My Revised Scrappy Spot Makes Everyone Happy :)

Let there be light!!!

Most of you know that a few months ago my family and I moved into a larger apartment :) and I was able to use my master-bedroom's walk-in closet as my scrappy spot...
Well, let's just say that even with the door open and 3 lamps later, lol, it wasn't bright enough! and, I couldn't do much without having my boys come into my room - total chaos! LOL!

So here's my new spot in the living room! Everything fits here, except for my Epic Six - I kept a very small table to do my diecutting still in the closet... You don't see it in the pics, but I was able to hide my cardstock and Slice in the lil door at the bottom of the desk :)

All of my Copics and small tools fit in my Making Memories carousel :)

The green magazine holder holds my DP...

... and did ya see what I got for my b'day last month!?

Hubs bought me a Notebook! :)

Here are my boxes...

This is what is inside of the boxes on the top shelf... see the big box on the right?

That is every single stamp that I own - mostly TGF's, hee hee!

Boxes on the left hold my embellies and 3 ink pads...

I don't have much, but everything is precious to me ;)

... and here are the boxes that are stored on the bottom...

One for punches, one for my precious and much horded Primas and the last is all my ribbon :)

There ya have it! My lil scrappy spot! It's perfect! and my boys don't complain about being stuck in the bedroom anymore, since our kitchen, dining and livingroom is an all open layout AND they get to see their movies on the bigger TV! LOL! ;)

Thanks for stopping by! OH! and don't forget to come back on Monday! I have some exciting news to share ;)

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!! :*)

InStyle Stamps "Valentine Hearts" Blog Hop

Good afternoon! Do you all know how much I {heart} blog hops?! :)

Okee dokee! After much struggle, LOLing, I was able to finally fix my picture issues!!! Yea!!!
Moving on...

It's time for this month's InStyle Stamps Blog Hop themed...

Valentine Hearts

You should have arrived on my blog from Raquel's Blog... if not and you would like to start at the beginning, please go to InStyle Stamp's Blog and then start at Jodi's Blog :)

Now remember! You must follow through the hop and you will end up at the InStyle Stamps Blog - where you will vote for your fave DT Member's project and enter to win this month's prize: 5 yards of May Arts Ribbon!!! Yummy stuff :)

Hope you like my easel card using "Kristina" and a lil matching heart ornament :)

Card and Ornament Details:

Paper(s): Making Memories Starry Hearts Sparkle DP; Bazzil CS

Stamp(s): InStyle Stamps "Kristina" Digital Stamp

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

Accessories: Making Memories Slice Heart and Flower Circle Die Cuts; Spellbinders Small Circle Nestabilitie;

Recollections Swirl Gems; Fiskar Lace Corner and Border Punch; Queen&Company Valentine Embellishements;

Prima Flowers; Papertrey Ink Ribbon

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!!

Your next stop for the hop is...

Julie of Creations by Julie

Enjoy hopping :)

Prairie Fairy Fun Friday Week 4

Wow! Early TGIF everyone :)
I cannot believe that we are already on Challenge 4 with Fairy Fun Friday's!!!

Roberta has another fun sketch for us this week!
Here's my take on it...

These guys are having a blast! Go! GO! Go!!!

Oops! sorry, here is the sketch too :)

Go Go Go Card Details:

Paper(s): Cosmo Cricket Nutmeg DP; Papertrey Ink Kraft & White CS

Stamp(s): Prairie Fairy-Feathers 'n' Fur "Party Animals" Digital Stamp;

JustRite Pre-Inked Alpha Letters (retired)

Ink(s): Copic Markers; Atyou Spica Yellow, Clear and Silver Glitter Pens  

Accessories: Recollections Button Embellishments

Don't forget, while you're visiting the challenge blog, hop on over to Roberta's main Prairie Fairy blog and take a peek and leave some love for the other Prairie Fairy gals :)

Much love to you all!!!

Catching Hearts Sweetheart Bag

Good Thursday to you all :)
In the last 2 weeks, I have discovered that Valentine themed cards and projects are my thing :) Must be the romantic side of me shining through ;) hee, hee!

I found this adorable lil image as a freebie at Pixie Dust Studio Designs and couldn't help finally using this template/tutorial for it! It's going to be stuffed with teacher stuff (pens, pads, etc.) and mint Hershey Kisses for Nicky's Kindergarten teacher :)

Catching Hearts Sweetheart Bag Details:

Paper(s): Stemma Sparkly Hearts DP; Neenah White CS; MS Red CS

Stamps: Pixie Dust "Pixie Pie catching hearts" Digital Stamp

Ink(s): Copic Markers

Accessories: Prima Flowers; Recollections Swirl Gems; Spellbinders Labels Eight Nestabilities;

Fiskar Swirl Border Punch; misc Ribbon; Box Purse Tutorial from Carolina's Creative Pad

Isn't she adorable!?

My boys begged to have a few Pixie Pie images too!

They want to make her into a "Space Girl"!

... minus all the hearts, LOL! :)

I'm entering my lil bag to the following challenges:
Pixie Dust Studio Challenge #6 - Create a 3D project
Crazy 4 Challenges 21 - Pretty in Pink!
Simply Scrapping Crafts Challenge Week 4 - Use a template
KL Stampin' n' Scrappin' Challenge #14 - Nesties, Punches and Dies
Pixie Cottage Color Combo Challenge 8 - Red and Pink
Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge #58
Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge 51 - Inspired by the letter "P" (Pixie! Pink!)
Just Us Girls Challenge 17 - Use a template

That is a record for me! I have never been able to combine soooo many challenges together like this before!!! Yea!!!

Thanks everyone!

See you tonight! I have another Prairie Fairy Fun Friday Challenge to share with you!!! and get ready for tomorrow's InStyle Stamps Blog Hop!!! :)

HUGS!

She's So Sassy!

Okay, ahem, sorry for the crooked sentiment, lol!

I tried cutting it down free-hand and as you can see - not a good idea ;) lol!

Here's Miss Charlotte another freebie from The Greeting Farm's CHA Relay Challenge!

I LOVE her sassy attitude!

Card Details:

Paper(s): BasicGrey Lime Rickey DP; Neenah White CS

Stamp(s): The Greeting Farm Wildsprout Charlotte Digital Stamp; Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Sentiment 

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

Accessories: Making Memories Pins and Green Felt Trim; Prima e. Gems; Petaloo Flowers; Slice Die Cut

Sorry for the quick post! I'm trying to keep up with these cute images!

I am so anxious to get my next freebie of Toby Cub :)

Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving all your sweet comments!!!

Please be sure to scroll down to see today's Twilight Tuesday Color Challenge

and Die Cuts R Us Ribbon Challenge!!!

HUGS!!!

Die Cuts R Us Challenge ~ Ribbon!!!

It's time for another Die Cuts R Us Challenge, my last challenge as a DT member, sniff sniff... but I look forward into joining in on their future challenges :)  Best wishes to my girlies! and good luck to the newbies!!!

**ETA - My sweet ribbon Valentine card for today is being featured at

Simply Scrapping Crafts .com :)

*Please scroll down for Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Color Combo Challenge :)

This week's challenge is all about...

RIBBON!!!

The DT was overly excited to be able to design with some very gorgeous May Arts Ribbon from Claudia's Die Cuts R Us Store :)

Here's my card...

Love, love, love this ribbon!

It's even perfect for a boy like lil Edward ;)

... and of course, he's sparkling for me again!!! Hearts too!!!

... sigh...

Such girlie dreams :)

Card Details:

Paper(s): SU DP; Prism CS - Red; Neenah White CS; Bazzil White CS

Stamp(s): The Greeting Farm Dressy Edward Digital Stamp

Ink(s): Copic Markers; Copic Atyou Spica Clear Glitter Pen

Accessories: May Arts Ribbon Black/White Two Band and White/Black Dots; The Robin's Nest Dew Drops; Cuttlebug  Embossing Folder; Spellbinders Nestabilities - Oval; Martha Stewart Heart Punch

Please be sure to stop by the Die Cuts R Us Design Team blog for more inspiration!!!

See ya back here in a few hours, I have 2 more posts to share with ya today :)
Thanks!!!

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Color Combo Challenge 2 - Bella's Thoughts

So sorry for being a bit late, my Twilight-y friends!
Here is this week's Twilight Tuesday Inspiratioin Color Combo Challenge...
 

From Alison:
"This week, my colors were inspired by Bella. I chose Garnet because originally, that was her favorite gemstone (before she went & changed it to Topaz for Edward’s eyes!). Next, I picked Phoenix Sky Blue because Bella frequently mentions how she misses the colors of her hometown. Lastly, I decided that we need to throw a neutral into the mix, so I picked Forks’ Sky. It’s a grayish green. Don’t get too thrown by the shade I chose… if you just use a regular gray, that’s fine! But if you wanna try to really wow us… go for this a little more interesting, if not a wee bit dreary color! Can’t wait to see your creations!!!"
 
I must admit, I had a bit of a hard time with this combo - Forks' sky threw me off a bit, lol, I was over thinking... and then I found this beautiful Cosmo Cricket paper...
Here's what I came up with :)

If you look closely, the DP's designs are in sky blue and greenish-gray... couldn't help adding the black ;)

Card Details:
Paper(s): Cosmo Cricket EverAfter DP; Papertrey Ink White and Black CS
Stamp(s): Ippity Stamps - Straight From the Heart sentiment; The Greeting Farm Rubber Stamp
Ink(s): Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Copic Markers; Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Pens
Accessories: Cuttelbug Vine Embossing Folder; Spellbinders Small Circle Nestabilities; K&Company Pearls; Making Memories Black Tie Trim

Please visit my Twilight-y chicas for some more color inspiration!!!

Alison ~ Dani ~ Donna 

Erica ~ Jen ~ Jodi ~ Rebecca

Have a rockin' Tuesday!!! :*)

It's a Mermaid Boy!!!

Howdy! Yea, I know I said I was taking a bit of a break 'til Tuesday...
but who can not resist coloring in this cutie :)

First, I'd like to thank everyone who commented on my mini-Guest Designer, Nicky's, post!

He LOVED all of the responses that was received! and loved even more learning about where y'all come from! He grabbed the Atlas and couldn't belive that so many people in the world can see his stuff :) Too cute!

Thank you sooo very much for making my boy smile from ear to ear for days :)

"It's a Mermaid Boy!!!" - that's what my boys screamed when they saw Mer Ian, lol! They never knew or thought that a boy could be a mermaid too :)  and what a coincidence it was to watch a special Dora movie all Dora saving the mermaids kingdom - boys and girls! It was a fun afternoon!

So here's my lil Mer Ian for The Greeting Farm's CHA Relay Contest! I usually don't make cards everyday, I always try to do a few at a time, but like I said, who can resist anything that comes from the Greeting Farm ;)

Once I printed Mer Ian, I pulled out my Matey Set, thinking I would be using Pirate Anya...

I decided to go with just the sentiment and handsome blue papers with a bit of distressing -

Ian deserves the spotlight :)

Look closely (or click on pic) - see my boy sparkle for me!

MerBoy Card Details:

Paper(s): Imaginisce-A Shore Thing DP; Graphic 45-Renaissance Faire DP; Papertrey Ink Kraft CS; Neenah White CS; American Crafts White CS

Stamp(s): The Greeting Farm Mer Ian Digital Stamp and Matey Set Sentiment

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

Accessories: Recollections Gem Swirls; Spellbinders Oval Nestabilities; Making Memories Trim

Have a fun Monday everyone!
Thanks for stopping by! :*)

Prairie Fairy Fun Friday Week 3

Sorry, I thought I had pre-posted and wellllll, I didn't! LOL!

So much for having my card done days ago! Geesh!

TGIF!!! It's time for some Prairie Fairy fun!!!

This week's Fairy Fun Friday Challenge is...

ANYTHING GOES!!!

Make what you want, 3-D, scrapbook page, card, whatever you like.

Just make sure you use a Prairie Fairy image :)

Here is my card using Sugar Fairy and some delish BasicGrey Nook & Pantry DP...

This is a 5 1/2 squared card - I accidently printed the image quite large, but wanted to color her in regardless :) I wanted to make her dress a yellowy-pink color and didn't realize that it would obviously blend together and create orange and pink ;)  Anyhoo, I love how it turned out! I used my Copic Glitters - 'cause we all know that only vamps and fairies sparkle!.... I think DH just hurt himself laughing with that one ;)

Card Details:
Paper(s): BasicGrey Nook & Pantry DP; Neenah White CS; Papertrey Ink Kraft CS
Stamp(s): Prairie Fairy Sugar Fairy Digital Stamp Image
Ink(s): Copic and Atyou Spica Glitter Markers
Accessories: Spellbinders Labels Eight Nestabilities; Prima Flowers; Prima e. Pearls; May Arts (?) Ribbon; Fiskar Border Punch


Have a wonderful Friday and Weekend everyone!

Going to take a bit of a bloggy break and will be seeing you bright and early Tuesday morning for some more Twilight Tuesday Inspiration and my last Die Cuts R Us Design Team related challenge - sniff, sniff...

HUGS!!! :*)

He's baaack... My Mini-Guest Designer :)

Good evening :) Sorry it took so long today for me to get this posted, but my mini-guest designer has been sick with a virus and double-ear infection and it took until late this afternoon for him to take pics of his cards, created this past Monday, with word-for-word directions as to what to say and how to post them, LOL!

So here he is! My lil guest designer for the day... Nicky!!!

"Hi again, my name is Nicky and I am now 6 years old... I have some projects I want to show you now :)"

"My first project I had to make for my class project for school last week. We read stories about a snowman, so we had to make one too... I used lots of stuff from Mommy's stuff - I promise, she let me use it :)"

(look closely, he loves my Papertrey Ink Buttons and Making Memories flowers and trims!!! LOL!)

"My Tio {uncle} Sean hurt his leg and the doctor had to fix it last week, I miss him and hope he gets better soon. I made Tio Sean a card to tell him... I think that glitter glue is really cool! Crayola makes cool colors for kids like me, you should buy it, it makes your projects cooler!"

(Nicky is very sentimental, he doesn't like to talk about when anyone is sick or hurt...)

(Oh! and you can find those lil aliens and ships at Prairie Fairy!)

"This is my cherry icecream... why don't they make pink, fluffy cherry icecream?

I think I would like it plain..."

(Hence, the plain card, hee, hee!)

"This is my Harry Potter card! He makes magic and likes to fly on brooms!"

(Image above and below can be found at Pink Cat Studio Digital.)

"And this is my dinosaur card project! He wants to go to school and learn and grow up to be a T-Rex soon!"

"Thanks for looking at my projects today! I had fun making it all!... and I'm feeling better, just coughing and stuff. BYE!"

LOL! There you have it my friends! My little Nicky is growing up so fast! and I love him for letting me grow up with him :)
I just got the okay to go ahead and post - he made sure that it all looked good first ;)
I love my lil munchkins!!!

And yes, lil brother Matt was around and creating at the same time, but he doesn't want to take pics or show you, lol! He doesn't want people to see it yet! LOL!

Thanks for stopping by! I'm sure you can guess that any and all comments would very much be appreciated!!!

HUGS!!!

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge 60 ~ Red!

Sorry, I'm running a bit late today...
I'm baaack with Twilight Tuesday's Inspiration Challenge!!!

* Please scroll down to the next post to view this week's Die Cuts R Us Sketch Challenge. Thanks :)

Here's this week's challenge from sweet Erica...

"I love red. It is one of those colors that envokes so much emotion. Whether it be love or hate, red is passionate. When watching New Moon I just love the visual of all the people in red capes at the Saint Marcus Day Festival."

Create a project either using the color RED or expressing the what red means to you.

Comment portion: Tell your best "red" story. Is it that great red dress that caught everyone's attention, have you "seen" red before, anyone like Red Velvet cake? Anything goes!

I tried to use Twilight Tuesday's Sketch Challenge # found HERE, but I forgot about the 4 uneven panels, lol! Sorry! Next time ;)

However, I did borrow There She Goes Color Combo Challenge 38 - Red, Pink and Aqua

... and look! No dew drops! LOL! DH had commented that I use them too much! Well! They are my fave type of embellies :)

I don't have a "red story"...

but I think that red is sooo sexy and exotic!

Red reminds me of not only love but passssssion -

An obssessive kind of love!

Ya think Drucilla might be going a bit overboard???

Hee, hee!

Please visit Twilight Tuesday's blog for more challenge info!
... and don't forget to visit the Twilight girlies for some more red inspiration :)

Alison ~ Dani ~ Donna ~ Erica
Jen ~ Jodi ~ Julie ~ Rebecca ~ Tonya

Thanks! and enjoy your Tuesday!!!
You know that I will ;)

Stay tuned!!! Tomorrow I'm having a mini-guest designer taking over my blog again ;) He's made some fabulous cards to share with y'all!!!


A Red Kind of Love Card Details:
Paper(s): Cosmo Cricket Dutch Girl DP; Neenah White CS; Martha Stewart CS
Stamp(s): Kraftin Kimmie Stamps - Drucilla and Kimmie's Sassy Sentiments Rubber Stamps
Ink(s): Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Copic(s): E000, E00, E95, R29, R35, RV42, C9, W-3, W-5, Turquoise Glitter Pen
Accessories: Making Memores Black Lace Trim; SU Heart Punch; Spellbinders Nestabilities; Fiskar Lace Corner Punch; Cuttlebug Vine Embossing Folder