Saturday, February 28, 2009

2SY4 - Laura's Sketch 20!

Just had to play this week after missing last week!
This kewl Sketch was a bit tricky this week but I did my best! :)

Stuff... Cardstock, Pattern Paper, Ribbon, Stamps, Ink - Papertrey Ink, Wooden Flower - Kaiser, Button - My Stash, Thread - Bazzill Stitchz.

Friday, February 27, 2009

Loonie Stampers Challenge # 29!

And it is ME ME choosing! I went right from the runways with this one ladies!
Orange, Grey and Cream! Delish!
Here is my card... do you love my new Martha punch with the hearts in the scallops! How about you try this color combo and link up your creation! We would love to visit your blog and leave some love!
Don't forget to check out the Loonie Ladies...
Regs Maria Wendy Jewels Char

Stuff...
Grey Cardstock - Bazzill, Vintage Cream Cardstock - PTI
Pattern Paper - Chloe's Closet MM
Flowers - Prima
Dew Drops - Robin's Nest
Scallop Punch - Martha Stewart
Ink - Charcoal Palette
Ribbon - American Crafts
Stamps, Mixed Messages, Faux Ribbon, Out of the Box.
Thursday, February 26, 2009

CPS 104 and PTI! Awesome!

Here is my CPS card for this weeks Sketch ... is it awesome!
I think there is also a Papretrey prize!

Stuff... Everything is Papertrey Ink except the Kaiser Bling, the Spellbiners Ribbon Slide dies and the Swiss Dots embossing folder from Cuttlebug!

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop!



Woo Hoo... one of my favorite times of the month! Most of my favorite times of the month focus around Papertrey! :)
So this month's request was for Spring inspired project... you can read all the details HERE and you should definitely play along HERE !

I whipped up this SPRINGY little card!
Stuff... the only think not Papertrey on this card is the Liquid Pearls by Ranger
as the flower centers!
Cardstock - Spring Rain & White
Ink - Raspberry Fizz, Plum Pudding, Summer Sunrise, Spring Moss, Spring Rain
Stamps - Just Hatched, Honey Bees, Polka Dot Basics
Ribbon - Lemon Tart
Sunday, February 22, 2009

Turtle DT Reveal for February!

These are my 3 layouts for the Scrapping Turtle's February reveal... we have the KI Memories Kits! Great kits that come in a tin with an album, tons of paper, die cut stickers, rubons, chhipborad alphabet, alphabet and word stickers.



There 4 u Layout... White Cardstock - Bazzill, KI Memories Kit, Thickers - American Crafts, Heart Shape - QuicKutz Die, Ribbon - My Stash.

A Rose Layout... Cardstock - Bazzill, KI Memories Kit, Flowers, Prima, Markers - American Crafts & Copics, Flourishes - QuicKutz.
The Real Housewives Layout... Cardstock - Bazzill, KI Memories Kit, Chipboard House - Scenic Route, Alphabet Dies - QuicKutz, Glitter Star - American Crafts, Liquid Pearls - Ranger, Flower Prima, Marker - Copics.

Friday, February 20, 2009

Loonie Stampers Challenge #28!


Regan's choice this week...
No ribbon... Gasp... I know right!
So I used a blingy flourish to fill the hole in my heart that using no ribbon left!

Can't wait to see what the loonie ladies came up with... it's my fav part!
Wendy Char Maria Jewels Regs

Stuff... Raspberry Fizz, White, Kraft Cardstock - Papertrey Ink, Faux Ribbon, Out on a Limb Stamps - Papertrei Ink, Fresh Snow, Raspberry Fizz & Dark Chocolate Ink - Papertrey Ink, Liquid Pearls - Ranger, Bling - Walmart, Flowers - Prima, Bling Brad - Stampin Up, Scallop and Heart Border Punch - Martha Freaking Stewart (how totally cute)!
Thursday, February 19, 2009

Turtle DT Cards!

We played with the KI Memories kits this month and I added a little Kim Hughes
stamping and made some cards!



You can see the info on these at the Scrapping Turtle DT Gallery!
Lots of QuicKutz!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009

CPS 103!

Here is my card for CPS # 103... like one of my fav sketch sites!

Stuff... Chocolate, Spring Moss, Sweet Blush Cardstock - Papertrey Ink, Pattern Paper - Basic Grey, Star Nesties - Spellbinders, Ribbon - American Crafts, Faux Ribbon Stamps - Papertrey Ink, Ink - Papertrey Ink, Thread - Sizzix, Button - My Stash, Border Punch - Martha Stewart!

Monday, February 16, 2009

Card for a Friend!

Just a little card for a friend! Now to get it mailed!
Kind of a dark Pic... sorry! :)
Stuff... All Papertrey Ink except for Liquid Pearls by Ranger, Brad by Making Memories,
and Flower from my stash!

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Mojo Monday # 73!

Did this earlier this week and I am just posting now! It has been a very busy week with the Papertrey Ink Anniversary party! So fun!

Here is my Mojo Monday #73 card! A friend had her baby girl this week so I made this card for her!

Stuff... Everything is Papertrey Ink except the Kaiser Bling, Stampin Up button, QuicKuts Hanger Die and Cuttlebug Embossing Folder!

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Dawn McVey Color Combo!

Very kewl contest to try one of Dawn's amazing color combo's...
girl can rock some crazy color combos!
I could have went easy but I decided on the Summer Sunrise, True Black and Pure Poppy! Hope you like and more so I hope I win her stamp set! LOL

Stuff... Papertrey everything except the Martha heart punch and the American Crafts thickers!

Friday, February 13, 2009

Craft Critique's Valentines Blog Hop!

So the list of blogs is up on the Craft Critique site and here are the links...

http://www.craftcritique.com/2009/02/happy-almost-valentines-day-post-one.html

http://www.craftcritique.com/2009/02/happy-almost-valentines-day-post-two.html

Can't wait to snuggle up tonight and go through all the projects!

Have fun!

Loonie Stampers Challenge # 27!

It is Char's turn this week to pick the challenge... and she picked a fantastic one! Now I personally found it hard but I am really pleased with how my card turned out!



And here is my card!




Make sure you pop by the Loonie Ladies and see their creations...



We would love if you played along, please link up your card so we can visit your blog and leave some love!


Stuff... True Black & Vintage Cream Cardstock - Papertrey Ink, Bookprint Pattern Paper - October Afternoon, Ribbon - Papertrey Ink, Stamp & Ink - Papertrey Ink, Stickles - Ranger, Bling - My Stash, Journalling Pen - Martha Stewart, Embossing Folder - Cuttlebug, Flower Die - QuicKutz, Punches - Marvy & Stampin Up.
Thursday, February 12, 2009

2S4Y Laura's Sketch 19!

Another great sketch from 2S4Y so I decided I had to do it! A little while ago I won a Scrapbook and Cards Today scrapbook layout contest and I got a box of product from Riff Raff and this 2 piece ice cream was in it!

Stuff... Cardstock - PTI, Pattern Paper - American Crafts, Stamp & Ink - PTI, Bling - Kaiser, Embossing - Cuttlebug, Punch - Stampin Up, Paint - Making Memories, Shapes - Riff Raff.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Valentine's Blog Carnival!

One of my FAVORITE blogs is having a Valentine's Carnival! Go visit Craft Critique the details and see at the carnival! Woo Hoo!

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Forward Progress Prompt # 3!

I was away for December's Forward Progress Challenge but I got to play along with the January one! YAY! I love these challenges... I think in the future this will be the scrapbook I read and cherish the most (besides my babies).
The prompt is called "What I Want"! If you want to get ack to scrapbooking and need a jump start I highly recommend Forward Progress!

Stuff... Cardstock - Bazzill & Papertrey Ink, Pattern Paper - Sassafrass, Rub Ons - American Crafts, Thickers - Old, Liquid Pearls - Ranger, Dew Drops - Robin's Nest, Cloud Die - QuicKutz, Journalling Pens - Martha Stewart.

2S4Y Pitter Patter Blog Candy!

Valentine's Day is fast approaching, over at 2S4Y and they are celebrating this special day of LOVE, for one week with... Eye Candy For Blog Candy!
The theme is Eye Candy and they want to see who it is that makes your heart go pitter patter
and your cheeks blush with smitten!
This is who makes my heart go pitter patter and overwhelm with LOVE!
Perfection!

Monday, February 09, 2009

Friends Til the End PTI Challenge!

Another challenge from PTI... love this mostly because it was so
easy to make a cute card for my BFF!

Most people would make this card for their hubby but not me... LOL!
Love ya girl!
Stuff... All Papertrey Ink except the Kaiser Bling, Stampin Up Punch and QuicKutz Alphabet Die.

Sunday, February 08, 2009

PTI & CPS!

PTI has sponsored CPS this week! Totally awesome cause I love both of them! Here is the sketch... CPS 102!

Stuff... All Paertrey Ink except the felt, pin, Kaiser Bling and Stampin Up ribbon!

Saturday, February 07, 2009

Bitty Dot Sketch Challenge!

Yay, these are so much fun!
This was a sketch that you created yourself by connecting the dots!


I would seriously pass out if I won all this ribbon but
I am late entering so not a great chance for me!



I love my card... I am think I am better under pressure!
I also love this color combo... possibly a future LSC Challenge!

Stuff... Papertrey Everything except the Kaiser Bling and the Cuttlebug Die!
Friday, February 06, 2009

Over the Rainbow!


How much do I love Nichole issuing challenges... A Lot! I will do everyone as most of my supplies are by her! Yay! So this was a challenge to use the following colors...



Stuff... All Papertrey Ink! I love saying that!

Color Inspiration # 40!

Loved this color combo from Kristina Werner and I wish I had that stack of ribbon! Yum! I am so sad she is not doing the round up any more... :( mostly because I think I had the "schtuff" this time... lol!

So on my card I wanted to use my new QuicKutz die I have just picked up like 2 hours before and it worked perfectly! I love tulips and this die is awesome, it cuts the flower and the stem in 2 pieces the flower and the stem. Then you take the flower piece and fold up the center, I cut it off though and added it on a foam dot in the lighter saffron! Me likey!

Stuff... White Cardstock - PTI, Old Olive, Marigold & So Saffron Cardstock - SU, Ribbon - My BFF Regs, Tulip Die - QuicKutz, Word Windo Punch - SU, Scallop Die - Spellbinders, Bling - Kaiser, Stamp - PTI, Ink - SU, Embossing Folder - Cuttlebug.


Loonie Stampers Challenge # 26!

Wow I can't believe we are at 26 challenges and they have all been so much fun, however none like this... It was Jewels' turn to choose the challenge and she asked us to case a previous LSC card! Totally cool right! So scroll down to see what card I choose!

I chose this card by Wendy... You can see her original post HERE!

And here is my card... I just loved the design of Wendy's card and wanted to try it from the moment I seen it! This challenge was the perfect opportunity to do it!

Now make sure you check out what the Loonie Ladies did with this challenge...

Jewels Wendy Regs Maria Char

Stuff... This entire card is Papertrey Ink with a little help from the Stampin Up word window punch and Cuttlebug Flower Dies!

Thursday, February 05, 2009

It's in the Bag!

Well Nichole is giving away some awesome stuff over at Papertrey Ink, if you know my blog at all, almost everything I make has a little PTI in it! Love them!
Go check out the "It's in the Bag" contest!

CPS 101!

Squeaked in a little CPS 101 in between wedding invitations and thank you cards!

No stamping... Crazy!

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

2S4Y Kazan Sketch # 19!

Well... this sketch blog is really helping me step things up and it is helping me use up my schtuff! I love it! Just so you know what I mean, normally I would have stopped this card without the butterfly, the bling flourish, the blue trim and I probably wouldn't have put the bling on the scallops!
Now get yourself over to 2 Sketches 4 You and look at the cards over there! WOWZA!


Stuff... Ripe Avocado & Ocean Tide Cardstock - Papertrey Ink, Polka Dot Paper - Papertrey Ink, Fresh Snow Ink - Papertrey Ink, Sentiment - Papertrey Ink, Trim - Making Memories, Bling - Kaiser & Walmart, Circle Punch - Stampin Up, Butterfly Punch - Martha Stewart, Journalling Pen - Martha Stewart, Flower & Center - No Idea.

Awesome Blog Candy!


The ever talented Ally is giving away blog candy from this new Canadian stamp company... My Stamp Box.com! How awesome is this! While you are there looking at all the cute stamps, check out the storage! I am definitely getting me some of those!
Wanna win? Go to Your Memories, Ally's blog and leave your comment!


Tuesday, February 03, 2009

So Sketchy January # 4!

I love this sketch that Ally created over at So Sketchy. It is the January one and it totally inspired me! Just love her clean sketches!

This is just a close up of the Prima flower I colored with a copic, one of my favorite new techniques!

Stuff... Pure Poppy & White Cardstock - Papertrey Ink, Pure Poppy and True Black Ink - Papertrey Ink, Love Songs Stamps - Papertrey Ink, Pattern Paper - Papertrey Ink, Flower - Prima, Punch - Fiskars, Brad - My Stash.

Monday, February 02, 2009

CPS Meet SYC!

Lots of awesome challenges online lately and I find I am always doing them weeks after they are out... so I thought I would through 2 together! I made this card for the Scrap Your Crap # 39 Love is in the Air challenge to make a valentines card with red and pink! I worked that into a card using the CPS Sketch # 100 ... so fun!

Stuff... Pure Poppy, White, Dark Chocolate Cardstock, Raspberry Fizz Pattern Paper, Dark Chocolate & Raspberry Fizz Ink, Love Songs Stamps - Papertrey Ink, Swiss Dots Folder - Cuttlebug, Bling - Kaiser, Felt Flower Strip - No Idea... LOL!