Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Jumper Fun - Scrapbook layout


I'm still having fun scrapbooking lately.  Taking a break from cardmaking is doing good for my soul.  These picture are from 2011.  Can't believe how fast time flies.  Tonight we are taking this princess to a hockey game for the New Years celebration.  Hope you all have a safe and happy New Years Eve.
I would like to submit this layout into these challenges:
Cutie Pie - Anything but a Card

Sunday, December 28, 2014

Magnet Fun with Madi Scrapbook pages


Madi wasn't even a year old yet in these pictures and fun game in the kitchen was sliding the alphabet magnets off the fridge and waiting for someone to put them back on for her.  =)  I'm taking a break from the card making to do some scrapbooking.  I am way far behind.  Time to get in gear.
I would like to submit these scrapbook pages into these challenges:
That Craft Place - Anything Goes
The Corrosive Challenge - Anything Goes
CRAFT - Anything Goes

Thursday, December 25, 2014

It's a...GIRL!


I have to figure out how to take better pictures for my scrapbook pages.  If any of you have any ideas, please share them.  I use a light box for my cards maybe I need to make a larger box for my pages?  Anyway, this page has my granddaughters sonogram pictures.  I'm sure you can't see it but the arrows all point to the word "GIRL".  Yeah!  I was so excited.  After raising boys I deserved this little angel to love and spoil.
I would like to submit this layout into these challenges:
CRAFT - Anything Goes
Crafting for all Seasons - Anything but a card
Stick It Down - Layout
Use Your Stuff - Anything goes
The Corrosive Challenge - Anything goes

Madi loves peaches


Today I was able to spend most of my day scrapbooking.  Our Christmas isn't till this weekend so I made the most of my day.  This is a 2 page layout.  I can't seem to get a good picture of the two pages side by side so this will have to do.  This is my granddaughter and boy did she love peaches.
The second page of this layout shows her with a rib bone.  This was before teeth.  We would clean off the bones and she would love to suck on the bones. 
I would like to submit these scrapbook pages into these challenges:
Creative Knockouts - Anything Goes
Diva's by Design - Anything Goes
Stick It Down - Layout
That Craft Place - Anything Goes

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Merry Christmas!


Merry Christmas everyone!  I hope you have a magical time!  I have a card to show you today made for a Christmas present hop for Alyce of Kit and Clowder.  Merry Christmas Alyce I hope you are having a wonderful time with this present. =)  I used the brand new image from 2 Cute Ink.  This darling bear is called "Cinnamon Bear love poinsettias".  That name fits him perfectly!  If you are hoping and have come from Fiona's Blog than you are on the right track.  If you have just happened to stop and visit me you can start the hop at Mari's blog.  I am the last stop on the hop and hope my card is a fun end to a fun hop.  Merry Christmas again to you all!
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Ruby's Rainbow - 1 Image, 2 DP, 3 embellishments (jewels)
Just Inspirational - Christmas
Card Mania - Christmas
Crafty Cardmakers - Christmas
Dream Valley - Christmas
CAS on Sunday - CAS Christmas
Come and Get It - Christmas
Crafty Hazelnut - Christmas
A Crafty Mess - Traditional Christmas
Brown Sugar - Christmas

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Enjoy this Day Notepad


Hope all your Christmas planning is done and you are able to relax and enjoy the season.  I have spent the last couple hours making this project and really enjoyed it.  This sweet image is from Karleigh Sue Digis.  She is called Ice Skating.  I purchased the notebook from the Dollar Store for a dollar.  Used up some scrap ribbon and colored this cute girl and now I have a gift like no other.  Right now over at the Not Just Cards challenge  Karleigh Sue is sponsoring.  So come on over and join in the fun for a chance to win some free Karleigh Sue images!
I would like to submit this notepad into these challenges:
Paper Minutes - Notebook
Sweet Stamps - Anything but a Card
Crafty Boots - Winter Wonderland
Cutie Pie - anything but a Card
Love To Create - Winter Days
Sentimental Sundays - Anything but a Card
Stampin Sensations - Winter Wonderland
All Sorts - Last Minute Gifts
Fussy and Fancy - Snowflake and Ribbon

Thursday, December 18, 2014

White Christmas


Happy Delightful Thursday!  Today I have a White Christmas card for you.  I used the image Ribbon Ornament from Digital Delights.  I used the Martha Stewart branch punch to try and make it look like the ornaments are hanging in a tree.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Crafting by Design - Embossing
Sisterhood of Crafters - Christmas Song (White Christmas)
Try It On Tuesday - Winter White
The Paper Girls - Ornaments
All Sorts - White Christmas
Crafty Calendar - White on White

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Snowflake Hair Clips


Yesterday I made these adorable snowflake hair clips for my granddaughter Madi.  She always comes over to have supper with us on Tuesday evening so I put them on her a took a picture.  

I found a tutorial on You Tube how to make them.  They are made out of ribbon and each has a gem in the middle.  She loved them and they are perfect for her Christmas outfit.

I would like to submit these snowflake hair clips into these challenges:
Cutie Pie - Anything But a Card
Merry Monday - Winter Wonderland
Not Just Cards - Anything but a Card
Use Your Stuff - Anything
Cupcake Inspirations - Winter Wonderland
Fussy and Fancy - Snowflake and Ribbon
Stamping Boutique - Anything But a Card
Little Red Wagon - Snowflakes

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Winter Birthday


I have a fun winter birthday card to show you.  This cute penguin is part of a set from Doodle Pantry called "Winter Birthdays".  I just love the sentiment, it is perfect for a winter birthday card.  I paper pieced the balloons and his scarf.  The clouds were just chalked in.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Crazy 4 Challenges - Winter Theme Birthday
Just Add Ink - Sketch
Seize The Birthday - Birthday
Southern Girls - Celebration
Creative Moment - Winter

All is Calm


I am trying to have a "All is Calm" day today.  Life can go by so quickly and with so many things to do things can become stressful.  So, today I decided no shopping and no crowds just to enjoy the day and I am.  The card below was perfect for my stress free day.  The set is called All is Calm and from Doodle Pantry.   I used the outlined version but the tree does also come colored.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
CAS on Sunday - Sketch
Come and Get It - Christmas
That Crafty Place - Christmas
Crafty Hazelnut - Christmas
Sweet Stampin' - Oh Christmas Tree
A Crafty Mess - Traditional Christmas Colors
Brown Sugar - Red, White, and Green
Crafts 4 Eternity - Christmas
Crafty Catz - Christmas
Jingle Bells - Christmas

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Little Reindeer


Isn't this little guy just so sweet.  He is the Little Reindeer from 2 Cute Ink Digital Stamps.  That big head cracks me up.  I think this card will go to my 9 year old nephew.  I think he will like the jingle bells.  I did hot glue them down but they still jingle. =)
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Scrapbooker PhD - Christmas Critter
Cute Card Thursday - Bells and Bows
Dream It Up - Cute and Quick
The Male Room - Christmas

The real meaning of Christmas


We all get swept up in the hustle and bustle of the season.  It is nice to slow down and remember the real reason for the season.  This beautiful image is from Doodle Pantry.  The set is called Season of Wonder.  The sentiment I used is from the set called Blessed Christmas.  I am not a CAS card maker but I loved this layout and really love it with this image.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Creative Knockouts - 'Tis the Season
Crafters Cafe - Christmas
Fab 'n' Funky - Christmas
Crafty Cardmakers - Christmas

Snowman Bag


Happy Thursday!  Can you believe it, another week almost gone?  Today I have an adorable little Snowman Bag to show you.  This adorable snowman is part of a set from Digital Delights, the set is called Christmas Toppers.  The white bag came from the party section in Walmart.  I couldn't resist but to put buttons on the bag.  I am going to give this to my Sister-in-law, she is going to use it for a gift for someone.
I would like to submit this project into these challenges:
Crafting for all Seasons - Anything Christmas but a card
Sisterhood of Crafters - Christmas Song (Frosty)
Digi Choosday - Christmas decoration
All Crafts Challenge - Anything but a Card
Cutie Pie - Anything but a Card
Not Just Cards - Anything but a Card
The Paper Girls - Small Gift
Come and Get It - Christmas

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Love and joy come to you


Love and joy come to you.  Does that make you start singing?  It sure did me.  This cute skating penguin is from 2 Cute Ink.  He is called Ice Skating Penguin.  I think he is just so sweet.  The sentiment is from one of those dollar sets at Michaels.  It is kinda hard to read here. 
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Cardz 4 Guyz - Winter Critters
Just Inspirational - Things with Wings
Stick It Down - Sketch
Craft Hoarders - Celebrate the Season
Crafty Boots - Christmas
The Crazy Challenge - Christmas
Use Your Stuff - Red and Green
Cupcake Inspirations - Red, White, and Green
That Craft Place - Christmas
Crafty Hazelnut - Bright Colors
A Crafty Mess - Traditional Christmas Colors

Monday, December 8, 2014

Holiday Partridge


Happy Monday!  Christmas time is coming so fast!  So much to do and so little time.  The card I made today is using the Doodle Pantry set called Holiday Partridge.  I used one of the pre-colored images.  I love this blue and brown together.  I did not print the digital paper that comes with the set.  This is stuff I have had in my stash for - well, a long time. 
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Craft Your Passion - Non-Traditional Christmas colors
Love To Create - Non-Traditional Christmas colors
The Paper Players - Black Tie card (fancy)
Sweet Stampin' - Things with Wings
Fussy and Fancy - Happy Holidays
Jingle Belles - Christmas 
Fab 'n' Funky - Pre-Colored Image


Saturday, December 6, 2014

Happy Brrr-day


Do you need a fun image for a winter birthday?  If so, Deedee's Digi's has a new adorable set.  This polar bear is part of a set called "Happy Brrr-day".  There is a boy and girl image with different images you can place in their hands.  A lot of fun!  This is also the set that I received for free for joining in her progressive challenge.  You will want to check that out too.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
All Sorts - Animal Magic
Alaphabet Challenge - v for variety - 3 different DP
Daring Cardmakers - Blue and Red
Winter Wonderland - North Pole with polar bear
4 Crafty Chicks - Animal
Seize the Birthday - Birthday
Southern Girls - Celebration
The Male Room - Masculine Ribbon
Deedee's Digi's - Happy Brrr-day

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Christmas Angel


Do you ever wonder what a real angel will look like?  This beautiful angel is from Karleigh Sue's Digi's.  She is called Angels Voice.  Right now we have a Autumn/fall color challenge going on.  This card would work great.  We would love to see whatever you are making in the warm fall colors.  I would love to have you join us so we can see what creations you are working on.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
CRAFT - Christmas
Scrapbooker PhD - Shaped Card
Color Throwdown - Silver, gold, brown, and white
Crafty Creations - Embossing
Little Red Wagon - Things with Wings
Clear It Out - Circle and sparkly
Tuesday Throwdown - Bling it On
Love To Create - Shaped Card
Love to Scrap - Shaped Card

It's Delightful Thursday!


Happy Delightful Thursday!  It's the first Thursday of the month so that means a new release from Digital Delights.  My image is called Maizy Elf.  Isn't she a darling elf!  I couldn't resist but using these colors.  Love the pink, red, and green together.  Hope on over to the Digital Delights blog to see all the new images.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Crafting For All Season - 'Tis the Season
Stamping Sensations - Christmas

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Birthday Pug


Awe!  This is the Birthday Pug from 2 Cute Ink.  We are hosting a challenge right now and want to see your pets.  Any kind of card just show casing an animal that could be a pet.  I love the colors of green and pink together so I had to go with that for this fun card.  I would love for you to come on over and join in the challenge fun and play for a chance to win FREE 2 Cute Ink Images!
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Creative Card Crew - Birthday and Sentiment
Tuesday Morning - Sketch
Top Tip Tuesday - Buttons
Perfectly Rustic - Any sentiment but not Happy Birthday

Amazing Grace winter card


When you read this sentiment does the song start running through your head?  It does me and the story of how the song came to be.  To me personally this sentiment is very calming, very reassuring.  This sentiment along with 7 other sentiment, 1 image and 3 digital papers come in the Daily Devotion set from Doodle Pantry.  The set is new this month and just released.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Ruby's Rainbow - Just Because
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Dream Valley - Blue
My Craft Spot - Sentiment is the Focus
Technostamper - Sketch
Sentimental Sundays - Lots of Layers

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Snowman Poop


I have a fun project for you today.  I usually don't have this many pictures in my posts so bear with me.  I have made some adorable covers for a Tic Tac box.  The circles on the front and the snowman poop poem on the inside are Free - woohoo gotta love that!  The link to those are HERE.  Scroll down the link to find the snowman poop ones.   Now I did see this idea on you tube.  However, the gal that did the video her dimensions did not work at all for my tic tac boxes.  So I will give you my dimensions and how I made these.  First off, tic tac's come in different size boxes.  As you can see in the picture below.  The box I decorated was purchased by itself.  The box on the left came in a package of three containers.  So, before you go and cut and score all your covers make sure to measure your box.
My tic tac box is 2 1/2 inches tall and 1 1/2 inch wide.   My paper is doubled sided paper.   My cover is 2 inches tall and 4 1/2 inches long.  You will score at 1/2, 2, 2 1/2, and 4.  As you can see from the picture I places the cover just below the opening flap on top.  So that way you can keep the cover on the box and still get to the mints.  The little strip of paper, which is the other side of the paper, is 1/2 wide and 4 1/2 inch long.  I glued this on after I did the scoring and folding.  I did not score this little strip just folded it with the cover. 
The string holding the cover closed is glued underneath the poem.  I used a brad to hold on the snowflake die.  The end of the string is wrapped around the brad underneath the poem.  The string then wraps around the box twice and wraps around the brad to hold the box closed.  You can see the string coming out from behind the poem in the picture below. 
Lastly I had to show you a close up of the poem.  Not sure if you have seen this before but I loved this project and I am planning on making more.  But, I will need to change my dimensions for the smaller boxes. 
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Cardz 4 Guyz - Use favorite Christmas color combo (red and green)
Digi Chooseday - Christmas
Just Inspirational - Snowflakes (Provo Craft die)
Shopping Our Stash - Use something you received for free
All Crafts Challenge - Anything except a card
Not Just Cards - Anything except a card
The Paper Girls - Small gifts
Come and Get It - Snowpeople

Monday, December 1, 2014

December Newsletter Freebie from 2 Cute Ink


Did you get your newsletter from 2 Cute Ink?  If not, you didn't receive this darling image for free.  All you need to do is sign up at the 2 Cute Ink Challenge.  This little cutie is called Playtime Winter Penguin.  Heidi also has new images to start off the month.  They are all so cute, more must haves. =)
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
Craft Hoarders - Celebrate the Season
Just Us Girls - Anything
A Crafty Mess - Anything
Brown Sugar - Anything
Crafty Catz - Anything
Clear It Out - Winter with snowflakes

December Release at Doodle Pantry


December 1st?!?!  Can you believe it??  I am having trouble accepting it. But, even if we are not ready it is here.  Today is release day at Doodle Pantry.  The set I used first this month is called Milk and Cookies.  I colored the set but it also comes in a colored version.  Those cookies look good enough to eat.  Hop on over to the Doodle Pantry store to see all the new sets for December.
I would like to submit this card into these challenges:
CAS on Sunday - CAS for Kids
Christmas Card Challenge - Anything Christmas
Crafts 2 Celebrate - Waiting for Christmas
The Ribbon Girls - Christmas
Crafty Calendar - Christmas
Crafty Hazelnut - Santa's on his way
Fussy and Fancy - Happy Holidays
Jingle Belles - Christmas Food
Aud Sentiment - Any Christmas sentiment
Crafting for all Seasons - Tis the season