{Tap, Tap} Is This Thing On?!

G'morning!!!
Lookie here! I think I'm finally posting problem-free! LOL! Maybe I shouldn't say it too loud or I'll jinx myself again ;)
To put it nicely, the last few days have been quite interesting, but my non-techie self seems to have resolved my laptop/blogger/pic problems by updating a few things and it feels like it may have done the job now {crossing fingers and toes!}

With all of this stuff going on, my mojo has skipped out on me a bit, but I feel him lurking ;) I was able to completely finish my first knitted scarf!!! It's pink and white with a few defects, lol! but it's my first one and I'm actually very happy with the results. I'll prob post pics on FB later today :)

So I just wanted to pop in and share a few quick things with you and then grab mojo for a quick hot cocoa and convince him to stay for a bit of coloring and paper fun ;)

Here are 2 cards that I created a while ago;
these are the ones that I had created for TGF's Critter Crew DT Call Out :)

This is sweet "Randy with Flower" Digi, isn't he the cutest?!
I just love his lil outfit! Reminds me a bit of the Mad Hatter :)

 ... and this adorable lil guy is "Valentine Bertie", doesn't he just melt your heat?!
My lil guy is saving this one for him to use for Valentine's Day! LOL! I wonder who he will give it too...???


AND! Lookie here!
My lil sis is getting her crafty groove back on...

Swappin' Scraps is back!

Email Sarabeth {sarabeth(dot)burke(at)yahoo(dot)com} to get the deets, sign up and be added to the list!

Stay tuned to her blog, Chronicles of Sarita, for more details on the "Rules and Fun!"

AND! AND! AND!
COMING SOON! Scrap Happie Designs by Sarabeth Burke
Handmade Mini Embellie Kits and Skethes made by my lil sis, just for $7!!!
How cool is that?!?! :)

I've got loads of stuff toget done in the next few weeks! In November, I will be doing my very first Craft Fair! It's at Nicky's elementary school! and I'm SO excited to finally be on the other side of the table! I wonder if I'll sell anything :) I can't wait to see!

That's it for me today!
I'm SO happy to get things rolling again!
Happy Monday to you all :*)

Swappin' Scraps 8x8 LO Swap using Scrappy Frogs Challenge#3

Hey everyone! I hope y'all had a blast on National Scrapbooking Day!

So, even though I feel like poop again!... Yes!, the cold I had earlier last week has decided to make a U-turn and stay for a while longer, ugh!...

I managed to actually finish a swap/challenge layout! ;)

One can never be too sick to scrap, right? LOL!

Here's what I made for Sara's Swappin' Scraps 8x8 "Mother" themed swap using flowers and the letter R...

and I also used Scrappy Frogs Challenge #3 - Spring Flowers!

Isn't Scrappy Frogs' blog button the cutest?!?! I couldn't resist this new challenge blog! They've had some awesome challenges!

Sorry, I don't know why, but my pics came out really bad - a tad to bright...? :)

Layout Details:

Paper(s): Stampin Up Kraft CS; Prism CS; Unknown DP.

Stamp(s): Stampin Up "Short & Sweet" flower stamps.

Ink(s): Palette Noir Black; Spica Glitter Markers; White Gel Pen.

Accessories: CM, SU and Fiskar Lace Corner Punches; Making Memories Slice 'Wedding' Cartridge; CK Journal Cards; Prima Flowers; Dew Drops.

Thanks for stopping by!

I hope to see y'all tomorrow for Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge #30!!!

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 :*)

Swappin' Scraps Cupcake Swap and The Time Traveler's Wife

Hello, and Happy Thursday :)

I joined in on Sara's Swappin' Scraps Cupcake Swap this month...

Here's what I came up with...

It could be a tag or bookmark... whatever you prefer, lol!

I've never made this size before, 6Lx3W... is that a tag size or bookmark size?

Seems a bit big for a bookmark - even though, I tend to use anything that I can find, usually scraps, or a tissue, lol! For someone who reads a ton of books, I should have a drawer full of them!!! I always misplace them!!!

I should make some time and make myself some more bookmarks ;)

Speaking of books...

My very lovely friend, Rebecca of Bella Carta, let me borrow - The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger... it has taken a slot on my top 5 must read and re-read lists!!!

"Why is love intensified by absence?"

— Audrey Niffenegger (The Time Traveler's Wife)

"It is an unconventional love story that centers on a man with a strange genetic disorder that causes him to unpredictably time travel, and his wife, an artist who has to cope with his frequent absences and dangerous experiences."

This book really moved me in sooo many ways. I actually laughed outloud a few times and definitely teared up during the last 30 to 40 pages, but it was well worth the tissues!

I must admit, at times I was a little confused and I would have to go back to check dates and re-read passages, but it didn't matter. I was so involved with the story and characters, that I really felt what they were going through.

If you love love stories, this is definitely your type of book ;)

Tag/Bookmark Details:

Paper(s): KI Memories - Love,Elsie Jack&Abby Cupcake DP; Stampin Up CS.

Stamp(s): Taylored Expressions Sweet Celebration Stamps; Stampin Up sentiment.

Ink(s): Palette Noir Black; Copic Markers; Spica Glitter Markers.

Accessories: Dew Drops; Creating Memories Corner Punch; Michael's Ribbon.

Thanks for stopping by :)

Comments are most welcomed!
I'll be back tomorrow with some challenges I've been working on ;)

Don't forget to enter your comments for my Celebration Blog Candy!!!

Stop by Sissy's Scrap Challenges and join in!

AND

Hop on over to Twilight Tuesday, there are some other great book discussions going on in the forum :)

Smooches!!!

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 ;)

Swappin' Scraps, Monthly Aloha RAK and Project 365 Update

Good Thursday to y'all :)

Thank you all for your Get Well wishes!!! I am feeling better - not too painful anymore - yea!!!

I've been meaning to share some stuff with you...

Here are 2 of my sisters (Sara of Scrap Happie!) swaps from her Paper Craft Planet swap place: Swappin' Scraps...

First, ATC Swap #2 - Good Luck in March
ATC Details:
Paper: Bazzill CS; Making Memories Spring Green Splatter DP
Stamp(s): gStudio Alphabet stamp set
Ink: Pallette Noir black
Accessories: Recollections large brads; K&Company Happy Trails flowers and brads; misc. ribbon.

... and the other swap... Card Swap #3, Recipe Card LO Part 2: Appetizer Recipe

Recipe Card Details:

Paper: Cosmo Cricket Mr. Campy Skipping Stones and Flannel DP; The Paper Company Canvas Parchment CS; SU Kraft CS.

Stamp(s): ~

Ink: ~

Accessories: Prima black flowers; K&Company gems; black eyelets; Michael's ribbon.

Now, I have a waaaay over-due thank you to do...

THANK YOU KELLY!!!

Here's what Kelly sent me for our February Aloha RAK...

Dozens of Hanna Stamp images!!! I am going to have sooo much fun coloring all of these - coloring helps me relax, so these are perfect for me right now ;)

Project 365 time!!!

This past Happy Tuesday was also DH's 33rd Birthday!

The boys usually go to the Hallmark section and buy the $1 cards... but now they don't want to anymore - they want to make their own ;) "It's more special", they both said, lol!
They have been stamping more than I have!!! lol!

For DH's Birthday's, we usually use whatever leftover stuff we have from the boys parties, hee hee! This year, DH had a Diego/Batman party :)

... no, I didn't make the cake either... but it was sooo delish!!!

Present time!!! We, I mean... DH got the Wii from the boys and I... the family came through with a few accessories and games to go along ;) Thanx guys!!!
Last week, I finally said, 'Enough!' Your hair is just waaay too long!

So, the boys finally got their haircuts! Aren't they cute?! Nicky wasn't too happy with cutting away his skater-look... but he was happy with the way the hairdresser gave him a different type of skater-look... lol, a cleaner kind! ;) He got to keep his hair a bit longer on top...
That's my boy trying to be a skateboarder - thanks to his Titi Sara and Tio Sean, they really came through at Christmas...
... and FINALLY! I received my Project 365 kit!!! Look at all the cool stuff it came with! I'm so excited to finally be able to really put it all together!

I must admit, I haven't done every single day, but I've come pretty close to it! I'll be adding more journaling and embellies to make up for missing spots... or maybe I will just do the days I have and add in next year too :)

Thanks for passing through :)