Miss. Sunshine

'morning my friendly peeps!!! 

Hope all is well in your part of the world today :) 

It's MONDAY!!! 

Which means we have another awesome The Pink Elephant Challenge for you today! 

There's a photo to be inspired by this week, 

please go HERE to The Pink Elephant Blog to see :) 

I have also used the following challenges for my card! 

- Deconstructed Sketch #15  

- Flutter By Wednesday #167: Butterflies and add a die-cut or punch 

- Crazy 4 Challenges #101: Bingo! 

I used Square Card, Die-cut and 2 DPs 

- That's Krafty Thursday #53: Use Kraft CS 

It has been a very looong while since I've used a Miss Anya! 

Had a bit of fun with my scallop border die and added lil pearls here and there :) 

Jen's sketch made it super fun to put this card together! 

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek! 

Be sure to visit the rest of the DT to see their amazing designs!!!
Enjoy :) 

xoxo 

Card Details: 

Stamp(s): The Greeting Farm Miss Anya Stamp Set 

Paper(s): American Crafts Happy Go Lucky DP, TE CS 

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

Accessories: TE Medium Scallop Border Die, Ribbons, Button, 

The Twinery Peapod Twine, Recollection Pearls, MS Butterfly Punch, Cricut Tag

Dear Baby Deer...

It's release day at Pixie Dust Studio!!!
The new collection is available NOW in the SHOP!!!

We also have some NEW Pixies joining the DT today :)

A huuuge welcome to...

Jessica, Jingle, Kelly, and Mary

And a wonderful welcome back to... Suzi! 

And of course, the awesome Pixies that are continuing on with us...

Cat, Cyndi, Erin, Gudrun, 

Joyce (Challenge Coordinator), Karen and Margie (DT Coordinator - me!)

Here is my card using another wee cutie from the Oh Baby Collection... 

"Dear Baby Deer" 

I accidently printed out a bunch of my images on a large scale, lol! It's a bit much to color, but SO fun to have the extra space to color and work with :)  I just cannot let them sit aside just because I goofed, right?! hee hee! and I can't seem to remember the last card I created without adding some sort of scallop-thingy to it, LOL!

Here's the new collection!!! 

Be sure to visit the Pixie Dust Studio Challenge Blog
for more creative ideas from the entire Pixie Team!
TGIF!!! 

Card Details: 

Stamp(s): Pixie Dust Studio - Oh Baby Collection "Dear Baby Deer" Digital Image 

Paper(s): American Crafts Happy Go Lucky DP, Taylored Expressions CS 

Accessories: TE Medium Scallop Border Die, Small Circle and Scallop Circle Nesties, Pink Dotted Ribbon, Button, Baker's Twine 

Oh, Baby! Buttons and Bows...

It's Tuesday!!! One of my fave days of the week!!!

(The other is Thursday! Why these two days? I have no idea, lol! They just work for me ;)

and today Frances has another Riley and Company Challenge for us!!!

Buttons and Bows

Sorry for the bad pics :(

I dropped my camera a few weeks ago, and it keeps changing its settings all on its own!

It wouldn't go back to my old settings, these were the best pics that I could get right now...

I decided that I needed to ink up my newest-to-me Riley stamp, "Expecting"...

and I just haaad to create a pink-ish card...

... and a blue-ish one too ;) 

Thanks so much for looking!
Be sure to stop by and check out the rest of the Moose-mates "Ribbon and Bows" creations :)

Enjoy!!!

Pink/Blue Card Details:

Stamp(s): Riley and Company "Expecting" Rubber Stamp

Paper(s): American Crafts Happy Go Lucky DP, The Girl's Paperie Kitch DP,

Taylored Expressions Snow White and Iced Pink CS, Papertrey Ink Light Blue CS

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

Accessories: Taylored Expressions Medium Scallop Border and Bow Die,

Small Circle and Scallop Circle Nesties, Lace, Ribbons and Buttons

Confessions of a Shopaholic!!!

Hellooo :)  Just a quick late night post to share :)

Yesterday, there was a bit of scrappy-happy time with some scrappy friends at my sister's apartment and I was able to play with my new Moka stamp from Taylored Expressions!

Here's Olivia and Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge #139!

... definitely my kind of girlie!!!

I actually don't consider myself a shopaholic, lol!

Don't shopaholics buy EVERYTHING??? hmmm... hee hee!

I'm just a purse-aholic, scrap/card-aholic and maybe even a bookaholic ;)

That's not everything ;) Right???

I had some fun paper-piecing her dress shirt and using my Taylored Expressions May Key Ingredient Kit too! Everything, except for the Lace and Dew Drops, came in the kit! I also got some clear dew drops to play with! I haven't tested if these will be color-able yet, but I'm looking forward to trying it out soon! 

Wow, look at all those layers! Yes, I did have fun with this one ;)

Thanks so much for your sweet commments and visits!

Much appreciated and loved!

Enjoy your Monday :) :) :)

Card Details:
Stamp(s): Taylored Expressions - The Moka Collection "Olivia" Stamp Set
Paper(s): American Crafts Happy Go Lucky DP, Taylored Expressions Snow White, Iced Pink, Frosted Kiwi CS
Ink(s): Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copic Markers
Accessories: Lace/Ribbon from Taylored Expressions Store, Small Circle and Scallop Circle Nesties, CM Corner Rounder Punch, The Robin's Nest Dew Drops

You "Stilt" There???

*Please scroll down to see my latest Baby Bud Designs post and NEWS!!!

**Please scroll down more or click HERE for the Riley and Company Blog Hop!!!

Thank you :)

Hello again! I hope you are all enjoying your Friday night!!!

It's a 4 day weekend for us! and we are having a blast :)

Have you all seen the Riley and Company CIRCUS release?!?!

There are a lot of faves in this collection :)

First, a bit of Riley and Company news... You have until tonight to hop around!

Winners will be announced on the Riley and Company Blog on Sunday :)

Also, it seems that the Riley and Company Store had a bit of a "moosehap" this morning...

It's all fixed now!

You can order your Riley Goes To The Circus stamps HERE!!!

Get all 16 Riley images from the Riley Goes To The Circus release and save 10% off the regular retail price! (Words and accessories NOT included.)

FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING for ALL orders until Sunday!!! 

Here's "Stilts Riley"...

These sentiments 'kill' me!!! LOL!

Thanks SO very much for stopping by again!!!

Enjoy your weekend :)

Card Details:

Stamp(s): Riley and Company "Stilts Riley" Stamp and Circus Word Set Sentiment

Paper(s): American Crafts DP, Taylored Expressions Cardstock

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

Accessories: Taylored Expressions Meduim Scallop Border Die, Small Circle and Scallop Circle Nesties, Bo Bunny Gems 

Lady Baby Bug

*Please scroll down for the Riley and Company Blog Hop! Thank You :)

Good Friday Evening :)

I have TWO posts to share with you tonight!

So please scroll around and make yourself comfy ;)

I have some Baby Bud Designs news to share!

They have decided to take a little 'hiatus' for the summer, they are taking June, July & August, and will be back in the Fall with a whole new lineup of Baby Buds to share with everyone!!!

The Baby Bud Designs Blog will still be up! BUT there won't be any monthly challenges or Freebie Friday's... 

ALSO, the Baby Bud Designs ETSY SHOP will be CLOSING!!! Any image in the shop now will not be replenished. Once the images are gone,

they are GONE!!!

SOOO, ALL IMAGES ARE NOW 15% OFF!!!

USE COUPON CODE SUMMER UPON CHECKOUT FOR YOUR DISCOUNT!

Over the summer Baby Bud Designs will be converting their Etsy Shop over to a new little shop on their Blog! So stay tuned for more news in the fall :)

Here's sweet "Lady Baby Bug"...

At the time of this posting, this sweet little ladybuggy is still available!

If you love her, snatch her up now before she's gone ;)

Thanks so much for stopping by tonight!!!

Enjoy shopping for your Baby Buds!!!

:*)

Card Details:

Stamp(s): Baby Bud Designs "Lady Baby Bug" Digital Image

Paper(s): Taylored Expressions May Key Ingredients Kit: American Crafts CS, Cardstock

Accessories: Taylored Expressions Medium Scallop Border Die and Lace, Small Circle and Scallop Circle Nesties, Pearls

Lucky Number 3...

I'm baaaack! and with a super-duper cutie :)

First, the story...

My Mom babysits for 2 lil kids, a lil girl who just turned 6 and a lil boy who is going to be 3! Sweet lil boy is sooo excited to finally be a "Big Three Boy"! and he's having a huge birthday party...

He came over yesterday and asked us to come to his "Number Three Birthday Party"! Of course, who would say no to that sweet little face... even the mailman couldn't refuse and had to say that he was coming too! LOL! He was there, and of course Lil Boy had to invite him too! and the poor mailman had no choice but to go with it and say yes! hahaha! So sweet :)

So here we are! The Greeting Farm's Farm Fresh Friday Challenge is to use your "Lucky Number"! Well, we used Lil Boy's lucky number three, hee hee!

My boys helped pick out the image and papers, this will be his "Number Three" Birthday Card ;)

I also used the following challenges for my card :)

- Sketchy Thursday 8.19 Challenge

- Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge #6: Bold and Bright

- Stamps R Us Challenge #2: All Male Theme

- Your Next Stamp Challenges #23: Bold, Bright, Summery Colors

Oliver and his dinos are so cute!

Definitely another fave stamp of mine :)

My boys found this awesome paper called "Lil Robots" by My Mind's Eye - I totally forgot I had bought a sampler pack of it at Die Cuts R Us! LOL!

Of course, a 4 and 6yo would be able to find it ;)

I also used my corner rounder punch thingy, and my Slice for the circle and die cut behind it - I was too lazy to pull out the Nesties ;) hee, hee! and the letters are black denim Thickers by American Crafts! I've had these for a while and cringed when I opened the package up! lol!

I just loooove to horde cool things ;)

Thanks so much for stopping by! TGIF!!!

See you tomorrow (early Saturday morning) with a brand new Oh, Alice Challenge :)

PS!!! Don't forget to check out Claudia's amaaaaaaaazing

Copic Sale at Die Cuts R Us!!! 

It's the last Copic Sale for 2010!!! You don't want to miss it :)

http://www.diecutsrus.com/

Prairie Fairy Fun Fridays!!!

Good late evening :)

It's time for a Prairie Fairy Fun Friday Challenge!!!

This week the Fairy Queen, Roberta :) issued an order to use...

Tissue Paper!!!

Say what?! Never thought of it! How cool!!!

So, here's how I used my tissue paper :)

I made a flower out of it!
Just cut, scrunch, stick and scrunch some more!
Very simple and totally cute :)
I'm thinking that I could have distressed the flower with some nice ink...
hmmm...

I have to be honest - my mojo has been playing peek-a-boo with me this week, lol!
I wasn't sure about the blue I used on this card... so be honest with me!
Too bold?! Too much?
???

Blue Egg Card Details:

Paper(s): Basic Grey "Sugar Rush" DP; Martha Stewart CS; Papertrey Ink White CS

Stamp(s): Prairie Fairy "Egg Hunt" Digital Image

Ink(s): Copic Markers 

Accessories: Hallmark Tissue Paper; Queen and Company Felt Brads;
Spellbinders Oval Nestabilities; Fiskar Lace Border Punch 

... like I said - mojo has been lacking...

But I couldn't resist coloring in this adorable lil bunny too :)

He is currently a freebie HERE called "All Cracked Up"...

Egg-stra Special Card Details:
Paper(s): American Crafts DP; Martha Stewart CS; Papertrey Ink White CS
Stamp(s): Prairie Fairy "All Cracked Up" Digital Image
Ink(s): Copic Markers
Accessories: SU Ribbon; Recollections Brads; Spellbinders Oval Nestabilities

Thanks for stopping by today :*)

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!!!

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge 50

Happy Twilight Tuesday!!!
Grab your fave drink and snack - I've got a looong post to share with you, including 6 layouts :)
(4 - 12x12s and 2 - 6x6s)


This week's Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge is all about Charlie...

“One of the best things about Charlie is that he doesn’t hover.”

"This has to be one of the most memorable lines from both Twilight the novel and Twilight the movie… Let’s face it, we all love Charlie….. And Stephanie describes this quite and thoughtful man’s personality and temperament in this one single sentence. As we all know, Charlie’s relationship with Bella changes from starting out as strangers thrown together in an awkward situation and then slowly grows into a bond that any father and daughter would be envious of."

Craft Portion:
Create a project that represents Charlie’s and Bella’s relationship or a relationship you have with a ‘father’ figure in your life.

Comment Portion:
Tell us about your relationship with a ‘father’ figure and why this bond is so special to you.


~ I've created a few layouts dedicated to the boys and men in my life!
Boys: 100% always fun!!! and aways looking for trouble!!! ;)
... and aren't those brads awesome!!!
Here are the "Big Boys" of the family :) On the right is my Dad, middle is my brother-in-law, Sean, and on the left is my ol' hubs. Each one is sooo different in sooo many ways, BUT! so much alike too! Clowns! They're all clowns! LOL!
My Dad, the boys Papa, is the sweetest man you will ever meet! He's a bit shy at first, but once you get to know him, he is the biggest joker in the world - and at the same time, the most emotional and caring man; He definitely wears his heart on his sleeve - there is no way for him to hide his emotions from us. He's taught us to be strong and independent and to always trust in him, us, family and faith.Papa has is always around for Nicky and Matt! Still willing to give them piggy-back rides ;)
He has a special connection to both of them in different ways... with Nicky there is this special and calming effect that they give to each other, they definitely know what each other needs without saying, whether it be a hug or another lollipop ;) It's like they can read each others minds. The above 2 snowy layouts are Nicky and Papa making their first Snowman together for Matt and me! Matt and I were sick and couldn't go out to play in the first fall of snow, so they went out for us and had a ton of fun :)Matt and Papa's adoration for each other is one of a kind...They're Best Buds to the fullest! They're bond will last forever through eternity! Matt latches onto him and never let's go! It's play, play, play or snuggle, snuggle, snuggle :) Wherever Papa goes, he's sure to have a tail ;)Here's Sara's hubs, my Brother-in-law and the boys "Tio Sean" :)
They love his playfulness and knowledge of sports and cool movies and toys! Sara did good ;) hee, hee! He's been the perfect addition to our family and an awesome role model!

And here's Daddy!!! The truest goofball of them all! I don't know how he does it sometimes!

Especially when put in a situation like this!!! LOL! I have absolutely no idea how he is breathing! But it goes to show you that he is a loving, dedicated Dad and would do absolutely anything for his family! Anything! Even let Matt sleep peacefully on top of his head so he won't disturb him! LOL!

I'm so happy to have been able to share some of my family with you!

This was a lot of creativity for me this weekend! LOL! Especially since my mojo has disappeared on me!!! :)

Please go on now and check out what the rest of the talented DT has created for today's challenge!!!

Alison of Alison's Random Thoughts

Dani of Count Your Beautiful Blessings

Donna of Donna's Diary

Erica of Inked Up and Ready to Play

Eve of This is Bliss

Jacquie of Family and Crafting

Jen of deconstructing jen
Julie of Stars Fall Designs
Rebecca of Bella Carta

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

All Layout Details:

Paper(s): Cosmo Cricket Lil Man DP; Fancy Pants Artic Chill DP; BasicGrey June Bug DP; Making Memories Polka Dot Yellow DP; SU Kraft and Confetti Vanilla CS.

Stamp(s): JustRite Pre-Inked Alpha Stamps

Ink(s): Color Box Blue LagoonInk

Accessories: Cosmo Cricket Lil Man Rub-ons & Die-cut stickers; Recollections Screw Brads; American Crafts Thickers - Lullaby; Heidi Swap Clear Snowflakes embossed with Color Box Blue Lagoon ink; Pink Paislee Chipboard Alphabets.

Make Your Own Embellishments with Die Cuts R Us!

This week's Die Cuts R Us Tuesday Challenge is to...

Make your own embellishments!!!

I'll have to admit that I struggle a bit with this one!

I've actually hit a "writer's crafty block" at the moment! Ugh!

All mojo has gone and left the building for me!

Maybe it due to the fact that I have had a migraine on and off all weekend, which has triggered my "vertigo" problem and it's been hard to concentrate and get anything accomplished... or maybe I've been over-doing it all and finally burnt out! LOL!

Oh well, here's what I finally came up with and that I actually like ;) lol! The lovely Die Cuts R Us owner, Claudia, sent the DT samples of American Crafts - Craft Fair Collection DP to play with! It's very cute and versatile! It is on sale this week at 40% off!!!
Welcome Baby Card Details:

Paper(s): American Crafts - Craft Fair Collection DP; SU DP & CS

Stamp(s): SU

Ink(s): Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Accessories: Nestabilities Small Circles; Cuttlebug Embossing Folders;

Quickutz Sun Die-cut; Making Memories Button Brads and Ribbon.



Thanks for stopping by and I hope you'll join us this week!!!

Happy Tuesday :*)

Now go find me some mojo ;)

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge 48

Happy Twilight Tuesday, Twilighters!!!

This week's challenge is all about the Bond Between Brothers...

"As the New Moon movie release approaches we are seeing amazing pictures of the Wolfpack who become Jacob's Brothers. In New Moon the wolf pack play an important part in Jacob's life and the effect they have on the Quilute community. This also affects the Cullen family, they have a treaty with the Cullens and in time see that they all need to work together to rid Forks of the bad Vamps. This week we will be focusing on the Bond between brothers and how we apply that to our human lives. Women can lean on each other and we are strong all on our own but now and again we need that males presence as a brother, husband, best friend as a grounding force...as a safe place to be. We see that in Bella's need for Jacob."

Craft Portion: Make something that reflects brotherhood... Be inspired by the wolf pack, Edward and Jasper/Emmitt, even the relationship between Bella and Jacob. Make a scrapbook page, a card for your brother or maybe a book for that special guy in your life. Celebrate brothers in any way you would like.

Comment Portion: Talk about the brotherhood in your life... Do you have an amazing brother that has been there for you thick and thin? Do you have the best guy friends that have your back when times get rough?

I have a few projects that I created for this challenge! 2 cards, a layout and a mini-album - but the mini-album will have to wait until tomorrow ;) I didn't get it finished and I know it is going to take me forever to take pics, etc! LOL! I believe that the bond between two brothers is unbreakable - no matter what the circumstances are - you can never tear them apart!

I chose the relationship between Jasper and Edward... they understand and respect each other the most, even after the "birthday incident" - Edward is forgiving and understands Jasper's weaknesses...Edward and Jaspers' relationship reminds me of my two lil guys :)

My boys are united beyond blood and brotherhood! They have twin-like characteristics... Nicky can practically read Matt's mind and always knows what Matt is going to say and do next - "Watch out Mom, Matt is going to run!" and sure enough, there goes Matt running down the sidewalk laughing at me! Nicky always knows what Matt needs before Matt even knows, LOL!Same goes for Matt! He feels everything Nicky is feeling - even when they're not with each other... Last Friday, while Nicky was at school, Matt came up to me and said, "Mommy, I think Nicky is sickie - let's go check his head..." - meaning his temperature... I told him that Nicky is on his way home now on the bus and that he should be okay since the school didn't call me with any complaints... as soon as we saw Nicky, I knew he wasn't feeling very well - and the fever didn't pop up 'til Saturday! They have each other's back! Always looking out for one another! If someone gives them a lollipop, they make sure to grab one for the other - and if the can't, well then they don't take one! ... well, sometimes Matt still does, but he won't eat it in front of his brother, unless his brother has some sort of special treat too ;) ... and this lil Halloween image is sooo my Nicky and Matt! They still haven't decided what they want to dress-up for this Halloween - they usually pair up with something cute... like... one year they were Batman & Robin, another year they were Transformers, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee... sooo, I'm looking forward to seeing what their theme will be this year ;)

Thanks for stopping by :)
Now it's time to visit the rest of the Design Team!!!

Alison of Alison's Random Thoughts

Dani of Count Your Beautiful Blessings

Donna of Donna's Diary

Erica of Inked Up and Ready to Play

Eve of This is Bliss

Jacquie of Family and Crafting

Jen of deconstructing jen

Rebecca of Bella Carta

Julie of Stars Fall Designs

(Out sickie this week - hope your feeling better!!!)

Tootles!!! ;)

Jasper & Edward Card Details: Paper(s): Cosmo Cricket Halfway Cafe DP; SU Kraft CS. Stamp(s): The Greeting Farm Edward and Hugh Wild Sprout Rubber Stamps. Ink(s): Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Copics; SU Chocolate Chip Ink. Accessories: American Crafts Thickers Lullaby distressed with SU Chocolate Chip Ink; Papertrey Ink Buttons; SU Ribbon distressed too.

Layout Details: Paper(s): Cosmo Cricket Halfway Cafe DP; SU Kraft CS. Stamp(s): JustRite Alpha Pre-Inked Stamps; Unity Stamps Journal Block. Ink(s): SU Chocolate Chip Ink. Accessories: American Crafts Thickers Jewel Box; Making Memories Slice Circles; American Crafts distressed brads; Papertrey Ink Buttons.

Halloween Card Details: Paper(s): American Traditional Designs Spookytown Bright Words DP; Prism green & orange CS; American Crafts White CS; PapertreyInk White CS. Stamp(s): Pink Cat Studio Scary Siblings Digital Image; studiog "Haunted House" stamp. Ink(s): Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Copics. Accessories: Raspberry-Ribbons polka-dot orange ribbon; Recollections Halloween Gems.