Vickie's Scrapbooking and Tidbits

PST!!!

2012-01-31T22:06:00.003-05:00

It is Stamp-n-Doodle time. The theme is Love/Romance. Remember you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge.

I am also using the current sketch over at Unscripted Sketches.

Thanks for looking!

V-Day Card

2012-01-28T22:25:00.003-05:00

Here is a Valentine's Day card I made using the Stamp of the Month for February from Stamp-n-Doodle.
I am also using the sketch from Paper Secrets January card sketch challenge. Also my card was chosen for the weekly gallery!!! So excited when that happens!

I am also entering this card in two other challenges:

Cupcake Craft Challenge: Anything to do with LOVE.
Use It Tuesday: LOVE and as always a hoarded supply. Mine is the paper which I have had for years and the buttons which I got about 3 years ago.

Thanks for looking!

Hello Card

2012-01-24T08:38:00.004-05:00

Time for another fun challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle! This time it is animals. Anything to do with animals: images, paper, embellies, etc. Remember you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge.

I am also using Unscripted Sketches current sketch 142.

Thanks for looking and have a great week.

Wolfie

2012-01-17T07:00:00.001-05:00

Hi all!! OH My Gosh!! Maybe things are starting to look up finally!! We booked our Vegas vacation and Bejeweled Blitz is working on my computer again!! Yeah!!

Alright...settle down Vickie;) Time for a new challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle! We are to make a birthday card. I tried to make a manly card. I am using the wolf image. Remember you don't have to us a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge.

Thanks for looking and hoping you found some joy today as well:):)

Birthday Card and Blah, Blah, Blah

2012-01-11T10:27:00.003-05:00

Happy Belated New Years!!

Been a while since I have been on here. Since Mid December the kids and I have been sick. It started with the stomach bug-cold with an underlining infection and now a cough that will not go away.

Also the past couple of days Sears was dragging their heals on our tv warranty but after I made a comment how I was disappointed on their facebook page...things started rolling. Not sure if it is coincidental but taking it!

So I am back on track with my crafting...or at least I hope so;)

This week's challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle is country living. I was making this for a happy birthday card for my Hub's uncle's birthday but since there is some pink in it I am going to have to give it to someone else. I made a sideways buckle card. Remember, you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do, you get two entries into the challenge.
Thanks for look! Happy New Year again!! Someone needs to start up an intervention to get me back into blogging!!

Love Making Christmas Cards

2011-12-15T21:58:00.003-05:00

Oh boy...I am pooped! Just so tired lately...Yawn! Christmas is just around the corner and I do not feel ready. Why am I such a procrastinator?????

Anyhoo, new challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle! The theme is holiday traditions. Us DT ladies are doing caroling. Remember you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge.

I am also using the current sketch over at Unscripted Sketches.
I am also entering this into Pile It On. Not only are we to use multiple challenges we are also to use bling.

So besides Unscripted Sketches...

I also entered this card into Digital Tuesday Challenge. We are always to use a digital element, which is the image and also a Winter Wonderland theme.

Thanks for looking!

Peace On Earth

2011-12-06T16:32:00.002-05:00

It is Tuesday...time for another challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle!! With this challenge we were to use gold or silver. I used gold. Remember, you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge.
I am also using the current sketch over at Unscripted Sketches.
I am also entering this card over at Come And Get It Challenges. We were to make anything Christmas.

Thanks for looking!

Draggin' The Tree Card

2011-11-29T08:32:00.003-05:00

Time for another challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle. This time it is a color challenge. We are to use Red, Green and Another color. I used Silver. Remember you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge.
I am also using the current sketch over at Unscripted Sketches.

It is pouring buckets over here and windy. It is a soup kind of day!

Thanks for looking!

Little Dummer Boy

2011-11-27T11:37:00.002-05:00

Over at Stamp-n-Doodle's Store the December Stamp-Of-the-Month will be the drummer boy image.

I am using The Deconstructed Sketch current sketch. It was up for two weeks which gives me a chance to improve on my paper bow making skills. I used the same sketch for the last post as well.

I am also entering my card into the Digital Tuesday Challenge. The theme is sparkle and shine. I wet embossed my sentiment and glued little rhinestones right above the image.

Well Thanksgiving vacay is almost over. Starting tomorrow back to the old grind of getting up early and dragging my kids out of bed;)

Thanks for looking!

Snowman Card

2011-11-22T10:47:00.005-05:00

Time for a new challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle!! The theme is anything to do with snow. I am using my Bo Bunny winter paper! Love it!! Remember you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge!

I am also using the current sketch from The Deconstructed Sketch.

Thanks for looking and have a great Thanksgiving holiday! Tomorrow, vacation starts for the kids! Sleepin' in!!

Let It Snow!

2011-11-15T07:00:00.000-05:00

Time for a new challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle! This time it is my favorite kind of challenge: Tic Tac Toe!! Remember you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge. Most of the paper and elements is from Bo-Bunny. Love Bo-Bunny!!

Here is the game piece for this challenge. Turns out I did two rows. I have digi, ribbon, embossing, tag and glitter.
I am also entering my card at Unscripted Sketches using their current sketch.

Also to let you know that the owner of Stamp-n-Doodle, Lynne, made over her Stamp-n-Doodle store. Check it out...looks very nice!!

The Joys Of Winter

2011-11-08T10:21:00.002-05:00

Time for a new challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle! The theme is shiney. Remember you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge. I am using the skating image.

I am also using the current sketch over at The Deconstructed Sketch.

Thanks for looking and have a great week!

Feeling Better Card

2011-11-03T08:31:00.003-04:00

Whoa!! Had a brain fart and forgot to post my new Stamp-n-Doodle challenge card. This week is pets. You are also to dry or wet emboss. I am using the pets image. Remember you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge!

Just found out yesterday on Facebook...there are 7 weeks left until Christmas!! Gotta get crack-a-lackin'!!

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Halloween Card

2011-10-24T23:10:00.004-04:00

Time for a new challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle!! It is a Halloween theme. I am using the Frankenstein Parker image. Remember you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge.
I am also using the current sketch from The Deconstructed Sketch.

Thanks for looking!!

Let's Get Gothic

2011-10-17T21:53:00.004-04:00

It is time for a new challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle. Let's Get Gothic Challenge. We are to use Pink, Gray, Black, Purple and Maroon. I am using the vampire image. Remember you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge.
I am also using the current sketch from The Deconstructed Sketch.

Thanks for looking:)

Purple Beaded Bracelet

2011-10-15T20:18:00.005-04:00

Here is my Nialaya inspired bracelet. I used hemp cording and purple beads.

Here is the video I used to learn how to make the bracelets. Here is the video on how to make square knots and the video on how to make square knot closures.

Thanks for looking:)

Swing Into Fall Card

2011-10-12T23:46:00.003-04:00

Time for a new challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle, though I am a little late posting this...Yikes!! It is an outside theme. I am using the swing image. Remember you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge.
I am also using the current sketch over at The Deconstructed Sketch.

I am also entering my card over at Use It Tuesday. We are supposed to use something we have in our stash for a while. This week is anything Metal. I am using my sparkly copper brads and orange paper clip. I got those four years ago!!

It's Fall Card

2011-10-04T23:50:00.003-04:00

It is time for a new challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle. It is a theme challenge and the theme is Fall. I am using the leaves image. You do not have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge.
Thanks for looking!

My Kind Of Exercise

2011-09-27T07:00:00.000-04:00

I am sooo tired! So as soon as I type this up I am taking my tooshie to bed!

Time for another challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle. It is a sports or exercise theme. I am using the Bike Ride image. Remember you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge.

I am using the current sketch from The Deconstructed Sketch.
Also entering this card for the color challenge over at CR84FN Color Challenge.

How To Get Your Facebook Back

2011-09-22T08:39:00.002-04:00

Are you missing Good Old Facebook? I sure was! Get it...was!!! A friend told me about how to get your classic Facebook back. Here is the link to where you get the instructions. Basically you create a list and put all your friends and the pages that you like in the list. Every time you get on Facebook you click your list and voila!!! Classic Facebook. I call my list...you guessed it...Classic Facebook

Facebook You Are Really Pissing Me Off

2011-09-21T08:54:00.005-04:00

Facebook...I.Hate.The.Newsfeed!!! Just go back to the old newsfeed! Changes are not always a good thing and this one SUCKS!! There are things in my life I am not happy about and Now Facebook is one of them. I used to look forward to Facebook every day. It cheered me up. (I know that is sad but it did) Now I am disappointed and irritated.

Coca Cola changed the formula of Coke and got such a beating from their customers. They realized their mistake and changed it back. So...when are you going to realize that you made a mistake and changed it back to Classic Facebook!!!!!!!!

Just.Go.Back!!

Howdy Card

2011-09-19T23:02:00.005-04:00

Time for a new challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle. It is a pet theme challenge. I am using the Madison & Buddy image. Remember that you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge.
I am also using this card for the Paper Secrets Twisted Card Hop. Go there for complete instructions. I am playing with Shemaine Smith's blog's sketch and "Twist" She is the last Design Team member on the blog hop. Not only do you have to do the sketch but you have do to the "twist". The "twist" being....use buttons.

Guess What? I am going to be making another bracelet. This time it will be Nialaya inspired. Wouldn't it be cool if I made money off of some of the crafts I make. Sometimes my crafts look like crap but sometimes I amaze myself:)

Thanks for looking and have a good week:)

I Am Hooked!!

2011-09-17T17:45:00.002-04:00

I was going for a neutral color looking bracelet. It still worked out but I should have picked a tiger's eye kind of bead. I am having so much fun making the bracelets. My next one will have five rows!! Just like the real thing!

My Chan Luu Inspired Beaded Wrap Bracelet

2011-09-15T19:21:00.009-04:00

Here is a picture of a real Chan Luu beaded wrap bracelet which can cost a bunch of money.
Here is my version of the Chan Luu beaded wrap bracelet.

Here is the video from Youtube where I learned how to do it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lijTSeylc2k

Just a couple of tips. Get the needle for beading. They are the ones with the big eye. My needles were to big or the eye was too small and I couldn't thread it. It also kept breaking the threader I had. You can glue the ends to make them stiff, but just get the actual beading needle.
Also, don't buy a beading board. I just used the top of a Fedex box and used two clamps on each side. When it got longer, I didn't want to use the clip on the bead part so I used a rubber band to keep it stabilized.
ps. Watch out for the super glue;)

I am submitting this post for:

Back To School Card

2011-09-13T07:00:00.000-04:00

Time for a new challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle. It is a theme challenge which is school. Remember , you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge. I am using the Pippa & Buddy image.
I had lightened up the picture but you still can't see the base paper I used. It is a chalkboard with lettering on it.

Well, school has started for the kids and that means I am back to getting up at 7ish and getting the kids ready. Yawn! I am pooped. Gotta start going to bed at a more normal time...no 2 or 3 in the morning;)

Thanks for looking and have a great week:)

Stamp-n-Doodle: Theme Card

2011-08-23T07:00:00.000-04:00

Our challenges over at Stamp-n-Doodle have been changed to Tuesdays. This week's challenge is to do a love/anniversary/wedding card. I am using the summer romance image. Remember you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do, you get two entries into the challenge.

Thanks for looking:)

A Buckle Card

2011-08-15T07:00:00.000-04:00

Time for another challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle. We are to make a special fold card. I made a buckle card. I had so much fun making this card. Remember you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge.

I am also entering this into Scrappy Gift Blog Frog Community online crop. It was a recipe challenge.

Must use embossing (dry or wet)
Any kind of distressing
3 kinds of paper
Sentiment
Embellishment

The online crop is still going on. It will end Tuesday night. Maryanne usually has one once a month. They are so much fun. If you don't have a account with Blog Frog you just have to sign up and if you do join and play tell Maryanne I sent ya:)

I also got the sentiment from Create with TLC.

Thanks for looking!

Stamp-n-Doodle Challenge: Recipe

2011-08-08T07:00:00.000-04:00

Okay back from vacation and the past week trying to rest from our vacation. I was so pooped!!

Time for a new challenge with Stamp-n-Doodle. This week is a recipe challenge. We are to use ribbon, diecut or punch and pearls. The only pearls I had left were black and didn't go with my card so I used buttons with a pearl look. I am also using the Yawning Otter image. Remember, you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge.
Thanks for looking and have a good week. Keep enjoying your summer...it is already August!! School starts in a month!!! NOOOOOOO!

Fun In the Sun

2011-07-26T07:00:00.003-04:00

Morning!! As of today I should be in Washington D.C. checking out the zoo!! WooHoo!!

Time for a Stamp-n-Doodle challenge. It is a color challenge. You are to use bright colors for summer. Yellow, Blue plus another of your choice. I chose Red. I am using the Surfs Up image. Remember you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge.

I am using a sentiment from Elegant WordArt By Bethany.

Enjoy the week! Thanks for looking:)

Chillin' At the Zoo Layout

2011-07-21T12:01:00.004-04:00

It is so HOT outside!! Just thought I share;)

This is the 10th installment of Paper Secrets Scrap Your Butt Off.
Here is the sketch we were to use and the 5 requirements I chose to do was

eyelets
photo corners
border punch
staples
twine

I am also entering this layout at Use It Tuesday. We were to do anything animal related. You are also supposed to use something that you have had in your stash for a long time. For me, it was the animal stickers. I had those since the mid 1990s!!

Stay cool and cross your fingers for no rolling blackouts. I will cross for your community and you will cross for mine;)

Ants! Well, At Least They Are Cute

2011-07-18T07:00:00.000-04:00

Time for another Stamp-n-Doodle challenge. This week it is a theme...BBQ/picnic. I am using the Ants Picnic image. Remember you do not have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge.
I am using the current sketch from the Deconstructed Sketch.

Getting a little nervous. A city by me has been getting rolling brown outs because it is so hot. Also there is a possible storm coming and they are talking possible derecho winds. Crossing my fingers we do not lose power.

The Daddy Chair

2011-07-13T08:00:00.000-04:00

What do you do when you are Up North and outta chairs.......sit on a sleeping Daddy.

Romance/Love Card

2011-07-11T07:00:00.000-04:00

This week at Stamp-n-Doodle is Romance/Love Theme. I am using the I Got You Babe image. Remember, you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do, you get two entries into the challenge.

I am also using a sentiment I saw at Create With TLC.

Stamp-n-Doodle Blog Hop: Family

2011-07-04T07:00:00.000-04:00

Happy 4th of July!!

Hello and welcome to our hop at STAMP-N-DOODLE BLOG. If you came from Stamp-n-Doodle's blog then you are on the right track. Today you will be hopping along and visiting the Stamp-N-Doodle DT blogs. Please remember to leave a comment on the STAMP-N-DOODLE BLOG as well as all the blogs along the way. You are not required to leave a comment on your last stop, STAMP-N-DOODLE SHOP, although we do hope you'll check it out. Lynne has been busy adding awesome new images to the shop all the time and more will be coming out this month too!!

Today the DT girls are working with the image "NEW ADDITION" and they have each added their wonderful individual talents to their creations for you. So, have fun and enjoy the hop. Additionally, we will be having a challenge this week and our theme is FAMILY, so make a creation and come back to add it to STAMP-N-DOODLE BLOG by 11:59pm EST on Sunday, July 10 using our Inlinkz Tool. You are not required to use a STAMP-N-DOODLE image, but if you do, you will get an extra entry into our random.org drawing for the winner. Blog hop winner will win 3 images of choice from STAMP-N-DOODLE SHOP and challenge winner will receive 1 image of choice. Good luck:)

You will start your hop at STAMP-N-DOODLE BLOG and if you wind up getting lost along the way, please come back to STAMP-N-DOODLE BLOG to find your hop route again. From here you will visit Starla of You Could Be Wishing On A Star and see what wonderful card she made:)

Here is my card:
I used the current sketch from The Deconstructed Sketch.

Thanks for looking and have a safe holiday!!

Thankful Card

2011-06-28T11:36:00.003-04:00

Whoa~totoally forgot to get my Stamp-n-Doodle post up! Must be summer fog;)

This week's challenge is anything nature or animal. Remeber you don 't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you recieve two entries into the challenge.

I am also using this card for a challenge at Scrappy Gifts Blog Frog Community online challenge. We were to make a recipe challenge to use for a later date. I made mine as:

Must use embossing (wet or dry)
3 pieces of paper
Distress
Sentiment
Embellishment

Thanks for looking:)

Father's Day Card

2011-06-20T07:00:00.000-04:00

Yay!! It is summer!!

I missed last weeks Stamp-n-Doodle challenge. I had printer problems:p This week's challenge is Anything Masculine But No Flowers. I am using the Daddy and Son image. But since I have all girls I made my boy a girl;) I am also using my dot embosser for the cuttlebug for the first time and I love it!!
Remember you do not have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you are able to get two entries into the challenge. Have Fun!

Thanks for looking:)

Happiness Card

2011-05-30T07:00:00.001-04:00

Happy Memorial Day!!

Time for a new challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle. It is a recipe challenge. We are to use either a punch or a diecut and circles. I used my trusty Martha Stewart border punch and the circle is a punch. Remember you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge.

I am also using the current Deconstructed Sketch. I also got the sentiment from Create With TLC.

Thanks for looking and have a great weekend!!

GFC Come Back!!

2011-05-28T19:55:00.002-04:00

I just saw a post over at The Caffeine Coquette Blogazine, regarding the Google Friend Connect Widget. It might be gone for good! NOOOOO!! I like that widget!!

Memorial Day Layout

2011-05-28T01:17:00.003-04:00

I am participating in an event over at Paper Secrets. It is called Scrap Your A$$ Off. But, when I talk about it at home I say Butt...Got to be careful around the kids;) Each week you have to finish a layout in one week. If you finish you move on to the next round. We are now on the 3rd week.

This is the first week's layout. The sketch that we were expected to use was from Page Maps. We were to also use 5 items from a list of ten supplies.

I picked:

Photo corners ( I made it)
buttons
flowers
ribbon
rubons

The layout is of Memorial Day 2005. We went to the parade with the kids.
Thanks for looking and have a great and safe Memorial Day!

Mother/Baby Card

2011-05-23T07:00:00.000-04:00

Good morning all! Trying to make this week a better week.

New challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle! It is a recipe challenge. We are to use Pink, Purple, Pearls and Paper Piecing. For the paper piecing I stamped a flower stamp and cut it up and put it back together. I am also using the New Mother image. Remember, you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do, you are able to get two entries into the challenge!
I am also using the sketch from The Deconstructed Sketch. Practically a brand new challenge blog!!

Thanks for looking and have a great week:)

Another Mother Card. Next Year I Am All Set!

2011-05-16T07:00:00.000-04:00

Over where I live, it has been raining the whole weekend! Yesterday was practically all day!! Friday we were 80F and humid and yesterday it was in the mid 40s with windchills in the 30s. Windchills!! This coming week, I hear not much better. Yikes, I thought it was May!

On to Stamp-n-Doodle's challenge.

This time it is a sketch challenge. I am using the Mother's Day image. I am set for at least one mother next year;) Remember you do not have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge!
Thanks for looking and hope you are dry;)

Another Mother's Day Card With A Thanks

2011-05-09T07:00:00.000-04:00

I hope everyone had a great Mother's Day!!

It's Monday again...time for another challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle!! This time it is a theme challenge. We are to make a thank you card with the challenge. Remember you do not have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do, you receive two entries into the challenge!! I am using the Mother image.

I am also using this card for the National Scrapbooking Day festivities over at Paper Secrets.

I also got the ticket images from Sentiments 4 You and Stamp Happy.

Thanks for looking and have a great week!

Happy National Scrapbooking Day!

2011-05-07T00:00:00.001-04:00

Yup! This weekend I am hoping to get some crafting done. Fun, Fun, Fun!!

Stamp-n-Doodle's Monthly Blog Hop

2011-05-02T07:00:00.001-04:00

Today is Stamp-n-Doodle's monthly Blog Hop. If you came from Stamp-n-Doodle then you are on the right track. Your next stop will be Tina's at Tina's Crafting Creations. Mother's Day in the US falls on May 8 this year and our May images at STAMP-N-DOODLE BLOG and STAMP-N-DOODLE SHOP feature images celebrating Mother's. As you hop around the Stamp-N-Doodle DT's blogs, you will see all 4 of our fabulous Mother's Day Images that will be available in the shop starting this month. You have the opportunity to win ALL 4 of these wonderful images just by completing the hop!

All you need to do is follow our HOP ORDER, leave comments on the STAMP-N-DOODLE BLOG and all the DT members blogs and then end up at the STAMP-N-DOODLE SHOP (you do not have to leave a comment at the shop). You will then be entered into our drawing to win all 4 IMAGES!!

So, you should have started at STAMP-N-DOODLE BLOG, if you did not begin there, please go back and start at the beginning.

In addition to the hop, we have a CHALLENGE for you this week and it is to create a Mother's Day project (card, layout, 3D, whatever you wish). You are not required to use a STAMP-N-DOODLE image to play in our challenges, but if you do, you will get 2 entries per creation in our random.org drawing for the winner. I am using the Mother's Day image.
I am also entering this into Unscripted Sketches 104 challenge.

Thanks for looking! Now go visit Tina at Tina's Crafting Creations and see what she created:)

It's A Man Card!

2011-04-25T07:00:00.001-04:00

Hope everyone had a great Easter!! Our's was nice but not as relaxing since the school district no longer gives us that Monday off after Easter. Utica Community Schools...You Suck!!

It is Stamp-n-Doodle Monday, meaning, a new challenge:) This time we were to make a masculine card. I am using the 50's teen image. Remember, you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you are able to receive two entries into the challenge!!
I am also entering this card into the Clean & Simple sketch challenge.

Thanks for looking!

Happy Easter Card

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

Hello Monday!! Well, the news is telling our area that we might have 2-4 inches of snow on the ground. Snow...in April!! We shall see. As I am typing this there is nothing on the ground.

It is time for a new challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle!! This time it is an Easter theme. With my card I am using the Easter Bunny image. Remember you do not have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries in the challenge.

I am also using Unscripted Sketches #102 for my card.

Thanks for looking and have a great week!!

Bonnie's 39 and Glamorous Blog Hop

2011-04-15T01:00:00.001-04:00

Welcome to 39 and Glamorous Blog Hop! You should be arriving here from Laura's at Makin' Pretty Things, if you just stumbled here and would like to hop, click HERE(first blog in lineup) to start over. We are celebrating Bonnie's 39th birthday!!

These are our sponsors. The links and information are on Bonnie's blog.

I Got Lucky Scraps
Kich N Bleus
Shelley Bean Stamps
Tickled Pink Stamps
Scrappin Hens
Paper Craft World
Scrappin Good Time (Retreat stay, MUST complete hop and challenge)

*** End of hop Challenge***

There will be a challenge at the end of the hop, you will need to hop along ALL blogs and "look" for challenge clues they will not be on each blog..Then link your complete challenge project by due date to Mr. Linky on http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com/, this is the "final" step to be in the drawing for the Scrapbook retreat stay (info on Bonnie's Blog)

For the blog hop Bonnie wanted us to try and use certain items. They are Purple, Black, Hot Pink, White, Skulls, Vintage looking Keys, Butterflies, Distressed/Grunge Look. Ribbon , Bling. I used purple, pink, white, distressed and bling.

The project I made for the blog hop were three frames. I am going to put pictures of my girls in each frame. The first picture is how I will be setting it up on the wall.
The next three are just close ups.

Enjoy the hop and thanks for looking. Now go visit Shelly at Heart String Designs and see what she created:)

Goodbye Sydney, We Miss You

2011-04-09T15:37:00.003-04:00

This past Thursday, we had to say goodbye to Sydney. She is the black dog in the picture. Jason and I got her in 1997. We got her from the Michigan Humane Society. She was our first dog as a couple.
Jason and I have been in and out off a foggy feeling. We miss her and the house feels strange without her.

Kind Of Vintage;)

2011-04-04T08:04:00.001-04:00

Happy Monday! It sure is over here. The girls have the week off for spring break! As this post is going live I am still sleeping;)

It is Monday and the beginning of the month. It is time for the April Blog Hop with Stamp-n-Doodle. If you came here from Priyanka's Creations, then you are on the right track! It is a theme challenge. The theme is vintage/shabby chic. I am also using the 50's Dreamin' image. The next stop is Stamp-n-Doodle's Shop.

STAMP-N-DOODLE is having a DT CALL and we are looking for a few motivated designers to work with STAMP-N-DOODLE images. Please visit STAMP-N-DOODLE SHOP and check out Lynne's AMAZING images. If you would like to join us, please e-mail Audrey (DT coordinator) at danmoose@aol.com
I am also using Unscripted Sketches #100.
I also used this card for a challenge over at Paper Secrets. We are celebrating Paper Secrets birthday with a load of challenges and games. I did the Birthday Card challenge. We were to use the colors of the Paper Secrets theme.

Bliss, At Least On the Card

2011-03-28T07:00:00.000-04:00

Exactly!! Spring is here but I am not feeling it. It is still cold. The kids still have to wear hats and gloves. Brrrr!!

Well, it is Monday again. Time to get of my tushie. Time for a new challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle! We are to use bright, bold and happy colors no pastels or soft colors. This was a little hard for me cuz most of my paper is pastel or if it is bold, it is Christmas papers. Here is mine...
I am using the Sounds Of Spring image from Stamp-n-Doodle. You do not have to use an image from Stamp-n-Doodle but if you do, you get two entries into the challenge.

I am also using Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #110.

Thanks for looking and have a good week!

Easterish Card

2011-03-20T07:00:00.000-04:00

Happy Monday! Boy, we got a lot of rain last night with thunder and lightening. Poor Parker was so nervous. Jason had to sleep on the couch next to him. Just like a little kid;)

Well, it is challenge time over at Stamp-n-Doodle. Even though the image is a St. Patrick's day image we were to make it into another holiday card. I used Easterish/springtime. Now, you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do, you get two entries into the challenge.
I am also using Get Sketchy Card Challenges sketch #79.
I am also entering this card for Do You Stack Up? You were to use ribbon.

Thanks for looking and have a good week:)

Irish Jigging

2011-03-14T07:00:00.001-04:00

The schedule for Stamp-n-Doodle's challenges has changed. We now have our challenges on Mondays. This time it is a theme challenge. You are to use anything that is a G. For example, I used green glitter, green paper, and gold. I am using the Irish Jig image. You don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do, you get two entries into the challenge.
I am also using the sketch from Get Sketchy Card Challenges.

Thanks everyone for the nice comments last week. It has to be the weather. Maybe next winter I should think about getting those special lamps. Right now I just want to hide under the covers! I hate feeling bummed and lazy...ugh!

Blah

2011-03-10T13:18:00.001-05:00

Totally in a funk lately and feeling out of sorts. Been like this for a while. Trying to shake it off.

Random Layout

2011-02-25T00:07:00.004-05:00

I haven't done a scrap layout since August!! Thanks to Maryanne's Scrappy Gifts Online crop...I got it done:) We were to visit one of the other players in the crop and scraplift something they had done. I chose Katie's first layout in this post.
I also am entering my layout in Create For Fun Color Challenge. We were to use light pink, medium violet and gray.

Today is the last day of our winter break before the weekend. It went by so fast:(

Kissing More Frogs

2011-02-24T08:00:00.000-05:00

It is time for another challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle!! This time it is a sketch challenge. I am using the Kiss A Lot Of Frogs image.You do not have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do, you get two entries into the challenge.

Thanks for looking and have a great weekend!

Valentine's Day Frame

2011-02-18T12:01:00.003-05:00

I did another frame last month for a challenge over at Scrappy Gifts Blog Frog Community. Once a month Maryanne has an online crop that last for about 3-4 days. She does challenges and games. I think I have won a prize every time I played!!

Maryanne has another online crop going on and of course I am playing!! Just check out her community and see what fun you can have:)

The girls were all wearing hoodies. They called themselves the Hooded Group.
Here is an up close picture of the embellies I used. I made the heart embellie from a technique I saw at Paper Secrets. I also used Tatered Angels Shimmer Spray on the flowers after I inked them. I loved that stuff!!

This afternoon starts winter break for the girls. They are off all next week!! Sleepin' time!! Jason is also going to have a four day weekend! Simply Bliss!!

Valentine's Kiss

2011-02-17T08:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Thursday!! Time for a new challenge at Stamp-n-Doodle! This time we are to use bling, ribbon and embossing. I used dry and wet embossing. I am also using the Valentine Kiss image from Stamp-n-Doodle. Remember you do not have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image with the challenge but if you do you get two entries into the challenge.
I am also entering my card in 365 Cards using Monday's Sketch.

Thanks for looking:)

Stamp-n-Doodle: Red, Pink and White

2011-02-10T08:00:00.001-05:00

It is time to play over at Stamp-n-Doodle again! This time it is a color challenge. We are to use the colors red, pink, white and another color. My extra color is green but his shirt turned out yellow here! I swear I used a green pencil;) I am using the Love Bug image from Stamp-n-Doodle. Remember if you play with us and you use a Stamp-n-Doodle image, you are able to be entered into the challenge twice!!
I am also entering this card over at Unscripted Sketches for sketch #92.

Thanks for looking!

A Surprise Snow Storm

2011-02-05T21:11:00.003-05:00

Where did this come from!!

Okay. After the snow storm hit us on Tuesday and Wednesday the roads got cleared. So this afternoon I go out grocery shopping and when I leave the store there was already 2 1/2 inches on the ground!! We were hit with another snow storm that surprised the weather dudes! We got close to 5 inches of snow and that is what is on top of the 8 we got on Tuesday. They are calling for another 1-3 inches tomorrow. I am hoping for a snow day on Monday...probably not though.

Stamp-n-Doodle: February Blog Hop

2011-02-03T23:57:00.004-05:00

Hello and happy Friday! We are a bit late getting our STAMP-N-DOODLE challenge posted this week due to weather problems in 1/3 of the US, but here we are and we are having a blog hop to promote our NEW RELEASE images for February and to welcome our NEWEST DT members -

Ruby

Priyanka and

Molly! Welcome girls, we are so happy to have you join our team:)

Our blog hop will run from today - Weds., February 9 at 11:59pm EST. In order to WIN the grand prize - all 3 STAMP-N-DOODLE images used by our various DT members - you must complete the hop and leave comments on all blogs along the way including the STAMP-N-DOODLE blog. You don't have to make a comment at the shop (your last stop). You also have the option of joining our NEW CHALLENGE, which is VALENTINES and/or LOVE. The winner of the challenge will receive one image of choice from STAMP-N-DOODLE.

You are now at the second stop of the hop. You should have come from Stamp-n-Doodle, if you didn't, please go back to STAMP-N-DOODLE BLOG and start from the beginning. After me is Ruby's blog.

For my card, I am using the Kiss Lots Of Frogs image.

I hope you enjoyed your visit. Hope you will play in the challenge as well. You do not need to use a STAMP-N-DOODLE image, but if you do, you will get 2x the entries for purposes of random.org winner's drawing.

I am also entering my card over at Unscripted Sketches: Sketch # 91.

Snappy Nappy Time

2011-01-27T18:40:00.001-05:00

My baby maybe growing up but she still likes to take her naps...anywhere she pleases.

I Just Love Penquins and Tic-Tac-Toe!

2011-01-27T11:15:00.006-05:00

Hi, you'all! Well, unfortunately our house is a petri dish again. Everybody is sick except my Husband. Today I kept the two older kids home from school because they felt miserable. The past three months I have been sick three times! Twice with a cold and right before Christmas I had a throat and sinus infection. A little crazy.

Anyhoo, I just love tic-tac-toe challenges!!

It is Thursday's Stamp-n-Doodle challenge time. It is a sketch challenge and we are using the Penquin or Mommas Boy image. To see the sketch please visit Stamp-n-Doodle. Remember, you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image to play with us but if you do, you get two entries into the challenge.
Also, I am entering my card in the tic-tac-toe challenge over at There's Magic In The Air With Paper Cupcakes. I just found them a few days ago. I love doing tic-tac-toe challenges!! They are so FUN!

I am also using this card over at Do You Stack Up? We are to use patterned paper.

Thanks for looking and I hope you all are healthy:)

Get Dressed Up!

2011-01-20T07:00:00.000-05:00

That is what I tell my eldest every morning when we are getting ready for school;) Anyhoo...
Another challenge is coming, over at Stamp-n-Doodle. The theme is Get Dressed Up. I am using the dress template from Stamp-n-Doodle. You do not have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image to play with us but if you do, you get two entries into the challenge.

Thanks for looking:)

A Dude Valentine

2011-01-19T12:57:00.006-05:00

Here is my first Valentine card of the year. I got the sentiment from Digital Delights by Louby Lou. The guy image is from Dude Time Doodles.
I am also using a sketch from Sweet Sunday Sketch #100.

I am using this card for a few challenges:

Pile It On: Anything Goes
Do You Stack up?: Distress
Sweet Sunday Sketch #100
Dude Time Doodles: Online crop on their Papercrafts page. We were to use either stripe or plaid paper and a tag.

Thanks for looking:)

Stamp-N-Doodle: Call Of The Wild

2011-01-13T01:08:00.003-05:00

It is time for a new challenge at Stamp-n-Doodle. The theme is Winter in the Woods. I am using the Call Of the Wild image from Stamp-n-Doodle. You do not have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image to play with us, but if you do, you get two entries into the challenge.
I am also using Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #99.
Thanks for looking:)

January is just sucking my energy. I am missing pop...sweet...pop.

Stamp-n-Doodle: Resolutions

2011-01-06T11:25:00.004-05:00

It is Thursday, so that means it is time for a challenge from Stamp-n-Doodle!! This time it is a theme challenge. The theme is resolutions. I am using the New Years Resolution image from Stamp-n-Doodle. Remember if you play with us you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge.
I am also using Unscripted Sketches #2 sketch with my card. This week we were able to pick any sketch from their archive. I chose #2

Speaking of resolutions...I only did one and that was to drink less pop. Well, it didn't go so well in the beginning but now I am on my second day without drinking pop.

Thanks for looking:)

Happy New Year!

2011-01-01T03:34:00.001-05:00

Happy New Year my friends!! I hope you have a great and healthy 2011!!

Stamp-N-Doodle: Something New

2010-12-30T14:11:00.004-05:00

There is a new challenge over at Stamp-N-Doodle!! The challenge is something NEW. This challenge was a bit hard for me. I couldn't think of anything new to do. So, the image is new to me;) Oh and the first time I am using the purple paper with the silver leafy pattern:) I am using the New Year Bears image. Come join us and play. You don't have to use a Stamp-N-Doodle image but if you do, you are entered twice into the challenge.

You can hardly see my Happy New Year stamp:( Hopefully the person who gets it in real life will see it.

I am also using this card for the Corrosive Challenge Blog. You are to use bling. My paper is bling, my thread is silver and my buttons have a silvery kind of blingness to it.

Thanks for looking:)

Our Salt Dough Ornaments

2010-12-30T00:41:00.005-05:00

A few weeks ago I was visiting my friend Sandy of Moments of Mommyhood, when she gave the recipe on salt dough ornaments and keepsakes in this post. I thought it was so adorable. I knew the girls and I were going to do it. But we ran out of time and energy. Then my other friend, Noelle of Little Bits and Pieces Of Me, reminded me of the ornaments. So, we got busy this afternoon:)

The top box is the girl's collection. Adela had mixed all her colors together and all hers looked black. I had to contort my face so I wouldn't stifle her creativity. It was sooo hard not to speak up;)
The bottom box is mine. I went a little farther. After the paint dried, I used Mod Podge and added a little snow glitter to the snowman and red glitter to the stocking. Unfortunately, you can't see the coolness of the glitter.

We had so much fun that I told the girls we will do it again tomorrow with the extra dough. We are going to use animals cookie cutouts:)

Catchin' Up With Stamp-n-Doodle

2010-12-28T00:37:00.003-05:00

I sure hope everyone had a great Christmas!!

I am way behind on posting for Stamp-n-Doodle. With Christmas, Lindsey's birthday party and my sinus and throat infection..I just ran out of time:/

This card I made for the current challenge over at Stamp-n-Doodle. It is a recipe challenge. You are to use a winter theme and sparkle. I used winter wonderland embossing powder to achieve my sparkle. I am also using Stamp-n-Doodle's snowman jamboree image. My card is based on Kittie's card over at Kittie Kraft. I thought Kittie's card was just so beautiful!!
There is still time to play with Stamp-n-Doodle's current recipe challenge.
This elf boot ornament was made with a template that Lynne has designed. She sells this and other templates at her Stamp-n-Doodle store.

Thanks for looking and enjoy your holiday vacation!

Just More Fun

2010-12-14T02:25:00.000-05:00

Just another page from Widdlytinks.com

Digital Scrapbooking Photo Tinks by WiddlyTinks.com

Holiday Blog Hop: Christmas Frame

2010-12-10T06:00:00.005-05:00

Welcome to your 10th stop on the Paper Secrets Holiday Blog Hop. If you came here from Brittney's then you are on the right track.

I made this to share with you today. This is my second frame ever!! I am having so much fun making the frames. This time I waited for the ink on the edges to dry before I put Mod Podge all over the frame. I think I just might make one for every holiday!!
Thanks for looking and :

Don't forget to leave a comment on all 25 blog posts & in our forum for your chance to win 1 of the 3 gifts Paper Secrets is giving away.
http://papersecrets.friendhood.net/blog-candy-blog-hops-f5/paper-secrets-holiday-hop-dec-10th-13th-t1113.htm

Your next stop will be Pam of http://www.pamelasworldofscrap.blogspot.com. I am sorry gals but everytime I try to type the link for Pam's blog, Blogger will not keep the period between www and her name. So please copy and paste the link to the browser. Sorry for the inconvenience.

In case you get lost, you can find a complete list of participating blogs here...
http://papersecrets.friendhood.net/blog-candy-blog-hops-f5/paper-secrets-holiday-hop-dec-10th-13th-t1113.htm

Have a great weekend!!

Beaded Snowflake

2010-12-09T13:56:00.004-05:00

I have seen beaded snowflakes all over the blogesphere so this isn't new;) I remembered a few years ago buying pipe cleaners and clear beads to do crafts with the kids but never got around to doing it. This past weekend was a perfect time to do it and the munchkins were excited to do it!
You just need white pipe cleaners and clear beads. You cut the pipe cleaners in half and then wrap about 3 or 4 together in the middle. After you bead each line you fold the little bit of pipe cleaner left over. On one end leave a little more so you can make a small loop to use a hook with it. Easy Peasy!!

I am entering this post at A Crafty Soiree over at Katie's Nesting Spot.

The Digi Blog Hop: Snowman

2010-12-06T00:00:00.000-05:00

It is that the beginning of the month and that means it is time for The Digi Blog Hop!! If you came here from Laura then you are on the right track. After you leave me you will go visit Tip Top. I am using the Hope Jacare snowman in a wreath digi stamp. If you are here for the first time and want to play in the hop, then go visit The Digi Blog Hop.

If you are collecting letters for the giveaway to win all the digis used in the hop, mine is: O
Thanks for looking and have a great week:)

'Tis the Season Blog Hop Part 3

2010-12-05T01:11:00.003-05:00

I have more stuff for the 'Tis the Season! Blog Hop!! If you are following the hop than you came from Rita Hutcheson-Cobb. When you leave me you will go visit The Paisley Turtle.

I did a Friday post of the blog hop which is right below this one. I made a winter frame.

I am a Stamp-n-Doodle design team member and I made this card using the singing reindeer image. We have a challenge going on right now over at Stamp-n-Doodle. You do not have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge. So..you wanna go check it out?;)

I used Pagemaps December card sketch with it.

Thanks for looking and enjoy the last day of the 'Tis the Season! Blog Hop!

'Tis the Season Blog Hop

2010-12-03T00:00:00.001-05:00

Hi and welcome to my blog if you are here for the 'Tis the Season! Blog Hop. If you are following the list then you came here from Rita Hutcheson-Cobb. After me is The Paisley Turtle.

The project I did for the blog hop was a frame. This was the first time I did a frame.
I had all the materials expect for the frame which I bought at the Salvation Army for 99 cents. Also the first time I ever used Mod Podge!!
I used this with Paper Secret's technique challenge. The technique was to make an embellie similar to the snowflake on the frame I made. Click here to see some more examples and a link to the tutorial.
The picture was taken December of 2008. We had a snowstorm hit us and after my husband snowplowed and shoveled the snow we had massive mounds. My girls are sitting on one. That was a great 3 day weekend! School had been canceled!!

Enjoy the rest of the blog hop and thanks for looking:)

Casual Bracelet

2010-11-30T11:39:00.007-05:00

I saw this cool bracelet at Mich L. in L.A. and she also gives a tutorial on how to make it. It was sooo easy! Here are pictures of the one I made. Jason does not like it:( But I think it is cool. It is the kind of bracelet you would wear with jeans not your LBD;)

I will be hooking this post up with A Crafty Soiree.

Happy Thanksgiving and Let It Snow

2010-11-25T00:58:00.006-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving!! I hope you all will have a good time with your families!!

It is also time for another challenge at Stamp-n-Doodle. We took a break last week but we are back:) Remember you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do you get two entries into the challenge. This time it was a theme challenge. The theme was Christmas and to use the colors white, red or green and another color, but that other color could not be red or green. Get it? I am using the Let It Snow image.

This picture shows the Let It Snow sentiment.
I am also using Scrapmaster Paradise Color Combo #75.
I am also using The Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge # 94.

All together:
Stamp-n-Doodle: Christmas Theme and White, Red or Green, and another color but not red or green.
Pile It On: Winter Theme
Scrapmaster's Paradise: Color Challenge, Whispering White, Real Red and Tempting Turquoise
The Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge: Sketch

Thanks for looking and have a fantastic holiday!!

Leaf Wreath

2010-11-23T10:28:00.003-05:00

Here is the leaf wreath Adela and I made together. I let her do the Mod Podge and I would place the leaves. This was a good plan because it took a while for the leaves to take their hold. I was constantly making sure the leaves would stick. Adela used so much Mod Podge I thought it was going to take a year to dry! Even when I took the picture as it was hanging it wasn't completely dried. On the lift hand side you can kind of see a dab of it. It took almost a whole day to dry enough for me to hang it!

Adela is so proud of the wreath. Shows every one who comes to the house. I also felt like Martha Stewart when I was hanging it;)

Today is like a Friday for me. The kids have no school tomorrow and I can sleep in!! Though I have to clean my crafting area. We are having our Thanksgiving breakfast down in the basement and we use the table I use for crafting. But since we are not going anywhere until Friday for Thanksgiving ...we can stay in our jammies all day on Thursday!! Yippie Skippie!!

A Chilly Reindeer

2010-11-22T23:10:00.005-05:00

Alison of Stretch 'N Bubbles gave another image free to the people who used her last image last week. I was one of them:) It is the cutie reindeer with a scarf image. Come on over to Stretch 'N Bubbles and play a long. Your next week image will be free if you play with this weeks image.

I also used Meljen's Design for the sentiment.
I used Scrapmaster's Paradise DT call sketch. I am thinking about applying for a DT position with SP & Company.

Thanksgiving is almost here! Sleepin' time!!

Thanks for looking at my card:)

Welcome and Blog Candy

2010-11-19T09:43:00.004-05:00

I just found this brand new blog called Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge. It will start in January of 2011. Every Saturday a new challenge will go up with a Christmas theme. To get the party started Hazel is having a giveaway on the blog.

It is this wonderful pack of Christmas paper!!
Check out Hazel's new challenge blog and join in on the fun:)

Snowman Card

2010-11-15T10:02:00.005-05:00

Hey you all!

Well, since I used last weeks free image from Stretch 'N Bubbles, I was able to get this weeks image free!! Alison only gives away freebie images once a month...unless you use that month's free image and I did:) Yippee for me!! I knew exactly what paper I wanted to use with the image.

I also used Get Sketchy's current sketch.
I am also using this for Scrappy Gifts Friday's challenge for the online weekend crop challenge over at Maryanne's Scrappy Gifts Blogfrog community. Friday's challenge was to use ribbon.

I hope everybody has a good week and thanks for looking:)

The White Card

2010-11-13T17:10:00.002-05:00

New challenge up at Stamp-n-Doodle!! It is a recipe challenge. You are to use sparkle, lace and mainly white. Remember you do not have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image with the challenge...but if you do, you get two entries into the challenge:)

Here is my card using the three angels image.

I also used Cupcake Craft Challenges sketch with my card.
Thanks for looking and have a good weekend.

Post-It Note Tuesday

2010-11-09T00:39:00.007-05:00

I always see this at Jeannie's blog and decided I wanted to play this week.

Want to see more Post-It Notes? Go visit That One Mom by clicking the button on top.

Reindeer Card That Triggers Vertigo;)

2010-11-07T15:56:00.004-05:00

Hi all! I hope your Sunday is going great! I am trying:)

Stretch 'N Bubbles has a new challenge up with an adorable reindeer digi stamp as a freebie. I had to play it was so darn stickin' cute!! Just go over to Stretch 'n Bubbles and play along.

Here is my card.

I am also using it for Pile It On's challenge. The challenge was a Christmas theme card with an animal.

Wow, that checkered paper really comes off blurry. It is gonna trigger my vertigo;)

Whoa!! Blog Candy Alert!!

2010-11-05T20:13:00.003-04:00

LOOK AT THIS LOOT!!!

My fellow design team member over at Stamp-n-Doodle, Audrey, is having a blog candy giveaway. All you have to do is become a follower of her blog and blog about the giveaway. Click here to go to her blog.

SND Theme: Thanksgiving

2010-11-05T00:46:00.005-04:00

Well, the weekend is coming...that is all I have to say.

Another challenge is up at Stamp-n-Doodle. It is a theme challenge. The theme is Thanksgiving or Fall. Youdo not have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do, you get two entries in the challenge. Come and play with us. We would love to have you try the challenge:)

Here is my card using the Fall image. Not too happy about the glue rings.

I am also using Get Sketchy's current challenge sketch. Just found this blog a few days ago.
Have a good weekend and thanks for looking:)

p.s. We might have some snow flurries late tonight. I am actually wishing for a surprised snow storm so the kids don't have to go to school and I can sleep in;)

Cool Stuff!

2010-11-04T13:54:00.004-04:00

I just found this website for cute countdown widgets, especially for pregnancy countdowns and thought, Gotta bookmark it...you never know;) As of now...all I can hope for is an oopsie;) As I kept looking they do stuff like this:

Photo Tinks by WiddlyTinks.com
I think it is cool! I will have to go back there and do some more playing!!

I took the picture two years ago. The winter storm of December 2008.

Digital Scrapbooking Photo Tinks by WiddlyTinks.com
Edit: 11/5/10 Told you I was going back for more fun! This was Christmas of last year. I just might frame some of these for the holidays!!

The Digi Blog Hop: Joy

2010-11-01T01:20:00.006-04:00

If you want to take part in the blog hop you will need to start here

If you came to my blog from here you will need to visit here next

I am using Di's Digi's Fun In the Fall image.

I am also using Unscripted Sketches #79

Now my clue in the hop is U. Now go visit Claire, who is next in the hop!! Have fun and good luck:)

Happy Halloween!!

2010-10-31T09:36:00.002-04:00

Have a happy and safe Halloween!!

Believe

2010-10-29T13:37:00.003-04:00

Challenge time at Stamp-n-Doodle!! This time it is a sketch challenge. Here is my card for the design team. I forgot to save the sketch but if you want to play go to Stamp-n-Doodle and you will see if there:) You don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but if you do, you get two entries into the challenge!!
I am also using this card for Pile It On. We are to use the colors: red, white and green. We are also to use something soft. So I used a ribbon on the bottom of the card.

Today is the girls school Halloween parade and parties. I have been scrambling since last night getting their costumes together. Sometimes I feel like a chicken with it's head cut off;)

I hope everybody has a good and safe Halloween weekend!

Retro Runway Blog Party

2010-10-28T11:09:00.003-04:00

Melissa over at Frugal Creativity is have a Retro Runway. Just post pictures of the styles you used when you were younger and then link it up!!

Here is me when I was 17. The year was 1989.
I could not find any pictures of me from that time. My momma has the pictures. But I googled the rolled up pant look. Though, I wouldn't wear those shoes with this look. I wore my penny loafers. I even put a penny in the hole!!

Now go link up with Frugal Creativity and lets see what your style was in high school.

Glitter and Shiny Crazy!!

2010-10-23T14:13:00.003-04:00

I am late posting this. Here is the card I did for Stamp-n-Doodle's new Thursday challenge. It was a recipe challenge. You are to use embossing, a bat and glitter. I used wet embossing on my image. Come and play with us at Stamp-n-Doodle. If you use a Stamp-n-Doodle image you get two entries into the challenge!!
I also used Unscripted Sketches #77. But I made my image too big so I had to change it a bit.

A Sign?

2010-10-16T19:33:00.004-04:00

Earlier in the week I saw this outside on my backyard porch. It didn't rain last night but here was this mark. It looks like a heart!

After I took the girls to school which was about two hours later it was still there. I sure hope it is a sign of what I want to hear!!

Let's Go Spookin' the Night Away

2010-10-15T13:31:00.003-04:00

Yesterday was a new challenge for Stamp-n-Doodle. A color challenge with a twist...you CAN'T use orange or black. Whoa!! Here is my card that I did for the challenge.
I am loving the font I used for the sentiment. I don't know if we always had it on the computer or if I downloaded it but it is cool!!
I am also using Unscripted Sketches sketch #76.

Spook Night At Stamp-n-Doodle

2010-10-06T18:35:00.003-04:00

Hey people!! I am posting from 7-8 at Stamp-n-Doodle for the Spook Night!! There will be games and challenges!! Click the picture and it will take you to the fun!!

Digi Blog Hop But No Picture

2010-10-03T11:16:00.005-04:00

If you want to take part in the blog hop you will need to start here

If you came to my blog from here you will need to visit here next

Unfortunately, my computer died. I can not post a picture of the card I had made:( But...I can still at least put the letter you need....N.

Have fun!!

Edit 10/8/10: My computer is back to working! My husband is so awesome!! So here is the card I had made for the blog hop. I also used Paper Secrets September color challenge with the card.

Thanks for looking:)

Early Morning Card

2010-09-24T17:12:00.004-04:00

Oh boy...I am so tried right now. After I type this up I am going to drink some pop. Just thought you wanted to know;)

It is challenge time at Stamp-n-Doodle! It is a recipe challenge.

You were to use:

flower
brad
sentiment

Come on and play with us. You get a freebie digi image:):) Here is my card using the free image.

I also used Unscripted Sketches #73.
I also got the sentiment from Create with TLC. Everyone have a great weekend and thanks for looking:)

Welcome To the First Digi Blog Hop!

2010-09-06T00:18:00.004-04:00

The winner gets a lot of digis!!

If you want to take part in the blog hop you will need to start here

If you came to my blog from here you will need to visit here next

I also used Unscripted Sketches #71 sketch.
I am using one of Michelle Perkett's digis. She is also a designer/member of the Digi Blog Hop.

p.s. L (if you are collecting the letters:)

Thanks for looking:)

Stamp-nDoodle: Sports Theme

2010-09-03T11:12:00.003-04:00

Hello everyone! First I just want to say, sorry I haven't been visiting your blogs or going on twitter. I have just been fooling around on Facebook. Also I have been with the kids and we are just being lazy and enjoy what was left of our summer. I am hoping that when school starts the blog bug will bite me. Thanks for sticking around:)

Stamp-n-Doodle's challenge is up. It is a sports theme. Remember you don't have to use a Stamp-n-Doodle image but...if you do you get two entries into the challenge.
Here is my card for the challenge. The writing on the ribbon is a rub-on and it says "You are my sunshine"

Thanks for looking:)