Sunday, October 4, 2009

Scrapping Out Loud blog challenge

Doodle It!!
This weeks challenge is to doodle on your layout.
Click on the picture to see a closer look at the
doodling. It is rainy and overcast here so it is
hard to get a good pic ... this one is washed out.
It is much more vibrant IRL.
My layout is based on the provided sketch and
Word of the week: Life


Saturday, October 3, 2009

World Card Making Day - Part 2

A fun card sketch challenge posted on the
Love Is In The Details blog
A great card sketch to work with.


World Card Making Day - Part 1

A fun challenge posted by Trish at
Canadian ScrapSwapChat
The rules to follow are:
1. A card for a male and a card for a female. (Yes one of each)
2. You must use at least one handmade embelllishment on each card.
3. No less than 3 Techniques on each card.
4. Have an awesome time making them.
For this card I used alcohol inks on the star which
I cut out by hand. I also distressed edges and inked.
Also used shimmerz mist but it is hard to see.


For this card I used a cuttlebug embossing folder
and I rubbed metalic paint over the image.
Also inked, layered and stamped.

This is the inside of the card where I handmade
the largest outer shape, traced from a template.




Friday, October 2, 2009

Birthday card

I made this birthday card last night for Chloe.
I could've blinged it up more but she is
turning 7 ... so it will probably get opened and
then tossed aside. LOL
I LOVE this stamp .... which I received from
from Vanessa in a prize pack. And also
the paper doily. :)
It's hard to see but I used stickles to make her
shiny and glittery. I colored her in using
watercolor pencils ... I love those things, I need
to get more colors.



Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Love Is In The Details

Love Is In The Details
just hosted a on-line crop.
Lots of great challenges and games and
awesome prizes which I was lucky enough
to win one. :):):)
Here are my creations from the crop. :)






















Friday, September 25, 2009

Scrapping Out Loud blog challenge

Motif Madness!!
This weeks challenge is to use a single
motif throughout your layout.
I chose circles. I stamped circles on
the larger circle outline and on the black cs.
My layout is based on the sketch they provided.
And WOTW: cutest


Mix It Up ! blog challenge

Mixer #29
This week's mixer is a product challenge.
You must use alumium and masking tape!
Cool!
The circles are chipboard covered with
tinfoil that are painted with black paint. And the strip at
the bottom is tinfoil painted with black paint as well.
I used pieces of masking tape for
my journaling strips.
My layout is based on their posted sketch!


Saturday, September 19, 2009

Canadian Scrap n Chat

Card sketch challenge -
posted by Gloria :)
Loved this sketch. Plan to use it again.
This card is for my Mom for
taking me to work and picking me up
and not taking any money for gas.
Also plan to pick up 2 birdhouses for her.
Hope to pick them up tomorrow. :)



Friday, September 18, 2009

A New Adventure ....

in the land of crafts. lol
I just recently purchased 3 new crafty books that
are non scrapbooking related. Amazing huh? lol
But how could I resist this book? Look at their faces.
They are toooo stinkin' cute. Even Jaleesa is quite
excited to learn how to make these cuties.
Now, to go find some stray socks.

I've always wanted to learn how to knit. I hope this book
will help. I really want to make some scarves
and socks. I love knitted socks.
We'll see how that goes.
Gotta buy some needles and yarn first tho .. LOL.

This book has some really cute and adorable
ideas for christmas. Can't wait to get started
on some of the crafts in this book.

I will post pics along the way ... once I get started.


Thursday, September 17, 2009

Loads of Lollipops

My first time making Lollipop flowers
and I made 42. :)
Made for a Lollipop swap at
canadian scrap-n-chat.
Thanks Jessica for the tips, sure made it
easier making them. :)


Saturday, September 12, 2009

Cdn. Scrap-n-Chat - card challenge

Card sketch challenge.
I love this simple sketch.
Made it easy to make a masculine
b'day card which I needed.
Thanks Gloria. :)


Twisted Sketches Blog challenge

Twisted Sketch #14
The twist this week is to use metal.
For some reason this layout and I just
are not getting along today.
I completed the layout and had it here to post
then changed my mind ... it looked too busy.
Changed the paper around ... then came back here
to re-post. Realized I forgot the "twist" part.
Back to the scrap table I go to add staples
and brads.
Oh my .... and I still am not liking it.


PageMaps blog contest

Studio Calico sketch contest
A wonderful sketch ...
I changed it around a bit. :)
For some reason I had a hard time
getting a decent picture. :(

Friday, September 11, 2009

Candy

Wow!!!!
Check out the link below
for a chance to win some awesome candy!!!!!!!
While you're there take some time and check out
the gorgeous cards made by V.
She is one very talented card maker
and a great source of inspiration.
I LOVE her work. :):)

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Scrapping Out Loud blog challenge

This weeks challenge at SOL:
A Tribute to all English teachers!
"Since I am an English Teacher by day (Frances), I thought it would be fun to give a little tribute to the hard working, grammatically correct, subject/verb agreeing English teacher. We are asking you to use a quote for your title, but wait there's more, in addition to your quote we want you to use only one part of speech in your journaling. By part of speech we mean your journaling needs to be all nouns, all adjectives, all verbs, all interjections, all adverbs, all prepositions, or all pronouns.Now that is a challenge!"
Also, my layout is a "tweaked" scraplift
of Rachel's page. :)


Monday, September 7, 2009

Canadian Scrap n Chat

Made this recipe card for a recipe swap at
Canadian Scrap n Chat.
My recipe is Berried Treasure Pie, so that
is the theme I used for my recipe card.
I sanded the front of the card and used
distressing ink and then sprayed with
Shimmerz Spritz. It was a bit time consuming
cutting out and glueing on the little strips
for 10 cards ... LOL ... but it was worth it.
I am quite pleased with how they turned out.
I hope the ladies will like them. :)








Scrapping Out Loud blog challenge

Scrap out of season!
Our challenge for this week.....We all buy products for those certain time of year, Christmas, Halloween, Fourth of July, Valentine's Day..etc. So why not experiment and use seasonal products unconventionally? For example..snowflakes could be spring flower centers, halloween spiders on a summer page...Those products will never get used up otherwise! Think outside of the seasonal box!
My layout is based on a sketch they provided.
Word of the week: Sweet


Friday, August 28, 2009

Scrapping Out Loud blog challenge

This weeks challenge:
I have a dream!
What is one of your current goals you are working
towards? Everyone has dreams, scrapbook about one of them!
My layout is based on a sketch they provided.
And Word of the week: Mine


Monday, August 24, 2009

Twisted Sketches Blog challenge

Twisted Sketch #11
The twist this week: use monochromatic colors


Sunday, August 23, 2009

Scrapping Out Loud blog challenge

It's A Wrap!
This weeks challenge is to use tissue paper
and a bow on your layout.
Almost everything on my layout is
tissue paper.
My layout is also based on a sketch they provided.


Friday, August 14, 2009

Twisted Sketches Blog challenge

Twisted Sketch #10
This week's twist is to use at least one tag.


Love Is In The Details

Progressive layout challenge.
Week #6
This weeks host was Amber.
For this challenge, a supply list is
given and then each day for a week
directions are posted. At the end
of the week you have a completed
layout and you don't really know
how it's gonna turn out until
you are finished.
A fun idea.


Friday, August 7, 2009

An award for me

A lovely award from Marit
Thank you!
Rules:
Thank the person who nominated you for this award.
Copy the logo and place it on your blog.
Link the person’s blog who nominated you for this award.
Name 7 things about yourself that people might find interesting.
Nominate 7 Kreative Bloggers.
Post a link to the 7 you nominated.
Leave a comment on each of the blogs to let them knowthey have been nominated.
I am sending this award to all the bloggers
who visit my blog. You are all a inspiration
to me. :)
That was the easy part, now to the hard part.
7 things about me:
1) I collect corvette models. I love corvettes.
2) I have never had a pedicure or manicure.
3) I would love to adopt a Greyhound someday.
4) I'd love to start my own business.
5) Fall is my favorite season.
6) I would love to travel someday.
7) I wish I could draw.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

TOOT, TOOT

A little toot for me ... wheeee!
I am so excited, my first time EVER!
Click here to see!
OR check out my side bar ... wink, wink!
And while you are there, why not play along!
A awesome prize up for grabs this month.
:) :) :)

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Twisted Sketches Blog challenge

Twisted Sketch #8
This week's twist is to use at least one flower -
it can be any sort of flower.
My layout is based on their sketch #8.
A awesome sketch.
Sorry for the dark picture, it is
evening here.


Friday, July 31, 2009

Scrapping Out Loud blog challenge

Whats Black and white and READ all over !!!
You really want to get in on this challenge, it's a ton of fun, and definitely something you want to READ all about. For this weeks challenge we'd like you to use newsprint on your layout...this can be actual newspaper, newsprint font in your journaling or title, or maybe your layout could be in the format of a newspaper.So grab your daily news and get scrappy!
SO, here is my take on the challenge.
My layout is based on a fab sketch
provided by Marit.
And word of the week: JOURNEY



Friday, July 24, 2009

Scrapping Out Loud blog challenge

So DIstressed Out! challenge
Distressing is so hot right now in the scrapbooking world, and it's so much more fun than stressing! So how about using some distressing on this weeks LO! That's right, we'd like to see your LO with some distressing somewhere, could be a lot could be a little!
My layout is based on a sketch they provided.


Mix It Up Blog - Mixer #25

Mixer #25 was a color challenge -
You had to create a monochromatic layout
with the color white!
At first I thought this was going to be
very tough but as I started looking
through my stuff I was finding the
perfect goodies to use. I am VERY pleased with
this LO. I love it. I may even frame it
and hang it up. lol
The picture does not show it really well
but there is journaling on the strips.
It is very overcast and dreary here today so it
is hard to get a good picture. It looks so
much better IRL. ( You can click on the
picture for a close up)
My layout is based on a sketch they provided as well.


Sunday, July 19, 2009

Scrapping Out Loud blog challenge

Put you in a cast challenge.
For this challenge you had to do
paper casting. A very cool technique
and my first time trying.
Fabulous instructions here.
My butterfly is a paper cast!
I'm not 100% happy with it but
I plan to try it again. :)
My layout is also based on a sketch provided.



Friday, July 3, 2009

Card Sketch challenge

Another great card sketch posted by
Gloria over at Canadian Scrap n Chat.


Mix It Up Blog Mixer #23

For this challenge you had to use a Recipe Formula.
- minimum of 4 pics
- minimum of 4 different manufacturers
- handwritten journaling
- flowers
I used products by Bo Bunny, Bazzill, CM
and Dream Street paper. Not sure for
the ribbon and buttons.
Also, my layout is based on a sketch they provided.


Thursday, July 2, 2009

Birthday card

A birthday card for my grandmother,
who is turing 90 tomorrow. :)
I decided to give the Tri-fold card a try.
I'm not really happy with it but it's done.
Took me most of the day to make it. LOL


Friday, June 26, 2009

Scrapping Out Loud blog challenge

Alter Ego? challenge
Do you think or know that you have a
alter ego? Scrap a pg. about it.
At first this challenge had me stumped.
But the more I thought about it,
I realized a few things. LOL
Here is my take on this challenge.

So, what about you? Do you have a alter ego? :)

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Nyappy

Created this LO for the June MPC
challenge at Love Is In The Details.
This was a sketch challenge.


Scrapping Out Loud blog challenge

Color Combo challenge
You had to use the colors
brown, blue and cream (or white).


Saturday, June 13, 2009

Mix it up blog challenge - Mixer #22

This was a design inspiration challenge -
seeing stars.
You had to use a minimum of 5 stars and
they all had to be made from different
material. :)
My stars are:
1) chipboard painted blue
2) star brad
3) star cut out of a candy wrapper
4) star gem
5) i cut a star out of felt
My layout is also based on a sketch they provided.


Friday, June 12, 2009

Scrapping Out Loud blog challenge

Fired Up!
Your house is on fire, your family and
pets have escaped with all your scrappin stuff,
including albums and photos. What is the one
thing you would save and why?
My layout is based on a sketch provided.


Recipe card swap

I'm playing in a recipe card swap at
Cdn. scrap-n-chat. This one is for
chicken recipes. YUM! I finished
making 12 of these yesterday.


Friday, June 5, 2009

Scrapping Out Loud blog challenge

For this challenge you had to use rubons on
your picture. :)


Thursday, June 4, 2009

Cdn-Scrap-N-chat

My card for the card sketch challenge
posted by Gloria. A fabulous card sketch
which I'll be using again.