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Hello Crafty World! I am sure all of you are just as busy as we are getting ready for the holidays, craft fairs and life in general. I have been creating like crazy just not too much time to post. Plus I have lots of fun things planned for my blog.

The other day I found a big file of photos of my previous creations, I was so relieved. I had been looking for the pictures for a long time. This is was one of my favorite to make. So whimsical and girly at the same time. After the birthday I took out "is 2" so it could be hung in Norah's room! The flowers are from this Sizzix die, they are very easy to use and lots of fun. Since the die is a bigz die you can cut it out of fabric or felt and have the die go even further!

CS: Prism. Ribbon: Making Memories. Rhinestone: Unknown. Die Cuts: Cricut & Sizzix. Stamp: Fancy Pants. Ink: Versamark.

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Birthday Cars Card

I have been busy as a bee. New schedule, puppy and life in general. I think I got a good schedule to help me stay organized and use my time wisely. It has been a bit since I have posted but I still have been creating like crazy. Lots of fun things to share with the world. :)

Here are two cards I made with a boy/guy related theme. If you're like me this is the hardest theme to make for cards. Girl cards are easy butterfly or flowers or a cute animal. Boys on the other hand not so much. I love this car stamp from Inque Boutique, I had some trouble figuring out out to incorporate it on the card, so I decided to make it a background. I used Versamark ink and stamped it all over the cardstock! I did the same thing with the Happy stamp. I only have one circle punch (Shocker I know!) so I used that to create a peek a boo for the happy. I adore these puffies from Ki Memories they added just what I need to complete the card.

I am trying something new when I go to create a card. I am making a second one at the same time. That way if I am ever in a crunch, I have a little stack to go and snag a card. ;)

CS: Prism. Stamps: Inque Boutique (Car) & Unknown (Happy). Ink: Versamark. Embellishments: Ki Memories. Circle Punch: Fiskars.

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BoBunny Layout and Card

Its Wonderful Wednesday and summer is in full swing here; playing outside in the sprinklers, tank tops and afternoon showers.

I absolutely adore the local scrapbook store, The Creative Nook, and being on the design team is so much fun! Everyone is great, I get to see the new goodies come in and I always enjoy when I go visit. Here is a recent layout and card I made to be displayed in the store. Its been a while since I have created a layout and I love it! I need to spend some time just printing pictures so I can scrap more :)

Every time I create something and there is extra's I put them in a drawer which I call a "treasure box". I have had the sizzix flip card die for some time and wanted to try it out!  So with die in hand and the goodies from my treasure box I created the card below!

PP: BoBunny (Pop Quiz). Chipboard Element: Accucut (Heart). Pen & Chipboard ABC: American Crafts. 

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CS: Prism. PP: BoBunny (Pop Quiz). Ink: Ranger (Tim Holtz Vintage Photo). Die Cuts: Provo Craft (Butterfly & Scalloped Circle). Embossing Folder: Provo Craft (Butterfly Dots). Stamps: Hero Arts (Birthday Pendent). 

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Teacher Appreciation Crafts

It has been busy but good here. Hunter has lots going on with his Search and Rescue training and is almost ready to go to the next level! I need to get down to getting a schedule for my days so I don't dilly dally and play on facebook lol.

Teacher appreciation week recently passed and I got asked to make some goodies for my friends favorite teachers! How could I say no, I love being crafty :) Did you make any crafty goodies for your child/children teacher? I would love to see your projects, leave a link the comments section so I can check it out!

PP, Stickers: Junkitz. Die Cut: Unknown (speech bubble). Stamp: Stampin Up (Apple) & Junkitz (Journal Box & I love School). Cardstock: Michaels. Ink: Tsukineko.

PP: Junkitz. Die Cuts: Sizzix (Glue, Pencil & Notebook). Stamp: Junkitz (Journal Box & I love School) & Art Warehouse (Paper Lines). Cardstock: Michaels. Ink: Tsukineko. Ribbon: May Arts. 

CS: Prism. PP: Simple Stories. 

Love Birds Thank You Cards

Happy Monday! Can't believe a new week has started, lots of fun things planned and excited about it! It snowed again in Maryland and I am hoping that was the last of it. Our furbaby injured his leg and has to be on minimal activity, which is not easy for a puppy! As you know I found our wedding box and here is another card, they were thank you cards for all the wonderful gifts, thoughts and people who made our wedding special.

Ribbon: Michaels. Stamps: Ditto (Geometric Backround), Hero Arts (Tree Branch & Sentiments), Unknown (Birds). Punch: Creative Memories (Heart) CS: Prism. Embossing Powder: Inque Boutique. 

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Bridal Shower Thank You Cards

I was cleaning some of the boxes out in the garage,  things are still a little scattered from when we moved to our new duty station. I found all our wedding stuff, I was able to finish our shadow box, it has my bouquet, announcements, invitations, garter belt and hubby's boutonniere. This card is a thank you for everyone that came to my bridal shower/bachelorette party.  Embossed the pink cardstock and just repeat stamped the "thank you". I hand colored the girl in the dress, but I can't recall if it was copic markers or watercolor pencils. Thanks for checking out my blog!!!! Happy Wednesday! Inlaws came to visit and its a little hectic here! :D

CS: Prism. Stamp: Stamping Bella (? Girl in Dress) & Hero Arts (Thank You). Embossing Plate: Sizzix. Bling: Unknown. Die Cuts: Quickutz/Lifestyle Crafts (Fancy Label & Flag). 

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! It's a snow day for us and puppy is enjoying it! The weekend was crazy busy with parties, yard sales and K9 SAR. I've been busy with work, which is always a good thing, I have an interview this week at my LSS for a design team position/teaching, so excited!

I wanted to give a super big awesome congratulations to Katie P. Photography, LLC for getting her LLC :) Katie is such an amazing, sweet women and her photography rocks. I am so thankful I was able to help her out and be a part of her celebration day for her business. I encourage you all to go check her out on her website or facebook page! Trust me you won't be disappointed! I can't wait for her to take some pictures of our furbaby in her upcoming Easter mini sessions.

CS: Prism. Cricut. Ribbon: May Arts. Ink: Heidi Swapp. Stamp: Unknown.
I had stamped the chevron to match the business color ;) 

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Ballet Banner

Thanks everyone for being patient with me and my blogging. Its been crazy again. We had a death in the family and had to push a lot of things to different dates. Plus I had a big order to make party decor (can't wait to share with you!). So pweh, but I'm back and can't wait to get this party started.

Here is a ballet banner I made for a donation to an auction at a dance studio, all the money made helps the dancers fulfill there dreams! I was so excited to be able to help out. I hope whoever received this is enjoying it!

I really love the look everyone has been creating with the tissue paper, but I didn't have any so I created my own! I will post a video later on, on how to do this!

CS: Prism. ABC: Cricut. Ribbon: May Arts. Stamp: Unknown (Ballerina & Music Sheet). Bling: Unknown (Pearl Bead).  Tissue Paper. Paper Flower: Sizzix.  

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Happy Birthday Star

Whoa to say its been a crazy whirlwind is putting it lightly! A big snow storm came through again, doggie and hubby were excited about it because it was a snow day! I had my open house for my paper crafts business and ever since then its been great! I had to take a day off on Monday to catch up from all the fun! Thank you so much everyone for the support and helping my business grow! As you can see I have been on a card kick lately! But I definitely want to get back into scrapbooking and I am even going to try my hand at project life! I can't wait, I already ordered some products! Thanks for checking my blog out today and I always love reading your comments!

CS: Michaels. PP: Inque Boutique. Stamps: Gelatins (Stars) & Hero Arts (Happy Birthday). Decorative Edge Scissors: Fiskars. Die Cuts: Sizzix (Stars).

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Coffee Birthday!!!

Happy Thursday! All I have to say is Snow Snow Snow! So we are all staying cozy and I am scrapping away! I needed to make some more masculine birthday cards and here is one that I came up with. Masculine cards have always been a toughie for me, but I like how this one came out! I have so more guy cards to post too, but will later on! Hope everyone is staying warm! Thanks for checking my blog out! Happy Art Making!

CS: Prism. PP: Basic Grey. Stamps: Inque Boutique (cup) & Hero Arts (sentiment). Ink: Ranger/Tim Holtz.

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Birthday Kitty

 I've been working on cards lately and here is my latest creation. My grandpa recently had his birthday and I wanted to make him a card. Guy cards tend to be a little tougher sometimes, trying not to make it fluffy and frilly :) Plus we are a family of all girls so I am normally making girly cards/layouts. But I still had lots of fun making the card, I decide to make two! Thanks for checking out my blog and all the recent love! Happy Art Making :D

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CS: Prism. Stamps: Inkadinkado (Happy Birthday) and Stampendous (V233 Fluffies Football). PP: Inque Boutique. Ink: Stazon. Washi Tape: Bella Blvd. Colored Pencils: Sanford Prismcolor (Color Grey, Blush Pink) and Derwent Inktense (Mallard Green, Golden Yellow, Burnt Orange).

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Welcome Baby

I am so excited to have been able to get back into the arts! I've been inspired by the gals on two peas and there is also a challenge to use your stay for 50 projects and not to buy anything! So here I am working through my stash and this is project 1/50. This is a welcome baby card for a new bundle of joy that we welcomed to the family!

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PP: My Minds Eye (Lime Twist). Stamp: Lawn Fawn
(Plus One) and My Sentiments Exactly . Ruler Sticker: Jenni Bowlin. RIbbon: Making Memories. Die Cut: My Minds Eye. Markers: Inque Boutique.

Supporting the Troops

As many of you know, I have always been a big supporter of our troops. There is one special group out there called "Adopt a Platoon" I have been helping them help soldiers since 2006. It a great organization and if you have some time you should check them out. They have lots of options and ways for you to help out the troops. Here is a card I made for a soldier. I took a couple of close ups, so you could see the detail.

For the backround, I punched stars in the same color as the card and pop dotted them. :) Pins are just from the sewing section of any craft store. 

CS, Pins, Marine Paper, Stamp: Unknown. Flags: Rusty Pickle. Star & Scallop Punch: Marvy

November Sketch

As soon as I saw this sketch, I feel in love with it. I am excited to say I am coming up to the end of scrapbooking the year 2008, can you believe it? So go check out the sketch and see if it can help get your creative juices flowing (it sure did for me)!!! They rock over at My Sketch World :)

This layout is of my little fluffy cupcake, she passed away last year and its still been tough, but here she is Christmas tree shopping :-) She even had her pearls on too! The paper is from SEI, most of it was just from my holiday scraps. Inque Boutique made the stamp, still miss them, love the rubber cling stamps, they are awesome! The lights are from Jolee's, I have to admit they have really changed since I first started scrapbooking and I love it. Of course the letters are from American Crafts, the green ones are HERE. Ohh I almost forgot about the border punch, its from Martha Stewart, its one thats half punch and half emboss, I sanded the edges so you can see the flakes on the punch more.

Cake and Candles

Have I said that I absolutely love love love it over at My Sketch World! They had a OHSC, I always love a good challenge but I am such a slow poke when it comes to making cards. I am a big fan of cardstock and with cards I always go to two items: Cardstock and Stamps. So I didn't make the official cut with completely all the cards, hehe. There were some awesome sketches and everyone rocked it!

The cardstock is a mix of Bazzill and Prism, I am trying to finish up using the big scrap collection we have here. The circle backround stamp is from Stampin' Up (love them). The cake and candle stamps are Hero Arts. My favorite punch the scallop with the holes :) is from Fiskars. I hand drew the pink felt swirl and cut it out! I've been keeping this little stack of felt scraps next to me so I can use them on my projects, its a great way to incorporate stuff you normally wouldn't on your projects!

Some Cards ...

I couldn't sleep, well I got lost in my scrapbook room :-) So I made these cards. I found a new fun place that has some great sketches, you should check them out: My Sketch World

I love Kraft paper, its so versatile! I made the hearts out of ribbon, I hand cut the shape out. To get the ribbon to stick better to your shape, run it through the Xryon Sticker Maker. The transparency is from Hambly Studio, my favorite is this mini grid. You can find the sketch for this card HERE :)

Another Kraft card :) I was excited I got to use my felt, I have tons. I used the Fiskars Pinking Shears, these are great for everything in your art room. Check out the card sketch HERE.

Halloween Cards

Hello Hello,

This my first post from my new droid phone hope it works. :-)

I was able to finish up my Halloween cards and mail them out too.

3 pumpkins: stamps doodlebug & ki memories, cs unknown, pp sei & pinecone press, markers copic, watercolor pencils.

1 pumpkin: stamps close to my heart & ki memories, pp sei, markers copic, watercolor pencils.

Frankenstein: stamps hero arts unknown & ki memories, markers copic, pp junkitz & pinecone press

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