Scrapbook Goddess

Merry Christmas

2009-12-25T10:07:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas to all my friends and family!

One more before Christmas...

2009-12-24T07:04:00.000-08:00

Every year I make a "tree" themed card to send out to everyone. However I had a few extras from my card class that were mailed out too. (I couldn't let them go to waste. LOL)This is the last one from my class.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Cute aren't they?

2009-12-23T21:59:00.000-08:00

I have looked and looked forever and decided I had to have this set for a Christmas card class I had the first part of the month. It has two other images in the set, Holiday Lineup. It's just too cute!

Monday!?!?!? Wow it's almost here...

2009-12-21T21:52:00.000-08:00

Christmas that is.

I can hardly believe that Christmas is just around the corner. I thought I would take part of the next few days to come and share some of the Christmas cards I made this year.

Thanks for looking!

Jazzy week....

2009-11-14T12:19:00.000-08:00

Well, yes it has been a great week, fast that is, but it's time again for another challenge from the Jazzy Inspirations blog. Here is what I came up with:

Head on over to see our album cover for inspiration and be sure to play along. Also, don't forget to check out what the other gals created this week. Links to their blogs are on my sidebar.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Monday is here again...

2009-11-09T17:34:00.000-08:00

Another card using Thoughts and Prayers, one of my favorite stamps! I couldn't wait to get my hands on it and have loved using it ever since.

This card uses colors that are way out of my comfort zone... dusty durango and melon mambo... who would have dreamed it... well someone! : )

Got a busy week again. Crafting, crafting I go. Came across a new to me blog that is holding a design team call.. oh how I wish I could enter. You have to submit everything by the 15th. With the craft fair I am doing I just don't have enough time. : ) Bummer. On a wonderful note, Wednesday I am taking a machine quilting class. My goal is to quilt my Mom's wall hanging I made for her. I will show you a picture of it when it is completed.

October is gone and November is in full swing...

2009-11-08T13:21:00.000-08:00

Wow! That is all I have to say! I can't believe that October passed me by. I don't know what I did with all the time. Crazy. I am in a full swing crafting mode right now. Getting ready for a craft fair the end of the month. I have a few cute projects to share with you if I can pull myself away from the crafting and onto the blogging. I am keeping my fingers crossed.

I had my monthly card class last week and the gals made four cards. Two that were fall themed and two that were sympathy themed. The following is one of the cards I made:

Thanks for stopping by.

Jazzy 19...

2009-09-05T08:46:00.000-07:00

Well, where do I start....? Sorry to be MIA lately. I have been busy, distracted.. just plain enjoying the last little bit of summer! : )

I received this weeks Jazzy Inspirations challenge and knew just what stamp I was going to use! Here is my card:

We were to use the colors white, light blue and purple. Just love them together! I hope you will head to each of the design team members blog and see what they created this week! And don't forget to play along... head over to Jazzy Inspirations to get all the details!

Later this weekend I will try to post my challenge for #18 that I never got around to posting... stay tuned!

Jazzy Inspirations 17...

2009-08-08T14:49:00.000-07:00

Here is the card I created this week with our challenge:

We were to use the colors, dark blue, orange, red, black and white. This week were were also given a Digi Shack image to work with (you need to go check out their stuff) The winner of this weeks challenge has a chance to win $15 towards images. What are you waiting for.... make a card with the colors and submit it!

I do have to admit that this challenge was a tough one for me. I still am not 100% happy with what I created but with a deadline it had to do. : ) LOL. The colors were tough, not ones I would typically use together which I guess is why it is a challenge isn't it? LOL. Anyway, I would love for you to head over to the Jazzy Inspirations Blog (link is on the sidebar to the left) and also check out what all the designers and guest designers created! You will love their creations!

July SAC Part 2...

2009-08-07T05:20:00.000-07:00

For this months Swap A Crop I was given Michelle's pictures. They are from her family egg hunt. I didn't have much for Easter paper and wasn't for sure what I was going to create. Lori was on her way to visit and I knew she was going to be stopping by Craft Warehouse. I was excited. So, she picked me up the paper.

I took the pictures up to our camping weekend but realized I forgot the sketch that I was to follow at home. I had to put it on hold till we got back. I was bummed. Anyway, camping or no camping I really liked how it turned out!

July SAC Part 1...

2009-08-05T06:15:00.000-07:00

Okay, I mentioned earlier this week that I'd show you another layout Jean made. Well, here it is:

She was given my July photos to scrap so when I opened my package from her I not only received my June SAC layout I got July's too! I was super excited. She is such a great scrapper. I enjoy her touch to my layouts.

This page is a collection of some of the plant life from Korea. She made a couple photo collages that look very beautiful. She did have a sketch to go off of for the swap and did it perfectly. Thanks Jean for two wonderful layouts!

June SAC from Jean...

2009-08-03T07:17:00.000-07:00

Here is the wonderful layout Jean made me:

The gal that was supposed to scrap for me did what I call "flaked" and never followed through with her commitments. Unfortunately, I wasn't the only one left hanging. So, our wonderful hostess, Steph, found some individuals to step in and create our layouts. Jean is such a sweetheart and volunteered to do my pictures. She did a super job. I love the layout. Take a peek later this week and I will show you the other fabulous layout she made (gotta take another pic).

Happy Monday!

Fair time comes to an end...

2009-08-02T14:23:00.001-07:00

Wow, did July ever fly by?!!?!? It seems just like yesterday I was enjoying our wonderful spring weather. Not anymore. It's one hot cookie here. I am not much of a hot weather person. I think that is why I prefer the spring and the fall. They are medium temperatures for my area and I get to enjoy all the colors that go with both.

Yesterday August appeared and it was also the last day for the Union County Fair. Today I went and picked up all of my entries and collected my fair premium. I just love entering stuff. It brings me great joy. This year I entered a scrapbook page (the one I showed earlier title "my brother"), three photographs (one from my trip to the coast and two of the Burgess girls), and two different kinds of cookies.

This year Mom entered lots of different vegetables from the garden (pea pods, green beans, rhubarb, crookneck squash, cherry tomatoes and chives) as well as a wonderful mixed flower bouquet. I couldn't part with an ear of corn nor a pumpkin from my garden so we called it good and just entered her garden goodies.

All the yard work is done for the weekend so hopefully now I can do a little more creating. I have some fun goodies coming in the mail and I want plenty of time to play with them. : )

Jazzy Inspirations Challenge 16 and some CANDY...

2009-07-25T08:21:00.000-07:00

Each challenge I have participated in on the Jazzy Inspirations blog has been so much fun. It's even more special now that I am a member of the design team! This week there is a chance for you to win some fantastic blog candy just for playing along! You should definitely take the time to rock out a wonderful card and get yourself entered for some blog candy. This week the design team was challenged to use the colors, turquoise/teal, white and black from the trumpet print. Here is what I came up with:

Now where is your card for the challenge? Be sure to head over to the Jazzy Inspirations blog and check out all the details and don't forget to check out the design teams creations as well, cause you don't want to miss out on all the blog candy up for grabs. Their links are on the left of my blog.

My Brother...

2009-07-22T06:27:00.000-07:00

What can I say??? I just love how this layout turned out. I didn't intend on taking a close-up photo, it just happened by accident and then after seeing it I knew I had to make a layout with it. I really enjoyed the time I spent with my brother for lunch that day and looking back while working on this layout made me smile, just like he does.

I made it back safely from my "camping" trip this weekend. It was a lot of fun and I can't wait to do it next year. With all the bragging Lori and I have done I think we might have to do it twice, once with just the two of us for our new tradition and then a second time and invite all of our other scrapper friends. I am sure they would have enjoyed themselves as well. Hopefully I will have a free daylight moment to snap a couple pictures for you to see what I accomplished. I actually got a lot of layouts done. However, I had one very specific project, July's SAC, and it's a sketch challenge and didn't even put a dent on it. Lori picked up some paper for me on here way here and I printed the pictures out for the July SAC. Got up to the mountains and pulled everything out and no sketch!! I was bummed. Guess I know what I will be doing this weekend. : )

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Blessed...

2009-07-17T07:31:00.000-07:00

I just couldn't resist making a cute layout for Heather of the picture I took of her and the girls. I gave it to her for a Mother's Day/Birthday Gift. Now I just need to find her a frame for it as I haven't given her the scrapping bug! LOL

I have lots to do today! Getting ready for the BIG "camping" trip with my BFF. We are going away and scrapping for three days! Wahoo! I am super excited. I am hoping to have lots to share when I return but most of all to come back rested and relaxed! Got a scrap mag packed and a good book to read, now just to gather all those scrapping supplies. LOL

Have a great weekend!

Sweet Kisses...

2009-07-15T12:55:00.000-07:00

Win $1,000 at TheCuttlebugSpot.com...

2009-07-12T08:49:00.000-07:00

I have just discovered that The Cuttlebug Spot is having a contest - "The Journey to 1,000"! They are trying to reach 1,000 followers by the end of July and need your help. To enter all you have to do is go to their site, sign up as follower and complete a few easy steps and you could win a $1,000 gift certificate to Custom Crops (www.CustomCrops.com)! GO NOW and check it out at www.TheCuttlebugSpot.com

Jazzy Inspirations Challenge 15...

2009-07-11T22:37:00.000-07:00

It's that time............

...time for my first card as a design team member for Jazzy Inspirations. Wahoo!

For this challenge we were going off the "Sweets" Edison Album cover for the colors bright green, bright yellow, white and black. I have a large list of cards I need to finish for all kinds of occasions and this challenge was perfect for Lori and Josh's anniversary card! I hope they like it! : ) I was able to ink up my new SU set Herb Expressions. Wow, I love that set. Can't wait to use it again. I also used the set Wonderful Favorites which has something for every occasion.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Saturday! It's been a long humid day. Can't wait to see what is in store for me tomorrow! Don't forget to stop by the other design team members blogs and see what they created this week!

Joy...

2009-07-10T06:13:00.000-07:00

Here is one of the layouts that I created for the Stampin' Out Alzheimer's week of fun:

I took this picture when I was on my way to the coast for my scrapping weekend and spent some time with my older brother. We went to lunch and then stopped at the viewpoint for some pictures. It was some wonderful quality time!

Wahoo!!!

2009-07-09T07:17:00.000-07:00

I found out earlier this week that I am on the Jazzy Inspirations Design Team! I am so excited. As many of you know I have been following the blog for a while now and really enjoy the challenges. So, when the chance to apply for the design team came up I couldn't pass on the opportunity! Be sure to stop back by on Saturday to see what I have created for our first challenge! I think you will like it! Also, take a minute to check out the other design team members blogs (links on my sidebar)... I think you will really enjoy their work, I sure do!

A day at the park...

2009-07-03T06:12:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of watching my two "nieces" a while back and had a lot of fun snapping photos of them at the park. They just love the camera. My friend Heather, their mom, showed up to get them at the park and decided to play with us for a while. I couldn't let the opportunity pass by not taking a family photo of them. : )

This is the layout for my book.
I used a supply challenge to give this layout creating a little of a twist. I had to use 3 solid colors of cardstock, 2 printed papers, two buttons, ribbon and one other embellishment of my choice. I used a flower.

Thanks for stopping by!

Razzleberry love....

2009-06-23T17:32:00.000-07:00

I have been staring at my new stampin' Up! stuff for a while. The new colors are growing on me. I kind of had a jump start since I joined a swap and we had to use a new sneak peek SU set and products out of the catty that goes live on July 1st. This is what I created:

I did a lot of looking around to get some ideas for the card layout and finally my design came to life! Wahoo! Now I just need a few more hours to play with the rest of my new goodies and get a little scrapping in as well. Wish me luck!

Materials used (all SU): Cardstock- Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, and Whisper White. Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper. Kind and Caring Thoughts Hostess set. Markers- Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, and Old Olive. Misc.- Silver Brads, Distress Tool, Scallop Border Punch, Rich Razzleberry Pokadot Ribbon.

Happy Father's Day....

2009-06-21T16:51:00.000-07:00

Here is the card I made my Dad for Father's Day. I just love how it turned out. When I was born I had lots of hair all over and my parents called me a monkey. So, I thought it to be only fitting to make him a card with a monkey on it. : ) I used three of my cricut cartridges- Calligraphy Collection, Lyrical Letters, and Animal Kingdom! I was super excited to use some many on one project!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Father's Day! I am off to cook my Daddy dinner!

Food Drive Winners...

2009-06-14T08:10:00.000-07:00

Anne made this layout for me during the May SwapACrop.... I love her creativity with the photos. These photos are from our food drive against the other city departments. The fire department collected the most amount of food. Those fire guys are always willing to pitch in when needed. Anyhoo, the paper she selected is just darling! I need to get my hands on some of it.

Hope you are having a great Sunday!

Sweet Sunday Sketch...

2009-06-10T20:28:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was our annual Police/Fire golf tournament... I didn't do too bad at all. I do need to get out on the course a little more often. I had some wonderful drives. I was beaming a couple times! Heather and I start golf lessons on Thursday, she has decided to take up golf and I knew a few lessons surly wouldn't hurt me! :) I'll keep you posted on our success!

So, in between some golfing I jumped in and make a card based on the sketch to the above.

I just love it!

Materials used-all SU: Kiwi Kiss and Pink Pirouette Classic Ink; Thank you Kindly and Echoes of Kindness Stamp sets; Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, Kraft and Whisper white card stock and Scrap SU DSP

Jazzy Inspirations Challenge 13...

2009-06-06T14:50:00.000-07:00

Guess what??? I was selected as the Jazz Cat of the week over at this blog. I was super excited when I got the email! Every other week they have some really fun challenges. You should take a little time and join in! And rumor has it there just might be a design team call in the very near future! Be sure to stop by and see what the design team created this week along with the other Jazz Cat!

Here is my card:

Supplies used: DCWV green and purple textured card stock; SU Gray and Whisper White card stock; SU Classic Stampin' Pad in Basic Gray, Always Artichoke, and Perfect Plum; Mrs. Grossman's Colorful Software in Puples; SU Word Window Punch, SU Stamp Set Just Buzzin' By; Blender Pens; SU Demensials; Diamond Stickles; Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Three.

TGIF...

2009-06-05T06:08:00.000-07:00

Wow we are already down one week for the month of June. Spring is practically gone. How sad.... it's my favorite time of the year!

Below is one of the layouts I made on my trip to the coast for my scrapbooking weekend. It also turned out to be perfect for May's Cricut challenge. We were to use a flower cut on a card, layout or altered project.

So, what do you think? The flower cut is from Home Decor. The pictures are another set from my trip to Korea. I was trying an Aloe beverage. It was quite tasty even with the aloe "buggers" and all. LOL

Hope you have a wonderful weekend! I'll be back later to show you some of the other layouts I have been working on.. busy little bee I have been!

Lot's of SNOW...

2009-06-03T06:48:00.000-07:00

Okay so we did not just get a load of snow.. it was this winter. The following is a layout that was made by Miranda for me during May's SwapACrop. I just love how she did the layout. There are so many details that the picture does not do justice!

Hopefully my other layout will be here today so I can share it with you!

Happy Wednesday,

Mojo Monday...

2009-05-31T16:10:00.001-07:00

Between all the excitement over at the Stampin' Out Alzheimer's site... I actually have been crafting, a lot! This weeks Mojo Monday challenge is also one of the challenges for the site with some yummy verve stamps as the prizes! Keep your fingers crossed for me!

Here is what I came up with:

Be sure to head over to this blog and check out what everyone else created!

May SAC Part 2

2009-05-28T06:48:00.000-07:00

Here is the layout I made for Jean:

Her photos she submitted made me very jealous. I want to travel again real soon! I had some very specific instructions from Jean for what she wanted on her original set of photos and unfortunately I could not make them larger and the printing quality was not satisfactory. So, Jean gave me another set to work on (the ones in the photo). It was wonderful to have to work with so many photos on a layout. I really enjoyed that. I have been challenging myself with multi-photo layouts that are "different" instead of your typical 4x6 photo's crammed into a double layout. Anyways, I think this worked. I can't wait to see what Jean thinks of her layout!

Congrats...

2009-05-26T09:50:00.000-07:00

I had a bit of time on my extra day off and was able to do some blog surfing. Of course I had to hit my normal favorites and this time around Karen's blog was no different. She had a post about a week long event called "Stampin' Out Alzheimer's". I jumped right on board and so should you (link is in my sidebar)! It's a great cause that unfortunately has a large place in my heart with my Grandpa Stanley's memories and recognition of me being taken away. : (

I got right to her card sketch and incorporated the Jazzy Inspiration Challenge for the week for my color inspiration too.
I am really excited how this card turned out. One of my Mom's co-workers is retiring on Friday and through the years she has become a very special person in my life. I made this card a congrats on your retirement with the gorgeous butterflies cut from the SU Bigz die Tanya let me borrow! (Thanks Tanya!)I can't wait to give the card to Cathy.
Here is my card:

A close up of the butterflies:

Ingredients (all SU unless noted):
Itty bitty backgrounds and Congrats stamp sets; Basic black, Taken with Teal, and Whisper White Cardstock; Rainbow Sherbet DSP; Taken with Teal Classic Ink; Whisper White Craft Ink; SU exclusive Bigz die- Beautiful Butterflies; Clear and White Embossing Powder; and Labels Two Nesties

May SAC (part 1)...

2009-05-20T21:03:00.000-07:00

This evening I had some time to finish up one of the layouts I am making for May's SwapACrop. When I saw this weeks sketch over at Unscripted Sketches I just knew it would be perfect for the pictures I had. I was really excited to finally be able to join in... I have been itching to participate ever since the blog started. You should go check out the blog and what their design team members created as well.

Here is the sketch they posted:
I can just vision all the different possibilites on this sketch, can you? I am not one for single page layouts. I just always seem to have enough to make a double so it was a nice change to do this. I am however, getting better at doing single layouts. I try to tell myself I don't have to use every single picture I take. lol

Here is my take on the sketch:

Thanks for stopping by!

Well, well, well...

2009-05-13T18:28:00.000-07:00

Last night was the finish of our budget hearings for the City. And a huge weight has been lifted from my stress load. It's been a crazy. At times I didn't know which way I was headed and my mind was so distracted thinking about numbers and scenarios it has been the pits.

I am excited to have a little more ME time and be able to create again this weekend. I still have to show you the layouts I made while I was at my crop at the coast. I had couple of the layouts that needed some finishing touches and the rest just needed photos snapped to share...so I am keeping my fingers crossed for this weekend.

I have the evening free tonight except that I am having a candle party tomorrow and my house is in need of some serious vacuuming and straighting up (I did however manage to un-pack from my trip). Off to cleaning I shall go.

Catch up later,

Happy Mother's Day....!

2009-05-10T20:38:00.000-07:00

I had an absolutely wonderful day spending time with my Mom. I took her to breakfast this morning, we went for a drive, got our Sunday soda pop and then came home and "played" (she says play I say work) in the yard. It was such a perfect day to be outside. Not too hot and not too cold. However, I think I might have gotten a little too much sun. Ouch! I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's day and were able to do something special!

I made this card for my Mom for Mother's day. She just loves flowers so when I saw it posted on Dawn's blog I knew it would be perfect for her!

I also used the colors in this weeks Jazzy Inspirations Challenge. What great colors to choose from... black, red, yellow and white. I think my card fits just perfectly. You should come and play along in the challenge. Check out the blog here.

I used all scraps for this card except the black base. I didn't have any plain black scraps except printed ones. For the flowers I used my Cricut and the Life's A Beach cartridge.

Here's to a wonderful week!

I Scream for Ice Cream...

2009-05-08T06:47:00.000-07:00

I saw this wonderful card over at one of my favorite blogs... and just had to make one of my own!

This card is so flipping cute. You could change the greeting and make it for so many different occasions. I was thinking of making a few of them for an ice cream party this summer. Hummmm sounds oh so yummy!

Have a wonderful weekend!

April SAC Part 1...

2009-05-07T21:16:00.000-07:00

I received this wonder layout from Sheila for April's SwapACrop. Our challenge this month was to go off this sketch. I am so excited to add it to my Korea album. The colors Sheila used are perfect (you know since green is one of my favorites). She went above and beyond and even added some Korean writing to my layout. Wowzers! Thanks Sheila!

Blog Candy Alert.....

2009-05-06T07:31:00.000-07:00

One of my dear blogging friends is celebrating 10,000 hits and she is offering $100 to the winner. Is that not fantastic or what?!?!?

Head on over to Steph's blog and get yourself entered for some super blog candy! You got to do it quick cause she is drawing the name on May 9th. While you are there take some time to browse her blog. She is a member of a couple different design teams and has some wonderful work displayed on her blog!

Happy Wednesday!

Where have I been?!?!

2009-05-05T12:35:00.000-07:00

Here I am! I bet you thought I left blog land didn't you? Well, first I was busy with work, then I was busy packing for my vacation, then I was on vacation and now I am back!! Wahoo! And I have tons to share with you.

First I wanted to show you a couple pictures I took while at the coast for my scrapbook weekend with a few of my MB buddies that I got to meet for the first time!

I'll be back later this week to show you more pics of my vacation and all the projects I have been creating. I also have to show you April's SwapACrop layouts... the next round is already taking sign-ups for May... and boy to I have a lot of new pictures I could submit! : )

Hope you are having a wonderful Tuesday!

Cricut Challenge...

2009-04-22T16:46:00.000-07:00

I was so happy to join in last month for the cricut challenge, and this month was no different. This month the challenge was to use a cricut cut with the card feature for your card, altered item or scrapbook page. I told myself from the beginning that if I was going to do this I had to do a scrapbook page no matter what. I am really trying hard to get my Korea album finish and this challenge will help me accomplish this.

So, for my project I decided to use the bamboo cut from the Life's a Beach Cart using the photo card feature. I really like how it turned out. I also used the bamboo charm feature. For the title I used Lyrical Letters (can't remember the feature right now).

These photos are from my Temple stay while in Korea. The bamboo off to the side of the temple was really neat to see. I had never seen bamboo growing in the "wild". The view that is framed is looking out on the temple grounds from the bamboo "forest".

I have a Swap A Crop layout that I need to finish... then it's packing for my crop at the coast! I am so looking forward to getting away for a few days and meeting some friends in real life (Watch out Vivienne, Steph and Kris! lol). Oh and making a serious dent in my Korea scrap pages. Heck maybe I will get a few done of Lori's wedding. You never know... depends on how much talking I accomplish too! lol

Have a great night!

Where have the days gone....?

2009-04-19T12:42:00.000-07:00

It seems like only yesterday I had a few moments to myself. I have been super busy with no time to play. I hate when reality gets in the way of my crafting. lol On a very positive note, spring is finally here in Eastern Oregon. Now the dusting of snow we had again last week may have convinced you otherwise but these flowers tell me something different.

I love spring so much! It beautiful outside, fun to see what survived through the long winter. I had a vase of daffodils in my office last week and look forward to putting some more in this week. It just brings the spring inside too! Love it! I hope things are springy where you are at.

Have a wonderful week!

Happy Easter.....

2009-04-12T09:06:00.000-07:00

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 12...

2009-04-07T18:15:00.000-07:00

Yep, it's time again. I know it is late Tuesday night but I have been busy. lol. Here is the sketch for the week from Karen's blog:

This is such a simple sketch that can certianly be dressed up or taken just how it is. When I saw it on Sunday I knew I wanted to try something with it but with so much to do I didn't know if I would have time. Well, unfortunatly I had a need to make a sympathy card. I had few on hand but they were just not the "right" kind. So with my co-worker in mind I decided to take the time with this sketch and make him a card sympathizing the loss of his mother. So, crummy reason to make a card but I did enjoy making it and the sketch was fab to work with. Here is my take on it:

Now there is still time to take part in this sketch challenge and upload your link of your blog post on Karen's for a chance to be spotlighted. Go quick and grab your supplies!

A note...

2009-04-05T09:09:00.001-07:00

I was telling you on Saturday that I made two cards in the process of working on my Jazzy Inspiration Challenge 9. Here is my second card that I made:

I really liked the card from yesterday but had my doubts in the skill for the card so I made this one. And in the end I liked my first card the best. This is the item I used for my inspiration on this card. I stuck with the purple tones cause I love purple so much!

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Jazzy Inspirations 9...

2009-04-04T12:06:00.000-07:00

Well I did it! I got my card finished for this weeks challenge on the Jazzy Inspirations blog. Check it out!!!!

This time around we had to pick something off of this wonderful Jazz Art site to get our inspiration from. This is the link to my inspiration.I focused on the colors and the "purple" flowers through the middle.

I had so much fun participating. It has been a great privilege to be asked to be the guest designer. Thank you Tenia and the rest of the team. Be sure to check out the blog and see what the designers came up with for their project and of course what their inspiration was on the Jazz Art site!!

Tomorrow I will show you the other card I created from inspiration on the Jazz Art blog. It was hard to pick which one to submit so at least you will see both of the cards I came up with.

All paper was from my scrap stash and the image is one of the beautiful Whiff of Joy stamps I got for my Birthday!

Breathtaking...

2009-04-03T06:35:00.000-07:00

For April's SwapACrop challenge we are going off of the sketch to the right. When the swap was posted I knew it was perfect for one of my own pages. I couldn't wait to use it. This a great sketch to use for lots of photos or even throwing in some enlargements. There is still time to sign up for the swap... you have until April 5th....post a comment if you are interested and I will send you a link to the thread on the Cricut MB where it is posted.

Okay.... after the sketch comes my page I created:

Close up of the journaling circle:

Showing off my Lyrical Letters title : )

For this page I used some retired SU card stock and printed paper as well as the SU set Embrace Life. These photos are from my first view of a temple while I was in Korea. This temple was smack dab in the middle of the HUGE (and I mean huge) city Lori and Josh were living in called Daejeon. The Korean writing and painting was absolutely beautiful. So calming with the hustle and the bustle of the city just outside the gate. Kind of crazy too!

Jazz Cat of the Week...

2009-03-31T07:40:00.000-07:00

I checked my email this am and guess what I got a notice about?!?!?! I am this weeks Jazz Cat of the Week. I am jumping for joy. I can't wait for you to see the next challenge posted on The Jazzy Inspirations blog. I'll let you know when it's posted 'cause I know you will want to join along...

Cactus House...

2009-03-30T07:26:00.000-07:00

While I was scrapping with my friends last weekend I started this layout:

I finally had a chance to finish it this past week. I am really trying hard to get my Korea album finished. This is one step closer.

These pictures are from Lori, Josh and My's visit to Jeju-do while I was in Korea. We stopped at this really neat place called Ilchulland. They had this huge "cactus house" that we walked through. It was really neat to see all the kinds of cactus.

I used my cricut cartridge called Calligraphy Collection, DCWV paper (both printed and the card stock) and this wonderful stamp from a company called Great Impressions. Steph picked it up for me last summer and gave it to me for my birthday. I have been patiently waiting to use it and another one she gave me.

I received my SAC layout...

2009-03-29T12:20:00.001-07:00

Saturday's mail was full of goodies for me. I got my two new cricut carts I ordered, Life's a Beach and Lyrical Letters. Can't wait to play with them and show you what I create.

I also received my Swap a Crop layout from Shannon (Pattipanda). I just love what she did.

The map of Korea and the Korean spelling of the titles she included are wonderful. It will be a great addition to my book!

Jazzy Inspirations 8 Challenge...

2009-03-27T18:10:00.000-07:00

I have finally finished my card for this challenge. I haven't had a ton of time to focus on it so I put together a little here and a little there. Thankfully it's done now.

The colors we had to use were based off of this album and they are Riding Hood Red, Pacific Point, Whisper White and Gray.

Here is my take on the card:

Materials used (Stampin' Up! Products unless noted): Riding hood Red, Pacific Point, Whisper White Card stock; Bella Rose Designer Series Paper; Paper Piercer and Mat Pack; Basic Gray Taffeta Ribbon; Scallop Oval Nestabilities by Spellbinders; Basic Gray Classic Ink Pad; Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Barely Banana, Creamy Carmel, Blush Blossom, Close To Cocoa Markers; Cookie Crumbs Stamp Set by C.C. Designs Rubber Stamps

Stampin up layout...

2009-03-26T06:11:00.000-07:00

I purchased a couple of SU! simply scrappin kits to try my hand at them. I am thinking of doing a scrapbook class at our local library using all kinds of tools I collected and figured the kit used below would be perfect for the pages. I think the theme is going to be spring/Easter project so everyone can come with pictures in those tones however, these pictures are from August and I think they work just perfectly. I'll be sure to show you some other examples I am creating with this kit and my cricut in hopes of a great class later on this spring!

Sweet Sunday Sketch 10...

2009-03-25T20:32:00.000-07:00

I decided to try another sketch challenge for cards this week. It's so fun to have your own take on the sketches. (Speaking of that.... the new post is up for the SwapACrop on the Cricut MB.... we are using a sketch and I love it!)

I frequent Karen's blog all the time. I just love what she makes. Her projects are just so "warm and fuzzy" if you KWIM?!?! Love them. Anyway, this week her sketch was just screaming my name. I had some free time this evening and went to work. Here is my take on the sketch:

Have a wonderful night!

Materials:
Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette and Whisper White Card stock.
Urban Garden Designer Series Paper.
Basic Gray Classic Ink Pad.
Basic Gray Taffeta Ribbon.
Pink Pirouette, Summer Sun and Kiwi Kiss re-inkers.
Large Oval, Scallop Oval and Scallop Boarder Punch.
Oval All Stamp Set.
Blender Pens.

Second Attempt at an Owl...

2009-03-24T07:17:00.000-07:00

Here is the second owl card I made. I am just in love with this cartridge. I think I like my first one the most but they are both pretty awesome. I did part with them both. Guess I better make a few more for my collection. lol

SAC Part 1...

2009-03-22T10:10:00.000-07:00

Here is the layout I made for March's SwapACrop on the Cricut MB. I just love that plaid paper and was super excited to find a project to use it on. I know the recipient has received it but haven't heard if she likes it or not. Hopefully I will know soon. : )

Thanks for looking!

Owl Cutie...

2009-03-20T06:16:00.000-07:00

You know I really had so much fun with the time I spent using my friends Wild Card Cricut cart. Here is the owl card I made for a friend. I just love it. The colors, the cuteness, it's perfect!

Have a great weekend! I am going to be spending Saturday scrapbooking with some friends. I am really looking forward to it!

Another Korea page completed...

2009-03-18T21:07:00.000-07:00

I joined a challenge on the cricut mb. They have been doing them for a little while and I thought if maybe I joined in it would help me get a few more pages done. So, for March's challenge we were to use a tag cut from any cartridge. A double challenge was to use all scraps. I didn't go the scrap route because I bought this gorgeous elephant paper that I really wanted to use. Please let me know what you think.... I am going to wait through the weekend to see if I need to make some changes. I sent out some semi sneak peaks to two friends asking their opinions on colors. They were both very helpful! Thanks guys!

I used my new Printing 101 Cartridge from my Cricut Rebate (only $7.95 for it and My community if you purchased a E between certain dates... and well Mom and Dad did for me!) Mini Monograms for the large scallop circle (only possible due to the E!!!!) and George for the tag.

These photos are from my trip into Seoul with Lori. She took me to this Palace. Absolutely beautiful.... and right before we went there we stopped for gyros at this stand she had ate at when her and Josh visited. To top it off I had my first PEPSI in a week...tiny little can, too cute and soooo tasty. Oh the memories.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

2009-03-17T06:14:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to wear green today or you are gonna get pinched. I set out my green shirt this weekend just so I didn't forget. No pinching me! lol

I made this scallop card using the Wild Card Cricut Cart. The hearts are from Plantain Schoolbook. The greeting is from the SU set Water Color Wonders. I just love how it turned out. I forgot to get it in the mail to a special friend... guess I will have already have one card done for next year. hehe

I hope everyone has a wonderful Tuesday.

Workshop Card...

2009-03-15T08:16:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I had a SU workshop for a friend. She wanted to to an Easter card. Everyone really enjoyed making this little cutie too!This is what I came up with:

I used Certainly Celery, Whisper White and So Saffron Cardstock, the printed paper is from the Sell-a-bration mini (it's not too late to pick up a free stamp set, ribbon or paper with a $50 purchase, Certainly Celery ribbon and a silver brad. To color in the chic I used pumpkin pie and so saffron classic ink pads with my blender pens.

baby buggy

2009-03-14T14:12:00.000-07:00

Here is another card I made while playing around with the WildCard Cricut Cart. Really and truly the possibilities are endless. I made this card for a friends shower this past week. Everyone just loved it.

Hope you are having a great weekend!

Missing you...

2009-03-12T06:46:00.000-07:00

It's been one year today since my kitty went to heaven. I miss him so very much. I still turn and expect to see him right behind me. I love you Dutch!

Cupcake love...

2009-03-07T20:10:00.001-08:00

I made this card (and matching envelope) for a special little boy's birthday. I borrowed this cricut cartfrom a friend and had a lot of fun experimenting. I definitely have a lot of work to do. I have seen some amazing works come out of people using the Wild Card cart. Wowzers... someday.

Anyway, I hope you are having a great week! I have been swamped at work so I haven't felt like accomplishing much for projects during the evening hours.

O' Happy Day...

2009-03-04T20:58:00.000-08:00

It's sketch challenge time again over at The Sweetest Thing join in on the Sweet Sunday Sketch #7. I really had a lot of fun making this card. I used my new SU stamp set-A Good Egg, well new to me, to created it. This card makes feel a little happier knowing that spring is on it's way!

Materials used: A Good Egg Stamp set; Pink Pirouette and Whisper White Card Stock; Tea Party DSP; Pink Pirouette, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie and Certainly Celery Classic Ink; Other: Certainly Celery grosgrain ribbon, scallop boarder punch, paper piercer and horizontal punch.

New Stamp Pad Storage...

2009-03-02T06:26:00.000-08:00

I was in need of a storage for my stamp pads really bad! My plastic container was overflowing and I could never see what colors I had. I don't have but a small table to work on so something that sits on a counter was not going to work. I decided to pick up a Napa Valley Cassette holder. It works perfectly. Now to finish collecting more SU pads. lol

Brrr, it's cold outside...

2009-03-01T11:00:00.000-08:00

So, what a perfect time to do a little creating.

I got my supplies together and decided to make a card for a couple challenges. This card combines a sketch challenge and a color challenge.

The color challenge is from Kristina's blog here and the sketch challenge is from Taylor's blog here. I didn't have the correct blue color so I used baja breeze... wish I had the brocade blue. It would have looked a lot better. Oh well. For the chocolate chip color I used some Bella Rose DSP and of course the ink. Love that DSP! For the stamp sets I used Just Celebrate and Congrats.

SAC Feb Part 2...

2009-03-01T07:23:00.000-08:00

This layout was a lot of fun to do for Shelia. I was hoping one of the pictures I received this month would allow me to do a spotlighting technique with it. And sure enough I got one!!!

It was really hard to make this layout masculine with the limited supplies I have here and no where to shop in town. I realize now that I need to invest in some paper more on the masculine side. : ) I got to use my new cart that came with my E for Christmas, Plantin Schoolbook. I really love that cart! I can see that this is one I will turn to for many more layouts.

SAC Feb Part 1...

2009-02-27T18:22:00.000-08:00

Here is the layout I made for Betty during the February swap. I really hope she enjoys it. Her family is so darn cute! It was fun doing something "girly." I thought about doing a monochromatic theme with pinks and decided to go with some printed paper with pink in it and spin off the other colors. So, this is what I came up with:

Thank goodness it's almost FRIDAY...

2009-02-26T20:48:00.001-08:00

Today was a long day and I am pooped. It is my Mom's birthday and we just got back from a really yummy dinner. Lucky me I had left-overs so there will be enough for Saturday. Yeah! Now that by belly is full I am a bit sleepy!

Last night when I got home from a late meeting I found, on my doorstep, this wonderful layout from Anna!

She did a wonderful job. One more page to add to my Korea book. How many do you have done Lori??? hehe.

For my birthday Steph got me a couple really cute stamps to use on my Korea pages but I haven't inked them up yet. Now I am dying to have a little bit of time so I can use them. Anna's layout she made for me game me just the right spark. Oh, she also sent along an extra sheet of the background paper that is fabulous! I can't wait to make the other side to this layout.

Have a great night!

Happy Wednesday...

2009-02-25T06:16:00.000-08:00

Wow, Wednesday is here already. I can't believe it! And not to mention, this month is almost over. Wow, wow, wow! I have had my sights set on participating in a couple challenges this month. Finally getting to the Bitten by the Bug contest for February. It's been torture with my idea brewing in my head and no time to create!
For this contest we were to use a heart somewhere and it couldn't be red. We also had to use at least one Cricut cut. On this card I use Storybook for the butterfly, Stretch Your Imagination for the card base, Doodlecharms for the heart card as well as the hearts in the corner. The stamp is from Technique Tuesday, ink is Bazzinks! and the thread is from my stash.

Close up:

Jazzy Inspirations Challenge 6...

2009-02-24T21:01:00.000-08:00

I was taking a peek at the color round-up on Kristina's blog and came across an entry that drew me to Cannie's blog. While I was there I followed a link to a new color challenge. It was fate... I was looking for a new color challenge and Kristina's is not up yet. Jazzy Inspirations has a lot of wonderful work posted. You should take a look here!

And now for my submission:

The challenge was to use Elegant Eggplant, Kraft, Whisper White, Rose Red and Pumpkin Pie for colors. I definitely think I met this challenge! Thanks for looking!

materials used: Elegant Eggplant, Kraft, and Whisper White Cardstock; Rose Red and Pumpkin Pie ink; Kraft and Pumpkin Pie Ribbon; Flight of the Butterfly Stamp set; and the scallop boarder punch. All supplies are SU!

Sketch of The Day...

2009-02-23T20:39:00.001-08:00

I have been following this blog weekly and just love what Karen creates. This week I thought I would jump on board and utilize her Sunday Sketch. I hope to participate in many more to come! Please post and let me know what you think. This card is for someone special and perfect for the occasion. I got to ink up my brand new stamps I picked up at All That Scraps. Yeah!

Have a great week!

Oregon Trail ATC...

2009-02-21T06:28:00.000-08:00

Well, here it is. I joined an ATC swap and the theme was a family heritage. I instantly had an idea and knew I would join. I remember seeing a wagon on the Paper Dolls cart and since I have relatives that traveled the Oregon Trail I would do something along that line. I asked my friend, Velva, if she would cut me a few Oregon shapes from her 50 States cart (One I don't have. lol) and she was kind enough to say yes! I cut the wagon out twice, once in brown and the second time with velum. I really like how they turned out!

Thanks for looking!

SAC for Feb, mine all mine...

2009-02-19T06:20:00.000-08:00

The following is my first of two layouts I received back from February's SwapACrop. I really love this swap. It is so much fun. This month we had to create 12x12 layouts with one photo on them. I don't typically scrap with just one photo but so many people do. Here is what Jean created for me and the picture I submitted:

She added so much to this layout, rub-ons, ribbon, chipboard letters, pierced paper and cut that photo to look oh so wonderful.

This photo/layout is another addition to my South Korea album. I promise I am going to get it done during 2009

Thank you Jean! I love it.

My Older Brother Loves me...

2009-02-18T18:24:00.000-08:00

My older brother really does love me!!! He always takes care of his little sister. And Valentine's day was no exception. He sent me this gorgeous bouquet of flowers. Oh my gosh they smell so good, simply beautiful! I just stare a them. He had them delivered to work but I took them home over the weekend to enjoy their scent and look. Tuesday, I brought them back to work and they make my office look so beautiful. I have gotten tons of comments on them. My brother did a wonderful job spoiling me! Thanks Shaun! I love you!

January SAC part 2...

2009-02-16T06:59:00.000-08:00

Here is the layout that was made for me for Swap a Crop on the cricut MB. These pictures are from Karli and I visiting the Living Nativity here in town. For the last couple of years area churches have pulled together to make this happen. It was a wonderful display to walk though and a great learning opportunity. I am sure we will make a habit to go every year.

Happy Valentines Day....

2009-02-14T09:02:00.000-08:00

Here is my last Valentine card for the year. It's too cute!

I used pink pirouette card stock, candy lane DSP, Love You Much Stamp set, and my new oval nestabilities. I stamped on the envelope for a little something extra for this Valentine.

Hope you have a wonderful Valentines Day!

January SAC part 1...

2009-02-12T05:55:00.000-08:00

Here is the layout I made for Swap a Crop on the Cricut MB. The picture is horrible. Sorry about that but it is gone to it's owner so there is no chance of me taking another picture.

I got to use one of my new solution cartridges for the title. And for the first time I ran pictures though my cuttlebug using the SU top note die. It was a lot of fun!

Thanks for looking!

Goody box...

2009-02-10T06:40:00.000-08:00

I decided to jump in and make one of these really cute boxes after viewing this tutorial over at Splitcoaststampers. I thought it would be really hard to make but it wasn't. Give it a try! It would make a cute box for your valentine!

I used Define Your Life and Sweet Stems for my stamps and raspberry tart DSP. Coral Cameo and Whisper White CS as well Kiwi Kiss ribbon.

Family...

2009-02-08T11:50:00.000-08:00

I just love this picture and I couldn't wait to scrap it. I knew SU had the perfect paper, bella rose. This picture is from my BFF's reception with my younger brother, Mom and I.

Here is a detail of the embossing on the chocolate chip background cardstock. The set I used is Sprinkles (Thanks Michelle!)

I just can't keep from looking at it. I am trying to find a plate holder (the one I used for the pic is broken) and do you think there would be any in town? NO! Oh well next time I get out of the valley I will pick one up so I can prop this layout up in my office.

Valentine tiny treats...

2009-02-04T06:44:00.000-08:00

I saw this project on another blog (sorry I can't remember right now which one) and new I needed to make a few of these. They are so easy! I was able to use some of my Love You Much Bundle from SU. I cut the red tops out of riding hood red and then stamped the love you much stamp set in the riding hood red on pink pirouette card stock. Then used the heart punch that cuts them out perfectly and applied them to the life savers.

Thanks for looking!

My first all SU scrap page...

2009-02-02T05:42:00.000-08:00

I have never used just SU product before for my scrapbook but thought I would give it a try. I used the paper from the sell-a-bration promotion as well as the stamp set I used on the birthday card earlier.

I added in the use of the photo corner punch, ticket corner punch, the scallop boarder punch and my favorite top note die. I used my paper piercer on the photo corners to give them a little texture and also on the center of the flowers I cut out.

Lori, to you recognize these photos??? These pictures are after my BFF's bridal party had their hair and pedicures done. One page down for her wedding... million more to go. : )

Just buzzin'....

2009-01-31T10:42:00.000-08:00

I so love this stamp set, just buzzin' by. I was able to pre-order it in December and hadn't had time to use it until this past week. There are so many possiblities with it and those bee's are too cute.

I had seen some really cute cards make with this set in all pink colors. I do not have a lot of pink stuff so I went with a blue/green theme. It was a lot of fun to color in that house too! I am still working on shading and a good look for it but at any rate I think this turned out very nice.

Party Favors...

2009-01-29T06:42:00.000-08:00

I just can't seem to get enough of these "sour cream containers". They are so easy to make and really quick.

I think I am addicted to that scallop square punch as much as I love my scallop circle punch. I was able to ink up a new stamp set and loved using my going gray ink pad for the "hi" stamp. That color is really growing on me.

Photo/Note clips...

2009-01-27T07:41:00.000-08:00

Isn't it funny how we can use very simple office products to make something special? My office can have such a dull feeling that I love to add just a little of me to the simple things I use and well this is one...

I made these before and showed you it what I came up with. This time I used some different SU paper and that really cute curly label punch and stamp set. I am going to be putting a picture in one of them on my book case and the other will be used to hold reminder notes on my desk. (you can never have to many reminders)

Happy Birthday to you....

2009-01-25T11:40:00.000-08:00

This is the card I made with some of my Sell-a-bration goodies. I picked up the paper pack and this stamp set I used for the card below. Check out this link for the sell-a-bration brochure. I think you will really like what you see. And just think, for every $50 purchase (before taxes and shipping) you can choose one of the items in there for FREE! Yeah!

This is also one of my make and takes for my Open House on the 1st. I wanted to do a birthday card because you can always give one to someone special on their special day. The SU set fundamental phrases worked perfect for the greeting.

Some Mom help.....

2009-01-23T07:02:00.000-08:00

I was not feeling my "quilting" ATC swap that I joined. I just didn't know what to do what paper to use and how I wanted it to look. I try to challenge myself because some of the ladies I swap with are so talented. I don't ever want them to think mine are not all that neat if you know what I mean.

So I decided I wanted to do some stitching on the outside of the rectangle and then put batting between the layers for a quilted look. Thought long and hard about doing an applique on the ATC and this is what I came up with:

I flipped though my paper and found this really pretty, simple and kind of quilt like burgundy paper. Much to my surprise I found cardstock to match. I decided on doing a heart shape for the applique because the couple of extra samples/tests I made I could use on Valentine cards. I got the hearts cut out with my Cricut and then entered Mom into the picture.... I am not a very good sewer. My Mom offered to help me assemble and gave some great input on my batting location and stitch among other things. Thanks to her the sewing got done. If she hadn't stepped in the pieces might still be sitting on my table. Thanks Mom for the help!

Baby Shower "Bag"...

2009-01-21T06:49:00.000-08:00

One of my co-workers had her baby shower this past weekend. I always try to make something for the mom as well as pick up something cute for the baby to wear. The baby's room is being decorated in browns and apples. Cute! I got the invite and wondered if this was the theme since the invite had apples on it. Anyway, I went to work decorating a very simple paint can for the present to go in. Maybe the new mommy can use it within her baby room decor?
The top:

The "front":

The side:

Hope you are having a great week!
Till next time,

New SU Paper...

2009-01-19T06:25:00.000-08:00

Did I ever tell you how much I love paper? Well, I do and SU has a bunch of new paper in the Spring/Summer catty. The printed paper used in this card is called raspberry tart. I just love the colors. I got to use one of my new sets too!

I joined a Demo swap and each month we are to create card fronts using all current SU materials. I have now completed January's commitment... on to February.

Valentine Friend...

2009-01-17T16:19:00.000-08:00

I just couldn't resist buying the valentine bundle SU had to offer this year and this is what I created using it and a few other supplies:

There is that wonderful SU Top Note Die. Love it! I made this card as a trial for my Open House I am having in February. I am doing two make and takes and this cute card is one of them! I think it is gorgeous. Now if only I could get some scrap pages done and leave these cards alone! lol

Card Challenges part 2...

2009-01-15T06:29:00.000-08:00

So, January was going to be really busy but as I told you before I got an itch to craft... I also completed my March challenge cards, Fuchsia with flowers.

Here is my take on it:

I always try to make a few extra for my collection but didn't have any more fuchsia paper so I went with the blue. I have been trying my hardest to use things from my stash. It seems to be working really well. Thankfully I have a lot to choose from. Here is my "blue" card:

For both cards I used the SU set Warmest Regards, DCWV cardstock and printed paper, Making memories brads, prima flowers, SU ticket corner punch and SU old olive ink.

Card Challenges part 1...

2009-01-13T06:12:00.000-08:00

The card challenge group I am in on the Cricut MB added a couple months to keep the fun swap going. I have really enjoyed all the cards I received so I decided to continue with the group. I am sitting out for the month of January... just too much going on. However, I had a itch to create this past couple of days and I got my Feb cards done, black with bling. What do you think?

I used the SU set Birthday whimsy (08 sellabration set), DCWV paper, ribbon from my stash, rhinestones from my stash (leftover from my Christmas cards. lol) SU ink and last but not least my favorite SU BS die... top note (love it!). We couldn't use glitter as our bling since we already had glitter as one of the design elements from a prior month. I added the rhinestones as my bling but still used some of that black paper from the glitter stack. Love it!
Enjoy!

"Old" Sell-a-bration set...

2009-01-11T09:08:00.000-08:00

This card was made using the set "Merci" I have really enjoyed using it this last year. The butterfly is very pretty.

I can't seem to get rid of the set... but with the new Sell-a-brations sets coming available to earn with a $50 purchase starting Feb 1... I don't know what to do. lol I am going to start out growing my cube that my sets go in. Oh well.
Hope you have a super week!

SAC layout I made...

2009-01-09T06:30:00.000-08:00

Remember how I told you I got to play with my new Christmas present for just a bit? Well this is what I did with it:
I made this layout for my December SAC assignment. I was super excited to cut a "HUGE" snow flake to use on the background of one page and it was made possible because of my new E. Wahoo! Thanks again Mom and Dad!

The new bug allows so many more options because I can cut bigger titles and page accents. One project on my agenda is to create vinyl letters for a quote that will go along the walls of my office. Haven't found the perfect quote yet but now with the E you will be able to see it from a distance.

My SAC Layout....

2009-01-07T05:25:00.000-08:00

This is the layout I received back for the month of December. I just love it. I was really hesitant in sending in these pictures because my kitty is in them and since he is no longer with us I am a little protective of what I have left. The Daily Scrapper did a wonderful job on it! You can check out her blog here to see all the wonderful layouts she has been creating along with mine. She is very talented!

A few handmade cards....

2009-01-05T06:52:00.000-08:00

I just had to share with you a couple of the handmade cards I received for Christmas this year. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. I already have some ideas rolling from looking at these over and over again!
This one was made by my friend Jen:

This one was made by my friend Vivienne:

This one was made by my way up SU up-line:

And last but not least, this one was made by a fellow SU Demo and my cousin, Lori:

Great inspiration aren't they???

Looky, looky....

2009-01-04T08:43:00.000-08:00

I am truly spoiled!!!! I know some of you already know that but I really am. My parents really surprised me this year for Christmas. They bought me this:

I played with my new E last weekend but can't wait to spend more time getting familiar with it. I have been wanting one for awhile now but it's not been a need since I have the lil' bug. But wow!!!! I have one now. Thanks Mom and Dad!!! I never would have guessed that they would have done this so it was, like I said before, a surprise. My parents have been so very supportive of my crafting addiction. They let me show them everything I create and will even make a stop at a new scrap store we stumble into while traveling. I love it and am glad I have such great support.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2009-01-03T20:27:00.000-08:00

Wow, where did the time go? I can't believe it's already 2009. I have been so busy with "stuff" that I haven't been posting. I have lots to show so get ready for some posts. I was planning on spending the long weekend crafting but that hasn't really worked out. I have a couple sets of ATC's to finish, I signed up for another round of SAC, need to get ready for my SU Open House (really excited for this), two card challenges (one black with bling and one fuchsia with flowers) and crazy me signed up for a swap for SU demos. I am going to be staying out of trouble that is for sure!

I did have some great food and great time with my family over the last couple of weeks. I enjoy spending time with them and it's fun having a few long weekends to cook and watch lots of movies. I think I am about popcorn'd out though. Between my Dad, Mom and I we cleaned out a whole box of popcorn between Thanksgiving weekend and this weekend (if not more)!

Countdown Calender

2008-12-18T06:02:00.000-08:00

Here are all the pieces from the calender swap I joined. I still haven't got my cookie sheet together.... I guess there is always next year. Right?

Favorite Things Thank You....

2008-12-15T05:30:00.000-08:00

I made this card with one of my favorite thing ATC's from my ATC swap. It was really quick to add just the ATC to the front of the card. Of course I could have spruced up the card itself a bit but I liked it just how it was.

Favorite Things...

2008-12-13T17:22:00.000-08:00

No, this is not a list to bore you of all my favorite things. lol I joined a ATC swap and we were to make our favorite things ATC's. I decided to do my new favorite techniques. I love how they turned out. I did faux embossing with the stamped images from SU. Then on the middle image I did the cracked glass technique using clear embossing powder. It was a lot of fun!

Christmas Note Pad...

2008-12-11T05:14:00.000-08:00

I saw the tutorial over at SCS awhile back and wanted to try my hand at making a few of these. I have officially completed one! Yeah. They are really easy I just haven't spent the time to sit down and craft period. I guess that is what happens when you can't stay away from work. Today is our Christmas "party." I hope it is a lot of fun. I pushed my way into helping. Hope I don't regret it! lol. I'll let you know how it goes. I have a couple surprises in store for everyone attending... hope they enjoy it!

Here is a pic of the book I made. I sent it along with the paint can to Lynette. I used the same paper so it would match.