOL

This is one of my most FAVorite Magnolia stamps called 'Longing Tilda' which you can find at Diana's Magnolia-licious store. I used my Copics to color her.

I'm also entering these challenges:
Die Cut Dreams Christmas Club: Challenge #44 Christmas Anything Goes
Fussy and Fancy Challenge: Christmas with no red or green
Stampin for the Weekend: Winter theme
Creative Inspirations: Winter Woodland
Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog: Sparkle!
Top Tip Tuesday: Buttons (1 or more)

As always........I sooooo appreciate all of the sweet, sweet comments you leave. It truly makes my day a bit brighter. Thank you so much!

Card recipe:
Copics: E0000, E000, E21, R20, E30, E31, E41, E35, RV10, RV11, RV000
Nitwits DP (decorative paper)
Wild Orchid Crafts flowers
Martha Stewart 'Arctic Snowflake' punch
Candy cane from Michael's (Christmas section)
Pink crystal buttons from Walmart
Sentiment is computer generated
Sakura 'Jelly Roll' white pen (highlights on cheeks & dots around shaker)
Distress Ink 'Spun Sugar'
'Star Dust' Stickles
Sulyn Glitter 'Crystal'
Stampendous 'Crystal Snow' white ultra fine glitter

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

A cute Pirate for you!

2010-11-08T16:28:00.001-08:00

This cute little Pirate is for my granddaughter Alexis (20) just because I love her so much & she 'gets' my cardmaking passion. She's an amazingly talented artist & can appreciate........even my feeble attempts at art. LOL She's so very sweet & loving. She loves pirates (& Johnny Depp of course) & her dream is to work for Disney some day. By the way......her FAVorite color is purple (with black at a close second).

Anywho..........this cutie patootie stamp is called Jolly Roger Tilda & I see that Diana has her in stock right now. You can pick her up at the Magnolia-Licious store.

I've colored her with Copics (numbers below). Can you see the moon shining over her shoulder? LOL I had so much fun making this card. This is the inside (before I wrote a personal message to my sweet Baby Girl). This Word Art is available at Create with TLC from a set called "Wishes". Paulette is so very generous with her beautiful Word Art & vintage graphics on her blog. If you haven't visited her blog yet.....then you just don't know what you're missing.

Card details:
Copics used: E000, E0000, E30, R20, W00, W0, W1, W3, W5, V000, V12, V15, V17
Martha Stewart butterfly punch "3 in 1"
Distress Ink "Black Soot"
Glossy Accents on Tilda's boots
Stickles glitter: Black Diamond, Star Dust, Diamond
Black glitter on butterfly: Stampendous
Nesties: Labels One (inside sentiment) and Circles (moon & background circle)
Vellum from my stash
Cuttlebug folder "Tiny Bubbles" (for vellum circle)
Tim Holtz distressing tool
Prima Flowers "Fabric Fancies"
Gemstone Brads in Flowers "Recollections"
Gray Deco Pin by Making Memories "Wedding"
DP from my stash (I think it's called Rock Star)
Pirate Buttons by "Dress It Up" (map, sword & treasure chest)
Adhesive for DP is Memory Tape Runner XL by ThermOWeb (love it)

I'm also entering this card in these challenges:
Cute Card Thursday: “Gently” (use parchment, vellum or tissue paper)
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge: “Dry Embossing”
Just Magnolia: “Week 80 Anything Goes”
Crazy 4 Challenges: “Square Card”
Stampin for the Weekend: “Challenge #50 Sketch with a Twist…..”(must add a butterfly......mine is under the flowers)
This is the sketch I followed (I flipped it to the left a quarter turn):

Thanks for looking and as always.........I sooooo appreciate you taking the time to tell me what you think.

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Beware!

2010-10-30T17:29:00.000-07:00

I made these cute.....uh I mean SCARY (BOO) little Coffin Treat boxes for my teenage granddaughters (plus one of their friend's who lives here part time) & for my daughter (cuz she'll always be my little teenager...heeheehee) . They absolutely flipped over them. I got the template & tut from Martha Stewart crafts HERE. I used double sided cardstock so I wouldn't have to wait for glue to dry. LOL I am sooooo impatient.

This is the inside of the 'coffin'.......(lid is propped up on the left side). Of course these were full of chocolate..........their FAVorite thing in all the world.....LOL.

I got this idea from the amazingly talented Jodie from Oz. Check out her cute Coffin Treat Box here. And while you're at it.....browse around the rest of her site.......you will be amazed.......her cards & creations are stunning! Thanks Jodie!!!

So if it's toooooo late to make these for your cute little Trick or Treaters this year.........be sure to bookmark this page. I'll also try to remember to post this a bit earlier next year.

I also made my usual Blessing Mix. It is a traditional Thanksgiving recipe but for my family......it just wouldn't be Halloween without it. I've used variations of this recipe throughout the years. I used to add pretzels but my crew is sick of pretzels. LOL So I just use Bugles, Goldfish crackers, peanut M&M's & honey roasted peanuts. I didn't add the candy corn either cuz I think we've had just about enough. LOL I've had a little 'candy corn' shaped bowl on the kitchen counter for at least 2 weeks now. So we're "over it". LOL

Here's the original yummy recipe for you.......

2 cups Bugles brand corn snacks
2 cups small pretzels
1 cup candy corn
1 cup dried fruit bits or raisins
1 cup peanuts or sunflower seeds
1 cup M&Ms-brand chocolate candy
16 Hershey's-brand chocolate kisses

You can put these in little treat bags or just ziploc bags cuz it will be gone lickety split. LOL It makes for such a nice treat. So whatever you add or delete from the list (I saw one variation that used 'red hots' instead of 'candy corn').......just make it your own family tradition. Your family will thank you for it. My family would cry their little eyes out if I didn't make it. LOL

For those interested in the symbolism behind the traditional American Blessing Mix.........

BUGLES: Shaped like a Cornucopia or Horn Of Plenty - A symbol of our Nation's abundance
PRETZELS: Arms folded in prayer, a freedom sought by the founders of our country
CANDY CORN: Sacrifices of the Pilgrim's first winter. Food was so scarce that the settlers survived on just a few kernels of corn per day.
NUT OR SEEDS: Promise of a future harvest, one will reap only if seeds are planted and tended to with diligence
DRIED FRUITS : Harvest gifts of our bountiful land
M&Ms: Memories of those who came before us to guide us to a blessed future
HERSHEY'S KISS: The love of family and friends that sweetens our lives.

I also made some traditional Rice Krispie treats to balance out all the chocolate. LOL Can you tell we love sweets. LOL

Have a happy & safe Halloween!

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Get Punchie & Tie a Bow

2010-10-28T19:20:00.000-07:00

I came across this video while visiting Donna at Ruby Slippers. She shared this video showing the new Martha Stewart "Punch All Over The Page" punch (soon to be released). But what intrigued me was the little tut that Peggy shared on tying a bow onto a card (it's about 4 minutes into the video). Check it out & tell me what you think. I thought it was a terrific idea on how to keep your ribbon from sliding all over the front of your card. Cute idea! Thanks to Peggy at CropStop.com.

(btw.....Peggy's "Big Mouth" is actually the Crop-A-Dile II Big Bite....LOL)

Have a FABulous day!

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Oh Happy Day!

2010-10-24T10:30:00.000-07:00

Wowsers!!! My precious youngest granddaughter, Shaye, is turning 15 years old today! I cannot believe it's been 15 years since my beautiful daughter gave birth to our Shaye. She's still our Baby Girl since she is the youngest in our little family. What a character she is. She's beautiful, funny, smart & so very talented with a quick wit. She's such a joy to have around. This picture shows her cute personality.

Sooooooo I thought I'd make Shaye a cute Tilda card in her FAVorite color.........purple! This was so much fun to make. I used the darling Magnolia stamps 'Tilda goes shopping' and 'Boutique' from the beautiful Bon Voyage collection. You can get them both at Diana's store Magnolia-licious.

I used a digi image for the 'Oh Happy Day' button that I got from the amazingly talented Paulette from Create with TLC. She also offers many freebies of her beautiful Word Art & graphics on her blog 'Create with TLC'. If you haven't been to her blog........you are really missing out. She is so generous with her artwork. Thank you, Paulette!

Now onto the other details of this card:

Punch: 'Daisy chain' EK Success
Nesties ‘Classic Scalloped Circles large’ diecut (can't live without my Nesties)
Tim Holtz ‘Tonic Paper Distress tool’ (I love this tool)
Inkssentials ‘Ink blending tool’ with foam (love it)
Distress Ink: Dusty Concord (dark purple)
Stardust Stickles glitter glue (my absolute FAVorite) (it looks like a 'glob of Stickles is on the necklace in the Boutique window but I promise you it doesn't look like that IRL......hahaha)
DP: from my stash
Copics used:
Skin: E000, E0000, E21, R20
Hair: E30, E31, E41, E35
V000, V12, V15, BG0000, C0, C1, C3

I'm also entering this in a few challenges:

Top Tip Tuesday: #7 Anything Goes (up to 3 entries)
Stamp Something: Use a digi image (my Oh Happy Day button)
Colour Create Challenge Blog: Challenge #56 ~ Purple, Aqua & White

As always...........thank you for looking & your sweet comments always make my day a little sweeter!

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Longing for you........

2010-10-19T19:20:00.001-07:00

Magnolia-licious Highlites is having a fun challenge this month hosted by the uber talented Angie Hunt (if you have never visited her blog, you are in for a treat for your eyes........she is amazingly talented). Angie challenged us to use a brown paper bag in some way on our project. I cut out my brown paper bag for the 'trick or treat' little sign with my 'Long Classic Scalloped Rectangles Small' Nestie. The stamp was from a set my sweet friend Nora sent to me last year. I added some bling to my flower brad as well as the outer edge of the tags using 'Black Diamond' Stickles glitter glue (luv that stuff). I also punched out a trim piece using my Lattice EK punch. OY was that a problem......my brown paper bag was much too thin & my punch wasn't playing nice (just ask my dear friend Charlene how much trouble I had.........LOL). But I managed to salvage a piece with Charlene's help (thanks a bunch) & then layered a strip of black sparkly ribbon that I purchased at my FAVorite LSS (local stamp store).

I made my huge flower using my Nesties 'Peony' die cut in graduated sizes. I layered it after 'Stickling' the daylights outta the edges with silver & cinnamon. Then added a huge brad in the center from Michael's.

My stamped image is the ever cute Tilda called "Longing Tilda". I don't see her in stock right now but you can let Diana at Magnolia-licious know & I'm sure she'll be happy to help you. Tilda is colored with my Copic markers & her dress, hair bow & little purse are glittered with Star Dust Stickles (did I tell you how much I love that stuff? LOL). The little purse was from a little $1 set of stamps from Michael's (I knew those would come in handy some day....LOL).

Lastly I distressed the card base, 'trick or treat' tags & flower with Black Soot Distress Ink.

These are the Copics I used:
Skin: E00, E000, E0000, R20
Hair: E30, E31, E41
Dress, hair bow & purse: C0, C1, C3, C5

I am also entering these challenges:

Top Tip Tuesday: Anything Goes
Allsorts Challenge Blog: Bingo ~ Punch, Tags, Ribbon row
Crazy 4 Challenges: Challenge C4C59 Fall/Autumn
A Spoonful of Sugar: Halloween
Stamp Something: Halloween Something
Totally Tilda Challenges: Halloween theme using a Tilda
The Creative Cottage Challenge Blog: Challenge 25 - Halloween
One Stop Craft Challenge: Challenge #102 Halloween
Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge: Challenge #21 Halloween
Stampin' for the Weekend: Challenge #49 Halloween/Fall
Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings: Challenge #10 Halloween card & of course ribbon

Whew...........that's a lot of challenges. LOL

Thanks for looking & please let me know what you think of my little card.

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Enjoy the sweet moments

2010-10-01T15:10:00.000-07:00

The ever amazing Suzanne Dean challenged us to create a monochromatic card/image for our Color Me Creative Challenge groups bi-monthly challenges........open to everyone. This was my first time participating cuz ya know.....life just has a way of getting in the way of my crafting time. LOL

Anywho...........I only used Copic "R's" to create this card.........hence her rather reddish face or is she blushing.....LOL This was my first time ever doing a monochromatic card so it was a bit challenging but I think it came out alright. The card is actually prettier IRL (in real life). I'm not the greatest photographer.....hahaha.

This cute little Tilda image called "Baking Tilda" can be found at Diana's Magnolia-licious store. I used my little Bow-Easy to make the cute little bow. The sentiment was computer generated & thought up by little ol' me. LOL Then I punched it out with my Marvy Uchida scalloped oval punch. The butterfly is a Martha Stewart 3-in-1 butterfly punch with a little added bling. The swirlie blings are Recollections. I used my Nesties "Curved Rectangles" to cut around my image. And my handy dandy Tim Holtz distressing tool (love that thang). And lastly......I think.......I used the lattice EK punch to make the little strip behind my image.

I am also entering this card in the following challenges........
Papertake Weekly: Sketch
Crazy 4 Challenges: Bling
Paper Sundaes: Things with Wings
Totally Tilda Challenge Blog: Glitter & Sparkle
Just Magnolia Challenge Blog: Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown: Punches
Pixie Dust Studio Pixie Challenge: Swirly Swirls

Thanks for looking & I would love to hear what you think. Have a FABulous weekend! TGIF

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Special Treat Today

2010-09-26T10:01:00.000-07:00

Today is the 25th of the month which means it's time for the Magnolia-licious Christmas All Year Long Blog Hop!

For an extra treat be sure to check out Norma's stunning White Christmas creation HERE. It's absolutely amazing!

So get hopping!
Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Getting punchie.........

2010-09-18T10:49:00.000-07:00

I was wandering about "Inspiration Tips, Techniques & Tutorials" today & found this wonderful video tut on "Making Paper Hydrangeas" with a heart punch by Valita's Designs & Fresh Folds. She also shows how to make little curly type vines with an oval punch.

Have fun creating! I'm definitely going through my punches today to see what other 'outside of the box' uses I can find for them........how about you? LOL

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

A seriously cool Topiary

2010-09-15T19:25:00.000-07:00

I was visiting my friend Andrea at The Paper Purse today & she shared this seriously cool Paper Flower Topiary featured on My Mind's Eye Blog complete with free instructions.

Isn't it beautiful! I can see it made in varying colors & sizes.....from a tiny petite version to the large one they made. I can see a cute little vintage birdie or two hanging around it or a butterfly or two or three. You could even glitter it up or turn it into a cute Christmas tree. (you can see my imagination working overtime. LOL) The possibilities are endless!

Thanks a bunch for sharing this Andrea!

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Remembering on this day..........

2010-09-11T13:38:00.001-07:00

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Distress Ink Video TUT by Tim Holtz

2010-09-07T13:13:00.000-07:00

I just came across this Tim Holtz video where he shares various Distress Ink techniques for we cardmakers (or is it "us" cardmakers...LOL). He is soooo uber talented.

In this video he shares how to achieve various looks by using his Distress Inks in several ways........"Wrinkled Distress", "Wrinkle Free Distress", simple backgrounds with his Ink Blending Tool & a rubber stamping technique using various Distress Ink colors to achieve an awesome look.

Hope you enjoy this video as much as I did!

(Just a side note: I wanted to post it here so I always know where to find it.....LOL)

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Sharing an Embossing TUT by Tim Holtz

2010-08-21T13:08:00.000-07:00

What a FABulous idea "THE" Tim Holtz just shared on his blog. (If you're not a follower.....you are really missing out on some great stuff.)

Anywho.............I just HAD to share his TUT with you. I'm aaaaallll about sharing (hence the name "Sharr-a-hug".....LOL.....I like to share more than just hugs.....LOL). Okay.....nuff about me.....onto the 'share'.

Tim shared HERE how to emboss those long strips of paper or in this case.....a long tag.....that just doesn't seem to fit in your embossing folder. He even gave permission to cut (gasp) his beautiful "Texture Fades" embossing folder.

So get your handy dandy craft knife ready and give it a try.

Thanks for checking in with me.

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Thank You!

2010-08-10T19:20:00.000-07:00

Wowie!!! I just noticed that I passed the 12,000 visitor mark on my blog & so I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of you for visiting me from time to time. I'm sorry that I don't post very much. Life always has a way of robbing me of my craft mojo. I hope to get it back soon & start crafting again.

Thank you all so very much! It touches my ♥heart♥ that you take the time to visit my blog.

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

This is dedicated to the one I love.....

2010-07-29T10:53:00.000-07:00

Today is my 37th wedding anniversary! Soooooooo many memories to reflect upon. I was looking through my wedding album this morning & getting a little misty remembering that very special day so many years ago. The Lord has blessed us with a good life.....full of love & joy. I couldn't ask for a better husband to go through this life with. I am so very blessed.

So this is dedicated to the one I love.............Frank! Love you, Babe! Here's to 37 more..........♥♥♥MWAH♥♥♥

Thanks for sharing my very special day!

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Military Tribute - Lee Greenwood God Bless The USA

2010-05-31T11:56:00.000-07:00

God Bless America!

2010-05-31T11:01:00.000-07:00

We take this day to remember the price that others have paid for our freedoms we enjoy in America today. God bless those who continue to fight for our rights. May God keep them safe from any hurt, harm or danger.

God bless the United States of America.........land that I love.
Blessings to you & yours on this Memorial Day ~

A Vintage girl at Heart

2010-05-26T12:04:00.001-07:00

I want to thank my Sis Nora for leading the way to an amazing Vintage site (new to me anyway). It's Vintiquities Workshop and Thespa is having a wonderfully delish candy giveaway to celebrate 100 postings with these lovely goodies........

Just looking at her site gives me such a good feeling of days gone by. Guess I'm just a Vintage girl at ♥Heart♥.....LOL

She is also offering a chance to win these goodies if you use her free Hymnal titles (available on her blog) in any type of project. Prizes will be awarded after June 14th.

So if you have a little bit of Vintage in your Heart too, stop by her blog & enter.

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Pretty little Princess Tilda

2010-05-18T12:48:00.000-07:00

I just fell in love with this pretty little stamp called Princess Tilda from Magnolia's Fairytale Collection. She looks like such a pretty, pretty Princess.......dontcha think. Of course she just "had" to be dressed in girly pink. I got her sweetness at Diana's shoppe.....I don't see her in stock right now but you can let Diana know that you're interested in her.

This card was made for a card kit swap at SCS and also to be entered in 2 challenges.........the Simon Says Challenge: to follow this Sketch......

and the #112 Challenge at Cute Card Thursday to make a card for 'Someone Special'. My 'Someone Special' is my 14 yr old granddaughter. She was playing in her soccer semi finals last night & got injured. This sweet little Tilda reminded me of her (she loved her).

I used Copics (E00, E000, E000, R20, E30, E31, E41, W00, W0, W1, RV10, RV11, RV000, Y11 & E30) to color the little darling, Stickles 'Diamond' for the bling & used DP from DCWV's "Once Upon a Time" mat stack. The flowers & embellies were in my stash. Tim Holtz' Distress Ink 'vintage photo' was applied to the white card base. I apologize for the quick coloring job.....I don't think it's as good as it could have been. I've had a lot going on in my life lately & just didn't have the time to do a better job. But I do have to say that it looks much better & prettier IRL (in real life). Plus I'm currently enrolled in Suzanne Dean's Copics class & I know I have a lot to learn from her about coloring with Copics.

Thanks for stopping by and letting me share with you.

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Blessings to all Mothers

2010-05-09T09:10:00.000-07:00

I pray that your Mother's Day is blessed & filled with love.

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Copic Ciao Number TUT

2010-05-03T17:25:00.000-07:00

This is my very first blog TUTorial so please be gentle………………

Let me start off by saying that I ♥love♥love♥love♥ my Copic markers!!! I have a total of 84 of these beauties both Ciao & Sketch but since the Ciao's are the least expensive I have more of them. The only thing I don’t like about the Copic Ciao markers is that they don’t have the color number on the end of the marker barrel as they have on the Copic Sketch markers therefore I decided to create my own. And this is how I did it.
(***scroll down to the bottom of this post to see a picture of the barrel ends of the Sketch & Ciao markers...........the picture is clickable to get a closer view.)

Supplies needed:
Sticker paper or Address Labels
Computer and Printer
1/4" Hole Punch (this is the standard size round hole punch)
Corsage Pin

♥♥♥First you will print the Ciao color numbers you need onto the labels or sticker paper……leaving enough space around each number to fit inside your hole punch. I used the font Calibri font size 8 for most of the color numbers. I used 7.5 for the larger numbers like RV000 so they would fit inside the punched circle.

♥♥♥Then hole punch the number…….centering the number in the hole (turn the punch over so you can see what you’re doing). Then hold the little circle you’ve just punched out in your fingertips (you may need to use the corsage pin to gently push the circle out of the punch) & using the tip of the corsage pin….gently fold back the edge of the sticker & slip the pin tip in between the layers. The backing will come right off. The sticky number circle will stick to the pin & you can ease it onto the end of the marker. Use your finger or fingernail to tap it in place. And voila! There ya go!!! Easy peasy!!!

I suppose you could use a medium to cover the number once it’s attached to the marker………like a protective covering but I didn’t think it was necessary since my markers are guarded very carefully. LOL

I store my Copics in this pretty "luggage" style box from Michael’s......(love these lovely containers for storing my crafts). Inside I have 2 clear storage boxes I purchased at Joann’s crafts. They have built-in dividers to store the Copic color families perfectly. When I tip the box I can see all of my numbers now. No problems in searching for a certain Copic Ciao marker. ( I chose to put the numbers on BOTH ends of my Ciao markers so I could see them on either side of the clear boxes……….but you could just do one marker end.) This box also holds my ink refills.

On a side note: I keep my skin & hair color Copics that I use the most in this separate little plastic photo box (also from Michael’s). (I don't use the blue markers for hair or skin........LOL......that's just to show the difference between the Sketch & Ciao markers.........and to show you the little round circle I made.) I have more of these little boxes so when I'm working on a project (like coloring my cute little Tildas) I have all the markers I'm using at my fingertips. It also helps me to remember which colors I used in my project before I return them to their other little "home".

♥I sure hope this TUT helps you. If you have any questions or don’t understand something, please email me.♥

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

I finally did it!

2010-04-25T19:59:00.001-07:00

I turned my blog into the super popular......most amazing........3 COLUMN BLOG! WOOHOO! Thanks to the uber talented Nora (Miss Handmade & Heavenly herself) for pointing me in the right direction (thanks a bunch, Sis). This wonderful blog made it super simple for even a novice like me to do it. The gal at "Three Column Blogger" made it soooo easy to follow her amazing directions. I have just one tip........print out your current HTML & make the changes there first.......then do it for "realsies". Made it a lot easier for my pea brain to follow.

Anywho......my other wonderful Sis Charlene aka Scrappygma paved the way for me too with her cute 3 column blog..........btw......pop on over there to see her darling card for the Magnolia Christmas card blog hop going on this week.

Thanks a bunch for listening & I promise to share something handmade soon.

Huggies & Blessings ~♥♥♥~

Sharrahug's Sweet Blessings

Will you be my Valentine?

*New* Distress Ink Markers

Flutter your blues away

Happy New Year!

Just skating by..........

Wishing you........

A special Christmas card

Happy Birthday to my Baby Girl

OMGosh!

Exciting news & a DT card

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

PCI Guest Designer card

THANK YOU

Coffins revisited.....bwahahaha

So Sweet 16 card

Homecoming beauty

GDT card for Sundays with Crissy

DT card for Craft Us Crazy

Just a few days left.......

Remembering on this day.....

Happy Labor Day!

CUC DT Pixie Cottage card

CUC DT Flower Beary Fairy card

Little Christmas Angel

Shabby Chic

Floral heart card

Nose to Nose

A reason to smile

CUC DT Teddy Bea has strawberries for you

CUC DT Summer theme card

Teddy Bea goes swinging

CUC DT Masculine colors card

CUC DT Remembrance card

CUC/DT/The Pixie Cottage ~~Is it Thanksgiving?

Yay! My dgd turns 21 today!

Happy Mother's Day!

CUC DT Your Next Stamp card

Meljen's Designs card & CUC new challenge

Two CUC DT Stamp Fairy cards

Happy Easter!!!

CUC DT Praying Teddie Bear card

Craft Us Crazy DT card

CMC Sketch card

Sweet Baby Girl card

Craft Us Crazy DT card

New Craft Us Crazy challenge starts today

Magnolia-licious Christmas All Year Long Blog Hop

Hoooooo.....Cozy Winter Owl DT card

I feel so very blessed!!!

Angie's amazing candy!

Craft Us Crazy Challenge starts today & my DT card...

Jam Tilda loves her Valentine friend

There's a new little girl in town!

Tilda has a hug for you

New DT position for me!!!!

Happy New Year!!!

Yippee Skippee!

Merry Christmas!!!

A hiking we will go........

A Happy Birthday & a Sneak Peek

Sharing a Crepe Paper Tree tutorial

Such a worthy cause.....

DT Call

Thinking of You this Christmas

A cute Pirate for you!

Beware!

Get Punchie & Tie a Bow

Oh Happy Day!

Longing for you........

Enjoy the sweet moments

Special Treat Today

Getting punchie.........

A seriously cool Topiary

Remembering on this day..........

Distress Ink Video TUT by Tim Holtz

Sharing an Embossing TUT by Tim Holtz

Thank You!

This is dedicated to the one I love.....

Military Tribute - Lee Greenwood God Bless The USA

New Distress Ink Markers