12th day of Christmas - December 31, 2012

I will be honest Frosted Designs 12th Day of Christmas to use 12 brads on my layout was a bit of challenge.  I had not idea how to use brads on a layout especially 12!!  I found this cool paper by We R Memories in my stash.  It had little circles at the top, so I decided to put the brads in the circle and change up the colors.  You will have to click on the picture to see the little brads, but there are 12 brads on there!!  I did it!  I ended up making 20 pages with this challenge!  Thanks Frosted Design, you gave me the inspiration to finish my 2010 album! 

11th day of Christmas - December 31, 2012

 On Frosted Designs 11 Day of Christmas use 11 banner flags!  I decided to make lights as my banner flags, and stickled in the letters with silver.  It says "Up 2 Snow Good".  This is my cat Bonnie, peaking out at the snow, and possibly looking for Santa Claus.  My cats love Christmas.  They like the tree, presents, paper and bows. 

10th Day of Christmas - December 31, 2012

On Frosted Designs 10 Days of Christmas, what do you think you had to use? Yes, 10 buttons!  I made a tree using the Cricuit, decorated with some stickles, and used buttons at the ornaments and tiny pictures as the presents!

9th Day of Christmas - December 31, 2012

Frosted Designs 9th Day of Christmas is to use 9 pearls or sparkles.  I love sparkles, so I used 9 pink sparkles on my layout to match the paper!  I just love some of these expressions from 2010 for Christmas.  Again, I have loved this challenge because I have created so many pages and what great motivation!

8th Day of Christmas - December 31, 2012

Frosted Design the 8th Day of Christmas requires you to use 8 brands/products in your layout.  I thought this would be the hardest challenge, but it came together rather well!

1. Stampin Up Background Paper
2. DCWJ Paper for Trees
3. Close to My Heart Mat Paper for Picture
4. Michaels Dollar Bin Tag
5. Deck the Halls Stickers
6. Ribbon
7. Brads
8. Button

7th Day of Christmas - December 31, 2012

You did not miss the 6th day of Christmas which required the use of Washi tape.  I do not own Washi tape, so I skipped this challenge and moved on to the Frosted Designs 7th Day of Christmas.  I love this challenge!!!  We actually had a white Christmas in 2010, and took pictures out on my mother-in-law's deck so this challenge of using 7 sparkly snowflakes was fun!  I made them sparkle with Stickles Silver and Frosted Design!

I am also entering this into the Little Scraps Pieces: Fun Friday "Winter" Challenge.

5th Day of Christmas - December 31, 2012

On the 5th day of Christmas over at Frosted Design, you had to use 5 gold things on your project!  Can you spot them?  Gold Matting for the pictures, gold in the present runner, gold rhinestones, gold stocking with teddy bear, and yes, gold around the stocking brad....

4th Day of Christmas - December 31, 2012

Frosted Design 4th day of Christmas requires four patterns of paper to be used in your layout.  It was fun to create a very busy layout with bright colors!  Yes, I skipped the 3rd day of Christmas because I just could not think of something creative, so you did not miss it!

2nd Day of Christmas - December 31, 2012

Frosted Designs 2nd day of Christmas requires the use of two stamped images in your layout.  I used two tags as my journal space and stamped a Christmas Tree and Present as my two images.  This project has been really fun, and if your ambitious, you should try to play along.  Not only did I get one page done for each challenge, I went ahead and finished the second page to match!

1st Day of Christmas - December 31, 2012

I decided on December 29th to play along with Frosted Designs 12 days of Christmas. You had to complete 10 out of the 12 days, and that is exactly what I did.  This is the 1st Day of Christmas which requires you to use a bird in your layout.  My bird is on the ornament - a Partridge in a pair tree!

Christmas Card 2012 - December 27, 2012

Finally, I have my Christmas Card for 2012 posted.  I barely made my Christmas cards this year because I suffered from a kidney stone and had surgery, plus again I waited to late to start my cards.  My goal is to get my Christmas cards made by July this year.  Let's see what happens!! 

I used a Stampin Up embossing folder for the background.  Joys of the Season cartridge to cute out the poinsettia, and stickles to enhance it!  I pulled out the Merry Christmas stamp from an old Stampin up set from 2002 and some decorative ribbon stashed in my box.  I made about 40 cards this year.  Thanks for stopping by....looking forward to a new year!!

December Stamp Set of the Month

Check out this cute Stamp of the Month set.  It will be great to use in the upcoming year on those special cards and scrapbook layouts.  I could even see using it as an accent for Project Life!!!

With a $50 purchase, you can receive this stamp set for only $5.00!!!!  Why wait.... start shopping!!!

Christmas Wreath - November 25, 2012

I have been a bit delayed in working on crafts this week.  I woke up Monday suffering from a kidney stone.  Unfortunately, I still have it, and I am hoping it passes soon.  In the meantime, I was super excited to be able to sit down and create this star burst wreath.  I saw it on the front of Women's Day magazine last year.  I was going to make it last year, but the company where you buy the straws from were sold out.  So I waited until the first of the year, and purchased the straws as soon as they came in stock.  I really love it!  It was fun to make!  It started off the Christmas Season in the house, and provided much inspiration for my decorating this year.

Loom Knitted Scarf - November 16, 2012

Yes, I know this is not a paper craft item.  I have picked up a new hobby, loom knitting.  It is perfect activity to do when I am relaxing on the couch in the late evening especially if my husband is watching football.  I spend time with him, he watches what he loves, and I get to craft!  I created this scarf for a silent auction for my Rotary club.  We raise money to support a scholarship for a student to attend college.  I hope whoever wins the auction, will enjoy the scarf. 

Snowman Peppermint Patties - November 15, 2012

I had seen this idea out on the web in several places.   Most ladies used all SU punches and stamps to make these adorable snowman.  I decided to use the Cricuit George Basic Shapes to create the snowman entirely except for his hat.  I made these adorable snowman peppermint patties for a craft fair in December.  I hope they make great stocking stuffers!  Thanks for Stopping by!



Challenge: Pretty Little Ribbon Shop - Die Cuts/Punches, Ribbon and Charms.

Penguin Candy Wrappers - November 12, 2012

I found this idea at Reflections by Jennifer.  However, instead of creating my penguins with punches, I used my Cricuit.I used the George & Basics Shapes cartridge for the ovals, (his white belly) circles (the eyes, hat), and hearts (nose and feet). I also broke out a crafting item that I had not used in years.  Can you guess what item it would be?  I will not hold you in suspense - scallop crafting scissors, and snowflakes brads for the top of the hat.  It turned out so cute! Inside is a package of two reese cups!  I just love how one looks like a girl penguin and the other a boy just by changing up the googly eyes!  I hope these sell well at my craft fair in December.  Thanks for Stopping by!!!

Challenges
Dream Valley Challenges - Anything Goes #45
One Stop Craft Challenge - Anything Goes
Pretty Little Ribbon Shop - Die Cuts/Punches, Ribbon and Charms.

Xmas Mail - November 2, 2012

 I know that you do not want to hear this, but we have 52 days until Christmas!  The stores are starting to put out items for Christmas.  I have started to make my Christmas list, and trying to get others to share their wishlist.

 I normally make these cute mailboxes for Valentine's day, but this year, why not Christmas!  Can you see opening this up to find the small things on your list, or even better a mailbox full of Chocolate!!!  Santa always brings Chocolate!

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my mailbox.
 

Challenges:
Twisted Tuesday Challenges 2T30 - Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter #88 - Anything Goes
Totally Stampalicious: Anything Goes

Supplies:

Target Dollar Bin Mailbox
DCWV Christmas Paper
Cricuit - Cut out Tree and Decorated with Rhinestones
Cow - Whipper Snapper
Flock - For the cow
Stickles for the Cow's Hat

I am a birdbrain - November 1, 2012

Another card using that great Raisin Boat set For the Birds.  It says, "Sorry", and inside, "I am a birdbrain".  Just a perfect card, when we decide to do something birdbrain!  What do you think? I can imagine a moment when I become Unglued, and say something and later feel like a birdbrain. 

This image is perfectly paired with Tuesday Morning Sketch  #170, which is offering a quite creative sketch this week.   The other challenges, I am entering are Twisted Tuesday Anything Goes 2TC30, The Paper Shelter 88 - Anything Goes, Paper Playtime Challenge #87 Anything Goes, and Totally Stampalicious Anything Goes.

Thanks for stopping by, and try not to be a birdbrain this week!

Birthday for the Birds! - October 28, 2012

It has been awhile since I have been able to post any of my craft projects!  Life has been hectic especially after taking on extra responsibilities lately.  I am super excited to participate in The Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge #SSS182.  My stamp set is called For the Birds by Raisin Boat!  I just get a kick out of their sets, they make me smile!   I will post another creation during this week.  It sure feels good to be back in the swing of things!  Thanks for stopping by!

Sheet Happens - September 24, 2012

Just a fun card that I made with an adorable image from Raisin Boat. Hope you are having a wonderful Monday!  Thanks for stopping by!

Happy 1st Day of Fall - September 22, 2012

Happy Fall!  How fun it is to start a new season!  Plus, it is a time of year when we know all the fun of Halloween and Thanksgiving are around the corner!  What great opportunities to have an excuse to make some cards.  Today, I found this wonderful, easy sketch from  Sketch Saturday #226 to start off the Fall card collection.  The stamp set is from Raisin Boat called Don't Blow it!  Doesn't this make a cute birthday card?

When you leave a comment, tell me What is your favorite thing about fall?    My favorite thing about fall is transitioning into fall boots and layered looks.  My hubby's favorite thing about fall is Football.  Please tell me your favorite thing.  Also, check out these challenges and play along:

The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog #82 - fall/autumn

Party Time Color Picture Challenge

October Workshop On the Go - September 3, 2012

Workshops on the Go® Spellbound Cricut® Kit*
Create a Halloween party for 8, including treat bags, cupcake
picks and liners, soda wraps, and a banner. The cute Spellbound
paper packet is available in this kit only. This workshop project
is ideal for creating as an individual and takes approximately
6 hours to complete.**
1 – My Reflections® Spellbound Paper Packet
1 – My Acrylix® Spellbound Cricut® Workshop Stamp Set (C-size)
1 – Sunset Baker’s Twine (10 yards)
1 – Foundry® Pin Clips (Z1612)
6 – Jump Rings (not shown)
1 – Instructional Brochure
$32.95 G1040

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Just Hang in There - September 2, 2012

I just love this little frog!  This card was perfect as a Get Well Card for my hubby who just had surgery.  The sketch for this card came from Sketches by Carly Sketch #64.  It was perfect for his card.  By the way, my hubby just laughed at this card and loved the frog!

I am also entering the following challenges:
 Party Time Tuesdays PPT#83
Eureka Stamp Anything Goes Challenge #3

Thanks for hopping by!

Thanks for your Support - September 1, 2012

My husband had surgery on Thursday.  It has been so nice to see how supportive people are during a time like this.  I wanted to thank everyone for checking up on us and all of the prayers.  The sketch for this card is so much fun and from The Sweet Stop SSS174.  You should definitely play along with this sketch, it is fun and easy!  I am also entering this card The Paper Shelter Challenge 79 - Layers.  Thanks for stopping by!

Celebrate Shopping - August 25, 2012

My card today celebrates those great days when we go shopping!  Not just shopping, but I can see her shopping for craft supplies!  The saying is "Born to Shop....Not to Mop! - The Not-to Mop is on the inside of the card. The image is from Close to My Heart Ms. on the Go.  The paper is Stampin Up except for the designer paper.

Challenges:
The Sweet Stop SSS 173 - Check out their sketch, it is fun!!
SplitcoasterStampers Show your Colors - What are your colors?

Thanks for stopping by.... I hope you enjoy your next shopping trip!

You Got Mail - August 24, 2012

Today, I created a card from one of the four sketches for Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge #160.  While I did not use an oval in the middle, I really loved this image from My Favorite Things Who's That E girl.  This is one of my favorite stamp sets.   I had fun paper piercing the couch, dress, computer and wallpaper. The paper is all from Stampin Up.  I found scraps to make everything which is awesome!  Thanks for stopping by, please leave me some mail (comment). 

Challenges entered:
Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge #160
The Pretty Little Ribbon Challenge 13 - Add some Bling or Sparkle (Check out my blingy hearts)
Lollipop Crafts - Challenge #87 - Anything Goes
Stampin with Fun - Anything Goes Challenge 175
Tammy's Scrapin Corner - #24 Anything Goes
SplitcoastStampers Challenge Free For All F4A131

Wedding - August 21, 2012

My husband and I will be attending a wedding in October.  I am so proud that I was able to make the card ahead of time.  As soon as I saw the Mojo Monday Card Sketch 255, I knew right away, it was the perfect sketch for a wedding card.  I also rounded the corner of the card to make it look a tad bit different, and love the bling!  I also am proud to say that I made this card using my scraps!

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:
Paper Crafting Journey Anything Goes
Pretty Little Ribbon Shop Challenge #13
Sweet Stampin Wedding and Anniversaries
Mojo Monday Card Sketch 255

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my card!

Made for Each Other - August 18, 2012

On August 22, 2012, I will celebrate my third anniversary with my wonderful hubby!  The theme behind this card will really make him laugh!!  He has a garden and grows wonderful vegetables for us to eat each year.  However, this year, he has been battling a ground hog.  The ground hog has been taking chunks out of the vegetables and ruining his crop.  He has put a trap out to catch the ground hog, but the ground hog is smart and will not go in the trap.  He has thrown rocks at the ground hog and even chased the ground hog with his golf club.  However, the ground hog always gets away.  So this is the perfect card for our anniversary, especially with the saying from Close to My Heart Everyday Life stamp set.  The Sketch is from The Sweet Stop SSS172.  I think that we are made for each other, and I am glad God blessed me with him. 

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