7 More Sleeps.......til Santa arrives!

The countdown is on, 7 more sleeps til the big guy arrives! Are you ready?

This is the last card sketch for 2008 over at Sketches by Tamara. There are so many beautiful cards this week - if you have some time come on over and check them out.

I'd like to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and the Happiest New Year ever! This has been such a great year and I thank all of you for your kind words and sharing all your beautiful creations!

I'm a Bad Blogger - So Very Busy

Hey everyone, I have been neglecting my Blog big time. I have been so busy, I'm sure everyone is crazy busy right now : )

I've missed making cards - I finally had some time and created this card with Tamara's new sketch posted over at Sketches by Tamara. There are some amazing cards posted by the Fabulous design team, I hope you come take a peek.

How is your Christmas Shopping coming, are you done?? I'm not! I'll be out there with the crowds this weekend, wish me luck...lol

Sketches by Tamara - New Sketch Day!

Happy Thursday Everyone - Wow this week is just flying!

Today is new sketch day over at Sketches by Tamara - A fun sketch and the Design Team really rocked this one out! I hope you stop by and give it a try, I would love to see your cards made with this sketch.

Tomorrow is Friday - I'm excited are you??

Sunday - New Sketch day at Creatively Yours!

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. It hasn't stopped raining here all weekend but it is very warm - summer time temperatures today (very uncommon around here in November!).

Today at Creatively Yours there is a new scrapbook layout and card layout posted. There is so much eyecandy to see, I hope you stop over and take a look and show us your creations from Noella's sketches.

Enjoy your Sunday!

2 Sketches 4 You - I've missed you : )

I haven't had a lot of free time lately, and I really miss playing along with the awesome sketches over at 2Sketches 4 You. This week Kazan has a really great sketch and the new design team is amazing : ) If you have never visited you must go take a look : )

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend, tonight we had our Christmas parade and it has rained all day & night - not good for the parade.

MIA no More : )

I have been away on business this week in Montreal I love that city : ) I wanted to post my cards for this week. The first one is for Sketches by Tamara. This was such a fun sketch to work with! I love making the long cards! The second card is my card for this week's CuttleBug Challenge. This week's challenge was to create a card based on an embossed die cut. I hope everyone had a great week! I'm so glad to be home and I plan on making some Christmas cards this weekend. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Joy - It's Thursday!

Today is Thursday which means it is new card sketch day over at Sketches by Tamara!

Lots of fantastic cards from the design team this week. I hope you have a chance to come visit and play along.

I'm so glad that tomorrow is Friday - Anyone else?? lol

Thanks for stopping by!

Holly Jolly - Cuttlebug Challenge

Happy Wednesday everyone : ) Since it is Wednesday that means there is a new Cuttlebug Challenge!

This week the challenge was to design a card based on a sketch from Scrapfreak.

Please stop by and see the wonderful cards the design team has made this week. I hope you play along with us : )

I also wanted to thank Tamara for Spotlighting me on her blog today - Sketches by Tamara! Thanks Tamara you are the sweetest : )

Let it Snow (not yet please!)

I hope it doesn't snow for awhile yet! lol

Well It is Thursday and that means new sketch day over at Sketches by Tamara. This was a fun sketch - I loved it. You will love what the rest of the design team has done with the sketch as well. Come on over and take a look and try the sketch - I would love to see your take on it.

I used the K & Company Peppermint Twist papers - Love them : )

Thanks for stopping by!

Cuttle Bug Challenge Day

Today is Wednesday getting closer to Friday! And Wednesday's are also CuttleBug Challenge Days!

This week's challenge was to use a metallic finish. I used Gold Metallic cardstock and some Pearl brads and some new Christmas paper from K&Co Christmas Cheer.

I hope you stop by and play along - I'd love to see your cards!

Last Day of Cuttlebug Camp! My Christmas Tag Workshop

We have had so much fun over at the Cuttlebug Challenge this weekend. Today I have posted the instructions to make some Christmas Tags with the embossing folders and Die Cuts.

If you haven't had a chance to go to camp, come on over and check out all the wonderful workshops and tutorials posted this weekend. There are some super cute ideas for Holiday Decorating. Trust me you won't be disappointed!

Hope to see you at Camp : )

New Sketch from Creatively Yours

Over at Creatively Yours there are 2 new sketches posted today. There are so many beautiful cards posted, I hope you stop by to take a look.

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend, can you believe it is over already?

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a great week : )

Thursday - New Card Sketch day over at Sketches

I love Thursdays, One because we are getting closer to the weekend and Two because it is new card sketch day over at Sketches by Tamara!!

Hop on over and see the Beautiful eye candy the Design Team has come up : )

Hope ya'll are having a great week!

Wednesday -Cuttlebug Challenge Day!

Brrrr - it sure is cold and windy here today!

Happy Wednesday everyone, Wednesday's are new challenge days over at the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog. This week's challenge was to emboss on patterned paper. This was a hard one. Originally when I embossed the pink snowflake paper with the swiss dot folder, I did the wrong side but I kind of like the look of the dotted paper, so I left it that way! Funny how things happen : )

Hope you find time to stop and play along with this challenge, I'd love to see what you create! And this weekend is the Cuttlebug Camp with lots of Workshops Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday - hope to see you at camp!!

Thursday - New Card Sketch day over at Sketches

Wow this week is just flying by! Thursday already, and that means new card sketch day over at Sketches by Tamara.

This week's sketch was so fun to design from - there are so many amazing cards posted by the design team. We hope you stop by and play along with us!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cuttlebug Challenge Day!

It's Wednesday so that means another new Cuttlebug Challenge : )

This week's challenge is to create something other then a card or to alter an item using your embossing folders.

The Design team has some beauties posted this week - lots of great ideas - come on over and check them out and then show us your creation!

Creatively yours sketch and Guest Designer Contest

Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Canadians! And Happy Monday to the rest of the world : )

Here is the card I designed for this week's Creatively Yours sketch by Noella.

CY is running a “2-step” contest to locate two talented designers to become CY Guest Design Team Members for the month of November. Check out the rules here. Deadline for applying is October 17th. So hurry on over and apply : )

Have a great week everyone!

Happy Thursday!

It's Thursday which means another new sketch by Tamara over at Sketches. I did a 3x3 giftcard with the sketch with my favorite Christmas papers by Basic GreyFiggy Pudding, the snowflake is cut from some KI memories paper. There is some serious eye candy by the rest of the DT stop by and play along with us - I'd love to see what you create!

Tommorrow is Friday - I am soooooo glad! Anyone with me??? lol

Wednesday -Cuttlebug Challenge Day!

It's Wednesday so that means another new Cuttlebug Challenge!

This week's challenge was to make a Fall or Halloween card. This weekend we celebrate Thanksgiving here in Canada, so I went with a Thanksgiving card. I used the bird and swirls cuttlebug embossing folder.

I hope you stop by and see all the wonderful creations the rest of the design has made, and I can't wait to see what you create!

I hope you are all having a great week!

Cuttlebug Hugs : )

Sketches by Tamara #64 - Happy Thursday!

Happy Thursday everyone : )

Each Thursday brings a new card sketch over at Sketches by Tamara. There is so many Gorgeous cards posted by the design team. Won't you come play with us? I'd love to see your creations!

Hope y'all are having a good week - I am so glad tomorrow is Friday!s

2 Sketches 4 You - Kazan's Sketch #10

Sleigh bells ring are ya listening! lol

While making this card from this weeks sketch at 2Sketches 4 You, I couldn't help but sing some Christmas songs. I have decided to make atleast 2 Christmas cards each week right up unitl Christmas because it is coming fast - October already! And what a way start - Kazan has an awesome sketch to work with. The design team has some beautiful inspiration, they are all so talented : ) Stop by and check them out!

Hope you are all having a wonderful week : )

Cuttlebug Challenge Day #1

Wednesday which means Cuttlebug Challenge Day!

This week's challenge was to use 3 embossing folders on one project. I used the number collage, spots and dots and traffic jam folders - so much fun : )

This was so much fun, I don't think I would have thought to try this on my own. You should stop by and see all the other designer's beautiful creations and then try the challenge. I'd love to see your projects!

Thanks for stopping by!

Creatively Yours Card Sketch Time!

It is card sketch time at Creatively Yours and here is the card I came up with. The papers are all from the Figgy Pudding line by Basis Grey.

Please stop by Creatively Yours and see the great sketch that Noella has for this week and the beautiful card my fellow designer - Tanisha has done.

Happy Monday and have a great week!

Toot Toot - Have you been bitten by the Bug?

There is a new Challenge blog in town - The Cuttlebug Challenge which the talented Trudi @ The Pink Petal is organizing. I am on the design team and so excited to start using my Cuttlebug more! The challenges will be posted every Wednesday starting October 1st @ The Cuttlebug Challenge. I hope you will come play along with us! Blow the dust of your bug and come join us : )

Here is a list of the design team : ) Check out these fabulous blogs!

Allison http://allisonscraftymoments.blogspot.com/
Bree http://aussie-bree.blogspot.com/
Carol http://carolspaperplayce.blogspot.com/
Jenn http://captainscrappyjm.blogspot.com/
Jennifer http://jenniferssweettreatdesigns.blogspot.com/
Kim (Radio Girl) http://radiogirlcards.blogspot.com/
Maggie http://mphoinix.blogspot.com/

Have a great weekend everyone - And don't forget to Check out the challenge on Wednesday!

Sketches by Tamara #63 - Happy Thursday!

Happy Thursday everyone : )

Every Thursday is new card sketch day over at Sketches by Tamara. Tamara has a fabulous sketch this week. The rest of the DT has some Gorgeous cards. Please stop by and play along! I would love to see your creations.

Thanks for stopping by!

2 Sketches 4 You - Kazan's Sketch #9

Whew I almost didn't get my card done in time : )

Fall is here! It is so chilly in the evenings - where did the summer go?

Over at 2Sketches4You - Kazan has such a great sketch this week and the design team's cards were so inspirational lots of talent over there!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Sketches by Tamara #62!

Well it is Thursday and that means a new sketch from Tamara over at Sketches!{by Tamara}. This sketch was so much fun. There are so many wonderful cards from the designers - pure card candy!! Please come play with us.

I'm so glad tomorrow is Friday is anybody with me on that?

thanks for stopping by!

Working 9 to 5 what a way to make a living : )

Over at Caardvarks they have an awesome challenge right now - Working for a living! Create a card using office supplies, a career theme, work-related elements, whatever speaks to you. For some reason that old Dolly Parton song came into my head Working 9 to 5 - I had so much fun making this card. I even did some recycling! I used my starback wrapper on the card, cuz what's a workday without a chai tea latte?? A message slip and some ledger paper. I only wish work was as fun as making cards! LOL

There is a ton of great inspiration from the DT at Caardvarks and there is an awesome prize up for grabs a $25 GC from Scrapbook Express.

Have a great week Everybody : )

Ok, Where did the weekend go?

Wow that was fast! lol Sunday already.

Since it is Sunday there is a new sketch posted by Noella @ Creatively Yours. Here is the card I designed from this week's awesome sketch. Come on over and see the awesome cards my fellow designers have come up with! I'd love to see what you come up with as well, stop by and give it a try.

I hope y'all had a great weekend!

Finally Friday : ) 2 Sketches4 You Sketch #8

Woooohooo the weekend has arrived : )

It has been a few weeks since I played along at 2Sketches4U. I was finally able to play along this week. There are so many gorgeous cards over there, if you haven't been you should check it out!

Hope you all have a good weekend!

Sketches by Tamara #61

Happy Thursday!

Here is my card for Sketches by Tamara. I had so much fun desiging with this sketch, I know I will be using this sketch over and over again. You have to check out what the other girls on the design team came up with - they are all so GORGEOUS! These girls totally rocked the sketch! We would love for you to show us your take on the sketch : )

I love fall - the colours are starting to change in the trees and there is a little cool feeling in the air - luv that!

Thanks for stopping by : )

My first card for Sketches by Tamara - Sketch #60

Well I'm back from vacation and I need a rest from the vacation!! lol It was hot, hot hot all week not one day of rain until we came home yesterday.

I didn't get a chance to post my first card sketch I did for Sketches. Wow there were so many beautiful cards and layouts on that site you just have to go take a look - you will be blown away : )

Jackie at luv2scrapp is such a sweetie she left me this really cool award:

Here are the rules:
1. Pick 7 of your favorite blogs (that's hard there are tons!)
2. Winners can put the logo on their blog.
3. Link the person who gave your award to your blog.
4. Name the 7 that you are giving the award to with their links.
5. Leave a message on their blogs so that they know they've won!
Here's my picks (in no particular order):

1. Ka
2. Karin
3. KJ
4. Nikki
5. Becky
6. Stacy
7. Stef

Have a great week everyone!

Time Flies - Creatively Yours Sketch #13

Hi Everyone - Hope you are all enjoying the long weekend! Hope the sun is shining where you are : )



Here is my card for Noella's Sketch at Creatively Yours! The sketch was so much fun to work with and you have to go check out my fellow card designer Tanisha's Gorgeous card!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Big TOOT : ) I am so Excited!

I received some of the bestest news! I made the card design team for Sketches By Tamara! Wooo hooo. I am so thrilled and honoured to be picked to design from Tamara's awesome sketches. I am excited to be designing with so many other talented card designers - I can't wait to get started.

I haven't been the best blogger lately - it has been so busy and vacation next week - to see the Red Sox's in Boston - Go Sox's!

I Did make a Halloween card from some scraps!

Have a great week everyone!

WOOHOOO My 1st DT card for Creatively Yours!

Happy Monday Everyone!

My first card designed as a member of the Creatively Yours Design Team is posted.

You have to come play with us, the sketch was so much fun to work with, I would love to see what you create with the sketch , and check out Tanisha's beautiful card she is my fellow card designer.

Hope to see you there!

Have a great week.

Hip Hip Hooray - Kazan's Sketch #6

The weekend is here! I almost didn't get this card made in time, I don't know why but Kazan's sketch #6 over at 2S4U really stumped me this week. I loved the sketch and Kazan's card and the DT's cards were all so beautiful.

Have a good weekend everyone!

Rain Rain Go Away - Pretty Please?

I swear today with wind and rain it is rather chilly - reminds me of (do I dare say it?) FALL!

Over at CPS this week they have another awesome sketch - with beautiful examples the DT created you have to take a peek!

For my card I used some pretty Prima Paper and played with my exacto knife- I love cutting with that thing : )

Thanks for taking a peek and have a great week!

My First TOOT!

I am so excited. I have been picked to be on the Card Design Team at Creatively Yours. Wooo Hooo!! Noella does awesome sketches for layouts and cards - you have to stop by and play along with us. Come on you know your addicted to sketches - I know I am!!

Hope to see you there : )

Bootiful - How's that for a title? : )

Over at Creatively Yours, Noella has an awesome sketch for a 6x12 layout. I have never scrapped that size before and I figured I'd give it a try. I have never posted any of my layouts on my blog before so this is a first lol : )

I also did a couple of the older card sketches #7 and #8. Thanks for the fun sketches Noella!

2 Sketches 4 You - Laura's Sketch #5

Over at 2S4U Laura has done another wonderful sketch this week. Her card is Beautiful as well.

I tried Martha Stewart's glitter and glue pad on my card - the glitter is so fine it was easy to work with - it just gets everywhere! lol

Hope Everyone is having a great week : )

I found another sketch site! Creatively Yours

I found another sketch site Creatively Yours. Noella is super talented the sketches are awesome you have to go check this out : )

I have had this piece of paper in my scrap pile for a long time and I finally was inspired to use it today along with the sticker I had to match both are Rhonna Farrer along with some Prima's and Making Memories note paper.

Go check out Noella's site you won't be disappointed - I plan to go back and do all her sketches!

Caardvarks - Sensational Sketches

Over at Caardvarks - the latest challenge is Sensational Sketches. The super talented Kazan & Laura from 2 Sketches 4 You have each submitted a sketch. I love their sketches so much : ) I decided to both Kazan's and Laura's sketch.



The Thank you card is based on Kazan's sketch. I love my swiss dot cuttlebug folder so much - I even tried it out on my Prima's it worked : ) lol















The Happy Birthday card is based on Laura's sketch. I had so much fun working with these sketches. Ohhh yeah I forgot to mention that the prize for this challenge is a guest designer spot at Caardvarks - WOW that is exciting : ) You have until August 3rd to post your cards.

Hope eveyone had a wonderful weekend!

2 Sketches 4 You - Kazan's Sketch #5

It is a rainy rainy Friday : ( Oh well we can't have sun everyday and the lawn and flowers really could use a good drink!! lol

Over at 2 Sketches 4 You Kazan's made another fun sketch and a beautiful card : )

Have a good weekend everyone!

CPS #74

Here is my take on CPS Sketch #74.

I used the Fun and bright Cosmo Cricket - Cogsmo papers.

Happy Friday Everyone : )

Triple the Sketch-CHA Special Sketch

Over at Triple the Sketch Patter has a CHA Special Sketch posted.

The sketch was so much fun to work with - It was a real challenge : )

Hope everyone's week is off to a terrific start!

Laura's Sketch #4 - Cheers!

We had such a beautiful week here - hot & sunny : ) Hope you all are experiencing such great summer weather!

Over at 2 Sketches 4 You Laura's sketch was so much fun!

I used Imaginisce All Kinds of Happy Papers.

Thanks for stopping by and have a Wonderful Weekend!