Happy 4th of July!!

Hope everyone had a wonderful and safe 4th of July weekend!  I'm spending my 4th in Savannah, GA. Its beautiful here! We watched the fireworks over the river on River Street..they were stunning.  If you have never been to Savannah then I strongly encourage you take a trip there..its so full of history,  just lovely.  We plan on heading over to Cumberland Island on Wednesday for a day trip, hope its a pretty day because I plan on taking lots of pictures.  I'll be back to share some later.  ;)

ATC's

So today I've been working on some ATC's for a summer swap. When I think of Summer I think of flowers, butterflies, beaches, warm breezes...ahhh..makes me want to head to the beach right now! I had these butterflies by Susan Winget and wanted to use them in my ATC's so I paired them with some Webster's Pages DP and some Tim Holtz tissue tape. I like how they turned out. Aren't ATC's so much fun to make..like a mini scrapbook page!

Masculine layout

This week on the Scrapbook Challenge Blog its all about the Masculine projects. It was just the challenge I needed to get busy on my Maine layouts. I love these pictures of Hubby and the boys!

April Showers bring May Flowers...its a Blog Hop!!

Welcome to Scrapbook Place's monthly blog hop! Our theme this month is "April Showers Bring May Flowers" so you will see FLOWERS featured in all of our creations.

If you just happened upon my blog, you will want to go back to the beginning of the hop -
Lindsy's blog - and follow through to see all the beautiful creations!  Have fun hopping along with us and if you get stuck, hop on over to the Scrapbook Place's blog where the entire hopping list will be posted.
Thank you for joining us in this inspiring blog hop, hope it is inspiring to you as well!

Now for my creation..I have designed a card using this cutie stamp from Lily of The Valley, I couldn't wait to try out my newest Nesties! I have used my favorite flowers for this card straight from Wild Orchid Crafts...arent they yummy! Patterned paper from DCWV Rustic Stack. Image colored with Copics with lots of added stickles in Orange Peel and Worn Lipstick.

I hope you like my creation, don't forget to leave a comment before you head on over to the next blog on the hop...
Diane's Blog
Thanks for hopping along with us!!

Scrapbook place challenge sketch

We have a sketch challenge going on over at the Scrapbook Place Challenge blog. This awesome sketch posted by Lindsy...she has posted two different sketches, one for both card makers and scrapbookers! I chose the card sketch and made a birthday card for my Mother in law. Why dont you join us in this weeks challenges!

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Oh how I love Spring

Easter weekend we took a trip to my hometown in NC to spend some quality time with my family. I took the boys to some historic buildings downtown for pictures. I love the look of old brick buildings! Great backdrops for photos. Here are a couple pictures of the old train depot and the boys walking on the tracks. I am very partial to Black and whites as you will see, lol!   I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!

Simply Adorable images..

I was so excited for the new release of Simply Adorable digi stamps by Sugar Nellie. I snatched up the two newest additions. I cropped this one down a little with photoshop and die cut it with a scalloped circle Nestie.  She is colored with Copics to match the Colorbok Flea Market line of papers. Epoxy bird also by Colorbok. 

Easter cards..and other happenings..

Wow..its been ages since I've last posted! Its been a busy few weeks for us. I have a new nephew, David, born on St. Patty's Day. He had some complications and stayed in the NICU for a week, but he's a healthy and happy baby now.  After he made an appearance we headed out for D.C for a few days for the boys spring break. It was great timing in that we got to see the blooming of the Cherry trees..lovely!

I've made two Easter cards this weekend with some adorable vintage clip art I had on hand. I mixed in a little fabric from my stash and paper doilies.  Just something about the vintage style that warms my heart!

Scrapbook Place February Blog Hop

Welcome to Scrapbook Place February Blog Hop...thanks for hopping along with us! If you just came here from Lindsy's blog then you are on the right track.

If you just happened upon my blog then you should head over to Pat's blog to begin your journey..you don't want to miss a thing!  This month love is in the air..we are creating cards with a love theme.

I have used a digi stamp designed by Heather Ellis, I love her Pure Innocence collection...so very sweet!

DP: Carolee's Creations and My Mind's Eye

Twill: stash

Decorative stick pins: Maya Road

Image: Heather Ellis

Flower: Wild Orchid Crafts

Copics:  E00, E000, E11 (skin), BG72 (dress), R20, E37

Now for the next stop, you'll want to hop on over to  Donna's blog 

and check out what she has in store for us!

Dont forget to leave a little comment along the way and thanks for hopping along with us!

Heather Ellis digi

I love this Heather Ellis design digi! She is so very sweet! I have combined her with bits and pieces of papers found in my stash bin and added a CTMH sentiment..compliments of Melissa Rhodes

(Thank you so much sweetie!)

Stash Bash

A little card I assembled with leftover pieces from Restoration kit by Crate Paper.

Stamped images and die cut by Papertrey Ink

Chipboard, DP: Crate Paper

Ribbon, metal embellishment: Making Memories

a couple layouts..

So I have decided that I need to start putting some of my pictures on paper..I have 4 boxes of pictures over the last 10 years of my boys life..lol!  I have stacks of scrapbook pages that I have already finished but really I have at least that many more that need to be done  (golly I take too many pictures!) ...sooo... I picked out a handful and went to work. This is a good way for me to use up my stash as I have a bad habit of hoarding kits for that perfect picture or layout to come along. But really what is the point of hanging on to them..they need to get used!!  So here we have a couple beach layouts with  photos from 2008 (gasp!) I love these pictures of the boys..beach pics are always my fave! Papers and embellishments are all by My Mind's Eye, breaking free collection.  Cardstock alphas by Basic Grey. ....   Now its your turn to dig out some of those old kits you've been hoarding and start downsizing all those pictures.  Unless of course you are one of those people that makes up your layouts as soon as your pictures arrive, if so then I'm totally jealous!!   :)

Stash bash continues...

I have created this wall hanging for my Mom...with all pieces from my stash. She loves all things vintage, it was so much fun putting this together! I hope she likes it.

DP: Crate Paper, Restoration

Chipboard: Crate Paper, Restoration

Stamped images and die cut: Papertrey Ink

Crepe paper: stash

Rhinestones: Bazzill Basics

Flower and Pearls: Prima

Lace: Maya Road

Stash Bash 2011

There is a challenge going on over at Scrapbook Place, Lindsy is challenging us to use our stash. The only item you can purchase for this challenge is adhesive...rofl..lucky for me I have a stash of that too. ;)  I have to be the worst paper hoarder EVER!  In fact I'm so bad that I have two bins of just scrap pieces that I didn't dare throw away in case I needed just a little piece for embellishing..heaven forbid you should have to cut up a 12x12 just for a little strip..haha!  So..my resolution for this year is to get rid of my scraps..my scrap papers..ribbon snips..those single rhinestones. .etc. etc..and use that paper I've been hanging on to for the perfect picture to come along.  I have a 6ft.x4ft. pegboard filled to the max with embellishment packs that I HAVE to force myself to use.  Guess I better get busy, lol!    Soo  today I have created  several pieces from only 3 sheets of stash paper!  YAY!   This all comes from the DCWV Street Lace Stack..love this paper!!  OMG..it hurts to use it..can you feel my pain !?!   So here is what I've done with it:

 A page kit..consisting of 3 photo mats, a journal card and an ATC for embellishing...I even used some pearls that were left over from another project ..and the clip that I have been hoarding.  heehee!  But I actually have a bag of those clips so I'm not stressing yet..lol!

 And here we have two cards..all done up and awaiting a sentiment..I'm thinking these would be good Thank you cards..what do you think?  Drool, drool..that paper is to die for, you can't see in the picture but the Poppies on the paper are embossed..so lovely..so I cut them out and used them for embellishing. Won't you join me in the Stash Bash challenge and get to digging in your stashes... 

Scrapbook place blog challenge

This weeks challenge at Scrapbook Place Challenge blog is to create a valentine using the sketch provided by Allie. I used some Pink Paislee paper from my stash along with a cutey Belles n Whistles stamp . Pleated twill by Pink Paislee. Flowers by Prima. So why not join us in this fun challenge and surprise someone you love with a Valentine!

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Scrapbook Place blog hop

Welcome to the first Scrapbook Place blog hop! If you have arrived here from Anna's blog then you are on the right track..if not then you might want to start back at Lindsy's blog which is the first stop on our hop..you won't want to miss any of these Birthday creations!  For my Birthday creation I have designed a birthday card  using the Nerdy Bird collection from Sassafras. Image, Tilda opening package, has been colored with copics.

Image: Magnolia~Tilda opening package

DP and banner: Sassafras "Nerdy Bird"

Cardstock: Bazzill

Ribbon: crinkled book binding HMBM

flower: Prima

Rhinestones: Bazzill

Now I will send you on your way to Tricia's blog. Dont forget to leave a comment along the way :) there is a little prize hidden somewhere along the hop by way of a preselected post number!  Thank you for joining us in our blog hop! 

Scrapbook Place blog challenge

 Scrapbook Place Yahoo group now has a new blog! Come over and check out Scrapbook Place Challenge blog, the first challenge is an easy one ...a thank you card.  For my card I have used a Sugar Nellie image Funky Kits. Isn't she just darling!

Papers: Fancy Pants, Carolee's creation, Bazzill

Image: Sugar Nellie

Flowers and lace: Wild Orchid Crafts

Tag: Maya Road

Copics: E00, E000, E11 skin

BG72,BG75, E53,E57~dress and coat

Tim Holtz distress ink: Vintage photo

Friday Sketchers sketch by Beatrix

Beatrix has presented us with a beautiful sketch this week over at Friday Sketchers 

I dug right in to my brand new Jovial Basic Grey pack for this card..love the non-traditional Christmas prints!

I received this image from a friend..I think she's a WOJ image?  She's colored with copics.

Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and prima

Lace: Wild Orchid Crafts

Pin: Maya road

Friday Sketchers and Just Magnolia

I made this card using Tanja's sketch over at Friday Sketcher's and paired it with Edwin sledding for the "anything goes" challenge over at Just Magnolia.

 I love the bright vivid non-traditional colors of this MME "Colorful Christmas" collection. I'll reach for it again and again....

Fall fun with Heather Ellis stamps...

Another Heather Ellis stamp..soo cute!  And check out the little flower..It was made for me

by my friend Linda  isn't it WONDERFUL!  Thank you so much Linda..you know I adore those flowers! And it matches my paper perfectly..I'm all about matchy matchy!! 

Fall is in the air...

Ahh...I LOVE Fall...Its in the air today...that cool crisp feeling that makes ya want to put some cider on to simmer and throw on a sweater. I love sweater weather! Its my most favorite time of the year! My boys spent the weekend out side playing football, its the quietest this house has been in months.

During the heat of the summer they would only last an hour outside at max. 

Its been awesome hearing them play together..little boy laughter is contagious!

Anyway..I made up a card with the cutey little girl with pumpkin designed by Heather Ellis. And if you want to pick up your own digi of this stamp you can find them HERE 

DP: Fancy Pants

Die: Sizzix, Tim Holtz

Argyle texture plate: Cuttlebug

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts

Hat Pin: Maya Road

Also you should know that Wild Orchid Crafts has recently lowered their prices, as well as shipping, to the US..so if you've been holding out on buying these gorgeous Mulberry flowers,  nows the time to dive in!

And on another note..my E000 copic went dry, boohoo!  So I have ordered a refill..just have to wait for it to make its way to me. I just cannot bring myself to color another face without it :(  

Heather Ellis digi Christmas cards...

Ok..so this little project took about 6hours longer than I expected it to take, :0)..

but alas I have finally finished up another batch of Christmas cards!

I have used a digi stamp by Heather Ellis. I love this little image, so cute and whimsical...She is colored with copics with a little Stickles and Flower Soft "snow" added in. OK..so I really really wanted to color those mistletoe berries red! I know they are green and stuck with green..but they were just begging for red..lol..

 Papers are from My Mind's Eye.."Colorful Christmas", I adore this collection and just bought another set (just in case I run low and decide to hoard some, lol)

And check out the ticket stub!  Isn't it FAB!!  It came from Bizzy Becs and you should head on over to the store to check out the Halloween ticket stubs..so cute!

Anywhooo...It's World Card Making Day weekend..so happy card making!

hugs,T