Happy New Year!!!!

Welcome 2012, hopefully you don't go by as fast as 2011 did, LOL!

I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year's Eve Celebration.  Wishing you all a very Healthy, Safe and Prosperous New Year!

To all my Friends, Followers and visitors of my blog, I just wanted to say a very special thank you to ALL of you.  I appreciate you following and visiting my blog.  I really really enjoy reading all the Sweet Comments you leave me, thank you so much for inspiring me to share my love of creativity thru this blog. Last year has been the best year for me not only on my personal life but also my crafty life.  I can't wait to start the New Year!

I was looking everywhere for a wine bottle to put this in but we don't have wine at home since we don't drink,  I mean I love fruity alcoholic drinks, just not wine, LOL
I used my spellinders for this on, I forgot which label, sorry:}
Before I printed out my image from Cindy's Digi called Happy New Year Owl, I already added the sentiment in using my PSE 5.

Hope you like it.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

I just wanted to wish you and your families a VERY MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Naughty or Nice?

Have I told you how much I love my Digi's and one of my absolute favorite is from Cindy's Scraptastic Designs. She carries the most cutest digi's ever.  Cindy will start adding more new ones next year but their is still a lot of digi's at the store that you can use for anytime/anyday.

Card Size: 5.25 x 5.25

DP Echo Park Winter Park

Image is from Cindy's Digi called Naughty or Nice List

I matted my image on a spellbinder nestie

Snowflake punches are from Fiskars

Sentiment is also stamped on a spellbinder nestie and it is from my girl Mary of Cardz TV called Home for Christmas

I also used some crinkle ribbon, love them I need to order more once I get settled.

Scraptastic Monday's Post

Welcome to another Scraptastic Monday's.  Unfortunately last week was our last Scraptastic Monday's Challenge.  Due to unforseen circumstances Cindy is unable to continue the Scraptastic Monday's Challenges but don't worry she will still be selling her wonderful Digi's.   Cindy thank you so much for the opportunity to work with your Beautiful Digi,  wishing you nothing but the Best my sweet friend.  If you haven't checked out her store yet,  you can visit it Here.  There is a variety of choices and they are all so CUTE!

Here is what I made:

Card Size 4.25 x 5.5

DP from my stash

I also used my MS Border Punch

Image is from Cindy's Digi called Sweet Gift, isn't that puppy the cuties, one of these days I will get a gift just like that :}

Sentiment is from Cardz TV Stamps called Home for Christmas, stamped on my spellbinders Lacey Oval Die.  I just love her stamps, they always stamp perfectly and they go perfect with everything I need.

Now head on over to Cindy's Blog, to see what some of the DT's have created for you as inspiration.

This is also being entered at the
The Queens Royal Digi Challenge #3

Scraptastic Monday's Challenge #6

Welcome to another Scraptastic Monday's Challenge.  If you haven't checked out her store yet,  you can visit it Here.  There is a variety of choices and they are all so CUTE!

For this weeks Challenge it is to Create a Christmas themed ornament project,this can be an actual Christmas ornament for a Christmas tree,or a card or a tag with a Christmas tree ornament on it. 

Here is what I made:

Card Size 5.25 x 5.25
DP is from my Stash
Die Cut Christmas Tree is from the Cricut Cartridge Christmas Noel Solution, I do believe that this is a retired cartridge
I used Cindy's digi called Sweet Elves Set, colored it in with my Copics.  Added some snow writer on the hat for some dimensions.  They are also sitting on Action Wobbles although for some odd reason my camera won't capture it.
Sentiment is from Cardz TV Stamps called Home For Christmas
Twine is from Trendy Twine

Now head on over to Cindy's Blog, to see what the rest of the DT's have created for you as inspiration.

This is also being entered at the
The Queens Royal Digi Challenge #3
iCopic Lover

You make my Heart Melt.....

Howdy Ya'll, I've always been dying to say that, LOL.  Yes we are already in Texas and we are going House Hunting this weekend, I am so excited but I know it will be tiring since we have to take all 4 kids with us.  Wish me luck!

Just wanted to share a card I made awhile ago.  Hope ya'll like it.

Card Size 4.25 x 5.5

DPAuthentique

Twine is from The Twinery

Mat is using My Creative Time XL Label Die and XL Label Border Stamp Set

Sentiment is from TradeFish Designs Frosty Wishes

Image is from Cindy's Scraptastic Designs called Friendly Snowman

**Don't forget to join us over at Cindy's Scraptastic Monday Challenge #5.  For this weeks Challenge it is to Create a card/project with a snowman or a snowflake.(With a winter wonderland theme)***

This is also being entered at the
The Queens Royal Digi Challenge #3

Scraptastic Monday's Challenge #5

Anyhoo, Welcome to another Scraptastic Monday's Challenge.  I don't know about you but I just love coloring Cindy's Digi.  If you haven't checked out her store yet,  you can visit it Here.  There is a variety of choices and they are all so CUTE!

For this weeks Challenge it is to Create a card/project with a snowman or a snowflake.(With a winter wonderland theme)

Here is what I made:

Card Size 4.25 x 5.5

DP are from my DCWV

Image is from Cindy's Digi called Snowman Cutie

Sentiment is from Cardz TV Stamps called Home for Christmas, I just love how perfect this is for Cindy's Digi.  I also used my i-rock for the gem.

Twine is from Trendy Twine (love that twine company)

Now head on over to Cindy's Blog, to see what the rest of the DT's have created for you as inspiration.

First prize for this weeks challenge is: Stephanie of Whimsical Designs has donated one of her new Release "Snow Much Fun"  Stamp set .

Second prize for this weeks challenge is: One random winner will receive 3 digi's of your choice at Cindy's Store

This is also being entered at the

The Queens Royal Digi Challenge #3

Scraptastic Monday's Challenge #4

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and a safe Black Friday, I know it has been a mad house all week last week.  Did anyone get any Crafty Shopping Done?

Anyhoo, Welcome to another Scraptastic Monday's Challenge.  I don't know about you but I am seriously having fun coloring Cindy's Digi.  If you haven't checked out her store yet,  you can visit it Here.  There is a variety of choices and they are all so CUTE!

For this weeks Challenge it is to create a Christmas card/project but you cannot use the colors red, green or gold.  Basically Non-Traditional Christmas Colors.

Here is what I made:

Card Size 4.25 x 5.5

DP are from my Stash

I used my Spellbinders Lacey Circle to mat my Image

Image is from Cindy's Digi called Christmas Girl with Banner, I just used my computer to type in my sentiment before I printed that cute image out.

Flower is from my PTI Die, I used my I-rock to add that Gem in the Middle

Twine is from Trendy Twine (love that twine company)

The Sketch I used is from CPS.

Head on over to Cindy's Blog, to see what the rest of the DT's have created for you as inspiration.

This is also being entered at the
The Queens Royal Digi Challenge #3

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Happy Thanksgiving To All!  I hope everyone is having a wonderful Thanksgiving appreciating what they have in life.

I am extremely grateful and blessed for my family and I can't wait to start on our new Adventure of moving to Texas.

Here is a little card I made:

Card Size 5.25 x 5.25

DP is from K and Co, also from DCWV Harvest Blessings

Twine is from Trendy Twine

Image is from Cindy's Scraptastic Designs called Happy Pilgrims

Sentiment is from my girl Mary of Cardz TV Stamps called Ticket Talk

Here is what the stamp set looks like:

Entered to the following Challenge:

iCopic Challenge #57

The Queens Royal Digi Challenge #2

Scraptastic Monday's Challenge #3

It is Scraptastic Monday's over at Cindy's Scraptastic Designs.  Have you visit her store yet?  You should she has the most cutest/adorable digi's ever and she draws then herself.  I know amazing right.  Go check it out HERE!

For this weeks challenge it is to create any fold card you like,but not a shape card or a A2 single fold.Must include ribbon and a cut from die,Cricut or a punch.

I decided to make a Spring Fold Card.  I didn't get to add a ribbon but that is because, he is already holding one.  For tutorial you can go Here

I used Cindy' s Digi called Snowman with Wreath

I added xmas stickles for my berries

I matted the paper using my spellbinders Lacey Square

I also used my spellbinders fancy labels to stamp my sentiment in.

Sentiment is from My Creative Time Mixed Holiday Sentiments

Flowers are from Recollection

Bling are added using my Imaginisce I-Rock.

Now you know we would love for you to use one of Cindy's Digi but if you dont' have one YET, you can still join in the challenge by using your cricut or any other digi you have or you can actually purchase one of her Digi's Here.

Now go and visit Cindy's Scraptastic Designs Blog to see what the other DT's have created.

Scraptastic Monday's Challenge #2

Sorry if I've been MIA for awhile in commenting I just got back from San Francisco last night to attend a family wedding.  8 hrs drive now that would be easy if it's just me and hubby but with 4 kids totally exhausting.  We drove last Wed and drove back home yesterday.  But it was a fun couple of days with the family.   Now for some fun stuff.

It's time for another challenge over at Cindy's Scraptastic Designs.  Have you checked out here store yet?  I know lots of awesome digi's, huh?  They are all so adorable sometimes, it is so hard for me to choose which one to color first.

This weeks challenge is to Create a card/project with embossing,twine and your favorite color(your favorite color has to be your dominant color and listed in your description.  Can you guess what my FAV color is?


Here is my card:

DP is from Basic Grey Kioshi

Once Upon a Princess Embossing Folder

Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

Flowers from Recollection

Twine is from Trendy Twine

SU! Scallop Punch

Spellbinders Label One

Image and Sentiment is Cindy's Digi called Sweet as can Be!

I also used my i-rock for my Bling

Glossy Accents and some Glitter on her wings

Now you know we would love for you to use one of Cindy's Digi but if you dont' have one YET, you can still join in the challenge by using your cricut or any other digi you have or you can actually purchase one of her Digi's Here.

Now head on over to Cindy's Scraptastic Designs to see what the rest of the DT has created.

Scraptastic Monday's Challenge #1

 It's a start of our 1st Challenge over at Cindy's Scraptastic Designs.  Now this Challenge will be a weekly challenge every Monday.

But before I begin I would like Thank you All for your Sweet Comments.  Now to announce the winner of my giveaway from Cindy's Scraptastic Blog Hop

Amy, Please contact me with your address so that I can mail the twine out to you.

Now on to...........

Our first Challenge is to decorated a Bag or Box, that must include a tag, stitching and a button (with a Thanksgiving Theme to it)

Now you know we would love for you to use one of Cindy's Digi but if you dont' have one YET, you can still join in the challenge by using your cricut or any other digi you have or you can actually purchase one of her Digi's Here.

Here is what I made:

Bag I used is from Michaels

DP is from K and Co

Image I used is from Cindy's Digi's called Horn of Plenty and Happy Thanksgiving

The flourish on the side is just from my stash

Crinkled Ribbon is from Patsy of Prairie Bird Boutique

Border Stamp is from SU!

I also added some faux stitching on my border

Twine is from The Twinery

Buttons is from Sew Sweet Autumn Collection

Here are a few close ups:

Now head on over to Cindy's Scraptastic Designs to see what other creations the DT has come up with.

This project is also being entered over at The Scrapbooking Queens Royal Digi Challenge #2, the theme is Fall and Thanksgiving.  So create a card/project using a digi with this theme.  

Cindy's Scraptastic Designs Blog Hop

I am so excited for Cindy's First Ever Blog Hop!  The store is OPEN and I can't wait for you to see what the rest of the Design Team has created.

Now if you are here from Stephanie then your in the right direction. If not then head on back over to Cindy's Blog to start over.  Remember you must leave a comment on each designers blog to be eligible for the Grand Prize, which is 3 of Cindy's Scraptastic Designs Images and 12 Prisma Color.

Yes this is one Stamp, Isn't that so Adorable.  I just typed in the Sentiment before I printed it out.

Image is Cindy's Digi called Winter Friends 

I decided to make 3 Cards for today's Hop.  Here is my First Card:

For this card I used my Stash

Image is called Gingerbread Boy

Sentiment is from My Creative Time called Small Talk Stamp Set

Crinkled Ribbon is from Prairie Bird Boutique

Here is my 2nd Card, I love how this turned out.

Easel Card 4.25 x 5. 5
Isn't that image just so adorable, her name is Thanksgiving Friend but she does remind me of Pocahantas
I even added some actual feather on her head.  I also added some Jute twine on her ponytail
Twine is from Trendy Twine
Sentiment is from My Creative Time Mixed Holiday Sentiments, this has seriously have been my go to stamp set, I LOVE IT.
My "Give Thanks" Card is also being entered over at The Scrapbooking Queens Royal Digi Challenge #2, the theme is Fall and Thanksgiving.  So create a card using a digi with this theme.

Here is my 3rd Card, this was actually a last minute card that I just wanted to do so you know that Cindy also has boy images.

Card Size 4.25 x 5.5
DP is Basic Grey Oliver
Image is from Cindy's Digi called Birthday Boy, the sentiment around it came with the image isn't that so cute.
I used my Spellbinders Lacey Circle to Mat the Image on
Twine is from Trendy Twine.
Sentiment is from My Creative Time Wow! So Many Candles

Well that's it.  I hope you guys have enjoyed my creations.  Now head on over to Jayne to see what she has created.  Happy Hopping.

Don't forget our first Challenge starts on Monday.

The 3rd card is being entered over at Sketches By Carly, Sketch #43
Card Makin Mama's Challenge #32 Die Cuts
Simon Says Buttons

Here is the Sketch that I followed:


Before I forget, I have my very own giveaway.  To be eligible to win them you must leave a comment here on my blog and become a follower if you are not already!

With Gratitude

Yeah, 1 more day till Cindy's Scraptastic Designs Blog Hop.  I am so excited.  Don't forget to join us in the fun and some giveaways.  Cindy herself will be giving away 3 of her cute images and 12 Prisma Colored Pencils.  You never know I might do a giveaway, it's just a matter of going to the store right now, LOL!

Here is a Card I made using one of Cindy's Digi's that you can find in her store Now:

Card Size 4.25 x 5.5

DP is from DCWV Harvest Gathering (I love DCWV Paper)

Twine is from Trendy Twine

Sentiment is from TradeFish Designs Attitude for Gratitude

Cindy's Scraptastic Designs Image is called Sweet Pumpkin Pie, I actually used puffy paint for my whip cream and also added some Vanilla Oil on it so it does smell actually Yummy!

This card is also being entered over at The Scrapbooking Queens Royal Digi Challenge #2, the theme is Fall and Thanksgiving.  So create a card using a digi with this theme.  

I was also crowned a winner from the Queens Royal Digi Challenge #1.  Thank you so much your Royal Highness.

Happy Halloween Everyone!

I got my phone replaced.  I love the new iphone and one of my cousins had me buy the OtterBox Defender Box from ebay which should be arriving soon.


First News...

It is with great sadness to tell you that the October release was my last release with Emma of My Creative Time :(.  I had the best time being a part of her team and working along side such talented ladies and I am going to miss it so much.  Now it is time for another set of Awesome Designers to have fun working not only with some Awesome My Creative Time stamps/Die but with the sweetest person I know Emma herself.  Wishing her nothing but the very best in everything she does.  Thank you Emma for everything and for the opportunity of being a part of your Design Team.

Now...

Here is a card I made for today, last Halloween Card

Card Size 4.25 x 5.5

DP is Authentique "Glowing" stack

I did some stitching around it with purple thread

Image is from Cindy's Scraptastic Design called Witch with Banner, I colored her with my copics but I just noticed now that I should have colored the collar differently.

Sentiment is from My Creative Time Mixed Holiday Sentiments, I love this set.

Flowers are from Recollections

Gems used are from Imaginisce i-rock

I also added some Twine from Trendy Twine

I hope everyone has a Safe Halloween!  Try not to eat all the candies.

Don't forget we have a Blog Hop this Friday!

BOO

This is a quick post for you.  I am so upset because I accidentally dropped my huge acrylic block on my iphone and it completely shattered the screen.  I'm trying to replace it this weekend so we shall see, all I can think about is I could have bought crafting stuff instead of buying a new phone.

Okay enough chatter, here is what I made today to calm me down, LOL

Card Size 4.25 x 5.5

Cuttlebug - Haunted House Folder

Image is from Cindy's Scraptastic Designs called "Say Boo"

I have the image on Action Wobbles but I can never get my camera to capture it:{

I also added stickles on my star but for some odd reason it is hardly showing up

Don't forget we are having  Blog Hop

NEW STORE...NEW STORE...NEW STORE!!!

This is my 2nd post of the day.  If your looking for my SSD post please scroll down.

I just can't wait to announce this news.

IT'S OPEN!!!! Cindy's Scraptastic Designs Store is FINALLY OPEN!

To see creations I made using some of Cindy's Digi you can find them here, here, here, here, here and here.  I hope that will give you enough inspiration to get your very own Scraptastic Digis'.

(just click on the pic and it will take you directly to Cindy's Blog)

Oh and did I already tell you I am one of her Scraptastic Designers (so excited)

For More Exciting news we are going to have a Blog Hop, leading up to our very first Challenge called "Scraptastic Mondays" this will be a weekly challenge starting on November 7.

For the challenges, Although we would love for you to use one of Cindy's Digi but dont' have one YET, you can still join in the challenge by using your cricut or any other digi you have or you can actually purchase one of her Digi's Here.  We would love to see what you create it with.

Something to look forward to what is a Blog Hop without a giveaway right,  Ms. Cindy will be giving away 3 Digi's and a set of 12 Prisma Color Pencils you will see more on how to win this Awesome prize during the Hop.  See you then and don't forget to join us for the fun and prizes.