Twilight... on a Saturday night?!?!

I hope that everyone is having a good weekend :)

I am still trying to get rid of this ridiculous cold that claims to have permanently moved into my head! Sheesh!
No, it's not Tuesday ;) I know that my Twilight stuff is usually showcased on Tuesdays, lol!, but it's my blog and I can do what I want to :D hee, hee!
I have had this lil BasicGrey Lunch Pail sitting on my shelf for months now - empty and naked... collecting dust... and I saw a pic of a similar lunch pail in a scrapbook that my sister gave to me... some ideas clicked around in my head... and here is what I came up with :)

My very own Twilight Card Tin... I finally have a spot to store my Twilight cards!!!

I've been hording this paper forever!!! It's even prettier in person! It's by Cloud9Design (Sparkle Wedding Romance DP) - a division of Fiskars! Yea, I didn't know that either ;)

My little sis gave me some beautiful new Primas (Belle Fleurs)... the sparkly lettering is from Making Memories (Shimmer Alpha Stickers)... dew drops are the perfect touch to everything ;)

Could this be Bella before her transformation??? lol!, 'cause I know afterwards her eyesight is perfect... Magnolia Study Tilda stamp - I colored her in with my copics and spica glitter markers... gold, white and silver ribbons also from Prima.

Here I used Prima Black Diamond Fabric Fancies with All Natural Accent Red Roses and Red Hibiscus flowers that I got from Little C's - I personally think it's a beautiful combo ;) lol!

Now I have a spot to hang my key chain to ;) I added some ribbons (misc.) and fibers (EK Success)...

... side view

... back view... wire black/white/gold ribbon from Michael's dollar bin.

Almost done...

I found these really cool Making Memories frames and just had to have them...

I finally made some Thank You cards with them...

Beautiful... right? lol! I know what y'all are thinking ;)

Frame Card Details:

Stamp(s): ~
Paper: Bazzill CS, Pink Mini Dots Faux Suede DP
Ink: ~

Accessories: All Natural Accents Red Roses and Red Hibiscus flowers, Making Memories Sabrina Vintage frames, Making Memories Chloe's Closet frames, Silver CS from UK, Prima Black Diamond flowers, Darice self-stick gems, Fiskar Lace corner punch.

Thanks for stopping by :)

We are expecting a snowstorm tomorrow night! eek! Just when I thought that spring was around the corner...

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!!

HAPPPY BIRTHDAY JEN!!!

In honor of Little C's owner - Jen's birthday :) Jen will be celebrating by having a 35% off sale on all currently in-stock items at Little C's.
The sale begins today, 2/26th and will end on 2/28th.

When checking out, use code BDay36 for your 35% off ;)

This is an awesome opportunity to add to your stamp collections!... Magnolias, Whiff of Joy, Rachel Ann Miller, Changitos (Stampendous), High Hopes, Hanna Stamps, and more!

Jen is also hosting a Virtual B'day Party on her blog Pieces of Me!!!

Every hour, on the hour, Jen will have something yummy to win! Begins today at 6am and ends at 6pm, Hawaii Standard Time...

Don't be a party-pooper! Stop by and wish her a Happy, Happy B'day!!! :)

Little C's Weekly Challenge - Color Combo #2

And the Tuesday fun continues ;)

Here we are! It's time for Little C's Weekly Challenge!!!

I'd like to take a sec to thank Jen and all of the Diva's for letting me be a part of their team this month! I've really enjoyed working with this very talented group of ladies :)

Thank you!!!

This week we were challenged with a great color-combo by Rina!

I have to admit - I'm really bad with color-combos, lol! They always stump me! I was lucky to have all of the colors handy, I was afraid that I was going to have to pull out my 'secret stash', LOL!!!

I've really been loving adding flowers to my creations!

Please click on the Little C's banner above to go directly to their online shop :)

Hmmm... Like my side-ways bow? hee, hee! I tried, but it just didn't want to go any other way!!! I decided to give lil' Anya a headband... and that lil flower she's holding - it's covering a lil boo-boo I did when I was coloring her, lol! I love how the Spica markers give her a lil shimmer on her skirt and shoes!

I've been trying to do the insides of my cards again... saves time looking for matching papers later on ;)

Anya Flower Card Details:

Stamp(s): Dorothy Anya DS, "Enjoy" sentiment from Unity's February KOTM

Paper: Bazzill CS, Cosmo Cricket "Twist & Shout - HoneyPie: Ella" DP

Ink: Copic Markers, Spica glitter markers

Accessories: All Natural Accents Dark Green Hibiscus, SU Ribbon, Fiskar border punch, Dress It Up Light Purple Petal Flowers, Primas, Dew Drops.

Thanks for looking!!!

Don't forget to go and check out the other Diva's creations ;)

Jen of Pieces of Me

Maria of Stampin Inspirations

Rina of Heartful Stamping

MacKenzie of Midnight Scramper

Heidi of Create-Reach for Something More

Jen C

JackieLou of Bloggin My Pink Artsie World

BTW!!!

I was going through my pic files last night and look what I found...

This was my FIRST Little C's Weekly Challenge entry dated 8/13/08!!! That was 6 months ago! LOL! I remember struggling to make this lil Monkey card :) I sooo desperately wanted to join in on Jen's challenges!

All I had to work with at the time were 2 stamps sets, a handful of DP, one package of different colored CS, adhesive, a cutter, one brown ink pad, 24 brads and Crayola Crayon pencils ;)

I think I've grown up a bit since then... seems sooo long ago!

Just for kicks and giggles, you can see the details to my Monkey card here!

Enjoy the rest of your Tuesday!!!

Little C's Weekly Challenge - Sketch #2

It's time for Little C's Weekly Challenge!!!

This week, the very talented Maria of Stampin Inspirations provided us with this wonderful sketch:

... and here's one of my fave cards ever!
Isn't she adorable?!

Hmmm... I wonder which book she's reading... for the 5th time! ;)

I loved creating this card! The sketch was wonderful to work with...

These sweet lil' mini daisy flowers are from the "All Natural Accents" line. Which can be purchased at Little C's.

This Magnolia stamp was sooo much fun to color in! I'm so happy to have her :)

... and I think that I am finally getting the hang of using my Copics!

Study Tilda Card Details:
Stamp(s): Magnolia 'Study' Stamp, SU "Best Yet" sentiment stamp
Paper: Bazzill CS, SU CS, misc DP
Ink: Copic Markers, Spica glitter markers
Accessories: All Natural Accents White Mini Daisies, RibbonToBead Blue and White Ribbons, Fiskar corner Lace punch.

Now, it's time to move along and and check out the other Diva's creations ;)

Jen of Pieces of Me

Maria of Stampin Inspirations

Rina of Heartful Stamping

MacKenzie of Midnight Scramper

Heidi of Create-Reach for Something MoreJen C

JackieLou of Bloggin My Pink Artsie World

Thanks for stopping by and have a Happy Tuesday!!! :)

Little C's Weekly Challenge - Color Challenge 2/10/09

It's time for Little C's Weekly Challenge!!!
This week is a COLOR CHALLENGE!!! created by the very talented Sr. Diva Designer Rina of Heartful Stamping.

Create a Valentine card or project using the selected color combo.

(Please stay as close as you can to these colors.)

Be sure to stop by the Little C's blog for more challenge details! There's a prize to be given out so be sure to play along!!!

Don't forget to stop by Little C's Stamps n' Things online store and take advantage of the Valentine sale that is going on right now 'til February 16th or until supplies last!

Here's my 1 of 2 cards:Details:

Stamp(s): Unity's February KOTM sentiment stamp

Paper: White and Red Bazzill

Ink: Colorbox Chianti Red

Accessories: All Natural Accents: Red Bunch of Roses, Light Blue Mini Star Flowers, White Mini Daisies, and Red Hibiscus; Martha Stewart Faux Pearls ('cause she won't let me use her real ones!)

Here's my 2nd card...

Details:

Stamps: Whiff Of Joy Guardian Angel Stamp 'Matthew Lying Down'

Paper: Bazzill CS; Colorbok Shaped Papers

Ink: Copic markers; Spica glitter markers

Accessories: EK Success Fiber Ribbon; SU Heart Punch; Dew Drops; Unknown button.

Now, go on and and check out the other DT's creations:

Jen of Pieces of Me

Maria of Stampin Inspirations

Rina of Heartful Stamping

MacKenzie of Midnight Scramper

Heidi of Create-Reach for Something More
Jen C

JackieLou of Bloggin My Pink Artsie World

Thanx for stopping by!!!

Little C's Weekly Challenge - Sketch Challenge for 2/3/09

Today is also Little C's first Weekly Challenge for the new year... and the debut of their new design team!!!
This weeks challenge is a SKETCH!!! created by the teams very talented Maria of Stampin Inspirations.

Be sure to stop by the Little C's blog for more challenge details! There's a prize to be given out so be sure to play along! Don't forget to stop by Little C's and take advantage of the Valentine sale that is going on right now 'til February 16th or until supplies last!

... and don't forget to check out the other DT's creations:

Jen of Pieces of Me

Maria of Stampin Inspirations

Rina of Heartful Stamping

MacKenzie of Midnight Scramper

Heidi of Create-Reach for Something More

Jen C

JackieLou of Bloggin My Pink Artsie World

I decided to use this sketch on a few things...

First, I used my Copic markers on my new High Hopes 'Lil Fire Chief' Stamp. Isn't he sooo adorable! My boys adore him :)

Lil Fire Chief Card Details:

Stamp(s): High Hopes Lil Fire Chief Stamp, SU Everyday Flexible Phrases sentiment stamp

Paper: Bazzill CS, misc DP

Ink: Copic Markers, Spica glitter markers

Accessories: Pebbles, Inc. Ribbon, Queens & Company Felt Brads, The Robin's Nest Dew Drops

Next, I used my Copic markers again on my Anthony & Burt stamp! I've had this lil Birthday stamp for a while now... I {{heart}} this image so much!

Froggie Card Details:

Stamp(s): Anthony & Burt

Paper: BasicGrey Cupcake DP and CS, Bazzill CS

Ink: Copic Markers, Spica glitter markers

Accessories: American Crafts Chipboard sticker letters, The Robin's Nest Dew Drops

Last, I had to make something Valentine-y :)

Here's the before pic... I found this hear mirror in the $1 bin at AC Moore.

... and here's what I did to it :)Aren't those lil flowers fab! Those can be found at Little C's too! All Natural Accent Flowers - Red Bunch of Roses :)The mirror is reversible! Flip it over and you will find some Valentine-y stamped sentiments :)

Heart Mirror Details:

Stamp(s): SU Everyday Flexible Phrases stamps, Unity

Paper: Cosmo Cricket Hey Sugar/Honey Honey DP

Ink: Black, Gold

Accessories: NicoleCrafts Heart Mirror, Michael's ribbon, Making Memories chipboard colored with Red Ranger Stickles, The Robin's Nest Dew Drops, All Natural Accents Red Bunch of Roses.

Thanks for looking :)

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge#17

Twilight Tuesday is here!!!

Time for Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge #17!!!
This weeks theme was chosen by Beth!!!
Quoting Beth: "I like Jake. No secret there. And it is clear where the lines are drawn in the sand, so to speak, in Twilightville! Having said that, I invite everyone to objectively think about the character - Bella's trusted friend..."
It's Jacob's turn to shine in the spotlight ;)

(I'm going to try very hard not to mention the one who dazzle's me the most, lol!)

Comment Portion: Explain your version of the relationship between Jacob and Bella, or his relationship with the Quileutes... Do you know someone who is special to you like the way Jacob is to Bella? What is the dynamic that (gasp!) draws you in or deters you from Jacob. Leave all comments on the Twilight Tuesday post.

*** Warning: This is not to be a Team Jacob vs. Team Edward debate! ***

Crafter's Portion: Capture the essence of Jacob and Bella's bond in a project/medium of your choosing. Please link all creations to the Twilight Tuesday post.

Beth really wants to see some puppy love this week! Soooo, I am going to try my best to join in with the pack!!! ;)

Look what I found laying around in the Cullen attic:
I'm guessing that a certain jealous 'sparkly' someone must have sparked... but he couldn't bring himself to throw Bella's 12x12 layout in the trash ;)

All good memories for Bella :) Jacob was Bella's lil buddy - always trying to cheer her up with his sense of humor...

I'll have to admit... when I first read the first 3 books - I really didn't like Jacob's character. To me he seemed to immature and aggressive and that they should just cut his character out of the story... BUT when I reached Breaking Dawn, and read his point of view, I finally realized - he is immature, he's only 15! and his aggression is just a typical boy being a typical boy, lol! Having understood where he was coming from - I had a better appreciation for his character reading the books the second time around. And the story would not be the same without him. Bella needed him, he was her rock, her buddy, her support during her darkest hours and also a great distraction to reality when she needed it.

Thanks Jacob! You are a wonderful friend to have ;)

Fave Jacob Quotes (listed on layout):

“You can have me the way I am — bad behavior included — or not at all.”

Jacob Black, Eclipse, Chapter 15, p.329

“Ugh. Reeking vampires.”

Jacob Black, Breaking Dawn, Chapter 9, p.169

“Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo.”

Jacob Black, Breaking Dawn, Chapter 12, p.237

“You know how you drown a blonde, Rosalie? Glue a mirror to the bottom of a pool.”

Jacob Black, Breaking Dawn, Chapter 14, p.271

“Stupid leeches. Think they’re so superior.”

Jacob Black, Breaking Dawn, Chapter 34, p.661

Thanks for stopping by! Now it's time to go visit my fellow DT members :)

Beth, Stamp Insanity

Danielle, Count Your Beautiful Blessings

Eve, This is Bliss

Jen, Deconstructing Jen

Julie, Stars Fall Creations

Rebecca, Bella Carta

Tonya, Stamp Happens

BTW!!!

Don't forget to visit Twilight Tuesday for TTIC's February Blog Candy!!!

Go HERE for the details!

Bella's 12x12 Jacob layout details:

Stamp(s): Inkadinkado paw stamp

Paper: Cosmo Cricket "Mr. Campy" DPs, Bazzill CS

Ink: Pallette Black Ink, Versa Color Bark Ink

Accessories: American Crafts Chipboard Letter Stickers, K&Company Adhesive Gems, All Natural Accents Dark Pointed Leaves and Tinted Birch Leaves from Little C's.