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