Merry 2011 Mini Book

What the...??? 

It's already Thursday??? and for some odd reason, I was thinking that it was Friday already, lol! and OH my goodness - it's the FIRST of December too! 

The weeks have flown by and I have been overwhelmed with all kinds of good and crafty things and unfortunately, unable to pop in continuously this week and share the things I have been up to!
I have another blog candy to post on my birthday! Yay! and I have a some super great things to reveal and share towards the end of this month, so be on the lookout ;) hee, hee!!! 

Here's one thing that I managed to start, but has not been finished yet - and I have to make TWO, lol! 

I needed to create to more Santa Wish List books :) 

I wanted to use paper bags to create a 5x5 mini book, but didn't like the 'brown' look... and then I found WHITE paper bags at Target the other day! (They had navy blue too, but wasn't feeling it, lol!) 

So for today's color challenge at Pixie Dust Studio, 

(there are TWO fabulous Christmas-y color combos to choose from!) 

I used "Sweet Santa" and the challenges Holiday Cheer Color Combination... 

 and this is how far I got with the first mini book... 

I created the front cover using Echo Park's Dots and Stripes Christmas Collection 6x6

2 different snowflake punches, nesties and Pink Paislee chipboard stickers... 

I was also able to add some paper to a few inside pages, 

and that is it for now, lol! I need to finish these over the weekend! eek! 

I just looove this Santa image! 

He looks so jolly and cute :) 

Thank you so much for stopping by!
Please be sure to visit the rest of the Pixies today too!!! 

xoxo 

PS - Don't forget to enter to win my TGF Clear Stamp Blog Candy!!! 

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration One Year Anniversary Blog Hop & Candy!

** Thank you for scrolling down for this week's Die Cuts R Us Challenge!!! **Happy Twilight Tuesday!!! and Happy Twilight Tuesday Anniversary!!! :)
And I'm so exciting to be celebrating with everyone with a Twilight Tuesday Blog Hop!!!

So, if you didn't come from Tonya of Stamp Happens Blog and would like to start at the beginning, please click HERE!!!

Today's challenge is... A Year in Twilight!!! Choose any of the 51 challenges to create a Twilight-y project :)

Some of you will probably be a bit shock, but I chose to do something for Renesmee :) I have to admit, she is definitely not one of my fave characters, but ever since I saw this lil girl image holding an apple, I just had to do it!

Isn't she adorable?! and isn't that the best Twilight-y paper ever?!

Renesmee Card Details: Paper(s): DCWV La Creme DP from Die Cuts R Us Store; Papertrey Ink White & Black CS. Stamp(s): Digi Stamp Characters by Heather Ellis - Pure Innocence Digital Stamp 009. Ink(s): Copics; Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Markers. Accessories: Making Memories Charm; misc Rhinestones; JoAnn's white lace.

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So as you hop along, be on the lookout for extra goodies along the way :)

AND in addition to all of the great candy that the sponsors are offering...

Here's a bit of Twilight love from me :)

Candy Details:

- Twilight/New Moon Magazine with 4 Posters

- Autumn Leaves Clear Stamp Set

- Petaloo Flower

- Recollections Sticker Pearls

- Michael's Ribbon

- Lace/The Robin's Nest Silve Bells Dew Drops

- Fake Vampire Teeth ;)

How to enter:

- Just leave a comment telling me who is your favorite character is, other than Edward! LOL! Yes, I know, we all {heart} Edward ;) sooo, I want to know if there's a runner-up, in your heart!

Winner will be announced Friday, 10/30th!!!

It's time to move along with you hop and visit sweet...

Dani of Count Your Beautiful Blessings

OH! ... and for my lovely TTIC Team Members!!!

Here's a sneak peek on what I've been working on!

It's almost done :)

Hope y'all likey! Beacause I am LOVING it!!!

Thank you so much for letting me create this :)
I will be sharing details and pics soon!!!

Thanks for a wonderful Twilight-y year girlies :*)




Enjoy your Twilight hop :*)

My Mini Blog Guest

Hi friends!
I'd like to introduce to you my lil mini blog guest for today!!! He made himself his own lil paper bag mini-album themed "My Favorite Things"!

Introducing!!!...

Nicky C

"Hi Mommy's people friends! I'm 5 years old and I go to Pre K school everyday :)

I like to: play video games, play Wii, play with Matthew and more other stuff.

I made a 'Happy Nicky's Favorite Book' for me! I hope you like it!

Oh! and my favorite color is blue and Matthew's favorite color is green because he's just a little baby and is learning all his colors.

This book is too little, I need to make a bigger book of my favorite stuff...

and one for all of my toys!

Maybe I'll make one for Matthew too sometime."

Front cover: Pic of Nicky wearing his new T-ball uniform...
Pages 2 and 3: Favorite #1 - Baby Brother Matthew... and stickers.
Pages 4 and 5: Favorite #2 - Disney Cars Movie and Favorite #3 - Wii system...
Pages 6 and 7: Favorite #4 - Toys (Planet Heroes, Batman, Dinosaurs) and Favorite #5 - Anything Transformers...
Pages 8 and 9: Favorite #6 - Batman stuff and Favorite #7 - Nicky's new T-ball cap...
Pages 10 and 11: Favorite #8 Nicky's new sneakers by Sketchers and Favorite #9 Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles (Titi Sara must be sooo proud!!!) ;)
Back cover: Everything Spiderman!!!

"Thank you, thank you very much, we love you all, peace out!"

~ Nicky C

FYI - Mommy talking now ;)
First of all - I have no idea where that kind of good bye came from, LOL!
Second - My boy knew exactly what he wanted to do and how he wanted to do it! LOL! He asked for my 'rolling tape' and 'little orange paper cutter'...
... and as you can see, he knew what papers he wanted to use from my scrap bin; as he went through my scraps and pulled out the pieces he liked, he asked...
"Which company is this one made from?"
LMAO! Does it matter? Your five! Can't we just cut, paste and glue it all down???
Um, no, that wasn't the way this project was going to go. It was important for him to know everything ;)
So here's the different papers he used: Basic Grey, Stampin Up, Making Memories, Bazzill and MyGraphico! He used the small paper cutter with good training and supervision ;)

Nicky is going to be so happy to see his project on the computer tomorrow morning :)
Thanks for stopping by!!!

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