Swappin' Scraps Swaps

Don't those inchies look awesome?!?!?! I joined in on Sara's Swappin' Scraps Swaps again ;) How can I not???

... and why are y'all holding back on us??? LOL ;)

Here's what I made for the Butterfly Inchie Swap:

Here's what the other participants made:

Very, very pretty!!!

Now, here's what I made for the Spring ATC Swap:

It's the first time that I used Crystal Effects! in the center of the flowers! ... and here's what the others made :)

Beautiful stuff!!!

There are some very talented gals out there ;)

Thanks for looking :)

Have a fabulous weekend!!!

Butterfly Inchie Details:

Paper(s): Bazzill; Stampin Up DP

Accessories: Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; EK Success Corner Punch; K&Company Adhesive Rhinestones.

Spring ATC Details:

Paper(s): Bazzill; Stampin Up DP

Stamp(s): Imaginisce Twitterpated Collection - Wildflowers stamp; Stampin Up Everyday Flexible Phrases Stamp

Ink(s): Colorbox Black; Copic Markers
Accessories: Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; EK Success Corner Punch; Stampin Up Corner Punch; Stampin Up Crystal Effects.

Swappin' Scrap Swaps and Amazing News!!!

TGIF!!! I know, I'm cutting it close, but it technically is still Friday ;)
I had so many things planned to make and share with y'all, but this cold really knocked me out for the past couple of days and I needed to just step back a bit and re-prioritize myself ;) We are all finally feeling much better and are looking forward to a gorgeous weekend!

So for tonight, I'd like to show y'all the amazing swaps that I received last week for participating in Sara's Swappin' Scraps over at PCP!

First up, this was the Alpha Inchie Swap! I made the letter's M and N... I just now realized that I photographed the letters B and S upside down! I'm so sorry! oops! ;) I guess I took a bit too much cold medicine yesterday {blushing}Second, here's the Cupcake Swap!
We were to make anything Cupcake themed!
I really love how not one is similar to the other at all! Amazing creations!
... and again, the meds got to me, I left my own out of the pic! LOL!
... and last, the Journal Block Swap!
I already have plans for all of these! I've written it all down, so I won't forget what pics and layouts I want to create with these! Very helpful to have these Journal Blocks handy - especially since I am so bad with adding any type of journaling to my layouts!
Now for some really cool news!!!...
My lil sissy, Sara of Scrap Happie!, has done it again!!!
She has created another new swap group over at Unity Place!!!
You must stop by...

Swap"in" UNITY

In order to participate in these swaps, you MUST use at least 1 Unity product on your creations!
Here are the current swaps going on for the month of May:
#1 - Woman in Your Life Cards: Create a card for the inspirational woman in your life!

#2 - Springtime ATCs: Create an ATC based on what spring is to you!

#3 - Inspirational Butterfly Tags: Create a tag with a butterfly and an inspirational saying.

#4 - Twilight Unite!: Create a postcard promoting your team (Edward or Jacob) with these awesome Twilight stamps by Unity

C'mon Unity addicts! Don't even think about it!

- jump over and join in on all the fun!!! :)

I hope to be back sometime over the weekend...

to share some yummy RAK's that I have received

from some wonderful new friends... and also -

I've won some prizes!!!

Great 'cheer me up' after this rough and tough week I've had!

Oh! and the whole family is very excited!!!

Tomorrow we are all going to Nicky's first T'ball meet!

It's his first year playing a sport! ;)

Tomorrow is just a meet and greet...

lil parade, meet the other team members, pickup his uniform, etc.

- but it's so exciting to see our lil boy growing up!

I'm going to have a ton of pics to add to 365 ;)

Enjoy your weekend :*)

Sissy's Scraps Card Recipe Challenge #1

We are so very happy and thankful to all who joined us last week!!!

It's my turn this week ;) Here's this weeks Sissy's Scraps Card Recipe Challenge:

Inchies, Buttons and Ribbon

To join in:
-All you have to do is create a card based on this recipe...
link us up and leave a comment here with your link.

-If you are using SCS or another forum...
-Please use SSCRC1 (Sissy's Scrap Card Recipe Challenge 1).

-Cards are due no later than Tuesday, 04/21st at Noon EST.

-The winner will be chosen randomly.

... and here's my card :)

Turns out that sis and I used the same ribbon! LOL!

I've had this paper for ages! I am so happy to have been able to use it! and it coordinates so well with those lil trees and birds ;)

Details:
Paper(s): Cosmo Cricket "Hello Sunshine"
Stamp(s): Stampin Up Everyday Flexible Phrases
Ink(s): Palette Noir Black; Spica Glitter Markers
Accessories: Owls, Birds and Tree Elements by Cupcake Cutiees (found on MyGraphico); American Crafts Ribbon; Stampin Up Bold Brights Buttons.

Thanks for stopping by :)

We hope you can join in our challenge again!!!

My Swappin' Scrap Swaps!

Good Sunday to you :)
Wasn't yesterday's Unity Inspirational Blog Hop fun??? It was great to see so many scrappers unite to inspire one another :)

As y'all should know by now ;) Sara of Scrap Happie! is my lil sis! and I am very proud of all that she is doing and accomplishing right now!
Sara has her own group over at Paper Craft Planet...

A place to share your creativity and swap your scraps.

Here are some of my creations for some of Sara's swaps...

First, the A to Z Inchie Swap #4... I chose letter's M and N!

Here are my M inchies... yuM!
M Inchie Details:
Paper(s): Bazzill and Prism
Stamp(s): JustRite; studio G stamps
Ink(s): Colorbox; Spica Glitter Markers
Accessories: K&Company Rhinestones

... and here are my N inchies... the boys know this one...
N is for NO!
LOL!

N Inchie Details:
Paper(s): Prism Red; Stampin Up So Saffron CS
Stamp(s): JustRite; studioG Alpha Stamp Set
Ink(s): Palette Noir Black; Spice Glitter Markers
Accessories: K&Company Rhinestones

The next project is for Swap #6 - Journal Blocks... Journal Blocks Details:
Paper(s): Bazzill; Topline-Creations DP and CS
Stamp(s): Unity February Kit of the Month Journal Stamp
Ink(s): Stampin Up Markers
Accessories: Primas; Martha Stewart Pearl Stickers; Pebbles, Inc. Candy Dots

Now go on and stop by Swappin' Scraps and see all the new swap groups that are filling up right now!!! Hurry 'cause they are all filling up very fast!!!

Shhh! I still need to finish my Cupcake cards for Swap #5! eek!

... and then I'm lining up my stuff for the next couple of swaps... Springtime ATC's, Butterfly Inchies and a Mother's Day 8x8 layout!

Join us!
It's a great way to share your creativity, learn something new and also stock up on extra fabulous things ;)


I'm off to take Nicky to TWO Birthday parties today!!! TWO!
We will be having pizza for lunch and pizza for dinner! LOL!!!


BTW!!! We had a blast at the Scrapbooking get-together at Nicky's school!
It was held in the cafeteria and it was so cool to meet so many scrappers that live close by - teachers, Moms, Grandmoms ;)
I made my first paper bag album! I have a few finishing touches to do... as soon as I'm done I'll proudly share it with y'all ;)



PLUS!!! Thanks to you allllll!!!! My bloggy has past 10,000 hits!!!
It's time to celebrate again ;)
Later on this week I'll be sharing some blog candy to give away!!! :)

Thanks again!!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend :) xo

Swappin' Scraps Thank You Contest!

Swappin' Scraps has reached their goal of 100 members!!! Yippee!!!

SO, Sara (of Scrap Happie!) is celebrating by giving away some candy to 2 lucky scrappers ;)

Awesome news from Sara: "The group is really running well, I am still working out a few kinks but everyone has been more than supportive and the participation level is getting better and better for every swap!"

***Candy will be drawn tomorrow evening!***

Here are the details:
To be entered:

Once- sign up for a swap

Twice- post a shout out on your blog

Thrice- invite a friend to join the group

4X! - your friend signs up for a swap!

Email Sara once you are complete on PCP or at scrap4ubysb@yahoo.com

AND, please let her know how you think the group is doing, what you would like to see in the future and/or what can be changed to make swappin better!

There's a BONUS!!!

... First person to complete all chances will most definitely get a candy prezzie too!!!

Winners will be posted on March 30th!!!

Stay tuned for more swaps, news, updates, more goodies, and contests to come ;)

Inchies Swap!

INCHIES SWAP!

Sara of Scrap Happie! and Swappin' Scraps is hosting an Inchies Swap!!!


Inchies seem to be everywhere lately... why not join in the Inchies Swap to help add new embellishments for you to use on your Cards, LO's, Mini-Albums and more!


Details:
Make 26 inchies using 1 or more letters of the alphabet that you have chosen. Yes, you may choose more than 1 letter! If someone picks the same letter, it will be assigned to the person who signed up first.


Please go HERE for sign-up and additional info ;)

RSVP by: February 27th @ Midnight