Busy like a Beee!!!

Hi again!
First, if you would like to meet my "Princess and the Cherry" please scroll down to the next post too :)
Thanks!!!

I had a lil fun last night while watching a movie with DH :)

It was a lil before midnight, so I decided that I just had to play some more with my Beeez Kneeez Kit!!!

I needed a lil something extra to stay awake ;) 

So I decided to use the following challenges...

When I started my cards, I was using this challenge -

- Whimsical Wednesdays: Diedrich Dare Challenge #32: Color Challenge

But, I missed the midnight deadline, LOL!
So, then I moved on to their next challenge for this week :)

- Whimsical Wednesdays: Diedrich Dare Challenge #33 - Spring

The Bumble Bees will be buzzing around soon enough ;)

Also used these challenges ;)

- 2 Sketches 4 You - Kazan's Sketch #51 

- Crazy 4 Challenges #34 - CASE it! (I CASEd Barbara!)

- Die Cuts R Us Challenge #36 - Double Duty (Create 2 projects!)

- Papertake Weekly - Do Something Different!

(My 2nd time stamping directly onto DP

and trying to keep it plain and simple, lol, so not my style!)

Everything is from the kit, except for the black base of the cards...

To be honest, I wasn't too sure about the above card...

it was plain DP, but then I just had to add the flower to the center of it ;)

What do you think?!

Should I have left it CAS???

I love these sparkly handmade dictionary paper flowers!!!

This was my last one :( sniff!

I may have to try to copy and create some of my own :)

Bumble Bees are bumbling!!! ;)

Hope you likey!!!

Thanks :*)

Here are the deets - Beeez Kneeez Kit:

Paper(s): Jenni Bowlin "Lemonade" and "Crosshatch" DP,

Bazzill Pineapple Bliss and Kiwi Crush Smoothie CS  

Stamp(s): Nikki Sivils Willowbee Clear Stamps

Ink(s): Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copic Markers

Accessories: Green Grosgrain Ribbon, Handmade Dictionary Paper Flowers,

Square Ribbon Bracket

Bumbling Fun...

Good Monday afternoon, friends :)

I had a bit of playtime this afternoon to bumble around...

and this is what I created...

For all of my cards, I used...

Friends Having Fun Color Challenge #1  

it's our very first challenge!

Colors where chosen by our very own, Alison :)

For my first card only,

I used 2 Sketches 4 You - Laura's Sketch #49

and

- The Pink Elephant Challenge #61 - Nature

- Raise The Bar Challenge #12 - April Showers! (It's sunny today!)

I am in love with my Beeez Kneez Kit -

especially the Nikki Sivils Stamp that came with it!!!

This stamp set is called Willowbee! 

Such a perfect lil set for my bumbling self ;)

... and I {heart} Sunflowers sooo much!

I kept my first card simple, I was trying to do a one layer card, lol!

I just couldn't leave it alone ;)

For my next card,

I used 2 Sketches 4 You's Bonus Sketch by Shanna Vineyard

and

- KL Stampin' N' Scrappin' Challenge Card Recipe Challenge

(1 stamped image/sentiment, 2 DPs, 3 Embellies: Ribbon, Bow, Punch)

On this card, I used Jillibean Soups "Diced Tomatoes" DP

and Bazzill "Pineapple Bliss" CS also from the kit...

I love the print on this paper!

Here's a close up...

... and onto the last card!

I used Copic Creations Challenge #25 - Flowers

Other than paper piecing twice, lol,

I have never stamped and colored on dp!

And I'm loving the results!!!

On this card, I used Jenni Bowlin "Lemonade" DP

"Pineapple Bliss" CS again and Yellow Pom Pom Trim

also from the kit ;)

Bumbling Trio Card Set Details:

Paper(s): Cosmo Cricket "Early Bird" DP; Jillibean Soup "Diced Tomatoes" DP;
Jenni Bowlin "Lemonade" DP; Bazzill "Pineapple Bliss" CS;
Papertrey Ink Blue, Yellow and White CS

Stamp(s): Nikki Sivils "Willowbee" Stamp Set

Ink(s): Copic Markers - B00, Y08, Y17, YG23, YR14;
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Accessories: Recollections Grosgrain Bows; misc blue ribbon;

Yellow Pom Pom Trimming; EK Success Border Punch 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Enjoy the rest of your Monday!

... and I hope you stop by the new -

Friends Having Fun Challenges

and

join in on all the fun challenges and posts :)

I'm still bumbling...

Hello friends! It's me! and yes, I'm still bumbling around :) I've missed y'all!
I was trying to catch up and finally realized that I just cannot do it... it was stressing me out, and with finally starting to feel better - I took a few days off and figured that it would be better to just pick up were I should be without worries :)

So here I am :) and ready to show you 2 cards I was able to finish today!


Today is Club Anime's Monthly Color Challenge 

Red, Green, Forest Green and White


This month's prize is 3 rubber stamps of your choice. You have one month to create a project using these colors. Once you finished it, post a link to Club Anime's post or via Mr. Linky no later than 11:59 pm PST, January 8th, 2010. The winner will be announced on January 9th.

Here is my card using InStyle Stamps "Christmas Tree Chick" Digi Image :) 
I also used 2 Sketches 4 You - Kazan's Sketch 41!!!

Xmas Tree Card Details:
Paper(s): My Mind's Eye DP; Papertrey Ink CS
Stamp(s): InStyle Stamps "Christmas Tree Chick" Digital Image
Ink(s): Copic Markers
Accessories: My Mind's Eye Tags; The Robin's Nest Dew Drops; misc. ribbon; Nestabilities; K&Company Gems; JoAnn's White Lace



I couldn't resist lil Jana and using up some more of this pretty paper :)

Last Wednesday was InStyle Stamps Wednesday Challenge themed... Snow!!!
One lucky participant will receive an InStyle Stamps digital image of their choice and a WINNER BADGE. If you have an ISS image please be sure to use it but it is not neccessary. Leave your link HERE by 12pm PST, December 15th.


I also used Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge 51 (I rotated the sketch to the left)
and
Crazy 4 Challenges Week 15 - Snowmen or Snowflake holiday themed card.
Snowflake Card Details:
Paper(s): My Mind's Eye DP; American Crafts White CS
Stamp(s): InStyle Stamps "Jana" Digital Image; SU Sentiment & Snowflake Stamp
Ink(s): Copic Markers; Colorbox Chianti Red Ink
Accessories: American Crafts Brads

Yes! It feels good to be getting into the groove again :)

My lil Nicky turns 6 on Monday :) and we're celebrating small today (Sunday), going to see Santa, stopping in at Build-A-Bear workshop and his choice of lunch... later on small dinner and cake with family!
His "real" b'day party with more family, friends and schoolmates will be share with his lil bro next month ;) With all of this past years chaos, my boys missed out on quite a bit and we feel that they deserve a big bash for being such sweet lil boys - even at their age, they are so well behaved and patient! Our lil angels ;)

Enjoy your day and thanks for stopping by!
I hope to be back on Monday morning with some of our b'day pics and RAKs :)

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge 28 & 2Sketches4You Sketch 24 *Edited*

Happy Twilight Tuesday!!!
This weeks theme, chosen by me :)

BUT inspired by my buddy, Bev! Who has no blog yet, (but hopefully will soon)...

Bev was so sweet to send and let me share some of these lovely wedding pics!

Bella and Edward's wedding

Craft: Create something inspired by their wedding. (Remember, Alice was the coordinator that consulted with Esme and Renee on most things to surprise Bella!)

Comment: What are your favorite things in a wedding? and/or most memorable 'in real life' or movie/TV wedding you've ever seen...?

Please leave all comments and links on the Twilight Tuesday post... if posting elsewhere please use keyword TTIC28.

Ok, I am going to do my best here... I have the worst cold, sore throat, headache, etc. in the world right now! and things seem a bit fuzzy, LOL! and why is it that every time you are sick - you always think that it is the worse one ever? ;)

and, I think this is the longest post with the most pics in existence!!! LOL!

I used this week's 2 Sketches 4 You's, Laura's Sketch 24 on both the Wedding Album and Card!

Here is the mini Album...

Front Cover...
I just love the whole romatic, whimsical feel of a wedding... 2 souls committing to loving one another for a lifetime... ... one memorable wedding...

The Incredibles! LOL!
When Mr. Incredible marries Elastic-Girl... their exchange of vows is priceless! LOL!

Album Details:
Paper(s): K&Company Black & Ivory DP; Stampin Up Vanilla CS.

Stamp(s): Unity December & January KOTM stamps; Stampin Up "Congrats" Stamps.

Ink(s): Palette Noir Black; Spica Glitter Markers.

Accessories: BasicGrey Luggage Tag Chipboard Album; Prima Flowers; Prima Black Lace Ribbon; Making Memories Passport Trim; Martha Stewart Pearl Stickers; K&Company Adhesive Rhinestones.

... and here is the Wedding Card, also using 2Sketches4You, Laura's Sketch 24:

Card Details:

Paper(s): K&Company Black & Ivory; Black Bazzil; Stampin Up Vanilla CS.

Stamp(s): Stampin Up "Congrats" Stamps.

Ink(s): Palette Noir Black; Spica Glitter Markers.

Accessories: Prima Flowers; Prima Red Lace Ribbon; Martha Stewart Pearl Sticker; K&Company Adhesive Rhinestones; Faux Dew Drops.

... and lastly, another dollar find at Michael's...

a matching reversible Frame:
A friend of ours is getting married in June... and yes, I am going to part with my lil album and frame! lol! This frame can be reversed or a pic can be applied to either side and displayed ;)

Frame Details:

Paper(s): K&Company Black & Ivory DP.

Stamp(s): ~

Ink(s): Palette Noir Black.

Accessories: $1 Michael's Frame; Prima Flowers; Prima Black Lace Ribbon; Martha Stewart Pearl Sticker; K&Company Adhesive Rhinestones.

Thanks for stopping by :)

Now it's time to check out the DT'S fab creations!!!

Beth, Stamp Insanity

Dani, Count Your Beautiful Blessings

Eve, This is Bliss

Jen, Deconstructing Jen

Julie, Stars Fall Creations

Rebecca, Bella Carta

Tonya, Stamp Happens

House Mouse, Banana Split Sunday and {maybe} 2 Sketches 4 You Challenges

I tried to combine some challenges again! THREE!!! :)

... but then I realized that it may not apply to one of the challenges...

I guess I'll find out soon enough ;)

The House Mouse Monday Challenge this week is to decorate or make a bag or box...

The 2 Red Banana's Banana Split Sunday Challenge is to use gems...

... and here's 2 Sketches 4 You, Kazan's Sketch #23....

but, I believe that 2 Sketches 4 You may strictly be card challenges...??? I don't remember ;)

Either way, it helped with the making of the layout on my bag!!!

Easter Bag Details:

Paper(s): Topline-Creations DP; Prism CS.

Stamp(s): House Mouse - Mudpie Holds Jellybeans Stamp; StudioG 'Happy Easter' stamp.

Ink(s): Pallette Noir Black ink; Copic Markers; Spica Glitter Markers.

Accessories: The Robin's Nest Silver Bells Dew Drops; Primas; Stampin Up Ribbon; EK Success corner punch; misc. gift bag, tissue paper and tule ribbon.

Thanks for stopping by today!!! Have a good mid-week ;)