Hand Stamped Embellishment Swap/Moxie Fab Challenge

Today I spent some time carfting to make my little gifits for a handmade embellishment swap over at Cooking UP Scrapbooking.  To package the swap goodies I use craft bags and stamped tags for them in coordinating colors.  This was perfect to use up scraps of paper that I had laying on my table. 

For the embellishments I use Papertrey Ink Friendship Jar Die and added a copic colored flower and tag to each jar.  Then I made coordinating flowes to go along with them.  Of cours a bow and buttons finsished these adorable embellishments.  This was perfect because the Moxie Fab Challenge was to use markers on your projects. 

Hope everyone enjoys! 

PTI Button Challenge

Today's PTI challenge was to use buttons in a unique way.  I used buttons to make a tie for my PTI wish list.  These little note pads are so cute and yet so handy.  I use them all the time! 

Products:

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink

Stamps: Papertrey Ink

Markers: Copic

PTI Anniversary challenges....

Hello everyone....

I've spent the past few minutes doing something I hate to do in my craft room.  (and it wasn't cleaning!)  A very dear friend of mine has been having some struggles and dealing with ageing and ill family members and on top of surgeries and nursing homes and trying to take care of everything her Grandmother passed away yesterday.  So I've spent the last hour making a very special sympath card.  This wonder friend sent me this beautiful Tim Holtz, Natures Elements stamp set on Monday for my Birthday and I wanted to use it to make her card.  Thanks you so much for the beutiful stamps and perfect card for my BIG day! 

Traci, I'm so sorry for your loss and know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. 

I started with the PTI challenge to use one of the designers favorite color combos.  I came as close as I could to Betsy Veldman's color choices and also lifted her beautiful design for the card.  Thanks Betsy for the inspiration.  You made this job a little easier. 

I used my score pal to add texture to the background, then stamped the images and cut them out.  I mounted the images on a Spellbiners Die cut and added a sentiment fromm PTI's last years Anniversary Set.

Make it Monday Cards

Let's Capture Our Memories

Is one of those places I just love to hang out at.  As a matter of fact a waste alot of time on the internet just being chatty with the LCOM fabulous girls!  I would love for you to stop by and check out LCOM you will be inspired by all the activity and not one but 2 awesome blogs. 

First, the sketch blog offers great sketches and weekly inspiration.  With a brand new team soon to be announced. 

And second, the card blog offers fun weekly card challenges. 

And lastly there is a fabulous contest going on where you could win a $25. gift certificate to the LCOM store.  Check it out HERE!

Hope to see you there!

Webster's February Guest Designer!

I am absolutely overwhelmed, nervous, exited that Webster's asked me to guest design for them this month.  I can't even tell you how fun it's been using some of their new lines as well as stamps. Spring Market is so fresh and pretty, quite a nice break from the weather we've been having.  And Trendsetter is just over the top crafty girl fabulous!  Here is a sneak peak of what you will see  in the Webster's Gallery tonight along with an apron and gift set.  

I also want to take a moment to congratulate the new Webster's design team.  I for one can't wait to see what they did this month. 

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you take some time and join me over at the Webster's site for some fabulous inspiration form their new design team, as well as monthly challenges that could land you some of the new fabulous Webster's goodies.  And let us not forget sneak peaks of all the new CHA winter releases. 

Stay warm and safe,
Joyce

It's a Moxie Fab Day!

And I've created this card for the Neutrals Color Challenge for Color Inspiration for Card Makers Week in the Moxie Fab World. 

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop

New Year's Resolution



With the new year comes a clean slate along with many resolutions. This month's blog hop challenge

involves you challenging yourself to use a Papertrey stamp set that has yet to see ink or even one that

might be collecting a little dust! Go through your stash and see what little used treasure it might hold. If

you are in need of inspiration for your chosen set, feel free to utilize the gallery posted in the side bar of

each set's sale page on our website, or go to the Previous Countdown page on Nichole's blog where

each set is organized by month of release. 2011 is the year where what's old is new again!

I decided to use my Autumn Abundance Stamp Set to make a Think of You card for a friend who is ill.  The paper is the beautiful Webster's Pages Spring Market.

You can play along with today's blog hop challenge by posting your card on Nicole's Blog by 11pm tonight. 

Thanks so much for hopping by and see you next time! 

My newest addition....

to my scraproom. 

My daughters friend fixed it up for me and painted it.  It's actually crackled painted but it's hard to see that in the photo. The knobs are original although he had to use new screws to attach them.  I love how you can seee the dove tailing f the drawers.  Thanks Justin, I love it!

Hello and a knitting roll.

Hello everyone and Happy New Year!

It feels like so long since I've posted, but everyone needs a vacation.  Actually I think I need a vacation from my vacation.  We ventured to Florida to Universal Studios and Adventure Islands to visit the new Harry Potter park.  It was the perfect time of year to go to miss all the crowds and we never had to wait longer then a few minutes at any ride.  Which made it a spectacular trip.  Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate very much and we were in winter clothes all week.  No winter tan to be found here.  But at least it wasn't snowing. 

Today I finished a project.  I've been so into teaching myself how to sew lately.  I love finding cute little projects to make for my friends.  This one is for a special friend to just randomly is very kind and generous so I thought I would surprise her with a little gift.  It's not perfect, but it is made with love and I know she will see that.  I made her a knitting needle holder.  The first picture is of it flat.  There are 3 layers of different size pockets to hold several needles.  The the top fold down and you role it up to store or carry your projects without loosing the needles.  I'll ask her for some feed back before I make the next one and see if I can perfect the pockets before the next one.  Isn't the fabric so pretty.  Most of it is Moda and made from a few fat quarters and scraps from other projects. 

I found another use for my Clip it Up Jumbo.  Here I draped it with fabric and it's the perfect higth to take photos of small projects. 

CHA sneak peaks are in full swing.  If you haven't stopped by the Webster's site and blog your missing out on some of the best new lines of the year.  Spring Market is already released and there are giveaways for their CHA releases going on now in the forum. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Moxie Fab World Tuesday Trigger and Etsy update.

This week is just flying by.  Honestly I didn't think I'd be posting much getting ready for vacation but I couldn't resist this weeks Tuesday Trigger at Moxie Fab World. 

This is the trigger.

Boy do I wish I could make a cake that looke dlike that!  But alas, I'll have to settle for paper projects like this..

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink

Ribbon: Offrey

Flower: Bazzil Basics

Stamp: Papertrey Ink

other: sewing

And finally todays Etsy update is my cute little trinket bag and pin cushion. 

Brave Girls Club Soul Restoration Projects

Today I started gathering supplies to make my kit for the Brave Girls Club Soul Restorations Class.  My first project is the bag.  I made 2 bags, the green one is for my friend Ellen who I also made a pin cushion to match.  And the other one is mine.  If you should need one for your class shoot me an email and I would be happy to make one for you if you pay for the materials ($5.) and shipping to you. 

One more for today, this one is for my friend Andrea. 

I'm so excited for this class.  I can't wait for it to start even though I'll be on vacation for a few days at the beginning.  I'll jump right back in as soon as I get home.

Happy New Year!

We are in just recoup mode here.  Everyone is just relaxing so I took the opportunity to play with some pretty paper and the new Unity/Webster's stamps.  I made these cards in honor of the original Webster's DT. 

and this one is a digi version with Webster's Sweet Season. 

Thanks for stopping by and Happy New Year!

PTI Princess Banner Challenge/LCOM final challenge

I used the cricut and die cut the angels and Peace letters.  Then tied them with tule and added some paint and gliter to give dimension to the angels. 
It's been a slow blogging the past weeks as the holiday festivities took over.  And this week I've decided to take a break from paper and do a sewing project.  I've started piecing a scarf.  I love how it's turning out and will be back with the finished product hopefully before vacation. 

Then the second week of January I will be heading to sunny Florida with my daughter.  I can't wait for the warmer weather.  Thanks so much for stopping by and I'll get back to posting much more after the holidays. 

I hope your Christmas was full of joy and Happy New Year!

Oh Happy Day!

Yesterday afternoon I had this kind of odd message from Dena whom is the community coordinator at Webster's Pages.  She asked for my phone number, which I was more then happy to share.  Thinking there may have been an issue with my order.  So I sent her my number and shortly after she called.  (I love being able to put a voice to a name, and her's is so sweet!)  Anyway, she asked me if I would Guest DT for February!  I'm drop dead, jumping up and down, beaming with excitement! 

Not only is it Webster's Pages, the most absolute drop dead gorgeous! Webster's now has STAMPS and digi elements that are so easy to use but I will also get to work with their brand new mid-winter release.  You can see how GORGEOUS it is Webster's Pages Blog where there are a few samples up.  This line will be available for purchase for Christmas! (and ships January 3rd!) 

Thanks for letting me share my excitement!

So last week....

I shared with you some of the fun projects from Webster's Pages blog challenge, but I didn't show you them all.  This weekend I had a cookie party and to decorate I used all the pink Webster's papers I could find.  I don't think I've ever seen prettier snowflakes!  It all started with the fabulous recipe box I shared with you yesterday.....

Then I added some vintage printed recipe cards that I embellished with the new Webster's Digi lines.  Gorgeous!  I didn't stop there, this cute dress form needed in on the excitement of the holidays so I dressed her up with a pretty Websters apron and lovely bloom.

Could we stop there.....of course not........it isn't a party with out favors!

and you can't eat without pretty embellished napkins!

A snowflake scented candle (I know, I didn't know they had a scent either, but this one is really pleasing!)

and finally a few place cards for each kind of cookie we were making.

(this is Webster's digi btw!)

The table scape before cookies...

and the table after cookies!

We made 9 different kinds, and one kind of gluten free. 

Thanks for stopping by and sharing in all my Holiday fun!

Merry Christmas!

Deck the Halls.....

Welcome to the Fantaublous Cricut Deck the HallsBlog Crawl!  We wanted to share with you some fun ways to Deck Your Halls for the Holidays.  We keep our holidays very traditional and one of the things my guests leave with is a bag of homemade goodies.  This year I hosted a cookie party for my family and friends where we spent an afternoon of baking cookies and sharing some holiday cheer!  Each guest left with a ton of cookies and I had each guest write their recipe on one of these cards to keep in my matching recipe box.  The cookies looked so beautiful all set out on the table with the name tags and recipes at each plate.  I didn't have to do much decorating for this party as the cookies took center stage. 

Materials:

Recycled Box

Webster's Pages Papers

Webster's Pages Digi elements

Assorted Embellishments

Vintage Recipe Cards from Free Printables.com

Cricut Cartridge When It's Cold Outside

1. Andrea:

2. Angela:

3. Angji:

4. Brenda:

5. Candace:

6. Cathy:

7. Elsa:

8. Erin:

9. Helen:

10. Jamie:

11. Jean:

12. Jennifer:

13. Jill:

14. Jordan:

15. Joyce: -----YOU ARE HERE!-----

16. Kate: ----YOU GO HERE!

17. Leigh:
18. Leinad:

19. Lori:

20. Melin:

21. Michelle:

22. Penny:

23. Robin:

24. Saundra:

25. Sharon:

26. Sherri:

Thanks so much for joining our blog crawl!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Webster's Christmas!

Webster's Pages is having a week long inspiration event.  Along with the premier of their new digi lines.  I've been playing along with some of their inspiration challenges and just thought I would share them with you here as well.

Happy December!

Let the holiday festivities begin.  I get so excited this time of year.  I love all the Christmas glitter and glam but also love the simple things.  Like putting up the tree, snowmen, hot cocoa and of course all the craft inspiration that is just over flowing this time of year. 

I'm going to put down my vampire books (ok may just a chaper a day!) and switch into full Christmas mode.  I have plans for a very simple Christmas this year.  All my gift's are purchased except my husband, and he is so hard I have no idea what to get.  I plan on hosting a Christmas cooking swap where the girls can just get together and bake our favorite cookies and eat pizza drink wine.  And just relax and enjoy the season. 

I'm exited to be featured on Etsy treasures today. Today's treasure is all about gift wrapping so be sure to check it out here.  And this is my item. 

I did get crafty already this week and made a mini album so I can just add a daily picture and have our December memories all in one place. 

Thanks for stopping by and Merry Christmas!

Happy Monday!

I hope your week is starting off splendidly!  We still don't know what we are doing for Thanksgiving so if you have extra seats at your table....LOL

Today I wanted to share with you a lo I did last night with Bella Blvd Lovely. 

Today's Etsy Update

I was so excited, my gift bag kit was featured in the Etsy treasury yesterday. 

You can see the treasury HERE, it's fully of pretty blue snowflake stuff!

and today I finally got to play with the Papertrey Ink holiday fillers and made this cute little package of hot cocoa tags.  My inspiration was simple, I walked out to the mailbox and there were snow flurries!

Thanks for stopping by and have a nice cup of cocoa with lots of marshmellows and enjoy the beginning of colder weather.