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Imaginisce Berrylicious Just Peachy Layout

2011-06-14T14:23:00.003-05:00

I have been featured this week as a Guest Designer on The Crafty Scrappers Blog. You can find these layouts displayed at the store in Waxahachie, Texas. To get your hands on the fabulous paper & supplies, be sure to click on the link above...Happy Shopping!!

IRELYN - 12x12 layout, Imaginisce Berrylicious Just Peachy patterned paper, fancy ribbon, chipboard stars covered in patterned paper, chipboard border for journaling

Scalloped edge punch

Flowers made with scalloped punches, buttons & hemp cord

Banner made with LilyBeeDesign patterned paper, alphabet stencils & ink, Jillibean Soup twine and plenty of dimensions

Thank you for stopping by...

Imaginisce Animal Crackers Pixie Sticks

2011-06-14T14:01:00.004-05:00

SIBLINGS - 12x12 layout, Imaginisce Animal Crackers Pixie Sticks patterned paper

Vellum, dimensionals, circle punches & edge distresser

Banner was stenciled with ink, ribbon, scalloped circle punch, buttons & twine

Scallop & fancy border punches, green gems

For inspiration & supplies check out The Crafty Scrapper site.

PHOTO by Stephanie, Eye Candy Photography

Karen Foster Page Pin Ups Layout

2011-06-14T13:17:00.003-05:00

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT - Imaginisce Animal Crackers Pixie Sticks & Come One Come All patterned papers, Tim Holtz Alterations Movers & Shapers die cut, Maya Road Trinket Pin Antique gem

Chipboard, inks & stamps

Paper flowers, black rhinestones, rounded corner punch, Karen Foster Page Pin Ups & ribbon

Guest Designer featured at The Crafty Scrapper

PHOTO taken by Stephanie

Imaginisce Berrylicious Berry Patch Layout

2011-06-14T12:55:00.004-05:00

CUTE - 12x12 layout, Imaginisce Berrylicious Berry Patch & Just Peachy patterned papers, ribbon, scalloped circle punches, stencils & white ink, green gems

Tim Holtz Alterations On the Edge die cuts, scalloped & fancy border punches

Trinket star pin

Edge distresser & Tim Holtz Inks

This cute summertime patterned paper can be found at The Crafty Scrapper store in Waxahachie...check out their blog and store online by clicking on the link above.

PHOTO taken by: Stephanie

Imaginisce Animal Crackers Come One Come All

2011-06-14T12:39:00.004-05:00

MONKEYING AROUND - 12x12 layout, Imaginisce Animal Crackers Come One Come All patterned paper, ribbon, edge distresser

Star stencil with Tim Holtz distressing ink, chipboard

Tim Holtz texture fades Bingo, twine, ticket corner punch, border punch, stamp

You can find the supplies and layout displayed at The Crafty Scrapper.

Happy Birthday Card

2011-06-14T12:24:00.002-05:00

Imaginisce Animal Crackers Pixie Sticks patterned paper, happy birthday stamp, scalloped oval punch, scalloped edge punch, ribbon

Inside of card

Fancy Pants Beach Babe Layout

2011-06-14T12:03:00.003-05:00

You can check out my layouts and the supplies to make them at The Crafty Scrapper in Waxahachie, Texas. Also, click on the link above to see their blog.

BUTTERFLY KISSES - 12x12 layout, Fancy Pants Beach Babe patterned paper, Tim Holtz Alterations On the Edge die cuts, ribbon

Chipboard & vellum

Prima Pebbles Cailloux butterflies, linen thread & dimensions

Fancy Pants Beach Babe Layouts

2011-06-14T11:18:00.004-05:00

My scrapbook layouts have been featured on The Crafty Scrapper Blog, you can click on the link above to take a peek into their world.

PRINCESS OF THE POOL - 12x12 layout, using Fancy Pants Beach Babe patterned paper, Tim Holtz On the Edge & Crown die cuts, square scalloped punch, jewels, chipboard, flowers, trinket star pins, grosgrain ribbon

Every other scalloped square was popped up using dimensionals.

REFLECTION - 8x8 layout, Fancy Pants Beach Babe patterned paper, circle punch, scalloped edge punch, jewels

Journaling stamp, button, Tim Holtz distressing ink

Glitter & regular chipboard letters and jillibean soup twine

Homemade Graduation Centerpiece

2011-05-26T17:46:00.004-05:00

It's definitely time to celebrate! I have completed all my graduation orders for this year and I am ready to enjoy the Graduation Festivities for my oldest nephew. This one is for you, Zac!! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments and can't wait to see what the future holds for you. Enjoy every moment and Congratulations on your Graduation!! =)

Ladybug Baby Shower

2011-04-16T17:00:00.000-05:00

Baby Hope's Welcoming Shower was a huge success! She is such a good baby and I cannot get over how fast she is growing.

The cake was deliciously yummy and turned out really cute. It was Amaretto flavored cake with a raspberry filling. And I just love the ladybugs on top.

The food consisted of: Meat & cheese trays, vegetable & dip trays, chicken salad sandwich tray, pickles, olives, crackers, dips & chips and plenty of fruit, including strawberries, grapes, pineapple, apples & caramel dip

The name banner was hung on the beautiful mantel.

Baby Girl Card

2011-04-15T23:00:00.000-05:00

Card measures 4 x 4 inches, Tulip stamp is from A Flower for All Seasons from Stampin Up, along with the Designer Series Paper - Loves Me. Baby stamp is from Mega Mixed Messages from Papertrey Ink.

I used a 2 inch scalloped punch and dimensions to pop it up.

Ladybug Diaper Cake

2011-04-14T14:58:00.006-05:00

I am very pleased with how my first diaper cake turned out. I wasn't sure how many diapers I was going to need to make the three tier cake, so I bought a box of 96 diapers and it was more than enough.

I did not want to use the standard rubber band method of rolling each diaper individually. Instead I staggered each diaper and fanned them out evenly to create my layers.

I used a 2 1/2 inch ribbon to keep the diapers together and tight, then followed up with an inch and a half of the sheer ribbon in an alternate color. The ladybugs were cut with my Cricut.

Baby Shower Banner

2011-04-06T13:13:00.004-05:00

As the Lady Bug Shower approaches, I wanted to share the banner I made for my sweet friend's new baby. I used the Mini Monograms Cricut cartridge for the scalloped squares and cut them at 5 1/2 inches using the shadow feature.

The letters were cut at 3 1/2 inches with the Elegant Cakes cartridge. I used white glitter paper from Die Cuts With a View.

Pink and white twine was threaded through each square and then finished off with miscellaneous ribbon.

I used eyelets to give the cardstock a more secure and professional look.

The patterned paper is Deja Views - The Sharon Ann Collection. The lady bugs were cut at 1 inch using Walk In My Garden cartridge.

Thanks for stopping by...

The Crafty Scrapper Announcement

2011-04-03T12:55:00.005-05:00

Yeehaw!! I received great news and wanted to share the excitement. This awesome scrapbook store: The Crafty Scrapper ~ in Waxahachie, Texas chose me as a GUEST designer for an upcoming month. I am super excited to be featured next to these amazingly talented group of people and can't wait to get CRAFT'N!!

Be sure to check out the link above to get inspired or stop by their store if you are in the area. Their shipping is very reasonable if you are not local and they always have the "latest" products.

Ladybug Invitations

2011-03-20T16:28:00.005-05:00

I'm so excited to help host a shower for my dear friends who recently adopted a baby. She is their first child and what better way to introduce her than to have a "Welcoming Shower!" The ladybugs were cut using my cricut and the embossing was done with my cuttlebug.

I adhered a tiny poem under the wings, then attached the wings to the ladybug using a brad. The wings rotate completely around making the poem visible.

I also adhered the party details to the "belly" of the ladybug, which fit perfectly. These invitations fit well into a standard A-2 size envelope.

4 down and 26 more to make...

Damask Texture Fade Card

2011-03-07T16:03:00.003-06:00

I just love the pink and green combo, especially with Spring just around the corner. The embossed background is "Damask" - one of Tim Holtz texture fades.

The stamps and inks are from Stampin Up along with the ribbon.

This is the inside of the card.

Simple But Sweet

2011-02-14T00:51:00.003-06:00

Oh the joys of Valentine's Day! It's the day some of us receive that beautiful bouquet of red roses or the standard heart shaped box of chocolates or even that singing "Love-O-gram" delivered directly to the office so that everyone within earshot will know just how much you are admired on this special day! Yes, that has happened to me before and no, he's not the one I married...lol.

If you are looking for something simple but sweet, this is it. Just enough chocolate to enjoy and not send your sugar levels over the edge. This tiny little box stands at 2 x 2 inches and will hold 2 of these cute heart shaped Hershey's chocolates.

As many of you know, I am a huge fan of Chic'n Scratch. She makes the cutest projects ever! These boxes I made are one of her latest creations and if you click HERE you can check out her video.

I did not use the brads for the closer since I had so many to make. I attached the heart with some tacky tape and made sure the box opened and closed correctly.

So take the time to stop and smell the roses, eat a piece or two of chocolate, sing along to a happy love song, or just smile because it's Monday...Happy Valentine's Day!

Ink Pad Holder

2011-02-12T17:32:00.004-06:00

My ink pad bin needed a serious make over and as you can see I needed something that would hold a variety of brands and yet keep them close at hand. While doing a web search, I found this amazing project from Stacey King. You can check out her blog HERE for instructions on how to make this inexpensive ink pad holder.

Thank goodness my Handy Hubby was able to make this for me. I am so pleased with how it turned out.

There is a lip at the top that holds ink refills, stickles or other miscellaneous items.

The dividers are perfectly spaced to hold a variety of ink pads.

This Ink Pad Holder was definitely the perfect fit for my scraproom. It sits on my table, directly under my cardstock shelves and is within arms reach from where all the magic happens. :)

February Birthday Cards

2011-02-12T17:01:00.003-06:00

I just love these scalloped pre-cut cards and envelopes from Stampin Up. They are great to have handy when you need to make a quick card. These are a mini base card and most of the paper used to embellish them can be found in your scrap bin.

Patterned paper is from Stampin Up, along with the scalloped punch and stamp.

The stars patterned paper is from Die Cuts With a View - Doodlin' Around Stack.

Super Bowl In Dallas

2011-02-02T16:16:00.004-06:00

So I'm not really a football fan, but hubby convinced me that driving out to the Dallas Cowboys Stadium a week before the Super Bowl might make for a "once in a life time" photo opportunity. HA! I think he meant he might not ever experience the "hoopla" of a Super Bowl this close to home again. Apparently, we weren't the only ones! Regardless, we had a fun time and I love how my photos turned out.

Here are just a few of the photos I wanted to share.

A close up above the main entrance

I love the giant trophy signage on the stadium windows.

This is my favorite photo of the stadium taken as the sun was going down and the lights came on.

Thanks for checking out my photos!!

S'mores Birthday Invites

2010-11-17T18:15:00.003-06:00

I had an interesting challenge from my sister in law this week. She wanted invitations for my nephew's upcoming Birthday. Since the adults will light a Bonfire in the Birthday Boy's honor, I thought the S'mores would be a creative addition to the invitation. She loved the idea and volunteered to help...I most definitely could not pass up that offer!!

We completed 27 boxed invites measuring 2 x 3 1/2 inches. The box is made from Kraft cardstock and I was able to get 2 boxes from one sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 paper. The fire was cut with the Cricut and the "Birthday Fun" stamp is from My Pink Stamper. The handle is 18 gauge aluminum wire.

The invitation stamp is from Stampabilities.

S'mores packet is tied with hemp and fits perfectly in each box.

Thanks for looking...enjoy the rest of your week!

Trick or Treat Boxes

2010-10-26T22:16:00.002-05:00

I really enjoyed making these Halloween boxes and they hold quite a bit of goodies, too. The kiddos will definitely love them! The boxes are filled with snack size gold fish, teddy grahams, rice crispy treats, peanut butter crackers, raisins, gum balls and candy bracelets.

Each box is made from a full sheet of 12x12 card stock, scored at 3 & 9 inches, turned and scored again at 4 1/2 & 7 1/2 inches. The corners are carefully folded as it forms the completed box. I attached eyelets on each side for the handle (rebar tie wire).

I used my Cuttlebug to emboss the spider web and skull, then inked them to bring out the embossing. The spider, bats, ghosts and skull images were cut with my Cricut.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Halloween!

Halloween Treat Box

2010-10-12T17:23:00.004-05:00

Halloween is such a fun time at our house and I just love handing out candy and seeing all the interesting costumes. As I was searching one of my favorite blogs for inspiration, I came across this video/project and decided to give it a try. I love how it turned out and can't wait to make more. I'm pretty sure my nieces and nephews will enjoy them filled with lots of goodies! (click on the link above or visit mychicnscratch.com for instructions)

The box is made from a 12x12 piece of card stock and the handle is rebar tie wire. I used the Cuttlebug Spiderweb embossing folder and inked using Martha Stewart Sterling Metallic ink. The spider and bats are from Cricut Paper Doll Dress Up cartridge. The skeleton stamp is Twick or Tweet from Stampin Up along with Eggplant ink.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Woodgrain Texture Fades Card

2010-09-08T14:15:00.006-05:00

Good afternoon everyone! It's definitely been a Tim Holtz kinda day! Okay, maybe not a whole lot of TH, but just enough to give this Halloween card a bit of a rustic touch. The woodgrain look is a Texture Fade from Tim Holtz along with brown ink.

I used a scalloped punch for the 3 dimensional pumpkin

And the stamp is from Stampin Up. Thanks for looking and have a great week!

Baptism Card

2010-08-26T09:00:00.000-05:00

We were invited to attend a baptism for an 8 year old dear friend. So, with the help of My Pink Stamper, I was able to create this darling card to celebrate this special day.

The image is from Paper Doll Dress Up (cut at 4 inches), the dress is cut from Die Cuts with a View glitter paper, the scalloped square punch and ribbon is from Stampin Up along with the patterned paper - Afternoon Tea, sentiment stamp is from Papertrey Ink - Mega Mixed Messages and the doll face is from Peachy Keen Stamps.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Summer Photo Contest

2010-08-25T13:17:00.005-05:00

HONORABLE MENTION - Pool Time Fun

Our view from the Royal Gorge Train in Colorado

DH reading the "Legend" of Monument Lake in Colorado

As Summer is coming to an end, I thought I would post the photos I entered in a contest. The winners were announced and printed in our local newspaper and I'm super excited to have received Honorable Mention with the photo of my youngest niece.

Tim Holtz Alterations Regal Crest

2010-06-12T21:08:00.004-05:00

This is the first time I have ever used a Sizziz Die and oh my gosh...it was much simpler than I thought. The scary part is now that I have figured it out, I want more DIES!

This is a regular A2 size card. The image is Tim Holtz Alterations "Regal Crest." The ivy and shield were cut out of brown cardstock and the banner in light blue. I inked the ivy in green and the shield in dark brown with black around the edge. The banner is also inked in dark brown. The background paper is Basic Grey "Motifica" and the letter C is from my Thickers stash. Congratulations is a My Pink Stamper stamp. I also used pop dots to give the shield and banner some dimension.

Thanks for stopping by and hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Tim Holtz Alterations Texture Fades

2010-06-12T20:41:00.005-05:00

These are the new Tim Holtz embossing folders. I was so happy to get my hands on this set, but will be even happier when my other 3 sets arrive in the mail.

This is a sample I embossed to give you a better view. I used brown cardstock and then inked over the top of the embossed image. This folder is called "Bingo" and fits perfectly on an A2 card.

This folder is called "Patchwork" and also fits an A2 card. I used the same brown cardstock and then inked in dark brown. I added a touch of red to this one.

These folders seem to emboss a little deeper than a regular cuttlebug folder. Which makes inking much easier. I think these will look great on a scrapbook layout.

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Goodies

2010-06-12T20:21:00.004-05:00

I found these great Tim Holtz items in the tiny town of Whitesboro, Tx and can't wait to create something fabulous with them!

I can't get over how beautiful these buttons are. The ideas are endless!

Tissue Paper Flowers

2010-06-02T11:54:00.003-05:00

I am so happy to show off these beautiful tissue paper flowers that my super creative Sister-in-law (Stephanie) made. She says they are really easy to make, so I'll have to give it a try sometime.

Aren't they the cutest?! They are even more cute when my 4 year old niece carries them around the house all day...lol.

This is also another one of Steph's creations...a photo/memory board. She totally read my mind! I've been wanting to make one to go under my cabinet in my scraproom and haven't gotten around to do it. Hmm...maybe I can convince her to make one for me! =)

Hope you have enjoyed this episode of "Steph's Creations"... Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Graduation Images

2010-05-27T18:00:00.005-05:00

I have been cutting and adhering image after image and I am LOVING it! I am so lucky to have meet some nice people through my blog and with Graduation just around the corner they have definitely kept me busy with my Cricut!

These are just a few snapshots of what I have been up to lately. And believe me, if I could send you a completed centerpiece by mail AND in one piece, I would do it...othewise, the next best thing are the images! =)

Happy Graduation to those who are celebrating in the days/weeks to come!!

Elegant Cakes Cartridge - Winner

2010-05-20T16:57:00.004-05:00

Yippee...I am super excited to receive the cartridge I won from Provo Craft today! During the Cricut Cake reveal on HSN, Provo Craft was giving away prizes on the Message Board. We had such a fun time answering "Cake" related questions and watching the Cake in action on HSN. The cakes looked FANTASTIC!

So, here is the cartridge I won and although I didn't purchase a Cricut Cake that night, I am still happy that this cartridge can be used with my Expression!

The images are amazing and I think they will look great on a beautiful layout or card. This cartridge also has a Font and I can't wait to use it!

Thank you very much, Provo Craft...This is a FABULOUS addition to my cartridge library!!

Super Scrapin Mom of 2

2010-05-19T23:20:00.003-05:00

Not sure how else to get a hold of you, but I have been trying to comment on your blog and I'm not having any luck. Hope you will see this...

Thanks,

Mother's Day Boxes

2010-05-08T02:15:00.024-05:00

These cute boxes are simple to make and it's a good reason to use up your scrap paper!

Patterned paper is from Teresa Collins, rhinestone, stamp and punches are from Stampin Up.
Patterned paper is from Basic Grey and I made the flower out of tissue paper.
Another flower made from tissue paper, patterned paper from Stampin Up.
Each box holds 3 Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares.

Instructions on how to make these cute little boxes are on my February posts.

Happy Mother's Day, Ladies! Hope you all have a wonderful day. =)

Post It Note and Pen Holder ~ 4x4

2010-05-08T01:31:00.005-05:00

I wanted to make some note holders for the 4x4 post it pads I had handy. Well, apparently I am not good with measurements! After 4 tries, I finally had a stencil that was a keeper!

I was able to use several of my scraps to finish decorating these holders.
I even added a slot and inserted these awesome pens made out of recyclable paper from this really cool company.

Stamps, paper and punches are all from Stampin Up.

Thanks for looking and have a great weekend! :)

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!

2010-05-04T16:15:00.003-05:00

Well, maybe NOT an actual chicken dinner, but something much much BETTER! (lol) My aluminum foil card was chosen as the winner of My Pink Stamper's Challenge #3. You MUST check out her blog to see all the AMAZING projects everyone had submitted. The talent is overwhelming! And the prize is 8 Cuttlebug Folders...Yippee!
So for this challenge we had to "Think outside the box." Do something that you would not normally do or add something fun and crazy. I used my Fleur De Lis cuttlebug folder to emboss a piece of aluminum foil and adhered it to the card with my ATG. I also used Accent Essentials Cricut cartridge to cut the image and adhered with dimensionals. The stamp and punch set are from Stampin Up.

A big thanks to everyone who has stopped by my blog and left such sweet comments. I appreciate every single one! :)

NSD ~ Challenge #12 ~

2010-05-01T22:02:00.002-05:00

Challenge #12 - Critter-licious, use an animal or critter - Used Pagoda cartridge for this card, paper is Basic Grey, stamp and ribbon are Stampin Up.

WHEW...I survived National Scrapbook Day...Thanks for visiting my blog and I appreciate the wonderful comments!

P.S. Welcome new followers!! :)

NSD ~ Challenge #10 ~

2010-05-01T20:06:00.002-05:00

Challenge #10 - May Day, flowers or something springy - Used Just Because Cards for the tree, made my own tulips and used stamp from MPS.

NSD ~ Challenge #9 ~

2010-05-01T18:50:00.003-05:00

Challenge #9 - Take Shape - Shaped card using the star from Old West and the Guitar from Hannah Montana. Used stamp from My Pink Stamper "Everyday Occasions."

NSD ~ Challenge #8 ~

2010-05-01T17:55:00.003-05:00

Challenge #8 - Love My Color (monochromatic)

NSD ~ Challenge #7 ~

2010-05-01T17:09:00.003-05:00

Challenge #7 - "Hey Dad" - Shirt card for my dad

Oh My Gosh...

2010-05-01T15:09:00.004-05:00

I can't believe it's after 3 o'clock!! These challenges are kicking my butt! I don't think I have ever scrapped this fast EVER, but I am having a blast challenging myself. Thanks Robyn!!

Now time for a lunch break and looks like I need to tidy up a bit...lol.

Thanks to everyone who has "checked out" my projects thus far! :)

NSD ~ Challenge #5 ~

2010-05-01T15:00:00.004-05:00

Challenge #5 - Teacher Appreciation Purse - I used a white lunch sack in between the two circles to make a gift purse that you can fill will goodies. The circle was made with Accent Essentials and the pendant was made with Locker Talk. Stamp, paper and ribbon are from Stampin Up.

NSD ~ Challenge #4 ~

2010-05-01T13:58:00.004-05:00

Challenge #4 - Least used cartridge - Animal Kingdom

NSD ~ Challenge #3 ~

2010-05-01T13:00:00.004-05:00

Challenge # 3 - "Think Outside The Box" - Embossed a piece of foil using my cuttlebug & cut the Fleur De Lis from Accent Essentials cartridge.

NSD ~ Challenge #2 ~

2010-05-01T12:01:00.004-05:00

Challenge #2

National Scrapbook Day ~ Challenge #1 ~

2010-05-01T11:03:00.003-05:00

I am participating in a National Scrapbook Day challenge over at The Pink Stamper (Check out her blog) and this is for Challenge #1.

Ooh~la~la...Happy Birthday!

2010-04-28T18:51:00.003-05:00

It's a good thing that the birthdays we celebrate (in my family) in April are females. These Stampin Up stamp sets are perfect for this occasion and I just love how the cards turned out. The border punch is from Martha Stewart. Paper and ribbon are also from Stampin Up. Thanks for stopping by...

Strike A Pose

2010-04-17T17:10:00.008-05:00

April showers bring...cute layouts?!? It's a rainy day here in Texas and a perfect time to scrapbook.
I made these cute little tulips with 3 circles cut out at the same size, using my George Cricut cartridge. The two on the sides are folded in half and the center circle is folded into a cone shape. I inked the edges and assembled, using ribbon for the stems and leaves.

Font is from the Hannah Montana Cricut cartridge, along with the butterfly below.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Stampin Up "Sunny Day" Birthday Card

2010-04-09T18:49:00.004-05:00

It's great having these wonderful card kits on hand. I tend to not make cards until I need them and even then I wait until the last minute to put something together. This kit was purchased from Barb, aka Snowmanlover. You can click on her name to see all the goodies posted on her blog.
Have a terrific weekend!! =)

Cosmo Cricket - Material Girl - Flowers

2010-04-08T02:47:00.003-05:00

I'm really digging the Material Girl Paper from Cosmo Cricket. I love double sided patterned paper but have a hard time choosing which side to use!

This is perfect for my hand made flowers because you can see both sides of the pattern. I used a scallop and circle punch from Stampin Up.
For this particular flower I used a distressing tool around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by! =)

Cosmo Cricket - Material Girl

2010-04-06T04:50:00.005-05:00

I was able to get my hands on this new paper from Cosmo Cricket back in February and can't believe it has taken me this long to put it to use! I used my Cricut and Winnie the Pooh Font to cut out the word "cute" and doubled up on the letters to give it some dimension.
I used twine for the buttons at the top of the page. A heart punch from Stampin Up, then filled the heart with buttons.

The flower was made with a circle punch and double sided patterend paper.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Easter Goody Bags

2010-03-25T17:06:00.008-05:00

With nieces and nephews and friends with kids, I am always looking for a different style of goody bags to make. These cute Easter bags were made using white lunch sacks, my wonderful Cricut and my handy ATG. The concept came from this awesome blog...Chic 'n Scratch...be sure and check it out, the projects are fabulous!

I used Storybook Cricut cartridge for the two sides of the bag and Stretch Your Imagination for the bunny. The stamped eggs in the background and Easter wishes are from Papertrey Ink. and the stamped basket is from Stampin Up.

Thanks for looking! Have a wonderful weekend! =)

Friday's Fabulous Flowers

2010-03-19T18:25:00.007-05:00

As our Spring Break winds down, I couldn't end the week without posting something crafty. I just love this flowery stamp set from Stampin Up and thought these cards were perfect for today's post.

Thanks for stopping by!

Spring Has Sprung...

2010-03-14T16:20:00.003-05:00

Spring is definitely in the air! I am so amazed at how beautiful the Bradford trees look this time of year, so I grabbed my camera and thought I would share these photos with you.

Even the bird posed for this picture...lol.

Thanks for looking & hope you all have a wonderful week!

Happy Birthday

2010-03-11T00:55:00.005-06:00

Today is my DH's birthday and since we have a yellow and black lab, I had to include them on this card.
This is a simple "guy" card I put together and used a few pop dots to give it some dimension.

Inside of card - used the paw print for the doggies.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! =)

Check This Out!

2010-03-08T22:36:00.002-06:00

For those of you who enjoy a great opportunity to win some fabulous "blog candy," this is definitely a must to check out! Click HERE for the details and be sure to take a look at all the awesome projects she has posted. Oh and did I mention she has terrific offers!! =)

Pretty In Pink

2010-02-28T02:26:00.008-06:00

Isn't my darling niece a DOLL?! I created this layout for a 12 x 12 black shadow box that will be displayed in my scraproom.
I used 5 inch sheer ribbon, folded it in half and stiched it to create the pendants. Then added pink satin ribbon to one.

The special princess note and patterned paper is from Teresa Collins' new line "Chic Bebe Girl." The lettering is from Storybook cricut cartridge and the flowers are made by me. The black rhinestones are from Queen & Co. and the rhinestones in the flowers are from Stampin Up.

Thanks for visiting and have a great day! =)

New Home

2010-02-17T18:06:00.006-06:00

A young couple very close to us has purchased their first home, so after going through my Cricut cartridges, this is what I came up with. The birdhouse is from "Stretch Your Imagination" and the birds are from "Home Decor."

Congratulations stamp is from "My Pink Stamper," patterned paper (red) is from "DCWV" (green) is from Stampin Up and I also used hemp twine to fill the center of the birdhouse.

Inside of card

Thanks for visiting and hope you have a wonderful day! =)

Happy 19th Birthday!

2010-02-15T19:40:00.003-06:00

Our Valentine "baby" of the family (my niece) turned 19 yesterday. She is enjoying her first year of college life, but is technically a Sophomore (due to the extra courses she took her Senior year in High School) AND she made the Dean's List last semester. We are so proud of her and happy we could celebrate this SPECIAL day with her!!

Used the "Spring Card Kit" that I purchased from Barb (aka Snowmanlover). She is a fabulous Stampin Up demonstrator and a wonderful person. I am CRAZY over the card kits she puts together! Makes it super easy for me to whip out a card when I need to.

Thanks for stopping by and have a terrific week! =)

Smile Across the Miles...

2010-02-15T19:28:00.003-06:00

Stamp Set "Everyday Button Bits" from Papertrey Ink.

Patterned paper "Shades of Spring" and Ribbon from Stampin Up

Cuttlebug "D'vine Swirl" folder

Buttons from Making Memories

Hemp Cord from JoAnns

Congrats!

2010-02-15T19:09:00.003-06:00

Stamp sets: Simply Said & Well Scripted

Patterned Paper: Sending Love Specialty

Trio Flower Punch & Ribbon all from Stampin Up

Doggie Snow Day

2010-02-12T10:54:00.003-06:00

We woke up this morning to a beautiful blanket of snow and our 4-legged furry kids just loved it! The area must have had between 8 to 10 inches, which is unusual for us here in Texas. Thank you to the newspaper carriers who bundled our newspaper into a bright orange bag which made it much easier to find in the snow covered yard...lol.
This is our boy Kasper

And this is our girl Bailey

What a cute face!

Hope everyone has a safe and fun filled weekend!! =)

Our Snow Day In Texas

2010-02-11T13:32:00.003-06:00

I just love it when we get snow in our part of the state! I know...it's not as much as other parts of the U.S. are getting, but we sure welcome it every chance we get.

And it is still coming down...

Stay warm everyone!! =)

Birthday Boys in Texas!

2010-02-07T16:29:00.003-06:00

The Old West cartridge is perfect for some TEXAS themed birthday cards. The background paper (both cards) are from Cosmo Cricket, stamp and label punches are from Stampin Up and the embossing was done with my cuttlebug.

Thanks for visiting and have a great day! =)

Happy Birthday Cowboy!

2010-02-05T14:27:00.004-06:00

February is a busy month of birthdays in my family. Not sure if EVERYONE will be lucky enough to receive a homemade card from me, but at least I'm one step closer to getting them done...lol. Used "Old West" cartridge, patterned paper from Cosmo Cricket, Birthday stamp from My Pink Stamper and "Stars" cuttlebug folder.
Inside of card: Boot from "Old West" cartridge and stamp from Stampin Up

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend! =)

Love Is In The Air...

2010-01-25T18:47:00.004-06:00

Is it obvious that I am ENJOYING Valentine card making a little too much?! (lol) It must be the LOVE that is in the air...or the simple fact that I {heart} this paper!
Patterned paper is Die Cuts With a View
Ribbon, Stamps and Red Cardstock all from Stampin Up
Materials used for this card are all from Stampin Up

Used Word Window and Modern Label punches from Stampin Up

Thanks for stopping by and please leave a comment to let me know you were here. Have a wonderful week! =)

Sweetheart Box Tutorial ~ Part 1 ~

2010-01-19T21:43:00.005-06:00

For those of us who do not have a Gypsy or DS, this is a quick and easy way to make a cute little box. To start off you will need two pieces of solid cardstock, double-sided sticky tape and a way to score the paper. The rest you can embellish any way you prefer.

Top piece is 4 7/8 x 4 7/8

Bottom piece is 8 1/2 x 3 1/4

Sweetheart Box Tutorial ~ Part 2 ~

2010-01-19T20:04:00.008-06:00

The first piece of cardstock will be cut at 4 7/8 x 4 7/8

Score all 4 sides at 15/16

Score each corner square diagonally (from the corner score lines to the actual corner of the cardstock)

The second piece of cardstock will be cut at 8 1/2 x 3 1/4

Score lenghwise at 1/2, 3 1/2, 4 1/2 and 7 1/2

It will look like the above photo

Take your first piece of cardstock and fold the two sides inward. Now flip over and adhere two strips of double-sided tape to the top and bottom. Position the longer cardstock with the 1/2 inch score line to the top (this will be the flap) and adhere the first piece to it, as shown. The score lines MUST line up on these two pieces for the box to function properly. Open the two sides and and adhere a tiny strip of double-sided tape to the 4 INSIDE (triangle shaped) corners.

Sweetheart Box Tutorial ~ Part 3 ~

2010-01-19T19:36:00.008-06:00

The box is formed, you can leave as is for a "collapsible" box or add 4 more strips of adhesive to make it "NON collapsible."

Take the 1/2 circle (cut with my cricut - George cart), your paper piercer and find the center of the box front. Pick out a brad and attach.
This is how you will fasten the lid of the box.

Now you can decorate the top of your box

And don't forget to fill the box for your sweetheart!

Have fun creating and thanks for stopping by. =)

Valentine Sweetheart Boxes

2010-01-18T20:54:00.003-06:00

These are great little boxes to give your sweetheart for Valentine's Day. They are super easy to make and tons of fun to decorate.

I used brown cardstock for this box along with patterned paper from SU

I made the flower using a scalloped punch and added a rhinestone to the center

The box ends up being approximately 3 1/4 x 3 inches and stands a little over an inch tall. The lid is fastened using a circle and brad. Easy to open and close!

Thanks for dropping by! :)

Love You Much...

2010-01-17T18:18:00.004-06:00

Speaking of love...I just LOVE the card kit my friend Barb (aka Snowmanlover) put together for her Stampin Up customers. For those of us who are "card challenged" this is definitely a terrific purchase! I used the cardstock and ribbon, along with the actual base for the card that was included in my kit. Did I mention the envelopes are also included...what an AWESOME kit! I used the "love you much" stamp set for this card and colored it in with the SU markers. The felt flower and leaf are also from Stampin Up.

Thanks for stopping by! :)

My New SU Goodies are Here...

2010-01-16T18:33:00.017-06:00

You have got to see this GORGEOUS patterned paper in person! The glittery shimmer is hard to capture on camera but you can still see the wonderful double-sided designs.
Scalloped circle flower with rhinestone

Unmounted stamp - "Well Scripted"

"Chocolate Chip" - Satin Ribbon

Designer paper - "Sending Love"

Stamp set - "Holiday Best"

(Inside of card)

Unmounted stamp - "Well Scripted"

"Pretty in Pink" - Satin Ribbon

3 Heart Punch

Thanks so much for stopping by! :)

Whooo loves U ...

2010-01-13T19:01:00.004-06:00

I DO!!!

Valentines Day will be here before you know it so I am super excited to get started with my cards. I have one down and umm...several to go...lol. I used Storybook Cricut cartridge for the owl and paper is Stampin Up and Die Cuts with a View. The ribbon is also from Stampin Up along with the hearts punch.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your week! =)

Personalized Glitter Ornaments

2009-12-12T22:28:00.005-06:00

If you are looking for a simple and inexpensive project to make for the holidays...this is the one!! All you need is glitter, clear glass ornaments and Pledge Floor Finish.
I also used vinyl to personalize each ornament for my family and friends.

The letters were cut using my Cricut and Storybook cartridge.

For a quick how to video go to the "Christmas with the Cricut" blog.

Weaving a Christmas Wreath...

2009-12-11T12:51:00.004-06:00

Have you ever logged onto You Tube in search of one particular thing and find that you have gone way off track? Well, that's how I found this great little video on "Ribbon Weaving" and figured I might as well give it a try. Not bad for a first time weaver...lol. It's a very simple technique and when you connect the two ends it makes a perfect little wreath. I added a bow to mine and red pearls for berries.

To check out the video click HERE

Thanks for stopping by and hope you all have a wonderful weekend! =)

Welcome to my home...

2009-12-09T15:52:00.003-06:00

I have thoroughly enjoyed the "blog tour" of everyone's homes in the last few weeks. From elegant to whimsy and modern to retro...it's interesting to see the Christmas spirit viewed through other people's eyes. Although many of us will never meet our "blog friends" in person, this is definitely a great way to welcome us all into your lovely homes.

Thank you to EVERYONE who has welcomed us all into their homes this holiday season! :)

Give a Gift of Cards...

2009-12-09T00:54:00.005-06:00

I made these cards to give away (as a set) to a few of my closest friends for Christmas. The tin box is from Stampin Up, along with the paper, ribbon and punches. The stamps I used are from PaperTrey Ink along with Stampin Up.

Thanks for looking and hope yall have a wonderful week! =)

Simple Holiday Cards

2009-12-04T15:07:00.004-06:00

East Texas Holiday Spirit

2009-12-04T14:08:00.010-06:00

What a great way to get into the Christmas spirit than a visit to "Santa Land!" DH and I were in East Texas on Wednesday and couldn't resist stopping by. Santa Land is a tiny little spot off I-20 near Lindale, Texas. It is a drive thru maze of Christmas lights and Holiday decorations. As you drive under this huge wreath of lights, there is a sign letting you know to tune in your car radio to a specific station as some of the lights are syncronized to the music.
Tunnel of lights

If you are ever in or around this part of East Texas, take a moment to stop by and enjoy the wonderful lights and Holiday spirit.

It's a Girl Thing...

2009-11-22T14:00:00.006-06:00

I have always loved everyone's take on the gift card holder purse and decided to make one myself. I wasn't quite sure about the dimensions but wanted to utilize as much as I could of the paper. I ended up with 4 different sizes and overall I was happy with the end results.
Paper is from Stampin' Up "Junior Varsity"
Stamps are from Paper Trey Ink "Mega Mixed Messages"
Scalloped & Circle punches are from Stampin' Up
Ribbon & Velcro are from JoAnn's
I also used one of the marquees from the Storybook Cricut cartridge for the flap on the purse and used a small piece of velcro to keep it fastened.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful week!

OMG...has it been this long?!?

2009-11-04T17:28:00.003-06:00

Just a quick little note to my "blogging buddies"...The month of October has come and gone and not one single post from me, it's definitely been a crazy-craft-free month!! My father had a terrible fall on October 3rd and was in the trauma unit at one of the local hospitals. He had some bleeding in the brain, fractures on his neck and spine, broken bones on his face and a broken arm. He is home now and doing much better but still has a long road to a full recovery. We are very thankful for the many prayers and well wishes we have received...the power of prayer is truly amazing!

I have missed visiting everyone's blogs and plan on catching up ASAP! Can't wait to see what you "crafty" gals have been up to. Hope yall are having a great week! =)

Birthdays & Chocolate

2009-09-28T12:57:00.010-05:00

Who doesn't LOVE a good old fashion Hershey Bar?! Definitely NOT anyone I know...lol. I thought it would be cute to "dress-up" a candy bar to match the homemade birthday card. And my sock monkey stamp set from Stampin Up was perfect for this.
Modern Label & Word Window punches are from Stampin Up. Ribbon is "Organdy Autumn Garden" from Close to My Heart. Thanks for stopping by and hope everyone has a great week! =)

Quick n Easy Birthday Card

2009-09-25T00:20:00.005-05:00

Papertrey Ink has this cute little stamp set called, "Everyday Button Bits." Instead of using a button on the topiary, I used my scallop circle from Stampin Up to make a flower. Then I added a couple of dimensionals to pop it up. The "Birthday Wishes" is also a stamp from Papertrey Ink. Ribbon is from Michaels.

Thanks for stoping by...

My Halloween Cards

2009-09-21T01:47:00.014-05:00

I enjoyed working on my Halloween cards over the weekend. Although my scraproom is still under construction, I'm happy to say that Hubby has completed and hung my second shelving unit! I will post pictures once I get everything organized.

So, back to my cards...lol. I used the sweet treat cups and made each card refillable. Since Halloween is still over a month away, I wanted to be able to fill the cups with M&Ms just before I hand them out. I also saw the cutest 3D pumpkin card on the Cricut MB the other day and had to give it a try...not too bad for my 1st try...lol. Definitely check out Jennifer's site (HERE) to see where this idea originated...plus she has some awesome crafts to view!
Used Stampin Up! "Twick or Tweet" - "Little Boo" - "Holiday Best" stamps and Martha Stewart drippy goo punch

Added Pumpkin Pie striped ribbon, also from StampinUp!

"Cast a Spell" paper from StampinUp!, "Twick or Tweet" stamp set

Thanks for looking and hope everyone has a great week!! =)

Who needs Ty Pennington when you have a DH like mine...

2009-09-08T01:58:00.015-05:00

We made a decision this past spring that we were going to turn one of our guest rooms into a Scrap Room. What is the point of having two guest rooms when there are some nice hotels nearby...lol. (I'm sure my guests will appreciate that comment) Plus, my crafting supplies have been multiplying like crazy, so it was definitely time! I just never thought it was going to take us this long to get started with the painting. Oh well, what better time to start, than a holiday weekend.

REAL men will paint PINK...lol or was it because it's actually called "Strawberry Splash" and not PINK?! :)

Poor hubby definitely had an interesting challenge to complete. I knew in my mind what I wanted...sturdy shelving that would hold LOTS of 12x12 paper!! Well, after a few weeks of measuring, a few trips to the lumber store and a whole lotta saw dust...hubby completed the unit of my dreams...lol. And since he did such a wonderful job, we've decided that a second unit would be even better! Here he is installing the first unit to my newly painted wall. The second unit will hold 12x12 AND 8 1/2 x11 paper. Can't wait to see how that one will turn out!

Installing the dividers that will hold the 12x12 paper

The second shelf that DH is building will fit to the left of this cabinet. It will also have 12 slots for more 12x12 cardstock along with 12 slots for 8 1/2x11 paper. Although my craft space is not complete...I'm happy to say,at least part of it is functional! Thanks for looking :)

Sweet Treats Workshop

2009-09-05T22:06:00.008-05:00

I had some Happy Halloween Fun today at Barb's...aka Snowmanlover. She hosted a Sweet Treats workshop at her home and showed us how to make some Halloween goodies. The newest and "hottest" thing out there right now are these sweet treat cups! Aren't they just adorable?! We made Halloween cards using these cups and put candy corn inside. Barb even showed us a cute little technique to allow access to the candy without tearing up the card...how cleaver is that!

You HAVE got to visit her blog (click here) to see all the wonderful cards she has made using the sweet treat cups. This is definitely a MUST HAVE!! And for those of you who are new to card making...you can't go wrong with this...simple and fun to make! Barb is such a joy to know, extremely helpful, very knowledgeable and just the sweetest person ever!

Close up of stamped image & sweet treats cup

Side view of sweet treats cup

Decorated Candy Bar Treat

Close up of stamped Halloween images

We also made these cute little "Lollipops"

It was such a pleasure getting to meet a few more MB ladies today. It's always fun to chat with others who share the same hobby and I look forward to seeing them again. Thank you Barb for the FUN day! =)

"Googlie Eyes"...my Sock Monkey can see now...

2009-09-04T19:32:00.006-05:00

I have some birthdays coming up and thought I would continue "practicing" my card making skills...or lack of...lol. I added some "googlie eyes" to this monkey and I'm really liking the new look. I also used my Cuttlebug and the D'vine swirl folder, SU punches, stickles, ribbon and dimensionals.
I've had the Martha Stewart drippy goo punch for quite sometime now and finally got a chance to use it. While surfing the MB, I noticed a post with everyone's creations using this punch...gotta say, the CREATIVITY in this post is amazing! So thanks everyone for showing us your "drippy goo" ideas and giving us tons of inspiration!

Thanks for taking the time to look and hope you all have a wonderful Holiday weekend!

Crafting Cards For Dummies...

2009-09-02T02:03:00.008-05:00

Seriously, does anyone know if this book exists? I was so excited to get my goodies and start my card making that I failed to realize I still need MAJOR help! I will definitely be counting down the days to Barb's workshop on Saturday. I need all the help and tips I can get!!

So my plan was to make a set of 3 cards to give my Mom. Then make another sock monkey card for a MB friend. Of course the SM card was the easiest since I pretty much copied my previous one that Barb helped me with. But as you can see, I struggled with the other 3...PLEASE, any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated! :)

Sock Monkey + Snowmanlover = Super Fun Time

2009-08-27T22:46:00.005-05:00

I had a fabulous time with Cricut MB member Snowmanlover! I knew there were quite a few MB girls in the area, but today I finally got to meet Barb in person...what a JOY! Barb was kind enough to invite me over to teach me how to make this cute sock monkey card...and I had a BLAST!! Those of you who know me, know I am NOT a card maker, I have attempted to make a few cards here and there but nothing has ever turned out as cute as this. (if I do say so myself...lol) Thank you so much Barb, I enjoyed meeting you and spending the afternoon with you and thanks for letting me play with your stamps! I definitely look forward to attending your next workshop and meeting a few of the other MB girls.

**Be sure to visit Snowmanlover's blog by clicking HERE to check out all of her AMAZING work...you are gonna just LOVE her cards!! =)

Look what I got in the mail...

2009-08-24T14:20:00.006-05:00

My wonderfully talented blog-friend Lindsey sent me a fabulous gift. My very own Cricut Head magnet! As if that wasn't enough...she even personalized a magnet with my name on it...what a sweetheart!! She also enclosed this super cute card and as you can see, they are PROUDLY hanging on my refrigerator. Thank you so much Lindsey, your friendship means the world to me! =)

Road Trip 2009

2009-08-09T19:14:00.012-05:00

I'm still excited about using my scrapbook convention "stuff" and the Rusty Pickle goody bag was perfect for this layout. The letters for Road Trip were in an Alpha Coupon booklet from Rusty Pickle that I cut out and inked all sides. The background paper is from Cosmo Cricket and called Halfway Cafe: Amarillo. It has a beautiful distressed look about it, that I just love! I also used Lyrical Letters cricut cartridge for Summer and 2009 along with some dimensionals for the 2 photos with the gold border.

We tried to snap a photo of each state we visited, but as you can see, we did not get all 8 states! I think it's still a perfect cover page for the remainder of our vacation pictures.

Thanks so much for looking! =)

The Circle of Friends Award

2009-08-04T11:08:00.009-05:00

How exciting to receive this award from such a sweet and talented lady...Sandy. She is 100% encouraging and such an inspiration to us all. I am absolutely honored to have Sandy in my "circle of friends!" Be sure to check out her beautiful work by hopping over to her blog (HERE)...it's definitely AMAZING!!

The 5 people I will pass this forward to, are:

1. Linzie

2. Magoo

3. Meg

4. Melissa

5. Jeannie

Go ahead, check out their blogs and be inspired by their fabulous designs.

Now, for the rules to this award: To pick up the Circle of Friends Blog Award cut and paste the award logo and use it on your own blog. Nominate 5 other bloggers you feel have become part of your circle of friends. Link to your nominees within your blog post. Include these instructions on how to pick up the award in your blog post. Link back to the person who gave you the award in your blog post, to show your appreciation. Comment on their blogs to let them know they've received the award.

8 States in 14 Days...

2009-08-03T17:37:00.004-05:00

...and 3,500 miles later...it's great to be back home!! We had a wonderful time on our vacation and the weather was fantastic. White water rafting in Colorado, Kenny Chesney in Cheyenne, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Sturgis in South Dakota, and a detour with family and good friends in Iowa and Kansas.

I have missed all my scrapbooking friends and can't wait to get caught up on everyone's blogs. =)

Slowly But Surely...

2009-07-13T13:59:00.005-05:00

With vacation just around the corner, I was able to squeeze in a tiny bit of scrapbook time. This is Irelyn (my youngest niece) with Grandma at her 3rd birthday party. Just a little information, for those interested...Abuela is Spanish for Grandmother and the kiddos call her Buela for short.

The glittery letters are actually chipboard from Melissa Frances, which I purchased at the scrapbook convention last month and the rest is from the Pooh Font Cricut Cartridge. I also used Walk in My Garden for the flowers at the bottom of the page.

Thanks so much for looking! :)

Irelyn's 3rd Birthday

2009-06-26T20:58:00.003-05:00

I was able to complete another layout of my niece's 3rd birthday party. It's definitely been a slow going scrapbook summer thus far, as I have not had much time to scrapbook lately. I still have a few more photos from the PARTY that I plan to get done before we go on vacation next month...wish me luck!! (lol)

Used: Lyrical Letters (loop dee loo), Accent Essentials, Doodlecharms, stickles & bling!

Happy Graduation Christian!!

2009-06-26T20:21:00.003-05:00

I had a request from one of my best friends to make a "tin" for her niece's graduation. Can you believe it made it to Houston in one piece?!? :) I was definitely happy to hear that she LOVED it!!

Cartridges used: Locker Talk, Hello Kitty Greetings & Pooh Font

SWEET

2009-06-13T22:56:00.010-05:00

I was able to use some of the NEW paper I purchased at the Scrapbook Convention along with some stickles. As you can see, I am still in the process of completeing the layouts from Irelyn's 3rd birthday party and hopefully they will be done soon.

Thanks to DH for capturing her SWEET lil face as she opened her presents...priceless!!

Used Lyrical Letters & Accent Essentials...thanks for looking! :)

Great American Scrapbook Convention

2009-06-06T14:00:00.003-05:00

What an adventure!! I finally made it to a Scrapbook Convention (in Arlington) and I had a GREAT time! I had no idea what to expect but as you can see, I definitely found some things I just HAD to have...lol. Good thing they only come to town once a year!

Check out this black bag ($29.99). The bag was sealed with zip ties, to conceal what was inside and we were told that each bag contained $125.00 worth of goodies. All these Heidi Swapp items were in the bag...

ScrapN T-shirts

2009-06-06T13:36:00.007-05:00