Buzzin!

Today is super quick. I've got a sick kid (AGAIN!) and a big old to-do list... This is my take on Jen's Saturday Sketch to Try. I love this happy card! Supplies: Stamps: Buzzin By Ink: Basic Brown, Close to Cocoa, Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango, Certainly Celery Paper: Apricot Appeal, Close to Cocoa, Tangerine Tango, Very Vanilla Accessories: Blender Pen, 1 3/8 inch circle Punch, EE/N Buttons (retired)

couple more...

There is sun today, but there is also a good 3 inches of snow still on the ground from yesterday's "winter-like snow storm". That's what the weatherman called it. So I got the laundry going first thing this morning and after browsing the weekend's sketches and such, completed three cards! Yeay!

The first fills the OCC Color Challenge, and the Whiff of Joy sketch! Woohoo! I did have the girl colored already from a previous week, so that helped. But it was nice that she was already in such similar colors for the OCC!

Supplies: Stamps: Willow with Hot Cocoa (WOJ) Ink: Black Paper: More Mustard, Not Quite Navy, Bashful Blue Prints DP (retired) Accessories: Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Blender Pens, Scallop Edge Punch, Clear Buttons, Linen Thread

And the second card is for Julee's Mojo Monday #80. I did it the same day she posted it! Yeay! lol! oh, I'm lacking the ribbon...nuts....

Supplies: Stamps: Welcome Little One (retired) Ink: Certainly Celery Paper: Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, White card stocks, Banbury DP (retired) Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8 inch Circle Punch, SS Brads, Jumbo Brads

Baby Boy

My aunt called the other day to ask if I could make a card for a baby shower she is attending. SURE! Only…I didn’t know what she would like. Here are the two cards I made, and she’ll have others that have been already made (and probably posted) to choose from…!

Supplies: Stamps: two Cute (retired) Ink: Ballet Blue, Yoyo Yellow Paper: Barely Banana, Bashful Blue, Whisper White card stocks Accessories: Fresh Fav II Button, Linen Thread

Supplies: Stamps: Puns from the Past, Noteworthy (retired), French Flair Background (retired) Ink: Versamark, Bashful Blue Paper: Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Barely Banana Accessories: Black embossing powder, Heat tool, White Grosgrain Ribbon

Completed Scrapbooks, here I come!

Back in the day I would drop off a roll of film and have it fully scrapped within a week. Well, now I have two kiddos and many more things going on and that just does NOT happen. Plus the part about me having digital "film" actually takes more effort...you have to choose (and edit) the photos you're going to scrap, instead of just dropping the thing off and hoping something good is on there, lol! A few weeks ago I "found" this section on SCS about a monthly scrapbook goal challenge. I am all for that, since I'd really like to get um, something like caught up... lol. I already put a counter, at the bottom of the side bar here, trying to keep me going...but I'd only done 3 pages total in Jan-Feb. So pathetic, lol! Now that I have three books to work on (ours, his, hers) and everything else is busier, I am waaaaaay behind, and I don't like that fact. You've noticed that I no longer do it all chronologically, I just pick some pictures and scrap THAT! That's making it easier to get done, but harder to put into the books. ho hum... So anyway, when I saw something that would motivate me to accomplish a set number of pages in a month, I dove right in! I committed to 8 pages for the remaining three weeks of March and last night I GOT IT DONE!!! That's right, I did it! Most scrapping I've done for myself in AGES, but hey, I am EXCITED! So here are the 4 pages I did last night, plus a sneaky peek to the Occasions Mini with a page I did last week: ENJOY! (even tho the pictures are LOUSY! It is snowing hard today, it was 31* when I took my son to school and there are WORMS out....???? can someone explain to me how they can move in these temps??) Supplies: Stamps: Taffy ABC ~ Ink: Lavender Lace, Elegant Eggplant Marker ~ Paper: Lavender Lace, Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant ~ Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, White Organza Ribbon
Supplies: Stamps: ABC Lower, Tag Time (retired) ~ Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Green Galore ~ Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore, Whisper White ~ Accessories: Spiral Punch, Black Buttons
Supplies: Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore ~ Accessories: Black Buttons Supplies: Stamps: Taffy ABC, All Gods Children (retired) ~ Ink: Basic Black ~ Paper: Sahara Sand, Whisper White ~ Accessories: Black Buttons, Black Gingham Ribbon Supplies: Stamps: ABC Lower, Choo Choo (NEW!) ~ Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Yoyo Yellow ~ Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White

Sketching!

LOL! Not I, other people, of course! Nice to be back to sketches, I must say. Its snowing again tho, so the photos are not so great. ...we were wearing shorts Friday and Saturday...

First I did the OCC Sketch. Very simple card but I like it. I think its a great wedding card. And it uses my latest Wish-RAK'd image!

Supplies:

Stamps: To Have & To Hold, Fresh Cuts

Ink: Bravo Burgundy, Black, More Mustard Paper: Bravo Burgundy, Kraft & White card stocks Accessories: Wide Oval Punch, White Taffeta Ribbon, Blender Pen

Then this is Jen's Saturday Sketch To Try. Definitely love how this card ended up! Very simple again, but very nice. To get the flower color, I just stamped off the Rose Red ink once for a lighter shade. Jen is also offering a sweet Whiff of Joy stamp as blog candy for participating in this sketch challenge! Can't pass that up! LOL!

Supplies:

Stamps: God's Beauty

Ink: Rose Red, Always Artichoke

Paper: Always Artichoke, Rose Red, White card stocks

Accessories: Fresh Fav II Buttons, Linen Thread

Whiff of Joy!

Despite more computer problems, this is my second post today, so be sure and scroll down!
The current WOJ Challenge is a green card! I think this one works well! My only issue is that my Blender Pens are running dry so I tried the Aqua painter. Note to self: Do NOT use on regular card stock! oy! The card stock buckled so bad!
Supplies:
Stamps: Melinda Blowing Kisses (WOJ), Best Yet (retired) Ink: Black, Always Artichoke, Close to Cocoa refill, Pretty in Pink refill, Old Olive refill Paper: Certainly celery, Always Artichoke & White card stocks, Banbury DP (retired) Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, 1/2 inch circle punch, Aqua painter
And they released new WOJ stamps yesterday! Be sure and check them out and try some of the DT's blogs for blog candy! LOL! I entered Jaqui's HERE!

Workshop!

I had a workshop this weekend, so here are two of the projects I showed… First, this card turned out fabulously! Actually, I browsed Beate’s blog for some inspiration, can you tell? Hee hee! Supplies: Stamps: Congrats Ink: Chocolate Chip Paper: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, & Kiwi Kiss card stock, Urban Garden DP Accessories: Pretties Kit, White Organza Ribbon, Wide Oval Punch, Jumbo Brads Second, this tag – it’s a very simple idea but another way of using your stamp supplies. Just add it to a gift and you’re good to go! It would work well for a masculine gift, especially if he’s a camper! LOL
Supplies: Stamps: Under The Stars Ink: Chocolate Chip, Versamark Paper: Ruby Red, Creamy Caramel, Always Artichoke cardstocks Accessories: Star Punch, Red Hemp If you are in need of any supplies, let me know. I’m submitting this order Friday!

My boy

I just wanted to show off some of my son's stamp-artwork. He is very creative in every aspect, and he loves to make cards. Here is a card he recently designed for my brother on a mission:

Here is his version of my popsicle card (click HERE to see mine, which originally came from Patty’s blog!)

And his very own ice cream sandwich card, completely his own concept!

Isn't he cool? LOL!

Two cards

My kids are sick, one is on antibiotics, so I'm not getting a lot of work done right now.

So! This first card is part of the blog candy I offered a couple weeks ago, but you can only see part of it. I had fun playing with this new set. It is sooo pretty! The white words ended up not as great as I envisioned, but hey, its alright. LOL

Supplies: Stamps: God's Beauty Ink: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White craft Paper: So Saffron, Close to Cocoa, Mellow Moss Accessories: So Saffron wide Poly-twill ribbon, Mat Pack, Dimensionals

This second card is a late birthday card from Sandra, off SCS. I think its a fun idea and I have all but the word stamps! Might have to try this sometime!

Supplies: Stamps: Heartfelt Thanks, Happy Everything, Canvas (retired) Ink: Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie Paper: Vanilla, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive Accessories: EE Buttons, vanilla grosgrain ribbon

Hmm...What could I make YOU?

Not a trio of outfits, that's for sure! Altho I do have a photograph of myself, similar to this one...Hmmmmm......I see some scrapping in the making...... ANYWAY! I saw this on Andrea's blog and I wanted to play along to win something...but, you know, it is *always* better to give than to receive! LOL! So, here's the details: The first five people to respond to this post (and follow all the other rules) will get something made by me! My choice. For you. This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

• 1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make for you!
• 2. What I create will be just for you.
• 3. It'll be done this year.
• 4. You will receive *something* I make for you! What could it be...? cards? an album? a receiving blanket? Cookies? ....that's about all I make! lol! You'll just have to wait and see, won't you?
• 5. I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.

The catch? Yeah, there's a catch.You must re-post this on *your* blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who participate with you. The first 5 people to post this game on their blog and leave a comment telling me they did will win an amazing homemade gift by me! Let's keep the chain of love going around!! And have some crazy fun doing it!

Incomplete!

This page does not yet have a title...but it will! And no, your computer (nor your eyes) are fuzzy, the photos are. Yes, I am scrapping blurry pictures! They really are *that* important! LOL This was a lucky chance for our kids to meet President Cheryl Lant, our church leader over the children's organization. We didn't know this was going to happen, so we didn't have our camera...these pictures came off a phone! lol! The layout is based on a sketch found on SCS, and its full of retired items! lol! But I'm happy with the page... now if I can just think of a fitting title and get the journaling done.... haha! Supplies: Stamps: none, yet? Ink: None, yet? Paper: Naturals, Cranberry Crisp (retired) & More Mustard card stocks, Treehouse DP Accessories: Cranberry Crisp Stitched ribbon (retired), Neutral Buttons (retired), Linen Thread

Winter Scrap

In spite of everything this week, I got some scrapping done! Just a little bit, but there is definitely more to come! LOL! I think these photos were even taken this year (2009) so that's exciting too! LOL! Supplies:
Stamps: Taffy ABC, Swirling Snow? Tilda - Magnolia Stamps Ink: Baja Breeze, Pale Plum Paper: Pale Plum, Baja Breeze, Barely Banana, Whisper White card stock, Winter...? DP (retired) Accessories: Snowflake Big Shot Die!!!, Watercolor Crayons, Blender Pen And here are a couple close-ups of the details, including the snowflake die done with the Big Shot! Fun, huh??

and this adorable little girl image... (sorry about the very weird lighting, don't know what happened there!)

And a funny story...Not sure exactly who "taught" my daughter how to make a snow angel, but she moves her arms and legs as she should, and also shakes her head back and forth really quickly too....makes me laugh every time!