Creating Memories...

Happy Friday!!

2011-01-07T10:56:00.000-05:00

TGIF!! Although, I have to work tomorrow, so it's not "really" the "weekend" for me! LOL But that's OK... I'm off today! :)

Today I'd like to share a 12"x12" layout I created the other day to fulfill a few challenges. :)

These are two of my furbabies... Fred (right) & Ginger (left)

Supplies Used: K&Company Patterned Paper, DCWV Cardstock, Altered Prima Flowers, American Crafts Rub-On Alphas, Stamp Effects Scrappy Cat Stamps, StazOn Ink, Martha Stewart Large Border Punch, Cricut Expression, Accent Essentials Cricut Cartridge

The above layout fulfilled 3 challenges! (Love when that happens! LOL) 1) The "What's New Wednesday" for 1/5 at Cookin' Up Creations. 2) The Sketch Challenge at Blue Moon Scrapbooking. 3) The "All About Scallops" challenge at The EK Success Flock Forum.

I'd also like to share another page for my daughter's recipe book! This is one of our family favorites! :)

Supplies Used: K&Company Patterned Paper, DCWV Cardstock, Generic White, Silver & Black Cardstock, Cricut Expression, From My Kitchen Cricut Cartridge, Fiskars Border Punch

Well, that's it for today! Hope you all have a wonderful day!!

A little tease...

2011-01-03T08:22:00.001-05:00

Good Morning!! It's Monday morning, kids are all back to school & hubby & I have the day off! WOO HOO! LOL I am looking forward to some quiet time to get some thing organized & maybe do a little scrapping!! My latest project is a cookbook for my daughter. No idea when it will be finished, but I'm having fun making it!

I've only done one page so far... one of my favorite recipes... The proportions of the page are a bit off, as I changed my mind in mid-layout as to what size & what album I was going to use. I will end up matting this one on cardstock & finishing the book in an 8x8 format that will allow me to slide the pages into sheet protectors. TFL!

Supplies Used:

K&Company patterned paper, generic ivory cardstock, Stampin' Up! border punch, DCWV cardstock, misc. silver cardstock, Cricut Expression with "From My Kitchen" & "Hello Kitty Font" cartridges.

OK, So... I promised a little tease... How about a sneak peek of the newest Range Kit that will be available this month at The Scrappers Outlet! I had so much fun working with this fun, colorful kit, & it was from a company I hadn't worked with before, but I'm sure some of you will recognize it...

This kit should be available in The Scrappers Outlet on-line store very soon!!

Thank you all for stopping by & Have A Great Day!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

2011-01-01T10:02:00.001-05:00

Good Morning All & Welcome to 2011!!

I don't know about you, but the past few years have been tough on my family & I'm looking forward to a fresh start in 2011! And, Praise the Lord, things are already heading in that direction!! My husband has gotten a full-time job with AWESOME benefits!! We are hoping to move in the next few weeks, into a bigger, nicer place. I may even get a car in early 2011!

As for my scrapping.... well, I think I'll be taking a break from Design Teams. I'll finish out my term with my current team & then just do some scrapping for me. I also want to try to jump start my Stampin' Up! business & cake business in 2011!! If anyone is interested in a hosting a Stampin' Up! "Catalog" party, let me know! There are some great hostess benefits & the brand new Sale-a-bration starts this month also... more chances for FREE stuff!! So please contact me through my personal Stampin' Up! web-page!

Thank you all for continuing to follow my blog, even though I have been very bad about keeping it updated! That will change in 2011 too!! Have A Wonderful Day!!

Do a little shopping for YOURSELF this holiday season?

2010-11-28T13:06:00.002-05:00

Stampin' Up! has some great promotions running during the holiday shopping season!! You can do a little shopping for yourself or for a crafty friend! You could even give a little hint to your family & send them to my site for some great deals!

Online Spectacular!

For nine days only—November 22-30—get FREE SHIPPING on orders over $150! Plus you can save up to 50 percent off select Stampin’ Up!® products ~ including My Digital Studio software and Designer Fabric!

Visit my Online Store to see the complete list of discounted items.

50% Off Starter Kit Promotion

Join Stampin’ Up! between November 15-30 and get 50 percent off the already-low-priced Starter Kit ~ standard or Digital+! You’ll get over $300 worth of Stampin’ Up! products for just $87.50. Visit Start Your Own Business to learn more!

ABCs of the Perfect Handmade Holiday

From October 19-December 16, get 20 percent off holiday bundles containing gorgeous Stampin’ Up! products perfect for creating amazing cards, beautiful packaging, and cherished gifts.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me! You can place your order through me directly or go to my Stampin' Up! site to place your order & have it shipped directly to you!

Thank you for supporting my Stampin' Up! business!

Did You Know? (Stampin' Up)

2010-11-10T08:14:00.002-05:00

Did you know that in addition to their amazing exclusive stamps, cardstock, ink & marker colors & coordinating patterned papers, that Stampin' Up also has some awesome Embossing Folders, Dies, Punches & Border Punches... most exclusive to Stampin' Up? You have to check these out... you can't get them anywhere but through Stampin' Up! Many of the punches are designed to work with several stamp sets & you'd be surprised at some of the things you can do with them!!

Please visit my Stampin' Up web-site & click on "Shop Now" to check out all of the great products Stampin' Up has to offer!! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!!

Thanks & Have A Great Day!!

More Creations using The Scrappers Outlet Bo Bunny Block Party Range Kit!

2010-10-19T08:30:00.001-04:00

Hello Bloggers! I just wanted to share another couple of projects I created using The Scrappers Outlet Bo Bunny Block Party Range Kit!

This layout uses ONLY supplies found in this fun & colorful kit....

And this cute little goodie pack was created using the packaging from the Bo Bunny Buttons & Bling! I did add my own ribbon & sentiment stamp (& of course M&M's) for this one, but everything else was in the kit...

Thanks for looking & have a great day!!

Stampin' Up Clearance Rack Blitz... ends tomorrow (10/18)

2010-10-17T21:38:00.000-04:00

I know I don't get a lot of traffice to my blog lately, but I wanted to let any of you Stampin' Up fans know that the Stampin' Up Clearance Rack Blitz Ends tomorrow, 10/18! Don't miss your opportunity to get up to 80% off discontinued Stampin' Up products! It's easy to shop... just go to my personal Stampin' Up page, click on "Shop Now" and head to the clearance rack for some great deals!! You can also shop the regular catalog as well as the current Holiday Mini! Items will ship directly to you! Happy Shopping!

The Scrappers Outlet DT Reveal!

2010-10-05T09:56:00.001-04:00

I am excited to share my first projects using the Bo Bunny Block Party Range kit from The Scrappers Outlet! This kit is availalbe in thier on-line store and it's worth every penny!! You get the ENTIRE Bo Bunny Block Party Line... EVERYTHING... plus coordinating cardstock too!!! Go check it out and get yours today!

Here are a few layouts and card I created, so far, using this awesome kit...

And what else is happening over at The Scrappers Outlet? Well, head on over to the message board to check out this months challenges! There is a Sketch Challenge, Chocoholics Anonymous Challenge, Mystery Challenge and brand new Kit Challenge!

Also, check out the upcoming Chipboard Methodology Class! You can click HERE for more information on that!!

Hope to see you over at The Scrappers Outlet Message Board!!

More with the August BG Oliver Kit from Queen Scraps!

2010-09-15T08:38:00.001-04:00

Wanted to share a couple more projects using this fun BG Oliver Kit from Queen Scraps!!

TFL! Have A Great Day!

Not one, not two, but THREE!!

2010-09-09T09:05:00.000-04:00

Hello All!!

I was so honored & thrilled this past week when I was chosen for not just one or two, but THREE Design Teams!!

The first is a great site/store located all the way on the other side of the world in Australia...

The Scrappers Outlet

Not only do they have a fabulous message board with a wonderful group of talented & very friendly ladies, they have an awesome on-line store as well! In the store you can find some amazing prices on all of your favorite scrappy items!! The Scrappers Outlet also offers a monthly "Range Kit" that includes some of your favorite manufacturers! So please, go check out the store & stop by the message board to say Hello!!

The second site is a fun Message Board that has forums for all types of crafting, including scrapping, card making, altered art, sewing, floral design and MORE!!

Live, Imagine Create

Come and stop by the message board & introduce yourself! It's a little quiet there now, but there are things happening soon & you won't want to miss them!!

And last, but certainly not least, I was asked to stay on as a Design Team Member at...

The Scrapbook Get-Away

This is another fun message board that is a little quiet right now, but big plans are happening to get it hopping! Please come by & join the fun & introduce yourself! I will be putting up a sketch challenge very soon! At The Scrapbook Get-Away, you can also find some awesome monthly kits for sale... stay tuned for more details on how you can get yours!!

Thanks for letting me share my excitment!

New Layout!

2010-09-04T22:05:00.002-04:00

Hello! Tonight I wanted to share a layout I created that serves 2 purposes...

First, to introduce one of this months kits over at Queen Scraps! This kit features some fun Basic Grey "Oliver" patterned papers & alpha stickers, as well as other goodies! So come on by & check it out!!

And, second, I really wanted to participate in the sketch challenge over at Thoughts 2 Paper... I've been stalking this blog for a while & thought it was time to play along! You can check out the sketch challenge details here.

Thanks for Looking & Have A Great Night!!

A Cake To Share!

2010-09-02T10:15:00.001-04:00

Hello All!

I wanted to share the Baby Shower cake I made for a friend at work! She showed me a picture of a cake (pink & brown) and asked if I could do something similar in Blue & Green for her shower. I think it turned out SO cute!! I also made the blocks on top of the cake using paint, Cricut Expression & then I sealed them!

I also made these cupcakes for a going away party for my boss. I made 4 flavors (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry & lemon) & used my Cricut Expression to create the little "garden" on top!

I am hoping to get more business making cakes from the shower cake... it was so much fun!!

Thanks for looking & have a great day!

Girls Paperie Kit from Queen Scraps!

2010-08-27T10:07:00.000-04:00

Hello! I wanted to share one of the August Kits from Queens Scraps! This kit features the Paper Girl line from The Girls Paperie!

I created these two sweet layouts with this wonderful kit! Be sure to check out the new kits coming up in the Queen Scraps store!!

I created a quick slideshow tutorial showing how I created the ribbon ruffle on this page...

RIBBON RUFFLE

Supplies for both pages: Girls Paperie "Paper Girl" patterned paper; Basic Grey pearl flourishes; Flowers; Bazzill Cardstock; Buttons, Brads; October Afternoon Mini Alphas - all included in the Queen Scraps Kit

Additions: Pearls - purchased from the Queen Scraps Store

Tools: Cricut Expression (New Arrival Cartridge); Martha Stuart Butterfly Punch

Let's Get Hopping!!!

2010-08-19T00:01:00.005-04:00

Welcome to the Scrapbook Get-Away's Birthday Blog Hop!!

You should have arrived here from Shana's blog, and your next stop is the blog of the very talent Jewels! If you arrived here first, you'll want to head back to The Scrapbook Get Away Blog to start at the beginning of the hop. Shana and the Get Away girls are giving away some fun RAKs & you don't want to miss your chance!

Here is a list of all of the blog included in the hop...

The Scrapbook Get-Away

Shana Dilldine

Robin Wade <-- You Are Here

Jewels

Kimmy Jaster

Lora Buehrig

For my project, I'd like to share both a layout & a card I created using the August Kit "Grandma's Closet" from The Scrapbook Get-Away! This kit is packed full of fun 2-sided patterned papers, oodles of embellishments & even alphas! You will find so many uses for this kit!!

LO Inspired by a sketch at The Scrappers Outlet

In order to qualify for my little RAK (photo to follow), please become a follower of my Blog & The Scrapbook Get-Away Blog and leave a comment on this post by 11:59 PM EST Sunday, August 22nd. I will radomly draw a winner & announce it here by Wednesday, August 25th, so make sure to check back in! Winners will also be announced in the Scrabpook Get Away Forum. (I am sorry, but I am only able to ship to the US at this time.)

Now, head on over to visit Jewels' Blog, which is the next stop on our hop!!

And don't forget... The Scrapbook Get-Away is hosting a fun, on-line Crop beginning August 27th through August 29th! Hope to see you there!!

August Kit from The Scrapbook Get-Away!

2010-08-07T21:48:00.000-04:00

I just love this months kit from the The Scrapbook Get-Away!

Grandma's Closet

This kit reminds me of what you would see if you were to take a peek inside of Grandma's Closet. The collection of papers from Jillibean Soup and American Crafts is a wonderful array of colors and designs. All papers are double sided. Two specialty papers included as well. Embelllishments from Jenni Bowlin, Prima, Jillibean Soup, Zva and American Crafts alphas in chocolate. Yummmo! Visit The Scrapbook Get-Away to see what our Design team has done with this glorious kit.

Here are 3 layouts I created so far with this wonderful kit, and I still have tons of product left over for more creations!!

Be sure to keep an eye out on The Scrapbook Get-Away message board & blog for information on our upcoming Blog Hop & on-line Crop!!

Thank you for looking!

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!

Wanted to share some Heritage Pages

2010-08-04T11:36:00.000-04:00

Hello All!

I wanted to share some Heritage Pages I've been working on. While going through some photos my dad had given me a while back, I found an envelope that contained the photos from my grandparents' honeymoon in 1939! I was SO excited! So, I have decided to create an album of these photos. I want to preserve these photos and pass them along to my girls!

I chose to use the original photos, using photo corners to add them to the page. So, they are removable if the need ever arises. This first page I think I've shared with you already, but I wanted to include it in this group.

Thank you for looking!

Have A Wonderful Day!

UGH How Do I Get SO Far Behind!?

2010-08-02T09:05:00.001-04:00

I always seem to be playing catch up these days!! I love my girls, but I will be glad when they go back to school so I can have a little of my "ME" time back! LOL

Today, I just wanted to share a few layouts, cards & altered art that I've created over the past month! I hope you enjoy!

This fun paper cupcake was created for a contest over at Cookin' Up Creations & much to my surprise... I Won!! This was a lot of work, but I think it turned out SO cute!!

Supplies used: Styrofoam Balls, K&Company Patterned Paper, Misc. Button, Ranger Stickles, Cricut Expression w/Design Studio Software, Stick Pins, Prima & Misc. Flowers, Misc. Cardstock, BoBunny Ribbon, Misc. Bling!

These 1st 4 layouts were created with 2 of the July Kits from Queen Scraps!! You definately need to head on over there to check out the AWESOME kits coming up in August too!!

Supplies Used: October Afternoon (Fly A Kite) Patterned Paper & Cardstock Stickers, Alpha Stickers, Bazzill Cardstock, Queen & Company Pearls. ** All items can be found in the October Afternoon Kit at Queen Scraps with the exception of the pearls, which can be purchased in the Queen Scraps on-line store! **

Supplies Used: Basic Grey Mas & Whiskers Patterned Paper, Buttons & Felt Flowers, Bazzill Cardstock, Alpha Stickers, Journaling Blocks. ** All items included in the BG Max & Whiskers Kit at Queen Scraps! **

These are just some misc. layouts completed during the month!

This one was inspired by a sketch posted over at Live, Imagine, Create!

Supplies Used: Leftovers from the K&Company Poppy Seed Kit at Queen Scraps!

The following layouts were inspired by various challenges over at Cookin Up Creations.

Supplies Used: K&Company Patterned Paper, Bazzill Cardstock, Prima Flowers

Supplies Used: MME Patterned Paper, Misc. Cardstock

Supplies Used: Paper was from my stash & I can't remember the manufacturer, misc. bling flourishes, misc. ribbon, DMC Silver floss

Supplies Used: Prima Flowers, Best Occasions Paper & Vellum from Wal-mart, Queen & Company Mini Brads, Misc. Metal Letters from Stash.

Supplies Used: K&Company Patterned Paper, Rub-Ons & Glitter Alpahs, Misc. Ric Rac, Prima Flowers, Misc. Pearls.

Supplies Used: K&Company Patterned paper, Thickers Glitter Alphas

Supplies Used: Yep, more K&Company Patterned Paper, rubons & chipboard elements, Bazzill Cardstock, Thickers Puffy Letters

And now a few misc. cards & one layout, created with Core'dinations Cardstock & MSE Stamps... both sponsored the Design Team at Cookin' Up Creations in July!! As you can see, I had some fun with my Cricut Expression & Cuttlebug & Sizzix embossing folders on these!! TFL!

Wow! That's a lot of stuff! LOL I have a few more heritage layouts to share, but I'll do that in another post!! Thank you for looking and for all of your wonderful comments!! Have An Awesome Day!!

Live, Imagine, Create!

2010-07-29T16:50:00.001-04:00

Hello Fellow Scrappers!

I wanted to share a fun site that I belong to and invite you to come on over and join us! It's called "Live, Imagine, Create" and it's run by a wonderful lady named Michelle! In addition to scrapping, card making & paper crafting, there are forums for floral design, sewing, photography & more!

Right now, you can have a chance to become a Jr. member of their Creative Team! Check out this thread on the message board for all the details!

I decided to give this a shot too! Here is my layout....

Inspired by this Page Maps Sketch...

So, be sure to come on over & join us at Live, Imagine, Create!

Have A Great Day!

Time to do a little catching up!!

2010-06-29T09:59:00.002-04:00

Wow! I am SO far behind in sharing some of my recentl creations! So sit back and relax, this is going to be one LONG post!!

First, I want to share some projects created with a couple of the awesome June kits from Queen Scraps!!

The first kit is the fun & whimsical "KandCompany Poppy Seed" kit!

This kit includes:

Papers: Blue Butterflies, Star Stripes, 1/2 sheet Glitter Multi Dot

Bazzill: Cream Puff: 2 sheets

October Afternoon Mini Market Stickers: Teal and Black

Prima Daisies: 3 pcs, colors and sizes vary

Poppy Seed Self Adhesive paper borders: 4 - 6 pcs, designs will vary

Poppy Seed Rubons with Rhinestones: 1/2 sheet, design will vary

Doodlebug Limeade Brads: 6 pcs

"Jessica"

(12"x12" Layout)

Everything you see on this layout is included in the kit!

"New Neighbors"

(12"x12" Layout)

Everything used on this layout is included in the kit!

I also used the Cricut Expression for the title and flourishes

and EK Succession Butterfly Punch.

The next kit I'd like to share is the beautiful and elegant "Pink Paislee Queen Bee" Kit!

This kit includes:

Papers: Queen Bee, Worker Bee, Bees Wax, Bee Hive Die Cut

Bazzill: Bark, 2 sheets

Kaisercraft Brown and White Mini Alphabet

Queen Bee Border Stickers: 2 pcs, designs will vary

Kaisercraft Pearl Strips: Chocolate

Brown ball fringe

"Honeymoon"

(12"x12" Layout)

Everything used on this layout is included in the kit!

(I also used the Cricut Expression for the circles, scalloped circles and journaling blog, as well as a selection of border punches.)

I found that this kit was PERFECT for all of these heritage photos that I have! These photos are from my grandparent's honeymoon back in 1939!! I found a whole envelope full of them, and I am excited to have finally started working on them!

"Once Upon A Time"

(12"x12" Layout)

Everything used on this layout is included in the kit!

(I also used the Cricut Expression for the title.)

This is a photo of my parents on their Wedding Day in 1968! This kit included the perflect collection of papers to make this layout EXACTLY what I wanted!

I now have it framed and am looking to order a 2nd kit to create a similar layout using one of my in-law's wedding photos!!

Both of these kits are available in the Queen Scraps on-line store for only $9.99 each!! Hurry & get yours before they are gone!!

Now, I'd like to share some creations made with the Bo Bunny Persuasion Line! Bo Bunny sponsored the Design Team over at Cookin' Up Creations for the month of June! They sent a beautiful selection of items, including patterned paper, flower, bling, buttons, stamps and ribbon!

"Daddy's Girls"

(12"x12" Layout)

Everything except for the Bazzill Cardstock & StazOn Ink are

from Bo Bunny!

(I used the Circut Expression for the Title & to cut the Circle

& heart, as well as a Fiskars Border Punch)

"Say Cheese"

(12"x12" Layout)

Everything except for the Bazzill Cardstock are

from Bo Bunny!

(I used the Circut Expression for the Title, as well as a Corner Punch)

"Jessica & Jimmy"

(12"x12" Layout)

(with the exception of the Bazzill Cardstock & Stampin' Up Ink,

everythng is from Bo Bunny)

I also used the Cricut Expression for the title & heart

as well as a EK Success border punch.

"Sisters Friends"

(12"x12" Layout)

(with the exception of the Bazzill Cardstock & Stampin' Up Ink

everything came from Bo Bunny.)

I also used the Cricut Expression for the title, as well as

a EK Success border punch.

In addition to the papers & embellishments, we also received a clear acrylic album. I decided it would be fun to create a home decor piece to hang in my daughters' room using the pages of this album! With the addition of a few misc. flower brads, I made this cute mobile!

OK... well... this post is getting a bit long, so I'll wait and share some more with you later this week!!

Thank you all so much for continuing to visit my blog & leaving your wonderful comments!

Have An Awesome Day!!

Father's Day Creations!

2010-06-17T19:26:00.001-04:00

Hello All!

I wanted to share the gift I made for my dad for Father's Day! I used the BG Granola line, along with my Cricut Expression to create this altered frame & matching card. (Cartridges Used: Home Decor, Home Accents, Calligraphy Collection)

TFL & Have A Great Night!!

Dear Lizzy Kit WINNER

2010-06-08T07:35:00.001-04:00

Good Morning!

Well, odds were pretty good for those that wanted to be in the drawing for Queen Scraps "Dear Lizzy" Kit... only 2 people were eligible!

So, I want to congratulate our winner...

Teresa Jaye

Please e-mail or PM me on the board, your address & we'll get your kit out to you ASAP!

Remember to watch the Queen Scraps mesaage board for more chances to win more of their awesome kits!!

I've Been Creating!!

2010-06-03T16:24:00.000-04:00

This week I've been having fun creating on my days off!! It helps that there are some great challenges being posted EVERY day at Cookin' Up Creations, as well as some great sketches each week over at Liz's sketch Blog The Scrappiest!

So, Challenge #1 at Cookin' Up Creations was to create a layout showcasing a "FIRST" and had to use 10 Mini Brads! I chose to create a layout using photos of one of my daughters and her First Birthday Cake!

Supplies: KI Memories "Sweet Life" Patterned Paper; Bazzill Cardstock; KI Memories "Sweet Life" Lace Cardstock; KI Memories "Sweet Life" Metal Stickers; KI Memories "Sweet Life" Epoxy Alpha Stickers; Making Memories Mini Brads; Cricut Expression

Challenge #2 was to create a layout that included a "LIST". I chose this beautiful photo of my youngest daughter and created a layout about all the things I love about her! I think I'll done of these for each of my girls! Also, I found Sketch #67 over at Liz's sketch blog "The Scrappiest" was perfect for this layout!

Supplies: Basic Grey "Wisteria" Patterned Paper; Basic Grey "Wisteria" Cardstock Stickers; Kaiser & Recollections Pearls; Tim Holtz Distress Ink "Walnut Stain"; Basic Grey "Wisteria" Alpha Stickers

Challenge #3 was to create a layout using only one photo of an "EXPRESSION' and no journaling. I found this fun photo of one of my daughters and thought it was perfect for this challenge!!

Supplies: KI Memories "Sweet Life" Patterned Paper; KI Memories "Sweet Life" Lace Cardstock; KI Memories "Sweet Life" Epoxy Alpha Stickers; Bazzill Cardstock; Cricut Expression

So, keep your eye on the Cookin' Up Creations Message Board for more great challenges, games and prizes every day this month!

Thanks for visiting... Have A Great Day!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, COOKIN' UP CREATIONS!

2010-05-31T18:38:00.001-04:00

Remember to come on over and join us at Cookin' Up Creations for a MONTH LONG Birthday Celebration! There will be challenges, games and prizes all month long!!

KI Memories DT Reveal @ Cookin' Up Creations!

2010-05-25T10:20:00.002-04:00

Good Morning!

At Cookin' Up Creations this month, the Design Team was sponsored by KI Memories! I got to play with the fun, colorful "Sweet Life" products! KI Memories was SO generous & I was able to play with just about thie whole line... papers & fun embellies!! I hope you enjoy!

I hope you enjoy & thanks for visiting!!

Queen Scraps "Dear Lizzy" Kit & Giveaway!!

2010-05-23T09:37:00.002-04:00

I'm excited to share this weeks Queen Scraps Kit featuring Amercian Crafts' "Dear Lizzy" line!!

This fun kit includes...

Papers - Honeydew Hop (Glitter), Dragonfly Dance, Sweet Strawberry

Bazzill Cardstock - Pollen (2 sheets)

Kaisercraft Little Letters - Black

Dear Lizzy Crochet Flowers - 4 pieces (color will vary)

Dear Lizzy Glitter Brads - 5 brads

Little Yellow Bicycle Clothesline Stick Pins - 6 pins

Dear Lizzy Chirp Felt - 2 pieces (style will vary)

I created (2) 12x12 with this kit & still have lots of leftovers for another page or some cards!! The bright, fun colors in this kit made it so easy to work with!

Items used not included in kit: green fiber to make "leaves" on stick pin flowers.

Would you like a chance to win this fun kit? Well we are going to make you work for this one! Here is what you have to do...

If you aren't already, become a follower of my blog.
Head on over to the Queen Scraps Message board & register to become a member.
Once your membership is approved, introduce yourself on the message board & start posting! You must have a minimum of 10 posts on message board by the deadline to qualify for the drawing!
Leave me a comment on this post letting me know you've done everything!!

** Deadline is midnight, Saturday, May 29, 2010! **

Thank you for visiting my blog & I hope to see you around the Queen Scraps Message Board!!

Have A Great Day!!

May Sketch Challenge @ My Scrapbooking Supplies!

2010-05-19T15:45:00.006-04:00

I saw this sketch over at My Scrapbooking Supplies & was immediately inspired! However, like most things, it had to take a back seat to other things for a couple of weeks. BUT, I got to work on it last night & finished it this afternoon! It's a simple page but I love how it turned out!!

Supplies: Patterned Paper (Kaiser Craft), Flowers (Prima), Bling (Recollections)

TFL! Have A Great Day!!

NEW NSD Blog Hop Winner, a Sketch & some Sneak Peeks!!

2010-05-18T09:11:00.010-04:00

Wow! Lots to share today!!

Well, since I didn't hear back from Becky (sorry Becky!), I chose another random number for the Queen Scraps NSD Giveaway!!

True Random Number Generator Min: 1 Max: 16 Result: 3

And the winner is...

PATRICIA!!!

Patricia said...
Thanks for the opportunity! Hapy NSD day! I'm already a member of the boards and following you and Queenscraps! Thanks!
May 1, 2010 10:37 AM

Congratulations, Patricia!! Please e-mail (or PM me on the message board) your address, and we'll get your prize out to you!! You have one week from today to claim your prize!

OK Next... I'd like to share that over at Cookin' Up Creations, we are having a month long "Bloomin' Good Time" event!! There are lots of fun challenges & tutorials being posted all related to FLOWERS! So come on over & register for the message board & join in on the fun! You could be the lucky winner of some awesome Prima Flowers!!

And, stay tuned to the message board for the upcoming celebration of Cookin' Up Creations 1st Birthday in June!!

OK, Just to get you inspired, here is my sketch challenge for this week at Cookin' Up Creations! There is a little twist to this challenge, so be sure to check out the thread over on the Message Board for all of the details!

And my layout inspired by this sketch...

This is my beautiful niece!! My sister sends me her dance recital photos every year, and I just LOVE to scrap them!! Supplies Used: Cardstock (Bazzill), Patterned Paper (K&Company), Bling Flourish (Recollections), Flower Center (Prima), Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Font (Cricut Hello Kitty Font - manipulated with Design Studio Software)

And now, I want to share a few sneak peeks of what coming over at Queen Scraps! Like what you see? Well, watch my blog for another giveaway on May 23rd, and you could be the lucky winner of this kit!!

And here is a little sneak peek from my KI Memories reveal over at Cookin' Up Creations!! My reveal is set for next Monday, May 24th! Check out the Gallery to see more amazing creations by the other designers using KI Memories!!

OK... I think that's it for today! Thank you to everyone who continues to visit my blog & leave me such wonderful comments!! Have A Great Day!!

Queen Scraps Kit Giveaway WINNER

2010-05-14T19:04:00.003-04:00

I'm sorry for the delay in posting this!!

The winner of the Bo-Bunny Jazmyne Kit from Queen Scraps is....

Randome Number from random.org: 19

Winner is:

sunni9998

sunni9998 said...
Beautiful as ALWAYS!!I spent my NSD opening up camp. Camp always interfers with NSD!
May 4, 2010 7:42 AM

CONGRATULATIONS! Please click on my profile & e-mail your mailing address & we'll get the kit right out to you!!

Remember, this is not the last giveaway I will have, so stay tuned for more fun kits from Queen Scraps!!

***Also, this is the last chance for BECKY to e-mail your address to me to claim your prize from the Queen Scraps Blog Hop! If I don't here from you by the end of the day Saturday, May 15th, I'll be drawing a new winner!!***

I'll be back soon with some more creations to share!

Queen Scraps Blog Hop WINNER

2010-05-04T08:11:00.002-04:00

Good Morning!!

Just a quick post to announce the winner of the Queen Scraps NSD Blog Hop!!

True Random Number Generator Min: 1 Max: 16 Result: 8 Powered by RANDOM.ORG

becky said...
I registered on Queen Scraps and became a follower of both! It's so fun to be introduced to all these new sites! Thanks!
May 1, 2010 12:37 PM

CONGRATULATIONS, BECKY!
Please click on my profile & e-mail me your mailing address!

Thank you all for joining me for the Queen Scraps Blog Hop! Be sure to check out this post for a chance to win the beautiful Bo Bunny Jazmyne kit from Queen Scraps!

Have A Great Day!!!

Introducing the Queen Scraps "Bo-Bunny Jazmyne" Kit! (Giveaway Inside!)

2010-05-02T06:00:00.003-04:00

Check out this weeks kit from Queen Scraps!!!

Bo-Bunny "Jazmyne" Kit!

This kit was so much fun to work with! The papers are textured & glittered... how cool is that?! And, I love that you get 2 pieces of cardstock with this kit also!! There are also some great alpha stickers & other fun goodies to play with! Check out all of the Weekly Kits in the Queen Scraps On-Line Store!

These are a couple of layouts I created using only supplies that came in this awesome kit (& my cricut & some border punches!)!!

Happiness Is... A Soft Furry Friend!

Emily

Want a chance to WIN this beautiful kit??? Well, become a follower of my blog (if you aren't already) and leave a comment telling me how you spent your National Scrapping Day yesterday! Deadline for commenting is 11:59 pm EST on Saturday, May 8th!

Thanks for stopping by! Have A Great Day!!

Welcome to the Queen Scraps NSD Blog Hop!!

2010-05-01T08:00:00.002-04:00

Hello & Welcome to this stop on the Queen Scraps NSD Blog Hop!!

I am so excited to be a part of such a wonderful Design Team!! Be sure that you visit each Designer's blog & follow the instructions for their fun Blog Candy!!

Here is a list of all of the Designers participating in todays hop...

Liz

Stacy

Robin <---- You Are Here

Juliann

Lisa

Michelle

If you would like a chance to win an awesome prize here on my blog, you will need to go and register at the Queen Scraps Message Board, and introduce yourself to all of us (once your registration is approved/confirmed)!! Also, become a follower of my blog & the Queen Scraps Blog. Then, leave a post here on my blog telling me you've done all of that, and you'll be entered into a random drawing for this awesome prize from Bo-Bunny (deadline for comments is 11:59 PM EST May 1st)...

And that's not all... come back and visit my blog tomorrow for a chance to win the brand new kit from Queen Scraps!!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

And don't forget the amazing deals happening over in the Queen Scraps On-Line Store!!

These specials will be good on May 1st ONLY and while supplies last!

KITS: The monthly kit option will be available - for customers that buy this option (or any four kits) you'll get a 5th one free! If you buy eight kits you'll get two free, etc.

COPIC MARKERS & SMOOCH SPRITZ: When you buy any two you will get one free, buy four get two free, etc. (effort will be made to make coordinating colors on the Copics for the freebies but it will be whatever is available.)

OTHER ITEMS: Stamps will be marked down to 40% off of retail and LOTS of stuff will be moved to clearance of 50% off (this includes all bazzill cardstock and anything that has not been included in any kits, so LOTS of stuff!)

So, be sure to head on over to the Queen Scraps on-line store for some great deals!

Thank you for hopping along with me! Now it's time to head on over to Juliann's Blog!

Thank you for visiting & enjoy the rest of your NSD!!

Scrap Our Stash & Sketch Challenge!

2010-04-29T18:35:00.004-04:00

Hi All! Two posts in ONE day... WOW! LOL

I wanted to share this fun layout I did that was inspired by both the April Challenge at the Scrap Our Stash Challenge Blog and by Sketch #61 that can be found on Liz's Blog "The Scrapiest"! I LOVE Liz's sketches & can't wait to be inspired by more!!

Supplies: American Craft's "Dear Lizzy" line (paper, dimensional elements), American Crafts Puffy Thickers, American Crafts Mini Marks Rub-On Alpha's, Misc. Heart & Round Rhinestones, Recollections Bling Flourishes.

Thanks for stopping by & don't forget to come back on Saturday for the Queen Scraps Blog Hop & for a chance at some great Blog Candy!!

Have A Great Day!

NSD Happenings & Specials!

2010-04-29T17:09:00.004-04:00

Hello!!

I wanted to share some NSD happenings & other celebrations with you all!!

First, over at Cookin' Up Scrapbooking Creations, it's all about Flowers and Scrapbooking!

We're kicking off the month long celebration of Nature's bling with our National Scrapbooking Day Crop!

Join us Monday, April 26th thru Sunday, May 2nd for a week filled with challenges, games, chatting, and of course...FLOWERS! On May 3rd Shannon Tidwell, Designer for KI Memories, will be joining us in the chat room, plus we kick off a Create a Flower Contest ...and yes, there is a prize! Care to take a guess at what it might be?

But, wait there's even more! Along with the month long challenge there will be weekly mini-challenges and two ways to win... but more about that later. This is a month that you won't want to miss a day of the action... crops, contests, chats, tutorials, prizes, challenges... we're going to have a Bloomin' Good Time!

And second, over at Queen Scraps.... We are having a Blog Hop!!

I am excited to announce that I was asked to join the Queen Scraps Design Team!! My 1st reveal will be this coming weekend, and I will have some awesome blog candy for you to win!!

Queen Scraps is a great kit club which offers WEEKLY scrapbooking kits!! These kits are reasonably priced at about $10 and there are options for add-ons as well as some great shopping in the Queen Scraps on-line store!!

So please join us on Saturday to meet the other Queen Scraps Designers and for several chances to win some AWESOME prizes!!

And now for somE NSD Specials at Queen Scraps!!

These specials will be good on May 1st ONLY and while supplies last!

KITS: The monthly kit option will be available - for customers that buy this option (or any four kits) you'll get a 5th one free! If you buy eight kits you'll get two free, etc.

COPIC MARKERS & SMOOCH SPRITZ: When you buy any two you will get one free, buy four get two free, etc. (effort will be made to make coordinating colors on the Copics for the freebies but it will be whatever is available.)

OTHER ITEMS: Stamps will be marked down to 40% off of retail and LOTS of stuff will be moved to clearance of 50% off (this includes all bazzill cardstock and anything that has not been included in any kits, so LOTS of stuff!)

So, be sure to head on over to the Queen Scraps on-line store on Saturday for some blog hoppin' & great deals and to Cookin' Up Scrapbooking Creations ALL MONTH LONG for some awesome challenges & scrapping fun!

Cookin' Up Creations April DT Reveal ~ Jillibean Soup

2010-04-19T20:37:00.006-04:00

Hello All!

I wanted to share my projects created for the Cookin' Up Creations April DT Reveal! I was so excited to receive some beautiful things from Jillibean Soup! These paper & elements are from their Egg Drop Soup Collection! These 2-sided paper & fun elements are so much fun! The bright colors work great for Easter pages, as well as lots of other themes!

Here is what I created...

This frame was started as a gift for my mom... but sadly, we lost her the day I started creating it. I told my dad about it, and he asked me to finish it and bring it when we go visit for the memorial service later this summer. :)

(The next two LO's were inspired by Heidi's April Sketches on her Cropstar Blog)

All of the above projects were created with Jillibean Soup's "Egg Drop Soup" Collection (including patterned paper & cardstock sticker elements). Other items include, Prima Flowers, Making Memories Brads, Stampin' Up Stamps & Ink, Misc. Trims, Recollections Bling, DCWV Cardstock, Bazzill Cardstock & Misc. Rhinestones.

Thanks for looking... Have A Wonderful Day!

Cookin' Up Creations Mini Cyber Card Crop!!

2010-04-16T18:45:00.002-04:00

Please join us at Cookin' Up Creations today, Friday, April 16th, 6:00 PM EST through Sunday, April 18th, 12:00 midnight EST, for a Mini Cyber Card Crop!! The topic will be ALL ABOUT CARDS!! Each Design Team Member will be posting card challenges and games during the weekend. Also there will be a Bingo game and you can still put in your words until 5PM Eastern! Hope to see you there!

My Scrapbooking Supplies ~ Challenge #7

2010-04-16T17:16:00.003-04:00

First, I want to thank you all for your thoughts & prayers regarding the loss of my mom. I think it's going to take quite a while for me to be able to go a day and not get emotional.

I have been enjoying being the Guest Designer over at My Scrapbooking Supplies and today, I wanted to share Challenge #7 with you!! This weeks challenge was to use this photo as inspiration in creating a card or layout...

You can use whatever part of the photo that inspires you... colors, layout... whatever gets your creative juices flowing! Be sure to post a link to your creation at My Scrapbooking Supplies to be in the running for a great prize!!

Here is my layout that was inspired by this photo. I took this photo from my front porch after a thunder storm recently.

Supplies used: Prima Marketing Patterned Paper, Recollections Bling Flourishes, Misc. Bling for butterfly centers, Making Memories Brads, Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint, Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Paper Crimper.

Thanks for visiting & have a great day!!

Want To Win Some Copic Markers???

2010-04-14T15:18:00.002-04:00

Then head on over to My Scrapbooking Supplies!!!

Here's all you have to do....

24 Hr Spring Comment Quest !!

Were you busy this week and didn't have a chance to play along with our challenge #6 "April Showers Bring May flowers?" Well this quest is for you!! For 24 hrs only starting today at 12 noon you can leave a comment on this post for a chance to be entered to win an 8 pack of Copic primary colors and one of their black writing pens.

Are you ready ? Go!!!

Leave a comment by April 15th 12noon CST to be entered!

Happy Scrapping!!

A Few Pictures, Layouts & Some Sad News...

2010-04-12T13:03:00.006-04:00

Hello All!

Our family received some sad news this weekend. My dad called on Saturday morning to let us know that my mom wasn't doing well. She's been suffering with a lung disease for about 10 years now, and the last few years it has gotten pretty bad. It's sad, because she never smoked a day in her life! :( Anyway, after the call, we (dh and I) decided to leave the next day and make the trip from VA to NH.

The rest of the day Saturday was actually really fun... we celebrated my youngest daughter's 8th birthday! She has some friends over and they made some crafts & just had fun!

However, at about 10:30 Saturday night, my dad called to let us know that my mom was gone. :( I am so sad that I didn't make it up there in time to see her. After talking with my dad again on Sunday morning, we decided that we would wait, and go up to NH later in the Summer when the girls could go also. There isn't going to be any services until then anyway, so it all works out. We'll be able to take our time getting up there and spend some quality time with family & friends, remembering my mom's life. :)

Basically, I'm keeping busy. I'm catching up on some stuff around the house and hoping to be creative and do some card making & scrapping!

These are a few layouts I worked on last week. These 3 were inspired by some sketches at Scrapbook Heaven. They were holding a Sketch Crop over the week & there were some GREAT sketches!!

These are photos from Mismaloya Cove in Mexico. They are the ruins of an old movie set from "The Night of the Iguana". Supplies: MME Bloom & Grow Patterned Paper, Prima Flowers, Making Memories Brads

Photos of my youngest "helping" daddy! LOL Supplies: MME Abbey Road Patterned Paper, Uknown Flowers, Making Memories Brads, Flower trim from Michael's

My beautiful niece & one of her dance recital photos. Supplies: Autumn Leaves Patterned Paper, Uknown Cardstock, Recollections Bling Flourish, Lace trim from Wal-Mart, Sequin Trim from unknown manufactuer, Queen & Company Pearls (below is close-up of flowers I made using more of the Autumn Leaves Paper)

This layout is of my youngest daughter during her field trip to the Natural Bridge last Spring (May 2009). I used MME Bloom & Grow, Queen & Company Pearls and my Circut for the circles & title!

And last, but not least, is a picture of the cake & invitation that I made for my youngest daughter's 8th Birthday! A friend helped talk me through the cake & I had so much fun making it! And, most important, my daughter LOVED it!

Thank you for visiting my blog!!
Have A Great Day!!

"April Showers Bring May Flowrs"

2010-04-01T17:38:00.006-04:00

That is the theme for this weeks challenge at My Scrapbooking Supplies!! I am excited to have been chosen as their Guest Designer for the Month of April!!

For this challenge, you need to use a Digi Stamp & the theme "April Showers Bring May Flowers" to create a card or layout. And wait til' you see the gtreat prize being offered this month! It's a set of Copic Markers!! So be sure to check out My Scrapbooking Supplies for all of the rules & details for this weeks challenge!!

The Creative Team got to work with wonderful digi stamps from Squigglefly.

Believe it or not, this is the very first time I have ever used digi stamps. I always thought that I really wouldn't like them, but I have totally changed my mind!! I love that I can re-size, flip and change them to fit the project I'm working on exactly!!

Both cards were created using digi stamps from Squigglefly, DCWV Cardstock, MME Bloom & Grow Patterned Paper, Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Stampin' Up Water Color Pencils.

Can't wait to see your creations!!

TFL & Have A Great Day!

I've been creating today!

2010-03-25T19:50:00.005-04:00

I completed projects for 3 different challenges today!!

First, is the daily challenge over at the Couture Cardstock Blog! Today's challenge was to use only cardstock! I created a fun, colorful card, using only cardstock & my Cricut Expression!

Second, is the weekly challenge at a fun site I found called My Scrapbooking Supplies. This week's challenge was a recipe...

Cardstock ~ one sheet

Pattern paper~ one sheet

Journal die cuts ~ two

Flowers ~ two

Let me tell you, I had to think about this one for a while. BUT, I managed to come up with a layout that both fit the challenge AND fit my personal style! I didn't have any pre-made journal die cuts, so I cut two out with my Cricut. The patterned paper is MME (Bloom & Grow) and the cardstock is DCWV. Flowers are Prima.

And last, but not least, is the "Sketch This" contest over at Cookin' Up Scrapbooking Creations. This is actually the 2nd layout I've done using the sketch... a sketch I happened to create! For this layout I used ColorBok cardstock for the background and then fun papers, trim & frame from Pine Cone Press. The flowers are Prima, Gems are generic & Felt Fusion is Queen & Company.

Well, thanks for visiting!! Have A Great Night!!

Scrap Our Stash March Challenge!

2010-03-25T08:37:00.004-04:00

Good Morning!

This morning I wanted to share my creation for the March "Scrap Our Stash" Challenge Blog!

My layout fit the "Old/New" theme in a couple of different ways! These photos are from a trip our family took to Mexico in 2004! They had gotten lost in our many moves, and were recently discovered in some boxes! I have decided to 're-visit" these photos and try to finish the album! Also, the flowers were made with punches that I've had since I started scrapping! And the buttons... I've had them in my stash for years, and the colors turned out to be perfect for this page! The "New" aspect of this page is the paper. It's not new the scrapping world, but it's new to me! It's MME's "Bloom & Grow" line! I love the colors in this line, and can see many more creations being made with it!! I would also like to mention that the layout was initially inspired by one of the March sketches over the PageMaps.... I just love their sketches!!

It's not too late for you to participate in the March challenge over at the Scrap Our Stash Challenge Blog! Here is the information about March's Challenge...

The Scrap Our Stash March Challenge is to do a project using something OLD (from your stash) and something NEW. This can be anything you want to do - just stick with the OLD / NEW prompt. Your project does not have to be a card or layout - it can be anything you want to create.

Once you have completed your project email a picture and a brief discription of how your project related to the Old/New prompt to scrappinpsycho@live.com .

Each entry will be posted on the blog for everyone to see. Your entry must be received by Noon on March 31st. A winner will be chosen and announced on April 1st (No foolin'). The winner will be offered the opportunity to be a Guest Design Team Member for the month of May.

We will be posting projects daily from the Design team, Guest Design Team and readers entries. Please use these as a source of inspiration to join in the challenge and also to scrap your stash. Check back daily for a new project.We can't wait to see your New/Old project.

TFS & Have A Great Day!!

March DT Reveal @ Cookin' Up Creations!

2010-03-22T15:42:00.008-04:00

Good Afternoon, Fellow Bloggers! :)

I wanted to share my March DT Reveals for Cookin' Up Creations! This month, the Design Team was sponsored by Pine Cone Press! And let me start by saying how much fun I had with the "Garden Party" Options Kit from Pine Cone Press!! I had to add very little of my own stash to complete these fun projects! And the bright, fun colors, worked with so many different themes! Thank you to Pine Cone Press for this awesome kit to work with!!

My first project is a 12x12 Layout of my daughter Victoria on her 10th Birthday (just a few weeks ago!) I used the fun "Garden Party" patterned papers, along with some cute little pre-punched tags! And, with a little Smooch Spritz, Glimmer Mist, an embossed stamped image and a few handmade rosettes, I had this fun, colorful page!

My next project was a fun 8x8 Layout! This is a photo of my sister's family on their trip to Disney! This was actually their holiday card this past Christmas! The Pine Cone Press papers couldn't have been more perfect with this photo! All I added was a bit of black & yellow cardstock & stickles to the handmade roses!

And now my next project... This cute mini Accordion Album with matching altered box (7 Gypsies). With only the addition of some cardstock, prima flowers & a few buttons, I created this cute Spring-Themed mini album to capture memories of our new home's gardens as they bloom this Spring!

And finally, I created a few fun Spring themed cards! All I added were a few stamps, some ink and a bit of cardstock to create these cards!

Thanks for visiting & I hope you enjoyed my projects using Pine Cone Press!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

2010-03-17T14:25:00.005-04:00

OK, so I don't have any St. Patrick's Day projects to share, but I do have a couple of layouts I'd like to share! I've been playing with making my own flowers for my pages!! These pages use some punches I've had in my stash forever!! Shelby, over at Scrap With Shelby shared a technique for adding dimension by folding the petals and layering the flowers. I went a little further, and used 3D dots inbetween the layers to add more dimension.

This first layout was inspired by the March Sketch over at the MME Blog...

Supplies: Patterned Paper (MME), Stamps (Inque Boutique), Pearls (Recollections), Ink (StazOn), Lace (Misc. from Stash)

This layout was inspired by both Couture Cardstock's daily challenge today and one of the great March Sketches over at Heidi's Cropstar Blog. Oh it was also inspired by Patti's "Recipe Challenge" over at Cookin' Up Scrapbooking Creations! The challenge at Couture Cardstock was to use pop-dots or another dimensional adhesive to create dimension on your project. I used pop dots inbetween the layers of flowers & to adhere the flowers to the layout to add dimension.

Supplies: Patterned Paper (MME), Pearls (Queen & Company), Buttons (Misc. From Stash)

Stay tuned to my blog for my Design Team Reveal for Cookin' Up Scrapbooking Creations!! This months Sponsor is Pine Cone Press & we got to play with one of the beautiful kits!! Here's a little sneak peek (those are some more flowers I've recently learned how to make!!)

Thanks for looking & have a great day!!!

Are You Ready For Spring??

2010-03-12T19:41:00.006-05:00

I know I sure am!! We've been seeing all kinds of signs that Spring is indeed on it's way! Warmer temps, Robin's in our yard, almost no sign of snow on the ground, daffodils blooming & we can hear the little peeper frogs singing their Spring song!!

So, in honor of Spring's impending arrival, I wanted to share this very simple layout I created with photos from a trip my hubby and I took for our Anniversary in 2004 (I never said I was caught up with my scrapping!) This layout happens to also fall into the criteria for today's challenge over at the Couture Cardstock Blog.... "Use the word SPRING in your project!" For sure, this layout says Spring! :)

Supplies: All items used on this page are from K&Company, with the exception of the yellow cardstock, which is Bazzill.

TFL & Have A Great Day!!

Couture Cardstock Challenge ~ Use Buttons!

2010-03-11T17:56:00.003-05:00

Today's challenge over at the Couture Cardstock Blog is to use buttons... I LOVE buttons!! I used buttons on this fun birthday card! If you haven't already, check out the Couture Cardstock Blog every day for a great project & new challenge all during the Month of March!

TFL & Have A Great Day!

Another Couture Cardstock Challenge!

2010-03-10T14:16:00.003-05:00

I finally have a chance to participate in another of Couture Cardstock's National Craft Month Daily Challenges! Today's challenge is to use pastel or muted tones on your project. While digging through some old photos, I found these of my oldest daughter (who just turned 19 on Monday! EEK!) Because they were "snow" pics, my first thought was blue... but while looking through some papers, I came across these pastel pink papers and thought they would be perfect!! So, with a bit of stitching & a few embellishments, I created these simple 8x8 pages for her album! :) TFL!

Have A Great Day!!

Couture Cardstock 3/4 Challenge

2010-03-04T10:40:00.004-05:00

Yes, I'm really getting into the Couture Cardstock Challenges! :-) I missed yesterday's challenge because it was my daughter, Victoria's 10th Birthday! :-) She had a great day, so I'm ok with missing the challenge! LOL I'll have some pics to post later!

Today's challenge is to use a butterfly or other bug somewhere on your project! I chose to create a card! I had a little help from Jan over at Cookin' Up Creations who posted a great sketch challenge! And I was inspired by the project posted on the Couture Cardstock Blog, and "lifted" the idea to use ribbon as the butterfly's body! :-)

Supplies: DCWV Mat Stack, Bazzill & DCWV Cardstock, Studio g Stamp, Martha Stewart Border Punch, Misc. Ribbon, Stampin Up Clear Embossing Powder

Another Couture Cardstock Challenge!

2010-03-02T21:33:00.003-05:00

Today's challenge on the Couture Cardstock Blog was to use an edge punch to add detail to one of your pages!

Here is my layout using a fun EK Success border punch!

Supplies: Best Occasions Patterned Paper & Elements; Me & My Big Ideas Bling Snowflakes; Inique Boutique Stamp; Color Box Chalk Ink (Inspired by a Lucy Chesna Sketch)

Have A Great Night!!

Prima's Big Secret Promotion Giveaway!!

2010-03-01T18:40:00.002-05:00

Copied right from Prima's Blog:

That's Right! Prima is giving away two more AMAZING prize packages in conjunction with our BIG SECRET!

We want EVERYONE to have a chance to win so we are changing the rules a bit.

Please copy this write-up and link us on your blog, Facebook, or any other site that you frequent (please follow their TOU).
Then post here with a link to your blog, Facebook or site post for your chance to win BIG with Prima!
One US and one International winner will be chosen on Thursday, March 4th, 2010.

And we are getting closer and closer to revealing our secret-it won't be long now!

Just a couple more days of suspense!

Couture Cardstock Month Long Contest!

2010-03-01T16:04:00.004-05:00

Did you know that Couture Cardstock is hosting a month long contest on their blog?

Here is the info. copied from their blog:

To celebrate National Craft Month, we are holding a month long contest here at Couture Cardstock, and your participation will determine the size of the prize! Each day during the month of March, we will be offering a challenge on our blog. Each day, you have one opportunity win a prize pack by completing that challenge and linking it to that day’s post. For every challenge entry received, we will add a sheet of cardstock to the prize pack. All entries must be posted by 11:59 pm EST the day of that challenge and the winner for each day will be selected the following morning. The minimum prize pack will be 10 sheets of your choice, the maximum depends on YOU!!

Isn't that cool? You all should definately give it a shot! Today's challenge was to create a card or layout using YELLOW CARDSTOCK!

This is my card for today's challenge!

Good Luck to All Who Participate!

Can you believe it's March already?!

2010-03-01T11:51:00.006-05:00

WOW! February just flew by!! I must say that I am totally looking for the arrival of Spring! We've had more snow in this area than they'd seen in a LONG time... I'll be glad to see it ALL gone!!

I wanted to send out a big THANK YOU to everyone who visited my blog during the Just Buggin' Challenge Blog Hop! All of your comments were so flattering & I appreciate the time you took to come and leave them! I am going to try to visit all of your blogs as well!!

Now I have a few projects to share with you too!

First are a couple more projects created with the Scrapbook Get-Away February Kit, "Love Nest"! This kit featured some fun, sparkley MME papers!

**HAPPILY EVER AFTER**

Supplies from Kit: MME Patterned Papers, Paper Doilie, Scalloped Chipboard Oval, Ruffled Ribbon, White Pearl Stik Pin. Added from Stash: Canson & Recollections Cardstock, Prima Flowers, Kaiser Pearls, Smooch Spritz, Ivory Lace, Pink & Blue Heart Stick Pins. (This layout was inspired by a sketch from Let's Capture Our Memories Sketch Blog)

**HIP HIP HOORAY CARD**

Supplies from Kit: MME Patterned Paper. Added from Stash: Prima Flowers, Martha Stewart Pearls, Studio g Stamp, Recollections Cardstock (Inspired by a Sketch from Let's Capture Our Memories Sketch Blog)**THANK YOU CARD**

Supplies from Kit: MME Patterned Paper, Ribbon, Button. Added from Stash: Recollections Cardstock, Canson Cardstock, Large Flower MM Brad, All Night Media Stamp (Inspired by a challenge at Cookin' Up Creations)

Now I want to share some projects I created with the Scrapbook Get-Away March Kit! This kit features some fun GCD Studios Papers!!

**HIP HOP**

Supplies from Kit: GCD Studios Patterned Paper, Chipboard Flower, Prima Flower, Black Tulle, Green Pink Paislee Glitter Chipboard Alphabets, Black Bazzill Cardstock. Added from Stash: Best Occasions Bling Flourishes, Black Kaiser Pearls. (This layout was created for the GCD Studios Design Team Call)

**MAKE A WISH & DREAM BIG**

Supplies from Kits: GCD Studios Patterned Paper, Chipboard & Felt Flowers. Added from Stash: Bazzill Cardstock, Kaiser Pearls (Inspired by a sketch from Let's Capture Our Memories Sketch Blog)

And now a couple of other projects I created this past week!

**MAKING NEW FRIENDS**

Supplies: Prima Patterned Paper, Prima Flowers, Recollections Cardstock, Maya Road Chipboard Bugs, Making Memories Mini Brads. (Created for the February Ad Challenge at Cookin' Up Creations)

**15 MONTHS**

Supplies: GCD Studios Patterned Paper (Rose Colored Glasses), GCD Studios Chipboard Circle (Rose Colored Glasses), Prima Flowers, Recollections Bling Flourishes, Recollections Black Cardstock, Queen & Company Felt Fusion, Kaiser Pearls (Created for the GCD Studios Design Team Call)

Thank you for visiting my blog!!

Just Buggin' Blog Hop!!

2010-02-26T08:00:00.001-05:00

Welcome to the Just Buggin' Challenge Blog "Spring Into Spring" Blop Hop, sponsored by the Just Buggin Design Team!

If you've just happened upon my blog, you can CLICK HERE to start from the beginning at the Just Buggin' Challenge Blog. You should have arrived here from Stephanie's Blog!

Each of the Just Buggin' Designers has created a Spring project to share with you! My project uses the ever versatile "Base Camp" font cartridge! I chose this font because I wanted basic letters for my title. To add something a little different to my project, I decided to cut the actual letters using duplicates of my photos! This is a great way to use up those "not so great" photos you have around. There are severals ways to do this using your Cricut... I used the "Center Poing" feature on my Cricut Expression. I simply stuck my photo to the mat & moved the blade to where I wanted the center of letter to be... then selected Center Point and Cut! Then I used the Shadow Feature to cut a shadow to match out of coordinating patterned paper to help separate each letter & make it pop!

Thank you for joining us during the Just Buggin' Challenge Blog "Spring Into Spring" Blog Hop! Now you want to "hop" on over to Samantha's Blog to see her wonderful Spring project!

Have A Great Day!!

Robin

Cookin' Up Creations ~ February DT Reveal

2010-02-22T16:28:00.009-05:00

I am excited to post my 1st DT Reveal for Cookin' Up Creations!! This month, the Design Team got to play with the "U R My Favorite" line from Nikki Sivils!

This fun, whimsical line can be used for so many different themes! Because the paper has so many fun little elements & stands so well on it's own, I felt I really didn't need a whole lot of other embellies on my pages to showcase my photos & memories. :)

I hope you enjoy my creations!

Home Sweet Home Supplies Used: Nikki Sivils ~ U R My Favorite Patterned Paper; Nikki Sivils ~ Cool Cord Brad; Cardstock (Bazzill); Bling (Best Occasions); Flowers (Prima); Clear Heart (Heidi Swapp; Ink (Staz On); Border Punch (Martha Stewart); Cricut Expression; Chipboard Heart (Colorbok); Adhesive (Ad Tech Tape Runner & Misc. Foam Dot)

My Prince CharmingSupplies Used: Nikki Sivils ~ U R My Favorite Patterned Paper; Nikki Sivils ~ Cute Cut Ups; Chipboard Alphas (K&Company); Sticker Letters (unknown); Black Cardstock (Recollections); Paint (Making Memories); Chipboard Flourish (Bazzill); Stamp (Stampin' Up); Ink (Color Box & Staz On); Clear Heart (Heidi Swapp); Glossy Accents (Ranger); Bling (unknown); Embossing Poweder (Stampin' Up); Chipboard Hearts & Flowers (Colorbok); Adhesive (Ad Tech Tape Runner & Misc. Foam Dot); Border Punch (Martha Stewart)

She Loves to ReadSupplies Used: Nikki Sivils ~ U R My Favorite Patterned Paper; Cardstock (Bazzill); Flower (Prima)[ Mini Brads (Making Memories); Eyelets (Making Memories); Adhesive (Ad Tech Tape Runner & Misc. Foam Dot); Border Punch (Fiskars); Tools (Big Bite & Cricut Expression)

SpoiledSupplies Used: Nikki Sivils ~ U R My Favorite Patterned Paper; Nikki Silvis ~ U R My Favorite Cute Cut Ups; Cardstock (Bazzill & Recollections); Bling (Best Occasions); Adhesive (Ad Tech Tape Runner & Misc. Foam Dot); Chipboard Flourish (Bazzill); Paint (Making Memories); Glossy Accents (Ranger)

Cards

Supplies Used on cards: Nikki Sivils ~ U R My Favorite Patterned Paper; Nikki Sivils ~ Craft Flag; Nikki Sivils ~ Cool Cord Brad; Nikki Sivils ~ Bread(less) Tag; Black Cardstock (Recollections); Stamps (Studio g & Stampin' Up); Inks (Staz On & ColorBox); Embossing Poweder (Stampin' Up); Chipboard Hearts & Flowers (Colorbok); Adhesive (Ad Tech Tape Runner & Misc. Foam Dot)

Thanks for visiting my blog & Have A Great Day!
Robin

Prima's New Product Pick!

2010-02-19T19:20:00.005-05:00

OK, those of you that know me, know how much I LOVE Prima!! I hate that I can't get most of these products anywhere around here!! I don't have the option to shop on-line, so I usually just get to drool over what everyone else is doing with them. If you like Prima, take a look at this month's Prima's New Product Pick!! Can't you just see these products all over pages of my girls?? *sigh* To be able to have an unlimited budget! LOL

Lots to Catch Up On!

2010-02-17T08:17:00.007-05:00

Good Morning, Fellow Bloggers! :)

I have lots I want to tell you about today!

First, you have to check out the beautiful February Kit ~ Love Nest, over at the Scrapbook Get-Away. It's full of beautiful textured & glittered papers by My Minds Eye, as well as lots of fun embellishments, including, glittered Thickers, doilies, buttons, brads & more!

Here are a couple of pages I created using this fun, versitile kit...

Classy ~ 8x8 Layout

(This is my beautiful niece! Unfortunately, the photo was damaged in shipping, but I just HAD to scrap them anyway! Everything on this page is from the Feburary Kit, except for the Bling, which is from Wal-Mart.)

He's My Valentine EVERY day ~ 12x12 Layout

(This is my wonderful hubby! I realized I don't scrap enough pages about him. Everything on this page is from the February Kit, except the black cardstock (generic), Clear Heart (Heidi Swapp) & Stickles (Tim Holtz/Ranger)

This cute little chipboard bird was included in the kit. His body & wing are two separate pieces. I covered each piece in a different patterned paper to ccordinate with the rest of my layout.

OK, next, be sure to head on over to the Scrap Our Stash Challenge Blog, and vote for your favorite Valentine project! There are four beautiful projects posted by some of our very talented blog readers! Vote for your favorite & the winner will be our Guest Designer for April! And, while your are there, be sure to check out this month's Scrap Our Stash Challenge!!

And finally, head on over to Cookin' Up Scrapbooking Creations!! This month's Design Team sponsor is Nikki Sivils! The Designers have been working with her wonderful, fun & whimsical products to create some amazing things!! You can check them out right on the Message Board, in the Gallery or on the Blog!

Stay tuned on Monday, February 22nd for my designs created with Nikki's products!! Here' are a couple little sneak peaks...

Thank you to all of you who continue to visit my blog!! I appreciate the time you take to comment on my creations! Have A Wonderful Day!!

Scrap Our Stash ~ February Challenge

2010-02-06T01:00:00.000-05:00

The February Challenge over at the Scrap Our Stash Challenge Blog is to complete a project having something to do with the number 10 for 2010.

Here is my example...

On this 2-Page, 8x8 Layout, I used 10 squares (cut from scraps of paper) & added 10 purple gems (from my stash) to add some extra sparkle). Other supplies: Patterned Paper (Best Occasions - WM); Bling Flourishes (Best Occasions - WM); Border Punch (Martha Stewart); Cricut Cartridge (Storybook)

For your project, you can use 10 of anything - such as 10 buttons, or 10 pictures - it could also be the sum total of 10 such as 7 brads and 3 pictures - it can be anything having to do with the number 10. Be creative - the possibilities are endless. Your project does not have to be a card or layout - it can be anything you want to create.

Once you have completed your project e-mail a picture and a brief discription of how your project related to the number 10 to scrappinpsycho@live.com . Each entry will be posted on the blog for everyone to see.Your entry must be received by Noon on February 28th. A winner will be chosen and announced on March 1st. The winner will be offered the opportunity to be a Guest Design Team Member for the month of April.

Projects will be posted daily on the blog from the Design team, Guest Design Team and readers entries. Please use these as a source of inspiration to join in the challenge and also to scrap your stash.

We can't wait to see your 10 project.

8x8 Wedding Album

2010-02-03T20:41:00.007-05:00

I wanted to share the 8x8 Wedding Album that I made for my cousin & his new wife. My mom sent the photos, and I ended up doing a lot of cropping & editing & changed them all to Black & White. Then, I found some pretty monochromatic paper at Wal-Mart (Best Creation) and added touches of purple for color (wedding colors were different shades of purples). I kept the pages simple with only a feew embellishments to keep the focus on the photos. TFL!

Just Buggin' ~ Challenge #23 "Love Ya"

2010-02-03T08:46:00.002-05:00

Challenge #23 -Love Ya

Make something for Valentine's Day using your Cricut.

This is a perfect challenge for this time of year when have an extra special day, February 14th, to share more love with family and friends.

We hope you'll join us over at the Just Buggin' Cricut Challenge Blog and add your project to Mr. Linky! I will be working on my project later this week!

2/2 DT Challenge @ Cookin' Up Creations!

2010-02-02T08:30:00.000-05:00

I’m excited to host my very 1st DT Challenge at Cookin’ Up Creations!!

This week, it is a “Lift Challenge”

For this challenge, I was inspired by a digital layout posted by Julie (aka mamascrapsalot)…

And here is my layout inspired by Julie’s beautiful layout…

I can’t wait to see how Julie’s layout inspires you!! Be sure to post your creation in the Cookin' Up Creations gallery, and also in the challenge thread on the message board!

Have A Great Day!

News To Share!

2010-01-30T18:16:00.005-05:00

Hello Everyone!! I'm sorry it's been so long since I've been here to post! Up until this week, I haven't been doing anything creative, but I have been unpacking and getting settled into our new place! It's really starting to feel like "home"! Here is a photo I took the other day of the front. In the Spring/Summer, it's full of bushes & flowers. There is also a cute little fish pond with 5 gold fish & a little turtle in it!

This is a photo from the driveway, looking onto a nice little patio. There is also a nice, covered back porch, but it's full of boxes & stuff, so I'll wait to take a photo! LOL

And this was the view from our front porch the other day during a rain shower!

In other news, I am excited to share that I was asked to join two Design Teams with terms starting in February!

First, I was thrilled to get a personal phone call from Tammy offering me the position at Cookin' Up Creations. It's a great site with lots of inspiration! There are great challenges posted for both scrappers, card makers AND digi/hybrid scrappers too! Be sure to come by and check out the new Feburary challenges & the new "Clue, The Scrap Game" coming Feburary 1st!

And next, I got a surprise when I was also chosen as a Get-Away Girl for The Scrapbook Get-Away! I've been a part of this fun little site since there last call back in October & even got to be Guest Designer in December! This place is great place to find great daily challenges geared towards scrappers & card makers alike!

Please join me at both of these great sites.

Keep watching my blog for photos of the 8x8 Wedding album that I am working on! My mom sent some photos, an album & a few embellishments for me to make an album for my cousin and his new wife! It's been a LONG time since I've been creative, and this was a great way to get back into it!

Have A Great Day!!
Robin

HAPPY 2010!!

2010-01-05T11:23:00.005-05:00

~ QUICK UPDATE ~

Hello All!! Wow... I can't believe I haven't updated in a month!! There has been a LOT going on in our family, but things to finally seem to be turning around!

Long story short... we had to leave the house we were staying in with friends on VERY short notice. It was not a good situation, and happened really fast!! We had 48 hours to pack up all of our things and get them into storage.

After that, we stayed with DH's mom for a week, but that got expensive having to drive the girls back and forth to school. So, working with a local, federally funded angency, we ended up in a local hotel a little closer to the girls' schools. Well, we've been here now almost 3 weeks!!

The agency we have been dealing with also helps families get back on their feet and into homes/apartments and during the past month, we have been searching for housing. So, after much prayer and turning it over to God, we are finally scheduled to move into our new home this coming weekend!!

It's a great little double-wide modular home in a great neighborhood! It's close to friends and in a great school district! For now, we'll be renting, but this particular home also has an option to assume the mortgage, so we hope to work toward that goal!

I'll take some pics when we are there later this week!!

~ NEW CREATIONS TO SHARE ~

And now, I actually have a few crafty things to share!! Before we had to pack everything up, I had finished a couple of layouts for the Reminsce Design Team Call. I didn't make the team, but I'm happy with both layouts!

Both of these layouts use almost all Reminsce products and I added Prima flowers and some bling, and of course used my Cricut!! :)

This is a card I created for a sketch challenge contest at Let's Capture Our Memories... and it won! I used MME holiday papers & Kaiser pearls.

Well, I guess that's it for this post. I'm sorry for not posting sooner, but I hope to be back to regular scrapping & posting soon!!!

Have A Great Day!!!

Scrapping With My Stash!

2009-12-03T11:34:00.006-05:00

Good Morning!

I just wanted to share the layout I created for the 1st challenge at the Scrap Our Stash Challenge Blog! I made an 8x8 layout using scraps from some MME papers I had. The whole layout was done with scraps... even the title & flourish! For the title & flourish I used white cardstock & inked them using two different Tim Holtz distress inks. I also used a few Prima flowers, some misc. star bling & Ranger Stickles to complete this fun little page!

Also, don't forget this weeks challenge over at the Just Buggin' Cricut Challenge Blog! This weeks challeng is... Layers -Use at least two die cuts and layer them together. (for instance, cut out flowers in two different sizes and layer them on top of eachother, two snowflakes, etc.)

It wasn't my week to create a sample, but here is a recent example of layering Cricut Die Cuts to create a custom embellishement! I layered snowflakes together, then cut & bent them & added Ranger Stickles to create these fun elements!

And here are a couple of older examples using this easy technique... I layered die cuts together as well as layering them with Prima flowers.

Be sure to link your creation to the Just Buggin' blog when you are done!

Hope you all have a great day!! Thanks for visiting!!

Robin

1st Challenge at the New "Scrap Our Stash" Blog!

2009-12-01T09:57:00.003-05:00

Happy December 1st, Everyone!! Wow, I can't believe it's December already AND that Christmas is only 24 days away!! YIKES!

With December comes the very 1st Challenge at Scrap Our Stash!! This is challenge is to CREATE A PROJECTS USING YOUR.... what else... SCRAPS!! This can be any type of project, but must use at least 50% scraps... and that doesn't mean cut up a new piece of paper into scraps! LOL

Head on over to the blog & check out all of the details for submitting your projects & see some of the creations that the Design Team has created to inspire you!

"Identify Our Stash" over at Scrap Our Stash!

2009-11-22T09:56:00.006-05:00

Good Sunday Morning!

I have some news to share with you all!! I was recently selected by the lovely Kathy to be on the Scrap Our Stash Design Team! This is a brand new challenge blog that will "officially" be debuting on December 1st!! The challenges will be centered around "Using Our Stash"! You know you all have one... and if you are like me... a pretty LARGE one! LOL

To get things started over there, Kathy has done a wonderful reveal of each New Design Team Member and, this morning, has posted a "Identify Our Stash" Contest! If you head on over the blog, you'll find photos from each of the 7 Designers stash. By reading their reveal and visiting their blog, you should be able to figure out which stash belongs to which designer!

I'm thinking that if you know me, mine will be pretty easy!! I'm not even going to post an actual "clue".... just browse through some of my recent creations (you won't have to browse too far), and I'll think you'll figure it out!!

I would like to share my reveal layout from the Use Our Stash blog! I chose to create a layout about my stash... One of the largest parts of my stash... My Flowers!! If you look through my stash and my creations, you'll see that on almost all of them, you'll find Flowers, Flourishes & Bling... my three favorite things! Of course, having 4 daughters to scrap makes using them easy!!

This layout uses only what was in my stash... and it all has been in my stash for a LONG time... at least 6 months or more!

Supplies Used: Patterned Paper (K&Company), Flowers (Prima), Flower Centers (Prima & Misc. Bling), Flourishes & Large title were cut with the Cricut Expression (my favorite tool!) using the Storybook & Home Decor Cartridges, and for the small title I used my Brother P-Touch label maker!

I am looking forward to the upcoming challenge at Use Our Stash, and I love to see you all come on over and join us!!

TFL & Have A Great Day!
*ROBIN*

My Nature Girl!

2009-11-19T17:02:00.004-05:00

Good Afternoon!!

Just wanted to share a layout I created recently!! This layout was inspired by a couple of things... the December GDT Contest over at Back Porch Memories & a wonderful Becky Fleck sketch AND by Challenge #12 over at the Just Buggin' Challenge Blog! The challenge this week is to use at least 3 Cricut die cuts on your project! Be sure to head on over there & check out all the wonderful projects from the Just Buggin' Design Team & blog members!

Supplies Used: Patterned Paper (K&Company); Flowers & Flower Centers (Prima); Bling (Misc.); Flourishes & Title (Cricut Expression Cartridges: Calligraphy Collection, Sans Serif, Home Decor)

TFL & Have A Great Day!!

*ROBIN*

One of my favorite blogs to visit...

2009-11-16T10:17:00.004-05:00

The Prima Marketing Blog!! There is SO much inspiration there!! I also like that they put together some of their wonderful products for thier Prima Product Pick! The most recent is the GORGEOUS collection!!

I just love the yellow & orange hughes in this! Perfect for Spring, Summer & Fall scrapping!! Included in this pick is....

Today's Picks Include:
Tropics Paper-840976
New Alpha Letter Stickers in Orange and Yellow-531096, 531102
Trellis Roses in Orange and Yellow-533144, 533151
Jewel Box Butterflies-532376
Say It In Pearl Centers-530679
Sultan Centers in Autumn Gold-535094
Gypsy Petals in Burnt Orange and Goldenrod-531621
Donna Downey Wildflower Iron-On-920234
Country Elegance Hydrangeas in Orange-533465
Parlor Petals in Sunflower Yellow-534423
Crystal/Pearl swirl in Burgundy-530471
Gossamer Wings in Dark Orange-533953
Medicci Flowers in Orange-532949

Be sure to check out their blog for beautiful projects created with these products!!

Just Buggin' Challenge #11 ~ Into the Wild

2009-11-12T00:01:00.001-05:00

This week, Challenge #11 over at the Just Buggin' Challenge Blog is to create a project with an animal Cricut die cut! If you don't have a cartridge with an animal die cut, make up your own animal, think google eyes!!

I created a layout for this challenge, and incorporated the cute little owl from the Happily Ever After cartridge. Other supplies used on this layout are some VERY old patterned paper (if anyone recognized it, let me know!!), Prima Flowers, Prima Say It With Crystals Flower Centers, Cricut Expression (Cartridges: Storybook, Calligraphy Collection, Sans Serif, Happily Ever After). The layout of this page was inspired by a sketch by Tina McDonald.

Be sure to stop on by the Just Buggin' Challenge Blog to see other great examples from the brand New Design Team!

Have A Great Day!
~ROBIN~

Sharing A Layout...

2009-11-10T08:28:00.004-05:00

Good Tuesday Morning!!

I just wanted to share a layout I finished yesterday. It is inspired by the sketch challenge over at Color {Me} Daisy. I just LOVE Julie Bonner sketches & this one was no exception! I also played with my Cricut quite a bit for this one! I used several cartriges to create the title, flourishes & snowflakes! (Cartridges used: Storybook, Calligraphy Collection, Home Decor & Joys of the Season). Lots of layering & dimension in this too!

And, I know I already submitted a card for Challenge #10 (Just Bling It) over at the Just Buggin' Cricut Challenge Blog, but that challenge also gave some inspiration to this layout as well! I used Ranger Stickles ALL over the die cuts on this... title, flourisn & snowflakes!!

Supply Lis for Layout:
MME Patterned Paper, Bazzill Cardstock, Misc. Wal-Mart Bling, Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Ranger Stickles, Kaiser Craft Pearls, Cricut Cartridges: Storybook, Calligraphy Collection, Home Decor & Joys of the Season.

I'm off to start a new project... Have A Great Day!!

ROBIN

Another Card (Just Buggin' Challenge #10)

2009-11-05T14:07:00.002-05:00

I'm having fun over at the Just Buggin' Challenge Blog! Challenge #10 is to use glitter or glitter glue on your die cuts. If you do not have glitter, opt for rhinestones, glitter brads, etc. to add bling to your die cuts! As always, at least one Cricut die cut must be used on your project.

I used several die cuts on my card. The background bracket shape (Storybook), the stamp edged shape (Base Camp) & the flourish (Home Decor). To add some sparkle, I used Ranger Stickles on the stamped sentiment & flourish, and also added some Ranger Glossy Accents to the dots in the background. Other items used: Prima Patterned Paper & Flower, Misc. Red Gems & Tim Holtz Distress Ink.

Thanks for looking!! Have A Great Day!!

*ROBIN*

Some Cards to Share!

2009-11-05T13:53:00.004-05:00

Hello All!! I wanted to share a couple of cards that I have been working on! These are for two of the November Challenges over at Back Porch Memories.

This 1st one is for Danielle's Packaging Challenge. The challenge is to create a layout or a card using the packaging from an embellishment. I used the backing from some Prima "Say It With Crystals" on this card (B&W Polka Dot element). I also used Jenni Bowlin Patterned Paper, Misc. Ribbon & a Stampin' Up Stamp.

The 2nd challenge is Audrey's "On Edge" Challenge. The challenge is to create a project (LO/card/altered etc.) using border punches. I used 2 different punches... one from EK Success (Martha Stewart) & one from Fiskars. I also used Prima Paper, K&Co Paper, Felt Die Cuts, Stickles & my Cricut Expression "Home Decor" cartridge.

Well, I'm off to do some more creating!! Have A Great Day!!

*ROBIN*

2 Of A Kind

2009-10-30T17:21:00.003-04:00

Hey Everyone!! Wanted to share this layout I did of two of my furbabies... Fred & Ginger! This layout was for the 10/10 Challenge at the Scrapbook Get-Away, and was inspired by a sketch over at Let's Capture Our Memories by Amanda Winchester.

Supplies: Prima Papers, Prima Flowers, Prima Bling, Bling Circles by Best Occasions, EK Success Border Punch & Cricut Expression (Storybook Cartridge)

Thanks for looking & have a great day!!

Robin

Trick or Treat!

2009-10-29T15:18:00.003-04:00

Yep, it's that time again! The leaves are changing, the weather is getting cooler & everywhere you see jack-o-lanterns, ghosts & spider webs... Halloween is here!

To celebrate, I created this cute little treat bucket with inspirational help from the Just Buggin' challenge blog & the Scrap with Shelby message board!

This weeks #9 challenge at Just Buggin' was to create a Halloween or Spooky Themed project... using your Cricut, of course!

AND, this months challenge at Scrap with Shelby was to make a page, altered item or project "recycling" something from your scrapbooking supplies.

I chose to use the empty clear bucket that I got some Prima Flowers in to make a fun little treat bucket. I used the Calligraphy Collections & Doodle Charms cartridges to make this fun little bucket! I also used Cloud 9 patterned papers, Bazzill cardstock, Sakura pens, Glimmer Mist & Misc. Ribbon.

Thanks for looking & Have A Great Day!

Robin

Been playin' with my Cricut!

2009-10-22T15:13:00.004-04:00

Since finding the Just Buggin' challenge blog, I've been inspired to try some new things with my Cricut! Challenge #8 was to create a card using a card shape from any Cricut cartridge. I decided to try a round card, using the mirror/window feature on the Tags, Bags, Boxes & More cartridge!

I made a birthday card for a good friend! I used KI Memories patterned paper, Prima Flowers, Misc. Blong, Bazzill Cardstock & Tim Holtz Distress Ink. I also used the Calligraphy Collection cartridge.

TFL & Have A Great Day!

Robin

Autumn Is In The Air!

2009-10-21T17:00:00.007-04:00

Well, it was ealier this week anyway... now it's in the mid 70's again! I'm never sure how to dress the girls for school in the morning! But that's OK... I like it a little warmer... that's why I like Virginia!

Well, I got to do a little paper crafting over the past couple of days and completed a couple more challenges for The Scrapbook Get-Away and Color {Me} Daisy.

This first project is a combination of two challenges. The challenge at The Scrapbook Get-Away was to create a layout using Dr. in the title & at least one heart. For Color {Me} Daisy the challenge was to use an amazing sketch by Julie Bonner (52 Sketches 52 Weeks) as inspiration.

My layout uses Basic Grey Mellow Patterned Paper & Buttons, Bazzill Cardstock, Prima Flowers, Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Fiskars Threading Water border punch and the Cricut Expression (George & Basic Shapes, Storybook & Home Decor Cartridges).

My 2nd project is for a Color {Me} Daisy Fall Challenge. We had to create this adorable pumpkin using patterned paper and/or cardstock. Isn't it cute?! I used my Cricut Expression with the Storybook Cartridge & the auto fill feature to cut the scalloped circles for this project.

I had recently tried out for the Color {Me} Daisy Design Team, but got an e-mail today saying that I didn't make it. :( I just wanted to thank Michelle for the opportunity & congratulate those who made the team! I look forward to your inspiration!!

Have A Great Day!

ROBIN

Good Morning!

2009-10-20T08:32:00.003-04:00

Good Morning All!

Just thought I'd pop in and post another layout! I'm SO happy to be creating again! I never realized how much I rely on my crafting to help me relax and stay centered. Now that I'm back at it, life just seems "right"... Make Sense?? :)

This is an 8x8 layout I did of my lovely niece, Haillie! Gosh, I miss her so much and she's growing into a beautiful young lady!! Can't wait to see this years pics!

For this layout, I used some older supplies I had around, including Basic Grey Sublime Patterned Paper & Alpha Stickers, ColorBox Chalk Ink, Sakura Gel Pen, Bazzill Cardstock & American Crafts Rub-On Alphas, as well as my Cricut Expression (as always!)

I cut the large flower from one of the patterned papers & layered it for the background, then I inked around the edges & traced with a brown gel pen around the petals & alpha stickers.

I was, again, inspired by two challenges when creating this layout. One was from The Scrapbook Getaway, where we had to use "fussy cutting" on the layout. And the other was from Color{Me}Daisy, where we had to use cutting, layering, two different fonts in the title & a winged creature on the layout. I love both of these message boards... you should check them out!

Thanks for looking...

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!

Robin

Woo Hoo! I Scrapped!!

2009-10-18T14:47:00.004-04:00

Hello All!!

Well, I FINALLY got me a little scrappy space all organized and did a little scrapping! I've discovered a few new scrappy places (well, new to me!) and I've been playing along with some challenges!!

This first layout was combined for 2 sites ... The Scrapbook Get-Away and Color{Me}Daisy! , at The Scrapbook Get-Away the challenge was to use a great sketch by Shana, and the challenge for Color {Me} Daisy was to create a layout using Fall Colors but NOT a Fall Layout! I used American Crafts 2-Sided papers & rub-ons for this, along with Prima Flowers, Misc. Bling, and the Storybook & Home Decor Cricut Cartridges.

This 2nd layout was created for two site also... the Just Buggin' Challenge Blog (how could I NOT love this blog, since I'm so attached to my Cricut!? Thinkin' of trying for her DT!), and the Color{Me}Daisy DT Call! The challenge for Just Buggin' was to create anything (other than a card) using my Cricut Machine. For Color {Me} Daisy, we had to create a Layout with a "Fall Favorites" theme. I chose to scrap a photo that my daughter, Emily, had taken at her middle school Fall Dance last year. I used a combination of both traditional and non-traditional fall colors. Supplies used were Prima Papers & Flowers, along with copper Ranger Stickles & some Misc. Bling to create this simple layout. :) I also used the Storybook Cricut Cartridge for the Title, Flourish Border & branch accents on this page.

It feels SO good to be creating again!! Thanks for stopping by!!

Have A Great Day!!
~ Robin ~

Just Wanted to Check In...

2009-10-01T20:05:00.003-04:00

Hi Everyone!! I know it's been a while since I've checked in, but things have been a little hectic for our family. We ended up having to move (again!) and are still working on getting settled. We are currently staying with friends and trying to figure out how to fit a house full of stuff into a 15x15 storage unit.... not an easy task!

As far as my scrapping... I haven't been creative in a while, and it's KILLING me!! I am working on setting up a nice little space though, and I hope to be back to creating VERY soon!! I even went as far as trying out for a couple of DT's... still waiting on the results! :)

I miss all my on-line friends, scrappy & otherwise & I am working on getting back on here more!! Thanks for sticking by me!! <>

Hello Fellow Bloggers!!

2009-07-26T11:09:00.008-04:00

Hey Everyone!! No, I have not dropped off the face of the earth! Things have been just REALLY crazy busy with our family these past few months!! We've had good things... end of school year happenings, graduation (including party) & a great vacation to Williamsburg! And we've had some not so good things... electric & phone issues with our apartment, Dean STILL hunting for a job (though this seems to be going better) & Victoria had her tonsils & adnoids taken out (not a really "bad" experience, but a bit scary!

So anyway... I'm starting to get things a little more back to "normal" (whatever that is! LOL) I've even managed to scrap a little recently too!

Here are a few pics I wanted to share!

Oldest daughter, Jessica, Graduating from High School!

Pics of the Graduation Cake that a friend helped make

(she did most of it... I'm still learning!) for the Party.

A couple pics of the set-up for the party.

Some fun pics from our Williamsburg Vacation with friends!

And a few pics of recent projects.

Gradution Cake: Supplies ~ BG Alyssa; Prima Flowers; Extra Flowers From Cake; Misc. Gems; MM Mini Brads; Cricut Cartridges (Home Decor & Calligraphy)

A Day At the Beach (Altered Fram): Supplies~ Glitter Paper from Mothers & Daughters Creations; Misc. Cardstock; Cricut Cartridges (Disney Princess & Opposites Attract)

North Carolina Zoo: Supplies ~ Sassafras Lass Papers; Bazzil Cardstock; Prima Flowers; Misc. Snaps (all from Scrapbooks & Stuff on-line Store); Cricut Cartridges (Calligraphy Collection & Alphalicious)

Phew! Well, that's my past couple of months in a nut shell! LOL Thanks for looking & have a GREAT DAY!!

Exciting News!

2009-06-02T22:37:00.002-04:00

I am excited to share that I was asked by the lovely Nana at Scrapbooks & Stuff to be the Design Team Coordinator for her new Design Team!! I am thrilled and honored to be working with Nana, Vanessa & a very talented group of Designers! Please come on by & join us for monthly challenges, tutorials & more!!

Sharing a couple projects...

2009-05-26T15:13:00.003-04:00

Hello to all my fellow crafters & bloggers! :)

I just wanted to share a couple recent projects I created!

This first layout was for a challenge at Me & Moms Big Ideas. The challenge was to use a stamp to create a border or frame. I used a flourish stamp to create a frame around a couple of pics of my favorite fur-baby, Freddie! I was also able to work this layout into the Sketch Challenge at Urban Anthology!

I also wanted to share the graduation party invitation I made for my oldest dd's graduation party (personal info. was whited out for posting).
And, finally, this last project was for a Doodling Challenge at Me & Moms Big Ideas. I had wanted to "try" an all-dooled page. Now that I have... I'm not sure I like it... but I did it & it's out of my system... for now! LOL

This is a photo of my niece. :)

TFL! Have A Great Day!!

Time Stands Still...

2009-05-23T19:43:00.003-04:00

I wanted to share a heritage page I did of my grandparents on their wedding day in 1939. I decided to go with a bit of color on this layout & use papers from Kaiser Craft (one of my new favorites) & also paper from Best Creations, both of which can be found at the Mothers & Daughters Creations store! I also used Prima Flowers, Kaiser Craft Pearls & die cut title & flourishes from the Calligraphy Collection Cricut Cartridge. The flourishes were crackled using Helmar 2-Step Crackle Medium. :)

TFL! Have A Great Day!!

Happy Wendesday!

2009-05-20T19:58:00.004-04:00

Happy Wednesday, Everyone!!

WOW! It's been a busy couple of weeks!! I've been working a bunch, trying to catch up from Mother's Day!! LOL BUT, I finally DID catch up yesterday, and then got myself a little ahead today! And... I have a DAY OFF tomorrow!!

Since I got off a little early today, I was able to do a little creating this afternoon! I started creating this layout for the "Non-Human" challenge at Me & Moms Big Ideas, then got stuck & remembered the sketch I found at this great new site Scrapbooks & Stuff. So this layout I did for both challenge! And I also did a Card Sketch Challenge at Scrapbooks & Stuff by one of the members. The card sketch is actually from a great blog Inspirational-Card-Sketch Challenge Blog.

This layout uses some of my new favorite paper by Kaiser Craft, Prima Flowers, Kaiser Pearls, Misc. Bling Flourish from Wal-Mart & Generic Black Cardstock.

And the card uses some fun DCWV Glitter Stack paper, Prima Flowers, American Crafts Ribbon, EK Success (Martha Stewart) Border Punch, Misc. Gems & stamp & Generic Cardstock.

TFL!! Have A Great Day, Everyone!!

Belated HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY & Mothers & Daughters Creations Blog Roll Wrap Up!

2009-05-12T15:07:00.003-04:00

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all of you wonderful mom's out there!!

I had a wonderful day! It started with dh sneaking off early in the morning with my younger 2 girls & picking up breakfast from my favorite breakfast buffet place! My girls delivered it to me in bed, along with wonderful handmade cards, pictures & poems! Then, they all gave me a beautiful new quilt for our bed! It was a nice, relaxing day!

The week leading up to Mother's Days was CRAZY!! I ended up getting a stomach bug that had been going around work, and was down for the count on Wednesday. But the rest of the week, I didn't have time to be sick (no matter how bad I felt!!) I ended up working 7 hours Thursday, 8 hours Friday & 10 hours on Saturday!! And inbetween all that, dh and I were running around trying to get our van fixed, so it would FINALLY pass inspection... which it did!! WOO HOO!! We've been trying since November, and it ended up costing us, in total, over $1000 to get it fixed! But it's all legal & safe now! YEAH!!

AND NOW....

I would like to send out a big THANK YOU to all of you who participated in our first ever Mothers & Daughters Creations Blog Roll! You have until May 16th to upload your projects! Every challenge has a special prize, and the more you play with us, the more chances you have to win!!!

Here is the list of the challenges already posted with the designer who hosted and the prizes!!

Day 1: Card with multiple layers challenge hosted by Cathy
Prize: Daisy Bucket Summer Cottage paper and 2 lengths of ribbon

Day 2: Scrapbook Sketch Challenge hosted by Robin
Prize: Crafty Secrets Accordian Album

Day 3: Treasure Boxes and Gift Bags hosted by Cathy
Prize: Green & Yellow Treasure Box

Day 4: Candle or Table or Tray Decoration hosted by Maria
Prize: Lilac Flower Rinestones from Kaiser

Day 5: Vintage Style Borders and Embellishments hosted by Tamara
Prize: Collection of Vintage borders and embellishments

Day 6: Spring theme ATC hosted by Leah
Prize: ATC Kit

Day 7: Recipe Card Challenge hosted by Melissa
Prize: SEI Morning Meadow epoxy stickers.

Day 8: Card with at least 3 flowers challenge hosted by Giovana
Prize: Butterfly Kisses Stamp.

Day 9: Homemade Touch Gift Challenge hosted by Dawn
Prize: Stamps from Daisy Bucket.

Day 10: Flower bouquet challenge hosted by Mia
Prize: 3D Bouquet in a Tea Cup

Thanks so much for all your support.

Day 9 of the Mothers and Daughters Creations First Annual Mothers and Daughters Traditions Blog Roll

2009-05-08T00:00:00.000-04:00

Welcome to Day 9 of the Mothers and Daughters Traditions Blog Roll and yes, another opportunity for yummy blog candy. Need a little something extra you can make yourself to add a homemade touch to Mom’s gift for Sunday? If you are looking for a beautiful but simple project, visit Dawn for a fabulous challenge and some great ideas for quick projects you can make from things you have on hand. Leah, Cathy, and Kathryn have also joined in with samples so drop by their blogs for even more inspiration.

Speaking of sentiments, are you having trouble finding the right greeting or poem for your cards? Look no further than Kathryn’s blog. She’s compiled a blogful of poems, quotes, and sentiments that you can generate from your own computer with her fast and easy tips and tricks.

Have A Great Day!!

Day 8 of the Mothers and Daughters Creations First Annual Mothers and Daughters Traditions Blog Roll

2009-05-07T00:00:00.000-04:00

Today is the regular “Thursday Card Challenge” at Mothers and Daughters and our blog roll continues with a special treat.

Giovana is hosting the challenge so hurry on over to her blog for all the details – challenge, blog candy, and a stunning card to inspire you. Leah, Cathy, Dawn have also made samples for this challenge. And if you love butterflies, be sure to drop by their blogs and increase your chances of winning some beautiful blog candy. Cathy has a special post today as well. Ever wonder what that flower on your card really signifies? She’s posting today about the Victorian meanings and the symbolism behind some popular flowers.

Have A Great Day!!

Day 7 of the Mothers and Daughters Creations First Annual Mothers and Daughters Traditions Blog Roll

2009-05-06T00:00:00.000-04:00

This is lucky Day #7 of the Mothers and Daughters Traditions Blog Roll. We’re getting away from cards and scrap pages to take a crack at recipe cards. Share your recipes and get some cool ideas for making recipe cards from Melissa. (Hint, I hear she has a template to share as well.) Drop by and see what Cathy, Giovana, and Laurie have also come up with.

I made a cute little house-shaped mini recipe book to keep in my kitchen! :) In it, I've added all those family favorites from my mom, grandmother, dh's mom & his grandmother also. I'll keep it on a hook right over the counter so I have them within easy reach!

Do you remember the beautiful embellishments on Cathy’s Treasure Boxes? Drop by her blog today for a tutorial on how to create them - Part 2 of our Fabulous Floral Three Part Challenge. Leah is also making some so be sure to stop by and see the designs she’s created.

Don't forget to go back and see what challenges you might have missed so far! There is some wonderful blog candy up for grabs!! Also, visit the MDC Blog for all the details!

Have A Great Day!

Day 6 of the Mothers and Daughters Creations First Annual Mothers and Daughters Traditions Blog Roll

2009-05-05T00:00:00.000-04:00

Today there is another fun challenge for the Mothers and Daughters Traditions Blog Roll. The Spring ATC Challenge has been extended and you can win some terrific blog candy by making an Artist Trading Card with a spring theme. Check out Leah’s blog for all the details and be sure to check out the samples made by Cathy and Giovana too.

Want to know what to do with those ATC’s? Tamara will show you how to use them to embellish scrap book pages. You can also use them on cards, boxes, or frame them. Check out Cathy’s blog for more ideas as well as “how to’s” if you’ve never made an ATC before.

Have A Great Day!!

Day 5 of the Mothers and Daughters Creations First Annual Mothers and Daughters Traditions Blog Roll

2009-05-04T00:00:00.000-04:00

Mother’s Day is a time for us to reflect back on the special women in our lives - mother, grandmother, daughter, mother-in-law, aunt, cousin, mentor, friend. Today’s special Mothers and Daughters Traditions Blog Roll challenge is being hosted by Melita on her blog. Join Melita in making a special scrap page to honor and remember a special woman in your life. Visit her blog for some wonderful ideas and a chance to win some blog candy that says traditions. Laurie and Mia have also posted pages on their blogs, so visit them for even more inspiration and more chances to win today’s blog candy!

Then, visit Tamara’s blog for our second challenge of the day. Old family pictures often have a vintage feel and what better way to highlight them than with vintage styled borders, embellishments, mats, and frames. Tamara takes you through the process of making some wonderful designs for your own scrap book and is offering some gorgeous “vintage” style blog candy as well. Need more ideas for vintage themed designs? Check out the samples for this challenge made by Cathy & Leah.

These are a couple of elements I created for a heritage layout. It's so easy to create elements for pages like this just by using more musted colors, inking & distrssing! I used a couple of flourishes I cut out from patterned paper that I then used Helmar 2-Step Crackle Medium on to give them a more "vintage" look. Then I added coordinating flowers & pearls to complete the look I wanted. The entire layout will be posted at a later date on the Mothers & Daughters Creatios Challenge Blog!

Thanks for looking & have a great day!!

Day 4 of the Mothers and Daughters Creations First Annual Mothers and Daughters Traditions Blog Roll

2009-05-03T00:00:00.001-04:00

The Mothers and Daughters Traditions Blog Roll continues with a challenge hosted by Maria.

If you are planning on serving Mom, Grandma, or anyone breakfast in bed, why not make that breakfast tray extra special with a quick and easy decoration, or make lunch, brunch or dinner extra special with pretty, hand made table decorations.

Visit Maria’s blog for all the details and a chance to win some glitzy blog candy (think spring, think BLING).

I thought it would be fun to "alter" a jar candle to put on the table! It was a quick, easy project & would also make a great gift for that special mom! I also made it re-usable, by adding a little tie in the back that can be un-tied and put on another jar candle or large pillar candle!

The candle I used was just from Wal-Mart, but you could use any jar candle or even make it smaller for an decorative added touch to a votive cup! :) I used some fun papers from the Bo-Bunny Abbey Road Collection for my candle. :)

Cathy and Giovana have also made some samples for this challenge. Drop by their blogs for some more great ideas.

Have A Great Day!!

Day 3 of the Mothers and Daughters Creations First Annual Mothers and Daughters Traditions Blog Roll

2009-05-02T00:00:00.000-04:00

The Mothers and Daughters Mothers Day Traditions Blog Roll brings two challenges today and two chances to win a wonderful hand made treasure box.

Visit Cathy’s blog for some innovative ways to do really special things with hand made boxes and gift bags. She’s posting templates and a detailed tutorial for Part 1 of our Fabulous Floral Three Part Challenge. And if you need a last minute gift idea (need something to put in that gift bag), stop by Kathryn’s blog.

Leah, Dawn and Giovana have made some gorgeous samples for these challenges. Be sure to viti their blogs & take a peek!

Need some general info about the blog roll? You can find it on the MDC Challenge Blog.

Day 2 of the Mothers and Daughters Creations Mother’s Day Traditions Blog Roll

2009-05-01T00:00:00.001-04:00

Welcome to Day 2 of the very first Mothers and Daughters Creations Mother’s Day Traditions Blog Roll. You can find all of the exciting details about this blog roll on the main Mothers and Daughters Challenge Blog, where our own Linda, the “Mother” half of Mothers and Daughters, has put together a collection of fun and sentimental poems, sentiments, and journaling suggestions.

Today I’m challenging you to create a scrap book page from a sketch. The sketch was actually inspired by a very special layout I created with the only two photos I have of my Grandmother & 2nd daughter, Emily.

I was very close to my grandmother while I was growing up. I used to enjoy going there for a week every summer, as well as monthly visits for wonderful Italian dinners! She made the best sauce!!

When I was older & had my 1st daughter, she was thrilled to be able to spend time with her. And when it came time for grand-baby #2, she was SO excited to be able to meet her too!! Unfortunately, she fell ill not long before Emily was born, and was unable to make it see her. So, as soon as I was able to travel, we brought Emily to see her. It was the first, and sadly the last, time she got to see & hold her. It's a moment I will always remember & cherish.

So, my challenge for you.... make a layout honoring a special woman in your life – grandmother, mom, daughter, aunt, best friend, mother-in-law – using this sketch as your inspiration, and upload it to any gallery or your blog. Then, post a comment with a link here on my blog so we can see it. And when you post, tell us a little bit about the woman honored on your page. You have until 12 noon on Saturday, May 16th, to submit a layout for a chance to win a Crafty Arts chipboard album. The winner of this challenge will be selected the following day (May 17th) and announced both here on my blog and on the MDC Challenge blog as well.

Here is the Sketch:

And here is my layout:

Need some inspiration? Check out these samples made by my fellow design team members Melita and Laurie. Visit their blogs and post a comment for a chance to win an extra “mystery prize" to be announced later in our blog roll.

I can't wait to see your layouts & hear your stories!!

Have A Great Day!

Day 1 of the Mothers and Daughters Creations First Annual Mothers and Daughters Traditions Blog Roll

2009-04-30T00:00:00.001-04:00

Thanks for joining the very first Mothers and Daughters Creations Mother’s Day Traditions Blog Roll. You can find all of the exciting details about this blog roll on the main Mothers and Daughters Challenge Blog, where our own Mother and Daughter Team of Linda and Tam will be sharing some very special Mothers Day memories and traditions.

This week Cathy is hosting the weekly card challenge for MDC on her blog, The Seaside Rose Cottage, and she’s offering some sweet blog candy – think key lime and strawberry.

Be sure to visit Cathy’s blog for the challenge details and a chance to win some blog candy. You can also see some more terrific cards that Melissa and Leah made for the challenge on their blogs.

Mothers & Daughters Creations Scrapbook Challenge ~ Scrapbook for a Cause

2009-04-29T16:16:00.005-04:00

Be sure to head on over to MDC Challenge Blog to check out their weekly scrapbooking challenge! The month of April is a special time in co-owner, Tarmara's, family because it is Autism Awareness month. A lot of what happens in her family centers around Autism, and they always like to join along with other families and Autism organizations to speak out and bring awareness to their cause.

This week we want you to step up on your own soapbox - take a moment to scrapbook about your own cause! Maybe your life has been touched by someone with cancer, or MS, or even Autism. What have your learned from them? We want to hear all about it!

Here is my layout for this challenge:

I used paper from Best Creations and bling from Zva Creative.

I also wanted to share a few I cards I created using the kit I created for Challenge #5 for the Urban Anthology Design Star Challenge. You can see my kit in this blog post. :)

Thanks for looking! Have A Great Day!!

Good Tuesday Morning!

2009-04-28T10:22:00.009-04:00

Good Morning, Fellow Bloggers!! :)

It's my day off & I wanted to share my last project for the Urban Anthology Design Star Contest. For this challenge, we had to create a "kit" & then design 2 projects showcasing the kit we created. :) This was a fun challenge & I was amazed to see the kit I could create from just my own stash!

So... Here is my very own kit... "Subtle Elegance" ~ When I looked at this kit the first thing I notices was the subtleness of the colors, then all the swirls, flourishes, butterflies & flowers made me think “elegant”. Hence the "Subtle Elegance" name!

My Kit Includes:

4 ~ 12” x 12” Pieces of Patterned Paper

(1) We R Memory Keepers White Out Collection – Explore Roam (2-sided)

(1) We R Memory Keepers White Out Collection – Explore Meadow (2-sided)

(1) Basic Grey Ambrosia Collection – Citrus

(1) Basic Grey Ambrosia Collection – Winsome

4 ~ 12” x 12” Pieces of Bazzill Cardstock

(2) Flat Broke (brown)

(2) Blind Date (blue)

2 Sets of Alphas

(1) Pkg. MME Magnolia Collection – Sundance Rub-Ons

(1) Pkg. Making Memories Glitter Letter Stickers

1 Maya Road 2-Ring Layer Mini Book

Assorted Embellishments:

1 Yard – Sugar & Spice Blue Flower Trim

Assortment of Prima Flowers

3 Best Occasions Adhesive Bling Flourishes

3 White Pearl Corsage Pins

6 Making Memories Chloe’s Closet Collection Canvas Brads

24 Making Memories Chloe’s Closet Mini Button Brads

Assortment of Chipboard Shapes (circles, scallop frame, flourishes & flower)

1 Journaling Block (Crown) – Mfr. Unknown

Kit Details:

This is Project #1 ~ Miss Purr-sonality (Used 100% of kit supplies except for Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Helmar 2-Step Crackle Medium & Making Memories Paint)

Layout Details: (Individual gems were cut from one of the 3 Best Occasions Adhesive Bling Flourishes.)

And this is Project #2 ~ "My BFF's" Mini Album (Used 100% of kit supplies except for Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Making Memories Paint & various border punches.)The photos in this album were taken by my oldest dd, so the quality is not quite perfect... but they are her friends, so that's what matters.

Project #2 - Details:

So now we all get to wait to see who is chosen for the Urban Anthology DT! :) I don't expect to make it, but I really enjoyed these challenges & stepping outside of my comfort zone! Good Luck to all who played along!

And don't forget to be watching the Mothers & Daughters Creations Blog beginning on April 30th for our 1st ever Blog Roll!!

What A Beautiful Sunny Saturday!

2009-04-25T10:14:00.007-04:00

Good Morning, fellow bloggers!

It's a BEAUTIFUL day here today! It's supposed to get into the high 80's today!!

I wanted to come & share a few projects I've been working on the past week or so for the Urban Anthology Desgn Star Contest.

The first is for a bonus challenge. We all had to create sketches for a previous bonus challenge, and for this challenge, we had to choose one of the other designer-hopefuls' sketches & create a card!

I chose the wonderful sketch that Kimmy (lostinadream) created!

I love the "sun burst" background! I saw it as a great way to add color & dimension to the card, without making it too bulky for mailing! Also for this challenge, we had to have at least one hand-cut element on the card.

Hand-Cut Items: Flower burst in the top right corner, Flower in the top right corner & flourishes around stamped image... all hand-cut from the BG Patterned Paper. The flourishes were traced from a doodling template, then hand-cut. Sunburst background was sort of like a paper-piecing... I had to measure & cut both the dot paper & solid pink, ink them & piece them together & stick them to the orange paper then finish assembling the card from there.

Supplies used for this card:Basic Grey (Romani) Patterned PaperStamp was purchased at AC Moore, but the manufacturer's name is too small for my eyes! LOLSakura Souffle' PensTim Holtz Distress Ink (Walnut Stain)Stampin' Up Clear Embossing Powder (Image was stamped then heat embossed to add texture... more texture was added by filling in the flowers with the Souffle' Pens)

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For the next challenge, we had to create a multi-photo layout that incorporated two innovate & unique techniques... not easy! LOL The two techniques I used were to create an "etched glass" look on an extra acrylic album sheet (used on the "overlay" over the photo on the left page) & use it as an overlay. And, how to jazz up basic, boring, die-cut letters & shapes, using embossing & stamping (used on the title, flourish & circles... these were all cardstock/paper die cuts... not chipboard!).

My layout is an 11 x 8.5 2-pager for my Winery album.

Here are some of the design details from this layout...

Supplies:Bo-Bunny Patterned Paper & Die Cut Circles & Flourish; Prima Grape Vine Leaves; Misc. Floral Wire; Misc. Mosaic Beads; Glass Etching Stencil or any stencil (you can even make your own!); Stampin’ Up Emboss Puff “Whoolly White” Embossing Powder; Stampendous Deep Impression Clear Embossing Powder; Top Boss Embossing Pad; Color Box Gold Pigment Ink; Heat Tool; Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Walnut Stain); Kaiser Pearls White; Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink “Eggplant”; Extra page from 6x6 Acrylic Album; Misc. StampCraft Glue

Here are links to slideshows of the tutorials for both of the above mentioned techniques used on this layout. To view each step, just click on the photo in the slideshow.

Jazzing Up Die Cuts:

http://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b279/Dad24Girls/Urban%20Anthology%20Design%20Star%20Contest/?action=view&current=ad2909ad.pbw

Creating "Etched Glass" Effect on Acrylic:

http://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b279/Dad24Girls/Urban%20Anthology%20Design%20Star%20Contest/?action=view&current=57bcddec.pbw

Well, I think that's it for today! Thank you for visiting!!

Have A Wonderful Day!!

MDC Art Inspiration Challenge & Fun Announcement!

2009-04-14T13:49:00.004-04:00

It's time for another Mothers and Daughters scrapbook challenge!

I have a really fun announcement to share with you, but FIRST I want to share this week's challenge! This week we're having an inspiration challenge based on ad art... all you need to do to join in is find a magazine ad that is NOT related to scrapbooking and use it as inspiration for your layout!

Here is my layout inspired by this challenge, as well as the 3rd challenge for the Urban Anthology Design Star Contest! We needed to think "green" for this challenge. I used an old CD, which I covered with patterned paper & added it to my layout for dimension. I also used a seed pack from the seeds my daughters help plant, and stick pin that I've had since I was a young girl.

I used sei's Dill Blossom collection for the base of my layout.

I was inspired by turning this ad sideways. :)

And now for the fun announcement from the MDC Challenge Blog...

Our very own designer, Cathy Weider has organized MDC's very first blog roll! This will begin April 30th and will culminate on Mother's Day with a gallery of entries from designers and visitors alike. The theme, Mothers and Daughters Traditions, promises a bouquet of fabulous projects - cards, scrap book designs, gift and packaging ideas, altered projects, and much, much more.

Beginning on Thursday, April 30th, grab your cup of tea or coffee and a sweet roll and join us for our daily posts. We'll share fabulous projects, memories, and recipes, inspirational ideas for journaling scrap book pages and writing personalized messages for cards, and the secret language of flowers. Create a card or a treasure box, embellish a picture mat or a scrap book page, test your knowlege of trivia, or simply share a memory and you could win some of the fabulous blog candy we'll be offering each day. Sweet! Be sure to keep posted for further details!

And here is one more layout I wanted to share that I created for challenge #2 for the Urban Anthology Design Star Challenge.

These are the only two photos I have of my grandmother with my 2nd daughter, Emily. It is the one & only time she got to meet her before she passed away. I've had these photos for nearly 13 years, and have finally been able to sit and journal my feelings. TFL!

I used the Making Memories Animal Crackers collection, a mix of Prima flowers & Bazzil chipboard letters & flourish.

Have A Wonderful Day!!

Time for Another MDC Scrapbook Challenge!

2009-04-01T07:31:00.004-04:00

Good Morning!! It's a rainy Wednesday morning... perfect for staying in & creating!!

It's time for another fun Mothers & Daughters Creations Scrapbook Challenge!

It's pretty simple to play along this week - we invite you to click on the designer's pictures at the right of the MDC blog to check out their blogs and enjoy their work! Choose a favorite layout and scraplift it! Please be sure to share your creation in the comment section & let us know whose layout inspired you!

Here is my layout from this challenge, using some great Jenni Bowlin Papers....

I was inspired by one of Mia's beautiful creations (as were all of the designers who participated in this weeks challenge!!)

TFL & Have A Great Day! :)

More Fun on the GCD Studios Blog!!

2009-03-31T16:43:00.004-04:00

Well, the calls to the new GCD Design Team went out today... and....

I didn't get one! LOL That's ok... I wasn't really expecting one. Heidi will be announcing the new DT, along with those who made the 4 Guest DT spots, 40 Spotlights & 21 Product Testers on Monday, April 6th! Be sure to check out the GCD Blog for all the details!

The Waiting Begins!!

2009-03-30T14:41:00.004-04:00

OK... I haven't mentioned this yet (didn't want to jinx myself! LOL) but I threw my hat in the ring for the GCD Design Team call! The deadline for submissions was yesterday, and the calls going out to the new Designers TOMORROW!! Heidi is making this fun for everyone, by hosting some fun giveaways throughout the day tomorrow on the GCD Blog! I have to work tomorrow morning... AHHHHH!!! But I'm hoping for a short day, so I can come home & join in on the fun.... and maybe even get a phone call myself!!

It's A Sunny Sunday Morning!!

2009-03-29T10:50:00.008-04:00

Good Morning!! The SUN is finally shining here in Central VA!! It's a beatiful Sunday Morning! I just thought I'd pop in and share a few of the most recent layouts I've made this week!

This 1st one is my 1st submission into the "Design Star" Contest over at Urban Anthology!

Challenge #1 was to use a great sketch & create a layout showcasing signature aspects of your unique style! I am thrilled with my layout, no matter what the judges think! I've had these photos of my youngest dd & needed some inspiration to scrap them!

This next one I did using a photo of my grandparents, Louis & Louise on their wedding day in 1939! This Jenni Bowlin paper was PERFECT for this photo!

This layout showcases a beautiful photo of my daughter, Victoria! You know how sometimes you just can't get a good photo of someone... well, Victoria is my someone! LOL But this one turned out beautiful! I used some fun Prima papers & flowers to highlight her pretty smile!!

And I have one more to share, but you'll have to wait until tomorrow for that one! It's for the Mothers & Daughters Challenge blog! Be sure to check in tomorrow to see this weeks great challenge!

Hope you all enjoy your Sunday!!

Creating Memories...

Happy Friday!!

A little tease...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Do a little shopping for YOURSELF this holiday season?

Did You Know? (Stampin' Up)

More Creations using The Scrappers Outlet Bo Bunny Block Party Range Kit!

Stampin' Up Clearance Rack Blitz... ends tomorrow (10/18)

The Scrappers Outlet DT Reveal!

More with the August BG Oliver Kit from Queen Scraps!

Not one, not two, but THREE!!

New Layout!

A Cake To Share!

Girls Paperie Kit from Queen Scraps!

Let's Get Hopping!!!

August Kit from The Scrapbook Get-Away!

Wanted to share some Heritage Pages

UGH How Do I Get SO Far Behind!?

Live, Imagine, Create!

Time to do a little catching up!!

Father's Day Creations!

Dear Lizzy Kit *WINNER*

I've Been Creating!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, COOKIN' UP CREATIONS!

KI Memories DT Reveal @ Cookin' Up Creations!

Queen Scraps "Dear Lizzy" Kit & Giveaway!!

May Sketch Challenge @ My Scrapbooking Supplies!

NEW NSD Blog Hop Winner, a Sketch & some Sneak Peeks!!

Queen Scraps Kit Giveaway **WINNER**

Queen Scraps Blog Hop *WINNER*

Introducing the Queen Scraps "Bo-Bunny Jazmyne" Kit! (Giveaway Inside!)

Welcome to the Queen Scraps NSD Blog Hop!!

Scrap Our Stash & Sketch Challenge!

NSD Happenings & Specials!

Cookin' Up Creations April DT Reveal ~ Jillibean Soup

Cookin' Up Creations Mini Cyber Card Crop!!

My Scrapbooking Supplies ~ Challenge #7

Want To Win Some Copic Markers???

A Few Pictures, Layouts & Some Sad News...

"April Showers Bring May Flowrs"

I've been creating today!

Scrap Our Stash March Challenge!

March DT Reveal @ Cookin' Up Creations!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Are You Ready For Spring??

Couture Cardstock Challenge ~ Use Buttons!

Another Couture Cardstock Challenge!

Couture Cardstock 3/4 Challenge

Another Couture Cardstock Challenge!

Prima's Big Secret Promotion Giveaway!!

Couture Cardstock Month Long Contest!

Can you believe it's March already?!

Just Buggin' Blog Hop!!

Cookin' Up Creations ~ February DT Reveal

Prima's New Product Pick!

Lots to Catch Up On!

Scrap Our Stash ~ February Challenge

8x8 Wedding Album

Just Buggin' ~ Challenge #23 "Love Ya"

2/2 DT Challenge @ Cookin' Up Creations!

News To Share!

HAPPY 2010!!

Scrapping With My Stash!

1st Challenge at the New "Scrap Our Stash" Blog!

"Identify Our Stash" over at Scrap Our Stash!

My Nature Girl!

One of my favorite blogs to visit...

Just Buggin' Challenge #11 ~ Into the Wild

Sharing A Layout...

Another Card (Just Buggin' Challenge #10)

Some Cards to Share!

2 Of A Kind

Trick or Treat!

Been playin' with my Cricut!

Autumn Is In The Air!

Good Morning!

Woo Hoo! I Scrapped!!

Just Wanted to Check In...

Hello Fellow Bloggers!!

Exciting News!

Dear Lizzy Kit WINNER

Queen Scraps Kit Giveaway WINNER

Queen Scraps Blog Hop WINNER