Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Think Happy Thoughts

Happy Tuesday I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Holiday weekend!!!

Ours was very busy but fun and I was happy to do a little relaxing yesterday. The heat came on very quickly no in between just from 60 to almost 90 so we have been trying to adjust to that.


I have a fun little card another that I did awhile ago for a call. I used Unity's KOTM I love this little sentiment and I also used Basic Grey Collection Hopscotch love these papers so fun!!!
I have some catching up to do today.

I will see you back here tomorrow!!!

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Wee Memories Scrappy Saturday Challenge



This weeks sponsor May Arts




This week is all about Etsy/Pinterest inspiration for this weeks challenge I recently discovered a blog called Design Seeds while looking through Pinterest. Design Seeds has some truly amazing color combos. I tried to follow the colors as closely as possible using some Gorgeous Prima DP along with my PTI stamps.





Make sure to check out Wee Memories Blog for more inspiration and the challenge rules!!!

Friday, May 27, 2011

FWF and Tuesday Trigger Challenge!!!

Happy Friday I am here with FWF using a little inspiration from the Moxie Fab World.


It has been way to long since I have played along with a challenge over there.


As soon as I saw the inspiration for Tuesday Trigger I knew that I had to use Unity's Folk Inspired kit.




I used my Big Brush markers from Faber Castell once again to color on the image so I could get the orange and a hint of red onto my image and I love that little sentiment something I need to remind myself of. The Dp is from My Mind's Eye. I had fun playing along again and I love the challenges and the inspiration!!!


Make sure to check out the Unity Blog for all the ladies taking part in the hop it's a great way to win some fabulous stamps as well as see some amazing Unity inspiration!!!


















Thursday, May 26, 2011

Annabelle Sketch Challenge







Dp-Prima

Happy Thursday once again I am back with another fabulous sketch from Annabelle stamps!!

I always look forward to these challenges they are such a great starting point for your cards!!!
I turned the sketch for my card which worked out great i used the gorgeous set called Floral Silhouettes and used some beautiful Prima DP.
How To Play Along : -

We post our challenges every Friday at 12:00pm AEST (AEDT during Daylight Savings).

- Our Sketch Challenge runs from the last Friday of a month through to the last Friday of the following month.

- Each Friday in between we have themed challenges. To be eligible for the monthly prize of a $20 gift voucher to spend in store at AnnaBelle Stamps you MUST take part in the sketch challenge AND one of the weekly challenges.

- Please link directly to your entry not just to your blog.

- Include a link back to this blog in your post.

- Please don't link to postings made prior to the date of our current challenge. All projects submitted must be new.

- A maximum of 5 challenges may be combined including this one.

- You may enter any challenge several times as long as each submission is with a new creation. - We would love you to use AnnaBelle Stamps, but you can play along without them. For those who use AnnaBelle Stamps and upload to the Gallery HERE then you will also be in the running to be our Monthly Guest Designer! Make sure to check out the rest of the fabulous DT!!!

Belles






Sue K



Hip Hop Thursday!!!!

Happy Thursday!!! I can't believe it's almost the weekend. We are finally getting some good sunny weather it has rained here ALOT the past couple weeks!!! I also just want to say my thoughts and prayers go out to those devastated by the tornadoes.




I finally got a chance to ink up this amazing stamp created by DT member Lesley they are so gorgeous I went CAS with a little inspiration from the latest Card Creations I went with a simple layout that I found in the magazine that I thought fit good with this amazing stamp!!!



I colored the image with my big brush markers which by the way work perfectly for this stamp, inked up my edges and had to add my ribbon and button.
make sure to check out the Unity blog for more amazing inspiration from the DT also if you are looking for a challenge Unity has some going on right now.












My one layer card challenge over at My Unity Place



I am the last stop on the hop today hope you enjoyed!!!




Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Thinking Of You

Happy Wednesday I am with with another pretty CAS card today!!

One of the things I love about Spellbinders is that they make great shaped cards!!

I used some gorgeous Crate Paper along with a sentiment from There She Goes and I added some pretty flowers and done pretty simple!!!


Our puppies leave this week which I am happy and sad about they have really brought so much joy into our lives and now they will be going to good homes and bring the same joy into those families I love that!!!

I will be back tomorrow for my favorite day and that's Unity's Hip Hop!!!

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Delight In Everyday

Happy Tuesday I am here to share a CAS card using some fun SEI and some diecuts!! No stamping here gotta love CAS I did this one for a call and it did not get picked but that's fine because I love it
Well I have Lot's of crafting hopefully today I have not done anything new in a few days so today is the day!!!

Sunday, May 22, 2011

A Handmade Gift!!!




Happy Sunday I hope you are enjoying your weekend it's been rainy here this weekend so not getting much outside work done!!!


I had to quick pop in and share a little gift I made for one of my Daughter's friends for her Birthday.


I have been looking around alot to find some great ways to make journals with a little recycling!!!


The front and back covers are made from all those priority boxes that I have way to many of I just cut it down to size and covered with Pattern paper this is also a great way to get rid of some those papers that you really don't find yourself using any more so I think i will be making alot more of these.I also did four dividers with sewn pockets it's just a fun little journal and perfect for this little girl who loves to write!! I also of course had to do a matching card and i used a Unity KOTM and the Dp is some older K and Company.


I will see ya back here tomorrow with an Ippity peek!!!




Saturday, May 21, 2011

Wee Memories Scrappy Saturday Challenge!!!

Happy Saturday I am back with another Scrappy Saturday challenge!!!

The challenge Stamp IT all you have to do is stamp something on your card super easy right???


This weeks fabulous sponsor is Market Street Stamps!!

I have been dying to try their stamps and I finally got the opportunity and I love them what I love about them not only do they stamp awesome but they are fun and the images are so different from what is already out there which is great they have a ton of amazing stamps!!!!


I decided to do a shaped card it's been awhile since I did something other than square or rectangle. The stamp set I used is called SO Happy and I used it along with some fun Echo Park DP the cloud I cut out from the pattern paper and did a little paper piecing with the Dp as well.
Make sure to check out the Wee Memories Blog for all the challenge rules and the amazing DT Inspiration!!!

Have a great Saturday!!!!

Friday, May 20, 2011

Happy Friday and FWF!!!!



Happy Friday!!!!Also a Happy Birthday to my little man!! I can't believe he is already 6 it really does break my heart that they are growing up so quick. He is the sweetest most loving little boy
a mommy could ever ask for!!!

This picture just warms my heart!!!





Stamps-May KOTM

DP-OA 5 and dime


Stamps-May KOTM and inside and out

DP-Lillibee designs

Have you checked out My Unity Place?

I am hosting a one layered card challenge I would love for you to play along!!!

Plus there is so Much Unity love over there I am amazed at all the talented ladies!!!!


have a fabulous day!!!!







Thursday, May 19, 2011

Annabelle Challenge

Happy Thursday I am back tonight with another fun Annabelle challenge.

This weeks challenge to use these beautiful tear drop pearls!!!





Happiness is to have friends like you

I really wanted to find somewhat of a creative way to use these beautiful pearls.

I thought they were the perfect shape for a butterfly body so that is how i used my pearls and I think it looks really pretty.



We post our challenges every Friday at 12:00pm AEST (AEDT during Daylight Savings).
- Our Sketch Challenge Runs from the last Friday of a month through till the last Friday of the following month.
- Each Friday in between we have themed challenges. To be eligible for the monthly prize of a $20 gift voucher to spend in store at AnnaBelle Stamps you MUST take part in the sketch challenge AND one of the weekly challenges.
- Please link directly to your entry not just to your blog.
- Include a link back to this blog in your post.
- Please don't link to postings made prior to the date of our current challenge. All projects submitted must be new.
- A maximum of 5 challenges may be combined including this one.
- You may enter any challenge several times as long as each submission is with a new creation. - We would love you to use AnnaBelle Stamps, but you can play along without them. For those who use AnnaBelle stamps and upload to the Gallery HERE then you will also be in the running to be our Monthly Guest Designer!
Belles
Andrea
Sue W
Kylie
Iwona
Lisa
Sue K
Patti.
Kerry








Berry Adorable

Happy Thursday I just wanted to share a couple fabulous things going on over at Unity right now.

Unity has having a huge sale right now anything and everything having to do with Fruit is on sale!!!

You can go check the sale out here

Also make sure to check out the Unity blog it's Hip Hop day for half of the DT!!!



In honor of the big Fruit sale I am sharing a card that I posted along time ago but it is one of my favorites using Unity KOTM!!!
Can You say GORGEOUS our own DT member Lesley Langdon created these beauties and I cannot wait to ink one of these up!!!!

Have a great day!!!!!




Wednesday, May 18, 2011

CAS Graduation Cards and something exciting!!!

Ok so please pinch i am so excited about this I am guest Designer today over at the Making Memories Blog I cannot even believe it!!!Little old me!!!

I would love for you to stop over and give me some love!!!





Happy Wednesday!!! Sorry I have been MIA the past couple days just have been busy running around you know how it is some weeks where everything just happens all in one week!!!


So last week I had to make a couple graduation cards for one of my cousin's who graduated from high school. I know they are probably not your normal graduation card but I kinda wanted something somewhat girly!!I also had to make them fast since I pretty much waited until the very last minute. The DP is My Mind's Eye Lush collection and the stamps are from Hampton Arts that I picked up at my local Michael's for like 2.99 you can't beat that and the stamp awesome!!!!
I am off and running again!!!I will be back tomorrow with some Unity!!!



Monday, May 16, 2011

Annabelle Stamps Blog Hop











Happy Monday I am here with another Annabelle blog hop for my card I used The Girl's Paperie DP.I stamped my flower and leaves onto my patterened paper than I used some distress inks to add a little more color to my image and than I just cut them out. Also another fun thing I did with my distress ink is I colored my own white seam binding with it.


Today we are featuring the Daisy Delight stamp set which is one of my new faves I just love this set .


Special this week:
Purchase both the Daisy Delight and Daisy Delight Silhouette for a special price of $19.95!


Come and join us the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month as we have fun sharing a new set with you!


Play along with us for your chance to win the Blog Hop set! How to Play : Playing along is now even easier! You can leave a comment on one or all of the DT blogs and add your name using the Inlinkz tool which can be found on any of the DT blogs.Each Hop a random winner will be drawn and if you've commented on the mystery DT blog then you will be the winner. You can start the hop over at the ABS blog and also check out a couple more sets being released as well!!! If you came from Sue K blog you are on the right path


Your next stop on the HOP Patti Make sure to add you name to Inlinkz for your chance to win this gorgeous set!!!
















Fun With Paper Smooches

Happy MONDAY!!!!


So lately I have had a few extra moments to just have fun and create for me!!Don't get me wrong I love everything that I am a part of as far as DTs but it is nice to be able to make something that is not for a deadline. I know I have said it before but I Love Paper Smooches stamps they are by far my favorite clear stamps to use. I have three cards I am sharing today using these fabulous stamps!!!




Stamp set-Perky Plants


Dp-My Mind's Eye
Stamps-Friendly Flowers
Sentiment Sampler
DP-My Mind's Eye


Stamps-Friendly Flowers
Sentiment Sampler
DP-My Mind'e Eye

These stamps are so much fun to play with I really do look forward every month to getting them in the mail!!!
I will be back later tonight for the Annabelle Blog Hop
Hugs!!





Sunday, May 15, 2011

Tooty Fruity Challenge!!!!

Happy Sunday!!!It's the 15th of the month which means another fabulous challenge over at Unity!!! I love these challenges they are so fun!!

The Challenge make something with some kind of fruit on it.


Life Is Like a Bowl of Strawberries you never

know how ripe you're going to going to get


I used Berry Goof Life for my card I have been wanting to really use this stamp set but I just wanted to use the sentiment since the paper already had fruit on it and I wanted that to be the focal point. I actually cut out a strawberry from the dp and layered the leaves I thought it would make for a great embellishment for my card.


So head on over to the Unity Challenge blog to get all the fun details and we cannot wait to see what you come up with for the challenge!!


Have a great Sunday and I will be back tomorrow!!!

Saturday, May 14, 2011

A Sad Goodbye!!!!

If You are a customer of Paper Maniac you got this little add in your in boxes!!!

With a very heavy heart I am sad to say that Paper Maniac is going out of business. I have been with Paper Maniac from the very start so this is such a hard post for me because Patti the owner is such an amazing lady and a great friend with a big heart!!! She took a chance on me and I will never forget the day i got the email to be on her team I was speechless and so excited and more than anything so honored!!!

Thank You So Much Patti for everthing!!!



Scrappy Saturday Challenge

Happy Saturday!!!! I am back with another scrappy Saturday challenge.

This weeks challenge to use stickers.

The Dt had the pleasure of working with some fabulous stickers I have been a fan of SRM stickers for a long time and I just love them and they are our sponsor this week!!!!





My card is very CAS I think I lost my mojo a little this week which does not happen often to me.

I used a sweet Paper Smooches stamp set along with some SEI DP that I used to paper piece my image. make sure to head on over to the Wee Memories blog for the dt creations they are amazing as always!!!

Also to check out the rules for your chance to win these fabulous stickers!!!
Have a fabulous Saturday!!!!




Friday, May 13, 2011

Annabelle Challenge Is Up a little late!!!




I Used Swirl Tree for the sentiment




I rarely do monochromatic card so this was a really fun challenge for me!!! I used My Mind's Eye for the patterned papers.
How To Play Along : -


We post our challenges every Friday at 12:00pm AEST (AEDT during Daylight Savings).


- Our Sketch Challenge Runs from the last Friday of a month through till the last Friday of the following month.


- Each Friday in between we have themed challenges. To be eligible for the monthly prize of a $20 gift voucher to spend in store at AnnaBelle Stamps you MUST take part in the sketch challenge AND one of the weekly challenges.


- Please link directly to your entry not just to your blog.


- Include a link back to this blog in your post.


- Please don't link to postings made prior to the date of our current challenge. All projects submitted must be new.


- A maximum of 5 challenges may be combined including this one.


- You may enter any challenge several times as long as each submission is with a new creation. - We would love you to use AnnaBelle Stamps, but you can play along without them. For those who use AnnaBelle stamps and upload to the Gallery HERE then you will also be in the running to be our Monthly Guest Designer!


Belles



























Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Hip Hop Thursday!!!

Happy Thursday one of my favorite days to show the Unity love!!!

I decided to do the challenge over at My Unity Place which is embossing I love to emboss and this itty bitty image called Hey Girlfriend was perfect for it!!! I used Cosmo cricket's Upcycle love this fun funky paper and I love that Unity has stamps to match how awesome is that!!!

I am the last stop on the hop but make sure you check out the Unity blog for what's going on!!!

Oh and Unity is over at the Moxie Fab world!!!


Also have you seen these challenges???


Jimmi's KOTM Sketch Challenge
Unity Tweet Challenge there is still time to plaY ALONG!!!!
How about the National Scrabooking Day Challenge??
Also Don't forget to check out My Unity Place there are a few challenges going on over there as well plus tons of Unity Inspiration!!!




One Layer card!!!

I am super excited about this new CAS-ual Fridays Challenge Blog have you seen it yet???Head on over there it's pretty awesome with some pretty amazing designers!!!

I know it's hard to believe I did a one layer card it's not easy to do but I did it!!!

Anyways I got this fabulous stamp set awhile ago at Paper maniac and I am finally getting around to using!!! I really want to play around with my distress inks a little more and that's how I colored the butterflies. Of course now the set is sold out of the store but you can check out some other ones here.










Have a fabulous day!!!!







Monday, May 9, 2011

Party!!!



Happy Monday I hope all the beautiful Mothers had a great day yesterday!!!!

I am here today with a Lawnscaping Challenge. I used the Lawn Fawn set Bake Me A Cake such a fun set and the sentiment is from Just My type. I used the fun Basic Grey DP to paper piece this cake!!!This was such a fun card to make I love the cards we can create just for fun!!!


Have a fabulous day!!!




Saturday, May 7, 2011

There She Goes Mother Of All Blog Hops!!!


Please Scroll Down For Unity or go here


and Wee Memories Post or go here


MOABH Participant Blinkie


DP-collage press


colored with colored pencils




Dp-We Are Memory Keepers


colored with Copics

Welcome to the 2nd annual Mother of All Blog Hops sponsored by There She Goes Clear Stamps! If you’ve arrived here from Megan Lock's Blog, then you are in the right spot! If not, you will want to start back on the There She Goes team blog in order to find out what you need to do to be eligible for the prizes we are offering!
Your Next Stop




Thanks so much for stopping By!!!!













National Scrapbooking Day with Unity!!!!

It's a little hard to see in the picture but the Title reads I can make this!!!



Happy National Scrapbooking day everyone!!! Ok so ya all know I am not a scrapbooker nothing against it but when I started cardmaking that kinda took over my time!!! So needless to say i was a little scared when Angela asked us to make a 8x8 layout of our favorite recipe oh and just so you know I am really not a cook either so yeah this was going to Be a real challenge but a challenge I really wanted to do!!!

I used a Melody Ross Kit along with some Kaiser Craft Dp.


So there you have I did it and I am pretty proud of myself!!!


Here are the details most of the DT did their own fun recipe and page and one lucky and I mean lucky person is going to win this fabulous cookbook with all our layouts and recipes how awesome is that??? Seriously I would love to win this!!!


Head on over to the Unity Blog to get all the details on how you can win this fabulous prize!!

Recipe

1 package(10oz)chocolate chips

1/3 cup whipping cream

1/4cup butter

1 container(3.5 oz)chocolate sprinkles

melt chips with whipping cream and butter in medium saucepan over low heat,stirring occasionally.Pour mixture into pie pan. Refrigerate until mixture is fudgy,but soft about 2 hours

Shape tablespoonfuls of mixture into 1 1/4 inch balls.Place balls on wav paper.place sprinkles in shallow bowl.Roll balls in sprinkles,place ball in candy cases.

Truffles can be refrigerated up to 2 to 3 days or frozen foe several weeks.