Glass Block Gift!!

I didn't get a chance to make these last yr but wanted to make one for a gift this year. I bought a 6x6 inch block and filled it with a small strand of lights and some of those little circle things (I don't know the real name of them LOL..they are like styrofoam)..I found this Laptop sticker and loved the saying so I added that to it (I was going to cut vinyl) and added a couple flowers..I may have to get some more of these and make more gifts..Maybe I should add a couple more flowers to the other corners..yes or no??
What do you think?


then lit up:

Christmas Card 2010

Here it is!! I love this snowman stamp, I used on a couple cards last year..but this year it is my main card! I used my nestabilities for the rectangular frames and colored the snowman in with glitter pens. I used one of my CB folders. I also found those rhinestones at J's..I had to glue them on myself (as they are not the self adhesive ones) but I got a much better deal! LOL! I think I made about 25-30 of these! I hope that's enough!! :)I may add some chalk on the background of the snowman, haven't decided yet..
What do you think?

Wow...it has been over a month..

since I have posted! School is sucking up my creative time LOL! Well hopefully I will be able to get some craft time in soon!!

Card Front Swap

This is my first time participating in a card front only swap!! It was fun! I am used to making a card for a specific reason (bday, Christmas, etc) but for this swap, there were to be no themes or sentiments! I can't wait to see what everyone did on this one!!

WOW!! Check out this Blog Candy!!

This is being given away by http://greengoddescreations.blogspot.com/2010/09/blogaversary-candy-time.html

Rest in Peace our Buster

Our Buster passed away Tuesday afternoon. It was a complete shock to us all. We knew he was getting old, he was 10 (11 in December) but other than showing signs of getting older (moving around slower and getting grey hair..we would call him grey beard or our old man) we don't know if he was ill. My husband came home from work and let him to go the bathroom and he was fine he said, then he went back off the porch to finish up and passed away in the yard.


Thank you Buster for blessing us for the past 10 years with your neverending love!! You showed us what unconditional love is all about!! Now go play with Lenox and you both watch over your kids--they miss you so much...we love you Buster!

WINNER WINNER WINNER!!

Random.org picked Number 28 which is Terri!!

Terri said...
COOL Notebook!!! Everything else looks great too!!

September 3, 2010 9:50 PM



Thanks everyone for blog hopping with us!! I hope you had as much fun as I did!

Terri..off to contact you now!!

BLOG HOP!!

thanks for joining us for our 2nd blog hop!! You should have arrived here from Gina's blog http://ginathorntonstamping.blogspot.com/ if you want to start from the beginning..please click on http://crystalscraftycreations.blogspot.com/ which is our Commander Crystal!!


Do you have kiddos in school--if so--this blog hop is for you! Our theme is Back to School! If you don't, don't worry...I bet you will find some great projects that will inspire you!

Our second blog hop is sponsored by the very talented and generous Regina from CUTTING CAFE. You can find Regina's blog right here: http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/

So while you are hopping and getting lots of inspiration make sure that you leave comments on all the blogs to be entered to win THREE CUTTING CAFE STAMP SETS OF YOUR CHOICE from the wonderful Regina. Crystal will check to make sure the winner that random.org picks has commented on ALL the blogs and post the winner one Monday afternoon! Good luck!

Now on to my cards! I have never made my children cards for their first day but I did this yr! It was a lot of fun!! I used the School Days stamp set which can be found here: http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2009/08/school-days-printable-stamp-set.html Thank you Regina for providing me with such great "stamps" to work with!!


Now don't forget to leave a comment..become a follower if you wish (PS I love followers!!) I decided to give away an altered comp book I made and here it is:

I will use random.org for the winner Monday morning and announce on my blog! Please leave a way for me to contact you as well!! You should now be heading to see what Jess is showcasing! ScrappyJess http://scrappyjess.blogspot.com/



Here is the Order for the Blog Hop:
Caitlynsmommy http://crystalscraftycreations.blogspot.com/
GRKIDDO http://ginathorntonstamping.blogspot.com/
Me http://www.scrapthiscraftthat.blogspot.com/
ScrappyJess http://scrappyjess.blogspot.com/
Kat/Bluerose http://katzdesignz.blogspot.com/
DDDCort http://www.dawnsaddiction.blogspot.com/
KarelJCreations http://www.karelj.blogspot.com/
SherylGreene http://sherylscraftingcorner.blogspot.com/
LarelynSartini http://www.handmadefromtheheart-designsbylarelyn.blogspot.com/
Kisatrtle http://www.kisatrtleskreativekorner.blogspot.com/
AJoy713 http://adreatravis2008.blogspot.com/
BeeJay http://www.beejaysstudio.blogspot.com/
Pamela http://blog.pamelaosterday.com/

Have a great hop!!

Wedding Shadow Box

After a couple hours..I think I got it!! I cut my letters just a little too big the first time around.I bought the "outfits" and to make them fit, I had to cut and piece together some paper dolls. So my dolls vary in size from 3 1/2 inches to 4 1/2 inches..I used Storybook to cut the letters (shadow and regular) at 1 1/2 inches. I have a corner punch that I used for the corners. I hope my sister and her fiance like it.


What do you think? I wish I had more shadow boxes..I think they make great gifts!!

"My Boys" Layout!!

Yippee!! I got a layout done today!! I love being able to do a challenge or two!! The layout is of my 2 doggies!
I used some DCWV paper and some regular cardstock..used Learning Curve for my font and used good ole' George for my circles. I had some chipboard stickers so I used those (I love being able to use up my stash of goodies!) And some ribbon, a few shaped brads, a border punch, a white pen for the dots..and there you go..there is my layout!!


What do you think? Leave me some comments!! I love them!

Upcoming Blog Hop!!

I will be giving away some blog candy..so get ready for some fun!! Cya later this week!!

I was "Pinked"

I was pinked!!

Thanks Cheryll!! Now I am off to find something pink to share with you on your blog!! And of course, I am going to email some of my friends cause they are getting "pinked" too!

Check out Cheryll's new blog at http://ifitspink.blogspot.com/

2nd project for August The Cuttlebug Blog!!

This is my last project for August! I created a mini altered comp book...it would be a great little book to have when on vacation to write down little notes that you want to remember!
I used my Seeing Spots CB folder, some rhinestones and a jeweled dolphin sticker that my friend Erica sent me! I used one of my border punches for the top and some silver ink!


Don't forget, if you have played along yet, hop over to www.cuttlebugblog.blogspot.com and play along!

My project for SSPT!!

Hello everyone!! August means a new challenge is issued over at Sugar Sweet Paper Treats!! (http://www.sugarsweetpapertreats.blogspot.com) and the challenge was to create a non traditional opening card (can't open from the top or side)..so I found this template in my one magazine, changed it just a little (no scalloped edges) and in about 10 minutes I had this card made! This card could be used for all kinds of occasions don't you think? You could add a cut out or a stamped image you colored then cut out..oh the possibilities!


I hope you like it!!

August Challenge for the Cuttlebug Blog!!

Hey there!! The theme for August is Splish Splash Summer Spot" How do you spend your summer vacation?
So we vacationed at the beautiful Outer Banks again this year!! We just love it at the beach!!
I hope my card creation can add some "sunshine" to your day!


I cut this card at 5 1/2 by 5 1/2. I used/did the following:
Mango luau cut outs
coredinations paper embossed it with SEEING SPOTS Cuttlebug folder then sanded it a little
Bazzill paper flowers inked with cat's eye ink
white flower with cat's eye ink
5 brads
rik rak ribbon for the stem of the flower
The stamped word SUNSHINE stamped with scrappy cat ink
Thank you to www.crazyscraps.com for being a wonderful sponsor and giving me the Bold products! You are awesome!!

Also, don't forget to play along this month at the www.cuttlebugblog.blogspot.com
I hope you like my card!
Thanks for looking!