I've been creating! :)

Hi friends!! I've been creating and I have a couple of things to share with you today, the first being this adorable layout I made yesterday about my girls. My amazing hubby got me a waterproof camera this past Summer that you can take underwater with you and we had SO much fun playing with it! The pictures turned out so clearly and I absolutely loved having this different kind of pool shot to scrap...

Supplies: Fancy Pants Beach Babe Paper - Fish Farm, Tropical, Jumping Fish; Fancy Pants Celebrate Paper - Confetti; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Rose Coral; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Calico White; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - This One; Martha Stewart Heart Confetti Punch; Fiskars Flit On By Punch; Fiskars Nice Tri Punch; Basic Grey Buttons; Tim Holtz Edge Distresser; SF Natalie Computer Font

Isn't that awesome?? The girls got super excited when they saw all the pictures of themselves under the water so I knew I had to scrap some. Plus they're just fabulous!! ;)

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I also made this really cute set of mini cards this morning. There are a couple of challenges happening right now that I wanted to play along with (listed below) and this is what I came up with for all of them together...




Supplies: Fancy Pants The Daily Grind Paper - Break Time; October Afternoon Thrift Shop Paper - Near Mint; Papertrey Ink White Cardstock; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Blackbird; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Sentimentally Ali; Fiskars Flit On By Punch

Don't you just love them?? They're 3 3/4 by 3 3/4. I have some 4x4 envelopes that'll work perfectly for them and even though they're too small to mail, they are perfect little cards to hand out and let somebody know how thankful I am for them. I'm sure I'll use them up quickly. ;)

Thanks for stopping by today...I really appreciate it!

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I'm entering these projects in the following challenges...
~ Layout ~
Artful Delight - Sketch
Paper Issues - Sweet Days Of Summer
~ Mini Cards ~
The Paper Variety - Black & white With A Pop Of Color
Wee Memories - Mini (Smaller Than 4x4)
Simon Says Stamp - Spots Or Stripes

Some of my recent cards...

Good morning and Happy Halloween! I wanted to share a few of the recent cards I've made with you today...

This first one was made with the October kit from Artful Delight and is actually my very last DT project, which makes me SO sad! I've really loved being a part of Leeanne's DT for the past year and it will be a big change now that I won't be anymore. I still plan to play along with the sketch each month though and try my hand at winning a kit! ;)




Supplies Used From The Artful Delight October Kit: BoBunny Et Cetera Paper - Stamped; BoBunny Double Dot Cardstock - Coffee Stripe; Bazzill Clear Self-Adhesive Jewels; Flower
Other Supplies Used: Papertrey Ink Cardstock - Vintage Cream; Tim Holtz Ink - Walnut Stain; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Sentimentally Ali; Fiskars Butterfly Punch

This next card was inspired by a challenge in my scrapbooking group Scrappin-N-Chattin, which was to include leaves on your card. It was simple for me since I had a gorgeous flower left over from my September AD kit and it already had the leaves attached! It worked perfectly. ;)




Supplies: Crate Paper Farmhouse Paper - Cupboard & Accent Cuts (From The AD September Kit); Crate Paper Emma's Shoppe Paper - Playhouse; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Sentimentally Ali; Flower (Made by Leeanne - From The AD September Kit); Misc. Button

This last card was another challenge at Scrappin-N-Chattin and it wasn't as simple to do and was actually a bit of a challenge for me! I've made cards before with pockets on the inside but never one on the front. I just thought it over though and once the idea for this design came to me, I absolutely loved creating it! I think this is a great way to have the gift on the actual card and then have the inside for your message. I'm thinking these would rock for Christmas! :)




Supplies: BoBunny Gabrielle 6x6 Paper Pad; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Skipping Stones Designs Stamp; Martha Stewart Circle Cutter; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punches; I-Rock; I-Rock Clear Gems

Ok, that's it for today. I have a busy day ahead of me, which includes trick-or-treating with my munchkins! They are a vampire and princess this year...should make for some awesome pics together, right? LOL! Have an awesome day!

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I'm entering these projects in the following challenges...

~ Hello Card ~
CAS-ual Fridays - Sketch
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

~ Thank You Card ~
Card Patterns - Sketch
Wee Memories - Buttons, Brads or Bows

~ Beautiful Birthday Card ~
BoBunny - Sketch

Just Precious

Check this out people...I'm doing another non-morning post! What is this world coming too anyway, lol? ;) I've been scrapping today and finally got a layout done for the sketch challenge over at The Paper Bakery. It's their very first sketch and when I saw it, I knew I wanted to play along and since it's due tonight I had to get my booty in gear!




Supplies: October Afternoon Thrift Shop Paper - Great Find, Near Mint & One-Of-A-Kind; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Scattered Straw; Fiskars Upper Crest Border Punch; Fiskars Heart Punch; Fiskars Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Heart Confetti Punch; American Crafts Lullaby Thickers - Charcoal; Basic Grey Buttons
* I apologize if the pictures are dark or if the colors are a little off...the sun has already gone down so they're the best I can do for now!

This is actually my third attempt at the sketch this week, lol. Do you ever do that? I knew what pictures I wanted to use right away because I had these from our beach vacation last Summer and looooooove them, and there are just the right number for the sketch so it was perfect! The papers though? Not easy to decide on at ALL. It just took me a little while to find the right ones I guess, although I should have known to pull out my October Afternoon all along! You can never go wrong with some October Afternoon friends, believe me. ;)

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great night...

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I'm entering this project in the following challenges...
The Paper Bakery - Sketch
Wee Memories - Buttons, Brads or Bows

Happy Birthday

Hi friends! I've got a new layout to share with you today. :) In my scrapbooking group (Scrappin-N-Chattin) I host a challenge each month called the 24 Hour Challenge. The way it works is that you have a collection (you choose 3 from your stash that you're ok working with) and sketch (I choose 3 different ones) chosen for you by other players for you to work with, and then you have 24 hours to complete a layout with them and be entered to win a yummy prize! I used to play along with the other ladies every month but lately haven't been able to. Well yesterday I was and I'm so glad!




Supplies: Simple Stories Happy Day Paper - Make A Wish & Flash Cards; Bazzill Cardstock - Kraft; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Sentimentally Ali; Studio Calico Mister Huey's Color Mists - Classic Calico & Calico Cream; Fiskars Star Punches; Making Memories Star Brads

The group as a whole chose the Simple Stories Happy Day collection for me and an amazing sketch posted on the Write Click Scrapbook blog (which you can see here). It can be a challenge sometimes to work with things that you had no control over picking, but it can also be alot of fun! Sometimes I end up with pages I probably never would've made otherwise and I absolutly love that. ;)

If the 24 hour challenge is something you'd like to try and an amazing group of fun (and very chatty, lol!!) scrapbooking loving women sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to have you join our group anytime! We're all very close and love welcoming new people. :)

Thanks for stopping by today...I'll be back soon with some new cards to share. Yesterday was very productive for me!

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I'm entering this project in the following challenges...
Wee Memories - Buttons, Brads or Bows
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

A few card sets to share...

Good morning!! I made another card set using some more of my scraps the other day so I wanted to share it with you...




Supplies: October Afternoon Paper - Report Card; Papertrey Ink Cardstock - Kraft; Tim Holtz Dustress Ink - Walnut Stain; Studio G Stamp; Fiskars Star Punch; Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher; We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper; Misc. Buttons

I had some super cute little 4x4 envelopes so I made these to fit them and realized that I looooove this size! It's the perfect little card to jot a quick note down or include in a gift. I think I might make up some more of these to hand out as teacher gifts at Christmas time. :)

Speaking of Christmas, I also made up a couple more sets of Christmas cards and I think they're great!




Supplies: Little Yellow Bicycle Paper - Christmas Delight; Papertrey Ink Cardstock - Vintage Cream; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Antique Linen; Studio Calico/Hero Arts Stamp - Alphabet Background; Hero Arts Merry Christmas Stamp; Fiskars Star Punches; Martha Stewart Heart Confetti Punch; Tim Holtz Tissue Tape




Supplies: Basic Grey Paper; Papertrey Ink Cardstock - Kraft; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Antique Linen; Hero Arts Stamp - Cling Dots; Hero Arts Merry Christmas Stamp; Fiskars Upper Crest Border Punch; Fiskars Star Punches; Misc. Buttons

I love how quick and easy it is to put these together! Very easy to duplicate which is fabulous if you're making a bunch.

So that's it for today, but thanks for stopping by to see me! I hope to do some creating this weekend so maybe I'll have some new things to share really soon. ;)

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I'm entering these projects in the following challenges...
Wee Memories - Free For All
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

That third layout...

Hello again! This is my second post for the day so if you came looking for my altered notebook, please see the post below. ;) I wanted to share the third layout I did using the awesome sketch posted over at the Authentique blog that I posted about yesterday. This one is definitely my favorite!




Supplies: Authentique Journey Paper - Promenade & Jaunt; My Mind's Eye Bohemia Bluebird "All Boy" Paper - Blue; American Crafts Cream Cardstock; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Studio G Stamp; Papertrey Ink Stamp Set - Happy Trails; Fiskars Upper Crest Border Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punches; I-Rock; I-Rock Clear Gems

I am soooooo loving the way this turned out. So much so that I kind of wish it was for me, lol! I'm making an album for my mother-in law (shhhh, it's a secret...thankfully she doesn't read my blog!) full of layouts about each of her three kids and their families. This page will be either the first page in the album or the last one...I haven't decided yet. She is such an amazing grandmother and absolutely LOVES her grandbabies. It's tough on her too because she lives in Texas and they are spread out from Washington to NC. I'm making this album for her so that when she's missing us all, she can look through it and hopefully feel a little closer to us. :)

Anyway, sorry that turned into a book! I'm very chatty today so you can feel free to ignore me, lol. I'll be back tomorrow with a new card for sassy Lil' Sketches so see you then!

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I'm entering this project in the following challenges...
Authentique Paper - Sketch
Wee Memories - Favorite Technique (Punches)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Altered Notebook (Artful Delight)

Good morning friends! It's time for me to share my first project of the month using the October kit from Artful Delight. I'm part of a Senior Buddy program where I'm paired up with an older, homebound lady and I send her cards each week and occasionally send her little goodies. I saw a cute notebook at Michaels a couple of weeks ago and knew it would be perfect to alter for her so I grabbed it up!








Supplies Used From The Artful Delight October Kit: Pink Paislee Nantucket Paper - Clam Bake; Melissa Frances Newstand Medium Frame Resin Embellishment; Felt Rolled Roses (Created by Leeanne)
Other Supplies Used: Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream Cardstock; Tim Holtz Ink - Walnut Stain; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Adirondack Paint Dabber - Espresso; Papertrey Ink Stamp Set - Happy Trails; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punches; American Crafts Jewelry Box Thickers; Brown Washi Tape; Recollections Pearls; Recollections Mulberry Paper Rose Leaves (From the September AD Kit)

Is that great or what? I'm loving how it turned out and I can't wait to send it to her this week. I really hope it brightens her day every time she uses it. :)

So have you gotten an October kit for yourself yet? If not, what are you waiting for? It's totally packed with yumminess that you're sure to love so go for it!

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I'm entering this project in the following challenges...
Wee Memories - Favorite Technique (Punches)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

A couple of new layouts...

I did some scrapping yesterday with this amazing sketch that was posted over on the Authentique blog on Saturday and I absolutely LOVE my layouts!! I made two of them (and I'm actually working on a third one!) and just switched it up a little bit to make them look different...




Supplies: Authentique Journey Paper - Promenade & Jaunt; My Mind's Eye Bohemia Bluebird "All Boy" Paper - Blue; American Crafts Cream Cardstock; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Fiskars Upper Crest Border Punch; Fiskars Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; I-Rock; I-Rock Clear Gems; American Crafts Lullaby Thickers




Supplies: Authentique Blissful Paper - Happiness & Felicity; WRMK Grandma's Kitchen Paper - Pinwheel; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Scattered Straw; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - It's In The Details; Martha Stewart Circle Cutter; I-Rock; Jolee's Hotfix Jewels

I had so much fun! I kept both pages very simple in order to let the pictures be the star and I think they look fabulous. The third layout I'm working on looks very similar to the first one here, but it's not for me, so that's totally ok! ;)

I also made up some more Christmas cards...yay! I'll be sure to post those asap. :) Thanks for stopping by today!

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I'm entering these layouts in the following challenges...
Authentique Paper - Sketch (Both)
Wee Memories - Favorite Technique (Bling) (Blue)
Technique Tuesday - Studio AE Stamps (Yellow)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (Yellow)

Time for Christmas cards!

Well folks, it's that time of year again. Anyone planning to make some handmade Christmas cards this year who hasn't gotten started before now (like me, lol) better get going! I made this one just a few minutes ago...




Supplies: Pink Paislee 6x6 Paper Pad - Old School; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Inkadinkado Stamp; Fiskars Circle Punches

I used an awesome sketch made by Aphra Bolyer, which is actually a layout sketch but turned out to be great for my card! It's the challenge posted over at The Paper Variety's blog this week if you'd like to check it out...

Ok, I'm off to make more cards during football! Go Saints. ;)

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I'm entering this card in the following challenges...
The Paper Variety - Sketch
Wee Memories - Favorite Technique (Punches)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Sassy Lil' Sketches 9/29 Reveal!

Hi friends!! It's time for another sketch reveal over at Sassy Lil' Sketches! The sketch this week is really awesome...






Supplies: Pink Paislee 6x6 Paper Pad - Queen Bee; Papertrey Ink Cardstock - Vintage Cream; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Studio G Stamp; Cuttlebug; Quickutz Sunburst Die; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; I-Rock; I-Rock Clear Gems

I'm really happy with how my card turned out! Seriously though, you can give me a banner and some butterflies together absolutely anytime and I'm a happy girl. ;)

So what do you think of the sketch? If you love it and create a card with it, you'll be in the drawing for a great prize from our September sponsor, Authentique Paper! Just visit the Sassy Lil' Sketches blog to link up your project by October 5th. There are 4 card sketches this month and you can enter any or all of them for a chance to win. Just be sure you link up your card at the correct sketch! The link for this week's sketch can be found here on the SLS blog.

Thanks for coming by today...I hope you were inspired! :)

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Wee Memories - Use Patterned Paper
Flutter By Wednesdays - Anything Goes

Field Trip

Last week I saw a sketch over at Pretty Little Studio's blog and fell in love with it! The simple look of it really appealed to me and I wanted to make a layout with it asap, so last night, I pulled out some papers and got to work...



Supplies: Pink Paislee Hometown Summer Paper - Sunnyside Lane & Heatwave (Left over from my Artful Delight April Kit!); BoBunny Double Dot Cardstock - Chiffon; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Fiskars Circle Punch; Fiskars Star Punch; EK Success Scallop Photo Corner Punch; American Crafts Thickers - Daiquiri; Jillibean Soup Corrugated Flower; Authentique Diction Word Stickers

Is that cute or what?? I had these pictures of a field trip Madison went on last year that I had already cut down for an earlier layout and then ended up not using them. Well they were just perfect for this sketch! Isn't it funny how things happen sometimes? ;)

Thanks for popping in today!! Have a great afternoon...

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Pretty Little Studio - Weekly Sketch Challenge
The Paper Variety - Time To Click Your Heels
Wee Memories - Patterned Paper