Sending Birthday Wishes

Stamps:  Everyday Button Bits, Background Basics Text Style

Paper: Kraft, Vintage Cream, Melon Berry
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Angel Pink

Other:  Mellon Berry Vintage Buttons, Offray Ribbon, jute

Challenges: 
Compose a Card with Becky 
A Spoon Full of Sugar  
Crazy for Challenges ( I didn't have a lollipop to use, but remember those cherry lolli pops that came on green plastic with 2 cherry pops? Yum!)

MMSC39, SSC, C4C21, ssnotime124, cardvarks, TSS

MMSC38

Recipe:
Stamps: In Bloom-PTI, Autumn Abundance Sentiment-PTI
Cardstock: DCWV,
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black
Other: jewels Melissa Frances, Assorted markers - Copics, spica; spellbinders dies, copic airbrush, offray ribbon

Happy Mail Day!

Today I got not one but 2 packages in the mail. 

The first was the Valentine swap on the PTI messages boards.  Nadine sent me a yummy  box of chocolates from the Aloha state of Hawaii.  And this adorable card.  And notice the little hearts on the envy.  Very cute!  Thank you Nadine!

And the second was the wimsey jar swap on Tally Scrapper. My jar partner was Kathy and she sent me this jar filled with all kinds of goodies.  Thank you Kathy!

PTI January Blog Hop~The Total Package

The challenge:
During this month's release there was a lot of chatter about the interior of cards and how they don't
always get the attention they need. This month's challenge is to create a card that has the "total
package". Create any style card you can dream up, then take it the next step. Embellish the interior
and adorn the envelope. You might even want to add a little something to the back of the card! Be sure
to take photos of ever aspect so we can all be inspired with what you create! We can't wait to see what
you make!

My Take: 
I had so much fun with this challenge!  I used stamps, copic air brush, spicas and of course my favorite PTI stamp set Vintage Picnic. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the hop!

Recipe:
Stamps: Vintage Picnic - Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: Kraft, Red Cover stock
Patterned Paper: Storytellers Americana
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black
Other: star jewels, Assorted markers - Copics, spica; spellbinders dies, copic airbrush, offray ribbon

Ha!

I was just thinking about a few friends tonight and wanted to get some cards out to them. I couldn't resist coloring this one that my dork friend Karen sent to me.

I used this sketch from Sketches by Tamara #103.  Thanks for a fun sketch Tamara! 

PTI Princesses Challenge

Anya was first up to post a challenge for the blogging group for this year. She chose a beautiful photo for a color challenge. You can read more about the challenge on Anya's Blog

and this is my take on the challenge:

Recipe:
Stamps: In Bloom, Birthday Basics - Papertrey Ink
Cardstock: Vintage Cream- Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: Amy Butler K&Co
Ink: Momento
Other: PTI Vintage Buttons; Assorted markers - Copics, spica; jute twine, tag punch

Sending My Love

I visited the 12 days of tags at The Classroom and was inspired to use some paints on my card today. I found my sketch at Crazy 4 Challenges C4C20 and this is what I came up with.

I started by mixing a dolop of MM waterslide paint, and Adirondack Lights snowcap paint and brushed on thickly. Then I use the PTI winter swirls snowflake stamps to lift some of the paint. I cleaned the snowflakes off between each use on a baby wipe. I let it dry completely and then added my Bobunny rubons, hearts and sentiment and ribbon. I finished the card by punching a strip of pp with the swiss cheese punch.

Cardstock: PTI
PP: Sweet Talk
Stamps: CTMH Say it in Style, PTI Winter Swirls, Studio G
Ink: Memento
Accessories: Offray ribbon, Bobunny rub-ons, PTI Vintage Button raspberry fizz, jute, rectangle nesties, EK swiss cheese punch.

The Gypsy Spot Challenge

Do you love playing with your cricut pal? If so check out the Gypsy Spot for a great black and gold challenge and win awesome prizes. Like the new cricut carts. Awesome!

Midnight Madness Week #37 (MMSC37)

This weeks sketch:


This is my take on the sketch!

Weekend scrapaway vacation....

I haven't posted much lately simple because I've been busy looking at all the CHA sneak peaks. Link me up to your favorites so I don't miss any. Hehehe!

And also have been cleaning my scraproom and packing for a weekend scrapaway vacation. How cool is that! I'm so excited to be leaving for the Pocono's in the morning. I'll be back next week with hopefully some fun things to share.

Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by.

My Scrapbook Nook

Check out the awesome kit and blog hop going on at My Scrapbook Nook. I so want this PinkPaisley Paper and it's all in this kit.

XOXO Girls First Challenge

XOXO Girls posted the first challenge. If you haven't visited XOXO blog be sure to check it out. It's a blog set up entirely for your inspiration and designed so you can scraplift without feeling guilty. Very Cool! Thanks XOXO girls for a fun challenge!

This is the lo I lifted:


And this is my lo:


Thanks for stopping by, and have a great weekend!

My Scrap Space.....

My scrap space as it looks today, with project started on my work space.


A Collage of some of my storage.



There is always an open door to fellow scrappers.

Crop Alert!!!!

Happy New Year Everyone!
Serendipity Scrapbooks is starting this year off right with one of our amazingly fun crops. Come join us January 22nd-24th for a crop unlike any other we have had before. The Design Team has once again worked hard to bring you some totally hip and fashion inspired challenges that will get you strutting your scrapbooking skills.
Our "Fashion on a Dime" Challenges will help you use up some of that not so new but still fashionable stuff in your stash. Pre Crop Challenges will be posted Jan 15th and Crop Challenges will be posted Friday the 22nd and finished projects loaded by noon your time Monday, the 24th.
See you on the red carpet!

I added a blinkie with the link on my sidebar. You'll have to register so be sure to do that early, and don't forget to say I sent you on your first post for the contest I blogged about a few posts down. Hope to see you there!

Using up scraps....

seems to be the theme of the day. So today I made 2 cards using the techniques on Nicole Heady's blog (Papertrey Ink)

Serendipity Scrapbooks

One of my favorite hang outs is having an awesome contest this month and I want YOU to win! Stop by Serendipity Scrapbooks and register for the message board and start posting. You will love all the inspiration you find! Then go to this POST and post that I sent you, once you do that you are all set. The prizes are pretty cool and right from your wish list. How cool is that!
See you there!

The details:
Want $20, $30, $40 or even $50 of goodies off your wishlist for FREE???? This contest could be just the thing for you.

January through Feb. 28th we will be having the Wishes come true Contest, where there will be drawings for goods off your wishlist.

See how to particpate in this contest:

1. Register in the store and start making your wishlist
2. Register in the forum - Post in the New Members checkin thread and then post a minimum of 9 other times on our message board.
3. If you were invited Please make note in your New Members checkin thread who invited you. Then start inviting others.
4. For each person you invite and they complete these requirements you will be added to the drawings again.

-The first drawing for the $20 wishlist give away will happen when 25 new Registered members complete the above requirements

-The Second drawing for the $30 wishlist give away will happen when 30 more new members complete the requirements

-The third drawing for the $40 wishlist give away will happen when 40 more new members complete the requirements

-The Fourth drawing for the $50 wishlist give away will happen when 50 more new members complete the requirements

When we reach 1000 new members in the forum there will be another $50 drawing and ALL registered memebers in the forum will receive a FABULOUS digital/printable downloadable kit for FREE!!

PLUS when we reach the first 50 new members (827 total members) All registered forum members will get a bonus downloadable/printable item. Then when we reach 902 new members ANOTHER downloadable gift.

Lets get busy and start inviting new members: Tweet it, Facebook it, Blog about it and just start sharing about our forum
**Your name stays in for ALL drawings and you be able to continue having your name added for all new members that mention you invited them and complete the requirements.
**Wishlist giveaway items will be picked by store owner from your Wishlist and sent within a week of each drawing.[/color]

Starting member total 777 as of Jan. 1st

I look like a Marshmallow

Hockey anybody?

Stamps: House Mouse Mice on Ice, PTI Birthday Basics
Ink: Momento
Color: Copic Markers, airbrush system and colored pencils with odorless mineral spirits.

My final 12 tags photo.

I need a photographer, or maybe one of those natural light things, but thanks for stopping by.

I just realized that day 2 is missing from the final photo but I can't seem to put my hands on it. I had to reorganize my scrap room for the new air compressor. I can never find anything after I clean. But I guess it's not a bad thing if it's only one tag that is unaccounted.

12 Days of Tags~ Day 7

12 Days of Tags~ Day 11

12 Days of Tags~ Day 6

12 Days of Tags~ Day 12

I know it's taking me a while to finish the last 3 tags but had to wait to get some stuff and still don't have everything but going to try to get them all made so I can send my email.

Valentine's in full swing.

There is a fun card swap at Papertrey Ink that I am participating in. I'm not going to show the card but wanted to add a little treat to send along with it so I made this cute little card makers treat box. I didn't use a tutorial but did get the idea from the post on Nicole Heady's blog. Topping Box I had to make my box with a 5" base but used the same idea. I made the box because a PTI friend Ted posted a challenge on his blog. You can see the challenge and what other made HERE . The container contains ribbon, buttons, chipboard valentine shapes and valentine jewels. All the embellishments for some perfect Valentine cards.
Click image for larger view.

PTI December Blog Hop

The Challenge:
This special addition of our monthly Blog Hop is all about inspiration! the holiday season will be coming
to a close and before you put away all those decorations, take a closer look and see if you can gain
paper crafting inspiration from any of them! Whether it be an ornament from your Christmas tree or an
elegant pattern found on your menorah, transfer that beauty onto paper with some of your favorite
supplies! Create a card or other type of project that reflects some of the holiday spirit found in your
home for your challenge this month! Be sure to include a photo of your inspiration piece along with your
project so we can see how you interpreted it! We look forward to seeing your masterpieces!
I took my inspiration for an antique ornament from my bowl sitting on my end table.

and made this quick card for my husband to give to me! And he asked me for a card last minute....but it was well worth it because in the card he put the money for me to order a set of 72 copics! I can't wait to get them.


If you just happen to stop by today and want to hop along you can visit the Papertrey Ink forum to find a thread for tonights hop!

Wishing you all a joyous holiday season!

Thanks for stopping by.

MMSC33

Sketch Challenge:

My spotted Canary prize pack arrived!!!

And oh what a prize it is! This is a picture of everything. I'll add close up pics as I look at all the goodies and put them away. I'm so excited!

Gift Card Holder

Stamps: Rubberstamp Tapestry
Ink: Memento
Markers: Spica
Ribbon: Offray

Tag Day 10

Tag Day 8

Cut Out Cookies

Ashlyn wanted to make some cookies for school. So we made some cut outs and some M&M. We love making colored decorations and making a mess. Here are just a few of our treasures.

Seasons Greetings

1. Sheetload of Cards Dec 09~show us your sheetload
2. the cuttlebug spot

Tag Day 4 & 5

This is a stretch from the yummy tags on Tim's blog, but it sure was fun playing with these new embellishments last night.

I want to also give a shout out to Cathy at the Classroom store. What a huge help she was today. Thanks Cathy! http://ellenhutson.typepad.com/the_classroom_new/ they not only helped me with all my questions, they even gave me a call back with some details on using copic marker ink instead of buying additional alcohol ink. What a great tip!