G & G Premade

Would you like to win a new 18-270mm Tamaron zoom lens???

2011-12-02T19:29:00.002-05:00

Over at Click It Up A Notch they are giving away one of these new lens's> Check out Courtney's Blog she will tell you all about it. She has some great photos using the lens to show the versatility of it.

The lens fits, Canon, Nikon, and Sony cameras.

Some new cards

2011-10-23T19:26:00.003-04:00

Finally have some time to get a few cards done. I have 2 or many Xmas cards done. I usually pick six or eight designs, then make 5 or 6 of each. That gives me a little variety and I don't get bored making just one type.

2011-10-23T11:36:00.002-04:00

My daughter flying....I'm so glad they caught her!
Linking this to Simple as That Sunday challenge.

Angry Birds

2011-10-04T18:58:00.002-04:00

I LOVE Angry Birds!!!

A co-worker asked about an angry bird card for his 10 year olds birthday, after a little research, I came up with this and this.
I paper pieced both cards and added a little liquid chalk to the edges.

A few more cards

2011-10-04T18:52:00.003-04:00

A few more cards to add to my stash!!

Trying to Catch Up

2011-09-25T14:03:00.003-04:00

I have been so busy this summer...
I am now trying to just make some generic birthday cards to have in stock. Got 3 done, but would like to get another 5 or so done. You know we all have those last minute....shoot it's so and so's birthday and I don't have the right kind if card made to give !!! These should help with that! I really need to make some more masculine type cards too!

Simple As That

2011-09-25T09:04:00.000-04:00

Mike lowell

2011-07-23T22:30:00.003-04:00

Project 12- May 2011

2011-06-30T11:52:00.001-04:00

Project 12, May 2011.
Our trip to Dick's Last Resort

2011-06-25T09:26:00.001-04:00

No time.....

2011-06-04T12:42:00.002-04:00

spring/summer finally arrived so I've had no time to post anything. Here are a few cards I needed to make.
Off to enjoy the sun, while it's here!

Congrats Kristen & David

2011-05-02T20:59:00.002-04:00

IMy brother's x-girlfriend is getting married this Saturday. We don't keep in touch much, but still exchange Christmas cards and chat through Facebook. I made this card for her. I just love it. I lifted the idea from byLoridesigns blog. One of her design team members made one just like this, well mine is almost the same...not exactly but very close.

Project 12- April Sketch

2011-04-24T15:31:00.001-04:00

For the April Sketch I scrapped up a very recent event. The Polar Plunge. For the 4th year my daughter has taking the plunge to raise money for the homeless. This year the plunge was postponed until April since we had so much snow and you couldn't get to the beach.

Yeah Mon

2011-04-24T15:27:00.002-04:00

Another page I've been wanting to do for years. This was 1996 and my son wasn't even 1 yet. He will be 16 soon, so much for procrastinating.

Project 12- March Sketches

2011-04-24T15:15:00.007-04:00

For the March sketch I pulled put some photos from May 2002. Our family took a trip to NYC. We went to Ellis Island, say the Statue of Liberty, ground zero, and the USS Enterprise.

Lots of walking.

More cards

2011-03-14T19:06:00.003-04:00

Two more cards, both images received in swaps from other SCS members.

Happy birthday Andrea

2011-03-14T19:02:00.001-04:00

Yesterday was by neighbor's birthday. I made her this card.
Tried to use nice bright spring color.
Got the image in a swap.
She said she loved the card

Project 12- February Sketch

2011-03-12T19:30:00.006-05:00

So I"m happy to say I am still playing with Project 12 over at Scrap Book & Cards Today Here is the February sketch, it has been done for a while just have been to busy to post. For this sketch I choose to use some old photos of my daughter. She was six months old and it was her first Christmas. I've been meaning to scrap these for years and I'm glad I finally got it done!! I have March's sketch all planned out, just need to put it together. I'm glad I found this blog it has kept me scrapping at least one layout a month.

Wrist Injuries

2011-02-21T18:44:00.004-05:00

have two people in my life that are having wrist issues.

One fell and broke his wrist, the other had to have carpal tunnel surgery.

Both digi images are from Bugaboo stamps.

Happy Valentines

2011-02-13T20:06:00.003-05:00

Happy Valentines to all...

I just grabbed all of these images the other day from Bugaboo Stamps. I just love their digi images.

Anyway had make this first one for my son's girlfriend. Then one for my husband, daughter and son.

Didn't have lots of time to work on them but I think they came out cute even though they are of the simplest design.

Project 12- January Sketch

2011-02-10T18:49:00.009-05:00

Okay- so I decided to try something new.

I came across this challenge at Scrapbook & Cards Today

They publish a sketch each month and you have until the end of the following month to complete, post and link. They do give away prizes as well.

Since I haven't scrapped in a long time, I thought it would be a nice start to getting me back into it.

This is the January 2011 sketch challenge.

I'm on a roll.....

2011-02-09T20:00:00.004-05:00

I'm on a roll....

Three cards done in a week..whew....

My daughter is going to a double 13 year old birthday party.

Two of her friends are splitting the costs for their party and having it together...yeah only one outfit to worry about!!

Anyway since you need to be dressed up for the party, I thought these two images would suit them well. AA little glitter, a little bling and a ribbon and they are good to go.

I received the images in a round robin swap on SCS.

It's been a while....

2011-02-07T18:20:00.003-05:00

Last week was my dad's birthday.

I did get the card done on time, but just late in posting.

I saw this great digi image on The Spotted Chick and she got it from Dude Time Doodles.

They have some great male images over there, so click on the link and check it out!

Something New

2011-01-03T19:06:00.002-05:00

I am trying something new this year. Along with trying to keep up with Facebook and enter a few card challenges a week, I want to get back to my roots...photography and scrapbooking. I have found a few good challenge sites/blogs and I am going to try my best to keep up with this all, as well a run my two kids around and work full time!! Oh yeah and once the weather is a little nicer I AM GOING TO START THE " COUCH TO 5K RUNNING PROGRAM". I know this is all do able, I just need to set a schedule. I also backed out of the 365 photo challenge and opted for a 52 week photo challenge. I may not get this all done this year, but I am sure going to try!!!!

wish me LUCK, I'm gonna need it!

2010-12-05T12:34:00.002-05:00

2010-12-05T12:30:00.002-05:00

Christmas friends

2010-11-16T21:14:00.001-05:00

I received this image in a swap at Splitcoast Stampers. Not sure who makes it, but since my house is also filled with animals I thought this image/card was great.

Bugaboo Freebie Friday

2010-11-16T20:45:00.000-05:00

I downloaded this image from Bugaboo Digital Images a couple weeks ago. They have freebies every friday. I just love it, not too sure about the card I made, but love the image.

Elves on Candy Cane

2010-11-16T20:13:00.000-05:00

I won this image, well 5 images in a challenge at Copic Creations a few weeks ago. isn't it cute! It's made by Pink cat Studios.

One more card done!

Lily Candy Elf

2010-11-16T12:15:00.003-05:00

Another one of my Pink Cat Studios images that i won.

again another cutee!

Merry Cluckin Christmas

2010-11-16T12:13:00.006-05:00

Just love this image from WhipperSnapper. I scrap-lifted this card from my fav card maker, Linda Heavens. I made 5 more cards over the weekend, so now I'm up to like 18 or so, I intended on making 12, 5 of each....guess that went on the way side.

Another X-mas card

2010-11-09T20:04:00.004-05:00

My plan this year was to creat about 12 cards to send for Christmas, and make 5 of each to send out. I ususlly send about 60 each year. I know I've made well over 12, but I keep seeing these great sketches and inspiration on everyone elses blogs.
Here is another one I made in untraditional colors. just love the pink and green.

Bugaboo Design Team Call

2010-11-09T18:37:00.005-05:00

So the Bugaboo team is looking for new designers. To be considered you need to submit a post with at least 1 bugaboo card and then two other favorite projects. Well I just can't decide which ones I want to submit so I included a few extra. Hope I don't get disqualified for that. Anyway the call ends Wednesday 11/10/10 at midnight.

If you are chosen then there is a round 2 to the contest.

If you are chosen to continue to round 2, we will send you a predetermined image which you will make a project and turn back into us it would make things much quicker and give you more time to create if you make sure your email is in your post of the first round.

Happy Birthday Bro-in-law

2010-11-07T20:03:00.003-05:00

My brother-in laws birthday is Wednesday.

I whipped up this card for him.

I can't remember who made the image, I received it in a wish swap over at SCS. Anyway, I thought it was really cute and perfect for him, he is turning 51! Holy CARP!

November Blog Candy

2010-11-03T12:30:00.004-04:00

Chrissy over at Paper, Ink, Color is giving away some great stamps in November. Look at these great images from Lili of the Valley. If you visit her blog and follow the directions you will have a chance to win these. But enter by 11-30-10!

To enter:

Visit her blog

become a follower

post a link on your own blog

Easy, peasy right!!

Bellarific Friday 1-2-3 and SCS sketch challenge and card #13

2010-11-02T21:37:00.003-04:00

This week I used Stella all wrapped up by Stampingbella to create this card.

I used the sketch from SCS sketch 304 and the theme from Blogabella.

Again was trying to us untraditional x-mas colors.

The Bellarific 1-2-3 challange was to use 1 image, 2 patterned papers and 3 embellishments.

Sugar Bowl #46- For the Boys- card #12

2010-11-02T21:36:00.003-04:00

This week over at the Sugarbowl, the challenge was to use the sketch provided and use the theme: One for the boys.

I only have a few more cards to create before I go on to mass production. This is card #12.

I used Sugarnellie Mr. Stocking,the Dp is from Basic Grey Jovial.

I used my copics and prismacolor pencils.

X-mas card # 11 and Copic Creation challenge #37

2010-10-26T21:24:00.010-04:00

Pink Cat Studios is sponsoring this weeks challenge at Copic Creations Challenge Blog. So if you want to try and win five digi images from Pink cat Studios you need to whip up a card and link it to their blog. You have until 10/31 to enter.
The challenge this week was to use the colorless blender. Not sure how much you can see in this picture, but I used the blender on Snowflake Fairy Lilly's hair, the color of the cape and the wings. I took this picture before I added a little sponging to the image.
i pictured this coming out a little different than it did, still cute but not what I had in mind.

Thanks Coach(es)

2010-10-26T21:24:00.004-04:00

This is the final week of cheering for my daugther. I made four cards with these darling cheer monkeys from Bugaboo. I colored with copics and prismac pencils, then cut them all out. I used my grass punch with two different shades of green, then stuck the cheerleaders down, I used foam back tape on the the cheerleader in the air. I was thinking of adding a cartoon bubble so it looks like they are yelling out a cheer!
All four cards are basically the same. we will write a nice thank you on the inside.

October Blog Candy

2010-10-22T10:54:00.003-04:00

I just came across this blog, Paper, Ink, Color! and absolutely love Tracey's coloring techniques.

After reading through her blog, it looks like she give's away blog candy each month.
In October she is giving away a set of 12 stamps, 6 from LOTV and 6 from Magnolia.
I'm not a huge fan of Magnolia, but I really like the LOTV images.
So if you'd like to enter to win these great stamps you will need to do so by 10/31/2010 and here's how to enter.
In order to enter this blog candy drawing you must:
1.Be a follower of her blog.
2.Post this blog candy on your blog or sidebar with a link back to this blog candy.
3.http://paperinkcolor.blogspot.com/2010/10/october-blog-candy.html

Think Pink!

2010-10-16T01:32:00.003-04:00

The other day I took my daughter to a members only sale at PINK and the fact that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month inspired me to make this card. Now pink is just not my color and I found this digi image from Bugaboo stamps.
It represented me- exactly! I have another image from Bugaboo that I will add later this weekend.
I just love their images!

Card #10- 2010

2010-10-16T01:28:00.003-04:00

I just loved this DP.
I thought the Stampingbella image would look great with the christmas tree background. I tried to make it look like the car had just driven out of the field of trees. I added a little glossy accents to the ornaments and headlights. I want to add a sentiment, but not sure what fits?? Any thoughts?

Bellarific Friday 10-22-10 Card #9- 2010

2010-10-16T01:18:00.004-04:00

I up to card 9 of 12! ya hoo!
This week I used the sketch from Bellarific Friday at Stampingbella.
I was sorting through my christmas images last week and pulled out Christmartini. I then came across this DP from K& Company and thought they would go together great!. The swirls almost match exactly.
I used my spellbinders to but the circle the image out, and let the Christmas tree stirrer to pop out of the circle.

Sketch Saturday #124- Card #8 -2010

2010-10-16T01:08:00.003-04:00

This week I've been working on getting a few more Christmas cards done.
Here is #8. I used the sketch from the Sketch Saturday Blog with one of my favorite Whippersnapper images.

The DP if from Cosmo Cricket- Holly Jolly, the image Whippersnapper- Jingle Balls.
My colors are non-traditional, but I like how they came out. The colors are a blue/green and purple , the lighting throws the colors off a bit.

Card Patterns Sketch # 85- Card # 7 2010- Snow Angels

2010-10-10T20:40:00.004-04:00

I found this sketch at Card Patterns on Saturday. It looked fun and I thought it might work with my snow angel image from Cow Town Stamps.
The colors are a little diffeernt, but I was trying to be untraditional this year.

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge-#32 Paper Piecing - Card #6 2010

2010-10-10T20:19:00.005-04:00

While browzing the gallery at SplitCoastStampers, I found this card I absolutely loved. I looked into it further and it brought me to the challenge bloge over at Sassy Cheryls Digi Stamps.
The challenge for the week was to use paper piecing in your creation. Since I absolutely loved the card on SCS, I decided to purchase the image and do something similar.

Here's how it came out. I will use this as card number 6 of 12 of my Christmas cards!

The image is called Twiggy the Snowman, the paper is from American Traditioanl Designs and is called Chrismas Trees. I used my nestabilities and tried a technique I saw at Prairie, Paper & Ink
It didn't come at as I planned, but it doesn't look to bad either.

Snowman Trio

2010-10-05T19:07:00.002-04:00

So this is card 5 of 12.
I just love this image from whippersnapper.
I cased a card on SCS made by jojot.
I just changed the colors. I love the colors she used also, but since I have an elf card with thoses colors, I went with purple and yellow.

ONLY 7 more to go....

ATS Wednesday Challenge- Clear Cards

2010-10-05T18:57:00.003-04:00

In the race to choose 12 different cards to make for Christmas, I came accross this challenge over at All That Scraps blog challenge.

This week the challenge was to make a clear card. I've made a few in the past, but was never my favorite to work with.
I used Christmas Emma on this card. Colored her copics, then cut her out and attached her to the front of the clear card. I layered two DP papers on the inside and also stamped and embossed the Happy Holidays sentiment.

It came out cute, but a little hard to see in this picture.

Christmas Card #3 2010

2010-09-29T16:28:00.000-04:00

here is card # 3.
Again another Sugarnelli image, this one called Miss Elf.
I wanted to try and do untraditional colors on some of the cards, Thought this DP was a really great combo..so I matched her up as best I could with the DP.

Still trying to figure out cards 4-12, but I'm a quarter of the way there.
Enjoy!

Christmas card #2-2010

2010-09-29T12:26:00.004-04:00

Here is the card/image I have chosen for the second of 12 christmas cards.
The image is another from Sugarnelli, called Gingerbread.
I use some DP from Daisy D's collection.

Christmas Card #1 - 2010

2010-09-27T14:38:00.001-04:00

I usually send about 60 cards for Christmas. This year I decided to choose 12 images and make 5 cards of each. That way I don't get to bored with the same image.
This is the first image I choose. Sugarnellie- Miss Clause.
I like the purple and green combo, so I will make 5 cards similar to this using this layout out too.
I used Wildrose Milton & Co paper, stitched around the paper and and sponged around the image.

I do have image 3 and 4 choosen already, but still thinking about the rest.......anyway will have card #2 tomorrow.

Get Well Coach Sean

2010-09-26T20:34:00.003-04:00

My son's last hockey coach just had surgery on his knew. I decided to make good use of the Bugaboo stamps- nurse Margaret I purchased awhile back. Used this great bandaid paper again too...will have to find more like it since I only have a small piece left from the 12x12 page. I also used my new 5x7 cuttlebug mini-dots embossing folder. Just love all the dots/spots folders.

Happy Birthday Derek

2010-09-26T20:30:00.003-04:00

I cased this layout from Jodi Collins' Blog Stamping a Latte. didn't use the same stamps, but one I received in a swap.

Sending this to my nephew for his birthday.

Tweeeens -Mo's digital Challenge 44

2010-08-16T21:52:00.003-04:00

I colored this image a while ago. It was a digital image from Mo Manning. I just love her work. And the colors happen to fit in the inspiration picture for the week at Mos' Digital Challenge. So I threw together a card and linked it to her challenge.
Nothing fancy for the sketch, I actually partially lifted a sketch from The Bella Digi Studio Challenge Blog.

Now off- I have 3 birthday cards to get done before thursday!!!!Ugggg! Why do I wait until last minute!!

Just Hanging Around

2010-08-16T21:12:00.005-04:00

My first Lili of the Valley stamp and my first Lili of the Valley Challenge.
This week at LOTVs Challenge Blog the task at hand was to make a card to represent Spring, Summer, or Winter.

I thought this cute little guy reminds me of summer.
i used Basic Grey Oliver DP, a few large red brads and copics and prismas.

Skull Boyz

2010-08-15T16:01:00.003-04:00

My 15 year old son has recently began skate boarding.
I thought these Skull Boyz were pretty cool, so I ordered them and will give this to him for his B-day in two weeks.

i used copics and prismacolor pencils to color this. I cut out the second skater and used foam backed tape to make him look a little more 3-D

Baubles- The Sugar bowl 41 and Basic Grey 26

2010-08-15T15:48:00.005-04:00

This week's challenge over at the Sugarbowl is a sketch challenge.
I had such a hard time with this challenge.

At first I thought what a great way to use Baubles, but as I choose the DP it just went down hill.
I think my coloring came out great, but this sketch was difficult.
Instead of a star, I scanned the Basic Grey DP Mistle Toe and Pears and blew up the snowflake.
I originally thought that would look cool since i used the original DP behind it on one of the layers.
But the layers cover up the base DP which is also by BG and has ornaments all over it.
UGGGGGGH.
I added some pearl embellishments and I think that helped,but this is not one of my favorite cards!
And since pearls are the challenge over at Basic Grey Challenges I can use it there too!

Feel Better Quick

2010-08-08T19:27:00.002-04:00

My boss' husband fell dow the stairs and broke his neck recently. Luckily the damage is not as bad as it could be. He will be laid up for months with a neck brace and depending on how he heels, may need surgery. For now, he is laid up in a reclining bed. I thought this Bugaboo Nurse Margret card would cheer him up a little. I hope his visiting nurse doesn't like her.

Anyway- feel better soon - Colin

Inked Inspirations Blog Candy!

2010-08-07T16:56:00.003-04:00

Jodi is giving away Two, yes TWO magnolia summer kits. All you need to do is visit her blog, Inked Inspirations, leave a comment, become a follower and post on your own blog.

I've won a couple of things this year from becoming a follower or leaving a comment, so I hope to keep the trend going.

Anyway- check it out and good luck!

Blog Candy Winner!!

2010-08-02T22:01:00.004-04:00

I'm sorry I thought I posted this yesterday,but I saved it instead of posting it.

Anyway.....the winner is:

#6- Angie

picker by random.org

Angie please send me your address and I will get this in the mail.

Send to gdp67@verizon.net

Although I din't get to 50, I still gained 11 so I am getting there. Maybe next month I will offer more candy!!

Thank you all for visiting and playing along

gena

Just for You

2010-08-01T21:16:00.004-04:00

I just received this image in a swap and thought it was a great summer image. This is Lilly at the Beach from Pink Cat Studios. I aded a little glitter on her he mermaid tail. I also just got a new Martha Stuart punch and thought it matched the scales or Lilly's tail.

Sugar Bowl # 40- Poinsettia

2010-08-01T21:08:00.002-04:00

The challenge over at the Sugar Bowl is to choose your own sketch and choose your own prize!

I choose Poinsettia by Sugar Nellie and choose sketch #36.

I used K & Company winter wonderland. I can use this for one of my Christmas cards this year since I need about 60 of them.

ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT FOR BLOG CANDY~~~~

2010-07-29T15:28:00.004-04:00

Only 2 days left.

See this post and follow directions.

Winner will be pulled at Random.org on sunday 8/1/10.

Friday Sketcher 112

2010-07-25T21:54:00.003-04:00

Although the Friday sketch used a square, I decided to use a rectangle shaped card. I received this image, Florence by Kraftin Kimmie, in an image swap over at SCS.

In my visit to Absolutely Everything, my fav local craft store, I picked p this Rusted Sun DP, called Sunrise. I thought the background suns were perfect for Florence at the beach.

The Sugar Bowl 39

2010-07-25T21:38:00.003-04:00

Wow, look at that BLUE hair!

Challenge 39 at the Sugar Bowl was two fold, first a sketch to follow and then you had to use BLUE in theme.

I used Sugar Nellie- Coffee Time for my image. Along with that I used Creative Imaginations DP, memento ink, copics, prismacolor and bazil paper.

Make a Wish- Friday Sketchers #111

2010-07-22T12:08:00.005-04:00

I'm trying to keep true to my promise and participate in 2 or 3 challenges a week.
This week I made this card for the Friday Sketcher challenge found here.

I used Cheeky Glamour from TGF.
The DP is from K & Company, it's called Wild Raspberry.
Not totally thrilled with how this came out, I think it's missing something, maybe I'll add something else to it.

Life....Sketch Saturday week 112

2010-07-22T11:59:00.005-04:00

Life.....
Not quite the sentiment I wanted, but it looks nice.
I used the sketch challenge found at Sketch Saturday.
I'm not big on square cards either, but I gave it a try.

I used a Whipper Snapper stamp called- Big Kahuna, Basic Grey DP and used my nestabilities to cut the circles.
A few brads and some hemp twine.

Enjoy

How Lucky am I?? You can be lucky too!!

2010-07-16T20:26:00.005-04:00

In the last month I have actually won 2 blog candy giveaways.

First i won a great prize on Sparkle's new Rubber Stamping Blog/Store and more recently I won a set of ATS stamps from the Color Throwdown 100th challenge celebration.

With all my new goodies I will have to put together some great cards!!

So here are some pics of what I won.

Now it's your chance to win some candy.

Please refere to this post,

leave a comment, become a follower and link me to your blog and you win have a chance to win some candy too!!

Kenny K's Krafty Girls -1st Challenge

2010-07-15T21:27:00.003-04:00

I stumbled across Kenny K's Downloads last week and I ordered two digi downloads. I made one card last week and choose to use this one in Kenny K's first card challenge. This image is called Download Diva isn't she great!

The challenge was to use pastel colors. This image seems like it would better in bold bright colors, but I gave it a shot with lighter pastel colors. I used K & Company Wild Rasberry DP, Copics, and Prismacolor pencils.

I love all of the digi images at Kenny K's blog, so go check them out here. I can't wait until he adds more!

Bellarific Friday July 16th

2010-07-15T21:14:00.003-04:00

This week I played along with The Bellarific Friday Challenge.

Emily over at Stampingbella choose a sketch challenge this week.

I used the Martha Lulu image I received in a Wish RAK.

I just love this image. I also used K & Company Wild Rasberry DP, some light blue corrugated paper and some cute blue oval pearl like embellishments. Although you can't see it in the picture I used some Bubble Gum Shimmerz. The card looked a little plain at first so I added some hand drawn pink cross stitches.

Red One

2010-07-12T18:30:00.004-04:00

Red One!! I'm looking for someone to punch! I couldn't resist using that for my card.

This is my first Shirley 2 Girls Challenge. This is for TNT Challenge #64.

I used the digi image called Love Bug from S2G and tried to follow the sketch the challenged us with. I distressed the paper to give it a more unique look.

I colored the car, cut it out, and mounted it with some foam backing to make it pop off the card.

Image- S2G- Love Bug

DP- K & Company Wild Rasberry

Ink- Momento, Copics, Prismacolors

Misc- Black ribbon, tag

You ain't getting *@#%!

2010-07-12T18:12:00.004-04:00

Santa called and you ain't getting *@#%!, love this Stella image from Bugaboo Stamps.

I used her for two challenges this week.

First I Heart 2 Stamp Sketch for You to Try Challenge. above you saw the sketch for this week and I combined that with the Christmas in July challenge over at Bugaboo - Catch the Bug Challenge Blog. Now this give me ONE more card for Christmas!

Image- Stella Bugaboo Stamps

DP- Bazil

Ink- Memento , Copics & Prismacolor

Inked Inspiration Birthday Candy

2010-07-11T11:13:00.002-04:00

Help jodi celebrate her birthday by visiting her blog, Inked Inspiration. She is giving away 5, yes 5 great prizes!
The rules:
-become a follower of her blog
-leave a comment on her blog
-post her Candy on your blog to help spread the word.

Sketch Saturday #110 and Kenny K Downloads..........

2010-07-09T21:51:00.004-04:00

Earlier this week I came across 2 new blogs.
The first has sketch challenges every Saturday, called Sketch Saturday and the second is a place to great awesome digital images at Kenny K downloads.. He is a great artist and the images kind of remind me of the Bratz dolls from a few years back. He also has some great sports images.

Below is the sketch challenge for this week.

To complete my card I used:
Kenny K digi called Troublemaker
Basic Grey DP
Bazil Basics paper
Copics, Memento ink, and Prismacolors

You've Got Mail--SFYTT challenge and Color Throwdown

2010-07-09T21:29:00.003-04:00

This week i created a card using both a sketch challenge and a color challenge.
First the color challenge is from the Color Throwdown blog, they are having a huge giveaway to celebrate their 100th color throwdown.

The second part of this card is made from the Saturday sketch by SFYTT

See sketch below.

For my card I used:
MFT- Pure Innocence -You've got Mail
Cuttlebug with my heart embossing folder
Me & My Big ideas DP
Copics, prismacolors and memento ink.
then I threw in some buttons

Need more followers-- Blog Candy!!

2010-07-06T22:10:00.000-04:00

I am trying to increase my followers. Currently I have 16 and that number has not moved in a long, long time. I love to look at and read everyone else's blog and I see many offer blog candy to help spread the word, so I decided to do the same.

The rules for this game is to :
-leave a comment on my blog and if you have time look back through some of my previous posts. i will use random.com on 8/1/2010 to choose winner of blog candy from comments left on this post.
-Spread the word about my candy giveaway on your blogs.
-and most importantly-become a follower of my blog!

that's it, real simple....you have until 7/31/10 to enter and hopefully I can break the 50+ follower goal!!

Here is a list of the candy up for grabs:
-5 double-sided Scenic Route Providence collection pages with die cut sheet and alphabet stickers
-K & Company chipboard cube
-The Sweet Life- 12 acrylic prismatic words
-Making memories vintage findings trim
-Marcella by K string clasps
-all my memories small round brads- yellow and green
-Bo Bunny Clearly mixed Up Clear Album- Serendipity
-heidi Grace assorted ribbon
-Queen and Company Beadifuls- HOTTIE
-2 rolls of glue rings

and here are a few other pictures

You Hoo!

2010-07-05T21:05:00.003-04:00

I've decided to try and participate in at least 3 challenges a week.
Here is one I found on Clearly i Stamp
The theme is Thank You or Gratitude and you have until August 1st to submit your card.
i might just make another before the end of the month.

I use What a hoot stamp set and made the owl pop on the branch.

Because you're worth it!

2010-07-02T23:42:00.001-04:00

I stumbled across this sketch challenge as I was viewing all my favorite blogs.
CAS-tastic has a new challenge every Wednesday.
I used Basic Grey Dp and an image I received in a swap over at the SCS site. The images isfrom Wild Rose Studios and her name is Party Girl. She is just so cute!

The Sugar Bowl - challenge 38

2010-07-02T23:17:00.005-04:00

I recently bought my first SugarNellie stamps and I really love this one called Goth Girl.
I found this great sketch challenge over at The Sugar Bowl. I used various DP from Basic Grey.

The picture did not come out as good as I hoped. The black looks grey, but it is really BLACK. i took many pictures, but they all came out the same.

Oh Baby-- CPS 173

2010-07-02T11:00:00.004-04:00

Here is my card for the CPS 173 challenge. I've had so many friends having babies lately i thought I'd try to be one step ahead with this card. I tried to keep the colors neutral since I won't know if it's a girl or boy until later.

I used Heidia Grace DP and Stampin Up- babys first steps.

Blog Candy coming soon....

2010-06-27T21:44:00.003-04:00

My goals to increase my followers.The two things I need to do in order to achieve that is first offer some great Blog candy and second post more regularly, even if its not a picture of something I've made.
So stop back on Monday to see what I will be offering for candy.
i will post a picture, a list and the rules in order to enter for the candy.
I would love to get 50+ followers, so spread the word and I'll see you back here tomorrow!!

Congrats Grad

2010-06-22T19:33:00.001-04:00

Last week was a busy week at work.
With four of my employees retiring, another graduated from college.
Congrats Joe!!
Sorry you are getting this so late, but I didn't forget!

Happy Retirement!

2010-06-22T19:23:00.007-04:00

Last week I had 4 people take an early retirement package from work. Three of them have worked for me the last eight years, so it was hard to see them go, but I wish them all the best of luck!!
I whipped up these 3 cards and have one more to go.

The next image is from Whippersnapper- called Ahh Nuts...I made this for Derek since he used to wear a T-shirt that said Swetty Nuts and we used to have to have him change it or turn it inside out, since he worked outside in public.

The last image is also from Whippersnapper. Not sure of the name, but thought it was really cute for Ray. He just left the company with 40 years service, and that is him relaxing somewhere on a beach.

Hope they enjoy them!

The first is an image I received in an swap at SCS. It is from SkippingStones and part of the Holy Carp set. Just thought it was perfect since Dennis owns a boat and likes t fish.

High Hopes Blog Hop

2010-06-16T10:19:00.003-04:00

This Friday High Hopes stamps is having a new release and Blog Hop.
come vistit the High Hopes Blog to see the schedule and links to the designers blogs.
They are welcoming Melissa Jenkins to their design team and are celebrating with a blog hop!

Come join the team on Friday 6/18/10.

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You Rock!

2010-06-14T21:26:00.002-04:00

One of my first Sugarnellie images, just love it and will work great for a teen boy's birthday.
These images remind me of the Japanese cartoons.
i will be sending this to my newphew for his birthday this summer.
I used my copics to color and I'm thinking of adding some glossy accent to the guitar and sunglasses.

Just floating by.............

2010-06-14T21:25:00.002-04:00

Here is another one i don't what I'll use it for. Cute chicken on an island, I think it's whippersnapper but not sure.
I guess I'll send just to say hello.
Or maybe a cute retirement card for one of my 4 employees that are retiring this friday.

Bunny, flower and lady bug?

2010-06-14T21:24:00.006-04:00

i think this is a whippersnapper image, but not the name of it. I received it in a wish image express.
Not sure what I will send it out for, maybe just to say hello or to cheer someone up??

Fishin Chicken

2010-06-14T21:24:00.004-04:00

I lifted this layout from one of my favorite bloggers.
I wanted to add some type of sentiment, but don't think there is enough room for one.
I thought a small sentiment put right over the fishing hook.

Sending Some Happy Mail

2010-06-14T21:23:00.005-04:00

MFT Pure Innocense- happy Mail
How cute this line from MFT is. Just love her!
Tried matching her dress to the flower color.

Hello Honey

2010-06-14T21:20:00.003-04:00

Had to have this image Honey Bikini by CC Designs.
I added a little glossy accents to her glasses and lips.
She is so cute!

A few more cards.....

2010-06-05T18:34:00.001-04:00

A co-worker recently had a baby. I don't really have many baby images, but have started to receive some from my wishes @ SCS.

Congrats!

2010-06-05T18:29:00.002-04:00

One of friend's have been going to school nights to get her degree.
She has 3 kids and I know it was tough for her to get everything done, but she did it so Congrats Della!!
I used SB diplomabella and my oval nesties. Although you can't see it, I embossed/stamped the word "CONGRATS" on the black.
I have been using the sponging technique a lot with the nestabilities.

Happy Birthday Dad-in-Law

2010-06-05T18:23:00.002-04:00

Happy Birthday Dad! My father-in-law turns 75 next week. I threw this card together and stuck it in the mail today.
Got this image in a swap at SCS. It's called Best of Luck by Pennyblack.

Izzy has a brelly

2010-05-06T21:00:00.001-04:00

Just wanted to post this real quick. Love the color combo!

Happy B-day to my mother-in-law

2010-05-06T20:56:00.002-04:00

My mother-in-laws b-day is always a day or two before of after mother's day. So I have to make dual cards for her each May. I used this great Bugaboo digi stamp. I thought this was very cute with out being insulting to her age. I was going to pull out the sewing machine again, but snapped the needle and just wanted to get done.
I think she'll enjoy it!

My Mother's Day card

2010-05-06T20:47:00.002-04:00

Wasn't sure what to use for my mother's day card. I found this MFT stamp I bought at my favorite scrapbooking store's annual yard sale. Anyway- I got it last year and haven't used it yet. I did a little paper piecing , 3-Ded the flower and pot, used the sewing machine, ribbon, nextabilities and the paper distresser.
Enjoy!

CANDY for a Cause------Blog Candy

2010-04-29T19:28:00.006-04:00

Mary over at Franciecrafter is giving away some great CANDY!! Visit her blog and follow the directions for a chance to win some great prizes. She is asking us to send her 1 handmade card for our soldiers. With our help she can send cards to soldiers and their families.
The candy is worth over $200.
Stamps: Stamping Anya, Greeting Farm; Dancing Willow, Whiff of Joy; Tilda with spring bundler, Magnolia; Tabitha the teacup girl, Stamping Bella; Blossom, Sugar Nellie; Heart Stripes, My Favorite Things; Tina Wenke mouse in hammock, Stampavie; Gwendolyn, Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps.

Pattern Paper: Five 6x6 pads, (2)Memorybox, Pinkpaislee, BasicGrey, and Cosmo Cricket.

Organizer, 8x8 scrapbook, envelopes, zip dry, wackytac, cuttlebug folder, brilliance coffee bean ink pad, 3 copic markers (0, E00, E0000), Scor-it sliding ruler, gems and flowers.

Winner announced 5/15/10

Bev's 2nd anniversary give-away

2010-04-22T22:33:00.003-04:00

Love these flowers?? Want them, well you have until 4/23/10 to enter and win.
Visit Bev's site to enter.
Hurry it ends tomorrow!

2010-04-22T22:28:00.001-04:00

Another give-away!
VisitJJaques blog by 4/25/10 to enter and win this great prize

More Candy!!!

2010-04-22T22:22:00.002-04:00

In My Minds Eye
Kadie is giving away some great prizes!! It ends today, but there is still a little time to enter.
I just love the 6x6 pads and co-ordinating buttons.
I just came across this blog tonight.