Friends Having Fun's Final {Sketch} Challenge...

It's time to say good bye and see ya later to all of our friends at Friends Having Fun...

Please stop by and join in on our last challenge...

I decided to dust off one of my fave stamps, Miss Anya, for today's sketch :)

(Sorry for the wonky pic, it's not wise to take pics at 3am! lol)

Here's Dani's wonderful sketch!

As you can see, I turned it sideways in order to fit my Miss Anya ;)

Thanks to the DT Leaders and thier DTs for a wonderful time and fab creations!
It was an honor to have worked with all of these sweet ladies!
So, it's really not a goodbye, it's see y'all later ;)
Hugs!!!

Christmas in NY

Good morning :) It's another gorgeous Monday ;)

How 'bout starting off the week with another awesome challenge from

Friends Having Fun 

This month's Recipe Challenge is themed:

"Christmas in July"

Here's the recipe:

- make a holiday card (it can be Christmas, Hanukah, Festivus, Kwanzaa, etc. or scrapbook page.

- make your card long and narrow to fit a business sized envelope (4 1/8 in x 9 ½ in).

An easy dimension is to cut your 8.5 x 11 cardstock to 8 in by 9 in and score the long way down the middle (yields a folded card size of 4 x 9). Scrabooking? One of the elements in your layout should be this size.

- incorporate your favorite technique.

*As an optional element/twist: theme it something "holiday" in your home state.

For example, if you're in Florida .... a christmas theme may be a beach-like theme like a surfin' santa, a sea shell christmas tree, etc.

 I HAD to have this lil cuppie from Taylored Expressions! I wanted all of their Destination Stamps, but had to settle with just the one (for now!)

Even though NY consists of Long Island's vineyards and beaches, and UpStates farms, mountains and skiing - I know that for most of you, when you hear: NY - you automatically think of Manhattan and all of the destination spots that it has to offer :) There is nothing like going into Manhattan during the holidays! Seeing the huge tree in Rockefeller Center, Macy's windows, shopping, shopping and more shopping - and visiting one of my fave places - FAO Schwartz! The #1 toy store in the entire universe!

I do have to admit, I have never really been a true city-chick, I'm to slow to keep up with the hustle and bustle of those city streets!... nor have I been into the city in the last 10years... I know, how pathetic am I? I'm a true Long Islander, LOL! But I do know that I would love to get back in there again soon! With the kiddos too! I know that they would love the subway rides, Central Park, museums, and did I mention the toy store? hee hee... I'm so happy to have gotten to experience it all in my 20s, it will be extra special to go back and visit again often with my boys and create new memories :) 

So here's my card, a tribute to NY... 

Isn't he delish!? Enjoying his bite of a hotdog! Maybe he went to Nathans! lol!

I personally would prefer Pizza, and hubs would want a sandwich from Carnegie or maybe a visit to Little Italy for some Italian treats, oh geesh! It's always about the food around here! ;)

  

OH, and lookie here! I used Stickles! My lil sis will be so proud of me, lol! ;)

NYer Cuppie Card Details:

Stamp(s): Taylored Expressions "Destination New York" Rubber Stamp Set

Paper(s): Making Memories "Mistletoe" DP; Papertrey Ink CS

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

Accessories: Stickles; MFT Creme Cotton Twill; misc. button;

Making Memories Bakers Twine; Recollections Bling

Please be sure to check out the rest of the Cookin' Divas creations:

Juanita - http://stampintwilghtmom.blogspot.com/

Rebecca - http://bellacarta.typepad.com/

Stay tuned! New FHF Recipe DT Members will be announced later this week :)

Enjoy your Monday :*)

FHF Recipe Challenge #3 - Happy B'day!!!

Are you having a wonderful Humpy Day?! :)

Finally, a moment to post my card for...

Friends Having Fun
Recipe Challenge #3 

This month's recipe is a Happy Birthday theme:

- Create a shape using eyelets or brads
- Use a number(s)
- Tie a bow somewhere on your creation
- And use a tag

Here is my card...
Sorry! I spaced on creating a shape with an eyelet or brad! But there is one brad, lol!
The tag can be used as a bookmark! It's attached to the card with a small piece of velcro ;)

I used my precious Copics to color this lil Ian from The Greeting Farm and paired him up with some delish BasicGrey DP; all embellies are from CTMH.

I also used this month's Sketch!

Sorry so short today - it's my lil guys 4th Birthday today :)

And, unfortunately, his Big Bro is sicky :(

But we'll make the best of it!!!

Thanks for stopping by again :*)

See you tomorrow!!!

Happy Memorial Day!

A belated Happy Memorial Day to all of my American friends :)

It has been a wonderful and very, very relaxing weekend for my boys and I!

A HUGE thank you to all of those who dedicate their lives for us!

and their loving families too!

God Bless you all!

My card was created for today's Friends Having Fun Challenge using 2 Red Bananas' "Sgt. Chicken" creted by Sgt. Stamper aka Jami of Stamp Happy and SU DP...

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Monday :)

Friends Having Fun Recipe Challenge #2

*Sorry for the delay! I swear, I had this pre-posted for 7am EST, but it didn't work :( humpf!

Goodmorning!!!

Let's start the week off quick and simple with  this month's delish Recipe Challenge from...

Friends Having Fun!!!

This week's recipe is...

- The theme is Spring!

- Embossing

- Handcut flower(s)

- Pastel-like colors

Here is my card:

I used StampInsanity's "Pearl Princess" from the Mystic Beauties Collection!

I love coloring her in!

This week's challenge is being sponsored by...

StampInsanity Stamps

Enter to win your choice of StampInsanity Stamp image!!!

Can't wait to see what you cook up ;)

Happy Monday!!!

Friends Having Fun Sketch Challenge #2

Oi! I guess what my soon to be 4yo told me this morning is true...

"Mommy, I think, that maybe, you are gettin berry berry old."

Thanks so much sweetie-pie!!! AND let's not forget berry berry forgetful ;)

LOL!

Here's my forgotten post for this morning... so sorry!!!

Friends Having Fun

Sketch Challenge #2

Sketches made by Dani (of Count Your Beautiful Blessings) 

totally ROCK!!!

I also borrowed a recipe from KL Stampin' N' Scrappin' Blog -

Challenge # 29

Recipe: 1 kind of Ribbon, 2 DPs and 3 embellishments

And the Button's Challenge #90 from

Cupcake Craft Challenges :)

Here is Dani's gorgeous sketch for this month!!!

AND!!!

This month's sketch is being sponsored by...

Wink Wink Ink!!!

The prize is your choice of 3 Wink Wink Ink Digital Images!!!

Wow!

The Friends Having Fun Sketch Team was so lucky to be able to play with some of Wink Wink Ink's images :)

Here's my card using "Catnap"...

I sure could use a catnap right about now :)

Maybe that would help my forgetfulness and 'berry old' stuff ;)

hee, hee

I love coloring this lil guy in! I tried to give him a lil fur texture-look...

What do you think?

Kitty Catnap Card Details:

Paper(s): BasicGrey Mellow DP; Prism CS; PTI CS

Stamp(s): Wink Wink Ink "Catnap" Digital Image

Copic Markers: E19, YR14

Accessories: May Arts Ribbon;

PTI Buttons; MM Baker's Twine; CM Corner Rounder Punch

Thanks for stopping by and leaving this ol' lady some lovin' today :)

Please be sure to visit my fellow 'Best Friends' creations:

Dani
Laura
Juanita
Tonya

Happy Monday!!!

Happy Monday!

... and a rainy good one it has been ;)

I have a quickie post to share with you today!

I've got a ton of cards to finish up and take pics of!

LOL, so many ideas are halved in order to start new ones before the ol' noggin forgets about i ;)

So first up, is my Alice-inspired card for

Friends Having Fun Pop Culture Challenge #1

and

for Pixie Dust Studio's "Tag You're It" Challenge

I adore Pixie Dust Studio's "A Touch of Depp" digi!!!

So much fun to color!!!

I tried to give his hair a bit of a curl... lol!

Mad Hatter Card Details:

Paper(s): Prima DP; Martha Stewart Kraft CS

Stamp(s): Pixie Dust Studio "Touch of Depp" Digital Image

Ink(s): Copic Markers

Accessories: K&Company Tags and Ridged Cardboard; Queen and Company Felt Brads

We look forward to seeing everyone's Alice-esque creations ;)

Hugs!!!

Friends Having Fun Recipe Challenge #1 (ETA)

Good morning to you!
and Happy Monday...
or as happy as can it can get ;)
I have to bring my 2 boys back to the doc later today,
so say a lil prayer or wish us luck, please :)

Today is time for our first Recipe Challenge at...

Friends Having Fun

And it is being sponsored by...



Simon Says Stamp is offering $10 worth of products
to this weeks winner!!!

Here's the recipe:
- A Shiny Application (i.e. Stickles, Glitter, Shimmerz, etc.)
- 3 different types of Designer/Patterned Papers
- Must Handcut Your Papers!!! (No trimmers, hee hee!)
- Add a Funny Quote, Phrase or Sentiment

I'm also entering my card to the following challenges:

- All That Scraps Wednesday Challenge Week #25 - Distressing

- Papertake Weekly Challenge - Cutie Pie
- Stamp Something Challenge - Something Layered

- Hope Stamps Eternal Cupcake Challenge #55

- Scrap Pile Saturday Challenge #8 - ONLY use Scraps and Orange

Handcutting?! eeek!

Lucky for me, I had all these perfectly sized scraps laying under my desk -

LOL, don't ask! Maybe if I'm brave enough, I'll share a pic

of my disaster area, hee hee ;)

Even the card's base was a leftover scrap...

and then, I just tore it up! lol
Since it's a boy card, I wasn't aloud to put anything to glitter-y on it,
lol! So, I colored the sentiment in with my Orange Spica Glitter Pen
and added the dew drops ;)

Isn't lil Baby Bud Design's "Ashton" a cutie?!
Don't ya just love the lil belly of his?! hee hee

I won him and all his lil rubber stamp Baby Buddies from

Krista of Crafty Little Pigtail's Blog Candy a few weeks ago!
Yippee!!!
Thank you, Krista!

Cool Baby Bud Card Details:

Paper(s): Crate Paper DP; Prima Polka Dot Orange DP; Papertrey Ink CS

Stamp(s): Baby Bud Designs "Ashton" Rubber Stamp;

Studio G Sentiment Clear Stamp

Ink(s): Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Copic Markers and

Atyou Orange Spica Glitter Pen; SU Chocolate Chip Ink for Distressing  

Accessories: Dew Drops; Spellbinders Small Oval Nestabilitie

Thanks for stopping in and looking around today!

I hope you'll join in on the challenges :)

OH! and please don't forget to visit the rest of the

Friends Having Fun Recipe DT :)

Jeri

Juanita

Piali

Rebecca

Sarabeth

HUGS!!!

Friends Having Fun Sketch Challenge #1

Happy Tuesday :)

SO sorry! I'm a lil behind already this week :(

I finally have a few cards to share with you!

This week at Friends Having Fun,

we have a Sketch Challenge created by our sweet Dani :)

AND!

This week's challenge is being sponsored by...

Prairie Fairy Digital Stamps

Check out the deets HERE!!!

Here is my card...

I used Prairie Fairy's "Raindrops" Digital Image

Raindrops Card Details:

Paper(s): BasicGrey "Nook and Pantry" DP; MS Brown CS; PTI White CS

Stamp(s): Prairie Fairy "Raindrops" Digital Image

Ink(s): Copic Markers - E21, E57, BG49, G99, Y08, Y15, Y17, Y38

Accessories: Making Memories Flutter Felt Flowers; Spellbinders Small Tag Nestabilitie

I look forward to seeing everyone's entries this week :)

Thanks for stopping by!

See you later with a Pixie Dust sneak peek ;)

hugs!

A Yellow-y Easter Card...

Hi again :)

It's been a loooong day and I cannot wait to go snuggle into my pillow! hee hee
But first, I wanted to share another yellow-y card that I actually had time to put together tonight...
coloring helps me relax ;)
And yes, I used yellow again - can you believe it?! lol
I usually try to avoid yellow, and you can see why -
My pics are horrible! It looks all mustardy again, lol!

Yellow-y Easter Card Details:

Paper(s): BasicGrey "Origins" DP; Martha Stewar CS; Papertrey Ink White CS

Stamp(s): StampInsanity Stamps "Springtime Morgan" Digital Image

Ink(s): Copic Markers

Accessories: Prima Flowers and e. Gems; misc. Lace;

Making Memories Trim; Spellbinders Small Tag Nestabilities

I'm submitting my Yellow-y Morgan Card to the following challenges :)

- Caardvarks - Lacy Days

- ColourQ Challenge #25 - 

Celery, Banana, Turqouise (dp), Chocolate Chip, White

- Crafty Cardmakers Challenge #17 - Spring into Spring

- Our Creative Corner - Think Easter

- Stampin' for the Weekend Challenge #35 - Easter

AND now for some cool news!!!
On April 5th, Friends Having Fun

will be posting their first new challenge!!!

To celebrate the grand opening -
Friends Having Fun will be giving away - 3 digi images from

StampInsanity Stamps!

To win, you must be a follower... (through Google Connect Friends.)

The winner will be randomly drawn on Tuesday, April 6!

Good Luck!!!
AND
Thanks for stopping by again!!!
HUGS :*)

Friends Having Fun Challenge Blog!!!

The Friends Having Fun Challenge Blog
is almost ready to start having fun!

{{Grab the badge!!}}

We have four teams and each team will host a weekly challenge.

Let’s meet our team leaders:

Alison – Color Challenge (week 1)

Dani – Sketch Challenge (week 2)

Sarabeth – Recipe Challenge (week 3)

Erica – Pop Culture Challenge (week 4)

Each team is looking for 3-4 friends

(design team members)

who would like to have fun!

Deets:
•3 Month Term
•Post 1 time a month
•Can apply for as many teams as you’d like but can only be accepted to 2 max at a time.
Please indicate your preference order. At the end of term, you can apply for another team!
•Bring your fun! We’re looking for topic ideas to post about during the week.
For example, home organization, health information, exercise, travel, etc.
•Entries must be received by Friday, March 12th.
Terms start in April.
•Email 2 of your favorite projects, a little about yourself and your blog address to tonya@stamphappens.com.
Prior experience is not necessary.

(Anyone who is interested in sponsoring us should contact mailto:MeScrap@Rocketmail.comfor information.)

C'mon! Y'all know you want to have FUN :)