Scrap With Suzy

2 Cards :)

2012-02-11T17:20:00.001-05:00

I've been working on design team projects that I can't share today - although I'd love too! But I *do* have quick (but cute I think) cards I've made for a few challenges.

First up, inspired by the sketch at Card Positioning Systems:

I flipped the sketch on it's side and used scraps from my *favorite* Authentique's "Uncommon" line. I added a few liquid pearls, too!

Next, is a card inspired by the sketch at Frosted Designs. I just loved the layout and stuck close to it!

I'm just now joining the 21st century and am the owner of a Martha Stewart scoreboard. What did I do without it?? I am addicted to these little rosettes! The Throwback Thursday challenge at My Creative Time (where my "be my valentine" sentiment comes from) is to use a bug, so I've used the cutest little bee from Create a Critter.

I'm also entering this cute at Pumpkin Spice for using "my style" of layering, patterned papers and a die cut for the "love" challenge.

I hope everyone is having a great Saturday! My hubby is taking me to dinner and a movie tonight. I talked him into "The Vow" :)

Mom

2012-02-10T23:41:00.001-05:00

My layout "mojo" has been missing this week. So busy at school and everyday life getting in the way of my scrapbooking time :) I did, however, make a clean and simple layout tonight for the Basic Grey sketch challenge:

(click to view larger)

I used my new "Little Black Dress" papers and embellishments. This is my Mom and I posing at my wedding. It's been a while since I worked on that album! It was a nice change of pace.

TGIF! I hope to make a couple more layouts this weekend :)

Today's the Day! :)

2012-02-07T06:00:00.002-05:00

Good morning! I'm so excited that I'm being introduced at Quick Quotes today :) I would love if you stopped over!

Be sure become a follower of the Quick Quotes blog so you can meet the rest of the new design team (they rock!) and not miss any of the new releases from CHA.

Thank you so much Rhonda for inviting me to the Quick Quotes team! :) I'm so honored to be a part of it.

Have a great day everyone! :)

Folded Flower Tutorial :)

2012-02-04T06:00:00.001-05:00

It's my turn for a tutorial on The Paper Variety's blog today. I'm showing you how to make a fun folded flower embellishment. Pop over see!

Isn't that pretty? I layered my folded flower onto a die cut doily and added it to my embossed, white card base. I'm loving the pink, grey, and white color combination.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

I'm also sharing this card at Cardz TV's "think pink" challenge.

Have a great Saturday!! :)

Cards Times Two :)

2012-02-03T21:18:00.000-05:00

I created 2 cards tonight using sketches at Cards Positioning Systems:

The first one is a landscape fold card for Valentine's Day :)

I used an awesome calendar stamp set by Jillibean Soup to create my February scallop square, with a brad on the 14th ;) Papers are "Lost & Found: Union Square" by My Minds Eye.

The second card is a portrait style card using this sketch:

I used American Crafts' "Springtime" collection, including a fussy cut flower from their fabric paper. Loved working with that!

I'm also entering this card at Frosted Designs for using twine - that's "Caribbean" from The Twinery! What I wouldn't give to be on the beach right about now ;)

What a week! Glad it's the weekend, how about you?

Flashback Friday

2012-02-03T17:32:00.001-05:00

Although the below card makes me cringe, I love the challenges at Flashback Fridays. How fun it is to look back and see how our crafting style has evolved :)

This week's theme is "black and white". I dug through the archives and found this gem:

Circa March 2009.

Yikes.. check out the staples! And... I do love that pop of color, but red and gold with black and white.. really Suzanne?

Things I like:

1. That fabulous camera angle.. just kidding ;)

2. The vellum.. I should break that out again sometime.

3. That I embellished the inside (even with the hideous corner punch lol!)

And the best part.. IT'S FRIDAY! :)

I thought this week would never end lol.

2012-02-01T06:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning! February already?? With the first of the month, brings a new challenge at The Paper Variety! And we've got a fun sketch for you designed by our very own Abby!

Isn't that fun?!

Our sponsor this week is My Scraps & More.

Let me tell you Tammy ROCKS! :)

Our prize for this challenge is a fabulous Authentique paper kit. Authentique is one of my favorite new paper companies! See some of my Authentique layouts HERE.

Here is my take on Abby's sketch:

These are candids of my hubby and I before his sister's wedding in Colorado. Can you believe our 8 year old niece took these pics? I love them!

I had to use Imaginisce's "Berrylicious" collection when I saw the funny face my hubby was making in this bottom pic. Such a ham!! :)

Thanks for stopping by today!! Be sure to check out THE PAPER VARIETY today and everyday through the 15th for daily sketch inspiration and tutorials -- and to link up your own take ;)

Have a great week!!

Critter Valentines :)

2012-02-01T05:30:00.013-05:00

The theme this week at Cricut Cardz is VALENTINES! Use any cartridge you'd like and make a sweet lovey dovey card for someone. I could not resist my beloved Create a Critter cartridge for this one. And deciding which critter to use was impossible, so I made a 4 card set :)

Aren't the adorable? I used Bo Bunny's "Crush" 6x6 pad to make these little square notecards. I used My Creative Time's "You Had Me at Chocolate" stamp set.

Here are some close ups:

Which one is your favorite?

Head over to Cricut Cardz to see what the rest of the design team created and like up your own valentines! :)

I'm also sharing these cards with:

Fantabulous Cricut

My Craft Spot

Die Cuttin' Divas

Crazy About Cricut

More Than Favors

My Creative Time

Paper Playtime

Paper Sundaes

Have a great week! :)

Don't Say It, Unless You Mean It.

2012-01-28T02:18:00.001-05:00

This not a mushy love post about hubby, either. It's another Jax layout. It's starting to go to his head! lol! I used this awesome sketch from Scraptastic (and the criteria for 5 photos). I love grids!

I used the January kit from Artful Delight.

Click HERE to order yours! I titled the sketch on an angle and came up with this:

You can click the photo to see it larger and read the journaling :) I really love how it turned out! I am also sharing it at The Studio for using a letter as my title inspiration.

I want to thank Leeanne again for having me as a guest designer this month.. January flew by!! :) Be sure to stop by Artful Delight and check out the February kit coming soon :)

Have a great weekend!

Classic Quiche!

2012-01-27T22:21:00.000-05:00

The latest challenge at Lasting Memories, to use a recipe on your layout, was the perfect inspiration I needed to scrapbook these pictures from our Colorado trip. Dave's sister taught me how to make my first quiche! It was a lot of fun to be with her in the kitchen..

(click to view larger :)

I printed my recipe onto blue cardstock.. and even did some "hybrid" scrapbooking by typing the word classic and leaving space for my Thickers title "quiche". I punched the edge with my EK Success "binding edge" punch. I love how it turned out!

My hubby was sweet to take some pics of me.. rare you will find pics in the scrapbook of just me.. and even MORE rare that I'm in the kitchen LOL !!

I had fun mixing and matching some older things in my stash for this layout.. Doodlebug papers, Jillibean Soup diecuts and Basic Grey buttons :)

I really like how it turned out :)

I also wanted to announce the winner of my 500 followers giveaway!!

#9 was..

Judy said...

Congrats on the 500 followers, that is so wonderful. It is just amazing how quickly you can grow in blog land. Love the new tim holtz everything...

Judy

Congrats Judy!! Please send me an email :)

Have a great weekend everyone!!

An announcement! :)

2012-01-26T15:37:00.002-05:00

Wahoo!! I've been keeping a secret I can finally announce :)

I'm a new designer at Quick Quotes!

See THIS POST for the details and meet the rest of the team :) Thanks Rhonda for the opportunity to represent your company!

Have you seen the new CHA sneaks?

Tiny Type

One Fine Day

and my personal fav:

Summer Samba

You can "win it before you can buy it" at Blog Quick Quotes!

Also, don't forget about my followers giveaway - ends tomorrow! :)

Have a great day everyone!

3 more cards..

2012-01-21T21:33:00.001-05:00

The first card was inspired by a challenge called Makeover Mondays and made my own version using Bo Bunny's "Crush":

The second card was inspired by the "penguin suit" color challenge at CAS-ual Fridays :) This card is definitely clean and simple!

I embossed the Stipple Butterfly stamp (all time favorite way back when I did Stampin' UP!) and fussy cut it to add dimension to this 4x4 square card.

The third card was inspired by the winter scene challenge at The Cuttlebug Spot.

I used some scraps from my Echo Park "Wintertime" collection, a diecut house, and a Paper Smooches sentiment.

Hope you're having a great Saturday!

Bear Hugs!

2012-01-21T17:41:00.001-05:00

It's been a very productive day here so far :)

I made the cutest gift card set (if I do say so myself.. lol!)

I used the latest sketch at Card Patterns:

I made my cards 4 1/4" square and used the My Favorite Things "Decorative Doily" die for my circle mat. All papers are from Authentique's Free Bird "Delight" 6x6 pad.

Isn't he so cute?! That adorable bear and "bear hugs" sentiment are from the Paper Smooches set "Chubby Chum Pals". Here is the set of 4 I made:

Authentique and Paper Smooches are our featured manufacturers at AWDML.. all of their product is 25% off through January!

Speaking of A Walk Down Memory Lane, they are having a design team call :) Here's the details:

We are so excited to announce that we are looking for 4 designers for our March 2012 – August 2012 team!! The call is open from January 20th through February 10th. We will be announcing the new design team on our blog and newsletter on February 15th.

So WHO are we looking for?

We are looking for inspiring designers who are creative, ambitious and who can design with our products from the store. We are looking for designers who can display the following:

- Open communication skills
- Unique individual style
- Individuals that can display flexibility, teamwork and cooperation
- Ability to display and teach different techniques
- Ability to create layouts from a basic to a more advanced skill level
- Creativity in the use of our products to help promote A Walk Down Memory Lane
- Ability to teach online classes and write up instructions, video tutorials are a plus!
- Must be able to work within deadlines and under pressure
- Copic Certified designer is a plus

What do I need to Apply?

1) We would like you to submit Three (3) original layouts and one paper craft project that best represent you and your style. Acceptable paper craft projects would be altered items, cards, mini albums, etc. All submitted items must be your own design (they don’t have to be made specifically for this call) and e-mailed to DesignTeamCall@awalkdownmemorylane.net

2) Active participation on message boards and in galleries is important and will be considered when we chose our team. You will also be required to have an active blog

What to include in your Application besides your projects?
* Your name, address, e-mail address
* Links to online communities (forums, message boards, galleries) in which you are active in and regularly post to. Please include all links.
* Link to your blog where you post your scrappy/stamp/paper craft creations.
* Links to other design Teams you are currently on, and scrapbook resume (if you have one). Prior design team experience is not required, however, preference may be given to those who are not committed to another DT. If you are currently on a design team please include how long you've been there, and when your term will end, also include your title there (for example: DT coordinator, strictly LO designer, etc) Also Let us know if you've been published and where (here's your chance to TOOT!).
* Answers to the “Time to get to know you” questions below.
* A headshot and bio for our website and newsletter announcement

Time to get to know you!!!
Please include your answer the following questions in your email submission:
- How would you or others describe your style?
- What is both your strengths and weaknesses when designing?
- Why do you want to be a part of our design team?
- How much time would you be able to devote to your duties at A Walk Down Memory Lane
- Give us your best idea for promotion our store. (ie. Blog hop, advertising in a magazine, etc.)
- Do you have a unique skill (for example, do you create sketches or make handmade scrappy items?)
- What is your favorite food?
- Give us an example of an online class that you could and would be willing to teach (you do not need to provide a write up or sample for this call!)

Now for the Nitty Gritty...What you’ll do as a DT member:
1) Your DT term would be from March 2012 – August 2012 .
2) Each month you must, create, at minimum 4 layouts & 1-2 papercraft projects. Your work must be sent in via email by the 25th of each month. You will be responsible for ordering your own products from the store and making sure that you have enough time to get your assignments done for your deadlines.
3) Post your DT layouts on galleries and blogs throughout the web, whenever possible, link to AWDML. Watch other promotion Message Boards and Blogs for product chats and talk us up where possible.
4) Participate in Facebook and blog discussions on a regular basis and keep the Facebook page going by regularly posting new topics, games, challenges, tips & tricks, project examples, etc.
5) Newsletter participation is a must, you must sign up monthly for at least two newsletter articles per month (product highlight, small project with instructions, sketches, etc)
6) You must have a “scrapblog” or a blog that you talk about scrapping on and update it regularly each week with a post about projects you’ve used from the store, featured manufacturer, or whatever. We ask that you also have links to our site and your DT blinkie on your blog and other sites where allowable.
7) Be the eyes and ears for AWDML online, finding new inspiration or ideas and sharing them to help our community grow.
8) Each DT member will be required to post to the AWDML DT blog once per week. You will also be required to post a class and a challenge once a month. We will have a rotating schedule so you don’t have to do BOTH in one week.
9) You will be responsible for weekly posts on our Facebook page
10) You must sign and return the AWDML DT contract before your DT term begins.

What do you get in return?
- As a design team Member you will receive your choice of product, with a $30 value, from AWDML.com free of charge, including free shipping.
- As a design team Member you will receive a package of featured manufacturer goodies each month free of charge to send out to RAK winners from your blog.
- DT Members receive 30% off of orders placed in the www.AWDML.com store (up to $50 per month) and free shipping on those orders as long as they are shipped with their monthly DT package.
- DT Members bio and head shot will be featured on our design team page.
- DT Members designs will be featured in our weekly newsletter.
- DT Members blogs will be linked from both the AWDML store blog.
- DT Members will receive 5% of sales that originate with their blog, IF they sign up with our affiliate program.

** Important information regarding international applicants
International designers, if you are chosen you will be responsible for paying the shipping difference each month, and please keep in mind that we do expect you to keep with existing deadlines.

Please e-mail any questions and submissions toDesignTeamCall@awalkdownmemorylane.net

Have a great day!

Click here to enter my giveaway ;)

500 Followers GIVEAWAY! :)

2012-01-21T10:49:00.002-05:00

I woke up to a good bit of snow outside! I'm excited to "hunker down" at home, catch up on school work, housework, and of course SCRAPBOOK! Probably not in that order LOL!

When I sat down this morning to go through my blog roll, I noticed I am at 500 followers! Holy cow! When did that happen? lol! I'm SO grateful for the opportunities and friendships that have come out of starting this little blog.

I wanted to celebrate this milestone with GIVEAWAY!!

Are you drooling all over the new CHA releases like I am?? How about a $15 gift card to the scrappy store of your choice to get you started!!

To enter to win:

1. Become a follower {if you aren't already!}

2. Leave a comment with one (or more lol) new line on your scrappy wishlist

For an extra chance:

Leave a second comment with a link to your blog, sharing my giveaway badge linked back here :)

I will use random.org to choose a winner next Friday, January 27th. Spread the word!

Thanks SO much for stopping by my blog today {and for the past 2 years}. I truly appreciate all the kind comments left on my projects and posts!

Have a great weekend!! :)

Welcome Home

2012-01-21T07:00:00.001-05:00

Good Saturday morning! It's my day to share my layout on the Artful Delight blog :) I'm so excited to be a guest designer this month. Leeanne's kits are amazing!

I used both the Jillibean Soup "Heartly Bartley" and My Minds Eye "Kraft Funday" papers to make this layout about my hubby and dog .. I couldn't find them anywhere when I got home from work. Turns out they were hanging out in the backyard :)

I inked the chipboard alphas that came with the kit with my burgundy inks. It's fun to coordinate them with any layout!

Be sure to stop by Artful Delight blog to see what the rest of the designers are creating with the January layout and card kits : ) and pick one up for yourself!

I'm also entering this layout at Simon Says Stamp for anything but a card.

Snowtober!

2012-01-20T19:14:00.001-05:00

I love playing along with the challenges at Imaginisce, but when I saw this photo inspiration.. winter wonderland:

I was a little bummed. I'm all out of their holiday/winter collections. And then, I remembered that we had a very STRANGE snowstorm in October last year. We actually got snowed in out of town! It was dangerous because the heavy snow on top of trees still full of leaves, caused many down trees and wires. But -- most importantly for a scrapbooker, I got some amazing pics! lol!

I decided to use the "Happy Harvest" line with the "Winter Wonderland" theme.. unexpected, right? :) I love it !!

The weather forecasters called the event "Snowtober", so that's where the title comes from. I just love this little fox. I popped him up on foam tape and added a ribbon scarf :)

TGIF !! Thanks for stopping by today :)

Happy Brrrthday!

2012-01-15T13:56:00.000-05:00

I need to replenish my birthday card stash - and was inspired by the latest challenge at Birthday Sundae's to create a winter themed birthday card.

I cut my snowman from the this set at the Digi Bistro :) I peachified him with the "Winter Faces" set. I love the "punny" greeting! :)

In addition to Birthday Sundaes' challenge and the Peachy Keen link up, I'm also sharing with Cardz TV challenge to include ribbon, rhinestones, or rick rack :) The "other" 3 R's lol!

Sports Valentines

2012-01-15T08:00:00.000-05:00

Who says Valentines need to be lovey-dovey ;) I have 14 rambuncious boys in my first grade class who I know will appreciate these sports themed minis! These little cuties measure 3 1/4" square and feature 2 different diecuts from the Boys Will Be boys cartridge. I embossed them with my Tiny Bubbles cuttlebug folder for dimension :)

The sentiment is from one of My Creative Time's first sets "You Had Me At Chocolate". I just love the fonts!!

I'm sharing these lil guys at:

Wee Memories - mini card challenge

My Creative Time - sports theme

Frosted Designs - no patterned paper

Bo Bunny + The Paper Variety = !

2012-01-15T05:00:00.002-05:00

Welcome to the next challenge at The Paper Variety! Are you enjoying the new format? Twice a month challenges, with everyday inspiration from design team members through projects and tutorials! :) It's the 15th .. so time for a new challenge:

Rosettes are super trendy right now so add one to your paper project and link up to The Paper Variety! Not sure how to make one? Stay tuned this week for a tutorial from design team member, Sandi! ;) This week, Bo Bunny is sponsoring our challenge with their gorgeous "Enchanted" Line!

And.. Bo Bunny was extra generous and sent a few of the designers some of this product to work with, too. I'm honored to share my wedding layout!!

Aren't these boys handsome! Click to view larger.

I started with the sketch at the new kit club, Boys Rule. I also wanted to incorporate the photo inspiration challenge at Bo Bunny, so I went with a "child" theme, used the color blue, and added some banner pieces to the top left corner.

I journaled on a rub on from the same collection and fussy cut it from the light blue paper. I also added a rub on to the center of my rosette:

Be sure to stop by The Paper Variety over the next 2 weeks to see what the rest of the designers created and link up your own projects. THANKS BO BUNNY! for sponsoring us this week :)

I'm also sharing this layout at Pumpkin Spice (for the "show your style" link up. A one photo layout with patterned papers, embellies, and a big title is my style these days!) and Scraptastic Club (for black and white with a color pop) :)

Have a great Sunday!

{Artful Delight} Grease!

2012-01-14T10:16:00.000-05:00

Good Saturday morning! :) I have another layout to share with the Artful Delight January layout kit! It was full of My Minds Eye's "Kraft Funday" papers! I decided to use them on this layout of my Mom and I at the play "Grease".

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I just love the pops of color on this page! We had a great time; although the movie could not be topped - LOVE the soundtrack.. so it was fun to hear it live.

Be sure to stop by the Artful Delight blog and see what the rest of the designers are creating with the January kits and pick one up for yourself, too!

{Artful Delight} Sketch of the Month

2012-01-08T10:37:00.002-05:00

Good morning! I'm so excited to be a guest designer for Artful Delight! Each month, Leeanne hosts a sketch challenge.. and you could win the next month's kit! And, January's sketch just happens to be designed by my bestie Abby! Check it out:

I decided to stretch this into a double page layout, because I had a few pics I wanted to include of my co-worker's retirement party:

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I created this layout, of course, with the January Artful Delight kit:

It includes:

My Mind's Eye - Kraft Funday collection 6x6 sheets (2 each)

Admit One
Pinwheel Party
Celebration Paper
Front Page News
Remember This
Picnic Paper

Jillibean Soup - Hearty Barley collection 6x6 sheets (2 each)

Canola Oil
Quick Cooking Barley

Studio Calico - Memoir collection 6x6 sheets (2 each)

Cupboard
Wallpaper
Homestead
Book Jacket
Linen
Flower Bed

Coordination cardstock - Bazzill 8 1/2 x 11 (4 each)

Kisses
Papaya
Strawberry Splash

Embellishments - size and color may vary per kit
1 package - My Mind's Eye- Kraft Funday collection - Happy Days Buttons
2 - Jillibean Soup - Brown Felt Blossoms
10 - Studio Calico - Cloud Chip shapes
1 package - My Mind's Eye - Kraft Funday collection - Everyday Fun Rhinestones
1 - Studio Calico - Huey's Masks - Intertwined Circles
1 sheet - Studio Calico - Kraft Butterfly Stickers
8 note cards & envelopes - Jillibean Soup - Kraft
1 stamp set - Basic Grey/Hero Arts - Life of the Party Birthday
1 bottle - Studio Calico - Mister Huey's Color Mist - Cameo
1 yard - Red Twine - Really Reasonable Ribbon
1 yard - Pink Twine - Really Reasonable Ribbon
1 yard - Creative Impressions - Red Crepe Ribbon
1 1/2 yards - White Seam Binding - Really Reasonable Ribbon
4 yards - Pink Jute - Really Reasonable Ribbon

All products included in the kit are while supplies last - Artful Delight reserves the right to substitute products for equal or lesser value if they become unavailable.

Wow, right??!

Stop by Artful Delight to see what the rest of the design team members are creating AND link up your own take on this sketch.

I'm also sharing this layout up at The Studio (for using 5 or more photos) and Scrapbookers Anonymous (for using misting/masking) :)

Alamo Park

2012-01-05T23:52:00.000-05:00

When we were in San Francisco for our 2nd wedding anniversary, one of the places I was excited to visit was "Alamo Park". This is the large hill overlooking the row of Victorian homes is in the famous opening sequence of "Full House":

We got there as the sun was setting, so my pictures are pretty dark but still pretty exciting! There will be a 2 page layout to follow this one of more scenic photos. This layout features candids of my hubby and I posing in front :)

I used the sketch from Frosted Designs:

And here's my layout, featuring Authentique's "Blissful" collection:

Authentique is one of our featured manufactures at A Walk Down Memory Lane this month. Which means all paper and embellishments are 25%! You will love this company.

I just love this cluster of embellishments! Along with the diecut quote, I used the Jet Black Lace and Felt Flower and a mustard rolled felt flower (originally included in a fall sampler) from the Precocious Paper etsy shop.

I am also sharing this layout with the My Scraps and More blog hop. The challenge was to create a layout using elements collected along the hop.

Thanks for stopping by!

TGIF :o)

Frosty Card :)

2012-01-05T23:00:00.005-05:00

I just had to play along with the latest Peachy Keen color challenge combo:

I decided to make a fun "all occasion" winter card:

I'm loving the polariod ;) That adorable snowflake was cut with my cricut. I had a hard time deciding whether to use one of my newsnowman faces or use a baby face. I'm glad I decided on the "Just Baby Faces" assortment :)

The sentiment was printed on my computer :) Both the blue layer and the peachy layer are embossed with the "Snowflakes" embossing folder.

I'm also sharing this card with My Craft Spot's "Winter Wonderland" challenge :)

Yesterday, this card was appropriate - 17 degrees. Today? OVER 50! What is with this wacky weather??

Thanks for stopping by today!

Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T11:34:00.000-05:00

A new year brings a new challenge {and format} to The Paper Variety! Be sure to stop by the blog today to see the exciting changes.

Our latest challenge is a COLOR challenge:

This challenge was a challenge for me! It stretched me because I love color and patterened paper! I was so tempted to use a beautiful piece of red cardstock with white glittered snowflakes all over, when I heard Abby's voice in my head saying "a POP of color Suz!" So I tucked that paper away and went to town with black and white, adding a few red elements. And this is what I came up with:

These are the precious photos my sister-in-law sent us of their girls' Christmas photo shoot. Aren't our nieces "snow" pretty?? And they are just as sweet too. I knew these pics would be perfect for the black/white/pop of color challenge. It was really hard to keep the red to a minimum though!! :)

The black/white patterned paper is from My Minds Eye "Meadowlark" line, while the border strips and snowman are from Echo Park's "Wintertime" collection. I love mixing and matching my stash! :) Who knew?

You'll definitely want to play along - the prize is October Afternoon's "Farmhouse" collection! sponsored by The Paper Variety.

And guess what? You have TWO WEEKS to make a paper project. You can now link up your entries on our convenient "challenge" tab at the top of TPV. This will come in handy because over the next two weeks, you'll have DAILY posts our guest designer, inspiration for the challenges AND tutorials from our design team.

See you there! and HAPPY NEW YEAR! :)

Playing catch up :)

2011-12-31T14:02:00.003-05:00

As I create new pages, I'm going to be going back and filling in the holes of past photos in my albums. Starting today with Thanksgiving 2010 :) I used the sketch at Authentique:

I used the "Gathering" collection:

I used 2 manilla tags by Ranger to build my title. Alphas by Making Memories and Lily Bee. The "gather" flag is a diecut from the Authentique collection.

I punched the brown mat with the Martha Stewart "Cherish" punch around the page set.

I'm also sharing this layout with Scraptastic Club for using a border punch :)

Thanks for stopping by today!

Happy New Years Eve ;)

Friendship isn't a big thing..

2011-12-30T15:43:00.003-05:00

..it's a million little things.

Isn't that the truth?! I thought that quote was the perfect title for my layout of my bestie, Jess, and I. This page is definitely in my top 3 for 2011! I am so happy with how it turned out.

It started with the sketch from Scraptastic Club and a twist to make it about an anniversary. This Keith Urban concert marked our "one year" friendship anniversary. We met teaching summer school the previous year (after going to a Rascal Flatts concert lol!):

All papers are Authentique's "Uncommon" collection:

A few details:

Love the punch outs die cuts that come

with the Authentique collections:

My favorite "root beer float" thickers! paired

with journal strips for the long title:

Stay tuned at The Paper Variety for an upcoming

tutorial on how I make my faux paper lace:

Thanks for stopping by! TGIF! :)

Better not pout!!

2011-12-27T00:46:00.001-05:00

Happy day after Christmas :) The dust has settled here and there is definitely nothing to pout about. My hubby surprised me (okay.. I begged for) a photo printer. How did I ever scrapbook without this convenience?! I love it!

I used this month's sketch again at My Scraps and More.. and a Christmas song title challenge at Scrap It With a Song.. and instantly got the idea to scrap these pouty pics from Christmas Eve.

That's my cousin's little boy Gabe on the left. He was pouting because he really wanted to open his presents before dinner. And that's me standing beside my Uncle Dean.. in an Eagles cap. I'm pouting because my Cowboys lost. To the Eagles. And our quarterback got hurt. What a bad day football!!

All papers, borders, and journal spots are from Authentique's Christmas Wonder collection.

The holly was cut from the A Child's Year cartridge. Love them!

Hope you had a wonderful holiday :)

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-24T12:48:00.000-05:00

Okay, really didn't think I'd be crafting this morning. But I was up early and since everything was crossed off my to do list besides laundry, I decided to squeeze one last project in between loads! It feels so good to be all ready for the festivities beginning this evening and throughout the rest of the weekend/week :)

Anyway! Onto the project. The latest December challenge at Burlaps and Buttercups is to make a home decor project. I used some scraps leftover from my holiday layouts/cards to make this frame:

I used a journal bit from the Jillibean Soup "Christmas Eve Chowder".. how appropriate right ;) I layered it on embossed cardstock using my "Snowflakes" folder.

Part of the challenge was also to include a tutorial that you used on your project. Perfect, because I just bookmarked the instructions from Tessa at the SRM blog on how to make this adorable felt bow:

I even used a piece of the same felt as a backer on the frame to bring it all together.

Thanks for stopping by this weekend - Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Eve Eve ;)

2011-12-23T22:46:00.000-05:00

I really SHOULD be wrappin'.. but I've been scrappin' lol.

I wanted to make a layout with this month's DCWV sketch:

The Lemon Flower stack is my favorite! I made a second layout with it for my Colorado album, of my sister-in-law's wedding.

It will be the layout beside {this one} in the album. I used my new favorite technique with my doily lace punch..."rouching" it around my mat as I did on {this layout}.

I really like how the bow turned out with the stick pins. Wouldn't have thought of that if it weren't for the sketch ;) I also cut my title out of the green patterned paper and shadowed it in black. Green glitter thickers complimented the glitter in the plaid mat.

That's all before the holidays I'm sure, so let me wish you a Merry Christmas! May you make (and take photos of lol) many memories with loved ones.

Excited to Announce..

2011-12-23T05:00:00.004-05:00

Good morning!

I'm so excited to announce that I'll be rejoining the Precocious Paper design team in 2012! I just love Tessa's embellishments in the Precocious Paper store and was ecstatic to accept her invitation.

Here are a few of my favorite Precocious Paper projects:

Stop by the Precocious Paper blog to meet the rest of the team. I was thrilled to see 2 old friends with past terms at The Paper Variety :)

Also.... I'm excited to announce that I'll be a guest designer next month at Artful Delight! I'm thrilled to work with Leeanne, the January kit, and the rest of the designers.

Looks like 2012 is off to a great start! :)

Hope you'll come back and join me in ringing in the new year with lots of crafty projects.

A NonTraditional Christmas Card

2011-12-14T21:27:00.000-05:00

I still need to make a few Christmas cards and both blogs Burlaps and Buttercups and Celebrate the Occasion are having non-traditional holiday color challenges.

The Jillibean Soup "Christmas Eve Chowder" line is perfect for this. I whipped up this quick and easy card using my 6x6 pad of papers and the "Bite Size Bits" journaling cards.

I sprayed it with my "Sunflower" glimmer mist to give it extra shine. It really shimmers in real life! :)

Thanks for stopping by tonight ;)

Let it snow!

2011-12-14T06:00:00.000-05:00

BRRR.. it's definitely gotten chilly here on the east coast... if it's going to be this cold I wouldn't mind a few snowflakes! LOL!

I have a layout to share today featuring Jax and I during winter 2009. I used one of my favorite paper company kits: Echo Park. They make making a quick layout SO easy! This one uses last year's "Wintertime" (I need to get my hands on the latest "Winter Park" though!)

I used the December sketch at My Scraps and More. Perfect for these 2 photos.

The Paper Variety's last challenge this year is ANYTHING GOES! ;) Woot! So if you made time to make something this week, you can enter to win an Echo Park "Dots and Stripes" Christmas collection kit!

I'm also entering this layout at Lasting Memories (Winter Wonderland with Snowflakes) and Scrap It With a Song (Dreaming of a White Christmas).

Thanks for stopping by today!

Flashback Friday

2011-12-10T13:29:00.000-05:00

I found a new challenge blog from my friend Sandi's blog... called "Flashback Friday". The challenge this week is to post your first "owl" project. I went back through my files and found this Owl card I made in July 2010. Using my "new" Create a Critter cartridge..*still* a favorite!

*gasp* no patterned paper! Must be why I still have so much :P

Echo Park + Paper Smooches :)

2011-12-10T13:03:00.000-05:00

Happy Saturday!! :)

It's a work around the house day for my hubby and I - lots to catch up on from a busy week. But I took a little time this morning to make a card with my new Paper Smooches stamp set "Smoocheroos".. it's so cute!

When I saw the little lighthouse stamp, I knew I wanted to use the sun rays paper from my 6x6 Echo Park "Splash" pad.

I'm entering this card into the Paper Smooches "Spark" challenge for the blue and white with pop of yellow color inpsiration :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a great day :)

Hot Chocolate Invites :)

2011-12-08T20:13:00.002-05:00

Are you enjoying the “Twelve Days of Christmas” series at A Walk Down Memory Lane? I’m loving all of the gift ideas!

My husband and I are planning to have friends over for a holiday get together.

It’s “B.Y.O.M.” … bring your own mug, of course! :)

I made these hot chocolate matchbooks for invitations:

(inspired by this tutorial on Mary's blog)

I used Bella Blvd’s “Christmas Wishes” collection. The sizing will depend on your hot chocolate packet, but here’s what I did: I cut my 8 1/2″ x 11″ in half lengthwise. You can make 2 matchbooks with one sheet! I scored my 4 1/4″ x 11 piece of cardstock at 1 ” and 7″. I embellished with patterned papers, cardstock stickers, and ribbon.

The bottom half folds tucks under the flap. Here’s what it looks like open:

Super cute, right? :)

Check back tomorrow for more 12 days of Christmas fun. Don’t forget to take advantage of the daily deals in the A Walk Down Memory Lane store…. plus Bella Blvd products are 25% off all month long!

Have a great night :)

FALALALA

2011-12-07T07:11:00.000-05:00

Double the fun today ;) 2 of my design teams.. The Paper Variety and Cricut Cardz are having "Christmas Song" challenges! So, if you use your cricut on your paper project that includes a holiday tune - enter at both places for more chances to win :)

A teacher and friend of mine is due on December 25th with her second child. We're having a surprise shower for her on Friday so thought I would make a punny Christmas card for the occasion.. (and I used my new Echo Park "Dots and Stripes" Christmas!)

Get it? "Santa Baby" hehehehe. Love that song!

(and my husband LOVES Kellie Pickler ;)

Enter at The Paper Variety to win the My Minds Eye "Kraft Funday" collection!

Don't forget about our DESIGN TEAM call ;) New, past, and current designers are welcome to apply.

AND.. head over to CRICUT CARDZ to see what the rest of the designers whipped up for you and link your projects there, too ;)

Have a great Wednesday! :)

12 Days of Chirstmas Sales!

2011-12-03T09:18:00.004-05:00

Good Saturday Morning :)

December already??

The store design team that I am on A Walk Down Memory Lane is celebrating a "12 Days of Christmas" sale. Each day through the first 12 days in December, they are offering BIG sales good for one day only. The best part is you can add items to your cart each day and order on the final day to save on shipping. How cool is that!

Each of the designers are going to be posting holiday projects throughout December to showcase these sale items and more. Since one of our featured manufacturers this month is Bella Blvd (love them!), I thought I would use their new "Christmas Wishes" line to create some post it note holders. They make great stocking stuffers!

Aren't they CUTE! I used lined 4x6 post it notes and coordinating red RSVP pens. here's a look at the inside:

I used trial and error (okay a lot of error ;) to make this template for them:

(click to view larger)

Here's a closer look:

And my favorite:

Be sure to stop by AWDML and take advantage of the 12 days of Christmas ;) Leave a link if you decide to make some of these; I'd love to check them out!

I'm sharing these post it note holders at Wee Memories ;)

Lucy's Birthday Card

2011-11-26T13:29:00.001-05:00

Happy Saturday! I hope you are enjoying your Thanksgiving weekend. I am :)

I had SO much fun hanging out with my family on Thursday.. especially this little cutie.

Lucy is my cousin's daughter and she is turning 2 next weekend. I decided to work on her birthday card today.

The Basic Grey blog is having a "go bold with color" challenge. I just love the bold colors in the "Hello Luscious" collection. I used papers and a border from the 6x6 line on my card:

Isn't she cute?! I used my new Peachy Keen "Wide Eyed Kids" face stamps. Oh man these are a new favorite! so cute!

I added 2 flower brads for her jumper to bring out the bold yellow mat. I also gave her stud earrings as Lucy just got ears pierced as well :)

I'm sharing this card with 2 ladies celebrating:

Happy Birthday, Paula!

Happy Birthday, Cathy!

Design Team Call :)

2011-11-25T11:53:00.000-05:00

Good morning everyone! (It's still morning by 10 minutes here on the East coast LOL)

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Did anyone brave the crowds and shop till they drop?

I did some online shopping from the comfort of my couch in my PJs ;) hehe. My husband on the other hand has been gone since 11pm last night before going to work today! I hope he found some good deals!

Anyway, I wanted to let all my followers know that my challenge blog The Paper Variety is having a design team call! I would love to see some of you apply. :)

The details are on THIS post. Send us your app! I would love to work with you next year.

I Love My....

2011-11-23T13:08:00.000-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving Eve! :) I already blogged my more sentimental "thankful" layout (see it HERE). Today, I'm blogging about a more frivolous thanks ;) My second love lol.

My iPhone.

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This is by far my favorite gadget (covering my cricut's ears) that I've owned. It's so neat! Keeps me connected to my family/friends, it's fast (to my husband's jealousy lol), it's fun - and it's hot pink. What is not to love?

I used Fancy Pants' "Summer's End" papers and chipboard on this layout. I embellished my heart mat with the Martha Stewart "doily lace" punch. I really like the look of the pleated edge.. and it was easier than I thought to do! :)

I think the Rootbeer Float Thickers ar emy favorite. Love the chunky font.

I'm sharing this layout with The Studio and ScrapFit.

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! :)

Handsome Braydon

2011-11-20T17:48:00.002-05:00

Whew! 2 layouts in 1 day? You bet! What a great Sunday afternoon for football and scrapbooking :)

The second layout I made today features my bestie's handsome son, Braydon. I'm making a scrapbook for her and she recently had professional pictures taken! I'm in heaven! :)

I used the latest sketch at My Minds Eye (and the color brown):

The gorgeous My Minds Eye Lost and Found II "Breeze" collection is perfect for little boy photos.

~Sigh~ isn't he precious??? Click the photo to see larger view. I loved working with these papers. I cut A and B side patterned paper strips in varying widths and lengths to create this trendy ribbon border. I curled the edges for added dimension.

The title diecut (fussy cut from one of the patterned papers) is perfect for this little man!

Be sure to stop by My Minds Eye and take a look at the rest of the enteries.. just beautiful!

Thanks for visiting today :)

Have a great night!

So Thankful

2011-11-20T13:29:00.007-05:00

Have you been following my friend Tessa's "Attitude of Gratitude" series? So powerful!

Courtesy of Pinterest (totally addicted)

That's sort of how our life has been going lately.. rainy. But, still so much to be thankful for. Starting first, with my hubby Dave. We just celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary.

He is a constant source of support, comfort, and sunshine on my rainy days. I had to create a layout to show my thanks and appreciation for him.

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I used the luscious, traditional colors of fall from the Bo Bunny "Forever Fall" collection (available at AWDML 25% off through November!).

I love the texture the burlap adds (a gift from my friend Theresa.. thanks!).

I cut those realistic leaves from patterned paper and cardstock from the same collection using the silhouettes on the A Child's Year cricut cartridge. I embellished the leaf mat with my Martha Stewart "doily lace" punch, too.

The wood alphas are my *favorite* new product.. available from Pink Paislee. I dressed them up with some gold pearls.

Thanks for visiting today! If you aren't already, I'd love if you became a follower. I'll be having a giveaway soon (I'm close to 500 followers!)

I'm sharing this layout with:

Paper Issues

Craft Junkie Too

Glue Meets Paper

Paper Playtime

Fantabulous Cricut
Celebrate the Occasion
More than Favors
Get Cricky
Simon Says Stamp

THANKS!! :)

2011-11-16T07:30:00.000-05:00

Good morning! Oh my goodness is Thanksgiving really next week!??!!? ~insert panic here~ Where does the time go? Which brings us our latest challenge at The Paper Variety! This week is all about being THANKFUL.

Emma from My Creative Time is sponsoring this week's challenge with a fun stamp set!

Here's the card I made this week:

I have been wanting to make a slimmer card with a banner that went "over the edge" for a while. I really like how it turned out! I used scraps on my desk from a layout I made last week using We R Memory Keeper's "Maple Grove" fall line. Love when I can do that ;)

Stop by TPV and see what the rest of the designers created and link up your own THANKS project!

Wonders

2011-11-10T21:57:00.000-05:00

Last year at this time I was in San Francisco celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary. I love that my husband loves to travel and I love scrapbooking our trips! One of the highlights of that vacation was seeing the Golden Gate Bridge. I did one layout about it already, right as we were crossing over:

I had a few more pics from a distance I wanted to scrap and this sketch at Frosted Designs was perfect for it:

It will go next to the above layout in the album, so I used the same We R Memory Keepers "Maple Grove" collection and embellishments.. and even the same alphas.. glad I found those! :)

It's dark and dreary here so please excuse the light flash on the top corner. I really like how this came together! I journaled facts about the famous suspension bridge around the frame, including that it's one of the seven wonders of the modern world.

Pretty cool!

Have a great weekend :) We're headed to the mountains for our 3rd anniversary this weekend. Stay tuned for the layouts!

Thanksgiving Already?!

2011-11-10T16:59:00.001-05:00

I can't believe it'll be here in a few weeks. Where did the time go?! The new challenge at Cricut Cardz is "We're So Thankful".. create a Thanksgiving card using a card feature :)

I don't have any cartridges with a card feature that doesn't cut out a piece of the card for a particular theme; so i welded this bracket shape in my Sure Cuts A Lot to create my own card shape. Easy peasy!

The turkey is from Simple Charmed, with a sentiment from SRM stickers.

Stop by Cricut Cardz to see what the rest of the DT created and link up your own thankful cards!

I'm also entering this card at My Craft Spot , EAD Designs Color Challenge and The Cuttlebug Spot's anything goes relaunch :)

Thanks for stopping by!

2011-11-06T18:56:00.002-05:00

It's my favorite time of year.. the crisp fall air, the leaves changing colors, the time change with darker nights and brighter mornings :) You can imagine my excitement at Bo Bunny's autumn release "Forever Fall". I couldn't wait to use it!

The card sketch I chose for this week is from Card Patterns:

And here's my take on it:

I love the pop of teal in many of the fall collections this year.

Here's a closer look:

Bo Bunny is one of our featured manufacturers at A Walk Down Memory Lane! Enjoy 25% throughout November :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:

Patterned Paper: Bo Bunny "Forever Fall" "Fall Dusk", "Forever Fall"

Tools: EK Success "Binding Edge" border punch

Embellishments: Bo Bunny "Forever Fall" rub ons, The Twinery "Lemondrop" twine

Have a great week!

Laughter

2011-11-02T19:40:00.001-04:00

It's been a rough couple of days for me, personally. How fitting for this week's TPV challenge (which was planned a month ago) :) Funny how those things work out!

That's our challenge this week! Create a humorous layout, card, or altered project. Something that brings a chuckle!

Our sponsor this week is The Paper Bakery!

This week's prize is $20 off ANY kit
OR
$20 off your first month's subscription! :)

Here's the layout I made:

When my friend posted this picture of her new son on facebook, I literally laughed out loud. I made this fun layout for her album I'm working on :)

We can't wait to see what you come up with for our "laughter" challenge.. join the challenge ON THIS POST :) Link up before Sunday evening for a chance to have your blog featured and before Tuesday at noon for a chance at the prize from
The Paper Bakery!

Want to be a guest designer for an upcoming challenge? Link your project to our Facebook wall and let us know! :)

Have a great week!

A puppy card :)

2011-10-27T18:49:00.001-04:00

By brother is going to watching Jax overnight while my hubby and I are away for a much needed mini-vacation. I made this thank you card for him (to hold pizza money of course lol) using the adorable doggie from Doodlecharms.

The sentiment is Scrappy Mom's Stamps! I believe the papers are DCWV Pet Shop from a few years past ;)

Have a great night!

BOO !!!

2011-10-26T06:00:00.000-04:00

I have a super duper scary card for you today!!!

Cricut Cardz (now at Cardz TV) is having a "Spooks, Monsters, Ghouls and Globlins" challenge!

I used the little ghoul (and gravestone) from Simply Charmed:

I trimmed the card front of this portrait style card and punched a spider web border. Then, I added a sheet of acetate to the backside. I wanted my little ghoul to look like she was flying around, haunting :)

You can see how the card opens, the patterned paper from the Basic Grey "Eerie" 6x6 pad is on the base of the card. Here's another view:

Be sure to stop by Cricut Cardz and see what spookiness the rest of the DT cooked up AND link up your own scary cards ;)

The Paper Variety is having a Halloween challenge, too, so fly your broom over there and link up too! :) The prize is a REAL treat !!!

This little ghost is also visiting these challenges:

Fantabulous Cricut - ghost

My Craft Spot - clear element

Carving Pumpkins

2011-10-23T20:09:00.000-04:00

My cousin has two little ones, 4 and almost 2. You've seen layouts of them before. I was so excited to have them over yesterday to carve pumpkins. I had everything set up in the sunroom.. a drop cloth, several cute pumpkins just their size, spoons, and other fun carving and scooping things for them to use. The camera batteries were charged. I was ready for some great photo ops and fun times.

Then, the screaming started.

OMG. They *hated* it. As soon as the ooey gooey pumpkin guts came out, the kids went running. My cousin and I made the best of it and carved a couple pumpkins by ourselves and eventually the kids came back in the room to LOOK at them. Disappointed, but oh well. I got a couple pictures.

I used one on the Artful Delight sketch:

This is a picture of dear little Lucy, tentatively peering over my cousin's shoulder. Isn't her pumpkin awesome? She's got skills!

I used my new-to-me Martha Stewart punch around the page spider punch. I cut my pumpkins from The Digi Bistro's "Pick Your Poison" set and stamped a Peachy Keen face on them.

I'm also entering this layout in Amanda's "Get Scrappy" challenge.

Hope you had a fabulous weekend! I did ;)

Anniversary Card

2011-10-22T20:52:00.003-04:00

It's hard to believe my 3 year wedding anniversary is a few weeks away! I went ahead and made a card for my hubby with the lastest sketch challenge at My Minds Eye for the special occasion.

I used my new Lost and Found 2 "Sunshine" collection. I actually used a wedding photo for the darker brown square and really love the result.

*click to view larger*

Supplies:

Here's a close up of the dimension :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a great weekend :)

Recipe Challenge at TPV! :)

2011-10-19T07:27:00.000-04:00

Good morning! I love October and this time of year :) I'm so excited to carve pumpkins with my cousin and her two little ones this weekend. I hope to get some great pics for scrapbooking !! This photo inspired this week's TPV {{recipe}} challenge:

Easy cheesy, right?!

We welcome back a FANTASTIC sponsor this week! :) We love returning friends.

You MUST got to THE PAPER VARIETY to see the fabulous layouts my team B designers created. I had to be different and make a treat bag :P

I used my Cosmo Cricket Matilda 6x6 pad... again. I can't help it! Love the colors and patterns! I added a purple ribbon for contrast. I have my 3 buttons, 2 word sentiment..

.. and this adorable pumpkin!! She's cut from the Simply Charmed cartridge and has a Peachy Keen Face. I've been DYING to use this new set I just got.

I also punched the edge with my Martha Stewart spider punch. What is SWEETER... the topper or the candy corn?? AHH I can't decide! lol !!!

Hop over to THE PAPER VARIETY to enter your recipe projects!

Have a great day!

my honeybee

2011-10-18T22:55:00.002-04:00

I loved this sketch at Creative Scrappers the moment I saw it... I love the "polaroid" look!

If you're a follower of my blog, you know I love country music and often use song titles/lyrics in my scrapbook layouts. As soon as I heard Blake Shelton's song "Honeybee" I *knew* it would be a layout ;)

Take a listen right here!! The video is super cute too ;)

And here's my layout featuring papers from Echo Park's "Country Drive"

And a close up of the dimension and the super cute bees (and the beehive) cut from the Create a Critter cartridge.

I really love how it turned out!

I'm also entering this at Quick Quotes for a one photo layout and at Scrapbook Circle for the journaling! :)

Have a great night!

I {{heart}} the Twinery!

2011-10-18T07:28:00.000-04:00

.. and if you do too you will HAVE to play along this week at the "This to That Tuesday Chalelnge" at the Cher's Studio. The Digi Bistro designers were each gifted with a generous package from the Twinery to use on our projects throughout the month - and you have a chance to WIN it it too! Just use twine on a project and link up HERE.

You'll get:

The "Original" Sampler

The *new* "Denim, Buttercream, Stone" Mini Sampler

~and~

The "Blossom, Charcoal, and Honeydew" Mini Sampler

OMG.. what's not to love!!

The card I created this week uses the Flower Frenzy set.

One of my favorite twine techniques is to wrap it around a scallop circle to create a cool embellishment.

The papers are from Basic Grey's "Hello Luscious" 6x6 collection. Love them!

Be sure to stop by The Digi Bistro and check out our latest release, Autumn Harvest.

Cher's Studio has the rest of the design team's twine projects and our link up to win!

Attitude of Gratitude

2011-10-16T11:53:00.001-04:00

Happy Sunday! I can't believe we're half way through October already. I love this time of year!

I'm so happy my friend Tessa is hosting her November challenge again, called "Attitude of Gratitude"

Each day in November, she posts something for and shares it in her altered journal. You can scroll down here to see her posts from 2010 and the mini album she kept her thankful thoughts in. Really cool!

This year, Tessa has an "attitude of gratitude" kit available in her etsy shop, Precocious Paper!

Gorgeous, no?? Pick yours up HERE so you can get started on it. I hope to participate next month and hope you will too :)

A Spider Card

2011-10-15T14:56:00.000-04:00

I made a quick and cute (even if it DOES have a spider on it.. lol) Halloween card for the Cricut 360 blog hop.

I finally used my new Martha Stewart spider web border punch! Love it! This little spider is from the Halloween Town set at The Digi Bistro!

Have a great Saturday :)

think.. PINK!

2011-10-12T07:00:00.000-04:00

October is Breast Cancer Awareness and the challenge at Cricut Cardz this week is "think pink"!

I used the current sketch at Card Patterns.

I made this inspirational card using the "Storybook" cartridge.

I kept it simple with a few layers and liquid pearls... easy to mail to a friend who needs encouragement.

I hope you stop by Cricut Cardz to see what the rest of the design team created and link up your own "think pink" cards!

Bushels of Fun at TDB! :)

2011-10-11T09:00:00.001-04:00

Hi Friends! It's Tuesday which means another "This to That Tuesday" Challenge at The Digi Bistro! Cher designed an awesome autumn set for us to use this week to make a fall scenery card. This features a sneak peek of the "Autumn Harvest" file !!

I think this may be my most favorite card I've made with Cher's sets! I just love it!

I stamped my bushel basket with the "Woodgrain" background stamp from Hero Arts. This is a MUST HAVE stamp!! All the apples are inked in brown, too. The red patterned paper is from Cosmo Cricket's Material Girl 6x6 pad.

Love that dimension!! Stop over to Cher's Studio to see what the rest of the design team created and link up your own fall scenery cards to win a $5 gift card to The Digi Bistro AND a Trick or Treat stamp set from Inkadinkado! :)

Happy Go Lucky Puppy!

2011-10-09T16:52:00.002-04:00

Happy Sunday afternoon!! It's been a productive day here, working on some house projects, doing laundry, watching football and just finished a very fall card.

Poor Jax is feeling neglected; he hasn't been on my blog in a while. Here he is playing in the leaves last November:

Along with a few challenges and a dt call, he inspired the card I made today!! My "Jax" is cut from the Everyday Paper Dolls cart at 4 inches. He's playing in the leaves on a 5" square card.

Ahh! Isn't it cute :) I have been *dying* to play with my new Peachy Keen Faces "Happy Go Lucky Dog Face Assortment". My puppy sure is happy go lucky most days ;) The challenge at Peachy Keen's Let's Face it Friday is leaves.. um.. yep I think I got that covered! lol!

I cut all these leaves from the Create a Critter Cartridge at 1" and 1 1/4" in various fall colored scraps. I inked them up in brown and put some on pop dots for dimension. My puppy is also on pop dots. Faux stitching with my white gel pen was the finishing touch!

I'm also entering this fun little card at My Craft Spot for Kimberly's DT call! I just love her sentiment stamps and would be honored to use them on my cards, layouts, and other projects. :) Thanks for considering me Kimberly!! I sure would be a "happy go lucky" girl if I was chosen ;)

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great whats-left-of-the-weekend night! :)

2011-10-08T09:00:00.026-04:00

Good morning! Welcome to the..

If you stopped here from Elsa's blog you're in the right place!! If not, you will want to start the hop at Sylvia's blog !!

I am sneaking the "gift card holder" from The Digi Bistro as my treat box base. When it cuts, it looks like this:

Super cool right? Perfect size for a small candy bar, pack of gum, or of course, a gift card ;) What a treat!!

I embellished with the ADORABLE Count Dracula from the "Pick Your Poison" set. You MUST check out this set! Too cute to spook I say.

Ahh! I love it; super simple but not much time to craft this week :(

Here's a view from another angle:

The sentiment (get it?? COUNT on you.. lol) is actually from the School Days set at Scrappy Moms!

I hope you are loving the treat box hop as much as I have enjoyed participating! Thanks Sylvia for inviting me!!

Your next stop on the hop is Monica!

I would love if you became a follower and left a comment, come by and visit again sometime :)

Also, be sure to "like" The Digi Bistro on Facebook to stay update on all the latest releases!

Have a great weeknd :)

Forest Friends at TPV!

2011-10-05T07:07:00.001-04:00

There's a super cute challenge up at TPV this week :)

And a new sponsor!

Check out this gorgeous prize from Scrap Friendzy!

This challenge is the perfect one to dust off your "Create a Critter" cartrdige ;)

One of my all time favorites from Cricut!!

I made this sappy layout from last year's anniversary trip to San Francisco. I wish we could decide where to go this year! :) Any suggestions??

We can't wait to see what you come up with for our "forest critter" challenge. One entry per person please. Link up before Sunday evening for a chance to have your blog featured and before Tuesday at noon for a chance at the prize from Scrap-Friendzy.

Head over to The Paper Variety to see what the rest of the design team created and link up your projects !!

Want to be a guest designer for an upcoming challenge? Link your project to our Facebook wall and let us know! :)

Have a great week!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2011-10-04T06:59:00.001-04:00

Good morning! I am so excited about this exclusive set that Cher designed for The Digi Bistro to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness. Proceeds of the file will be donated to breast cancer awareness and research! How cool!

"Fight Like a Girl"
$5 donation

Here's my take on this week's challenge: create a "twisted easel" card that includes a pink ribbon to support the cause.

I know, I was a little intimidated at first, too. But I love making easel cards so the "twist" on this fun, fold was something I was excited to try. And just like the easel card that I thought would be really complicated, it was super simple and turned out cute!

This is the tutorial I followed from the fabulous Mary at CardzTV.

I'm so happy with how this card turned out! Isn't that bear the sweetest? In addition to using the new set "Fight Like a Girl"; I used the frame from "Halloween Town" for my sentiment. Cher's sets are so versitale! The sentiment comes from this inspirational song:

I'm also entering this card at Paula's "Wacky Wednesday" challenge ;)

Be sure to stop by Cher's Studio to see what the rest of the DT created and also link up your own pink ribboned "twisted easel cards" for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to The Digi Bistro!

Have a great day!

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