More Christmas

Happy Weekend!

I just had a couple more goodies I wanted to share. The Santa one is similar to a card I saw in the Stampin Up magazine but I put my own twist on it, and the other is just a quick card with some Taylored Expressions stamps. I didn't really have time to do any shading with my coloring so hopefully whoever gets it knows I still put some love into it!

Have a wonderful day everyone!

Wish

Hello Blogger Friends!

A little more Christmas magic to share today!

This is one of my new stamps from the Stampin Up Holiday Mini titled Special Season. Its such a pretty set and I plan to use it lots this holiday season. Today I used some SU designer paper, gray cardstock and you can't tell from the pick, but the tree has been stamped in gray and embossed glitter on top of it. Its one of those you just have to see in person to get the real feel of the sparkle and shine :)

Thanks for looking everyone and have a wonderful day! 

Christmas Wishes

Happy Thursday everyone!

I have been adding to my Christmas card pile and loving every minute of it. It is only October and my pile is stacking up nice and high! For once I may not be rushing around at the last minute to get them all finished.

These were put together with a little thought on mailing. So many times my cards are so thick, it is a chore to make sure they are padded enough to make it in one complete piece. I love being able to make them pop, but as with the snowman..The simplicity of this one is what I like best when I finished!

Hopefully I have inspired you with some ideas or even to get working on some cards of your own if you haven't yet!

Have a wonderful day and thanks as always for lQQking

Ruff Day

"Ruff Day" anyone?

I would have to say for me..YES..when I was making this card, I made the mistake of having no idea what paper I was going to use before I picked the stamp and colored it! I searched for about 45 minutes to find the perfect paper. I knew I had a new stack of paper from the scrapbook expo and couldn't figure out where I put it! Thankfully my brain clicked into overdrive and I remembered, found it and finished it up in a flash. Just a few layers and buttons to finish it off.

Paper is from Queen and Co and stamp is from Taylored Expressions. Colored with copics and Stampin up cardstock.

Thanks for stopping by!

Halloween Box in a Bag

Hi everyone!

I did some late night crafting after everyone was in bed and made a few fun goodies. Included in my fun was this box in a bag all ready for halloween. I'm actually most excited because I got this paper on sale yesterday for .20 cents and the little witch was from my halloween stash. I love when I can make goodies that are so cute and budget friendly!

Now to figure out what to fill it with and who to give it too :)

Have a wonderful day everyone!

Get well soon

 Happy Sunday everyone!

I just wanted to share a quick get well card I put together. It's been a little busy the past couple days but I wanted to make sure I got in a little bit of crafty fun for myself. 

Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone, My girls are home tomorrow for the holiday so I'm not sure how much crafting ill get in but I'll sure try!!!

Thanks for looking :)

Hello Happy Blogger Friends!

I made a little fall magic for everyone today. It seems it should be here by now, but luckily we have been enjoying wonderful 70* weather all week. Im not complaining though I would love for mother nature to make up her mind. Sweaters or short sleaves..Not sure what to leave out!

I used a CC Designs stamp for this card and one of my older 6x6 pads from imaginisce "apple cider". Its hard to see but I added a bit of glossy accents to the apples to make them shine..and no gliter on this one..Even I am impressed. Finished off with a few buttons, a bow and some tags. I can't wait to get this one in the mail and brighten someones fall day!

Have a wonderful day everyone, Thanks for looking!

Seasons Greetings

Happy Hump Day Friends!

I'm getting into the Christmas spirit today! 

I have been really excited to use this new paper I got from my last vacation in Myrtle beach. I fussy cut around some of the photos and added some glitter for the snow and glossy accents for the windows. Finished with some bling and ribbon and a seasons greetings sentiment. 

Paper is a Bo Bunny collection and Old olive from Stampin' Up.

Hoping you like it and hopefully I can bring you some more holiday creations soon!

Beauty is God's Handwriting

Hi Again!

How are all of my blogger friends doing today. Its been quite a fun few days here playing with my grandbabies and actually still having some time to myself. I have been doing a good job at making sure I still have my "me" time. I have just been learning to say no a lot more..Its been hard, but it has been worth it for my sanity :)

This card features a few stamp sets. The jar is from "all wrapped up" the sentiment from "God's beauty" and the flowers are from "oh so lovely" The butterfly is a stampin up butterfly punch that I used in both a sponged orange and the raspberry and popped up the wings. The jar is stamped on vellum with gold embossing powder, fussy cut and twine wrapped around the top and added a tag. Its hard to see but the flowers have a touch of glittle and crystal effects. Finishishing touches were added to the background with a little dot stamp.

This one is a little different colors for me, but I hope everyone enjoys it!

Googly Ghouls

Hello Crafty Friends

Halloween is coming and I finally pulled out some halloween goodies! I had lots of fun designing this card using punches, glitter and googly eyes.

My paper is Stampin' Up Limeade and Wisteria. My stamps are Googly Ghouls and Web Wishes..Both Stampin' Up sets. The side is punched with a fiskars grass punch and just a bit of washi tape for a pop of color.

Thanks for stopping by <3 nbsp="">

Friends are the Chocolate Chips in Life

happy crafty day!

Hey Everyone!

I am so excited to share another goodie with you today!

This little sweetie is one of Tiddly Inks digital stamps! Love her..She is called Cookie Bug and I think she is just darling. Coloured her with copics and my papers are from a 6x6 Stella Rose by My Minds Eye. I added a bit of sparkle to her wings because you know I love my glitter..and all love bugs should sparkle :)

Enjoy everyone and thanks as always for stopping by!

Post Card



Well hello blog friends!
It has been a very long time since I've shared my creations. I must say it felt so good to sit down and just enjoy coloring and stamping and just using my imagination. I have missed posting and just sharing my craft with everyone to see. Hopefully everyone has missed me along the way too! I have been creating here and there, but not as much as I want to..or should I say NEED to. I think its what keeps me sane on a daily basis with all of the craziness of day to day life. Somehow I just needed to jump back in the water and know that I could make a difference and get back to being "me" again.

As for my stamps today, I used a couple different Stampin Up sets. Postcard, Postage Due and one of my favorites from my collection..Butterfly of Happiness. I used watercolor paper and an array of Tim Holtz distress inks to get the colored background. I am hoping you like my creation and thanks so much for stopping by to take a LQQK!

My crazy life!

See this enpty blog of mine, I have been through so many life changes this past year I have let it take over my life and what I really love..CRAFTING!

Though I love my new life, somehow I have lost the ability to make time for myself. I need to get back to that place in my life where I can truly make myself whole again! I have been crafting a little from time but just not enough and that needs to change.

I have decided starting as soon as I can, but no later than August 1st, I am making crafting back as a part of my life I let go. I just have to because it really fills a little spot that keeps me happy and mostly sane!

I hope you will follow me in my journey and come back to see my creations as they grow throughout the rest of the year..I appreciate every comment and view and hope I can continue to inspire again!

see you soon with lots of creations!!! <3>

You make me HAPPY

Good morning everyone!

Sweet sweet spring, Kind of wondering right now where it may be? Sometimes I think it's not coming but then there is a beautiful day like yesterday and I still have hope!

We all know that spring is known for it's rain and all of it's beauty that comes with it. Just a few weeks ago everything here was still brown and dead and with a little rain and a bit of sunshine all looks green again!

My sweet little girl is making her own rain for her flower. I just picked up this Digi from Mo's digital pencil and had to play with her right away. My papers are from a sweet stack from heidi grace and I added a touch of crystal effects on the flower pot for a nice shimmer and shine!

I hope everyone finds a little sunshine in there day today!

Happy Mail

Hi everyone!

It's amazing how time flies!I can not believe it's been an entire month again since I have posted anything. I have been up to little projects here and there in my free time and burning the midnight oil to get some fun things finished. With these two little boys running around, I have to take the time when I can. Somehow someway I will get myself back on schedule..As they get older and naps become predictable, I thing free time will get a little easier to come by!

As for today, I had some time this morning to make a little goody from Tiddly Inks. I just love Wryn. She is one of my favorite digi stamps and I am super happy I picked this one up! I love sending snail mail just for fun and this is the perfect stamp and sentiment, I know I will use it over and over!

Enjoy everyone..I will try and bring more creations soon..Or catch up on some pics of some I have been working on all month :)

Roar!

Hello again everyone!

I can't believe it's been just about a year since my 1st grandson was born! He loves dinosaurs so I had to make him a first birthday card with a cutie pie T-REX on it! I used Stampin up set Dinoroar and Taylored expressions embossing folder for my clouds. I cut some triangles for the mountains and added a bit of red drippy Lava with some embossing powder. I think it turned out perfect for him and its too bad he won't be able to appreciate it til he is a bit older..Until then, I know his mommy will love it!

Have a wonderful day everyone..It's almost the weekend!!!!!!!!!

Happy St Patricks Day

Some cricut fun...Use my create a critter 2 for this one!

Have a fantastic day!

I can be me

Good evening everyone!

A little late night crafting brought me to a couple unfinished projects on my craft table. I started this one a few weeks ago, set it aside and finally had a chance to finish it up. I used my Stampin up set "for the birds" and added A LOT of goodies to it. Sometimes I just keep adding and need to hold myself back, but this one I really think turned out okay.

I hope you like it!

Wishing everyone a happy crafty week!

Friends

Hey everyone...

A super springy card to share today! I had no idea what I was doing when I sat down, and somewhere out of my head I came up with this cute spring card. I used one of Taylored stamp sets and the matching dies to cut the flowers and leaves. I just love when some of the simple additions make it magic. I must say, It looks waaaay better in person then in the photo :)

Have a wonderful day everyone!

Friends Always

Oh where oh where have I been!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't believe it's been two months since my last post. I have been crafting, just not as much as I'd hope I can fit in. March for me is all about change. Whatever those resolutions were a couple months ago, the ones that haven't quite made it through have a change to renew. I have been doing a lot of thinking and trying to rearrange my life to figure out exactly what I want out of it. It has been a lot of work, but in my head, I think I finally know. Now just to implement it into a reality and all will be good!!!!

As for my card..YAY! I was able to sit and actually create for more than an hour at a time so it was great when I was able to play without interruption. I knew I had to pull out something fun and summery too! I ALWAYS find my happy place in the ocean themes!

Enjoy everyone and I plan to keep all my promises to myself and take care of me for awhile along with everyone else :)

Life and Friends

Happy Thursday friends!

I was very excited to work on two projects today. I really like my "bee" card, but I promise it is actually much better in person. As for my "life" card, It was definitely out of the box for me, but I really wanted to try something different..I think I like it but it just hasn't quite grown on me yet. I hope you enjoy both of them.

Friends are like Pearls

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!

Welcome 2013!

I honestly am so glad to see a new year. Even though we had many wonderful events this past year, it sure was full of ups and downs. I am happy we are just moving on. The New Year always reminds me to move away from what you can't change and move forward to making everything bright.

One of my New Years resolutions this year is to learn to say no and make more time for myself. It amazes what a small little word can do for a healthy mind sometimes. Part of getting me back means more time to ink it up :)

As for my goodie today, it's for all those who stood by us through it all this past year. I personally have found the real meaning of friendship.

I couldn't help but ring in the new year sitting here while it is 12* outside and make an ocean themed card. The stamp is from Taylored Expressions and I was surprised it was sitting in the back not even inked up yet..Not quite sure how that happened, but she will be inked up quite a bit from now on..I should know better than to shove a mermaid in the back :)

My wishes for everyone is that they always find themselves in their happy place and make the most of of this brand new year and brand new start!!!

Chill Out

A friend of mine was kind enough to surprise me with this adorable Lucas stamp from Kraftin Kimmie stamps. It was fun to do a little paper piecing..I haven't dont that in a while :)

Merry Christmas My Deer Friend

I really love this oldie but goodie from Taylored Expressions stamps. Finding the time to finally sit down and create a more in depth card was priceless..Now to just decide who the lucky friend to receive it will be the more challenging task :)

The Cool Crowd

Another Christmas goodie to share. They may not be getting finished quickly, but one at a time is not too bad :)

Christmas Joy

just a tag to share

Flakes and Thanks

Happy Thursday everyone!

I just wanted to share a couple of quickies I have made the past few days. Crafting during naptime is quite challenging, but I am happy to say, I am squeezing that time in no matter what it takes :)

Enjoy!

Celebrate the season with love

Hi everyone..I just realized it has been a while since I have added anything..I have a few goodies to share, but I wanted to share this darling girl from the paper shelter that I was able to make today..I had a bit more free time than usual, so it was really nice to take my time and colour and have a little bit more fun..I hope you like it..enjoy!

Card Recipe:

Stamps: The paper shelter "warm in the winter"

Paper: SU Regal Rose

Pattern Paper: Peppermint twist

Ink: SU "regal rose" Momento Black

Copic Markers: E00,11,25,29,49,53,55,57  R20,81,83,85  BG 10,11,72,75 W0,1,3

Misc: Dazzling diamonds glitter, bling

Spooktacular Halloween

Happy Weekend everyone!!!

I have been creating Halloween goodies today in a just a small window of opportunity. I used one of my stampendous Halloween stamps and a few scraps I had laying around..I love when I can use up some of those extras!

The photo looks a bit blurry, I will have to fix that..I guess that is what I get using my phone :)

Enjoy and have a super spectacular Halloween!!!

Bugs and Kisses

Good morning everyone...

I have just a sweet little card to share with an image from Tiddly Inks called bugs and kisses. I picked this one up a while back and it's been sitting on my craft desk just waiting for me. I decided today was the special day it was going to make it to it's final destination.

I kept it pretty simple, not really my intention, but after I added the ribbon, it just looked complete to me. I guess certain cards just need to stay that way in my mind :)

Enjoy and have a wonderful day!

Card Recipe:

Stamps: TIddly Inks "Bugs and Kisses

Paper: SU Marina Mist

Pattern Paper: Basic Grey 6x6 Lauderdale

 Ink: Momento Black

Copic Markers: YR 68 Y35  R20,22,24,27,29  E00,11,30,31,55,57,95,97

Misc: Red Ribbon

Give Thanks

Hello everyone!

Well, I must say it doesn't really feel much like fall outside today since it's going to be a rare 80* later this afternoon but I found these adorable embellishments at the store the other day and couldn't wait to dig in. I loved the look on this little girls face and she couldn't be more ready to give thank! I used just a regular 6x6 fall pack by imaginisce and some extra bling of course :)

Enjoy your afternoon and any beautiful weather you have left where you are..unless it's nice and warm where you are, you make me jealous!!!

Embrace 3x3 mini album

Hi again everyone!

I finished another project tonight!

My friend Jacque shared a tutorial on these cute 3x3 mini albums she made and I figured I just had to try it! It looked pretty easy, and yes it was, but somehow these quick projects somehow take me more time to think and gather supplies so it takes me just a little longer than planned!

I used some old TAC paper for this one, looked like a perfect fit! I think I may take another stab at this one but get it straight in my head first :)

Have a wonderful day everyone..I am watching my sweet grandbabies tomorrow, so hopefully I can squeeze in a little crafty time too!

Here is the tutorial I used

Climb a Tree

Monday has been quite productive for me today! With both mommies having their babies, I have had quite a bit of time to just explore all of the treasures calling my name :)

I used one of Taylored expressions stamps "up a tree" and some cosmo cricket paper. I love the sentiment stamp too! I also added a little embossing to the tree to give it a little extra pop. I think everyone should be inpressed..not one touch of glitter added..that was really hard for me, but I did it!!!!

Have a great rest of the day..I am going to go find something else fun to make <3>

Paper journal

Happy Monday everyone!

I have had a lot of fun this weekend trying to get into my craft mode! I found this great tutorial a couple months ago and have been wanting to try it. I finally sat down and finished a few projects. One is the super fun journal made from 3 sheets of 12x12 papers. I loved the beautiful print on this Bo Bunny paper and knew it would be the perfect paper to use for the journal! Best of all, it's a project you can sit down and finish in one sitting :)

Here is the tutorial I used..I hope you get a chance to try!

 

Holidays of happiness

Hi everyone, I just want to share another holiday card I have put together. I'm doing pretty good on these, I almost think I may get them all finished by the end of next month :)

Have a wonderful fun filled day!

Boooooooo

Hey everyone...my not so spooky Halloween card is made using my new SU goodies "Googly Ghouls" ;)

It's been a crazy day around here with my two grandbabies but I was able to squeeze out a little goody. I was actually quite impressed with myself using not so familiar colors for me..see Ivan step out of the box once in a while.

enjoy everyone and have a fabulous day!!!!

Wishing you holiday happiness

I really like this one. Sometimes simple really works out. enjoy everyone.

Tis the season

I'm so excited to add another Christmas card for the year. I'm on a roll now :) You can never go wrong with house mouse, just love them!!!!

Create a scene and sad goodbye

Hello everyone,

I hope everyone is doing well. Over at the Squiggles headquarters we are showing off some of our final submissions as design team members there. I have been saddened that with many hard decisions in life, my dear friend must close her doors to her squiggle stamps site. Not only has it been a privalage to design with her stamps, but to get to know her and the whole team this year has been a blessing in my life. Many things come along in life and we have to make changes and I with her the very best with her new adventures. My heart will always be with you!

You can still stop by the store and grab a few items before time runs out. 

Merry little Christmas

my first Christmas card of the season. I'm feeling pretty good about officially getting them started now, lets just see if I can really get them finished in the next two months...that is the real challenge :) have a good day everyone!

Thanks

Well, being a new month, I have decided I must take better care of my blog. It's one of those things that have grown dear to my heart and I love sharing all of my work with everyone. I have actually been working on a lot of projects, but somehow they just haven't made it over, I am going to change that and make sure I share with everyone once again.

Today's little goodie to share is a digi stamp from the paper shelter. I only have a few of them...so far, but aren't they just darling? At first I thought it was missing a bit of something and I couldn't figure it out, but it really is growing on my now and I really love it, I hope you do too!!!

you're a lifesaver

I have been able to craft a lot more lately... this time having fun playing with my Taylored Expression stamps! I can't believe sometimes how long it will take me to finish just one card or project and the amount of mess that comes with, but it sure is fun :)