Scrappy Sketches & Crafty Ideas

SCIC #20 & Papercraft Star Challenge #14

2010-09-20T18:19:00.005-06:00

2 in 1 again . . . this week I combined SCIC #20 and a new choice from my Papercraft Star!

The inspiration at Stampin' Celebration was . . .

And Challenge #14 for Papercraft Star was . .

Simon Says Follow this Recipe:
Make a Card
Base: 5.5 x 5.5
Mat: 5 x 5
Score Mat 5 times at 1/4 inch
3 Flowers from Die Cut or Punch
3 Buttons and Twine
(You may also add a sentiment or other items as desired)

So granted for SCIC I didn't use the 'pale pink' . . but chose a 'hot pink' instead. I still like it and these are truly not colors I usually use, so this was completely out of my box! Heck, I have twin boys!

As for Papercraft Star, I usually don't do this size of card . . it is a hard size for me to work with for some reason. So again, totally out of my box!

I scored the mat 5 times at the 1/4 inch mark, but you can barely see it as I placed my 'inchies' over it. My 3 flowers (black) and 3 buttons (pink) are laced through w/ the twine. All I had was brown twine so I ran it threw my black ink a few times to darken it up to fit more w/ the card colors. The pink & white ribbon was a little bright for my card so to tone it down I added a thin black (see-through) ribbon on top of it . . .

Stamps: Fundamental Phrases, Circle Circus (my new favorite - yes, it has been out a while, but I go on kicks when I pull one out I haven't used in a LONG time . . . get ready to see more of it!)
Ink: Melon Mambo, Basic Black
Other: 1 3/8 circle punch, 2-step bird XL punch, word window punch, modern label XL punch, 1 3/4 scallop circle punch, stylus (for scoring)

Swagbucks.com

2010-09-15T20:14:00.002-06:00

I recently jumped on the bandwagon and started doing Swagbucks . . . it gets addicting. I will warn you. I just wish I had more time to put into it. But wanted to share in the fun. If you are thinking about signing up, do it! It's FREE!

Here is my referral link if interested: http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/stampinmama2twins

And have fun winning free stuff!

ScrapFIT - Workout #27

2010-09-14T18:54:00.005-06:00

Have you ever blog hopped, and blog hopped some more till you have spent over an hour blog hopping and saving over 20+ blogs to your favorites list? Well I found ScrapFIT by blog hopping, love it! It just so happened that I had already done this sketch, but never posted it to my blog.

Here is Workout #27

(To protect my nieces and nephews identities I have blip'ed out their faces)

SCIC #19

2010-09-12T11:08:00.006-06:00

This week on Stampin' Celebration . . . SUNFLOWERS!

This week my idea came to me easily as soon as I saw the sunflowers! I just had to find the time to sit down and DO IT! Well I had time (finally) today!
I thought I was 'dead in the water' for a minute when I had to move one of my ovals (sunflower leaves) and since it is heavy cardstock w/ layers I tore the 'leaf' in 1/2 . . . but it actually worked out to my advantage! I torn all of them (on purpose) and got a nice 'layered' look by curling them ends just a bit! I love the way it turned out!

Stamps: Sweet Little Sentiments (retired)
Ink: Soft Suede
Other: Modern Label Punch, 1 3/4 x 7/8 Oval Large Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Circle Scissor Plus

PPA58 & 2S4U60

2010-09-06T15:49:00.006-06:00

Two challenges in 1! I am on a kick to start doing challenges again . . so look out! LOL!

The challenge over at PPA was to use pearls! I must have used all my sticky scrapping pearls, so I had to dig in my stash of beads for this one! LOL!

This week the sketch over at 2 Sketches 4 You was this . . LOVE IT!

Here is my version of both the sketch and the pearls . . .

Stamps - Congrats (Retired)
Ink - Night of Navy
Other - Scallop Edge Border Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, 1 1/4 & 1 3/8's Circle Punches

SCIC18

2010-09-06T14:37:00.008-06:00

Had to jump in and celebrate w/ Erica on the excitement of her making the DT at Stampin' Celebration! CONGRATS ERICA, your work is awesome and they are SO lucky to have you!

With that . . I had to play along! The challenge this week . . .

I decided to go w/ the table setting. I pulled the runner out and the navy plates, etc. Used yellow from the lemon's as the base of my cards.

Stamps - Occasional Quotes, Goody-Goody Gumdrops (retired)
Ink - Night of Navy
Other - Scallop Trim Border Punch, Circle Scissor Plus, Modern Label Extra Large Punch

Celebrate!

2010-09-05T09:35:00.004-06:00

Stamps - Lots of Bots
Ink - Classic Real Red, Classic Basic Black
Other - 1 3/8" Circle Large Punch, Blender Pens

It's BACK!!!

2010-08-18T17:56:00.000-06:00

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See it? My Stampin' Up Online Shop! Feel free to click away and SHOP . . AND BUY! :)

I have decided to do a little cleaning around here lately . . I de-cluttered ALOT! And updated some stuff, thought it was a GREAT time to get back into the swing of things. Hopefully soon you will see more work from me!

Thanks for sticking around and coming back for more!

A few recent layouts . . .

2010-08-15T15:55:00.004-06:00

2 new layouts!

2010-08-13T22:16:00.002-06:00

A few cards . . .

2010-08-13T19:51:00.004-06:00

Our Little Monkey

2010-07-31T13:51:00.003-06:00

Did these 2 8x8 pages a while back for a Baby Book swap on a board I frequent . . I LOVE this paper so much, I would use it on EVERYTHING if I could! LOL!

Fabric Flowers

2010-07-25T09:48:00.003-06:00

Did you see that Bub's?

2010-07-25T09:26:00.002-06:00

So I have been scrapping instead of sketching . . . sorry folks!

SS&I #26

2010-06-30T08:57:00.000-06:00

SS&I #25

2010-06-23T08:47:00.000-06:00

Another BONUS Sketch . . .

2010-06-18T08:31:00.000-06:00

SS&I #24

2010-06-16T08:08:00.000-06:00

Bonus Sketch

2010-06-11T07:16:00.000-06:00

SS&I #23

2010-06-09T18:39:00.002-06:00

SS&I #22

2010-06-02T06:45:00.001-06:00

June is the month of cards, well in my book anyway . . . I have ALOT of catching up to do on cards this next month! So be ready!

SS&I #21

2010-05-26T06:29:00.000-06:00

SS&I #20

2010-05-19T07:44:00.000-06:00

SS&I #19

2010-05-12T07:20:00.000-06:00

cQc #31 . . . I'm the FRIEND!

2010-05-08T21:27:00.004-06:00

Yep, I am the FRIEND that Ms. Erica decided to invite to play on this week's Color Challenge over at ColourQ (THANKS ERICA!!!)!

I was so excited . . . I have been 'admiring' this blog for a little while, but never played along. I did a card earlier this week, but didn't really care for it so I made another tonight . . .

The challenge was to use the following color scheme . .

Here are my cards:

Stamps: Lots of Bots
Ink: Brillant Blue, Whisper White
Other: Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder, Circle Scissor Plus

Stamps: Very Thankful
Ink: Brillant Blue
Other: Circle Scissor Plus, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder, Scallop Trim Border Punch

So now if you didn't come from Erica's blog to see my project, jump over there and see what she did! I absolutely LOVE her work . . .

Thanks again Erica!!!

SS&I #18

2010-05-05T07:12:00.000-06:00

SS&I #17

2010-04-28T07:09:00.000-06:00

Grandma's Calendar

2010-04-26T19:14:00.003-06:00

I promised my mom I would do this calendar cover for her for Christmas, didn't happen . . . she got the calendar part so she could start using it. I finally finished it a while back.

These are my boys and my brother's boys . . . 5 boys, you will never get a good picture . . heck I don't ever get a good picture w/ MY 2, throw in 3 more there are bound to be alot of outtakes. This was the best so it went on the calendar!

SS&I #16

2010-04-21T07:07:00.000-06:00

SS&I #15

2010-04-14T06:52:00.000-06:00

SS&I #14

2010-04-07T07:46:00.000-06:00

SS&I #13

2010-03-31T06:32:00.000-06:00

A new Layout!

2010-03-28T18:37:00.002-06:00

I DO still scrap . . . not much, but some! LOL!

SS&I #12

2010-03-24T07:28:00.000-06:00

Blog Hopping Good Time!

2010-03-17T08:04:00.001-06:00

It's that time again, blog hopping time!

Our challenge this round was to use this sleeper as our 'inspiration', the colors, the dots, the daisy . . . doesn't matter.

Here are my versions . . I opted out of a layout this time b/c I really need to get some more pictures printed! What I have is just not giving me the scrapping 'vibe' which I am sure you all know what I mean!

Now that you have seen my goodies, click my 'blog hop' button over on the right side of this page and head on over to Jen's blog to see her work!

SS&I #11

2010-03-17T05:57:00.000-06:00

SS&I #10

2010-03-10T07:29:00.000-06:00

SS&I #9

2010-03-03T04:02:00.000-06:00

Altered Clipboards yet again . . .

2010-02-25T16:28:00.011-06:00

SS&I #8

2010-02-24T06:22:00.000-06:00

SS&I #7

2010-02-17T06:02:00.000-06:00

SS&I #6

2010-02-10T06:53:00.000-06:00

Replace the 3x3 photo w/ a tag or journaling if needed!

More Clipboards?

2010-02-08T08:10:00.007-06:00

Um . . YES! We still have alot more to go!

Stampin' Up: Haitian Disaster Relief

2010-02-04T04:57:00.000-06:00

From now until February 28, 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set sold will be donated to the American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

Read the flyer HERE!

As of yesterday: 6694 stamp sets have been sold worldwide so far!

Message me to place your order!

SS&I #5

2010-02-03T06:46:00.001-06:00

Also, please be kind and if posting your layout on another blog/site that you reference back to my blog. I would like everyone to benefit from my sketches that can! Thank you!

Got to use my new Polka Dots SU Impressions Folder!

2010-02-01T13:10:00.000-06:00

Not a big 'ta-doo' . . . but I really wanted to use my new Impressions Folder I got last week and I needed a card to give to the boys teacher, so guess what . . I USED IT! LOL! And . . I love it! I can see myself using this one alot!

Stampin' Up Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder
Stampin' Up Taken with Teal Classic Ink
Stampin' Up Picture This Hostess Stamp Set

Valentine's Bottle

2010-01-31T18:51:00.004-06:00

Another bottle that I just COULD NOT let go to waste. LOL. I made this one into a Valentine's goodie for the boys teacher! Hope she likes it!

Stampin' Up Love You Much Stamp Set

SS&I# 4 for 2010

2010-01-27T07:00:00.000-06:00

Love You Much!

2010-01-24T09:01:00.003-06:00

Stampin' Up Love You Much Stamp Set
Stampin' Up Taken With Teal Classic Ink
Stampin' Up Watercolor Pencils
Stampin' Up Blender Pens

Stampin' Up Love You Much Stamp Set
Stampin' Up Taken With Teal Classic Ink
Stampin' Up Watercolor Pencils
Stampin' Up Blender Pens

Know someone w/ SPD? Or someone that KNOWS someone w/ SPD?

2010-01-23T15:42:00.004-06:00

A friend of mine on one of my scrapping boards just started a blog to help the world know about SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder).

Please pass her blog along to anyone & everyone you might know that could use some help w/ this disorder! It is full of great information already and she just started it, so there are only more great things to come!

Her blog: Not Now . . . My SPD Child is on Sensory Overload!

More clipboards . . . .

2010-01-23T15:26:00.000-06:00

Here's more . . .

Teacher's Pill Bottles

2010-01-22T15:07:00.004-06:00

I decided to do the boys daycare teacher a goody basket in appreciation for all she does for the kids in her class. She always goes all out every holiday and has been the only teacher I know (so far) that gets down and dirty w/ them! So in appreciation I threw together a basket of 'relaxing' stuff for her! From soaps, lotions, chocolate's, etc.. Then I decided to throw in some 'pills' as a little humor. I searched and searched online for 'directions' b/c I KNOW I have seen them b/f . . . but couldn't find any so I made my own up! I am sharing them w/ you in case you would like to do something similar! ENJOY!

Stress Relief Pills

Directions: Swallow 3 pills upon signs of stress. If in 5 minutes stress is not in a manageable state, down the whole bottle in one gulp. Add chocolate if desired.

Relaxation Medication

Directions: Take 5 pills of varying colors with a large glass of milk. Lay on couch with television on . . in 20 seconds take 5 more, change channel to desired program, take 5 more, swig milk, take 5 more . . . take 5 more . . .

SS&I# 3 for 2010

2010-01-20T07:00:00.001-06:00

SS&I# 2 for 2010

2010-01-13T07:00:00.002-06:00

Clipboard Mania!

2010-01-11T07:18:00.000-06:00

I took on the VERY large task of making 21 clipboards for the boys daycare. Yah, go ahead . . gasp now! LOL! I got paid for it so it wasn't that bad and only took me about 2 days working on them off and on. Made it alot easier to do it like and 'assembly line' rather than 1 at a time.

Anyway instead of 'drowning' you w/ all 21 at one time I will slowly post them a few each post . . . LOL!

Self Portraits!

2010-01-09T08:15:00.000-06:00

This is a scraplift of my buddy Jen . . I love the way it turned out. Title not too 'swell', but they become harder to 'think' up when you want to scrap EVERY picture from a vacation! LOL!

An Old One . .

2010-01-07T09:09:00.000-06:00

I did this one a LONG time ago, but don't think it ever made it to my blog . . . so here it is!

SS&I# 1 for 2010

2010-01-06T07:00:00.000-06:00

And a NEW feature this year . . SHOW ME YOUR WORK! I love to see my sketches used!

MIA report . . .

2010-01-04T20:13:00.002-06:00

Yep, I know . . I have been MIA for a while. So sorry . . don't yell at me! I am BACK!

One of my New Year's Resolutions was to provide more sketches on my blog, since that was the reason I started this blog in the first place. So be prepared, I might slip . . I might fail (as most do w/ NY's resolutions), but my goal is to provide you a NEW sketch every Wednesday! Yep, that is right . . a sketch a week! That is 52 sketches in 2010, and who knows . . maybe a few bonus ones too!

So stay tuned!

Holiday Extravaganza!

2009-11-23T18:48:00.005-06:00

Want some awesome Stampin' Up products at RIDICULOUSLY LOW prices? Well NOW is your chance . . . but only till November 30th!!! Don't miss out!

Here are just a FEW of the bundles they are offering at low low prices! Click on my store on the right hand side of my blog and hit 'shop now' . . . then on the left is a 'Holiday Extravaganza' section, click that and start shopping!

Thank You Kindly Bundle

Sock Monkey Bundle

Curduroy Button Bundle

Simply Said Bundle

REMEMBER . . you only have till November 30th for this AWESOME deal! Don't miss out!!!

Recycled Gift Card Holders

2009-11-18T14:39:00.004-06:00

These are made from Toilet Paper Roll's.

All you have to do is 'smush' them . . decorate both sides (I wrap my paper around much easier), decorate the front, sew the bottom end's together somehow (I would have tried machine sewing, but my machine is 'sick' right now) . . . then easily close the top where it is easy to open for the recipent! And there you have it . . . your 'home-made' gift card holders!

These 2 beauties will be going to my son's teachers . . they have some great ones this year!

Halloween Layouts

2009-11-17T03:37:00.000-06:00

I am a little behind, but I don't scrap w/ the seasons anyway so what does it matter? Here are a few recent Halloween layouts . . .

A new layout!

2009-11-16T10:10:00.002-06:00

My sweet boys . . . man they grow up quick!

I got this page kit from a friend of mine in a swap, I loved it . . . I wish I had more of it!

4 photo sketch?

2009-11-14T14:07:00.001-06:00

New Blogity Blog HOP!

2009-11-04T06:52:00.000-06:00

It's that time again . . . time for another Scrappy Blog Hop!

The theme this time was FALL . . could range anywhere from Halloween, Thanksgiving, Fall Leaves, Fall Colors . . .

I decided to try making my own little 'Turkey' that I got the idea from in one of my recent Scrap Magazines. I think he turned out SO cute!

To make my little guy I used the following Stampin' Up! Punches:
1" Circle
1 1/4" Circle
Heart to Heart

You can either draw his little legs on, hide them . . . or I used my Heart to Heart punch upside down.

Now jump along and see what our other member's Fall Themed crafts were . . click the Blog Hop Button on the right side of my page! HAVE FUN & Happy Fall!

Stampin' Up! Deals for this week!

2009-10-19T19:27:00.006-06:00

Another week, ANOTHER DEAL!!! Here is what Stampin' Up has to offer this week!

Mini Library Clips #109857
Regular Price: $9.99
Preferred Price: $8.99

Circle Designer Brads #112571
Regular Price: $4.43
Preferred Price: $3.99

Basic Jumbo Grommets #114348
Regular Price: $4.99
Preferred Price: $4.49

1/2 Inch Library Clips #112581
Regular Price: $4.43
Preferred Price: $3.99

Be sure to click on my store button on the right and grab these deals up b/f they are gone! You have till October 26, 2009 9:50 AM (MT)!!!

Stampin' Up Deal of the Week!

2009-10-13T21:00:00.006-06:00

During the month of October, Stampin' Up! is offering several discounted products as "Deals of the Week." No limits and no minimum purchase required.

I missed the first week on posting this here (go ahead, slap my wrist), but here is Deal of the Week #2, Sizzix Dies!!!

115961 - Perfect Setting Bigz XL die
Regular Price: $42.95
Deal Price: $25.99

114515 - Flower Burst Embosslits die
Regular Price: $11.95
Deal Price: $5.99

116760 - Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die
Regular Price: $39.95
Deal Price: $25.49

Deadline to order this week's deal? October 19, 2009 9:50 AM (MT)

So if you have thought about getting these dies, but just weren't sure . . you better grab them up NOW!!! Go ahead, get to my store link and start ordering! While you are there check out the CLEARANCE SECTION!!!

PPA11

2009-10-09T07:31:00.003-06:00

This week over at Paper Pal Arts we had a Color Challenge . . . 3 of my favorite colors right now w/ Stampin' Up!

This is what I came up with . . . I actually did 'no' stamping shockingly (other than the heart on the envelope), but still love the way it turned out!

Stampin' Up Wide Oval Punch
Stampin' Up Heart to Heart Punch
Stampin' Up Scallop Edge Punch
Stampin' Up Many Thanks Sizzlits Die
Stampin' Up Pumpkin Pie 1 1/4 Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
Stampin' Up Mistletoe Ribbon Originals (Mini Catalog)
Stampin' Up Texture Plates #4
Stampin' Up The More the Merrier (heart) Stamp Set

Card Share . . .

2009-09-26T19:48:00.000-06:00

Trying to get caught up on my posts and clean out my 'to post' folder so thought I would just do a quick 'card share' and be done w/ the 'cards'! Alot of these are using Stampin' Up products, I am sure you can spot some of them as I use them regularly! ENJOY!

2 photo sketch!

2009-09-25T16:43:00.000-06:00

Card Sketch!

2009-09-24T14:36:00.000-06:00

Happy Mail???

2009-09-23T19:25:00.001-06:00

I love Happy Mail . . don't you? I was recently in a swap where you had to make at least 2 handmade items for these swap, included some other stuff . . below is what I made to go to the recipients! I hope they liked them! I had fun making them that is for sure!

Stampin' Up Batty for You Stamp Set
Stampin' Up Basic Black Classic Ink
Stampin' Up My ABC's Standard Roller <---retired
Stampin' Up Perfect Plum Classic Ink

Stampin' Up Basic Black Classic Ink
Stampin' Up Batty for You Stamp Set
Stampin' Up Just Jawing Stamp Set

Stampin' Up Riding Hood Red Classic Ink
Stampin' Up Old Olive Classic Ink
Stampin' Up A Holly, Jolly Christmas Stamp Set

Stampin' Up Basic Black Classic Ink
Stampin' Up Batty for You Stamp Set
Stampin' Up Just Jawing Stamp Set

Butterfly Matchbox!

2009-09-22T19:20:00.000-06:00

A great way to give a little gift! This Matchbox XL die by Sizzix is SO cute people will love it!

Stampin' Up Matchbox Bigz XL Die
Stampin' Up Basic Black Classic Ink
Stampin' Up Great Friend Stamp Set
Stampin' Up Crystal Effects

A new sketch!

2009-09-21T13:18:00.000-06:00

K.I.S.S. - PPA8

2009-09-18T21:55:00.004-06:00

So I decided to take a stab at this week's challenge over on Paper Pal Arts . . it is K.I.S.S = Keep It Simple, Sweetie!

Well, if you know me . . . simple is NOT an easy task for me on some stuff. But this card came out pretty darn simple per my standards! I have kept up w/ PPA for a while now since my friend Erica mentioned it on her blog. I am LOVING it, thanks Erica!

Anyway, here is my card!

Stampin' Up Mistletoe Ribbon Originals
Stampin' Up Crystal Effects
Stampin' Up Real Red Classic Ink
Stampin' Up On Board Loads of Letters
Stampin' Up Merry Moments Designer Series Paper
Stampin' Up Soft Suede Classic Ink
Stampin' Up Cutter Kit - Distressing Tool
Stampin' Up Old Olive Cardstock
Stampin' Up Slit Punch

AND this is also based off one of my new card sketches . . . ENJOY!

Pumpkin Patch

2009-09-16T19:09:00.002-06:00

I love this Stampin' Up set! I think these little fellers are SO cute!

Stampin' Up Kiwi Swiss Classic Ink
Stampin' Up Soft Suede Classic Ink
Stampin' Up Dusty Durango Classic Ink
Stampin' Up Really Rust Classic Ink
Stampin' Up Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink
Stampin' Up Basic Black Classic Ink
Stampin' Up Pumpkin Patch Stamp Set
Stampin' Up Scallop Oval Punch
Stampin' Up Large Oval Punch
Stampin' Up Distressed Texture Plate

Blog Hopping Good Time!

2009-09-09T06:46:00.002-06:00

It's that time again! Another BLOG Hopping good time! This time w/ the summer over we have 'refreshed' our group. A few got busy w/ their lives and wanted a break, and a few wanted in . . so jump on board and hop along and meet our new circle!!!

The challenge this week . . STAMPING! You know I am all over that!

Sketch by: Julie Bonner

I stamped the title in 2-tone colors w/ Night of Navy Classic Ink & Chocolate Chip Classic Ink and cut them out separately to add more depth. The 'bys' in 'boys is stamped in Basic Black Classic Ink w/ the Jumbo Outline Alphabet Stamp Set and also cut out separately. The little deer is in the Chocolate Chip Classic Ink, as well as the little owl on the other side of the page. The 'gear's' on the background card stock is stamped w/ Basic Black Classic Ink, but dulled up by 'pre-stamping' it b/f applying it to the card stock.

The large 'clock' is stamped w/ VersaMark for a background clock on the black cardstock, then the 'saying' in Whisper White Craft Ink over it from the Sense of Time Stamp Set. The heart is stamped in Chocolate Chip Classic Ink from the Polka Dot Punches Stamp Set.

Stampin' Up VersaMark
Stampin' Up Chocolate Chip Classic Ink
Stampin' Up Night of Navy Classic Ink
Stampin' Up Whisper White Craft Ink
Stampin' Up Basic Black Classic Ink
Stampin' Up Forest Friends Stamp Set
Stampin' Up Polka Dot Punches Stamp Set
Stampin' Up Sense of Time Stamp Set
Stampin' Up Jumbo Outline Alphabet Stamp Set
Stampin' Up Heart to Heart Punch

So now that you have seen my project . . jump on over to Jana's Blog and check out her stamping idea's! Look for the Blog Hop Button and have fun hopping!

Crafty Mama Baggy Give Away!

2009-09-02T16:57:00.003-06:00

Want to win a ONE OF A KIND Crafty Mama Bag??? Here is your CHANCE, don't let it pass!!! Look at this B-U-T-FULL bag you could win!!!!

Now . . all you have to do is go to Crafty Mama's Blog and do the same as I did!!!

While you are there . . check THIS out! I have a bag design NAMED AFTER ME!! You guys all better buy one too! Tell her Shanna sent ya!! :)

Here is 'The Shanna Bag' design . . . basic . . . LOVE IT, BIG . . REALLY LOVE IT! Too bad this one is sold . . TO ME! Do you think I would let the FIRST EVER 'Shanna Bag' go into someone else's hands?? :) But you can TOTALLY get your OWN 'Shanna Bag' in her SHOP!!!

Mosi's 2nd Birthday!

2009-08-29T12:44:00.000-06:00

I found a Grommet Setter at a local yard sale here a few weeks ago for $5 with a bag full of Grommet's . . OF COARSE I had to use it on the first LO I do after purchasing it. I was excited.

Stampin' Up Scallop Edge Punch

Rome Layouts . . .

2009-08-27T12:36:00.001-06:00

Some layouts I did a while back . . for challenges, lifts . . sketches and such.

Lots and lots of distressing on this one . . .

Stampin' Up Spiral Punch

Fall AG Swap

2009-08-26T12:30:00.000-06:00

This was a Fall AG swap . . I did journal coasters, w/ my coasters from my good buddy! :)

Stampin' Up Creamy Caramel Classic Ink
Stampin' Up More Mustard Classic Ink
Stampin' Up Kiwi Kiss Classic Ink
Stampin' Up Really Rust Classic Ink
Stampin' Up Close to Cocoa Classic Ink

Sweeter than apple pie!

2009-08-25T12:27:00.000-06:00

Yep, another swap item . .

Stampin' Up Real Red Classic Ink
Stampin' Up Tart & Tangy Stamp Set
Stampin' Up One Smart Cookie Stamp Set

Inchies . . .

2009-08-24T10:36:00.002-06:00

Lots of swap stuff coming up . . I went crazy signing up for some, still not sure why . . but can't wait to get them back!

Stampin' Up Soft Suede Classic Ink
Stampin' Up Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink
Stampin' Up One Smart Cookie Stamp Set
Stampin' Up Tart & Tangy Stamp Set

Card Sketch!

2009-08-10T09:42:00.000-06:00

Bucket Bouquet!

2009-08-07T09:32:00.000-06:00

I did this as a challenge and LOVED it! I have been wanting to do these little button bouquets for a while and the challenge pushed me to do it. I took it a step farther and made a little bucket for my desk w/ upside down clothespins to hold pictures and artwork from my baby boys! This would be cute for a gift idea!

DCWV Green Stack Challenge

2009-08-05T09:18:00.000-06:00

I did this layout a while back for a DCWV Green Stack Challenge . . I LOVE the way it came out!

Sympathy Cards

2009-08-04T22:02:00.002-06:00

I absolutely HATE making these type of cards . . I never seem to know what 'color' or 'design', etc . . but thank gosh for sympathy stamps or I would REALLY be in trouble!

This time I needed to make TWO . . so why not just bust out 2 to match, super easy . . .

Stampin' Up Word Window Punch
Stampin' Up Close to Cocoa Classic Ink Pad
Stampin' Up Bella Rose PP <---Retired
Stampin' Up Kindred Spirits Stamp Set

Dream Big!

2009-08-04T10:05:00.000-06:00

Did this for a Cricut Challenge just using 'the Cricut' . . I needed that b/c I have neglected my baby bug for some time now! It is good to have her dusted off. I used the new Lyrical Letters cart for the font and George's star shapes!

Monkey Business!

2009-08-03T10:02:00.000-06:00

I absolutely LOVE this paper!!!

You still have time!!!

2009-08-02T11:09:00.006-06:00

You still have time for the wonderful Summer Cookout Kit from Stampin' Up! and Country Living! AND right now this kit is 40% off!

Beginning August 1, the Country Living Summer Cookout Kit is being offered at a 40 percent discount--making it just $14.95! And with plenty of summer left to celebrate, it's a great time to take advantage of this huge discount. The Summer Cookout Refill is also still available at its regular price of $9.95.

Dates: June 15 - August 31, 2009 or while supplies last

Promotion Details:
This summer, Stampin' Up! partnered with Country Living magazine to create a unique craft kit. You will love how it helps you create special memories with a fun and convenient, coordinated summer barbeque!

The exclusive Country Living Summer Cookout Kit includes the following products:
* 8 die-cut table tents (2 each of 4 colors)
* Die-cut components, bamboo skewers, and envelopes to create 8 shish kabob invitations
* 12 die-cut coasters (3 each of 4 colors)
* 16 die-cut tags (4 each of 4 colors)
* 24 12" x 12" printed food wrapper sheets (12 each of 2 colors)
* 4 printed recipe cards
* 5 yards linen thread
* Ruby Red Classic Stampin' Spot
* Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot
* Dig In stamp set (item number 116700)

Check out the Kit Contents flyer HERE!

Check out the above flyer HERE!

Growing Up Promotion!

2009-08-02T11:03:00.002-06:00

A few Growing Up Promotions with Stampin' Up!

Dates: August 1-31, 2009

Promotion Details:
Spend $35 on stamp sets from the Growing Up section of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (pages 74-90) and receive a FREE package of Designer buttons--a $7.95 value! Eligible buttons are listed below.

Dates: August 1 - September 30, 2009

Promotion Details:
Purchase the brand-new Décor Elements Growth Chart, only available August 1-September 30, and as an added bonus, receive a free applicator tool with your purchase (a $1.95 value).

Check out the flyer for these wonderful promotions HERE!

A new sketch!

2009-08-02T09:32:00.000-06:00

Swap Items!

2009-07-30T12:11:00.005-06:00

See I DID do something . . . granted not much, but the due date MADE ME! LMAO! I hope to get back into the swing of things really soon! I totally need to update my blog w/ all the cool new stuff from Stampin' Up! So check back soon!

The All About Boys Stack Swap . .

Stampin' Up! Soft Suede Classic Ink
Stampin' Up! Sweet Celebrations Stamp Set

The Green Stack Swap . . .

Stampin' Up! Basic Black Classic Ink
Stampin' Up! Close to Cocoa Classic Ink
Stampin' Up! Sweet Celebrations Stamp Set

A 'Bug' Swap . . .

Stampin' Up! Bugs & Kisses Stamp Set
Stampin' Up! Green Galore Classic Ink

Blog Hop Time Again . . .

2009-07-22T06:15:00.005-06:00

Ok, so TOTALLY aside from the fact that I ran off and left my blog for several weeks and neglected it . . . Yes, I know . . . I am terrible . . you don't have to tell me! It is still 'blog hop' time . . .

The challenge this week was hidden journaling! Since . . I have been scarce in my scrapbook room as well as on my blog - SEE I wasn't just doing lots of crafty stuff and not sharing, I just wasn't doing anything scrap related at all . . feel better? :)
Anyway . . . I decided to pull out an oldie and repost it. This is from my pregnancy album (3 years ago) . .

The first page has hidden pictures (my weight on a scale b/c I wouldn't believe it later at how much I gained w/ the boys (we will leave that hidden for a reason)) and journaling tucked under that picture. Journaling mainly about how I felt that month, that week. A few days after that picture was taken was when I had my beautiful boys!

This second page has more journaling under the picture w/ brackets . . .

So now that you have seen my project, find the Blog Hop button on the right side of my blog at the top and jump on along following everyones buttons! HAVE FUN & happy scrapping!

So Sorry Baby . . .

2009-06-26T13:22:00.002-06:00

Been waiting to scrap these as I didn't know what to do w/ them. I didn't have many pictures b/c well . . . it was a really short outing. LOL! I like how it turned out!

Stampin' Up! Spiral Punch
Stampin' Up! Heart to Heart Punch
Stampin' Up! Slit Punch
Stampin' Up! Summer Sun Classic Ink
Stampin' Up! Whisper White Craft Ink
Stampin' Up! Bashful Blue Classic Ink
Stampin' Up! Top Note Die
Stampin' Up! Sweet Celebrations Stamp Set
Stampin' Up! Cutter Kit

The 'stamped' circles are with a toilet paper roll!

Got Swaps?

2009-06-24T10:33:00.002-06:00

Some latest, (ok well 'not so latest' . . just taken me forever to get them posted) swaps I have been in. Got addicted to 'Ticket Stub' Swaps for a while . . . LOL!
And this one, a new fave . . . a Dictionary/Music Sheet Swap . . do anything as a item you would like, just has to include Sheet Music or a Dictionary cutting.

Halloween Layout

2009-06-24T09:45:00.005-06:00

Trying to get some of those dreaded 'Holiday Layouts' done . . .

Stampin' Up! Spiral Punch

Twinkie Boys . . .

2009-06-24T09:37:00.003-06:00

This is 'sorta' a scraplift and 'sorta' my own work . . . LOVE this pp, still have alot of it to use up!

Blog Hoppin' Again!

2009-06-17T06:59:00.008-06:00

This round we all did a sketch from Got Sketch by Valerie Salmon!

Valerie Salmon's sketches are for personal use only and not for the purpose of publication submissions, contest entries, design team projects, class projects, and design templates.

Here is what I did . . I changed it a 'bit' and made it a 2 pager! Love the outcome!

Stampin' Up! On Board Loads of Letters

ETA - I am having to upload these pictures through Photobucket b/c my computer is turning pictures weird, then Blogger as well, if you click on the picture you should be able to see it all. Sorry folks!

So now that you have seen my project jump on over to Andrea's Blog and browse then find the Blog Hop button on her side bar and keep on hoppin'!!!

Top Note Die = Purse Card?

2009-06-05T16:36:00.003-06:00

Saw this the other day and HAD to try it out immediately! Love it, so cute and super duper easy!

Stampin' Up! Bella Rose DSP <----retiring, get it NOW!
Stampin' Up! Simple Friendship Stamp Set
Stampin' Up! Riding Hood Red Classic Ink <-----retiring, get it NOW!
Stampin' Up! Sizzix Top Note Die