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Card Patterns Sketch #23 and a Woot :)

2009-07-14T21:43:00.004-03:00

Well yesterday I was so excited to learn that I made it to the top 5 for Sketch #22 at Card Patterns - Woot Woot - I was so excited, there was so many gorgeous cards thanks so much for picking me :)

For this week's sketch - I used some yummy new papers I bought while I was away last week by 3bugs in a rug - these little birdies make me giggle : ) The sketch was a blast to work with and the DT's card are amazing - I hope you go take a look!

Have a tweet week everyone!

Another Birthday Card :)

2009-07-08T23:57:00.005-03:00

Today I was able to play along with Kazan's Sketch #30 over at 2Sketches4U. It was such a fun sketch to work with. All the DT's creations were gorgeous and so inspiring : )

I hope you are all having a great week! The weekend will be here before we know it : )

Love card from CardPatterns Sketch #22

2009-07-07T16:21:00.005-03:00

I had some time today to play with Carla's wonderful sketch at CardPatterns. It totally inspired me and the DT's cards were also very inspiring - you girls rock :)

As I made this card today I was watching Michael Jackson's memorial. As I watched this I reflected on my younger years and how much his music was a part of my youth, watching the Thriller video on "Friday Night Videos" which I stayed up until midnight to watch and practicing the dance routine from the video with my friends. Wearing the white sequenced glove to school dances and doing the moon walk - lots of good memories.

My Top 5 Micheal Jackson Songs:

1. Man in the Mirror
2. Pretty Young Thing (PYT)
3. Wanna be Startin Something
4. Rock with You
5. Billie Jean

Favorite Video:

Thriller of course : )

CPS Sketch 123 - Good Times!

2009-07-06T12:37:00.004-03:00

Happy Monday Everyone! I hope you all had a fabulous 4th of July weekend! It was a great weekend even though the weather wasn't the greatest it was sure nice to have a long weekend!

Today I played with the sketch at CPS - it was a fun sketch and the DT made some beautiful cards - I hope you get a chance to stop over and check it out :)

Have a great week everyone : )

Happy 4th of July!

2009-07-04T12:08:00.003-03:00

I hope you are all having a safe and happy 4th of July!

This week I had some time to play along with the sketch at 2Sketches4u. Laura's sketch this week was amazing as usual and the DT made some fabulous cards - they totally inspired me.

Also I want to wish the 5 finalists of the Ultimate Card Showdown the best of luck. The talent and creativity shown in your cards has blown me away. You are all winners : )

Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!

Having Fun this Sunday!

2009-06-28T19:10:00.004-03:00

I love Sunday's! I was up early today and was able to make some cards from some fabulous sketches!

My first card is made from CardPatterns wonderful sketch from Kristen Swain this week - it was so much fun to work with and the Designers made some wonderful cards, hope you stop by and check it out!

The second card was made from this week's sketch over at CPS sketch 122. I loved this sketch as well clean and simple : ) The Designer's made some gorgeous cards - hope you check them out you won't be disappointed!

I can't wait to see the top 20 selections for the Paper Crafts Gallery Idol 2009. There were so many Fabulous cards it must have been hard to pick, you can check them out here. I wish all those that entered the best of luck! Hope you are all having a Wonderful Weekend!

Gallery Idol 2009!

2009-06-17T23:00:00.005-03:00

Ok, I have neglected this blog for tooooooo long! I'm back and I'm sooooo excited about this: Paper Crafts annual Gallery Idol Contest for details check it out here.

Last year I was to afraid to submit a card and play along. But this year I'm throwing caution to the wind and sumbitting some cards. The theme is Happy Birthday which is great because I love making Birthday cards : ) Check out all the beautiful cards HERE.

Here are some of my cards I have submitted so far:

You have until June 22nd to submit your cards - so go get busy : ) Thanks for stopping by my Blog!

I've been a bad blogger -

2009-05-21T23:56:00.001-03:00

But I'm back today with a new card for this week's sketch over at sketches By Tamara.

It was such a fun sketch to work with and the DT girls knocked this one right out of the park :)

Hope you are all experiencing some nice Spring weather!

Thanks for stopping by!

Wooohooo tomorrow is Friday : )

2009-04-30T21:04:00.003-03:00

What a week this has been! I am so glad tomorrow is Friday :)

Today is new sketch day over at Sketches!by tamara. Fun sketch this week - hope you can stop by and check out the DT's awesome creations :) Warning you will be inspired!!

Hope you are having a great week.

CPS #113

2009-04-26T18:28:00.003-03:00

I've still cranking out the Mother's Day cards for card orders at work.

Today a brand new sketch is up at Card Positioning Systems. The DT's examples are absolutely breathtaking. This week the sponsor is Cornish Heritage Farms - lots of fantastic stamps :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Card Patterns Sketch #12

2009-04-26T13:48:00.004-03:00

Another Sunny beautiful day! Hope you all are enjoying the same kind of weather!

Card Patterns has another gorgeous sketch posted this week and the Guest Designer and the Design Team made some Fabulous cards. This week the sponsor is Unity Stamp Company talk about some yummy looking stamps I think I need to order some - and their shipping rates to Canada are the same as the US now that is impressive!! They also offer monthly kits :) If you play along with this weeks sketch you could win a stamp set or be the next guest designer - how cool is that???

Hope you are all having a fantastic weekend!

2Sketches4U - Home is where my Mom is

2009-04-25T18:01:00.004-03:00

With Mother's Day fast approaching when I first laid eyes on Laura's sketch over at 2Sketches4U I know exactly what kind of card I was going to make.

I have been saving this HOME Bingo card for awhile now and I finally found the perfect use for it : ) Laura's sketch and card was so pretty it totally inspired me. The DT did an amazing job with it as well.

Hope you are all having a terrific weekend : )

Beautiful Sunny Saturday!

2009-04-25T11:46:00.007-03:00

What a beautiful sunny spring day here it is actually feeling a little warm : )

I have been away from my blog for some time due to computer problems and being busy.

I wanted to post my card for this week's sketch at Sketches by Tamara. Another fun sketch from Tamara and the DT has some gorgeous cards posted this week - I hope you come visit and play along :)

This week I went to see the Fabulous and Very Talented Johnny Reid - I just love this man's music I have dubbed him my Rod Stewart version of Country music - although he shouldn't just be labeled country there is a very pop/folk/jazz and blues feel to his music, and he isn't hard on the eyes!! lol The concert was absolutely one of the best I have been to and he engages the crowd with his energy and his voice is just mesmerizing. LOVE YA JOHNNY!!!!!

Another Mother's Day Card : )

2009-04-16T23:09:00.004-03:00

Well it is Thrusday and that means another new card sketch over at Sketches by Tamara.

This sketch was so much fun and the DT made some Fan-tab-ulous cards :) I hope you stop by and check them out and play along with us. I'm on a Mother's Day card kick as you can tell! I have had requests from my co-workers for lots of Mother's Day cards :)

Hope you are having a great week!

Thursday : )

2009-04-09T18:59:00.003-03:00

Hope everyone is enjoying this short week.

Today is new sketch day over at Sketches by Tamara. The DT made some fabulous cards - I hope you stop by and play along with us : )

I hope you all have a Happy Easter!

2 Sketches 4 You - Fun Sketch!

2009-04-02T19:04:00.006-03:00

It is such a dark dreary day here it was hard to get a good picuture of my card that I made using Kazan's sketch over at 2 Sketches 4 U. This was such a fun sketch to work with and the DT made some goregous cards - they are truly inspiring.

Thanks for stopping by can you believe tomorrow is Friday? This week is flying by!

Supplies Used:

Heidi Grace - Reagan's Closet - all the papers and embellisments.

More Snow!

2009-03-31T20:37:00.005-03:00

Well it is officially Spring here but for some reason Mr. Winter is just not ready to leave, He left us some more white stuff this morning!

I had a chance to make a card tonight and I used the new sketch from Card Patterns. This sketch was so much fun, the DT's cards are gorgeous! There is a great prize up for grabs from Paper Blooms.

Also you want to check out my friend Joanie's awesome Spring Blog Candy! Wow this is some serious blog candy!!! : )

Hope you are having a great week!

Happy Thursday!

2009-03-26T21:14:00.004-03:00

Wow - Thursday already another week is flying by!

The new sketch is up at Sketches by Tamara. It is a circle sketch! I love making a circle card :) Hopefully you get a chance to stop by and see the beautiful creations from the design team! We would love to see your designs as well :)

Hope you are having a great week!

New Sketch from Sketches By Tamara

2009-03-19T11:09:00.002-03:00

Happy Thursday, where has this week gone? It is just a blur.

Thursday brings a brand new sketch over at Sketches by Tamara, and it is another fun one! The DT has made some stunning cards. Hope you come by and play along.

Hope you are all having a Fantastic week :)

Supplies Used:

Sassafrass Lass Papers

Birthday Stickers & Candles from Dollar Store

Card Patterns Sketch #6

2009-03-17T20:48:00.005-03:00

I usually try to do the Card Patterns sketch on Saturdays when they first post the new sketch but I had a busy weekend which is turning into a busy week, but I wanted to do this fun sketch this week! I love all the layers :) The DT made some gorgeous cards from the sketch!

This week's prize sponsor is My Favorite Things. Stop by and check it out :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Thursday!

2009-03-12T21:10:00.004-03:00

What a great day! A new episode of Grey's Anatomy and a brand new fun sketch over at Sketches by Tamara :)

There are some gorgeous cards this week from the new DT members and the old! Hope you stop by and check it out play along.

Sunday - CPS Sketch 106!

2009-03-08T12:45:00.004-03:00

Snowy Sunday in my part of the world today!

I'm so ready for Spring to arrive :)

Well Sunday's mean new sketch day over at Card Positioning Systems (CPS). Great sketch as always and the DT's samples are soooo Pretty!

Hope you have a great day!

Supplies Used:

Sassafrass Lass Hog Heaven Papers

Swirl Sticker by Sandy Lion

Letter Stickers by Making Memories

Flowers by Prima and buttons by Autumn Leaves

I Love Saturdays : )

2009-03-07T20:34:00.005-04:00

Wooohooo it is the Weekend and with the weekend comes some R&R and a new sketch over at CardPatterns!

This week's sketch was so much fun and the Guest Designer and Design team made some absolutely WOW cards. There is also a great prize up for grabs from this week's sponsor PaperPopsicles.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Supplies Used:

Sassafrass Hog Heaven Papers

Heart Pins from Heidi Grace

Pink Paislee letters

Thursday = New Sketch at Sketches by Tamara

2009-03-06T00:02:00.003-04:00

Happy Thursday :)

This week is skipping right along! Today Tamara has another fun sketch posted over at Sketches By Tamara. There is a lot of beautiful cards posted by the Design Team.

Hope you come by and play along with us!

Last and final card for Today :)

2009-03-01T18:30:00.005-04:00

Well I have had such a fun day playing in my craft room making these cards, it felt great being creative again. Plus having new paper to play with didn't hurt!!! lol Not to mention all the terrific sketch sites out there!

My last card today is made with CPS Sketch 105. It was such a fun sketch and the DT made some really great cards for inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by to take a look!

Supplies Used:

We R Memory Keepers Nonsense Papers

Prima Flowers

Dollar Store foam letters

Round #3

2009-03-01T16:26:00.005-04:00

OK round #3 - lol, this is a 1st for me 3 posts in one day!!

This card is based on a sketch I found at Inspirational Sketches Dawn's sketch was a lot of fun to work with and the Design Team made some Gorgeous cards - You should really go check them out! There is also some Blog Candy up for grabs :)

I may be back with more card today - snowy day nice to stay in and create : )

Supplies Used:

We R Memory Keepers Nonsense Papers

Pink Paislee Holly Doodle letters

Dot Ribbon from Marcella by K

Back Again with Card #2 :)

2009-03-01T13:14:00.004-04:00

OK I'm back with card #2!

I really love the sketches over at Card Patterns and the Design Team has some serious eye candy this week, you should really check them out :)

I just bought this paper yesterday at Micheal's I was so excited to find it, this paper just screamed fun and that is exactly what I had when I made this card!

I hope to be back with another card today :)

Supplies Used:

We R Memory Keepers Nonsense Papers

Queen & Co Felt

Very Inspired today!

2009-03-01T13:01:00.004-04:00

Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend.

I have been down and out with a nasty cold and I'm finally feeling more like myself. I have come acrosss a few new sketch sites and today I am planning to make a card for each of them.

The 1st card today is based on the sketch over at the Pink Elephant. What a great sketch and the Design Team made some goregeous cards.

I'll be back shortly with another card : )

Supplies Used:

K& Co Que Sera Sera Papers & Tag

Swirl is from Sandy Lion

Martha Stewart Punch

Cricut Cartridges - Home Accents & Plantin Schoolbook

Thursday - New Sketch day : )

2009-02-26T12:44:00.003-04:00

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

I hope you get a chance to stop by and see Tamara's beautiful sketch The DT's cards are gorgeous!

Also Tamara is looking for some new card design team members!

New Card Sketch Site!

2009-02-21T13:13:00.004-04:00

Hi Everyone - Hope you are all having a Fabulous weekend!

I just discovered a new card sketch site - CardPatterns. They post a new sketch every Saturday! This weeks sketch was so much fun and the Design Team made some Gorgeous cards! Each week you can win a Guest Design Spot and this week they have a great prize offered by their sponsor I Heart papers.

Supplies Used:

Chole's Closet Papers by Making Memories, Heidi Swapp chipboard letters

Happy Thursday!

2009-02-19T13:27:00.005-04:00

Well it is Thursday and that means it is new sketch day over at Sketches by Tamara! It is a beauty of a sketch this week and there is tons of eye candy from the fabulous Design team. I hope you get a chance to come take a look and play along with us!

Hope you are having a great week!

Party Time :)

2009-02-12T20:21:00.004-04:00

It is Thursday - which means new sketch day over at Sketches by Tamara.

This card has a lot of black on it which isn't the norm for me, but lots of blue accents. I also purchased the Circle word kit over at the Cutting Cafe by Regina Easter. She has some pretty cool things over there that you can print and cut out - you have to check it out!

I hope you come check out this weeks sketch and play along with us, link up your card and it could be featured in the Friday Inspiration section :)

Hope everyone is having a great week!

Thursday Already : )

2009-02-05T21:28:00.004-04:00

Well it has another snowy crazy week, there is so much snow here - does anyone want some I'd be glad to send some your way!! lol

Well the week is flying and Thursday means new sketch day over at Sketches by Tamara, I hope you come take a look at all the gorgeous cards the DT has created this week with this great sketch. If you play along link up your card and you may find your work selected to be displayed on the Friday Inspiration!

Hope you are all having a great week : )

More Chloe's Closet!

2009-01-29T21:46:00.004-04:00

Thursday another Icy snowy day, our roads here this morning were like skating rinks.

Since it is Thursday it is new sketch day over at Sketches by Tamara, Thanks for another fabulous sketch Tamara. The DT made WOW cards this week. I hope you drop by and play along with us.

I'm loving this Chole's Closet paper - love the colors (they remind me of spring!).

Hope you are all having a great week!

New Goodies = Mojo Boost!

2009-01-24T15:43:00.005-04:00

I went shopping at Michael's this week and stocked up on some new goodies, there is nothing like new stuff to get the creative juices flowing : )

Over at 2Sketches4U this week Kazan has another beautiful sketch posted, and the DT has some amazing cards posted - you will have to stop by and take a look.

I used the Yummy Chloe's Closet by Making Memories (this stuff just screams spring! can't wait) Also the yellow felt flowers were cut out from a felt coaster I found in the $1 bins at Michael's. As soon as I spotted these coasters I pictured them all cut up on cards!! lol

Have a good weekend everyone : )

Thursday - New Sketch day : )

2009-01-22T23:32:00.004-04:00

Well today is Thursday, outside it is freezing and there was lots of snow this week, but to brighten up the week check out the new card sketch over at Sketches By Tamara and all the beautiful cards from the DT. Lots of beautiful cards this week!

Hope you drop by and play along with us.

Another Valentine Card!

2009-01-15T21:01:00.004-04:00

Wow this week is flying right on by! And talk about a cold one, a warm sunny vacation would be great right about NOW : )

Today is new sketch day over at Sketches by Tamara, and it is another great one! The DT has created some GORGEOUS cards this week, they are so inspiring, come on by and give it a try!

Stay warm everyone!

Hearts Hearts and more Hearts

2009-01-12T21:50:00.003-04:00

Wooo hoooo if feels so good to be back into a normal routine : )

Monday means new sketch day over at 2Sketches 4 You. Laura's sketch is so awesome and the DT's cards are fabulous, lots of eyecandy you have to check it out - warning - you will be inspired!!

Hope you all have a great week!

I Love 2 Sketches 4 You!

2009-01-10T16:48:00.004-04:00

Over at 2 Sketches 4 You Kazan has a great sketch this week. Like every week the Sketches rock and the Design Team makes fabulous cards.

This sketch was fun and challenging, I have had these little chipboard people for some time now and I finally found a home for them on this Valentine card.

I hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend!

1st Sketch of 2009 over at Sketches by Tamara

2009-01-08T16:32:00.004-04:00

Over at Sketches by Tamara they have a great sketch this week! My very first card for 2009! It felt odd not making a Christmas card. But with Valentines fast approaching it was great to play with hearts again : )

I hope you come check out this week's sketch and all the fabulous creations from the D.T. they are all fantastic!

Have a great rest of the week!

Happy New Year!

2009-01-08T15:02:00.012-04:00

A brand new year has come and so far I haven't been able to keep one of my resolutions to Blog atleast twice a week! This week the flu bug had other plans for me. But I'm feeling much better now and wanted to share some things. For Christmas my DH bought me the Cricut Expression - WOOT! I have wanted one of these for such a long long time : )

Also for Christmas as a tradition my DH and I Exchange Christmas Ornaments. I couldn't find him one I liked in the stores so I sat down in my craft room and made him one that I knew he would love. My husband is a HUGE Red Sox fan so I had some Red Sox Stickers and made him a one of a kind ornament!

Hope you all had a Happy New Year and I'll be back with some cards to post later today!

I have also included the Christmas card I made for my DH which he also loved!! He said he was going to frame it : ) He is the best!

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

2008-12-18T22:21:00.003-04:00

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

2008-12-11T21:37:00.003-04:00

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!

2008-11-20T20:38:00.004-04:00

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!

2008-11-16T14:26:00.003-04:00

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 : )

2008-11-15T18:51:00.004-04:00

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 : )

2008-11-14T22:32:00.004-04:00

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!

2008-11-06T11:00:00.000-04:00

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

2008-11-05T18:35:00.004-04:00

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!)

2008-10-30T10:00:00.001-03:00

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

2008-10-29T20:08:00.006-03:00

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

2008-10-27T08:16:00.005-03:00

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

2008-10-26T23:28:00.003-03:00

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

2008-10-23T10:00:00.004-03:00

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!

2008-10-22T19:49:00.003-03:00

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

2008-10-16T18:58:00.003-03:00

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!

2008-10-15T21:07:00.004-03:00

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

2008-10-13T21:06:00.003-03:00

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!

2008-10-09T21:19:00.003-03:00

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!

2008-10-08T20:30:00.007-03:00

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!

2008-10-02T21:44:00.004-03:00

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

2008-10-01T20:42:00.003-03:00

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

2008-10-01T20:30:00.003-03:00

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!

2008-09-29T20:37:00.004-03:00

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?

2008-09-27T11:50:00.003-03:00

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!

2008-09-25T08:02:00.002-03:00

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

2008-09-20T23:17:00.005-03:00

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!

2008-09-18T22:09:00.003-03:00

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 : )

2008-09-15T20:16:00.005-03:00

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?

2008-09-14T20:10:00.001-03:00

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

2008-09-12T19:23:00.002-03:00

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

2008-09-11T18:52:00.007-03:00

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

2008-09-08T21:04:00.007-03:00

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

2008-09-01T00:13:00.004-03:00

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!

2008-08-26T23:24:00.006-03:00

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!

2008-08-18T20:16:00.004-03:00

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

2008-08-09T13:27:00.002-03:00

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?

2008-08-05T21:39:00.003-03:00

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!

2008-08-03T23:54:00.004-03:00

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? : )

2008-07-29T20:40:00.006-03:00

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

2008-07-29T17:17:00.002-03:00

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

2008-07-27T19:31:00.005-03:00

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

2008-07-27T18:31:00.008-03:00

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

2008-07-25T19:51:00.003-03:00

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

2008-07-25T18:32:00.004-03:00

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

2008-07-21T22:29:00.004-03:00

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!

2008-07-18T18:12:00.003-03:00

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!

Kazan's Sketch #4

2008-07-12T13:12:00.003-03:00

Over at 2 Sketches 4 you - Kazan has posted such a fun sketch! I always look forward to doing the sketches every week - so much fun!!

On my card I have used Upsy Daisy Designs Ice Cream Shoppe Papers - they are so yummy! I have also used some creative cafe buttons and some felt, Prima flower and Pink Paislee letters.

Have a great weekend everyone!

I'm Back : )

2008-07-12T13:05:00.004-03:00

Back from vacation and I can't believe it is over so quick!

I have some catching up to do since I've been gone I've been give an award by two very talented ladies:

Thanks so much to Anita C @ http://stampingmamaof2.blogspot.com/ and from Sara @ http://www.tiggertastic.blogspot.com/. You made my day!

Danielle Flanders Sketch - Love Card

2008-07-04T15:38:00.004-03:00

Ok if you have never been you have to go to Danielle Flander's blog. Danielle makes the most amazing cards and layouts, you will be so inspired after visiting her site. She currently has a sketch posted and I thought I'd give it a try.

Happy 4th of July!

CPS #71 - Home Sweet Home

2008-07-03T23:21:00.003-03:00

You have to go check out this week's sketch at CPS. The DT's cards are so inspiring : )

I used some I love Elsie Paper with some fabric stickers I found at the Dollar Store.

Thanks for stopping by and Have a good long weekend!

2 Sketches 4 You - Laura's Sketch 3

2008-07-03T21:19:00.004-03:00

Over at 2 Sketches 4 You - Laura has an awesome sketch - it was so much fun to make this card. For some reason I turned it upside down and Birthday Cake came to mind so that is what I went with. lol A little cake would taste so good right now - oh well atleast this one is guilt free and much better for you : ) lol

I used some Imaginisce papers All kinds of Happy papers.

Thanks for looking and have a Happy 4th of July!

2 Sketches 4 You - Kazan's Sketch #3

2008-06-24T19:57:00.003-03:00

Over at 2 Sketches 4 You - Kazan has a great sketch this week and her card is Gorgeous : )

Friends of ours had their first baby on the weekend - a baby girl : ) So out comes the pink! Love the pink. I don't know why but my hot pink felt prima's look like they are red in the photo.

Have a good week : )

CPS #70 - Thx!

2008-06-23T22:22:00.004-03:00

Over at CPS the have a fantastic sketch this week - as always! This is sketch #70! WOW. The DT's cards are so inspiring!

For my card I used the yummy S.E.I. papers from the Black Orchid paper stack along with some Prima's and some felt Thickers - love them!

Thanks for stopping by.

Caardvarks - Think Pink Challenge

2008-06-22T18:07:00.005-03:00

Over at Caardvarks they have a Think Pink Challenge going on. I luv Pink : )

They have an awesome prize package up for grabs - over $50 in Pink Persimmon Stamps! Oh wow that is one serious prize package!

On my card I used some Primas with some Queen & Co. felt and I stamped my border with Inkadinkado stamps.

Hope you are having a Super Sunday!

2 Sketches 4 You - Laura's Sketch 2

2008-06-21T12:58:00.003-03:00

Over at 2 Sketches 4 You it was Laura's Sketch this week. This sketch site is so much fun - if you haven't already checked it out - go see all the yummy sketches and cards - I guarantee you will get addicted : )

I used some of my yummy Prima Breathe papers and some oldy but goody DaisyD's cardstock stickers which I have had forever.

Laura thanks for the awesome sketch - Kazan can't wait to see your sketch for next week : )

Enjoy your weekend!

CPS #69

2008-06-18T21:29:00.003-03:00

Hope everyone is having a Wonderful Wednesday : )

Wow this is my 3rd post in 3 days...I guess I'm on a roll!! lol

Over at CPS it is sketch #69 this week. Check out the beautiful cards made by the Design Team, they are so inspiring!

All the papers are K&Co. Urban collection - luv this stuff : )

Triple the Sketch - Sketch #11

2008-06-17T20:51:00.004-03:00

Here is my take for Sketch #11 over at Triple the Sketch. All Paper is Love Elsie, flowers are all Prima's and the letters are from Pink Paislee.

Hope you are having a Terrific Tuesday!

Thanks for stopping by!

Caardvarks - Happy Birthday Dude - Micro Challenge

2008-06-16T23:12:00.005-03:00

Over at Caardvarks they have a Micro Challenge on right now to make a male birthday card. You have until tomorrow night at midnight to post your Masculine Birthday Card.

For me this is a big challenge, I have a hard time with the masculine cards.

Thanks for stopping by and have a terrific week!

2 Sketches For You - Sketch #2

2008-06-12T21:23:00.005-03:00

Hi Everybody!

Hope you are all having a super week!

Kazan did the sketch this week over at 2 Sketches 4 You and it is so much fun - You have to give it a try! Laura will be doing the sketch next week - I just love this sight!

Here is my card from the sketch. I really challenged myself this week to use some different colors - so I tried the pink and orange combo - so different for me. Let's just say this card is colorful!! Put your sunglasses on : )

Thanks for stopping by!