Die Cuts R Us Cyber Monday Sales!!!

Happy Monday!!!

I had to clean the tissues off my laptop in a hurry to let y'all know that...
 Die Cuts R Us is having a...

 Cyber Monday Sale

Hurry up and run your lil fingers over to the Die Cuts R Us Store for some awesome prices :)

Great product names like Basic Grey, Spellbinders and Cosmo Cricket have all been discounted just for me you!!!!!

What are you waiting for?!?! ;)

BTW, for the 3rd time in 2 months, I have caught the same sinus/head cold, cough and laryngitis :(  That is why I have been quiet at home and via cyberspace ;) I know, I know - I don't need a voice to be heard in blog land, just my fingers to work, but I've decided that I really need to take it easy and get rid of these germs in time for some Happy Birthdays and Christmas ;) 
... but doesn't mean that I haven't been getting my crafty fix ;)
See y'all tomorrow for Die Cuts R Us and Twilight Tuesday Challenges!!!

InStyle Stamps Blog Hop ~ Ornaments

Happy Black Friday!!! TGIF!!! Hope y'all had a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving :)
I'm still struggling with this icky cold, but it did not hold me back from enjoying my family and stuffing myself with plenty of turkey and, of course, Sara's delish cheesecake ;) Yummm!!!

Welcome to InStyle Stamps Blog Hop!!!
If you are following along with our hop, you should have arrived here from Linda of Linda's Pyssel Blog... if not, and would like to start from the beginning, please go to the InStyle Stamps Blog ;)

Here's some info regarding the hop...
First visit all the DT blogs, leaving your comments along the way :) Then go to the InStyle Stamps blog to vote for your favorite project... the DT member with the highest votes will win a prize, along with a Grand Prize to a random commenter! So, don't forget to leave a comment too!!!.

The contest begins today at Noon EST and the winners will be announced on Sunday 11/29th.

This month's theme is all bout Ornaments!!!

I had several ideas... and this was what I finally decided to create :)

First, I finally decorated my plain pail into an ornament holder... it's wonderful to hold those small and delicate ornaments that can easily be lost or crushed, the lid is perfect since it suctions in and won't come off easily. You can also stuff in some tissue paper to hold your items in place...

Next,  I created my own lil girly ornament! This will most likely hang alongside our Disney and Sesame Street themed ornaments today ;) LOL! After seeing Santa on tv at the end of the Macy's Day Parade, and knowing that Santa is in town keeping an eye on things - Our boys cannot wait for the Christmas tree to be in it's place!

... and, I decided that you can never have too many cards! hee, hee! and I have become quite a "matchy-matchy" type, so I just had to create a matching card for this set :)

Ornament Trio Details:
Paper(s): Bo Bunny "Tis The Season" Collection DP; Papertrey Ink White & Red CS; Bazzill Green CS; American Crafts White CS
Stamp(s): InStyle Stamps "Christmas Tree Chick" Digital Image
Ink(s): Copic Markers; Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Markers
Accessories: Spellbinders Small Circle & Labels Eight Nestabilities; The Robin's Nest Dew Drops; Prima Flowers; JoAnn's White Lace; misc Gem & Double-sided Ribbon; Michael's Pail & Christmas Ornaments.

Enjoy the hop! Be sure to check out what the rest of the DT has created for today's exciting hop!

Your next stop is Julie of Creations by Julie
... and in case you get a lil lost, here's the hop's line up ;)

Cyndi 
Lana 
Piali 
Kim 
Janelle 
Raquel 
Melissa 
Lysa 
Joy 
Maylee 
Angelique 
Linda
Margie <--- You are here ;)
Julie <--- Here is your next spot...
Jodi S 
Mary 
Kimmi 
Genevieve 
Virginia 

Thanks for looking :*)

... and for those of you shopping today, be careful ;) and enjoy!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Have a blessed day :)

Die Cuts R Us ~ Thankful Accordian

This week, the Die Cuts R Us Design Team is taking a bit of a break to celebrate Thanksgiving :)
Please stop by the Die Cuts R Us Design Team Blog to get to know the team a bit better, and see what we are all thankful for :)

Each of the DT members had a chance to create with the Quickutz Accordian Book, using paper from American Crafts "Blue Skies" Collection.
Here's mine...

I hope to remember my camera this year and take pics of the family enjoying are feast ;)

Accordian Details:
Paper(s): American Crafts "Blue Skies" Collection DP; Quickutz Accordian Book
Stamp(s): SU sentiment stamp
Ink(s): Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Accessories: American Crafts Felt Corners; Prima Flower; Recollections trim; SU and EK Success punches; misc felt; K&Company Gems

Thanks so much for stopping in :*)
Happy Wednesday!!!

It's a Dog Gone Twilight Prettie Kind of Day...

Yes, it's been an icky day... I'm sick, and I missed my 5yo's Thanksgiving play :(  but he's a trooper, and my parents were able to videotape the first 10 minutes, lol! Something is something, right? ;)  I really do appreciate my parents being so loving and helpful! and that they were able to do this for us :)

Well, here's the post that should've been posted yesterday...
Twilight Tuesday is taking a lil break for the holiday this week :)
First, is the sketch challenge review... create something using a past sketch...

Here's the sketch I borrowed ;)


... and here's my card...

Snowboarder Card Details:
Paper(s): Paper Heart Dazzle Blue & Green Stripe DP; Bazzill CS
Stamp(s): Dog Gone Stamps "Snowboarder" Rubber Stamp
Ink(s): Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Copic Markers; Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Markers
Accessories: Spellbinders Small Oval Nestabilities; CM Corner Punch; Making Memories Ribbon; BasicGrey Brads

Don't forget to check out what the lovely Twilight Tuesday ladies have been up to ;)

ALSO! I have my first Paper Pretties card to share with you! I accidently joined the Stamp of the Month club ;) and they are all so adorable! This is actually my 3rd stamp already! I know! I just haven't had the time to play with them all :(
But here's my first, using their current color themed challenge - Black, White, Red and sparkle...


Princess Card Details:
Paper(s): SU DP; Bazzill CS; Papertrey Ink White CS
Stamp(s): Paper Pretties "Lady Sophia" Rubber Stamp and Sentiment
Ink(s): Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Copic Markers; Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Markers
Accessories: Spellbinders Labels Eight Nestabilities; The Robin's Nest Dew Drops; Prima Flowers; misc double-sided ribbon


Thanks for looking :*)
I'm going back to bed now ;)

Some ME time :)

Good Sunday Morning to you :)

I had a bit of me time lately and was able to ink up some new stamps that I purchased ;)
I could't hold back from not buying a stamp anymore... I love my digital images, but sometimes a girl needs to get her fingers all inky, hee hee!
I'm considering this one of my early b'day presents to myself ;) LOL!

First, meet "Posy", my first Kraftin' Kimmie stamp! I couldn't resist her lil face! Isn't she adorable!

I used some of my hidden stash of Stampin Up DP and dew drops ;)

Here's a close up!
Have I told you lately how much I LOVE my glitter markers!!!
They really do give that extra "umph!" to make your image shine :)

Posy Card Detils:
Paper(s): SU DP; Papertrey Ink CS
Stamp(s): Kraftin Kimmie Moonlight Whispers "Posy" Rubber Stamp
Ink(s): Copic Markers; Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Markers
Accessories: Spellbinders Labels Eight Nestabilities; The Robin's Nest Dew Drops; Recollections "Welcome Home" Plate; Making Memories Red Ribbon; JoAnn's White Lace

OH! Lookie here! Yes, I bought another stamp too! LOL! You didn't expect one to travel all the way here all alone did ya? She needed a friend ;)

I {{heart}} lil Charlotte! She reminds me of sooo many things!!!
When I first saw her, she reminded me of ME, LOL!
Ya know those days when you wake up all frazzled and can't decide whether or not to climb back into bed and just snuggle the day away...
She also reminded me of my lil sis, Sara...
She's going to kill me, lol, but... that's what Sara looked like when she was a kid! She had some big ol' hair  and skinny lil arms and legs flying all over the place! lol!
Love you lil sissy :*)

Charlotte Card Details:
Paper(s): BasicGrey Nook & Pantry DP; Papertrey Ink White CS; American Crafts White CS
Stamp(s): Kraftin Kimmie Moonlight Whispers "Charlotte" Rubber Stamp
Ink(s): Copic Markers; Copic Atyou Spica Gliter Markers; SU Chocolate Chip Ink
Accessories: Prima Flowers; The Robin's Nest Dew Drops; Spellbinders Labels Eight Nestabilities; misc. ribbon; Fiskar Border Punch


Thanks for stopping by!
I'm off to get ready to finally go see my movie!!!!

New Moon!!!

Edward, honey, I'm coming to see you!!!!!! :*)

New Moon!!!

TGIF! and even more so 'cause New Moon is finally here :)
Welcome to...

Twilight Tuesday's New Moon Blog Hop

AND

Artful INKable's Blog Hop

If you are following along Twilight Tueday's Hop and came from Jodi of Stamping a Latte's blog then you are in the right place! Otherwise, you'd probably would like to start from the beginning, Twilight Tuesday's blog :)

If you are following along Artful INKables Hop and came from Kristin of Artful INKable's blog then you are in th right place, since that is the starting point ;)
Artful INKables are also sponsoring Twilight Tuesday's New Moon Blog Hop, so be sure to visit both hops for prizes!

I've been waiting for everything for such a looooong time! I couldn't decide what to make! LOL!
Sooo, I made a few cards using The Greeting Farm's New Moon inspired digital images... and I also have a few oldies to reminisce over ;)
FYI, all cards (not layout) include sentiments using Artful INKables "Fictionaly Inspired" Stamp Set.

First, since I haven't seen New Moon yet, I'm guessing that this is going to be one of the #1 scenes in the movie... Edward taking off his shirt ;)

Sparkle for me Edward!!! :)


Poor Bella... will she make up her mind???




The perfect couple! Alice and Jasper!




... and the most handsomest couple in the universe! Rosalie and Emmett!




... and here's a few things that I have made in the past ;)

Created using Neco stamp set.


Created using Artful INKable's "Into the Moonlight" stamp set.


Created using Artful INKables "Into the Moonlight" stamp set.


Thanks for stopping by ;)

Your next stop for Twilight Tuesday is Cheryl of http://secondglantz.blogspot.com/

Your next stop for Artful INKables is Alison of http://alisonsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/

Happy New Moon Hopping!!!

If you get lost along the way during your hop for Twilight Tuesday, please refer back to their post for the blog list!
... and here's a lil help in case you lost your way through Artful INKables ;)

Kristin Soboloski - http://artfulinkables.blogspot.com/
Margie Cortina - http://ohbumbleismemargie.blogspot.com/
Alison Heikkile - http://alisonsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/
Jen Shults - http://deconstructingjen.com/
Lois Bak - http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/
Michele Lourenco - http://enchantedstamper.blogspot.com/
Jodi Collins - http://stampingalatte.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Olauson - http://wannabecr8tive.blogspot.com/
Jen Pahoulis - http://jen-pjpants.blogspot.com/
Juanita Gillen - http://stampintwilghtmom.blogspot/
Donna Wardle - http://donna-wardle.blogspot.com/
Joy Stagg - http://daiseyfreak.blogspot.com/
Cathy Cunningham - http://cathy-cunningham.blogspot.com/
Sherry Campbell - http://workingandstamping.blogspot.com/
Michelle Woerner - http://stopandstamptheroses.blogspot.com/
Crystal Irwin - http://www.crystalkbk.blogspot.com/
Kathy Jones - http://inspiredtostamp.blogspot.com/
Dani Chapman - http://countyourbeautifulblessings.blogspot.com/
Tamara Bennett - http://scrapcationgetaway.blogspot.com/
Tonya Klar - http://www.stamphappens.com/
Jackie Rakoski - http://stampingsister.blogspot.com/
Holly Endress - http://www.hollybeary.com/
April Davis - http://mousekemom.blogspot.com/

Just Talking Out Loud ;)

IT'S ALMOST TIME!!!
What are your plans tonight??? ;)

I will be sitting here, chatting via online with my other girlfriends, eating chocolate and Ben&Jerry's (Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream) while watching Twilight ;)

I'm looking forward to Sunday!!!


More stuff to look forward...
Twilight Tuesday's New Moon Blog Hop and Artful INKable Blog Hops are tomorrow!!!
Twilight Tuesday's info has been posted :)  and I'm just about done taking pics of my stuff ;)

Oh! and not to ruin the fun, but I must address my lil Twilight stalker commenter...

Dear Anonymous Twilight Commenter,
I do appreciate your caring and well meaning comments... however, I am a lover of all things and not a hater... I tend to always look for the good in people and try not to dwell on those who try to hurt me...
Anyway, just to clear things up, lol, no - I don't wish to become a vampire ;) I know that Edward is not real, but he is in my head and in my heart. He is a character that I have grown to love for so many different reasons... my family and friends, books and papercrafting are my life!
So, in closing, please find someone else to annoy with the proper ways of living life.

I've chosen to live mine, with passion, and not die of boredom :)

Thanks for stopping by again!!! See y'all tomorrow :*)

It's a Sassy Thursday!

It's Thursday!!! It's almost here ;) Oh how lucky y'all are! Those of you going to see New Moon before me! I'm a bit jealous, hee, hee! but I know it'll be worth the wait, and Sunday will be here in a flash! and I'll have the bestest time with Mom and Lil Sis :)

{Ok, first I have to let you know, that I'm testing my blog, lol! I've been having such a hard time pre-scheduling my posts - they won't post no matter what. So I gave up for a few days, but I think I finally have things figures out ;) So this post is scheduled to go at 12:01am, Thursday morning EST.
Let's see what happens, lol! I'll hopefully will be able to check either befor bed, but more likely, before I walk out to the bus stop! lol!}

Alrighty... I have a mini-layout (approx 8x8) to share with you today for Dare to be Sassy Thursday Challenge at Sassy Studio Designs! This week's challenge is to create a Recipe card/project using a Sassy Studio Design Image.

Here it is!

If ya know me, I'm definitely not a cook! I burn toast! and now coffee too! LOL! So this was a fun lil project to create!
You should've seen DH's face! He actually thought that I was looking for a recipe to make for Thanksgiving dinner... actually I was... but it's for him ;) hee, hee!

Recipe Card Details:
Paper(s): Cosmo Cricket Element CS; SU DP; DCWV CS; PTI CS
Stamp(s): Sassy Studio Designs "Domestic Diva" Digital Image
Ink(s): Copic Markers; White Gel Pen
Accessories: Prima Flowers; Making Memories Brads; Fiskar Lace Corner Punch


Another Sassy card to share!!!

Here is the card that I used for the "Who's That Sassy?" game last Sunday... I used Cute Card Thursday Challenge 86 "Glitter Me Silly" for fun :)
It was a bit hard to get a good pic, but there is glitter on the flowers and also, on some of the designer paper's flowers/decor too!

Baby Bump Card Details:
Paper(s): We R Memory Keepers White Out Collection DP; American Crafts White CS; PTI White CS
Stamp(s): Sassy Studio Design "Hot Mama's Baby Bump" Digital Image
Ink(s): Copic Markers
Accessories: Making Memories Noteworthy Flowers; K&Company Gems

Join us!!! We can't wait to see those Sassy cards :)
Happy Thursday!!!

Another Easel Card :)

LOL! Once I learned how to create the Easel card, it's fun to make! They're addicting!!!
I love that they're such a fun way to display your cards...

I created this card for Whimsical Wednedays: Diedrich Dare Challenge Week #11 - to create an Easel Card! This is my first time playing along :)

I also created this card for InStyle Stamps Wednesday Challenge - Scalloped Edge...
but forgot to add it on - ooooops!!! LOL! I have the piece that adhere's underneath it all right here, laughing at me... sigh... So it doesn't apply, but maybe yours will ;)

Here's my card using one of InStyle Stamps newest images, "Jade"...








Jade's Easel Card Details:
Paper(s): Bo Bunny DP; Papertrey Ink White CS; American Crafts White CS
Stamp(s): InStyle Stamps "Jade" Digital Image
Ink(s): Copic Markers; White Gel Pen
Accessories: Prima Flowers; K&Company Gems; May Arts Ribbon; American Crafts Thickers; Fiskar Lace Corner Punch


Thanks for having a look :)

Are ya counting down the minutes to Edward New Moon??? ;)