Cardabilities Reveal #17

Gooooooood morning!! It's time for the reveal of Cardabilities sketch #17, and let me tell you, it's fantastic! I can see SO many possibilities with this one and I'm sure I'll use it again...

Supplies: Basic Grey Paper - Origins; Hero Arts Stamp; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Martha Stewart Circle Cutter; Papertrey Ink Banner Dies; Papertrey Ink Butterfly Die; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; i-rock; i-rock Clear Gems; Twine; Ranger Glossy Accents

Isn't that just great?? I can't wait to see what everyone will create with it! If you'd like to see some more cards using the sketch, be sure to stop by the Cardabilities blog today and check out all of the other DT cards. I love how we all start with the same sketch and then each make it our own. ;)

If you happen to create a card of your own using the sketch, be sure to link it up so that we can all leave you some love!

Thanks for taking the time to stop in today...

Teacher goodies! (Artful Delight)

Hello there! I've got a super quick project to share with you today. If you're looking for a cute idea for some homemade candy jars, this is a great one! I went by my local Michaels last week and picked up some embellishment jars on sale and then headed over to Target and grabbed a bag of Hershey's Kisses. After I got home, I pulled out my Artful Delight December Kit and went to work. This is what I made...




Supplies Used From The Artful Delight December Kit: Echo Park Wintertime Paper - Frost (I used the back that has (4) 6x6 patterns on it...one for each side of the jar); Ranger Stickles - Christmas Red; Little Yellow Bicycle Christmas Jewel Stickers

Other Supplies: Bazzill Cardstock - Red Rock; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Sentimentally Ali; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Fired Brick; Adirondack Paint Dabber - Snow Cap; Ranger Stickles - Diamond; Martha Stewart Scallop Heart Border Punch; Fiskars Star Punches; Maya Road Chipboard Snowflakes; American Crafts Buttons

Is that cute or what?? I made 6 of them...one for each of the teachers my daughters have this year. I just know they'll love them! Hey, everybody likes chocolate right?? ;)

So, if you need a quick little gift, this could be perfect for you. Grab any kind of jar, some candy, some supplies and get creating...I guarantee you'll make somebody very happy!

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 #13!

Good morning! It's time for another challenge at The Paper Variety. :) This one is right up my alley...

See there?? All I do is scrap about my girls, so this was a breeze for me to do! I picked some awesome pictures I took of Emily last year on her birthday for this layout, which are just adorable. She got an MP3 player and was SO excited. ;)

Supplies: Cosmo Cricket Paper - Circa 1934; Bazzill Cardstock - Red Rock; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Sentimentally Ali; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan & Blackbird; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Papertrey Ink Banner Die; EK Sucess Binding Edge Border Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punches; Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher; Ricrac Ribbon; Crop-A-Dile; Making Memories Sanding Block

*Inspired by a sketch from the Sassy Lil Sketches 11/12/10 blog post

I finally broke out my Cosmo Cricket Circa 1934 collection (that I won off their blog, yay!!) and LOVE these papers! They worked great with my pics too, don't you think?? :)

Now I know you want to play along right? You totally do, because the prize this week is this amazing bunch of Nikki Sivils goodies, sponsored by Nikki Sivils herself!!



How cool is that?? You have until next Tuesday to link up your project, so get going, and have FUN! Also, stop by The Paper Variety blog and check out the DT projects...they're very inspiring! Thanks for stopping by today. :)

Snow Cute!! (Artful Delight)

I am so excited to share with you today! Last week I received my December kit from Artful Delight and I couldn't WAIT to start creating with it! Why was I soooo excited you ask? Well, because the paper collection in this kit is Echo Park's Wintertime! I just adore Echo Park. ADORE them! And Leeanne picked some amazing things to go along with the collection...just look at all of this amazing product...

Is that awesome or what?? :) To see a list of everything included in the kit and how you can get one for yourself, you can visit the Artful Delight store here.

Our amazing DT member Debbie created the sketch for December and it's fabulous! As soon as I saw it, I knew just what picture I wanted to use, and I think my layout turned out great. :) Here's the sketch along with pics of my page...

Supplies Used From The Artful Delight December Kit: Echo Park Wintertime Papers - Snow, Snowman, & Journaling Cards (the back of it); Ranger Stickles - Christmas Red; Chipboard Snowman

Other Supplies: Bazzill Cardstock - Red Rock; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Fired Brick; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Papertrey Ink Banner Die; Fiskars Circle Punches; Ranger Stickles - Frosted Lace; Adirondack Paint Dabbers - Snow Cap & Espresso; Maya Road Chipboard Letters - William; Baker's Twine; Papertrey Ink Buttons

Madison looooooved that hat, and definitely looked "Snow Cute" in it, don't you think?? Ok, ok, so maybe I was a little bit corny with the play on words there, but that's me, so I'm cool with it, lol! ;) I'd definitely have to say that my favorite part of the layout is that ADORABLE little snowman! It was so much fun decorating and putting him together. Love it!

Be sure to check out the Artful Delight blog this week to see everyone's take on the sketch. Also, if you play along and create a project using the sketch, you'll be in the drawing to win January's kit for FREE! Can't beat that right? :) Good luck if you enter, and thanks for stopping by today...

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. ;)

Cardabilities Reveal #16

Good morning! It's time for the reveal of sketch #16 at Cardabilities!! I realllllly liked this one and stayed pretty close to the design of it when creating my card...






Supplies: Basic Grey 6x6 Paper Pad - Oliver; Technique Tuesday Studio AE Stamp Set - Sentimentally Ali; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Blackbird; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Cuttlebug; Quickutz Cloud & Grass Dies; Buttons

Cute right?? I have to apologize for the picture because I know it's not the greatest. :( We've had ALOT of windy days here lately and it's been impossible for me to get a good shot of my cards outside. Hopefully that'll let up SOON!

Make sure you stop by the Cardabilities blog today and check out all of the other DT cards...they look great! Also, we'd really love it if you'd play along and create a card of your own using the sketch. If you do, make sure you link it up for all of us to see and leave comments. :) Have a great day!

The Paper Variety DT Call & Giveaways!!

The Paper Variety is having a DT call! They're looking to add 4-6 fresh faces to the mix of designers. Do you think that might be you?? If so, please take a minute to head over to TPV's blog and see what you need to do to throw your hat into the ring. ;) Also, make sure you check out how you can try to win one of these great prizes while you're there...

1. A Crate Paper Snow Day Collection Kit


2. A Crate Paper Snow Day 6x6 Paper Pad


3. A $25 Gift Certificate to The Scrapbooking Cottage


Is that cool or what?? Good luck to all who try out for the DT and also to those that enter to win the prizes! :)

Some Artful Delight projects...

I made a couple more projects with my Artful Delight November Kit the other day and wanted to share them with you! Each year I take a TON of pictures of our Thanksgiving dinner at my mom's house. It's really hard to fit all of them into a layout without crowding it, but I don't like to leave any out either. The perfect solution? A mini album!




Supplies Used From The Artful Delight November Kit: Fancy Pants Lilac House Paper - Photoboard; Prima Essentials Flower - So Cute; Prima Sprites No. 3 Flower; Maya Road Trinket Pins - Brown; American Crafts Stroll Thickers - Chestnut

Other Supplies: Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Brushed Corduroy; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Cosmo Cricket Tiny Type Stickers - Brown; American Crafts Button; Twine; Crop-A-Dile

Isn't that great?? I've got the cover all ready to go and as soon as I can get my pics printed, I'll fill up the inside. I may give it to my mom as a gift since I think she'd really enjoy having it...or I might keep it and make her another one! ;)

The other project I made was a small blessings journal for myself. I kept it really simple but I absolutely love the look of it and can't wait to start filling it up...




Supplies Used From The Artful Delight November Kit: Fancy Pants Lilac House Paper - Strips & Photoboard

Other Supplies: Bazzill Cardstock - Carob; Technique Tuesday Studio AE September Stamp Set; Prima Notary Background Stamp; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Martha Stewart Heart Scallop Border Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punches; Recollections Pearls; Crop-A-Dile

The inside pages are stamped with an awesome Unity stamp called Scalloped Journal, which turned out to be perfect for the size of my pages! I love it when that happens. :)

So that's it from me for today. I'm SO glad you stopped by! If you haven't had a chance to pick up your November Kit from Artful Delight yet, you definitely should! I think there's only one left in stock though, so you better hurry. ;) One other thing I'd like to mention is that Leeanne is having a 40% off sale right now on some great items! To see what they all are, you can visit her blog post about the sale here.

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. ;)