Happy Halloween Blog Hop Part 2 ~ Updated info & new cards!

Hi again! Hope y'all are having fun with the Happy Halloween Hop!!!

*** Sorry, but I forgot to mention before that Sara is having a challenge with a prize to offer too :)
Please check HERE for more info and also for the correct links and lineup to the hop and excuse those who decided to do differently...

Here are the last of my Halloween cards :)
I've already stored away most of my Halloween stamps for next year! LOL! Here's a spooky pumpkin stamp from Dog Gone Stamps, so much fun to color in... I also fell in love with this paper from Making Memories! Totally neglected my BasicGrey for it! Gasp! I know! LOL!

... and Halloween wouldn't be complete without my lil Edward getting all inked up too :)

... and of course I just had to add in lil Edward's friends!!!

... and lil Matt had to create his own card! Not bad for a 3yo! All I did was trace the lil vampire in with my glitter markers for him! The rest he did himself! a nice one layer card with window and then decorated on the inside with dp! Very clever! I'll have to case this one ;)

Thanks for stopping in The Happy Halloween Hop :)

... and also thank you for the sweet comments regarding Part 1 of my post!!!

If you missed it, just keep on scrolling down or click HERE!

Have a Happy and safe Halloween :)

My Twilight Tuesday Blog Hop Winner!!!

Here's the winner...

AMBER

Congrats!!!

I'll have your goodies sent to you as soon as I can :)

Okay, now back to the Halloween Blog Hop ;)

Happy Halloween Blog Hop Part 1

TGIF!!! and Happy Halloween :) It's here!!! The Halloween Blog Hop!!!

... and thanks to my lil sis, Sarabeth of Scrap Happie, I also have some old, old, old, pics to share with you too!

First - if you're following along with the hop and just came from Alison's Blog, then you are in the right spot ;)

If not, and would like to start from the beginning {{Click Here!}}

Ok, there is no where to hide from these photos ;)

<--- Here's a pic of me and lil sissy! I don't know whose costume is more embarrassing to admit! LOL! I don't even remember what I'm suppose to be! I'll have to ask Mom later... and Sara is a Cabbage Patch Kid! Ha!

... and here's me with my Dad! I'm suppose to be a scarecrow! Mom made this costume...

And here's the adorable little sister again, stealing the show with this adorable clown costume!

My parents are definitely not fans of Halloween! We were lucky enough to dress up! but no makeup! Mom wasn't a fan of makeup, so we never got to wear any, lol!

I have 2 cards to show you today... and then tomorrow I will have 2 more Halloween-y cards to share :)

Is it a dinosaur? monster? alligator? LOL!
Isn't Pink Cat Studio's Itty Bitty Bobby in a Dino Costume adorable???

He's suppose to be a Dino, but my boys couldn't make up their minds as to whether or not Itty bitty Bobby really is dressed up as a Dino... he could be an Alligator... or a monster ;)

As you can see by the DP I chose, I was a bit confused too! On the first card, is Itty Bitty Bobby a Monster like the Sassafras DP??? or an alligator like the brads???

... or is he truly a Dino...???

You decide ;) We're all good with him being all 3!!!

Ok, I think that I have kept you here long enough...

It's now time to hop on over to... Jeri's Blog


Enjoy the rest of your hop :) See you tomorrow!

... and a huge THANK YOU to Sarabeth for taking the time to put this hop together for us :*)

Monster Card Details: Paper(s): BasicGrey Archaic DP & CS; Sassafras Lass Monstrosities DP; SU CS. Stamp(s): Pink Cat Studio Itty Bitty Bobby - Dino Costume Digital Image. Ink(s): Copics. Accessories: Making Memories Aligator Brads; Ribbon & String; The Robin's Nest Dew Drops.

NO more cupcakes!

Happy Thursday :)
It's a good day! Nice semi-warm, sunny day! and cupcake free! Yea!

This is how I spend my entire Wednesday from noon until midnight! 64 Cupcakes! decorated and individually wrapped!
Yes! You read that right! I had to individually wrap all 64 for the bake sale! If I would have known that at the beginning of our discussion for last minute help, I would have shied away! LOL! That was the hardest part of the whole deal!
I don't want to see another cupcake for a very looooooong time!!!
... unless someone else is making them ;) hee, hee!!!

While the yummy cakes were baking and cooling off...

I had this lovely mess to sort out :)

Yes! I cheated! LOL!

DH bought me some cute Halloween ziplock bags and I created these lil tags using The Greeting Farm's Spooktacular Stamp Set!

Which works perfectly for Club Anya's A Spooktacular Mystery Monday Challenge!!!

I had to keep the images neutral and boyish... Nicky didn't want to hand out anything girl-y, lol!

I guess it helps that out of 23 kids in his class only 9 are girls! Almost all the Kindergarten classes are like that! There must've been something in the water around here in 2002/2003 were there was a baby-boy-boom! ;)

Thanks for stopping by!

I be back in the TGIF morning with a quick butterfly card that I created in the middle of all this chaos ;)

And I still have to show y'all Nicky's teacher's Halloween gift! So stay tuned for this weekend's Halloween Blog Hop being hosted by my lil sis, Sarabeth of Scrap Happie :)

See you then :*)

Tag Details:

Paper(s): Papertrey Ink White CS

Stamp(s): The Greeting Farm Spooktacular Rubber Stamp Set

Ink(s): Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Copics; Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Markers

Accessories: Scallop Square Punch; Recollectons Halloween Star Stickers; Halloween themed Ziplock bags; Michael's Halloween Black Ribbon

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration One Year Anniversary Blog Hop & Candy!

** Thank you for scrolling down for this week's Die Cuts R Us Challenge!!! **Happy Twilight Tuesday!!! and Happy Twilight Tuesday Anniversary!!! :)
And I'm so exciting to be celebrating with everyone with a Twilight Tuesday Blog Hop!!!

So, if you didn't come from Tonya of Stamp Happens Blog and would like to start at the beginning, please click HERE!!!

Today's challenge is... A Year in Twilight!!! Choose any of the 51 challenges to create a Twilight-y project :)

Some of you will probably be a bit shock, but I chose to do something for Renesmee :) I have to admit, she is definitely not one of my fave characters, but ever since I saw this lil girl image holding an apple, I just had to do it!

Isn't she adorable?! and isn't that the best Twilight-y paper ever?!

Renesmee Card Details: Paper(s): DCWV La Creme DP from Die Cuts R Us Store; Papertrey Ink White & Black CS. Stamp(s): Digi Stamp Characters by Heather Ellis - Pure Innocence Digital Stamp 009. Ink(s): Copics; Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Markers. Accessories: Making Memories Charm; misc Rhinestones; JoAnn's white lace.

BTW! Let's give a huge thanks to today's sponsors...

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The Greeting Farm http://thegreetingfarm.com/shop

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Die Cuts R Us http://www.diecutsrus.com/

Sassy Studio Designs http://buysassystudiodesigns.blogspot.com/

Stars Fall Designs http://starsfalldesigns.etsy.com/

So as you hop along, be on the lookout for extra goodies along the way :)

AND in addition to all of the great candy that the sponsors are offering...

Here's a bit of Twilight love from me :)

Candy Details:

- Twilight/New Moon Magazine with 4 Posters

- Autumn Leaves Clear Stamp Set

- Petaloo Flower

- Recollections Sticker Pearls

- Michael's Ribbon

- Lace/The Robin's Nest Silve Bells Dew Drops

- Fake Vampire Teeth ;)

How to enter:

- Just leave a comment telling me who is your favorite character is, other than Edward! LOL! Yes, I know, we all {heart} Edward ;) sooo, I want to know if there's a runner-up, in your heart!

Winner will be announced Friday, 10/30th!!!

It's time to move along with you hop and visit sweet...

Dani of Count Your Beautiful Blessings

OH! ... and for my lovely TTIC Team Members!!!

Here's a sneak peek on what I've been working on!

It's almost done :)

Hope y'all likey! Beacause I am LOVING it!!!

Thank you so much for letting me create this :)
I will be sharing details and pics soon!!!

Thanks for a wonderful Twilight-y year girlies :*)




Enjoy your Twilight hop :*)

Die Cuts R Us Challenge ~ Boyfriend

Happy Tuesday :)

Another week has gone by and it's time for Die Cuts R Us Tuesday Challenge!!!
This week's challenge is to create a masculine/male/boy themed project!
Us Design Team Members were lucky to be able to work with some of Cosmo Cricket's "Boyfriend" DP!!! which is currently on sale this week at the Die Cuts R Us store :)

Here's my card... While the inspiration for this card came from how well my boys get along and are not only just brothers, but best friends too! I couldn't help but also think about my 5yo, Nicky, who came home the other day talking about Vincent, his first new 'official' friend in Kindergarten! He was so happy to tell me all about his new friend and how they decided to be friends by sitting next to each other at lunchtime, trying to be partners in gym and also, how hard it is sometimes to be able to be next to each other when they have to stand in line - Oh how I wish that life was that simple again ;)
I was lucky enough to meet Vincent and his whole family during their class Fall Festival last Friday :) We're looking forward to having some playdates and fun soon! Don't these two look like they can get into some mischief??? ;) LOL!

BTW - Nicky would be the one wearing the collared shirt and messy hair, even though he likes to look his best at all times, he likes to let his hair grow out to the max before finally agreeing to get a haircut ;) Matt would be the one to keep comfy by wearing his fave baggy sweatshirt and pants, walking around with his super cool Transformers backpack filled with whatever lil bit of pieces of things he can find to hide in there ;)

Thanks for stopping by!
Don't forget, stop on by the Die Cuts R Us DT Blog for more details on how to enter this weeks challenge and this months prize drawing... AND, check out what the other creative and talented ladies made too!!!

Enjoy :*)
Best Buddies Card Details: Paper(s): Cosmo Cricket "Boyfriend" DP; American Crafts White CS. Stamp(s): The Greeting Farm "My Guy Ian" Rubber Stamp Set. Ink(s): Copics . Accessories: Cosmo Cricket Die Cuts; KI Memories "My Guy Words" Self Adhesive Ribbon; Recollections Screw Brads.

I {heart} Snowmen!

Good morning! Is it a fabulous Monday yet??? ;)
I have a quick post of 2 cards to share with you today! I have so much scrappy stuff to finish by tonight! I'm starting to wonder if 3yo can manage running a few embossing folders and nestabilities through the Epic for me ;) LOL!

Now, if you know me, you know that I {heart} Snowmen as much as I {heart} Edward ;)
Here are two adorable digital images that I found...

First, is "Snowman Chick" from InStyle Stamps!

I was inspired by Spakle of Sparkle Creatons Christmas Card Challenges -

I am waaay behind on my list ;)

Mr. Snowman Card Details:
Paper(s): American Crafts White CS; BasicGrey Red & Green CS
Stamp(s): InStyle Stamps "Snowman Chick" Digital Image
Ink(s): Copics
Accessories: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder; Making Memories Charm and Ribbon

... and the other digital image I found through Tammi's blog, Tropical Dreams... they are created by Heather Ellis and she sells them in her Etsy Store called Digi Stamp Characters ... for a bit of help ;) I used...

Dare U 2 Digi Stamp Challenge 24 - No squares allowed shaped card and...

Crazy 4 Challenges Week 8 - It's all Geometric! (Use 3 different shapes)

I wasn't sure if those shape can be incoporated other than ribbon since my shapes are the card itself, the star and the circles in the ribbon... so my lil card may not apply to this challenge, lol!

We shall seeeeee ;) Sweet lil Snowman Girl:

Paper(s): BasicGrey Red CS; Papertrey Ink White CS; SU Kraft CS

Stamps(s): Digi Stamp Character by Heather Ellis - Pure Innocence 010

Ink(s): Copics

Accessories: Spellbinders Labels Eight Nestabilities; Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder; Making Memories Charm and Ribbon

Thanks for looking today!

Don't forget! Tomorrow is Twilight Tuesday Inspirations One Year Anniversary Blog Hop and another challenge by the Die Cuts R Us!!!





Also, starting Friday, is my sisters Halloween Blog Hop for the weekend!!!




So much fun stuff to get ready for :)
Hugs!!! :*)

A Little Note of Thanks!!!

I just wanted to take a minute to stop and say THANK YOU to all my bloggy friends, Design Teams, followers, supporters and commentors :)

Y'all are so sweet to me and inspire me to just be myself and create on behalf of my own hearts desires!

Here's my lil card of thanks! I wish I could send one to each of you :)
Just know that I'm thinking of you and appreciate your encouragement and inspiration!

Thanks again!

Give someone a hug today :)

Have a fab weekend :*)

Thank You Card Details:

Paper(s): BasicGrey Bittersweet DP; Bazzill Pink CS; Papertrey Ink White CS

Stamp(s): Heather Ellis Etsy - Pure Innocence Digi Stamp Characters

Ink(s): Copics; Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Markers

Accessories: Making Memories Sabrina Trim; Nestabilities Labels Eight.

Sassy Studio Designs Breast Cancer and Cancer Awareness Digital Images

Lindsay of Sassy Studio Designs made these special images and sentiments for Breast Cancer and Cancer Awareness... for each image purchased, $1 will be donated to the American Cancer Society!
AND for the month of October, for each image/sentiment set sold, Lindsay will match that dollar!!! So that's $2 that will be donated per image!

That is very sweet and generous of Lindsay!!! :*)

Here's the "Support a Cure" digital image... I used Card Patterns Sketch 37...

Ribbon Card Details:
Paper(s): Papertrey Hot Pink and White CS; misc stripe DP
Stamp(s): Sassy Studio Designs "Support - Support a Cure" Digital Image
Ink(s): Copics; Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Markers
Accessories: Petaloo Flowers; Michael's Pink Flower Trim; Small Circle Nestabilites; Martha Stewart Star Border Punch; K&Company Classic K McKenna Rub-on.
... and here's the "I'm a Survivor" digital image... I re-used Sassy Studio Designs - Dare to be Sassy Thursday Sketch again...

Survivor Card Details:
Paper(s): Dovecraft Glamour print DP; Papertrey Ink Pink CS; American Crafts White CS

Stamp(s): Sassy Studio Designs "Support - I'm a Survivor" Digital Image

Ink(s): Copics; Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Markers

Accessories: Prima Flowers; Recollections Gems; American Crafts Pink Ribbon; Nestabilities Label Eight.

... and don't forget to check out the sentiments! My fave is "Fight Like a Girl" ;)

Thanks for stopping by!!!
TGIF and have a fab weekend :*)

Sweet little pumpkin...

Good afternoon crafty friends :) I have a lil card to share with you!
I was a lucky gal yesterday- thanks to hubs - I had a good solid 4 hours to hide in my lil scrappy room :) I should have napped, but making a bunch of cards was relaxing for me too ;) It was bliss! Especially since I haven't even been able to go near my stuff today...

This lil guy is for InStyle Stamps Color Combo Challenge - Orange and Black... Pumpkin Card Details:
Paper(s): Making Memories Spook Alley DP; Papertrey Ink Black & White CS
Stamp(s): InStyle Stamps "Patches" Digital Image
Ink(s): Copics
Accessories: Making Memories Ribbon and String; Raspberry-Ribbons buttons; CM Corner Punch.

Isn't he sweet?! I just want to squish him!!! Fun to color too :)
My 5yo is going to give Patch to his teacher - tomorrow is their Fall Festival and I get to meet him in his classroom, take a look around and then go pumpkin picking in their fake lil pumpkin patch out in the field :) Hopefully I'll stop coughing a bit, I don't want to spread the germs to the kiddies ;) We want to have some fun! hee, hee

Enjoy your night! :*)

Dare to be Sassy Thursdays Sketch Challenge

Good Thursday to you and thanks for stopping by my bloggy today!
It's Thursday, so it is time for another...

Dare to be Sassy Thursdays Challenge

This week, the very talented Sassy, Valerie, designed a sketch for us to play with!!!

Here are the challenges details:

~ You must use a Sassy Studio Design digital image...

~ You have until midnight (PST) October 28th to post your creations on the Sassy Studio Blog/Post

~ The winner will receive any 2 Sassy Studio digital images of their choice!!!

I really liked this sketch so much that I created 2 cards, but can only share one with you today ;)

The other card has a new, not yet released image! that I hope to share soon! You are going to adore her :) There are actually 2 images that will be released on a non-release day! Very exciting! So stay tuned ;)

Here's my card!

It's no surprise that I decided to use "Dhyana" :) I wish that I could look as peaceful as she does right now. No surprise, there is no denying anymore that I am sick again, this time with a bad cough... sigh... will the germs ever go away??? My hubs said that I'm keeping things too clean! LOL!

Relax Card Details:

Paper(s): Making Memories DP; American Crafts White CS

Stamp(s): Sassy Studio Designs "Dhyana" from the I'm Every Woman Release Digital Image
Ink(s): Copics
Accessories: Scenic Route Buttons; Martha Stewart String; K&Company Amy Butler Rub-on

Can't wait to see what you will create with you Sassy image today ;)