Cardabilities Reveal #28

Today's reveal is a little sad for me since it's my last one as a Cardabilities DT member, and even more so since it was my very first DT position. :( I remember how excited I was when I finally got one of those emails that said...yes, you made it!! I'll never forget that Karan gave me that chance and I'll forever be grateful to her for it, because it's opened so many new possibilities for me. So, thank you Karan, for letting me be a part of your team for the past year...it's been amazing!!

With that said, let me show you the fabulous sketch for this reveal. I love it!! You can do so many different things with this one and your card will look unique each and every time...

Supplies: October Afternoon Thrift Shop Paper - One Of A Kind & Near Mint; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Simply You; Martha Stewart Circle Cutter; Fiskars Circle Punches; EK Success Dotted Scallop Border Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; Making Memories Button; Twine; Recollections Pearls

It's great right?? I told you so. ;) Make sure you stop by the Cardabilities blog today and check out all of the other DT cards...some of the other ladies are saying goodbye also and I'm sure they'd appreciate some good thoughts! Thanks for dropping by today...I hope it's a great one for you!

The Paper Variety Challenge #27!

Good morning!! It's time for another amazing challenge at The Paper Variety! We are SO excited about all the people who have been visiting the blog and playing along in the challenges, so thank you so much for the support. :) The challenge this week is really fun, most of all because YOU get to design what it will be yourself! Just follow a 1-2-3 recipe and create whatever your heart desires...

Supplies: Nikki Sivils "It's Raining It's Pouring" Papers - Wellies, Taking Shell-ter & Rain Minis; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Heidi Swapp "Cute" Stamp; Martha Stewart Heart Confetti Punch; EK Success Scallop Photo Corner Punch; Ranger Ink Glossy Accents; Ranger Ink Frosted Lace Stickles
*I apologize for the picture quality...we've only had rain and clouds!*

How fun is that?? For my recipe I used 1 picture, 2 photo corners and 3 hearts...super easy! I know you wanna play along. ;) If you do, make sure you link up your project by noon next Tuesday and you'll be in the running for the fabulous April kit from Artful Delight!!! I'm sure most of you know that I'm on the DT there also and let me tell you, this kit is PACKED and full of some really amazing product...

So go get creating! Also, make sure to stop by TPV's blog today to see all of the DT projects, along with some super special guests that you won't want to miss!! :)

Memories Notebook (Artful Delight)

Hello!! I'm sorry it's been a while since my last post but I have been crazy busy! I was able to find some time to create yesterday though and had some fun with the March kit from Artful Delight. :) The other day at Wal-Mart, I was looking for a small notebook for my purse to write notes/journaling ideas/etc in. I found one that was the perfect size but I wasn't all that crazy about the design, sooooooo, what's a scrapper to do? Alter it of course!!






Supplies Used From The Artful Delight March Kit: Little Yellow Bicycle Twig Paper - Petaled, Wood You Be Mine (Fern), Leaf A Note, Decorative Edge Cardstock; Basic Grey Marjolaine Felt Woolie; Twine

Other Supplies Used: Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Favorite Memories; EK Success Dotted Scallop Border Punch; Ranger Ink Glossy Accents; Recollections Pearls

I absolutely LOVE how cute this turned out to be, and the coolest part is that every time I go to write something down, I get to look at it again. Pretty awesome right?? ;) I also had some fun making my own flower using the twine from the kit and some Glossy Accents. It was SO easy to do and looks great! I can't wait to make some more of them.

So are you feeling inspired to alter your own little notebook? If you happen to, please share a link with me because I'd love to see it. :) Just a warning though...it's addictive, lol! Also, if you're thinking you might want to grab a March kit for yourself, do it quick because there's only 1 left in stock!

Just a note: I receive the Artful Delight monthly kit for free because I'm a DT member, but please be assured that my opinions are my own! Anything I say about these kits is how I truly feel. ;)

The Paper Variety Challenge #25!

Welcome to another challenge day for The Paper Variety! Today's challenge is VERY special because we were lucky enough to have the super talented Jana Eubank create a sketch just for us! How exciting is that? I'm a huge Jana fan so I was thrilled to work with her sketch...

Supplies: October Afternoon Paper - Fly A Kite & Thrift Shop; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Scattered Straw; Fiskars Triangle Punch; Thickers Fabric Stickers - Patchwork; Making Memories Tiny Alphas - Sabrina; October Afternoon Journaling Sticker - Thrift Shop; Bazzill Flower; Prima Flower; Making Memories Button; Basic Grey Brads; Twine

Fabulous right?? ;) The sketch was perfect for this set of pictures of my daughter Emily playing at the beach. Do you have some pictures in mind that the sketch would be perfect for too? If you do, and create a layout of your own, you can upload it to this blog post over at TPV by next Tuesday at noon EST to be entered to win these fun prizes...

$15 Gift Certificate, sponsored by The Scrapbooking Cottage


Crate Paper Restoration Collection Kit


I can't wait to see all those amazing entries so go get creating and have fun!! Thanks for stopping by today. :)

Cardabilities Reveal #27

Good morning! It's reveal time over at Cardabilities today!! We have another fabulous sketch to show you which could totally be used over and over...

Supplies: Sassafras Lass 6x6 Paper Pad - Indie Girl; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Peeled Paint; Skipping Stones Thank You Stamp; EK Success Scallop Circle Punch; Fiskars Circle Punch; Basic Grey Button

Pretty awesome right?? Be sure to stop by the Cardabilities blog and check out today's post to see all of the DT cards...they're great! We'd also love to see you play along, so if you do, make sure you link up your card so we can all love on it a little. ;)

Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous day!!

Sweet Baby (Artful Delight)

Hello friends!! I want to share a layout with you today that I made using the March kit from Artful Delight. This kit is SO full of amazing things! The papers are so wonderful and the embellishments are really fabulous too...

Supplies Used From The Artful Delight March Kit: Jillibean Soup Spotted Owl Paper - 2 Cups Of Confetti; Bazzill Cardstock - Vanilla; Little Yellow Bicycle Twig 3D Butterfly Sticker

Other Supplies Used: BoBunny Double Dot Cardstock - Coffee; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; EK Success Dotted Scallop Border Punch; Basic Grey Rub-ons; Recollections Pearls
*Inspired By The Scrap Room's March 2011 Sketch

In this picture is my sweet Granny, who passed away 3 years ago, holding my oldest daughter Emily for the first time. It's a very special picture to me so I wanted to keep the page simple and let it shine. I definitely think it worked. :)

If you're thinking you want to get your hands on a kit, you should act quick because there are only a few left in stock. Believe me, you'll be more than happy that you got one!

Just a note: I receive the Artful Delight monthly kit for free because I'm a DT member, but please be assured that my opinions are my own! Anything I say about these kits is how I truly feel. ;)

Happy

Good morning!! I wanted to share a layout with you today that I made last weekend. This is one of those pages that I absolutely LOVE and can't stop looking at it...

Supplies: October Afternoon Paper - Campfire; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Wild Honey; Technique Tuesday/Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Favorite Memories; Fiskars Circle Punch; Fiskars Star Punch; EK Success Photo Corner Punch; Jillibean Soup Corrugated Alphabet - Kraft; American Crafts Button; Paint; Making Memories Sanding Block
*Inspired by the 7/21/10 Sketch at Sassy Lil Sketches

Maybe it's the look on Madison's face. Maybe it's the bright, bold colors of the papers. Maybe it's the fabulous sketch design I used. Maybe it's the title made with those yummy corrugated letters. Maybe it's all of the above, lol! I don't know for sure what it is, but I just adore it completely...

Have an awesome Saturday and thanks for popping in! ;)

True Love (Artful Delight)

Hi there! It's a new month and time to share the new kit and sketch from Artful Delight! First up, here is the kit...



Is that gorgeous or what?? Here is what's included...

Little Yellow Bicycle - Twig Collection 12x12 Paper (1 each)
Leaf a Note/Topsy Turvy
Wordy/Petaled
Woods/Pleased Plaid
Wood You Be Mine Sky/Diamond
Bird Song/Wood You Be Mine Fern
Twig Die Cut paper

Jillibean Soup - Spotted Owl Soup 12x12 Paper (1 each)
2 Cups of Confetti
4 Unwrapped Presents
5 Totally Fun Tunes
6 Silly Owls

Bazzill Solid Cardstock 12x12 (1 each)
Jacaranda
Vanilla
Walnut
Leap Frog

Embellishments (Size and Color May Vary Per Kit)
1 Package - Basic Grey Marjolaine Woolies
3 - Basic Grey Marjolaine Small Details Decorative Stickers
2 - Basic Grey Capella Bloomers
1 Sheet - Basic Grey Marjolaine Micro Mono Stickers
3 - Little Yellow Bicycle Twig 3D stickers (Butterflies)
3 - Little Yellow Bicycle Twig Canvas Border Stickers
1 Package - Jillibean Soup Bean Blossoms in Brown
4 - Jillibean Soup Journaling Sprouts in Brown/White
1 Package - Jillibean Soup Corrugated Alphas in Kraft
10 feet (Approximately) - Jute Twine
2 - Chipboard Owls - Glitter Dust Designs
1 - Chipboard Tree - Glitter Dust Designs
2 - Chipboard Leaves - Glitter Dust Designs

It is SO packed and such a great deal too! Be sure to order quick if you want to get your hands on one because these kits have been selling out pretty quickly!

Now, let me share our newest sketch with you. Fellow DT member Debbie has created another fabulous one for us to work with this month! She does a great job of making her sketches very versatile and this one is no different...



Nice right? I sat down last night and made a layout with the sketch and it turned out SO cute!! I drew my inspiration from the small square and did an 8x8 layout for my daughter's birth scrapbook. It turned out to be just right for my page!






Supplies Used From The Artful Delight March Kit: Little Yellow Bicycle Twig Die Cut Paper; Bazzill Cardstock - Jacaranda; Jillibean Soup Corrugated Alphas - Kraft; Little Yellow Bicycle Twig 3D Butterfly Stickers; Basic Grey Micro Mono Alphabet Stickers (These are from Basics but the ones in the kit will be from Marjolaine)

Other Supplies Used: Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Peeled Paint; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Recollections Pearls

I so looooooove this page!!! The wonderful kit definitely made it all come together pretty easily, which is awesome because it gives me even more time to get creative. ;)

If you like Debbie's sketch and think you've got an idea in mind to use it for, be sure you link up your project here for your chance to win. One participant will be randomly chosen to receive April's kit for FREE! Pretty great prize, I think...

Thanks for stopping by today and have fun getting creative!

Just a note: I receive the Artful Delight monthly kit for free because I'm a DT member, but please be assured that my opinions are my own! Anything I say about these kits is how I truly feel. ;)

TPV Challenge #23 & A Blog Hop!!

Updated 3/8/11 - Wow, The Paper Variety's first blog hop was a huge success!! I hope you all had lots of fun hopping around trying to win goodies. ;) Thank you all SO much for your amazing comments about my sketch mini! I'm really happy everyone liked it so much. I'm also super excited to have so many new followers!

Now onto the giveaway...I went to random.org and the lucky winner of the super cute stamp set is...

Ann, who said...
"April, I love the sketch book idea. Much better than the big stack of papers I have laying all over my work space. Good idea. Ann O"

Congrats Ann!!! Please email me at scrapperforever08@yahoo.com with your address. :)

I hope you enjoy your stamps!

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Good morning and welcome to The Paper Variety's very first blog hop!! We are all SO excited to have you do our hop, be inspired, and try to win some goodies along the way. ;)

You should be coming from Jan's blog, so if you didn't, please make sure to go back to The Paper Variety and start from the beginning. You definitely don't want to miss a single blog!

The theme of our hop is a color challenge, which I am SUPER excited about because it's all about GREEN...



I love the color green and am always excited to find ways to use it in my scrapping, so I was more than happy about this challenge. I've wanted to make a sketch book for a while now, full of some of my favorite sketches that I've found online, and this gave me the perfect excuse to get it done...








Supplies: October Afternoon Paper - Fly A Kite; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Adirondack Paint Dabber - Espresso; Cuttlebug; Papertrey Ink Butterfly Die; Crop-A-Dile; We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper; Making Memories Tiny Alpha Stickers - Chloe's Closet; Basic Grey Button; Twine

Is that awesome or what?? :) I love how it turned out and I've already put it to great use. Plus there's room to add more sketches, which is fabulous!

Sooooo, a blog hop is always more fun when there's CANDY involved right?? ;) Well, we've got lots! There's a chance for you to win at each blog and there's also a chance to win a grand prize sponsored by Your Scrapbook Stash ...



In order to win the grand prize, you have to do some creating for us. Using our theme, just create a project of your own using at least 50% GREEN! Once you do, link it up over at The Paper Variety by noon on Tuesday, 3/8, and you'll be in the running. Pretty easy right? I can't wait to see all the amazing entries I know we'll have!

I'm also giving away some candy which is an awesome Autumn Leaves "Snap Frame Alpha" stamp set!



All you have to do for your chance to win my candy is leave me a comment...no creating needed! Also, if you happen to like what you see on my blog and would like to become a follower, that would be awesome too, but it's not required for your chance to win. ;) I'll choose a winner next Tuesday...

So, now it's time for you to continue on in the hop. The next place you'll be visiting is Mindy's blog, where I'm sure you'll be inspired because she does amazing work. Thanks so much for joining in our hop today...I hope you have fun!